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PM40050631R8905 Volume 127, Number 27 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Have your say CRYSLER – The Township of North Stormont is looking for public input in developing a strategic plan for the next five years. Public consultations will be held at the Crysler Community Centre (16 Third St.) on Jan. 16 (6 p.m. – 8 p.m.) and at Moose Creek Community Centre on Jan. 29. Carnival brunch EMBRUN – As part of the Embrun carnival, the Club Optimiste will host a brunch on Sun., Jan. 19 at the Camille Piché Community Centre. The event runs from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $10 per adult, $5 for kids. Scotch tasting VERNON – Need something to warm you Duncan duo raising money for Crime Stoppers up in January? The SDSG MP Eric Duncan was joined by his father Ed Duncan at Winchester Foodland on Jan. 11 to participate in the 2020 Cuffed Up For Osgoode Township A Cause fundraiser for Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers. Thompson Goddard photo Museum is celebrating Robbie Burns Day on Jan. 24 with a scotch tasting. “Duncan Duo” raise Dundas County Players plans for Call 613-821-4062 to get tickets. funds for Crime Stoppers at the Old Town Hall from the municipality. Carolyn Thompson Goddard busy 2020 season This year the municipality asked for a Live local change, reducing the lease from the original RUSSELL – Visit the Record Staff Joseph Morin Living Locally Fair to see WINCHESTER – Cuffed Up For A Cause 2020 featured Record Staff five years to a new two-year agreement. what proud local farmers, Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry MP Eric Duncan WINCHESTER – The Dundas County Marie Therese Robinson, president of artisans and community and his father Ed Duncan sporting handcuffs and raising Players (DCP) continue to bring great the DCP, explained: “The changes to the groups have to offer. The $2500 for Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers on Jan. 11 at entertainment and live theatre to the area. agreement include a reduction of the days fair begins 9:30 a.m. on Winchester Foodland. For the third year, this event has For the past quarter century, the theatre that we have access to the theatre, from 25 Jan. 18 at St. Thomas been held in January which is designated as National Crime group has performed for Dundas county days down to 18 days prior to the opening Aquinas Catholic High Stoppers’ Month according to SDG OPP Const. Tylor audiences in just about every kind of night of a production, and two days School in Russell. Copeland, police coordinator for Seaway Valley Crime production. The future holds more of the following the production, instead of three.” Stoppers. same. However, during those 18 days when Copeland described Crime Stoppers as a very effective DCP held its annual general meeting at they have the run of the theatre, they will policing tool used by several law enforcement agencies the Old Town Hall in Winchester on Sun., not have to accommodate other groups throughout the united counties. It uses anonymous tips Jan. 12. Going into 2020, the DCP is wanting to use the space, something they provided either online or by phone. He said the 2019 SDG expecting a good year. have had to do in the past. statistics showed 272 tips were received, with 19 arrests There were a few wrinkles in 2019 that had “And there is no change in the rental made and $2,200 in reward money provided. to be worked out. In the past, the group had rate,” said Robinson. Continued on page 8 enjoyed a five-year lease for the theatre space Continued on page 3

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 3 Serving up breakfast and fellowship in Winchester Local cancer Joseph Morin survivor organizes Record Staff WINCHESTER – Linking Hands fundraiser welcomed the New Year with a great breakfast and good company with the WINCHESTER - A couple from resumption of their weekly drop-in Heckston, Ont., is organizing a night breakfast. of entertainment as a fundraiser to The Wednesday morning breakfast thank staff at Winchester District resumed its operation at the Winchester Memorial Hospital for their care. United Church on Jan. 8, after a brief break Debra McLean received treatment over the holidays. for breast cancer for four months last The weekly outreach program is year at WDMH. She and her husband intended to bring people together over a Tom Schultz are have planned a show tasty meal to chat, play games and have with comedy and musical per- some fun. formances. All ticket sales, revenue The program also runs every Tuesday in and donations will be donated to the Morrisburg at the Morrisburg Pentecostal hospital foundation for the cancer Church. clinic. The program kicked off last September The headliner for the show on Feb. and has become a welcome one in Dundas. 15 is Andrew Chapman, winner of the Operated by volunteers, the drop-in Top Canadian Comedy Album Award. The Winchester community has a strong volunteer base. Here, volunteers look after Andrew will emcee the show as well breakfast enjoys great community support. the kitchen for cooking up a breakfast as part of the Linking Hands’ program. as perform one of his stand-up “We got the idea from a church in Pictured are, from the left: Lorna Driscoll, Kim Merkley, Muriel Milne and Colleen routines suitable for all ages. Cornwall,” said Kim Merkley, client Howard. Magician David Jans and a sixties services manager for the House of Lazarus. Morin photo rock band, The Lads, will also be Despite last year’s success there is Living Working Group; our focus is to be of Lazarus, a charitable organization performing. plenty of room for more people. “We would inclusive and welcoming to all, providing based in Mountain that focuses on Tickets are $50 per person. There like to see more people,” said Merkley. a safe space for people to hang out, enjoy reducing and eliminating poverty in all its will also be silent and live auctions. “Every week, it is a different breakfast and a delicious breakfast, and, maybe, meet forms in Dundas County. This is To purchase tickets or make a new people and have a little fun. We will accomplished with the help of many it does not matter how old you are, donation, contact Debra McLean, 613- also have trained staff and volunteers community, agency, and business partners everyone is welcome.” 806-0690, Tom Schultz, 613-863-1120 who can assist residents in finding throughout the United Counties of In a press release, Linking Hands’ or Cindy Peters, 613-774-2422 x needed services or resources locally.” Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry and the City coordinator Sandy Casselman stated: 6172. “This initiative falls under our Healthy The program is an initiative of House of Cornwall. too loud. “This makes it cost us more than double At the same time, Dundas uncomfortably warm or what was budgeted to get it another local production cold depending on the done.” group, A Bunch of People Health Care season,” said Robinson. “We are still in discussions Arts and Events, donated County The DCP has been with the township looking for $600 through the House of working with North Dundas the best solution.” Directory Lazarus to a family in Players Township to resolve the issue. In 2019 DCP not only Chesterville. “DCP has funds ear - delivered great performances In the slower months, Our goal is your continued good health. Continued from the front marked for a replacement of for its community, it also DCP is gearing up for Still on the to-do list for the system, and the donated to community causes. another busy season. the theatre group is township has matching During the last production of Its upcoming 2020 replacing the HVAC system funds available,” said the year they donated $400 productions are: On Golden in the theatre. The current Robinson. “The original from their concession stand at Pond by Earnest Thompson, system has to be turned off designs that we were the theatre to Community directed by Tony Glen (Apr. during performances as it is working with would have Food Share. 17-26); 2-Across by Jerry Mayer, directed by Liz Barton (June 18-21); and Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood by Ken Ludwig, directed by Amanda Burger (Nov. 20-29). Rideau Auctions Inc. Public Vehicle & Equipment Auctions – monthly Furniture Auctions – monthly Liquidation Sales – daily Online Auctions The Dundas County Players held their annual general meeting at the Old Town Hall Check the website for dates, times & inventory in Winchester on Sun., Jan. 12. The 2020 group of directors was elected. Pictured here are, front row, from the left: Jack Guigue, treasurer-in-training; Aaron Dellah, www.rideauauctions.com treasurer; Marie Therese Robinson, president; Doree Hickey, secretary; Brenda Windmill and Elizabeth Barton, directors at large; and Tony Glen, past president. Civic #2250, County Road 31, Winchester, ON Back row, from the left: J.P. Leduc, webmaster; Sabrina Ventrella, second vice-pres- ident; and Joanne Ventrella, patron. Absent is Jim Perkins, vice president. 613-774-7000 Morin photo JANUARY 15 Page 04.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 2:13 PM Page 1

