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PRESCOTT The third performance of the Fort Town Concert Association's 2000-2001 season will take place Thursday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Prescott.
The piano duo of Claire Ouellet and Sandra Murray will perform pieces originally written for piano duo or transcribed from the orchestra repertoire. These musicians have earned a reputation throughout Canada and abroad for the excellence of their performances.
Call 925-3200 or 925-5050 for concert ticket information.
The concert series is being offered in conjunction with Jeunesses Musicales of Canada.
SPENCERVILLE A special service will be held Friday, March 2 in Spencerville to mark World Day of Prayer 2001.
The service will begin at 2 p.m. at the United church in Spencerville. All local residents are invited to join in this worldwide event.
The annual World Day of Prayer began in the 1920s as an ecumenical day organized by women in Canada and the United States. This year's service was written by the women of Samoa, an island nation in the South Pacific.
The United churches in Spencerville and Roebuck and St. Andrew's Knox Presbyterian Church in Spencerville are represented in the service's co-ordinating group. The Women's Inter-Church Council of Canada co-ordinates the World Day of Prayer nationwide.For more information, contact Lorraine Cleary at 658-5831.
PRESCOTT The South Grenville District High School Energizers Club is sponsoring a talent show at the school Wednesday, March 7 from 7 to 9 p.m.
All grade levels will be participating in the entertainment, which involves signing, acting and dancing, said organizer Lorna Thain, a Grade 11 student.
Proceeds from the show will support a local charity and extra-curricular activities within the school. Tickets may be purchased at the door.
PRESCOTT Yuk Yuks popular comedy cabaret will be returning to Prescott this Saturday, Feb. 24 at the Royal Canadian Legion.
Art Hitsman of the Prescott Kinsmen Club which is sponsoring the event, said tickets for the show are available by calling 925-1315, or any Kinsmen member. Tickets can also be purchased at the Legion or at Playit Star.
Doors for the event open at 7:30 p.m. The show starts at 8:30, to be followed by a DJ.
By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Two organizations that cater to young people are wondering how they will be affected by renovations to town hall.
Squadron 661 of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets and Prescott Youth for Life have their operations based at the Dibble St. municipal building, although the latter group has relocated to King St. for the winter months.
Steve Madden, who chairs the squadron's sponsor committee, said in an interview he has been told by Mayor Robert Lawn a final decision has not been made. It is also unknown whether the squadron would be allowed to remain at town hall while renovations are carried out this spring and summer.
"It is a big question for us," Madden said.
The Department of National Defence and the Air Cadet League of Canada oversee the formation and operation of squadrons. The Prescott squadron is sponsored by Branch 97 of the Royal Canadian Legion. There are upwards of 70 members between the ages of 12 and 18; squadron members come from as far away as Brockville, Kemptville and Morrisburg, according to Madden.
The local squadron moved into the municipal building 40 years ago after fire destroyed the Prescott Armouries on King St. W. The cadets have been using much of the third floor of the building for classes and training. Now that the gymnasium at town hall is no longer available, the cadets have been using a gym at South Grenville District High School.
Madden said the school could be an ideal location for the squadron. However, the cost of renting space is higher there compared to town hall. The squadron is considered a charity and cannot charge its members entry fees, Madden noted. The squadron would also need office space to store its gear.
The cadet group has been looking into the possibility of acquiring space in the basement of the Centre St. federal building which houses the post office and other government agencies. Madden said the private firm which oversees the facility on behalf of the public works department did not give a positive response when contacted.
The matter has been brought to the attention of Leeds-Grenville MP Joe Jordan, according to Madden.
Even if the federal building were available, the cadets would still have to use a gym at another site. Madden said it appears the squadron may not be able to meet all of its needs at one site no matter which location is used as a base.
But he also noted the only alternative to having to put up with varying degrees of inconvenience may be to disband the squadron.
"We certainly are in a pickle," he said.
"It may spell the beginning of the end for the squadron."
Madden said the squadron would like to retain the use of the third floor of town hall. The squadron is also hoping to find out whether it has to move some or all of its equipment and other stored items if a temporary move is in order.
He believes the program has meant a lot to former cadets and the community as a whole. The squadron teaches respect, discipline and skills which are not available elsewhere; its loss would be felt throughout the area, according to Madden.
Prescott Youth for Life, a drop-in centre based on the ground floor, relocated to a King St. location in late December. The move was to have been for the winter only.
Laurie Kirkby, a member of the Youth for Life board, asked about the status of the ground floor location at a recent town committee meeting.
She was told by council members they do not know what the final plans will be, although it was suggested the two user groups would likely have to vacate the premises temporarily.
Youth for Life was asked to submit a report to the town. The group is a United Way agency that operates a drop-in centre several nights a week for young people from the ages of eight to 18.
By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Spending additional money on a casino that will not be coming to Prescott is a gamble that will not pay off, business leaders in the Fort Town have concluded.
The directors of the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce voted Feb. 15 to return contributions to individuals and businesses; any expenses incurred would be covered by the chamber, the Prescott Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the town. The town would pay half of those costs, with the chamber and BIA splitting the other half.
Sharon Spychi, chairperson of the Friends of the Casino committee spearheaded by the chamber in conjunction with the BIA, said the committee had been informed by Enterprise Canada, the consulting firm hired by local casino backers that the location of the charity casino appears to have already been decided. The committee determined there was no point in going ahead with lobbying efforts at this time.
"I think everyone should be proud of the effort" made at the local level, Spychi said.
Chamber of Commerce President Bill Pakeman thanked Spychi and committee members for the work they did.
Town council agreed earlier this month to match funds raised by the casino committee to a maximum of $10,000. Casino backers reportedly came close to raising that much money. The BIA had pledged $2,500. The Prescott-based Grenville Community Development Centre pledged $1,000 for the development of a business case, it was noted at the meeting.
Private contributions are to be returned once all outstanding invoices have been received. Although they do not expect the bills to be significant, committee members preferred not to speculate on how much money would have to be paid.
John Morris, a chamber director, said at the meeting the casino decision had been made prior to the referendums held in November in Prescott, Brockville, Leeds and Thousand Islands and Gananoque. The referendums were held to ensure voters in Leeds and Thousand Islands the reported victor in the casino sweepstakes voted in favour of having the casino there, according to Morris.
