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PM40050631R8905 Volume 127, Number 35 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Youth dance WINCHESTER – Winchester Dairyfest hosts the Get Moo-ven youth dance at the Joel Steele Community Centre on March 13, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Enjoy music videos, dancing, prizes and live on-screen VJ host. St. Patrick’s celebrations CHESTERVILLE – Get your Irish on in Crylser, Metcalfe or Russell to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. On Fri., March 13, the Crysler Citizen Committee invites you to a community supper and Irish ceilidh, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Crysler Community Centre. On March 14, join the Start your engines! Iroquois-Matilda Lions There was a steady stream of ATVs of all designs leav- Club for a night of fun, ing the parking lot at NDDHS on March 7. The Nation food and laughter. Wayne Valley ATV Spring Ride raised more than $21,000 for Rostad provides the Camp Erin Eastern Ontario during the event. entertainment at the Thompson Goddard photo fundraiser. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. at Matilda Hall, Dixons Corners. Tickets are $45. The Russell and District ATV ride raises $21,000 Historical Society hosts an Winchester Public School concept Irish tea party with music for Camp Erin by the Gallagher Family plan sent back to UCDSB on Sun., Mar. 15. The Carolyn Thompson Goddard event begins at 2 p.m. at Record Staff Joseph Morin meetings between the school board and the the Church Museum, 1150 NORTH DUNDAS – A steady stream of ATV’s left the Record Staff council and each time the concept plan Concenssion St., Russell. parking lot at North Dundas District High School shortly WINCHESTER – Progress on the becomes more clearly defined. Councillor Darouze after 10 a.m. on Sat., March 7 as the Nation Valley ATV Winchester Childcare Development plan The site of the daycare is on the requests that attendees Spring Ride for Camp Erin got underway. Charlotte Coons, has been slow but steady. Last week, the Winchester Public School grounds. The wear green for his Irish co-chair of the organizing committee, said the 192 North Dundas council defered the latest school is surrounded by four streets: St. tea party on March 16 at participants raised more than $21,000 for Camp Erin. concept plan for the project from the Upper Lawrence, Louise, Clarence and York. the Metcalfe Town Hall. Camp Erin Eastern Ontario began a few years ago and is Canada District School Board. The school board would like to close off The afternoon tea runs hosted by Carefor Health and Community Services. Councillors had a lengthy discussion York Street to traffic except for school from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Carolyn Bourassa, Camp Erin director, said it “is an about the plan at the council meeting on buses and school traffic, and add a new stop amazing experience for the children,” with no cost to camp Tues., Mar. 3. sign at the intersection of Louise and York participants. The issue seems to be a concern by the Streets. Designed for children 6 to 17 years of age who have council over the consequences of increased The latest version of the plan, as experienced the death of a significant person in their lives, car, school bus and foot traffic around the suggested by the council, is to nix a plan to Camp Erin provides emotional support and grief education school once the daycare has been added. put up the new stop sign at York Street and with camp activities. According to Bourassa, several The plan was first proposed in 2019 by Louise Street. Continued on page 3 the school board. There have been several Continued on page 5

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Page 2 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, March 11, 2020 minutes. Having a deadline Murray Barkley for fiction, Christmas stocking stuffers.” Local group hosts writing competition like that really energizes the and the ever-popular Suzanne The event will start at 11 CHESTERVILLE – On public can attend for free years) and six writing genres: creative spirit. Everybody has Millaire for spoken word. a.m., with judging beginning at Mar. 28, Chesterville will for an afternoon of artistic fiction, non-fiction, poetry, something important to say; This is the second time 1:30 p.m. The spoken word host the 2nd annual Writing fun!” said Amanda Burger, short play, spoken word/slam this event gave us licence to Chesterville will host this and song entrants will perform in 150 writing competition the organizer of the event. poetry and songwriting. express ourselves in a event. Last year’s winners their pieces in front of the at McCloskey’s, 22 Victoria The competition is called This fast-paced and supportive environment.” were all published in a book judges and this portion of the St., Chesterville. Writing in 150 because the creative competition will be Award-winning songwriter entitled “Time Has No Hold competition is open to the “What is really fun about writers have 150 minutes (2- judged by an impressive Cory M. Coons will be On Me,” published by Pre- public. The event is organized this event is the public can ½ hours) to write based on a lineup of experienced local judging this year’s Raphaelite Brotherhood by A Bunch of People Arts and attend for the song writing theme assigned that day. The and non-local judges. songwriting category. For Publishing. Events. The entrance fee to judging and then stay and Writing in 150 writing Tony Glen, winner of last poetry, Czandra of Montreal “The book was a real compete is $25. To enter visit listen as the writers read competition consists of three year’s songwriting genre, said: will be returning as a judge, as success,” said Burger. “We www.abunchofpeople.ca and aloud their pieces. This is age categories (10 to 14 “I think we were all surprised will Rachelle Eves for short have sold over 50 copies download the registration the aspect I really like – the years, 15 to 20 years, 21+ what we could achieve in 150 play, Thomas Schoch and locally, with many bought as form. SERVICE DIRECTORY

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Wednesday, March 11, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 3 ATV ride for Camp Erin Continued from the front parents have mentioned there was a noticeable positive change in their child after attending Camp Erin. Bourassa said Camp Erin is “excited beyond belief with the fundraiser,” and complimented the organizing committee on the event. She explained one of the obstacles to overcome is that many people haven’t heard about Camp Erin, but that she First responders support had lots of enquiries about Thank you, volunteers With registration completed, many volunteers went outside to watch as the spring ride it during the registration parade of ATVs left the NDDHS parking lot. Those who remained inside were Firefighters Tim Lacasse and John Lennox from process on March 8. busy clearing up the cafeteria in preparation for ride administrative duties, North Dundas Fire Station No. 3 in Winchester Coons echoed Bourassa overseeing the silent auction and beginning preparations for the evening din- were present at the Nation Valley ATV Spring Ride in her remarks, saying the ner. A few of the volunteers were able to gather for a group photo during a for Camp Erin to assist during an emergency or club was “thrilled with the brief break. Thompson Goddard photo breakdown during the ride. Thompson Goddard photo funds raised and the awareness our event helped bring to such a worthy cause.” Last minute instructions A sincere thank you Just prior to beginning the NVATV Spring was extended to the Ride for Camp Erin, participants were pro- volunteers, participants vided with final safety instructions and and local businesses for route rules by organizers of the event. the support of the 2020 Thompson Goddard photo Nation Valley ATV Spring Ride for Camp Erin. “We hope to see everyone in March 2021 Keep Your for the 2nd annual Nation Keys Safe! Valley ATV Spring Ride in support of Camp Erin,” If you lose your said Coons. More information on keys with a Camp Erin Eastern Ontario War Amps tag can be found at attached, we can elunanetwork.org or the return them to website of Cornwall you by courier, hospice. free of charge. A few days Casselman Forensic Accounting “after I lost my & Tax Services keys, they were returned from Let 38 years of CRA experience work for you! The War Amps. It Barry Casselman CPA, CGA, CFE was the first time 613-858-1107 in my life that [email protected] I have jumped casselmanforensicaccounting.net with joy! P.O. Box 283, Williamsburg, Ontario K0C 1H0 – Sara”

th DUTCH 16HERITAGE Annual DAY Looking for answers! There was plenty of people searching for answers during the Lions Trivia Night DINNER/DANCE Order key tags online. held on March 7 at the Chesterville Legion. Lion Carl Robinson explained just Sponsored by Chesterville Rotary Club over 90 people attended the evening event which featured 10 sets of 10 questions Chesterville Legion Hall developed and asked by local quizmaster Lion Mark McMillan. Robinson point- ed out it was an evening designed to provide an opportunity to enjoy some fun, SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2020 food and fellowship while supporting the Chesterville & District Lions Club. When asked about upcoming events, Robinson mentioned the annual car rally Open: 5:30 p.m.; Dinner 6:30 p.m.; Dance 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. coming up on March 28 followed by a BBQ chicken dinner. He suggests getting Advance tickets only $30 per person 1 800 250-3030 your tickets for the dinner early, as it is often sold out, while rally participants Available from Stella 613-774-2424 (Winchester Travel), Ruth 613-448-2130 or Lise 613-316-3221. can register the day of the event. Thompson Goddard photo waramps.ca MARCH 11 Page 04.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-10 1:42 PM Page 1

