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Lorena Crosbie and Frank Vassallo cutting the cake to celebrate the launch of the Hub by David Shanahan A new and long-awaited initiative in the field of mental health and addiction services was launched in Kemptville last weekend. The Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for Children and Youth in North Grenville is the result of more than two years of talks, planning and hard work on the part of more than twenty partner agencies, and is designed to co-ordinate the many services already available in the municipality, as well as introducing new ways of outreach to young people in our community. The initiative began when Frank Vassallo, CEO of KDH, began to contact other service providers to talk about how their work
could become more collaborative and to end the situation where agencies were often unaware of what others were providing. The launch took place at Kemptville District Hospital, and was attended by representatives of the partner agencies, community members, and politicians from both municipal and provincial levels of government. Steve Clark, M.P.P., congratulated all those involved in bringing the Hub into existence, and noted the funds that were recently announced by his government to support mental health services in the region. Locally, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health Services will receive $535,429 to support programs including $100,000 for opiods addiction treat-
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ment and services. Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville [CMHLG] will also receive $54,475. Minister Clark stated that the funding is designed to improve the mental health care system, which is disconnected and too often makes it difficult for patients and families to get the care and services they need. The result, he said, is many vulnerable young people and their families are left to navigate a confusing system on their own, and can access timely mental health care only when in crisis. Lorena Crosbie, Executive Director of CMHLG, thanked Steve Clark for the funding, and spoke of her organisation’s new Walk-In Clinic, which is open on Wednesdays between 11 am and 7 pm at 3-5 Clothier
Street in Kemptville. As a first fruit of the new Hub, the Clinic provides children and youth up to 18 years of age, along with their families, counsel and support for behavioural, emotional or other mental health concerns. Lorena spoke of her satisfaction that mental health for children and young people is now on the healthcare agenda in the province. Natalie Markoff, Director, Communications and Partnerships, for the Parents Lifeline of Eastern Ontario [PLEO], also welcomed the new Hub. PLEO offers a telephone helpline and a support group that meets every month at KDH, for parents of children with mental health challenges and addiction issues. They also have a mobile service to meet parents where they’re at, and whenever they need it. All peers, the PLEO members have, as Natalie told the gathering, “walked the walk with our children. We know what it’s like. To see this happening warms my heart. We have a lot to celebrate.” As speaker followed speaker, the extent of the problems faced by families and their children in North Grenville became increasingly obvious. Norrie Spence, Director of Connect Youth, an agency dealing with homelessness among people between the ages of continued on page 2
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continued from front page 12 and 25, reported that her agency had the advantage of not having a waiting list and being available daily. However, there was no room for complacency. Connect Youth’s Kemptville apartment is for youth 16 to 25 has had over 125 referrals this year. As Natalie said: “Child homelessness is a reality in North Grenville”. Dr. Irfan Moledina, a Consultant Paediatrician, reported that more and more individuals and families are coming to doctors with men-
tal health issues. Almost every patient he sees has some kind of mental health challenge: 9 year-olds getting suspended from school repeatedly for aggressive behaviour; a 13 year-old with cut marks all over her arms; 7 year-olds refusing to go to school and having panic attacks because of constant bullying at school. Collaboration, he said, needs to happen, hence the Hub. Every minute counts when it comes to mental health and emotional well-being.
HOLD THE DATE! After a long winter, we are all looking forward to the warmth and light of summer. However, at Beth Donovan Hospice planning is well underway for an exciting new event that will take place on December 7, 2019 at Parish Hall on the Kemptville Campus. The event will be a wonderful celebration of a “Dickens Christmas”. The evening will include a dramatic reading of a “Christmas Carol” by five local personalities. There will be an inspired Christmas Market that evening at Parish Hall, as well as a wonderful reception with “Catered Affairs” providing Christmas Dickens inspired gourmet treats! In addition, as part of this event we have five local businesses who will each be decorating a Christmas tree for our “Trees Bring Hope”. The community will be able to purchase raffle tickets on their favourite tree in the weeks leading up to the “Dickens Christmas” event in hopes of winning their favourite tree. This exciting event is not to be missed, so save Saturday, December 7, 2019. Stay tuned for more information!
Dr. Carla Eamon raises award-winning amount for eye-care charity
Local optometrist, Dr. Carla Eamon, and the staff members of Dr. Eamon’s clinic, have been acknowledged by Optometry Giving Sight as Silver Award-level fundraisers, thanks to their efforts during the 2018 World Sight Day Challenge. Dr. Eamon donated a day of eye exams to World Sight Day. This money will be used to support sustainable eye care projects in underserved communities around the world, helping people who are needlessly blind, or visually impaired, and in urgent need of eye care. “We are delighted to have received the Silver
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Award,” said Dr. Eamon. “I have supported Optometry Giving Sight for 12 years, and am proud to donate to such a worthwhile cause. The World Sight Day Challenge is a great way to help support the millions of people who don’t have access to the basic eye care that we can take for granted.” Optometry Giving Sight is committed to supporting programs focusing on training local eye care professionals, so that people in need will have access to sustainable eye care from within their own community. For example, Optometry Giving Sight helped to sup-
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Frank Vassallo then announced a Hub-naming contest, with a prize of an iPad. The title of the Hub is a clumsy one, and it needs a shorter, user-friendly name. “Let’s get the children and youth involved in naming the Hub: it is for them.” The competition runs from now to the end of school year, and is open to anyone aged 12-25 and residents of North Grenville. Only one entry each. Frank gave a short history of the Hub, and repeated that there is a dire need for these
services across Canada, and North Grenville is no exception. Two years ago, the strategic plan identified the need. Other services will be rolled out as they become available, but the agencies will not wait for everything to happen at once. He quoted Barack Obama’s statement to sum up the philosophy behind the project: “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for; we are the change that we seek.”
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The 1st Annual Gord Brown Memorial Golf Tournament is set to take place on Thursday, August 15, in support of the United Way of Leeds and Grenville and the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink. Sponsored by Canarm Ltd., this tournament takes place at Smuggler’s Glen Golf Course, and all proceeds raised through the tournament go directly into programs offered in Leeds & Grenville, ensuring that this community continues to receive the support and programming provided by both organizations. This annual tournament will attract golfers of all levels who are looking to support a worthy cause and enjoy a beautiful course. This year’s tournament costs $780 per team, which includes golf, a cart, Marche dinner, special tastings/experiences on the course, golf with NHL Alumni, and the chance to win many challenges and prizes throughout the event. United Way Executive Director, Trish Buote, says, “This tournament really signifies the commitment between the Gord Brown Memorial Canada 150 Outdoor Rink Team and the United Way Leeds & Grenville to help make our community stronger and more resilient – to help bring the late MP Gord Brown’s vision of a healthier community come to fruition. We are proud to work with the Brown family to ensure this is a fun event worthy of celebrating Gord’s memory.” There are still a number of sponsorship opportunities available. To register a team, donate to the event, or for any questions please contact: Christine Radford, Director, Resource Development, United Way Leeds & Grenville. Email: christine.radford@uwlg.org. Phone: 613-342-8889. www.uwlg.org.
port the first locally-trained optometry graduates in Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. Up until now, there were only 10 optometrists in all of Uganda, all trained overseas, to look after 39.5 million people. Together with supporters and the new graduates, optometry development is set to bring great changes in eye health in Uganda and other places in the world. For more information about Optometry Giving Sight, visit www.givingsight. org.
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Quilting at the Library
by Hilary Thomson The Tallman Room at the North Grenville Public Library (NGPL) was full of chatter last Tuesday during the monthly Scrappy Bits Quilting Club get together. The club is a combination of two quilting groups in the area. Some of the ladies are involved with Victoria’s Quilts Canada, which is
a national program with a large chapter run out of St. John’s United Church, where participants make quilts to be donated to people going through cancer treatment across the country. Other ladies are part of the North Grenville Quilters Guild, who make quilts regularly to be donated to people in need in North Grenville. Quilting is very much a group activity, with many
work on at the library are for children. When they are finished, they are often donated to family services to be used as a tummy-time or cuddle blanket for a needy baby or child. At the beginning of the meeting last Tuesday, they were working on pinning a blanket for a little boy. The Scrappy Bits Quilting Club runs year-round on the first Tuesday of the month, from 1pm-3pm at the NGPL. Brenda would like to thank the library for providing the space for them to meet every month. She encourages anyone who is interested in quilting to come and find out more about the art of quilting, or the Kemptville Quilters Guild and Victoria’s Quilts Canada. There are usually around 6-8 people who attend every week, and they are more than happy to answer questions, swap ideas and socialize.
