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by Marguerite Boyer Howard Wilson's family and friends celebrated 61 years in business last Tuesday. In addition to neighbours, customers, and Council members, Michael Barrett, M.P., and Steve Clark M.P.P. attended, along with Fire Chief John Okum, who represented the Fire Service in which Howard had served as a volunteer for more than forty-five years. A plaque in honour of Howard. was mounted on the old 1914 fire truck, which Howard had lovingly restored and driven in almost every Canada Day parade. The truck can be seen on display at the Fire Hall. Although the day seemed threatened by thunder showers, they held off until the end of the presentations and photo shoots. Then the skies opened up and everyone ran for cover. The thunder seemed to be right overhead and, as one person there said, "This is Howard’s way of having the last word".
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by Marguerite Boyer Last March, Cheryl Mackie, owner of the Brigadoon Restaurant in Oxford Mills, was awarded the Leeds Grenville Small Business Centre Lifetime Achievement Award. Cheryl was not on hand at the time, so this past Friday, Jeanette Johnston, Business Development Officer with the Centre, was able to personally present the award to Cheryl. When asked what contributed to her success, Cheryl said it was due to her faithful clientele, and the fact that she had created a welcoming and personal atmosphere to the restaurant. The Brigadoon has been a major attraction in the hamlet of Oxford Mills and is located in a wonderful historic building, which was constructed as a general store, post office and home around1861. Since then, it has served in many incarnations and is an architectural jewel, beautifully preserved and decorated by Cheryl when she opened the restaurant, using much of the original counters and shelves in the process. Well done Cheryl, may you celebrate for many years to come!
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Lots of interest in 2022 IPM Quilt Competition by Elaine MacNaughtan The deadline for entries into the 2022 IPM Quilt Competition has passed, and the IPM Quilt Committee is very pleased to report that there are over 170 entries. The quilts will be on display at the Home on the Farm Quilt Show and Tea Room on August 19 and 20 and on view in the Quilt Tent in the Lifestyles Area at the International Plowing Match which runs from September 20 to 24. There were a number of categories for entries into the quilt competition but all work had to be completed after August 2020. Besides categories for fabric quilts or quilted items, there was also a category for Barn Quilts. These are made on a large piece of wood and painted in solid colours in a design of simple geometric shapes. Barn Quilts may be seen on barns, houses, sheds or fences as you drive
through the countryside. New categories this year are Pandemic Projects and Quarantine Quilts. These two categories were added since, during the pandemic when people were asked to shelter in place, many quilters spent their time doing what they love. Some had a sizeable stash of fabric and started new projects, others finished UFO’s - UnFinished Objects - or they repurposed special clothing items to celebrate the life of a loved one, a family history or an event by making a memory quilt. Many quilters adapted to technology and embraced Zoom which allowed quilters to take classes from teachers and presenters from around the world, and quilt guilds adapted and met online. Quilters also used the internet to purchase fabric from the quilting stores that rose to the occasion and offered their fabric and sup-
plies for sale online. Local fabric and quilt stores provided curbside service when they were unable to be open. Judging of the quilt entries will be conducted according to Canadian Quilt Judging Standards. They will be professionally judged before the start of the quilt show. The Barn Quilts winner will be chosen by Viewer’s Choice Vote. Come out and see these beautiful works of art. There will be tickets for sale on the 2022 IPM Raffle Quilt which is made up of 25 blocks selected from the IPM Quilt Committee Quilt Block Challenge held earlier this year and which is a queen sized quilt. There will also be a variety of vendors who will be selling items of interest to quilters at both the quilt show and plowing match. The Home on the Farm Quilt Show and Tea Room will take place at the W.B. George Centre
in Kemptville on August 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on August 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $10 cash at the door. A British Tea will be served between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday. Beverages and snacks will be available from 10 - 11 a.m. and 2 - 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Take out will also be available. The 2022 International Plowing Match runs from September 20 to 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily on the grounds of the Kemptville Campus in North Grenville. The quilts from the quilt competition along with vendors of interest to quilters will be in the Quilt Tent in the Lifestyles Area. For more information on the IPM, please visit the website at www.plowingmatch.or
The games are back! -July 29 & 30 in Maxville
It’s not only the heat that’s building in Glengarry, but it’s also the anticipation of the return to the Glengarry Highland Games. As the last notes of the massed bands drifted away in 2019, no one could ever have imagined that it would be three years before we’d hear that sound again. On July 29 and 30, the Kenyon Agricultural Fairgrounds in Maxville will again come alive with the sound of the pipes as thousands of fans and competitors join to celebrate a grand Glengarry reunion and one of the largest Celtic events in North America. The Games Committee
is pulling out all the stops to create a marvelous event that will help erase the time we spent away. Pipe bands will return for competitions and performances, heavyweights are out practicing to get back in form, fiddlers are rosining their bows while highland dancers are practicing their steps. The excitement is building as plans are made across the region to welcome home family and friends as well as the thousands of visitors who flood the area’s hotels and inns. Kilts are being dragged out and aired, the famous Games t-shirt is in the laundry bag, and calendars are being circled to make sure nothing gets
on those two days except The Games. The 2022 Games Guests of Honour, Jean (MacInnes) and Jim Campbell, look forward to finally welcoming everyone to the Games this year. Their legacy with the Games is long and noted. Jean’s father was Peter MacInnes, a co-founder of the Games in 1948, and Jean was a highland dancer at the first Games while Jim was a volunteer. Both have continued to not only attend every Games since but also have worked as committee members and chairs over those many decades. Jim has been Chair of the Concessions Committee and
Jean was Chair of the Dance Committee. In 1982 and ‘83, Jim was Games President. For the 50th Anniversary of the Games, there was no more natural selection as President than the daughter of the first Games President, Peter MacInnes. Jean was President in 1996 and ‘97, only the second woman to lead the Games. Games President Eric Metcalfe states, “It is very hard not to bring up the names of Jim and Jean Campbell when you think of the Glengarry Highland Games history. The Glengarry Highland Games salute Jean (MacInnes) and Jim Campbell for their years of
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Anyone who had a heart by David Shanahan
I love a good murder mystery on television, and the Brits make the best ones. From George Gently to Inspector Frost, from Cadfael to Christie, and the incomparable Sherlock Homes and Inspector Morse, these shows are entertaining and informative. I now know what various symptoms indicate about the cause of death, a very useful talent in the real world no doubt. But the really interesting aspect of all this is the way in which it shows how important it is that we can recognise symptoms and what they indicate, and there is a real world application to that. I’ve been having trouble trying to log in to my Facebook account, and I’m seriously thinking of dropping the whole thing anyway. When it started, Facebook, and other social media platforms, were just a nice way to stay in touch with friends and family, or to find people interested in the same hobbies or topics as you were. Yes, it was often strange to see how much time, and how much personal information,
