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During the Pan Am Games at North Dundas District High School Fri., May 22, Amy Lydiatt (right) tried to make the slip-andslide relay race more challenging by pouring water on the participants. Nothing slid by Brayden Keats-Hardy, however, as he used the slide’s speed to his advantage. See page 12 for more on the student games. Press Photo – Gosselin
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South Dundas council this year. According to James Murphy, vice-presiPress staff dent of business development at Invenergy MORRISBURG – It’s not the first time Canada, the Chicago-based firm has genermembers of South Dundas council sat ated more than 9,000 megawatts of renewthrough a presentation about potential wind able energy from their projects to date. It’s also one of 42 companies turbine projects in the area, qualified by the Indepenand it may not be the last. dent Electricity Systems During the South Reps shed light Operator (IESO) to parDundas council meeting ticipate in the IESO Large Tues., May 19, representaon Nine Mile Wind Renewable Procurement tives from Invenergy, the Project (LRP) request for propossixth largest renewable enals (RFP), which is workergy generation company ing to procure about 300 in North America, gave a brief overview on future plans for their Nine megawatts of wind energy for the province. Murphy said the Nine Mile Wind Project Mile Wind Project. The project has secured option agree- is projected to generate between 50 and 90 ments with 30 local landowners so far, and megawatts of energy. The bid submission holds approximately 11,000 acres of land date for the RFP is on September 1, 2015. Despite the Municipality of South Dundas in both the Townships of North and South Dundas for the placement of 20 to 25 wind being registered as an “unwilling host” for turbines. Although South Dundas council future renewable energy projects in the area, welcomed the presentation, Invenergy’s council also stated in the resolution that the request for a delegation at the next council position would stand unless there is a demonstrated need for energy in the province. meeting in North Dundas was denied. It’s also the second renewable energy generation company to stand before the • see INVENERGY on page 3 by Alicia K. Gosselin
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Regional training board to get $360K CORNWALL – The federal government is investing upwards of $360,000 in the Eastern Ontario Training Board (EOTB). Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon announced the funding Thurs., May 21 at the Cornwall-based facility. The funds are being funneled through the Opportunities Fund for Person with Disabilities for the board’s project to help 32 people with disabilities in the City of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and
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pected to learn or improve employment skills such as customer service, and gain experience with local employers. The program will also create a wage subsidy for employers who create or fill a position with a program participant, and those who plan to keep the participant employed following the program. “Canadians with disabilities deserve every opportunity to participate in the job market, and that’s why partnerships with organizations like the EOTB are so important,” Lauzon said. Shop Locally Spring 2011
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“Once again, we are honoured to have finished in the top three of our circulation class, nearly matching the marks earned by the top two entries,” he said. “Those marks clearly indicate that our peers recognize that we have a very talented, artistic, and dedicated staff here at the Press.” Van Bridger also thanked area businesses and organizations, which year after year trust the Press to accurately present their services and products to the publication’s readers. A panel of judges evaluated entries for the quality of numerous factors, including front page, community news, editorial and op-ed, presentation, photography, Moving on up advertising content, ad deThe Dundas County Food Bank’s Morrisburg location is in its sign, classified advertising, new home adjacent to the village arena. The charitable organiza- and production quality. tion has taken up space once used by the county library system, The Press’ amassed score which was left empty when the book repository moved to the South of 751 out of 975 was just Dundas Municipal Centre. For the food bank, it is an upgrade from one point behind the second the dated, and dilapidated, Parks Building. The nearly $50,000 project took many months to complete, with significant renovations place finisher, the Haliburneeded to make the space suitableVet for the food bank’s clients. Fundraiser Pic- ton County Echo, and eight Dundas Serv Nail Trim tured during moving Sat., May 23 are former board member Dave points back of the winner, King (left) and student volunteer Liam Roberts. the Kincardine Independent.
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Meanwhile, the Press was judged to have the highest score in three sub-categories – advertising design, classified advertising, and sports – while tying the top two for advertising content. “The Winchester Press had compelling front pages, well-written stories, strong sports sections and community content. Op-ed pages showed community involvement with the many letters to the editor… Pleasing ad content and classified section,” commented the judges.
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According to Murphy’s presentation, “the electricity supply mix in Ontario has undergone a substantial shift No need for weeds over the past decade and will continue to rapidly evolve MORRISBURG – The Municipality of South Dundas has apover the period of the Long proved a policy with Wager and Corput Weed Control Inc. on Term Energy Plan (LTEP)… Tues., May 19 to effectively start a Roadside Weed Spraying [which] concludes that new Program for problem areas in the region. Funding for the program was allocated in the 2015 budget, supply will be needed startwith $10,000 being put towards the first year of the program. ing in 2019.” The purpose of the municipal weed spraying policy is to “The electricity system in Ontario is an alphabet soup reduce the infestation of weeds that can negatively impact of stuff,” noted Murphy, as agriculture through the reduction of crop yields; however, if he outlined the premise of residents do not want their property sprayed, they can put up the projected wind turbines. official “no spray” signs. More information is available on “In contrast to previous pro- the official South Dundas website. The program will run until mid-June. curements, obviously, we are frowned upon and the subject of much discourse. Axe the tax That’s why we are trying to Shannon Geraghty, treasurer for the Municipality of South get the support of broader Dundas, made a recommendation to council on Tues., May communities.” 19 to approve an unsolicited bid of $7,500 for the sale of a The purpose of the pre- property on County Road 3. sentation was to start “phase Back in October of last year, the municipality proceeded one” of their community en- with a public tender for the property with a minimum bid tengagement program, as bid- der of $17,000, although there were no bids at that time. This ding companies who have incurred additional legal and advertising fees added to the tax community support will be roll, which has an outstanding balance of more than $18,000. given favour during submisCouncil approved the bid in order to gain future tax dolsion time. lars, and so they’re not “basically sitting on a property.” The RFP process requires each qualified company to Sewer costs rise meet a number of mandatory Council members passed a bylaw on Tues., May 19 to conditions before submission, change the current Williamsburg sewer charge for this year including municipal consulta- from $98 to $150. According to a report provided at the tion, one public meeting with council meeting, the Williamsburg sewer levy was amended notice to the community, a back in 2006 to $98 in order to compensate for increasing formal community engage- operating and capital costs for the sewer plant. ment plan, as well as land Since then, costs continued to rise while the levy remained control requirements. stagnant, which has resulted in the sudden decrease of the Councillor Bill Ewing Williamsburg Sewer Reserve Fund. brought up concerns about the It is anticipated that staff will be reviewing the bylaw in specific locations of the wind more detail over the summer and presenting to council in the turbines, noting that the loca- fall a new bylaw with the projected increases over the next Farran Footwear MA 27 15 tions would be the most im- four years. portant factor affecting local residents. Murphy stated the site location was west of the PRE-SUMMER current South Branch Project near Brinston; however, the purpose of the presentation was merely to “provide the strengths and size” of the project, and exact turbine loWEDNESDAY, MAY 27 - SUNDAY, MAY 31 cations will not be known until after Invenergy is sucSelected Summer cessful in their bid, which Shoes & Sandals could mean as early as 2016. As the province has committed to a total cap of renewGreat brands such as able energy projects, a second SAS, Rieker, procurement process will be ! Sh o p e a r ly Volkswalker, taking place next year. If there L im ite d The Flexx, Propet, are unallocated energy gaps Birkenstock & Vionic si ze s after the second procurement, then they might run a third, according to Murphy. Invenergy will be hostREGULAR STORE HOURS: ing a public meeting during Wed. 10-5; Thurs.-Fri. 10-6; Sat. 10-4; Sun. 11-4 the summer months for more Carol Delorme, Owner information, and will be giving the community at least 15 Dickinson Drive, Ingleside Amigofarranfootwear@gmail.com Doors MA 20 15 3 col 613-537-2827 15 days’ notice prior to the meeting.
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Jobs (of some description) available MORRISBURG – Plans to recruit two new staff positions for the Municipality of South Dundas council have come to a standstill as council members struggle to come to a collective decision regarding the positions’ descriptions and duties. The request to approve employment of both an Economic Development Officer and an Administrative Assistant of Planning, Enforcement and Public Works came to the table at the last meeting on May 5, but was deferred until Tues., May 19’s meeting to provide more thorough job descriptions for council members concerned that the positions were not needed. The updated job descriptions came back to coun-
cil outlining duties such as strategic planning, business development, liaison, promoting and marketing, and administration. However, both Councillor Marc St. Pierre and Mayor Evonne Delegarde wanted more of an opportunity to research options for choosing the candidate in order to provide valid comments about the updated job descriptions – much to the dismay of Deputy Mayor Jim Locke and Councillor Archie Mellan. “It’s a standard position description,” sighed Deputy Mayor Locke. “I don’t understand this at all.” Councillor Mellan agreed that council had “put it off long enough,” noting that the
job descriptions didn’t need to be written like “a small novel,” and that once applicants started coming in, then it would be up to council to work out the details. “I don’t want to get into the details of my comments. I just wanted to research, and I thought the opportunity was going to come where we could go back and forth a little bit and give our comments,” said Councillor St. Pierre. “I’m not suggesting it needs to be a novel. I just want to make tweaks as needed. If I don’t feel this is what the municipality needs, I want the opportunity to say that.” The topic was motioned to be deferred until the next council meeting on June 2.
Council awards $2,000 for tourist services
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Police Blotter Family conflict boils over HALLVILLE – On Fri., May 22, at approximately 9:26 am, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at a residence on Church Road. The investigation indicated that an altercation between an adult male, his common-law spouse and family members resulted in the male assaulting a family member and causing damage in the home. A 29-year-old male was arrested at the scene. He faces charges of assault and mischief under $5,000. He is to appear Tues., July 7 in Cornwall court.
Knife used in assault WILLIAMSBURG – On May 22, at approximately 8:22 pm, OPP officers responded to a report of a domestic situation at a residence on County Road 18. The investigation indicated that an altercation between an adult female and her common-law spouse resulted in the female brandishing a knife and assaulting the male. Further details revealed that another similar incident had taken place earlier in the month. No injuries resulted. A 56-year-old female was arrested. She now faces a slew of charges, including two counts of assault with a weapon, two count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and assault. She was held in custody pending a bail court appearance in Cornwall.
Stolen vehicle recovered ALEXANDRIA – On Wed., May 20, at approximately 9 am, Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry (SD&G) OPP officers responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on Fraser Road. The vehicle was completely burnt, and unsalvageable. An investigation indicated that vehicle was stolen from a residence on Froats Road in the Township of North Dundas the previous day. The investigation continues.
Medical salesman spys ‘great fire’ by Matthew Uhrig Press staff
WINCHESTER – It was an ordinary February day for Peter Jackson. The Montreal-based drug company salesman was working his corridor, passing through Winchester to meet with two of the village’s most prominent doctors – Dr. Gerald Barton and Dr. William Byers. He also stopped to, quite likley, discuss the matters of the day with Gord Larose, owner of Larose Pharmacy on St. Lawrence Street. It was 1962, the world had largely recovered from the ravages brought on by the Second World War and industry was churning again, though many were keeping an eye on the escalation in Vietnam. As Jackson made his way through town that Tuesday afternoon, he encountered what amounted to a towering inferno on St. Lawrence Street. The venerable Winchester High School building was ablaze, and crowds had gathered around to watch as flames consumed it. “Although it burned while I was attending Winchester Public School, I do remember the day,” Bill Byers, the good doctor’s son, said. “It is one of those memories like ‘where were you when President Kennedy got shot?’ or ‘where were you when the planes hit the [World Trade Towers]?’ For a small town, it was pretty traumatic… The fire was so intense. It sticks in your memory.”
Former Winchester resident Bill Byers submitted this photo of the raging Winchester High School fire, which consumed the educational facility in February 1962. It was sent to his father, Dr. William Byers, by a Montreal-based drug company salesman who was travelling through the village that day and stopped to capture the scene.
Byers and his fellow classmates were at the village’s old skating rink behind Ault Foods (today Parmalat) for a party. Since it was winter in Canada, students were encouraged to bring their skates to school that day for an afternoon reprieve from reading, writing, and arithmetic. “Just as we were finishing and were heading back, that’s when the fire alarm went off,” he said.
It was the emergency siren set atop the Old Town Hall that was sounding, its acoustic shrill call stretching across the village. “At almost exactly the same time we started hearing that the school was on fire,” Byers said. “A bunch of us kids, of course, raced to see it and stood along St. Lawrence Street watching it burn.” This is where Jackson factors into Winchester history. As he was travelling the village street, he veered his car off the road to snap a photo of the blaze. “Afterward, he mailed the slide to my father, and I have been carrying it around with me all these years,” Byers said. Lost that day was a facility first opened in 1914, and constructed for the tidy sum of $312,000. Many graduating classes passed through its doors, but the next crop of senior students would have to call North Dundas District High School home. After the fire, young learners were dispatched to church halls and other spaces to continue their studies. To celebrate Winchester High School’s onetime place in the village, a group of graduates has planned a reunion event for Sat., May 30 at the Winchester Curling Club. It includes a barbecue lunch between 11 am and 1:30 pm, and a chance to reconnect with old friends from 2 to 5 pm. For more information, contact Bob Guy (613-989-6095), Dwayne Holmes (613-774-6123) or Marion Carkner (613-774-3156).
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Mischief WINCHESTER – On May 20, at approximately 10:46 am, SD&G OPP responded to a report of mischief. The investigation indicated that an adult male had caused damage to a vehicle of a family member. A 54-year-old male was arrested. He faces a charge of mischief under $5,000, with a court date scheduled for Tues., July 7 in Morrisburg. The name of the accused person is being withheld in order to protect the identity of the victim.
Impaired driver MORRISBURG – On Sat., May 17, at approximately 5:33 pm, an SD&G OPP officer intercepted a motor vehicle on County Road 2. The stop revealed that the adult male driver was under the influence of alcohol. Michael R. Merkley, 43, was arrested at the scene. He faces charges of driving a motor vehicle while ability impaired, and controlling a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams blood alcohol content. He is to appear Tues., June 9 in Morrisburg court.
Nor-Dun Seniors Dance Fundraiser
The morning of Sat., May 23 marked the first time that participants from the Township of North Dundas registered for the annual Bike-A-Thon Plus fundraiser, which every year raises money for programs at the Children’s Treatment Centre located in Cornwall. Other areas that held the fundraiser included Morrisburg and Cornwall. Pictured, from left to right, are walkers Hailey Hodge, Chesterville District Lions Club president Natasha Hodge, North Dundas Leos Club members Jackson McMillan and Trisha Barlow, local lawyer Stephen Ault, and Winchester District Lions Club member Emily Roberts, who all left North Dundas District High School and walked County Road 43 to the Chesterville Fairgrounds for a barbecue lunch. A fundraising total was not available by press time.
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Mischief, drugs WINCHESTER – On Fri., May 15, at approximately 5:54 pm, SD&G OPP officers responded to a disturbance at a residence on St. Lawrence Street. The investigation indicated that an adult male had caused damage to a household. Further information also revealed that the male was in possession of drugs. A second adult male at the location was also found to be in possession of drugs. A 24-year-old was arrested and charged with mischief under $5,000, and possession of marijuana (less than 30 grams). A second 24-year-old also faces a possession charge. The duo is to appear in Morrisburg court June 9.
Under the influence FINCH – On May 15, at approximately 3:51 pm, an SD&G OPP officer intercepted a motor vehicle on County Road 43. The stop revealed the adult female driver was under the influence of alcohol. Sharon Jones, 44, of North Dundas was arrested at the scene. She faces charges of driving a motor vehicle while ability impaired, and controlling a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams blood alcohol content. She is to appear in Cornwall court Tues., June 2.
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Carefor/Nor-Dun Seniors’ Centre presents a
Dance & Silent Auction Fundraiser A Fundraiser for the Seniors in North Dundas
Saturday, June 20, 2015 8:00 pm-12:00 am
Chesterville Legion Music provided by
“Hillbilly Highway” $10 per person Tickets can be purchased at Nor-Dun Seniors’ Centre in Winchester Call 613-774-6109
Your support is much appreciated.
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More questions than answers – with teachers striking Secondary-school teachers in Ottawa’s public school board are in the midst of a work-to-rule campaign, joining their elementary-level colleagues from throughout Ontario who have been taking that job action for three weeks now. For those on the outside looking in, the biggest question is “why?” There doesn’t appear to be an easy answer, however. Though this is the way it goes – public-sector workers take strike action and the people who pay the bills suffer most the consequences of labour disruptions. It is these folks who cannot see where things went wrong. Trickier still are breakdowns in the education system where a new bargaining structure meant to dispatch major issues with a centralized negotiation between the province and unions representing Ontario’s teachers has left the two sides arguing about what issues should be negotiated and where. Thus far, Education Minister Liz Sandals has turned to the Education Relations Commission for a determination on whether the high school students affected are at risk of ultimately losing their school year. Getting affirmation from the commission would be a feather in the cap for the ministry, and another step toward passing legislation to force the striking teachers back to work. School boards dealing with the strife, meanwhile, have gone to the Ontario Labour Board in order to prove the strike action is illegal, noting it’s job action about bargaining issues, specifically class sizes, that should be centrally negotiated. Not surprisingly, the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation insists class sizes are local issues to be fought for locally. The union complains that negotiators want caps on class sizes eliminated,
while school boards want more flexibility. There is also contention about the hiring of contract substitute teachers by seniority – boards say it thwarts young teachers’ ability to find jobs; the union says it snuffs out cronyism. Elementary educators, meanwhile, are also working to beat back class size increases, and the reduction of prep-time – all of this in order to not be micromanaged. Thus far, the union, the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, has torpedoed education ministry directives, including EQAO testing and report cards. This is part of “phase one” of the federation’s work-to-rule campaign, meant not to interrupt student learning or aggravate parents, but rather to thumb members’ collective nose at politicians and school board officials. Opposition MPPs at Queen’s Park are routinely arguing that Sandals “get a deal done,” which, obviously, is the best way to end the stalemate. The job action is displeasing for many – students, teachers, and parents – and even more so because it feels like this bridge has been crossed very recently. (If it does feel like déjà vu, it should. Both elementary and secondary teachers went on strike in 2012-2013 before being forced back to work.) During the most recent provincial election campaign, the winning Liberals got teachers’ unions into their corner, which led to the election of the party. Now, however, the terms are less than friendly with Premier Kathleen Wynne and colleagues holding a majority. Ongoing negotiations have been kept quiet, with nothing leaking from the meeting rooms. Yet, with the fight now raging on, the public, more than ever, is curious about what’s going on.
