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PM40050631R8905 Volume 127, Number 36 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Nestlé Tea cancelled CHESTERVILLE - The – NOTICE – Nestlé Tea planned for March 24 has been cancelled. The event was Temporarily organized by the Chesterville and District suspending Historical Society to share memories of the Nestlé publication plant in Chesterville. If you would instead like to write Etcetera Publications is down your memories of the temporarily suspending plant, please send them to publication of The Carolyn Goddard at Chesterville Record and carol.goddard@sympatico. Villager News due to ca. concerns about the health and safety of our workers Dinner dance in the face of the COVID- 19 outbreak. Our business cancelled brings us into contact with CHESTERVILLE – a large number of people, The Chesterville Rotary and we wish to minimize Club's Dutch Heritage the risk for our team and Dinner and Dance planned the public. The office will for April 4 is cancelled due be closed until further to COVID-19 concerns. notice. Once health Tickets will be refunded authorities provide by the organization. guidance that we can return Changes coming to long-term care home Way to go! to business as usual, we There was a great deal to celebrate on March 13 with news that funding for an expansion of the Dundas will do so. We look forward Manor Long-Term Care Home is going ahead. Here, Long-Term Care Minister Dr. Merilee Fullerton along CHESTERVILLE – with Winchester District Memorial Hospital CEO Cholly Boland sing “YMCA,” specially repurposed with Hat's off to local to resuming operations in businesses that have found the near future. lyrics about Dundas Manor. The song was first sung at the manor’s 40th anniversary. Morin photo ways to better serve the community in this time of need. Foodland in Russell Stay home: Schools, events Dundas Manor expansion gets green light offered to do deliveries, Joseph Morin He pointed out that residents in Dundas and many community shut down in response to Record Staff Manor come from all over the region. volunteers stepped “Eighty per cent of the residents come from forward to help. The WINCHESTER – The Dundas Manor COVID-19 threat North and South Dundas, the reminder are Finch Market is Long-Term Care Home has finally heard collaborating with Fat Cindy Macdonald the news everyone has been waiting for. from North Stormont, North Grenville, Les's Chipstand to deliver Record Staff The Minister of Long-Term Care, Dr. Russell and Ottawa,” he said. orders. Another grocery CHESTERVILLE – The overwhelming message from Merrilee Fullerton, arrived in North Dundas Smirle noted that the manor, which was store has set aside certain public health officials at the end of last week is: Stay home! Fri., Mar. 13 and announced that funding built in the 1970s, had 60 beds and has been hours only for seniors. Across Ontario, schools have been closed and residents was now available to add 30 new long-term expanded three times. Dundas Manor resident Joan Dunlop had These are just a few have been advised to stay at home as much as possible and care beds and redevelop the 98 existing something to say as well. examples; many others are practice social distancing. Public health officials advise beds at the facility. “I speak on behalf of the residents of quietly making similar against large gatherings. The announcement was held in North accommodations. Dundas Manor who love this home and the As these directives became widespread, the second half Dundas council chambers rather than at people who live and work here. We have of last week was marked by panic-buying and a scramble to Dundas Manor, as a precaution due to the made the very best of an outdated physical cancel or postpone events. On the weekend, the United coronavirus pandemic. structure, but we are very happy about Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry recorded its Dundas Manor board chair Bill Smirle today’s announcement. This will provide first positive case of COVID-19, the illness caused by the served as the master of ceremonies for the each resident with a better living novel coronavirus. announcement, saying: “We have the most environment, so we sincerely thank you Public health guidelines are changing rapidly, and all kind, considerate, thoughtful, generous from the bottom of our hearts,” she said. Continued on page 7 people in Ontario.” Continued on page 2 5IF0MEGPSE5FBN5IF5SVTUFE/BNFUP%PJU3JHIU
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Page 2 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, March 18, 2020 Dundas Manor Continued from the front The $32-million renovation project will need a fundraising component to add to the already pledged dollars from government and municipalities. The Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) will be acting as the fundraising arm of the project in the community; the amount needed from the community is an estimated $11 million. The announcement on March 13 involved all levels of government. Pictured here are: Dundas Manor board chair Bill Smirle, North Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser, MPP Construction is expected Minister Fullerton (left) was presented with a special to begin in late 2021. “We Jim McDonell, the Honourable Dr. Merrilee Fullerton, Dundas Manor resident Joan Dunlop, Dundas Manor administrator Susan Poirier, Pastor Debbie Poirier and Dundas Manor t-shirt by manor resident Joan Dunlop are very much looking along with the manor’s administrator Susan Poirier. forward to working with the WDMH CEO Cholly Bolland. Morin photo Morin photo community and the Dundas Boland added, “I also want to thank Rural Healthcare stay but rather go to live. Manor team to raise the funds needed to make this long- Integration (RHI) board chair Bill Smirle and the entire In speaking of long-term care homes, she mentioned awaited dream a reality,” noted Kristen Casselman, Dundas Manor board for their tireless efforts in how her family, like many others, has had to deal with managing director of the WDMH Foundation. planning and advocating for this much-needed new caring for an aging family member. “We know a new building will be expensive but we also home.” “We are all touched by long-term care,” she said. know that we can raise our share of the dollars,” said Minister Fullerton applauded the Dundas community for In closing Smirle declared, “Bring on the bulldozers. Smirle. being able to get things done in their community. This has been a long process and there is still much to do, Cholly Boland, the CEO of the WDMH, praised all She said over the past 30 years she has had many but today we will celebrate.” those who have been advocating for a new Dundas Manor. opportunities to visit long-term care homes. “We have an The preliminary plans for the renovated Dundas Manor He said, “On behalf of the residents who call Dundas aging population and long wait times. We have made it our have been completed; there will be more accessible space, Manor home, and the staff, physicians, and volunteers who mission as a dedicated ministry of long-term care to put wider halls and larger windows. care for them, thank you to the ministry for this long- residents front and center.” The current four-bed rooms will change to two residents awaited announcement.” She said the manor is not a place where people just go to per room.
competition organized by A Bunch of People Arts and COVID-19 response: What’s open/closed in your area Events will proceed using Cindy Macdonald of its 2019-2020 season. Optimiste Club March Ontario Parks has Hydro One has an online format. The public Record Staff Matilda Memorial Break day-out, Sunshine cancelled all planned events announced a Pandemic reading of the finished CHESTERVILLE – The Recreation has cancelled Club meetings, and the Club until further notice and all Relief Fund to assist works on March 28 has response of businesses and this year's Easter Egg Hunt. Optimiste Prime Rib supper. public Ontario Parks customers affected by the been cancelled. community organizations to Chesterville & District buildings, such as visitor novel coronavirus. The Bell Canada is waiving the public health threat of Lions Club has cancelled POSTPONED centres, will be closed. utility will offer financial extra usage fees for COVIC-19, the illness the car rally scheduled for March 28: Celebrating Outdoor recreational assistance as well as residential internet. caused by the novel March 28. Women event, Winchester opportunities including increased payment Rogers and Fido have coronavirus, has been swift. Metcalfe and District Courts: All Provincial camping and day use will flexibility to customers temporarily removed data The Eastern Ontario Health Lions Club has cancelled Offences Act matters still be available at experiencing hardship. usage caps for customers on Unit directed on March 13 Thursday night euchre scheduled from March 16 operating parks. The Writing in 150 limited home internet plans. that all community and games until further notice. through to and including sports complexes be closed, All SDG library branches April 3 will be adjourned ADAPTATIONS and libraries only open are closed until April 6. Due and rescheduled to a later Stanley's Old Maple Casselman Forensic Accounting under certain conditions. dates on materials currently date. Check the notice at Lane Farm: All attractions To stay up to date with checked out will be sdgcounties.ca for details. on the farm have been & Tax Services cancellations and closures, extended and holds will be closed, including the social media and the temporarily suspended. CLOSED Pancake House, but the gift Let 38 years of CRA experience work for you! websites of each Residents can continue to The Cornwall Legion is shop will be open March 21 organization are the best use online services at closed until April 6. