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Dundas to hear local candidates date Darlene Jalbert, was in Winchester on Thurs., April 7. Press staff “Since I started going door-to-door, SOUTH MOUNTAIN — There is one which is the grassroots [stuff] we have week until the Stormont, Dundas, and to do, the number-one issues I’m hearSouth Glengarry (SD&SG) federal all- ing are lack of jobs and improvements candidates debate in the to health care,” he said Township of North Dundas. when speaking with the Federal The event will take place Winchester Press during election next Wednesday (April 20) the campaign stop. at the South Mountain AgriFrom a medical perspecdebate cultural Hall. As of press tive, Leclerc said there are in South time, each candidate — problems with the local Conservative MP Guy Lauhealthcare system, noting Mountain zon, Liberal nominee that patients are waiting April 20 Bernadette Clement, the anywhere from six to 12 NDP’s Mario Leclerc, and hours to be admitted at the Green Party representative Wyatt Cornwall Community Hospital. (He Walsh — is slated to be in attendance. made no mention of Winchester District Memorial Hospital.) by Matthew Uhrig

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Thank a volunteer this week by Amanda Smith-Millar Press staff

Legion was hoppin’! Easter arrived early for local kids at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 108 in Winchester on Sun., April 10. Cookie decorating (and consumption) was but one of the many fun activities open to all except the fuzzy Easter Bunny himself, who proved unable to sample the sugary creations — despite the efforts of Nate and Megan Thompson. See more photos on page 13. Press Photo — Smith-Millar

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Home improvement — with a twist! Fair weather has arrived, which means it’s time for the Winchester Press’ annual Spring Home Improvement and Real Estate Guide. This year, the publication has a special focus: inspirational renovations. Read up on how area community members are seizing the opportunity to upgrade historic buildings in creative and unusual ways. Our supplement is jam-packed with local content in the form of columns, articles, and info about renovation tips, the real estate market, new products, businesses, and more.

WINCHESTER — It’s National Volunteer Week, and all over Canada, organizations, businesses, and citizens alike are saying “thank you” to the estimated 12.5 million citizens who give freely of their time. The week runs from Sun., April 10 to Sat., April 16. Locally, the Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) is one of the organizations thanking the many helpers. The WDMH Volunteer Tea will be held on Thurs., April 14 at the Lions Hall in Winchester.

“We can’t thank our volunteers enough,” said Trudy Reid, hospital CEO, in her prepared media remarks. “They greet patients and visitors at the front door and can be found throughout the hospital lending a helping hand and providing a comforting smile. They also raise much needed funds to support patient care.” National Volunteer Week started in 1943 to draw attention to women’s significant contributions on the home front during the Second World War.

Glengarry mayor wins SD&SG nomination by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

AVONMORE — Jim McDonell now has to prepare for another October election. Last fall, he was re-elected as mayor for the Township of South Glengarry. This time, he’ll be on the ballot as Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry (SD&SG)’s Progressive Conservative (PC) candidate in the Thurs., Oct. 6 provincial election. The decision was made on Sat., April 9 during the SD&SG Ontario PC Riding Asso-

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“When people have surgeries cancelled, there is something wrong, and there is something to be fixed,” he said. As his Liberal counterpart Clement did during her Winchester stop on Sat., April 2, Leclerc said a hurdle has been getting past the perceived notion that the region is strongly conservative. Leclerc told the Press residents have been open, listening first to what he has to say, before making a judgement. “We just promote our platform, and what I mean by that is, we have the perfect platform for our riding,” he said. “We have addressed the issues of poverty, and expanding employment insurance and the CPP [Canada Pension Plan].”

Lookin’ north In the neighbouring riding of Nepean-Carleton, each candidate is slated to be broadcast during a debate on Wed., April 13. Conservative MP Pierre Poilievre, first-time Liberal candidate Ryan Keon, the NDP’s Ric Dagenais, and Green Party representative JeanLuc Cooke are scheduled to take part in the Rogers Television event set to air at 7 pm. The debate’s moderator is Ottawa Citizen columnist Pounding the pavement Mark Sutcliffe. Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry federal NDP candidate Mario Leclerc The 2011 federal election is slated for Mon., was campaigning in Winchester on Thurs., April 7. Pictured at right is Leclerc’s campaign manager, Elaine MacDonald. Press Photo — Uhrig May 2.

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By a random draw, Guy was selected to speak first. “A big blue wave will sweep across Ontario... A wave that will start right here in SD&SG,” he said, later adding: “I’ve been dreaming about this day for a long time.” At various points in his 15-minute address, Guy went

straight for the throats of the ruling Liberals and Premier Dalton McGuinty. “The damage is great, and all of us have paid the price,” he said. “Change [in this province] is desperately needed.” The Winchester resident continued, saying McGuinty has “allowed us to be ripped off,” using the Ontario eco

fees program’s mismanagement and the e-Health boondoggle as examples. “The only quantifiable benefit was in the pockets of consultants,” he said. McDonell was up next, using his speech to touch on his career as a municipal politician, saying his 16 total years in South Glengarry give him the background and experience to make positive choices as the provincial riding representative. “With your help, we can win this riding in October,” he said, drawing several rounds of applause. Other notable speakers during the April 9 meeting included Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark, who said his riding needed a “new

PC neighbour,” and MP Guy Lauzon, taking a break from his federal campaign to support the provincial party members.

Other hopefuls The SD&SG provincial Liberal riding association has three contenders hoping to garner the nominee position. Retired St. Lawrence College employee Pat Finucan, former City of Cornwall Councillor Mark MacDonald, and one-time federal Liberal candidate Denis Sabourin are the three names on the ballot. A date has not yet been set for a nomination meeting. Meanwhile, both the NDP and Green Party have no candidates at this time.

GREELY — A local teen was convicted Thurs., April 7 for running a pirate radio station, as well as threatening to kill two Ottawa-based radio DJs and an Industry Canada employee. The youth, who cannot be named under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was found guilty of criminally harassing Industry Canada employee Mylene Quesnel, as well Hot 88.9’s Ryan Lindsay and Bob FM host John Mielke. For airing his illegal radio feed, the teen was convicted under the Radiocommunication Act. According to police, the accused — who was 14 at the time — wished death upon Quesnel when the government organization raided the station’s operating site in order to cease the transmission. The threats to Lindsay were done over the phone, while the teen said in a video posted online that he would shoot Mielke. The pirate radio station broadcasted for three weeks out of a room in a motel in Greely’s north end. The business is owned by the youth’s father. The teen is scheduled to be sentenced on Fri., June 24.

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It wasn’t until 1960, however, that the week’s focus widened to include all volunteers, ranging from sports to international development, environmental protection, firefighting — and, of course, community newspapers. The week comes at a time when the landscape of Canada’s wide-ranging volunteer community is shifting. According to a December 2010 study commissioned by Volunteer Canada and Manulife Financial, about seven per cent of Canadians fall into the category of “über volunteers” — those who contribute about 78 per cent of volunteer time throughout the nation. Among other findings, the study revealed that it was the type of commitment — not the hours itself — that often prevented potential contributors from helping out. “The primary gaps include the fact that many Canadians are looking for group or short-term activities, but few organizations have the capacity to offer them or prefer a longerterm commitment,” said Ruth MacKenzie, president & CEO of Volunteer Canada.

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MAPLE RIDGE — A spray-painting incident at North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) on Fri., April 8 has elicited mixed reactions from students, while reigniting concerns over arts programming. A 17-year-old pupil — who told the Winchester Press she was in the art room during her spare time — used silver spray paint and red acryllic paint to write messages across the walls and door when the teacher was absent. She declined a phone interview with the Press but agreed to communicate via email and Facebook chats. “I wrote on the door ‘This isn’t the end of the road’ and on the wall I wrote ‘No matter how far you push us away we will live,’” she said. The teen — who the Press has decided not to name — said she also wrote a message akin to “You can’t take the art out of the art room” on the walls Thursday. However, nobody noticed, she said — mostly because the walls are already plastered with comments, slogans, and inspirational messages, a long-held tradition carried on by graduating NDDHS art students for decades. She said she was proud and scared after getting caught by the principal — who happened to stop by the room — but added that she didn’t get into any trouble beyond a rebuke. Her words have since been painted over, she noted. Other students have confirmed with the Press that youth who took photos of the gaffiti were asked to delete them. “I did directly tell the vice-principal and the principal I would clean up my mess and re-paint everything,” she wrote. “They did not take me up on my offer.” Concerns about the future of the facility have been broiling within the student body for a while — largely due to changes as NDDHS prepares to convert into a Grade-7-through-Grade-12 facility next September. The art room is being turned into a second fitness facility. Meanwhile, art students will be moved up the hall to another to-be-renovated classroom. The teen in question disagreed that her spray-painted slogans were an act of protest. Instead, her messages intended to “give hope to other art students who would have to go through this massive change next year.” She agreed that many NDDHS pupils feel left in the dark about the future of

Art room ‘dungeon’: principal Principal Geoff Trasuk said the youth’s spray-painting definitely qualified as vandalism. Plus, students are not supposed to write on the art walls anymore, he said. He added that the space in the current art facility isn’t being used adequately, and visual art students are getting an improved studio with natural light — rather than a “dungeon” that’s actually a converted technology facility. A wall will be knocked down in the new classroom to expand it and create a larger studio. Plus, the new fitness facility can be used for dance programming, Trasuk pointed out. “We have to adapt,” Trasuk said, adding, “Some students are supportive of the move.” He said that his door is always open if students have concerns. Pupils at both NDDHS and area feeder schools participated in the transition teams to have representation as NDDHS expands to incorporate two more grades. Prior to the spray-painting incident, Trasuk said, he already planned to visit invididual classrooms to discuss changes. Graffiti not the answer: students Michelle Neil — an art student who also serves as the Press’ NDDHS columnist — said she wasn’t happy when she heard about the graffiti. “I was really angry when I heard about the spray painting,” said Neil. However, there’s room for improvement in communication with NDDHS administration, she said: “I think there should be a Q and A meeting of the heads of the school with interested students so they can fully understand what is going to happen with their school and give feedback.” James Sell, student prime minister, agreed, but said kids aren’t being ignored. “For those students who feel uninformed on the decisions made in the school and would like to know more, they can freely ask admin any questions or their parents could attend Parent Council meetings,” he said, later adding: “I currently feel Upper Canada District School Board high school students lack proper representation among not only their school’s administration, but the school board itself.”

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Two 401 drug seizures CARDINAL — On April 7 around 5:15 pm, a member of the OPP Highway Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation. The 2007 silver Dodge Grand Caravan was stopped on Highway 401 west bound at Cardinal. Upon an investigation, the officer seized over 9,000 grams of marijuana in several garbage bags with an estimated value of over $90,000. Chai Ngo, 28, of Montreal is charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act. Two days later, on Sat., April 9, police allegedly seized 1.8 kilograms of marijuana (street value: $12,000) during a 2 am stop on Highway 401 in the Township of South Dundas. The 19-year-old male driver (Alexander Greendale-Lheureu) and his 21-year-old male passenger (Pascal Hasel), both of Quinte West, Ont., were arrested and face a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking. Both men were held in custody pending an appearance in Cornwall court.

Beware copper thefts: OPP WINCHESTER — The OPP Eastern Region Rural Agricultural Crime Team (RACT) is warning business and homeowners of a large increase in copper thefts. Since September 2010, the OPP in eastern Ontario have investigated 40 incidents involving the theft of rolls of copper, copper wiring, and copper pipes. The OPP encourage everyone to take extra precaution in safeguarding materials and buildings. The public can assist by reporting suspicious activity immediately to their nearest police agency. To make a report, call the OPP at 613-267-2626, their local police, or CrimeStoppers.

Domestic incident ELMA — On Sat., April 9 around 7 pm, SD&G OPP responded to a domestic incident report on Young Road, South Dundas Township. According to police, the investigation revealed that a woman and her 56-year-old husband were involved in a verbal altercation that resulted in the male assaulting the female. He was arrested, charged with assault, and held in custody pending an appearance in Cornwall court. Details published in the police blotter are provided by the OPP. The Winchester Press publishes information about alleged crimes occurring in Dundas County, as well as other information of interest to our readership. All suspects are considered innocent in the eyes of the law unless proven otherwise in court.

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New guidelines regulate funding policy by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

WILLIAMSBURG — Clarifications have been made to the way the Township of South Dundas will hand out funding in the future. The decision came at the most recent council meeting on Tues., April 5 when CAO Stephen McDonald introduced a new set of guidelines for the handling of “dollar-for-dollar” funding applications. Introduced in 2006, the program stated that selected projects would re-

ceive 50 per cent funding from the municipality up to a certain monetary figure.

according to McDonald, some recipients have tried to use portions of their funding elsewhere, despite the stipulation that the money is to be used for only the applicable projects. “It’s about time we make some changes,” he said. The revisions came on the same evening the IroquoisMatilda Lions Club requested $8,500 under the program. The — Mayor Steven Byvelds group wants to erect a bandshell at Iroquois Point — property owned by the St. Lawrence Seaway Authority. Councillors Since that time, no changes have voted to deny the request because the been made to the regulations, while, new guidelines state all projects must

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South Dundas Course’s lease on the record WILLIAMSBURG — The stalemate between the Township of South Dundas and taxpayers regarding the Iroquois Golf Course may finally be over. At the municipality’s most recent council meeting on Tues., April 5, councillors voted to accept an official lease agreement between the municipality and Stan Brigham, representative with Seaway Golf. (The adoption wasn’t without controversy, however, as Councillor Evonne Delegarde asked that the vote be recorded. She was subsequently defeated by a four-to-one count, as her fellow politicians were ready to get this project on the move.) “We may have taken the road that was a little bit quick,” said Mayor Steven Byvelds. “But this was an opportunity for the municipality. We still have a contract [with Brigham], and [the process] will be open and transparent.” Operation of the course has caused friction between South Dundas and its residents since the township became sole owner in 2009. In that time, more than $200,000 has been shelled out for golf course operations — profit which was not recouped due to low turnout during the season. Since then, homeowners had often criticized council, saying no more taxpayer funds should subsidize the venture, yet they wanted the course to remain operational. Under the new agreement, Brigham will lease the course from South Dundas for $1 for two years, meaning any further costs are his to bear. As well, Brigham has been granted a right of first refusal, meaning he can choose to purchase the site outright when he has determined, to the township’s satisfaction, that the land can be developed. “We looked forward to becoming a part of the community and offering a memorable golf experience to all players,” Brigham said in a prepared statement.

Discovering the waterfront Two new committees — one in Morrisburg, another in Iroquois — will soon be formed to help develop a vision for the two villages’ waterfront locations. Councillors accepted CAO Stephen McDonald’s advisory committee guidelines presented at the April 5 meeting. “This is a follow-up to a January report before council,” said McDonald. “The next step is to advertise, and accept five to seven members [to each committee].” According to his report, the working groups will provide a forum for community input on the development of waterfront property, while ensuring the use and enjoyment of the property by people of all ages and abilities. “The challenge with the waterfront is, we’ve had ad hoc development,” said Byvelds. “Groups just came to us [with what they wanted], and we told them to do it.” This plan is a campaign commitment for the mayor, who, prior to being voted into the township’s top position, said it should be up to the villages’ residents to determine development along the waterfront, rather than having it forced on them by elected officials.

Sidewalk build Council has agreed to allow the construction of a new sidewalk in Morrisburg, but no municipal funds will be spent. The request came from the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO), on behalf of St. Mary’s/St. Cecilia school, asking that a sidewalk be built on the south side of the facility, near the main entrance. The motivating factor is “safety issues,” as there is much bus and other vehicle traffic in the area. Initially, CDSBEO had asked South Dundas to bear the project’s expense, but when informed it could not be done, board staff agreed to accept all costs to build and maintain the sidewalk year-round.

Detachment shuffle Robert Hamilton, deputy-chief of the Morrisburg detachment of the South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services, has retired. His replacements have been officially instated. Kevin Keyes takes over as deputy-chief, while his vacated assistant deputy-chief role will be filled by Marc St. Pierre.

be on South Dundas property in order to be considered. (Despite the rejection, the project will still go ahead, with an anticipated June opening date.) Other changes to the township’s funding program note that projects receiving cash from the provincial or federal governments are not eligible for municipal help, while proposals should include a business case detailing how it will fit into existing or future township plans. As well, the maximum contribution will be capped at $25,000. “If we make these guidelines, we’re going to stick with them,” said Mayor Steven Byvelds.

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Township needs vision of growth: Cox by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

IROQUOIS — As Bob Dylan sang in his 1964 hit, “the times they are achangin’.” It’s a prospect recognized by various business-related service groups in the Township of South Dundas, and chief reason for a public meeting held Wed., April 6 at the Royal Canadian Legion Iroquois Branch 370. Brian Cox, president of the South

Dundas Chamber of Commerce, the organization leading the preliminary research phase, said the roughly 50 people in attendance were tasked with developing answers to three different questions: “What we do have; what we can have; and what facilities we would like to see,” he said. When speaking with the Winchester Press in the days following the meeting, Cox said he was working to incoporate more than 100 items of feedback into one report.

“I’m very happy with the draw,” he said. “There is a desire to move forward.” Cox said that once everything is compiled, another meeting will be scheduled in order to continue the process. At that time, South Dundas council may become involved, he added. “Right now though, there’s very little we do not have here. But a lot of people don’t know what’s happening,” said Cox. “There is a greater need to promote our assets.”

Youth to descend on Morrisburg for training MORRISBURG — Thirty youth between the ages of 18 and 25, as well as 15 Aboriginal youth, will soon start training in Morrisburg to become heavy equipment apprentices due to $428,600 in funding from the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities. The Operating Engineers Training Institute of Ontario will deliver a pre-apprenticeship training program that

Election fraud case deferred CORNWALL — Peter Byvelds’ day in court has been postponed until Tues., April 19. The Brinston resident was charged last month under the Municipal Elections Act following an investigation by the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry OPP. Byvelds, who is the cousin of current Township of South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds, is alleged to have used more than one PIN code to cast a vote in the Mon., Oct. 25 municipal election.

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Remember when... 1931 Many families that have lived long in one house have been known to discover forgotten treasures, the Press said this week. It was reported that Queen Mary had made several interesting discoveries of this kind throughout Buckingham Palace.

1941 This week’s “Modern Etiquette” column considered whether it was permissable for an unmarried woman to take a man’s arm when walking along the street. The rule was that it would be all right under certain conditions, such as the street being poorly lit. However, it was purely inappropriate for a young couple, both wearing jeans, to place a hand in each other’s back pockets.

1951 Winchester resident Ron Alexander returned home this week after serving eight months at sea with the Royal Canadian Navy aboard HMCS Cayuga off the coast of Korea. The young man was on leave for 80 days, the Press reported.

1961 As a further convenience to customers, the Winchester Post Office installed an electrically operated stamp machine in the main lobby this week, the Press reported. The new machine would give the customers stamps in the four-cent and one-cent varieties at no extra charge. Cartoon – Bradford-Lea

Say it, kids – don’t spray it Let’s be absolutely clear: The Winchester Press is absolutely not condoning the graffiti spray-painting incident that took place at North Dundas District High School (NDDHS) last Fri., April 8. It’s unclear what the 17-year-old student was trying to achieve when she wrote on the art room walls and door while the teacher was not in the room. She could have chosen a better way to deliver what, in her interview with the Press, she considers to be inspiring messages for the kids who are losing the old art room next year. NDDHS is transitioning from a Grade-7-through-Grade-12 facility this September. It’s not going to be easy, and the school certainly needs more gym space, which is what the old art room is being converted into. In fact, principal Geoff Trasuk has told the Press that the new facility will be much nicer and brighter than the “dungeon” (excellent word choice!) that students have used as a studio for years. The room in its present state is far from an ideal Vandalism is studio. Indeed, budding visual artists deserve better facilities than what they’ve got, even if it wrong, but it’s means painting over the years of accumulated important for messages and pictures drawn on the walls by students. administrators Kids must be communicated with properly as the to prioritize true beneficiaries of any educational system, and with a policy mechanism to assert communicating provided themselves through correct channels and take with the students control over their educational experience. That way, they won’t need to feel the need to they serve. “spray it on the walls,” as it were. Youth can turn to the media as the ultimate mechanism to improve upon a real or perceived lack of accountability, but it shouldn’t come to that — although letters to the editor are welcome from everyone, regardless of the writer’s age, at this paper. (And it’s also important to add that the young woman in question didn’t contact us for an interview. We contacted her.) It appears teens these days, like their parents and grandparents before them, don’t know what’s happening with their courses or classes, favourite programs or facilities. Administrators too often forget that school is all about kids. Teens aren’t technically “school board customers” as they don’t yet pay property taxes, but they are the entire point of having an educational system. Their experience at the school should take top priority. Without kids, there’s no need for teachers, facilities, programs, trustees, curriculum design, school boards — or the entire Ministry of Education. The principal has clearly stated he has an open-door policy and a few young people have served on transition teams to ensure youth have some representation. Yes, he plans to talk to the classes individually about changes at NDDHS. But like any local institution — the township, the Winchester District Memorial Hospital, and local papers — NDDHS must be careful not to overestimate how well they’re communicating with the people they actually serve.

