Morrisburg Fire Hall Receives $10,000 Grant

Going forward, grants approved in the $ for $ program will now require the recipient to acknowledge the township’s contribution.

At the November 15th South Dundas council meeting, Chief Administrative Officer Stephen McDonald presented council with the amendment to the program’s guidelines.

The additional clause reads: “The recipient agrees to recognize the contribution of the Township of South Dundas through the installation of a plaque, signage or other suitable means satisfactory to the Township. Generally the nature of the project and the involvement of the Township and the recipient shall be identified.”

The issue was first raised at the November 1st council meeting by Councillor Evonne Delegarde.

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Employees at Xenopus in Morrisburg started their Christmas celebrations with a very generous donation of $600 to the 1st C.A.V. Sicily Unit for their ongoing project to support the Homeless Veterans Fund. The presentation was made on Monday, December 24 by Xenopus representatives, Keith MacDonald (Director of European Sales, left) and employee Barb Hodgson to C.A.V. president, Frank “Heafty” Malette. The Xenopus employees participate regularly in 50/50 draws to raise money, and the company matched what we raised, explained Hodgson in making the presentation. “This year we decided to donate the money through the Morrisburg Legion Poppy Fund to the Homeless Veterans Fund. As a member of the Legion and the granddaughter of a veteran, I am proud we have selected this charity. It is with great pleasure that we are able to present this cheque to you.” C.A.V. president, Heafty Malette was accompanied by C.A.V. members Julie “Mumbles” Malette, John “Saddle Tramp” Kennedy, Janet “Cookie” Trudeau and Reg “Bluenose II” Anderson and Legion Branch #48 Poppy chair Tom Fisher. Malette explained that “throughout the year we [C.A.V. Sicily Unit] raise money for the Homeless Veterans Fund which raises money for our veterans, who, for one reason or another end up living on the streets. Our biggest event is our Ride. We want to thank you very much for your generous donation.”  C.A.V. (Canadian Army Veterans) Sicily, formed in the summer of 2011, and is named for the 1943 Battle of Sicily. It consists of Veterans and supporters, most of whom ride motorcycles. Associated with Morrisburg Branch 48, the motorcycle unit participates in various events in the South Dundas community and supports the local Legion with the annual Poppy Campaign. Xenopus Inc. produces a high end line of dental burs and is located in the Morrisburg Industrial Park. It employs approximately 30-35 people. 

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“You don’t have to go far from home to hear great music,” said Bev Anderson of Brockville, just one of the fans who turned out for the 5th Annual Upper Canada  Bluegrass Festival held at Upper Canada Campground September 16-18.

Hosted by campground owners David and Ruth Wells, with the musical talent organized by Mike Anderson, over 110 campers and  a large number of day visitors came out to enjoy some of the best bluegrass music around. “We had great weather all weekend,” Wells said, “and there are a lot of die hard fans for bluegrass out there. The people who come to these events are terrific.”

Although Wells reported that numbers were somewhat down from other years, due, he thought to the economy and high gas prices, it was an exciting two day event.

“It’s been a great turn-out,” said Terry Joe Banjo, who acted as emcee for the festival, performed with a number of groups and staged workshops throughout the weekend. “We had eight good bands performing. A lot of exciting music here.”

Mike Anderson, who performed with his own band Northwind, organized the musical line-up,  and felt it had been an excellent festival. “We had a lot of support. The workshops in instruments like guitar, banjo and mandolin also drew many people. No question, top performers love to run workshops and share their skills and knowledge.

That’s what’s so great about bluegrass.”

Bands performing included Hard Ryde, Grassland, Dave Nichols & Spare Change, Jan Purcell & Pine Road, Bill White & White Pine, Concession 23, Northwind and Maple Hill.

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