people needed to stretch the material and pin it in place to be sewn. Brenda McCraken has been part of the quilting group at the library since its beginning and says the space is perfect for laying and pinning quilts. “We really needed a space for quilting,” she says. “The library has nice big tables and we can layer things and pin there.” As mentioned, many of the people who come to the monthly get together at the library are also involved in other quilting groups in Kemptville, but anyone who is interested in quilting is welcome to come. The idea behind the club is to get together, swap material, patterns and ideas, and learn from each other. “It’s a whole lot of fun, and I’m always learning something,” Brenda says. “It’s awesome for learning in retirement.” Most of the quilts they
DHA 59th Annual Hey Day! They are off and running! That will be the scene once again at this year’s KDHA Hey Day, at the North Grenville Curling Club, 200 Reuben Crescent in Kemptville. The great event takes place on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, and will be the 59th Hey Day since the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary put on the first back in 1960. At 6:30 pm on Friday, June 7, the doors will open to the lined-up bargain hunters, collectors, and treasure seekers, all looking to find bargains in sporting goods, books, clothing, craft items, china, furniture, jewelry, linens, plants, appliances, toys, ornaments and so much more. There is always a mad rush to scoop up the delicious home baked pies and goodies at the bake table. This is a bargain shoppers dream! Lil’s canteen is also open throughout the event, with fresh sandwiches, coffee or soft drinks, and slices of homemade pie. Raffle tickets will be on sale, including the final round of tickets for the Auxiliary’s annual 50-50 raffle (last year’s winner received almost $3,000). All raffle prizes, including the 50-50 winner, will be announced on Saturday, June 8, at 1 pm. Don’t miss out on the silent auction! Hey Day is a perfect example of a community coming together in so many ways to support our local hospital. Donations and May 15, 2019
volunteers are the lifeblood of Hey Day, and you can help by donating items for sale. Remember us as you start spring cleaning. Items can be dropped off at the NG Curling Club, 200 Reuben Cres., on Wednesday, June 5, between 3 and 7 pm, and Thursday, June 6, between 9 am and 8 pm. Please make sure that the items you donate are clean, saleable and in good working condition. Items we are unable to accept include: Box springs, mattresses, sofa beds, encyclopedias, textbooks, technical manuals, refrigerators or freezers, strollers, playpens, car seats, highchairs, cribs, propane tanks, used Venetian blinds, tires or car batteries, suitcases, microwaves, sports helmets, computers, monitors, printers, televisions, or console stereos.
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Grenville Schools to Host Spring Performances It’s play season in the Upper Canada District School Board. The public is invited to attend both the North Grenville District High School (NGDHS) and South Grenville District High School (SGDHS) school performances showcasing the theatrical efforts of staff and students. Grades 9 to 12 will be featured in the NGDHS performance of Beauty and the Beast and Grades 7 to 12 from SGDHS will perform Shrek the Musical Jr. The NGDHS performance of Beauty and the Beast takes place on Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 18 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 or $5 (children under 12), and are available at the door. The SGDHS production of Shrek the Musical Jr. takes place on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:15) at South Grenville District High School, 1000 Edwards Street North, Prescott. Tickets are $7, or $25 for a family ticket (4 people), and are available at the door.
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Photo: Don and Jean Suffron, members of the New Horizon Club. Jean is wearing her mother-in-law's vintage wedding gown The members of the New Horizons Club welcomed spring with a “High Tea” on May 8, at the Burritts Rapids Community Hall. With their tea, traditional scones, strawberry jam and whipped cream, members were served a variety of fancy sandwich-
es, petits fours and other such goodies to satisfy any person’s sweet tooth. One might almost have thought for a moment that they were enjoying high tea at the Chateau, as the servers, dressed in black and white, made their way around the tables to
pour their tea or coffee from silver teapots. Special thanks are due to those who prepared and served the delicious tea, including Janet Glaves, Carol Scales, Ruby Schryburt, Golida Tym, Karen Wattie, Karin and Klaus Wierspecker. Kudos to all the ladies and gentlemen who sported hats, white gloves, and special dresses for the occasion. The annual picnic will take place at the Burritts Rapids Community Hall on May 22 at noon. Bring a picnic lunch and your lawn chair. Desserts, tea and coffee will be provided. Come and meet new friends. This will be the last gathering until September, when the 2019-2020 membership year kicks off with a potluck lunch at noon on September 11. All seniors 55 plus are welcome to join this active group. For information, call Janet at 613-259-2737 or Shirley 613-258-9315.
NGDHS’s “big baNG” African Drummers entertain at the Femme International event by Elisabeth Rubli A huge thank you from Femme International to everyone who helped make the Concert & Afternoon Tea fundraising event at the North Grenville District High School a success! Our wonderful musicians, the “big baNG” African Drummers, directed by Heather Lance, and the folk/celtic trio, “Fiddlehead Soup”, provided us with absolutely delightful entertainment. All our amazing volunteers, led by Kristen Black, ensured that things ran smoothly, and our guest speaker, Sabrina Rubli, gave an inspiring presentation! A special thank you to NGDHS Principal, Derek Cole, for providing the venue, and to lour local businesses: Array Hair Studio, The Bodhi Tree, B & H, Food Basics, Independent Grocer, and Rideau Roastery for generously donating gift certificates, food and great coffee. “Many hands make light work!” Last, but certainly not least, a most heartfelt thank you to everyone who took time on a warm Sunday afternoon to come and support the work of Femme International. Together, you have helped to make a huge difference in the lives of young women, providing them with health education and hope for the future.
Eating and Cooking Together
submitted by Danielle Labonte, MAN, RD, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit 1. Family Meals A family meal is simply eating together, with others. This includes immediate family members like parents/caregivers, children or siblings, friends, neighbours or co-workers. Eating meals together has benefits that include and go beyond healthy eating. For children and youth, family meals help them: - Make healthier food choices, like eating more vegetables and fruit, and having fewer sugar sweetened beverages - Perform better in school - Avoid high risk activities like substance use and smoking - Build and maintain close family relationships - Practice social skills Families often have busy schedules that can take away from family meal time. As children get older, the number of meals families eat together tends to decline. To help make family meals more of a priority, set realistic goals. If you aren’t eating together as a family currently, try to eat together once a week to start. Schedule time for family meals, but be flexible with time and location. For example, if the whole family is at the soccer field for the day, have a picnic together between games. Another tip is to involve the whole family with meals. Children of all ages can help with meal planning, preparation and clean-up. Finally, keep the focus on family by removing distractions like screens, toys and books. This will help everyone to focus on the foods and social experience of meal times. For more information, visit www.healthunit.org, connect with us on Facebook and Twitter or call 1-800-660-5853.
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The Vanishing People
The historical plaque at the Roebuck site, south of Limerick Forest. by David Shanahan In Canadian history, there is a fascinating period between the immediate pre-contact period and the arrival of the first Europeans. Archaeology can tell us much about the people who were here before, and indigenous oral tradition fills in a great deal of information about their ancestors. But there is a people who have left us a mystery, people who were known by the first explorers, and who later vanished, literally. These people are known to archaeologists and anthropologists as the Saint Lawrence Iroquoians, though there is a great deal of uncertainty about how closely the various communities were part of a single people. But linguistic similarities and artifacts found on their sites indicate that there was a common link between them, from the area around Quebec City as far west as Grenville County in Ontario. When Jacques Cartier sailed up the Saint Lawrence River, he came across a series of large settlements along the north bank of the river. Two major settlements were at Hochelaga and Stadacona, the sites of present day Montreal and Quebec City. Cartier first visited the two settlements in October, 1535, and described the longhouses in which the people lived at Hochelaga, as well as recording phonetically many of their words and phrases. There seems to have been some differences in the language spoken at the two settlements, and much remains unsure about the relationship between them and other sites that have been identified further upriver. These settlements, in fact, seem to have stretched as far as Roebuck, where a site has been excavated showing the presence of around 40 longhouses, each about 100-120 feet long by May 15, 2019
of the river and became the Tuscarora, part of the Six Nations Confederacy. Others believe they split into various refugee groups, some going east to be absorbed into the Abenaki. It may be that some were taken in by the Onotchataroon Algonquin who came to occupy their traditional territory. Or were they wiped out entirely by Mohawk war parties during the wars between the Algonquin and Haudenosaunee. Whatever happened to these people, they were gone from the territory that, ac-
ini Algonquin occupied the lands on the South Nation watershed, where some of the settlements had been in the time of Cartier’s visit. In 1603, the area was a no man’s land between the Algonquin and the Mohawks south of the St. Lawrence. Champlain thought perhaps a war had started around 1570, and it was continuing during his first visit to the region. There have been many other theories about what might have happened to the St. Lawrence Iroquoian. Some think they moved south
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30 wide and 23 feet high. The population of Roebuck is estimated at between 1,500 and 2,000 people, who grew corn, squash, beans, sunflowers and tobacco. There were at least six other settlements in the same geographic area, in Augusta and Edwardsburgh Townships. Although the St. Lawrence Iroquoians initially welcomed Cartier, relations soured when he kidnapped the Stadacona Chief, Donnacona, his two sons, and seven others, and brought them back to France. All but one died there, and nothing is known of the fate of the other, a young girl. But out of that tragic meeting between French and Iroquoian people came one lasting legacy. Cartier learned the word used by the inhabitants for their type of village: “kanata”. From there, Cartier drew the assumption that the entire country was called that, and so Canada became the name for the new lands on the St. Lawrence. Cartier made three voyages to the St. Lawrence between 1534 and 1541, and it was not until Samuel de Champlain arrived there in 1603 that we have any further information about the St. Lawrence Iroquoian settlements. And the news was dramatic. All of the settlements, from Stadacona west to the Roebuck site, were deserted, abandoned by their inhabitants. To this day, there is no agreement among historian, archaeologists or anthropologists as to what exactly happened to them and where they might have gone. They may have been exterminated, or assimilated, or pushed out by the Huron, or Iroquois. The lands on what is now the Ontario side of the Ottawa River were taken over by the Algonquin, who had already been the dominant presence in the Ottawa Valley and almost as far south as the St. Lawrence. The Onotchataroon, or Weskar5
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Kemptville Farmers’ Market Grand Opening featuring Keith Glass
by Bruce Enloe The Kemptville Farmers’ Market is celebrating the Grand Opening of our 13th season on May 19, from 12-4 pm, at 200 Sanders Street in Kemptville (in the B&H parking lot). This event is a sweet one for many reasons:
in addition to activities for the kids, giveaways and, of course, all of our amazing local food and crafts, we will also be celebrating natural local sweetness with special displays from all of our many honey and maple syrup producers!