Remember when... 1935 “Traffic officer Eugene Rose of Morrisburg narrowly escaped serious injury when his motorcycle was struck by a car late one night recently,” the Winchester Press reported. “Rose had parked his machine on the curb near the Crysler Farm monument and had dismounted. He was but a few feet from the machine when the speeding car struck it from behind, demolishing it almost completely. The motorist, from Cornwall, stated he didn’t see Rose’s warning signals or the machine.”
1945 “There are many rumours going around regarding the sale of two local properties, but as yet neither has been sold. The one property is the M.F. Beach Company’s plant. Harold Lannin still holds an option on this property, but the Press has been informed that two other parties are willing to take it over, should Lannin not purchase it. The other property on the verge of being sold is Hotel Winchester. One local businessman, Hy Bessin, has an option on it, while two young men recently returned from overseas are anxious to purchase it.”
next three days, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. There are lots of rides, games, and concessions.”
1965 In this week’s editorial: “Canada is now predominantly a nation of city dwellers. This was not the case as recently as 20 years ago, but the build-up of the cities since the end of the Second World War has been as phenomenal as it has been frantic. The result [is] more than 70 per cent of all Canadians are now urban dwellers, living in cities and towns… The employment prospects and amenities of the big city seem certain to assure its continued rapid growth, to the dismay of those who must cope with the problem of strained and inadequate municipal services.”
1975 In this week’s “coming events” section, a bike-a-thon in Williamsburg was advertised, whereby participants could win a number of prizes, including one for the oldest person to finish the course. The top prize consisted of a trip for two to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto.
1955
1985
“Hey kids! There’s a midway in town,” the Press announced. “It’s the Allan Show people who, under the auspices of the Winchester Legion branch, will be in business at the 100 Club Community Park for the
In sports: “Cedar Glen Golf Club’s team breezed to an easy 52-stroke victory here at the annual three-club tournament on Saturday, combining for an overall score of 897.”
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God gave her lemons, and she made 100 million cups of lemonade
t takes a little girl to dream that big, according to Jay Scott, reflecting on his daughter, Alex. A little more than a decade ago, Alex became a national darling as she proclaimed on national television in the U.S. that she wanted to raise a million dollars through the lemonade stand she had started a few years earlier. The little girl who had fought for her life since being diagnosed with neuroblastoma – a type of cancer most often found in young children and infants – at the age of one, was certainly not going to be afraid of a big number. Doctors told Alex’s parents on her first birthday that if she were to survive the cancer treatments, she would likely never walk. Two weeks later, the little girl moved her leg. By her second birthday, she could crawl, and she could stand up wearing leg braces. Alex appeared to be doing well, but a day after her fourth birthday, she was back in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The tumors were growing again, and Alex received a stem cell transplant. It was that day that her dream was born. “When I get out of the hospital, I want to have a lemonade stand,” she said to her mother. “I want to give the money to doctors, so they can help other kids like they helped me.” That was the seed that planted the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Alex and her
older brother had a lemonade stand in front Eight days later, Alex Scott passed of the house, and the community in her away. She died knowing that her dream of Philadelphia suburb of Wynnewood came raising the funds had come true. out in full force to support the little But that was not the end of the girl who was defying the odds. She lemonade stands and the donations raised $2,000 that day. pouring in. The movement not Soon, word of the little girl only continued, it grew. and her campaign to raise money In 2005, Alex’s Lemonade for pediatric cancer care and reStand Foundation was about to search began to spread. Other kids explode on a national level. The throughout the U.S. and Canada owner of a racehorse named Afleet began having lemonade stands Alex contacted the Scott famand were donating the money ily. The owner had named the From the to Alex’s cause. This was in horse after his own daughter, 2000, before “going viral” also named Alex. Northern even existed as a term in our Afleet, who had sired Afleet language. There was no social Alex, remains one of the greatmedia beyond websites. Faceest racehorses in Canadian by Jeff Morris book did not exist yet. It was history. The owner called the long before Twitter. Texting Scott family in the spring of was not yet a common practice on our ra- 2005 and told them he had a racehorse that zor-thin flip phones of the day. The move- was pretty good, and offered to donate a ment just happened the old-fashioned way. percentage of the horse’s winnings to the Each year, Alex opened her lemonade foundation. stand. Her brothers, Patrick, Eddie and And then, miracles began to happen. Joey, all pitched in and helped. More lem- Afleet Alex finished third in the Kentucky onade stands were popping up everywhere Derby. And while more than a hundred to support Alex’s cause. thousand fans sipped on the traditional And then, it happened. mint juleps at Churchill Downs in LouisIn 2004, when Alex was eight years old, ville, they also drank lemonade from Althe charity she thought of as a four-year- ex’s Lemonade. old in the hospital and then started out with At the Preakness in Baltimore two a front yard lemonade stand, had reached weeks later, Afleet Alex nearly tumbled one million dollars in money raised for pe- in the mud, but regained his balance and diatric cancer research and care. went on to win the second leg of the Triple
Other Side
Letters to the Editor Council takes ‘misinformed’ turbine stance The Editor: I read the article “Township gives decisive ‘no’ to turbine talk” in the Wed., May 20 edition of the Winchester Press with an increasing sense of incredulousness. It is not compensable that our council, elected to manage the finances and business of the municipality, should be offended that it has been offered information about a project that will directly benefit the bottom-line in the near and continuing future. Furthermore, by reduction of green-
house gas emission, the installation of wind turbines benefits us, and future generations by safeguarding our environment. The Municipality of South Dundas has a significant and reliable revenue stream in excess of $75,000 annually from its wind turbines, and this is without polluting the air or water, and without burdening its education, health, and other infrastructure systems. The Township of North Dundas’ council, when offered information and the opportunity for a similar project, is
“offended” and “outraged.” I don’t recall a referendum indicating the majority of the community opposes clean energy. I recall that council initially supported the same, and then changed its stance secondary to the actions of a vocal, misinformed minority. Perhaps on opening the door to receiving accurate information, council could again reverse its position, and make an evidence based, fiscally responsible decision. Judy Tessier Winchester
Kudos to council for negating turbine talk The Editor: A huge thanks to Mayor Eric Duncan and his Township of North Dundas council colleagues for holding the line on being an “unwilling host” to the corrupt wind turbine corporations who try to edge their way into our municipality in any way they can. The truth remains that wind turbine companies are not Canadian, as they are owned by offshore (often Chinese) companies happy to rake in huge profits at our environment’s expense. The fact remains that this form of energy is not “green,” and has a demonstrated negative
impact on human health, the integrity of surrounding lands and water aquifers, livestock, and wildlife. Former premier Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals so bastardized the Green Energy Act that if we proved in a court of law that the turbines damage the environment, the wind turbine companies cannot be held responsible in any way. How scary is that? If I poured diesel into the village’s water supply, I could expect to be sued by Environment Canada, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and hopefully, the township itself, but these
outsiders can destroy our environment with total immunity from any prosecution with the blessing of the provincial government. Think about that for a minute. Like the idea of cheap energy? Well, we aren’t getting any from wind turbines because when the turbines don’t produce, the companies get paid anyway and when they do produce, the energy is sold elsewhere, not to us. The only one cashing in is those foreign corporations and the provincial government who set up the longterm contracts.
As for the people who leased or sold their land to these companies, your neighbours will not thank you as their property values plunge, in some areas with turbines, by 80 per cent. That’s right folks, say goodbye to the real estate market, and economic development. That’s just a snapshot of the cold-hard reality of wind turbines, so thank you Mayor Duncan and councillors for having the guts and integrity to draw a line in the sand and say “Not in our township! Not now! Not ever!” Janice Atkey Videto Winchester
Fraudsters posing as Revenue Canada
The Editor: On our answering machine Thurs., May 14 was a message from Revenue Canada, asking us to please contact them immediately. I did call, only to be told there had been an error in our income tax, and a warrant had been issued for by husband’s arrest. This would be done if we did not pay $2,750. The caller wanted this cleared up immediately, and said all of this was confidential and I was to leave my cell-
phone on and drive to Manotick’s Rexall PharmaPlus for a “payment voucher pay power reload tax pack.” Fortunately, the store does not have this type of voucher. I said to the chap that I felt he was asking me to do something dishonest, and we would have to straighten this out in the morning. He said that would be too late, but he would give me another chance at 10 am the next day. After arriving home I was upset, so I called the Crossroads Prayer Line and they said “I think you are being
scammed, call the police.” The police said it was a scam, and they had been receiving tips about a lot of them. They wanted details, so I took the information to the station and was told they had received two complaints the day before about Revenue Canada and one about RBC. The policeman suggested I get in touch with the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. • see FRAUDSTERS on next page
Crown. He followed that up with a win at the Belmont Stakes. Because of the horse’s success and the donations to the foundation, Alex’s movement had become even stronger than it had been while she was alive. This year, more than 10 years after her passing, Alex’s legacy is not only visible, but it is stronger than ever. In the 2013 film Walking with Dinosaurs, there is a main character named after her. Volvo has established the Alexandra Scott Butterfly Award, which is given to a young person who has demonstrated exceptional courage and determination in helping others. The Philadelphia 76ers renamed their Hometown Hero Award to the Hometown Hero in the Spirit of Alex Scott Award. Celebrities who are on board supporting the foundation Alex started include Jimmy Kimmel, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Garner, Cindy Crawford, Celine Dion, Jerry Seinfeld, Jordin Sparks, and dozens of others. And during this year’s Preakness, an army of volunteers manned the lemonade stands. The Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation recently hit the $100 million mark in money raised. The last month has been a rough one in Baltimore. Everyone was desperate for a hero to stand up and restore order. They didn’t need a hero. They just needed the legacy of a four-year-old girl’s big dream.
From
Parliament Hill by MP Guy Lauzon
Clean out your medicine cabinets OTTAWA – Did you know that a recent survey found that 22 per cent of Canadians (aged 15 and older) reported using a psychoactive prescription drug? Of these, two per cent reported abusing the drug for non-medical purposes. While that may not seem like a large percentage, it amounts to about 146,000 people abusing prescription medication. Those 146,000 people could be neighbours, friends, or even your children and family members. Earlier this month, our government highlighted the growing problem of prescription drug misuse and abuse and encouraged all Canadians to participate in National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day. The abuse of prescription drugs is a serious public health and safety issue that impacts individuals, families and communities across Canada. National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day raised awareness to encourage dropoffs of unused and expired prescription medication to local police and community partners at specific locations to ensure safe disposal. I am very grateful and proud that our local police services, the OPP and the Cornwall Community Police Service, have taken an active leadership role in our community on this issue. This initiative aims to reduce the volume of prescription drugs available for misuse, and inform the public of the harms associated with prescription drug abuse. You can make every day a “drug drop-off day” by bringing unused prescription drugs to
your local pharmacy for disposal. Most local drug stores and several police detachments will accept any and all unused drugs at any time. For more information on disposal, visit my website at www.guylauzon.ca. The federal government is investing major funds to enhance access to addictions support, prevention and treatment capacity for prescription drug abuse across Canada. And, through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we have developed a national research network aimed at improving the health of Canadians living with substance abuse. Their research will lead to interventions and programs that are tailored to individuals, feasible and applicable in clinical and community intervention settings, and quickly and easily implemented by healthcare and service providers and service users. Prescription drugs are there to help when they need them, but when used in the wrong way or for the wrong reasons, they can cause serious harm, including death. Let’s work with our local law enforcement and commit to clean out our medicine cabinets, and return unused or unwanted prescription drugs to select police detachments and local pharmacies.
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Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon submits regular weekly columns to the Winchester Press. His provincial counterpart for the riding, Jim McDonell, submits monthly columns.
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At a recent Metcalfe and District Lions Club meeting, members made a series of donations to local charities, with each receiving $2,500. Those receiving funds included the Township of Osgoode Care Centre, Rural Ottawa South Support Services (ROSSS), and Winchester District Memorial Hospital. Money is to be used
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for the Lions’ ophthalmology clinic at the village hospital, renovations at the longterm care home, and programming and transportation needs at ROSSS. Pictured are TOCC’s Susan Field (left), the foundations managing director Kristen Casselman, ROSSS’ Courtney Rock, and Lion Ashli Shaver.
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Community Inspiring pilgrimage recounted by Browns
by Kathy Spruit WINCHESTER – Both men and women attended the most recent meeting of the St. Paul’s Ladies Aid, listening intently to a presentation from Rev. Thurland and Lorraine Brown. The meeting opened with a welcome by Doris Baker, and the roll call. Each person shared a story about a location that was inspirational, and the singing of the hymn, “One More Step Along the World I Go,” followed this. A PowerPoint presentation and stories illustrated the Browns’ Camino de Santiago pilgrimage presentation. This trek was planned in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary. The Browns opened their presentation with the singing of “Great is Thy Faithfulness,” a hymn that inspired and motivated them on a daily basis. In August 2014, the Browns embarked on a 48day journey covering 800 kilometres. The journey began in St. Jean De Port, France and followed the French Way in Northern Spain in the Pyrenees mountain range, ending at Santiago de Compostella in October. Several details were explained. One symbol of this pilgrimage, also called St. James Way, is a shell. Symbols of shells are used as markers to point the way. It is believed the shell was used in years past as a useful tool for scooping water and when eating. Beautiful cathedrals in very small villages are well maintained despite the poverty in these locations. This journey is taken by 260,000 people each year, providing an economic boost to these areas. Sleeping in hostels at night enriched the Browns’ experiences in many ways, including meeting different people. Very meaningful and emotional landmarks included the Iron Cross where a small stone was laid as a symbol of leaving behind sins and fears, and making peace, as well as visiting St. James’ tomb in Santiago de Compostella. Cruiser, a very small stuffed bear travelling with the Browns in remembrance of a young boy with health challenges, served as a reminder that we should pray for people who cannot step back from their own journey of life. Breathtaking scenery, stories from fellow travellers, and experiences that were both challenging and inspirational combined to form a compelling description of a journey that deepened the couple’s faith, and strengthened their own relationship. The Browns were thanked for their wonderful, informative and inspiring presentation, and presented with a gift.
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Seniors name euchre winners
For a good cause
The Williamsburg Cigars hosted the 12th annual Casey At Bat Memorial Fastball Tournament this past weekend (Fri., May 22 – Sun., May 24) at J.C. Whitteker Park. Cigars’ team leader and event organizer Lyle Schell (second from left) presented a
WINCHESTER – The yellow-card winners at the latest Winchester Seniors’ euchre event held Thurs., May 14 at the Winchester Lions Hall were Ross Casselman and Judy Little. The white-card winners were Betty Anne Merkley and John Melenhorst. Jim Robinson and Casselman were the door prize winners, while Joan MacIntosh, Kathy Crump, and Merkley took home the “share the wealth” offerings. The group’s next euchre event is scheduled for Thurs., May 28.
cheque for $1,200 to Dundas County Hospice director of client services Kathryn Mulder, prior to Friday’s (May 22) ceremonial first pitch, tossed by former South Dundas mayor Robert “Rowdy” Gillard. Press Photo – Van Bridger
Vernon WI hears from 4-H leader, members on 100-year anniversary
by Isabel McDiarmid of their involvement in 4-H. mita, from Nepal. VERNON – The Vernon It provides opportunities to It was reported that Josee Womens’ Institute (WI) met develop leadership skills, Poole will look into a date Tues., May 19 with president participate outside of 4-H, to visit Allison Kelly’s food Helen Porteous welcoming international opportunities, preparation business. 16 members and one guest. and interaction with people. In lieu of the institute’s anMary Fisher, agriculture Before leaving, Allison nual bus trip, members voted convener, introduced the called off for a square dance, in favour of attending high day’s guest, Cheryl Sullivan, which has become a very tea at either the Chateau LauCarleton County 4-H leader, popular activity. rier in Ottawa or the Brigawho brought along doon Restaurant in her daughter, AlliOxford Mills. WI long-time supporter of 4-H son, and son, Phillip. The group will 4-H started as a boys’ and Members then provided be catering the Metcalfe and girls’ club, and the first club Sullivan with a $100 cheque District Lions Club’s dinner began in Waterloo. This year for the local 4-H. on Wed., June 10. marks the 100th anniversary. Norma McNaughton and Before the meeting ended, Overall, there have been Porteous reported form the Heather Bollinger was the many changes throughout the district annual held in Dun- auctioneer for the “anything years. robin earlier in the month. auction,” which participants Sullivan is a mother of The district will donate $500 enjoyed. five, and wears many hats. In to the 4-H Clubs in Carleton Next month, before the 2013, she won the Outstand- County. summer break, members will ing Volunteer Award from Members were then in- hear from a community poGay Lea Foods Co-operative. formed they had received a lice officer with the Ottawa Allison and Phillip spoke picture of its foster child, As- Police Service.