Leeds and Thousand Islands (formerly Front of Leeds and Lansdowne) was ranked first in KPMG's initial marketing analysis completed last spring. Each community voted in favour of a charity casino; the biggest margin of victory on the "yes" side was in Prescott.
Chamber directors agreed Premier Mike Harris and Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman should be sent a letter expressing the chamber's disappointment with the way the charity casino issue has been handled. The BIA has also agreed to do the same.
As for the claim a decision has already been made, corporation spokesperson Jim Cronin told The Journal Monday a "public" and "transparent" process is being followed.
"We understand all communities are anxious," he noted.
Once KPMG has submitted its findings, the corporation and its board of directors will review them. Cronin said he expects the consultants will submit their report very soon.
"I'm not going to guess what the report is going to say," he noted.
The corporation's recommendation will then be reviewed by Tourism, Culture and Recreation Minister Tim Hudak.
Candidate communities will be provided copies of the analysis once a decision has been made, according to Cronin.
Prescott council will send a letter after the casino decision has been announced, Mayor Robert Lawn said Monday. In noting council agrees no additional money should be spent, the mayor added the town has yet to be told Prescott will not be the location of the charity casino.
PRESCOTT Plans are being finalized to relocate the World War II Cenotaph and the World War I Memorial, the Royal Canadian Legion Millennium Committee has reported.
The cenotaph is to be moved from its present location beside the library on Dibble St. to the grounds of Fort Wellington. The memorial which now stands at Centennial Park will be moved to the front lawn of the Fort Wellington Legion Branch 97 property on Henry St.
Committee representative Ed Greene presented the Legion's plans to town council at its Monday night meeting. The Legion is seeking council's consent to proceed with the moves.
The cenotaph is to be moved to a permanent and prominent site at the fort. The committee has reached an agreement with Parks Canada to relocate the cenotaph to a site adjacent to the fort's parking lot, Greene said. Parks Canada has agreed to provide regular maintenance at the site, he added.
The committee is hoping to have the move completed in time for a rededication during the July 1 weekend, he added.
Greene told council the committee has yet to obtain "real estimates" of how much the moves will cost. However, he noted there are federal and provincial grants available for the cenotaph relocation project.
D.C. Snelling will be the general contractor for the project, Greene told council.
One concern the Legion will have to address prior to the move is the manner in which the cenotaph is anchored. "We can't do too much until we know how it was installed," Greene said. "We'll just have to go prodding at it."
As for the World War I monument, it is felt relocating it to the Legion grounds would give the monument better exposure to the public. The monument is to be moved with the assistance of the Coast Guard and then refurbished; lighting and landscaping will be provided at its new home on Henry St.
"The present condition is that of neglect and if allowed to continue would lead to serious deterioration that is not in keeping with the respect for our veterans in which it was erected," Branch 97 President Ralph Martin stated in a letter Greene read to council.
Greene also noted the cenotaph does not have a crack in it as had been believed. A closer examination revealed discolouration is the problem, he added.
The Legion is also asking for the assistance of Town Engineer Clyde Solomon if required, as well as any monetary assistance that may be available.
Mayor Robert Lawn indicated council would not take long in providing a response to the Legion's request.
"We will not keep you waiting long, sir," he said to Greene.
The previous town council offered verbal support for the cenotaph relocation proposal last fall.
PRESCOTT Municipal staff will have a place to work when proposed renovations to town hall begin this spring.
Prescott council agreed Monday to lease the former Bank of Montreal building at the corner of Edward St. and Churchill Rd. for temporary office and meeting space. The six-month agreement would go into effect April 15 at a cost of $1,000 per month plus utilities. The arrangement could be extended on a month-by-month basis under the same terms and conditions, according to the motion approved by council.
Town officials looked at several locations and found the former bank to be most suitable, Councillor Garry Dewar said. Dewar, who is also a member of the town hall renovation committee established recently, noted the facility is fireproof and air conditioned and should provide enough room for municipal offices and council meetings. The building also has a vault which will be used by the municipality.
The town will be the only tenant when the lease begins this spring; Steve's Golf Academy is the current tenant.
Prescott council has yet to finalize its renovation plans for the Dibble St. municipal building. However, it appears the preferred option will see offices remain on the second floor.
Town officials have indicated they expect the project will go to tender by April and be completed this fall.
The temporary relocation of municipal offices does not include the public library.
OGDENSBURG Military re-enactors from as far away as Nova Scotia, Toronto and Southwestern Ontario converged on Ogdensburg Sunday for the 188th anniversary commemoration of the Feb. 22, 1813 capture of the city by the Prescott garrison.
The re-enactment of the battle took place at Lighthouse Point in the west end of the city and attracted a small crowd from both sides of the river. A member of the re-created Canadian Fencibles said about 100 people took part in the battle, many making special efforts to travel through severe weather conditions from Utica and Rome, N.Y.
The Capture of Ogdensburg has been an annual event since 1984.
The battle saw a combined Anglo-Canadian force under the command of Lieut.-Col. "Red" George Macdonell cross the frozen St. Lawrence and route the U.S. Garrison under the command of Major Benjamin Forsyth.
The 20-acre site resounded to the boom of artillery and rattle of musketry as re-enactors depicted such storied regiments as the Glengarry Light Infantry Fencibles, Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada, Canadian Fencibles and 49th and 89th Regiments of Foot engaged their modern-day counterparts depicting Forsyth's Rifles (First U.S. Rifle Regiment), First U.S. Light Artillery and various militia units.
The original daring early-morning attack on Ogdensburg was carried out by Macdonell, second in command at Prescott's Fort Wellington, in direct contravention of orders issued by the then-military governor of Canada, Sir George Prevost, and was in retaliation for raids conducted by Forsyth and his men on Brockville and Gananoque.
Despite the cautious attitude of his superiors, Macdonell itched for a chance to strike a blow at the foe across the river. On the morning of Feb. 22, 1813, Macdonell of the Glengarry Light Infantry set out from Prescott with a force of some 480 regulars and militia to capture the strong United States military post at Ogdensburg. Advancing across the ice, Macdonell's force presented an easy target for the enemy artillery, but after a fierce battle of about two hours, the American garrison of some 500 men was routed and Ogdensburg fell.
Sunday's recreation of the capture was the kick-off of the 2001 re-enacting season for most War of 1812 re-enactors.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
If Harry Cook could offer any advice for those suffering chest pains, it would be to seek medical attention right away.
