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212 Van Buren St. 613.258.7438 Photo by Larry Balzac The North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] held an Open House at the Town Hall on Water Street in Kemptville last Saturday to show friends and neighbours what they’ve been doing over the past years. In spite of the threatening weather, the event was very well attended indeed, which came as a happy surprise to the NGHS Board and volunteers. In a very rare opportunity, visitors could not only view displays and presentations on the ground floor, the Court and offices section of the building, but could also go upstairs to see the NG Archives, the collections of documents, photographs, maps, books, newspapers,
and so many other artefacts that make up the holdings of the Society. From 10 am until late afternoon, visitors could examine displays ranging from the history of the one-room schools that educated local children until 1965, as well as environmental studies prepared by Dr. Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad. A book table was filled with the many publications of the NGHS, the concrete result of years of collecting, analysis and research that has been undertaken by Society members reaching back when it was the Kemptville and District Historical Society. Dr. David Shanahan gave two short talks about the latest
of his books on local history, “Places in the Past”, and the gathering heard from Mayor Nancy Peckford, who spoke about the on-going talks between the municipality and the NGHS concerning the future of the building itself. The members of the Society were very impressed by her willingness to speak honestly about the potential pros and cons of keeping the old Town Hall in good condition and use, given that it is now only one of three heritage buildings actually owned by the Municipality of North Grenville. The other two are the Oxford-on-Rideau Township Hall and the Maplwood School, both in Oxford Mills. The public support shown
by the community to the NGHS, not least of which shown by the great turn-out on Saturday, underscores the importance of having our history and heritage preserved and maintained by the Society and its members. The popularity of the Society’s public meetings, the local history articles in this newspaper, and the support given by the current Mayor and Council, have all encouraged the NGHS to work at improving the professionalism of their work and to ensure the long-term survival and expansion of the North Grenville Archives. The Society looks to the past and plans for the future, recording our stories for our children’s
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by Cathie Raina Rehearsals have just begun for the spring play, 'Ripcord', which will be performed at the Parish Hall at the former Kemptville College grounds May 21-24. The comedy takes place in a sunny room in a retirement home where cantankerous and difficult Abby is forced to share her room with Marilyn who is very happy and upbeat. Add a kind and patient male nurse, a scene in a haunted house, a scene in an aeroplane and you have a wonderful comedy with clever dialogue. Left to right front row: Myrna Ferris, Simon Lee, Robin Churchill, Shawn Lowry, Winston Kinnaird (Director). Back row. Jorie Basque, Paul Rochon, Sheryl Cunningham, Bradlee Zrudlo.
Red Vest Volunteers at KDH by Connie Parsons, Volunteer Coordinator, Kemptville District Hospital Auxiliary Ever been to the hospital in Kemptville, and been at a loss to find where you were supposed to go? Ever had someone wearing a red vest offer to help you? Too often lately, there hasn’t been a person in a red vest at the main door to answer questions or provide guidance. The new clinic area doesn’t have one. Even the Emergency waiting area sometimes doesn’t have one. Signage has improved tremendously, but, in this modern world, don’t we all wish for a real live person to talk to? Someone who wears a smile and really cares. As a volunteer in a red vest myself, I look forward to my time at KDH. There isn’t a shift goes by that I don’t hear sincere appreciation from someone. Knowing that some small thing that I did made a big difference to someone else makes my day. If you have thought about volunteering, please, consider Kemptville District Hospital. It only takes 3-4 hours once a week to help make someone’s visit to our hospital in Kemptville so much easier and more pleasant. You’ll also make new friends as the volunteer team works together. You can find an application form to become a volunteer at Kemptville District Hospital on the website – www.kdh.on.ca or call 613-258-6133 ext. 125.
Sip, Savour & Support – all for a great cause! by Jane Adams Beat the January blahs with an evening out with great food, drink and fun! The Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) Foundation is pleased to present “Sip, Savour & Support” on Saturday, January 25, from 6 to 9 pm at Winchelsea Events (1567 Highway 31, Winchester). Proceeds will support the Foundation’s General Equipment Fund to purchase much-needed medical equipment for WDMH that is not funded by the government. “We are excited that so many local businesses have come on board to make the evening a lot of fun,” explains Cindy Peters, Manager of Direct Mail & Events. “We are also grateful to our presenting sponsor – BGM RV Centre.” The format for the evening will be an open house style. Guests can come and
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go as they like and will enjoy beverages from Stone Crop Acres Winery & Vineyard, Humble Beginnings Brewing Company, and Flying Canoe Hard Cider. Food offerings will be provided by Winchelsea Events, Little Sisterz, HuckleHounds Home Goodies, Simply Baked Catering and Cakes by Beth.