people were prepared to share on-line with complete strangers. For a long time, having a large number of “Friends” was almost a sign of social status in a rather contrived and artificial world. But Facebook has become increasingly toxic. It has been used by groups to organise violent activity, criminal enterprises, political conspiracies, and so many other anti-social activities. But that is not the really dangerous element. We can recognise the dangers inherent in that kind of thing. People seem to find it an acceptable forum for really unacceptable behaviour, making statements and accusations which would never be considered proper in real life. Many decades ago, Irish playwright, Richard Brinsley Sheridan, wrote a satirical play called “School for Scandal”, and it seems to me that that would make a perfect logo for many Facebook users. We’ve always had those who love nothing better than gossip, and the latest nasty titbit about a neighbour, or even some stranger, is welcomed and
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devoured with glee. It is a sad reflection of who we can be as people that such is the case, and perhaps we all have that leaning to some degree. Now, I’m certainly not saying that there’s no room for fun and games when it comes to discussing some in our society. Politicians, lawyers, accountants, journalists, academics, and so many other professions are fair game for the occasional piece of ridicule. This is especially true for the pompous, arrogant, or just plain idiotic members of those fields of endeavour. It would be really hypocritical of me to condemn satire and sarcasm in others when I do have a tendency to employ it myself on occasion. That is not my point. And I most sincerely believe that free speech is something that has to be guarded assiduously, especially these days. A glance at the Letters to the Editor proves that, I hope. Everyone should have a voice to speak their minds (as long as they are not out of theirs), and the best way to deal with disagreements, whether in politics, religion, sports, or any area of life in a free society is to have it talk-
ed about, openly discussed and debated. That, too, is the business of journalism, and a healthy democracy can only thrive if that freedom is upheld. No, what is really dangerous, in my mind, what is a symptom of a disease that is spreading through society in general, is the desire of so many in on-line platforms to destroy others, to cut and wound and hurt, wherever possible, those they disagree with on anything. It is not enough to discuss, it has become a zero sum battle: one side is completely right and honourable and obviously on the side of good, while the other side is not only wrong, but deliberately lying, blind, lacking in integrity, and should be silenced. The motto I have applied to companies like Air Canada can also be attached to these gossips: “we’re not happy until you’re not happy”. That way is factionalism, division, and the destruction of anything resembling a civilised society. History shows us that when a society silences critics, or those who just disagree with the ideas, attitudes, or beliefs of others, it is a
slippery slope which ends in persecution, oppression and even violence against “the other”. Self-righteous people can be the most evil in the end. Why does this matter right now? Because we live in a time when people are feeling very sensitive, vulnerable, very aware of the ease with which life can be radically changed for the worse. We are coming up to a municipal election, and I am deeply concerned that it will become really nasty. The way things are these days, especially online, this may be an election campaign that will be more personal, and less policyoriented, than any before now. Already, the tendency is not to oppose the actions of an individual, in whatever sphere of activity it may be, but to assign malicious intent, moral failing, and even evil ambition to whomever one may disagree with. That kind of election will scar this community for decades to come, as it has in other places and at other times. North Grenville has always had a reputation for decency and a great community spirit. That has
been assailed in recent times through social media posts that make ad hominem attacks on people. That means that attacks are made “in a way that is directed against a person rather than the position they are maintaining”. It can be argued that such a tactic says more about the weakness of the attacker’s arguments than it does about the one attacked. Be that as it may, no-one benefits from this kind of toxic atmosphere. The damage lasts far beyond the immediate situation, it has a lasting effect on all those involved. I hope I’m being needlessly concerned here, and that this isn’t just an over-reaction to what has been seen on-line in recent months. Sadly, I don’t believe it is, and I am afraid that our community will tear itself apart over an election for a local government position that doesn’t deserve, or require that kind of animosity. And for those of you who aren’t sure what I’m talking about, who don’t spend time on Facebook or Twitter, just be thankful. Sometimes, ignorance of that kind really is bliss.
to use apologetics to defend their beliefs.", as if he is not using apologetics to promote and defend his own! While he rightly looks down on blind faith or fear-based beliefs, some of what passes for science these days does the same: the Multiverse Hypothesis is an evidence-free idea, while official "climate change" pronouncements raise fears in many listeners. In his false dilemma, presenting naturalism as a more "accessible and reliable path to knowledge and truth", Lachance overlooks personal experience, which is more accessible to most people than scientific theories they only vaguely understand. He could argue that such experience is natural, but it is hardly scientific. And then, for anyone who has had a powerful religious experience or revelation, nothing could be a more reliable path to knowledge and truth. Finally, when he writes "Naturalists cannot use supernaturalism to advance our knowledge", Lachance reveals naturalism as an arbitrarily
self-imposed philosophical constraint. Why ignore broad swaths of history, human progress and collected wisdom by limiting yourself to a view that denies or refuses to consider other paths to knowledge and truth? Better to embrace all potential paths, while testing where they lead using logic to reason about the evidence, personal experiences, and what else you have learned along the way through life.
Elsewhere in the United Kingdom, the devolved Scottish Parliament has functioned well in a proportional system, while the UK government has been far from strong and stable over the last decade. Just a brief recap for those who haven't kept up with the twists and turns in the UK since 2010: 2010 election - Conservatives and Liberal Democrats form a coalition. Stable government with Cameron as Conservative PM. 2015 election - Conservatives win a 12-seat majority. Brexit referendum held in 2016, Cameron resigns, May elected PM by Conservative party members. 2017 election - Conservatives form largest party but short of a majority. Dependent on a confidence and supply agreement with the hardline NI unionists of the DUP. May resigns as PM in 2019, Johnson elected PM by Conservative party members. 2019 election - Conservatives win an 80-seat majority. Johnson resigns as PM in 2022 to be replaced as PM by some-
one elected by Conservative Party members. The UK has had two of the shortest serving PMs in history since 2016, and the last 7 years have been some of the most tumultuous years in British politics outside of wartime. The last three years have seen one of the most inept, incompetent governments in British history. First past the post is no guarantee of stable government or good governance. In 2015, David Cameron warned the British electorate that they had to choose between strong and stable government with the Conservatives, or a coalition of chaos between Labour and the Scottish Nationalist Party. We can all see how well that turned out. Steve Gabell
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In the third part of his series on naturalism vs. supernaturalism (Times July 7), Victor Lachance presents his case for choosing naturalism as a more "accessible and reliable path to knowledge and truth". In so doing, he makes some doubtful assumptions and misleading arguments. David Shanahan addressed some of these (June 30, the previous week). I will not rehash his points, and I cannot respond to all of Lachance's piece in one letter, but I would like to present a few corrections and alternative views. Lachance equates naturalism with science. Yet naturalism is a philosophy or outlook, while science, as he defined it earlier, is a process for studying the world empirically. Worse, Lachance writes that science can "determine what is true or false". But science does no such thing! Rather, science collects data and then interprets it in view of some hypothesis or theory. Good science tries to find theories to explain as much of the data as possible, but strictly speaking, it never The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc.