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By Tom Van Dusen By Carley Milne-Servage Student Council Communications environment, prevent and CAs in offering stewardship A model system repair shoreline erosion, programming, the OFA March break If it ain’t broke, don’t fix enhance habitat, replace maintains CAs require it. That was literally my felled trees through annual secure funding to remove approaching bottom line when filling out planting projects, and those inconsistencies in a provincial survey generally work filling the core mandate. On Fri., March 6, our senior class, with the help from reviewing the mandate of sympathetically along with In my mind, at least in some amazing staff and student volunteers, successfully conservation authorities and major property owners – the this neck of the woods, the hosted our spaghetti dinner, cake auction, and silent questioning how it might be farmers – in reducing their existing model is pretty municipal members are fans auction to help pay for prom. Many families, friends, and revamped. The 10-minute impact on a given watershed. positive. I like the way CA and don’t want to give up community members came out to join us for a great meal. online survey remains open In fact, at the annual decisions are made at any of the SNC services their A bunch of guests went home with a silent auction item until Fri., March 13, if Dundas Federation of ground level by directors ratepayers demand, which or a delicious cake. you’d like to jump in. Agriculture meeting in appointed to represent they can access economically Thanks to everyone who attended as we have been able to The survey tone seems to Chesterville last Friday, SNC member municipalities and through SNC. She can also lower the cost of our prom tickets, making them more suggest that only flood and got a shout out from Ontario not dictated from on high. A says that because, at this affordable for everyone who would like to go. None of this water quality control, and Federation director Drew large portion of expenses point, the provincial would have been possible without our student council, management of forests under Spoelstra, a farmer from the are covered through levies government doesn’t have a volunteers, and amazing teacher organizers and participants. their contracted care, should other end of the province on those municipalities who lot of skin in the game and An extra thanks goes out to Eric Duncan, for kicking off our be mandatory under (Hamilton), who was benefit directly from therefore shouldn’t have a cake auction, and Brandon Scheepers for stepping in as our conservation authorities (CA) somehow aware that the local services provided; other major say on what and how official auctioneer. It was a very enjoyable night! while any other duties they’ve CA had a productive, positive funds are obtained through services are delivered. Last Friday was also the day that our staff and students taken up over the years – working relationship with the grants and user fees with a In an era of climate came together wearing plaid in memory of Jole, a fun loving largely because nobody else agricultural community. small proportion originating change and depletion of and plaid-wearing student who has now been gone for three was doing them – should only That’s the truth, piped up with the province. natural resources around the years. North Dundas wore plaid in order to remember him continue on an optional basis. Jackie Pemberton, a One of 36 provincial CAs, world, those protective and raise awareness of mental health and suicide. According These duties include fish, Winchester-area farmer and South Nation Conservation services are more necessary to the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in five wildlife and forestry regional director with the was launched more than 70 than ever before. There has to Canadians will personally experience mental illness. Around protection and enhancement, provincial federation; she years ago. While there was be a layer in place – and CAs 4,000 people die each year from suicide. Let’s reach out to as well as issuance of various noted that about 50 per cent some mistrust early on and fill the bill beautifully – to one another and prevent mental health from causing serious permits for septic systems and of SNC committee members some critics remain, in recent guard the natural environment effects. Remember, you are not alone. If you ever need other installations. are farmers including herself times it has earned the against the impact of ongoing anyone to talk to, know that your teachers and parents are Before I continue, I as chair of the Clean Water respect and support of its development and here to help. should point out that I’m very Committee. Board chairman members. That’s why general urbanization which, without The Winchester Dairyfest is holding a small event as a close to Finch-based South Bill Smirle is also a farmer. manager Angela Coleman, a CAs, would bulldoze full- replacement for the traditional Dairyfest in the summer. On Nation Conservation. I’m a Farmers, more than lawyer who owns a maple steam ahead with little Fri., March 13, there will be a youth Videomax dance for past director, and member for anyone, are impacted by the syrup business with her consideration of the long- those aged 13 to 17 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Joel Steele more than 20 years of the activities of CAs, which are husband, could stand up at an term ramifications. Community Centre. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the SNC Communications predominantly rural-based. all-committees meeting at The Ontario CA model is door. This is a super fun, affordable way to spend a night Committee, as well as a The Ontario Federation of SNC headquarters last week admired by others interested with your friends and support community initiatives! recognized “Friend of South Agriculture is encouraging its and state calmly she isn’t in environmental Finally, North Dundas students are approaching their Nation” with the plaque to 38,000 members to participate overly concerned about the enhancement across North March break, which takes place from March 16 to March prove it. in the survey and share their survey or what changes the America. While any system 20. We will be back in classes on Mon., March 23. We So I’m a fan. While there perspectives on what Ministry of Environment, can use tweaking from time to wish everyone a fun and relaxing week off! are discrepancies from programs CAs should deliver. Conservation and Parks time, a major overhaul largely region to region, I like the Stating that its members might try to implement based for political reasons to satisfy way conservation authorities are regularly frustrated by on the results. certain critics would likely do work to protect the natural inconsistencies between That’s because, like me, more harm than good.