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By Carley Milne-Servage By Tom Van Dusen Student Council Communications believing as so many others countered in a Facebook A sad ending did the Press was equipped post. One-day strike Across the region, the to weather any and all Morris blamed the province, and the land, the storms. outcome on reduction of Today, Wed., Jan. 15, high-school teachers are ever-dwindling number of Personally, the Press, revenue caused by changing holding a one-day strike. There are no classes for newspaper workers remain along with The Record and economic trends, big box students in grades 9-12. comrades in arms, haltingly Villager (which eventually stores replacing inde- The Upper Canada District School Board has also carrying on an honourable merged), has been part of pendents and cutting into decided not to proceed with the Grade 9 math EQAO tradition established before my life since I moved to advertising, the increase in a special emphasis on testing that was scheduled for this January. Schools and the birth of Canada. Russell almost 50 years ago the minimum wage, and of agriculture. The self- teachers will be in contact with students and parents So when yet another (with a six-year sojourn course the shift towards branded Dairy Capital of with any information regarding the change. newspaper goes down to south of Chesterville). I’m a social media. She said last Eastern Ontario, Winchester This is the time of the school year when students and economic pressures, par - newspaper buff in addition fall problems would be is home to a Parmalat teachers are working toward exams and final projects. ticularly one that’s been to being a newspaper tackled with downsizing, processing plant and Students are encouraged to talk to their teachers and find around awhile and reporter and columnist; the including the sale of the smaller farm-based help if they need it, as it can be a stressful, busy time. established a reputation for loss of one so close to home Press building on Lawrence industries, several Just a reminder that exams start on Fri., Jan. 24. You can competence and pro- hits very hard. Street; staff cuts were also machinery dealerships and check the calendar in the main hallway for the exam fessionalism, there’s no Although there was no implemented, but it wasn’t farm product suppliers, a schedule if you’re not sure which exam is on which day. gloating by rivals. indication in the Press’ enough. University of Guelph Such is the case with the Jan. 1 end-of-year edition, Revenue, she stated, has research centre, and hosts Winchester Press which, that turned out to be the declined by 40 per cent over Welcoming 2020 in South Stormont an annual Dairyfest. The much to just about final one. Should another the past few years. In newspaper’s advertising and Carolyn Thompson Goddard everyone’s dismay, publication step in, it will addition to losing the Press’ news columns were an Record Staff published what could be its legally be required to carry building, she said she’s integral part of that culture. LONG SAULT – Bryan McGillis, mayor of South last edition Jan. 1 after 131 on under a different name. losing her home: “All I have As former manager of Stormont, seemed very pleased with the work that had been years chronicling the Ironically, the deathknell left is my pension fund.” the Ottawa Valley Farm accomplished since the 2018 municipal elections during a comings and goings, the was sounded Jan. 3 on Meanwhile, a different year-end interview with The Chesterville Record on Jan. 8. openings and closings, the social media as opposed to outcome has unfolded in Show, I got to know many With McGillis was Chris Hemond, South Stormont economic wins, the losses, the traditional media. It was Prescott where Morris’ Press staff members well development and communications co-ordinator, who agreed successes and failures, described as a decision weekly journal was also on and appreciated their with McGillis’ view of progress in the municipality. through North Dundas and beyond control of staff: the block. A change of dedication to the newspaper, McGillis stressed that council and administrative staff are beyond. All that can save it “We hope that those who ownership has occurred to the community, and to working together to achieve the goals set for the municipality or replace it, says publisher have come before us and there, with the Martelle agriculture and its role in with a sense of dedication and commitment to South Stormont. Beth Morris, is new forged the reputation of the family of employees taking rural Eastern Ontario. Municipal goals include initiatives such as doctor recruitment, ownership, which remains a Winchester Press through over and renaming the The overall feeling about waterfront development, a municipal assessment plan and possibility. late nights, early mornings, paper the South Grenville what appears to be the increasing the level of transparency in local government. For much of that same endless hours and honest Journal. It is expected to demise of this prestigious The mayor commented that initiatives such as ensuring period – 125 years – The journalism will know that publish its first edition Jan. publication, at least under the the municipal website is kept current and user friendly, Chesterville Record has we did all we could.” 22. The name change was a banner Winchester Press, is “Minute with the Mayor” segments and plans to live-stream been doing the same thing Morris has insisted that legal requirement, said Kate one of sadness. Those of us council meetings, will augment and enhance the public’s across some of the same statement was premature Martelle, explaining the toiling in the same industry ability to access information. Hemond and McGillis territory and knows exactly and not authorized by her. new publication will shake our heads that another explained that initially council meetings will be uploaded to what challenges and pitfalls She maintained that the acknowledge its connection paper has bitten the dust, an the municipal website. Later this year, live-streamed are involved. Still, like so office remains open part- to the former Prescott honest, hard-working com- council meetings will be available for viewing. many others, we were time to contact customers Journal in an opening petitor reflecting the history McGillis said the municipality is working on an asset surprised about the abrupt and collect receivables: editorial. of a solid rural community. management plan which the province wants completed by stop of our friendly rival “This inaccurate and false The Press covered the It’s a sad ending to what 2021; this is a large undertaking and will provide and former member of the statement may force us full range of community should have been a never- information for not only the setting of municipal priorities same newspaper family, into bankruptcy,” she events and local news, with ending story. and policies but will be a necessary component of applications to the province for funding. The municipality recently approved the 2020 operating and Looking back, moving forward capital budgets with a tax rate increase of 3.99 per cent, which did not include water and waste water services. It was noted Carolyn Thompson Goddard there were still school board as well as SDG county tax levies Record Staff to be considered. McGillis said the school board tax rate was WILLIAMSTOWN – Jim McDonell of South Glengarry recently announced which has resulted in a South Stormont has represented the riding of Stormont, Dundas and South blended tax rate of 0.83 per cent. He noted that once the Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario since his counties’ council tax levy is known, then a final determination election in 2011. Re-elected in 2018, he currently serves as of the blended tax rate for South Stormont, which includes the parliamentary assistant for Municipal Affairs and municipal, school and county tax levies, can be announced. Housing. Some of the municipal projects in the coming year Prior to the arrival of constituents and guests for the annual holiday skate hosted by McDonell at the Char-Lan included in the 2020 budget are: improvements to Jim McDonell, MPP Stormont, Dundas and South recreational sites, ensuring roads and bridges are maintained, Arena on Jan. 3, he sat down with The Chesterville Record development of municipal plans and ensuring the continued to take a look back at 2019 and glance forward to 2020. Glengarry, discussed the provincial’s government’s development of economic opportunities for the community. McDonell noted the provincial government is committed progress prior to welcoming constituents and guests to creating a better Ontario by improving services to the for the annual holiday skate at the Char-Lan Arena. As the interview concluded, Mayor McGillis stressed Thompson Goddard photo the need to ensure there are resources available for both people, institutions and businesses in this province. residential and commercial activities in South Stormont. He Health care is a top priority for the provincial government, with McDonell describing how there is a mentioned he was “very, very pleased” with 2019 and was Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. looking forward to the year ahead. strong commitment to its improvement in Ontario. He said four local hospitals have received provincial funding to Advertising Rates on Request “maintain their infrastructure and ensure a safe and Publisher P.O. Box 368, 29 King Street Etcetera Publications Inc. comfortable environment for patients to receive care,” with Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 Winchester & District Memorial Hospital receiving Editor Advertising E-mail: $212,535 through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund. Cindy Macdonald [email protected], One year into the mandate of this government, [email protected] Reporters News E-mail: McDonell reports that approximately 7,000 new long-term Jeff Moore [email protected], care beds have been added in Ontario. Dundas Manor, Carolyn Thompson Goddard [email protected] Joseph Morin located in Winchester, is a long-term care facility which is Telephone: (613) 448-2321 currently seeking funding from local, county and provincial Ad Representatives 866-307-3541 governments to redevelop the facility. Announcements on Brenda Fawcett Fax: (613) 448-3260 funding expected shortly. Anne-Marie Gibbons Published Wednesdays by Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. There were 14 regional health integration networks Production Manager Looking forward to 2020 which are in the process of being replaced by smaller health Chantal Bouwers South Stormont Mayor Bryan McGillis and Chris teams designed to work with local stakeholders in this field to improve patient care. It is expected the new Ontario Graphic Artist Single Copy $1.00 HST Included. Hemond, economic development and communications Angela Billharz Annual Subscription $35.00 within 40 miles; Health Teams will have a smaller geographical area to Outside 40 miles $40.00; USA $150.00. co-ordinator, at the municipal building in Long Sault. Proudly printed in North Dundas. All Subscription Prices Include HST. Thompson Goddard photo Continued on page 5 JANUARY 15 Page 05.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 1:48 PM Page 1

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received as of Jan. 8. The South Stormont council begins compensation report Volunteer of the Year nominations have a Carolyn Thompson Goddard this meeting on job project would proceed. report will be provided to Council also heard deadline of Feb. 1. Record Staff evaluation, compensation, She explained there would council for their perusal departmental reports. Nomination forms are LONG SAULT – The pay equity and per- be a separate job and action. CAO Debi Director of Parks and available at the town hall first meeting of 2020 for formance management evaluation process for LucasSwitzer reported Recreation Kevin or at southstormont.ca. the municipal council of project. union and non-union staff that the employees Amelotte told council Cornwall Township South Stormont was held Holl told council she members, employee pay appeared highly engaged some nominations for the Historical Society is on Wed., Jan. 8 at the had met with both union range development as during the meetings and Volunteer of the Year currently looking for a town hall in Long Sault. and non-union municipal well as a pay equity plan she will be meeting soon Award have been location to store their Erin Holl from Pesce & employees earlier that day for employees and a with directors and em- received, however none of artifacts, with Amelotte Associates provided to provide them with performance policy ployees of the munic- the nominations for the reporting the society is information to South information on the created. Once the project ipality to continue the new Youth Volunteer of investigating different Stormont council during process by which this has been completed, a process. the Year Award have been artifact storage sites.

