Some great baseball action at J. C. Whitteker Park in Williamsburg as the Year End Minor Ball Tournament grinds through an 8-team, A and B Division round robin, with the finals slated for Sunday afternoon. Teams from winchester, Kemptville (4) and Williamsurg (2) and Winchester (2) are included in the schedule. Take in a game on Sunday afternoon. It's great ball . . .

As the tug "Wilf Seymour" was guiding the barge "Alouette Spirit" thru the lock at Iroquois we noted the tower height of the controls. And we noted the height of the Osprey nest at the far end of the lock. So . . . we managed to grab the photo below. Mama Osprey was glaring at the pilot and skipper, as though they were interrupting her homemaking. We're not sure the men on the boat even noticed the nest . . .

Morrisburg's Annual Beach Day presented by the municipality drew a strong number of youngsters on Friday afternoon with games and crafts, and a home-made waterslide, and tug-o-war and more. And it drew a lot of smiles too. Big, happy smiles . . .

Present day Mayor Evonne Delegarde holds a photograph from the time capsule depicting the council of 1992, three of whom appear with her. Left to right is Jack Notman, Dirk Testerink and Cam Martell. The Reeve in 1992, Gord McGregor, has passed away. Testerink was the Deputy Reeve and Dr. Larry Schnurr, absent, was the third member of council.

     There was a ton of advance notice concerning the opening of the Village of Morrisburg time capsule buried at the Morrisburg Civic Centre 25 years ago. There was expectation. There were visitors in the gallery and past members of council. Some from back-in-the-day!

And there were even some onlookers.

     When 1992 council members Jack Notman, Cam Martell and Dirk Testerink hammered the caps off the tubes that had been buried for 25 years, there was the overpowering, terrible odour of mould and bad running shoes ahead of the flags and paper items that had been placed inside.

     A set of flags that had been flying through the summer months at the Civic Centre were folded and placed in the tubes, along with a few copies of the Ottawa Citizen announcing the Blue Jays as World Champions. Numerous items including some created by school children were included and a huge mural with signatures penned at a community picnic in the day. 

     The present village council is working on a replacement to bury for the next generation of elected members, this time hopefully keeping in mind that a proper seal will make the contents more inviting when they are eventually opened. The new time capsule will be buried at the present town hall, in front of the flag gardens, and is to be opened in 2042.

    Anyone wishing a high-rez photo of the poster with signatures can contact us by email and we will gladly send along a copy for you to identify names . . . southdundasinbox@gmail.com

     Made in Canada is not something you see a lot of these days. Even though that’s exactly what the senior drama camp of 20 ten-and-up aged students at Upper Canada Playhouse has chosen for the theme of this year’s show. 

     "Hockey Players and Cold Fronts" hits the stage on Saturday, July 22nd, at 10 a.m. at The Playhouse. The 45-minute presentation honouring Canada's 150th birthday is fittingly titled with a partial quote by a Canadian politician and is an all-Canadian show featuring Canadian music, dance, costumes and comedy. 

     The annual two-week summer theatre school is under the direction of retired teacher Mary Ellen Viau. The program engages youngsters from ten-and-up, and encourages creative participation in theatre activities culminating in this entertaining presentation on the stage of Upper Canada Playhouse. 

     In their celebration of all things Canadian the group gives a nod to everything from Don Messer to Leonard Cohen, Maurice Richard to Anne of Green Gables, Sir John A. to the Dionne Quints and poutine to McIntosh apples! Admission is free and all are welcome to enjoy this patriotic presentation.

     The Theatre School is so popular with area youth and parents that The Playhouse is looking to establish a session during the school year as well. Those interested in receiving more info on this extended theatre school session are invited to contact The Playhouse and leave their name and contact info. Staff will return the contact call when plans are firmly in place. Upper Canada Playhouse - 613-543-3713.

Regular visitors from the Province of Quebec can be found at the Iroquois beach every weekend. Many are staying at the campground while many others make the day -trip along Highway 401.

     Following the re-building of the Iroquois beach parking lot a year ago a successful season pointed out the need for more parking slots. In order to add space and correct some minor issues, Iroquois' well known John Ross stepped up to help. And Lloyd McMillan was right behind him.

     The parking lot was expanded to add 21 new parking spaces, the entire lot offering just more than 80 individual parking spots. Drainage was also improved by sloping the surfaces of the new areas, adding a new ditch and tile drainage.

The deck and canteen area at the Iroquois beach is getting a full make-over. The project has been headed up by community-minded individuals, John Ross and Lloyd McMillan who have been supported by a group of enthusiastic volunteers.

     Playhouse audiences are advised to fasten their seatbelts for the funniest flight of their life when one of the longest running comedies comes in for an hilarious landing on the Morrisburg stage, July 6th - 30th.

     Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing, an instant runaway comic hit in when it opened in 1962 at London’s Apollo Theatre, played  7-years in Europe. The play continued to enjoy productions all over the world.

     Upper Canada Playhouse is excited to present this sure fire hit. As with all great farces, Boeing Boeing is fueled by the chaos created when the lead character makes a serious mistake and desperately tries to correct it by involving everyone around him in a massive and hilarious cover-up. 

                                                    "Best Little Course on the Seaway"

Clubhouse restaurant is OPEN to the public . . .

Looking for a great venue for your special event?  

     Our clubhouse and catering services at reasonable rates. Contact our Vice-President of Clubhouse Services, Lori-Ann Davies, Tel.: 613 543-3766; Cell: 613 360-5877;

or Email: l.davies@bell.net

Junior Night . . .

     Are your kids interested in golfing? We offer a Learn to Play Golf Program for kids ages 8-18 on Monday evenings from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. More information email Carolyn Weegar at: carlinsbaj@gmail.com

Our Golf and Dine Specials Are Back!

      Traditional Breakfast and Golf Saturday and Sundays for just $25.

Lunch and Golf Monday and Tuesdays for just $25.

2017 Golf Calendar

Check our website http://www.morrisburggolfclub.ca/ for the most up-to-date calendar of events and lots more information.

Correction: South Dundas Beach Day . . .

Hawaiian Day is on August 11th, and is posted on our website. The event takes place between 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 pm at the Iroquois Beach. We have lots of free activities planned for the kids to have fun in the sun! We hope to see you there!

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