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John and his wife Julie have chosen Winchester as their place of retirement.

They had no previous ties to the area before moving to Winchester in 2016, but are now proud to call the community home.

The most special part of John’s book writing story is of course the fact that all proceeds go to a good cause.

“As soon as I made the decision to publish the book, Julie and I knew that we would not take any money and that it would be donated,” John explained. “We decided on Homes for Heroes in Kingston. We now donate 100% of all royalties. My first cheque was donated in Kingston this summer and was just over $6,000, the second cheque will be donated in the near future. If I can help one of our Canadian heroes regain some dignity and get them off the street, it will all have been worth it.

Besides financial support for veterans, “White School Black Memories” also has value in sharing the experiences of a typical Canadian soldier. “I hope that it helps keep our soldiers’ stories alive for the next generation,” John added. “I hope that it gives some soldiers out there the courage to ask for help if they are suffering

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He experienced both writer’s block and an inability to stop writing at times, and much of what he wrote was content that he felt unable to talk about out loud – things that made him “angry or extremely sad”.

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“I continued to write and ended up telling the story of my life with the emphasis remaining on Operation Medusa and Afghanistan.”

John was soon persuaded to pursue publishing through Double Dagger Publishing, a veteran-owned company.

Over a year later, John is now actively promoting the book. He has promoted “White School, Black Memories” both on social media and in person, and has also visited military bases and Legions with the book. “The outpouring of support and love has made this nerve-racking experience all worthwhile,” said

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by Brandon Mayer The tunes of South Mountain musician Cory M. Coons are known for delighting ears all over the world, but it was just last month at the famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville that Cory was given a significant honour, and one that would make even the most famous of musicians glow.

At the annual Josie Awards ceremony, presented at the Grand Ole Opry, Cory’s song “Long Hard Rain” was awarded Song of the Year in the Rock category.

Cory lives on a farm that once belonged to his grandparents on Pleasant Valley Road, just south of South Mountain. He has been local to South Mountain most of his life, and is now a third generation resident who is proud to still call the community home. He also teaches guitar lessons at Kevin Eamon’s music school called “Rock My House” on South Gower Drive in North Grenville, in addition to other private teaching.

“My greatest accomplishment would have to be my family life with my wife and daughter,” Cory told the Times. “I always say, ‘Music and family are centre stage!’

They go hand in hand in my life.”

Musical accomplishments come in as a close second for Cory, with the most recent award for “Long Hard Rain” being “up there”, Cory said.

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John carries the physical and mental scars of a lifetime of serving Canada.

“Losing soldiers in combat, getting wounded and realizing that it could have been me lying dead next to my soldiers changes a person in ways that are difficult to explain to others,” said John. “I dedicated my book to the soldiers of Charles Company, and I now strive to not only keep their stories alive but to honour them,

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“Since it was held at the Grand Ole Opry House, I received the honour and accepted it in “the circle” right on the Opry Stage! What a thrill!” added Cory. He had previously won Producer's Choice Honors in Los Angeles at the former Los Angeles Music Awards.

Cory first became involved with music as a bass player when he was just 13. He performed in high school bands at Christmas assemblies and talent shows, and began creating his own songs and writing lyrics early on. “I have travelled and toured in Ontario, and across the southeastern US in the late 1990s in different bands,” said Cory. “Then I released my first CD in 1999 under the band name “Tycoons”, and my first solo album in 2004. I have continued to pursue music and release albums and EPs since then, and have had the opportunity to work with many different professional studio musicians and record producers in various locations in both the US and Canada over the years.”

As with all artists, Cory’s success is not about luck, it’s about hard work and determination, combined with a healthy amount of musical instinct, of course.

“I have been very fortunate, but I have also worked very hard in the independent music industry for over 30 plus years,” Cory added.

He recently released a compilation album of most of his singles and some other album tracks from the past 10 years on a new album called “Across The Great Divide” (Singles and Album Cuts 2012-2022).

Have there been challenges along the way? Of course! Money is always a challenge in the arts, and having the proper budget to do recording projects, etc.

can always be a sticking point. Cory promotes the value of working with the right people who are in it for the right reasons, and the local area has delivered wonderfully in that department.

When asked how it feels to win such a prestigious award, Cory didn’t hesitate to share his excitement. “It feels wonderful to win a Josie Music Award!” said Cory. “It is a fantastic event with amazing independent artists from all over the world who come to attend!

I have been nominated a few times in other categories over the years, but this year was extra special to win and to accept the award at the famous Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville with my family in attendance!” Cory was also thrilled to be in "Studio A" of the Opry for the pre-party gala, where the show "Hee-Haw" used to be filmed. Cory watched the show as a child, and being there gave him memories to last a lifetime.

Last month was not Cory’s first time in Nashville, and it almost certainly won’t be his last. He hopes to continue writing and recording new material in the near future for release. He also still performs live locally in the area and out of town. “I am always looking to expand my horizons in new venues or festivals and events as well, and I want to thank all my friends and fans for their amazing ongoing support over the many years of my career,” Cory added. “It means the world to me, and I am truly blessed and grateful for everything!”

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Council update

by Brandon Mayer The most recent meeting of North Dundas Council on October 17 began with a public meeting to consider a zoning amendment for a property in Chesterville. The application for the amendment was made by ZanderPlan to change the property from “general commercial” to “general commercial, exception 14”. This exception would be used to allow no more than 40% of the rear ground floor to be used as residential space.

