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by Hilary Thomson Two local businesses are teaming up to create an evening of local food and shopping on the Kemptville Campus. Catered Affairs is a catering company run out of the cafeteria building on the Campus. Since the COVID-19 shut down in March, owner Natalie Castellas has pivoted her business to offer take home meals for people needing a break from being in the kitchen. She says she came up with the idea when she realized that many fami-
lies were going to be missing out on their March break holiday. “We wanted to offer a meal like you would get on vacation,” Natalie says. “It took off.” Catered Affairs is now it its 22nd week of offering fresh, local take-home meals from Tuesday to Friday. For the past month, they have also been offering table d’hôte dinners on their patio. “Everything is made fresh each morning,” Natalie says. “We try and buy local as much as possible.” That local focus is something that helped draw Nata-
lie towards working with another business located on the Campus called My Local Markets. Founder, Darlene Collin, started the business to help local farmers and artisans reach customers during the COVID-19 shut down, when many markets and fairs were cancelled. Through their website, they sell local food and products from over 50 different vendors in North Grenville and the surrounding area, offering free local delivery on orders over $75. “Let the makers make and the farmers farm and we’ll sell it for them,” she says.
With My Local Markets located in the greenhouse on the Campus, both Natalie and Darlene decided it would be a great idea to join forces and offer a hyper local event to the community. On Thursday, August 13, Catered Affairs will be offering a three-course table d’hôte dinner, featuring food products from My Local Markets. To coincide with the dinner, Darlene is organizing a night market with her vendors. Darlene says that she held a market stand for The Big Spend on July 25, Continued on page 3
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by Alana James, Kemptville Infinity It has not been easy for anyone, let alone kids adapting to the “new normal” during COVID-19 safety restrictions. Health care professionals say it is so important for children’s mental health and social development, as well as the obvious physical benefits, to remain active. Kemptville Infinity, a sport centre offering gymnastics, cheer, dance and parkour, is doing their best to continue programming in a safe manner. They have adapted their facility to follow COVID-19 health, safety, cleaning and physical distancing protocols required by our local government and health unit. This summer, they continued to offer summer camps for ages 6+ with small group sizes and limited enrolment to comply with our health department’s recommendations. In addition to their new health and safety procedures, fall brings many new exciting things to Infinity! This year, all of Infinity's classes are switching to a full school year program with monthly billing so you won’t need to re-enroll each session. Your spot in the program is reserved for the entire year. If you want to switch classes and try something new, that's no problem! Cheerleading is one of the fastest growing sports in our country, and Infinity offers everything from introduction to cheer to pre-competitive classes. We are pleased to have former Redblacks cheerleader, Marko, lead the cheer program this year with his passion for the sport and enthusiasm for coaching youth. With the growing talent in our area, Infinity is also expanding its gymnastics program to include "Elite Gymnastics", a women's pre-competitive program for ages 5+. Elite is led by our Operations Manager, Alana, who has extensive experience coaching and judging competitive women's gymnastics. Infinity is also THRILLED to merge their dance program with the well accomplished Thrill Dancers from Brockville, led by their Artistic Director, Grace Villanueva, and a team of experienced dance teachers. In addition to their Brockville location, classes will continue to be held at Kemptville Infinity's studio. Grace is a very talented dance instructor and was even featured in The Ottawa Sun as one of Ottawa's top hip hop teachers. Classes will be offered in ballet, tap, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, musical theatre and acro, at recreational, pre-competitive, and competitive levels. Infinity will also be expanding their Parkour program this year to include more classes due to popular demand. Parkour is a type of urban gymnastics, involving running, jumping, and climbing different obstacles. There is something for everyone at Kemptville Infinity! Infinity is looking forward to the day they can be fully up and running again, and to continue supporting their motto of providing endless opportunities for athletes. Joining their email mailing list will keep you up-to-date on the latest news. Fall classes will be kept small and safe so early enrollment is encouraged before classes fill up. Check out their website at kemptvilleinfinity.com for more information on any of their programs. If you have any questions, please email info@kemptvilleinfinity.com. All of Infinity's COVID procedures can be found on their website and Facebook page.
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Dear friends and neighbours
As many of you know, our daughter Ursa Meyer had a stroke on May 29, which paralyzed her right side and severely affected her speech. As many of you know her and have asked how she is doing, I would like to give you an update.
Ursa has spent the last two months at the Elisabeth Bruyere stroke rehab unit. She has been putting her full effort into her therapy, and has made incredible progress under the guidance of the therapy team. We have watched Ursa learn to take steps again,
first with the full physical support of the therapists, then on her own with the support of a walker, and now using a cane independently. She is even working on navigating up and down steps. Every day it seems there is some small improvement: a string of tiny miracles to rejoice at. Happily, Ursa's speech came back quickly and she is able to have conversations as before. Her wit and her good humour never left her. She is as Ursa as she ever has been. Ursa's right arm, her bowing arm, has regained a small bit of mobility, but still has a ways to go. Ursa's biggest hope is to regain her ability to play viola, something that she is unable to do on her own right now. Fortuitously Ursa's friend, Sara, works for the hospital and she visits Ursa every day and helps her play. Ursa can use her unaffected left hand to work the fingerboard while Sara moves and supports her right arm in
bowing. In this way, Ursa is able to play. With a little bit of help from her friends ... Ursa will be discharged from the hospital soon, though she will be continuing therapy. She will have many months, and even years, of therapy ahead of her as her brain continues to heal and repair itself. This will be long, slow, hard work. Fortunately, Ursa knows how to do long, slow, hard work. She has the discipline; she has the determination. She is up to the task. The outpouring of support that we have received from you, our community, has been unbelievable. Through your caring and your support you have made this challenge so much easier to navigate. We are so incredibly fortunate. Thank you for being our community. With gratitude and love, Glenna Hunter and Marc Meyer
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but this night market will be the first time the public gets to meet the My Local Markets vendors in person. “I went to a night market in Nashville and it was really great,” she says. “It’s a way to get small, local vendors out in the public eye.” Darlene says they will have around 50 vendors at the night market, offering everything from produce and baked goods, to artisanal soaps and jewelry. Both Natalie and Darlene hope that the evening will be a way for people to get out of the house and discover
