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October 26, 2023
Vol. 11 No. 42
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Two local youth get the honour of being Mayor and Deputy Mayor for a day by Brandon Mayer On October 18, in honour of Local Government Week, North Grenville’s Council went through some personnel changes – well, temporary ones. A contest wherein local youth were asked to write an essay as an application to become Mayor or Deputy Mayor for a day ended in two 14-yearold scholars taking the political reins last Wednesday. St. Mike’s student Benjamin (Ben) McKenna was deputized as Mayor, and Miles Dockendorff, who lives in Kemptville and attends school in Barrhaven, was made Deputy Mayor. The boys enjoyed a swear-
ence, Mayor Ben stated that he submitted an essay for the contest because he wanted to have an impact on North Grenville. His essay specifically argued that an indoor recreational facility is needed locally to help people stay active year round. “I thought it was great,” Deputy Mayor Miles said of the experience. “I really enjoyed it, I learned a lot about how the Municipality works.” He was interested in the contest because he believes it’s important for young people to have an opportunity to share their unique viewpoints, experiences, and opinions on local issues. Like Mayor Ben, Deputy Mayor Miles
ing-in ceremony, followed by a flag raising ceremony. They then met senior staff, toured municipal facilities, attended meetings, and presided over their very own press conference. Mayor Ben was even presented with the new Chain of Office by Clerk Chloe Preston after he was sworn in. “We were thrilled to welcome two youth leaders for the day to learn more about the inner workings of municipal government and express their vision for North Grenville’s future. It was an honour to spend the day with them and I hope they continue to be involved in our community,” said Mayor Nancy Peckford. At the media confer-
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believes that an indoor recreational facility would be beneficial as well as better transportation infrastructure locally. The boys also discussed environmental issues with department heads. Neither is a social media user, so they didn’t take over the Municipality’s Instagram account for the day, even though the offer was there. When he grows up, Mayor Ben would like to be a brain surgeon, though he would consider taking a more permanent Mayor’s position at some point along the road. Deputy Mayor Miles does not quite have his mind made up yet on his future career, telling reporters that he is torn between being an archeologist, a physicist, or a politician. “We’ve kept them really busy and engaged,” Mayor Peckford added. “They’ve received a lot of information and asked some really good questions, and I think [they’ve] gotten some really good insight into what it’s like to be Mayor and Deputy Mayor for a day.” The Municipality intends to run the Youth Mayor/Deputy Mayor for a Day as an annual contest. It is hoped that Mayor Ben and Deputy Mayor Miles will attend at least one meeting of the Youth Advisory Committee in the months ahead.
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Friendly Friday Drawing Circle Friendly Friday Drawing Circle November 3, 10 & 17, St. John’s United Church 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville, 5:00 – 8:00 PM. This is an open studio for artists at all levels, ages 14 and up, interested in drawing from the live, clothed model and still life. Donations for model fees are appreciated. For more information contact gowjb@gmail.com
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Agricultural land review affecting local residents
A map shows current “Prime Agricultural Lands” in the Counties, as well as proposals for newly designated “Prime Agricultural Lands”. zoning can be sought from members of the public and other stakeholders. Specifically, it is required that local governments identify lands that could be re-designated as “Prime Agricultural Land”. One local resident reached out to the Times with specific concerns that his Rural zoned property was going to be re-zoned to Agricultural status. This would have made it difficult for him to sever his property in the future. This resident was relieved that his submitted request to keep the Rural zoning was accepted, and wants to make sure others are aware
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A land review process currently being undertaken by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville is catching some local landowners by surprise and angering others. The Review has a history dating back years, and is tied into the Counties Official Plan. As a requirement under the Planning Act, the Counties must complete an Agricultural Area Review, a process which requires refined mapping of the local area so that input on
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of the current Review. The Agricultural Area Review was identified as a requirement in 2016. MPP Steve Clark weighed in: “The Counties kicked the can down the road until now and I’ve received a bunch of complaints.” He confirmed that rumours about this process being a way to “make up” for the Greenbelt lands matter are simply untrue, which is clear when looking at the timeline. He also pointed out that final decisions when it comes to Official Plan Amendments are not made by the Province, but rather by the mayors who sit at the Counties Council
table. Amy Martin, Director of Planning and Development at the Municipality of North Grenville, told the Times that the Land Evaluation and Area Review (LEAR) study was made a requirement in 2016, and is not required to be completed until 2026. MPP Clark stated that a Counties public meeting will be held next month to confirm the final mapping before Counties Council gives the matter final consideration in the months that follow. Elaine Mallory, Planner at the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, says that “all potentially impacted landowners have been [contacted], which is a really proactive step by the Counties Council to help inform them what the final recommended product may look like.” She emphasizes that although comments on the matter are appreciated by October 30, they are “sought and accepted any time”. Elaine can be contacted by phone at 613-342-3840 Ext. 2422, or by email at Elaine.Mallory@uclg. on.ca.
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MUNICIPAL OFFICE HOURS The Municipal office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit our events calendar to find out what’s happening in the community: www.northgrenville.ca/events
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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL MEETINGS
Please see the Council agenda for further details on how to participate in Council meetings. All Council meetings will be live streamed on YouTube at: youtube.com/user/NorthGrenville/featured and on the Municipality’s website at: www.northgrenville. ca/meetings. 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. Council agendas are available at: www.northgrenville.ca/meetings. • •
Tuesday, November 7 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Municipal Center, Suite A Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. (Open Session) – Kemptville Campus, Parish Hall
COMMITTEE MEETINGS Committees may be meeting in-person or virtually. Please see the Committee agenda for details on how to attend. Agendas can be found on the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/meetings. • • • • •
Arts and Culture Advisory Committee – Tuesday, October 31 at 5:00 p.m. Agriculture and Rural Affairs Advisory Committee – Wednesday, November 1 at 4:15 p.m. Housing Advisory Committee – Thursday, November 2 at 5:30 p.m. Community and Economic Development Advisory Committee – Monday, November 6 at 3:30 p.m. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Advisory Committee – Thursday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m.