No comments were received from members of the public prior to the meeting, and no one came forward to speak when the invitation was extended during the public meeting portion of the Council session on October 17. However, Councillor John Lennox asked the representatives from ZanderPlan, who were in the audience, to come forward so he could ask a question.

Councillor Lennox alluded to the fact that several Chesterville properties owned by ZanderPlan have been operating contrary to their current zoning, with residential tenants occupying the ground floor of the buildings despite them being zoned as commercial. He referred to the tenants who will be forced into eviction now that ZanderPlan will be following proper zoning rules, and urged the organization to help these tenants find housing during this transition.

Councillor Lennox told the Times that ZanderPlan has been fined in the past for violating zoning rules.

The ZanderPlan representatives noted that it is difficult to find commercial tenants for Chesterville properties, especially without knowing what type of business may open within them. The example of the former Harmony Drop In property was given as an example – it is currently not renovated for a business to move in because ZanderPlan is hesitant to renovate it for one type of business (such as a butcher shop) only to have an owner of a different type of business (such as a clothing store) become interested.

Following the adjournment of the public meeting, Council heard a presentation from the South Nation Conservation Authority regarding upcoming watershed programs and services, and learned of new requirements for certain programs to be approved by the Township before they can proceed. This was approved later in the meeting.

Housekeeping items came next. Such items of routine business included those related to the Township’s overtime and time-in-lieu policies, as well as the creation of a new Assistant Administrator/Human Resources Manager position.

Next, Council was tasked with making a decision regarding a property situation similar to the one discussed in the earlier public meeting. The property under consideration

looks of interest. The business quickly returned to agenda items, including the awarding of $400 community grants to Naomi’s Family Resource Centre and the Winchester Lions Club. A proposal for an outdoor skating rink in Harmony Park was met with much enthusiasm from Council.

Mayor Fraser announced that his term as SD&G Warden is coming to an end, and that North Glengarry Mayor Jamie MacDonald will be taking over for the coming year.

Council gave its approval to support a motion put forward by other area municipalities to urge Premier Doug Ford’s provincial government to mandate stop arm cameras on all school buses as a means of enforcing traffic violations regarding the passing of stopped school buses.

Finally, at the request of Mayor Fraser, a change was made to the hiring process for the CBO that puts “the Mayor and one other member of Council” on the hiring committee for the new CBO. Councillor Matthew Uhrig volunteered to be the “other member of Council”, and the motion was passed unanimously. It seems apparent that Council was worried about bias or unfairness in the CBO hiring process, though this was not discussed during the meeting which ended after just over an hour-and-ahalf.

was the subject of its own public meeting earlier this year, with some revisions made on the proposal, and an agreement that it could go before Council for a final decision without the need for another meeting.

However, there was one sticking point for Councillor Lennox – the proposal was for 52% commercial space and 48% residential space. In the previous public meeting, Council had discussed the necessity for more commercial space above and beyond the proposed 50%, and Councillor Lennox stated in the current meeting that he feels that the 52% proposal is simply the bare minimum to satisfy the request but is still too low. However, Councillor Lennox lost the vote to his colleagues in the matter – the zoning amendment was passed 3-1 (the Mayor does not vote except to break a tie).

Councillor Lennox told the Times, “Developers are placing the Township in a tough position of having to balance the tenant’s needs, long term planning, and trying to compromise with the business owners.

I fear that the tenants will be impacted negatively.”

A return to routine business followed. An interim Deputy Chief Building Official was appointed – Jason Forget, upon the departure of Jacob Forget – and in a mysterious moment, Mayor Tony Fraser asked CAO Angela Rutley an aside question about how he could request a change to the hiring process, leaving his fellow Council members with

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Night and dusk

by Brandon Mayer Isn’t it fascinating how big of a difference in community quality and spirit a local government can make? This month officially marks one year since new local councils were sworn in across the Province. In North Grenville, the ceremony took place on November 7, 2022. In North Dundas, it happened a little later in the month, on November 15, 2022.

Time flies, doesn’t it?

The new Council members in North Dundas are no longer new. The wholly re-elected Council in North Grenville is now a quarter of the way through its second term together. What a great time to evaluate its performance thus far.

Shall we?

Firstly, both councils are great at promoting community spirit and inclusion.

Even those with conservative views surely feel, in 2023, that the world has a place for everyone. The simple gesture of flying a rainbow coloured flag

for one month every year hurts absolutely no one, and reminds historically marginalized and mistreated people that they belong here.

Bravo to the councils of both North Grenville and North Dundas for approving this simple gesture for the month of June.

We have recently seen an example of a council having no such grace. In Merrickville-Wolford, a similar motion was defeated by a 3-2 vote in September, as the three men casting “nay” votes smirked with apparent amusement. What an awful message they sent to gay and lesbian youth and adults who pay taxes and contribute to the Merrickville-Wolford community just like everyone else.

A vote in favour of a pride flag does not need to translate into support for the teaching of lewd topics in schools (spoiler alert: no such inappropriate teaching takes place, but that’s a separate article for another day). Support for the pride flag also doesn’t need to mean supporting a person’s right to identify as a potato

or a hat (as my 12 year old and his friends love to joke about).

Simply put, the pride flag does not need to be seen as a symbol of liberal extremism.

We live in a conservativeminded area, but we can still show the potentially hundreds of gay and lesbian local residents that they have a home here and are safe here, in a world where not every area can boast the same level of inclusion.

