ND Times Issue 19 2024 September 19

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Saturday Bike Night draws a crowd

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a fundraising endeavor for the new Dundas Manor.

The Bike Night events run by the Winchester Downtown Revitalization Committee (WDRC) have been a familiar activity for area families on summer Thursday nights in the past few years. On September 14, residents of North Dundas and beyond were treated to something truly special: a Saturday Bike Night!

The word “night” is used loosely here, since Winchester was bustling for most of the day on Saturday with activities and motorcycles on display as early as 10 am. The Bike Night event also coincided with “Winchester Raises the Roof!”,

The WDRC partnered with the Garden Party Market, Foodland Winchester, and the North Dundas Chamber of Commerce to make the day a great success.

The Garden Party Market took place from 10 am to 2 pm at the Arena park. Winchester Foodland ran family friendly parking lot activities as well as “Fries for Charity” from 11 am to 1 pm. Some considered the main attraction of the daytime to be OPP Golden Helmets Precision Motorcycle Team performing on Main Street from 2 pm to 3 pm, with a meet and greet with the Glengarry Pipe Band ushering them in.

From 3 pm to 5 pm, there was family friendly entertainment in Sweet Corner Park, including opportunities to meet local weather forecaster, Connor Mockett, as well as former NHL player, Slater Koekkoek.

The main Bike Night attraction – a street party with plenty of opportunities to socialize and be entertained by 21 Gun Salute – took place from 4 pm to 9 pm.

When communities celebrate together, great things happen. As we see with the many events that happen in North Dundas throughout the year, there doesn’t even need to be a special occasion to celebrate. Family friendly events get people out of the house and enjoying much

needed social time and a break away from the stresses of everyday life. For the kids and teens, the excitement of these events can make memories that last a lifetime, with the added bonus of quality time spent with family, and a break from screen time.

The September 14 Bike Night was the last one scheduled for 2024, but families in North Dundas and beyond are sure to look forward to next year’s events. For those who missed the event and want to learn what Bike Nights are all about, the WDRC has created a promotional YouTube video that can be found at

https://youtu.be/ aeC88uokDOg?si=ip 3tLt4FOr9Pk8s9

Two upcoming events! A Harvest Concert and True Stories

On Friday, September 27, five local music groups will perform for the community to raise money for House of Lazarus in Winchester, hosted by A Bunch of People Arts and Events (ABOP). Being presented

at the Winchester United Church - 519 St. Lawrence St in Winchester, this concert is to benefit House of Lazarus. You will hear five local acts starting with “The Knight Tones”, an Ottawa based duo playing rock,

alternative, folk and celtic tunes. Their voices meld into warm harmonies which draw you into a relaxing state –happy to sit back and listen.

The second act will be "The Mill Street Duo" featuring Sandra McNeill and Rick Ventrella. They will be playing Rick’s originals from their album Chapter 6, which you can hear on Spotify. Mill Street Duo’s original style is a combination of folk/blues with thoughtful lyrics that challenge the long-held status quo. Third in the line-up is “Tonality” (Suzanne Millaire, of the Diamond’s Edge band) and Steve Wilmink –they will take to the stage for the night’s show. Suzanne’s warm, low tones merge perfectly with Steve’s groove. The two are always fun to have on stage and their engaging personalities always come through.

Next will be “Ha’Loonie”, a local progressive folk group that has evolved both creatively and physically over the last six years. Ha’Loonie often plays with other local musicians, and we look forward to hearing some of their music (both originals and unique arrangements). They have been known to play with "Small Town Folk" – a staple of the North Dundas music scene, made up of Colleen Howard, Dan Trolly, Marnie Fossitt, and Marc Calder. This foursome brings the number of acts up to five for your listening pleasure. The concert will be approximately 2.5 hours long with a short intermission. All profit will be donated to House of Lazarus to help our community and, even more, this is a “Pay What You Can” event, ensuring that all income ranges can attend.

Another event will bring more excitement to the local scene early next month! Experience the Magic of Storytelling and Live Music at ABOP’s 4th Annual True Stories Event by joining for an evening unlike any other; one that blends the art of narrative with the power of live music, creating a unique theatre experience. You will be wrapped in the cozy embrace of Winchester's historic Old Town Hall as local authors Kim Drake, Pat-

rick Burger, Rick Ventrella, Daphne Evans, Marnie Fossitt, Amanda Burger, Steve Brown, JoAnne Barton and Tony Glen share personal, deeply moving stories.

