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www.southgrenvillejournal.ca Prescott, Ontario $1.00 HST Included Vol. 1, No. 19 Wednesday, May 27, 2020 Local subscription rate $36/year (HST included) Drive-by South Grenville Star birthday surprise! of the Week is...

Glen and Cindy Libby

From a nomination: “I would like to nominate Glen and Cindy Libby for Star of the Week. These two wonderful people have dedicated every weekend to helping our residents at Mayfield get out to walk and even had karaoke in the courtyard for them. They are both amazing people and do it all with a smile.”

If you would like to nominate someone for Star of the Week, email [email protected] or fill out the nomination form at www.southgrenvillejournal.ca Today’s Star of the Week brought to you by: Joan Burchell, 76, right, celebrated her birthday last week in a way she never has before. Her large family, including sister PRESCOTT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC Esther Roduner (left) did a drive by in front of Joan and husband Jim’s home. By the time all her relatives dropped off their Laser, Shockwave and Physiotherapy gifts and well wishes, the parade lasted nearly 40 minutes. Social distances were respected at all times. JOURNAL PHOTO/BURCHELL 114 King St. W., Prescott 613-925-3436 Prescott passes final budget, no tax increases BY CONAN DE VRIES the budget down to a zero- revenues and expenditures While the numbers aren’t all his mind. in a planning or explora- percent increase, it was in the water and waste- in quite yet, Armstrong hint- McConnell was also tory stage, and work will PRESCOTT - Despite decided to forego the an- water budget come in at ed there might be a small hoping that some sidewalk continue on all of them this some unique pressures on nual one percent infrastruc- $2,887,570. surplus from 2019. Young work could be done this year. They include plan- the town’s finances, Prescott ture levy this year; $24,000 The budget report, liked the idea of putting year, despite the planned ning for a new arena and has passed a budget that planned for sidewalk re- which was presented by any surplus the town might budget curtailment. Mayor recreation complex as well does not include any tax in- pairs would be excised; Prescott’s CAO and treas- have this year towards the Brett Todd agreed and asked as for a new water tower. creases this year. and the budget for second urer Matthew Armstrong, infrastructure reserve, and Armstrong to take another Preparation will also con- At a regular meeting held phase renovations at town also recommended new the CAO concurred. look just in case a few dol- tinue for maintenance work last week by teleconference, hall would be reduced by deadlines for the payment “If we’re able to offset lars could be squeezed out to be done on the Edward town council approved $6,000. of property taxes. The first all the losses in revenue of the budget to accommo- Street overpass and for the both the operations budget Waste and wastewater installment will be due on through savings in expens- date at least some sidewalk planned reconstruction of and the planning, oper- rates will also not increase August 31 and the second es, and we end up with an work this year. either Dibble or East streets. ational and capital projects this year, and at a previ- on October 31, which will amount in excess of ex- Councillor Teresa Jans- The town is also continuing budget, which were revised ous meeting, council had give the town the capacity penses in 2020, then we’d man was glad to see that the to look into the possibility to include a zero-percent agreed to permit Rideau St. to pay its education taxes, put up to the amount of the proposal to waive the pen- of purchasing the federal tax increase. Lawrence Utilities to waive which also come due in two one percent into the infra- alties on residents who can’t lands along the waterfront Before the global corona- late payment fees, a pro- installments. structure reserve fund, with pay their water and waste- east of Boundary Street. The virus pandemic and the posal that had to be, and The budget met with ap- the remaining amount go- water bills on time was ac- creation of a dog park and resultant economic shut- was, agreed upon by all of proval from all members of ing into fiscal policy,” said cepted. installation of lights along down, the town had been RSL’s municipal customers. council, though there were Armstrong. “I was very pleased to the Heritage Trail are in their planning a 1.55 percent The net contribution to a few quibbles. Councillor The discussion between read that all the partnering preliminary phase, as is the increase in prop- reserves in the 2020 budget Ray Young still thought it Young and Armstrong municipalities agreed to the town’s plan to gain provin- erty tax levies amounted to $1,509,167, prudent to set aside the one caught the attention of RSL late payment request,” cial site certification for its and a two per- not counting capital and percent infrastructure levy, Councillor Lee McConnell, she said. vacant industrial proper- cent increase in operational projects, while in order to ensure the town who has long been against The operations portion ties. A proposal to have art water and waste- the net contribution to re- had the resources necessary the idea of imposing the of the budget passed with students from South Gren- water rates. Both serves in the water and to deal with any needed re- annual one percent infra- unanimous support. ville District High School planned hikes wastewater budget was pairs or unexpected main- structure levy. However, if The CAO then presented paint a mural at the beach were scrapped, $453,305. The operational tenance issues. He also the money were to come the budget for planning, will be held off until school and the budget budget this year is balanced asked the CAO about the from surplus funds, and not operational and capital pro- is back in session. revamped. at $9,204,730 in revenues potential for a surplus aris- from an additional tax, he jects. BUDGET In order to get and expenditures, while ing from last year’s budget. might be willing to change Several projects remain continues on page 3 Page 2 WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 South Grenville Journal

We are part of the MacKay family. Out front is Cleo, a three-year-old Chocolate Point. I love to play, to the left is Xzander - I’m eight-years- old and Lilac Point, I like napping with my brothers and watching the birds. Out back is Tsar. I’m eight-years-old too and Blue Point, my favourite thing is to nap in front of the fire and play with my dads. Then there is me, I’m Symba. I’m just one-year-old so I’m the baby and I take advantage of that because everyone loves me. I love playing and stalking the dogs. We love our home and our dads Dan & Tim MacKay.

