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Fire takes two lives MOREWOOD – A house fire in La Pêche, Que, north of Gatineau, has taken the lives of two small children and seriously injured their T e mother who went back into the house after Villager escaping it to find her children. NEWS INSIDE Morewood resident Christopher Paré started PM40050631R8905 Volume 128, Number 31 Chesterville, Ontario Thursday, February 11, 2021 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) up a Go Fund Me Page to help the family out. To donate, go to https://ca.gofundme.com/f /sd5m9t-help-ashley- rebuild-her-home. UCDSB screening SD&G – High school students in the UCDSB will need to be screened daily and confirm their screening, before or on arrival to begin their school day. At the end of each day, they have to use COVID- 19 Self Screening Tool via smart phone, etc., to confirm they have been screened. When students complete the screening, the school will be automatically notified. Students without internet access must confirm they have completed self- screening upon arriving to school. Crysler Mission accomplished Winter Carnival Photo on the left is a resident of the Dundas Manor in Winchester, Annie Bouwhuis and Cornwall-SDG Paramedic, Mike. Together they CRYSLER – The celebrated as she receives her second and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Photo on the right is of Garry Gainer. He was one of the carnival will take place first residents to get the second dose. Courtesy Photos over two days Feb. 13 and Feb. 14; the event will include scavenger hunts, photo and colouring Second dose of COVID-19 Landfill bombshell forces expansion contests, pet pictures and The most recent volumetric scan was Tik Tok dances. vaccine – done! completed in December 2020. This year there will be a WINCHESTER – Residents at Dundas Manor received application “Each year, as part of a best practice friendly competition their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Sat., Feb. 6. Sandy Casselman standard, the landfill is subject to a between the north and “It was another successful day, and we are so happy that our residents are now protected,” noted administrator Susan Poirier. LJI Reporter volumetric scan,” she explained, noting the south part of the town; you “We will continue to do everything we can to keep everyone safe.” MORRISBURG – With only a year of scan takes the total volume in the existing must accumulate points for Perhaps the best comments came from Facebook when capacity left at the Matilda Landfill, landfill and compares it to the final your side of town (north is the announcement went out. “You are working so hard on Municipality of South Dundas politicians are approved contours from the original landfill blue and south is red). the well-being of residents, staff and community – pursuing a 40,000 cubic metre expansion. design. Check out the ad at inspiring!” noted Manjit Banga Aitken. “Fantastic folk – During the Feb. 1 council meeting, She said the 20 per cent increase could https://www.facebook.com/ glad you have been looked after in this worrisome time. Environmental Services director Danielle be attributed to several factors: Last year CryslerCommunityCentre/. Thanks to everyone,” added Jean Porteous. And there was See page 5 for more details. Watson told council that although they was the first year Williamsburg Landfill has even an animated Tony the Tiger yelling GRRRRRREAT! started 2020 thinking they had 2.6 years of been closed; the COVID-19 pandemic stay- Special thanks to our partners at the Cornwall-SDG capacity left at the local landfill, the at-home order saw more residents taking on paramedics and nurses from the Eastern Ontario Health updated calculation revealed that capacity both small and large home clean-up Unit who assisted at the clinic. Although the residents have now received both vaccines, has been reduced to a single year. projects, leading to larger and more all safety protocols such as wearing masks, the use of “In 2020, Matilda Landfill accepted 7,267 frequent loads to the dump; and low tipping personal protective equipment, and visitor restrictions will cubic metres of garbage, which is significantly fees from January to October 2020 are also remain in place. In addition, staff and essential caregivers larger than our past history,” Watson said. “It’s thought to be a factor. will continue to be tested for COVID-19 on a weekly basis. about a 20 per cent increase.” Continued on page 2 The Oldford Team: The Trusted Name to Do it Right Are you planning to build your dream home? Need more space? Improving your business? Why not live or work where you want! Going the extra mile WE HAVE LOTS FOR YOU! 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capacity could give the landfill Watson noted there are several Morewood grandchildren Landfill bombshell several years added to its lifespan. diversion items on the agenda for the Continued from the front This is dependent on the amount of 2021 draft budget discussions; these perish in house fire “Staff are proposing that we go to garbage being disposed of each year. include furniture diversion, where MOREWOOD – A house fire in La Pêche, Que, north of the Ministry of Environment, “We’d get another five years out furniture would be rerouted to a Gatineau has taken the lives of two small children and seri- Conservation, and Parks (MECP) and of Matilda Landfill,” Watson recycling facility in Montreal and ously injured their mother who went back into the house request an amendment to our estimated, adding that the additional construction waste diversion to a after escaping the fire in order to find her children. Environmental Compliance Approval time would allow staff to pursue recycling facility in Ottawa. Morewood resident Christopher Paré has started up a Go (ECA) to increase the volume at whichever direction council wished “I wish we had a better plan, so Fund Me Page to help the family out. Matilda for an additional 40,000 to go in terms of long-term garbage we didn’t have these things jumping Paré is the children’s grandfather. cubic metres,” Watson said. “The disposal options. out at us every once in a while,” Brooklyn who was four and Kiersten six, died when their reason why we’re only proposing Council members briefly Coun. Archie Mellan said. “I think house in La Pêche, Que. was destroyed by fire on Sat., Feb. 6. 40,000 cubic metres is because that’s discussed waste diversion we’re sort of heading in the right Paré’s daughter Ashley, the children’s mother and her a simple amendment to our existing opportunities, as well as the future of direction. I don’t think we have any boyfriend escaped the fire by jumping out of a window. application, whereas anything over garbage disposal in South Dundas, other choice.” Once safely outside the home Ashley went back in to 40,000 would require an whether that be through a transfer All agreed that, for now, the look for her children and sustained serious injuries. environmental screening process, station or a larger landfill expansion. proposed application for a 40,000 She is currently in a Montreal hospital in a medically which sometimes requires an “Even though it buys us five cubic metre expansion would “buy induced coma. environmental impact assessment to years, I still think we should get time” until a long-term decision Her boyfriend was treated for minor injuries. be done, and those take quite a few pretty aggressive with diversion could be made. Mayor Steven The cause of the fire is still under investigation. years.” programming,” Deputy Mayor Byvelds said he would like to see To donate to the Go Fund Me Page please go to If approved, the increased Kirsten Gardner said. that decision made by this summer. Christopher Paré’s Facebook page. Lockdown continues for a while yet Joseph Morin through the clouds,” said He listed all the be able to reopen. Record Staff Premier Ford. measures designed to help He said people should TORONTO – The most “Transmission rates are stop the spread of the be hopeful but should not Your recent provincial pandemic down and less people are pandemic, however he let their guard down. 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and construction projects, Search for funds continues for Old Town Hall upgrade the acquisition of specialized equipment and Joseph Morin happen they still need an all about he could not feasibility studies related LJI Reporter additional $25,907.50. help but feel confident to cultural spaces. The WINCHESTER – The At their Feb. 9, council that their application CCSF invests in traditional Old Town Hall in meeting councillors agreed would succeed. “I look arts and heritage facilities, Winchester may be slated to approve a grant forward to its success,” he such as museums, theatres for a much needed new application for $25,907.50 said. and performing arts HVAC system sooner under the Canada Cultural The total cost for the centres. rather than later. Spaces Fund, towards the new equipment has been The CCSF annual The system provides cost of replacing the Old pegged at $48,057.50. The grants and contributions heat and air conditioning Town Hall HVAC. Dundas County Players budget is $54 million for to the building. Deputy Mayor Al have committed $12,000 the period 2018-2028 and The North Dundas Armstrong said, “I know to the project and the applications are accepted council along with Dundas the DCP is looking municipality has kicked in on an ongoing basis. County Players, (DCP) forward to a resolution in $10,150. The Recreation & who want to be able to use this as are we. I hope they project,” said Armstrong. and other users of the The Canada Cultural Culture Department has the theatre in the hall, have are successful.” “I am fully in support of it facility. Spaces Fund (CCSF) the HVAC upgrade as a contributed funds to Armstrong mentioned and I hope they are The mayor said when supports the improvement budget item in the purchasing a new HVAC that there had been many successful.” he was looking over the of physical conditions for township’s 2021 draft but they have come up debates over the issue. Mayor Fraser agreed application and reading arts, heritage, culture and budget but the balance of short. “It would be nice to see that it has been a “long about what the Canada creative innovation. The the funding is necessary to To make the upgrade some finality to this road,” for the township Cultural Spaces Fund was Fund supports renovation make it happen.

