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E-mail: therecordclassifi [email protected] T e Ph.: 613-448-2321 Fax: 613-448-3260 Villager NEWS INSIDE PM40050631R8905 Volume 127, Number 28 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Trivia night Agritourism in METCALFE - Metcalfe Holy Trinity Anglican SDG moving Church holds its annual trivia night on Fri., Feb. 7. forward Test your knowledge and Carolyn Thompson Goddard have some fun. Doors open Record Staff at 6:30 p.m. at Stanley’s SUMMERSTOWN – The point Olde Maple Lane Farm in of agri tourism is to bring visitors to Edwards. Pub-style food a farm or rural location; it includes and a cash bar are available. activities such as overnight farm stays, culinary experiences, Supper and farmers’ markets, agricultural fireworks education, entertainment or recreational activities. MOREWOOD - After a The AgriTourism 2020 day of activities for kids and Committee, during a “meeting adults, the Morewood around the Springfield Farm kitchen Carnival offers a catered table” in December 2019, decided supper followed by to hold an information session, fireworks at 7 p.m. The cost according to spokesperson Eleanor for supper is $10 in McGrath. The result, Let’s Grow advance, $15 at the door. AgriTourism in our Region Carnival brunch Together!, was held on Jan. 9 in the tasting room of the Upper Canada EMBRUN - The Cider Company in Summerstown, Embrun Carnival draws to a South Glengarry. Networking with a tasty twist close with the Firefighters’ The AgriTourism 2020 The Finch Market of North Stormont provided refreshments, artisanal cheeses and meats during the Brunch on Sun., Jan. 26. Committee is composed of Let’s Grow AgriTourism in our Region Together! event held on Jan. 9 in the tasting room of the Upper Brunch begins at 9:30 a.m. members who represent “a good Canada Cider Company in Summerstown, South Glengarry. From the left are: Irene Cameron, Chef and runs until 1 p.m. cross-section of local businesses in Luc McCabe and Sue Stewart of The Finch Market and Eleanor McGrath. Cameron and McGrath are Sip and savour the region and the collective both members of the AgriTourism 2020 Committee which hosted the event. Thompson Goddard photo knowledge of the challenges in WINCHESTER - Beat getting access to tourists and the January blahs with an revenue,” commented McGrath in a Council votes to sanction Villeneuve for code of evening of great food, drink post-event email to AgriNews. and fun! The Winchester Committee members “knew that if conduct in five of the eight complaints. District Memorial Hospital we hosted an information session it conduct breaches Fleming stated in his report: “We have observed a Foundation presents Sip, would provide a networking Joseph Morin very concerning pattern of conduct throughout this Savour & Support on Sat., opportunity to bring together Record Staff investigation: where councillor Villeneuve disagrees Jan. 25. The event is an farmers, business owners, hoteliers, BERWICK – North Stormont councillor Roxane with a decision of council or staff, or where she feels open-house style. Tickets caterers and our politicians to meet Villeneuve was unmoved by the results of an they (as a group or individually) are working against will be available at the and share their respective vision for investigation into her behaviour by integrity her position, she takes matters into her own hands and door. agritourism,” she explained. commissioner Tony Fleming, which found her guilty of often uses inappropriate behaviour and conducts herself Close to 100 people attended the improper conduct. without the decorum required of elected officials held event, which generated a sense of Three North Stormont councillors had lodged a to the highest standard.” excitement for stakeholders and complaint against Villeneuve in July of 2019. In a prepared statement, councillor Villeneuve said politicians from Akwesasne, The North Stormont Township council meeting on that “Although Mr. Fleming has presented such Cornwall and the United Counties Tues., Jan. 14 presented the results of the investigation, findings and I respect the role of the integrity of Stormont Dundas and Glengarry. in front of a standing-room only crowd at the council commissioner as mandated for in the township’s code There was ample opportunity to chambers. The complaint featured eight areas of issue. of conduct, I am likewise entitled to my position and Continued on page 2 Villeneuve was found to have breached the code of Continued on page 3 Continued on page 15 5IF0MEGPSE5FBN Driven to get YOU home! Your chance to walk to the golf course and live in your dream home! 