Issue 24 2023 June 22 NG Times

by Brandon Mayer

Local resident Tasha

Kristina is a strong advocate for turtles and this week, she and others made an interesting find outside Salamander’s restaurant. “My boys came across momma snapper laying her eggs by the Salamanders restaurant, so my son biked back to notify me,” said Tasha. “I headed over barefoot to see for myself! I waited there for a good two hours until she was done and watched her head back to the water safely.”

Tasha, wanting to protect the eggs, obtained permission from the Municipality

Save the turtles!

Veterinary Clinic, as they are a designated a turtle first response centre. Please call first to confirm that they can take the turtle, at 613-2677373.

Do not feed or try to treat the turtle yourself. Don’t leave the turtle, as the OTCC can only help if the turtle is in your possession. If you are unable to keep the turtle with you, you can contact us to retrieve the turtle 613803-3925, and we will take over.

If the turtle is dead, please follow the same instructions as if it were injured. Oftentimes, they can seem like they’re dead but actually aren’t. Even if they are, the OTCC can extract and incubate eggs from deceased mothers, as well as take tissue samples for research. All turtles dead or alive are still valuable!

to place a nesting box over the eggs. She got the goahead within minutes, and obtained a nesting box from L&G Turtles in Brockville. “They call me the crazy turtle lady,” Tasha joked.

“I think the momma in me came out that day because all I wanted to do was protect them. I look forward to seeing those baby snappers peek their little heads through the dirt in about 60 days!” At the time of writing, Tasha was building a nesting box to protect turtle eggs on South Gower Drive. What do you do when you encounter a turtle?

Tasha shared this information:

If the turtle is not injured and is simply trying to get to the other side of the road, please pull over when safe to do so and help them across! Always move them in the direction they were heading. If the turtle is injured, place it in a dry, deep (they’re excellent climbers) bin with air flow. Make note of exactly where you found the turtle and contact the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre at 705-741-5000 as soon as possible and they will dispatch a turtle taxi to pick up the turtle to be taken to the trauma centre for treatment.

Alternatively, you can deliver the turtle to Perth

If you come across a nesting turtle, please keep at least two car lengths away so that the turtle doesn’t get spooked and abandon the nest. If it’s on a roadside, please contact us, as we may be able to protect the nest.

If the turtle is nesting on your own property, please consider protecting the nest - you do not need Municipality permission for this. We will gladly provide a nest protector, or I can send instructions on how to make one yourself. Never tamper with a turtle nest or attempt to move the eggs - this is illegal!

Let’s all work together to protect turtles!

A turtle found on the side of South Gower Drive. Photo by Tasha Kristina.

Seniors Expo June 24th Bishop’s Mills WOMEN Involved continues with successful community bake sale

The Seniors Expo is a free, fun, and informative event taking place on Saturday, June 24th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at North Grenville District High School in Kemptville. The Expo will feature exhibits, live music, a tearoom, and informative presentations on topics important to the 50+ crowd. The exhibits will highlight topics such as financial planning, home care and safety, health, recreation, travel and so much more.

The Expo, hosted by Beth Donovan Hospice, is a way to raise funds and awareness for its many programs and services. Some of the programs provided to the community free of charge include medical equipment loans, in-home visiting volunteers, day hospice, caregiver support and grief counselling. The Hospice receives 50% of its operating costs through donations and fundraising events like the Expo.

They hope to have 40 plus exhibitors at the event according to Outreach Coordinator Amy Tibben. “It’s great to see so many local businesses and organizations supporting the hospice by being a part of this event,” adds Tibben. For more information on this event, please visit www.bethdonovanhospice.ca or call 613-258-9611. To book an exhibit booth, contact amy.tibben@bethdonovanhospice.ca.

Sports Hall of Fame awards local youth with bursary

Annual KDH Foundation Corporate Golf Classic to be held July 25, 2023

submitted by Kristy Carriere Registration is now open for the KDH Foundation’s Annual Corporate Golf Classic!

Last year’s tournament was a sell out and raised over $44,000 for the KDH Equipment fund.

Funds raised from this year’s golf tournament will go towards the acquisition of a CT scanner for KDH.

submitted by Jeanne Lambert and Susan Jenkins

The Women Involved in the community of Bishop’s Mills are pleased to announce that the proceeds from the community bake sale held in May amounted to over $900! These funds were raised through the many contributions from people in the community and every dollar goes to support the community hall. The bake sale was part of Bishop’s Mills Day.

The past three years have been challenging times for meetings. Despite this, outdoor meetings were held when the weather was agreeable and virtual fundraisers when meetings in person were not feasible. Some of the highlights of the meetings held in the past few months include discussions about the historical society

quilt documentation, family histories, and things that we learned from the pandemic.

The WI participated in a new initiative In February as members collected fabric, notions, and patterns to be donated to the Ottawabased group ‘EcoEquitable’ and their “Sewing for Jobs” program. This program is a sewing training program created to equip newcomers, women experiencing barriers to employment, or individuals interested in entering the textile industry with the necessary skills to thrive. A carload of donations were delivered and well received.

Women in the community continue to work together and make a positive difference in the community. This past week, they met after having a potluck supper. Meetings will carry on again in the fall and the good

works of WI will continue. For information about attending local meetings, please contact Jeanne Lambert at jeanne.lambert828@ gmail.com. Or send a message through our Facebook page.

The Bishop’s Mills Women Involved has been involved in the community since 1985, sharing stories and building community. The Bishop’s Mills WI holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community.

If you are interested in finding out more about WI, see the provincial organization’s website: www.fwio.on.ca

Harry Pratt Memorial BBQ

submitted by Terri-Lyn McEvoy

submitted by KDSHF

The Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame has been established to recognize and honour those athletes and teams who have achieved outstanding success, and those who have made a significant contribution to the advancement of competitive sport in our community. We have inducted individuals, teams and sports builders who have made a significant mark on our communities’ reputation of producing and supporting athletes .

To help continue this tradition of quality sport in our community, the selection committee has set up a bursary program to provide financial assistance to deserving young athletes, their teams and their organizations as they strive to achieve their goals. The bursary program is funded by a golf tournament organized by members of our volunteer

committee. Our support can range from the individual’s registration with a team to the highest competition available for an individual or team.

We are pleased to acknowledge that we have recently awarded a bursary to a youth in our community. Brock Dowdall is heading to the World Disc Golf Championships and we are supporting his journey.

As with all organizations we are interested in adding to our committee with individuals knowledgeable about sports. If you feel you might like to serve on this volunteer committee, please contact kemptvilleshof@ gmail.com.

The next recognition Sports Hall of Fame event and golf tournament will be held in September 2024.

Get a full overview of the Sports Hall by visiting our website (kemptvillesportshalloffame.ca).

“Acquiring a CT scanner for KDH will be a game changer. Not only will it improve patient experience, it will also help to recruit and retain physicians to Kemptville.” Dr. Colin Sentongo, Chief of Staff, KDH.

Since its inception, the Annual Golf Classic has raised over $550,000 for new equipment at KDH.

The cost for golf is $200 per individual and $800 for a foursome. This includes 18 holes of golf, golf cart, complimentary BBQ lunch, delicious food and beverages on the course, golf prizes as well as cocktails and appetizers to end the day of play.

Back this year is both a silent and live auction of amazing prizes!

Don’t miss out on the premier tournament of the summer and help bring a CT Scanner to Kemptville.

For registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Kristy at kcarriere@ kdh.on.ca or call 613-258-6133 ext. 157.

Come on out and join us Rain or Shine for the 8th Annual Harry Pratt Memorial BBQ! Every year, we host this BBQ with the support of Fat Les's Chip Stand and Rush Truck Centers -Kemptville!

The Harry Pratt Memorial Fund was established in memory of the late Harry Pratt, a compassionate individual who made an indelible mark on the community of Kemptville, Ontario through his exceptional volunteerism. Harry's selfless dedication and numerous accolades have inspired the creation of this fund which aims to continue his legacy of service.