ing members of Fiddlehead Soup and the Heroic Mad Peasants) and Bruce Enloe (singer-songwriter and market co-founder.) 12-1 pm: Fiddlehead Stew (a slight variation on the also quite popular Soup…) is a group one could describe as musical gypsies, new-folk, chamber folk and, on one notable occasion, "Jefferson Airplane meets Dead Can Dance". They perform fiddle tunes in as many as 11 languages and with a host of instruments and stylings. You can never be sure which musical road they'll be travelling down in the next song. But what is always clear is that they love what they do, and their enthusiasm is as infectious as their music is engaging. 1:30-2:30 pm: Bruce Enloe is a native Texan and current resident of Kemptville who produces genre defying (Americana, Beatle-pop, novelty, folk, rock…), lyric-driven, unique music that often contains a mix of both comic wit and thoughtfulness. After several years fronting the Burning Sensations, Kemptville’s largest band, he has recently released his third album, and is spending
We are also happy to have a full slate of music for this year’s grand opening. We are especially proud to announce our 13th season headliner, Juno award-winning singer-songwriter, Keith Glass. Support acts include Fiddlehead Stew (featur-
Kids Say It Best At Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), we are celebrating National Nursing Week. This year’s theme is “Nurses: A Voice to Lead”. We thought it might be nice to hear from some of the youngest voices in our community. So, we went out and asked children from Winchester Public School and Happy Face Nursery School to tell us about nurses and why they are so special – through words and pictures. The result is priceless and their work is displayed in the WDMH atrium (2nd floor above the lobby) for everyone to enjoy. • Jacob explains that ‘Nurses fix people.’ • Chloe notes that ‘Nurses helped my papa’. • Three-year-old Vanessa says: “When people are sick, they go to see the nurses and they make you feel better.” • And three-year-old Kashton sums it up: “They put the necklace in their ears and then they put the heartbeat in the belly button!” “Thank you to the students at Winchester Public School and Happy Face Nursery School for being part of our Nursing Week,” says Cholly Boland, CEO. “We are fortunate to have dedicated, compassionate Nurses at WDMH.”
the summer trying to play as many Farmers’ Markets as possible. Bruce will be joined by a friend or two for a song or three for this event... 3-4 pm: Keith Glass is a singer/songwriter, instrumentalist (guitar, mandolin, bass), music producer, and a founding member of Prairie Oyster, a group which has received multiple Juno and CCMA awards. Prairie Oyster toured in Canada, the U.S. and Europe for almost four decades. In 2008, Keith and his bandmates were inducted into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame, and have received a SOCAN lifetime achievement award. Keith has had a great run recently with his new project, the Keith Glass Band, recording a series of critically acclaimed albums and performing at venues and festivals throughout the region. The Kemptville Farmers’ Market is a producers’ market, providing seasonally available, locally grown or produced vegetables, fruit, beef, chicken, lamb, sausage, herbs, flowers, seedlings, chocolate, baked goods, bread, beverages, crepes, honey, Indian and Thai cuisine, maple products, preserves,
arts & crafts and much, much more! The Market runs every Sunday, from 12 noon to 4 pm, from mid-May to the end of October. Visit us at 200 Sanders Street, at the corner of Oxford and Rideau in Old Town Kemptville. For more information, contact the market by email at info@ kemptvillefarmersmarket.ca. the north grenville
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Lean on me by David Shanahan Last week was Mental Health Week in Canada. It was also National Nurses Week, and perhaps that is more than a coincidence. Mental health is, as it says, a health issue; but for far too long we’ve treated it as some kind of social taboo, something we’d rather not talk about. Oh, it was all right to have a “real” issue, like cancer, or diabetes, or even pneumonia; but mental illness, or any mental health or addiction challenge was a source of shame, something to be hidden, denied, rejected. The standard response to people suffering from depression, for example, was “Get over it. Pull yourself together and stop feeling sorry for yourself!” An exaggeration, perhaps, but not too far off the truth. Fortunately, things are beginning to change and we are more open, informed, and accepting of this kind of health issue.
Some think we may have gone too far in some areas. Providing grief counselling to everyone remotely connected to a tragedy may seem to feed a sense of victimhood, but there is, at least, an awareness that emotional and mental health concerns do have a reality and present a challenge that isn’t always treatable with pep talks. In this issue of the Times, there is a surprising number of articles dealing with mental health. Surprising, because this wasn’t planned by us; we didn’t have a meeting and decide to cover the subject in a special issue. No, things happened this week that forced the subject on to the pages. The launch of the Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for Children and Youth in North Grenville at Kemptville District Hospital last weekend brought to the public’s attention some unsettling facts. The Hospital, for
example, has had a rise of 35% in mental health-related emergency room visits by those 24 years-old and under. It shows the extent of the problem in our community. Norrie Spence, the Director of Connect Youth, which deals with homelessness among youth aged 1225, reported that the agency’s Kemptville apartment has had over 125 referrals this year. Child homelessness is a reality in North Grenville: this apartment is for youth 16 to 25. In his remarks, Frank Vassallo, CEO at KDH stated that there is “a dire need” for mental health and addiction services across Canada, and North Grenville is no exception. In another context, we have an article about a workshop being put on in Kemptville to help women deal with the negative effects of body shaming: making women feel that their worth as people is somehow linked to their
body size and shape. This is not a vanity thing: when professional models, successful in the eyes of the world as icons of beauty, confess to hating their own bodies, it is clear that something more is happening. The tragic thing is that this negative attitude to their own body can somehow bring some women to believe that abuse from a partner is all that they deserve. Ideas and fears are passed on to children. A consultant pediatrician who spoke at the Health Hub launch, stated that almost every patient he and his colleagues see has some kind of mental health challenge. Children as young as 7, or even younger, are experiencing genuine mental health challenges these days. Bullying is a major problem for so many of our children. The scandal of women being abused by partners is becoming better known, but the number of children and men who suffer from phys-
ical abuse is staggeringly high too. How has it come to this? Was it always this way, and we just hid it from ourselves and each other? Or is it a factor of the society we have shaped for ourselves? We are faced more and more with images and standards which are practically impossible for anyone to maintain. We are increasingly cut off from family and neighbours, either by physical or social distances. When I was growing up in a working class neighbourhood in Dublin, we didn’t know we were poor, because everyone was poor. It was when we started to be shown, through television, for example, the kind of lives others lived, that we
right to know. And discuss. And lobby their governments when, where and if necessary. Does Mr. Boersma not agree with this? Mr. Boersma manages to spin my expressed concerns into a “socialist way of organising society.” He assumes that an argument for the equitable or fair (this does NOT mean equal, Mr. Boersma) distribution of funds in the provincial budget, funds already earmarked for the funding of municipalities, is in some way a socialist idea. While I am sure that many well-meaning friends of mine with socialist sympathies might well favour equity and fairness in the distribution of government grants, I assure
Mr. Boersma that that sentiment is not unique to those of legitimate socialist leanings. Just a note: I am not one of them. Not limiting himself to qualifying me and Mr. Hammond as socialist acolytes, Mr. Boersma contends we are causing the potential for a rise in that dreaded and oft-referred to horror: Populism. Amazing. To intimate that the passing of information to intelligent readers in a newspaper and arguing for an even-handed distribution of already budgeted funds is tantamount to setting “the people” against the “elites” (populism) is an exercise of imagination which might kindly be qualified as outlandish. Other terms come to mind. To conclude: In the space of a few weeks I have been referred to as an apparent “right-winger” - and not in the hockey context - as well as a socialist. Furthermore, I am apparently also a populist agitator. Goodness gracious. My goal is to stimulate curi-
osity and discussion in areas of financial and fiscal interest to taxpayers who pay rich tribute to governments. My hope is to provoke investigation and, for my own part, to discover elements of the matters discussed, with which I was heretofore unfamiliar, through reasoned and precise discussions with interested interlocutors. That’s all folks. No dreams of a socialist empire based on the actions of teeming hordes of “populists”. As well, I prefer to deal with discrete and well-defined ideas, as opposed to imagining non-existent content in what I read and casting epithets in the direction of the authors of those readings. I encourage my friend, Mr. Boersma, to have another go at what I wrote. If it is intolerably opaque and indecipherable to the point of being incomprehensible , please don’t fictionalize my writing. Ask me about it. I’d be pleased to discuss it. Jim Bertram
started to compare our lot with theirs. Perhaps the same thing is happening on a broader scale today. We see more of the world than we ever did before, through social and traditional media. We feel the pressure to fit in, to conform to the images that society tells us we should. We need to be honest with ourselves and with each other. The problems others have are ours too, if not now, then some time. As Bill Withers sang: “Just call on me, brother, when you need a hand. We all need somebody to lean on. I just might have a problem that you’d understand. We all need somebody to lean on.”