There will also be live music by Cory Ell throughout the evening, as well as silent auction items and raffles. Tickets are $35/person, which includes 8 tasting coupons; $55/person which includes 16 tasting coupons; or a VIP option of $60, which includes 20 coupons and table seating. Additional coupons
are also available for purchase (10 coupons for $20). For more details or to purchase tickets, please stop by the Foundation office in the hospital lobby, or contact Cindy at 613-774-2422, ext. 6172 or cpeters@wdmh.on.ca or online at http://bit.ly/SipSavour-Support. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Dr. David Shanahan with early Kemptville Fire Department artifact donated by Reinder Kuntz. Photo by Larry Balzac. An unexpected donation to the North Grenville Historical Society [NGHS] was made at the Society’s Open House last Saturday. Local resident, Reinder Kuntz, presented a cast iron plaque, possibly dating from the early decades of the last century, and bearing the logo and inscription of the Kemptville Fire Department. At the top of the piece is the word “Engineer”. Reinder had come across the piece on eBay and got in touch with the owner, who lives in Australia. The man used to live in Kemptville, on Rideau Street, and that is how the artefact made it all the way to Australia. Reinder bought the piece, and looked for a suitable home for it. He tried to see if it would fit on either of the two heritage fire engines stored at the Fire Hall on County Road 44, but without success. He then brought it along to the NGHS Open House, where his donation was gratefully received by Society Historian, Dr. David Shanahan. It seems very appropriate indeed that the NGHS event was taking place in the room that used to be the Kemptville Fire Station. It may have taken the long way round, but the piece has found its way home again after many years.
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We can work it out by David Shanahan Well, just two weeks into the new decade, and things are becoming really interesting. We could have had a major war in the Gulf, but managed to avoid it (so far). We’ve had the continuing disaster of Australia in flames, an area bigger than Japan destroyed in the conflagration and people all over the world, including in our own neighbourhood, raising money to help the stricken animals caught in the path of the fires. With temperatures regularly reaching 40 degrees, it is hard to imagine the terror of residents, losing everything, or the incredible bravery of the firefighters working in such hellish conditions. Then we had the dreadful destruction of the Ukrainian airliner over Iran, with the loss of so many, including fifty-seven Canadians. One Revolutionary Guard, it ap-
pears, jumped to the conclusion that the plane was an American missile or fighter about to respond to the Iranian rocket attacks on two bases in Iraq. This, in turn, was a response to the American assassination of Iraq’s top general, Qasem Soleimani. What’s the odds that Canada may become the home of Harry Windsor and his wife? Now that they’ve decided to try and live like real people (whatever that means for millionaires and celebrities), perhaps we can have our own local royal as Governor General? That’s what they did to avoid having the Duke of Windsor, aka King Edward VIII, hanging around the U.K. and causing embarrassment and controversy. Are we seeing the beginning of the end of the British monarchy, or is it just another blip in the long reign of Elizabeth, as she holds on to the throne repeating to herself the words of another monarch (albeit a
French one): "Après moi, le déluge". Yes, what with one and another, this decade has not started off promisingly. Fires, floods, the looming loss of glaciers and forests, the destruction of the Great Barrier Reef, the increasing pollution of the oceans through plastic contamination, all of this, and so much more, might give the impression that we should all just go to bed and hide under the covers. But, and this is, I believe, the way we need to see things, when was it ever any different? Wars and rumours of wars? Let’s remember that the Twentieth Century was possibly the bloodiest in history, and earlier centuries each had their own slaughters and torments. The world in danger of destruction? Well, we survived the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the various nasty rampages of many empires, Roman, British, French, Russian, and
7. Atrazine (banned in Europe in 2007) is an endocrine disrupter, probably carginogenic; it is used on more than two thirds of corn crops. (p. 98, Diet) 8. More than 99% of animals eaten are from factory farms.(99.9% chickens, 99% turkeys,97% of laying hens, 95% pigs, 78% cattle) (p. 109, Eating Animals, Foer, 2009) 9. Factory farm animals produce 130X more waste than the total human population. The polluting strength is 160 X greater than raw municipal sewage. (p. 174, Foer) 10. In 1965 there were 8 billion livestock; in 2010 there were 20 billion. (p. 26, Hot Planet) 11. Worldwide 67% of all land is used to produce animal products. (p. 149, Foer) 12. Glyphosate (Round Up) is the top pesticide sold in Canada. Its use tripled between 2005 and 2011. (It is banned in Europe as a carcinogen.) (p. 12, Boiling Point, Barlow, 2014, library:333.910) 13. More than half of all synthetic nitrogen fertilizer ever used has been used since 1985.(p. 40, Facing The An-
thropocene, Angus, 2016, library: 304.2) 14. Toxicity data is missing for 87% of the chemicals on the Canadian market.(p.11, Barlow) 15. Livestock produce 9% of CO2, 37% of methane (23 X worse than CO2), 65% of nitrous oxide (296 X worse than CO2).(p. 7, UN Report, Livestock's Long Shadow, 2006) 16. Water usage per kg.: potatoes, 500, wheat 900, beef 100,000. (p. 166, The China Study, Campbell, 2006) 17. The average trawler throws 80-90% overboard as 'bycatch.' (p. 191, Foer) 18. Shrimp: 2% global seafood by weight, 33% of 'bycatch.' (p. 49, Foer) Darrell Nunn
