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17+ South Dundas Ball Hockey League final, Blue vs Green . . .
Stands at one game each in 3 of 5, Morrisburg Arena, Thurs. 8:00 p.m.
Furious action ties ball hockey series . . .
The Greens Rory Gilmour snares a rebound fired at Brendan Shaver and
moves the ball to the attack against the threatening Blue squad . . .
Tuesday, July 23rd - South Dundas Ball Hockey League final series runs 48-minutes of fast paced, heated action, end to end of the half-floor. In the opening game last Thursday evening the Blues edged the Greens in a 6-4 battle. On Tuesday evening in the second of the best-there-of-five final series the Greens came from behind early in the second of two 24-minute full game periods for the victory.
The final five minutes of this game saw the Greens use a stand-up defence against the Blues extra-man attack that managed to control the ball and add three counters late for the 9-5 victory. Hudson Fetterly fired four counters for the Greens.
The third game of the series is on the floor for the opening face-off at 8:00 p.m. at Morrisburg Arena on Thursday evening, July 25th. Anyone wishing to attend and witness the action is reminded that the side-doors on the north facing wall of the arena are being used to enter and leave the arena.
Saturday, July 21st - South Dundas' Emma Morrow won the U20 Steeplechase 1st-Place Gold Medal at the Provincial Track and Field Championships at York University in Toronto on Saturday morning. Seventeen-year-old Emma, who enters Grade 12 at St. Joe's Secondary School in the fall, will be carrying her Brockville Legion team colours to Calgary in August to compete in the U18 National Track and Field Championships.
Earlier this year Ms. Morrow attended the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Track and Field Championships winning the Senior Women's 3000m, the 1500m and qualified for the Provincial Championships in the 2000m Steeplechase.
Forever the spirited competitor, Emma told South Dundas Inbox on arriving to her home in Morrisburg on Saturday, "It will be different in Calgary. The competition will include some new faces among the competitors. Some we have not met as yet." Emma keeps a keen eye on the competition through various track and filed web sites, has been exposed to the National level of competition previously.
Ms. Morrow offered that she believes she is capable of finishing the Calgary event among the top five athletes, and reminded us, "The event can include any number of athletes. You never know what will happen once the race starts."
With that, Emma Morrow, who travelled to Toronto on Friday afternoon, competed in the Provincial Championships on Saturday (noonish), returned to Morrisburg Saturday afternoon, was asked, What's next?
Emma announced, matter of factly, "I'm going for a run!"
And was off . . .
Near 600 guests show support . . .
Duncan-Quinn celebrate barbecue . . .
Brand new comedy by John Spurway . . .
Playing Thursday, Aug. 1st - Sunday, 25th . . .
Tuesday, July 23rd - Upper Canada Playhouse’s 2024 Season of laughter and music has gotten off to a roaring start with Perfect Wedding and Bedtime Stories. Now the Playhouse is excited to follow up with the premiere of the brand new comedy, Leaving Marjorie Bliss by John Spurway, playing Thursday, Aug. 1st thru Sunday, Aug. 25th.
Set in the lounge of the Marjorie Bliss Retirement Home, the comedy features three hilarious and spunky ladies who are fed up with the establishment after discovering it’s not at all what it was cracked up to be in the brochure. The skeleton staff is rude and constantly being cutback, the food is terrible, the washrooms are ill-equipped and the library is just a bookcase at the end of the hall.
Audiences will delight in joining Edythe, Maxine and Audrey as they play cards and map out their plans to vacate the home and pool their resources to find a better place to live together on the ‘outside’.
Maxine has been widowed for a long time and is looking for male companionship. Edythe is also widowed and looking for somewhere to live since her kids have no room for her. Audrey has been three times married, is quite well-off, but not wanting to manage the business and home left to her by her third husband.
Just when they’re all onboard to pull off a Great Escape, a wrench gets thrown into their plans with the arrival of a new resident at Marjorie Bliss-the handsome widower Reggie! When everyone vying for his attention, it’s game on!