Harry Pratt was a beloved figure in Kemptville, known for his tireless commitment to improving the lives of others through volunteer work. He generously offered his time, skills and sometimes the shirt off his own back to various local charities, community organizations, and initiatives aimed at supporting those in need. Harry's impact was profound as he touched the

lives of countless individuals and became an inspiration for others to get involved.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Harry Pratt received several awards for his volunteerism in Kemptville and the greater Municipality of North Grenville. He was honoured with the Volunteer of the Year award multiple times and the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award. These awards are a testament to his unwavering dedication and the positive influence he had on the community. Harry's leadership and ability to rally others to join him in his fundraising efforts were widely acknowledged and celebrated. Most times you couldn’t chat with Harry without committing to supporting an important cause.

The Harry Pratt Memorial Fund continues Harry's legacy by supporting initiatives that align with his values and reflect the needs of the Kemptville community. The fund provides grants and resources to local organizations that demonstrate a commitment to community service, social welfare, and making a positive impact in

Kemptville and the greater Municipality of North Grenville.

The Harry Pratt Memorial Fund stands as a testament to Harry's remarkable character and his significant contributions to the Municipality of North Grenville. By perpetuating his legacy, the fund aims to inspire others to engage in acts of selflessness and foster positive change within the community, ensuring Harry's spirit of generosity, compassion, and service lives on.

The Chamber of Commerce will be supporting the Harry Pratt Memorial Fund.

Bill Forbes (Sports Hall of Fame Committee) and Brock Dowdall

Swish of a pen

by Brandon Mayer

Humans can be some of the most brutish creatures on earth. We talk about animals such as apes as though they are simple, violent, and worthless, yet sometimes we fail to look in a mirror. Humans are dominators. We are at the top of not only the food chain, but also every controllable facet of earthly life. In some cases, this is because of our size – when compared to insects, for example – but in all other cases, it’s because of our intelligence. We may not want to come face-to-face with a bear or a coyote, but our species has the brainpower to design and manufacture guns, and those can win every battle between humans and animals.

A line in a New York Post article says it all: “Humans have survived hundreds of thousands of years thanks to our advanced intelligence — and our steadfast capacity for cruelty.” The same article points to research that suggests that 28% of all deaths of land vertebrate species on Earth result from human activity – and this is considering direct causes only! In other words, it does

not include the effects of things such as urban sprawl on the destruction of animal habitats.

What made this all come to mind was a recent CBC article detailing an argument by Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan that by-laws should be updated in North Grenville to better control the population of domestic cats that roam away from their yards. She is suggesting that cats need to be subject to the same rules as dogs, meaning that they can be captured by animal control and their owners can be fined when they “go number two” on the neighbour’s lawn.

This subject has definitely gained the attention of North Grenville residents. You’ll find, in this issue of the Times, a letter from a resident supporting Councillor O’Sullivan’s viewpoint. There are ample opinions both for and against the Councillor’s position – this variety of thought is one of the many things that makes North Grenville diverse and special. One resident sent me some information that pokes some holes in Councillor O’Sullivan’s view. This resident brings up valid points. Are we going to start tagging cats

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

A letter to Councillor

O'Sullivan,

I support strongly your position on restricting the activity of cats that leave their owner's property. I live on a 34 acre rural property and have for the last four years continuously chased my neighbour's cat off my property often in full view of them. When I told them to keep their cats off my property, I was met with hostility, i.e. foul mouthed swearing and lewd gestures. I have witnessed the cats killing birds along with their offspring who nest under my eaves as they climb the posts to get to them. I have encountered and chased healthy pet cats who hunt in my 20 acre backfield. Unfortunately, I do not know who owns the cats, otherwise I would be notifying them

the same way we tag dogs? Good luck getting most cats to wear collars! And how do we expect by-law officers to catch these skittish and often antisocial animals?

I have questions of my own, stemming from a childhood experience. One day when I was about 13 or 14, we started hearing a creepy low hissing sound coming from underneath our front porch. We couldn’t see anything, but we could hear it. It went on for several nights until the culprit finally became comfortable enough to show his face – it was a black stray cat. He was very skinny and scruffy, and his voice no longer worked, perhaps due to a fight with another cat. He was still very chatty, but his meows sounded more like an empty rushing hiss as opposed to any noise produced by vocal cords.

The stray cat reminded my dad of a cat he had in childhood, named “Puff”. This all happened during an emotional time as my paternal grandfather had passed away a few months earlier, and so we wanted to care for this cat who we also named “Puff”. Although Puff would frequently come inside to eat some food, get warm, or

experience a bit of human affection, he generally hated indoors. He would scratch at the doors desperately to get out, so we let him. He never asked to be “taken in” after all. He was an independent cat, and we were just the family that would give him some food and shelter when he asked for it. We don’t know where he came from or what kind of life he had led. We were just a stop along the way. Questions that come from this experience are: at what point does a cat belong to someone? At what point does an act of kindness turn into a fine for possessing an unregistered pet? How many stray cats vs domestic cats are pooping in gardens? And finally, what makes humans so eager to control every aspect of animal life with the swish of a pen?

I can already picture the letters pouring in, telling me that anyone who feeds stray cats is part of the problem. “Well of course that cat pooped in my garden… the neighbour was feeding it!” I will never be the type of person who is able to lay my head on the pillow at night and sleep knowing that an animal is dying one of the slowest and most agonizing deaths possible. Starvation is

utter cruelty. You don’t want poop in your garden, I don’t want animals suffering. Priorities, priorities…

When cats happen to wander into someone’s yard and beg for some of that “humanity” we humans are always bragging about, we have choices. The first choice is probably the easiest and most non-human. We can demand that someone capture and cage the animal for no crime besides doing its business – business that most humans also do every day. The second choice is to be proactive – and human. Ever hear of Critter Ritter? Scram Cats? The Cat Scat Mat? These are garden cat repellant products. We buy the best fertilizers and the best seeds and the best gardening implements and the

most kink-free garden hoses, all in the name of making beautiful gardens. But when it comes to cats, instead of taking responsibility and sprinkling a little “Cat Be Gone” (patent pending), we want to show our teeth and assert our dominance over animals as usual.

Should there be a cat bylaw? It depends on how well thought-out, reasonable, and human it is. Caging animals that poop is no less inhumane than the “bad zoos” that make headlines. Stop dominating animals with the swish of a pen. Sincerely… a dog lover.

as well.

If you want a heart-rending story, here's a couple within my experience: what about the feelings of the bird parents who were nesting under my eaves frantic about losing their healthy, thriving brood to a cat and then the very next day being killed themselves. Or what about the St. Patrick's Day I drove into Kemptville to celebrate only to stop for a cat left for dead in front of Home Hardware. I contacted the on-call Vet in Kemptville, picked up the cat whose body I felt to be broken and for which euthanasia was the only viable option, only to discover that after a brief inspection by the attending vet, that the cat was pregnant. Thank you very much to the cat owner whose cat did not "return home" and who made me and the

attending vet responsible for resolving a horrific and ultimately preventable situation. I don't go to any more celebrations in Kemptville.

I do not hate cats - I used to own 2 cats in an apartment in downtown Ottawa and they were kept indoors or on leash if I took them outside. I do not want cats on my 34 acre property. They do not belong in the wild and are causing extensive harm to small wildlife which has been documented. As you know, wild bird populations have plummeted recently due to Bird Influenza - I have seen for myself the drastic reduction this year in my local bird population. A very strong argument you and cat owners may not have considered is the very real potential for cats to eat diseased birds thereby increasing the danger of the

virus mutating and jumping to mammal populations ie US. It has already been documented this jump has occurred in a few wild mammals and has yet to be determined by how much. So far nothing has been reported about cats eating dead birds and getting sick probably because it is not a reportable disease by Veterinarians and no one is looking into the population specifically.

This is entirely preventable - cat owners need to be more responsible to keep their cats on their property, indoor or outdoors. There is absolutely no reason for a domestic cat to be allowed to run loose and wreak havoc anywhere at any time.

For those who object to a pound "kill" policy then it may be suggested they put their names forward to look after the animals

impounded and find homes for the "unwanted" as well as be involved in the education program. For what it's worth, this is reverse discrimination - if it were wolves or coyotes hunting and killing livestock, they are mercilessly hunted down with gun and dogs until the pack(s) is(are) destroyed. So what we have now is an overpopulation of domestic stock killing wildlife.