into the plant to bless the lines, making Memories of Nestlé not forgotten it possible for the products to be considered kosher for Passover. by Carolyn Thompson Goddard point either on the front porch or up in a Staff and students of North Dundas District High Of course there were the Friday staff For most of my life, the Nestlé plant big maple tree in the front yard (now School wore plaid on March 6 in memory of a sales when Dad would bring home in Chesterville played an important long gone), I watched the men walking deceased student and to raise awareness of mental some Quik, or pudding or candy for us role. When I was about two years old, to and from work, heeding the whistle at to use in the house. I remember getting health issues. Courtesy photo my family moved into the white Nestlé 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. a first taste of some new product like house at the corner of King and The Nestlé whistle was an McMillan streets. Mother loved telling important part of my upbringing, for it strawberry Quik, thinking I didn’t mind Correction the story about how she had had told me, and I suspect many of my at all taste testing for Papa Nestlé, as A story about the Farmer’s Bonspiel in the enough of living on the farm, while friends, that it was time to head home Mom would call Dad’s employer. I also Chesterville Record on March 4 misspelled a name. It Daddy was busy doing wiring and for dinner or supper (now referred to didn’t mind it when we received a five- should have read, “The bonspiel came to life with help of other electrical work around the as lunch or dinner). pound box of delicious Nestlé all of the club’s volunteers and food from Lyle Skuce, countryside before finally taking a job Then there would be the times that chocolates at Christmas time or got to who catered the event.” The Record regrets the error. as an electrician at the plant in Mom would forget the plant was meet families from all over the world Chesterville. She lobbied and finally making coffee or Quik and put the as they either visited or were was successful in securing a house in laundry on the clothesline in the transferred to the Chesterville plant. Chesterville, owned by Nestlé and very backyard. If the breeze was going our These are just a few of my Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. close to the plant, for us to live in. way and they were making coffee memories of the Nestlé plant and I must say most of them are Advertising Rates on Request Ma would laugh about moving day, across the tracks, Mom wouldn’t be Publisher P.O. Box 368, 29 King Street wonderfully simple and enjoyable. I Etcetera Publications Inc. recalling how she called Henry Greer very happy as the white shirts would be Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 (I think I have the name right) and told a lovely shade of brown. I remember cried when the plant closed a few Editor Advertising E-mail: him she would be ready with the first hearing the song “My Little Town” and years ago, worried what would happen Cindy Macdonald [email protected], load early on a Saturday morning. knowing exactly what was meant by to my beloved home town, then I [email protected] realized we who call Chesterville Reporters Aunt Bess helped her, and of course the line “My mom doing the laundry, News E-mail: home are a strong, resilient group of Jeff Moore [email protected], my older brothers assisted in packing, hanging out shirts in the dirty breeze.” Carolyn Thompson Goddard [email protected] and later on that same Saturday we Many times on a Sunday afternoon people. We have survived the plant Joseph Morin Telephone: (613) 448-2321 were watching the midnight train roar Daddy would take my brother David closure quite well. A group of people Ad Representatives 866-307-3541 through town in our new home. and I with him as he checked at the Chesterville & District Brenda Fawcett Fax: (613) 448-3260 There are many memories of mine something or other in the plant. We Historical Society are planning a tea to Anne-Marie Gibbons Published Wednesdays by Etcetera associated with the Nestlé plant. These walked quietly beside him, heeding his be held with the idea of collecting our Publications (Chesterville) Inc. Production Manager include sitting on the seats at the railway advice not to touch or say anything memories of the Nestlé plant. The tea Chantal Bouwers station watching the big train cars filled while he took a look at whatever it is planned for March 24 at the with sugar and other materials shunting was, being amazed at the machinery Heritage Centre between 1 p.m. and 3 Graphic Artist Single Copy $1.00 HST Included. 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Public ST. CLARE’S The United Church of Canada ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH UNITED NORTH DUNDAS 5 Casselman Street, Chesterville School Pastor: Debbie Poirier Rev. John Wilcox Continued from the front 613-774-2236 613-448-2532 At issue is safe access to www.stclaresanglican.ca Church Offi ce Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester the Winchester District Sunday March 15, 2020 Sunday March 15, 2020 Memorial Hospital just west 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service 10:00 A.M. Family Service Sunday School at 10:15 A.M. of the school grounds. with Music and Sunday School You are invited to join us. Councillors also April 2020 questioned if York Street Winchester Public School April 2020 needs better lighting The Winchester Public School concept plan is an evolving idea first proposed in because of the increased 2019. It has been passed back and forth between the school board and the North traffic on the street. Dundas council several times. There are more changes expected to come before the Calvin Pol, the plan is finished. Morin photo township’s director of NATIONSIDE planning, building and staff to the hospital but Councillors were through. When we started The United Church of Canada PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AVONMORE-FINCH- enforcement said in his also by ambulances; concerned about the school this, there were people who Rev. Edwin Valles MARTINTOWN because of that, the council board’s plan to deal with were pregnant but now their E-mail: [email protected] report to council, “If a stop PASTORAL CHARGE does not want to see any increased traffic caused by children are in Offi ce 613-448-2272 sign is installed, this would IDP Group Inc., Minister: Rev. Lois Gaudet give pedestrians the right- change where the two the addition of the nursery kindergarten.” 171 Main Street North BBA, BTH, MDIV of-way over vehicles streets meet. school. “What was the plan When completed, the Chesterville Contact : Tel: 613-346-1648 Email: [email protected] travelling into the hospital. The council also decided to manage the cars that park nursery school will have Sunday March 15, 2020 10:30 A.M. – Sunday Worship Service Sunday March 15, 2020 Ambulances would have to that they did not want the to pick up kids after school room for 49 children from 0 & Sunday School Third Sunday of Lent stop before crossing Louise addition of a painted or parents that park to drop to kindergarten age and will Tues., 7:00 P.M. – Prayer & Praise Worship with Rev. Lois 9:15 A.M. – Chalmers, Finch Everyone Welcome. Street and entering the crosswalk across Louise children off,” said Fraser. employ 12 full-time staff. 11:00 A.M. – St. James, Avonmore Affi liated with the Pentecostal ambulance bay.” Street for people going and “That was the question we At a Feb. 19 meeting, Come and worship with our family Assemblies of Canada He continued, “Without coming to the hospital; they wanted to have answered.” many of the transportation where all are welcome and Christ is Lord. the stop sign, pedestrians did not feel there was Cheryl Firlotte, and road alignment issues April 2020 April 2020 would have to wait until it enough traffic at this time to executive director of Happy were addressed, according is clear before crossing. warrant the change. Face Nursery School which to Pol. Given the new one-way They want the suggested will be occupying the new Once the concept is direction of York Street, the painted crosswalks at either space, was happy to hear accepted by the council, the traffic flows on York are end of York Street removed that some progress had been UCDSB will prepare a PRESBYTERIAN expected to be reduced from the plan. made. construction and phasing HARMONY CHURCH - Morewood considerably.” The concept plan has “I am really hopeful that plan for the project. COMMUNITY ST. ANDREW’S - Chesterville The main entrance to been sent back to the school they can come to an These plans are CHURCH ST. PAUL’S - Winchester Evangelical Missionary Church Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. the hospital is at the end of board for its input. agreement,” said Firlotte. necessary to determine how 12010 Ormond Road & Hwy. 31 613-267-0928 York Street. Consequently “The deferral was strictly She said, “It has been five construction will be 613-774-5170 Sunday March 15, 2020 the intersection of York and simply about getting a years. sequenced without causing Rev. Daniel L. Wallace, CHESTERVILLE - 9:00 A.M. Senior Pastor and Louise is frequented bit more information,” said There will be a lot of significant disruptions to WINCHESTER - 10:00 A.M. www.harmony-church.org MOREWOOD - 11:15 A.M. not only by visitors and Mayor Fraser. happy parents when it goes the area. Sunday March 15, 2020 Everyone Welcome. 9:30 A.M. – Bible Discussion & Pre-Service Prayer COME EXPECTING –LEAVE REJOICING 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service April 2020 Making connections at St. Clare’s Message by Rev. Daniel Wallace 6:30 P.M. – Bible Time & Prayer Service Carolyn Thompson Goddard Preparing Disciples of Jesus.

Record Staff Sunday School & Nursery available. April 2020 NORTH DUNDAS – There was a lot of fun, ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH food and friendship during 139 Castor Street, Russell, ON the recent Friends and Parish Offi ce: 613-445-3226 Presiding: Rev. Anne Quick Family Friday held Feb. [email protected] 21 at St. Clare’s Anglican Website: www.stmarysrussell.ca Sunday March 15, 2020 on the outskirts of ST. MARY OF THE PRESENTATION 9:00 A.M. – Holy Eucharist Winchester. With a hotdog 10:30 A.M. – Holy Eucharist CATHOLIC CHURCH Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. dinner beginning around Administration Priest: St. Mary’s Church is engaged in actively 5:30 p.m., followed by Fr. Charles Enyinnia sharing God’s unconditional grace and love. Parish Secretary: December 2019 singing and story time led Patricia Guy - 613-448-3262 by Rev. Canon Wilcox, Weekend Masses: Saturday – 5 P.M. and ending with craft Sunday – 8:30 A.M. St. Daniel activities, it was a Sunday – 10:30 A.M. St. Mary wonderful get-together. Weekday Masses: St. Mary - Tues. – 7:00 P.M. Wilcox said the evening Wed. – 9:00 A.M. event was designed to help Thurs. – 9:00 A.M. Fri. – 9:00 A.M. people discover “how we Story time at St. Clare’s St. Daniel - Wed. – 7:00 P.M. are all connected” and he People of all ages enjoyed the story read by incumbent Rev. Canon Wilcox April 2020 was very pleased with the during the Friends and Family Friday at St. Clare’s on Feb. 21. Once the story Chesterville turnout. was finished there was time to be creative at the craft tables or continue vis- Friendly, Caring, Accepting Pastor Brian Barr A large map of the iting. Thompson Goddard photo 613-448-1758 world was on display Sunday March 15, 2020 giving participants the Service at 10:00 A.M. Worship Gathering opportunity to put a colour with Nursery & Kids’ Church coded dot on the their April 2020 birthplace, places visited, Hot diggity dog ST. LUKE’S - KNOX where they live and where There was a steady PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - their ancestors originated. stream of people lined up FINCH for hotdogs with all the MINISTER: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver People were busy placing 613-918-0506 the colour coded dots on fixings during the e-mail: [email protected] WINCHESTER Friends and Family Church: 613-984-2201 BAPTIST CHURCH the various locations Web site: throughout the world, Friday held at St. Clare’s 486 Main St., Winchester Anglican Church near www.fi nch-avonmore-presbyterian.ca Traditional Music - Centered Services discussing the dot Sunday March 15, 2020 Pastors Bud McKibbon and Winchester. Wilda 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service Mollie McKibbon locations and learning a bit & Sunday School Marriner is shown Sunday, March 15, 2020 about one another. While Everyone Welcome! 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service preparing Shirley Coons’ April 2020 enjoying a hotdog or two Children’s Church available. hotdog. Everyone Welcome. or perhaps three, there was Thompson Goddard photo January 2021 ample opportunity to visit or do puzzles. MARCH 11 Page 06.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-10 1:07 PM Page 1