VOLUNTEER AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Facilities Operator (Part-time, 12 month contract) The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill a 12-month contract position of Facilities Operator (up to 24 hours per week). Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. Fire Prevention and Protection Captain The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the position of Fire Prevention and Protection Captain in Emergency and Protective Services Department. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualification in confidence to Human Resources by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, October 27, 2023. Building Inspector The Municipality of North Grenville is seeking to fill the full-time position of Building Inspector. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume outlining qualifications in confidence to Human Resources 4:00 p.m. on Friday, November 3, 2023. Advisory Committees Join the conversation regarding the community! The Municipality continues to accept applications for members to various advisory committees. Visit northgrenville.ca/committees for more information on how to apply. For questions, please contact the Clerk by email at clerk@northgrenville.on.ca or by telephone at 613-258-9569 ext 171.
NORTH GRENVILLE TRANSIT
North Grenville provides an on-demand accessible transit service for those with disabilities and those 65 years of age and older. Riders can be picked up and dropped off anywhere in North Grenville. For more information and to register visit www. northgrenville.ca/transit or call 613-258-9569 ext. 133
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Financial incentives are available for businesses and property owners to continue the revitalization of Downtown Kemptville. As part of the Downtown Kemptville Community Improvement Plan, intake is now open for the following financial programs: Façade & Signage Grant, People Make the Place Grant, Building Fees Grant, and Tax-Increment Equivalent Residential Grant. The Development Charges Exemption is still in place for downtown. Intake is on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. If you have questions or are looking to apply, please email vision@northgrenville.on.ca or call 613-258-9569 ext 177.
Christmas edition of Merrickville Maker’s Market returns Christmas in the Village begins the first weekend of November in Merrickville. That’s when the Merrickville’s Makers Market hosts its next spectacular event! The Christmas edition of this popular market will return to Merrickville’s Community Centre at 106 Read Street in Merrickville on November 4th and 5th from 10 am to 4 pm. Admission to the event is free and there is ample parking. The two-day format allows for lots of space for the makers and each day will find 30 unique vendors set up to welcome everyone. Fine art and hot sauce, woodwares and exotic soaps and oils will blend with all manner of goods from artists and makers for this indoor market. Margaret Armour, spokesperson for the group and a participant herself, believes that the market serves as an invitation to visit the spectacular village. “We have many sponsors who help us make the event a success each time we hold one. The relationship is important to everyone’s success, and we encourage all market-goers to stay and explore the shops and businesses in town.” While this is the Christmas version of the event, not everything will be Christmas themed. Some artists and makers focus on seasonal wares while others offer items that are not specific to one time of year. Regardless, it’s a perfect occasion to get your Christmas shopping all finished up in one weekend! Somewhat different from a studio tour, the market offers attendees an opportunity to explore and learn about many creative disciplines. Members of the group are eager to speak about the creative process and engage visitors in discussions about their own work or the collective maker experience. Regardless, there is lots to see, lots to learn and lots to take home from some terrifically talented people. Market-goers might even be inclined to explore their own creativity after seeing and exploring the many talented makers! The Christmas market runs from 10 am to 4 pm each of the two days. Learn about the makers by visiting Merrickville’s Makers Market on Facebook and MerrickvillesMakersMarkets.ca
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9AM to Thursday by Brandon Mayer A residential street used as a racetrack. What else is new? Last week, an anonymous social media post from a Kemptville resident brought to light something that is really not news to anyone at all – drivers in our area speed… a lot. The anonymous poster had specific concerns about the stretch of County Road 44 that enters Kemptville town limits to the south – it is a 50 km/h zone before entering town limits (where it changes to the Kemptville-wide 40km/h zone), and is designated as a “community safety zone” which means that speeding fines are higher. The social media user notes that “some cars use it as a racetrack to get in and out of town”. This must be true for it to have been declared a community safety zone, and it’s certainly not the only spot where speeding is a problem. It raises the question – why the hurry lately? Instead of going into a
generic-sounding rant about how we need to slow down, I’d like to stick my neck out and give the other perspective. People are busy. People are tired. People are struggling. Having two or more jobs is a reality now. It almost seems like total fiction to think of decades past when a family could have one breadwinner working 35-40 hours a week with weekends off, while their spouse looked after the home, and any kids in the family focused on school. In the current day and age, in a family unit with two adults, it’s more common to see both working multiple jobs, barely having a social life, perhaps not even seeing each other, and still struggling financially. What does this have to do with speeding? Well… everything! I’m reminded of the very well known Alabama song, “I’m in a hurry”. The lyrics are quite idealistic. “I’m in a hurry and don’t know why. Oh I rush and rush until life’s no fun. All I really gotta do is live and die, but I’m in a
hurry and don’t know why.” The song was released in 1992 and has a very 1992 vibe. Life was simpler then. A 2023 version of the same song would need far different lyrics. How about: “I’m in a hurry and I know why. Oh I rush and rush so that I can eat. All I really gotta do is work four jobs to pay my rent, so I’m in a hurry and I definitely know why.” It could use some work in terms of rhyming and general flow, but I feel that the essence is there, copyright pending. No one’s job is worth more than a life. No reasonable argument could ever be made that speeding should be excused or allowed to get people to and from work faster, with a risk of death to beloved people and pets. But people don’t often think that far ahead, do they? One study I found suggests that for every 10 mph (16 km/h) faster that you drive, the risk of death in a crash doubles. This means that going 112 km/h in an 80 km/h zone will quadruple your chances – and your passengers’ chanc-