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Pulling together to promote IPM MORRISBURG – Jim Brownell, who is heading up the organizing team for this fall’s International Plowing Match and Rural Expo, crossed an item off his bucket list Thurs., May 21. “This is one of the things I’ve always
wanted to try,” he said, beaming, after taking the reins of two plow horses at Upper Canada Village. The former provincial politician was on hand to help publicize not only the village’s upcoming Spring Planting
Jim Brownell, chairman of the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo’s organization team, took the reins of two plow horses during a demonstration Thurs., May 21 at Upper Canada Village. Press Photo – Uhrig
Weekend (Sat., May 30 and Sun., May 31), but also the agricultural celebration set for this September in the Finch area. “Doing this, you really do get the feel of what those horses can do… They’re very powerful, and they feel your movements,” Brownell said. He and fellow rookie plowmen, St. Lawrence Parks Commission CEO Darren Dalgleish, received only a hint of direction before taking turns leading the Canadian horse duo. Yet, it’s both organizations’ events that were hyped up. It is expected that at least 80,000 guests will take part in the plowing match – either competing, hosting a booth, or visiting the various events taking place. Interest is growing, Brownell acknowledged, and the region’s hotels are selling out. With that, Dalgleish said visitors are turning to campgrounds, with the commission’s sites, from McLaren to the Long Sault Parkway, booking up. At the village, visitors to the spring planting weekend will get a preview of the plowing match when 12 teams of horses and oxen take to the fields. Meanwhile, some 500 pounds of corn, red fife wheat, oats, and flax seed will be planted after the fields have been worked.
Expansion at the market
The Chesterville Farmers’ Market officially opened for the season on Sat., May 23, with more vendors than ever. Although there are usually around 10 vendors each year, this year there are more than 15, forcing the market to expand to the downstairs area of the Chesterville waterfront. Grace (above, left) and Liz VanNoppen gave up their Saturday to collectively man the booth for Connaught Acres Sustainable Farming, selling fresh produce in place of their grandma and farm owner, Debbie DeCooman.
Competitors hitting the field in Ingleside
INGLESIDE – Curious about the upcoming International Plowing Match and Rural Expo? Not sure what the event is all about? To soothe the inquisition, the Ontario Plowmen’s Association (OPA) is hosting a pre-match Plowing
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Pan Am Games close to home by Alicia K. Gosselin Press staff
NDDHS – Despite the cooler temperature, students at North Dundas District High School were on fire with school spirit Fri., May 22 during the Pan Am Games hosted by student council. With activities such as inflatable Twister, a slip-andslide relay race, sponge-andplunge (a Duck-Duck-Goose
variation), and sumo-wrestling, it didn’t take long for the students to heat up. It’s been three years since the last Pan Am Games at the school, and it was definitely a welcome break for students on their last leg of classes before summer. “We really wanted to recreate the Pan Am Games that were planned by the student council when we [current student council mem-
bers] were only in Grade 9,” said Katherine Fleury, student council prime minister and one of five members who co-ordinated the event. “It was so much fun back then, and we are still talking about how awesome that student council was.” Although there were only five student council members to co-ordinate the event – Marshall Steele, Laura van Kessel, Katherine Fleury, Abby Fawcett, and Patrick Jaquement – the day’s festivities went “pretty smooth,” according to Fleury. There was room for only about 10 teams to register for the day’s activities, which meant first-come, first-serve, and each team consisted of five or six players. It cost $10 for each participant to register, which covered materials and food (a BBQ was held during lunch), as well as any extra funds being put towards future activities planned by student council. “We thought it’d be a great way to encourage team-building and school spirit,” said Abby Fawcett, student council’s minister of communications. “Everyone gets really excited about [events] like this, and it’s a great way to bring council together, too.”
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Dancers from The Academy of Dance and Fitness wrapped up their competitive season recently at the En Pointe and Just Dance Competition in Huntsville. Participants received many high scores, and also took home special awards for emotion, emotional wheel, performance, and Broadway bound. Patricia Barlow was awarded
Prom countdown on at NDDHS
MAPLE RIDGE – To begin, thank you to Jake Quinton for holding a successful prom fundraiser last week, All of the teams who participated were encouraged to represent which raised a total of $105 their team colour by dressing up. The Orange Team managed to toward the cause. co-ordinate construction worker outfits to spark team spirit. PicHis locker full of prizes tured from left to right, in front row: Calla Brugmans and Spencer donated from local busiKelly. Back row: Brayden Cochrane, Aly Bagshaw, Sawyer Vannesses, such as BMR, Snack den Bosch and Alison Kerr. Press Photos – Gosselin Shack and Rideau Auctions, went to Laura Carruthers. The countdown until prom on Fri., June 5 is officially on! Meanwhile, the senior boys’ soccer team, coached by Mr. Bell, participated in the playoffs last week, losing in the semi-finals to La Citadelle in a close 2-0 game. It was the final game in Devils’ uniform for Quinn Angel, Gavin Anderson, Jordan Casselman, Mason Durant, Student council managed to get a sumo-wres- to pin each other down. The suits proved to be Nathan Engwerda, Patrick tling match going in the schoolyard, where participants sported sumo suits and attempted
heavy and the students had a hard time standing up once knocked down.
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as being the top senior soloist for her song and dance solo, “Morning Person.” Pictured are: Emily Ryan (front, left), Chloé Roy, Georgie MacGillivray, and Anna Chambers. Middle row: Olivia Pereira, Nakita Steele, and Frédérique Guyot. Back row: Mélodie Roy, Faith Jorgensen, Toni Steele, Patricia Barlow, and Lauren Kluke.
Jaquemet, Matt Laflamme, Grade 12 students who Mitchell Melenhorst, Brad- have not yet paid for their ley Stitt, and Will Zandbelt. graduation gown are asked All week, Grade 11 stu- to please do so by Mon., dents have been campaign- June 1. They can give their ing for next year’s $20 to either Ms. student council poDillabaugh in the sitions. Tomorrow main office or Mrs. (Thurs., May 28), Onstein in room 116. candidates will deLastly, next week liver their speeches some very fortunate to the school, and the students will travel election will take to RKY Camp in place. Good luck Kingston to parto all candidates. ticipate in LeadAlso, a reership Camp run minder that the by Mrs. Williams four-on-four ball by Abby Fawcett and Mr. O’Brien. hockey tournaAll participants ment that was are reminded to be scheduled for today, Wed., at the school for 8 am sharp May 27, has been moved to on June 1, and to bring lots Mon., June 8, while this Fri- of sunscreen, a water bottle, day (May 29) is a PA day. outdoor and swimwear.
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A large portion of the more than 160 players who took part in Saturday’s (May 23) Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers Kids Ball Hockey Tournament gathered for a group photo. Mascots Crime Stoppers
Whodunnit, Sparky the Fire Dog and event organizer Tylor Copeland (upper right near the sponsorship banner) joined in celebrating the day of fun. Press Photo – Van Bridger
Crime Stoppers fundraiser
First kids ball hockey tournament a success WINCHESTER – It was a full day of fun for more than 160 kids as they played ball hockey to raise funds for the Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers (SVCS). Four divisions of four teams ranging in age from IP (Initiation Program), through novice, to atom and pee wee took part. There were no goal scorers’ names recorded and organizer SVCS coordinator SD&G OPP Constable Tylor Copeland didn’t feel releasing the names of the winning teams was necessary. “It was not about who won what, or who scored,” he said. “The day was meant to let the kids have fun
and get some exercise.” And the participants got plenty of exercise playing five games during the day. Copeland and his crew of volunteers fashioned side-by-side playing surfaces at the Joel Steele Community Centre allowing two matches to be played simultaneously for a grand total of 38 games. The organizer was quick to acknowledge the assistance he received from friends, fellow OPP staffers, area organizations, local businesses and the community at large. “I was able to get this event organized because the support I received
from the people of this community was amazing. I am truly humbled,” Copeland said. “I started making a few calls and sending out emails in March and right away people were asking how they could help.” “There were people who were never approached, but came out and refereed, looked after the clock, coached and helped in so many ways,” he added. Copeland also acknowledged the North Dundas Fire Department for looking after the barbeque and setting up the obstacle course, an event the OPP also offered to help entertain the youngsters between games. The day also
included a mascot hockey skills challenge between Whodunnit the Crime Stoppers Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog. The Winchester tournament raised $6,182 for the Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers program, part of which ($500) will be donated the township fire department. The Chesterville branch of Scotiabank also matched a portion of the proceeds and branch representatives Tricia Kaddie and Adrie Pol were on hand to provide assistance throughout the day. Copeland was pleased to see the imagination displayed by the players, who came complete with their
own stylized team T-shirts and original team names, “in many cases the kids came up with their logos and nicknames, which was great.” All in a name IP teams: Wild Wings, Chicken Hawks, Jumping Jets and Running Rangers. Novice teams: Deeks of Hazard, Mighty Hawks, Sens on the Run and Electric Lightning Shooters. Atom teams: Old Schoolers, Good Squad, South Stormont Snipers and Junior Wolves. Pee wee teams: Pesky Penguins, Hat Trick Heroes, Hot Guys in Tshirts and Fireball.
North Dundas Devils finish rugby season EOSSAA end of line for NDDHS athletes on high-scoring note – pile up 92 points BROCKVILLE – A sixth place finish, or better, is the requirement for high school athletes to qualify for a trip to the East Regionals Track and Field Championships. Unfortunately for the students representing North Dundas District High School they will not advance to the regional competition being held this week (Thurs., May 28 - Fri., May 29) at TISS in Brockville, site of last week’s (Thurs., May 21 - Fri., May 22) EOSSAA competition. Senior pole vaulter Connor Findlay came the closest to moving on, finishing seventh (3.45m). Jake Quinton established a couple of personal bests (PB) winding up eighth in the senior steeplechase (6.56 PB) and ninth in the 3,000m (9:54 PB). He also was ninth in the 1,500m (4:32). Jamie Quinton, another North Dundas gold medalist at SD&G, was 13th in the junior 80m hurdles (15.62) and 14th in the 300m hurdles (1:01). Devils track coach Patti Hall reported Quinton hit the second hurdle in the 300m event and fell extremely hard. “Jamie got up and completed the race and finished ahead of two competitors in her heat,” explained the coach, who noted Quinton suffered bruises and scrapes and wasn’t able to compete in the 100m the next day. “The injuries also hampered her in the 80m hurdles,” added the coach. • see EOSSAA on next page
MAPLE RIDGE – Their offence was working in high gear as the host North Dundas District High School Devils exploded for 92 points in an SD&G girl’s high school rugby win over the Tagwi Warriors and in a half of an exhibition game against the Russell High School (RHS) Timberwolves. Last week’s (Tues., May 19) twin bill opened with the Devils blanking Tagwi 62-0 in their final regular season game. A friendly match followed with the Warriors playing Russell in the first half. Tagwi outscored the Timberwolves 10-5 and set the stage for North Dundas to play Russell in the second half, in which they outscored the visitors 30-0. Devils’ coach Scott Reaney explained RHS is just introducing girl’s rugby into its sports program and was looking for the squad to gain some experience through exhibition play. With their decision against Tagwi North Dundas levelled its tri-county record at 3-3-0. • see RUGBY on page 15
Just trying
Kicker Andrea Koch ran for her first try of the SD&G rugby season helping the North Dundas District High School Devils run to a 62-0 victory over the visiting Tagwi Warriors last week (Tues., May 19). Koch also booted six converts and finished the match with 17 points. Mallory Hutchinson led the Devils offensive production touching down six tries for 30 points. Press Photo – Van Bridger
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Close but no Cigar
Williamsburg loses 6-1 to DonnaCona in tourney final WILLIAMSBURG – On their way to the championship game the host Williamsburg Cigars were undefeated in four games, fashioned a pair of shutouts and outscored the opposition 33-8. Unfortunately for the home team their offence dried up in Sunday’s (May 24) title tilt in the 12th annual Casey At Bat Memorial Fastball Tournament, a fundraiser for the Dundas County Hospice, as they dropped a 6-1 decision to DonnaCona/Quebec Seniors. DonnaCona and Williamsburg finished the three-day event (May 22-May 24) with 4-1 records. The Kanata Storm (3-1), Napanee No. 1 Juniors (2-2), Quebec Juniors (2-1, did not advance on tiebreaker), Eastons Corners (1-2), Peterborough (12), Ottawa Valley A’s (1-2), Napanee No. 2 Juniors (0-3) and Lyn (0-3) finished in that order. DonnaCona’s Patrice Leclerc
(three wins) was named Most Valuable Pitcher. His teammate Joe McCleary earned the Top Hitter Award. Kristian Knapp of the Williamsburg Cigars garnered the Most Valuable Pitcher trophy.
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Devils details Jordan Casselman – Sr. 12th 3,000m (10:40). Connor Zersch – Sr. 13th 100m (11:94 PB), 20th shot put (9.35m), injured in 100m. Patricia Barlow – Sr. 13th 3,000m (14:10), 21st 1,500m (6.38). Gavin Anderson – Sr. 14th triple jump (10.46m).
Carlee Coburn – Sr. 16th 200m (31.17). Joey Benoit – Sr. 18th discus (20.28m). Walter Klein-Boonschate – Sr. 12th 200m (24.79 PB), 15th high jump (1.50m), 16th 100m (12.07). 4x100m senior boys relay DQ. Coaches Hall and Julie Green agreed that all of the team members put in their best effort in what they called a great season for a small group of great athletes.
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Sox lose pair to Sweat Sox, Mudd leading Sweat Sox (4-0-0) rallied from an early 1-0 deficit and left Winchester with a 7-1 victory on their record. The following evening (Fri., May 22) the short-staffed Sox visited the number-two ranked Metcalfe Mudd (3-10) at the Sportsplex and were handed a 10-5 setback.
next to the Harvex (c/o Terry Good) sponsor sign. John Mellan picked up the lone birdie skin. The draw winners included: Shane Verhey, Roger Francis, Dale Cameron, Wray Holmes and Scott Keeler. The scorecard winners were Jerrold Boulanger, Neal Bartholomew and Ray Sher-
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Cedar Glen Golf Course hosts 2015 Opening Day Tournament BOUCKS HILL – A team made up of John Phillips, Cheryl Lowe, Denise and Gary Lafave fashioned the low gross mixed team score of 64 taking part in Saturday’s (May 23) 2015 Opening Day Tournament at Cedar Glen Golf Course. The men’s low gross score belonged to Bryden van Kessel, Brandon Cousineau, Carol and Marcel Parent who carded a 60. Dale and Muriel Whitteker along with Barb and Hubert Barkley registered a 72, closest to the hidden score of 71. Live Cheryl Lowe belted theKemptville longest drive from No. 5 (ladies) and Greta McGann put her shot
closest to the No. 6 flag (ladies). The men’s winners were David Casselman (longest drive No. 7) and Brandon Cousineau (closest to No. 15 pin). The skins winners included: Shaler/Cindy Hill, Peter Schoenfeld and Lyn Shaw; Dale/ Donna Casselman, Gary/Mary Whitteker; Bryden van Kessel, Brandon Cousineau, and Carole/Marcel Parent; Cheryl Lowe, John Phillips, Denise/Gary Lafave; Bob/Adam Hebert, Roy Fields and Gary Ducross; Francis/Rick Barkley, Larry Harper and Don McMusic Festival Whitteker, Hubert/Barb Millan; Dale/Muriel Barkley.
Tomorrow (Thurs., May 28) the Ottawa/Nepean Cardinals (2-2-0) will fly into Winchester for an 8 pm meeting looking to move ahead of Winchester and into sole possession of the number five spot. Sunday (May 31) the Sox are scheduled to face the last-place Ottawa Orioles (0-4-0) at Brewer Park.
Francis cards low gross 40 at Sandy Row
SOUTH MOUNTAIN – Roger Francis turned in the N ad low gross score shooting a r) 40 in Men’s League play at 258-3885 Sandy Row Golf Course. Richard Gilmer dropped his shot closest to the pin on No 4 last Wednesday (May 20). Kevin Bowie placed his ball next to the flag on No. 7. Tony Eyre left his drive
Former Williamsburg and South Dundas Township politician Robert “Rowdy” Gillard, who admits he never played fastball, tossed out the ceremonial first pitch to Bob Schell officially opening the 12th annual Casey At Bat Memorial Fastball Tournament in Williamsburg last Friday (May 22). Cigars left hander Cory Alkerton then took to the mound and fired bullets to catcher Bobby Jack Hart as Williamsburg blanked Lyn 8-0.
Cigar smoke Game one: 8-0 win over Lyn, WP Cory Alkerton, relief Trevor Lahey; homeruns – Lindsay Medynski, Dan Loney and Kristian Knapp – grand slam. Game two: 10-0 win over Eastons Corners, WP Trevor Lahey. Game three: defeated Peterborough 7-6, WP Trevor Lahey. Game four: semi-final defeated Napanee No. 1 Juniors 8-2, WP Jason Smith, relief Cory Alkerton; monster three-run homer by Matt Alkerton. Game five: final lost 6-1 to DonnaCona, LP Trevor Lahey.
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The Devils three wins came against Holy Trinity (22-0) and Tagwi (43-0 and 62-0) and produced a point differential of 127-0. They were shutout in their three losses going scoreless against St. Joe’s (7-0 and 17-0) and Holy Trinity (100) for a point differential of 0-34. “How can the girls score so many points in three games and none in the rest?” wondered the coach following the one-sided win over Tagwi. Speed to burn One factor in their pointproducing discrepancy could be the fact the Devils used their breakaway speed to rack up their offence. That speed was nullified by the
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opposition’s shutdown tackling in their losses. North Dundas’ speed was front and centre in the 62-0 win over Tagwi. Mallory Hutchinson broke off long runs registering six tries (30 points). Fullback Julia Gibson followed suit racing to pay dirt on three occasions (15 points). Place kicker Andrea Koch rang up her first try (5 points) of the season and added six converts for an additional 12 points. Jessi Zandbelt set up several scoring plays with solid carries before off loading near the Tagwi end zone. Hutchinson and Gibson each crossed the goal line twice while Koch and Lynette Klein-Boonschate supplied the single tries against the Timberwolves.
