Issue 31 2022 August 11 NG Times by The North Grenville & North Dundas Times

The dolls found by Lindsay Olmstead’s children in Riverside Park. Credit: Lindsay Olmstead

Several local children around Kemptville have been the recipients of handcrafted dolls which were left around town to find, though the identity of this “summer Santa Claus” remains a mystery. The dolls appear to be carefully crocheted by a skilled hand, and each one is unique with different patterns and colours, some appearing with traditionally male characteristics, and othersLindsayfemale.Olmstead’s children were some of the lucky recipients who found dolls. “Just want to send a sincere thank you to the person who made these adorable dolls Serial knitter strikes again and left them all over Riverside Park today,” she wrote in a post on social media. “My kids were thrilled to find them, and have enthusiastically welcomed ‘Farmer Aaron Gingerbread’ and ‘Alice Puddington’ into the family.” The post received hundreds of positive reactions, and others began sharing similar experiences of finding dolls around town. While Lindsay’s children found the dolls in Riverside Park, others reported finding dolls on Kinderwood trail, and at the Fergusson Forest Centre and outside of the Bubba and Bugs Coffee Bar. With the goal of having more dolls produced and more kindness spread, many local residents have expressed interest in donating money or wool to the mystery person, who one social media user humorously dubbed “the mysterious serial knitter”. However, the identity of the person remains a mystery, and it is unclear if they will ever come forward. Dozens of people have commended the act of kindness. When asked if there were any indications of who may have left the dolls, Lindsay said no. “We went to the park to play after an early morning swim lesson, and found them tucked around the structure in plastic bags with notes,” she said. Lindsay also pointed out that the gesture can make a much more significant impact than some people realize. “There’s been a lot of negativity lately and my family has been really feeling it,” she added. “Finding these dolls was a small sign that there is still so much goodness in the world. I know how much work making those dolls must have been, and I can never express enough gratitude to whoever did this for buoying our spirits. My kids smiled all day. I don’t think any of us will forget it.”

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The dolls which were left around town to ﬁnd were packaged in waterproof bags with notes reading, “I am not lost, just looking for a happy home”, which is how parents knew that they were free for the taking. There is no doubt that the project has put many smiles on many young faces.

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Aella is an upper-voice ensemble founded by Artistic Director Jennifer Berntson. Described as "innovative, technically precise, joyous, comforting" (Andrew Riddles, Classical Ottawa), and "like a battle scene from Game of Thrones… with[out] violence" (a fan), Aella mixes traditional choral repertoire, contemporary music, and pop. Locals will recognize Alto Ellen Badcock, piano teacher and music director at Manotick’s St. James Anglican Church. This free concert takes place on Sunday, August 14 at 2 pm at the North Grenville Public Library Club member Leslie Lloyd photographing a couple of her favourite subjects. A beautiful Arabian mare and foal enjoying a cool sunny morning near Addison. Photography Club

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The problem remains that too many people are afraid to get the diagnosis. “People don’t want to know,” said Pat. “But if they do, then they could get the exercise they need, get the nutrition they need, get the physiotherapy that they need, get the medication that they need.” Right from the time she was diagnosed, Pat has been committed to her health. She now understands the signiﬁcant value of multidisciplinary care. Parkinson’s is not a disease that kills on its own, but complications such as balance problems and throat swelling can be dangerous, which is why it is so important to access the supports available. “These are all things you can do something about,” said Pat. A multidisciplinary team can include such varied supports as a physiotherapist, nurse or nurse practitioner, occupational therapist, nutritionist, counsellor, exercise coach, speech-language pathologist, pharmacist, ophthalmologist, and a neurologist. Pat provided an example of a man who had the services of only a proliﬁc neurologist, but it was only a small part of the support he needed, and he ended up having to be placed in a nursing home. She is hopeful for a Hub in Smiths Falls which she is involved in, and which she believes can begin providing multidisciplinary services to those with Parkinson’s in the yearsThisahead.year’s local SuperWalk will take place on September 10 in Perth. Those interested in attending should meet at Conlon Farm, 109 Smith Dr., for a 9:30am check in.

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3August 11, 2022 The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca by Brandon Mayer Ron's Small Engine Repair 613.258.9720 (across from old Bingo Hall) ronssmallengines@outlook.com1JaylandDrive,Kemptville Serving the Ottawa Valley! Why pay 5% real estate fees! Our fee 3.5% For all your real estate needs! 1738 County Rd 1, Mountain Ontario Homemade frozen meals Pizza & subs LCBO/Beer Store convenience outlet 613-989-1323 Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-7pm Sat&Sun 7am-7pm Freshly baked goods County Rd 1, Mountain Ontario Vehicle repairs Class “A” Mechanic Sale of Quality PreOwned Vehicles Flat Bed Tow Truck • Brakes • Suspension • Tire Sales • Air Conditioning • 613-989-3839Alignments Think you know all there is to know about Parkinson’s Disease? Well it turns out you may know far less than you think. Parkinson’s Disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world, and Canada is one of the countries where it is growing the fastest. Portland resident Pat Evans was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease 16 years ago, and now, part of her mission in life is to educate others on the largely unknown signs of the disease, as well as the importance of early diagnosis.“Rural areas and people who use well water are more likely to get Parkinson’s,” Pat revealed in a conversation with the Times which took place in Kemptville. “That means that this area should have a very high number of people with it.” Pat knows all too well that there are a myriad of supports and treatments available for people with Parkinson’s, but that early diagnosis plays a crucial factor. Many people simply don’t want to get diagnosed early because they believe Parkinson’s is an old person’s disease. However, it is possible to be diagnosed as young as When20-years-old.Patmovedto this area, she found that there seemed to be a lack of supports available for people with Parkinson’s. She got to work, forming both a boxing group and a support group in Smiths Falls, and organizing the local chapter of the Parkinson SuperWalk. For over 30 years, the SuperWalk has raised money for Parkinson’s Disease supports and research, and has helped show those with the disease that they are not alone. Pat explained that the event isn’t just about money, it is also about raising awareness.

Over the years, the local chapter of the SuperWalk has raised over $300,000, an astounding number even when compared to larger urban centres year after year. “To me that says there must be Parkinson’s [locally], because why would we get that kind of support?” said Pat. She explained that there is a stigma attached to the disease which can often lead to people keeping their diagnosis a secret from all except those closest to them. One important thing Pat wants to raise awareness of is the multitude of unknown symptoms associated with Parkinson’s Disease. Examples of lesser-known Parkinson’s Disease symptoms include loss of smell, loss of control of facial muscles leading to an “angry” expression, dry eyes, double vision, and comorbid mental health issues. About 40% of people with Parkinson’s Disease also experience anxiety, depression, or apathy. Having such mental health issues can be detrimental to a person’s desire to exercise, which is signiﬁcant because of the importance of exercise in treating Parkinson’s Disease. “People only know about tremor,” said Pat. “But they don’t know about all of these other issues that you just can’t see.”