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Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, Harmen Boersma’s letter of last week was nothing less than a miracle of inventiveness. It makes a broad -ranging sweep of commentary on the content of two preceding articles which appeared in the Times. Upon reading his letter, I must say I recognised nothing of what I had included in, or intended by, my own article. My article argued for two things. Period. These were: 1. That the provincial government distribute available municipal funding equitably among all municipalities in Ontario with recognition of the particular needs of each.
2. That the provincial government agree to, eventually, adopt a program to upload provincial fiscal responsibilities previously downloaded onto municipalities and, thereby, the shoulders of local property tax payers and businesses. Twenty-seven per cent of your local municipal tax bill originally belonged to the provincial government before being downloaded! That is all. My attempt has been, in the article Mr. Boersma refers to and some preceding articles, to provide information to residents and, perhaps, raise consciousness around these financial matters at the local level. It is my assumption that, in a democracy, all citizens do have the
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Dear Editor, In reference to the Editorial, “Coming back to you”: thank you for reminding us about who saved the Ferguson Forest Centre and the great effort of then Councillor Terry Butler. Thankfully, we have this municipal council and I believe they will try to do the right thing, but I am sorry for the hit by this provincial government cancelling the 50 Million Trees program. There is no doubt in this day and age that we need more trees, not less. They are the lungs of the Earth. We are facing serious climate change without a doubt. Again, I couldn’t agree more with Colin Creasey. I keep repeating myself, but he speaks out against this horrible regime that we are now under. Where are the ‘voices’ of those who voted for this? The Library hit, SOLS, cutting funds by 50%, also affects this community greatly. In today’s Citizen was mentioned the job losses of Continued on page 8
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continued from page 7 teachers in the areas, including Kemptville. People just don’t seem to understand how the carbon tax will benefit them in the end. Especially for those who like to breathe well! Ford is essentially stealing from us by the carbon tax stickers, paid for by us, the taxpayers; also as Colin Creasey says, the
court challenge and the untold $millions of our tax money for an advertising campaign on TV and radio against the federal carbon tax. I also hear on the news that they are planning to raise the speed limit to 130kph on more highways. Great! What’s next? Anyone’s guess. Kath Piché
Email scams from a friend
Grenville County saw a ‘friends email’ scam pop up this week. However, luckily, no money was lost after the resident knew to report it instead. This is how the scam works: you receive an email claiming it is an “urgent request from a friend”. The misleading thing is that you receive this email from the REAL email address of a REAL friend of yours. This time, the scammer asked the recipient of the e-mail to pick up some Amazon cards and then send a picture of the scratched off bar code on the back of the card. Even the email headers look correct. A clue to look for is the poorly written English used in the e-mail. The request of iTunes cards or similar tender should also be a red flag. At this point, it is safe to assume the email account has been hacked and passwords should then be updated. To prevent this from re-occurring, you are urged to change your password regularly. You can file a complaint through the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.tipsubmit.com. If you are a victim of a fraud or scam, or unsure if it is a scam, contact your local police.
Non-Emergency calls 911: a strain on OPP resources
The Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received 28 calls to 9-1-1 last month that were deemed non-emergency. 9-1-1 should only be used in a life-threatening situation, to stop a crime in progress or to report a fire. The non-emergency number for the OPP should be used for all other issues like stolen bikes, noise complaints and vehicle break-ins. The Grenville County OPP also continued to experience a high volume of so-called "pocket-dial" calls to 9-1-1 last month. These are unintentionally dialed from cell phones which have been placed in the owners pocket or hand bag. Pocket-dials place a further strain on police resources, as the OPP Communication Center has to find the location of the caller and then send an officer to that location and verify that there is no emergency. These calls can interfere with police response to a real emergency. OPP tips to avoid pocket dialing: * Carry your cell phone in a holster * Ensure the keypad is locked * Don't make 9-1-1 part of your pre-programmed auto-dialing * Read your user's manual and contact your cell phone provider to find out what options are available to "pocket dial proof" your phone If you are aware that you have dialed 911 accidentally: *DON'T HANG UP! Remain on the line and tell the communicator you dialed in error. * Your call is likely to be put through to police - answer all questions asked by the communicator. * An officer may need to contact you to confirm that everything is fine and there is no emergency. They want to know that someone isn't forcing you to say "everything is fine", when you really do need help. If you did not realize that you dialed 911 (i.e. "pocket dial"): * Your call will be automatically transferred to police when there is no voice contact (because the phone is in your pocket or purse) * Every police agency handles these calls differently. OPP communicators will try to call you back. If you answer, the same information as above applies. * If you do not answer after repeated attempts, your location, based on your GPS coordinates, if available, will be provided to an officer. May 15, 2019
UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS **NOTE: Committee of the Whole meetings are held on the first and second Tuesday of the month and Council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month.
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COUNCIL Tuesday, May 21 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, June 4 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Special Committee of the Whole – Tuesday, May 21 at 2:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Police Services Board – Friday, May 24 at 10:00 am at the Municipal Centre **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab.
VICTORIA DAY SCHEDULE CHANGES
The Municipal Office, Public Library and Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Monday, May 20. There will be NO pick-up of recycling or solid waste on Monday, May 20. Pick-up for the week will be delayed by one day.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Tourism & Marketing Coordinator Summer Student (Seasonal) The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for a Tourism & Marketing Coordinator Summer Student. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Further information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
2019 BURN PERMITS
In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. The entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.
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Victims Services of Leeds and Grenville Launch Journal Sales
Victim Services of Leeds and Grenville helps reduce victim trauma by providing a range of supports and resources after a crime or tragedy has occurred by working closely with affected individuals, groups, service providers and emergency services personnel. They also provide a single of point of access and referral to other community resources and by helping the man, woman or child navigate the system. In 2018 they responded to over 1500 calls from people who experienced domestic abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, elder abuse and other circumstances. Victims Services is selling soft sided journals which are available lined, blank, or graph paper, so you can doodle, document or draw. Each journal is covered by compelling photographs, the work of a local artisan. Journals contain a unique quote or excerpt from the “Book of Courage”, which tell the stories of hope by victims of violence. The journals are $20 and the entire proceeds will go to support Victims Services. These inspiring journals are a great gift and are available at these locations in Leeds and Grenville: Flowers Brockville, Beauty Inside, Crazy Bowls and Luxe Boutiques in Prescott, and Saltastic and Compassionate Support for Stressful Times in Kemptville. 8
Sale of Land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday May 16th, 2019 at 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:00 p.m. Description of Lands:
Minimum Tender Amount Roll No. 07.19.716.035.16701. . . . . . . . . . $106,420.29 2111 Totem Ranch Road, Oxford Station, ON Lot 23-24, Conc. 10., Oxford Part 1 on 15R7038, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68137-0051(LT)
Roll No. 07.19.716.020.12100 . . . . . . . . . . $31,899.64 8 Water St.,Oxford Mills Lots 6 & 8, NE/S Water Street, Plan 4, Oxford Mills, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68117-0175(LT) Roll No. 07.19.716.025.02401. . . . . . . . . . . . $6,228.46 Part Lot 2, Conc 7, Oxford being Part 1 on 15R9178, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68106-0386(LT) Roll No. 07.19.716.035.09901 .. . . . . . . . . $266,458.74 842 County Road 44, Kemptville Part Lot 27, Conc. 8, Oxford as in PR168200; Except Part 2, 15R5036 and Part 1, 15R5985, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68120-0278(LT) Roll No. 07.19.716.040.11800 .. . . . . . . . . . . $4,569.55 Cedar Beach Lane Part Lot 30, Conc. 1, Oxford as in PR33557; t/w Easement as in PR6811, Municipality of North Grenville, County of Grenville PIN 68130-0434(LT) Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20% of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. Tender to be submitted on prescribed form in an envelope clearly marked “Tender - Sale of Land for Tax Arrears”. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Judy Carroll, Treasurer Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 Tel: 613-258-9569 x 105
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How and why I serve
by Councillor John Barclay In April, I attended a meeting of Cadets at the request of Pastor Ken Gehrels of the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church. Ken asked me to come and speak to the boys club about what it meant to be a Councillor, as part of their civics program. They sent me four questions in advance of the meeting so I could prepare. Three of the questions were pretty standard and predictable, but one of the questions was intriguing and made me pause. "How do your spiritual values affect the way you serve the community?" Good question. And I wanted to answer it, first and foremost, for myself. What are my spiritual values? How do they affect the way I serve as Councillor and, finally, how would I articulate them to a group of 10 year‑old boys? I'm not what you'd call a practicing Christian, although I was raised to be one. I'd hesitate to call myself a secular humanist, too, because that's not exactly my lived experience. I feel I have a fairly strong moral compass and experience a rich spiritual life, but don't really share that inner life with other people.
