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“There is something happening here,” said Margaret Lee, at a recent Iroquois and District Business Group open house.

The first open house that the organization has held attracted about 20 area business owners, including some new faces of some new businesses in the area.

Lee, who has a home-based business in Iroquois, has been here since 1965. She said, “There is a renewed zest here that I haven’t seen for a long time.”

“We really have a lot to offer here, people just aren’t aware of it,” said Candace Menges, president of the Iroquois and District Business Group.

She encouraged the business owners on hand to make an effort to know their neighbouring businesses and what they have to offer so they can inform their customers and keep the dollars being spent local.

The open house gave those on hand the opportunity to share with their peers the services they offer, and to talk about the new businesses coming to town such a the new ladies fashion boutique, and the businesses opening under new ownership, including a highly anticipated restaurant.

Dwight Saunders, of Aura, which has businesses in three Iroquois storefronts, shared that they bring about 100 people a week into the community, a number which impressed the event’s guest speaker South Dundas mayor Steven Byvelds.

“We hosted this open house to encourage more business support,” said Menges. “We have good membership numbers, 21 last year, but require more physical support to accomplish our goals.”

They too were seeking input to set out goals for the group at large.

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Public information sessions about the pending consolidation of the Morrisburg and Williamsburg library branches at the Morrisburg location have been scheduled by the SD&G Library Board.

The board met April 25, at the Dalkeith Branch.

In response to the public outcry about the planned closure of the Williamsburg branch that will result from the consolidation, the Williamsburg meeting was scheduled, as promised at the previous board meeting in Chesterville.

The Williamsburg information session will take place May 9, 7 p.m. at the IOOF Hall in Williamsburg.

Another information session about the new branch in Morrisburg will take place May 16, at 7 p.m. The location of the meeting in Morrisburg has not yet been determined.

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New, higher water and sewer rates will come into effect June 1, 2013.

South Dundas council gave their final bylaw approval to the rate increases at the April 16, South Dundas council meeting.

Once the new rates come into effect, the average household in Morrisburg can expect to see an increase of about 13 percent in their monthly water and sewer bill. The average household in Iroquois can expect to see an increase of about 21 percent.

The increases will help offset the current operating deficits resulting from decreased consumption and will help offset some of the anticipated cost increases associated with bringing the new Iroquois Wastewater Treatment Plant online.

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The Morrisburg and District Lions Club 2011 proposal to bring new finger docks to the Morrisburg waterfront will finally float this year.

South Dundas council gave final approval to the project that will see three 6 foot by 20 foot docks linked together to form a dock that is 60 feet long running parallel to the shoreline.

According to a report by South Dundas Economic Development officer Nicole Sullivan, the main section of the dock would be connected to the shore with a gangway and secured to a pre-existing cement pier located east of the dock and Lions Memorial Pavillion.

The Morrisburg Community Waterfront Committee approved the proposal in February. The vision for the Morrisburg waterfront identifies the need for additional docking space and this project addresses that need.

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Nugget–4-5 month old male husky/collie mix. 90 percent house-trained. Will need puppy shots and to be neutered. Very energetic, loving pup that will require exercise and puppy training.

 

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Effective June 30, this year, the Iroquois United Church, which is currently a one point charge, will become a two point charge when the congregation joins together with the Brinston-Hulbert United Church.

“Until then, everything will continue as is,” said Sandy Decker, who co-chairs the Iroquois United Church board with John Marston.

Once the parishes are united at the end of June, becoming the Iroquois-Matilda United Church, the plan is to continue to hold Sunday service in Iroquois weekly.

A second Sunday service will take place alternate weeks at the Brinston and Hulbert churches. Specific details about the timing of the services, and more, will be determined over the coming months.

Congregations of United Churches across the Seaway Valley Presbytery have been visioning the future of the churches. Part of that process has involved the churches entering into discussions with each other and planning their futures together.

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The Township of South Dundas will gain two key staff members next week.

April 29, Christopher Bazinet will be joining the township as Manager of Public Works.

Bazinet will be taking over from South Dundas’ first and only manager of public works, Hugh Garlough, who is slated to retire at the end of the year.

“Mr. Bazinet brings a valuable combination of private sector experience in waste management as well as municipal public works experience with the city of Timmins,” noted South Dundas chief administrative officer Steve McDonald in an April 16, media release. “He brings a wealth of experience to the position which will serve the township well. He is very practical and understands the fiscal reality of municipal government.”

