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The first North Grenville Community Group Forum was held at the Municipal Centre on January 10th. The meeting was convened and organised by two local activists, Marguerite Boyer and Brian Mc Kee, and the venue and lunch were provided by the municipality and the Mayor's Office. The meeting was attended by more than fifty people representing over 20 groups within the community. Brian McKee, who serves as the Chair of the Board for the Kemptville Campus, was the neutral host of the meeting, facilitating the discussion and keeping everyone on task. The Roundtable began with a “speed dating” ice breaker, in which everyone in atten-

dance had just 30 seconds to introduce themselves. A short lunch period followed, with food supplied by Brewed Awakenings, before the group voted on which question in the agenda to tackle with a round of small group discussions. The larger group was divided into six smaller groups, where the questions at hand were discussed openly. Issues discussed included mental health and suicide prevention, business activities and new business ideas, the logistics of community events, how to get community members to connect with each other, the lack of volunteers in the community and how to address this, the importance of collaboration rather than working alone in silence, ways to keep the community informed, the importance

of advertising events, and much more. A speaker from each group was then invited to share their group’s ideas with the larger group. First up was Liz Sutherland from the Kemptville Campus, who shared her group’s thoughts about organizations within North Grenville helping each other by sharing resources. For example, the Chamber of Commerce has preferred rates available for purchasing event insurance, and the North Grenville Public Library has document templates that may be useful to many other local groups. Liz also discussed issues of staff turnover, records management, and the importance of having a “central repository” for notifying residents about upcoming events. Next, John Beking from the Rotary Club of Kemp-

tville and the Kemptville Christian Reformed Church presented for group 2. John asked “How do we engage new people who come to our community?” This was a main point of group 2’s discussion, in addition to discussions of volunteering and how to ensure that volunteers feel comfortable and free from liability. Geoff Gander from the Kemptville Legion was the reporter for group 3. Geoff explained that organizations in North Grenville are consistently relying on the same small group of regular dedicated volunteers who keep local events alive. Group 3 therefore considered how to help more people in the community – including young people – see the value of supporting local organizacontinued on page 2

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Community Roundtable continued tions and events through community involvement and donating their time. Geoff explained that his group believes that a platform to bring community members together would help to connect volunteers with each other and with organizations and events requiring help. On behalf of group 4, Sara Jane Manning from NG Pride reflected the other groups’ beliefs about the importance of attracting volunteers and communicating about events. Sara also brought to the table the idea that community events should be advertised as just that – events that belong to the community as a whole, rather than being associated with specific organizations. “How do we communicate in this community of community builders?” Sara asked. Group 4 also discussed issues of how different organizations can share

Nominations for the 2023 North Grenville Civic Awards are now open. Residents are invited to nominate outstanding individuals and groups to be considered for a North Grenville Civic Award for their efforts in 2023. “The Civic Awards Program celebrates what I love most about North Grenville – the generous and often selfless contributions and accomplishments that residents, businesses, and organizations make each year on behalf of each other and our community as a whole,” emphasized Mayor Nancy Peckford. The Civic Awards are presented annually to one volunteer in each of the designated age groups (youth, adult and senior), and to one group in the each of the following categories: - Arts & Culture - Exemplary Work in the Community - Environment - Health & Wellness - Heritage - Recreation, Sport & Leisure - Seniors - Youth Nomination packages are available online at www.northgrenville.ca/civicawards . Hard copies are available at the Municipal Centre and at the North Grenville Public Library Main Branch, 1 Water St., Kemptville. The deadline to submit nominations is 5:00 pm on Monday, February 5, 2024. “The Civic Awards provide Council with the opportunity to recognize community groups and individuals who embody the spirit of generosity and volunteerism. We encourage individuals and organizations to nominate anyone they believe merits our consideration for a 2023 Civic Award,” added Deputy Mayor John Barclay. The Mayor and Council of the Municipality of North Grenville established the Civic Awards Program to recognize and honour the selfless efforts and dedication of outstanding individuals and groups who volunteer in service to our citizens and community. More than 60 individuals and 16 community groups have been recognized since the program began in 2009. For more information and to nominate an individual or organization, visit: www.northgrenville.ca/civicawards.

skills to help each other out. Next to speak was Dawn Rodger from Seniors Community Services. She explained that group 5 had similar discussions as the other groups when it came to the issue of attracting volunteers, and particularly how to remain relevant for the “untapped potential” of youth in the area. Group 5 also had discussions about how to avoid the duplication of efforts, and the importance of creating social spaces such as the Friendship Luncheon. Last up was Sierra Jones-Martel from the North Grenville Public Library, who opened for group 6 with a joke, saying that she was going to discuss a “completely different subject – volunteers!” This elicited many laughs from the group. Sierra explained that group 6 discussed how to make events more visible to youth and other potential

volunteers. Following Sierra’s short presentation, Brian explained that all of the ideas discussed at the Roundtable will be collated in a document and distributed. All five members of Municipal Council were present for the discussions and had the benefit of hearing ideas from community leaders. Mayor Peckford made closing remarks about the success of the Roundtable, her enthusiasm about doing Roundtables on a regular basis, and inviting even more community players. “This is a modest investment actually, where there is huge return in terms of community cohesion, connectivity, and awareness of issues,” the Mayor added.

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Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind is looking for volunteer puppy raisers who can help raise and socialize future guide dogs in their homes. Puppy Walkers, as they are known, are foster families who volunteer to take a young puppy into their home for 12 to 18 months, and provide them with basic

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obedience training, exposure to different environments, and lots of love and attention. This is a rewarding and fulfilling opportunity that will make a difference in the lives of people experiencing vision loss. Volunteers are currently needed to provide homes for Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind’s upcoming litters

The most difficult part of the journey is giving up the puppy when it is time to enter formal guide dog training, so it is important that volunteers enter the program with the mindset of doing something that benefits their community and provides freedom and mobility to an individual in need of assistance. If you are interested in becoming a Puppy Walker, you can sign up for one of the upcoming monthly information sessions at www.guidedogs.ca/puppywalking. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind provides professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast. To learn more about Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind visit www.guidedogs. ca, or phone 613-692-7777.

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Handle with care by David Shanahan It’s amazing how quickly the world “out there” is changing. Not just the technology, or the climate, or the politics; although all of that is part of it too. Not too long ago, it seemed like we all spoke the same language, used the same references, understood what the words meant. There was always a certain style of speaking, of words used, that helped one group or generation to stand out from others, that established a cultural identity. For my generation, it was cool to say things were far out, man. “My Generation” was even an anthem at one time (ask your grandfather). Now, however, we have to watch every word we say or write in case someone, somewhere, is offended. That’s the difference, I suppose. In other, perhaps more innocent times, words could identify, but they were not taken as offending or insulting. There were, of course, certain words that could be used like that, but everyone understood that and the meaning was perfectly clear. But now you just don’t know if a given word is “safe” or not. That’s a huge change. Pronouns have become tricky, other words have had their meaning changed, or are the reserve of specific groups and are no longer useable in the former ways.

Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, This is to follow-up on Steve Gabell’s letter last week in the NG Times re our MP voting against a national food program. We all received a lovely Christmas card from MP Barrett on the back of which was a list of all of the food banks within his constituency (18, if I remember correctly), and asking us all to contribute to them over the Christmas period. Whilst a wonderful sentiment and worthy cause, does it not concern anybody that this should even be requested by our MP? In a society such as ours, should we not be working extra hard to eliminate food banks by whatever means possible? Food banks have now become such a norm and our political leaders (of all stripes!) seem to think that they are now an acceptable part of our society. I find that really worrying and hope that many of you do too. Andrew M. Thriscutt January 18, 2024

You can tell I’m being careful about how I write this; and that is exactly the situation we find ourselves in these days. Someone, somewhere, may take offense and put a label on me that may not be fair or accurate: it may even be dangerous. This is a serious issue, as words and language generally are the means by which we communicate with each other and by which societies operate. Words gain new meaning very quickly and in a very political way, and we are quickly reaching a point where they can mean very different things to different people, which makes genuine communication difficult, at best. As I have implied, even giving examples is a veritable minefield, in which a badly chosen word can lead to an explosion of conflict and misunderstanding. So let me use an example in the use and misuse of words with which I have some personal experience. Decades ago, when I became a Christian, I, naturally, told people about it. I got two main responses: one was a blank look which said: “I have no idea what you’re talking about”. The other was an irritated “what do you mean? We’re all Christians, this is a Christian country. Are you being holier than thou?” All well and good. But today, and possibly as soon as you read “I became

a Christian”, an entirely new response is more common. In many peoples’ minds, the word “Christian” means right-wing, bigotic, misogynistic, homophobic, anti-intellectual people who believe fairytales without evidence or reason. It’s a label, one applied universally to an entire range of people without any nuance or attempt to grasp realities. We do the same with so many other groups: apply a generic label on people without any understanding of individual differences, or even if the label is applicable to anyone at all. It’s understandable on one level. We are bombarded with simplistic messages through various media outlets, mainstream and other, and it can take too much time, effort, or simple interest to look into the truth, accuracy, or fairness of such easy labels. It is dangerous and misleading to apply any one label to an entire section of society, and all too often it results in unnecessary division, conflict, distrust, and personal animosity between people who would otherwise find much in common. And all because of a tendency, becoming more and more prevalent, to make words and ideas so sensitive that they can’t be discussed openly and without point-scoring. Take that definition of “Christian” I gave earlier: how accurate is it? How

do you evaluate a label like that? It’s easy for people to adopt a name to give respectable cover to unacceptable attitudes or behaviour. Not all right-wingers are fascists. Christians cannot be homophobic, racist, misogynist, or indulge in any form of hatred or violent nationalism, and still be genuine Christians. Is that my opinion alone? No, it is the teaching of Jesus, the one these “Christian Nationalists”, or other hate-filled people claim to follow. They are not following Jesus, they are disobeying everything he said and was. That is the criterion for assessing the claims. Labels are dangerous, albeit easy and convenient. But such an easy option in the so-called culture wars only leads to disintegration, division, conflict and animosity on a personal and political level. There are two definitions of “judging”: one is to convict, condemn, find fault with. The other is to evaluate, consider the merits of, or to weigh up the benefits and negatives associated with an idea, an ideology, a belief system, or an individual’s claims. One is easy and quick, the other takes effort. One creates conflict and separation, the other creates tolerance and transparency. Our future together requires us to choose one or the other.

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Safe snowmobiling means not going out until it is safe The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) launched Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week (January 13 – 21) by cautioning snowmobilers to always go online to consult the OFSC Interactive Snowmobile Trail Guide (ITG) before riding. Introduced in 2010, the proprietary ITG is well established as the sole authorized source for the status of 30,000 kilometres of OFSC Snowmobile Trails. With the unusually late start to this winter, this Safety Week update is especially important because most OFSC Prescribed Snowmobile Trails have been unavailable for recreational riding as of last week. Making trails ready to ride requires prolonged sub-zero temperatures

snowmobilers not to be fooled by an early snowfall or a skim of new ice into placing their lives in peril by travelling on newly formed or untested ice, riding off trail or running on public roads, none of which is a responsible alternative to GREEN or YELLOW trails as indicated on the ITG. The OFSC appeals to every snowmobiler not to head out for that first ride of this season too soon, and even when trails show GREEN or YELLOW on the ITG, always put personal safety first and ride responsibly by not taking unnecessary chances. In their statement on Snowmobile Safety Week, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snowmobilers to stay off Ontario

to set a deep frost into the ground and to freeze waterways and swamps solid, along with enough snow so that groomers can pack a durable trail base. This essential and weather-dependent process is only beginning and may take a while to happen, so the OFSC emphasizes that riders must check trail status on the ITG to avoid trails that are not ready for snowmobiling at this time. “As we await the cooperation of Mother Nature, I urge snowmobilers to make safety their #1 priority,” said Ryan Eickmeier, OFSC CEO. “Our clubs are eagerly awaiting the right conditions to make trails available, and the Interactive Trail Guide (ITG) is the place to go for trail status information.” The OFSC also urges 4

Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) Trails which remain closed at this time. They are also urging snowmobilers to stay off frozen waterways which unseasonably mild temperatures have made particularly unpredictable and unsafe throughout the Province. In the past 10 years, 158 snowmobilers did not make it home to their families in what were almost all preventable riding incidents. Common factors included driving too fast for the conditions, alcohol/drugs and riding on unsafe frozen waterways. Forty-one (41) percent of the fatalities were linked to alcohol/drugs and 36 percent of them occurred on frozen lakes and rivers (in OPP jurisdictions). Rohan Thompson,

Deputy Commissioner, OPP Traffic Safety and Operational Support, emphasised the importance of ensuring safe conditions before venturing out: “Safe and responsible snowmobiling means not going out if there is any doubt about whether it is safe to do so. This cannot be overstated where frozen waterways are involved, which are never guaranteed to be 100 percent safe. Making smart decisions before and during your ride, such as always riding sober and drug-free, is what will get you home to your family.” T h e O F S C Tr a i l Guides are available at: www.ofsc.on.ca/trailmaps.

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Draft 2024 Municipal Budget released The 2024 Municipality of North Grenville draft budget presented to Council is a strategic and financial plan designed to support community development, enhance services and promote sustainability. The draft budget includes $27.8 million in operating costs and $7.9 million in capital costs. These investments demonstrate a continued commitment in investing in core services such as underground infrastructure, roads and bridges, fire protection, recreation, heritage and arts and culture that make North Grenville a better place to live. "As we navigate the complexities of the current economic climate, the draft 2024 budget reflects our unwavering commitment to the people of North Grenville. This proposed draft budget captures our shared vision for a municipality that thrives on recreation access, sustainable economic growth and equitable community development," said Mayor Peckford. The draft budget is proposing an overall tax increase of 3.5 per cent, in response to the ongoing challenges posed by rising inflation. The increase is aimed at maintaining affordability for residents while ensuring that North Grenville can continue providing services that residents and businesses rely on and expect. This budget also includes key community investments in our local hospital, physician recruitment, affordable housing, local hospice, youth centre, seniors centre, food bank, victim services and signature community events such as Kemptville LIVE and Buskerfest. The Municipality will be hosting two public budget engagement sessions taking place virtually on Thursday, February 1, from 6:30 pm to 8:30pm. Members of the public will have the opportunity to interact with municipal staff to review key aspects of the draft 2024 budget, ask questions and provide feedback. "The community budget engagement process is an opportunity for residents and stakeholders to provide their perspectives and priorities. Your participation is valuable, and we look forward to hearing from you in the coming months" said Deputy Mayor John Barclay. For more information, please visit www.northgrenville.ca/budget. North Grenville Budget 2024 Key Dates: Public Budget Consultation Thursday, February 1, 2024 6:30 - 8:30 pm Virtual To register, visit www.northgrenville.ca/budget or phone 613-258-9569 ext. 171.