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Page 8 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, March 11, 2020 International students try winter sports at Summerstown Trails SUMMERSTOWN – More than a dozen St. Lawrence College students descended on Summerstown Trails March 2, many of whom had never been on snowshoes or cross-country skis in their lives. The international students from India were blown away with the trail system but there was a steep learning curve when it came time to strap on the equipment. “I fell like 50 times,” joked Arth Shah, a resident of Gujarat, India who is studying in the environmental technician program at St. Lawrence College’s Cornwall campus. “But I got right back up again every time. This is a great place to There may have been a steep learning curve, but the enjoy the outdoors. It’s Some international students attending St. Lawrence College got to try skiing and international students were all smiles after their day on nothing like the weather we snowshoeing for the first time at Summerstown Trails in early March. Courtesy photo the trails. Courtesy photo have in India.” turned around and started by the county, is operated The result will be about of the Friends of the smile on their face.” Indeed, while the system coming back the by a dedicated army of 4,000 visits this season, Summerstown Trails. The trail network at Summerstown Trails is in confidence level had really volunteers who have been which includes hundreds “We’re very proud of that includes 20 km of groomed impeccable condition given improved. I was really driving home the message who took part in the Family number. Of that number we cross-county ski trails the cold weather of excited for the students of fun times at the trail Day festivities last month. had 300 people who used (classic and skating), 12.5 Canadian winters, in India from India.” system since before the “We had 525 people our equipment. Everyone km of snowshoe trails and at this time of year the Summerstown Trails, the snowflakes began to fall here for Family Day,” said was having fun and 10 km of groomed fat bike temperature hovers around majority of which is owned this winter. Jean-Pierre Tibi, a member everyone came back with a trails. 40 C. “Some didn’t even know will weaken the strength of the road. what cross-country skiing Half-load season: Why it’s important to protect our infrastructure By restricting the amount of weight a vehicle or snowshoeing is,” said SDG –The first sign of spring in the county? the same time putting measures in place to protect carries, the damage to weakened roads can be Jordan Kevan, an It’s not the tweet of the robin. Nor is it Roll Up the investment taxpayers have made in our mitigated. environmental technician the Rim. infrastructure,” he said. “These kinds of measures Most roads within SDG are subject to half- professor at the college. “I Instead, it’s the beginning of half-load season are important to the bottom line of the county, as load restrictions, except the following told them it will be fun. And on select county and local roads. Half-load well as the effective use of taxpayer dollars.” locations: south of Highway 401 on County if it isn’t fun, at least it will season is just that, the limiting of materials to The base of the road begins at its deepest Road Nos. 1, 14, 33 and 35; County Road 15 be an adventure. And if it’s five tonnes per axle on the weaker roads located point with the sub-grade material, which is from County Road 2 to the southwest leg of not an adventure, then at throughout the region. typically native material or imported fill. On top County Road 36; County Road 44 from least you’ll be able to send a Roads that are subject to seasonal weight of this layer is aggregate material of varying Highway No. 138 to 840 m east of County photo home to your restrictions are identified with a sign. Half-loads sizes of crushed stone and other granulars that Road 42; County Road Nos. 31, 34, 43, 46; parents.” will be enforced while signs are posted, which are packed into place. Finally the whole thing is County Road No. 2 from Leeds & Grenville Turned out, it was fun – started March 6 and will likely run into the topped with asphalt. boundary to the City of Cornwall boundary and a lot of fun. early part of May. Problems arise in the late winter and early from the City of Cornwall boundary to the “I saw a lot of smiles, Benjamin de-Haan, the director of transportation spring when the heat of the sun can warm the Ontario/Quebec boundary. and also a lot of snowy and planning for the county, said half-load season is asphalt base to several degrees above freezing, “Half-load season is an effective means to pants,” said Kevan. “But integral to the long-term sustainability of the road while the ambient air temperature can often be protect our roads,” said de-Haan. “It won’t be that’s part of the infrastructure within the county – the largest well below zero. As snow and ice melts, it can long before the weather warms even more, and experience and everyone municipal roads system in the entire province. permeate the asphalt in areas. When that water we will remove the restrictions.” seemed to have a smile “We strive to ensure we allow for the refreezes, say after sunset or during an To learn more about half-load season, check when they were getting up transportation of goods across the county, while at especially cold day, the ice and trapped water the county website at sdgcounties.ca. after falling. When we

one independent fundraising event in the Ottawa area.” Playing cards for a cure Bortolussi said usually 35-40 kayakers participate in Carolyn Thompson Goddard the week-long kayaking adventure, with organizers Record Staff hoping the 20th anniversary event will draw more CHESTERVILLE – There was a hint of summer at the participants. Erdelyi noted many local kayakers have Chesterville Legion when the Kayaking for Cancer group participated in the end-of-summer event, throughout the held its annual euchre tournament there on Sat., March 7. years; with some paddling for 13 years. More than 70 people played cards and raised funds for the More information on Kayaking for Cancer can be Canadian Cancer Society. found on the group’s Facebook page. While working the event’s registration desk, member Fred Bortolussi explained the organization is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and is expecting a larger turnout at the annual fundraising kayak trip along the Rideau Canal. In a post-event email, Sharon Erdelyi of the Kayaking for Cancer organization explained that every August kayakers attending the annual kayak trip “paddle the 202-km length of the Rideau Canal from Kingston to Ottawa in support of the Canadian Cancer Society.” The group has raised more than $763,000 for the From the left: Kayaking for Cancer volunteer Fred Bortolussi hands Tamara CCS. Erdelyi said the Merkley her scorecard for the fundraising euchre tournament held at the organization “is the number Chesterville Legion on March 7. Thompson Goddard photo MARCH 11 Page 09.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-10 3:10 PM Page 1

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 9 Farming has changed, but the Crysler Farm Show endures Joseph Morin Record Staff CRYSLER – This year’s Crysler Farm Show is in its 50th year and it is still a great event for local farmers. The show on March 5 and 6 had 30 vendors and a full house of interested visitors and enthusiastic competitors. The farm show was started by Alphonse Lafrance and his late brother Marcel in 1970. There were 22 exhibitors at the Crysler Community Centre on Mar. 5 and 6. Morin photo “In the first year we had five vendors,” said Lafrance. Farmers from the area had to travel to Ottawa for the Ottawa Valley Farm Among the vendors at the farm show were Taylor Show as there was nowhere Brophy (left) and Julie Lortie of the Embrun Co-op. else for them to go back Morin photo then. “Back then we only had a Sylvain Lafrance, his Now, villages across the 30 hp tractor but now we son, has been working for region have their own farm have 200 hp,” said Harvex Agromart for the shows with the top award- Lafrance. past 30 years. He took over winners going to Ottawa to He pointed out that there his father’s farm when his compete in the larger show. are fewer farmers working father retired. There have been a great on farms these days. He Sylvain commented: many changes to farming also noted a decline in dairy “Two hundred acres used to equipment and techniques farms in the area; now there be considered a big farm There were 30 vendors and a full house at the Crysler Farm Show, organized by the over the past half century. is only around ten. but not today.” Stormont Federation of Agriculture. Morin photo Hitting the bull’s eye There was a lot of fast paced action during the twelfth annual Darts for Cancer Tournament held on March 7 at the George Jowett Memorial Hall in Riverside Heights. Organized by Lion Brian Erratt, the event rais- es funds for cancer research. Erratt expressed his thanks to local businesses for their dona- tions to the silent auction and participant prizes. He also thanked Kelly Hawkes, Joyce Simzer and Lion Steve Barkley for their assis- tance. Hosted by the Morrisburg and District Lions Club, there were participants from other local Lions Clubs, forming nine teams in all, according to MDLC president Lion Randy Prevost. Prevost is shown removing a dart during the tournament. Thompson Goddard photo A farm show is fun for the whole family. Pictured here are: Wade Guindon (18 ) months on the left, his mother Hadie St. Denis, Jessica and Jenny-Rieka Mitchel (seven months). North Dundas home to winners of two wedding awards Morin photo Carolyn Thompson Goddard Record Staff LICENSED & NORTH DUNDAS – Two North DEJONG CERTIFIED Dundas businesses took home awards MASONRY at the 2020 Ontario Wedding Awards held in Toronto on Feb. 18. The Brick, Planted Arrow Flowers & Gifts of Block, Stone, Chimneys, Winchester took home the award for Parging, Repairs and Waterproofi ng Foundations Florist of the Year East, while the award for Creative Photographer of Home Masonry Specialist the Year was won by Dyad Imagery – KEVIN DEJONG North Dundas Township Emotional Storytelling of 613-316-0800 [email protected] Chesterville. Organized by Creative Oceanic, the event recognizes top performers The Law Of昀ce of in all aspects of the wedding industry, ranging from wedding cakes, to event location, to florists and to photographers. Photographers Annie Carrier and Yves Gagnon of Dyad Imagery explained the awards’ process. Following nomination to the Creative Photographer of the Year category and From the left: Yves Gagnon holds the 2020 Creative Photographer of selection as finalists, the 10 nominees the Year Award won by Dyad Imagery at the 2020 Ontario Wedding Connie Lamble were asked to submit information and Awards, while Annie Carrier is joined by family pet Niu. photographs to the selection Thompson Goddard photo B.A., LL.B. committee who reviewed the Gagnon work with their clients to Dundas businesses attending the BARRISTER & SOLICITOR submissions before deciding which develop a relationship with them as event, Avonmore’s Carrie Couturier they explore the whole story of the of CC Squared Photography was 222 Prescott Street 613-258-0038 company would receive the award. P.O. Box 1280 Fax: 613-258-0039 Carrier said they were “very life event they are photographing nominated for Photographer of the Kemptville, Ontario [email protected] shocked and excited” at winning the from different and creative angles “to Year East, with Over the Moon K0G 1J0 www.lamble.ca 2020 Creative Photographer of the tell the story.” Photography of Finch nominated in Year Award. She noted she and In addition to the two North the same category. Real Estate Wills & Estates Corporate MARCH 11 Page 10.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-10 1:51 PM Page 1

