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PM40050631R8905 Volume 126, Number 26 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Winter carnivals MOREWOOD – Christmas Winter carnivals are starting up now that the holidays are over. This treats for our month, join in the winter fun in Morewood from Jan. 25 to 27, hosted by the animal friends Morewood RA and Carolyn Thompson Goddard Morewood Fire Record Correspondent Department. There will be WINCHESTER SPRINGS – It a few events to enjoy Friday evening running appears that a new tradition of from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Christmas tree disposal is being followed by a full day of created with the Christmas Trees for activities on Saturday Critters event at Vanderlaand The beginning with the firemen Barnyard Zoo near Winchester breakfast and ending with Springs. fireworks at 7 p.m. Continued on page 2 EMBRUN – Starting on Jan. 18 and running Painting straight until Jan. 27, the Embrun Winter Carnival will provide plenty of activities from her heart for people to enjoy for WINCHESTER – For the past over a week. Dart, bingo year, Winchester artist Carrie Keller and hockey tournaments has been working on the Warrior as well as public skating, Women Series of portraits and on dancing and many Jan. 18 she will be hosting the community meals will Warrior Women Vernissage at take place. See the full Winchelsea between 6 and 9 p.m. schedule in next week’s On display at the vernissage will A continuing purpose Record. be the portraits of the 22 women While guard dog Stan keeps watch, Ruth Vanderlaan, co-owner of Vanderlaand The Barnyard Zoo, is Living Locally Fair who have participated in the series. shown standing beside some of the Christmas Trees donated so the animals, seen in the background, RUSSELL – The 11th Keller explained each participant can enjoy a Yuletide treat. Thompson Goddard photo annual Living Locally Fair that met with her, had their photos returns to St. Thomas taken. And after having a Aquinas High School on conversation with each person, she Sat., Jan. 19 in partnership The true trump card is helping the cause with the Russell and conceptualized the armour, weapon District Horticultural of choice and war animal to be Kory Glover always advertising that if you fundraise for them, you Society. Visit the fair from portrayed with the woman warrior Record Staff could go run a marathon in an undisclosed location,” 9:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. to in each painting. Once completed, MORRISBURG – After its negative effect on her she said; “So, I started doing it so that I could run the see local farmers, food, the painting was placed in a family, Shelley Robertson managed to find a way to marathon in Scotland. I ended up raising enough artisans and community specially designed frame combat the disease of diabetes by hosting her first money to do that but everyone was so supportive of me groups. The event is free to resembling metal armour that she charity Euchre tournament Sat., Jan. 5 at Morrisburg and asking what I was going to be doing next; so I attend and Food Bank personally created for the series. Legion, raising almost $2,200 for Diabetes Canada. figured that I’ll just keep fundraising. So, after this donations will be gratefully Keller explained that the After hearing about radio station Hot 89.9’s event, I’ll have raised enough money for two people to accepted. inspiration for the series came from campaign of marathons through Team Diabetes, go to Scotland.” her witnessing the often- Robertson wanted to take the leap and try for it. After Robertson managed to gain a substantial amount of unacknowledged strength and overwhelming support, she wanted to keep the support from the residents of Morrisburg, including courage of ordinary women and as fundraising train going with the charity tournament. food and drinks supplied from Valu-mart, her team of well, the dedication shown by “It started out innocently enough. My husband’s volunteers who helped organize, set up and clean up Keller’s mother as she raised nine uncle has diabetes and so that was always at the back of and all the competitors who came out for an afternoon children on her own; after their my mind. My dad’s best friend also died from diabetes of drinks, food, and friendly competition. Continued on page 8 but the reason I did this is mostly because Hot 89.9 was Continued on page 3 5IF0MEGPSE5FBN5IF5SVTUFE/BNFUP%PJU3JHIU

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Page 2 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Christmas treats Continued from the front North Dundas Christmas Co-owner Ruth Vanderlaan commented that they have Fund wraps up been accepting decorations NORTH DUNDAS – The North Dundas Christmas and free evergreen trees for around a decade, with Fund had a very successful Christmas givings. approximately 20 Christmas Snow suits, food hampers, pyjamas and many gifts were trees dropped off as of Jan. 2. distributed to those in need at this special time of year. She mentioned the trees arrive In total, 163 snow suits, 204 hampers, Christmas gifts Snacking on the evergreen and 154 pair of pyjamas warmed the tummies and from both urban and rural A llama appears to be keeping a close eye on an shoulders of hundreds of people in the three municipalities areas with many people evergreen tree in the enclosure. According to Ruth returning year after year to of Chesterville, Winchester and South Mountain. provide the animals with the Vanderlaan, llamas, goats, sheep, cattle and horses animals “chow down daily”, The organizing committee comprises of members of Yuletide treat. all enjoy munching on the evergreen trees provid- she continued the llamas, the three Lions clubs, Branch 108 Royal Canadian Vanderlaan explained the ed post-Christmas to Vanderlaand The Barnyard goats and alpacas consume Legion, House of Lazarus and the Community Food evergreen trees are a good Zoo during the annual Christmas Trees for about a tree a day, while the Share and local volunteers. source of vitamins, a natural Critters. Thompson Goddard photo horses eat a lesser amount of The community pitched in as usual and the funds de-wormer and a welcome greenery with all enjoying were there to meet the need. The group thanks all of change from the hay which is animals with them generally and smaller branches of the munching on the trees during those who made financial contributions. the usual winter food for the consuming the bark, needles trees. Commenting that the the post-Yuletide season.

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Chesterville Record Page 3 Euchre tournament Continued from the front “Everything we make here today will be going towards Diabetes Canada,” said Robertson. “The amount of backing we’ve had for this event is just amazing. I just want to thank everyone for their contribution for making this possible and everyone who came out to have a good time today.” With a score of 112, Chris Casselman and Tamara Crystal Merkley were the winners of the tournament out of Shelley Robertson’s first ever charity euchre tournament gathered almost 100 players competing for top almost 100 players. Jeff Cassel was the recipient of the spot. The event managed to raise an impressive $2,200 for Diabetes Canada. 50/50 draw prize of $257. Glover photos SDG Highlanders regimental family celebrates the New Year Carolyn Thompson Goddard Record Correspondent CORNWALL – Since its dedication in September 1939, the Cornwall Armoury has served as the regimental home of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders, a reserve unit of the Canadian Armed Forces. On Sat., Jan. 5, the Glen’s Association hosted the Family New Year’s Levee at the Armoury. Glen’s Association president, George O’Dair explained how the A show of strength traditional New Year’s Lt.-Col. Chris French and Capt. Bradley Nuttley view Levee of the SDG the display case which houses artifacts from the 2018 Looking back Highlanders has evolved Nijmegen March which the SDG Highlanders partici- SDG Regimental Foundation president Lt.-Col. (Ret’d) Rob Duda, Glen’s into a family event; where pated. Included in the display are items such as a team Association president George O’Dair, Hon. Col. Jim Brownell and SDG Highlander friends and family members crest, team polo shirt, a pair of boots worn during the Commanding Officer Lt.-Col. Chris French take a moment at the Glen’s Foundation of serving and former march and medallions. Thompson Goddard photo desk during the levee held at the Armoury on Jan. 5. Thompson Goddard photo members of the regiment gather early in the new year regiment or dropping by the to Capt. Bradley Nuttley, it Perhaps Rob Duda, Family New Year’s Levee “regimental family to come at the Armoury for some Armoury on a Tuesday or has teams from around the former SDG Highlanders at the Armoury when he together to renew old light refreshments, renewing Thursday evening for more world participating in a four and current president of the commented that the event friendships, celebrate the old friendships or making information. day march which covers SDG Regimental is an opportunity for year gone by and prepare new ones while visiting the Looking back, French 160 kilometres and it has Foundation summed up the members of the for the year ahead”. Regimental Museum and called 2018 “a resounding had Canadian military Kit Shop. success” as the participation for 62 years. Were You Incarcerated in an Ontario Youth Justice Facility Between April 1, 2004 Lt.-Col. Chris French, sesquicentennial of the For a variety of reasons, and December 17, 2018? Commanding Officer of the regiment was celebrated Capt. Nuttley explained that A lawsuit may affect you. Please read this carefully. SDG Highlanders, was with many events. One of the SDG Highlanders Team A class action is proceeding in the Ontario Court of Justice on behalf of people who were placed pleased with the turnout at these was the visit to (one of 14 Canadian in segregation while under the age of 18 in certain Youth Justice Facilities in Ontario where those the levee and mentioned London, England by military teams), was chosen placements occurred between April 1, 2004 and December 17, 2018. there were many exciting French, Hon. Col. Jim to participate in the run; one You are a member of the Class if all of the items on the following list apply to you: events coming up in 2019. Brownell and Hon. Lt.-Col. of which being that 2018 1. You were placed alone in a designated room or area at any one or more of the following French commented that John Penner. During the was the sesquicentennial facilities: Bluewater Youth Centre; Brookside Youth Centre; Cecil Facer Youth Centre; some type of trip, a specially designed anniversary of the regiment. Donald Doucet Youth Centre; Invictus Youth Centre; Justice Ronald Lester Youth Centre; commemorative event commemorative brooch Nuttley proudly Roy McMurtry Youth Centre; Sprucedale Youth Centre; Toronto Youth Assessment recognizing the 80th created by Pommier explained the SDG Centre; anniversary of the Armoury Jewellers in Cornwall was Highlanders team won the 2. Your placement alone in the designated room or area lasted at least 6 consecutive hours; is currently being presented to Her Majesty Woodhouse Trophy which considered and planning is Queen Elizabeth II and the is awarded to the top 3. You had no meaningful human contact during your placement alone in the designated underway for the 2019 Colonel-in-Chief of the Canadian military team, room or area; Glen’s Reunion; to be held SDG Highlanders, in with this being the first time 4. Your placement alone in the designated room or area took place when you were 17 years on May 2 and 3 hosted by honour of the 150th a Canadian reserve unit has old or younger; and the Glen’s Association. As anniversary of the won it. Members of the 5. Your placement alone in the designated room or area took place sometime between French will be completing regiment as well as the team also received the April 1, 2004 and December 17, 2018. participation of an 11 Nijmegan medal which is his service as the CO of the Please note that the following placement or placements alone in a designated room or area do regiment, he mentioned member team from the awarded to every there will be the SDG Highlanders in the participant who completed not count towards the class de昀nition and do not make you a Class member: announcement sometime four-day 2018 Nijmegen the march as well as the 1. segregation by reason of a lock-down at a Youth Justice Facility; and during this year as to his March in the Netherlands. Team Medallion which is 2. the routine locking in your room overnight at a Youth Justice Facility. replacement. The SDG The Nijmegan March awarded to teams that have If you are a Class member, you have a choice of whether or not to stay in the Class. Highlanders are always began over 100 years ago as 90 per cent of team Option 1: Stay in the class action: To stay in the class action, you do not have to do anything. looking for new recruits and a method of improving members complete the If money or bene昀ts are obtained, you will be noti昀ed about how to make a claim. You will be he suggested calling the physical fitness; according march. legally bound by all orders and judgments in the class action, and you will not be able to sue Ontario separately about the legal claims in this case. Option 2: Get out of the class action: If you want to remove yourself from the class action, you must submit an opt out form by Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Opt out forms are available here: www. youthsegregationclassaction.ca. You can also opt out by writing to the Administrator of this class action at the address below and informing them that you want to be removed from this class action. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number and/or email address in the letter and have it post marked by Tuesday, April 9, 2019. If you remove yourself, you cannot get money or bene昀ts from this lawsuit if any are awarded. The Court has appointed Koskie Minsky LLP and Strosberg, Sasso, Sutts LLP (“Class Counsel”) to represent the Class. You don’t have to pay Class Counsel to participate. If they get money or bene昀ts for the Class, they may ask for lawyers’ fees and costs which would be deducted from any money obtained or to be paid separately by Ontario. For more information about your rights, go to www.youthsegregationclassaction.ca, call toll- free 1-833-430-7538 (TTY: 1-877-627-7027) or write to Ontario Youth Segregation Class Action Administrator c/o Crawford Class Action Services, 3-505, 133 Weber St. N, Waterloo, ON N2J 3G9, or by email at: [email protected]. January 09 Page 04.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 12:44 PM Page 1