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Idiot wind by David Shanahan Just because you’re paranoid, it doesn’t mean they’re not out to get you. That used to be something of a joke, but no longer. It seems that people have a need to believe they know something dangerous or controversial, that they are on the inside of things, and the rest of us are being duped. Conspiracy theories abound these days, as they always have; but in the age of social media they have developed a power and a credibility that hasn’t always been the case. Throughout history, there have been conspiracy theories involving secret, powerful groups whose intentions were to rule the world from some hidden place known only to the initiated. For centuries, many believed that there was a Zionist agenda ruling the world, that the Jews were somehow the power behind world events, despite the fact that the Jews were being
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persecuted, murdered, discriminated against and even exiled from entire countries. Some power! But, said the theorists, there is a book, a secret book, that contains all the secrets, all the dreadful plans, actions and ambitions of these people. And so there was a book, known as The Protocols of the Elders of Zion, and no matter how many times it was exposed as a fraud and a forgery, there were still, and are still, many who remained convinced of its validity. Then there’s the Illuminati: another mysterious group who are said to rule the world covertly, using symbols and codes to identify themselves to each other and to conspire to attain, or maintain, world domination. This used to be the favourite conspiracy theory, but it has recently been replaced by other, more esoteric theories. You’ve heard about them: who killed Kennedy; the moon landing never happened; the 911 attacks were actually planned
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, A strange thing happened as I pursued my daily walks around Kemptville. Something on the ground caught my attention. Backing up for a closer look, I found a pretty painted rock that someone must have dropped. A little further along my walk it finally dawned on me why it was there as I found more rocks along the rail trail, the sidewalks, a bench, and even in the lobby of my apartment building. Someone was taking the time to collect these rocks, paint them, and add an optimistic message of hope. What a thoughtful, cheery thing to do! Now I find myself looking for them as I walk. To the rock painter or painters, thank you so much for brightening my day. Jean Hartjes, Kemptville Dear Editor, As fast food, with a takeout focus which means even fewer local jobs, expanding yet again in Kemptville, Council is right to raise concerns about lack of connectivity and islands of commerce that undermine cross promotion of (local) businesses. Highway 43 facilitates this car-first approach and perhaps we will see improvements on the rebuild. However, this does not detract from the need for more organic connections that offer movement off the main road, so to speak. There are some existing multipurpose trails and pathways August 12, 2020
which can provide a base to work from. However, new developments, particularly those that are car focused like this one, need to come with a link to a broader connectivity plan endorsed by council and promoted by its planners. Imagine Kemptville where people on foot and bike move between centers of commerce "off road", enjoying the trip as much as the destination... where downtown Kemptville is more easily connected to 43 corridor. Won't happen tomorrow but can move there now by letting developers like this one know that their plan needs this element. They will make enough money in the long run for this small investment in the community they are doing business in, and well thought through can perhaps be a win-win for all. Mitch Bloom Oxford Mills
Dear Editor, I would really like you to print this message in the next Issue of the North Grenville Times. I would like to sincerely thank the person who found my ring In the Independent Grocery Store over the long weekend. I was so pleased to get it back as it has a great deal of sentimental value. Thank you. Janet Glaves
by the CIA, or some other covert government agency. A survey in 2015 found that about half of the general public in the USA endorse at least one conspiracy theory. It’s the thing to do. But things may be getting out of hand. It would appear that the lockdown experienced by so many in the last months have driven more and more people online to investigate the “truth” behind world events, and the results are quite unsettling. Whereas some people have a legitimate fear of vaccinations, or even of wearing face coverings, others are absolutely convinced that these things, as well as the 5G networks, smart meters, and the internet itself, are all part of a worldwide conspiracy to enslave the human race. The QAnon-linked sites also casually refer to aliens and other less immediately relevant topics. Remember Trump citing the woman as an impressive source for medical informa-
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tion regarding Covid-19, who talked about demon sex and alien interference? Others claim that the virus was actually invented by Dr. Fauci, or the Chinese military, or Bill Gates, though why is a question that conspiracy theorists don’t always answer. Not every warning is false. Not every theory is ridiculous. Not every claim is unfounded. But we have to learn to discern one from another. It may be easy to ridicule many conspiracy theories, but that is not the point any more. People are believing so many strange and impossible things, without using any kind of filter, without looking to see where the ideas are coming from, their logic and rationality, or what the motive for disseminating them might be. In the atmosphere created by terms like “fake news”, “alternative facts”, and accusations of “hoax!” made against valid questions and investigations, it has become more and more
difficult for people to discern truth from fiction. It does seem odd that deep state conspiracies, designed by secret and nefarious organisations, can be so easily read about everywhere. Not very competent conspirators, it seems. There are times to laugh and there are times to weep: the practical impact of conspiracy theories over the centuries have often led to serious persecution, deaths, and panic. They feed on fear, the kind of fear that allows people to enjoy horror movies and frightening stories. Society is rapidly falling into a state of paranoia and fear, with really dangerous potential. We have to learn, or re-learn, how to judge facts and information. We need to ask penetrating questions of the ideas we read about and hear promulgated. The insistence on rationality, evidence, something more than dramatic allegations, is essential in these days of rumour, where every blogger, every poster on Facebook
asked that the Ontario legislature be furloughed. That was so that the Ford government wouldn’t pass any more controversial legislation that would negatively affect their chances of getting elected. He is still at it. As is said; Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. I had held off commenting on this article, as I have often been criticized for not being an equal opportunity critic, and thought, mistakenly, that someone from the political spectrum opposite to my own might actually find a few unsavoury things
about these bills. The silence was deafening, so it would appear that the supporters of the Ford government have no problem with what he did to our front line heath workers, not to mention the hypocrisy shown in power grab that this government has made.