keep them informed of the changes. Jim McDonell Also, he explained, the government Continued from page 4 is reviewing and revising regulations for administer and McDonell commented the planned expansion of the that control of health services is being apprenticeship program for this returned to these local health teams. problem, which should help to ensure Champlain Local Health Integration growth in the trades’ sector of the Network currently serves Stormont, economy. Dundas and Glengarry, Prescott-Russell, The government is investigating an Renfrew County, the City of Ottawa and environmental plan which will look at North Lanark/North Grenville. all aspects of climate change. He feels There are plans to reduce red tape there is a need to have a common-sense and modernize the Ontario building approach to this subject and to work code with plans for the Ontario with experts in the field. He explained government to adopt the Canadian Ontario is using renewable resources Building Code in 2021. McDonell feels such as nuclear and water sources for this will benefit the building sector by the generation of electricity which will having a standardized code across the ensure continued reduction of carbon country and by reducing expenses dioxide emissions. associated with construction. He As 2020 begins, there is a sense of mentioned some changes have been hopefulness in the province that Ontario will continue to be a place residents are Erin Holl (left) speaks to council about the job evaluation and compensation project made already, with others forthcoming. Municipalities will be issued updates to proud to call home. during the Jan 8 council meeting. Thompson Goddard photo WINTER DRIVING TIPS Winter driving can sometimes be a daunting task, especially when conditions are snowy or icy. If road conditions are dangerous, consider making alternate travel arrangements or postponing your trip until conditions improve. Follow these steps to keep yourself safe and collision free during the next few blustery winter months. TIP 1: TIP 3: Make sure that your vehicle is prepared for winter driving. Don’t tailgate. • Winter tires are a good option, as they will provide greater traction under • Tailgating becomes much worse in winter weather. Stopping takes much snowy or icy conditions. longer on snowy and icy roads than on dry pavement, so be sure to leave • Keep a snow brush/scraper in your car, along with possible emergency enough room between your vehicle and the one in front of you. items such as a lightweight shovel, battery jumper cables, and a fl ashlight. TIP 4: • Make sure that mirrors, all windows, and the top of your vehicle, are free Brake before making turns. of snow or frost before getting onto the road. • Brake slowly to reduce speed before entering turns. Once you have TIP 2: rounded the corner you can accelerate again. Drive smoothly and slowly. TIP 5: • Don’t make any abrupt turns or stops when driving. Doing so will often Learn how to control skids. cause your vehicle to lose control and skid. • When skidding, you actually need to go against your natural instincts and • Driving too quickly is the main cause of winter collisions. Be sure to drive turn into the skid and accelerate. Doing so transfers your vehicle’s weight slowly and carefully on snow and ice covered roads. from the front to the rear and often helps vehicles to regain control. PARCOLL TIP 6: Lights on. PRODUCTS LTD. • Turn on your lights to increase your visibility to other motorists. Winchester Morrisburg 580 Main St. W. County Rd. 2 TIP 7: 613-774-2366 613-543-2929 No cruise control. Order online and pick-up in store: napacanada.com • Never use cruise control if conditions are snowy, icy, or wet, because if your car hydroplanes, your car will try to accelerate and you may lose control of your vehicle. TIP 8: Don’t “pump” the brakes. • If your vehicle is equipped with an anti-lock breaking system (ABS), do not “pump” the brakes. Apply constant pressure and let the system do its work. TIP 9: Pay attention. • Manoeuvres are more diffi cult to make in the snow. Be sure to anticipate what your next move is going to be to give yourself lots of room for turns and stopping.

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Page 6 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Winchester Legion hosts dart tournament Carolyn Thompson Goddard singles, doubles and teams of four. Record Staff Fawcett explained that the Winchester One hundred and twenty WINCHESTER – Royal Canadian Legion won the team division in 2019 and players were registered for Legion Branch 108 in Winchester seemed so it was the host for this year’s the 2020 Zone G-3 Dart to score a bullseye with the Zone G-3 Dart tournaments. The winner of this year’s Tournament held at the Tournament held at the Joel Steele tournament, Cardinal Legion Branch 105, Joel Steele Community Community Hall on Jan. 11. Zone G-3 will host the 2021 tournament. The Hall on Jan. 11 and hosted sports officer Janine Fawcett was pleased winning team for 2020 was Glen Adams, by RCL Branch 108 of Winchester. with the turnout of 120 registered Will Beckstead, Joel Adams and Jeremy Thompson Goddard photo participants. Players could compete as Adams. SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Lucky winner of top ST. CLARE’S The United Church of Canada renovation prize ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH UNITED Ron Yuill of Ches- NORTH DUNDAS 5 Casselman Street, Chesterville terville was the winner Rev. John Wilcox Pastor: Debbie Poirier 613-774-2236 613-448-2532 of a $5,000 grand prize www.stclaresanglican.ca Church Offi ce Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. from Castle Building 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester Sunday January 19, 2020 Sunday January 19, 2020 Centres’ Great Can dian 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service Renovation contest at 10:00 A.M. Family Service Sunday School at 10:15 A.M. with Music and Sunday School You are invited to join us. North Dundas Building “To be a living Church, united in one Supplies in Winchester. congregation, reaching out to God’s world.” April 2020 Castle runs the contest April 2020 at all of its 82 dealers across the country, and Yuill was one of three lucky winners. He plans to do renovations to his The United Church of Canada AVONMORE-FINCH- home in Chesterville NATIONSIDE MARTINTOWN with the prize money. PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Rev. Edwin Valles PASTORAL CHARGE Left to right are: Craig Minister: Rev. Lois Gaudet E-mail: [email protected] Beckstead, co-owner of North Dundas Building Supplies; Danielle and Ron Yuill; Stacy Duguay, co-owner; BBA, BTH, MDIV Offi ce 613-448-2272 Doug Keeling representing Castle; and Amanda Coutlee, store staff. Morin photo IDP Group Inc., Contact : Tel: 613-346-1648 Email: [email protected] 171 Main Street North Sunday January 19, 2020 Chesterville Week of Prayer for Christian Unity team worked during the Sunday January 19, 2020 Worship with Rev. Lois, 10:30 A.M. – Sunday Worship Service tournament at the admission 9:15 A.M. – Chalmers, Finch Broomball tournament in Finch & Sunday School desk and ran a 11:00 A.M. – Community Centre, Tues., 7:00 P.M. – Prayer & Praise Carolyn Thompson Goddard full coverage of the games Finch Recreation committee breakfast/brunch event to Martintown Everyone Welcome. Come and worship with our family Record Staff in the Sports pages). for their assistance to all raise funds for the upcoming Affi liated with the Pentecostal where all are welcome and Christ is Lord. FINCH – There was Cynthia Daoust, a local youth sports. Juvenile National Broomball Assemblies of Canada April 2020 plenty of on-ice activity at member of the organizing Members of the Warriors Championships being held April 2020 the Finch Youth Broomball team, said twenty teams Juvenile Boys’ broomball this March in Cornwall. Tournament at the Finch from four leagues were arena on Jan. 11. This is the registered for the event, with twentieth tournament U-9, U-12 and U-16 organized by members of divisions competing. She Obituary PRESBYTERIAN the North Stormont mentioned organizers were HARMONY CHURCH - Morewood broomball community, with very appreciative of the COMMUNITY ST. ANDREW’S - Chesterville players ranging in age support from the community, CHURCH ST. PAUL’S - Winchester between 4 and 15 years (see making special note of the CASSELMAN, Evangelical Missionary Church Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. 12010 Ormond Road & Hwy. 31 613-267-0928 613-774-5170 Sunday January 19, 2020 Richard “Dick” Rev. Daniel L. Wallace, CHESTERVILLE - 9:00 A.M. Senior Pastor WINCHESTER - 10:00 A.M. Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial www.harmony-church.org MOREWOOD - 11:15 A.M. Hospital on Sunday, January 12, 2020, Dick Sunday January 19, 2020 Everyone Welcome. Casselman of Chesterville, age 92. Beloved husband 9:30 A.M. – Bible Discussion COME EXPECTING –LEAVE REJOICING & Pre-Service Prayer and best friend of the late Sheila Casselman (nee 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service April 2020 MacMillan) for 65 years. Loving father of Janie Acres (Dave) of Chesterville, Message by Rev. Daniel Wallace Hubert (Sandra) of Oakville, Cathy Holmes (Barry) of Winchester and Greg 6:30 P.M. – Bible Time & Prayer Service (Victoria) of St. Thomas. Dear brother-in-law of Bill McNaughton of Ingleside, Preparing Disciples of Jesus. Carol Casselman of Caledon and Marie Lajeunesse of Ottawa. Dick will Sunday School & Nursery available. be fondly remembered by grandchildren Angie, Troy, Katie, Scott, Derek, Morgan, Ryan, Craig, Kristen, Brent, Shane, Nathan and great-grandchildren April 2020 Finley, Morley, Colton, Brooke, Hunter, Elyse, Hudson, Makayla, Evelyn and ST. MARY’S Sophia. Predeceased by his parents Dr. Hubert and Marjorie Casselman (nee ANGLICAN CHURCH Warnecke), his son Christopher, his daughter-in-law Kelly Casselman (nee 139 Castor Street, Russell, ON Sheehan) and his brothers Douglas, Malcolm and Bruce Casselman. Also Parish Offi ce: 613-445-3226 survived by many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Dick’s life will be held Presiding: Rev. Anne Quick at the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville, on Saturday, January 18th at [email protected] Members of the Warriors Juvenile Boys’ broomball Website: www.stmarysrussell.ca 7:30 p.m. with a reception to follow. Donations to Maple Ridge Cemetery or ST. MARY team were busy working at the 2020 Finch Broomball the Royal Canadian Legion in Chesterville will be accepted at the celebration Sunday January 19, 2020 OF THE PRESENTATION 9:00 A.M. – Holy Eucharist Tournament to raise funds for the upcoming Juvenile of life. If you are unable to attend the celebration donations made payable CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 A.M. – Holy Eucharist National Broomball Championship to be held this to the charity of your choice may be mailed to the funeral home at Box 365, Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. Administration Priest: St. Mary’s Church is engaged in actively March in Cornwall. Front row, from the left: Thomas St. Chesterville, ON, K0C 1H0. Spring interment of cremated remains will be at Fr. Charles Enyinnia sharing God’s unconditional grace and love. Pierre, Brody Villeneuve, Morgan Foster. Back Row: Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville. Online condolences may be made at Parish Secretary: marsdenmclaughlin.com. Patricia Guy - 613-448-3262 Ryan Fisher and Cynthia Daoust. Thompson Goddard photo December 2019 Weekend Masses: Saturday – 5 P.M. Sunday – 8:30 A.M. St. Daniel In Memoriam Sunday – 10:30 A.M. St. Mary Weekday Masses: St. Mary - Tues. – 7:00 P.M. Michael Casselman ~ January 18, 2011 Wed. – 9:00 A.M. Thurs. – 9:00 A.M. I’M STILL HERE TO MY DAD Fri. – 9:00 A.M. St. Daniel - Wed. – 7:00 P.M. Please don’t mourn for me. Goodbye Dad, I had to say I’m still here, though you don’t see Nine years ago on a cold winter day. April 2020 Chesterville I’m right by your side each night and day I’ll remember the good times Friendly, Caring, Accepting And within your heart I long to stay. Pastor Brian Barr and try not to be sad, 613-448-1758 I’ll never wander out of your sight, But saying goodbye still hurts so bad. Sunday January 19, 2020 I’m the brightest star on a summer night. I miss you more than I can express. Service at 10:00 A.M. I’ll never be beyond your reach, My love for you will never grow less, Worship Gathering I’m the warm moist sand when you’re at the beach. I keep trying to imagine how I will go on. with Nursery & Kids’ Church I’m the colourful leaves when autumn’s around I realize tomorrow is another dawn. April 2020 ST. LUKE’S - KNOX And the pure white snow that blankets the ground. I know you’re in heaven above PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - I’m the beautiful fl owers of which you’re so fond, Looking down on us with all your love, The clear cool water in a quiet pond. FINCH Only to whisper in our ear Interim Moderator: I’m the fi rst bright blossom you’ll see in the spring, “Remember that I’ll never stop The fi rst warm raindrop that April will bring. Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. loving you, dear.” 613-267-0928 To update regular or I’m the fi rst ray of light when the sun starts to shine, Minister: The Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver And you’ll see that the face in the moon is mine. God broke our hearts to prove I’ll always remember the good times we had special Remember the man, my wonderful Dad. 613-918-0506 When you start thinking there’s no one to love you, to us He only takes the best. Church 613-984-2201 Sunday church You can talk to me through the Lord above you. I’ll remember you each and every day Sunday January 19, 2020 service times only, I’ll whisper my answer through the leaves on the trees We will love you forever and And if I need to talk to you, 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service And you’ll feel my presence in the soft summer I’ll just sit down and pray. & Sunday School please call breeze. miss you every day, One day we’ll be together again Everyone Welcome! 613-448-2321 April 2020 I’m the hot salty tears that fl ow when you weep To talk about the places we’ve been. or email And the beautiful dreams that come while you sleep. Patsy, Kim, Jennifer and Until that time I’ll always treasure [email protected] I’m the smile you see on a baby’s face Having you for a Dad Just look for me, I’m every place! families was such a great pleasure. JANUARY 15 Page 08.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 2:33 PM Page 1