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Council has decided to resolve the appeal on the basis of minutes of settlement and request the Ontario Land Tribunal approve the development as originally submitted,” CAO Dunlop announced during the January 9 meeting. The particular discussions between Council members and the Municipal legal team which led to the decision are not public. Following the statement from CAO Dunlop, some technical matters regarding Advisory Committee terms of reference were discussed. An amended Terms and Conditions for Advisory Committees document was provided to Council by Clerk Chloe Preston for approval, but Mayor Nancy Peckford pointed out that without the most recent changes highlighted, it is hard for Council to consider the changes quickly. Changes were therefore explained and discussed, and the Mayor acknowledged that the Terms and Conditions is an “evolving document”, and the update was approved. Next on the agenda came a significant milestone for the Kemptville District Hospital’s popular CT Scanner campaign. Council passed a Commitment Agreement to pledge $900,000 ($90,000 in each budget year for 10 years) to the campaign. The motion was passed. Mayor Peckford then

by Brandon Mayer North Grenville Council gathered for three scheduled meetings last week, in addition to attending the Community Roundtable on January 10. The first meeting was a closed session on January 8, which satisfied the requirements for a closed session due to the topics covered: “Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality”, and “Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” A regular, open session meeting took place the following day, on January 9. The meeting was short – lasting under 30 minutes – and was held virtually due to the snowy weather that passed through the area on Tuesday and Wednesday. The first major item of business was a report from CAO Karen Dunlop regarding a decision that was made during the closed session meeting on the previous day. It was revealed that the closed session dealt with an appeal that had been made to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the Jack-Joseph Subdivision, for which a zoning by-law amendment request was denied last summer. “At the special Council meeting held January 8, 2024, and as a result of legal advice provided, 5

provided an acknowledgment of some feedback received regarding the Municipality’s outdoor rink, including proposed modifications to recommended hours of use. She also reported that feedback has been very positive. Other routine business followed, including the pulling of a consent agenda item to ensure proper wording. On January 10, Council met once again to

receive a draft budget presentation which lasted over two hours. Highlights from the draft budget presentation can be found in a separate article in this issue of the Times. Another regularly scheduled open session meeting took place on January 17, but due to print deadlines, it will be covered in the next issue of the Times.

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by Brandon Mayer Last week, community members were once again asking in local community forums about how, as a newcomer to North Grenville, to get a doctor in Kemptville. This is, of course, known by long-time North Grenville residents as “the laughable question”. A doctor in Kemptville accepting NEW patients? Such a joke is almost too racy for primetime TV! In one community forum, one resident warned another not to give up their family doctor if they moved from Ottawa and are still on an Ottawa doctor’s patient roster. This is very sound advice, and kudos to this person for looking out for a new neighbour. The problem is that this advice shouldn’t need to be given at all! Kemptville is a booming hub. I can say – as someone who lives, not in North Grenville, but precisely 4.6 kilometres from the North Grenville border – that people from outside of the Municipality see Kemptville as their destination when they need to “go into town”. Even for residents of Winchester and Chester-

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ville, Kemptville is a “hub”. It’s the place with the big department stores, the countless specialty small businesses, the multitude of fast food restaurants and some higher end restaurants. North Dundas residents value shopping local, but it’s a small enough municipality that sometimes a larger “hub” is a necessity, and Kemptville fills that need. As a South Mountain resident, I can’t wrap my head around Kemptville not having enough family doctors. How is it that the biggest small town in the area is lacking in a fundamental necessity for its residents? I contemplated this for a long while before deciding to put words down on the matter, and there were many different culprits at whom I could have pointed the finger. Is local Council not pushing enough to attract doctors to North Grenville? Is Kemptville itself simply not attractive to working professionals? Are patients from outside the Municipality coming in and taking all the spaces? The answer to all of the above is simply… NO. Think higher up on the ladder. How has the Province allowed us to be in such

sales tax. For anyone earning more than $20,000 per year (a very outdated cutoff in this economy), we also pay for healthcare directly every year when filing income tax returns. This annual fee can be up to $900 depending on income. Surely we can see healthcare in this province as not being “free”, but rather as something that has been paid for? And yet, in many cases, services are not adequately delivered, even though we’re fully paid up. A similar arrangement in the world of private transactions would be called a “scam”. Perhaps there should be no “Ontario Health Premium” (i.e. annual health tax) for those unable to secure a family doctor. Perhaps the Province should act as any other responsible paid service provider and incentivise hospital employees like doctors and nurses to stay in their roles, while also hiring more professionals to meet the demand of those who pay for services (i.e. all Ontarians). Perhaps it's time for us to stop calling healthcare “free”, and instead insist that we receive the proper healthcare we already pay for. There is no excuse for 10-hour hospital wait times, frequent hospital closures, and the near impossibility of getting on a family doctor’s patient roster. It's time for the Province to stop manipulating us into thinking that our local governments are the problem. Competing for doctors and nurses is ridiculous and distracts from the Province’s overall mismanagement of healthcare that has gone on long enough. We don’t want private healthcare. We just want public healthcare that works.

a situation where we are competing with other municipalities to attract doctors? Why do we accept that it’s okay to pit ourselves against others for access to fundamental medical care? It’s like the hunger games, and we act like it isn’t completely insane. Well… it is! I am not one of the many people who believe that private healthcare is the solution. I grew up poor and often feeling “second class”. I don’t have a problem with wealthier people buying nicer homes, nicer cars, and fancier dinners; but fundamental rights, like access to healthcare, should be equal for all. Wealthier people are already at an advantage in too many situations. The wealthier class has access to better lawyers when faced with a civil or criminal matter, and better quality education for their children. Privatized healthcare would just add to the divide. I suggest that it’s time to start seeing tax payments as transactions. Most of us pay thousands of dollars every year – directly off our paycheques – in provincial taxes. On most non-food purchases, we give 8% of this already-taxed money to the Province in the form of

