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The Christmas Community Dinner returns Once again this year, an open and entirely free Community Christmas Dinner will be held in Kemptville on Christmas Day. Residents are invited, one and all, to celebrate the day with a curbside pickup, or a meal delivered to your door. The Dinner has been held for a number of years now, and has always attracted a good crowd to enjoy the full turkey dinner and desserts, all of which is the work of volunteers and generous businesses in North Grenville. St. John’s United Church was the location for the Dinner after Leslie Hall became unavailable a few years ago,

and organisers are grateful to the congregation at St. John’s for opening their building to the community for this wonderful event. But this year, as we know all too well, is diﬀerent, and we can’t enjoy St. John’s hospitality in 2021. But that won’t stop this community celebrating Christmas together, one way or another. The original idea for the Dinner was that it would provide an opportunity for those who might otherwise be alone, as well as all who might want to enjoy a Christmas Day social event, with company, fellowship and fun. The entire event is free

of charge, because all the food, cooking, preparation and serving is provided by the community - a fantastic example of what North Grenville is all about. At the core of the event are the volunteers who arrange the collection and preparation of the food. Meals are delivered to homes around the region (by volunteer drivers, of course), so that everyone who wishes can be part of the event, even at a distance. An average of 35 deliveries are made each Christmas Day, so if you would like to have a Christmas meal brought to your home, call 613223-3979, or else email:

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Cheque presentation to the Knights: Chris Drozda, Jason Beck, David Habberjam (Knights of Columbus), Winnie Singer, Nina Tachuk, John Carkner by Judy Littau Our annual Christmas BBQ (COVID safe) was held on Thursday, December 2, on the patio of the new Royal LePage Team Realty oﬃces on Prescott St. Rain could not stop these busy elves from grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, and did not stop the generous people of North Grenville from joining us to help support our local Food Banks. With the Christmas tunes blasting, and Santa and Mrs Claus dancing on the street, many people enjoyed their

lunch, despite the rain. An amazing total of $1,100 was collected and split between the Salvation Army Food Bank and the Knights of Columbus Food Bank. We are hoping that COVID is history next year and we can go back to the Fire Hall, where we can enjoy eating our burgers inside while enjoying the company of all our friends, while supporting our local families in need. Special thank you to Jim Beveridge of B&H Foodliner for letting us use his BBQ and for donating the buns.

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House of Lazarus hopes for housing help this holiday season

support them in other ways, and continue advocating for them. Other common housing issues that arise daily are lack of heat, assistance with first or last month's rent, heat and hydro arrears, and weather proofing (window kits). We will always do what we can to help everyone in need and are so thankful for the support of our wonderful community,” Kristina McDermott, Linking Hands Coordinator said. Heat for the Holidays is an annual program that provides a month’s worth of compressed wood logs for food bank clients who heat with woodstoves or fireplaces, while Handyman Heroes is a program that runs all year, helping homeowners in need with urgent house repairs. Neighbours Helping Neighbours: Housing Supports helps with things like heat or hydro arrears, ensuring families have continued access to the utilities they need during the cold winter months. Places for People provides affordable housing with extra supports. HOL is not government funded, and relies on its social enterprise thrift stores, donations, and grants to keep its doors open and fund its many programs. A $25 donation would cover the cost of three plastic window insulation kits, which are donated to food bank customers through the Project Warmth program. A $75 donation will provide one week’s worth of compressed wood logs through the Heat for the Holidays program. It costs $300 to provide a family with one month’s

With the giving season upon us, some may be wondering how they can give back and make a diﬀerence in someone else’s life, but they need look no further than House of Lazarus (HOL). A food bank and outreach mission, HOL has a long history of helping those in need. In addition to House of Lazarus feeding roughly 550 people each month through its food bank, Take-out On the House service, and Operation Backpack, HOL provided affordable rental units for two families through its Places for People program. While there are numerous ways to help those in need through HOL, the nonprofit is currently looking for support for a few of its housing-related initiatives. Donations are needed to assist with Heat for the Holidays, Project Warmth, Handyman Heroes, Neighbours Helping Neighbours: Housing Supports program, and its Places for People project. “We are in a housing crisis, and the most vulnerable in our communities are suffering with nowhere to go, or are resorting to substandard housing, just to have a roof over their head. People are turning to House of Lazarus daily for help regarding the lack of housing in general, aﬀordable housing, transitional housing, and emergency housing. While I wish I could tell each one of my clients, ‘I have a safe place for you to live’, the lack of housing is posing a barrier, and sometimes all I can do is provide hope to these individuals, 2

supply of heating materials. Project Warmth and Heat for the Holidays are programs delivered in partnership with Community Food Share and Winchester BMR. “Being able to provide these housing programs is making a difference. Seeing the tears and hearing the words of gratitude, we know that our assistance is much appreciated. By donating to these programs, our community is giving people hope when they need it most,” HOL’s Executive Director, Cathy Ashby said. As part of the Linking Hands initiative’s Places for People project, HOL purchased a house in Dundas County earlier this year, which was then divided into two units and renovated. Through the Places for People project, HOL provides affordable housing, a one-on-one mentoring relationship, and a trust fund. Currently, aside from the two new HOL units, there are no other affordable rentals for families or single non-seniors. “We are pleased to be offer affordable rent for two families; however, we know that there is a great need to provide more. There are a lot of families living in substandard living conditions who are one circumstance away of being homeless,” Cathy Ashby said. Participants are needed for HOL’s inaugural Catch the Ace fundraising initiative, where 50% of the overall proceeds will go toward funding the Places for People program. “On November 18 we had our first Catch the Ace draw. The draw takes place weekly, on Thursdays at 5

pm, at House of Lazarus in Mountain, and can also be seen live on HOL’s Facebook page. Every week, we draw one card from the drum – the person who is drawn instantly wins 20% of the weekly sales, they then have a chance to win the progressive jackpot, which is 30% of each week’s sales. The progressive jackpot continues to grow until the Ace of Spades is caught. The remaining 50% of weekly sales goes towards Linking Hands initiative Places for People program. We are going into week 4, our current progressive jackpot is at $1,240.50! Make sure you get your tickets for this week’s draw!” HOL Linking Hands Coordinator Kristina McDermott said: “Tickets are available at HOL’s Mountain and Ingleside locations, and can also be purchased at any of the following businesses: Rick’s Gas Bar in South Mountain, Jac’s Boutique in Kemptville, Brinston General Store, Seaway Valley Pharmacy in Winchester, Circle K in Iroquois, Barnfull O’ Goodies in Morrisburg, Winchester BMR, MacEwen’s in Morrisburg, and Rideau Auctions in Winchester.” To find out more about these and other HOL programs and projects, visit the mission’s website (www.hol. community), or follow HOL on Facebook. To ﬁnd out how you can donate or participate in the Catch the Ace fundraiser, contact Cathy Ashby (cashby@houseoflazarus. com), or Kristina McDermott (kmcdermott@houseoﬂazarus.com). They can also be reached by phone (613-9893830). To donate directly to HOL, visit www.canadahelps. org/en/dn/65435. www.ngtimes.ca

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Silver Stick Kemptville Royals U15 B1 wins Regional

by Mike Ross and the bench staﬀ On December 4, the Kemptville Royals U15 B1 team travelled to Haliburton to participate in the 20212022 Regional Silver Stick. The tournament began with a tough battle and loss 3-2 against Woodville. This loss did not kill their spirit, though. Playing with heart and resilience, and never taking a shift oﬀ, the boys came back with a vengeance in their second game against Schomberg with

a 2-1 win. In game three they met Douro, and came out on top with an 8-3 win, giving them a 2W-1L record in the preliminary round to ﬁnish second place, securing a spot in the semi-ﬁnals. In the semis, the coaches knew they were in for a tough go against a strong Osgoode team. With great teamwork and ethic, along with some timely saves by Ashton Hillier, the game ended in a 0-0 tie. First OT: 3-on-3, the score remained 0-0. Noth-

off against Woodville, the team that beat them in Game 1 of the tournament. In the room before the game, the coaches spoke with the boys, focusing on communicating to them how much pride they had. They assured the team that they had complete trust, confidence, and belief in them; and that to get this far was a feat of its own. In the final, the boys came out and took an early first period lead with a goal by Wyatt McLean. After a hard-fought second period, the score remained 1-0 for the Royals. During the second intermission, the coaches pulled the boys aside and challenged them to bring it to another level. Right off the opening draw of the third period, defence man Jack Johnson rushed the puck and fired a hard shot that forced a rebound. Josh Repple was there to bang it home, giving the Royals a 2-0 lead. Woodville didn’t give up, however, and made it 2-1 with seven minutes to go in

ing broke these boys. As we headed into a second, 2-on-2 overtime, neither team was giving up. Halfway through, however, Jack Dinsmore took advantage of a rare 1-on-1 opportunity. Using his speed to cut around the defencemen, and cutting in on the right, he snuck one past the goalie. It was truly an unbelievable moment for the team, as we punched our ticket to the ﬁnals. Forever a memorable hockey moment! In the ﬁnals, they faced-

by Megan McDonald, Executive Director, NG Chamber of Commerce The North Grenville Chamber of Commerce is spearheading a new and expanded shop local campaign in partnership with the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area and the Municipality of North Grenville. The new phase will build

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on the foundation laid by the initial ‘Love NG’ campaign, launched during the early days of COVID. It includes several initiatives designed to help raise awareness about the importance of shopping local, and increase spending at local businesses. A new ad campaign will include print and digital media, a social media campaign, plus a launch kit including reusable tote bags,

6 - 9, 2022. At silverstick.org, the team will be selling commemorative 2-inch Royals pins—which are exchanged by all 48 teams at the opening ceremonies—to help raise funds for the trip. Contact: media@kemptvillehockey.com.

