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PM40050631R8905 Volume 127, Number 34 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Trivia night CHESTERVILLE – Exercise your brain at the Chesterville Lions Club’s spring trivia night. The doors open at 6 p.m. on March 7 at the Chesterville Legion; games start at 7 p.m. It’s $10 per player. Check out local suppliers CRYSLER – The Stormont Federation of Agriculture hosts the Crysler Farm Show on March 5 and 6. Drop by the Crysler Community Centre to see more than 35 local exhibitors, farm machinery and equipment, and seed displays. On Thursday evening, the Stormont 4-H Chocolatiers are serving a free chocolate buffet. The Stormont seed and forage awards ceremony will be held on March 6 at 3 p.m. Local teams battled for top spot at the Farmer’s Bonspiel Dinner & concert Graham Pemberton, on the left, is the 92-year-old skip for the Pemberton team. Here he watches as team member Joe Spruit sweeps a SOUTH DUNDAS – A rock into the house at the first inaugural Farmer’s Bonspiel held at the Winchester Curling Club. Morin photo dinner and benefit concert are offered in Matilda Inaugural Farmer’s Bonspiel As the evening began, people browsed Hall, Dixons Corners, on Oh what a night! the vendors at the event (close to 25 Fri., March 6 at 6 p.m. in Winchester well received vendors were there), visited with friends Organized by the Carolyn Thompson Goddard and made bids at the silent auction. The Joseph Morin Record Staff event’s signature potato martini was served Iroquois-Matilda Lions Record Staff SOUTH DUNDAS – Close to 150 up to the delight of guests, followed by Club, proceeds from the WINCHESTER – The inaugural Farmer’s Bonspiel was event will benefit the people gathered for an evening of food, fun delicious dessert. Each person who attended a success for the Winchester Curling Club as well as for all and fashion at Matilda Hall for the 2020 Seaway District High the curlers from the region who participated. the Ladies Night Out also received a gift Ladies Night Out in support of the House of School band. Various There was room for only 12 teams at the Feb. 29, event bag to take away. Lazarus, held on Feb. 29. band members will play but many more said they would be back next year for a shot During the event, two fashion shows House of Lazarus executive director Cathy during the concert. Tickets at the top honours. were held, one from Juli’s Fashion in are $15 at the door. The winners of the first bonspiel of its kind in the area Ashby explained this is a major fundraiser for Morrisburg and the other by Jac’s Boutique were team Toonders from Morrisburg, followed in second the outreach programs such as Operation in Kemptville. Nancy Morgan from the place by the Baker team of Winchester. The Game High Backpack, Handyman Hero and the Birthday Workshop Dance Studio in Kemptville got winners were the Pemberton Team from Winchester. Club Program. In addition, since May 2017, the ladies up and dancing. There was also a The bonspiel was the idea of two Winchester Curling the House of Lazarus has operated “Dinner on presentation from The Ottawa Bra Clinic, members, Peter Guy and Phil Gasser. The bonspiel came to the House” on Thursdays at Knox which provided entertainment and life with help of all of the club’s volunteers and food from Presbyterian Church in Mountain providing enjoyment for those that attended the Lyle Squce who catered the event. the opportunity for people to gather and enjoy evening out. Continued on page 2 a meal as well as fellowship. Continued on page 8 5IF0MEGPSE5FBN5IF5SVTUFE/BNFUP%PJU3JHIU

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their club agreed. Inaugural Guy said they had lots of help. “The business Farmer’s community here has always been very supportive of the Bonspiel club.” The first Farmer’s Continued from the front Bonspiel was a success. There were teams from “We already have a list of Almonte, Morrisburg, teams that want to play next Renfrew and Ottawa East as year,” said Guy. well as ones from He said there were 12 Winchester and beyond. teams registered for the “I was pretty sure that event, ten from out of town. there had never been a One special feature of farmer’s bonspiel in the the bonspiel and of the club past,” said Guy. is the play of long-time “Phil and I talked about curling club member having one,” he said. Graham Pemberton. He is This Winchester team came in second place. Pictured “Anyone who has anything the skip on his team and is here are: Jeremy Rose (left), Kyle Wheeler, Zac Baker, to do with agriculture was still going strong at 92 years and Dirk Cornellise. Courtesy photo free to register,” he said. “I of age. knew there were lots of he has with other players. still helps out when he can. “I keep active,” said Trophy winners at the inaugural Farmer’s Bonspiel farmers who enjoyed Pemberton who did not start He was raised in Dunbar He enjoyed the bonspiel. hosted by the Winchester Curling Club on Sat., Feb. 29 curling.” curling until after he retired. but his family moved to “I will be back next year,” Guy still farms in the He said he enjoys the were from Morrisburg: In front Allan Black. Back row, Cass Bridge when he was he said, adding with a area. He and Gasser went competition and also the left to right are: John Toonders, and his cousin John young. He has been a smile, “but I’m not making ahead with their idea and socializing and conversation Toonders, and Peter Byvelds. Courtesy photo farmer all of his life and any promises.” Golden anniversary reunion planned for

Mountain schools Record with a press release which included Carolyn Thompson Goddard preliminary event planning. A Facebook Record Staff page is being prepared to make the plans MOUNTAIN – Former students and known to anyone who may be interested. teachers from the Mountain District High Chair Richard Gilmer requests “former School and North Mountain Consolidated students make their friends and relatives School are being asked to mark Sat., July aware of the reunion.” 18 on their calendar, for a reunion of these Gilmer commented: “It has been 50 years schools. The Ag Hall in South Mountain since the school closed and many people are will be the focal point for the reunion, anxious to reacquaint with old friends.” He which will consist of a get-together on also noted that a reunion celebrating the Saturday afternoon, followed by dinner silver anniversary of the schools in 1995 and entertainment before concluding with hasd more than 500 attendees. Gilmer said a Sunday brunch on July 19. the alumni “are spread throughout the region A reunion committee composed of and the country, so it will be a challenge to former students from these two educational make them aware of the plans.” institutions held a meeting on Feb. 12 to More information can be obtained via begin planning for the upcoming event. the reunion’s Facebook page or by Committee secretary Bob Weagant of emailing the committee directly at The Game High winners from the bonspiel were the Winchester Pemberton team. [email protected]. Pictured here are: Abe Douma (left), Graham Pemberton, Peter Guy and Joe Spruit. South Mountain, provided The Chesterville Morin photo Chesterville & District Historical Society ready for the future Carolyn Thompson Goddard March 24 between 1 p.m. opportunity to pass on Record Staff and 3 p.m. at the Heritage stories of this important part CHESTERVILLE – The Centre. The tea is being of the town’s history. Chesterville & District organized to assist in the Elections were held and Historical Society held its identification of individuals the 2020 executive was 2020 annual general in Nestlé photos, with the chosen. meeting on Tues., Feb. 18 at the Heritage Centre on Victoria Street. Business items included a discussion of events throughout the past year including the very successful 35th anniversary dinner and the continuing work of the CDHS accessions committee. There In Memoriam was also a report on the Trevor Lyle STEWART recent Spin-In presented by There’s a family organizer Nancy McMillan who misses you dearly The 2020 executive for the Chesterville & District Historical Society will be, from as well as discussing plans In a home where you the left: secretary Kim McInnis, president Caroline Johnson, past-president Ashley to hold a “Nestlé Tea” on used to be. Harper. Back row, from the left: treasurer Verne There’s a family who wanted McMillan and vice-president Gerry Johnson. to keep you Municipality of South Dundas But God willed it not to be. Thompson Goddard photo 34 Ottawa Street, PO Box 740, Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0 You left many happy memories Tel: 613-543-2673 | Fax: 613-543-1076 | southdundas.com And a sorrow too great Casselman Forensic Accounting to be told. Employment Opportunity But to us who love and lost you & Tax Services November 10, 1946 The Municipality of South Dundas invites applications for the following Your memories will never grow old. - March 2, 2009 Let 38 years of CRA experience work for you! position: Facilities Supervisor Sadly missed and you will always be remembered. Barry Casselman CPA, CGA, CFE Carol, Dora, Anthony & Debbie, Applications will be received until March 16, 2020 at (Noon) 12:00 Donald & Andrea 613-858-1107 pm. Please visit www.southdundas.com for full job description and [email protected] how to apply. casselmanforensicaccounting.net We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for P.O. Box 283, Williamsburg, Ontario K0C 1H0 an interview will be contacted. MARCH 04 Page 03.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 2:34 PM Page 1