The 2015 edition of the North Dundas District High School Devils girls rugby team finished the SD&G season with a record of three wins and as many losses. North Dundas outscored their opposition 127-34 in their six matches. This year’s Devils included: front (left) – Amy Lydiatt, Lynette Klein-Boonschate, Payton Halpenny, Julia Gibson, Taylor Zersch, Mallory Hutchinson, Andrea Koch;
Patriotes eliminate NDDHS soccer squads
CORNWALL – Both the North Dundas District High School’s junior and senior boys soccer teams suffered the same fate on the same day on the same soccer pitch. Last Wednesday (May 20), the top ranked La Citadelle Patriotes ended the number four ranked Devils’ SD&G “A” soccer season defeating the visitors in both the junior and senior semifinal matches. The Senior Devils were rubbed out 2-nil by the Pats in their sudden-death match and the same day the North Dundas juniors were whitewashed 4-nil. Both North Dundas sides qualified for the post-season compiling 3-3-0 records. Senior coach Kevin Bell reported his squad played the powerful Patriotes tight and shut down their top scorer, but were unable to find the back of the opposition’s net. “They [Patriotes] scored their first goal on a turnover in our end. And they scored a late second-half goal that bent into the top corner of Will’s [Zandbelt] net,” explained Bell. Bell felt the team had a good season and pointed out that 10 members of this year’s team have played their last games as Devils. This year’s graduates include: Quinn Angel, Gavin Anderson, Jordan Casselman, Mason Durant, Nathan Engwerda, Patrick Jaquemet, Matt Laflamme, Mitchell Melenhorst, Bradley Stitt and Will Zandbelt. Junior Devils Coach Jevon Groves reported the juniors trailed the Pats 1-nil at the half and gave up a second goal three minutes into the second half. “I think that second goal deflated the team,” said the coach. “They [Patriotes] went on and scored two more goals to make it 4-nil. But, the boys played hard and did not give up. Still, it would have been nice to put one into the back of their net.”
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Morris helps Yellow hand Greens first loss of season WINCHESTER – Jackie Morris’ hat trick triggered a 5-2 victory for Wright’ Yellow who knocked over the previously undefeated Shane Greens. Last Thursday’s (May 21) win upped Yellow’s Chesterville Women’s Ball Hockey League record to 3-2-0 and knocked the Greens (3-1-1) out of first place and into second. The triple bill at the Joel Steele Community Centre opened with goalie Lindsay Chambers and Francis’ Blues (2-3-0) blanking Erwin’s Blacks 3-0 and closed with Winters’ Reds (4-1-0) bombing the Blacks (0-4-1) 7-1. The league returns to its home base at the Chesterville Arena for tomorrow’s (Thurs. May 28) threegame sked.
Geena Rose (Lesley Anne Tupper) and Morris (Tupper at 4:40). Alex Roach (unassisted at 1:26) cut the Greens deficit to 2-1. Three offensive strikes by Yellow sealed the deal. Tupper (GWG, Clara Droppo at 18:30) got the rally started and was followed by Morris who buried chances created by Morris (Stephanie Defoe at 3:35) and Madison Scheepers with 1:35 left on the clock. Selena Sloane (Alex Roach) cut the final difference to 5-2 netting the final Green goal 30 seconds before the final buzzer. Cashelle Baldwin posted the win and Lindsay Chambers took the loss.
campaign backing the Blues as they waxed Black 3-0 in the early game. Janis Hall converted a feed from Brooke Cummins into the GWG at 14:20 of the second half. Brooke Cummins (unassisted at 6:02) opened up a 2-0 lead. Lindsay Cummins (Catie Currie) solidified the verdict making in a 3-0 final with 12 seconds left on the clock.
Reds hot Kelly Forrester’s bid for her first perfect result ended when Blacks’ Jaclyn Crump (Carly Crump, Kellie VanDelst at 17:35) registered her team’s lone goal early in the second half of a loss to the Reds. The Reds roared into a 4-0 Morris hat Blues 3 – Blacks 0 lead in the first half on shots Yellow gained a 2-1 firstLindsay Chambers rang fired by Kim Elliott (Anna half advantage on goals by up her second shutout of the Fawcett at 16:25), Theresa
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Senators blank Junior Hawks 8-0 WINCHESTER – For a second consecutive week the Winchester Hawks were unable to put a shot into the back of the opposition’s net. Last week (Wed., May 20) Jacob Verspeek shutout the Hawks 8-0 helping the Senators improve their North Dundas Junior (Co-ed) Minor Ball Hockey League record to 3-0-0. The loss dropped the number-three ranked Hawks mark to 1-2-0. The week before Ethan GuyLegendre backed the North Dundas Rockets when they blanked the Hawks 6-0. The second match on the mid-week twin bill saw GuyLegendre and the second-place Rockets (2-1-0) nip the fourthplace Canadiens (0-3-0) 6-5.
Damian Streng (James Verspeek at 20:12) registered the GWG. James Verspeek (3-3-6), Maxwell Hannivan (2-1-3), Gavin Veinotte (12-3), Spencer Armstrong (10-10, Streng (1-0-1), Logan Verspeek (0-1-1) and Lucas Menard (0-1-1) produced the Senators offence.
and Brett Esnard earned assists. Gavin Eikelboom potted a pair of goals for the Habs. Cole Eikelboom, Max Messervey and Jonah O’Donohue (tied it 5-5 at 10:00) sniped single markers. Daniel Harrison (2, assisted on tying tally), Carly Walker, Josiah Verbruggen, Haylee Irven, O’Donohue Rockets 6 – Habs 5 and Messervey collected the Mason Carr fashioned helpers points. a natural hat trick counting three consecutive markers Top guns in the first half staking the James Verspeek, Senators Rockets to a 3-2 lead on the 10-5-15; Mason Carr, RockHabs. He snapped in a single ets 10-2-12; Gavin Veinotte, in the second session, which Senators 3-2-5; Max Messerproved to be the GWG at vey, Canadiens 3-2-5; Hunter the six-minute mark, and VanBreugel, Rockets 2-3-5; finished the game with four Reise Marriner, Rockets 2-2goals. Hunter VanBreugel 4; Max Hannivan, Senators Senators soar drew an assist in the deciding 2-2-4; Jonah O’Donough, There was no stopping tally. Canadiens 2-1-3; Daniel the SenatorsStove attack Store as theyMA Reise Marriner and Harrison, Canadiens 0-327 15 bw surged into a 4-0 first-half Hunter VanBreugel supplied 3; Damian Streng, Senators lead and added four more in the singles while Adrianna 1-1-2; and Justin Robinson, the second session. VanBreugel (2), Aiden Hutt Hawks 1-1-2.
Schoones (GWG, unassisted at 15:45), Marlee Grady (Jessica Winters at 11:21) and Emma Grady (Winters at 1:20). Schoones (Fawcett at 10:42), Winters (Marlee Grady at 6:35) and Marlee Grady (Winters, Erin Grady at 0:26) pumped in secondhalf goals inflating the final total to 7-1.
Hot shots Marlee Grady, Reds 9-211; Alex Roach, Greens 8-311; Jessica Winters, Blues 4-7-11; Jackie Morris, Yellow 8-2-10; Lesley-Ann Tupper, Yellow 4-4-8; Janis Hall, Blues 5-1-6; Anna Fawcett, Reds 1-5-6; Kim Elliott, Reds 4-1-5; Theresa Schoones, Reds 3-2-5; Lindsay Waddell, Jackie Morris (left) cashed three goals leading Wright’s Yellow to Blues 2-3-5; Amy Bekkers, a 5-2 decision over Shane’s Greens in last week’s CWBHL game. Greens 2-3-5; and Cinnamon Morris has cashed eight goals in five games. Press Photo – Van Bridger Boulanger, Greens 1-4-5.
Team Hill wins Tuesday Night Scramble BOUCKS HILL – Shaler and Cindy Hill combined their talents and came up with the best low net score (27.25) posted in the Cedar Glen Golf Course Tuesday Night Scramble. Winning skins in last week’s (Tues., May 19) event were Brandon Cousineau and Bryden van Kessel (3 on No. 1, 3 on No. 2, 3 on No. 5 and 3 on No. 9), as well as the team of Kurtis and Rick Barkley (2
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Ladies Night The closest to the pin winners on Ladies Night last week (Wed., May 20) were Ann Sloane (No. 6) and Linda Barkley (No. 9). The draw prize winners included: Ann Sloan, Susan McIntosh, Linda Murphy, Linda Barkley, Elsie Muir and Donna Casselman (50/50 draw).
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Barkley cards low gross, Schell nets a 31 BOUCKS HILL – Kurtis Barkley and David Casselman finished one-two in the chase for the low gross honours during Men’s Night “A” class play at Cedar Glen Golf Course. Barkley finished with a 35, two strokes up on Casselman (37). Lyle Schell turned in a low net 31. Gary Lafave (No. 6) and Brandon Cousineau (No. 9) claimed the closest-to-the pin prizes while Derek Whitteker pounded out the longest drive. Best in the “B” bracket were Neville Vincent (LG 41, Darrell Shelp (LG 42) and RT Auto George Bloom (LN 33). Centre MA 27 15
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Work Wanted STL HOME IMPROVEMENT – All renovations, large or small, we do them all. 30 years experience. Free quotes. Steve 613-864-1953. 8-16c
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FOR RENT – Large, 2-bedroom apartment, quiet, secure, adult building. Laundry facility, parking, non-smoking. $640 plus hydro. 613-853-6592. 52tfc FOR RENT – Iroquois, recently renovated 3-bedroom townhouse. New kitchen and bathroom, gas heat. Available June 1. $700 monthly plus utilities. First, last, references. 613543-2897. 9tfc GUEST SUITE FOR RENT – By the week in the Finch area. Call 613-9840305. 9-12c FOR RENT – 1-bedroom apartment in South Mountain. $600 heat included. No pets. 613-989-2103 or 613-7983257. 11tfc
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FOR RENT – Large 3-bedroom townhouse located in Chesterville. No pets. $685 per month plus utilities. Available July 1. Call 613-652-1306. 11-13 FOR RENT – Winchester, new 2-bedroom, bungalow style townhome. Hardwood, granite, attached garage. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, grass cutting and snow removal. Ideal for seniors. Available June 1. Call 613315-0715. 11-12c FOR RENT – One side of duplex, 2-bedroom, minutes from Winchester and Chesterville on County Road 43. Large lawn, quiet neighbourhood. $875 plus utilities. Available immediately. 613-774-3025. 11tfc
large fenced backyard. $1,200 per month, heat and hydro included. No pets. Available July 1. 613-7743317. 11-13 FOR RENT – Morrisburg, main floor duplex, looking for seniors 55+. 2-bedroom plus den, beautiful hardwood floors throughout, gas heated. Available July 1. Non-smokers, no pets. $775 per month plus utilities. First and last and references required. Call evenings 613-821-0098. 12-13 FOR RENT – New accessible ground floor apartment in adult building, formerly Wayne LaPrade Photography building. Gas heat, 5 appliances, water, parking, driveway clearing, lawn mowing included. $1000 per month, hydro extra. Available July 1. No pets, references, first and last. 613-4482350. 12-13 THE LINTON APARTMENTS – Under new management, 2-bedroom suites available, clean, quiet, secure, parking, appliances included. Ideal for seniors. Call Lynda 613-979-7773 for appointment to view. 12tfc FOR RENT – Bachelor apartment, $565, heat and hydro included, laundry. References. First and last. Available. 8 am-6 pm. 613-822-6635. 12tfc
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 – New garden shed, 8’x12’, tin roof, vinyl siding, one window, double door (60”x73”). Call 613448-3634. 12 FOR SALE – Beautiful, brand new 2-bedroom, 2-bath, spacious condo in Crysler. Private balcony overlooking the Nation River. Many upgrades, including dark hardwood throughout, ceramic tiling, a chef’s kitchen with breakfast bar, brand new appliances, upgraded backsplash and cabinetry. Features gas fireplace and in-suite laundry. Call 613-219-9391 for more information or to book a private showing, or visit: www.38charlesstreet.com 12
Farm WANTED TO RENT – Land to grow organic soya, corn, buckwheat. Tiled or untiled. Any size fields or will clean up. 613-535-2382. 1-25 FOR SALE – Self-unloading wagon, Dion, 16’, $1,750. Call 613-774-5090. 12 FOR SALE – 790 New Holland harvester, Metal Alert II, wide pickup, field ready, shedded. 613-448-3634. 12
Card of Thanks CARD OF THANKS – We, the family of the late Lillian Stewart would like to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Burke, nurses on 2nd floor of Winchester Hospital and the staff and PSWs at the Garden Villa for all their care and kindness given to our mom. We would also like to thank everyone for their kind words and condolences, and for the food and cards – Kendra, Susan, Ronald and families 12 For your convenience classified listings are posted weekly online at www.winchesterpress.on.ca
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WINTER, Heinz March 23, 1930 May 31, 2012 May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you can hear That we miss you and love you And wish that you were here. – Mathilde, your kids, grandkids and great-grandkids 12
ANNUAL ECUMENICAL POT LUCK DINNER Wed., May 27, 6 pm, Winchester Wesleyan Church. Guest speaker: Jerry Wallace. Topic: Haiti. Music: Bonnie Wallace. Freewill offering to Wallace Ministries. 11-12
FAWCETT – In loving memory of a dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Jean S., who was called home two years ago on May 29, 2013. Time slips by, but memories stay Quietly remembered every day, A little thought, small and tender Just to say we still remember. – Her Family 12 ROBINSON – In loving memory of a dear son and brother, Gary Lynn (Orb), who passed away 8 years ago on May 28, 2007. The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, The loss of one we loved so well. And while he sleeps a peacefu sleep, His memory we shall always keep. – Lovingly remembered by Orton, Brenda and Peter 12 KERR - In loving memory of a husband, father and poppa, Ronnie, who passed away May 25, 2014. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we will never part. God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. – Love, Eleanor and family 12
Coming Events WINCHESTER LIONS CLUB 515 Albert St., 613-774-2630 BINGO - Monday Nights HALL RENTALS - 613-774-7078 THRIFT STORE - 613-774-1736 Monday - Friday 9 am-3 pm; Saturday 9 am-12 noon 4tfc MOVIE NIGHT www.moovies.ca Catch the big screen! Sat., June 6 in Winchester’s Old Town Hall. Listings on website and “North Dundas Theatre” Facebook page. Admission $5. “Loonie” Snack Bar. Sponsored by the North Dundas Movie Committee. Big screen, small prices. 12tfc WINCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL REUNION Sat., May 30, Winchester Curling Club. BBQ lunch 11 am-1:30 pm, mingle 2-5 pm. Tickets $20. Robert Guy 613-989-6095. 10-12
OPEN HOUSE St. Clare’s Anglican Church Please drop in to the new St. Clare’s Anglican Church, Falcone Lane, Winchester, Sat., May 30, 1-4 pm. Refreshments. 12c AVALON RIVER CRUISE GROUP Magnificent Europe escorted by Shelley Cumberland, September 7-22, 2015, this fall! 2 weeks, 5 countries, Danube, Main and Rhine rivers. All meals and tours included. Cruisefares from $6,239 + $308 port charges, $1000 discount. Canadian funds. Everyone welcome. Some french balconies left. Space is limited. Call 613543-2133. shelley@thomtravel.com TICO 1258982 12c YE OLDE BARGAIN SHOPPE HALF PRICE ON ALL CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR Open Wed. May 27 from 10 am-3 pm and Thurs. May 28 from 10 am-3 pm and 6-8 pm. A great place to shop for good used items and clothing. Unbelievable prices. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church basement, 34 Mill Street, Chesterville. All donations greatly appreciated. ONE DAY BAG SALE Sat., May 30 from 9 am-3 pm 12tfc 59th ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ South Mountain United Church Sat., June 13 on Church grounds. Servings available from 12 noon to 6 pm. Tickets $13. Eat in and takeout options. Get your tickets from canvassers, local township business outlets or at door. 12-14c COMMUNITY LIVING DUNDAS COUNTY GOLF TOURNAMENT At Nationview Golf Course, South Mountain, Fri., June 12. Shotgun starts at 11 am. $100 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf, cart, dinner and great prizes. To register contact Marlene Lewis 613-543-3737 ext 221 or email mlewis@cldc.ca. 12-13c CEMETERY MEMORIAL SERVICE Metcalfe United Union Cemetery Will be held Sun., June 7 2:30 pm, Metcalfe St. Andrew’s United Church, 2677 8th Line Road, Metcalfe. Rev. Anne Montgomery officiating, the Gallagher Family providing inspirational music. 12-13 STAG & DOE Honouring Phil KleinSwormink and Megan Curtin, Sat., May 30, 8 pm, Joel Steele Community Centre, 577 Main St. West, Winchester. $10 per ticket. 12
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PARIS TO NORMANDY RIVER CRUISE GROUP Oct. 6-13 this year! Escorted by Myrna Michalicka-Cheney. Amazing promo $1000 off per person, cabins are very limited! Picture window cruise fare at $2,327 CDN funds + $154 port per person meals and tours included. Call 613-543-2133 or myrna@thomtravel. com TICO 1258982. 12c
