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» GRAVEL LOCALLY & OWNED OPERATED The North Dundas Times Local artist John Allaire releases 15th album the live music industry. "We both a solo artist and a mem- were sitting on the recording, ber of the seminal pre-grunge which has pretty much been band The Town Cryers. ready to go since early sum- Known as one of Canada's mer 2020, trying to fi gure out hardest working touring acts, when the best time to release John averaged 160 shows would be. Like everyone else per year around the world. during Covid, we were wait- He has shared the stage with ing for a return to live per- hundreds of popular acts, formances, but it just wasn't including The Black Crowes, happening," John said from Snoop Dogg, Steve Earle, his rural home just north of Wilco, Three Days Grace, Winchester, Ontario. City and Colour, Blue Rodeo, "We decided that the best Alejandro Escovedo, David thing would be to just get Lindley, Donovan, HooDoo Now Open the music out there and let Gurus, BoDeans, Alanis Mor- the live shows catch up to risette, Drive-By Truckers the physical product when and many more. Award-winning Cana- penned by Scott Clarke, and things open up and it is safe The Fi-Delities are: John dian singer-songwriter John a cover of a song by Pitts- out there." Allaire - vocals, guitar, organ, Allaire is releasing his 15th burgh singer-songwriter Tom The 55-year-old has won harmonica, jaw harp, percus- career album, Paint it All in Breiding, with whom John major awards across North sion; Scott Clarke - banjo; Blue. The full-length album has toured the US on several America (including the 2009 Tim Healy - upright bass, Inside Secure monitored building, climate controlled will be available on vinyl, CD occasions. It is a fully acous- Americana Music Award in harmonica, backing vocals; Secured outside storage and digital download. tic album of rural-inspired Nashville for Lyricist of the Breeze Smith - percussion, Please see our wesite at [email protected] Paint it All in Blue was re- folk-rock tunes, co-produced Year) in a career that began and Tessa Bangs - fi ddle Or phone 613.774-6161 corded in Ottawa at Scout Co. by Allaire and Ottawa's Steve in 1984 and has seen him tour 12054 Main Street, Winchester Productions in 2019-20 and Tevlin. the world numerous times as was completed remotely dur- The decision to release ing the fi rst COVID-19 lock- the album at this point has down. It is a 10-song album less to do with any strategic featuring eight John Allaire rationale and more to do June is National originals, an instrumental with uncertainty surrounding Indigenous History • Vehicle repairs hicles • Class “A” Me- • Flat Bed Tow Truck Month chanic • Brakes Local memorials to Greg Rickford, Minister of Indigenous Aff airs, released • Sale of Quality • Suspension the following statement in recognition of National Indigenous Pre-Owned Ve- • Tire Sales commemorate History Month: 613-989-3839 “Today marks the start of National Indigenous History children's deaths Month, a time to honour and celebrate 1748 County Rd 1, Mountain Ontario the traditions, heritage, and culture of First Nation, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Ontario and Canada. This year’s festivities follow the tragic discovery of the MAY 31 MAY 31 JUNE 7 - JULY 30 remains of 215 Indigenous children on the site of the former AUTOMOTIVE CONSTRUCTION COOKING & Kamloops Indian Residential school in British Columbia. As CATERING we refl ect on the strength and resiliency of the Indigenous peoples of Canada, let us honour these children and their families by deepening our collective understanding of the inter-generational trauma infl icted by residential schools, and the impacts of inequality and systemic racism on Indigenous peoples. During National Indigenous History Month, I invite all FREE TRAINING & JOBS 613.932.0210 Ontarians to take this important opportunity and learn more EASTERN ONTARIO TRAINING BOARD about the rich diversity of Indigenous peoples and how their JUNE 28 - JULY 30 JULY 5 AUGUST 9 - 20 contributions and achievements have shaped our province and MANUFACTURING DZ TRAINING RETAIL country for the better. While commemorative events will be virtual this year, there are many online resources available to help every Ontarian mark this important month in a meaning- ful way.” Karberry Farm Shetland Wool & More

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June 16, 2021 2 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times North Dundas “AODA friendly” swings defi nitely not accessible by Joselyn Morley safe access, and safe transfer. erations, given its importance accessibility for residents, These do not. The township to facilitating easy access to including a variety of publi- The township of North states that the swings are play equipment and experi- cations, numerous agencies Services Dundas is installing what suitable for children from 18 ences.” In short, if a disabled intended to ensure access for • 3D Design • Lighting have been labelled as, “AODA months to 12 years. Acces- person cannot safely get to all Ontarians, and an array of • Interlock • Planting friendly” swings in municipal sible swings are not intended the equipment, it is useless. consultation services to help • Natural Stone • Water Features parks in Winchester, Chester- for a specifi c age group, but The publication stresses that organisations get it right. ville, Mountain, Harmony, rather rated for weight. “organizations must make The township states that 613-316-7710 www.ardron.ca and South Mountain. An The swing cannot accom- sure that outdoor play spaces it, “strives to provide recre- “AODA friendly” swing was modate people who are neuro- have ground surfaces that ational and social opportuni- previously installed in the typical or neuro-diverse, and are fi rm and stable…to allow ties for all of our residents Morewood Community Park. people of all mental and phys- wheelchairs to roll easily.” and guests to enjoy.” They United Counties of AODA stands for Accessibil- ical (dis)abilities. Laurie Rae, Other future AODA im- claim that “many AODA ity for Ontarians with Dis- a Morewood mother with two provements highlighted by compliant improvements are Stormont, Dundas and abilities Ac, initially passed in adult daughters with disabili- the township include picnic made to our numerous exist- 2001. It is law that organiza- ties, has been advocating for tables intended to be stroll- ing parks and facilities each Glengarry plan to discuss tions must follow standards accessibility in North Dundas er and wheelchair friendly. year, and AODA updates to become more accessible to for 30 years. She is stunned Many of these tables are are always considered when fi lling Warden position people with disabilities. The by the lack of foresight on this made of black metal, placed developing or renovating our Frank Prevost, the Mayor of the Township of South Glen- goal is that Ontario be fully and other issues surrounding in full-sun locations. The risk public spaces.” These latest garry, and Warden for the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas accessible by 2025. All levels accessibility in the township. of burns is high, especially installments do no refl ect the and Glengarry, has been granted an unpaid 6-month leave of of government, private sector, She has called for consulta- by someone with physical recommendations made by absence from the Township of South Glengarry and as a result and non-profi ts must comply. tion and accountability on or mental disabilities, often Accessibility Canada. he is no longer be eligible to fulfi ll the requirements as a sitting The trouble is, these so- issues to address the needs of dependent on assistance to You can fi nd the publica- member of County Council for the duration of the leave. He called “AODA friendly” people with disabilities. access the table. Consultation tion Pathways to Recreation: will no longer meet the criteria required to serve as Warden of swings are most certainly Accessibility Canada, with the disabled community Learning about Ontario’s the Council of the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and not accessible to many people in its 67-page guide to ac- and advocates would out- Design of Public Spaces Stan- Glengarry. At a future meeting, Council will determine how to with physical disabilities. cessible recreation entitled line issues such at this, and dard at accessibilitycanada. best fi ll the role of Warden for the balance of 2021. Mobility aids cannot roll “Pathways to Recreation”, many more. There are many ca. through sand. The ground un- stresses that, “surfacing is one resources available for com- der the swings must allow for of the most signifi cant consid- munities seeking to improve North Dundas Zoning Bylaw Ontario moves to Step One of re-opening Amendment for Johndin Farms Inc. Based on the province- COVID-19 vaccine, with over will also permit more limited The proposed amendment Special Exemption 41 (AG- by Joselyn Morley wide vaccination rate and 10 million doses now having indoor settings to be open, would see the addition of an 41). This designation allows continuing improvements in been administered. all with restrictions in place. There was a public meet- agricultural machine repair for businesses that support keypublic health and health Before entering Step One, Indoor religious services, rites ing held on June 9 to discuss a shop and welding facility. the area’s agricultural opera- system indicators, the Ontario the province also needed to and ceremonies, including Zoning Bylaw Amendment to The Offi cial plan considers tions to operate in specifi cally government, in consultation see continued improvement in wedding and funeral services allow for an agricultural ma- these Agricultural Resource agricultural areas. The prov- with the Chief Medical