June 2012 – Page 5 – Morrisburg Leader

Edna Anderson

June 20, 2012 Editor

Edna Anderson, (nee Dare) passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 14, 2012, surrounded by family at the Civic Hospital, Ottawa, following an injury and surgical complications. She was in her 80th year.

Edna was born on July 6, 1932, in Montreal, where, while in high school, she met the love of her life, Jim Anderson.

Jim and Edna were married 61 years and happily raised five children.

Edna worked as a jewelry clerk, a census taker and proved herself as a business woman running a silver reclamation business.

She taught Sunday School, was a Girl Guide Commissioner, and enjoyed riding and raising various animals on the Anderson family farm in Quebec.

Coming to Ontario, Edna ran the Riverside Motel. Upon retirement, Edna and Jim spent winters in Florida and summers sailing the St. Lawrence River.

Edna loved to sing and read. She was a natural gardener, a good cook, a seamstress, and she loved to entertain family at large gatherings. Home and family meant everything to Edna.

She was a very strong, dignified woman who loved to socialize and always looked a million bucks. She will be sorely missed.

Edna leaves to mourn, her beloved husband James Anderson of Iroquois. She was a loving mother of Robert, Barbara (Gerry), David (Roberta), Donna (Obbe) and daughter-in-law Lyne.

She was cherished grandmother to Susan, Linda, Michael, Eric, Erin, Rohan, Hannah and Hayden and great grandmother to William, Gabrielle, Connor and Jessie. She was dear sister to Phyllis, Lillian, John (Nora) and Margaret (Gerry) and will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews.

Edna was predeceased by her son Steve and her parents Edith and Henry Dare.

The family is deeply grateful to the caring and compassionate staff at the Civic Hospital. Donations to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation can be made in Edna’s memory at www.ohfoundation.ca

Memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Iroquois Point Cemetery (Locks).

In event of rain, the service will be held at St. John's Anglican Church, at 41 Lakeview Drive, Iroquois. Refreshments will follow at the family home at 21 Island Park Drive, Iroquois.

Online condolences may be made at www.marsdenmclaughlin.com

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Carol Froats

June 20, 2012 Editor

A resident of R.R.# 1 Iroquois for the past 27 years, Carol Froats passed away at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Sunday, June 10, 2012, following a one year battle with cancer. She was 55.

Carol was born in Montreal on January 19, 1957, to her parents Garfield and Joyce Thompson (nee Fenner).

She attended public and high school in Cornwall, Ontario, and graduated from Western University in Guelph with a BA in psychology.

Carol began her career in social work with Ministry of Social Services of Dundas County. She also worked for the city of Brockville Social Services and the Cardinal Resource Center.

Carol left her kind and caring mark on the community. She wrote proposals and helped arrange financing for Naomi House in Winchester, and together with Rev. Allen Tysick she initiated the proposals, formed the constitution, and arranged the financing to begin the House of Lazarus in Mountain.

Carol then started working at the Dundas County Hospice as assistant administrator, and she eventually took over as director.

Carol’s main love in life was her show dogs. She was an accomplished breeder and her dogs won many awards in competitions in Quebec, Ontario, and many U.S. states.

Carol lived a short but busy life and will be missed.

Carol is survived by her husband Brad, her mother Joyce Thompson of Cornwall, her sister Mary (Keith) Errington of Williamsburg, her father-in-law Everett Froats of Brinston and her sister-in-law Chris (Doug) McNairn of Morrisburg.

She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her father Garfield.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Saturday, June 16th from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m.

A Memorial Service followed at 1 p.m., with Rev. Brenda Bailey officiating.

Donations to Winchester District Memorial Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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Letter: drainage woes in South Dundas

June 20, 2012 Editor

Dear Editor

In reference to our issues with South Dundas over our drain problem, we would like to think we can depend on our township to supply us with information and follow proper procedures. Seems we are being held more accountable than they are.