Such matters aside, the councils of North Dundas and North Grenville differ in many ways. North Grenville is growing rapidly, now bustling with department stores, eateries, and countless local businesses. Many NG residents feel that this growth is too fast, and that the small-town feel is now a thing of the past. The section of County Road 43 that passes through Kemptville is slated to be widened with extra lanes, and there are talks of a new downtown hotel and even an indoor aquatics centre coming to town. Council is pushing full steam ahead in NG. It does raise the classic “chicken or

egg” question: is there an influx of newcomers driving NG growth by necessity, or is NG Council being bold in its expansion of local amenities, thus attracting scores of new residents and turning Kemptville into a “suburb of Ottawa”, as so many locals claim?

In North Dundas, growth is more sustainable, and the status quo is as evident as ever. Residents of ND have much less to fear when it comes to threats against the “small town lifestyle”, although the addition of an A&W in early 2022 – the Township’s first and only drive thru burger chain – definitely struck terror in the hearts of many residents.

Never before was anyone so scared of a hamburgeron-the-fly, and probably never since. “They’ll take away customers from our mom and pop restaurants,” residents said. It was only a matter of time, though. I remember being stopped for directions to the local McDonalds location a few years ago while at work in Winchester, and was met with a look of horror and confusion

when I told the unsuspecting lady that Winchester did not have a McDonalds or in fact, any drive-thru fast food restaurant at all. Her face was not wrong – Winchester is growing.

The growth in ND is different from the growth in NG. In ND, growth is more natural and reasonably sustainable while Council seems to spend much of its time solving problems.

“How do we increase the number of water connections without compromising water quality and quantity in the years ahead?” And then there is, “How can we keep enjoying community events when insurance is getting so darn expensive?” (This one, at least, appeared to get resolved). Oh and my personal favourite, “How do we keep kids entertained without having to actually pay for any recreational amenities, while increasing taxes anyway?”

It wouldn’t be accurate to say that NG and ND are “night and day”. Both councils must necessarily deal with a lot of what I call “routine business” such as

zoning and planning matters, a similarity that begs the use of the phrase “night and dusk” instead. In North Dundas, a disproportionate amount of time seems to be spent dealing with internal housekeeping matters, such as Township staff wages and benefits, but that is another “story for another day”.

Being the Editor of the NG Times and the ND Times has its perks. One is that I get to see the same types of the complaints rolling in from both sides of Boundary Road. The most common one is: “I contacted the Township/Municipality weeks ago and never got a response”. It’s true that expert municipal staff on both sides of the border work tirelessly to recommend Council decisions which can’t then be reconsidered solely due to the concerns of one resident, but I must agree that a response to all inquiries should be given.

It’s only polite, after all.

So how did our local governments measure up so far this term? You be the judge!

disconcerting.

AARP is best known as the acronym for the American Association of Retired Persons, the Canadian version is CARP -- Canadian Association of Retired Persons. Why would AARP be submitting an article to the NG Times? Then I noticed that, in the body of the article, the acronym was written as "ARPA Canada".

Okay, the byline was probably a typo. But who is ARPA Canada?

A quick search of the internet revealed the following, taken from the organization's web site. "The Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada is a grassroots Christian political advocacy organization. The mission of ARPA Canada is to educate, equip, and encourage Reformed Christians to political action, and to bring a biblical perspective to our civil authorities.

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Jesus Christ is sovereign over all, including all civil governments. However, we also uphold the separation of the institutions of church and state."

Knowing the source of the words printed in the Times on Oct 12th, assists this reader, and possibly others, in better situating the positions and perspectives contained in the article. If the submitter of an article doesn't properly identify themselves to readers, is there a role for the editor to insert this before going to print? Or is it to be left to the reader to figure it out?

Sincerely, Maria Koller-Jones

the American Association of Retired Persons (tired eyes that day, I suppose). We do get all kinds of submissions from across the country and sometimes around the world. It’s inspiring how many hopeful people submit material to print media in hopes of having it printed,

but we of course can’t print it all and must painstakingly sort through it. We made an error in this case and will be more vigilant when it comes to submissions from this contributor in the future.

Thanks for your feedback.

Brandon

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I lost my right arm on October 18, 1944, while serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy. I was staked out at a farmhouse that had a children’s treehouse located nearby. In the treehouse was a sniper who kept shooting at our boys. A tank then came which shot out shells, the shrapnel hitting my right arm.

When I returned home from the war, I joined The War Amps and have been a member ever since. This association was started by First World War amputee veterans to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees.

Having just recently turned 100, I am reflecting this Remembrance Day upon all those who served in my regiment and never returned home. Their absence weighs on me and it is essential that we keep

their memory alive. I take comfort in knowing that The War Amps and its young members will continue to keep spreading the message long into the future.

The sacrifices of those who served (and continue to serve) deserve to be remembered and honoured. Each Remembrance Day serves as a poignant reminder of the tremendous price paid by these brave individuals.

Their selflessness and courage continue to resonate, and it is our duty to ensure that their legacy endures.

Lloyd Brown, 100 Member of The War Amps Dear Editor, The last issue of the Times contained an article submitted by AARP, with no full/expanded name included in the article. The use of the word "euthanasia" in the title rather than MAID (medical assistance in dying) was also a little

Response from Editor: Hi Maria, You’re right and we apologize for the error. We try to include all perspectives with as little editing as possible, and it was me who typed out “AARP” in the byline, thinking it was from

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Remembrance Day McCrae’s poem, two women services in North Dundas began advocating for the

by Fiona Plunkett South Mountain resident 2nd Vice President, Public Relations Officer, and Band Liaison Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 212, Kemptville As you may have noticed last week, volunteers were scattered across the region with poppy boxes.