"When you start to have pains, for goodness sake, get checked out. It's going to get worse," said Cook, who is on the mend following quadruple bypass surgery at Kingston General Hospital last October.
A resident of Cardinal, Cook credits the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario with taking some of the worry out of his ordeal. The information supplied by the organization was helpful and supportive, and seminars were well-prepared, he noted.
"They were very good," said Cook, who remains active in community affairs.
"You knew exactly what was going to happen. Everything was right on. It took some of the worry out so it wasn't so bad. They have it down like clockwork. I was grateful for the extra help (from the foundation)."
It was on a cold, frosty day in 1986 that Cook first noticed signs of trouble. He couldn't catch his breath, and was diagnosed with angina after a stay at Brockville General Hospital. Angina, or a tightness and pressure in the chest, can occur when the heart muscle is not getting as much oxygen as it needs.
Cook managed well without pain or the use of prescribed nitroglycerin medication for several years, often shovelling snow or doing yard work. Then last summer, he was raking in the yard when he felt chest pains. Within four months he had undergone bypass surgery.
"I wish I hadn't waited this long, but they said it was a good job I did go (for help early)," Cook said, noting he was a little more tired than usual, but his pains were not severe.
"I'm very lucky. I was healed in three weeks. The hospital was good."
Even though some of the hospital's recovery instructions may seem "silly", Mr. Cook said, "follow what they tell you. Use your common sense. I was very fortunate, I healed quick."
If he hadn't gone for help when he did, Cook said he may have suffered a more serious heart attack or stroke.
While Cook is unable to pinpoint exactly what caused his heart problems, he said he had been a heavy smoker up until about 40 years ago. He was diagnosed with non-insulin dependent diabetes in 1991, the same year he retired after 31 years as a transport driver for Phillips Cables.
Cook and his wife, Betty, are now looking forward to enjoying summer camping again. They have taken many cross-country motor-home trips in Canada and the United States, but this year, they may take it a little easier camping at Charleston Lake.
"We don't like to sit around," Cook said, explaining he walks 40 minutes each day on a treadmill.
Prior to his operation, and his wife's knee surgery last spring, they couple walked about two miles each day. When he was younger, Cook enjoyed playing hockey and skating.
Cook, who is now 70, remains active with the Cardinal branch of the Royal Canadian Legion as second vice president and as membership chair. He also serves as treasurer for the Riverside Seniors.
The Cooks also enjoy the company of eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and four children: Larry, who lives in South Carolina, Wendy and Lisa, both of Brockville, and Scott, who lives in the home next to his parents.
MAYNARD - Augusta Township council will be listing for sale four subdivision lots in Domville for $13,500 each.
Reeve George Vail explained at a Feb. 12 meeting of council the lots were given to the township by the developer, Robert Kelso, in lieu of paving the road in the subdivision.
With a cost of approximately $64,000 for paving, Vail said the township would be losing about $15,000, an amount for which the developer is responsible.
The road is now paved.
The lots have previously been listing for sale by the township at a higher price.
MAYNARD Several people were appointed to the Augusta Township Public Library Board at council's meeting Feb. 12.
The library board members are Lynda McKittrick, Anne MacMillan, Lynn Galvin, Jacquie Kelly, Janis Evans, Betty Warren and Bill Carlyle. Councillor Jane Fullarton and Deputy Reeve Morris Stark will be the council representatives on the township's library board.
MAYNARD - A year-end waste management report on recycling in Augusta indicates the township is ahead of other municipalities in the province for dedication to recycling, Councillor Doug Barton said at a Feb. 12 council meeting.
The number of vehicles that went into the Maynard landfill in 2000 totalled 50,597, while 15,270 went to the North Augusta site, he said.
The total weight of recyclable goods was 488 metric tonnes. The amount of cardboard and paper is increasing, but this does not produce any revenue at this time, Barton noted.
About four or five years ago, cardboard was a money maker. Only aluminum cans and white glass bring in revenue at this time, he said.
The provincial government should be giving more grants to large industry to make recyclables profitable again, Barton suggested.
"But we are ahead of the provincial average and the counties average" for recycling rates, Barton said.
"It's just a case of educating the people that if they keep throwing it in the dump, it costs us to have it trucked away.
"If you recycle, you can help reduce those costs, which are your tax dollars."
TORONTO Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman has accepted a new position in the provincial cabinet.
The former consumer and commercial relations minister was sworn in Feb. 8 as economic development and trade minister as part of a cabinet shuffle. Runciman replaces Al Palladini, who resigned from cabinet the previous week.
The local Progressive Conservative MPP has now held five different cabinet posts.
Runciman told The Journal last week he would be meeting early this week with his predecessor and senior staff to get a better handle on the challenges he will face in his new position. "I am just starting the learning process," he said.
The MPP added he is "quite enthused" about the new job and trying to strengthen the provincial economy and stimulate trade, something he said he has always seen as a government priority. However, Runciman acknowledged he is taking over the position at a time when there is "some consensus" about an impending slowdown in the economy being signalled by layoffs in the auto sector.
Runciman assumed the post of consumer and commercial relations minister following the Conservatives' June 1999 election win. The MPP said he enjoyed that position, adding there were a number of achievements in such areas as public access to electronic government services as well as agencies like the LCBO and the Beer Store.
Runciman conceded the demands of being a minister and a member of four legislative committees puts pressure on his time and the task of representing his constituents.
"It's certainly more difficult when you're in cabinet," he said.
But Runciman added he has good people working at the riding level, and he tries to get out on weekends to meet people and not lose that personal contact.
Runciman was first elected to the provincial legislature in 1981 and has been re-elected five times. His twentieth anniversary as the party's local representative was celebrated last Thursday at the Conservative riding association's annual general meeting.
"It's hard to believe... It seems to have flown by," Runciman said.
He added there have been more ups than downs, and the past 20 years have been for the most part very rewarding.
"There is a high degree of job satisfaction in this position," stated Runciman, who thanks the people of Leeds-Grenville for giving him the opportunity to represent them at Queen's Park.
Prior to being elected MPP, Runciman worked for nearly 20 years at what is now the Nitrochem facility in Maitland.
ALGONQUIN Augusta Township's Friendly Garden Club continues to grow strong, mainly due to the healthy nurturing and care of its members.