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Shop Local campaign gets new life new window decals, and signage – to raise awareness about the importance of shopping local. “The Chamber is pleased to lead this wonderful initiative,” said North Grenville Chamber President, Karen Quigley, owner of Saltastic. “We know and appreciate how many consumers who see the value in shopping local.” The previous ‘Love NG’ campaign was launched in November, 2020. This year, with the economy reopening, a more comprehensive campaign will leverage digital media, advertising, and contests to further amplify the beneﬁts of shopping local. “Small businesses play a vital role in maintaining our community’s distinct character,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. “During the last 18 months of the pandemic, they have gone above and beyond, time and again. North Grenville is proud to be able to support businesses in Kemptville and surrounding areas.”

the third period. These boys were not going to quit. With solid play from our defence, great heads-up plays by our forwards, and amazing saves (again by Ashton Hillier), we weathered the storm from Woodville in the dying minutes of the third period to capture the Eastern Region Silver Stick Championship. The message for the tournament from the coaches was to be disciplined; play with an edge; and leave it all on the ice. The boys truly came together, and showed true leadership and teamwork. Congrats U15 B1, on an incredible, well-played, and memorable weekend. Your coaches couldn’t be any prouder! On to Pelham Championship! International Silver Stick Finals takes place at Pelham, ON (in Niagara area), January

This initiative is a key part of supporting the local businesses in reopening, and staying open, so they can thrive as the economy recovers, while taking steps to re-engage the community. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the North Grenville Chamber and its community partners have taken, and continue to take, a number of steps to support local businesses. The project is funded through a grant from a Canada-wide investment administered by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Watch for additional details as various ‘Love NG’ initiatives are launched over the coming weeks.

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Time for a timely break for the Times by David Shanahan Next week’s issue of the NG Times will be the last of 2021, and we will be taking a couple of weeks off over Christmas and New Year for a very welcome break. The first issue of the Times for 2022 will arrive in your mail box on January 12, all going well. Any submissions for that first issue need to reach us by Friday, January 7, at the latest. Next week’s issue will be a special Christmas edition, so if you want to send Season’s Greetings to anyone, send them in to us by this Friday and we’ll try and get them in.

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KPS students participate in Hour of Code

Bryan Kearney leading the Hour of Code at Kemptville Public School Last week, more than 30 classrooms from 28 different schools in the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) dedicated at least one hour of class time to coding activities. The Hour of Code, which ran from December 6 to -10 this year, in conjunction with Computer Science Education Week, is a global movement that introduces Kindergarten to Grade 12 students to STEM and computer programming concepts. “It’s important for our students to become familiar with coding, computer science and other technologies, so that they are equipped with the digital skills they need to be successful,” says UCDSB Learning Partner, Bryan Kearney. On Wednesday, December 8, Bryan led the 4/5/6 class at Kemptville Public School through the programming activity “Outbreak: Code your own Simulation.” Using block coding on a computer, students worked through a series of challenges based on a real-world example – disease spread. “This outbreak simulator fosters problem-solving skills using an example that students can relate to,” says Bryan. Students built the code based on a set of instructions, made predictions on what they thought might happen, and tested their code to see if it ran properly. The predictions included how long it might take for the disease to spread in different scenarios, how many people would contract the disease, and if different methods put in place would slow the spread. “The great thing about the Hour of Code is that it doesn’t have to be a one-time thing,” says Bryan. These self-guided activities are free, and can be accessed year-round on the Hour of Code website, without downloading any additional software. There are activities for all levels and devices.

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More access to services for children with Autism Entry to School Program. The six-month program will focus on helping children develop school-readiness skills in communication, play, social interaction, behavioural selfmanagement and learning and attention. Children will be invited to register for the program beginning in January 2022. “Starting school is an exciting and important milestone for children and their families,” said Cindy Harrison, CEO and co-founder of ACT Learning Centre. “The Entry to School Program will support children with autism spectrum disorder and educators by helping them build important skills to facilitate a smooth and successful transition to the classroom.” Ontario is also continuing to build capacity in the children’s services sector as it works to attract and retain the professionals necessary to deliver these important services. Through the Workforce Capacity Fund, the government is awarding over 80 grants to build and retain the workforce, including behaviour analysts, occupational therapists, speech-language

The provincial government has announced two new initiatives to provide easier access to services for families dealing with Autism. The Independent Intake Organization (IIO), which will help families navigate the program from intake to funding, and the Entry to School Program, to support children on the autism spectrum entering kindergarten or Grade 1 for the first time, and awarding grants to service providers to hire and train new clinical staff so they can support more families. The IIO will be delivered through a partnership between Accerta Services Inc., McMaster University, Autism Ontario, and HealthCare 365. The IIO partners bring together significant experience in administering public programs, supporting children and youth on the autism spectrum and their caregivers, care coordination, service navigation, research, and healthcare education. “Each child with autism is unique and the complexities of everyday life can be daunting for families when dealing with the range of challenges they may face, which is why we are creating a centralized, Independent Intake Organization to help families navigate and access the services available,” said Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Minister of Children, Community and Social Services. The IIO is scheduled to start supporting families in spring 2022 and will play a key role in providing more families with funding to purchase core clinical services for their children and youth. These services include applied behaviour analysis, speech-language pathology, occupational therapy and mental health services. Families of children with existing behaviour plans will have the option to enter core clinical services in the order that they registered in the Ontario Autism Program, or extend their plans until spring 2023, at which time they will begin to transition. This will provide stability for families, while enabling more children to access core clinical services. The government is on track to meeting its commitment of providing 8,000 children with funding for core clinical services by fall 2022. Beginning in March 2022, children on the autism spectrum entering kindergarten or Grade 1 for the first time will be able to access the

pathologists, and mental health clinicians. Ontario is also preparing to launch urgent response services as another key element of the needs-based Ontario Autism Program. This past summer, the ministry launched a regional-based proposals process for urgent response services. The ministry identified 11 lead organizations and established regional planning tables to develop service delivery models in diﬀerent parts of the province. The ministry will provide more information about these services and how families will be able to access them in early 2022. Rob More, of the Rural FASD Support Network, gave credit to the people at Autism Ontario for helping to bring the province to adopt these measures. He welcomed the provincial initiatives, and expressed the hope that the province will expand access to services for other families dealing with FASD and other issues aﬀecting children. “The Rural FASD Support Network congratulates Autism Ontario in bringing attention to the importance

of system navigation to support families in accessing needed support and funding. The formation of the Independent Intake Organization will be a wonderful asset for the 125,000 Ontario children with autism in helping them achieve positive life outcomes. We also welcome the additional funding for hiring OT’s, SLP’s, mental health clinicians and applied behaviour analysts within our communities as all neurodiverse children need these core clinical professionals. It is our great desire that the province will begin to take steps in supporting the 320,000 children in Ontario with FASD, as well as children with Multiple Sclerosis, Tourette’s Syndrome, ADHD. With our new website www. ruralfasd.ca providing a system navigation platform for children with FASD and their caregivers and giving them the opportunity to share their voices, we call on the provincial government to establish a FASD advisory panel to enable youth and adults with FASD to have a voice at a provincial level.”

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IPM and Rural Expo 2022 sign unveiled

Significant increase in COVID-19 cases in LGL The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District health Unit has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 positive cases in the region with over 100 new cases since December 1, and 81 active cases reported last Saturday. We have also been notified that the new COVID-19 variant may be present in some of the cases - we are waiting for whole genome sequencing to confirm it. Given this, it is important to carefully follow public health precautions to protect ourselves, our family, and friends, our community, and keep our schools and workplaces safe and open, and prevent further impact on our healthcare resources. We strongly encourage anyone who is unvaccinated or partially vaccinated to get fully vaccinated when eligible, to protect themselves and those who are more vulnerable to serious illness. Also those over 70 now, and the 50 to 69 as of Monday, December 13, are encouraged to make an appointment for a third dose to increase protection now and in the future.

Mayor, Council, and IPM organisers unveil the new IPM sign. North Grenville’s Council joined members of the organizing committee for the 2022 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) to unveil the oﬃcial sign announcing the prime location of the event. “We are absolutely thrilled to be hosting the 2022 International Plowing Match and Rural Expo that will showcase North Grenville, and highlight our historic agricultural roots,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo (IPM) is a ﬁve-day celebration of agriculture and rural living.

This historic event – celebrating over 100 years – is a collaborative eﬀort of the Ontario Plowmen’s Association and its local committee, and attracts tens of thousands of people from across Ontario, throughout Canada, the United States, and beyond. “An event of this scale will require signiﬁcant involvement and engagement from our community,” said Councillor Doreen O’Sullivan, co-chair of the volunteer committee. “We have already had an overwhelming number of people step forward to volunteer. If you want to be involved with this historic

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event, please reach out.” The IPM is the largest event of its kind in North America. Participants can expect plowing competitions, opportunities to learn about agriculture through hundreds of vendors and exhibitors (large and small equipment, lifestyle items, and much more), live entertainment in multiple match venues, and so much more! The International Plowing Match and Rural Expo will take place in North Grenville, September 20 – 24, 2022. For more information and to get involved visit www.plowingmatch.org/ipm2022.

Under the advice of Dr. Stewart, Medical Oﬃcer of Health, all residents are encouraged to: · Keep to small social gatherings with vaccinated people. If there are unvaccinated people, then they should wear a mask and keep 2 m distance from others, as much as possible. · Wear a mask when in public places and keep a 2 m distance from others. · Stay home if sick (even with mild symptoms), and get a PCR test if COVID-19 symptoms develop at a local assessment centre or participating pharmacy, regardless of your vaccination status. Any unvaccinated household members must also stay home until the person with symptoms gets a negative COVID-19 PCR test result. · If there is possible exposure to someone with COVID-19, isolate and get a PCR test. People who are vaccinated should isolate until they get a negative PCR test. People who are unvaccinated should isolate for 10 days after their exposure to

the individual. On the advice of the Chief Medical Officer of Health, employers in all industries should make every eﬀort to allow employees to work from home. The work associated with the increase in cases and contacts combined with the COVID-19 vaccine program means the Health Unit has to put some non-COVID services on hold from now till January 3rd. For more information about COVID-19, visit www. healthunit.org/coronavirus, or call 1-800-660-5853 x2499. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter @LGLHealthunit, or Instagram at lglhealthunit.z.