es – of dying if you collide with something. And yet we speed frequently, because for most of us, the worst that will happen throughout our whole lives is a fine and some demerit points. Who remembers the horrific crash that occurred in Melfort, Saskatchewan in April of 2018, when truck driver Jaskirat Singh Sidhu ran a stop sign and killed 16 players of the Humbolt Broncos hockey team? He was sentenced to 8 years in prison. He was incredibly remorseful – what happened was an accident. If the bus hadn’t been there, he would have gotten a fine of a few hundreds dollars (and only if caught in the act). It’s more likely he would have simply pulled over after realizing he blew a stop sign, gave his heart some time to stop thumping into his throat, and continued driving on. The 8 years in prison resulted largely from an unhappy turn of chance. So what was the point of it? Certainly not “revenge…”, our justice system is better than that. No, it's something
called “general deterrence”. We severely punish drivers for accidents that kill people as a reminder to the rest of the country that when luck is not on your side, the consequences can be life changing. The actual perpetrator is punished far more by their own conscience than by prison time in such cases, I suspect. I am very much against careless driving, excessive speeding, distracted or dangerous driving, and any kind of bad driving really. I don’t excuse anyone who is a menace on the road. I do, however, feel the need to express my opinion as to why so many people take unnecessary risks on the road these days. People are not getting dumber, or more reckless, or more careless, they are simply getting… busier. There is little doubt that the world is a tough place economically right now. The old mantra of “give yourself extra time” is not useful to someone for whom job A ends at 4:30 pm and job B – a 30 minute drive away – begins at precisely
can Association of Retired Persons, the Canadian version is CARP -- Canadian Association of Retired Persons. Why would AARP be submitting an article to the NG Times? Then I noticed that, in the body of the article, the acronym was written as "ARPA Canada". Okay, the byline was probably a typo. But who is ARPA Canada? A quick search of the internet revealed the following, taken from the organization's web site. "The Association for Reformed Political Action (ARPA) Canada is a grassroots Christian political advocacy organization. The mission of ARPA Canada is to educate, equip, and encourage Reformed Christians to political action, and to bring a biblical perspective to our civil authorities. ARPA Canada believes that Jesus Christ is sovereign over all, including all civil governments. However, we also uphold the separation of the institutions of church
and state." Knowing the source of the words printed in the Times on Oct 12th, assists this reader, and possibly others, in better situating the positions and perspectives contained in the article. If the submitter of an article doesn't properly identify themselves to readers, is there a role for the editor to insert this before going to print? Or is it to be left to the reader to figure it out? Sincerely, Maria Koller-Jones, Oxford Mills
from across the country and sometimes around the world. It’s inspiring how many hopeful people submit material to print media in hopes of having it printed, but we of course can’t print it all and must painstakingly sort through it. We made an error in this case and will be more vigilant when it comes to submissions from this contributor in the future. Thanks for your feedback. Brandon
5:00 pm. Seconds do end up counting, and I for one, have felt that pressure in my own work. It makes people do stupid things. Driving rules are only as useful as the enforcement tactics used to police them. A lower speed limit and increased patrol can’t fix everything. It certainly can’t fix the fact that what used to be a “9 am to 5 pm job” is now replaced by a seemingly never ending working life that feels more like “9 am to… Thursday”. Perhaps speeding and distracted driving are one of the many problems that can be fixed only by overarching systemic changes. These reminders of tough times are getting more and more frequent. The most important question is: who has the power to create lasting, positive change? I suppose we all do… with our votes.
Letters to the Editor Dear Editor, I lost my right arm on October 18, 1944, while serving with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment in Italy. I was staked out at a farmhouse that had a children’s treehouse located nearby. In the treehouse was a sniper who kept shooting at our boys. A tank then came which shot out shells, the shrapnel hitting my right arm. When I returned home from the war, I joined The War Amps and have been a member ever since. This association was started by First World War amputee veterans to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. Having just recently turned 100, I am reflecting this Remembrance Day upon all those who served in my regiment and never returned home. Their absence weighs on me and it is essential that we keep their memory alive. I take comfort in knowing that The North Grenville Times is published weekly by North Grenville Times Inc.
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The War Amps and its young members will continue to keep spreading the message long into the future. The sacrifices of those who served (and continue to serve) deserve to be remembered and honoured. Each Remembrance Day serves as a poignant reminder of the tremendous price paid by these brave individuals. Their selflessness and courage continue to resonate, and it is our duty to ensure that their legacy endures. Lloyd Brown, 100 Member of The War Amps Dear Editor, The October 12/23 issue of the NG Times contained an article submitted by AARP, with no full/expanded name included in the article. The use of the word "euthanasia" in the title rather than MAID (medical assistance in dying) was also a little disconcerting. AARP is best known as the acronym for the Ameri-
Response from Editor: Hi Maria, You’re right and we apologize for the error. We try to include all perspectives with as little editing as possible, and it was me who typed out “AARP” in the byline, thinking it was from the American Association of Retired Persons (tired eyes that day, I suppose). We do get all kinds of submissions
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A business perspective on affordable housing
Business owner charged after allegedly defrauding numerous cannot continue the rapid growth in North Grenville residents without providing the ability for those who are here to pay their bills. It is sad seeing our young people move to other communities because they cannot find work and afford to live here. It is sad when our volunteer base is depleting because we don't have enough individuals who are investing in the culture of the community, since they are required to commute to work and do not have the time at the end of the day.” Wendy emphasizes that developments don’t cost the taxpayer money. In fact, development charges help to improve the community. For example, when a developer must pay to upgrade municipal water and sewer infrastructure as part of their build, this upgraded infrastructure becomes a municipal asset at little to no cost to the taxpayer. “As a taxpayer, I am very much looking forward to seeing our tax base grow,” said Wendy. “Strategic growth is a good thing. Our planning department is doing their job in planning. I have been told ‘no’ more times than I have gotten the green light, and I for one appreciate that. At least one of my children has made Kemptville home. I am invested in his being able to make a valuable future here.” So what is the solution? Wendy acknowledges that affordable housing is important, but she asserts that it must come from federal and provincial policies, instead of driving away growth by putting it on developers. Can we expect such change any time soon? Not likely, but we can certainly talk more openly about it, and keep the wheels of policy discussion turning.