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 3 Shrove Tuesday in Stormont-Dundas Carolyn Thompson Goddard Record Staff SDG – There was no need to mark the end of Shrovetide and the beginning of Lent by travelling to New Orleans and participating in the Mardi Gras celebrations, when throughout Stormont and Dundas counties, countless homes and communities enjoyed a pancake dinner on Pancake Enjoying Shrove Tuesday An estimated crowd of more than 250 people attended the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Tuesday. Dinner at the Chesterville Legion on Feb. 25. There was plenty of time to visit with The tradition of enjoying family and friends while enjoying dinner or perhaps participating in the silent auc- a pancake dinner or holding tion or purchasing some local maple syrup. celebratory feasts on Shrove Thompson Goddard photo Tuesday dates back to a New village sign for Chesterville time when Christians had to Rotarian John Stewart, president of the Rotary Club of use up the richer, tastier Chesterville, is shown with Anita Schoch at the recep- foods before the season of tion desk at the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner where Lent, a period of fasting and a model of the new village sign for Chesterville was reflection began on Ash displayed. Thompson Goddard photo Wednesday. Pancake Tuesday for along with the opportunity honey from local producers 2020 was held on Tues., Feb. to visit with friends and onsite, or perhaps enjoy a 25 and The Chesterville neighbours. bit of maple sugar cotton Record had the pleasure of The Rotary Club of candy from On The Bend visiting pancake dinners at Chesterville reported a Sugar Shack. There were Christ Church Seaway in fantastic turnout of people crafts available for Long Sault, St. Clare’s at the Shrove Tuesday youngsters of all ages, Anglican near Winchester Pancake Dinner. In while many enjoyed the and the Chesterville Legion; addition to enjoying a opportunity to visit with where the Rotary Club of pancake meal, guests were friends and family. Chesterville provided the able to participate in a silent Rotarian John Stewart, pancakes and good cheer. auction featuring several president of the RCC, said Both St. Clare’s models of local maple sugar funds were being raised for Anglican in North Dundas huts, created by Lori a community project the Food, fun and fellowship and Christ Church Seaway, Dubois, and a maple leaf club is undertaking with There was no shortage of food, fun and fellowship when St. Clare’s Anglican an Anglican congregation in waffle iron. If diners other local organizations to Church in North Dundas held its traditional Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on the Parish of the St. enjoyed the maple syrup on replace village signs at the Feb. 25. A crowd of close to 125 people attended the event. Here, Aaron Dellah Lawrence, reported great their pancakes, provided by three entrances to waits for his dinner. Thompson Goddard photo turnouts of people for a Grampie’s Sugar Shack, Chesterville. At the dinner of pancakes, baked there was an opportunity to reception desk there was a Serving up beans, a meat entrée and of purchase some sweet maple model of the village signs course a delicious dessert syrup or maybe some local for viewing. supper Photo left, Rev. Patrick Stephens of Christ Generous community made Christmas 2019 special Church Seaway in Carolyn Thompson Goddard children under 14 and food hampers at Long Sault serves Record Staff Christmas to families in North Dundas and Andre Bakker a healthy NORTH DUNDAS – North Dundas West Stormont.West Stormont. The final serving of freshly residents once again rose to the challenge tally, according to Weagant: 178 snow suits cooked pancakes dur- of ensuring those in need were able to were distributed, 195 food hampers were ing the church’s annual enjoy a Merry Christmas this past year, presented to families representing 507 thanks to the efforts of the North Dundas people, and 150 pairs of pyjamas were given Shrove Tuesday Christmas Fund committee and the support out. In addition to this, “dozens of gifts were Pancake Dinner. of area organizations and residents. made available to make Christmas special” Thompson Goddard photo “The community came through and for many people in the area. those in need were helped,” said Bob Looking forward to the 2020 Weagant, NDCFC chair. NDCFC also campaign, Weagant noted that last year expressed thanks to all those who assisted “Christmas gifts were up, but food drives in the 2019 campaign. did not generate the normal quantities Composed of members drawn from needed,” resulting in the need to purchase Winchester, Chesterville and Mountain groceries to fill the demand. He Lions Clubs, Winchester and Chesterville commented that there “will be more Legions, House of Lazarus, the Community emphasis on donation requests and food Food Share “and other great volunteers,” the drives a bit earlier in the fall to help group seeks to provide snowsuits for overcome the problems.” Become a WDMH Foundation Corporate Member The WDMH Foundation encourages donor participation through corporate membership. As a registered charity, corporate members are crucial to our existence. Without them, the WDMH Foundation could not Rideau fundraise or disburse funds. (Please note that a corporate member is not the same as a board member). As a corporate member, you will be invited to attend our Annual General Meeting this June where you will: • hear about Foundation successes over the past year Auctions Inc. • vote on Foundation business • meet our volunteer Board of Directors • meet the Foundation staff Public Vehicle & Equipment Auctions – monthly • network with your peers and enjoy light refreshments Furniture Auctions – monthly The time commitment for a corporate member is generally less than three hours per year and costs only $10 per year. Liquidation Sales – daily If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, please send in an application form and mark your calendar Online Auctions for this year’s AGM. It will be held on Tuesday, June 16th at 7:00 pm at WDMH in room C1-401. 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By Carley Milne-Servage By Tom Van Dusen Student Council Communications president Brian was made on the 29th in the Spaghetti dinner Maple Bainborough, who travelled previous two leap years. from Manitoulin Island for There was a special twist this Friday generation the Fortune Farms event, to the Fortune Farms There was no sap in the the ceremonial tapping tapping: It took place in a Our senior class is putting on their spaghetti dinner Fortune Farms Sugar Bush reflects the importance of tidy stand of young maples prom fundraiser this Fri., March 6, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 lines Sat., Feb. 29, a the industry in the area, planted in an abandoned p.m., so you don’t have to worry about making supper! brilliant but too-crisp day… particularly in Lanark hay field by the family 30 “unbelievably grateful for We’re having dinner from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and a but you could almost feel County, with 1,400 years ago. These young the farm, this family and cake auction from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. There will be a the magic elixir of the producers and a combined trees had finally reached the everything I’ve learned over silent auction taking place the entire time. Tickets are $10 Indigenous people just output of 1.4 million taps, level of maturity to permit the past 27 years. There’s for those over 10 years old, and $5 for those 10 and under. waiting to run when the the self-appointed “Maple one tap per tree. Sap is nothing that can describe Come join us for a great dinner and a chance to take home temperature hits the right Syrup Capital of Eastern mostly drawn from natural the warm heart, pride and some great silent auction items. mark. Ontario.” More than 500 maple bushes; man-made honour I feel. We have Attention all Grade 12 students who would like The occasion was the full-time and 100 part-time orchards are a rarity grown up as a maple graduation photo retakes. They will be taking place on ceremonial first tapping of jobs are attributed to the because of the difficulties generation and we feel a Mon., March 9. To book your photos, visit the 2020 season sponsored industry in the Lanark area, involved, everything from deep commitment to the www.photovisions.ca/northdundas. There is a $25 sitting by the Ontario Maple Syrup part of an economic impact securing hardy seedlings to forests.” fee that will be collected when you take your picture. Producers Association, held of $11-million. protecting them from deer A past-president of the This will be your last chance to have your Grade 12 this year at the maple The majority of maple and other pests. forward-looking Eastern graduation photo taken and Grade 8 graduating students operation launched by Ray syrup enjoyed across the After joking that she Ontario Model Forest group will also have their photos taken on this day. Fortune almost 50 years ago world originates in Canada, didn’t ask to be born into a and the first operator in the Finally, any Grade 12 students wishing to graduate near Almonte. The first 70 per cent of it in Quebec. syrup producing family, region to have his maple this year must stop by Room 106 to try on a graduation tapping rotates around Ontario makes 4.5 per cent Laura Fortune, 27, part of bush certified under gown and record your size on the list so that we can Ontario depending on of national syrup stocks, generation six of the international sustainability order them as soon as possible. The cost of the gown is where the maple producers and New Brunswick and Fortune maple dynasty, guidelines, patriarch Ray $25 dollars and you may keep the gown. plan to hold their annual Nova Scotia combine for elaborated on those Fortune recalled how he meeting which, this year, is 5.5 per cent. The U.S. difficulties, saying her tapped maples as a boy, left set for Brockville on July boasts 30 per cent of world various duties as a young the farm for an engineering 16 to18. production. Total economic girl maintaining the career, and returned to Women gather to share For those who missed it, contribution of the growing four-acre making syrup on a hobby you can see the celebration Canadian industry is $765- plantation with her two basis before purchasing the stories of life in agriculture this Sat., March 7 when the million; the largest single sisters “was clearly child current site in 1972 and WINCHESTER – Women living and working within Eastern Ontario chapter of producer isn’t in Quebec exploitation.” Perhaps the going commercial. an agricultural setting had a chance to tell their stories the provincial syrup but is located in New most taxing job for Laura The Fortune family love and share their experiences at a special event held at producers group holds a Brunswick with 180,000 and her sisters was affair with maple now Winchelsea Events on Feb. 12. tapping ceremony at Sand taps. mounting and removing the extends six generations and About 80 people attended the event. Road Maple Farm, Moose The news was all good at tree guards; other work 170 years. Left alone, Ray “The purpose of the event was to bring like-minded Creek, starting at 11:30 a.m. Fortune Farms where Jamie involved weed control, observed, the old hay field women together from many facets of the agricultural The program features Fortune is expecting at least placing mulch mats, spot which is now a maple industry to share their thoughts and experiences on their remarks from dignitaries, an average season spraying, pruning and plantation would have role in the field,” said Lynsey Eikelboom, branch the actual tapping, and producing about 8,000 litres fertilizing. required 100 years to grow manager and mutual fund representative at Scotiabank. refreshments. Coming up of syrup, following two “We were beyond into a working sugar bush. The event was sponsored by The Scotiabank Women April 4 and 5 at sugar banner 15,000-litre seasons. relieved when the trees “Sometimes, nature needs a Initiative. shacks across the region is In an observation about the were large enough that they little help. It’s so satisfying The program is designed to help women take their Maple Weekend; everyone’s weather, Jamie pointed out didn’t need those hand- to see this stand of trees business to the next level through access to capital, welcome. that while no sap was cutting plastic guards mature in under one support from senior business leaders and education As described by Ontario running this Feb. 29, syrup anymore.’’ Today, Laura is lifetime.” tailored to their needs. The master of ceremonies for the event was Jackie Pemberton, joined by a panel of three women who told Chronicling Chesterville’s history their stories: Pamela Westervelt of Westergreen Farm, Erin Leduc of Wanna Make It Farms and Meaghan Carolyn Thompson Goddard met on Feb. 29 at the Thanks to the work of assistance from the local MacPherson of Scotiabank. Record Staff Chesterville Heritage O.D. Casselman, the community for this Eikelboom said, “The idea for the event came from a CHESTERVILLE – A Centre to begin planning a Chesterville Women’s project. similar event that I hosted when I held the role of small group of dedicated and comprehensive updating of Institute and other local Individuals interested in business advisor back in Oct. 2014 at the Scotiabank in enthusiastic volunteers the history of Chesterville. historians, the group has a contributing to the project Chesterville. The 2014 event was held at the very same firm base on which to should contact the CDHS at venue and hosted 40 attendees. It was a panel format build a book detailing our chestervillehistorialsociety with three speakers, again emceed by Jackie town’s history since 1987. @gmail.com or a member Pemberton.” They are seeking of the society. The idea was to give a voice to women in agriculture who supported their families but did not attend many of Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. the local agricultural meetings.

