Issue 38 2022 September 29 NG Times

The North Grenville times will soon be celebrating its 10 year anniversary. Wednesday, September 28, marked World News Day, a global campaign to amplify the power and impact of fact-based journalism. We reached out to many of our loyal advertisers and the community at large and asked them to submit photos of themselves reading our paper. All Candidates for our upcoming election were also contacted and given this opportunity to show their support. We tried to reach out to as many in the community as possible. Our space was limited, and we thank all those who submitted their photos in support of the work we do here at the NGTimes. For those of you we may have missed, please feel free to submit your photo and we will publish them in the following weeks.

Chris Wilson, excellent greeter at Community Living

"Full House!"

Having just returned from an enjoyable but wet morning, watching and photographing the horses pulling manned, or hand guided, ploughs at the IPM, I took to watching birds in the garden from the comfort of our front room. At first I thought that it was going to be "lean pickings", but I was proven wrong, once again! The Gold finches were in abundance and a Downy Woodpecker and White Breasted Nuthatch didn't disappoint either. Competing with the Goldfinches for spots on the niger seed feeder were a couple of Chickadees, one of whom you can see in the picture, along with an in-flight Goldfinch vying for a spot too.

While visiting the IPM, I happened to drive along the road adjacent to the river to see if there remained any sign of our summer visitors, such as the Ospreys and the Turkey Vultures, but it seems that they too have left until next year along with the other migratory birds. I expect there are some Turkeys of a different variety still in evidence who stay for the winter with us , so all is not lost... I didn't see any, but I'm sure many of you are seeing and enjoying them on a regular basis. The rest of us, meanwhile, will just have to keep our eyes and ears open and hopefully see some for ourselves.

Stay safe and well.

Cheers,John Baldwin

Slow down, North Grenville!

After years battling a speeding problem in Kemptville, a local man is starting to worry that he is losing the fight. He preferred to remain anonymous, but spoke at length regarding his concerns of people speeding in the area of Concession, Prescott, and Clothier Streets.

“It’s getting worse and worse,” the man said. “I was told they were going to put a photo radar on Concession, but nothing has been done. I’m sick and tired of it.” He has spotted cars frequently travelling at speeds in the 6070 km/h range, yet the speed limit throughout the town of Kemptville is just 40 km/h. Calls to the police have not spurred any changes.

The issue of speeding is certainly not isolated to North Grenville, and is one that an increasing number of residents seem to be noticing. However, signage and infra-

structure don’t seem to be doing the trick when it comes to slowing drivers down, and a stronger police presence may be the only solution. The concerned resident who spoke to the Times has noticed that one of the peak times for speeding appears to be when local schools let out for lunch, suggesting that students or perhaps even school staff may be some of the worst culprits. The irony is clear given that the schools in the area were one significant driving force behind the “community safety zone” designation for the area.

For the concerned resident, the proverbial straw that broke the camel’s back came about a month ago when he was rear-ended by a speeding vehicle. Now, he is concerned that some of the streets in Kemptville that carry traffic from County Road 43 into downtown are going to become even more

congested with speeding vehicles when the widening of County Road 43 begins to cause slowdowns that will encourage motorists to use alternative routes.

One suggestion that the resident has put forward is the installation of speed humps on certain downtown local streets that have the biggest speeding problems. He has been told that this is not feasible because speed humps cause issues for emergency vehicles and snowplows, though to him, this does not make sense since such speed controlling measures exist in high numbers in Ottawa. “It’s an excuse,” he said. Even speed limit signs in the middle of the road –such as those installed on Pinehill Road – don’t seem to make a difference because ill-meaning motorists simply run them over as a joke.

Other North Grenville locals have raised concerns

about speeding recently as well, including one woman from Pelton’s Corners who simply wanted the speed limit in her hamlet reduced to match the limits of other hamlets along County Road 22 in the hopes that drivers would at least speed less. In that case, it appears that nothing has been done months later.

The concerned resident’s activism on the issue of speeding goes back about a decade. He was a driving force behind such safety measures as sidewalks and a community safety zone designation for Concession Street. Now with little progress being made, he is hoping that more people will write to their representatives in Council to express their concerns in the hopes that something will be done. “That’s the way to do it,” he said. “Email the Council and let them know how many people are fed up with it.”

Councillor Doreen OSullivan

Councillor John Barclay

Councillor Candidate Chelsea McIntyre

Councillor Candidate Mitch Bloom

Councillor Candidate Robert Bowden

Councillor Candidate Andre Rancourt "Big man with the little red car"

Councillor Deb Wilson

Councillor Kristen Strackerjan

by Brandon Mayer

Baldwin's Birds

Mayor Nancy Peckford

Mayoral Candidate Colleen Lynas

Champions of the truth for local communities

Editorial by Brandon Mayer

What is a community?

This seems like a particularly dumb question, but it’s really not. Communities vary in size, number of amenities, and even in their overall “feel”. Part of the Ontario social studies curriculum is for school students to explore the aspects of their own community and compare different types of communities.

I would be lying if I claimed to know why that particular lesson made it into the curriculum, but an educated guess is that learning about communities helps to build the foundation for living in a place where one feels they belong. We can academically explore the facets of communities all day long, but the one simple idea which summarizes it all is that a community is a place that has what everyone needs, and where everyone belongs.

The beauty of communities is their uniqueness is suited to the people who live in them. It is not valid to tell someone that their community is not a “real” or “good” community because it is too small to have a fit-

ness centre or a department store or a train station. A person living in downtown Ottawa has the amenities and businesses and fast pace that they need, while a person living in a tiny hamlet has the peace and tight-knit social circle that they crave. No matter where people live, their community serves their needs and is part of what makes them whole.

Like a well-oiled machine, communities run smoothly, but not without help. One thing that is essential to bringing any community together and helping it function is its local newspaper. With National Newspaper Week approaching next week, and World News Day having passed yesterday, the Ontario Community Newspaper Association is reminding us all of the importance of newspapers in keeping our communities running well.

Local newspapers play an essential role in keeping communities informed, engaged, and thriving by providing diverse, local, credible news and information that cannot be found anywhere else. Newspapers

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor,

I own a small studio that offers dance and fitness classes to adults in the basement of 215 Sanders Street that is being affected by the current situation around the Safety Inspectors strike action with the Ontario Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA).

Back in June, I was thrilled to hear that they were going to change/upgrade the aging elevator that is used by the tenants in the apartments in the building. I benefit from this elevator as some of my classes are designed for people who have mobility issues. There are 19 steep concrete steps down into the basement where my studio is located. This is extremely difficult (and terrifying) for some of my clients who until recently, have been able to use the elevator.

I was told in June that the elevator would be unus-

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are the glue that keeps communities connected and are crucial players in the local economies where they operate; they are real-life superheroes who keep our democracy thriving.

Why does original, local content matter? It allows Canadians from all walks of life to tell their stories and feel heard, creating a sense of togetherness in communities from coast to coast. Whether reporting on a local charity fundraiser, international conflict, or even a global pandemic, strong local journalism gives readers credible information when they need it. While many of us agree that the credible, independent reporting newspapers provide is an essential public service - something that has and should always be available - many of us forget that this level of reporting requires a significant investment of both time and resources.

The last few years have shown us the importance of supporting and investing in local communities. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many small businesses faced unprecedented

challenges. Newspapers across the country worked tirelessly to provide these businesses with a voice to amplify their message, shining a light on their work and emphasizing the value of “supporting local”. While newspapers continue to play a vital role in supporting and standing up for small businesses, this is not new or out of the ordinary. Community news media have always supported local economies by spotlighting local stores and entrepreneurs, supporting community initiatives, and providing local advertising options to speak directly to customers.