1243 hours, 60 hp, 2010, new tires all around last year, rears 16.9-26, fronts 9.5-16RL, excellent condition; JD 4430 2WD with cab, power quad, rack and pinion, 6500 hours, 20.8x38 rears, good condition; 2003 Case 580 Super M extenda hoe backhoe, 3819 hours, ride control, air seat, with 24” tooth bucket, 8’ material and snow bucket, 4 stick, good condition; AC 5040 tractor with loader, 56 hp, 2WD, open station; Ford 5000 with loader, open station; JD2130 with cab and loader; MF 135 with industrial loader; IH 434 tractor with loader, power steering; AC W speed control tractor grader, Circa 1940-49, good condition; Hyster 50 forklift, 3 stage mast with 16’ fork height, hard tires; JD 820 tractor, partially restored; JD 40 tractor, totally restored; Farmall 100 with side mower; Farmall A; IH W4; Oliver Super 55, not running; Farmall C, not running. Lawn Equipment: Cub Cadet Tank SZ commercial zero-turn, gas, 27 hp self-propelled lawn mower with 60” mower, with power wheel steering, 2013, 79 hours, like new condition; JD 300 garden tractor, 48” mower, hydrostatic, 16 hp, 4 hydraulic outlets; White 25 hp lawn tractor, 54”, good condition; Cub-Car electric 2010 golf cart with new battery and charger; 72” Buhler finishing mower, 3-pt. hitch. Farm Machinery: NH H-7230 10-1/2’ cut discbine, like new, 3 years old; NH 648 round baler, Silage Special with acid applicator, top condition; NH 38 crop chopper; 2 steel bale thrower 20’ wagons, 8 ton; 2 all steel zero-graze feeder wagons, 22’, almost new; NH 790 forage harvester with electric controls with 890 7’ pickup, 824 2-row corn head used less than 100 acres; Gehl 980 16’ 3-beater steel forage wagon with 10 tonne running gear, Dion 1016SE, 16’ 3-beater forage wagon with 10 tonne running gear, both with roofs; NH 60 forage blower with dry inoculant applicator; all harvester equipment in top condition comes from one owner and purchased new; Case IH 600 forage blower; IH 615 combine with 810 grain head 13’, new knives last year, good condition; JD 722 soil mulcher 24’; IH 27’ cultivator; 20’ cultivator with high clearance S-tines, 62 tines, good condition; 10’ 3-pt. hitch cultivator; 22’ chain harrow with transport wheels, like new; 12’ chain harrows; Kverneland 6-furrow variable width with spring loaded auto reset semi mounted plow; 6-section diamond harrows, like new; stone picker with hydraulic high dump; NH 489 9’ haybine, good condition; IH 1190 9’ hay conditioner; Case IH 8430 4x4 hardcore round baler, good condition; MF 1050 grinder mixer with extensions, top condition; two 52’ heavy duty wagons with 18x22.5 rears and 10x20 fronts, dual tandem with steel mesh floor and hydraulic brakes; two 18’ flat top hay wagons, one with new rack; two 300 bushel gravity grain wagons, 10 tonnes; 4’x8’ electric hydraulic steel insert for pickup truck; other hay wagons and running gear; Pequea 710 hay fluffer; Meteor 3-pt. hitch 7’ snowblower with hydraulic chute, like new; 7’ single auger snowblower with hydraulic chute; Walco 5-1/2’ rotary 3-pt. hitch mower; JD MX6, 6’ rotary mower with brush guard; Gehl tedder/rake; NH 512 single axle manure spreader in mint condition; Hardy combo orchard sprayer, 8 years old, never used; Canola roller; Junkkari HJ10 wood chipper, 10”, like new; Danuser hydraulic 3-pt. hitch woodsplitter; Houle TS-08 hydraulic driven 8” tree shear with skid steer attachment; Shakee W200E Christmas tree shaker; 3-pt. hitch hydraulic 5’ forklift attachment; 10’ front mount blade; 11’ snow blade for tractor or loader; two 6’ 3-pt. hitch grader blades; gas powered mortar mixer; large Detroit diesel powered tub grinder; older diesel tandem yard truck with 28’ grain box and unloading auger; one AC and one Cockshutt 2-row 3-pt. hitch corn planters; MH 3-furrow trail plow; IH 2-furrow 3-pt. hitch plow; AC 3-furrow plow; Case skidsteer attachments such as 2 stone forks, grapple bucket, 72” blade. Livestock Handling Equipment: Cattle headgate and chute; self-locking headgate; 9 steel 16’ stock corral panels with legs; 35 4’ tube gates; new page wire chain link; 3-pt. hitch tilt-table hoof trimming chute; round bale feeders; 2’x8’ calf feeder; 2 LPS liquid supplement tanks; 16’ fence line creep feeder, heavy duty. Trailers: 2008 PJ-20 trailer, gooseneck with 20’ deck and 5’ beaver-tail, 20,000 lbs with tandem dual axles; 8’x33’ with 6’ deck 5th wheel tandem dual axle 20 tonne trailer, electric
brakes, tandem; 6’6”x14’ tandem ESTATE AUCTION SALE deck over trailer; 2009 Corn Pro grey COLLECTIBLE VINTAGE stock trailer, 16’x7’ with bumper hitch, TRACTOR, SMALL FARM safetied; 14’ tandem trailer, set up for MACHINERY, ANTIQUES, scaffolding comes with 4-pair of steel COLLECTIBLES AND MORE scaffolding sections and 6-walking To be held on site at Civic #9449 aluminum stages. Pana Road, Edwards/Russell. Grain Bins: 2008 Meridian Storking Corner of Pana Road and Boundary model SK1332, 4000 bushel grain bin, Road. hopper bottom with 5 hp air dryer, 24” SATURDAY, JUNE 6 fan, powder coated paint finish interior commencing at 10:30 am and exterior, excellent condition: Butler Tractor: 1960 IH Farmall 340 gas 90 tonne steel grain bin with aerated with wide front end (tractor extremely floor. NOTE: Both bins will be sold as straight, sells with original bill of sale, pictured and must be disassembled owner’s manual, and advertising broand moved by buyer. chure). Horse Drawn Equipment: W.M Machinery: Gehl 2170 haybine, nice; Gray and Sons Ltd., Chatham, ON, NH 256 side delivery hay rake; Kombi totally restored single cutter with 3.50 tedder/rake; NI 484 round baler, child’s seat and solid runners; Munroe nice; NH 328 manure spreader; IH and MacIntosh, Alexandria, Ontario, 510 16-run grain drill with grass seed; 2-seater express wagon, restored; Turnco sprocket packer; Kneverland J.B. Armstrong, Guelph, Ontario bug- 3-pt. hitch vari-width 3-furrow plow, gy with top (needs restoration); Frost very nice; Teagle 3-pt. hitch fertilizer and Wood 5’ horse drawn hay mower; spreader; 18’ pony harrow, 6-row corn MH circular saw; set of double leather cultivator; 3-pt. hitch, 12’ spring tooth chrome trimmed harness with 22” cultivator; 2 gravity wagons; snowcollars suitable for medium size draft blower; round bale spear; NH 69 small horses, top condition: other antique square baler; IH 2-furrow fast-hitch machinery pieces. plow; small running gear; small set of Boat: 1974 Rayson-Craft 16’ flat bot- IH drag discs. tom ski boat with 85 hp Mercury motor Antiques and Collectibles: Walking with trailer. plow; walking cultivator; turnip planter Miscellaneous Items: Loader for (B. Bell & Sons, St. George, Ontario); 8N and AC D15; large grain auger potato hiller (Mahoney, Cornwall); hoppers; several baled hay moisture fanning mill; sleigh, 8 and 30 galtesters; several large square bale lon milk cans; butter churn; Diablo forks for loader; new parts and teeth cream separator; ice cream maker; for Wilrich chisel plow and cultivator; Surge milking machine; milk bottles; packer wheels for Brillion seeder; 3 cast iron seats; buggy jack; brass formed hay tarps for 53’ trailers; sand- blow torches; hay forks and trolleys; blaster; quantity of 8’ wooden pallets; lightning rod balls; hand corn planter; quantity of good used tin. advertising tins; pony weights; barn Auctioneer’s Note: All tractors will be lanterns; Railroad lantern; cross-cut sold at 2 pm. Sale held under cover, and buck saws; wagon wheels; horse rain or shine. 2 auction rings may be poles; washtubs; snowshoes; antique operating at same time part of the wooden wall phone; various old tools; day. This sale consists of several com- stable tools; hand pump; pictures and plete estates of equipment plus many prints; quilts and linens; two antique other individual and company consign- bedroom sets; chests of drawers; ments. All announcements made sale blanket box; steamer trunks; occaday take precedence over any printed sional tables; antique Maytag washing machine; wicker baby stroller; material. Owners and Auctioneers are not baby carriage; glass and china; many other articles too numerous to menresponsible for accidents. tion. Refreshments Available Owner and Auctioneer not responTERMS sible for loss or accident. Cash or Cheque with Proper ID TERMS CONTACT Cash or Good Cheque Barry Dean at M & R Feeds with Proper ID 613-623-7311 PROPRIETOR AUCTIONEERS The Estate of the Late Nelson and James and Hill Auction Service Ltd. Alma James with inclusions from Carson Hill Mr. & Mrs. Ted Morrison 613-821-2946 AUCTION CONDUCTED BY Stewart James Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. 613-445-3269 Ingleside, Ontario For Pictures and - Antonella Holmes bc 613-537-8862 AdditionalRLP Consignments www.theauctionfever.com www.theauctionfever.com 12c 12c
GEARHEAD GATHERING Sat., May 30 and Sun., May 31, Autowonderland, 13373 County Road 2, Morrisburg. Flea Market, live bands - Sat. and Sun. 8 am-4 pm; Car Show - Sun. only 8 am-4 pm. Admission $1 per person both days. Car Show $10 per car. Proceeds to local charities. For info 613-543-4276 or loserscc@ gmail.com 12 LINES, SHADES & COLOURS NDDHS ART SHOW 2015 In support of Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary, Kemptville. Fri., June 12, 6-9 pm at North Dundas District High School, 12835 County Road 43, Chesterville. Tickets $5, children under 10 free. Free refreshments. 12-14
Yard Sales GARAGE SALE Sat., May 30, starting at 9 am, Rain or Shine, 11539 County Road 43, 3 km west (from Winchester towards Kemptville). A vast array of “stuff”. 11-12
Auction Sales TIME TO SLOW DOWN STOCK REDUCTION AUCTION For Benjamin’s Small Engines To be held on site at Civic #5580 Highway 138 north of Eamers Corners. From Cornwall Centre Road at Eamers Corners travel north on Highway 138 approximately 1.5 km – OR – From St. Andrews travel south on Highway 138 approximately 4 km. Watch for Signs. SATURDAY, MAY 30 commencing at 10 am Approximately 40-50 riding lawn mowers in all stages of repair and disrepair from running to wrecked for parts including such brands as White, MTD, Craftsman, Simplicity, Columbia and more; collectible and specialty tractors including Case, Bolens, MF, Ford, and a Toro 4 cylinder 72” hydraulic driven Grounds Master and more; large quantity of push mowers, tillers, snowblowers, generators and pumps, in all stages of repair; large quantity of various sized engines including B & S, Kohler, Honda, Onan and Tecumseh; quantity of different makes and sizes of mower decks; large quantity of new and used parts pertaining to lawn and garden equipment; many other articles too numerous to mention. Owner and Auctioneer not responsible for loss or accident. TERMS Cash or Good Cheque With Proper ID PROPRIETOR Benjamin’s Small Engines AUCTION CONDUCTED BY Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, Ontario 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com 11-12c 8th ANNUAL CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SALE MODERN AND ANTIQUE TRACTORS, FARM MACHINERY, BACKHOE, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, LAWN AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT, GRAIN BINS, TRUCKS, TRAILERS, BOATS, TOOLS, AND SOME ANTIQUE MACHINERY M & R Feeds and Farm Supply Ltd. 70 Decosta Street, Arnprior. From Ottawa take Highway 417 west and exit at 180 towards Arnprior, turn right on Highway #29 and turn left on Madawaska Blvd., and left on Decosta Street. Watch for auction signs. SATURDAY, JUNE 6 commencing at 9 am Tractors & Backhoe: Case IHFarmall 85C, 4x4 tractor with full load cab, L730 loader with material bucket and quick-attach pallet forks, with turf tires, 93 hours, 84 hp, bought new in 2009, tires 16.9-24 rears, 13.6-16.1 fronts, in like new condition; Massey Ferguson 1660L, 4x4 tractor with full load cab, with DL130 loader, with quick-attach material bucket,
Auction Sales
CHARITY YARD SALE 2147 Jennings Road (off Cty. Rd. 43)
Saturday, May 30
8 am - 2 pm All proceeds go towards charities: (Arise Africa & Manitoulin Island Youth) LARGE YARD SALE containing many items: vintage and modern furniture, prints and paintings, catering supplies, fridge and dryer. Other specialty items include Italian Stoneware place settings, metal canopy bed, antique & vintage pieces, quality home/garden/ wedding décor. Coffee, tea and a variety of home baked goods will also be served. MORE donated items coming in that have not been listed...a must come see event!!! Certied Appraiser will be on site to help answer any questions. Items may be viewed on Facebook: Hailey’s Comet Appraisal Services, CPPA PLEASE NOTE: if you wish to receive a discount we encourage you to bring beads and other craft supplies (these items help the charities set up workshops for the women and youth). Cash, Visa & MasterCard will be accepted.
FLOORING SALE Ends July 10. Shop now!
Cotnam Hardware
Harbers Flame Centre bc
33 KING STREET, CHESTERVILLE
613-448-3838
HARBERS
FLAME CENTRE & MASONRY INC. Joy and Brian Harbers • Wood • Pellet • Corn • Gas • Stoves • Fireplaces • Chimneys - Brick, Block, Repairs & Restoration
Certified Mason – WETT Technician
4385 BIlly Lane, RR3, Williamsburg, Ont., K0C 2H0
613-535-2301 Fax 613-535-1170 www.harbers.ca
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FARM ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, May 30, 2015 10:00 am 15463 County Road 18, Lunenburg, ON
Estate of Douglas Cummings Tractors: Deutz Allis 6265, 4x4, tractor w/cab; Landini Ghibli 100, 4x4, w/cab/Quickie 948 QT front loader, QT bucket and bale fork, 2840 hrs Machinery: Calsa Sprayer tow-behind; Elmira 10ton running gear; Rocking 12 stone rack, pto drive; gravity box; NH Model 230 running gear and flat rack; Westfield 46’ grain auger for parts; Shulte RSH4 rock picker, hydraulic drive; Bushhog 6’ offset disc; Big Jim 14’ cultipacker with transport 86” double auger snowblower hydraulic chute; 76” Vreton stone fork; Bushhog 6’ brush cutter; Ford 240 10’ finishing disc with harrow brackets; Kverneland 3furrow auto reset plow; 8-ton running gear; Butler 3-section grain bin; Hesston 1120 haybine (parts only); NH Model 56 hay rake; enclosed hay elevator and open hay elevator; Allis 2300 disc (parts only); JD 8200 seed drill, 21 run d.d., p.w. and marker tires and grass box; BE 9” post hole auger (new); JD 24T hay baler; BE 3 pth fertilizer spreader; MF grinder/ mixer; Calsa 3 pth sprayer; Gehl 1475 TDC round baler-twine; Salford 4204, 4-furrow semi mount auto reset plow (nice); Hesston 1120 haybine; NH 256 side hay rake; Pequea 710 hay tedder; JD 7200, 6 row corn planter, dry fertilizer; 8’ land roller; IH 550 manure spreader (parts only); 3 pth 8’ scraper blade; Kverneland 3-furrow plow (for parts) Misc. Items: wood splitter; plastic tanks; round bale feeder; cattle oiler; hand grinder; fuel tank and electric pump; 4-5 cords firewood; 48 round bales of hay; cattle stanchions; livestock water tank; livestock trailer; set of Pro-Open & box end wrenches; Finley wood cook stove; farrow crates; table saw; Chinook 4-wheeler front winch, like new; aluminum toolbox for pickup; hydraulic jack; gas cans; extension cords; miscellaneous machinery parts; stainless steel tank; Motomaster portable hydraulic jack; assortment of chains; (2) drill presses and assortment of drill bits; shop vac; weedeater; assortment of hand tools; Stihl MS170 chain saw; battery charger; portable air compressor; portable air tank; Dewalt skill saw; steel cutoff saw; assortment of bolts; air tools; baler twin; grease and oil; assortment of gates; assortment of tires; circular saw blades; assortment of scrap iron; aluminum ramps; feed cart; extension ladder; (2) utility trailers; Lincoln gas powered welder; mig welder; Champion generator; OxyAcetelene torches and tanks; toolbox; shop grinder; 3 pth wood splitter (like new); rolls of cable; old dump trailer; assortment of tin; rolls of used pagewire
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WINCHESTER WESLEYAN CHURCH 537 Main St., Winchester “Bringing New Hope to Discouraged Hearts” Rev. Thurland Brown Sunday Services 10:30 am - Worship Service and Children’s Church 613-774-3137 44tfc WINCHESTER UNITED PASTORAL CHARGE Office: 613-774-2512 www.winchesterunited.net Rev. Christine Lowson Office 613-774-2512 Sunday WINCHESTER SPRINGS 9:30 am - Worship Service and Sunday School WINCHESTER 11:00 am - Worship Service, Sunday School and Nursery Sunday, June 7 11:00 am - Worship Service, Sunday School and Nursery will be held at Winchester Springs United Church for their 140th Anniversary 12c
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 1tfc
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• “Rockabilly Culture Show” • Rockabilly Music by Cadillac Rumble • Kool Car Show including Motorcycles • Automotive & Nostaligia Flea Market
LOSERS CAR CLUB, Classic Shows, Autowonderland Inc.
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JOB POSTING – WELLNESS NURSE Location: Position: Status:
Dundas County Region (South Mountain – Williamsburg) Wellness Nurse – Registered Nurse Part-time
Job Summary: The Wellness Nurse is responsible for the provision and management of cost effective health and wellness clinics for individuals in a community based clinic setting to monitor clients to reduce reliance on primary care physicians for routine monitoring, hospital avoidance and fill a gap for clients without family physicians. Qualifications, Experience, Credentials: • Certificate of Competence/License as a Registered Nurse in the province of Ontario in good standing • Previous community experience will be considered an asset
WINCHESTER BAPTIST CHURCH
For a full description of this position, please visit www.carefor.ca.
