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Visitors and staycationers can count on a trio of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) ambassadors to help them with everything from finding the most picturesque cycling route in the Counties, to helping to change a bicycle tire. The Law Office of Kyra Butlin, Isabelle Hebert and Andy Gadbois are the new Cycling Tourism Ambassadors employed this summer by the United Counties of SDG. Their main duties will include patrol- Connie Lamble ling the waterfront trail and providing mobile visitor services experiences, greeting visitors, responding to inquiries, and promoting the SDG region. In the past, our ambassadors have even helped a cyclists change a deflated tire. “As COVID-19 restrictions are loosened, more people are enjoying our popular cycling Happy trails,” said Karina Belanger, Counties tourism coordinator. “Our students have completed their training and will be spending much of their time interacting – while physically distanc- Canada Day ing – with visitors and cyclists to showcase amenities in and around SDG.” North The students are looking forward to the balance of the summer and helping individuals visiting SDG or enjoying some time close to home. Dundas! Discover Tourism Guide released Chamber of Commerce of our region will help as well as some face masks North Dundas readers plan their visit next week, and would love United Counties of Stormont to SDG, once the time is to get as many out into our Dundas and Glengarry right. The guide will take communities as possible. you across our entire re- It would be great if they We are excited to an- gion, highlighting local could be put on display if nounce that the 2021 Dis- favourites along the way. possible, or given to cus- cover Guide has landed! We will begin local tomers with their orders. This uplifting publication distribution of the guides Please let me know how many boxes you would like (90 guides/box), and I will arrange delivery. 222 Prescott Street, Kemptville I want to thank all of our advertisers and great www.lamble.ca Taylor’d Safety Services Inc. businesses in SDG, with- Safety services tailored to your business needs out you this guide wouldn’t [email protected] be possible! James Taylor, General Manager 613.258.0038 Contact: 613•797•3032 Karina Belanger, [email protected] 47 Christie Lane Tourism Coordinator at: www.taylordsafety.ca Winchester [email protected]

June 30, 2021 2 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Province provides Public Meeting North Dundas: additional funding for hospitals Two Zoning Bylaw Amendments The office of MPP Steve The Winchester District said MPP Clark. by Joselyn Morley Clark has announced that Memorial Hospital will re- Over the last three years, A public meeting was held by the Township of North Dundas on June 22 to discuss proposed the Kemptville District Hos- ceive an additional $576,900. the Ontario government has Zoning Bylaw Amendments on two properties, one in Harmony south of Winchester, and one pital will receive additional This is in addition to the made significant investments in Morewood. The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment in Harmony concerns the last stage funding of $334,400 to meet $28,843,115 received for in Ontario’s hospitals. This of development by Falcon Homes, by Maurice Lafortune Investments: Marc Brisson. demands for services. This 2020/21. includes overall sector in- The application seeks to rezone two blocks from Rural (RU) to Estate Residential – Excep- is in addition to the funding “This new investment, creases of 2% in 2019-20, tion Three (ER-3) to allow development of single detached dwelling units. This is the fifth and of $16,715,040 received for which is above and beyond 3% in 2020-2021 and most final stage of development. The two blocks are on either side of Country Lane. One block is 5.38 2020/21. the typical increase to base recently, 3.4% in 2021-22. acres, the other is 5.14. Both will contain six lots for single-family homes. There is easement The Brockville General funding, is just one way Ontario’s Action Plan: for drainage planned for both blocks. Both the United Counties Official Plan and the Provincial Hospital will receive new Ontario is supporting high- Protecting People’s Health Policy Statement on Land use support this development. There is adequate space for septic funding of $4,999.200 in quality and timely access to and Our Economy, brings and well. There were no comments submitted by the public, no comments from ministries or addition to the $69,605,226 health care both during the total investments to $16.3 bil- public bodies, and no one from the public spoke at the meeting. received for 2020/21. pandemic and in the future,” lion to protect people’s health. The proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment in Morewood will change a small lot from In- stitutional to Light Industrial Exception One. This is to allow for a small woodworking shop and a garlic drying facility. The building was a church in the past, sitting on a lot of 0.07 acres. Both the United Counties Official Plan and the Provincial Policy Statement on Land use sup- New builder Code of Ethics and port this type of use. This small shop has been operating, and the owner seeks to move forward to ensure it is a legal use, and for insurance purposes. There is no land use conflict, and this improved claims processes industry will not pollute groundwater or surface water resources. There were two comments submitted by the public, one written, and one oral when a neighbour spoke with the Planning coming into force Technician during a site visit. Both supported the use of this property for the small woodshop The Ontario government new homes to operate in a July 1st.” and garlic drying. There were no comments from ministries or public bodies, and no one from is further strengthening pro- professional manner with Enhancements are also the public spoke at the meeting. tections for buyers and own- honesty, integrity, financial being made to Tarion, the ers of new homes by intro- responsibility, and without organization that administers ducing a new Code of Ethics intimidation or coercion. Ontario’s new home warranty Tid Bit Musings for builders and vendors of It also provides the Home and protection program. The by Elva Patterson Rutters RSSW new homes, clarifications to Construction Regulatory Au- dispute resolution and new What is all the hype about graduations these days? One graduates from nursery school, the simplified warranty and thority with a new discipline home warranty and protection JK, SK, Grade 6, Grade 8, and then high school and any post-secondary education institu- protections claims process committee and an appeals claims processes has been ad- tions after that. Is it simply a reason for a party or an actual accomplishment? Inevitably one for defects in new homes, committee process to hold justed to simplify the claims graduates from diapers to pull ups to potty trained, or from bottles to solid foods, and then and a mediation process for bad actors accountable. process for consumers and the reverse as you become aged! I recall the grade 8 grad being instituted for celebration in homeowners who dispute a “Since taking on overdue improve transparency. case one did not graduate from secondary school. warranty claim assessment. changes to this important sec- These changes add to Perhaps in a world where achievement leads to success, we need to re-instate the es- These changes come into ef- tor, our number one goal has other improvements for con- sence of hard work, reliability, and accountability as the marker stones. People need to feel fect on July 1, 2021 and will been to protect homeowners sumer protection including accomplished in what they genuinely achieve. Not holding your youth responsible for their support a standard of work and support ethical prac- the Rebuilding Consumer actions does not credit the child in any manner of citizenship. It takes a community to raise and professionalism that tices and top-notch service by Confidence Act, 2020 and a child, so we all have a part to play to raise a child to maturity. We learn from our mistakes reflects the best of Ontario’s homebuilders and vendors,” the designation of the Home and history makes the past a valuable tool. You are not responsible for someone else's choices homebuilding industry. said Minister Romano. “We Construction Regulatory unless you instructed/forced them to do whatever. There are always a few bad apples that spoil Announced by Ross Ro- all benefit when we raise the Authority as the regulator the barrel. Try to not lump everyone by the same brush. Differentiate between the person and mano, Minister of Govern- bar for quality new home responsible for builders and the behavior. The person is worthwhile but the behavior is unacceptable. Eliminate "good/ ment and Consumer Ser- construction in Ontario vendors of new homes. These bad child' from your vocabulary. The behavior is good/bad, not the child. vices, the new Code of Eth- and make it easier for buyers changes also address the Take your time to celebrate those who have worked diligently to achieve their accolades. ics – under the New Home and owners to get what they Auditor General of Ontario’s Each accomplishment is a milestone in your journey of life. For the addicted person, each Construction Licensing Act, paid for. Our government is recommendations in the 2019 hour is an achievement. Name and claim the achievement as yours. You are special and 2017 – will require licensed proud to be reaching the next Special Audit of the Tarion worthwhile just because YOU are YOU!!! builders and vendors of milestone in this journey on Warranty Corporation. Province reviewing recommendations of Tourism Recovery Report The provincial govern- nesses, restoring consumer covery report will assist our as the Task Force’s Chair. Recovery Ministerial Task Ontarians, is a broad-based ment has released a report confidence in visitors through local tourism attractions and He said, the task force was, Force was created in March recovery strategy that touches prepared by the Tourism collaboration between public