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"proves" anything. And while it can falsify a theory, it never declares any theory to be "true". Rather, it develops theories as the best explanations that we have, all subject to future adjustment. Similarly, Lachance points to logic and reason as part of science, whereas those are tools, taken from philosophy and used by science as well as most other human endeavours, including religion and especially Christianity. "Come now, let us reason together", says the Lord in Isaiah 1:18, and Jesus often used logic to outmanoeuvre those who tried to trip him up. The Bible Book of Proverbs advises that we should gain knowledge and understanding. As Shanahan has often written, Christianity is very much an evidence-based faith system. Lachance repeats the myth that faith stifles scientific inquiry, even though he knows modern science arose out of the Christian world view. Moreover, he says that supernaturalism "causes people to make claims without evidence, or
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In his letter, Mr. Van Dam cites Northern Ireland as an example of the failure of proportional representation. Northern Ireland had a bloody civil war that started in 1969, euphemistically called "The Troubles". The electoral system designed as part of the Good Friday agreement that ended the civil war was specifically designed to require cooperation between republicans and unionists as it was recognized that either side having an unchecked majority would be disastrous.
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Government must reintroduce Mask Mandates & Capacity Limits to address spread of Omicron Subvariant BA.5 I recently had a scare in that a person that I had been interacting with at a social gathering revealed to me that he had had COVID the week prior. Luckily, he wasn't contagious when I saw him, a week after showing symptoms, but he did explain how he got it, even though he had already had COVID (Omicron strain) 6 months ago. He said he was at a friend's house for dinner, and the friend had recently returned from Florida. He said that the friend had a conversation with him, and the friend said that he should be careful and wear a mask, to protect himself from COVID. Only the friend managed to infect his entire family and him also, for a total of seven new infections. The wife, children, uncle, etc. all came down with it. The guy I know was triple vaccinated but he still got the new subvariant (even though he had had had COVID 6 months ago). The new subvariant is resistant to the immunity that was established when everybody was getting sick in Nov/Dec/Jan.
North Grenville Times, the provinces and the federal government must not allow COVID to spread and must protect the vulnerable by doing all that was done in January to stop Omicron. Will our elected officials support the following measures? 1. Re-introduce mask mandates. BA.5 is very contagious, and the vaccines are not working. Save the elderly and support masks in all indoor places. 2. Re-introduce limits on indoor seating, and only allow indoor gatherings of up to 10 people. 3. Immediately close dance clubs, movie theatres, and other highly dense places. 4. Amp up the triple and quadruple vaccination for the general population. 5. Reinstitute PCR testing for the general population (some provinces like Ontario only make PCRs available for health care workers, rather than for everyone. Most people have to do self-tests and the results are unreported, while PCRs are COVID tests admin-
istered by professionals and the results are reported (and contacts are traced for positive results). 6. Mail everyone a mask that tightly fits around the face. 7. Close the borders, prevent Canadians from nonessential travel. 8. Provincial-wide shutdown. So it came as no surprise that I saw a new report on TV today, that the BA.5 subvariant is now the most common cause of COVID, and that COVID cases are 33% higher than before. BA.5 makes up 70% of all new cases, according to this article. Also in the article, the Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network predicts a July wave, peaking in August. Today, it was announced that the 7th wave is here, according to this article. In the U.S., one doctor has said that "BA.5 variant is the ‘Houdini’ of COVID", according to this article: COVID-19 variants keep getting sneakier at slipping past vaccines and natural immunity – meet the latest, eva-
identity or gender expression. The Wesleyan tenets are extremely harmful. Those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ have experienced well documented harassment, discrimination and harm. Hiding one’s identity does not alleviate the harm but rather comes with its own well documented psychological damage. Thus, Southgate’s sponsorship of any public event is repugnant and alienating to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its allies. NG Pride and I were approached by many vendors, volunteers and members of the public who did not believe Southgate should be there as a sponsor. The very visible presence of Southgate as a sponsor at such an event sends a message to the North Grenville community that 2SLGBTQIA+ are not welcome. That Church’s presence indicates that it is permissible to deny the dignity and worth of those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+, and that they are only accepted if they deny their essential selves and conform to the heterosexual, straight “norm”. This goes well beyond mere taking offence.
rishioners to have their church sponsor a bouncy castle (which as far as I know is not essential to the Church’s parishioners’ creed) should carry as much value as the right of 2SLGBTQIA+ community members to feel accepted at a public event. I vehemently disagree. Refusing Southgate’s sponsorship of a public event does not require anyone to ignore their fundamental beliefs, nor does it impose a certain moral view on the Church’s parishioners. This fiasco could have been avoided had the Kemptville and District Community Association listened to the ample community input from the September 2021 Promenade when Southgate’s sponsorship included its branded bouncy castle and free cotton candy, distributed by volunteers in Southgate shirts. In response to feedback from the community, the Kemptville Business Improvement Association promptly adopted a diversity and inclusion policy which should prevent a repeat, but not the KDCA. The KDCA doubled down, had the Church back for the 2022 Canada Day events and did not publicize that sponsorship until two days before the celebration.
