The Voice of North Grenville
Beth Donovan Hospice hosts Community Day
The Beth Donovan Hospice is holding its first annual Community Day on September 14 at the Municipal Centre, which will include the launch of Compassionate North Grenville, a worldwide social movement that acknowledges the cycle of life taking place everyday in our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, and institutions. This movement encourages the giving, receiving, negotiating, and asking of help during the most challenging times in people’s lives; when they are navigating illness, caregiving, dying, and grieving.
Community Day will
run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will include exhibits from many of the local community organizations and businesses that make North Grenville a great place to live. There will also be presentations in the theatre, including everything from highland dancing, retirement living, dental health, Compassionate Communities, and music. The exhibit area will host volunteer opportunities, businesses, recreation opportunities, service clubs, face painting, a bbq, and so much more! The event is free to the community!
Amy Tibben, of the Beth Donovan Hospice,
gives the background to the event:
“After the success of last year’s Seniors Expo, we decided to broaden our reach to the larger community. After all, hospice services are available to anyone who needs them. Also, we work with some pretty incredible community partners who also do amazing things for NG and we wanted the opportunity to showcase how amazing this community is. We hope to enhance people’s understanding of supports and services in the community, promote volunteer opportunities, nurture a sense of community,
celebrate BDH’s 32nd birthday, and have a little fun!”
It is the hope of the Hospice organisers that residents attending the Community Day will be made more aware of the services which exist in North grenville, and be encouraged to volunteer with one of the many service clubs, recreational and sports groups, or whatever area interests them.
Everyone is invited to gather in the Theatre at the Municipal Centre at 1.30 on Community Day for the launch of Compassionate North Grenville. Compassionate Communities have been developing for more than 20 years but they are relatively new concept for most. Getting the word out about the launch of Compassionate North Grenville has been a challenge and Compassionate North Grenville are still seeking volunteers who can help with marketing and education. Anyone interested in giving their talents to this important cause to reach out to Amy.tibben@bethdonovanhospice.ca.
CALLING ALL QUILT LOVERS!
Thanks to an amazing donation made to the Kemptville Hospital Auxiliary, a very special king-size, hand-crafted quilt made by Jodie Prosciak is being raffled off, with funds going to the hospital’s CT Scanner campaign.
Volunteers will be selling raffle tickets for $3.00 each, at the Kemptville Farmers Market on Sundays during the month of September, and the first two Sundays in October. The draw takes place at the Market on Sunday October 13. We look forward to seeing you at our booth!
Share your ideas for positive change in North Grenville and you could win the title of Mayor for a Day and the opportunity to shadow Mayor Nancy Peckford to gain valuable insights into the workings of local government.
Open to students in grades 9 through 12 who live in North Grenville.
Apply online at: northgrenville.ca/Mayor4aDay
Deadline: Tuesday, October 1st, 2024 at 11:00 am
Council Announces 2024 Arts and Culture Development
The Municipality of North Grenville is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Arts and Culture Development Fund, an initiative spearheaded by the Arts and Culture and Heritage Advisory Committee.
“Congratulations to our 2024 recipients! Council was deeply impressed by the creativity and diversity reflected in the proposals we received,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “The projects funded this year are a testament to the vibrant and dynamic arts community we are fostering in North Grenville.”
The Arts and Culture Development Fund was launched in 2023 with the goal of bolstering the arts scene within North Grenville. With an annual budget of $10,000, the fund is dedicated to supporting individual artists, artistic
groups, and arts organizations in North Grenville.
This initiative is in line with the Municipality of North Grenville’s 10-Year Community Strategic Plan, which emphasizes building a strong, connected, and vibrant community. By fostering partnerships among community organizations, the fund aims to enhance the arts and culture landscape, thereby enriching the overall quality of life for residents.
“We are excited to witness the growth and impact of these innovative projects on our community,” added Deputy Mayor John Barclay, who also serves as the Co-Chair of the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee. “These initiatives not only bring art to the forefront but also make it more accessible to everyone in North Grenville.”
The recipients of the
Fund
2024 Arts and Culture Development Fund are:
• Caroline Bellingham - $2,000 for the 7 Feathers Crosswalk project.
• Shelley Mitchell (on behalf of the Old Town Kemptville BIA) - $1,800 for the Don Munz Harbourfront Music Series.
• Tabitha Valliant (on behalf of the North Grenville Arts Guild) - $2,000 for the Froid D’Art Project. These projects reflect a wide range of artistic expressions and community engagement, showcasing the depth of talent and vision within North Grenville. The Council and the Arts and Culture Advisory Committee look forward to seeing these projects come to life and make a lasting impact on the community.
Bishop’s Mills Fundraising Concert
– Sept. 21
After four long years, the Bishop’s Mills Community Hall fundraising concert is returning on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 at the Community Hall. Local favourite Andre Courtemanche will open with his soothing instrumental fingerstyle guitar melodies. The talented Garrison Blues will follow with traditional blues from the 60’s blues rockers Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers Band, Cream, and Eric Clapton, through the decades with Stevie Ray Vaughn and Stray Cats to today’s artists Black Keys and Sheep Dogs. A great way to end the summer and enjoy the hospitality and famous refreshments of Bishop’s Mills while supporting a worthy cause.
Bring along your friends and family for an enjoyable instrumental/blues/rock experience not to be missed!
Tickets are $12 and available from Susan Jenkins at 613-258-1645 or Joan Tensen at 613-258-7425.
Celebrating 10 years in business
Bishop’s Mills Women Involved hosts Indigenous Earring Workshop
by Jeanne Lambert
The Women Involved in the community of Bishop’s Mills are hosting Patsea Griffin on Thursday, September 12, at 6:30 pm. Last year, we learned about beading from Patsea, and this time, we look forward to having her show us how to make earrings from porcupine quills. The BMWI is organizing this event as a positive local action step in reconciliation as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) of Canada.
A Citizen of the Métis Nation of Ontario, Patsea learned beading the traditional way by watching her mother. She shares some of her knowledge in her workshops, including the history of her many Voyageur and Métis relations.
The cost of the workshop is $25 which includes the kit and step-by-step instruction from Patsea. To register for the workshop, please contact Joan Tensen at joantensen@ yahoo.ca.
The Bishop’s Mills Women, along with their neighbours and friends, continue to work together and make a positive difference in the community. Other meetings in the past few months have included a plant exchange and a potluck meal.
For information about attending local meetings, please contact Jeanne Lambert at jeanne.lambert828@gmail.com. Or send a message through our Facebook page.