Spearheaded by former township librarian Denise Maloney, the group was originally formed in Aug. 1996 to beautify the grounds at the new library.
After the library was moved from its portable classroom at Algonquin Public School to the renovated old schoolhouse just down the highway in 1995, the self-described "gardening fanatics" decided to spruce up the property at the new location.
Through volunteer effort and a love of living green things, the club transformed clay, rocky soil that produced a few shrubs, to a country oasis admired by library patrons and township visitors.
The 25-member group started from scratch, digging up garden borders along three sides of the building, and amending the soil with Henry Streekstra's nutrient mix.
The edging was dug, soaker hoses added, and members donated their expertise and their own plants from home gardens. A 15-foot sugar maple millennium tree has been planted, and a plaque will soon be added.
Marcia Johnstone arranged for a 40-gallon rain barrel to become home for gold fish to keep the mosquito population in check and to prevent the rain water from going rancid. Members also share ideas on various vegetation and colours to ensure the site is attractive throughout the seasons. A garden trellis has been fashioned from willow twigs.
The next step is to extend the borders across the front of the adjacent rink. Ongoing projects include weeding, deadheading, spring and fall cleanup and amending the soil.
Club members have also donated the majority of plants found within the library.
Members meet monthly at the library for informal, friendly meetings, to discuss new projects or share gardening knowledge, and exchange plants, cuttings and seeds. Trips to various flower shows, green houses or garden-related outings are often organized.
All meetings are open to the public. The next meeting, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 21, will feature guest speaker and township resident Connie Mitchell of Future Releaf, an environmentally conscious gardening and landscape service. She will be discussing the use of native shrubs to attract birds.
Club member Laurie Young said they have received many positive comments on the attractive gardens that have become a real show-stopper.
"When a bunch of people get together who enjoy gardening, the energy just hits the roof," Young said. "The ideas just come out."
Many of the members have a garden specialty: Streekstra has great success with begonias, Maloney has 40 different varieties of iris in her home garden, and Johnstone has 101 plants inside her home. But you don't have to be a gardening expect to join, members say. They're happy to share their knowledge and zest for green things, if only through a phone call.
For more information on the garden club, contact Johnstone at 926-2671.
PRESCOTT Town council has been asked to support in principle a proposed change room and portable washroom facility to be located just west of Prescott and south of County Road 2 near Merwin Lane.
Graham Cudlipp led a delegation of residents of the area and diving enthusiasts that outlined to town council Monday the group's proposal to have a facility for scuba divers established on land owned by the Township of Augusta. Township council offered a reasonably positive response last week when the group made its pitch in Augusta, Cudlipp told Prescott council.
"I am hoping it is of interest to Prescott as well," he said.
Volunteers would see the facility is secured each night and that garbage is collected on a regular basis.
Mayor Robert Lawn told Cudlipp his request would be discussed at the committee level and there would be a response in the near future. The mayor also indicated he would like to think council will support the initiative.
The Maynard Public School grade 7 and 8 public speaking final competition was held Thursday, Feb. 15 at the school.
Ten finalists selected from over 140 speakers delivered their speeches in the gymnasium in front of their grade 7 and 8 classmates, staff and guests.
Matthew Fox won the gold medal with a speech on the making of the movie "The Matrix". Geoff Millard was the silver medalist with his speech "Avalanches" and Colin Thain won bronze with his speech "Guitars". The winners are eligible to go on to the Legion Public Speaking Competition which will be held Feb. 20 in Spencerville.
Public speaking is an important part of the elementary school curriculum. Students start in grades 1 to 3 with story telling. Primary students choose a favourite story and tell it to their classmates.
This gives children their first experience speaking to a large group of their peers. By Grade 4 students are expected to write their own speeches to deliver to their class. Speech writing is taught in class, including how to catch the audience's attention with a snappy introduction and a thought-provoking conclusion.
Mr. Barrington, who teaches Grade 8 at Maynard school, says students could choose to write a speech to provide information, to explain a process or event or simply to entertain.
Many students did extensive research on their topics. Students were judged on their fluency, speech content, expression, volume, articulation, poise, eye contact and dependency on cue cards. Barrington congratulated all of the finalists on their outstanding efforts.
JOHNSTOWN The Grenville Fish and Game Club sponsored another successful pike derby Saturday, with 250 anglers participating in the event at Elevator Bay, near the Bridgeview Marina.
Derby chairman Mac Peterson said it was a "super, fantastic" day, with 229 adults and 21 junior fishers registered to take part in the derby. Anglers travelled from as far away as Cornwall, Orleans and Gananoque.
There were 63 pike caught, of which 47, including the largest of the day, were released.
Seven perch were weighed in for the free children's perch derby, held in conjunction with the pike derby. Each child received a gift package which contained items from local businesses and manufacturers. Free hot chocolate was served to children all day. Curtis Visser won a trophy for a .44 lb. perch.
The temporary fishing village on the ice consisted of about 75 structures, which ranged from a tent to a camper trailer, Peterson said. The derby boundary limits were from the Johnstown grain elevator east to the west boundary of Grenville Park.
Prizes of $100 were awarded for the largest fish caught in each two-hour time period. Winners were Dan Hunt, who won twice, for fish that weighed in at 6.94 lbs. and 6.82 lbs.; Shawn McCoye, for a weight of 4.64 lbs.; Glen Robinson, at 12.48 lbs. for the largest catch of the day; and Brad Gipson, at 6.54 lbs.
Hidden weight prizes were awarded to Blake Sullivan (3.72 lbs.); Tom Wert (3.38 lbs.); Ann Baily (2.5 lbs.) Jim Hodge (4.86 lbs.) and Richard Seguaine (4.24 lbs.)
SPENCERVILLE Residents of the Spencerville area now have access to a bigger and better public library.
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon to mark the official opening of the building. The new library is located on Henderson St. (formerly Victoria) a short distance from Centennial Public School. The library used to be housed in a small building on the school property; the new facility measuring 28 feet by 60 feet is at least twice the size of the old one, civic leaders noted at the opening.
Marie Thomson, the former Edwardsburgh council representative on the township's library board, said it is nice to see the community project reach a successful conclusion.
"I am glad it is done," she said. "It's been a struggle... but it is such an improvement" over the old library, Thomson added.