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Health Unit announces strategic plan for 2024-2026 The new strategic plan for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has been approved. Beginning in June of 2023, Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit undertook a strategic planning process to help prioritize our focus into 2026 with support by consulting firm People Minded Business. This process took into account context factors such as broader trends in public health, as well as input from staff, partner organizations, and the public. Priorities were identified collaboratively with people in roles all across the Health Unit. “On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank everyone who took part in the creation of this plan”, says Peter McKenna, Chair for the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit Board of Health. “We look forward to continuing to work with our partners and members of the public in delivering on this strategic plan in the coming years.” The Mission remains the same; to work with our communities to protect and promote the health of people and the environment through public health leadership and partnership. This new plan includes the three main priorities below on which the Health Unit will focus their 2024-2026 efforts: Priority 1: Embracing Ontario’s Public Health System Change As the Ministry of Health looks to strengthen Ontario’s Public Health system, LGLDHU will prepare for, manage, and communicate changes to ensure continued health protection and promotion in Lanark and Leeds & Grenville Counties. Priority 2: Investing in Our People Our employees, volunteers, and students are the backbone of the work we do. By focusing on recruitment, retention, and a supportive environment for our people to reach their full potential, we position ourselves to provide the best services and supports to our communities. Priority 3: Strengthening Services for Our Communities’ Future As our rural and urban communities’ public health challenges evolve, we will strengthen and make our services more adaptable to maximize their impact now and into the future. Leeds & Grenville and Lanark Counties are increasingly diverse, and so too are the employees, volunteers, and students. To ensure ongoing health promotion and protection for all community members, as well as the respect and wellbeing of staff, the Health Unit is committed to having Equity, Diversity and Inclusion serve as a lens to guide activities, both internal and external. www.ngtimes.ca

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Registering your child for kindergarten - 101 by the Upper Canada District School Board Starting kindergarten marks an exciting chapter for families. In this pivotal stage, children learn the fundamentals of math and literacy but also develop independence, problemsolving skills, and the ability to think critically about their surroundings. For parents and guardians, enrolling your child in kindergarten can be a learning experience for you too. Here is some information to help you navigate the process. If you have more questions, reach out to your local school or contact the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) at 1-800-2677131 for assistance. Full-day kindergarten in Ontario Children are eligible to start school in the year they turn four years old. All schools in Ontario offer full-day kindergarten, which means students go all day, each day. The kindergarten curriculum centres around play-based learning, fostering the development of crucial social and emotional skills and teaching students how to establish and navigate relationships. Through these play-based learning programs, kindergarten students not only refine their social and emotional abilities but also lay the groundwork for academic growth. The full-day structure helps to develop essential skills, including problem-solving, creative thinking, and critical analysis in literacy and math. Children enrolled in kindergarten have a stronger start in school with improved early reading, writing, and math skills. Along with developing the capacity for future learning, kindergarten gives children the opportunity to socialize with other children and develop social and academic skills for future success. How do I pick a school? Selecting the right school for kindergarten will depend on your location and transportation needs. If there are several schools in your area to choose from, visit each one to determine the one that fits your family’s needs. All UCDSB schools organize kindergarten informaJanuary 18, 2024

tion sessions in January and February, followed by open houses in the spring. Check out when your local school is hosting its session. When do I register for Kindergarten? Registration for the 2024-2025 school year with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) is open now. The earlier you register the better, so that we can plan for their arrival in the fall. However, parents and guardians can register their child at any time during the year that the child turns four years of age. How do I register? Parents and guardians can register their child online or in person at your school. Phone your local school or 1-800-267-7131 for assistance. What do I need to register? When you register your child for kindergarten, you will need proof of age and address. Proof of age could be a Birth Certificate, Passport, Certificate of Canadian Citizenship, Statement of Live Birth or Permanent Resident Card. The address provided for your child must be the same address as the parent or guardian. For this, you can use a utility bill, cable or internet bill, lease/rental agreement, mortgage agreement/proof of purchase agreement or other official document. When you register online, you will need to share these documents with the school before

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On Friday January 12, 2024, at the age of 94, Margaret Carson (nee Harrison) of Oxford Mills passed away peacefully with her daughter Elizabeth by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter Carson and loving mother of Elizabeth and her husband Bruce Robinson. She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Sarah Robinson and Ann Lalonde (Ben) and by her great grandchildren Ruby Ann, Lillian and Evelyn. She was the dear sister of the late Emily Sabourin (Don) of Cornwall and the late Earl Harrison (Rhita) and the late Lloyd “Bus” Harrison all of Russell. She will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Louise Storie (Jerry) and her many nieces and nephews will also miss her dearly. Margaret led a long and interesting life making countless friends along the way. Not many knew she worked in the government before getting a taste of farm wife life. Over the years she spent a lot of time and energy looking after the hobby farm animals and a large exotic bird collection that she and Peter acquired at Carson's Love Nest. They were founders and Margaret was the secretary/treasurer of the Oxford on Rideau Bird Club for over 30 years. So many friends and fond memories were made gallivanting for hours and miles just to get to the next bird auction. Numerous evenings (and well into the early hours) were spent playing cards with bird club friends and family. She was owner and operator of "Gram's taxi" running her granddaughters to practices, games, recitals, guiding events and dropping off friends, though many stayed as the welcome mat was always out at her place. She was "Gram" to all and enjoyed cooking and baking a feast for everyone to enjoy. Though her body became weary later in life, she still enjoyed telephone conversations, playing plenty of cards, and hosting large family gatherings. Her family and friends meant everything to her. Visitation was held at Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street South Mountain on Wednesday January 17. The funeral was held at the same location on Thursday the 18th. Pallbearers were: Blaise Sabourin, David Harrison, Robert Carson, Steven Carson, James MacIntyre, and Carson Summers. Donations in Margaret’s memory can be made to St Andrews United Church, Heckston.

CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time, Thursday, February 8, 2024, at the Municipal Office, Box 130, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.716.035.09901.0000 Known Municipally as: 842 County Road 44, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Minimum Tender Amount $398,946.34 Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.716.040.20001.0000 Known Municipally as: 210 River View Lane, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Minimum Tender Amount $16,833.39 Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.716.035.19303.0000 Known Municipally as: 1055 MacKenzie Road, Oxford Station, ON K0G 1T0 Minimum Tender Amount $84,481.40 Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.716.020.12100.0000 Known Municipally as: 8 Water Street, Oxford Mills, ON K0G 1S0 Minimum Tender Amount $77,310.02 Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.719.010.25200.0000 Known Municipally as: 239 Asa Street, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Minimum Tender Amount $89,292.00 Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.719.015.20000.000 Known Municipally as: 205 Maley Street, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Minimum Tender Amount $20,816.74

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Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.719.015.30400.0000 Known Municipally as: 409 James Street, Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Minimum Tender Amount $24,796.99 Description of Lands: Roll No. 07.19.716.035.16701.0000 Known Municipally as: 2111 Totem Ranch Road East, Oxford Station, ON K0G 1T0 Minimum Tender Amount $162,806.07 This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. Further information regarding this sale is available online on the Municipality of North Grenville web site www.northgrenville.ca or you may contact: Karen Macpherson, Tax Collector, Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville 285 County Road 44, P.O. Box 130 Kemptville, Ontario K0G 1J0 613-258-9569 x 104

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Starting the year with a plan(s)

January is traditionally the heaviest planning month for the Old Town Kemptville BIA and this year is no exception. Between creating a yearly strategic plan for what the BIA wants to accomplish, to planning dates and times for all of the BIA's events and activities, January is an active month for our volunteer board and committees. Speaking of events and activities, here are the dates for this year's slate of events: Easter Bunny Hop Saturday, March 23

