2012 – Page 21 – Morrisburg Leader

Most patriotic riding in Canada

October 10, 2012 Editor

Guy Lauzon, Member of Parliament for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry was presented with the Proud to Be Canadian award during the Conservative Government’s regular caucus meeting Wednesday morning.

The award is presented to the riding that displays the most Canadian flags on Canada Day.

“It is an honour to accept this award on behalf of the constituents of Stormont, Dundas and South Glengarry. I am proud that for the third time in four years SD & SG has won the Proud to be Canadian Campaign,” said Lauzon, “it was a tough competition as forty of my colleagues participated in the campaign and the final numbers were close.”

The Proud to be Canadian Campaign is an opportunity for Conservative Members of Parliament to participate in a competition to encourage constituents to display a Canadian Flag on Canada’s birthday. The riding displaying the most Canadian flags is declared the winner.

“It will give me great pride to congratulate all the constituents of SD&SG during a statement from the floor of the House of Commons on Friday, October 5.” declared Lauzon.

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Free Flu Immunization Clinics start soon

October 10, 2012 Editor

Starting on October 16, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit (EOHU) will begin holding free seasonal flu immunization clinics throughout the five Eastern Counties. A pamphlet announcing clinic dates, times and locations will soon be mailed out to every household. The pamphlet can also be found on the EOHU’s website at www.eohu.ca.

“You need to get the flu shot every year to be protected because the viruses that cause the flu do change frequently,” explains Dr. Paul Roumeliotis, Medical Officer of Health. “The flu can cause serious illness and even death for some people. The best protection against the flu is the vaccine. It’s free, safe and available for everyone aged 6 months and older.”

Of course, certain groups of people are at higher risk of complications from the flu, and are strongly encouraged to get the flu shot. These include:

•children 6 months to less than 5 years of age

•people aged 65 and older

•people with chronic medical conditions

• people who are obese

• Aboriginal people

If you live with or provide care to someone who falls under one of the groups listed above, it is also highly recommended that you get the flu shot. This simple step could help protect you and those around you.

The EOHU reminds residents to bring a piece of identification to the immunization clinics. For clinic dates and times, check your mailbox or visit www.eohu.ca. You can also call the EOHU at 613-933-1375 or at 1 800 267-7120 and ask for Health Line.

Locally, clinics will take place October 24 in Morrisburg at the Legion 2-8 p.m., November 7 in Winchester at Winchester Public School 4-8 p.m. and October 18 and 25 at the Seaway Valley Community Health Centre in Cornwall 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

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Morrisburg Collegiate progress report

October 10, 2012 Editor

Within the next few weeks, the contractor will be on site at the former Morrisburg Collegiate Institute getting the renovation underway.

In the meantime, plenty of work is going on behind the scenes.

Bourgon Construction has been conditionally awarded the contract. Pre-construction meetings have taken place and they and the township are finalizing cost-saving changes before coming to council with a bottom line cost.

They are also finalizing the abatement process for the removal of asbestos.

South Dundas chief administrative officer Stephen McDonald reported the project’s progress to South Dundas council at the Oct. 2 council meeting.

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Check out the third annual snow show and swap meet

October 10, 2012 Editor

It’s too early for snowmobiling, but it’s not too early to get ready for the upcoming season.

The third annual Riverside Snowmobile Club snowmobile show is set to take place October 20 at the Riverside Clubhouse, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.

The event is a great opportunity for snowmobilers, snowmobile enthusiasts, those who are curious about snowmobiling or anyone at all to enjoy a few minutes or a few hours at the clubhouse browsing the snow vehicles that will be on site that day in the beautiful setting of the Riverside Clubhouse, in the midst of the fall foliage.

“You never know what you will see at the show,” says club president Dave Shaver. “But if past events are any indication, this should be a great show. Our club’s executive has worked really hard to get the word out about this year’s event.”

For those who want to bring a snowmobile to the display, the show is open to any sled, any make or model and any year, he explains.

“A lot of people have some really interesting, unique pieces,” said Shaver. “We want to encourage them to bring them to the show. Maybe your passion is racing. If you have a race sled, bring it to the show, there are show categories for them too. Vintage sleds your thing? We definitely want to see them too.”

The club’s first show had one of the largest and most interesting displays of vintage sleds around, from the most common manufacturers and a few of the lesser known. “We are hoping to at least match that impressive display.”

For those with more current tastes, there will be lots at the show for you too. There are show classes for all sleds from the vintage era to current model years.