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Letters to the Editor by Brandon Mayer Dear RE:2SLGBTQIAEditor, Enough already!! You have voiced your opinion and we respect that. We painted a crosswalk, flew your flag, and even let you hold your parade. The majority of North Grenville knows what 2SLGBTQIA stands for. Every religion has their beliefs and we should respect that. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them sharing the bouncy castle and cotton candy machine with the municipality. I am sure that if the 2SLGBTQIA had a bouncy castle and cotton candy machine and loaned it to the municipality, no one would complain and you would also wear your 2SLGBTQIAChildrenT-shirts.don't care who donated it, they just had fun and I am sure that parents were appreciative that it was all free. Let it go and move on. This used to be a quiet and peaceful community, let us keep it that way. Lori Reason Dear Editor, I agree with David Shanahan’s argument in The Genesis of Revelation when he states that we are speaking a different language to each other, leading to all kinds of misunderstandings about what we believe and where we stand, when we try to tackle questions like why we are here at Accordingall. to the Center for the Study of Global Christianity, there are more than 40,000 denominations that are considered Christian, many being quite small. This tells us that there isn’t a unified view of Christianity even among Christians. Meanwhile Islam is split into three main sects and half a dozen much smaller ones. Hinduism has four main denominations, while Sikhism has half a dozen, and so on. That’s why in my recent series on science and faith I tried to simplify the situation by proposing that we use the belief in god or gods to create two categories on how we think about the existence of the universe and our place in it: those who believe in supernaturalism (for example, a god) and naturalism, for those who don’t, and instead find that all beings and events in the universe are governed by nature and natural forces. I also suggested “rules of engagement” to help structure our discourse when it comes to complicated questions: rules like the burden of proof and identifying logical fallacies. I still think that if we used this kind of approach we might avoid the misunderstandings David writes about. Victor Lachance Dear Editor I read both articles by you, the Editor, and by Sarah Godwin with respect to religion and I2SLGBTQIA+.amflabbergasted with what’s going on in North Grenville especially with all the ‘finger pointing’, and this is just the beginning, especially today when churches call gays and lesbians ‘sinners’. Let me introduce myself as the occasional contributor to this weekly paper: I am a 76-year old man who resides in the region for 47 years. When I contribute to this paper I try to be positive and affirmative, because my life has not always been that way. You see I was condemned by a Principal of a public school to go to Hell at the age of six, because I did not have a father at birth in the Netherlands immediately following the end of the war. I was an outcast and called many names. That lasted about three years. I ended up in the Christian school system for the following 11 years. I did not fit in this Christian culture. I never got a “Jesus sticker” on my homework like the others in my class. So, one day I stole all Jesus stickers I could find and decorated my homework myself. Now I was called a ‘thief’ and I was going to Hell again. Just before becoming to Canada I found a female friend at the age of 17. Her father angrily came to my house telling me never to befriend his daughter because I belonged to a different cross. Finally I had enough of my Dutch ‘Christian’ life and came to this country. Now I had a choice to go to different churches and at the same time I got baptised several times. My break with a local church came in 2005 when I befriended a local woman, who had a brain tumor. I suggested that she move in with me so that I can take her daily to the Ottawa hospital for cancer treatment. That did not sit well with the church I attended, because we were not married. I was told: “Living together is sinful in the eyes of the Lord”. So I quit going to church. I started travelling a new road towards a life of ‘spirituality”. I started living in close relationship with my subconscious innerself where my GOD, as I understood him, lives.Over the years living in Kemptville, teaching at Kemptville College, I used my Godgiven ‘spiritual’ life experiences to help some students in finding their identity, which included some gays and lesbians. In 2005-2007 while studying psychology I had the opportunity to study the teachings of Sigmund Freud and Carl Gustav Jung, the Founding Fathers of Psychoanalytical Thoughts. Jung wrote back in 1947: being gay or lesbian is your identity at birth. He called it ‘archetypes’ and we can’t change that. Jung also said: “If there is anything we wish to change in another person, we should first examine it and see whether it is not something that could be better changed in ourselves.” We cannot change any person on this planet and we need to accept that, as is written by one of the former agricultural students at the former Kemptville College in the 1956 Yearbook: MY CHALLENGE “GOD grant me the SERENITY to accept things I cannotCOURAGEchange to change the things I can; WISDOM to know the DIFFERENCE” (Kemptville College, A Historical Picture, 1916-2016, page 106) I have seen the struggles gays and lesbians have gone through in their personal selfidentification and then accepting who they are. I met a former colleague, a church-goer, many years ago. He had a book on his coffee table, entitled: “A Hunger for Healing, The Twelve Steps as a Classical Model for Christian Spiritual Growth” by J. Keith Miller, 1991. Miller says, as he quotes William Temple: “there are two sins: sins with a small ‘s’, such as “bad things one does”. Then there is the one Have you ever had occasion to wonder why we don’t get paid to use self-checkout machines? I mean, we’re doing a cashier’s job, right? This is a common argument that I hear about self-checkouts, but when you really think it through, this argument doesn’t hold much weight in the grand scope of humanDecadeshistory. ago, I can only imagine how many people complained when elevators became selfserve. After all, that was an elevator operator’s job. And what about telephones? All of those hardworking operators who put calls through to the correct telephone exchanges, using switchboards with utter grace and skill. Surely when people began having to memorize longer numbers and complete calls themselves, phone bills went down to compensate them for doing the operator’s job. Right? Well I certainly wasn’t there, but my guess is “no”. The same can be said for advances in how we do our banking, how we fill up at the gas station, and any number of other common life tasks in which jobs were eliminated by automation to save money for businesses. Self-checkout machines are just the next phase, and decades from now, they will dominate retail stores without anyone giving them a second thought.Personally, I prefer to interact with an actual human when making a purchase. For years, I refused to go near self-checkout machines in support of workers. Then came the point when self-checkout machines started being installed in the dozens in big box stores, while often a single checkout line would be available for those wishing to use the services of a cashier. The strength of our moral convictions can apparently be measured by the degree to which we are willing to be inconvenienced by them, and in my case, that threshold was reached the day a self-checkout allowed me to leave a store in three minutes, rather thanBeing30. a social person, I will always prefer the cashier experience, but I can adapt. The world changes every day, and sometimes it simply doesn’t pay to crusade against everything we dislike. At least this was my thinking before one particularly bad selfcheckout experience a few monthsAfterago.forgetting to buy a few grocery items at one store, I happened to be passing by another large local grocery store that happened to have self-checkout terminals. I stopped in and picked up the few items I had forgotten, and was in one of those dreaded situations where the line up to visit a cashier seemed to be a mile long, while all of the self-checkout machines were empty. Being in a hurry, I decided to be “that guy”, and check myself out.This particular selfcheckout machine judged me before I even pressed any buttons. dividualexactpre-programmedPresumablywiththeweightofeveryin-groceryitem,it was fitted with a scale in the bagging area to weigh each item after scanning. The logic? This machine will be sure to catch you if you try to sneak an item into the bagging area without scanning it. Silly me for not placing the item in the exact right spot. I got yelled at by a robot. Machine 1, Brandon 0. It didn’t defeat me in some quest to steal groceries; it defeated me in keeping my dignity. I am not a thief. Next, my 11-year-old, who was with me and always likes to help, attempted to begin bagging the first couple of items while I was scanning the rest. Big mistake. This messed with the scale weight, and we needed to get a supervisor’s help clearing the error code. It would appear that she needed to check to be sure that we weren’t stealing the juice boxes that I had, in fact, scanned. Darn, and here I thought I had found the location for the perfect crime. Machine 2, Brandon 0. We accidentally displeased the scale two more times, and the supervisor had to come back each time. She attempted to explain to my 11-year-old that the sensor works just like the ones at traffic lights that switch the signal only when there is a car. Fortunately for fellow road users, my 11-year-old doesn’t drive, so he had no idea what she was talking about.

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Machine 3, Brandon 0. By the time we finally got out of that situation, I felt like an absolute crook. Forget the old mantra “the customer is always right”. In the case of these judgmental, finicky selfcheckout machines, the customer is wrong before they even arrive. A few stores I have been to with self-checkouts employ people to stand at the exit and check the receipts of those who have used them. It is hard not to simply blurt out, “I’m sorry, but I don’t work here, so either trust me, or hire cashiers!” In fact, readers may not realize that if you are sure you scanned and paid for every single item in your cart, those items are your property, and no store employee has the authority to prevent you from exiting the store with your property. Life hack – skip the insulting checkpoint,thief-catchingandleavewith your stuff. In a world where annoying, distrustful selfcheckout machines are sure to soon dominate the retail industry, let us all hope that at the very least, store owners come to realize that the overwhelming majority of people are honest, and that any small thefts that do occur at selfcheckouts should be wellbalanced by the savings on cashier wages. Besides, with the way things are going, it is only a matter of time before we have to stock the shelves, too. sorry, but don’t

