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By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
Most liquor and beer stores in the area will be open Sunday
and closed Monday.MAYNARD Augusta Township residents can
expect to pay 7.5 per cent more in property taxes this year.
Council passed a bylaw Monday morning adopting the budget and
tax rates for 2001. On a home assessed at $100,000, the increase
equates to $85.93 more residents will be paying, for a total residential
tax bill of $1,233.91. The figure breaks down with $484 going
to the township, $376 earmarked for the county, and education
taking $373.
Without the reduction in the education portion of approximately
9.8 per cent, and the increase in the county rate of approximately
9.3 per cent blended in, the increase in the municipal rate is
24.29 per cent.
Broken down even further, the increase means residents will have
to shell out an extra $7.16 per month, $1.65 more per week, or
24 cents more per day.
Total taxes are due Sept. 28; a penalty of 1.25 per cent per month
is imposed for default as of Oct. 1.
The increase in residential rates is largely due to a shift in
commercial and industrial tax assessments out of the control of
the township. The impact on residential taxes was an 11-per-cent
increase, or $165,000 the township needed to pick up from residents.
Downloaded services from other levels of government, such as the
land ambulance service now under county jurisdiction, also accounted
for increases.
In its budget deliberations, council was able to whittle away
nine per cent in expenditures from last year's figures. Capital
expenditures for 2001 total $432,360, which is included in the
budget of $3,168,463. Capital expenditures in 2000 were $950,000.
Reeve George Vail called the budget "realistic. We had to
cut to bring in a realistic budget," he said. "Some
things that really need to be done are left undone. It is hard
for councils. Council is very sincere in what they do. It may
not make us the happiest, but it's something that has to be done."
Vail commented he would like to have seen a maximum increase of
3.5 per cent. "In these times, a budget should never come
in at one or one point five; that's how you end up falling behind.
I'm not happy with it, but we worked very hard to get it there.
It's reasonable knowing everything we had in front of us,"
such as downloaded services and the change in assessments. "When
you take all those factors in, I think we did quite well."
Among the most noticeable cuts in Augusta may be road work. Councillor
Jane Fullarton indicated it is unlikely any paving will be done
this year. However, she noted, "we have an excellent road
crew and a lot of good things can be done in house," such
as laying gravel and ditching.
By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Editor
PRESCOTT Town officials continue to ponder whether to proceed with renovations to the municipal building on Dibble Street.
Mayor Robert Lawn directed the town's project consultant, Eastern Engineering, to negotiate with the company that submitted the lowest bid as part of a recent tender. Council discussed the town hall project Monday night at a committee-of-the-whole meeting.
Council members and Dave Poole of Eastern Engineering reviewed plans for the three-storey building. Although Poole indicated the low bid received by the town is "an excellent price," he noted changes to the proposal could be made in order to bring the project down to an estimated cost of $750,000.
The lowest of five bids came in at more than $1.2 million. However, excluding major work on the library as well as landscaping and upgrades to the parking lot, the bid on the municipal building falls to about $880,000.
Poole was asked by the mayor to report to council by July 9. has been approved.
There was also talk about retendering a scaled-back renovation project; the firms with the three lowest bids in the first tender would be invited to bid.
But there was also more talk about whether the town should proceed with renovations. Councillor Seeley Pillar reiterated his opposition to "...spending any of the taxpayers' money on a deteriorating 70-year-old building."
Citing input from many residents and his own views, Pillar called for the existing building to be demolished. A smaller two-storey town hall could be built on the Daniels' Hotel property and would be more economical in the long run, according to the councillor. The new building would also house the library. Residential lots created on the Dibble Street property would bring in more tax money, Pillar argued.
"This project would be an asset to the downtown core, increase people to the area and...the extra tax revenue from the sale of lots would make this plan pretty affordable at this time," he stated.
Town residents should voice their opinions if they think such a plan for a new municipal building is sound, Pillar concluded.
As for the ongoing and sometimes frustrating debate over the status of the municipal building, Councillor Terry McConnell remarked he is sick of talking about it.
"I'd can it right now," he said.
Some council members have indicated they do not want to make a final decision until the town finds out if its SuperBuild funding application to renovate the library has been approved.
PRESCOTT Veterans from both sides of the border will be getting together in South Grenville this weekend.
The Prescott and Spencerville branches of the Royal Canadian Legion will host the 42nd get-together of the Canadian and American Veterans Reunion Association (CAVRA). Ralph Martin, one of the organizers of the reunion, pointed out 18 Legion branches and 27 veterans' organizations in the U.S. belong to CAVRA.
Members will have a chance to socialize and pay tribute to their colleagues who gave their lives for their country.
The first day of the reunion will focus on Spencerville. Branch 604 will host a barbecue Friday afternoon during registration. The evening's festivities at the Legion Hall include a queen pageant, a tradition at these reunions. As of earlier this week, 15 young women between the ages of 14 and 18 had registered for the pageant.
The focus shifts to Prescott Saturday. A CAVRA parade featuring reunion participants and many other organizations will form at Centennial Park at 11 am and begin marching east on King Street at about noon. The rededication of the Prescott cenotaph will take place at Fort Wellington at 1 pm, followed by an exchange of flags involving Canadian and American participants.