Leaving Marjorie Bliss is directed by Christopher McHarge, former artistic director at Port Dover’s Lighthouse Festival Theatre and Theatre on the Grand in Fergus as well as former Associate Artistic Theatre for Hamilton’s Theatre Aquarius. He has directed several past productions for The Playhouse including The Gentleman Clothier, The Love List and 18 Wheels as well as live concerts such as Johnny & June, Vegas Knights, Blue Suede Shoes, Glory Days and Honky Tonk Angels to name a few.
Starring in Marjorie Bliss are popular Playhouse actors Linda Goranson, Brian Young and Kathleen Egan Veinotte as well as a new talent on the Playhouse stage, Sarah Menchin Gale. Goranson has appeared in many Playhouse shows including The Great Kookshog Lake Hollis McCauley Fishing Derby, The Christmas Express, Barefoot in the Park, Steel Magnolias, The Cemetery Club and last season’s hit Drinking Alone.
Egan Veinotte has appeared in such productions as Maggie’s Getting Married, Dear Santa, The Affections of May, Having Hope at Home, Wally’s Café and Bedtime Stories. Brian Young is also no stranger to Playhouse audiences having starred in Buying the Farm, Sugar Road, Boeing Boeing, Miracle on 34th Street, Last of the Red Hot Lovers and The Foursome among others.
Sarah Gale makes her Playhouse debut after an impressive list of credits at such theatres as Port Stanley Festival Theatre where she has just appeared in Beaver Club and They’re Found in Trees. She also starred in Perfect Wedding at Lighthouse Theatre, A Christmas Story and Calendar Girls for London’s Grand Theatre and Romeo & Juliet for Driftwood Theatre to name a few.
The Playhouse is always excited to offer audiences exciting new comedies performed by some of the finest talent in the country. That’s exactly what they can expect when this high-powered cast hits the stage with Leaving Marjorie Bliss. Don’t miss this touching, hilarious and entertaining new comedy about friendship and the meaning of home.
Leaving Marjorie Bliss runs Thursday, August 1st to Sunday, August 25th.
Shows - Tue., Wed., Thu., Sat., Sun. at 2:00 pm • Thu., Fri., Sat. at 7:30 pm
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Sunday evening dinner . . .
Breast of veal with spinach & 'shrooms . . .
We were presented a cookbook some years ago with recipes compiled and served by Gordon Hameresley
and his wife Fiona at their Hamersley's Bistro in Boston, Mass. Sonja and I had intended to have a
spur of the moment visit to the eatery last summer, only to learn that after some 30-years,
the Hamersleys had retired and closed their doors to retire. Over all of those years
Hamersley's Bistro served "Bistro fare', often described as food for the soul.
And we've returned to his book many, many times, especially when looking at
creating substantial plates and enjoying some good wine.
The dish above is a favourite. Dijon mustard, sautéed sweet onions, wilted spinach
rolled in the breast of veal and braised in rich chicken stock and sherry.
A rich favourite actually, and it was delicious again this time around!
2024 OCPA Plowing Match at Sarsfield . . .
Tuesday, July 23rd - The Ottawa Carleton Plowmen’s Association Plowing Match is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 23rd and 24th, at Ferme Chrétien located at 2808 Dunning Road, Sarsfield.
On Friday, Aug. 23rd, there will be an opening ceremony at 10:00 a.m. with the VIP Plowing Competition commencing at 11:00 a.m. followed by a light lunch and awards ceremony.
On Saturday, Aug. 24th, rain or shine, the OCPA Plowing Match starts at 10:00 a.m., with competitors from across the region vying for a spot to move on to the next level of plowing perfection using both modern and vintage tractors, as well as horses.
Award presentations will be in the field at 4:00 p.m. The day will also showcase an antique tractor display.
Plowers must compete at local matches to be eligible to plow at the International Plowing Match and Rural Expo in Kawartha Lakes, Lindsay, Ontario, Tuesday, Oct. 1st – Saturday, Oct. 5th, 2024, celebrating the 106th anniversary of the IPM.