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Lawrence Belzac Dear Editor, I am so appreciative of Peter Johnson’s OpEd article this week for his excellent response to Sara Godwin’s article about rights being “trampled” by the mere presence of Southgate Church at our Canada Day festivities by way of their making available to the public (without charge or proselytizing) a fun bouncy castle. I am also pleased that the KDCA and members of our municipal council displayed common sense and fortitude in not being coerced into denying the church’s presence on Canada Day. Canada Day is not a gay rights day! It is for all of us to celebrate. This resistance to Southgate Church reminds me of their generous offer in recent years to operate a public outdoor skating rink - for free - that was spurned solely because of it being a religious body – or possibly because it was a religious body that does not condone gay marriage, etc.! That was a loss to our community. John Brooks Letters cont'd Dear Editor, I’m grateful to Ed Norman for providing some sources for the claims made regarding climate change in his letter of August 4. Providing evidence for claims being made should be a fundamental part of discourse, especially when those claims being made are controversial or run counter to the consensus view. Providing evidence and sources for claims being made enables us to analyze the arguments being made critically, rather than on the basis of emotion or rhetoric. Mr Norman suggested that readers look at climaterealism. com, climateataglance.com, and wattsupwiththat.com for a ‘more balanced view about climate change’. At least we are now in the realm of downplaying the effects of climate change rather than outright denial. The first two websites that Mr Norman suggests are both projects of the Heartland Institute. For those unfamiliar with them, the Heartland Institute is described on Wikipedia as ‘an American conservative and libertarian public policy think tank known for its rejection of both the scientific consensus on climate change and the negative health impacts on smoking.’ They have received funding from oil and gas companies and from tobacco companies. One of the key aspects of critical thinking is knowing who wrote and published the articles being used to support the claims being made. The Heartland Institute can hardly be described as a reliable source. Wattsupwiththat.com is much more opaque about who is behind their website, but they share many links with Heartland Institute websites, and their bookmarks include Breitbart. I am not a meteorologist, and my scientific background does not include subjects related to climate change, so I am not able to critically appraise individual scientific papers in the field. When I write about climate change, I use sources that are widely viewed as being reliable, including CBC, BBC, and The Guardian. I’ll also look at NASA’s climate change site (climate.nasa.gov), and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (ipcc.ch) and their latest reports. In 2021, IPCC released a report on the physical science basis underpinning the scientific consensus on climate change. Just one chapter, chapter 3 – the human influence on the climate system weighs in at 130 pages with somewhere in the region of 900 scientific papers referenced. So who should we believe? The scientists with a huge amount of peer-reviewed scientific evidence supporting their claims, or the thinktank with a track record of being wrong? I’ll leave the final words to the UN Secretary-General, the world’s top diplomat who last month said “Half of humanity is in the danger zone from floods, droughts, extreme storms and wildfires. No nation is immune… We have a choice. Collective action or collective suicide. The choice is in our hands.” Steve tion,LakesThousandPresident,GabellLeeds-Grenville-IslandsandRideauConstituencyAssocia-GreenPartyofOntario

Hosted by the NGPL as part of adult programming, workshops are open to the public at no charge. Prior series participants have included fiction and non-fiction enthusiasts, ranging from those just thinking about becoming an author, aspiring novelists, and traditionally and self-published authors. Participants are encouraged to attend all workshops. However, each session can stand alone and does not require previousMembersknowledge.andFriends of the circle have volunteered to lead individual workshop sessions on topics specific to the craft and business of writing. The series is suitable for those looking to take part in social learning activities, whether the goal is to complete a manuscript or short piece of writing, or to gain a better understanding of the realities and expectations of traditional or self-publishing through shared experience and/or Regionalresearch.Author Jen Pretty says: “North Grenville Writers Circle is more than a social group. It’s a place to learn your craft, gain valuable insight into the industry, find support, and develop into the kind of writer you want to be.”

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VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Looking for an exciting career in municipal government? Visit northgrenville.ca/careers to stay up to date on career opportunities with the Municipality. The Municipality is recruiting for various positions of Elections Assistant, Greeter/Screener and Screener/Cleaner with the 2022 Municipal and School Board Elections. Be sure to visit northgrenville.ca/careers or NGvotes.ca for more information on how you can be involved in the election. Training will take place in September or early October.

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sin with a capital “S”: “Putting ourselves (our EGOs) in the center of our lives and other people’s lives, where GOD should be. So, churches: “Let it be known, Playing GOD is a sin with a capital “S”. A final word from Carl Gustav Jung: “Thinking is diﬃcult; that's why most people judge. Don't be judgmental it only makes you look stupid!” So, let’s accept each other by who we are, because we are all equal in our God-given spiritual life.

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• Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 1:30 p.m.

• Tourism Advisory Subcommittee – August 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.

Dear Editor, Question? If a prison/jail is so reportedly good for Kemptville, why is the government blocking all access to the documentation that supposedly supports this one-sided decision? So much for this government’s promise of transparency.

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North Grenville Writers Workshops to resume at North Grenville Public Library by Ashley Rachel Sloan

There is something to be said about the month of September. Oddly, being the ninth month of the year, it is a beginning for many groups, clubs, and organizations.Foritspart, The North Grenville Writers Circle has conﬁrmed that Workshop programming will resume on September 12, 2022, after being paused because of COVID. The series will take place on Monday nights from 5 pm -6:50 pm at the Kemptville Branch of the North Grenville Public Library (NGPL) and will run until December 5.

• Council Meeting (Open) – Council Chambers – Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

In 2020, our operating name changed from Kemptville and District Home Support to Seniors’ Community Services. This new name was founded on a collective agreement by staﬀ and the Board of Directors that embraced the positive growth of the organization within North Grenville. SCS is dedicated to understanding and meeting the changing needs of our community, and providing programs and services that are accessible, relevant, and progressive.Our services and programs are as diverse as those we serve, and designed to support the unique needs of those aging in place. Our transportation service ensures access to vital appointments, or a trip to the grocery store. Volunteer drivers clocked over 73,000 kms last year! Meals on Wheels—over 7700 meals delivered by volunteers in 2021—are delivered by volunteers’ rain or shine and provide a great opportunity for connection. Our centre is located in the heart of Kemptville on Sanders Street, and serves as a hub for drop-in activities, virtual programs, a weekly Diners Club–a delicious lunch prepared and served by our outstanding volunteers–and our twice weekly footcare clinic. It is a warm and inclusive atmosphere for gathering for a game or two of euchre or crib, or enjoying an afternoon with the Yak and Yarn folks. If you are more comfortable at home, the centre comes to you! Seniors’ Centre Without Walls provides a space for connection on the phone for guest speakers, trivia and live music. Our exercise programs provide the opportunity seven times a week to keep physically active, rounding out a healthy lifestyle. "It is a meeting place, a social hub that makes sure no one is lonely, and so many friendships have been made there."Keith, SCS client We look forward to welcoming new and familiar faces after a long two years of uncertainty. Reach out at 613-258-3203 or at hello@seniorscs.ca to learn more about how our programs and services can support you, or a loved one live well at home. Our website is full of information too at www.seniorscs. ca. We look forward to meeting you!

The Voice of North Grenville 6 www.ngtimes.ca The North Grenville Times August 11, 2022 215 Van Buren Street, Kemptville 613.258.7462 jansenlaw.com Real Estate - Wills & Estates - Family Law - Corporate Rachel S. Jansen, B.Comm., J.D.Paul A. Jansen, BA, LLB. BayﬁeldCommunityRetirementManor Your place to call Home Professionally trained sta A ordable carefree lifestyle Part of the Kemptville Community for over 40 years Come in and see for yourself! 613.25.7484 bayﬁeldmanorltc.com 100 Elvira Street, Kemptville Senior Times submitted by Jill Woodley Welcome to Seniors’ Community Services! If you have had the pleasure to visit the centre on a Tuesday, that is the welcome you will receive from the incomparable Chris Morgan who volunteers at the reception desk. He is just one of the close to 100 volunteers who are the heartbeat of our volunteer driven organization. It is the sum of their kindness and dedication that bring so much to the services we provide to seniors and adults with physical disabilities living independently in the North Grenville community. Although there are many who know who we are, we thought it might be handy to introduce ourselves to those who have heard our name, but may not be familiar with the breadth of our services in the servicesthattransportationthesecureteersdentlywithretirementseniorstheypeopleThroughandlocalThedentlytheensuringnizedpopulationuniquethenon-profitSCScommunity.isagrassrootsthatbeganinearly1980swhentheneedsoftheagingwererecog-asapriorityareaforolderadultshadoptiontoliveindepen-intheirownhomes.catalysttosupportwasresident,RitaDinneragroupoffriends.interviewswithinlong-termcare,determinedthatmanywhowerelivinginhomescould,support,liveindepen-athome.Thevolun-workedtirelesslytofundingtosupportMealsonWheelsandinitiativesremainfundamentaltoday.