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Box 368, 29 King St., E-MAIL: Chesterville, Ont. [email protected] OR K0C 1H0 TORIALORRIA & [email protected] TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 Worth the wait WINCHESTER – Alex Denis and Jean-Sebastien Desforges celebrated the new year a little later than most By Tom Van Dusen people – at 1:06 p.m. to be exact. That’s when their son out a couple of songs ‘if you can’t beat ‘em join arrived. He is Winchester District Memorial Hospital’s first baby of 2019. Bingeing out during this period and for ‘em’ approach to streaming Téo Deforges weighed seven pounds, 10 ounces. He is a not ordering me to leave the and social media. Now I’m first child for Alex and Jean-Sebastien. They live in Embrun. Well it’s over, all practice sessions for fear of a Facebook junkie; while I “Everything went well and we’re very happy,” says wrapped up and put away catching what I had… and haven’t as yet posted what mom Alex Denis. “We had a great experience at the for another year, the still have, although it’s I’m eating for breakfast, hospital and we’re happy to have our midwife with us.” holiday season which fading. I’m out there a lot with The family went home later the same day and will be seems to have lasted a full It was in this weakened Christmas photos, tales of supported by their midwife in the days ahead. Téo was two weeks in 2018-19; picked up steam after a delivered by midwife Céline D’Arcy of Gentle state that, over the weekend my cherished song book, of going on and on until Beginnings Midwifery. I’m embarrassed to say, I visiting my daughter at her while; I watched three Congratulations to Alex and Jean-Sebastien – and people ran out of excuses became a big-time Netflix college in Haliburton… the episodes in a row, loving welcome Téo! this Monday as to why they binger. I never thought it list goes on. People who every action-packed minute shouldn’t go back to work. would happen to me. know me say I need an and the performance by A price must be paid, of Uncontrollable online audience; I do Facebook for Canadian boy Kiefer course, for all of that streaming of television the same reason I do Sutherland as the partying and general taking shows and movies wasn’t a karaoke, they say, to be Independent low-level life easy. That price for tendency I felt vulnerable noticed. Cabinet member assigned many is to contract the cold to. But I was so weak… I When it came to Netflix, to be U.S. president in a or flu making their usual couldn’t just say no! I was a low-level user, catastrophic situation (the seasonal rounds. As I do There was nothing in my watching a few shows here position exists in real life every year, I’d convinced personal history to suggest and there, maybe a series making it even more myself I was going to such a flaw. Yes, I’ve but over several weeks, interesting); Kiefer starts as dodge the bullet this year, always been a movie fan, nothing addictive – nothing a weak, reviled academic only to feel that familiar enjoying flicks on TV, to worry about. It all who eventually takes firm scratchiness in my throat on DVD and whatever other changed last weekend. In political charge. New Year’s Day. delivery technology; and I my partial defense, I must On Saturday and Then the cold and/or flu regularly take in a feature remind you that I was in a Sunday, I gave in came on full bore, on the big screen, the latest weakened state, dragged completely to the show, travelling through my body just last Friday at the down by that awful cold/flu watching episode after from the sinuses to the Brockville Arts Centre: and not in full command of episode, in full binge mode, chest, causing aches and Widows… great cast and my senses. barely pausing to make the pains, a hacking cough, story. But I was never one I took a little nap Friday occasional mini meal, cup sneezing fits, endless nose for series television and evening then headed over of tea, take cold blowing and general have missed most of the big to the Prescott Legion for medication, or hit the can. Courtesy Winchester Press photo discomfiture. It seems shows over the past 40 karaoke night. While I was To my credit, I pulled there’s no way I can avoid a years. For example, I’ve able to croak out some myself away from the small Christmas comes alive couple of bouts of this never seen Arrested tunes, I wasn’t really in the screen long enough on MOUNTAIN— With the help of generous neighbouring seven to 10 day affliction Development or Doogie mood for it and went home Saturday for a 45-minute communities, House of Lazarus (HOL)’s 2018 Christmas every year; I guess I’m not Howser, MD… just to name early. What to watch? I had walk to remind myself that season saw food bank families gifted with food, as well as living as well as I should two. tried Designated Survivor real life still exists out presents for under the tree. be. About two years ago, I but had turned it off after there. Each year, HOL client services manager Kim Merkley I have to thank the pals I got plugged into Netflix at 20 minutes for being too Then I went back to the takes on the enormous task of coordinating several make music with in Russell binge. I think I’m over it Christmas programs for food bank clients, relying on the about the same time I slow out of the gate. every week for tolerating community—service groups, individuals, businesses, and became a Facebook regular. I had been told to give it now… at least I was able to more—to help put food on the table and presents under the my feeble attempts to hack I had finally decided on the another chance, that it write this! tree for the holiday. The 2018 season saw 56 singles and/or couples, 78 families, and 17 seniors receive gifts and food supplies for the Christmas season, some including gas cards, grocery cards, pet food and more. In addition, more than 235 gifts were given out through the Angel Tree Program. “People are so generous,” Merkley said. “I was amazed cataloguing books in the school by the number of people, businesses and community groups The wonderful world of reading libraries where I work. contacting me to find out how they could help. It was From an early age, books were an way home from school. While a fair amount of the reading inspiring and it confirmed what we see every day at House integral part of my growing up. I I can recall Mom telling me how and researching I do for this or that is of Lazarus: people care about their neighbours.” remember Mom saying we didn’t she received for Christmas a $5 bill now done on the internet, there is The local food bank also accepted donations of close to have much money but there was a (which in the 1920’s was a fair bit of nothing, in my mind at least, as 10 Emergency Food Bank Boxes through its Reverse satisfying as picking up a book, Advent Program. The boxes, which contained 24 food roof over our head, food in our money), a doll and a book. She told items, were ready for dispersal to food bank clients facing a stomaches and plenty of reading me how during the celebrations the opening it up and sitting down with a food emergency during HOL’s annual shutdown from Dec. material around the house. She was doll was tucked under her arm and beverage and snack to read a book. I 21 to Jan. 2. right, as usual, for we never wanted the money used to keep her place in am a bit of a homebody. My idea of a for food or shelter and there was the book. big trip is to travel from my home in plenty of reading material to develop I have some books in my Cornwall to Ottawa or Winchester or Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. our minds. children’s bookcase (waiting for the Chesterville. When I open a book Advertising Rates on Request We sort of came by it honestly next generation to discover my there are many exciting adventures Publisher P.O. 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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Chesterville Record Page 5 Celebrating New Year’s Eve in the Scottish way Carolyn Thompson Goddard Record Correspondent WILLIAMSTOWN – As darkness fell on New Year’s Eve in the small South Glengarry community of Williamstown, visitors began arriving at the Glengarry, Nor’Westers and Loyalist Museum (GNLM) on John Street to take part in a centuries old Scottish New Year’s Eve tradition of Hogmanay, hosted by the Musical interludes Williamstown Fire Accordionist Rob Taylor provided background music Department and the GNLM. for people during the Hogmanay in Glengarry. Linda Sinfield, vice Thompson Goddard photo president of the organization which operates Touring Williamstown the museum, explained During the 2018 Hogmanay held on Dec. 31, visitors to the Glengarry, Nor’Westers Hogmanay was a free and Loyalist Museum had the opportunity to take a horse drawn wagon rides around community event; although the community of Williamstown in South Glengarry. Thompson Goddard photo donations were welcomed. The event offered an outdoors, there were horse around 9 p.m., with plenty president Joyce Lewis opportunity to visit with drawn wagon rides around of time left for other mentioned a fundraising friends, enjoy the musical Williamstown, barbecue hot activities as one year ended dinner and Cèilidh is talents of accordionist Rob dogs, a warm bonfire or and another began. planned for April 2019 at the Taylor; with a chance to visitors could have a The Glengarry, Williamstown Arena. For partake in some tasty treats conversation with a Nor’Westers and Loyalist more information on this and and authentic Scotch broth neighbour in the outside Museum holds several other events visit either their made with cubed lamb and pavilion on the museum educational, community and Facebook page or root vegetables. grounds. Fireworks were entertaining events https://www.glengarrynorwe For those who enjoy the planned as the grand finale throughout the year and stersandloyalistmuseum.ca. Hot diggity dog! Warren Schneckenburger wins Innovative Farmer of the Year For those who preferred a barbecued hot dog over SOUTH DUNDAS – Each year, the cereal rye ‘growing’ in droughty authentic Scotch broth, they could take a visit outside Innovative Farmers Association of conditions under corn stalks, and record to the museum’s pavilion where a barbecue was set up Ontario (IFAO) chooses one farmer acres of winter wheat for our farm,” said to provide the opportunity to enjoy a summer-time whose dedication to soil health, Schneckenburger. “We are also already at favourite in winter. Thompson Goddard photo environmental stewardship and 80 per cent of our corn ground strip progressive production makes them stand tilled.” out from the crowd. At this year’s “Ten years ago we would have mudded conference in London, Ont., Warren off a big portion of our corn so we could Schneckenburger will receive the get the plowing done,” he said, adding that Innovator of the Year Award for 2019. the thought now puts shivers down his E-Subscriptions Alongside his parents Arden and spine. Rhonda Schneckenburger, Warren and his Today, Schneckenburger’s real focus is Now available at wife operate Cedar Lodge Farms, a cash on soil health and compaction mitigation, crop farm with a small beef feedlot outside not yield. But his efforts are being of Morrisburg, Ont. Schneckenburger is rewarded. “Our clay soil compacts easily, the third generation on the farm. His and often November turns very wet grandparents, Martin and Evelyn, quickly,” he explained. “Tracks have Desktop Computer purchased it in 1954 after emigrating from Warren become the major player on the farm. Tablet Germany. Today, the farm’s main crops Schneckenburger Most tillage, planting and harvest is now are corn, soybeans, winter wheat and edible beans. done on belts, some in controlled traffic, some not.” Mobile Device Much has changed on the farm in the last 10 years, said Schneckenburger believes that the biggest contributor Stay connected and informed with Schneckenburger. to compaction on his farm is the sprayer, which is why it an E-Subscription to The Chesterville Record The moldboard plow, for instance, was the main fall now runs on dedicated CTF trams to mitigate its impact. . tillage tool for 100 per cent of the corn and about half the Where tracks can’t be used, Schneckenburger employs VF With a valid e-mail address, you soybeans. tires. can receive an electronic version of The Chesterville Record for only “Corn-on-corn covered about 65 per cent of the farm, “We swap tracks from 25” to 18”, depending on the $35 per year (includes GST). with soybeans only grown on the well-drained and application needed, as well as swapping wide 710 tires for To subscribe to an E-Subscription go to reasonably stone-free soils,” Schneckenburger explained. narrower tires on tractors and the sprayer, depending on www.chestervillerecord.com/membership-join But in 2008, no-till soybeans began to take away a lot the time of year,” he explained. “I think some inflation and sign up today! of tillage. “Of course, today we look at that as planting control is in the future for the sprayer, but that trigger If you already receive The Chesterville Record by mail soybeans without tillage and not no-till,” he said. hasn’t been pulled yet.” and want to switch to an E-Subscription contact In 2011, a pivotal trip to the National No-Till Ultimately, his 10-year goal is to be 100 per cent no- 613-448-2321 or email chestervillerecordoffi [email protected]. Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio with the Innovative till, a move that will cost significant investment in Farmers Association inspired much change on the farm. drainage. Strip tillage, he said, will be a great crutch in Your News. Your Way. “A photo in a slideshow by Joel Gruver of strip-tilling the transition. into a lush green field of annual ryegrass set in motion a “We have had success with no-till and high residue decade of change for our operation,” said farming on undrained soil, but more often than not Schneckenburger. “And I’m certain it isn’t over yet.” failures on those saturated fields,” said Schneckenburger. Following the conference, Schneckenburger made the “Drainage is key in my decision to permanently park the plow, switching it out opinion.” for a disk ripper instead, and began implementing more “It is amazing how soil-friendly practices, such as improved rotation, strip quickly the soils change, tillage, controlled traffic farming (CTF) and cover and from my mentors’ crops. anecdotes I’m reasonably “A real effort to stop all tillage ahead of soybeans was confident that within the made and building soil structure became a real goal for 10-year timeline we’ll our farm,” said Schneckenburger. maintain – if not increase – In 2012, Schneckenburger began experimenting with corn yields during the cover crops, devoting acres of land to research. Today, his transition,” he concluded. primary focus is on interseeding cereal rye into corn IFAO will be celebrating ahead of soybeans in fall. And while he believes wheat Schneckenburger’s efforts offers an amazing opportunity to play with cover crop at the IFAO Conference cocktails, wheat isn’t a major crop in eastern Ontario, Feb. 20 to 21, at the Best making opportunities hard to come by. Western Lamplighter Inn in “It is an awesome feeling to have over 1,000 acres of London. January 09 Page 06.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 1:33 PM Page 1