The form that was brought around to Jake’s neighbours had a list of names on the front. Most were printed, one was even written by one person to include their spouse as in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”. Jointly owned properties had only the name of one owner represented.

When the office staff in charge of drainage received this form, they should have rejected it from the start. But they chose to send it ahead to their engineer without having it properly filled in.

The engineer then gets his crack at it. When asked at the township meeting about the necessity of ALL property owner’s signatures his response was “as long as he saw one name it was good enough for him.”

When asked about the fact that most names were just printed, his response was “they could have signed with an “X”. (Wouldn’t signatures of witnesses be needed?)

Mr. Byvelds indicated he requested a letter from the engineer to see how he validated the petition. In his response he did not address any of our concerns about the missing joint owner signatures, but continued to use them in his calculations.

By doing this he was able to reach 65 per cent representation of the land needed. He needed 60 per cent for the petition to be valid, but if you remove the names of properties with missing joint owner signatures, the land represented falls down to 47 per cent. Not enough for a valid petition according to the Drainage Act.

To support the requirement for these signatures here is a quote from a Superior Court of Justice in the Court of the drainage referee case: “The first matter is whether all signatures of joint owners, co-owners and partners are necessary on a petition. The answer is they are. If land is held by husband and wife, whether jointly or as co-owners, both have to sign the petition… this is for purposes of the Drainage Act.”

I attended a drainage meeting held in Avonmore this spring, searching for information, where I asked Sid Vander Veen, the Drainage Coordinator from OMAFRA, questions about joint owners both having to sign for a petition to be valid. He confirmed that yes they do and on viewing this petition said it was invalid and suggested I retain the services of a lawyer.

Mr. Byvelds was also at this meeting so once again was made aware of the need for all signatures. He also was sent the above court case, but still continues to support his drainage engineer.

I have attempted to speak to council about this issue, but have been refused and told the issue is closed.

My lawyer has contacted this township but they continue to ignore him. He has indicated “there never was a valid petition executed in the proper manner by petitioners and therefore section 10 of the Drainage Act has no application to these proceedings.”

What if the engineer is wrong, Mr. Byvelds? What if the drainage staff at the township did not complete the simple task of having forms filled in properly?

The Superior Court of Justice and the Provincial Drainage Coordinator seem to have views different than you and your staff.

We as individuals seem to be held much more responsible for knowing the ins and outs of these drainage issues than those being well paid to do this.

Bert Geertsma

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Showing kindness with free car wash

June 20, 2012 Editor

Members of Love South Dundas hosted a two-hour free car wash and free barbecue in the parking lot of the Iroquois Fire Hall on June 16th. The group, consisting of volunteers of all ages, was fast and efficient as a succession of cars made their way through the ‘hands-on’ car wash on Saturday morning. Love South Dundas is an annual two-week long event hosted by the churches of South Dundas. Members of the many congregations perform random acts of kindness throughout the event. This year, Love South Dundas kicked off on June 10th. It will end on June 24th with a large (and free) celebration at Earl Baker Park in Morrisburg.

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Perspectives with Rev. George Frey

June 20, 2012 Editor

In Christ We Have Peace

The world we live in is fraught with trials, tests and temptations. Our Lord, Jesus the Christ, acknowledges this when he says, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

In the same breath it seems, Jesus confirms for His disciples a life of tribulation and a place of solace in the mist of that tribulation.

Apart from Christ, life must always be a tragedy in the end, filled with troubling experiences and brief hiatus’ of rest, peace and joy; yet always in the shadow of death. (Ps 23)

But for the believer, for the person who is in Christ, there is provided a special gift of peace. A gift that according to Jesus, is provided by things He has spoken to us.

The scripture quote above is taken from things Jesus said to His disciples in the shadow of the cross, preparing their hearts for the crisis at hand. In the great redemptive plan of God this crisis could not be avoided, however those who would experience it could be comforted and prepared to survive it.

They could be told where to get peace in the time of trouble, how to understand the crisis, and the appropriate attitude for going through the crisis.