Ferme Chrétien is owned by Natalie Chrétien and Christian Baumgartner and their children (Clodine, Tomas, and Emile) and William Baumgartner with his partner Marguerite Hébert and their children (Julia and Roman). The family farm has a milking herd of 150 Holstein and Brown Swiss cows on 700 acres where they also raise 100 laying hens for farm gate egg sales along with sweet corn and a few other vegetables. They are also developing an on-farm cheese processing plant.
Selective plants provide $1,000 blooms . . .
Tuesday, July 23rd - Dundas Manor is growing into a bigger long-term care home with two floors and 30 additional residents. Recently, and fortunately, there was a ‘growing’ event in our community to support it!
Thanks to Jane Sachs who's locally famous plant sales started 15 years ago when she had to cut back on her perennials, the proceeds from her most recent annual plant sale were donated to the new Dundas Manor. A plant stand at the end of her driveway, Highway 31 at Glen Becker, includes plants donated from many sources.
“It would been a shame to throw them all out,” Jane points out, adding, “This way, I’m spreading beauty and pleasure to others, as well as giving my plants a new home.”
The results are growing too! “This year, we raised $945 and we topped it up for an even $1,000,” Jane adds.
To chat about fundraising events for Dundas Manor, contact Cindy Ault Peters at 343-572-6345 or cpeters@wdmh.on.ca.
High temperatures, humidity continues . . .
Saturday's planned and staged 'All About the River' event in Morrisburg's Legion Waterfront Park
was a hit with many. But unfortunately for that event, the neighbouring Lions' Docksyde ice cream
was more inviting as blistering heat and humidity hung over the waterfront throughout the weekend.
This guy above hunkered under the shade trees with a strawberry cone to cool off
while the trio below awaited their ice cream order to enjoy a break.
Repeat offender wanted, OPP seeks help . . .
Thursday, July 18th - The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of their Statutory Release.
Benjamin BUDA is described as a Caucasian male, 34-years-old, 5'10", 200 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. BUDA has tattoo on his right arm-Oriental Letters, as well as on his left upper arm-Necklace with writing, and on his left hand- a Clover.
BUDA is serving a 2 year, 2 month and 8-day sentence for:
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of a Weapon Contrary to a Prohibition Order
The offender is known to frequent the Cities of Barrie, Toronto, and Ottawa.
Anyone having contact with this offender or information is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673) or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or call 9-1-1.
Wednesday, July 24th - The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of a breach of their Day Parole.
Everet TELGEN is described as a Caucasian male, 58-years-old, 6'2" (188 cm), 220 lbs (100 kgs) with brown hair and brown eyes. TELGEN has tattoos on his upper right arm of a Dreamcatcher and Merlin. He has a tattoo of Hearts on his chest.
TELGEN is serving a 7-year sentence for:
• Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
• Possession of a Schedule I/II Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x5
The offender is known to frequent the Cities of Brockville, Kingston and Ottawa.
Anyone having contact with this offender or information in regards to their whereabouts is asked to contact the Provincial R.O.P.E. Squad at 416-808-5900 or toll free at 1-866-870-7673; or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or call 9-1-1.
Disturbance involving armed male ends peacefully . . .
One Person Taken Into Custody
South Stormont - An incident involving an armed male, northwest of Ingleside, has ended peacefully with one person being taken into custody. Officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a residence on County Road-18, near County Road-14, shortly before 4:00 a.m. today, July 19th, 2024.
It was reported that a disturbance had escalated, with a male firing multiple shots from a rifle. Members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit and Emergency Response Team surrounded the residence, while an OPP Crisis Negotiator contacted those inside the home. Shortly before 7:30 a.m., officers took one person into custody without further incident.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation is continuing.
8,100 charges during Safe Driver Week . . .
The Ontario Provincial Police laid more than 8,100 traffic charges during Operation Safe Driver Week as a result of unsafe actions and behaviours on the part of non-commercial and commercial drivers.
Commercial drivers were charged with more than 1,000 Highway Traffic Act offences. Non-commercial drivers were penalized for the balance of the offences.
From speeding, following too closely and unsafe lane changes to unsecured loads and defective commercial vehicle equipment, the broad scope of offences underscores the multiple risks posed by drivers who do not share the road safely in and around large commercial vehicles.