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by Ashley Sloan If you have not yet taken a walk through the Ferguson Forest Centre, you are missing out on several hidden gems. The trails alone are remarkable. The Dog Park is a great space for your furry friends. There’s even a fun, smaller story trail for the younger children. Now what about these strange metal baskets hanging from a short pole with chains on them? How do you even google to find out more? Well my answer came to North Grenville seems to have it all; music, art and sporting events all summer long! me from a Facebook post promoting this new sport to North Grenville called disc golf. Now not only do we have leagues formed by the Kemptville Disc Golf Club (KDGC), there are tournaments all season long. On Sunday, August 6, the 2nd annual PDGA Women's Global Event (WGE) Disc Golf Tournament was held in Kemptville. This was one location out of only 126 worldwide events. Does that not make you want to go and check this sport out. Fun Fact, you can sign out a bag of discs at the North Grenville Public Library and gather your friends to try something new! The event organizers, Brenda Cox and Karen Dotto, had a very special message. "We hope to make this an experience you won’t forget by providing fun, quality competition at all levels, from Beginners to Professionals. We will also have Junior Divisions and a Novice Division (FA4). No experience is necessary! We hope to see many new faces on the course who would be welcomed by the more experienced players. Let's grow the sport for women in our area and enjoy a fun day of disc golﬁng together." This event at the Ferguson Forest Disc Golf Course had 29 registered women play 2 rounds of 18 holes, 36 in total, in the scorching heat - all in coordination with women around the world at 125 other locations. Scores from two rounds completed by each participant were submitted by the tournament director and rated by the Professional Disc Golf Association (PDGA). The ratings were then totalled and averaged to determine the player’s global score. To highlight some of the results: Division winners were Rebecca Don, Arya Barlam, Stephanie Clavel, Dianne Manser, Brenda Cox, Karen Dotto, Heather Ikert, and Linda Fulcher. This event was made possible not only from the players but from the support provided by amazing sponsors:PDGA Canada

7August 11, 2022 The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca THOMAS M. BYRNE Barrister and Solicitor General 222613.258.1277tom@tmblaw.caWillsRealEstatesFamilyCorporatePractice/CommercialLawEstate&PowersofAttorneyPrescottSt.,Kemptville It's a jungle out there! Do you have the right eye wear? Dr. C.L. Eamon Optometrist 212 Van Buren 613.258.7438St. Class A licensed Mechanics Repairs to ALL Makes DOT & MTO Safety Inspections Fuel Injection, Electrical & A/C Specialists Complete Brake & Exhaust Service Tires & Batteries - Front End Suspension

onKemptvilleupcomingdesigner)toJasonJohnson,Haggert,theGolfoughPhé-Nominingue,tawaChainProdigywww.pdga.com/canada)(https://Canada,OttawaMaidens,ODGC(Ot-DiscGolfClub),LePeterbor-DiscyChicksandDiscStore.AhugeshoutouttofordonationsfromAngelicaDrakeBaird,KatChrisBourneandArtelle.SpecialthanksDianneManser(graphicandKDGC.Formoreinformationonevents,checkoutDiscGolfClubfacebook. by Councillor John Barclay Friends, family and, more recently, prospective candidates for Council have asked me, “What’s it like?” Being on Council is challenging. Rewarding, but challenging. Of all the roles a Councillor plays: Policymaker, Steward, Leader, Representative, it’s the representative role that’s the most challenging and contentious, in my opinion. This article attempts to illustrate why.How do you balance the wants, needs, and expectations of a single resident, small groups of residents, or business owners, against those of the entire community? Is it simply a case of the majority rules? How do you address competing interests? Do you use expensive direct democracy tools like referendums, plebiscites, or cheaper less accurate surveys to inform your decisions?InNorth Grenville, we leave decisions on critical issues up to the judgement Being on Council of five so-called representatives whom we elect to Council every four years. Five individuals with different backgrounds, interests, life experiences and, by extension, different understandings of the larger community they’ve been elected to represent. They don’t always agree and so, ultimately, it comes to a vote. Election to Council has required a much broader understanding of the issues that impact this municipality as a whole. My focus has been on making decisions that are based on evidence, rather than ideology or personal bias. It’s taken diligence and a certain amount of self-reflection to try to get it right. Having advice and support from competent professional staff at the municipality certainly helps. Maintaining respectful communication and conferring with my Council colleagues has also been key to arriving at workable solutions to complex problems. Engaging with the broader public daily, one quickly becomes aware of the often-competing interests and expectations that residents and business owners have. Unpacking, assessing, and addressing those interests and expectations has been one of the biggest challenges I’ve experienced being on Council. Making judgements about what best serves the common good can be tricky; decisions are sometimes very unpopular. To further complicate things, the idea of a collective or common good is being threatened, in my opinion. Besides being imperfect and messy, democracy is inherently fragile. Defining what holds people together in an increasingly diverse and secular community is getting more difficult. Social media is fundamentally transforming the very idea of community. People increasingly self-segregate into virtual communities of likeminded individuals in ways that can make geographic boundaries less relevant. Social media has also become an influential medium in how residents experience local politics and form candidate preferences. How do you take the measure of a person’s character if you never actually meet them face to face? How do you know they’ll make the right decisions for you and your community? For that matter, what is “your community”? Luckily, North Grenville suffers less than other municipalities, in my mind, as it still possesses strong values of generosity, volunteerism, and community spirit. Unfortunately, the ability to think beyond immediate personal circumstances is what I see lacking in more and more people. For me, there's an intrinsic value in being involved with different community and non-profit groups. It's wonderful to see what a group of people can accomplish if they have a common purpose or a shared goal. I find that energizing and invigorating. Identifying a common purpose and a way forward for over 17,000 residents and business owners, however, is a different journey. The recent Community Strategic Plan was a laudable attempt, and perhaps the only legitimate document the next Council will have for guidance in pursuing shared goals. I’ve concluded there is no single, correct approach to fulfilling the representative role of a Councillor. Being on Council requires making decisions that are often difficult and frequently unpopular. It requires having confidence in your own judgement; in trusting your gut; in having confidence that you’ve truly explored and considered what’s best for the common good, as you define it. I found the role of representative to be challenging.Tothecurious, including prospective candidates for election to Council, I say, having the sense that you’ve made the right decisions for the right reasons for the community can feel extremely rewarding, at least for me it has. Best of luck to everyone in the choices you’ll be Footnote:making.The North Grenville Times has encouraged members of this Council, and past Councils, to speak directly to residents and business owners through free space in this weekly newspaper. I’ve benefitted from this offer in the past with articles about how the Public Works Department works and, on occasion, about my experience of being a Councillor sharepaperI’ddoesMunicipalitygreatonserve/).barclay.ca/how-and-why-i-(john-InthepastfouryearsCouncil,I'velearnedadealaboutwhatthedoes,howitit,howit'spaidfor,andliketothankthisnews-fortheopportunitytothatwiththeirreaders.

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11:00 am – 2:00 p.m. Special Friends Feature 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Gates Closed 3:30 p.m. Gates Open to Public 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Midway Open 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Trackside Beer Garden 6:00 p.m. Truck Pull Registration 6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies (Agricultural Hall) 7:00 p.m. Truck Pull

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Friday August 19, 2022 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Exhibits Entered at Exhibit Hall (Lila Fawcett Building) 10:00 a.m. Poultry Judging Begins 3:30 p.m. Gates Open to Public 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Midway Open 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building) 6:00 p.m.– 10:30 p.m. Rodeo Bar Open 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent) 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Classic Car Show (Derby Pit) 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Kubota Gold Buckle Series by Black Creek Rodeo (Western Horse Ring) 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Reklaws presented by Pure Country 94 (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Cory Coons (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority)

Thursday August 18, 2022

Saturday August 20, 2022 6:00 a.m. Exhibitor Gate Open 8:00 a.m. Gates Open to Public 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building) 9:00 a.m. Children’s Pet Show (Behind Agricultural Hall) 9:00 a.m. Children’s Fun Pony and Horse Show 9:30 a.m. Saddle and Harness Show 10:00 a.m. Baby Show (Agricultural Hall) 10:00 a.m. Pre 4-H Dairy and Showmanship Class 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Poultry Show Open 11:00 a.m. 4-H Dairy Achievement Day 11:00 a.m. Duke the Dinosaur 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maple the Cow (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. North Dundas Library Interactive Children’s Workshop (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 11:30 a.m. Rockabilly Joe (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Balloon Twisters (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. The Beauty Princess 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Midway Open 12:30 p.m. Hand Milking Contest (Beside Entertainment Tent) 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Face Painting by Melissa (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 1:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 1:30 p.m. Rockabilly Joe (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 2:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Rodeo Bar Open 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Kubota Gold Buckle Series by Black Creek Rodeo (Western Horse Ring) 6:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent) 3:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 3:30 p.m. Rockabilly Joe (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 4:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. The Washboard Union (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Derringers with DW James (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority) Sunday August 21, 2022 6:00 a.m. Exhibitor Gate Open 8:00 a.m. Gates Open to Public 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building) 9:00 a.m. Tractor Pull Registration 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ecumenical Church Service (Agricultural Hall – Lough Road Entrance) 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Poultry Show Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tractor Pull 10:00 a.m. Heavy Horse and Miniature Horse Shows 11:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Achievement Day 11:00 a.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maple the Cow (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Face Painting by Melissa (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Balloon Twisters (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Midway Open 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent) 12:30 p.m. Yvette Locke Puppet Show Ventriloquist (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Princess Ariel 1:00 p.m. Simmental and Angus Beef Cattle Show 1:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rick and Val Show (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 2:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 2:30 p.m. Yvette Locke Puppet Show Ventriloquist (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Naomi Bristow (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 3:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 3:30 p.m. Grand Prize Draw (Entertainment Tent) 4:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Wilkinsons (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 6:00 p.m.