Martin noted the parade will include the OPP Pipe and Drums, the Spencerville Pipe Band and other groups. He expects upwards of 1,000 people will take part in the parade and cenotaph rededication.
Relocating the cenotaph to Fort Wellington means more visitors to Prescott will see it, according to Martin. "They're going to realize veterans mean a lot to the community," he said.
The final day of the reunion begins at 8 am with breakfast at the Legion hall. A flag-raising ceremony will take place at 11 am, followed by a barbecue and entertainment from 3 pm to 7 pm.
Martin said events such as the reunion emphasize the importance of remembering those who served their countries. He noted Canadians and Americans fought in the War of 1812, but have served together in many conflicts since as well as in peacekeeping missions.
Local air and sea cadets will also be participating in the reunion. Martin said their contribution is important, adding many may go on to serve their country and shape its future.
"I am very proud of all of them," he said.
PRESCOTT Canada Day will be a holiday for most people, but not necessarily on July 1.
The national holiday falls on a Sunday this year. Canada Day is one of eight days each year on which most stores must be closed.
However, government regulations indicate in the event July 1 is a Sunday, the statutory holiday becomes Monday, July 2. In essence, Canada Day the holiday will take place Monday.
This means most government offices and agencies will be closed Monday. Banks and financial institutions will also be closed.
Retailers in areas with tourism designations will be allowed to open Monday. Such is the case in Prescott, where at least a few of the downtown merchants contacted by The Journal indicated their stores will be open Monday, or they are still considering the option. The best bet is to check with the stores to see when they will be open this weekend. Most retailers in Prescott are indicating they will be open Sunday, July 1.
A random polling of businesses in Cardinal indicated most would be closed Sunday and Monday. Cardinal is hosting a number of Canada Day activities this year, many of which will be held at the Legion.
Most liquor and beer stores in the area will be open Sunday and closed Monday.
PRESCOTT The offices of the Prescott Journal and St. Lawrence Printing will be closed Monday, July 2 to mark the Canada Day holiday.
The deadline for display and classified advertising for the July 3 edition of The Journal is Friday, June 29 at 3 pm. Letters to the editor and other editorial submissions should also be submitted no later than Friday afternoon.
PRESCOTT There is still time to see the Bluenose II.
The schooner was scheduled to dock at Prescott last night and is to depart at about noon today. The replica of Canada's most famous ship is on its way to the tall ships festival in Kingston.
PRESCOTT Organizers of a fireworks presentation in Prescott this weekend are hoping to get an early start to Canada Day festivities.
The Town of Prescott and the CAVRA Reunion of veterans from Canada and the United States will stage the fireworks display Sunday, July 1 at about 12:01 am at Fort Wellington.
PRESCOTT Fort Wellington will be marking Canada Day with a number of special activities.
A cannon firing and flag-raising ceremony will begin Sunday at noon. Canada Day cake and refreshments will be served at 12:30 pm, followed at 1:30 by a military drill and uniform presentation.
In addition to crafts and face painting, children will be invited to enlist in the British army to learn military drills. A mock battle will take place at 2:30 pm.
An 1812 uniform and musket presentation will follow at 3:30 pm. Live music will be provided throughout the afternoon. There will also be a giant birthday card for everyone to sign.
Admission will be free Sunday. For more information, call 925-2896.
PRESCOTT The first in a series of Sunday concerts will take place July 1 at 7 pm.
The Brockville Concert Band will perform at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre at Prescott harbour.
In case of rain, the concert will be presented at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.
Admission is free; donations will be accepted. The concert series is organized by Norm Fortier and supported by sponsors.
Sunday concerts at the outdoor theatre will begin at 7 pm in July and 6:30 pm in August. The final concert of the season is set for late August.
By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Editor
PRESCOTT The road to the town's 2001 budget is proving to be a long one.
A budget meeting scheduled to take place last Thursday was postponed.
Mayor Robert Lawn said the June 21 meeting was postponed to help town officials "come to grips with the many changes with the whole process." Getting used to new computer programs as well as many new policies and regulations imposed by the province is something with which Prescott and other municipalities are struggling, Lawn noted. Reassessment has also resulted in a reduced tax base.
The mayor said the delay is not a serious issue. Council and the community need a broader overview of the budget picture, he added.
The budget meeting is now set for next Wednesday evening. A budget bylaw would then be presented at a special council meeting July 9.
The residential tax rate in Prescott is expected to increase by as much as three per cent to make up for lost assessment and a shift towards lower rates for commercial and industrial properties.
Council has yet to decide whether it will impose an additional increase to cover the municipality's operating expenditures. However, departmental budgets have been reviewed and adjustments have been made by council.
The town must also decide which capital projects it will handle this year, and how to fund them.
Council voted last week to ask Rideau St. Lawrence Utilities (RSL) for part of the town's share of the proceeds from the merger of the former Prescott Public Utilities Commission and three other municipal utilities.
The mayor said the town's 50-per-cent equity of its RSL holdings will amount to about $960,000. Although the agreement involving the town and RSL enables the municipality to request those funds, Lawn noted it was only recently town officials were advised by RSL the transfer could proceed.
