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E-mail: l `]j][gj\[dYkkaÚ]\k8_eYad&[ge e H`&2.)+%,,0%*+*) >Yp2.)+%,,0%+*.( Villager NEWS INSIDE Brie y PM40050631R8905 Volume 125, Number 9 Chesterville, Ontario Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Single Copy $1.00 (HST included) Monumental Morningside unveiling LONG SAULT – The Place celebrates Lost Villages Historical Society and the Grays & Blues of Montreal extend an 30 years invitation to all to attend the Muriel Carruthers official unveiling of the Record Staff National Monument to the AVONMORE – In 1987, the 40,000+ Canadians who official launch of the Morningside fought in the American Civil Place building occurred with 26 War. It is this Sat., Sept. 16, apartments, of which 20 are one- at 2 p.m. at the Lost Villages bedroom residences. By the 20th Museum, 16361 Fran anniversary there were 105 Laflamme Drive. A residents. Today, the number is reception will follow and closing in on 200, providing mostly RSVPs appreciated: [email protected] seniors with a chance to live independently surrounded by a Celebrate 175th caring community. AVONMORE –This Continued on page 2 Sun., Sept. 17, all celebratory events start at Happy Face North Stormont Place, with the exception of the quilt display at James smiles for United Church. See page 14 for more details. Family Fun Day WINCHESTER – It was a Networking soon beautiful day in Winchester for the CHESTERVILLE – The Township of North Dundas 4th annual Happy Face Nursery Welcome to the Fair and the North Dundas School Family Fun Day on Sat., The Russell Coyotes Girls’ hockey team, which plays out of the Embrun arena, volunteered to help Chamber of Commerce are Sept. 9, at the Winchester Public at the gates at the 159th edition of the Russell Fair, held at the fairgrounds in Russell, from Sept. 7 to inviting all North Dundas School. Families came out to Sept. 10. Vetter photo businesses to the 7th Annual celebrate, watch science Wine and Cheese event, demonstrations and a reptile show, Wed., Sept. 20. It will be held enjoy a barbecue lunch, and watch at the IDP Group building the children take a bounce on the Russell Fair 2017 edition is a big hit (former Nestlé plant) at 171 large inflatables. Main St., Chesterville, from 6 Happy Face Nursery School Candice Vetter the 150th anniversary of Confederation and had a to 8 p.m. It is a chance to try currently has six locations – Villager Staff theme of Canada 150+. some local food, drink and to Chesterville, Morrisburg, RUSSELL – The 2017 edition of the Russell Fair, Some other highlights included Education Day, make new business Nationview, North Stormont, one of the province’s older agricultural fairs, was a big which invites school groups to attend for free on Friday connections. For details visit Roxmore and Williamsburg. hit with locals and visitors alike from Thurs., Sept. 6 to morning and learn about agriculture. The Friday night http://northdundas.com/news/ Executive Director Cheryl Firlotte Sun., Sept. 10. After two years of reduced attendance concert, the demolition derby, the truck and tractor 7th-annual-wine-and-cheese- noted that it has been a busy due to inclement weather, the sun shone brightly and pulls, and the mini-wrestling event welcomed large networking-event/. RSVP by good attendance was restored, much to the relief of the crowds. Mon., Sept.18. summer, as summer camps have kept employees very busy over the organizers, who have worked hard all year to produce Wrestling was a new event at the Fair, featuring last few months. When asked about the event, which is Russell’s biggest. wrestlers from small to large. Other athletes which upcoming news for Happy Face, The new big top tent in the ball diamond area was a were fun to watch were the acrobats of I-Flip, who did Firlotte said they are most excited popular spot to hear live bands and the craft beer death-defying acrobatic acts of daring do. for the opening of their infant care festival, in its second year, was again packed. As well Preparing for the Fair is a year-long endeavour, centre in Winchester. They are just as celebrating the 159th edition of the Fair, the Russell requiring countless hours of volunteer work and waiting on construction to begin. Agricultural Society, whose members run the Fair and coordination between numerous committees, service Continued on page 3 coordinate a small army of volunteers, also celebrated Continued on page 16 FRUITE BLACK DIAMOND ALLEN’S PRODUCT OF CANADA CARROTS OR FRUIT CHEESE SLICES APPLE ONIONS DRINKS 450 G COCKTAIL ASSORTED 2 LB BAG FLAVOURS 1 LITRE 2 LITRE ¢ ¢ 1 Week Specials In Effect: 67 50 1.50 $ ¢ ¢ Friday, September 15 - Thursday, September 21 SAVE 1.00 SAVE 2.49 79 SAVE 69 19 KING STREET, CHESTERVILLE - HERITAGE MARKET September 13 Page 02_Layout 2 17-09-12 12:31 PM Page 1 Page 2 The Chesterville Record Wednesday, September 13, 2017 Morningside Place Continued from the front In 2002, Avonmore, including Morningside Place, participated in a community-wide display of a record number of scarecrows – actually the world's largest display of scarecrows, according to the Guinness Book of Records when the village displayed 3,079 scarecrows on Oct. 12, 2002. However, according to the Guiness Book’s website, since then, “the largest gathering of scarecrows in one location is 3,812, achieved by the National Forest Adventure Farm in Burton-upon-Trent, 80th birthday party brings in Staffordshire, UK, on Aug. 7, 2014.” over $1,000 for HOL Morningside Place Celebrating a milestone Oxford Mills resident Cecile Prodonick recently received a best-decorated At Morningside Place, Avonmore, on Fri., Sept. 8, from left are SDSG MPP Jim celebrated her 80th birthday during a party held award for its IPM display of McDonell, Board Chair Wally Hare, former Board Chair John McIntyre, Aug. 27 at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. In lieu a tractor with a skeleton Administrator Pat Bourbonnais, Township of North Stormont Mayor Dennis Fife, of gifts, Prodonick asked her guests to make a dona- driver and fall foliage and long-time custodian (22 years) Al Loynachan who posed in front of the building tion to the House of Lazarus (HOL) in Mountain. during the September 2015 celebrating its 30th anniversary. Carruthers photo Prodonick is an avid supporter of the HOL, which International Plowing serves over 100 local families through its food bank Match. Barkley recounted each month and touches an additional 1,200 people Another reason to numerous happenings celebrate for the residents of worldwide 30 years ago through outreach programs annually. Over $1,000 Morningside Place was its from music to politics as in donations were presented to the HOL on Sept. 1. 30th anniversary in the Morningside was Pictured are Prodonick and HOL Executive community last Fri., Sept. 8. established and revealed Assistant Janet Carkner. Courtesy photo Residents gathered with humorous clips about Board members, residents who had visited community leaders and his store (since sold) over administrative staff to the years. However, the recognize the importance of most important message Health Care this residence to the about the building, home to community. so many, was that “rather Stormont-Dundas-South than an urban indifference Sharing the history Directory Glengarry MPP Jim or rural isolation” for so Long-time resident and historian Murray Barkley McDonell and Township of many seniors, this place recounts the history of Morningside Place over 30 Our goal is your continued good health. North Stormont Mayor provided independence and years to the audience on Sept. 8. Carruthers photo Dennis Fife presented a sense of belonging to the certificates and community. He concluded congratulated Administrator with a message to Dr. Lily Nahri Pat Bourbonnais, the Board Morningside Place residents FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE members and residents. and staff that everyone Dr. Javidnia D.D.S. Former Board Chair John “could learn from your Dr. John Kershman Orthodontist, Periodontist McIntyre discussed the dignity and perseverance… origins and history of the real value in the heart of our 305 Castor St., Russell Board of Directors, and community.” For appointment call mentioned there is just five A light lunch, prepared years to pay off the by the residents, followed 613-445-0885 mortgage. The current Chair the blessing and grace by Rev. Lois Gaudet of the Wally Hare spoke briefly on SDSG MPP Jim McDonell presents a provincial the mission, goals and Avonmore-Finch- challenges of the Board’s Martintown Pastoral Certificate of recognition for the 30th anniversary of involvement with managing Charge. A congratulatory Morningside Place to Administrator Pat Bourbonnais the facility. cake was provided by (left) at the residence’s official anniversary party on Who better to follow the Rock’n Ronda’s Diner & Sept. 8, in Avonmore. Carruthers photo latter group to give the main Pizzeria, and shopping E-Subscriptions address to the audience bags, with Morningside about Morningside’s history Place 1997-2017 Now available at and its importance to the monogrammed on them, Avonmore community than were provided by the long-time resident and recently opened Avonmore 7KDQN<RX historian Murray Barkley. 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