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Brie y PM40050631R8905 Volume 125, Number 1 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Meet Me on A walk through time Main Street at Morrisburg’s The Township of North Dundas continues its antique festival community dinner series Kalynn Sawyer Helmer this evening (Wed., July Record Staff 19) in Hallville, at Kerrs MORRISBURG – With every Ridge Rd. and County Rd. year, small communities are finding 1, from 5:30-8 p.m., with it harder and harder to keep annual the band, Sons of Gord. events and traditions going. But as Next week, July 26, it’s at Carl McIntyre insists, “We cannot let Chesterville. these events die. They are one of the Avonmore Fair only ways to grow local businesses Don’t miss this year’s and bring people from outside. Just Avonmore Fair, July 21- look at all these people.” McIntyre 23, as the Roxborough was referring to the many people Agricultural Society enjoying a day beside the water at celebrates 157 years. the annual antique and collectibles Volunteers have really event, this year held at the Lakeshore gone beyond just helping Drive United Church on Sat., July 15 out as there are many and Sun., July 16. activities planned for all Continued on page 9 ages, including the new exciting aerial animation Presence of West Nile flying trapeze show. A town yard sale is also on Virus found in local Sat., June 22, from 8:30- area mosquitoes noon at the community pool. See pages 6 and 7 CORNWALL – Mosquitoes in for more details. our area have tested positive for the West Nile virus. However, there OPP Charity BBQ have been no human cases reported The second in the region, according to a news OPP Charity Barbecue was release last week. a great success, with thanks “The Eastern Ontario Health Hosed down to sponsor Tackaberry G & Emma Galloway of Leeds/1000 Islands used every ounce of energy to haul the fire hose and hit the Sons Construction. A total Unit has been actively monitoring mosquitoes for West Nile virus” target before moving to the next task at the Ingleside Firefighter Challenge on Sat., July 15. of $1,305 was raised for Sawyer Helmer photo the Beth Donovan Hospice. said Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical This week’s barbecue, Officer of Health. “This finding Thursday from 11:30 a.m. shows that West Nile virus remains to 1:00 p.m. at the a concern in our area. Residents Firefighter challenge heats up Ingleside Kemptville OPP should be aware and take the detachment, is sponsored necessary precautions to protect Kalynn Sawyer Helmer Embrun firefighter, Jimmy Ivanski, is always the by Lockwood Construction themselves and their families.” Record Staff one to beat, as the well-known pink-suited firefighter with proceeds going West Nile virus is spread to INGLESIDE – The 11th annual Ingleside firefighter competes in a number of challenges per year and to North Grenville humans by the bite of an infected challenge set up in flooded grounds on Fri., July 14, donates the equivalent of his winning time in funds to Accessible Transportation. mosquito. For most people, the risk only to be met with warm sunny weather on Saturday, help fight breast cancer. of illness from West Nile virus is the day of the challenge. Despite their hard work no one could come close to low. However, it can cause serious With each year the event grows more and more Ivanski’s winning time of 1:15:67. Ivanski shaved illness in others. popular and firefighters travel from many of the approximately 10 seconds off of his time from last The following measures can help neighbouring stations to compete. Bouncy castles, pony year’s challenge. The race was on for second and third reduce the risk of West Nile virus: rides, music and food trucks provided extra however and the 40 competitors battled against the heat • Use federally registered entertainment during the challenge, but things really to fight for their place in the ranking. Coming in second Continued on page 2 started to heat up when the competition began. Continued on page 2 STORE HOURS: SUNDAY 9AM TO 6PM - MONDAY TO THURSDAY 8AM TO 9PM - FRIDAY 8AM TO 11PM - SATURDAY 8AM TO 8PM ITALPASTA ITALPASTA BALDERSON OUR BUTCHERS CUT PRODUCT OF CANADA HARVEST CREEK CRUSHED TOMATOES SPAGHETTI, SPAGHETTINI, CHEDDAR CHEESE FRESH IN STORE EVERYDAY! CRISP ICEBERG CHICKEN WIENERS ELBOWS, OR ROTINI OLD WHITE OR SELECT GRADE PRIME RIB LETTUCE OLD COLOURED 2 Week Promotion: Open Thursday, GRILLING STEAK July 13 To Close Wednesday, July 26. Check out our yer on line
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Page 2 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Firefighter challenge Continued from the front St. Lawrence River – was Tom Haughn from Ottawa with a time of 1:28:67 and in third, Pat Mayer from Hawkesbury with a time of recreational gates at 1:30:25. In order to complete the course, contestants wear a full suit weighing around 80 pounds. They must climb 40 feet Iroquois Dam remain of stairs and pull up 40 pounds on a rope. They then have to simulate a forcible entry, race to the fire hose and hit a the International Lake target and finish by dragging a 180-pound dummy to safety. lowered Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board. CORNWALL – OPG would like to Ontario Power remind all users of the Generation (OPG) is river to take every advising users of the St. Lawrence River that the precaution around dams gates used for and generating stations. recreational passage at To learn more about Iroquois Dam remain water safety, visit closed, according to a opg.com/watersafety news release last week. OPG generates safe, These gates were closed clean, reliable, low cost due to significantly power for Ontario. More above-average water flow than 99 per cent of this and will remain lowered power is free of smog and until conditions allow for greenhouse gas safe passage through emissions. OPG's power these gates. Boaters are is priced 40 per cent Climbing high advised that they will lower than other Competitors at the 11th annual Ingleside Firefighter need to use the Iroquois generators, which helps Big Winner Lock for passage. moderate customer bills. Jimmy Ivanski from Embrun won the 11th annual Challenge had to race up 40 feet of stairs in full gear weighing approximately 80 pounds, before hauling a This notification is in For more information, Ingleside Firefighter Challenge, shaving 10 seconds accordance with the visit the website or off of his time from last year. Ivanski wears his iconic 40 pound weight to the top. The first leg of the compe- tition hits hard, especially on a hot summer day. operating regulations of Twitter @opg. pink custom suit when competing. File photo Sawyer Helmer photo Jensen Contracting Co. lends a >,++05. helping hand Jensen Contracting Co., *,3,)9(;065 based in Spencerville, lent the House of Lazarus (HOL) a help- )L[O 4LYUPL ing hand on July 6. :OVY[ Adam Jensen, owner of 0U]P[L`V\[V Jensen Contracting, :[3\RL2UV_ spent the whole day put- 7YLZI`[LYPHU*O\YJO ting together a garden -PUJO shed free of charge. The :\UKH`1\S` HOL gardens provide !!WT food bank clients with )LZ[>PZOLZVUS` fresh produce throughout the summer months. Over 100 local families rely on the HOL Food Bank every sin- gle month. Seen here are Jensen with HOL operations manager Jennifer Westendorp. Courtesy photo
application. containers in or around the from entering the house. Mosquitoes • Wear light-coloured yard like tires, pool covers, For more information, clothing, long sleeves, pants saucers for flowerpots, visit the EOHU website at Continued from the front and socks when outside. wading pools and children’s www.eohu.ca and click on personal insect repellents, • Avoid being outside at toys are regularly emptied of the Community Health such as those containing dusk and dawn, as standing water. section, or call 613-933- DEET. Use a light coating mosquitoes are the most • Ensure that screens, 1375 or 1 800 267-7120. Princess on exposed skin. Follow active at that time. windows and doors are fully Follow EOHU on Facebook, Wood Burning Stove label instructions for proper • Ensure that all sealed to prevent mosquitoes Twitter and Instagram. 