Friday Evening 7:00-9:00 pm - Youth Group Sunday 10:00 am - Adult Sunday Bible Study 11:00 am - Worship Service Everyone Welcome Pastors Bud McKibbon Mollie McKibbon 26tfc
SATURDAY
Admission charge of $1 per person both days. SUNDAY ONLY: $10 admission for car show participants Rough camping available on site. Camping, Vendor & Saturday info: 613-543-4276 Sunday info: loserscc@gmail.com
COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Dixons Corners Pastor: Rev. Clarence Witten 613-652-2400 (Church) Sunday 10:00 am - Morning Worship Service Join us! Nursery provided at all services 44tfc
Traditional Music-centred Services
This fabulous two-day event will bring together cool cars, muscle cars, hot rods, custom cars, motorcycles, rockabilly music and an automotive flea market. Proceeds from this event will go to local charities. • Automotive & Nostalgia Flea Market • Rock n’ Roll Band • Cruise in for Cool Rides • Food Concession
1. Morrisburg Plaza Canopy/Clock Tower Rehabilitation Request for Proposal – ADM15-04 2. Earl Baker Park Splashpad Services Tender – MPW15-05 3. Morrisburg Vehicle/Pedestrian Traffic Review Request for Proposal – MPW15-06 4. Roadside Mowing Tractor Request for Proposal – MPW15-07 5. Earl Baker Park Washrooms Request for Proposal – EDT15-08
The Municipality reserves the right to accept or reject any or all request for proposals/tenders. Lowest or any request for proposal/tender not necessarily accepted.
ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Winchester Office: 613-774-3333 A warm welcome awaits everyone Minister Rev. Bruce Kemp Sunday 10:00 am - Divine Worship 44tfc
Autowonderland, 13373 Cty. Rd. 2, Morrisburg 8 am to 4 pm
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The Annual Gearhead Gathering Weekend
Sat., May 30 & Sun., May 31
The Municipality of South Dundas has the following opportunities available:
Friday, June 12 • 6-9 pm
CELL: 613-223-2241
Optometrist
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Psalm 139:14
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TEL: 613-448-1244
Dr. Patrick Lau
Welcomed with love by parents Kassoundra Leader & Brian Harrison, proud grandparents are Russ & Marlene Leader of Metcalfe and Ron & Margaret Harrison of Metcalfe. Special thanks to Dr. St-Cyr and all the excellent staff at Winchester District Memorial Hospital.
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YARD SUPERVISOR Lannin Home Building centre is one of the leading suppliers in the area to the new home building and home improvement industry. We are accepting applications for a Yard Supervisor. Duties include: • Delivers/receives products and/or supplies to customers, job sites, suppliers, etc. • Operates freight handling equipment • Maintenance and operation of company vehicles • Communicates effectively with customers, management, employees and delivery personnel Qualifications: • Ability to lead and work co-operatively in team atmosphere • High school graduation or equivalent • Building materials knowledge a must! Please come in and fill out an application at:
LANNIN
Eligible candidates must submit a resume clearly outlining their ability to fulfill all position requirements to: Nicole Bissonnette, HR Advisor: 205 Amelia Street, Cornwall, ON K6H 3P3, by fax at (613) 932-0998, or by e-mail to nbissonnette@carefor.ca by June 5th, 2015. To learn more about Carefor’s integral role in the community visit www.carefor.ca.
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Obituary
Death Notices Colleen Carr
Colleen Carr (nee Hutt) passed away at The Garden Villa in Chesterville on Sat., May 23, 2015. She was 84. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Carr. She was the loving mother of Marilyn Schwerdtfeger (Eric) of Chesterville, Ronald Carr of Ottawa, Wayne Carr (Pam) of Iroquois, and Glenn Carr (Corrinne) of Mississauga. Colleen was the dear sister of Dale Hutt (Mary) of Mountain and Glenn Hutt (Faye) of Manotick. She will be fondly remembered by eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her infant son, Raymond, her infant daughter, Margaret, her infant brother, Raymond, and her brothers, Fred and Duane “Joe” Hutt. She is also survived by nieces and nephews. A private family graveside service will be held at Grantley Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. The arrangements are entrusted to Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Chesterville. Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com
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Gordon Bartholomew
Gord Bartholomew of Winchester, formerly of Inkerman, passed away peacefully at home on Thurs., May 21, 2015. He was 85. He was the beloved husband for 65 years to Marion (nee Thorpe). He was the loving Dad of Judy (Kevin) Baldwin, Wayne (Joyce), and Carl, and was predeceased by Richard. He was the cherished Grandpa of Scott (Jenna), Tory, Kelly (Sean) Redden, and Josh (Ashley), and greatgrandchildren Madeline, Katherine, Liam Redden; and Quinton Snyder. Gord was the dear brother of Cora (the late Sanford) Byrd, Freeman (Rose), June (Roger) Salmon, and the late Earl, Graham, and Clair. Gordon rested at Byers Funeral Home in South Mountain (613-989-3836) on Sun., May 24 from 2 to 4 pm. The funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home on Mon., May 25 at 3 pm followed by interment at Knights Cemetery. By family request, donations may be made to the Dundas County Hospice or Saint Elizabeth Health Care. Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com Prunner Family TY
Barbara J. Thomas
Barbara Joan Thomas of Winchester passed away on Thurs., May 21, 2015 at Winchester District Memorial Hospital in her 75th year. She was the beloved wife of Richard Thomas. Barbara was loved by one sister and two brothers, and her nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will be held at Springhill Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute (www.ottawaheart. ca) or Winchester District Memorial Hospital (www.wdmh. on.ca) would be appreciated by the family. The arrangements are entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Chapels Inc. in Winchester (613-774-1117). Condolences may be made online at www.danielsfuneralchapels.ca
Graveside Committal Service
Thank You
Roger Allan Fawcett will be held on
Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 11 am at Maple Ridge Cemetery
Following the service a celebration of Roger’s life will be held at the Winchester Lions Hall. Family and friends welcome. Harland Veinotte HW MA 27 15
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The family of Orma Prunner would like to express their sincere thanks for all the cards, phone calls and donations that were received after Mother’s death. Thanks to Inkerman’s Wesleyan Church for all their efforts: Rev. Melodie Trolly for her kind words, Mr. Trolly for his music and to all those who contributed to the lunch afterwards. Thank you to the pallbearers – Wayne Prunner, Robert Whitteker, and Heather and Sanjeev Dutt. Special thanks to David Lapier, Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home in Williamsburg, and Maple Ridge Cemetery for their accommodation.
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WILLIAMSBURG - 2 bedrooms with a den, big family room, 2 bathrooms, and some nice updates including newer floors, windows, furnace. Town sewer plus a small barn/shop. You won’t believe how deep the lot is (400+ ft.!), perfect for playing with the kids or pets or golf! MLS 949018 $119,900
CHESTERVILLE - This cozy 4-ish bedroom home offers spacious yard, good sized storage shed/barn, and living room AND family room. Several updates (‘09 furnace, some windows, etc), but still room to make it your own. Across the street from the nation river park and boat launch. MLS 930767 $119,900
WINCHESTER - Well cared for and updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath mobile home on a 80’ x 195’ leased lot in an adult only park, walking distance to downtown. Large windows, and an extra den/dressing room off the front bedroom. Come see what affordable ownership can do for you! MLS 956819 $89,900
INKERMAN - 2-bedroom, 1-bath home, sitting on an acre lot! Enjoy a newly updated main floor including kitchen and flooring! Spacious master bedroom upstairs. Detached shop for all the good stuff, and this large lot with trees at the rear make it a keeper! MLS 955456 $115,000
DUNBAR - 2-storey country home featuring an extra large kitchen as well as a private office space/den off the master bedroom. Enjoy the fresh country air on the 2+ acre lot with plenty of mature trees, a large barn AND a detached garage. 2013 propane furnace! MLS 955034 $124,900
WINCHESTER - Great brick bungalow with 3 bedrooms and 1 bath + rough-in for another. Come see this open concept layout with a ton of updates since 2006 including most windows, kitchen, hardwood flooring on the main level, & shingles replaced 2010. MLS 952503 $199,900
MOREWOOD - This 3 bedroom, 1,500 sq. ft. home is so nice! All remodeled and sitting on a huge double-sized lot (over 250’). Features a big living room, large eating area, maple hardwood kitchen cupboards, main floor laundry, covered porch, deck, and an oversized garage. MLS 955039 $209,900
CHESTERVILLE - This 3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick bungalow with attached garage features a spacious rec room with a fire place, hardwood floors, huge 120 ft. deep lot surrounded by mature maple trees, a storage shed, AND a big deck! Come home! MLS 955843 $218,000
FINCH - High & dry, 3 bedroom + den, 2 bathroom, century home sitting pretty on 1.38 acres with a wrap-around porch, hardwood throughout (carpet free!), exposed post and beam, brand new 2015 propane furnace and outdoor wood furnace, and much more! MLS 955110 $224,900
WINCHESTER - Extra-large 1875 brick home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 10’ ceilings, original trim, and a second staircase from the master to the kitchen for late night snacks! Lots of space to raise a family on almost an acre of land with giant trees all around. 3 garage buildings and lots of storage! MLS 956116 $239,900
Sports
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Phil Klein-Swormink named Spirit Of Curling Award winner
WINCHESTER – Phil Klein-Swormink has been named the recipient of the Winchester Curling Club’s (WCC) 2015 Spirit Of Curling Award. WCC president Alison Levere made the presentation at the annual awards night on Fri., May 8. KleinSwormink, who rose through the local club’s bantam and junior ranks to become a provincial medal-winning curler, took an active role in the club’s initial Learn to Curl program, headed up the Tuesday Night Mixed League, skipped a drawwinning rink in the Wednesday Night Mixed and curled in the Thursday Night Fixed League this past season. Mandy Peddle, the bantam/junior program co-ordi- Winchester Curling Club president Alison Levere presented Phil nator also made presentations Klein-Swormink with the organization’s Spirit of Curling Award Susan Sloane photos to Mika Thurler and Dylan during the 2015 closing banquet. Wattie. Thurler was acknowledged for his assistance with the club’s youngest curlers while Dylan Wattie received the Most Improved Curler of the Year trophy. Peddle said, “As their coach I’m very proud of both curlers.” Wednesday winners The Wednesday Night Mixed League draw master Janet Levere made the presentations to: Draw one: winner Greg Chamberlain – skip, Rhonda Mark, Manuela Seidel, Ralph Rodgers; Draw two – Keith Wagner – skip, Greg Chamberlain, Chris Wert, Annette Helmer; Draw three – Phil Klein-Swormink – skip, Dan Ouellette, Andrew Hunt, Manuela Seidel. “We were pleased to see some new curlers from the Learn To Curl program, as well as members new to the area,” said the draw master, who thanked Kenny Mills and Courtney Barkley for looking after the hog-line piggy.
Mika Thurler (left) and Dylan Wattie recently accepted awards from the Winchester Curling Club’s (WCC) bantam/junior coordinator Mandy Peddle. Thurler’s assistance in developing the club’s youngest members was acknowledged while Wattie was named the Most Improved Curler in 2014-2015.
sandra Raganold to a first place finish during the regular season before navigating its way through the double Thursday Fixed Thursday Night Fixed knockout playoffs without League convener Greg suffering a loss. Chamberlain reported Geoff Spruit skipped his team of Friday Night Friday nights at the WCC vice Phil Klein-Swormink, second Megan Curtin, lead were fun nights featuring winners as anScott Smith and spare Cas- three Metcalfe Agdraw Society Tenders
nounced by organizer Susan McKercher. Draw one: Shane Vahey, Kenny Mills, JoAnne Carter, and Larry McMillan. Draw two: Shane Vahey, Abe Douma, JoAnne Carter, and Laura MacRae. Draw three: Dan Ouellette, Jim Angel, Andrew Hunt,15 and Janet Douma. MA
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Young Sox
The Winchester Novice Coach Pitch Red Sox team plays at Winchester’s 100 Club Park on the Legion Diamond each Tuesday evening and travels to Kemptville on Thursdays. The 2015 Red Sox are: front (left) – Tyler Szeifried, Brayson Heuff, Beckett Campbell, Lakeisha Allan, Kalli-Rose Hicks; back (left) – Emily Szeifried, Caleb Lacasse, Warren Halpenny, Landen Barnhart, Logan Stewart, Logan Robillard, Paul Allen – coach. Missing: assistant coach Todd Halpenny.
Cory Ross goal gives Winchester Senior Hawks third straight victory WINCHESTER – Cory Ross cracked an unassisted shot into the back of the Senior Senators net 1:01 before the final buzzer sounded stretching the Winchester Hawks undefeated string to three games. Ross and the Hawks nipped the Senators 4-3 in the opening game of last week’s (Wed., May 20) North Dundas Senior (Co-ed) Minor Ball Hockey League double dip. The Hawks sport a 3-0-0 record after three weeks while the second-place Senators leveled off at 1-1-1. The late game produced the first win for the North Dundas Rockets (1-2-0) who blasted the Leafs (0-2-1) 8-3.
Hawks by one It was Cory Ross’ late Rockets roar goal that capped the rally for Jack van Kessel (2-5-7) the undefeated Hawks who and Jarrett Williams (2-4-6) erased a 3-2 deficit thanks combined for four goals and to Kyle Ross (Spencer Kelly, 13 pointsLiquidation leading the RockRideau Auctions JA
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deficiencies. Sampling every two or three years is recommended. Several laboratories are accredited to provide a soil testing service to home gardeners. See the Accredited Soil Testing Laboratories in Ontario online at www. omafra.gov.on.ca/english/crops/resource/ soillabs.htm Organic matter is a preferred soil amendment used by professional and novice gardeners alike. The decaying remains of plants release nutrients that are absorbed into the soil and used by microorganisms and bacteria, creating a healthy environment for plants. Organic material may break up compacted soil to increase drainage. In sandy soil, organic material serves as a sponge to keep water from washing away. Compost and manure are two examples of frequently used organic materials. Both of these materials are readily available at little cost. Compost can be produced at home from food and plant scraps. Raked leaves and small amounts of grass clippings can be added to compost. Over time, the decomposition process will turn scraps into a nutrient-rich, dark brown substance that provides many plants with all they need to thrive. Compost is particularly useful in vegetable gardens. Manure should come from herbivores, or those animals that sustain themselves on grass and other plants. Carnivores can produce harmful bacteria in their
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n alluring landscape can make a home that much more enjoyable. Many homeowners devote considerable time to their lawns and gardens, and that devotion can pay both instant and long-term dividends. A wellgroomed landscape can make it more enjoyable to relax in the yard, and such a property will be more attractive to prospective buyers when homeowners want to sell their homes. But even the most welldesigned landscapes sometimes need some rearranging, and those changes may involve transplanting trees. Homeowners may transplant trees for various reasons. Some homeowners might be moving to a new home and want to take a favourite tree along with them, while some trees simply outgrow their existing space and need to be moved elsewhere on the property. Regardless of why trees need to be transplanted, homeowners can take several steps to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. • Determine why the tree needs to be moved. Some trees that are not thriving in their existing location may not benefit from a transplant. For example, a tree with a pest infestation might need to be replaced rather than transplanted. Determining the reason behind a transplant can save you the trouble of transplanting that won’t benefit from the move. If a tree is not getting adequate sunlight in its present location, then transplanting it to a different location on your property with more exposure to sunlight might reinvigorate the tree. If soil is the problem, than transplanting the tree might prove ineffective unless you also test the soil where you plan to move the tree and adjust it so the tree can thrive. • Prune the tree roots. Tiny roots that extend beyond the tree absorb water and nutrients, and such roots need to be pruned
before transplanting a tree. Landscaping professionals note that root pruning stimulates the growth of new small roots nearer to the tree’s trunk, and these newer roots will be dug up when the time comes to transplant the tree. Root pruning must be done well in advance of transplanting the tree. For example, if you hope to transplant the tree in the fall, then do your root pruning in the spring before new buds appear on the tree. Speak with your landscaper or a nearby garden centre to determine the best way to prune your tree’s roots. • Time your transplant correctly. Avoid transplanting trees when temperatures are colder and the ground is frozen. Transplanting before or after a thaw allows the transplanted roots time to develop. In addition, transplanting the day after you have watered the soil around the tree reduces the stress on the tree’s roots, making it easier to keep the root ball intact. • Protect the root ball. When transplanting a tree, make sure the root ball does not dry out. If it does, the tree likely won’t thrive in its new location and all your hard work will have been for naught. Cover the root ball with damp burlap or canvas so it can retain more of the moisture it will need to adapt to its new location. • Plant the tree sooner rather than later. While you can store a transplanted tree before you plant it elsewhere on your property, storing it for a long period of time increases the chances that the transplant will be unsuccessful. Ideally, you want to plant the tree in its new location as soon as possible. If you must store it, make sure you don’t suffocate the root ball, as roots must be kept damp or they will die and potentially cost you the tree. Transplanting a tree can add appeal to a property and help reinvigorate an unhealthy tree.
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“Somebody in the city, I’d say yes, they’d most likely use a cord,” said Shawn Beckstead, an employee from Allan Johnston Repair and Sales. “But anyone in the country, if you have any land at all, you’re not interested in carrying the cord around. It’s becoming a thing of the past.”
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he grass isn’t always greener on the other side – but it can be cleaner. Using a string trimmer after you’ve finished mowing the lawn can be a great way to touch up tall grass in hard-toreach areas along fences and driveways, and improve the overall appearance of the yard. Although grooming for spring definitely comes with its challenges (read: dandelions and dead patches), creating a polished close-cut look to your lawn has never been easier with the variety of gas, corded electric and battery-powered trimmers now available at Allan Johnston Repair and Sales in Metcalfe. With high-end and low-grade trimmers stocked from world-renowned companies such as Stihl and Husqvarna available, the Metcalfe-based store is prepared to provide both small and large-property owners with the trimmer they need for the job. After celebrating 20 years in the family business, owners Allan and Sharen Johnston, along with their daughters, Melissa, Amy, and Allie, are all dedicated to providing reliable customer service. “When it comes to trimmers, you have to be careful because they’re not all created equal,” said Allan Johnston. “The biggest thing is to get the right tool for the right job for the right user… A prosumer [large property owner] needs a more powerful and more durable piece of equipment. And that’s what we can offer that the box store doesn’t.” When buying a string trimmer, there are several things to consider: the size of your property, what you’ll be trimming, and how long you’ll be using it for. For example, you don’t have to invest in an expensive, professional-grade trimmer unless you need its metal blade capability for cutting saplings and other woody waste. Take a look at some of the differences between gas, corded electric and batterypowered trimmers offered at Allan Johnston’s Repair and Sales, so you can stop fiddling around with those hand clippers and add a little extra outdoor power to your life.