The RSL payment has not been an issue during council's budget deliberations to date, according to the mayor.
"We have never discussed what we would do with this," Lawn said.
The mayor noted the previous council planned to apply money from the utilities merger to the cost of constructing a new town hall.
BROCKVILLE A local restaurant has been recognized by Ontario's Eat Smart! program that encourages healthy dining in restaurants.
Angelo's Restaurant, north of Johnstown, was the only restaurant in South Grenville to receive the award.
The program is sponsored locally by the Tri-Health Team, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario and the Canadian Cancer Society. This is the first time the two-year-old provincial Eat Smart! program has been available in this area.
Restaurants are awarded the Eat Smart! designation by meeting high standards in three areas. The categories are: providing a variety of healthier food choices on the menu and by request, having kitchen staff certified in food safety and providing more non-smoking seating than is required by municipal laws.
The award recipients receive a certificate, door decal and promotional material. The designation is valid for one year, when the restaurants are re-inspected. As well, a dining guide featuring the award-winning restaurants will be produced and distributed this summer to assist diners when deciding where to eat.
There are currently 564 restaurants across Ontario participating in the program.
The program guidelines state the restaurants must provide at least four vegetable or fruit choices, excluding deep fried foods or those with heavy cream sauces. There must be at least two grain products, not including such items at danishes, donuts or muffins. If milk is served, it must be either two per cent, one per cent or skim. At least one entre must be prepared using a lower-fat cooking method, such as steaming, baking, poaching, broiling, roasting or barbecuing. One lower-fat dessert, such as angel food cake or frozen yogurt, must be offered. If a children's menu is available, mile or 100 per cent fruit juice must be offered.
Upon request, the restaurant must provide at no additional cost to the customer, milk as a substitute to cream, and gravies, sauces and dressings must be served on the side.
A substitute for fries and calorie-reduced or fat-free salad dressings must be available. Also, butter, margarine, sour cream or mayonnaise must be served on the side and not used on entrees, side dishes, vegetables or sandwiches.
Visible fat and skin from meat must be removed prior to serving. Information about recipe ingredients must be available and half-size portions need to be available. Vegetable sticks, salad, potato or rice must be offered as an alternative to fries in children's meals.
For more information on the Eat Smart! program, contact Tania Zanelli or Susan Healey at the health unit at 345-5685, or 1-800-660-5853.
PRESCOTT A local truck driver has been named to a group of drivers that will impart their knowledge about the trucking industry.
Spencerville resident and Kriska Holdings Ltd. driver Danny Whiteman is among eleven drivers selected to make up the Ontario Trucking Association Ontario Road Knights.
A Road Knight is chosen for a two-year term, and will speak to the public about trucking safety and the need to increase it.
The selection process took place in Toronto, where a panel of judges from government, media, police and the trucking association picked the 11 drivers to be provincial-wide representatives for the association.
Whiteman has driven transport trucks for more than 28 years and has accumulated nearly six million collision-free kilometres. He has also won numerous driving awards.
Whiteman said he was able to stay collision-free for so many years because of his awareness of not only his vehicle but others while hauling goods.
Currently, Whiteman is a driver/trainer, which entails accompanying new drivers on hauls and pointing out the rights and wrongs they are doing while on the road.
During Whiteman's two-year term he, like the other Knights, will hit a cross-section of different groups to deliver the trucking safety message.
Among the groups the Road Knights will reach are community groups, business associations, seniors' organizations and schools.
There have been 40 drivers named to the group since its inception in 1995.
PRESCOTT It is time for South Grenville to ante up when it comes to trying to attract doctors to the area, according to the co-chair of a physician recruitment campaign based at Brockville General Hospital.
Bill Pakeman believes the public and private sectors must work together to deal with the shortage of doctors in the Brockville area. Pakeman, who is also president of the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce, said at a chamber directors meeting last Thursday it is important for the citizens of South Grenville to support the recruitment program.
A recruiter has been hired as part of the initiative to get more doctors to establish practices in the area. Pakeman suggested directors speak to their municipal representatives and ask them to support the project.
Prescott council was asked earlier this year to contribute $6,000 per year for five years. Council was told that represents about 10 per cent of the municipal portion of the $150,000 to $200,000 needed to run the program.
Mayor Robert Lawn noted at the meeting the town has received many requests for financial support, including one from the recruitment program. The requests are being considered as part of council's ongoing budget process, he added.
Council was to have had a budget meeting last Thursday at which a decision on the physician recruitment request might have been made. However, the meeting was postponed until July 3.
Some councillors at a recent budget meeting indicated they were unsure the town could afford to contribute to the recruitment program, even though they support the intent of the project. The town is already dealing with a commitment of $22,500 per year for five years to a capital program at Brockville General Hospital; there are still three years left in that commitment.
Pakeman noted the City of Brockville has made a financial commitment to the physician recruitment program. Other municipalities are either considering funding requests or have decided not to contribute this year. Formal presentations have yet to be made to councils in Augusta and Edwardsburgh-Cardinal townships.
A number of donations from the private sector have been received, according to Pakeman. DuPont Canada has pledged $5,000 per year for the next five years, he noted.