The Bishop’s Mills Women Involved group has been around since 1985, sharing stories and building community. The Bishop’s Mills WI holds monthly meetings and welcomes new members interested in meeting their neighbours and getting involved in their community.
If you are interested in finding out more about the larger scope of WI, see the Provincial organization’s website: www.fwio.on.ca.
Fish Fry returns
Mount Zion Masonic Lodge in Kemptville is proud to be hosting the 46th Annual Fish Fry, Saturday, Sept 21 from 5:00 to 8:30PM.at the NG Municipal Centre, Suites A,B and C.
Funds from this event are directed to support several local groups including the Kemptville District Hospital, the Beth Donovan Hospice, and Blood Donor Clinics.
This year we are honoring the loss of our late Brother Chalmer Conn and showing our gratitude to the B&H Grocer for their unparalleled support.
Join us for a scrumptious meal of fried fish and chips with salads and dessert - eat-in or takeout. Tickets available at B&H, Kemptville Home Hardware, any Mason, and at the door.
See you there !
Modern Square Dancing in Kemptville with the Grenville Gremlins Square Dance Club
Monday Evenings 7:30 - 9:30pm
Free Open House Sept 9th and 16th
North Grenville Municipal Center County Road 44, Kemptville
- No experience or partner required
- If you can walk & follow directions, you can square dance
- Comfortable clothing and shoes are the only dress requirements
- A wide variety of music is used to satisfy every ear
- Dancing is fun and a great way to exercise
For more info
Call Debbie at 613-795-3032 or Google "Kemptville Square Dancing"
73’ suffer a loss in their pre-season meeting with Ottawa Junior Senators
Stoppers best friend...Rylan Willers bounces it off the iron after receiving the rubber from Matt O'Doherty during the pre-season confrontation with Ottawa Junior Senators at home on for Sunday matinee to fall short with 3 to 2 loss.
by G.J. the sportsguy
Sunday matinee on home ice with the Ottawa Junior Senators was too much for your 73’ as they were a victim of the clock too fall short in a comeback in the third as they posted a 3 to 2 loss. End to end action as both stoppers were tested until the 73’ with man advantage beat Noah Paddock with a quick reverse from Willers on the point for Nick Voisey PPG to hammer it home at 15:43 to draw first blood.
Ottawa with power play countered in the second as Iserhoff with Matsukubo to Ethan Lobe PPG on the doorstep to react after a rebound off the pillows of Sammy Malhota at 2:13. Kemptville exchanged their goalie with Ryland Donovan at 11:02 to see Ethan Lobe to tally his second from Isserhoff and Matsukubo for go ahead at 16:01 to close out period. Game winner for Ottawa in last twenty from McCarthy with Mead to Chase Bailey-Reid to give them two goal lead at 9:41. The 73’ clawed back when Carr transitioned through the zone unto Loreto to find Ryan Rutley to pull the trigger into the mesh at 17:28. Kemptville relieved their stopper at 19:08 for extra attacker without results.
Kemptville outgunned their opponent 37 to 31 with each having ⅓PP.
Next game the Navan Grads will be in town on Wednesday evening for a 7:30 start. Your 73’ have numerous young gentlemen away from their homes that require adopted parents in the form of billets for 2024 / 2025 season and Trevor Johnston would love to hear from you at trevorjohnston100@gmail.com.
See you around the boards…hockey with EDGE.
Get up, stand up
by David Shanahan
I’m writing this on Labour Day, September 2, 2024, and thinking about what the day means and why we even have a holiday every year. I have a certain bias about this, because, a. I’m an historian and think it’s important that we know and remember our history; and b. I’m from a working class family in Dublin who value the changes that the labour movement brought about in the lives of working people. We take it all so much for granted these days; minimum wage, legislated working conditions, hours of work, pensions and sick leave, and so much more that only exist because our predecessors fought to gain them.
I think that one of the reasons we don’t fully understand what we’ve been given is that trade unions, left politics, strikes and such like are often looked on with suspicion these
days, not quite respectable. In North America generally, though more in the States than in Canada, unionism is put in the same category as socialism, or even communism! The different attitude in Europe is seen in the date when Labour is celebrated there: not the first weekend in September, but May 1. There is an embrace of the social democracy element, a keener awareness of the roots of those benefits listed above, and what it took to achieve them.
It is strange now to think that there was a time when the idea of limiting the hours children worked in mines to just six days of 12 hours was considered dangerously revolutionary; that paying people a small pittance when they became too old or infirm to continue working was condemned as encouraging idleness and an unfair burden on employers and taxpayers. Aside from destroying traditional crafts and trades, entire cultures
Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, Does the federal Conservative party think we're all stupid? Given a couple of recent comments made by them the answer has to be yes.
Firstly they attacked the Liberals for having what they described as a "swanky" and "lavish" caucus retreat at a Holiday Inn in Sudbury. I haven't yet had the pleasure of visiting Sudbury, and don't want to unfairly cast aspersions on the city, but everything I have learnt about Sudbury tells me it is not a top holiday destination unlike Banff or Jasper. I have visited a number of Holiday Inns over the years, and "swanky" or "lavish" are not adjectives that spring to mind to describe their hotels. "Affordable", "basic", and "convenient" would be more appropriate terms.
Secondly, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre published a tweet where he said "... we remember the
and societies, Industrialisation had introduced incredibly dangerous workplaces, machinery, toxic atmospheres, mind-numbing and monotonous activities that caused mental health issues that no-one at the time, or for long after, realised existed. Pre-industrial society understood that there were mutual obligations between lord and servant, landlord and tenant, even where those obligations were ignored, or weighted in favour of the wealthy. But the “dark satanic mills” William Blake wrote about, both the literal mills and the Anglican Church which was the arm of the Establishment, destroyed traditional social relationships and created a working class of cheap labour living in poverty and complete dependance on the “benevolence of their betters”.
Social Darwinism underpinned this evil, giving a rationale which said that the workers were deserving of their situation as
their betters were of theirs. That, in fact, it was both wrong and impossible for the lower classes to be any better than they were. The trade union movement had a long and bitter fight to prove the immorality of the system which claimed to have God’s approval, in spite of the fierce denunciation of such exploitation in the New Testament.
Canada was in the forefront of labour activism in the later nineteenth century. The Trade Unions Act of 1872 legalised trade unions in Canada, though it made picketing illegal. This was not an act of benevolence by the government of John A. Macdonald, but a political response to actions by his old enemy, George Brown, owner of the Globe newspaper. Brown and fellow capitalists had printers at his plant arrested for striking. They wanted a 9-hour working day. They were charged with criminal conspiracy.