events as they recover from “comprised of a membership 2021 to provide advice and on all industries represented Economic Recovery Min- health officials and the tour- the pandemic,” said Jim Mc- of so many talented tourism information to the Minister by the ministry. Tourism isterial Task Force, which ism industry and encouraging Donell, MPP for Stormont- leaders to help craft a plan of Heritage, Sport, Tourism is a key economic driver in makes recommendations on Ontarians to experience the Dundas-South Glengarry. that will help people create and Culture Industries. In Ontario – in 2018, the tourism how to support the province’s province through industry The Tourism Economic memories of a lifetime. The December 2020, the ministry industry supported more than $36-billion tourism industry co-ordinated travel days. Recovery Ministerial Task work of this group will also asked industry partners in the 390,000 jobs and generated recover from the COVID-19 The report also suggests new Force was asked to provide play a key role in getting heritage, tourism, sports, and over $36 billion of economic pandemic. opportunities to showcase strategies and advice to help Ontarians back on the payroll arts and culture sectors for activity for the province. Lisa MacLeod, Minister the best Ontario has to offer position Ontario and its local in our tourism and hospitality their feedback on a White Pa- of Heritage, Sport, Tour- through itineraries, packages communities as destinations sectors.” per. The paper, Reconnecting ism and Culture Industries, and trails that will make it of choice for travel, as well as Ontario will carefully was joined by Tim Hudak, easier to find local Ontario identify products and experi- review the task force’s recom- Chair of the Tourism Eco- products and experiences. ences that enhance destina- mendations. This input will nomic Recovery Ministerial “COVID-19 has had a dev- tion development. The task be critical to the development Task Force, to provide details astating effect on Ontario’s force’s report is informed of the ministry’s strategic about the report, which will tourism industry. Since the by industry research, advice five-year plan and will help feed into the ministry’s stra- beginning of the pandemic, I and recommendations put encourage essential sector tegic five-year plan. have listened to and worked forward by the 14 Ministe- transformation, ensuring On- The report provides 10 closely with industry experts rial Advisory Councils at the tario tourism continues to be Services key recommendations about from across our sectors to onset of the pandemic, and a key pillar of the province’s • 3D Design • Lighting how to rebuild and reshape help assess the impacts of formal submissions received economy and regional em- • Interlock • Planting the future of Ontario’s tour- the pandemic and how best to from individuals and sector ployment while remaining • Natural Stone • Water Features ism industry. The recom- support them,” said Minister associations across Ontario’s globally competitive for tour- mendations include reducing MacLeod. tourism industry. ists and investment. 613-316-7710 www.ardron.ca red tape for tourism busi- “The Ontario Tourism Re- Minister Hudak served The Tourism Economic

June 30, 2021 3 www.ndtimes.ca Editorial The North Dundas Times Canada Day, and the call for allies in justice search for the bodies of chil- so hard to hide the evidence. nic Muslim Uyghurs. China more important to him than tarnish the people of Canada, by Lorraine Rekmans dren who never returned from We may have to hear responded by criticizing Canada’s relationship with with the shade of its systemic these schools. There were 139 this story 130 more times, as Canada’s treatment of In- Indigenous Peoples. Despite racism, denial of basic human I am writing this with the such schools in Canada. sites at each of the schools digenous Peoples. In inter- his claims, his actions have rights, and abuse of children. understanding that you will The provincial govern- are searched for thousands of national circles, Canada has been to deny support to com- The images of tiny bod- be reading this on the eve ment of Saskatchewan has children’s bodies. As the list lost any moral authority to munities, fail to provide clean ies exhumed from unmarked of Canada Day, and I hope pledged $2 million to search grows, even though we know criticize other countries on drinking water, dragging graves is fresh in my mind. it encourages you to make for unmarked graves, the what is coming, it doesn’t human rights. How far we First Nation foster children The anger at the continued this a better country, to stand province of Alberta created make it any easier to know, have come from our shin- through the courts, and shirk- denial and inaction of this up for social justice, to stand an $8 million fund. It was the and it doesn’t hurt us all any ing days as an example of ing responsibility by casting government is fresh in my vigilant in protecting your province of BC that provided less. peacemaking and diplomacy. blame on the Pope. heart. I hear the chatter about democracy, and to hold your the funding resources for the The Prime Minister’s pri- In 1957, Canadian diplomat On June 21, which was a Fall election, and the confi- governments and institutions work to uncover the secret mary response to this was and soon to be Prime Minister National Indigenous Peoples dence that the Liberal Party to account, and to remember children’s graves in Kam- to acknowledge his shock Lester Pearson received the Day, here is what Minister of holds in that it may win a that Indigenous Peoples were loops in May. It was done in and grief and demand that Nobel Peace Prize for his role Indigenous Services MP Marc majority government, and it originally partners in the spite of the federal govern- the Catholic church accept in resolving the Suez Crisis, Miller had to say in the House bewilders me that they could founding of this nation. ment’s denial of requested responsibility, and that the setting Canada onto the world of Commons, “Mr. Speaker, think they are so popular with The end of National In- funds to do this work. The Pope offer an apology. stage as leaders, who would it is important to be clear to all this going on. digenous History month on Truth and Reconciliation The fact that the federal show the world the way to all Canadians and Parliament It makes me think there June 30 precedes the celebra- Commission requested $1.5 government denied the sup- peace. In 1965, Canada un- that as part of this process, are two Canadas. One for the tion of Canada Day, which million in funding to search port needed to uncover the veiled its new Maple Leaf flag not a single child has had to privileged, and the other for this year, will be darkened for unmarked graves in 2009, truth is not lost on Indigenous to thousands of cheers. How testify. Let me be clear once the rest of us. for many. but that funding was denied Peoples, especially in this far we have strayed from our again that every single first On this Canada Day, re- The province of Ontario by the federal government. era of Truth and Reconcili- path of peace, diplomacy and nation child who has been member the contributions has provided $10 million to The latest discovery of ation. It was only after prov- social justice. Today we live discriminated against by the that Indigenous Peoples have aid in the search for unmarked 751 children’s bodies in un- inces stepped up that Ot- in a country that is digging up broken child welfare system made to this country. Remem- graves containing the bod- marked graves at the former tawa pledged $27-milllion to the hidden bodies of children. will be fairly, justly and equi- ber we are Nations who were ies of Indigenous children. Marieval Indian Residential help communities locate and We live in a country where tably compensated.” Imagine the original partners in the According to the Truth and School in Saskatchewan by identify those lost. It took a the state is today, denying that these very words were founding of Canada. Remem- Reconciliation Commission the Cowessess First Nation is nation-wide push from people the human rights of children, spoken aloud by government ber we were once your allies, of Canada, there were 18 the second in what is expected who are outraged at this injus- and our government is fight- in a democratic country just and we need you now. Indian Residential Schools in to be many forthcoming dis- tice to get this government to ing in the courts to continue days ago. Imagine! Would we Ontario. The last residential coveries as the work contin- finally act, despite the knowl- that denial. You may hear the ever require children to testify school closed in 1991. Some ues to research and uncover edge that the Department of pleas from Indigenous leaders because their human rights of the sites where the schools what was hidden from the Indigenous Services (Indian that this abuse continues even were being violated? What were located since then have nation. It should be chilling Affairs) had for decades. today under federal policy. kind of place is this House of been repurposed, abandoned, to learn that governments and In recent news, the Prime They need your help to stop it. Commons? or destroyed. First Nation institutions could perpetrate Minister criticized the human When Justin Trudeau was The promises and the communities across the prov- such horrors in a free and rights violations in China’s elected, he announced that rhetoric continue, by a gov- ince are beginning the work to democratic country, and work systemic abuse against eth- there was no relationship ernment that continues to

