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Lauzon shook the region with his There will be tons of surprising retirement announcement, activities for the the Township of North Dundas only community to enjoy with had one thing on their mind, programming for all ages. “What’s your next move, Eric?” Kick off the weekend with Well, ask and you shall receive, the Chesterville and District as former North Dundas mayor, Ag Society Chili Supper on Eric Duncan officially announced Friday. Wrap up with the his campaign launch Thurs., Jan. 31 Christ Chruch United to run for the nomination bid as Carnival Ham Supper on Conservative Member of Parliament Sunday. See pages 6 and 7 of the Stormont-Dundas-South of this week’s Record for Glengarry area. the full details. Continued on page 2 Empty Bowls Spinning wheels, WILLIAMSBURG – The Community Food Share’s annual Empty spinning ‘round Bowls fundraiser will be Carolyn Thompson Goddard serving up some hot soup Record Correspondent in Williamsburg on Sat., CHESTERVILLE – For those Feb. 9 at the Williamsburg who wished to have a close look at Christian Reformed Church heritage household crafts, the 20th Keeping a smile Diagnosed with bacterial meningitis at 15 months old, Keira Reaney (second, left) still manages to from noon to 2 p.m. annual Spin-In held in the put on a big smile as Easter Seals ambassador for the annual Snowarama. Also pictured from the left, Chesterville Legion on Feb. 2 Keegan Beckstead, McCormack Reaney, organizer Heather Cook-Erwin and Carson Reaney. Wellness day provided the opportunity. Organizer EMBRUN – The Kin Glover photo Nancy MacMillian explained that Club of Russell along members of nine guilds whose with Beyond Fitness is members knit, weave, rug hook and hosting a Health and Keira Reaney named Easter Seals ambassador spin were present at the event, with Wellness Conference on Kory Glover treat every kid as an ambassador and any child that Sat., Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. some participants creating special Record Staff wants to get involved can come out. For this event until 5 p.m. Funds raised items in honour of the anniversary. MORRISBURG – At 15 months old, Keira Reaney specifically, there’s a connection between Keira’s from the event will help MacMillian continued there were contracted bacterial meningitis resulting in strokes, grandfather, who’s a regular participant in the support the Kin Club’s approximately 65 spinners at the leading to other health problems. snowmobile club.” efforts to build the future event, with other artisans dropping However, despite her day-to-day troubles, Reaney’s According to LeClair, an ambassador is meant to Aqua Centre. The day in throughout the day; 18 vendors mother, Emma ensures that Keira is a very happy and come out to these events to speak out about their energetic young girl, making her the perfect choice for personal experience while showing their support for features a full lineup of and a great turnout of people interested in viewing and learning Easter Seals Ambassador for the annual Snowarama others who come out to get involved. speakers and a healthy Sat., Feb. 2 at Riverview Heights Community Centre. “Easter Seals supports children with disabilities in a lunch. the heritage crafts. Margot Dixon, who began the Spin-In in 1999, was “As a result of her stroke, [Keira] has challenges number of ways through funding and financial with mobility, using a walker and wheelchair to get assistance for mobility equipment and sending kids to introduced early in the event to the around. She works all the time at rehabilitating with a fully accessible camps,” she said. “When families get a delight of those present. lot of physiotherapy,” said Emma. “She works chance to come out and speak to donors and show Dixon told the Chesterville everyday to push the limits and she gets stronger every people where the funds are going, it has a big impact on Record how the Spin-In began; day.” all of us involved in fundraising.” when the Chesterville & District Krista LeClair, senior development officer of Easter LeClair told the Chesterville Record after the event Historical Society was discussing Seals, added, “For south-eastern Ontario, across the that they raised a total of $3,443 for the Easter Seals Continued on page 8 region, we have lots of ambassadors and we like to Snowarama program. 5IF0MEGPSE5FBN5IF5SVTUFE/BNFUP%PJU3JHIU Going the extra mile $189,900 $149,900 $289,900 Emily Blanchard Clayton Oldford Nathan Lang Sales Representative Broker Sales Representative CHESTERVILLE – Great 3 bedroom all brick MORRISBURG – Settle into this great WINCHESTER – Here’s a great 3 bed, 3 bath Call today for a FREE consultation bungalow backing onto the park! 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Continued from the front “The one I always tell people is that I News of the Green EnergyAct being “My opinion is to scrap the carbon tax, “Ever since I was a kid, ever since I can know I have big shoes to fill with Guy scrapped in 2018 got to the public; some it’s not effective; and that’s the frustrating remember, I’ve always had this dream to [Lauzon] stepping away and one of the were happy to see it go while others [part] when you look at government. We serve in the House of Commons to represent things he’s really known for is the customer questioned the logic behind scrapping the need to be more proactive on that,” he said. my community and country,” said Duncan, service he gives,” said Duncan. “So, plan. Duncan was on the side of it being “Default option is always to tax people out “the question was, when this was going to between passports and CPP and people scrapped. and to me, it’s a bit of a trojan horse. They happen because you don’t set plans too far having issues with CRA, people need help “I, for one, am happy to see the Green put it in before the election, saying the in advance. I didn’t know that when I chose with their income tax in the spring. So, my Energy Act scrapped. We look at our riding, carbon tax will be increased, giving some to not run for mayor again, that [Lauzon] message to people is that I want to continue the frustration of the North Stormont residents money back and when they get re-elected, would be retiring but the door opened, and it the good work that Guy has done in the and the fight they’re going through with first thing they do is jack it up. We just had seemed like now’s my chance to grab for the riding as much as I can.” Nation Rise and North Stormont; you could a resounding mandate last year from our opportunity and take my shot.” Duncan continued to explain that local be for or against green energy but the way it is area saying that we do not want a carbon He continued, “The response to the issues will continue to be a priority for him done and the way it was thrown down without tax and I’m ready to stand by that again.” announcement has been overwhelming. Our if elected, including infrastructure, arenas local support,” he said. “We look at our riding Duncan states that he will continue to website crashed last night from traffic, and other projects. for feedback, people were very happy to see work upon his accomplishments as mayor which is great. Had a lot of incoming “In local issues, getting our fair share of the act go and that’s an example of too much of North Dundas and use those to succeed messages offering their support along with tax dollars that are sent to Ottawa that come government and people in Toronto making a in the position of MP of the SDSG area.