In summary, domestic cats do not belong in the wild nor should they be allowed to run wild. Owners who willfully allow their cats loose are basically saying they don't want the cat living in the house.

Vicky Stamison

Council update

by Brandon Mayer

Following a closed session meeting on June 12, Council met a second time last week for a busy regularly scheduled Council meeting on June 14. Absent from the meeting was Deputy Mayor John Barclay who was attending the MyView Youth Film Festival which he helped to found.

The meeting began with a presentation that served as an introduction to a later public meeting on the zoning by-law amendment requested for the proposed new development at the intersection of County Road 43 and Pinehill Road. Following this introduction, the land acknowledgement was read and the meeting proceeded as per the agenda.

Next, Mayor Arie Hoogenboom from the Township of Rideau Lakes presented an update on the Maple View Landings Redevelopment Project. The object of Mayor Hoogenboom’s presentation was to ask for a donation from the Municipality to put toward the facility. In addition to encouraging the Municipality to run a fundraising event in the months ahead, Mayor Hoogenboom also respectfully asked for a direct donation of $1 per North Grenville resident for each of the next three years. This works out to a total donation of about $51,000. The presentation was well received, and Mayor Nancy Peckford thanked Mayor Hoogenboom for taking the time to present.

Following the Maple View Landings presentation, the public meeting regarding the requested zoning by-law amendment took place. Much discussion took place between members of Council, an agent of the developer, and Deputy Director of Building & Planning, Philip Mosher. One of the

important discussions was regarding affordable units.

The Municipality’s plan suggests that 25% of new housing built locally should be “affordable”. However, due to the nature of the 150 proposed seniors’ residential units, lower affordable housing figures of 10%-15% have been debated for this development.

In a very unusual situation, when Mayor Peckford called the question to move the motion and approve the zoning by-law amendment, and following Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan raising her hand to be the mover of the motion, no other member of Council agreed to second the motion. Mayor Peckford asked if any Councillor would be willing to explain what they would like to see prior to moving the motion forward. Councillor Kristin Strackerjan spoke up and asserted that she believes that the parking situation needs to be figured out first. “We continue to do this throughout the Municipality where we set ourselves up for failure when it comes to parking,” said Councillor Strackerjan. She further noted that she does not want the motion defeated as she believes it is a “great project”, but that more information is needed.

A motion to defer the decision until (tentatively) July, pending more information on the parking situation, was passed unanimously.

The final major agenda item discussed was a motion from Councillor O’Sullivan to include cats in the Municipality’s by-law to control domestic animals at large.

Mayor Peckford noted the controversy that this issue has created with strongly opposing opinions, to the point that it gained relatively rare local coverage by the CBC.

“I am not looking for a cat fight here,” Councillor O’Sullivan joked in the meeting. “I am not proposing that we round up and kill

all cats that are running at large.” The Councillor further explained the detailed reasoning for her position.

Councillor Strackerjan provided an opposing opinion based on her conversations with many residents and with the SPCA. She stated that the proposed motion would not be easily enforceable and would put undue pressure on animal welfare organizations. She also questioned whether cats that are rounded up and not claimed would be caged long term or euthanized. Further, she relayed a local veterinarian’s comments about the necessity for some cats to be allowed to go outside for exercise.

A local resident also addressed Council regarding her previous experience with a similar by-law from when she lived in Nepean in the 1990’s. She warned that the Nepean by-law resulted in cats being euthanized and neighbours being pitted against each other. Interestingly, this resident revealed that she moved to North Grenville to leave “that kind of environment” behind. Another resident spoke to Council to voice support for Councillor O’Sullivan’s motion.

Ultimately, Councillor O’Sullivan’s motion was defeated by a vote. Mayor Peckford invited Councillor O’Sullivan, or any other Council member, to bring back a modified motion in the future. Councillor Deb Wilson thanked Councillor O’Sullivan for bringing awareness of the issue to the public; however, Councillor O’Sullivan seemed unhappy, saying “but that’s what the motion was – you defeated it.” Mayor Peckford interjected and asked that informal discussion be reserved for after the meeting, before ending the meeting after just over 2.5 hours.

The Kemptville Male Choir brings harmony to the NG Library

submitted by the Kemptville Male Choir

It’s all about that bass! Come enjoy an afternoon of song with the Kemptville Male Choir on June 24 and remember the days when you sat on your dad/uncle/ grandpa’s lap, when the magic of men’s voices soothed your soul. Directed by Alto Bev McArthur and Accompanist Deb Protsack, the choir will harmonize a variety of old favourites including Broadway tunes, spirituals, and popular tunes like "Sweet Caroline", "Goodnight Sweetheart", and "Unchained Melody". The Kemptville Male Choir only performs occasionally, so catch them for a rare performance at the Street Piano as these local fellas are sure to please!

What? The Kemptville Street Piano Concert Series presents

Who? The Kemptville Male Choir

When? Saturday, June 24, 2pm

Where? North Grenville Public Library terrace

How much? Free! (Cash donations welcome, or see the featured section on our FB page for the link to our GoFundMe campaign.)

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS

The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events

Sign-up to receive Mayor Peckford’s e-newsletter at: northgrenville.ca/connect.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

COUNCIL MEETINGS

Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings.

• Friday, June 30, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. (Closed Session) – Catered

Affairs

• Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. (Open Session) – Bishop’s Mills Hall, Bishop’s Mills

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www. northgrenville.ca/meetings

• Environmental Action Advisory Committee – Monday, June 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

• Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Municipal Clerk

The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Municipal Clerk in the Corporate Services Department. For a full list of available positions and information on how to apply, please visit www.northgrenville.ca/careers. Please submit applications to hr@northgrenville.on.ca by 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 29th, 2023.

Advisory Committees

The Accessibility Advisory Committee currently has room to accommodate more members. Visit northgrenville.ca/committees for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613-258-9569

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TAX BILLS

All 2023 final tax bills have been mailed. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Municipal Office at 613-258-9569. The due dates are June 30 and September 29. Payments can be made in person by cash or debit. Credit card is available only when paying online through the North Grenville website.

ParticipACTION

Get active North Grenville!

ParticipACTION Community Challenge is back starting Thursday, June 1 until Friday, June 30, 2023.

Get active throughout the month of June and track your minutes on the ParticpACTION app or website. For more details visit: www.northgrenville.ca/GetActive

NORTH GRENVILLE IN BLOOM

North Grenville is participating in Communities in Bloom, which is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the aesthetic appeal of communities across Ontario. North Grenville is looking for residents and businesses to participate by sharing photos and details of their blooms. We will be putting together a profile book and tour of the community for the judges visiting the second week of August.

If you’re interested in taking part in the initiative, including contributing to the profile book, tour, or submitting your beautiful photos of local gardens and landscapes, visit the North Grenville in Bloom project page on northgrenville.ca/projects. For more information, contact vision@ northgrenville.on.ca.

The

Building: 613-258-9569 x130 Fax: 613-258-1441

Fire Services Info: 613-258-9569 x201

Fax: 613-258-1031

By-Law Services: email: bylawinquiries@northgrenville.on.ca 613-258-9569 x211

Police Administration: 613-258-3441

Animal Control: 613-862-9002

Indigenous History Month

Minerals and Treaties

by David Shanahan

The British and Canadian Crown has many reasons for entering into treaties with the Indigenous peoples, none of them for the benefit of the local inhabitants. Whether it was "freeing" land for European settlement, or clearing the way for railways, hydro lines, or access to lakes and rivers, these treaties usually resulted in Indigenous communities being denied access to traditional sources of food, clothing, or other necessities. The official government policy was that lands not being used for farming or other settlement by Europeans was ‘waste land’, and this is what all of Canada was called until acquired for settlement: "the waste lands of the Crown". One example of this was the alienation of mineral-rich lands north of Lakes Huron and Superior. The Robinson Treaties of 1850 were seen by Indigenous leaders beforehand as agreements for joint economic development of mineral assets. After the treaties were signed, the Indigenous peoples were informed they were now under British/Canadian law, and were subject to whatever laws and regulations decided upon by government. This included the right to licences to mine, fish, or cut timber commercially.

