No Tricks, Just Treats as Community Supports the Meals on Wheels Program

November 7, 2012 Editor News

 

Following three generous donations to Meal on Wheels (headquartered in Morrisburg) on Wednesday, October 31, chair Glenn Beckstead said, “We are so appreciative of the support that has come from the community since our call for help went out.” The call for help involved the need for funding to purchase pricey insulated trays/tray liners and carry bags used in the delivery of meals. Meals on Wheels needed to replace some trays and increase the quantity to accommodates the program expansion in Iroquois which means meals are now available five days per week, up from the previous three days. Last Wednesday, Meals on Wheels received a $500 donation from Morrisburg Branch 48 of the Royal Canadian Legion (which tops up a previous $500 donation), a $1,000 donation from the Morrisburg and District Lions Club and a $400 donation from Robert Jordan Construction. Two weeks ago, the Iroquois/Matilda Lions dropped off a cheque for $1,000. Beckstead, said that in addition to the special projects (tray purchases and Iroquois expansion) the generous donations will help with the everyday expenses of purchasing containers and utensils needed by the program. “The donations will also help us to maintain the high quality of our meals which we are so proud of,” said Beckstead. In the photo top, Meals on Wheels vice chair Joyce Millard (centre left) and cook Ruth Doesburg accept the Legion donation from past president Maurice Praine (left) and Legion Poppy Chair Tom Fisher. Bottom, Millard is joined by cook Brenda Bradley to accept the donations from Morrisburg and District Lion Susan Hubert and Robert Jordan.

 

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Reg is a 1 year old male. A real beauty. Possible Dutch Shepherd mix….a highly valued dog for police work and search and rescue. Reg a good sized dog and needs manners training. He has been raised an outdoor dog.  A real gentle, fun-loving sweetheart who would make a wonderful pet to someone who has the time to train him… a great agility dog and the shelter thinks one very wonderful pet. Reg is very healthy but would need to be neutered.  Great dog, beautifully coloured.

Little Angel, is a timid little girl about 5 months old. She is a border collie mix and is a quiet, shy puppy. She is a real beauty and needs someone to love her. She will need to be spayed when old enough and needs to go to a family ready to take on the responsibility of a young puppy,  who, like all puppies needs love and kindness and training.

Also looking for homes: Coco, a beautiful female, Chocolate Lab; Buddy a gorgeous 2.5 year old Yellow Lab; Nugget  a six month old Collie/husky. Three very young kittens need homes or fostering asap as the Shelter is not equipped for them.

If you are interested in adopting any of the beautiful dogs, call Kevin at the South Dundas Animal Shelter at 613-543-2980 or 613-913-1476. For more information on all of the wonderful dogs availablle for adoption at the South Dundas Animal Shelter, please check our website straydogrescue.com    or    our Facebook Page South Dundas Pet Rescue.

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Angel's Bio…South Dundas Animal Shelter Name:Angel. Hi everyone. The folks here at the South Dundas Animal Shelter have named me Angel. Why? Well because I am a timid little girl who doesn’t appear to have had much loving in my four to five months of life. I am a border collie mix, a quiet and shy puppy. I am also very skinny and need of some good food and good loving. I am at the puppy stage where my legs have grown faster than the rest of me…so I am a bit clumsy…so who thinks this stage is funny? I am of course your typical puppy and I need a family prepared to take me on for the long haul and see me through my puppy days….playing and chewing and chewing and playing. When I am old enough I will need to be spayed…as all of us here at the shelter don’t want to see anymore unwanted puppies born that can’t find homes. Believe me it is no fun. Note: Angel is not expected to be a large dog. She will, like all puppies, need to be house-trained and then of course have some puppy training to make her a well-mannered member of a family. She is a lovely little girl who desperately needs to be shown some human kindness. There is no charge for adoption, but a donation of food or cash to purchase food is  very much appreciated. The Shelter is also asking that all persons coming to meet dogs with the possibility of taking them home to please bring along a collar and leash.  For more information on this little Angel please contact the South Dundas Animal Shelter at 613-913-1476 or 613-543-2980.