“I look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate how my skills and passion can contribute to the future of South Dundas,” said Bazinet.

Bazinet was selected from a field of 25 who applied for the job. Four were interviewed.

May 1, Ian Kemp will be joining the staff of The Township of South Dundas as the Supervisor of Water and Wastewater Services. 

CAO McDonald made this announcement in a second April 16 media release.

“Mr. Kemp brings over 20 years of experience in the water and wastewater industry, including supervisory experience,” said McDonald.

Most recently, Kemp worked as an operator/mechanic with OCWA, the Ontario Clean Water Agency. He and his family will be relocating here from Barrie.

Kemp was selected from a field of 10 applicants. Four were interviewed.

Employing Kemp is the first step in South Dundas’ effort to bring water and wastewater services in house.

Kemp will evaluate operations and determine the township’s needs regarding further staffing needs.

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South Dundas council passed a resolution at the April 16 council meeting to provide blanket support for any rooftop solar project through the FIT program within the municipality.

Council had staff draft the resolution for the sake of efficiency.

Every application was coming to council individually, with council taking the time to discuss and vote on each project, with the same outcome. 

With the blanket resolution, the applications can now be handled at the staff level.

“This resolution’s sole purpose is to enable participants in the FIT program to receive priority points under the FIT program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the application or projects or any other purpose,” said Donald Lewis, South Dundas manager of planning and enforcement, in his report to council.

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Lakeshore Drive United Church is now accepting pre-sale orders for a Truckload Rain Barrel Sale scheduled for Saturday, May 18 at 19 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg from 8 a.m. until noon.

Rain barrels are being sold for $55 each, and funds raised will support the church’s family program, Messy Church and education sessions on environmental awareness.

The sale is sponsored the Stewardship Committee.

Rain barrels at Lakeshore Drive United Church provide the public with a reasonable priced, recycled product that invites one to discover more ways of wise use of water resources and other non-renewable resources.

Messy Church aims to create the opportunity for adults and children to enjoy expressing their creativity, sit down together to eat a meal, experience worship and have fun within a church context.

Messy Church was started by Lucy Moore in Britain and there are now over 500 Messy Churches in the UK.

The first Canadian messy Churches were started in 2007 and, since that time, Messy churches have sprung up in almost every province across Canada.

Rain barrels capture and store rain water collected from roofs through downspouts.

They provide chlorine-free and fluoride-free water which is ideal for flowers, vegetables, lawns, shrubs and trees.

Collected water has a number of other uses including washing cars, cleaning floors, laundry and more. These many uses can provide cost savings and conservation opportunities for every homeowner.

Purchasers have a choice of colours and each rain barrel comes equipped with all the parts needed for the set up.

These environmentally friendly products were once used to transport fruits and vegetables and have been refurbished and re-purposed to offer years of reliable service as rain barrels.

All orders must be placed online, in advance at www.RainBarrel.ca/LDUC or by calling Morrisburg and district coordinator Ed Hanson at 613-543-3551.

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Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec residents looking for work or a career change should plan to attend the Job Fair being organized by Eleven Points Logistics in Cornwall, on Friday, April 26. 

The company is looking to fill several hundred full-time positions, with a start date of June 2013. 

The event will take place at the massive 1.4 million square foot distribution centre. 

Job seekers will be able to meet with company officials face-to-face and learn first-hand what working at a state of the art distribution centre is like. 

“We are looking to fill warehouse associates positions with material handling equipment experience,” said Alan LaBarge, General Manager with Eleven Points. “This new facility incorporates new technology and best practices, and it is an excellent opportunity for people to join the growing world of supply chain and logistics.” 

There is no cost to attend the Job Fair, which will be from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26. 

“We are always looking for talented, dedicated individuals to become new associates,” added LaBarge. “If you have the desire and skills to constantly excel, then you may want to consider attending the Job Fair with your resume in hand.” 

Eleven Points Logistics is a full-service Canadian third-party logistics company.  As a leader in supply chain management, Eleven Points Logistics’ experience ranges from network analysis and engineering design to warehouse management system implementation and complete operational management. 

Eleven Points Logistics’ associates strive to expand knowledge and identify innovative ways to reduce total supply chain costs by employing Lean Six Sigma practices.   

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