Page 8 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Ignite the (rainy) night for Beyond 21 Carolyn Thompson Goddard event will be participating Record Staff in the series. MORRISBURG – He thanked all the local Despite the cold, rainy sponsors who supported the weather, the hearts of the event and provided door over forty participants in prizes. “Upper Canada the sixth annual local Dion Village has been an Ignite the Night Snowshoe absolutely amazing partner Race on Jan. 11 were full of to work with.” sunshine and warm Beyond 21 is a local feelings. community organization Ice, rain and snow were which provides support to forecasted for later in the people 21 years and older evening, which resulted in with developmental dif- some of the 120 people who ficulties. Executive director pre-registered for the event Jane McLaren and her team at Upper Canada Village of volunteers were at the Race mementos being unable to run in either event coordinating the post- Beyond 21 executive director Jane McLaren shows the the 5k or 10k timed race run refreshments for race mementos which were created by members of the fundraiser for Beyond 21, participants. McLaren said Beyond 21 community. Thompson Goddard photo according to organizer she had “total respect for all Bicycling through the village Adventure website listed the First and second place Gilles Parisien. the runners” preparing to Cory Reggentien (right) of the Cornwall Cycle Club overall winner in the 10k winners of the women’s 10k Parisien said close to participate in this unique decided to ride his bicycle in the Jan. 11 Ignite the men’s race as Bernie Hogan race were Lisa Leskien of $9,000 has been raised for event. She noted the Night Snowshoe Race. He is joined by Vicki of Bancroft with Guy Dorian Cambridge, Ont., and Beyond 21 over the six countless lights of Alight at Reggentien as he makes his way to the start of the race. of Ottawa in second place. Chrissy Stevens of Cornwall. Thompson Goddard photo years the race has been run. Night were still illuminated, Volunteers at the providing a beautiful registration desk in the backdrop to the course. Cuffed for a good cause Harvest Barn were busy McLaren expressed a Continued from the front prior to the event, providing special thank you to the When asked how anonymity is guaranteed, he explained information and confirming Wendy’s Restaurant in tips are given though a secure national tip line, 1-800-222- registration for the runners Cornwall for their donation TIPS, and then given to police. The person providing the tip who began arriving shortly to the event; while showing provides no personal information and is provided with an before 5 p.m. In a pre-race the special race memento identification number to use if follow-up is necessary. message to runners, Parisien for the racers which was Copeland extended a “thank you to the Duncan Duo and outlined the course, created by Beyond 21 their willingness to support Crime Stoppers.” Duncan and provided an update on clients. his father seemed to be enjoying their time in cuffs, with conditions for runners and The souvenir consists of many people stopping by to make a donation while visiting stressed the importance of a specially made paper with them. MPP Duncan commented that Crime Stoppers was “a great cause, was well respected in the community” safety. which was impregnated and provides people with an opportunity to assist in making The race at UCV is the with seeds donated by our communities safer. first in the Dion Ontario Marlin Orchards near The directors of SDG Crime Stoppers, Sue Lariviere and Snowshoe Running Series, Summerstown. The paper Larry Ruston, were busy taking donations at the Crime which consists of six races can be planted in the spring. Stoppers desk and mentioned there was a steady stream of across the province. The bead portion of the people making donations to free the “Duncan Duo.” Each Parisien explained the top memento was created by person making a $10 donation to Crime Stoppers was given a three finishes of each 10k Beyond 21 members at ticket for a draw for two gift baskets provided courtesy of racer will count toward the Creation Workshop in 2019. Winchester Foodland. series and confirmed some Information obtained Customer service manager Heather Tupper said each of the racers in the Jan. 11 from the Spafford Health and basket had a value of approximately $100 with the themes being “Baby It’s Cold Outside” and “Super Bowl.” She added that the staff at the Winchester Foodland along with owner Dan Pettigrew were committed to providing support and assistance to the local community. More information on the Canadian Crime Stoppers Association can be found at www.canadiancrimestoppers.org.

Working for a safer community The 2020 Cuffed Up For A Cause event was held on Jan. 11 at the Winchester Foodland. Back row, from the left: Sue Lariviere, Larry Ruston, Const. Tylor Copeland. Front row: SDSG MP Eric Duncan, Ed Duncan. and Sue Lariviere. Thompson Goddard photo

Euchre tournament raises The Law Of昀ce of money for hospice Sixteen teams of euchre players gathered at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge 349 Hall in Williamsburg on Jan. 11, with funds raised being provided to Dundas County Hospice. There are several social and fundraising events at the Williamsburg Lodge coming up, including a pancake breakfast and an evening dance on Feb. 1; a fundraiser for WDMH Connie Lamble Foundation on Jan. 25 featuring The Border B.A., LL.B. Towne Boys. Noble Grand John Toonders men- BARRISTER & SOLICITOR tioned the very popular Surf n’ Turf Dinner is coming up on Feb. 22, which will also raise 222 Prescott Street 613-258-0038 funds for Dundas County Hospice. While dinner P.O. Box 1280 Fax: 613-258-0039 Kemptville, Ontario [email protected] is already sold-out, Tooners said donations can K0G 1J0 www.lamble.ca be provided to DCH through the lodge by con- tacting any member. Thompson Goddard photo Real Estate Wills & Estates Corporate JANUARY 15 Page 09.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 2:49 PM Page 1