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others. Is the human race in danger of extinction? Remember the Black Death? Possible not, as it was likely before your time. But in the mid-1300's, this bubonic plague swept through Asia and Europe killing anywhere between 70 and 200 million people. You can say it was an environmental disaster, as the plague was carried by rats and almost destroyed agricultural development across continents. In recent studies, the death rate from the Black Death has been revised upwards, and it now appears that up to half of the population of Europe died in just a decade. Now this might seem a little negative, just a tad depressing, given that many today believe their children could be the last generation of humans to live on the planet. But I make allusion to these things, both past and present, to make a simple point. We
humans have survived before. Climate change has happened before, although this time we may seem to have added fuel to the fire, as it were, and we are still arguing about cause and effect instead of looking at solutions and methods. But we shouldn’t underestimate the planet’s ability to deal with what’s being thrown at it. People, also, have a talent for adapting and pushing through. That is what History teaches us time after time. This doesn’t mean, of course, that we should just sit back and see what happens next, hoping for the best. That would be irresponsible, to say the least. But we can at least look at how we have faced up to disaster and looming threats in the past and work at overcoming the divisions and conflicts to which we seem inordinately fond. After all, we’re all in this together, and sooner or later we have to realise that and work together to change
our habits as individuals and nations. Sadly, I think things have to become really dangerous before we will do that, but, as the Fab Four said: We Can Work It Out. “Life is very short and there’s no time for fussing and fighting.” Or, as the Hitchhikers’s Guide to the Galaxy so eloquently put it: Don’t Panic! the north grenville
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Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, I am not going to enter into a debate about the relative merits of a vegetarian lifestyle; I am interested in presenting some statistics. But I largely agree with Mr. Creasey. The percents vary a bit but are all in the same ballpark. 1. The combined biomass of all domesticated animals is now 25X that of all wild terrestrial animals left on earth. (p.127, Earth in Human Hands, Grinspoon, 2016, library: 304,2 ) 2. If humans grew as fast as broilers, a 3kg newborn would weigh 300kg. at 2 months.(p. 26, The Dorito Effect, Schatzker, 2015) 3. Chicken fat content per 100 grams: 1870, 4; 1970, 8.6; 2004, 20+. (p. 145, Dorito) 4. Omega 6:3 ratio in CAFO (factory farm) animals twice that of grass fed.(p. 49, Superfuel, Mercola, 2018) 5. In 2010 obesity related illness killed roughly 3 million; terrorists killed 7,697. (p. 18, Homo Deus, Harari, 2015) 6. In the U.S. 80% of soy and 66% of corn fed to animals, not people. (p. 22, Diet For A Hot Planet, Lappe, 2010, library: 338.19)
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Merrickville’s Ceilidh Girls benefit Rideau Bridge to Canada
On Saturday, January 18, 2020, Merrickville’s Ceilidh Girls fundraising collective will host a special Chef Night at the village’s Main Street Family Restaurant to benefit Rideau Bridge to Canada Refugee Support Group. Rideau Bridge to Canada was formed in 2015 by a small group in Merrickville with the goal of welcoming a refugee family from war-torn Syria. The group has already successfully sponsored one Syrian family, who arrived in June of 2017 and is flourishing in the community; now the group is fundraising to bring a second refugee family to make a new life in the region. Rideau Bridge is joined by Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Merrickville) as a co-sponsor in this effort. A unique menu for the Ceilidh Girls Chef Night has been developed by Janet Campbell, owner of Merrickville’s renowned gourmet food shop, Mrs. McGarrigle’s. Those who are fortunate enough to get tickets will be treated to a ‘Middle East Feast’, featuring braised chicken with lemon and olives, Mejadra (basmati rice and lentils with caramelized onions), Ma’amul (date-filled cookies), and more. Tickets are $45 each and available for a limited time at Main Street Family Restaurant. Additional funds will be raised at the Ceilidh Girls Chef Night through sponsorships, donations, and an online auction – visit the Ceildh Girls Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ theCeilidhGirls to bid on a variety of items, including one-of-a-kind art pieces, spa services, yoga and massage. This is the third fundraiser for the Ceilidh Girls, who formed in 2013 to help their friend Karen Brûlé defray the devastating cost of terminal illness; the “Ceilidh for Karen” raised more than $70,000. The following year, both Karen Brûlé and Ceilidh Chairperson, Michelle Williams, lost their battles with cancer. In the spirit of ‘Embracing Life’, the Ceilidh Girls held a second fundraiser in 2016, this time to benefit Beth Donovan Hospice; the “Hospice Hoedown” raised more than $37,000 from an incredibly supportive community. If you can’t attend on January 18, but would like to make a donation, you can send a cheque payable to ‘Ceilidh Girls Fundraising’ to J. Graham, 1091 Highway 43 East, Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0. The Ceilidh Girls Chef Night will get underway at 7 pm on January 20 at Main Street Family Restaurant, 112 Main Street West, Merrickville, Ontario, 613.269.7976. For more information about the Rideau Bridge to Canada Refugee Support Group, please visit www.merrickville-bridge.ca.