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1967 Jeep Gladiator South Grenville Journal WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 Page 3 Prescott opens some facilities, with restrictions By Conan de Vries Town hall is still closed Health Centre on King provided so that the splash these facilities, however, from Quebec who nor- to the public, but remains Street is also closed, with pad can be opened as soon will still be offered employ- mally use the marina and PRESCOTT - At a regu- operational and continues only homecare provider St. as provincial guidelines ment. Armstrong noted who would otherwise be lar meeting of council last to provide a full range of Elizabeth Healthcare still permit. that offers of employment warmly welcomed. The week, held by teleconfer- service to town residents. operating out of the build- “Even if we get a short have been made to only mayor noted that the issue ence, Prescott’s CAO and Town staff can be reached ing. The Prescott Public season, it’s better than returning students, about had come up at a recent treasurer provided the by phone at 613-925- Library is closed, too, but none,” said Armstrong. 9-10 offers in all, and that meeting of the EMCG, and town’s elected officials an 2812 extension 6200 or by is implementing a pick-up Mayor Brett Todd cau- until the lighthouse and he said that since inter- overview of the status of emailing admin@prescott. and drop-off service. tioned though that it may park open, they will all be provincial travel has not various facilities and activ- ca. Some changes are be- Perhaps the biggest be some time before the employed at the marina, been restricted there are ities around town. ing implemented, though, development in town is splash pad, the commun- which is now open to boat- no additional restrictions Municipal operations in the ground floor offices the ongoing work on the ity pool and the beach are ers, though with some re- on boaters from Quebec. underwent many changes to ensure the safety of both new splash pad at Cen- opened to the public, not- strictions. While the docks at the due to the global corona- staff and residents in an- tennial Park. Most of the ing that it will be difficult Councillor Teresa Jans- marina are open, the main virus pandemic and the ticipation of town hall’s re- apparatus is in place, and to ensure that social dis- man asked if there was building is not, but prep- resultant economic shut- opening. now work will turn to con- tancing rules are observed enough work for that arations are being made down, and the changes By-law officers continue structing the pump house in these places, the bath- many students at the mar- to open the offices at the continue as society slowly to patrol the town to ensure and hooking up the water. rooms and changerooms ina, and was reassured by end of this week. Plexiglass reopens. The town’s Emer- that residents are adhering “The committee is being a particular concern. the CAO that there would barriers are being erected gency Management Con- to provincial social distan- just over the moon,” said “It’s very much up in be. inside and a more rigorous trol Group (EMCG) meets cing rules. Town hall has Councillor Leanne Bur- the air for determining an The marina is open cleaning regimen is being regularly to discuss the also been able to procure a ton, who was a member of actual opening date,” said to leaseholders only, and implemented. changing demands to supply of non-surgical face the community group that Todd. “We’ll open when we transient boaters are not Armstrong also pointed make sure the town re- masks, which will be made helped design and fund can, obviously, but we’re permitted to dock at the out in his report that the mains in compliance with available to municipal em- the splash pad. “The vision going to have to do it safe- facility. This applies also town’s tennis courts are the most current provin- ployees and also to local is coming together.” ly.” to American boaters, who, now open but that club- cial guidelines. businesses that may be The councillor also Armstrong said that since the US-Canada bor- house is not. Parks around In his report, Prescott’s having difficulty acquiring asked if summer staff will there are no plans to re- der remains closed, will town are now open, too, treasurer and CAO, Mat- masks. This purchase was be trained on the oper- open Centennial Park or not be permitted to dock but only for gatherings of thew Armstrong, outlined made in partnership with ation of the facility de- its recreational facilities at the marina. Transient no more than five people, some of the things the Prescott’s BIA. spite the fact that due to before the end of June. The boaters, however, will be all of whom must be from town is doing to accom- The Leo Boivin Com- pandemic restrictions it same is also true of the allowed to stop in to refuel the same household. Park modate both the health munity Centre remains might not open for a while. lighthouse at the town’s or to pump out. Councillor benches, play structures guidelines and the need to closed, as does Walker The CAO responded that marina. Summer students Lee McConnell wondered and picnic tables, how- resume economic activity. House. The Prescott training would indeed be who normally help operate about the many boaters ever, remain off limits. budget continues from page 1 The list of capital pro- the purchase of a sidewalk The expenditures that barriers going up on the The CAO confirmed, how- “It would help those big jects includes any pro- plow and attachments, a will accrue entirely in 2020 north side of the subdiv- ever, that a work order trucks get around those posal that will cost more backpack sander for the will amount to $298,500, ision across from the high has already been issued corners,” said Young. than $10,000 and which plow, the replacement with a further $325,000 school. The CAO said that for their repair and that The mayor wasn’t en- will produce some tan- of the aging front-end to accrue either in 2020 work is proceeding well, work will begin in several tirely against the idea of gible, material asset, as mower – or failing that the or 2021. There will also be but the project will likely weeks. approving a change to opposed to a study or purchase of a large mower $325,000 of expenditures take a little longer to com- With the annual re- the left-turn lane lines at survey or plan of some attachment – and the re- financed entirely through plete due to the delays re- painting of the lines on last week’s meeting but sort. Capital projects to furbishment of the town’s debt, which will have no sulting from the pandem- the town’s streets set to thought it prudent to be completed this year front-end loader. impact on cash flow. ic. The barriers were to be begin soon, Council- have a report presented include reinforcement The cost of all the cap- Council was again fully installed by the end lor Young wondered if at the next council meet- of the breakwall at the ital projects comes out pleased with the budget of June, but the expected it might be possible to ing so a more detailed water treatment plant, as to $809,500. The total ex- and it was approved with date of completion has move the stop lines on discussion could be had. well as the fortification of penditure on operational council’s full support. been pushed back 4-6 the town’s dedicated left- Armstrong said he would the break wall elsewhere projects planned for this Mayor Brett Todd did, weeks. turn lanes back a bit. Of look into the possibility of along the waterfront. Re- year will be $139,000, however, ask for reassur- Burton also pointed particular interest were implementing the chan- placement gear for the and they include the ance that the LED conver- out that there are some the turn lanes at Churchill ges this season and would fire department is in the preservation of town re- sion project, which has streetlights out atop the and Edward streets and at come back to council with budget, as is the evalua- cords, replacement of dragged on for some time, Edward Street overpass. King and Edward streets. a report. tion and repair of park locks and keys at town will, in fact, be completed play structures. The cre- facilities, a barrier system this year. Armstrong indi- ation of accessible side- in the operations yard cated that there were only walks on King Street near and ongoing support of a few more light stan- Walker House as well as the town’s Community dards to be switched over COviD-19 fRONTliNE hEROES on Edward Street at both Improvement Program around town and that In your own words, send us the Water and Irvine inter- (CIP). they were all scheduled sections has also been in- Armstrong’s report for completion. a good news story about a cluded in the budget, and also outlined how these “The intention is that person or a local business or the town’s long-running expenditures will im- by the end of 2020, we will organization who went above LED conversion project pact cash flow in 2020, have all of our streetlights and beyond to help someone. will also be completed in a particularly important switched over to LEDs,” 2020. The budget also in- consideration given the said the CAO. cludes some substantial expected decrease in rev- Councillor Leanne repairs made to the docks enue this year due to the Burton also noted that she at the marina, as well as economic shutdown. was glad to see the sound GOOD Ingredion Plant circa 1970 Each week we’ll choose a NEWS winner and publish their story and photo in the South Grenville Journal PROJECT and on Facebook Email your personally written story of 300 words or less with a photo to [email protected] by Friday 5 pm of each week to be eligible Part of the Community Brought to you By: The Downtown Prescott BIA, Town of Prescott and the since 1858 South Grenville Journal Page 4 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 SOUTH GRENVILLE JOURNAL Introducing Cyber Seniors WALKER I know it can be easy to seniors.org to see what they ful week with SCWW and HOUSE fall into a trap of negativity WALKER HOUSEE have to offer to improve enjoyed a visit from author these days, but I am also NEWS your tech game or call Sherry Pringle on Friday. 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Un- burned down. sturdy, frequent use. know and I know if I had ades since I had been in kidding solicited conversations Me: There was a Boar’s A couple of those signs planned better, I could a laundromat, and the about everything and Head in Morrisburg? look tattered. have made a trip to the thought of a laundromat William Lower anyone in the commun- Customer 1: (realizing Customer 2: They got bank to get my quarters. instantly took me back ity can enlighten you I am not a local and a tad machines in my build- But as far as I am con- to Toronto’s Queen Street shoe Tavern served up about the comings and more irritated) No, the ing, but not enough. cerned, ‘plan’ is just an- West before it was trendy; cheap beer and coun- goings, some of it even laundromat. He goes on to explain other four-letter word. when it was home to stu- try and western music, being helpful. Me: We could sure use the math on how many It’s not nearly as sophis- dent dwellings like the often with live bands and Like today. another laundromat. apartments there are ticated as the word ‘grov- house I shared with four sometimes with people Customer 1: They’ve Taking the conversa- in his apartment build- el’. other male university whose names you might opened up a new laun- tion down this path is a ing compared to the But I am at one with students. recognize. dromat in Cardinal. sure-fire way to segue number of washing ma- the universe and the Come laundry night, I can’t remember Customer 2: Really? into all the woes of laun- chines and dryers there laundromat. I no longer we would all scoop up whether we took turns or Customer 1: Yeah, dromat life. are, and it becomes look on this as such a whatever piles of cloth- flipped a coin to decide they said last week they Customer 1: (taking easy to understand why distasteful chore. I am ing, bedding and towels who was going to go and were going to open it the bait) Well, half the this man chose to come a now regular and rec- that, in hindsight, must load everyone’s clothes Tuesday, which was yes- ones here are out of or- here instead. The math ognize a few faces, from have been like their in dryers. It was never a terday, but I don’t know if der. doesn’t work. time to time. own petri dish, and we welcome interruption, they opened. He has a point. I am It’s fascinating to Besides the time- would make our way leaving a warm bar to I had no idea about a sitting beside a washing watch people at the laun- savings of a laundromat down to the laundromat face the cold Toronto laundromat opening in machine sounding like dromat. All the clothes where you can take mul- - trudging through what night and the sobering Cardinal, and since that a mechanical stuck pig that once looked good tiple machines and do a I always remember to be task of not losing any would be closer for me, I squealing into perpetu- on mannequins and the day’s worth of laundry blowing, snowy nights. roommates’ socks. gingerly entered the con- ity or until my quarters sheets that once looked in an hour and half, now It was forever February I did not look forward versation. run out. No doubt, this good on beds in maga- with COVID-19 and iso- in the laundromat; dark to reliving laundromat Me: Where is it? is not long from having zine ads and the towels lation, I’ll welcome the and snowing. days. Let’s face it, it’s an Customer 1: Right an “Out of Order” sign that were once fluffy, laundromat camarad- We would overload odious task and every across from the Boar’s placed on it. Some of now all look drab and erie with open arms and the machines, feed them laundromat I have ever Head, there. You know the signs are hand-writ- dreary as they tumble a covered mouth. And coins, and toss in prob- been in has florescent the Boar’s Head? ten on scraps of paper dry in overloaded, clank- I welcome the sense of ably too much soap, lighting, often with one Me: Sure. and taped to the lid of a ing, coin-fed machines. community. Even if it is then go back out across tube burned out. Sort of true. I remem- washer or the door of a I have become quite in a laundromat. the street to the north They are depressing ber seeing it in Cardinal dryer. Other “Out of Or- adept at going to various Brother, can you spare side where the Horse- places, if the truth be somewhere. der’ signs are premedi- retailers and begging for a quarter? COVID drives out some fun but golf still links players As often ill-con- a shot at it. I walked the my credit, I’ve never of the fun out of it. A with no congregating in sidered COVID-19 re- A selected four courses wrapped an unco- lot of the socializing in the club house after the strictions continue New trying to get a feel for operative club around golf happens between game. Who ever thought to be shed like an old View it and joined the lads a tree and I’ve never cart mates… especially I’d miss my driver! snakeskin, it was in- in the clubhouses tossed my bag into a spiring to see golf By Tom after 18 holes and re- water hazard. courses open up again. Van Dusen rounds for some fan- I joined Rawi Zay- It seems like such a atics. I wore cowboy adi, Don Belanger, and TOWNSHIP OF small thing really! In boots and a long can- Mitch Provost at the EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL previous years, the when two of my broth- vas duster which we emerald green Pres- season`s opening ers finally persuaded were able to convince cott links Saturday. In was something only me to go on a spring some Americans was the pro shop, I got a the most avid golf- golf trip to Maryland. standard golf gear in rundown on COVID ers would notice. This “I don’t golf,” I re- Canada. rules while paying my Community Development Committee time out, even sworn minded them… “and I Over the past 20 $42 bill for 18 holes Monday, June 1, 6:30 p.m. non-golfers are tak- don’t want to golf.” years, I’ve improved with cart, one man ing it as another sign They were quick to as a golfer but not by per pre-sanitized con- COVID Crisis shackles retort: “Yeah, but do much. I’m usually the veyance in the name Committee of the Whole are slowly being cast you drink beer…” highest score in any of distancing. What a off. They already knew foursome and often luxury, I thought… a – Admin & Finance For me, it felt lib- the answer. “Yes,” I al- the one uttering the cart all to yourself in- Monday June 8, 1:00 p.m. erating to learn that lowed. “I usually try most profanities. I’ve stead of jockeying with Prescott Gold Club to avoid that Amer- had a lot of trouble some other lug over was up and running ican coloured water adapting to the golfer’s who’s driving! We were Committee of the Whole – PW/ES/F with some COVID pre- though.” credo of the game not also cautioned against Monday, June 15, 1:00 p.m. cautions in place. Like So, I went on tour being about the score pulling up the flag on most golfers, I have with close to 40 other but about having fun each hole and shak- a love-hate relation- guys with different lev- out on the links with ing hands at the end of Port Management Committee ship with the game. I els of proficiency but your buddies. You the round; we tapped never wanted to play all better than me. That muff three shots in a clubs instead. Wednesday, June 17,9:00 a.m. and managed to avoid first time, I didn’t own row and it stops be- You know, that solo it until I was in my 50s, clubs and I didn’t take ing fun real quick! To cart thing took some From time to time, the Mayor meets with advisors and consultants for the municipality. Members of Council are always welcome to attend these meetings and occasionally ASK A REALTOR quorum may be present. The public will be notified that the meetings are planned and any information received will be reported at regular Council meetings VIGNETTES …. how to create illusions and a life A vignette is a classic staging technique that suggests uses for a space that are both All meetings are open to the public and are held at the inviting and purposeful: perhaps a chess or board game in a quiet nook, or a reading Township Office in Spencerville unless otherwise noted. chair with a lamp and table in a cozy corner. By using what you have in a creative way, you turn your house into a showpiece where the buyer is free to imagine his or Please check the municipal website for the most her own family relaxing. current list of upcoming meetings www.TWPEC.ca Entryways are much more than a place for your keys: Staged properly, they invite the buyer to spend as much time as possible exploring your house. A small bench or table, an attractive spread of cookies or an array of candles can make your foyer intriguing and comforting to new visitors. It is true that first impressions are everything. A warm cozy feel that hugs you when you enter. I Recycling South Grenville don’t care for scented candles masking the natural scents. Don’t get me wrong I love Easy Tips them, but not in a listed home. Clean is the smell we want. Clean your garage. What I always say to my sellers is....”HEY you are moving ! Pack it up !” While you may use the garage as a catchall, you can transform the whole Used Kleenex/Paper Towels feel of your house by cleaning it out, bleaching the floors, painting the walls and letting Journal a little light in. A spotless, well-organized garage is a lovely surprise that shows your are noT recyclable buyer how meticulous you can be. A common pitfall when staging the dining room, however, is overdoing it. 613-925-4265 Remember to edit yourself -- you’re telling just enough of the story to inspire your Township Office –613 658-3055, Recreation Director - buyers, not overwhelm them with your vision. We don’t need to see your set up for 613-349-9491, Public Works-613-657-4606, 12 guests.... Stay tuned for more ideas and feel free to contact me if you are readying to sell. Environmental Services- 613-657-3765 www.southgrenvillejournal.ca Together Virtually and Safely, we can get you, and your family home ready. www.TWPEC.ca Page 6 WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 South Grenville Journal JournalEDITORIAL editor’s notebook Little vampires What a beautiful weekend. The sun was shining, summer, without fail, I hear “do you have chicken Blame it on the lilac and a perfectly refreshing breeze whistled through pox?”, “did you get into something poisonous?”