I felt I had a sense of what drives me to serve the community, but I struggled to nail it down. After a bit of soul searching, I found a key to unlock the answer. Over twenty years ago, I read a book by M. Scott Peck called People of the Lie. What remains with me today from reading that book years ago is an appreciation of the concept of grace. It was a real epiphany for me at the time. I decided that grace would be the anchor I would use for these cadets when describing how my spiritual values affect how and why I serve the community. There are four or five definitions of grace, but the one that resonates with me is that grace is freely given; it's the undeserved favour and love of God (or however you conceive a higher organizing principle). So I said to these kids, "I believe that I live in a state of grace and, because of that, I feel an obligation to give back to others". Service to others, therefore, allows me to continue to live "gracefully". You often hear the phrase: "I want to give back to the community", as though it's a choice. With me, I don't
Ceasing to think
by Jim Bertram An article I read in these pages last week recalled to mind words written long ago, somewhat before my time, despite my admittedly considerable age. While they were written so long ago by the Roman poet, Horace, they are still pertinent today. Horace said: “Men cease to think when they think they know it all.” The article in question attacked the notion that questions should be asked about the federal government’s carbon tax policy, among other things. Apparently, apprehensions and questions about the impact on disposable family income, now and in the future as this policy evolves, are not to be tolerated by the climate cognoscenti who, by definition, know it all. How foolish of us lesser mortals to allow ourselves to be lured into questioning by the apparently awful class of beings known as conservatives, whom the author casually castigates, almost literally, as intellectual knuckle draggers. Gosh. And I thought the pain in my knuckles was entirely due to arthritis! May 15, 2019
Unfortunately, the entire article was a litany of insults and innuendo, purporting to prove that those who question the wisdom of profligate government spending and the ever greater extension of government’s power into our daily lives through policies like the carbon tax are just not with it intellectually. At no point does the article even suggest the whisper of a question as to the rock solidity of the assertions of the writer, or the possibility that those outside the writer’s political “club” might deserve to be heard. That is where the quote I have presented above comes into play. It is also worthwhile to note that the so-called “settled science” on Global Warming- cum Climate Change is challenged by numerous highly qualified practitioners in various fields of science at this time. A partial list of scientists who ask highly pertinent questions on the Global Warming file follows: www.climatescienceinternational.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=289. As for myself, well, I have questions as well in this area and others. And
your good fortune is a good way to create the experience of living in grace. Being an optimist and a bit of cheerleader for North Grenville is part of that effort, too There's a lot of negativity out there in the community, and you can absorb it or release it. Politics is messy and it's frequently ego‑driven. There are land mines all over the place. You have to be able to forgive people for over‑stepping sometimes. The feeling of grace in your life gives you strength, it enables you to be true to yourself; to acknowledge your uniqueness and blessings and not to worry about getting the credit. I try to remember this when working with Council colleagues and residents. Managing a municipality is a complicated endeavour; being on Council is a marathon, not a sprint. Another way of living gracefully, for me, is trying your best and then surrendering to whatever happens. I've never achieved anything worthwhile that didn't take patience and persistence. I'm looking forward to the next three and half years serving this community by being on Council and doing it gracefully.
think I have a choice; I feel compelled to do it. For me, there's an intrinsic value in being involved with different community and non‑profit groups and to being on Council. I find it energizing and invigorating. It's wonderful to see what a group of people can accomplish if they have a common purpose or a shared goal ‑ whether it's building a gazebo, or helping to run a Farmers Market. I get involved in volunteering and local politics because I feel lucky being in this community. I lead a very busy life, full of all kinds of stressors: financial worries, time management issues, interpersonal relationships, and so on. In my life, therefore, I try to make space for grace; to experience the feeling of grace. That means cultivating an attitude of gratitude on a daily basis. Everybody gets locked into their own circumstance with blinders on; but, on a global scale, we're in the tiny 1% of people who are not looking where the next meal is coming from, how to stay warm and dry, or not having missiles fired at them. So cultivating an attitude of gratitude and witnessing about
before I am ready to commit economic mayhem in this country and risk serious long-term damage to our country’s economic underpinnings, I want conclusive answers to those questions. I don’t want to make far-reaching decisions based on politicized science. I want to know that social and economic policies of immense proportions and imposing serious costs to society are being taken in the actual and incontrovertible best interest of my country and its people. And my questions will not be deterred by those who shriek epithets and impugn my intelligence, or that of others who share my concerns. I would invite those who do not share my questions to explain their point(s) of view to me in a civilised manner, and be willing to hear mine. And, finally, if they are not willing to do so, they should not wonder at the lack of dialogue among us. Really, let’s not stop thinking folks. Hard as it may be for some to accept, there is still a lot for all of us to learn. I’m not the only one who doesn’t know it all. 9
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Dementia Learning Series
by David Herman My article last week provided the wrong times for the Dementia Learning Series. These sessions will be taking place in the North Grenville Public Library in Kemptville, and will be an hour and a half long, and run from 1:00 to 2:30 in the afternoon of May 13 and 27, and on June 10 and 24. If you are looking for information about brain health, concerned about memory loss for yourself or someone you love, interested in knowing about related legal and financial aspects, what kind of community support is out there, or any other questions you may have about Dementia, these sessions are for you. The first session on May 13 will address that question, as it is titled: “What is Dementia?”, where they will present, in a way that can be understood, the different types of Dementia and help understand the process of getting a diagnosis. On May 27, they will discuss “Adapting to Brain Changes. This session is to allow for more understanding of changes in the brain and how they relate to the symptoms of Dementia. You will also be presented with strategies to help adapt to these changes. On June 10, the session is entitled: “Planning ahead”, and here they will be helping you understand the risks and challenges of living with Dementia. You will gain some understanding of the need to plan ahead, both financially as well as legally. You will hear from experts on the need for a POA (Power of Attorney) for both your medical, as well as your financial future. The last session, on June 24, is entitled: “Building a Circle of Support”. As the disease progresses, the demands on the Caregiver increase, and in this session you will hear about the signs of emotional and physical stress. You will learn about what form the available community resources take, and how to avail yourself of them, if and when needed. This will help you understand what is going on if, someday, a family member or a friend or co-worker is diagnosed with Dementia, and allow you to more easily walk along with them, because they may seem to have faded, but they are still there and crave your understanding and support. It will not always be easy, but it is worth it, so I urge you, if possible, to attend as many of the sessions as you can. To allow for planning, you are encouraged to pre-register (no charge). Mary can be reached at mcampbell@alzllg.ca, or 1-866-576-8556.
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Shop Local showcase winners again Local clinic hosting body positivity workshop
NG Times staffer, Christine Boyer chats with an interested reader of the Times. by Tanya Philion The 2019 Shop Local Showcase was held in the North Grenville Municipal Centre on April 27. A large selection of booths were on display and the 75 vendors enjoyed the company of 1,500 visitors to the event. The North Grenville Times was once again a highly visible presence at the Showcase. Anne Kotlarchuk of ALK Event Management, hosted the Shop Local Showcase, which had free admission, door prizes, wine and beer samples, entertainment, a kids zone, free trees, and two grand prizes available to guests who visited the arena. Live demonstrations were performed by Get Cronk’d, Precision Cheer, Dance and Gymnastics, J-Glow Fitness, as well as The Academy of Expressive Dance. Shopping locally is on the rise, says Anne. The showcase is held to remind people that they can get most of what they need in their local communities. Sarah and Chris Ciliberto were the lucky winners of the Nest Smart Home package sponsored by Allister Brown, of Patterson Hadden Brown Insurance. This was obtained by visiting each display and having their passport initialled by every business owner. Once they were announced as the winners, they responded, “It was a lot of fun, we are so happy that we went”. Neil Crowder was the winner of the Tri-County grand prize sponsored by O'Farrell Financial. Neil visited all three local tradeshows in Kemptville, Winchester and Morrisburg.
KDH and Brockville Hospital celebrate “Be A Donor” campaign
by Hilary Thomson A local therapy clinic is hosting a new body positivity workshop in Kemptville this week. The workshop is being run by intimacy coach Tracy Wilson, who delivers her workshop “Love the Skin You’re In” regularly in Ottawa and the surrounding area. She created the workshop after many years of coaching women through issues in their sex lives and finding that body image issues were present in nine out of ten cases. She also felt a deep connection with the women she was working with, as she found that she shared in some of the body image concerns her clients were going through. “I thought ‘me too’,” she says. Through her experience working with clients, and her own research, she came up with the blueprint for the workshop, which is meant to help women achieve body acceptance. The goal of the workshop is not for everyone to leave loving their bodies, but to give them the tools to accept their bodies and live their lives regardless of its shape and size. “All bodies are good bodies and are worthy of respect,” she says. Tracy has another goal for the workshop: to make women feel less alone in their struggle. Anyone can have body image issues. Many women who live in bodies that are deemed “socially acceptable” still feel intense hatred for their bod-
In recognition of BeADonor month, Brockville General Hospital (BGH) and Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) held a friendly month-long competition to register as many new organ and tissue donors as they could. As part of the challenge, the hospital that recorded the least number of new donor registrations in April would see its CEO spend a day as “Cardiac Carl,” the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) mascot. The competition ended April 30. On Friday, May 10, Frank Vassallo, KDH’s CEO, was in BGH’s Charles Street site in costume as “Cardiac Carl”. As both CEOs shared, the true winners of this competition are the thousands of patients waiting for organ and tissue donation. Over the course of April, together BGH and KDH registered more than 500 new organ and tissue donors. According to the TGLN website, there are more than 1,500 people in Ontario waiting for organ transplants and thousands more waiting for tissue transplants. Although the competition is at an end, both hospitals are keeping their donation pages active. Registering online to be a donor is simple and only takes two minutes. Visit www.beadonor.ca. Photo: KDH presents Cardiac Carl, aka Frank Vassallo, CEO of KDH May 15, 2019
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ies, but don’t feel like they can say anything and so suffer in silence. “I have met models who say they hate themselves, but they can’t tell anybody,” Tracy says. There is also a lot of fat shaming and false body positivity out there, as Tracy notes. Many diets claim to promote body positivity while still selling products to change a person’s body shape and size. They say you can be worthy, but only if you follow this diet and loose weight. The body positivity movement is about finding acceptance for whatever body you have. For many, loving their body is a massive leap, especially if they have been hating it and trying to change it for most of their lives. Many people who experience body image issues put their lives on hold until they can lose that last bit of weight, or fix their “problem areas.” Tracy wants to get the message across that you can live a happy and fulfilling life, regardless of what your body looks like. “If you think you can only be worthy when you’ve reached X, you won’t have a great life,” she says. “You can be who you want to be NOW.” The workshop is meant to be interactive and to promote conversation. That being said, no one will be forced to share anything they aren’t comfortable with. Tracy understands that body image is a very personal thing and not everyone will be willing to share their life story. “People
are welcome to just sit and listen,” she says. “You can participate at any level you choose.” Tracy will be holding the workshop at holistic stress and trauma clinic, Compassionate Support for Stressful Times, in Kemptville. Owner, Shulamit Ber Levtov, is very excited to play host to this workshop in North Grenville, because it truly aligns with the values of the centre. “Part of our mandate is to make sure people in North Grenville have access to a wide range of holistic supports for stress and trauma right here at home,” she says. “We also have a social mandate to address the root causes of harms that lead people to ask for our support. Two of these harms are weight stigma and body hatred.” Although this is a workshop that Tracy normally charges for, she is offering it for a $5 donation to Kemptville Pride. “I am donating my time and materials to support the cause and organization in the community,” she says. The workshop will be held on Thursday, May 16, from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Compassionate Support for Stressful Times clinic (2505 County Road 43). To register, email shulamit@shula.ca. Tracy hopes that participants leave the session feeling empowered and less alone. “I want people to see that they are normal and ok,” she says. “You are deserving of living your best life now.”