Of- key public health and health limited to 15 per cent capac- chinery repair shop and weld- Lands, and the surrounding ince stipulates, that prime ficer of Health, moved the system indicators. During ity, will also be permitted. ing facility at Johndin Farms, land is used for agriculture agricultural areas are only to province into Step One of its the period of May 25 to 31, Step One of the Roadmap located at 13640 County Road and residential. The entire be used for agriculture and Roadmap to reopen on June 2021, the provincial case rate to Reopen includes but is 43. Notice announcing the property is 363.44 acres, and related activities, and on-farm 11, 2021. decreased by 35.1 per cent. not limited to: public meeting to consider the part of land that the zoning diversifi ed uses. The business "Thanks to the ongoing As of June 6, the number of -Outdoor social gatherings this zoning bylaw amendment amendment will deal with is has been operating for a while success of Team Ontario's patients with COVID-19 in and organized public events was sent to property owners approximately half an acre. as a home-based business, with up to 10 people; vaccine rollout and the ongo- ICUs is 497, including 31 The proposed agricultural and seeks to expand, hence -Indoor religious services, within 120 meters on May 18. ing improvements in public patients from Manitoba, as A sign was affi xed at the prop- machine repair and welding the application for a zoning health trends, we are able to compared to 687 two weeks rites, or ceremonies, includ- ing wedding services and erty under consideration on shop will be approximately bylaw amendment. enter step one of the Roadmap ago. The province's situation funeral services permitted at the same date in accordance 300 meters from the road, and There were no comments and begin to safely and cau- is currently exceeding the up to 15 per cent capacity of with the Planning Act. 290 meters from the nearest submitted from the public tiously lift restrictions," said best-case scenario presented the particular room; Currently, the property is neighbour. prior to the meeting, and none Premier Doug Ford. "The in recent modeling, which -Non-essential retail permit- used for both residential and The rezoning will see during the meeting, allowing only reason we're able to do indicated the province would ted at 15 per cent capacity, agriculture (cash cropping), the property changed from the zoning bylaw amendment so is because of the enormous reach below 1,000 new daily with no restrictions on the and is zoned Agricultural. Agricultural to Agricultural to be accepted. sacrifi ces made by individu- infections by June 30, 2021. goods that can be sold; als, families and communities The province expects these -Essential and other se- lect retail permitted at 25 across Ontario. As we begin trends to continue over the SDG waives fees associated with to enjoy the benefi ts of the coming days before entering per cent capacity, with no restrictions on the goods that fi rst step in our roadmap like Step One. street-side patio construction can be sold; meeting friends on a patio or Step One of the Roadmap -Outdoor dining with up to The Stormont Dundas Glengarry Counties Council offi cially approved the waiving of visiting your favourite local focuses on the resumption of four people per table, with application fees for 2021 street-side patio construction in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. store, please do so safely by more outdoor activities with exceptions for larger house- While the $130 fee represents a small part of the total expenditure a business is likely to continuing to follow all pub- smaller crowds where risk hold. invest in a street-side patio, councillors agreed that making the approval process as streamlined lic health guidelines." of transmission is lower. It as possible in the time of COVID-19 is important. In order to safely enter “With the pandemic continuing to have a terrible impact on the local restaurant industry, Step One of the Roadmap to we’re hoping that small gestures such as the waiving of application fees will help to spur a Reopen, Ontario needed to recovery for these all-important small businesses,” said SDG Warden Frank Prevost. have vaccinated 60 per cent The application fee for street-side patios is based on cost-recovery, and encompasses the of adults with at least one Annual General Meeting expenses associated with reviewing plans, site inspections and time connected with reviewing dose for two weeks or longer, and approving the application. ensuring the fi rst dose off ers Via ZOOM The Counties’ street-side patio allowances are governed by Bylaw 5152. Business owners a strong level of protection Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 7:30 PM wishing to create a street-side patio must complete a pre-consultation with both the local mu- against COVID-19. As of If interested, please e-mail the o ce for an invitation: nicipality where the business is located, as well as the United Counties. An acceptable sketch June, 6,72 per cent of the 18+ [email protected] of the street-side patio must be submitted as well. population in Ontario had For more information on street-side patios in SDG, and to download an application, visit received at least one dose of a sdgcounties.ca/ economic-development/street-side-patios. June 16, 2021 3 www.ndtimes.ca Guest Editorial The North Dundas Times It’s all too much by David Shanahan against “others” makes me ceptable to hate, just because life”. Really? So vandals, is often falsely attributed to fashion that they do not speak wonder. you don’t agree, or even like? arsonists and murderers more Thomas Jeff erson. No matter for us, do not refl ect the val- News of the vicious mur- Then the report arrived Whatever it is, it goes accurately refl ect “our way who said it, the truth remains: ues of our society. Unless, of der of the family in this prov- that a local woman had tried deep into the hearts and minds of life”? Those who try to, we need to be vigilant and course, the sad fact is that they ince has hit the headlines all to deface the rainbow road of people, people who you literally or figuratively, to not allow hatred to pass un- do? Silence means consent. over the world. From the BBC crossing at the corner of would never expect it from. wipe out those of whom they rebuked. It doesn’t really matter what in Britain to Al Jazeera and Prescott and Reuben by trying And it seems to come out disapprove are more in line Whether it’s a comment you think of someone, they Reuters, the story of a hate to cover it with tire marks. when the circumstances al- with Canadian values? you hear from a friend or in a deserve respect as a fellow crime taking place in sedate This may, or may not prove low it to be expressed. The Irish politician, John Phil- coff ee shop, whether it seems human being. Just because London, Ontario, has cast to be the case, but neverthe- social climate, something in pot Curran, said “The condi- reasonable or dogmatic, we you don’t know them, the a deep pall over Canada’s less the idea of such a thing the air, seems to spark unac- tion upon which God hath have to stand up and protest fact remains that we all have reputation as an open and upset me, and I thought: why? ceptable ideas and actions. given liberty to man is eternal against racism, or any other our story, one that needs ac- inclusive society. The vic- It’s the question that always And, no matter what we may vigilance; which condition form of discrimination. And ceptance, respect, toleration, tims were Salman Afzal, 46; comes to me when I hear of think of this country, we know if he break, servitude is at those who perpetrate violent and empathy. On the face of his wife Madiha, 44; their these acts of violence and only too well the horrific once the consequence of his acts, physically or symboli- it, it doesn’t seem too much daughter Yumna, 15; and hate. There is a poem by Liv- history we have in this area. crime and the punishment of cally, against those “others” to ask, does it? a 74-year-old grandmother erpool poet Roger McGough Indigenous people, Japanese his guilt”, although the quote need to be told in no uncertain whose name was withheld. in which he says: The diff er- and Chinese immigrants and A nine-year-old boy, Fayez, ence between people who citizens, Jews and Moslems, was seriously injured and is love and people who hate, are a few of the groups that Letter to the Editor recovering in hospital. The is that people who hate have have inspired hateful acts in Dear Mayor and Council, found 12 dead bumble bees is beyond comment. Mayor of London described to explain what they mean”. Canada. Some of them even Thanks to Joselyn Morley on my deck. Of course, all I would ask that all spray- it as an act of “unspeakable What is the explanation for mandated by government and the North Dundas Times connection was denied but the ing be ceased immediately hatred.” this kind of hate crime? What decrees and legislation. newspaper (edition May 19, fact is that this recent newspa- and a more environmentally A police offi cer in London is it that makes people hate There seems to be no 2021), your public has been per article has shown clearly sound choice be made. Too stated quite clearly that “[T] others who believe differ- end to the imagination some made aware of the appalling that your current choice is bad you cannot undo the here is evidence that this was ently, have diff erent coloured people show in coming up choice you have made with an environmental nightmare. damage already done, as the a planned, premeditated act, skin, speak a diff erent lan- with fi nding someone to hate. regard to the article "Spray- A quick Google search on article states, these toxins motivated by hate. We believe guage, or any other element “They don’t belong here”, is ing Clearview Herbicide & Aminopyralid, the