LIONS LINE submitted by Bob Porteous good reputation and a high accept females as equal to serve? Are we a dying things you have to do. Yes, dent of the Lions Club of Fellow Lions, the past 16 profile around our com- members. Potential members breed, or is there some way President Guy, you are a bet- Winchester, Inc. Lion Tam- months have been difficult, munity. We were involved seem to have various rea- in which we can “modern- ter person for having taken my has ideas and goals for unusual, strange, different, in several areas in minor sons for not wanting to join ize” our Club so we once on the responsibilities of the Club and is asking that disheartening, challenging, sports, had our booth at the a service club. Examples: again become an attractive being a leader. Just like the we support her in the coming problematic, frustrating, Arena, participated in com- I’m too busy; I can’t afford organization to which com- Presidents before you, you years of Lionism, and partic- complicated, uncomfortable, munity betterment projects to pay dues and purchase munity members would like can be proud of your accom- ularly as our PRESIDENT!. daunting, and awkward to like building ball diamonds, two meals per month and to be part of? If you have an plishments, proud of the fact say the least. We have not participating in the winter also pay “fines”, buy raffle opinion, please speak to a that you did it and you did been able to meet regularly carnival, holding softball tickets, etc.; I don’t have the Lions member. it through COVID-19 too. but we have tried to carry tournaments and many other time to plan and organize a Well President Guy, you YOU DONE GOOD SON! on with Lions’ duties. Your interesting and worthwhile fund raising event, but if you are a full year older than Effective July 1, 2021, editor, and I expect most of things. Our name was fre- would like some help on the you were at this time last Lion Tammy Cinnamon you, have found it difficult to quently in the public eye. day of your event, give me a year. You know a lot more Sadler will become the Presi- maintain interest in the Club Our membership had an call, if I can, I’ll give you a about Lionism. You KNOW and its activities because of average age of 40 – 45. We hand; Certainly I heard about A LOT MORE about how the inability to get together, had a membership of 30 – 40 the Lions helping the handi- the Club should function. to discuss problems and to members and it didn’t seem capped young child or that You feel a lot more com- explore potential solutions. It difficult to recruit new mem- ill person, but, we can do the fortable speaking in front has been easier to let things bers. Lions, at that time was same thing with a “go-fund- of a group of people. You Hayley Bedford slide. Hopefully, with the for men only. me” page on social media. are much more able to stand Marketing Consultant increasing number of people Today Service Clubs Does this mean that Ser- up and express your opin- receiving their second vac- have much difficulty in at- vice Clubs, or my Lions Club ions. You have much more Phone: 343-777-2702 Email: [email protected] cine, we can soon get back tracting and retaining new in particular, is no longer a confidence. You are better to having regular, interesting members even though they benefit to the people and the able to organize. You know www.ndtimes.ca meetings with friendships have modernised and now community we are trying how to reserve time for the The Voice of Our Community renewed and strengthened. In any event, the end of the Mailing Address fiscal year and of President The North Dundas Times ISSN 2291-0301 P.O. Box 1854 Guy’s term is fast approach- is published weekly by www.ngtimes.ca Kemptville, ON ing. Hopefully, we can get North Grenville Times Inc. OFFICE 613-215-0735 K0G 1J0 together on June 30 to wrap up a frustrating year for Production Editor Marketing/Sales Accounting Staff Reporter Pat Jessop [email protected] Lionism. Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] 613 215 0735 613-215-0735 343 777 2702 [email protected] In years past, the Lions 613-258-4671 Club of Winchester had a

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OFA targets leadership recruitment as a pillar for building strong Happy Canada Day!! organizations and communities tions, which opened on June to grow our dynamic sector. 1, will be accepted until June This active role allows for 25. All nominees must be ac- collaboration with enthusi- tive OFA members who reside astic and passionate board in the zone. members and staff to ensure Through ongoing advo- the farming and food sector cacy work with government continues to thrive across the policymakers and industry province. partners, our Board of Direc- What initially attracted tors are committed to enhanc- me to the role of Zone Direc- ing the agri-food industry, ru- tor was my desire to learn and ral and northern communities, give back to my community. and the business of farming Through my leadership role Paul Vickers, Director, for all farmers in Ontario. in OFA, I was given the op- Ontario Federation of Although it may seem in- portunity to serve agriculture Agriculture timidating, sitting on OFA’s in a different way by giving Board as a Zone Director can it a voice and striving to im- What makes Ontario’s be a very fulfilling experience prove the sector for the next From the Council and Staff at the Township of North Dundas agri-food industry strong for those interested in taking generation. is the abundance of strong, an active role in advocacy and Joining OFA as a Director confident and spirited farmers using their voice to influence is not only an exciting op- we have leading our organiza- policy and legislation that will portunity to work alongside tions and businesses, striving benefit the entire agriculture knowledgeable, experienced, towards building a bright industry. and motivated members of Happy Canada Day North Dundas! future for the next generation. OFA’s board is comprised the board and staff, but it’s As an organization governed of 18 dedicated, passionate also the chance to represent by grassroots, the Ontario and hardworking leaders your local farming commu- Federation of Agriculture elected by our membership to nity and positively impact (OFA) values the power of represent the diverse interests the livelihoods of 49,600 leadership. We understand of our 38,000 farm busi- Ontario farms. It’s a commit- the importance of utilizing ness members. Each direc- ment that has the potential to the voice of our membership. tor brings their own unique benefit you and the agri-food OFA aims to develop leaders voice and farm background industry. within our 51 county and to the table, offering a distinct We all have a duty to regional federations, encour- perspective on issues impact- make things better and try aging a new wave to pursue ing their local communities. to improve the industry that a role at the provincial level. When I joined the board in gives us our livelihood and OFA is committed to driv- 2019, I was pleasantly sur- provides the province with ing further success in our in- prised by the open-minded food, fibre and fuel. If some- dustry and rural communities and progressive individu- one in your community em- by providing our grassroots als sitting around me at the bodies what it means to be with the opportunity to use table. Our sector is extremely a strong leader and has the their voice and evoke positive diverse and there is a benefit desire to make a difference change for our sector. Each to being able to look at issues for the industry and their year, OFA works to identify from all viewpoints. community, take the first step and recruit new leaders during The responsibility of a in filling out a Zone Director the nomination period for the provincial director is to attend nomination form. open Zone Director positions 11 board meetings throughout For more information across the province. With a the year, including a board about the nomination and rolling governance structure tour in the summer (CO- election process, please visit for director elections, five VID-19 notwithstanding) and our website. zones are up for election an- the Annual General Meeting nually during the month of in November. It offers the June. The position is for a opportunity to engage fed- three-year term on the Board eral, provincial and municipal Send in of Directors, representing policymakers and staff by par- your members in a designated ticipating in meetings, round- letters, zone. table discussions and lobby stories, This year, nominations day events on issues facing events are open in Zones 4 (Elgin- the agri-food sector and rural to Oxford), 7 (Huron-Perth), 9 communities. Directors are (Dufferin-Waterloo-Welling- given the chance to connect editor@ ton), 13 (Peel-Simcoe-York) with grassroots members and ndtimes.ca and 14 (Glengarry-Prescott- industry stakeholders on key Russell-Stormont). Nomina- priorities and opportunities

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47 Christie Lane House of Lazarus gratefulWinchester for community support First Garden Party HOL Board Chair, encour- Lions Club of Morrisburg do- ing program, whereby youth aged anyone interested to join nated HOL two tents to help can take the Hunting Safety Market held the HOL Board, or to volun- protect donations for sorting. Course. This year, 10 youth teer in any capacity. There is The HOL Food Bank benefitted from that. Restric- always room for more help. Member Programs supported tions were placed on numbers There are currently ten mem- 240 families, or 641 people: in attendance because of the bers on the Board. 38% of those are children pandemic. COVID-19 has been a and 6% seniors. 