Even more exciting, each story is paired with live music. Suzanne Millaire and Ami Johnson, Jean Pierre Leduc, Sandra McNeill, Rick Ventrella, Gary Pelow, and Kim Knight play tunes that echo the emotions and themes of the tales being told. From the strum of a guitar that mirrors a character’s pivotal moment to a piano’s crescendo that pulls you into suspense, this is storytelling reimagined.

“True Stories” will transport you to diverse settings—from a smoky club with Toronto's elite to the far reaches of a Columbian town. It’s an evening where bravery, humor, wisdom, and heartfelt moments take center stage. And the best part? Every ticket helps support our community, with all profits going to the House of Lazarus. This is more than just a night out, it’s a chance to connect with your neighbors, be inspired, and give back. Don’t miss out on this unique theatre experience that celebrates the innovative fusion of storytelling and live music. We can't wait to see you there!

Tickets have already started selling for both these

events.

HARVEST CONCERT for House of Lazarus –Pay What you Can Friday, September 27, 2024

7:30-10:00 pm at Winchester United Pastoral Charge

519 St. Lawrence St in Winchester True Stories - An Evening of Life Stories and Live Music

$15 a ticket

Oct 3rd and Oct 4th, 2024 7:00 – 9:00 at the Old Town Hall 478 Main St E in Winchester

To book either or both of these shows call: 613 3465064 or email: abunchofpeopleartsandevents@gmail. com

ABOP’s motto is: What is better than having a good time? Knowing the profits from what you enjoyed are going to help the community. That is the Art of Giving. That is A Bunch of People Arts and Events!

Local road improvements

Road work perhaps doesn’t happen fast enough in any municipality (at least according to local residents of said municipalities), but it’s nice to see improvements being made to the roads in our communities firsthand.

Sections of Lough Road and Bridge Street in South Mountain were repaired early last week. In recent years, several roads in the former Mountain Township area were fully repaved, including Clark Road, Development Road, and a section of Cameron Road. Belmeade Road and Marionville Road, both north of the Winchester / Chesterville area, have also been paved in recent memory.

While the Township certainly deserves a pat on the back for the attention it pays to some local roads, residents may argue that a better system of prioritization is needed. Earlier this year, there were serious concerns about the condition of Thompson Road, north of Chesterville, where it was reported that motorists were driving on the shoulder to avoid potholes.

Road work is typically a multi-million dollar commitment, and with two arenas, two pools, many parks and public spaces, aging infrastructure, and a relatively small tax base, North Dundas Council has been struggling to find the money for long overdue projects since it was elected.

As with all problems, progress is good to see.

A curse in disguise

Have you ever been in a situation where you are about to reveal something in a conversation that you probably shouldn’t, and you stop yourself? It goes something like: “Well actually, do you know why she got fired? I couldn’t believe it, the person who was her supervisor at the time told me… oh you know what, never mind.”

If there was ever a comment that can never be “never minded”, it’s the dreaded “never mind”, when a person knows they were about to hear a piece of gossip or a big reveal. Why? Curiosity. It’s present in all of us, but certainly in some more than others.

Last week, a two vehicle accident on County Road 31 north of Winchester showed us all the ugly side of curiosity. As is becoming all too common, photos and details were being shared on social media within min-

utes. Those who post crash scene photos, or share detailed descriptions of the vehicles or people involved, only do so because they know they have an audience – a big one.

Who could ever possibly want to see or know such things? First responders live their lives wishing they could unsee and forget such traumatic scenes, while social media users are drooling at their keyboards waiting for the next gory shot.

It’s easy to identify social media users who are taking a journey aboard the curiosity train. A comment on an ambiguous post will read something like, “Oh I hope everyone is okay. What happened?!” You can almost hear the heavy breathing coming from the other side of the keyboard as they simply must know every “juicy” detail.

Part of the reason I am the way I am is, I think, because of my training as a counsellor. In counsel-

ling, the client’s needs are paramount. Imagine being in a session with your therapist, and there is a detail of your life that you are just not ready to share at this moment, but the therapist is pressuring you like an immature teenager. “C’mon please, just tell me!” No – when it comes to running therapy sessions, you get used to the idea that it’s only your business if the client wants to make it your business. You also get used to the feeling of not wanting a big reveal to be something bad when a client does speak up.