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The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca 1:00 p.m. Duke the RockabillyDinosaurJoe(Children’s Entertainment Tent) Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) Rodeo Bar Open Kubota Gold Buckle Series by Black Creek Rodeo (Western Horse Ring) Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent) Duke the RockabillyDinosaurJoe(Children’s Entertainment Tent) Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) The Washboard Union (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Derringers with DW James (Entertainment Tent) (Age of Majority)

Sunday August 21, 2022 6:00 a.m. Exhibitor Gate Open 8:00 a.m. Gates Open to Public 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open (Lila Fawcett Building) 9:00 a.m. Tractor Pull Registration 9:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Ecumenical Church Service (Agricultural Hall – Lough Road Entrance) 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Poultry Show Open 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tractor Pull 10:00 a.m. Heavy Horse and Miniature Horse Shows 11:00 a.m. 4-H Beef Achievement Day 11:00 a.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Maple the Cow (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Face Painting by Melissa (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Balloon Twisters (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Midway Open 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Beer Garden Open (Entertainment Tent) 12:30 p.m. Yvette Locke Puppet Show Ventriloquist (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Princess Ariel 1:00 p.m. Simmental and Angus Beef Cattle Show 1:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Rick and Val Show (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 2:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 2:30 p.m. Yvette Locke Puppet Show Ventriloquist (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Naomi Bristow (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 3:00 p.m. Meet the Keepers Rescue Animal Stage Presentation (Children’s Entertainment Tent) 3:30 p.m. Grand Prize Draw (Entertainment Tent) 4:00 p.m. Duke the Dinosaur 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Wilkinsons (Entertainment Tent) (All Ages Welcome) 6:00 p.m. Fair Closes

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teacher certiﬁcation over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. She has also demonstrated passion and commitment for volunteering, showing a keen desire to volunteer in local events within North Grenville, and having previously served as Treasurer and Ladies’ Representative of her Curling Club. Shannon has previously led the children’s program within her church and continues to serve as a youth leader within its youth program. As the Navy League of Canada Naval Cadet Program is a national, federally incorporated, not-for-proﬁt, volunteerbased educational youth charity for youth aged 9 to 18 years, Shannon’s professional and volunteer experiences combine to make her an ideal person to lead the Kemptville Branch of the Navy League of Canada into a post-COVID rejuvenation of the Cadet Program for our great young cadets in the area. Shannon currently has two children in the naval cadet program, with a third looking forward to joining this fall. K0G

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Today’s announcement is part of Ontario’s historic investment of nearly $4 billion to bring access to reliable high-speed internet across the province, which will help ensure that every home and business, in every community, can participate in today’s economy.

Xplornet Communications Inc. has signed an agreement with the province to bring high-speed internet access to homes and businesses. In total, the province has signed agreements with eight internet service providers to bring access to up to 266,000 unserved and underserved homes and businesses in as many as 339 municipalities across Ontario.

submitted by Jean Gallant, KDHA Volunteer Tickets are selling fast, so if you haven’t already reserved a place, please call or email soon. The Tea is a fundraiser for the Kemptville Hospital, with all proceeds going towards the purchase of equipment and processes that help patients in their health journey. For the full Tea experience, layers of delicious special sandwiches, fresh scones with clotted cream and preserves, fabulous assortments of desserts, and fragrant tea, the cost is $20/person. Feel free to dress up in your favorite hat!

The British Tea will be located at the WB George Centre in the Kemptville Campus and is part of the Home on the Farm Quilt Show, for which there is an entrance fee of $10 cash at the door, which is not included in the cost of the British Tea. A tea/coﬀee break is also available for $5.00/person (assortment of desserts with tea or coﬀee). Special take-home options are also available. Please call 613-258-4581 or email kdh_volunteer@kdh.on.ca. In addition to the yummy treats, each person will also receive a gift of a hand-made tea ‘envelope’ with one-of-a-kind designs. Come and get your gift and support the hospital at the same time!

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The British Tea is only one week away!

Ontario bringing High-Speed Internet access to Leeds-GrenvilleThousand Islands and Rideau Lakes lands and Rideau Lakes. “Our government is ensuring every community in Ontario has access to reliable high-speed internet,” said Kinga Surma, Minister of Infrastructure. “We are making a positive diﬀerence in the lives of individuals and families in areas such as stageLakes.sandLeeds-Grenville-Thou-homesthantimatestheyinternetcesswillprogress,throughlandsGrenville-ThousandLeeds-Is-andRideauLakesourtremendousmoreOntariansbeabletohaveac-toreliablehigh-speednomatterwherelive.”Thegovernmentes-theretobemore5,160underservedandbusinessesIslandsandRideauFollowingatwo-competitiveprocess,

This was the ﬁrst train to reach Kemptville, according to the source, Tweedsmuir Books, Kemptville W.I.

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11August 11, 2022 The North Grenville Times The Voice of North Grenville www.ngtimes.ca GET SKILLED IN THE MOTIVE POWER TRADES Truck and Coach Technician Agricultural Equipment Technician Heavy Equipment Technician 1 877 875 3437 ttrleger@ucdsb.on.ca rleger ucdsb on ca/skilledtrades CONTACT US FOR DETAILS TR Leger Apprenticeship Centre at Kemptville Campus PROGRAMS STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2022 by David Shanahan The revolution, which was to change Oxford-onRideau and South Gower Townships forever, began very quietly indeed. It happened in the House of Assembly in Toronto on August 10, 1850, when an Act was passed incorporating “a Company to construct a Rail-road between Bytown and Prescott”. The new corporation, which would be called The Bytown and Prescott Railway Company, was set up by businessmen from the two named towns, primarily, who saw tremendous possibilities in a railway line linking the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers, by which timber, minerals and agriculture produce from the Ottawa Valley and eastern Quebec could be shipped to Montreal and the United States markets quickly and cheaply. The move to build this railway had been given a huge boost by the completion of the Ogdensburg railway the previous month. For the previous thirty years, the Rideau Canal had been the main transportation route for these products: but railway fever was beginning to catch on in the Canadas, and the advantages of rail over water were becoming clear to visionary entrepreneurs. The big question was: what would be the route of the new railway line? For on this decision would rest the future prosperity, or ruin, of the towns and hamlets either served, or bypassed, by the tracks. The Directors of the company hired Walter Shanly, an Irish engineer who had supervised the building of the Ogdensburg railway, to survey the route for their line, and Shanly spent the first three months of 1851 walking four separate proposed routes between Bytown and Prescott, an amazing feat in those winter months. A Canadian Railroad Trilogy: Part 1 Two of the four proposed routes went thecrossedship,Oxford-on-RideauthroughTown-andtheothertwoSouthGower,butpreciselineswerevery different in each case. The Western Route crossed the Rideau near Beckett’s landing and passed just west of Kemptville, then straight through the township, crossing into Edwardsburg at lot 21. The Middle Route went through South Gower, passing just half a mile from Heckston, but far to the east of Kemptville. This was the closest to a direct route Shanly could find, but it also meant the railway would have to cross the Rideau River three times before it even got to South Gower. The Eastern, or Heck's Corners Route, came through Mountain Township into South Gower and “close on the West of Heck's Corners” [Heckston], leaving Kemptville five miles away to the west. Shanly’s recommendation was for the fourth route, “the Kemptville Route, (East of the Rideau)...the most feasible plan of constructing the proposed Railway so as to touch Kemptville without interfering with the Rideau Canal...taking a direct line to Kemptville, to fall in with the Western Route on the South of, without crossing, the South Branch of the Rideau. From which point the Western Route should be followed to Prescott”. It was a decision which would alter the fortunes of both Heckston and Kemptville forever. Heckston had once been the major centre, the overnight stopping point for coaches travelling between Bytown and the St. Lawrence. It had lost out badly when the Rideau Canal had made Kemptville the more accessible centre, but the coming of the railway could have reversed their situation once again. It was not to be. Shanly’s reasons for preferring Kemptville, even though it added two miles to the length of the route, were cogent: “A Station on the Rideau Canal, at a point so central to the Line as Kemptville, would doubtless present benefitstoself-governingaandfromKemptvillealso.newingmunicipalitiesandfocusmadeboomingaway.thebemercialofbecametownshiphighwayrailway,FirstwhichsocialmarkedHeckstonForisthisaswereRoutedation,ceptCompanyandDirectorsyourtary,CanalWest,ductivewithaadvantages,—-givingsomeyouwatercommunicationseveralrichandpro-Townshipstotheandrenderingtheinameasuretribu-insteadofrival,tointerests”.OnApril7,1851,theoftheBytownPrescottRailwaydecidedtoac-Shanly’srecommen-andtheKemptvillewaschosen.Thereimmediate,aswelllong-term,effectsofdecisioninallofwhatnowNorthGrenville.SouthGower,andinparticular,itaneconomicandrevolutionfromitneverrecovered.thecanal,nowtheand,later,thewouldbypasstheandKemptvillethefocusforallitseconomicandcom-activities.Kemptvilleitselfwouldcompletelychangedbycomingoftherail-Itbroughtprosperity,growingpopulation,aeconomy,andthesmallvillagetheof,notjustOxfordSouthGower,butthesurround-ittoo.ButthatraisedandunpleasantissuesWithinadecade,hadseparatedOxford-on-RideauestablisheditselfasseparateCorporation,andreadytakeadvantageofthethatcamewith the first steam engine that puffed into town in August, 1854. Ironically, the engine was named “Oxford”.

