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The all-candidates meeting held at the Municipal Centre last Thursday was a clear win for Democracy. A full house provided a series of intelligent questions on a variety of topics, and the four candidates present gave a good account of themselves over the two hours of the meeting. People came from North Grenville, Merrickville-Wolford, and as far away as Prescott, to get a last chance to see and hear the candidates before the October 21 vote. After each candidate gave a 2-minute opening, the floor was opened to questions from the floor, as well as those in written form, handed in
through the evening. Topics ranged from seniors’ issues, to electoral reform and climate change. There were questions on mental health, federal finances, and Canada’s treatment of veterans. Michael Barrett, for the Conservatives, faced good questions on his party’s attitude to climate change, and made a clear declaration against electoral reform, stating that the current system “has served us well”. He was the only one of the four to take that position, each of the others being in favour of abolishing the First Past the Post system. However, Josh Bennett, of the Liberal Party, did not believe that
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try and defend his party leader, noting that he had not committed any crime, and the audience showed their disagreement quite audibly. Aside from the absence of the Peoples Party of Canada candidate, Evan Hindle, the all candidates meeting was an example of positive engagement on the part of the candidates and the audience. The full house illustrated the level of interest in the wider community in politics and a healthy democracy. The meeting was sponsored by the North Grenville Times, with the valued support of municipal staff.
by Katie Nolan Amazing things happen at a kitchen party: food, music, companionship, sometimes a bit of dancing and, if you're lucky (or unlucky, depending on your point of view), Uncle Wayne pulls out his accordion. The only thing better than a kitchen party is a kitchen party that is raising funds and awareness for a good cause. And here's your invite to a party that is going to do just that. A new refugee sponsorship group, Open Arms, has been established in Kemptville. The group is hosting a fundraising party on November 1, from 7-10 pm to help support the newcomer they are sponsoring. The kitchen party-style event will be held at Catered Affairs on Kemptville Campus at 820 Heritage Drive. A song circle, light snacks and a cash bar will be a part of the evening. Entry is by donation and all are welcome to come for the evening or just drop in! Open Arms is a group of local citizens who have come together with a common interest in helping others. Through Canada’s Blended Visa Office-Referred refugee
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first year in Canada. However, there are start-up and unexpected costs as well, and Open Arms is asking for help with these. The fundraising goal is $6200. Your support as a donor would help ensure that the refugee obtains safe and secure housing, basic necessities, and help to set them up for success as they gain independence in our country. If you are unable to attend the party, you can still contribute to the project online at this link. You will receive a charitable tax receipt for your donation. donate.mcccanada. ca/registry/open-arms We have all chosen to live in North Grenville and we know why we like it in this community. You may have lived here a long time and you want to help someone else to get established here. Or you may be a newcomer yourself and find yourself wanting to reach out and make connections. Whichever it is, we invite you to come and meet new friends. Oh, but Uncle Wayne, please leave your accordion behind this time.
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by Lynda Sharpe-Lalonde St. James Anglican Kemptville would like to thank the following companies for helping to make the 50's 60's 70's Music & Dance, on October 5, such a success. NG Times, Hard Stones Grill, Body & Sole, Walker & Associates, RB Heating, Rekmans Automotive, Justin Rice Insurance, Cranberry Hill Animal Hospital, Thomas M. Byrne, BrokerLink Insurance, Brewed Awakenings and Moose Mart. Everyone had a wonderful time and are looking forward to next year! Thank you, the Ways & Means Team, St. James Anglican. Oct.16, 2019
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Shoeboxes save lives
by Carol Friesen Did you know that a simple shoebox gift can transform a child’s life? Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s
Purse, is a hands-on way for individuals and groups in Canada to bring joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled
HOLY CROSS CHURCH BAZAAR Holy Cross Church Annual Bazaar which will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Included at the bazaar will be sales of handcrafted items such as knitting, and crocheting, and Christmas items which include wreaths and other decorations. There will also be freshly baked goods, plants, books, and a resale table. Also available will be a delicious hot lunch which is always well received. The bazaar will take place at Holy Cross Church Hall and Holy Cross School gymnasium located at 503 Clothier St West in Kemptville.
$10 with your shoebox gift helps to cover shipping and other project costs. This is a great project for groups, organizations, families, and individuals! Pick up preprinted shoeboxes at Dollar Tree in Kemptville or at Kemptville Pentecostal Church (1964 Hwy #43). Shoebox gifts should be dropped off at one of these locations during national collection week, November 18 to 24. For more information or to get supplies for your group, please e-mail Carol Friesen, OCC Community Relations Coordinator for North Grenville at carolfriesen.occ@gmail.com, or call Pastor Steven Kohls, OCC Logistics Coordinator for North Grenville at 613258-5779.
shoeboxes. As Samaritan’s Purse works to provide physical and spiritual relief to hurting people all over the world, shoeboxes remind children suffering through war, poverty, famine, disease, and disaster that they are loved and not forgotten. This may be the first gift a child has ever received— and it carries a life-changing message that not only are they loved by someone in the world, they are loved by God as well. It’s easy to get involved! Start with a standard or preprinted shoebox to pack for a boy or girl, and fill it with a “wow” toy such as a doll, stuffed animal, or soccer ball with pump, and other items such as school supplies, other fun toys, and hygiene items. A donation of
by Margaret Armour St. Paul's Presbyterian Church Choir in Kemptville is excited to present Ron Donnelly and the Marlboreens in concert on Saturday, October 26, at 7pm. Ron and the guys are no strangers to Kemptville audiences and they always guarantee a great time for everyone. Their sweet country sounds will have you tapping your toes and singing out loud to many familiar favourites! The church is located in downtown Kemptville (319 Prescott Street at the corner of Mary Street). No tickets are required as this is a "pay what you can" event - all proceeds will go to support the St. Paul's Furnace Fund. But get there early, as it will be a full house! And, of course, in true Presbyterian fashion, delicious, home-baked refreshments will be provided. Mark your calendars and tell your neighbours - we look forward to seeing you!
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The Importance of Biosecurity in Protecting Farm Animals by Ernie Hardeman, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Protecting farm animal health goes way beyond feeding our livestock healthy, nutritious feed and providing a clean, comfortable space for them to live. Taking care of farm animals also includes protecting them against illnesses that can inadvertently be brought onto the farm from an outside source when proper safety protocols are not followed. Ontario’s farm and food businesses work hard to protect and care for their animals’ health and welfare through a series of best practices known as biosecurity. Biosecurity standards help prevent the introduction and spread of disease or pests on agricultural premises. These crucial practices, everywhere livestock are present, help keep our animals healthy and our food systems safe. Certain illnesses can have devastating consequences to farm animals, the local economy and, in some cases, public health. If you visit a farm, you can – and should – do your part to help keep yourself, your family, and farm animals healthy. Here are some safety and biosecurity practices I encourage everyone to follow when visiting a farm: • Get permission from the farmer before entering a farm, particularly if you intend to go into a barn or other area where animals are housed. • Wear clean clothing and footwear or wear coveralls and shoe-covers in barns. • Wash your hands both before entering and after leaving the farm. • Minimize contact with animals and avoid touching animal feed and water supplies. • Always ask before feeding animals. • Do not bring any outside food or beverages into animal areas. By not following all of these safety and biosecurity practices, you may unknowingly introduce illnesses and put those farm animals at risk for disease. The health and welfare of farm animals is a shared responsibility among farmers, industry members, service providers, and the provincial and federal governments – and anyone who visits a farm. Oct.16, 2019
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Discussion Forum on Affordable Housing to be held October 22 North Grenville Council is holding a Discussion Forum on Affordable Housing on Tuesday, October 22, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm at the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water St., Kemptville). This is part of a series of monthly Discussion Forums that North Grenville’s Municipal Council is convening to hear directly from residents on issues that affect them. “North Grenville is a rapidly evolving community
where housing is becoming more expensive and rental options are very limited. The Interim Report developed by the Task Force on Affordable Housing examined the current state of affordable rental housing and home ownership, identified gaps and opportunities, and identified actions the Municipality can take to increase options and access to affordable housing,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. Council welcomes input
and ideas from a diversity of residents and business leaders in our community who are familiar with housing challenges or who are personally affected. The Mayor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing will give a brief presentation outlining their Recommendations that were provided at the September 17, Council Meeting. Residents will have the opportunity to learn more
about the current state of affordable housing in the Municipality of North Grenville, and the recommendations outlined in the Interim Report. Members of the Task Force and Municipal Council will be available to answer questions. The Mayor’s Task Force on Affordable Housing was set-up by the current Mayor and Municipal Councilors as a means of identifying priority short-term and longer-
term objectives and implementation strategies aimed at advancing affordable housing availability and options for the residents of North Grenville. Following the Discussion Forum, the Task Force will hold its monthly meeting beginning at 7:15pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend.