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local heritage ST. CLARE’S The United Church of Canada Carolyn Thompson Goddard ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH UNITED Record Staff NORTH DUNDAS 5 Casselman Street, Chesterville Rev. John Wilcox Pastor: Debbie Poirier CORNWALL – The 613-774-2236 613-448-2532 Cornwall Square Shopping www.stclaresanglican.ca Church Offi ce Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Mall in the Seaway City 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester Sunday March 8, 2020 Sunday March 8, 2020 was a hub of activity as the 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Family Service 2020 Heritage Fair was held Sunday School at 10:15 A.M. with Music and Sunday School You are invited to join us. on Sat., Feb. 22. April 2020 Throughout the day those April 2020 interested in local history were able to visit historical organizations and gather information on our local history. Photo above, Stu NATIONSIDE Organized by Heritage - The United Church of Canada Manson, a member PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AVONMORE-FINCH- Patrimoine Cornwall, this of the St. Lawrence Rev. Edwin Valles MARTINTOWN E-mail: [email protected] event has been held Branch, UELAC, PASTORAL CHARGE Offi ce 613-448-2272 annually for more than 20 provides information IDP Group Inc., Minister: Rev. Lois Gaudet years, according to HPC on Loyalist ancestors 171 Main Street North BBA, BTH, MDIV chair Debbie Ledoux. She during the 2020 Chesterville Contact : Tel: 613-346-1648 Sunday March 8, 2020 Email: [email protected] said the turnout was steady Sunday March 8, 2020 Heritage Fair held in 10:30 A.M. – Sunday Worship Service Second Sunday of Lent throughout the day, with Cornwall on Feb. 22. & Sunday School Thompson Goddard photo Tues., 7:00 P.M. – Prayer & Praise Worship with Rev. Lois members from 13 SDG 9:15 A.M. – Everyone Welcome. Chalmers, Finch historical organizations, 11:00 A.M. – Community Centre, Affi liated with the Pentecostal Martintown including the South Dundas Photo right, Lester McInnis Assemblies of Canada Historical Society, Lost Come and worship with our family and Dave Connors, mem- April 2020 where all are welcome and Christ is Lord. Villages Historical Society, bers of the Friends of the April 2020 the Friends of the Crysler Crysler Farm Battlefield, Farm Battlefield, St. share a chuckle during a Lawrence Branch of the brief break from their United Empire Loyalists Heritage Fair duties. The Association of Canada organization is planning re- HARMONY (UELAC) and the PRESBYTERIAN enactment of the Battle of COMMUNITY CHURCH - Morewood Nor’Westers and Loyalist Crysler’s Farm for July 18 CHURCH ST. ANDREW’S - Chesterville Museum (Williamstown), and 19 at Upper Canada Evangelical Missionary Church ST. PAUL’S - Winchester able to collaborate and 12010 Ormond Road & Hwy. 31 Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. Village, Morrisburg. 613-774-5170 share the information on our Thompson Goddard photo 613-267-0928 Rev. Daniel L. Wallace, Sunday March 8, 2020 collective heritage. Senior Pastor CHESTERVILLE - 9:00 A.M. www.harmony-church.org WINCHESTER - 10:00 A.M. Sunday March 8, 2020 MOREWOOD - 11:15 A.M. 9:30 A.M. – Bible Discussion Everyone Welcome. Fish fry fundraiser & Pre-Service Prayer COME EXPECTING –LEAVE REJOICING 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service Carolyn Thompson Goddard Message by Rev. Daniel Wallace April 2020 6:30 P.M. – Record Staff Bible Time & Prayer Service Preparing Disciples of Jesus. WILLIAMSBURG – Lodge No. 349 of the Sunday School & Nursery available. Independent Order of Oddfellows (I.O.O.F) held its April 2020 annual fish fry fundraising luncheon on Sun., March 1 in Williamsburg. More than 100 people attended the ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH event, with volunteers serving up a delicious meal of 139 Castor Street, Russell, ON deep-fried local catfish, grilled or scalloped potatoes, Parish Offi ce: 613-445-3226 Presiding: Rev. Anne Quick baked beans and coleslaw, as well as dessert. The [email protected] Williamsburg Oddfellows Lodge has been a beehive of ST. MARY Website: www.stmarysrussell.ca OF THE PRESENTATION Sunday March 8, 2020 activity over the past few weeks, with the annual Surf 9:00 A.M. CATHOLIC CHURCH – Holy Eucharist and Turf Dinner held on Feb. 22 raising $4,500 for 10:30 A.M. – Holy Eucharist From the left: Beth Barden of Stittsville receives her Administration Priest: Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. Dundas Hospice. dinner from Larry Shell while her husband Roger Fr. Charles Enyinnia St. Mary’s Church is engaged in actively Parish Secretary: sharing God’s unconditional grace and love. Several fundraising events are also coming up, looks on. Thompson Goddard photo Patricia Guy - 613-448-3262 including a pancake breakfast on Sat., March 7 from 7 Weekend Masses: December 2019 to 10 a.m. followed by an afternoon dance at the Lodge Saturday – 5 P.M. Sunday – 8:30 A.M. St. Daniel on Sun., March 8. Sunday – 10:30 A.M. St. Mary Obituary Weekday Masses: St. Mary - Tues. – 7:00 P.M. Wed. – 9:00 A.M. Thurs. – 9:00 A.M. CARBINO, Ronnie Fri. – 9:00 A.M. Obituary St. Daniel - Wed. – 7:00 P.M. Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial April 2020 Hospital on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, Ronnie Carbino of Finch, age 70. Loving Chesterville ELLIOTT, husband of Cathy Carbino (nee Feeley). Friendly, Caring, Accepting Loving father of Michelle Doll (Mark) of North Pastor Brian Barr Carson Gower and Mike (Kristen) of Ingleside. Loving 613-448-1758 Sunday March 8, 2020 Poppa of Eliana, Everett, Barrett and Blakely. Service at 10:00 A.M. Suddenly at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Dear brother of Janice McLaren (late Earl) of Worship Gathering on Saturday, February 29, 2020, Carson Elliott of Brockville, Barbara McMahon (late Lyle) of with Nursery & Kids’ Church Ingleside, age 70. Beloved husband of the late Cathy Finch, Marlene Tannahill (Sonny) of Ottawa, ST. LUKE’S - KNOX April 2020 Elliott (nee Walker). Loving father of Douglas (Robin) of Keith (Myrna) of Rocky Mountain House, Beverley (Beatrice) of Finch, PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Penhold, Alberta, Karen Brennan (Michael) of Ingleside, Sarah Elliott (Steven Marilyn Carbino of Finch, Sharon Cartier of Edmonton, Garnet (Carol) FINCH Mayer) of Ingleside and James of Ingleside. Dear brother of Gordon Elliott of Ingleside, Winston (Gloria) of Newington, Debbie Aube (Leonard) of MINISTER: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver (Allison) of Chesterville, Linda Winters (Lyn) of Finch, Barry “Boris” Elliott Edmonton and Ricky (Mary) of Dowling. Predeceased by his sister Doris 613-918-0506 of Chesterville, Brenda Waddell (Brian) of Chesterville, Gary Elliott (Cathy) Hanna (late Daryl) and his brother Gary. Also survived by his sister e-mail: [email protected] of Hallville and Connie Servage (Lyle) of Williamsburg. Carson will be in-law Merilyn Carbino and many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Church: 613-984-2201 WINCHESTER Web site: fondly remembered by grandchildren Dylan, Tristan, Jackson and Addisyn. at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Chesterville, on Tuesday, BAPTIST CHURCH www.fi nch-avonmore-presbyterian.ca Predeceased by his parents Ren and Alice Elliott (nee Munro). Also survived 486 Main St., Winchester March 3rd from 3-7 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 4th from 10 a. m. Sunday March 8, 2020 Traditional Music - Centered Services by nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Marsden and McLaughlin until time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. which will be offi ciated 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service Pastors Bud McKibbon and Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Thursday, March 5th from 7-9 p.m. A by Rev. Lois Gaudet. Spring interment of cremated remains will be at & Sunday School Mollie McKibbon memorial service will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville. Donations to Winchester Hospital Everyone Welcome! Sunday, March 8, 2020 April 2020 on Friday, March 6th at 1 p.m. with a luncheon to follow. Spring interment or the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters would be gratefully 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service of cremated remains will be at St. Lawrence Valley Union Cemetery, Long Children’s Church available. acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at Everyone Welcome. Sault. Donations to Cornwall Hospice would be gratefully acknowledged by marsdenmclaughlin.com. 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DUNDAS SOIL AND CROP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION Harvex Agromart Inc. Presents The 2020 DSCIA 2109-B County Road 20 1572 County Rd. 12 Oxford Station, ON Crysler, ON Ofﬁ ce (613) 258-3445 Ofﬁ ce (613) 987-5243 Fax (613) 258-5935 Fax (613) 987-5254 www.harvex.com SEED, FORAGE & Roasting since 1988 YOUR DIRECT SOURCE FOR Roasted Soybeans & Soy Meal Our new state-of-the-art facility AGRICULTURAL SHOW is now fully operational Delivery Available 613-448-2522 Custom Roasting th www.DerksElevator.com Fully Licensed Elevator Friday, March 13 3063 Forward Rd.S., Chesterville Call for a quote today! 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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(613) 242-6949 Denzil G. Raistrick 1 Free lunch Ticket (a burger and a drink) per DSCIA membership! President 3887 County Rd. # 7, For more information on seed, forage and agricultural exhibits, contact: Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 [email protected] Mark Tibben – 613-341-1240 or Joe Jansen – 613-551-6876

Naturally Processed Over 35 years Highly Digestible THE NO COMPROMISE FABRIC STRUCTURE • MORE PURLINS WITH X-BRACING Tel. 613-987-5494 Added Energy Made in • UP TO 30% MORE STEEL Canada Fax: 613-987-1082 • REPLACEMENT COVERS FOR ALL BRANDS E-Mail: [email protected] TRI-PRO GOLD SOYBEAN MEAL Joey van Koppen 1614 Route 900 West Manufactured in Winchester, Ontario since 1998 Ofﬁ ce: 613-543-4159 • Cell: 613-551-2843 [email protected] St. Albert, ON K0A 3C0 613-774-0141 • [email protected] • www.tripro.ca www.wecancontracting.com

Rick’s Farm Service Shaun Cummings FARM MOREWOOD TIRE 613-984-2429 Jerry Cummings Rick Rutley PAINTING Complete Farm Tire Service 14830 Cty. Rd. 9 Commercial & Residential Retail & Wholesale OVER Firestone Certiﬁ ed Dealer Berwick, ON Covering RUSSELL,ON 613-448-3026 K0C 1G0 40 Fax 613-448-3607 YEARS Eastern Ontario 613-445-2982 Morewood, Ontario Now Available – Chisel Plowing & Sub-Soiling See you at your local farm show: Cornwall, Crysler, Dundas, Kemptville, St. Isidore & the OVFS.

TIM VANGILST D.T. MOBILE WASH 3285 County Rd. 7 RR#2 • Freestall Barn Washing Chesterville, ON Spraying • Trucking • GPS K0C 1H0 • Poultry Barn Washing Kevin Leeder • 4 Hot Water Units our “ﬁ eld” is your crop TEL: 613-448-1947 CELL: (613) 223-9159 R.R.# 4 Kemptville, Ont. Licensed Agricultural Exterminator FAX: (613) 448-1690 Call Dave Tremblay H: 613-258-9585 C: 613-229-5660 EMAIL: [email protected] 613-652-1690 • 613-227-8084 TRP READY MIX LTD. CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE Linda Vogel, CPB RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • AGRICULTURAL STONE SLINGER RENTAL www.lindasbookkeeping.com Natural Gas, Propane & Electric Heating, Refrigeration READY MIXED CONCRETE Specializing in Farm Bookkeeping and Taxes Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps, Geothermal, Bulk Tanks, Sheet Metal 24-HOUR SERVICE, FREE ESTIMATES MOOSE CREEK, ONTARIO APPLE HILL OFFICE PERTH OFFICE OFFICE: 613-538-2271 3995 Laﬂ eur Rd., Apple Hill, ON 40 Sunset Blvd. Suite 18, Perth, ON Tel.: 613-363-0023 Tel.:613-466-0661 12095 Baker Rd. Tel.: 613-774-6446 St. Albert Plant: 613-987-5377 • Winchester Plant: 613-774-5277 www.trpreadymix.com [email protected] [email protected] Winchester, ON [email protected] Fax: 613-774-6486

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We will Purchase or Store: Soybeans • Corn We Offer: Basis Contracts • Forward Contracts • Competitive Drying Rates Licensed: Elevator • Corn Dealer • Soybean Dealer Licensed under the Grain Financial Protection Act MARCH 04 Page 07.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 2:54 PM Page 1

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Dundas Seed, Forage and Agricultural Show Friday, March 13, 2020 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Matilda Township Community Hall

