Tyler Barkley mentioned in the House of Commons

One hundred and fifty seven women who care about South Dundas came together last Thursday night, May 7, at the Upper Canada Playhouse and together those women made a difference for hundreds of people, young and old, living here in South Dundas .

Together the 157 women voted to donate $20,000 to three organizations who work in South Dundas for youth, the terminally ill, and the elderly.

Receiving top vote in the 100 Women Who Care About South Dundas first-time initiative, and a $10,000 donation, was the Dundas County Hospice, headquartered in Williamsburg. The second place donation of $6,000 went to the J.W. McIntosh Senior Support Centre in Williamsburg and third place and $4,000 was donated to the South Dundas Splash Pad project at the Children’s Park in Morrisburg.

Organizers of 100 Women Who Care About South Dundas, Janeen Wagemans and Tracey and Christyn Veinotte were overwhelmed with the support from the women of South Dundas. When they launched 100 Women Who Care this past January, they were just hoping to get the needed 100. 

Within one month they had their 100 women. “Today we hit 156, which is pretty amazing for such a small community” said Wagemans, Thursday night.  “All of you, for goodness sakes, let’s give ourselves a round of applause. What a wonderful place to live. We are so fortunate.”

The 156 women brought the Women Who Care donation total to $15,700 with each woman donating $100.

That amount climbed to $20,000 with a matching donation of up to $5,000 from Scotiabank, Morrisburg’s Community Matching Fund Program and forced the organizers to rethink their money disbursement

In the end the three-donation decision was made and guidelines were established for the future. As a result, Hospice will not be eligible to win again for three years, the J.W. McIntosh can not be nominated for two years and the Children’s Playground will not be eligible next year.

From the women themselves, 10 organizations were nominated for consideration and all were in attendance to market their proposal before the voting. 

They included St. Lawrence Acoustic Stage, South Dundas Youth Centre, The Dundas County Food Bank, MacIntosh Seniors Support Centre, WDMH Foundation, Optimists Club, Dundas County Community Living, Dundas County Hospice, The Carman House Museum and The Splash Pad.

Each of the women in attendance then voted, and the Scotiabank representatives went to work to tally the votes. Due to a tie, it ended up with four groups moving to the final vote including the three winners and the Dundas County Food Bank.

A second vote resulted in the winners being named.

In addition to the support of Scotiabank, 100 Women Who Care received the generous support of Donnie Bowes at Upper Canada Playhouse who provided the venue and Royal LePage Performance Realty who sponsored the reception.

Wagemans wrapped it up by announcing that 100 Women Who Care About South Dundas will return next year. Those wishing to be part of this wonderful initiative are asked to re-join on the website www.womenwhocaresouthdundas.com

Anyone who did not get in for this year’s 100 Women Who Care are encouraged to come aboard for next year…everyone is welcome and together the women of South Dundas can make a difference.

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Take a ride back in time on one of Upper Canada Village’s elegant, vintage carriages which will be on display Saturday and Sunday, July 27 and 28, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Looking for speed?  Test ride a spider phaeton or a surrey.  

Interested in something romantic?  Definitely try the vis-à-vis or democrat.  

Or, close your eyes and imagine you are one of the Province’s early settlers travelling via stagecoach on the King’s Highway.  

This weekend event is a once in a season opportunity to get up close to Upper Canada Village’s extensive collection of 19th century vehicles, some rare and unusual and not often seen on site altogether. 

Starting at 11:00 a.m. a parade featuring the diverse collection of horse-drawn carriages will travel through the Village.  

Guests will be able to sit in the carriages or take a ride from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and learn about these seldom seen historic vehicles.

Visitors can stop by the Blacksmith Shop and see a wheel wright demonstration and the specialized tools of this trade and drop in and chat with the Cabinetmaker about the work done to repair and restore Upper Canada Village’s historic carriages.  New this year is a special display in the Discovery Centre showcasing popular vehicles manufactured by the McLaughlin Carriage Company.

While a number of notable 19th century vehicles will be on display, one not-to-be-missed is The Barouche, said to have been driven by Canada’s first Prime Minister Sir. John A. Macdonald.  The Doctor’s Gig both the original and a unique historical reproduction made by Upper Canada Village’s talented artisans will also be showcased.  Other vehicles will include P.T. Barnum’s Band wagon, a racing sulky and many more.

Visitors can enter a draw to win a chance to ‘Ride in Style’ in a Pommier Carriage (a $90 value) during the 2013 Alight at Night Festival.  Entries can be dropped off in the Discovery Centre.

The newly renovated Village Store carries one-of-a-kind artisan-made tinware, woollen blankets, homemade Village fudge, cheddar cheese made right on site in the Union Cheese Factory, flour milled at Bellamy’s Steam Flour Mills and fresh baked bread from The Bakery.  The bread is delivered to the store twice daily at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., but sells out quickly!  

The Village Store also has a great selection of souvenirs, a Candy Shoppe and items made by local craftspeople.  

The Café located adjacent to the store serves specialty coffees and teas, baked goods including croissants, croissant sandwiches and other tasty treats.

Riding in Style ticket prices are Adult (13 to 64 years of age) $17, Senior (65+ years of age) $14 and Youth (6 to 12 years of age) $14.  Children 5 years of age and under are free.  For more information, call 1-800-437-2233 (613-543-4328 locally) or buy tickets online at www.uppercanadavillage.com. 

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