. No, I didn’t make it to the office again. the air. The squirrels and birds were out in our yard. As a child, it was my mother explaining to curi- Along with something else. ous and concerned inquirers that no, I was not After a week of working from home, I had full intention of head- Mosquitoes. The true nemesis of the human carrying an infectious disease. The head-to-toe ing into the office on Monday morning. The powers-that-be say it’s race. Feeding on us. Leaving us spots were caused by mosquitoes. permissible. Sending and receiving email from my office computer injured and without recourse. Bit- It’s an assurance I’ve repeated to is slightly less cumbersome than juggling messages between my ing between toes and on the palms Publisher’s others as an adult. Often. phone and iPad. I haven’t checked out the bottomless candy bowl of hands and all the other delicate Pen I came in Sunday from my gar- spots. Jerks. den satisfied with the day’s work. on the side of our office manager Christel’s desk in at least 10 days. Kate I spent five mornings straight, A quick look in the mirror revealed There is a good chance she has restocked it with those wonderful Martelle tiny chocolate bars by now. Thinking it would also be an excuse to weekend included, working in my a touch of pink to my skin. A sum- flower beds. Shoveling out chunks mer tradition – the first sunburn. fire up the old car, a trip to King Street had most definitely been the of earth, pulling seemingly endless No big deal. A few small bruises plan. weeds, and finally placing the delicate flora in their and scratches as well – all part of the process (espe- But then I caught an aroma from the blossoming lilac bushes in new homes. cially if you’re particularly klutzy like myself). our yard. I felt a sense of accomplishment that we all Soon, I felt the familiar itching on my feet, A few days ago, my son asked me what I thought would be left be- understand, but which is so hard to explain. Is gar- legs, arms, and face. They got me. A full-fledged hind from COVID-19; what would remain from the experience long dening fun or easy? Not really. Do I adore it? Ab- coordinated attack while I was distracted and de- after the health concerns had been addressed and dealt with. Once solutely. Maybe it’s the feeling of connectivity to fenceless in my garden. They got me again this the earth. Maybe it’s the power to make something year, and early. we have scaled that pandemic-sized mountain and readjusted how yours; to follow through on a goal. Maybe it’s just I should have known better. I wasn’t even wear- we do life, what is going to be left behind as a reminder…or as a plain old sunshine and exercise. Whatever the case ing bug-spray. Rookie mistakes were made. necessity? may be, gardening gets to the soul. Alas, all I can do is grin and bear it. And don’t In speaking with the world these days (mostly online or with a cell Now, back to the topic at hand. Nature’s tiny scratch. Don’t even think about scratching. phone in my hand), me in my remote location communicating with vampires. Did you know there are over 3,500 spe- I guess life’s always like that – good and bad and the rest of the world from their own personal safe places, there is a cies of mosquito worldwide? 3,500 species all wait- ying and yang and all that balance stuff. I get it, and reoccurring mention of how smoothly we have transitioned from ing to feast and fly. Their numbers are immeasur- truly the spots don’t really bother me after nearly office to home. Using the technology of the day, we have adapted able, and all we’ve got is bug-spray and citronella 33 years. Still, I hate those little vampires. candles. amazingly well dwelling in a home office. A common thread throughout my life has oc- See you soon South Grenville, Sometimes, it’s like we never really needed that office anyway. curred between May-September annually. Every Kate Writing this column from the peaceful setting of our back yard, that massive growth of lilac just up the road but close enough to get the occasional whiff of, I’m certainly questioning why I would want to do this anywhere else. London Calling My first answer to my son’s timely inquiry would be that we are go- I’ve been to London maybe 30 or 40 times. years, the tower has been home to some of the ing to see a shift in the workforce, a surge in the realization that we A couple of times for work, one memorable most infamous characters in English history. can do a lot of this from home…and the obvious social, economic school trip to Parliament, but mainly I’ve gone It is also home to the breathtaking Crown for sports. Jewels. This poor hack doesn’t have the words and environmental benefits that could result. We will be alert to the London is home to a plethora of top-class to describe how truly stunning this collection fact that a portion of us can produce the same amount of work re- soccer teams, and so being a reasonably dedi- of jeweled opulence is, but if you’ve ever seen gardless of our location…and that somehow equates to weekly fill- cated supporter of the finest a picture of them - that equates ups, just to do your job, becoming monthly. soccer team ever (Aston Villa to about one percent of their im- Less disruption to the ozone layer. – no discussion will be entered pact when seen in person. Less erosion of the bank account. into regarding the validity of my THAT From the tower we made BRITISH GUY Some of us can do this from home…saving money for us and our claim), I travelled down to “The a short journey to London Smoke” on a regular basis. Bridge and gazed at upon the employers. It will be that reduction to the cost of doing business Even with favourable sports dirty brown waters of the River MIKE that will, in all likelihood, be one of the driving factors pushing results, I’ve never really enjoyed Thames (it’s famously dirty!). business to the shift back home. my trips to the capital city. It’s EVANS From there – it was to Parlia- While not everyone is excited about the resulting cultural effect busy. Really busy. Too many ment. Sadly, the general public of reducing brick-and-motor workplaces, this current situation has people, busses, and agendas. isn’t allowed to get too close anymore unless certainly given credence to the fact that we have the tools to do so So, I felt very little joy when a little over three on a prearranged tour. A magnificent structure very close at hand. years ago Kate told me she desperately wanted that again has its roots in the distant past. Then Someday…but not today. to visit there… and to take her then 16-year-old of course, the famous Big Ben, which is incred- brother with us, as he had never had the oppor- ibly impressive when standing at its base. Today, we can just relax and smell the flowers. tunity before. There are a few things I miss from home – I was faced with the thought of travelling to cookies being the main one! So, a quick stop one of my least favourite places and making at a corner store was an absolute must for me. joe sure two first-time visitors have an amazing This delight was tempered by the fact that Kate time. and Silas (her brother) both thought they were Kate has a very logical and analytical mind. excellent too. A solution to this was quickly She books all of our trips and all of the activ- found – the hotel room safe! I was quite happy ities that we do when travelling. I don’t get too to leave passports, phones, and cash at risk so involved – partly out of laziness, but mostly be- I could put my cookies out of harm’s way from cause Kate is incredibly good at finding the bal- Canadian thieves. PublisherPublisher The Prescott South GrenvilleJournal is Journal published is weekly published by St. weekly Lawrence by St. Lawrence Printing Printing.,Evans Printing 3201 Ltd.,Cty. Rd. 165 2 King East, St. RR3, E, Prescott,Prescott, Ontario,Ontario, ance between sightseeing and relaxing. Our second day was a whirlwind. Starting at LONGEvans TERM RECOVERY: Printing Ltd. 1. Re-evaluate your business strategy. You are under no obligation to replicate loss.K0EBox 940,1T0, K0E(613) 1T0, 925- 613- 4265, 925- fax 4265, (613) fax 925-2837, 613-925-3472, e-mail However, when I saw the plans for out two St. Paul’s Cathedral, onto Westminster Abbey, 2. Determine the true need to replace items in every affected area. Approach each with an initialNews evaluation. 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Letters to the Editor welcome – email: [email protected] or fax: 613-925-3472 South Grenville Journal WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 Page 7 Marina reopens with heavy precautions to prevent C-19 community spread Decisions, decisions. barriers are being installed For a start, Prescott have just 10 seasonal slip late the fundamental Even though we may at the customer service lacks the legal ability to do holders in the marina from rights that Canadian cit- be well into Phase One of desk. Cash will not be ac- anything like this. Provin- Quebec. What form of izens have to freely travel the Ontario government’s cepted (debit and credit cial border matters are the traffic represents the big- within the country. plans to re-open the prov- only). Bathrooms will be jurisdiction of the prov- gest risk to locals when it Re-opening society is ince during the COVID-19 has been ongoing since restricted to one person inces, so this is a discus- comes to COVID-19? not going to come without pandemic, a lot of the March 23rd) over the past and a time and will be sani- sion that can only be had Also, even if we were to risks. But those risks can toughest aspects of deal- couple of weeks, the deci- tized between each use. at that level. And since the try and establish some sort come from anywhere, not ing with this virus remain sion was made to proceed Carts will be sanitized after Ontario border has been of travel ban to keep out just across provincial bor- in front of us. Although with a staged re-opening each use as well, along open to Quebec from our COVID-19, we couldn’t just ders, even from known hot we are of course following that would culminate in with laundry facilities. side all along through block traffic from Quebec. zones for the virus. As we the rules and regulations the mostly full operation of And so on. While our the COVID-19 crisis, our To do this properly, a stan- start moving around and set forth by the province the marina as of June 1st. marina will be open this hands are essentially tied dard would have to be set traveling farther afield this and working closely with This will not be any- summer, the town is taking here. on why and how we would summer, remember that our partners in the Leeds, thing close to a normal every possible precaution Furthermore, you can’t ban outsiders, almost cer- the possibility of commun- Grenville & Lanark Public summer, though. No tran- to protect the health of our just single out boaters tainly based on the virus ity transmission will travel Health Unit, we will have sient boaters will be al- staff and those enjoying when looking at visitors transmission numbers in along with us, and keep a number of significant lowed to dock. Transients the waves on the St. Law- from Quebec. If you want specific communities. This taking every precaution to decisions to make locally will be restricted to just rence River. to go down that road, why would necessitate a look look after ourselves and in the weeks ahead, par- quick stops for fuel. Strin- But despite some con- would you stop at the at places like Toronto, also others. Complacency is the ticularly regarding the pos- gent requirements have cerns raised last week, one marina? What about traf- with a higher number of main enemy right now, not sible opening of the beach, been set for the wearing thing we will not be doing fic coming off Hwy. 401? cases. borders. pool, and new splash pad of masks. Gatherings on is restricting marina access Quebec vehicles stop every Examples above show We are in this together at Centennial Park. docks have been banned, to our slip leaseholders single day at our north-end the impossibility of estab- as Canadians. This is not One of these key deci- along with BBQs, picnics, from Quebec. Even though businesses for gas, food, lishing no-travel zones the time for municipalities sions has already been and get-togethers of any we all share a general sense and other essentials. within Ontario, and even to act on their own. We made, actually, with re- kind on marina property. of apprehension about vis- Sure, there is a differ- within Canada, with any need to continue to work gard to the reopening of The usual picnic tables will itors from Montreal and ence with the marina, sort of fairness or effect- collectively for the good of the Prescott Marina. After not be put out this sum- the surrounding region which is a second home iveness. And this is with- the entire country, across deliberations with our Mu- mer. right now due to the high- to many during the sum- out even getting into the our provinces, on our nicipal Emergency Control Only two customers will er number of COVID-19 mer months. But take into charter challenge going highways, in our stores, Group (which, along with be allowed in the marina cases that our friends and account the sheer volume forward in the courts now, and, yes, in our marinas, so myself as mayor, looks building at a time. Hand neighbours to the east are here. Tens of thousands of which takes on restrictions that we eventually make it after health and safety sanitization will be man- sadly experiencing, it isn’t vehicles from across Can- imposed by Newfound- through to the other side of issues during the munici- datory on entry. Plexiglass possible or practical for us ada go past our 401 front land because of concerns this crisis and put the virus pal state of emergency that to prohibit visitors. door every day, where we that those measures vio- behind us. COVID continues to create new pressures for EC Council Writing this column on and the public we serve. public seating. All of our ings which are open to the At first glance this Monday, May 25, now that One of my worst worries is meetings are video-taped public to observe, we do may not appear to be a big we are ten weeks into the that we will not recognize and posted on YouTube not have the ability to hold deal, but in Edwardsburgh declaration of the provin- when or how to end COVID as we make every effort public meetings, required Cardinal we have four cial emergency on March measures and return to a to conduct public council under the Planning Act, in such public meetings on- 17, leads me to worry more more normalized state of meetings in an open and a similar manner. This is hold pending relief from each day about how or if has adjusted to the in- governance. transparent manner. understandable of course the provincial order which this situation that we find conveniences required and At the township level, But there is a price to as these public meetings, prohibits gatherings of ourselves accommodating the public has respected our municipal council pay for COVID-19 adjust- required under the Plan- more than five people. At will end. the fact that the offices are continues to meet, with ments, which is not im- ning Act, are necessary to least one major real-estate At both the United closed to walk-in traffic all members of council mediately obvious to the provide the public with an deal, now over 18 months County Offices and the and appointments are re- at their desks, for both general public and which opportunity to learn about in coming together, is on- TWP-EC Municipal Offices, quired for person-to-per- Committee of the Whole seriously hampers council and speak to issues such hold and at risk of collapse our staff have introduced