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Chesterville, representing projection, the presentation Council studying where growth will occur around Winchester an annual percentage to council indicated that Joseph Morin The study will look at growth is expected to take putting the pipes in the growth rate of Winchester would Record Staff the water and wastewater place are the same areas that ground, so you want the approximately -0.5 and 3.1 experience an annual WINCHESTER – capacity of the town. are serviced appropriately. pipes to be able to deal with per cent, respectively, over growth rate of 1.5 per cent Looking into a crystal ball The proposal presented “Do we see growth the higher projections. The a five-year period. from 2016 to 2019. These is something the North to council on Mar. 3 by taking place in the areas study will prepare us for the The low growth scenario projections do not include Dundas council would Mark Buchanan stated: they have captured?” said financial impact of growth. projects an annual growth the completion of Phase 2 prefer not to do. “The 20-year population Fraser. “It is not so much We have to make sure the rate of 1.5 per cent from through to Phase 5 of the Instead they have given projections will serve as the about agreeing with the infrastructure is in place,” 2016 to 2019. This does not proposed Wellings of the green light to a study that basis for establishing the numbers about the amount said Fraser. include the expected growth Winchester development. should, when completed, drinking water and of growth that will take A review of available from the building of the “Our exercise the other give them a pretty good look wastewater system place in those areas, but 2016 Census information Wellings of Winchester night was not to find fault at how much growth requirement.” Low growth where those areas of growth indicates that the population development. but to look for areas that Winchester will experience and high growth scenarios would take place,” said the in 2016 within Winchester Chesterville has a they do not capture. They and where it will occur. will be developed, and the mayor. and Chesterville was projected growth rate of 3.5 have expert opinion from J.L. Richard, who will be study will look at five, 10 The council felt that the approximately 2,394 and per cent from 2016 to 2019 our staff and their undertaking the report, will and 20 year horizons. logical place for growth 1,677 persons, respectively. and an annual growth rate experience and that went be looking at growth Mayor Tony Fraser said would be in the west end of In 2011, the population was of 1.5 per cent from 2019 to toward defining where the patterns in the area over a the council’s job will be to Winchester. 2,460 people in Winchester 2039. area of growth would be,” 20-year period. make sure the areas where “The biggest expense is and 1,448 people in Looking at a high growth said Fraser.

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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 ousts Castors in seven, take game one versus Royals Jeff Moore taking the series in seven. 4-1 lead into the second Record Staff The Rockets claimed intermission. CHESTERVILLE—The home ice advantage for the The teams battled to a North Dundas Rockets had a first time in the playoffs scoreless third period as the busy week of hockey as they finishing ahead of the Royals Rockets picked up a 4-1 welcomed the Clarence in the regular season. The victory taking a 1-0 series Castors on Wednesday for Rockets opened the scoring lead. The Rockets outshot game six of the NCJHL when Evan Barosso blasted the Royals 50-21. Picking up quarter final, travelled to one home from the point the win in the Rockets’ goal Rockland on Thursday night from Brad Nash and Jarrett was Anthony Kerwin making for game seven and Williams at 3:44 of the first 20 saves. welcomed the Bytown period taking a 1-0 lead. Rockets 6 Castors 3 Royals on Saturday night for The Rockets made it 2-0 The North Dundas game one of the semifinal. as Williams roofed one from Rockets travelled to the CIH Rockets 4 Royals 1 Drew Holmes at 4:55. The Arena in Rockland on The North Dundas Rockets took a three-goal Thurs., March 5, to take on The North Dundas Rockets travelled to the CIH Arena in Rockland on Thurs., Rockets welcomed the lead when Brett Lannin the Clarence Castors for March 5, to take on the Clarence Castors for game seven of the best-of-seven Bytown Royals to the slapped a long-distance one game seven of the best-of- NCJHL quarterfinal. The Rockets’ defenseman, Cameron Brown takes a tumble Chesterville Arena on Sat., home from Justin Lefebvre seven NCJHL quarterfinal. over the Castors’ goalie, Corey Camirand as teammates, Cole Hodges and Jarrett March 7, for game one of the and Matt Pietrkiewicz at The Castors won game six Williams look for a rebound. The Castors defenseman, Gabriel Rouselle was able best-of-seven NCJHL 13:06. The Rockets took a 3- the previous night 4-1 to to clear the puck out of harm’s way. The Rockets went on to double the Castors 6- semifinal. The Rockets 0 lead into the first force a game seven with the 3 taking the series four games to three. knocked off the Clarence intermission. series tied at three. The Moore photo Castors in a thrilling 6-3 The Royals cut the deficit winner would move on to Brown scored on a March 4, for game six of the answer as the Castors took game seven victory taking to two at 11:16 but the face the winner of the St. breakaway at 9:38 unassisted best-of-seven NCJHL the game 4-1 forcing a game the series in seven games Rockets bounced back with a Isidore Eagles vs the Bytown and took a 5-1 lead into the quarterfinal. The Rockets led seven in Rockland the while the Royals dropped goal at 17:50 as Lefebvre Royals who were playing at second intermission. the series three games to two following night. The Castors their first three games against snapped one home from the same time in their game The Castors got to within and had a chance to close out outshot the Rockets 30-29. the St. Isidore Eagles only to Cameron Brown and seven. three at 9:29 of the third the series with a victory but The Rockets had one of the win four consecutive games Barosso. The Rockets took a The Castors opened the period but the Rockets got with a loss, the series would best crowds of the season scoring at 7:31 of the first that goal back just 46 move back to Clarence the with over 300 fans in the period taking a 1-0 lead. The seconds later as Lefebvre next night. stands. Rockets tied the game at scored a breakaway goal The Rockets opened the Suffering the loss in the 10:12 as Joel Hunt ripped unassisted. The Castors cut scoring when Nicholas Rockets’ goal was Anthony one home from Cameron the deficit in half at 12:09 Carroll snapped one home Kerwin making 25 saves. Brown and took their first but that was as close as they from Joel Hunt and Brett Up next lead of the game when could get as the Rockets Lannin at 9:44 of the first The North Dundas Nicholas Carroll snapped hung on for a 6-3 victory, period taking a 1-0 lead. The Rockets travel to the one home from Evan eliminating the Castors from Castors tied the game at 7:24 Bernard Grandmaître Arena Barosso and Hunt at 12:52. the post-season. on the power play. The teams in Ottawa on Wed., March The Rockets made it a The Rockets also found took a one-all draw into the 11 to take on the Bytown two-goal lead when Carroll out their second round first intermission. Royals for game two of the scored his second of the opponents after the Royals The Castors took their best-of-seven NCJHL game from Hunt at 13:46. beat out the Eagles earlier in first lead of the game at semifinal at 9:15 p.m., The North Dundas Rockets welcomed the Bytown Royals The Rockets took a 3-1 lead the evening. Picking up the 17:24 of the second period welcome the Royals to the to the Chesterville Arena on Sat., March 7, for game one into the first intermission. win in the Rockets’ goal was and took a 2-1 lead into the Chesterville Arena for game of the best-of-seven NCJHL semifinal. The Rockets’ for- The Rockets took a 4-1 Anthony Kerwin. second intermission. The three on Fri., March 13 at ward, Nicholas Carroll was sprung on a breakaway in the lead when Justin Lefebvre Castors 4 Rockets 1 Castors increased their lead 7:30 p.m., head back to second period on the Royals’ goaltender, Danik Gervais. blasted one home from Hunt The North Dundas to two at 6:35 of the third Ottawa on Sat., March 14 Gervais made the save here but he couldn’t stop them all just 35 seconds into the Rockets welcomed the period and took a three-goal for game four at 5:15 p.m. as the Rockets slipped past the Royals 4-1 taking a one second period. The Rockets Clarence Castors to the lead at 9:34. and play in Chesterville on took a four-goal lead when game to none series lead. Moore photo Chesterville Arena on Wed., The Rockets had no Sun., March 15 at 3:15 p.m. Vikings end Hawks’ season in wildcard Jeff Moore first goal of the post season from Record Staff Charlebois and Samuel Labre at 7:18 of the WINCHESTER—The Winchester second period. Hawks closed out their season this past The Vikings took a two-goal lead when week as they welcomed Casselman Vikings Nicolas Chartrand scored his first of the on Wednesday night. playoffs from Jason Cossette at 17:52 and Vikings 4 Hawks 3 took a 3-1 lead into the second The Winchester Hawks welcomed the intermission. The Hawks closed the gap to Casselman Vikings to the Joel Steele one when Kyle Kuehni snapped home his Community Centre on Wed., March 4, for first of the post-season from Noah Fraser on game two of the best-of-three CCHL2 the power play at 7:08. Martin Division wildcard series. The The Vikings retook a two-goal lead Vikings took the first game 4-1 as the when Chartrand scored his second of the Hawks looked to extend the series to three game and post season from Adam Paquette games with a victory. at 14:21. The Hawks closed the gap to one The Hawks opened the scoring when gain when Haw scored his second of the Marco Haw scored his second of the post game and third of the playoffs at 17:55 The Winchester Hawks welcomed the Casselman Vikings to the Joel Steele season from Colby Schroeder and Kyle from affiliated player, Adam Barkley and Community Centre on Wed., March 4, for game two of the best-of-three CCHL2 Fleming at 11:31 of the first period taking a Fleming. Martin Division wildcard series. The Hawks’ forward, Morgan Wark battles for the 1-0 lead. The Vikings knotted the affair at With just over a minute remaining in puck with the Vikings’ defenders and goalie, Nicholas Campbell. Campbell and the one when Shawn Patterson ripped home his regulation, the Hawks pulled their goalie in Vikings ousted the Hawks from the playoffs with a 4-3 victory and a two games to second of the playoffs from Alexandre favour of an extra attacker and had a few none series win. Moore photo Charlebois on the power play at 16:29. The chances to score but the Vikings were able teams took a one-all draw into the first to hold them off the score sheet taking the Vikings move on to face the Ottawa West Picking up the win in the Vikings goal intermission. game 4-3. Golden Knights in the Martin Division was Nicholas Campbell making 40 saves The Vikings took their first lead of the The Vikings swept the series two games semifinal. The Vikings outshot the Hawks and suffering the loss in the Hawks’ goal game when Zachary Fournier scored his straight ending the Hawks’ season. The 44-43. was Cole Defazio making 40 saves. MARCH 11 Page 13.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-10 2:36 PM Page 1