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FASD Awareness Day in 2020
by Robert More The Rural FASD Support Network is pleased to confirm the 2nd FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) Awareness Day will be held at Queen’s Park on Feb. 24, 2020, from 10am to 1pm in room 230. We thank MPP Steve Clark for sponsoring FASD Awareness Day at Queen's Park, and his continued support for our families as well as MPP Monique Taylor (NDP) who has also championed the need for more effective FASD supports and strategies. On the first FASD community awareness day (April 11, 2018), two notable milestones took place: September 9th was officially recognized as International FASD Awareness Day in Ontario; and Bill 44 (which later became Bill 91) to amend the Education Act unanimously passed 1st reading with multi-party support. Around the same time, Dr. Popova of the Kids Brain Health Network released her ground-breaking research establishing FASD prevalence in the GTA for children ages 9-11 at 3-4%. This is astounding when you consider the current prevalence rate for Autism in this same population base is 1.52% according to 2018 National Autism Spectrum Disorder Surveillance System. The Rural FASD Support Network is made up of more than 100 families, and as we have continued to advocate for individuals living with FASD, it has been clear that further awareness is needed to effect a true provincial FASD strategy for all Ontario. 8 currently sitting MPPs, along with members of their staffs, attended the original FASD Awareness Day in April 2018. Since that time, the Rural FASD Support Network has engaged with journalists and the media to bring greater awareness to the public about this lifetime neurological disability: Vanessa Hrvatin of the National Post, Christine Maki of CBC News, Dr. Brian Goldman of White Coat, Black Art on CBC Radio, and Steve Paikin of The Agenda; as well as community partnerships with the Ottawa SenaOct. 16, 2019
tors and Sens Army. Through our work, the Rural FASD Support Network partnered with Health Nexus, during their development of Ontario's provincial hub for FASD; Citizen Advocacy Ottawa and its highly successful Fetal Alcohol Resource Program;
as well as the research teams at CanFASD and Kids Brain Health Network. In anticipation of the upcoming event in February 2020, and with policy input from the Fetal Alcohol Resource Program and CanFASD that is further informed
by the lived experience of the Rural FASD Support Network families, we have identified nine Ontario ministries and 23 proposed legislative changes. It is our hope that through these changes greater public consultation will result and eventually a provincial
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strategy will be established. These changes are based on the strategies of British Columbia, Alberta and the Yukon and demonstrate more than a decade of evidence and effectiveness, as well as remaining consistent with the Ontario Roundtable Report of 2015. Thanks to the support of the Kids Brain Health Network and Beckwith Township, at least 12 families and their children will attend on Feb. 24th, sharing their stories and personal insights that illustrate the critical need for these changes. Leading up to the February 24th event, we will be sharing with you each of
these proposed legislative changes, why they work and the impact they will have on the estimated 300,000+ Ontarians with this disability. It should be noted most of these changes do not require additional funding but rather focus on creating awareness and changing eligibility criteria for the current funding to include individuals with FASD. Thank you for your commitment to serving the people of Ontario; we look forward to collaborating with you in finding long-term and sustainable solutions for those with FASD.
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Climate change and youth mental health
Some Common Nutrition Myths (#1) by Marie Traynor RD, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Registered Dietitians receive many questions about foods commonly found in supermarkets and specialty shops. Now that Canada’s new Food Guide recommends increasing plantbased protein we are hearing more about plant-based beverages such as those made from soy, oat, almond, cashew and rice. Knowing what’s in each product will help readers decide what’s best for them. Check the nutrition facts table and compare products. Start by looking at the serving size to be sure you are comparing equal amounts. Only fortified soy beverage is part of Canada's Food Guide. Other non-dairy beverages do not have the same amount of protein and may not have the same amounts of vitamins and minerals as cow's milk and fortified soy beverage. Cow’s milk has almost 9 grams of protein per cup. Non-dairy beverages range from 0 to 7 grams. The amount of calcium found in a cup of cow’s milk is about 30% to 35% of your daily need. So look at the % Daily Value (%DV) for this same amount in fortified non-dairy beverages. Also, look for Vitamin D. You’ll find it in the cow’s milk and fortified soya beverage but often not in the others. Consider choosing the non-sweetened versions of plantbased beverages. Check the Nutrition Facts table to compare sugar contents listed under carbohydrates. And, look at the ingredients list for words ending in “ose” and words like juice and syrups. Children under 2 years of age should not be given non-dairy beverages such as soy, almond, rice, coconut or others because they do not have enough fat or protein to meet children’s growth and development needs. Work with a Registered Dietitian if your child has a milk allergy or is vegan. Connect with the Health Unit on Facebook and Twitter, go to healthunit.org or call toll free 1-800-660-5853.
Sarah Culhane signs Larry Pegg's poster supporting his efforts to bring awareness to the connection between youth mental health and climate change. “She was hiding a deep darkness towards humanity’s lack of respect for living things and the planet,” Larry says. The loss of his daughter lit a fire inside Larry to get his message out there. Children and youth all over the world are expressing their anxieties about the future of the planet. A survey in the U.K. showed that half of children between the ages of seven and eleven worry about climate change. Reuters reported in September that British psychologists say that children are increas-
by Hilary Thomson A local man has made it his mission to spread the word about the prevalence of ecoanxiety as it relates to youth mental health in our country. Larry Pegg was drawn to the issue after his 21-year-old daughter, Kellyanne, committed suicide in December, 2007. After her passing, Larry found letters she wrote expressing her despair when it came to the future from an environmental perspective.
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and youth mental health is what keeps him getting up every morning. His passion was palpable as he got several people who were in Geronimo Coffee House, where we had our interview, to add their names to his posters in support. One local entrepreneur, Sarah Culhane who lives in Metcalfe, was extremely interested in his story as she herself is working towards reducing her own environmental footprint. “It’s important work,” she says, asking Larry if she could give him a hug. It is clear that Larry is in constant pain from the loss of his daughter, even 12 years later. As a musician, he channels his pain into writing songs about global issues as it relates to mental health. “I find joy in moments under the umbrella of grief,” he says. “It rains almost everyday in my heart.” He recently shared one of his songs, No More Carbon Crime, at a Green Party rally, which he says he supports because they have the most robust plan to address climate change. “The Greens seem to understand this deep existential crisis that kids are having.” Despite his intense heartache, Larry believes there is hope, if concrete action is taken to address climate change for future generations. “Our most precious resources are our kids,” he says tearfully. “If we can see the light, let’s go to it.”
ingly suffering anxiety and grief about climate change. Larry says that it is not only his own personal loss that has shown him that these psychologists are right. He was one of thousands who marched to Parliament Hill on Friday, September 27, as part of the global climate strike. He had over 500 youth and their adult supporters sign two Bristol boards acknowledging the link between climate change action and mental health. As he told the youth he met on Parliament Hill his story, they tearfully told him of their own struggles coming to terms with what the reality of climate change means for their futures. “Many of them are planning not to have children,” he says. “Kids don’t know how to address their deep seeded fear.” It is a disservice to the country, Larry believes, that many of these very educated and smart young people don’t have the ability to vote. “They can drive cars and join the army, but they can’t vote,” he says disapprovingly. To rectify this, he believes it is up to adults who do have a voice when it comes to electing our next Prime Minister to listen to the youth, and even give them your vote. “Grandparents who may be voting for the last time, and undecided voters, give your vote to the kids,” he says. “Children’s lives depend on this.” Larry’s quest to spread awareness of the importance of addressing climate change
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Sad losses in our community
by Mayor Nancy Peckford As Fall descends, our community has been grieving the loss of several individuals who were near and dear to so many in North Grenville. In early September came the news of the tragic and senseless death of Master Corporeal Marty Brayman, just 32, who was born and raised in Kemptville, an enthusiastic hockey player and a graduate of St. Mike’s. MCpl. Brayman, who was highly respected for his dedication and skill, was on assignment with the Canadian Armed Forces in Panama City, Florida when he was violently assaulted at a social gathering. His passing came far, far too soon. Just days later, we learned of another passing, this time of a formidable community leader, Pat Maloney who was also born and raised in Kemptville. In addition to raising three wonderful daughters with his wife Anita, Mr. Maloney contributed greatly to this community as Councillor and Reeve spanning a period of 20 years between 1971 and 1989. A d d i t i o n a l l y, M r. Maloney was pivotal in
the establishment of the Kemptville Hospital, a game-changer for this town. He also founded the Kemptville Lion’s Club, and was a devoted organizing member of the Knights of Columbus’ annual Sweetheart Brunch (now in its 22nd year). North Grenville’s reputation as a deeply caring place is in no small part due to the efforts of Mr. Maloney, among so many others, who have understood how much stronger our community is when we take time for one another. Deputy Mayor Jim McManaman, a key organizer of the breakfast event since the beginning, fondly remembers countless years where Pat would not only do several shifts on the floor, but entertain hundreds in attendance with music and song. Around the same time of Mr. Maloney's passing, Don and Mary Lou Munz unexpectedly lost their daughter, Laurel Peters, 65. The Munz family had re-located several years ago to North Grenville to be closer to their daughter, Laurel. Once here, Don Munz seized the occasion to lend much time and talent to supporting the revi-
spectful. Unbeknownst to many, James was also very creative in the kitchen and made delicious birthday and wedding cakes, without sweating the recipes. James always represented the municipal department of Emergency & Protective Services for the annual Municipal Chili cook-off and soup competitions. He took pleasure in his elaborate pumpkin carving creations for which he spent weeks, sometimes months, planning. Many people knew James to drive a shiny bright blue Jeep which he fondly named the Cookie Monster, highlighting once again his good sense of humour, which was well appreciated, particularly on a tough day. No doubt, so many of these qualities shone through in his role as a devoted husband, grandfather, son, and good friend. A Funeral Service is being held at the Municipality of North Grenville on Friday, October 18 at 11 am for Mr. Petersen. As members of our community mourn and mark the loss of these individuals, we can take solace in the fact that our community has been immensely enriched by their unique journeys and contributions which are permanently woven into the fabric of this place. Life is indeed short, sometimes much shorter than expected, but the impact of a life well lived can never be erased or forgotten, especially here in North Grenville.
talization of Kemptville's downtown. The loss of Laurel has no doubt been very painful for family and friends. Finally, North Grenville’s long- serving Bylaw Officer, James Petersen, suffered an unexpected and fatal cardiac arrest on Friday, September 28. Just 52 years old, Mr. Petersen had served as a Bylaw officer for 25 years, 20 of them in North Grenville. For the last five years, he had also volunteered with the North Grenville Fire Service and forged strong bonds with the approximately 40 plus volunteers who sign up to be on for emergencies, day or night. Despite a demanding day job where Mr. Petersen encountered a lot of heightened emotions on the part of residents (for good or for bad), James was a loyal volunteer Firefighter who rarely missed a shift. It’s a testament to his dedication and deep love of this community that he added these new responsibilities in his later years. Those who worked closely with James remember him as kind, attentive, empathic and funny. He had an excellent memory, and sought to be fair and re-
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UPDATE UPDATE UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre **NOTE: Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live streamed and archived on the Municipal website. Agendas for upcoming meetings are published on the Friday prior to the meeting and minutes are posted after they are approved. Visit www.northgrenville.ca and click on Agendas, Minutes & Video in the Govern tab. COMMITTEE & PUBLIC MEETINGS Arts & Culture Advisory Committee – Tuesday, October 22 at 3:00 pm at the Municipal Centre Active Transportation Advisory Committee – Thursday, October 24 at 4:00 pm at the Municipal Centre
CURBSIDE GIVEAWAY WEEKEND
October 26 & 27 is North Grenville’s Curbside Giveaway Weekend. Find a new home for those unwanted, re-useable items and browse the curbs for some great finds of your own. Residents are responsible for putting away items left at the curb at the end of this event.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Deputy Clerk
The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Clerk. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
Facility Attendant – Part-Time
The Municipality of North Grenville is accepting resumes from interested and qualified candidates for the position of part-time facility attendant. The closing date to receive applications is 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. Additional information is available at www.northgrenville.ca/careers.