people have an online persona which is very OPP urges people to ‘THINK’ before you send different from the real them Sandy Casselman “We use the internet for tracked, stored, and used for kids, but it’s happening in and we’re all quite polite LJI Reporter many things,” he said. “It’s various purposes, most of the adult world as well.” for the most part in a public BERWICK – “Although pretty much impacted all which are harmful to the user While Blanchette said setting when we’re having the internet can be a areas of our lives at this in the long run. there’s a lot of focus on face to face conversations, wonderful thing, it’s having point. What we ask people “Almost daily we’re youth and seniors, anyone, but we’re seeing a dramatic a significant impact on the to think about is the seeing young people with regardless of age, can be a change in how people seniors’ groups, and other mental health and well- information that’s out there significant mental health target for identity theft, interact behind a keyboard community gatherings. He being of our residents,” said about you. Sometimes this issues, suicidal ideation, bullying, or stalking. On the and they’re saying horrible urges people to “think Ontario Provincial Police data can be collected and who think their whole flip side, he noted the things. Gaming sites in beyond the moment.” (OPP) Sgt. Jim Blanchette. used against us, whether world is falling apart growing issue of people particular, people The OPP’s “THINK b4u Blanchette, the OPP’s it’s a predator or someone because they shared who say things they’d never encouraging others to kill Send” campaign advises community mobilization who’s bullying or stalking. something with someone think of saying if they were themselves, just absolutely internet users to ask officer, attended the Jan. 26 People are having their data they thought they could doing so in person. terrible things, so think themselves the following township of North compromised.” trust. Now it’s out there on “This is really the focus before you send.” questions before sending or Stormont council meeting Blanchette catalogued the the internet,” he said. “It’s of everything I want to say In an effort to educate the posting: Is it true? Is it to discuss online safety and ways an internet user’s a pretty tough world for right here, think before you public, Blanchette said he’s hurtful? Is it illegal? Is it mental health. personal information can be people, and I’m saying send,” he said. “Too often taken the message to schools, necessary? Is it kind?

Fire fleet repairs skyrocket in South Dundas NATION RISE WIND FARM COMMUNITY Sandy Casselman also noted that lack of use could be a major LJI Reporter determinant in recent truck issues, as the LIAISON COMMITTEE MORRISBURG – Fleet repair costs for vehicles need to be driven regularly to South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services avoid parts’ seizing. had at least one council member second Gardner questioned council’s original By Nation Rise Wind Farm Limited Partnership guessing a past hiring decision. decision to hire a staff mechanic. Wednesday, February 24, 2021 Originally included in the Municipality “I’m not afraid to admit I’m wrong,” 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. of South Dundas’ Feb. 1 council meeting Gardner said. “I’m feeling like my To be held virtually and over the phone: consent agenda, Mayor Steven Byvelds support for having an independent pulled the report for discussion, citing mechanic was going to save us money To view and listen to the live virtual presentation, please connect directly through this web address https://usednvgl.globalmeet.com/ concern with the skyrocketing maintenance and it’s not.” DNV1 at 6 p.m. on February 24 and select the browser option. For costs. The mayor was not alone in his Coun. Don Lewis, Archie Mellan, and more information, please visit the Project website concern. Lloyd Wells agreed, each noting their (https://nationrisewindfarm.com/) under the Community Section. “I nearly blew a gasket when I looked at surprise at not only the high price tag, but these prices,” Deputy-Mayor Kirsten also at the fact it took so long for council to If you can’t join virtually, please dial 1-855-950-3708 for audio. Guest code is 382191. Gardner said. “We’ve almost doubled the learn about the additional expense. The Open to the General Public for Viewing cost for fleet management with fire [and] director of the township’s Fire and The Nation Rise Wind Farm (the ‘‘Project’’) is a proposed wind farm of we’re not done yet. I have some major Emergency Services, Cameron Morehouse, approximately 100 MW that is located in the United Counties of Stormont, concerns. I think we should have had this said he was feeling the same way as Dundas and Glengarry in the Township of North Stormont, Ontario. The Project discussion $40,000 ago.” council. received a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ministry of Environment, Council discussed possible reasons for “When I saw these numbers start to Conservation and Parks (formerly the Ontario Ministry of Environment and the increased cost, including the new in- escalate, I knew I had to bring this to Climate Change) on May 4, 2018. As part of the REA, the Project has established a house mechanic’s diligence in ensuring all council,” he said. “It’s not my intent to be Community Liaison Committee (CLC) primarily for residents within one kilometer vehicles meet safety requirements. It was overbudget. I’m a thrifty kind of director. of the Project, but also open to anyone with an interest in the construction, suggested the fire trucks may not have been We’ll get the cost down next year; I installation, use, operation, maintenance and retirement of the Project. serviced as thoroughly in the past. It was promise you that.” The CLC is intended to be a forum to discuss Project updates, milestones, concerns, issue resolution, and mitigation. CLC members will be asked to act as a liaison facilitating two-way communications between the Project and members Rideau of the public to provide updates and seek feedback regarding the Project. DNV GL will coordinate each CLC meeting. All meeting materials (minutes, presentations, etc.) will be made available for public review on the Project website at http://nationrisewindfarm.com/. The agenda for the meeting will be Auctions Inc. posted on the Project website in advance of the meeting. This sixth CLC meeting is open to the general public for observation. For public health and safety considerations, it will be held virtually. The public can attend by entering the following web address in their internet browser https:// As per the current COVID-19 mandates, usednvgl.globalmeet.com/DNV1 or by connection by phone (dial-in number: we are offering ONLINE Auctions and allowing 20 people 1-855-950-3708; Guest code: 382191). Brief Public Inquiries may be presented by members of the public. Please note that should a signi昀cant number of Public in our Liquidation Centre at one time. Inquiries be received in advance of the meeting, the CLC members and Nation Rise Wind Farm LP will review the inquiries and make a 昀nal representative Check the website for our Upcoming ONLINE Auctions for selection for discussion at the CLC meeting. To be considered as a Public Inquiry, a written request must be sent using the Public Inquiry Form located both Public/Vehicle Auctions and Misc. & Furniture Auctions. on the Project website. Public Inquiry Forms must be submitted no later than Friday, February 19, 2021, to the Project email address ([email protected]). www.rideauauctions.com Alternatively, they can be mailed to the following address: Nation Rise Wind Farm Limited Partnership Civic #2250, County Road 31, Winchester, ON 219 Dufferin St. Unit 217C, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3J1 613-774-7000 To learn more about the Project, visit the Project website at http://nationrisewindfarm.com/. February 11 Page 04.qxp_Layout 2 2021-02-10 6:19 PM Page 1

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counties. The goal of the back issues and the her own. The papers were the digitalization by Image Preserving local newspapers project is to “collect, donation of papers by very brittle, sometimes had Advantage” and will be organize, preserve and individuals who had kept to be pieced together by Optical Character Carolyn Thompson Goddard The Chesterville Record make accessible the historic them or “saved them from hand and repaired, then Recognition (OCR) Record Staff have provided the DCA newspapers” of Stormont, the dumpster.” She “stabilized before they searchable and “accessible IROQUOIS – In a rural with back copies of the Dundas and Glengarry described how Sandra Lee could be scanned and to all researchers.” Peters community, the role of a paper. The collection still before they are lost forever. and Roger Johnson donated digitized.” She described commented the project was local newspaper is to record has gaps in “the publication In addition to the “70 years of Iroquois this time-consuming to be completed by the life and events of the history,” but she is digitalization of newspapers papers” after saving them process in some cases as December 2020, but communities it serves, as confident there will be for the DCA, the project from a dumpster. being “like piecing COVID-19 shutdowns and well as providing donations of historic also provides funding to the People from the together a puzzle” and is restrictions have slowed the information on what is newspaper issues, as they Glengarry Archives to community have still looking for progress of this project. happening outside its are found that will fill those digitalize newspapers and to volunteered to assist with newspapers to fill some Thanks to MP Duncan’s boundaries. These gaps. the Lost Villages Historical this project. Peters gaps in the collection. initiative, the donations of newspapers record life Peters continued how the Society to digitalize mentioned “Howard and The project is nearing back issues of local events such as weddings, newspaper digitalization photographs. Leslie Kirby volunteered to completion, with Peters newspapers, funding from births, and deaths, as well project currently underway Peters explained before help organize the Iroquois explaining “we have the United Counties as municipal council will ensure the records will the newspapers could be Post and Matilda Advocate scanned over 214,000 pages council, the work of decisions, community be “accessible to the public sent to be digitalized “they and the Iroquois of historic newspapers” dedicated volunteers and celebrations