active persist in compost and soil the victims were targeted be- that diff erentiates them from a phrase they like. It leads Gateway Adjuvant" in our ingredient, lists a horror show for 60 months. cause of their Islamic faith.” the hater? to people being told to “go Township. of poisoned livestock, crops, I am baffl ed how this was It was not the fi rst such You may disagree with back where you came from”, I cannot fathom how soil, and home veg gardens. It ever put into use. hate crime, and, sadly, won’t someone else’s political be- even when they came from something as toxic as this - has been banned in 20 States. I call on all residents to be the last. And it came in a liefs. You may not approve here. Toleration means you killing every sort of fl ora and An article in the previous contact the Mayor and the week when Canadians were of someone’s lifestyle. You accept other points of view, fauna except grass - seemed edition of the North Dundas Councillors to stop needlessly still reacting to the events at can even have genuinely or another person’s values like a good idea. It not only Times had the Mayor lauding poisoning our environment! the old Kamloops Residential felt moral arguments against and principles, without hav- kills plants that pollinators the eff orts of the Butterfl y- Janice Atkey Videto School in B.C. It is hard to someone’s position on any- ing to agree with them. Some rely upon, it kills the pollina- ways and the need to "look af- Winchester take. There is an idea that thing. But does that mean it’s believe that “others”, whether tors themselves. It poisons ter our trees". The hypocrisy people are “basically good”, all right to hate them, to act ethnic, religious, or gender- water sources. It pretty much of this, in light of the long list whatever that means, but the against them in an outburst of based in identity, are some- kills everything! of death rained down by the regular news of acts of hatred violence? What makes it ac- how a threat to “our way of Last time you sprayed, I Township's chosen herbicide,

North Dundas Council regular meeting township’s Facebook page Wylie Creek. by Joselyn Morley Waste Management Because of the uncertainty $1475 to assist with the cost and YouTube channel. The The Waste Management on the status of recreation of new signage. The CIP ex- A lot on St John’s Street Expo Planning Committee Department reported that its programs, staff found em- ists to allow for improvement in Hallville, declared to be The regular meeting of had hoped to have these vid- three Leaf and Yardwaste ployment elsewhere when to a business. Unfortunately, surplus to the needs of the North Dundas Council was eos professionally produced, Pickup events on May 3, 10 they could. Re-certifi cation the Morewood Lucky Mart, municipality, will be sold in held on June 9 following the but a grant application to and 17 in Winchester, Ches- for all lifesaving and fi rst aid which includes the post offi ce accordance with the Sale and Public Zoning Bylaw Amend- facilitate this was denied. The terville and other villages courses has been diffi cult to outlet, is not accessible to Disposition of Lands Policy, ment meeting. videos will therefore be self- were well supported. Each impossible for the last fi fteen people with physical disabili- and the proceeds will go to- A brand-new business produced by the business, or pickup took two employees months in all areas due to ties. The CIP can help off set wards the township’s portion promotional project has been produced by Stephen Mann. and four hours of work. One closures, and it is usually the cost of making a business of the future Hallville Com- launched as of June 9. The Instructions and guidance pickup yielded 3.6 metric the responsibility of the staff accessible, in addition to munity Park. Economic Development De- will be provided to those tonnes of leaf and yard waste, as a condition of hire. This many other improvements. A new commercial devel- partment has created signs who wish to produce their and another 2.6 metric tonnes. year, the township has facili- Other opment is going in between for businesses that announce own videos. The community Recycle Coach was helpful tated re-certifi cation through The cistern pump at the the Tim Hortons and the that, “Yes, We’re Open for is encouraged to share these to let residents know exactly Cornwall. Due to staffing Morewood Fire Hall, which is Foodland in Winchester. Curbside Pickup” and, “Also videos on social media. The where and when their pickup limitations, the Winchester used to fi ll the pumper truck Council discussed other Open for In-Store Shopping.” township will hold random would be. pool will most likely be open and fl ood the rink, needs to items at the meeting, includ- The Economic Development draws for prizes for those who Pools four days a week, and the be replaced. ing the renewal of a 2-year Offi cer, Stephen Mann, will like, share, or comment on the The pools in Chesterville Chesterville pool for three. A lot in Silver Creek Es- lease for The Old Town Hall take pictures of the businesses videos on social media. All and Winchester will open on Currently the plan is to have tate in Hallville, previously by the Dundas County Play- with the signs. The photos businesses in North Dundas June 19. Opening times will free public swims. reserved as an open space, ers. There is a new Patrol will then be posted on the are eligible to participate be posted on the township’s Lucky Mart receives grant and “passive park” was do- Supervisor and Drainage township’s Facebook page. in this project, including website and Facebook page. The Morewood Lucky nated to South Nation Con- Superintendent. A new 2021 A new “Community Strong home-based and direct-sales There are seven lifeguards Mart on Main Street received servation (SNC). Trees were truck was purchased from – Shop North Dundas” logo businesses. and pool staff this season, a Community Improvement planted previously, and the was developed, and is fea- rather than the usual thirteen. Program (CIP) grant for SNC can help better preserve continued on next page tured on the signs, and will be available in decal form Mailing Address for businesses to post in their The North Dundas Times ISSN 2291-0301 P.O. Box 1854 storefronts. The logo will also is published weekly by www.ngtimes.ca Kemptville, ON be included as an email footer North Grenville Times Inc. OFFICE 613-215-0735 for staff and Council. K0G 1J0 The Virtual Business Production Editor Marketing/Sales Accounting Staff Reporter Expo is featuring videos Email: [email protected] [email protected] Email: [email protected] Pat Jessop [email protected] [email protected] showcasing local businesses, 613 215 0735 613-215-0735 343 777 2702 613-258-4671 which will be posted on the

June 16, 2021 4 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Business re-opening in North Dundas to welcome three. Restaurants the pandemic this far have capacity is defi nitely better Freshly by Joselyn Morley can host groups of four on pivoted and made changes than nothing. Our customers baked Ontario is beginning the outdoor patios, and up to ten to our retail establishments prefer in-store shopping, so process of re-opening on people can now gather out- to •maintain Vehicle sales repairs and create •we areBrakes so happy to welcome goods June 11, three days ahead side. Group exercise is now new• sales.”Class Kelly“A” Mechanic says that •them Suspension back.” Homemade frozen meals of schedule. The province allowed. “inviting• Sale the of Qualitypublic Pre-back • KellyTire Sales says “if the doors Pizza & subs says that increased vaccina- I asked a few local busi- will helpOwned with Vehiclesimpulse buys •are ableAir Conditioningto remain open, and LCBO/Beer Store convenience outlet tion rates, and “continuing nesses about their plans for and• growFlat friendships Bed Tow Truckagain.” •the Alignmentsnumber of people in- improvements in key public opening, their thoughts about Businesses miss their clients! crease, then yes, businesses 613-989-1323 health indicators” allows for how the closures have been It could cost613-989-3839 a business will bounce back, slowly Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-7pm Sat&Sun 7am-7pm a cautious approach to open- handled, and what is ahead. A more to openCounty for 15%Rd 1,ca- Mountainbut surely.” Ontario Lisa thinks “all 1738 County Rd 1, Mountain Ontario ing. Premier Ford credits the cap at 15% capacity for non- pacity than it would to stay businesses are very excited to ongoing vaccination program, essential businesses is very closed. Kelly notes that “the see customers coming back. fact that our rural area has Saturday June 19, 10 am to 3 and the “extreme sacrifi ces” small. This might have helped wedding industry has been We’re very fortunate to live in been under the same rules as pm. Come and fi nd multiple of Ontarians for the current a small business throughout rocked through the pandem- such a supportive community, big cities and hotspots. There local artisans gathered at both optimism, even though the the closures. A shop owner ic.” Smaller ceremonies mean many people have been trying was no data to show that small the Planted Arrow, and at St Delta Strain of Covid-19, could have allowed one or less profi t, but often takes the their best to make online or- local rural businesses were Paul’s Church. previously referred to as the two people in at a time. By same number of staff to do the ders and curbside purchases.” hotspots. Kelly says “It is Indian Variant, is instilled in now many of the businesses job. This is the situation for It has been a very long very important for us to stay Nanda Wubs, president of “pretty much every health that are opening for 15% ca- many small businesses. 