There are things I have heard, particularly from children and teens, as a counsellor, and even as an educator, that I’m glad no one else has had to hear. My dad was a volunteer firefighter for 11 years of my childhood before retiring. It only struck me years later how many people he must have seen that had just died gruesome deaths. He never talked about

SDG Reads 2024 Special Event

An evening with author Craig Shreve

The SDG library is excited to host the SDG Reads 2024 program. SDG Reads is a “One Book, One Community” program that encourages all residents across SDG to read the same title before coming together for an evening with the author. SDG Reads selects Canadian authors to highlight the diverse talent within our Country.

SDG Reads 2024 Author, Craig Shreve will be visiting SDG next month. Shreve will discuss his novel "The African Samurai", share his experiences, and sign copies.

“The African Samurai” is a powerful historical novel. Set against the backdrop of Japan’s feudal era, “The African Samurai” tells the extraordinary true story of Yasuke, an African warrior who journeyed to Japan in the late 16th century and ascended the ranks to become Japan’s first foreign-born samurai and the only samurai of African descent.

“We’re looking forward to hearing from Mr. Shreve and encourage everyone to come together and share their love of reading,” said Rebecca Luck, Director of Library Services.

The event will take place at 6:30pm on Monday, October 7, 2024, at North Stormont Place in Avonmore.

“The African Samurai” can be borrowed from SDG Library as a physical copy, eBook, or downloadable audiobook, or purchased at any of our fifteen (15) branches. Books are $20, with all proceeds reinvested into the SDG Reads program.

This event is free to attend. Guests can reserve their seats by registering on the events page at www.sdglibrary.ca. For those looking for an extra special experience, a limited number of tickets to a VIP session before the main event are available for purchase at all SDG Branches.

it, nor did he share any details, and, I may once again be in the minority, but – I don’t ever want to know a thing. The best first responders, in my opinion, are those that understand that theirs is a job that needs doing, but that no good can come from sharing details with others of the atrocities they witness. Carrying such a burden is as noble as I can imagine.

Why can’t we share accident photos or details, even when they don’t reveal anything gory? Basic human decency, that’s why. It’s the same reason why my sons – who have never been to church a day in their lives – will instinctively reach for the volume nob in my truck and turn down our pounding music when passing a congregation outside of a place of worship. It may be a funeral or a memorial service, after all, and they were taught that you respect others, no matter what. For many, many decades, first respond-

ers have been trained in handling next-of-kin notifications in the most delicate way possible. A person does not need to find out through a social media post that their parent, or child, or sibling, or best friend was just killed.

Canada is, of course, a free country. There is nothing to stop anyone from taking photos in public places, even at accident scenes, and sharing them publicly. This is why it is up to ordinary people to hold ourselves to high standards. We shouldn’t feel the need to spread gossip or information that ought not to be shared, and when such information is shared, we must take a moral stand and refuse to let our curiosity get the better of us. This latter point may be easier for someone who is not naturally curious, but the rule applies equally to everyone nonetheless. We talk about “blessings in disguise”; well, there is such a thing as a curse in disguise as

well. Curiosity certainly facilitates research and learning, and sometimes a genuine concern for others, but too much of a good thing quickly becomes a bad thing. Even in small towns, where everyone seems to know everyone and everything, we must sometimes be willing to turn our curiosity off. Your desire to be entertained by “juicy details” is easily seen as reprehensible when you realize the details are of a reality that a parent just lost their child. It's time to turn over a new leaf. When you come across an accident scene or a road barrier, make a point to be thankful that you are safe, and then check privately on your loved ones. When you know you and yours are safe, give space and respect for those who weren’t so lucky today, because there is no better day than today to expect more from yourself.

Nanda Wubs Huizenga

Get your home ready for fall

As autumn settles in, homeowners are turning their attention to essential plumbing and flooring updates to prepare for the colder months. Experts highlight that fall is an ideal time to tackle these projects, ensuring your home is cozy and efficient throughout the season.