sive forms of the virus: two Omicron subvariants, BA.4 and BA.5, which now make up a majority of COVID-19 cases around the U.S. Even if you were infected by Omicron during last winter’s surge, you can still be re-infected by BA.4 or BA.5 this summer, said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious disease expert. “The superpower of BA.4 and BA.5 is, if you had Omicron in January, you’re still going to be susceptible to getting BA.4 and BA.5. It’s the escape artist of COVID, the Houdini, because the spike protein looks so different, even (compared) to BA.1. The front guards, the antibodies, are not recognizing it,” Chin-Hong explained. Eric Topol, a professor of molecular medicine, said BA.5 is the “worst version of the virus that we’ve seen.” Topol explained on Twitter, “It takes immune escape, already extensive, to the next level, and, as a function of that, enhanced transmissibility, well beyond Omicron (BA.1) and other Omicron family variants that we’ve seen (including BA.1.1, BA.2, BA.2.12.1, and BA.4). As for when the end of this pandemic is coming, it is hard to say as every few months a new variant or subvariant comes out that no one has immunity to, despite previous vaccinations and previous COVID infections. There is
Letters cont'd With respect, Mr. Shanahan does not understand the issue. Southgate Community Church is a Wesleyan church. The Wesleyan church (note I am referring to the church and not its individual parishioners) is known to be homophobic and transphobic – it has adopted official statements of the Wesleyan view on several issues including homosexuality, gender identity and gender expression, “in order to encourage laity and ministers to integrate faith and life to respond appropriately and responsibly to current cultural and public policy matters." The Wesleyan statement on homosexuality lumps the “sin” of homosexual relationships in with bestiality and incest. The Wesleyan tenets respect only maleness and femaleness as human categories assigned at birth. While all sinners (in a “state of depravity”) are to be welcomed into the Church for pastoral care, this does not constitute “approval of nonconforming gender behavior”. Moreover, the Wesleyan church states that laws and public institutions should not have to accommodate “minorities who define themselves by gender and sexual preferences without respect or regard for the preferences and rights of the majority”. In essence, the Wesleyan tenets are that those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ are sick, must hide their true nature and act "straight". Not all Christian churches hold such views. Contrary to Mr. Shanahan’s opinion, I know many who consider themselves to be Christian and accept the worth and dignity of all, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender
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The Ontario Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination and harassment in the provision of a service. Protected grounds include sexual origin, gender identity and gender expression, but also (as Mr. Shanahan infers) creed. Human Rights Code protections apply to individuals, not associations, organizations or churches. Sometimes the Code protections must be balanced against one another. So, for Canada Day, Mr. Shanahan believes that the right of Southgate pa-
no end in sight unless you completely shut all foreign entry into the country. North Grenville Times, there's more to the story. As for the absurdity that COVID is "just a cold", the person who I am speaking about who contracted COVID could barely speak a sentence without coughing up a lung, even though he had gotten over COVID a week before. It was hard for him to breathe, the poor guy, he couldn't get the "COVID is just a cold" out of his mouth without struggling. COVID causes damage to the lungs, it is like smoking cigarettes or breathing in car exhaust. The immune system overreacts and destroys organs as it tries to save the person. Other organs like the brain can also be affected, as you can read in this article. It is unknown if BA.5 is physically worse on people than Omi-
cron was. Is Omicron BA.5 ‘Worst Version’ Of Covid-19 Coronavirus Seen? https:// w w w. f o r b e s . c o m / s i t e s / brucelee/2022/07/03/is-omicron-ba5-worst-version-ofcovid-19-coronavirus-seen/. Sincerely, Robert Nelly
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by Brandon Mayer The next show in the Blue Moon Live concert series being run by Burritts Rapids local John Sobol will feature musician Alan Gerber on July 30. Alan is a multi-instrumentalist who plays piano, guitar, fiddle, and button accordion. He is also a vocalist and composer, and he has played alongside some very big names in music, including Bob Dylan, BB King, Van Morrison, and Janis Joplin.
Alan and John met when they lived near each other in the Laurentian Mountains in Quebec where Alan still lives. They became friends, and so it was only natural for John to call upon Alan for a show when he started his local concert series. “He’s a really great guy,” Alan said of John. For the show on July 30, Alan is planning to play some new and old songs of his. He has several albums, and plans to pull out a variety of entertainment for the audience. “It will be fun,” he said.
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It is often said, a picture is worth a thousand words and the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope did not disappoint. During the news conference on July 12, the world had a ringside seat to the most remarkable images of the universe ever taken. Over the hour, five images left us wanting more. This is only the tip of the cosmic iceberg. The deep field image showed thousands of galaxies including a few that look stretched. This is not a flaw of the telescope. It is the distortion caused by gravity from a foreground large galaxy. Einstein predicted this warping or the curvature of the fabric of space-time, much like someone standing on a trampoline where the rubber mat is distorted. The larger the object, the bigger the distortion of light. To show the power of James Webb, the area of space where the deep field image was taken was as small as a grain of sand held at arm’s
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length. This cluster is located 4.6 billion light-years away. That is the amount of time it took the light to reach us and when the sun and planets were slowly being created from the solar nebula. Launched on December 25, 2021, the mighty Ariane 5 rocket delivered the seven ton telescope into space where it was deployed and gracefully continued its journey. It travelled for another 30 days to its final position known as Lagrange 2, a point in space some 1.5 million kilometres from earth or about four times the earth-moon distance. Unlike the Hubble which was launched in 1990 with a flawed mirror requiring a repair mission in 1993 outfitting it with corrective lenses, James Webb is too far for a service mission. Who knows if there will be such a mission down the road if needed, but for now, there are no plans to ever visit the telescope. The $10 billion project is a collaboration between NASA, the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency along with other companies. Canada’s contribution is the Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS) used
ber of the Elektra Records recording group, "Rhinoceros". One Artistic Director’s review of Alan Gerber’s music reads, "The synergy of Alan Gerber is a complex concoction difficult to explain. Without question, Alan is greater than the sum of his parts, and when combined and on display for a mesmerized and awestruck audience, you can fully understand Alan Gerber in the flesh! Alan is a seasoned pro, a master-class of how to take years of honing your craft and a million plus miles of live performances to reach this level. Within the first 30 seconds of a live Alan Gerber show, the audience is hooked, completely! As a songwriter, storyteller, musician, performer and personality, it is a marvel of engineering, the perfect storm.” Last month’s concert in Burritts Rapids went well, with about 40 or 50 audience members in attendance. That concert featured Megan Jerome and the Together Ensemble. John
has enjoyed joining in with the musicians who perform in the Burritts Rapids concerts. Alan told the Times that the July 30 concert will be no different – he will play his songs, and invite John to join in toward the end. John is encouraging locals to get out and take the opportunity to enjoy a performance from a musical legend without having to leave the Municipality. “Alan has released many solo albums and toured across North America many times,” said John. “His shows are exciting and entertaining, with a bluesy, folky vibe. It’s not to be missed!” The concert will take place on July 30 at 8pm at the Burritts Rapids Community Hall. Tickets for the show are inexpensive and can be purchased online through the Blue Moon Live website, which also features more information. See https:// bluemoonlive.ca/ for details.