Local newspapers are also champions for democracy, providing Canadians with essential information to spark meaningful conversations about their community and country at large. The work of newspaper journalists, editors, fact-checkers, and more, provides readers with the tools they need to make informed decisions, empowering them to advocate for what they believe in. Newspapers allow communities to form their local identities by sharing stories

and information that make a difference. That is why each year, the news media industry and its readers are invited to celebrate National Newspaper Week - an ode to our real-life superheroes and a chance to honour the work Canadian newspapers do each and every day to keep Canadians informed and connected.

This year, National Newspaper Week takes place from October 2 to October 8, 2022. To celebrate, News Media Canada has created a custom font, “Champions”, available to all Canadians for free download and use. Inspired by the essential service that newspapers provide, the “Champions” font highlights the power of words and the people behind the press who use them to communicate essential information to Canadians each and every day.

The facts on newspapers are clear. They keep people informed – a staggering 90% of Canadians report that they read newspapers every week in Canada! By reaching local community members directly, they also help to combat so-called “news

deserts”, or places where unreliable news sources have to be trusted because there are no truly trustworthy sources of information.

Newspapers also protect the truth by reporting the facts and weeding out “fake news”, and they protect our precious democracy by holding leaders – including leaders in local government – accountable.

Let’s face it – we can all agree that newspapers are great. They give us the information we need to participate in meaningful conversations with our communities as we work towards a stronger future. This week, as you enjoy pictures of local friends, family, and business owners holding their copy of the Times, be sure to take a moment to reflect on the sense of cohesion and community that these photos represent.

able for 4 or 5 weeks. Still feeling the effects of the global shutdown from the pandemic, this meant that I had to cancel specifically the classes designed for people with mobility issues, but was reassured I could resume these classes by the middle of August. It is now the third week of September and I still have not been able to resume these classes.

I have been told that the work on the elevator is complete, but is sitting idle waiting for the safety inspection.

While my small business is being affected by these strike actions, I personally know some of the tenants in the apartments above, and they feel trapped and held captive because of this strike. All of this feels very unfair and I hope it is resolved very soon.

Nancy Morgan, owner The Workshop Dance Studio

Dear Editor, Re: Criminal Behaviour, Sept. 22, 2022

I agree with David Shanahan’s admonition about the destruction or theft of election signs. While we didn’t raise the issue in the past, this seems like an appropriate time to report that over the past year, over 20 “Save the Farmland” and “No Prison” signs have been stolen from many residents’ private property and in other locations across North Grenville. Just recently, two “Save the Farmland” signs were ironically stolen off of Prescott Street heading towards the International Plowing Match. And oddly enough, there was a recent surge of stolen signs shortly after the municipal election period started.

In one instance, Ms. Hossack was able to witness her sign being stolen off her property on Clothier Street. In the cover of dark, a silver

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car driven by a man pulled up next to her sign and a woman wearing red-checkered lounging pants calmly and stealthily came out to remove the sign and put it in the back of the car. It looked planned, and unfortunately Ms. Hossack was unable to get the car’s licence plate.

Unlike municipal candidates being able to use some of their own money, as well as donations, CAPP and JOG do not have any money to pay for these signs, and have had to rely exclusively on the many donations from engaged and concerned residents. When people steal “Save the Farmland” and “No Prison” signs, they are stealing from their friends and neighbours.

Victor Lachance

On behalf of the CAPP team

Dear Editor, The recent vandalizing of local political candidates' signs is shameful behaviour.

The vandals responsible should know it had a perverse effect. I have never donated to a campaign before, but have now contributed to candidates to replace their signs.

M. Leblanc

Dear Editor, Enough with the back and forth of the long winded climate change dialogue!

They go on and on plus one is supposed to do research to confirm and or deny what you are reading. Good luck with that now-a-days!

You want to help climate change

• install a compactor in your kitchen, I pay and throw out garbage 3-4 times a year

• have a worm bin at your back door for your kitchen scraps

• have a worm bin outdoors for your dog poop

• when driving on the highways use your cruise control and yes you can make those corners 99% of the time, even in the rain and the snow. Channel your Mario Andretti and feel the high!

• When you merge onto the highway consider that the “accelerator lane”, get up to speed so you don’t cause a jam up behind you.

• when you come upon an accident, focus on keeping your hands at 9 & 3 and look straight ahead and keep going! Resist the urge to fulfill your desire for blood and guts!

• complain to the city and ask them to fix the timer on our 1 downtown

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traffic light at Prescott and RC Legion, it’s ridiculous!

• fix our roads to get me home faster so I can lower my carbon footprint. I can’t afford to spend an extra $20,000 on an electric vehicle so don’t bother mentioning that.

• get rid of the Kemptville post office and put boxes out for all of us so we can walk down the street and get our mail instead of driving to that place.

If you are trusting our PM and think it’s a good idea to raise taxes for climate change and make our lives unaffordable, you are truly daft! That money surely gets filtered through his administrative wallet for his future and also probably used to buy a seat on the UN world stage where he is so very disrespected. One needs to YouTube what JT’s family does for recycling, comical and his true understanding of the subject.

Paul Gleiser

Dear Editor,

I am writing to the editor in the hope of getting his attention to the fact that, in my opinion, the NG Times seems to be making no efforts in publishing the profile and platforms of the other running candidates besides the existing council members, as well as the other mayoral candidate besides the current mayor. I find this omission totally irresponsible and undemocratic. When you have an election and the Times is our community paper, you have to treat everyone equally.

You cannot turn a page in the NG times without seeing the picture of the incumbent mayor. I realize the mayor has to be present for some public functions, but please make an effort to balance this out by introducing pictures of the other running candidates to the citizens of North Grenville.

Is it not the purpose of an unbiased newspaper to inform the population of everybody running in the upcoming election and not only the existing council.

Gisele Idema

Dear Editor,

Re: Criminal Behaviour

This is a sage, and articulate editorial. Such antidemocratic vigilantism as described, will not only influence negatively the excellent Community Service

by our present mayor and Council, but also misrepresent the qualifications of one or more of the excellent candidates running for a first time, who do not have a political agenda parallel with those interfering in our community elections.

I suggest that any person who feels strongly that an elected officer is not representing the Community as a whole, please curb your vandalism and reach out to that official in person and communicate your issue.

That is the democracy we all desire including you - is it not? You may subsequently feel that you have been heard. Vandalism hides you. It does not represent you Graeme Waymark

dramatic projects/issues, with the potential to alter the character or future of their community, suddenly surface out of the blue; is it expected the elected office holders will ascertain what the "majority" of their constituents would support/ wish/choose etc. before defining action? Then once the majority wish is defined, undertake the actualization or opposition or compromise to the issue/project as appropriate? An interesting quote from Edmund Hillary: "You don't have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals." "But it means to act not just accept?"

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Dear Editor,

I agree with Mr. Shanahan and Ms. Peckford about the importance of a fair and democratic election, and that election signs should not be damaged or stolen by anyone.

(I've had prison-related/ save the farmland signs stolen from my lawn.) I do not begrudge Ms. Peckford for using the issue of damaged signs to draw more attention to her campaign, but I am concerned about the paper's lack of coverage of our other candidate for mayor, Colleen Lynas.

Mr. Shanahan, to date, I have only seen representation of the current mayor running for a second term. The people of Kemptville and district are looking to you to help ensure a fair and democratic election. Let's hear about both people running in this important election!