24% of Food Grants formed a huge part challenge for HOL and all Bank clients are new. There of the funding for HOL for its programs. HOL closed were fewer clients but they this past year. HOL received its stores to donations and needed more food. The Com- over $225K in grants, from purchases with the first wave munity Garden managed to sources such as: Reaching of the pandemic. Staff were produce a whopping 1036 Home – United Way Sim- laid off, income from their pounds of produce. This is coe & Muskoka, and United stores stopped, and many of exceptionally important as Way SDG; Winter Warmth their in-person programs had food bank donations are often – United Way SDG; Social to be put on hold. Programs non-perishable goods. Other Services Relief Fund from offering meals in-person, such HOL programs included 94 the Provincial government; as Lunch & Learn and Dinner Adopt a Family, 27 Adopt Food Banks Canada from the on the House, ceased. a Senior, and 44 Adopt a Federal Government $150 by Joselyn Morley The year has been very Couple. Medical supplies million Campaign; Rural June 19 saw the first of the season Garden Party Market, Janet Carkner is retiring difficult for staff, volunteers, and school supplies were Kids Grant – Newman’s Own held at The Planted Arrow Flowers and Gifts, and at the Giving after 15 years of service and clients of HOL. With provided. The Clothing Pro- & Feed Ontario; Landlord Garden of St Paul’s United Church in Winchester. The weather with the House of Lazarus sales down, and in-person gram provided 398 adults Registry & Advocate Train- cooperated, and more than 300 people visited the two sites. So- fundraisers difficult to orga- with clothing vouchers, and ing – United Way SDG; and cial distancing and sanitizing protocols were followed. Markets by Joselyn Morley nize, the HOL worked very 217 children. The Household UCLC School Nutrition Pro- will be held throughout the summer and fall: July 10, July 24, hard to access grants. The Goods Program provided 57 gram. Grants covered needs August 14, September 11, October 9 from 10 am to 3 pm. The The House of Lazarus Board acknowledged the Adults with vouchers, 64 chil- such as rent, hydro, and heat markets are held at The Planted Arrow, 535 St Lawrence St, and held its Annual General Meet- great amount of work of the dren, and 166 families. 203 relief for people impacted by St Paul’s Church, 517 Main St. Each market hosts 25 Amazing ing via Zoom on June 14. In HOL staff in identifying, Crockpot Cuisine kits were the pandemic. Local Vendors in Winchester. Email info@theplantedarrow. the Land Acknowledgement applying for and accessing given out with 6 crockpots. Janet Carkner, Assistant com for more information or to become a vendor. to recognize the original In- grants. The HOL Outreach Pro- Executive Director, is retir- digenous nations, at the be- The community sup- grams that went ahead this ing after 15 years with HOL. ginning of the meeting, Rev- ported HOL exceptionally year included Heat for the There was a photo montage, erend Dan Hayward spoke of well. The Board, staff, and Holidays that helped 38 fami- and many tears! She will be reconciliation, referenced the volunteers were amazed and lies. Neighbours Helping missed. She says she has re- 1986 apology from the United moved by the level of com- Neighbours assisted 18 fami- ally enjoyed it, and will miss Church, and said, “the church munity support throughout lies, and Handyman Heroes the people. Janet gave flowers had confused the gospel with the pandemic. The commu- 3 families. Starting Over to Cathy Ashby, Executive European ways.” The House nity itself, through service or- program helped 12 adults Director, just because it was of Lazarus is a United Church ganizations, fundraising such and 4 children. 2 Adults were a really hard year. The Board, Mission, and as such, began as Giving Tuesday, and indi- helped out through the Back staff, and volunteers at HOL Happy with a prayer by Reverend viduals, donated $50K more to Work program. Operation have indeed had a very chal- Christine Lowson of the Win- than the previous year. Dona- Backpack served 168 children lenging year, including laying Canada Day chester and Hope Springs tions of household goods and with 5632 backpacks provid- off 75% of the HOL team United Church. clothing overwhelmed staff ing meals and snacks. three times. funtasticpoolandspa.com 495 May St., Winchester Mark van Delst, as the after the first lockdown. The HOL has a Youth Hunt- 613.774.2341

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June 30, 2021 6 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Student Nutrition Programs reach 40,000+ students across Eastern Ontario in 2020-21 Submitted by Upper Canada In typical times, healthy related to at home learning, Director noted. “Schools Loralee CarruthersRealtor Leger Centre for Education food is offered by these pro- they’ve helped to distribute and communities have re- and Training (UCLCET) grams at no cost to students vouchers redeemable for ally come together to make School buildings and through food bins, buffet healthy foods to more than sure we are still getting to Wishing everyone a student programming sites settings or student self-prepa- 12,000 students.” students with healthy food have become more than just ration areas. This year student “Local food banks have options to promote better Happy Canada Day! a destination for children nutrition programs in schools also played an important role learning, wherever they may and youth to socialize and could only offer pre-packaged in ensuring access to healthy be learning. It has been a engage in learning; amongst individual servings, with foods for students this year,” truly remarkable response and Off. 613.918.0321 C. 613.407.8869 the many other roles these strict health guidelines for added Cuillerier. “Through through this we have a lot of [email protected] sites play in our communities, the preparation and distribu- the generosity of our fund- optimism for the future.” for many children they have tion of foods. School building ing partners, food producers, Upper Canada Leger Cen- also become an important closures throughout the year, and distributors we partnered tre for Education and Training source of nutritious food. and the increased number with food banks that met the (UCLCET) is a community- Throughout this very differ- of remote learners created well-established service and focused organization that ent school year, student nutri- additional challenges for of- delivery models and stan- seeks to find innovative ways tion programs across Eastern fering nutritious foods to all dards established by Feed to spearhead unique projects Ontario have found unique students. Ontario, to provide healthy supporting education, diver- and creative ways to continue “School staff, teachers food to families with school- sity, health and well-being in to fulfill this role. and administrators have gone age children and youth in our Eastern Ontario. UCLCET is More than 200 schools above and beyond to ensure communities.” responsible for distributing and youth agencies through- students continue to have “Traditional service mod- financial support for student out the counties of Prescott access to nutritious foods for els have not been possible, but nutrition programs from the Russell, Stormont Dundas better learning outcomes in student nutrition programs provincial Ministry of Chil- & Glengarry, Leeds & Gren- this unique year,” explains have still reached more than dren, Community and Social Happy Canada Day!!!! ville and Renfrew provided UCLCET Student Nutrition 40,000 students this year Services, among other fund- breakfast and snack programs Program Manager, Jennifer while ensuring every safety ing partners, food producers for students in the 2020-21 Cuillerier. “To support fami- precaution is taken,” Matthew and distributors. school year. lies with increased food costs Raby, UCLCET Executive Taylor’s Safety Services Inc. 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June 30, 2021 7 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Medicinal Plants Gardening: Lordy, Lordy such as potassium, cal- Wort, or mother’s herb. It Succession Planting Look Who's by Joselyn Morley cium, magnesium, iron, calms nerves and reduces and vitamins A, B, C, and anxiety for anyone, and it by Joselyn Morley 40! A weed is just a plant K. If you want to eat them, helps with digestion. Sometimes in gardening it’s feast or famine. One day you that is growing when we they’re tastier when young, Plantain is said to be are watching your cucumber vines set flowers, and waiting don’t want it. Have you before flowering. You can great for the skin. Leaves for a crunchy cucumber, and by the next week you’re begging ever wondered what you still eat them later, but you are used in anything topical your neighbours to take some more cucumbers! Or the first can do with the so-called have to boil off some of for skin ailments. Poultices few leaves of Kale or Swiss chard are yummy and welcome, weeds? Many of them pur- the bitterness before sau- made with crushed leaves and a week later you swear you will never eat another green port to have medicinal téing them in olive oil, or reduce swelling, irrita- leaf in your life! qualities. Some of the more using them in some other tion, stings, sunburn, blis- If this is you in the summer, think about succession plant- pervasive so-called weeds cooking. The roots are ters, bug bites, sprains, and ing. In short, it means you’re not sowing all your seeds at ones. in our area have been used believed to help with diges- strained muscles. It’s often Maybe plant some new seeds every week. This will stagger for generations in some me- tion, lowering blood sugar, found in natural shampoos your harvest, prolonging your season for many crops. You will dicinal capacity. Here is the treating jaundice or other or hair rinses as it is be- enjoy green leaves all summer, or get to enjoy a few weeks of obligatory disclaimer: I am liver ailments. The leaves lieved to help with dandruff fresh beets or carrots. Tomatoes and peppers are a bit harder not a doctor! This article is and flowers are thought and psoriasis. You’ll find to succession plant, because of the length of time they take for interest, and should not to reduce skin irritation. it in salves and balms for to get to maturity and fruiting. You start them early inside to be taken as medical advice. Dandelion is often found all things to do with skin give them a good jump on the season, but you can only put Incidentally, if using any in skincare products such ailments. Teas were used them out when all risk of frost is gone. We had frost very late Happy Birthday Michael plants in the making of as salves, soaps, or balms. to treat diarrhea, dysen- in May this year, so the only thing the early bird got is dead Roosendaal skincare products, such as Mullein are those large, tery, intestinal worms, and tomato and pepper plants. Consider trying different varieties We hope you have a great salves, soaps, or lipbalms, sage-green plants with the bleeding. of tomatoes or peppers. Some mature earlier than others. Some day! it is against Health