Plumbing maintenance is crucial as temperatures drop. Pipes are at risk of freezing, which can lead to costly repairs. To prevent this, experts recommend insulating exposed pipes,

especially those in unheated areas like basements and attics. It’s also wise to check for leaks and have a professional inspect your system to avoid unexpected issues when winter arrives. In addition to plumbing, fall is a perfect time to refresh your home’s flooring. Seasonal changes often bring increased indoor activity, and upgrading your flooring can enhance comfort and durability. Consider installing new carpets or area rugs for added warmth, or

opt for durable vinyl or laminate options that can withstand high foot traffic. For a more longterm solution, investing in quality hardwood or tile flooring can improve both the aesthetic and value of your home. With these proactive measures, homeown-

ers can enjoy a worry-free fall and winter season. Whether you’re addressing plumbing concerns or upgrading flooring, timely maintenance ensures your home remains safe, functional, and inviting throughout the cooler months.

See Tracks? Think Train

Next week will mark Operation Lifesaver’s first “See Tracks? Think Train” week, formerly known as “Rail Safety Week”. It has been nearly two centuries since what is now Canada saw its first train, making this mode of transportation older than Canada itself. Yet the statistics on rail safety don’t jive with the fact that we have had 192 years of practice.

More than 2,300 people are injured or killed annually in railroad crossing and trespass incidents in North America. Over 60% of incidents happen at crossings that have working warning lights (and typically gates as well). In other words, not only are rail casualties still far too common, but they are sometimes happening in ways that suggest an attempt to “beat the train” was at fault.

Far too many people

still believe trains can stop quickly – they can’t. A train travelling at the speed limit will typically take a mile or more to stop. Grade crossings in Canada are only mandated to provide 20 seconds of warning before a train reaches the crossing. In other words, once those lights and gates are active, a train will be coming through one way or the other.

Many typical scenarios for grade crossing accidents are not simply acts of stupidity or risk taking. Sometimes, vehicles stall on the tracks, and the driver and passengers don’t know what to do. The correct answer is to get everyone out of the vehicle and look for the blue sign just below the crossbuck “X”, and call the number to report the crossing number listed on the sign. Dispatchers may be able to stop area train traffic, and authorities can

be dispatched to help.

Sometimes drivers enter a crossing when the area immediately in front of the tracks is blocked by another vehicle (one waiting to turn, for example), only to have a train approach with nowhere to go. To prevent this, never drive onto the tracks until you have enough space to safely clear them. This is especially important in cities, where traffic lights and rush hour traffic may create situations where cars could be stuck on the tracks for minutes at a time. Remember, the flashing lights, bells and gates only give 20 seconds of warning.

Sometimes drivers may go around gates or begin driving before the lights stop flashing once the last train car goes by, only to be hit by a second train at crossings that have two or more tracks. When there are two or more tracks, always assume there may be another train! The number of tracks is listed under the crossbuck “X”.

Of course, there are many more situations where a driver who is otherwise cautious could be caught in a bad situation at a level crossing due to inattention, or a lack of knowledge about trains and the dangers they can pose. As we approach “See Tracks? Think Train” week, remember that your best defense is to pay attention, use common sense, and respect trains for the mighty machines that they are.

Dr. Chesterville

Baldwin’s Birds

Is Summer over?

A few cold weather snaps recently have set into motion the migration reflex of the birds, who visit us each Spring for the duration of the summer. The Hummingbird appeared very briefly the day before yesterday and didn’t appear, or at least we didn’t see it, yesterday at all! The wasps, in their absence, are having a “Field Day”, although they aren’t keen on cool weather either, me thinks.

It isn’t all doom and gloom though, because we are still being visited by an immature Red Breasted Grosbeak, who is still enjoying our hanging Birdie Block feeder. Despite his brownish, unfinished black feathers and not so bright chest and underside colouring, he feeds for quite long periods, feeling relatively safe. We don’t get this variety of Grosbeak here in our garden very often, with maybe a couple of them just popping in, at springtime, on their way through to somewhere else. They never stop over, so our chances of seeing them are slim. A friend, who lives not very far away, with a much more treed property than ours gets them for the duration of summer. He also gets a nesting Phoebe each year, in his overhanging porch area behind his house, as well as a Robin, so he does pretty well bird-wise.