Respectfully, Alix Consaul

Dear Editor, Open letter to fellow residents of North Grenville.

What do we expect regarding transparency in governance from each level of our elected officials?

Whether it is in the Ontario Government or Town Council; at the level of Premier, MPP, Public Servant or Bureaucrat, Mayor or Councillors: what is the meaning and responsibility of these officials to citizens as constituents and tax payers….the voters?

I have believed that the main job of elected officials was to understand and represent (even joust for) the majority consensus of their constituents? If new

When our MPP Steve Clark, out of the blue, announced in a newspaper article that an unalterable prison was to be built on prime farmland on the doorstep of our downtown, it was and remains shocking to me! How is this approach, without explanation, respectful of the ongoing planned aspirations of affected constituents?

Our local Mayor and Council did not, in all this long time, formally reach out to find what the majority of their constituents wanted regarding this parachuted prison. Thus they did not represent the majority wish of the residents because they did not formally seek to know what that was/is? Who did they represent?

Why should residents of North Grenville have to pay for and ask for a Court Review? In transparent governance, our elected officials should have worked to support a transparent process. Why? Because isn't transparency also part of the job of elected officials and basic to democracy! I believe support for the Judicial Review filed by Kirk Albert of the Jail Opposition Group and Victor Lachance of the Coalition Against the Proposed Prison is important whether the prison is built in our community or not. It hopefully will result in transparency around the prison project. I hope their go fund me is a success. What do you, dear reader, support?

The International Plowing Match of 2022 is now in Kemptville on our doorstep. The 2022 IPM demonstrates how much enthusiasm and opportunity there is from Kemptville's agricultural roots. Visible results! The IPM underlines the possibili-

UPDATE

The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events-calendar

Notice: The North Grenville Municipal Administrative Office will be closed on Friday, September 30, 2022 in honour of the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Arenas will remain open.

Garbage/Recycling schedule remains the same.

Property Taxes payment has been extended to Monday, October 3, 2022

2022 MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION – KEY DATES

• Voter Instruction Letters will be mailed October 4, 2022

• Internet and Telephone Voting will begin October 17, 2022

• Advance Polls will take place on October 20 and 21, 2022

• Election Day is October 24, 2022

To ensure that you are on the Voters’ List, please contact the Clerk at 613-258-9569 ext. 171. Please note that any changes to the information on the Voters’ List will require an appointment and identification must be provided.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

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Council agendas are available at: northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes.

• Council Meeting (Open) – Council Chambers – Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

• Council Meeting (Open) – Council Chambers – Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:30 p.m.

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

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• Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee –Monday, October 3, 2022 at 3:00 p.m.

• Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 4:15 p.m.

• Heritage Advisory Committee Meeting – Thursday, October 6, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

TAX BILLS

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ties of this arable farmland.

Steve Clark, powerful MPP and Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, with responsibility for Zoning, seemingly used his "power" to "dictate an unalterable project". It bothered me then and continues to do so! I cannot reconcile the "imposition" for such a multimillion prison built despite the Kemptville site not meeting the placement criteria set by Ontario. Why can spending upward of 500 million dollars be done over the coming years on A FAILED site? Does it also follow that the cost of salaries and analysis by the public servants to draft the site criteria; is flawed? irrelevant? Why?

To date the explanation of benefits, concretely identified, devolving from the prison seems to be that enumerated by Councillor Barclay. It involves the numbers of coffees and gas fill ups to be bought by prison staff going to and fro over the years. Do you agree that those coffees and gas fill ups had better be many and often for our future to be so changed.

How to understand a quote from Mayor Peckford?

On 17 August 2022, in: My Kemptville Now. Mayor Peckford explained:

"As this is a provincial project on provincially owned lands, the Municipality is strongly committed to an open and respectful dialogue and to ensuring that there is information sharing and public engagement with our residents," she continues. "We are also working with the province to transfer the up to 100 acres of surplus lands to the Municipality as quickly as possible to advance North Grenville's vibrant and active agricultural community."

In this bureaucratic speak, I did not, but, do you understand, what is the logical connection to the statement linking the prison project and that its quick placement will "advance North Greenville's vibrant and active agricultural community"? Our North Grenville Mayor and Councillors accepted the definition of surplus land. But as a whole, without the failed prison, isn't it arable prime agricultural land and surplus to nothing?

Don't we live and pay taxes in Ontario? Do we quality as then participating in its "Ontario Ownership"?

This community farmland seemingly should be protected under the Ontario Planning Act and Regulations! At the doorstep of our Downtown, the impact of 170 acres are visually arresting? Is the prison the view you want? Without transparency, the destruction of this farmland under a prison becomes just another use of power.

Consider the contrast with the IPM. Elaborate exciting preparations are visible with white tents and an interesting array of support activities. This is possible because the land is still available for a celebration of our and Ontario's Agricultural heritage!

What do you expect from those "representing" the residents of North Grenville?

Best wishes Nadia Gray

Dear Editor,

The vandalism of local election lawn signs is an attack on democracy. The destruction, especially when committed by adults, suggests individuals incapable of rational political discourse.

As stated by David Shanahan in the front page piece, Criminal Behaviour, September 22, 2022, the destruction is a manifestation of appalling ignorance on many points. Too often, online discussion has descended into vitriol and ad hominin attacks. These expressions say more about the commentator than the object of their bile.

I believe those who have expressed their animosity are, if not poorly schooled in Canadian civics, dupes and victims of extreme rhetoric, which has contaminated recent arguments regarding all levels of government.

The damage done to candidates’ signs shows an uninformed anger targeting local politicians for what may very well be the actions of a senior level of government over which our municipal government has virtually no influence.

To make your opinion count, cast your ballot Tuesday, October 24. Advanced poll dates are October 20 and 21, 2022. Secure Internet and telephone voting will be available October 17 to October 24. For more information contact the office of Deputy Clerk Jessica Workman, 613-258-9569 ext. 178.

Michael Whittaker

Dear Editor,

The story about election signs being stolen is very worrisome. Most people probably don’t know that other signs have also been stolen. We have a Save the Farmland sign on our property, as do many of our neighbours, including some No Prison signs. But I should say they had them, because some of them have been stolen, and I’ve heard of others too in the past. Some people think it’s probably just kids, but it seems too targeted to those who want to save the farmland and stop the prison. The CAPP group has been kind enough to replace the stolen signs, but this should not be happening to anyone. I hope people take David Shanahan’s message to heart.

Jane Rutter

Dear Editor,

I'd like to thank Steve Gabell for keeping up our Climate Change discussion in his Sept. 22 NG Times letter. The more we exchange viewpoints, the better readers will see different perspectives and understand the issue. Rather than respond to all of his points, I will provide additional information for readers to consider.

First however, in his letter, Mr. Gabell does much of what he accuses me of doing. He accuses the web sites I provided of various logical fallacies, yet gives no examples and then commits a few of the those himself. For example, he complains my sources "appeal to authority" as if he and his sources don't do the same. His biggest accusation is my supposed "cherry picking", which he follows up with a selection of his own extreme weatherevent cherries.

Mr. Gabell did partly answer my question about when the climate was optimal, by choosing an unspecified time seemingly around mid 20th century. But at that point, the Earth's temperature had already warmed about 0.5C from his earlier baseline, and since then, it has heated only about 0.6C more. He defends his choice based on city building codes and some extreme weather events since that time, including the recent southwest USA mega-drought and flooding in Pakistan.