and the at no cost to them” and will had to be located, Chieftain.” The restrictions which will be eventually the perseverance of the connections of the rural “definitely fulfill our organized, repaired and to curb the spread of located on a “free website DCA archivist people now community to events mandate of collecting, processed.” This involved COVID-19 have resulted in organized and maintained and in the future will be beyond its borders. preserving and making working with local volunteers unable to help by the united counties.” able to access an important Dundas County archivist accessible these records.” newspapers still in and resulted in Peters Funding from the United part of Dundas County’s Susan Peters mentioned in a The project will ensure that publication for access to continuing the project on Counties council “paid for history. recent interview with The the unique historical Chesterville Record one of information found in these the accomplishments of the newspapers will be Dundas County Archives preserved and protected for (DCA) has been the the researchers of today and “organizing, arranging, tomorrow. by Carolyn Thompson Goddard repairing and scanning” of The Newspaper St. Valentine’s Day, celebrated each local newspapers dating Digitization Project was year on February 14, is fast back to the 1860s. initiated by SDSG MP Eric approaching with youngsters of all Companies such as Etcetera Duncan in 2018 and is ages looking forward to receiving Publications, which publish funded by the SDG some token of appreciation and love on that most special day. Stores have all sorts of Valentine’s Day trinkets and lots of chocolate treats on their shelves as well as hundreds of cards to chose from. It must be incredibly By Jamie Wilson difficult for children to choose which Student Council Communications box of themed Valentine’s Day cards to give to friends at school or at home. A picture posted by a friend recently Back in class of a book of cut-out Valentine’s Day cards from the early 60’s reminded me North Dundas is getting ready for Valentine’s Day of the wonder and excitement of Last week we happily resumed school in person after Valentine’s Day as a youngster at being virtual for a month. We made it to school for one Chesterville Public School. whole day before we were greeted with our first snow In those days, the preparations at day of the year on Wednesday. Doing work from home school for the Valentine’s Day celebrations began shortly after again for a day, after just going back to school the day Groundhog Day or February 2. In before, put into perspective how thankful I was to be those days, art class was invariably learning in person again. Many other students agree, held on Friday afternoon and in early and we all hope that we can continue this way as long as February we began the construction it’s safe. and decoration of a gigantic heart Thanks to Judy Neville for sending me a photo of the front cover of book We ended our first week back with a fun spirit day shaped Valentine’s Day holder made of cut-out valentines she has kept for many yers. This photograph, initially on Friday. The day was Funky Sock Friday, and many with pink or red construction paper. on her Facebook page, brought back a flood of memories about past students showed their school spirit by fancying up their After it was finished, it was taped to Valentine’s Day celebrations at Chesterville Public School, putting a smile feet. We hope to fill the remainder of this school year the side of your desk ready and on my face and in my heart! Courtesy Photo with many more exciting spirit days. waiting for Valentines to be dropped Speaking of which, we have another spirit day into it on February 14. cutting of the valentine which for little arrived, there were generally treats It was the Valentines themselves coming up this Fri., Feb. 12 to celebrate Valentine’s hands and big scissors was somewhat provided by the teacher and a parent which always held a special fascination difficult. If I remember correctly at the or two to make the party even more Day. Wear your Valentine’s colours of pink, red, white, for me and one year I actually back of the book there were little special. There were usually pink and purple. We would like to wish a happy upcoming convinced Mom to purchase a book of envelopes you could cut out to put the cupcakes or a pink heart shaped cake Valentine’s Day to all the people that we love and valentines to cut out at the Community valentines into and address them. For and while these were quite tasty, they appreciate. Including, but not limited to, our teachers Shopping Centre run by Stan David. I some reason, perhaps I cut the took backstage to the distribution of and staff here at North Dundas, frontline workers recall the excitement felt when the envelopes wrong, Mom showed me valentines. everywhere, and our families and loved ones. book arrived on the kitchen table after how to make envelopes from a piece For a few years I kept the heart dinner one evening and the enjoyment of paper and is a skill I still use on shaped valentine holders I made full experienced as I looked at the different occasion to this day. of the valentine’s I received but valentines on each page. Each One can only imagine the somewhere over the past fifty odd Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. Valentine would have a coloured excitement and anticipation as the years they have disappeared. What has picture of something or other and a cute Valentine’s Day party grew closer. stayed with me however is the joy felt Publisher Advertising Rates on Request saying to go along with it and on the Occasionally, I would peek into that when I looked and saw the valentines Etcetera Publications Inc. P.O. Box 368, 1 Mill Street back was the “To” and “From” area. giant heart to see if I had received a in the holder. So, a big thank you to Chesterville, Ont. 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Page 6 The Chesterville Record Thursday, February 11, 2021 Municipal staff pandemic, which was raised sitting on the back burner. by Coun. Lloyd Well’s during “We have enough work for County employee tests framework, as well as the protocols keeps busy the last meeting in January. staff up to Feb. 10,” he added. “If outlined by the Eastern Ontario Health “As per the last meeting, it goes beyond that we may need positive for COVID-19 Unit,” said Karen Franklin, director of during lock down library services. I have been dealing with to have a discussion at that time.” SD&G – Tuesday the United Counties of Sandy Casselman our directors at a senior Wells said he was happy “At this time we are confident that this SDG was advised that an employee has is an isolated case with an extremely low LJI Reporter staff level, checking in to with Geraghty’s report. tested positive for COVID-19. The individual MORRISBURG – make sure they’re keeping “I want to be accountable risk to the community at large.” is an employee of the SDG Library working The branch was closed for a day as an Municipality of South Dundas staff busy,” Geraghty said. to the public that we’re not just out of the Winchester branch. extra precaution while awaiting direction employees are staying productive He listed the many projects paying people to sit there,” he Sanitization and contact tracing from the EOHU. The branch will reopen despite the COVID-19 lockdown. being addressed by staff in said, adding that he felt the procedures have been implemented according Wed., Feb. 10. The Feb. 1 council meeting various departments, noting public would like to see the to Eastern Ontario Health Unit protocols. To view health and safety guidelines saw CAO Shannon Geraghty that the pandemic has given outdoor rinks open and staff “We are following guidelines prescribed with respect to COVID-19, please visit address a concern about staff employees an opportunity to working on projects that might to us by our own internal health and safety eohu.ca/en/covid-19-novelcoronavirus. productivity during the tackle projects that have been otherwise remain unfinished. SSERVICESERVICE DIRECTORY AAUCTIONSAUCTIONSAUCTIONSAUCTIONSAUCTIONSAUCTIONSAUCTIONSAUCTIONS EEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENTEQUIPMENT PPETPET SERVICESPET SERVICES WWATERPROOFINGWATERPROOFING Pets & Home Services SALMON & SONS Quality care for your pets & home Top Soil, Sand, Gravel, Hy-Hoe, Backhoe, Colleen Petry PUBLIC AUTO & EQUIPMENT AUCTION Bulldozer, Dump Trucks Pet Sitting Wet Basements Written Lifetime Monthly Online LICENCED SEPTIC BED INSTALLATION www.petsandhomeservices.vpweb.ca Fixed Permanently Guarantee LIQUIDATION CENTRE Open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. R.R. 1 Chesterville Serving Russell & Embrun Michael Theriault • Licenced Waterproofi ng Professional 1823 Finch Winchester Corner of County Roads 43 & 31, WINCHESTER 613-448-3683 613-448-3101 613-408-3480 613-445-3480 Tel: 613-858-4696 Boundary Rd. 613-774-2735 Fax: 613-774-5559 [email protected] michael.theriault@ Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0 www.rideauauctions.com Roger Jay bonded and insured thecrackdoctor.ca www.thecrackdoctor.ca HHAIRHAIR SOLUTIONS PPLUMBINGPLUMBINGPLUMBINGPLUMBINGPLUMBINGPLUMBINGPLUMBINGPLUMBING EELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICALELECTRICAL AAUTOAUTO PARTSAUTO PARTS