FIELD CROP CLASSES Class 30B 2nd or 3rd Cut Baled Haylage Class 1 Oats 6 lbs. (cut to be indicated on tag) 5 lbs. Class 2 Hulless Oats 6 lbs. Class 31 Oat and/or Barley Silage 5 lbs. Class 3 Barley - 2 Rows 6 lbs. Class 32A Corn Silage, Processed 5 lbs. Class 4 Barley - 6 Rows 6 lbs. Class 32B Corn Silage, Not Processed 5 lbs. Class 5 Spring Wheat 6 lbs. Class 33 Grain Corn - 10 Ears - Variety Named Class 6 Soft Winter Wheat 6 lbs. Class 34 Shelled Corn - Variety Named 6 lbs. Class 35 Potatoes Class 7 Hard Winter Wheat 6 lbs. Certifi ed Crop Care Centre Class 8 Sunfl owers 6 lbs. - 20 Tubers, Table Stock, Variety Named Class 9 Triticale 6 lbs. Class 36 Special Shelled Corn Bin Class 6 lbs. Class 10 Buckwheat 6 lbs. Class 37 Best Sheaf of Cereal Grain Class 38 Ottawa Valley Hay Quality Class Agri-Partners Toll Free: 1-877-774-2209 Class 11 Field Peas 6 lbs. Crop Centre Ltd. Bus: 613-774-2209 Class 12 Forage Peas 6 lbs. Class 39A Special Export Hay Class Box 425,Winchester, Ontario Fax: 613-774-1078 Class 13 Soybeans 6 lbs. - 1st Cut Square Bale Class 14 White Field Beans 6 lbs. Class 39B Special Export Hay Class Class 15 Coloured Field Beans 6 lbs. - 2nd Cut Square Bale Class 16 Canola 4 lbs Class 71 High Moisture Shelled Corn 6 lbs. Class 17 Red Clover 4 lbs Class 72 High Moisture Ground Corn 6 lbs. Class 18 Birdsfoot Trefoil 4 lbs Class 73 Cob Meal 6 lbs. Tel. 613-774-0992 Fax 613-774-0994 Class 19 Timothy 4 lbs 1226 County Rd. 31, Winchester, ON, K0C 2K0 Class 20 Alfalfa 4 lbs Notes: Class 21 1st Cut Alfalfa - 85% or more alfalfa 1 - Hay entries must consist of two 4” fl akes, machine baled, undisturbed, in Class 22 1st Cut Legume other than alfalfa polyethylene bags, tied together, with each lot identifi ed with two entry tags, - 85% or more legume one on the inside of each bag and one tied securely on the outside of the Class 23 1st Cut Legume & Grass - 70% / 30% either way bag. Samples must be cut to fi t sample bag. Large bale samples must be cut Class 24 1st Cut Grass - 85% or more grass to a similar size. One lot is used for judging and the other for the show. Class 25 2nd Cut Alfalfa or other Legume 2 - Only one entry per exhibitor per class is permitted with the exception of - 85% or more legume cob corn, shelled corn and potatoes where an exhibitor may show up to two Class 26 2nd Cut Mixed Legume & Grass entries per class providing each entry is a separate and distinct variety and - 80% / 20% either way named. Variety names are not permitted in other classes. Peter Patenaude Class 27 1st Cut Large Square or Round Bale Hay 3 - Anyone interested in exhibiting in Class 36, 38 or 39 Seed Classes, please General Manager Class 28 2nd Cut Large Square or Round Bale Hay call Mark Tibben at 613-341-1240 at least one week before the show for 4124 County Road 16, Class 29 Haylage 5 lbs. details. P.O. Box 40 Brinston, ON K0E 1C0 Class 30A 1st Cut Baled Haylage 5 lbs. 4 - Classes 71, 72 & 73 are County Classes only. T 613-652-1010 F 613-652-6228 E [email protected]

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613-652-4649 [email protected] RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURAL EXCAVATING HAULAGE WATER SEWER • SEPTIC BED BYERS FARM EQUIPMENT DESIGN & INSTALL • MANURE PITS Stabling and Material Handling Equipment TRACTOR TRAILER, AUTOMOTIVE AND MOBILE REPAIR NEW BARNS • RENO BARNS 13505 Byers Rd., R.R. #3, Chesterville [email protected] 3301 COUNTY RD. 31 DAVID DURANT WINCHESTER SPRINGS, ON T. 613-774-0666 SAND TOPSOIL CLEAN FILL ROUGH FILL STONE 613-448-2185 K0C 2L0 C. 613-227-1875 MARCH 04 Page 08.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 2:57 PM Page 1

Page 8 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, March 4, 2020 House of Lazarus’ Ladies Night 2020 Continued from the front Kim Merkley, client services manager for the House of Lazarus, thanked everyone for coming out and supporting House of Lazarus once again this year. Ashby thanked the community for its support as well as the Chesterville and South Mountain Scotiabank branches for their continued support of the event. Dundas County once again demonstrated its One potato, two potato … support for those local One of the most anticipated delicacies at the Ladies Dancing the night away One of the highlights of the Ladies Night Out was the chance to do a dance from organizations which provide Night Out fundraiser for House of Lazarus in years gone by! Nancy Morgan from Workshop Dance Studio in Kemptville got the a helping hand to those in Mountain is the potato martini with its choice of ladies up and dancing following Juli’s Fashion Show. need. toppings. Thompson Goddard photo Thompson Goddard photo SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Freedom to Read Week assistant Amy Mayer for Intergalactic 2020 was held from Feb. 23 to people 12 years and older. 29. This is an annual event that Teams were given a series of adventure at “encourages Canadians to clues and puzzles to solve think about and reaffirm their which would take them commitment to intellectual throughout the library in Finch Library freedom, which is guaranteed search of the elusive Carolyn Thompson Goddard them under the Charter of wayfinder and unlock the Record Staff Rights and Freedoms,” plasma cutters. Mayer said FINCH – Four teams of according to the event website. the quest took approximately stellar detectives participated in The website also provides 30 minutes to complete. the Star Wars-themed escape links to a list of “challenged” room held at the Finch Branch books in this country, which From the left: Following their of the Stormont, Dundas and includes Bridge to Terabithia, intergalactic adventure, Laleah Glengarry library during the On The Banks of Plum Creek Gareau and Kyle Labelle are evening of Feb. 28. This event and books from the popular joined by game designer Amy was one of several events held Goosebumps series by R.L. Mayer near one of the Star Wars throughout the SDG Library Stine. displays in the Finch Library. system to celebrate Freedom to The escape room was Thompson Goddard photo Read Week in Canada. designed by library service Scouts’ potluck thanks local supporters Carolyn Thompson Goddard members of 1st Williamsburg, such as Record Staff landscaping or cookie sales. WILLIAMSBURG – The 1st Cheques to 1st Williamsburg were Williamsburg Canadian Tradition Scouting presented by: David Lapierre of the organization held its annual potluck dinner Williamsburg Community Association and celebrating the birthday of scouting founder the North Williamsburg Recreation Lord Baden Powell on Feb. 20 at the Committee, Elsie Guidon and Melinda Williamsburg Christian Reformed Church. Wert representing the Royal Canadian During the event, the organizations that Legion Branch 48 in Morrisburg, supported 1st Williamsburg throughout the Riverside Recreation Association year were thanked for their assistance. representative Linda Robinson, Lodge 349 The dinner is an opportunity to enjoy I.O.O.F in Williamsburg Noble Grand food and fellowship, to thank local David Hess and Karen Hess, Morrisburg organizations which have supported the and District Lions Club president Lion group and to recognize the achievements Randy Prevost and Lion Lori Prevost and of members and leaders, according to MDLC Leos Kayla Gillard and Abby leader Harold Jansen. Mason. The scouting group has almost sixty Jansen said upcoming events for 1st members who range in age from 5 to 18 Williamsburg include the popular Clown years of age. Carnival at the Williamsburg I.O.O.F Hall Representing community organzations at the Baden Powell dinner were: Front row, Following dinner, cheque presentations during the evening on March 16. This from the left: Leo Kayla Gillard, Morrisburg Legion Secretary Elsie Guidon, Linda were made. In some cases, the cheques event is a fundraiser for the Children’s Robinson, Lion Lori Prevost, Leo Abby Mason. Back row, from the left: Noble presented to the group recognized Hospital of Eastern Ontario Therapeutic Grand David Hess, David Lapier and Lion Randy Prevost. Thompson Goddard photo assistance given to the organizations by Clown program.