Most of us wear them every year. Most of us have a collection of poppies from previous years in corners of our homes. Most of us have heard of In Flanders Fields (originally titled They Shall Not Sleep) and can recite at least some of the poem. But

do you know the history behind the poppy, as a symbol of remembrance?

The poppy is the most enduring symbol of the First World War and Armistice (Remembrance) Day. Very few things grew in the churned up soil of the Western Front. In fact, they flourished in the chalk, soil, and lime, and their beauty stood out against the devastation of the land. They inspired Canadian Surgeon, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, to write the famous poem in 1915 which is now read around the world.

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poppy to be adopted as the official symbol of Remembrance.

Madame Anna Guérin, born in France, moved to England in 1911, and then to the United States when the First World War broke out. By 1920, she was responsible for Poppy Days in a number of states. She travelled to England and with her experience in fundraising and women’s groups, she advocated for (and offered to fund) one million poppies made in France. The British Legion announced that November 11 would be known as Poppy Day, and commissioned an additional eight million to be manufactured in England.

American professor and humanitarian Moina Michael penned her response entitled We Shall Keep The Faith in 1918, and also began her mission to make the poppy the official symbol of remembrance in the United States.

In 1921, the Royal British Legion, the Great War Veterans’ Association (from which the Royal Canadian Legion was formed) and the American Legion Auxiliary began wearing the poppy on their left lapels, closest to their hearts, in order to remember the sacrifice of soldiers in times of war.

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Shop till you drop at Winchester's Shop Crawl this coming Saturday, November 4th!

Here's how it works: Pick up a passport at your first stop – this is your exclusive savings pass! A list of participating businesses can be found on a dedicated Facebook page, allowing you to plan your route. Have

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Shop Crawl participants are entitled to exclusive savings and giveaways! This is an event that you don't want to miss.

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On the same day, you can shop local vendors at the Joel Steele Community Centre. This event was amazing last year, you won't want to miss out!

There’s never a bad time to support local, but if a “best time” could

exist, then the Winchester Shop Crawl would definitely be in the running. It boasts shopping you can feel good about because you know you’re getting great discounts, a chance to see what many different local businesses have to offer, and a chance for a prize at the end.

One stop shopping… almost… literally!

There's definitely something for everyone in Winchester on Saturday, November 4th!

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submitted by Jen Creech One of Canada’s top disc golfers, Thomas Gilbert, visited our South Mountain 9 hole disc golf course on the weekend of October 15th.

Returning from the US and European pro circuits this summer, Thomas was coming home after placing second at “ Le Phe-Nominique, Quebec. Three hours from Nominique, Thomas was delighted to discover our 9 hole community golf course.

Disc golf is an accessible all inclusive sport that is gaining popularity around the world. Developing his game at grassroot courses such as ours, Thomas is recognized internationally and has earned multiple sponsors such as Thought Space Athletics who he partners with today.

Kudos to the keepers maintaining the South Mountain course, encouraging participation in an up and coming sport.

On a late evening effort to record some of our resident garden bird happenings, as October draws to a close and the beautiful autumnal leaves flutter to the ground to form a lovely mosaic of colours, I have taken to writing this article. The Chickadees flit back and forth in their own inimitable way between the safety of the trees and the relatively exposed food contained in the hanging feeders. They don't dwell for any length of time at all to eat food such as Nijer seed, even though it can't take much effort to eat it, being a very small size seed. It's a quick dash to the feeder, an equally quick peck at the seed and then, beak full, away again without seemingly having time to stop. Time and time again they will repeat this routine and must cover many miles in their lives just to get a bit of nourishment in what they consider to be the safest way possible. It gets quite tiring just watching them but it is fascinating to watch even if there are other birds using the feeders.

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gue or have disputes with their peers or other kinds of birds; even if they are already feeding at a spot, they will yield to any who challenge them, even those of their own ilk.

Other regulars at the feeders who, in contrast to the Chickadees, will stop on a feeder for a very long time are the Goldfinches, who are now sporting their much duller winter plumage, which is exaggerated by the background pinkish and orange colours of the autumn trees if my camera lens happens to catch them in the right light! A White Breasted Nuthatch put in a very brief appearance just to let me know that he is still around and I hope to hear his lovely little "beep beep" chatter as he moves up and down the trees in the upcoming days in his search for natural food.

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Of course our regulars like the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers, Mourning Doves, Juncos, Blue-jays, Cardinals, Sparrows and Rock Pigeons are still very evident and will continue to be so, as will be the two or three Crows who drop in as well. All are welcome even though they sometimes may be taken for granted during my daily scan out of the window to see if there are any different avian visitors in the garden. Sometimes there are some pleasant surprises, but my usual birds more than suffice when it comes down to it and I hope that you feel the same way too and simply enjoy whatever you get to see. Stay safe and well.

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Farmers urge government to invest in rural healthcare

by Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, OFA Healthcare affects all Ontarians and regardless of where we live in this province, its services and resources are something we all depend on from time to time.

The provincial healthcare system has long had its challenges but as we’ve all seen, those have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as our growing population. Those problems are common to all Ontarians, but the impacts in rural Ontario are even more acute.