24 HOUR ;I[SYPHPMOIXSMRZMXI]SY THERMOSTAT XSGIPIFVEXISYVTEVIRXW´ CONTROL BURN +DSS\;/ ',6-78-2)ERH8-139()6/-6/ • Large 2.85 cu. ft. firebox K\ • Burn 33% less wood : 89&&( (SS[OLILZ[MVY[OLPY M\[\YL 6 Beverly St. • 613-658-3101 or 1-888-370-98598-370-9859 3V]LMYVTHSSVM\Z www.thestovestore.net [email protected] July 19 Page 03_Layout 2 17-07-18 2:24 PM Page 1 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The Chesterville Record Page 3 same with each passing retirement party. “We are Bob Weagant retires after 47 years generation. Weagant always ready for a party.” recalled his father’s motto, Weagant and his wife Kalynn Sawyer Helmer “If it’s in a line, it might as Sandra are skilled dancers, Record Staff well be a straight line.” A active in the community, WINCHESTER – Just proverb which has held up and have four daughters like many rural children, over three generations. and eight grandchildren to Bob Weagant grew up Weagant explained that keep their calendars full. working at the family while walking through the Sandra Weagant who has business. Only for him it lot, the nose of every worked as a Registered wasn't a farm but a farm machine in a line will be Nurse for 48 years retired a supply store. It started as a perfectly placed. Weagant mere three weeks before farm machinery business, a went on to express his Weagant, beating him to the division of F.R. Weagant, belief in the value of first punch. The retirement party general merchant in South impressions. As such he is will be held at South Mountain in 1953. Under adamant to invest in staff, Mountain Agricultural Hall the direction of Weagant’s the property and from 7 p.m. until 12 a.m. father Fred and mother modernizations. From seven to nine there Anita, the business grew Weagant is confident in will be speeches, laughs and moved to Winchester in Stacey’s ability to take over and greetings, followed by 1976. Now in 2017 the his position and he is fun and dancing until company is celebrating its looking forward to the midnight. 64th year of business. Fred Weagant passed away just before the company’s 60th LHIN Highlights anniversary. Anita Weagant OTTAWA – The Champlain Local Health Integration resides at the Garden Villa Network (LHIN) Board of Directors meetings held in in Chesterville. Bob Ottawa, June 28, are now available online at Weagant raves that his www.champlainlhin.on.ca, including planning for mother still has the best immigrants’ health and well-being – challenges faced by memory of anyone he Stepping down newcomers, the role of the Ottawa Local Immigration knows. Bob Weagant, Julie Black and Stacey Weagant are preparing for the transition once Partnership and the need for immigrant-conscious health Weagant graduated Bob retires on July 29. His father Fred Weagant’s motto, “If it’s in a line, it might and community planning. With the expiry of previous from the University of as well be a straight line,” will be carried on as a proud tradition when Stacey takes board members’ terms and expansion of the LHIN Western Ontario in 1970 over management as the third generation Weagant with the help of co-director Julie Board membership under the Patients First Act, 2016, and began his career full Black. Sawyer Helmer photo this marked the first meeting with the new full time with the company. stores and 75 plus Over the past six Weagant has been an avid complement of board directors – see Board members Some of his most employees – some of whom months, Stacy Weagant has flyer for 49 years. and their biographies online. memorable moments are second or third been making the transition Weagant has seen the To celebrate National Aboriginal History Month, the include his first sale, a generations from Fred to her roll and learning as rapid expansion of farm Champlain LHIN invited local Elder and Mohawk McGraham Rake in South Weagant’s original much as she can. However, machinery and technology Traditional Teacher, Paul Skanks, of Gloucester, Ont., to Mountain. Weagant employees. At the heart of she is more than qualified over his career. However, deliver the opening and closing remarks. Mr. Skanks recalled his experience the company are as she and her co-director there are a few core was raised in Kahnawake, a Mohawk Nation in Québec, selling five brand new fundamental family values Julie Black have been fundamentals to the and is of the Turtle Clan. combines to a farm in and family of staff said working full time at the business that will stay the Saudi Arabia in 1985. Weagant. company for the past 20 Later in his career, nearly These values and the years. “I really respect his 10 years ago now, Weagant evident business acumen of ability to jump into so travelled to Saudi Arabia Weagant has been closely many roles,” said Stacey of 8LERO=SY to instruct a farmer in the observed by his daughter her father. It is likely his 2SVXL(YRHEW(MWXVMGX,MKL7GLSSP[SYPH operation of a new feed Stacey Weagant, who will versatility that has added to PMOIXSI\TVIWWWMRGIVIETTVIGMEXMSRXSSYV mixer. 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Over his career, board, Weagant is stepping found time off: family, the 0DU\7D\ORU -LP0F'RQHOO033 6HDZD\9DOOH\3KDUPD&KRLFH Weagant has overseen the down from his day-to-day cottage, his Corvette and %ULGDOVE\$O0RU -ROH$XVWLQ0F1DOW\0HPRULDO$ZDUG :LQFKHVWHU±:D\QH%XUQV expansion from one to three duties. his Cessna 172 airplane. %\HUV)XQHUDO+RPH .DOHLJK&DUUXWKHUV$ZDUGRI3HUVHYHUDQFH 6KLUOH\&RRQV5RVDOLH&RRQV0HPRULDO &$*UDKDP0HPRULDO$ZDUG 7UHYRU &KHU\O&DUUXWKHUV $ZDUG 6KLUOH\&RRQV$ZDUG &KDUOLH .DUHQ*UDKDP .DWKL3RLULHU1''+6'UDPD$ZDUG 6W$QGUHZV3UHVE\WHULDQ&KXUFK &DQDGLDQ)HGHUDWLRQRI8QLYHUVLW\ /DQQLQ$ZDUG*DLO9DQ1R\ Page 4 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Box 368, 7 King St., E-MAIL: Chesterville, Ont. [email protected] OR K0C 1H0 EDITORIALTORTOR RIALRA AL&Opinion [email protected] TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 CASTOR Country By Tom Van Dusen became a home away from also made for many two and was being “Screeched In,” a prove it – they wandered off Iceberg alley home for the Norse three-storey bergs – 90 per ritual involving dressing up when we slowed down, On Newfoundland’s Great explorers. cent of whose total volume in Nor’westers, swallowing taking a casual look over Northern Peninsula, June and Blessed with a guide is underwater – still dried capelin, kissing a their shoulder before early July are all about bursting with information, it grounded in area coves and frozen cod, and chugging beginning to nonchalantly icebergs, from the iceberg- was a very rewarding visit bays. the Newfoundland rum munch again on greenery a styled donut put out by Tim for my little touring party. One of the highlights of known as screech. little deeper in the woods. Hortons in St. Anthony to My only disappointment our trip came when, while As for that other Many among the island’s distance from the l’Anse using iceberg chips to cool came when I learned that, in being ferried by Zodiac to Newfoundland natural excess moose end up in the aux Meadows entrance. At after-dinner drinks. order to keep suffocating an overnight stay at wonder, moose, I arrived on cooking pot including for a under $100-a-night per St. Anthony is the largest smoke at bay, fires inside Quirpon Lighthouse Inn, we the Rock expecting the fundraising supper at St. couple, it was down-home community at the top end of the sod huts are fuelled by were guided close to a lumbering mammals at Paul’s Anglican Church on service all the way. the peninsula, with a lone distinctly non-Viking massive berg. As we circled every turn of the rental car. the edge of Gros Morne Arriving late on the first Tims to call its own. It’s natural gas. the formation, suddenly a The horror stories one hears National Park. Topped with night, we were greeted and apparently the only outlet But there was nothing gigantic piece broke away, back on the mainland about homemade berry pie, shown to our rooms by where one can purchase a artificial about the Great hitting the water and moose basically hurling accompanied with guest Gene Greene from blue-iced donut with a Northern glacial sideshow; splitting many times again. themselves at passing vegetables, all for $10… the Tennessee who has been clump of white erupting locals seem no less To me, it was as majestic as vehicles tends to engender baked moose was delicious! vacationing on the northern from the centre… a impressed than the tourists watching a whale extra vigilance. For most of our sojourn peninsula for 15 years. confection I just had to by the annual parade of breaching. While we saw a few on the Rock, we stayed at Leave it to the sample after I learned of its hundreds of bergs of all Another highlight for moose along the roads – the very comfortable Viking Americans to know a good existence while touring the shapes and sizes travelling several among our party Lynn has the photos to Village B & B, walking thing when they see it! region June 28-July 7. what’s known as Iceberg While I’ve visited St. Alley, a stretch of the John’s and surrounding area Atlantic Ocean running a number of times, this about 1,000 km along the e Road Home marked my first journey to coast of Newfoundland and the north end of the island Labrador. Tour boats carry load Once a Glen, always a Glen and I was surprised. I’m not after load of awestruck by Carolyn Thompson Goddard sure what I expected but it Canadian mainlanders, Special to the Record wasn’t a plethora of corner Americans and visitors Just over 100 years ago, Canadians participated in the stores, accommodations, from around the world out Great War for Civilization or as we have learned to call it, cafes and gift shops into the ice flow; operators World War I. Great Britain declared war on Germany and her conveniently placed among can easily promise a close- Allies on Aug. 4, 1914, a few months after the assassination the raw ruggedness. up view of marvelous ice of Grand Duke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife. I was a tag-along on a formations, but can only Canada was automatically at war alongside Great Britain and bucket list trip organized for offer the possibility of