In Isaiah 9:6 Jesus is revealed to be the Prince of Peace. Any real and lasting peace must be found in the accomplishments of Jesus Christ, because it is in Him only that we have peace with God and are secured against His righteous judgment. (Romans 5:1) It is only in Christ that the tragic story line of mankind will end in “happily ever after.”

Remarkably, we are told by Jesus to “be of good cheer” when experiencing the tribulations of this world. Tharseo, the Greek term translated “be of good cheer” in our opening quote, may be understood in this context to mean that we should go through the tribulations presented to us in this world with courage.

And the reason we should have this attitude of courage is because Jesus has overcome the world in which we experience tribulation.

The courage spoken of here is not a “dutch courage” produced by some kind of intoxicant, but rather an encouragement of the heart, affecting both the mind and emotions, produced by your faith in the teachings of Jesus Christ; thus “be of good cheer.”

Therefore the Apostle James writes, “my brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials …” Don’t let the trials of living in this world get you down. Rise up on your faith in Jesus Christ and be of good cheer regardless of what you may be going through. And always remember the Jesus has overcome the world and provided a “happily ever after” for all who have faith in Him.

Rev. George Frey, Jr.

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Seaway Athletes recognized, Douma, Morrow, Thompson are top athletes

June 20, 2012 Editor

Ryan Douma, Michaela Morrow and Jessica Thompson were named Seaway District High’s top athletes for the 2011/12 school year at the annual Sports Banquet held last Thursday night.

It was the second consecutive year, that Morrow and Douma were named the school’s top athletes, and they were joined by Thompson who was named co-winner of the top female athlete with Morrow.

In addition to the overall win, Douma was named senior boys basketball MVP by coach Julie Iwachniuk and senior boys basketball MVP by coach Trevor Thompson.

Morrow was selected the senior girls basketball MVP by coach Mark Lewis and Thompson was selected this year’s track and field MVP by Trevor Thompson. In addition, Thompson was presented the Nathan Last Award of Excellence by figure skating coach Sharon Last.

“Both girls participated in multiple sports and both were integral members of their teams,” said Trevor Thompson as he announced this year’s winners. “Both will be missed at Seaway.”

Leading up to the presentation to Douma, Thompson said, “a top athlete must not be just an athlete who participates, but one who excels and one who his teammates look up. Ryan played his heart out this year on the court and on the field.”

Each year at Seaway, individuals are selected to receive the prestigious Irv Francis Award, which is an award that recognizes “excellence in athletics, academics and sportsmanship.”

This year two athletes shared the award. Both excelled in academics with over 90 percent averages, both excelled in athletics and both demonstrated sportsmanship. This year’s winners were Monty Hamadi and Leah Wells.

Cross Country MVP–Greg Bolton

Cross Country–Perseverance-Sarah Dicky

Golf MVPs–Brandon St. Louis & Jessica Whitteker

Badminton MVPs–Midget Zach Frawley; Junior Sam Venema & Victoria Peters; Senior Larissa Beaupre.

Tennis MVP–Stephanie Venema.

Soccer MVPs–Juniors Liam Coombes and Maggie Perry; Seniors Eric Saddlemire and Leah Wells. Senior Boys Most Dedicated was Randy Dougherty.

Curling MVPs–Sam Decker & Alice Cameron

Figure Skating–Nathan Last Award of Excellence Jessica Thompson. Coaches Award–Ali VanHoof and Alice Cameron.

Volleyball–Midget Girls Michaela Davidson; Junior Girls Most Improved Alison Lee; Junior Girls MVP Maggie Perry and Casey McNairn. Senior Girls Volleyball MVP– Olivia Currier; Sportsmanship Leah Wells.

Junior Boys–MVP Liam Coombes; Senior MVP Ryan Douma.

Basketball–Junior girls MVP Jessica Hartle and Tiffany Roskell; Senior girls MVP Michaela Morrow; Junior Boys MVP Luke Strader; Senior Boys MVP Ryan Douma.