 

Reg's Bio…South Dundas Anima Shelter Name: Reg. Hi folks. My name is Reg and I am a one year old, beautifully coloured  boy. I had Kevin slightly baffled about my breed, but someone has now suggested a Dutch Shepherd. I a loving beautiful young boy. I am a good sized dog and I do not like to be indoors. In fact, I have only ever been an outdoor dog and that’s the way I like it. I also have not received much training as in manners/obedience but because I am still a pup…training would not be a big deal. I am not neutered so that would be the first thing my new family would have to do for me…after that all I need is a safe and loving home, lots of tender loving care and a fair amount of exercise. Who knows, if my new family has the time to work with me, I might even decide that some indoor time with my best friends might be a good thing after all. But for now I am looking for a family home that has a safe outdoor setup for me. Today when the photographer was here, and while enjoying my treat one of the shelter volunteers decided a little playtime was in order. I stopped everything, even let her take my treat from my mouth, so we could play. She said I was just a big lovable baby. Please note: Because of Reg’s size and his lack of manners/training, which can certainly be corrected, he may not be suitable for a family with small children. This would best be talked over with Kevin who will know better after he and the shelter volunteers have worked with him for a few days. For more information please contact the South Dundas Animal Shelter at 613-913-1476 or 613-543-2980. In researching the Dutch Shepherd Breed, we have discovered they are highly sought after dogs for police work, search and rescue and seeing eye dogs. They are a herding dog and would make a great dog for a dog owner who is interested in agility/obedience training. They are smart, have a good temperament, but as a working dog they require a fair amount of exercise…a good run several times a week. According to our research Dutch Shepherds make a loyal companion and a good pet, for the right pet owner…the same as any other breed….This guy is a beauty.

 

 

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Although it has experienced a solid test run since July of 2011, Upper Canada Playhouse’s new addition, containing an attractive and versatile box office and new administrative offices for Playhouse staff, was officially opened on Friday, February 17, 2012.

“We decided to wait until now to officially open it,” said artistic director, Donnie Bowes, “to coincide with the opening of our first show of the 2012 season, the hilarious comedy, The Foursome.”

Upper Canada Playhouse is one of Ontario’s most successful theatres. To accommodate its growing audience and the increasing number of shows the Playhouse is presenting in a season, the theatre had to expand its facilities.

“The box office is a separate part of the theatre at the west end, conveniently connected to the main lobby where audiences enter the theatre at show time,” Bowes explained. “The box office is a spacious, customer-friendly area with plenty of seating and three efficient areas to book tickets. It also provides new offices for our administrative staff. They appreciate the increased space.”

This new facility has drawn rave reviews from the public and the staff.

The original box office, located at the east side of the Playhouse, was directly attached to back stage and production zones. As Bowes joked with his guests, “people waiting to buy tickets might have to dodge stage crew carrying planks and sets through the area.”

The Playhouse addition was built by Swank Construction.

Following this new addition, the Playhouse is preparing to enter phase II of its expansion project: development of the production department’s storage space which the theatre’s increased programming demands. 

South Dundas mayor Steven Byvelds, on hand with other dignitaries to help cut the official ribbon, said that the new addition was a real asset to the theatre.

“It’s great that we were here to celebrate the opening of this box office,” he said. “Upper Canada Playhouse has experienced phenomenal growth and is a vital part of the South Dundas community. We look forward to continuing to work with the Playhouse.”

Following a brief reception, Bowes invited members of the South Dundas recreation and economic development committees, as well as Playhouse board members and councillors back stage for a quick look at the outstanding sets  under construction for the March 16 opening of the riotous Norm Foster golf “classic,” The Foursome. 

“March is a new time slot for us, and we can’t think of a better show to start the season and  officially open our new box office than this  comedy production,” said Bowes. 

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