My family and I farm near Winchester, south of Ottawa, and although we have a wonderful clinic and smalltown hospital in our local area, we’ve always had to go to larger urban centres to access specialists, higher level testing and certain treatments, such as when I went through cancer diagnosis and treatment in the last several years.

Our community has also always worked hard to ensure that we support our hospital, such as coming together to fundraise for our new mammogram machine.

What is happening with

more alarming frequency now is rural hospitals having to temporarily – and sometimes even permanently – close their emergency rooms because of lack of staff or resources. And as rural doctors and other healthcare providers retire, it is becoming harder to attract those professionals to our rural communities, even as our communities grow and require additional resources.

Although it’s not directly a farm issue, access to health care in rural areas is critical – access for us as patients to emergency rooms, staff and doctors, and for hospitals and clinics to be able to access innovation, technology and workers to properly treat residents in their service areas.

Rural healthcare is also part of the bigger issue of rural economic development. Since the pandemic, more Ontarians are moving to rural areas or smaller hub communities and one of the big criteria is access to healthcare. For those communities themselves, the better their infrastructure, the better able they are to attract and retain healthcare professionals.

Last fall, delegates at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) annual convention passed a resolution that our organization work with other provincial health care stakeholders to urge the Ontario government to act more quickly and decisively in filling staffing gaps within the provincial healthcare system, and support legislation, tools, and

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activities to improve access to healthcare.

Since then, OFA has written to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones to raise awareness of the rural healthcare issue. Last winter, we focused on rural healthcare and the importance of taking steps to address its challenges during our Queen’s Park advocacy day where we met with MPPs of all parties. We communicated the urgency of labour shortages and the heightened risk to rural Ontario posed by emergency room closures.

We’ve asked the provincial government to prioritize filling staffing gaps and making funding available to leverage innovation, technology and evaluate new patient care approaches and models that have been successful in other communities.

We’ve also encouraged government to better support long-term care services across rural and northern Ontario by recruiting and retaining skilled labour and establishing adequate, predictable and stable direct care funding for these facilities.

Current challenges aside, I do want to take this opportunity to thank the healthcare professionals in our system today. The work that you do is hard but so very valuable and I can say that from my own experience with my cancer treatments, that I received wonderful care and compassion from the medical staff charged with looking after me.

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The Kemptville Salvation Army is presented with their $500 donation.

by Brandon Mayer The Highway 43 Car Club is at it again, supporting local charities and doubling its donations from last year. The Club has existed proudly for 16 years, and one of its founding principles – besides acting as a social club and a means to keep the automotive hobby the future of our healthcare system and that healthcare is not the only priority file the government is tasked with addressing. However, as our population both grows and ages, the demands on healthcare in Ontario will only increase and our existing challenges and shortcomings will only become more acute.

Government investments into rural infrastructure such as our hospitals will support the health of our communities and the sustainability of future generations of farmers. Many of the most impactful solutions take time to implement and work to their best capacities, so the time to start is now.

alive and well – is to give back to the community with both time and funds.

The Club survived the COVID-19 pandemic, but felt the impacts just as many other organizations did. The Club runs on a model of fundraising, and then donating the proceeds to local charities.

Because their fundraising efforts were halted by necessity during the worst periods of the pandemic, there were less dollars to give away last year, but that didn’t stop the Club from making two $250 donations to the Salvation Army in Kemptville and the Community Food Share in Winchester.

In the past year, fundraising and membership have ramped up again, and the Club was proud to be able to give $500 to each of these two organizations this year.

Over the years, the Club has also proudly supported other organizations and events such as the Children’s Wish Foundation, the Kemptville Youth Centre, Winchester DairyFest, and the Merrickville Youth Group. “A big part of the Highway

43 Car Club's goals is to actively support charities and organizations within our community,” reads a statement on the organization’s website.

“We had a better year than last,” said Club Vice President Kevan Whittaker. “More sponsors stepped up to help us out.

We had a Mustang cooler that we raffled off. We also held a Swap Meet that brought in money.”

It’s not only fundraising that distinguishes the Highway 43 Car Club as a dedicated service organization. Members also volunteer their time to make a positive community impact. “This year, we visited six retirement homes which put smiles on the residents’ faces,” Kevan explained. “We also celebrated our 15th Anniversary of Cruise Nights. Our Club membership has grown over the last few months and we’re looking forward to next season, bigger and better!”

The Club is very visible in Kemptville, where Cruise Nights are held over the spring and summer months on Friday evenings in the Food Basics parking lot. Antique cars and muscle cars fill the parking lot on these nights, attracting the attention of people of all ages. To learn more about the Club or how to join, visit its website at https:// hwy43carclub.com/.

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NDUSC 2023 Season Wrap Up As Fall sets in, a quick look back on the soccer season may provide us with a glimpse of the sun.

This past season was a great success; the number of youth players climbed to 429 and hopefully will continue to climb next season. We are a volunteer organization so a big thank you to all those who volunteered, drove players to their games, to the township and the executive board, all of you helped to make this a successful season. The Club was able to donate food to the foodbank and a cash donation of the funds raised at our funday will be made to WDMH. So overall, a successful season even with some struggles over things outside of our control such as smoke. Even with the growing pains of switching to the new app, we will continue to improve our communication and have our weather policies more accessible so there is less confusion.

The future success of the Club also depends on volunteers and we need to find a Treasurer to continue to function as a Club. If you are interested in that behindthe-scenes position that does not require soccer knowledge, this is the position for you, the only caveat is you will need a VSC police check which we will give you a letter for.