to point the massive telescope as well as the Near-Infrared Imager and Slitless Spectrograph (NIRISS). Thousands of people worldwide worked on this project which began in 1996 when it was first called the Next Generation Telescope. In 2002, the name was changed to James Webb Space Telescope for the NASA administrator from 1961 to 1968. These were the early days of Mercury, Gemini and Apollo. The Webb project suffered setbacks along the way such as a redesign and the COVID pandemic did not help matters. When completed, the 18 goldplated six-sided honeycombstyle mirrors measured a total width of 6.5 metres wide compared to Hubble’s 2.4-metre wide single mirror. This results in more light-gathering power along with its infrared capability to observe heat signatures through clouds of interstellar dust. Another critical part of the telescope is the sun shield measuring the size of a tennis court. Comprised of lightweight material with special thermal properties, the five layers will provide a shield from the sun’s heat and light as well as the heat of its instruments allowing the
sensitive infrared to work without interference. The mirror will operate at -223 degrees Celcius and the rest of the equipment close to absolute zero or -273 degrees Celsius. In the wise words of Carl Sagan, “somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known,” The James Webb Space Telescope has opened a news portal to discovery. Will we someday glimpse the first stars and infant galaxies dating back 13.8 billion years? Only time will tell. Clear skies Known as “The Backyard Astronomer”, Gary Boyle is an astronomy educator, guest speaker and monthly columnist for the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada as well as past president of the Ottawa Centre of the RASC. He has been interviewed on more than 50 Canadian radio stations as well as television across Canada and the US. In recognition of his public outreach in astronomy, the International Astronomical Union has honoured him with the naming of Asteroid (22406) Garyboyle. Follow him on Twitter: @astroeducator, Facebook and his website: www.wondersofastronomy.com
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Food products in stores are changing. Shoppers easily find more processed, attractively packaged, and conveniently prepared meals. With online shopping, the way these products are now selected and put in the cart has changed too. For that, consumers may be paying more than just the price of inflation. Online food shopping has become the norm for many people. Home delivery of groceries may be a convenience, but consumers are losing their moment of discernment. Even if online customers take the time to click through product pages checking nutritional information, in-store shopping assistants frequently turn to substitute products and don’t take notice when ingredients in products have changed. Food deliveries arrive with frequent surprises. “That’s not what I ordered,” must be among the pandemic’s defining phrases. Online grocery shopping is a double-edged sword. It may increase healthy choices by reducing unhealthy impulse purchases and help overcome food access limitations for some. But it also increases unhealthy choices due to consumers' reluctance to purchase fresh produce online, for example. High fibre cereal is a good start on a grocery list. Regular consumption of high-fibre, low-sugar cereal is associated with lower risk of obesity and diabetes. When online purchases result in the delivery of cereals sweetened with sucralose, sugar, and syrup, one could argue it’s safer to eat the box! Changes in the way food makes it to market and to the table call for more vigilance by consumers. Kids and parents fail to realize that more processed foods, more calories from sugar, and more salt for preservation and taste are the start of future trouble. A focus on fibre alone tells an important story. Most North Americans consumers are eating less than 10-15 grams of fiber a day. But the recommended intake is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Take a look at your bowel movement. If the content floats, you’re getting sufficient fibre. Insufficient fibre is associated with a higher risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes, which in turn lead to greater risk of heart attack, blindness, kidney failure and losing a leg due to hardening of arteries. Millions of people suffer from chronic constipation due to a lack of fibre. Grunting through bowel movements can trigger small hernias in the large bowel that may cause inflammation, sometimes perforation of the intestines and emergency surgery. Remember, no surgeon can guarantee a risk-free operation. Years ago, Dr. Denis Burkitt, an English researcher, reported that African societies consuming large amounts of fibre did not suffer from constipation or appendicitis. Later Dr. Thomas L Cleaves, a surgeon aboard the battleship King George V, was suffering from constipation. So were the sailors. Unprocessed brands cured Cleaves and the sailors. What’s the magic of fibre? It holds water in the digestive system, producing stools soft as toothpaste. Fibre is filling, decreasing the hunger reflex. Drinks containing the equivalent of eight teaspoons of sugar have no effect on satisfying the appetite. The solution: eat an apple, loaded with fibre. Knowing what you want is also knowing what you must give up to get it. Say no to sugar laden cereals. Getting this message through, especially to parents, is not easy. But setting the course for obesity and Type 2 diabetes is punishing chances for a long, healthy life. It’s not just sugar. It’s too many calories and lack of exercise as well. Shop smart. Monitor weight daily by stepping on a scale. See if your stools float. And read more at www.docgiff.com about ways to ensure a healthier and longer life. Sign-up at www.docgiff.com to receive our weekly enewsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones. www.ngtimes.ca
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Councillor O’Sullivan appointed as Counties meeting alternate by Brandon Mayer On July 14, North Grenville Council held a brief virtual meeting to enact a by-law appointing Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan as an alternate to take the place of the Mayor at a July 15 meeting of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. The motion was passed, giving Councillor O’Sullivan the authority to represent North Grenville at the meeting. Only Mayor Peckford, Councillor Barclay, and Councillor Wilson were present at the meeting, as Councillor Strackerjan was travelling, and Councillor O’Sullivan was at work at the time of the meeting. The reason for the sudden need to hold the meeting was that Mayor Nancy Peckford was travelling with her daughter for a family weekend on the East Coast. Specifically, she was aware that she would be on an airplane at the exact time of the Counties meeting. The purpose of the July 15 Counties meeting was to
discuss plans for the expansion of Maple View Lodge, a long term care facility in Athens which is owned and operated by the Counties. The Mayor and Council felt that North Grenville would have valuable input at the meeting which necessitated having a representative in the Mayor’s absence. The Mayor’s alternate was former Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, but the role was never reassigned when he moved away. Councillor O’Sullivan will now remain as the alternate for the remainder of her term on Council should she ever need to step in for that purpose again. Mayor Peckford noted that this matter would have
normally been dealt with at a regular meeting of Council, but the suddenness with which the Counties meeting was called required a special meeting to be called to pass the by-law. Mayor Peckford expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have someone represent her at the Counties meeting, and she also thanked Councillors Barclay and Wilson for joining to pass the motion.
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A Flurry of Colourful Wings Good Morning to all NGT Readers, On yet another beautiful sunny morning, with a slight threat of afternoon rain, our garden birds are not so plentiful, but are still with us. The House Wrens are still trying to decide if they want to use one of my nesting boxes, whilst the Bluebirds still continue to use them as hunting perches. Funnily enough they never seem to come into conflict with each other despite the difference in their sizes. The Wrens never stop singing either, or at least the male doesn't, as he tries to woo his female partner. You've got to admire his persistence on that score! The Bluebirds, on the other hand, are never very vocal but obviously communicate with each other very efficiently whenever they make movements from where they are. They still puzzle me by the fact that "out of the blue" one of them will suddenly take a direct flight straight into the nesting box nearest to our house, where earlier this year they had raised their family. The male seems to be the one who does it mostly, but the female does it too, now and again. Nothing seems to be confirmed in what they are doing and they soon go back to their watching and waiting perches, to survey below them for bugs and insects in the grass and shrubs. Last evening, on my regular Wednesday road trip along the road running adjacent to the river, I had a Blue Heron fly overhead, which was a nice surprise. What graceful birds they are in flight, with their neck curved back and their long legs trailing behind them as their huge wings drive them forward effortlessly. Super! I also got to catch brief glimpses of the now maturing Ospreys which still return to their nesting platforms along the same road. Some of the sudden recent thunderstorms have been a bit disconcerting for the birds, especially the gusts of wind, as they try to find a foothold on either a branch or a feeder. My picture this week is of a couple of Goldfinches trying to do just that! Luckily they succeeded in their quest and I hope that you do to as you watch and enjoy what the birds have to offer. But remember, as ever, please stay safe and well. Cheers, John Baldwin
BDH to offer Therapeutic Art Series in August
by Brandon Mayer Next month, the Beth Donovan Hospice will add to its list of available supports with a Therapeutic Art Series open to supporters as well as members of the general public. The series will run for four weeks, from August 2-23, every Tuesday from 2pm-5pm. Clients and volunteers of the Hospice are welcome of course, but anyone 18 years of age or older from the general public is welcome to join too. Youth aged 12 and up can also attend if accompanied by an adult. Attendees can choose to register only for the sessions of their choosing, or they can register for all sessions.