Track and Field–MVP Jessica Thompson; Rookie of the Year Riley Barry.

Hockey-MVPs goaltenders Josh Martineau, Zach Frawley and Megan VanAllen

Hockey-Coaches award-Vicki VanHoof and Josh Martineau

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Up, Up and A-wheeeee!

June 20, 2012 Editor

I blame it on Canada’s World War I ace Billy Bishop.

If I hadn’t romanticized his “knights of the air” exploits over Allied lines in France, 1915-18, and fallen in love with the whole concept of open cockpit planes, I might have thought twice about going up in an open 1939 Waco UPF 7. Maybe even three times.

I also blame my father, who was an avid recreational pilot for years, and thought the idea of my taking to the air in the Waco was wonderful when I told him. Even at 84, he’d have been thrilled to climb on board.

The upshot was that on Sunday, June 17, 2012, at the air strip opposite Upper Canada Village, I found myself shaking hands with pilot Greg Reynolds of Central Aviation, and getting ready to go aloft in one of three remaining fully restored Waco aircraft owned and still flying in Canada.

Central Aviation is a Transportation Canada approved 703-704 air carrier. The company operates business Citations, and Navajos as well as Canada’s three original Wacos.

Genial (and very reassuring), Reynolds has been flying for 40 years.

With Jordan McCorkle of the Aviation Museum in Ottawa, making arrangements from the ground, Central Aviation will be affiliated throughout the summer with Upper Canada Village, and operating in South Dundas. Seven days a week, passengers of all ages can book a ride in the red vintage, World War II aircraft.

“The Waco was used by the United States Air Force to train pilots for duty in the World War,” Reynolds explained. “About 625 of the planes were built in Waco, Texas.

A Waco carries a 220 H.P. radial engine. On the books, it has a top speed of 100 mph. But,” he added with a smile, “that would be on a good day with a wind at your back and possibly heading down hill. Generally we cruise at 85 mph.”

History aside, it was time, Reynolds said, to fly.

This involved putting on the leather flying cap, with its chin strap buckles and ear protection. It involved climbing up on the wing and clambering into the open front cockpit where Reynolds securely fastened the shoulder and waist harness. (Double checked that: on the off chance that we did fly upside down, I did not plan to “jump to any conclusions.”) I also kept in mind the pilot’s advice to “sit on your notebook, or it’ll get sucked out,” and boss Sam Laurin’s parting instructions: “Don’t drop the Leader camera over the side.”

Aircraft like the Waco (often called a “tail dragger” because of the small wheel at the rear of the plane) were originally built to take off and land on grass and in bumpy fields. Having an actual paved runway opposite the Village was a perk as we taxied for take off into the wind.

The plane lifted off gently, effortlessly. Beautiful.

At somewhere around 2,000 -2,500 feet, we swung over Crysler Marina, then wheeled out over the glassy St. Lawrence, and down towards the Village. Reynolds will also take passengers over the site of the Lost Villages. Roads and the foundations of buildings, invisible these 50 plus years under the Seaway, are easy to pick out from the air.

It was an exhilarating ride. This, the old time barn-storming pilots would say, is “real flying”. Engine running smoothly, wind in your face, feeling like a bird up there as the small craft turns and banks.

You experience the river, the shorelines and the old-fashioned greenery of Upper Canada Village in a completely new way from an open cockpit.

The flight was over way too soon for me.

With none of the thumping, or slamming backwards I have long associated with landing, especially in big commercial planes, the Waco dropped gently on to the runway.

Regretfully, I climbed out of the cock pit and reluctantly gave up my jaunty flying cap. (I like that Billy Bishop look.)

“What a great flight. It was wonderful, fantastic. I’ve never landed so softly, so smoothly before,” I exclaimed. “Well,” said pilot Greg Reynolds, grinning modestly, “I do have my good days.”