Dear Editor, Thank you for your informative article a couple of weeks ago on the Ford governments Bills 195 and 197, and the very understandable reaction from our frontline health care workers and their unions, who were appalled at the way this government is treating them. This is not the way that you treat heroes, particularly that it has cost 14 of them their lives keeping us safe. One thing that Ford has failed to explain is that the same emergency powers that he has given himself, which circumvents the need for discussing these decisions in the Legislature, are similar to the ones that the Trudeau Liberals wanted recently, and yet the opposition, including the Federal Conservatives, immediately, and quite rightly, cried foul, and stopped this happening. So how come the measures are wrong for the Federal government, but, in Ford and his government’s mind, are OK for his? Even the Auditor General says that this move is illegal. I have to wonder about the morals and ethics that went into creating these bills, but at least there is one Conservative MPP, Belinda Karahalios, who showed some integrity by voting against these bills, even though it cost her a seat in caucus. I remember that during the run up to the last election, the federal Conservatives
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or Twitter, everyone with an agenda, can be given the same credence as the most well-researched and vetted academic publication. As Dylan complained: “Someone’s got it in for me, they’re planting stories in the press. Whoever it is I wish they’d cut it out but when they will I can only guess.” That is what so much of on-line jabbering is these days: idiot wind. Society depends upon an informed citizenry: men and women who will take the time and trouble to examine what they’re told, no matter what the source may be, to find out what is reliable. Quite literally, lives are coming to depend on us doing that very thing. Otherwise, we become what Dylan described: “Idiot wind, blowing every time you move your teeth. You’re an idiot, babe, it’s a wonder that you still know how to breathe”.
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North Grenville welcomes two new Directors The Municipality of North Grenville is welcoming two new directors to the organization. “On behalf of the Municipality of North Grenville, I would like to welcome our new directors, Ms. BabcockCormier and Mr. Brookman, to our organization,” said CAO Gary Dyke. “Their collective experience in both the municipal and private sector will bring a new dynamic to our team and they will be key contributors as we work together to move North Grenville forward.” Mr. Brad Brookman started with the Municipality in July as the new Director of Fi-
nance/Treasurer. Mr. Brookman brings over 20 years of experience in financial performance management, corporate governance, internal and external audit, risk management and accounting. His past roles include key leadership positions in not-for-profit, public, private, federal and municipal government sectors. Ms. Heather BabcockCormier has joined the Municipality as Director of Legislative Services (Clerk)/ Municipal Solicitor. After attending York University’s Public Policy and Administration program, Ms. BabcockCormier went on to complete
Ms. Babcock-Cormier and Mr. Brookman to the Municipality,” added Mayor Nancy Peckford. “The expertise they bring represents a tremendous asset to the Municipality, residents and business leaders.”
her Bachelor of Laws at The University of Western Ontario and was called to the Ontario Bar in 2001. Ms. BabcockCormier’s unique skillset has permitted the municipality to modify the traditional role of Municipal Clerk to increase our service level to the community. After a number of years in legal practice, Ms. BabcockCormier joined one of Ontario’s largest municipalities providing legal advice on a variety of complex, highprofile matters, including land acquisition for capital infrastructure projects. “My Council colleagues and I are thrilled to welcome
Ms. Babcock-Cormier will be stepping in for recently retired Municipal Clerk Cahl Pominville and Mr. Brookman will be taking over for former Municipal Treasurer Marcus Hewitt who left for a position with Kemptville District Hospital.
we will.” We hope that it has now become clear that more is needed immediately and that some of the announced programs are not meeting the needs of farmers and food processors during these difficult times. At your appearance be-
port to producers during the COVID-19 pandemic. We’d like to point out no other group of people or sector of the Canadian economy has been asked to go to such lengths during this pandemic before receiving adequate assistance from your government, only farmers. Additionally, it’s been revealed by your own department that most AgriInvest accounts have less than $10,000 and more than 10,000 accounts have a balance of zero. Grain Growers of Canada Chair, Jeff Nielsen, rightly described the situation as your government asking more than 73,000 farmers to draw down on money they don’t have and that will hardly make a difference in any size of farming operation. We implore you to not predicate further support for the agriculture sector on arbitrary AgriInvest account balances. Another matter of concern for farmers is their inability to access the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) due to the use of personal accounts on family farms and the lack of qualifying expenses under the program. Recent changes to the CEBA were encouraging, however, we ask that further improvements be made to the eligibility criteria to ensure that all farm businesses have access to the program. Lastly, the Emergency Processing Fund was something agri-food processors saw as vital to aid in their response to COVID-19. However, access to those funds is still months away and processors continue to face
TAKE NOTICE that the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a Public Meeting MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended to consider a proposed Zoning ByNOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING law Amendment Application (File # ZBA-05-20). This Public Meeting will be held on WEDNESDAY, A PROPOSED BY-LAW AMENDMENT AUGUST 19th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Due to the COVID-19ZONING pandemic social distancing requirements, this Public Meeting will be held ONLINE only, and can be accessed through the Municipality's website at www.northgrenville.ca. Instructions on how to participate in the Public Meeting are TAKE NOTICE the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville will hold a Public Meeting attached to the that meeting Agenda on the website.
under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended to consider a proposed Zoning Bylaw Application (Fileis#toZBA-05-20). This PublicZoning Meeting will be heldtoonadd WEDNESDAY TheAmendment purpose of this application amend Comprehensive By-law 50-12 in definiAUGUST 19th, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44) to tions and provisions pertaining to Cannabis Processing and Production Facilities, Micro-Cannabis consider the following item:
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We look forward to your response. Sincerely, John Barlow, MP Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Member of Parliament for Foothills Richard Lehoux, MP Associate Shadow Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Member of Parliament for Beauce
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cal Legion branches and food banks, are the bedrock of our communities and their work will be absolutely critical in helping people to rebuild their lives as we restart our economy and reopen the province." The OTF's Resilient Communities Fund will provide grants of up to $150,000 to help eligible non-profit organizations rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19 with support for: Equipping board members and employees with supports to implement new approaches, prepare for change and build resiliency (e.g. organizational training and coaching, strategic planning and implementation, research & development, mental and physical health and wellbeing supports); Improving and increasing