Wednesday, March 11, 2020 The Sports Pages Page 13 Vikings suffer game one loss to Golden Knights Jeff Moore carried the 1-0 lead into the second intermission. Record Staff The Golden Knights tied the game at 12:03 of the third OTTAWA—The Casselman Vikings played a pair of playoff period. Neither team was able to score before time expired so games this past week as they travelled to Winchester on the game headed to a sudden-death 10-minute overtime Wednesday for game two of the CCHL2 wildcard playoff and to period. The Vikings outshot the Golden Knights 5-4 in the first Ottawa on Monday night to take on the Golden Knights in game overtime but neither team was able to end the game. one of the CCHL2 Martin Division semifinal. The game then headed to a second overtime frame, this one Golden Knights 2 Vikings 1 (2OT) 20 minutes sudden death. At 5:33 of the second overtime The Casselman Vikings travelled to the Barbara Ann Scott period, the Golden Knights ended it as Jack Haymes scored Arena in Ottawa on Mon., March 9, to take on the Ottawa West from his brother, Noah Haymes. Golden Knights for game one of the best-of-seven CCHL2 The Golden Knights took the game 2-1 and a 1-0 series Martin Division semifinal. The Vikings defeated the Winchester lead. The shots on goal were even at 40 each. Suffering the Hawks in the CCHL2 wildcard playoff in two straight games loss in the Vikings’ goal was Nicholas Campbell making 38 earning the right to take on the Golden Knights. saves. The Golden Knights finished the regular season first place in Up next the Martin Division and the league overall, therefore they own The Casselman Vikings travel to the Barbara Ann Scott The Vikings’ forward, Xavier Léveillé (24) uncorks a home ice advantage as far as they can go in the playoffs. Arena on Thurs., March 12 to take on the Ottawa West Golden shot that beat the Golden Knights’ goalie, Brent Pledge- The Vikings opened the scoring at 17:05 as Xavier Léveillé Knights for game three of the best-of-seven CCHL2 Martin scored his first goal of the post-season from Frédérick Gagnier Division semifinal at 7:20 p.m., welcome the Golden Knights Dickson in the first period giving the Vikings a 1-0 lead. and Mathieu Talbot and took a 1-0 lead into the first intermission. to the J. R. Brisson Complex on Sun., March 15, for game four The Vikings held the 1-0 lead until late in the third when The teams battled to a scoreless second period with the Vikings at 7:30 p.m. and travel back to Ottawa on Mon., March 16 at the Golden Knights tied the game and later went on to narrowly outshooting the Golden Knights 9-8. The Vikings 7:20 p.m. for game five. win the game 2-1 in double overtime. Moore photo Peewee B Rep Demons fall behind Braves in final Jeff Moore series at two points each. made it 5-2 at 11:31. The semifinal win to make it to Record Staff The Braves picked up Demons had no answer as the final. WINCHESTER—The where they left off from they dropped the decision 5-2 The Braves opened the North Dundas Peewee Rep game one as they opened the falling behind in the series scoring at 8:49 of the first Demons had a pair of playoff scoring at 7:25 taking a 1-0 four points to none. The period and took a 1-0 lead games this past weekend as lead. The Braves made it 2-0 Braves outshot the Demons into the second period. The they travelled to Brockville at 12:50 and took a three-goal 45-24. Demons knotted the affair at for the UCMHL final against lead with just 53 seconds Braves 5 Demons 2 one when Gavin Eikelboom the Braves on Saturday and remaining in the opening The North Dundas ripped one home unassisted welcomed the Braves on frame. The Braves took a 3-0 Peewee B Rep Demons just 1:42 into the second Sunday night. lead into the second period. travelled to the Brock Youth period. Braves 5 Demons 2 The Demons cut the Arena on Sat., March 7, to The score didn’t stay tied The North Dundas deficit to two when Jay-Zeus take on the Brockville Braves for too long as the Braves Peewee B Rep Demons Mbarushimana slapped one in the UCMHL final. The scored just six seconds later welcomed the Brockville home from Josh Lafrance Demons took out the South taking a 2-1 lead. The Braves Braves to the Joel Steele and Jake Weber at 10:26. The Stormont Selects in two took the 2-1 lead into the Community Centre on Sun., Demons made it a one-goal games straight in their third period. The Demons The Demons’ forward, Nathan Epps (10) rips a shot for March 8, for game two of the game when Lafrance sniped semifinal and had not lost in tied the game at two when the goal line trying to beat the Braves’ goaltender, Brody first-to-five-points in the one from Weber and Patrick the 2020 playoffs. Ryan Wilson slipped one to Poole. Epps and the Demons find themselves with their UCMHL final. The Braves Guy at 11:57 but trailed 3-2 The Braves meanwhile, the back of the net unassisted backs against the wall after dropping the first two games drew first blood with a 5-2 heading into the third period. struggled against the at 4:51 of the third period. 5-2. Moore photo victory in game one as the The Braves restored a Kemptville Royals but pulled The Braves retook the goal lead at 9:44. The Braves 10:40 and took game one 5- Demons looked to even the two-goal lead at 2:42 and off a four points to three lead at 8:47 and took a two- closed out the scoring at 2. Dore. Scoring the lone goal for Blue was two and Amanda Rylaarsdam, Leah Wells and KC’s Lawn Maintenance wins Casey Dore. Ashley Gilmer added singles. Picking up the In the B final Foodland took on Summers helpers were Kristyn Winges with three, Physio. Foodland scored four goals in the first Young and Wells with two each, and Lynne WDLHL A championship period and another four in the second period Lambourne and Kelly Holmes with singles. which Summers Physio only had one answer. Scoring for Summers Physio was Amy Jeff Moore the round robin portion of the playoffs and Foodland took the game 8-1 claiming the B Fraser and helping out was Jennifer Wilson. Record Staff faced off against each other on Sun., March 8, championship. Picking up the win in Foodland’s goal was WINCHESTER—The Winchester and for the WDLHL A championship. Blue Scoring for Foodland were, Michaela Melissa Blanchet and suffering the loss for District Ladies’ Hockey League culminated opened the scoring at 9:10 of the first period Morrow with three goals, Melissa Young with Summers Physio was Kelly Forrester. this past Sunday with the Main St. Clothing taking a 1-0 lead but Green knotted the affair Company (Blue) facing off against KC’s at 12:04. The teams took a one-all draw into Lawn Maintenance (Green) in the A the second period. Rangers jump out to a 2-0 series lead over Volant championship. Green took their first lead of the game at GATINEAU—The intermission. Sharpley to make it 5-3. The Main St. Clothing Company finished 3:27 of the second period and took a two-goal South Grenville Rangers The Volant got on the The Volant got back to the regular season in first place with 25 points lead at 14:50. Green hung on for 3-1 victory travelled to Gatineau on score sheet at 4:57 of the within one at 17:08. With followed by KC’s Lawn Maintenance with taking the 2020 championship. Sunday afternoon. second period cutting the just over a minute remaining 23, WS Trucking with 22, Foodland with 15, Scoring the goals for Green were Vicki Rangers 6 Volant 4 deficit to two. The Rangers in regulation, the Volant Bridals by Al-Mor with 13 and Summers Van Hoof, Ashley Middleton and Kaila The South Grenville answered at 7:58 when pulled their goalie in favour Physio with four. It came down to the top two Beckstead. Picking up the helpers were Rangers travelled to the Owen Webster sniped one of an extra attacker but it teams squaring off in the A final. Roxanne Baches and Jessica Legue. Picking Robert Guertin Arena in from Dodge. The Rangers was the Rangers who took Green 3 Blue 1 up the win in Green’s goal was Kristie Wade Gatineau on Sun., March 8, took a 4-1 lead into the advantage as Sharpley found Blue and Green tied with three points in and suffering the loss in Blue’s goal was Dana to take on the Hull-Volant second intermission. the abandoned cage at the for game two of the best-of- The Volant cut the deficit far end. seven NCJHL semifinal. in half at 5:27 of the third The Rangers took the The Rangers drew first period. The Volant moved to game 6-4 and a two-games- blood in the series with a 4-1 within one at 14:10 but the to-none lead in the series. victory. Rangers answered just four Picking up the win in the The Rangers opened the seconds later as Dodge Rangers’ goal was Sam scoring when Dylan pounded one home from Limoges-Ring. Sharpley slapped one to the back of the net from Jared Fenlong at 5:19 of the first period taking a 1-0 lead. The Rangers made it 2-0 when Matthew O’Brien ripped one to the top of the net from Jordan Dodge at 7:48. The Rangers took a three-goal lead when WDLHL A champs Brayden Forestell slammed KC’s Lawn Maintenance took the A championship in the Winchester and District one home from Cooper Ladies’ Hockey League on Sun., March 8, over the Main St. Clothing Company. Kingston and Dylan The champions are, front from left, Jessica Legue, Vicki Van Hoof, Kristie Wade, Sharpley with just nine Brina Whitley, Eleanor Robinson and Roxanne Backes. Back from left, Cheryl seconds remaining in the The Rangers’ forward, Dylan Sharpley (11) cele- Armstrong (sponsor), Jackie Boulanger (coach), Ashley Middleton, Alyson Sample, opening frame. The Rangers brates after scoring the game’s opening goal with Stephanie Casselman, Heather Erwin, Kaila Beckstead, Laurena Matthies, Grace took a 3-0 lead into the first teammates, Brayden Forestell and Jacob Servage. 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TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 Pilot project aims to achieve parity in municipal politics Joseph Morin “This is what we need to work on and thing and he said, “I personally firmly Villager Staff we are behind when we compare ourselves believe that when people are looking at the RUSSELL–A project to encourage to the rest of Ontario. There is some work election process, they find the person who women in the United Counties of Prescott- that needs to be done and it will not happen best suits their values, who they think will Russell to become more involved in naturally. do the best job; whether it is a man or municipal politics has received support “I am not saying women are way better woman it makes no difference.” from the Russell council. than men. It is not about being better, it is The mayor feels the project has a lot of The pilot project, called Towards Parity about having more balance,” said Lanthier. good points. in Prescott-Russell, was presented to the Lanthier feels that the demographics of “They are focused on the female Russell council at the March 2 meeting by the country do not reflect a balance, in population but it could be geared for project leader Marie-Noëlle Lanthier. municipal politics, between men and anyone,” he said. “We are encouraging women from all women. “Councils should be a little more Lanthier’s presentation included a brief municipalities to participate,” said Lanthier. reflecting of the demographics in their look at some of the project goals. The project will be officially launched community and younger people. Less than The plan is to create the “Women and this June and Lanthier stresses that women 10 per cent of all elected municipal officials Politics Prescott-Russell” advisory from all the region, not just Prescott- are between the ages of 18 and 40 years committee to strategically advise about the Russell, are encouraged to take part. old. The median age in Ontario at the same planning and implementation of the The idea behind the project is to provide time is about 40 years old.” “Towards Parity in Prescott-Russell” women who are interested in becoming Russell Mayor Pierre Leroux and his project. Marie-Noëlle Lanthier’s pilot involved in their municipality’s politics council supported the project. A steering committee has been set up to project will encourage women with the tools to run for a municipal “There was just a letter of support,” said bring together elected and non-elected from all municipalities to partici- political position. Leroux. women interested in advancing the project. pate more in municipal politics. “You want more than 40 per cent or less “At this point they have not asked This group will mobilize the necessary Courtesy photo than 60 per cent of either sex whether it be anything else of us,” said the mayor. resources to achieve the desired objectives. men or women so that you have a balanced The mayor does not believe promoting Six elected women are participating on this demystifying certain beliefs about the roles approach to things. Women are brought up one sex over the other is the issue. committee. of elected officials and municipal politics in in a different way and have a different “I think a campaign to educate the public The committee will be working to general, present positive role models of perspective,” said Lanthier. is never a bad thing,” he said. design and conduct an awareness campaign women already involved in politics, and She said Russell is 49 per cent male and “Personally I vote for the best person on the place of women in politics influence the general public opinion in 51 per cent female but when it comes to whether they are a man or a women,” said This “social marketing” campaign has Prescott-Russell by demystifying the role of elected officials women represent only 21 the mayor. three objectives: stimulate Prescott-Russell women in politics and their ability to be a per cent. He believes the pilot project is a positive women’s interest in municipal politics by politician.