Stormont Ladies: Ladies High Single, Yvon Lafleur 310; Men’s High Triple, Rejeanne Sanders 219; Ladies’ High Triple, Pierre Briere 701; Ladies’ High Single, Hilda Gillard 581. Team Standings: Susan Lucette Tessier 364; Ladies’ High Triple, By Sussex Retirement Living 208.5, Elaine 198.5, Pat 189, Angela 154. Rejeanne Lafebvre 645. Managed by Connecting Care Monday Men’s: Men’s High Single, Williamsburg Mixed: Men’s High Single, Archie Robinson 340; Men’s High Triple, Daryl Britton (spare) 264; Men’s High Triple, Mike Byvelds 873; Men’s High Average, Darryl Britton (spare) 610; Ladies’ High Marc Robinson 249. Team Standings: East- Single, Carolyn Munro 221; Ladies’ High Ont 136, Alley Cats 110.5, Raiders 108.5, A- Triple, Carolyn Munro 566. Team Standings: Team 94, Alley Rats 82, Country Boys 69. Garry’s Angels 138.5, George’s Gang 128, Defenders: Men’s High Single, Ossie Fuzzy Leprechaun’s 124.5, Corner Pins Linton 240; Men’s High Triple, Brian 103.5, Wow Team 98, Strugglers 96.5. Casselman 665; Ladies’ High Single, Gwen Winchester Odd Couples: Men’s High Clarke 237; Ladies’ High Triple, Gwen Single, Bryan Holmes 272; Men’s High Triple Clarke 625. Team Standings: Brian 226.5, Byron Loos 605; Men’s High Average, Matt Glendon 218.5, The Funny Bones 200.5, Hartle 214; Ladies’ High Single, Shannon Welsh Gwen 197, CCBD 192.5. 219; Ladies’ High Triple, Shannon Welsh 518; Tuesday Mixed: Men’s High Single, John Ladies’ High Average, Pat Middleton 169. Team Brisson 194; Men’s High Triple, Ron Robinson Standings: Mental Mishaps 254.5, The Come and Live Among Your Neighbours 498. Team Standings: Hope 189, Love 182, Morrisburg Sandbaggers 250, King Henry’s Charity 146.5, Faith 142.5. Court 248.5, The Pin Pluckers 241.5, The Wednesday Ladies: Ladies’ High Single, Lorna Chickipoos 240, Harley 237.5. • HOME COOKED Trial Stay Armstrong 179; Ladies’ High Triple, Lorna Youth Bowling Canada MEALS Garden Villa offers both independent and Armstrong 500. Team Standing: Lorna 292, • HOUSEKEEPING Dorothy 270, Dianna 267, Mary 255, Pat 234. YBC Peewees: Girl’s High Single, supportive living options with 24 hour Finch Mixed: Men’s High Single, Danny Danika Bissonnette 122; Girl’s High Double, • LAUNDRY on-site nursing and three daily home- StPierre 258; Men’s High Triple, Danny Danika Bissonnette 199; Boy’s High Single, • FITNESS GROUPS cooked meals served in our full-service StPierre 657; Men’s High Average, Danny Ephram Heuff 122; Boy’s High Double, • ENTERTAINMENT StPierre 208; Ladies’ High Single, Isabelle Ephram Heuff 226. Team Standings: Bruins dining room. Bissonnette 268; Ladies’ High Triple, Isabelle 147, Kings 139.5, Leafs 102, Sharks 91.5. • ACTIVITIES Come, relax and enjoy our Trial Stay*. Bissonnette 715; Ladies’ High Average, YBC Bantams: Girl’s High Single, & OUTINGS Included with a stay in one of our Isabelle Bissonnette 223. Team Standings: 3 Kamryn Hartle 160; Girl’s High Double, • 24 HOUR NURSING and 1 114, Team #4 81, Team #1 74.5, Kamryn Hartle 290; Boy’s High Single, spacious suites is self controlled heating, • MEDICATION Kingpins 68.5, NADD 67, Oma’s Team 55. Clark Sanders 160; Boy’s High Double, television and telephone service as well Matilda: Ladies’s High Single, Kathy Clark Sanders 283. Team Standings: MANAGEMENT as weekly housekeeping and laundry Crump 156; Ladies’ High Triple, Kathy Coyotes 216.5, Avalanche 199, Flames • SPACIOUS SUITES service. *Some conditions apply. Crump 383; Men’s High Single, Gary 194.5, Rangers 191.5, Jets 184, Red Wings Milne 197; Men’s High Triple, Joel 179.5, Blackhawks 162. Verdurmen 486. Team Standings: Anarchy YBC Juniors: Girl’s High Single, 92, Granny and the Grunts 84, The Happy Lindsay Burnett 219; Girl’s High Triple, Our Commitment Gang 73, The Ballers 73, Two C’s and a K Caroline Sanders 604; Boy’s High Single, Garden Villa offers a home living environment where you can enjoy 71, Oh Danny Boy and the Pipes 69. Sylvain Gagne 273; Boy’s High Triple, retirement a little easier. We look forward to meeting you! Thursday Seniors: Men’s High Single, Sylvain Gagne 636. Team Standings: John McGarrety 230; Men’s High Triple, Sabers 148, Senators 146.5, Ducks 137.5. CONTACT US: John McGarrety 560; Ladies’ High Single, YBC Seniors: Girl’s High Single, 613-448-1116 | 1.866.575.2728 Gayle Baillargeon 165; Ladies’ High Triple, Rachel Puenter 214; Girl’s High Triple, www.gardenvilla.ca | [email protected] Lucy Hendricks 445. Rachel Puenter 533. Team Standings: 66 Main Street South | Chesterville ON | K0C 1H0 Les Dynamiques: Men’s High Single, Canucks 115, Panthers 101. MARCH 04 Page 10.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 3:18 PM Page 1

Page 10 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Deadline: Friday at 4 P.M. $8.00 Plus HST Minimum 25 words. Additional words 32¢ each. THETHE E-MAIL: therecordclassiﬁ [email protected] TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 AUCTIONS HELP WANTED COMING EVENTS Travid LICENSED & EXTRAORDINARY TENDERS AVONMORE, FINCH AND DEJONG CERTIFIED ANTIQUE & Stormont Agricultural MARTINTOWN UNITED MASONRY COLLECTABLE AUCTION Society 2020 TENDERS 1) CHURCHES CarpenTry Saturday, March 7 Grass Cutting 2) Site ANNUAL CHILI DINNER & Brick, at 9:30 AM Protection 3) Waste TRIVIA NIGHT David Thatcher (Licensed Carpenter) Block, Stone, Chimneys, To Be Held at Our Facility 15093 Management. See North Stormont Place, Cty Rd 18, East of Osnabruck www.stormontfair.ca for Centre From Hwy 401 Take Avonmore. Fri., March 13. Parging, Repairs and Waterprooﬁ ng Foundations Ingleside Exit #770 Dickinson Dr., more info. 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E-mail your For more sports go to sports information www.chestervillerecord.com to [email protected] THETHE PAGESPAGEAGESS TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 Rockets back in the driver’s seat Jeff Moore Castors tied the game at scoreless first overtime so the Record Staff 10:39 on the power play and game headed to a 20-minute CLARENCE CREEK— took their first lead of the double overtime. The North Dundas Rockets game at 17:03. The Rockets took the played three playoff games The Rockets tied the game game when Carroll sniped his this past weekend as they again with just 1:53 biggest goal as a Rocket at welcomed the Clarence remaining in the opening 5:35 of double overtime Castors on Friday and frame as Brett Lannin blasted unassisted taking the game 4- Saturday nights for games one home from the point, 3. With the win, the Rockets three and four and travelled to from Drew Holmes and take a 3-2 series lead heading Clarence Creek on Sunday Justin Lefebvre on the power back to Chesterville. for game five. play. The Castors retook the Picking up the win in the Rockets 4 Castors 3 (2OT) lead with just 15 seconds Rockets’ goal was Anthony The North Dundas showing on the clock and Kerwin. Rockets travelled to Clarence took a 3-2 lead into the first Castors 4 Rockets 1 Creek Arena on Sun., March intermission. The North Dundas 1, to take on the Clarence The teams put up zeros in Rockets welcomed the Castors in game five of the the second period with the Clarence Castors to the The North Dundas Rockets travelled to Clarence Creek Arena on Sun., best-of-seven NCJHL Castors carrying the lead into Chesterville Arena on Sat., March 1, to take on the Clarence Castors in game five of the best-of-seven quarterfinals. The teams went the second intermission. The Feb. 29, for game four of the NCJHL quarterfinals. The Rockets’ forward, Nicholas Carroll (15) tips the into the game with the series Rockets got to even when best-of-seven NCJHL knotted at two games apiece; Lefebvre slapped one home quarterfinals. The Castors puck past the Castors’ goalie, Andrew Lariviere tying the game at two. the winner would take a from Hunt and Carroll at took game one only to see the Carroll also scored the game-winning goal in double overtime giving the stranglehold on the series. 14:20 of their third period. Rockets tie the series at one in Rockets a 3-2 series lead. Moore photo The Rockets opened the Neither team was able to game two and the Rockets just nine seconds showing on partial breakaway at 4:54 of pulled him again just seconds scoring when Nicholas score before time expired in took game three at home the the clock, the Castors shot the the first period unassisted, later as they brought the puck Carroll ripped one home from the third period so the game previous night. puck the distance finding the taking a 1-0 lead. The up the ice. The Castors had a Cameron Brown and Joel headed to a ten-minute The Castors opened the abandoned cage. Rockets carried the 1-0 lead good scoring chance but it Hunt at 7:08 of the first sudden-death overtime scoring at 11:22 on a The Castors took the period taking a 1-0 lead. The period. The teams battled to a Rockets’ defensive gaffe, into the first intermission. was the Rockets’ Nicholas game 4-1, tying the series at taking a 1-0 lead. The Castors The Castors tied the game Carroll who was sprung on a two games each. The took the 1-0 lead into the first at 8:52 of the second period breakaway on an empty net intermission. Rockets outshot the Castors but the Rockets retook the by Cameron Brown and made The Castors made it 2-0 46-40. Suffering the loss in lead at 10:48 as Matt no mistake burying it with just 1:16 into the second the Rockets’ goal was Pietrkiewicz scored on a just 25 seconds remaining. period to which the Rockets Anthony Kerwin, making 37 breakaway from Williams. The Rockets hung on for a had no answer. The Castors saves. The Rockets took a slim 2-1 4-2 victory, taking a 2-1 took a 2-0 lead into the Rockets 4 Castors 2 lead into the second series lead. The Rockets second intermission. The North Dundas intermission. outshot the Castors 43-30. The Castors made it 3-0 at Rockets welcomed the The Rockets took a two- Picking up the win in the 4:36 of the third period. The Clarence Castors to the goal lead when Brett Lannin Rockets’ goal was Anthony Rockets finally got on the Chesterville Arena on Fri., snapped one to the back of Kerwin, making 28 saves. score sheet at 14:35 when Feb. 28, for game three of the net on the power play Up next the best-of-seven NCJHL from Justin Lefebvre and The North Dundas The North Dundas Rockets welcomed the Joel Hunt ripped one home quarterfinals. The Rockets Williams at 4:56 of the third Rockets welcome the Clarence Castors to the Chesterville Arena on from Justin Lefebvre to get to and the Castors headed into period. With time winding Clarence Castors to the Sat., Feb. 29, for game four of the best-of-seven within two. down, the Castors pulled their Chesterville Arena tonight, NCJHL quarterfinals. The Rockets’ forward The Rockets pulled their game three with the series goalie in favour of an extra Wed., March 4, for game six Jarrett Williams was awarded a penalty shot goalie in favour of an extra tied at one game apiece. The attacker and it paid off as they of the best-of-seven NCJHL after being hooked on a breakaway. The Castors’ attacker with about two Castors took game one but scored with 47 seconds quarterfinals at 7:45 p.m and goalie, Corey Camirand was on top of his game minutes remaining in the Rockets won decisively remaining in regulation. if necessary, they will travel making a big save as Williams tried to go five- regulation and controlled the in game two. The Castors put their to the Clarence Creek Arena hole. The Castors took the game 4-1 tying the play for more than one The Rockets opened the minute, pinning the Castors in scoring when Jarrett goalie back into the net for on Thurs., March 5 for game series at two games each. Moore photo their own end, but with the Williams roofed one on a the face-off at centre ice but seven at 9:20 p.m. Hawks win final game of regular season, move on to face Vikings in playoffs Jeff Moore Steven Meadus at 11:48. The Hawks took a 2-0 Record Staff lead into the first intermission. WINCHESTER—The Winchester Hawks The Hawks made it 3-0 when Fleming played a pair of weekend games as they scored his 23rd of the season unassisted just welcomed the Char-Lan Rebels on Friday night 1:10 into the second period. Kuehni gave the for their final regular season game and travelled Hawks a 4-0 lead at 17:45 from Logan to Casselman on Sunday night for game one of Schmidt and Haw, and with just 12 seconds the best-of-three wildcard playoffs. remaining in the middle frame, Graeme Hawks 6 Rebels 2 Buffone ripped home, his first of the season The Winchester Hawks welcomed the Char- from Nolan Guertin and Noah Fraser on the Lan Rebels to the Joel Steele Community power play. Centre on Fri., Feb. 28, in the CCHL2. The The Hawks took a 5-0 lead into the second Hawks went into the game in fifth place in the intermission. The Rebels scored a pair of goals Martin Division with this game being their last at 10:21 and 14:51 of the third period to cut the The Winchester Hawks travelled to the J. R. Brisson Complex on Sun., deficit to three. The Hawks closed out the of the regular season. The Hawks’ future was March 1, to take on the Casselman Vikings in game one of the best-of-three scoring at 15:11 when Haw scored his second already decided as they would face the fourth CCHL2 playoff series. The Hawks’ forward, Kyle Fleming tries to wrap the of the game and 17th of the season from place Casselman Vikings in a wildcard best puck around the net on the Vikings’ goaltender, Nicholas Campbell. The Kuehni and Danny Johnson. three-out-of-three playoff series to see who will Hawks offence sputtered in this game as the Vikings took game one 4-1. face the first place Ottawa West Golden The Hawks took the game 6-2 Moore photo Knights. completing their regular season with 24 The Hawks opened the scoring when Marco wins, 14 losses, five overtime losses and was Lucas Devries making 45 saves. March 4, for game two of the CCHL2 Haw pounded home his 16th goal of the season one shootout loss - good enough for 54 Up next wildcard playoff series at 7:45 p.m. and if from Kyle Kuehni at 5:55. The Hawks took a points over 44 games. The Hawks outshot The Winchester Hawks welcome the necessary, travel to the J. R. Brisson two-goal lead when Nathan Lassemba ripped the Rebels 58-47. Casselman Vikings to the Joel Steele Complex in Casselman on Thurs., March 5, home his third of the season from Kuehni and Picking up the win in the Hawks’ goal Community Centre in Winchester on Wed., for game three at 7:30 p.m. MARCH 04 Page 13.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 1:21 PM Page 1