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1971 Flood waters that crested the banks of the South Nation River, flooding thousand of acres of farmland, were beginning to subside this week, the Press reported. At one point, County Road 31 south of Cass Bridge was closed for nearly a week due to flood waters making the roadway impassable.

1981 Startling facts came out in a random survey of 550 local students conducted by a drug awareness group this week, the Press reported. The survey showed that while 57 per cent of students aged 12 to 18 drank, an amazing 24 per cent of students under 12 were known to “raise their wrists” with a drink in hand. More than 75 per cent said they knew where to go if they wanted a drink.

1991 Plans for the Winchester Lions Club to host a large outdoor concert had Winchester council worried this week, the Press reported. The plan was to feature Blue Rodeo at a concert behind the Winchester Arena. While the prospect of attracting an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 people to the village was impressive, council was concerned whether the facility could manage a crowd of that size, this paper said.

2001 Plans were in motion this week for the Winchester Pathfinders, Girl Guides, Brownies, and Sparks to hit the streets of the village to help the Dundas County Food Bank, the Press reported. The service clubs were hoping to help keep the food bank’s shelves stocked throughout the spring and summer months.

Area fields and roadways were flooded this week in 1971 when the South Nation River crested its banks at a number of points throughout the region.

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OPINION

The Winchester Press Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The legend of Lim Say Chong lives on

pril Fool’s Day brought back some memories of old practical jokes and pranks. One of our publications, the Barrhaven Independent, had a publication date of Fri., April 1. We couldn’t resist. Our photographer, Mike Carroccetto, wanted to pull off a prank involving the Nepean Raiders Junior “A” hockey team. Thus was born the legend of TJ Napanga, a 17year-old roller hockey player with a 140 mile per-hour slapshot from the Republic of Vunuatu in the South Pacific. Discovered by Mormon missionaries, the 7’1”, 275pound Napanga was to come to Barrhaven to spend the summer learning to skate on ice at the Walter Baker Arena. Not only is the story an April Fool’s prank, but if you take the first letter of each word in the subhead (A prospect reflects in living for Ottawa’s only love), it actually spells April fool. After telling my kids about the prank and having a good laugh with them, Jack, my oldest, brought back an old memory. “Didn’t you guys invent a hockey player or something like that at Carleton?” Ah yes, I thought, as a smile tugged at the corners of my mouth. Lim Say Chong. I was 19 years old and in my second year at Carleton University. I lived on Fourth Avenue in the Glebe with a house full of rugby players. They tended to spend a lot of their time — okay, all of their time — sitting around and pounding back Carlsbergs.

The discussion would always, somehow, that did not play, we determined that Carget to sports. One of the guys wondered out leton would beat Trent in a non-varsity exhiloud why Carleton did not have a hockey bition game. Lim Say Chong had three goals team. Today, the Ravens have a very good and Carrie Tucker had two in the 5-2 win. We team, but during the Reagan administration, then had our fictitious coach, Jim Johnson, Carleton was sans hockey. call the media with the score. Suddenly, memories of some of The next morning, we got up the old media pranks my father pulled early to listen to the sports reports and was so proud of flooded into my on the radio and celebrated every mind. And then, before I could work time we heard the score. the filter to my mouth, it came out. The following week, wanting “Why don’t we just make up a something a little more exciting, Carleton hockey team.” the team travelled to WestThe rugby players, all of point and defeated Army 4From the whom were named Chris, and 3. Postal Pete, the other non-rugby Again, Jim Johnson player, just looked at me called in the score, and the blankly. imaginary Ravens hockey “Sure,” I said. “Let’s just team would again take flight by Jeff Morris make up a Carleton team and on the airwaves. make up games and send scores As the season went on, into the radio stations and the papers.” the Ravens kept winning. We threw in a loss They looked at each other thinking that or two along the way just to keep it believit was the stupidest yet most brilliant idea able, as Michigan would beat us in overthey had heard all year. We clinked bottles time. We also had some problems along the — I was drinking a can of Tab Cola — and way as our goalie had ringworm and we we got to work. needed to raise money for new equipment. We determined that Lim Say Chong, a Lim Say Chong, the 5’2” martial arts exMalaysian student who lived with us on pert and architecture student who was still Fifth Glen the previous year, would be our on Fifth Glen, was clipping the reports from superstar. Carrie Tucker, a girl who hung the Sunday paper and sending them home out at our house a lot, would also be a star to Malaysia. on the team. Carrie is a unisex name — no We thought he was getting cocky with one would ever figure it out. his celebrity status, so we had one of the That afternoon, after combing through the guys call him and pretend to be a scout from Toronto Star stats pages looking for schools the New York Islanders.

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The next morning, we ran into Lim Say Chong, hunched over, windmilling his arms, and babystepping his way through his first time on skates on the canal. “I got a call from the Islanders,” he said in his heavy Asian accent. “They said they want to draft me. I better learn to skate, or I end up in %&^@#&# jail!” The year culminated with the ultimate coup. We had it reported in the media that Carleton had defeated the Ottawa Gee Gees, who were one of the best teams in the country, in the hockey Panda Game. Our buddy Stu was the Zamboni driver at the rink on the Rockliffe base, so we got Stu in on it and when the media called to verify the story, he would give them a “You should have seen it. The place was packed. Carleton plays their games here because their coach, Jim Johnson, is in the military. But I’ve never seen anything like it!” The next morning, Lim Say Chong was a household name in Ottawa. After Carrie Tucker scored the tying goal with only seconds left, Lim Say Chong blocked a slap shot in overtime and scored a shorthanded goal to give Carleton the win. Ottawa U players, students, faculty, and alumni were all furious. Nobody caught on that the season-ending game was played on April 1. I wonder what ever happened to Lim Say Chong. I wonder if today’s players know how he was the Carleton hockey pioneer who put the Ravens on the map in 1984.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Reader submits federal election ‘checklist’ The Editor: It’s said we have the governments we deserve. Do we deserve our current government in Ottawa? Should we re-elect it on Mon., May 2? Here’s a checklist of its record on key issues: • Managing the economy: $56 billion deficit, largest in Canadian history • Spending: $30 billion planned for stealth jet fighters (for what practical purpose?); billions on mega prisons, when crime rates are dropping; $1 billion on G20 • Human rights: Brutal police actions on innocent people at G20; treatment/neglect of Canadian citizens trapped overseas; treatment of Afghan detainees • Democracy: First government in Canadian history to be found in contempt of Parliament; suppressing information through cancellation of long-form census; ejecting bona-fide

students from Conservative rally, Mon., April 4, 2011 • International relations: Losing seat on UN Security Council; Canada no longer a respected peace-keeping nation • Environment/climate change: Canada annual recipient of Dinosaur Award • Education: Low priority • Health care: Low priority • Arts and culture: Low priority • Poverty: Not a priority — corporate tax cuts, spending on jets and jails, while poverty and homelessness index rises in Canada, a leading developed nation • Accountability and transparency: A bad joke, Stephen Harper’s ultimate deceit • Working with the civil service: Dismissal and/or character destruction of any public servant who puts Canada’s interests ahead of Mr. Harper’s.

• Nuclear safety: Dismissal of Linda Keen (then Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission president) for putting safety first, ahead of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s ideology Do we deserve such a government, and should we re-elect it? I believe we deserve better, far better. The Canada that welcomed my family in 1968 — the Canada of Expo 67 — was riding high in the world, radiating energy and hope. In contrast, Mr. Harper’s Canada is inward looking, fearful, and sour, and losing respect in the world. Which of these Canadas do we deserve? It depends on how high we choose to set the bar. I believe it is in the Canadian DNA to raise the bar way higher than Mr. Harper. And when we do, we will have the government in Canada that Canadians and the world truly deserve. PJ Robertson Morrisburg

Volunteers: We couldn’t do it without you The Editor: The week of Sun., April 10 to Sat., April 16 has been designated as National Volunteer Week, and I wish to publicly thank the many volunteers who assist at the Winchester and Morrisburg sites of the Dundas County Food Bank (DCFB). The work that you do for the DCFB means that together, we can serve families and single persons in our

community when they need emergency assistance. Whatever stresses, and there are plenty, that DCFB clients have in their daily lives, they can be sure that they will not be without food for themselves and their family. This is because of your commitment to others. Your dedication and volunteer service to the DCFB is both appreciated and necessary. I read recently that volun-

teers in Canada contribute more than two billion hours of time in a year. Though this amounts to about seven per cent of our economy, we know that most of what volunteers do cannot be measured in financial terms — for volunteerism ensures the provision of many essential services that society could not otherwise afford. If you are 60 years or older, your age group contributes more

hours than any other age grouping — an average of 245 hours per person per year. As volunteers of the DCFB, you have contributed to the wellbeing of other families and individuals in your community. For all that you are and all that you do, we give you our thanks. Brenda Millard Chair of the DCFB Morrisburg

Easter weekend polls? No good The Editor: Why are the advance polls being held on Easter weekend? I’m sure they are aware that this is one of the holiest holidays of the Christian faith. One of the polls is to be held in one of our local churches on Good Friday. “Who cares?” you might say. I, for one, do! Anne Cross Winchester

Poop politeness gone to the dogs The Editor: I’ve noticed a disturbing trend this year as the snow melts and spring is stepping up. Many areas of our community are being littered with dog poop. No matter where or when it occurs, there is no excuse for not scooping. Carrying around a bag of feces may seem undignified, but the alternative — being spotted by your neighbours leaving it on the sidewalk — is much more defining of your character. • It is the law: It is unlawful not to pick up after your dog, and the violation is subject to a fine. • Dog doodie is unsightly: We all deserve to

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Controversial when it was published in 1916, Susan Glaspell’s Trifles is a one-act murder mystery and feminist piece. North Dundas District High School is running a fundraiser this Saturday (April 16) at Winchester’s Old Town Hall, starting at 7:30 pm, so the community can see the show before the cast and crew leave to compete at the second level of Sears Ontario Drama Festival in Oshawa. Pictured are actors James Sell (back, left), Alex de Paiva, and Andrew Sobering with leading ladies Amy Knox (left) and Franziska Glen out front.

Volunteers are an inspiration Welcome to Care Close to Home, a column written by or featuring the people who are at the heart of Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). This “inside view” is designed to help our communities get to know the WDMH team — in their own words. This month, we feature Alan Archer, WDMH’s chief liaison officer for volunteer service.

have the greatest job in the world. Every day when I come to work, I’m surrounded by people who are happy to be here. People who would do absolutely anything to make each visitor’s day better. Their positive attitudes are contagious. Their smiles are infectious. You can’t help but feel great when you work with the volunteers at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH). My job title is chief liaison officer for volunteer services. A newly created position at the hospital, my re-

Alan Archer WDMH’s chief liaison officer for volunteer service

sponsibilities range from planning volunteer services and new business development opportunities that contribute to the hospital’s daily operations, human resources planning for recruitment, selection, training, and retention of volunteers, as well as a consultative role supporting the WDMH Auxiliary. Our volunteers play a piv-

otal role as directors of first impressions at the hospital. They greet everyone with a smile and friendly voice, asking “how can we help you?” From that moment on, our visitors share a connection that makes them feel safer and more at ease, knowing a friendly face in a blue smock is there to help. Visitors tell me that this personal treatment is unique to WDMH. Clearly, the volunteers at WDMH all share a commitment to giving back to our community and our hospital. I feel very fortunate to work with such incredibly charitable people. National Volunteer Week began on Sun., April 10 and continues to Sat., April 16. For those of you volunteering within the community in any capacity, please let me say thank you. You are an inspiration. If you’d like to volunteer at WDMH, please contact me at 613-774-2420 extension 6323 or by email at volunteer@wdmh.on.ca.

Politeness gone to the dogs • continued from page 7

• Dog poop biodegrades slowly: Some people think it’s okay to leave dog dung because it will break down naturally. However, the composting process is very slow, and abandoned dog poop can accumulate faster than it

breaks down. Leaving dog excrement encourages other dogs to mark that spot (by urinating over the previous dog’s scent), so dog “fertilizer” is ineffective as a lawn aid. • Dog bombs top the list of complaints against dogs more than dog aggression, nuisance barking, or unsu-

pervised dogs: We want to love your dogs, but some of you are making that difficult. So, call it what you will, dog droppings destroy the good reputation of responsible and irresponsible dog owners a like. Thank you. Diane Cain Winchester

See Trifles at Old Town Hall, actors hone up for regionals MAPLE RIDGE — A little news on some- mid-semester report cards are being calcuthing from the artsy side of North Dundas lated. To give a mental image of how close District High School (NDDHS)! There we are to finishing this year, we have will be a fundraising soiree on Sat., only about three full months of school April 16 at the Old Town Hall in Winleft out of 10. chester planned to help support the acEveryone is in the mood for sumtors of Trifles get to Oshawa. mer, but until then, we have some very You may remember a while back a awesome things going on. Soccer has story of NDDHS showing a play at started, with teams being chosen, Dramafest in Russell — well, that and players are trying their best to production won, and it is now going impress. Badminton is also beginto the second-round regionals next ning, and we have been quite sucweek. To offer your congratulations cessful in the past and are hoping and support for these talented young by Michelle Neil for another great season. actors, tickets will be sold Saturday Track and field athletes have for $3 at the door and the show will begin at been busy at work for a while now, practicing 7:30 pm. events like shot-put, hurdles, and pole vault. The Dundas County Players will also be Rugby players have been practicing for showing a scene from their upcoming pro- quite a while now; the girls have had their duction, Barefoot in the Park. debut game already, while the boys’ team is It is mid-way through April, and marks for still waiting for theirs.

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UCP stages classic Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web April 16 MORRISBURG â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Upper Canada Playhouse will be presenting the classic childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web for one performance only on Sat., April 16. The theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first school touring production will be travelling to roughly 40 schools in the Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry region, and beyond for the month of April. This weekendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stop is a special one on the tour, so local families can enjoy the show together on a Saturday afternoon. Tickets are $10 for children and $15 for adults, with the production scheduled for 2 pm. The E.B White story has been adapted for UCPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production, and tells the timeless tale of the friendship between a spider named Charlotte and Wilbur the pig. UCP regular Richard Bauer, known to audiences for his performances in some of the theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedic productions, and most recently as Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, plays Wilbur. Jody Osmond, whose career achievements include two years in Mirvish Productionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mama Mia in Toronto, plays Charlotte, and several other characters. Ryan Jacobs, also recently seen in A Christmas Carol, plays Templeton the rat. The production set was designed by Sean Free, with costumes by Alex Amini, scenic painting by John Thompson, and stage management by Victor Cornfoot. The director is Donnie Bowes. There are still a few booking dates available, and local schools interested in participating are encouraged to call (613-543-3713) as soon as possible. For more information, see their website www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com.

The Upper Canada Playhouse will be staging a one-day showing of its school touring production, Charlotteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Web, on Sat., April 16 at the Morrisburg theatre. Cast members include Richard Bauer (left) as Wilbur the pig; Jody Osmond as Charlotte the spider; and Ryan Jacobs as Templeton the rat.

Concert series begins Saturday IROQUOIS â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The 2011 line-up for the French Cafe on English Roadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual concert series has been unveiled. Beginning this weekend and continuing until early August, the stage at the Iroquois-based business will be home to an eclectic group of artists. Doug MacLeod, master of original acoustic blues, kick things off Sat., April 16 at 7 pm.

In June, two shows have been scheduled. On Sat., June 11, Antoine Dufour, Canadian fingerstyle guitar playing champion, is slated to take the stage, while singersongwriter Melissa Greener is the expected entertainer on Sat., June 25. Showtime for all events is 7 pm. The month of July will also see two different performances take the cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stage. Up first is singer-song-

writer Gregory Hoskins on Sat., July 16, with Montrealbased Duo Beija-Flor scheduled for Sat., July 30. Sat., Aug. 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance will see the concert series end the same way it began, with MacLeod expected to make a return visit at 7 pm. For more information, call 613-652-2805 or visit w w w. f r e n c h c a f e o n e n g lishroad.com.

Raffle rewards The Mountain and District Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most recent fundraising raffle produced roughly $2,600 for various projects in the community. The winners, John and Ardith Adams, and their guests won a suite for an Ottawa Senators game at Scotiabank Place. From left to right: Lions Ed Duncan, Jana Fawcett and Rick Lewis, with John and Ardith Adams, followed by Lions Dermid Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Farrell and Brian Telford.

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Beef day attracts producers, experts by Matthew Uhrig Press staff

The 54th Annual Eastern Ontario Master Breeder Classic Sale took place at Winchester’s Hugh Fawcett Auction Sales on Sat., April 9. Sixty head of Holstein cattle were auctioned off through-

out the day. Jim Cooper (below) watched for bids, while Mike Ryan (above) was one of five Lanark County 4-H members showing the cattle. Press Photos — Uhrig

Holstein sale draws crowds to Fawcett’s WINCHESTER — The arena at Hugh Fawcett Auction Sales was a hive of activity on Sat., April 9. Taking place that day was the 54th annual Eastern Ontario Master Breeder Classic Sale. In total, 60 head of Holstein cattle, including fresh two-year-olds, show-age calves, and bred heifers, were auctioned off throughout the day. Since the beginning, the sale has been sponsored by the 10 Eastern Ontario Holstein Clubs, raising funds for the various activities undertaken by the individual groups. A fundraising total from the Holstein sale was not available by press time. Last Saturday’s sale followed the 50th anniversary sale for the GrenvilleDundas-Stormont Ayrshire Club. The event took place late last month, also at Hugh Fawcett Auctions.

WINCHESTER — The Dundas County Cattlemen’s Association held their annual Beef Day on Sat., April 9 at the Winchester Community Centre. This year’s event, like in the past, gave local cattle and beef producers a chance to come together and hear of news and advancements in their fields. “It was the first meeting I’ve been to in years where everyone in the room participated in the discussions,” Rose Stewart, Beef Day organizer, told the Winchester Press following the 2011 conference. One of the major discussions at the April 9 event was a farm safety talk lead by Sheila James, consultant with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, a division of Health and Safety Ontario. James’ talk focused strongly on how to better protect farmers, and mainly “how not to get killed when working with cattle.” “These animals have big instincts, and we can work well with them, as long as we understand their instincts,” she said. Another focus of James’ address was trucking safety, and specifically, how to better load cattle into a trailer for a trip to a sale barn or elsewhere. “Sometimes, when a farmer is heading out, they only put one animal by itself, and that animal becomes frightened,” she said. “Taking a few at time lowers the danger risk.” Stewart said this portion

Sheila James of the event was beneficial to those in attendance. “Everyone in the room had their own story about being injured by cattle,” she said. “Everyone expressed their opinion on what a bull looks and acts like just before becoming mean so you can [remove cattle from the situation] before anyone is hurt. The whole group was very involved in the discussion.” Another speaker at the 2011 Beef Day was Sandra Vos, a member of the South Coast Calf Club, who has been instrumental in the creation of what she calls “special calf” sales in southern Ontario. “It’s quality calves for quality sales,” she said. The theory behind the method is that farmers are more likely to buy knowingly healthy calves, ones who have already received vitamin E shots, and have been weaned from the mother, among other things. “Our goal is that the buyers will take chances,” said Vos. “Often you just buy as is, but we encourage vaccinated calf sales.”