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were no injuries. During the investigation, 11:15 p.m., Russell County concentration (80 plus) CC OPP area During the investigation, the officer utilized the ASD OPP officers responded to a 320.14(1)(b); the officer utilized the ASD on the motorist. The driver single vehicle collision on Operation while on the motorist. The driver was transported to Du Lac Road in the City of impaired - alcohol and arrests was transported to detachment for further Clarence-Rockland. The drugs CC 320.14(1)(a) and EMBRUN – During the detachment for further testing. driver sustained minor Having care or control of period of Jan.12 to Feb. 8, testing. As a result of the injuries. a motor vehicle with liquor officers with the Russell As a result of the investigation, Christopher During the investigation, readily available LLA 32(1) County Detachment of the investigation, Lena Spence, Lacasse, 38-years-old, from the motorist was spoken to The motorists received a The identity of the Ontario Provincial Police 38-years-old, from Ottawa Rockland, was charged and transported to detachment 90 day driver's licence accused cannot be released (OPP) responded to 988 was arrested and charged with: for further testing. The driver suspension and the vehicles under terms of the Youth calls for service. These with: Operation while was transported to the were also impounded for Criminal Justice Act included: Operation while impaired - blood alcohol hospital as a precaution and seven days. (YCJA). impaired - alcohol and concentration (80 plus) CC where further testing could be The accused are The accused is scheduled Motorists charged drugs CC 320.14(1)(a); 320.14(1)(b); conducted. scheduled to appear in the to appear at the Ontario Operation while Operation while As a result of the Ontario Court of Justice in Court of Justice in with impaired impaired - blood alcohol impaired - alcohol and investigation, Alexandre L'Orignal at a later date. L'Orignal at a later date. On Jan. 12, shortly concentration (80 plus) CC drugs CC 320.14(1)(a); Daoust, 31-years-old, from Stolen vehicle complaint Disturbance complaint before 1:30 a.m., a Russell 320.14(b) and Operation while Gatineau, Quebec was leads to numerous charges leads to assault charges County OPP officer Failure to comply with prohibited under the arrested and charged with: On Jan. 13, at On Jan. 29, shortly after conducted a traffic stop for release order - other than to Criminal Code CC Operation while approximately 2:45 p.m., 12:00 p.m., Russell County an HTA offence on Limoges attend court CC 145(5)(a) 320.18(1)(a); impaired - alcohol and Russell County OPP OPP officers responded to a Road in Limoges where an On Jan. 19, shortly after Novice driver - B.A.C. drugs CC 320.14(1)(a); officers responded to a disturbance complaint at a Ontario driver was arrested. 10:15 p.m., Russell County above zero HTA 44.1(3); Operation while stolen vehicle complaint on business on Notre-Dame During the investigation, OPP officers responded to a Disobey stop sign - fail impaired - blood alcohol Angele Street in Embrun. Street in Embrun. the officer utilized the single vehicle collision on to stop HTA 136(1)(a) and concentration (80 plus) CC The investigation The investigation Approved Screening Device Ste-Marie Road in Embrun. Class G1 licence holder - 320.14(b) and revealed that the vehicle revealed that a physical (ASD) on the motorist. The There were no injuries. unaccompanied by qualified Drive motor vehicle - no had been taken without altercation occurred driver was transported to During the investigation, driver HTAOReg 340/94 licence HTA 32(1) consent. The vehicle between four adults. detachment for further the officer utilized the ASD 5(1) On Feb. 7, shortly stopped, but before the As a result of the testing. on the motorist. The driver On Jan. 29, shortly after before 9:00 p.m., a Russell officer reached the vehicle, investigation, Kiera As a result of the was transported to 12:15 p.m., Russell County County OPP officer it was in motion again. The Gabrielle Lynch, 23-years- investigation, Michael detachment for further OPP officers responded to a conducted a wellbeing driver was uncooperative old, from Russell was Joseph, 38-years-old, from testing. traffic complaint at a check on a motorist at a with the officer. The vehicle charged with: Ottawa, was charged with: As a result of the business on Richelieu Street business on Principale was stopped a few moments Assault CC 266 Operation while investigation, Marilyne in Rockland. Street in Limoges where an later. And Jayson Stanley impaired - blood alcohol Marie Rejeanne Delorme, During the investigation, Ontario driver was arrested. As a result of the Norton, 49-years-old, from concentration (80 plus) CC 26-years-old, from Embrun the motorist was spoken to During the investigation, investigation, a 15-year-old, Vars was charged with: 320.14(1)(b); was arrested and charged and transported to the officer utilized the ASD from Embrun was charged Assault with a weapon Operation while with: detachment for further on the motorist. The driver with: CC 267(a) impaired - alcohol and Operation while testing. was transported to Dangerous operation CC And Jody Norton, 46- drugs CC 320.14(1)(a); impaired - alcohol and As a result of the detachment for further 320.13(1); years-old, from Vars was Drive without proper drugs CC 320.14(1)(a) and investigation, Daniel testing. Take Motor Vehicle charged with: rear light - motor vehicle Operation while Besner, 64-years-old, from As a result of the Without Consent CC Assault Causing Bodily HTA 62(1) and impaired - blood alcohol Rockland, was charged investigation, Kelsey Jane 335(1); Harm CC 267(b) Driver fail to surrender concentration (80 plus) CC with: Blaney, 29-years-old, from Flight from peace officer The accused are licence HTA 33(1) 320.14(b) Operation while Maxville, was charged with: CC 320.17 and scheduled to appear at the On Jan. 16, shortly On Jan. 22, shortly impaired - blood alcohol Operation while Assault with a weapon Ontario Court of Justice in before 5:45 a.m., Russell before 12:30 a.m., a Russell concentration (80 plus) CC impaired - blood alcohol CC 267(a) L'Orignal at a later date. 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Page 8 The Chesterville Record Thursday, February 11, 2021 While most of council agreed to the proposal, Coun. Compost depots coming to Morrisburg and Iroquois Archie Mellan was opposed. His top concern was the tax- payer funding. Sandy Casselman Watson explained that the municipality does not have “I think this should be a user pay system,” he said. “This LJI Reporter Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) to collect, should not be on the taxpayer. I won’t support it on that MORRISBURG – Compost collection depot days for manage or transport waste, which leaves South Dundas alone.” Morrisburg and Iroquois are a go, but not all Municipality open to a potential $250,000 fine for each compost site. Mellan added that the rest of South Dundas should not of South Dundas politicians are on board. The proposed depot system would operate for three days be paying so that Morrisburg and Iroquois residents can During the township’s Feb. 1 council meeting, a week in one village, followed by three days a week in the have free and convenient compost disposal. He suggested Environmental Services director Danielle Watson other. village residents haul their own compost to the Matilda recommended council “approve the management of leaf This would run for a total of six weeks and the cost for Landfill like the rest of the township’s residents have and yard waste through the utilization of a private waste the service is estimated to be roughly $18,000. Watson said always done. hauler collecting materials from specialized pre-set daily the cost could fluctuate depending on how much leaf and Councillor Lloyd Wells said he felt the $18,000 price tag drop off locations within the municipality three times a yard waste is collected. She said the cost would be roughly was not only reasonable, but a savings compared to what week for six weeks in 2021.” the same as what the township had been spending to has historically been spent on the existing compost sites. Operating outside of the legal guidelines set by the operate the two compost sites in the past. Mayor Steven Byvelds agreed. Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), “Staff feel this is the best option in that it doesn’t Mellan moved to alter the resolution, stipulating the both the Morrisburg and Iroquois composting sites were increase the tax levy and it offers a similar level of new service be user funded rather than taxpayer forced to shut down. It was noted that MECP learned of the service,” Watson said. The location for Morrisburg is set to funded. With no one willing to second the motion, it compost sites because of a development program at the be 5 Allison Avenue, while the Iroquois location will be 10 died, and council voted on the original motion as Morrisburg Industrial Park and because of a complaint Bouck Street. While the suggested days are Wednesdays, presented. In the end, the mayor, deputy mayor, and made by a South Dundas resident who had concerns about Fridays, and Saturdays, Watson noted the private hauler is remaining two councillors voted in favour of the the Morrisburg location. flexible on days of service. recommendation. encouraged to wear masks there’s Two Creek Forest Conservation website. The Skate, ski, or snowshoe in South Dundas on and off the ice, as well Conservation Area and trails at the Upper Canada Sandy Casselman book your equipment. a limit of 25 people on the as to social distance from Robert Graham Migratory Bird Sanctuary LJI Reporter Those looking to stroll ice at one time. The rinks those not in their family. Conservation Area. A list of remain open. Washrooms SOUTH DUNDAS – It along the Iroquois or are open for skating, but Washrooms are closed. open conservation trails in are closed. Visitors are is winter in South Dundas Morrisburg Pathways can not for hockey or hockey As for South Dundas’ nearby townships can be asked to practice safe and despite the pandemic, rest assured that the equipment. Everyone is wonderful hiking options, found on the South Nation physical distancing. there’s still a lot of outdoor township is committed to fun to be had for residents keeping these walkways of all ages. snow-free for easier access. We are looking for: For starters, do not miss CAO Shannon Geraghty out on the South Dundas recently released a Recreation Snow Sculpture statement thanking the Personal Support Worker’s Contest. The rules are Ontario Trillium Foundation simple: build a snow for the 2019 capital grant of sculpture of your choosing, $150,000 that allowed for Summer Students (RN/RPN) take a photo, email the the Iroquois Pathway photo to rehabilitation to be [email protected] by completed this past fall. Registered Nurse’s (RN/RPN) Feb. 16. The winner, who “Our pathways are now must be a resident of the more important than ever municipality, will receive a for providing the Hairdresser $100 gift card to a South community with a safe and Dundas business of their accessible piece of outdoor Temporary Social Service choosing. The winner will infrastructure,” Geraghty be announced on Feb. 18. said. Worker With outdoor rinks, local Weather permitting, the hiking trails, and urban municipality’s outdoor pathways, there are plenty rinks in Matilda, Cooks of ways to enjoy the fresh Morrisburg, and Iroquois FEBRUARY 23, 2021 air with friends and family. will be open for residents For those who need to enjoy. Users are asked to Dietary Aides snowshoes, skates, or cross- follow rules and country skis, the regulations issued in DUNDAS MANOR Municipality of South consultation with the Housekeeper Dundas’ Lending Library is Eastern Ontario Health ready to serve. Contact Unit. The rinks will be [email protected] available for use between 8 Refer to our home’s website for more information and to a.m. and 8 p.m. daily with VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR for more information on job qualifi cations E-Subscriptions Now Hiring! www.dundasmanor.ca Are you looking for a fulfi lling career Now available at in the healthcare fi eld? 