son discussions. and Council meetings, ability to serve our con- as zoning by-law amend- because of a long-delayed measures to keep provid- Although we are told although the public gal- stituents. ments, site plan agreement public meeting required to ing the basic services that that these changes are ef- lery has been reduced to Although the Province matters, etc. Council must deal with a zoning change. our residents expect and fective for curtailing the one quarter of its original has provided temporary receive and consider the In the world of investors, good administration re- spread of COVID-19, they size to now accommodate changes under the Muni- minutes of these public both buyers & sellers, these quires. Social Distancing come at the cost of creat- the large expanded circle cipal Act which provide meetings before enacting kinds of delays can make has been introduced in all ing a distance between lo- required for the six foot the ability to hold virtual/ zoning by-law changes, or break a deal where tim- workplaces, and the staff cal municipal government separation of all desks and electronic council meet- etc. ing is everything. Augusta updates council on current operations under COVID 19 A special meeting of Authority for conservation parking area from becom- grass cutting; reconstruc- mercial real estate con- Council was held on Mon- and recreational purposes. ing muddy in times of heavy tion project to Cedar Grove tinues to sell in Augusta and day evening May 25 to pro- SNCA is in the first stage rain. Road planned to start mid- many new people are mov- vide council with updated of development and have Brad’s report confirmed June; and surface treat- ing to our community. Even information on current received funding to build a that current Road Mainten- ment projects on McCully with COVID-19 impacting operations of the township parking lot and some trails. ance and Operations in- and Hillbrook Roads slated most businesses across during COVID 19. Council p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at MERC Under the Public Works clude hardtop maintenance to late June. Finally, Brad Leeds and Grenville, our received several depart- and Saturdays from 9:00 Update, council learned (pothole repair); roadside confirmed that Augusta’s office has been handling mental reports that in- a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the that Public Works is now brushing and street sweep- waste transfer site will re numerous requests for new cluded: A Recreation Activ- Masonic Hall and is cur- operating on a 10-hour ing on various roads; litter start accepting bulky waste local business start-ups and ity Update; a Public Works rently recruiting venders workday, four days a week cleaning; culvert cleanout; with strict guidelines, to be has been involved in pro- Up-date, and a Planning and establishing guide- from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. grading gravel roads which announced soon. Zero tol- posals for business expan- Update. The following are lines. The Masonic Hall in in an effort to improve effi- is nearing completion for erance measures will be in sion as well. excerpts from the reports. North Augusta has been ciency and effectiveness of summer; and ongoing place to protect staff and More recently with the Under the Recreation Ac- completely emptied of un- operations at no additional ditching and drainage work. residents. weather improving outside, tivity Update, council learn- wanted storage items, the costs to the township. The municipality’s cur- The Planning Update ad- the Planning Department ed that all recreational fa- power is on and the trees Public Works Manager rent projects include: the vised council that Augusta has been inundated with cilities are currently closed and weeds growing around Brad Thake advised council reconstruction of Main Township’s Planning De- inquiries about everything for anything other than the hall have been cleared that Augusta Township has Street in North Augusta; partment present workload from zoning to severances, walking and hiking. Citizens and cleaned up by public signed a one-year contract roadside vegetation spray- exceeds 1.0 FTE. Although and some response times are advised not to touch any works. extension with Fast Eddie ing in partnership with Provincial regulations have have been impacted by the common surfaces or con- Isaac Scott has returned that commences on June 1, Counties to start in June; limited our ability to act additional meetings and gregate in groups of more to Augusta as a summer 2020. Brad also confirmed line painting in partnership fully on planning applica- time associated with re- than five people. The Mait- student and is busy clean- that preconstruction work with the Counties to start in tions, consultation is on- sponding to COVID-19 and land Soccer and North Au- ing up the parks and doing has begun on asphalting the July; the application of cal- going for many open files, communicating available gusta sports leagues have risk management work. parking apron at the May- cium (dust suppressant on and several new files that resources to local business been cancelled. Augusta Finally, Augusta Township nard Waste Transfer Station gravel roads); the cleanout include severance applica- owners. Council thanked Township is looking to start recently donated a parcel of to resolve safety issues with of catch basins; gravel ap- tions and site plan control staff for the updates and a farmer’s market on Wed- land on McCrea Road to the keeping the gravel free of plication starting in June. applications. the great work being per- nesday evenings from 3:00 South Nation Conservation potholes and to keep the Projects also include Residential and com- formed. Page 8 WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 South Grenville Journal COVID stressors result in a rise of depression, anxiety for locals by Veronica Burchell anymore. On a good day I where you feel you just can’t just felt lonely; on a bad day cope anymore – because of Tom and Charlotte are I felt abandoned by every- depressed mood or a racing TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL typical grandparents and one,” he says. mind – she reminds people they both volunteer in the Then, slowly, I did get there are other sources of NOTICE OF ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING Prescott community. They better and came out to a dif- help, one being a walk-in CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING own a nice home, a dog, and ferent world than it was six clinic at 25 Front Avenue in have great jobs, yet they al- weeks earlier when I was ad- Brockville. This site is open BY-LAW AMENDMENT ways feel out of step with mitted.” he says. “There was to Prescott and surrounding Beatty, Part of Park Lot 8, Registered Plan No. 9 their peers. Tom and Char- no where I could go, couldn’t areas as well as Brockville Part of Lot 27, Concession 2 lotte suffer from depression visit with my neighbours, residents. and anxiety, and COVID has nothing on the news but sta- The delivery of services 2039 County Road 44 posed some special prob- tistics of illness and deaths. at Front Avenue used to take lems for them. “Those are hard things to weeks to months to access. TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal has received a zoning According to research handle when you are sup- A referral had to be made by by-law amendment application which was deemed to be a complete application on prepared by Canadian As- posed to be accepting the your doctor and your name February 27, 2020; sociation for Mental Health world is a good place and went on a waiting list. That (CAMH) over the last five you deserve to live,” says was changed in 2019, when years, some form of mental Tom. it became a rapid-access AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of illness will affect as many as COVID had a different clinic, which means you can Edwardsburgh Cardinal will hold an online public meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday one in five Canadians during effect on Charlotte’s anxiety simply walk in, fill out an in- June 17th, 2020 to consider the following item: their lifetime. It may be time disorder. take form and go through a “I have worried almost short interview before being limited or prolonged, but • A proposed site-specific amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By law No. 2012- one in five will experience constantly for the last two assigned a counsellor. Usu- the fear and confusion these and a half months,” she says. ally you can be seen within 35, as amended, under the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, Section 34, illnesses bring. That number “I worry about my kids and an hour or two. for an approximately 0.8 ha (2 acres) of land, located in Part of Lot 27, Concession may be even higher now due grandkids the most. What The therapists at this 2 and known municipally as 2039 County Road 44 in the geographic Township of to the effect of COVID-19. would we do if they got it, clinic are now working re- Edwardsburgh. The purpose of the amendment is to amend the zoning on the property Recently local health- or God forbid, died of it?” motely, but can be reached from “Rural (RU)” to “Rural -Special Exception (RU-x)” to permit a 7-unit apartment care professionals are seeing she says. “And the worry just for a telephone appoint- building as an additional permitted use on the property. The effect of the amendment a rise in that number due to gets in a loop in the brain – ment by leaving a message. the special circumstances it makes you tired but keeps Someone will call you back would be to recognize an existing 7-unit multi-residential building on the property and resulting from coronavirus. you awake at night. You whether you need to talk bring the zoning into conformity with the Township’s Official Plan. Whether this will be an on- wonder if the people your just once or if you need sev- going situation has yet to kids work with are ‘safe’ and eral sessions to get the an- ANY PERSON may attend the online public meeting and/or make written or verbal who they are going to run swers you need. These are be determined; Chief Public representation either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that Health Officer of Canada Dr. into at the grocery store. certified counsellors who Theresa Tam has been tele- Your worries are on a tread- can help you develop cop- you are unable to attend the online meeting but wish to submit written comments, please vised saying it is too soon to mill of their own and they ing strategies or help you get ensure that your comments are delivered to the Community Development Coordinator’s tell if the mental impact of never run out of energy.” in touch with other supports office prior to the day of the meeting. If you would like to attend the public meeting in the pandemic will be long Charlotte says she has in the community. person, you must R.S.V.P. to Wendy Van Keulen at [email protected] or (613)658- lasting or more short term worn a mask and gloves Life for people like Tom 3055 ext x101. Please note that the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal will adhere as conditions change. There everywhere she goes since and Charlotte is fraught to all provincial orders and respect social distancing guidelines. Should the number of hasn’t been time yet to com- the beginning. She is upset with daily triggers for both pile enough accurate data with the people who laugh depression and anxiety, but attendees exceed the maximum allowed, you will be asked to attend online or you may on the mental health aspect it off and aren’t paying they say life is still filled with choose to make a submission in writing. Additional information and material about the of COVID. attention. She is still work- good things too – you just proposed by-law will be available to the public for inspection during regular business Tom and Charlotte say ing and volunteering, but have to look for them and try hours by contacting the Community Development Coordinator’s office. the virus has definitely taken that anxiety is always there to concentrate on the posi- its own unique toll on them. – subdued sometimes but tive. But if that is too difficult They have asked to keep always present. Medications to do, they also urge every- IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the their last name anonymous help, but they also slow her one to reach out. decision of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal due to the stigma which still down. She calls it a “trade “You never know what but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or surrounds mental illness. off” which most people with lies ahead,” says Tom. “One make written submissions to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal before the by-law They have both spoken can- a mental illness have to put thing I have learned is that is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. didly one-on-one and to up with. the professionals are there support groups about their “I battle this kind of worry for a reason and there is no personal battles, but say un- all the time, and yes, COVID reason to hesitate to ask for IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting fortunately society still looks has definitely made it worse help. If I had a heart con- or make written submissions to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal before the by- at people with these illness- - but it also shows me I am dition, I would take heart law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to a hearing of an es “in a different way”. That strong enough to deal with medication and talk to a appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, it – that’s the payoff and it specialist. Why should this fact, and because they have there are reasonable grounds to do so. professional adult children keeps me going.” be any different?” in this community, makes Locally, several doctors Hardy says it isn’t. Coun- them wary of “going public”. and health-care workers sellors are not there to judge IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIED of the decision of the Township of Edwardsburgh But both wanted to reach say calls for appointments and are bound by confi- Cardinal on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request out and help anyone who is for mental health concerns dentiality. Information you to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal at the address indicated below. struggling to maintain their are on the rise. Roseanne share will not be passed to mental health right now. Hardy, a nurse practitioner anyone else unless you sign FOR MORE INFORMATION about this matter, including information about appeal “Some days there is just working out of a Brockville a form allowing them to no energy there,” says Tom, clinic, says most questions speak to your doctor, spouse rights and information on how to participate in the online public meeting, contact the speaking about his 35-year are about how “normal” it or someone else. Community Development Coordinator’s office during regular business hours from battle with depression. is to worry about the pan- If the pandemic has cre- Monday to Friday (tel: 613-658-3055 ext 101; email [email protected]), or at the “Usually I am a pretty ener- demic and it’s outcome. She ated a situation that has you address below. getic guy. I love my job and says that some people have questioning your mental most of the time I’m eager even been forthright about health, or if it has made your DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH to go to work, but I still have not wanting to live anymore existing condition worse, CARDINAL THIS 27th DAY OF MAY, 2020. bouts (of depression) every if the world of isolation and options for help are avail- few years. First I slowly seem distancing has to go on able. Most family doctors to lose interest in things, much longer. are taking calls and seeing WENDY VAN KEULEN, then comes sadness and “More people, both men patients or doing telephone COMMUNITY negativity, and in a month or and women, are calling in consultations. Lanark, DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR six weeks, I slide to the point and asking their doctors Leeds and Grenville Addic- TOWNSHIP OF where I don’t want to get about how much worry is tions and Mental Health EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL dressed, or get out of bed.” normal and how to cope Rapid Access Clinic can be BOX 129 COVID came along while with it. Some of them are reached at 613-342-2262. Tom was in the middle of a asking about the symptoms The local Mental Health 18 CENTRE ST. depressive episode and def- of depression and we urge Crisis Line is available 24 SPENCERVILLE, ONTARIO K0E 1X0 initely made it worse. them to talk to someone – hours a day at 613-345-4600. “At first it didn’t really call the Mental Health Crisis If you feel overwhelmed have an impact; I was in Line if you have any doubts. or are in danger of hurting hospital and secluded, just You don’t have to be pre- yourself or someone else, trying to get back on my diagnosed with a mental going to the Emergency feet. About halfway through illness – you can always call Department at Brockville my treatment they closed and share your feelings and General Hospital is also an the hospital to visitors and fears,” she says. option. If you can’t get there Charlotte couldn’t come in If you do reach a place by yourself, call 911. SOUTH GRENVILLE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 Page 9 We would like to thank our local businesses for the changes you’ve made to help keep your employees, customers and our township safe. “Community spirit is alive and well in TWPEC, despite the challenges we face during this pandemic. It is now more important than ever for us to support our local businesses. These entrepreneurs are our friends, our family and our neighbours. They are the very foundation of what makes Edwardsburgh Cardinal a great place to live.” Edwardsburgh Cardinal Mayor, Pat Sayeau