Battery-powered trimmers Battery-powered string trimmers deliver cord-free mobility without fueling, fumes, and pull-starting. “The innovation going into the batterypowered tools is unbelievable,” said Johnston. “It’s the next big thing. You don’t have tune-ups, you don’t have emissions…And one battery goes with multiple products. So you can have one battery, one charger, and multiple tools.” The best of the battery-operated trimmers now edge impressively, and perform reasonably well in tall grass. However, the top gas and plug-in models Shawn Beckstead from Allan Johnston Repair and Sales shows the difference between a Stihl still trim taller grass more efficiently. battery-operated trimmer (FSA 65), left, and a Husqvarna gas-powered trimmer (327 LS), right. Cordless trimmers are also heavier Press Photo – Gosselin than the corded models and run about 30 minutes before they need a recharge, best choice for tall grass and weeds, and will run cleaner, it tends to be heavier than according to Johnston, which can take move easily around flowerbeds and trees. other models, causing you to tire more hours. That means even the most capable Although an occasional tune-up may be quickly. models are still best-suited to smaller required, many large property owners tend The gas-powered models also require jobs. to purchase the gas-powered trimmers pull-starting, so if you think you may have “For those who have really large because they last the longest and can be issues revving up your trimmer, consider properties, it’s just not there yet,” admitted used anywhere. an electric or battery-operated trimmer. Johnston. “It would have to have multiple “As long as it has gas, it can last all batteries to keep them charged.” Corded electric trimmers day,” said Johnston. “You can start right If you’re looking for a light and at 8 am, trim anywhere and any length of Husqvarna inexpensive trimmer, consider an electric time, and it’s just a matter of adding fuel Husqvarna actually markets a small trimmer to perform comparably as gas to it.” line of gas string trimmers for both the models. They don’t require tune-ups, start consumer and professional market. These Gas trimmers with two-cycle engines with push-button ease, are quieter, and run on a mixture of oil and gas, whereas string trimmers are available with both produce no exhaust emissions. However, models with four-cycle engines offer the two- and four-cycle engines, and many the power cord limits your range, so they convenience of filling up your trimmer have split-shaft designs for attachments. with the same fuel as you put in your lawn are best suited to smaller yards where an Most of the models available at Allan extension cord can be used. mower. Although the four-cycle engine Johnston Repair and Sales are gaspowered.
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ith the rise of the “staycation,” more and more homeowners are turning their backyards into their own private oases. The centrepiece of many such retreats is a refreshing and inviting pool. Whether above-ground or inground models, pools make for welcoming spots to enjoy warm days and nights. A new pool can quickly turn a yard into the “it” spot to spend vacations or cool off at the end hot summer days. While pools are often the focal point of a backyard, many homeowners want their pools to blend seamlessly with the rest of their yards. When transforming a backyard that includes a pool, homeowners should consider a few factors to ensure each afternoon spent poolside is as safe as it is fun. Safety first Although the goal may be to soften the lines of the pool and/or create sight barriers that will provide some measure of privacy for swimmers, homeowners must put safety above all else. Before any decorative touches are added, it is important to surround a pool with a slipresistant surface and fencing (municipal bylaws require fences be erected around pools). Consult with a landscaping contractor, who should be knowledgeable about safety codes, or speak to the permitissuing department at municipal office. There should be a list of requirements to ensure pool placement as well as any surrounding touches are legal and within code. Nonslip surfaces Concrete, pavers, and decking are
the water surface. With an above-ground pool, mulch or stone can do the trick, serving as a barrier so that pool water does not overly drench the surrounding lawn or damage grass after exposure to pool chemicals. Mulch and stone also will provide drainage from water runoff from the pool and rain. Another advantage of having an additional barrier between the pool and lawn is that lawn clippings will not be shot into the pool when mowing. Stone and mulch can be dressed up with statues, lawn ornaments and tolerant plants.
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Finishing touches Plants can provide the finishing touches for a poolside landscape. Homeowners should keep in mind that pools are not often shaded from the sun, so plants placed around the pool will need to be sun- and drought-tolerant. Moderately growing grasses will offer a privacy barrier. Keep trees and flowering plants far enough away from the pool’s edge so they do not contribute to debris that falls into the pool, which can complicate maintenance. Also, flowering plants may attract insects and other wildlife that may interfere with your enjoyment of the pool. It’s better to create a friendly environment for wildlife further away from the pool. Homeowners who need some advice planning the landscaping around their pools can rely on the expertise of landscape architects as well as employees at lawn and garden centres. Pool companies may work with landscapers and offer recommendations to people unaccustomed to working around pools.
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omeowners often worry that their lawns won’t make it through the dog days of summer looking lush. But lawns don’t have to succumb to the sizzling summer sun. Oftentimes, the right watering strategies can help homeowners nurse their lawns through the hottest months of the year, ensuring the lawns make it to autumn looking as green as they did back at the height of spring. • Reconsider when you’re watering. Come summertime, homeowners may want a glass of water at high noon, when temperatures seem to be at their hottest. But you and your lawn are different, so the best time to satiate your thirst is not necessarily the best time to water your lawn. Watering in the middle of the day is often ineffective, as water tends to evaporate quickly in the afternoons when temperatures are peaking. Nighttime watering can contribute to the growth of fungus, which can create an entirely new set of headaches for homeowners. Morning watering sessions tend to be most effective during the summertime, as temperatures tend to be cooler in the morning, leading to less evaporation. Less evaporation means all that watering isn’t going to waste. • Reconsider your sprinkler. If you can’t afford an in-ground irrigation system, which many landscaping professionals feel is the most effective and efficient way to water a lawn, then you likely will rely on a sprinkler
so make sure your sprinkler system is sending water into your lawn and not into summer breezes. • Avoid overwatering. Overwatering can promote the growth of fungus and adversely affect your lawn’s root system, making it difficult for roots to grow deep. Speak with a local landscaping professional to determine how often you should water your lawn each week. • Strategically position your sprinklers. When choosing where to put down your sprinklers, hook them up to your hose, turn them on and then watch to see where the water is going. Areas that exposed to sun are most in need of water, so make sure the bulk of your water isn’t going to shaded areas beneath trees. In addition, make sure you aren’t wasting water on sidewalks, patios and driveways. Sprinklers should be positioned so none of the water they’re shooting out is landing on surfaces that don’t need water. It sounds simple, but too often homeowners drop their sprinklers Poorly placed sprinklers that shoot water out onto driveways and down, turn them on and then walk away without waiting other surfaces that do not need water can rob a lawn of water it to see where the water is landing. Position sprinklers or desperately needs when temperatures climb in the summertime. adjust sprinkler heads so all the water is landing on your lawn. to keep your lawn looking lush through the summer Keeping a lawn lush and green at the height of months. When choosing a sprinkler, look for one that summer requires homeowners to adopt effective shoots water out horizontally as opposed to vertically. A strategies. Such strategies can make the difference vertical sprinkler system is more vulnerable to wind and between a lush landscape and one that succumbs to evaporation than one that shoots water out horizontally, Hawley’s summer heat. Corners LG bc
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ountiful, healthy trees can be beautiful to behold. Many homeowners are content to leave healthy trees alone. However, trees eventually must be pruned or removed if they become safety risks or pose other threats. Trees with roots that are damaging home foundations or those with limbs overhanging property limits or power lines can be troublesome. Although homeowners can handle relatively minor tree maintenance, for a variety of reasons, many tree projects are best left to the professionals.
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How to attract pollinators to your yard Gardening expert Mark Cullen shares his top tips
as Monarda (also known as Bee Balm), Hollyhock and Columbine, to attract pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies.
id you know that one of every three bites of food we eat is directly because of pollinators? Thanks to the work of pollinators like bees, butterflies and birds, much of the food we eat and plants we enjoy are possible. Unfortunately, all too often the importance of pollinators is taken for granted. Globally, there is a startling decline in their populations due to climate change and excessive pesticide use. According to a recent survey conducted by Ipsos Reid, while the majority of Canadians believe that pollination is important, almost half (49%) of Canadians surveyed do not put forth an effort to attract pollinators. Creating a pollinator-friendly habitat can be easy! Home Hardware Gardening Expert Mark Cullen shares his tips for attracting pollinators:
Help the honeybee Increasing the population of gentlenatured, solitary bees will help increase your garden harvest and supplement the stressed honeybee. By setting up a Bee Hut filled with EasyTear™ tubes from Home Hardware, you can raise these important pollinators with very little effort.
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Go natural Look for alternative ways to deal with pests and plant diseases. Natural remedies like a homemade combination of biodegradable liquid dish soap and water can be very effective.
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Five reasons to introduce gardening to your kids
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Alicia K. Gosselin Press staff MARIONVILLE
s the kids start chanting, “April showers bring May flowers,” this season, it may be an open opportunity to introduce them to the world of gardening. “If the kids want to spend time outside gardening, do you realize how big of a plus that is?” chuckled Tony Hendrikx, co-owner of the Meadow Greens Nursery in Marionville. “The happiest parents are the ones that have their kids go to the greenhouse with them to pick plants for their own garden.” With more than 20,000 square feet of walk-through perennial gardens, products and seeds for herb and vegetable gardens, Victorian-style hanging baskets, seasonal whatever they want, whatever I can dream and exotic flowers, a small fishpond, a up.” playground, a colouring table, and special At Meadow Greens Nursery, happy activities planned annually, the Russellgardening definitely encourages growth… based greenhouse is a great place to take And not just in the plants and flowers, but the whole family. also in the children who are encouraged to Tony and Jane Hendrikx, co-owners be involved. and spouses, opened Meadow Greens Check out five reasons why you should Nursery as a team more than 30 years ago, consider including your kids in the garden. and have made it their business to not only cater to the needs of an avid gardener, but Encourages time spent outside also to include a younger generation of What’s better than playing a video gardeners into the excitement of planting. game? Playing in the dirt, of course! One of the ways they spark budding Getting the kids excited about spending interests is by hosting a “Kids Workshop time outside isn’t always easy, but creating Sunday,” every year for children ages a hands-on way for them to be involved in six and up, which is centred on a gardenthe garden can be a great way to get them themed activity. This year, the event will to spend more time outdoors. In previous be held on Sun., June 7 at 2 pm, where years at Meadow Greens Nursery, registered junior gardeners will create a activities for the kids during Workshop unique, custom-made patio stone. The cost Sundays included painting a birdhouse, for participating is $5, and covers supplies. filling a flower basket with a fishbowl, “It’s important to include the kids and creating a fantasy fairy garden. The on trips to the greenhouse,” said Jane, variety of activities encourages the kids to who came up with the idea for the childbe creative and return again to participate. friendly workshop. “This year’s patio Investing in some flashy child-friendly stone will be decorated with all kinds of garden toolsMA (and 6 perhaps Coleman’s Small Engines Toro 15 c a bucket to doo-dads, sparkly stones, decorated shells, make some mud pies) can encourage the
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Makes things easier Tony Hendrikx admits that it can be a challenge to find everything you want for your garden in one trip to the greenhouse. When the kids are excited about plans for the garden, they’ll be excited about frequenting the greenhouse, making the overall experience better for everyone. fun to be had just digging in the soil. “When mom and dad say, we’re going to the greenhouse, they all jump in the Develops a healthy hobby One of Jane’s favourite parts of the job car,” said Tony of his regular children customers. “They’re excited about coming at Meadow Greens Nursery is being able to watch generations of gardeners grow up to the greenhouse because they either get to feed the fish, go on the slide, or smell before her eyes. Generally, when parents the flowers…It’s great for the parents include their children in the garden from the start, it can instill a love for gardening because the kids love it.” in them as well. Teaches patience and hard work “It’s interesting how it starts… The As any avid gardener will tell you, it can kids will come here in strollers with their sometimes be painful waiting for your first parents, then they’ll come as teenagers helping mom, then they’ll come as young buds to appear. But when they do, all of the adults choosing for their own gardens, and vigorous digging, planting, transplanting, and watering proves worth the effort. then they bring their own children to the workshops,” said Jane, smiling. “I get to see Having the kids plant their own seeds and monitor their growth can teach them an a whole generation.” invaluable lesson of patience and hard work. “One year, the kids made a flower pot out Provides opportunity to learn of cement and left them here until the next Peak your kids’ interest with what they eat and how food grows by using the garden week,” said Jane. “We made them wait, but when they came back and got them, there as a springboard. Last year, Tony and Jane hosted an Education Day for children at the were flowers growing in the pot. It was cool to see howS2S excited Silverlawn Contracting 15 they c were about that.” Russell Fair, talking about which vegetables
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Fay Gallinger, the other half of the gardening duo, has been keeping a watchful eye on the plant life, ensuring the recent cold weather does no harm.
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hough the intermittent heat and cold in the region is causing stress for local gardeners, spring has definitely sprung at Winchester BMR. Those looking to dig into the dirt at their homes will find an enormous selection of flowers and complementary items at the local store. “It’s been a funny year because the season hit differently,” store co-owner Ken Boje said. “We had the cool and then suddenly some heat, but it has gotten cool again now.” The inconsistency has had store employees on their toes, covering plants with tarps at night and then pulling them back in the morning to the let the sunshine in. At Winchester BMR’s new 5,500 square foot garden centre (40 feet wide by 100 feet long), an extension of the expanded store, customers have been bustling in, despite the weather. “Some of our varieties are thinning a bit since people were out early to get what they wanted this year,” Boje said. “My advice is to look early for items.” However, he added, many items At Winchester BMR, the local store has all items needed for have been reordered, and new product the spring planting season, and the remaining work to take place throughout the summer and fall months. Store employee, is arriving daily, in some cases. New varieties have sold very well this and one-half of the garden centre team, Mandy Peddle is Cross of Construction pictured with one of the many varieties flowers available. SHI 15 spring, selling out within days. An
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There are also decorative stones of different colours, riding tractors and push mowers, garden sheds, various tools, water hoses and watering cans, grass seeds and fertilizers, and other paraphernalia to help during planting season or to make your backyard the envy of your neighbour. In the southeastern corner of Winchester BMR’s parking lot, a showcase of sorts is taking shape with store employees laying out example, Boje noted, is sunpatiens, small portions of all landscape stones which are mold resistant and a new available. The shop carries products arrival to the store’s assortment of from Triple H, Permacon, Rinox, and annuals. NavaStone. Much like the revamped store, There is also lumber products, the garden centre is more open and with the store stocking both brown efficient, providing plenty of room and green pressure-treated lumber in for a full-line of shrubs, annuals, and various lengths and sizes. The store perennials. also carries a large assortment of There are also numerous hanging composite decking material. (Store baskets, an assortment of shade trees, staff can also arrange for delivery to perennials, vegetables, and much jobsites with the area’s only boom more. truck.) Aside from plant life, the store “We do our best to stock stocks mulches, soils, sheep manure, everything there is to do in the yard,” Create It! ST 13 c potting soils, and black earth. Boje said.
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are,” said Elizabeth Brunner, who designs all of the hanging CHESTERVILLE baskets available t A.B. Greenhouse near in the greenhouse. Chesterville, getting creative “Some flowers need with your flowerpots has never ample sunlight, and been easier and more efficient with the some only need shade, specialized planting service they offer so when we talk to annually to return customers. customers we always For a small soil fee, customers can try to accommodate. bring in their own pots and planters to The first thing we ask A.B. Greenhouse, choose the colours and is, ‘Where are you flowers they want, and the staff will do the putting it?’” rest of the design and dirty work. With Elizabeth’s “This is a service our customers really eye for colour and seem to enjoy,” said Darlene Petin, a design, she also long-time employee at the greenhouse started creating floral with a passion for creating unique planter arrangements for arrangements. “Either they tell us how special occasions, they like it planted, or we discuss it, and such as weddings and anniversaries. then we plant it… They’ll bring their Every year, the Brunners try and planters back every year, and save money provide unique and interesting pieces to that way. One nice planter might cost add to the garden. This year, they hired a more than $60.” carpenter to carve out some old tree logs Because planters are expensive, it’s and create raised wooden beds, table tops, economical to do just use the same one and unique planter pots to mesh well with every year, and switch over the soil to the rustic-look of any garden. replenish the look. The team also created flowerpots out of For the greenhouse owners, Andrew cowboy boots and children’s chairs. and Elizabeth Brunner, it’s been more “We always try and do something than 15 years in business, and they’ve different,” said Petin, who is a property established their style as unique, manager as well and tends to recycle some accommodating, and efficient. of the throwaways she finds on the job. “Customers can come to us and ask “Our customers always snatch up the onewhere the best spot for their plants of-a-kind Tony Van Gurp 1/8stuff.”
Left: At A.B. Greenhouse, the owners are always trying to provide stock that is one-of-a-kind. This year, they hired a carpenter to carve out some old tree logs and create raised wooden beds, table tops, and unique planter pots to mesh well with the rustic-look of any garden.
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he right tools for the job can be the difference between an interminable landscaping project and one that goes smoothly and efficiently. Aspiring landscapers probably have a few shovels and rakes hanging in their garages and sheds for basic landscaping work. But while such tools are effective for certain projects, when it comes to churning soil for garden beds or digging holes for outdoor structures, additional tools come in handy. It may be well worth a trip to a nearby home centre to purchase or rent one of these tools ideal for breaking ground.
cut holes in landscapes, and they are good for post-hole drilling, which is part of the process of installing deck footings, fencing posts or other structures. Augers come in a variety of sizes, and homeowners can choose how much power they prefer. Augers can be heavy and cumbersome, and many do-it-yourselfers will find that one-person augers are more than adequate for their projects. Augers dig deep holes, so it is always smart to have the property surveyed prior to use. This way pipes, gas lines, buried electrical lines, and any other obstructions are clearly identified prior to drilling.