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Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Chesterville Record Page 9 Mike Dean’s fills out northern grocery lists Joseph Morin Record Staff CHESTERVILLE – Remarkable people and industries are hidden Stop the everywhere in the Canadian business landscape. One such business is Mike Dean Local Grocer with Spread locations in Chesterville, Bourget and Sharbot Lake. For the past year, Mike Dean Local Grocer has been a member of a partnership that services the Gordon and Julie Dean outside their warehouse in Nunavut community in Canada’s Ottawa. Courtesy Photo COVID-19 far north. 3,243, Inuvik is the hub of the accessible by sea, the food is Nunavut includes a major Arctic. loaded into sea containers and portion of Northern In the entire territory of delivered to the port in Canada and most of Nunavik there is more people Montreal. From there, it can be deadly. the Canadian Arctic that live in the city of Cornwall. makes its way north to those Archipelago, and has a It is spread across a small communities that do population of around 40,000 territory two-thirds the size of not have regular air service. people. It is located 2,833 km Ontario. Even the sea portion of the from Chesterville: a long Stay home. Working in the far north, process is difficult. drive for a loaf of bread and even as a member of a group Dean said, “The big peanut butter. arranging, procuring and difference with this part of Bringing food and delivering food to the north is our operation is the packaging necessary items to this part of a challenge. and the preparation. Stay strong. Canada is a challenge. Apart from the sheer Putting two skids into a Taking up the challenge challenge of the distances and sea container and you have to are three groups working weather conditions involved, worry about how it is going to together in an unusual trust and accountability are be received six weeks later partnership. Save lives. also an important factor. after it has bounced around An online retail service Dean said, “If you are not on the ocean.” called Arctic Fresh takes food from up there you will not There are many lessons to orders for the grocery stores have a clue of how be learned from this venture. in Nunavut. That grocery list complicated and how much Its not just the logistics that is filled out by Mike Dean’s our version of normal does have to be worked out, it is organization in Ottawa and not exist.” also the frame of mind the the resulting pallets of food He said gaining the trust of drivers of a commercial are flown up to Nunavut by community members is all venture have to accept. Canadian North Airline. part of doing business in the “It is a different mentality Gordon Dean said he is north. than here or what we are used happy to be involved in the Dean takes little of the to in business,” he said. process of feeding fellow credit for how well his “Up there everybody does Canadians in such a remote grocery chain is doing something very well and they part of the country. looking after communities in do it in multiple places and The Chesterville grocery Nunavut. they are not afraid to partner. I store has been working with “We were lucky. The think it is cultural that way. our northern neighbours for company that has been doing just over a year. it for the past three years did a You need to support each “Our first shipments were fantastic job, so we were able other. When things go wrong Dec. 19, so 14 months ago,” to take their best practices and there is no one else coming to said Dean. continued their operation,” he help you.” “Basically we were in the said. Dean said he is enjoying right place at the right time.” “A couple of their staff the experience. Arctic Fresh was worked with us for a while.” “It is interesting and fun. It headquartered in Ottawa, so They handle all of the is very enjoyable to do Dean took over their logistics in the north. something that has become a operation and became the Dean believes the meaningful part of our third part of the northern arrangement is a good match. business very quickly. It is partnership. “We specialize in food rewarding to do. Across Canada there are and they specialize in getting We are not fighting over quite a few grocery chains, it there.” how cheap we can sell milk but few like Mike Dean The biggest change was and how cheap we can sell Local Grocer. moving the Ottawa operation bread. “There are not too many into the Mike Dean Local We are doing something people that would have the Grocer warehouse on on a big scale that makes a inventory, plus the equipment Industrial drive. heck of a difference. plus the ability and interest in During the summer It’s unique and that is part it,” said Dean. months when many of the of the reason we like it,” said With a population of communities served are Dean. But there is another side to this story of a Happy Food country’s good fortune when it comes to the food on your table. Freedom Day That story is how it got there in the first place. Our food supply system has flaws I am Joseph Morin sure, but for the most part it works. Staff Writer From a carefully selected seed planted in There is not a great deal of good news to the ground, then watched over as it grows, celebrate these days, or so it seems. to when it is harvested and shipped off to be In fact, there are some very telling processed and finally arriving at the grocery events that despite the pandemic; political store as your next meal, our food supply maneuvering; the weather; and the latest industry, meat and vegetables, despite all its update about lockdowns, these events are twists and turns is a remarkable process. downright refreshing. Food Freedom Day is a celebration, but the Feb. 9 is officially called Food Freedom party happens only because of all the work Day in Canada; a very grand statement to be producers, farmers, grocery stores, suppliers sure but according to all of the experts, that and the Canadian food industry in general, was the day the average Canadian household, plus believe it or not government does day in fortunate enough to have an average income, and day out to ensure there is food on your will have earned enough to pay their family’s table and money in your pocket to buy it. entire year’s grocery bill; it’s a nice thought There are so many aspects of the Canadian and a comforting milestone; it is an indication food industry that all add up to and contribute that most of us have an opportunity to have a to a system that is efficient and affordable. 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consistent support from intervenors.” Seeing life differently “Steve has a home to call OTTAWA – “Let them” what we see and hear. As a his own now, living as was Anne-Marie’s response child, it was very difficult normal of a life as possible. to people staring at her son, for Steve to learn sign Although it is difficult right Steve. Without language. He had a hard now with social distancing, communication skills, Steve time sitting still as well as my goal is for him to often screamed as a child… sleeping. With a spirit for socialize more, meet friends a form of expression. But he adventure, Steve often for coffee, or invite friends could not hear the sound or learned through discovery. and family over for dinner volume of his frequent “He was very curious, he in the future, to become screams. Steve is deafblind. would turn on the oven more and more independent Deafblindness is a burners to watch them heat about DeafBlind Ontario in his daily living. combination of hearing and or try to get outside Services through Centre Achieving this will be vision loss that is unique to throughout the night, he Jules-Léger, the province’s possible because of each person. It can impact was like Houdini. We had to only French-language Intervenor Services,” says access to information, install a fence around the school for children who are Anne-Marie. communication, and yard and lock the doors Deaf or hard of hearing, Today, Steve still taps mobility. from the inside.” blind or have low vision, into his sense of discovery Weighing just one pound After years of sleepless are deafblind, or have and curiosity to learn. “On and 14 ounces, Steve and nights and screaming, Steve learning disabilities. his own, he puts his finger his identical triplet brothers was prescribed medication “When I first visited one into his glass to determine were born premature at 28 that helped him to of DeafBlind Ontario when a drink is poured to weeks. “At birth I learned reestablish his internal Services’ locations in the right level. He also that Steve had vision loss clock. “It was a game Kitchener, I knew it was brings his iPad close to his due to retinopathy of changer,” recalls Anne- what I wanted for Steve… face so he can see a picture. He learned to slide from Steve enjoying a winter skate with Anne-Marie. prematurity. Before he was Marie. From there, he somewhere he could live as Courtesy Photo a year, I knew that he had learned Langue des signes independently as possible,” one image to the next using hearing loss too. This was Québécoise, LSQ for short. says Anne-Marie. his nose... it’s very clever.” are so excited it’s support services across the more difficult to determine, Anne-Marie learned some For eight years, the “When you go through unbelievable,” says Anne- province, including in but around two, Steve was LSQ too, noting that she family waited for a location something like Steve has Marie. Ottawa, Embrun, and Vars. diagnosed as profoundly practices this skill more to open in the Ottawa area. experienced, it’s really Over 1 per cent of Their holistic approach deaf. Steve also has chronic often with the team at Throughout those years, difficult. But I am glad it Canada’s population or to Intervenor Services kidney disease,” says Anne- DeafBlind Ontario Services. Steve received support from happened to us. As a family, approximately 466,420 empowers people with Marie. DeafBlind Ontario DeafBlind Ontario we see life so differently people are deafblind, like deafblindness to achieve Steve is completely blind Services’ residential Services’ Community and appreciate the small Steve. DeafBlind Ontario their goals and dreams. in his right eye, with an eye programs provide Services – Partnerships, victories. Every time Steve Services provides accessible Learn more at prosthetic. In his left, he has accessible, barrier-free, which offers specialized learns a new LSQ sign, we residential and customized deafblindontario.com. between 10 to 20 per cent affordable housing, and expertise and services to vision, bending and moving access to Intervenor individuals with his head to see with this Services 24/7. Intervenors deafblindness through their eye. “We respected Steve’s provide visual and auditory supporting agency. decision to not use a information to individuals Steve moved into Advertise in hearing aid, which he with deafblindness. By DeafBlind Ontario doesn’t like. Even with the facilitating the exchange of Services’ new location highest quality hearing aid, information and assisting earlier in 2020. “Steve and there are still many sounds with communication our entire family are so your local paper? he wouldn’t be able to methods, intervenors happy. 