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Grant to North Grenville to support local infrastructure The Ontario government is providing $669,549 to help build and repair local infrastructure in North Grenville. This investment more than doubles the 2021 grant of $299,716. “This investment of $669,549 will help North Grenville address its infrastructure needs and ensure that the community’s infrastructure continues to be safe and reliable.” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “By investing an additional $1 billion over the next ﬁve years, our government will help communities across Ontario repair local infrastructure, support economic growth, and create local jobs.” Mayor Nancy Peckford welcomed the new funding and indicated how it will be used by the Municipality of North Grenville. “Council is thrilled to receive more OCIF dollars than we had anticipated for community capital investments. Part of the funds are being dedicated to accelerating improvements to rural roads in poor condition, including parts of Pelton, Crozier, Latourell, and Stone Road, as well as the completion of the sidewalk on George Street. The remaining approximately $360,000 will be directed to key public works projects

decided on by Council in the New Year.” The multi-year funding is being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) and will bring the government’s total investment to nearly $2 billion over the next ﬁve years. The OCIF supports local infrastructure projects for communities with populations under 100,000, along with all rural and northern communities. “Our small, rural, and northern communities will be at the forefront of our efforts to build Ontario for the future,” said Premier Doug Ford. “With this investment, we are saying ‘yes’ to helping these communities build and repair the vital infrastructure they need to keep their communities working for decades to come.” Funding allocations are based on a formula that recognizes the diﬀerent needs and economic conditions of communities across the province. The new formula includes an increased funding minimum of $100,000 for all communities per year, up from $50,000 over previous years. “Communities are the heartbeat of this province and we know they are facing unique infrastructure needs and challenges, especially as we navigate through the pandemic,” said Kinga Surma,

Minister of Infrastructure. “Our government has been with them every step of the way. When we were told more funding supports were needed, we listened and acted in a meaningful way by providing the largest OCIF increase since the start of the program. By doing so, we’re providing stability and predictability to small, rural and northern communities to repair, upgrade, and modernize their critical infrastructure so that they are safer, healthier, and more reliable for all.” The Province’s investment in OCIF is part of the 2021 Ontario Economic Outlook and Fiscal Review: Build Ontario. The plan lays out how the government will build Ontario’s future with shovels in the ground for highways, hospitals, longterm care, housing, and highspeed internet. To ensure all families, workers and businesses in the province have a better and brighter future, our government’s planned infrastructure investments over the next decade total more than $148 billion. For 2021, approximately $200 million in funding was allocated to 424 small, rural and northern communities. Municipalities may accumulate their funding for up to ﬁve years to address larger infrastructure projects.

or semi-detached house, and each row house, subject to the Local Journalism Initiative Reporter policies and regulations of the The United Counties of local municipal Official Plan Leeds and Grenville held a and zoning by-law. What is virtual Public Meeting on significant is that one of these Tuesday to discuss key plan- ARUs can be located in an anning amendments to the Offi- cillary building or structure, cial Plan for the United Coun- such as a shed or a barn. The policy change may ties. The specific purpose of the meeting was to consider encourage property owners the issue of accessible and to transform an ancillary affordable housing, which has building into a self-contained been affecting the region for residential unit, perhaps creating additional housing in the many months. A proposal has been made region. Issues with housing to increase the number of have been at the forefront of additional residential units, many discussions in the North or ARUs, which are per- Grenville area, both recently mitted for detached houses, and dating back years, with semi-detached houses, and a special housing task force row houses in Leeds and commissioned by Mayor Grenville. This move comes Peckford which presented in response to legislative a final report to Council in changes made by the On- March of 2020. In recent issues, the Times tario government in 2019 has explored how different with the passing of Bill 108, the so-called “More Homes, elements impact the availMore Choices Act.” Spe- ability and affordability of cifically, the Counties state, housing, both locally and the Amendment will modify nationally. Inflated house Section 2.7.4 of the Official prices and rising rent costs Plan to replace the term “sec- have posed difficulties for ondary dwelling units” with many local residents since “additional dwelling units”. early 2021, and issues such as Previously, only one ARU bad landlord-tenant relations, was allowed for each exist- and zoning and land severing dwelling, and it had to ance challenges, have also be in the main dwelling unit. contributed to an increasingly Now, up to two ARUs will be difficult market for many inpermitted for each detached dividuals and families. by Brandon Mayer

Mayor Peckford requesting more clarity regarding policing costs associated with future correctional facility Mayor Peckford and Council are appealing to Minister Sylvia Jones, Ontario’s Solicitor General, for more clarity regarding the potential financial impacts on North Grenville’s taxpayers regarding policing costs resulting from the future correctional facility scheduled for 2027, and announced by the province in August, 2020. "The topic of policing costs is still a major concern to members of our community, as it has been for Council from the start of these conversations. Our community expressed these concerns loud and clear during the community engagement session hosted by the Ministry of the Solicitor General on November 17,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. Mayor Peckford sent Minister Sylvia Jones a letter December 15, 2021

on November 11 asking for clarity on several items, including facility infrastructure requirements, the transfer of the surplus lands to the municipality, and the approach to policing costs. The response from Minister Jones on December 2 addressed most of the concerns, but the issue of policing costs remains. As a result, Mayor Peckford sent a follow-up letter to Minister Jones on December 9, reiterating the need to ensure North Grenville is not burdened by policing costs attached to the facility, and requested a meeting with Minister Jones and her senior staﬀ to discuss it further. “As Chair of the North Grenville Police Services Board, we have been extremely careful in monitoring costs related to the deployment of the OPP. It is not

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appropriate that any policing costs related to the future provincial correctional facility are borne by the community,” added Councillor John Barclay. "We are paying close attention to the experience of the Town of Penetanguishene, among others, and I recently had a discussion with the Penetanguishene Mayor and Chief Administrative Oﬃcer. As we have stated from the beginning, it is crucial that all costs related to the correctional facility's design, construction, and operations - including policing – are financed by the province," emphasized Mayor Peckford. Copies of this correspondence with the SolGen oﬃce can be seen on the Municipal web site at www.northgrenville.ca/news. 6

The other proposed amendment under discussion by the United Counties relates to mapping aggregate resources, such as bedrock, sand, and gravel which are used in making roads, homes, and in other construction projects. The Amendment, the Counties state, will add bedrock resource mapping and refine sand and gravel resource mapping; enable certain types of development in proximity to mapped aggregate resources; require specific assessments for other non-aggregate development in proximity to mapped aggregate resources; and add policies that apply to new or expanded aggregate resource extraction operations. A Counties Official Plan Amendment will not be required for new or expanding resource extraction operations, however, a local Official Plan Amendment may be required depending on the policies of the local Official Plan. The amendment would also amend rules regarding development near mapped aggregate resources. Subject to the comments heard at the public meetings, the Planning Advisory Committee may choose to make a recommendation to the next Counties Council Meeting for a decision by Counties Council on the matters. Those who wish to appeal the amendments must make written submissions to the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville before the relevant proposed Official Plan Amendment is adopted. For more information, contact Cherie Mills, Manager of Planning Services, at 613-342-3840 ext 2419, or by email at cherie. mills@uclg.on.ca.

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Lower speed limit in Rural Subdivisions Further speed reductions are being implemented throughout the Municipality of North Grenville. Rural subdivisions will now be included in the 40km/h gateway speed limit zones in the Municipality. Gateway Signage is a system that will include a 40 km/h “area begins” sign, and a 40 km/h “area ends” sign, at each entrance (gateway) and exit to the subdivision. Gateway signage provides a consistent posting method, as well as a streamlined cost for signage. “Council and I are pleased to see further speed reductions in North Grenville to address some longstanding road safety concerns identiﬁed by residents,” said Mayor Peckford. “Speed concerns are not exclusive to more urban roads in our community, and prudence is warranted in more residentially intensive areas, no matter where they are.” “Many of North Grenville’s rural subdivisions attract young families, seniors, and those with accessibility challenges,” added Councillor John Barclay and Chair of the Police Services Board. “Safety is the primary consideration in making these decisions.”

Gateway signage will be posted for the following 23 rural subdivisions in North Grenville: Aimee Lane Black’s Meadow Brixon Colonel By Keys Connell Farm Dangerﬁeld Flint Hill Forest of South Gower Glen Gables Jayland Kettle Creek Maplestone Marlin Subdivision Oxford Landing Oxford Heights/Comeau Pelton’s Corners Rideau Crossing Rideau Estates River Run Settler’s Grant Shaker Village/Jean Marc/ Tilly Stonehaven Estates Tanager Woods The Creek Victoria Park Village “Road Safety continues to be a top priority for Council and rural hamlets will be considered in the next phase following public consultation,” highlighted Mayor Peckford. Staff have identified 8 rural hamlets for further investigation with the United Counties of Leeds and Gren-

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ville for implementation of a reduced speed limit. The major roadways in all rural hamlets are the jurisdiction of the Counties and, as such, a collaborative approach must be taken – like that of the urban area program. The Municipality has also proposed new transportation policies in response to traffic related concerns raised by residents. These policies include creating a new Road Safety Strategy, Truck Route Policy, and updating the existing Traffic Calming Policy and Speed Limit Policy. Beginning in 2019, the Municipality completed investigations to implement a speed limit reduction program to the urban core of Kemptville. A new program was introduced – gateway signage. This method was used as a means of reducing cost, increasing consistency, and reducing roadway “clutter” by placing signs at the entrance and exits of the aﬀected areas. The program was adopted and fully executed in August 2020 where the speed limit in Kemptville’s urban core was reduced from 50 km to 40 km/hr – including Tempo and eQuinelle subdivisions.

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mending third doses for the following groups at an interval of 6 months (168 days) from their second dose: - As of December 13, adults age 50–69 (born in 1952–1971). NOTE: We are encouraging those in their 50’s and 60’s to seek their booster at a pharmacy, if they are eligible in December, in order to leave room in our clinics for children’s first doses and 70+ boosters. - Adults 70+ years of age (born in 1951 or before); - Residents of Long-Term Care Homes (LTCH), Retirement Homes (RH), Elder Care Lodges, and elderly living in other congregate settings. - Indigenous adults (18+) and their non-Indigenous adult (18+) household members - Those who have received 2 doses of AstraZeneca (one dose of Johnson & Johnson) - Healthcare workers who frequently have close contact in the patient environment, plus others with close patient contact. Healthcare workers

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For updates related to COVID-19 and the North Grenville Municipal Centre visit: www.northgrenville.ca/coronavirus

MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS

Municipal Centre Oﬃce hours are between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm (Monday-Friday). Note: Municipal oﬃces will be CLOSED Monday, December 27th and will re-open Tuesday, January 4th, 2022. Sign-up to Mayor Peckford’s e-newsletter at: www.northgrenville.ca/connect.