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residents an opportunity to Welcoming welcome in the new year while visiting with friends South Stormont fire truck and neighbours. She in 2019 commented that organizers damaged in rollover Carolyn Thompson Goddard were “quite pleased with the Kory Glover Record Correspondent turnout and great Record Staff IROQUOIS – There was comradeship” at the levee. LONG SAULT – South Stormont rang in the new plenty of food, fellowship In addition to the usual and Moose Milk at the 2019 beverages offered by the year, not with a bang, but with a crash. South Dundas Levee held Iroquois Legion, there was An almost brand new pumper tanker fire truck on Jan. 1 in the Royal an ample supply of Moose received extensive damage after a rollover Tues., Jan. 1 Canadian Legion Branch Milk, a traditional drink while returning from a call on Northfield Road at around 370 in Iroquois. The New available at most New 5 a.m. Year’s Day Levee is a long- Year’s Day levees in The truck, which was only on the road for six standing tradition in Canada Canada and other months, slid out of control on an S-curve into a ditch dating back to the mid- celebratory Armed Forces and rolled over as a result of the region being hit with 1600’s and now commonly events. While the recipe for freezing rain. associated with social Moose Milk is often a Township fire chief Gilles Crepeau stated that the events organized by the closely guarded secret, damage to the truck has put it out of service until further Canadian Governor Riddell explained their Ringing in the new year General, provincial version of the drink is made Darlene Riddell, president of Royal Canadian Legion notice. Arrangements are being made to replace the Lieutenant-Generals and by mixing various amounts Branch 370 in Iroquois, is joined by South Dundas truck, either through borrowing one from a neighbouring military units. of alcoholic beverages, ice Mayor Steven Byvelds during the 2019 South Dundas township or renting one for the Long Sault station. Darlene Riddell cream and two per cent Levee held during the afternoon of Jan. 1 at the Crepeau also stated that the township is still covered explained the Legion milk. and that every department is on standby in case of a fire. Legion. Thompson Goddard photo Branch in Iroquois has been Among the many people Two firefighters were on the truck when the accident holding a levee for around attending the levee was “a happy and prosperous mentioned he “was looking happened but did not receive any serious injuries, just five years with the event South Dundas Mayor, year to all residents of forward to working with minor bumps and bruises. providing South Dundas Steven Byvelds who wished South Dundas” and them in 2019”. SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Chesterville Record Page 7 Canadians with dementia lead Alzheimer Society campaign CORNWALL —“Life has lots of That’s the premise of the Alzheimer “You’re immediately labeled,” bumps in the road. My dementia is Society’s continuing nationwide says 59-year-old Keith Barrett, who just one of those bumps. You don’t campaign: Yes. I live with dementia. lives with young onset Alzheimer’s. ST. CLARE’S The United Church of Canada give up anytime you run into a Let me help you understand. While Barrett is the co-founder and director ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH UNITED NORTH DUNDAS 5 Casselman Street, Chesterville barrier.” there is no question that dementia is a of a small Ottawa-based Pastor: Debbie Poirier 81-year-old Ron Robert is no challenging disease, it’s just one organization that provides support to Rev. John Wilcox 613-774-2236 613-448-2532 stranger to dementia—he lost three aspect of a person’s life story. individuals with a variety of www.stclaresanglican.ca Church Of昀ce Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester siblings and an uncle to the disease. The campaign, which kicked into developmental and physical Sunday January 13, 2019 Sunday January 13, 2019 But when he was diagnosed three high gear on Mon., Jan. 7, during disabilities. He continues to work 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Family Service Sunday School at 10:15 A.M. years ago, it still came as a shock. Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, despite his diagnosis. with Music and Sunday School You are invited to join us. Once the reality of the news sunk in, showcases the unique and diverse “My wife Robin and I didn’t sign “To be a living Church, united in one April 2019 however, Robert decided there was stories of individuals from across the up for this disease,” says Keith. “But congregation, reaching out to God’s world.” only one way forward: Stay positive country living with Alzheimer’s or when others spend so much time April 2019 and get on with his life. After all, he another form of dementia. The aim of looking at you differently, they lose had a bucket list that included such the campaign is to change attitudes sight of the fact that we share the goals as going to university. toward the disease and erase the same life experiences as any other Having served as an advisor to stigma. Life continues after a couple on the journey of life. We have The United Church of Canada former Prime Minister Pierre Elliot diagnosis of dementia. good days and bad days. We don’t NATIONSIDE Trudeau, Robert enrolled in a political “We’re turning the conversation want to be treated differently. We AVONMORE-FINCH- PENTECOSTAL CHURCH MARTINTOWN science course at Wilfrid Laurier over to the experts,” says Pauline want to feel accepted and make it Rev. Edwin Valles E-mail: [email protected] PASTORAL CHARGE University. It wasn’t easy at first—he Tardif, CEO at the Alzheimer Society acceptable to speak candidly about Minister: Rev. Lois Gaudet Of昀ce 613-448-2272 had to work hard to keep up with his of Canada. “We believe sharing the dementia. We need to look out for Maple Ridge Centre, BBA, BTH, MDIV classmates, remember his way around stories of Canadians living with each other.” 12820 Hwy. 43 E., Contact : Tel: 613-346-1648 Email: [email protected] the campus and concentrate on his dementia will fuel a more open, In addition to helping Canadians Chesterville Sunday January 13, 2019 Sunday January 13, 2019 assignments. But he finished the supportive and inclusive dialogue better understand dementia, the 10:30 A.M. – Sunday Worship Service Come worship with course with an A. around dementia, and give confidence campaign provides a platform for & Sunday School Rev. Lois Tues., 7:00 P.M. – Prayer & Praise 9:15 A.M. – Martintown Robert is now studying ageism at to others who have this disease to live people like Keith and Ron to define Community Centre King’s University College in London their best lives.” who they are as individuals, rather Everyone Welcome. 11:00 A.M. – Chalmers, Finch Af昀liated with the Pentecostal All are welcome. and completing a research paper on Research shows that stigma around than being defined by the disease. Assemblies of Canada Come and worship with our family the benefits of education for people dementia is rampant. In a survey Throughout January and the April 2019 where all are welcome and Christ is Lord. with dementia. When he’s not at commissioned by the Alzheimer remainder of the year, Canadians are April 2019 school, Robert stays active both Society last year, one in four invited to visit the campaign’s physically and socially, walking Canadians said they would feel dedicated website to read and watch everywhere and spending time with ashamed or embarrassed if they had the compelling stories of people his family. Robert is Métis and dementia, while one in five admitted getting on with their life in spite of married to a member of the Oneida to using derogatory or stigmatizing dementia, get tips on how to help end Nation of the Thames. They have three language about dementia. stigma, test their own attitudes HARMONY COMMUNITY grown children. While accepting a diagnosis of towards the disease and download PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH There is much more to Robert than dementia is hard enough, it’s even other useful resources. To learn more CHURCH - Morewood Evangelical Missionary Church his disease, and he has lots of life left harder to deal with reactions from and get involved, visit 12010 Ormond Road & Hwy. 31 ST. ANDREW’S - Chesterville to live. others. ilivewithdementia.ca. 613-774-5170 ST. PAUL’S - Winchester Rev. D. Bruce North, Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. Senior Pastor 613-267-0928 Rev. Daniel L. Wallace, Sunday January 13, 2019 Associate Pastor CHESTERVILLE - 9:00 A.M. www.harmony-church.org WINCHESTER - 10:00 A.M. Sunday January 13, 2019 MOREWOOD - 11:15 A.M. 9:45 A.M. – Pre-Service Prayer Everyone Welcome. October 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service COME EXPECTING –LEAVE REJOICING Message by Rev. Bruce North 100 Men Who Care New at the table April 2019 were able to raise a grand Gary Annable was noticeably No Evening Service total $13,600 for charity emotional after garnering the Preparing Disciples of Jesus. Sunday School & Nursery available. during the fall campaign. majority of votes for the $10,000 was awarded to councillor candidate race. April 2019 Glover photo the House of Lazarus to fund their Handyman Cannabis was officially ST. MARY’S Heroes Project and $3,600 made legal Wed., Oct. 17 ANGLICAN CHURCH was awarded to the for recreational/non- 139 Castor Street, Russell, ON Winchester District Parish Of昀ce: 613-445-3226 medical use across ST. MARY Presiding: Rev. Lee Lambert Memorial Hospital to help Canada. This means that a OF THE PRESENTATION [email protected] with the cost of a new Website: www.stmarysrussell.ca person must be over the CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday January 13, 2019 wireless fetal monitor. age of 19 to purchase, use, Administration Priest: 9:00 A.M. Fr. Charles Enyinnia – Holy Eucharist The United Counties of 10:30 A.M. – Holy Eucharist possess and grow non- Parish Secretary: Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. Prescott and Russell medical marijuana. Patricia Guy - 613-448-3262 St. Mary’s Church is engaged in actively became the latest Tony Fraser was Weekend Masses: sharing God’s unconditional grace and love. Saturday – 5 P.M. municipal partner to join officially elected as North – Obitua y – Sunday – 8:30 A.M. St. Daniel December 2019 the Farm 911 Emily Dundas’ new mayor, Sunday – 10:30 A.M. St. Mary Project. This is to help Weekday Masses: earning 2,436 votes (61 St. Mary - Tues. – 7:00 P.M. encourage agricultural per cent) compared to Wed. – 9:00 A.M. landowners to have civic Gerry Boyce’s 1,582 Thurs. – 9:00 A.M. HUTCHINSON, Fri. – 9:00 A.M. addresses assigned to votes. Al Armstrong won St. Daniel - Wed. – 7:00 P.M. vacant land entrances to in a landslide for deputy THE GATHERING HOUSE James A. April 2019 Chesterville improve emergency mayor, earning 3,078 Friendly, Caring, Accepting response. votes (78 per cent) 613-448-1758 Over 50 plowmen came compared to Brad Pinch’s Sunday January 13, 2019 Service at 10:00 A.M. to Ferme Ponyhill Sat., 886 votes. Gary Annable, Itʼs with heavy hearts that the family of James (Jim) Hutchinson announce his passing on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at the Heartwood Long Term Care with his loving Worship Gathering Oct. 6 to complete in the with Nursery & Kid’s Church Tyler Hoy and John family by his side, after a courageous battle with Alzheimerʼs at the age of 87. Jim Stormont Plowing Thompson were also leaves behind his loving and caring wife of 63 years, Elaine (Loverin) Hutchinson of April 2019 Association’s annual elected as councillors. Lunenburg. Devoted father to Penny Kuipers (Paul), Harry (Linda), James (Jeannette), ST. LUKE’S - KNOX plowing match. Plowmen Instead of trying to find Robin Dunlop (Brian), Sally Stata (John), Mark (Linda) and Chris (Lori). Proud PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - grandpa of Erin, Ashley (Victor), James 3rd (Ashley), Nathan, Adam (Stephanie), competed in creating the a cure, Marie-Claire FINCH Amanda (Dale), Heather (Brad), Scott, Spence, Thomas, Jacob, Carley, Connor and Interim Moderator: best open split, crown, Ivanski decided to go in a great-grandchildren Allie, Quinn, Cole, Helen, Ira, Timothee, Karianne, Rosalie, Samuel, Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. To update regular overall plowed land and different direction and try Stryder and Evelyn. Predeceased by his parents Harry Hutchinson and Sarah (Scollick) 613-267-0928 or special coming in first place in to find a cause of cancer Hutchinson. Jim will be remembered for his love of his large family and his remarkable Church 613-984-2201 talents. To honour Jimʼs wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Sunday January 13, 2019 Sunday church one of the seven classes: with her first annual the South Stormont Township Hall Long Sault on Friday January 11 from 11am until 9:30 A.M. – Worship Time service times only, Horse Plowing, Antique, Wellness Day Sat., Oct. noon when a celebration will take place followed by a luncheon. A special thanks to Minister: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver Farm Standard - two and Everyone Welcome! please call 20. The idea took three the dedicated and caring staff of Heartwood Long Term Care. Memorial donations to April 2019 three furrows, Competitors years for Ivanski to put the Alzheimer Society or Trinity United Church Ingleside would be appreciated by the 613-448-2321 under 18 years of age, into motion, as she wants family. Online condolences may be made at www.brownleefuneralhomes.com. or email Competition Plows, Farm to encourage healthier [email protected] Standard - four or more lifestyles in the Russell furrows and VIP Plowing. municipality. January 09 Page 08.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 1:44 PM Page 1