Talking of Robins, they seem to have made themselves a lot scarcer this past year for some reason. I certainly haven’t seen them very often during this very green but very hot summer, compared to other years. Maybe they went a bit further north than they usually do. At the first onset of the very hot weather, they would take baths quite regularly, but then that activity ceased soon after nesting time and they, along with their siblings, disappeared! That is a little surprising because we obviously have grubs in our grass, because the Skunks, or Raccoons, are still leaving a few holes, after their nighttime digging activities! I do wish that they would put back the divots they dig out though!

Our slightly more regular birds continue to visit, and they were joined by a Red Breasted Nuthatch, who seems to have made himself at home, at least for a few days anyway. What a lovely little fellow he is, and also one of those birds that never sits still for long, so you have to be quick to get a good view of him, especially if there is no sunlight to accentuate his beautiful colours. Hopefully you too are still enjoying the summer birds. Stay safe and well.

Cheers, John Baldwin

Life with Connor the Weatherman

featuring Connor Mockett

Hello, everyone! Welcome back to another Life with Connor the Weatherman column. This week, instead of some storm chase storytelling, I will provide a big life update from the Mockett household that I’m sure a lot of you already know about.

For those that don’t know, Zoe and I moved back home to Ontario on September 1st! It’s weird but great to be back. We’re excited to have a bigger place, and a place to make our own for the next long while. We moved into our new place on September 1st, which is in St. Albert, Ontario. That’s right, we’re in cheese country!

It was a hard decision to leave Moncton. We actually really enjoyed our time there. We loved our jobs there, the friends we made, and the exploring we did around the city and the province of New Brunswick. We thought we were going to be there for longer than 8 months, that’s for sure. But the factor of family being far away (and being sad when they left after visiting) made both Zoe and I want to come back to Ontario to be closer to family. It was purely a family-based decision when we fully decided it was time to go home.

In our time there, we

explored Hopewell Rocks Provincial Park, Bay of Fundy National Park, PEI, and Parlee Beach Provincial Park. If you’re ever going out east for a vacation, I can’t recommend all 4 of those spots enough. My personal favourite was Parlee Beach Provincial Park, it’s one of the most beautiful beaches I’ve been on (not that I’ve been on that many beaches in my years but you get the point!).

The neighborhood we lived in for 8 months was super quiet. We loved our little area. Lots of new families around, always quiet without any issues, and everything you need within a 4 minute drive. It’s definitely a different vibe living out in the country now, but that’s who both Zoe and I are at heart, two country living people and we couldn’t be happier about where we ended up.

On a more professional note, I recently did a meet and greet at the September 14th Bike Night in Winchester in collaboration with WDMH and the fundraiser for the new Dundas Manor. I was excited to meet a bunch of new people from around the region, and to help raise as much money as we could for the Manor.

You will be seeing me back at Winchester Foodland quite often as I’ll be back working in the freezer aisle where a lot of you were accustomed to seeing me before I left last December. I’ll also be at Iroquois Foodland twice a week as well, so if any of you are ever out there, make sure to pay a visit!

Thanks for reading!

Fall shows, fairs and events strengthen food and farming connections

Early September often feels as much like a new beginning as early January does. It’s when most summer activities end, and kids go back to school. For the farming community, it means harvest time kicks into high gear – but it also unofficially marks the beginning of our sector’s annual meeting and event season.

This week, for example, will see one of the biggest agricultural events of the year, Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock. I farm with my family near Mitchell, Ontario and I’m also a Vice President with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, so I’ll be working at the show this week at what we call Federation House – the OFA building on the show grounds.

For me as a farmer, the show lets me see the latest agricultural innovations, tools, equipment and technology, and chat with a wide range of people. Life can be isolating on the farm sometimes, so it’s a great opportunity to get out, visit with neighbours and farming friends, and reconnect with others in the agricultural community.

From an OFA perspective, the show lets us have informal, one

on one conversations with members who come and see us so we can learn more about the challenges and successes they are having, and what they’re looking forward to in the coming year.

We’re an advocacy organization for Ontario farmers and rural communities, after all, so these types of opportunities are invaluable to make sure we can represent the needs and interests of our members to the best of our abilities.

We’re encouraging our members, for example, to have conversations with their local municipal representatives about responsible land use planning. But we’re also putting a particular focus on harvest readiness. This means highlighting farm and road safety, but also mental health and wellness and how self-care is as important as looking after your crops, livestock and equipment.