Gabell's short perspective misses the centurieslong drought in what is now the western USA, ending around 1300, and another in the Mississippi valley, starting around 1400. Both oc-

curred long before humans burned fossil fuels in quantity. Similarly, Pakistan alas has had at least five other floods since its founding that each killed more people than this latest one. I could go on, but readers can check these and other supposed climate-change horrors for themselves on line.

One more problem with climate alarmists is their failed predictions. Here are but a few of their many past warnings: Global temperature will rise 2 degrees in 20 years (1986); Rising seas will obliterate island nations by 2000 (1989); Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa will be snow-free by 2020 (2002); The Arctic ice cap could be gone in five years (2008). Of Course, none of these (and worse) doomsday predictions has come to pass. Given this track record, readers can decide for themselves whether to trust the current alarmist concerns.

Just to be clear, I do understand that the Earth has warmed and continues to do so in fits and starts since the close of the Little Ice Age around 150 years ago. The climate in various regions continues to change as always, and this will have pros and/or cons for different environments and peoples. I am in favour of reducing CO2 emissions where possible, but "net zero" by 2050 is neither possible nor necessary. Carbon-free energy sources are great when available, but cannot realistically replace all fossil fuels globally in that time frame.

In summary, climate change denial is wrong, but alarmism and its fearmongering are also wrong. There is no climate crisis, the planet is not in imminent peril from CO2, and alarmists should stop frightening children. We should all just calm down, while doing what we can reasonably do to reduce our environmental footprint.

Ed Norman, Kemptville.

THOMAS M. BYRNE

Barrister and

Japgobind Singh is a Solo Pilot at the age of 16

by Rajinder Kaur St. Michael Catholic School Kemptville's recent graduate (2022) student, Japgobind Singh has boosted the pride by holding a solo pilot license at the age of 16 and adding an another page in the achievements of NG community. Japgobind hails from Oxford Mills. He is not old enough to drive a car as per the Ontario law but Transport Canada has issued him a license to fly all types of glider planes. With this achievement, not only the dream of Japgobind Singh has been fulfilled, but it’s also an inspiration to the youth. Japgobind says that he got the courage to succeed in life by putting the ability on the right path by channelizing his energy in a positive direction and working hard towards his goals. He gives the credit to his Air Cadet Squadron Ottawa and the worthy teachers and incredible administrators of St. Mike Catholic School. He achieved this success after many years’ of his hard work. Japgobind’s preparation to become a pilot started joining Air Cadet in 2017 in B.C., followed by the trainings in Alberta and Ontario.

He completed his last section of training in Quebec and received his solo pilot license this summer.

Japgobind has always been an honor roll student. Along with Mathematics, Music, History and Science competitions, Japgobind secured first positions in Robotics competitions in BC Along with martial art skills, Japgobind excels in sports as well. In addition to his school's soccer team, Japgobind also plays in the Eastern Ontario District Soccer League.

Recently, Japgobind has received the Bronze and Silver medals by the International Award Duke of Edinburgh program. Japgobind also received Award of Excellence by the legion and Service Award by the the Air Cadet. Japgobind Singh regularly volunteers with Salvation Army.

After completing his primary education in B.C., Japgobind Singh completed his Higher Secondary at St. Michael's Catholic High School, Kemptville. Now Japgobind has been offered a scholarship in Aerospace and Computer Engineering by two universities in Ottawa. Studying at the university at the age of 16 is also a big achievement in itself.

Democratic elections are competitive by nature, and so it is only natural that such competition spills over into the advertising of each candidate's campaign. The Times would like to remind all candidates and those in support of particular candidates that election laws are strict and complex, and for reasons of both fairness and the law, all political advertising that we print must be paid. Press releases from candidates or third parties containing campaign messages blur the boundary between "news" and "free advertising", so we are not able to print such releases. This rule applies equally to all candidates in support of a fair democracy.

Democracy at work NG Votes 2022

MAYORAL CANDIDATES MEETING

A open meeting will take place on Thursday, October 6 at the Municipal Centre Theatre with the candidates for Mayor in the upcoming Municipal Election. Both candidates will make statements and answer questions from the audience in an informal setting. Doors open at 6.30, and the meeting will run from 7pm until 9pm. The meeting will be live streamed by Livestream Junkies on the NG Times Facebook page and website, and will be available for viewing at any time before election day. The public are welcome to attend in person, and questions for the candidates can be forwarded to david@ngtimes.ca in advance, or put to the candidates on the night.

North Grenville residents will vote to choose a Mayor and Council on October 24. The North Grenville Times will continue to be your source for candidates' sponsored messages, as well as candidate coverage. You can also check the paper for information on where, when and how to vote.

If you would like to submit questions in advance of the Mayoral candidates meeting please email Brian McKee at bbrianmckee@ gmail.com

Join North Grenville Mayoral Candidate COLLEEN LYNAS

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The International Plowing Match (IPM) comes to Kemptville

Something is happening in Kemptville, that hasn’t happened for many long years, And this being a farming community, we are now celebrating it with big cheers

For “The International Plowing Match”, one that we are bound to remember, Is coming to our own town from the 20th – 24th of September.

There aren’t too many farmers coming and bringing their cows and steers, But those who do will sure get a lot of help from the over 1000 volunteers!

There may be a few singers and maybe some actors, But what folk will be mainly coming to see will be those big field plowing tractors, But then again we must never forget, their predecessors, of course,

When, in the old days, the plow puller was one of those majestic creatures that invariably towered above us,- the ploughman’s friend and delight, a horse.

These lovely animals usually work together in pairs, As their proud handlers ride, or follow, guiding their plough shares.

And they all work together to plough a good and straight furrow, To endeavor to make things easier, when it is time to sow and harrow.

But they also come here to compete, as well as to mingle, In the hopes that they may feel a winner’s medal around their necks and to hear its ringing jingle!

Competition is what they are here for, to have fun and to challenge their peers, Who they might be strangers to, or who they have known personally, for a number of years.

But whatever they are here for, they’ll be a jovial crowd, who were and are welcomed into our tent city, Which, after only four days will be gone, mores the pity!

However, when it’s ended we hope the town is both still pleased and excited, And from all the combined efforts made, leaves our small township even more united, For this event has brought us all together, a community of friends, And what more could you ask for, because they are on what our own life depends!

So thank you to those who brought it about, And whose praises, at their success, we all want to shout, For without your initiative, enthusiasm and zeal, It wouldn’t have happened and for us it would never have become real!

Congratulations and thanks.

John Baldwin / 21 September 2022

Another accident at Hwy 43 and South Gower Drive

this decision was made in 2019, with a moving deadline for the completion of the work which was predicted late last year to be completed some time in 2022. With the final few months of the year looming, and no signs of construction yet at the intersection, questions still remain about timelines for the project.

In the meantime, drivers would do well to have patience, even at the most frustrating of intersections.

A notorious local intersection was the site of yet another serious car accident on September 21. Traffic was backed up in all directions as first responders worked at the scene of what appeared to be a two vehicle collision at the intersection of County Road 43 and South Gower Drive.

The crash occurred at approximately 9:30 am, with two badly damaged vehicles ending up in the ditch at the southwest corner of the intersection. From the observable damage, it appears that the red car may have struck the side of the black car, but this is purely speculation. Police, fire and ambulance vehicles were all on scene,

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with one lane of County Road 43 blocked by a firetruck, and one lane of South Gower Drive blocked by an ambulance. As a result of the lane reductions, police were controlling traffic, directing only one direction to move at a time in short intervals.