Wednesday, March 4, 2020 The Sports Pages Page 13 Vikings jump to a 1-0 series lead over Hawks Jeff Moore round. The Hawks finished playoffs from Kyle Kuehni Record Staff the season in fifth place, and Ryan Nielson on the CASSELMAN—The four points behind the power play at 7:51. The Casselman Vikings opened Vikings. Vikings restored a three- up their playoff season as The Vikings opened the goal lead when François they welcomed the scoring when Frédérick Drouin sniped one for his Winchester Hawks on Gagnier scored his first goal first of the post-season from Sunday night for game one of the post-season from Brendan Watson and of the best-of-three CCHL2 Mathieu Talbot and Adam Patterson just 38 seconds wildcard playoff. Paquette just 1:21 into the later. The Vikings took a 4-1 Vikings 4 Hawks 1 first period. The Vikings lead into the second The Casselman Vikings took a two-goal lead when intermission. welcomed the Winchester Alexandre Charlebois The Vikings outshot the Hawks to the J. R. Brisson scored his first of the Hawks 13-7 in the final The Casselman Vikings welcomed the Winchester Hawks to the J. R. Brisson Complex on Sun., March 1, playoffs from Talbot at stanza but neither team was Complex on Sun., March 1, for game one of the best-of-three CCHL2 wildcard for game one of the best-of- 6:27. The Vikings took a able to score as the Vikings playoff. The Vikings’ forward, Samuel Lacroix centres the puck to teammate, three CCHL2 wildcard 2-0 lead into the first took the game 4-1. With the Jason Cossette (18) as the Hawks’ goalie, Lucas Devries tries to corral the loose playoff. The Vikings intermission. win, the Vikings can finish puck. The Hawks’ defenders, Graeme Buffone and Bradley Wells help out their finished the season in fourth The Vikings made it 3-0 the Hawks off in their next tender. The Vikings got to Devries scoring four goals taking the game 4-1 and a place in the Martin Division. when Shawn Patterson matchup. They hold a 1-0 1-0 series lead. Moore photo In the CCHL2, the fourth scored his first of the post- series lead. and fifth place teams face season from Talbot and The Vikings outshot the Hawks’ goal was Lucas Up next the best-of three CCHL2 off to see who has the right Samuel Labre on the power Hawks 30-29. Picking up Devries, making seven The Casselman Vikings wildcard playoff at 7:45 to move on to take on the play. the win in the Vikings’ goal saves on 11 shots. He was travel to the Joel Steele p.m. and if necessary division’s top team, in this The Hawks got one back was Nicholas Campbell, replaced by Cole Defazio Community Centre in welcome the Hawks to the J. case, the Ottawa West when Marco Haw lit the making 28 saves, and who made 19 saves on 19 Winchester tonight Wed., R. Brisson Complex for Golden Knights, in the first lamp for his first of the suffering the loss in the shots. March 4, for game two of game three at 7:30 p.m. Panthers settle for third place by a single point Jeff Moore of the season from Jarrett Ladouceur season from Martin and Peck on the Record Staff and Juno Gregoire at 1:33 and 3-0 at power play at 15:44. At 17:12, EMBRUN—The Embrun Panthers 10:12 as Oskar Mollot scored his Taillefer completed his hat trick, played just a single game this past second of the campaign from Cayden scoring his 33rd of the season from weekend to close out their regular Martin and Carter Peck. Gregoire and Brown at 17:12. season as they welcomed the The Panthers took a four-goal lead The Panthers took the game 8-1 Richmond Royals on Friday night. when Gregoire snapped home his 12th and moved into sole possession of Panthers 8 Royals 1 of the season from Brown and second place but unfortunately the The Embrun Panthers welcomed Ladouceur at 15:12. The Panthers Canadians won their final game the Richmond Royals to the Palais des took a 4-0 lead into the first against the Athen Aeros to capture the Sports on Fri., Feb. 28, for their final intermission. number two seed. The Panthers game of the regular season in the The Royals got on the board at outshot the Royals 50-22. CCHL2. The Panthers had a chance to 13:48 of the second period but the Picking up the win in the Panthers’ leap frog the Ottawa Jr. Canadians Panthers restored a four-goal lead at goal was Marco Latassa making 21 into second place with a victory and a 16:24 Taillefer scored his second of saves. chance for home ice in round one of the game and 32nd of the season from the CCHL2 playoffs. Carisse. The Panthers opened the scoring The Panthers took a 5-1 lead into Goaltender of the Year just 15 seconds into the first period as the second intermission. The Embrun Panthers’ goalie, William Nguyen was named the CCHL2’s Goaltender of Tristan Taillefer fired home his 31st The Panthers added three more the Year. Nguyen is the youngest goalie to claim the title in the league’s history. The 17- goal of the season from Marshall goals in the third period as Martin year-old led the league with a 2.06 goals against average and a .943 save percentage. Drevniok and Riley Carisse taking a scored his ninth of the season from Nguyen had three shutouts and 17 wins in 28 games. Moore photo 1-0 lead. The Panthers made it 2-0 Tyler Cummins at 11:37. Cameron when Nathan Brown scored his fifth MacMillan scored his fourth of the Peewee B Rep Demons sweep second round Jeff Moore mark of the first period Peewee B Rep Demons four seconds remaining and Record Staff taking a 1-0 lead. The welcomed the South took a 3-2 lead into the LONG SAULT—The Demons tied the game at Stormont Selects to the second period. The Demons North Dundas Peewee Rep 8:32 as Dylan McCarthy Chesterville Arena on Sat., tied the game again at 9:02 Demons played a pair of sniped one from Patrick Feb. 29, in round two of the of the second period as Jay- playoff games this past Guy and the teams took a UCMHL playoffs. The Zeus Mbarushimana blasted weekend as they welcomed one-all draw into the second Demons swept the one home from Carter their second round period. Alexandria Glens in the first Williams and McCarthy. opponents, the South It was a close-checking round two games to none The Demons took their Stormont Selects on second period and neither and looked to do the same first lead of the game when Saturday for game one of team was able to score so with the Selects. Dunham scored his second the first-to-four-points the game headed to the third The Selects opened the of the game from Eikelboom playoff and travelled to period deadlocked at one. scoring just 1:12 into the and Wilson at 11:34. The Long Sault for game two. The Demons broke the tie first period taking a 1-0 lead. Demons took a 4-3 lead into Demons 2 Selects 1 when McCarthy scored his The Demons tied the game the third period. The The North Dundas second of the game from as Tylor Dunham slapped Demons took a two-goal Peewee B Rep Demons Nathan Epps and Markus one home from Gavin lead when Mbarushimana travelled to the Long Sault Bols at 12:57 of the third Eikelboom and Ryan Wilson scored his second of the Arena on Sun., March 1, to period. at 4:10. The Selects retook game from Williams and take on the South Stormont The Demons were able the lead at 11:08 but the goaltender, Liam Sergeant at Selects in game two of the to thwart the Selects, taking Demons answered with just 12:30 of the third period. first-to-four-points UCMHL the game 2-1. With the win, 23 seconds remaining in the The Demons hung on for The North Dundas Peewee B Rep Demons wel- playoffs. The Demons took the Demons sweep the opening frame as Josh a 5-3 victory taking a 1-0 comed the South Stormont Selects to the the first game of the series Selects four points to none, Lafrance slid one home from series lead. The Demons Chesterville Arena on Sat., Feb. 29, in round 5-3 and looked to close it moving on to the UCMHL Jake Weber and Dylan outshot the Selects 30-21. two of the UCMHL playoffs. The Demons’ for- out with a win. finals. McCarthy. Picking up the win in the ward, Jay-Zeus Mbarushimana (18) scored a The Selects opened the Demons 5 Selects 3 The Selects snuck Demons’ goal was Sergeant pair of goals in the series opener helping the scoring at the seven-minute The North Dundas another late goal with just making 28 saves. Demons to a 5-3 victory. Moore photo MARCH 04 Page 14.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 3:23 PM Page 1