Kemptville Buskerfest Saturday, May 18 Volunteer Appreciation Night Tuesday, June 18 Not Just Ladies Night Friday, August 16 Kreepy Kemptville Saturday, October 26 Annual General Meeting Wednesday, November 20 Christmas Tree Lighting Monday, December 2 Old Town Christmas Saturday, December 14 The first event of the year is the Easter Bunny Hop on Saturday, March 23. Always a hit with families, this event promises to be a little different this

Buskerfest ever. As you can imagine, the amount of time and energy that goes into pulling together this community showcase event is considerable. The Committee is always looking for civic-minded people to volunteer, businesses to sponsor and local performers who'd like to be part of the Kemptville's Got Talent competition. If you're curious about getting involved, visit the Buskerfest website www. kemptvillebuskerfest.ca, or email us at bia@northgrenville.on.ca. The more the merrier. And we definitely have the best snacks at our meetings! Speaking of websites, at the Old Town Kemptville BIA Annual General Meeting at the end of last year, the BIA revealed the secret project that they have been quietly working on. The secret project was revealed to be a new standalone website for the BIA. A website has been on the BIA's wishlist for quite some time and it's now become a reality. The website can be found at www. downtownkemptville.ca. Go check it out!

year with some rumours spreading about a possible kids’ dance party with the Easter Bunny at Rotary Park. Stay tuned for more details. We'll also be having our special Easter scavenger hunt in the downtown which we have become famous for. Don't worry, adults and parents, everyone in the family can participate in the scavenger hunt! As mentioned above, the Kemptville Buskerfest will be happening on Saturday, May 18 this year and the organizing committee is already hard at work to bring you the best

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Limerick Forest provides all kinds of activities for residents of the region, and there are some especially great for families throughout the year. So, this winter, take advantage of these programs to get the whole family outside enjoying the season. Two activities are provided by the EarlyON Child and Family Centre, part of Children's Services of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville. January 18, 2024

Nature Play and Learn is a free drop-in outdoor, nature program for families and their children, aged birth to 6 years, located at the Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre. Children and their families explore what nature offers in an outdoor playbased learning environment. Participants should dress appropriately for the weather. Community guest visit the program and community information is available.

This is a year-round program. Taking place on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at Old Homestead Trail, 1175 Limerick Road in Oxford Station. Families can also enjoy the Stroller Walk at Limerick Forest, a "walk and talk" on a stroller friendly trail. The walk takes place along the Chalet Loop Trail, with a stop at the boardwalk for a water break. Meet at the

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It's the talk of the season Greetings North Gremlins, as well as those making big decisions for we 'gremlins’: this must be version # 25 or more of my annual Winter Edition Letter to Council. Since I moved onto one of the two remaining dirt roads in North Grenville, in January of 1998...just prior to the Ice Storm, I have had to learn a lot about country living. Most of it very pleasing...some of it being in need of repair. Since I have just about completed the repairs to my property and abode, there's just one last, ongoing item on my list - my egress to the road. A neighbour with a very big tractor came and plowed me out after our most recent snow storm. He, being new to the road, remarked how, despite the taxes that we pay, we still live on a narrow gravel road, with virtually no internet (our phone lines date back to the 60's and party lines), we certainly have no

natural gas, no cable, no curbs, no street lights, nor any sidewalks. And when the Public Works Department gets around to it, our road gets plowed...in the worst way possible. Our mailboxes get buried. I told him about my decades-long efforts to effect some changes, going back to pre-Gooch days. He said he was not familiar with Mr. Gooch - I told him that Mr. Gooch was a very interesting mayor. When he asked why the grader came from the west to the east, moving most of the road's snow on the first pass to the mailbox side of the road, I explained the reasoning that I had been given (by Karen Dunlop) and he couldn't believe his ears. He listened, then asked, “They say that dirt roads can only be plowed by graders? Some townships don't follow that 'rule'. They are coming from O'Neil Road, and because they have to hurry up and get to The Nursery, they can't take the time to do it in the

other direction?' Really! They actually said that?” I assured him that that was pretty much the conversation...complete with maps, etc. I am still wondering what is so important about The Ferguson Nursery to cause us our problems. I also advised my newly landed neighbour that he will find that the mail is delivered differently on our road. My mail delivery person has told me, in past winters, when the snow is deep, as are the ditches on his route, that they only deliver mail to the group mailboxes. He said, in a disbelieving voice, “They only deliver to the group mailboxes? Yikes! Somebody must be breaking the law. How can any individual or corporate (not corpulent) entity interfere with the regular delivery of mail?” My response was, "This is a question that I have mailed in since...'Noah took up boat-building', as my saintly mother used to

say, and yet...no answer." We have had several 'episodes' of snow so far this winter. McGovern Road is treated like an after-thought. We drive through the snow (that's how we, the residents, often plow our road) and when I get to Irishtown Road, it has been plowed....both ways! and sanded! There isn't a soul living on that 1.5 km patch of nice pavement. There are dozens living on my road...despite the fact that at a recent re-zoning meeting, my property was described as 'a swamp', by some wondrously-informed public official - we are still of some importance, more, I hope, than we have in the eyes of the Public Works Department (not deportment). So, in conclusion, I would like to take a moment to provide my annual report on the condition of our United Empire Loyalist Era road - our 2.5 km piece of an Upper Canada Village-like thoroughfare - and the less-

than-delightful manner in which it is 'serviced' in the winter months. I don't expect that I'll get much of a response. I certainly don't think I'll see any changes to: a) the snow removal practices of the long-entrenched Public Works Department., or b) the spending of any money on our dirty road... while other paved thoroughfares get another layer of modern surfacing. If I didn't have such a naive mind, I would think that we were being discriminated against. I know for a fact that Her Worship would not put

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up with that. We are an inclusive, tolerant community. This, thanks to her exemplary leadership and the efforts of her hard working council. Until next winter... P. Johnson (Upper Oxford Mills)

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73’s exhibit stellar performance to fall short in back to back challenges Gavin McDougall swept high left across the line to pull Sebastian Resar out of position to glide main street and snap it water bottle high top shelf for the crowd to react in pandemonium as the twenty fourth shooter wrapped it up. Kemptville out-shot Rockland 30 to 26. Coach Fensell gives credit to the additions on the roster, with a strong, superb goal tending performance and of course the magic of Gavin stepping up the shoot-out to score the winner. Back-to-back showdown on the road to face the Ottawa Junior Senators on Saturday evening proved to be too much for the 73’s as they suffered a squeaky 1-0 loss. The initial two frames were melancholy affairs with neither team managing to find the back of the net. Ottawa counted the game winner when Liam Lucas with helpers from Staresinic and Shibley put it by Jacob Biron at 10:33. Kemptville pulled their goalie for an extra attacker at 19:05 for the final push that was unsuccessful to give their opponent a victory and award Connor Shibley with his second SO. The 73’s posted 23 SOG to Junior Senators 17 and 0/2 PP to 0/3 PP. Pembroke Lumber Kings back-to-back schedule will engage Kemptville at home on Friday, January 19 in the evening and then back on the bus to Pembroke for a Sunday matinee. Hockey with EDGE... see you around the boards.

