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August 1st, 2012 EditionNewsSouth Dundas covers its asset
One of the big discussions at the July 17 South Dundas council meeting was whether or not to cover the upgraded Iroquois waste water treatment plant (IWWTP).
The decision to cover the plant seemed easy, while deciding what to cover it with created a bit more... New truck for fire station in Iroquois
“Are we almost there,” asked South Dundas deputy-mayor Jim Locke.
During the July 17th council meeting, South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services chief Chris McDonough requested that council award the tender of a new pumper/rescue truck to Eastway... Home Hardware purchases two acres in Industrial Park
“This is the first expansion of our business park,” said South Dundas mayor Steven Byvelds following the passing of a by-law to authorize the sale.
Dwayne Sprague of Home Hardware in Morrisburg purchased two acres of land “sitting at the... Revitalizing South Dundas: priorities, teamwork, action
“Nicole certainly has some good ideas on how to revitalize this committee,” said South Dundas mayor Steven Byvelds, “She’s certainly not letting it drop off.”
South Dundas economic development officer Nicole Sullivan presented council... Township hires roadside mower
Unfortunately for the South Dundas public works crew, the heat and humidity hasn’t affected the growth of roadside grass and weeds in South Dundas.
Hugh Garlough, manager of public works for South Dundas, asked and was granted approval to hire an... Working on Saving Street
The partial reconstruction of Saving Street in the Township of South Dundas will soon get underway now that a company has been chosen for the job.
During the July 17 South Dundas council meeting, Hugh Garlough, manager of public works, was granted approval to hire... Status report on sewers in South Dundas villages
An update on the state of the sewers in Iroquois, Morrisburg and Williamsburg was given at the July 17 South Dundas council meeting.
Todd Grant of AECOM was on hand to deliver a presentation outlining the issues found in each of the locations as well as an account... Local food bank usage is up, needs increase over summer
Just as some wells are beginning to dry up with the heat of summer, so are the stores of available items at the local food bank.
Statistics from January to June of 2012 show that visits to the Dundas County Food Bank are up by 10 percent over last... Health Unit offers precautions to prevent heat-related illness
The Eastern Ontario Health Unit warned residents to take precautions during the hot and humid weather following the humidex advisory that was in effect this past weekend.
During extremely hot and humid weather, anyone can suffer heat-related illness when... YouTube video: train for the Heel 'n Wheel
A “training video” released virally on YouTube this week shows how easy it is to train for the Winchester District Memorial Hospital Foundation’s September 8 fundraiser, the Heel ’n Wheel for Local Cancer Care.
The training grounds in the... Enjoying the summer at a picnic in the park
On July 22, at Guindon Park, Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry MPP Jim McDonell hosted a summer picnic for everyone in his riding. According to his ‘tweet’ later that day: “SD&SG Riding Picnic was a great success today with almost 200 enjoying... Dock of AGes for 42nd Tubie celebration
The dock’s about to rock as the 42nd annual Tubie Weekend is set for this weekend featuring Dock of Ages as the theme for this year’s Tubie Parade.
“We are really excited about this year’s tubie theme,” says Michael Domanko of the... Pre-Tubie Race, Duck Race
August 5, before the Tubies take to the water, a truckload of rubber ducks will plunge into the St. Lawrence at the Morrisburg beach.
Like their rubber-made cousins, the ducks will be vying for the chance to be the first to make it from the water to the... Drought continues
The possibility of a level three drought remains close, in the opinion of South Nation Conservation Authority officials.
The SNC examines triggers such as rainfall and stream flow along with other factors to form that opinion. However, it is up to the province to... Camp fires now excluded from fire ban
The fire ban for South Dundas remains in place, but the restrictions on open air burning have been eased a little to allow for campfires.
South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services Fire Chief Chris McDonough reported Monday morning that “the ban has been... Chopper Thom Speaks
Chopper Thom, an eight-year-old Golden Retriever, who shares his home with Jimmy and Christine Thom and family, is making his hometown acting debut in Wife Begins At Forty opening August 6 at Upper Canada Playhouse.
On July 27, despite a busy rehearsal... Catch a comedy with Wife Begins At Forty at Upper Canada Playhouse
“George is absolutely bowled ‘agoogaly’ by his wife’s announcement,” said actor Brian Young, who plays George Harper in Upper Canada Playhouse’s new comedy, Wife Begins At Forty, coming August 2 until the 26th. “He thought... South Dundas Soccer celebrates World Cup
“Today your games here in Iroquois replicate what is happening in London and around the world,” said MP Guy Lauzon, “You too have gathered for very special games. But when I look out at the crowd I am reminded of the saying that it takes a community... Morrisburg & District Lions Host Exciting Antiquefest
The weather was perfect. The setting was idyllic. Both vendors and visitors praised the 14th annual Antiquefest which took place July 28-29 at the Morrisburg waterfront.
Organized and sponsored by the Morrisburg & District Lions Club, the show... SportsRoller hockey down to the wire
With just two weeks of regular season play remaining in the Men’s Roller Hockey League, it remains anybody’s game.
After another week of action on, July 26, New Blue and White Lightning remain tied for the league’s top spot with 14... Luke Whitteker rained out in North Carolina
The excitement and anticipation was high for Luke Whitteker and the Whitteker Motorsports team last weekend (July 21-22) as they traveled to Kenly, North Carolina for Luke’s pavement racing debut at Southern National Motorsports Park.
Luke arrived in... Hole-in-one for Lee Beaupre
hat better time for a hole-in-one than when you are in the hunt for a club championship. Such was the case for Morrisburg golfer, Lee Beaupre, during the final 18 club championship holes at the Morrisburg Golf Club on Sunday.
Beaupre was in good... Club champions crowned at Morrisburg
While Bob Mann put the wraps on his first Morrisburg Golf Club Championship here on the weekend, Vicki Boivin was returning to a familiar spot in the winners’ circle.
Boivin shot 79-89 in the championship rounds played on the weekend to win her ninth... Seaway Kickers soccer news
The Seaway Kickers U13 Girls team out together a 3-1 success story when they visited the Ottawa Royals, July 24th.
Kicker Jamie Henry scored early in the first half making it 1-0, but at the end of the first half the Royals tied the... Kids make a splash at Messy Beach Day
It was a Messy Day at the Beach on Friday, and for the 130 kids who attended the annual event, co-organized by South Dundas Recreation and Ontario Early Years, that was just fine.
“We were very happy with the turnout,” said Ben Macpherson, Recreation... OpinionSpeaking out against the rebuilding of Dunbar Hall
This is a topic that is just not going to die down or go away. This re-building of the Dunbar Community Center is total nonsense.
Sure, it may have been used as a polling station for all elections. Is this the only building in 50 square miles that could be... Balance fairness and need
I am concerned about the township’s plan to rebuild the community building in Dunbar that burnt down. I can understand the need for community fairness, however the township already has a number of surplus buildings and rebuilding another does not make... Wind farm moratorium request for South Dundas
On July 10. 2012, Health Canada announced that it will conduct a research study exploring the relationship between wind turbine noise and health effects. The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, is responding to the expressed concerns of Canadians living near wind... ObituariesMarvin KeelerAnnabel Casselman O'Mara |
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