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Barry Casselman CPA, CGA, CFE methods, but here is a www.sdglibrary.ca. The Winchester Legion Sand Road Maple Farm: 613-858-1107 partial list of the status of All movies at the North is closed until April 1. The the restaurant is closed and [email protected] local events and groups, as Dundas Theatre are March general meeting, sugar bush tours are casselmanforensicaccounting.net of Mar. 16. cancelled until further scheduled for March 30, is cancelled, but the onsite P.O. Box 283, Williamsburg, Ontario K0C 1H0 notice. also cancelled. store remains open. CANCELLED Moose Creek Recreation The Dundas County Events at the Greely has cancelled all events Archives is closed until Legion are cancelled. scheduled between March further notice, and, by Metcalfe Curling Club 13 and April 5 including extension, the Loyalist Ambush Spring Fling Dance has cancelled the remainder Family Movie Night, the Resource Centre. Friday, March 27th Municipality of South Dundas 34 Ottawa Street, PO Box 740, Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0 Chesterville Legion Tel: 613-543-2673 | Fax: 613-543-1076 | southdundas.com Opening Act - Sterling PUBLIC NOTICE Doors open 7 p.m. Show D 8:30 p.m. LE ate. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH DUNDAS L ter d NOTICE OF RESCHEDULING OF PUBLIC MEETINGS CONCERNING: Tickets on sale at the Legiont a la or online at CANCEled a A PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENT www.ambushchesterville.eventbrite.caedu and also at the door. esch FOR THE BETTANCOURT APARTMENT COME SUPPORTbe r YOUR LOCAL LEGION 3880 COUNTY ROAD 7 To WEST PART LOT 19, CONCESSION 7 Tickets $20.00 Age of Majority only. (FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF WILLIAMSBURG) AND A PROPOSED ZONING BY LAW AMENDMENT FOR THE MORRISBURG APARTMENT LOT 11 ON REGISTERED PLAN NO. 46, COUNTY ROAD 2 (FORMER GEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP OF WILLIAMSBURG) TAKE NOTICE that due to COVID-19, the Public Meetings for the above noted proposed Offi cial Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendments applications which were scheduled for the 16th of March, 2020 have been rescheduled. The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Dundas will be rescheduling both Public Meetings to the 6th day of April 2020, at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Offi ce. DATED at the Municipality of South Dundas this 16th day of March 2020. Brenda M. Brunt, CMO Director of Corporate Services/Clerk Municipality of South Dundas 34 Ottawa Street, P.O. Box 740 Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0 Telephone: (613) 543-2673 MARCH 18 Page 03.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-17 1:45 PM Page 1
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 3 St. Lawrence College student is region’s first COVID-19 case Cindy Macdonald the health unit began the process of contact students who were part of the group the campus, including residences. St. Record Staff tracing to determine who might have been meeting. Lawrence College has made the decision to CORNWALL – The first local person to exposed to the woman. The EOHU’s The woman developed mild symptoms close the campus. test positive for COVID-19, the illness investigation determined that the positive of cough as well as generalized aches and According to the EOHU statement on caused by the novel coronavirus, is a student attended only one class at St. pain. On March 12, she presented herself to Mar. 15: “The EOHU does not feel that the female in her 30s from the Prescott-Russell Lawrence College after returning from New the emergency department at the Glengarry college was at risk because of this single area. Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, medical officer York. This was on March 10, the day after Memorial Hospital in Alexandria. EOHU positive case, since we have been diligent of health at the Eastern Ontario Health Unit her return. She also attended a group says that the hospital took all necessary in tracking down the contacts of this case (EOHU), provided more information about meeting with three people on this same precautions and followed standard and her exposure was limited. However, we the case on Sunday evening. date. At that time, she had no respiratory operating procedures, including infection do support the closing of the campus as part The individual is a nursing student at St. symptoms. control, testing, and assessment. of our collective social distancing measures Lawrence College in Cornwall, who Out of an abundance of caution, the Late in the afternoon on March 14, the test to reduce the risk of COVID-19 spread in returned home from a trip to New York on EOHU identified four potential close came back confirming that the woman had general.” March 9. Following testing for COVID-19, contacts of the woman, who are now being COVID-19; to date, this is the only positive For more information about COVID-19, the patient was discharged home where she monitored and are self-isolating; one of COVID-19 case in the EOHU region. please consult EOHU.ca/coronavirus and remains in self-isolation and is improving. which is a contact from the class the Beyond these contacts, EOHU Ontario’s website at Ontario.ca/coronavirus, Once the positive test was confirmed, woman attended and the other three are the determined there was no threat to the rest of where you’ll find a new self-assessment tool. Spring is EOHU recommends temporary closure of on the way! bars, restaurants, churches community, and protect the A sure sign of most vulnerable residents, spring in the north CORNWALL – In Along with these including seniors and country is the alignment with provincial and measures, the EOHU is people with pre-existing beginning of the federal governments, Dr. Paul advising people not to gather health conditions.” maple syrup sea- Roumeliotis, medical officer in groups larger than 50. The EOHU is also son. On March 7, of health at the Eastern “These measures are an recommending that people maple syrup pro- Ontario Health Unit (EOHU), unprecedented step to stay home when possible ducers and local cit- is strongly recommending the protect the health and safety and avoid non-essential izens attended the temporary closure of bars, of all residents in the United outings. “Staying home will ceremonial first tap churches, restaurants and Counties of Stormont, help protect your health and at Sand Road theatres, to prevent the spread Dundas and Glengarry, that of your loved ones,” Maple Farm in North Stormont. Angela Coleman, who, with husband Scott of COVID-19, effective as of Prescott and Russell, and says Dr. Roumeliotis, Coleman, owns Sand Road Maple Farm; told The Chesterville Record that the day March 18. the City of Cornwall,” says adding that “it will also help was beautiful with an excellent turnout to witness the first tap placed by SDSG MP Also on the list of Dr. Roumeliotis. “Adopting ensure that healthcare Eric Duncan, assisted by two children from the audience. Coleman explained that recommended shut-downs social distancing measures professionals can focus the first tap ceremony for the Eastern Ontario Maple Syrup Producers began in 2013 are daycare centres, will help limit the spread of their efforts on those who when the organization hosted the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers summer tour. This libraries, private schools COVID-19 in the need it most.” year the summer tour is being hosted by the Lanark Maple Syrup Producers and will and recreation centres. be held July 15 to 17. Former Chesterville resident Doug Thompson is shown taking All the municipalities within SDG had already a peek at the sap collection following the first tap. Courtesy photo Doug Thompson LOANER taken the precaution of CARS closing recreation centres, AVAILABLE and the SDG Library has ‘Putting the Service back in Automotive Service’ WDMH implements temporary closed its branches. • Oil Changes • Tune-ups • Brakes • Computer Diagnostics • Alignments Businesses that provide • Electrical Repairs • Tire Sales & Repairs the Emergency Department entrance (24/7 food takeout and delivery Now operating independently at LMS Motor Sales European Cars, ban on visitors for emergencies). Mandatory screening options are encouraged to Imports and 4349 County Rd. 31, Williamsburg will take place. continue operation, as these WINCHESTER – To help prevent the Domestics [email protected] spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), For now, regularly scheduled tests, services will help limit social 613-558-4742 patient visits are not permitted at this time clinics, rehabilitation and surgery will interactions between people. at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. continue, but this policy will be reviewed The hospital announced the new policy on daily, according to the WDMH statement. Sale of land for Tax Arrears March 16. Exceptions may be made on Clients will be notified if their scheduled compassionate grounds, and obstetrics appointment changes. By Public Tender patients may bring one support person Each patient room has a telephone and MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 with them. there is no charge for local calls. As well, “We know that family members are an family and friends can send virtual cards SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER important part of the healthcare team, but through the WDMH website at THE CORPORATION OF THE we want to ensure the safety and well- http://www.wdmh.on.ca/sendapatientecard. MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH DUNDAS being of our patients and our staff,” said For the latest updates about TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received Cholly Boland, CEO. “We look forward to coronavirus, please visit the Eastern until 11:00 a.m. local time on April 16, 2020 at the offi ce of the Clerk of the Municipality of South Dundas, welcoming visitors back to WDMH as Ontario Health Unit website at 34 Ottawa Street, Morrisburg, Ontario, KOC 1XO. soon as possible.” www.eohu.ca. For the latest updates on The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the offi ce of the Clerk of the Municipality of Everyone coming to WDMH will be what WDMH is doing to keep patients South Dundas, 34 Ottawa Street, Morrisburg, Ontario, KOC 1XO at 11:15 a.m. safe, please visit the WDMH website at required to use the main entrance of the Description of Lands: hospital (between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.) or www.wdmh.on.ca/coronavirus. 