LEEDS-GRENVILLE Nearly two-thirds of Canadian Alliance party members in Leeds-Grenville are in favour of an early leadership review, according to a survey conducted by the party's riding association.
In light of the ongoing debate over the leadership of Stockwell Day, local party members in good standing were asked if they favour an immediate leadership review or prefer to wait for the scheduled review next April. Sixty-four per cent of those who voted support an early review; 36 per cent are in favour of waiting until next year.
Brian DesRochers, president of the local Alliance constituency association, noted in a news release the results of the survey will be sent to the Canadian Alliance National Council.
Survey results were announced last Thursday at the riding association's AGM held in Brockville.
Even with the ongoing leadership debate and the expiration earlier this month of a number of memberships originating from last year's federal leadership race won by Stockwell Day, Leeds-Grenville has more than 1,000 Alliance members.
About 100 members attended the annual meeting. Among those on hand were Canadian Alliance co-chair Ken Kalopsis, Ontario Election Readiness chair Andrew Hodgson and Eastern Ontario Volunteer chair Bob Armstrong.
Gord Brown, the Alliance candidate who lost a close race to MP Joe Jordan in last November's federal election, was the guest speaker at the meeting.
A new board of directors was elected.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT The secret to success for a long-time Boundary Street Public School teacher retiring this month is being a friend to his students, as well as an instructor and leader in the classroom.
Jim Powers, who is leaving Boundary after 31 years, said friendship is a powerful tool in encouraging excellence in students. With that extra bond in place, students will "blossom in all kinds of skills and abilities.
"I think the secret of a teacher - the number one criteria - is that you have to like kids, respect them and want the best for them," said Powers, who is affectionately known by his students as Mr. P. "Then you won't have any trouble with kids giving you their best effort and getting a really good student in return.
"They know when they come in my door I'm really happy to see them and I'm sincerely interested in them. You have to be a friend besides a teacher.
"I want them to use all their talent," Powers explained. "Even though I'm demanding as much as I can excellence-wise, I try to make it as interesting and as fun as I can. If you can tease them and joke with them and laugh with them, you get a lot more out of them than if you're just strict. You've got to have some fun in there some place. Somewhere in there we kind of get close, but at the same time they're doing a lot of work."
Ultimately, Powers said, the students are "reaching the goals and levels of success they are capable of."
Powers has seen some significant changes in the education system since he started teaching at Boundary in 1970. Among them has been a shift in expectations on the students. With the new fast-paced learning environment, too much is being pushed on the students too soon, he explained. The result is children having to grow up too quickly, Powers noted.
"You should be a kid as long as you can," he said. "Kids used to laugh and carry on more. The time to be a child seems to be rushed." Leisure-time activities have been lessened, and students often miss a lot of childhood with the change to having both parents working outside the home. "It's a sign of the times, but it's not necessarily a good thing."
Another change in the education system Powers has noticed is the switch from small, local school boards and a superintendent who personally knew the schools, to the much larger Upper Canada board that takes in a wide geographic area.
Personal attention has been lost, he said, and needs of individual schools may fall between the cracks. "We've lost that personal touch and close connection." Education cutbacks have also affected the schools, he said. The curriculum has changed to reflect advances in technology, but the resources still need to catch up. "We need to get the right equipment for what we're supposed to be teaching."
Powers has mainly taught grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 and physical education to the lower grades throughout his years at Boundary. He'll finish his career teaching English, math, science and physical education to the grade 5 and 5/6 French Immersion students, a class that has made him feel like he's "died and gone to heaven."
The students are all focused and close in ability, he noted. "They even challenge me because they have so much to offer. They keep me on my toes."
Powers has also been responsible for recess and lunch sports activities, such as cross country, soccer, basketball, volleyball, softball, and "nonsense games," such as murderball.
Powers is now looking forward to spending as much intensive effort on retirement as he did on teaching.
"I've done all I could for the children when I was here. I want to do the same now. I'll be very, very busy doing things I couldn't do before.
"I would like not to know what day of the week it is. I want to read the paper in the morning," he said. But Powers doubts he'll be idle for long. "I'm a people person. It's nice to be relaxed, but I can't see me staying at home gardening or doing carpentry forever. I have to get out with people."
Powers' wife Brenda works at SCI in Brockville, and his son, Todd, works for Nortel in Ottawa. His daughter, Trisha, will be attending her third year at St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, this fall.
Submitted by Constance Nozzolillo
ROEBUCK The bi-annual reunion of the descendants of James and Sophia Bennett, 19th century residents of RR 2 Spencerville, was held at the Roebuck Community Centre Saturday, June 2.
This was the 13th reunion of this group and about 100 members of the family of Garnet, Dwight, James and Byron Bennett and Anna Montgomery were present. Their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren representing the fifth, sixth and seventh generations in Canada, came from as far away as Alberta, New Brunswick and Vermont.
A teddy bear made each year by Jean Bennett for presentation to the youngest member of the family present at the reunion was awarded to one-month-old Skylar Allsopp of Ottawa, daughter of Brian Allsopp and Katrina Damiano and the first member of the eighth generation to attend the reunion.