Page 8 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, January 9, 2019 Paintings Empty Bowls from her heart Continued from the front fundraiser is back father passed. The portraits WILLIAMSBURG – On Sat., Feb. 9, Community are viewed by the artist as an acknowledgement of the Food Share is hosting its third annual Empty Bowls strength of women, and fundraiser at the Community Christian Reformed while they were “a lot of Church in Williamsburg from noon until 2 p.m. fun to paint”, the Warrior Empty Bowls is an international, grassroots Women series has allowed movement to end hunger. her to “break out from usual This unique fundraising event allows participating motifs and do something artists and groups to create and donate handcrafted that was purely from the bowls and then serve a simple meal. Guests choose a heart.” bowl to use and to keep as a reminder of all the empty The Jan. 18 Warrior bowls in the world. In exchange for the meal and the Women Vernissage will bowl, 100 per cent of each meal’s proceeds are devoted enable the public to view the paintings, meet some of the to local hunger-fighting organizations, such as food Warrior Women and banks or soup kitchens. purchase prints of their Tickets for this edition of Empty Bowls are $30 each. favourite painting. For more The lunch will include soup, bread and refreshments all information, please visit the donated by local caterers and bakeries. The ceramic event’s Facebook page or soup bowls have been individually created and donated contact the artist at I am woman! by over a dozen potters from the community. Winchester artist Carrie Keller is pictured with three of the 22 Warrior Women por- [email protected] Musical Entertainment will be provided by Jon traits which will be on display at Winchelsea just outside Winchester on Fri., Jan. or visit Martin and all proceeds will go to support Community 18 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. https://paintingstoorder.com. Courtesy photo Food Share. “Last year’s event sold within a matter of days,” said Community Food Share executive director Ian A traditional New Year’s celebration McKelvie. “I anticipate that the tickets for this year’s Carolyn Thompson Goddard Empty Bowls will be snapped up just as quickly.” Record Correspondent Tickets for Empty Bowls 2019 go on sale starting WINCHESTER – A Thurs., Jan. 10 at Cup of Jo’s in Winchester and Seaway steady stream of visitors Valley PharmaChoice Morrisburg. gathered during the For further details go to communityfoodshare.ca or afternoon of Jan. 1 at call 613-898-0781. Branch 108 of the Royal Canadian Legion in Winchester during the fourth annual Branch New Year’s Day Levee. The New Year’s Levee in Canada is a tradition dating back to the fur-trade where the governor of the fort received fur-traders on New Year’s Day followed by a reception, with the governor in Quebec during the French Regime adopted the practice of a New Year’s fête which was used to inform residents of Celebrating 2019 political events and extract The 2019 New Year’s Levee at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 in Winchester Filling spirits The Empty Bowls fundraiser features donated hand- an oath of allegiance. took a few moments to gather for a photo. From the left, legion public relations offi- Today the event is open to made ceramic bowls from local artisans. cer Tina Asselin, zone G3 deputy zone commander Aubrey Callan, Royal Canadian Courtesy photo all members of the Legion Branch 108 president Janet Morris, zone G3 commander Don Swerdfeger community and held and legion first vice president Janine Fawcett. Thompson Goddard photo throughout the country by the Governor General of which wine was mixed event. Swerdfeger wishing “everyone a happy Canada, Provincial with alcohol and spices to reminded people to visit and prosperous New Lieutenant-Governors, improve its taste and their local legion before Year”. municipalities, military served at the Governor’s establishments and Levee. When Quebec came branches of the Royal under British colonial rule, Canadian Legion. a drink combining Congratulations During the afternoon whiskey, goat’s milk and to the following customers event, there were visitors mixed spices was served at who were winners in our Christmas draw from the local community these events. There are a as well as from Kemptville variety of Moose Milk Andrea Leclair Rhonda Cinnamon Grace Tilley and Russell areas. Legion recipes which are used Freida Armstrong Ray Lavoie Shawn Williams Linda Johnson Kim Wheeler Joyce Byford president Janet Morris was today, with many being a Debbie Rogers Tyler Hutchinson Lea Anne Munro “pleased with the turnout” closely guarded local Doris Tinkler Parker Boyd Matt & Jessica at the levee which featured secret. Without Shawn Steele Ray Webber Holmes an opportunity to meet, commenting on the exact visit as well as enjoy a recipe used in Winchester, Thank you to all our customers variety of food and drink. Morris told the for your support and we wish you all a Included on the Chesterville Record Happy New Year refreshment table was eggnog, ice cream, spices Lynn & Todd Kirkwood Moose Milk, a traditional and alcohol were included drink found at New Year’s in the Winchester Legion’s Levees throughout beverage. Canada. In addition to legion Moose Milk is reputed members and members of to have originated during a the community, legion Second World War deputy district G function at an Ontario commander Joel Van military base, as well as Snick, zone G3 deputy SALES & SERVICE • QUALITY USED VEHICLES being a descendant of zone commander Aubrey T. KIRKWOOD earlier levee drinks such as Callan and zone G3 12034 Cty. Rd. 3 (Main St.), Winchester • 613-774-2000 le sang de caribou. Le sang commander Don de caribou was a drink in Swerdfeger attended the rtauto.ca [email protected] January 09 Page 09.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 1:55 PM Page 1