1. Pt Lt 31 Con 2 Williamsburg as in DR106949; South Dundas (PIN 66128-0191) Roll No. 05-06-001-003-74200 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,077.47 2. Lt 40 Pl 42; South Dundas (PIN 66136-0102) Roll No. 05-06-001- Rideau 001-29800 Minimum Tender Amount: $15,542.82 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a Auctions Inc. money order or of a bank draft or cheque certifi ed by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Public Vehicle & Equipment Auctions – monthly Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential Furniture Auctions – monthly purchasers. Liquidation Sales – daily This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the Online Auctions relevant land transfer tax. Check the website for dates, times & inventory The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. www.rideauauctions.com For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Sarah McMillan, Treasurer The Corporation of the Municipality of South Dundas Civic #2250, County Road 31, Winchester, ON 34 Ottawa Street P.O. 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By Tom Van Dusen By Carley Milne-Servage Student Council Communications customer, along with to breathing difficulties and On a roll expanded store sanitation the potential for COVID-19 school As I hunker down in my cycles and adding extra pneumonia, just as they are apartment in Russell staffing to try to keep up to annual strains of garden- cancellation Village, my arms wrapped with the mad rush. variety flu. This week, March 16-20, is our March break, but it around my six-pack of That’s an interesting The fact is, just as with doesn’t end there. Due to public health and safety Cashmere, the big question sideline: While some jobs the flu, almost all who concerns regarding the COVID-19 illness, North occurs to me once again: are being restricted during contract COVID-19 are Dundas and all publicly funded schools in Ontario will Do I have enough toilet the COVID-19 hysteria, going to recover. As of this safe, which is among the be closed for two weeks after March break. Schools will paper to weather the others are opening up due to writing on March 16, essential duties of elected hopefully be reopening on Mon., April 6. almighty poop storm manufacturing shortages Canada had about 350 representatives. Not only is this an extended break for students, but it is wafting across the land! and the mad rush on store diagnosed cases of COVID- And the TP fixation? I also a reminder for everyone to stay at home and avoid Then another question shelves for TP and the odd 19 and four deaths; think I’ve figured it out non-essential outings. This is to reduce the risk of occurs to me: What’s with food item. meanwhile, whatever flu after spotting an item on contracting and spreading the virus. Additionally, this extra this toilet paper obsession Why is TP at the top of strain is about in the land Facebook, the fount of all break is to prevent students who have recently travelled anyway? Did anybody so many shopping lists has infected thousands and contemporary knowledge. It from attending school for 14 days following their return. know it existed before the when the end of the world registered dozens of deaths. was about coloured TP… Anyone, youth or adults, who have returned from a trip, COVID-19 emergency (at least according to Also on the serious side, yes, children, once upon a must self-isolate for 14 days after they get home in order to struck? international media) may be the hysteria is causing a lot time the bathroom rolls make sure the virus is not transmitted to others undetected. You have all seen the upon us? I know there’s a of stress on our hard- came in pastel green, blue, This is a precaution put in place to keep COVID-19 from pictures by now of smug joke to fit that line but I working health care yellow and pink, perfect for affecting our area and our older population. Walmart shoppers backed can’t say it in this space. workers. So don’t waste coordinating with your Everyone is encouraged to stay home, avoid contact up to the loading doors, Many jokes about the their time with irrational towel sets, mats, coloured with others, and cancel large gatherings of people. We their carts overflowing with obsession have appeared on concerns and phantom toilets of the time, even hope to be back in school soon, but the health and bundles of TP, a few cans of social media, most not symptoms. Do everyone a with the wall paint. safety of our community is the most important thing something edible barely repeatable in a family favour and self-isolate for Obviously, TP is more right now. Stay safe, North Dundas! visible, leaving behind newspaper. two weeks. Make sure you than just a practical solution shelves wiped clean and Many suggestions as to have enough toilet paper. to a natural, er, situation. TP dismayed store clerks adequate alternates, such as Why the hysteria? Why brings us comfort. We’re wondering why they need Duct Tape and outhouse- worldwide closure of public somehow more secure in so much Charmin if they style torn up newspaper, places and services, the knowledge there’s have nothing to eat. have also come up. Thanks, including across Eastern plenty of soft, strong thick Uncertain times for small business owners The empty-shelf everybody, for not Ontario? I suppose it’s two-ply, even three-ply, on syndrome is striking specifically mentioning the primarily about playing it hand… and at hand. As a small business owner, I have certainly thought about everywhere, even at page on which my column the short- and long-term repercussions of the COVID-19 virus O’Reilly’s Independent in appears in the Chesterville on my business. With more than three years under my belt as Prescott where I spent the Record/Villager. Warden of SDG in self-isolation the sole proprietor of Coiffure Fusion Hair Studio located in weekend, singing karaoke I have a Facebook friend, SDG – Frank Prevost, warden of the United Counties the The Nation Township, I was finally seeing a rise in calls as usual at the local Legion an old newspaper hand like of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry is in self-isolation for hair appointments. I had always been told it takes three to and at Boomers Bar Friday me, whose main priority has after returning from an eight-day cruise, he announced five years to either “make it or break it” as a business owner. night, and carrying on the been replenishing his stash Sunday, March 15. I understand that worrying about the future of my modest party at two bars in of Molson Ex. When the The warden is following the directions of health-care and business may seem trivial to some in this uncertain time, Brockville on Saturday. food runs out, he suggests government officials who have suggested anyone returning but without those calls, I have this slight (for the moment) Call me irresponsible if you making a hearty soup of from vacations outside Canada should self-isolate. pang of unease as to where my next paycheque will come will. toilet paper, Purell and beer. “I was out of the country for eight days on a cruise from, especially long-term. I hadn’t been in to In another Facebook joke, a with my family. I am in good health and show no signs Even though most businesses, including myself, seem to O’Reilly’s lately because I mother is seen ordering her or symptoms of COVID-19,” said warden Prevost. “As be taking special precautions to ensure client safety, I still don’t like coughing, children at the dinner table a precautionary measure and following the advice of the have clients cancelling their appointments due to their feverish crowds but I’m told to shut up and eat their federal government, I will be in isolation for a planned special event or outing being postponed. And, yes, it makes the TP is gone, baby, gone! toilet paper. period of 14 days.” perfect sense for people staying at home to have little desire Congratulations to Chris The gallows humour has Prevost continued: “During the self-isolation period, to get their hair done. I mean, what is the point of self- O’Reilley for keeping definitely kicked in. I will continue working remotely and fulfilling my pampering when you are trapped in your house alone with customers updated on social There is a serious side to duties as best as possible as both the mayor of South only (in my case) your dog to impress. media about restocking this virus, with old folks Glengarry and warden of the United Counties of In all seriousness though, as far as I know, a newer coveted paper supplies and being particularly Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry.” business owner doesn’t have the luxury of being laid-off to plans to limit purchases per vulnerable to the virus due possibly collect employment insurance, in the event the COVID situation becomes even more dire. If this pandemic continues, the spread of the virus may EOHU’s Dr. Roumeliotis explains COVID-19 strategy not be the only crisis small business owners face. The Joseph Morin travelled to the U.S. prior to where and when they go somewhere. dilemma may be finding the income that will afford a Record Staff developing COVID-19 symptoms. He suggested that individuals be supply of food, medication and for some, continued shelter. CORNWALL – The Eastern Roumeliotis went on to say, “I aware of social distancing and Hopefully we won’t be an afterthought, and the government will think of us little businesses if they do Ontario Health Unit in Cornwall, true think the population should be aware working from home if that is an decide to provide handouts to those that are most in need. to its aim to be as transparent as that most of the people who have option. “Those are the kinds of things Maybe all this worry is for naught, and a vaccine is on possible, held a meeting last week symptoms and most of the people we we should be doing,” he said. with journalists to discuss the strategy have seen across Ontario have had Roumeliotis was happy with how the horizon. Edith Landreville of dealing with the novel coronavirus mild symptoms that have gone away the strategy to slow the virus down and COVID-19. on their own. I think that is important was going. Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. 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Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 5 Agricultural group to pay more Concert night The current three-year lease expires on in Morewood for space Sept. 30. In a request to council, the DACG There was a full house at Joseph Morin said they wanted to maintain exclusive use the New Origins Retreat Record Staff of the basement space when the new lease in Morewood, located in WINCHESTER – The North Dundas agreement commences in October. North the former Morewood council has decided that one of its regular Dundas Mayor Tony Fraser said, “We United Church, for the tenants at the Nelson LaPrade Centre in decided to maintain the current rental of Intimate Concert of Chesterville will have to pay the property $2,000 plus the property taxes. Whatever Traditional and Original taxes assessed on their space. MPAC assess that portion of the building to Music on March 7. The The Dundas Agriculture Community be, is what the property tax will have to be concert, during which Group (DACG) has been leasing the lower paid by that group. It doesn't burden the traditional music level of the Nelson LaPrade Centre at 9 taxpayer and it’s a fair amount that needs to accompanied new musi- William Street since 2005. The group is be collected.” cal compositions, was made up of the Dundas Federation of Most municipal property is tax hosted by local folk Agriculture, the Dundas Soil and Crop exempt, however, land and structures music trio Ha’Looney. Improvement Association, Dundas Farm owned by municipalities are not exempt if Montreal harpist Marie Safety, and the Chesterville and District occupied exclusively by a tenant who Hamilton performed Agricultural Society. would be taxable, if the tenant owned the during the event as did The group wanted to continue to lease land. Ha’Looney members Tony Glen, Rachelle Eves and Harmony Koiter. It was an the space but also wanted to have exclusive A recent Municipal Property Tax evening to remember as there was plenty of opportunity to listen to the music, use of it. The group has been paying the Assessment (MPAC), which is an visit with friends and enjoy some tasty treats. The treats included cookies from municipality $2,000 plus HST every year assessment of the property, highlighted that Simply Baked Catering in Winchester which were decorated with the logos of the for the exclusive use of the space; the the group uses the space exclusively; when performers. Chesterville resident Gabrielle Thomas is seen offering some cookies utilities are paid by the township and the that happens the tenant is alone responsible from Simply Baked Catering to harpist Marie Hamilton. Thompson Goddard photo lease amount has not changed since 2013. for the building’s property tax. SERVICE DIRECTORY
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birthday ST. CLARE’S The United Church of Canada ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CHRIST CHURCH UNITED NORTH DUNDAS 5 Casselman Street, Chesterville cheer Rev. John Wilcox Pastor: Debbie Poirier 613-774-2236 613-448-2532 Carolyn Thompson Goddard www.stclaresanglican.ca Church Offi ce Hours: Wed. & Fri., 9 A.M. - 2 P.M. Record Staff 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester Sunday March 22, 2020 Sunday March 22, 2020 WILLIAMSBURG – 10:30 A.M. 10:00 A.M. – Worship Service There was an air of Family Service Sunday School at 10:15 A.M. with Music and Sunday School excitement as members of a You are invited to join us. April 2020 local guiding group April 2020 gathered at their March 9 meeting to pack birthday boxes. Each of these is filled with various items After spending an enjoyable evening putting together birthday boxes for needed to put together a Community Food Share, leaders and members of the 1st South Dundas Sparks, child’s birthday party. The Brownies and Girl Guides gather for a photo with the boxes ready for distribution. NATIONSIDE The United Church of Canada 1st South Dundas troop has Thompson Goddard photo PENTECOSTAL CHURCH AVONMORE-FINCH- Rev. Edwin Valles MARTINTOWN 31 members between the respectively and the E-mail: [email protected] PASTORAL CHARGE ages of 5-13 years and is Rainbow Unit members Offi ce 613-448-2272 described as a Rainbow IDP Group Inc., Minister: Rev. Lois Gaudet provide items such as 171 Main Street North BBA, BTH, MDIV Unit because there are candles, plates, serviettes, Chesterville Contact : Tel: 613-346-1648 Sparks, Brownies, Guides treat bag items, streamers Sunday March 22, 2020 Email: [email protected] Sunday March 22, 2020 and Pathfinders. 10:30 A.M. – Sunday Worship Service and other party necessities. Fourth Sunday of Lent Leader Hannah Barkley & Sunday School Once the items were Tues., 7:00 P.M. – Prayer & Praise Worship with Rev. Lois 9:15 A.M. – explained this project has sorted, counted and Everyone Welcome. Chalmers, Finch 11:00 A.M. – Community Centre, been going on for organized on tables, the Affi liated with the Pentecostal Martintown approximately a decade, Assemblies of Canada young ladies organized Come and worship with our family with the birthday boxes themselves into groups of April 2020 where all are welcome and Christ is Lord. being donated later to the three, collected a box and April 2020 Community Food Share filled it with party supplies. organization which serves Girl Guide Lauren Meharg the Counties of Dundas and explained she enjoyed Stormont. This year the putting together the birthday organization hoped to fill at boxes because it helps those HARMONY least 40 birthday boxes for PRESBYTERIAN in the community. After From the left: Nadia Tibben, Lauren Meharg, Sophia COMMUNITY use in the community. CHURCH - Morewood less than an hour all the Graham and Emma Winters from 1st South Dundas CHURCH ST. ANDREW’S - Chesterville Barkley said Laura’s boxes were filled, checked assemble a birthday box. Thompson Goddard photo Evangelical Missionary Church ST. PAUL’S - Winchester ValueMart in Morrisburg by leaders and ready to be 12010 Ormond Road & Hwy. 31 Rev. Bruce Kemp, B.A. S.T.M. 613-774-5170 and the Winchester donated in a few weeks to Community Food Share to receive the bounty 613-267-0928 Rev. Daniel L. Wallace, Sunday March 22, 2020 Foodland donate cake Community Food Share. Team Leader, said “families included in the birthday Senior Pastor CHESTERVILLE -ce 9:00lle dA.M. mixes and cake icing Jane Schoones, are extremely appreciative boxes.” www.harmony-church.org WINCHESTERices can - 10:00 29. A.M. Sunday March 22, 2020 Serv 22 & MOREWOODfor March - 11:15 A.M. 9:30 A.M. – Bible Discussion Everyone Welcome. & Pre-Service Prayer COME EXPECTING –LEAVE REJOICING 10:30 A.M. – Worship Service Message by Rev. Daniel Wallace April 2020 6:30 P.M. – Bible Time & Prayer Service Monday Men’s: Men’s High Single, Frank Jerome 301; Winchester Odd Couples: Men’s High Single, Darryl Preparing Disciples of Jesus. Men’s High Triple, Frank Jerome 818. Team Standings: Britton 261; Men’s High Triple, Darryl Britton 681; Men’s Sunday School & Nursery available. Alley Rats 13, Country Boys 12, Raiders 12, Alley Cats 12, High Average, Matt Hartle/Darryl Britton 211; Ladies’ April 2020 East-Ont 8, A-Team 6. High Single, Lori Mosiuk 220; Ladies’ High Triple, Pat Tuesday Mixed: Men’s High Single, Ron Robinson 313; Middleton 550; Ladies’ High Average, Pat Middleton 170. ST. MARY’S Men’s High Triple, Ron Robinson 803; Ladies’ High Single, Team Standings: Mental Mishaps 283.5, King Henry’s ANGLICAN CHURCH Sandra Bloom 222; Ladies’ High Triple, Sandra Bloom 565. Court 270.5, Pin Pluckers 269.5, The Morrisburg 139 Castor Street, Russell, ON Team Standings: Hope 201, Love 201, Faith 161.5, Charity 156.5. Sandbaggers 267, Harley 255.5, The Chickipoos 254. Parish Offi ce: 613-445-3226 Presiding: Rev. Anne Quick Defenders: Men’s High Single, Ossie Linton 260; [email protected] Men’s High Triple, Max Vanoers 605; Ladies’ High Single, Youth Bowling Canada ST. MARY Website: www.stmarysrussell.ca Laurie Lacombe 205; Ladies’ High Triple, Gwen Clarke YBC Peewees: Girl’s High Single, Danika Bissonnette 130; OF THE PRESENTATION Sunday March 22, 2020 508. Team Standings: Brian 248.5, Glendon 235, The 9:00 A.M. – Holy Eucharist Girl’s High Double, Danika Bissonnette 230; Boy’s High Single, CATHOLIC CHURCH 10:30 A.M. – Holy Eucharist Funny Bones 218, Gwen 215, CCBD 208.5.5. Isaac Bradley 169; Boy’s High Double, Isaac Bradley 265. Team Administration Priest: Sunday School at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday Ladies: Ladies’ High Single, Janice Standings: Bruins 162, Kings 149.5, Leafs 111, Sharks 97.5. Fr. Charles Enyinnia St. Mary’s Church is engaged in actively Paquette 215; Ladies’ High Triple, Dorothy Thomas 529. YBC Bantams: Girl’s High Single, Paige Michaud 167; Parish Secretary: sharing God’s unconditional grace and love. Patricia Guy - 613-448-3262 Team Standing: Lorna 316, Dorothy 300, Dianna 298, Girl’s High Double, Kamryn Hartle 278; Boy’s High Weekend Masses: December 2019 Mary 271, Pat 253. Single, Luke Bradley 151; Boy’s High Double, Clark Saturday – 5 P.M. Finch Mixed: Men’s High Single, Noel Lalonde 248; Sanders 271. Team Standings: Coyotes 240.5, Avalanche Sunday – 8:30 A.M. St. Daniel Men’s High Triple, Danny St. Pierre 661; Men’s High 220, Flames 207.5, Rangers 207.5, Jets 199.5, Red Wings Sunday – 10:30 A.M. St. Mary Average, Danny St. Pierre 209; Ladies’ High Single, Weekday Masses: 190.5, Blackhawks 174.5. St. Mary - Tues. – 7:00 P.M. Isabelle Bissonnette 266; Ladies’ High Triple, Isabelle YBC Juniors: Girl’s High Single, Caroline Sanders 203; Wed. – 9:00 A.M. Bissonnette 661; Ladies’ High Average, Isabelle Girl’s High Triple, Annika Michaud 494; Boy’s High Single, Thurs. – 9:00 A.M. Bissonnette 222. Team Standings: 3 and 1 126, Team #4 85, Sylvain Gagne 201; Boy’s High Triple, Sylvain Gagne 512. Fri. – 9:00 A.M. Team #1 76.5, Kingpins 76.5, NADD 74, Oma’s Team 64. Team Standings: Sabers 163, Senators 157.5, Ducks 147.5. St. Daniel - Wed. – 7:00 P.M. Matilda: Ladies’ High Single, Donna Leach 242; YBC Seniors: Girl’s High Single, Rachel Puenter 207; April 2020 Ladies’ High Triple, Donna Leach 569; Men’s High Single, Girl’s High Triple, Rachel Puenter 541. Team Standings: Chesterville Danny Scheuner 256; Men’s High Triple, Danny Scheuner Canucks 121, Panthers 113. Friendly, Caring, Accepting 646. Team Standings: Oh Danny Boy and the Pipes +162, Pastor Brian Barr 613-448-1758 Two C's and a K +129, Granny and the Grunts +82, The Sunday March 22, 2020 Ballers +9, Anarchy -6, The Happy Gang -16. Health Care Service at 10:00 A.M. Thursday Seniors: Men’s Single, Bas Vanwinden 177; Worship Gathering Men’ High Triple, John Muelenbroek 444 Ladies’ High with Nursery & Kids’ Church Single, Alida Scheepers 190; Ladies’ High Triple, Alida Directory April 2020 Scheepers 462 ST. LUKE’S - KNOX Avonmore Mixed: Men’s High Single, Frank Jerome 278; PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Men’s High Triple, Frank Jerome 721; Ladies’ High Single, Our goal is your continued good health. FINCH Shelley Osborne 272; Ladies’ High Triple, Shelley Osborne MINISTER: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver 613-918-0506 585. Team Standings: Pomeranians 282.5, Akitas 277.5, e-mail: [email protected] WINCHESTER Labradors 262, Chowchows 242.5, Poodles 233.5, Boxers 214. Church: 613-984-2201 BAPTIST CHURCH Les Dynamiques: Men’s High Single, Pierre Briere Web site: 486 Main St., Winchester 149; Men’s High Triple, Pierre Briere 414; Ladies’ High www.fi nch-avonmore-presbyterian.ca Traditional Music - Centered Services Single, Rejeanne Lafebvre 239; Ladies’ High Triple, Sunday March 22, 2020 Pastors Bud McKibbon and 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service Mollie McKibbon Rejeanne Lafebvre 508. & Sunday School Sunday, March 22, 2020 Williamsburg Mixed: Men’s High Single, Danny Everyone Welcome! 11:00 A.M. – Worship Service Holmes 294; Men’s High Triple, Ted Vanderzweep 692; April 2020 Children’s Church available. Ladies’ High Single, Leslie Vanbruinessen 266; Ladies’ High Everyone Welcome. Triple, Leslie Vanbruineseen 656. Team Standings: Corner January 2021 Pins +337, Fuzzy Leprechaun’s +306, George’s Gang +106, Struugler’s +79, Wow Team -90, Garry’s Angels -104. MARCH 18 Page 07.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-17 1:30 PM Page 1
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Chesterville Record Page 7 Winchester farm equipment dealer continues under new owner Joseph Morin In a press release, Josie Since its beginning in Stacey said Weagant was Record Staff Sisler, Delta Power 1953, the respected and always planning for the WINCHESTER – A Equipment CEO, knowledgeable staff at future and considering long-standing business that announced the change of Weagant Farm Supplies different strategies. When has been part of the region’s ownership: “We are have worked to make the Delta approached them, agricultural sector for the excited to make this company grow to be one of the timing was perfect. past 30 years is changing special announcement and New Holland’s largest “This was the perfect hands. look forward to building independent dealerships in opportunity at the right On Aug. 1, Weagant on the strong reputation Canada. time,” said Weagant. “It Farm Supplies New Holland Weagant Farm Supplies The farm equipment was very carefully thought in Winchester and its team has built.” She went on to company operates three through.” will join Delta Power say, “For more than sixty stores: the New Holland She is looking forward to Equipment’s network of years, this store’s staff and store in Winchester, and two the transition. “It will be agricultural equipment stores progressive customer base Kubota Canada dealerships new and different even across Ontario. This will be have been the ones to in Winchester (Topline though there will be Delta Power Equipment’s watch in the New Holland Trailer and Equipment challenges.” first store in Eastern Ontario community. We are Sales) and in Brockville When all is said and and its fifth New Holland pleased to begin working (Weagant Farm Supplies). done, she believes the store in the province. together.” “We will be a good fit change will be good for for [Delta],” said Stacey staff. For customers, she Weagant, who will take on said, “The comfort level of Stay home the role of general manager our clients will be the at the Winchester location same.” Continued from the front when the transition is In a press release levels of government are responding with measures to complete this summer. announcing the change in minimize the spread of this virus and minimize the The new owner offers ownership, Julie Black, part economic damage of this public health crisis. resources that will make the owner, stated: “We are Weagant Farm Supplies has been operating in the Parents of school-age children face the challenge of customer experience better proud of our legacy as a Winchester area for more than 50 years. The new owner schools being closed for three weeks for an extended than ever, she explained. New Holland dealership in commends the region's “progressive customer base.” March break coupled with the cancellation of “It is a different way Canada and feel very Morin Photo recreational programs. forward and nothing is optimistic about our future. Supplies will continue to operating in nine locations At the municipal level, the Township of North really lost,” said Weagant. The ownership of Weagant own and operate its across Ontario. In addition Dundas has closed all recreation facilities including “There will be the same Farm Supplies wishes Delta remaining two stores to agricultural equipment, arenas, community halls and SDG libraries; the products and the same staff Power Equipment well as (Kubota stores in Brockville Delta Power Equipment’s municipal office is closed to the public. that people have come to they carry this store, its staff and Topline Trailers in approximately 250 To reduce the risks within South Dundas, the trust.” and customers into the next Winchester). employees also include municipality cancelled all March Break activities. Positioning your 70 years.” Delta Power Equipment teams focused on Additionally, all recreation programming is cancelled business for the future is Following the is a Case IH and New construction and until April 6. always a crucial decision. acquisition, Weagant Farm Holland dealership powersports equipment. “The municipality is taking this issue seriously and is working to ensure we do everything we can to keep our residents safe,” said Mayor Steven Byvelds. “Our team is working closely with the Eastern Ontario Health Unit MAPLE SYRUP SEASON IS HERE! and implementing safety measures based on their recommendations. I encourage everyone to stay informed and follow the Health Unit’s steps for protecting yourself and loved ones. We will keep our Check out these local producers for syrup community informed as the situation develops.” The Township of South Stormont has cancelled all and other maple products. recreation programming and facility rentals until at least April 5. The township is also asking residents to schedule appointments with staff instead of drop-in visits. RICHARD McMILLAN In North Stormont, all recreation facilities and township buildings are closed until April 5. In addition, the township is implementing extensions for tax payments. The tax payment deadline has been extended 13770 Grace Rd. • Maple Syrup to April 29 (with no penalties and waiving of any Chesterville • Maple Butter interest). Monthly tax payments are not affected. Contact The Eastern Ontario Health Unit suggests the Richard at • Maple BBQ Sauce following measures to protect against infection: 613-222-7907 • Maple Candy • Frequently wash your hands with soap and water or or use hand sanitizer; • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless Robert Merkley at you have just washed your hands; 613-448-3157 Grampie’s Sugar Shack • Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or Oswald and Debbie Linton your arm, not your hand; 3788 County Road 8, • Stay home if you are sick. Chesterville, On K0C 1H0 For more information on the coronavirus, please Maple Syrup – A Tradition for Five Generations 613-448-1136 or 613-857-6796 check ontario.ca/coronavirus and follow Eastern Ontario Health Unit on Twitter and Facebook to receive updates.