We also have a focus on young farmers this year and in partnership with the Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario, the presidents of our two organizations are hosting an informal networking event on the first night of the show. The goal is to bring young farmers together, encourage them to engage with our organizations, and give us input on how we can best encourage their involvement in the future of

Ontario agriculture.

We’re sharing our space in Federation House with other organizations and businesses, including many of our OFA Benefit Program partners, such as Farm Life, Scotiabank, Co-operators, Better Farming, Peavey Mart and Hearing Life. These are businesses who offer succession planning, financial, insurance, media, retail and health care services to our members at discounted rates – and the show offers the opportunity to learn more about what is available to OFA members.

It’s a year of big anniversaries for a couple of our partners. The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program is marking its 40th anniversary and as a founding member of the program, we’re proud to be the premier sponsor of their celebration at the farm show this year.

We see the results of this program’s impact reflected throughout the agriculture and food sector. I’m a graduate as are other OFA board members and staff, and many alumni are making significant contributions across our membership, and throughout the entire value chain.

Better Farming is celebrating their 25th anniversary at this show, as well as 25 years as an OFA member benefit program partner.

Autumn also means its fall fair time across Ontario, and many of our farmer members and our county and regional federations will be participating in fairs in their communities. They’re a great opportunity for Ontarians to come and experience a glimpse of farming and rural life.

When I was growing up, I used to show cattle at fall fairs, and it was always great to see kids who had never seen a calf or a cow before coming up and asking if they could pet the animals. It only takes a little bit of time to have that conversation with them, but the impression that it leaves will last a lifetime.

We look forward to seeing you at a show, a fair or other event this fall!

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The Winchester United Church is seeking a Custodian (10 hours per week). Attention to detail and self direction are essential skills for this position. Previous custodial experience is an asset. All interested candidates forward their resumes to greenbeegirl28@gmail.com no later than September 30th, 2024.

The Tilted Steeple Coffee House launches its new season on Friday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 pm at Allan Hall in Morrisburg. Admission $15. Details at www.tiltedsteeplecoffeehouse.ca.

CHURCH Directory

Southgate Winchester Campus

539 Main Street, Winchester Phone: 613-258-6123

https://southgatechurch.com/ Services: Sundays at 10am (Kids program for toddlers - Gr 6)

Play Group for parents of babies to preschool meets Wednesdays at 10am.

The Pulse Youth (Gr 6 -12) meets bi-weekly on Fridays at 7pm.

The Ladies Group meets bimonthly. Contact the church office for more info

The Gathering House 2 Water Street Chesterville, ON K0C 1H0

613-448-1758 Sunday church service 10 am. Nursery and Sunday school available for children.

Various adult Bible studies throughout the week. Details at thegatheringhouse.ca STEM program & Youth group Wednesdays at 6:30 pm

Playgroup drop in 10:30 am on Fridays

HUB youth drop in 7 -10 pm

Fridays

Cafe Mon & Fri 9 am -4 pm Wed 12 -4 pm

Solomon’ Porch Nationside Pentecostal Church

Pastor Scott Sayers Meeting Sunday 10:30am. 9 William St. Chesterville, Ont. ( The Nelson LaPrade Centre) Box 292 Chesterville 613-448-2272 nationsidepentecostalchurch.ca

Winchester Pastoral Charge

Winchester United

Church/Hope Springs

United Church Summer Schedule- all services at 10:00 a.m.

July 7 Winchester United July14 Hope Springs U.C.

July 21 Winchester United July 28 Hope Springs U.C.

Aug. 4 Winchester United Aug 11 Hope Springs U.C.

Aug 18 Winchester United Aug 25 Hope Springs U.C.