Valdy headlines entertainment at 80th Chesterville Fair CHESTERVILLE — It has been the place where town and country have met for 79 years, and directors are busy setting the stage for the 80th anniversary edition of the Chesterville Fair from Fri., July 22 to Sun., July 24. Double Juno Award-winning folk singer Valdy, an Ottawa native who now makes his home on Salt Spring Island, B.C., will be among the headlining acts at this year’s

fair, taking the stage on the afternoon of July 24. Valdy has sold more than half a million records and CDs in his long and varied career. He has 14 albums, 22 singles, four gold records, and a host of television credits to add to his 36-year stage career. Local favourites Landmark and Ambush plan to rock the entertainment tent Friday and Saturday. Ambush will play Friday night, and

Landmark will take to the stage Saturday night following the demolition derby. Fairgoers can also kick back with some kickboxing in the entertainment tent on Saturday afternoon. Advance sales for ride bracelets will start in early July and will be priced at $20. Bracelets during the fair will cost $30. There will be a ball tournament

running throughout the fair, and Dr. Kaboom will be on the grounds with his kids’ show on July 23 and 24. The fair will hold a beef show at the livestock barn on July 24, and the exhibit hall will be jam-packed with homecraft, crops, and produce entries throughout the weekend. The homecraft book and entry forms are available online at www.chestervillefair.com for those

wishing to enter the classes at this year’s fair. You can get a head start on the fair at the Chesterville Legion Fri., April 22 as the agricultural society hosts a Yuk-Yuk’s comedy night featuring three stand-up comics, a DJ, and light lunch. Advance tickets are $18, at the door they’re $20, and after 10 pm that night they’re $5. For more information, contact Dan Gasser at dangasser1@gmail.com.

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Good grub in Brinston style sausages are the specialty, while Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales and Service has emerged as the place to go if you like roasted pork-on-a-bun. Dessert has become Farmers feed... farmers! the focus at Advanced Francis Henderson (above) and roughly 200 of his fellow cusGrain Handling Sys- tomers visited busy Brinston for Customer Appreciation Day. Press Photo â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Smith-Millar tems. As owner Peter Patenaude put it with a gether with the other companies.... The grin: â&#x20AC;&#x153;All the sweet people are here.â&#x20AC;? Despite snowflakes in the morning, best part of it is, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to see a gentle wind and sunny skies pre- many of our customers and socialize.â&#x20AC;? vailed, observed Susan Whitteker of Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales and Service. But, April Meanwhile, further north... Weagant Farm Supplies in Winches6 started out chilly: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was cold this ter also served up their grub on Wed., morning,â&#x20AC;? said Whitteker. Understandably, the decent weather April 6. But according to many of the cuswas welcome for all who helped prepare the pork-on-a-bun meal â&#x20AC;&#x201D; espe- tomers the Winchester Press spoke with cially when they have to start the in Brinston, the fact that the events coroasting at 5 am in order to serve hun- incided didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cause a conflict at all. In fact, many guests made â&#x20AC;&#x153;a dayâ&#x20AC;? of it, gry guests at lunch. Paul Plante agreed that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good driving north to Winchester or heading idea for the four businesses to team up back South Mountain way to hit County Road 16 after already eating for Customer Appreciation Day. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not about sales,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It Octoberfest sausages at Weagant Farm generates more interest, working to- Supplies.

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BRINSTON â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Parked vehicles lined the streets of the normally sleepy hamlet of Brinston on Wed., April 6 during an annual tradition for the farming community: Customer Appreciation Day. Again in 2011, Brinston became one of the most happeninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; places in Dundas County when four area agricultural businesses hosted a community barbecue. Advance Grain Handling Systems, H&I Country Supply, Murphyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales and Service, and Plante Farm Equipment teamed up to say â&#x20AC;&#x153;thanksâ&#x20AC;? to roughly 200 people from 10 am to 3 pm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were just as many people, if not more, than last year,â&#x20AC;? said Jake Drummond, dairy nutritionist at H&I Country Supply. Throughout the years, the four businesses have settled into a routine. H&I Country Supply grills the burgers â&#x20AC;&#x201D; usually in its outdoor parking lot along County Road 16, which gets stomachs rumbling early in the morning for everyone within smelling distance. At Plante Farm Equipment, Octoberfest-

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Eager for Easter Plenty of springtime fun entertained local kids at the Royal Canadian Legion Winchester Branch 108 on Sun., April 10. The event, which involved various community groups and sponsors, raised funds to support 108’s ongoing activities in the region. Pictured, clockwise from above, are: Triple trouble at the colouring station, courtesy of twins Kayla (left) and Paige Nagerl with sister Chloe; Card makers Shannon Harper (who was supervising her father, Sean); and Sophie Bosley (with dad Chris); and Kobe Stewart, captured here mid-chew.

Don’t forget! Good Friday falls on Fri., April 22 this year, making Easter Sunday April 24 and Easter Monday April 25.

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There’s change in the wind at Winchelsea by Amanda Smith-Millar Press staff

WINCHESTER — There’s been a name change and a transfer of ownership at 1567 County Road 31, but the familiar landmark is still open for weddings, business meetings, and everything in between. Winchelsea Events — formerly known as Winchelsea Farms — is now owned by Laura Fletcher and her husband, who have bought both the house and the neighbour-

Laura Fletcher is excited to work and live at Winchelsea. Press Photos — Smith-Millar

ing barn that has served as the host build on the existing services by ofsite of countless local receptions, fering various packages, including parties, fundraisers, dinners, and corporate day retreats where staff more throughout the years. teams can spend the day strengthFletcher’s alening their reready a big fan lationships Event manager has of Winchester. Weary of her background in corporate years commuttraining, hospitality ing to the city for her government job, she was hoping to work at home but still draw on her background in hospitality, as well as corporate training and team-building. “We had been looking for a property,” said the mother of two, adding with a grin: “I wanted my commute to be across my driveway!” Already familiar with the friendliness of Winchester through her family’s participation in the skating community, Fletcher fell in love with the Winchelsea property, event facilities, and house. “The gardens are just gorgeous,” said Fletcher, praising the greenthumb skills of her predecessor, Shelley Spruit, who Fletcher said kept the trademark grounds looking beautiful. “It’s just so quaint and cozy.” She noted that the present and former Winchelsea businesses will be quite similar. Fletcher plans to

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Beavers dam Hawks’ historic run Clarence Creek wins eastern Ontario championship series in five games CLARENCE CREEK — Never in the 43 years of its existence has the Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks hockey club played a game in April. The longest post-season run in the organization’s history came to an end in Clarence Creek on Sunday afternoon (April 10) when the Hawks suffered a 4-3 loss in the fifth game of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s (EOJHL) championship series against the Metro/Valley Conference champion Clarence Beavers. The Hawks, who finished third in the St. Lawrence Division’s regular season standings, made their way to the EOJHL final round, taking down some powerful opponents. They swept the Alexandria Glens (29-9-0-4) in four games and the first-place Casselman Vikings (35-5-1-1) capturing the St. Lawrence Division championship. Next on the list were the Rideau Division champs, Athens Aeros, who recorded the most wins (38) in the entire EOJHL. The Hawks dispatched the Aeros Memorial Trophy for the (4-1) in five games to claim third time in the franchises their first-ever Rideau-St. history (1994, 2001, 2011). Hawks head coach Tom Lawrence Conference title. Kirkwood gave the new champions credit. Five games “They [Beavers] are an Winchester got off to a solid start against the older team, which makes a Beavers, sinking them 4-1 on difference in strength and their own pond (Sun., April speed,” he said. “Clarence 3). Clarence scratched out a had two lines that could dom2-1 decision in Winchester inate and a third one just two days later (Tues., April 5) about as good. If we made a and tied the set up 1-1. Back mistake or took a shift off in the Creek on Thursday they would take advantage.” Kirkwood said he knows (April 7), the Hawks lost a 32 decision in double over- that hockey teams have to time. The Beavers then make their own breaks but figchewed off a 4-1 victory in ures his squad could have used Winchester on Friday (April a little bit of good luck and a 8) establishing a comfortable couple of good calls as well. “The disallowed goal in 3-1 lead. Sunday’s 4-3 loss enabled the Beavers to cap- the 3-2 double overtime loss ture the D. Arnold Carson was a killer,” he said.

Last stand

The Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks played their final home game of the season in front of a packed house on Friday (April 8) night. Unfortunately, the Winchester fans witnessed a 4-1 loss to the Clarence Beavers, who went on to claim the 2011 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League championship with a 4-3 win in their own barn on Sunday (April 10) afternoon. Ross Urbankiewcz (left) goaltender Adam Laderoute and Lucas Richardson (right) formed Winchester’s last line of defence against attacking Beavers. Press Photo — Van Bridger

And like most coaches, Kirkwood would not use injuries an excuse in the outcome of the championship series. But the Hawks were a banged-up bunch. At least seven skaters needed pregame attention from the team physiotherapist before they could lace them up.

Good kids “We had a few walking wounded. But I will not use injuries as an excuse,” said the coach. “But some of those kids showed me they had huge hearts and lots of guts. I love this group — I couldn’t ask for more.”

wood wanted to thank the Winchester fans. “The support from the fans was unbelievable, seeing the packed house in Winchester gave me goosebumps and certainly energized our team.” As for his future with the club, Kirkwood said, “I have to take some time to think about it.”

Series stats The Hawks finished the post season with a 13-7 record and were outscored by three goals (11-14) in the final round. They outscored their post-season opponents 71-50. Great support The Beavers posted a 16-3 On behalf of himself, his record in their run to the staff and the players Kirk- league title. Overall they

Spring tuneup North Dundas District High School sports teams are about to launch their 2011 SD&G spring schedules. The Junior Devils boys soccer team, under the tutelage of Michael Deighton, began training sessions last week (Wed., April 6). Keepers Travis Barkley (left) and Aaron Burns (right) worked on blocking shots fired by the offense during this drill. This years roster includes: Cory Vandemheen (co-captain), Devin Boje (co-captain), Travis Barkley “A”, Aaron Burns “A”, Robbie Kerr, Wes Schmitdke, Garret Trumper, Marc Thurler, Dylan Kelly, Patrick Gibson, Roy Schmid, Dylan Marshall and Dayton Kelly. Both junior boys and girls team will play their first league matches in Williamstown against the Char-Lan Crusaders on Wed., April 27. Press Photos — Van Bridger

scored 79 times and gave up 43 goals. Winchester’s powerplay produced four goals on 23 opportunities against the Clarence defence. The Hawks PK allowed just three PPGs on 31 chances. The opposing goaltenders — Hawks’ Adam Laderoute and Beavers’ Patrick Martin — put together some impressive numbers in the playoffs. Laderoute complied a 137-0 record, a 2.28 GAA and a .929 save percentage. Martin went 16-3-0, posted a 2.21 GAA and a .928 save percentage. “We got excellent goaltending from Laddy [Adam Laderoute] and their goalie made some big saves at key times,” said Kirkwood.

Winchester’s scorers versus the Beavers were: Brett Ashton 3-0-3; Evan Walker 12-3; Aaron Dickenson 0-3-3; Dylan Chessel 1-2-3; TJ Doran 1-1-2; Brock Burge 11-2; Jordan Moran 1-1-2; Josh Stubbings 1-1-2; Graham Loyst 0-2-2; Mack Weegar 02-2; Jesse Barbier 1-0-1, Ramsey Wheeler 1-0-1 and Brodie Boulanger 0-1-1.

Game two Clarence led 1-0 after the first 20 minutes and 2-0 after two periods and were outshot 28-25 by the Hawks. TJ Dorn (PPG from Brock Burge and Jordan Moran at 6:04) counted the lone Winchester goal in period three. • continued on page 16

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Spring has sprung With the start of the 2011 SD&G high school rugby season scheduled to start this week (Thurs., April 14) with an exhibition tournament at Queen’s University in Kingston, North Dundas District High School Devils coach Scott Reaney used last week’s (Wed., April 6) practice to instruct members of the girls squad through drills concerning some of the games’ finer points. In the photo on the left, Kaytland Burke is lifting Rebecca Forward (left), who is battling for ball possession against Erinn Elliott (right). Leslie Schmid is lifting Elliott. Rebecca de Paiva (photo, right) is practicing her throwing technique with assistant coach Anthony Westenbroek and Elliott. The Devils will open their season at home on Fri., April 29. Press Photo — Van Bridger

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Sebastien Dion and Jason it a 4-1 final 1:37 before the Talbot replied for Clarence. final buzzer. Ashton (PPG from Brodie Game three Boulanger and Graham Loyst Phillip Patry netted the at 11:30) scored to put the winning goal at 10:51 of the Hawks on the board. second overtime as the The Hawks outshot the Beavers posted a 3-2 win and Beavers 31-27. took a 2-1 series lead. Burge (from Doran and Game five Dickenson at 13:32) scored Ramsay Wheeler (unasin period one. Walker (PPG sisted at 6:17) and Ashton from Chessel and Stubbings (PPG from Mack Weegar and at 15:50) cashed in the other Aaron Dickenson at 14:55) Winchester marker. kept the Hawks close at 3-2 in Dion and Talbot (tying period one of the final meeting. goal) also scored for Clarence held period leads Clarence. of 3-2 and 4-2. The Beavers outshot the The Hawks cut their Hawks 52-33. deficit to 4-3 when Ashton (PPG from Dickenson and Game four Weegar at 5:42) cracked in Pascal Brisson and Marc- his second tally of the game. Olivier Pilon connected in Patry (2, one PPG), Ryan period two of game four and Schreider and Alex Boivin the Beavers carried a 2-0 lead were the Clarence marksmen. into period three. Another The Beavers directed 47 goal by Talbot opened up a 3- shots at Laderoute, while 1 lead at 5:59 and Patry made Martin made 28 stops.

Tight checking The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League champion Clarence Beavers limited the Winchester Jr. “B” Hawks offence to just 11 goals on their way to the 20102011 title. The Metro/Valley Conference champs defeated the Rideau-St. Lawrence champion Hawks in five games. Hawks forwards Josh Stubbings (right) and Mike Evelyn (below) were held in check during a 4-1 loss in game four. Press Photos — Van Bridger

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Thunder rumbles to national broomball championship PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE, MAN — A battle between a pair of teams from eastern Ontario decided the 20102011 Canadian Juvenile Girls Broomball Championships’ gold-medal winner. Thanks to Jessica Norman’s perfect goaltending, the Eastern Thunder earned its second consecutive national title with a 2-0 shutout over the Seaway Valley Devils in the gold-medal game played in Portage La Prairie on Sat., April 2. The Thunder put together a 5-0 record in the round robin play, outscoring the opposition 19-0 in the process. Janessa Byers was top goal scorer in the tournament, ringing up five goals. Her teammates — Justine Byers, Veronique Cayer, and Lynn Duncan also collected five points in the event. The Thunder extended its overall record to 7-0 and finished the competition without allowing a goal registering a 1-0 win over the Ontario Terminators in the semi-final and the 2-0 win against the Devils in the gold-medal match. Norman split the Thun-

More gold The Eastern Thunder claimed its second consecutive Canadian juvenile girls broomball championship blanking the Seaway Valley Devils 2-0 in a battle of eastern Ontario teams in the gold medal match at Portage La Prairie, Manitoba on Sat. April 2. The Canadian champions are: front (left) Veronique Cayer, Alex Roach, Hannah Jackson, Allison VanLoon, Megan Chamberlain; middle (left) - Jennifer Christianson, Jodi Pynenbrug, Steve Norman - coach, Terry Barkley - coach, Justine Byers, Sarah Jackson; back (left) - Tessa Irwin, Janessa Byers, Lily Moran, Jessica Norman, Briget O’Reilly, Megan MacNaughton, Taryn Hoogeveen, Lynn Duncan and Laura Hutt. Photo by marhonimages.smugmug.com

der’s goaltending chores, with Lily Moran between the pipes for the 2-0 victory in the final game. Duncan (from Alex Roach) counted the winning goal at 17:35 of the

Round robin Game one - Thunder 6 Manitoba 0. Goal scorers Jennifer Christianson (2), Justine Byers, Cayer, Hannah Jackson and Duncan. Game two - Thunder 2 Saskatchewan (Debden) 0. Goal scorers - Janessa Byers and Roach. Game three - Thunder 5 Montreal Dynamite 0. Goal scorers - Cayer (2), Justine Byers, Janessa Byers, and Duncan. Game four - Thunder 1 Saskatchewan (Odessa) 0. Goal scorers - Janessa Byers. Game five - Thunder 2 Becancour Amigos 0. Goal scorers - Janessa Byers and Megan Chamberlain.

Devils details The Seaway Devils claimed the Canadian championship in 2009 and took home the bronze last year. This year they secured the silver following the 2-0 loss to first stanza. Janessa Byers son to give the Thunder their the Eastern Thunder. Josyanne Castonguay (unassisted) made it a 2-0 dif- 1-0 semi-final win over the posted the shutout as the Devference with an early second- Terminators. half tally. Hannah Jackson used a pass provided by Sarah Jack-

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CRIMMITSCHAU, GER. — Slater Koekkoek’s first goal as a member of a Canadian national team didn’t figure in the final outcome of the game, but the tally against Sweden on German soil will no doubt be a highlight in the NHL prospect’s blossoming career. Koekkoek, a native of Inkerman Station and a rookie defenceman with the Ontario Hockey League’s Peterborough Petes this season, scored unassisted at 4:33 of the second period of Monday’s (April 11) exhibition game in Crimmitschau, Germany. The former Notre Dame Hounds blueliner’s tally tied the game 1-1. Team Canada went on to lose the game against Sweden 4-3 in a shootout. The loss dropped Canada’s exhibition record at the 2010-2011 IIHF World Under-18 Hockey Championship to 1-1-0. Sault St. Marie Greyhound forward Daniel Catenacci counted Canada’s other two goals in the third period, but a goal by Sweden’s Max Gortz sent the game into OT. There was no scoring in the extra frame. Catenacci also pegged a shootout marker, but the opposition put three pucks into Andrew D’Agostini’s (Peterborough Petes) net to secure the win. They opened the event with a 2-1 victory over Team USA on Saturday (April 9) and finished with a pre-tournament test against the Czech Republic yesterday (Tues., April 12).

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Take A Charge for Cancer program raises $1,120 MAPLE RIDGE — When North Dundas sive play is ‘take a charge.’ This is a precise District High School [NDDHS] coach manoeuvre that requires hustle, positioning Deanna Corbett-White came up with the and a lot of bravery. As you basically set idea, she hoped to raise about $400 which yourself in front of an opposing player who would be a charitable is approaching at full donation to the fight to speed. This is often a eliminate cancer. team spirit builder and or Junior Boys basketball Corbett-White’s Junmomentum changer. team joins fight ior Devils boys basketSponsors donated ball team bought into the money for each charge to end cancer “Take A Charge For the Devils took in a Cancer” program and game. There were three through the generous support of local busi- levels of participation: bronze level -$5 a nesses and families, a total of $1,120 was charge; silver - $10 a charge and gold - $20 raised. The ceremonial cheque was pre- a charge. sented to the Canadian Cancer Society, SD&G & Prescott-Russell unit representa- Supporters tive Len “Skippy” Brisson by team memThe local businesses and families who bers last week (Fri., April 8). sponsored the NDDHS Junior Devils bas“It is unbelievable we raised that much,” ketball team included: Winchester Video, said Corbett-White. “Considering I thought Ian Bufton and Martha Attridge Bufton, maybe it would be half that.” Louis Restaurant - Louis Paviounis, WinShe also said the program helped the chester Home Hardware, Ben Henry - Pioteenaged players become part of the com- neer Gas Bar, Bay Street Salon and Spa, munity and how to work for a great cause. Township of North Dundas Mayor Eric Duncan, Daniels Funeral Chapel, Kelly’s Take A Charge Garage, Shadbolt’s V&S Department Store, The coach described the basis of the Lannin’s Garage, Richie Feed and Seed “Take A charge for Cancer” as follows: In SAFE International, DWC Photo - T- shirts the game of basketball, the ultimate defen- and anonymous ($200).