The reunion got off to a lively start with games led by Catherine Bennett and her sisters, Laura and Allison. The rain held off all afternoon, allowing full use of the extensive grounds at the centre, including more games or simply sitting around chatting, taking photographs of each family group, cooking mounds of hamburgers, hotdogs and sausages on several barbecues lined up in the parking lot, and enjoying a picnic supper on the lawn.
The afternoon finished with a business meeting chaired by Heather Moir to determine who would be responsible for organizing the next reunion in 2003 and for updates on finances and family events.
Felicity McKendry described the April visit of her family to the battle fields of WWI, guided by the many letters written by James Bennett from there to his sister Jenn. These letters were discovered only recently in a suitcase where Jenn had stored them and will be presented to the War Museum in Ottawa.
Then everyone pitched in to leave the centre in the same spotless condition it had been earlier in the day before heading for home.
AUGUSTA A case of mischief involving a car parked at a residence on County Road 2 was reported to the OPP June 22. Someone damaged the paint and slashed the tires on 1999 Chrysler LHS.
Anyone with information on this occurrence is asked to contact Constable Cindy Bisson at the Grenville County detachment in Prescott (925-4221) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
AUGUSTA Grenville County OPP were called to investigate a break, enter and theft that occurred June 22 at the Roebuck Education and Recreation Centre on County Road 18.
Police investigated and arrested three youths at a residence in Spencerville. A 16-year-old female was charged with break, enter and theft, failure to comply with probation and breach of an undertaking. A 13-year-old male and 12-year-old male were released unconditionally. Constable Cindy Bisson is the investigating officer.
EDWARDSBURGH A quantity of property was taken from a Dobbie Road residence. Grenville OPP were called just before 1 am June 23.
The break, enter and theft is still under investigation; Constable Marty McConnell is the investigating officer.
Police lay assault charge
EDWARDSBURGH OPP responded to a Glen Smail Road residence to investigate a reported assault. A 43-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm. A 48-year-old woman received injuries to her face. Neither party was named in a police news release. Constable Rick Foley is the investigating officer.
Jim Powers, who is retiring after 31 years, built his career on strong teacher/student bonds. Image by Monica Whitney
Ralph Martin of Legion Branch 97, on the veterans' reunion this weekend
TIME TO LISTEN TO THE GRASSROOTS: The national media continues to focus its attention on the woes of the never-ending debate over the leadership of Stockwell Day. Stories about MPs calling for a leadership review or Day's immediate resignation continue to hit the airwaves and the papers. Now comes word that almost two-thirds of Alliance members in Leeds-Grenville who responded to a survey conducted by the riding association favour an early leadership review.
Whether it is fair or not, Day continues to receive criticism from within the party he was elected to lead. The party's election showing last November received mixed reviews, Alliance has failed to energize the small-c conservative vote west of Manitoba, and the party has been unable to put much of a dent in the armour of a tired but solid Liberal machine.
Given the collapse in public opinion polls and the seemingly endless wave of negative publicity, it is not surprising two of three party members in this area appear unwilling to wait for the scheduled leadership review next April. It is no longer just the media pundits and some dissident MPs who are calling for Day to pack it in, but the time has now come for the leader to listen to the grassroots and at the very least call for an early review. As much as those loyal to Day argue members must wait for the scheduled review, to ignore their views would be another sign Alliance might not be any different than the established political parties in this country.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: National pride is something that seems to come and go in this country. Canadians are proud to note the United Nations considers Canada to be the best place in the world in which to live, but most people tend to be cautious at best when it comes to public displays of affection for the land we love. There is a quiet satisfaction about living in this country, and perhaps it would be out of character to take the bold step of displaying one's love of country to the extent our neighbours to the south do on a regular basis.
But Canada Day provides a chance to show off our collective national pride. It is the one day where stereotypes go out the window; so-called reserved Canadians can break out and demonstrate their flag-waving tendencies. Canada Day should be viewed as a celebration rather than as merely a statutory holiday. We may have our problems, but we've got it pretty good in this country. If there is ever a time for Canadians to acknowledge that fact, it's this weekend.
Tim Ruhnke
Jeff Lee
What is it about guys and our inability to keep dates straight. I'm not talking about dates that for the greater good should be remembered like the launch of the Apollo 11 mission July 16, 1969 which carried Neil A. Armstrong, Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. and Michael Collins to the moon.
No, I'm talking about a birthday, an anniversary or some other day deemed by some greater power like a card company should be remembered.
Take Father's Day for example. If it weren't for the two weeks worth of advertisements on television or spots on the radio or signs in card store windows "reminding" us, would we remember it's sometime in June?
And should we remember such a date without such prompting? I think not, since on Sept. 5, 1995 Cal Ripkin Jr. tied Lou Gehrig's record of 2,130 consecutive games played as the Orioles beat California 8-0, and then on Sept. 6, 1995, Ripken establishes a new record of 2,131 consecutive games played in a 4-2 win over California.
Card companies, for one, figured out a long time ago some of us need to be "reminded," and kudos to them. It's not like we haven't tried to remember a sister's birthday but when on June 6, 1944, or D-day, the Allied invasion was launched, who can blame us.