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industry was responsible for national trade agreements is $2.5 billion in farm gate an ongoing concern. Eastern Ontario grain farmers gear up for 2020 receipts. The industry had a Haerle cited issues such as Joseph Morin $9 billion dollar output and the wait for final legislation Record Staff created 40,000 jobs. with the Canada United AVONMORE – The “Now in 2019 farm gate States Mexico Agreement, region's grain farmers recipes are $4.1 billion and the ongoing China-US trade looked back on 2019 and the economic output is $18 dispute, the potential negative despite its challenges, they billion with 75,000 jobs fallout from Brexit, political expect a positive future for created,” said Haerle. posturing in Canada and their industry. around the world, unknown Grain Farmers of Ontario Global challenges impacts of CPIPP and CETA (GFO) held its annual meeting Haerle said he had been and the fact that China is for District 14, covering involved in what was blocking Canadian soybean Prescott, Russell, Stormont, happening in the European sales. Dundas and Glengarry counties, Union (EU) and how changes Despite these issues on Thurs., Jan. 9 at North to the EU could impact on Hearle was confident Stormont Place in Avonmore. The Grain Farmers of Ontario District 14 Annual General Meeting took place at North Canadian farmers. farmers would be able to After the meeting was Stormont Place, Thurs., Jan. 9. The new slate of delegates and director are, front row, “We have to make sure weather whatever 2020 will formally opened, and the left to right: Tanya LeFebvre, Scott Fife, Arden Schneckenburger. Back row, left to that we as an organization, bring them. He believes a minutes from last year's right: Markus Haerle (director), Mark Fraser, Jan Roosendaal, Michel Dignard, Frank understand what's hap- strong, united voice from the meeting approved, Marcus pening around the world,” GFO will play a key role in Haerle, Andy Corput, Keith Wells, Francois Clement, and Paul Desrosiers. Morin photo Haerle, director for District 14 he said, referring to the the dealing with the future. and the chair of the board of He said the recent propane He said there was some ganization has grown in the potential changes to the Grain Farmers of Ontario is directors, gave an overview of supply issue, as a result of the acknowledgement at the past ten years. “We are out international market place the province’s largest com- some of the challenges and short-lived Canadian National federal level of government there promoting your industry as a result of Brexit. modity organization, rep- issues the district faced last year. Railway strike, had put a great that Canadian farmers were internationally. It is important “We would have to adapt resenting Ontario’s 28,000 There is a stacked deck deal of pressure on farmers. also being hurt by recent that we be engaged on that to those changes if we want to barley, corn, oat, soybean and against farmers on several In return, “I think the international trade issues. front. Ontario is a large player remain a strong trading partner wheat farmers. The crops they fronts, but despite the many pressure the farming in the agricultural industry.” with European Union.” grow cover 6 million acres of challenges the industry industry put on the railway Part of a larger group In 2012 Ontario's grain The unravelling of inter- farm land across the province. continues to grow. Some of the helped to resolve the Haerle explained his role challenges are: unpredictable strike,” he commented. as chair of the GFO and how Post-holiday feast at the weather, climate change, Haerle pointed out that the organization has an public mistrust, plant-based another challenge was the impact and voice in the global Barnyard Zoo protein, increased costs such as difficult harvest period farmers and local grain industry. He The animals at the Barnyard Zoo in the carbon tax, and uncertain had to endure. He mentioned reminded those at the meeting Winchester Springs have a special treat economics and trade. the volatile markets farmers of how important it was for to look forward to every Christmas. had to deal with were not members to continue to bring Another challenge was the Ruth and Tony Vanderlaan, owners of current political landscape helping anyone, especially in up issues to the different GFO with a minority Liberal the soybean market. delegates. the popular family attraction, invite res- government, stalled decisions “As you know our He said members of the idents to drop off their old Christmas and negotiations, as well as American counterparts are provincial GFO organization tree after the big day. The animals at the ongoing discussions with the getting dollars sent to them have been easy to work zoo regard the trees as a delicacy. This province. as compensation for the with: “These are the people year, the zoo has accumulated more “It has been a full year impact tariffs are having on who put actions in place to than enough trees to provide a feast for goats, llamas and sheep. Here, Ruth with many things that no- them. Here in Canada we get issues resolved. It is a Vanderlaan sets the table for eager four-legged eaters. If you want to drop off a one predicted would hap- are pushing hard to get pleasure to work with them.” tree and save it from becoming part of the landfill, call 613-774-2695. Morin photo pen,” said Haerle. something done,” he said. Haerle noted the or- Winter Stay

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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 Finch Youth Broomball Tournament draws huge crowd Jeff Moore The tournament organizer, Cynthia Record Staff Daoust, said there were between 700-1,000 FINCH—The Finch Youth Broomball spectators and participants during the League hosted their 20th Annual weekend. Broomball Tournament at the Finch The Juvenile Warriors set up a brunch Community Arena over the weekend of on Saturday raising funds for their Jan. 10-12. The tournament featured 20 participation in the 2020 Juvenile National teams from the area and one team from Broomball Tournament to be held in Quebec with ages ranging from 4 to 15 Cornwall this upcoming March. years old. The Squirts all received participation Teams participating were from Finch, medals at the end of the tournament which Russell and Vankleek Hill. Teams from left many with smiles on their faces. Finch included the Finch Squirts, the U12 In the U12 gold medal game the Russell Pythons, Eagles and Moose and the U16 Whip Shots took on the Russell Titans. The Panthers, Cougars, Wildcats and Tigers. Whip Shots scored with just 1:29 Teams from Russell were the Russell remaining in the first period as Tobie Sprouts, U12 Whip Shots, Titans and Ice Taillefer-Richer scored from Camille Dogs and the U16 Ice Breakers, Gold Leclair for the lone goal of the game. The Diggers, Mustangs and Big Dogs. From Whip Shots took home the gold medal with Vankleek Hill it was the Vankleek Hill a 1-0 victory and the Titans took home the Squirts and the U12 Rockets and the one silver. team from Quebec was the U12 Sonic de le In the U16 division, the Finch Panthers Vallée. took on the Finch Cougars in the C final. A champs: Mustangs The winners of the 20th Annual Finch Youth Broomball Tournament held in Finch over the weekend of Jan. 10-12, were the Russell Mustangs. The Mustangs defeated the Russell Big Dogs in the A final 1-0 in overtime to claim the title. The winning team members are: not in order, Liam Brown, Annabelle Campbell, Carson Garrod, Jack Janes, Noah Reid, Analiesa Reid, Phillippe Clemont, Kristen Currie, Darren McCord, Benjamin Dellah, Mathieu Fortin, Ryder L’Ecuyer and Frank Fortin. The team manager is Al Reid. Moore photo The Cougars opened the scoring with a Toonen-Godda but the Ice Breakers got goal with just 51 seconds remaining in on the scoresheet at 4:49 as Joey Leblanc the opening period as Chase Dingwall scored an unassisted goal. The Gold scored with the assist going to Gregory Diggers added two more goals at 6:51 as Harps but the Panthers tied the game with Grace Henry scored from Gagne and 22 seconds remaining as Hugo Lafontaine Burnet and at 10:50 as Corbin scored his scored an unassisted goal. The Cougars second of the game from Brody Henry retook the lead with 6:19 remaining in the and Grace Henry. The Gold Diggers took second period as Pascal Dumont scored the game 5-1 securing the B from Harps and hung on for a 2-1 victory championship. winning the C title. In the A finals of the U16 division, the A finalists: Big Dogs The U16 B championship featured the Russell Big Dogs took on the Russell The Russell Big Dogs ended up in the A final of the 20th Annual Finch Youth Russell Ice Breakers against the Russell Mustangs. The teams went through the Broomball Tournament on the weekend of Jan. 10-12. The Big Dogs took on a Gold Diggers. The Gold Diggers jumped two periods scoreless, so the game familiar opponent, the Russell Mustangs, in the championship game but came up out to an early 1-0 lead at 8:43 as Simon headed to a four-on-four with no goalies just short in overtime, losing 1-0. The A finalists team members are: not in order, Gagne scored from Jordyn Burnett and for a sudden victory. Just 2:27 into the Ameliane Lacroix, Phillip Leclerc, Corilie Dagenais, Nathan Gignac, Rayan made it 2-0 at 9:34 as David Corbin overtime frame, the Mustangs ended it as McLaughlin, Alexane Paquette, Maxime Binette, Jackob Leblanc, Connor Yelle, scored unassisted. The Gold Diggers Mathieu Fortin became the hero Maelle Leclerc, Emery Delaney and Ronan Foster; the team manager is Mathieu made it 3-0 just 1:43 into the second unassisted. The Mustangs took the A Leclerc. Moore photo period as Burnet scored from Connor championship with a 1-0 victory. Canadians best the Hawks Jeff Moore The Hawks opened the assisted. The Canadians Record Staff scoring at 13:25 of the first retook the lead at 17:45. WINCHESTER—The period as newly acquired The Hawks pulled their Winchester Hawks were to forward, Morgan Work, goalie in favour of an extra have played two games this scored his fourth goal of attacker with just over a past weekend. They the season from affiliate minute remaining in welcomed the Ottawa Jr. player Adam Barkley and regulation but that Canadians on Friday night Nathan Lassemba, taking a backfired as the Canadians but their game in Renfrew 1-0 lead. closed out the scoring with was postponed due to The Hawks took the 1-0 just 1:10 remaining taking inclement weather and will lead into the first the game 4-2. The Hawks be rescheduled. intermission. The outshot the Canadians 48- Canadians 4 Hawks 2 Canadians tied the game 26. The Winchester Hawks late in the second period Suffering the loss in the welcomed the Ottawa Jr. with just 36 seconds Hawks’ goal was Lucas Canadians to the Joel remaining and the teams Devries making 22 saves. Steele Community Centre took a one-all draw into the Up next on Fri., Jan. 10, in the second intermission. The Winchester Hawks CCHL2. The Hawks went The Canadians took welcome the Carleton into the game in fifth place their first lead of the game Place Canadians to the Joel in the Martin Division, five at 6:49 of the third period Steele Community Centre The Winchester Hawks welcomed the Ottawa Jr. Canadians to the Joel Steele points behind the but the Hawks answered on Fri., Jan. 17 at 8:15 p.m. Community Centre on Fri., Jan. 10, in the CCHL2. The Hawks’ forward Kyle Casselman Vikings in with a goal at 13:59 as and travel to the Richmond Fleming (11) battles the Canadians' Jacob Victor and Nicolas Seguin (9) for a fourth and five points Kyle Fleming scored his Arena on Sun., Jan. 19, to loose puck in front of the Canadians’ goal. Fleming scored a goal in the middle ahead of the Char-Lan 13th of the season while take on the Royals at 1:30 of the third period to tie the game at two but the Canadians battled back to take Rebels in sixth. shorthanded and un- p.m. the victory 4-2. Moore photo JANUARY 15 Page 12.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 3:10 PM Page 1