when Hydro crews are on the scene. “I have previously witnessed terrible Russell looks to the future Councillor calls for vigilance cuttings by Hydro and over-zealous work,” she wrote to Fortin. “Some trees while respecting the past when Hydro One trims trees were simply lobbed off with no consideration for aesthetics.” Joseph Morin they look at things from an Tom Van Dusen and trimming is done carefully. Saucier is also concerned about Villager Staff accessibility point of view, Villager Staff “Our neighbours are very proud of Garlon, a product Hydro has used for RUSSELL – The for example. With three RUSSELL – Residents of Russell the tree-lined street and very protective vegetation elimination which she Russell council has created high schools in the Township’s most scenic, stately of the few remaining trees along it,” claims is unsafe for humans, animals two more committees it township he believes if he thoroughfare have been notified by Forced Road resident Harry Baker and nearby streams. Fortin said there hopes will better reflect the can attract a few to the Hydro One that tree trimming is wrote to Hydro One forestry technician would be no spraying. character of their committee from each high planned where there’s interference with David Fortin. Noting that five trees on She noted much of the east side of community. school their input would be power lines. his property are marked for trimming, Forced Road backs against a South At the council’s March 2 valuable. The utility is permitted by law to he asked to be notified when the work Nation Conservation-protected ravine meeting, Russell Mayor With the input from undertake such work along the road is to be done “so I can arrange to be at containing a creek running into the Pierre Leroux got to fulfill students he feels the allowance but residents and township home to observe.” Castor River. The property was donated an election promise by council would have a better councillor Cindy Saucier hope cutting An environmental lobbyist for 25 with the intention of protecting creating seniors and teens chance to see if there is years, Saucier is a member majestic trees that grow there. She cited advisory committees. anything missing or of council’s environmental one pine close to the road which she “That was part of something that could make committee, Trees for called the “Elbow Tree” for which something I wanted to a difference as far as Tomorrow, and Eco East. she’s trying to secure heritage status. To bring forward after the decisions they make for the While she has been date, that tree hasn’t been marked by election and council community. reassured by Fortin that Hydro and doesn’t appear to interfere supported it,” said Leroux. “They are our future utmost care will be taken with any power lines. The mayor’s belief is leaders so they should get with trimming, she’s As to Hydro’s intention of removing that different community involved in the process,” asking Forced Road “diseased, dead or dangerous trees,” groups view their said Leroux. residents and other Saucier said the street was recently community with their own The same reasoning is villagers to remain vigilant assessed by an arborist who found bias and point of view. used for the creation of a nothing of concern. She added the “This would be a youth committee with seniors in Russell councillor Cindy Saucier at township can’t afford to lose any trees lens or senior’s lens,” he mind. A seniors’ perspective what she calls the “Elbow Tree” on as it only has 12 per cent forest said. in an aging community Forced Road. Saucier has expressed coverage compared to a recommended The mayor said the would be invaluable. concern to Hydro One about upcom- minimum of 30 per cent to sustain township has an Leroux will be chairing ing tree trimming. Van Dusen photo wildlife. accessibility committee and both committees.