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPODPOUBDU XXXPMEGPSEDB Going the extra mile 0OFBDSFMBSHFSMPUTTUBSUJOHBU t(PMG$PVSTF7JFXTt6OEFSNJOVUFTUP8JODIFTUFS JANUARY 22 Page 02.qxp_Layout 2 2020-01-21 2:43 PM Page 1 Page 2 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, January 22, 2020 Honey from the Glen, Parks grassroots’ initiative will Thompson, executive director strategic plan of getting Growing Eastern Ontario Agritourism of the St. Lawrence, provide the incentive for of Cornwall & The Counties agritourism on the map in Organically, Upper Canada Continued from the front Akwesasne and Nicholas similar events throughout the Community Futures Dev - Akwesasne, Cornwall and Cider Company, Kirkview network and gather Seguin from SDG Tourism local area. elopment Corporation, SDG!” She thanked sponsors Farms, The Finch Market, information on agritourism, were among those in SDSG MPP Eric Duncan, stressing the importance of of the event, which included Paul Smiths College, while enjoying light attendance. Seguin com- SDSG MP Jim McDonell, volunteers in the development Lesley Lan-Thompson of Desjardins and Springfield refreshments from The Finch mented that it was “a great Akwesasne chief Edward of tourism. She also stated CFDC, Eric Payseur of Farm. Market from North Stormont opportunity for businesses to Roundpoint and Cornwall that when we are selling food and the Upper Canada Cider get together and share Mayor Bernadette Clement and drink, we are selling a bit Company of South Glengarry. resources to build a stronger addressed those assembled, of ourselves. Thank You Representatives from the and more prominent highlighting the opportunity David Gillespie, founder Sir John Johnson Manor agritourism presence in to move forward together in of the CANAMEX Trail, and House in Williamstown, SDG.” He hopes this this field, with Lesley Lan- Shannon Oborne, president of ALLAN ROSS the Adirondack Cuisine Trail, also attended the event. On behalf of the late Allan Ross we would like to thank the Winchester Gillespie said he works to Hospital and Dundas Manor, Winchester for the wonderful care. promote sustainable A special thank you to Rev. Cheryl Gaver for a message agriculture, promoting that touched many people. agricultural education with Thanks to the soloist Jennifer Buhr for the beautiful hymns. the culinary trail assisting in Thanks to the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home for the the promotion of locally professionalism and the Chesterville Legion ladies for the beautiful lunch. produced food and drink. Many thanks for the phone calls and cards and attending This international culinary Allan’s wake and funeral. trail is in Quebec, Vermont, With love from New York State and Ontario, Barbara, Leslie, Andreas, Kirk, he said, with McGrath Brenden (Stacey) and Felicity chipping in: “Prescott-Russell has already signed onto this international trail and we hope to be next!” Health Care McGrath said the AgriTourism 2020 launch Directory “totally exceeded all of our expectations!” Agritourism in SDG “We look forward to Our goal is your continued good health. Close to 100 stakeholders and politicians gathered in the tasting room of the Upper hosting more information Canada Cider Company in Summerstown, South Glengarry to network and share events in the future and information on agritourism in Akwesasne, Cornwall and Stormont, Dundas and working with our local Glengarry. Thompson Goddard photo councils to achieve the 7 at approximately 1 a.m., OPP Speedy drivers kick off responded to a break-in at a residence 305 Castor St., Russell ON E-mail: [email protected] the new year on County Road 43 in North Glengarry Township. The 613-445-0885 SD&G – It was an eventful start to investigation has determined that four Creating beautiful smiles everyday the new year for the SD&G Detachment Modern dentistry with gentle care of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). individuals, wearing disguises, The police are investigating several attempted to break into the residence. incidents after responding to 380 calls The suspects had various weapons but for service from Dec. 30, 2019 to Jan. 6, were confronted by the home owner in the SD&G coverage area. Cocaine and possible and fled in a vehicle. Thank You Among these occurrences, SD&G meth seized The victims were not injured. OPP responded to: 59 motor vehicle Wesley Patrick Moss collisions, 21 calls for police assistance, NORTH GLENGARRY – On Jan. 9, Stolen truck 29 calls to 911, 13 traffic enforcement members of the Community Street SOUTH DUNDAS – An 1999-2019 Crime Unit, Emergency Response Team, occurrences, 13 domestic disputes, 13 investigation continues into the theft Thank you to family, friends, students, teachers, thefts and three weapon calls.