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Chesterville Record Page 9 Smile! Smile! Smile! WINCHESTER – Every fall, there are a few extra smiles in Winchester, Long Sault and Morrisburg – thanks to the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign. In fact, more than 10,000 of them this year alone! The campaign took place across Canada in September. In the four local Garden Villa makes generous stores, $10,451 was raised, with the money going to the donation to Cancer Society Throughout 2018 Garden Villa’s Resident Council Foundation’s Family Care How the cookie crumbles It was smiles all around at the cheque presentation ceremony with, from left, Robert voted that all fundraising efforts throughout the Fund. St. Denis (owner), and employees Kathy Barkley, Justin Boyer and Mackenzie year would be collected and divided between the Tim Hortons’ owner Wright. Heart and Stroke Foundation and Canadian Cancer Robert St. Denis says it’s an Courtesy photo Society. Funds were raised through their Christmas annual tradition: “It’s great community and that’s why “Since 2006, the local director. “We are so Bazaar, Christmas cake sale, yard sale, bake sale, that the community still we choose to direct our campaign has raised thankful to Robert and plant sale, donations and silent auctions. Jan. 7 supports the Smile Cookie donations there. We are $110,510 for WDMH,” Denise St. Denis and their marked the Villa’s first of two donation presenta- program. The hospital is looking forward to next notes Kristen Casselman, staff - and to everyone who tions. Allison St-Jean, community fundraising spe- very important to the whole year!” the foundation’s managing bought a cookie!” cialist of the Canadian Cancer Society, from Cornwall, was on-site to receive $2,884 as well as provided residents with an information session. Visit our website at Garden Villa said they look forward to presenting the second half of 2018’s proceeds to the Heart and chestervillerecord.com Stroke Foundation during the Walk, Rock and Roll a Thon being held Feb. 14. Courtesy photo Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario KINDERGART EN Registration Week: January 14-18, 2019

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E-mail your sports information to [email protected] THETHE PAGESPAGEAGESS TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 Rockets begin 2019 with a pair of victories Jeff Moore back of the net from Jarrett back to within one as Burns Record Staff Williams and Dylan scored his second of the MORRISBURG—The Robinson just 1:41 into the game at 10:47 from North Dundas Rockets began first period. The Rockets Chartrand. 2019 with a pair of games took a two-goal lead when Burns completed the hat this past weekend as they Cameron Brown lifted one trick at 16:28 from Jensen welcomed the home from Hugo Lusigan Tysick tying the game at on Saturday night and and Tom Fingler on the four. The Rockets didn’t take travelled to Morrisburg to power play. The Rockets long to retake the lead as take on the Lions on Sunday took a 2-0 lead into the first Carter Tait slid one through afternoon. The Rockets intermission. the five hole just nine welcomed new player, Zach The Rockets made it 3-0 seconds later from Will Parent and formerly injured when Robinson sniped one Watson and Jack Van Kessel. player, Hugo Lusigan back from Roth and Matt Cowley The Lions ran into to their lineup. just 1:05 into the second penalty trouble and the Rockets 9 Lions 5 period. The Lions got on the Rockets took advantage as The North Dundas board when Devon Burns Cowley lit the lamp from Rockets travelled to the scored from Zach Leblanc Justin Lefebvre and Jarrett Morrisburg Arena on Sun., and Zenin Biron at 4:03 to Williams on the power play Jan. 6, to take on the Lions in make it 3-1. with 1:53 remaining in the The North Dundas Rockets travelled to the Morrisburg Arena on Sun., Jan. 6, to the NCJHL. The Rockets The Lions got to within middle frame. The Rockets take on the Lions in the NCJHL. The Rockets’ forward, Carter Tait (13) jams home were coming off a big 5-2 one as Francis Chartrand took a 6-4 lead into the the Rockets’ fifth goal of the game as the Lions’ keeper was unable to squeeze the victory over the Metcalfe scored from Burns at 7:23 second intermission. puck. The Lions’ defender, Kyle Ouellette arrives just a little late. Tait and the Jets and moved to within but the Rockets restored a The Rockets made it 7-4 Rockets went on to take the game 9-5. seven points of the first place two-goal lead when Roth when Brad Stitt banged one Moore photo South Grenville Rangers. scored his second of the home from Brad Nash at Phillips making 32 saves. seconds later as Connor Roth score in the third period but The Rockets jumped out game from Williams and 6:53 of the third period. The Rockets 5 Jets 2 snapped one to the back of the Rockets outshot the Jets to a 1-0 lead when Connor Brody Barkley at 9:19. The Lions battled back with a The North Dundas the net from Tom Fingler. 15-8. The Rockets took the Roth pounded one to the Lions didn’t give up and got goal as Leblanc scored from Rockets welcomed the The Rockets took a 2-1 lead game 5-2. The Rockets Kevin Doyle at 8:16 on the Metcalfe Jets to the into the first intermission. moved to within seven points power play but the Rockets Chesterville Arena on Sat., The Rockets made it 3-1 of the Rangers after the got that one back just 11 Jan. 5, in the NCJHL. The as Roth scored his second of Rangers tied the Gatineau seconds later as Roth Rockets went into the game the game just 1:02 into the Hull-Volant earlier in the completed his hat trick from in second place in the West second period unassisted. evening. Robinson and Williams. Division with 27 points, The Jets got back to within The Rockets outshot the The Rockets closed out eight points behind the South one as Evan Mantha scored Jets 45-35. Picking up the the scoring when Lefebvre Grenville Rangers in first from Cameron Gallant at win in the Rockets’ goal was batted one to the back of the place. 3:58. Reilly Tondreau making 33 net from Roth on the power The Rockets opened the The Rockets regained saves and suffering the loss play at 11:20. The Rockets scoring when Jack Van their two-goal lead when in the Jets’ goal was Tyler took the game 9-5 moving to Kessel fired one home from Justin Lefebvre blasted one Desjardins making 40 saves. within five points of the affiliated player, Curtis home from Brad Stitt at Up next Rangers. The Rockets Bowman at 8:23 of the first 10:19 and took a three-goal The North Dundas outshot the Lions 41-31. period to take a 1-0 lead. The lead at 14:18 as Fingler lit Rockets travel to the Robert Picking up the win in the Jets tied the game at 13:43 as the lamp from Lefebvre and Guertin Arena in Gatineau The Rockets welcomed newcomer, Zach Parent (19) to Rockets’ goal was Reilly Devon Upton scored from Roth. The Rockets took a 5-2 on Fri., Jan. 11, at 7:30 p.m. their lineup this past weekend. Parent played for the Tondreau making 26 saves Tristan Staff and Mark lead into the second and travel to Vankleek Hill to AHMLG’s Ambassadeurs de Gatineau Midget AA but and suffering the loss in the Morrison but the Rockets intermission. take on the Cougars on Sat., has not played for a couple of years. Moore photo Lions’ goal was Riley retook the lead just 17 Neither team was able to Jan. 12, at 7:15 p.m.

third in league scoring with 23 goals, 32 assists and 55 permitted to play Junior hockey and high school hockey at Robs year-end review points throughout 21 games. the same time; which, in my opinion, limits their ability to The addition of Mountain resident Jarrett Williams from play more hockey throughout the course of a season as they Rob Sadler, GM the Kemptville 73’s Junior A team will also be a big boost to are forced to choose. Most play high school, which is an North Dundas Rockets the lineup in 2019. Along with Williams, Tom Fingler is opportunity to represent their respective schools in the area; The 2018-2019 National Capital Junior Hockey League expected back in the lineup for the second half of the year as which is equally as important as the Junior hockey programs season has been one of peaks and valleys for the North well; meaning the team basically adds two local Junior A in the area as well. Dundas Rockets throughout the first half of the caliber players into the new year. Some improvements that this team will need to compete year. Currently holding a record of 12-8-1 and the second Chesterville native, Brodie Barkley continues to anchor moving into the second half are health, commitment and seed in the NCJHL West Division, the Rockets are looking the blue line along with second year Rocket, Matthew consistency. If we can’t ice our team each and every night to get things together and make a serious run in 2019. Cowley and former Rideau St Lawrence King Cameron for whatever the reason, it will continue to be an uphill battle The club started the season with an 0-4 record while Brown. A surprise on the back end this year has been the each weekend. We have made some moves over the holidays outshooting opponents two to one in those games. The play of rookie Pierce Egan, who continues to display poise to remove a couple of non-committed players from the offence failed to benefit from any puck-luck in the scoring and solid decision making with the puck, and seems to roster, guys who could be an asset but place themselves above department. Following the slow start, the team rebounded improve each weekend that he’s on the ice. The team has the team; which is no longer and was never acceptable. throughout October and November going 8-1-1 before the 3- also been solid in nets under the guidance of veteran Reilly Accountability and practice time will also be key focal 3 record in December had them trying to find themselves Tondreau and rookie Caleb Gervais. points for this group. The consistent effort level has to be heading into January. There is also some light in the Rockets’ future as Seaway there every game and we have struggled to get practices in Injuries to Thomas Leggett, Brodie Barkley and Hugo Valley Rapid product and Finch resident Carter Tait has throughout December for various scheduling conflicts; this I Lusignan combined with exam commitments throughout proven that he belongs in this league and continues to am certain has contributed to the .500 record we finished the December have hampered this teams ability to maintain its develop into a good two-way hockey player, with a few month with. pace. The good news is that exams are over and the team is years ahead of him on this team. The quality of hockey in the NCJHL has increased expecting a renewed attendance commitment and the return We’ve also had some help from local affiliates, dramatically over the past four years, since I joined this of Barkley and Lusignan to the lineup. specifically, Jackson Thom; whose father Jimmy was a league. A talented roster like we have, will allow a team to A bit of bad news is that three year Junior A veteran member of the Chesterville Junior C Flyers in the 80’s; compete but to win consistently, the work ethic and Thomas Leggett will not be cleared to play again this season Ethan Peterson (Osgoode Minor Hockey), Curtis Bowman commitment must accompany the talent. after sustaining a concussion earlier in November. This will (North Dundas Minor Hockey), Kobey Young (North On paper we have the right team. Hopefully our leave a hole in the team’s blue line. Dundas Minor Hockey) and Matthew Cote (Russell Minor leadership group, the coaches and myself can work together On the more positive side of things, team captain and Hockey Association). and get things started off positively. local resident Bradley Stitt, has been the MVP of the To be honest, from a general manager point of view, it On a final note, the Rockets would again like to extend NCJHL; so far this season he has scored 18 goals, 25 assists would be excellent to get some affiliation games out of a few their appreciation to all the sponsors and support we have and 43 points throughout 21 games, and in our opinion, has other local midgets in the area; and hopefully into the next had this season. The community continues to support us at proven to be the leader of this team in every aspect. season, the Junior leagues and the high school hockey league the rink in terms of crowds; hopefully we can earn that Justin Lefebvre, who was NCJHL rookie of the year last can come together and find a way to make that happen. support with a strong second half of the season. season also continues to fill the net as he is currently tied for Currently with the rules as they are, kids are not Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and great 2019! January 09 Page 12.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 12:06 PM Page 1

