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 The employees and volunteers helping out at the Morrisburg Canadian Tire on May 25, the fifth annual national Jumpstart Day, proudly wore the Jumpstart motto: “Together we can help all kids play.”

This year, through the generosity of area shoppers, the Morrisburg store was able to raise $570 for the program, Victoria Davidson,  store computer operator and store co-ordinator for the campaign, said. 

 Jumpstart is part of the May Red Ball campaign, which seeks to ensure that all kids, whatever their economic background, can take part in organized sports. 

Funds raised locally, stay local. “In 2012, Jumpstart helped 89 South Dundas kids, and 587 have been helped since the program began,” said Sherry Telfer, a volunteer for the day.

Telfer and her husband, Jim Turner, came to visit her son, Shaun, and his wife, at their new store. “We came to visit, but he immediately put us to work,” she laughed. “It’s an important cause.”

“I like that all the money raised here goes directly to our community,” said Canadian Tire store owner, Shaun Telfer. 

“I feel we are having a direct impact locally. All our store employees are involved in this campaign. and one of our employees, Victoria Davidson, has co-ordinated the event for us.”

Davidson said that Canadian Tire donated three raffle prizes for the draw. The lucky winners were Trevor Beckstead (1st), Tanya Meilleur (2nd) and Lois Dignard (3rd). Canadian Tire also brought in the Barnyard Zoo from Winchester Spring and Tribek Inflatables to keep small visitors amused and involved. The Morrisburg Leos served up hot dogs for shoppers. 

The Jumpstart committee locally is chaired by David Lapier, and the committee determines which children in need in South Dundas could best be helped by the funds raised by Canadian Tire on Jumpstart day.

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 What’s the difference between a brougham and a barouche?  What’s faster:  a surrey or a spider phaeton?  What’s more romantic:  a vis-à-vis or a democrat?  

You can find out more about the fascinating history of horse-drawn vehicles and get a chance to ride in one yourself at Upper Canada Village’s ‘Riding in Style’ weekend July 19-20.  

This event gives the Village the chance to showcase 19th century transportation at its best with a special selection of carriages from its collection. 

Visitors will be able to catch a ride in the Surrey, Brougham, Low Spring Democrat and the Pommier Carriages.  

Other vehicles that will be in the 11 a.m. parade will include the P. T. Barnum Band Wagon, Barouche, Trap and the High Spring Democrat.  

Various historical vehicles with different uses on display for Riding in Style weekend will include the Hearse, Doctor’s Gig, McLaughlin’s Carriage and Racing Sulky.  

Rides will be offered from in front of Cooks Tavern from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m..

“We have a wonderful collection of carriages, a mix of reproductions and originals that are very representative of transportation during the 1860s,” says Geoff Waycik, manager of Upper Canada Village. “When our guests are able to sit in the carriages and take a ride in one, it really brings them closer to the time period – and enjoy our modern day amenities a bit more.  We welcome the opportunity to share our collection with our visitors.” 

Also participating in the Riding in Style weekend will be the Eastern Ontario Pleasure Driving Society and the Eastern Ontario Miniature Horse Club.  

The Pleasure Drivers will be at the Village on Saturday, July 19 and the Miniature Horse Club will be at the Village on Sunday, July 20 – both from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Members of both groups will perform driving demonstrations, greet visitors and discuss their vehicles, equipment, clothing and horses and will speak with all interested.  

The driving will take place in the large mall area directly in front of the Battle of Crysler’s Farm Monument and National Historic Site (just west of the main parking lot) . Displays will be situated beside the front entrance to Upper Canada Village.

With the Reciprocal Program all visitors who purchase an admission will receive a complimentary pass to return on another day or to use to visit Fort Henry National Historic Site of Canada.  It’s Ontario’s Best Vacation Deal!

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