Canada soft fuzzy leaves and the Stinging nettle is loved of the Russian varieties, for example, will set fruit very soon With lots of love from all regulations to make any tall flower stock with small by herbalists and foragers, after getting them into the ground. There are determinate and your family....especially health claims regarding yellow flowers. The entire and hated by uninitiated indeterminate varieties of tomatoes. There are some that fall in Frankie! your product. plant is thought to be ben- gardeners. If you grab it to the middle of the two, but generally, determinate varieties will xxx People use plants in a eficial for anything to do pull it out of a flowerbed, it keep growing up, up, up as long as they have space, heat, and variety of ways. Teas can with lungs, and all things will tingle your hand. If you light. By staking indeterminate varieties of tomatoes on high be made with dried or fresh breathing related. At one brush up against a bunch of trellises, stakes, or fences, while judiciously pruning off suck- Follow us plants. Tinctures can be point in time, dried leaves it while hiking, it can feel ers and limiting the plants to a single stalk, you can keep your made by soaking plants in were smoked to help al- like an electric shock in a tomatoes fruiting until first frost, or even a hard frost. Check on Social alcohol. Soaking plants in leviate coughs; somewhat localized part of your body. out how some of the hothouse tomatoes are grown! They’re Media vinegar, or making vinegar counter-intuitive to be sure! Some people experience really vines, and as long as they’re supported, they will grow from plants, is another It is used in tinctures, vin- mild sensation. Others, and fruit, providing they’re indeterminate. way to get their benefits. egars, and oils. They’re one such as my husband, ap- Changing locations of plants as the season progresses can If you do not use alcohol of the first plants to colo- pear to have been zapped prolong your season as well. You probably, wisely, chose a for whatever reason, you nize disturbed ground. The by high botanical voltage! warm, sunny, and dry location in which to plant your first can infuse glycerine or oil leaves contain mucilage, Jewelweed and dock (not handfuls of seeds for cold-hardy crops such as lettuce, chard, with a plant. You can use which is believed to sooth burdock, but dock) are said kale, or other brassicas. Many of these crops don’t like the high many parts of plants, from mucous membranes. Tinc- to alleviate the tingling if heat and sun of late June and July. As the season progresses, roots to seeds, depending tures, or teas, are used for applied right away. Sting- consider planting these in shadier areas of the garden when on the plant. Many plants chest colds, asthma, bron- ing nettles are used by sowing more seeds. There are also a lot of crops, such as bras- get bitter after they flower. chitis, coughs, or kidney people with joint pain and sicas, that you can plant later in the season for a fall harvest. It’s a defense mechanism infections. Tea made from inflammation. Run fresh Things grow a bit slower when the daylight starts to wane, but to help the plant propagate; the dried stalks is used to stinging nettle over your there’s still lots of opportunity for planting! if a plant tastes awful, an treat cramps or migraines. joints. The numbness al- animal or human is less Oil infused with mullein is leviates pain and inflam- likely to eat it, meaning the used to treat earaches, as mation, and the effects Summer Break has plant has more chance of is tincture made with the seem to be lasting. They surviving until it can seed flowers. are used dry for teas or in arrived and propagate. Motherwort is used to lotions for skin ailments. Here are some of the treat heart problems, and Tea is said to relieve gout, by Jamie Wilson of doing great things with you are capable, and find more common uses for the all things falling under anemia, poor circulation, The 2020/2021 school your lives. Thank you for joy in the little things. That weeds outside your door: the category “female ail- dysentery, and diarrhea. year ended last week. We all the memories. is what got me through all To make a tincture, soak ments.” Teas and tinctures Drying and blanching both had our graduation cer- This is my last article the ups and downs of high the plant’s leaves, roots, or are used for any prob- remove the sting. They are emonies with grade 8 and as Student Council Min- school. It has been my flowers in alcohol. Most lems with menstruation, full of vitamins, similar grade 12 virtual gradua- ister of Communications pleasure writing weekly people just use vodka. Ob- menopause, or pregnancy. to most dark green plants. tion ceremonies on June at NDDHS. Despite the articles for the community viously don’t do this if you Please consult an herbal- They make a lovely soup, 22 and 23, respectively. nature of this year with for this year. Have a won- are using it for children, or ist or natural practitioner and nettle juice can be used On Thursday, June 24 and remote learning and covid derful summer! if you don’t want alcohol before using anything dur- as a plant-based alternative Friday, June 25, the grade restrictions on the typical in your house. In this in- ing pregnancy. Motherwort to rennet. 12 graduates had a sched- school events, I have had Photos: Some graduates gathered in small cohort groups to stance, use an oil, glycer- tea was traditionally given This information might uled drive-through gradu- a fantastic final year of take more meaningful photos such ine, or vinegar instead. to mothers in all stages of just change the way you ation where they received high school. Thank you to as this one with NGDHS grads Rory Matheson, Caleb Kehler, Dandelions are full of their child-bearing lives, look at weeds from now on. their grad gift packages my fellow student council Help and Brett Johnston. vitamins and minerals, hence the name Mother- and had the opportunity members for putting effort to say goodbye to their into making this year fun, Support MAY 31 MAY 31 JUNE 7 - JULY 30 teachers and take some even though we could not AUTOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION COOKING & photos. Congratulations have a lot of our typical CATERING Send in your to all the graduates! Grade events. Spirit day competi- Your Local letters, 8 graduates, best of luck tions with Seaway were my entering high school next personal favourite thing Businesses stories, events year! Your high school ex- to come out of this year; perience is what you make maybe they will become a to of it; get involved, make new tradition between our SHOP memories, and have a good schools. 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Canadian Blood Services celebrates donors Ha y Canada Day N  Dundas!!!! for loyalty to patients during pandemic Canadian Blood Services helped maintain the national this time and a majority (99%) munity to donate,” says Eric celebrated blood donors dur- blood inventory, and they feel confident in the ability of Prinzen. ing National Blood Donor have also extended their sup- Canadian Blood Services to Legislated by the Gov- Week (June 13-19) for main- port to other areas of Cana- protect their health and safety. ernment of Canada in 2008, Personalized Giſt s taining consistent collections da’s Lifeline. The continued support of National Blood Donor Week throughout COVID-19 and “Whether you have donat- donors provides a lifeline for (June 13-19) recognizes and samanthasemporium.com supporting patients in need ed blood, plasma, stem cells, patients like Jakob Guziak, a celebrates donors who self- of lifesaving blood products. cord blood or financial gifts 20-month-old toddler from lessly help their fellow citi- 613- 774-0707 Donors are a critical link in that have helped us increase Edmonton, Alberta who has zens. 503 Main St W, Winchester Canada’s Lifeline. Their es- our donor recruitment this a very rare immune disorder. In addition to booking sential support has ensured year, we appreciate all donors He is treated with a medica- appointments this summer patients in Canada receive for keeping Canada’s Lifeline tion made from plasma and to help hospital patients, Queen's Park Update blood where and when they strong,” Rick says. urgently requires a stem cell we invite you to share how need it. Canadian Blood Servic- transplant from an unrelated your connection to Canada’s – June 2021 “In a disruptive and un- es has had enhanced safety stem cell donor. Lifeline started at blood.ca/ certain environment where measures in place in all its Jakob’s father, Kamil reasons and on your social we’ve seen frequent short- facilities across the country Guziak, is white, and his media channel(s). Tag us @ ages of products and services throughout the pandemic mom, Andrea AbdulRahin Canadaslifeline so we can like around the world and vari- to ensure the wellbeing of is Hispanic. His best match and share your posts and use ous pandemic waves, blood donors, its volunteers and would likely be a donor who the hash tags #CanadasLife- donors have ensured that no staff is safeguarded. Despite shares his mixed-race back- line #NBDW2021. patient in need of blood or increasing levels of concern ground. However, Hispanics Download the GiveBlood app and join Canada’s Life- blood products went with- on the perceived threat levels and those with mixed-race by MPP Jim McDonell line. Please call 1 888 2 DO- out,” says Rick Prinzen, Ca- of COVID-19, donors have backgrounds make up a small This past month marked the first step of our Reopening NATE (1-888-236-6283) or nadian Blood Services chief shown unprecedented levels percentage of the prospective Ontario plan and the return of retail shopping and outdoor book now at blood.ca. supply chain officer and vice- of confidence and trust in donors in Canadian Blood patios. Our health and infectious disease experts are analyzing Canadian Blood Services president of donor relations. Canadian Blood Services to Services Stem Cell Registry. our progress, and the statistics look promising, especially lo- is a not-for-profit charitable “Cancer patients, acci- protect them. The family is pleading for