Following the singing of the Canadian national anthem, Stormont Dundas and South Glengarry MP Guy Lauzon wished everyone a very happy Canada Day, while SDSG MPP Jim McDonell commented we must build on the work done by our ancestors in creating this country; South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds mentioned the weather was wonderful and commented that this was an “awfully great day!” Pictured here following the opening ceremonies are from the left, front row: South Dundas Mayor Steven Byvelds, Kathy Moger, Lion Linda Robinson, SDSG MP Guy Lauzon, SDSG MPP Jim McDonell. Back Row, Lion Randy Chesbro, South Dundas deputy mayor Kirsten Gardner, Lion Brian Erratt, Lion Madeleine O’Shaughnessy, Lion Lori Prevost, Lion Keith Robinson and Lion Randy Prevost. Thompson Goddard photo
Carolyn Thompson Goddard, grew up in Chesterville and attended North Dundas District High School. After completing her BA in Political Science at Carleton University she has worked as a medical secretary and library technician. In 2020 she graduated from Algonquin College with a diploma in Journalism and has been a reporter and column writer for The Chesterville Record for over 10 years.