The new location was purchased in June 1999 by the Township of Edwardsburgh. A partnership involving the municipality, its public library board and the Friends of the Edwardsburgh Library was formed, according to Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Mayor Dave Dobbie.
In addition to acquiring the property, the township provided a new foundation, roof, siding and other infrastructure requirements. The library board and Friends group raised funds for the new branch through events and donations from groups and individuals. Both Thomson and Dobbie noted the donation of $20,000 by the Connell family is what got the project moving.
"It is important for people of all ages to have a library," said Ruth Connell, who attended the ceremony and cut the ribbon to officially open the facility.
"Children have an opportunity to use the library and gain a lot of knowledge in an enjoyable way," she added.
An estimated $35,000 in donations has been received. Thomson pegged the total cost of the project at about $125,000, although she noted a final figure has yet to be determined.
She acknowledged the project has taken longer than expected, but most of the work was completed prior to the amalgamation of Edwardsburgh and Cardinal at the beginning of this year. The new facility is known officially as the Spencerville Branch of the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Public Library; the other branch is in Cardinal.
Many people who attended the open house Sunday had good things to say about the new library and its many features. Librarian Marva Sothmann said the old facility made it difficult to offer special programs. The absence of usable space, running water and washrooms meant that programs would have to be kept short or held at other facilities such as the Legion.
But that will change at the new library, according to Sothmann. There are more tables and chairs for people to sit and read. Storytelling and crafts programs for children will be offered during the upcoming March Break.
The property's proximity to the school is seen by library and municipal officials as a major asset.
The mayor said the new library is an example of infrastructure a community needs for its residents and to entice growth.
"It's great to see a facility like this," Dobbie stated.
There is still some work to be done at the new library. In addition to an entrance ramp and other items at the front of the building, air conditioning is to be installed.
Additional features such as a finished basement may also be considered down the road, Thomson said.
Harry Cook, a quadruple bypass recipient, on the importance
of getting quick medical attention
We long suspected that Prescott was not really in contention to receive the proposed Ontario government's charity casino, but we hoped that our town's struggling economy would catch MPP Robert Runciman's attention and he would pass along a recommendation to his cabinet colleagues. Boy, were we naive.
Word has filtered down from inside sources on the Queen's Park scene that the casino location was a done deal even before the selection of the four competing municipalities was announced by Premier Harris early last year. The government word was that four municipalities were graded on the strength of Lansdowne being the first choice, Gananoque second, Prescott third and Brockville fourth. Word on the street was that the considerable number of Ontario Tory heavyweights in Front of Leeds and Lansdowne had flexed their political muscles and said as sure as Bob's our uncle, this casino is coming to our municipality.
Premier Harris's decision to put the casino question to a vote in a referendum in last November's municipal election was nothing more than window dressing and an attempt to make the whole casino location decision look legitimate. The referendum, at best, was a safeguard just in case residents of the new Leeds and Thousand Islands municipality voted the casino down. As it turned out they had the strongest "anti-casino" vote in the riding, and Prescott had by far the strongest "pro-casino" vote. But this democratic process had no influence on a decision that had already been made.
If Prescott hopes to receive any political favours in the future, we have to get more involved, especially in provincial politics. We have to support local men and women who want to be part of the provincial riding executive and once there we have to encourage them to lobby for Prescott. We need a few prominent and influential Prescott or neighbouring township citizens who are willing to lobby for our area from inside the riding association. This is how we curry political favours. We do it from the inside and not from the outside. We do it with favours and not with threats. We do it by gaining grassroots respect within the party, and not by threatening to vote Liberal.
And do you know why? MPP Bob Runciman couldn't care less if everyone in Prescott voted Liberal because he would still win the next election. He would care, however, if we had a few influential local party supporters from Prescott who deserved some political favours. We have seen the enemy and the enemy is us. It is not the Ontario Conservative cabinet. It is not local MPP Bob Runciman. It is us because we have refused to co-operate and play the political game.
John Morris, Managing Editor
I have always been and will always be a non-smoker. Even though I have some understanding of why cigarettes are addictive, I have never been attracted to the concept. My father kicked the habit when I was a kid, and much to my chagrin my mother has not been able or willing to do the same. But as much as I detest smoking and would not lose sleep over the demise of cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products, I do not always feel completely comfortable about efforts by the state to limit or outlaw the use of what is for all intents and purposes a legal product for anyone over the age of 18.
Although I am aware research shows most people are not at risk of starting to smoke if they have made it through their teens without picking up the habit, I am somewhat troubled that I could be fined for supplying a pack of smokes to an 18-year-old but underagers are allowed to congregate in public areas and light up in plain view without fearing a visit from the cigarette cops. If an 18-year-old is given the responsibility of voting or the privilege of seeking a full driver's licence, why is it an offence for that person to be sold or given tobacco products? If that person is old enough to be considered an adult in a court of law and be held accountable for his or her actions, why shouldn't he or she have the right to choose whether to smoke the same evil sticks that have struck down hundreds of thousands of people? I dislike choosing to defend the rights of young adults whose decision to try cigarettes could ultimately lead to their untimely demise, but I still have difficulty understanding why we as a society accept laws aimed at making it tough for 18-year-olds to smoke or drink alcoholic beverages yet we are not always doing a hell of a lot to curb or deflate advertising campaigns, social pressure and natural curiosity that make the temptation to try those products oh so difficult to resist.
Jacking up the price of a pack of smokes is one way to take cigarettes out of the hands of some Canadians and put money into the hands of smugglers. Unfortunately, it is a quick fix that does not address the real public health issue. Tobacco companies are taking it on the chin in civil courts, are being told what they can and cannot put on their packaging, are being prohibited from sponsoring sports and the arts, and have been demonized for not telling the public the truth about the pitfalls of smoking. But those points and the ongoing effort to educate the public about the dangers of smoking will undoubtedly continue to come up short as long as young people see their elders smoking and see smoking as something adults can do, even if it ends up killing them.
John A.H. Morris
Miss Luci presented Nanna Beth with four little girl puppies two weeks ago and we are happy to announce that both mother and daughters are doing well even though this is an exceptionally large litter for a first-time Yorkshire terrier mother. The blessed event took place in a private canine facility where, unlike our human hospitals, round-the-clock care is provided for five or six weeks.