cally. Our riding's caseload has consistently been in the single organization. Regulated by dent victims and people with Ipsos poll surveys led more potential stem cell do- digits, numbers not seen since last summer. We are now able to Health Canada as a biologics blood disorders rely on blood, by the organization have nors from diverse ancestry to graduate two days ahead of schedule to Step 2 on Wednesday, manufacturer and primarily platelets, and plasma transfu- tracked donor perceptions join Canada’s Lifeline. June 30. This will allow welcome improvements: increasing funded by the provincial and sions every day. Coping with since the start of the pan- “At all times, donors play outdoor gatherings to 25 from 10, allowing indoor groups of up territorial ministries of health, the pandemic hasn’t been demic. Findings over the last an essential role in meet- to five people with restrictions, and resuming sports, leagues, Canadian Blood Services op- easy and we are extremely three months have supported ing patients’ needs across overnight camps, meetings, and events with capacity limits. erates with a national scope, grateful to all donors across the tremendous response from Canada. The need is constant For businesses: non-essential retail capacity rises to 25 percent, infrastructure and governance Canada for their commitment donors. The most recent find- for blood, stem cells and while essential retail jumps to 50 percent; outdoor dining in- that make it unique within to meeting patients’ needs in ings among donors surveyed plasma donors. To show your creases to six per table, and personal care services reopen ith Canadian healthcare. these difficult times.” in May indicated that most support as we head into sum- masking. Other improvements include the resumption of indoor Even with COVID-19 donors (97%) continue to feel mer, please encourage your religious gatherings at 25 percent capacity. Please visit https:// and its impacts, donors have it is safe to donate blood at friends, family, and com- www.ontario.ca/page/reopening-ontario for complete details. While these are promising developments, the potential outbreak of the very contagious Delta variant remains a serious Cornwall Mayor appointed to the Senate concern. If our vaccine program can maintain its rapid pace, and we continue our proven safety measures, we should enter Ontario. During three terms Mayor, she was a three-term Step Three in the third week of July. as a city councillor and her city councillor. Ms. Clement, Thanks to increased shipments of vaccines, and our lo- current term as mayor, which a lawyer, was born in Montre- cal health units' ability to get shots in arms, we have made has been very challenging al, attended the University of substantial headway towards achieving a two-dose summer. during the pandemic, she Ottawa, obtaining degrees in Most Ontarians over the age of 70 have received their has demonstrated a strong Civil Law and Common Law. second dose, and anyone over 18 became eligible to book passion and commitment to She is also a former federal theirs this week. Students 12 years old and older also began serve her constituents well. Liberal candidate in the riding receiving vaccinations this month, setting up their second dose Ms. Clement is sure to bring of Stormont--Dundas--South before returning to school in the fall. We have 16 pharmacies a fresh perspective that will Glengarry in the 2011 and providing the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in our region, with best represent the Canadian 2015 elections. more programmed as vaccine deliveries increase. The second dose interval of AstraZeneca has also been reduced to eight mosaic. I look forward to Local Member of Parlia- weeks from the previous manufacturer's 12-week recommenda- continuing the close working ment Eric Duncan (Stormont- tion. At the start of June, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit had relationship I have enjoyed Dundas-South Glengarry) administered nearly 111,000 doses and now expect to surpass with Ms. Clement as our re- also offered congratulations 180,000 by month's end, quite the accomplishment by Dr. gion faces the challenges of a to the new Senator, but added Paul Roumeliotis' dedicated team. Book your appointment at post-pandemic world.” he had to, “respectfully note www.ontario.ca/bookvaccine or by calling 1-888-999-6488 Ms. Clement was the first that this appointment breaks if you have a red and white OHIP card or need assistance. Black woman to serve as a the Prime Minister’s promise The EOHU is adding additional clinics as supplies arrive, mayor in Ontario. She was of appointing non-partisan allowing you to reduce your interval for Pfizer and Moderna elected mayor of Cornwall Senators.” vaccines to a minimum of 28 days. Check the above website, Bernadette Clement, Photo source Facebook in 2018. Before becoming and if you book an earlier date, your previous appointment is automatically cancelled. Prime Minister Justin Chamber,” said Jim Mc- As we allow for more social gatherings and events, I know Trudeau has appointed City of Donell, Member of Provincial AL'S WINTER-SPRING CLEAN UP some organizations and groups require assistance. The Ontario Cornwall Mayor Bernadette Parliament for Stormont- government has opened up the 2020-21 Seniors Community Clement to become the Sen- Dundas-South Glengarry. Grant Program for applications. This grant will assist not-for- ate’s newest member. “I truly believe Ms. Clem- profit community groups in developing projects to encourage “I want to wish my sincer- ent will become a valuable greater social inclusion, volunteerism, and community engage- est congratulations to Mayor representative not just for Property - Home - Clean - Up (Interior - Exterior) ment for seniors. Applicants can apply through Transfer Pay- Clement. It is a special hon- her home region of Cornwall Carpentry - Fencing - Roofs - Basements ment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario) online at Ontario.ca/ our in Canadian politics to and the surrounding area, DUMP RUNS: everything goes GetFunding. The deadline for all applications is July 15, 2021, FULLY INSURED be named to Canada’s Red but for the entire province of at 5 pm. Remember to follow our public health guidelines and C: 613.295.0300 keep our community healthy. June 30, 2021 9 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Staff awards at United Counties CROSSWORD DOWN Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry 1. Stair 2. A city in western Russia Council 3. Midmonth date 4. French for "Names" tizing Project. So far 210,000 of downtown Winchester out by Joselyn Morley 5. Courtroom event pages have been digitized. past the new developments. 6. Thirstily There are still more to go, and The Transportation Depart- 7. Embroidery yarn The Council of the United they are still receiving more ment looks at speed limits 8. Stronghold Counties of Stormont, Dun- papers. There are three papers when the issue is raised by 9. Not difficult das, & Glengarry (SDG) met from Glengarry that they have residents, so residents can 10. In spite of everything via Zoom on June 21. Lyle just received, and the Lost bring their concerns about 11. San Antonio fort Warden, Deputy Mayor of Villages Museum is provid- speed to both North Dundas 12. Terrace South Glengarry, served as ing photos and information. and the Counties. 13. Move stealthily 21. Protected Acting Warden for the meet- The Council will maintain a The Eastern Ontario Agri- 24. Start ing. modest digital reserve fund Food Network is excited 25. F F F F Staff awards have been for ongoing work, and will re- about two new Farmers Mar- 26. Metal money presented to various people ceive an annual report for ac- kets in Cornwall and Cassle- 27. Govern working for SD&G, and a countability and information. man. They are discussing 28. Made without yeast 30. Tartarus short video introducing the In the end, there will be 35 to local food initiatives, and an ACROSS 32. Type of hat recipients and telling of their 40 thousand pages of archived Apple & Arts Tour with local 1. Scrimp 39. Smiled contemptuously 34. Send forth achievements was shared. material. The owners and staff tourism initiatives. MP Eric 6. Behold, in old Rome 41. Ductile 35. An exchange involving The winners exemplify ser- of the newspapers have been Duncan urged support for the 10. Whacks 42. Paunch money vice to the Counties. Dana amazing and supportive. Crisis 988 Hotline. Someone 14. House style 44. Goulash 36. Killed Grant of Transportation Ser- There was the opportunity in distress should not have to 15. Diva's solo 45. Bearing great weight 40. Widow 16. Dash 48. Alerts vices received the Innovation, prior to this meeting for the remember a 10 digit number. 41. Terrestrial 17. Lacquer ingredient 50. Desire Sustainability & Leader- Councillors to tour the Histor- The Counties supports the 43. Ripe 18. Obtains 51. Relating to frogs and toads ship Award. Dana always ic Warden’s House and Jail, 988 National Crisis Hotline. 