Canadian servicemen were on the front-lines of the conflict Lynn’s mother Noreen who whale sightings along the by early 1915 until its conclusion in November 1918. Canadians responded to the call to arms in record numbers wanted to see l’Anse aux way. The problem, one and among those were many residents of the Chesterville area Meadows National Historic operator confided, is that and the United Counties. There are photographs of soldiers at Remembering Claude Nunney, Site and UNESCO World the whales just won’t stick training camps in the Heritage Centre in Chesterville and I Heritage Site where a Norse to a schedule. have seen a piece of art by local artist Ron LeClair depicting MM, DCM, VC expedition from Greenland As they strive to develop some of our local soldiers at the Chesterville train station From left, Judy Neville, President Ontario East British led by the legendary Viking and extend tourism to (hope I got this right Ron!). In late 1915, the 154th Battalion Home Child Family; Captain Jim Devine, SDG chieftain Leif Eircksson economically replace the Canadain Expeditionary Forces - CEF (perpetuated by the Highlanders; Sgt Shawn Stoness, SDG Highlanders; disembarked about 1,000 decimated fishery, the locals SDG Highlanders) began recruiting people for overseas Bill Bresse, President Branch 544 Royal Canadian years ago… well before have learned to package the service, but since the war began citizens of the counties had Legion; George O’Dair, President Glen’s Association; Cabot and Cartier first saw mythical appeal of the been volunteering to serve. LCol John Denner, Honourary LCol, SDG the Rock. iceberg migration beginning One of these young men was a British Home Child named Highlanders; and Col. William Shearing, former Operated by Parks from where they “calve” off Claude Nunney, who was born in Hastings, Sussex, England, Commanding Officer SDG Highlanders. Courtesy photo came to Canada when he was 13 years old in 1905 with the Canada and offering free the Greenland icepack, Catholic Emigration Service (the same year and the same 1892 – not Dublin in December 1892 as mentioned in various launching in early June with admission during Canada organization as my Grandpa Conroy came to Canada with – sources and his actual name which is Stephen Sargent Claude 150, l’Anse aux Meadows the 10-day Iceberg Festival although on a different date – I checked to make sure) and not Claude Joseph Patrick Nunney. features an interesting at St. Anthony. became part of the rural community of North Lancaster where Claude Nunney came to this area as a “little immigrant, visitor centre, guided tour This season got off to a he had been indentured on a farm. In 1914, when war was worked on a farm in Glengarry, won the hearts of the people of archeological digs late start because of declared he was away from Glengarry but returned there to who knew him and was one of an estimated 10,000 British conducted on the site that unusually cold weather join his friends from the 59th Stormont Glengarry Battalion Home Children, many who served their adopted country in Leif and company dubbed witnessed by snow still of Infantry as they signed up first in Alexandria and then re- WWI. Our local war hero has not been forgotten in Vinland, and recreated turf- packed into cliff-side attested in Ottawa. Glengarry, or for that matter in SDG. The Royal Canadian walled buildings which crevices during our stay. It He served with the 38th Battalion CEF (perpetuated by the Legion Branch in Lancaster is named after him with an Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa) in Bermuda and France, historical plaque outside it which tells the story of Claude receiving the Military Medal, Distinguished Conduct Medal Nunney, also in Lancaster the 253 Claude Nunney VC, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and the annual Claude Nunney Etcetera Publications (Chesterville) Inc. for bravery displayed at the Battle of Vimy Ridge, and the Victoria Cross for actions along the Drocourt-Quent Line near Dinner held in the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders Sergeant’s Mess annually. Also located in the Advertising Rates on Request Arras France on Sept. 2, 1918, dying a few days later of Publisher P.O. Box 368, wounds he had received during that battle. Sgt’s Mess are replicas of Nunney’s medals, the originals of Etcetera Publications Inc. Chesterville, Ont. K0C 1H0 Great Britain, as part of the commemoration of the which were donated to the Highlanders many years ago. Editor Advertising E-mail: On July 12, a group of people, who gathered outside the Muriel Carruthers Centennial of WWI, is honouring Victoria Cross recipients by [email protected], having a blue plaque, sometimes referred to as a blue stone, Lancaster Legion, near the Ontario Archaeological and Villager Reporter [email protected] Historic Plaque dedicated to Claude Nunney, recounted some Candice Vetter placed on their homes. This recognition program has been in News E-mail: existence since 1867 and is currently administered by the of this gentleman’s story and a photo taken. This photograph Reporters [email protected], has been sent to Silk by Judy Neville, President of the Ontario Jeff Moore [email protected] English Heritage. On July 19, 2017 on the 125th anniversary Kalynn Sawyer Helmer East British Home Child Family, so those who will be Telephone: (613) 448-2321 of the birth of Claude Nunney, a blue plaque will be unveiled Ad Representatives 866-307-3541 at his childhood home at 42 Bexhill Road in Hastings. honouring Nunney in Hastings on July 19 will know that here Brenda Fawcett Fax: (613) 448-3260 Peter Silk, from across the pond in England, has been a in Glengarry and SDG we remember Nunney, or as Captain Anne Marie Gibbons Published Wednesdays by Etcetera moving force in having the plaque installed and spent years Jim Devine of the SDG Highlanders commented “Once a Production Manager Publications (Chesterville) Inc. researching this man. I am certain it hasn’t been an easy task Glen, always a Glen.” Chantal Bouwers because like many British Home Children, there is conflicting Post Script or P.S. I am thinking that next year on Sept. 2 Graphic Artist information that needed to be sifted through. Silk was up to and it is a Sunday (checked on Wikipedia) perhaps the same Angela Billharz Single Copy $1.00 HST Included. the challenge researching in both England and Canada to group and a few more should get together and have a Annual Subscription $35.00 within 40 miles; Proudly printed in Outside 40 miles $40.00; USA $150.00. confirm details about this man’s life as elementary as the luncheon to commemorate Claude Nunney – I will keep you North Dundas. All Subscription Prices Include HST. place and date of his birth – it was in Hastings on July 19, posted on that plan! July 19 Page 05_Layout 2 17-07-18 2:26 PM Page 1 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The Chesterville Record Page 5 Letter To e Editor An open letter to the trustees – Upper Canada District School Board 67&/$5(·6$1*/,&$1 67/8.(·6.12; &+85&+2)1257+'81'$6 35(6%<7(5,$1&+85&+ The Editor: responsible. Trustees, we all have second and third sober 5HY-RKQ:LOFR[ ),1&+ We are addressing this letter to the trustees of the Upper thoughts. 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The easy answer is the &+5,67&+85&+81,7(' In closing, Trustees of the Upper Canada District Board, &DVVHOPDQ6WUHHW&KHVWHUYLOOH parents and students do not want to have their children taken please hear the voices of our communities and let’s find a 1$7,216,'( 3DVWRU 'HEELH3RLULHU from their home community. Closing schools located in a partnership favourable to all parties. 3(17(&267$/&+85&+ community hub tears away a piece of the social fabric and Jim Bancroft, 3DVWRU+HDWKHU&RPEHU &KXUFK2I¿FH+RXUV an important pillar of any Community. 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Both back-to-back events were fortunate generation farmer, son Doug – of Glen Haven to see enjoyable evenings with sunny skies and Farms, established in 1882 – hosted an out- no rain. standing party. The evening officially started at The two nights’ events were catered by The 7 p.m. but a few friends and family members Leatherworks of Carleton Place, which provid- arrived a bit earlier to visit and check out the ed a delicious buffet-style roast beef dinner with recent new barn, the robotic milker and huge salads, chicken, and other side dishes with workshop, and of course, the Holsteins. desserts, to the hundreds who attended. No Children were entertained well with the two comments were heard following the meals that bouncy structures and especially with Lil John anyone was still hungry or thirsty at this cater- the Clown, who kept their attention (as well as er’s provisions of food, beverages and service. the adults watching) for some time with his Children attending the Sanders’ farm were also magic tricks and comments. The MacGregors treated to barbecued burgers and hotdogs. were quite pleased and surprised with the num- An impressive display of machinery by bers of attendees, including children, who sponsors and vendors were noted at both farms, attended – just under 600. Dundas Farside Farms great hosts for family night as well as the chance to see the Holsteins and Holstein Club President Eric Vandenbroek Tony and Rejeanne Sanders are joined by their children for a photo – daughter Amy both relatively new barns. There were lots of commented that he was very pleased with with brothers (not in order) Collin, Mike, Adam and Tony Ray – in front of the sign activities for the children as well, including face the turnout, and later called out the door (not visible) that reads Stormont County Holstein Breeders “Where it all began in painting and bouncy structures, and door prizes prize numbers. 