Page 14 The Sports Pages Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Rangers sweep Jets, now face Hull-Volant in round two Jeff Moore 3:35 of the third period. The Rangers retook Record Staff the lead when Jordan Poulan sniped one from METCALFE—The South Grenville Hayden Sayeau and Mark McKay at 7:19. Rangers played a pair of road playoff games The Rangers retook a two goal lead with this past weekend as they travelled to Metcalfe just 2:52 remaining in regulation as Forestell on Friday night and Sunday afternoon for scored from Dylan Sharpley and Jacob games three and four of the NCJHL Servage. The Jets pulled their goalie in favour quarterfinals against the Jets. of an extra attacker with less than two minutes Rangers 5 Jets 2 remaining but it was the Rangers’ McKay who The South Grenville Rangers travelled to found the wide open net with just 1:33 the Larry Robinson Arena in Metcalfe on remaining. Sun., March 1, to take on the Jets in game four The Rangers took the game 5-2 and swept of the best-of-seven NCJHL quarterfinals. The the series four games to none. Picking up the Rangers won games one through three taking win in the Rangers goal was Xavier Dusablon, a 3-0 series lead and looked to complete the who was replaced by Sam Limoges-Ring after The South Grenville Rangers travelled to the Larry Robinson Arena in sweep. receiving a game misconduct. Metcalfe on Sun., March 1, to take on the Jets in game four of the best-of- The Rangers opened the scoring when Rangers 8 Jets 1 seven NCJHL quarterfinals. The Rangers forward Jordan Poulin (15) looks for Dylan Sharpley jammed home a rebound from The South Grenville Rangers travelled to a rebound off a shot from the point as the Jets’ goalie, Jett Miller turns the shot Braydon Forestell and Jacob Servage at 10:59 the Larry Robinson Arena in Metcalfe to take away. Moore photo on the power play, taking a 1-0 lead. The on the Jets on Fri., Feb. 28, for game three of Rangers took a two-goal lead as Aiden Bailey the best-of-seven NCJHL quarterfinals. The The Jets cut the deficit in half when The Rangers added three more goals in the snapped one home from Owen Webster and Rangers went into the game with a 2-0 series MacKenzie Brewer sniped one unassisted at third period as Brayden Forestell ripped one Brody Ranger at 17:46 on the power play. lead after winning their first two games at 3:43 of the second period. The Rangers home from Jacob Servage and Dylan Sharpley The Rangers took a 2-0 lead into the first home. answered right back as Kyle Dillabough at 2:28, Sharpley scored at 3:04 from Servage intermission. The Jets cut the deficit in half The Rangers opened the scoring at 3:37 of scored from Jordan Poulan and Hayden and Forestell, and Servage scored from Poulin when Chris Martin scored from Sam Wilson the first period as Cooper Kingston scored Sayeau at 4:20. on the power play. and MacKenzie Brewer at 4:55 on the power from Jared Fenlong, taking a 1-0 lead. The The Rangers retook a two-goal lead when The Rangers took the game 8-1, taking a play. Rangers took a two-goal lead when Cameron Dillon scored his second of the game from 3-0 series lead. The Rangers outshot the Jets The Rangers took a slim 2-1 lead into the Dillon snapped one home from Jordan Dodge Nate Medaglia and Brody Ranger at 5:10. The 50-24. Picking up the win in the Rangers’ goal second intermission. The Jets knotted the and Fenlong with just 1:15 remaining in the Rangers took a three-goal lead when Dodge was Sam Limoges-Ring, making 23 saves and affair at two when Alexandre Cloutier blasted opening frame. The Rangers took a 2-0 lead scored an unassisted goal at 12:15, taking a suffering the loss in the Jets’ goal was Josh one home from Wilson on the power play at into the first intermission. 5-1 lead into the second intermission. Legault with 42 saves. Eastern teams bring home five gold medals BARRIE – Eleven Congratulations to all Eastern broomball teams these young athletes. travelled to Barrie for And a special thank you the 2020 Federation of to all the coaches, Broomball Associations trainers, team managers of Ontario provincial and committee members championships on Feb. 7 for the time and effort to 9. These eleven teams spent getting them ready represented young for this provincial athletes ranging in ages tournament. from eight to 19 years Broomball is a fun old. Fifty-one teams and exciting sport that competed in this year’s teaches young players provincial championship about good U12 Mixed Division Rebels – - just shy of 750 athletes sportsmanship, boosts U16 Girls’ Division Stealth – Gold Medal - and our eastern teams self-esteem, provides Gold Medal did not disappoint. They regular high-cardio Back from left, Sebastien Blanchard (coach), Back from left, Yves Bray (coach), Kathryn Olivier Leclerc, Annika Michaud, Andrea brought home five golds workouts, all while Larocque, Savanna Rochon, Jordyn Burnett, Patenaude, Alex Corbin, Jeremy Blanchard, and two silvers out of being a very affordable Kristen Currie, Hailey Smygwaty, Dylhyla Mike Argue (manager), absent from photo, seven divisions. sport. Twenish, Christina Durant (manager). Centre, Mathieu Leclerc (trainer.) Centre, Peter Alec Sharon Reid (coach), Shyne Cote-Ratt, Isabelle Munroe, Paige Michaud, Sara-Michelle Leblanc, Ouellette, Pacey Rochon, Melanie Fogarty, Janika Paquette and Makenna Clement. Front Daphne Bray, Ashley Melbourne (coach). Front from left, Gail Henry (assistant coach), Damien from left, Susan Nobert, Kaitlyn McGillivray, Lavigne, Yvrick Taillefer-Richer, Samuel Aurora Giroux, Annika Vaillancourt, Breanna Brisson, Dawson Henry, Jonah Drouin-Guerts McIntosh. and Lucas Beauline.

U20 Girls’ Division Seaway U14 Boys’ Division Stealth – U14 Girls’ Division Warriors – Valley Devils – Gold Medal Gold Medal Gold Medal Front from left, Dawn MacDuff (trainer), Michelle Back from left, Carson Garrod, Maxime Back from left, Grace Henry, Alexane Paquette, DeRepentigny (coach), Jessica Richer, Jess Hendley, Robineau, Phillip Leclerc, David Corbin, Frank Coralie Dagenais, Audrey Decontie-Carpentier, Marie-Eve Bouchard, Eliane Gignac, Constance Fortin, Stephane Lafontaine (trainer), missing: Mya Chesire, Kirah Decontie-Twenish. Centre, Clermont, Sarah Large, Emily Large, Anna Schoeni, Marc Robinson (manager). Centre, Al Reid Carolyn MacMillan (trainer), Morgan Wereley, Mackenzie Kunz, Maxie DeRepentigny, Chris (coach), Loic Savage, Nathan Gignac, Alex Aneliesa Reid, Darynn Johnson, Emma DeRepentigny (assistant coach), Celine Robinson, Ryder L’Ecuyer, Ethan Bray, Mathieu MacLean, Cathia Blanchard, Marika Leblanc, DeRepentigny (manager). Centre from left, Sophie Leclerc (assistant coach). Front from left, Ryder Hailey Pynenburg, Lindsay Burnett, Caroline Sloan, Jasmine McNairn, Michaela Kunz, Brooklyn Giroux, Hugo Lafontaine, Noah Reid, Jack Sanders, Bill Pynenburg (coach), absent from Woodside, Amelie Bouchard, Taylor Henry, Moore, Alec Beauline. Kneeling, Yannick photo, Gail Henry (assistant coach) Front, Genevieve Ouellete, Claudie Dagenais, Ceilidh Dupuis and Alex Simon. Kaydence Toonen. MacRae. Front, Keely Zandbelt. Courtesy photos MARCH 04 Page 15.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 3:27 PM Page 1

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TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 attended an accident close to his home, my arms.” Retired 44-year firefighter which at the time, was on Craig Street. Hubbard came up in the ranks before There he ran into fireman and neighbour high-tech dispatching, when there were Norm Inglis who was impressed that seven fire phones in the homes of winding down Hubbard was so quick on the scene. Inglis members, often operated by their wives, Tom Van Dusen told his neighbour the fire department and a siren in the village core. In those Villager Staff was recruiting, so he signed up. days – and it still happens to some extent RUSSELL – Russell Fire Department In those days, most able-bodied men – entire families became involved. has bid farewell to its longest serving were accepted; these days, you have to be A former Russell Township Volunteer contemporary member, Ron Hubbard, 68, qualified and the Russell department goes of the Year, he’s credited with helping to who was schlepping hose with the best of over and above in making sure it has launch and often drive the popular Santa them right up to Jan. 31. well-trained, knowledgeable members, Express, a fire truck which has carried the Hubbard, who the department Hubbard said. Hubbard prided himself in Jolly Old Elf and his sleigh through the recognized for “tireless energy and staying in shape and keeping up with the streets of Russell on Christmas Eve for enthusiasm,” spent 44 years on the job young bucks, convincing them he had the past 40 years. and actually drove the 1952 Maple Leaf their backs in any serious situation. A past deputy chief, Hubbard’s pumper restored by the Russell Historic Asked why he didn’t go all the way to dedication to the community was a gift Society when it was still an active 45 years, Hubbard noted the age cut-off is not many could come close to matching, firefighting apparatus. 70 and now was a logical end point, given the department stated: “Many people can The accumulated years may actually there’s another round of new technology contribute money or other material goods; make him the longest-serving in the coming in. While the department credits Ron gave the most precious gift we can history of the brigade and among the him with staying abreast of all the modern give… time.” longest-serving volunteer firefighters in changes, including operation of the state- While he has hung up the gear, the province. He departed at the same of-the-art pumper, the time had come. Hubbard can’t guarantee he won’t chase time as two other members in very good As for most satisfying moments over the first fire alarm to follow his standing, Rob Bryden with 20 years and At 68, Hubbard was the longest serving his long career, he said being largely retirement out of pure habit: “I’ve been Robert Taylor with 10 years of service. contemporary member of the Russell responsible for saving two lives had to told that if I’m seen standing among Hubbard tumbled into the position Fire Department. rank first: “It goes part way in easing the spectators and they’re short-staffed, I’ll literally by accident. As a 24-year-old, he Courtesy photo, Judi Hubbard pain of having other fire victims die in be deputized.” Historical society, mayor at Credit card fraud attempted at Embrun bank odds over museum repairs EMBRUN – Russell OPP Communication scams and service scams. hang up. It’s not rude – it’s County OPP responded on Centre at 1-888-310-1122. Citizens can protect smart. Tom Van Dusen March 2, to two complaints March is fraud themselves by being If you’re in doubt, seek Villager Staff of fraud at local banks prevention month. cautious and careful. You the advice of a close friend RUSSELL – A war of words has erupted between the located in Embrun and The Russell County have the right to check out or relative, or even your president of the Russell Historical Society and Russell Casselman. OPP and its Canadian Anti- any caller by requesting banker. Rely on people you Township Mayor Pierre Leroux about the 1856 Church The investigation Fraud Centre partners are written information, a call- can trust. Museum owned by the municipality. There is tension about revealed that a customer continuing the Fraud back number, references If it sounds too good to the decision to put vinyl siding on the historic building, attempted to use fraudulent Prevention Month and time to think over the be true, it probably is. higher-than-expected costs of installing a new accessibility credit cards to withdraw campaign to help prevent offer. Legitimate business Please refer to the ramp, the length of time the ramp forced closure of the large amounts of money, thousands of Canadians people will be happy to Canadian Anti-Fraud museum, and the perception that few people are interested in and identified himself with from falling victim to provide this information. Centre website for what is primarily “a place for archives.” a fraudulent identification fraud. Always be careful about information about the Society president Harry Baker recently sent an email to card. During the month of providing confidential, numerous types of scams Leroux and all council members taking exception to written Shawn Leduc, a 40- March, the OPP, the Royal personal information, and how to protect yourself comments by township staff that the Department of year-old from Montreal Canadian Mounted Police especially banking or credit and others. Canadian Heritage refused a grant for new siding because was charged with fraud (RCMP) and the card details, unless you are If you want to report a there’s no impact on the community and few people visit the over $5000, personation Competition Bureau of certain the company is fraud, or if you need more museum. with intent to gain Canada are joining police legitimate. If you have information, contact The In his email, Baker took exception once again to the use advantage (identity theft), services across the country doubts about a caller, your Canadian Anti-Fraud of vinyl on one of the township’s most prominent historic and cause or attempt to use to promote public best defence is to simply Centre, 1-888-495-8501. buildings. Council opted for vinyl siding because of a cost a forged document. awareness of fraud. difference and has left the door open to wood should grants Anyone who has any The OPP’s focus is on or fundraising cover the gap, the mayor stated in his further information about four mass marketing fraud response. this incident, is asked to priorities including: The ramp was completed under separate funding and contact the Russell County extortion scams, spear By Janel T erkelsen costs escalated from an estimated $15,000 to $50,000; the OPP at 613-443-4499 or phishing scams, romance prolonged job caused the building to be closed for almost Student Reporter four months. Baker wrote that the impression being put forward is that the society is somehow responsible for ill will is “very disappointing.” As to comments about the A quiet week “mismanagement” of the ramp project. low impact of the museum, Leroux said staff were merely at RHS Baker noted he has heard similar comments before, acting as the messenger in relating why the heritage grant including complaints from municipal representatives that the was turned down. Due to the snow day Grammar Day and society won’t do its part in raising funds for museum Calling the dispute an “obvious lack of understanding,” and another day off last National Pound Cake repairs. He pointed out that the society is a small group of Leroux invited Baker and other society executive members week, it has been more Day! English teachers will volunteers active in promoting an awareness of the “rich to meet at township hall or at the museum to clarify matters. quiet than usual at RHS – love this day – as long as history” of the area with no capacity to fundraise for a The exchange of emails was raised at Monday night’s but we’re still planning you know the difference municipal building. council meeting when councillor Cindy Saucier said she events! between there, they’re and Leroux, in his emailed response, said it’s a “complete couldn’t remember approving vinyl siding for the museum. First, the Grade 8 Info their. They’re really fallacy” to say township staff or council blamed the society Chastizing Baker – who was present – for the tone of his Night was cancelled due hoping that you do! Once for “any issues resulting from this project.” To suggest such email, Leroux said council had indeed agreed to vinyl. to weather conditions as you’ve finished your well. It is now rescheduled homework, cake lovers Embrun woman killed in South Stormont collision for tomorrow night, can rejoice with a SOUTH STORMONT – A two- that at approximately 3:35 p.m. on Feb. Tanguay in Cornwall. March 5. We’re also busy delicious pound cake. This vehicle collision on Highway 138 24, a northbound passenger vehicle Chrétien-Lewis is survived by her preparing for an Open treat originally came from claimed the life of an Embrun woman collided with a southbound passenger husband, Shaun Lewis, and her mother House on Thurs., March Europe in the 18th on Feb. 24. vehicle. Hélène Chrétien. 26. Stay tuned for more century. Traditionally, to Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry The driver of the northbound The driver of the southbound details. make a pound cake, you (SD&G) OPP officers are investigating passenger vehicle, Adriana Chrétien- passenger vehicle was taken to hospital By now you must be take a pound of each a two-vehicle collision on Highway 138 Lewis, age 27, of Embrun, was in critical condition. wondering what national ingredient, such as eggs or between Wheeler Road and Myers pronounced deceased at the scene. CBC Two passengers in the southbound day it is – there are a lot, flour. And..there you have Road, South Stormont Township. reports that Chretien taught Grade 3 at vehicle were transported to hospital with so I will only name a few. it. With that, have a great Preliminary investigation indicates École élémentaire catholique Marie- serious, non-life threatening injuries. Today is National week everyone! MARCH 04 Page 16.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-03 3:35 PM Page 1