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Aggregate Wars Return by Jim Bertram It was revealed in December that Wellington-DufferinGuelph Public Health is justly concerned about water pollution by potential new gravel pits that penetrate the water table. That organisation is taking a stand to protect local drinking water and municipal autonomy. Good for them! As was reported at Orangeville.com: ...public health staff are calling on members to send a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources in opposition to a proposed change to the Aggregate Resources Act (ARA). Currently, the province is proposing to waive municipalities’ right to regulate the depth of a local mine or quarry in their zoning bylaws.“Households on private water may be at greater risk,” wrote staff in the report, adding that municipalities with greater numbers of gravel pits may be greatly affected. This is the same Aggregate Resource Act that permitted the newly-opened aggregate pit on Bennett Road in North Grenville to come into being over the last 8 years. A pit that was resisted strongly, and for good reason, from 2011 to 2018 by the community in that part of North Grenville. While working to build the Rural Summit in January, 2018, I testified at the last OMB hearing on the subject of the Bennett Road pit. Having been involved
in the pit fight from the beginning, as a new Councillor in 2015 I had to declare conflict of interest and leave the chamber when matters pertaining to the Bennett Road pit came forward for discussion. As it happened, I live in the area of influence of the Bennett Road pit, and the risk of conflict of interest stemmed from that fact. But now I am no longer a public official with perceived potential conflict of interest. I am returning to public discussion of this type of issue. I would remind readers that while pits are necessary within our economic framework, their placement should be a matter of serious concern from all levels of government, as well as citizens. First of all, ecological concerns, such as noxious impacts on wetlands and wildlife, are a great concern, as large expanses of rural land are devoted to these mining operations. Impacts on human populations are also significant. The team with which I worked in the South Gower region of North Grenville elaborated a series of potential negative impacts on people living within the “influence area” of the new pit on Bennett Road. These included damages to personal health and property caused by blowing sand; damage done to the visual environment of the neighbourhood; threats to water quality, or even availability - note that hundreds
of homes in the influence area of that pit are served by well water. And, as outlined in Ben Lansink’s leading research on the financial impacts of aggregate pits, it is apparent that property values in the vicinity of newly imposed pits decline quite sharply, a matter of great interest for the people affected. Briefly put, the impact on the financial situations of neighbours of pits is a great concern. I will conclude by stating that Ontario law allows for no meaningful opposition to these mining operations by local residents or municipalities. And the situation stands to get worse under the current provincial government. I personally brought this situation to the former Liberal government of Ontario, all to no avail. At that time, I and my group did, however, receive support from Conservative MPP Steve Clark, who actually raised the matter on the floor at Queen’s Park. A member of his office came to meetings held by my opposition group and gave us valuable assistance. Much appreciated at that time. So, I would publicly prevail upon Mr. Clark to break open the file on the laws and regulations governing aggregate pits. He and his party are in power now and have a year of governing experience. His party states that it is "for the people", and the party’s support is strongly based in rural or semi-rural areas
like North Grenville, whose residents are at the biting end of the aggregate business: a business which provides low-cost aggregate on the backs of the rural population, whose health and financial well-being suffer from their imposed proximity to aggregate pits/mines. My question: What will Mr. Clark do to even out the playing field between taxpaying rural citizens on the one hand and big government/ big business on the other? Will he bring this issue to the floor of Queen’s Park this time? Will he revolutionize the Aggregate Resource Act to fit the needs of a modern, DEMOCRATIC Ontario? I really hope so, because another big pit is about to be foisted on the people of North Grenville, to the detriment of its neighbours who are also YOUR fellow citizens. Watch for it. I believe the issue of this new pit will be coming to NG Council’s attention soon. No members of the current Council live in the affected area, so they will be able to intervene to the extent possible for local government without incurring potential accusations of conflict of interest. I hope they will use their influence in defense of the interests of local citizens. And if you, the reader, care about this problem, I hope you will raise your voice in support of those affected by such projects.