SPORTS SCOREBOARD Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Rideau Division semi-final results

2010-2011 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League Championship Series

Westport defeated Brockville 4-1 Athens defeated Gananoque 4-0

Winchester Hawks vs Clarence Beavers

Rideau Division championship series

Athens wins Rideau Division championship 4-3 over Westport St. Lawrence Division semi-finals results Winchester defeated Alexandria 4-0 Casselman defeated Morrisburg 4-1 St. Lawrence Division championship series

Winchester Hawks win St. Lawrence Division championship 4-2 over Casselman Vikings ***

Game one: Sun., April 3 Winchester 4 - Clarence 1

38 28 15 15 13

7 18 28 30 31

0 0 0 0 0

279 254 158 167 156

138 183 244 254 244

Game two: Tues., April 5 Clarence 2 - Winchester 1

St. Lawrence W L T GF GA PTS Casselman 35 5 1 256 117 72 Alexandria 29 9 0 195 142 62 Winchester 29 11 1 217 138 60 Morrisburg 14 25 0 168 230 31 Akwesasne 12 24 1 164 218 30 Char-Lan 8 32 0 132 269 18 *Teams losing in OT receive one point P/O TOP SCORERS Winchester Hawks Dylan Chessel Brett Ashton Aaron Dickenson Jordan Moran Evan Walker Graham Loyst Mack Weegar Josh Stubbings TJ Doran Brodie Boulanger Brock Burge Ramsay Wheeler Michael Evelyn Jesse Barbier Lucas Richardson Jordan Brunet Paul Hennesey Ross Urbankiewcz Joshua Morgan Sebastian Last Liam Widowfield

PTS

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12 4 13 9 10 10 5 6 4 4 8 6 4 5 6 1 1 2 0 0 0

25 16 16 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 10 9 7 7 7 2 2 2 1 0 0

Clarence Beavers Phillippe Patry Brett Shutron Jason Talbot Sebastien Dion Alex Boivin Pascal Brisson Trevor Doucette Marc-Olivier Pilon Ryan Schreider

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A 15 25 20 6 10 6 10 4 4

PTS 31 29 28 18 17 15 13 9 8

is appearing at the

Iroquois Legion

$339,900 • ICF CONSTRUCTION

Hawks 50/50 Draw Winner Tues., April 5 Serge Paquette - $2,630 Final 50/50 Draw of the season was held Tues., April 12

Tickets available in Iroquois at the Legion (613-652-4516), Mustard’s Variety or The Hair Studio

Annual Good Friday

Metro-Valley Division semi-final results Ottawa West defeated Ottawa 4-1 Renfrew defeated Perth 4-1 Clarence defeated Metcalfe 4-1 Arnprior defeated Almonte 4-2

• Shrimp • Mussels • Oysters • Scallops • Scampi • Steak • Lobster Tails

*** Clarence wins Metro Division series 4-0 over Ottawa West Golden Knights

Plus a selection of our most popular food & drink!

Call to reserve your seat

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Clarence Beavers win Valley - Metro Conference championship 4-1 over Renfrew Timberwolves *** GA 118 153 125 167 154

PTS 64 55 53 34 30

Valley W L T GF GA Perth 30 10 1 199 135 Arnprior 21 18 3 176 158 Almonte 21 18 2 165 163 Renfrew 20 18 4 170 157 Stittsville 12 27 1 133 190 Shawville 9 30 1 136 238 *Teams losing in OT receive one point

PTS 62 45 45 44 27 21

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*** Renfrew wins Valley Division championship series 4-1 over Arnprior Packers

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Game three: Thurs., April 7 Clarence 3 - Winchester 2 2OT

FINAL STANDINGS Metro W L Clarence 30 8 Ottawa West 27 14 Ottawa Jrs. 25 14 Metcalfe Jets 15 23 Gatineau 14 26

It’s where the heart is Consider this your first home instead of renting. Plenty of family room, some TLC will increase its worth. Two-plus bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, large family room, oak country kitchen, deck, large yard, garage/shop and in good live-in condition.

9 pm-1 am

Game four: Fri., April 8 Clarence 4 - Winchester 1

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Saturday, April 30

Winchester Hawks win Rideau - St. Lawrence Conference final series 4- Game five: Sun., April 10 1 over Athens Aeros Clarence 4 - Winchester 3 *** Clarence Beavers defeat the FINAL STANDINGS Winchester Hawks in the EOJHL Rideau W L T GF GA PTS championship series 4-1 Athens Westport Brockville Gananoque S. Grenville

The North Dundas District High School Junior Devils boys basketball team took part in “Take A Charge For Cancer” fundraising program and generated $1,120 for the Canadian Cancer Society. Taking part in the presentation were: Deanna Corbett-White - coach/program organizer, Robbie Kerr, Travis Barkley, Wes Schmitdke - captain, Evan Corbett-White, Devin Boje, Bruce Bufton and cancer society SD&G & Prescott-Russell representative Len “Skippy” Bisson. Missing: Cory Vandemheen, Karl Gross and Jordan Markwell. Press Photo — Van Bridger

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• WAXING • FACIALS • MANICURES • PEDICURES Terri Van Haren, Esthetician 10637 Gilmour Rd., Brinston

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Help Wanted HELP WANTED – On Mountain dairy farm, milking 30 cows. General chores, morning and evening. Call Marienes, 613-989-1636. 4-5 HELP WANTED – Dump truck driver required for local road construction company. Please fax resume to 613448-2246. 4tfc

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Work Wanted G & K MOVING Affordable and reliable, fully insured. Garry 613-821-3555. 43tfc WORK WANTED – STL Home Improvement. Renovations, repairs, additions, painting, flooring, ceramics, decks, plus more! 30 years experience. Free estimates. Quality workmanship. Steven T. Lavigne 613-864-1953 42tfc WORK WANTED – Masonry, repointing brick and stone houses. Chimney/foundation work, pargeting, carpentry work, roofing, siding, painting, decking, and windows. Gary Kirkwood 613-523-5056. 4-5 KEN’S LAWN CARE Free up your spare time. Let us take care of all your lawn care needs. We will do all your cutting, bagging and edging. Your satisfaction and attention to detail is our main goal. Call Ken, home: 613-821-9296, cell: 613-8189407. 5

For Rent ROADABLE STORAGE TRAILERS Dry and watertight. By the week or month. Delivery charge extra. Call Ed Duncan 613-989-2838. 19tfc FOR RENT – Heated office and/or commercial space in Dixons Corners. Please call 613-535-2446 for details. 27tfc FOR RENT – Heated storage space in Dixons Corners. Please call 613-5352446 for details. 27tfc

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Accommodation FOR RENT – Kenmore, 1-bedroom stove, fridge, heated. Non-smoker, mature person. References required. $725. Call 613-821-2837. 4-6

FOR SALE – Chrome bug deflector, fits 2002-2005 Dodge Ram truck. In excellent condition. $150. Phone 613774-2879. 3stf

FOR RENT – Newly renovated 2-bedroom apartment in Metcalfe. Large backyard with deck, heat, light, laundry facility, high speed internet, fridge and stove, and parking all included. $850 per month. No smokers. No pets please. Call 613-821-3345. 5tfc

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FOR RENT – New cozy 2-bedroom apartment in downtown Chesterville. $650 per month plus utilities. Call 613448-1615. 5 FOR RENT – 3-bedroom duplex in Hallville, $800 per month, plus utilites. Call 613-552-4796. 5tfc

For Sale Photographs appearing in the Winchester Press are available in colour. They must be prepaid when ordered and can be paid for by VISA or MasterCard. Order at the Winchester Press office, 545 St. Lawrence Street, Winchester, or phone 613-774-2524. 7stf FOR SALE – Two storey commercial property at 505 Church St., Winchester. Please call 613-932-6300 to arrange viewing. 19tfc FOR SALE – Premium, kiln dried, coarse wood shavings, $5.15 for 3.25 cu. ft. Compressed. Please contact for volume pricing. Delivery available. Call Alex 613-806-5569. 2tfc

FOR RENT – 2-bedroom apartment in South Mountain, $650 heat included. Fireplace plus laundry facilities. No pets. Call 613-989-2103 or 613-7983257. 28tfc

FRUIT TREES – Apple $17, local and heirloom varieties; Pear, plum, cherry, peach and flowering crab trees $18; Strawberry, raspberry and asparagus plants. Maple syrup at Barkley’s. Email barkhm5@magma.ca or call 613-5430491. 4-11c

PARK PLACE 2-bedroom apartment, fridge and stove, washer and dryer. No pets. Phone 613-774-3832. 49tfc

FOR SALE – House, close to Morrisburg, 3 bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, renovated, large country lot. Stable available for horse, etc. Call 613-652-4942. 5

HELP WANTED – Full-time worker for tie stall dairy farm, experience an asset. Phone 613-774-6510. 5-6

FOR RENT – Apartment on Main Street, Winchester, 1-bedroom, $600 plus hydro. Includes fridge, stove and parking. Coin laundry on site. Phone Jill 613-822-6232. 4-7c

FOR SALE – Hentschel grandfather clock, 3046 Rockford. Chain wound, Westminster triple chime movement. 21” wide x 11” deep x 77” high. $975 firm. Phone 613-448-2824. 5

HELP WANTED – Offering apprenticeship for Automotive or Truck and Coach Mechanic. Please fax resume to 613-445-2687 or send email to honeysgarage@hotmail.com For info call 613-445-3020. 5tfc

FOR RENT – Available immediately in Winchester. Ideal for professionals, clean, safe and maintained. 1-bedroom apartment, $600 plus. Charming, bright and central to all amenities. Call PCP Inc., John 613-448-1144. 3tfc

HELP WANTED – Full-time, year round position on cash crop/beef feedlot farm. Duties: able to work with electronic controllers for spraying, planting, excavator, bulldozer work. Working with others and independently during year. Mechanical aptitude and AZ licence would be an asset. Will train suitable candidate with strong work ethic. Send resume to Arden Schneckenburger, 5007 Smiths Road, Morrisburg, K0C 1X0, 613-543-2312. 5

FOR RENT – In Winchester, 2-bedroom apartment in clean, quiet building. Call 613-229-1653. 3tfc

Tilecroft Recruiting – Are you looking for work in agriculture? (P/T, F/T, dairy, equipment, etc). Send resume: info@tilecroftfarms.com or fax 613774-6300. 5c HELP WANTED – Worker for horse farm. Send resume to Box 625, Morrisburg, Ontario, K0C 1X0. 5

HELP WANTED – Seasonal position on cash crop farm to operate NH TV 140 loader-tractor with foot controls. Call 613-543-2312. 5

FOR RENT – Yorkview Apartments, 1bedroom available May 1. Secure building, washer and dryer on site. No pets please. 613-614-5100 or 613-880-4503. 3tfc FOR RENT – Spacious ground floor 2bedroom apartment. Secure seniors building, laundry, parking. $660 plus hydro. Call 613-304-6091. 3tfc

HELP WANTED – Part-time work available on dairy farm, 8 am-12 noon for barn chores and field work. Retirees welcome. For info call 613-4481776. 5

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Automotive VEHICLE FOR SALE – Credit problem! In-house finance is easy, just apply online and become pre-approved. For clean low mileage vehicles. www.car-o-line.com or call Car-o-line Autos at 1-877-820-5598 or 613-4482488. 9tfc FOR SALE – Exhaust pipe and muffler, fits 2002-2005 Dodge Ram. Used only 2 months, just like new. $200. Call 613-774-2879. 3stf FOR SALE – 2002 Chevy Cavalier, 4door, 5-speed standard, 258,000 highway kms, E-tested. Great on gas. $1,500. Call after 5 pm, 613-543-4512, Morrisburg. 5-6

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FOR SALE – Land and farms are selling at an all time high. If you are thinking of selling, please give me a call for a free confidential evaluation of your property. I have buyers for all types of farms and land waiting. Steve Summers, Coburn Realty 613-774-3408. 2tfc FOR SALE – Small square bales of clean wheat straw; small square bales of good Timothy horse hay. Can deliver. Call Ed Duncan 613-791-6133. 3-5c FOR SALE – Int. 8-row plate corn planter. Also 2 sets of Snap-On duals, 18.4x38 and 15.5x38. Phone 613-8211499 or 613-229-3746. 3-5 FOR SALE – Electric Patz straw chopper, like new; 100 steel posts, 7’. Call 613-448-3275. 4-5 FOR SALE – 6’ square bales of first cut hay (timothy, broam and alfalfa). Stored indoors. $40 each. Call 613826-2330. 5-6 FOR SALE – Cedar fence posts 6” and 8” tops, dry peeled and sharpened; 8 strand page wire, like new; 12’, 14’ and 16’ farm gates, used. Phone 613-5352840. 5-6 FOR SALE – Two used 18.4x38 tractor tires, good condition. Call 613-445-3364. 5-6 FOR SALE – In stock quantities of top yielding, high quality forage and grass seed mixtures now available. Call Jim Byvelds, your local Quality Seeds dealer, 613-448-3269. 5-6 FOR SALE – Int. 5100 - D.D. 6x24-run; two 5000 bu. grain bins with full floor; Gehl harvester, 6’ and 7’ hay heads, plus 2-row corn head. Phone 613-4483350. 5-6

Household RBS APPLIANCE SALES AND SERVICE Used appliances: fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, etc. 258-2613, 1-800465-0874. 15tfc

Pets and Livestock FOR SALE – Holmesdale Jordans Garnet, R & W, born Jan. 5, 2009, Reg #9755469, sired by Dudoc Mr. Burns, due in April; Holmesdale Blitz Spotty, born Nov. 1, 2008, Reg #9755467, sired by Fustead Emory Blitz, due in April; Holmesdale Goldwyn Lily, born Feb. 8, 2009 Reg #9755470, sired by Braedale Goldwyn, 6 VG behind her, due in April. Call 613-774-2879 or 613774-2169. 4stf

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Birth Notice

Coming Events

MILNE-SERVAGE – Nancy, Rodney, big sister Carley and big brother Nathan are thrilled to announce the birth of their beautiful daughter and sister, Amelia Gail. Amelia was born on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 6:09 pm and weighed 7 lb., 13 oz. Welcoming her to the family are her grandparents Jean Milne of Mountain and Ron and Fran Servage of Chesterville, and her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Her Grandpa (Art) Milne is watching over her from Heaven. A big thank you to my labour coach Norine for your support. Mommy, Daddy, Carley and Nathan are so happy to have another perfect baby! 5

SMORGASBORD SUPPER Inkerman United Church Wed., April 13. Takeouts at 4:30 pm. Adults, $12, under 12 years, $5, preschoolers free. 4-5

Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS – Heartfelt thanks go out to my friends and neighbours who were so supportive after the sudden death of my beloved Randy. Thanks for the phone calls, hugs, food, flowers, attendance at the service and the Lions Hall. Special thanks to David and Jane Acres, Penny Massey, Joe and Linda Barkley, Greg and Loretta VanDellan, Jennifer Liborion and Barb Vermilyea. Your kindness will never be forgotten. – Cyndie Summers 5

In Memoriam THOMS – In loving memory of a dear mother, Pearl, who passed away April 12, 1996. A helping hand to all she knew So kind, so generous and true, On earth she nobly did her best Grant her Jesus, Heavenly rest. We miss you and love you forever. – Joan and Don MacIntosh 5

Coming Events WINCHESTER LIONS CLUB 515 Albert St., 613-774-2630 *BINGO* Every Monday *HALL RENTAL* *THRIFT STORE* Main St., Winchester OPEN Monday - Friday 9 am-3 pm; Saturday 9 am- noon 18tfc HAVING A PARTY? Large rooms for rent, with seating for 45-50 and kitchen, for weddings, family gatherings, seminars, and other occasions. Gym with stage for larger groups. Also available a “Kids Party Room”, with or without Party Planning. You can also rent a combination of rooms for a combined price at DC Community Centre, Dixons Corners. For details call 613-652-4702. 27tfc MOVIE NIGHT Catch the big screen! Sat., May 14, 4 pm and 7 pm in Winchester’s Old Town Hall. Listings: “North Dundas Theatre” Facebook page or call 613774-2105, ext 400. Admission $5. “Loonie” Snack Bar. Sponsored by the North Dundas Movie Committee. Big screen, small prices. 5tfc YE OLDE BARGAIN SHOPPE A great place to shop for good used items and clothing. Unbelievable prices. Open Wed. from 1-3 pm and Thur. from 1-3 pm and 6-8 pm. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church basement, 34 Mill Street, Chesterville. Donations greatly appreciated. 2tfc

GOSPEL CONCERT Featuring the Daae Family (from Saskatchewan), Thurs., April 14, 7:15 pm at Harmony Church, 12010 Ormond Road, Winchester. For more info call 613-774-5170. Free Admission....Free Will offering. 4-5c SATURDAY, APRIL 16 AT 7:00 PM At Nationside Pentecostal Church, 13 Albert Street, Chesterville. A healing and Revival Service will be led by the Ministry Team from the Dominion Outreach Centre, of the Bill Prankard Evangelistic Association in Ottawa. Everyone welcome. 4-5c CANADIAN CLUB OF MORRISBURG AND DISTRICT Wed., April 20, 7 pm at the Morrisburg Legion. Guest Speaker: Cam Mather “The Payback of Renewable Energy”. Call Clara 613-774-2407 or Doug 613543-2922 for tickets or information. Everyone welcome. 5c COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sun, April 17 at Matilda Hall, Dixons Corners, 10 am-1 pm. Matilda Pastoral Charge. 5c EASTER TEA Everyone is invited to Winchester Wesleyan Church, Sat., April 16 at 11:30 am. Bake Sale, Basket Draw, Prizes, Silver Donation or Non-perishable food items at the door. All proceeds going to the Food Bank. 5c EASTER BAKE SALE AND TEA St. Mary’s Parish Hall, Chesterville, Sat., April 16, 9 am-1 pm. 5 SPRING SUPPER Fri., May 6. St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Chesterville. 5c

Auction Sales ANNUAL SPRING MACHINERY AND CONSIGNMENT AUCTION To be held in our facility 15093 County Road 18, 1/4 mile east of Osnabruck Centre. SATURDAY, APRIL 30 commencing at 9:00 am WANTED FOR OUR SPRING EQUIPMENT SALE Good quality farm machinery, cattle feeding and handling equipment, tools and construction related items, lawn and garden equipment and ATVs. Call now to consign to be sure and give your equipment the advertising it deserves. Over 40 pieces already consigned with more arriving daily. The gates are open and we are starting to place machinery now. AUCTIONEER Peter Ross Auction Services Ingleside, Ontario 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com 5c

Auction Sales FARM AUCTION SALE COMBINE, MACHINERY, STABLE EQUIPMENT, HAY, AND OTHER FARM RELATED ITEMS To be held at Civic #14875 Con. 3-4 Finch. From the village of Finch, travel north approximately 1 km on County Road 12 to first road heading west (Con 3-4), turn west, travel approximately 1-1/2 km. Watch for signs. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 commencing at 10:30 am NH TR86 4WD combine with 6-row corn head and 15’ flex contour head, 4000 hours, nice condition, combine is field ready and harvested 250 acres of corn and 200 acres beans last fall; INT 434 diesel tractor with power steering; Kuhn 10’ discbine with extra high lift kit, bought new on farm, only used 2 seasons, like new; Gehl 1475 round baler with crowder wheels and electric controls, nice; H & S hydraulic V-fold 10wheel rake, like new; D.A. 4-wheel tedder; Kuhn 3-pt. hitch rotary rake; NH 273 small square baler; NH 671 tandem manure spreader with top beater and end gate, brand new apron chain; JD 430 hydro-push manure spreader with large floatation tires; Gehl 1540 forage blower, nice; NH 23 forage blower; 12’ Culti-mulch packer, nice; 12’ chain harrows; 10’ Farmhand sprocket packer with hydraulic transport kit; INT 510 double door 18-run grain drill; Oliver 13-run grain drill with grass seed; 45’ Little Giant elevator with corn cob shoot; steel feeder wagon with dolly wheels in front; 3-pt. hitch 100-gallon plastic tank sprayer; small utility trailer, new floor; approximately 100 4x4 good quality hard core round bales of first cut hay, stored inside; 2 Polly cleanshoots for silos; 3-tonne Polly hopper style feed tank; 5-tonne galvanized hopper style feed tank; Burg stable cleaner unit; cable driven Ally scraper complete with 4 corner wheels and drive unit, good for 150’ barn; 2 Jamesway ring drive silo unloaders, 14’ and 16’; 500 gallon Surge bulk tank with auto wash; 160’ of 2” stainless steel DeLaval pipeline; DeLaval pipeline washer; receiver jar; pulsation unit; quantity of farm gates; 10 new rolls of barbed wire; 100+ steel fence posts; 2 rolls of good used page wire, only up 1 year; 2 round bale feeders; 1980s Arctic-Cat snowmobile; many other articles too numerous to mention. Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident. Reason For Auction The Dingwalls have quit the dairy industry and have turned their interest to their cash crop business. Plan to attend Canteen and Washroom available on site TERMS Cash or Cheque with Proper ID PROPRIETORS Dale and Wendy Dingwall AUCTIONEER Peter Ross Auction Services Ingleside, Ontario 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com 5c