The Home on the Farm Quilt Show and Tea Room is set for August 19 and 20 at the W.B.George Centre in Kemptville. Hours are from 10 am to 7 pm on Friday, August 19 and from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, August 20. Admission to the show is $10 cash at the door. Come out and see the over 170 quilts entered in the International Plowing Match Quilt Competition. There will be vendors of interest to quilters and sewers, and a chance to purchase tickets on the IPM Raﬄe Quilt. A British Tea, at an additional cost, will be available for visitors to the show. For more information on the quilt show and the IPM, which runs from September 20 to 24 on the grounds of the Kemptville Campus in North Grenville, please visit the website at www.plowingmatch.org

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THE FOOD CORNER By Paul SalamandersCormier,ofKemptville

Ontario’s neighbour to the east has never been shy about promoting or legislating the use of the French language, but Quebec’s Bill 96 makes the province’s language laws even more strict. The introduction of the Bill makes a straightforward and unapologetic statement about the French language. “The purpose of this bill is to affirm that the only official language of Québec is French. It also affirms that French is the common language of the Québec nation,” the opening reads.Simply put, Bill 96 legislates the fundamental right for Quebec residents to be served in French when visiting stores or seeking services, including from private businesses. Bill 96 also applies to professional bodies, such as Colleges that require membership to practice professions such as psychotherapy and teaching. The Bill requires those working in the fields to maintain a knowledge of French that is appropriate to the practice of theirInprofession.somecases, Bill 96 also restricts the use of English. For example, certain Municipal by-laws in Quebec will now have to be adopted and published exclusively in French – official English versions will not be permitted. However, people will still be permitted to use English in Quebec courts, and can still access healthcare in English. Some English-speaking Quebec residents have still expressed concerns when it comes to healthcare in the province, since the Bill discourages medical services being provided in any language other thanNotFrench.surprising is that Bill 96 includes provisions for business signage to be predominantly in French. This requirement has been included in other Quebec language legislation for many years. However, the new Bill tightens the rules even more, allowing branding exceptions only for businesses that have never registered a French trademark, such as Canadian Tire. Bill 96 can be enforced with fines ranging from $700 to $7,000 for individuals, and $3,000 to $30,000 for businesses and professional bodies. While it seems clear that Bill 96 will not be used to govern what people do in private (for example, two staff members at a business who want to have a private conversation in English), however, other seemingly innocent interactions could result in fines if a complaint is lodged. For example, a professional who mistakenly begins an interaction with a client in English could be subject to a fine if the client complains. There is little doubt that these new measures are strict, but the question up for debate is whether they are necessary. The overwhelming dominance of the French language still holds true in Quebec – one study suggests that about 79% of households in Quebec speak French as their primary language, with over 90% of residents able to hold a conversation in French. However, there has been a very slow decline in the dominance of the French language in Quebec in past decades, leading to measures designed to preserve the French language and prevent overtaking by Englishlanguage speakers. Some believe these measures are necessary, while others do not. One hurdle to the new rules will be the enforcement of the rules in English-speakingpredominantlytownsin Quebec, such as Wakefield, which could cause conflicts as traditional ways of life are interrupted. Only time will tell how Bill 96 helps, and the ways in which it is enforced.

This is just a personal opinion, but I think a Greek Salad is the best for showing off your garden’s harvest. In addition, it is healthy and doesn’t give you that stuﬀed feeling. Mind you, if you want to stuﬀ yourself, you can use a Greek Salad to accompany BBQ, such as the ones you may have read about in the past few weeks. Here then is my take on a fairly traditional Greek Salad. Greek DressingSaladIngredients ¼ cup of extra-virgin olive ¼oilcup of red wine or cider 2vinegarminced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon of Dijon musFreshlytard ground pepper

Preparation 1. In a bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing and refrigerate 2. Arrange your salad ingredients on or in your favourite salad bowl 3. Drizzle your salad with the dressing 4. Top with the capers, mint leaves and Oregano ﬂakes 5. Serve with triangles of pita or naan bread, brieﬂy warmed in the microwave I confess to liking Greek Retsina wine (however, it’s an acquired taste). You may want to try it, well chilled, to be truly authentic. Check with the nice people at the LCBO for advice. Best, as always com.pcormier@ranaprocess.from: A poem submitted by Bruce and Lorna Kerr. Unknown author.

How many people realize women’s coronary arteries are womeneasefromdeathstunning(AHA)icandiseaseofmostheartandevencombined.torycancers,threetoheart’sBuildwomeniscentre,Clinic,dertreated?underdiagnosed,understudied,andun-TheClevelandaleadingcardiologysaysheartdiseaseseventimesdeadlierforthanbreastcancer.upofplaqueinthearteriescontributesthedeathofoneineverywomen,morethanallchronicrespira-diseasesandaccidentsButheartdiseasekillsmoremen.Thisfactthehistoricalfocusondiseaseinmenmeanspeopleareunawaretheriskfactorsforheartinwomen.AreportfromtheAmer-HeartAssociationsaystherehavebeenimprovementsinratesofbothsexescoronaryheartdis-(CHD)since1980.Buthavenotsharedthe beneﬁts equally. Maurice Chevalier, the French actor-singer, was not thinking about coronary arteries when he remarked, “vive la différence”. But the diﬀerence makes heart attack the number one killer of women.Heartattack has been considered a male disease as it occurs in men earlier in life. But after menopause the gender gap disappears. But many remain unaware that CHD is on the attack in women.

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tory. If your father or brother had a heart attack before age 55, or your mother or sister before age 65, this substantially increases your risk. It’s a red ﬂag that warns “start taking preventive measures”.Ifthere is a history of cardiovascular disease, a daily 81 milligram dose of aspirin may help. But since aspirin can cause gastrointestinal bleeding, always discuss this medication with yourRememberdoctor. that obesity leads to type 2 diabetes which in turn increases the risk of heart attack. Gaining weight alone is easy; losing weight alone is hard. But if obese, losing weight will improve health. Good strategies and support groups help. Sheer will is probably not enough. Family and friends need to work on weight reduction together. Have your blood pressure checked. One-third of heart attacks in women could be prevented by controlling blood pressure. If blood cholesterol is elevated, most cardiologists will recommend cholesterollowering drugs. But discuss this with your physician, as there are eﬀective and safer natural options.