“While there is a lot of interesting old stuff out there, I know there is also a lot of really interesting newer stuff too,” says Shaver. “There are a lot of guys with special order sleds or who have exceptionally well kept sleds or who have added some neat aftermarket stuff, and we want to see them too.”

To register a sled, simply bring it out to the show, since there is no cost to participate. Every participant will receive a dash plaque to commemorate the occasion and they may even be a class winner and take home a trophy.

Area snowmobile dealers will have displays on site and will also compete against each other for the best display plaque.

While the show has attracted a good display of sleds in its first two years, what has been lacking is the crowds to enjoy the show. “We are hoping to change that this year,” says Shaver who encourages the sledding community and the community at large to drop by and enjoy the show.

Admission is free.

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Season of the Pumpkin People is upon us

October 10, 2012 Editor

The spark of a new idea coming to fruition at Upper Canada Village has ignited a number of area partnerships between the business community and the St. Lawrence Parks Commission.

The South Dundas Chamber of Commerce is fueling the fire of Pumpkinferno by helping spread the seasonal theme throughout the community.

Last week, in anticipation of the kickoff of Pumpkinferno at Upper Canada Village, the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce launched “Season of Pumpkin People” at the Upper Canada Playhouse.

Through the Season of Pumpkin people, the organizing committee hopes to get area businesses and residents to create Pumpkin People/Scarecrow displays at their homes and businesses to create a festive harvest season atmosphere throughout South Dundas in support of the Pumpkinferno event at the village which aims to bring 20,000 visitors to the region.

The organizing committee is chaired by local artist Gene Ward.

“We would like to see people make an effort to create their own pumpkin people displays in whatever way they feel is appropriate,” said Ward. “Maybe it will be something so small it will fit in your hand, or maybe something giant. Really the purpose is to engage people in the community to get involved so that people from outside the community can take an interest in the area.”

“Also, this is a great opportunity to promote the area at a time of year which is traditionally a down time for businesses,” said Ward.

“To have Upper Canada Village include us is a big bonus for this area,” he added. “We need all the help we can get.”

South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds congratulated the chamber of commerce, Ward and the event team on getting involved in this partnership with Pumpkinferno. “We always look forward to forming partnerships, especially partnerships with the St. Lawrence Parks Commission,” he said. “I’m certain the community will buy into this theme.”

“This is a really great opportunity,” said South Dundas Chamber of Commerce President Chuck Barkley.

Nicole Sullivan, South Dundas economic development officer reiterated the importance of working with the SLPC in this initiative.

She spoke about the creation of the theme which was designed to build on the agricultural roots of the community and expand on the highly successful Harvest Festival theme of the 21 year event in Williamsburg. “The way Williamsburg is decorated for the harvest festival really brings that community to life,” she said.

“This is wonderful,” commented Susan Leclair, corporate marketing and devlopment officer for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission. “We are delighted to have your participation and cooperation.” Of the 20,000 visitors the commission hopes to bring to Pumpkinferno, Leclair said, “I hope they want to visit your businesses as well as ours.”

“It’s one of those events where the pictures don’t really do it justice. We have a great feeling about this event, and we hope we have a winner on our hands.”

In closing she thanked the chamber for embracing Pumpkinferno adding that they hope to build on it in the future.

Those who create a Season of Pumpkin People display, can fill out a registration form to be eligible to win random prizes. The early bird draw prizes of free admission to Pumpkinferno were won by Williamsburg Garage and Brian and Jane Cox.

Registration forms can be dropped off at Candy’s Hair Salon/River Rat Treasures in Iroquois, the South Dundas Chamber of Commerce office in Morrisburg, Williamsburg Garage in Williamsburg or H&I Country Supply in Brinston.

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One scary Halloween…from the graveyard

October 10, 2012 Editor

So this one scary night….October 31st…Halloween….my sister and I were just about to head out for our annual trick-or-treat, equipped fully with our Laurel and Hardy costumes and pillowcases.

One thing you should know before we get too far into the story is that we grew up across from a cemetery, and to us, it was never a big deal as it was just always there. As a matter of fact playing in the park and playing in the cemetery was an everyday thing for all the kids who lived on our street.

Anyway, back to the scary night…..so off we set on our trick-or-treat adventure, it was always a bit of a competition between me and my sister who could get the most stuff, which now as I think back seems a bit funny since we went to every house together and got the same things.