WASTE MANAGEMENT SCHEDULING

· Solid Waste, Organics, and Recycling Pick-Up There is no change to the waste collection schedule. Visit NGrecycles.ca for more information. · Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station The Oxford Mills Waste Transfer Station will be CLOSED on Saturday, December 25th, 2021, and Saturday, January 1st, 2022.

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

If you require building inspections on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022, please notify the Building Division no later than 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 23rd, 2021.

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS

Council will meet in Council Chambers. While members of the public are invited to attend the meeting, seating has been arranged to facilitate physical distancing and accordingly is limited. Pre-registration at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca is required. Persons arriving without preregistering will be accommodated where there is suﬃcient seating capacity to permit attendance while complying with safety protocols. All attendees will be required to self-screen and masks must be worn when physical distancing cannot be maintained. If you require accommodation, please advise the Clerk when pre-registering so that we may best assist you. To make a deputation in relation to an item on the agenda, please provide your comments no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting to clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. This meeting will be live streamed on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/ featured and on the Municipality’s website at: northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-andminutes. Council agendas are available at: northgrenville.ca/govern/governance/agendas-and-minutes. • Council Meeting (Open) – Tuesday, January 11, 2021 at 6:30 pm

ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Committee meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing the Clerk’s Oﬃce at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca. • •

Third Dose Boosters by the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Health Unit Based on guidance from the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations, Ontario is now recommending third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to optimize protection from infection for those who are most vulnerable. Third doses can be either mRNA vaccine (Pﬁzer or Moderna) and our clinics have a good supply of both. These third doses are recommended – not required, and those with 2 doses are still considered fully vaccinated. Most people will have good protection still with 2 doses, but those who are older, who have compromised immune systems, or those at very high risk of exposure will beneﬁt from an additional dose for continued protection against severe disease/hospitalization. If you are eligible for a third dose of COVID-19 Vaccine in Ontario, as per the list below, you can book an appointment at one of our clinics to receive it, or check with a participating pharmacy. Ontario is now recom-

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Council Compensation Committee – Monday, December 20, 2021 at 10:00 am Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee – Wednesday, December 22 at 4:00 pm

NORTH GRENVILLE POLICE SERVICES BOARD

Police Services Board meetings will be conducted virtually via Zoom. For any members of the public wanting to attend the meeting virtually, pre-registration is required by e-mailing the Clerk’s Oﬃce at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca

can likely access their third dose booster through their employer. - Designated essential caregivers for residents of Long-Term Care or Retirement Homes. Can likely access the third dose directly from the facility. - People with moderate to severe immunosuppression are recommended to have 3 doses of vaccine for optimal immune response. Immunosuppressed individuals can access their third dose through their health care provider a minimum of 28 days, but preferably 2 months after their second dose. If unable to access it from a health care provider, the Health Unit can provide it at a clinic. You can also check with a pharmacy to see if they can provide it. Please ensure you are eligible based on the criteria above and timing (at least 168 days from second dose) before booking or attending a vaccine clinic. Those who are not eligible will be turned away.

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HOLIDAY SKATING

Additional public skate times are being oﬀered over the holiday season: December 20 11:00 am -12:20 pm December 22 12:00 pm -1:20 pm December 23 4:30 pm - 5:50 pm December 27 11:00 am -12:20 pm December 29 11:00 am - 12:20 pm AND 6:30 - 7:50 pm For the full schedule visit our calendar of events at www.northgrenville.ca

VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please visit northgrenville.ca/careers for updates on volunteer and employment opportunities.

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Yesterday once more by David Shanahan And so we head into the last couple of weeks of 2021. Rather like 2020, we may be glad to see the back of it. What was once a strange new world of pandemic restrictions now seems more like the way it is, now and in the future. Easy to become weary and dejected with it all. The world sometimes seems a little more dangerous every day, what with covid, climate change, domestic terrorism, shortages of all kinds, and a startling increase in the cost of living. Perhaps, we can think, this is a sign that things are getting worse and worse, with little hope in sight. While by no means minimising what we’re going through in these strange days, it may be useful to take a look into the past and see that we’re not really facing anything new. Maybe we just know more about events and crises than was generally available to previous generations? Technology, for all its beneﬁts, is also responsible for giving us access to more and more information, more videos, more reports from troubled regions, more data

on where the climate is going, how many terrorist attacks are taking place in foreign, and not-so foreign countries. Then there’s the added weight of uncertainty, not being sure how much of what we see and hear is real, how much of the commentary and interpretation of the news can be relied upon, and how much is based on political bias, conspiracy theories, and downright lies. But, as they say, t’was ever thus. Or, to cite a Biblical statement: “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” In fact, it’s both amazing and encouraging to read what was reported on world affairs and the state of humanity so long ago. Doesn’t this seem very contemporary; “All things are wearisome, more than one can say. The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its ﬁll of hearing.”? But we don’t have to go that far back to ﬁnd how much things mirror our current situation. The years between the two World Wars reflect so much that is familiar to us these days. The pandemic

Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, My normal daily routine begins with a cup of tea. I then turn on the computer and scan the newspapers in order to begin the rest of my day suitably depressed by the world state of affairs. Today, I chose to break the habit, and finish installing a new (new to me at any rate) dining room light fixture. Midway through, time to sit down with another cup of tea. On the table in front of me was this week’s North Grenville Times. My wife had just removed it from the chair backs where it had been drying since removal from the mailbox. Why did it need drying?, you may ask, (although I doubt anyone is really interested, but I will tell you anyway). Actually, it's because there is no door on the mailbox, it having given up the ghost after being mangled by flyer delivery, parcels that don't fit, and snow plows blasting it. I see little

point in replacing it, and the NG Times dries quite quickly. Anyway, to move on, I decided to leaf through the NG pages, and arrived at the letters section. It must be in my blood, this need to get depressed on a regular basis, and the majority of letters to the editor are generally in the category that will help me achieve that state of mind. Imagine my surprise, and then delight, when I read the letter from Graeme Waymark. He had me in full agreement - and stitches! I particularly like the kudos given to our council, it is mostly well deserved, although I do wish more could have been done to prevent that awful, climate unfriendly, little box subdivision development so ineptly named Oxford Village. However, I do understand the constraints imposed on the present council, having to go along with decisions passed by a previous council - you know, the one that the "wan-

of 1918-1919 is thought to have resulted in the deaths of around 50 million people around the world, with more than 500 million cases reported. Then followed a time of relative excess, the Roaring Twenties, when it seemed prosperity was rampant and would never end. But, of course, it did, with the Great Depression. Tremendous hardship, mass unemployment, major movements of people, homeless, looking for a better life somewhere, anywhere else. And then came the 30's and 40's, and all the tragedy they brought with them. Yes, it’s sad, depressing, and enlightening to look back and see that there really is nothing new under the sun; “It was here already, long ago; it was here before our time”. But that is where we have to draw some comfort, hope for the future. The people of this planet have survived much worse than what we now face, with the possible exception of the climate issue. But even there, previous generations have known climate shifts, drastic change in the ecosystem that brought about catastrophic changes in societies

around the world. We could be recklessly optimistic and declare that we will manage to get through all of these changes we now face, and that, in the end, may not be so reckless after all. What it will take is owning up to our share in the various crises, and a determination to do what we can to mitigate them. What we can do, individually and as a society, is a complex and many-layered problem. That is a whole other topic, and will take much more than a simple Editorial to describe. There is that old cliché by Edmund Burke that “those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it.” But perhaps history does, not so much repeat itself, as repeat certain patterns of behaviour. Either way, it is at least helpful to have an understanding of the past, of the ways in which our ancestors have faced similar, if not identical, crises. There may well be no way to avoid the same kind of situation arising, of course. No matter how many times we repeat “never again”, we tend to follow old ways afresh. Wars follow wars, because we convince ourselves that our war is dif-

ferent, more justiﬁed, more righteous; just like every previous warring people claimed. Natural disasters will always occur, sometimes as a result of human activity, sometimes because this is a warped world, not operating as it was designed to do. What do we learn from all of this? First of all, we are not being speciﬁcally persecuted in our day; there is nothing new under the sun. Secondly, we must try and learn the lessons of the past, use them to chart a way forward with the knowledge that we are still here because our parents, grandparents, and distant ancestors, survived their days. Another quote from that same book, Ecclesiastes, contains a warning of what can happen when we think of ourselves as facing unique challenges, instead of learning about, and from, the past. “No one remembers the former generations, and even those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow them”. 2021 will soon be over, another chapter in our shared story we call history. Facing into a new year, and carrying into it the challenges we now face, we can be realistic about

what we have to deal with, but encouraged, even a little, by knowing that others were in this place before us, and endured. And one last thing: we have to accept that there are always good times and bad, and we can get some comfort and perspective by remembering, in a last quote from Ecclesiastes: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.”

nabe back councilor" was a member of. But then, needless to say, I was brought back to reality by the letter adjacent to Graeme's which, in no uncertain terms was clearly against "The Correctional Centre", although said letter didn't mention it by name, referring instead to the odd little groups of signs that are popping up here and there saying, "No Prison." Well, I guess that's ok then, as it's a correctional centre, not a prison. I hadn't heard that a prison was to be built, and if it were, it wouldn't necessarily change my views. The letter also states that a "A Silent No is as Good as a Yes." Ain't that true. I look forward to a great deal of silence as the project moves forward. Thank you Graeme. I guess I went back to completing the light fixture with a fairly balanced state of mind. David Adams North Grenville

Dear Editor, I found your article, “A unique ﬁnd behind the wallpaper”, most interesting, because in “the old newspaper” discovered by Andrew Thriscutt, he mentions that “Our house was Phineas Pelton’s original house which we bought in a pretty rundown state”. Phineas 2 and his son, Elijah (and wife and other family) came to South Gower in March, 1801, from Hartford, Connecticut. His wife was Rebecca Johnson. There were three Elijah’s in the following generations, the last being Elgin Elijah, my grandfather. I didn’t actually know him, because he died before I was born, in 1915, and was only thirty-ﬁve at the time of his death. There is a picture of this family, Elijah 4, his wife, Elizabeth (McNilage), and their children in your N.G. Historical Archives. I also have ancestors who are both

Johnston and Johnson on two diﬀerent sides. So this article is quite fascinating. It does make my head spin a bit, because on all sides, my ancestors go back to a very long time ago. Kath (Pelton) Piché P.S. I believe the Pelton brothers, Charles and Daniel, of this same family, were of the same political persuasion as myself; only because you have mentioned them before that I know this. I learn so much from the North Grenville Times. Much appreciated always.

