Mrs. Box 239, Russell, Ont. Susan Sullivan; Vol. 1, No. 10 One Canada Friday, June 30, 1978 Twenty-five cents Close encounters Residents in some parts of Russell Village are puzzled by a strange phenomenon, possibly a signal from outer space. It seems that chunks of rock of various sizes have been raining on some properties. The hood of one car was deeply dented, a few power mowers were rattled by rocks that weren't there before. Meterorites? Possibly. There are those who even suggest the mysterious missiles are the result of extra-terrestrial beings testing our reactions to invasion, that the Martians are throwing rocks at us. There may be a more plausible explanation. It seems that every time there is a rock shower, there is a bang. The bang comes from blasting for the current sewer installation. More down-to-earth residents wonder whether these explosions are being adequately smothered by blasting mats. By the way, the sewer project is proceding smoothly with min- imum disruption to residents. METCALFE CHEERS MORROW'S 50TH Metcalfe residents on June 21 dramatically returned a dose of the good feeling that Dr. Carl Edward Lynn Morrow has been dishing out to them for the past 50 years. More than 800 village and area residents collectively administer- ed "Dr. Lynn"' a huge taste of his own medicine at a gala dinner in his honor at the Metcalfe arena. The message was the same as that paid to Russell's Dr. Frank Kinnaird by that community earlier in June: 'Thanks Doc." And, just as Russell duly honored Dr. Kinnaird's faithful nurse 'Teen'? Campbell, so did its sister community on the Castor make Myrtle Morrow, Dr. Lynn's wife and nurse of more than 40 years, the object of its appreciation. Metcalfe was actually com- memorating 115 years of Morrow medical administration in the village. Dr. Calvin Morrow tended local sick for 65 years before handing over his practice to son Lynn. Local historian Jim Rowan said that Dr. Morrow Sr., born in 1859, graduated from McGill in 1888 and opened his practice in Metcalfe in 1892. He died in 1953 at the age of 94. Dr. Morrow Jr., 73, was born on a farm four miles north of Metcalfe in 1905, graduated from McGill in 1928 and was resident physician at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Montreal while lectur- ing and researching cancer at the university until taking over the practice from his dad in 1930. He married Myrtle Stanley of Greely 43 years ago in 1935. A registered nurse, she has worked with him since. Recognition was also paid to Ida Craig, of Metcalfe, Dr. Morrow's secretary of more than a decade. Flanked at the head table by family members Bruce and Sheila Morrow and Kathy, Car- olyn, Jack, Heather and Lynn Brownell, the good doctor listen- ed to tributes from politician and ploughman alike. Dr. Howard Justus, Winchest- er: "Metcalfe has been a much better place because of his presence." Norm Sterling, Grenville-Car- leton MLA: '"'Local residents feel a tremendous loyalty toward Dr. and Mrs. Morrow."' Osgoode Reeve Albert Bouw- rs: 'He has been of invaluable assistance to my wife and I." Walter Baker, Grenville-Car- leton MP: "A man of unstinting dedication." Former Reeve Arnold Taylor: "Dr. and Mrs. Morrow are the sort of people one likes to call friends."' And a humorous perspective from Stan Hicks, Metcalfe resid- Myrtle and Dr. Lynn share the spotlight. ent and long-time friend of Dr. Lynn's: "We have heard he was the best-dressed, best-groomed, drove the best cars and had the most money." Dr. Morrow said he looked upon the dinner as a reunion ina close community. His own self- assessment was typical of his modesty: "I hope I have given you love and respect and a fair measure of good health." He was presented with com- memorative plaques from village residents, the Winchester Dis- trict Memorial Hospital Recreat- ion Association, the Metcalfe and District Lions Club, of which he is a charter member, the Metcalfe Agricultural Society and from Ontario Premier William Davis. (Photo by Rowsell Entertainment for the evening was presented by the Harmony Six orchestra, Phil McVery, Maureen O'Malley, Lynda Craig and Mark Mitchell. Doug Stewart was toastmaster. Organizers of the event were expecting to net at least $500 to be donated to the Winchester Hospit- al. CAST The Castor River dam at Russell Village may be enlarged in a few years as part of the de- velopment program for the South Nation watershed. Also as part of the program, a dam may be built on the Castor at Embrun, a project that has been under consideration for several years. Cecil MacNabb, Morewood postmaster and chairman of the South Nation River Conservation Ode to Doc A poem composed by Russell's Shirley Van Dus- en, writer, artist, and mother of seven children was read June 2 when