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For complete details on township offi ce operations and service contact us at 613-658-3055 or visit us online at www.twpec.ca/covid19 Page 10 WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 SOUTH GRENVILLE JOURNAL

“Small business is at the very heart of communities like Prescott, so please know that we stand with you during this challenging time,” says Mayor Brett Todd. “The Town of Prescott is continuing operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. We stand ready to assist business however we can. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any concerns or questions, so we can best help you weather this storm together.” FBi Prescottʼs businesses are the backbone of our community, and need your support more than ever during these challenging times. They provide vital products, services and experiences & contribute their time and resources to support our community in countless ways. Please Show Your Support and Buy Local Wherever Possible!

WE’RE STILL OPEN DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. We are once again open for walk-in business, following physical distancing and safety measures. Customers who desire curb side service can continue to receive this. Call (613) 925-4286. A small town pharmacy with world-class service Thank you for your continued Lewis, Lynn We are still here to serve our customers. patience and support. and staff We offer curbside pick up or we can try to arrange delivery of your prescriptions. New patients always welcome. BEACH Like us on We are proud to be part of the community. HOME HARDWARE Facebook (613) 925-4233 FAX (613) 925-2875 199 Irvine Dr. Prescott 613-925-4286 254 King St W. Prescott, ON (just behind Burger King) HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9am-6 pm Sat. 9am-3pm

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King Edward Auto Parts Everything you HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT need for your vehicle & more CERB/EI? Business Supports? Currently at LeMar we are offering Employment and Training? product purchase for porch pick up, and OPEN 9-5 DAILY CONTACT US Phone any of our locations and leave a message have tutorial how-to videos on Facebook. Brockville: 613-342-2312 CALL AHEAD FOR Accepting donations for the local food bank. Prescott: 613-925-0222 Kemptville: 613-258-6576 CURB-SIDE PICK UP Email: [email protected] On Facebook: LeMar LUXE spa studio www.cseconsultation.com www.instagram.com/lemarluxe 476 King W, Prescott 613-925-1000 SOUTH GRENVILLE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 Page 11 Prescott’s Maple D Products offers taste of home By Veronica Burchell his work-related transfer. She and her tidy kitch- She brings her culinary en have been cleared by PRESCOTT - Mem- talent and fresh ideas proper health authorities ories of the sights and from a similar business to offer these take-out smells of grandma’s she created while they foods. That was Des- kitchen can make any- lived near Navan. champs’ first priority in one’s mouth water. If you “We just love it here. bringing her business to find yourself craving a re- I am looking forward to life. Then she set about turn to those tasty days, getting to know people – coming up with a menu who are you going to call? lots of people,” says the which includes some old Florence Deschamps of effervescent cook who favorites from Navan and course. has a charming French some new additions just Maple D Products and accent and French cook- for Prescott. Takeout Meals by Flor- ing heritage. “I love to “Each item is cooked ence at 550 King Street cook and so each meal by me, using fresh, West is the newest busi- is a little bit of love for healthy ingredients,” she ness to burst onto the people.” says. It is then packaged Prescott cuisine scene. Florence understands in separate containers She is currently working that good food is one and frozen. If you order on building a clientele thing which will always ahead, she will make it and would like people to please people and bring all fresh in the morning know she offers a tasty al- back their own memories for afternoon or evening ternative to fast food, any of home. Her takeout pick up. Simply pop it in time day or night. meals run the gamut of the microwave, she says, In the wake of comfort food - including and enjoy any time of day COVID-19 closures, it is aromatic soups, full tur- or night. Maple D and Meals by Florence: Florence Deschamps is pictured here in her health unit ap- proved kitchen with just a small sample of her homemade meals, snacks, and desserts. She inspiring to know one key, beef or ham dinners “I think people travel- is open and ready to serve the Prescott area. JOURNAL PHOTO/BURCHELL woman is busy setting and hand-rolled cinna- ling or staying in motels up a new business based mon buns. She also offers would like a choice like taking people by ap- any of her frozen choices her many menu choices. on her natural skill and homemade meat pies, this, or someone too busy pointment right now due on the spot. “It’s like I’m giving a piece a little inspiration. Des- spaghetti sauces, gravies to cook could call ahead to the pandemic restric- “It’s like a pie – a slice of me to Prescott.” You champs and her husband and pork rolls. There are and pick it all up on the tions. In the future, she for everybody - you name can order from Maple Michael are recent resi- vegetarian, gluten-free way home from work,” hopes to be able to have it and I have something D at maple.dproducts@ dents to the town after and vegan choices too. she explains. She is only folks pop in and ask for you’ll like,” she says of all gmail.com