Of course, government could also take away
“rights”, and it took many years before working people at all levels achieved the rights we hold dear today, rights which include not only strikes and collective agreements, but sick pay, annual leave, and even the enjoyment of holidays like Labour Day. The labour movement really created the middle class, raising working people out of poverty and enabling them to enjoy a better life and educational opportunities.
Not that this is a completed crusade: as long as there are homeless, hungry, exploited workers on unfair contracts, and a host of other ways in which they can be exploited for profit, the need for labour activism remains a vital cause for all. And, yes, trade unions can also be sources of social evil: all power corrupts, and unions have sometimes been too powerful over the lives of their members and the general society. But no system is perfect as long as it is run by people. But these days
we do have structures in place, we have the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, we have legislation and a growing tradition of recognising rights and responsibilities that put us in a far better position to find and defend justice than our ancestors knew. Ask workers at Amazon or WalMart, among many other companies whether the job is done yet. Ask those who can be fired without warning or compensation because of the terms of their contracts if their labour is valued and rewarded as it deserves. No, the struggle goes on, all over the world. So, I hope you enjoyed your day off on Labour Day, and your annual paid holidays, and your healthcare, and your pension and sick leave, maternity and paternity leave, and all the other “benefits” we now, thankfully, take for granted. Just remember to say a quiet “thank you” to the ghosts of those trade union men and women who paid for it all.
victims of Soviet Socialism & National Socialism (Nazism). May we never forget the atrocities committed by these socialist ideologies..."
Anyone with a basic knowledge of history and politics knows that the Nazis were not socialists, and that they persecuted Communists, socialists, and trade unionists. The Nazis did include the word "socialist" in their party name, but there is a rich history of extremist parties misusing words to hide their true intentions (or does he think the Democratic People's Republic of Korea is an actual democracy?).
On the traditional leftright axis, socialists are on the left (with Communists being the extreme left), while Conservatives are on the right (with fascists such as the Nazis being the extreme right). It beggars belief that someone who has been involved with politics since their university days and has served in govern-
ment does not know this basic political theory so one must conclude that Poilievre and the Conservatives are trying to conflate socialism with Communism and Nazism in an attempt to mislead the public.
We deserve better from our politicians. There is plenty to criticise the Liberals and NDP on without having to be creative with reality.
Steve Gabell
Dear Editor,
During my tenure as mayor I must admit I did not address concerns of the handicapped with any priority. For most of us mobility isn’t a problem or concern until it is. Medical issues have resulted in the loss of my drivers license leaving me coming into town on my recently acquired mobility scooter. Our sidewalks are in a pathetic condition and are a serious risk for those us-
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ing mobility devices, canes, wheelchairs, mobility scooters or just walking. A good example is the non contiguous sidewalk from Abbott Rd to Hurd St. along county rd. 18. Sidewalks in the older part of Kemptville have breaks, potholes and poorly maintained entrances/exits. As an aside I think, should an injury occur, our municipality would be found libel due to negligence over the years.
I feel the municipality, as a priority, needs to survey sidewalks throughout the municipality and come up with a plan to address repairs or replacement needed before an injury occurs.
Bill Gooch Kemptville
Dear Editor
Kudos to David Shanahan on his editorial "Idiot Wind," a comment on Pierre Poilievre's "Bring it home", the latest attempt of Poilievre in which he is try-
ing to hoodwink people with yet more disinformation, while trying to show that he is just a regular guy. You must wonder about what sort of people he has advising him, but, then again, maybe he thinks that we aren't bright enough to see through his nonsense.
When I first saw "Bring it home", the piece that struck me was that Russian jets were protecting Canada, which I knew instinctively probably wasn't right, which then started me wondering about the rest of Pierre's message.
This is his third recent attempt trying to prove that he understands what ordinary people care about. The first was his characterisation of ordinary working people, trying to prove that he understands our challenges, when all that he was doing was insulting our intelligence. Then there was "Axe the (carbon) Tax", which was thoroughly debunked
as being the exact opposite of what was needed. But then, Pierre would never be bothered by facts, nor listen to experts, because he knows what he knows.
David finishes up by suggesting that Justin Trudeau should do what Joe Biden did, and step aside. I agree. There are so many people who dislike Trudeau, not always for the right reasons, that it just makes sense. That he is still there is costing the Liberals a lot of support. I watched the Democratic convention in the US recently, as was impressed by the upbeat feeling there. If only we could have politics like that, instead of the all the anger and blatant attempts at trying to manipulate our view of things.
Colin Creasey, Kemptville
Bulldozers do not preserve our history
Unlike the stone foundations in Limerick Forest, not all remnants of North Grenville's history are safe from development. [Author's photograph]
by Michael Whittaker
Archaeology is my concern — our pre-contact and settlement history buried over centuries and decades.
North Grenville has done the due diligence required by the province on sites with which the municipality had proprietary interests: Flint Hill where Townline Road was straightened to
cut through the metamorphic outcrop; Wellington Street, before the road’s realignment, at the site of the Kemptville railway station, demolished in 1975; and the Bishop’s Mills cheese factory property the municipality acquired because the irregularly sized lot is too small for a residence to be built.
I commend these efforts, but remain concerned for the properties granted building permits. There is a property on Bolton Road on which a house was built on the site of a rural schoolhouse and fill bulldozed against the remnants of an historic stone farmhouse. I believe the municipality should be aware of the provincial fieldwork and reporting standards for archaeological sites that are rural historical farmsteads. These potential sites are easily ascertained by consulting historic township maps readily available online.
The North Grenville Official Plan cites the municipality’s archaeological obligations, as stated by the province, in several sections. Most important is 12.7 Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Resources, beginning on page 173. The lead paragraph reads; “The
Upcoming public History presentation
The first presentation by the North Grenville Historical Society for the Fall will be "The Turbulent 1830s" by Dr. David Shanahan. Dr Shanahan will survey this important and troubled decade in the history of Upper Canada generally and North Grenville in particular.
The poster shows one of the monuments of this time, the windmill at Windmill Point near Brockville, where the local militia and British troops fought off an invading force from the United States whose object was to encourage pro-USA locals to overthrow the colonial elitist government and form a Canadian republic in 1838. This was preceded by rebellions in both Upper and Lower Canada 1n 1837. Leaders of the Upper Canadian rebellion included William Lyon Mackenzie.