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ability to access financial resources and develop new and/ or alternative sources of revenues (e.g. develop fundraising plans, identify fundraising and financial technology resources, seek opportunities for public-private partnerships and social finance); Adapting or re-imagining the delivery of programs and services to meet the needs of the community, employees and volunteers (e.g. identify new health and safety processes and required personal protective equipment, technology supports, staffing and volunteer recruitment and training); Procuring equipment or renovating spaces to meet the changing needs of the organization, its programs and services, and adapt to new ways of working (e.g. equipment and/or renovations to meet changing technology health and safety, and service delivery requirements); and Creating and/or adopting new approaches for organizations to work together to meet the needs of communities (e.g. peer learning, professional development, networking, resource, knowledge and
data sharing). "The Resilient Communities Fund is a tremendous example of the innovation and flexibility of Ontario agencies," said Minister MacLeod. "While we work towards the province's economic and social recovery, we're proud to support programs like the OTF Resilient Communities Fund that are making a positive contribution in communities across Ontario." "Due to the significant impacts of COVID-19 on the non-profit sector, the Ontario Trillium Foundation saw an opportunity to respond to the needs of non-profit organizations that have been struggling to deliver their programs and services," said Katharine Bambrick, CEO of the Ontario Trillium Foundation. "The Resilient Communities Fund will support the recovery and rebuilding of non-profits and help them as they return to building healthy and vibrant communities." For more information, visit the Ontario Trillium Foundation website on eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
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New support for Non-Profits The Ontario government is investing $83 million through the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to provide grants to help eligible nonprofit organizations, including food banks, child and youth programs and Royal Canadian Legion branches, recover from COVID-19 and continue the delivery of vital programming in their communities. The announcement was made by Premier Doug Ford and Lisa MacLeod, Minister of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries. "I am proud of the hundreds of volunteer organizations and thousands of volunteers who have stepped up over the last few months and shown the Ontario spirit in caring for others through these difficult times," said Premier Ford. "Our local non-profits, including our lo-
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North Grenville to host Sunday Downtown Promenade
The Municipality of North Grenville and the Old Town Kemptville BIA are opening a section of Prescott Street in Downtown Kemptville to feature local artisans and vendors, and offer an open street experience as part of its inaugural Sunday Downtown Promenade event. A portion of Prescott Street will be closed to vehicular traffic from Reuben Cres. South to Reuben Cres. North on Sunday, August 23, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to visit the area from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Traffic will be re-routed along Reuben Crescent. The section of Prescott Street identified will be converted to open space with picnic tables for patrons to sit and enjoy treats from a local café, restaurant or the Kemptville Farmers’ Market. Additionally, artisans from the area will have their work on display, and there will be demonstrations by local businesses. Visitors will be equally encouraged to check out one of several nearby restaurants on Clothier Street with great patios. “Our Downtown Sunday Promenade event is designed to encourage people to re-discover Kemptville’s unique and scenic downtown in a more relaxed environment,” says Deron Johnston, Executive Director of the Old Town Kemptville BIA. “Visitors to Kemptville’s successful weekly Farmers’ Market are also invited to take a few extra steps to Clothier and Prescott Street to get to know some wonderful restaurants and cafes located near our beautiful Kemptville Creek, as well as some talented local artisans,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “Residents can arrive by foot or on bike, or alternatively park anywhere on Clothier Street, at the local Library, Riverside Park, or the B&H Parking Lot which hosts the Kemptville Farmers’ Market”. The Municipality of North Grenville is working in partnership with the Old Town Kemptville BIA to ensure public health guidelines and measures are in place. Visitors are to follow the public health safety guidelines including maintaining a two metre distance and wearing a mask when entering covered indoor areas and whenever sufficient social distance cannot be maintained. A reminder to stay home if sick. “Our local businesses have worked really hard to innovate and serve the public in new and different ways,” added Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman. “We encourage everyone to see what downtown Kemptville has to offer.” To participate as an artisan or to inquire about performing a demonstration during the promenade, please contact hgeneau@ northgrenville.on.ca. For more information: Matt Gilmer , Economic Development Officer Municipality of North Grenville, at mgilmer@ northgrenville.on.ca. 613-258-9569 ext. 153. Deron Johnston, Executive Director Old Town Kemptville BIA, bia@northgrenville.on.ca, 613-878-4738. www.ngtimes.ca
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Deputy Mayor calls for more transparency by Hilary Thomson Deputy Mayor Michael Cameron is not happy with the way the Municipality has been run over the past five months. When the provincial government declared a state of emergency in March, due to COVID-19, regular council meetings and committees were suspended and the Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) took on the responsibility of guiding the Village through the pandemic.
The MECG is made up of the Mayor, CAO, Fire Chief, Manager of Operations, Treasurer, Community Management Program Coordinator (Deputy Clerk), Chief Building Official and the Emergency Information Officer (Receptionist). The MECG is responsible for implementing the Village’s Emergency Plan and making decisions both financially and operationally to respond to the crisis at hand. According to the bylaw, they must also
maintain an operational log detailing the group’s decisions and activities. Deputy Mayor Cameron feels that there hasn’t been enough transparency with the rest of council and the public about the MECG’s actions during the state of emergency. He says he would have liked to see the agenda and minutes made available to the rest of council and residents. “I myself as a councillor have no idea what they’ve done,” he says. “Taxpayers deserve to
know how money has been spent and what the Mayor has been doing these past few months.” While regular council meetings have now resumed, the Deputy Mayor believes this should have happened a long time ago, when the province changed their mandate to allow councils to meet. He also believes they aren’t moving quickly enough to reinstate the committees of council, which are integral for running the municipality and planning for the future. He says he recognizes that COVID-19 is serious; but that health organizations and various levels of government in Canada have realized the pandemic is not going to be a short-term issue, and that there is the need to find a way to move forward to minimize the impact both locally and federally. “The mayor’s lack off willingness
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ing. “What I have learned in the last year and a half is that the words open and transparent are only words in a dictionary,” he says. “There doesn’t seem to be a concentrated or a due diligent effort to ensure that the knowledge, process and discussion is shared.” Deputy Mayor Cameron’s hope is that they will discuss reinstating committees at their next council meeting on August 24. Even then he doesn’t think committees will be able to meet until the end of September or early October, which he believes is too long to wait. “In times of crisi,s the most important element any municipality can have is leadership,” he says. “If that leadership isn’t willing to share power with council and committees, it doesn’t allow for a very fluid interaction with the community.”