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BY VERONICA BURCHELL tual nuptials to take place. The committee and Walker MAITLAND – The board have had discussions with of directors for the Mait- the township about using land Education and Re- some of the surrounding creation Centre (MERC) land and trails for this pur- have had a dream in mind pose, but no details have for several years, and they been finalized. Township are finally moving closer to officials have been out to turning that dream into a look at the site and are con- reality. sidering, with the help of The directors en- the MERC Hall board, how vision being able to offer best to approach offering the MERC Hall and sur- enough wooded land and rounding area to engaged paths for an outdoor wed- couples as a full-service ding. wedding venue. Although “We are thinking of the still in the earliest of plan- area to the east of the hall, ning stages, that vision beyond the winter rink took a more solid form re- area,” says Walker. “It’s a cently thanks to a fledgling beautiful area, so natural, partnership with wedding it would be ideal for this design company Future idea.” Mr. And Mrs., a Johnstown- Board President Jane based business. Van de Hoef agrees. “The “This is an up-and-com- area lends itself to the idea; ing business in Johnstown, this area could be perfect and we are in the process for weddings with gardens of partnering with them,” and paths. It’s been talked says Augusta Township about for so long and now Community Develop- we are finally discussing The MERC Hall in Maitland was a busy place last Friday. Here from lower left are Community Recreation and Development ment Coordinator Nicole how to accomplish it.” Coordinator Nicole Walker, MERC Board of Directors President Jane Van de Hoef, owner of D & D Tree Services Doug Brooks Walker. “There is one wed- Van de Hoef has been and Public Works Superintendent Brad Thake. Walker and Van de Hoef were there to talk about future plans for the recrea- ding booked for the hall Chair of the MERC board tion centre, while Brooks and Thake met to assess if any trees need to come down on the property. (through Future Mr. And for eight years and has JOURNAL PHOTO/BURCHELL Mrs.), and they look after enough experience to nual Women’s Day every but has been rescheduled time, the board of direc- for now, but Walker and everything – flowers, décor: know it will be a huge January, and this event is for sometime this fall. The tors have offered soccer for Van de Hoef are confident the whole package.” project. One that can’t go always well attended. They teacher from Brockville kids, baseball for adults, a that it could be realized The board of directors ahead without more vol- offer guest speakers and had planned to donate her regular seniors’ luncheon after a lot of planning and have also made arrange- unteers than they currently leaders for a day of yoga time and expertise and the and exercise group, and hard work. ments to be listed on a have. and healthy food. Over the proceeds were going to winter sports as well. A rink “We have talked about wedding-venue internet “We have had wonderful last decade, they have held Brockville’s Interval House. is maintained on the prop- it for years. We get stuck on site for the next year. They volunteers here for many Murder Mystery Theatre The hall at 120 McLean erty, as well as year-round ‘how can this happen’,” she would receive promotion years,” she says. “But we evenings, children’s holi- Boulevard was built in trails for hiking, snow- says. throughout Ontario as a have the same problems day celebrations, and other 1987, but the committee shoeing and cross-country She is hoping her com- wedding destination and as so many other worthy community-based fund- preceded it by 23 years. It skiing. The trails have dir- mittee can resume their reception hall. groups – not enough vol- raisers and events. formed in 1964 to provide ectional signage, an out- in-person meetings in the Becoming a full-service unteers for the projects we A day of belly dance in- education and recreation house, and a shelter. next month or two so more wedding venue also means would like to see happen.” formation and entertain- programs for the whole The wedding-venue discussion and thought providing a place for the ac- The Hall hosts an An- ment was set for May 25, community. Since that idea is still in early stages can be given to the project. SNC’s seasonal conservation areas and boat launches are open Eager anglers and Conservation Area (Ber- (Winchester) boaters from across wick) • Oak Valley Pioneer South Nation Con- • Findlay Creek Con- Park Conservation Area servation’s (SNC) 4,441 servation Area (Ottawa) (Winchester Springs) square kilometer juris- • Alfred Bog Walk (Al- diction in Eastern On- fred) Play structures and tario can (safely) rejoice. • Chesterville Water- washrooms will remain Following the prov- front Docks and Boat closed for now; picnic incial announcement Launch (Chesterville) tables will return to gaz- last week and direction ebos and picnic areas from the Eastern On- The following Con- beginning next week. tario Health Unit, SNC servation Areas con- SNC reminds users that has re-opened public tinue to remain open distancing directives boat launches, river ac- and maintained: must continue to be fol- cess points and select • Two Creek For- lowed: please keep your Conservation Areas, est Conservation Area pets on leash, do not with certain COVID-19 (Morrisburg) litter, and do not con- precautions in place. • Oschmann Forest gregate on trails, fish- Conservation Area (Or- ing areas, parking lots The following Con- mond) or docks. Please be re- servation Areas and • Robert Graham spectful and courteous municipal partner sites Conservation Area to other visitors. Cass Bridge Conservation Area in Winchester, one of SNC’s seasonal conservation areas, is for river access and (Glen Stewart) It is unsafe and illegal now open for public use. SUBMITTED PHOTO boat launching are all • Warwick Forest under the Federal Fish- open as of May 19th: Conservation Area (Ber- eries Act to fish within thrilled to open the re- changes to operations doors and into nature. • High Falls and Dor- wick) 23 metres of a dam: mainder of our parks, and business continuity SNC is a not-for-profit an Park Conservation • J. Henry Tweed Con- please do not fish near boat launches and as they become avail- and community-based Areas (Casselman) servation Area (Russell) dams or use water con- docks for public use,” able at www.nation. environmental agency • St. Albert Conserva- • W. E. Burton Con- trol structures to access said John Mesman, on.ca/coronavirus. that relies on dona- tion Area (St. Albert) servation Area (Russell) rivers. Fish congregate SNC’s Communications SNC manages over tions and self-generat- • Crysler Park Boat • Reveler Conserva- in these areas to pass Lead. “People are ex- 20,000 acres of Com- ed revenue to protect Launch (Crysler) tion Area (Crysler) over dams and access cited to get out on the munity Forest in East- and enhance the local • Embrun Boat • Nokomis Park (Li- fish ladders and fish- water and as long as our ern Ontario and many environment across its Launch (Embrun) moges) ing prevents many fish visitors continue to use of the public, day-use 4,441 square-kilometer • Cass Bridge Con- species from spawning, our public spaces safely, Conservation Areas jurisdiction, on behalf servation Area (Win- The following Con- which pose significant we’re happy to provide have been donated to of its 16 partner muni- chester) servation Areas will risks to fish popula- access to the local en- the Authority through cipalities. • Jessup’s Falls Con- remain temporarily tions. Please use safe vironment!” SNC’s Land Securement servation Area (Planta- closed: and appropriate fishing SNC is monitoring Program to help main- People can learn genet) • Camp Sheldrick locations. the pandemic and re- tain natural legacies more or donate to SNC • McIntosh Park Conservation Area “We couldn’t be more sponse closely and will and to provide people online at www.nation. provide updates on a place to step out- on.ca/donate. Page 14 WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 South Grenville Journal South Grenville Journal

OWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL NOTICE OF ONLINE PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT

Purvis, Part of Lot 11 & 12, Registered Plan No. 6 Part of Lot 28, Concession 1 2-8 Queen Street

TAKE NOTICE that the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal has received a zoning by- law amendment application which was deemed to be a complete application on March 5, 2020;

AND TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal will hold an online public meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday June 17th, 2020 to consider the following item:

• A proposed site-specific amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By law No. 2012-35, as amended, under the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13, Section 34, for an approximately 1.36 ha (3.37 acres) of land, located in Part of Lot 28, Concession 1 and known municipally as 2-8 Queen Street, in the geographic Township of Edwardsburgh. The purpose of the amendment is to amend the zoning on the property from “Residential First Density (R1)” and “Highway Commercial Special Exception 4 (HC-4)” to “Highway Commercial Special Exception (HC-x)” to permit a Mini Warehouse and Public Storage as a permitted use on the property and to establish building setbacks. The effect of the amendment would be to permit the extension of the existing Mini Warehouse and Public Storage facility on the subject property.

ANY PERSON may attend the online public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the online meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Community Development Coordinator’s Mike Spencer is the 2020 recipient of the Roy Chapman Memorial Award bestowed by the office prior to the day of the meeting. If you would like to attend the public meeting in Rideau St. Lawrence Kings Hockey Association. JOURNAL PHOTO/BURCHELL person, you must R.S.V.P. to Wendy Van Keulen at [email protected] or (613)658- 3055 ext 101. Please note that the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal will adhere to EC Township manager receives top all provincial orders and respect social distancing guidelines. Should the number of attendees exceed the maximum allowed, you will be asked to attend online or you may award from hockey association choose to make a submission in writing. Additional information and material about the proposed by-law will be available to the public for inspection during regular business By Veronica Burchell vice and support that League, which takes hours by contacting the Community Development Coordinator’s office. he dedicated to the in a large geographical SPENCERVILLE – Dur- RSL Kings, the Associa- area which includes ing the mayor’s report tion has introduced an Gloucester, Cumber- IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY would otherwise have an ability to appeal the at Monday’s meeting of award that is presented land, Kanata and Corn- decision of the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal the Edwardsburgh Car- annually to a Friend of wall. He is also Referee but the person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or dinal Township Coun- the Kings,” says Green. in Chief and Risk and make written submissions to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal before the by-law cil, Pat Sayeau took “This award is pre- Safety Manager for is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision. the time to honour a sented to an individual the Triple A Under 18 township manager. He who is deemed to have League of Upper Ot- IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting announced that Mike made a positive and tawa. or make written submissions to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal before the by- Spencer is this year’s productive impact on Spencer knew and recipient of the pres- the association and its played hockey with law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to a hearing of an tigious Roy Chapman members, over a sig- Chapman. “I actually appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, Memorial Award. nificant period of time.” knew him and know his there are reasonable grounds to do so. Spencer is the town- That individual can family quite well,” said ship’s Manager of Parks, be a player, a coach, a Spencer Monday from IF YOU WISH TO BE NOTIFIEDof the decision of the Township of Edwardsburgh Recreation and Facili- member of the execu- council chambers. I am Cardinal on the proposed zoning by-law amendment, you must make a written request ties and an ardent sup- tive or someone who honored and humble to the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal at the address indicated below. porter of minor hockey has gone above and be- to receive this award in Eastern Ontario. The yond in support over a because he was a great mayor and councillors long time. man.” FOR MORE INFORMATION about this matter, including information about appeal all expressed their best Spencer has been a Normally this award rights and information on how to participate in the online public meeting, contact the wishes. The Roy Chap- life-long supporter of and others would have Community Development Coordinator’s office during regular business hours from man Memorial Award the Kings, she says. He been presented at the Monday to Friday (tel: 613-658-3055 ext 101; email [email protected]), or at the is bestowed annually by spent ten years on the RSL Kings’ year-end address below. the Rideau St. Lawrence board of directors and banquet which was Kings Hockey Associa- served as its treasurer cancelled due to cur- DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF EDWARDSBURGH tion. for part of that time. rent circumstances. CARDINAL THIS 27th DAY OF MAY, 2020. Brenda Green, He is also involved in Last year’s recipient was President of the RSL other hockey leagues Barb Henry. A plaque WENDY VAN KEULEN, Kings Hockey Associa- and associations, in- is being prepared for COMMUNITY tion, explains that Roy cluding being President Spencer by the associa- Chapman was a very of the AA Hockey tion. DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR respected man in lo- TOWNSHIP OF cal hockey circles who EDWARDSBURGH CARDINAL passed away in 2014. BOX 129 Since that time the 18 CENTRE ST. league has given this SPENCERVILLE, ONTARIO K0E 1X0 award annually, begin- ning with Green herself, who was the inaugural 3506 Coons Road, Brockville the recipient. “In an effort to hon- 613-345-6977 1-855-MYTILES our the memory of, and www.tiletechflooring.com 3506 Coons Road, Brockville 613-345-6977 1-855-MYTILES SALES & SERVICE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 8:00-5:30 • SAT 9:00-3:00www.tiletechflooring.com the many years of ser- SALES & SERVICE HOURS: MON.-FRI. 8:00-5:30 • SAT 9:00-3:00 South Grenville Journal WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 Page 15 Fort Town Clerk’s Office presents planned projects to council