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Compost Update: Engineering Technologist Brandon Shipman from the Public Works Department presented a summary on the composting program initiated this past summer in anticipation of issuing a waste collection tender. 71 people (46% urban 49% rural and 4% non-residents) participated in the composting workshops this past summer, and of those 62 residents received complimentary composters. Of the 10 the participants who had their waste studied, it was found that 64% was waste, 29% compost and 7% meats or other. A follow up survey will be sent
to participants and a second waste audit is planned for the winter. Upcoming Public Discussion Forum: Council invites the public to attend the upcoming Discussion Forum to learn more about the recommendations put forward by the Task Force on Affordable Housing, October 22 from 5:30 – 7:00pm at the North Grenville Public Library (1 Water St.). Daytime Committee of the Whole Meeting Dates: October 23, November 6, November 13, and November 20. All meetings begin at 2:30pm in Meeting Room 1 (2nd Floor) at the
North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44, Kemptville). Agendas available at www.northgrenville.ca. Upcoming Meetings: Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, November 5th and 12th. All meetings begin at 6:30pm in Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre located at 285 County Rd 44, Kemptville and are live streamed via the Municipal website (www.northgrenville.ca). For more information contact Clerk Cahl Pominville at cpominville@northgrenville.on.ca, or at 613-2589569 ext. 110. www.ngtimes.ca
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The time that is given to us by David Shanahan It’s odd how things can come together in your mind (my mind, anyway). A few days ago, we marked Thanksgiving, a time when families get together and eat. I say “marked”, rather than “celebrated”, because I’ve been wondering if we really celebrate Thanksgiving at all. This is not some moralistic, religious tract, there’s something else in my mind. Thanksgiving - giving thanks - is a nice idea, and one which we could do well to consider more deeply, perhaps. Last week, we had our all candidates meeting, and one of the topics which was raised was mental health, and the increasing incidence of mental health issues among young people. In this issue, there’s an article about a man who is pointing out the connection between mental health in young people and their deep worries about climate change and what
it means for their future. Many young people are deliberately deciding not to have children when they marry, because they don’t want to bring children up in the world they see facing them over the coming decades. What do they have to be thankful for? A recent report says that, by the time they reach the age of 40, half of all Canadians will have a mental health issue of some kind. People are concerned, and rightly, about growing problems of homelessness, racism, and abuse, both physical and psychological, pervading society. What have we to be thankful for? But I have been wondering, which comes first? Many of us older people remember growing up with the threat of nuclear annihilation hanging over us. North Americans of a certain age used to have exercises in school where they hid beneath their desks and covered
their heads as a protection against a possible nuclear attack. But that didn’t stop them from growing up and having children. What has happened in the last decades to change people’s attitudes so much? There’s no question that these concerns are real, and the conditions causing them are genuine. But something has changed since the 1960's: there is a far more negative approach to life. I’m not saying that we should all have a rose coloured view of the world, denying reality and basing our lives on wishful thinking and blind optimism. But the fact is that we are all now surrounded by negativity: fears, false news, cynicism, pessimism and despair, especially among younger people. We have become so focused on the bad, the negative, the problems we face, that we have forgotten an equally true aspect of our human condition.
Grenville. But back off of the municipality-owned Kemptville College campus, please. To learn that the Director of Development for the municipality has identified the campus property as an appropriate site for a housing development - no matter what type, or which charity/ organization/developer - has tripped alarm bells set at a volume of eleven. The campus is its own distinct landscape - part of a history of agriculture and education. It will take work to realize a vision for the entire property. But if pieces are chipped away, it loses value. As real estate developers circle and drool, it's time to get serious about protecting this magnificent piece of land and see this proposed development for what it is - a door being cracked open for others to eventually enter. Isn't there another piece of property that qualifies for the Habitat for Humanity build? If the municipality chang-
es the zoning of this parcel of land in order to "do good" for Habitat for Humanity, sorry, but it doesn't do good for the integrity of the campus property. And an asset depreciates. At the very least, it sets a precedent for another future zoning change. The campus broken into a patchwork quilt becomes less appealing to investors. Consider this: the century-old brick buildings, the distance between the buildings, the trees, the expanse of green, the time it takes to walk from one building to another between classes... these elements contribute to its historic value, and its current valuation. It's time for the public to learn and understand more about how the municipality makes these decisions, and what it values about this unique property. Andrea Hossack Kemptville resident
History can teach us a great deal. There have been times when plague and war decimated entire populations. There have been times when everything seemed on the point of collapse and all civilised societies appeared on the brink of extinction. People and societies survived and prospered, regardless. Answers were found, progress was made, we’re still here. Watching the news these days, I have been asked: “Has it ever been this bad?”. The answer is: “Yes, it has, and sometimes, much worse”. But we survived. Of course, we are in a position where we may be destroying our own environment, killing our planet and polluting our food and water. Less vital, but equally appalling, we are destroying civil discourse, watering down our values as a society, and indulging in ever more depressing cynicism. Is disaster inevitable,
then? Should we return to the exercise of hiding beneath our desks and covering our heads to protect us when the walls cave in? As the editor of a newspaper, and an historian, I am very aware of the need for balance in our thinking, of some perspective in our approach to these crises that are threatening to overwhelm us. We have to print the news, but we also have to print the truth: that there is another side to human beings. In this country, at least, we have the basis for change and progress. We have a healthy democracy, an educated population, the freedom to debate and decide our future. Of course, nothing in this world is perfect. No-one has all the answers, and nothing is guaranteed. But the more we focus on the divisions and problems, the less able we will be to work together to find whatever answers there may be. Maybe I’m just an aging hippy look-
Dear Editor, Green Party lawn signs have a short lifespan in Bishop’s Mills. Two of three have been vandalized more than five times, including replacements. No other contending parties have signs in the community. The location at the fourway stop on the southeast corner of County Road 18 has been frequently trashed - once in less than two hours. Signs in front of a home south of the intersection have been driven over, and otherwise destroyed upon replacement. South of Bishop’s Mills and outside Oxford Mills, signs promoting the Liberal candidate were damaged. Removing or damaging signs can lead to a theft charge and a fine up to $400, according to the Canadian Criminal Code. Repeat offenders may face jail or have a criminal record. Michael Whittaker
Dear Editor, I am responding to Mr. Wright’s letter from the October 2 issue of the NG Times. In his first paragraph, he summarizes my letter of September 18 with the following phrase: “don’t spend money on anything, especially if it’s for the common good, unless it specifically benefits me.” I would like to respond, first, with a direct quote from my letter, as follows: “I think it’s good for a community to have some parks and recreation facilities, as long as they are well used, cost effective, don’t compete with private sector providers, and don’t place an excessive burden on property taxpayers.” Did Mr. Wright miss that line? I also find it interesting that his letter makes no attempt to address how to fund all the improvements that he seeks for this community, that includes a splash pad (about $430,000), groomed trails for skiing (I have no estimate of this, but maybe he could talk to the ski doo club), an indoor pool ($10-12,000,000), and a decent tarmac road (tar and chip costs
ing for good vibes, man. Maybe we are really all doomed. But I don’t think so. We may have raised a generation or two that don’t have the background of struggle and the experience of overcoming obstacles. Maybe we’ve made it too easy. Maybe we need to think about what we should be thankful for, to remember what there is of good and hope and honour in the world. I am still left with the idealism that believes that united we stand, divided we fall. And to prove what a geek I am, let me end with a quote from Lord of the Rings: “Frodo: I wish the Ring had never come to me. I wish none of this had happened. Gandalf: So do all who live to see such times, but that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, In regards to a recent letter re voting strategy by Mr. Hamill, I for one, and I’m sure there are more people, don’t think someone should be coaching or advising the public on how to vote. We get enough of that from the politicians. Also there is more at stake here than the climate. So if I were giving advice, I suggest if you don’t like conservative, don’t vote for them and let the public decide for themselves. We have far too many people in this country now trying to advise us on how to live. Gerry Tomlinson Dear Editor, Hello North Grenville residents and Director of Development Philip Gerrard: There is no question that Habitat for Humanity is an amazing and deserving organization, and it's great news that another build is being planned for a family in North
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about $50,000 per km, plus the cost of upgrading the base and ditching). If Mr. Wright would like to “guide council”, maybe he should attend some Committee of the Whole budget meetings and make some comments on how to address funding for the things he wants in the community, balanced against the limits to funding, taxation, and the tax burden on his community, many of whom are struggling with their property tax bills, especially young families with children, older workers, and retirees who do not have a generous government or other defined benefit pension. Yes, I made some comparisons to the parks and recreation facilities in Ottawa to show that this community is not so deprived. Here’s some more comparisons of amounts spent on parks and recreation by various municipalities as a percentage of their respective continued on page 9
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Michelle Obama: The teacher you wish your kids had by Christopher Macdonald Generally, my enthusiasm for attending crowded events, to see public figures who require high levels of security, is tepid at best. I am also sceptical of political family dynasties, as they are manifestations of plutocracy, more often than of meritocracy. It seems in politics, as in the World of Disney, the heir to Pluto’s dynasty is inevitably Goofy. But there was a spare ticket and my mom needed a driver, so on Friday, October 11, I went to see Michelle Obama speak in Ottawa, at The Canadian Tire Centre. While the audience filtered through security screening and into the amphitheatre, the prodigious hype in the form of a montage of inspiring pictures of Mrs. Obama, displayed on the big screens, and the glowing introductions from local media personalities just further triggered my growing cynicism about political figures in general. I wondered whether Michelle Obama was an average person who was made exceptional by circumstance, or an exceptional person whose