Page 12 The Sports Pages Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Vikings send Packers packing, clawed down by Panthers Jeff Moore when Riley Carisse scored of second place. Record Staff his third goal of the season The Vikings outshot the EMBRUN—The from Tristan Taillefer and Panthers 41-26. Picking up Casselman Vikings played Nathan Everett just 1:03 the win in the Panthers’ a pair of games this past into the second period. goal was William Nguyen weekend as they The teams played a making 40 saves and welcomed the Arnprior more defensive style for suffering the loss in the Packers on Thursday night the remainder of the Vikings’ goal was Nick and travelled to Embrun period and the Panthers Campbell making 23 on Friday night to take on took the 1-0 lead into the saves. the Panthers. second intermission. The Vikings 2 Packers 1 (OT) Panthers 3 Vikings 1 Panthers made it 2-0 when The Casselman Vikings The Casselman Vikings Marshall Drevniok scored welcomed the Arnprior travelled to the Palais des his ninth of the season Packers to the J. R. Sports in Embrun on Fri., from Taillefer and Carisse Brisson Complex on Jan. 10, to take on the just 39 seconds into the Thurs., Jan. 9, in the Panthers in the CCHL2. third period. CCHL2. The Vikings went The Vikings went into the The Vikings cut the into the game in fourth game in fourth place in the deficit in half when place in the Martin Martin Division, seven Mathieu Talbot scored his Division, eight points The Casselman Vikings welcomed the Arnprior Packers to the J. R. Brisson points behind the Panthers 19th of the campaign from behind the third place Complex on Thurs., Jan. 9, in the CCHL2. The Vikings’ forwards Xavier Léveillé who sat in third place and Shawn Patterson on the Ottawa Jr. Canadians and (24) and Jason Cossette get in the Packers’ goalie, Scott Cameron’s kitchen as his eight points behind the power play at 14:06. With just three points up on the defender, Ryan Jordan (5) tries to help out. The Vikings needed overtime to get past second place Ottawa Jr. time winding down in Winchester Hawks in the Packers with a 2-1 win, their first of 2020. Moore photo Canadians. regulation, the Vikings fifth. The Vikings were pulled their goalie in The Vikings were Fournier. battled to a scoreless third Vikings moved five points coming off their first win favour of an extra attacker riding one of their worst The Vikings outshot the period with the Vikings ahead of the Hawks and in 2020 against the but with just 35 seconds losing streaks in franchise Packers 21-5 in the outshooting the Packers just six points behind the Arnprior Packers while the remaining, the Panthers history and looked to get opening frame but took 15-7. Canadians. The Vikings Panthers thus far in 2020 turned the tables as back to winning. The just a 1-0 lead into the The game then headed outshot the Packers 45-25 have been undefeated. Drevniok scored his Vikings dominated early first intermission. The to a five-minute three-on- in the game. The teams battled to a second of the game and in the first period and at Packers came out a little three overtime period. As Picking up the win in scoreless first period with 10th of the season from 12:33 they took the lead as more focused in the time was winding down in the Vikings’ goal was the Vikings narrowly Carter Peck in the empty Jason Cossette scored his second period and tied the the extra frame, the Nick Campbell making 24 outshooting the Panthers goal. The Panthers took 15th goal of the season game at 10:34 while Vikings’ Alexandre saves. 13-12. The Panthers took the game 3-1 and moved from returning Isaac shorthanded. Charlebois fired home his Up next the first lead of the game back into sole possession Landry and Zachary The Packers outshot the 10th of the season from The Casselman Vikings Vikings in the second 11- Joshua Desjardins with welcome the Alexandria 7. The teams took a one- just 1:06 remaining, Glens to the J. R. Brisson all draw into the second taking the game 2-1. Complex on Thurs., Jan. Junior T-Wolves keep the hammer down intermission. The teams With the win, the 16 at 7:30 p.m. Jeff Moore Villager Staff Senior T-Wolves struggle against Falcons RUSSELL—The Russell High School T-Wolves’ Junior basketball team played a single game this past week as they welcomed the St. Francis Xavier Catholic High Jeff Moore just seven. The Falcons Rudder with five, Kevin School Falcons on Wednesday morning. Villager Staff took the game 100-42. Anderson and Ruben T-Wolves 76 Falcons 23 RUSSELL—The Scoring for the T- Jaquemet with three each, The Russell High School T-Wolves’ Junior basketball team welcomed St. Francis Russell High School T- Wolves were Scott Roos Ashton Weiher with a Xavier Catholic High School on Wed., Jan. 8, in PRSSAA. The T-Wolves went into the Wolves’ Senior basketball with 22 points, Abou deuce and Hunter Wiggins game with an unblemished record and sat in the number one seed. team played just one game Hassane with six, Payton with a single. The T-Wolves had a great start to the game knocking down 19 points in the first this past week as they quarter and holding the Falcons’ offence to just eight points. The T-Wolves remained welcomed the St. Francis relentless, scoring another 20 points in the second quarter and giving up just five points. Xavier Catholic High The T-Wolves took a 39-13 lead into the break at halftime. The T-Wolves had their School Falcons on best quarter in the third pouring another 22 points down on the Falcons and their Wednesday afternoon. defence only allowed two points against. Falcons 100 T-Wolves 42 The T-Wolves took a commanding 57-15 lead into the fourth quarter. The T-Wolves The Russell High added another 15 points in the final quarter holding the Falcons to eight. The T-Wolves School T-Wolves’ Senior took the game 76-23. basketball team welcomed Scoring for the T-Wolves were Jaedon Mathieu with 31 points, Matt Marsh with 19, the St. Francis Xavier Evan Houle with six, Charlie Pascoe, Curtiss Sturgeon and Josh Tuinder with four each Catholic High School and Clark Little, Owen Johnson, Connor Ross and Teagan Williams each scored deuces. Falcons on Wed., Jan. 8, in PRSSAA. The T-Wolves went into the game needing a win to keep their playoff aspirations alive while the Falcons are one of the league’s power houses. The Falcons outscored the T-Wolves in the first quarter 17-10. The Falcons kicked into another gear in the second quarter scoring 33 points while their defence held the T-Wolves to just 11. The Falcons took a 50- 21 lead into the break at the half. The T-Wolves had The Russell High School T-Wolves’ Junior basketball team welcomed the St. their quarter offensively in Francis Xavier Catholic High School on Wed., Jan. 8, in PRSSAA. The T-Wolves the third quarter scoring 14 The Russell High School T-Wolves’ Senior basketball had a spirit rally prior to their game, celebrating the Junior T-Wolves who are points but the Falcons team welcomed the St. Francis Xavier Catholic High heading to the playoffs. The team members are from left, Charlie Pascoe, Matt scored 23 taking a 73-35 School on Wed., Jan. 8, in PRSSAA. The T-Wolves’ Marsh, Clark Little, Jon Barandiaran-Rivas, Curtiss Sturgeon, Jaedon Mathieu, lead into the final quarter. forward Scott Roos (15) sinks a free throw during the Owen Johnson, Evan Houle, Sam Peters, Connor Ross, Josh Tuinder and Teagan The Falcons dominated second quarter of their game versus the Falcons. Roos Williams. The T-Wolves drew from the rally taking the game convincingly at 76- the fourth quarter knocking finished with a team high 22 points but the Falcons down 27 more points and were just a little too much on this day taking the game 23. Moore photo holding the T-Wolves to 100-42. 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Wednesday, January 15, 2020 The Sports Pages Page 13 Peewee B Rep Demons hang on to second place Jeff Moore third period and were able to hang on for a 3- Record Staff 2 victory. KEMPTVILLE—The North Dundas Demons 4 Rebels 3 Peewee B Rep Demons played a pair of The North Dundas Peewee B Rep games this past week as they welcomed the Demons welcomed the Char-Lan Rebels to Char-Lan Rebels on Wednesday night and the Joel Steele Community Centre in travelled to Kemptville on Sunday night to Winchester on Wed., Jan. 8, in the UCMHL. take on the Royals. The Demons went into the game in second Royals 3 Demons 2 place in the standings, six points back of the The North Dundas Peewee B Rep Brockville Braves in first and two points up Demons travelled to the North Grenville on the Kemptville Royals in third. Municipal Centre in Kemptville on Sun., Jan. The Demons opened the scoring just 2:31 12, to take on the Royals in the UCMHL. into the first period as Nathan Epps slapped The Demons went into the game in second one home from Ryan Wilson taking a 1-0 place in the standings just four points ahead lead. The Demons made it 2-0 when Jake of the Royals who sat in third and four points Weber fired one to the back of the net from behind the Brockville Braves in first place. Epps and Tyler Dunham at 10:30. The Royals opened the scoring at 4:58 of The Demons took a commanding 3-0 lead the first period taking a 1-0 lead and took that with just 9 seconds remaining in the opening lead into the second period. The Demons tied frame, as Merrick Crawford slid one home The North Dundas Peewee B Rep Demons welcomed the Char-Lan Rebels to the the game at one when Carter Williams from Reid Rankin and Gavin Eikelboom. The Joel Steele Community Centre in Winchester on Wed., Jan. 8, in the UCMHL. The blasted one home from Ryan Wilson at 7:33 Demons took a 3-0 lead into the second Demons’ forwards, Ryan Wilson (3) and Ben Drew (6), battle the Rebels’ goalie and of the second. period. defence pairing in a goal-mouth scramble. The Demons squeaked past the Rebels The Royals retook the lead at 12:19 but The Rebels closed the gap to two at the with 1:09 remaining, the Demons answered one-minute mark of the second period and to with a 4-3 victory. Moore photo as Josh Lafrance sniped one from Nathan one at 8:52. The Demons increased the middle frame. they could get as the Demons took the game Epps, tying the game at two. The teams took spread back to two when Epps scored his The Demons took a 4-2 lead into the third 4-2. With the win, the Demons moved four a two-all draw into the third period. second of the game from Josh Lafrance and period. The Rebels got to within one at 9:24 points ahead of the Kemptville Royals in The Royals retook the lead at 9:09 of the Markus Bols with 1:41 remaining in the of the third period but that was as close as third place. Rangers lay one last beating on Lions Jeff Moore The Rangers opened the fast and furious for the from Giroux and Servage Record Staff scoring when Jordan Poulin Rangers and at 16:18, closing out the scoring. CARDINAL—The scored at 10:49 of the first Servage scored his second The Rangers took the Morrisburg Lions played period from Mark McKay of the game from Sharpley game 10-0 handing the three games in the past two and Dylan Sharpley taking a and Hunter Shipclark. The Lions their 24th loss of the weeks as they welcomed the 1-0 lead. The Rangers took Rangers made it 7-0 when season. Picking up the win West Carleton Inferno on the 1-0 lead into the first Cole Edgley slapped one in the Rangers’ goal was Jan. 4, travelled to Gatineau intermission. home from Shipclark and Xavier Dusablon and on Jan. 5 to take on the The Rangers made it 2-0 Ranger just 16 seconds suffering the loss in the Hull-Volant and to Cardinal at 8:27 of the second period later. Lions’ goal was Riley on Jan. 10 to take on the as Mathieu Giroux fired one The Rangers closed out Phillips. South Grenville Rangers. home from Brody Ranger the scoring in the middle Volant 14 Lions 1 Rangers 10 Lions 0 and Jordan Dodge on the frame as McKay lit the The Morrisburg Lions The Morrisburg Lions power play and 3-0 at 9:04 lamp with just 1:03 travelled to the Robert travelled to the Ingredion as Cooper Kingston blasted remaining in the middle Guertin Arena in Gatineau The Morrisburg Lions travelled to the Ingredion Centre Centre in Cardinal on Fri., one to the back of the net frame from Joe McLean. on Sun., Jan. 5, to take on in Cardinal on Fri., Jan. 10, to take on the South Jan. 10, to take on the South from Owen Webster and The Rangers took an 8-0 the Gatineau Hull-Volant in Grenville Rangers in the NCJHL. The Lions’ goalie, Grenville Rangers in the Kyle Dillabough. lead into the second the NCJHL. The Lions were Riley Phillips has seen a lot of rubber this season and is NCJHL. The Lions went The Rangers took a 4-0 intermission. coming off their second win probably happy to not see the Rangers again this year. into the game in fifth place when Jacob Servage The Rangers made it 9-0 of the season but they were The Rangers took the game 10-0 handing the hapless in the West Division and snapped one home from at 12:46 of the third period facing the first place team Lions their 24th loss of the season. Moore photo 10th overall as they looked Sharpley and Cameron when Sharpley sniped one in the East Division. The to take on the first place Dillon at 11:18 and 5-0 at from Nate Medaglia and Volant had only lost three Lions 7 Inferno 3 unassisted just 1:50 into the Rangers who sit at the top 13:09 as Webster lit the Dillon on the power play. times on home ice this The Morrisburg Lions second period. The Lions of the West and the entire lamp from Ranger and The Rangers scored a season. welcomed the West took a commanding lead league with just two losses Dodge. shorthanded goal at 16:48 The Volant opened the Carleton Inferno to the when Amo sniped one from on the season. The goals kept coming as Dillon fired one home scoring at 3:07 of the first Morrisburg Arena on Sat., Brownlee and Carter Tait at period and added five more Jan. 4, in the NCJHL. The 5:48. The Lions took a 5-1 unanswered goals at 3:48, Lions posted just one win lead into the second 8:47, 11:17 on the power thus far in the 2019-20 intermission. play, 14:31 on the power season and looked to start The Lions added another play and 17:14. The Volant the new year off with a goal at 3:44 of the third took a 6-0 lead into the first victory. period taking a five-goal intermission. The Lions opened the lead as Wade Moak lit the The Volant added six scoring when Justice lamp from Brownlee and more unanswered goals in Brownlee slapped one Cameron Fraser. The Lions the second period at 6:27, home from Jake Amp at made it 7-1 when Tanner 7:58, 8:20, 11:06, 18:45 and 3:48 into the first period Barnett blasted one home again with just one second taking a 1-0 lead. The from Amo and Brownlee remaining in the second Lions made it 2-0 when on the power play at 14:28. period. The Volant took a recently signed Griffin The Inferno answered 12-0 lead into the second Patterson ripped one to the with a pair of goals at intermission. back of the net unassisted 14:41 and 17:32 but it The Volant made it 13-0 at 8:39. wasn’t enough as the Lions at 9:07 of the third period Patterson scored his hung on for their second and made it 14-0 at 14:55. second of the game just 20 win of the season. The Lions got on the score seconds later again, The Inferno outshot the board with just 2:27 unassisted. The Inferno got Lions 48-47. Picking up the remaining, to ruin Volant’s one back at 12:44 on the win in the Lions’ goal was Panthers take down Vikings shutout bid as Greg power play to cut into the Riley Phillips making 45 The Embrun Panthers welcomed the Casselman Vikings to the Palais des Sports McMullen scored un- deficit. The Lions took a saves. on Fri., Jan. 10, in the CCHL2. The Panthers’ forward, Carter Peck (14) had a assisted. 3-1 lead into the first Up next great scoring chance on the Vikings’ goalie, Nick Campbell but Campbell made The Volant took the intermission. The Morrisburg Lions the save to keep the game scoreless in the first period. The Panthers went on to game 14-1. Suffering the The Lions made it 4-1 welcome the Metcalfe Jets defeat the Vikings for the third time this season with a 3-1 victory. loss in the Lions’ goal was when Brownlee scored his to the Morrisburg Arena on Moore photo Kamden Sabourin. second of the game Sat., Jan. 18 at 7:15 p.m. JANUARY 15 Page 14.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 3:37 PM Page 1