Public Meeting & Discussion Forum to be held at Kemptville Campus
There will be a Public Meeting & Discussion Forum at Kemptville Campus on May 27, 6:30 – 8:30 pm, at the W.B. George Centre. This is an opportunity for members of the public to learn how the Municipality of North Grenville is guiding current and future activity at the Campus since the municipality acquired 626 acres of the old Kemptville College in April, 2018. Members of the public and community groups are invited to join the Municipal Council to share their thoughts on what’s happened thus far, and ideas being considered for the future. Hosted by the municipality, speakers will include Mayor Nancy Peckford, North Grenville CAO Brian Carré, and Campus Project Manager Patricia Remillard. There will also be introductions by some of the community and business partners who have located at the campus. Following these short presentations, Council will moderate a discussion forum about how to make the Kemptville Campus a vibrant place for our Community, and advance rural economic development and agricultural innovation in eastern Ontario. The event is open to all members of the community. www.ngtimes.ca
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LLGAMH celebrates Rapid Access Therapy by Tim Mack On May 6, at the beginning of Mental Health Week, we celebrated advancements in clinical practice at Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health [LLGAMH]. This breakthrough approach to counselling offers Rapid Access Counselling, a solution focused narrative therapy, that works directly with the client for a therapeutic counselling session to explore current circumstances and options for change. Each session utilizes proven counselling techniques and although significant changes can result with one session, there is no limit on the number of sessions that can occur. People can attend as many sessions as they require to assist them in their mental health and/or substance use recovery. Currently waiting time for people seeking service is reduced to zero. Rapid Access Counselling is a new evidence based program initiated at Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health. Mental health services are available to youth 16 years and over, there are no age restrictions for persons with addictions issues. The service is available at the Brockville office Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. No appointment necessary. People are asked to call ahead for an appointment at the rural location in Kemptville and Smiths Falls to ensure a Counsellor is available to provide same day service. More details at www.llgamh.ca. “It is our mission to provide effective and timely addictions and mental health services and programming that promotes recovery, independence, and well-being to individuals and families in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville counties”, says Laurie Dube, CEO of LLGAMH. “Rapid Access Therapy will allow us to better serve our clients. As we work to promote timely, accessible addictions and mental health services, the Rapid Access Model means we can get people the care they need, when they need it. Research evidence demonstrates helping people sooner through counselling is more effective and results in a great chance of recovery”.
Presenteeism: another form of Distracted Driving by David Herman I have written a couple times, at least, about being a pedestrian, biker (bicycle rider) in and around Kemptville, but I am sure these conditions apply wherever drivers and pedestrians or bikers co-exist. In Kemptville this past week, I have encountered drivers that do not seem to notice, or do not understand how to treat, a crossover. I have stood off the curb in the crossover, looking at the traffic approaching, hoping (not expecting) the drivers to yield the right of way to me as a pedestrian, only to have them drive right on by as though I was not there. Sometimes, when a vehicle is far enough away, I venture out; but sometimes I have to run because, although I am legally in a crosswalk and as such have the right of way, they show no signs of slowing or yielding. To be fair, I must say that there are some drivers who do stop and yield to the pedestrian, but they do not seem to be in the majority. As of January 1, 2016, the law in Ontario indicates drivers and cyclists must now stop and yield the whole crossover until the person is completely off the roadway. This rule also applies at school crossings where there is a crossing guard holding a Stop sign. Under this law, drivers and cyclists can be fined from $150 to $500, and get three demerit points for offences
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at pedestrian crossings and school crossings. What is the difference between a crosswalk and a crossover, you might ask? Pedestrian crossovers are identified by specific signs, pavement markings, overhead lights and push buttons. A crosswalk is usually found at intersections with traffic signals, pedestrian signals, or stop signs. If I can take a minute to say that all of our traffic signals with pedestrian signals have these signals synchronised with the appropriate green traffic signal, as far as I have found thus far, except the lights at the intersection of 43 and 44. These signals are under County, not municipal, jurisdiction. Being used to the pedestrian signal changing with the appropriate Green traffic signal, I stood through two cycles of the lights waiting for the change; but it only changes when the button is pushed. This can be a problem in the colder seasons when some buttons freeze up. The rationale for this I have yet to learn, but I have been given a number to call to speak with County officials, and I will call them. Last week, I attended a symposium in Smiths Falls and one of the presenters used a term, ”presenteeism”, which I have generally heard used to describe people who were staying at work but not functioning at maximum capacity due to illness, injury, or another condition, or perhaps coming to work when they are ill and should be in bed. She
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used this to describe people who were physically present, but their mind and thoughts were somewhere else. This turned on a light in my head, as it seems to describe some people driving today. Driving has become second nature to most of them and some, because of their busy lives, let their mind wander away from the act of driving to what is for supper tonight, the argument with the kids before they left for school, or any number of things other than where it should be, and that is concentrating on where their vehicle is in relation to the world around it. This is another form of distracted driving not involving a device, which is just as bad. I wish I could say that all we have to do to fix this situation is…but I cannot. Our lives have become too busy, either by work or family dynamics, or by choice, where people cannot seem to turn their phone off while doing something as complicated as driving a car. It is, with practice, a fairly simple task, until you have to react quickly to some change in your situation. Soon, our children will be out of school and they will be out and about, and they do not always use the proper crossings. But it is incumbent on all drivers to pay attention to their task at hand and protect them, and while you are at it, keep an eye peeled for the old folks, who may not see as sharply or hear as keenly and cannot move so quickly, but depend on you to protect them as well.
by David Shanahan The Municipality of North Grenville has released an accounting for Council remuneration and expenses for the past year. Section 284 of the Municipal Act requires the treasurer of a municipality to provide to Council each year, on or before March 31, an itemized statement on remuneration and expenses paid in the previous year. Councillors receive an honorarium each year, and are paid for expenses related to their duties as members of Council. As the current Council only took office in December, 2018, the account mostly covers the previous Council, all of whom were defeated in the municipal election of 2018. Each member of Council, aside from the Mayor, was paid a set amount of $18,056.72 as an honorarium. David Gordon, as Mayor, received $30,093.12, reflecting the extra work undertaken by a mayor at the United Counties level, among other duties. In terms of benefits, David Gordon received $1,434.76, Barb Tobin $795.56, Jim Bertram $352.11, Donovan Arnaud $1,286.83, and Frank Onasanya $1,878.99. Barb Tobin also received $175 to cover “Community Functions”. No other member of Council received funds under that heading. In total, between the two Councils, old and new, it cost the taxpayers of North Grenville just $124,078.13 in 2018. I think most residents would feel this is a very reasonable amount, given the salaries of municipal staff.
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Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and Michael Tibollo, Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Sport, met with food processors and agribusiness representatives to discuss the impact of red tape and to reiterate the government’s ongoing support to make it easier to do business in Ontario. “Over the last number of months, we have consulted with farmers and processors at roundtables across Ontario on opportunities to grow their business,” said Minister Hardeman. “And we are already making progress. We are modernizing Ontario’s financial protection programs for farm businesses and identifying ways to streamline the licensing and certification processes for more than 20 programs that OMAFRA delivers.” “We are listening to the people of Ontario, including in my riding of Vaughan-Woodbridge, and keep hearing that layers of government red tape are weighing down businesses with piles of paperwork, high fees and added stress,” said Minister Tibollo. “We cannot allow excessive red tape to keep strangling businesses and driving jobs and investment out of Ontario.” As outlined in 2019 Ontario Budget, reducing the burden of unnecessary, outdated or duplicative regulations that hurt the ability of Ontario businesses to compete and create jobs is a top priority for the government. To meet the target of providing businesses with over $400 million in ongoing savings from their compliance costs, the government will be introducing red tape reduction legislation throughout its mandate. A research paper from the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy in Toronto shows that Ontario has the highest cost of complying with regulations of any province, $33,000 per business per year. This is well above the $25,000 to $27,000 range in most other provinces. The Ontario government is aiming to reduce regulatory red tape affecting businesses by 25 per cent by 2020.