• Maple Syrup • Maple Candy • Maple Butter Frank Heerkens 613-229-3874 BARKLEYVALE FARMS • Maple Candy Floss • Maple Sugar • Maple BBQ Sauce Gary Gallinger MAPLE PRODUCTS 613-448-2742 • And all things Maple! Brian & Trisha Barkley & Family Fine Maple Products… Produced with Pride in Dundas County MAPLE WEEKEND Phone: 613-448-3738 or 613-327-2684 April 4 - 5, 2020 www.barkleyvalefarms.com 4107 Cty. Rd. 11, Chesterville, ON This transmission electron microscope image Follow Barkleyvale Farms Maple Products on Facebook! shows the virus that causes COVID-19. Courtesy photo, credit: NIAID-RML MARCH 18 Page 08.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-17 12:37 PM Page 1
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the minimal physical 5 steps for conducting a requirements to perform each of them farm safety analysis safely. This is also Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the country, and the step where potential with 34 per cent of farm operators now over 65 years old, Canada’s hazards and individual agricultural workforce is at a much greater risk of injury. In honour of risk factors should be Agricultural Safety Week, which takes place from March 15 to 21, 2020, identifi ed. here’s how to conduct a job safety analysis and ensure your farm is as 4. Create a safety plan. safe as it can be. It’s likely that some of 1. Identify the jobs. The fi rst step is to have the farm management the tasks identifi ed will present hazards for anyone performing team make a clear list of all the jobs that need to be performed. them. Or, it may be the case that the task, the equipment used to DUNDAS FARM SAFETY What’s on the list will depend on the type and scale of your complete it or the environment where it’s carried out will need to be production. changed to ensure everyone’s safety. ASSOCIATION 2. Break jobs down into tasks. Each job on your list should be 5. Implement changes. This is when any changes deemed necessary broken down into its component tasks. This will sometimes shed in the previous steps need to be implemented. It’s also crucial to Wishes everyone a safe summer! light on potential ineffi ciencies and hazards that previously weren’t follow up with workers to confi rm that the changes are effective. For more information, contact: well understood. A job safety analysis will help everyone on your farm work more Sheila James, Workplace Safety Prevention Services 3. Analyze the tasks. Once each task is identifi ed, determine effi ciently and, most importantly, safely. [email protected] 613-290-5990 Working for you! Jim McDonell, M.P.P. Tel. 613-987-5494 Stormont - Dundas - South Glengarry Fax: 613-987-1082 Main Offi ce: Satellite Offi ces: 120 Second St. West, E-Mail: [email protected] Morrisburg Winchester Cornwall K6J 1G5 1-800-514-9660 1-800-514-9660 1614 Route 900 West (613) 933-6513 St. Albert, ON K0A 3C0 [email protected] • www.mcdonellmpp.ca TRP UPPER CANADA READY MIX LTD. CONCRETE PUMPING SERVICE BYERS FARM EQUIPMENT MOTOR SALES LTD. STONE SLINGER RENTAL Stabling and Material Handling Equipment READY MIXED CONCRETE Corner Hwy. 2 & 31 13505 Byers Rd., R.R. #3, Chesterville MOOSE CREEK, ONTARIO [email protected] Morrisburg OFFICE: 613-538-2271 St. Albert Plant: 613-987-5377 • Winchester Plant: 613-774-5277 613-448-2185 613-543-2925 www.trpreadymix.com
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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 COVID-19 shuts down hockey, sports and more Jeff Moore their games. are losing out on the gate the hockey season is now to decide when sanctioned responded to as quickly as Record Staff The Casselman Vikings revenue, which is one way over, without the hockey activities resume.” possible. We will keep our CALGARY—Hockey travelled to the Barbara they could make their declaration of champion- The letter continued, members apprised of any Canada and 13 districts Ann Scott Arena in Ottawa money back with the larger ships and hype. The latest “The activities that are new information as it including Hockey Eastern and the Embrun Panthers crowds for the playoffs. letter sent from Hockey cancelled include all comes forward. Ontario have decided to welcomed the Ottawa Jr. Hockey Canada did say Canada and Hockey games, playoffs, try-outs, We appreciate suspend all minor hockey Canadians. All were in the there may be compensation Eastern Ontario said the practices, camps, team everyone’s patience and in Canada due to the process of getting dressed going into next season but following: “With respect to activities including assistance these past few COVID-19 pandemic. The for the game when they were unclear the COVID-19 banquets and team parties, days and although the decision came after a day- were told to undress and what it would pandemic programs, provincial, decision to cancel the long conference call with go straight home. The look like. HEO wants to regional, national season came upon us very the districts and Health North Dundas Rockets and By the end make sure championships and any quickly, we are very Canada. the Bytown Royals series of the that we type of board, team, happy to see the hockey The World Health was on an off-day when weekend, communicate committee meeting as community support the Organization declared they were told their games almost every with our well as AGMs until decision for the health and COVID-19 a pandemic on for the next 72 hours were event planned members on further notice. HEO will well-being of our Tues., March 10, which suspended and would have with moe than what we have be required to sanction membership. forced the major leagues – to be postponed. 100 people learned in the anyone who does not Please note that the NHL, MLB and the NBA – The next day Hockey was cancelled or last 48 hours. As reported, comply with the Hockey HEO offices will be to postpone their games Canada decided it would postponed. Gyms, parties, the Hockey Canada board Canada decision. closed for the next two due to the virus after one be better to shut down the casinos and other of directors, with the We realize that this weeks and will evaluate player in the NBA tested whole season. This was businesses have been shut support of the 13 members situation is unprecedented later to see if there is a positive for the virus. devastating news to the down due to the threat of across Canada made a so HEO will continue to need to extend. The staff Hockey Canada, along teams still in the playoffs COVID-19. Some decision to cancel the monitor and remain will be working from with other minor sports and especially to the over- businesses were asking 2019-20 season. Further to available to deal with any home but will be available associations, followed suit age junior players who employees to work from this decision HEO would questions and issues that by email or by message on Thurs., March 12. The unknowingly played their home and some set up like to clarify that this arise. If you have on the office phone. word came down around 7 last game in their previous stations for washing hands cancellation may extend questions, please direct Please do not hesitate to p.m. when teams were outing. and did extra cleaning to beyond the 2019-20 them to info@ contact the HEO staff if already in the arenas Owners of teams that be allowed to remain open. season and it will be up to hockeyeasternontario.ca you require any getting prepped to play remained in the playoffs It is clear however, that the Hockey Canada board and your enquiries will be assistance.” Rockets take 2-0 series lead, close out season with a victory Jeff Moore Rockets 7 Royals 5 quiet in game one as Hunt Record Staff The North Dundas was away but he returned OTTAWA—The Rockets travelled to the for game two. Rockets were to have Bernard Gandmâitre Arena The Rockets opened the played four games this in Ottawa on Wed., March scoring when Hunt past week but ended up 11, to take on the Bytown snapped one home from just playing one as they Royals for game two of Lefebvre and Cameron travelled to Ottawa on the best-of-seven NCJHL Brown on the power play Wednesday night to take semifinal. The Rockets at 8:55 taking a 1-0 lead. on the Bytown Royals. took the first game of the The Rockets made it 2-0 The season was called off series 4-1 and looked to when Hunt scored his the following day after take a 2-0 series lead with second of the game from Hockey Canada suspended a victory on the road. The Lefebvre and Carroll at the hockey season on big line of Justin Lefebvre, 11:23 but the Royals got The North Dundas Rockets travelled to the Bernard Gandmâitre Arena in Ottawa on Thursday due to COVID- Joel Hunt and Nicholas one back at 12:44 as Wed., March 11, to take on the Bytown Royals for game two of the best-of-seven 19. Carroll was held fairly William Lachapelle scored NCJHL semi-final. The Rockets’ defenseman, Evan Barroso (20) got enough of the from Sam Paquette and puck here while falling to the ice, beating the Royals’ goalie, Zachary Bourassa. Nicolas Loyer. Barroso scored the game-winning goal with 2:48 and an insurance marker with just 16 The Rockets retook a seconds remaining. The Rockets took the game 7-5 and a 2-0 series lead. Moore photo two-goal lead when Will goal lead when Carroll scoreless in the third until series lead heading back to Watson slammed one ripped one to the back of the Royals pulled their home ice. The Rockets home from Xavier the net from Matt goalie in favour of an extra outshot the Royals 35-32. Langevin and Brown with Pietrkiewicz and Cole attacker with less than one Picking up the win in the just 28 seconds remaining in the opening frame. The Hodges at 11:04. minute