12 plus 12 = success... Gavin McDougall in jubilation with the fans as he acknowledges their support after wrapping up the 24 sniper marathon on Friday evening against the Rockland Nationals. by G.J. the sportsguy Rockland Nationals on a five game win streak rolled into the 73’s territory for a Friday evening meeting looking to make it a half dozen streak that Kemptville snuffed out with a 4 to 3 stupendous, exciting shoot-out victory.

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Rockland came out hot and heavy, punishing the body to capture the wall to set up a relay for a dump and chase penetration that worked to open the first. Brady with Dumont to Aiden Dres struck first to slip it under the pillows of Jacob Biron at 13:20. The second opened with the Nationals a man extra as a gift that Anthony Hall PPG with helpers from Tremblay and Charron capitalized on at 3:43 to put the 73’s down by two. Melvin released the afterburners to control the rubber beside the net to launch a three-way stickto-stick to Esposito unto Trey Wandall to rifle it backdoor by Sebastian Resar at 17:07 for his first signed puck. Kemptville came out hard in the last twenty as Redmond cycling low reversed to Tanner Fennell riding the line to pull the trigger at 6:11 to knot

it at two. Trottier won the draw with man advantage and a tic-tac-toe to Melvin unto Grady Logue PPG perched in the slot for the tie breaker at 11:38. It was over for the Nationals as they bounced back with a swarm around the net so Treyston-Felix Tremblay with assists from Hall and Davis whacked it home to force OT at 12:05. OT was a see-saw battle with opportunities both ways and the goalies keeping each side honest until undisciplined play at 4:44 to award an advantage to Rockland. Kemptville PK weathered the storm to close out the extra five minutes scoreless initiating a shoot-out that put 345 fans into a hypnotic trance for the marathon to follow as the final round required sudden death to determine the outcome with a 4 to 3 win. After Rockland used up twelve snipers that Jacob Biron shut-down,

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Tid bit musings by Elva Patterson-Rutters, RSSW By no stretch of the imagination does "jumping to conclusions" constitute exercise even if you listed it as a new resolution on your exercise regime! "Jumping to conclusions" turns speculation or opinions into harmful criticism, negativity and hurt feelings for more than one person. Inevitably we all do it spontaneously, with little regard to the aftermath. For Christians, God instructs - "Judge not lest you be judged." What the eyes don't see, the heart doesn't feel! That is why it is easier to financially support foreign countries or individuals we don't know. Knowing the person, results in us being judgmental with such statements as "but they have this, do this" and so on. Until you have walked a mile in someone's shoe it is impossible to know all the facts or details of the situation. The "fancy" truck they come to the food bank may just be their "ride" or perhaps they just lost their job. Perhaps the truck is a loaner while the warranty is sorted out on the blown engine. One can't know the extra expenses the individual has just incurred such as repairs or utility bills. When you point your finger at someone, know there are three pointing back at you to indicate it is time to be held accountable, respectful and understanding without judgement. Knowing there is substance use/abuse the fact folks still need food is key to survival of the community. This inevitably includes spouses and children. knowing they are judged makes going for help difficult and humiliating. Food banks capture the community spirituality with Christmas Food drives but hunger/deprivation exists all 12 months. Be mindful of expiry dates when you donate. Dig deep and be kind and helpful. BUT be aware of scams that are circulating. The community will be enriched by your open-mindedness and loving heart. You can do it

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New Year’s resolutions – physical activity

Opening of Health Unit’s Kemptville service site delayed The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit’s new delivery site at the Kemptville Campus is continuing to experience delays in the renovations and is not yet able to open to the public. The Health Unit has received approval for partial occupancy, meaning that only staff are currently allowed to work in the space. At this time, there is no estimated opening date. Temporarily access to Public Health Services in Kemptville and area are as follows: Immunization clinic: Clients can go to our online booking or call 1-800660-5853 - Friday, January 19 - 8:30 am-12 pm - Thursday, January 25 – 1 pm-4:30 pm - Thursday, February 1 – 1 pm-7 pm - Thursday, February 8 – 9 am-12 pm - Friday, February 16 – 8:30 am-1 pm - Thursday, February 22 – 1 pm-4 pm Sexual Health Clinic: Call for an appointment at 1-800-660-5853. For other locations, visit: Sexual Health Clinic – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Local pharmacies have been providing support, and clients have the option of accessing a clinic in another location (e.g., Brockville, Smiths Falls). Infant Feeding Clinic: Occurs each Wednesday from 9:30-12 pm. Clients can call 1-800-660-5853 extension 2467 to arrange Infant Feeding appointments. EarlyON Space can be used as an alternative to a home visit. Preschool Speech and Language Services: By Appointment. Contact your Speech Language Pathologist or your Communications Disorders Assistant, or call 1-888-503-8885. Some clients may be seen virtually or at other locations. In-person visits in Kemptville will resume when the opening date is announced. For a listing of all public health services, please visit www.healthunit.org, or call 613-258-5941 or 1-800-660-5853. Important public health updates are also available by connecting with @LGLHealthUnit on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

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by Danielle Labonte, RD, MPH, MAN, Public Health Nutritionist. Leeds, Grenville, and Lanark District Health Unit Increasing physical activity is another area that people often want to change in the New Year. Similar to eating, this is usually linked to wanting to change how our bodies look. Let’s start off by acknowledging that most people do not get enough physical activity in general, but what we want to avoid is linking physical activity to changing the way our bodies look. Research shows that this can actually demotivate people and create a negative relationship with being active. Instead, think about being active for reasons aside from how we look. For example, our mental health, stress management, blood sugar control, heart and bone health, as well as building and maintaining strength, flexibility, mobility, and independence as we age. Creating goals for ourselves to increase our activity is beneficial as it can lead to healthy habits to include more movement throughout our week, and including a variety of activities helps to improve our strength, flexibility, endurance, and mental health. It is recommended that adults get two and a half hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity each week. This can be in smaller chunks of ten minutes or more throughout the week, or in larger chunks less often. Whatever works for you! It is also recommended that we do strength activities for our muscles and bones at least twice a week. Some tips to help you make this a habit include: - scheduling it into your day; maybe you do something every morning, or certain days of the week; - being active with others; you could join a class or find a workout buddy; and - setting small, achievable goals to work towards; for example, walking longer, further, or faster each week. For more information, visit our Health Unit website at healthunit.org, follow us on Facebook and X, or give us a call at 1-800-660-5853.

The Food Corner

by Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville Last week, I gave you the recipe for Maple Johnny Cake. Today’s recipe is another one that is part of Nova Scotia folklore. Blueberry Grunt is another satisfying winter comfort food that doesn’t contribute to tilting the weight scale. Blueberries are readily available, sometimes fresh in quart containers or frozen. Either works just fine. This is another recipe that is very easy to make.