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CLASSIFIEDS: Photo by Simon Lunn Photography Smiths Falls’ Shout Sister! choir is making a “joyful noise” for the Peer Support Program at Lanark County Mental Health. Linda Grenier directs as the choir continues Shout Sister’s tradition of giving back to the community. We dedicate our annual fundraiser to helping our communities. We are also found throughout the year performing at other fundraisers and at senior’s homes. Our performances are joyful occasions and our audiences respond with delight to our enthusiasm and energy. The concert takes place at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Street West, Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. This is an all-ages show. Bring the whole family! Tickets are $10 , and children under 12 years are free. Tickets are available from Choir Members or at the door. There are 25 Chapters of Shout Sister! Choir in Ontario, and we are constantly growing. Shout Sister! takes an unorthodox approach to choral singing. We do not audition, and we sing a fun variety of music, from pop and Motown, to folk, to a touch of country and blues. We learn from recorded tracks, so we require no reading of music. Our method is fresh and fun, and we are a warm and welcoming community. The Lanark County Mental Health Peer Supporters are a group of 19 trained volunteers who have used our services, benefitted, and expressed a desire to give back to others. The Peers were trained over six days by the Ontario Peer Development Initiative, the gold standard for training for mental health peer support in Ontario. Peer Supporters provide support to clients of Lanark County Mental Health in the offices and in the community. Some Peers facilitate groups for graduates of LCMH programming. Peers are instrumental in running the Mental Wellness Room, a drop in support for individuals in the community.
Ontario moves to increase school bus safety The Ontario government has announced new measures to give municipalities the tools they need to target drivers who threaten the safety of children crossing roads to get to and from their school bus. The proposed regulations will allow for more efficient enforcement and prosecution by allowing evidence from these cameras to be used in court without the requirement of an additional witness. “Putting people first is something our government prioritizes in everything we do and that certainly includes the safety of students on school buses,” said Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes MPP Steve Clark. “These proposed new measures from the Ministry of Transportation will help enforce the law and prosecute irresponsible drivers who put our children at risk in the municipalities I serve.” “The safety of our most precious resource, our children, is our government’s number one priority,” said Minister May 15, 2019
Yurek. “We intend to create a regulatory framework that will allow for more efficient enforcement and prosecution to keep our children safer.” Ontario also plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would allow municipalities to target drivers who threaten the safety of children on school buses with new, additional monetary penalties. Each school day, more than 837,000 students travel in a school vehicle in Ontario. Injuries and fatalities, which are very rare, happen more often outside the school bus as students are boarding and leaving the bus or crossing the street. "We fully support Minister Yurek and his government's announcement of regulatory change to permit the use of school bus stop-arm cameras as evidence of passing a stopped school bus," said Rob Murphy, President of the Independent School Bus Operator Association. "We have been looking forward to this announcement for some years. This announcement will help
According to the news conference, there will be an upfront cost, which was not disclosed and an additional charge for each unit. Each unit will cost around $1,000 to $2,000. The camera will be placed on the arm of a school bus stop to catch vehicles that pass the stopped bus. The camera will capture the make, model and license plate of the passing car and will unlikely capture kids crossing the street. The President of the Independent School Bus Operator Association, Rob Murphy, also spoke at the conference. He says, “We have been looking forward to this announcement for some years. This announcement will help ensure children across our province will continue to be transported safely to and from school.”
ensure children across our province will continue to be transported safely to and from school." It is illegal to fail to stop for a stopped school bus that has its red lights flashing. If you don't stop, you can be fined $400 to $2,000 and get six demerit points for a first offence. If you are convicted a second time within five years, the penalty is a fine of $1,000 to $4,000 and six demerit points. The proposed regulation will allow for more efficient enforcement and prosecution by adding cameras to all school buses. These cameras will be allowed to be used in court without the requirement of an additional witness, who is usually the bus driver. However, with this new regulation, the driver will not have to take a day off of work to be in court.
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FOR SALE Ground beef for sale, locally raised beef, Hereford/Angus. 613 269 2439 FREE- wood chips. Pick up only. Call Reg at 613-2587606 APARTMENT SIZE WILLIS PIANO. EXCELLENT CONDITION. SACRIFICE PRICE $600.00 PH :613-790-1033 OR LEAVE MESSAGE AT 613-2694754
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by Pat Babin 1. What fell on the Northwest Territories on January 24, 1978? 2. What name did William Shatner have on the “Enterprise”? 3. Approximately how many convicts were shipped to Australia from Great Britain? 4. Who was the last of the Apache warrior chiefs? Think a Kemptville Restaurant! 5. What auto racer was named Canada’s male athlete of the year in 1995? 6. His album, “Sundown,” sold 2½ million copies. 7. In 1952, Albert Einstein was offered (but refused) the presidency of what country? 8. Which French Oresident encouraged the separatists in Montreal with his “vive le Quebec libre” speech? 9. Who was killed outside NYC’s Dakota Apartments in December 1980? 10. This U.S. steel industrialist endowed over 2,800 libraries. 11. Katmandu is the capital of ...? 12. Who was the first Canadian musician to have an album sell over two million copies in Canada, and 30 million copies worldwide? May 15, 2019
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COMMUNITY EVENTS May 15 Spring Trails Walk, Merrickville District Trails Society. Meet at 10 am at Burritt’s Rapids Locks (#17), walk to the Stoney Steps on Brassils Creek in Marlborough Forest, along Rideau Trail. About 6 km return, 2 hours. No dogs, but all others welcome. May 15 Kemptville Horticultural Society Meeting,7 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Guest Speaker: Sarah Shapiro - Horticultural Therapy & Sensory Gardens. Everyone Welcome. May 18 Bishop's Mills Community Day. Includes bake sale, silent auction, crafts, displays and much more. For info. call Victor at 613-258-2115. May 25 Canoe Poker Run, Spencerville Mill, 9 am. Paddle by kayak or canoe from O'Hagen's Bridge to the Mill. Prizes, Beer Tent, BBQ lunch. $25 adult; $10 child, includes lunch. Call: 613 340-1667. Details: spencervillemill.ca May 26 Bake Sale and Plant Sale 10:30am, salads & cold meat buffet 11:30 am-1 pm, accessible entrance from parking lot, St. Paul's Presbyterian Church June 5 Village Voyces Chamber Choir in concert with Malala Women's Choir, 8:00 pm, Merrickville United Arts Center, 100 St. Lawrence. Tickets: merrickvilleuac.com
Weekly and recurring events Mon North Grenville Arts Guild, 2nd Mon/mth, 7 pm, Masonic Hall, 311 Van Buren St. All welcome. More info at www.ngartsguild.ca Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, 2 pm. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Modern square dance club, Grenville Gremlins, 7:30-10 pm, NG Municipal Centre. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. Men’s Darts League at the Legion, 7 pm. Starting 10 Sept through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm. 18+ Mixed basketball at Holy Cross School Gym from 7-9 pm. $5/night or $60/season. Call Jeff at (613) 816-8345 for more info. Ladies Darts League, Kemptville Legion, 7 pm through to April. All are welcome, $5 per player.
BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3 rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd &4th Wed/mth, 1 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. Holy Cross Church monthly suppers, 1st Wed/mth. Adults $8, Children $5. All are welcomed. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings, 1st/Wed/mth, 7- 9 pm in the program room at the Library. Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665. Mixed Darts League at the Legion 7:30 pm. Starting 6 Sept, through to April. All are welcome. $5. per night. Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.
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Students at Merrick Preparatory School held a bake sale at the Merrickville Garage Sale in support of the Ottawa Mission. L-R Mohammed Alabri, Boxiang Jin, Alwaleed Alhamdi
Employees of RBC at their booth at the Merrickville Garage sale to raise money for the RBC Race for the Kids in support of children's mental health programs at CHEO.
The Annual Merrickville Garage Sale took place on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, and it looked like the whole community were either buying or selling, or both!