15 months of pandemic pro- in the public’s eye for years to the North Dundas Chamber unit.” pacity have already changed Lisa Williams, owner of tocols, closures, rules, and come after this so that people of Commerce, notes that, Non-essential businesses their business model drasti- Main Street Clothing said: losses. Everyone in the com- know we’re still here and sup- even though non-essential will be allowed to welcome cally. Kelly Windle, owner “My business has been closed munity has a role to play to port local. Small businesses businesses can only have a customers at a 15% capacity of the Planted Arrow Flowers for in-store shopping for keep our local businesses care about their community few people inside at once, the rate. If the business can ha- & Gifts, explains that, by months. There are days I going. Kelly says “the town- and the people who support customers fi nally have access bitually accommodate twenty this stage in the pandemic, wished I could have just one ship staff , MPs, and MPPs, as them!” to the products in person. She people, they will now be able “most of us that have survived person in at a time, so 15% well as other public fi gures in In North Dundas, busi- believes that there should the neighbourhood of small nesses will be opening. Busi- have been more flexibility businesses, need to continue ness owners take chances in the closure rules for low- to talk about these businesses, every day just by owning income families and for rural SDG opens intake for sharing their social media, a business. In Winchester, areas. Furthermore, what may shopping at the locations, Kelly says there is a very be considered essential for Tourism Information Signs and keeping pressure on the strong network of businesses one person is not necessar- government not to shut us ready to work together to ily for another. The website The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is making it easier for tourism down again.” There has been bring events and ideas to MyShopLocal.ca is the only operators to draw visitors to their destination. a great deal of frustration by life. The Planted Arrow is advertising some local busi- SDG Tourism is launching the intake for Tourism Information Signs (TIS), which are local municipal and county hosting a monthly Garden nesses have. installed on County roads, directing traffi c to local tourist amenities. level government about the Party Market. The next one is The program aims to place signs on SDG County roads for motorists to fi nd tourist attrac- tions, operations and services. This increases awareness of SDG tourism attractions, operations and services in the region and enhances traffi c control through ‘advanced warning of turns’ signs. SDG staff supervise the registration, delivery and maintenance of TIS signs. The cost of TIS signs includes manufacturing, installation, maintenance and administrative costs. Costs are the sole responsibility of the owner and must be paid in full upon the signing of the agreement. Each agreement is valid for a period of four years. 2020 SIGNAGE PROGRAM PRICING: • Large Regional Sign (8’x2 ) – $450/4-year term • mall Regional Sign (3’x2 ) – $350/4-year term For more information on applying to the TIS Sign program, please visit: whereontariobegan.ca/tourism-info-signs/

National Workforce Council Meeting continued Strategy for Agriculture,

Myers GMC in Kemptville Food and Beverage for $45K. Dundas Power Limited Manufacturing will be replacing the lights The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council at the Chesterville Ball Dia- (CAHRC) and the Future Skills Centre (FSC) are part- mond for $23K. The lights nering with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture and at the South Mountain tennis Food and Beverage Canada in developing a National courts are being replaced by Workforce Strategy for the Agriculture and Food and Devries Electric for $13K, Beverage Manufacturing sectors. The project will ad- and the masonry at the More- dress the persistent and growing labour and skills short- wood Fire Hall will be re- ages aff ecting Canada's agriculture and food processing paired by Dejong Masonry industries. for $16K. Cyr Couturier, CAHRC Chair, Newfoundland and The next Council Meeting Labrador said, “This is an important and timely op- will be Tuesday, June 22 at 7 portunity to map out the future of the agriculture and pm. The public is always wel- agri-food workforce in Canada. The agriculture and food come. Meeting package and processing sectors could help the Canadian economy agendas are always available emerge from Covid-19 if labour and skills shortages can in a timely fashion prior to be addressed. Unfortunately, the pandemic has revealed the meeting on the township’s that persistent workforce challenges aff ect the competi- website. Check the website tiveness and sustainability of these sectors. By working to see if the meeting is online together, stakeholders across the value chain can develop or in person! There will be a practical business solutions, then implement programs public meeting at 6:30 prior and services targeted at attracting and engaging more to the regular meeting. workers into the sector." June 16, 2021 5 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times New Act to protect victims from human traffi cking The Ontario government for Human Traffi cking Act, Clarifying how and when mantling criminal networks." workers and survivors' family passed new legislation, and 2017. Together, the acts build police services can access "The Combating Human members and recognizes cus- amendments to existing leg- on the government's response information from hotel guest Traffi cking Act adds strong tomary care arrangements." JoaJuly 12, 1936MacIntosh - Jun 23, 2020 islation, to build upon the to combat human traffick- registers to help deter traffi ck- new dimensions to our gov- Ontario is a hub for human province's $307-million An- ing by: ing and identify and locate ernment's actions to support traffi cking. It is the province ti-Human Traffi cking Strat- Increasing awareness of victims, while establishing and protect survivors of this with the most police-reported egy. The Combating Human the issue, supporting a long- the power to include other heinous crime," said Attorney incidents of human traffi cking Traffi cking Act, 2021 rein- term provincial response and types of accommodation pro- General Doug Downey. in the country. The average forces Ontario's commitment emphasizing that all Ontar- viders, such as short-term "In addition to providing age of recruitment into sex to fight human trafficking ians have a role to play in rental companies. new discretion to judges to traffi cking is approximately and demonstrates continued combatting human traffi ck- The Combating Human lengthen restraining orders 13 years old. Almost 65 per leadership in responding to ing; Traffi cking Act also requires beyond the current limit of cent of human trafficking this pervasive crime. Supporting more survi- companies that advertise three years, the legislation victims identifi ed by police Day by day our "Our government is tak- vors and the people who sexual services to have a extends protection to frontline are under the age of 25. thoughts do wander ing further action to fi ght the support them in obtaining dedicated contact to support To a grave not far deplorable crime of human restraining orders against investigations into suspected HELP WANTED - 4 days a week away, trafficking," said Premier traffi ckers, with specifi c con- human traffi cking. Where they laid my Doug Ford. sideration for Indigenous Solicitor General Sylvia dear wife, sister, and The new legislation in- survivors; Jones said about the changes, aunt cludes two new acts - the Strengthening the ability "It gives law enforcement the Just one year ago Anti-Human Trafficking of children's aid societies and additional tools needed to today. Strategy Act, 2021 and the law enforcement to protect help prevent and deter human Accommodation Sector Reg- exploited children; traffi cking and builds on the Berube Poultry Lov Do, Fay , istration of Guests Act, 2021 Increasing penalties for cross-government approach Berube Poultry in Mountain is seeking labourers an Sco - as well as amendments to persons, including traffi ckers, to supporting survivors, beginning in May. No experience necessary. Will train. the Child, Youth and Family who interfere with a child in protecting victims, raising Services Act, 2017 and the the care of a children's aid awareness among parents and Serious inquiries only please @ Prevention of and Remedies society; and, community partners, and dis- 613-989-2020 Sustainability – Gypsy Moth invasion exacerbated by climate change tributed signifi cantly to their don’t stress their roots with Butterfl ies such as monarchs caterpillar. The larvae stage survival. A virus (Nuclear digging or crowding. that hatch later in the year of these parasitoids kill the Polyhydrosis Virus – NVP) Trouble is, a tree can only are generally safe from it, but host. Please do not kill insects infects caterpillars, turns their withstand so much. A healthy many of the less gorgeous, indiscriminately in your gar- insides into millions of virus oak will not succumb to one but equally important moths dens, as many of them help particles thus helping to prop- year of infestation if it has a and butterfl ies aren’t. Bt-K is control infestations of other agate the virus and signifi - stress-free year following. A what some landowners spray insects, and are harmless to cantly reducing gypsy moth deciduous tree can often re- aerially. us. A few of these wasps and populations. Unfortunately, foliate a bit in later summer to You can maintain a garden flies have been introduced drought kills the virus. The keep it going through the win- that supports birds and benefi - into the north-eastern US to last couple of summers have ter. A coniferous tree cannot. cial insects. Check out Bird- help