1881”. Carruthers photos offered at both events. In attendance at both Continued on page 9 Glen Haven Farms shines at Dundas County Holstein event From left, Glen Haven Farms’ owners Tom and Janet MacGregor are seen here with Dundas County Holstein Club’s Secretary Janessa Pol and President Eric Vandenbroek, on Wed. July 12, when the MacGregors hosted the Club’s twilight family fun night. 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[email protected] Following the dinner and 613-558-4742 visits to the barn, attendees were then welcomed by Stormont County President Kevin Glaude, who introduced the Sanders family. Past president Jeff Waldroff informed the audience with a thank you to 7(1'(5 the sponsors as he read out 3DYLQJRI:DWHUIURQW7UDLO the many names. A 7HQGHUGRFXPHQWVDUHDYDLODEOHDWWKH7RZQ+DOO0LOOH5RFKHV heartwarming thank you by 5RDG /RQJ 6DXOW XS WR WKH GD\ SULRU WR WKH FORVLQJ GDWH RI Tony was next, as his wife :HGQHVGD\ $XJXVW 7HQGHUV FOHDUO\ PDUNHG ZLOO EH and family joined him at the UHFHLYHGDWWKHDERYHQRWHGDGGUHVVQRODWHUWKDQ DPRQ front of the tent. He stated he WKHFORVLQJGDWH Well lookee here... was a second-generation Maple the Cow was a pleasant surprise for the younger children who were eager to farmer, and from the size of try their hand at milking at the Farside Farms’ Holstein family night. Carruthers photo the family, it appears this farm will continue into the Health Care next two generations. Sons Morrisburg’s Collin and Mike are third- generation farmers who help Directory antique on the farm. All 21 family members present sported Our goal is your continued good health. festival matching navy blue shirts Continued from the front with the Farside Farms logo – McIntyre is the past Rejeanne informed The president of the Chamber of Record that there’s also a Commerce, and owns the onesie awaiting the next Basket Case Cafe with his Sanders’ grandchild due to be wife Hanne Rycroft. The two born soon. The evening’s encouraged the Chamber of program wrapped up with the Commerce to pick up the acknowledgement of the annual event when the Lion’s Veteran Breeder Awards to a Club was no longer able to 50-year and several 30- and continue organizing. 40-year Holstein breeders. McIntyre’s desire for Morrisburg is “think big” since, like other small Reality show communities, it does not Helen Derix (middle) owner of Julie Fashion held a grow rapidly. Popular annual vintage fashion show during the Morrisburg antiques events are essential to draw event on Sat., July 15. The local ladies sported fash- BIGGEST in people. ions from the iconic female stars from Old Hollywood. McIntyre and Rycroft had Sawyer Helmer photo Summer Clearance a display at the event, the only one they partake in as Sale Ever! their shop is open for antique browsing the majority of the time. Their cafe also donated All Canadian Suits the food for the event so SAVE attendees could enjoy $ $ sandwiches and treats 50 - 200 throughout the day. off our regular low prices. McIntyre has been Best quality! collecting for approximately 30 years and said he always Basic Suits looks for unique pieces. $199 “Mid-century modern is very popular right now,” he Formal Collection explained. He finds his pieces Black & Charcoal Grey Suits from many downsizing $ seniors and a regular trip to While the getting is good 289 Denmark. Carl McIntyre sold a number of pieces at the Special Groups Also displaying some of Morrisburg antiques event. Event attendee Doug his collection was admired some of McIntyre’s unique pieces. This is the Summer newcomer, George Valade only event McIntyre takes part in since his shop Basket Sportswear from Dusty Treasure Case Cafe is open regularly. Sawyer Helmer photo Hunters in Glen Walter. This SAVE year in Morrisburg was the rush of finding dusty old it a fashion show, I call it a 20% - 60% first time he has ever treasures and researching reality show,” said Derix, displayed outside of his their historical value,” since she concludes that she home shop, and said the explained McIntyre in his can provide something for HUGE SAVINGS experience has “been fun.” profile bio. every and shape or size. on Summer Merchandise Valade has been collecting Valade said he looks for Over the two day event since he was a young boy anything that is unique or approximately 760 people Men’s Big and Tall Department when his parents would take different, “It has to catch my passed through to explore L Tall to 5X Tall, 1X to 5X Big him to auction sales eye and is out of the what the 20 vendors had to throughout Eastern Ontario. ordinary.” offer. Any money raised Stop by the store and see for yourself. “I guess that's where I got Also providing some will go towards the the bug, Auction fever was vintage entertainment was replacement of the South REGULAR HOURS: in my blood. Country living Julie Fashion owner Helen Dundas welcome sign. Mon.-Wed. 9-5; on the outskirts of Glen Derix who outfitted a Main organizer Geraldine RICHARD Thurs. 9-8; Walter, roaming the number of local ladies to Fitzsimmons of the Men’s Wear Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5; countryside I've amassed a walk in a fashion show and Chamber of Commerce 30 Labrosse St., Moose Creek, ON Sun. closed variety of unique antiques depict some of the Old said, “We are hoping to 613-538-2465 and collectibles. Needless to Hollywood Belles and their grow the event but this year In the Moose Creek Mall say that I enjoy the hunt, the iconic fashions. “I don’t call was a wonderful success.” July 19 Page 10_Layout 2 17-07-18 12:57 PM Page 1 Page 10 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, July 19, 2017 Deadline: Friday at 4 P.M. $8.00 Plus HST Minimum 25 words. Additional words 32¢ each. THETHE Classi eds E-MAIL: therecordclassifi [email protected] TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 SERVICES COMING EVENTS EC /22.,1*)25(;&$9$725 DUST BUSTERS LEGION CHICKEN BBQ Guaranteed cleaning avail- July 21 at 5 p.m. Eat in or ARRUTHERSARRUTHERS %$&.+2(23(5$7256 able. Over 22 yrs. experi- take out. Tickets available C & SONS ence. Providing services at the bar or call 613-448- C such as residential, commer- 1997 to reserve. Tickets WATER HAULAGE 6RPH([SHULHQFH5HTXLUHG cial, post-construction clean- $12. • SWIMMING POOL FILLING ing, etc... 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Located just south YARD SALE t.FSQBX$POTUSVDUJPO!ZBIPPDB of Brinston. Call 613-791- EXPERIENCED Fri., July 21 and Sat., July 5556. 17stf 22, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rain or 0/$"--0/&$0/53"$503 HEAVY EQUIPMENT shine. 145454 County Rd.. MIEL VILLENEUVE HONEY 9, Berwick. Liquid honey still available 01 OPERATORS though I have been selling Please send your resumé by fax 613-822-2506 all my beekeeping equip- LAUZON or by email to [email protected] ment and containers! 75$9,' Building Maintenance Please call first. 613-987- & Construction 5290. Bring your own fancy jars to be filled as gifts! &$53(175< Roo ng, Carpentry, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, 07tfc Painting, Sewers, Water Lines =Zob]MaZm\a^k FOR RENT !Eb\^gl^] Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The Chesterville Record Page 11 From Lawbreaker to Lawmaker, an emotional launch Kalynn Sawyer Helmer In the provided press release Jeanette Record Staff Despatie, President and CEO of the CORNWALL – SD&SG MP Guy Hospital explained, “Today, it is widely Lauzon launched his autobiographical book recognized that one in five of us will at the Addiction and Mental Health Centre experience an addiction or mental health at the Cornwall Community Hospital on issue in our lifetime. We also know that June 12. The book entitled From historically the attention and investments in Lawbreaker to Lawmaker took Lauzon a the addiction and mental health sector has little over a year to write and is a memoir of not kept up with the other health-care his life from humble beginnings, to his demands. While this is changing, we are respected seat at Parliament. pleased that Cornwall Community Hospital, Lauzon recounts in the book his 15-year together with our partners, have made struggle with alcoholism and how he decisions and investments to ensure that the overcame the odds to become one of the needs of this population are met. We thank longest serving politicians of the Mr. Lauzon for sharing his story with us Conservative party. Lauzon said during the here today!” launch that it is his hope the book will act After years of Lauzon’s family and as a beacon of hope to others