Rototiller A rototiller, sometimes called just a “tiller,” is a powered garden tool designed to loosen soil prior to planting. A rototiller also can help aerate soil during the growing season. Because they reduce the need for manual spade digging or hoeing, tillers can be useful landscaping tools, particularly for homeowners who want to work efficiently. Rototillers will break through tough soil and any plant roots. They come in a variety of sizes, and it’s best to match the tool to the size of the job. Many homeowners can get by with smaller, less powerful models, especially if the tiller is only necessary at the beginning of planting season. Professional landscapers or those with large swatches of property may benefit from larger models.
Cultivator Cultivators are similar to tillers in that they loosen soil. Cultivators are effective during the growth period of plants, when they can be used to aerate the soil and remove weeds. Cultivators come in hand-held versions and push models, and some are even motorized. Cultivators get close to plants to remove weeds without disturbing the plant. They also are used to stir in compost or fertilizer. While many people think cultivators and tillers are the same, that is not the case. The former is less powerful and will mix the soil or stir up the top layer, while the latter can break up moderately hard ground and loosen firm soil. When using any tools around the garden, wear the proper protection. This includes devices to protect hearing when power tools are in use as well as gloves Auger and safety goggles. Tillers, augers and Augers, both mechanical and manual, cultivators have the potential to toss are essentially large drill bits that help soil and rocks into the air, so make sure move materials from one location to others keep their distance while work is in another. Augers are typically used to progress. Coons Cartage bc
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omeowners who take pride in their lawns and gardens know just how problematic weeds can be. Weeds can make otherwise well-manicured and thriving lawns and gardens appear unhealthy and unkempt. But homeowners don’t have to sit back and accept weeds as an inevitable by-product of warm weather. The following are a handful of ways homeowners can handle weed growth so all their hard work is not masked by unwelcome weeds. • Pull weeds after watering. It might seem odd to water weeds, but watering weeds can actually make it easier to pull them out so they never return. When you pull weeds from soggy soil, you can more easily pull weeds’ entire root system from the ground. That means you aren’t just pulling the stems and leaves, but the entire weed from the ground. • Lay mulch. Mulch can benefit a garden in many ways, not the least of which is helping to prevent the growth of weeds. Mulch prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, helping to prevent the growth of weeds before they even appear to cause you headaches. In addition, mulch helps soil retain moisture, which benefits plants as summer temperatures rise. • Lay landscape fabric. Homeowners who want to do more than mulch can lay landscape fabric in their gardens as well. Landscape fabric will work in much the same way as mulch, blocking sunlight from reaching
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nce a rarity, fire pits have grown increasingly popular in recent years, as more and more homeowners turn their homes into private oases. Fire pits run the gamut from the very simple to the more elaborate, and the fire pits homeowners choose often depend on the space they have available as well as their budgets. But even homeowners without any space or budget constraints should give careful consideration to which fire pit they ultimately install, especially if they plan to make that installation themselves. The following are some dos and don’ts of fire pits for those homeowners about to add this relaxing and popular accessory to their backyards. DO confirm you can legally build a fire monitor the wind patterns for a few days pit in your yard. Fire pits have become by sitting in a lawn chair at the spot you so commonplace that homeowners may ultimately want the fire pit to be. If you think there are no regulations governing notice the wind is blowing toward your their construction. However, it’s still best house, you will want to choose another to confirm with your local municipal area for the pit so smoke from the fire office if you can build a fire pit and if any will not be blowing into your home every restrictions apply. night. DON’T proceed with the project until DO choose the right size. The size you have been granted official approval. of your fire pit will depend on the space Assuming you have the go-ahead to build you have available, but even if you have a fire pit is not the same thing as knowing a vast swath of space, keep in mind you have been approved. Starting early that professional contractors typically could result in fines if it turns out you recommend building a fire pit no bigger aren’t allowed to have a fire pit. But you than 44 inches wide. Anything larger may also begin building a bigger fire pit can be unsightly and may not appeal to than the local government allows, and prospective buyers down the road. In that could be money down the drain later. addition, an especially large fire pit may Wait until you get official word before you result in potentially unruly flames that can proceed with the project. present a fire hazard. DO build on flat ground. The fire pit DON’T go it alone if your DIY skills should be built on flat ground to reduce are suspect. Installing a fire pit is a risk of accident and/or injury. A fire pit relatively inexpensive DIY job, but that built on flat ground also means everyone does not mean anyone can do it. Ground can enjoy it comfortably and equally needs to be excavated and the slope of the once the project is finished. If the ground yard must be measured so the fire pit is around the pit is not flat, some people may safe and functional for years to come. If be forced to sit crooked or lean forward your DIY skills are not up to snuff, hire a just to enjoy the pit. professional contractor so your backyard DON’T build near flammable oasis does not become a costly headache. structures. Build the fire pit far enough A fire pit can turn a boring backyard away from existing structures, such as into a relaxing retreat. But homeowners your home, garage or shed, so flickering must adhere to the dos and don’ts of fire flames do not catch Moriarty’s some wind andProperty lead to pits to ensure their retreat Maintenance 1-4 is something disaster. Before building in a given spot, they can enjoy for years to come.
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s the school year comes to an end serious injury or death. take a few minutes to talk to your 4. Fly kits, balloons and toy aircrafts in children about electrical safety wide-open spaces, away from power lines. hazards during outdoor play. Here are 5. Respect utility electrical equipment seven tips from Hydro One: and never touch or climb poles, towers or 1. Obey warning signs and keep away metal transformer boxes. from outdoor areas marked with signs that 6. Always try to get inside a building say “Danger” or “Danger High Voltage”. or a car during a lightning storm. Avoid Never attempt to enter a station. wide open spaces and tall trees. If you’re 2. Before climbing a tree, look up swimming, get out of the water. to make sure there are no hydro wires 7. Call 911 in case of an emergency. running through or beside it. Don’t touch someone who is being 3. Stay clear of overhead power lines shocked until the electricity has been and wires. Be sure not to touch any turned off. overhead lines with a pole or stick as More safety tips can be found at www. electricity could travel down that object HydroOne.com. Provost Cartage S2S 13 and cause a shock thatRaymond could result in a – News Canada
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ackyard swimming pools are a Council of Canada, 5 MacDougall Drive, great source of fun, refreshment Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6S 3P3, or and exercise for the entire family. by using email, office@poolcouncil.ca. Knowing and following some general To promote safety at home, maintain pool safety rules will ensure that everyone vigilant adult supervision at all times, and enjoys it safely. make sure all bathers are fully aware of Recently, four renowned associations the rules before entering the pool/spa area. that actively promote water – News Canada safety across Canada got together to produce a sign containing important rules for the safe use of pools and hot tubs. The sign has been collaboratively prepared and endorsed by the St. John Ambulance Canada, the Royal Lifesaving Society of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross and the Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada. All pool owners are encouraged to post at least one of these signs in clear view at poolside. Signs can be easily affixed to gates, fences and sheds. Valuable supplementary information and guidelines on pool and spa safety can be accessed directly from the website www. safepools.ca. In addition, attractive stickers have been produced to promote a safe backyard environment. Signs and stickers are available in both English and French, and may be ordered from Rod Construction tab bc the Pool & Hot Tub
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Is my yard suitable for a pool? Some yards may not be large enough for pools, while others may not meet the zoning requirements set forth by the municipality. Still other yards may have soil that’s not suitable for putting in an inground pool, or may have a high water table that can delay construction. Can we afford it? A pool can range from a few hundred dollars for inflatable or self-installing models to many thousands for elaborate inground designs. You budget will dictate which type of pool you can afford to install.
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gadgetry. Newer models use infrared heating that can reduce maintenance woes and element replacement costs down the road. For outdoor parties in the spring and those chilly summer nights, a gas-fired patio hearth could come in handy. These contained outdoor fireplaces come in many styles and provide warmth and a focal point for lively gatherings and evening drinks. Speaking of flames, what backyard paradise is complete without a state-of-the-art barbecue? The latest cooking grills use infrared ceramic elements to cook food in half the time while searing in flavours. And while you’re shopping for that new grill, you may want to consider installing an outdoor kitchen enabling you to prepare and serve a feast without ever stepping indoors. More information is available online at www.poolcouncil.ca or toll-free at 1-800-879-7066. – News Canada
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Just how safe is your patio deck? loose over time. Check to ensure firm connections and repair as needed; • Railings and banisters can get loose t’s the time of year when Canadians and become particularly dangerous due throw open their doors and step onto to wear and tear over time. Test them to their patio decks for another season ensure they are firmly in place; of outdoor entertaining and family • Examine stairs to ensure each step barbecues. is solidly in place and as a precaution It’s also the time when smart never clutter stairs with planters, décor homeowners dedicate a few crucial or any items that can pose a tripping moments to ensuring that their decks are hazard; safe because every year, deck collapses in • Wood deck coatings are durable but backyards across North America continue they can wear over time, particularly with to cause serious injuries and fatalities. the typical extremes of cold and heat The North American Deck and in Canada. Examine deck boards for a Railing Association (NADRA) a trade consistent surface and renew waterproof organization of deck manufacturers, coating or paint as needed for ongoing dealers and builders, estimates that 40 protection from the elements; million or more decks in North America • Lighting can present a trouble source are more than 20 years old. when debris builds up or when lights Some homeowners are avoiding deck become blocked by plants or tree limbs. repairs and failure by turning to new ‘high Check all deck lighting to ensure light tech’ deck systems that are maintenance covers are not in contact with anything free, such as the Canadian-made and examine all wiring and electrical SigmaDek system featuring aerospace cords being used outdoors to ensure a safe aluminum and porcelain components that connection. Cords that become loose can will not wear out. also present a tripping hazard so check for As part of NADRA’s annual “Check proper placement as well; Your Deck” public awareness campaign, • Even safe decks face the risk of they offer homeowners this checklist for damage or collapsing if nearby trees patio deck safety: have large limbs that overhang the deck • Examine all areas of your deck for area. Be sure there is no danger that any split or decaying wood, particularly where tree limbs could come in contact with the deck attaches to the house, near the your deck in the event that they break off railings and stairs, and all support posts unexpectedly during a storm or due to age beneath the deck surface where moisture and decay. accumulates; For more deck safety tips and • Fasteners such as nails,Woody’s screws or Krown information visit www.sigmadek.com. L&G 12 anchors used during installation can come – News Canada
ertain ticks can spread serious • Discourage rodent activity by illness like Lyme disease. While cleaning up and sealing stonewalls and they’re typically found in forests small openings around the home. and overgrown areas between the woods • Move firewood piles and bird feeders and open spaces, research tells us that tick away from the house. populations are spreading. It is possible • Adopt hard landscape practices (using to be bitten outside of these locations. hard materials like stone and metals Follow these easy steps to help reduce tick instead of soft materials like soil for habitats near your home: planting). • Keep the grass mowed. Extra Tip: Keep your pets, particularly • Remove leaf litter, brush and weeds dogs, out of the woods and talk to your vet at the edge of the lawn and around about tick repellents for your pets. stonewalls and woodpiles. More information on Lyme disease • Move children’s swing sets and sand plus ways to protect yourself, your boxes away from the woodland edge children and your pets, is available from and place them on a woodchipSkuce or mulch Government of Canada at Canada.ca/ S2S15theZeroTurn foundation. LymeDisease. – News Canada
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1. Prepare dry rub.
2. Sprinkle dry rub liberally over the pork shoulder.
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3. Wrap pork in plastic wrap. Refrigerate 12 hours.
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Step into summer with this pulled pork classic
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by Tim Wasylko ere is a barbecue classic, and one of my favourite summer recipes – Spice Marinated Pulled Pork with Apple-Jack Barbecue Sauce Let me start by saying that barbecue is a type of food, not what you’re cooking that food on. This pulled pork recipe can be done on your gas grill, a smoker, or even in a household oven. These days we see pulled pork everywhere, even in the fast food chains. You will find there are all kinds of theories on the best pulled pork – sometimes it’s boiled or simmered, done in a crock-pot, or a Dutch oven. But
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the most moist and tasty pulled pork is done uncovered at a low temperature for an extended period of time – one day to marinade and one day to cook. It can be done in advance, and then reheated for your guests. It is not something that can be rushed. I have included my basic dry rub and barbecue sauce recipe, and the instructions on how to make the best pulled pork. There is nothing better than homemade! The basis behind a dry rub is balancing sweet and salty. To keep things simple, we will stay with just salts and sugars – we can save liquid flavouring for another time. The first thing to consider is the ratio of salt to sugar. 5. You can do multiple roasts at a time on a large grill. A higher salt ratio works best in rubs for beef, bison, fatty fish, and wild game, while those with more sugar are 1 tbsp ground cinnamon better suited for pork or more delicate flavoured meats. 4 tbsp. smoked paprika (or regular if all that’s available) Here are a few salt and sugar options: 1 tsp. ground allspice Salt – Refined, fine grained 1 tbsp. ground cumin Kosher salt – Additive-free, coarse grained Sea salt – From evaporated seawater; usually very fine ½ tsp ground cloves Mix all of the ingredients well. Store in an airtight grained container or zip lock bag. Maple Sugar – all natural For the pork, start with a fair sized pork shoulder White sugar – refined cane or beet sugar; will burn at roast, between 2.5 to 3.5 kilograms. Sprinkle your dry hotter temperatures Brown sugar – White sugar combined with molasses; rub liberally over the pork shoulder. Next, wrap the pork shoulder well in plastic wrap and adds color and flavor to barbecue put in the fridge for about 12 hours. Ensure there is a pan Feel free to add what whatever you want or have on or something underneath in case the plastic leaks. hand to your sugar/salt mix. Now preheat whatever you are cooking it in to 220 Here is one of my favourite combinations: degrees Fahrenheit. This will have to cook with indirect ½ cup granulated maple sugar heat, so if it is a gas grill light only one side. If you are ½ cup brown sugar using a smoker, make sure the heat source is not directly ¼ cup kosher salt underneath or that there is at least a heat deflector plate. 2 tbsp. ancho chili powder (or other chili powder you If you are cooking in the oven, make sure it’s on a rack in have available) a pan deep enough to catch the drippings: 2 tbsp. garlic powder Frank Ault Excav SHI 15 c 1 tbsp. onion powder • continued on next page
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Getting saucy by Tim Wasylko Everyone knows the thick, red coloured sauces found on the shelves of most grocery stores. Barbecue sauces come in a variety flavors, colours, and types. However, there really is much more to barbecue sauce than the bottled ones. I have been fortunate to travel a lot in my culinary career, and I have tasted all kinds of barbecue and barbecue sauces – from thin, vinegar sauces to thick, tomato based sauces to mustard based sauces, there is something for every kind of barbecue and for everyone. Barbecue sauce is also about balancing flavours – acidity or tanginess, sweetness, spiciness, boldness. With that in mind, here is a great recipe for your pulled pork: 3.5 cups ketchup 1 medium onion, chopped (will be blended after) 6 rings dried apple coarsely chopped 1 tbsp. chopped garlic 2 tbsp. butter 2 oz. Jack Daniels 4 cups apple cider 3 tbsp. cider vinegar 2 tbsp. Worcestershire 1.5 tbsp. Dijon 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 tsp. ground allspice 1 tsp ground black pepper Salt to taste
1 tsp. dried ancho chili powder (or whatever you have) ½ tbsp. dried thyme 1 cup water In a medium sized pot, melt butter and cook onions until lightly browned. Add the remaining ingredients and let simmer for 40 minutes. Allow time to cool. Using a blender, puree until smooth. Taste for salt and pepper and season as required, return sauce to the pot and let simmer until desired thickness. It can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks or frozen in portions for up to six months.
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inter takes a toll on your garden, but spring takes a toll on the gardener. It’s true that gardening season and back pain often go hand in hand, but positioning your body correctly reduces the strain on muscles and joints. Use these tips to enjoy your garden to the fullest throughout the season: • Alternate your tasks. Switch between heavy chores such as digging and lighter, less physically demanding tasks such as planting. • Do the “scissors” when you rake. Stand with one leg forward and one leg back when you rake. Switch legs and hands every few minutes. • Kneel to plant and weed. Constant bending can put strain on your back, neck, leg muscles, and joints, so kneeling
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You can do multiple roasts at a time, forks, shred the pork, discarding any fatty depending on the size of your cooking or tough pieces. Toss the pork with hot appliance or grill. barbecue sauce (recipe above), place on a Your pork needs to reach an internal warm bun and enjoy! temperature of 180 degrees Fahrenheit – Bon appetite. and that’s really the trick to perfect pulled pork. A goodWinchester probe meat thermometer Chef TimGarden WasylkoSupplement and his wife, Laura ar Cut Installations: Press - Spring Lawn and AD 2015 is very useful to ensure perfect cooking. Fletcher, own Winchelsea Events (www. /8” wideAllow x 7 3/4” deep) the pork shoulder to rest for thewinchelsea.com) on County Road 31 in Graham approximately + Associates30| minutes 613-258-3885 or until it is Winchester. He is also the executive chef cool enough to handle. Pull off the big of 24 Sussex, the official residence to the 2015 chunks of fat. Using your hands, or two Prime Minister of Canada.
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is recommended. Use kneepads or a kneeling mat (with handles) to minimize the amount of bending required, and to make kneeling more comfortable. Keep your back straight. • Change positions frequently. Make a point of changing position every 10 to 15 minutes. Move from kneeling to standing, from planting to digging. • Pace yourself. A minimum of three brief breaks each hour is recommended. Take a few moments to move around, stretch your muscles, have a drink, or simply sit and relax. Spread the work over several days – you will still achieve the same great results. More information on this topic is available at www.chiropractic.on.ca. – News Canada
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