Page 12 The Sports Pages Wednesday, January 9, 2019 North Dundas Atom C1 team becomes 2018 Bell Capital Cup champs KANATA—The North Dundas Atom C1 hardest worker award going to Aiden captured the 20th Anniversary 2018 Bell LeClair. Capital Cup title on Mon., Jan. 31 in the The playoffs started off with the quarter championship game against the Gatineau final versus the Kemptville C1 Cougars. The game was really close, with Panthers. The Demons were victorious with the Demons edging out the Cougars with a a 2-1 final score. Player of the game was sudden death goal in overtime. The awarded to Anthony Sylvestre and hardest Demons’ Jack Robinson scored the game worker was Cody LeSage. The Demons winning goal at 2:45 into the three-on-three went to the semifinals winning it 6-1 overtime. On the ice at the time was Sydney against Les Loups des Collines with Seguin Robinson (forward) and Anthony Sylvestre earning the player of the game award, while (defence) and goaltender Matthew Seguin Robert Scott earned the hardest worker who was solid for all three periods and award. ended the tournament as the top goaltender During the second day of the for the division. Sydney Robinson earned tournament, the Demons participated in the the top scorer for the tournament with 17 2018 Bell Cup Skills Competition, showing points throughout the six games. off their defensive and offensive skills The Demons’ Bell Cup journey started in against the other teams in the division. The Demons capture BC Cup the round robin play against the team took home three of the seven The North Dundas Atom C1 Demons became the 2018 Bell Capital Cup champions Navigateurs from Aylmer with a 4-1 win, competitions: Top Defensive Power Play on Mon., Dec. 31 after defeating the Gatineau Cougars in overtime. The team mem- with the player of the game award going to Team, Top Defensive Breakaway bers are, front from left, Code Lesage, Michael Dean, Matthew Seguin, Jack Sydney Robinson and hardest worker award Relay/Goalie and Top Target Shooter. Robinson, Landon Graham and Sydney Robinson. Middle from left, Hunter to Jacob Miller. The Demons continued The Defensive Power Play team of Holmes, Robert Scott, John Nadobny, Jacob Miller, Anthony Sylvestre, Aiden through the second day of the tournament Anthony Sylvestre and Matthew Seguin LeClair and Koen Myers. Back from left, asst. coach Craig LeClair, head coach Chris Sylvestre, asst. coach Jason Lesage and trainer Brad Robinson. with a 15-0 win against the Nepean defended against three offensive players Courtesy photo Bulldogs (Team C) where Koen Myers from the Carleton Place Kings. Sylvestre scored his first goal of the season, the and Seguin maintained their shootout Seguin maintained his shutout record John Nadobny thrilled the crowd with his player of the game was awarded to Myers record during the power play playoffs, throughout the breakaway relay skills iron nerves to score seven shots in the and hardest worker went to Jack Robinson. while the Demons offensive team of playoffs while the offensive team of Jack Target Shoot Competition to clinch the win. The day ended with a third win to clinch Sydney Robinson, Hunter Holmes and Robinson and Aiden LeClair was the first of The North Dundas Atom C1 Team was the Group C with a 9-0 win over the Myers scored on the Carleton Place Kings the two teams to score on the Kanata absolutely thrilled with their performance Carleton Place Kings with the player of the goalie, allowing Seguin and Sylvestre the Thrashers goalie, allowing Seguin the win. and experiences throughout the four day game award going to Landon Graham and defensive win. In the final event of the competition, tournament.

goalie in the dying Golden Knights seconds of the game but Vikings begin 2019 with a win the Golden Knights turned the tables scoring Jeff Moore at 5:17 when Frederick 16:47 but trailed 4-3 heading in the yawning cage. Bush Record Staff Gagnier scored his 13th goal into the second intermission. shut out Hawks CASSELMAN—The of the season from Jason The Rideaus pressed for picked up his second played Cossette and Samuel Mattie the tying goal in the third and Jeff Moore sixth place and six points point of the game. The just a single game this past and made it 2-1 when with just over a minute Record Staff ahead of the Richmond Golden Knights outshot weekend as they welcomed affiliated player, Mikael remaining in regulation they WINCHESTER—The Royals in eighth. the Hawks 50-13. the Westport Rideaus on Houle scored his third of the pulled their goalie in favour Winchester Hawks got The two teams battled Suffering the loss was Saturday night. season from Joel Hunt and of an extra attacker. The back on the ice after to a scoreless first period Pledge Dickson making Vikings 4 Rideaus 3 Joshua Paledeau at 9:36. Vikings defence and goalie, being off for a couple of despite the Golden 49 saves. Dickson was The Casselman Vikings The Vikings took a two- Nick Campbell were able to weeks for the Christmas Knights outshooting the named second star of the welcomed the Westport goal lead when Shawn hold off the Rideaus taking break. They had one game Hawks 20-1. The second game. Rideaus to the J. R. Brisson Patterson scored his sixth of the game 4-3. this past weekend as they period was fast-paced but Up next Complex on Sat., Jan. 5, in the season from Joel Hunt The Vikings outshot the welcomed the Ottawa again neither team was The Winchester Hawks the CCHL2. The Vikings got and Yanick Dicaire (returned Rideaus 37-31. Picking up West Golden Knights on able to get one to the back travel to the Brockville back into action after a two- from injury), at 11:04. The the win in the Vikings’ goal Friday night. of the net. The Golden Memorial Centre to take week Christmas break and sat Vikings took a 3-1 lead into was Campbell making 28 the first intermission. saves. Golden Knights 2 Knights outshot the on the Tikis on Wed., Jan. in second place in the Martin Division but trailed the The Rideaus got to within Up next Hawks 0 Hawks 18-8. 9, at 7:45 p.m. and Ottawa Jr. Canadians by 14 one at 5:42 into the second The Casselman Vikings welcome the Ottawa Jr. The Winchester Hawks The Hawks’ goalie, points; although the Vikings period but the Vikings welcome the Arnprior welcomed the Ottawa Brent Pledge Dickson was Canadians to the Joel did have three games in hand restored their two-goal lead as Packers to the J. R. Brisson West Golden Knights to the difference. The Steele Community Centre on the Canadians. The Patterson scored his second Complex on Thurs., Jan. 10, the Joel Steele Golden Knights took the on Fri., Jan. 11, at 8:15 Rideaus opened the scoring at of the game and seventh of at 8 p.m. and travel to the Community Centre on first lead at 3:01 of the p.m. The Hawks then 4:57 of the first period taking the season at 7:46 from Hunt Palais des Sports in Embrun Fri., Jan. 4, in the third period with Michael travel to the Char-Lan a 1-0 lead. and Dicaire. The Rideaus on Fri., Jan. 11, to take on CCHL2. The Hawks went Gallavan scoring from Recreation Centre in The Vikings tied the game closed the gap to one again at the Panthers at 8 p.m. into the game in seventh Max Bush and Andrew Williamstown to take on place, two points behind MacKinnon. the Rebels on Sat., Jan. the in The Hawks pulled their 12, at 8 p.m.

The Winchester Hawks welcomed the Ottawa West Golden Knights to the Joel Steele Community Centre on Fri., Jan. 4, in the CCHL2. The Hawks’ defense- men, Graeme Buffone (5) had a glorious scoring opportunity as he broke in on The Casselman Vikings welcomed the Westport Rideaus to the J. R. Brisson the Golden Knights’ goalie, Miguel Daoust during the second period. Daoust Complex on Sat., Jan. 5, in the CCHL2. The Vikings’ affiliated player, Mikael ended up making 13 saves in the game and the Golden Knights left town with a Houle (right) celebrates scoring his third goal of the season in the first period. Helping celly were Riley MacDonald and Joel Hunt. The Vikings hung on for a 4- 2-0 victory. Moore photo 3 victory to ring in the new year. Moore photo January 09 Page 13.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 12:19 PM Page 1