The now-flattened site of the former Kemptville Public School, still bearing a “school bus loading zone” sign even though the school is gone. Wendy finds it surprising that downtown residents believed that such a prime piece of real estate could be ignored when it comes to downtown development. by Brandon Mayer Local Realtor Wendy Embleton has a different perspective on affordable housing. As a commercial property specialist, she sees the issue from a business perspective, and believes that the focus on affordable housing has been misguided and will lead to unintended consequences. “We need to take the blinders off and look at the big picture,” Wendy told the Times. “I support affordable housing, but not this way.” Wendy is referencing the local policies that suggest a 25% affordable housing requirement for new developments. She feels that the policy is vague and difficult to work with – even as a professional in the industry. “We have development options for Reuben Crescent that have been faced with controversy in front of Council,” said Wendy, talking about the apartments planned for the former site of Kemptville Public School. “While I do appreciate the concern, I am also flabbergasted that
homeowners recent to the community weren't aware there may be development in the downtown core. As an owner of property in the downtown core, I welcome foot traffic and community development.” Wendy is firm in her assertion that housing affordability is an economic problem, not a community issue. She feels that standards of living have slipped because of poor federal and provincial policies, and that local government affordable housing policies across the country are nothing more than “lipstick on a pig” to cover up the problem. Supporting developers in building new housing will increase the housing supply, thereby reducing housing cost naturally, without the need for mandates that create uncertainty for landlords and hardship for business owners. Affordable housing policies affect the amount of new builds and the supply of housing, Wendy says. “The cost of construction does not change when developers tell their subcontractors or their suppliers that up to twenty five percent of their
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construction is being regulated by affordable housing,” added Wendy. “The lenders financing this construction are taking a risk as well as the company, and in some cases the subcontractors have to pay out of pocket for their supplies and their staff and wait.” Local developers don’t bring in “millions” from their developments. They invest a massive amount of time, resources and risk into each project. In many cases, they also keep the community alive by providing the tax revenue base that pays for the needs of the community. Wendy used the example of the proposed indoor recreational facility, which can’t be justified if there are not enough people in North Grenville to use it and pay for it. Another example Wendy referenced is the negativity she received online after one of her commercial listings for a property on Van Buren Street was put online. “This property is going to be the new home for many new businesses coming into our community which will be providing jobs,” she said. “Jobs bring value. We
Update #1 submitted by OPP A construction business owner has been charged with 22 fraud-related offences following an investigation that included 11 victims, and approximately one million dollars in total losses. In October 2022, the Grenville County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received information alleging that a business had not completed agreed-upon contractual work of numerous victims' residences in Eastern Ontario. The OPP's investigation was assisted by the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), MRC des Collines-de-l'Outaouais, the Forensic Accounting Management Group (FAMG) and the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). On August 17, 2023, a 46-year-old male resident of Luskville, Quebec, owner/operator of Timberlock General Contracting, was arrested and charged with the following Criminal Code offences: - false pretense over $5,000 (three counts), - fraud over $5,000 (eight counts), and - theft over $5,000 (eleven counts). The accused was later released from custody with a future court date. If you or someone you know has been a victim of fraud relating to this matter, please contact the Grenville County OPP Detachment by calling 1-888-310-1122. Your rights when starting home renovations or repairs: - get written estimates from at least three (3) contractors; - never pay the full amount of the contract before the work is done, as this will protect you from losing money if the company goes out of business or declares bankruptcy before finishing the project; -check the contractor and business in the Consumer Beware List to see if there are any complaints or charges against the contractor in recent postings of charges and convictions under the Consumer Protection Act or with the Better Business Bureau, Chambers of Commerce and your city for any information they may have on the contractor; - never accept an estimate over the phone or without the contractor inspecting the area; - remember… if a deal sounds too good to be true, it likely is. Learn how to hire a reliable contractor and see what you need to include in your contract with them. Anyone who suspects that they have been the victim of cybercrime or fraud should report it to their local police and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre's online reporting system or by phone at 1-888-495-8501.