Know and Love a Woman? Protect Her Heart Can CHD risk be spotted in women by their loved ones? Chest pain is the most common symptom in both sexes. But at least one-third of women do not show this classic symptom during coronary attack. Rather, they complain of shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, palpitations, dizziness, intense anxiety or pain in the jaw, neck, upper back or arm. These problems may be mistaken for a panic attack with fatal delay in diagnosis. Suppose a family member or friend is good diagnostician and immediately calls 911. Even then, studies show that an womensevenaspsychiatristFirst,decreasetogether.piecevesselscallymakesareplainshortlydyingButoperationattackearlyheartthetestelectrocardiogramimmediateorstressislesslikelytorevealtypicalindicatorsofattack.Evenifawomanhasandiagnosisofcoronaryandsurvives,abypassmayberequired.shehastwicetheriskofduringthesurgeryorthereafter.Heartsurgeonscanex-why.Coronaryarteriessmallerinfemales.Thisthesurgerytechni-morechallengingwhenthediameterofaofspaghettiarejoinedWhatshouldwedototheriskofCHD?awomanshouldseeaifshesmokes,theriskofheartattackistimesgreateramongwhosmoke.Knowyourfamilyhis-

2 tablespoon lemon juice 2 tablespoons of sour 1creamteaspoon granulated Saladsugar Ingredients (straight from your garden) 2 medium sized cucumbers (straight from your garden) cut into ¼ to ½ inch cubes 1 green pepper, seeded and cut into 1 inch pieces 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 6-8 oz. chunk of brined Feta cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes ½ cup of red onion, very thinly sliced As many pitted Kalamata olives as you wish; you can substitute black olives for a lighter 2Toppingstastetablespoons whole capers 1/3 cup of fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon of Oregano ﬂakes

by Ethan Wallace, Director, OFA Rural and remote communities in Ontario are experiencing a shortage of veterinary access. What does this look like? It looks like waiting four hours or more for a veterinarian to come out to your farm – if they can come at all. It looks like being forced to euthanize livestock to uphold animal welfare standards, even though the animal could be treated if timely service were available. It also looks like veterinarians are exhausted, overworked and doing their best to provide farmers and their livestock the quality service they require and areReliabilityraisingandersarethetheiansknowledges(OFA)Federationtheirstrongveterinaryrequirenities.oftolatednimalsdeserve.andanimal-re-agriculturearecrucialtheeconomicstabilityOntario’sruralcommu-Livestockfarmersreliableaccesstoservicestoensurehealthandwelfareforanimals.TheOntarioofAgriculturerecognizesandac-thatveterinar-playacriticalroleinstabilityandviabilityofagri-foodsystem.Vetsvitaltoensuringfarm-haveaccesstothehelpsupporttheyneedforhealthylivestock.andtimelinesskeytothehealthand

Debbie: I think that we have a good balance here with seniors and youth and young adults. And based on the population and how many schools we have here, we’re attracting and retaining people of all ages. And I think we all get along really well. A prime example would be the Curling Club. You have a good balance of youth and seniors all playing together and curling together. Maggie: How do you feel about North Grenville today? Debbie: It's a place I am proud to call home and where I want to live. I don't want to live anywhere else. We've got good friends here. We've got good facilities. We've got a good hospital. We've got everything that we need here. I hardly go into the city because I can get what I need here. I see a really bright future for North Grenville.

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Maggie: So now how do you see your role as a Councillor now that you have been doing it for several months? Debbie: It's become a little bit easier. I'm ﬁnding that I'm spending less time doing what I was doing two months ago. I've also been able to lend some good ideas. I've helped orchestrate a couple of events. My role as a Councillor right now is as liaison for Planning and Development. It's a role that I really enjoy, because I get to see what's in the future, and what may be happening for our municipality. And I get to engage with a really dynamic group. It's exciting. I've learned so much and they are so open to helping me learn. I never thought this would be my role, but I am now comfortable in it. I'm also liaison for the BIA where I was formerly, so that was an easy role to climb into. I also liaise with the Chamber of Commerce. Maggie: North Grenville is growing very quickly, too fast for some long established residents. How do you see the future of the municipality? Debbie: We have a lot of growth happening. We have a lot of housing growth, which is good because we're moving towards a little bit more aﬀordable housing to help us sustain and keep our seniors living here, which is very positive. We do need some industrial growth. We need some facilities with a little bit more than 6,000 square footage to house some businesses, because Ottawa is full up, there's nowhere for anybody to rent places in Ottawa for business. We have the college grounds. I anticipate a huge success with the Kemptville Campus. Almost of the buildings are full. We're going to fully revitalize it. Maggie: In 10 years, maybe 20. How do you see it? Debbie: We need our downtown to be a hub for people to come and enjoy, including the waterway. Our downtown was vibrant when Highway 16 went through it. Times have changed. Highways bypass small towns, and that's created the demise of many downtowns. But we used to have a lot of thriving businesses in our downtown.

Maggie: So do you think we're moving too fast? Debbie: I wouldn't say that we're moving too fast. I think if the current council can finish what they have started, we won’t let the growth overwhelm us. I mean, we have to think that, if you're growing too fast, your roads, your infrastructure is not going to be able to handle it. County Road 43 is still a ways away. It's going to happen. Maggie: But all these new homes that are coming in now, these were approved way before this present council came on board.

Interview with Councillor Deb Wilson

Exploring impacts of vet shortage in rural and remote communities across Ontario which was announced by the Ontario government in 2021, was developed to help address the shortage issue and provide farmers with better access to veterinary services. The intent was to address the gap in veterinary care, particularly for large animal vets working in rural and remote communities across Ontario.Tohelp address the issue moving forward, it’s important that farmers, industry stakeholders, government, institutions and veterinarians work together to ﬁnd a suitable solution. Identifying existing gaps, working on attraction and retention strategies for large animal clinics and exploring investment opportunities may be options to consider. A lack of veterinary care can be detrimental to rural communities and can leave farm animals, and ultimately the food system, at risk. The industry encourages and welcomes new veterinary professionals to ﬁll a growing need and support farmers across Ontario.

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Maggie: Debbie, you've been involved in the community for many years. What made you want to become a councillor?

Debbie: Being involved in the community over the years has given me the conﬁdence in this new role as Councillor. The experience that I gained by being a chair of a board, working as a volunteer on a committee, or a member of an advisory committee, has given me the experience to take on doing something like this. Maggie: At what point did you decide to apply for the role, and who was your inﬂuence?

Debbie: I guess I would say that it was Mayor Peckford's influence in many ways, but I had other role models along the way. There were lots of community leaders that I looked up to throughout the years. Being social was not one of my fortes. I am extremely shy. I have to thank the current council for being encouraging along the way of me doing something like this. I have never seen a council like this. Now, there have been good councils, but not as united as this one. Maggie: How has it worked out for you? Was it what you expected? Debbie: It's worked out to be what I expected, and more. It's been very fulfilling for me to be in this position, because it allows me to better understand our municipality and our community, its needs, whether you're a senior, a youth, or teenager, or middle aged. It's helped me to see the whole picture of what our community is, and how to work towards making it even better. Maggie: Did your previous community activities help you as Councillor? Debbie: Oh, absolutely. It helps to be organised in your thoughts. And I will say, though, it takes a lot to ask really good questions because, not being as experienced in the past four years as the other Councillors are, they know the questions to ask. I have the reports, and I can say, when I do ask the question I would like to know or maybe perhaps the public wouldThelike.other thing that I haven't quite grasped yet is: how do I go and find out what other communities are doing? I think that our community is leading by example. I'm hearing it from other communities. Maggie: So, what was the thing that surprised you when you joined council? Something you didn't expect? Was there anything? Debbie: I didn't expect to feel so welcomed by the staff and the people working in the municipality. They were so warm. Any time you asked a question, they were ready to help you and ready to say, this is how you do it, or we can do this for you. And I was very surprised by this. And it’s just the atmosphere is so warm and engaging within the municipality.

welfare of both the animal and the farmer. On my dairy operation, our vet and dairy nutritionist are an integral part of our operation and necessary pillars to raising a healthy herd. Plain and simple, an operation is at an extreme disadvantage with a lack of access to veterinary services, which we see as a much larger issue in northern and remote communities. As farmers, we feel the pain that our animals feel, especially when we cannot find a solution to the problem or cannot access the services we need to be able to treat the discomfort our livestock are feeling. My livestock work hard for me, and in return it’s my priority to make sure my herd is comfortable, content andFarminghealthy. yields many stressors, especially during the intense growing season, and having sick livestock is the last thing you want to add to this list. It takes a huge toll not only financially, but also mentally. It can result in significant mental and emotional stress for the farmer. I’m lucky enough to feel a great amount of support from my vet who understands the surmounting pressures of farming and how difficult it is to see one of your animals suffering. As farmers and caretakers of our livestock, we do our best, but we don’t know everything about animal health, which can lead to anguish and extreme frustration. Bringing in a specialist to find a solution to the issue can be tremendously rewarding during these difficult times. However, if you cannot get access to a vet and you’re left waiting and wondering, that frustration escalates.Generally, there has been a challenge in both attracting and retaining new veterinarians to work out of large animal clinics. Among a variety of other factors, the rural lifestyle may not offer the same level of attraction or amenities to a young professional as an urban centre. Unfortunately, these service gaps have resulted in a higher demand being put on the vets currently working in rural, remote and northern communities. Specifically in northern Ontario, this problem continues to grow. Clinics are spaced out across the region resulting in vets travelling long distances to visit farms, isolation and burnout trying to meet the demand needed to care for the animals. The shortage puts a strain on the entire agricultural community in theseTheareas.Livestock Veterinary Innovation Initiative,

Debbie: Most of them were, yes. The current council is not responsible for it. But it's here, and we have to move forward. But we'll be just a little bit more careful as to what id in the pipeline. We don't need any more pizza shops. We do need to have an entertainment hub, a restaurant hub in our downtown. Places for people to go. I love that we have a large farmers market that happens every Sunday. I love the fact that we've got the street piano summer concert series in the library. I love the fact that we're going to be revitalising Riverside Park. We had loads and loads of people come for Canada Day. And groups like North Grenville Pride had an amazing crowd there for their event in Riverside Park.