public image is managed make her more relatable to the average American. The thing is, despite my jaded attitude, and narrow presuppositions, in a little over an hour, she won me over. I am now a fan of Mrs. Obama. During the informal Q&A style presentation, as she shared some of her formative childhood experiences, and funny stories about her time as First Lady, she revealed herself to be a dedicated mother, a fitness guru, a philanthropist, and a bit of a stoic philosopher and comedienne. Listening to her, one got the sense that it is Michelle Obama’s character that has made her an exceptional person. Moreover, what she seems most eager to share with her audience, are the values and ethics that make up her character, so that others, especially children, can succeed too. Michelle Obama’s appearance in Ottawa on October 11, coincided with The International Day Of The Girl, which serves as a reminder of the ongoing need to support girls to overcome inequality. In reference to this, she
emphasized the importance of valuing children as ends in-of-themselves and never as means to a cute photo op, as some politicians seem to do. She credited being treated as a person of value in early childhood by her family, both as the keystone of the resilience she needed to overcome challenges, such as racism, and as the foundation of the self-confidence she needed to pursue the opportunities that lead to her success in life. She also shared her definition of excellence. According to Michelle Obama, excellence is not just a mark on a quantitative scale of achievement, but rather a qualitative product of a person’s habits and attitudes. What exemplified excellence for her, was how her father, despite suffering from a painful illness, went to his janitorial job each day, without complaint, in order to support his family. When confronting racism, she explained that considering the context, or background, of a racist person will help one to adhere to her maxim of “Going high when they go low”. Taking this into account, she said, acts as a
reminder that their behaviour reflects them only- not who you are. She added that, this realization does not justify racism, or make it less hurtful, but does make it easier to choose the most constructive response to it. In 2009, Barack Obama becoming President was inspiring to people world-wide, because it asserted that the USA was indeed a meritocracy. This year, on The International Day of the Girl, Michelle Obama’s talk was inspiring as a reminder that merit is made of hard work, good values and compassion for others. Walking out to the parking lot, I pondered out loud, that Michelle Obama was the type of person whom you wished every child could have as a school teacher. My mom agreed. Perhaps what makes her so appealing to others, is that her character just seems to resonate with that better version of ourselves, which we all aspire to manifest, especially as children, but which we sometimes need reminding about, especially as adults.
property tax bill in this municipality has been growing on average by 7.6% per year for the last five years, largely due to MPAC assessments plus the regular rate increases imposed by council. I am left wondering why this is acceptable to the council and administration of this municipality if inflation is only 1.6%. The net effect of the 7.6% increase minus the 1.6% inflation, is that an extra 6% windfall of tax revenue is being extracted from the property owners of this municipality every single year. Is this a trend that should continue? Where is this windfall of money going? Why can’t the municipality live within a stricter budget that respects the taxpayers’ money? Do such large increases in property taxes make the homeowner or business owner feel good about their future economic security in this community? I propose that council should start addressing this issue before engaging in any new spending. Council should be looking at creating a bylaw for themselves that would not allow any new debt or spending that is above the rate of inflation. To begin with, they could adjust the council imposed rate of taxation to
negate much of the average MPAC assessment increases. For example, if the total increase for a particular year is 7.6%, council could reduce the average tax rate by 6%, resulting in a property tax increase of 1.6%. There should be enough money coming in from growth of 1.4% and development fees to pay for the expanding scope of municipal government. I propose that the following would happen if council was reducing rates so that your tax bill was only increasing at the rate of inflation: 1) Word would get around. People and businesses would be clamoring to move to North Grenville, as it would be seen as an oasis of fiscal and tax sanity in all of Ontario (and Canada) resulting in more jobs and municipal tax revenue; 2) Your property would be more valuable (see 1) above); 3) Taxpayers would have more money available for voluntary civic engaged activities and charities; 4) Taxpayers would have more money to maintain and improve their properties; 5) Housing of all types would be more affordable; 6) Taxpayers would have more money for their own hobbies and leisure activities, rather than those imposed on
them by the municipal government; 7) It would stop and prevent wasteful and unnecessary municipal spending such as more white elephant projects and bureaucracy; 8) Taxpayers would have more money to prepare for retirement and to live with dignity in retirement. 9) Taxpayers wouldn’t grumble and complain so much - especially at budget meetings :) Stephen Hammond
Letters continued operating budgets: 1) Merrickville spends 3%; 2) Ottawa spends 7%; 3) North Dundas spends 17% (which is 50% of the amount spent on public works); 4) North Grenville spends 22% (which is 80% of the amount spent on public works). One of the reasons we pay high property taxes, and still have 130km of unsurfaced gravel roads in this municipality that Mr. Wright would like to cover in tarmac, is that too much money ($millions) is going to parks and recreation. There are also huge new costs to pay for an expanding bureaucracy at the Municipal Centre, as a result of downloads from the province, with virtually no push back on this from our council and administration. Provincial downloads are a stealthy, sneaky, and disingenuous way to put provincial responsibilities onto the shoulders of property taxpayers. Stephen Hammond Dear Editor, In my letter to the Editor in the September 25 edition of the NG Times, I drew attention to the stupefying growth in municipal property taxes. I made a calculation that showed that the average Oct. 16, 2019
Dear Editor, In reference to the letter in the Times about the “new” 40km safety area: Question: Would the author of this letter prefer to see someone struck and injured, or worse, killed, by a vehicle? What is more important: the cost of signs, or public safety? I live on Prescott Street and the traffic through here is horrendous by times. The speed limit is 40 km, but many do not obey the speed limit. It is difficult or dangerous to cross this street more often than not. Sincerely, Kath Piché 9
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Settled Science? by Jim Bertram Once again, the claims of global climate disaster are upon us. And the letters section in last week’s Times has sounded the alarm, stating that the debate over anthropogenic climate warming and ultimate disaster is over. We had better do as the climate orthodoxy orders us to do. Or else. The science is settled, crows the letter. Interesting concept. Settled science. No more questions. Good thing no one told Einstein that 100 years ago when he developed his ideas around relativity, which significantly affected the staid old world of Newtonian physics. Oops. Somebody having the bald-faced temerity to ask questions and challenge the Newtonian orthodoxy. All the beauty and stability of the Newtonian system was gone. But scientific and human progress was made, not only through the good work of Einstein. His work was made possible by the fact that the social and academic structures of his era allowed for his divergent thinking. His unwillingness to sit still and shut his mind down in the face of potential disapproval made for human progress. One wonders what would happen in our time if a scientific practitioner employed by the federal government, let’s say, tried to propose a hypothesis contradictory of current official climate orthodoxy. How likely would it be for a young Ph.D candidate to obtain funding if she or he wished to pursue an unorthodox line of thinking vis-à-vis the unsettled climate debate. I rather think the hammer of climate diktat would descend. And people know it. That’s why it is only those who are relatively independent financially, or retired like me, are able to make the comments which I bring forward. The example of Einstein/Newton is only one of a myriad which could be cited, and it underlines the reality that the science is never settled. Not in a free and democratic society in any case. Such language is used by those who wish, not for truth, but for control. Over you. And your wallets. In another part of the paper, a discussion of the history of climate change is presented, albeit briefly and thinly. It concentrates on the theoretical role of carbon dioxide during the ‘Little Ice Age’ in conjunction with changes in forests in the Western Hemisphere. That, in itself, is an interesting idea in a general sense. But, what caused this phenomenon, which wasn’t actually an ice age in the strictest sense of that term? A fact not alluded to in the Times article is that there is no consensus on the matter of causality of the ‘Little Ice Age’. Yes, folks. That’s right. Once again, the science isn’t settled. Some possibilities, however, have been suggested to explain this temporary change in climate, including: reduced solar energy, fluctuating oceanic pressure, more frequent volcanic eruptions, changes in ocean currents, and, yes, increased forest growth. Carbon dating of some ice samples indicate that the earth was exposed to less solar radiation during this time period, which potentially caused a decrease in temperatures. Additionally, geologic records indicate that volcanoes were particularly active during this time period as well. One later example is the Tambora volcano eruption of 1815, which caused cold, winter-like summers the following year across Europe and North America. The flow of ocean waters is also believed to have had an effect on the Little Ice Age by allowing the water temperatures to become colder than normal. All of these events combined may have contributed to varying degrees to the period of time known as the Little Ice Age. Or so it is proposed by various students of that phenomenon. As the foregoing may suggest, I would propose that, to those of us somewhat attached to Canada’s economic capacity which currently provides financial/fiscal resources for our current standard of living, it will be important to be very wary of the hysterical and fanatical claims of the Left which preaches annihilation for our economic sins unless we listen to their shouted message. Be quiet! The science is settled! Commit economic suicide! If Global Warming cum Climate Change ever does us in folks, it won’t be the climate that does it. It will be economic collapse through the application of Green policies by the three parties on the Left. So, vote the simplistic ABC (anything but Conservative) mentioned in last week’s letter to the editor if you must. But those who enjoy their current economic status, and who may wish for future prospects in that regard, better pass by that suggestion. There are two parties which you may wish to consider: the Conservatives and the PPC. Take a hard look at what the NDP , Greens and Liberals are saying and use your imagination. It’s not really hard to see where their economic non-policies lead. www.ngtimes.ca
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Calgary woman walking to Ottawa for climate change action sis is, reduce carbon emissions to net-zero by 2025, and create regional, national and international assemblies to make sure those things happen and to oversee the changes. “It is going to hurt, but going extinct and killing the planet is going to hurt a lot more,” she says. “They knew about this 30-40 years ago, that this was going to happen, and here we are anyway.” The journey from Calgary has not been easy for Ann. She has been delayed several times due to physical injury and had hoped she would be in Ottawa several months ago. “It has been physically and mentally