Thomas Gilbert visits South Mountain disc golf course submitted by Jen Creech One of Canada’s top disc golfers, Thomas Gilbert, visited our South Mountain 9 hole disc golf course on the weekend of October 15th. Returning from the US and European pro circuits this summer, Thomas was coming home after placing second at “ Le Phe-Nominique, Quebec. Three hours from Nominique, Thomas was delighted to discover our 9 hole community golf course. Disc golf is an accessible all inclusive sport that is gaining popularity around the world. Developing his game at grass-root courses such as ours, Thomas is recognized internationally and has earned multiple sponsors such as Thought Space Athletics who he partners with today. Kudos to the keepers maintaining the South Mountain course, encouraging participation in an up and coming sport. October 26, 2023
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Council receives parking study, approves transit system by Brandon Mayer Four North Grenville Council meetings have taken place since the last update – one regular meeting and three (mostly) closed session meetings. The first closed session meeting, on October 17, was listed on the agenda as relating to “advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.” The second closed session meeting took place at Catered Affairs on October 20, for the purpose of “educating or training members of the council or local board or committee - specifically council strategic training.” Another meeting for that same purpose took place again at Catered Affairs on October 23. The October 20 meeting did deal with an item of open session business as well – the appointment of Karen Dunlop as Acting Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer. The regular Tuesday meeting last week took
place on October 17, following the first closed session. This meeting focused heavily on the release of a parking study report, based on a study completed in the summer to survey the parking needs of Kemptville’s downtown. Jordan Papazoglou from WSP Canada, an engineering consulting firm, provided the report. He explained that as part of the policy review which compared North Grenville to other area municipalities, the study found that these other locales all had parking available for their downtown businesses. North Grenville does as well - the inventory found that there were over 800 parking spaces available, mostly privately owned, with another 100 spaces available on the street. The study found that there was a “decent amount of capacity” for parking even during peak periods. One observation made is that many people were found to be parking in the library parking lot to visit businesses on Prescott Street. The Municipality owns the library lot, but a recom-
mendation was made to designate a number of spaces specifically for library use. Other recommendations included the addition of accessible or age-friendly parking spaces, commercial loading zones on Prescott Street, reallocating needlessly reserved parking spaces on Clothier Street, developing a communications plan, allowing a limited amount of overnight winter parking, making active transportation improvements, and having a monitoring plan so that the information can be reviewed and updated at regular intervals. When it comes to accessible vs. age-friendly spaces, a preference was stated for accessible spaces because these are more specific to those who need them. A significant amount of back and forth discussion between Papazoglou and members of Council ensued, as different perspectives were presented and options explored. Mayor Peckford asked at one point about the possibility of opening up Riverside Park as an overnight parking lot (it currently has an 11pm cut off), but Papazoglou cautioned that
it may encourage residents in new developments to get a car in a process he called “induced demand”. Following a short break, Council decided how to proceed with the information from the parking study. Mayor Peckford asked that the motion be adjusted to direct municipal staff to come up with a prioritized list of recommendations to help Council decide which to implement first. This motion was passed. On demand transit system will launch in 2024 An exciting item of business that took centre stage after the parking study discussion was the approval of the tender for the Municipality’s new on demand transit system that will be launched in early 2024. The transit system will operate on demand, Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 9 pm, and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm. It will feature a modern booking system, with same day bookings at virtual stops, and pre-scheduled doorto-door bookings for those requiring accessibility under AODA guidelines. There were no further
Council meetings listed on the October calendar as of the time of writing, but the Municipality updates the schedule routinely.a?si=RU KNamV9NyYdXotq. Following a short break, Council decided how to proceed with the information from the parking study. Mayor Peckford asked that the motion be adjusted to direct municipal staff to come up with a prioritized list of recommendations to help Council decide which to implement first. This motion was passed. On demand transit system will launch in 2024 An exciting item of business that took centre stage after the parking study discussion was the approval of
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Farmers urge government to invest in rural healthcare
by Jackie Kelly-Pemberton, Director, OFA Healthcare affects all Ontarians and regardless of where we live in this province, its services and resources are something we all depend on from time to time. The provincial healthcare system has long had its challenges but as we’ve all seen, those have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic as well as our growing population. Those problems are common to all Ontarians, but the impacts in rural Ontario are even more acute. My family and I farm near Winchester, south of Ottawa, and although we have a wonderful clinic and smalltown hospital in our local area, we’ve always had to go to larger urban centres to access specialists, higher level testing and certain treatments, such as when I went through cancer diagnosis and treatment in the last several years. Our community has also always worked hard to ensure that we support our hospital, such as coming together to fundraise for our new mammogram machine. What is happening with more alarming frequency now is rural hospitals having to temporarily – and sometimes even permanently – close their emergency rooms because of lack of staff or resources. And as rural doctors and other healthcare providers retire, it is becoming harder to attract those professionals to our rural communities, even as our communities grow and require additional resources.
Although it’s not directly a farm issue, access to health care in rural areas is critical – access for us as patients to emergency rooms, staff and doctors, and for hospitals and clinics to be able to access innovation, technology and workers to properly treat residents in their service areas. Rural healthcare is also part of the bigger issue of rural economic development. Since the pandemic, more Ontarians are moving to rural areas or smaller hub communities and one of the big criteria is access to healthcare. For those communities themselves, the better their infrastructure, the better able they are to attract and retain healthcare professionals. Last fall, delegates at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) annual convention passed a resolution that our organization work with other provincial health care stakeholders to urge the Ontario government to act more quickly and decisively in filling staffing gaps within the provincial healthcare system, and support legislation, tools, and activities to improve access to healthcare. Since then, OFA has written to Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones to raise awareness of the rural healthcare issue. Last winter, we focused on rural healthcare and the importance of taking steps to address its challenges during our Queen’s Park advocacy day
where we met with MPPs of all parties. We communicated the urgency of labour shortages and the heightened risk to rural Ontario posed by emergency room closures. We’ve asked the provincial government to prioritize filling staffing gaps and making funding available to leverage innovation, technology and evaluate new patient care approaches and models that have been successful in other communities. We’ve also encouraged government to better support long-term care services across rural and northern Ontario by recruiting and retaining skilled labour and establishing adequate, predictable and stable direct care funding for these facilities. Current challenges aside, I do want to take this opportunity to thank the healthcare professionals in our system today. The work that you do is hard but so very valuable and I can say that from my own experience with my cancer treatments, that I received wonderful care and compassion from the medical staff charged with looking after me. We know that there is a lot to be done to support the future of our healthcare system and that healthcare is not the only priority file the government is tasked with addressing. However, as our population both grows and ages, the demands on healthcare in Ontario will only increase and our existing challenges and shortcomings will only become more acute. Government investments into rural infrastructure such as our hospitals will support the health of our communities and the sustainability of future generations of farmers. Many of the most impactful solutions take time to implement and work to their best capacities, so the time to start is now.