In the mid-1840's, large mineral deposits, particularly of copper, were discovered on the American side of the Lakes Huron and Superior. This naturally provoked interest on the Canadian side of the border, and a number of mining interests began to seek licences to explore for minerals in the area.

The Crown began issuing Licences for mineral exploration to white mining interests from about 1846. This exploration was seen as trespass by the Indians, and was resisted both in written protests to the Crown, and in physical confrontations with the mining interests. Some of the mining locations were found to be on village sites, and the incursion of uninvited miners, particularly at Mica Bay, resulted in Chiefs Shingwaukonse and Nebenaigooching leading a party of armed men to the site and having the miners, their families and equipment removed from the mining location. At first, the authorities were prepared to view this event as a local issue to be dealt with locally. But the mining company involved at Mica Bay insisted that the Government act against the "conspiracy and insurrection"of the Chiefs. This resulted in both men being arrested and brought to Montreal for trial. However, both Chiefs were well known

and respected and, with both aboriginal and European backgrounds, they were deeply experienced and able in the ways of both cultures. Public opinion, as expressed in the press, gradually came to sympathise with them and the charges were quietly dropped. The Government looked for ways of dealing with the fall-out from the mining licences controversy.

It was finally decided by the Crown to solve the problem by taking a surrender of the coastline of Lakes Superior and Huron by way of Treaty.

The treaties negotiated by W. B. Robinson in 1850 covered a much wider area than originally expected, and had far-reaching consequences for the First Nations north of the Lakes. The money used to pay the treaty annuities were taken from revenues the Crown had made from the mining licences, paying the Indians with their own money. Shingwaukonse and Nebenaigooching had argued for broader aboriginal rights in the months leading up to the Mica Bay incident, but the Robinson Treaties effectively enshrined a much more limited Government view of native title and aboriginal status.

The main beneficiaries of the treaties were neither white settlers nor the Crown itself. These lands were

not bought to provide land for settlement. Instead, the treaties were made to clear the way for commercial operators to exploit the mineral and timber assets of the area. The rights of the original inhabitants of the land were brushed aside in a very obvious manner. There was an underlying assumption that, unless land was being exploited by farming, or commercial operations like mining, then it was being neglected and underused. In other words, traditional Indian land use patterns were not recognised as valid. Worse, they were a reason in and of themselves to justify taking the land away and making it "useful". And so, as in almost every other "treaty", the original inhabitants of the land were officially excluded from exploiting their own natural resources which were handed over the private commercial operators, often with close ties to the bureaucrats issuing the licences. In some cases, communities had to ask permission of the bureaucrats to cut wood to sell in order to feed their children, wood which was on their own lands, their reserves, but was covered by a lease to a settler business. This too is Indigenous History.

On May 30, Aubrey Callan went to Perley Health to present Johnny Capes with his 60 year pin.

Aubrey Callan, District Veterans Services Officer and Zone G3 Chair Julie O'Brien, Immediate Past Present of Kemptville Branch 212

Live Programming & Upcoming Events

Kemptville Canada - July 1st Riverside Park Kemptville

This annual celebration has bumped up the fun with many family friendly shows, live music all day, food, jugglers, face painters, balloon maker, caricature artists , beer garden and so much more!

Help celebrate Canada Day right here at home. Check out: https://www.facebook. com/KemptvilleDistrictCommunityAssociation

Kemptville Folk Club Meeting @ Maplewood School in Oxford Mills, alternating Wednesdays. Contact Peter Johnson to find more information or go to the North Grenville Municipality website https://www.northgrenville.ca/community-and-culture/ resources/community-events/2043/kemptville-folk-club

Kemptville Live – July 20-23

So much to see, best to check out their Facebook and get tickets early! https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleLive

Open Mic - Goose and Gridiron - Merrickville, alternating Open Mic held on Fridays, open to all. More information available on Facebook Page https://www.facebook. com/events/756805212484842

Vibration Studios – Located on the main street in Osgoode. Vibration Studios is a live music hot spot and Café to take in many local performances. Performances can be found on their Facebook page.Tunes at Noon are always entertaining. https://www.facebook.com/VIBE613

Bruce Enloe - Brings live music sessions to the Hyde Smokehouse and Bar, alternating Wednesdays. Check out the Hyde for details.

DIFA – 5th annual Charity music festival – Rotary Park in Brockville Ont., will be the host location for a very special musical performance to raise awareness and funds for the DIFA program. This is a free concert under the roof and all are welcome. Please see their Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/events/232125289423856

Kemptville Legion – Fun events, from Euchre and Bingo, to Darts, and Karaoke! Don’t forget their awesome breakfast too! Check out their Facebook Page https:// www.facebook.com/Kempvillelegionbranch212

The HYDE Smokehouse & Bar – The Hyde has added live music every Saturday night; they have a great mix of local and regional musicians. See their Facebook page for upcoming shows. https://www.facebook.com/hydesmokehouse

Kemptville Campus Community Garden Opening – Picnic on the Campus - June 25th come on out to support this wonderful addition to our community. Join in the festivities from 1-3pm and enjoy a live local band, as we support this great planting resource. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091248708336

Smokie Ridge Winery –Drive -In MOVIE NIGHT Smokie Ridge Winery, July 29th with a Live music show is a must see. This first-time event has some ticket prizes on their Facebook, a super cool way to see a great movie in the Vineyard. https://www.facebook.com/smokieridge

Spencer City Bar and Grill – Hosts Live Bands regularly check them out. https://www.facebook.com/spencercitybarandgrill/events

Windmill Brewery - This Local Craft Brewery in Johnstown have a beautiful spot to host live music, with food and beverages available. Live artists every Friday evening, check out some awesome talent. https://www.facebook.com/windmillbrewery

Oxford Mills Canada Day , Food , Family Fun, Live Music in the park. Check out their facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/events/1285778488751170

The Kemptville Street Piano: Saturdays; 2-4 at the Kemptville Library

Great musical guests each week .. check out their FB . Canada Day, 12.00 until 2.00, The Street Piano will be hosted by The Kemptville Folk Club, organized and lead by Tom Bryant, of The Folk Club and his Song Circle Group. https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano

Spencerville Mill Presents – Live entertainment June,25 1920s Speakeasy theme will greet eventgoers with vintage cocktails and a selection of appetizers, dinner with wine, live jazz by Sue Baker and The Rhythm Makers, dancing and games of chance throughout the evening … plus some fun surprises. All are encouraged to wear 1920s attire. https://www.facebook.com/groups/161166961181860/user/100064718616877/

Get ready for Canada Day in Kemptville!

submitted by KDCA

Your Kemptville District Community Association (KDCA) has been working hard these past few months in anticipation of the festivities this Canada Day 2023 at Riverside Park. A thanks to our sponsors: title sponsor Myers Kemptville Chevrolet / Myers Manotick Dodge, and Fireworks sponsor Kemptville Canadian Tire as well as the support from the Municipality of North Grenville and Celebrate Canada. With their generosity, we have been able to put on quite the show this year! Rain or shine be prepared - you won't want to miss anything!

Our family zone will be full of activity all day. In addition to the many games we set out for families to enjoy independently, we have ordered two large inflatables. There will also be Yoshi's Juggling Show, a presentation by Spring Action Trampoline, and little ones will see the always adored Brad the Balloon Guy as he creates endless balloon animals, and families won't need a camera to commemorate the day as our caricature artist will be creating a memorable piece of art for your walls! The afternoon for the youth wont finish there! Thanks to our heroes at Kemptville Infinity and the Kemptville Legion, the Glow Dance Party will once again be held in the Legion Hall as evening falls!

The main stage will be rocking all day again this year with our refreshment tent and stage set up to showcase The Garrison Blues Band, Three for the Show, Got Ya Covered, 2 Person Duo, and our title band whom you have seen before – the 3 Pistols! There are still a lot of time slots available for our community group colleagues to take the stage between our musical artists and speak to a captive audience about your program in the community. If you are a local business owner who would like a few minutes we can certainly see what time we have for you as well – just reach out and we will do our best to accommodate all.

Of course that isn't all – Paws 4 Fun Agility will be showcasing their canine talents, our local vendors will be lining the park, and our food vendors are getting their skillets ready!