As we were leaving our house, we couldn’t help but notice the odd smell in the air. But to two little girls, taking note was about all we did, as getting candy was our main priority!

As we crossed the park to head over to the next street for goodies, something else strange happened. Just as we were passing the swing set all the swings started to swing on their own. We were a little freaked out to say the least.

My sister grabbed my hand and yelled “run”! And run we did, all the way to the creek (Stewart Drive did not exist back then). Once we finally stopped to catch our breath we realized that I had dropped my pillowcase that was full of goodies from all the fine folks on Orchard Way.

So after a few minutes of consultation, we decided we were brave enough to head back (plus it was the only way to get home, so we really had no choice). As my sister led the way, I stayed close by her side. As we reached the edge of the park, we thought we could see the outline of my pillowcase right near the swings.

Just at that moment, a group of kids we knew where coming down the street, so not to look as though we were scared out of our wits, we stopped to talk to them for just a bit. Once they were gone, we very slowly headed into the park.

As we approached the swings my pillowcase was nowhere in sight! OMG! Where did it go? We looked around, by the play structure, in the tube (the black tube for those of you that remember), by the merry-go-round, it was nowhere. But we knew it had been there…we saw it!

All of a sudden, that smell returned. It was an odd smell, not bad necessarily, just odd…cold wet dirt, mixed with that forest kind of smell. Almost in perfect sequence Laurel and Hardy turned towards the cemetery, and there it was….laying just beside a tombstone….my pillowcase! Aaawwww! RUN….probably never so fast in all my life! Pretty sure my sister knocked me down trying to get through our front door!

At the time we were fairly certain that something had risen from the cemetery and taken my pillowcase. Looking back some time later, we cam to the conclusion that someone had played a prank on us. To a little Laurel and Hardy though, it was the spookiest thing every.

Although I have never been afraid of living near a cemetery, every Halloween, I remember that very eerie night.

Leanne Sullivan

Congratulations to the first winner of the "Share Your Favourite Halloween Memory With Us" contest. The contest is a partnership between Upper Canada Village's Pumpkinferno and The Leader. Readers are invited to submit their favourite Halloween memories by email to leaderads@vianet.ca or by mailing or dropping off at The Morrisburg Leader, 41 Main Street, Morrisburg, On K0C 1X0. One winning submission will be printed per week during Pumpkinferno and the winner will receive a family pass for four.

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Braves defeat Atom B Rep Lions in season opener

October 10, 2012 Editor

The South Dundas “Pizza Hut” Atom B Rep Lions were defeated in their opener here on Saturday night at the hands of the visiting NGS Braves. The Lions who were 1-2-1 in exhibition play coming off a win last week against South Stormont couldn’t survive the offensive pressure of the Braves, 5-1.

With the score 2-1 Braves half way through the third period, the Lions looked to tie the game up but were set back on their heels by the Braves offense.

The Lions gave up three goals in just over a minute to put the game away.

Braves forward Barret Rutters completed his hat trick with goals eight seconds apart, one on a passing play and the other one on a break from centre.

The Braves forwards drove the net and isolated the Lions defenceman allowing forwards to find themselves wide open and able to get their passes through on consecutive plays.

Lions goaltender Brendan Shaver was strong throughout the game and made lots of keys saves early, but with the score 1-1 in the second period and the Lions on the power play, Braves forward M. Brownlee broke down the Lions wing and wristed a shot off the post and off Shavers left pad into the net to give the Braves the lead.

The Lions tried to respond later in the period when Jack Connors received a pass from Owen Fetterly and skated freely into the Braves zone before wristing a shot over the net.

In the first period, the Lions came out strong and carried the play grabbing an early lead on a line change.

Jayden Rowe and Jaeden Phifer-Shaver got caught up on the bench and the puck hit Phifer-Shaver. Ben Lapier picked it up and stick handled across the ice into the Braves end to beat both defenceman before putting a move on the Braves goalie to open him so he could slide home a backhand shot through the five hole.

Later in the game Lapier broke down the right wing and send a cross ice pass onto the stick of Joshua Broad, but he was robbed as the Braves goaltender Tyson Zollinger stuck out his right pad.

Defenceman pairing of Dana Domanko and Emytt Fetterly and Nathen Verhey and Kieran Geurkink continued to improve their defensive play and were able to get some shots at the Braves netminder to create scoring chances for the Lions forwards.