The attached poster shows the restored windmill in the background, an artist's impression of an 1830's Upper Canadian militiaman (left), and a contemporary engraving of the Battle of the Windmill.
Hope to see you all on the 11th at the History Hub, 148 Prescott Street, Kemptville. Refreshments. All are welcome.
Municipality recognizes the importance of cultural heritage resources within the Municipality. Therefore, the Municipality will promote the identification, conservation, protection, restoration, maintenance and enhancement of cultural heritage resources. All new development permitted by the policies of this Plan shall have regard for cultural heritage resources and shall, wherever possible, incorporate these resources into any new development plans. In addition, all new development will be planned in a manner which preserves and enhances the context in which cultural heritage resources are situated.”
On the succeeding page, the plan cites the 12 criteria for determining areas of archaeological potential as defined by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
I encourage Council and municipal employees to be cognizant of these statements and urge residents who value our cultural heri-
tage to help the Municipality of North Grenville incorporate these preservation categories into new development plans.
Can you help us identify these people?
Grenville OPP is investigating two incidents of attempted thefts from vehicles, on Boundary Road near Shaw Road, at the North Grenville/North Dundas line. The incidents happened around 1 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21.
If you can help OR if you have surveillance/doorbell camera video of the area at that time, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Refer to incident # E241111359.
Two storm water ponds in Kemptville
by Donna Lewis
Just an update: second case of West Nile has been reported in Ottawa. See attached for Kemptville Storm ponds
locations. I wonder how many Oxford Village will have?
The Health Unit recommends elimination of standing water, or treat-
ment to eliminate larva. Residents of North Grenville should not have to bear this extra annual and ongoing cost. Is it better not to create man-
made mosquitoes breeding ponds at all? Local leaders need to protect resident not create more ways for illness to occur.
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10:30 AM, 12:30 PM
The Silver Starlets
Circle Entertainment (17)
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Rockwall - Tribeck Inflatables
Antique Tractor Showcase (12)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Ride the Midway
Robertson Amusement Ltd. (16)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Chainsaw Carver - Tom Stefan
Anniversary Tower (2)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Blacksmith - Don MacKay
Anniversary Tower (2)
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Marketplace, Craft, Artisans Marketplace (19)
11:00 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM
Isabella Hoops
Family Entertainment (13)
11:00 AM
Dairy Goat Show
Drummond Barn 2 (7)
12:00 PM
Purebred Beef Cattle Show
Outdoor Cattle Ring (14)
1:00 PM
Power Wheels Demolition
Derby
Ages 3-9
Grandstand (10)
Demolition Derby after kids 1:00 PM
Demolition Derby
Demolition Ring (11) 1:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Live Entertainment
Carroll Baker
Hey Neighbour
Doug and Pam E-Center (9)
Admission included in the fair ticket
2:30 PM
Dr. Kaboom
Circle Entertainment (17)
Mark and Ginette Streit
A local hero
17 year old Carys, from North Grenville, got a hero’s welcome at the Grenville OPP Detachment after she went above and beyond to assist someone experiencing a crisis in her community.
Last week, an elderly driver appeared at Carys' doorstep while she was babysitting. The driver made statements that led Carys to
believe the woman might be suffering from memory loss. She helped to calm the driver and was able to obtain a phone number for a family member. After several unsuccessful attempts to speak with the driver’s family, she called police for assistance, at which time the driver left. Carys provided police with perfect descriptions
of the vehicle, licence plate and driver.
The Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) quickly located the driver, who had also been found by a family member after hearing a voicemail from Carys. The woman was indeed experiencing a crisis, and the OPP MCRT worked with the family to immediately initiate and advocate for support. We are happy to say supports are now being put in place to properly care for this person - and Carys’ phone call made the difference. There is no doubt that Tuesday’s incident could have turned out very differently had she not taken action like she did.
Great job Carys!
Beverley Ward of Kemptville is celebrating after winning an ONTARIO 49 second prize worth $50,000 in the July 24, 2024 draw.
ONTARIO 49 is $1 per play and the draws take place every Wednesday and Saturday. Combination Play is available in five-, seven-, eight- and nine-number selections. Tickets are sold until 10:30 p.m. Visit the ONTARIO 49 page on OLG.ca for more information.
The winning ticket was purchased at Giant Tiger on County Road 43 in Kemptville.
Thai fighting disciplines World Championship in September, hosted by Thailand. She has been training at our local Boss Thai Boxing and Fitness for two and a half years.
The Perfect Fall Roadtrip
Get ready to enjoy an Eastern Ontario afternoon in the country where you can immerse yourself in the abundant creativity found at Merrickville’s Makers Market. Set against the picturesque backdrop of small town Ontario, the market serves as a testament to Merrickville's rich cultural heritage and its thriving arts scene.
Merrickville’s Makers Market’s Fall Event takes place on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am to 4 pm outdoors at the Merrickville Fairgrounds.
Attendees can anticipate an array of handcrafted treasures, from unique jewelry and pottery to stunning textiles and fabulous food items. With over 60 local artisans showcasing their talents, there will be something to captivate everyone.
"Merrickville’s Makers Market is more than just a marketplace; it's an opportunity to connect with our community, support local talent, and discover the beauty of handcrafted goods," remarked Margaret Armour, Merrickville’s Makers Markets Convenor. "We're thrilled to invite everyone to join us for a day of exploration, inspiration, and celebration."
Come and experience the magic of Merrickville in the fall. Admission to Merrickville’s Makers Market is free and open to all. For more information, including a list of participating artisans, please visit us on Facebook and Instagram.
North Grenville High School student, Mabel Roberts is pictured above accepting a Bursary cheque for $500 from Bill Forbes, Treasurer of the Kemptville & District Sports Hall of Fame. She will be representing Team Canada at the Under 18 Youth Muay
Canadian Cancer Society calls for hospice residence in Kemptville
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and Kemptville residents are calling for Ontario to build a palliative care hospice residence in Kemptville, using a billboard and online ads to show the 55-kilometre drive to the nearest one.
For Kemptville resident Kathy Dickenson and her family, having a palliative care residence close to home would have made a world of difference. Dickenson and her husband cared for her mother-in-law at home in her final weeks before she passed away in June 2022.