The Legion Breakfast will be starting off the day with a great meal and an opportunity to join friends at 8am, and Opening Ceremonies with the Legion Pipe Band will begin at 10:30. Look for the full schedule of events next week on our social media page as well as in the NG Times! Perhaps we will have a few more things to add by then! As always, your KDCA appreciates your support on this event and we look forward to the laughter and the fun this July 1st as the Community of North Grenville comes together to celebrate! For more information: kemptvilledisctrictca@gmail.com, 613-295-5903, or on Facebook – like our "Canada Day in North Grenville" page for all Canada Day events and the "Kemptville District Community Association" page for Canada Day postings and more throughout the year.

ParticipACTION money put to good use

In 2021, North Grenville was crowned Canada’s Most Active Community, after logging over 9 million minutes and beating out larger communities. In addition to the title, it also came with $100,000 in prize money.

After consulting with the community, it was decided it would be used to expand recreational opportunities in the rural hamlets, including a new play structure at Crozier Park, Oxford Mills and at Oxford Station Park; a new rink house at Bishop Mills Park; an upgraded basketball court behind the Burritt’s Rapids Community Centre. In addition, a portion of the funds were used to support the establishment of a re-built BMX pump track at Riverside Park.

Being named Ontario’s Most Active Community in 2022 came with $7,500 in prize money.

The prize money will be invested in expanding the recreation lending library, operated by the North Grenville Public Library and the Parks, Recreation and Culture Department. Items will include, Pickle Ball set, Tennis Rackets, lawn games, and snowshoes. In addition, a portion of the funds will be used to expand the skate and helmet lending library at the Municipal Centre, which has seen significant community intake.

For more information visit www.northgrenville.ca/GetActive

Sponsored by Peter Johnson and Jamming Around Man

submitted by Jill Sturdy, Municipality of NG

The Fun Fundraiser of the Summer

submitted by Sandra Ketchum Spencerville Mill & Museum

The Spencerville Mill Foundation’s challenging “Rise-Up” campaign intends to make the heritage flour and grist mill accessible to everyone by installing an elevator to the second floor.

The goal is to raise $100,000 to purchase an elevator and ensure that it blends seamlessly with the 1860s legacy of the Mill’s interior. This effort is close to about half that amount – helped immensely by an anonymous donor who has pledged to match contributions up to $30,000.

The highlight of “RiseUp” is a 1920s themed evening with visions of flappers, speakeasies and bootleggers in mind. This kind of fanciful entertainment is likely

not what Peleg Spencer envisioned when he first built the Mill but it does match his conviction that the Mill was a major endeavour – at first as a business, then as a necessity for the local community and then as an iconic treasure for all.

Here’s a chance to spend a fun evening with friends or family. Put together a table of 8 and save some $$

A friendly reminder to get your tickets now for:

A special evening of fine dining and entertainment at the atmospheric Spencerville Mill.

Help us kick off our fundraising campaign to make the Mill accessible for all!

JUNE 24 6:00 – 11:00 PM

Featuring a 1920s Speakeasy theme, guests will enjoy vintage cocktails and a selection of appetizers

Baldwin’s Birds

to start, a delicious fourcourse dinner with wine, live jazz by Sue Baker and The Rhythm Makers, dancing and games of chance throughout the evening … plus some fun surprises. Guests are invited to wear 1920s attire if they wish.

- $100 per person – or buy a table for eight at $90 per person

- For tickets, call Angela at 647-973-5752 or Mary Tessier at 613-4471533

- On-line tickets at Eventbrite.com

- Partial tax receipt for dinner guests

- CASH ONLY during the event, no ATM on site or in the village

Raptors return to North Grenville

see the hawk that hunts in a pack, like wolves? There is even a bird of prey that has the most highly developed sense of smell in the world –better than a bloodhound! Or how about a falcon that plunges into a dive that can reach speeds of 200 km/h as it soars over the heads of the crowd? You will have to come and see for yourself.

The Birds of Prey Show will take place in the arboretum of Ferguson Forest (entrance from County Road 43). Signage and volunteers will help direct visitors. Although admission is free, a suggested donation of $5 (or more) helps Friends put on events of this type and carry out our other programming.

Early morning singers

Nesting in our garden, seems to have slowed down for the time being, or at least the activity around my various nesting boxes has. The Bluebirds are no longer toing and fro-ing although I'm not sure what is happening with the House Wrens, who gave us the impression that they too had finished, but who are still visiting one of my nesting boxes as I write! They don't appear to be going in with food, so maybe they are thinking of another brood, I'll just have to wait and see!

Whilst watching what the Wrens are doing, I have been serenaded by the beautiful singing of a Song Sparrow, who is perched on the

top of a pine tree, filling the air with its song. It just loves to sing and doesn't seem to be afraid of sitting in rather prominent places to do so. Of course my camera's telephoto lens helps me to see it once I have managed to hone in on the spot it might be singing in, which with the naked eye isn't quite so easy. A little bit of perseverance pays off when seeking some of our more ardent singers, like the Robins and the Cardinals who also regale us at various times of the day and are equally elusive, as the small birds are, when it comes to wanting to see them and not just listen to them. You've probably found that out for yourself already without me mentioning it.

I was able to observe but not capture a rare bit of bird behaviour at our water dish the other day, as a Grackle took bird seed from a feeder and soaked it in the water before eating it. I have witnessed Crows doing it with bread, in the past, but I hadn't noticed any other birds doing it for quite a while until this happened. Maybe if you keep a sharp eye out, you too might see the birds do this. I hope so, as it all adds to the joy of seeing the birds doing "their thing" in their natural environment without our interference. Enjoy and stay safe and well, Cheers, John

Baldwin

Looking for something to do on Canada Day weekend? You can’t go wrong with the Birds of Prey Show, brought to you again this year by the Friends of Ferguson Forest Centre. There will be three shows on Sunday, July 2nd at 11:00am, 1:00 and 3:00pm. The show has wowed crowds in the past in our community, as the magnificent birds plunge and soar, performing free flight demonstrations before returning to their handlers. The Canadian Raptor Conservancy provides the show which features a wide range of birds of prey. Which

birds will be at the show is the decision of the Conservancy, but the crowd may see a bald eagle, golden eagle, Harris hawk, barn owl, great horned owl, red-tailed hawk, peregrine falcon, American kestrel or turkey vulture. The demonstration is expected to include five different raptors from around the world, including at least three birds of prey who will give a free-flying demonstration. While the birds are in flight, the handlers will provide educational commentary about each one.

Will you get to see the raptor with the best vision in nature, able to spot its prey over 20 km away? Will you

The Friends of Ferguson Forest Centre is a non-profit, volunteer organization that exists to preserve, protect, maintain, and enhance the Ferguson Forest trails and other public-use areas, in partnership with the Ferguson Forest Centre Corporation, for the educational benefit and enjoyment of the public and to promote the Ferguson Tree Nursery’s historical and ongoing significance to the Ferguson Forest Centre and the local community. The Friends of FFC hold a number of activities over the year open to the public, including interpretive walks in the Forest, and educational events. (https:// www.friendsofthefergusonforest.com)

submitted by Lynne Tyler

Canada Day story: Parliament Hill

Parliament buildings, May 1868, still unfinished. Photo: LAC PA-8976 building on parliament Hill was built between 1859 and 1865, before Confederation was a definite scheme, and was designed as the home of the Legislative Assembly and Executive Council of the Province of Canada. The Assembly had been moving between Toronto and Montreal since 1844, and it was not until the last day of 1857 that Queen Victoria announced that the capital would move permanently to Ottawa.

by David Shanahan

There are very few more potent symbols of Canada and Confederation than the Centre Block on Parliament Hill, with its magnificent Peace Tower, which speaks of Canada’s precious role in peace-keeping and peacemaking over the past 150 years. But the Centre Block is not the original home of Canada’s House of Commons and Senate. In 1916, after standing for just over fifty years, the first Centre Block was destroyed in a disastrous fire, leaving only the Library standing unscathed. The first Parliament

The contract for building the new Parliament building was awarded to Thomas McGreevy of Quebec City,

Canada East on 27 November 1859 and the original contract cost, which covered both the Centre Block and Victoria Tower, was $348,500. The building had been scheduled to be completed by 1862, but delays and amendments meant that it was many years after that before the final scaffolding was removed. Nevertheless, the Legislature began to use the building in June 1866. The final cost of the Centre Block and Victoria Tower ballooned to $1,750,720, or around five times the original estimate.