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Thursday, February 11, 2021 The Chesterville Record Page 11 Out of Sight – But definitely not out of mind! WINCHESTER – the year are on hold, the WDMH’s volunteers are auxiliary is still supporting staying home these days – WDMH patients through its and staying safe. But that fundraising activities. Their doesn’t mean they aren’t current project will help still hard at work. WDMH’s youngest patients. Recently, Debbie The new monitoring system DeCooman was named co- will alert staff and lock doors CChurchChurchChurchChurchChurchChurch chair of the WDMH when a baby is near an exit. It auxiliary. She joins Elinor will keep everyone safe in the Jordan in this joint role. childbirth unit. DIRECTORY Appreciation is extended to Donations can be made Your Guide to Local Houses of Worship Lynn Dillabough who has by mailing a cheque to the completed her term. WDMH Foundation at 566 The United Church of Canada CHRIST CHURCH UNITED Debbie lives near Elinor Jordan Debbie DeCooman Louise Street, Winchester, 5 Casselman St., Chesterville Chesterville and works for because we want to help can,” notes Elinor. K0C 2K0. Please indicate Pastor: Debbie Poirier 613-850-2725 the St. Lawrence Parks the donation is for PLEASE NOTE: Due to current COVID-19 restrictions our church building is WDMH and the patients - “We are looking forward temporarily closed. Telephone calls are answered at 613-448-2532. Commission at Upper and we enjoy the fellowship to that too,” adds Cholly “Auxiliary Equipment” and Canada Village as a of being together.” Boland, WDMH CEO. “The include your return address THE UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA historical interpreter. She is to get an income tax receipt. AVONMORE-FINCH-MARTINTOWN The auxiliary committee volunteers are an essential ST. JAMES - CHALMERS - ST. ANDREW’S also the health and safety Donors can also call the continues to meet virtually part of our care team and PASTORAL CHARGE Minister: Rev. Lois Gaudet BBA, BTH, MDIV officer for the village. to plan for the future. “We they are missed.” Foundation at 613-774- Contact: Tel: 613-346-1648 Email: [email protected] Debbie worked at Nestlé look forward to being back While the Gift Shoppe is 2422 ext. 6162 to donate The United Church of Canada Avonmore-Finch-Martintown is closed for the Canada in accounting and at WDMH where we can closed and traditional using a credit card. Thanks duration of the provincial COVID-19 lockdown. production planning; help out in any way we fundraising events throughout for your support. provided clerical support at ST. LUKE’S - KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - FINCH Carefor Agency and was the MINISTER: Rev. Dr. Cheryl Gaver 613-918-0506 Church: 613-984-2201 [email protected] www.fi nch-avonmore-presbyterian.ca Parkinson’s Support Group Closed until further notice. coordinator throughout the region. After attending the PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Morewood Horticulture program at ST. ANDREW’S - Chesterville ST. PAUL’S - Winchester Kemptville College, Debbie Interim Moderator Rev. Samer Kandalaft 613-258-4136 started an organic farm St. Andrew’s, Chesterville, and Morewood Presbyterian Churches are closed growing vegetables and eggs for the duration of the provincial COVID-19 lockdown.

for the box program. She NATIONSIDE PENTECOSTAL CHURCH now raises chickens, goats, Rev. Edwin Valles and miniature donkeys. Email: [email protected] Of ice: 613-448-2272 “I started volunteering at IDP Group Inc., 171 Main St. North, Chesterville WDMH during Upper Please note: No Sunday and Wednesday meetings during the pandemic Canada Village’s off-season Please join us on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. for our online service on Facebook: and I really enjoy it,” says Nationside Pentecostal Church Debbie. “We all volunteer www.nationside.org Af iliated with the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada were confirmed. HARMONY COMMUNITY CHURCH Looking forward to 2021 It was noted during the meeting the 2021 Ontario Evangelical Missionary Church Carolyn Thompson Goddard Association of Agricultural Societies (OAAS) would be 12010 Ormond Rd. & Hwy. 31 613-774-5170 www.harmony-church.org Record Staff held virtually this year. Recently the RAS board of Senior Pastor: Rev. Daniel Wallace NORTH STORMONT – The Roxborough Agriculture directors accepted the update to the Official Policy Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. Society (RAS) held their virtual 2021 annual general Handbook for the organization. This will provide Join us via our youtube channel for our live stream at 10:30 a.m. meeting on Feb. 4, with president Shayla Fraser welcoming volunteers and workers with policy guidelines allowing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoPy_DABzz4REc-A76-EvrA people to the event which featured reports, the election of them the ability to respond in a consistent manner to No Sunday School or Nursery provided at this time the 2021 board of directors, committee membership and the situations, which from time to time, may arise. opportunity to vote on an updated constitution as well as A revised and updated constitution was presented to the ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH discuss the Official Policy Handbook for the RAS. membership at the AGM. The constitution provided at the 139 Castor St., Russell, ON Parish Of ice: 613-445-3226 In her remarks, Fraser commented how 2020 had seen meeting required a significant commitment by those who Presiding: Rev. Anne Quick [email protected] Website: www.stmarysrussell.ca the cancellation of the 160th Avonmore Fair, the several worked on the project. They spent many hours meeting and fundraisers and mentioned how the organization was discussing the information provided through research and Please join our virtual service, Sundays at 10 a.m. consultations. The RAS membership voted to accept the If you would like to join our service via Zoom fortunate to have been able to hold winter storage this past email: [email protected] for the link. fall. She noted the cancellation of the fair gave RAS new constitution. St. Mary’s Church is engaged in actively sharing God’s unconditional grace and love. volunteers time to work on other projects including a As the 2021 AGM concluded, president Shayla Fraser thanked everyone for their continued support during these beautification project for the fairgrounds. This fall, several WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH trees were planted at the fairgrounds and Fraser expects challenging times, noting how “we are resilient, we can keep going” and expressed how, like everyone, she is 486 Main St., Winchester more trees will be planted in the spring. Pastors Bud McKibbon and Mollie McKibbon looking forward to the time when they are able to meet in Fraser then thanked all the volunteers, before Join us Sundays at 11 a.m. for our virtual service highlighting the contribution of Charyl McLaughlin and the person. Church closed until further notice. Traditional Music - Centered Services assistance provided by the Royal Bank of Canada. While the dates for the 2021 Avonmore Fair have been set for July CHESTERVILLE 17 and 18, it is expected a decision on format of the fair Friendly, Caring, Accepting will be made soon, and in keeping with COVID-19 Pastor Brian Barr 613-448-1758 precautions and restrictions. Fundraising opportunities for - OBITUARY - Join us at www.thegatheringhouse.ca on the organization such as craft shows, and breakfasts were Sunday mornings beginning at 10 a.m. for our weekly worship service discussed, with the consensus being that any activities are WWILLIAMWILLIAM CALVIN dependent on COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions; that ST. MARY OF THE PRESENTATION CATHOLIC CHURCH a wait and see attitude is needed. The successful “Dessert RRAYRAY DROPPODROPPORAY Administration Priest: Fr. Cyril Duru Plate” fundraiser held in December 2020 was noted as well Parish Secretary: Patricia Guy - 613-448-3262 as the history book written by Murray Barkley to celebrate Bill Droppo passed away peacefully at the Lanark Lodge in Perth on ST. CLARE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH OF NORTH DUNDAS the 160th anniversary of the RAS and the well-loved Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the age of 88. He was the dear father Rev. John Wilcox 613-774-2236 Avonmore Fair. Copies of the book are still available to of Douglas (late Rosa), Bonnie (Rick) St. Denis and the late Anne www.stclaresanglican.ca 2530 Falcone Lane, Winchester Droppo. He was the grandfather of Jonathan Michaud, Michael (Lynn) purchase. Visit us online for Sunday Service at our links below. Elections for the executive and board of directors Michaud, Natasha (Eric) Marion and Brendan (Clara) Droppo. He was On Facebook at The Anglican Parish of North Dundas at St. Clare’s. followed the president’s report and were run by Jennifer also the great- grandfather of Isabella Marion and Grayson Droppo. On YouTube at St. Clare Anglican. Waldroff. Members of the 2021 board of directors are: Jim Bill was predeceased by his parents Andrew and Olive Droppo, his MacIntyre, Bryce Robinson, Linda Holland, Wendy sisters Evelyn and Geraldine and his brothers Dwight, Garnet, Gerald Trenholm, David Wattie, Shayla Fraser, Charyl and Raymond. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. McLaughlin, Charity Stucki, Molly McDonald, Ross Due to Covid Restrictions a private family funeral service will be Fraser, Carrie Couturier and Joanne Gagne-Brown. held at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville. Executive members include: President Shayla Fraser, 1st Interment will be at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville. Donations vice president Davie Wattie, 2nd vice president Charity to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged Stucki, secretary Wendy Trenholm, treasurer Linda by the family. If you are making your donation online or by cheque Holland, assistant to the treasurer Charity Stucki, grounds directly to the charity, please include the following note with your superintendent Brent MacIntyre, home craft director Shayla gift “Please notify the family”. Online condolences may be made at Fraser and past president Jim MacIntyre. Associate marsdenmclaughlin.com. directors, honourary members and committee memberships February 11 Page 12.qxp_Layout 2 2021-02-10 7:05 PM Page 1