If a different opportunity to volunteer with us has piqued your interest, or you have questions or comments, we can be reached at secretary@ndusc.ca.

See you at the fields, Adam MacDonald, NDUSC Secretary

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Tid bit musings

by Elva Patterson Rutters, RSSW Was it you? Did the comment, deed or action originate from you? Was your motive pure and objective or on contemplatively sabotaging someone? Do you understand the reasons behind your actions? How does the objective differ from the subjective? Is there a more sensitive response? Perhaps a response with a more constructive outcome. Inadvertently, we can cause hurt, but we need to own it and make amends today. Having faith, in a Higher Power often aids in this healing process. The serenity prayer comes to mind.

Throughout life, we often make observations and then relay them as concrete scenarios.

In fact, when we say someone appears sad, we base this on things we observe like tears, frowning, humped shoulders and so on. Yet some of those observations could be due to other reasons; laughter (laugh til you cry) produces tears, allergies produce frowns, and medical conditions produce humped shoulders. Unless someone says they are sad, we can only surmise the associated feeling. Hence we can conclude that someone appears to be sad rather than being sad. Our goal is to learn to express how we feel in an age appropriate language and respectful manner. To deny your feelings or any one else's may result in medical ailments like heart attack, sore muscles, mental illness, blood pressure issues and so on. Yes, other factors may also contribute to those conditions as well. Did you take time to ask how someone is today and really listen?

Did you relate a story with only part truths, mixing your feedback in with the observations? People believe what they hear to be the only truth forgetting the untold elements.

Sometimes that is a way people try to formulate a better image of themselves while degrading another. This reminds us of the "telephone game" where the original rendition gets misconstrued. Before you arrive at an opinion, do you consider contacting the subject to verify information? Always consult the source whether it is internet, facebook, media or personal conversations before relaying the story.

Feelings and lives are hurt due to misconstrued rumours or stories. It becomes our responsibility to investigate before relating what may be a subjective, tainted, hurtful incident.

It is our responsibility to validate that story before taking concrete action in retaliation.

Isolation, estrangement and ignoring are ways we retaliate. They hurt the recipient. We only evaluate within our own experiences which can be very limited or tainted. Do you intend on hurting someone emotionally or psychologically? That intent can be direct or passive aggressive. Question your motives or desired result. Living through the youthful years is where we hopefully learn those skills rather than emulate negativity. Striving to be a better person is your life long learning goal.

Is it you who can take corrective action for behaviours, words and messages? Will it be you who changes the dysfunctional patterns learned from dysfunctional historical algorithms? Will you take today to say sorry and make amends? This moment is all you have, so make your choice a healthy constructive dynamic. When today becomes yesterday, it could be too late.

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Leave a legacy to local health care submitted by Erin Kapcala Perhaps the simplest way of making a legacy gift is through a bequest (a gift) in your will. One line can leave such an impact! And your estate will receive a charitable income tax receipt which can help offset taxes - which could be the highest they have ever been.

You can also donate registered assets such as RRSPs, RRIFs, or TFSAs, either by listing your wishes in your will or listing the WDMH Foundation as the beneficiary of one of these investments. Gifting all or part of these investments is an effective way to reduce the taxes payable by your estate – and your estate will receive a charitable income tax receipt for the entire value of your gift.

There are a number of ways to support the WDMH Foundation with a gift of life insurance. Depending on the policy, you can use a gift of life insurance to receive a charitable income tax receipt in life or for your estate.

For gifts of securities, there is favourable tax treatment related

to the taxable portion of a capital gain. If you are considering making a gift, you may want to consider a gift of appreciated securities. Anyone considering this type of gift should consult their professional advisors before proceeding. When assets are gifted, a capital gain may result. However, if you transfer shares directly to the WDMH Foundation, you don’t pay any capital gains and you’ll receive a charitable income tax receipt for the amount of what the shares are valued at when they settle into the WDMH Foundation’s account.

Whether it is a giftin-kind, a gift of real estate, or other tangible property - we are here to help you with your decision to give. Often these assets produce little or no income in life and cause no financial hardship to donate them. In doing so, you may make a gift that is more than you thought possible, and you will receive a charitable income tax receipt to reduce your income taxes.

To learn more about legacy giving to support Winchester District Memorial Hospital and/ or Dundas Manor LongTerm Care Home, please

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contact fellow legacy donor, Erin Kapcala – Manager of Major and Planned Giving for the WDMH Foundation at 613-292-7468 or ekapcala@wdmh.on.ca Community. Care.

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Readers are cautioned to consult their own professional advisors to determine the applicability of information and opinions in any particular circumstances.

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submitted by Helen Porteous The Vernon Women's Institute held its regular meeting on October 17th. Special guests at the meeting were Kristen Casselman, Managing Director, Winchester & District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) Foundation and Cholly Boland, WDMH and Dundas Manor CEO. Cholly and Kristen gave an update on what is currently happening at WDMH including how they live up to their commitment statement of Compassionate Excel-

lence and Closer to Home.

Some programs that WDMH offers that Cholly highlighted as 'closer to home' include the surgery program, birthing program, dialysis and satellite chemotherapy programs, a sleep lab, and a cancer coach program. As well,

it offers rehabilitation services for heart patients under the Ottawa Hospital. They insert PIC lines at the hospital and have a medically assisted dying program. They serve close to 80,000 patients per year and have a large diagnostic imaging department.