There is no fee to attend, although attendees can make a voluntary donation to the Hospice if they choose. “The goal of therapeutic art is to create connections, increase self-awareness, explore emotions, and enhance self-expression,” said Amy Tibben of BDH. “While this work is beneficial for our clients and their families, it really is good for everyone. The Therapeutic Art Summer Series is certainly available to our current clients, volunteers, and supporters but we wanted to open this up to the larger community as an opportunity to learn about Hospice. This is a comfortable and approachable way for the public to meet us, see what we do, and why we matter. The hope is
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that programs like this will increase connection with our community.” Therapeutic art is billed as a way to find moments of relaxation and joy. No art skills are necessary to take part in the series – “just an open mind and open heart to what this experience could offer you,” reads a release sent to the Times. Several artists and special guests are expected to take part in the series. Week one will be “Calming Canvas” week. “Start the summer series with calm painting practices on canvases large and small. Practice letting go this week with this ‘no rules’ painting experience. Work independently and within a group to build new relationships and gain comfort and connection with others in our community.” Week two will be “Words and Wonder” week. “This week, we will start a book alteration project that may inspire you to create as often and for as long as you wish. We will alter existing books through whatever means and media you choose. This generally means using the book’s pages as a canvas on which to apply paint, collage, rubber stamping, or whatever inspires you. It could also mean cutting into the book to create a more sculptural piece. Let us help you get started by using blackout poetry. Allow
words to inspire your work.” Week three is themed “Unmasked: The masks we wear and what lies beneath”. “This week, you will be invited to create a unique mask that speaks to your own experience and identity. Come and give yourself permission to explore what is unveiled through the process of creating. Megan Dillenbeck (MA, CCC, R-DMT), Integrative Counseling Therapist, will be facilitating the workshop and holding space during this art event. Be prepared for things to get a little messy. Wear clothes you don’t mind having art supplies on!” The final week is called “Inspire and Illuminate Intention”. “Our final week will include an introduction to ‘Intention’. Have you been faced with challenging situations or conversations and your initial instinct was to control that moment? Through expressive art practices, we can alter our approach to these situations. We can adjust our need to control and instead be inspired to learn from the situation. Nature will motivate this final week’s art practices.” Sessions will take place at 1107 French Settlement Rd, Kemptville ON K0G 1J0. To register for the Therapeutic Art Series, contact Melissa at dayhospice@ bethdonovanhospice.ca or 613-258-9611 x5.
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by Stephanie Seaver The recipe for a motorcycle lover's perfect day? Sunny weather, surrounded by other fellow riders and some amazing bikes. This was the case for the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group last weekend at the Annual Oxford Mills Vintage Motorcycle 8
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busy with many proud owners discussing their bikes on display. The Ottawa section of the Canadian Vintage Motorcycle Group did a wonderful job of bringing together like-minded individuals for a fun day of chatting about the thing that makes them the happiest: motorcycles. Admirers enjoyed some food, refreshments and probably most popular....pie! A booth was set up in one corner of the park
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Working toward work ethic by Brandon Mayer Are we raising a generation of YouTube star wannabees? It’s easy to see what the appeal is for those kids who want to grow up and be “famous YouTubers”, as they call it. The hard pill to swallow, however, is the realization that so many of these kids want this “job” because it is perceived as easy, and because the top stars make a lot of money. Few things matter more to me than the value of good old fashioned hard work. I really enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done. For example, I don’t meticulously care for my lawn every weekend because I think it’s a critical chore; I do it because it’s very satisfying to get such a tedious job done, and done right. People who aren’t afraid to get dirty and expend some effort are the people who truly make the world go round. There is nothing wrong with wanting to relax or have leisure time, but I have always been firm on the fact that I’ll never be the man who is comfortable sitting around watching someone else grunt and groan over a job. Many hands make light work. How are today’s kids holding up when it comes to putting some blood, sweat, and tears into a task they can be proud of? Obviously not all kids can be painted with the same brush. Many of us have seen social media shout outs for local
kids who have taken the initiative to open up a lemonade stand, or push the family lawnmower down the street, eagerly asking neighbours if they want a helping hand with their yardwork in exchange for minimal cash. This past winter, I was impressed by a local boy and girl – either friends or siblings – who approached me in my driveway asking if I needed help clearing snow. They had their own shovels with them, and I don’t doubt that they were prepared to do a very thorough job. I regret that I had to say no, only because my own kids would have been outraged that someone else had done “their” job and earned “their” money. Of course, there are those kids who don’t want to put the effort in. There are kids, just as there are adults, who don’t have a good work ethic. And it is my unfortunate observation that often, the kids who want to do the least hard work, are often the kids who have the greatest aspirations of future wealth. How does a parent handle that? It’s tough, to be sure. It seems that being a “YouTube star” may be the modern equivalent of 80s and 90s era kids wanting to grow up and be famous NHL players. How many actual hockey players had parents who told them they were being unrealistic as children, and that the odds of being drafted into the NHL were slim-to-none and a total waste of time to even try? I would hate to be that parent. Similarly, I wouldn’t want
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to see one of my kids as a famous YouTube star, sitting on a talk show discussing how unsupportive his parents were, growing up. Promoting hard work in kids is not just a moral imperative, it also has other important benefits. There is the obvious one – work is exercise, and exercise is beneficial for physical health. However, many people may not realize that exercise is actually the first best treatment for clinical depression. There is something unique about getting up and moving – no matter how, why, or when – that acts as a proverbial “chicken soup” for both the body and the mind. The other important aspect of work is the sense of accomplishment. Kids don’t need to huff and puff to feel the sense of pride that comes following a job well done. Finishing a task and being proud of the results does wonders for self esteem and can help in achieving an overall sense of mental well-being. These tasks can be as simple as putting a few dishes away, or sorting some laundry, or cutting up some vegetables for a meal. The parenting challenge, for those whose kids want fame, glory, and money without doing any hard work, is to delicately balance giving them a reality check, while also being supportive. It’s okay to be honest about the simple fact that most YouTube stars have parents who were wealthy long before YouTube. Extravagance attracts viewers. Sure, buying a handful of expensive
cameras and paying four staff to turn your mansion into a carnival ball bit attracts viewers and YouTube ad-sharing revenue, but it is not a get rich quick scheme. One must already be rich to put on such a display. If a kid understands this and still wants help making YouTube videos, it could just be that they want to spend some quality time with mommy or daddy. The desire to be a YouTube star may just be a child’s imagination at work, similar to playing doctor or cops and robbers. Who doesn’t remember pretending to be a famous musician while singing along to our favourite songs as a child? It doesn’t mean we were set on a career in music, but it’s still fun to dream and to pretend. It’s also important to remember that while being a “YouTuber” may not necessarily be a practical life goal, working hard toward this goal is work ethic nonetheless. A final word of (hopefully) wisdom gleaned from my limited life experience is this: a little praise goes a long way toward building work ethic. Sure, most kids suck at chores, and many of their food creations are hardly cook show worthy, but the pure effort of trying is something that every parent should be proud of, and a few excited words of encouragement will always guarantee that they will be happy to try again.