The intersection at South Gower Drive is known for the high frequency of accidents that occur there, including accidents that occasionally result in fatalities. Visibility is generally good at the intersection, but the volume of traffic on both roads likely contributes to the high number of collisions. Since the traffic on County Road 43 does not stop at the intersection, drivers are likely inclined to take risks and cut other drivers off during periods of

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the day during which there is near continuous traffic on the highway. Drivers on County Road 43 are warned of the approaching intersection with a “proceed with caution” sign and a flashing yellow light. The broken centre line has also been replaced with a double solid line on the stretch of highway that runs through the intersection to discourage passing.

For drivers on South Gower Drive, a flashing red light and a sign reading “cross traffic does not stop” warns drivers of the intersection’s danger.

Several years ago, it was announced that the intersection in question is expected to be fitted with a roundabout to counteract the increasing problem of collisions at the location. In fact,

Turning onto a busy County Road in unrelenting traffic can be frustrating, which can lead to impulsive decisions in even the most patient and reasonable of individuals, but the goal of being on time should not come with a sacrifice of personal safety or the safety of others. Sitting at an intersection waiting to proceed can feel like an eternity, but in reality, it likely takes one or two minutes on average for a safe opening in traffic to emerge. One or two minutes should always be seen as worth it for the sake of safety.

In the case of the collision on September 21, no details were reported by the Ontario Provincial Police as of the time of writing. Casualties from the accident are unknown.

100 Women Who Care North Grenville is hosting it’s Third quarterly meeting Thursday, September 29 at 6 pm – this will be in person at Catered Affairs on the Kemptville Campus, please go to the website www.100womenwhocareng.com to register for the meeting. There will be a Burrito Dinner (Veg & Chicken options) for $18 plus tax. Please pre-order & pay for dinner - via either Catered Affairs or 100 Women Who Care NG websites. The bar will be open as well.

The 3 nominated charities for this quarter are: Beth Donovanhttps://www.bethdonovanhospice.ca/ Jumpstart Kemptville https://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca/ Eastern Ontario Model Forest https://www.eomf.on.ca/ about-eomf

To date the 100 Women Who Care have raised more than $87,100 towards local charities. The 100 Women Who Care NG has partnered with the Ottawa Community Foundation to streamline their donation process. Members can log on to the Foundation’s central website and enter “100 Women Who Care North Grenville” as the fund to receive their donation. This system automatically generates a tax receipt, making the whole operation that much easier. Please do not choose to be anonymous.

We don’t stop at 100 women: in fact, the more the merrier! We are looking to make the biggest local and immediate charitable impact we can. Reminder that 100% of the proceeds go towards the chosen charities that night. Join us for the North Grenville Chapter of this amazing charity https://www.facebook. com/100womenwhocareng/ or on their website. We look forward to finally seeing you all in person for a fun-filled meeting on Thursday, September 29 at 6 pm for a meal and cocktail hour and 7 pm for the meeting.

Wrecked cars and emergency vehicles at the congested intersection of County Road 43 and South Gower Drive on September 21

by Brandon Mayer

Save don’t pave the farmland

Kemptville Agricultural College, with its over 100year history of teaching, agriculture, and research, a part of which the Ontario Government plans to pave over for a prison.

On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Coalition Against the Proposed Prison (CAPP) and the Jail Opposition Group (JOG) held a silent march along County Road #44 next to the 2022 International Plowing Match (IPM) being held in Kemptville in the municipality of North Grenville.

The purpose of the march was to highlight the irony of having Ontario Government dignitaries and VIPs promoting and celebrating agriculture and farming, while at the same

time planning to pave over prime farmland and destroy farm buildings to build a proposed prison.

As noted by North Grenville mayoral candidate Colleen Lynas, Ontario Government ministers and other dignitaries will be stepping up to microphones to welcome people from across North America to the IPM, an event estimated to draw up to 80,000 people to the historical farming town of Kemptville. She also noted the sad irony of the IPM being held on the grounds of the former

“The Ontario Government plans to build a prison on farmland that is being used right now to celebrate farmers and agriculture, and the land will be lost irreparably if they proceed” says Kirk Albert, spokesperson for JOG. “Surely, everyone can see the hypocrisy in that, as some of these same government officials attend the event.”

“The march was a vigil for the daily loss of over 300 acres of farmland,” says

Victor Lachance, spokesperson for CAPP. “While it was a silent vigil, we expect our municipal council to be loud and clear in supporting North Grenville and Kemptville residents’ efforts to save the farmland.”

The Municipality of North Grenville had plans for the farmland before the surprise announcement by the province of its intention to build a proposed prison in Kemptville. The IPM is a reminder of the province’s obligation to protect farmland, not destroy it.

“It’s not too late for Premier Ford to make the right decision and cancel the prison project,” says Victor Lachance.

10 reasons why you should consider curling!

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Those of us at North Grenville Curling Club (NGCC) who have come to love it want to share our top 10 reasons why YOU should join us!

1. Curling can be enjoyed by pretty much anyone

Curling is a sport that can be enjoyed by men, women, and children – basically by anyone over the age of 8. We have members in their 90’s still actively playing! While it helps to have a basic level of physical fitness, you don’t have to be a super athlete to enjoy yourself.

2. Curling is incredibly social

Curling at NGCC itself involves a great deal of camaraderie whether it’s between the members of your curling team, or with the teams you play against or

just chatting with the countless friends you’ll make once you are involved. Joining a curling club in your local community allows you to meet people from all walks of life and socialize with them before and after games.

3. Curlers come from all walks of life

Curling is one of the few sports that is truly open to anyone. From farmers to businessmen, people from all walks of life participate in curling all over Canada. Everyone participates for the love of this sport.

4. Curling is inexpensive

Unlike many winter sports like skiing or hockey, where equipment can break the bank, curling is relatively economical. New curlers can join our Learn-to-Curl program for considerably less than a weekly gym membership AND you don’t need

Scoring in curling is simply based on points, not something subjective like technique or style. It is straightforward and easy to learn, which is why it’s possible to join at any age and can be enjoyed by everyone. While most players enjoy the challenge of ‘sliding out of the hack’ to shoor their rocks to the other end, members with knee or hip issues choose to use a simple purpose-designed ‘stick.’

6. Curling is also about precision

Another reason curling is so popular and easy is that rather than speed or power, curling is a sport that requires some skill and precision. Like lawn bowling, it matters where your rocks end up after every player has had their turn. It has been nicknamed as “chess on ice” for the amount of strategy involved in winning a game. This is one of the reasons it is so popular among both players and spectators.

7. Curling has health benefits

Those who know nothing about curling assume that it’s not much of a workout. The beauty of it

is – even people with low fitness levels can build up through the season. Sweeping effectively can be a great cardio-vascular workout! And while it is played on ice, most people stay quite warm. The temperature in the rink is usually warmer than the winter air outside!

8. Curling is safe

Of course, as in all sports, every player must exercise caution while playing and always be aware of his or her surroundings. By taking our Learn – to-Curl program you will learn proper technique curling can be enjoyed safely. Even so, all new curlers are encouraged

to wear protective head gear, which eliminates any major injury risks.

9. Curling is one of Canada’s most popular sports Why? We know why. Simply put, it’s fun! There are over 1,000 curling clubs all across Canada, and it has been estimated that over 750,000 Canadians participate in the sport at least once a year. Canada is known for producing top curlers worldwide. Players from our club compete in external bonspiels and several of our youth are on track to being among Canada’s elite curlers one day. But at the club

level, friendly competition and lots of laughter is what keeps our members coming back year over year.

10. Learn-to-Curl at NGCC is easy, inexpensive and FUN!

Our Learn-to-CURL program is open to the curling curious and is led by several trained coaches. Also available is our Youth Development program for new and experienced 12 – 18 year-olds and our LITTLE ROCKS program for children from 8-11.