Wednesday, January 9, 2019 The Sports Pages Page 13 Panthers earn weekend split Jeff Moore Joshua Ivanski making 29 saves. Record Staff Panthers 5 Rebels 4 RICHMOND—The Embrun Panthers The Embrun Panthers welcomed the Char- played two games this past weekend as they Lan Rebels to the Palais des Sports on Fri., welcomed the Char-Lan Rebels on Friday Jan. 4, in the CCHL2. The Panthers went into night and travelled to Richmond on Sunday the game in sixth place just two points ahead afternoon to take on the Royals. of the Winchester Hawks in seventh and could Royals 5 Panthers 2 move to within three points of the Rebels with The Embrun Panthers travelled to the a victory. Richmond Memorial Centre on Sun., Jan. 6, to The Rebels opened the scoring just 1:13 take on the Royals in the CCHL2. The into the first period taking a 1-0 lead. The Panthers were coming off a big 5-4 victory Panthers answered when Alex Rossides over the Char-Lan Rebels in their previous pounded his fourth goal of the season from the game moving to within three points of the blue line, assisted by Matthieu Brennan and Rebels for fifth place in the Martin Division. Jeremy Cyr. The two teams battled to a scoreless first The Rebels retook the lead at 9:48 while period with the Panthers outshooting the shorthanded but the Panthers got back to even Royals 15-11. as Nathan Brown scored his fourth of the The Panthers opened the scoring at 7:25 of season from Brandon Paquette with just 27 the second period as Robert Beaudoin scored seconds remaining in the opening frame. The his fourth goal of the season from Jacob teams took a two-all draw into the first The Embrun Panthers welcomed the Char-Lan Rebels to the Palais des Sports on Lamont on the power play taking a 1-0 lead. intermission. Fri., Jan. 4, in the CCHL2. The Panthers forward, Robert Beaudoin (9) finds a loose The Royals took over, scoring three The Rebels retook the lead for a second puck in the slot but unfortunately he was on the backhand and was unable to beat unanswered goals at 8:33, 9:49 with just 1:50 time at 2:22 of the second period on the the Rebels’ goalie, Julien Cholette. The Rebels’ defenseman, Shane Gaudreau (15) remaining and took a 3-1 lead into the second power play and made it 4-2 at 12:53. The tried to help his goalie out. Beaudoin picked up two assists and the Panthers beat intermission. Panthers got to within one as Jacob Lamont the Rebels 5-4. The Royals added another pair of goals at sniped his eighth of the season from Rossides Moore photo 4:53 and 12:48 of the third period taking a 5-1 and Robert Beaudoin with 2:01 remaining in from Beaudoin and Dominique Bourgeois at within three points of the Rebels in fifth lead. The Panthers closed out the scoring with the middle frame. The Rebels took a 4-3 lead 6:53. The Rebels pulled their goalie in favour place. The Panthers outshot the Rebels 43-36. just 58 seconds remaining as Cayden Martin into the second intermission. of an extra attacker with about 1:20 Picking up the win in the Panthers’ goal was scored his fifth of the season from Jeremy Cyr The Panthers tied the game at 5:39 of the remaining in regulation but were unable to Cody MacEachern making 32 saves. and Nathan Brown but it was ‘too little too third period as Alan Njima scored his second score the tying goal as the Panthers took the Up next late’ as the Royals upset the Panthers 5-2. of the season from Philippe Plante. game 5-4. The Embrun Panthers welcome the The Panthers outshot the Royals 41-34. The Panthers took their first lead of the With the win, the Panthers moved four Casselman Vikings to the Palais des Sports on Suffering the loss in the Panthers’ goal was game when Cyr scored his eight of the season points ahead of the Winchester Hawks and to Fri., Jan. 11, at 8 p.m. Major Midget Demons start off 2019 Stormont Ladies: Ladies’ High Single, Yoke Vanwinden 244; Ladies’ High Triple, Elaine Duke 257; Ladies’ High Triple, Pat Joke Vanwinden 509. with a win Middleton 579. Team StandingsElaine Avonmore Mixed: Ladies’ High Jeff Moore 151, Hilda 140, Susan 137, Judy 118, Pat Single, Leslie VanBruinessen 269; Ladies’ Record Staff 113. High Triple, Bonnie McIntosh 640; Men’s KEMPTVILLE—The Monday Men’s: Men’s High Single, High Single, Frank Jerome 353; Men’s North Dundas Major Danny StPierre 335; Men’s High Triple, High Triple, Kevin Osborne 828.Team Midget Demons Matt Bird 919; Men’s High Average, Marc Standings: Dynamic Magentas 196.5, welcomed the new year Robinson 249. Team Standings: East-Ont Majestic Blues 186, Whispering Whites with a victory as they 78, A-Team 76, Alley Cats 70, Country 174.5, Totally Blacks 172, Cherry Reds travelled to Kemptville to Boys 47.5, Raiders 47, Alley Rats 41.5. 171.5, Yellow Grooves 170.5. take on the Panthers on Tuesday Afternoon Mixed: Men’s Les Dynamiques: Men’s High Single, Wednesday night. High Single, John Brisson 280; Men’s Pierre Briere 299; Men’s High Triple, Demons 4 Panthers 1 High Triple, Ron Robinson 644; Ladies’ Pierre Briere 698; Ladies’ High Single, The North Dundas High Single, Sharon Shaver 236; Ladies’ Lucie Briere 261; Ladies’ High Triple, Major Midget Demons High Triple, Sandra Bloom 574. Team Lucie Briere 641. travelled to the North Standings: Love 126.5, Faith 124.5, Hope Williamsburg Mixed: Men’s High Grenville Municipal 100, Charity 99. Single, Garry Hutt 316; Men’s High Centre in Kemptville on Defenders: Men’s High Single, Triple, Garry Hutt 776; Ladies’ High Wed., Jan. 2, to take on Glendon Moore 238; Men’s High Triple, Single, Erin Drapeau 224; Ladies’ High the Panthers in the Glendon Moore 671; Ladies’ High Single, Triple, Erin Drapeau 543. Team Standings: UCMHL. The Demons Gwen Clarke 206; Ladies’ High Triple, Moonshiners 177.5, Top Dawgs 174.5, sat in third place just two The North Dundas Major Midget Demons travelled Gwen Clarke 593. Team Standings: OLD John’s Roadies 174, Western Stars 171, points behind the Char- to the Grenville Municipal Centre in Kemptville on 158.5, Glendon 149.5, Brian 128.5, Andy Desperado’s 162.5, Outlaws 148.5. Lan Rebels in second Wed., Jan. 2, to take on the Panthers in the UCMHL. 125, Peanut Gallery 109.5. Winchester Odd Couples: Men’s High place and three points The Demons’ forward, Nic Brugmans led the way Wednesday Ladies: Ladies’ High Single, Tyler Lanoue 308; Men’s High behind the Cornwall with a goal and an assist as the Demons took the Single, Pat Monast 215; Ladies’ High Triple, Matt Hartle 650; Men’s High Colts in first. game 4-1 moving into a share of second place. Triple, Pat Monast 478. Team Standings: Average, Matt Hartle 223; Ladies’ High Moore photo The Panthers opened Dianna 175.5, Carol 175, Lorna A 173.5, Single, Margaret Williams 200; Ladies’ goal of the period with 11th win of the season. Mary 166.5, Pat 149.5. High Triple, Margaret Williams 517; the scoring with just 1:12 remaining in the first just eight seconds With the win, the Demons Finch Mixed: Men’s High Single, Ladies’ High Average, Pat Middleton 179. remaining in the moved into a second- Marcel Robinson 278; Men’s High Triple, Team Standings: Team Ramrod 168, Pink period and took a 1-0 lead into the second period. sandwich frame as place tie with the Rebels. Noel Lalonde 693; Men’s High Average, Ladies 162, Henry’s Team 152, Lucky Sherrer pounded one Picking up the win in the Noel Lalonde 227; Ladies’ High Single, Strings 140, Team BADD 139, Sunny The Demons tied the home from Dean Lapier. Demons’ goal was Liam Shelley Osborne 288; Ladies’ High Triple, Dayz 135. game at 2:39 as Cam The Demons took a 3-1 Antille. Isabelle Bissonnette 726; Ladies’ High Sherrer fired one to the lead into the third period. Up next Average, Isabelle Bissonnette 212. Team Youth Bowling Canada back of the net from The Demons added their The North Dundas Standings: The Better Justin’s 71, SAMJC YBC Peewees: Girl’s High Single, Colin Minish and took fourth goal as Brugmans Major Midget Demons 54, 3 G’s 46, SHAT 45, The Other Justin Danika Bissonnette 105; Girl’s High their first lead of the snapped one home from welcome the South 39, Becky’s Babes 37. Double, Danika Bissonnette 182; Boy’s game as Ben Fingler lit Jaymen Hueff at 13:23 of Grenville Rangers to the Matilda: Ladies’ High Single, Kathy High Single, Teagon Burd 162; Boy’s the lamp from Nic the third period. Joel Steele Community Shay 213; Ladies’ High Triple, Sharol High Double, Teagon Burd 233. Team Brugmans and Owen The Demons hung on Centre in Winchester on Bowman 656; Men’s High Single, Shawn Standings: Sharks 95.5, Kings 79, Leafs Richardson at 8:14. for the final seven Thurs., Jan. 10, at 7:30 Munro 263; Men’s High Triple, Kevin 74, Bruins 71.5. The Demons kept minutes picking up their p.m. Osborne 821. Team Standings: Kathy’s YBC Bantams: Girl’s High Single, rolling, scoring their third Empty Buckets 46, Inge’s Pickers 45, Cheyenne Lanoue 162; Girl’s High Kim’s Dreamcatchers 44, Anita’s Double, Cheyenne Lanoue 293; Boy’s YBC Juniors: Girl’s High Single, Caroline YBC Seniors: Girl’s High Single, Highrollers 41, Carolyn’s Empty Bottles High Single, Sam Tessier 162; Boy’s High Sanders 191; Girl’s High Triple, Caroline Alayna Gaudette 170; Girl’s High Triple, 41, Connie’s Roadrunners 36. Double, Zach Robinson 248. Team Sanders 466; Boy’s High Single, Alex Alayna Gaudette 491; Boy’s High Single, Thursday Seniors: Men’s High Single, Standings: Flames 123.5,Blackhawks 121, Robinson 182; Boy’s High Triple, Alex Barrett Hall 151; Boy’s High Triple, Bas Vanwinden 152; Men’s High Triple, Avalanche 114, Red Wings 111.5, Rangers Robinson 491. Team Standings:Sabers 83, Barrett Hall 442. Team Standings: Bas Vanwinden 411; Ladies’ High Single, 105, Coyotes 97. Senators 61. Panthers 93, Canucks 87.5, Flyers 84.5. January 09 Page 14.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 1:32 PM Page 1