Auction Sales AUCTION SALE TRACTORS, MOWERS, SPRAYERS, SODDING EQUIPMENT 16915 8th Road, Moose Creek, on the former farm of Advanced Turf. Watch for signs. SATURDAY, APRIL 23 commencing at 12 noon No Reserves. No Buyer’s Premium. No Small Items Only 2-1/2 Hour Sale 1985 John Deere model 4250 tractor, MFWD, snap-on duals, cab, heat, AC, 15-speed power shift, 3981 hours, s/n 8774738; 2005 Princeton Piggy Back model PB5 Lift, 3 WD with Cat engine, only 527 hours, like new, s/n 102531005; 2000 WMI Big Roll installer, 42” or 48”, Big Roll, rubber tracks, gas, 1332 hours, s/n 2242R0331001; 2006 New Holland tractor, model TN75D, MFWD, 2 remotes, ag tires on front, turf tires on rear, 16-speed transmission, snap-on duals, 2560 hours, s/n 1272950; 2009 OCMIS hose reel, model VR5, bought in 2010, like new, 4” hose, 450 meters; 2002 Bucyrus model Magnum 42, 21” floating head x 2, conversion tray for small rolls, s/n 0404573-42; 2007 Buhler rotary mower, 18’ tri-deck, with hydraulic wings, s/n 27813218; 2000 Kesmic reel mower, pto driven, 11 gang hydraulic wings; 1985 Perkins diesel engine and Caprari pump, trailer mounted, s/n 86043; late 1980s Landpride finishing mower, 6’ wide, pto driven; older model Bush Hog Pulverizer, 6’ wide, 3-pt. hitch, s/n 120021; IHC 80 snowblower, 7’; older 8 MT dump trailer; 2003 Big Jim packer/roller, 12’ model BJDR332-D; Eversman land leveller, model 3212, 12’ pull-type, hydraulic lift, s/n 13223; 2002 Manac flat bed trailer, 48’, steel and aluminum construction, safetied in 2010; Baldini Subsoiler, 3-shank, pto driven, vibrator; older pull-type Hardi sprayer, model TR3000, 35’ boom with foam markers, s/n 10348; Case IH cultivator, 30’, with tines and rolling basket; Kuse double disc, model 903, 20’ with hydraulic wings, s/n 1332323; 2 Horst wagons, 12 MT each, one with steel deck, 20’x8’, one wood deck, 20’x7’; seventyfive sections of 6”x30’ aluminum irrigation pipe; JCB #215 Series 3, air, only 2342 hours, 4 WD, nice clean unit; Case 584 outside forklift; Tyler fertilizer spreader, floatation tires; 1995 AFR ditcher; 1990 Maletli V ditcher; Agrator Rotovator, 3000 amp; Steel Land roller, 3-sections; 3 sets of duals. Note: This is a super clean sale. We will start to sell at 12 noon, be on time. Owners and Auctioneers not responsible for loss or accidents. Reason for Sale Retirement. Farm is sold. TERMS: Cash or Cheque with Proper ID AUCTIONEER Murray Blair Avonmore, Ontario 613-346-5568 www.theauctionfever.com 5-6c

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Auction Sales AUCTION SALE FARM MACHINERY, TRACTORS, DAIRY AND BARN EQUIPMENT 7769 Parkway Road, 3 km east of Greely, off County Road 31 (Bank Street). From Ottawa travel 15 km south on Bank St., turn left and travel east on Parkway to the corner of John Quinn Road. Watch for auction signs. SATURDAY, APRIL 16 commencing at 10 am As I am retiring from farming, the following will be sold. Tractors: JD 7810 tractor, 4x4, with full load cab and duals, rears 18.4-R42, fronts 16.9-R28, 150 hp, 1372 hours, 2001 model with quick hitch and weights, like new; JD 6320 tractor, 4x4, with full load cab, 640 self-leveling loader with pallet forks and hay spears, rears 18.4-R34, fronts 13.6-R24, 90 hp, 2700 hours, 2003 model, good condition; JD 4240 tractor with full load cab, rears 18.4-38, 110 hp, 4900 hours; JD 2140 tractor with 700 hours on new motor with 18.4-30 like new Reich tires; Bobcat 543 diesel skid steer, 32 hp, 1342 hours with 55” bucket. Tillage Equipment: JD 726 mulch finisher, 23’ with 20” blades, top condition; AC 2500 double disc, 18’ with new serrated blades; Kneverland 370 semimounted plough, 4-furrow, adjustable, spring loaded reset; 2 land packers, rubber tired, 14’; IH 5100 grain drill, 21run with double disc openers, track eliminators and grass seed box; JD 8000 seed drill, 21-run with double disc openers, packer wheels, cross augers, track eliminators and grass seed box; Kerney corn planter, double frame, 6row narrow, 30” rows, with dry and wet fertilizer, 250 gallon with extensions, insecticide boxes and scanner monitor, good condition; JD 750 no-till drill, 10’ with grass seed box, dolly hitch and markers, good condition; Turnco corn cultivator, 6-row, 3-pt hitch; Calsa tandem sprayer, 500 gallon with 33’ booms, adjustable; West Jovan sprayer, 300 gallon on trailer with 40’ boom. Haying and Field Equipment: NI 5209 discbine, 9’; NH HT 152 rake, 10 wheels, 28’, like new; NH 163 hay tedder, 18’, like new; NH 258 side rake, 5 bar; NH 311 square baler with thrower; Dion steel bale thrower wagon with 10ton undercarriage; HS 2202 tandem manure spreader, 220 bushels with electric gate, speed control and dual rear beaters, good condition; Wifo round bale clam; NH 38 flail chopper; 2 hay elevators, 30’ and 40’; NH 357 mix mill; Shoule stone fork, 7’ heavy duty; JD posthole auger, 3-pt. hitch; double bar steel feeder wagon, 16’; steel round or square bale feeder. Harvest Equipment: JD 6600 gas combine, self-propelled with cab and AC, straw chopper, 213 Rigid 13’ head and 215 flex 15’ head, 1971 model, good condition; Gehl 760 forage harvester with 2-row narrow head; NH 782 harvester with 2-row head and hay pickup; Gehl 1540 forage blower; NI 325 corn picker, 2-row; 2 Dion 1016 forage wagons, 16’, 3-beater with roof with 12-ton undercarriages, good condition; 3 Dion forage wagons, 16’ with 10 and 12-ton undercarriages, boxes need repair; Turnco gravity grain wagon, 250 bushel with 12-ton undercarriage; 2 gravity grain wagons, 250 bushel, 10-ton and 12-ton; gravity grain wagon, 300 bushel, 10-ton; small gravity grain wagon, 8-ton; Allied grain auger, 6”x35’, pto; hydraulic auger for gravity grain wagon, 10’; polyurethane storage tank, 500 gallon for water or liquid fertilizer; Magna Plus 75 K.V.A. 313 amp generator, pto driven, on wheels. Feeding, Barn and Dairy Equipment: Agrimetal hammermill; Agrimetal straw chopper with 9 hp Honda engine; 2 Agrimetal and Wic bale unwrappers; Tombstone feeder, 54’ in 6’ cement sections; 3 Patz feed conveyors, 62’, 50’ and 40’; Patz shuttle feeder, 50’; Patz silo unloader, 24’, ring drive; Hanson silo unloader, 20’, ring drive; Evacuair by Cote large air compressor with 5 hp motor for manure pumping system; Patz barn cleaner, with 370’ of chain, counter clockwise; fiberglass feed storage hopper bin, 6-ton; 25 steel freestall dividers, some new; 60’ steel gutter grates in 7’ sections; 165’ of mow conveyor; 2 feed carts; Mueller bulk tank, 700 gallon with auto wash; Dari Kool plate cooler; DeLaval stainless steel pipeline, 2-1/2” for 60 cows, 4’ stalls; PCV vacuum line, 3” with electronic pulsation; Boumatic vacuum pump; Boumatic pipeline washer; 4 Boumatic milker units; stainless steel sinks; 4 new rolls of page wire; barbed wire; brace wire; 5 rolls plastic wrap, 30”; calf box for pick-up; double set of light driving horse harness with bridles; other unlisted items.

Auction Sales Note: This is an excellent line of farm machinery plus a few quality consignments from local neighbors. Owners and Auctioneers not responsible for accidents. Refreshments Available TERMS Cash or Cheque with Proper ID PROPRIETOR Gordon Quaile AUCTIONEERS James and Hill Auction Service Ltd. Carson Hill 613-821-2946 Stewart James 613-445-3269 4-5c ESTATE FARM AUCTION TRACTORS, MACHINERY, NEW STOCK TRAILER, 40’ x 80’ TARP STYLE BUILDING, FEED TANKS, AND MORE 3040 County Road 14 in the Village of Enterprise. Coming from Ottawa direction travel west on 401 to Exit #611 Highway 38, turn north on Highway 38, travel approximately 25 km, turn left on South Frontenac Road 7 and travel 16 km to the farm – OR – Coming from Toronto direction travel east on 401 to Exit #579 Highway 41 at Napanee, turn north on Highway 41, travel approximately 16 km to County Road 14 (Croyden Road), turn right and travel approximately 16 km to the farm. Watch for signs! SATURDAY, APRIL 16 commencing at 11 am Sharp Tractors: NH 8340 SLE 4 WD with cab and air, 4544 hours, nice; Universal 640 DT/C 4 WD with cab and front end loader and shuttle shift, 2400 hours, AC D-15; NH-TN 75S Super Steer 4 WD, 2950 hours with quick attach front end loader and 5 quick attach loader attachments - material bucket, clam bucket, rock fork, bale spear and rubber snow/manure scraper. (Note: Tractor will be sold with material bucket, then other attachments separately, nice tractor). Machinery and Other Farm Related Items: 2008 EBY 20’ aluminum goose neck stock trailer, 6’6” inside, like new; NH 1411 discbine, like new; NH 575 small square baler with thrower, like new; NH BR740 Silage Special round baler with twine and net wrap, like new; NH 166 Inverter with dual sided discharge, like new; Bale King Avenger 2880 bale chopper with hydraulic pickup, like new; White 5-furrow semimount plow with auto reset; Wilrich C-tine 20’ hydraulic fold cultivator with buster bars; 3 dolly style feeder wagons; INT 510 18-run grain drill with grass seed; Case IH 600 forage blower; 3 steel side wooden floor bale thrower racks, 2 with good running gears; NH 195 tandem manure spreader with hydraulic end gate, nice; 40’ pipe elevator with undercarriage; 40’ closed-in elevator with undercarriage; 3-pt. hitch s-tine cultivator; NH 782 forage harvester with 822 corn head and hay head; Dion forage box with roof on good running gear; NH forage blower; sprocket packer; NI haybine; 6’ 3-pt. hitch pto driven rototiller, nice; round bale wagon; set of 18.4R38 t-rail snap-on duals with hardware; 40’ x 80’ Super Structure tarp shed complete with ends and roll-up door, to be removed by purchaser; Rosco 4-ring grain bin; approximately 5-tonne poly free standing hopper-style feed tank with 3” auger; approximately 6-tonne galvanized hopper-style feed tank; 5-panel cattle crowding tub, like new; cattle squeeze with locking head gate; set of J star digital cattle scales with platform and 8x8 pen; various farm gates; 1 round bale barn cart; 16’ electric feed conveyor; 2 creep feeders; round bale feeder; calf box; bale moisture tester; 1970s single axle dump truck; over 300 large round bales of baleage in plastic tube; over 50 large square bales of baleage in plastic tube; expect 1 wagon load of small farm related items. Note: We are proud to offer this excellent line of machinery on behalf of the estate. Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident. Canteen and Washroom TERMS Cash or Cheque with Proper ID PROPRIETOR To settle the estate of the late Ron Fenwick AUCTIONEERS and SALE MANAGERS Tom Harrison Erinsville, Ontario 613-379-1006 Peter Ross Ingleside, Ontario 613-537-8862 Full Listing www.theauctionfever.com 5c

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E T A B E D S E T A D I D ALL CAN Voters will be heading to the polls Monday, May 2 Meet the candidates and get informed prior to the election

Wednesday, April 20 7:30 pm

NOTE OF THANKS To Butch Oldford, Royal LePage Gale Real Estate Brokerage Butch: Dominic and I just wanted to thank you for all of your help and expertise throughout our first home buying experience. I have recommended you to anyone who will listen, and will continue to do so! Your honest opinions and relatable stories made us feel taken care of and that you had our best interest in mind. Your evenings and weekends were greatly appreciated, and driving through snowstorms for signatures was a sign of true dedication. Thanks a million and best wishes! Kayti Delanty

South Mountain Agricultural Hall Sponsored by North Dundas Chamber of Commerce and Dundas Federation of Agriculture

Joanna Helmer, CFP® Investment Advisor Dundee Securities Corporation Dundee Securities Corporation

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Cell: 613-913-8575 jhelmer@dundeesecurities.com

NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON 7 DAYS A WEEK

APRIL HOURS MON.-SAT. 9 AM-5 PM

A.B. GREENHOUSE • PERENNIALS • SHRUBS Bring your planters (flower pots) to us and we’ll plant them for you! E. & A. BRUNNER

13625 County Rd. 9, RR3, Chesterville 613-448-2428

In Appreciation The family of the late Randy Moore wishes to express our thanks to all who gave so generously, the many acts of kindness, words of comfort, messages of sympathy, food, flowers and attendance at the service and at the Lions Hall. Special thanks to Bill and Bob Wilson, Pastor Thurland Brown, Jason Moore and Steve Moffat of the Marlborough Pub, Dr. Kim and the staff of the ICU General Campus. Your support through this difficult time will always be remembered. – Cyndie, Brad & the Moore family

Special Public Performance

Saturday, April 16th, 2 P.M. at The Playhouse

TREE SERVICE LTD. • Tree Removals • Pruning • Deadwooding • Cabling & Bracing • Brush Chipping • Lot Clearing • Bucket Truck • Stump Removal

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613-984-0743

Call 613-543-3713 for tickets now. www.uppercanadaplayhouse.com

Invitation to Tender TOWNSHIP OF NORTH DUNDAS

Metcalfe Agricultural Society Any interested parties wishing to provide a tender price are requested to submit their quotations for the following items:

Septic Pumping Portable Toilets and Hand Washers Ground Installation & Removal for Arena Tents This work is to be carried out before and/or during the Metcalfe Fair to be held September 29 to October 2, 2011. Specifications on any one or all of the tenders may be obtained by contacting the Metcalfe Agricultural Society office located at: 2821 8th Line Road, P.O. Box 29 Metcalfe, Ontario, K0A 2P0 Office Phone: 613-821-0591/Fax 613-821-0137 e-mail: metfair@bellnet.ca Quotations must be received no later than 3:00 pm, Monday, May 2, 2011. Lowest or any quote may not necessarily be accepted.

SUMMER 2011 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES RECREATION & CULTURE DEPARTMENT Heritage Coordinator (1) Day Camp Senior Leader (1) Day Camp Leader (2) Outdoor Pool Coordinator (1) Guards/Swim Instructor (12) Aqua Fit Instructor (2) Maintenance/Parks Labourer (3) Horticulturalist (1)

TERM: May 24/11 – August 26/11 TERM: May 30/11 – September 2/11 TERM: June 20/11 – September 2/11 TERM: May 24/11 – September 2/11 TERM: June 13/11 – September 2/11 TERM: June 13/11 – September 26/11 TERM: June 20/11 – September 2/11 TERM: May 24/11 – September 2/11

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PLANNING/BUILDING DEPARTMENT Technical Assistant (1)

TERM: May 16/11 – September 2/11

REFERENCE # 0911

Interested applicants must submit their resume by April 18, 2011: Township of North Dundas 636 St. Lawrence St., P.O. Box 489 Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 Fax: 613-774-5699

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Please indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for. For a more detailed description of the positions, please check our website at www.northdundas.com. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those who will be interviewed will be contacted.

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SEASONAL HELP WANTED

SEALED TENDER

Full-time - Mid May/Mid October Part-time - July/September - Student

Sealed tenders for 2011 Maintenance and Construction Granular Material, will be received at the Township of North Dundas Municipal Office located at 636 St. Lawrence St., Winchester, Ontario until 12:00 noon, Thursday May 5, 2011. Tender forms are available from the Township office or on our website www.northdundas.com.

• Kitchen Staff • Wait Staff • Line Staff • General Help Email resumes to:

ucvfood@bellnet.ca or Fax 613-543-0013

DAN R DAN R WINCHESTER & DAN R EQUIPMENT

For further information please contact: Arden Carruthers CRS-S Director of Public Works Telephone: 613-774-2105 Fax: 613-774-5699 Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

TWO STORES, ONE TEAM TO SERVE YOU BETTER

Fast-paced agricultural and light industrial dealership is currently looking for a confident, well-organized individual to join our growing team. A full-time position is now available in Winchester for a

Receptionist/Office Clerk

UDDER COMFORT, a local producer of natural solutions for udder care management for the dairy industry, is currently looking for an

Operations Manager to oversee its Williamsburg, Ontario operation. The successful candidate will possess: • College diploma in Business Administration or Finance • Strong knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment • Strong understanding and knowledge of the various facets of a business including Production, Finance, Employee Relations and Business Development • 3 to 5 years of work-related experience in an office environment • Ability to make decisions and work independently or with others • Strong communication and organizational skills • Strong analytical and report writing skills • Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Applicants for this challenging, multi-faceted position must have the following: • Excellent telephone skills • Friendly manner • Computer literacy • Ability to multi-task • Performs well under pressure • Bilingualism an asset • Farm equipment knowledge an asset • Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation • Experience would be an asset but not required The successful candidate must be a team player with a good work ethic and professional manner. Competitive salary with benefits. Please submit resumes to:

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH DUNDAS

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

COMMUNITY WATERFRONT ADVISORY COMMITTEES The Township of South Dundas is seeking individuals to be a part of community Waterfront Advisory Committees for Iroquois and Morrisburg. Using the report completed by the Waterfront Development Committee as a reference document, these Committees will identify and develop detailed recommendations for waterfront property in each community. Interested individuals are requested to submit a brief outline of their interest in writing, identifying the community committee they would like to serve on and including their contact information by April 29th, 2011 to: The Township of South Dundas P. O. Box 160, 4296 County Rd. 31/Bank St. Williamsburg, ON, K0C 2H0 613-535-2099 fax mail@southdundas.com

Dan R Winchester 2301 Hwy. 31, P.O. Box 743 Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 or e-mail nick@danr.ca

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Should you wish to be considered please submit your resume to brobinson_9@sympatico.ca. We are an equal opportunity employer. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank You

DAN R DAN R WINCHESTER & DAN R EQUIPMENT TWO STORES, ONE TEAM TO SERVE YOU BETTER

Service Writer/Parts Technician

For your support in the StormontDundas-South Glengarry Progressive Riding Association nomination contest, please accept our dearest and most sincere thank you on behalf of the “our Guy” campaign. We are very, very grateful and enjoyed being part of the process. We congratulate Jim McDonell and offer our continuing support to him and our PC team going forward to this fall’s election. Sincerely, David and Karen

The ideal candidate for this challenging, multifaceted position would have the following: • Experience with warranty claims and registrations • Basic knowledge of Parts and Service Department (mechanical experience an asset) • Excellent communication skills • Ability to multi-task • Ability to perform well under pressure • Knowledge of Farm Equipment • Computer literacy in Excel, Word • Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation • Valid passport to attend training seminars outside Canada The successful candidate must be a team player with a good work ethic and professional manner. Competitive salary with benefits. Please submit resumes to:

Dan R Winchester 2301 Hwy. 31, P.O. Box 743 Winchester, Ontario, K0C 2K0 or e-mail nick@danr.ca

COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dixons Corners Pastor: Rev. Clarence Witten 613-652-2400 (Church) Sunday 10:00 am - Morning Worship Service 42tfc

ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Winchester Office: 613-774-3333 A warm welcome awaits everyone Interim Minister Rev. Bob Martin Sunday 10:00 am - Divine Worship 43tfc

WINCHESTER WESLEYAN CHURCH Home of the HUB! (Friday Night Teen Drop-in) Sunday Services 10:30 am - Worship Service and Sunday School 613-774-3137 537 Main St., Winchester www.winchesterwesleyan.com 43tfc

WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH

WINCHESTER UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Office: 613-774-2512 Hours: Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 am-12 noon Rev. Christine Lowson 613-269-9368 Sunday WINCHESTER SPRINGS 9:30 am - Worship Service WINCHESTER 11:00 am - Worship Service, Sunday School and Nursery 43tfc

Traditional Music-centred Services

Sunday 10:00 am - Adult Sunday Bible Study 11:00 am - Worship Service, Pre-School, Sunday School Everyone Welcome Pastors Bud McKibbon Mollie McKibbon 25tfc CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Williamsburg, Ont. Church 613-535-2227 Office 613-535-1882 www.williamsburgcrc.org Pastor: Rev. John Noordhof Sunday 9:30 am - Worship Service 7:00 pm - Evening Service Please be our guest this week 43tfc

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BANKRUPTCY SALE GINSBERG-GINGRAS TRUSTEES IN BANKRUPTCY

have ordered the sale of the entire assets of

HOME FIREPLACE & PATIO INC.