Remembering Sam: Fishing Derby and Fundraiser

derstanding. Over time, while my heart still aches, the grief has transformed into keeping Sam's memory alive and well.

Sam’s Fishing Derby takes place annually on the last Saturday of June to mark the kick-off to summer vacation. It has been up and running since 2014, and it is incredible to see how much it has grown and changed over the years.

families in North Grenville by raising funds for Sam’s Book Collection, promoting a love for reading and bringing the community together in Sam's memory. Donations for Sam’s Book Collection are accepted in person or online for Sam’s Book Collection. Please visit www.ngpl.ca/supportthe-library.

submitted by Nicole Thompson

It is hard to believe that it has been 10 years since my son, Sam Tobias, died. It seems like the blink of an eye, and on the other hand, it feels like a lifetime ago.

In memory of my sweet boy, Sam's Fishing Derby was started by

"Library Sue" Bergeron, the Children’s Program Coordinator at the North Grenville Public Library.

Initially, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this event, as my heart still ached, and I was unsure if I could participate without being highly emotional. However, Sue was very patient and un-

This year, Sam’s Fishing Derby takes place on Saturday, June 24th, at the dock by Salamanders, across from the North Grenville Public Library. Breakfast, snacks and water will be provided.

Sam’s Fishing Derby is more than just a fun community activity. It provides an opportunity for us to give back to other children and their

Sam was one of Library Sue's ‘children’, and believe me, she has many.

Sam and I often visited the Library at its old location at 207 Prescott St. and attended the weekly drop-in Sarah's Circle to visit Library Sue.

Things changed in 2012 when Sam was diagnosed with a childhood form of x-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). People with ALD accumulate high levels of saturated, very long-chain fatty acids in the nervous system and adrenal cortex. It is a progressive disease that leads to a vegetative state.

Sam's illness gradually robbed him of his senses until he could no longer walk, talk, communicate appropriately, and exhibited symptoms of dementia. Despite living in an abnormal situation, we tried hard to maintain some sense of normalcy. We continued to read every night, regardless of what he was losing. Though he lost many abilities, he still retained his ability to feel and touch. I would place his hand on my neck so he could feel the vibrations of my voice as I read to him, maintaining our bedtime routine. He would smile and make joyful noises as I read. It was one of the few enjoyments left in his short life. This is when I realized that reading to children is more than just stories; it's about connecting with the people they love.

Sam passed away peacefully at home, one year after being diagnosed with ALD in 2013.

Despite Library Sue’s retirement from her role at the Library, she graciously continues to be a part of this special fundraising event. The Library also continues to support this event, and I am grateful to everyone involved. We hope to see you there on June 24, joining us in one of Sam’s favourite activities, fishing.

Sam Tobias

Classifieds

FOR SALE

Mastercraft 10-inch mitre saw w. stand (brand new - never used) $150. Weight bench w. bar/ plates (150lb) $50. 613314-6811 (voice or text).

Now booking orders for new crop small square bales of hay. Call or text Jon. 613-227-3650

2016 JAYCO RV, JAY FLIGHT SLX. 21'6". In good condition. Email nadfudt@gmail.com for details and picture

Dollhouse, Foxhall Manor by Real Good Toys, with side extensions. Currently under refurbishment. $1500. tineboyer@gmail.com

Harmonica Phe 64 Chromonica, 4 Octaves, professional model, M Hohner, Germany. Contact 613-567-8533

Cedar posts and rails for sale. Jon 613-227-3650.

4X4 round bales of hay and straw for sale. Jon 613-227-3650.

Cedars for hedging, 2' tp 10', Tamarac & Spruce. Call Jim after 6pm 613-258-3561

Dry firewood for sale $110 a cord plus delivery fee. Call or text Jon 613-2273650

MISCELLANEOUS

HISTORIC HALL AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS in Beautiful Burritts Rapids! Start a book club in time for cooler weather in a hamlet near walking trails and parkettes. Our hall is well equipped for any gathering or celebration, and we offer very competitive rates. http://burrittsrapids.com

WANTED

Looking to harvest cedar trees for hedges off acreages from landowners. Please call Joanne 613-799-0958

Experienced+local farming family looking to buy a farm. Min. 10ac tillable with a liveable house. Open to creative solutions. davidrbailie@gmail.com.

Looking to rent farmland for cash crops. Call or text Mitch @ 613-262-1204.

FOR RENT

Property for rent for spring & fall deer & turkey hunting. Call Jim after 6pm 613-258-3561

CASUAL EMPLOYMENT - PART TIME

Afternoon and evenings, weather dependent Light duty work. Must be a resident of Kemptville, Transportation provided.

$20 An hour to start. No experience required CALL 613 894 5210

CLEANING SERVICES

MOVING IN OR OUT CLEANING OR OCCASIONAL SUPER CLEANING Jackie 613-821-6161

Rob: 613.795.1845

COMMUNITY EVENTS

RECURRING EVENT

PROBUS: Fellowship, Fun and inFormed presenters are part of the PROBUS gathering on the third Wednesday of each month at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:30AM. For more information contact at n.g.probus97@gmail.com

BREAKFAST, Kemptville Legion! Every 3rd Saturday from 8-10am - $8 for adults, $6 for children 10 and under. Euchre will be held following breakfast, registration starts at 11:30 am.

Kemptville Legion: Now Open Fridays 3-9. Free Pool and Darts. Everyone Welcome

BINGO, Kemptville Legion, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, doors open at noon

NG Duplicate Bridge Club Bridge, Masonic Lodge

311 Van Buren Kemptville, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12:15. All Levels of bridge players are welcome. Info call 613-795-7155

EUCHRE on Tuesday, June 27, July 11, 25, August

8, 22, September 5 and 19 at Pierce's Corners also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at 7:00 p.m. $5 per player. For information contact debiar@ymail.com.

BID EUCHRE on Tuesday, June 20, July 4, 18, August 1, 15, 29, September 12 and 26 at Pierce's Corners also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. and play starts at 7:00 p.m. $5 per player. For information contact debiar@ymail.com.

ACROSS

1. Agreement

5. Anagram of "Slid"

9. Speedy

13. Reflected sound

14. Sporting venue

16. Minerals 17. Dry 18. Confuse 19. Raise a stink 20. Loans

DINNA FASH YERSEL

by Peter Johnson

“The wee yin fell right on his bahookie.” At first glance, this appears to be a sentence constructed using the English language. It has the definite article, 'the', the verb 'fell', the preposition 'on', but what about the rest? It translates as “The little one fell on his bum”.

Bill Bryson, in his 1990 publication 'The Mother Tongue', wrote 'More than 300 million people in the world speak English, and the rest, it sometimes seems, try to.'

From there, he cited examples of various attempts by those not so familiar with the language. Consider this hearty announcement in a Yugoslavian hotel, “The flattening of underwear with pleasure is the job of the chamber-maid. Turn to her straightaway.“

“For non-English speakers everywhere, English has become the common tongue. Even in France, the most determinedly non-Englishspeaking nation in the world, the war against English encroachment has been lost.”

New words are added all the time. Some last, some do not. Many are just downright wonderful. Like 'bahookie'. Where on earth did the Scots come up with that one? Another gem is 'cockwomble'. That one is interesting; I'll come back to that momentarily.

Consider this--sounds like R.E.M., singing 'Losing My Religion', doesn't it? “Dunna be blate; glaep yun down.”

Translation: “Don't be shy; eat up.” Or, “It's a braw day for a dauner” is, “It's a lovely day for a walk”. “Dreak” is dreary, gloomy or dull; “fankle” can mean tangled, but....what, on the cobbled High Street of Linlithgow, does “cockwomble” mean? Ah well, let me help you here.

“ Cockwomble, noun, a person, usually male, prone to making outrageously stupid statements, and/or inappropriate behaviour while generally having a very high opinion of their own wisdom and importance.”