When Miss Luci does return to the puppy palace at 44 Vista, she will just be bringing one of her little girls home with her. This will be Little Maggie, named after our late Aunt Maggie of East Yorkshire who was as Yorkshire as a turf agent, beach donkeys and a good pint on the way to worship on Sunday morning.
Reason for bringing Little Maggie to Nanna's place is so she can be raised as a person, just like Miss Luci was. There's no sense in wasting 40 years of motherhood and grandmotherhood on just little, girl humans.
The three other sisters will not be cast to the wilds of North Augusta where they have been learning life skills and sandbox, however. We understand they are destined for the Moors of Montague Township where a retired Yorkshire shepherd, now a professional border collie trainer, will teach the three little sisters how to herd grasshoppers, small rodents, and outcast provincial Tories who did not vote Alliance in the last federal election.
By even adding just one more little girl Yorkie to our household up in the 'View, the heavily-weighted female dominance will be even more notable. This is certainly not a household where even the most basic of male rights are observed, honoured or noticed.
This was obvious right from the get-go back in 1959 when, although there were only two of us at home at the time, the lady of the household outnumbered the gentleman, one to one.
What gave us this insight into the female dominance in our household are just two simple words. Closet Space! Over the next 40 years it did not matter whether there was only one lady in the household or four (one winter we had great grandma, grandma, daughter and granddaughter under one roof) the lack of a male presence was always obvious by his lack of personal closet space.
Over the years, each time we upgraded our residence we added more closet space. No matter how much more we added, however, our share never increased. In fact, over the course of a couple of years our meagre amount of closet space was constantly threatened.
A good point in support of dwindling closet space is our present castle.
In the original house three of the four bedrooms had two large closets each. The only one allotted to yours truly was the smallest, although it was the only walk-in of the lot. What this meant really, was that you walked in and backed out, very much like a Northwest Airline washroom.
Even after the fledglings had fled the nest, leaving four, large empty closets, our share remained a small walk-in for all seasons, while the surplus ones were divided into the four seasons, plus a big one labelled "current".
About 10 years ago when we decided to "seniorize" the castle by adding a large, ground floor ensuite with extra wide doorways, a drive-in washroom with a whirlpool, outside access via ramps and a large deck accessible through double french doors, we decided la pièce de résistance would be 150-square-foot walk-in closet with yards of hanger space and plenty of floor-to-ceiling shelving and drawers.
This was to be a closet to end all closets.
Not only that, but we were allotted our own half, with the small proviso that we vacate our upstairs walk-in. No problem.
Then it started to happen.
Because our wardrobe had been governed by our lack of closet space the past 35 years, we didn't have enough clothes to even come close to filling our half of the closet. No problem.
With just one suit, two jackets and four pairs of slacks (including our jeans) and about 10 shirts, our hanging space was less than half full. Good place for those extra fall and winter coats, we were told.
Our four sweaters and one turtleneck didn't even fill one of the partitioned shelf compartments. Great place to store ski sweaters, turtlenecks, extra long johns, aprés ski outfits and etc. and etc., so that it looked like the west wall at Dave Jones Sports. My half of this rapidly-changing closet included four, deep drawers. You guessed it! Our smalls needed less than one drawer, and that's what I got.
As I was gradually squeezed out of the closet, I learned to cope, however.
One jacket stays in the closet with the black suit while the other is draped over a straight black chair. Our four pairs of shoes are hidden under the bed, the couch, and the TV. Our freshly-ironed shirts hang securely on the handles of our electric treadmill, and our clean socks found a home in the same drawer as our smalls.
With Little Maggie moving in soon, we wonder which part of our dwindling male domain will come under attack next.
Cardinal may be the coldest place weather-wise a team of English hockey players has ever visited, but it has the warmest hearts and biggest generosity they could have experienced.
On Saturday, Cardinal and the South Grenville Minor Hockey Association played host to a delegation of 90 people from the Swindon Junior Ice Hockey Club in England to play a series of exhibition games. The games were sponsored by the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association.
"This is one of the coldest places I've ever been to," said the Swindon team organizer, John Dickens, as he sat trying to keep warm in the crowded stands watching a game. However, he added the trip had been "absolutely brilliant," and found Cardinal to be friendly and welcoming.
"Everyone is prepared to bend over backward for us," Dickens said, noting the Cardinal games had attracted the largest number of spectators so far on their trip. The group was also scheduled to play games in Ottawa, Kanata, Carleton Place, Nepean and Barrhaven over a seven-day period.
"It's a big thrill for all these kids to be in the best country in the world for playing hockey," Dickens said. "This is the home of ice hockey. This is what it's all about."
He described the area as being "very pretty, like a picture postcard. I'm very impressed. The trip has been superb."
Dickens said playing hockey in Canada was an opportunity of a lifetime for the group, who had played more hockey in a week on this trip than in two months at home. Team players were expecting to learn and improve their game.
Swindon is located in Southwest England, midway between London and Bristol, and has a population of about 200,000.
Dickens, who is a Headteacher of a primary school in a village near Swindon, said he hoped this trip would lay down some roots for a future exchange. He explained, however, their group found prices for such things as meals, hotels and transportation much less expensive than in England, and a Canadian contingent would find prices in England prohibitive unless they billeted.
While scores were kept in the games with the Atom and Bantam levels from the South Grenville teams, local organizer Sandra McNairn stressed the intent of the games was a cultural exchange and for fun.
It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a game of international hockey, she said. "The kids are so excited to be doing this," McNairn said. "It's the talk of the town. Everybody has pitched in," she said, adding several donations of souvenirs and gifts had been received to present to the visitors.
The players on the Swindon team ranged in age from five-year-old "Flying" Floyd Taylor, who scored a goal while playing in Kanata, to 16-year-olds.
SPENCERVILLE The hiring of a full-time economic development officer for North and South Grenville is being studied by muncipipal leaders.
The Feb. 15 meeting in the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal municipal building was attended by Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Mayor Dave Dobbie, Prescott Mayor Robert Lawn, Augusta Reeve George Vail and North Grenville Mayor Bruce Harrison.
There was interest expressed in hiring a person on a full-time basis, Dobbie said at Edwardsburgh/Cardinal council Monday night.
Harrison will be studying the cost effectivness of hiring a full-time person, he added.
Dobbie said South Grenville would benefit from linking up with North Grenville.