J V L HOME IMPROVEMENTS

WEEKEND SALE

Friday, April 22-Monday, April 25 JOHN VAN LANEN Cell 613-447-1631

• Roofing • Siding, Soffit & Fascia • Seamless Eavestroughing

A large selection of the finest patio furniture and fireplaces by leading manufacturers: Outdoor Lifestyle, Tropicana, Regency, Supreme, Bahama Winds, Kettler

Farmer / Flea Market Opportunities Available LOCATION:

12076 Main St., Winchester (between the arena and Tim Hortons) START DATE:

May 1, 2011 For more information please call 613-774-5635

ALL ITEMS AT WHOLESALE PRICING OR LESS CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT 2169 County Rd. 22, (Shanly Rd.), Cardinal Exit 730 on the 401 Contact: 1-888-657-1909 • info@capitalasset.ca www.capitalasset.ca

Liquidation Sale Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Auction Sale Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:00 am Rideau Auctions Inc. Corner of Hwy. 31 & 43 - Winchester, ON

Metcalfe Agricultural Society

Canon HFM 30 camcorder; digital cameras; ladies’ & men’s watches; 4-pc. patio set (sofa, 2 chairs & table); 7-pc. patio table set; First Alert gun safe; bathroom vanities; office chair; Brada electric stove; GE electric stove; GE wine cooler; GE washer & dryer; GE front-load washer & dryer; GE apt. size deep freezer; GE fridge; GE portable dishwasher; sectional sofas; 3-pc. leather sofa sets; bookcase; TV stands; shower enclosure; utility sinks; microwave; 7-pc. dining room set; projector screen; area rugs; ceiling fans; king-size bed; queen-size bed; outdoor lights; solar lights; assortment of mattress & box springs; treadmill; power incline; AB circle; photocopier; Point of Sale unit; quantity of models and radio control models from a bankrupt hobby shop; plus much, much more.

Viewing: April 21, 2011, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 10% Buyers Premium applies on all purchases Terms: Cash; Interac; Mastercard; Visa

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Sale being conducted by Rideau Auctions Inc.

Office Administrator

www.rideauauctions.com

www.metcalfefair.com Metcalfe, On The Metcalfe Agricultural Society (producer of the Metcalfe Fair) is seeking an energetic, community minded Administrator to work part-time in our main office. How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to benfisher76@hotmail.com by April 22, 2011. No calls please. Main Areas of Responsibility: • Under the direction of the Fair Board Executive and in cooperation with the Fair Board and the Fair’s extensive volunteer committee structure, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Metcalfe Fair office. As an innovative leader, the successful candidate will be required to have a strong understanding of the geographic, economic, political, social and cultural differences affecting agriculture; will act as a key administrative resource for storage activities, grounds and facilities booking; and be responsible for the supervision of staff and contractors. Education: • Formal academic training in business management or office administration (or equivalent practical experience); complemented with a sound agricultural/rural background. Experience: • Demonstrated administrative office experience; experience supervising staff and contractors. Specific experience in a special event and/or agricultural environment an asset. Qualifications: • Good working knowledge of financial administration and budgeting; pertinent legislation/regulations affecting hosting of large special events; farming/farm practices and livestock; agricultural societies; fundraising activities; Robert’s rules of order. Computer literacy in a Windows environment including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets and database software. Excellent administrative; interpersonal/communication; public relations; marketing; organization; written skills and attention to detail in correspondence and record keeping. Good command of the English language with the ability to deal cooperatively and effectively with Board Members, volunteers, staff, renters, the general public, governments/agencies, suppliers, the media, and other contacts. We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those under consideration will be contacted.

9:00 am to 8:00 pm

Thursday, April 21, 2011 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

NEW DAY! Saturday, April 23, 2011 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Rideau Auctions Inc. 2250 County Rd. 31, Winchester, ON

SUPER DISCOUNTS UP TO 50% OFF 1000’s of Pieces of Ladies’/Men’s & Children’s Clothes: Jeans; sweaters; dresses; pants; skirts; bras; jackets; boxers; swimsuits; shoes; slippers; lounge pants; shirts; pj’s; robes; winter boots; rain boots; t-shirts; winter clothes; yoga pants; ball caps

Electronics: Teac table radio; battery chargers; digital cameras; game cartridges; camcorder; printers; HDTV cable kits; My book external hard drives

Housewares: Bread makers; turkey fryer; Expresso maker; Juiceman blender; kettles; pressure cooker; pots; pans; bowls; buffet servers; dishes; mugs

Linen: Sheet sets; comforters; bedskirts; tablecloths; towels

Toys: Dream Kitchen; Barbie dolls; Star Wars; Legos; Fisher Price; Hot Wheels; bats; footballs; soccer nets

Musical Instruments: Flutes; trumpets; clarinets; acoustic guitar; guitar and amplifier; keyboards; electronic drum kit

Games: Clue; Monopoly; Trivial Pursuit; foosball table

Jewellery: Watches

COMPLETE SCHENLEA HOLSTEIN DISPERSAL FOR JOE SCHENKELS, PARKER RIDGE, NB Selling at Hugh Fawcett Sale Arena Winchester, Ontario

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 12 NOON

120 REGISTERED HOLSTEINS SELL 60 MILK COWS – Classified, DHI tested, all AI sired and bred, vacc. & preg. checked. Over 200 BCA for milk, fat and protein. Many young cows due through summer and fall. 60 HEIFERS AND COWS – 14 bred heifers due in 2011. Outstanding PB heifers by top AI sires. Some good 4-H prospects here. Note: This herd is on a haylage, hay and grain diet. They go outside every day and have excellent feet and legs. Many EX and VGs sell with their daus. Catalogues online and at ringside

CONTACT SALE MANAGER

HUGH FAWCETT AUCTIONS INC.

WINCHESTER, ONTARIO • 613-774-3363 • Fax 613-774-5537

www.hughfawcettauctions.com

Furniture: Projector screen; sectional sofa; 3-piece leather sofa sets; vanities; 7-piece dining room set; sofa tables; coffee tables; 5piece dinette set; utility sinks; TV stands; 7-piece patio set; bookcase; queen-size bed set; shower enclosure; electric fireplace; lamps; clocks; mattress and box springs

Beauty Supplies: Perfume; Fructis; scented soap; Olive oil body wash; Neolia body lotion; gift baskets; Listerine; Neutrogena supplies; makeup; hair accessories

School Supplies: Crayons; eraser kits; pens; classroom kits; chipboard kits; large assortment of books; book bags

Misc. Items: Bicycles; bicycle trailer; ceiling fans; electronic scales; solar lights; ribbon; 9-piece dog starter kit; dog beds; luggage; hockey bags; Bionaire heaters; boat anchors; flashlights; misc. boat supplies; BBQ accessories; lawn folding chairs; area rugs; gun safe; large quantity of dollar store items; Easter supplies; photo albums; candles

SAFETY COVERALLS: 1-piece, fire resistant, reflective strips

GO GREEN – BRING YOUR OWN BAGS Plus many more items too numerous to mention Terms: Cash; Interac; Mastercard; Visa

www.rideauauctions.com UPCOMING EVENTS April 16 – 9:00 am - Public Vehicle/Equipment Auction April 16 – 10:30 am - Unreserved Farm Auction April 20, 21 & 23 – 9:00 am - Liquidation Sale April 23 – 9:00 am - Furniture Auction May 11, 12 & 13 – 9:00 am - Liquidation Sale May 21 – 9:00 am - Public Vehicle/Equipment Auction

The Winchester Press Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Buckle up!

Seatbelt law turns 35 WINCHESTER — It has been 35 years since seatbelt laws came into effect in Ontario (1976), and the milestone is being celebrated by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as the 2011 Spring Seatbelt Campaign kicks off. The province-wide blitz will run starting today (Wed., April 13) until Sat., April 23. During that time, the OPP will be stepping up enforcement throughout the province to ensure that motorists and passengers buckle up. According to the force, using a seatbelt is the single most effective way to reduce the chance of injury or death in a motor vehicle collision. Yet, tragically, countless fatalities and injuries relating to seatbelt use have continued to occur needlessly each year throughout the past three and a half decades. Last year (2010) on OPPpatrolled roadways, 89 people lost their lives in collisions in which lack of seatbelt use was a causal factor, and 4,200 people were injured for the same reason. So far this year (2011), seven people have died in collisions in which lack of seatbelt use was a causal factor and 855 have been seriously injured. Compared to this same time last year, 13 died and 913 were injured. The OPP will be focusing its efforts on child restraints during this campaign to raise awareness about the need to properly secure children in a

vehicle. A properly used child seat reduces a child’s risk of injury in a crash by as much as 75 per cent, yet many child car seats are incorrectly used or improperly installed. When used correctly, a booster seat provides 60 per cent more protection than a seatbelt alone. In a collision, children using seatbelts instead of booster seats are three and a half times more likely to suffer significant injury, and four times more likely to suffer head injury. OPP detachments regularly run child car-seat safety clinics and the OPP is encouraging everyone to contact their local OPP detachment or their local police service for more information. “In 1976, Ontario became the first province to require all drivers and passengers to wear a seatbelt,” said the OPP’s Larry Beechey. “After all these years OPP officers across this province are just as committed to ensuring that occupants buckle up.”

Did you know? • A driver who is not wearing a seatbelt is more than 40 times more likely to be killed in a crash than one who is properly buckled. • The annual Spring Seatbelt Campaign is a partnership between the OPP, Ontario Police Services, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, and other road safety partners.

OBITUARIES Dorothy Tait

Muriel Pauline Ciavaglia

Dorothy Tait, a resident of Williamsburg for the past 38 years, passed away suddenly at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Thurs., March 31, 2011. She was 80. She was born in Oakland County, Michigan on Sept. 29, 1930, to parents Hugh and May Cummings (nee McKnight). At six months of age, her family moved to the Uxbridge area. Dorothy married Bill Tait on Nov. 25, 1950, and together they had three daughters: Lynne, Cathy, and Clara. In June of 1973, they bought a farm in Williamsburg. They moved their family there, and she and Bill dairy farmed for 24 years. Upon retirement, they enjoyed their travels across Canada and parts of the United States. They also enjoyed their trailer on McGowan Lake where Dorothy enjoyed fishing and camping with her family. She especially enjoyed teaching her grandchildren the thrill of catching the “big one.” Dorothy also loved a good game of cards, reading, and working in her flower beds. Dorothy and Bill belonged to four Old Time Fiddler clubs in the area, where they made many life-long friends. On Nov. 25, 2011, Dorothy and Bill celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary amidst family and friends. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Bill her daughters, Lynne (Graham) Casselman of RR#1 Williamsburg, Cathy (Philip) Tupper of RR#2 Williamsburg, and Clara Erdman (Blair Cooper) of Orleans, her sister, Rena Hudson of Uxbridge, her grandchildren, Adele, James, Wendy, Adam, Chad, Leslie, Courtney, Ryan, Christian, and six greatgrandchildren. She was predeceased by sisters Isabel Turner and Doris Tait. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg on Sun., April 3 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service was held at the funeral home on Mon., April 4 at 11 am with Rev. Christine Lowson officiating, followed by interment at Maple Ridge Cemetery in Chesterville. The pallbearers were James Garlough, Chad Garlough, Christian Cooper, Adam Erdman, Mike Reynolds, and Ryan Casselman. The honourary pallbearers were granddaughters Courtney Garlough, Leslie Erdman, Adele Cowan, and Wendy Casselman. Donations to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

June 21, 1925 - April 5, 2011 It is with great sadness the family of Muriel Ciavaglia announce her passing on April 5, 2011, at the age of 85 years. Muriel will be dearly missed by her husband of 66 years, Alfred, as well as her children Mark (Kathryn) of Kincardine, Donna (Rick) Chimko of Edmonton, Robert (Carolyn) of Winnipeg, and Rosanna Ciavaglia of Edmonton. Muriel is survived by her grandchildren, Amy (Shion) and Nicholas (Karen) Chimko of Edmonton; Gina and John (Melanie) Ciavaglia of Winnipeg; Matthew (Jennifer), Andrew (Cynthia) Ciavaglia, Zoe (Jeff) MacCrostie of Ontario; and eight great-grandchildren. Left to honour her memory are her sisters, Lila McClelland and Avis Pitcher. She was predeceased by her parents, Willis and Florence, brothers Lorne, Dalton, Walley, and Myles Casselman, and sisters Mourine Barklay and Emily Casselman. A visitation was held at Memories Funeral Home in Edmonton (780-454-9111) on Fri., April 8 at 12 pm. The funeral service followed the visitation at 1 pm. Interment took place at Northern Lights Cemetery in Edmonton. The family would like to thank the staff of Capital Care Dickinsfield, 2B for their genuine care and compassion shown to Muriel during her time there. Donations in Muriel’s memory may be made directly to Capital Care Dickinsfield Foundation, 14225-94 Street, Edmonton, AB T5E 6C6. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.memoriesfuneral.com.

OBITUARIES which appeared in the Winchester Press from 2002-2011 are archived on our web site at www.winchesterpress.on.ca

Funding available to improve your surface and groundwater Apply today to the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program is now receiving applications for 2011. Submit your application before May 1 to the Landowner Resource Centre. With many funding projects, you can easily improve your surface water and groundwater quality. The new program offers new grant levels for many funding projects including: • Buffer strips • Grassed waterways • Livestock restrictions • Land retirement • Stream bank stabilization • Tile outlet protection • Tile drain control structures • Educational initiatives • and many more projects Farm owners and operators within rural Ottawa and farmers within urban Ottawa who have completed a third edition Environmental Farm Plan are eligible to apply. Funding is still available to decommission wells within the City’s urban boundary. The Ottawa Rural Clean Water Grants Program is delivered in partnership with the three Conservation Authorities - Mississippi Valley, Rideau Valley, and South Nation. Contact the LandOwner Resource Centre at 613-692-3571, toll free at 1-800-267-3504 ext. 1128 or 1132. Visit ottawa.ca/cleanwater for more eligibility details.

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July 7 deadline for Clean Water Program applications WINCHESTER — Applications for funding under the 2011 Clean Water Program are now being accepted by South Nation Conservation (SNC). In operation since 1993, the program provides funding for projects like controlled tile drainage structures, buffer strips, fencing along waterways, and stream bank erosion controls. There are a total of 13 dif-

ferent projects that qualwith a total $280,000 doify for grants nated and 100 landowner Clean Water Program grants of more To date, Clean Water water quality projects than $2.1 million dollars have contributed Program grants of more supported. to 681 completed projects, with than $2.1 million dollars “The Clean Water have contributed to 681 Program is fortunate to a total estimated value of over $10 million. completed projects, with have a dedicated, longa total estimated value of term corporate donor like over $10 million. According to SNC, local watercourses. Parmalat,” said Ronda Boutz, Water Parmalat Canada has emerged as Quality Co-ordinator at South Naalmost 15,000 kilograms of phosphorus is prevented from entering the major sponsor of the program, tion Conservation.

NDDHS famine fundraiser raises $4,500 for charity WINCHESTER — This year’s 30-Hour Famine fundraiser at North Dundas District High School was a milestone for Lea and Jonny Zollinger. Combined, the two raised more than $1,500 for World Vision, while that total joins the more than $5,500 raised by various Zollinger family members throughout the years. In total, 54 NDDHS students took part in the 2011 event. Held over two days (Thurs., April 7 and Fri., April 8), the 11th annual campaign helped to raise more than $4,500 for the child protection division of the international relief and development organization. This year’s top three fundraisers were Lea Zollinger ($1,250), Jonny Zollinger ($466), and Erin VanWinden ($327.59). “These funds raised are appreciated,” said Joanne Leduc, NDDHS French teacher and 30-Hour Famine group leader. “For these students, there is light at the end of the hunger tunnel, but for others, there is no light.”

Landowners are urged submit their applications as soon as possible. Applications must be received by Thurs., July 7 for review by the Clean Water Committee at their Mon., July 25 meeting. Due to funding limitations, only one review meeting will be held this year. For more information, call 1877-984-2948, extension 238, or vsylvia@nation.on.ca.

Butch & Clayton Oldfords’ Customer Appreciation Draw To thank all the nice people

who bought and sold properties (many did both) ‘BUTCH’ OLDFORD CLAYTON OLDFORD through us over the last year, we have teamed up Broker Sales Representative with local merchants to create a customer DIRECT LINE DIRECT LINE 613-229-7795 appreciation gift basket of gift certificates and cash 613-880-1880 to be won from the list of our 2010 customers! Our first-place winner took home over $1,000 in value and our second-place winner brings home over $250 in value of prizes! Our second lucky client and your new neighbours were Matt Holmes and Jessica Laneville. Matt and Jessica's gift basket was generously supplied by the Cass Bridge Gift Shop and includes $100 cash and gift certificates from Mike Dean's Super Food Store. Thanks to all our clients for working with us throughout 2010!

No food, no problem — locally North Dundas District High School teacher Joanne Leduc, who also acts as the 30-Hour Famine group leader, presented a special plaque to Jonny and Lea Zollinger at the conclusion of this year’s event on Fri., April 8. The hardware commemorates the more than $5,500 raised by various Zollinger family members throughout the years. Press Photos — Uhrig

The 30-Hour Famine is a World Vision event that takes place in roughly 20 countries each year. Its beginnings are traced back to 1971 when 14 Calgary students staged a

“starve-in” event in a church basement. Millions of dollars have been raised throughout the years, and in 2007 alone, Canadian youth raised more than $4.5 million.

**Please note: the grand prize basket was generously provided by Cass Bridge Gift Shop. We regret any errors.**

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ike many eastern Ontario communities, the Winchester Press has many villages and hamlets within its coverage region that are “gettin’ up there” in years. The settlement now Amanda known as Winchester Smith-Millar, was officially editor incorporated in 1888 (coincidentally, this newspaper was founded that year, too). Before that, Chesterville was known as Winchester; its neighbour was called West Winchester. With many area buildings dating back a full century – and others even 150 years – communities are facing a dilemma: Should we spend the money to restore our architectural history, rip these buildings down, or find an alternative solution? If the structure in question is privately owned, should the public get involved in the facility’s fate – and if so, how? While there appears to be a recent surge in restoration projects, some groups have already successfully saved various buildings. For example, the Old Town Hall in Winchester is enjoying a renaissance. The facility was converted into a theatre, providing a true stage in the village to arts groups – chiefly, our homegrown theatre troupe, the Dundas County Players. Alas, sometimes, age wins the battle against our senior buildings, as was the case for the Flynn Hotel. Arguably one of Chesterville’s most beautiful houses, its elegance and prestige faded over time, especially after it became the “adult entertainment” establishment Lulu’s.