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by Hilary Thomson Merrick Preparatory School in Merrickville is hoping to welcome more local students into their classrooms this Fall. Primarily a boarding school for international students, Merrick Preparatory School started opening their courses up to day students last year. Director of Academics, Danielle Mignault, says with an average class size of 10, students have their own space and equipment, which is extremely beneficial especially with COVID-19 regulations. Because the class sizes are so small, Merrick Preparatory School is able to offer full time in class learning for all students, which is not possible in larger public schools, due to COVID-19. For the 2020/2021 school year, local students will have the choice to either come to class or participate in the school’s unique synchronous learn-
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to reinstate council and committees, when the province had changed that mandate, I think will end up costing us,” he says. Deputy Mayor Cameron believes that the lack of transparency in government doesn’t stop with the MECG. He says he doesn’t understand why many of their meetings have to be in camera, when they are discussing matters that directly affect the residents of MerrickvilleWolford. “The public should be entitled to know how their councillors are representing them at the table,” he says. “I’m disappointed with the whole process of how councils operate on behalf of residents.” The Deputy Mayor says the process needs to be changed, and that council has the power to direct staff to move towards a more open and inclusive way of operat-
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ing environment. As a science and math teacher, Danielle says she is really happy with how the platform came together. “It’s really cool,” she says. “It feels like [the students] are sitting in class even if they are at home.” Danielle says whether students choose to learn in class or from home this Fall, they will not be missing out on any aspect of their education. Students will not only be in full time in-person or online classes; but they will still be offering after school activities, guidance counselling and virtual university visits. “No one is losing out on anything in terms of their education,” she says. One of the unique aspects of Merrick Preparatory School is that students have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. Danielle said she remembers one local boy who joined the school who was nervous at first,
but really blossomed by the end of the year. He made connections with all the international students, and even went to visit one of his friends in Japan during a school break. “It’s a real family feel,” Danielle says. “The students really lift each other up.” Danielle says she wants local families to know that Merrick Preparatory School is a great option for the 2020/2021 school year. Their safe in-class and synchronous learning platform ensures that no student will be left behind, even with the restrictions of COVID-19. “You child’s academic future is not going to be changed,” she says. “We’re here and we offer some really cool stuff.” Registration for the Fall is now open. For more information about what Merrick Preparatory School offers, find them of Facebook or visit their website www. merrickprep.com.
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Can an employee be fired for one incident of sexual harassment? by Anne-Marie Langan An employee recently sued their employer for wrongful dismissal after he was terminated from his employment for having slapped a female co-worker’s butt. The employer argued that it was justified in terminating his employment due to the gravity of the incident and the Superior Court agreed in the case of Render v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator (Canada) Limited, 2019 ONSC 7460 (CanLII). The employee who brought the law suit had been working for the employer for 12 years when the butt slapping incident occurred and was described as a “valuable employee”. The employee admitted there had been a lot of joking and bantering in the office prior to the incident, some of which was of a sexual nature, but that the victim seemed comfortable with it and often engaged in the bantering herself. The victim admitted that she sometimes took part in the bantering but did so because she did not want to be ostracized. There was contradictory evidence about what had happened from witnesses but the court found that, at the
very least. the employee had crouched down to the victim’s breast level about 1 foot away from her and had slapped her buttocks as he got up. The employee had shown no remorse after the incident and had joked about the incident with his co-workers and taunted the victim by mimicking a butt slapping action as he walked by her office. He had also lodged a formal complaint against the victim for having punched him in the arm months prior to the butt slapping incident. Based on all of the evidence the court concluded: A slap on a female coworker’s buttocks is not acceptable conduct in the modern workplace. The act involved non-consensual physical contact on a sexual part of Ms. Vieira’s body. Mr. Render was not her direct supervisor but was a senior person in the office, with whom Ms. Vieira had to work. Mr. Render ought to have been aware that this conduct was unacceptable, especially when the AntiHarassment Policy had been presented to the employees eight days before the incident. This was a surprising result because it is difficult for
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employers to meet the legal test for just cause termination as they have to provide evidence that the behaviour of the terminated employee was such that a viable employment relationship could no longer subsist. The court noted that had the employee successfully made out a case for wrongful dismissal he would have received $337,405.72 in damages! One of the reasons the employer avoided liability was that they had provided mandatory training about their anti-harassment policy to all staff prior to the incident and the employees were warned that there would be zero tolerance of sexual harassment and that their employment could be terminated if they engaged in such behaviours. The Legal Clinic offers free virtual training for employees and employers about how to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace. There is a workshop for employees scheduled for August 26, 2020 at noon by Zoom. For more information about our free workshops contact The Legal Clinic at 613-2647153, or by email at langana@ lao.on.ca.
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August is ‘Happiness Happens Month’. This was started by the Secret Society of Happy People in 2000, and 20 years later it is more relevant than ever. What a wonderful theme, to be looking for the happy in each day, and in each moment. It will be such a happy time when we can freely gather together without the precautions needed during this pandemic. I am so looking forward to being able to welcome people into the Centre to talk and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee together. Here at Seniors’ Community Services, we understand the importance of a variety of social interactions for people, especially those face to face. With this pandemic, we had to pause our social programs in order to protect everyone as the COVID-19 virus spreads quickly with serious consequences. Our Meals on Wheels, Transportation to medical appointments, Telephone Check-Ins and Foot Care Clinics are continuing with the necessary precautions in place. We are focused on keeping everyone safe, and are continuing to look ahead at different programming for now and into the future when we can safely be fully open again. When we are able to be back with the full slate of activities again, the telephone and virtual programming will remain to support the seniors who prefer to connect from their homes. We have added virtual and telephone programs to keep seniors connected. Seniors’ Centre Without Wall, which is over the telephone, has been well received. Each session is approximately 30 minutes and there is a specific topic or theme, such as trivia or name that tune. There is room for more participants if you are interested; and, we can also open up another time if the sessions grow too much. The telephone calls by our Team of amazing volunteers are continuing with calls being made daily or a few times during the week – depending on when the seniors prefer to be called. We are in the planning stage of virtual games such as euchre. If you would like more information or are interested in trying out any of these activities, please give us a call at 613-258-3203, we would love to chat with you! Maggie continues to be committed to having space in the North Grenville Times for the ‘Stand by Me’ series of photos highlighting seniors in our community. She has enlisted the help of the North Grenville Photography Club to help out. Thank you! We need seniors to help out by having their photos taken. You can call Maggie at 613-215-0735 or myself at KDHSI – Seniors’ Community Services, 613-258-3203. We look forward to hearing from you! Please keep safe, and remember to be kind to each other. Wishing everyone happy thoughts!