“We have amazing resources here in Kemptville, including Beth Donovan Hospice, which loaned us some equipment and arranged some volunteer visits; and the physicians from Rideau Palliative Group are extraordinary,” said Dickenson. “But I can't express what a traumatizing and stressful period this was for us, and I am shocked that there are still no in-residence palliative options in Kemptville. Thinking back to that time,
we felt like we were oncall 24-hours a day. With support from our nurse and physicians, we tried to find mediation to keep Nana comfortable, but she woke up almost every 30 minutes throughout the nights. She also had several scary falls, so she truly needed 24-hour care. But as stressful and exhausting as that time was, keeping her at home felt like our only choice because the other options were the hospital’s general ward, or a waitlist for a hospice bed in Ottawa. Kemptville needs an in-residence option at Beth Donovan Hospice so we can support other families through end-of-life without them having to go through what we went through.”
Beth Donovan Hospice, which is leading the local advocacy efforts for a hospice residence, offers home care services in North Grenville and surrounding communities. Kemptville District Hospital offers two in-patient palliative care beds. Although hospital health care workers and the team at Beth
The Food Corner
by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville
We are sometimes shy of trying something a bit more fancy. Usually, however, something more fancy boils down to some fairly simple steps. Such is the case with Chicken Kiev: it sounds exotic but it’s really only stuffed chicken with whole lot of flavour. Give it a try: it really doesn’t take that long and it’s a nice show piece.
(Simple) Chicken Kiev (for 4):
For the Filling
• ¼ cup of softened butter (your choice of salted or unsalted)
• 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic
• 3 tablespoons of finely chopped green onions
• A sprinkle of black pepper (or a couple of cranks of your pepper mill)
For the Chicken
• Four boneless and skinned chicken breasts at about 5 or 6 ounces each
• ¼ cup of butter (again, salted or unsalted)
• 1 cup of panko crumbs
• ¼ cup chopped parsley (fresh, please)
• 1 teaspoon of thyme leaves
• Another couple of cranks of your pepper mill
Preparation
1. Mix the filling ingredients together, divide into four and freeze as “pellets”
2. Place your chicken breast between two sheets of wax paper
Donovan Hospice deliver quality, compassionate care, CCS, Beth Donovan staff and Kemptville residents say they need a bricks-andmortar in-residence option in the community.
That’s why CCS and Beth Donovan Hospice have brought the Bring Care Closer campaign to Kemptville. A billboard showing the 55-kilometre drive to nearest hospice residence will go up over Highway 416, and online ads are appearing on screens in the area.
Daniel Nowoselski, Advocacy Manager - Hospice Palliative Care for CCS, said hospice residences deliver pain and symptom control as well as psychosocial and spiritual support and care navigation in a homey, lodge-like setting where patients live for their final weeks or months.
“Hospice residences are part of Canada’s health care system, and we should all have access to them. Palliative care is about our loved ones living well in the weeks they have left so they can
focus on what matters to them, like spending time with family,” said Nowoselski. “But until Ontario builds a residential hospice in Kemptville, too many in the community will watch a loved one spend their final days in a setting that isn’t right for them or their family. Or people will continue to make the drive to Ottawa again and again to be at their loved one’s side, adding to the stress of an alreadydifficult time.”
Every region should have seven hospice beds per 100,000 people. But a November 2023 report from the CCS found that Ontario only has 3.47 beds per 100,000 people, below the national average.
Kemptville residents can support Canadian Cancer Society’s calls for a hospice residence to be built in their community by sending a letter to their local elected officials at cancer.ca/hospice.
3. Flatten the chicken with a cooking hammer to about ¼ of an inch thick
4. Roll the flattened chicken breast around one of the frozen pellets
5. Fasten with a toothpick and melt the second ¼ cup of butter in the microwave
6. Dip each chicken roll in the butter then into the panko crumbs sprinkled with pepper
7. Place in a roasting pan (glass preferably), sprinkling with the leftover butter and crumbs
8. Bake till the chicken is tender (don’t overcook)
You can be preparing the vegetable(s) of your choice in the meantime to complement your Chicken Kiev, for example, some cauliflower florets with a warm cheese and mustard sauce. The chicken can also be served with piping hot basmati rice (sprinkle with some dried parsley leaves). A cold Chardonnay is what I would have by way of wine for this special dinner, along with buns from Grahame’s. Thanks from Paul at pcormier@ranaprocess.com.
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Dobson, Archie
September 3, 1990
In loving memory of a Wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
Your life was a Blessing, Your Memory a Treasure.... You are loved beyond Words, And missed beyond Measure.
Forever & Always, Fran, Tammy, Shannon, Douglas & Jade
St. John’s United
Church September activities
We strive to be a welcoming, safe place for people of all ages and stages. This is a fully accessible building via the side entrance.
Sunday morning services are at 10 a.m. and open to all. We look forward to sharing time with each of you. Coffee hour afterwards. Services are also live streamed for your convenience.
Friendship Café is open to the community every Tuesday morning, from 10 to noon. All are welcome to stop by, enjoy a hot beverage, a sweet treat, and some friendly conversation, all at no cost. Kim Drake, a member of St. John’s, is offering “A penny for your thoughts”, an opportunity to share confidentially, one on one, your story, your concerns, or whatever is on your mind.
Friendship Lunches, a joint venture with House of Lazarus, Holy Cross, Kemptville Pentecostal, St. James Anglican, and St. John’s United, are offered every Friday. Please join us in our lower hall by 11:30 for a free meal, companionship, and fellowship. Menu alternates between soup and sandwiches and a hot meal. Donations are welcome, but not expected.
St. John’s Drawing Circle will begin again on Friday, September 13, at 4 pm. This is a three-hour drawing studio with life drawing models (clothed) for artists of all ages and abilities. Please bring your own supplies, whatever medium you choose. Cost is $120 for 12 weeks, or $15.00 for drop-in attendance. RSVP please Jennifer at gowjb@msn.com. Free instruction, pre-drawing circle time, is available - sign up is with Jayne Couch at jayne.couch@yahoo.com.
St. John’s Book Club will meet on September 17 at 7 pm with a guest speaker, author Jennifer Squire. Jennifer writes under two pseudonyms (pen names), including one as a romance novelist. All are welcome to attend and learn more about creative writing in different genres. RSVP please to Diane at dtappin.dt@gmail.com.
House of Lazarus continues the Tuesday Community Hub upstairs at St. John’s United. All are welcome to drop in and benefit from what they are offering to the community. Advocacy, “make a meal, take a meal” cooking opportunities, and community services assistance are just a few of the weekly programs. Stop by and visit, or contact House of Lazarus directly at 613-989-3830 for more details. “Building Community, Sharing Hope”.