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TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 the church – thanking them Historical Society finalizes Living Locally exhibit for the railing and suggesting once again that, Tom Van Dusen Ontario. years, beginning with clay rangements during the fair Work on the wooden in the name of historical Villager Staff During their monthly and moving to shale from at the historical society ramp came to a total accuracy, new siding be EMBRUN – Russell meeting in the The Dome the North Russell quarry in booth. standstill for several weeks made of wood. bricks will once again take Jan. 13, members of the 1917, after which Russell Gathered in a small, and finally resumed last In other business, centre stage, this time at Russell & District bricks gained a reputation well-appointed meeting week with installation of members decided to draft a the annual Living Locally Historical Society con- for durability right across room at the entrance of The out-of-character vinyl and formal loan policy which Fair Saturday at St. firmed their display at the the region. Dome, society members steel railings. Society would apply to anyone Thomas Aquinas Catholic popular fair would consist Other business were outside their natural chairman Harry Baker said wishing to briefly borrow a High School. of facts, photos, and some The historical society is element of the Russell he hoped the use of vinyl museum artifact for Hosted by the Russell actual bricks illustrating currently partnering with Village church museum on the ramp wasn’t an educational purposes. Horticultural Society, the importance of the Russell Kin Club in which has been closed indication the church’s They also decided to Living Locally brings industry in the history of collecting stamped local since the end of October damaged wooden siding review space arrangements together natural food the municipality. There will bricks to be incorporated while an accessibility ramp would also get the vinyl in the church and adjacent providers, environmental also be some building into two new village is being installed. The ramp treatment. firehall museum with the agencies, and service clubs bricks for children. welcome signs. Anyone must receive official Baker will write a letter goal of creating a larger in one of the largest such The brick baking with bricks to contribute is certification before the to officials of Russell meeting and event area in gatherings in Eastern industry dates back 120 invited to make ar- museum can be reopened. Township – which owns the church.