I first came across this word on Facebook...a place some call 'the home of cowardly character assassination'. If the word 'cock' originally came to us from French for a rooster, and if roosters appear to strut, then perhaps the origin of the word begins there. Sadly, these words on the ofttimes slanderous broadsheet were used below a picture of Pierre Poilievre.

The Conservative Party of Canada, in its infinite wisdom, decided that he was the man best suited to be their leader. I am no fan of Mr. Poilievre. Going back to the time that he was Stephen Harper's hitman, and Mr. Harper was doing everything he could to bi-pass the parliamentary process, thus undermining our form of democracy, Pierre was happy to help. Some have compared his language and politics to the nefarious and possibly criminal former U.S. President, good old #45. I think that this

The Food Corner

is insulting.

When we look south of our border, we see a broken country, fractured. They can't even talk to each other. Are we headed that way too? Not just with the evolution of our everchanging language, but with our thinking--with our lack of tolerance for each other? The tone and intolerance that we see with Americans is finding its way right here into our small community.

The attacks on civic officials is one example. The people writing for this paper have targets on their backs as well. In a month celebrating Gay Pride, everyone has to watch every single little thing that they say. 'I am offended', or 'That offends me', has brought about a new level of censorship to almost all discourse. They don't let a bit of truth or civility get in the way of their crusade to a place called 'Politically-CorrectPurgatory'. I am tempted to say, 'kiss my bahookie' but that would be crass as well as impolite, so I shan't. Instead, I should say, 'Let's talk. Let's be more tolerant and less judgmental.'

Everyone has the right to be offended. Of course, but those rights do not pre-empt or negate the rights of others to freedom of speech and the freedom to express their own opinions. Thoughtfulness, civility and compassion should be part of the discourse. In short, 'Dinna fash yersel...dinna be a numpty nor a nugget.'

By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville

Folks have been wondering what we keep around the kitchen at our farm that helps with “cooking from scratch”. As you can imagine, we are not very fond of fully processed foods and there is plenty of talent in the family to have home cooked meals pretty well each and every day. Below, you find an opening list of interesting spices, condiments and sauces that help make our home cooked dishes just that much tastier.

Our Favourite Kitchen Ingredients

• Balsamic vinegar

• Catsup (I hate to mention it but it’s an effective base to a lot of sauces for BBQ)

• Cheeses, e.g. cream, cottage, cheddar and mozzarella

• Concentrated chicken, beef and vegetable bases (Knorr)

• Crushed garlic as well as whole garlic cloves

• Crushed ginger

• Dried fruit, e.g., raisins and craisins

• Flavoured vinegars, e.g., garlic, chili, basil

• Honey

• Horseradish (the stronger the better)

• Maple syrup (for cooking, the dark stuff has a full-bodied flavour)

• Mayonnaise (I hesitate to say Miracle Whip, but what the heck)

• Molasses (a tasty additive to sauces)

• Mustard (assorted smooth and grainy (I’m really fond of Octoberfest Mustard!)

• Natural yoghurt (a great and healthy substitute for sour cream)

• Olive oil (pay the prices for as close to the best you can afford)

• Pasta sauces (they come in convenient sealer jars and are a great short cut)

• Sesame marinade (this is in common use at Salamanders)

• Sesame oil (really great when you add it to your Chicken Fried Rice)

• Sour cream (for anything and everything, as in Baked Potatoes)

• Spice cupboard basics: black and lemon pepper, cinnamon, cloves, dill, garlic, paprika, parsley, peppercorns, rosemary, sage, thyme

• Sweet Thai chili sauce (this has been a great boon to our cooking)

• Vanilla (the real stuff, preferably)

• Worcestershire sauce (it’s easier to pronounce it as Lee and Perrins…) For salads, it’s so easy to whip up your own salad dressing rather than picking up the bottled stuff: that way, your dressing turns out to your own and your family’s taste. Right, so please let me hear from you on what you have in your basic kitchen inventory. Best from Paul as always at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

UCDSB students get a glimpse of the trades

Five weeks, five school visits, and 270 students got a taste of what a career in the construction and electrical trades could look like through the St. Lawrence College (SLC) Mobile Training Labs.

Back for its second year with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), Grade 7 and 8 students from Athens District High School, Rideau

District High School, Almonte District High School, Brockville Collegiate Institute, and North Grenville District High School experienced the two career pathways from May 16 to June 13, all while receiving a college micro-credential.

The full-day workshops focused on providing learning opportunities through inperson instruction, studentled practical work, and a variety of technology-driven

learning opportunities that offered students a higher level of fundamental skill instruction that applies to the real-world setting. In the carpentry workshop, students worked in groups to turn a pile of wood into flower/planter boxes using carpentry equipment and plan drawings. For the electrical workshop, students learned electrical theory using custom-built electrical boards, learned about solar power and outfitted the flower/planter boxes with solar lights.

"The enthusiasm students have expressed as they explore careers in the skilled trades has been truly remarkable," says Lauren Levac, UCDSB Student Success Learning Partner and lead on this initiative. "Throughout this journey, we have heard from numerous students who have shared a newfound interest in pursuing careers in carpentry and electri-

cal work. It's inspiring to witness their passion and curiosity. Students have shown tremendous interest in learning about UCDSB's Specialist High Skills Majors, Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program, and Dual Credit programming, which play a vital role in supporting their career aspirations when they enter secondary school.”

North Grenville District High School Grade 7 student Breanna Taylor took part in the electrical workshop and said her favourite part of the day was working with electrical boards. “Hands-on learning gives your brain something to focus on and I think that you learn more because of it," she added.

For Grade 7 Brockville Collegiate Institute student Damon Edwards, the electrical workshop solidified his career pathway. “I am learning about the skilled

trades and how to get into it as a career. I have had an interest in being an electrician for a while now and this is the first time I've ever done something with it. This experience makes me want to do this as a career even more,” says Edwards.

When it came to the carpentry workshops at Almonte District High School, they were modified to fit a real-world learning project that students have been working on. The project is building snack carts for their local long-term care home, Orchard View by the Mississippi. With the support of the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program and SLC Mobile Training Labs, students learned basic construction skills that helped to turn their snack cart concept into a reality.

Almonte District High School Grade 8 student

Jadyn Hummel says it has

been a great experience and that she really enjoyed the carpentry workshop as she likes building stuff out of wood.

"I’ve learned a lot including how to drill on an angle and use other machinery properly. It's fun and you get to do a lot of hands-on stuff during class,” she says.

Classmate Walter Murphy agrees and adds that building the snack carts for Orchard View has been a rewarding experience and he’s learned a lot, “We’re also learning how to properly build the snack carts, how to use the tools necessary for the project. My favourite part of this is definitely using the nail gun. It’s cool and fun!”

The planter boxes that students constructed will be donated and auctioned off at the UCDSB’s Champions for Kids annual charity golf tournament next month.

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Hey Day – Most successful one yet!

thank you.

- Mayor Nancy Peckford and the Municipality of North Grenville Council –thank you.

- Kemptville Farmers Market, Jonssons’ Your Independent, Food Basics, LCBO – thank you.

Kincaid, Gerald Stephen

1941 – 2023

submitted by Jean Gallant

One of Eastern Ontario’s largest indoor garage sales was held June 9th and 10th in Kemptville, attracting more than 3,500 buyers.

Organized by the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary, Hey Day is a major fundraiser for the Kemptville District Hospital and this year it broke all records. More than $50,000 was raised over the 2 day event, all of which goes to the Hospital in support of much needed equipment.

Eager treasure hunters were lined up an hour before the doors opened, and the line went around the North Grenville Municipal Centre and even down the road. The arena was full to the brim with amazing deals, low prices on everything, and even some things that were free! Bargain hunters were not disappointed, as there were treasures to be

found in furniture, books, linens, toys, clothing, jewellery and fine china, sporting goods, appliances, and tools. Thanks to a generous donation by Les Winters, we were able to offer sandwiches, drinks and snacks at the canteen. And the Bake Sale meant there were homemade goodies to take home too!

A huge thank you goes out to all of the over 220 volunteers who helped accept the donations, sort them, set them up at the different sections, and help buyers during the sale. They worked hard but always with a cheerful attitude. Well done, Team!