My sister, Kyra, remembered I would not likely remember, let alone know, her birthday is June 23, which was likely what prompted her phone call. I can only infer this from the conversation I had with her that went something like this:
"Hello," I said.
"Hello it's my birthday you forgot right?" she asked.
I think one problem we have remembering certain types of information is we get bombarded with so much. Take, for example my other sister's birthday. It just happens Shandra's falls on the day before Kyra's.
Now, the Apollo launch isn't even in the same decade as Ripken's record, which gives a little breathing room. And here Father's Day isn't even near either dates.
On Nov. 28 at a conference for really smart people called the 86th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, information was presented that showed men only listen with only half their brain, while women use both halves.
This may add fuel to the argument, but researchers said the findings don't address whether women are better listeners than men, rather it suggests the language process is different between the sexes.
So while I know the Toronto Blue Jays won back-to-back World Series in 1992 and 1993 over the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies respectively, I'm only pretty sure my brother, dad and grandfather's birthdays are all in same month - which month is a good question.
A cautionary note: since it appears we only use half a brain to process some types of information, that part is precious. So gentle reminders to prompt the left side of the temporal lobe - like a 4' x 4' card stuck in the middle of the living room for at least two weeks announcing the upcoming anniversary - is highly recommended over a brow beating.
John A.H. Morris
Our health system across Canada is broken and our federal and provincial governments do not have the knowledge nor the inclination to fix it. Across Canada our doctors are underpaid and overworked to the extent that they have had to withdraw services in order to ensure proper care to their patients. Our nurses suffer the same dilemma. They are overworked and underpaid and like our doctor situation, there just are not enough of them.
The decline in health care standards in Ontario has been going on at an alarming rate and in the past couple of years has reached crisis status. Ontario's major problems are that we are not producing enough doctors, our doctors receive only half the income they would in the U.S., and too many of our specialists and family practitioners are moving to the United States where they will double their incomes with about half the workload they face in Ontario.
The same financial restraints and overloaded work schedules are driving our nurses either to better paying jobs and working conditions in the U.S., or into retirement. Ontario Premier Mike Harris has chopped health budgets mercilessly in the past five years, especially in our hospitals and home care operations.
Hospital budgets have been slashed to less than bare-bone with nurses taking the brunt of the cutbacks. They are being forced to take over many of the duties performed by orderlies and housekeeping staffs and to keep up with the ever-increasing technical developments in their own professions. Too many of our nurses are hired on a part-time basis, thus reducing benefit payments. In addition, most hospitals, because their nursing ranks have been severely depleted, force their overworked nurses to work overtime when emergencies arise. This sometimes means a nurse has to work an extra six or eight hours on top of their regular 12-hour shifts, or else has to come back on duty with less than eight hour's rest. In addition to this, doctors expect nurses to accept more of their responsibilities to help them lighten their workload.
The first steps to be taken to rescue our health care system before it falls to third-nation status is for the provinces and the federal governments to restore the billions of dollars they have drained from the system the past half decade. Ontario itself has only been putting $1 billion back into the system for each $2 billion it has taken out and used in part to try and buy votes (i.e. $200 tax credits in the year 2000).
Before we can start fixing our system, however, we have to make both our provincial and federal representatives aware of how close we are to health care gridlock. In every riding across Ontario we would like to see a substantial number of doctors and nurses meet with their riding's federal and provincial members of parliament to tell them first hand of the failure of the government to look after patients' needs.
Key to the success of such meetings would be to make them open to the press so that the sad story of health care in Canada can be set out in front of as wide a spectre of voters as possible, warts and all.
Proof that neither our federal nor provincial politicians are aware of how close our health care system is to closing down is the fact that two trial balloons were sent aloft in the past week one by the Harris government and one by Prime Minister Chretien.
Premier Harris announced his government was going to take a close look at what the practice of making free drugs available to senior citizens on a universal basis as opposed to a means test, was costing the province. Excuse us, Mr. Harris, but no senior receives free drug prescriptions in Ontario. They pay $6.11 for each prescription they have filled, and sometimes this amount includes maybe just 20 cents for drugs with the balance going toward the dispensing fee. If the Ontario Tories can justify a means test for subsidized drugs then why not carry this two-tier system over to medical procedures which will allow those who can afford it access to private medical care i.e. artificial knees and hips, scans and analysis.
In the same vein the Shah of Shawinigan (aka Jealous Jean Chretien) returned from a state visit to Sweden last week espousing that nation's user-pay medical plan. The Swedish solution amounts to about $16 per doctor's visit, which goes into the nation's healthcare treasury. If one wonders that would happen such a fee in Canada they only have to look at the political slush fund the Liberals have established through excessive EI premiums and various gasoline and fuel taxes.
To fix our system our doctors and nurses have to provide the public leadership to force individual MPs and MLAs to act for the good of our health system and not for the good of the political systems.
The Editor;
The Public Works Committee of Leeds and Grenville Counties Council has rejected the request of Township of Augusta residents for a study of the merits of a ban on train whistles in the township. The refusal was made on a hunch that it may involve the counties in expense and possible legal liability in the event of a crossing accident. The quality of life of residents within an earshot of the train whistles was not considered. Perhaps most of the rural councillors don't hear the train whistles.