Pitch-In ponderings
by Robbie Giles Sunday, May 5 was a beautiful day in Merrickville-Wolford. It was a great day to set out with neighbours, armed with our trusty “picker-uppers” and municipally provided garbage bags, on our annual clean-up of ditches. The Spring temperatures, the good companionship, fresh air and exercise were all positive features of our two-hour efforts. Our undertaking, duly registered with the municipal office, was to clean-up in Phases 1,2 and 3 of Merrickville Estates. And so, we did! When all was said and done, our arms and legs feeling the consequences of a self-inflicted 5 km walk, we had filled all four of our large garbage bags. This was, in fact, less than we had collected last year – and that’s, undoubtedly, a good thing. Our take-away – beyond the garbage – includes some thoughts and suggestions regarding the annual Pitch-In initiative. This is a worthwhile
activity, like the Merrickville Run, Jazz Fest and many other initiatives, that deserves the coordination and effort of an “organization”. The engagement of school groups, developers and contractors, as well as neighbour groups would build civic pride and appreciation for the municipality. A great deal of the litter is known to blow out of trucks, particularly on the way to the dump. Most of the meal-related refuse is from chains in Smiths Falls and Kemptville, and can be found, in abundance, en route to construction sites. Surely, it is not too much to expect a contribution of resources, vehicles and personnel from those who actually leave much of the debris. The timing of the Pitch-In initiative should be done in advance of the Merrickville Run. A clean H.F. McLean, Cty. Road 16, and Merrickville Estates circuit would certainly paint a more inviting image of the “Jewel of the Rideau” than the one pre-
sented in 2019. An organized, promoted campaign should, as with so many such initiatives, take into account the demographics of our municipality. Again, this year, we “retirees” have to go to the municipal office to sign out bags during “office hours”. The 60% plus of residents who do not work in Merrickville-Wolford are unable to access the Pitch-In bags because of their work schedules. Perhaps bags could be made available at the dump? The construction habits of several contractors and their subs needs oversight and “by-law” enforcement. Our current “complaint based” approach to by-laws results in developer and builder inaction, and leads to the discouragement and frustration of residents when wind-blown house, wrap, and breakfast and lunch materials are left for months on end in our ditches. Walking the ditches in our neighbourhoods provides real insights into who is drinking what, smoking which brands of cigarettes and cigars, and
where they are shopping for a wide variety of products. These are things some of us would rather not know. This said, it is a real joy to spend time with friends from the hood on a sunny warm day. We can only hope that each year sends us less and less trash so that we can enjoy the walk and avoid so much bending to pick up other people’s garbage. the north grenville
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Jeep JK models from 2007 all the way to 2018. “It’s easier to stock and have all the parts available,” she says. Ogilvie’s Auto has partnered with Town & Country Chrysler in Smiths Falls, so that anyone who buys a Jeep from that location can have it customized at their garage. Financing is also available through Town & Country Chrysler. Vicki says they had around 30 Jeeps come and check out the new products at their Grand Opening on Saturday. She and Mike are excited about this new venture, because it is something they haven’t done before. They didn’t know much about Jeeps, but are now finding that there are lots of “Jeep people” out there who will appreciated having a Black Mountain Jeep dealer close to home. Dennis Collins says they are thrilled to have a Black Mountain Jeep dealer in Canada. “It’s very exciting and [Ogilvie’s] is a perfect fit for our brand.”
L-R: "Big" Chris Smith of Black Mountain Jeep, Dennis Collins of Black Mountain Jeep, Mike Ogilvie, Vicki Ogilvie, Jackie Herrick of Ogilvie's Auto. mentioned they were looking Chris flew in for the event by Hilary Thomson for dealers to sell their parts. and were on hand to sign Ogilvie’s Auto and Fleet After flying to Dallas, autographs and answer quesService in Kilmarnock is Texas, to meet with Dennis tions about their custom Jeep now the first dealer in Cana- Collins and Chris Smith from products. Ogilvie’s Auto now da to be selling Black Moun- Black Mountain Jeep, they all has a section in their garage tain Jeep accessories and decided that Ogilvie’s Auto dedicated to Black Mountain parts. Vicki Ogilvie says would be the perfect location Jeep, and they sell and install they learned about the brand for their first Canadian outlet. all types of Jeep accessothrough watching the TV On Saturday, May 11, ries, such as hoods, bumpers, show, Garage Rehab. Black Ogilvie’s held the Grand wheels and lift kits. Vicki says Mountain Jeep is often fea- Opening of their Black Moun- it is also very handy that all tured on the show, and they tain Jeep line. Dennis and Black Mountain Jeep parts fit
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by Deb Grandmaitre & Line Pelletier Our successful Tuesday evening line dancing in Merrickville that started last January will be in recess until September, last class will be Tuesday, May 28. A group of dancers have been meeting regularly at the Community Centre for a twohour workout. Great fun, great music, good exercise! It is time for a well‑deserved summer break for our teacher and leader, Glen Murray, so he can enjoy his other passion: golf. The good news is that, if you love music and dancing, Glen will be back in September. Further information will be posted on our Facebook pages, "Merrickville Line Dancing” or “Just4Kixx”. Mark your calendars! On June 8, Just 4 Kixx invites you to line up and dance country at a fundraiser in Smiths Falls, at the Civitan Hall, 12468 Highway 15, from 8 pm to Midnight. Tickets are $20, available at the door. All proceeds will go to support Autism Lanark Community Programs Summer Camps. Thank you Glen! Wishing you a few holes‑in‑one. Thanks to all the dancers for coming out and shaking their bootie! See you in the Fall! In the meantime, have a wonderful summer!
Jazz and Pops Choir Concert by Suzanne Friedrich Merrickville Children and Adult Choirs present their “Jazz and Pops on a Spring Evening” concert on Sunday, June 2 at 6:30 pm at the Merrickville United Arts Centre. The choirs will be joined by Rideau Voices, a vocal trio. This is a toe tapping concert with favourite songs, including Puttin’ on the Ritz, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Joint is Jumpin’, and Let’s Call the Whole Thing Off. From Irving Berlin to George and Ira Gershwin, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Susan Maconnachie, Choir Director, and Kathleen Howard, Accompanist, both multi-talented local musicians, have been working hard with the choirs to prepare for this evening of entertainment. “I am so privileged to be part of the community spirit that flourishes through Merrickville Choirs,” says Susan. “Singers of all ages continue to prove Ella Fitzgerald correct: ‘The only thing better than singing is more singing.’” Come out and support your local choirs. Admission is by donation and proceeds from the concert will go to the Merrickville Food Cupboard. For more information, please contact Susan Maconnachie at linessusan@hotmail.com.
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School Board works for Reconciliation it and Anishinabek speakers, welcoming songs and blessings by the Lanark Drum Circle, and a display of works by students, based on their in-class projects. A Inuk Grandmother demonstrated the use of the Kudlik, the traditional oil lamp used for generations by the Inuit to light and heat their homes. It was an amazing thing to see the seal oil and cottongrass carefully lit in the soapstone vessel. Before the feast itself, Drum Keeper for the Lanark Drum Circle, Francine Desjardins explained the “protocols” for such an event. The youngest could choose to prepare a plate for the Elders, precedence was given to the Knowledge Keepers and Elders, before the women. The men came last to the feast. There was a large gath-
mont-Dundas-Glengarry, and Prescott-Russell. The Board recognises that their schools are situated on traditional Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee Territory. The TRC identified “sustained public education and dialogue, including youth engagement” as the way to move forward beyond the sad national legacy of federal residential schools and its impact on Indigenous people in Canada. The UCDSB has responded to this call in a variety of ways, including, according to the Board, “embedding Indigenous Education into our classrooms”. A series of books, the Turtle Island Books, is designed to foster awareness and understanding of Aboriginal cultures for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in Grades 1 to 3. Each grade in the series offers three traditional stories, four modern stories featuring Aboriginal protagonists, and three informational texts on a variety of engaging topics. The indigenous feast at KPS included talks by Inu-
ering of local families who entered into the spirit of the event, and it was very gratifying to see so many children in the culmination of the two-day gathering in North Grenville. Thanks and appreciation of all the participants in the gathering was given by KPS Principal, John Bourne, who officially passed the responsibility for next year’s TR+5 gathering to other schools in the Board’s District.
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by the sportsguy Your 73's weekend final All - Star game was all Black and White on Sunday, May 5, as they closed down their Import and Prospect Camp. Both squads were picked
after Saturday and Sunday morning selection to gain a place on the roster for the final game of the competition. After a consultation with the on-ice and off-ice personnel, the GM, Terry Nichols, es-
or take advantage of mistakes, without success. Second session, both White and Black came out hard and fast with end-to-end action, as new stoppers were attacked relentlessly, but the White stole the show and peppered shots that finally found their mark. Final twenty showed the white sweaters ahead by 1 on the board, and resulted in a 5 to zip white-wash to end the day. The GM made contact with individuals volunteertablished the line-up for the ing their time to separate last challenge and set up for the chafe from the shaft for the June invitational camp to potential Kemptville 73's players for June's camp. finalise new 73's squad. First period was an even affair, with each team feeling the other out to force the play
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Gord Logan, of the NG Times by Tim Carter Wednesday, May 8 McHappy Day - was an outstanding success for our local McDonald’s Restaurants. Thanks to the participation from the communities of
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donor. Charitable receipts are available for teams who bring in their receipts for shed materials. The deadline is August 1. All sheds must be delivered to HOL on or by this date. The winner will be determined by People’s Choice and the prize has yet to be set. Each shed will be auctioned online, beginning at 9 a.m. August 10 and ending at noon on October 1. This event was created to raise funds for HOL’s Handyman Heroes initiative. This project involves licensed tradespeople volunteering their time to help at-risk families, using their skills in construction, home repair, or vehicle maintenance and repair. The volunteer tradespeo-
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by Deron Johnston When people receive their property tax bills from the Municipality of North Grenville, they may not be completely aware of the makeup of that bill. There are three different rates contained in each tax bill, and each rate pertains to a different obligation. There is a lower tier municipal tax rate (North Grenville), an upper-tier municipal tax rate (the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville – UCLG), and the education tax rate, as determined by the Province. Your total annual tax bill is calculated by using all three rates and multiplying them by the value of the property that you own, which is assessed every four years by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. Any increase in value from one assessment to the next is then spread out equally over the following four years. This year’s North Grenville municipal tax rate was reduced from the 2% increase committed to by the previous council, to a 1.5% increase by the new council. This 1.5% rise means an increase of $8.77 per $100,000 of the assessed value of a residential property and was one of the
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