Maggie: Do you think there's a division between the old and the new residents when it comes to expectations?

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submitted by Deron Johnston The single most important factor that determines whether someone will support your business or not is trust. Even if there are significant price diﬀerences from one business to another, cost is not THE determining factor when it comes to where people spend their money. No matter how inexpensive a business may oﬀer their goods and services, people still need to feel that they can trust you and your business. In many ways, small independent businesses (SIBs) are at a serious disadvantage when it comes to building that elusive trust compared to large corporate businesses or chains. SIBs simply don’t have the resources to do what their corporate cousins can do. For example, SIBs can’t throw money at their problems to make them go away and can’t insulate decision makers from accountability for those problems. With SIBs, the decision-maker is often the one providing the customer service or is standing just a few feet away. Being at such a disadvantage, how can SIBs build the trust required to compete with the corporate Consistencyworld?Peopleliketo know what to expect when they interBuilding Customer Trust - Consistency

HELP WANTED The Rideau Glen Golf Club is looking for club house staff & outside workers for the rest of the season. Smart Serve required for club house staff and experience with equipment preferred for outside workers . Students considered with right qualifications Send resume to therideauglen@gmail.com

On August 4, 2022, Grenville OPP officers received a call for service with regards to a 'Grandparent's Scam'. The complainant reported a female had called on the telephone crying and saying, "Mom I'm in trouble and need help". The complainant believed it was her daughter. The female told her she had been arrested for impaired driving and that a police officer would call her back. Shortly after, the complainant received a call from a male pretending to be a police officer. He gave her instructions to deposit $5,000 into a specified account which he provided the number for. She was told to deposit the money and call him back. Thankfully the complainant reported the incident to police and no money was lost. If you believe you have become a victim of fraud, contact your local police service and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 (toll free) or report online at www. antifraudcentre.ca. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or report the incident online at

In the corporate world, they use templates for almost every aspect of their operation to make everything look and feel the same. However, they also have a much larger number of employees which means that customers could interact with a different person time)(manager/full-time/part-everytime,whichinvariably leads to a different level of service experienced by theSIBscustomer.canprovide a higher level of consistency in service. By having less employees, customers see the same employees more frequently, allowing SIBs the opportunity to build stronger relationships with their customers faster as familiarity grows. This also allows SIBs the opportunity to quickly determine how best to meet a customer’s serviceCorporateexpectations.businesses understand the importance of accessibility when it comes to consistency and creating trust in their customers. If they rely on foot traffic to help produce their revenue, they will often have extended hours of operation to convince people that they will be open when they need them. These hours will often remain the same from year to year and no matter what is happening around them. This often translates to a feeling of security that no matter when I need them, they’ll be open or available. Typically, SIBs can’t match these hours. What SIBs can do is adjust their hours to when their customers are available to visit. As well, avoiding changing their hours of operation will help to build trust. SIBs can also help build trust by being open when their publicly posted hours say they’re open. Closing early is very frustrating for those who find locked doors when they should be open, no matter the reason. Emergencies happen and they disproportionately impact SIBs, but if you close early, inform customers that you’re closed, and by providing a reason for the closure, customers are more likely to be sympathetic.

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The North Grenville Arts Guild held their latest show and sale on May 21 of this year. This is also the date the Derecho touched down in Kemptville causing power failures, destruction and effectively shutting down the Spring show. Unfortunately, all of the donated paintings and works of art were not sold by the time the wind and rain arrived. In order to finish the Benefit, once again the North Grenville Public Library has stepped up to assist NGAG in completing the initiative. All remaining works will be hanging at the Library for the community to view and perhaps to contribute to the effort. 100% of all sales will go towards the purchase of NG gift cards to donate to our new Ukrainian neighbours, thus benefitting the newcomers as well as local business.

The Guild invites the public to view the works and if a piece strikes your fancy, contact NGAG at northgrenvilleartsguild@gmail.com to arrange for pickup and payment. This exhibition is on now and will remain until further notice.

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The Giant Swallowtail, Papilio cresphontes and the ﬂower is Bee-Balm, Monarda ﬁstulos. Photo taken in 2013.

by Philip Fry A few days ago, Nick Weissflog, a young friend pursuing environmental studies, came to visit me. Nick is currently doing research on a species of aquatic plant that has moved into our lakes and waterways from the southern United States. As we were chatting, I asked him to explain what he hoped to achieve with his study. His answer was not quite what I expected. Instead of saying that he wanted to determine how bad the “invasion” was – which could lead to knee-jerk programs to eradicate it – he wanted to know more about how this stranger fit into his study lake’s environment. What was the lake giving to this plant species and what was the stranger giving back, if anything, to the lake? Nick’s study is more complex than I make it sound here, but the main point I retained from our conversation was his interest about reciprocity and collaboration of plants and other living things in the lake habitat, not control. Every species in our patchwork landscape has a history, and now each one is part of our story too. The lilacs that mark settler homesteads speak of an origin in Eastern Europe and the cherished place of their bloom and scent in the gardens of France. Now, in midsummer let us look at what flourishes along our roadside ditches and abandoned fields, and give them their names. The snow-white umbels of Queen Anne’s Lace, some with an evident black dot in the center, are said to have originated in Afghanistan and settled in Britain on their way here. They recall the legend about Queen Anne, who pricked her finger while lace-making, and a drop of blood put a dark spot on her work. The pale blue flowers of chicory are also widespread, but they have come from Mediterranean climes with settlers wishing to savour roasted chicory root. Having come from far away, these species have settled in well, taking advantage of the transformation of the forest into the patchwork landscape we know today. But there are others… Wild (Poison) Parsnip, native to Eastern Europe and Asia, was brought here by settlers as a garden plant because its root is edible, especially in the first year of its growth. It “escaped” from their gardens and, finding that the land laid bare by clearing was particularly suited to its growth habits, it “went wild” and spread throughout the “new” land. Its “poison” is in its sap which burns one’s skin, especially when exposed to sunlight. But that is not the only problem it brings: in such a welcoming habitat, it tends to displace other plants and thereby reduces the actual and potential biodiversity of the site. It also reduces the quality and quantity of forage in the area and contaminates hay, and is said to have an impact on the weight gain and fertility of ruminant species, including livestock. The story of European Buckthorn is much the same: brought here for medicinal purposes, it escaped cultivation and found semishaded places to particularly hospitable and widespread. It is now invading much of our township, spreading its deep green leaves over sharp, needle-like thorns. What should we think about “imported” species, some which have settled in as collaborative neighbours, others which tend to dominate other species with their unfettered growth habits? The first point, I think, is that they are here to stay in our patchwork landscape. Although we must do all we can to conserve the sites that speak of our region’s forested past, we should also look to the future. The key is to adopt a circumspect, differentiated approach which puts the enhancement of biodiversity at the centre of our reflections. The arrival of the Great Swallowtail Butterfly in our region is a good case in point. It arrived in our area from the most southern part of Ontario around 2010 CO2 Down to Earth 19 Species Range and Habitat Reciprocity

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The WDMH Foundation is pleased to announce its next event – Sip, Savour & Support at Smokie Ridge Vineyard in Mountain on Saturday, September 10 beginning at 5 pm. Join us for a wonderful night of live music, delicious wine and food, local vendors, and great company. The night’s headline entertainer is local band ‘Heirs of the Dog’. This local duo performs an eclectic mix of rock, folk and blues from the 60s, 70s, 80s to more traditional Irish and Celtic music. There will also be door prizes, a raﬄe, and a silent auction. “We can’t wait to welcome everyone for this special evening in support of health care close to home!” says Managing Director Kristen Casselman.

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