Considering curling, check out www.ngcurling. ca.

Truth and Reconciliation

National Day of Truth and Reconciliation Friday, September 30, 2022

The North Grenville Municipal Administrative Office will be CLOSED on Friday, September 30, 2022. Arenas will remain open.

Garbage/Recycling schedule remains the same.

PLEASE NOTE: Property Taxes payment has been extended to Monday, October 3, 2022

Thank you for your co-operation.

North Grenville

A surprise appearance by Spiderman was a joy to the many children passing by on school buses. The superhero was heard saying: “With great provincial power comes great provincial responsibility….to save the farmland!”

Strike action leaves some residents concerned

A strike action by members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 546 is certainly drawing attention and leaving its mark, though not everyone is expressing support. The Local 546 chapter represents employees of the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), whose members are responsible for performing safety inspections on things such as elevators, food trucks, amusement park rides, boilers, and gasoline pumps.

The key issues of the current labour dispute involve the union’s call for more safety inspectors to perform more regular inspections, and more overall accountability in the sector. The union is also asking for wage increases that will bring workers’ compensation in line with industry standards. The union left the bargaining table after they felt negotiations with the TSSA were not going well.

“At every meeting with the TSSA, the workers came up against an employer who stonewalled the negotiation process and showed little to no respect for them and their union,” reads a union release. The workers have been on strike since July 21.

One of the union rallies took place locally, outside an office building on Saunders Street in Kemptville. However, looming issues mean that the striking workers may not have had as much support as they would have liked.

One concerned local resident, W J Chris Morgan, feels that the strikes are putting people in danger. “For at least two months, the residents [of 215 Sanders Street] have been without an elevator,” writes Morgan. “The elevator has been repaired for at least two weeks. Why is it not in use? The inspector has not been able to check the repairs and certify that the elevator can be used. The reason for this appears to be a strike by the TSSA as the inspector will not cross a picket line to do the inspection. There are elderly people and people from Community Living who live in the apartments. Their struggle with stairs continues because of a union dispute which has nothing to do with them other than prolonging their inconvenience and danger to their health (falls!). Something needs to be done!”

Building management has placed chairs on the landings of the building’s stairwells. The purpose is

to give residents using the stairs a chance to take a break between flights of stairs, in the hopes of lowering the risk of falls. Having chairs in a stairwell is considered a fire hazard, but in the absence of an elevator, there do not appear to be any other options. Even with the chairs, the risk of a serious fall still looms.

Labour strikes are often a source of much disagreement when they occur. Some groups that strike relatively frequently, such as education workers and postal employees, take significant flack from members of the public. One side of the issue is that the employees are often making reasonable requests, with employers giving them a hard time in an attempt to save money. However, those against the strikes often cite the unfairness of using innocent parties as “pawns” in the battle. Unfortunately for the nay-sayers, the pressure applied by these so-called “pawns” is often what encourages governments or other employers to concede defeat (or at least compromise), and so strikes are a bargaining tool not likely to come to an end anytime soon.

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Know a Volunteer Leader in your Community?

The deadline for the annual Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development is fast approaching. The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office is asking individuals, councils and economic development committees to identify candidates for this esteemed award.

Many volunteers help to improve the economic vitality of Leeds Grenville. Our

goal is to honour them for their ongoing efforts. If you have someone in mind within the 10-member municipalities of Leeds Grenville, consider putting their name forward. You can connect with us at econdev@uclg. on.ca or call Deanna Clark at 613-342-3840, ext. 5360.

For more information and nomination forms in both Word and PDF, visit https://invest.leedsgrenville.

com/en/contacts-newsevents/economic-development-summit-2022.aspx.

The Economic Development Leadership Award will be presented at the annual Economic Development Summit on November 18, 2022.

The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, September 30, at 4 pm.

by Brandon Mayer

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Dolly and Loretta wowed me with their fabulous looks and temperament at the International Plowing Match on Thursday. Photo by Dorothea Larsen.

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Final Household Hazardous Waste Day of 2022

Township of North Dundas 636 St. Lawrence Street, P.O. Box 489, Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0 www.northdundas.com

The Boyne Road Hazardous Waste Facility will be OPEN for its FINAL session in 2022 on Saturday, October 1st between the hours of 8:00am till 12:00pm for the residents of Dun das County to safely remove their Household Hazardous Waste.

Any questions contact: 613-774-5157

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The Voice of North Grenville 12 www.ngtimes.ca The North Grenville Times September 29, 2022 KLUB 67 Euchre – Fun, social card playing every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly at 1pm, September to May. Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Cres. Everyone welcome, $5.00, cash prizes. Kemptville Cancer Support Group. Third Wed/ month starting from 1-3 pm. 100 Rubin St, Kemptville, Higmar Room, downstairs. For further information, call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. No food or drinks will be served. Hope to see you there.

North Grenville to recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

On September 30 at 12 pm, North Grenville’s Council will raise the Every Child Matters Flag to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Indigenous community members, members of the public, students, families and Municipal Staff are warmly invited to attend this public event.

In addition to the flag raising ceremony, there will be an unveiling of a new mural created by local Indigenous artist Finian Paibomesai.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

Municipal Services and Tax Payments:

In recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the North Grenville Municipal Office will be closed on September 30. Arenas will remain open and there is no change to the garbage, recycling and organic collection.

As a result of the of-

fice closure, tax payments will be accepted on Monday, October 3 with no penalty.

Background:

In June, 2021, the Canadian government passed legislation to mark September 30th as a federal statutory holiday to acknowledge truth and reconciliation, as recommended by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, previously known as Orange Shirt Day, is an opportunity to recognize and commemorate the tragic history and ongoing legacy of residential schools. It is also a day to honour and remember the survivors, their families and communities who continue to bear witness to these tragedies.

The Municipality of North Grenville began working on a localized Reconciliation effort in the summer of 2021 in support of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s “Calls to Action,” and retained the services of the Indigenous advisory firm, First Peoples Group.

The following steps have been conducted to date:

Council recognized September 30, 2021, as

the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and held a Every Child Matters Flag Ceremony with local Indigenous leaders and members of the community.

On November 8, 2021, North Grenville lowered its flags in recognition of Indigenous Veterans Day, to recognize and acknowledge the many contributions and sacrifices of First Nations, Inuit and Métis to Canada’s war efforts and peacekeeping missions.

Members of Council and municipal staff took part in Indigenous Awareness Training.

In February 2022, North Grenville’s Council adopted an Indigenous Land Acknowledgement. The acknowledgement was created in consultation with First Peoples Group and was shared with Indigenous community members and local stakeholders who had been in contact with the Municipality and was revised based on their feedback.

Council adopted North Grenville’s new Community Strategic Plan on January 25, 2022. Reconciliation is a key value in the plan and is prioritized in a number of the goals and actions. It is expected that

once the Reconciliation Framework is complete the Strategic Plan will be updated to include more specific actions.

In early 2022, municipal staff began reviewing its procedures, policies and strategic documents to assess how they align with the Municipality’s reconciliation efforts. This assessment is the foundation for developing a Reconciliation Framework for the Municipality - created in consultation with the community.

On June 8, 2022, the Municipality held a Town Hall where community members including Indigenous residents shared their goals for reconciliation in North Grenville. This input is being used to draft the Reconciliation Framework which will be shared with Indigenous community members in the near future.