Ann Cognito and Mr. Myrtle by Hilary Thomson The Merrickville Lions Club Campground had a special guest last week. A woman who travelled all the way from Calgary, Alberta - on foot. Ann Cognito started her journey from Calgary to Ottawa on April 20, accompanied by her four-year-old dog, Mr. Myrtle. Her goal? To deliver a letter and petition to the Prime Minister asking him to take climate change action seriously. “I plan on staying there until we have change,” she says. Ann became a climate activist after she read the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report that was released last Fall. “I read all 82 pages,” she says. “It said we had 12 years to put changes in place.” An academic at heart, Ann investigated further and found other
research that suggested we may only have 1.5 years left to make significant changes. “The research can’t even keep up,” she says. “We may be locked into a far higher temperature increase than we can tolerate.” The first thing that Ann did was start the Alberta chapter of Extinction Rebellion (XR), which is a non-political grassroots movement aimed at compelling government action on climate change, loss of biodiversity, and the risk of social and ecological collapse. “I just needed to get it started,” she says, adding that she has since turned it over to those she feels are better equipped to run the group in Calgary. After stepping back from XR Alberta, she was unsure of what to do next. As a 50-year-old woman on a disability pension, with several physical ailments, she didn’t want to just sit at
home with both her physical pain and mental anguish about what was happening to the planet. “Who am I? What am I good at?” she asked herself. “How can I make that useful to people?” As a self-proclaimed gypsy hermit, Ann decided to channel her intense anxiety and anger and walk to Ottawa and, as she puts it, “give them a piece of my mind.” Her plan is, hopefully, to arrange a meeting with Justin Trudeau where she can give him her petition, which now has thousands of signatures, as well as a letter she has written outlining the demands of XR. “I am stubborn, and I can just sit there until they listen,” she says, adding that she is already in the process of getting proper permissions to set up camp on Parliament Hill. Ann’s message is threefold. She wants the government to tell the truth about how deadly the climate cri-
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challenging,” she admits. “But sitting and doing nothing is just as bad in different ways.” Throughout her journey, Ann has met many people, both those who support her effort and those who deny climate change altogether. She says she has been amazed at how she has been able to change the opinions of some people who were so closed minded at first about the realities of the climate change crisis. “One smalltown climate change denier even signed my petition,” she says. Ann has had many people help her and show their support of her effort over the
past few months, and some have even walked alongside her for short distances. “I keep getting to share good human being stories,” she says, and she wishes she had the capacity to keep in touch with everyone she has met. She believes that part of the reason there is little to no action being taken against climate change is the fact that we have given up on ourselves. “This has shown the basic goodness of human beings,” she says. “I believe we are innately good, and we won’t let this happen. We can make a difference and we will.”
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Merrickville’s lost legacy by David Shanahan The Anglican Church in Canada has had many publications through which it communicated with members of the communion and the outside world. In the 1850's, The Canadian Churchman was published in Toronto, and addressed itself to the residents of Canada West. According to the main Anglican Church Archives site, the current periodical, the Anglican Journal, began life in 1875 as the Dominion Churchman, changing its name to the Canadian Churchman in 1890. The 1875 journal has been bought from a Mr. Theodore H. Spencer, who had published The Church Herald from 1868 until 1875. There has been uncertainty about where and when that newspaper had its origins before Spencer sold it. But that mystery may now be solved, and the surprising fact may be that the origin of Spencer’s newspaper is to be found in Merrickville. On July 10, 1862, volume 1, number 1
of The Canadian Churchman was published from offices on Main Street, Merrickville, by John Parnell. The Editor was John’s older brother, Thomas Alexander Parnell, the Rector at Trinity Church in the village. The two men had come from Ireland with their parents, probably in the mid-1850's, and the newspaper was the initiative of Thomas. The two men had formed strong connections in the local community. Thomas had married Mary Burritt, while his sister, Mary, married into the Merrick family. Thomas was a strict and traditional High Church Anglican priest, one who might have stepped out of the pages of a Trollope novel and would have been perfectly at home in Barchester. A strict observer of the Sabbath, he promoted the Churchman as an alternative to secular periodicals for Sunday reading, believing that: “A family without a religious newspaper, is a paradox in the religious world. The head of
a household that fails, if he is able, to furnish his family with the religious press, has only to advance one degree in dereliction of duty, to be willing to banish from his house the word of God, or to forsake the sanctuary.” At a time when clergymen of the Anglican Communion were considered leaders and role models in society, Thomas completely concurred with the idea that his position in Merrickville society was vital to its moral health. In an article he published on the Village Clergyman, it stated: “He is the cynosure from on high by which all steer their course. By the silent influence of his example, he refines the habits, advances the civilization, and promotes the welfare of the little community, who look up to him as their model. The presence of the village pastor imposes a check on the influx of depravity, allays the beginnings of strife, and sets the affections in right tune...By the influence of his practice he
brings God himself, as it were, into request.” While the paper was filled with uplifting and instructional reading material and stories, there was room also for some commercial advertising and even the occasional local news item. The advertisers were, it seems, local doctors and acceptable periodicals and book sellers. Doctor Leggo and Drs. Cousens & Kelly, operated from their premises on St. Lawrence Street. Later, in 1863, E.J. Kelly M.D., a graduate of the University of Queen’s College had his office “next door to the City Hotel, St. Lawrence Street”. Family connections also advertised in the Churchman, including S. H. Merrick & Son, Manufacturer of Woolens, in Merrickville. But there was room, too, for the Union House, Main Street, Merrickville, J. D. Stark, proprietor. “Parties wishing to proceed in any direction will find good Horses and Carriages, with or without drivers, by applying at the above hotel.”
Residents of Merrickville-Wolford today might be interested to hear that the Merrickville Cricket Club managed to beat a team from Easton’s Corners in a match held on Saturday, July 19, 1862 on the ground of the Merrickville Cricket Club. Merrickville won by 13 runs, and a return match was set for August 1, “wickets will be pitched at 10 o’clock”. A Concert held on February 4, 1863 in aid of the parsonage fund in connection with Trinity Church, Merrickville, was a great success. The Town Hall was filled, with upwards of 400 persons present. The concert was managed by the ladies of the Sewing Society, and they supplied the tea and coffee, as well as arranging the entertainment. This included a performance by the Merrickville Brass Band. In the same month, the mortgage on the parsonage for Trinity Church was discharged. $300 had been raised within little more than a year. “To the women of the congregation must be accorded
the credit of liquidating this debt, as it has been through their exertions alone that this large sum has been paid”. There was also a Donation Visit by the Burritt’s Rapids congregation to Parnell. This consisted of a collection made by the congregation in support of the Rector. “The presents consisted of Groceries, Flour, Wheat, Beef, Pork, Hams, Butter, Eggs, Fowls, Potatoes, Oats, Wood, etc.” Nine cords of wood were cut and delivered to the newly mortgage-free parsonage. Continued next week
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This election, let’s amplify women’s voices by Lucy Miller Forty-five years into a career as an educator and social sector leader, I have never been involved in politics. But this election has become too important to sit on the sidelines. I’ve lived all over Canada, spending years in Nova Scotia, Ontario, and Alberta. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen the country more divided, angry and rudderless. Maybe social media is to blame — most of us would never say to someone’s face what gets said online. Politicians are also part of the problem and sometimes seem more interested in sowing seeds of division than unity. Media outlets, looking for the most sensational stories to drive readership, can also fan the flames. The days of town hall meetings and respectful debate are often replaced by attacks villainizing opponents. The loudest voices on the margins are the ones that get heard. But loud isn’t as important as meaningful, nor does volume reflect how large groups of people think and Oct. 16, 2019
feel. Can election conversations be a time for meaningful discussions and an opportunity to disagree without being disagreeable? Can we bring more voices to the table? That’s what Canada Powered by Women is doing. It’s a new initiative whose goal is to engage more women in politics and invite them into a national conversation about the big issues facing Canada. We have opinions on what matters in this election, and we already have a following of thousands of Canadian women who also have views on those issues. We hope to inform, connect, and mobilize women who want their voices to be represented in the media and in policy. This past month we commissioned a national survey of 1,500 Canadians from Leger Research to capture the perspectives of women across the country. The survey findings capture a frustration, as well as a focus: Half of female respondents (56%) seek out multiple sources of informa-
tion before making a decision on major issues. About the same number (57%) think there are too many competing messages to know what to believe and less than one-third (28%) feel fully informed on the issues. One in five female respondents (20%) believes that the average citizen’s voice gets reflected in the media. Nearly two-thirds (61%) said that the media only shows the most extreme political views. Nearly seven in ten (69%) female respondents say they will decide who to vote for based on what is best for Canada. Women are speaking up — nearly one quarter (24%) of female respondents said they lead important topics for discussion in social settings. However, that’s much lower than the 40 per cent of male respondents who say they do the same. To bolster the discussion, our campaign engages women in ‘Conversations That Matter’ in a respectful online com11
munity where women can talk politics without the politics, and ask important questions about the people and issues that are in focus for the election. The discussion is also done in a format that is informative, digestible, non-confrontational, and even fun. In the process, we hope to shed light on key issues, and capture and share perspectives and opinions of other women. What started as an initiative to help expand the conversation around Canadian energy has grown to address this much bigger need of empowering women voters. But our role isn’t to tell other women how to vote. It’s to help them to get really clear about what they care about and who they trust—and vote for that. During this election, many women will wonder if their one voice can make a difference. We’re here to say, yes, it will! By standing together and making our voices heard, we can influence the big issues facing Canada.