Heading into July 2024, close to 500 of the more than 4,000 commercial vehicle-involved collisions on OPP-patrolled roads have resulted in fatalities and/or injuries.
Motorists are reminded that the vast majority of collisions can be prevented if every driver commits to sharing our roads safely throughout the year. Operation Safe Driver Week is an annual campaign, founded by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. This year's campaign ran from July 7th to 14th, 2024.
Spectacle coming to downtown Winchester this summer . . .
Golden Helmets ride for Dundas Manor . . .
Monday, July 15th - The Ontario Provincial Police’s Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team will bring its family-oriented spectacle to downtown Winchester this summer.
The popular team, which performs regularly at fairs, festivals, and parades throughout Ontario, will descend upon Winchester on Saturday, Sept.14th as part of a fundraising day for the new Dundas Manor. The WDMH Foundation is excited to be a part of this community event, and we thank all the participating community partners for their support!
The day’s activities will include the Golden Helmets performance, a meet-and-greet with the riders, as well as a Garden Party Market (577 Main Street), Fries for Charity (Winchester Foodland) and Winchester Bike Night activities (downtown core).
The WDMH Foundation will be selling ‘Raise the Roof’ Jeep & grocery raffle tickets, the proceeds of which are going toward the $18-million community fundraising portion of the costs of building the new home.
“We are thrilled that the OPP’s Golden Helmets will perform their family-friendly show in downtown Winchester,” said Cindy Ault Peters, Campaign Assistant at the Foundation. “Our community has thrown its full support behind our fundraising campaign, and this is another avenue where residents and others can show their community spirit and support the project.”
Local businesses interested in getting involved in the event can contact Campaign Assistant Cindy Ault Peters at cpeters@wdmh.on.ca or 343-572-6345.
The schedule for the day includes:
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Garden Party Market- various food & product vendors
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fries for Charity – French fries available for a donation to the manor
2 to 4 p.m. - Golden Helmets performance with a meet and greet with officers
4 to 9 p.m. - Winchester Bike Night- live music, food vendors, new Harley Davidson models on display.
Local businesses interested in getting involved in the event and supporting the new Dundas Manor are invited to contact Campaign Assistant Cindy Ault Peters at cpeters@wdmh.on.ca or 343-572-6345.
The OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team was formed in 1963. The 20-member team, comprised of OPP officers on regular patrol duties, consists of the Ride Master, Commentator, the motorcycle technician and 17 riders.
The motorcycles are Harley Davidson Police Specials, 1690 c.c. engines,the same ones used on daily duty patrol. During each 30-minute performance the riders take their machines through a series of complex patterns, which are intended to demonstrate the maneuverability of the machines and the riders' skills.
Available through Ministry of Long-Term Care program . . .
ECG and bladder scanner get diagnoses . . .
Showning the recently acquired equipment are (l-r): Registered Practical NurseJenna Toupin, Nurse Practitioner Cheryl Berlatano, Registered Practical Nurse Jennifer Davidson and
Registered Practical Nurse April Murphy.
Wednesday, July 10th - When a Dundas Manor resident isn’t feeling well, a trip to the hospital is not necessarily the best medicine. Often the transition can be difficult and uncomfortable. New equipment at the Manor is helping residents with the needed diagnoses, without leaving the premises.
Dundas Manor has purchased an ECG unit and a Bladder Scanner via a new Ministry of Long-Term Care program.
“Our nurses were so excited to add these new pieces of equipment to their toolkit to care for our residents!” pointed out Ursula Lamoureux, Dundas Manor’s Director of Care, adding, “The program immediately identified residents who could benefit from this testing.”
A Bladder Scanner is a portable 3D ultrasound scanner used to measure urine. The unit decreases unnecessary catheterization and in turn reduces the risk of urinary tract infections.
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is one of the simplest and fastest tests to evaluate heart performance. Activity is measured and interpreted to show the heart beat, steady or irregular rhythms and the strength and timing of electrical impulses. Changes in an ECG can be a sign of many heart-related conditions.
“We are so happy to have this equipment onsite at Dundas Manor and potentially avoid trips to the hospital,” said Lamoureaux.