There are five crossings in the Township of Augusta which presently require the sounding of a train whistle. All five crossings are equipped with crossing gates, flashing red lights and bells which operate automatically as a train approaches.
Any request for a whistling exemption requires a detailed investigation and report including an assessment of the public safety impact should trains cease whistling. A ban will not be permitted by Transport Canada if safety will be compromised if trains do not whistle. If the investigation discloses that additional safety measures are necessary the counties of the Township of Augusta can terminate the project if the expense of additional safety measures are deemed unjustified in the circumstances.
As of Nov. 30, 2000, 117 communities in Ontario and 342 communities in Canada have a train whistle prohibition in place. Legal counsel for the counties has expressed the opinion that once Transport Canada issues a directive to the railway to eliminate the whistling at crossings there will be no liability on the counties. Legal counsel's opinion was guarded in that it would be the responsibility of the municipality to make sure that any conditions issued through Transport Canada be maintained; otherwise, the municipality may be liable should there be an accident caused or contributed to by the municipality's failure.
Augusta residents are seeking the same quality of life as Brockville residents enjoy freedom from the ever-increasing noise from train whistles. Let's at least initiate an investigation and learn the facts.
John E. Henderson, on behalf of Augusta - Train Whistle Committee
The Editor;
Mr. Jordan actually believes he deserves and is entitled to his hefty pay raise and subsequent increase in pension. Many of the over 60 per cent of voters in Leeds-Grenville who opposed Mr. Jordan's bid for his seat in parliament take his stance as unmitigated Liberal arrogance.
Mr. Jordan and his Liberal friends have also determined that Canadian law is not optional. When asked about the legislation, the Prime Minister indicated that it was Canadian law and therefore he had no problem taking his raise. Our Liberal MP and his associates have placed an opt-in clause on this Canadian law in an effort to stifle and embarrass MPs who have voiced concerns about the raise and benefits. This opt-in clause could create a financial two-tier level of parliamentarians. Will we have more opt-in or out clauses on future Canadian laws or do these only come into play when the Liberals are afraid of being held to account for their arrogance and greed?
I can see where Mr. Jordan and his friends place their priorities. I wonder if Mr. Jordan actually believes that Liberal MPs like Tom Wappel and Hedy Fry have earned their pay increases, as he believes he has earned his.
Perhaps Mr. Jordan could inform the residents of Leeds-Grenville when his next pay increase is due. It wouldn't be this Spetember when the judges' pay raise is up for review again, would it?
Leeds-Grenville certainly deserves better.
Brian DesRochers
Prescott
Hans, Gary and Dave from the works garage have made the grounds at Walker House a place of beauty again.
The draw for the quilt will be held this coming Friday, June 29 at 10 am. Make sure all the tickets are by that time.
A BBQ is planned for July 14 at 5:30 pm. The meat this time will be pork chops; there will also be salads etc. and of course as always a special dessert. See you there.
The first installment for the trip in October is due by July 31. Please be prompt as from there the final list is made.
Card winners last week were: Monday bridge 1st, Andy Britnell; 2nd, Audrey Kingston; Bea Hemsley won the door prize. Tuesday cribbage high hand, Lou Baldwin; high score, Eleanor Gilligan; 2nd, Pete Lowry; 3rd, Hugh Evely. Wednesday evening bridge 1st, Marjorie Kingston; 2nd, Harry Nesbitt; Charles Steiner won the door prize. Thursday euchre 1st, Jean Annable; 2nd, Helen Barr; 3rd, Marie Shahan; Lou Hunter won the door prize.
Jane Fullarton
The Maitland Education and Recreation Committee will receive $3,333 from Augusta council's recreation capital fund. The money will be used toward the planned addition to MERC Hall.
The MERC Board, at its last meeting, approved Eastern Engineering's tender to draw the plans for the addition. The plans are expected to take eight weeks to complete and the group hopes to break ground in September.
MERC held a very successful Yuk Yuks to raise money for the hall expansion. Approximately 220 people attended and the event raised more than $2,000. Another Yuk Yuks is planned for this fall.
The Maitland Backyard Swim Program started June 25. Katie Price, assisted by Matt Price, is this season's instructor. Due to higher than usual demand the program has expanded to seven weeks, instead of a planned four-week session. The Red Cross Swim Program is used and all levels are taught from Mommy and Me to Aqua Quest level 12. The program takes place in three backyard pools and more than 100 children are enrolled.
PRESCOTT The story of an important battle in South Grenville's history is now on sale.
Guns Across the River: The Battle of the Windmill, written by Donald Graves of Almonte, is published by Friends of the Windmill Point. The book is available at the Windmill site east of Prescott, Fort Wellington and the Gift Lane.
An official launch for the book is expected in the near future.
CARDINAL The Cardinal Community Festival Committee along with other partners has planned a full day and evening of fun events to help everyone celebrate Canada Day this Sunday, July 1.
The day will kick off bright and early at 8 am with a breakfast at the Cardinal Royal Canadian Legion Branch 105, sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary. The menu includes bacon, sausage or ham, eggs, home fries, toast and coffee. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Pre-schoolers eat free.