Rogers outage causes internet and Interac debit interruptions by Brandon Mayer On July 8, Rogers Wireless and Fido customers woke up to an unwelcome inconvenience – their cell phones had no service, leaving them without the ability to make calls, send and receive text messages, and access the internet through cellular data. What may have seemed like an isolated problem was anything but isolated – soon, people across Ontario were being informed that Interac debit service was down, leaving cash and credit as the only available payment options. July 21 2022
The cause of the outage was initially suspected to be a data breach, which did occur in Rogers’ systems earlier this year, but not in Friday’s case. A hacker group even shared a post, masquerading as Rogers, claiming that a data breach had occurred and that service restoration was not expected until at least July 11. In reality, the outage was cause by a system failure after a routine update. Concerns were shared about interruptions to 911 service as a result of the outages. Local authorities suggested that if a call to 911 failed, the best option would be to try a landline phone
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instead, or a cell phone not serviced by Rogers or Fido. No actual reports of tragedies resulting from a failure to connect with 911 were reported. Some customers had their service restored as early as the next morning. By late in the day Saturday, Rogers reported that only about 1% of customers were still experiencing intermittent connection issues. A post in a local social media group pointed out that any angry Rogers customers thinking of switching to Telus as an alternative carrier could get a $100 bill credit. Locally, the internet outages caused some indi10
viduals hardship as they had limited ability to work from home. Small businesses were scrambling to post signage alerting customers ahead of time that debit service was down, particularly businesses offering drivethru service, to prevent customers from becoming stuck in line for nothing. Despite signage, some individuals could be seen pulling past the take-out windows in some drive-thru locations without stopping, suggesting that they had not noticed the signs upon entering the lineup. News reports of “chaos” in Toronto as a result of the outages show just how different urban living can be
By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville I have a confession to make: I don’t really care for barbecued food generally. This is probably due to having had some not so good BBQ in restaurants and when visiting with friends. The “BIG 3 SINS of BBQ” (among others) are: 1) Burned meat (fire too hot; chef not paying attention); 2) Overdone or underdone meat (fire too hot; no proper prep time); 3) Overpowering BBQ sauce (so, all you can taste is the sauce and not the meat). Chicken is one meat that is often mishandled on the BBQ and because it has tender flesh, it needs some proper loving care. So try this recipe for getting your chicken perfect every time. By the way, this is the first of three BBQ recipes coming up in the next few weeks.
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Ingredients – First, the Chicken 2-3 pounds chicken legs, thighs or breasts (preferably with the bone in) Ingredients – Then the Sauce ¼ cup of vegetable oil 5 cloves of minced or crushed garlic 2 tablespoons of brown sugar 2 teaspoons of smoked paprika 1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cup tomato ketchup ½ cup apple sauce 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce Preparation Wash your chicken in hot, then cold water; place in a pan in the oven set at 350F. Par-cook the chicken in the oven for a half hour or until it is half done. In a largish sauce pan, heat up the vegetable oil and sweat the garlic. Then, add the apple sauce and ketchup and heat through. Add the remaining ingredients and have a taste; adjust your spices accordingly. If you think your sauce is too strong, tame it down with ¼ cup of plain unflavoured yoghurt. When your BBQ sauce is ready, add your half-cooked chicken and coat the pieces well. Marinate in the fridge for about an hour or until you are ready to pop them on your BBQ. Brush your BBQ grille carefully, coat it with vegetable oil and turn the heat to Low-Medium. Place your chicken on the grille and – being very patient – supervise the final cooking carefully. If you must, use any leftover BBQ sauce to baste the chicken pieces (don’t overdo it!). Obviously, barbecued chicken must be served with a salad made up of veggies right out of your garden. A balsamic vinaigrette will work nicely to offset the rather pungent flavour of the BBQ sauce. Just serve the chicken with the salad accompanied by thick slices of Grahame Bakery bread to mop up the juices. While some folk might want to have a cold Zinfandel (the pink stuff) with BBQ, I think I would prefer a nice lager. Now next week, I will provide you with a recipe for Veggies on the Barbie. Meanwhile, enjoy the summer: it’s been a doozy so far…Best from pcormier@ranaprocess.com. from small town living, as the problem appears to have been perceived as inconvenient, but minor, locally. As is common in our community, locals were great at helping each other out during the outage, particularly with identifying which stores had debit service restored. The problem now appears to be fully resolved.
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Remembering Dick Loewen
Seguin, Maurice Richard Noel
April 16, 1940 - July 22, 2020
Dad passed away peacefully April 10, 2020 in the Kemptville District Hospital with his loving wife Joyce (Prodonick) for 61 years, at his side. Joyce and family invite family and friends to a Memorial Mass and Reception for Maurice at Holy Cross Church, 503 Clothier Street West, Kemptville on Saturday July 23, 2022 at 1 pm. Donations may be made to Kemptville District Hospital Auxillary, Arthritis Society or a charity of choice. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
You looked upon an open field and envisioned what could be By replacing the harmful with the good Now being enjoyed by Mother Nature's bounty for all to see You bettered our world with your kind heart and gentle ways For this and the privilege of knowing and loving you Your family and friends say thank-you! "For You Were A Man To Know"
Does Kemptville have a vandalism problem? by Brandon Mayer On July 13, some graffiti was discovered on one of the benches at a baseball diamond in Kemptville’s Riverside Park. The squiggly purple line of spray paint running almost the entire length of the bench is admittedly not very creative, but a costly nuisance nonetheless. Comments on a social media post about the incident revealed that this may be just one incident in a local problem with a much wider scope. “After coming off a beautiful evening paddle on our own well-loved creek, we came home to a gas slick,” wrote one commenter. “Someone had been running a boat engine in the creek purposefully, since they did not pass us on our travels. It was disgusting. People need to think about others and then maybe this destruction won’t happen.” Other locals expressed similar allegations about a man who uses the creek to test out his boat engine that is in dire need of repair, leaving a noticeable slick of gasoline everywhere he goes. “Something has to be done before our piece of heaven is destroyed,” a commenter lamented. Yet another comment on the original post suggests that graffiti is “everywhere” in Kemptville, and alleges that children who are up to no good in the nighttime may be responsible. One harsh reality is that no town will ever completely eliminate acts of graffiti and vandalism. Some believe that children and
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teenagers commit such acts when they are bored, though boredom is clearly no excuse for crime. Kemptville arguably has much more to do in terms of recreation than surrounding towns in the area. Others suggest that graffiti is a sign of a troubled youth expressing anger with the world. It is probably true that no matter how much surveillance is put in place or how many consequences are threatened, acts of vandalism will always occur to some degree, and the perpetrators will seldom be caught. Many of us can remember the thrill of doing something we weren’t supposed to as youth and taking
steps to ensure we wouldn’t get caught. As adults, we have a deep understanding of why vandalism is wrong, but that is because we are adults. Learning lessons is part of growing up. In regards to what happened at the ball diamond, there is no doubt that if the perpetrator is caught, there should be consequences, as it is a natural part of life. In the meantime, I can’t help but be amused by the egg we would all be wearing on our faces if the culprit was an adult, disgruntled after paying his property taxes, or a young child’s innocent attempt to give the bench a nice coat of paint!