Dear Editor, Last Sunday, December 5, there was a fantastic Christmas Market. As a Salvation Army Volunteer there, the donations of both food and money in the Kettle were beyond expectations. This year, the Salvation Army is experiencing a lack of volunteers, both for the Kettle Campaign and for the Thrift Store and Food Bank. If you have some spare time, a few hours a week, to volunteer, it is very rewarding. Merry Christmas and become a volunteer, just a simple questionnaire and proof of Covid vaccination is required. We look forward to volunteering with you. Janet and Marc Cote

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New VP of Nursing and Clinical Services at KDH

Jennifer Ellis Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Ellis, RN, PhD, as its new Vice President of Nursing/Clinical Services and Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), eﬀective January 4, 2022. Dr. Ellis brings to KDH 16 years of progressive leadership experience in the healthcare sector. Her areas of expertise include patient safety, patient experience, professional practice, risk management, quality improvement, nurse staffing, and service operations. Jennifer comes to KDH from the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), where she has served as the Director of Quality and Safety since 2014. Significant accomplishments during her tenure at CHEO include implementation of a robust patient safety strategy and programming, as well as operational service and infrastructure changes. Additionally, her team oversaw a very successful Accreditation, in which CHEO achieved Exemplary standing and an overall score of 99.7 percent. Dr. Ellis and her team were instrumental in putting “Safety First” throughout the pandemic, instituting highly reliable COVID safety practices, which contributed to CHEO’s outbreak free status. Jennifer earned her PhD in Nursing from McMaster University in 2009, successfully defending a thesis focused on nursing health human resources. She has authored papers that have appeared in publications such as Canadian Nurse, and the Journal of Nursing Care Quality, and is an advocate of evidence in-

formed, professional practice. She has been a guest lecturer in the Telfer School of Management’s Master of Health Administration program and is currently teaching its Quality Management course. She currently serves on a number of non-profit boards, including as Vice Chair, Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services, and Board Member, Service Coordination Support. Jennifer is active in regional committees, such as the Health Care Quality Network, and professional organizations such as the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario. “After an exhaustive search to fill this pivotal role, we are thrilled to welcome Jennifer to KDH,” said the hospital’s CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “She is a results driven and inspiring leader who brings a wealth of experience and expertise along with a commitment to foster a culture of accountability, responsibility and possibility,” he added. “I am pleased to join KDH and work alongside the teams in building healthier communities,” Jennifer responded. “I am a believer in high quality care with a fantastic patient experience, resulting from highly engaged staff and communities. I am excited to support the wonderful work of the KDH staff and medical staff and look forward to what we accomplish in the future.” Jennifer succeeds Cathy Burke, RN, who served in the role from 2015 to 2021, after arriving at KDH in 2013. Cathy remains at KDH in the new role of Clinical Lead for the implementation of the Epic digital health information system. Frank Vassallo expressed his gratitude to Cathy for her service, commending her hard work and dedication particularly in responding to the challenges presented by COVID-19 over the past 20 months and leading KDH to its own successful Accreditation in September, 2021.

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Inflation mania by Colin Creasey Over the past few weeks, it’s been hard to escape “inflation mania” in our Parliament. Conservative finance critic, Pierre Poilievre, and his boss, Erin O’Toole, are in full meltdown over a 4.7% inflation rate. While it is true that inflation is currently above the Bank of Canada’s midpoint target of 2%, it is also the case that the Bank has fallen short of this target frequently since the Great Recession in 2010. It is also the case that this bout of inflation is a result of supply shortages and other disruptions stemming from the pandemic and a difficult economic reopening. Alongside temporary supply chain issues, such as clogged ports and unloaded shipping containers, a main driver of this current episode of inflation is high energy prices, which have risen 25.5% relative to October, 2020. Gasoline is responsible for nearly 42% of the yearly change in inflation, while meat accounts for another 10%, so this is a sector-specific problem. Remove these, and the current inflation rate drops to 3.3%. Poilievre and O’Toole’s daily diatribes about inflationary deficits and the like, while ignoring the facts, hasn’t stopped Conservatives and neo-liberals alike from using panic about inflation as an opportunity to impose their political-economic programme of austere spending cuts. There isn’t one in-

stance that these tactics have ever worked, except for the wealthy, and yet Conservatives and neo-liberals cling to this economic nonsense. There is a risk, however, that a similar process could unfold now, which would curb the pandemic recovery and disproportionally harm those who are currently struggling. In the current moment, we need political interventions that respond to workers’ material concerns, and that don’t dismiss the ways in which high prices for consumer necessities disproportionally harm low-wage workers. Without this, we leave these workers open to the political framing and false solutions offered by the right. The problem isn’t only with supply chain disruptions. Corporate profiteering is an integral part of the explanation for our current above-average inflation. Corporations are using supply shortages to engage in historic price increases. Thanks, in part, to relatively strong stimulus spending during the pandemic, corporate profits in Canada grew from $291 billion in 2019, to $382.7 billion in 2021, the largest 2-year increase in a decade. This is how capitalists respond to shortages, particularly after deregulation has allowed them to dictate the terms of trade, and harm consumers in the process. In global shipping, the container ship industry booked net profits of $48.1 billion in the third

quarter of 2021, a nine-fold increase in the same period for 2020. In other words, price gouging is a central part of the current inflation story, though you are not likely to hear much about that in the mainstream news media, and certainly not at all from those on the right. What we should be asking our governments is why these industries are not regulated to prevent this sort of gouging, but I think that we all know the answer to that, which is that these industries are the very ones that fill the coffers of the main Parties in our country. If you are fed up, as I am, with the interests of the wealthy being more important than the rest of us, the only way that is going to change is at the ballot box. While the wealthy dictate every move that the current governments make, nothing is going to change, and in

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Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds over the holidays by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit The holidays can be especially challenging for people’s body image and mental health. Our Health Unit supports a “Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds” approach which focuses on promoting health for everyone by shifting the focus from weight and body size or shape, to overall health. Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds promotes balanced eating, active living, and mental well-being for people of all shapes, sizes, and ages. Especially throughout the pandemic, we see and hear messages about healthy eating, physical activity and weight. Physical activity and healthy eating are often encouraged for weight loss, and negative perspectives on these topics can often lead to weight bias. Weight bias happens when people make judgements about another person based on their weight. Some people assume that being critical of someone’s weight

will help encourage them to become more “healthy”. In reality this can lead to poor body image, low selfesteem, anxiety, depression, disordered eating and eating disorders, and avoidance of physical activity and health care services. We developed a resource that may help you respond with a clever reply to a damaging remark or change the direction of the discussion. Ways to support yourself, your family and friends to have a Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds outlook: · Enjoy physical activity for overall health and wellbeing. For example, a visit while walking, an outdoor activity (skating, skiing, snowshoeing) as part of your time oﬀ – remember to keep the focus on having fun and feeling good · Role model healthy active living to those around you · Try not to compare bodies; healthy bodies come in a variety of shapes and sizes · Focus on strengths, skills

and seeing the positive traits in yourself and others · Consider how all foods ﬁt as part of a healthy eating pattern If you want to help your child eat in a balanced way here are some tips: · Focus on balance and variety; trust your child to know when they are hungry or full · Consider the language we use to discuss food; · Avoid labelling foods as “good” or “bad” as this can link emotions to food and may create guilt around eating certain foods · We want to make sure children aren’t eating foods because they want to be seen as “good” or to avoid being “bad” · To help develop their food skills and knowledge, include children in grocery shopping, meal planning and preparation · Children are more likely to eat the healthy foods they helped prepare If you want to help your child to be more active:

Dr. Suru Chande celebrates 50 Years at WDMH

Dr. Suru Chande received his 50-year pin from Cholly Boland, CEO. by Jane Adams Dr. Suru Chande remembers his ﬁrst day at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH), back in November, 1971. He had been recruited to work with the team of doctors at the Morrisburg Clinic, and was just waiting for the results of his surgical exams. “I was coming back from the American College of Surgeons meeting in the U.S., and I got a message that a patient at WDMH with possible acute appendicitis required my attention. There were no cell phones back then, so I December 15, 2021

can’t even remember how they found me,” he recalls. “I had found out that I had passed my Surgery Fellowship exams and that I would be credentialed at WDMH, so off I went to the Operating Room and got to work. I’m not sure I looked very qualified to the patient!” Fifty years later, Dr. Chande is still here! This month, he received his 50year pin as part of WDMH’s annual Long-Term Service Awards. Sixty staff members and physicians were honoured, as well as 15 retirees.