For information, or to book a memorable ride for two in the Waco UPF 7, a 1939 World War II trainer, call 613-809-6179 or go to uppercanadavillage.com

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Paul Wood

June 14, 2012 Editor

A lifetime resident of the area, Paul Wood of Winchester passed away suddenly on Friday, June 1, 2012. He was 60.

Paul was born in Winchester Township, on April 26, 1952, to his parents Burnice and Thora Wood (nee Robinson).

He worked at the Dunbar cheese plant for a short time, and then began working at Ault Foods (now Parmalat) in 1972. Paul had many different jobs at the plant over the years, including cheese maker and millwright. This June would have been his 40th year at Parmalat.

On April 16, 1977, Paul married Debra Stewart and together they had three children Patrick, Kristy and Daniel. The highlight of summer vacations was always taking the family on trips. Paul was a friendly, caring person who loved visiting with friends and family. He was extremely family-oriented and was known for helping others whenever he could. He enjoyed going to car shows – the favourite was always the muscle cars. Paul enjoyed every day and always had a smile on his face.

Paul is survived by his wife Debbie, his children Patrick of Winchester, Kristy (Patrick) Lavergne of Winchester and Dan of Winchester, his granddaughter Jazmine and his siblings Bert (Edith) of Dunbar, Don of Seeley’s Bay, Earl (Jan) of Morrisburg, Linda (Lee) McCaslin of Iroquois and Gary (Moya) of Rice Lake.

He was predeceased by his parents Burnice and Thora Wood (nee Robinson) and his sisters Evelyn Wood and Marjorie Barkley. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held at the funeral home on Wednesday, June 6th at 11 a.m., with Rev. Geoff Howard officiating.

Interment of cremated remains followed at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Chesterville.

Donations to Winchester Hospital would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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Hospital’s physiotherapists key part of health care team

June 13, 2012 Editor

Press Release

May is National Physiotherapy Month in Canada, and it’s the perfect time to learn about the valuable contributions physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants make to the health and well-being of Canadians.

Whether it’s helping an older adult to gain strength to remain living independently, or returning someone to health following an injury, physiotherapists at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) are here to help.

At WDMH, three physiotherapists and two physiotherapist assistants provide a variety of services to inpatients and outpatients.

For example, weekly classes for Continuing Care patients help ensure continued mobility and balance.

Physiotherapy at the bedside can help stroke patients regain their strength.

Outpatient programs offer services to the community such as weekly hip and knee clinics for those who have had replacement surgery.

The overall goal is to restore, maintain and maximize strength, function, movement and overall well-being.

“Physiotherapist and physiotherapy assistants are a key part of WDMH’s health care team,” said Cholly Boland, CEO.

“They combine in-depth knowledge about how the body works with specialized hands-on clinical skills to care for our patients.”

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ISAAC: new cancer care technology in Winchester

June 13, 2012 Editor

Press Release

The Cancer Care Program at Winchester District Memorial Hospital (WDMH) has a new team member named ISAAC.

ISAAC (Interactive Symptom Assessment and Collection) is an online computer tool that allows patients to record how they are feeling related to the nine most common symptoms experienced by cancer patients.

Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) has developed ISAAC and WDMH is the first satellite site in the Champlain Regional Cancer Program to use the new technology.

Before their appointment, patients complete a pre-assessment at the touch-screen computer kiosk located in the waiting room.

They assign a score to each symptom such as pain, fatigue, shortness of breath and depression. Each patient receives a print out and the information is automatically transferred to the patient’s electronic health record.

“Many patients struggle with the physical and emotional pain caused by cancer symptoms,” explains Lynn Hall, vice president, clinical services and chief nursing officer at WDMH.

“ISAAC helps put patients in control by assessing their own symptoms.”

Each patient’s care team reviews the assessment, resulting in appropriate treatment and better care.

For example, if a patient records a pain level of five, treatment can be provided to reduce the pain. The caregiver can then track this symptom over time and across various health care settings.

WDMH’s Cancer Care Program supports patients through every step of their journey.

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