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Selects win provincial gold
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 00:00

 

 


 

Selects Undefeated in Provincial Play

Whitteker locks up fifth in points at Cornwall Speedway
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Wednesday, September 1, 2010 - 00:00

Submitted by Craig Revelle

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CORNWALL–It was a big weekend for the Luke Whitteker team, as they put the finishing touches on their rookie season at their home tracks of Edelweiss Speedway and Cornwall Motor Speedway.

Edelweiss hosted a 100-lap feature for the Canadian Super Challenge Series while Cornwall was back in action Sunday after three consecutive rain outs.

Whitteker is Modified Rookie of the Year at Edelweiss
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Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 00:00

Submitted by Craig Revelle

EDELWEISS–After a one-week hiatus at Edelweiss Speedway, Luke Whitteker and his Iroquois, Ontario based Whitteker Motorsports team visited the track Friday night, looking to capture another win before the season comes to an end.

Although the win did not come about, Whitteker did finish second, to lock up third place in points, and the Modified Rookie of the year award at Edelweiss Speedway for 2010.

SD Girls Hockey Assoc. makes name change
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 00:00

MORRISBURG –  The OWHA has approved the South Dundas Girls Hockey Association’s request for a name change.

Girls playing out of the Morrisburg and Chesterville arenas will now be known as the Dundas County Girls Hockey Association announced League president, Ron Haas. The name change is the result of a request by the league executive following a vote by all players.

Van’t Foort Memorial continues, adding Seaway high to the tee
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
Submitted by S. Ball

IROQUOIS–In the five years since the Scott Van’t Foort Memorial School Group members starting planning their first annual golf tournament and dinner a great deal has been accomplished.  

As of last year’s tournament, the group met their goal of raising the necessary funds to build a school in Scott’s name through the Free The Children “Brick by Brick” campaign. 

The Skater's Edge
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Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 00:00
Submitted by Kaitlyn Stewart

MORRISBURG–Even though this probably seems insane, August has finally arrived which means it’s time to find those skates and coats because Skating Season is just around the corner!! (you have probably seen the posters up.)  

To be exact registration the first registration for the Morrisburg and District Figure Skating Club is August 17th from 6-8 p.m. Don’t worry though if you can’t make  the August date as you can also register September 10, from 6-8 p.m. or September 11th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 

Ambush to rock outdoor dance for Tubie Four-0
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00

MORRISBURG – The 40th annual Tubie Festival will be held this weekend, and organizers have continued to tinker with the events so more people can enjoy the August long weekend.

Anchoring the festivities this year is the Tubie Dance, which will be held for the first time outdoors on the waterfront. It had previously been held indoors on the surface of the Morrisburg Arena.

Moonlight Cruise Thursday on Lake St. Lawrence
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 00:00

MORRISBURG – Pleased with the success of the tours being offered July 27 through July 30, Captain Andy Neeteson has added another sightseeing cruise to this weeks sailing schedule from the Morrisburg Dock. We hope the introduction of our ninth sightseeing cruise will accommodate those that cannot make the earlier cruises.

“We are trying to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the boat while it’s here,” said organizer Del Jones.

New Village festival digs into gardens and food
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 00:00

MORRISBURG–With colourful heirloom plants in full bloom and lush vegetables growing in abundance, Upper Canada Village is in peak form for an exploration of two closely related subjects:  gardens and food. 

This new UCV Culinary and Gardens Festival runs from Friday, July 23 to Sunday July 25 and includes garden tours, special presentations, taste testing and sampling locally produced foods, and modern and 1860s cooking demonstrations.  

Luke Whitteker races to third season win
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 00:00

Submitted by Craig Revelle

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CANTLEY, PQ–Only halfway through his rookie season in a 358 Modified, Luke Whitteker has put up some impressive numbers.  

Going into the weekend, Whitteker was looking to build momentum with a pair of features at Edelweiss Speedway, the first of which had 10 laps run before curfew issues postponed the remaining 20 laps a few weeks ago.  

A regular show at Cornwall Speedway was also on tap for the Iroquois, Ontario based Whitteker Motorsports team.

Plan to take part in historic weekend celebration
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Wednesday, July 21, 2010 - 00:00
OUR BIRTHDAY!

Morrisburg is officially 150 years old.

As the lead says, “HAPPY 150TH MORRISBURG.”

Morrisburg became a municipality on October 17th, 1860. The original council (January, 1861) was headed by Reeve A.G. MacDonnell and Councillors J.H. Casselman, Isaac Newton Rose (the Rosedale Inn), W. Millar (foundry operator), and Fred Bradfield (merchant and industrialist).