in luck! Guidance has information about summer job opportunities for high school students interested in Embrun incident science and engineering. If you’re interested, stop by the By Janel T erkelsen office to learn more. Student Reporter Last week we held a Junior and Senior boys’ reminds parents of basketball pep rally to raise money for the Champions for Kids charity, and it was a smashing hit! We ended up RHS semester one raising roughly $232 for the foundation from the proceeds “stranger danger” we received during last Wednesday’s buyout game. Good EMBRUN – A complaint about a suspicious coming to a close job T-Wolves! vehicle in Embrum has prompted the local OPP to There are two months of the year that secondary high Lately, our physical education classes have been able remind parents they should talk to their children school students dread the most. Can you guess why? It’s to take advantage of the perfect weather for cross-country about the danger of strangers. because two months of every year, January and June, are skiing. They’ve been hitting the trails already and will On the morning of Jan. 6, a Russell County normally the time for exams for secondary students. hopefully be able to get out for some fresh air and Ontario Provincial Police officer received a Exam week this year is Jan. 24 to Jan. 30 if all goes well exercise a few more times before the end of the semester. complaint about a suspicious vehicle in Embrun. An with no bus cancellations or any other setbacks. So, good With all this talk about sports, we need also to unknown male motorist was driving a beige/white 4- luck and study-hard T-Wolves. congratulate the Senior girls’ volleyball team on a door sport utility vehicle (SUV). According to the Speaking of secondary students, a reminder to our successful day in Brockville last Friday. They finished in OPP, the male stopped on St-Jacques Road and 2020 grads that it’s time to write your bio for the second place out of 10 very competitive teams. Good job offered to give a young person a ride. No criminal Senior girls’ volleyball T-Wolves! yearbook. Please check your school e-mail link to the offence occurred. No school today unfortunately, but have an amazing survey and complete it by Jan. 20. Russell County OPP reminds parents to teach their rest of your week! Are you searching for a job this summer? Well, you’re children about warning signs, unsafe situations and “tricky people.” Here are things they say to consider when talking to your children: Local wardens make cell coverage and health priorities Strangers who tempt children with treats and KINGSTON – The Eastern Network (EORN) Cellular Network is its ability to speak with a unified rewards, who lure them to their cars with empty Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), Improvement Project and voice and bring together the entire promises or who touch your child’s body when you at a meeting held last week in Broadband Gap Strategy, the region of Eastern Ontario at one say “no” are bad people. Kingston, decided to stay the course provincial health system overhaul, table,” concluded warden Rick People you see at the grocery store, people at the on its 2019 advocacy efforts for the affordable housing, and funding for Phillips, vice chair of EOWC. “As gym, friends’ parents from school… there are first few months of the current year, long-term care. we work towards advancing EOWC millions and millions of people in this world and beginning with next week’s Pierre Leroux, UCPR 2020 priorities in 2020, we will continue most of them won’t do any harm to your child but it delegations at the Rural Ontario Warden and mayor of Russell, was to work closely with the provincial is important to still teach your children behaviour Municipal Association Conference. appointed as a board member of the and federal governments as well as that “bad” people may use to take advantage of them. Priority topics of discussion are Eastern Ontario Regional Network. key partners, in order to best serve You do not want your children to think everyone they the Eastern Ontario Regional “The EOWC’s greatest strength Eastern Ontario residents.” meet is a stranger and to be afraid of them. “Tricky people” are adults who ask children for help. Remind your children that no adult should need UCPR working on community safety plan the help of a child and this is a huge red flag. Anyone who has further information about this L’ORIGNAL – The must be adopted by Jan. 1, strategies to enhance Leroux, UCPR warden and incident is asked to contact the Russell County OPP United Counties of Prescott 2021, as per the community safety and mayor of Russell. “It at 613-443-4499 or OPP Communication Centre at 1- and Russell (UCPR) is requirement from the well-being for residents of involves an integrated 888-310-1122. currently leading its Province of Ontario. A Prescott and Russell. approach to service community partners multi-sectoral advisory “Developing a com- delivery by working with a through the elaboration of a committee was created in munity safety and well- wide range of agencies and Way Eastern Ontario, explained Stéphane P. regional community safety the fall, and has since met being plan is about organizations, in order to Groupe Action, the Parisien, UCPR chief and well-being plan. twice. The committee’s working together to ensure better manage priority risks Canadian Mental Health administrative officer. The process was work will be to examine the right services get to the and better respond to the Association, the Over the winter and launched in the summer of the community’s assets, right people at the right needs within our Hawkesbury General spring of 2020, the 2019 and the final plan assess gaps, and develop time,” concluded Pierre community, especially for Hospital (Mental Health), advisory committee will vulnerable groups.” Valoris, and the Eastern consult with additional Members of the Ontario Health Unit. community partners to Township seeking camp counsellors advisory committee “A CSWB plan identify any strategies that RUSSELL – Mature teens are being sought for positions as camp counsellors for include representatives identifies risks and can be enhanced and 2020 March break camps. Russell’s Parks & Recreation Department is looking for from the UCPR Social proactively develops implemented. If you would mature, motived and bilingual instructors for the following positions: four camp Services and the UCPR evidence-based strategies like to be consulted on this counsellors 16 years and older and two camp coordinators 18 years and older. Emergency Services, the and programs to address plan and are available on Applicants should submit a resumé in Word or PDF format clearly stating the desired Ontario Provincial Police, local priorities related to Jan. 23, please contact Éric position by email at [email protected] or in person at 717 Notre-Dame Street, various police service crime and complex social Larocque by email at Embrun, no later than 4 pm on Feb. 5. A detailed job description is available upon boards, school boards, issues. These strategies can ELarocque@prescott- request. Maison Interlude, United then be implemented,” russell.on.ca. JANUARY 15 Page 16.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-14 3:37 PM Page 1

Page 16 The Villager January 15, 2020 Vintage club seeking donations for toy sale Tom Van Dusen donations are Henry Staal of Russell, George Zandbelt of Villager Staff Winchester, and Gib Patterson of Edwards. RUSSELL – Vintage Iron & Traditions of Eastern Ontario is Many among VITEO’s members are giving again this year gearing up for its second collectable and assorted toy auction, to the event loosely modelled on a toy sale at Syracuse’s New with proceeds to be directed toward purchasing 12 food baskets York Farm Show. That sale is in aid of Future Farmers of for Eastern Ontario families in need. America Alumni, with proceeds going to the organization’s As they did last year, organizing committee members are programming. seeking good quality donations for the sale, which takes place Antique and new toys will be on the block. The toys don’t March 18 as part of the Ottawa Valley Farm Show. VITEO will have to be pure farm collectables, Dean indicated; they can also take toys on consignment with a percentage going back have other themes and be made of metal or plastic. There are into the charitable fund. no reserve bids and payment is by cash or cheque. The inaugural auction was a success, with enough money The auction is a companion event to the club’s annual raised to put together 12 baskets and distribute them according miniature collectable tractor and equipment sale at the farm to need. The project was first proposed by Wyatt McWilliams show, with a different brand featured every year and a limit of of Navan who was also behind such milestone charity 100 units sold. This year’s selection is the Minneapolis Moline campaigns as Hay West and Ottawa’s Rural Expo & Food Aid Model U. Day. Each year, the first in the series is donated to the Farm Show Directed by legendary Eastern Ontario auctioneer Carson Auction – separate from the toy sale – in support of the Hill of Kenmore, the sale will start at 7 p.m. during the second Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. And every year, that day of the OVFS at the EY Centre adjacent to Ottawa donation raises about $4,000 with the region’s major collectors International Airport. In order to complete the event within a vying to outbid each other. reasonable length of time, only 100 toys will be sold; contributions must be booked by Feb. 15, said coordinator VITEO secretary Sharen Armstrong shows off a Barry Dean of Arnprior. Minneapolis Moline U model toy. Van Dusen photo Other key VITEO members involved in collecting

Centre (3246 York’s Corners Thurs., Jan. 30 at École Natural hazard maps updated, public invited to discuss Road). élémentaire catholique, The public open house Saint-Guillaume (5750 FINCH – South Nation engineering lead. “It’s all behalf of its partner may be able to provide for for updated natural hazard Buckland Road, Vars). Conservation (SNC) invites about keeping people and municipalities, when re- these watercourses,” said maps along Shaw’s Creek For more information, residents in the City of property safe.” quested. Mancini. “Feel free to bring will be taking place from please call 877-984-2948 or Ottawa’s rural east end to Public open houses are Residents will have the along photos, news 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on visit www.nation.on.ca. view and comment on new taking place on Jan. 29 at opportunity to sit down one- clippings, and anecdotal natural hazard maps for their the Kenmore Community on-one with SNC staff at the stories to compare to the areas. Centre and on Jan. 30 at open houses to review the maps,” she added. Updated floodplain and École élémentaire catholique new natural hazard maps SNC also works closely Notice of Thanks erosion hazard maps were Saint-Guillaume in Vars. and ask questions. with its partner developed for the areas of Natural hazard maps are Residents with affected municipalities to help The Royal Canadian Legion, South Castor River from used by the city and SNC property received letters provide advance notice of Russell Branch 372 wish to thank Victoria Street to Springhill when updating official plans from SNC before the flooding to reduce risk to life the faithful schools, businesses Road, and for Shaw’s Creek and zoning schedules, and in mapping work began, and and property damage and patrons of Russell, Embrun, from Perrault Road to reviewing development were notified again this through the Flood Limoges, Vars and Casselman who support Burton Road. applications to protect week to invite them to the Forecasting and Warning “The ultimate goal of the people and property from open house. Program. our Poppy Campaign each year. With your mapping is to help ensure natural hazards and guide “We are particularly The public open house help and the support of our dedicated safe development,” said sustainable development. interested in historical for updated natural hazard volunteers we raised the amount of $12,892. Sandra Mancini, SNC’s SNC updates these maps on information that residents maps along South Castor River will be taking place The monies raised support the Perley Rideau from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Veteran’s Home, Veterans and their families, Wed., Jan. 29 at the bursaries and our local Cadets. Kenmore Community

Natural hazard maps are used by the city and SNC when updating official plans and zoning schedules, and in reviewing development applications. Courtesy photo