St. John’s United is an additional drop-off point for the House of Lazarus Foodbank. On Sunday mornings and on Tuesdays, you are welcome to drop off your nonperishable food donations. In addition to their regular food requirements, there is an ongoing appeal for personal hygiene items – soap, shampoo, deodorant, etc. All assistance, including monetary donations, is always appreciated by the House of Lazarus.
Ladies Who Lunch, an open invitation to women of the community to join us at 11:30 am the last Wednesday of each month at Hardstones Restaurant. September 25 is our next gathering. No agenda, just an opportunity to meet, share, and laugh. Birthday cake is always provided, you select your own meal. Contact Barbara Rousseau at 613-258-4526 for more information and to confirm your presence. We wouldn’t want to run out of cake!
The church family of St. John’s United looks forward to sharing our faith, our community commitment and our friendship with all.
St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville
FOR SALE
Canoe, Cedar and canvas, 15 1/2 feet. Comes with 3 paddles. $950 nadfudt@gmail.com
Folding solar panel kit. 30watt, 2 amp control
box, marine battery $65 nadfudt@gmail.com
Electric fully-enclosed 4-wheeled scooter, lightly used, good price, 613-269-2432.
Mixed hardwood firewood. $120 per face
cord. Call or text Jon 613-227-3650.
4X4 round bales and small squares of hay, suitable for horses. Call or text Jon 613-2273650.
Womens hooded spring & fall coat front pocket beaded emblems med tall $50. Mens white cardigan sweater button front med.$20. contact Dan at nadfudt@gmail.com
RECURRING EVENTS
Monthly Suppers prepared by Knights of Columbus at Holy Cross Church Hall at 503 Clothier St W. Suppers will be held on the last Thursday of the month. Cost $10 per adult, $5 for children under 12 and $25 for families.
PROBUS: Fellowship, Fun and inFormed presenters are part of the PROBUS gathering on the third Wednesday of each month at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:30AM. For more information contact at n.g.probus97@ gmail.com
Kemptville Legion: Fridays 3-9. Free Pool and Darts. Everyone Welcome BINGO, Kemptville Legion, Bingos run from the beginning of September until the end of June on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays.
NG Duplicate Bridge Club, Masonic Lodge 311 Van Buren Kemptville, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12:15. All Levels of bridge players are welcome. Info call 613-795-7155
Friendship Lunches are offered to everyone every Friday. Please join us in our lower hall by 11:30 for a free meal, companionship and fellowship at St. John's United Church hall at 400 Prescott St. and begin at 11:30. There is no charge. A free will offering is appreciated. Everyone is welcome. Friendship Café is open to the community Tuesday's from 10 to noon. All are welcome to stop by, enjoy a hot beverage, a sweet treat and some friendly conversation all at no cost. At St. John's United Church hall at 400 Prescott St. Spencerville Agricultural Society planning general meetings. If you are interested in joining our committee, please email info@spencervillefair.ca to receive all of the meeting details. Oct 21, Nov 11. The Drummond Building, 22 Ryan Street, Spencerville Ontario
BID EUCHRE at Pierce's Corners (aka the Marlborough Community Centre) at 3048 Pierce Road on Tuesday, September 10, 24. Registration from 6:30 p.m., play from 7:00 p.m. Contact Debi at debiar@ymail.com
EUCHRE at Pierce's Corners (aka the Marlborough Community Centre) at 3048 Pierce Road on Tuesday, September 17. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m., play starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact Debi at debiar@ymail.com
Kemptville Farmers' Market: Many local farmers, producers and makers. Every Sunday from noon til 4pm, May 12 - October 27. Located at 301 Rideau St, Kemptville, across the lot from B&H Grocers
Kemptville Street Piano Concert, Saturday afternoons at 1pm to mid-September at the North Grenville Public Library. https://www.facebook.com/KemptvilleStreetPiano/ St. John’s Drawing Circle is every Friday at 4 pm. This is a 3 hour drawing studio with life drawing models (clothed) for artists of all ages and abilities. Cost is $120 for 12 weeks or $15.00 for drop ins. RSVP please Jennifer @ gowjb@msn. com. At St. John's United Church hall at 400 Prescott St. Tuesday Community Hub hosted by the House of Lazarus . All are welcome to drop in. Advocacy, “make a meal, take a meal” cooking opportunities, community services assistance are just a few of the weekly programs. Stop by and visit or contact House of Lazarus directly at 613-989-3830 for more details. “Building Community, Sharing Hope”. Upstairs at St. John's United Church at 400 Prescott St. Winchester Open Mic Cafe, Sundays 2pm to 5pm at the Old Town Hall, 478 Main Street, Winchester. Free, accessible, everyone welcome.
Modern Square Dancing in Kemptville with the Grenville Gremlins Square Dance Club. Monday Evenings 7:309:30pm. North Grenville Municipal Center County Road 44 For more info call Debbie at 613-795-3032 or Google "Kemptville Square Dancing"
ACROSS 1. Ascent
Arborite countertop grey specs round front 22X38X 1.5 inches $25.00 Used kitchen sink stainless steel 20x18x7 inches $10.00 contact Dan at nadfudt@gmail.com
New camco RV 1/2 inch drinking hose $10. Multimedia computer keyboard mod.CLXPou2 XPLIO $15.00. contact Dan at nadfudt@gmail. com
MISCELANEOUS
Looking to rent farmland in North Grenville & surrounding areas. Call or text Mitch @ 613-2621204.