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Why a universal basic income won’t work by Brandon Mayer The federal government is toying with the idea once again of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) program that would potentially see base income payments for all Canadians in the future. Did you get butterflies? So did I – free money is always a welcome prospect after all. But would such a program work? Does it make sense? Simply put: no. There are two options with a government base income program. One is for it to be truly universal, where everyone receives a base payment every month regardless of their need for it. This payment could be $2,000 monthly, for example. The advantage of this method is that it doesn’t de-incentivise working. Payment is received regardless of current income level. Work more, get more money. Work less, get less money. There is no “replacement” of income for those who slack off. A disadvantage, however, is that scores of people are going to
receive money that they don’t need. We are unfortunately accustomed to excessive waste in government, but giving thousands of dollars every month to people who already live comfortably with six figure incomes is an idea that really takes the cake. The other possible method for UBI is a payment program that is geared to income. The downside to this should be obvious – it gives people very little reason to work and contribute to society. Working less hard and making less money has no real consequences when the government promises to make up the difference. I’m prepared to make a bold statement: No matter what method the government uses, a UBI program would be a firm step in the direction of communism. Take the “truly universal” implementation method as an example. My wife and I are fortunate to be in a financial situation where we wouldn’t need UBI payments, but would be receiving them anyway. We might therefore get ex-
cited and set our sights on buying a new boat or renovating our house, but if we back up a moment, the question remains… “who is paying?” We would have more possessions without increasing our contributions to society. That reality is not reality at all, it’s delusional insofar as it misses the point of society entirely. Grateful to be receiving an extra $2,000 per month, would my wife and I be blind to the fact that as an upper middle income family, our tax dollars would also be expected to pay for other people’s benefits? In other words, in receiving our $2,000, would we notice the extra $3,000 a month that the government would manage to claw away in taxes? Ultimately, the whole proposal feels like a plan to give everyone the same finances without requiring them to provide the same level of work and benefit to society. I work 60 hours a week, and I don’t do it so that someone who works 20 hours a week can take my money when
it’s confiscated as taxes and redistributed as basic income. I was not born with a silver spoon in my mouth, and I am not entitled. Like many, many others, I grew up poor, put myself through school using loans that I meticulously paid off with employment income, and I still work long hours in order to sustain the lifestyle that I enjoy. I am not “entitled” to more than anyone else, but I certainly do “earn” more than a significant portion of society. There are benefits that work. The Ontario Trillium Benefit and the GST Credit are two examples of things my wife and I don’t receive, but I have no problem with the fact that others do. My wife and I receive a rather low payment for the Universal Child Care Benefit, and again, we have no problem with that. I know many hardworking people who need the much higher payments that they receive, and in this economy, I am glad that they receive them. A UBI costing the gov-
ernment (i.e. the taxpayer) tens of billions of dollars is a recipe for governmental waste, total unfairness in the redistribution of wealth, and rising unemployment as unambitious people choose to ride the system instead of paying their own way. Keep the
benefits and credits we have, and let income be up to the income earners. Canada’s economy may be struggling, but what we need to fix it is strong leadership, not magical remedies that fail the common sense test.
Alison Palser
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It is with deepest regrets and the utmost sorrow that I announce to the world the passing of my wife, my heart, my soul and my song, Alison Tonya Palser Collver. Mother of two beautiful children, Pheonix and Liam, whom she adored with all of her heart. Daughter of Helen Miller and Roger Palser, stepdaughter of Lynne Palser and Sandy Campbell. Daughter in law to Ben Collver, sister in law to Derek and Mike Collver. Ali will also be missed by many loving friends and extended family. Ali passed on October 3, 2023 at 7:30 in the evening, surrounded by loved ones. She fought cancer for 7 years and now at last she is at peace. Until we meet again my heart, my forever and always. I love you. There will be a celebration of life for Ali on Saturday November 4 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm at the Municipal Centre in Kemptville. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
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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 EUCHRE on Tuesday, October 31, November 14, 28, and December 12 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 debiar@ymail.com BID EUCHRE on Tuesday, November 7, 21, December 5, and 19 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 debiar@ymail.com 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. Sugar Addiction Support Meetings. FREE. St. John’s United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville; Tuesdays 1-2 pm. Starts November 7, 2023 For more information contact Wendy: (613) 558-4933 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.