WDMH is among the top 3 hospitals in Ontario for overall satisfaction. It also has a teaching program and hires about 70% of the students who have done a placement there. It also has a Research Program.

It was very informative to hear all of this information and we thank Kristen and Cholly for attending our meeting, keeping us informed and answering the questions or concerns that we had.

WDMH is celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2023. Congratulations!

WDMH is an asset to our community, and the Vernon Women's Institute donates funds each year to this worthwhile institution.

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Why a universal basic income won’t work

by Brandon Mayer The federal government is toying with the idea once again of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program that would potentially see base income payments for all Canadians in the future. Did you get butterflies? So did I – free money is always a welcome prospect after all. But would such a program work? Does it make sense? Simply put: no.

There are two options with a government base income program. One is for it to be truly universal, where everyone receives a base payment every month regardless of their need for it. This payment could be $2,000 monthly, for example. The advantage of this method is that it doesn’t de-incentivise November 2, 2023

working. Payment is received regardless of current income level. Work more, get more money.

Work less, get less money.

There is no “replacement” of income for those who slack off. A disadvantage, however, is that scores of people are going to receive money that they don’t need.

We are unfortunately accustomed to excessive waste in government, but giving thousands of dollars every month to people who already live comfortably with six figure incomes is an idea that really takes the cake.

The other possible method for UBI is a payment program that is geared to income. The downside to this should be obvious – it gives people very little reason to work and contribute to society.

Working less hard and

making less money has no real consequences when the government promises to make up the difference.

I’m prepared to make a bold statement: No matter what method the government uses, a UBI program would be a firm step in the direction of communism.

Take the “truly universal” implementation method as an example. My wife and I are fortunate to be in a financial situation where we wouldn’t need UBI payments, but would be receiving them anyway.

We might therefore get excited and set our sights on buying a new boat or renovating our house, but if we back up a moment, the question remains… “who is paying?” We would have more possessions without increasing our contributions to society. That reality is not reality at all, it’s delusional 10

insofar as it misses the point of society entirely.

Grateful to be receiving an extra $2,000 per month, would my wife and I be blind to the fact that as an upper middle income family, our tax dollars would also be expected to pay for other people’s benefits? In other words, in receiving our $2,000, would we notice the extra $3,000 a month that the government would manage to claw away in taxes?

Ultimately, the whole proposal feels like a plan to give everyone the same finances without requiring them to provide the same level of work and benefit to society. I work 60 hours a week, and I don’t do it so that someone who works 20 hours a week can take my money when it’s confiscated as taxes and redistributed as basic

income.

I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and I am not entitled.

Like many, many others, I grew up poor, put myself through school using loans that I meticulously paid off with employment income, and I still work long hours in order to sustain the lifestyle that I enjoy. I am not “entitled” to more than anyone else, but I certainly do “earn” more than a significant portion of society.

There are benefits that work. The Ontario Trillium Benefit and the GST Credit are two examples of things my wife and I don’t receive, but I have no problem with the fact that others do. My wife and I receive a rather low payment for the Universal Child Care Benefit, and again, we have no problem with that. I

know many hardworking people who need the much higher payments that they receive, and in this economy, I am glad that they receive them.

A UBI costing the government (i.e. the taxpayer) tens of billions of dollars is a recipe for governmental waste, total unfairness in the redistribution of wealth, and rising unemployment as unambitious people choose to ride the system instead of paying their own way. Keep the benefits and credits we have, and let income be up to the income earners. Canada’s economy may be struggling, but what we need to fix it is strong leadership, not magical remedies that fail the common sense test.

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Chesterville MacEwen’s robbed at gunpoint

appears to be a snowmobile helmet that obscures his face and head, hiding any clues related to hairstyle, hair and skin colour, or facial features.

In addition to his disguising attire, the man also brandishes what appears to be a pistol, though there is no telling whether it is real or fake. No motor vehicle was observed in the area, suggesting the man is either local, or had a getaway vehicle hidden far enough away from the scene to avoid the vehicle being seen and later identified by witnesses.

It is reported that the suspect got away with about $300 worth of cash and cigarettes. In the hours following the robbery, about a half dozen OPP police vehicles could be seen in the parking lot of the gas station, no doubt starting the investigation.

Anyone who may be able to help the OPP identify the suspect, or who may have seen something in the area on the night in question that could aid in the investigation, is asked to contact the SD&G OPP at 1-888310-1122, or Crime Stoppers to report anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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by Brandon Mayer The MacEwen’s gas station and Quickie convenience store in the heart of Chesterville was the site of an armed robbery last week, and the subject was still at large as of the time of writing. The crime took place on October 25 at around 10 pm.

Security camera screenshots taken from the night of the incident show two photos of the suspect, though they do not provide much for the public to go on. The suspect is male with a thin build, wearing a black top and black or dark blue pants.

He also sports high top shoes or boots, gloves, and perhaps the most distinguishing article of attire is what

Arena sign update: no leads

by Brandon Mayer As reported in the last issue of the Times, the roadside sign at the Winchester Arena was badly damaged by a motor vehicle collision in the late evening hours of October 12. A witness at the time reported that she had seen the collision occur, and that it was the result of joyriding gone wrong.

The OPP has now confirmed that on the night in question, officers did attend the Winchester Arena in response to reports that a motor vehicle collided with the sign and then drove off. However, the motor vehicle was not located following the incident, and with insufficient evidence to proceed, there is no ongoing investigation.