suffering from friends encouraging him to write the story addiction. All of the proceeds generated of his life and success, the final decision will be generously donated to the was made “with the hope it might help Addictions and Mental Health Centre in others who suffer from the same disease. Cornwall. Alcoholism is a fatal disease, a cunning During Lauzon's address to the disease, a powerful disease. It’s also patient. captivated audience at the launch, he found I haven’t touched alcohol for 43 years but I An inspiring story of resilience himself overwhelmed with emotion as he can tell you if I had even one glass of beer, MP Guy Lauzon signed copies of his book for the large crowd present during the thanked his family, friends and God for his I would fall back into the depths of launch of his autobiography at the Cornwall Mental Heath and Addictions Centre sobriety. Lauzon bravely admitted that were alcoholism. I wrote this book so others who on Wed., July 12. he not sober, he would likely not be around suffer from the disease of alcoholism can Sawyer Helmer photo today. learn from my mistakes. The message to need to realize that they are not alone in inspired to do something about their Christine Penney, Vice-President of anyone who reads this book, is hope. If an their struggles, that there are hundreds of drinking problem, then I think I have Community Programs for the CCH, opened alcoholic, high school dropout like me can people who understand what they are going achieved my goal.” the ceremony and expressed her gratitude achieve sobriety and actually get elected to through and are there to lend a hand and a According to Penney, the book is being towards Lauzon’s dedication to the Centre. Parliament, just imagine what others could shoulder.” sold on Amazon.ca, in Cornwall at “I think it demonstrates a selfless endeavour accomplish.” After the speeches finished up, Lauzon Backstrom’s Independent Grocer and The on his part. [Not only does he get to In the press release Lauzon states, “I made himself available for book signings, Christian Book Store, in Winchester at the promote his book], but he is also taking the truly feel blessed to be able to share my while the Centre’s staff were giving tours of Seaway Valley Pharmacy, in Chesterville at opportunity to shine the light on the services story with all those who may be in a dark the new facility. Lauzon concluded, “If Flair with Fabrics, and in Morrisburg at available at the centre,” said Penney. place and are seeking a way out. People even one person reads this book and is Cardinal Flowers. Chugging along at the The Great Fenian Escape at the SDG Jail CORNWALL – The historic SDG Jail is always a Seaway Train Show good place to go for an educational and fun summer The 6th annual Seaway Train Show was held activity. However, during July and August, Saturdays at at the Long Sault Arena in South Stormont on the Jail also come with an interactive performance. The July 15 and 16. Marie Morell, a member of live action tour depicts the Great Fenian escape of 1866 the organizing team, commented that over when Michael Murphy and his Gaol Gang flee from 4,000 people attended the event which had 33 their imprisonment. vendors and 21 exhibits, as well as an oppor- The local actors make this enhanced jail tour fun and tunity to take a ride on a train outside the exciting for the whole family. Anyone interested should arena. Morrell is seen here with Jim Davis of call ahead to reserve a spot as there are limited the Ottawa Valley Associated Railroaders dur- performances and spaces available. For more ing the successful 2017 event. information, call 613-935-4891 or email Courtesy photo [email protected]. EXTEND YOUR REACH - ADVERTISE PROVINCIALLY OR ACROSS THE COUNTRY! 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July 19 Page 12_Layout 2 17-07-18 1:00 PM Page 1 Page 12 The Sports Pages Wednesday, July 19, 2017 E-mail your For more sports go to sports information www.chestervillerecord.com to [email protected] THETHE Sports PAGESAGESS or www.russellvillager.com TOLL FREE: 1-866-307-3541 TEL: 613-448-2321 FAX: 613-448-3260 Yellow and Red head into final game of regular season tied for second Jeff Moore Boulanger powered one to the back of the net from Record Staff Cummins and Alves and took a 3-0 lead into the second CHESTERVILLE—In the first game of the evening in period. the Chesterville Women’s Ball Hockey League on Yellow got to within two as Shannon McRae slapped Thursday night, Blue played host to Yellow and in the night one home from Jennifer Whitteker and Angie Van Gurp- cap it was Red taking on Black. Helmer at 8:45 of the second period. Blue restored their Blue 5 Yellow 2 three-goal lead when Boulanger scored her second goal of The Chesterville Women’s Ball Hockey League kicked the evening at 10:07 from Cummins and Rebecca Kennedy. off the night with the number one seed Blue versus the Blue made it 5-1 at 11:02 as Boulanger completed her hat number two seed Yellow on Thurs., July 13, at the trick from Cummins. Chesterville Arena. Yellow went into the game sitting in Yellow got one back with just 41 seconds remaining in second place with 13 points just three behind the first-place the sandwich frame as Jodi Hall pounded one home from Blue team and looked to pull to within one with a victory. Stephanie Shane to get to within three. Blue carried the 5-2 Blue has stumbled a little over the past few weeks after lead into the third period. The teams battled back and forth starting the season with eight straight wins and lost their in the third period but neither were able to find the back of previous game to Red 4-1 as they looked to get back to the net as Blue hung on for the 5-2 victory moving five their winning ways. Blue opened the scoring when Jaclyn points ahead of Yellow in the standings. Crump fired one to the back of the net from Carly Crump Picking up the win in Blue’s goal was Roxanne Crump. and Sam Benoit at 5:55 to take a 1-0 lead. Red 6 Black 4 Blue made it 2-0 when Becca Alves snapped one home In the second matchup of the night, Red played host to from Cinnamon Boulanger and Lindsay Cummins at 10:19. Black. Red went into the game in third place just two points In the first game of the night, Yellow played host to With time winding down in the opening frame, Blue struck behind Yellow for second and after Yellow lost their game Blue. Blue’s forward Lindsay Cummins had a good again with just 34 seconds showing on the clock as earlier Red had a chance to catch Yellow with a win. Black game picking up three assists along with her lineman has had trouble getting Cinnamon Boulanger who scored a hat trick and an anything to work this assist. Blue went on to take the game 5-2 securing the season with only two wins top seed heading into the final week of the regular sea- but in every game they have son. Moore photo been close. Black retook the lead at 8:49 as Sam Naish slapped one Black opened the scoring home from Edwards and Teresa Schoones to make it 3-2. when Kaila Beckstead Red squared the game at 12:34 as Desjardins rifled one to scored an unassisted marker the back of the net from Tupper. Red took their second lead at the three-minute mark in of the game when Kaitlyn Kerr snapped one from Imrie and the opening frame taking a Rose at 15:32. 1-0 lead. Red knotted the Red took a slim 4-3 lead into the third period. Red took affair at one when Lesley their first two-goal lead of the night as Tupper scored her Ann Tupper lit the lamp second of the night from Imrie at 5:13 of the third period. from Sara Desjardins and Black didn’t give up and got back to within one as Catia Dias. Schoones blasted one home from McRae at 8:59 to set up a Red took their first lead close finish. of the game when Geena With the clock down to 3:02 Red put the finishing touch Rose snapped one home to Black’s comeback attempt as Kerr scored her second from Marissa Imrie at goal of the game from Desjardins and took the game 6-4 15:27. Red took the 2-1 lead moving into a second-place tie with Yellow. Picking up the In the second game of the night, Red played host to Black in the Chesterville into the second period. win in Red’s goal was Jennifer Byrne. Women’s Ball Hockey League on Thurs., July 13, at the Chesterville Arena. Red’s Black tied the game again Up next Geena Rose battles Black’s goalie Patti Mitton for the ball during the first period. as Karen Edward pounded The teams in the Chesterville Women’s Ball Hockey Rose went on to have a stellar game scoring a goal and picking up one helper as she one to the back of the net League head into their final games of the regular season on and Red took the game 6-4 tying Yellow for second place, heading into the final from Beckstead at 5:17 of Thurs., July 20, as Yellow welcomed Red at 7 p.m. and week of the regular season. Moore photo the second period. Blue plays Black at 8 p.m. Pereira: 4th in back crawl; front crawl and 1st in Emma Gaudette: 3rd in IM, breaststroke; Bethany Rippin’ Racers open season on a high 3rd in back crawl and 5th in VanDelst: 5th in front crawl; front crawl; Matt Pereira: 3rd Alex VanDelst: 2nd in MOOSE CREEK — The in IM, 3rd in back crawl