to go; the move Rockets’ goal was Rockets took a 3-1 lead The Royals would not paid off as Peloso scored Anthony Kerwin making into the first go away, scoring another his second of the game 27 saves and suffering the intermission. goal at 12:21 as from Josh Renaud and loss in the Royals’ goal The Rockets took a Lachapelle scored his Paquette with just 24 was Zachary Bourassa three-goal advantage as second of the game from seconds remaining in who replaced starting Hunt completed his hat Paquette and Loyer. They regulation, closing the gap goalie, Danik Gervais, trick, slipping the puck got back to within one as to one. stopping a combined 28 between the Royals’ Peloso slapped one home The Royals pulled their shots. goaltender’s wickets on a from Lucas Prud’homme goalie for a second time Up next breakaway just 1:07 into at 13:28. The Rockets hoping to tie the game but Unfortunately, Hockey the second period from returned fire as Evan this time it backfired as Eastern Ontario and Brown and Drew Holmes. Barosso scored a diving the Rockets’ Barosso Hockey Canada have The Rockets’ star forward, Joel Hunt (22) battles the The Royals got back to goal at 1:12 from Devon closed out the scoring into cancelled the rest of the Bytown Royals’ defender, Josh Renaud in front of within two as Paquette Thompson and Langevin. an empty goal from season. As of Thurs., goalie, Danik Gervais in the second period. Hunt scored from Gino Peloso The Rockets took a 6-4 Lefebvre with just 16 March 12 there will be no missed game one but came back with a vengeance and Mickey George on the lead into the second seconds remaining. more hockey for the scoring a hat trick and helping the Rockets to a 7-5 vic- power play at 6:24. The intermission. The Rockets took the remainder of the season tory. Moore photo Rockets restored a three- The teams remained game 7-5 and took a 2-0 due to fears of COVID-19. MARCH 18 Page 11.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-17 1:55 PM Page 1
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 The Sports Pages Page 11 Vikings end season with a 6-5 victory Jeff Moore Golden Knights to the J. R. goalie for his first of the Record Staff Brisson Complex on Tues., playoffs from Xavier CASSELMAN—The March 10, for game two of Léveillé on the power play Casselman Vikings played the best-of-seven CCHL2 at 11:26. their final game of the Martin Division semi-final. Léveillé gave the Vikings season against the Golden The Golden Knights took their first lead of the game Knights on Tuesday night the first game with a 2-1 scoring his third of the post- without knowing it would be victory as the Vikings season from Brendon their last. The Vikings looked to even the series Watson on the power play at hosted the Golden Knights heading back to Ottawa. 14:32. The Golden Knights and returned the favour on The Golden Knights tied the game for a second Thursday night but while at opened the scoring when time as Nicholas McFarlane the Barbara Ann Scott Arena Keon Troccoli-Roik scored scored his first of the they received news that his first of the post-season playoffs from Sean Kearns Hockey Canada had from Clay Byers at 4:05 of with just 43 seconds suspended all minor hockey the first period taking a 1-0 remaining in the opening due to the COVID-19 lead. The Vikings knotted frame. The teams took a outbreak. the affair at one as Adam two-all draw into the first Vikings 6 Golden Knights 5 Paquette snuck in off the intermission. The Casselman Vikings blue line and finessed one The Vikings retook the The Vikings’ forward, Nicolas Chartrand battles for the puck with the Golden Knights’ welcomed the Ottawa West past the Golden Knights’ lead as Léveillé scored his defenseman, Justin Graham (6) in front of goalie, Brent Pledge-Dickson. The Vikings’ second of the game and third crafty forward picked up an assist just seconds later tying the game at three early in the of the post-season from second period. The Vikings went on to take the game 6-5. Moore photo Alexandre Charlebois and second of the game and game looked to be heading Picking up the win in the Nicolas Chartrand at 10:34 post-season from Brown and to overtime for the second Vikings’ goal was Nicholas on the power play. Haymes on the power play game in a row, the Vikings’ Campbell, making 32 saves The Vikings took a two- with 1:21 remaining in the Frédérick Gagnier ripped and suffering the loss in the goal lead when Mathieu middle frame. The Vikings home his second of the post- Golden Knights’ goal was Talbot snapped home for his retook the lead when Talbot season with just 15 seconds Brent Pledge-Dickson, first of the post-season from scored his second of the remaining from Samuel François Drouin at 11:58. making 31 saves. game and post-season with Labre and Zachary Fournier. The Golden Knights got Up next just 13 seconds remaining The Golden Knights had back to within one as Sam Unfortunately, Hockey from affiliated player no time remaining to pull Edwards scored his first of Eastern Ontario and Brennan Atkins. The Vikings their goalie as the Vikings the playoffs from Sam Hockey Canada have took a 5-4 lead into the hung on for a 6-5 victory. Brown and Jack Haymes on cancelled the rest of the second intermission. With the win, the Vikings the power play at 13:53. season as of Thurs., March The Vikings forward, Frédérick Gagnier (12) became The Golden Knights tied evened the series at one The Golden Knights tied 12. There will be no more the over-time hero with just 15 seconds remaining in the game as Byers scored his game apiece. The Vikings the game again when hockey for the remainder of regulation to give the Vikings a 6-5 victory, tying the second of the playoffs from outshot the Golden Knights Troccoli-Roik scored his the season due to fears of series at one game each. Moore photo Troccoli-Roik at 4:36. As the 37-32. COVID-19. Panthers outshooting the Canadians 13-10 in period two. The Canadians took their first lead of the game as Panthers’ season ends abruptly with a loss Chazka Bush scored his first of the playoffs from William Jeff Moore season, finishing just one point ahead of the Panthers. Fitzsimmons and George Daher at 11:50 of the third period. Record Staff The series shaped up to be close with the teams With over a minute and a half remaining, the Panthers OTTAWA—The Panthers opened the playoffs on the mirroring each other and it proved to be the case in the pulled their goalie in favour of an extra attacker; with 55 road as they travelled to Ottawa on March 10 to take on the opening frame as both teams pounded nine shots each on seconds left in the period, the Canadians took a penalty Ottawa Junior Canadians. The Panthers were unaware that goal but neither was able to score. The teams took a putting the Panthers up two men. The Panthers tried to tie game would be their final game of the season due to the scoreless draw into the first intermission. the game but the clock was not their friend as the buzzer COVID-19 pandemic. The Panthers opened the scoring when Tristan Taillefer sounded before they could draw even. Canadians 2 Panthers 1 scored his first goal of the preseason from Marshal The Canadians took the game 2-1 and took a 1-0 series The Embrun Panthers travelled to the Earl Armstrong Drevniok at the five-minute mark of the first period, taking lead heading back to Embrun. The Panthers outshot the Arena in Ottawa on Tues., March 10 to take on the Ottawa a 1-0 lead. The Canadians tied the game at 6:31 as Griffin Canadians 22-20. Picking up the win in the Canadians’ goal Jr. Canadians for game one of the best-of-seven CCHL2 McGregor scored his first of the post-season from Mike was Ryan Whitehurst making 20 saves and suffering the Martin Division semi-final. The Canadians earned home ice Hall and Nicolas Seguin on the power play. The teams took loss in the Panthers’ goal was William Nguyen making 18 advantage with a win in their final game of the regular a one-all deadlock into the second intermission with the saves. Up next Unfortunately, Hockey Eastern Ontario and Hockey 13 points offensively. The Canada have cancelled the rest of the season as of Thurs., Rockets too much for Storm Rockets took a 35-32 lead March 12. There will be no more hockey for the remainder into the break at halftime. Jeff Moore played a single game this Rockets 82 Storm 63 of the season due to fears of COVID-19. The Rockets kept the Villager Staff past week as they The Prescott-Russell pressure on the Storm RUSSELL—The welcomed the Smiths Falls Rockets welcomed the scoring 21 more points in Prescott-Russell Rockets Storm on Thursday night. Smiths Fall Storm to St. the third quarter allowing Thomas Aquinas Catholic just 13 points against, High School on Thurs., taking a 56-45 lead into the March 12, in the Eastern fourth quarter. Ontario Basketball League- Storm had their best East. The Rockets’ roster quarter in the final 10 consists of players from minutes putting 24 points Prescott-Russell, Casselman, on the board, but their Embrun, Russell, Hammond defence was unable to and other locales. The hold the powerful Rockets Rockets owned a 2-1 record offence allowing 18 and looked to move up the points. The Rockets took ladder. the game 82-63. This was the Rockets' Scoring for the Rockets fourth game of the spring were Matt Laframboise season and they were with 21 points, Luc Cantin looking for another win. with 16, Macen Birch The Storm came out of the with 12, Dominic Gott starting gate on fire scoring with eight, Matt The Embrun Panthers travelled to the Earl Armstrong 19 first-quarter points and The Prescott-Russell Rockets welcomed the Smiths Pietrkiewicz and Aidan Arena in Ottawa on Tues., March 10, to take on the allowing the Rockets to put Fall Storm to St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High McPhail with seven each, Ottawa Jr. Canadians for game one of the best-of-seven up just 13. School on Thurs., March 12, in the Eastern Ontario Dylan Clune with five, CCHL2 Martin Division semi-final. The Panthers’ cap- The Rockets exploded Basketball League-East. The Rockets’ Matt Noah Picnic with three, tain, Tristan Taillefer (16) scored the lone goal for the in the second quarter Callum Tait with a deuce Laframboise breaks past the Storm’s defense. Panthers in a hard-fought defensive game. Taillefer dropping 24 points on the and Samuel Cantin with a Laframboise scored a game high 21 points helping lead the Panthers in the regular season with 33 goals, 20 Storm holding them to just single. the Rockets to an 82-63 win. Moore photo assists for 53 points in 44 games. Moore photo MARCH 18 Page 12.qxp_Layout 2 2020-03-17 1:52 PM Page 1