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Eventually, the “Old Flynn” was condemned, then torn down by the township last year. While the hotel faced an unhappy end, its property did not, as the Chesterville Green Action gang partnered with the Township of North Dundas to open a community park on the vacant lot. In the following special section within our Spring Home Improvement & Real Estate Guide, the Press has profiled a handful of the local buildings of historical significance that are being creatively restored, revamped, or repurposed for an alternative future. We’ll also introduce you to the local residents and entrepreneurs who thought “outside the box,” planning a new fate for buildings that the rest of us may have never imagined. Keepin’ it local, home improvement style In addition to the architectural section, we have plenty of other local features and material within the pages for our Spring Home Improvement & Real Estate Guide. Check out the following pages for stories about subdivision updates, rezonings, and locally available products that are innovating the home improvement industry. Don’t forget to read the offerings from our columnists: Adele Eyman, who also writes “Confessions of a Country Convert” for the regular section of our paper; newcomer Carrie Fawcett, who will be contributing to our ongoing annual special publications; and regular-letterwriter-turned-contributor Janice Atkey Videto. (Interesting sidebar: This last contributor’s good-natured

The Flynn Hotel, pictured here middemolition in a 2010 archive shot.

disagreement over an editorial by yours truly regarding the nutritional value of milk led to the birth of her column, “The Lighthearted Vegetarian,” which, like Fawcett’s submissions, will appear in our special publications.) Thank you, ladies, for contributing to our paper and making the development of this edition an enjoyable process. Thanks as well to our readers for supporting our paper. We hope you enjoy what we’ve prepared for this edition, as well as all our locally produced topicall supplements (including Lawn and Garden, Car Care, June is Dairy Month, and more). To provide suggestions or feedback, please contact me by phone at 613-774-2524 or by email at news@winchesterpress.on.ca.

Winchester’s Old Town Hall is thriving once more and provides a home for the Dundas County Players. Pictured in a file photo from last year’s smash production, Hotbed Hotel, are Charles Laurin (left), Roger Boake, and Tony Glen.

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The exterior facade is still marked by signs of the past, but inside, a complete overhaul has lead to a rejuvenation of the decades-old building. “Chesterville is a pretty cool place, you know,” said Edwards. “A lot of [development] is going on here right now, and with our work, we hope to contribute to that.” In the downstairs portion of the once abandoned two-storey structure, the bar portion has been cleared of tables and chairs, with plans for a community cafe. The restaurant area, meanwhile, is now a children’s education area, with space for youth to make crafts and play games. Worship now takes place in the old banquet hall, an area that doubles as a community meeting facility. Upstairs, the space now houses offices, with an existing apartment left virtually as-is. In the future, the one-room living space may serve as emergency shelter for fire victims or people struggling through a family crisis, Edwards said. The twist with the project, however, is that all labour-intensive work was performed entirely by volunteers. Noble Missions, a ministry that devotes time, energy, and resources to constructing church buildings throughout North and South America, as well as Europe and Asia, was brought on board as project manager.

Gathering steam The former Fulton Block on Water Street in Chesterville has become the new home for the Gathering House. Inside, the space has been transformed into a drop-in cafe, as well as worship and office space. Press Photos – Uhrig

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recalled, set the stage for a whirlwind of experiences. “We put in an offer in January and didn’t hear CHESTERVILLE anything until late October [2010],” he said. or more than 170 years, the A big problem for the couple, congregation the beginning, was nailing in th gathered to down financing options. dow ur cover worship every Sunday. Because the site was once a Bec Featured on o Today, however, the pews church, no bank would finance chu are gone, removed to make the purchase, Roberts said. way for boxes and other (Roberts, who preferred not to (Ro furniture, everything tucked reveal rev too many details, simply away until required for use. stated sta that, in the eyes of most The building rests on banks, it’s a “weird” building.) ba property overlooking the Soon enough, an alternative South Nation River in means of payment was m Chesterville. From its opening obtained, and the Roberts were ob in 1829 to its closing in 2005, made aware their bid had been m it was known as Holy Trinity selected. se Anglican Church. Flash forward six Now, it’s 37 Queen Street, months, the former religious m the future home of Dylan space appears more like a s Roberts and his wife, Krista. cconstruction zone, not yet “We’ve always wanted to resembling a home. live in an old church, a barn, or “It’s been going well so even an old schoolhouse,” said far,” said Roberts. “But, as Roberts. “When this opportunity y expected, there have been was presented, we took it.” some hiccups.” The situation became a reality After Aft ttaking ki ownership, Roberts discovered the six years ago when the Anglican Diocese of foundation in the rear of the building was bowing Ottawa allowed the church to be put up for sale. due to a crack that was causing groundwater to Following the posting of an advertisement in seep in, flooding portions of the basement. local newspapers, offers began coming in. (Years “The hardest part was digging it up because it prior to that decision, Anglican churches in South was a thick clay surface and it was getting into Mountain and Crysler were also shut down due to November, so the ground was freezing,” he said. shrinking demographics.) “It’s backfilled with sand now, and we added extra In January 2009, the Roberts made a waterproofing material.” conditional offer for the property. That, Roberts • continued on next page

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With the exterior work taken care of, it came time to plan a look for the inside. “It was hard to get a feel for what we were getting into,” said Roberts. “Not a lot of people could tell us what work had been done inside over the years, so we had to find out for ourselves.” A rear portion was added some time in the 1980s, and it’s that space the couple hopes to transform into a living area. “It will be entirely open concept,” said Roberts. “Right now, there is a bathroom, which we expanded, and a kitchen; with the rest [of the space] we want to add maybe an office and some kind of living room.” Downstairs, however, was a different story. For years, Ye Olde Bargain Shoppe operated out of the basement, and throughout that time, there were no windows or proper walls, and no blocked-in ceiling, leaving beams exposed.

“It’s been up to us to build the walls and drywall, and put in windows,” said Roberts, adding the space will become two bedrooms. Back upstairs, the main church portion, formerly home to the congregation, is scheduled to one day become a music area, where Roberts hopes to teach drums, while his wife intends to expand her pottery hobby with a fullfledged studio. “We both really like the space, but any planning for in here is in the infancy stages,” he said. As the rebuild continues, Roberts said he and his wife have received a number of compliments about the work being done, with many people expressing appreciation that they didn’t simply tear the structure down and start new. “It’s nice to know that this building has a lot of fond memories and stories attached to it,” said Roberts.

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P.J. Breaks is renovating the former McCloskey Hotel in Chesterville to create a boarding house for artists upstairs – and, if his vision is realized, a hoppin’ community “hub” downstairs to serve beer, wine, pizza, and maybe more, depending on which entrepreneurs get involved. Breaks wants North Dundas residents and future friends from beyond its boundaries to congregate at 22 Victoria St., where music, theatre, film, and visual arts can be discussed, created, performed, and celebrated.

hen one lists ambitious plans to restore local historical treasures, no revitalization is perhaps more unconventional than the one P.J. Breaks has set out to accomplish. The owner of Mountain Station Pizza has turned his focus from the successful pizzeria in his home hamlet to neighbouring Chesterville and the dormant McCloskey Hotel – an establishment where many a local resident can remember having his first drink. Construction is ongoing at a structure that, in one section, is a century and a half old. “We saved the building, basically,” Breaks told the Winchester Press during a recent interview at 22 Victoria Street as crews painted upstairs. Breaks’ vision for a local rural centre for the arts can be divided into two categories: upstairs and downstairs. Based around the concept of a co-op, artists in the fields of theatre, music, visual arts, and film can live in the upstairs dorm-style rooms for a cheap price ($294 a month, utilities included) and produce their work. Through the hotel website

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He also aims to find a willing entrepreneur to serve fine wine and beer, and establish the McCloskey as the place to get wrapped up in a political discussion, discuss “big ideas,” build a sense of community, be exposed to live music and theatre – and most of all, provide local artists with a venue to run special events and showcase their work without moving to the city. Brilliant plan or hairbrained idea? If any sort of eastern Ontario rural centre for the arts, co-op or otherwise, sounds like a far-fetched concept, Breaks points out that similar ventures are common in European countries like England and France. For a more local example, he cites the Black Sheep Inn, a 1920s loggers’ tavern and roadhouse that in the last 13 years was reborn as an artistic focal point in Wakefield, Quebec that draws talented artists and their fans alike to the rural setting for top-notch live performances. Before Breaks’ vision can be realized, however, he must focus on home improvement at a level he has never experienced before. There were the obvious needs for improvement at 22 Victoria, like the basement, boilers, proper heating and lighting, and the overall restoration of upstairs units that Breaks likens to a nightmare scene from a Charles Dickens novel. But then, there were the regulations that, according to Breaks, were created for good reason. Safety rules give

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Hotel rebirth a work of art began in earnest: “I’ve seen a lot of double brick, but this is triple brick!” mimicked This reality hit Breaks full-force, he Breaks with a grin. “We’ve got it down to said, when he was in Paris and spotted the natural wood!” a functional building that carried an While the McCloskey doesn’t look overhead engraved date from 800 years terribly different from the outside, the ago. upstairs is completely modernized. The Breaks recalled his sense of awe when co-op style dorms are small, simple, he realized how long the structure had bright, and clean unfurnished rooms, and been allowed to live. communal, modern bathrooms are pretty “Somebody, at some point, put in electricity and plumbing,” Breaks pointed much finished. The smell of new paint and wood lingers in the air. out. Breaks said there are already a few artists committed to the co-op lifestyle, The price tag and he’s currently trying to figure out who Breaks estimated that cosmetic and structural improvements carry a total price will be the parties involved downstairs. He’s prepared to offer a “sweetheart tag of about $300,000. deal” to capable and creative For Breaks and his wife, Mo, the entrepreneurs willing to do business with McCloskey purchase and upgrades himself. represent a significant investment – and “I’m open to anybody who’s Breaks noted he’s not shy about telling committed,” he said. people. “We’ve maxed out everything. Even As for the McCloskey renovations, credit cards,” he said. Breaks said they’re a lot of work, but will However, among the mounting be worth it in the end if it means he can expenses, Breaks noted that there were share the leadership responsibility and plenty of pleasant surprises during the not have to perform both the labour and restoration process thus far – mostly oversight – as is the case for Mountain after the modern and sometimes flimsy Station Pizza. The Breaks family run their exteriors were removed. popular pizza venture downstairs and live It was even more fun, said Breaks, to above deck. eavesdrop on the tradespeople as they “We did it because we just wanted marvelled at the old architecture that to be home with our kids,” said Breaks would be uncovered once renovations of Mountain Station. “I’m a one• continued from previous page

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espite months of spending his free time covered in sawdust, handyman Vince Zandbelt is still determined to restore Winchester’s former Royal Bank to its 1900s-era elegance. Zandbelt, who owns the structure, decided to overhaul the first floor when its most recent tenant, Crazy Loonies, closed. After some preliminary improvements revealed the building’s original beauty beneath, Zandbelt couldn’t help but commit to restoring the old bank to its original architectural beauty. His first big steps included exposing the old brick pillars beside the front windows. He also had quite the thrill when he discovered a hardwood floor base hiding beneath the comparatively cheap plywood boards. Zandbelt cleaned and restored the ornate tin ceiling, painstakingly chipping away at old paint and guck covering the decorative pattern. He researched and ordered new tiles to replace the ones he

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rom the upstairs units of the McCloskey Hotel in Chesterville, one can see that the village is in the middle of a rebirth – and, according to P.J. Breaks, a renaissance. Both the economy and morale were low following the old Nestlé plant’s closure a few years back. It seemed, indeed, like Chesterville was in big trouble. Who would want to buy a house or raise a family in a community where the principal employer had closed its doors? Would Chesterville survive as a bedroom community? Those questions may be silenced due to some positive developments in the village that used to smell like chocolate on many a sunny afternoon. Breaks noted that his own plans to turn the sleepy McCloskey Hotel into a booming community hub and artists’ co-op is one of many inspiring improvements in the area. From his recently restored building, he can see the old Cork and Barrel, now home to the church group called the Gathering House. He can also view the river, which benefitted from a $1.5-million grant to redevelop the waterfront. Not to mention the

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closed Flynn Hotel (later known as the adult entertainment joint Lulu’s), located on the other side of the river, was condemned and demolished, but is currently being redeveloped as a park through a partnership supported through a variety of groups; chiefly, the Township of North Dundas, TD Canada Trust, and one of Chesterville’s non-architectural treasures, the Green Action Gang. “We have to have something special here, or we’ll be sucked into Kemptville,” said Breaks.

Winchester’s renovations Meanwhile, Winchester is also going through its own downtown redevelopment. Businesses seem to come and go along the main intersection. But thanks to both the community and the township, the dusty downtown parking lot has been converted into a beautiful park. Jamie Shadbolt is closing his doors as a corner store at the main intersection, and it remains unclear what will happen to his downtown storefront unit. But upstairs, a new developer already plans to redevelop the units into apartments.

Winchester Video has purchased some of the former Crazy Loonies stock, keeping the “general store” concept downtown. Meanwhile, a new dance studio is undergoing renovations along Main Street. With all this building and improvement downtown (including Vince Zandbelt’s restoration project for the bottom floor of the former Royal Bank), it may give the Township of North Dundas’ future economic development officer a more beautiful community to promote. • continued on next page

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This is evident to the North Dundas Chamber of Commerce, who organized a survey in December of 2010 to alert council of the organization’s priorities. The need to market the community better emerged as a key concern. (North Dundas is currently seeking to hire a economic development officer.) “Part of marketing is to tell people what you have,” Owen Shortt, North Dundas Chamber of Commerce president, told council earlier this year while presenting the survey’s results. “And I think that’s a big challenge. And needless to say, I’m sure there are people at this table who have a better view of marketing than others. As I’m sure there are businesses out here that do a better job of advertising than others.” But, he said, it’s important to promote what Winchester has to offer. Sometimes, a communitywide home improvement of our existing treasures is an excellent investment for all residents.

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Repurposing Remember when people used a dresser drawer as a makeshift baby bed? The drawer would be removed from the dresser, emptied, and set on the floor. A folded blanket, quilt, by Adele Eyman or towel padded the drawer’s bottom, and rolled-up towels padded its sides. The baby could then be safely laid inside. This is an example of repurposing, or using furniture in new or different ways. Here are two other ways to make new use of dresser drawers: • As under-bed storage. Attach furniture castors (from the hardware store) to the bottom of the drawer at the corners. Fill with desired items and roll the drawer under the bed. Some people add a fabric, plastic or wooden lid. • Shelving. Remove hardware and stack drawers on their sides. Depending on their number and size, arrange the drawers to stand on their long or short sides. The drawer bottoms become the back of the shelf unit. Some people paint or wallpaper the inside of the drawers before putting them together. Secure the final arrangement with nails or screws while holding the sides of adjacent drawers together. Most furniture can be re-imagined as doing something new. Here are some other repurposing ideas: • Add castors to a trunk or large hardsided suitcase to make a rolling coffee table that doubles as extra storage. • Add castors to a bedside table to make a small kitchen island. • Remove the hinges from a set of folding doors and use the two pieces as sides for a new bookshelf. Fasten them to a thin sheet of plywood for the back; add shelf clips (from the hardware store) and shelves. From www.realaction.ca.

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art or decoupage images. Faux finishes, made popular by designer and television personality Debbie Travis, take painted surfaces to a whole new level. Use her popular DIY guides to put a faux wood grain, marble, granite, tortoiseshell, or lacquer finish onto an uninspiring piece. Or, simply add some texture, crackle or distress to the paint job to give it the popular country primitive look. For ideas and inspiration, check out “10 Painted Refinishing Pieces: Making Old Loves Work in The easiest way to refinish furniture is to New Homes” by Sarah Starkey at www. paint it – unless, of course, it is a priceless re-nest.com/re-nest/roundup/10-paintedantique. Blogger Eren Hays San Pedro pieces-making-old-loves-work-in-newfrom simpleorganic.net, the online blog homesroundup-141702. about sustainable and healthy living for the Other makeover ideas abound in mainstream population, says “paint is my decorating books and magazines. Here are best friend.” She notes that nearly every kind some favourites: of furniture looks good when painted white • Replace the glass in cabinet doors, and can brighten a dull room, especially if using different materials to create different the repainted piece is large. Note too that looks. Use chicken wire for a rustic, the paint colour “white” comes in a range of country look. Or, instead of chicken wire, shades and finishes, giving a wide range of use punched metal. Transfer a folk art possible finished effects. design onto a thin sheet of metal that has All the furniture in a room should been cut to fit the opening in the door. match, but not necessarily be the same. In fact, a mix of different furniture styles makes a visually interesting space. Eren suggests painting the pieces that don’t match in the same colour to create a more unified look. But paint refinishing needn’t stop at just new paint. Use painter’s tape and different colours to make stripes, plaids, borders or even polkadots. Embellish the newly painted surface with stencil

• Lean an old wooden ladder against a wall in the bathroom. Hang towels on the ladder’s rungs to create a towel rack. Or, suspend the ladder from the ceiling, and parallel to it. Hook hanging plants on the rungs to create a plant display. • Use a chest of drawers for storage of office supplies and paper files. The possibilities are limited only by your imagination.

Use an awl and hammer to punch evenly spaced holes along the design. For an entirely different look, swap out the glass for wallpaper or fabric. Both can add coordinating colours and intricate designs to the piece. As well, the fabric panels can be gathered, pleated or tied much like curtains, further customizing the overall effect. • Add decorative trim to pieces. For open shelving, tack or glue lace along the edge of each shelf. Instead of lace, design a punched paper edging, following the instructions in any paper craft DIY guide. Alter this look by using synthetic suede and a simple design for a more masculine effect; or, cover the edge of each shelf with a gathered fabric strip for a more feminine look. • Sew decorative trim to upholstered furniture to add character, define its shape and even cover up minor fabric wear. Choose trim with finished edges and use upholstery or other heavy-duty thread plus a long upholstery needle for stitching. Consider fringe, cording, tassels, lace, and novelty trims to suit the piece. • Swap out a piece’s existing hardware with another type. Replacing drawer pulls and cabinet handles on furniture and cupboards give a fast and easy face lift for the kitchen, bedroom, or bath. • Decorate with duct tape. This handyman’s toolkit essential now comes in several colours and textures and can be used to fix anything, including fabric tears in the sofa. But don’t just patch it – wrap the whole she-bang in duct tape. The resulting effect, seen at ducttaperepairs. com, is surprisingly attractive. This year, when you give your place a spring makeover, consider giving your furniture one as well. With a little DIY information and imagination, you can use the furniture you already have to give your space a new look without buying any new furniture. Adele Eyman is a South Mountain resident and volunteer opinion writer for the Winchester Press’ main section, as well as the newspaper’s various supplements. Her monthly column, “Confessions of a Country Convert,” examines the quaint, quirky, and sometimes contradictory realities of the rural lifestyle.