GARAGE SALES
Multi-Family Yard Sale. Sept. 13&14, 62 Hurd St. Kemptville, 8:30 -3pm. Vintage items, adult bikes, sports items, leather coats household decor, hall table, artwork & supplies, British books, Wholesum Approach products & more! 10% of sales to the House of Lazarus
FOR RENT
Beautiful 1400 sq.ft. Apartment for Rent in Chesterville. 2+1 bedrooms in a triplex. Bright kitchen with Laurysen cabinets, fridge, stove, laundry on site. Tenant controls energy efficient utilities. Lots of parking with snow removal. Large backyard with lawn mowed.References. First and last. $2000.00 monthly. 613448-2350
6. Frosts, as a cake 10. Sleigh 14. Radiolocation 15. Connecting point 16. Heap 17. Love intensely 18. Hints 19. Broadcast 20. Deadly nightshade 22. Give as an example 23. Canines 24. Topic 26. Actors
30. North northeast 31. Chapter in history
32. Against 33. Lubricates
35. Outward
39. Polecat (archaic)
41. Prove competent
43. Terminated
44. Creative work
46. Distinctive flair
47. Downwind
49. Falsehood
50. Arid
51. Minds
54. Makes a mistake
56. A certain cut of meat
57. Vulgarity
63. Inactive
64. Abbey area
65. Eagle's home
66. Notices 67. Rind
68. Coniferous forest
69. Mats of grass
70. Stops
71. Exhausted DOWN
1. Fourth sign of the zodiac 2. Stow, as cargo
3. False god
Solutions to last week’s Sudoku
4. Crumbling earthy deposit
5. It comes in a loaf
6. Disguised
7. Give legal advice
8. Biblical garden
9. Benne
10. Eyeglasses
11. Boundary
12. Gentry
13. Discourage 21. Giver
25. Environs
26. Bistro
27. Any minute
28. Wall upright
29. Being at the right time
34. Bushy tailed rodents
36. Floor covering
37. At a distance
38. Physics unit
40. Gulf port
42. Utilizers
45. Delighted
48. Get away
51. Elation
52. Cowboy sport
Was laid up 55. Chairs 58. Not closed 59. Half-moon tide 60. A Great Lake 61. Portent or omen 62. Chair
UPCOMING EVENTS
WIZARD CARD GAME TOURNAMENT on Sunday, September 8 at Pierce's Corners, also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 12:30 and play starts at 1:00 p.m. $5 per player. For information contact debiar@ymail.com. Kemptville Horticultural Society. Wednesday September 18, at 7:00 pm at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Rd #43, Kemptville Rabies vaccination clinics. September 11 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Ferguson Forest Centre, County Road 44 Kemptville
Old Paper Show. September 14 from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sponsored by the Eastern Ontario Postcard Club Wall Street United Church gym 5 Wall Street Brockville Kemptville Horticultural Society. September 18, 7:00 pm
They will be holding their Fall Flower Show, plus Becky Campbell will be speaking about gardens of Denmark and Sweden. Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Rd #43, Kemptville
The 46th Annual Masonic Fish Fry. September 21, 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Tickets available at the door $25/Adults
$13/Under 12 Eat in or Take Out. North Grenville Municipal Centre, suites A, B, & C
Bishop's Mills Community Hall Fundraising Concert Sat. Sept. 21 at 7:30. Bishop's Mills Community Hall. Tickets $12 each from Susan Jenkins at 613-258-1645 or Joan Tensen at 613-258-7425."
North Grenville Scouting thanks the community
The end of one Scouting season simply means the beginning of another as North Grenville Scouting leaders start preparing for the 2024/2025 Scouting Season. With camps to plan and guest speakers to book, badges to order and crafts to prep, the work is never ending but always bring such smiles to local youth who thrive in the diverse programing and build confidence and friendships.
The amazing programs put on by Scouters would not happen without the amazing support, donations, and opportunities of many local businesses.
North Grenville Scouting would like to thank:
B&H
Grahame's Bakery
100MenWhoCare NG
Knights of Columbus
On The Bend Sugar Shack
First Stop Rentals
BMR
Smyths Apple Orchard
CDSBEO and UCDSB
The Masonic Lodge
The Barking Bee Company
The Kemptville OPP
Sew Kool Embroidery
Reptile Rainforest
Leeds-Grenville Stewardship Council
And a huge thanks to our local community businesses and the public for their support on our yearly Scouts Apple Day (coming up October 12, 2024 at a location near you)
For more information on how you can support North Grenville Scouting youth email ngscouts@gmail.com
Thank you from North Grenville Scouting!
Do we need to live with frequent pandemics?
A pandemic, the rapid spread of infectious disease worldwide, is supposed to be a rare thing, right? In the 20th Century, we went decades without such problems. But was COVID-19 the beginning of more frequent unwelcome viral visitors? How attentive do we need to be to warnings of new viral diseases with different names? The World Health Organization has declared the latest outbreak of Mpox to be a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.” It’s hard to tell if that means “Now listen here, get ready for another wallop,” or if we can safely go about our business with hope all will be well enough.
Given the WHO issued the same alert about an Mpox outbreak in July 2022, and then lifted the alarm in May 2023, one wonders if issuing warnings has the unintended consequence of fueling complacency.
But if Mpox becomes another pandemic, let’s pray that health authorities do not repeat the same tragic error. They must not completely shut down our society and the economy. We know how to adopt sound hygienic measures and that vaccines can be effective.
We have yet to learn, however, that most people could do more to protect themselves against viral infections by taking common sense approaches to protect themselves. For one example, it's stark negligence that health authorities don’t advocate more clearly about what people can do to build up and maintain stronger immune systems.
Now, it appears that a new strain of Mpox will test our fortitude. Experts say the new variant made its initial outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Then a traveller probably carried the virus to Europe, where Sweden reported a case of Mpox.
What should you know about Mpox? Infectious disease experts say it’s a close relative of the smallpox virus and that there are two different types, called clade I and clade II, the latter of which was responsible for the outbreak in 2022.
Clade I causes the most serious symptoms and is responsible for a higher rate of deaths. And this is the strain that is presently on the move.
What are the symptoms of Mpox? Initially, it presents similar to a common cold. But then a raised rash appears on the face, mouth, hands, legs, feet, or the genitals, easy to confuse with measles or chickenpox. Anyone in close physical contact with another person who has contracted Mpox is at risk. Contact with bedsheets or clothes of an infected person also enable transfer of the virus. Experts say there is an incubation period ranging from 3-21 days before symptoms appear.
Are we going to see a running count of new cases reported on the nightly news? It’s only a matter of time before all countries report more cases.
Fortunately, there are vaccines. The Mpox virus is closely related to the smallpox virus and existing vaccines for smallpox are proving effective in preventing infection from each of the strains of Mpox. That’s good news. But keep in mind, these vaccines are for prevention, and if the spread of disease is faster than the production of vaccine, we will have another problem. For now, only those people who are at risk of exposure are advised to get vaccinated.
How can people protect themselves when the disease is spreading globally? To start, be careful about that lengthy incubation period when symptoms are absent but close contact can transmit the virus. Stay loyal to one sexual partner. Demand the same in return. Warnings about viral pandemics are not the time for playing around.
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
by Donna Ross MDHS Lecture Series Coordinator
The Merrickville and District Historical Society ever-popular Lecture Series starts up again after a long hot summer break. Please join us for the first lecture of the fall season on Tuesday, September 24, at 7 pm at the Merrickville Legion for “A Stroll Through the Lost Villages”.