Warriors wow at exhibition tournament
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 00:00

The Williamsburg Warriors hosted an exhibition tournament July 10 and walked away with top honours, having won their games against two strong Orleans teams. The girls are working their way towards a House League Selects (Provincial) Tournament coming up in Markham in mid-August. The Williamsburg team, made up mostly of players from South Dundas, play in the North Augusta Softball League and are coached by Kevin Whitteker and Angie Merkley.

Iroquois Legion column returns
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 00:00

IROQUOIS – Welcome back RCL Iroquois Branch 370 readers. We shall attempt to pick up the banner from former columnist Comrade Darlene Riddell, who leaves some pretty big shoes to fill, to bring you the meanderings and activities around the Branch, past, present and future.

Legion Branch 48, newsletter
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 00:00

MORRISBURG – Well, the excitement grows as Old Home Week comes ever closer. Do you have tickets for all the events you hope to attend? Tickets for the barbecues and dances will be available at the legion (call 543-3091), but note that dinner and dance tickets are sold separately. As usual, the barbecues begin at 5 p.m. Why not make a night of it and attend both?

Duelling Pianos is on July 23, while July 30 will feature the Duke Ellington Band. (If you remember Ellington, you are probably in my age group.) So, let’s have a party.

Matilda W.I. joins Friendship Circle, local food bank and hospital benefit
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Wednesday, July 14, 2010 - 00:00

Dawn Cooper – WDMH

BRINSTON – Recently Matilda branch of the Women’s Institute closed and the five remaining members joined a larger group called the Friendship Circle.

In closing the Matilda WI, the funds remaining were donated to the Dundas County Food Bank ($1,000) and to the Winchester District Memorial Hospital ($1,500).

Whitteker solid at halfway mark
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Wednesday, July 7, 2010 - 00:00

Submitted by C. Revelle

IROQUOIS–With his first season in a 358 Modified half over, Luke Whitteker and his Whitteker Motorsports team have had a remarkable season, consistently finishing amongst the leaders, and collecting top five and top 10 finishes virtually every time on the track.

Only two races were planned for Canada Day weekend, a 358 Modified Mr. DIRTcar Series race at Edelweiss Speedway, Thursday evening and a regular show at Cornwall Motor Speedway, Sunday.

Whitteker in Cornwall Speedway’s top five
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010 - 00:00

Submitted by Craig Revelle 

IROQUOIS– The weekend was planned ahead of time for Luke Whitteker and his Whitteker Motorsports team and the rain only affected the plans on Saturday. 

The regular visit to Edelweiss Speedway on Friday night and Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday  were separated this weekend by a rare Saturday night appearance at the Brockville Ontario Speedway which ended up cancelled due to the rainy weather.

 At Edelweiss on Friday night, Whitteker was leading the scheduled 30-lap feature.  

Legion Branch 48, newsletter
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 00:00

MORRISBURG – Well, I guess we know where everyone is in Morrisburg on Thursday nights. Playing bingo at the Legion! Last week saw 95 players.

Seniors euchre is played every Tuesday afternoon. Feel free to drop in and have coffee and treats with them.

The Playhouse has a new play on. The auxiliary will cater a dinner here on June 18. June 22, Knox Church will be serving a UCP dinner in Fraser Hall. Our meat draw on June 6 was won by Janis Tindal and on the 13th, was won once again by Lee Kelly. So, Lee, are we all invited to the campsite for burgers?

Local student joins Roger’s Dream Team
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 00:00

BERWICK – A Nationview Public School student has become the face of Roger’s House as a member of Roger’s Dream Team.

Stephanie Fawcett, a 15-year-old special skills student at Nationview, has joined the 10-person team to help spearhead fundraising efforts for the Scotiabank Walk, Roll and Run June 20 for Roger’s House.

The campaign is a major fundraiser for the respite centre which provides a place to stay for children under the care of medical staff at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Top five finishes for Whitteker
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 - 00:00

Contributed by Craig Revelle

IROQUOIS–Still just two months into his rookie season in a 358 Modified, Luke Whitteker continued to impress this past weekend as he notched a pair of top five finishes to his season totals.

Friday night, the team traveled to Autodrome Edelweiss, near Gatineau, Quebec, in the small town of Cantley where he finished fifth in the 30 lap main event, to now sit in fourth place in overall track points, only 14 points behind the leader.