control gypsy moths. seen drought conditions in Some people spray Bacillus Gardens.ca for suggestions. Other insects prey on gypsy eastern Ontario. The fungus Thuringiensis – Kurstaki (Bt- Parasitoids refer to some moths, including predatory Entomophaga Maimaiga ex- k). It’s a natural soil-borne species of wasps and fl ies that stinkbugs, ants, and spiders. ists as resting spores on tree bacteria. It is toxic to the lay their eggs in the body of bark throughout the winter, larvae stage of some insects. a host, such as a gypsy moth germinating into sticky spores in the spring, where it digests Blue Jays, orioles, chicka- its way into the caterpillars on by Joselyn Morley dees, and black and yellow contact. It kills the caterpillar, Tid Bit Musings Anyone who pays any billed cuckoos are fi ve birds turning the decomposing car- attention to trees at all has found in Ontario that do eat cass into microscopic spores by Elva Patterson Rutters die at all ages. then I will pass it on! noticed the destruction caused them. Another reason to en- that spread. Unfortunately, RSSW True enough, lawyers can Working as an addiction by the gypsy moth. This is courage birds to your yard! this fungus relies on specifi c Time is of the essence. Al- be expensive. You can write counsellor, I had youth com- year three of a particularly One female lays one egg sac moisture levels and tempera- though 100% of us know we up in your own handwrit- pose their wills to ease the bad invasion. It is the larvae in a mass on a tree trunk in tures in order to germinate. In will die, only 23% have a will. ing by pen your wishes and burden on their parents. If you stage that does the damage. late July and August. Sacks short, the conditions required When wills are not made, the then have two individuals choose to put these substances The Caterpillars. They prefer contain 100 to 1000 eggs, are to affect a collapse of the government really gets the witness your signature to in your body, you have the oak, and other hardwood, 4 cm long and tan in colour. gypsy moth population are bigger portion, plus no-one make it legal. You can always responsibility to prepare for but when they’re hungry They hatch in early May and not occurring. The MNRF receives what you would have change your will as you age. death. For many it was the they will eat anything. En- start climbing trees to munch monitors gypsy moth. The liked seen treasured by a love As they say, nothing is writ- sobering eff ect needed to turn tire stands of old oak have on the canopy. In the 40 days forecast for this year and next one. Lack of a will can leave ten in stone. Sometimes we the corner. I had a situation been entirely defoliated, but they spend growing, munch- is frightening. Ontario has not a spouse destitute. There is believe we own nothing, but of a youth suicide where the they’re currently munching ing, and moulting, one cater- introduced any predators. no guarantee everything goes look around at your treasures estranged parents could not their way through decidu- pillar can eat a square meter What can you do aside to your spouse, and the fi ght - photos, books, collections, even decide whether boxers ous and conifers throughout of canopy. The caterpillars from helping to mitigate the to get things makes for very jewelry, etc. There can be or briefs were to go on the eastern Ontario. Accidentally climb up and down the tree, causes and eff ects of climate lean times, even homeless- conditional clauses saying an body. My recommendation introduced in the 1860s, there and travel via threads carried change? Removing egg sacks ness. Wills reduce family item goes to so and so, but if was to put both on! There have been periodic outbreaks on the wind. From mid July, from trees will reduce the contention and bad feelings they don't want it then on to remains the crucial decision since, often in 7 to 10 year at 6 to 7 cm they cocoon for population a bit. Drop them for others. Until the rapture, the other person. It helps to of burial or cremation. cycles, usually ending with an 2 weeks, hatch in late July or on the ground where they’re no one gets out of life alive, attach pictures of a particular What is your excuse as overabundance and a popula- August, live for 10 days, lay eaten by small mammals or so why the hesitancy? Death jewelry item or ornament for to why you have not fulfi lled tion collapse. That hasn’t hap- more egg sacks for next year, put them in a bucket of soapy is not to be feared but to be clarifi cation. I have a grand- your obligation to loved ones pened yet, and this outbreak and die. The female moth is water. Wrap burlap around the acknowledged as the final daughter anxious since age in this matter? You have the shows no signs of abating. larger, white, and fl ightless. trunk of trees. The caterpillars step of living. Summer al- 4 to have a particular ring I responsibility to take owner- The caterpillar is 5 to The male smaller and it fl ies. hide under the burlap during ways makes me think of the wear. I said when I die she ship of this step. You never 60 mm long and covered in They don’t eat anything as their travels up and down the increase of probability due can have it, then found myself know when your time expires, hairs, which can cause skin moths. The egg sacks over- tree, where you can remove to water sports, campfires, watching my back around so do the right thing! Many irritation in some people. The winter, and the cycle begins them. Strong trees can with- travelling, but anytime is a stairs!! We compromised on are counting on you! hairs also make many birds again the following spring. stand an assault a bit better, possibility of an earthly exit. when she is 16 and no sub- wary of snacking on them. Climate change has con- so water and feed trees, and Your health is fragile. People stance use to protect its value,

June 16, 2021 6 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Treaty Facts documents. One of the major by David Shanahan the capital, but it is today the City of London. indigenous leaders at the Did you know that when Many of the treaties time, Shingwakonse, believed the Royal Proclamation was signed before 1800 were the treaties were a prelude to passed in 1763, almost all never actually written down. a joint venture by Crown and Send in your of present-day Ontario was There is no treaty document, Nations to develop resource recognized as “Indian Ter- no official record of what industries in the north of the letters, Loralee Carruthers ritory”, and Europeans were was agreed to, or what was Great Lakes. Instead, once the stories, events Do you know what is expected of you when forbidden to trespass and taken by the Crown. Most of treaties were signed, the Na- buying or selling? settle there? The Territory the land taken under treaty in tions were informed that they to Showing your home? included all the land west and southern and western Ontario were now under British law The offer process? south of the Ottawa River, was to make room for Euro- and were excluded from any editor@ Closing cost?..... with the exception of a small pean families and discharged commercial operations in the ndtimes.ca I can help you make the buying/selling process easier. strip giving the Crown pos- soldiers that had fought in region. They could only fi sh session of land on both sides the American War of Inde- for their own domestic use. Off. 613.918.0321 C. 613.407.8869 [email protected] of the Ottawa River. All of pendence or the War of 1812. Considering the wealth North Grenville and North In 1836, Governor Fran- extracted from the lands under Dundas was included in the cis Bond Head travelled to the Robinson Treaties, which “Indian Territory”. 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Pandemic impacts on the House of Lazarus Parties call on by Joselyn Morley ly, the food bank and Opera- them. That means that 75% of donated by BMR Winchester, Liberals to take action tion Backpack, the schools' the people who need nutrition Forget-Me-Not Herbs & The House of Lazarus nutrition program, are still support from a foodbank do Flowers in Oxford Mills, on residential school fi le (HOL) in Mountain is a com- running. Operation Backpack not reach out for assistance. Manotick Garden Supply, and by Lorraine Rekmans munity outreach mission provides snacks, lunches, There is a deep desire to leave the Dundas 4H Club. If any- In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of providing food, clothing, and suppers to school-aged assistance to "those who re- one is growing an extra row in Canada (TRC) concluded the work of investigating the experi- household goods, and a wide children, with funding as- ally need it," leaving many their own gardens, HOL will ences of the survivors of Canada's residential school system. variety of community pro- sured until the end of August. people hungry and suff ering gratefully accept donations The TRC issued a number of reports and 94 recommendations grams to people in both North HOL encourages anyone with food insecurity needlessly. for the foodbank. They work for action to resolve issues identifi ed. In addition, the National Grenville and North Dundas. school-aged children to reach Cathy Ashby, Executive closely with Community Centre for Truth and Reconciliation was established at the The ongoing pandemic has out for assistance through this Director of HOL, admits "it's Food Share that serves North University of Manitoba. made operations challenging nutrition program. hard to answer the phones and South Dundas, and North The TRC recommendations included a call on the federal on many levels. Although HOL has lost some days, to hear the need." and South Stormont. They government to work with the churches and Aboriginal com- The HOL operates a thrift revenue from their thrift But she encourages anyone also form part of the North munity leaders to inform the