Winchester Baptist Church

486 Main Street, Winchester Phone: 343-649-2204

CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1. Illicit sexual relationship

6. Go on all fours

11. Deadly snake

12. Let go

15. Infants

16. Width of a circle

17. Commercials

18. Adds on

20. Darjeeling or oolong

21. French for "Head"

23. Tatters

24. Seats oneself

25. Portent

26. Adjacent

27. Skin irritation

28. Geek

29. Music genre

30. Landslide detritus

31. Guarantee

34. Piquant

36. Modern

37. Voyage

41. Tube

42. Break in two

43. Deep sleep

44. Not false

45. Arouse

46. Gammons

47. Hebrew liquid measure

48. Deny

51. Encountered

52. Thoughtless

54. Containing salt

56. Considering

57. Schemes

58. Simple song

59. Marsh plant

DOWN

1. College life

2. Gangster

Solutions to last week’s Sudoku

Winchester Open Mic Cafe, Sundays 2pm to 5pm at the Old Town Hall, 478 Main Street, Winchester. Free, accessible, everyone welcome. Spencerville Agricultural Society planning general meetings. If you are interested in joining our committee, please email info@spencervillefair. ca to receive all of the meeting details. Oct 21, Nov 11. The Drummond Building, 22 Ryan Street, Spencerville Ontario

The Grand Parade - September21, 10:00 am

Let’s all go for a walk and show our support for the new Dundas Manor! This family-friendly, fully accessible event includes a 2.5 or 5 kilometre walk around Winchester. Participants will enjoy complimentary facepainting, a BBQ lunch, coffee, snacks, music and more. The start of the walk will be at the Community Care Center, in the west parking lot. 530 Fred St, Winchester ON K0C 2K0 WDMH Auxiliary Annual Bazaar, Bake Sale and Silent Auction- September 27 at 9 am-2:30 pm The Lobby of The Winchester District Memorial Hospital

https://m.facebook.com/groups/ WinchesterBaptistOnt/ Services: Sundays at 11:00 (hymn sing 10:45) “Snack and chat” (lunch) after the service on the last Sunday of every month

Join us for prayer every Tuesday evening anytime between 6:30pm and 8:00pm

3. Sash

4. Fertilizer component

5. Coarse file

6. Shrink in fear

7. Absorbs written material

8. Charity

9. Tiny

10. Trellis

13. Boil 14. Ages

15. Maestro's wand

16. Impassively saying

19. Former

22. Lengthwise

24. Elongate

26. Agile

27. Frozen water

30. Cease

32. Air hero

33. Approaches

34. Reliquary

35. Swooped

38. Wandering

39. Huge

40. Adhesive

42. Miserly

44. Impact sound

45. Holy person

48. Sand

49. Cobras

50. Harvard rival

53. French for "Friend" 55. Young boy

Pet of the week

Muriel and Stewart Carruthers have joined the dream!

Every birthday is a great reason to celebrate – but Stewart Carruthers’s 80th birthday was made even more special with meaningful gifts from family and friends. Stewart and his wife Muriel invited everyone to give back to the community with a donation to the new Dundas Manor. And they did!

“We held a private party for our immediate family to celebrate Stewart’s milestone,” explains Murel. “For anyone who knows this family name, there wouldn’t have been enough space on the farm to extend that invitation to all family members and the community!”

The Carruthers asked

guests to forgo cards or gifts because they didn’t need a thing. “We had a generic box on the birthday table for anonymous monetary gifts and put campaign donation cards beside the box. We were pleased with – and proud of – the many family members who contributed!”

In addition, as a birthday gift to himself and the Manor, Stewart made his own substantial donation to further the cause.

“We encourage everyone to continue supporting the Dundas Manor,” said Muriel and Stewart. “The construction has started and as the building comes to fruition, there will be additional funds needed to make this building a special home.”

For more details about the Dundas Manor campaign, please visit www. dundasmanordream.ca or contact the WDMH Foundation team at 613-774-2422 ext. 6162 or 6169.

Peacefully in Winchester District Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family on Sunday September 8, 2024 Doreen Como at the age of 88. Loving wife of the late Raymond Como. She will be greatly missed by her children Brenda (Rob Simmons), Linda (Steve Johnston), Sandra (Mike Miskiman), Brian (Pam), and Kathy (Steven Cooper). She was a loving grandmother to Chris (Jen), Lindsay (Martin), Sarah (Mitchell), Kaitlyn (Orane), Ryan, Laura (Kris), Tyler, Brittany (Joel), Kyle (Bobbie), Alyssa (Nick), and great-grandmother to Luke, Hannah, Vianna, Shyla, and Mayson. Fondly remembered by step-grandchildren Kathryn (Mike), Meghan (Graham), Andrew, and their families. Dear sister of Larry (Bonnie), Twyla and the late Doug and Marjorie. Doreen was born in Dresden, Ontario to Walter and Selena Nevills. She moved to Winchester in 1971 with her husband, Raymond, and their children. Together they bought a farm and started Como Farm Equipment. She enjoyed gardening, country music, road trips with their RV, going for coffee at Tim Hortons, and especially spending time with her family. A private family service will be held at Maple Ridge Cemetery.