Brody Fairbairn and Duncan Hutt teamed up on one play to get Fairbairn open in the slot before he slid a shot pass the right leg and post.

Nolan Henry was the defensive forward of the game as he continued his strong back checking while creating offensive chances.

The South Dundas “Pizza Hut” Atom B Rep Lions will face the Char-lan Rebels here on Thursday night at 7pm, as they look for their first points of the season. Come out and support your Lions!

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Second break for tennis courts

October 10, 2012 Editor

The Morrisburg tennis courts have received a second reprieve that will see them left as is until at least spring.

A group of a dozen volunteers have organized themselves in an effort to save the tennis courts in Morrisburg.

The delegation attended the Oct 2 council meeting to discuss the courts’ issues and potential actions to keep the courts in Morrisburg.

“All of our children use or have used the tennis courts while growing up, and we would like to see this valuable facility remain available for future generations,” said Martin Streit, who spoke on behalf of the organization. “We believe that the township should invest its resources in the improvement of the condition and accessibility of the courts, not their demolition.”

“Despite their current limitations, the courts are used by local residents and by Morriburg Public School students during recess and physical education classes,” said Streit. The school’s tennis club has about 50 members.

The tennis courts are located on lands owned by the Upper Canada District School Board and Chartwell, and the group recognizes the complications that this ownership situation causes for the municipality.

“The courts are owned by UCDSB and Chartwell: Their interests in the properties are paramount and will affect the future of the courts and all actions recommended,” said Streit.

Nonetheless, the group has ideas to improve the condition, public access and use of the courts.

Condition-wise a volunteer has weeded the courts and the group is looking to find a way to repair the cracks with a long term view to resurfacing.

They are looking at ways to allow the public to more easily access a key for the locked courts and to increase public awareness and use of the facility.

“We are volunteers and we are willing to give our time to help, but we need township support and assistance to make this work,” said Streit.

“Obviously the tennis courts are getting more use than we thought they were,” commented South Dundas councillor Jim Graham, who recognized that the issue of not having a key readily available obviously deters more use and has to be changed immediately.

“Underlying this whole issue, is the issue of where Chartwell stands,” said South Dundas councillor Evonne Delegarde, pointing out that the first step has to be hearing from Chartwell. What she would like to see is the school take over the courts “If the school was willing to take over and run the facility, I’d support that,” she said.

South Dundas councillor Archie Mellan said that the municipality will need to see a long term commitment for use of the property from Chartwell before they could justify any large investment in the courts. However, he suggested that if Chartwell does not want to make a long term commitment, perhaps the municipality could look into fixing up one good court on the UCDSB property.

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WOOOOOOHOOOOO!!! Normal week at Seaway

October 10, 2012 Editor

Stormy Howard here again with the latest and greatest news from Seaway District High School. This week at Seaway was pretty normal and all business. Tests and projects are in full swing, as teachers are preparing for interm report cards.

In the gym, the girls basketball team is hard at work practicing for their game next Friday at Seaway against St. Lawrence.

The cross country team has had another successful meet at the Kemptville Turkey Trot. Although no one brought home a turkey this year, great showings were had by Brynn Gilmour (4th), Sophia Currier (15th), Lauryn Henry (24th), Stormy Howard (58th), Kendra Buter (66nd). Also in the midget boys Isaiah Grant (71st), Ryan Morrison (84th), and Clay Dumoulin (93rd). In junior boy category, Mustafa Hamadi was 24th. Senior girls had Sarah Dickey (29th), Lesley Ann Tupper (30th) Taylor Webster (93) and in senior boys Greg Bolton (52nd), Graydon Baylis (49th), Denzil Barkley (46th) and Darren Stintson (57th). Great effort by everyone involved!

Link Crew is busy planning a Halloween trip for the grade 9 student to Fort Fright in Kingston. Stay tuned for the details, but the trip looks like it is going to be spooktacular!

This week, Seaway has also received a new teacher. She teaches grade 9-12 French! Her name is Mme. Julie Martin. We are very excited to have her and thought it would be a great idea to talk to her and ask her some questions!

1. How long have you been teaching? I have been teaching for 17 years…and yes am only 30…

2. Have you worked at any other schools before? Yes… I did work at five different schools. My first two years of teaching was with the French Catholic School Board and then I worked at Rothwell-Osnabruck in Ingleside.

3. Why do you teach French? I loooooooooooooooooove the language as well as the culture. I also love talking in French….I love how the language sounds…

4. If you could pick another subject what would you like to teach? I have always enjoyed Civics. Oh Canadian politics -In my eyes there is never a dull moment.