Page 16 The Villager March 4, 2020 Minister of Energy hears rural residents’ concerns Joseph Morin line. are a homeowner or business Record Staff Marcel Moncion, owner owner and you decide you EDWARDS – Concerns of Moncion’s Your want to produce your own about the state of Ontario’s Independent Grocer in energy because your hydro energy markets were front Riverside mentioned the bills have been going up and centre at a roundtable ongoing difference between exponentially year after year, meeting hosted by Carleton Ottawa Hydro rates and the the hydro companies feel they MPP Goldie Ghamari at more expensive Hydro One deserve a piece of your pie,” Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane costs. said McNee. Farm on Fri., Feb. 28. Regarding that issue, “On top of the fees they The event gave local Rickford suggested there may are charging they make, it residents and business owners be relief of some sort on the very difficult to move an opportunity to speak to top way, in the future. forward,” he said. provincial officials: MPP “Today, with our McNee said some farmers Carleton MPP Greg Rickford, the Minister leadership group, we were have been unsuccessfully Goldie Ghamari of Energy, Northern discussing about some trying for years to get solar (right) hosted an Development and Mines and consolidation around some energy projects done but have evening of discus- Minister Indigenous Affairs, local distribution companies failed because of the capacity sion with area resi- Obituary and MPP Bill Walker, the (LDC),” said Rickford. issue. dents at Stanley’s Olde Maple Lane Associate Minister of Energy. He explained that the Rickford responded, HILDA BOWLEY The bad winter weather discussion had been about “Solar, in particular, has Farm on Feb. 28. did not keep 30 interested cyber security and resilience, smaller applications that are Her special guests 1919 - 2020 were MPP Greg area residents from attending and those issues might make pertinent to various kinds of “Sweetness of a Lamb, the meeting. some LDC consolidation operations in rural settings. Rickford (standing), The concerns and necessary. He cautioned that Some of the threshold issues the minister for ener- Courage of a Lion” challenges raised by attendees there were some political you are raising are worth gy, mines, and north- On Monday, February 24, we lost our Mum, Gram and reflected what many Ontario reasons for the different sizes taking a look at.” ern development and Great-grandma. She was just over a hundred, and for all but the last month or two, always in good health residents are concerned with of LDCs, and the government John Beking of Beking MPP Bill Walker (left), associate min- and independent in spirit. All four foot eleven inches right across the province. respected that. He suggested Poultry Farm said his of her. ister of energy. Rickford kicked off the that there might be a need to concern was that he was Morin photo The daughter of a prosperous Liverpool merchant, her meeting by talking about the have more sharing take place ready to add solar energy to childhood was a privileged one, with private schools unique rural-urban divide that between LDCs in terms of his operation but the Walker said, “I assure you and long vacations in her mother’s ancestral Wales. exists in the Carleton riding. more efficient equipment and electricity company was that is exactly the kind of Foreshadowing the life she was to lead, it was always “Taking the ride out here policies. telling him there was not Hilda who was the f rst to dive of the sea ledge, question we will be asking rescue an errant football from a gated estate, lead the gave Bill and I a deep “I think there is room for enough capacity on the grid them. Why do you say no?” charge in f eld hockey, or break up a dog f ght, to her appreciation for that,” he said. some consolidation, at least in for him to send back any Rickford said, “Enbridge last day she had scars to testify to these things. “We have a premier, cabinet some of the elements they excess energy he might always has to look at its When war broke out, she served her country in the and caucus that listen to each should be delivering to their produce. bottom line and their Women’s Auxiliary Air Force (the “WAAFs”). It was other, but to make it clear, we customers,” said Rickford. “We put a solar panel on business case and we are at a service dance that she met a handsome young are firmly in your corner MPP Ghamari explained our new barn two years ago working with them and they Canadian soldier and her life changed forever. when we think about to the ministers that and it is working well. We have been quite cooperative The Ontario farm which became home in 1946 had programs you may not be amalgamation had caused have been trying to put up a with us. Enbridge has few amenities-- heated by the kitchen wood stove, able to access whether you some rural Ottawa residents solar panel on our main barn committed to us that they water from a hand pump at the kitchen sink, and an outdoor privy, it was a far cry from the genteel are rural or otherwise,” said to be serviced by Hydro One for five years now. We would will come out and do some Liverpool home with its conservatory, chauf eur, and Rickford. and others by Ottawa Hydro, like to produce our own consultations.” maid. And there were cows to tend, threshing crews Rickford suggested that with two different sets of energy,” said Beking. Rickford said he will be to feed, fruit to pick, but never a vacation. the province was doing pretty rates. The issue of availability of meeting with Enbridge in I’ve read my Mum’s letters home written during those well considering where we Ottawa Osgoode ward natural gas in the area came the near future about this hard times, and they were universally upbeat and started just a couple of years councillor George Darouze up with a question from kind of situation not just joyous, with never a hint of hardship or privation. In ago. was also at the meeting and Jonathan Rochon of Rochon here but in Northern Ontario part, because Mum wanted to shield her family from the harsh realities of farm life, but mostly because she Anticipating some of the reinforced the idea that the Garden in Edwards. “We as well. found deep joy in the daily adventures, the wonder of concerns voiced by those at province, he hoped, would have 17 greenhouses,” he The availability of useful newborn calves, the bounty of the fruit trees, and the the meeting, Walker stressed look into this situation. said. “We use a lot of energy. internet services was warmth and generosity of neighbours. that challenging issues in the Phil McNee, the CEO of I feel our area is under- brought up by MPP To Mum, it wasn’t about surviving. To her, every urban-rural divide could be Demand Renewables, which represented. There are two Ghamari. morning’s sunrise was a time of beauty, of hope done, but it would take time. specializes in solar power and community associations who She said, “It is and of promise. Learning to drive a team of horses, “There are laws and renewable energy sources, are talking to Enbridge but I frustrating, even for me or the family’s f rst tractor, was an adventure. When she helped in hay season, she didn’t complain about legislation. You can only do was concerned about feel like it is pulling teeth when I see other rural the back-breaking work, but rather savoured the so much,” he said. challenging hydro regulations getting an answer out of ridings get those rural grants scent of the fresh-cut hay. Every cow and every horse He stressed that change and the difficulty business them.” for broadband. But, again, had a name and was her friend. To Mum, it wasn’t a does not happen overnight. owners and homeowners face His questioned why we are disqualified because question of the glass half-full or half-empty – to her it The main message was when attempting to making couldn’t the government give even though we are rural, we was always full and overf owing. She just knew where to look for God’s bounty. that the two ministers and their carbon footprint smaller them a grant or something are technically within the MPP Ghamari were there to and becoming more self- similar that they could use to urban City of Ottawa so we Her only disappointment was that her dream of a large family was not to be. Miscarriage after miscarriage, listen and learn from Carleton sufficient. entice Enbridge to put in gas do not get those grants, so she never lost hope, and when she f nally delivered residents. “There are two major lines to his location. that is another thing we are her only child, a son, in the middle of a Canadian The concerns from people issues. One is LDCs. If you Associate Minister trying to change.” blizzard, she gave him all the love she had been at the meeting ranged from saving up. I was spoiled, not materially, but spiritually. the challenges of becoming THE 2019 INCOME TAX RETURN HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED. Mum’s spirit continues in her grandchildren and energy independent to how RUSSELL, great-grandchildren, for they too possess the same the area is over-regulated INCLUDING SEVERAL NEW TAX CREDITS. ONTARIO indomitable courage and boundless love of life. She lives on in the hope and promise of their lives. when it comes to electricity costs, and billing issues such The family’s gratitude to the staf of the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Residence – you all treated her as if as “Global adjustment.” she were your own Mum, and she loved you in kind. There were concerns about how competition in the We will honour Mum on Wednesday, March 18 at RUSSELL, ONT. two o’clock in the afternoon at Lupton Hall, Perley marketplace is held back by and Rideau Veterans’ Residence, 1750 Russell Road, local hydro regulations and LOOKING FORWARD TO HELPING EVERYONE WITH ALL OF THEIR INCOME TAX NEEDS AGAIN THIS YEAR! Ottawa. Parking passes will be provided and a light how agriculture in the region WE MAKE TAXES PAINLE$$ buf et will be served afterwards. All are welcome. is negatively affected by If you will be attending, however, please just drop electricity rates and policies. 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