Month: June 2012

Join the Townships of North & South Dundas at the Dundas Drive-In!

The two townships in Dundas County have come together to organize two drive-in events for the season. The first ever Dundas Drive-In will take place on Saturday, July 7th and the second will arrive in the early fall on Saturday, September 15th.

Boasting a screen size of 46 feet by 36 feet wide, these events will not only include pre-release films, but will also feature concession stands, children’s activities including Tribeck Inflatables, and lots of fun for all ages! 

Admission for the drive-in is $5 per person. No advanced ticket sales will be available. 

All admission fees will be collected at the gates upon entry and parking spaces will be assigned. Please note that this is a cash only event. There is no ATM on site. 

The Dundas Drive-In will be hosted at the South Mountain Fair Grounds, located at 2967 Lough Road in South Mountain.

Gates will open at 5 p.m. and the movie will start at 9 p.m.

For more information on the Dundas Drive-In, please visit Recreation News at www.southdundas.com or call Ben Macpherson at 613-543-2937

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It’s almost that time of year as we prepare to welcome participants to Lamoureux Riverfront Park in Cornwall for Mopar Magic 2012.  

Last year 253 Mopars ascended on the Seaway City from across Quebec, Central and Eastern Ontario, and Upstate New York, which made this Canada’s largest, single day Mopar – only event. 

It’s the car show you and your family don’t want to miss. 

Sponsored by Notman Chrysler Dodge Jeep, in Cornwall it’s all free for spectators.

From Hot Rods of the 40’s and 50’s to the radical 1960’s styles, to the Hemis and 440 cars of the 70’s muscle car era, you will see it all.  

We also welcome the modern muscle cars of today, with the current generation of Challengers and Chargers, etc.  There will be something of interest for all automobile enthusiasts. 

As well the colour spectrum from Lime Light to Vitamin ‘ C’ Orange to Plum Crazy and Panther Pink will be displayed as high impact colours that were only available on certain Chrysler bodied cars of the day.

As you enjoy this walk down memory lane you will hear comments like “my dad had one like this” or “Aunt Mary drove one of these”, and in the end you will probably wish you could join the list of enthusiastic Mopar owners.

As a spectator you will be given a ballot to vote for your favorite Mopar (Chrysler, Dodge, Plymouth, Desoto, etc.), and your votes will decide the 30 winners of People’s Choice trophies as well as other awards.  

Car registrations begin at 10 a.m., so you can leisurely enjoy the day as well as the barbecue sponsored by the local Girl Guides.  

The Guides will also offer 50/50 tickets as a further fund raiser.  

Fabulous 50’s/60’s/70’s music as always, is supplied by Johnny B. Good and for that automobile art collector, Michael Irvine returns with a great selection of original artwork and prints.

So mark your calendar for Saturday, June 30, and join us, rain or shine for Mopar Magic 2012.  

It’s a fun family time and it’s all free.

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Those seniors with hopes of ‘becoming a star’ had an opportunity to showcase their talents on June 20th during the Hartford Retirement Centre’s Senior Star event.

The Hartford is just one of many Chartwell Seniors Housing homes that participated in the yearly talent competition that honours and celebrates seniors.

This year there were six seniors participating in the Hartford competition: Ross F. Blakely, Cecile Marie Daniels, Murray Haines, Beatrice Shaver, Lloyd Thompson and Allan Gene Ward.

Judging the event were Chuck Barkley of Thom Realty, Donnie Bowes of the Upper Canada Playhouse and Alison Hudson of Team Cornwall.

Eligibility to compete in the Senior Star event included two things: the contestant must be 65 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen. Residency at one of Chartwell’s centres was not a requirement.

The first place winner of the 2012 Hartford Senior Star was Allan Gene Ward of Iroquois. In second place was Cornwall’s Cecile Marie Daniels, while Murray Haines of Ingleside took third place.

The entire event was videotaped by Memories Video and will be sent to Chartwell’s Head Office. 

Once received, 10 finalists will be chosen from all of the Chartwell Seniors Housing centres. Each of the finalists will receive an all-expenses paid trip for one to the National Finale in Niagara Falls this fall.

The top three winners of the national competition will win monetary prizes of $5,000, $4,000 and $3,000 respectively.

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On Friday evening, around 7 p.m., fire broke out in one of the townhomes on Victoria Crescent in Morrisburg.