The sign was taped off to prevent anyone getting too close in the days following the collision, and was eventually removed entirely for either repairs or replacement.

The original witness who spoke to the Times has one important message to add in the wake of the incident: “Hopefully it brings some awareness to the reckless driving on Main Street. People drive way too fast. One day, a kid is going to get hit crossing to get to the park.”

It’s true that driving in North Dundas leaves much to be desired.

Crosswalk violations have been a problem for years, in addition to speeding and a continued daily problem of vehicles driving the wrong way on one-way streets near the hospital.

Just because no investigation is currently open, does not prevent those with information from coming forward. The matter can always be reopened if sufficient information comes to light to justify proceeding. Anyone with information relevant to the investigation should contact the SD&G OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Those wishing to remain anonymous can call Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers instead at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online at https://crimestoppers.ca/send-a-tip/.

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The family announces with sorrow the passing of Pauline Sharkey of Winchester at the age of 84 years. Pauline passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 19, 2023.

Pauline was born in Winchester on January 17, 1939 to the late Frank and Ida Cross. She lived in Chesterville most of her life with her husband Francis and moved back to Winchester in the late 90's. She worked at Dundas Manor until her retirement. She was a faithful member of St. Clare's Anglican Church in Winchester.

Predeceased by her loving husband Francis, siblings: Beatrice, Willis, Joyce, Carol, and Susan. and her granddaughter Kaitlyn. Pauline is lovingly remembered by her children: Bobby (Maggie), Debbie (Rick Rochon) and Donna (Guy Heuff) Also left to mourn are her grandchildren : Jennifer (Anthony), John (Stacey), Kevin (Taylor), Kirk (Veronique), and her great grandchildren : Ethan, MacKenzie, Maverick, and Gabriella, and her sister Jacqueline Cross, brother-in-law Dan Gordon and her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Osgoode Care Centre for the excellent care given to Pauline.

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“A little fun for the neighbourhood”:

pumpkin carving contest winners announced

by Brandon Mayer What better way to celebrate the fall season than with a pumpkin carving contest? For the second consecutive year, a group of local businesses ran such a contest last week, which resulted in many skillfully handcrafted pumpkins being on display in Sweet Corner Park in Winchester

in the days that followed.

The Planted Arrow was one Winchester business that participated in the fun project. Its owner, Kelly Windle, explained that the project was initiated to create North Dundas’ “own little pumpkin inferno in downtown Winchester”, adding that its main purpose was “just to create a little fun for the neighbourhood”.

The event began ear-

lier in October with a deadline of October 23 to submit an entry form and pay the $2 entry fee at Foodland – a participating sponsor. From October 24-26, completed pumpkins were dropped off at The Planted Arrow. Judging took place on October 27, and the winners were announced on October 28. “The Township graciously offered Sweet Corner Park for display,” said Kelly. The pumpkins were displayed until Halloween.

Why a $2 entry fee?

It was used to cover the costs of the pumpkin and to incentivize completion, Kelly explained. Other sponsors of the event were Iron Forge, The Hollow, and Fat Les Chip Stand.

Up to $125 in gift cards were available to be won.

“I love events like this

because it’s fun for the community as it allows people to get creative, showcase their art and skills, and who doesn't like to brag that they won a carving contest?” Kelly added. “It’s like going out to see the Christmas lights around town, but spooky. A fun pastime that hopefully grows every year.”

This year’s contest winners were: - Most Creative: Maddox and Kelly M – dia de los Muertos pumpkin - Best technique: Lexie Fuerte – stitches pumpkin - Fan Favourite: Jenn Begin – let me out pumpkin - Under 17: Rorie Briggs – wolf pumpkin Congratulations to all the winners!

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NDDHS update submitted by Shealyn Elliott These past few weeks at North Dundas District High School have been full with entertaining events and important fundraisers for our community. To begin our third week of October, our Student Council began its annual food bank to donate to the local Food Share in Winchester. As soon as we started our food bank, we had many students come in to contribute to this great cause. In the end, we collected almost 220 non-perishable items which surpassed our initial goal of 200 items. We are so grateful to everyone who donated and are thankful for this opportunity to support our community. North Dundas District High School also began our School Council’s Fall/Christmas Fundraiser to raise money for Student Wellness Initiatives, including clubs, sports, events, and other important programs. We are selling an assortment of gorgeous holiday wreaths and centerpieces to add warmth and festivity to your home this Christmas. We are thankful to our providers, the Bradford Nurseries and CC farms, for their contribution to our fundraiser.

To end October, the Student Council planned two big, exciting Halloween-themed events. The first major event was the Halloween dance. The event was a night of creepy songs and creative costumes, creating a perfect atmosphere to fully enjoy Halloween. The Student Council prepared a frightening array of delicious Halloween treats and held a spooky costume contest. The honourable mentions for the results of this contest are Sophia Mcrostie for most creative costume and Preston Homes for scariest costume.

The dance was well received by the student body, and everyone is ready and excited for the upcoming masquerade ball. The final event of October is our yearly pumpkin carving contest. The Student Council would like to thank Miller’s Farm in Manotick for providing our pumpkins this year. We look forward to seeing who takes first place in this contest and if the winners from last year will defend their championship.

We, the NDDHS Student Council, look forward to our upcoming holidays and all the wonderful events to come, including the Christmas Concert, the Angel Tree fundraiser, and the Gingerbread House Contest.

November 2, 2023

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