families of children who died store in Mountain with clothes stores being closed, there has to please reach out and call. Dundas Housing Initiative. at residential schools of the child's burial location, and to and household goods, and a been a great deal of fi nancial From the fall-out of the 2008 Over the last 15 months, respond to families' wishes for appropriate commemoration clothing store in Ingleside. support from various levels recession, we know that food- as the store has opened, then ceremonies and markers, and reburial in home communities Donated items are sold to of government, grants, and bank use will peak two years closed in response to govern- where requested. raise funds to support their the community. The com- after a crisis. That means that ment closure orders, HOL has In addition, the calls to action included a call for the federal numerous community pro- munity has been incredible people are hanging on for done some renovations in an government to assist with the ongoing identifi cation, docu- grams. Currently, they are in supporting HOL foodbank long after the initial crisis, attempt to make the store mentation, maintenance, commemoration, and protection of back to accepting donations of throughout the pandemic. hoping that things will get space more "Covid-friendly." residential school cemeteries or other sites at which residential clothing and household items Service clubs and individu- better. Cathy says," don't Looking forward, hoping that school children were buried. There was also a recommenda- at the drop off area in Moun- als have donated, people wait." Call when you need they can open up by mid June, tion for documenting all relevant information and ensuring all tain, but this is dependent on have purchased bags of food food. HOL has food for you. the store will be allowed 15% work was done in a respectful manner in collaboration with weather and space. Check through Foodland, and HOL You don't need to choose capacity, which even in the aff ected communities. their Facebook page for the benefi ted from funds raised between food and rent. renovated space will let only The TRC has identifi ed the names of, or information most up to date information through Giving Tuesday. At the end of June, HOL a couple of people in the store about, more than 4,100 children who died while attending a about donations. HOL accessed grants and hopes to be able to provide a at once. They are planning on residential school. This information will be compiled into a HOL initially had to lay funding opportunities through take-out supper on Wednes- having as much merchandise national register that will hold all of the information known staff off as their stores closed. Foodbanks Canada, and Feed day evenings, similar to the outside as possible. about these children. Many of the community out- Ontario, as well as from all Dinner on the House, except it Currently HOL is provid- This week in the House of Commons, the NDP introduced reach programs cannot run be- levels of government. There will be take-out. The kitchen ing help fi ling tax returns to a motion to call on the federal government to drop its legal cause of Covid-19 pandemic was more fi nancial support in the foodbank in South those in need through their battles against First Nations children and comply with the Hu- protocols. This is leaving for foodbanks than ever be- Mountain, formerly the Sco- CRA Volunteer Income Tax man Rights Tribunal order to fully fund First Nation children many people without services fore. This support has meant tiabank, has been inspected Program. Call 613 989 3830 in care. The motion also calls on the government to imple- that they rely on, such as nutri- that the foodbanks can con- and certifi ed as a community or 613 612 3830 to make an ment the TRC's recommendations, provide trauma resources tious food through programs tinue, but it doesn't make up kitchen, allowing meals to be appointment for assistance to survivors, and provide a progress report on its activities. such as Dinner on the House, for the loss of community prepared there. with tax returns, or to visit The motion was supported by all parties and it passed 271- or Lunch and Learn, but it also outreach programs. Currently the HOL Com- the foodbank. 0, with Liberal cabinet members abstaining from the vote. The leaves them without valuable Only 25% of people who munity Garden is mostly motion is not legally binding. contact and support. Current- need foodbanks actually use planted. Seedlings have been

Scottish Heritage Day proclaimed great number of people were Games provide a venue where Not all Scots were as enjoyed by Canadians today evicted from their homes and many Scottish competitions positive in their contribu- is the result of the work of lands after 1760, with a large are held to celebrate Scottish tion to the political life of another, later, Scottish im- infl ux to Glengarry County in Culture. their new country. William migrant. Tommy Douglas 1786. The lands in the Scot- Scotland has provided a Lyon Mackenzie was born on was born in Falkirk, Scotland, tish Highlands were “cleared” large number of individuals March 12, 1795, in Dundee, in 1904. His introduction of of tenant farmers to make who have made an enormous and became an important Medicare in Saskatchewan room for sheep farming. contribution to Ontario and newspaper publisher in Up- led in turn to systems like There were later additions Canada. After the departure per Canada in the 1830's. OHIP in Ontario. He later to the Scottish population of the French Regime in 1763, His “fi rebrand” personality served as the fi rst leader of when discharged soldiers and leaders of the new British led to him leading a rebel- the federal New Democratic immigrants from Scotland administration, like General lion against British rule in Party. formed part of a government- James Murray, smoothed the 1837. However, after spend- There’s a long list of con- funded scheme of settlement way for the more positive ing some years in exile in the tributions made to this coun- after the War of 1812, leading relations which developed be- United States, he returned to try by Scots, proud of their to the establishment of the tween the old French settlers Canada and even took his seat ancestry and of their country. Town of Perth, which became and the new rulers. Murray in the Legislature during the And there is a lot to celebrate a military supply depot for the was born Ballencrieff , East last years of his life. on November 30 with the Rideau Canal region. Lothian. Scots made up a Scotland gave Canada fi rst Scottish Heritage Day in The experience of the high percentage of the Fathers many entrepreneurs and sci- Ontario. Scottish Loyalists forced to of Confederation, including entists over the generations, fl ee after the American War, George Brown, publisher of both Scottish-born, like John and the same sense of exile the Toronto Globe newspa- Redpath, who was born at by David Shanahan Glengarry last September, experienced by those who per, fi rst leader of the Lib- Earlston, Berwickshire, and Send in your The Ontario Legislature and passed through without came after the Clearances, eral Party, and an essential the descendants of Scottish has passed the Scottish Heri- opposition. It became law on gave the population of the participant in the making immigrants. Redpath built letters, tage Day Act, proclaiming June 3. region a strong sense of Scot- of Canada in 1867. He was the Lachine Canal, opening November 30 as Scottish It was particularly ap- tish identity that has been born in Alloa, Clackmannan- the Saint Lawrence to larger stories, events Heritage Day in Ontario. The propriate that the local MPP maintained to the present day. shire, Scotland. The fi rst two shipping potential, as well as date is signifi cant, as it is St. promoted the new Act, as his Scots Gaelic is still a living Prime Ministers of Canada building some of the locks on to Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s Na- riding remains identifi ed with language in the area, though were born in Scotland. John the Rideau Canal, founded editor@ tional Holiday. The Act was Scottish Highland immigra- fast disappearing. But other Alexander Macdonald was the Redpath Sugar Company, introduced in the Legislature tion, both after the American elements of Scottish culture born in Glasgow, and Alex- and many other commercial ndtimes.ca by Jim McDonell, the MPP Revolution, and following the remain vibrant and popu- ander Mackenzie was born in operations. for Stormont - Dundas - South Highland Clearances, when a lar. The Glengarry Highland Logierait, Perthshire. Even the health system