and butterfly, 3rd in front crawl Chesterville Rippin’ Racers 5th in front crawl; Luke and 3rd in breaststroke; and attended their first swim meet VanDelst: 6th in front crawl Zander Thompson: 2nd in of the season on Sun., July and 5th in breaststroke; Sadie IM, 1st in butterfly and 2nd in 16, in Moose Creek. Thompson: 2nd in IM, 2nd in breaststroke. Approximately 30 swimmers from the team took part in this first event along with Coach Shannon and Coach Cedar Glen Men’s Night Mallory. The coaches were WILLIAMSBURG - The results from Cedar Glen very impressed with many Men’s Night on Thurs., July 13 were: first low gross A - personal bests and cannot Derek Whitteker 37; first low net A - Greg VanDellen 32; wait for the next swim meet. second low gross A - Dillon Lapier 38; second low net A - The results for the Rippin’ James Morrell 35; closest to the pin on number 15 - Mahlon Racers were: Faith McRae: Locke; first low gross B - Rick Morrow 43; first low net B - 3rd in IM and 6th in Peter Schoenfeld 34; second low gross B - Larry Harper; breaststroke; Aidan Hutt: 3rd second low net B - Garry Ducross 35; longest drive on in butterfly, 4th in front crawl number 11 - Kurtis Barkley; first low gross C - Shaler Hill and 6th in breaststroke; Emily 44; first low net C - Harold Chalker 34; closest to the pin on Rose Verman: 4th in butterfly; Sophy Sweeney: Rippin’ their way to Moose Creek number 18 - Dillion Lapier; first low gross D - Winston 2nd in butterfly and 6th in The Chesterville Rippin’ Racers travelled to Moose Creek for their first swim meet Muir 56; and first low net D - Tom VanDellen 41. Other back crawl; Jaymee of the season on Sun., July 17. There were very many personal bests and the team winners were A/B skins: Kurtis Barkley and Lyle Schell Cranham: 3rd in butterfly, 3rd looked good in their premiere event of 2017. Above is a picture of the participants. with a four on one; Wayde Roles and Lyle Schell with a in back crawl and 4th in front Courtesy photo three on three; and Larry Harper and Greg VanDellen with a crawl; Eric De Vries: 2nd in Brooke Elliott: 6th in back crawl, 3rd in front crawl and crawl; Shealyn Elliott: 6th in three on five; C/D skins: Tim McRae with a four on five; butterfly, 2nd in front crawl crawl and 5th in breaststroke; 2nd in breaststroke; William back crawl, 6th in front crawl Sahler Hill with a four on eight; and Pete Brown with a and 3rd in breaststroke; Lauren Meharg: 3rd in back Vingerhoeds: 3rd in back and 6th in breaststroke; Olivia three on nine. The 50/50 winner was Kevin Osbourne. July 19 Page 13_Layout 2 17-07-18 2:31 PM Page 1 Wednesday, July 19, 2017 The Sports Pages Page 13 Incredible young woman scores bursary from HEO Jeff Moore hockey so it was only fitting as the youngest she would Record Staff follow in their footsteps. HALLVILLE — Emily Beach of Hallville was Beach began her hockey career in 2005 in the North honoured with a $1,000 bursary from Hockey Ontario East Dundas Minor Hockey Association (NDMHA) first in at their annual general meeting at Landsdowne Park in Initiation, then to Novice, Atom and then to Peewee. At the Ottawa last month. Beach began her hockey career as a Can time she couldn’t play with the boys because it was still Skater with the Winchester Skating Club. contact in the house leagues then, so she joined the Dundas Hockey was in the blood – her father Tim was a hockey County Women’s Hockey Association in Bantam for two player and two of her brothers and older sister also played years. Although she did want to play Bantam in North Dundas her parents thought it safer in the women’s league. After two years of women’s hockey, Beach convinced her parents to let her play with the boys in Midget after the house league rules changed to a non-contact league. She also starred with the North Dundas District High School Devils for three seasons. Beach’s mother, Fran, helped her along the way not only as a hockey mom but she got involved as a team manager and also on the NDMHA board as the referee scheduler. Beach plays defence and according to her mom, “Although she is only a few inches over 5 feet tall with a slim build, anyone who has seen her play knows she is not afraid of anyone and holds her own with “the big boys!” Academically, Beach excelled as well, graduating last month as a member of the four-year Honour Roll and an Ontario Scholar. Beach went to Nationview Public School in South Mountain and was one of the first students to go Deserving $1,000 bursary from to North Dundas District Intermediate School in Grade 7. She also achieved her secondary school Extended Hockey East Ontario French Certificate and was a Specialist High Skills Major Emily Beach received a Hockey East Ontario (HEO) hat in Agriculture. Beach also had a busy work schedule along with a $1,000 bursary at the HEO AGM held in late holding down two jobs throughout high school at Your Bantam B House Demons June at TD Place at Landsdowne Park in Ottawa. Beach Independent Grocer in Kemptville and on a dairy farm The North Dundas Midget B House Demons’ number accepted the honour from HEO President Ron McRostie helping out with milking and chores. 3 Emily Beach will be moving on to University and will be using the money toward her education as she The 17-year-old is now moving on to Trent University in Intramural Hockey at Trent University. The feisty travels to Trent University in Peterborough in the Fall. Peterborough and will be pursuing a Bachelor of Science blue-liner played her entire career with the Demons Beach played for the North Dundas Midget B House degree in Forensic Science and hopes to play intramural with the exception of two years when she played Demons this past season as well as the North Dundas hockey at the school. Everyone from HEO wished Emily Bantam Hockey with the Dundas County Women’s District High School Devils’ Varsity team. Courtesy photo all the best in her future endeavours. Hockey Association. Courtesy photo Limoges Sports Dome Steve Poirier wins Patriot Sprint Tour, rain ends project going ahead Candice Vetter construction. evening early was out with one lap to go. Sportsman feature event along with a Villager Staff The dome in Limoges is McNicholls led the final lap and complete show plus the autograph LIMOGES – The Nation being built with St. Joseph Martin Bélanger captured the win, his first of the night. Municipality is going ahead Developments, Mayor Special to the Record season at Cornwall. Patriot Sprint Tour Feature Results with its own sports dome Francois St. Amour told The CORNWALL — A very busy The 30-lap Patriot Sprint Tour saw (in order) project, and the final decision Villager while at an evening was on tap at Cornwall Motor Dylan Westbrook take an early lead Steve Poirier, Dylan Westbrook, was made at the Council announcement for the Speedway on Sun., July 16, with the with Steve Poirier in second and Jared Zimbardi, Mitch Brown, Cory Meeting on June 26 to place it Limoges Health Hub, which Patriot Sprint Tour, a full show in all Mitch Brown in third. Westbrook Turner, Jordan Poirier, Lee Ladouceur, in Limoges. the developer is also building divisions plus the remake of the Cindy went into lap traffic with 10 laps in Rick Wilson, April Wilson, Yan About 100 residents in a similar type of Ladouceur-Danny Lefebvre Memorial the books. Westbrook held the lead Bilodeau, Chris Jones, Paul Pekkonen, partnership. attended the meeting, which on Lamoureux Pumping night. with Poirier making a great move on Guillaume Neiderer, Jake Brown and was held in the gym at Like the Russell project, lap 22 to pass Westbrook with Jared Ryan Turner. corporate and individual The Cindy Ladouceur-Danny the Ecole St-Viateur Zimbardi in third. Poirier led the final Cindy Ladouceur-Danny Lefebvre elementary school in the donations are being sought to Lefebvre Memorial began the evening laps to win the Patriot Tour with Memorial Mini-Stock Results (in village, due to the expected offset some of the costs. The as Tyler French took the early lead large turnout at this crucial budget is set at $4.7-million over Karl Potvin and Marc Dagenais. Westbrook and Zimbardi completing order) meeting. Councillor Marc for the entire project. A good battle occurred for second the top three. Joe McNicholls, Tyler French, Lafleche was the sole vote The dome will have fields between Potvin and Dagenais as The rain came in as preparations Marc Dagenais, Dylan Kirkland, against the project. He for soccer, baseball and many Dylan Kirkland brought out a caution were being made for the Modified Steve Morin, Alexis Charbonneau, expressed concerns about the other sports, as expected, but on lap 13. On the restart, Dagenais feature, but officials had to pull the Skylar Ladouceur, Mike Gaucher, site and its viability, it will also host a two-storey, powered past French for the lead as plug for the rest of the evening. The Patrice Moniere, Francis Dagenais, considering it will be at the 7,400 sq.