If desired donations in memory of Doreen may be made to Dundas Manor. Condolences may be left at www.daleyffh.ca

VOLUNTEERING IS THE

OF OUR COMMUNITY

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville has announced a workshop to showcase non-traditional construction methods being used in the Brockville-area, that can build new housing faster and more affordably. The morning session will include presentations that promote modern building methods, including the engineering process, digitality building using robotics, panelized walls, and other innovative builds. In the afternoon, there will be project and plant tours in the Brockville area, highlighting local projects and building methods from the morning session.

Speakers will include Sebastian Scott, Chief Building Official, City of Brockville; Andrew Melchers, IN Engineering; Marc Beintema, Nautical Landings Group – Wellings Modular; Dylan Sliter, P3 Panels; Chris Pursel, NOW Housing; Chris Morrison, Manager of Community Housing, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville; Jackson Wyatt and Alex Kelly, CABN; and John Armitage, Brookland Fine Homes.

The upcoming Affordable Housing Workshop is taking place on Monday October 21, 2024 at the Brockville Memorial Civic Center from 8:30am to noon, and there is no cost

to attend. As space is limited, registration in advance is required, and registering early is encouraged.

This workshop is appropriate for non-profit organizations, market developers, municipal staff and officials, and others who are interested in learning about innovative building methods for affordable housing.

For further information, visit the Counties website, at www.leedsgrenville.com/en/ services/affordable-housingevents.aspx, or contact the Counties Affordable Housing Coordinator, Caroline Rigutto, at 613-342-3840 ext. 2327 or Caroline.Rigutto@uclg.on.ca

This workshop is a part of the Counties Affordable Housing Workshop series, which strives to initiate and promote more affordable housing development in Leeds and Grenville.

Stormtroopers and Ghostbusters

to visit The Grand Parade

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? And if your empire needs a little clean-up, who do you want on your team?

This year’s Grand Parade in Winchester will be a little safer… with Ghostbusters AND Stormtroopers walking around protecting us all!

We are excited to announce that Capital Ghostbusters and the Capital City Garrison are taking part in this year’s Grand Parade, raising funds for the new

Dundas Manor.

Shane Hultquist is a big fan of the Ghostbusters and joined the Ghostbuster group in 2018. “We are fans of Ghostbusters and Star Wars and we like to dress up to raise money for local causes and put smiles on kids’ faces,” he says. “We can’t wait to see everyone on September 21 in Winchester.”

Shane lives less than a block away from the new Dundas Manor and says it’s exciting to see the construction underway: “I see

the great care being provided there and I support the new building. It’s definitely needed.”

The Grand Parade includes a 2.5 or 5 kilometre walk around Winchester. Participants will enjoy complimentary face painting, BBQ lunch, coffee, snacks, music and more. Fancy coffees will be on sale and there will be raffle tickets available for some incredible prizes like a new Jeep and a gazebo and outdoor kitchen. Plus, accessible porta-potties will be onsite this year.

Team captains can sign up online and create teams of friends and family to raise funds and walk together. Every walker who raises $150 (adult) or $75 (youth) or more qualifies for a Grand Parade t-shirt. And, if you would like to walk but don’t

want to start a team, please join the WDMH Foundation one! Even better – if you can’t walk on September 21, you can do your walk another day and still be part of the fun and this essential community project.

“No experience is required for the walk – just a big heart and a desire to help. If you’ve been thinking about supporting your community and the new home, now is the time!”, added Cindy Ault Peters.

For all the details, to sign up, or to donate, please visit https://thegrandparade.org/ winchester For more information about the Expanding the Circle of Compassionate Care campaign, please visit www.dundasmanordream.ca or contact the WDMH Foundation team at 613-774-2422 ext. 6162 or 6169.

Lorna “Doreen” Como
Hank is a 7 year old great dane

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