Blueberry Grunt

Ingredients 1 quart basket of fresh blueberries (if available) or 4 cups of frozen ½ cup of white granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ½ cup of water 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cups of flour 4 teaspoons of baking powder 1 tablespoon of butter (salted or unsalted) 1 tablespoon of shortening ½ cup of milk Preparation Bring the blueberries, water, sugar and lemon juice to a boil in a pot you can cover. Cook until there is plenty of juice, then lower the heat. Combine the flour, baking soda and 1 teaspoon of sugar in a bowl. Cut in the butter and shortening and add enough milk to make a biscuit dough. Drop spoonfuls of the dough lightly onto the hot blueberries. Cover and let bake till the dough is firm. Serve your Blueberry Grunt hot from the pot with some Earl Grey Tea or a robust coffee. You can either treat it as a dessert or as a warm-up snack from a winter activity. All the best for a healthy and productive 2024 from pcormier@ranaprocess.com.

Jobs one, two and three for lifelong health

By the time you are reading this article, the stakes establishing the life course of your health have long been set. Your genetic inheritance, location, and family circumstances, combined with a complex set of early life factors determine how your health trajectory will begin. Through childhood and adulthood, you have opportunities to influence your well-being, but in the grand scheme, it's tinkering at the margins. As you age, the question becomes, what can you do to maximize good health and minimize the impact of the inevitable decline? Taking good care to avoid the obvious pitfalls is job number one. Parents need to teach children about safety as early in life as possible. And everyone needs to practice safety daily and for all time. If you are smoking, you have failed. If poisons, weapons, or other dangerous items are in reach of children, correct the situation immediately. 12

Practice the basics daily, like looking both ways when you cross the street. Using common sense isn't enough. We need to accept the extraordinary role of luck in our lives - for better or for worse. That said, you can influence your luck if you work at it. Unfortunately, that's not always the case with your health. Empathy is owed to those who have done the right things and still get dealt the bad luck of a terminal cancer diagnosis. It's not fair when tragedy strikes. What's job number two, after basic safety and preventing injuries? It's establishing the best possible conditions for healthy development in early life. Prospective parents, take note. Choose your partners well, know your medical histories as you prepare to have children, and be sure to follow pre-conception advice - e.g., no smoking or drinking, and folic acid in the diet. Thereafter, one of the most marvelous processes

that is crucial to lifelong health is the establishment of the intestinal microbial environment during the initial thousand days of life. A lively community of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa make their home in the gut, on the skin, in the eyes and mouth, in the respiratory and genitourinary tracts. Many factors influence the development of microbiota and cognitive development through, in part, how we feed the gutbrain connection. Breast milk is the ideal start, followed by the introduction of a variety of solid foods. Exposure to infections plays a role. Use of antibiotics is a consideration. Mental health is key too. A crying baby serves a natural purpose of priming normal functions. But it shouldn't be a surprise that an absence of comforting will impair healthy development. Job number three is continuing job number two personal health promotion for the rest of one's life. This means following a healthy lifestyle of eating well, exercising regularly, getting good sleep, socializing with friends, and so on. And finally, in the years

when aging becomes more apparent, the business of tinkering at the margins can take on greater urgency. For the lucky and the healthy, each additional trip around the sun comes along in natural order. For those who need to fight a little harder against mounting health problems, there should be thanks for the cures, patches, and hopeful interventions that seek to extend the journey. Next week, we'll have a closer look at the gut-brain microbiome, and what you can do to feed the connection. This is a good area for personal health investment as a ballooning body of research points to new treatments for chronic stress and other mental health issues, inflammation, immune health, digestive health, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and cancer. Much promise, indeed. Sign-up at www.docgiff. com to receive our weekly e-newsletter. For comments, contact-us@docgiff.com. Follow us on Instagram @ docgiff and @diana_gifford_jones.

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Monthly Suppers prepared by Knights of Columbus at Holy Cross Church Hall at 503 Clothier St W. Suppers will be held on the last Thursday of the month commencing September 28. Cost $10 per adult, $5 for children under 12 and $25 for families. PROBUS: Fellowship, Fun and inFormed presenters are part of the PROBUS gathering on the third Wednesday of each month at St Paul's Presbyterian Church Hall at 9:30AM. For more information contact at n.g.probus97@gmail.com Kemptville Legion: Fridays 3-9. Free Pool and Darts. Everyone Welcome BINGO, Kemptville Legion, 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, doors open at noon NG Duplicate Bridge Club, Masonic Lodge 311 Van Buren Kemptville, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 12:15. All Levels of bridge players are welcome. Info call 613-795-7155 KLUB 67 EUCHRE Join us for fun, social euchre games taking place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly at 1pm, September to May. Location: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Cres, Kemptville. Everyone welcome, $5. To play, cash prizes. Friendship Lunch every Friday at St. Johns United Church hall at 400 Prescott St. starting Oct. 6 th . The meal begins at 11:30 and is free of charge. A good will offering is appreciated. Everyone is welcome. People of Action - Rotary Club of Kemptville meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7AM at the Long Reach Restaurant. Meet for breakfast and informal discussion. EUCHRE on Tuesday, January 23, February 6 at Pierce's Corners, also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. and play starts at 1:30 p.m. $5 per player. For information, contact debbie.amirault@ hotmail.com. BID EUCHRE on Tuesday, January 16, 30, February 13 at Pierce's Corners, also known as the Marlborough Community Centre, 3048 Pierce Road. Registration starts at 1:00 p.m. and play starts at 1:30 p.m. $5 per player. For information, contact debbie.amirault@ hotmail.com.

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Kemptville Horticultural Society Meeting, Jan 17, 2024 at 7pm. In-person + Zoom. At the Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43, Kemptville

Lost Heritage in North Grenville, presentation by Dr. David Shanahan at the History Hub, 148 Prescott St. Kemptville. Doors open at 6:30 pm, presentation begins at 7:00 pm on January 17.

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The Birds' new year offering I hope that this new year has found you in good health and spirits and looking forward to another eventful bird watching and enjoyable year, as I am. Having been rather spoilt by the sighting in mid-December of the two Coopers Hawks in the garden, there has been, seemingly, rather a lull in bird activity which I haven't been able to attribute to them (the Hawks), because other friends have noticed the same lull too. There are, of course, birds still coming to the feeders, but I guess that I am becoming a bit blasé as to their ever-presence and don't appear to be taking so much notice of them. But this isn't true as I obviously do pay attention to them, otherwise

I wouldn't be able to write my weekly articles for you! To prove this to myself, I just sat in my front window with my camera and took some pictures of those birds that were feeding on the ground, on the fixed feeders, and up at the hanging feeders on the trees or suspended under the eaves in front of our big front-room window. It wasn't long before I had pictures of quite a variety of different breeds who are our "regulars" here. I was into double figures in a very short time and still hadn't got some of the other frequent "attendees", so I guess I should be very pleased at that! My obvious conclusion regarding a "lull" is that, maybe, there isn't one, but my reason for thinking that

is that there aren't many birds showing up in the garden who are "different"! Yes! That could be it! Usually, most of us get some of the migratory birds "calling-in" en route on their journeys either north or south, adding that little bit of variety to our garden-bird sightings; so, with the warmer temperatures, this pattern may have changed for the recentlypassed migratory season and we haven't seen so many of them at all. Maybe you have noticed some changes too in that respect? The Canada

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ing various age groups, ensuring that activities cater to children, adults, and seniors alike, promoting inclusivity and family togetherness. Accessibility remains a focal point. Families prioritize destinations and facilities that cater to diverse needs and abilities, ensuring that everyone in the family unit can fully participate and enjoy the experience without limitations. Ultimately, families seek memorable and enriching experiences that allow them to bond, learn, and create lasting memories together. Planning is crucial to finding exactly the right vacation destination and activities for your family. Visit www.gravitate.travel and click on the “Let’s Talk” icon to schedule a time to talk or drop by our offices to chat about how we can help you create the perfect family vacation in 2024.