June 16, 2021 8 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Queen's Park Update Drought conditions currently in by MPP Jim McDonell, Reopening Ontario Act to De- Please visit www.ontario.ca/ MPP for Stormont-Dundas- cember 1, 2021. The motion bookvaccine or by calling South Nation, Eastern Ontario, South Glengarry allows the minister to modify 1-888-999-6488 if you have Ontario has experienced and relax public health mea- a red and white OHIP card, and beyond a 600 percent increase in the sures safely and orderly as the need assistance, or wish to more contagious Delta variant situation improves. Of note, book multiple appointments. It is mid June, and the ter Response Teams. Water low-water conditions can be of COVID-19, initially dis- the Stay-At-Home order re- I was proud to have my South Nation Watershed is Response Teams are admin- found online at Agriculture covered in India. Recent data quiring Ontarians to remain at private member's Bill 208, An already experiencing drought istered by local conserva- Canada at agr.gc.ca. Cur- reveals that it is signifi cantly home except for the purposes Act to Proclaim St. Andrew's conditions. South Nation tion authorities. Historically, rently much of south and more resistant to a single dose set out in the order, such as Day as Scottish Heritage Day Conservation Authority is- drought or low-water condi- eastern Ontario is experi- of vaccine and has more se- exercise, going to the grocery in Ontario, receive Royal sued a Level I Low Water tions was uncommon, occur- encing moderate drought or vere health impacts. Govern- store or pharmacy, or access- Assent. When we look at the Condition. Precipitation over ring on average every 10 to abnormally dry conditions. ment made the diffi cult deci- ing health care services, is no contributions of Canadians, it the last three months has been 15 years. Climate change and The furthest reaches of south- sion to continue with remote longer in eff ect. is particularly striking to see well below normal. North changing weather patterns western Ontario are already learning for all elementary Meanwhile, our local case the contributions from Scot- Dundas is under a burn ban. are making low-water levels, experiencing severe drought. and secondary students across numbers continue to drop, tish residents in our section Ontario Low Water Re- and drought, more common. Places in Manitoba and Sas- the province for the remainder with the seven-day rolling of Eastern Ontario. Accom- sponse Program is a program Extreme weather events stem- katchewan are currently in of this school year. We have average below 20 for the fi rst plishments include John Bet- that allows the monitoring ming from climate change extreme drought conditions. come too far to jeopardize our time in months. Vaccination hune's establishment of the of water resources by those contribute to and exacerbate In northern Ontario, there return to a more normal sum- eff orts continue to expand and fi rst Presbyterian Churches who use it on the ground, and drought conditions and low have been 320 forest fi res so mer where our parks and rec- hit new milestones, exceeding in Montreal and numerous those interested in the status water events. In recent years, far this year. By this date last reation programs open for our 70 percent of all adults in On- locations in Eastern Ontario, of water in their communities. southwestern and eastern year in 2020, there had only youth, and our businesses can tario. The strong eff orts of the and Bishop Alexander Mac- Areas of the province that Ontario have both experi- been 127 forest fi res. The ten- reopen for the public to enjoy. EOHU vaccination team and Donell's establishment of are experiencing low water enced extended periods of year average for number of The more contagious variants steady vaccine supply have many Catholic Churches conditions have set up Wa- low rainfall, combined with forest fi res by this date is 202. are a wildcard, and we have allowed them to book 18,000 across Ontario, the Glengarry higher-than-usual tempera- Businesses and residents seen other countries forced to appointments between June Fencibles, a precursor to the tures. This has led to some in the entire watershed are return to a lockdown because 1 and June 12. On Monday, SD&G Highlanders, and his forces at the Battle of Queen- of the lowest water levels in asked to reduce their water of their resistance to a single May 31, residents 80 and over role as a catalyst for the im- ston Heights. Also, John many years, and subsequently consumption by 10%. In vaccine dose. Our plan allows started to re-book appoint- migration of tens of thousands Sandfi eld MacDonald was the drier soils. At the same time, addition to avoiding unnec- the province to continue its ments to move up their sec- of Scottish settlers in Ontario. fi rst Premier of Ontario, and we have seen record break- essary use of water while focus on accelerating COV- ond dose if they wish, weeks He, along with Rev. Bethune, John McIntosh discovered the ing fl oods. Extreme rain that in any drought conditions, ID-19 vaccinations to support ahead of the original forecast. played signifi cant roles in the McIntosh apple, just to name causes fl ooding does not lead there are a few things you a safer summer and return to As of 8 a.m., Monday, June War of 1812. Other notable a few. The diverse makeup of to less drought, as the water can do to help save water. in-person learning in Septem- 7, individuals turning ages achievements include David Canada has been our strength runs off and is not usable. Water gardens early morning ber. Please visit https://www. 70 and over this year, as well Thomson mapping much and has fostered signifi cant The Canadian Drought or late evening to reduce the ontario.ca/reopening-ontario as individuals who received of Western Canada; John international contributions. Monitor (CDM) is the federal amount of water that evapo- for complete details. their fi rst dose of an mRNA McDonell became the first Remember to maintain per- program of monitoring and rates. This is better for plants Our Government passed vaccine on or before April Speaker of the fi rst Legisla- sonal spacing, wear a mask, reporting drought and low as well. Wash your car with Motion 111 to extend the 18, 2021, are also eligible ture of Upper Canada; John and stay home, except to pick water levels. A map of cur- a bucket. Save rainwater in a legislative authority under the to receive their second dose. MacDonell led the Canadian up essential items. rent Canadian drought and rain barrel.

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June 16, 2021 9 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times Anticipating Peak Population CROSSWORD 2. Prospector's fi nd by Ralph Martin for farmers to grow enough As a young faculty mem- 3. Egg-shaped In 1804, when Napoleon food to feed the world. Today ber at the Nova Scotia Agri- 4. Palm starch started to dust up Europe, our human population is 7.8 cultural College, I was very 5. Shorthand the world population first billion, but its annual increase concerned about rapidly ris- 6. Helps stretched to 1 billion people. is 1.05% and falling. ing population and whether 7. Bird of prey also called After that, it took a mere 123 While the UN had origi- or not agriculture could keep a kite years before global popula- nally warned about a global up, with sustainable practices. 8. Curl tion doubled to 2 billion in population of 12 billion, by My colleague, Gary Atlin, 9. Probabilities 1927, just two years before 2100, their revision is that listened patiently to my prog- 10. Bowels the stock market crash and "the global population could nostications one day as we 11. Aquatic South American the Great Depression. The grow to around 8.5 billion in assessed field plots. "Well rodent next doubling of the global 2030, 9.7 billion in 2050, and yes, Ralph, we would have 12. Glacial ridge 13. They population was compressed to 10.9 billion in 2100." to worry about increasing make wool 47 years. In 1974, we tipped Alternatively, the Inter- population if everyone was 21. Protected over 4 billion people, when national Institute for Applied as big as you, so from now 24. Lit to a higher degree Richard Nixon resigned as Systems Analysis, as early as on all future people should be 25. Not stiff US President and the OPEC 2014, predicted that global small guys like me." We both 26. Rectal oil embargo ended. population would increase to smiled at his nudge for me to 27. Bright thought ACROSS 39. Phonograph record If the rate of exponen- 9.2 billion by 2050, peak at stop talking and get back to 28. Constructor 1. Clean between teeth 41. Meal provider tial growth had continued, 9.4 billion in 2070, and then work. Nevertheless, the take- 30. Paving material 6. Relating to aircraft 42. Made less in size the world would have been ease down to nine billion by home lesson stuck; it is not 32. Cowboy movie 10. Frosts 44. Stars saddled with 8 billion people, 2100. In 2020, in The Lancet, just about how many people 34. South American country 14. A green fabric mixture 45. Affi rm 23.5 years later, by 1998. Vollset, colleagues developed there are but also about how 35. Portent 15. Skidded 48. Anagram of "Basal" However, the actual popula- a reference scenario for global much each person consumes. 36. Sailors 16. Snack 50. After-bath powder tion touched 6 billion in 1999, population to peak in 2064 at To date, Canada has 40. German measles 17. Maxim 51. A formal event as my forbearing students 9.7 billion people and decline avoided population decline 41. A type of keyboard 18. Found on most beaches 56. Modify were repeatedly informed. to 8.8 billion by 2100, with through immigration and instrument 19. Kid 57. Beers The next doubling to 8 bil- an alternative scenario of off ering refuge to those af- 43. Lurch 20. Possessions 58. Fine thread lion people is now expected declining to 6.9 billion by fl icted by climatic disruptions 45. Horse 22. Type of sword 59. Cocoyam to occur in 2023. 2100, a decrease of 1 billion and war. Nevertheless, our 46. A walking stick (Aus- 23. European blackbird 60. Decay from overripen- The annual increase of from today. This is a new predisposition is to open the tralian) 24. Take forcibly ing our human population peaked story and diff erent than the door wider and faster to those 47. Leave out 25. Nonclerical 61. Panache at 2.09% in 1968 when the ever-increasing-population who have the skills we need, 49. Bottoms of shoes 29. Try 62. One who colors cloth global population was 3.5 bil- story told at every agricultural such as nurses. The risk is 51. Taxis 31. Not outdoors 63. Rational lion and I was still a 4-H kid meeting I have attended, since that Canada will exacerbate 52. Agreeable 33. Tall Indian palm 64. Clairvoyants learning about the prerogative my 4-H days. a planetary 'brain drain' if we 53. Small island 37. An unnaturally frenzied DOWN John Ibbitson and Darrell preferentially repopulate with 54. Winglike woman 1. Flaccid body fat Bricker, in their book Empty the best and brightest from the 55. Permits Planet, discuss the implica- Global South. 