For more information visit: https://www. northgrenville.ca/live/ community-involvement/ truth-and-reconciliation

Siegman, Linda Jean

(nee Wasyliniuk)

February 13, 1946- September 18, 2022

Loving mother of Karen Robbie Toffoli), Sandra (Barbara Kontes) and Lisa. Daughter of the late Stephen and Sophie Wasyliniuk, sister to the late Edward Wasyliniuk, late Sandra Nichols and Tim Wasyliniuk. Cherished grandmother to Ryan, Joshua and Kyle Toff oli, Nicholas (Christina Jones) and Christopher Rinaldo (Dr. Emily Kornelsen), Brandon Siegman and Alex Porter.

Proud great grandmother to Ava and Evergreen. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. A special thank you to the amazing staff at Bayfield Manor and Dr. Leonard for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Humane Society in her memory.

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Ill staff members cause post office interruptions

tory inside. Speculations suggested that as many as five or six staff were out sick with COVID-19, though these numbers could not be verified.

by Brandon Mayer

Earlier this month, North Grenville residents experienced unexpected delays in mail delivery. It turns out that the delays were caused by a problem that has become all too familiar in the past two years – an outbreak of COVID-19 amongst several Canada Post staff members working the lo-

cal offices.

Frustrated locals have shared their stories of waiting on important documents or packages to arrive in the mail. Mail delivery vehicles were observed sitting idle during normal work hours, and those entering the Kemptville Post Office during the peak period of the delays reported that face masks were manda-

The issues were not limited only to the Kemptville Post Office. Mail delays of over a week were also reported in Oxford Station and the South Gower area, and delays in other parts of North Grenville were almost certainly experienced as well. The return to normal service has been gradual, as can be expected in the wake of having multiple staff away with illnesses. The phone number listed for the Kemptville Post Office did not appear to be in service when called.

After more than two

years of pandemic life, a much-anticipated “return to normal” is starting to settle in. Those who test positive for COVID-19 are no longer required to isolate for a set period of time. Instead, Ontario rules are now once again focusing on an “all respiratory illnesses” approach to handling the spread of infection. As with other respiratory illnesses, those with COVID-19 are now instructed to stay home until their symptoms have been significantly improving for 24 hours, even if this takes less than the previous mandatory five-day isolation period.

Despite loosened public health rules, outbreaks of illness will always be

a threat to the smooth operation of any organization. In the case of COVID-19, just because staff are able to return to work a couple of days after infection if they are feeling well enough does not mean that the illness won’t keep them out for longer. COVID-19 is also likely to continue carrying a certain “stigma” for years to come, given the impact that it had on day-to-day life for an extended period of time.

Staffing shortages are becoming more familiar in recent years not only because of COVID-19, but also because of staffing shortages across almost every industry. Many businesses are now offering very competitive

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The uproar over the recent post office delays shows that despite the increasingly digital world we live in, many people still rely on mail service. The mighty post office is a symbol of Canadian society that is not likely to disappear any time soon.

Passed away peacefully at Bayfield Manor in Kemptville, ON at the age of 76. Beloved wife of the late Edward Cliffe Siegman.

A different kind of sickness

An Egg- citing night for young writers

It’s a despicable human who preys on people to defraud them of money. What kind of sickness drives a person to such lows?

It’s a sad fact that every year, millions of seniors fall victim to fraud. They are prime targets because they tend be trusting, have savings and good credit, and struggle to identify scoundrels posing as government agencies, tech support, repair people, or even family members.

Another tragic group of victims are the thousands of international students seeking an honest education abroad. Perpetrators raise false alarms about their visas or take money for fake scholarship applications and non-existent accommodations. What a horrible opening experience for the very people the world needs as global ambassadors.

What drives a person to have no scruples, no decency, no heart? What happens that makes a person do such abhorrent things to innocent strangers?

Experts say fraud is a learned behaviour and there are two main categories of fraudster. One is the con artist. This kind uses self-confidence to trick victims with well-honed skills in deception. Think of the circus showman.

The second type is usually an otherwise honest person who succumbs to criminal acts. The ingredients are pressure and opportunity. Pressure is often financial – mounting debt, living beyond means, or pride in a reputation for financial success. Opportunity comes from knowledge of how to commit the crime without getting caught.

How do these people justify their actions? Some feel like they are righting a wrong. This is common in workplaces where fraud is rationalized as a retribution for something deemed unfair practice by employers. Having a rationale doesn’t make it right, but however bad, at least there is a motivation that can be understood.

But by the numbers, there are far too many scoundrels who take advantage of vulnerable people for no understandable reason. They are crooks of the worst variety. They are evil-minded, plain and simple. It’s a different kind of sickness.

What can honest, law-abiding citizens do to counteract this social malady?

The answer is in knowing that fraud is like a virus. It’s moves from person to person and mutates.

There are and always will be scoundrels on this Earth. Some of them, most certainly, have clinical cases of sociopathic personality disorders, the result of who knows what. They need diagnosis and treatment.

But far too many crooks have simply lost their morality or perhaps never had it.

It’s a sad realization. There is, however, an inoculation against this illness. Everyone needs to educate themselves.

Just like any other chronic disease, it’s too late if you wait for it to happen. Instead, take steps now to protect yourself.

Do your research before handing over money. Get a second opinion. Don’t trust people you don’t know. Don’t believe everything you read or see. Change your passwords. Keep your private information safe and don’t share it. Know the common scams.

There is a game taught to children living in dangerous neighbourhoods. A player is asked to kick a ball down a line between two rows of the rest of the children, who are instructed to try to kick the ball away. Of course, the child with the ball has no hope of success. But then the player is asked to try again, this time surrounded by a group of other players serving as protectors. This time, the child can kick the ball safely to the other end.

It's a good lesson for all. Surround yourself with protectors.

There are, thankfully, a lot of people who genuinely want to make the world a better place.

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by Ashley Sloan

The winners of the Rotary Writing Challenge were announced Tuesday evening at the Kemptville Youth Center. President of the Rotary Club Nadia Diakun Thibault was thrilled that so many entries were submitted. She said: " As one of the judges, it was a pleasure to read these entries as you all have very creative minds. I would like to encourage you to keep writing no matter

how small of an idea, it is great practice that could lead to published books, or even a Nobel prize."

This contest was sponsored by the Egg Farmers Association and was open to all youth from North Grenville and Merrickville Wolford areas. The authors were to write an essay or a fable format on the topic “Imagine a small act in your community that would have a lasting impact”. The

A positive story

entries, based on age group, were to be 500 to 2000 words and submitted by the end of August.

Cora and John Beking from the Egg Farmers Association of Ontario said they are always looking for ways to engage youth, this was an egg-cellent way to challenge them. “We felt that writing is a very important skill, and this is the second year that we have been able to sponsor this challenge."

The Egg Farmers Association is a huge established organization that supports businesses in our communities. Money is set aside each year they can sponsor golf tournaments, walk-athons and other community events. Last year, Cora and John approached the other egg farmers about getting sponsorship for this writing challenge.

Congratulations go to the following winners, who received a monetary reward:

Ages 10 - 13 Category

: Elizbeth Newman , Ethen Geurts, Ayoa Ritchie

Ages 14 - 18 Category: Andre Geleynse, Eliza Batchelor, Oceanne Joanette

A huge thank you to all the young authors who submitted their stories, The Egg Farmers Association, The Rotary Club and The Kemptville Youth Center, as well as to the Judges for their time and support. If you are interested in volunteering, the Rotary Club and the Kemptville Youth Centre are always looking for new members.

I wanted to reach out to you with a good news story after I read the cover of this week's North Grenville Times. I felt very sad to hear about what happened to Mayor Peckford's signs and I wholeheartedly agree with you that this is not behavior we would expect in our community.