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Falls, fractures, and how strength training can prevent them by Richard Chartrand Falling is an event that depends on the circumstances. Kids fall multiple times each week. Considering how low to the ground they are and how their bones are constantly becoming stronger, falling is usually a small concern, at most. On the other hand, falls are almost always a cause for concern with older adults, who often need medical attention after a fall, and fractures are common. One in every August 12, 2020
three adults at least 65 years old fall every year. About 20-30% of these falls lead to injuries of some kind. When considering these statistics, it’s no surprise that falls are the leading cause of fatal and not-fat injuries in older adults. Strength training can help in a number of ways. Strength training can prevent falls from occurring. Older adults who strength train, even for aslittle as two months, are less likely to fall. This is likely due to
the importance of strength itself,which is a large underlying factor in balance. A study in 2014 showed an increase in balance and a lower rat e of falling during 12 weeks of strength training when compared to the months prior to training. A second study published in 2011 showed that older adults who strength trained experienced an average of one fewer fall during the eight-week training period when compared to a control
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group that only performed stretching. The participants in both groups experienced another benefit which may explain why balance and fall rates improved: they gained strength in muscles that control their knee and hip joints. Strength dictates the ease of the body to move, especially when overcoming obstacles such aswalking on unstable surfaces or over objects. Strength training can slow
bone density loss, and even reverse the process and increase bonedensity in many people. Part of the reason why falls are so dangerous for older adults but less so for middle-aged adults or young children is due to bone density. Osteoporosis, a disease of low bone mass, is most common in older adults, especially postmenopausal women. Men and women generally start losing bone density in their mid-thirties but this
trend doesn’t become significant until around 55 years old. As bone mass decreases, bones become hollower and break easier, even with a soft fall from a standing position. The researchers in the 2011 study said, “… interventions to improve strength and functionalstat tion in older adults.” Strength training increases bone strength, balance, and ultimately, decreases the likelihood of falling for older adults.
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Tuesday Aug 18 - Friday Aug 21 1:30pm - 4:30pm Pickup Preorder for the next day! Family Meal for 4 $65 + HST - Family Meal for 2 $35 + HST, Family meal for 10 $160+HST Beef Vindaloo Curry Spicy!!! curried beef in caramelized tomato & onion sauce, Basmati rice, flatbread & raita, vegetable samosas with cilantro chutney Kung Pao Chicken Stir Fried Chicken & Peppers in dark Soy- Hoisin sauce. Jasmine rice, Chicken dumplings & plum sauce, Sesame vegetables, green salad Sesame soy vinaigrette Roasted Garlic Parmesan Chicken Caesar Salad & Alfredo House made caesar with Roasted garlic parmesan chicken breast, Alfredo Pasta, GarlicBread Pork, Bacon & Grilled Ontario Peach Kebabs With German Potato salad & pickled cabbage Meatballs & Rose Sauce (Creamy Tomato & cheese) with Pasta, Caesar salad, House Baked Garlic Bread All meals include Chef’s Salad, Veggies & Dessert! Catered Affairs & My Local Kemptville Patio Menu Aug 13th 3 Course Table D’hote $55pp + HST Please RSVP & Preorder online www.cateredaffairs.ca 613-324-3136 Featuring Products Supplied by; Bower Farm, Fair Sun Farm, Rideau Pine Farm, Foster Farm, Bush Garden Cheese, Mrs McGarrigle’s & Suntech Greenhouses Catered Affairs Caesar Salad with Horseradish Dressing, Shaved Parmesan, Ontario Bacon and Garlic Crostini OR Caprese Salad with Beefsteak Tomatoes & Bocconcini, House Grown Basil Pesto, Oak Aged Balsamic Redux, EVOO & Baguette Croutons Mustard Rubbed Beef Tenderloin with Red Wine Reduction, Garlic Scape Confit Potatoes, & Zucchini, Yellow - Green Bean Bundle (G/F) OR Crispy Chicken Breast Stuffed with Pilgrimage Cheese & Prosciutto on Fettuccine Alfredo With Market Vegetables Peach & Blueberry Crisp With Vanilla Ice Cream OR Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake With Beet Ice Cream Snack n Shop the Kemptville Campus Grounds Charcuterie Box for 2 $24 : An assortment of cured meats, cheeses, mustard, dip, pickles & olives, baguette & crisps… bring your picnic blanket and indulge. Pre order & pick up: mylocalmarkets.ca
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Monday to Friday two main courses will be offered, (one meatless option)
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1 - Spicy grilled middle Eastern lamb patties served with pita yogurt, bulgur salad. 2 - Clafoutis with zucchini, cherry tomatoes and olives served with a carrots and raisin salad. Wednesday
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Friday August 21
1 - Salmon fillet, white wine and tarragon sauce, rice pilaff, medley of summer vegetables. 2 - Falafel mushroom loaf, lemony tahini sauce
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Low water conditions much improved from the RVCA, This statement is to advise that the low water status in the Rideau River watershed is being downgraded to “Minor” from “Moderate” severity under the Ontario Low Water Response Program because of recent precipitation. Significant rain over the last week pushed 30-day rainfall totals above what is normal for the time of year at most climate monitoring sites in the region. However, the average 90-day rainfall measured at climate stations in and around the watershed is below 80 per cent of normal for this time of year which represents “Minor” low water severity. Looking ahead, the seven-day weather forecast suggests we may receive between 5 and 10 mm of rain across the watershed. Stream flow values for all waterways are much closer to normal for this time of year compared to a few weeks ago. For example, the measured flows for the Rideau River at Carleton University and the Tay River in Perth are both slightly above 100 percent normal for this time of year. Measured flows for the smaller tributaries such as the Jock River and Kemptville Creek are still below normal for this time of year. Field observations around the watershed indicate that ecological conditions are much improved compared to a few weeks ago. Following an early spring freshet this year, Parks Canada are closely monitoring the water levels throughout the Rideau Canal system inside the Rideau Valley watershed. 50–75% lower than normal amounts of precipitation in August 12, 2020
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June and July resulted in below average level and flows conditions across the entire watershed. However, due to the recent significant rainfall received around the reservoir lakes (located in upper part of the watershed), the reservoir lake levels are near and/or above average. Due to the localized nature of the rain events, other nearby lakes located in the upper reaches of the Rideau Valley watershed, remain below normal. Rideau River flows downstream of Big Rideau Lake have been reduced to minimum. Water levels in the Rideau River below Smiths Falls are within navigable ranges but some areas are below average for this time of year. Watershed residents and businesses are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their
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water usage by 10 percent. This is especially important for those who have permits for taking water from surface or groundwater sources and all residents on private, communal or municipal wells. There is less of a concern for residents of urban Ottawa because the City of Ottawa central drinking water system draws from the Ottawa River. Residents throughout the watershed should be aware of any bans or bylaws that may be in place in their municipalities regarding fires or watering bans. Conservation Authority staff continue to monitor conditions and communicate with water managers throughout the watershed. Updates to this message will be issued as conditions warrant.