New campaign to address skilled trades shortage The Government of Ontario is taking action to attract more people to the skilled trades and employers to hire more apprentices. The province is facing a serious labour shortage which has the potential to get progressively worse. On any given day tens of thousands of jobs go unfilled and many of those are in the skilled trades. As part of the government's Open for Business, Open for Jobs strategy, Monte McNaughton, the Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development, has launched a marketing campaign to highlight good-quality, wellpaying and flexible careers in the trades, under the slogan 'Find a Career You Wouldn't Trade.' "We need to do a better job at enticing young people and their parents to the skilled trades," said Minister McNaughton. "For too long, we haven't viewed January 15, 2020
these challenging positions as a viable first option. That needs to change and our Open for Business, Open for Jobs strategy, including our new advertising campaign, will go a long way towards making the skilled trades more attractive." The advertising campaign reflects the passion of real skilled tradespeople in their work environments. It features up-close footage of three skilled trades people with in-demand careers and high income potential: a tower crane operator, a steamfitter and an arborist. The ads are just one part of the government's strategy to open up the skilled trades for young people and businesses. The government is also investing approximately $75 million in three programs to expose high school students to the trades: $12.7 million in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program,
theatres and on Tim Hortons TV across the province. Employers interested in taking on apprentices can register at Ontario.ca/HireAnApprentice. To find out more about pre-apprenticeship opportunities near you, contact Employment Ontario by phone, e-mail or live chat.
$42 million in the Specialist High Skills major program and $20.8 million in a preapprenticeship program. "The reality is that the skilled trades offer exciting and challenging careers that often require solid math and problem solving skills, and expose people to the latest technologies such as 3D printing and robotics", said Minister McNaughton. "When it comes to opportunity, to earning potential, to having a chance to start your own business, the skilled trades come out on top." Over the first nine months of 2019, Ontario employers had, on average, 204,000 job openings across all occupations and industries. Of these, 13,000 were in the construction sector. People can view the ads for students and parents on ONgov Youtube. The ads will run digitally, in movie
UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, February 4 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab. COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Heritage Advisory Committee – Tuesday, January 21 at 4:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Police Services Board – Wednesday, January 22 at 1:30 pm at the Municipal Centre Active Transportation Advisory Committee – Thursday, January 23 at 5:00 pm at the Municipal Centre
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Deputy Clerk
The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Clerk. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
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Canada loses leading researcher of reptiles and amphibians
by Hilary Thomson The country lost one of its leading researchers in the field of Canadian reptiles and amphibians at the beginning of this year. Longtime Merrickville-Wolford resident, Francis Russell Cook, died at the Kemptville District Hospital on January 3, 2020 at the age of 84. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joyce Cook, daughter Wanda (James), son Thomas and grandsons Alex and Russell.
Francis was born in Wolfville, NS in 1935. His curiosity about nature began at a young age when he witnessed his brother care for and raise a scoop of toad eggs. His dedication to the field of herpetology (the study of reptiles and amphibians) truly began at the age of ten, with a visit to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, where he learned even more about this group of often overlooked animals. After receiving his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Acadia University, he
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collection in Canada and the largest collection of Canadian material in the world. Alongside his museum work, Francis also held the position of the editor-in-chief of the Canadian Field Naturalist for a record 34 years, helping generations of professional and amateur naturalists share their discoveries. In 2019, Francis was recognized with the Order of Canada for his work in herpetology. He received the honour at a ceremony at Rideau Hall, surrounded by his family. He said at the time that he felt it was a huge honour to receive the award along with so many people who made such significant contributions to the country. “It was so awesome to be with all the other people getting the award who have done so much for Canada,” he said. Francis and Joyce bought their farm in MerrickvilleWolford in 1970 and lived there happily for many years. A biologist herself, Joyce enjoyed accompanying Francis on many of his field expeditions over the years. After he was awarded the Order of Canada, Francis gave credit to Joyce for her unwavering support for him and his research
was lucky enough to land a coveted position as one of the curators in the Zoology Section at the Museum on Nature in Ottawa. In 1960 his hard work and dedication earned him the role of Curator of Herpetology at the Museum of Nature, a role he would hold for 35 years (interrupted only briefly to get his PhD at the University of Manitoba). Under his direction, the herpetology department grew significantly, from about 14,000 specimens to over 98,000. In 1984, it was the largest amphibian and reptile
over the years. “Without her, I probably would have run amok,” he said. Francis’ family held an intimate gathering to bury his ashes last week. They are planning a celebration of life at the Bishops Mills Community Hall for May 2, 2020. Memorial donations can be made to the Canadian Field Naturalist. An e-transfer can be directed to treasurer@ ofnc.ca, with a note “Re: The Canadian Field Naturalist in Memory of Francis Cook.”
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Hockey has been woven into the 150 year old fabric that is Kemptville. Imagine a tin roof arena that cost only $13,000 to build... in 1930. Double-header game nights required budgeting... 10 cents to get in, 5 cents for McIntosh toffee to cheer on the River Rats, the Oxford Millers and others. In a time when Les Canadiens meant dynasty, the Inkerman Rockets of the 1940's and 1950's proved to be the area's own local hockey dynasty. Kemptville quietly boasts its own humble Hockey Hall of Fame, known as Grahame's Bakery. A place where the newcomer can visit and consume the stories of hockey history of past resident reconteurs Frank Boucher (NY Rangers Manager) and Ken Grahame... as easily as the warm apple turnovers. In 1973, the community began its passion for Junior hockey and the team took the year as its name - the "73's". The team became very successful, including the famous 38-0-4 undefeated season in 1996-97. And now the Kemptville 73's are making history once again by recording six straight wins. Congratulations to your boys of winter....Your Kemptville 73's.