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Opening next week Blithe Spirit by Noel Coward
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by Cathie Raina Kemptville Players Inc is presenting this classic comedy opening October 24 at the Urbandale Arts Centre. Here is a rehearsal photo of Charles Condomine (Ron Hallman) suffering through an encounter with both of his wives - his first wife Elvira (Kate Laphan), who is really a ghost, and his very long-suffering current wife, Ruth (Bradlee Zrudlo). Only Charles can see and hear Elvira, and the comedy rushes along with misunderstandings and colourful innuendos. The medium, Madame Arcati, ends up in a trance on the floor, Charles ends up with his arm in a sling, poor Ruth ends up screaming and in tears, and Elvira floats and gloats throughout it all. Noel Coward at his best! October 24-27. Evening shows at 7:30 pm, Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm, Saturday dinner theatre at 6:00 pm. Tickets $20, $15 for those under 16, $50 for dinner theatre, $45 for children. Tickets available at B&H Grocers, Business Strategies, Municipal Centre, at the door and online at www.kemptvilleplayers.ca.
by Barb Tobin The Kemptville Youth Centre welcomed Steve Jonsson from the Independent Grocer to see the finished picnic table donated to our Centre on behalf of the company’s #eat together program. Youth worked with our Program Coordinator, Mehgan, and Volunteer Brian to design, construct and decorate the table. Board Chair Jennifer Franssen stated that the Kemptville Youth Centre is grateful for the business community’s strong support of our local youth. At this time of the season, when we are preparing to enjoy the Fall harvest and count our blessings, we are very thankful for this donation that supports our cooking and eating together program here at the Kemptville Youth Centre.
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Local author celebrates launch of new book by Hilary Thomson A local author will be celebrating the launch of his new book at the North Grenville Public Library next week. On Thursday, October 24, Michael Blouin will be officially launching Skin House, a novel he calls a comedy crime caper set in a fictionalized North Grenville. A retired drama teacher, Michael has been writing since he was 16 years old. For many years he had two full time jobs, a teacher with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario by day, and a voracious fiction writer in his spare time. “I think my wife is happy I only have one life now,” he says. Michael feels that, while it’s nice to be able to focus on his writing full
time, he loved his job as a teacher. “Adolescents are the most interesting people on the planet,” he says. “It was a joy to walk into the high school every day.” Skin House is the fifth book Michael has published since 2007. He was the winner of the Relit Award- Best Novel in Canada for his novel, Chase and Haven, and has been shortlisted for many other awards, including the Amazon First Novel Award, the bp Nichol Award and the CBC Literary Award. His publishers would love for him to come up with a way to describe his genre, but he says every book is different. He has written books that are loosely based on historical figures, like the American Old West outlaw, Billy the Kid, but many of his nov-
els are based in the Ottawa area, where he has made his home. He says that setting his novels in real places helps him to paint a more vivid picture for his readers. “I like my books to really grab a reader and really have them rooted in the story,” he says. “It’s easier to make it real for the reader that way.” It is clear that writing is a calling for Michael. Unlike many other writers, he believes his process is very organic, and he doesn’t make a plan for his books before he starts writing. An idea may hit him out of the blue and, once he starts writing, he doesn’t even notice the hours flying by. “I describe writing a novel as being a filter,” he says. “A filter for a book that is writing itself.” Michael values collab-
oration when writing and editing all his novels, and is thankful for being able to work with some of the best editors in the country. He is currently in the process of writing four more books, one of which is a collaboration with other writers. “I’ve never written a book that doesn’t involve other people in some creative way,” he says. Skin House is an adult novel about two men in Kemptville who are down on their luck. The reader follows the two characters as they try to pull off a crime to increase their fortune that goes completely wrong. “It’s a comedy of errors that deals with some very adult subject matter,” Michael says. “I would like to think people will laugh out loud.” The book launch will
be held at the North Grenville Public Library on Thursday, October 24, at 7:00pm. There will be light refreshments, a reading, and comments from the Mayor. Skin House will be available at libraries and bookstores, both locally and across the country, as well as through Amazon. “I hope people will enjoy it,” Michael says about his goal for the novel. “The actual award is when people read the book.”
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Weekly and recurring events Mon Kemptville Quilters Guild, 2nd Mon./mth at the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road 43, 7 pm. New members welcome. Kemptville Cancer Support Group, 3rd Mon/mth, St. John’s United Church, 2 pm. For info call Ellen Vibert-Miller at 613-258-7778. Newcomer Bridge-St John's United Church 12:15pm. Cost $5.00. All levels welcome. Info 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. Tues Rotary Club meeting, Kemptville Legion, 6:30 pm. BNI Networking Group Breakfast, Grenville Mutual Insurance Building, 380 Colonnade Dr, 7- 8:30 am. Info: 613-918-0430. Bridge St. John’s United Church, 12:15 pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. Info, call. 613-806-4495 to 613-795-7155. The Branch Artisans Guild, NG Community Church, 2659 Concession St. every 3rd Tue/mth, 7pm. New members welcomed Wed NG Photography Club - 1st Wed./mth, 7-9 pm, at the Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Drive. See ngphotoclub.ca for info. Klub 67 Euchre every 2nd &4th Wed/mth, 1 pm, St. John's United Church. Everyone welcome. $5.00. (No euchre July & August) Bingo- 1st & 3rd Wed/mth., Kemptville Legion, 1 pm. All welcome. New Horizon Club, Burritt`s Rapids Community Hall. Adults 55 plus welcome. For info re programs and membership, call Golida Tym 258-3894. Probus Club of North Grenville, 3rd Wed./mth. Everyone is welcome to join us at 9:30 am at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall for fellowship. NGPL Science and Technology Group meetings, 1st/Wed/mth, 7- 9 pm in the program room at the Library. Euchre, Rideau Glen Golf Course, 6:30 sharp, $5, share the wealth tickets sold, all proceeds go back to the players. May 1-Oct 9. Thu Bridge - St. John’s United Church, 6:15- pm. Cost $5. All levels of bridge players welcome. For more info, call 613-806-4495 or 613-795-7155. North Grenville Toastmasters - Meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs/mth., 7 pm at O’Farrell’s Financial Services, Cty Rd 44. Info, call 790 7665. Fri Friendship Lunch, 11:30-1 pm, St. John’s United Church. Free, everyone welcome. Sat Kemptville Legion breakfast, 8 - 10 am 3rd Sat/mth, 100 Reuben Crescent. Adults $6, Children 6 and under $3. All welcome. Euchre, Kemptville Legion, last Sat/mth. Noon-5 pm. Sun Bingo, Kemptville Legion – Last Sun/mth, Doors open 6 pm, guaranteed $400 jackpot. Refreshments available. M,W,F Kemptville and Area Walking Group meet at Municipal Centre at 8 am.
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card of thanks The family of the late Carl A. Payne, would like to thank family and friends for all the love and support shown to us during this difficult time. Thank you to Pastor Kohls for the lovely service and the Scouts for the Honour Guard Send Off of Carl. He would be very honoured in all that was done for him in his memory. Thank you to all those that donated to Community Living and Big Sky Ranch, as well as the many cards received by the family. Thank you to Catered Affairs for the lovely luncheon that they provided. And finally a very special thanks to all the Pall Bearers. We would like to thank Hulse Playfair and McGarry Funeral Home, Kemptville, for the professional service they provided for Carl and his family. Carl will be remembered for the love for his family and friends. Josie, Shawn, Katherine and Jason Payne
Ineus Finlay is turning 80!
Professor Alex Braun explains the operation of GPR to volunteers for the summer-long dig at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Kingston. by Michael Whittaker Fans of the BBC’s long-running archaeology TV program Time Team know the phrase geo. phys. (geophysics) usually means Ground-Penetrating Radar capable of revealing what lies beneath our feet. Sunday, October 20, the Rideau Valley Archaeological Society will be introduced to Ground-Penetrating Radar (GPR) in operation by Queen’s University Prof. Alex Braun and a three-student team at the Edmunds/Willoughby Cemetery on County Road 17 south of Edmonds Locks. The session will be begin at the Merrickville Legion, Main Street, West at 12:30 PM with a brief presentation on non-destructive GPR pulses used to image subsurface objects and changes in the soil. Participants will then proceed to the cemetery, founded in 1802, to see GPR in action. The analysis and report by the students, Caroline Ochocinski, Lauren Norenberg and Tim van Heuvelen, will be completed by the end of the year. Alice Hughes, the late genealogist who contributed more than anyone to the knowledge of Merrickville-Wolford families, established a baseline for this investigation, now in the hands of the investigators. Ms. Hughes transcribed the thenstanding 11 headstones, and noted four fieldstone markers in 1963. She returned in 1980 to map the cemetery onto graph paper, and indicated additional field stones. The Merrickville Public Library holds a collection of genealogical information compiled and donated by Ms. Hughes. Also, the digitized archives of the Merrickville & District Historical Society can be searched at the library.