"We got to get tied to the North some way," Dobbie said. "If we get leftovers from the north, hey, that's great".
SPENCERVILLE Council has given local Legions a tax break.
Council passed a resolution exempting the Cardinal and Spencerville branches of the Royal Canadian Legion from paying its portions of municipal taxes for the year.
Citing a passage from the Municipal Act, Mayor Dave Dobbie said there is a provision for municipalities to exempt such organizations as the Legion for up to ten years. Part of council's decision was to look at the tax exemption on a year-to-year basis.
The Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Council was in agreement that Legions give back significantly to the community.
The united counties have also exempted area Legions from paying its portions of taxes.
This leaves the municipality's two Legions having to only pay the education tax.
The former Village's council exempted the Cardinal Legion last year. For the Spencerville Legion, it will the first year it has received the tax exemption.
SPENCERVILLE Four new monitor wells will be drilled at the Pittson Landfill Site.
Council gave its approval to have the new wells drilled at a cost of $6910. Over time the wells have been destroyed, resulting in the need to have new ones dug. The wells monitor such things as salt levels and chemical leaching.
PRESCOTT The Jr. 'B' Rangers ended its tough season this week with a pair of losses to the Brockville Tikis and Gananoque Islanders.
The Rangers, who only squeezed out seven wins in the 44-game season, lost 7-2 to Brockville when the Tikis visit edthe Cardinal Community Centre Feb. 17.
The Rangers took a 1-0 lead over the Tikis, who finished in fourth place ahead of the Rangers with a record of 19-23-2. Shaw Coville scored.
The Tikis answered at 6:07 with a goal by Brad Sheffield.
From there on in, it was Tikis netting the goals until late in the third when Allan Malcomson scored, assisted by Glen Mellan and assistant captain Lucas Spencer.
With less than two minutes left in the first, Sheffield scored again.
In the second period, the Tikis scored three more goals: Sheffield at 13:42 on route to a five-goal game; Chris Leeder at 7:21; and Sheffield at 7:09l Chasey Kelly.
In the third period, Casey Kelly scored at 2:25 and with only 50 seconds left on the clock, Sheffield scored his fifth goal of the game.
In the game against the Islanders Sunday, the Rangers were shut out 4-0.
All-star selections
Rangers captain was selected to the Rideau division veteran all-star team. Libby, 19, played defence for the Rangers.
Goalie Mick Wells, 15, was selected the Rideau division rookie all-star team.
PRESCOTT Canadian hockey pride will be on the line Sunday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at the Leo Boivin Community Centre as the Rideau St. Lawrence Minor Bantam Kings face off against a touring Swedish bantam hockey club.
Farjestads Bollklubb, Sweden's most successful hockey club of the modern era, has sent more than 20 players to the NHL including Magnus Arvidsson of the Ottawa Senators and Jonas Hoglund of the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Also, more than 50 players have gone on to play for the Swedish national team between 1970 and 2000. The bantam team is currently touring Ontario and Quebec seeking top notch Canadian competition.
The Kings' goal is to provide the Farjestads with a mix of skilled competition and Canadian pride. The minor bantam Kings have firmly established themselves as perennial challengers for their division championship, having twice won the ODMHA 'AA' championship title.
This teams boasts several players who have already drawn the attention of both OHL and Central Junior 'A' scouts.
There are projections that the 1986 birth year will produce a number of local draft choices, with the Kings leading the way in the talent pool.
The Kings are led by the veteran players Clay McFadden, a leading scorer from Kemptville and offensively minded defenceman Cody Casselman from Morrisburg. Cory Cassel, also from Morrisburg, is a hard-hitting defenceman, while Mattieu-Phillipe Baribeau from Brockville is solid in net.
The team also includes Mike Robillard of Kemptville, a passionate player in net, and Scott Bradley and Liam Tyrell, both from Chesterville, whose offensive combined with hard-hitting defence adds to the Kings' roster.
Alex Rees of Prescott and Chris Poulsen of Brockville are defensive anchors for the team.
Tom Clarke and Jamie Reilly of Brockville provide steady offensive contributions to the Kings' attack. Ben Bowden and Tim Thomas of Prescott are veterans with grit and determination to succeed.
Tyler Lafortune of Morrisburg is one of the league's fastest skaters and kills penalties with great skill.
The hard-hitting Travis Leach, along with the steady contributions of Ben Baker provide the team with the "Winchester Connection." Rounding out the team is the committed Kurtis Goden, who travels from Pembroke to provide his deft scoring skills to the team.
The team is coached by veteran head coach Dave McFadden, assisted by former local Junior hockey players Geoff Hare and Daryl Kingston.
The game should prove to be a test of European speed and skill versus Canadian skill, determination and local pride. Support is welcome, and a large crowd is expected.
SPENCERVILLE Jan. 11 saw the Rideau St. Lawrence Kings host Outaouais at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre, where they were defeated 6-3.
Scoring for the Kings were Cole Weedmark, Kristian Knapp and Conlin McCabe. Assists went Quincy Evans with two, John MaGuire with two and Weedmark. On Jan. 13, the Kings played host to Gloucester and despite playing a strong game were defeated. Quincy Evans scored two, with Kristian Knapp adding a single. Assists went to Cliff Conquer, Payton Williams, Cole Weedmark and John Maguire.
On Jan. 20, the Kings played host to the Ottawa Sting and came out strong, scoring three in the first period. Conlin McCabe scored first, assisted by Quincy Evans, then Evans scored assisted by Cliff Conquer and Marc Roy, who netted a single unassisted.
Third period action saw two more goals by Kristian Knapp and Conlin McCabe, assisted by Evans and Cole Weedmark, beating the Sting 5-2.
On Jan. 21, the Kings travelled to Outaouais for a rematch and were defeated 4-2. Quincy Evans scored twice, assisted by Ryan Morden, Bergil Naphan and Kristian Knapp.
On Jan. 25, the Kings played host to the Southwest Storm, and were defeated 4-1 despite playing a strong game. Scoring the lone Kings' goal was Roy, assisted by Quincy Evans and Cliff Conquer. On the weekend of Jan. 4, the Kings travelled to Ottawa to participate in the International Hockey Festival.
On Saturday, a skills competition was held. Kings' Payton Williams took home the Top Shooter trophy and John Maguire took home the honours as the Top Rapid Shooter.Kings' Cole Weedmark had a strong showing in the target shooting competition. Kyle Goodwin was strong in the goaltending competition.
