Tuesday, Oct. 22nd - Our sincere congratulations to winning federal Conservative candidate and now MP, Eric Duncan, on his huge victory at the polls across our riding. A true winner all the way around . . .

The promotion gurus, particularly in Eastern Canada, advertise extensively around the colorful fall season every year. It seems a given for a low cost draw, and here in and around South Dundas, we have some of the finest examples of fall color displays on the planet . . . See our collection here . . . 

 Monday, Oct. 21st - We are blessed with amazing volunteers! 

        Muriel Milne doesn’t like to sit still. After running a successful fabric store for 20 years, she turned to volunteering as a way to give back to her community. She does it all - from knitting toques for the snowsuit fund, to helping out at her church, to teaching adults to read and write. That’s when she’s not bowling or playing bridge or euchre of course! 

        “I’ve been very fortunate to have had good health and I get much more out of it than I give,” says Muriel. 

SD&SG's new MP, Eric Duncan takes time out of his busy campaign schedule to attend the 10 year celebrations at South Mountain Library . . .

Monday, Oct. 21st - There was a lot to celebrate last Thursday, as over 55 individuals came out to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the SDG Library’s South Mountain Branch at its current location (10543 Main St.).

        The festivities were marked with a wine and cheese event that included a trivia board, memorial slideshow and a commemorative sketch of the building.

        “The event brought together a variety of people with a connection to the branch – patrons, Friends of the Library, former staff and current staff.” said Susan Wallwork, Communications & Marketing Librarian. “The celebration allowed people to reminisce about the history of the branch, in this location as well as previous locations, and also to think about the future of the branch.”

        The anniversary celebration coincides with Canadian Library Month, a time dedicated to honouring libraries and the value they bring to our communities.

        The SDG Library continues to celebrate Canadian Library Month with a number of activities and Open Houses. For more information, please visit www.sdglibrary.ca/canadian-library-month or contact Susan Wallwork, Communications & Marketing Librarian at swallwork@sdglibrary.ca or 613-936-8777 ext. 226.

Saturday, Oct. 20th - South Dundas is widely known as a generous and supporting community. And the generosity includes our many, many supportive young people. On Saturday afternoon, under the direction of Brian and Tracy Shaver, floor hockey teams gathered in Williamsburg for the Annual Ball Hockey for Easter Seals Tournament, and after all was said and done the the recipient organization is $4,000 richer.

        Griffin Patterson’s team held on to their title for another year with a well played 4-2 w over the South Dundas Midget Lions. Jason Rooney also repeated as the Top Pledge getter. Jason raised more than $600!!

        Congratulations to all concerned, and especially to our younger generation for picking up the torch.

South Dundas Midget B House Lons netminder Brendan Shaver turns away this Kemptville scoring attempt on Friday evening at Morrisburg Arena. See more photos and notes here . . .

We snapped this photograph through a hole in an iron gate inside Cathedrale St-Andre in Bordeaux, France.  The cathedral was built in the mid 1400's and over the years has been witness to a number of royal weddings and funerals. Two gentlemen were setting sound for a show that was on the agenda later on this particular evening. We've posted an opening round of photographs and notes on our recent road-trip through the Bordeaux area, all which can be read and view here . . . 

Friday, Oct. 18th - The Upper Canada District School Board is recognizing Local Government Week this week, held annually to increase youth and public awareness about the role local government plays in various areas of life. School board trustees are an excellent example of local government as these politicians play a vital role in providing residents a voice to improve their schools and their communities. 

        School Board Trustees are elected through the municipal election process. Each school board also has student trustee representatives that are elected by their Student Senate peers. School board trustees are elected for a four-year term and each student trustee serves for a one-year term. 

        “Trustees are the voices of the people about educational issues,” explains UCDSB Student Trustee Colten Kelford. “They bring forward residents’ concerns about issues such as programs, attendance rates, and busing. Anything to do with the school board. You have one person dedicated to bringing your concerns to the Board about the causes you’re passionate about.” 

        School board trustees (including student trustees) advocate for quality education, set school board policy on everything from safe schools to student dress codes and oversee the main budget. Trustees also relay news about important decisions regarding education and happenings in their respective areas. 

        School board trustees and student trustees are the key connection between the school board, students and the trustee table. 

        “My mission is to promote public education and instill public confidence by working collaboratively with schools, school councils and municipalities. We work together to come up with new ideas and help improve policies that impact students and staff within their schools. We are always looking to improve ways we can deliver curriculum to our students,” says John McAllister, Chair of the Upper Canada District School Board. 

The colors of fall as the John D. Leitch cruise by South Dundas on an overcast day. Always loved the style of this laker, somewhat removed when the owners added the self-unloading mechanics. We have another photo of this ship taken several years ago, one of our favorites, of her heading into the sunset just east of Loyalist Park.

If you are wishing to promote a community event, or anything going on in the community, a community group, or any other ideas for the promotion of our community (South Dundas), we welcome your input. And it's FREE!!! Send us the what, when, where, why, along with graphics or pictures, and we'll put together something here for you. Again IT'S FREE!!!!

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