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Bluebirds pop in to see us I had quite the surprise the other day, when I chanced to look out of the back patio door and saw a lot of interesting bird movement going on in our grassy backyard area. This soon transferred to my nesting boxes where a lot of toing and froing started to take place as the birds concerned, Bluebirds, inspected and re-inspected what I can only assume were their
birthplaces! There were four of them that I could count at any one time, and they gave me quite the performance, both at rest and in flight. What a treat to see them again, even if it was only to pop in en-route to their warmer winter dwellings down south! They perched in the trees for a while and then disappeared temporarily to return the next day as well. Super! Family visitors from
Abroad, kept me busy driving, for a couple of weeks, as we endeavoured to take in as many of the fall's spectacular colors as we could. Of course, the prospects of maybe seeing some other different birds meant that my camera was always with me too. Thus, when we did happen to spot some large white birds near one of our large local lock areas of the waterway, I was already
prepared. There were four of them browsing the shallow water's edge and I could immediately identify them as being Swans. Not being able to get very close to them, I waited to identify their species once I had downloaded my pictures. Once this was done, I think that I am safe in saying that they were the Tundra, also known as a Whistling type of Swan. My visitors were also excited, although swans
are a far more common sighting on their rivers than ours and more likely to be the European variety of Mute Swans. On another trip into the nearby wooded country areas, we had to draw to a halt to allow a flock of seven or eight Wild Turkeys make their way across the dirt road into the nearby trees. This they duly did and I was able to get a couple of shots of them for the re-
cord. Of course, as well as the Turkeys, our visitors got to see the many Canada Geese either grazing or resting in the roadside fields and on the water. Their V formation as they passed overhead was also quite the novelty for them, even though Canada Geese are now quite a common sight in their own country in their parks! The Turkey Vultures were also quite a hit, as they soared over the hedgerows and fields in search of food. Getting back to our garden birds, before they too had to depart homewards, our visitors were able to see many of our birds who dwell here all the time, but they also got to see some Juncos and a White Crowned Sparrow who made their return to us during the stay. Hopefully you too are starting to witness the return of some of our birds and are reacquainting yourselves with them. Whilst you are doing so, make sure that you stay safe and well. Cheers, John Baldwin
Hairy autumnal wanderers
World's largest female the streets” transect, and on invades the cheese factory
Isabella Moth (Pyrrharctia isabella) woolly bear caterpillar, from the streets of Bishops Mills, 9 Sept 2019. The narrow brown band nominally foretells a severe winter, but the winter of 20192020 was mild, with only 5 nights below -20°C.
by Fred Schueler and Aleta Karstad, Fragile Inheritance natural history In the fall, hairy black and brown caterpillars cross roads and lawns looking for places to spend the winter. These are the banded “woolly bears” of the Isabella Tiger Moth, Pyrrharctia isabella, which, as adults, have yellowish-orange and cream-colored wings spotted with black. The caterpillars are freeze-tolerant, and pupate and emerge as moths in the spring, after spending the winter super-cooled or frozen in some crack or crevice. Here there’s just one generation each year, but in the Arctic, the caterpillars grow slowly, and are known to freeze over multiple winters. The predominant folklore associated with these October 26, 2023
woolly bears is that their colouration predicts the coming winter, with a broader central brown band foretelling a milder winter. Of course, folklore doesn’t suggest how the caterpillar might know about the coming winter, and a gradual widening of the central brown band over the life-stages (instars) of the caterpillars confounds casual observations, but such studies as have been done don’t confirm this idea. We record when we see woolly bears in our road ecology surveys of the streets of Bishops Mills, and the numbers seen on the streets, from late August through early November, have ranged from none (2004 & 2005) to 50 (2019). So far this year, there have been a dozen on our “doing
the afternoon of October 19, one road-killed every fifty metres on 860 m of St Lawrence and Mill streets through the village. There are a number of other species of hairy caterpillars, but in 2015, when we were surveying road mortality along Hwy 401 between Brockville and Gananoque for the Algonquin to Adirondacks Collaborative, we were astonished to see large black-hairy, red-skinned woolly bears making doomed attempts to cross the highway. These were Giant Leopard Moth (Hypercompe scribonia) caterpillars, apparently at the northern edge of their range in the slightly warmer climate along the St Lawrence River. The adult moths are bright white, spangled with black dots and rings. With this introduction, and after nearly 40 years of not seeing black woolly bears in Bishops Mills, we saw one here in 2017, 2 in 2018 and 2019, and then 20 sightings (some maybe of the same caterpillars) in 2021, 8 in 2022, and 6 so far in 2023. It turns out that these "caterpillars
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by Fred Schueler - Fragile Inheritance Natural History In a visit to the Bishops Mills Cheese Factory, have a level of freeze toler- recently acquired by the ance that is adequate for Municipality and progresshibernaculum conditions ing towards becoming a in western Pennsylvania," park, I found these small but not as great as that of plants of Japanese Knotthe Isabella Moth woolly weed, Reynoutria japonica, bears (Layne & Leszczyn- around the gravel pad that ski, 2008. Cold Hardiness was deposited in May 2022 and Postfreeze Metabolism when the historic plaque in Caterpillars of Hyper- about the 1922 Cheese Faccompe scribonia. Environ. tory explosion was put up. There's a dense 20 metre Entomol. 37(5):1069-1073), stand of Japanese Knotso we may well be seeing a northward range expansion weed along Mill Street on allowed by the less severe the other side of the creek, winters of recent years.
but it looks like these little plants came as root fragments in the gravel of the pad. Under the Ontario Invasive Species Act, it is illegal to buy, sell, trade, propagate, or purposely grow Japanese Knotweed, and the invasive population is called the "largest female in the world" because it reproduces only vegetatively, from a single asexual clone brought from Japan to the Netherlands in the 1840s, to become one of the world's most persistently invasive plants. Mature plants can be 3 metres tall, and are found around many homesites, going by a variety of names, including the completely inaccurate "Mexican Bamboo." These small plants can be pulled as a preliminary control, but they will need municipal vigilance, and probably herbicide, if they're not going to take over the Cheese Factory site.
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73’s engage two OT with one success
Monkey on his back....Matt Thomas quarterbacked the attack with Ty Whyte to find Emile Trottier on the doorstep to beat the Canadians stopper blocker side for first of the season during OT and award a 2 - 1 victory for Kemptville.
by G.J. the sportsguy After suffering four straight loses, Kemptville was jammed and juiced to turn things around as they faced the second place Carleton Place Canadians for a Friday evening battle in front of 365 fans that was determined in OT for a 2 to 1 comeback for the 73’s. First frame with end to end excitement as Kemptville dominated the opposition zone without success to close out the twenty scoreless. Carleton Place's game plan to dump and chase came to fruition with a power play when Culley to Ryan to punch it at the net and Will Soloway PPG tip it over Jacob Biron to strike first at 18:27 in the second.