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TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 billion in revenue loss. federal election this year, invested in the ridings as Drouin stated that he also mentioned his part of the dairy farmer A federal perspective of 2018 despite backlash, this is intentions to continue investment program. So, in only the beginning of a supporting the local dairy terms of strategies, there’s Kory Glover they’ve got going on right continues to work on for plan to implement a farmers after their always how we tighten up Villager Staff now, that was not all the municipality include solution that will be better “dissatisfaction” with the the border, making sure RUSSELL – With a new because of the federal sewers, bridges, access to suited for residents. North America Free Trade what comes in from the year ahead of the government but 50 per cent water, community centres “We’ve always said if Agreement (NAFTA). United States is really Glengarry-Prescott-Russell of the bill was paid by the and arenas. provinces chose to have a “I know there was a lot what comes in.” municipality, MP Francis federal government. So, “In a few days, I’ll be price on pollution to fight of, not backlash, but Drouin continued on Drouin takes a look back at this is a project that, I’m able to know what the areas climate change, we would dissatisfaction with what how to help farmers what improved the area in told, they’ve been working and mayors need in their not intervene as long as the we’ve signed and I want to improve their marketing 2018 and what can be on since the early ‘90s. neighbourhoods,” he said. national targets were say that I agree with the strategy, “The way people improved from now into Actually, Maxville was still “Some will be looking for respected. So, now that the dairy farmers. They consume dairy has the new year. on a well system, including sewers, access to water; Ford government has definitely took a hit and changed over the years. In Drouin’s own words, in town and now they’re others will potentially be decided to end Cap and I’ve had big meetings with When I was young, we infrastructures may not be going to get access to looking for bridges, which Trade it affectedly says that them; over 300 people, consumed a lot of milk but the most exciting or water.” is always a major we’re no longer putting up and I think that’s part of people still consumed thrilling thing to boast Drouin continued, infrastructure cost for the a price on carbon tax,” he my responsibility,” said dairy products but about, but they are “There are various municipalities, and others said. “The best way to fight Drouin. “Governments are differently. As opposed to incredibly important to infrastructure projects like could be looking for a new carbon emissions is to put a not perfect, people are not consuming milk, they’ll helping the municipality. the one in Maxville. It can community centre or arena price on it. So, now we will perfect but they do need to consume more cheese, He explains that access to be simple, and I always say for more recreational have a program that will face the music, not only yogurts or what not. So, at infrastructures are a that infrastructure is not the activities.” come into place in Ontario when it’s good but when the end of the month, constant struggle for many sexiest conversation point, Premier Doug Ford and it’s going to be it’s bad as well. We will be that’s having an impact on municipalities and that this it’s not the shiny pony but made big waves in Ontario different. There will be a coming up with new the marketplace and is something that’s been a it is something that is so this past year, starting with cost to Canadians, there’s strategies for the dairy farmers need to know how struggle to fix for years and essential, but we take it for the cancellation of Cap and no doubt about that, while farmers. It’s about how we to handle that change.” that will hopefully come granted. Having access to Trade, in hopes to finally we transition to a greener look at the industry Drouin said that he will together in the new year. water or waste, something lower those gas prices. economy. So, in 2019, because the dairy sector continue to prep for the “Announcements that that is so vital to make our However, there was some when people do their taxes, varies from province to new year and hopes to we made in 2016/2017 are municipalities work; that’s backlash for this decision we’ll be giving the province, so we created a continue improving the coming to fruition in something we’ve been as some, including the dividend back to Ontario program that wasn’t municipality of Glengarry- 2018/2019,” he said. “For working on.” province’s financial families.” perfect but the idea was to Prescott-Russell through example, Maxville, their Some of the accountability officer While Drouin confirms stimulate investments and connections with the local major water project that infrastructures that Drouin saying that it will cost $3- his intent to run in the there was over $4-million politicians and residents. Farm owners plan to ramp up food donations Simard out, Gosselin in Tom Van Dusen Kory Glover Villager Contributor Villager Staff RUSSELL – Russell’s Fiat Farm is OTTAWA – Back in November, Glengarry-Prescott- gearing up for another food sharing Russell Member of Parliament Amanda Simard left the project through which supporters can Progressive Conservative caucus after the backlash fund the donation of pasture-raised towards Doug Ford’s French service cuts, which included chickens and pork to the Shepherds of the cancellation of a French-language university. Good Hope in Ottawa. On Fri., Dec. 28, the Ontario government officially In 2018, Meghann and Nick Baker, confirmed that they have hired 2011 Progressive owners of Fiat which isn’t named for Conservative candidate Marilissa Gosselin as a senior the Italian car but is Latin for “let it be policy adviser on the francophone affairs in Premier Doug done”, provided three-quarters of a Ford’s office. non-GMO hog cut and wrapped Gosselin has been a volunteer and activist for the professionally, and 175 chickens also Franco-Ontarians for many years. She graduated from the professionally processed to the Université du Québec en Outaouais in 2002, has, since Shepherds’ program which feeds then, become a certified management accountant and has homeless people and others in need. been active in politics since a young age. Fiat became involved with the Potential candidate for Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Shepherds after Meghann was asked if Member of Parliament, Pierre Lemieux stated that Ford supplying chickens to the shelter made a wise decision choosing Gosselin for the position would be possible. Making a difference and has complete faith in her abilities. Pork was substituted at the end of Nick Baker, owner of Fiat Farm in Russell along with his helpers, delivers “Marilissa Gosselin lives here in Glengarry-Prescott- last year when Fiat ran out of chickens chickens to the Shepherds of Good Hope. Van Dusen photo Russell and I know her personally. Premier Doug Ford from a flock of 600 meat birds raised; has done extremely well to choose her as his senior policy the remainder of which was used for time during the day for a sandwich. The project mounted by the Bakers adviser on francophone affairs,” he said in a statement. home consumption and sold to family The Bakers take pride in growing is formally known as Sponsor a Carol Jolin, president of the Francophone Assembly of and friends. Fiat also raises beef cattle food that’s local and sustainable; they Chicken: Feed the Hungry. The cost is Ontario (AFO) stated that while he was pleased with Ford and egg laying hens on 18 acres of practice permaculture, integration of $25 per four-pound bird which covers coming through on his promise to hire an adviser on land; along the way, Meghann is doing land, resources, people and the basic expenses. This year, Meghann francophone affairs, this will not stop a Franco-Ontarian much of the raising of five children environment through mutually hopes to fund 300 chickens of the 600 resistance. A movement was started after the cuts were while Nick works in carpentry off- beneficial synergies, imitating no allotment for the Shepherds, along revealed in the province’s fall economic statement which farm. waste closed loop systems seen in with three or four whole hogs. resulted in thousands of people across the province “I was told they made 1,000 nature. Permaculture applies holistic She plans to launch the 2019 food protesting the cuts on Dec. 1. sandwiches from just half of our solutions in both rural and urban sharing campaign during the annual Jolin also stated that the AFO still wants an chickens,” Meghann said of the contexts. The couple also belongs to Living Locally Fair at St. Thomas independent language commissioner and funding for a Shepherds’ kitchen, explaining that the Heritage Livestock Club of Eastern Aquinas Catholic High School Jan. French university. clients of the program can drop by any Ontario. 19.

Merry Christmas and a and/or practiced your our students were ski trip will now be a promotion to the next Welcome Happy New Year with French grammar because supposed to go see the tomorrow, Jan. 10. Have level. To prepare, they will your family and exams are coming up at new Spider Man fun! be competing in a back friends! To start off the the end of this month, movie, Into the Spider- Also, an extra congrats tournament in Brockville Janel Therkelsen first school week in 2019, from Jan. 24 to Jan. 30. Verse. Fortunately, that to our T-Wolves Senior this Friday and heading to RHS Report we have a Study hard, and good luck private screening was girls volleyball team - they McGill next week to Hello T-Wolves and few announcements Grade 9-12 T-Wolves! rescheduled for are heading back to Tier 1 practice with the women’s welcome back from a and upcoming events. Remember how we had today. Enjoy the show T- for the first time in years! volleyball team! relaxing two-week break! I hope you still an extra day for Christmas Wolves! On Tues., Dec. That’s all for today T- Hope you had a very remember how to figure break? Well sadly, that day Speaking of 18 in Casselman, they won Wolves. Happy New Year out those math equations was the day that some of rescheduled activities, the the tournament and earned and have a great week! January 09 Page 15.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 12:55 PM Page 1

The Villager January 9, 2019 Page 15 Place 649 latest addition to roundabout end of Notre Dame Tom Van Dusen examinations and follow-up appointments Villager Contributor for babies, children and adults. Overall, EMBRUN – The landscape at Embrun’s programs are designed to address root causes roundabout continues to shift dramatically, of illness and injury within a preventative with the latest addition to the business framework. cluster being Place 649; a two-storey In addition to Embrun, the centre operates professional and commercial building more in several locations within the counties of than 50 per cent leased. Russell, Glengarry, and Stormont including While it sounds like it was given the Limoges, Bourget, Crysler, Cornwall and name of an Ontario lottery, the attractive Alexandria. A new building housing the building was actually named for its address service opened in Limoges a year ago, part on rue Notre-Dame. of Ontario’s Community Health Centre Exterior work will be completed on network funded by the province. Place 649 over the next month. It offers 72 Holder Tractors was among the first parking spots with an inside space at $22.50 businesses to arrive on the roundabout. Two per square-foot. The main tenant is now on- years ago, backed by $4-million in site, Centre de Santé Communautaire de provincial dollars. Volaris opened on the l’Estrie, a primary and mental health care opposite side from Place 649, it specializes Building up service aimed at the Francophone in assisting women, children and families The final exterior work will be completed on Place 649 over the next month. The community; English language support is which have experienced violence and those industrial building is homed near the roundabout in Embrun on Notre Dame. Van Dusen photo also available. with developmental disabilities. It was part The centre relocated from a building of the previous government’s commitment to him), said the second floor is fully occupied for space on that floor. further east along Notre-Dame. It offers free community hubs with multiple services with the Centre de Santé and his The Co- Two older buildings were removed to of charge evaluation, orientation and under one roof. operators Insurance and investment business. make way for Place 649. Ryan said he individual, family and group therapy, Place 649 owner Phil Ryan, who has held Ryan said a pharmacy will be one of the enjoyed nothing but cooperation from consultation with medical, nursing and the property for 18 years (he had to wait for tenants on the ground floor and he’s Russell Township in moving forward with nutritional staff, complete with regular municipal water and sewers to catch up to negotiating with two other interested parties his project

Every minute of every Concession St. from 2 p.m. Keeping 120 blood donors needed in Russell on Jan. 9 day, a patient in Canada to 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 RUSSELL – Blood season. accident victims, and people needs blood. Be a lifeline to p.m. up with donors are needed across the Donations tend to with blood disorders rely on Canadian patients and help To book an appointment country to ensure patients’ decrease during the holidays blood transfusions every day. them celebrate the holidays today, locate a donor centre, STA needs are met this winter. as regular blood donors often A total of 120 blood with those they love by check your eligibility and Canadian Blood Services is have seasonal commitments, donations are needed at the donating at a donor centre more, download the Beatrice Gregoire asking Russell and area travel plans or a change in Russell Donor Centre on near you. GiveBlood app available on STA Report blood donors to roll up their their routine. Since blood Jan. 9 to ensure local Visit the Russell Mobile iOS or Android, visit During the last week sleeves on Jan. 9 to help products have a limited shelf patients receive the blood Donation Centre, Wed., Jan. www.blood.ca, or call of school before the ensure patients’ needs are life, the demand for blood they need. 9 at the Russell Arena, 1084 18882DONATE. holidays, staff and met following a busy holiday never stops; cancer patients, students were treated with a snow day on Friday (Dec. 21). After a well-deserved winter Health Care break, students at STA are back for, yet again, a busy week of school. Directory Starting the week off with excitement, Mrs. Our goal is your continued good health. Longval’s Link Crew leaders had a “Cocoa & Cram” session organized for the Grade 9 students on Monday (Jan. 7). In this session, Grade 9 students explored 305 Castor St., Russell ON E-mail: [email protected] various methods of studying since their first 613-445-0885 exams are quickly Creating beautiful smiles everyday approaching. This will Modern dentistry with gentle care also be an opportunity for them to ask any questions or concerns they may have. Overall, Link Crew is working to prepare the students as best they can for their first exams. In addition, due to freezing rain, the annual Winter Formal dance was cancelled. Student council is working to schedule a new date for the event, so stay tuned! Sports-wise, few of STA’s sports are postponed until exams are over, such as volleyball and hockey. Nevertheless, the Senior and Junior boys basketball team are competing against St. Francis Xavier today (Jan. 9) in a home game. Good luck Ravens! January 09 Page 16.qxp_Layout 2 2019-01-08 12:10 PM Page 1

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