By Conan de Vries on all the town’s de- to organize and digit- plementation in 2015. lowed by the federal Another plan on the partments, including ize the town’s records in The planned revisions and provincial govern- agenda at the clerk’s PRESCOTT - The the clerk’s office, by the order that they be more will bring the by-law ments. office involves draft- clerk’s office in Pres- global coronavirus pan- readily accessible. They into line with best prac- Mayor Brett Todd ing a policy to regulate cott is planning several demic and the resultant have also been helping tices and provincial thought this a timely how the town provides significant projects in- economic shutdown, other departments re- legislation. topic, as Pride Month special recognition to tended to make oper- town staff continue to view and revise their by- In her presentation, is coming up in June, businesses, residents ations at town hall run attend to their regular laws and assisting them Casselman also out- and Prescott flies the or public employees. more smoothly and ef- duties. Casselman and with policy revisions as lined a plan to institute Pride flag outside town Quite often, both the ficiently. Veltkamp have been well. a policy that will detail hall for its duration. The clerk’s office and the At a regular meeting working both from Casselman and Velt- how complaints are to mayor also inquired economic development of council last week, home and at town hall kamp also have several be filed with the town of the town’s CAO and department are asked held by teleconference since early March. projects on the docket and how they are to be treasurer, Matthew to provide certificates, – and attended as al- The clerk’s office and asked town council handled. Presently, the Armstrong, about the awards and other docu- ways by the town’s clerk has been reviewing its opinion on the plans complaints procedure progress on a plan to ments to acknowledge and director of admin- the town’s by-laws and at last week’s meeting. is rather ad hoc. install a new flag pole, special occasions or to istration, Kimberley making sure they re- One of the proposed “It’s clear we need which would make it honour individuals or Casselman, as well as by main current, while projects involves a ma- a formal complaints more convenient to dis- businesses particularly Prescott’s deputy clerk, also consolidating jor revision to the pro- policy,” said Casselman. play flags for special oc- deserving of recogni- Lindsey Veltkamp – the some of the by-laws to cedural by-law that A third project in- casions, such as Pride tion. town’s elected officials bring them in line with governs the running of volves putting down on Month. According to Casselman requested were given an overview various amendments council meetings. The paper a formal policy the CAO, the flag pole that council reply to the of the proposed pro- that have been made by-law was last revised on flags, detailing how has been purchased but clerk’s office with any jects. to them over time. The in 2014, and several and when they are dis- work on its installation comments or sugges- Despite the addi- clerk and deputy clerk amendments have been played. The policy will has not yet been sched- tions before work on the tional demands placed have also been working made to it since its im- follow the protocol fol- uled. revisions begins. Local charity suffering due to pandemic, asking community for help

By Conan de Vries ing to give away to local is a women’s only service A lack of clothing isn’t While the members part in a teleconfer- organizations, but there club with nine branch- the store’s only prob- of the May Court Club ence with representa- BROCKVILLE - An or- are also no donors com- es in Ontario. The lo- lem. Over the winter, the donate as much as they tives from the other May ganization that spends ing into the shop, so the cal club has more than building’s roof began to can of their own gently- Court Clubs in the prov- much of its time and store has nothing to sell. 100 members from all leak, and the shop is cur- used clothing, it is dona- ince, all of which are fa- all of its money helping “We’re having a diffi- around the region. The rently under repair, but tions from the public that cing the same difficul- others could now use a cult time right now,” says May Court Thrift Shop the club is most grate- keep the store’s shelves ties in managing their hand itself. Nolan. is run entirely by volun- ful that they don’t have stocked. Club members own thrift stores. The lo- The May Court Club The store is small and teers, save for one paid to cover the cost of the certainly feel for the cal shop committee also of Brockville has been has very little storage student position on the renovation. many businesses and or- meets online to discuss around for more than six space. Most of the cloth- weekend and during the “We’re very fortunate ganizations that are hav- how best to go about re- decades, and one of the ing it has to sell is on the summer months. More that we have a very good ing trouble at present, suming operations. most important things racks, and the store chan- than 70 ladies volunteer landlady,” says Nolan. and for the many indi- Anybody interested in the club does is oper- ges its inventory with the to help run all aspects of The club has looked viduals, perhaps some helping the club with do- ate the May Court Thrift seasons. There was no the shop. into various government of those who have do- nations or consignments Shop on King Street in time before the pandem- Its members have en- relief programs aimed at nated generously to the is invited to stop by the Brockville. The shop sells ic forced it to close for the countered rumours out businesses and organ- thrift shop in the past, store any time between mainly high-quality used store to take in donations and about that the store izations impacted by the who are contending with 9:30 and 4:30 or call the clothing at good prices, of warm-weather wear is planning to close for coronavirus shutdown, economic hardship, but shop at 613-342-251. in addition to some small and switch its inventory good, but Nolan is quick but the store does not Nolan hopes area resi- Anyone who would like household and decora- over to summer stock. to dispel that notion. qualify for any. dents may still be able more information is also tive items, and the rev- The thrift shop carries “There’s no way, after “We seem to have fall- to donate some of their invited to contact Nolan enue the store generates clothing for men, women 61 years, that we’re going en through the cracks,” used clothing. by phone at 613-925- is considerable. and children and relies to close,” she says. says Nolan. Nolan recently took 5267. Everything the store entirely on generous do- Rather, the intention is makes, though, is donat- nations from the com- to reopen some time after ed to area charities, ser- munity. The store also June 1, at which point all vice clubs, schools, hos- accept consignments. the winter stock will have pitals, and community However, the store is very to be removed and all organizations. Last year, particular about what those who have left items the club donated more hangs on its racks, and on consignment will than $85,000 to a long list its inventory is turned have to be contacted and of local recipients. From over frequently. Donated a means of safely settling www.leedsgrenville.com time to time, the club also clothing and anything up their accounts and donates to individuals, taken on consignment returning unsold items who often come to the must be gently-used, figured out, but in order PUBLIC NOTICE - PESTICIDE USE club’s attention through clean and of good quality. for volunteers to begin doctors or dentists who “We’re quite careful of replacing all the sweat- Pesticide Use have patients in need of the kinds of clothing we ers and corduroys with help affording expensive have,” says Nolan. shorts and t-shirts, they The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville intends to utilize Wagar and Corput medical equipment or The May Court Club will need new donations. Weed Control Inc. to control weeds along all County Road guide rails. appliances. “We don’t make any The contractor will be using the following pesticide: Arsenal Powerline Herbicide money at it,” says Pres- Reg. # 30203, active ingredients Imazapyr, present as isopropylamine salt, Credit cott’s Sharron Nolan, Xtreme Herbicide Reg. #29888, active ingredient Glyphosate present as the president of the May isopropylamine and potassium salt, Clearview Herbicide Reg. #29752, active Court Club of Brockville. ingredients Metasulfuron-Methyl and Aminopyralid, present as potassium salt, “We give it all away.” The club does host two along with Gateway Adjuvant Reg. #31470, active ingredients Paraffinic oil and or three special fundrais- Alkoxylated alcohol non-ionic surfactants, under the Pest Control Products Act ers each year, but most of (Canada). its charitable donations are made possible by the Commencing: June 1, 2020 (weather permitting) to June 30, 2020. revenue generated from For further information contact: the thrift store, which, like many other busi- Wagar and Corput Weed Control Inc. (613) 938-2117 (collect calls accepted) nesses has been closed since the beginning of United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (800) 770-2170 / (613) 342-3840 x 2413 the global coronavirus pandemic and the result- Please contact the Counties if you require more detailed information regarding ant economic shutdown. our program, including additional information on how to post “No Spray” It’s not only that with- signage in front of your property. This information along with maps of the roads out customers, there is to be sprayed is available on our website at www.leedsgrenville.com under no money coming into Government, Divisions, Public Works, Weed Control. the shop, and thus noth- Puzzle on page 17.

Page 16 WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 South Grenville Journal ENTERTAINMENT It’s not the critic that counts Not all art is a suc- created by Beethoven, fulfil other people’s ex- is actually in the arena… cess - some theatre pro- Mozart, or the Tragically pectations. I think they because there is no effort ductions are downright Behind Hip are musically inspir- generally produce the without error and short- awful. But I can’t remem- The CurTain ing all the time. And not worst work when they try coming…” ber the last time anyone Richard all theatre productions - to make others happy.” Roosevelt’s rousing on social media admit- Willis even with the best collab- In an age of social speech ended with him ted it. I’ve seen dreadful orative creative minds in- conditioning and plas- describing the man in the productions that have volved - have audiences tic emotions, it’s both a arena: he “knows great received outstanding re- ens, Atwood, Woolf and jumping to their feet. challenge and a respon- enthusiasms, the great views. When critics have Eliot are excellent novels. However, the purpose sibility for an artist to be devotions; … and who leaned with the cur- Not all films directed by of art isn’t validation, but themselves. at the worst, if he fails, rent theatrical zeitgeist, Spielberg and Scorsese creation. It’s not compe- Theodore Roosevelt at least fails while daring theatre professionals are magnificent cinema. tition, but expression. put it best in his speech greatly, so that his place say nothing, but quietly Not all paintings by Van One of my heroes, given in Paris in 1910. shall never be with those whisper to each other the Gogh, Turner, and Picasso David Bowie, once said: “It is not the critic cold and timid souls who truth. are art that stirs our cre- “I think it’s terribly dan- who counts…the credit neither know victory nor Not all novels by Dick- ative souls. Not all music gerous for an artist to belongs to the man who defeat.” Prescott considers Shakespeare funding