5. What things do you like to do on your free time? Well….There is tennis – playing or watching it. I enjoy reading – I try to alternate between a French novel then an English novel every other week, but have been on the same book for the past three weeks. I also enjoy travelling to various countries.

6. Why is tennis your favorite sport? True story: I really struggled with it and it was a challenge to learn when I was younger but was determined to stay with it and did. I was so mad at myself for not being able to hit the ball back. Once I learned how to play, I have always loved the feel of the racquet and hitting the ball as hard as I can. So much fun. Everyone should try it.

7. Do you teach 9-12? Yes, I do teach 9-12, but on a fun note I am qualified to teach from JK to Grade 12.

8. What do you like about teaching high school? I enjoy teaching a specific subject for a specific amount of time. I enjoy the interaction and learning with intermediate and secondary students.

9. When you first came to Seaway were you confused with the bell system? I know I was when I first came. Oh yes…I think I still am.

10. What do you like about Seaway so far? Students and staff are awesome and have made me feel so welcomed. Merci:)

11. If you could do anything in the world what would you do? I would like to travel a lot more!

12. What’s your favorite animal?-cat; Color?-blue; Food?-Thai; Dessert?-My mother used to always make this great dessert for my birthday called, Gâteau Maman Romanoff, so decadent and so good.

So now we know all about our new teacher! She feels very welcomed and can’t wait to continue teaching all of her classes.

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Novice B Lions open with tie

October 10, 2012 Editor

Last Tuesday October 2, the Novice B Lions traveled to Kemptville to kick off the regular season with a 3-3 tie against the Panthers.

The home team caught the Lions on their heels early, but Lions goalie Brayden Lalonde-Thompson came up big with several key saves to keep the opponents off the board. Rallied by Brayden’s strong play, the Lions woke up and began to skate with the Panthers.

The play was back and forth with equal chances at each end until 5:31 left in the first period when the Panthers struck for a l-0 lead.

The Lions answered three minutes later when Montgomery Dejong pinched at the opponents blue line keeping the puck in the zone and the play alive with a strong battle along the boards.

Spencer Barclay picked up the loose puck, and passed to his winger Dryden Buter who fired a quick shot on net.

The Kemptville goalie made the save but was unable to control the rebound allowing left winger Quade Mullin to bury it to tie for the Lions first goal.

Thirty seconds later on the next shift, Sean Nicolaassen jumped on a Panther turnover in the neutral zone, broke in on net, deked the goalie and backhanded it into the open side making it 2-1.

The Panthers answered late in the first period to tie it 2-2 and then took a 3-2 lead midway through the second period.

With three minutes left in the second, strong back checking from Sam Connors pressured the Panthers forward to cough up the puck.

Nicolaassen grabbed it and passed up to Owen Paterson who took it the rest of the way and found the back of the net to knot the game at 3-3.

Strong defensive play from defencemen Cameron Shaver, Nathan Paulino, Montgomery Dejong, Jackson McCann and Stefan Kronstal limited the Panthers chances in the third period. Lalonde-Thompson took care of any chances that did come with save after save.

With the Panthers pressing late in the game, the Lions were called on a tripping penalty, gave the home team a power play with only 10 seconds to go.

The Lions, however, were equal to the task, getting the puck into the corner off the draw and keeping it from the net until time ran out.

Lions goalie Brayden Lalonde-Thompson won the “Big Stick” as player of the game.

In exhibition play, Saturday, Nicolaassen led the way against Char-Lan with three goals and an assist as the Lions collected a 4-3 victory. Patterson added a goal and assist and Dejong had two assists.

Dryden Buter played a strong game in net filling in for the Lions absent regular goalie. Patterson started the scoring in the first period on a nice passing play from Nicolaassen and Dejong.

Char-Lan scored in the second to tie it 1-1.

In the third period, Dejong picked up the puck and made a cross ice pass to Patterson who chipped the puck past the defense to send Nicolaassen on a breakaway mission to give the Lions a 2-1 lead.

The Rebels answered before Nicolaassen added two more to complete his hat trick and stake the Lions to a 4-2 lead.

A goal late in the game brought Char-Lan to within one, but the Lions were able to hold them off for the 4-3 victory. Nicolaassen took the “Big Stick” honours for the game.

The Novice B Lions next home game is Sunday, October 14th.

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