Sherrill Clayton July 21 1953 – June 30, 2022
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Sherrill Clayton (nee Bailey) formerly of Kemptville, at the age of 68. Peacefully at home in Flinton, Ont. on June 30, 2022 remaining a strong hero during her courageous but losing battle with leukemia. Dearly beloved wife of Brian Clayton. Loving mother of Sara Clayton (Andy Neale) and Tyler Clayton. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Rylan, Caelum and Jasper. Forever in the hearts of her siblings: Sue Christie, Sandy Arcand (Danny), Bob Bailey (Brenda) and Angie Moulton (Mark) as well as her brother-in-law Terry Clayton and sisterin-law Cathy Pettem (Will). Loved and missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by her parents Cecil and Vera Bailey and her brother-in-law Gary Christie. A celebration of life will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville on Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, any donations made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (bloodcancers.ca) would be greatly appreciated. You truly are an angel. You always gave with all your heart and never asked for anything in return. You loved being with family. You loved to laugh. You loved to dance. You made our world a better place.
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ParticipACTION: The wait is almost over by Brandon Mayer As was expected, North Grenville has been named one of 50 finalists for the 2022 ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge. The announcement came as no surprise, given the strong attention given to the Challenge by the community and municipal Council. North Grenville and the Edmonton community spent much of the contest fighting for first place in terms of logged physical activity hours, so it is no surprise that Edmonton was also named as a finalist. With logged hours surely tallied by now, many residents may be wondering why this year’s national and provincial champions are yet to be named. The winners will be named next week – hopefully by July 26 or 27 – after deliberations are made. This is because the logged hours are only one piece of the puzzle. Finalist communities must also make a final submis-
sion explaining why their community is most deserving of one of the prizes. Given that North Grenville won the top prize of “Canada’s Most Active Community” last year, it would be an incredible feat to secure the same standing again this year. However, even if our community does not win the national title, there is still a provincial title to be won. Mayor Nancy Peckford and Council were vocal supporters of North Grenville’s bid for the title this year. Council members joined many community groups in getting active, no doubt helping to increase the logged hours which helped give the community a finalist position. “I would like to thank everyone in our community who rallied hard to defend North Grenville's title as Canada's Most Active Community,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “North Grenville ranked first in
the Province for the entire month of the Challenge, and ranked either first or second nationally throughout June. We are so thrilled that so many individuals, groups, clubs, senior's associations, daycares, schools and businesses got on board, and would like to thank everyone for their community spirit and commitment to health and wellness.” Winning the title of “Canada’s Most Active Community” comes with a $100,000 prize. Last year, the Municipality used the money to install two new play structures, a new rink house, and an upgraded basketball court, each at a different town within the Municipality but outside of Kemptville. If the prize is won again this year, it is unclear what the plans for the money are, but is it likely that the Municipality would seek input from the public, as it did last year.
To better serve patients, three Eastern Ontario hospitals are implementing ‘Epic’ new health information system Deep River & District Hospital (DRDH), Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) will be going live with the Epic health information system in November 2022, ushering in tremendous benefits for patients and their care providers. Epic is a powerful digital health information system that uses the latest technology to securely store, organize, and access patient records while maintaining patient privacy. It provides a comprehensive digital health record for every patient, enhancing standardization, information sharing and continuity of care. Simply put, patients will get better access to their own health information and more seamless care from their providers.
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With Epic’s private MyChart portal, patients will have their health story at their fingertips. Anywhere, anytime, MyChart subscribers can see their medical history, diagnostic test results, upcoming appointments, lists of allergies and medications, and even educational materials. “Epic replaces the current hospital information systems made up of multiple electronic and paper-based systems containing different parts of a patient’s health record,” explained Cholly Boland, CEO of WDMH. “Epic gives the patient’s care team the information thwy need at their fingertips and is proven to reduce wait times, length of stay in hospital, and readmission,” he added. By implementing Epic, DRDH, KDH, and WDMH become part of a digital network of nine hospitals in
the Ottawa region using the world-class health information system. “The driving force behind the decision to implement Epic now was our commitment to continually improve patient care and the patient experience,” said Frank J. Vassallo, KDH’s CEO. “Once live with Epic, we will be able to provide seamless care as part of a fully integrated network of hospitals in the Ottawa region all using the same system.” This means that when a patient is transferred between hospitals who use Epic, critical information will be available immediately to their new healthcare team and patients will not have to repeat their medical history over and over. Within each hospital, the information will be available and up to date everywhere in the facility, improving com-
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Young local golfer heading to championships
Local golfer, 14-year-old Hunter Stephenson. by Brandon Mayer A local golfer is ready to make his family, friends, and community proud next month when he heads to two championships. Hunter Stephenson, who is only 14, will represent Equinelle Golf Course at the U15 Boy’s Championship at Trafalgar Golf and Country Club in Milton on August 2 and 3. He has also qualified for the U17 Provincial Boy's Championship being held at Smuggler’s Glen Golf
munication, quality care and patient safety. While the switch to Epic requires a large amount of internal planning and training, staff at each of the three hospitals are embracing the change. “We are very pleased with the enthusiasm of our team as we work towards implementation of Epic”, explained Janna Hotson, the CEO of DRDH. “Our providers recognize that the integration and collaboration that this Epic partnership provides will ultimately lead to safer, more efficient care.” DRDH, KDH and WDMH will all be going live with Epic on November 5, 2022. Media contact: Jenny Read: 613.258.6133 x 223 | jread@kdh.on.ca
Course in Lansdowne on August 23, 24, and 25. “Hunter started playing tournaments in 2020, when COVID shut down most sports,” said his mother, Nancy Brunton. “He switched from soccer to golf. He is going into grade 10 at North Grenville District High School and is a member at Equinelle Golf Club.” Nancy reported that Hunter has had a successful season so far. He won two tournaments on the Play Junior Golf Tour and was lead-
ing the tour standings for the Bantam boys as of the time of writing. He also won the Silver medal at the Ottawa Valley Golf Association U15 City and District tournament held on July 3 and 4. Hunter’s coach is his uncle Henry Brunton, who was raised in Kemptville and was inducted into the Kemptville and District Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. Hunter is proud of his accomplishments thus far. “I feel satisfied that all my hard work is starting to pay off,” he told the Times. “I am looking forward to the experience and opportunity to meet new golfers.” As a sport, golf reportedly surged in popularity during the most impactful months of the COVID-19 pandemic, likely because it was considered to be one of the lowest-risk sports. The sport is played outdoors, alone or in small groups, and there is little need to come into close contact with other people or equipment that is handled by others. Best of luck at the tournaments, Hunter!
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