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Jan 15 Kemptville Horticultural Society January Meeting, 7 pm, Kemptville Pentecostal Church. Annual General Meeting as well as election of new officers. Everyone Welcome. Jan 26 Annual "Snowmobile" supper at Heckston United Church, 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Free will offering. Everyone Welcome!
Weekly and recurring events Mon Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, 2 pm. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Arts Guild, 2nd Mon/mth, 7pm at the Masonic Hall on Van Buren St. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. Gremlins Square Dance Club, NG Municipal Centre, 7:30-9:30 pm. Sept-April. Details at: www.grenvillegremlins09 or email : kemptvillesquaredance@gmail.com
Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd &4th Wed/mth, 1 pm, Kemptville Retirement Living, 2950 Cty Rd 43.Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings, 1st/Wed/mth, 7-9 pm in the program room at the Library. Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665. Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.
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Riley McCabe earns SO against Hawks #18
Ryan PAWLIKOWSKI Got your number...Riley McCabe shuts down top shelf attack from Hawkesbury Hawks during Thursday night's battle to give his team a 2-1 victory and a SO. Congratulations. by the sportsguy Cornwall Colts were in Kemptville 73's home barn for a matinee on Sunday after their 2-1 loss to 73's in December. Cornwall struck first at just :36, when Molinaro set up Charlie Campbell to flip a backhand top shelf over William Anderson. PK for Kemptville came on aggressively, as they ran through Cornwall to control puck as Chase Lammi flew up the wall to blow one by Rico Dimatteo for SHG at 7:33 to even the odds. 73's came on again when Lammi dropped it to Wood and Ryan Pawlikowski rifled in a rebound under sprawling stopper for the tie breaker during a PP at 19:56. Kemptville spent most of the first in Cornwall end, out-shooting them 14-6, with 73's two PP attempts for one by the Colts. Kemptville lost their captain for 10 PIM plus 2 for a major that they overcame. Josh Barnes, with helpers from Gull and Shaw, tied it up for the Colts at 6:29
to start the second. Like a successful bull rider, Chase Broda stripped the rubber at the line and hammered one over glove-side within eight seconds at 6:39 to give Kemptville the lead. Brazier combined with Taylor to find Jared Patterson who hammered it home at 14:38 for the go-ahead. At 19:01, Charlie Skinner, assisted by O'Mara, moved Cornwall within one. Kemptville blasted Cornwall stopper 18 to 6 with a penaltyfree twenty. Final twenty was owned by the 73's, as they marked another two points on the sheet. The Chase factor, Broda with Lammi came across the neutral zone, so Cole Dennison could redirect the initial shot around the stopper at 1:13 to put the 73's ahead by two. After 73's assessed a 2PIM, the Colts pulled their goalie for extra attacker at 16:38 who Kemptville’s PK helped keep at bay. 73's were the aggressor when Lammi hammered his assignment on to Merrett's stick to Makoda
Suzuki who deked his opponent, then into the EN for SHG at 18:09. 73's doubled down with 11 to 5 and with both squads two PP attempts. Kemptville controlled 75% of the draws and produced an aggressive special team when caught short handed. Hawkesbury Hawks faced the Kemptville 73's on Thursday evening, only to have their wings clipped 2 to zip for a three game winning roll. Both clubs put on a super goalie clinic, with exceptional power kills to close out the first two twenties without results. Kemptville outshot Hawkesbury 14-7, with four unsuccessful PP and one fiveon-three in the first, and lifted the foot off the gas in second. Hawkesbury pumped 14-8 SOG, with four PP without results and Kemptville failed on two attempts end period. Last twenty started with Hawks extra attacker for 51 seconds that was handled by the 73's aggressive PK. Mad-
oka Suzuki tried to beat Zach Johnson numerous times, as Pawlikowski handed off to Moretti, and Super Fly pumped it top shelf blocker side at 11:22 to put 73's on the sheet. Hawkesbury stopper was pulled at 18:26 to add extra man in attempt for a tie to force OT. Kemptville would receive a predicted infraction at 18:48 to put the Hawks into a 5-on-3 offense, that the 73's turned around for the win. Patterson ran over his assignment to punch it forward to Wood that sprung Ryan Pawlikowski SHG to deke his defender to crisscross and drive in a EN 19:34. Kemptville owned the final session, as they overwhelmed their opponent by 18-6 and shut down Hawkesbury to award Riley McCabe with a SO victory. Kemptville motored into the "Hawks Nest" for a rematch on Friday night. Hockey with edge ...a cut above the rest ...show you care ...see you there.