According to South Dundas Fire and Emergency Services chief Chris McDonough, both the Morrisburg and Williamsburg stations were dispatched to the call.

“Upon fire crews arrival, there were flames and heavy smoke coming from the rear of the home. The crew began an aggressive attack on the kitchen area.”

“The fire crews did a excellent job of extinguishing the fire and ensuring the damage did not spread to the adjoining units on either side,” said McDonough.

He also informed that there were no injuries reported and that damage is estimated at approximately $40,000.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Three members of the Morrisburg & District Lions Club were honoured with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards at a ceremony on June 5th, 2012 at the Best Western Parkway Inn in Cornwall. 

Presented by the Ontario Ministry of Citizenship & Immigration, Lions Keith Robinson, Mike Domanko and Matt McCooeye each received a Volunteer Service Award certificate, a pin and a special pin depicting the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.   

Specifically, Lion Matt McCooeye was recognized for his vision that resulted in the building of a wonderful play park in the village of Morrisburg. 

McCooeye obtained a “Let Them Be Kids” grant; built a dedicated team to lead the project; and then with that team inspired and mobilized the South Dundas community. 

The effort resulted in the community coming together to raise almost $120,000 and more than 200 volunteers participating in a highly successful build day to erect the structures. It was all achieved in less than six months. 

Lion Michael Domanko was recognized for his ongoing leadership and inspiration for Morrisburg & District Lions Club projects dedicated to youth, young families and adults in our community. 

Domanko has been instrumental in introducing and conducting Vision Screening to all elementary schools in South Dundas as well as in Ingleside. He manages the annual Tubie Festival and he, along with Lion Matt, was a key organizer in the “Let Them Be Kids” playground project.

Lion Keith Robinson has served two consecutive terms as president of the Morrisburg & District Lions Club and is involved in every aspect of club activities.  

Well known in the South Dundas community, Robinson takes the lead in fund raising initiatives and is a key mover for change.  

He manages the Lions canteen at the Morrisburg arena, and the Lions Docksyde and Ice-cream and Snack bar from May to September.  He mentors the Leos Club, helping these youths understand and embody the “We Serve” motto of the Leos and Lions.

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The Moonlight Chapter #224 of the Eastern Star in Iroquois has a few things left on its to do list before it amalgamates with Prescott and last Thursday it took care of one of them with a donation to the Breakfast Program at Iroquois Public School.

Represented by Worthy Matron Gay Rust and Associate Matron Ruth Robertson, the Moonlight Chapter #224 dropped off a $400 donation to the school’s breakfast program which is organized by school secretary Phyllis Fisher and EA Christa St. Pierre. 

It is unfortunate, but “the Iroquois Chapter of the Eastern Star is closing, and we are consolidating with the Violet Chapter in Prescott,” explained Associate Matron, Ruth Robertson. 

“We have retired as a chapter and our consolidation will happen in July,” added Worthy Matron Gay Rust explaining that while the Iroquois chapter has a good sized membership, many of the members are elderly and unable to take an active role. 

As a result of their consolidation with Prescott, the Moonlight Chapter has found itself in a position of having some extra money. 

“We had a chance to give money, and I said let’s keep it here in Iroquois,” said Rust of the $400 to the school’s breakfast program. “Ruth thought that was a wonderful idea, so this is another good note that we are ending on.” 

Fisher and St. Pierre were extremely appreciative of the donation. “When I started the program several years ago, I didn’t want to single out any child,” said Fisher. “So every child has the availability of the food.” 

That means the program provides a nutritious starter to 270 kids daily.

“When I come in, I can see that the kids love it,” said Robertson, a retired Iroquois Public School teacher. “They love the veggies and dip. Some days they have fruit. It’s a lot of work, but it’s healthy and the kids like it.”

Iroquois Public School principal Kelty Grant also thanked the Moonlight chapter. Donations are welcome additions to the ministry funded Breakfast Program she said. 

Each year, in cooperation with the Friendly Brothers Iroquois Mason Lodge #143, the Eastern Star Chapter in Iroquois has been involved with ‘special projects’ selected by their Worthy Matron. This past April the Chapter donated $500 each to the Dundas County Hospice, the Winchester Hospital Heelers and the Mason Lodge #143 in memory of Master Mason Gary Richards.

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