Dr. Frank Kinnaird was honor- ed for 40 years of devotion to Castor area residents. Illustrated by Mrs. Van Dusen the poem is repro- duced on page 6. Research was done by Lois Rom- bough who asked Mrs. Van Dusen to attempt the poem for inclusion in a special scrapbook depicting Dr. Kinnaird's career. R DAM Authority, told the Castor Review the effectiveness of the Russell dam will be investigated as part of a watershed management study which will take three years to complete. Mr. MacNabb's own feeling is that, while the dam was adequate when installed, it's really too small to hold back a sufficient supply of water during summer months. The primary require- ment for the water is fire prevention. Russell Township Reeve Gast- on Patenaude, an _ executive member of the conservation authority, said a dam is needed at Embrun to help prevent slippage of the sensitive river banks. Mr. Patenaude noted that tons of stone had to be dumped behind the Caisse Populaire to reinforce the bank at that point. He added that he would like to see the Russell dam raised a few feet. Earlier in June, Natural Re- sources Minister Frank Miller announced initial channelization of the South Nation between Chesterville and Brinston, a distance of about 12 miles. The work is expected to alleviate the flooding nuisance. Mr. Miller also announced studies would begin in preparat- ion for minor flood reduction work at Plantagenet. A rock outcrop there impedes free flow of the South Nation. Both projects are part of the development program which also includes the $2.3 million Chester- ville dam now under construct- ion. Implementation of the entire program is expected to take several years and cost as much as $100 million. PLANS Mr. MacNabb emphasized that all South Nation tributaries - the Castor, Scotch, Payne, and Bear- brook rivers - will be included in the management study. The main problem with the Castor and other tributaries is that they don't contain enough water during the summer, the chairman said. It's hoped the problem can be rectified under the development program. The chief objective of the program is to create sufficient water quality and quantity as well as reduce flooding. Combin- ed with sewage treatment facilit- ies being installed in many communities in the watershed, the South Nation system can hopefully be rehabilitated for greater recreational use includ- ing sport fishing. Mr. MacNabb noted the Castor will once a year carry off waste water from the lagoons that will handle Russell and Embrun Sewage. The water will be treated and won't harm the river. Turning to another subject, the chairman said channelization of the Petite Castor River from Highway 31 into Russell Town- ship is almost complete after two years of work and an expenditure of more than $1 million. The project will put an end to summer flash floods. Mr. Patenaude said he is satisfied with the Petite Castor channelization but not with cleanup operations, pointing out that there have been complaints from property owners about excess dirt and rock still to be removed. one down. listed like a junked scow. Nerf toy). unleashed. stair-building. one. Allow for nosing, four. card. to make more sense. Snug. 'Sidewalk Talk By Mark Van Dusen Smirking Stairs The worst part about rebuilding a veranda is tearing the old On the surface, the boards looked rotten enough and she Simple, lay the crowbar to 'er and flatten 'er. Well, maybe they don't make crowbars as good as they used to (I checked mine after a while to make sure it wasn't a new The tongue-and-groove boards gave alright but with a screeching and groaning that sounded like the ghouls of hell She was framed with rough-sawn timber pounded into place with heavy square spikes. No wonder! Once dismantled, things went smoothly - for a while. Slap up the new frame - fresh lumber, shiny nails, level, square, new floor, whack, whack. Slick. Slap up the stairs - ah, yes, the stairs. Two sets of ruined stringers, a lot of time and the odd "Oh, heck'"' is what it finally cost to put up those blithering stairs, to erect civilized access to the new verandah. Stairs. One of the oldest and simplest inventions of Man. The Romans had them, so did the Greeks. They were masters at Why, then, oh, why, with 20th century power tools and graphic illustrations was it so hard? Advice was plentiful and free. Figure your run and rise, said said another, three treads instead of "It'll never fly," abserved a Right. A ramp was beginning Finally, with expert assist- ance from neighbor Ron Vehand ~' motivation from Ottawa pal Mike McDermott (who dropped a hunk of 2 x 10 on Ron's head while trying to shake hands with him), the stairs went up. The old stairs are still out behind the garage. I pass them \._ once in a while. They seem to smirk. yy,