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ICU Irene Moooooves on Down the Road!
Pictured at the presentation are: (l-r) Tina Asselin (The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 Winchester 2nd Vice President/Lottery Chair & WDMHF Board Member, WDMH Foundation), Cindy Peters (Manager, Direct Mail & Events, WDMH Foundation), and Janine Fawcett (Legion 1st Vice President/Membership Chair). Foundation’s ICU Irene. All of these Dairyfest cow racers had one goal – to help raise funds for local charities. Recently, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 Winchester presented the racers with donations
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to their six local charities. As the winner, The Carefor Nor-Dun Seniors’ Support Centre received $1,000, and the runners up, including the WDMH Foundation, each received $700. “The Dairyfest Cow Race is a highlight of the
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Jared Patterson “C” "Super fly" on the fly.....Gavin Wood from behind the line to Hunter Brazier back to Madoka Suzuki in the half circle to drive it top shelf to end second against Cornwall Colts on Sunday afternoon and give 73's 6-3 win. by the sportsguy "Sparky" was on hand with his friend, Shannon Armitage, our Fire Prevention Officer, to officially drop the puck to open the afternoon to honour "Fire Prevention Week". While Cornwall Colts were in town for their second challenge on Sunday afternoon for the 73's, after previously taking the Colts 4 to 1 on their home ice, only to hammer the Colts 6 - 3 again. Kemptville counted first to open the initial period when Dick flew through the neutral zone, back to Mitchell to rifle it at Rico Dimatteo, and Ryan Pawlikowski hammered in the rebound at 1:40. Cornwall countered when "D" breakdown left Sam Gaudreau on the doorstep, as he stuffed it past Riley McCabe, with assists from Yuill and Matte at 4:25 to tie it up. Cornwall, with man advantage, as Brennan with Matte found Emerick Nadeau PPG wide open in front of the goal at 14:10 to break the tie. Kemptville outshot Cornwall by 11 to 8, with each having a
PP opportunity and Colts counting one. Colts kept trying to spring a winger free and concentrated on dump and chase to catch the "D" flatfooted in their own end, and consistant attack on a "shaky" stopper. 73's, with man advantage to start the second, couldn't capitalize, but they picked up an infraction of their own that they turned around when Merrett controlled the wall over to Brazier, and Dylan Bond pinched in for SHG to even it up at 13:39. Patterson with Taylor breaking open Cole Dennison to pump it over stopper for the go ahead at 14:34. Insurance goal came at 18:51, after "Super Fly Suzuki" skated to bench to dump his stick, and then Brazier back to Wood on the point so Makoda Suzuki retrieved the garbage to move the 73's ahead by two at 18:51. Kemptville still outgunning Cornwall by 14-8, and Cornwall with two PP without result, as Kemptville only one unsuccessful. A beautiful play to start the last twenty, from
opportunities at 3:24, as Tyson Tomasini, with helpers from McQuade, with Boucher past Riley McCabe. Raiders had 12 SOG with 73's 11 and Kemptville 2 PP to Nepean 1, without results. Kemptville controlled 70% of draws, finished the follow through on their checks, and PK played strong. Unfortunately, our "D" was in a fog setting up the opposition by not clearing their zone, to leave our stopper without support. 73's usually come alive during the second, and they did just that by spending 75% in opposition end to outshoot Nepean 17 to 7, controlling 80% of face-offs without finding the back of the net. Hammering Nepean every time they touched the puck, sometimes before the touch up. Both squads with 2 PP without capitalizing, and Raiders receiving 10 PIM misconduct. Second stanza closed scoreless, with Kemptville having excellent opportunities without markers. Last twenty, the flood gates opened when Kemptville's Taylor combined with Pawlikowski dropping it back to Jared Patterson on the point to slap a missile by Tyler Laureault
Taylor over the line onto the stick of Merrett who dropped pass to Gavin Wood trailing into the zone to punch it home top shelf at 4:26. Shaw set up PP to Emerick Nadeau for his second of the game to put Cornwall within two at 15:01. Colts pulled Dimatteo for the extra attacker at 19:43, as Pawlikowski directed it to Wood, across to Jeff Taylor to backhand into open space for EN to wrap up the battle with a 6-3 victory. Kemptville double downed with 12 to 6 SOG, with Cornwall posting two PP, with one hitting the mesh, without Kemptville marking any. Head Coach comments: "McCabe was shaky in the first, then settled in for the final 40 minutes and kept the boys in the game...our young crew showed their talent...very impressed with Taylor and his work off the wall...again our boys came to the game after positive practises". 73's matched up against the Nepean Raiders on Friday for the second time, with a different team than was present for Sunday's game. Kemptville opened the contest with their "D" making numerous mistakes to allow Nepean to pounce on one of the
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at 1:00 for a tie. Then a garbage goal at 2:20, when 73's stopper failed to squeeze tight as Stansel initiated shot and Jake Jurgeneit lifted in loose rubber to break the tie. Lammi with Broda breaking over the line, as Cole Dennison digging in on the doorstep for Kemptville at 9:18 to even it up. Matt McQuade, with helpers from Shimizu and Tomasini, after receiving a gift from 73's "D" to ease it past their stopper at 9:43 for another tie breaker. Patrick Maule rammed in a long rebound at 11:24 for the go ahead to give Nepean a 4-2 lead. Bond threw one to spring Taylor up the wing, across to Chase Broda in the slot, to launch top shelf to put Kemptville within one at 13:49. 73's pulled McCabe
for extra attacker at 18:32 to continue into OT, but were shut-down, to give Nepean a 4 to 3 victory. Kemptville outgunned Nepean by 22 to 11, with both teams sharing 2 PP without results. Moving forward, the boys need to re sight their sticks, work on their defensive skills, special team PP and huge rebounds to allow opposition to capitalize. Luke Jefferies receives the Hard Hat Award for his continuous work ethics in both of last week contests. Kemptville visit the Lumber Kings seeking revenge in Pembroke for the second battle of the season at 7 pm on Sunday evening. Hockey with edge...a cut above the rest......show you care....see you there. the north grenville
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Rideau Glen ladies league trophy winners by Cecile Fortier It was a great season of golf that started very poorly but as it progressed, also did the weather. The ladies enjoyed more than ever a string of playable Tuesdays without being rained-out. Although at times the clouds were menacing, they would move away and the "gods of golf" smiled on the ladies. After a very productive season of games and tournaments, Theresa McCaig, the tournament coordinator, proudly handed-out the trophies to the designated winners at the last dinner/meeting. How competitive were these ladies? Not one from last year's winners was among this year top "aces". It just shows that the ladies take their competitiveness to a higher level. Congratulations to all of these winners! The "Ringer Board" was tallied-up and the winner for most improved was Penny Pepin. The winner with the lowest score of 76, was a tie between Maureen Fournier and Jean Potvin. Well done ladies! As the season ends, and the ladies put their clubs away for a curling broom or a bowling ball, their love of golf is postponed for a few months until the last snow flies off the greens and their clubs are cleaned and dusted, ready to hit their first drive into a new season. Spring is a mere six months away... Standing L-R: Lana Hanes (club Champion); Jean Potvin, Judy des Grosbois, Bonnie Thibaudeau, Maryann Sunstrum, Jose Van Zijl, Linda Thomson. Kneeling: Frankie Baird, Maureen Fournier. Missing from photo: Marg McCornock, and Penny Pepin.
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The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and Queen’s University Faculty of Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow them to explore opportunities between the two institutions that will put an emphasis on rural and remote education for apprenticing teachers. The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and Queen’s University Faculty of Education have signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will allow them to explore opportunities between the two institutions that will put an emphasis on rural and remote education for apprenticing teachers. Through this collaboration and partnership, student teachers in the Queen’s program will eventually have the opportunity to receive their program of instruction on-site, in select UCDSB elementary schools. This will allow student teachers to spend more time in classrooms, working with children and apprenticing under qualified and experienced teachers. For the university, this creates a unique experiential learning opportunity Oct. 16, 2019
for teacher candidates. For the UCDSB, it enhances the local labour pool, develops a deep understanding of the unique climate of rural schools, and establishes connections between teacher candidates and the local community. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity alongside Queen’s University Faculty of Education. As a mainly rural school district, our schools have unique demands, challenges and opportunities that you don’t find at urban schools,” says UCDSB Director of Education Stephen Sliwa. “This partnership will provide student teachers with more than just practice teaching, it will give them a taste of the opportunities that are part of teaching students in rural classrooms.” “It’s important for us to offer our teacher candidates a broad range of classroom
experience during their time at Queen’s,” says Dean of Education Rebecca Luce-Kapler. “The opportunity for placement in a rural school provides them with the skills and knowledge to teach in these communities.”