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TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 New farm and art tour planned for region’s food assets.” In partnership with hosts, vendors and Eastern Ontario artists will set up in the various sites to form a “market-style” experience. Tom Van Dusen A tour map will be published identifying each destination Villager Staff and products available at each. The agri-food network will act L’ORIGNAL – The Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network is as marketing coordinator and, in conjunction with tourism getting a head start on its new September attraction by agencies, will work to attract visitors from outside the promoting its 2020 Agri-Art Tour at various events this winter. immediate area. Based in l’Orignal, the Prescott-Russell counties seat, the The network has set down criteria for hosts, vendors and network has decided to combine past independent farm and art artists. Along with farms, suggested compatible hosting tours into one big production covering Prescott-Russell, businesses are craft breweries and restaurants. Participating Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry, Ottawa, Cornwall and the hosts will receive visitors at no charge, act as primary liaison Mohawk Community of Akwesasne. The event is set for Sept. with the network, be listed on the map, erect roadside signs, 5, 6 and 7. recruit vendors, artists and volunteers, provide bathrooms and The objective at this stage, said network staff member an entrance kiosk, and donate a $20 gift certificate for a series Alain D’Aoust, is to search out and sign up farm and food of draws. business hosts for the tour at a registration fee of $150 each. Meanwhile, vendors will be responsible for equipment D’Aoust described the network and tour concept while required for their stations, work under direction of their host, manning a booth at the recent Eco Farm Day in Cornwall. and provide a $20 gift certificate. Participating artists – The agri-food network is a non-profit organization dedicate including musicians and actors – will also provide the gift to coordinating development of the agri-food sector in the certificate, display and sell their products, engage in live art eastern region while fostering dialogue between members and and music demonstrations, and work under direction of their partners and increasing marketing of their products. host. Alain D’Aoust is seeking businesses to join the Tour hosts must be prepared to greet visitors for the long- D’Aoust said the network is hoping the tour is well Eastern Ontario Agri-Food Network's summer weekend event, including offering activities resulting in an received and becomes a major promotional tool for farm and art tour, scheduled for Sept. 5 to 7. Van Dusen photo “unforgettable experience that will serve to promote the members.
can catch up on work and Gardner, Mr. Kennedy’s There were gold balloons, times like these to get ahead on schoolwork! drama class wrote cards to disco lights and toe-tappin' minimize the coronavirus Teachers will be working the residents of Russell music. Everyone had a outbreak. There have been By Janel T erkelsen from home, so you can still Meadows – to say hello blast – not only dancing but more than 150,000 cases Student Reporter email them if you have any and to let them know we’ll congratulating their worldwide. One simple questions. come and visit when it’s classmates and friends on thing to do to help this We all know this is a safe to do so. Gardner awards they won. Congrats situation is to try to stay Extended desperate and uncertain thanked them on Instagram to the Oscar winners! inside and don’t travel March break time, but in situations like and even posted a picture Looking ahead, if you unless need be. But, if you these it's important to take of their cards on her like to participate in need to go anywhere, wash Well, school isn’t Ontario are closing for two whatever what we can get account (@heidilgardner). Relay for Life annually, your hands properly and happening for a while. If weeks after the March and turn it into something Last Thursday night, we mark it in your calendar frequently. you haven’t heard, due to break as a precaution. For positive. Last Friday, held our annual Oscars for May 28. Have a great week and the pandemic of COVID- students, this break could inspired by Saturday Night ceremony, and it was A reminder: It’s wash your hands! See you 19, schools all across be an advantage. Students Live cast member Heidi amazing and so much fun! important to be cautious in in April.
Conservation Area, Russell Recreational scheduled from March 16 to April 3 will COVID-19 response: What’s open/closed Trail and Nokomis Park. Group be adjourned and rescheduled to a later reservations and events have been date. If you have a matter scheduled RUSSELL – Businesses and local Russell will offer delivery of cancelled. during this time, you do not need to organizations have responded quickly medications for those who are unable to All Provincial Offences Act matters attend court. and decisively to the public health threat leave the house, and may be able to fill of COVID-19, the illness caused by the prescriptions for up to three months. novel coronavirus. The Eastern Ontario Russell Foodland is also offering Health Unit directed on March 13 that delivery, in cooperation with the Kin UCPR limits access to its offices all community and sports complexes be Club of Russell. L’ORIGNAL – The United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) is restricting closed, and libraries only open under Russell Transpo will continue to access to its offices for health and safety reasons related to the coronavirus (COVID- certain conditions. operate and the operator will be 19). Social media and the websites of each undertaking additional measures to Access will be limited to specific entrances, as indicated, at both the main office in organization are the best methods to stay sanitize buses. The township has L’Orignal as well as the EarlyON Centre and the Ontario Works office in Rockland. A up to date on closures and cancellations, extended the expiration date of the 10- questionnaire and screening test are mandatory for each person (employees and but here is a partial list of the status of ticket yellow booklets to May 31, visitors) each time they arrive on the premises. local events and groups, as of Mar. 16. 2020. Visitor access will be limited to urgent cases only. The UCPR requests that visitors Trivia Night for 5 Cyclone Air Cadets If you have family or friends in the call ahead to make alternate arrangements. on March 18 is cancelled. Contact the Prescott and Russell Residence, be Air Cadets regarding ticket refunds. aware that the United Counties of Russell Minor Hockey games and Prescott and Russell (UCPR) has practices are postponed. restricted access to the 146-bed long- THE 2019 INCOME TAX RETURN HAS COMPLETELY CHANGED. RUSSELL, Russell Township arenas, sports term care home located in Hawkesbury. INCLUDING SEVERAL NEW TAX CREDITS. ONTARIO dome, bowling alley, and libraries are The Ministry of Health has strongly closed until further notice. recommended that long-term care homes The Russell Legion will be closed only allow essential visitors until further until March 30. notice. “Essential” visitors are those The Russell Curling Club is closed to visiting residents who are very ill or all activities until further notice. requiring end-of-life care. RUSSELL, ONT. Russell Township is asking residents South Nation Conservation has closed LOOKING FORWARD TO HELPING EVERYONE WITH ALL OF THEIR INCOME TAX NEEDS AGAIN THIS YEAR! to avoid doing business in person at the its offices until further notice, but staff Town Hall and/or other satellite offices are available by phone or email. Also, WE MAKE TAXES PAINLE$$ if your visit is non-urgent. The some Conservation Areas remain open NOW RE-OPENED ONCE AGAIN FULL-TIME MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY municipality encourages residents to use and maintained for passive winter Open on Saturdays as well, starting Saturday, February 15th, 2020 its online payment services for parking recreation, including: Two Creek Forest Please call (613)445-1616 to book your appointments or just walk-in. ticket payments, dog tag renewal, etc. Conservation Area, Robert Graham Dog tag renewals have been extended Conservation Area, Warwick Forest 92B MILL STREET, RUSSELL, ONTARIO until May 31. Conservation Area, J. Henry Tweed PLEASE CALL 613-445-1616 The PharmaChoice pharmacy in Conservation Area, W. E. Burton NEVER $ETTLE FOR LE$$! GET WHAT’$ YOUR$!