By Conan de Vries The community grants nificant. It was only last this season’s shows. Sheri- in the works as well to program is intended to fall that the Festival came dan Willis is still in talks streamline operations A presentation last provide financial assist- before council to request with the actors’ union, and to make the Festival week at a regular meet- ance to deserving organ- $30,000 from the town Canadian Actors’ Equity, both more profitable and ing of council provided izations, events and pro- to help the organization over the issue of termina- efficient. Prescott’s elected offi- grams around town, and cover a $28,000 shortfall tion fees, which would “We believe we were cials more insight into a at a meeting that took in revenue stemming from amount to $13,000 if the well on the way to achiev- significant application place before the global the summer season. After Festival had to pay out. The ing that with the steps for funding that was coronavirus pandemic some deliberation, coun- community grant money we had taken, and we made through the town’s hit, council had made its cil granted that request. would also go towards are bitterly disappoint- community grants pro- decision about how to dis- The Festival’s board of maintaining some critical ed that we are unable gram. burse the grant money. As directors and its artistic operations throughout the to present a season this The St. Lawrence a result of the pandemic director then set about re- season, despite the loss of summer,” said Sheridan Shakespeare Festival and the consequent eco- organizing and reshaping revenue. Willis. was one of 14 appli- nomic shutdown, how- the Festival to make sure Before the pandemic The Festival’s artis- cants to the annual grant ever, some of the organiz- no such requests have to hit, the Festival had al- tic director has been program offered by the ations awarded grants are made again. A few weeks ready taken action to set involved in all aspects municipality, and the not presently operating ago, however, due to the things right, including of the plan to reorgan- application submitted and many of the events pandemic, the Festival new marketing and pro- ize the festival, a job he earlier this year was for and programs have been announced that it was motional strategies, in- couldn’t have taken on funding in the amount of canceled or postponed. canceling its mainstage creased ticket prices and while living hundreds of $18,000. At a recent meeting, productions for the 2020 even some better account- miles away, so back in town council revisited its season, though organ- ing and bookkeeping soft- December, he and his previous decision on a izers still hope to put on ware. The organization family relocated to Pres- number of this year’s grant some attractions, perhaps also scrapped plans to cott. applications, sustaining online workshops or one- stage Henry V this summer “It was my wish to grants to those organ- man plays, and Sheridan and decided instead to do become more involved izations still in need and Willis hasn’t ruled out sta- a musical, The Fantasticks, in and a part of Prescott deferring a decision on ging this fall’s commun- one of the longest-run- and more hands-on in some others. Before mak- ity theatre production of ning musicals in the his- the day-to-day running ing a final decision, how- Mary Poppins. tory of Broadway. Another of the Festival,” he said, ever, on the grant to the With no mainstage pro- cost-saving’s came about adding that he has also St. Lawrence Shakespeare ductions, the Festival’s when Bjornson agreed to elected to take a 33 per- Festival, council wanted plans for renewal came come aboard as the Festi- cent pay cut for the re- more information, and at to a halt, but that doesn’t val’s new general manager mainder of the fiscal year. last week’s meeting, which mean the bills stopped on a part-time basis. took place by teleconfer- coming in, and Sheridan There were other plans Funding continues on page 19 ence, the Festival’s artistic Willis made clear how im- director, Richard Sheridan portant the $18,000 would Willis, accompanied by be to the organization. the Festival’s general man- The community grant LAuzon TenT renTALs ger, Ingrid Bjornson, made would go towards helping Tents • Chairs • Tables • Tablecloths a presentation outlining the Festival defray some of • Dance Floors • Tent Flooring • BBQs the organization’s need the losses it has incurred. 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Prescott 613-925-0174 SOUTH GRENVILLE JOURNAL WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2020 Page 17 EC Council hears updated COVID stats, discusses old versus new floating docks BY VERONICA BURCHELL two doctors and two or numbers for the United was changed in the new dock from Levac Fabri- sides?” three registered nurses on Counties that breaks down 2020 version. cations in the amount of The ramps and floating SPENCERVILLE – Ed- site as well as other techni- to approximately 1500 A lengthy discussion $6,500 plus non-rebated docks are expected to be in wardsburgh Cardinal cians.” people possibly getting the was held with regard to HST.” the water within the next Mayor Pat Sayeau brought “The reality is that 11 virus, 250 being hospital- the new waterfront boat The amended recom- two weeks. In the mean- new virus-testing statistics people came in on Sat- ized and about 45 people docks near Legion Branch mendation added: “and time, the township’s two to the table at the regular urday and 30 on Sunday. going into ICU. 105 in Cardinal on the St. that the old existing float- diving areas are still closed meeting of council held Read that how you may, In other council busi- Lawrence River and the ing docks presently on under the new provin- Monday, May 25. but people are staying ness, a new code of con- disposal plan for the old shore at the boat ramp cial health regulations re- Earlier that day he was away in droves,” said the duct document passed docks. The older ones be installed in the area in garding social gatherings. at a meeting of the Emer- mayor. “Maybe it’s time third and final reading. were purchased in 2008 at front of the covered pavil- That means the portable gency Control Group for to admit the public has When asked if the rewrite a cost of $25,000. Council- ion.” washroom which is usu- the United Counties and moved on.” from the 2016 version lors Steve Dillabough and This was passed by a ally open for the divers will was surprised to learn the The figures he got from was the result of a staffing Hugh Cameron were con- recorded vote of three to not be placed on site until COVID assessment and the counties’ chief para- problem, Clerk Rebecca cerned that these could one, the exception being more restrictions are lifted. testing centre in Brockville medic were as follows: in Williams said this is done still be utilized instead of Councillor John Hunter Council also agreed to is being under-utilized by the United Counties it is as a matter of course every scrapped, adding to the who called the idea “ab- continue holding their the public. estimated that .1 percent five years and the mayor amount of docking at the solutely ridiculous” and regular meeting and those “Premier Ford is urging of the population will like- concurred. As the province waterfront. They proposed asked if the township was for Committee of the assessment centres to do ly contract the disease; of brings in new and up-to- an amendment to the pre- building a dock or a mar- Whole at 1:00 p.m. for the as many tests as possible; that .1 percent, 15 percent date regulations regarding pared motion, asking to ina. “The two nice new next month. Each council- he is saying just show up will be sick enough to go what constitutes abuse or keep the old docks in use. aluminum docks are more lor was polled and agreed and you will be tested,” into hospital; of that 15 misconduct, or new health The original recom- than ample. We spent a that the afternoon meet- said Mayor Sayeau. “In percent only one-quarter and safety laws, employee mendation read: “That whole lot of money to ings are working well. The actual fact Brockville is ca- will end up in the intensive codes can change. Council direct staff to pro- beautify down there and schedule will be revisited pable of testing 75 or 80 in- care unit. The mayor and the ceed with the purchase we’re going to throw in at the June regular council dividuals in a day and have In actual population clerk agreed that very little of one additional floating the old, crappy docks be- meeting.

FUNDING continues from page 16 Before the pandemic Sheridan Willis. been approved. That will Festival might end up meeting seemed to allay back if we had a several hit, the Festival had three Bjornson provided furnish the organization coming to the munici- some of their concerns. months’ gap significant fundraisers council with financial with $40,000 of immedi- pality for financial as- “What you said is No decision was made scheduled for this sum- breakdowns of the Fes- ate funding, of which up sistance regularly, and exactly what I was hoping at last week’s meeting mer, all of which have tival’s operations and to $10,000 might be for- at last week’s meeting, to hear,” said McConnell. about whether or not been shelved, but Sheri- presented a number of given. Councillor Lee Mc- As much as Sheridan to grant the funding re- dan Willis, Bjornson and different ways the Fes- “That will really help Connell asked again if Willis and Bjornson may quest but a final decision the board have devised tival can return to sus- with our cash flow” said council can expect an- have eased council’s con- will be made on the ap- a new fundraising strat- tainability. Earlier this Bjornson. other financial request cerns, their presentation plication by the Shake- egy and are preparing to year, the organization The Festival is also next January. also made clear the risk speare Festival and also launch it shortly. Funds was awarded a grant looking into other pan- “The short answer is of losing the Festival en- on two other deferred raised will go towards from the Ontario Arts demic-related relief pro- ‘no,’” said Sheridan Wil- tirely if the organization community grant re- financing the Festival’s Council, and just re- grams and is hoping to lis. is forced to shut down for quests – one by Girls Inc. restructuring efforts. cently, the Festival was qualify for a couple more The mayor and coun- lack of funds. and another by the Pres- “We now have the op- informed that its appli- in the near future. cil are necessarily careful “I think a gap might be cott and District Minor portunity to overhaul cation to the Canadian One concern that when doling out taxpay- very detrimental,” said Soccer Association – at and to make the festi- Emergency Business council had, as far back er dollars, but the pres- McConnell. “And I’m council’s next regular val more efficient,” said Account program had as last fall, was that the entation at last week’s not sure we could get it meeting.

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BY VERONICA BURCHELL The news of her idea spread primarily by word Over 600 cotton of mouth and she quickly face masks have been had people calling with hand crafted by Prescott orders. She accomplished seamstress and quilter the entire transaction by Pat Lemaire. With only wrapping the masks and one basketful left, she was setting them out when she recently able to make a knew someone was com- $1,000 donation to the ing to pick up. She placed South Grenville Food a plastic-wrapped box on Bank. her porch for the dona- Lemaire’s regular quilt- tion money and the deal ing business saw quite a was done. She presented reduction during the re- the donations to the food cent pandemic. People bank in varying amounts could not meet with her and the total is now a to choose the materials whopping $1,000. and design for the custom Lemaire is now work- quilts she makes; it is very ing on her last few face difficult to do this busi- masks, having gone ness over the internet or through yard after yard by phone she says. With of material. They are full lots of materials and the coverage from under the ability to create, she de- chin to the bridge of the cided to put her skills to nose and have a pocket use helping people in her to insert a barrier of cloth local community. or paper. At the end of the “I started off do- day, simply pop out the ing them for family and barrier and put the mask friends, then I thought in the washing machine. about others who don’t She is humble about sew and with no way to her accomplishment and obtain a mask,” she says. says she didn’t do it for Her idea started small recognition. “It just feels but soon took off and she great to help out so many has now created over 600 people and our local food masks in dozens of differ- bank at the same time,” ent patterns and colors. she says. Masks for donations: these colorful masks were made by Prescott seamstress and quilter Pat Lemaire. She has collected over $1,000 for the colourful, washable masks for the local food bank while helping 600 people stay safe. JOURNAL PHOTO/BURCHELL LETTER TO THE EDITOR An ode to seniors My mom passed away frightening and degrad- Through this body so If my heart could take Those melodies clear, And rejoice at the Osgoode Care Cen- ing to be put into diapers weak wing, I would rise from this In the arms of Christ- tre in 2014, and I thank again, to have to be lifted And let the world know And my memory sing, chair mas. God that she didn’t have to like a baby again, to be That I’m still living here. And my ears hear again And dance on the air Edie Batstone endure this pandemic. lost. There is not enough Although the attached time nor resources avail- piece was written as my able to spend on those Christmas message that most precious commod- year, I thought that it might ities – self-respect and hu- be a fitting time to again man dignity. As the season pay tribute to our seniors. of light, love and giving ar- We are so fortunate that rives, let us not forget to be the homes we have here advocates for these mem- in Prescott are manned by bers of society who have exceptional care givers. lain down their lives over the years for their families, In The Arms Of Christ- communities, churches, mas and their country, and I subtitled this post are now in need of our re- ‘Lest We Forget’ in recog- membrance and apprecia- nition of the veterans of tion. life that are not honoured as they should be. They sit In The Arms Of Christ- and lay in nursing homes, mas looked after by a staff of Lest We Forget caring workers and nurses who are run off their feet If wishing could walk, – who barely have time to And hoping could talk, do the essential things that If faith could reach out need to be done to keep And wash away fear, these fragile bodies from If my eyes could just This family of geese were spotted enjoying the warmer weather this week on Glen Smail Road. breaking down. It is very speak JOURNAL PHOTO/FRASER Page 20 WEDNESDAY, May 27, 2020 South Grenville Journal

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