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JANUARY 08 Page 01.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-07 1:42 PM Page 1 GLAUER’S TOWING & RECOVERY LISE BUMA Real Estate Sales Representative 613-448-1116 Accepting Direct: 613-316-3221 1-866-575-2728 all auto 66 Main Street South clubs [email protected] | www.lisebuma.com Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0 By Sussex Re琀 rement Living 2784 County Road 7, Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0 www.gardenvilla.ca Managed by Connec琀 ng Care 24 HOUR SERVICE 613 229 7773 ADVERTISING DEADLINES CLASSIFIED ADS FRIDAY @ 4 P.M. DISPLAY ADS (BOX) THURSDAY @ 4 P.M. E-mail: therecordclassifi [email protected] T e Ph.: 613-448-2321 Fax: 613-448-3260 Villager NEWS INSIDE PM40050631R8905 Volume 127, Number 26 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, January 8, 2020 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Snowshoe race MORRISBURG – The Dion Ignite the Night snowshoe race at Upper Canada Village on Jan. 11 is a fundraiser for Beyond 21, a local charity. If you are a spectator, the event starts at 6 p.m. Arrive earlier if you wish to register and participate. Beat the stigma CORNWALL – January is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. “Unless you have experienced it firsthand, it can be difficult to ap- preciate the damage stigma can do to in- dividuals and families facing dementia,” says Shelley Vaillancourt, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Cornwall and District. Find out how you can help Success on and off the ice in the fight against stigma The North Dundas Demons Atom C hockey club held a successful fundraising bottle drive on Jan. 4, raising $363, according to coach by visiting the dedicated Craig LeClair. LeClair explained the funds will be used for the hockey team to participate in tournaments. He proudly noted that the team campaign website at participated in the Capital Cup on Dec. 28-30 and were “C” Champs (read full coverage of the tournament in the Sports section). Pictured ilivewithdementia.ca. The at the Joel Steele Arena in Winchester during the bottle drive are: from the left, front row: Mason van der Zweep, Cameron van der Zweep, Alzheimer Society pro - Sam Richer. Back row: Eric Richer, Coach Craig LeClair and Syd van der Zweep. vides programs and Thompson Goddard photo services, education and day programs. Having some winter fun! Trivia games Carolyn Thompson Goddard Ringing in the new year RUSSELL – The Club Record Staff Carolyn Thompson Goddard and visitors with an opportunity to enjoy Optimiste de Russell will MOOSE CREEK – For those who enjoy winter activities Record Staff aspects of a Scottish New Year’s Eve host trivia night on Jan. in the great outdoors, Countryside Adventures located just 25; play begins at 7 p.m. CHESTERVILLE – The traditional tradition dating back hundreds of years. north of Avonmore seems to have something for everyone. at the Russell Arena. Christmas carol “Deck the Halls” reminds Museum volunteer Joyce Lewis Owner Nicolas Seguin says the idea of providing opportunities Hosted by Connie of us of the speed at which the old year explained the free event provided the for several different winter activities in one location, came Johnston, the event disappears and a new one takes over. museum an opportunity to thank the about after seeing similar operations in other places. includes live and silent Throughout Stormont, Dundas and South community for their support by inviting auctions. Now in its third year of operation, Countryside Glengarry there were events on Dec. 31, them to the heritage building for light Adventures provides visitors with an opportunity to skate, 2019 and Jan. 1 to bid a fond farewell to Scottish refreshments and entertainment ski or snowshoe along maintained trails while enjoying the 2019 and welcomed in 2020. provided by local musicians. Outside the beauty of the outdoors. Early in the new year, Countryside For many years, the Nor’Westers and museum building, there were barbecued Adventures opened their doors for the season, due to the Loyalist Museum in Williamstown South hotdogs courtesy of the WFD, a chance to warmer weather; Seguin reports there was a good turnout. Glengarry have held a very successful warm up around the fire or take a ride Drop by to enjoy some physical activity, visit the petting zoo Hogmanay on Dec. 31. 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Like many communities at home and abroad, Crysler Celebrating the new year and Moose Creek in North New Year’s Levee in Winchester For several years the Royal Canadian Legion Branch Stormont held community Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 opened its doors to the community on New 370 in Iroquois has held a New Year’s Day Levee. New Year’s Eve parties to Year’s Day during the annual New Year’s Levee. From the left: Raising a glass of President Darlene Riddell was pleased with the turnout welcome 2020. Martine “moose milk” to 2019 are Comrades Tina Asselin, Neil MacIssac and Dale Myers at the event and is shown sharing a “moose milk” toast Quesnel from the Crysler with president Janet Morris.