SPENCERVILLE Two hundred and forty figure skaters are expected to compete in the Seaway Valley Recreational 2001 at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre Saturday, Feb. 24.
The all-day event, which starts from 8 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m., will have club skaters from all over Eastern Ontario competing, from the beginner level on up. Eleven clubs, including the Edwardsburgh Figure Skating Club (EFSC), which is hosting the event, will be entered.
Other clubs set to field competitors are the Prescott Figure Skating Club, the Cardinal Figure Skating Club, the Perth Figure Skating Club and the Brockville Figure Skating Club.
President of the EFSC, Sandra McNamara, said volunteers and parents have been working for several months to be ready for the annual event, which rotates to different clubs throughout the region each year. The last time the EFSC hosted this event was five years ago.
"We are right on schedule in our preparations," McNamara said.
The competition is a fundraising event for clubs. Although no admission is charged, clubs can set up raffle tables and sell flowers.
Also, last week, the EFSC began practising for its annual ice show. This year the show is called "Under the Big Top," and will be circus-themed show.
The show will be held on two days, March 17 and March 18. On March 17, the show starts at 7 p.m., while Sunday, the show begins at 2 p.m.
All of the club's 104 skaters are expected to take part in the show. The ice show is another fundraising event for the club.
In recent play, the Rideau St. Lawrence Minor Peewee Kings tied Ontario East 3-3 and defeated the Ottawa Valley Titans 4-2.
Scoring for the Kings were John Rutherford and Brandon Durant both with two goals, followed by Scott Pitt, Dave McGlade and Sean Dowell. Assists went to Pitt and McGlade, both with two. Travelling to Kingston for a tournament, they were matched up against Oshawa, Gloucester and Kingston.
Doing the scoring for the Kings were Todd Irven, Scott Pitt and James Hurley. Assists went to Pitt, Brandon Durant and Sean Dowell.
Kings 2, Storm 6
In match up against a physical Ottawa Storm, the Kings were defeated 6-2.
Scoring for the Kings were Brandon Durant and Scott Pitt. In an exciting game, the Kings and the Ottawa Sting both went scoreless. Jonathon Culter was in net for the shut-out.
Kings 3, Titans 2
On Feb. 17, the Kings beat the Seaway Valley Titans 3-2. Scoring for the Kings were Nathan Murray with two and Scott Pitt. Karl LaBella was in net for the win.
SPENCERVILLE A South Grenville Minor Hockey Association Atom House hockey tournament was hosted at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre Feb. 10, with all three South Grenville teams making it to both the 'A' or 'B' side final games.
South Grenville Team 1 battled South Grenville Team 2 for the 'A' side championship game, with Team 2 winning the championship. Team 3 won the 'B' side.
In game one, South Grenville Team 1 and 3 faced off with Team 1 coming out ahead with a 3-2 victory. Team 1 scorers were Denis Heldens with two goals, Travis Stephenson with one and an assist and single assists to Mike Campbell and Jamie Graham. Player of the Game for Team 1 was Dennis Heldens. Team 3 had two goals from Ryan Armstrong and assists from Daniel Norton, James DeJeet and Dennis Molson.
Game two on the 'A' side saw South Grenville 1 face Kemptville with a 4-2 victory. Goal scorers for Team 1 were Jordan Daw with a goal and an assist. Goals were also scored by Kris Maloney, Tyler Darling, Ory Thorpe and assists went to Brodie Sommerville and Johnathan Arcand. Player of the Game for South Grenville was Tyler Darling.
South Grenville 2 finally saw action after a Cornwall team snowed in for the day gave them a bye.
In a possible one-game elimination, the team came up against a strong Renfrew club. Renfrew, coming off a 7-0 win over Smiths Falls, came out flying with star player Kyle McCredie, who scored two goals in two minutes. That was enough to wake up the sleepy and stiff Rangers. Hank Heycoop set up from a long pass from linemate Mike Marchand, scored late in the first to spark the team. Getting to within one was not only the start of a comeback but also the start of Heycoop's hat trick.
From the opening face-off in the second period, it was Marchand to Heycoop again. Heycoop also scored unassisted in the third period.
A solid defensive effort by Stan McNairn, Jeremy Groulx, Josh Newton, Conner Cleary and Luke Casselman shut down McCredie for the remainder of remainder of the game.
Reunited Joe Murray and Ryan Gilligan put the icing on the cake in the third with each scoring and assisting on the other's goal. Jacob Casselman again was solid in net for the Rangers Team 2. Player of the Game was Hank Heycoop.
The setting for the finals could not be more perfect. South Grenville Team 2 versus South Grenville Team 1. These teams have met more than eight times during the season with the win-loss record split down the middle. The difference between winning and losing usually was one goal.
However, in the tournament, Team 2 seemed to have all the momentum in their favour after a surprise victory over Renfrew. Mike Marchand opened the scoring for Team 2, with a hard shot from a nifty pass from Hank Heycoop. Late in the second, Marchand again, this time received a pass off the boards from defenceman Stan McNairn, sped off down the wing. Marchand fired a low hard shot that eluded Team 1's goalie Blanchette.
Leading 2-0 after two periods, the outcome looked dim for Team 1, but the way the season has been between these two teams one could never be sure.
Travis Stephenson stripped the puck from Team 2's defence and walked in alone to beat Jacob Casselman. Two shifts later Heycoop restored the two goal cushion from a pass from Ryan Gilligan.
Stephenson walked in alone on Casselman to get the goal back.
With 40 seconds left to go and Blanchete on the bench for the extra attacker, Mike Campbell powered his way around the defenders to set up Dennis Heldens for the tying goal.
In the first four-on-four overtime, both Casselman and Blanchete stood on their heads to preserve the tie. During the second overtime, this time three-on-three, the passing trio of Gilligan, Heycoop and Murray went to work.
With a little over a minute gone, Heycoop found Murray wide open in the slot and rifled a shot past Blanchete.
Team 1 Player of the Game was Travis Stephenson and Team 2's was Joe Murray.
Charles Murray said a thank you to the area companies which pitched in for the
Player of the Game, the skills competition and the individual awards. Also,Murray also said thank you to the teams for their help with the raffle table and the time clock.