Helping Hands of Matilda, 40 years together

 

The Morrisburg and District Lions Club has offered to purchase and install portable finger docks at the Morrisburg Waterfront, east of the Docksyde, and the Township of South Dundas has accepted.

Morrisburg Waterfront Committee chair Doug Grenkie made the offer in a letter written to the township on July 11th.

Several questions arose in relation to the offer, which was addressed at the July 17th South Dundas council meeting. Council inquired as to who would be responsible for acquiring permits, for instance. 

In addition, council wanted to know if the Lions Club planned to take responsibility for installing the docks and then removing them at the end of the season. They also wondered about storage of the docks during the winter months.

As there were no representatives from the Morrisburg Waterfront Committee or the Morrisburg and District Lions Club, staff agreed to look into council’s concerns following the meeting.

Realizing the importance of having some sort of dock arrangement at the Morrisburg Waterfront this season, it was agreed that staff would “reconvene council for a brief session” should the need arise.

The next regularly scheduled council meeting is August 14th.

[…]

After 40 years, Ross Video begins their “Ruby” Anniversary with an updated look that includes a new corporate logo and new tagline – ‘Production Technology Experts’.  

The updated logo and tagline are designed to better represent the reality of the new Ross Video – and its dramatically expanded product portfolio and global footprint.

“We are very proud of our past, and the original Ross logo,” said David Ross, CEO, Ross Video. 

“With our new logo we wanted something bold and fresh while still immediately recognizable as Ross.  The logo was evolved from the original with the Ross name remaining front and center. My father and Ross founder, John Ross, signs his name with an underline, and the stroke under the logo represents his signature as well as the forward momentum that began back in 1974 when he sold his airplane to raise the seed money to start this amazing company.”

The original Ross logo and distinctive analog cross-fade “X” (a basic production switcher function) was a relevant design when Ross only made video production switchers.  

As Ross has grown and its product portfolio evolved to encompass a full array of video production technology and services, a new logo made sense. 

“Ross is a leader in so many areas of production technology now,” continued David. 

“We are known for graphic systems, automation, control systems, infrastructure products, robotic camera systems, social media management, newsroom systems and most recently, mobile video production with the acquisition of Ross MCP. It was time to recognize all these changes with an updated look – while also recognizing a big milestone – Ross’ 40th anniversary.  We took our time, six years, in exploring what our new logo should look like. Thousands of design samples and refinements later, we finally arrived at something we feel is just right.  It is simple, yet sophisticated – representative of where Ross is at today and where we are headed into the future.  We hope you like it.”

 Ross Video creates leading edge video production technology. 

Ross products are used in demanding environments every day to inform and entertain audiences all over the world.  

The Ross client base includes a who’s who of broadcast, production companies, sports stadiums, government agencies, educators, touring companies and houses of worship.  

[…]

 

On June 10th, the Galop-Canal Revitalization Project committee hosted a charity cruise aboard the Sea Fox II.

When all was said and done, the charity cruise raised $2,500 for the Galop-Canal Revitalization Project.

At just $35 per ticket for the two-hour long dining cruise along the St. Lawrence River, the cruise was sold out quickly and organizers had to turn people away.

The cruise included dinner courtesy of Hanne Rycroft and Carl McIntyre of the Basket Case Café as well as live entertainment, including the band Ruckus who volunteered their time and talent for the event.

Staying true to the purpose of the cruise, a live auction featuring 54 donated items created quite a stir. A private behind-the-scenes tour of Parliament Hill with SD&SG MP Guy Lauzon sold for $250. 

Iroquois United Church Reverend Janet Evans and Paul Robertson of the Iroquois Matilda Lions Club volunteered their services as auctioneers for the event.

In addition to ticket sales and auction revenues, the charity raised $290 in 50/50 Draw sales. The winner, a newcomer to the area, won the draw and then donated her winnings back to the charity.

To capture the moment, photographer Lori Cook of Just the Way You Are Photography was on hand to take pictures.

McIntyre pointed out that “when council and the dedicated group of volunteers work together they can make anything happen.”

McIntyre was referring to the recent issues with the Morrisburg Dock and council’s decision to allow Captain Neeteson to proceed with the cruises, docking at the Morrisburg Wharf.

“Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could keep this going for our community,” asked Rycroft. “Think of the economic spin-off that this could generate.”

In addition to raising money to aid in the “restoration and revitalization of the Iroquois Galop Canal and area,” Rycroft was referring to the inevitable benefits that come with encouraging tourism into the area.

So far, the Galop-Canal Revitalization committee has cleaned up the shoreline and cleared the way for locals and tourists to once again enjoy the St. Lawrence River along the Iroquois shoreline.

“We just need the rest of the community to participate and come up with some ideas,” said Rycroft.

[…]