It is the same bus route but the township is just adding Extra service pushes up Russell bus fares another time slot. Joseph Morin only trend on their existing service. “That was the reason “At the end of 2019 we saw a lot of new users come Villager Staff for the increase,” said Russell Mayor Pierre Leroux. on,” Leroux explained. When the township saw what was RUSSELL – Bus fares for service to Ottawa have The township provides a bus service to Ottawa, happening and people were beginning to complain, the increased by 2.5 per cent. The regular monthly pass is through a contract with 417 Bus Lines. council felt it was time to make some kind of decision. now $253, an increase of $6 and the student monthly “What was happening was that the bus was running at “The contract we signed is a six-month contract. It pass went to $182, an increase of $4. full capacity,” said Leroux. “We had people who were will give us an opportunity to see if it’s functioning and A one-way trip is $15 and a booklet of 10 tickets is having to stand up, so we had to add a bus.” if we are able to add more users to it,” explained Leroux. $102. “In between two other runs there will be a third run, The more users who take advantage of the bus The demand for more room on the bus has resulted in so that there will be more flexibility and we wouldn’t service, the closer the municipality comes to being able an increase in bus fares for Russell users. find ourselves in a situation where we could not let to reduce its contribution to the service. The rural township has decided to add another bus to people on the bus because we were over capacity,” he The mayor said that the service is trending towards its service because of complaints about a standing-room said. being in a cost-recovery position. MARCH 11 Page 16.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-10 2:54 PM Page 1

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children aged 6 to 17 2020 beneficiary grieving the death of a Tom Van Dusen high fashion. This year’s parent, sibling or other Villager Staff theme, “Camp Ladies significant person. RUSSELL – For the past Night,” will take it down a Participants get a camp 17 years, Judy McFaul has notch, with organizers experience which combines been organizing Ladies calling for an anticipated grief education and Night in Russell. For the 500 guests to wear their best emotional support with past 16 years, Lynne Rochon outdoor togs. That’s in traditional activities. Since has been right there beside sympatico with this year’s there’s no timeline on grief, her. Together, along with recipient Camp Erin, which there’s no restriction as to dozens of volunteers, the is operated every June at when a grieving young women have raised Rideau Hill Camp, person can attend the camp, $400,000 for a wide variety Kemptville. said Finch farmer Lianne of charitable causes, most of The music will match the Acres Hanna, regional them healthcare related. theme, with country band coordinator for the program. Along with members of Rainwater Whiskey Camp Erin has partnered At the public launch of Ladies Night 2020, Camp Erin was designated the the Russell Agricultural providing the tunes. The with registered charity beneficiary of this year’s fundraising effort. The organizing committee con- Society Ladies Night women-only event will also Carefor Health & sists of (from the left) Josee Nugent, Sarah Dupont, Judy McFaul, Lynne committee, McFaul and include full dinner, live Community Services as its Rochon and Michelle St. Pierre. Van Dusen photo Rochon are back at it, with auction and prize draws. In sponsoring body. Carefor the 2020 edition of Ladies the past, the party for many provides a variety of help Camp Erin continue Scotiabank ended its that process. Night set for May 8 at the used to move on to the old services for families, from doing its valuable work in matching funds program Coinciding with Russell Arena. Although it Russell House Pub and later nursing, to assisted living, to Eastern Ontario. What with three years ago. International Women’s day seems like an odd fit, the to the Russell Legion but end-of-life care. $55 tickets, sponsors and Having experienced her on Sunday, the 2020 Ladies high-fashion Ladies Night times and tastes have It’s a perfect fit for Ladies donors, average yearly own personal loss, Richon Night was launched Fri., has always been sponsored changed. Night, McFaul said, adding proceeds for Ladies Night said the grieving never really March 6 at Bay Street Salon by the agricultural society. Camp Erin is a national organizers are keen to use are about $20,000. The take stops and it’s a good fit for & Spa in Embrun, an event Correction: traditionally bereavement program for their fundraising machine to was closer to $25,000 before Ladies Night to help with partner.

Russell councillors raise the decreased from five to three. Legion sets lineup for June day-long concert The penalty for too many missed cost of missing meetings meetings was increased from $100 to RUSSELL – It’s shaping up to be a great all-day concert. The Russell Legion’s parking lot party on June 20 will feature 10 hours of music from five bands, as well as Joseph Morin $400 for the mayor and from $50 to $200 lots of food and fun. Villager Staff for the rest of the members of the council. Set to play at the parking lot event are: Brea Lawrenson, Arc of Fire, Chris Labelle, RUSSELL – Russell Township Also changed was the wording related Eastbound of Bytown and Branded. councillors have approved incentives to to the process a council member must Tickets are now on sale for $20 (early bird prices). Last year the event sold out, so ensure everyone around the council table adhere to in order to have an authorized get your tickets early. is paying attention. meeting absence without any penalty. Tickets can be purchased at the Legion or by emailing [email protected]. The group, at their regular council Another suggestion was new extra meeting on Mon., Mar. 2, decided to remuneration for attending more than 27 increase the monetary penalty for any council meetings in a one-year period. councillor who misses a certain number of The frequent attendee would receive $200 Embrun entrepreneurs receive start-up grant council meetings. per meeting ($400 per meeting for the L’ORIGNAL – Eight entrepreneurs from Marc-André Clément of the Entrepreneur The number of meetings that can be mayor), once the threshold of meetings is the region have received total grant funding Lifestyle Academy, Renée Gendron of Vitae missed without any kind of penalty was reached. of $40,000 under the Starter Company Plus Dynamics and Aline Gravel of the program for their respective businesses. Municipality of Champlain. Participants The recipients each received a grant attended business workshops, which topics CDSBEO using virtual reality to introduce funding of $5,000: which ranged from marketing, financial Chantale and Nathalie Deslauriers – basics, creativity, sales, and motivation to skilled trades fix broken wires. In the would be right for them. Académie Shanthaly – Embrun making their elevator pitch. electrician program, users Virtual reality simulations of Marie-Pier Vandette – The “These training and networking sessions KEMPTVILLE – Virtual are challenged to test job sites are a fun and Interdisciplinary Family Centre of Eastern helped participants in writing a business plan reality and specialized job voltage levels in outlets and engaging way to explore Ontario – Rockland and in delivering a pitch in front of a panel skills were discussed at the replace broken wires. opportunities,” noted Edgar Soriano and Fiona Taylor – of judges. The Starter Company Plus Catholic District School Currently, CDSBEO is McCormick. Empress Distribution & Supply – program also allowed many to connect with Board of Eastern Ontario one of only four school Dan Lortie, CDSBEO Hawkesbury each other. We are certain that they acquired board meeting on Tues., boards in Canada using Ontario youth Félip Duval – F.J.D. Service – good tools to help them succeed in their March 3. The board heard virtual reality to inform apprenticeship coordinator, Plantagenet entrepreneurial career,” said Liza Langevin, an update on the Specialist student career pathways commented: “For the last 15 Karl Couture – Jumper Farm – Limoges project officer with the Prescott and Russell High Skills Major Program planning. years, the CDSBEO has and virtual reality learning “It is amazing that been active in the promotion Louis Piccone – Larvage Inc. – Entrepreneurship Centre. experiences. students have this of skilled trades and Hawkesbury This financial assistance, in the form of a CDSBEO is taking career opportunity to explore, apprenticeships through the Chantale Stucker – Event Resource non-refundable grant, can help with the exploration to a new level in learn, and discover a variety Ontario Youth Specialist – Rockland purchase of equipment, their marketing and its Grade 10 Careers’ of career options through Apprenticeship with Justin Fisher – Covenant Springs Farm – any other entrepreneurial expenses. classes. This year, students the immersive power of excellent results. This new Curran (Pendleton) Langevin noted the Starter Company Plus have the opportunity to use virtual reality,” explained technology will allow us to Through the Starter Company Plus program, funded by the Ontario government CareerLabs VR, a virtual board chair Todd Lalonde. reach a broader audience program, these entrepreneurs were able to and administered by local business enterprise reality program, to explore “This virtual reality (VR) and attract new students to obtain advice from Antoine B. Carrière and centres, will be back again this year. the skilled trades in an system puts students in the the apprenticeship immersive, virtual driver’s seat to see, hear, pathway.” THE 2019 INCOME TAX RETURN HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED. environment. and experience the job itself, Specialist High Skills RUSSELL, Students can choose from without ever leaving the Major (SHSM) programs INCLUDING SEVERAL NEW TAX CREDITS. 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