This presentation will take viewers on a journey through the Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River. With the St. Lawrence Seaway and Hydro Development Projects of the 1950’s (August 10, 1954-July 1, 1958), inhabitants of six villages and three hamlets were forced to abandon ancestral homes that had been in some families for generations. Communities were submerged forever. Archival photos from the Lost Villages Archives will illustrate this important part of Ontario’s history, presented by Jim Brownell, President of the Lost Villages Historical Society.
Can you name the villages? Jim Brownell not only can but his roots are in the former Lost Village community of Moulinette where he received his early education. His recently published book, “A Tour Through the Lands of the Lost Villages”, will be available for sale at the lecture.
Jim Brownell has worn many hats, as a former politician in Ontario, as a municipal Councillor, as a teacher in the Upper Canada District School Board, as a school principal, as a community advocate and volunteer and a recipient of a Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee Medal.
We look forward to seeing you on September 24, at a lecture that will tell of the past and the present in an event that changed the lives of so many families in Ontario, how the landscape was reshaped in the late 50’s and how these communities navigated the turbulent waters of change.
Please consider a toonie donation for the lecture.
And what is a MDHS lecture without a sweet treat from Violets on Main Bakery!
CDSBEO Summer Learning Program 2024
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Summer Learning Program 2024 offered a diverse range of educational initiatives designed to engage and enrich students' learning experiences. Principal of Curriculum Brenda Reil, along with Principal Scott Renaud, presented details of the program to Trustees at the August 27 Board Meeting. Among the program offerings was the highly successful K-6 Summer Learning Program, which ran from July 2 through 19. Complementing this was the Summer Skills Trade Camp for Girls, held from July 2 through 5. This camp attracted 60 participants and included industry tours, hands-on workshops, and inspirational talks from women in skilled trades. The camp aimed to encourage girls to explore careers in the skilled trades.
Additionally, the online summer school program saw high engagement, with 1,348 secondary courses taken and a remarkable 94 per cent student success rate. The overall feedback from parents and students was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the importance of hands-on activities, mental health support, and opportunities for summer programming.
“We are so pleased that our students have so many opportunities for learning during the summer months, and it is wonderful to see how they continue to grow! These programs are truly so valuable and continue to make a difference for student learning,” concluded Chair Wilson.
The NG Photography Club
These images were taken on Wednesday August 14th outside of the National Gallery of Canada with the famous Maman Sculpture (The Big Spider) as foreground interest. These were part of the United Kingdom's show called "Harmonies Without Borders” presented by the Casino du Lac-Leamy International Fireworks competition. Photographer Sies Visser.
Let’s Take a Ride!
by Jane Adams
Let’s take a little ride – you down the highway in your new Jeep and the residents of Dundas Manor down the road to their new home in Winchester. Win your dream car – and help the Dundas Manor dream come true.
If old, run-down cars need a bit of bodywork, Dundas Manor needs a whole new chassis! The current building is deteriorating and outdated. The dining rooms are so small that residents literally eat their meals in the hallways. And don’t get us started on the crowded bedrooms, where sometimes four residents share a crowded space.
The new Dundas Manor
is a win for everyone! It will be a home full of love and fun. Most bedrooms will be private and every room will have a window. There will be lots of natural light and large dining rooms where everyone can gather together. In fact, the new home will be double in size. We will welcome 30 additional residents, helping with the long waiting lists for a home and ensuring 30 more families stay close together - even though they are living apart.
“What won’t change is the outstanding dedication and commitment of the Dundas Manor team,” notes WDMH Foundation Managing Director, Kristen Casselman. “Residents and family often tell us how
blessed they are to have such wonderful care. This will only get better with a new home - thanks in part to your ticket purchase.”
There are only 8,100 tickets and they are $30 each, 5 tickets for $100, or 25 tickets for $250. And even better! The lottery includes one more early bird prize in September for $1,000.
You can also add a 50/50 option with 3 tickets for $5, 10 for $10, 60 for $30 or 200 for $70. The guaranteed jackpot is $9,995 but it could be much more!
Baldwin’s Birds
To get your tickets, visit wdmhfoundationraffles.ca. Tickets are only available online. The grand prize and 50/50 draws take place on September 30, 2024.
For more details about the Dundas Manor campaign, please visit www. dundasmanordream.ca, or contact the WDMH Foundation team at 613-774-2422 ext. 6169. To chat about how you can help fundraise for Dundas Manor, please contact Cindy Ault Peters at 343-572-6345, or cpeters@ wdmh.on.ca.
Unwanted Rivals for Food.
Endeavoring to get some pictures, yesterday, of the Ruby Throated Hummingbirds in flight, I sat in our front room, with camera at the ready. There was already quite a bit of action at their feeder from an unwanted column of marauding wasps! Fortunately, they only tended to use one of the four available access holes. Not that that could have been much consolation to the poor bird, who had to put her tongue down one of them to drink! She persevered though, and wouldn’t be put off, coming back time and time again
to get some of the sugar water too, brave little girl that she is.
A couple of days previously, I had rigged up a yellow “wasp-catching sugar container trap”, the Hummingbird one being pinky red. I did this in the dark whilst the wasps were away (I was thinking!). It wasn’t until the next day, when I saw the wasps still going to the reddish one, that I again got to thinking, (that’s twice in two days now), why are they not going to the yellow one? Well, this here “genius” concluded that the worker wasps, who used the reddish
one, went back to the nest/ hive and spread the word to go to the reddish one, not the yellow one. Whereas the users of the yellow one never actually got to fly back to the nest/hive to tell anyone that there was another sugar supply available, they were trapped! This line of wasp communication was definitely dead, but must be a positive indication that such communication between them exists. Think about it!
Whilst I was concentrating on the feeding antics of the Hummingbird as it avoided the wasps, another bird visited one of my other hanging Birdie Block feeders. A flash of blue and red caught my eye, and there before me was a Redbreasted Nuthatch. Wow! I hadn’t seen one for quite a while, but its relative, the White-breasted Nuthatch, is a fairly regular visitor. Of course I had to get a picture of it, but they never keep still! I, therefore, just had to point and shoot before it was gone just as quickly as it had arrived! Looking at my picture of the Red-breasted variety, as opposed to the White-breasted one, I was drawn to its other major identification feature, that of the eye bar. The Whitebreasted one doesn’t have one, but the Red-breasted one does, something else for me to remember!
Stay safe and well, Cheers, John Baldwin
Red-Breasted Nuthatch. Note the blue back & the black eye bar.
Female Hummingbird competes with Wasps!