-ft. community Joe McNicholls sat in third. A good Speedway will announce the remake Justin Jodoin, Karl Potvin, Corey end of the municipality which centre. The centre is planned battle for first as McNicholls joined dates in the next few days. Gates, Jeff Humfry (DNS), Richard for the use of community is closest to the Russell Dagenais for the lead as Patrice Another big event next week is the Thornton (DNS), Teddy Baird (DNS) Township Sports Dome, organizations and to host Moniere rolled over in turn 2 and red second round of the Race for the Cure and Tristan Hurford (DNS). which is now under major events. Russell Sports Dome naming opportunity opens Candice Vetter outside and Founders Wall donations. Villager Staff In addition, businesses are encouraged to participate in EMBRUN – Organizers of the fundraising drive for the the five per cent Sports Day on Sat., July 22, during Russell Township Sports Dome have released eight which businesses are asked to donate five per cent of their methods corporate sponsors can assist with, including net revenues for the day, with or without a cap, towards the naming rights for the dome itself. project. Participating businesses will be recognized with the Interested parties can visit amounts raised. http://russell.ca/businesses/services_for_business/bid_and_t Both businesses and individuals are encouraged to run ender_opportunities for the complete tender package. their own Sports Dome project internally, or to give The dome construction is underway on Sportsplex donations in kind. Businesses may purchase items for the Drive, at the western edge of Embrun. Organizers report Sports Dome as listed on the website that they have recently received a number of large generous at www.sportsdomesportif.ca. donations from individuals and businesses. Finally, donors can purchase a lawn sign. Any business Naming the dome Fundraisers sent out a corporate brochure to about 575 who donates $100 will receive a white lawn sign. Donors A naming opportunity of the Russell Township Sports businesses. The brochure outlines the other methods by giving $500 will receive a gold lawn sign. Dome is up for tender through the Township of Russell which businesses and individuals could help. These include Additional inquiries can be sent to Doug Anthony website. Shown here are attendees at the groundbreak- purchase of banner ads inside, purchase of external signs at [email protected]. ing ceremony earlier this year. File photo Page 14 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, July 19, 2017 stable and well-paid workforce. The government’s own and solar generation our grid doesn’t need. We could halt a budget figures predict a slowdown in economic growth to costly and cumbersome cap-and-trade system that funnels Ontario can do better! 1.7 per cent by 2020, and a slowdown in job creation by our money to California in exchange for nothing of value. The Editor: almost a third by that date. Ontario can do better and it We could reduce businesses’ wait times for licenses and The report by Statistics Canada on job creation in the would, if only the present government let it do so. permits by cutting red tape and building processing month of June should ring many alarm bells, especially The cost of electricity and over-regulation are driving capacity. When six in 10 Employment Ontario program within the government caucus and in the head of every our jobs and entrepreneurs away, factors confirmed by trainees are out of work after training, we could tailor worker in Ontario. The Ontario economy lost over 11,000 independent bodies such as the Fraser Institute. Instead of training and apprenticeship programs to local labour market full-time jobs which can’t be made up for by part-time predicting a bleak future for Ontario’s job growth, the needs and trends. Those policies would be a good start. work. Moreover, June took away 9,100 youth jobs and government should remove the barriers that stand in its Jim McDonell, MPP 2,200 manufacturing jobs – key components of a skilled, way. 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Villager Staff “Under the Wynne Liberals, families, workers and small interested in good old- 9, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. LIMOGES – Patrick Brown, Ontario PC Leader, visited businesses are forced to pay skyrocketing hydro rates for fashioned country fun, Kids and adults alike will Limoges on Thurs., July 13, where he met with local electricity that the province cannot use,” said Brown. food and entertainment is be thrilled to witness Live municipal representatives, voters and PC candidate for encouraged to save the Pro Wrestling on Sun., Glengarry-Prescott-Russell, Amanda Simard. dates of Thurs., Sept. 7 to Sept. 10, as well as the In his speech, he accused the current Liberal government Sun., Sept. 10 on their Mighty Mini’s of using taxpayer dollars to promote its re-election bid. calendar. That’s when the championship wrestling – Brown said he was committed to restoring the Auditor 159th edition of the a family-friendly event General’s ability to block partisan government ads. Russell Fair comes to the that’s sure to entertain. “The next election will be about who will make it easier Russell Fair Grounds, at Also new is the ultimate for families to make ends meet and get ahead,” said Brown. 1076 Concession Street, in thrilling aerial show, i- “The PCs will restore the Auditor General’s oversight so Russell, Ont. – just a 20- Flip, including a 60-foot that hard-earned taxpayer dollars are not wasted.” minute drive east of death-defying high fall. In a press release, Brown stated that in 2015 the Wynne Ottawa. Come and witness the Liberals made amendments to the Government Advertising Music lovers will be excitement put on by Act, 2004 and that these changes eliminated the Auditor excited by the news that Milord Entertainment. General’s power to block partisan government ads. He said this year’s Friday night Admission is $10 for the Auditor General has warned that these changes have concert will feature two of adults (except Saturday weakened her office to nothing but a “rubber stamp” for Canada’s best tribute when it’s $12), $5 for partisan government ads. He also claimed that in this fiscal bands – The Road Apples, children (7 to 12); children year, the Wynne Liberals are more than doubling the Canada’s premiere tribute under 7 are free. Weekend amount of money spent on government advertising – to The Tragically Hip, and gate passes are $25; spending $57-million, an increase of $32-million from last The Summer of ’69, Thurs., Sept. 7 is Toonie year. PCs together in Limoges playing all the hits of Day. From 5 to 10 p.m. The Ontario PCs have promised to restore oversight of Ontario Progressive Conservative Party leader, Bryan Adams. And any ride is a toonie. government advertising to the Auditor General. The party Patrick Brown, discusses local issues with PC candi- concert-goers will get an The Fair is also once also issued a new release on July 17, in which Brown date Amanda Simard when Brown visited Limoges extra treat this year – the again having a free special announced a promise to put an immediate freeze on signing recently. Courtesy photo show will take place under needs afternoon, 12:30 – a massive tent to be set up 3:30 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. in the north baseball 7, offering an afternoon diamond. The arena will filled with activities, rides Feds and province provide water funding be taken over by a 4 on 4 and a petting zoo for Candice Vetter Municipality and the water and wastewater providing $750,882, and Hockey Tournament. children with special Villager Staff Village of Casselman, infrastructure projects. Casselman, The Nation and What else is new? needs and a chaperone to EMBRUN – GPR MP attended at Bertrand The federal government Russell will provide the Check out the very enjoy. Register at Francis Drouin and GPR Plumbing and Heating in is providing up to 50 per balance of the funding. popular Education Day, [email protected]. MPP Grant Crack, along Embrun, on Tues., July 4, to cent of funding in the The approved projects which is being extended to Visit the website with the mayors of Russell announce federal/provincial amount of $1,501,763. The include watermain twinning two days this year, Fri., www.RussellFair.com to Township, Nation /municipal funding for five provincial government is and water and wastewater Sept. 8 and Sat., Sept. 9. check out everything the servicing of Russell’s The Craft Beer Fest, held Fair has to offer, along Commercial Park, drinking for the first time last year, with the complete water system upgrades for is being expanded so fair- schedule of events, and to the Village of Casselman goers can enjoy even more download the App, or and a new water reservoir local and regional thirst- follow on Facebook. for the Village of Limoges. This investment is part as service the current more than $180-billion in of an agreement between Embrun Commercial Park infrastructure funding over Canada and Ontario for the and provide opportunities 12 years for public transit, Clean Water and for future development.” green infrastructure, social Wastewater Fund. “The Municipality of infrastructure, “As we grow, we are Casselman is growing,” said transportation that supports grateful for the continued Casselman Mayor Conrad trade, and Canada’s rural support from