I'm not sure if you're seen my car around town, but my teenager and I decorated it with a lot of loving messages. I have had people come and talk to me when they see the car and some have left notes on my car to thank me for making their day.

Take care and may you be well, Bradlee Zrudlo

north grenville

MELISSA OTTENHOF Marketing Consultant

Hosted by:

Eliza Batchelor - Andrea Geleynse - John & Cora Beking of Egg FarmersOcean Joanette - Elizabeth Newman - Nadia Diakun-Thibault of Rotary - Ethan Geurts. Unable to attend: Ayo Ritchie

Grenville

The Workshop Dance Studio

BIA Director, Deron Johnston

Rebecca Cronk, owner of Get Cronk'd

Sarah Maloney, Laurier Optical, Kemptville

Brewed Awakenings, Kemptville

The students at Merrick Prep

Will Pearl, Steven's Creek

Tim Girard, Good Night bed Company

Billy eating up all the local news, submitted by BMR

Nina Tachuk, Royal Lepage

Tanner Loughlin thinks his family’s business B&G Loughlin Tractors is front page news

The Food Corner

By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville

Beans, beans, beans: great for vegetarians and meateaters alike either for lunch or to accompany another main dish at dinner time. They are healthy, tasty and have a wide variety of applications. This week’s 3-Bean Salad is an example of mixing fresh beans with canned. For those with soya intolerance, replace with Chick Peas or another bean of your choice. This recipe works just fine and takes very little time to make so give it a go!

3-Bean Salad

Ingredients

1 cup green beans, diced

1, 14 oz can of soya beans (or Chick Peas)(drained0

1, 14 oz can of kidney beans (drained)

2-3 fresh tomatoes, diced

5 green onions, chopped

5 oz of Feta cheese, in cubes

2 tablespoons of chives, preferably fresh

3 tablespoons of capers with their vinegar (optional)

5 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 tablespoons of tomato paste

2 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar

Fresh ground pepper

Preparation

In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, tomato paste and balsamic vinegar

Blanch the green beans and cool in cold running water

Add all of the beans to the dressing and toss

Add the tomatoes, green onions, chives and capers and toss again

Top with Feta and a couple of twists of freshly ground pepper

Best from pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

73’s successfully take their season opener

Falls on Sunday to face the Bears for an evening challenge to post another winner with 4 - 3 victory.

The sports guy

Wednesday evening, the Kemptville 73’s ventured into Nepean to meet the Raiders for their season opener to post a 5 to 3 victory.

Nepean drew first blood with man advantage as Coleman Bennett PPG with helpers from Liverman and Posthumus to beat Conor Blackwood at 15:14. Kemptville outgunned their opponents by 18 to 13 with 2 PP, and 1 PS without results.

Whyte combined with Savignac to set up Chase Lammi in the slot, past Gage Stewart at 4:46 to tie it up to open the second. Kemptville’s Patrick Haughian assisted from Vollett with Campeau for the tiebreaker at 5:05. The 73’s with extra man after tic-tac-toe from Whyte and Savignac to give Chase Lammi PPG at 11:08 for the go ahead. Breakdown with Kemptville’s D with Hilfiker finding Jack Matsukubo at 12:23 to put Raider’s within one. Nepean closed in to even it up at 13:03 when on PP Joshua Reid PPG assisted from Hilfiker and Rivard. Very tight checking second with Kemptville only outshooting Nepean by 3 to 2 and each having one unsuccessful PP.

Last twenty was a seesaw battle of stoppers as the combination of Lammi with Savignac, so Ty Whyte could rifle in the tiebreaker at 18:25. Vollett onto the tape of Chase Lammi for his hat trick and 73’s insurance at 19:23 to hand them a 5 to 3

win. Nepean came on strong to launch 16 to 11 SOG.

Coach Shawn’s post contest comments summed it up: “Offensively we were good and our older guys scored some big goals. Goaltending kept us in the game when we needed it. We have some things to clean up on the defensive side, but overall it was good to get our first win”.

Home opener for Kemptville 73’s to face the Navan Grads on Friday evening was an unsuccessful effort as they handed their opponent a 5 - 4 win. Kemptville spent much of the 60 minutes riding the pine as they posted 7 infractions to dig themselves a hole. Over 400 hockey fans witnessed a squeaker that should have been a different result.

The fans were treated to a first time “beer in the barn”, as Overflow Brewing was on hand offering draft beer through the evening.

Initial frame opened with the magic of the 73’s Campeau with Morency to find Carter Vollett on the doorstep to direct it past Diego D’Allessandro at :53. Kemptville struck again with a rocket from Emile Trottier after receiving from Palmer cycling the zone at 4:45 to make it a two goal lead. This second marker chased the Grads stopper with being down by two. Navan countered at 13:16 when Blake Hall assisted with Butler and Di Chiara as Conor Blackwood failed to squeeze the rubber as it

trickled in. Kemptville on PP with miscue to hold the line allowed Vassos to spring Michael Urgo free for SHG at 17:51 for a tie. Both teams evened out SOG with 15.

To the young fans' delight, the infamous “chucka-puck” after the second flood was in play. Kemptville with two in the sin bin were faced with defending a 5 on 3 for 4 minutes and 41 seconds to begin the second stanza. Owen Parsons PPG capitalized with helpers from Ianniello and Paone at :47 for the tiebreaker. The Grads still on PP when Paone hammers the net and the puck flips high as Owen Parsons bats it home for his second at 1:57 for the insurance. Carter Vollett. for his second after going end to end driving hard through Braedyn McIntosh to move Kemptville within one at 3:35. At 11:32 Trottier reversed to Houle on point with extra man and Matthew Yakubowski PPG to pull the trigger top shelf water bottle high from the rebound to even it at 4. Kemptville outgunned by 14 to 10 to close the second.

Final twenty miler with both squads having equal opportunities as Singher to Gabriel Crete to launch a missile under the bar and out at 10:33 to make it 54. Kemptville yanked their stopper for extra attacker at 19:31, but Navan built a wall in front of their backstop to hold on for a victory.

Your 73’s venture into the “Bears Den” in Smiths

Smiths Falls connected early in the first at :17 when Sean James assisted by Campbell with Joss to put it behind Jacob Biron. Bears on attack with helpers from James and Joss to find Ty Campbell at 18:21 for two goal lead. Kemptville answered back at 19:18 as Savignac off the wall back to Thomas on the line and Benjamin Campeau buried it behind Will McEvoy. Kemptville outgunned Smiths Falls 15 to 13 behind by one.

Kemptville came on with combination from Whyte to Devon Savignac at 8:04 to knot it up at two. Haughian commanded the point, as Savignac on to the tape of Ty Whyte to break the tie and award the 73’s the lead. Smiths Falls bouncing back to outshoot Kemptville 12 to 9.

Last twenty with man advantage for the Bears as Thomas Gangl PPG assisted from Campbell with James with a strange shot at :00 to even it up at three. Kemptville with extra attacker when Houle rifles one to the net and Devon Savignac PPG sniped in his second for tiebreaker at 1:57 for 4 - 3 victory. The Bears with 11 to 8 SOG and 1 PP for 3, and Kemptville 1 for 1.

Hockey with EDGE…. see you on the wall Friday at 7:30 pm when the Ottawa Junior Senators in the 73’s barn seeking revenge.

73’s stopper shutdown sniper…Conor Blackwood makes a stance when being pressured from attacker with five on three during a Friday night contest with Navan Grads to suffer a 5 - 4 defeat