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New Board Chair has Experience as a Patient, Employee and Volunteer James Pitruniak has a long connection with Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). And now he is taking it one step further as the new Chair of the WDMH Board of Directors. James was born at WDMH, grew up in Chesterville and was a patient at the hospital several times throughout his youth. His parents are still in the community and many of their healthcare needs are met at WDMH. Shortly after graduating from McGill University, James took a short-term contract at WDMH, providing web development expertise to the hospital’s teaching program. In 2013, James joined the
WDMH Board and says it has been a great experience. “I saw a board recruitment ad in the local newspaper and thought it was a good chance to gain experience and support my local community,” he remembers. “I was humbled when I was accepted onto the Board.” Over the past few years, James has served on various Board committees and learned more about how WDMH operates. He has served as Chair of the Quality Committee and he led the team that developed WDMH’s new Commitment Statement. “This is a very well-run hospital with a well-established senior team,” notes James. “And
I’m honoured to follow in the footsteps of some strong Board Chairs.” James says the last few months have truly tested the WDMH team. “I feel very proud to be able to support them during the pandemic. There is additional pressure to keep patients safe, support day-to-day operations, ensure the well-being of staff, while not losing site of major management and governance responsibilities like quality of care and financial stewardship. Everyone is doing a great job.” James says the support of local communities makes all the difference: “It’s amazing what happens in a time of cri12
sis. You really see the best of people as they show support for the hospital and its role in our community.” When not volunteering, James oversees national partnership and community engagement strategies on behalf of MD Financial Management. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University and is an experienced
business developer, marketer, and financial services professional. When not working or volunteering, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and playing golf in Eastern Ontario.
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FOOD CORNER By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville I am amazed at the number of people I have spoken to who don’t know how to make and enjoy some nice, cold, attractive Devilled Eggs. For summer parties, Devilled Eggs are a must. It is also one of the favourite recipes of Ayden, my grandson, who has a flair for making them and enjoys the process with the piping bag. Our family enjoys making these so much for our own get-togethers that we have two specialty plates with the indents in them to hold and display the eggs (these are available at kitchen shops). However, described below is a technique for using a standard presentation plate for this tasteful tidbit. Ayden’s Devilled Eggs Ingredients · 1 dozen large or extra-large eggs, aged a couple of weeks (for ease of peeling) · Mayonnaise · Green relish · Lemon Juice · Tobasco · Cocktail onions · Capers · Paprika Preparation For the Eggs… 1. Hard boil 1 dozen eggs, cool with cold water and refrigerate for at least an hour 2. Peel the eggs carefully and place in a bowl for ease of handling 3. Cut each egg lengthwise and scoop out the yolk in a separate bowl; the yokes should be solid due to boiling; this should leave you with the white of the egg as a “container” for the filling 4. If you don’t have a Devilled Egg plate, simply slice a small piece from the bottom of the egg white so that it will lie flat on a regular plate 5. Lay out all of the two dozen whites, ready to be filled on your presentation plate(s) 6. For the Filling… 7. For the filling, use a fork to mash the egg yolks with two to four tablespoons of mayo, two to four of green relish, a splash of lemon juice, and a dash or two of Tabasco; the result should be spreadable 8. Taste the filling and adjust the taste and the consistency (I don’t recommend using salt but some pepper is a welcome addition); I also don’t recommend garlic or onion powders) 9. Place the prepared “spread” in a piping bag with a star-shaped nozzle and fill the egg white cavity with filling (do not overfill); you now have the basic Devilled Egg 10. For trim, cut a small cocktail onion in half and place one of the pieces on 12 of the eggs; for the remaining dozen, place a caper on each one; you can use anything that is savory to trim, such as a small piece of red onion; it’s entirely up to your taste 11. Shake some Paprika over the eggs (don’t worry about shaking some onto the dish, it adds to the presentation) 12. Refrigerate, please! Then serve cold and watch them disappear… Many thanks for the kind feedback coming my way. Please keep in touch at pcormier@ ranaprocess.com.
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and hoe, and Grandfather notes that “More people have broken hoes by leaning on them, than by working with them.” Billy and his grandfather plant potatoes, onions, raspberries, and strawberries, enough to last the whole year. In the Spring, cows and geese are let out of the barns and jump and run about, lively and noisy. Every week or so the Sloans make a trip to Kemptville, “a typical small town: several general stores, a bank, a bakery, a railway station, three restaurants, a Post Office”. The views of Prescott Street in 1955 are revealing. The street is full of parked cars and pedestrians, with the Office of the Agricultural Representative in the side door of the Red and White Store. Mrs. Sloane shops with Billy at Sam Leckers Store, beside the A. M Parkinson grocery. Stall outside Leckers hold fruit and vegetables, and Sammy himself comes out to help them. Then to the Red & White Supermarket, where Mr. Sloane and Billy examine the rifles on a rack at the back. Who are the other women in the store? The family head to the Empress Theatre, the local cinema, for a feature, a newsreel and a cartoon, followed by a burger and drink at the Midtown Grill on Prescott Street, with its soda fountains and jukebox. The Empress Theatre stood on the site of the current Post Office on Reuben Street. There are so many great scenes in the film, with so many unidentified locals. There are scenes inside the school, where young Billy learns alongside his friends - who are they? Threshing is a community activity and
Prescott Street, 1955. [copyright the NFB] by David Shanahan Most of the time, historians depend on documents, oral history, and photographs to understand what life was like in earlier times. But in this instance, a wonderful record of this area in 1955 is available on film. The National Film Board produced a film in 1955 called “Farm Calendar”, which had been commissioned by the Department of Citizenship and Immigration. It followed a full year in the life of a farm near Heckston, where a new immigrant from the Netherlands, Peter DeVries, was learning about farming, looking for a farm of his own, so that his wife and family could join him. The aim may have been to show new immigrants something of rural life in Eastern Ontario, but what it gives us is an amazing insight into our past. The farm featured in the film belonged to Don and Minnie Sloan, just outside Heckston, which is described as having “Two
stores, a church, a garage, a Post Office and the school”. Scenes show the hamlet as it was in 1955, with Cesc Hess’ store, the school, which is now a private residence, and the large General Store. The village store owned by W. A. Gilmer, where the men sit around the central stove and smoke and talk. The narrator notes that the people: “may be a little more formal and stiff with a stranger than they are ordinarily, but they really are friendly and interested in someone from another country”. There’s a gas pump outside, and as Peter walks away from the store, the church is silhouetted against the evening sky. One wonders who the men and women seen in the store may be, and to see the traditional store and residents in that environment is fascinating now that the era has passed forever. The account of farm life in 1955 is equally interesting. Cows milked by hand, and churns left in a water trough for pickup by General Milk Products of Canada Ltd., of
