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The 11th Snowarama Pancake Breakfast was held under sunny winter skies on Saturday, February 4, at the Riverside Heights Recreation Hall, followed by a 68 kilometre snowmobile run. The annual fun event is organized by the Dundas County District Council of the Easter Seal Society of Ontario, under the leadership of Jean MacDougal, who first began putting Snowaramas together 16 years ago with the Rotary Club. “The weather was a concern right up until the last minute,” MacDougal said, “but it finally co-operated. Conditions were ideal.”

“This year,” said Deanna MacKillican, administrator of the Dundas Council, “we are very pleased that the Snowarama was able to raise $4,207.50 for our kids.”

Several snowmobilers from four major clubs, the South Dundas Snowmobile Club, the Winchester Snowmobile Club, the Finch Northstars and the Mountain Trailblazers, were among the supporters of the Easter Seal event. Breakfast was served up to a large crowd by Scott Robinson, assisted by volunteers from the Brewers Hockey Team. A display of vintage snowmobiles, some dating to the 1960s, brought down from Ingleside, generated much interest among visitors.

“An event like this Snowarama helps kids with special needs so much,” McKillican said. “The funds we raise go to the Easter Seal Society, but they are filtered back to our local area when local children need help.”

 “Fund raisers support the specially equipped Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden, where disabled kids can easily participate in all kinds of activities,” added Ian McLaughlin, chair of the Dundas Council. “The money is also used for the purchase of necessities like wheel chairs and communication tools.”

 This year, the trophy for First Time Participant went to Chris MacMillan, while the South Dundas Snowmobile Club was honoured for raising the most pledges. 

Adding to the enjoyment of visitors to the 2012 Snowarama was the newly constructed Riverside Heights community ice rink. Built by local volunteers, using wood donated by Brian Cox, families could also take in some free skating.

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February 9, 2015 at 8:35 p.m., SDG OPP officers responded to a report of a single motor vehicle collision on County Road 31, North Dundas.

Investigation indicated that a tractor-trailer unit, driven by a 65-year-old male from Ottawa, was travelling on County Road 31, North Dundas when, for reasons under investigation, the driver lost control of the vehicle which ended partially submerged in Hess Creek. The driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to hospital. 

A section of County Road 31 was closed to traffic for several hours as emergency personnel tended to the scene. February 10, at 11 a.m., a section of County Road 31 was once again closed to traffic from County Road 7 to County Road 43 as the tractor-trailer unit was removed from the scene. The road was re-opened by 3 p.m.

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The general meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 14, at 7:30 p.m. in Fraser Hall.

There are many business items up for discussion, so please be there if you want to be heard. There will be a report on the executive meeting next week.

The meat draw on the 11th was won by Charles Bailey. Again? The draw was for boneless pork chops. Great weather for a barbecue.

Saturday’s appreciation barbecue was well attended. It was a sunny day, and the music of John Mason created a good time. Thanks to Donna Dillabough for organizing the event and Mo Praine for his help. Last steak night thank yous failed to mention all our salad providers. Without salads, the meal would certainly be lacking.

On September 16, our Ladies will cater a Playhouse dinner, and the Real Deal will entertain in the pub.

September 18 is the Terry Fox Run and once again Scott Robertson and Audrey Henophy are at the helm. Registration will take place at 8 a.m.

September is also Child Awareness Month and many events are taking place across all of Canada. Please help if you are able.

Membership cards are now at the bar in the pub. Be an early bird and possibly you will win one of the prizes.

Ontario Command volunteers annually accumulate over 458,000 hours. With the Poppy Campaign coming up shortly, we will be adding to Branch #48 volunteer hours.

Let us all believe, as Helen Keller did, that we can do something.
 

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