45. Damp 19. Way in 56. Principal integrates technology into his in order to be able to better The Council acknowl- 46. Delete 20. Corridor 57. Chills and fever work in every way possible, understand the work needed. edged Pride Month, and 47. Spry 22. Dogfish 58. Eagle's nest 49. Anagram of "Space" and that expertise has ben- The process of making the agreed to raise the Pride Flag 23. Enticed 59. Small island 51. Insulation efited the Transportation De- buildings more usable for at the Counties Building. It 24. Creek 60. Small slender gull 52. Sister and wife of Zeus partment, particularly during office space is ongoing. The is unfortunate that Counties 25. Beige 61. A group of lions 53. Colored part of an eye the pandemic. Rachel Viarais Counties will hire contrac- Council didn’t do this last 29. Asserted 62. Accomplishment 54. Orderly of SDG Library received the tors on a piece-by-piece basis month so that the Pride Flag 31. Metalworks 63. Tall woody plant 55. Require Customer Service Award for for the ongoing renovations. could have flown for the en- 33. Very drunk (British slang) 64. Alleviated the second year in a row. This The first task is to address tire month of June in celebra- 37. Repleted year it was specifically her the structural supports in the tion of Pride Month. Council 38. Characteristic of winter work in IT during the pan- basement. Mayor Tony Fraser held a closed session at the demic that served as the basis appreciated the opportunity end of the meeting to discuss for the award. Serge Matin for the tour, and said that the an appeal to the Official Plan. Solutions to last week’s Sudoku from IT Services received tour served to alleviate a lot There was a fulsome dis- the Safety Smart Award. As of his concerns about the cussion around the Council a new supervisor, Serge has renovations. It is hard to make table about how best to re- ensured that his department is good decisions about funding place former Warden Prevost working to health and safety renovations without having who was charged by the OPP regulations, particularly dur- toured the building in person. on June 8. The majority of ing the pandemic. Speed on various County Councillors thought that con- Long-service awards Roads has concerned resi- tinuity was important going were presented to Sabrina dents. New subdivisions are forward. Most were in favour Ade and Monique Lefebvre being developed in Hallville of a vote to elect an interim for 20 years, Rebecca Russell near County Road 43 and in Warden to serve the remain- Easy Medium for 15 years, and Timothy the north part of the town. ing 5 ½ months of Warden Simpson, Peter Leyenaar, There is also the Hallville Prevost’s term, rather than and Tracy Clouier for 10 Community Park to consider. a rotating position of Acting years. 2020 saw three staff The 50 km/hr zone in Hall- Warden. Current procedure retire, Helen Thomson after ville will therefore extend governing such situations will 42 years, Catherine Francis further north. Once the speed be examined in future meet- after 34 years, and Donna limit changes, the OPP will be ings. The vote to replace War- McMillan after 7. notified to encourage adher- den Provost for the remaining MP Eric Duncan made an ence to the new speed limits. 5 ½ months was held after the appearance at the SDG Coun- Community Safety Zones meeting, where our own Allan cil meeting in his capacity are also being considered in Armstrong, Deputy Mayor as a volunteer with the SDG various places in SDG. Mayor of North Dundas, was voted County Archives. He came to Fraser raised the possibility in as the Interim Warden for report on the excellent prog- of extending the 50 km/hr SDG. ress of the Newspaper Digi- zone on County Road 3 west

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June 30, 2021 10 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times WDMH Annual General Meeting focuses on Gratitude COLLISION CENTER populations and as an Assess- organ and tissue donation and Phil Carkner, Owner ment Centre for certain respi- transplantation. To date, more ratory conditions. WDMH than two dozen referrals have 613.774.2733 www.dscollision.com has cared for COVID-19 taken place, resulting in two [email protected] patients and welcomed other successful eye donors. And 12029 Dawley Drive, Winchester, ON patients transferred from city new staff have been added to Certified collision center. hospitals. This allowed the the WDMH team, including a Insurance approved. 24 Hour Towing Assitance larger hospitals to care for Geriatrician and Respiratory Lifetime warranty on repairs. 1.800.663.9264 patients from Toronto and Therapist. other areas. More than 95% of At the AGM, the Board WDMH staff and physicians welcomed four new mem- It ’s your choice, choose local have chosen to receive both bers: Annik Blanchard, Steve doses of the COVID-19 vac- Densham, Jennifer Milburn, cine. And WDMH was one and Eric Stevens. Appre- of only two hospitals in the ciation was also extended to region where staff members Marieke vanNoppen, Shawn volunteered to go and work Sutton, and Elise Guest who in impacted city hospitals. A have completed their terms. true ‘one team’ spirit. Throughout the past year, the WDMH team has received Meet the WDMH Board of “Through it all, our very many letters and gifts of support and gratitude, including Directors at www.wdmh. generous communities have YOUR these cards from the students at Iroquois Public School. We on.ca/meetourboard. LOCALLY OWNED, rallied around WDMH – The AGM ended with LOCALLY EMPLOYED are so grateful! FINANCIAL sometimes literally with a motion put forward by PLANNING FIRM The WDMH Annual Gen- niak and CEO Cholly Boland drive-by salutes. We have re- Bill Smirle “to recognize the eral Meeting was held on June shared updates from the past ceived so many positive mes- dedication and enthusiasm North Dundas’ 22 and the key word was year, noting that the WDMH sages, donations, and ongoing of everyone who works at Financial gratitude. team has responded – some- gifts of food and treats. We WDMH and thanking them Services “We want to celebrate times daily - to the many are humbled and grateful for for their tremendous work Professionals healthcare workers, fami- COVID-19 directives ordered the support,” added Cholly under great duress over the lies, supportive communities, by government. In partner- Boland, CEO. past year. WDMH truly has Cynthia Batchelor Sarah Chisholm volunteers, and generous ship with the Eastern Ontario Despite COVID-19, oth- an outstanding team.” It was Financial Advisor Financial Advisor donors,” noted Board Chair Health Unit, WDMH set up er accomplishments over passed unanimously. 877.989.1997 | OFSI.CA | [email protected] James Pitruniak in his re- and continues to staff the the past year were also ap- A joint Report to the BROCKVILLE CORNWALL KEMPTVILLE RENFREW WINCHESTER marks. “While COVID-19 COVID-19 Testing Centre in plauded. Quality and safety Community will be delivered dominated our lives this past Winchester – sometimes re- initiatives remain a top prior- to close to 60,000 homes in year, it also shone a light on ceiving more than 1,000 calls ity. WDMH is proud to be our region in early July. acts of kindness and caring. per day. The Centre has ex- partnering with the Trillium Let’s all applaud that.” panded to also serve as a Vac- Gift of Life Network (TGLN) Board Chair James Pitru- cination Clinic for high-risk to save more lives through Service • Repair • Tires

BUY 4 OIL CHANGES Memorial for Victims of Residential Schools & GET THE 5TH ONE FREE! removed from grounds of St. Daniel’s Church Toyo Tires Open Country AT 3, R/T & C/T Available Here! by Rachel Everett-Fry lic Church in the genocide Catholic High School in •Standard Oil Change •Battery test •Inspect wiper blades Local Journalism Initiative Reporter against Indigenous peoples Kemptville, explained, "our •Check all belts and hoses in Canada. But erasure isn't churches are not teaching Send in your 567 St. Lawrence St, Winchester 613-774-2520 Following the discov- the answer. the truth, and our schools ery of the remains of 215 Mannie said, "As pain- are not teaching the truth." children at the Kamloops ful and as uncomfortable as Further, "if these organiza- letters, Residential School, Mannie it is to hear the news and to tions, the Catholic Churches Auntie Anabel Giles of South Mountain be learning these things, it's and schools, are unwilling erected a small memorial at imperative that we really sit to accept responsibility for stories, South Mountain and wanted, the Church of St. Daniel the down as people, especially the fact that things need to what she called “garbage” re- Martyr in South Mountain. if we belong to a Catholic change, and that needs to be moved. Yah, we all know the It was a modest memo- Church, to really unpack part of a conversation, then events to Pope has refused to apologize rial, composed of a lantern, how we're going to move that's telling." for the atrocities that occurred children's shoes, and some forward." If you or someone you at these Indian Residential flowers. On June 25, fol- Mannie notes that many love is a survivor of a resi- editor@ Schools- but people still have lowing the discovery of good people are congre- dential school, you can call a right to mourn, grieve, and 751 unmarked graves at the gants at St. Daniel's, and the National Indian Resi- express their remorse, despite Marieval Indian Residential that, "there's so many dif- dential School Crisis Line at ndtimes.ca what this person thinks. In School in Saskatchewan, ferent emotions that are 1-866-925-4419 for support. fact, things are changing in Mannie returned to the me- valid: anger and frustration Canada as more information morial with her children and confusion — you name comes out to the masses. and more flowers from her it" when processing tough It’s been a tough couple New immigrants are asked to garden. She found that the news. But one's own man- of weeks heading up to this swear an oath to Canada that memorial had been removed. ner of processing should not Canada Day. Lots of terrible now includes the following Mannie grew up attend- involve "dismantling other news of late that’s likely got statement, “..and that I will ing the church. "My mum people's attempts to grapple a lot of people upset. I got faithfully observe the laws of • Vehicle repairs hicles brought me to that church. with this." a call from a woman who Canada, including the Con- • Class “A” Me- • Flat Bed Tow Truck So, the likelihood of me "These issues are more was complaining about the stitution, which recognizes chanic • Brakes knowing who it was (that deeply ingrained than most memorial for the Indigenous and affirms the Aboriginal • Sale of Quality • Suspension removed the memorial) is people have been aware of. children who were found bur- and treaty rights of First Na- Pre-Owned Ve- • Tire Sales high." The removal of these I was never taught about ied at Kamloops in unmarked tions.” Maybe an affirmation symbols comes across as what happened to Indige- 613-989-3839 graves. She was disturbed by of citizenship for all people continued erasure of the nous communities." Mannie, the memorial that was placed who are already Canadians 1748 County Rd 1, Mountain Ontario role played by the Catho- who attended St. Michael's at St. Daniel’s church in wouldn’t be such a bad idea.