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by Jim Dolan During the Fall of 2019, over 200 Grade 5 students from nine classes at six local elementary schools participated in an introduction to the curling program offered by the North Grenville Curling Club. Each student took part in one, two-hour session. The aim of the program was to introduce students to the sport of curling and to
Nickname: ”PAWLO” Born: 21 - 01 - 2000 Home Town: Stittsville, ON Position: Centre Previous Hockey Club: Kemptville 73’s Inspiration: Parents Favourite TV Show: The Office Favourite Actor: Will Farrell Favourite Musician: DRAKE Favourite Food: Pizza Favourite Hockey Memory: Signed with KV 73’s Life as a JR “A” player: Busy, hard work, and amazing
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“stick curling” – which is best described as “shuffleboard on ice”. This year, some of the volunteers even had the pleasure of introducing the game to their own grandchildren! The program received a lot of positive feedback from the local Grade 5 students. A few of their comments read as follows: “Stick curling was fun”. “Thank you for letting us learn to curl, it was fun”. “I would love to see you again, or go curling with you and my family” The North Grenville Curling Club relies on volunteers to run all of its programs, leagues and events. This includes the School Program, organized and offered by Alison Sampson and her team of 20 dedicated volunteers, over five weeks in November and 10
December. The experience gained from this program may encourage some of these students to consider joining the club’s Youth Curling Program, which runs throughout the year, with many of the young curlers playing in competitive local Youth, Little Rock, to Under-18, bonspiels. If your child might be interested in joining the youth program, visit the youth curling website at: ngcurling. ca/index.php/curling/youth. Curling is truly a game for all ages. The youngest members of the club are 6- to 7-years old, and the oldest member is 98, although this writer sometimes feels like 100 after sweeping a couple of Dave Brown’s draw shots.
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Regional Police Force being discussed by David Shanahan The Council of the United Counties of Leeds & Grenville [UCLG] have been discussing the idea of having a regional police force established for the area, in the light of recent changes to the Police Services Act. Under the Comprehensive Ontario Police Services Act, 2019, the province is planning to amalgamate many of the Police Services Boards, and this has raised questions for the Municipality of North Grenville, whether the current Police Services Board in North Grenville will continue to operate as before; whether they will have the same authority in terms of negotiating OPP service contracts and costs, and oversight of OPP operations. Or will a Board be established to cover a countywide area, leaving NG with less input, and less influence, over local policing matters. The Act would mean Police Services Boards would be organised on a detachmentwide basis, and not on a municipality basis, as at present. In effect, the municipal Boards would be replaced by just two: one for Grenville County and one for Leeds County. In introducing the motion to consider establishing a regional police force, Mayor Roger Haley of Front of Yonge, stated such a force would give the municipalities more of a say over costs and the administration of policing. Under the current system, the North Grenville Police Services Board has five members: two members of the North Grenville Council, two citizens appointed by the Province as community representatives and one citi-
zen appointed by Municipal Council as a community representative. The Board is responsible for setting the overall objectives and priorities for the provision of police service in the Municipality, after consultation with the Detachment Commander. It is also responsible for choosing and monitoring the performance of the Detachment Commander, overseeing the contract for service between the Municipality and the OPP, receiving monthly performance statistics of crime and prevention initiatives and for preparing a business plan. The new system would greatly weaken local control in these areas. The UCLG Council debated the option of replacing the various OPP detachments in the region with a single police force to service the UCLG. However, there has been a number of objections made to this idea. Mayor Arie Hoogenboom of Rideau Lakes made the point that the OPP is already a regional police force. Other Counties mayors pointed out that the idea had been considered about ten years ago, and the costs involved in setting up such a regional force were prohibitive. Mayor Nancy Peckford of North Grenville also expressed concerns that the new Police Services Board for Grenville would not have representation from all of the municipalities in the UCLG, and even if North Grenville had a seat on the Board, its concerns might not be attended to as they are under the current system. Mayor Peckford pointed out this municipality contains 35% of the entire population of UCLG, and, as the fastest
growing municipality, is in a unique situation. She believes that municipalities containing such a large percentage of the population should be allowed to opt out of the new Police Services Board structure. To that end, North Grenville has written to the Office of the Solicitor General of Ontario, making its case for exclusion, and has arranged a meeting with Solicitor General Sylvia Jones to brief her on their concerns. Don Sherritt is Chair of the Board in this municipality, and he agrees with Mayor Peckford’s approach to the issue. He pointed out to the Times that the Board and Council “have worked in partnership to influence the forthcoming regulation to ensure that the spirit of Section 1(7) of the new Community Safety and Policing Act is respected...that "Policing shall be provided throughout Ontario in accordance with ... need to ensure that police services and boards are representative of the communities they serve." Don also noted that we have 35% of the population of UCLG and worried about the loss of proper representation for municipalities, large and small, in the United Counties under the proposed new system: “We have concerns that this disparity in populations will create a negative perception that Municipalities are not receiving effective and efficient delivery of police services when it comes to their local needs. We need to avoid the situation where any Municipality whether large or small feels under represented.”