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· Try new and challenging activities so your child develops new skills and conﬁdence · Try activities in different environments; for example, in snow, on or in water, and on ice, grass and rocks · It’s important for children to learn to move in a variety of ways; this includes: jumping, running, climbing, throwing and catching It starts with having a healthy and positive outlook about bodies and wellbeing, nurturing self-acceptance and respect for yourself and others around you. Help your children learn how to question media messages – is it realistic, is it diverse, is it trying to sell you something? For more information about this positive approach to well-being, including helpful resources like, “Clever Replies to Damaging Remarks”, visit www.healthunit. org. You can also call 1-800660-5853 or connect with @ LGLhealthunit on Facebook, Twitter or lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

Back in 1971, there were only two surgeons at WDMH. Dr. Chande worked alongside Dr. Duane Justus in those early years, doing all kinds of surgeries, including pediatric care, before CHEO opened in Ottawa. He also remembers his work at the clinics in Iroquois, Morrisburg, and Ingleside. “The Ingleside clinic was close to a local school, so I got occasional calls from the playground or basketball court to deal with a dislocated finger or laceration. “We always had terrific support from the CEO and the Board, the Operating Room team, everyone at WDMH, and my partners at the St. Lawrence Medical Clinic,” he remembers. “And I can’t say enough about the Auxiliary and how they raised funds for equipment.” In fact, Dr. Chande was one of the first surgeons in the region to perform minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery in the early nineties – using equipment funded by the volunteers. Today, Dr. Chande can still be found in the OR almost every Friday, assisting with surgeries. He also spends two to three days a month in Morrisburg doing consultations and minor procedures.

He says he still enjoys the work: “At WDMH, once people know you, you’re part of the family. People want to help you.” People say the same thing about Dr. Chande. Congratulations and thank you for 50 years of service! If you would like to provide comments or suggestions about hospital services, please contact Cholly Boland, President and CEO, WDMH at 613.774.1049 or by email at cboland@wdmh.on.ca.

Kemptville’s doctor shortage a concern for many

Barrhaven, I've had lots of Local Journalism Initiative Reporter patients experience difficulties in getting prescriptions Several social media posts renewed, and the pharmacy in recent months have made it has to plug the hole. Many clear that North Grenville has people are looking for a new a doctor shortage. As residents doctor locally, but there aren't both new and well-established really any that are taking a ask the question online as to significant number of patients whether there is a local doctor on.” accepting new patients, the A search in the register answer from other locals is of the College of Physicians static and easily predictable – and Surgeons of Ontario “no.” In several online posts, returned seven pages of doccomments strongly suggested tors who either have a private phoning all local doctors to practice in Kemptville, work be put on their waiting lists. at the Kemptville District Other comments have been Hospital, or have a secondmore sarcastic, essentially ary practice in Kemptville. telling those seeking a doctor However, the register does to get in line. Some locals not indicate whether a doctor revealed that they have been is accepting new patients, on local doctors’ waiting lists and indications from local for years. residents would suggest that When it comes to whether few, if any, of them are. An there is a plan to address Ontario Government service the doctor shortage in the called “Health Care Connect” area, Merrickville Pharmacist, offers the free services of a Steve Gabell, wants some an- nurse, who will find a doctor swers. Writing to the Times, close to the applicant who he said, “Obviously we are is accepting new patients. going to see an increase in However, the service comes demand for medical services with a disclaimer that a doctor with the new developments may not be found, or a docbeing built in town, as well tor who is found may not be as those patients who want able to take on an applicant’s to move to a more local prac- entire family as patients. tice.” Steve recounted how lo- Health Care Connect can be cal physicians, Dr. Evans and accessed at www.ontario.ca/ Dr. Leonard, retired around page/find-family-doctor-orthe same time a few years nurse-practitioner#section-1, ago, and were replaced by or by calling 1-800-445-1822. Dr. Gill. Earlier this year, For Steve, the doctor Dr. Gill moved his practice shortage issue is one that to Barrhaven, causing even should be addressed by Counmore difficulties, particularly cil. “It would be interesting for locals who don’t have easy to know how many people access to transportation. are affected and what, if any, Steve noted that he sees plans there are to attract and what problems the doctor retain GPs in the area, and shortage has caused through even if Council are aware of his own work, saying of Dr. the issue,” Steve wrote. Gill, “Since he moved to by Brandon Mayer

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Charitable donations down as pressure on charities increases

A new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of CanadaHelps, the country's largest platform for donating and fundraising online, conﬁrms that 32% of Canadians have more discretionary income amid the pandemic. Data from RBC suggests that Canadians saved a record amount in 2020, amassing an extra $280 billion. Of those with extra cash in hand, only 17% have donated some of the excess funds to charity. The poll also looked at overall giving and revealed that only 12% of Canadians increased their donations amid the pandemic, while nearly 2 in 10 (18%) reduced how much they gave to charities. The remainder of respondents fall into two groups: 25% that don’t give any money to charity and 45% that have not changed how much they give to char-

ity. These are concerning trends at a time when 42% of charities are not able to meet the increased need for their services. On a regional basis, those living in Saskatchewan and Manitoba (25%) are most likely to have reduced their charitable giving, followed by residents of British Columbia and Ontario (21%), Alberta and Atlantic Canada (16%), and Quebec (10%). 21% of women and 14% of men scaled back their charitable giving. “At a time when charities are facing an unprecedented demand for services, we would like to see more Canadians donating to charity,” said Marina Glogovac, President and CEO of CanadaHelps. “For nearly two years, many Canadian charities have had the challenging task of

trying to meet increased de- (9%), and Atlantic Canada mand for their services while (6%). Brakes • Vehicle repairs our past Giving Refacing significant drops in • “In • Suspension • Class “A” Mechanic we identiﬁed a concernincome and reduced capac- ports • giving Tire Sales of Quality Preity.• AsSale the holiday season is a ing gap, with younger • Air Conditioning Owned Vehicles critical time for charities, our generations not giving as • Alignments • of Flat Bed Tow to charity as older genask Canadians is toTruck donate much what they can to a charity or a erations,” said Glogovac. 613-989-3839 “Insights from this new poll cause they care about.” u n year, t y R dCana1 , M ooffer u n t aani n encouraging O n t a r i o sign EarlierC othis daHelps published its annual that gives us much hope for Giving Report and projected the future.” Of the 32% of Canadians that overall charitable giving in 2020 declined by 10%, with extra money in their falling to 2016 levels. pockets during this health According to the poll, crisis, 56% have either in17% of those aged 18 - 34 vested or saved any surplus increased their giving while funds, while 26% have used only 9% of those aged 35 - 54 the money to renovate or and 12% of those 55 years and repair their homes. A quarter older increased their giving. (25%) have purchased mateOntario residents (15%) were rial goods and experiences, more likely to give more, and 31% have taken the opfollowed by those living in portunity to pay oﬀ debt with British Columbia and Alberta the extra cash. (13%), Saskatchewan and Manitoba (10%), Quebec

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Labour market study underscores gaps exposed by COVID-19 pandemic from Community Wire The bio-economy, a vital sector of the Ontario economy, is poised to create jobs, but the current pipeline for those positions is threequarters empty. This was the conclusion of an unprecedented labour market study by BioTalent Canada released this fall. Today, the organization released eight reports that unpack the current landscape, trends, challenges, and opportunities facing each region. The report on Ontario — and an accompanying report on the Greater Toronto Area — conclude the region will require another 24,500 bioeconomy workers by 2029. However, current estimates indicate there will not be enough people to meet labour demands, and significant pressure exists now and will mount throughout the decade. Ontario companies will be challenged to fill positions due in part to a highly competitive labour market and an ongoing lack of capital to attract and retain candidates. The reports note that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in the Canadian bio-economy, particularly in bio-manufacturing and processing capacity, which saw Canada initially unable to produce sufficient protective equipment and having no domestic capacity to develop and manufacture vaccines. Efforts to close this December 15, 2021

gap could be hampered by a lack of qualified labour, especially in a province like Ontario seeking to expand its manufacturing sector. Estimates suggest Ontario will need an additional 5,820 bio-manufacturing workers by 2029 (2,170 in bio-health manufacturing alone) even without considering expansion growth due to recently announced investments. Only 25% of those positions will be ﬁllable by predicted supply during this period. “Naturally, as the country’s largest region, the talent need is greatest in Ontario,” says BioTalent President and CEO Rob Henderson. “The industry has to develop new strategies focused on breaking down barriers to entry for recent immigrants, Indigenous workers and workers with disabilities — all of whom are seriously underrepresented in the bio-economy today. That starts with improving human resources capacity and practices within bio-economy companies.” Other notable ﬁndings in the Ontario regional analysis: Ontario accounts for 36% of Canada’s bio-economy, with 4,100 organizations – mainly small and mediumsized businesses – collectively employing about 75,000 people in 2019. The Ontario bio-economy workforce covers a wide range of occupations, with

research & development and manufacturing accounting for nearly half of all jobs. Following expansion in 2020 and a slight downturn in 2021, employment in the Ontario bio-economy is expected to grow by 1.3% annually in the short term and 1.1% over the medium/longer term. Ontario is home to a high proportion of Canada’s postsecondary programs related to the bio-economy. In 20162017, more than one-third of Canada’s master’s and doctorate students and nearly half of undergraduate students in bio-economy related programs were enrolled in Ontario institutions. Sub-regional diﬀerences in economic conditions impact on bio-economy activity in those areas of the province. Some of the more notable trends in Eastern Ontario: Grounded in bio-health, particularly R&D associated with government research

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CAMIMH calling on Canadians to support a new view of mental health by Brandon Mayer

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by John Baldwin Our Garden Birds, Early On A Cold Sunlit December Day I awoke and arose, at the “crack of”, - just after eight, And made my usual walk to the bedroom window, for a firsthand weather update, The back garden was half bathed in the early morning sun, under a lovely blue sky, As I looked out at our Catalpa tree, where, a different looking bird, perched on high. Being out of recognizable range for my eyes, I high-tailed it to where my camera is kept, And, into the lens a lovely bird picture, instantly, leapt! For, as I sat in my pyjamas, on a chair, by the patio door, A flock of eight Cedar Waxwings I saw. Like little masked bandits, with their yellow tail tips, They sat on the branches, showing red on their inner wings, as bright as two lips! They had probably been attracted by the bright red berries of our Crab-apple tree, Unfortunately, they didn’t dwell for very long and soon they did flee and left me! Luckily, they weren’t the only ones out enjoying the sun, Being only the first of an early morning list of birds, they’d just spectacularly begun. A big black Crow landed on a Maple tree branch and started to, raucously, “caw”, And a couple of others landed and started turning over leaves, as I’d seen them do before. They flicked over the leaves as they walked, to see what they concealed, Lo and behold, they were lucky and some worms were gobbled up, as they were revealed. They weren’t the only ones doing this unusual task, As some Starlings and a Blue-jay did somewhat the same, what more could they ask!? Even the Mourning Doves were there, not to be outdone, As they, too, searched for some food on the ground, in the sun. Other Blue-jays and a Cardinal visited, but weren’t really that keen, For sifting through leaves, looking for worms, isn’t really their ”scene”! After about an hour of watching this varied avian flock, The sun had risen higher and moved like a dial on a clock. The garden’s shadowy theme had been transformed into bright sunlight, Revealing, at a front of the house feeder, a brilliant red colored House Finch, another perfect delight! So I have had a bit, about today’s surprise birds, to say and to tell, And I hope, if you see some of them, you do too, So just keep looking at and enjoying them, but please, at the same time, stay safe and well.