June 30, 2021 11 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Discriminatory Gay Blood Ban MP Eric Duncan attends council meeting current policy that states that this claim in a recent court by Joselyn Morley by Joselyn Morley men are eligible to give blood case stating that it has never The North Dundas Council held its regular meeting via Zoom on June 22. It was broadcast if it has been more than three issued a directive requiring on the Township’s YouTube channel. Mayor Fraser began the meeting by congratulating Deputy On World Blood Donor months since their last sexual Canadian Blood Services Mayor Armstrong for being elected by fellow County Councillors to sit as Interim Warden Day, June 14, MP Eric Dun- contact with a man. They (CBS) to uphold the ban. at the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG) Council. Deputy Mayor can (Stormont Dundas and want to move to a sexual Health Canada is claiming it Armstrong thanked the Mayor, saying he was, “truly humbled and honoured to have been given Glengarry) tabled a private behaviour-based screening has no authority to direct the this opportunity during this ‘difficult’ time for all the municipalities” in SDG. member’s motion to end the for all donors. They intend (CBS) to do anything. A fed- MP Eric Duncan made his annual appearance at Council, discussing six points. He noted Gay Blood Ban. He urges to recommend this change to eral judge has rejected Health that the constituency office in Cornwall is now open to walk-in traffic. Satellite offices in Canadian Blood Services Health Canada, who oversees Canada’s claim. In 2019, Winchester and Morrisburg will resume by appointment. Citizens are advised to call or email to move to a more gender- the Canadian Blood Services, the Canadian Human Rights before visiting. The key contact is Adrian Bugelli, at [email protected]. neutral screening process that by the end of this year. Commission stated that the Cell service focuses on behaviour and risk The UK recently changed relationship between Health Ongoing challenges with cell and internet service is a concern. The funding for the Eastern of the donor. its eligibility criteria to focus Canada and the CBS should Ontario Regional Network (EORN) Cell Gap is confirmed. There is bipartisan support for June is Pride month, and on behaviour, asking ques- be examined. It therefore EORN Gig Project, yet funding from the federal government is lagging, and timelines are as such, is an opportunity tions about sexual activity appears that Health Canada’s slower than MP Duncan would like. to raise awareness of issues rather than sexual orientation. role in maintaining the Gay High-frequency rail affecting the LGBTQ2+ com- New criteria in the UK allows Blood Ban will be examined Via Rail is proposing a new high-frequency rail project. MP Duncan stressed that this is munity. The discriminatory gay and bisexual men who at the Human Rights Tribunal. a high-frequency line, meaning many trains, from Quebec City to Montreal, then up through Gay Blood Ban is such an have had sex with men to The Gay Blood Ban dates Alexandria to Ottawa, and a new way of going down through Peterborough to Toronto. They issue. donate blood if they have had from the 1980s and the emer- have selected this route so that they can have a sole dedicated line, owned by Via, where they In November 2020, MP the same sexual partner for gence of HIV and AIDS, are the priority. This is good news for people needing more transportation options, but there Eric Duncan asked Feder- the previous three months, al- when it was believed HIV and are many questions, as cities along the 401 Corridor are not on this line. al Minister of Health Patty lowing gay and bisexual men AIDS was only found in gay National Suicide Crisis Hotline Hajdu when the government in monogamous relationships men. Confidence in the blood MP Duncan is also looking for support for the 988 National Suicide and Crisis Hotline. Most would make good on a five- to donate blood. donation system in Canada of the municipalities have indicated their support, and North Dundas added their support at this year-old promise to end dis- Canadian Blood Services was destroyed in the 1980s meeting. Someone in distress should not have to remember a ten-digit number. Eric stressed crimination against gay men argues that Health Canada when thousands of people the need for funds going to more frontline supports for mental health. In the case of the OPP in the Canadian Blood Ser- alone has the authority to were exposed to HIV and Nurse Ride Along Program, the Counties paid for the project because they believed it would vices. Hajdu replied that al- change the eligibility criteria hepatitis C through contami- help. It turns out it is cost neutral, but the province is not funding it. This speaks to problems though she agrees that the ban for blood donation. Cur- nated blood products. Over 30 getting money from where it is to where it is needed. He says that there is work to be done is discriminatory, Canadian rently blood is screened both 000 Canadians were infected to ensure the provincial resources are in place to support the 988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline. Blood Services is indepen- through a questionnaire to with hepatitis C between 1980 Last week MP Duncan wrote four notes of condolences to bereaved families of four male dent of the government, and donors, as well as blood tests and 1990, and approximately suicide victims under the age of 35, including a 16-year-old. Eric said, “We don’t need more as such, set their own regula- on each donation. The tests 2000 Canadians were infected studies. We don’t need more action plans. We just need dollars delivered to local providers so tions. In the ensuing exchange can detect hepatitis B and C, with HIV between 1980 and if someone does need counselling, or does need social work, or does need addictions help, they in the House of Commons, Chagas disease, West Nile vi- 1985. Approximately 8000 can get that in a timely and affordable manner….this is desperately lacking.” Hajdu reiterated that the gov- rus, and HIV. As there is a lag of those people who received Affordable Housing ernment has funded research time between when a person tainted blood have or are ex- MP Duncan is concerned about affordable housing. He indicated there is a need for di- by both the Canadian Blood is infected and when the test pected to die from this tainted versified forms of housing aside from the single-family dwellings. He said condominium and Services and Hema Quebec can detect infection, Canadian blood. Some of the tainted rental housing development is required to help meet the need and the province is working hard to help end the blood ban. Blood Services maintains blood was sent overseas to to tackle issues of supply. The high cost of building materials is a concern. There are claims Under the federal Conserva- that the questionnaire helps Germany, UK, and Japan. that the cost of materials have come down recently, but demand and costs outstrips supply and tive government, the deferral to reduce the risk of missing In 1993, a Royal Commis- inflation. He said three issues need to be addressed. There needs to be a temporary freeze of period for men who have had infections. sion of inquiry was set up to non-resident foreign buyers. One in five new mortgages in Canada currently are coming from sex with men (MSM) was Health Canada has refuted investigate the blood system foreign buyers. These investments sit empty, taking away much-needed supply, and introduc- five years. Under the Liberal the claim made by the Cana- in Canada to find out how ing unhealthy competition. People are using real estate for money laundering the proceeds government, the deferral pe- dian Blood Services that it contaminated blood got into of crime. We need tax incentives for purpose-built market rental housing, such as 6-12 unit riod has dropped to 3 months. is Health Canada alone who the health care system. This apartment buildings. Canadian Blood Services has the authority over donor failure of the system fueled Access to infrastructure funding says they plan to change their eligibility. They have refuted prejudice and discrimination. Finally, MP Duncan addressed infrastructure funding, saying that we need to get our fair share in SDG. Timelines need to improve. There is no shortage of money and promises of money. Projects need to be delivered in a timely manner. Often the timeline for using infrastructure Baldwin's Birds grant money is very short, and impossible to get the work done because of market constraints. Going to my barbecue, Timing of grants needs to take this into consideration. Eric encourages the Township to make I found, sitting on the soft use of the Enabling Accessibility Fund, and New Horizons for Seniors. black cover, the originator Council met for a 25-minute closed session based on: Section 239 (2) of Municipal Act 2001, of the distinctive sound, - a c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality or local board. beautiful little Tree Frog. Pools (Note its lovely unique toes, The pools in Chesterville and Winchester are open, and there is public swimming. Only one for climbing.) Being still pool is open each day, due to lifeguard shortages, and only 15 people in the pool for 45-minute daylight, and not quite dusk, blocks. You must register. Registration for group and individual swimming lessons is open. he wasn't making too much Rezoning on John Street noise then, but did later. I had An application was made to re-zone a property on John Street in Chesterville, to remove to move him to prepare our a building formerly used for Jujitsu and the Legion, in order to allow for the development of meal, but he only stayed in townhomes. There will be a public meeting on July 13 prior to the regular meeting of Council. Good day Dear Readers, having anything to do, regale his new location for the one Pride Flag I hope you are all healthy us with their beautiful sing- night, which was just as well, Finally, to round out Pride Month, the Policy governing Flag Protocol was discussed. Three and well and starting to relax ing. Particularly prolific, in because he would have given members of council supported changing the policy to allow for the flying of the Pride Flag. a little, as more of us reach that regard, are the Cardinals us pretty sleepless nights with Two did not. Mayor Fraser, Deputy Mayor Armstrong, and Councillor Annable supported fly- the ultimate goal of full im- who sit, hidden, in the tops of his "beep beeps" echoing in ing the pride flag. Councillors Thompson and Hoy did not. munization against Covid 19. the tallest trees. It is amazing the darkness! There is still a long way to go, that such a brightly red col- Yesterday, when restock- hopefully, prevent anything but as long as everyone does ored bird can conceal itself ing my bird (? squirrel !? ) else from getting trapped in the right thing, it will be over so effectively, in the greenery, feeders, I had to rescue from it. No doubt the red, gray, quicker. Meanwhile nature only giving its whereabouts one of them a panicking Tree or black squirrels will find proceeds in its own inimitable away when it moves. The Sparrow, who had got into another way of getting in, but way and the weeds sprout in ones in our garden had a bit it through a hole gnawed by that remains to be seen! Until abundance and the birds nest of competition the other day, a marauding Red Squirrel then, enjoy all your garden and forage for food for their when an equally raucous and in the perspex wall liner. A creatures and plants. Stay safe offspring. The birds not sitting persistent "beep beep" was modification has now put and well. Cheers! http://myshoplocal.ca/ on eggs or, seemingly, not heard and it wasn't a bird! glass panes in the feeder to, John Baldwin

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