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A Better Environmentalism by Craig Stevenson Carbon taxation has taken on a near-religious quality, with its advocates firm in the belief that it must be implemented to halt global environmental degradation. The rallying cry of “we must do something” is deafening as a mantra and intolerant of deviating discussion, particularly regarding the blunt fact that “doing something” as a nation would make little difference in the global scheme of things. Eliminating every Canadian emission tomorrow would do nothing to detract meaningfully from the planet’s contributing tally. China and India and Russia and the United States would go on as before, and we here on the colder and darker section of the continent would be plunged into hardship. Reasonable people understand this fact. We must not abandon environmental concerns as a matter of government attention. Not at all: but environmental policies must at least be practical and in keeping with the realities of what we can accomplish, while minimizing political posturing and social division. It is unavoidable at this point that we invest on a broad scale in the environment in direct and targeted measures that will produce results. If we are serious about addressing environmental harm in this country, we will turn the carbon tax on its head entirely. Let’s begin with one simple premise: that in a vast and cold country we must grant ourselves permission to pollute with respect to the basic demands of human comfort and the necessity of movement. To deny and threaten this reality—as proposed by carbon taxation—is to invite hardship and political upheaval. And then we move on to what can be done to address pressing environmental concerns where and as they exist in this country. Here in eastern Ontario, there are plenty of opportunities to do so, and for our elected leadership to push for what will work instead of appealing to a narrow slice of the population. Federal candidates should push for a range of practical measures that would benefit this area. And, if they do not, our municipal politicians should speak up accordingly and point out where local opportunities fit into the broader environmental picture. Applied research provides an opportunity to adapt a better environmentalism in this Oct.16, 2019
area. Agriculture makes up a major sector of the regional economy, and farmers are already discussing emissionreduction strategies such as carbon sequestration and more fuel-efficient, GPSguided machinery. Why not reinvent Kemptville Campus, at least in part, as a research facility designed to explore the practical implementation of more environmentally friendly farming methods? Locally, and across the more populated areas of the country, deforestation and loss of wildlife habitat are topics of great concern where suburban sprawl and agriculture have reduced forest cover. Here is an area where specific tax measures could be used to assign value to ecologically valuable lands on par with their agricultural and housing value. The Conservation Reserve Program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is a model that could be implemented here. Again, at the local level, the Kemptville Campus af-
fords an opportunity to put workable environmental ideas into practice on an achievable scale. The Agroforestry Centre should be reworked as a regional centre of education for the maple syrup industry. There is no more efficient method of preserving mature forests than demonstrating their value as a means of sequestering carbon, of preserving and enhancing wildlife habitat, and of producing an economically viable market product. The ponds on the Campus, meanwhile, offer an opportunity to demonstrate the ecological value of wetlands. In each case, there are established organizations with the knowledge and skills to demonstrate the real and potential ecological value of the Campus. And, as a measure of stirring civic interest in practical environmental measures, it would take little to form a charitable “Friends” group for the Campus forest and wetlands that could demonstrate the value of Campus habitat
through recreational and educational programming. These are practical measures that our elected officials at each level should pursue—and if they do not, we should push them to do so. These environmental concerns—and the measures needed to address them— carry a financial cost. On this point, the carbon tax did at least point toward the use of market tools to achieve specific environmental goals. If there is one area where the public appears united in its concern, it is that of the overwhelming wave of disposable plastics and packaging that threaten our waters and landfills. How about a plastics-and-packaging tax, which, in the short term, could fund environmental protections, and which in the longer term might create a market-based incentive to reduce non-recyclable waste? Canadians seem more united on the need to reduce and eliminate excess plastics, and this measure would do much
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to eliminate carbon emissions resulting from products that are generally unnecessary. There is a path to a better environmentalism in this country, but a wary and aggrieved electorate ensures that it is narrow and must be tread carefully. Effective political leadership on the environment must focus on what we in Canada can do to preserve ecological diversity and balance the worst effects of emissions-heavy growth. This approach must be based on the practical and the proven, and not grounded in a morality play of divisive grievance. In still-mostly-rural eastern Ontario, change will come through measures that reflect the character of the people living here—practical in nature, not demonstrative, but with a firm view toward embracing what can be achieved within plain sight. Anything else risks anger and lost opportunity.
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Health Hub reports progress
KDH CEO Frank J. Vassallo and the tablet winner, Mathew Disci. The Mental Health and Addictions Health Hub for Children and Youth in North Grenville (the Hub) is pleased to report that progress on increasing access to services has continued at a steady pace since the opening of a weekly walkin clinic in Kemptville on April 17, 2019. On June 5, 2019, the 20-partner Hub collaborative held a visioning exercise, which was wellattended by Hub partners as well as by an enthusiastic group of youth. The group began the process of crafting a Mission, Vision and set of Values for the Hub. The resulting Mission is “a community working together to strengthen mental health and addictions services and promote mental wellbeing to support children, youth and families in North Grenville”; the vision is of “a community where children, youth and families are healthy and have the life skills to achieve their full potential,” and the Hub’s values are collaboration, youth and family centred care, compassion, and youth friendly environments. The Hub’s Project Lead, Joanne Desormeaux, commented on the important contributions of the young adults who participated in the development of the Mission, Vision and Values. “Having youth involved in our visioning exercise really allowed our young people to have a voice and identify what is important to them,” she said. “This activity was a first great stepping stone to more fully engaging with youth at all levels of the Hub.” On July 18, 2019, the CEO of Kemptville District Hospital (KDH), Frank J. Vassallo, presented a new iPad to Mathew Dicsi, a student at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville, whose name was randomly drawn from all submissions to a North Grenville-wide Oct. 16, 2019
contest for children and youth to name the Hub. The Hub name itself will shortly be chosen on a consensus basis by the Collaborative partners; the new name is expected to be announced at the end of October, 2019. The first new service introduced by the Hub collaborative, the walk-in clinic continues to serve North Grenville children and youth every Wednesday from 11am to 7pm. Housed at the Kemptville location of Hub partner Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville (CMHLG), the clinic is for children and youth 18 and under who are looking to work toward a solution to a problem or concern; their families are welcome. The clinic offers each child, youth and family an appointment with a counsellor to focus on behavioural, emotional and/ or mental health concerns. If additional services, such as psychiatry consultations, are required, CMHLG will facilitate that. The walkin clinic is in addition to the full range of counselling services available at CMHLG. For more information, please call CMHLG at 1-800-809-2494. Statistics on the use of the walk-in clinic are now available for April through June 2019. The data shows that clients of the clinic ranged in age from 4 to 17 years, with one-third of clients being 10 and under, and two-thirds 13 and over. 100 percent of the clients seen in the clinic felt heard during their session, and 75 percent felt hopeful after their conversation with the counsellor. “We are very encouraged that the walk-in clinic is increasing access to mental health services for children and youth in North Grenville,” said Lorena Crosbie, Executive Director of CMHLG. “We still have capacity to see more clients, whether they self-refer or
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are referred by another service provider such as their family doctor.” In between counselling sessions with CMHLG and/ or while waiting for a referral, children and youth can talk to the Hub Navigator, Kris Van de Ven, as often as every day if they need to. Kris also works for Connect Youth, a Hub partner that helps and supports youth with a variety of challenges in addition to mental health and addictions, including employment and housing. A client recently explained how they are helped by the services Connect Youth offers. “Every day I go to their drop-in centre and am greeted by smiling faces. I get food to nourish the body and laughter to nourish the heart. Connect Youth helped to put me in contact with a counsellor. There are always people that I can go to when I need to talk. Connect Youth has helped me through tough times but also was part of creating tons of great memories." Kris can be reached by calling or texting (613) 2465792. Physicians, teachers and others with concerns for a youth can contact Connect Youth at (613) 918-0173. When a child or youth is struggling with a mental health or addictions challenge, their parents can feel helpless and alone. Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario (PLEO), another Hub partner, can help, with a monthly support group at KDH for parents and caregivers of children and youth with mental health and/or addictions challenges. The group meets on the second Tuesday of every month in the hospital’s Courtyard Lounge; PLEO is staffed by parents who also have supported their own children with these challenges. KDH’s CEO Frank J. Vassallo stated that continued development of the Hub continues to be an important area of focus for the hospital and its partners. “The Hub remains very closely aligned with KDH’s strategic direction to make care seamless for patients and families,” he said, “and when the provincial government’s Ontario Health Team (OHT) concept was announced, it was a natural fit for KDH and our partners to identify child and youth mental health and addictions as one of the two target populations our proposed OHT will address.” 19
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Is your JK child adjusting well to school? Language Express May be Able to Help! If your child’s Junior Kindergarten teacher has expressed concern about how your child is adjusting to school, you may want to consider a referral to the Language Express Preschool Speech and Language program. Children who have difficulty following a routine or getting along with their peers may be having trouble understanding the language of the classroom or expressing themselves in acceptable ways. Sometimes when children start Junior Kindergarten it is clear that they are struggling with speech, language, or literacy skills. This is also when problems with stuttering often start or get worse. Sometimes, however, it’s not so obvious; disruptive behaviour or being very quiet and withdrawn can be indicators of underlying language difficulties as well. 3-years-olds should: • Understand same/different, one/all, heavy/light, night/day • Enjoy pretend play and playing with other children • Be able to talk about something that happened in the past (e.g. trip to Grandma’s) • Say 4-7 words in a sentence “I want my red ball.” • Understand and ask “Who?” “What?” “Where?” and “Why?” questions • Speak fluently without stuttering • Adults outside of the family should understand at least half of what the child says • Be able to clearly make these sounds in words: p, b, m, n, h, w, d • Errors on l, sh, ch, v, j, r, th and lisps are normal at this age. 4-year-olds should: • Be able to follow three-step instructions; i.e., “Get your boots, put them on and go outside.” • Tell stories with a clear beginning, middle and end, and anticipate what will happen next in a story • Use adult-type grammar, e.g. “Sam dropped his cookie, so I gave him part of mine.”
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Be able to start a conversation and keep it going on the same topic for three turns Be able to answer “Who?” “How?” and “How many?” questions Speak fluently without stuttering Be able to say the following sounds correctly in words: k,y,f,g,t,d Errors on l, sh, ch, v, j, r, th and lisps are normal at this age.
If your child is not meeting one or more of the milestones, contact Language Express right away. Don’t wait and see! It is never too early to refer if you have concerns. Go to www.language-express.ca for more information. Our Speech-Language Pathologists and Communicative Disorders Assistants can help your child and provide helpful ideas for you and your child’s teachers. The deadline for referring current JK children (born in 2015) is November 30, 2019. After November 30 we will only accept referrals for children born in 2016 or later. Language Express services are funded by the province and are free for families.
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