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inchester Home Hardware owner Ken Boje is always on the hunt for intelligently designed efficiency improvement products for homeowners. That’s why, when he spotted the Canadian patent-pending technology, GetGreen, at the Home Hardware dealers’ market, he decided to enlist his store as one of the locations to offer the technology that aims to reduce home furnace gas costs and emissions. Home Hardware partnered with Green Energy Technologies Inc. to offer the product to residences. The $149.97 device works by applying a magnetic field around an incoming fuel line, attracting more oxygen to bond with hydrogen molecules to increase heat output. According to Green Energy Technologies, the process results in faster warming as fuel burns more efficiently and a furnace’s run time is shortened. (To get a better idea of how the product functions, curious viewers can check out a demonstration video at www. greenenginc.com.) There are also higher-capacity units (and an energy savings guarantee) available for bigger establishments. Winchester Home Hardware can get area businesses in contact with Green Energy Technologies for support and assistance to

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monitor savings. Boje tested the product himself at his Holmes Road business before offering it to customers. “I’m as skeptical as anybody else,” Boje said, noting that retailers – just like consumers – need to do their research because there’s a field of energy-efficient products on the marketplace that work to varying degrees of success. “There are

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hoosing a general contractor can be a daunting task. Often, the public hears media stories about labourers who have been exposed as shysters or con artists, looking to make a large profit off the backs of unsuspecting victims. While it’s true, some are, and have been convicted as such, it is just as important not to cast the same shadow over everyone in the business. That’s the philosophy of Owen Rombough and his wife, Jennifer, small business owners who operate Rombough Renovations out of their Kittle Road home. (Owen typically heads off each day to the job sites, while Jennifer manages the books and schedules the projects.) Most businesses in the industry – including the overwhelming majority of local establishments – are honourable and trustworthy, Owen noted. Only a small percentage aren’t. “Too often, I’ve run into people who are on guard because they’ve been taken once before,” said Owen. “But, once we’ve talked for a bit, I can see they get a real sense of honesty from me, and I can see their guard go down.” It’s a sentiment Jennifer agrees with. “We’re going to fix the problems that need to be fixed, and we’re going to be honest about it,” she said. In business since 2008, Owen said much of the clientele has been gathered by word of mouth, with a percentage from advertising in local papers. The work area is mostly Ottawa-based, with jobs stretching from Kanata to Orleans and into Barrhaven and Manotick. Meanwhile, Owen has worked within the immediate community, completing about 10 per cent of his business in the local area. “Almost all of them have been from referrals,” said Jennifer. “We put the odd ad out here and there, but really, it starts with a couple of people and then spreads from there.” As well, Owen said, many of the products used in the business’ projects are purchased locally and shipped directly to the city job sites. “As much as we can, we try to buy things from providers here,” he said. Rombough Renovations is also a credited member with the Better Business Bureau and is involved with the Business Breakfast Club (BBC). “The BBC group has been a lot of help,” said Jennifer. It’s within that group, which gathers every Friday, where Owen has met many of his connections, from other contractors to realtors and home stagers.

Planning essential

change of seasons can inspire any homeowner to embark on a home renovation project. Proper planning will make the job much easier. No matter who will be doing the work – a contractor or a do-it-yourselfer – proper planning is an important part of any home-improvement project. Contractors should be notified exactly as to what the homeowner wants accomplished. Homeowners need to meet with professionals, explain the work, and get realistic estimates. Do-it-yourselfers also should plan ahead to ensure they have set aside enough time for the project, have the right equipment and materials, and understand the work. Having the proper equipment means getting the tools specifically designed for the task, but also having tools that are in good condition. It is a nice idea to check that tools are in working order before beginning a project. All handles should be fixed firmly into the tool’s working end, and jaw teeth, cutters, and blades should be sharp. Throw away any damaged tools. If, when planning a project, do-it-yourselfers discover they don’t have a tool they need, they can rent, buy, or borrow it. Renting or borrowing allows them to see if they like a particular model or brand, making the decision easier when they finally decide to buy the tool. For those who want to buy the tool, many home improvement professionals recommend going to a knowledgeable local dealer. After getting the proper equipment, homeowners should follow the manufacturer’s instructions when using each tool. Tools should be kept clean, dry, and away from excessive heat. With proper planning and the right tools and materials, homeowners can be well on their way to a successful project and a more beautiful home.

“I’ve had realtors who have brought me in to spruce a house up in order to sell it,” he said. “And after the work is done, they have sold fast.” Both Owen and Jennifer also stress the importance of regular updates to homes, especially aging ones. “Taking your old moldings off and replacing them with more modern styles can drastically change the appearance of your home,” said Jennifer. Owen agreed with that. “Coupled with little things like a fresh coat of paint or a larger project such as hardwood or ceramic flooring can make a big difference,” he said. “It all helps to update and modernize.” On the list of things Rombough Renovations can do for you is painting, flooring and trim, and deck construction. But, that’s not all. “For one particular project, Owen gutted an entire basement and transformed it into a fully finished basement complete with a three-piece bathroom, rec room, laundry room, bedroom, office, and utility room,” said Jennifer. “There’s not much he doesn’t do.” Rombough Renovations aims to keep up with industry Ready to renovate developments and conveniences (such as offering Rombough Renovations’ Owen and Jennifer Rombough have payment via VISA and MasterCard) and will soon be been running the small business out of their Kittle Road home Press Photo – Uhrig found on the Internet at www.romboughrenovations.com. since 2008.

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tastes, your beliefs, and even your health elcome to my first column requirements. for the Winchester Press Together we will unmask supplements! mystery foods, get creative, and Together, we will be exploring most important, have fun! Let’s the fun world of food and get started: nutrition from a veggie point of view, while linking the Not-so-nasty kitchen subject material to the particular makeover supplement topics (home Spring Home Improvement improvement, lawn and garden, can mean cleaning out the weddings, etcetera). closets, giving the living But fear not! Every tip room a fresh coat of paint, can be applied to or that nasty “R” word every person, and – renovation! First, let’s every accompanying “renovate” our kitchen and recipe will have see how we can make a variety, flavour, healthier and more inviting and temptation, and be by Janice Atkey Videto area in which to work. • Check your perfect cookware. I like castfor iron cookware, but check any coated or anyone! I will be nonstick pans for chips in their finish, and sure to offer lots of dispose of damaged ones. substitution ideas • Check your tools. A jumbled drawer too, so you can mix and match to suit your of knives, spatulas, and measuring cups

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What are these odd creatures called vegetarians?

erhaps surprisingly, vegetarians are not spindly, hollow-eyed people who dash about hugging trees then grazing on the bark and twigs. Quite simply, a vegetarian does not eat meat, including game, poultry, fish, and seafood. An ovo-lacto vegetarian does not eat animals, but does eat eggs and dairy. A vegan does not eat animals, or any by-product of animals; no dairy, no eggs. Most vegetarians will not eat anything that was cooked with meat, even if the meat is removed; for example, soup made with chicken broth, pizza with pepperoni removed, or a veggie burger cooked in the same pan as a hamburger. Tofu Being vegetarian does not mean that you eat only vegetables. On the contrary, our diet is as delicious and varied as anyone’s, sometimes even more so! What do they eat? Vegetarians get their protein from a wide variety of sources. But these sources are great for everyone! Think you can’t eat vegetarian once in a while? I bet you already do! Beans on toast? Macaroni and cheese? Those everyday comfort foods make use of alternative proteins and can be considered vegetarian. There are great options for high-quality, low-fat, low-cholesterol proteins, such as beans, lentils, chick peas, vegetarian “mock meats,” tempeh, and tofu. Let’s demystify one of them! Tofu is what most people think of when they think vegetarian protein. So now we come to the deep, dark question. You stand in the grocery aisle and peer at it. It stares benignly back at you. Silent. White. Soft. Silken. Firm. Ever-so-cubic...

Now try it on your plate

will not tempt you to cook. Toss what you don’t need and get it organized. • Are your knives well sharpened? There are many sharpeners available. I prefer the ones where you slide the blade between “wheels” as they work well with flat or serrated edges. Sharp knives lead to fewer accidental cuts, so keep a good blade on them. • Check your spice cupboard. Most companies recommend replacing spices after a few months, but I like to sniff them, and if they retain a good aroma, then I see no need to replace them. Give yours a quick check. • Dispose of any plastic storage containers that are showing signs of pitting or cracks. I prefer storing food in glass containers, but this is not always practical if the food has to travel, such as with bagged lunches or on a road trip.

• A fatigue mat. This is a thick rubber mat that is specifically designed for someone to stand on for periods of time without discomfort. It is a great investment and can be found at most hardware stores. Clear a countertop space where you will do most of your chopping and preparatory work, in a spot with good lighting, and place the fatigue mat on the floor in front of that space. • An aloe vera plant. I don’t run a kitchen without one. We all burn ourselves once in a while and, after running the burn under cold water, or easing it with an ice pack, tear a frond from the aloe vera, slice it open and squeeze its gel onto the burn. That is how I spell relief! It will sting a bit at first, then the pain will subside. If the pain ramps up again, reapply fresh thick gel to it and repeat as needed. Should you have a burn serious enough to raise blisters, seek medical attention.

Vegilicious recipe du jour

Tofu: What to do with a big, white sponge? Tofu is soy bean curd. It is the blank canvas for vegetarians. We baste it, roast it, marinate it, crumble it, slice it, fry it, and turn it into 1,000 wonderful creations. A popular method is to cube firm tofu, marinate it, then brown it quickly in a pan. You can add it to soups, casseroles, stir fries, curries – most anything in place of meat. It is sponge-like, in that it will willingly take on the flavour of any sauce or marinade. Here are a couple of introductory ideas for trying tofu: Eggless Egg Salad • 1 package silken tofu (Tip: “silken” is a softer, moister tofu which mocks the texture of eggs well) • 3 tbs eggless mayonnaise (called Nayonaise in the health food store or use your favourite creamy salad dressing) • 1/4 tsp turmeric • 1 tbs finely diced celery • 1 tsp diced green onion • dash of pepper • 4 slices of whole grain bread spread with Dijon mustard or green relish (your preference) • Mash tofu, Nayonaise, and turmeric until, well mixed. Mix in celery, onion, and pepper, and spread on whole-grain bread or roll. You can also add sprouts, lettuce, tomato, and whatever else tickles your fancy.

Some like it hot! • 1 package firm tofu cubed (Tip: “firm” tofu stands up well to being cubed, and can even be skewered on a shish-kebab!) • 2 tbs olive oil • 3 minced garlic cloves • 1tbs fresh grated ginger • 1 tsp Asian chili sauce • 1/8 cup maple syrup • 1/8 cup low-sodium soy sauce or Braggs soy seasoning (found in health food stores or the health food section of larger grocery chains). Tip: I always have Braggs on hand. It has the earthy flavour of soy sauce without the salt and is used frequently in vegetarian cooking. • 1 tsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup sliced toasted almonds • Saute the tofu cubes in oil until browned. Lower heat and add garlic ginger and chili sauce. Saute five minutes. Add syrup, Braggs, and lemon juice. Cover and cook till liquid is gone. Garnish with toasted almonds and serve with a salad for a light lunch, or wrap in whole-wheat tortillas with some steamed vegetables and brown rice for a healthy dinner.

Until next time... So there you have it! Not a twig in sight! Stay tuned for the next supplement in May, where we will be exploring all things green, experimenting with some light, fresh recipes that are so delicious, you won’t even notice they are vegetarian, as well as a new addition, The Healing Kitchen, where we will be finding great remedies in your own kitchen cupboards! Until then, add a little fun, creativity, and adventure to your dinner table! Janice Atkey Videto is a Winchester-area resident, volunteer columnist for the Winchester Press supplements, and longtime vegan ready to pass on her experiences with the “veg life” to two-legged omnivores, herbivores, and carnivores alike.

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o help North Dundas residents navigate the foreign and often perplexing quagmire of paperwork and permits that go hand-in-hand with house construction and renovation in the modern world, the township is running two information nights next month. On Thurs., May 5 and Thurs., May 19, from 7 to 9 pm, the municipality

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fter a move from its somewhat cramped quarters on County Road 31, Winchester Flooring is happily settled into its new location on Dawley Drive. Just in time for the busy home improvement season, Winchester Flooring is set up in its new home – and has plenty of space to both store materials and feature products in the showroom. Last year, when Green Tech Ag & Turf vacated its old facilities on Dawley to build a bigger facility next door, the agricultural business freed up two buildings. Those locations are now occupied by Winchester Flooring and Precision Diesel/Wubs Transit. “There’s just a lot more space,” said Tanya Cole, who has a hand in the business owned by her husband, Scott Cole, and her father, Bob Craig. “We can carry much more product.” She noted that the new venue, visible from County Road 31, seems to be attracting new customers: “We’re having a lot more walk-ins.”

Winchester Flooring does more than just sell products, though. It also performs installations at area homes and businesses. The company can work with a variety of materials, including hard surfaces, carpet, vinyl, and more. Next-door neighbours Next door, Precision Diesel/ Wubs Transit is benefitting from the additional space available at their new Winchester location, rather than at their previous home-based River Road shop. Wubs Transit is a bus transportation company, while Precision Diesel repairs “heavy duty” machines like farm equipment, transport trucks and trailers, pickup and dump trucks, and their own school buses. “It’s a much bigger shop than what we had,” said Richard Wubs, whose business partner is also his wife: Nanda. Precision Diesel/Wubs Transit is still wrapping up its move, and little details are being finalized – for example, as of press time, a sign was scheduled to be erected outside the new facility’s entrance on Dawley.

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he vacant land west of Terry’s Wash Mart and T.R. Leger along St. Lawrence Street in Winchester could be populated with houses (and Winchester residents, too), as long as the project gets approval from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) within the next three months or so. The subdivision is scheduled to include 15 residential lots and one park and/or stormwater management block, with the intention of creating 71 residential dwelling units eventually. The area will allow for a variety of lowlevel housing types, including single-detached dwellings and semi-detached dwellings, but primarily townhouses. Apartments won’t be allowed. Access to the property will be off St. Lawrence Street. While the zoning typically falls under the jurisdiction of the Township of North Dundas, the United Counties of SD&G have final say (also known as “approval authority”) over whether

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It starts with a seed

Back to that first word: eating. What or me, spring home does “eating” mean for me? improvement is actually Eating is the activity I spend energy spring home renovation. doing three or more times a day In my vocabulary, the word that, in turn, gives me energy improvement implies that there to continue living. Essentially, is something that needs fixing, energy flows out and energy needs to be made better. A flows in. It’s an exchange. renovation, on the other hand, It seems simple enough, but is a renewal. In renovation, I many questions arise. Is my newly affirm what is important relationship with food energy to me. I remember what matters. efficient? Am I accepting the I recognize that I have choices, same amount of energy that and then I make them. I am offering, creating a To start this process balanced exchange? How of renewal, I ask myself are energy and food related? questions. How do I want to For me, everything about be in the world? What kind food is energy. It takes of person do I want to be? It energy to eat food as I lift sounds very philosophical by Carrie Fawcett the fork to my mouth, chew, sometimes. I remember that swallow, digest. Energy I want to be more energy also moves when I prepare food – boiling efficient. How then can I renew myself – water, chopping vegetables, opening and by extension, my home – in the spirit cupboards, taking something out of the of energy efficiency this spring? Carbon footprints come to mind. My understanding fridge, adding salt, reading a recipe, is that I can measure my impact on the Earth managing multiple simmering pots at once. It takes energy to grow food as well based on how many of these footprints I – to harvest it, moving it from the place leave. This is a system that someone has created and named to help me estimate how where it grows to the place where it is lightly or heavily I tread on our planet. But eaten by a human being. But back to now. how do I bring this concept home? How do I It is winter, soon to be spring. What do I want to do to renew my practice of energy put this into practice this spring? efficiency surrounding food at home now? I look at the choices I am making An idea comes to me anew: What I now – my current practices – in my life want is to cultivate a relationship with at home. What kinds of things do I do at food that is of the highest quality possible home? I eat, sleep, clean, stay warm, go while using energy as creatively as online, read, communicate with family possible. Food starts with a seed. Seeds members, make phone calls, practice yoga, dream about when it will be warmer sprout. I remember I’ve just picked up some cheesecloth at the local bulk food and greener outside.

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store with the intention of using it as part of a grow-my-own sprouts project. I can have fresh organic sprouts while there’s still some snow on the ground, while the Earth is still waking up. Is the growing of sprouts an efficient use of energy? Well, with the help of air and water, when a small seed sprouts, it creates many nutrients. And right here at home, I already have some empty glass jars – tiny greenhouses-to-be – some cheesecloth, rubber bands to hold pieces of cloth over the mouths of the jars, and most essentially, some organic seeds I got last year when the idea surfaced. I did buy the seeds, at a health food store as far away as Ottawa, which in turn had the seeds shipped from another location. So, how efficient is this? How effectively am I using my consumer power when I buy these pre-packaged seeds from a store an hour’s drive away? How lightly am I treading on the Earth, our home? Well, choosing where my food comes from and how it gets to me is invaluable, but in the case of sprouting seeds, I have already made choices. Now I have a package of sprouting seeds, full of creative potential, here at home. I even have a simple booklet, created by a nutritionist from B.C., sharing the practical steps involved in, and health benefits of, sprouting. I feel a sense of gratitude as I realize I have everything I need to start my own little indoor clover field within 20 metres of where I sit. That seems fairly energy efficient. It meant asking myself some questions, recognizing I had choices and then choosing how I fit into this energy

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Safety, renewed interest in fireplaces must go hand-in-hand However, Brian noted that not everyone is as diligent and informed as the Wrights – especially if a person inherits a previous fire system and has no idea how to use it. “They think, ‘How hard can it be?’” said Brian with a grin. WILLIAMSBURG When anxious newbies phone Harbers for help ith Ontario’s hydro rates skyrocketing, with their chimney troubles, Brian typically more homeowners are turning to mankind’s has to bring the person up-to-speed on proper oldest reliable source of heat: fire. maintenance: “If there is an issue, we try to Harbers Flame Centre and Masonry has definitely educate the homeowner on burning practices.” noticed a stream of new customers coming through the For Joyce and Dawn, the chopping, stacking, door. Couples either want to start using old stoves once maintenance, and keeping an eye on the flames more – or, in the case of first-time homeowners, are is all worth it – especially since Joyce, an worried about being able to heat their homes. archaeologist with a home-based business, keeps Joy Harbers agreed that young couples who are starting out are very conscious of escalating energy costs. toasty nearby. The wood stackers themselves get some exercise (“But don’t tell me that when I’m “I hear this very often – ‘The price of [hydro] is just piling!” Dawn remarked with a laugh) and forces Woodstove technology has improved ridiculous,’” said Joy, who runs the Williamsburg-based drastically over the years. But one aspect the homeowner to stay in tune with nature and the business with her husband, Brian. hasn’t: Homeowners still need to call their house as a unit. Joy also mentioned that there are plenty of legitimate local “chimneysweep” to clean the appliance For more information on best burning practices, environmental concerns regarding wood, but explained regularly. Harbers Flame Centre recommends check out A Guide to Residential Wood Heating getting a residential unit checked once per year. that the higher-efficiency stoves are much better than at the Natural Resources of Canada website, Pictured above is Brian Harbers on a job at a they used to be. South Mountain-area home, and his colleague www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca, or phone the Harbers for Wood-burning proponents point out that trees are of yesteryear in a historical photo circa 1850. information at 613-535-2301. renewable, and therefore an eco-friendly source of fuel. Plus, it’s a backup in case disaster strikes and power fails (remember the Ice Storm of 1998?) and can save you significant money in the long run. However, homeowners with a fireplace have to remember to keep it clean, burn hot fires with good wood, and most importantly, practice proper maintenance. “[Stoves] do burn a lot cleaner now,” Joy said. “But that’s only as good as the person using the appliance.” Joy noted that Harbers Flame Centre services the Our energy-efficient windows and doors keep costs down. fireplaces it sells and sends out a letter to customers in Our optional triple-paned glass, Argon gas or Krypton gas-filled the early months of each year to remind them that it’s windows provide the highest-performance and maximum energy important to clean chimneys before the wood-burning season starts in earnest in the autumn. Any qualified and cost savings. And you can take comfort in knowing that you’re chimneysweep can do the maintenance – the Harbers helping to save the environment, too. don’t tie their customers to a contract – but it’s in the Enjoy the view through North Star windows and doors. interest of safety to have a professional inspect and clean the system to avoid creosote buildup, thereby heading off serious accidents, including carbon 3LHYU TVYL HIV\[ V\Y 5VY[O :[HY WYVK\J[Z monoxide poisoning. When the Winchester Press caught up with Brian on one of his tours, he was cleaning the fireplace of South DEALER INFORMATION Mountain resident Dawn Wright and her daughter, Joyce. 613-989-2367 The two are model fire operators, with dry wood always INC. 1-800-561-4206 at the ready and all the safety precautions in place.

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