OPP Report Impaired driver: On December 6, 2021, at around 5:15 p.m., oﬃcers from the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint regarding an erratic driver on Rideau Street. Officers attended and spoke with the driver and conducted further investigation. A male, aged 59, from December 15, 2021

North Grenville was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code (CC) with: Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs sec.320.14(1)(a); and Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) sec. 320.14(1)(b). The driver's licence was seized and the vehicle was towed. The accused was released and is scheduled to

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The Canadian Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health (CAMIMH) is launching an initiative to ensure a parity between physical healthcare and mental healthcare. At a virtual press conference on December 8, CAMIMH co-chair, Ellen Cohen, called on Canadians to assert that “there is no health without mental health.” The initiative comes at a time when mental health is being recognized more widely as important, even though access to physical healthcare and mental healthcare services can differ greatly. In the meeting, Ellen gave the example of a broken arm – Canadians need not worry if they break a bone, since the treatment will be free, easily accessible, and an appropriate

response to the injury. When it comes to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, or substance misuse, whether or not one will be able to access the appropriate treatment in a reasonable timeframe for an aﬀordable price is never certain. “I think we all know someone who has felt failed by the mental health or substance use systems in Canada,” said Ellen. She made it clear that the position of CAMIMH is that the system is not fair. The Speech from the Throne for the 44th Parliament, delivered on November 23 by the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, included a commitment to focusing more on mental health, calling mental and physical health “inseparable.” CAMIMH is calling on the government to

fulﬁll this promise, and has initiated a campaign called the Mental Health Parity Pledge, which will be automatically forwarded to a pledge-taker’s Member of Parliament. The pledge is meant to convey that mental health is just as important as physical health. The pledge can be signed at www.camimh.ca/paritypledge. CAMIMH is hoping for the passing of a new piece of federal legislation called “The Mental Health and Substance Use Healthcare for All Parity Act.” While the campaign by CAMIMH is a national initiative, the issue of inaccessible mental health services hits close to home. On July 28, the Times published a local mental health update, highlighting many of the struggles local residents face when it comes to accessing mental health services in the area.

One person with whom the Times spoke at the time said that she needed to say “very dark, twisted things” so that she could be admitted to the mental health ward at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Many campaigns encourage those struggling with mental health issues to speak up, only to produce dead ends and barriers for those who do. Even many crisis intervention lines use a triaging system that can make those who call feel that their problem is not being taken seriously. A good starting point for those experiencing mental health issues is the Government of Canada mental health page at www.canada.ca/en/ public-health/services/mental-health-services/mentalhealth-get-help.html.

b) For the next batch, incorporate 20 whole small cloves of garlic as well as the butter-oil (and that’s it; don’t worry, the garlic won’t overcome the flavour of the bird or stuffing) 4. Stuff each of the birds with the separate stuffing and tie the legs together with twine (if necessary), then: a) For the bird with the Apple-Cranberry Stuffing, dust generously with pepper, sage, rosemary and thyme b) For the bird with the Garlic Stuffing, also use the pepper, sage, rosemary and thyme but also dust with garlic powder 5. Cook your birds as you

usually would according to the size of the birds you have. Use your meat thermometer to ensure the birds are well cooked (but not overcooked). After the ﬁrst hour, you will wish to begin basting your birds with the melted butter and olive oil (no additional spices are necessary). Baste every half hour. When ready, transfer each bird to a separate platter, baste lightly and let rest for ten minutes before carving and serving. Please let me know if you tried this out and how it worked. Best from pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

The Food Corner By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville If you have a sizable family or a gathering of relatives to feed, Christmas dinner is just fine with a large stuffed turkey. However, you might consider opting for the “Festive Two-Bird”, which is quite literally having two smaller birds instead of one big one. We actually use our neighbour Doug’s excellent 8-10 pound chickens for this purpose, the idea being that you have: a) two of everything, such as legs, thighs, etc. and b) you can use two different flavours of stuffing. Two smaller turkeys work just fine as well. You don’t even have to have two roasting pans; you can pick up a couple of disposable ones for practically nothing at your favourite dollar store. This recipe minimizes fuss and bother while giving you spectacular results. Just make sure your oven can handle the two birds.

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Ingredients · 2 X 8 to 10 pound birds (or smaller if you wish, according to the size of your family) · 3 boxes of ready-made dry stuffing (if you need more, just add a box) · Your shakers of black pepper, sage, rosemary, thyme and garlic powder · ½ pound of unsalted butter, melted (you can add 1/8 cup of olive oil, also if you wish) Preparation 1. Thaw and rinse your birds thoroughly as usual and place in separate roasting pans 2. Follow the recipe on the boxes for the ready-made stuffing 3. Separate the prepared stuffing into two batches: a) For one batch and in a separate bowl, incorporate 2 or more peeled and sliced apples (of your choice) and one small onion; throw in a handful of dried cranberries and a dollop of the melted butter-oil

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drivers licence suspension, and a seven day impoundment of your vehicle, accompanies any impaired driving charge. The Grenville County OPP remains committed to reducing impaired driving. Your help is requested in assisting with keeping our roads safe. If you suspect a driver is impaired, call 911. You could be responsible for saving a life. www.ngtimes.ca

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Mythunderstandings An irregular column by David Shanahan Following on from the correspondence that has been published in this paper about the role of religion in the newspaper, I thought it would be a good idea to clarify some of the inaccurate ideas about Christianity and its Founder, to remove some of the misunderstandings which exist in the public consciousness. Hence, Mythunderstandings: a look at some of the main misunderstandings people have about the whole issue. This may help sum up some of what has been discussed perviously. Just as the idea has continued to be believed, that people used to think the world was ﬂat, so there are so many myths floating about concerning Christianity. I raise this mainly out of a desire that people should be able to make informed decisions about something as important as whether there is a God, a life after this, why we’re here, and what answers are there to life’s heaviest questions. And to make an informed decisions, people need to be informed, not prey to outdated and untrue myths and misrepresentations. The main myths still generally believed include the following. I must emphasise that these are all incorrect, inaccurate, not grounded in reality - in short, wrong. The ﬁrst is the claim that Jesus of Nazareth never really lived in history, and that there is no historical evidence that he did. Following on from that is the belief that the records we have of him in the New Testament were compiled many decades after his supposed death and resurrection, and can therefore be consigned to the category of hearsay, rumour and myth. At the core of Christianity, the one thing upon which hangs the truth of everything else, is the Resurrection of Jesus. If this was not a true event in time-space history, then, as Paul says: “If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised,

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our preaching is useless and so is your faith. More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied.” [1 Corinthians 15.13-19] That is pretty definite, isn’t it? If Paul was not completely convinced of the Resurrection, he would have had no need to live the life he did. As already discussed, it’s important to know that there are many more references to the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus than just the New Testament writings. But those writings should be taken seriously, as they are, in fact, by secular historians of the ancient world. The New Testament is a collection of twenty-seven short pieces, made up mostly of letters written to Christian groups around the Mediterranean and Asia Minor. These consist of thirteen which were written by Paul, three probably by John, two by Peter, and one each by James, brother of Jesus, and Jude, who calls himself the brother of James. One, addressed to the Hebrews, is anonymous, and various theories have been put forward as to who the author may have been. The other five books, as they are called, consist of the four Gospels, and the Acts of the Apostles. This was written by Luke, as a sequel to the Gospel he authored. He is an important figure in this matter, for reasons which will become clear later. The other three Gospels are named for Matthew, Mark, and John. In the Nineteenth Century, scholars at Tübingen in Germany, believed that these documents dated from long

after the events they record, and this school of thought had a widespread inﬂuence for decades. It still seems to inform the mistaken belief that the records cannot be trusted, since they were written so long after the event. However, this idea has been largely discredited, and there is more than enough evidence within the texts, as well as in documents outside the New Testament, that all of the New Testament was completed by around 70 A.D., or within forty years of the ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. In addition to the dating evidence, one of the great advantages New Testament study has over other ancient literature is that there is simply so many manuscript sources and references, far beyond what we have for contemporary and even later works. This is accepted by scholars and experts generally, although those opposed to “religion”, or Christianity speciﬁcally, still preach the outdated and discredited theories of Tübingen. That is why it is useful to take another look at these “mythunderstandings”.

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Cooper Snow Tires (4) 235/70R16/ Driven 26,000 kms. Phone 613 258 7072 Firewood for sale. Cut, split, seasoned, mixed hardwood. $105/face cord. Call Ken 613 323 5503 WINE BOTTLES, Empty, about 60 of them, suitable for brewing your own wine; $0.50 each. 613-258-5558 or gilliantrojan@gmail. com. 4 x 225/65/17 snow tires on rims V.g.c. $425 o,n,o,; 613 258 6631/613 297 3329 Triple Crown steel hay feeder, 46 W X 74 L X 70 H $350. Contact Reg Smith 613 853-1442.

