McDonell is hard at work

There was considerable discussion on whether to pave more of the Morrisburg Plaza than originally planned for at the September 6th South Dundas council meeting.

Hugh Garlough, Manager of Public Works, told council that several projects had “come in considerably under budget” and he recommended increasing the amount of road to be paved to “cover more area” or to “do it all.”After much discussion, it was decided that Garlough should come up with numbers on how much money has been saved compared to how much it would cost to pave more area.

It was also suggested by Garlough that the current contract with Eastern Engineering should allow for an increase in the area to be done at the same quoted price.

Mayor Steven Byvelds made it clear that if Eastern Engineering decline to cover more area for the same price quote, “then we go back to tender. I want to be fair.”

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Skipping the typical summer jobs, local student Leah Wells became her own boss and started her own business this summer: Windfall Jewellery.

Wells, a resident of Morrisburg was just one of several students  chosen for the Ontario government’s Summer Company 2012 program.

Ontario students between the ages of 15 and 29 were eligible to apply for the program. Those who were accepted then became eligible to receive up to $3,000 as well as hands-on coaching and mentoring to help them start their own business.

Windfall Jewellery will offer a variety of different pieces, including earrings, bracelets and necklaces using an assortment of materials including beads, string and chain. 

Unique to Windfall Jewellery is that many of the pieces will be made with clay beads created by Wells herself using a kiln. 

“I can customize my designs to fit the request of my customers,” explained Wells. “I plan to make jewellery for various age groups and a variety of fashion statements.”

Windfall Jewellery will be sold at the Upper Canada Village gift shop, Winchester Hospital Gift Shop as well as at local Farmer’s Markets.

For more information please contact Leah Wells at 613-543-4453 or online at www.facebook.com/FallwindJewellery  or  www.etsy.com/shop/FallwindJewellery.

Wells was just one of seven students from the Cornwall, SD&G, and Akwesasne area who applied and was accepted for the Summer Company 2012 program.

Alain Therriault’s summer business, AT Carpentry, puts his carpentry and woodworking skills to good use creating a variety of handmade carpentry products including pens, platters, bowls, dog houses, tables, chairs and boxes. 

Jessica Smith started her company, Cuts ‘N Grows, from her home in St. Andrews. She provides customers with a variety of fresh organic produce as well as grass cutting services. 

JT Woodworking is Jamie Terrance’s Summer Company. She offers customers quality handmade outdoor furniture and decor, including Adirondack chairs. 

Darby Wheeler of Farmers Food is offering fresh eggs, pickled eggs, chicks as well as a variety of freshly grown produce including beans, potatoes and rhubarb. 

Sand Field Furniture’s Igor Vasilenko creates a range of products to choose from, including cedar patio coffee tables, Adirondack chairs, shaker style garden benches and planter boxes and stands. 

Kevin Aleinik started his own lawn cutting, hedge trimming, weeding and light landscaping business called Kevin’s Kutting and Landscaping. 

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The fourth annual Jumpstart Day held at Morrisburg’s Canadian Tire on Saturday, May 26, has once again helped to ensure that no kids will miss out on organized sports in Canada.

This year the Morrisburg store, owned by Ninon and Michel Proulx, was able to raise $2,068.11 for the cause.

“All of the money we raise with the Jumpstart program comes back into North and South Dundas to help out our local kids,” said Ninon Proulx. “This year again our entire staff got behind the effort.”

The Jumpstart program, which was supported on May 26 by most Canadian Tire stores across Canada, is designed to help kids get involved in organized sports. Research indicates that one in three families cannot afford to enroll their children in organized sports and recreation in this country. 

With its One Million Red Balls  campaign, Canadian Tire asks shoppers to donate $2 for the purchase of a red ball, the national symbol of child’s play.

“This fund raiser really helps our local kids,” Proulx said. “Many sports cost more than many parents can afford on their own. Some kids would not have the opportunity to take part in sports without these funds.”

The store offered a raffle for a patio set valued at $470, and two beautiful planters. The furniture was won by J. Manneck, the planters by ticket holders Thompson and Adrian.

Tribeck Inflatables were set up to amuse small visitors while parents shopped. Fiona Carr of the Ontario Early Years operated a crafts and colouring area where children could make paper bag puppets, and  take part in other activities. The Morrisburg and District Leos club was also on hand to run a barbecue for shoppers. 

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