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Brockville, a powdered milk company. The eggs are collected by the young boy and his mother and sold “for pin money”. Cows and hogs. 200 lbs and then to the meat packing plant. The farm is 150 acres in size: 15 acres in a wood lot, 40 in hay and pasture, and 95 under cultivation. Oats, corn, Barley, wheat and buckwheat are being grown as feed for livestock. You see farm machinery from the time: a hand-cranked Chatham Mill, various tractors and other equipment by McCormick-Deering. Liam McDougall and some of his workers do the custom bailing of the hay with a McCormick bailer. The heavy hauling of hay bales from the machine and storing them in the barn makes you wonder about the comment by Don Sloan’s old father, that “Farming in Canada is getting soft”. Old Mr. Sloan remembers when he and his parents arrived from Ireland, the roads were just trails then. He and Billy weed the garden by hand
men come from surrounding farms to help. Who are the men in the film? Harvest supper in the church basement after service of Thanksgiving. Then a square dance at the village hall, or playing Euchre upstairs. All on film. In the Autumn, pickles are made, and jams and jellies. Storm windows are put up, and stove wood has to be chopped. It would be wonderful to have a public showing of Farm Calendar, and may have some of the people from 1955 given names again. The final word goes to Don Sloan, who sums up the achievement of a year of farming. “The cattle will be fed and you’ll have clothes on your back”.
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The latest podcast in the "Conversation with..." series is now available on our website and YouTube channel. This edition features part two of a conversation between Times Editor, Dr. David Shanahan, and local resident, Victor Lachance, and deals with Principles of Journalism. Issues discussed include what should, and should not, be published in media outlets, objectivity and subjectivity in journalism, and the role of the newspaper in the community.
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► Playgrounds are open. Play structure and park equipment will not be sanitized and residents are encouraged to bring their own hand sanitizer.
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► Portable toilets are installed at Riverside Park and Curry Park and are cleaned daily. ► Splash Pad at eQuinelle Park is open daily from 10:00 am - 7:00 pm.
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► Municipal sports fields are open for use and local teams are required to book their time slot through the Municipality. Teams must also abide by current public health requirements.
Municipal Updates (as of August 7, 2020): ► The North Grenville Municipal Office is open Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. In an effort to help stop the spread of COVID-19, residents are encouraged to make payments online, by mail or locked mailbox, and call ahead to make an appointment for services.
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by Jane Adams It’s ‘udderly’ exciting! The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 Winchester has announced that this year’s Great Canadian Cow Race is on – socially distanced of course. And the WDMH Foundation is thrilled to be one of five local charities and one national charity who will benefit again this year.
The event will take place virtually on Saturday, August 8, at 3 pm. It will be live streamed on the Nation Valley News Facebook page. The six cows in the race have all taken on a bit of a hockey theme. Thanks to jockey Dale Myers, who will be riding ‘ORRdalee’ in support of WDMH.
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Due to COVID-19, there are no raffle tickets this year. Donors can support WDMH by donating directly to the Foundation’s Family Care Fund via CanadaHelps. Doing so is easy and you will receive a tax receipt right away. “This race is a highlight of the summer and we’re so happy to be part of it,” says Foundation Managing Director, Kristen Casselman. “We hope everyone will make a donation and cheer on Dale and ORRdalee.” For all the details, visit: https://www.facebook. com/RCLBranch108Winchester. To make a donation, visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/50611. The Family Care Fund does just that – supports families just like yours’. Donations to the Family Care Fund will be used where your gift is needed most: to buy new medical equipment, upgrade existing equipment or meet other urgent needs at WDMH. We work with our donors to help ensure compassionate, excellent health care.
The Knights of Columbus in Kemptville offers a food bank service to those in need in the community of North Grenville We provide a selection of canned, packaged and dry goods For more information please call Dave at 613 258 3683 Pick up at Holy Cross Church hall preferred – delivery can be arranged if required
This service is supported by the community of North Grenville
August Road Safety Theme: Distracted Driving The North Grenville Road Safety Committee is urging drivers to put down their devices and avoid other distractions while driving. Distracted driving is one of the most serious road safety issues on Ontario roadways. It is the number one killer on the roads, causing more deaths than impaired driving and speeding. It is estimated that 8 in 10 accidents are caused by distraction. Driving while distracted is dangerous because it takes the drivers eyes and attention off the road and compromises the safety of the driver, passengers, and other people on the roads, including other drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Distracted driving can include talking on a phone, texting, reading, using a GPS, watching videos, eating or drinking, smoking, personal grooming, or even adjusting the radio. Drivers should know that using a hand-held device while stopped at a traffic light, stop sign or when stopped in traffic for any reason is also a distracted driving offence. Fines for distracted driving in Ontario are among the highest in Canada. Penalties can include a fine up to $1,000, three demerit points and a license suspension. The good news is distracted driving is preventable. Always put your phone away before you get behind the wheel and be alert while driving. The Road Safety public awareness campaign aims to promote safe driving behaviours and make roads in North Grenville safer for all users. The North Grenville Road Safety Campaign Committee is comprised of the Municipality of North Grenville, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police, and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. For more details on the campaign visit www.northgrenville.ca/roadsafety. Tips to Avoid Distractions while Driving: 1. Put your phone away: Before you drive, switch your phone to silent mode and put it out of reach. Do not text, use apps or read emails, and let calls go to voicemail. 2. Review your route: Set the GPS and review all maps and directions. 3. Prepare your kids and yourself: Make sure children have everything they need before you go – reading materials, toys, food and drink. And make sure you’re ready, too – including having all your personal grooming done before you get behind the wheel. 4. Drive actively: Avoid eating or drinking and keep two hands on the wheel. 5. Pull over: If you must answer your phone, pull over to safe location or use a Bluetooth device.
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