the federal and Lamadeleine. “With this and northern communities. provincial governments,” financial support, our Since 2004, the said Russell Mayor Pierre infrastructure projects for Government of Ontario has Welcoming water infrastructure Leroux in a media release. the improvement of our committed over $3.7- Representatives from all levels of government, including federal, provincial and “The majority of these water and sewerage system billion to municipalities municipal, along with representatives from Bertrand Plumbing and Heating, wel- funds will help create a will be realized. “ across the province through comed the joint announcement of funding for water infrastructure projects in back-up water main to the The federal government the provincial gas tax Russell, the Nation and Casselman, at Bertrand’s shop in Embrun on Tues., July 4. Courtesy photo village of Embrun as well has stated it will provide program. Golder Associates, which is the engineering More Taggart conflict allowed by MOE consulting firm on this project, and he was a Golder employee during much of the life Candice Vetter conduit of information and input to and members. The MOE has frequently referred of this file (2010 to 2014). When that was Villager Staff from the local communities about the to the “proponent-driven process” and this pointed out to the MOE by opponents the OTTAWA – Recently Taggart Miller CRRRC and its operation. Host community appears to be another example of the ministry conducted an internal review, Environmental Services advertised for royalties from the CRRRC will be handled proponent running rough-shod over the which, after several months, stated that was members of a Community Liaison by a separate committee to be established in community that will be despoiled by the not considered a conflict. Committee which would be set up as part of consultation with the local community.” presence of a 450,000-tonne per year The Villager attempted to contact Gary the landfill operation which recently The release then asks interested parties landfill in its midst. Wheeler of the MOE’s communications received approval from the provincial to apply by explaining “your interest in It is also not the first time that opponents branch to find out if it is true that Ministry of Environment under the Ontario participating in the CLC and how you think have accused the MOE of allowing proponents get to handpick the CLC Environmental Assessment Act. you can make a unique contribution...Only conflicts of interest in the Taggart Miller members, but had not received an answer The Taggart release states the proposed the successful candidates will be file. The person at the MOE who was by press time. committee is “pursuant to one of the contacted.” recently the special project officer for the Disclosure: Candice Vetter lives between conditions of approval and as contemplated Many opponents to the project have Taggart file, and is now the supervisor of the two sites proposed as the Taggart in the environmental assessment for the expressed surprise that the proponents are the project review unit, was also an landfill and has officially been registered as facility. The CLC is intended to act as a the ones who get to choose committee environmental assessment specialist for opposing the facility. July 19 Page 16_Layout 2 17-07-18 2:48 PM Page 1 Page 16 The Villager July 19, 2017 “Meat” the manager for the Russell Sports Dome Kalynn Sawyer Helmer Villager Staff RUSSELL – Jeff Goulding, the interim manager at the Russell Foodland, came from Kitchener to join with Foodland and Sobeys while owner Karine Boucher is away on maternity leave. When Maple Leaf decided to set up shop in the parking lot for a Sports Dome fundraiser, Kin Club past president and Sports Dome project manager, Doug Anthony, ran with the idea and put together “Meat” the Manager, an event of music, barbecue and, of course, tents for the always possible rainy weather. All of the proceeds go to the Sports Dome and the barbecue products were donated by Maple Leaf. Buns were donated by Canada Bread. One step closer Goulding was on site all day to meet the Interim Russell Foodland manager Jeff community and cook up some burgers and Goulding helped serve up some hotdogs before hotdogs to help support the Sports Dome the Kin Club barbecue during the “Meat” the project. “I love Russell. The community has manager fundraiser on Fri., July 14. been amazing and they are so giving and Representing Maple Leaf were Christina Chini caring. It’s a really nice change, coming from (left) and Holly Elich (right). Kitchener. I’ve been having a lot of fun and Sawyer Helmer photo hopefully I can find a way to stick around,” said Goulding. special thank you to Foodland manager Jeff “The “Meat” the Manager barbecue on Fri., Goulding, Barry’s Home Hardware, July 14, at Russell Foodland was a success Schneiders hot dogs, Just Awesome Sauce, raising $775 for the Russell Township Sports and all those who supported the cause,” said Dome. The Kin Club of Russell sends a Anthony in a later press release. line would enable UCPR most importantly for the trains provide service to UCPR supports VIA Rail project residents to commute to region, asks both railway stations in rural Ottawa or Montreal by governments to ensure Eastern Ontario. Candice Vetter proposed high-frequency The plan has been pre- train. Villager Staff train route. VIA Rail has sented to the federal gov- The UCPR resolution L’ORIGNAL – The proposed a high-frequency ernment and appears to asks the federal Correction Council of the United train and dedicated tracks have the support of government to provide In the July 5 and 12 issues of The Villager, the Counties of Prescott in the Quebec City- Transport Minister Marc funding for the project and Russell High School graduation dates were Russell recently voted Windsor corridor, a plan Garneau. UCPR mayors the provincial government incorrectly listed and should have read Wed., June unanimously to draw up a that has long been talked (who make up its council) to make it a high priority 28, and not June 29. resolution of support for a about but not acted on. are hopeful that the rail infrastructure project, but MoneySense magazine ranks Russell Candice Vetter an estimated unemployment rate under three Villager Staff per cent. The median household income was TORONTO – MoneySense magazine has listed as just under $117,000 per year, ranked Russell Township as one of its top 25 higher than that in Ottawa, with an average places to live in Canada. house price around $420,000, less than in The ranking is based on financial factors Ottawa. which include a robust economy, high Russell had a low score regarding transit, wealth and incomes, home affordability, low and high scores for health and safety, for taxes, transit, health accessibility, low crime, community, low crime, and generally good arts and community, and nice weather. weather. Russell ranked 21, and Ottawa was To see the whole report, as well as the number one. Russell scored well regarding rankings of several hundred other Canadian income, costs of housing and unemployment communities, go rates. The magazine reported that the to http://www.moneysense.ca/canadas-best- township has a population near 16,500, with places-to-live-create-your-own-ranking/. count of 15 (out of a scale Pitre still recovering ranging from 1 to 100). Boileau said that the MINNEAPOLIS, MN – effects to chemotherapy number was not great but it Tina Boileau, who is the and acts as a cell did indicate he still had mother of Jonathan Pitre, suppressant. As a result, cells. the Russell teen who is in Pitre's white blood cell The next result was to Minneapolis receiving a count plummeted from 13 find out if he was still bone marrow transplant to to 0.4 last weekend engrafted, which she said treat his epidermolysis (normal range is between 4 was the hardest wait. bullosa, has tweeted that to 11). Boileau said that Then on July 14 they Pitre is improving. because of this, he wasn't received word that he is Boileau broke a three- responding to the still 100 per cent week silence, saying she medication that stimulates engrafted with the donor had no idea how to write a the bone marrow to cells received from his post with the roller coaster produce granulocytes and mother. His white blood of emotions they have been stem cells and release them cell count had also undergoing. She said her into the bloodstream. increased. Tests were son was admitted for a She and the doctors done to see if he has an blood infection which later were concerned about infection or a virus in his cleared. However, he soon possible engraftment bone marrow that could contracted pneumonia and failure, which she contribute to his counts two viruses. His immune described as the worst case being low, but news of the system is currently scenario. However, a bone engraftment was compromised, but marrow, skin biopsy and welcome. This was the medication needed to treat spinal tap were performed second attempt at a the viruses is a cytotoxic recently. The first result transplant after one which drug that has similar indicated a blood cell did not take last fall.