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public education.” SALE OF LAND SDG advocates for rural education The SDG document BY PUBLIC TENDER currently being Sandy Casselman promoting rural education to send a letter to THE CORPORATION OF THE LJI Reporter throughout the counties. A UCDSB’s board of commissioned is expected MUNICIPALITY OF SOUTH DUNDAS CHESTERVILLE – The request for proposal directors to urge them to to serve as the basis of the Take Notice United Counties of (RFP) was issued this defer North Stormont county’s rural education that tenders are invited for the purchase of advocacy initiative. the land described below and will be received until 3:00 Stormont, Dundas, and month. A link to the RFP Public School’s transition p.m. local time on February 18, 2021, at the South Dundas “There is a substantial Glengarry (SDG) has can be found at date from September 2021 Municipal Offi ce, 34 Ottawa Street, Morrisburg Ontario. decided to make rural sdgcounties.ca/rural- to September 2022. body of literature Description of Lands: education a priority. education. The letter encouraged confirming why educating Roll No. 05 06 006 006 15800 0000; 4759 County Rd. 1 / “While education in Long before COVID-19 local school board children in or near their Carman Rd., Iroquois; PIN 66118-0209 (LT); File No. 18- Ontario is governed by came along, rural schools trustees to do their home communities is 06; Minimum Tender Amount: $13,782.28 school boards and the have been fighting to exist. homework and to take important, particularly from Except as follows, the municipality makes no province, SDG can play a In the past five years their time in analyzing the a social capital point of representation regarding the title to, crown interests significant advocacy role alone, several Upper facts before finalizing a view,” said SDG CAO or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with in ensuring that access to Canada District School transition plan “in order Timothy Simpson. “The the potential purchasers. quality education for our Board (UCDSB) schools to ensure North Stormont intent of this report is This sale is governed by the therefore not to confirm Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made young people is have closed, and while and the surrounding area under that Act. A full copy of the tax sale advertisement and paramount,” said warden some were saved, the will continue, without what we already know, but further information about this matter is available on line at Frank Prevost. SDG is all length of the reprieve is added stress or rather to propose tangible www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or www.southdundas.com or set to hire someone to unknown. Most recently, interruption, to be policy solutions to make you may contact Sarah McMillan, Treasurer, The Corporation develop an advocacy township of North properly and safely served rural education in our of the Municipality of South Dundas, 34 Ottawa Street, PO document aimed at Stormont politicians voted with quality local rural region better.” Box 740, Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0. Phone: (613) 543-2673. NOTICE OF PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT To all persons who were Crown Wards in Ontario at any time from the period on or after January 1, 1966 until March 30, 2017 and suffered physical or sexual assault before or while a Crown Ward (“Class Members”)

A proposed settlement has been reached with Ontario in this class action to provide compensation of up to $3,600 to Class Members who are former Crown Wards who suffered physical or sexual assault before or while a Crown Ward. TENDER # 21-007 This lawsuit is not about seeking money from your abusers for the abuse you suffered. COMMERCIAL GRASS CUTTING / TRIMMING The lawsuit is about the government’s alleged duty to consider and, where appropriate, apply for specific benefits on behalf of Crown Wards who were victims of crime, or to seek UPPER CANADA DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD damages in civil actions on behalf of Crown Wards. The lawsuit, and this settlement, do COMMERCIAL GRASS CUTTING AND TRIMMING not impact your ability to sue someone who abused you. Invites tenders for for the 2021 & 2022 seasons at our schools in the following regions: If you opted out of the class action, the settlement will not impact you. May 12, 2021 ATHENS ROCKLAND There will be a court hearing on to decide whether the proposed settlement BROCKVILLE ROTHWELL-OSNABRUCK of the lawsuit should be approved. The hearing will take place virtually. GANANOQUE RUSSELL There is no money available now. If the court approves the settlement and you are part of NORTH DUNDAS SEAWAY the lawsuit, you can then make a claim. NORTH GRENVILLE TAGWI

To obtain further information, please visit https://OntarioCrownWardClassAction.ca or contact 3:00 PM, February 25, 2021 Epiq Global at 1-877-739-8936, or by email at [email protected]. Tender closes at The lawyers acting for the class are Koskie Minsky LLP. You may also contact Koskie Tender documents may only be obtained at www.biddingo.com/ucdsb Minsky LLP at 1-866-778-7985, or by email at [email protected]. Inquiries may be directed to: If you approve of the settlement, and want it to proceed so you can claim money, you do Chris Groenewoud, CSCMP, not need to take any steps. If you want to object to the settlement, you must send an Assistant Manager of Purchasing objection to Epiq Global by April 1, 2021. [email protected] or 613-342-0371 ext. 1264 February 11 Page 14.qxp_Layout 2 2021-02-10 6:47 PM Page 1

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TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 South Nation Conservation meeting dates for 2021 FINCH – Member be held remotely and • June 16, 2021 municipalities within South livestreamed on SNC’s • Tentative July meeting: Nation Conservation’s YouTube channel unless Date TBD (SNC) watershed otherwise indicated online. • September 15, 2021 jurisdiction appoint • January 21, 2021 • November 17, 2021 representatives to the board • February 18, 2021 Clean Water committee of directors, which oversees • March 18, 2021 meetings: Meetings will be SNC’s budget, programs, (Annual General Meeting) held at 9:00 p.m. on the and environmental services. • April 15, 2021 dates noted below and will The Conservation • May 20, 2021 continue to be held Authority’s four volunteer • June 17, 2021 remotely and livestreamed standing committees also • August 19, 2021 on SNC’s YouTube channel help review programs and • September 16, 2021 unless otherwise indicated. develop recommendations • October 21, 2021 • March 4, 2021 for the board. SNC’s • November 18, 2021 • June 7, 2021 environmental stewardship (Budget) • September 13, 2021 success depends upon local, • December 16, 2021 • November 29, 2021 community partnerships to Forestry committee City of Ottawa build strong, sensible meetings: Meetings will be Representatives: programs with broad-based held at 10:00 a.m. on the • Catherine Kitts, support. dates noted below and will Councillor – Ward 19 Area residents interested continue to be held Cumberland in committee vacancies can remotely and livestreamed • Michael Brown, Public contact SNC at 1-877-984- on SNC’s YouTube channel Representative 2948 or [email protected]. unless otherwise indicated. • Gerrie Kautz, Public More information on • March 4, 2021 Representative United SNC’s board and • June 1, 2021 Counties of Prescott and 2020-21 SNC Board of directors committees can be • September 7, 2021 Russell Representatives: Left to right are: Vice Chair: Pierre Leroux, Mayor, Russell Township, Chair: found here: • November 30, 2021 • Guy Desjardins, George Darouze, Councillor – Ward 20 Osgoode, City of Ottawa and Past-Chair: www.nation.on.ca/about/bo Fish and Wildlife Mayor, City of Clarence- Bill Smirle, Public Representative, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and ard-directors-and- committee meetings: Rockland Glengarry. Courtesy Photo committees. Meetings will be held at • François St. Amour, In response to COVID- 3:00 p.m. on the dates noted Mayor, Nation Township 19, the Minister of the below and will continue to United Counties of Environment, Conservation be held remotely and Stormont Dundas and 00 and Parks directed livestreamed on SNC’s Glengarry Representatives: Conservation Authorities to YouTube channel unless • Steve Densham, Save $17. amend their administrative otherwise indicated. Councillor, Township of bylaws to allow for virtual • March 4, 2021 North Stormont per year by purchasing meetings. For now, public • June 1, 2021 • Archie Mellan, board and committee • September 7, 2021 Councillor, Municipality of a subscription to meetings will continue to be • November 30, 2021 South Dundas United held remotely and Communication committee Counties of Leeds and livestreamed on SNC’s meetings: Meetings will be Grenville Representatives: YouTube channel at held at 9:00 a.m. on the • John Hunter, www.youtube.com/SouthNa dates noted below and will Councillor, Township of tionCA. continue to be held Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Board of directors’ remotely and livestreamed • Dana Farcasiu, Public meetings: Board meetings on SNC’s YouTube channel Representative, are held the third Thursday unless otherwise indicated. Municipality of North of every month at 9:00 a.m. • February 10, 2021 Grenville ### Dates des Meetings will continue to • March 4, 2021 at 3:00 pm réunions du conseil Payment of $35.00 (includes GST) may be made by Ontario Parks day-use vehicle permits available to cash, cheque, VISA or MasterCard. borrow the township of Russell Public Library Mail with payment to: RUSSELL – These permits provide a seven day loan on a first-come, first- unlimited day-use access for one vehicle served basis. The Chesterville Record and its occupants to all provincial parks in Ontario Parks Vehicle Permits: Now Ontario where fees are normally charged. until Dec. 31, $5 Coupons: While quantities Box 368 Also available while quantities last: At your last At both Library Branches 1053, Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0 next curbside visit, ask us for a coupon for Concession St. Russell 1215, St-Augustin $5 off your next daily vehicle permit for Rd. Embrun. Contact us for more Ontario parks. Permits (including museum information russellbiblio.com 613-445- passes) cannot be renewed and they are for 5331 (Russell) 613-443-3636 (Embrun). Name ______