The combination of O’Doherty going to the dance with partner Logue to find Ty Whyte on the flank to dive it home past Ian Vandenberg at 15:45 to put Kemptville on the board. Last twenty miler remained knotted to force OT. Thomas quarterbacked the penetration of the zone up the half wall to Whyte onto the tape of Emile Trottier perched outside the blue paint to give the 73’s a 2 to 1 win at 4:27. Kemptville outgunned their opponent 38 to 23 with 0/3 PP to 1/5. The 73's coach stated it was a must needed win after good week of practice where they focused on forecheck, defense, staying on point with purpose when falling
at 1:23. O’Doherty combined with Whyte to catch Grady Logue in the driver's seat to put the 73’s on even terms. Grady Logue PPG with man advantage posted his second from Ty Whyte to give Kemptville the lead at 8:13. A lone effort from Nicolas Papineau for his second and tie breaker at 9:48 to force OT. If you blinked you missed the goal winner by Joshua Reid for his second of the game from Papineau and Scalise at :52 for a Nepean 6 to 5 victory. Nepean outshot Kemptville 39 to 35 with each 1/2 PP. Rockland Nationals will invade the 73’s barn on Wednesday evening for a 7 pm start and then the Cornwall Colts will trot in for a Friday evening roundup at 7:30 pm. Hockey with EDGE…see you around the boards.
behind. Pushing back when behind a goal to obtain a win. A road Sunday matinee into Nepean to challenge the Raiders saw Kemptville play catch up hockey only to fall short in OT with a 6 to 5 deficit. Kemptville drew first blood when the attack from Logue with Whyte caught Nicholas Bennett going hard to the net to put it behind John Gedraitis at 12:42. Nepean tied it up when Owen Hardy with helpers from Doxtator and Magaletta directed by Jacob Biron at 17:11. Kemptville came out flat footed to open the second stanza and Nepean took advantage with three unanswered markers. Curtis Sturgeon assisted from Geier with Streska at 9:50 and then at 10:29 as Nicolas Papineau from Scalise with Reid. The Raiders with extra man from Scalise and McLean to Joshua Reid PPG at 11:23. O’Doherty run and gun with Whyte to Grady Logue in the slot to put it between the pegs at 18:24 to head to the dressing room two goals down. In the final twenty the 73’s mounted a comeback with Sweetapple going downtown to Nicholas Bennett for his second of the day
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By Paul Cormier, Salamanders of Kemptville Last week, I gave you mystery author Jeanne Dams’s recipe for Plum Torte. Strangely enough, my mother Yvonne’s Tarte Tatin is very close to it in spirit, except that it uses apples. Apples are perfect for this time of year and this recipe is close to every French Canadian’s heart. So here is Tarte Tatin the way my mother wrote it down (translated into English).
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The Voice of North Grenville
The North Grenville Times
Missing messages in infection prevention
Influenza, or the flu, is on the rise this time of year. That’s because the virus spreads easily when people are indoors in close contact and when the air is less humid and colder. So, it makes sense that International Infection Prevention Week takes place in October. But what doesn’t make sense is the absence of an important message. Public health officials offer a standard list of best practices to reduce the risk of infections. Hand hygiene is top of the list. It’s a fact that many people don’t wash their hands after using the toilet. But they will clutch their mobile phones, which never get washed, before, during and after trips to the toilet. Hands and phones are both common vehicles for the transmis-
sion of microorganisms from one person to another. Use of cleaners and disinfectants is another recommendation. It's been said that “cleanliness is next to godliness,” and that's true to a point. But don't forget that valuable life lessons come from embracing the messiness and imperfections of our human experience. What about vaccinations? It’s on the list as it should be. From measles, mumps, and rubella to typhoid and polio, vaccinations have saved millions of lives. If you have doubts, don’t rely on one expert’s opinion. Do your research. Read widely. Vaccines are a vital part of our toolkit for fighting infections. COVID migrated personal protective equipment from the surgical theatre
into public settings and PPE is now a familiar acronym. We’ve learned new respiratory etiquette, too. Get that elbow in place for a sneeze, then bring out the hand sanitizer in a show of extra effort! Infections can be transmitted in hospitals, assisted living residences, and in kitchens everywhere – on medical instruments, in food, and in the air. Following safety instructions is crucial to minimize risk, especially for vulnerable people. But what’s the missing message? Never neglect the importance of building and maintaining a robust immune system. Why is the message to strengthen natural defenses so frequently overshadowed? There is nothing in comparison to the sophistication with which the body naturally sorts bacterial and viral friend from foe. A strong, natural immune response is an excellent defence against the flu and other common infections. Evolved over millennia to keep us safe, the immune system is a remarkable network of cells, tissues, and organs working together to protect the body from harmful invaders. Building a strong immune system isn't rocket science. You need a well-
balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains that provide the essential nutrients for immune function. Vitamin C, vitamin D, magnesium, and zinc are known to bolster immunity. But you need high doses of C to keep cells primed for a fight, on the order of 1,000 mg a couple of times a day. Higher doses are needed in the moment of crisis when the fight is on against powerful combatants. There are other important steps. Exercise promotes circulation of immune cells, enhancing the body's defense mechanisms. Staying hydrated is crucial. Quality sleep is essential for immune system restoration and function. Research suggests that emotional well-being has a beneficial impact on immune function too. By contrast, chronic stress suppresses the immune system. If you feel under pressure, get into meditation, yoga, and deep breathing. If your gut is out of whack, your immune system probably is too. Consume probiotic-rich foods or take supplements. It goes without saying that smok-
ers must quit, and alcohol use should be moderate or not at all. It's ironic that health authorities don’t share this message. We’d have better infection prevention if they did. 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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