Geese seemed to linger longer this time through! Out of interest, my theory is just that, my own, and not based on anything other than what I perceive for myself, so please don't quote this as being fact, I am not an expert! With the colder weather threatening to take hold over the next few days and weeks, please be careful and stay safe and well. Cheers, John Baldwin

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The gift of time presents itself in moments that are not easily measured. Moments like lazy mornings on a snowy day in January, an afternoon playing cards with friends, or time well spent doing something you love. It is a gift we may not think about often until it is offered in the form of a helping hand. At Seniors’ Community Services, volunteers provide this gift, and the value is immeasurable. Over the last year, the volunteers have given over 14,000 hours of volunteer time. That is the energy and power it takes to support the programs and services that serve your community. Over the last year, we have welcomed 15 new volunteers in every aspect of the organization. From the Board of Directors to transportation drivers and friendly visitors to the Meals on Wheels team. Throughout our 42 years, SCS has been so fortunate to have a group of volun-

teers who have never failed to support this community and SCS. As we grow in the community with more clients and expanded services, SCS is looking for more volunteers to join our incredible team of likeminded individuals. Of all the volunteer jobs, transportation drivers are often the most challenging to fill. However, when you speak with an SCS volunteer driver, it is clear that this job is a wonderful one. Drivers provide rides to appointments and social events at the Centre. It is gratifying to know that their gift of time has a direct impact on the health and well-being of a senior who is aging at home. Transportation drivers have the opportunity to choose the days and locations they wish to drive to. Whether you enjoy long distance or would prefer to stay local, there are always options for flexibility. If driving is not your cup of tea, we also have some great opportunities in our kitchen. Our weekly Diners’ Club is looking for a chef to join the team, in

addition to servers who set the tables and serve the meals. We currently have four chefs and are looking for two more to join the team. Chefs prepare a meal for 20 people every 4 to 6 weeks and are a dynamic part of the kitchen. We provide the kitchen to hone your culinary skills, and of course, you are surrounded by a group of wonderful volunteers who will cheer you on the whole way – and very happy luncheon guests! As one regular Diners’ Club member said, “I eat from cans and boxes. This is the only homecooked meal I get all week, and it is delicious!” We pride ourselves on providing a fun and inclusive environment and providing numerous opportunities that allow for flexibility in your busy life. For more information on volunteering, please visit our website at www. seniorscs.ca, or call the Centre at 613-258-3203. We look forward to welcoming you to our team and thank you for considering SCS as a place to hang your volunteering hat.

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The unknown founder by David Shanahan Residents of North Grenville may recognise the names of some of the more important individuals who have had an impact on the community over the past two centuries, but few will have heard of Jesse Pennoyer. At the age of 30, Pennoyer arrived at the Forks, where the West and South Branches of the Rideau River meet, and began the process of surveying the boundaries of the new Township of Oxford-on-Rideau. With the addition of South Gower in 1998, Oxford became the Municipality of North Grenville. Jesse Pennoyer has remained nothing more than a footnote in North Grenville history, but he was a remarkable man in his own right, with a colourful, and sometimes mysterious story. Born in Amenia, New York, in 1760, son of a Methodist minister, he was welleducated and when the American Revolution broke out in 1775, his family took the rebel side. At the age of 17, Jesse enlisted in the 4th New York Regiment and served for three years before his discharge. In 1777, the regiment took part in both battles at Saratoga under the overall command of General Benedict Arnold. But through two winters, the regiment suffered greatly from lack of proper winter clothing, a lack of food, and a general breakdown in morale and discipline. It was disbanded in 1780 when it was absorbed into another regiment. What effect this all had on the young Pennoyer is not known, but a strange fact is that by 1788, after the defeat of the British and the end of the Revolution, he was living in Quebec and qualifying as a land surveyor. Precisely why he left the victorious side after the war and chose to live within British territory again is a mystery. But he prospered in his new profession, helping to lay out the townships for the Loyalist refugees who had fled to Quebec. He was also responsible for surveying the road from Cornwall to Kingston, the

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present-day Highway 2. Then, in February 1791, he received instructions to leave Montreal with a survey party and go to the Forks of the Rideau to lay out a new Township to be called Oxford, for the use and benefit of certain “Gentlemen”, as the instructions call them. These were discharged militia officers and men who had lost land and property through fighting on behalf of the British Crown during the Revolution. There is a definite irony in the fact that the rebel from the 4th New York Regiment, veteran of battles against the Loyalist militia, was engaged in setting aside land to compensate those defeated militia refugees in Upper Canada. But, wherever his previous loyalties may have been, Jesse Pennoyer was quite prepared to benefit from his new allegiance. Having been commissioned to survey a number of townships in Lower Canada, it has been said that it is unlikely that any other man explored more of the Eastern Townships than Jesse Pennoyer. He received land grants in Saint-Armand seigneury, later becoming a land commissioner authorised to assign lands to new settlers at Missisquoi Bay. Records indicate that he used this position to acquire some of the best lands for himself. Pennoyer ’s subsequent career was a fascinating mix of official positions and rebellious activism. He was a Justice of the Peace in the Montreal District between 1797 and 1800, and for the district of Trois-Rivières in 1811, 1815, and 1821. In 1802, he received a grant of 1,200 acres in Compton

Township, where there are falls and a road, which he campaigned for and surveyed, and which were named after him. During the War of 1812, Pennoyer found himself in opposition to his one-time colleagues, becoming a Captain in the Eastern Townships militia, and became Commanding Officer of the 5th Townships Militia Battalion. His battalion was known for its reluctance to serve outside its own township, and Pennoyer was often in trouble with his superiors for the conduct of his men. He remained a serving officer until 1821. He also remained an active surveyor and appears to have been responsible for the survey of the village of Sherbrooke in 1824. An interesting parallel is that his survey of Oxford was the starting point for later surveys of surrounding townships. The same was true of his Eastern Townships surveys, which started from his survey of the seigneurie at Saint-Armand. Jesse Pennoyer had a busy and active career in surveying, local politics, and business affairs. His biography notes that: “The maps and measurements begun in 1792, and continued in 1802 and 1804, by Jesse Pennoyer were deposited officially in due course. That body of work formed part of the Primitive Cadastre (for the Eastern Townships) of Quebec and, as such, remained in effect until 1887, when the present Official Cadastre was deposited, which is the basis for land transactions to this day”. A footnote in North Grenville, perhaps, but a significant figure elsewhere. He died in December 1825.

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