38. 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June 16, 2021 10 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times For what it’s worth He moved to Los An- actly clear, were the words Graham Nash of The Hollies tions of musicians. He did geles for the climate, or so that ran through his head. to form the eponymous trio, enjoy some late recogni- he claimed, and worked in When he brought the song to later joined by Neil Young, tion in 1997, when Buff alo a number of bands, touring a recording session, he told on and off. Richie Furay Springfield was inducted in support of groups like the producer Ahmet Ertegun, went on to form Poco with into the Rock and Roll Hall Beach Boys and Herman’s that he had another song, future Eagles Timothy B. of Fame. Hermits. By the time he “for what it’s worth”. It Schmit and Randy Meisner. Dewey Martin died on auditioned to join Buff alo became the title. Dewey Martin didn’t January 31, 2009, in his Springfi eld, he already had Dewey Martin’s intro- have as bright a future. He apartment in Van Nuys, Cal- quite an eclectic background duction to the song, along even worked as a mechanic ifornia, apparently of natural as a musician. with Neil Young’s harmonic during times out of work as a causes. He was just 68. Buff alo Springfi eld has notes, raised the song from musician. Short-lived bands Walter Milton Dwayne Mid- Buff alo Springfi eld (L to R)... Neil Young, Ritchie Furay, a strong Canadian content. being a good acoustic folk followed one another over kiff had travelled far from Dewey Martin, Stephen Stills and Bruce Palmer in 1967 Stephen Stills had met Neil song to something greater the decades, and he never Chesterville and enjoyed a Dewey’s real name was Young of Winnipeg when than the sum of its parts. again attained the level of by David Shanahan long career in the music he Walter Milton Dwayne Mid- he was gigging in Thunder Stephen Stills has always success and fame as he had loved to play. If only for that Late in 1966, a song kiff , and he grew up in Ches- Bay. When they got together stated that Dewey’s drum with Buff alo Springfi eld. In astounding part he played turned up on the radio that terville, Smiths Falls and in L.A., they were joined by intro gave the song that extra 1970, he was back in Ottawa in For What It’s Worth, he would become an icon Ottawa, changing his name bass player Bruce Palmer edge. Dewey also sang back- and living with his mother, will be remembered with of the age. The band was when he began playing with from Toronto, as well as ing vocals on the chorus of but he returned to the States respect and appreciation by Buffalo Springfield, and various bands around the Ot- Dewey Martin. Richey Fu- the song. It wasn’t the only in 1971 and carried on gig- generations. the song was For What tawa Valley. He moved down ray on rythm guitar and vo- vocal contribution he made ging with various combina- It’s Worth. It opens with to Nashville and played with cals. Stills wrote For What to the band, taking lead on a sparse drum beat and artists like Carl Perkins, It’s Worth when the City others songs too. harmonic notes on a guitar, The Everly Brothers, Patsy of Los Angeles imposed a Even while part of Buf- setting up an atmosphere Cline, Charlie Rich, Faron curfew on the Sunset Strip falo Springfield, Dewey COLLISION CENTER that the lyrics confi rmed. Young and Roy Orbison. It because young people at continued to work as a ses- “Something’s happening was obvious he had talent some clubs there were spill- sion musician, playing on Phil Carkner, Owner and Neil Young was later to ing out into the streets late sessions with the Monkees, here. What it is ain’t exactly 613.774.2733 clear. But there’s a man with remark on Dewey’s feel for at night, causing neighbours among others. But Buff alo www.dscollision.com a gun over there telling me the music he played. “He to complain. Passing by the Springfi eld only lasted about [email protected] I got to beware”. The gui- was a sensitive drummer,” Pandora’s Box club one three years, before personal- 12029 Dawley Drive, Winchester, ON tar notes were played by Young says in his biography evening, Stills saw a crowd ity clashes and other issues Certified collision center. Canadian Neil Young, and Shakey. “You get harder, he of young people faced by a led to its demise. Bruce Insurance approved. 24 Hour Towing Assitance 1.800.663.9264 the drummer was another hits harder. You pull back, strong cohort of police in Palmer was deported to Can- Lifetime warranty on repairs. Canadian, Dewey Martin, he hits back. He can feel the riot gear. ada for drug off enses. Ste- born in Chesterville, Dun- music — you don’t have to Something’s happening phen Stills joined with Da- das County, in 1940. tell him.” here, but what it is ain’t ex- vid Crosby of the Byrds and It ’s your choice, choose local

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June 16, 2021 11 www.ndtimes.ca The North Dundas Times UCDSB Board of Trustees’ Meeting Cedar Glen Patio At its June 2 meeting, the of Indigenous students and investment in student tech- and equity. Is Open UCDSB Board of Trustees also to teaching all students nology. Staff outlined items com- recognized the 215 children about Indigenous history and $300,000 to support the pleted this past school year Father’s Day whose remains were found experience, that the UCDSB Kemptville Apprenticeship that focused on these specifi c buried at the former Kam- received the second highest Program?. elements, such as the devel- Specials loops Residential School in amount of Indigenous educa- The school board also opment of a district-wide stu- British Columbia. “This news tion funding of any board in plans to invest $50 million in dent success team that support THE ALBATROSS HOLE IN ONE confi rms what we had heard Ontario, irrespective of size. school and childcare capital learners and plan strategies $14.95 $24.95 from Indigenous peoples over McAllister then asked for a construction, additions, im- for student success. Over a 2Eggs, 2Bacon, 2Sau- Tossed or Caesar Salad the years and was confi rmed moment of silence in honour provements, and retrofits? three-month period, this team sage, Beans, Home fries, 8OZ Steak with Grilled by the fi nal report of the fed- of the 215 children. Staff also created a $2.2 mil- connected with 150 students. Toast and choice of Pan- Shrimp and Scallop eral Truth and Reconciliation Trustees Approve 2021- lion contingency fund to sup- The upcoming school year cakes or French Toast Skewer Commission in 2015. There is 22 Budget port ongoing COVID-19 re- will be focused on return to Choice of Baked Mashed a legacy of signifi cant harm, Trustees voted unani- sponses, including increased school strategies for students THE 19Th HOLE or Fries, Cabbage Salad, loss, and lasting impacts mously to approve the 2021- sick leave utilization, per- that provide mental health Chocolate Caramel brought by the residential 22 school year budget. sonal protective equipment and wellness resources for $19.99 Mexican Burger Brownie or Blueberry school system for the Indig- The 2021-22 budget, (PPE), and other exceptional students. Custard Tart enous peoples of Canada,” as presented by the fi nance needs not covered by one- Communications Depart- Beef Poutine said Chair John McAllister. teams includes $385.8 mil- time provincial supports. This ment Reviews Past Year Large Triple Bogey “This is not what schooling lion in funding and $385.5 funding is above the $4 mil- Trustees learned about Draught is all about, and this is not million in expenses, with a lion commitment the Ministry the communication strategies supposed to be the end goal projected year-end surplus of of Education has allocated implemented by the UCDSB REGULAR MENU & TAKE OUT of schools. We are saddened $0.4 million. to the UCDSB or ongoing Communications and Rela- by such a terrible loss and ap- Budget highlights in- responses to COVID-19. tionship Management (CRM) AVAILABLE palled by the failure of those clude: Board Improvement Plan team this year, and the goals Call to Order (613)535-2323 who were in positions of a $48.9 million special for Student Achievement & for the coming year. Staff responsibility and leadership education budget, which rep- Wellness Presented to Trust- outlined how crisis commu- who abdicated their duty of resents 12.8 per cent of the ees nication dominated much of care of those who were vul- Board's expense budget. Staff provided an over- the work this year due to the pieces of communication ed strategic communication nerable and innocent.” $1 million for mental view of how the UCDSB im- COVID-19 pandemic. This related to the pandemic, the planning, content develop- McAllister reiterated health supports plemented its action plan for work ranged from pre-plan- team also continued to share ment, marketing and program what the UCDSB is cur- $4.6 million for Indig- the Board Improvement Plan ning for the school year to positive news and success roll outs including the Level rently doing to turn intention enous Education supports for Student Achievement & direct school support during stories to ensure the school 1 Apprenticeship Program into action with Truth and $1.2 million for ongoing Wellness (BIPSAW), which the second and third waves board district sees all the launch at the Kemptville Reconciliation, and due to remote digital learning sup- focused this year on learning of the pandemic. good things happening within Campus, the Fentanyl and the school board’s commit- ports. recovery and renewal, student While the CRM depart- the school communities. The Youth Live Events and This ment to supporting the needs $1.1 million continued mental health and well-being, ment created more than 140 CRM department also provid- Is Us Video Series.

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