An event this size can’t be successful without the generous donations of local businesses and our Hey Day garage sale was no exception. Words can’t express our gratitude for the exceptional support of the Kemptville area community who came through with overwhelming

donations and unexpected but much-needed help when we needed it. We especially recognize and appreciate:

- B&H Your Community Grocers – thank you.

- Class Axe for the sound system – thank you.

- BMR Kemptville Building Centre – thank you.

- North Grenville Municipal Staff who went above and beyond – thank you.

- Britt Construction, Mr Dumpster – thank you.

- Jennifer Westendorp –thank you.

- Nate Vandermeer, CTV –thank you.

- Moose FM – thank you.

- Kathy Botham, YourTV Smiths Falls – thank you.

- The North Grenville Times – thank you.

- North Grenville Curling Club – thank you.

- The Kemptville Campus – thank you.

- RigMac – thank you.

- Fat Les, Les Winters –

- Grahame’s Bakery –thank you!

- Tim Hortons, on Colonnade – thank you!

- All the generous people who donated their time and energy – thank you!

We’re already planning for Hey Day 2024 and excited to be able to offer an event that’s not only fun for everyone, but brings our wonderful community together in support of our hospital and hard-working doctors, nurses and all who work at the Kemptville District Hospital. And if you lost your glasses or change purse while you were shopping, please get in touch with us.

For more information, or to sign up for next year, please contact the Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary at kdha.heyday@gmail. com. Follow us on facebook – just search for Kemptville Hospital Auxiliary.

Thank you from Kemptville Buskerfest

submitted by Deron Johnston

On behalf of the Kemptville Buskerfest Organizing Committee and the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area (BIA), we want to extend our sincerest appreciation to everyone who was involved in making the 2023 Kemptville Buskerfest Presented By Urbandale Construction another memorable event.

“Now that the 2023 Kemptville Buskerfest has come and gone, we can take a breath and look back with pride on another successful team effort. Mother Nature wasn't exactly on our side this year (again), but our performers and artists were 110% committed to providing the best possible visitor experience. Of course, we wouldn't be able to accomplish much without the vital support provided by our generous sponsors and our event volunteers. As they say, the third time's the charm, so we can’t wait to see you again for year #3 of the Kemptville Buskerfest!”

- Sierra Jones-Martel – Chair of the Kemptville Buskerfest Organizing

Committee.

Through the financial and in-kind investments of our sponsors and partners such as the Municipality of North Grenville, Urbandale Construction, Livestream Junkies, Allegiance Transportation Services, COBA Studios & Print Shop, To Be Continued Consignment, Jamming Around Man Productions, the North Grenville Times, Get Cronk’d Fitness Studio and others, we were able to plan and organize a community event that attracted approximately 3,500 visitors to Downtown Kemptville.

“As Buskerfest evolves, it becomes critical to strengthen existing relationships and develop new ones with our local business community. The Board of the BIA is thrilled to see the positive financial impact of Buskerfest not only for the downtown business community, but beyond. As investment in the festival grows, so will the financial benefit to businesses across North Grenville. Buskerfest represents a tremendous opportunity to showcase what North Grenville has to offer to thousands of visitors each

May.” – Meagan Cumming – Acting Chair of the Old Town Kemptville BIA.

The North Grenville Arts Guild was a very active partner in this year’s event and provided a masterpiece of support. New sponsors like Kemptville Painting, Stef’s Quality Painting, Benjimen Flooring Ltd., First Stop Rentals, Rideau Roastery, Gravitate Travel, Yazdani Dental, Creekside Greens, Celtic Golf Centre and Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation joined our Buskerfest family and we hope that they had as much fun as we did.

Free community events like this are only possible through the tireless efforts of volunteers who perform a wide variety of essential tasks from web design to garbage pickup. We can’t thank our event volunteers enough for everything they do to provide the best possible experience for all Buskerfest visitors. Cheers to our Buske-teers!

The members of the Kemptville Buskerfest Organizing Committee also deserve individual recognition for their tireless commitment

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Kemptville Royal Canadian Legion, 100 Rueben Crescent, Kemptville on Sunday June 25, 2023 from 1pm to 4pm. In memoriam donations may be made in Gerry’s name to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute Foundation, 40 Ruskin Street, Room H-1220, Ottawa, Ontario, K1Y 2W7.

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Eric Leslie William Gutknecht

September 6, 1992 – June 25, 2010

and sacrifice in bringing the 2023 Kemptville Buskerfest to life. Thanks to Sierra Jones-Martel, Meagan Cumming, Mary-Anne Leang, Amanda Leang, Herb Cloutier, Ashley Sloan, Megan McDonald, Paulina Hrebacka and Deron Johnston. Though not official members of the Committee, Mary Furber, Diane Cronk, Tarra Frimmel and Tammy Hurlbert were crucial in making Buskerfest a truly magical event.

The Kemptville Buskerfest is a free, family-friendly community event featuring local and professional street performers, unique vendors, delicious food and beverages, family-friendly activities and so much more.

This one-of-a-kind event is hosted in beautiful Downtown Kemptville on a street lined with charming heritage buildings and featuring a diverse business community of personal service providers, foodservice businesses, boutique retail shops, professionals and more.

It’s said that time’s a healer I’m not sure this is true There’s not a day that goes by, Eric That we don’t think of you

New Drugs for Type 2 Diabetes

ing the appetite for further food. Managing food intake is essential in the fight against type 2 diabetes.

But weight loss is proving a beneficial side effect of Ozempic. People can expect to lose about 20 percent of their weight over a 72-week period. When Ozempic is stopped, however, weight tends to return. So, the current trend is for people to maintain a regular routine of use.

ease and heart failure? We could add renal disease, liver disease, and pneumonia, as well as additional but harder to count problems such as the surgical complications associated with diabetes and obesity.

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Albert Einstein wrote, “Everything is a miracle.” Is it possible that a new class of drugs is finally providing a miracle in the fight against diabetes?

Ozempic and Trulicity, produced by Novo Nordisk and Ely Lilly, are examples of the brand-name prescription drugs gaining attention for fighting type 2 diabetes and showing success. Type 2 diabetes is among the leading killers globally. But information about these drugs is running wild. The hoped-for miracle needs a measure of grounding.

Consider Ozempic, a prescription drug, injected weekly by pen. It’s approved in Canada and

the U.S. to treat type 2 diabetes, a lifestyle disease linked with obesity and a major risk factor for heart attack, blindness, kidney failure, and gangrene of the legs with possible amputation.

But the active ingredients in this class of drugs, marketed under a variety of names, are also getting attention for effectiveness in reducing obesity. The respected journal Lancet predicts a revolution in the treatment of obesity.

How do these drugs work? Ozempic reduces blood sugar level while providing a feeling of fullness and satisfaction after eating, delaying emptying of the stomach, and curb-

What about complications? Ozempic users complain of the usual ones such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation and stomach pain. In rats, tests show an increase in thyroid and pancreatic cancers. In humans, research to date suggests extremely low risk.

People may ask, why take the chance of developing thyroid or pancreatic cancer? But wait a minute. These are relatively rare forms of cancer driven by other risk factors.

Type 2 diabetes and obesity are far more significant hazards, triggering fatalities for millions. Weight reduction and management of type 2 diabetes are the smart investments. The better question is, could these drugs help millions who die annually from cardiovascular dis-

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Type 2 diabetes should be labelled “the great pandemic”. Why? Because the COVID-19 pandemic lasted just three devastating years. Many people died due to it. But nothing has been able to slow the progress of the globally mounting lifestyle disease of type 2 diabetes. We live at a time when there has never been greater medical communication. Yet there has been failure in convincing people that the key to good health and longevity is a sound lifestyle, started early in life and maintained.

There is an extraordinary opportunity at hand with drugs like Ozempic to address the awful consequences of this failure. But as was evident with COVID, social media has the upper hand over medical experts in the public discourse, especially among the young, and the information is not always to be trusted. But where do we expect people to turn when they are having such difficulties accessing a family doctor?

Beyond misinformation, the social media buzz has caused two other concerns: over-prescribing and drug shortages.

There is enormous power and wealth in the hands of the pharmaceutical companies producing these products. The ultimate question is, can they produce the miracle of motivating people to lead healthier lives?

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