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Page 16 The Villager February 11, 2021 Local author continues successful literary journey Joseph Morin exploring this passionate new relationship, great that we own property in Record Staff and soon feels that her trauma is behind her. Merrickville,” she said. OSGOODE – Dar Peterson loves to That is, until her ex-husband tries to force “That’s where I would spend my write and loves to tell a good story. himself back into her life. Elle tries weekends getting lost in writing. I love to When not managing Peterson Custom desperately to move forward without him, draw, write poetry and songs as well. The Farming and grain elevator with her but soon finds he isn’t ready to let her go- drawings and poetry in both Reunions and husband, Ivan and son Jarret, she has found and is willing to do anything to get his Unity are my own work. the time and energy to write many short way.” In writing her sequel Unity, Peterson had stories, poems and songs as well as her first Peterson said, “I have always enjoyed to ensure she had not strayed far from her Dar Peterson of Osgoode loves to write. novel called Reunions followed by a sequel writing. I wrote in a family journal from original story and characters she created in Courtesy Photo called Unity. 1988 up until 2016. My last entry in the Reunions. husband Danny right beside her.” Reunions is about love, and betrayal, journal was the day my son Justin died at “Writing the first book was not nearly as “I love to write about family,” said rebuilding and surviving. the age of 26 in a snowmobiling accident. A challenging as the sequel. I’m pretty sure I Peterson. “They say you should write about A synopsis about Reunions states: “Elle few years later I realized that I needed to re-read Reunions at least ten times to make what you know. Family is the most thought her life was perfect. She had a write again. I couldn't stop writing, and sure that Unity had the correct information important thing in my life and writing about strong marriage, two amazing sons, a before I knew it, I had written a book.” and story line.” it came very easily to me.” summerhouse, and a successful and creative The next step in her literary journey was Unity continues the storyline of Peterson is currently writing a third book career. Then, out of the blue, her husband of to find a way to have her book published. Reunions. A summary of Unity on about family. thirty years leaves her for another woman. “I wasn’t too sure what to do with it, so I Goodreads states: “Those Chase Boys, a “It’s different from my first two books Struggling to pick up the pieces of her life, sent the manuscript to Friesen Press, and to sequel to Reunions, continues to follow the but I’m enjoying the process. I also have a Elle leans on her children and friends for my surprise they loved it and were willing life of the Chase family. Elle, the matriarch children’s book that I'm looking forward to support, pouring her time into her art and to work with me to publish it,” said of the family binds the family with her love having published.” writing. Peterson. and strength. In the previous book, Elle All authors at some point in their careers As things begin to improve and she Her fulltime job takes up a great deal of leans on her sons for support but the roles are asked what their secret is to writing a starts to see the light at the end of the her time and finding the time to write is an have reversed. Although babies, a wedding, successful book. tunnel, she runs into an old high school issue she met head on with a disciplined a past relationship and a desperate drug Peterson said, “For any aspiring writers friend, whom she learns has carried a flame writing process. addict may challenge her strength, Elle out there - I would say, “Just do it! You will for her all these years. She delights in “Work takes up a lot of my time so it’s continues to stand her ground with her love the journey.” Municipal staff provide updates Russell mayor updates residents Sandy Casselman and Infrastructure Service executive director Jonathan Sandy Casselman LJI Reporter Departments. Bourgon prepared reports LJI Reporter EMBRUN – Municipal Each report included for their respective EMBRUN – Russell residents have several opportunities to stay current on staff are keeping council detailed summaries of departments. municipal news. Following the February 1 council meeting, Township of Russell Mayor Pierre Leroux and residents updated on completed, ongoing, and Completed projects for posted a summary video on YouTube for those residents who missed the municipality’s departmental activities. capital projects, a strategic the Economic Monday night meeting. The update is provided in both English and French. Township of Russell plan update, and a list of Development Department The brief video noted an invoice to cover the full cost of December 2020’s Boil politicians received three upcoming projects or include the development of Water Advisory will be sent to “the business in question.” It was noted that because of a semi-annual activity events. Economic an Economic Recovery local business, roughly $10,000 had been spent on a door-to-door Boil Water Advisory reports from staff during Development director Plan, as well as operation. Mayor Leroux said it was simply a matter of having the company pay the the Feb. 1 council meeting. Dominique Tremblay, information about Russell cost, rather than taxpayers. These included reports Public Safety and Transpo, the 417 Industrial During his council wrap-up video, Mayor Leroux also noted that snowbanks on from the Economic Enforcement director Park, business support pathways leading to the recreational trail will be cleared. He added that township staff Development, Public Millie Bourdeau and activities, grants, and will be looking at all other subdivision paths to recreational sites and will come back Safety and Enforcement, Infrastructure Service more. with a report to see what’s feasible in terms of winter maintenance. The Infrastructure “As you can imagine, during COVID it’s been a little bit different, but our staff have Service Department’s been doing a fabulous job making sure that municipal services aren’t missing a beat and ‘Time will tell’ for ongoing projects include continue moving forward in a very productive manner,” Mayor Leroux said. “Thank the preparation of the you very much to the staff for that.” urban tree bylaw and the Russell Transpo roundabout construction at upcoming projects for Sandy Casselman the intersection of St- each of these departments LJI Reporter Guillaume and St-Pierre can be found in the Feb. 1 Health Care EMBRUN – “Due to the pandemic and the with United Counties of council agenda package uncertainty in the future of the contract, we decided to Prescott-Russell. on the township’s Directory give six months’ notice and end Russell Transpo,” Upcoming projects for website. Coming up Feb. 22 to township of Russell Mayor Pierre Leroux said. “We can the Public Safety and Our goal is your continued good health. always revisit that in future years.” Enforcement Department the 24 is the virtual The municipality’s senior politician uploaded a wrap- include the dog park Ontario Good Roads up video on YouTube following the Feb. 1 council improvement and Association (OGRA) meeting. During the brief recording, he gave an update accessible paved path, the Conference. On March 25, on the status of the township’s cancellation of the installation of security Russell’s Economic contract with 417 Bus Line Limited, noting that staff cameras at municipal Development Department negotiated a further reduction for the final contract price. buildings, working with is hoping to take part in 305 Castor St., Russell ON E-mail: [email protected] “We saved another $90,000, so that’s always a good the province and the Discovery Day – Careers Eastern Ontario Health thing,” Mayor Leroux said. in the Skilled Trades and 613-445-0885 Unit on enforcement of With the transportation service ending, many might Technologies, which is COVID-19 orders, the Creating beautiful smiles everyday be wondering what happens when COVID-19 is no being organized by Skills Modern dentistry with gentle care longer an issue forcing employees to work from home. Russell sign project, and Ontario. “In the future, maybe a private industry will pick up the drafting of a security the service or we might look at it at a municipal level as policy. THE 2020 INCOME TAX RETURN HAS CHANGED AGAIN FOR THIS YEAR. well,” Mayor Leroux said. “Time will tell.” Detailed lists of RUSSELL, completed, ongoing, and INCLUDING MORE NEW TAX CREDITS. ONTARIO

the world take on community service Proclamations of projects focused on helping and empowering young people. The Russell Optimist Club can be found on Facebook. support Coming up soon, from Feb. 21 to 27, RUSSELL, ONT. Sandy Casselman Russell will be celebrating Scouts and Girl CELEBRATING OUR 10TH YEAR OF BUSINESS! LJI Reporter Guides’ Week. In addition to the EMBRUN – During recent council proclamation, local politicians agreed to WE MAKE TAXES PAINLE$$ meetings, township of Russell politicians raising the groups’ flags for the duration NOW ONCE AGAIN OPEN FULLTIME passed a couple of proclamations for the of the week. Scouts provides programs for Open on Saturdays as well, starting Saturday, February 20th, 2021. month of February. people aged 5 to 26 “to help develop well Please call 613-445-1616 to book your appointments, or just walk-in. The local politicians declared Thurs., rounded youth.” Girl Guides offers an all- Feb. 4 Optimist Day in the township of girl environment that provides 92B MILL STREET, RUSSELL, ONTARIO Russell. Dedicated to “Bringing Out the opportunities for girls to challenge PLEASE CALL 6134451616 Best in Kids,” Optimist Clubs throughout themselves and to have fun. NEVER $ETTLE FOR LE$$! GET WHAT’$ YOUR$!