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municipal councillor. Trustee Cram was ﬁrst elected to the UCDSB Board of Trustees in 2014 and is serving his second term. This is his ﬁrst time serving as Vice-Chair. Chair McAllister thanked his fellow trustees for their continued support, and is looking forward to leading the board during the last year of the term. Elections for trustees take place as part of the municipal election which

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Chair and Vice-Chair of UCDSB Board of Trustees for 2021-22 Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) Trustee, John McAllister, was acclaimed to the role of Chair of the Board for the 2021-22 school year at the Board of Trustees’ annual organizational meeting held on December 1. Donald Cram was elected as Vice-Chair. He is the trustee for Ward 1, which represents Mississippi Mills, Beckwith Township, and Carleton Place and serves on and chairs various trustee committees. Both trustees are longserving members of the UCDSB Board of Trustees. Chair McAllister was first elected in 2010 and is serving his third consecutive term. He is a retired teacher and former

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will be held in October, 2022. “This is not about me, but rather, the main focus is about the students, their well-being, and their achievement,” said John, outlining the trustees’ continued commitment to the school board’s strategic plan. “We are doing this in an open, transparent, and collaborative manner, and we will demonstrate that the UCDSB community is a champion of these goals.”

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The Canadian Churchman Merrickville’s pioneer newspaper

Photo: The ﬁrst issue of the Churchman, Merrickville, July 10, 1862 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 had 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

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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 Merrick16

ville-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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Merrickville-Wolford receives $143,371 for infrastructure The Village of Merrickville-Wolford has received a grant from the Ontario Government of $143,371 to address infrastructure needs in the Village. The amount is a significant increase over the 2021 grant of $69,742, and is part of the multi-year funding being delivered through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), which supports local infrastructure projects for communities with populations under 100,000, along with all rural and northern communities. The Ontario government is providing over $6.92M to help build and repair local infrastructure in Leeds-GrenvilleThousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “This $6.92M investment will help our local communities ensure their infrastructure is safer, more reliable, and will help address the infrastructure needs of this area,” said Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. “By investing an additional $1 billion over the next five years, our government will help communities across Ontario repair local infrastructure, support economic growth, and create local jobs.” Mayor Doug Struthers welcomed the increase in the funding for 2022. “The OCIF program provides small rural communities like Merrickville-Wolford with funding to maintain and enhance our local infrastructure. Whether large or small, all communities depend on their local infrastructure for business and residential stability and growth. The predictability and stability of this program is essential for our short and long term planning. We take great care and consideration utilizing tax and grant funding in our annual budget. The 2022 allocation is a significant increase, and will be well utilized as we continue to maintain and enhance our infrastructure throughout all of Merrickville-Wolford.”

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Committee of Adjustment and Recreation, Health and Wellness Advisory Committee The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is requesting applications from interested community members to fill one vacancy on the Village’s Committee of Adjustment and two vacancies on the Recreation, Health and Wellness Advisory Committee. Application forms and Committees’ Terms of Reference are available on the Village’s website at www. merrickville-wolford.ca, by email at deputyclerk@ merrickville-wolford.ca or by phone at 613-269-4791, ext. 228. Deadline for applications: December 31, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19, Committee of Adjustment Meetings (as required) will be held at the Merrickville Community Centre with appropriate social distancing and safety measures in place for all members and guests. The Recreation, Health and Wellness Advisory Committee meetings are currently held electronically. www.ngtimes.ca

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Dance with me...Adam Cavallin with Devon Savignac show off their moves after Lane Morency gets second marker during Friday evenings' battle against the Bears in their Den. by the sportsguy Wednesday night’s affair with the Rockland Nationals fell short of the script, as Kemptville were stymied in a SO. The 73’s owned the first, when Merrett laid out a body to control the wall, to spring Whyte through the neutral zone to Chase Lammi SOG. On attack with a quick wrister, blocker side between arm and body, into the mesh behind Simon Couroux at 6:20. Rockland on PP, as Alexandre Frechette PPG, with helpers from Dauphinais and

Blue, guided a bouncing rubber over Tyler Laureault shoulder at 9:57 of the second. Tucker Shields from White to break the tie and move Rockland ahead at 18.46. Cavillin with Morency danced through the zone onto the tape of Benjamin to bang it home to even it up at 6:56 and force OT. Scoreless OT to initiate the dreaded one-on-one SO to determine the victor of the battle. The Nationals commenced their lineup of snipers and closed out the contest with John Mulvihill, without

Expect to pay more for groceries this year by Brandon Mayer

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Ever wish there was a way to know how your grocery bill will look next year compared to this year? Well it turns out, there is. Four Canadian universities have been collaborating on an annual Food Price Report for over a decade, and this year’s report for the upcoming year tells a grim story. In 2022, overall food prices are expected to increase by an average of 5-7%. Food categories that sit on the high end of the price increase scale are dairy products and restaurant food. Categories that are expected not to increase in price, or to increase minimally, are meat and seafood. Other categories are predicted to have average price increases – these include bakery items, fruits, and vegetables. Some external factors that inﬂuence the cost of food include a high rate of inﬂation, labour market issues, transportation issues, and an increasing federal carbon tax. Interestingly, expected grocery budgets vary by age and gender. On average, girls December 15, 2021

and women eat slightly less than boys and men, and, regardless of gender, people aged 14-18 generally consume the most food, with a gradual increase in the years leading up to this age group, and a gradual decrease for those older than 18. These factors can aﬀect how much families feel the impact of the increase in food prices from year to year. According to the report, food insecurity is a very real concern for many Canadians, especially in recent years, because wage and salary increases have not kept up with food price increases, on average. The report predicts that food insecurity will increase in 2022, with a heavier reliance on food banks, meaning that local food banks such as the Salvation Army and the House of Lazarus may see an increase in demand in the coming year. The House of Lazarus posts information about its food bank online, including its opening hours and items that are currently in need from donors. This information can be found at hol.community/foodbank.

the 73’s countering to give them 3 - 2 win. Kemptville peppered Rockland with 47 SOG to 28, and failed to take advantage of 8 PP’s. Friday night’s meeting with the Bears in Smiths Falls den was a losing effort as Kemptville beat themselves for 5-2 loss. Savignac up the wall over the middle with Beaudry to chip it to Brock Krulicki on the doorstep through Will McEvoy at :59 to draw ﬁrst blood for Kemptville. Houle held the line, across to Beaudry to blast it into the zone so Lane Morency could redirect a 16 footer at 14:29 to make 2 to zip for the 73’s in the second. The Bears with man advantage capitalized with Brody Fournier PPG, assisted by Campbell and Coilart, when the rubber bounced oﬀ his chest over a crowd and head of Connor Blackwood at 18:23. Final twenty belonged to Smiths Falls, with four unanswered markers due to Kemptville cockiness and missed assignments. Alec Hamady, with helpers from Lariviere and Watson, to break the tie at

9:15. At 12:20, Owen Watson was left on his own to cycle and ﬁnd open space for the go ahead. Brody Fournier PPG with an assist from James for his second PPG at 17:16 for the insurance. Kemptville pulled their stopper and at 19:19 Sean James with, assist from Lariviere and Fournier, counted ENG. Smiths Falls outgunned Kemptville 27 to 18, with 73’s missing 8 PP attempts. 73’s at home to meet the Renfrew Wolves on Friday, December 17, at 7:30. Kemptville are still in need of billets for their out of town roster.

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Devon Savignac Nickname: “SAVI” Born: Sudbury, ON. April 17, 2003 Hometown: Garson, ON. Position: Left Wing Previous Hockey Club: Espanola Express Hockey Hero: Dylan Larkin Most Inspiring Person: My parents Favourite TV Show: The Ofﬁce Favourite Band: Nickelback Favourite Food: Alfredo Chicken w/bowtie pasta Favourite Hockey Moment: Major Peewee OHL ﬁnals Life as a Jr. A player : Fun, tiring & exciting One word that describes me: Loyal

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known for in the city. To learn more about what Local Journalism Initiative Reporter is driving the increase in As the region begins to premiums, the Times talked Also predicted is that there will be an increase in theft face its first round of snow- with Lindsey Ross, co-owner from grocery stores in 2022, falls, a little-known problem of Living Green Landscaping, as families struggle to buy is plaguing many businesses who is also the Treasurer and food. This can have the un- whose job it is to clean it all Second Vice-President Elect fortunate further consequence up. The Times was contacted of Landscape Ontario. “Snow insurance is a of increasing food prices even by a local resident and busimore, as grocery stores at- ness owner, Tyler Keddy, province-wide, frankly natempt to recover their losses. about the rising rates of li- tion-wide, problem,” Lindsey Anyone struggling with food ability insurance premiums, said. He explained that perinsecurity is encouraged to specifically for snow removal sonal injury law firms have reach out to a local food bank businesses. Tyler had to leave become more widely acces– help is always available behind a large snow removal sible in Ontario, since they for those who know where customer base in Ottawa be- can now work on a contincause he was facing the pros- gency basis, meaning that, in to find it. pect of paying about $23,000 personal injury cases, lawyers in yearly insurance premiums. are paid from the proceeds Help This has not been a problem of a winning settlement, and Support in North Grenville and North take nothing if the case is lost. Your Local Dundas, so he has decided This has resulted in the averBusinesses to rebuild his customer base age slip and fall claim payhere, and is looking forward ing out well over $100,000, to providing the same type according to Lindsey. He SHOP LOCALLY of service locally as he was explained that insurance companies calculate the potential for claims when determining a premium, and, unfortunately, there have been a few high-loss years for insurance companies recently, so they are now trying to compensate with higher premiums. When asked if he had any tips for ronssmallengines@outlook.com snow removal companies to 1 Jayland Drive, Kemptville survive, Lindsey provided a (across from old Bingo Hall) few pointers. by Brandon Mayer

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“Stick to residential snow, have iron clad contracts, and never sign a contract that has you holding them harmless in any case other than your negligence,” Lindsey said. “Obviously, immaculate record-keeping, tracking, logkeeping, all of that’s going to help.” Commercial Risk Manager, Chris Wilson, also weighed in on the issue, saying that the increase in slip and fall claims has caused insurance companies to tighten their conditions for getting a policy, which has made it “nearly impossible to start a new snow plow business.” There is some hope for changes to the industry, as Lindsey has confirmed that Landscape Ontario is working with retired CarletonMississippi Mills MPP Norm Sterling to fight for legislative changes that would limit liability for snow removal companies who go through a certification process. Lindsey identified this as the “New Hampshire Model” of snow clearing liability. Such a change could potentially benefit business owners and homeowners alike, but there is no telling how long the implementation would take. www.ngtimes.ca

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