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New funds for Kemptville’s schools by David Shanahan The Ontario Government has announced new funding for the Kemptville Public and North Grenville District High schools. Local MPP, Steve Clark brought the good news to the municipality last Friday, with almost $10 million to give to the Upper Canada District School Board [UCDSB]. The Board has been given the go-ahead to seek tenders for a $7.2 million addition to the North Grenville District High School, and a $2.7-million expansion of Kemptville Public School. One of the problems newly-built schools have in Ontario is that funding is based on enrolment at the time the decision is made to build. By the time the new school opens, enrolment has usually increased and the new regime begins with students in portables. The funding announced by Steve Clark means that the NGDHS will be able to supply classrooms for an extra 221 students, which will make the learning experience somewhat better for the young people. The funding for KPS will be used to provide 49 new child care spaces, three new child care rooms as well as two EarlyON Child and Family Centre rooms. “The nearly $10 million our government is providing for these critical projects in one of Eastern Ontario’s fastest-growing communities demonstrates our commitment to supporting students, parents and educators. Whether they are just starting their educational journey or preparing to choose a career path, we want students to have the best learning environment possible,” said Steve Clark when making the announcement. “As our government makes record investments in education, I’m proud to be a strong voice to ensure they are benefitting families and communities here in Leeds-
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month I feel it is never a good idea to avoid a diagnosis, or to try to hide from the facts. One of the main reasons that people do want to keep their diagnosis to themselves is that they fear the stigma that currently is associated with a diagnosis of dementia in our society. Shelley Vaillancourt, Executive Director of the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and district, says, “Unless you have experienced firsthand the damage stigma can do to individuals and families facing dementia”, you really cannot appreciate it. You can find information on how you can help to remove stigma at the campaign website ilivewithdementia. ca. They cover such items as: “I am worried I may have dementia”, through to ways to try and reduce your risk of developing dementia. Some of the best ways are to eat well, exercise, socialize, challenge your brain by trying new things, reduce stress, and avoid excess alcohol consumption and smoking. Basically this is maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
by David Herman As part of this month dedicated to awareness of Alzheimer’s disease (read Dementia Disease), I wanted to post some information that I hope will be helpful to those of you living with the disease. When I say that, I am talking to those of you who have been diagnosed with a form of dementia, a caregiver, a family member, or friend of someone who is living with the disease. I use the term “dementia”, as it is the umbrella term that covers so many forms of the disease. They now say there are more than 400 types of dementia. I have yet to see a complete listing of that many types, but I suspect that they may present in combination with other diseases and manifest slightly differently, and so are given their own classification. Two of the most common are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. A lot of people who are diagnosed with dementia want to hide their diagnosis from friends and family, but
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A number of people from across Canada have given testimonials of how they are coping since receiving their diagnosis. Many are able to maintain their jobs and lives with only minor adjustments. Dementia is a disease like any other disease and some people are able to live with the effects of their disease, cancer for instance, and live more or less a very normal life. Another important program the Society provides is the Blue Umbrella program, and with this they provide training to businesses and civil servants on how to interact with people living with dementia. On January 20, Mary Campbell, Education and Support Coordinator with the Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds and Grenville, will be presenting on Dementia Friendly Communities as part of the Words of Wisdom Series. She will provide an understanding of daily dementia challenges, and will show how you can adapt your environment and thinking to promote respect, inclusion and independence for those living with dementia. She will also provide strategies to allow you to help people living with dementia in our community in the most compassionate and appropriate way. This will be presented at the North Grenville Library from 1:30 to 3 p.m., and, as always, no registration is required and all are welcome. The Alzheimer Society is there to help, and their knowledgeable staff is only too happy to field your questions or concerns.
Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes.” “The Upper Canada District School Board is thrilled to receive the news of this funding. Our community in Kemptville is growing and the addition to North Grenville District High School is one that will be well received and appreciated by students and parents,” said John McAllister, Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board. “More child care spaces and an ONLearning Centre at Kemptville Public School will allow the school to enhance relationships with parents and give us the ability to show off our great facility. It’s also an opportunity to deepen our connections with the community. What a wonderful way to start 2020.” North Grenviklle Mayor, Nancy Peckford, also welcomed the new funding: “As a rapidly growing community,
we are highly encouraged by the province’s commitment to expand capacity at North Grenville District High School, and to build a new and larger child care facility at Kemptville Public School. These investments will go a long way to supporting many families and students in North Grenville.” Steve emphasised that the funding announcement was part of the government’s commitment to provide nearly $13 billion in capital grants for school projects over the next 10 years to advance student learning. “That includes allocating over $500 million this year alone for new schools, additions and major renovations”, he said. Tenders will be sought by the UCDSB in the near future so as to have the expansion work completed as soon as possible, ideally before the start of the next school year.
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