Kids' races follow at 10 am to 11 am. The races are sponsored by the Cardinal Lions Club.
An Old Canal Canoe Race sponsored by the Cardinal and Iroquois Lions clubs gets underway at 11 am at the old canal behind Schrader's Garage. Registration begins at 9:30 am at the Cardinal causeway. There will be a competition class and a recreational class in the eight-kilometre paddle to Iroquois, with first and second prizes for men and women. Life jackets must be worn, and there is a registration fee. Parking is at the Cardinal Common west of the mall, and canoes need to be carried over or dropped off at the causeway. Two paddlers per canoe are allowed. For more information on the canoe race, call 652-4243 or 657-3433.
The Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Fire Department, Station 2, will host a demonstration from 11 am to noon. Face painting and tatoos by the Cardinal Girl Guides will be held from 11 am to 1 pm and from 2 to 4 pm. A fish pond begins at 11 am.
The girl guides will also be operating a barbecue from noon to 7 pm. Hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages and drinks will be offered.
A Patio Blast sponsored by Total Stationery begins at 1 pm. Specialty drinks will be available. Tickets to win a computer may be purchased at the Legion, Total Stationery and various local businesses. The draw will take place at 8 pm. There will be T-shirt draws every hour from 1 to 8 pm. You can also enter the drink inventors contest or register to be a tasting judge.
A kids' fishing derby sponsored by the Cardinal Fish and Game Club will be held all day. There will be cash prizes in the under-eight and the nine to 12 age category for pike, bass, perch, sun fish and rock bass, and for pike and bass in the 13 to 16 age group. The weigh-in time is from 3 to 4 pm east of the Legion. Adult supervision is required.
The Riverside Seniors will host a euchre tournament beginning at 1 pm. There is an entry fee.
A magician will make an appearance at 1 pm, and the DJ Country Beat will gets toes tapping at a dance from 4 pm to 10 pm.
Canada Day buttons can be purchased for a chance to win a draw each hour throughout the day.
All events are being held at the Legion building or grounds unless otherwise noted.
CARDINAL Members of the new executive of the Cardinal Figure Skating Club are optimistic they can continue to breathe life into the club to keep it strong.
The club formed its new executive this spring, with members meeting regularly to devise ways to increase membership and growth.
The members have rallied together to work on promotion, programming, fundraising ideas and special skating events, such as the end-of-season finale.
The club offers Canskate, Canhockey and private lesson programs. Canskate is recreational skating for fun, pleasure and the opportunity to learn the skill. Canhockey is an entry-level hockey skating program where participants have in mind a goal of joining a minor hockey league.
Last season, there were 28 children in Cardinal skating programs, and members say there's plenty of room for growth. They could accommodate another 100 participants. There is no out-of-town fee to join the Cardinal Club, and the executive hopes to attract skaters from Iroquois and other areas.
Registration for this season's programs will be Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 6 to 8 pm, and Saturday, Aug. 18 from 9 to 11 am.
Peggy Taylor
At the June 18 meeting of council I declared a conflict of interest over the item relating to Nevada tickets as I will be serving as chair of one of the groups requesting a licence. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved.
Gilles Leduc appeared before council to explain the requirements of the South Nation Fisheries Habitat Study. This is not a municipal drain. The land owners are responsible for the drainage into the South Nation. If it was a municipal drain the municipality would have authority to go in and clear up the problem. It is being worked on under the drainage act which requires that all land owners be assessed. The municipality will have to pay for the studies up front, but the costs for these will be spread out over the land owners at the assessed rates. There is a lot of ministry land along the South Nation so the costs will be apportioned to the appropriate ministry as well as to private land owners.
The Nutrient Management Committee reported the meeting will be held on June 25 to review the completed study. The question of cancelling that meeting due to recent provincial government releases on the issue was raised, but the meeting will be held as scheduled.
Councillor Marie Thomson declared a conflict of interest during discussions surrounding the approval of a temporary mobile home agreement.
A resolution to use the Royal Bank of Canada Receivables Services was approved. This involves the coding of tax bills so that payment may be made at any branch of any member of the Canadian Payments Association. Notices regarding this service will be placed in the tax bills. It will cost the township $150 to code 7,000 tax bills.
The township purchased a property registered for tax sales to reduce the owner's legal fees and expedite matters. It is in Ventnor and was described as a "sloshway between Dobbie's farm and the Institute Hall."
Cornwall Gravel was awarded the tender for pulverizing, and pool staff and pay rates were approved.
Council also reviewed the colours for the floor and discussed furniture for the renovated municipal hall.
Upcoming meetings: July 3: council meeting, Spencerville Office; July 4, recreation, Cardinal municipal office; July 14, festival committee, Cardinal municipal office; July 18, police association organizational meeting.
LEEDS-GRENVILLE Seniors living in Leeds and Grenville counties can qualify for free smoke alarms from their local fire departments.
Brian Clifford, district chief of the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal department, Station 2, said 2,001 smoke alarms have been made available by the Brockville-based National Fire and Life Safety Foundation and the local fire chiefs as a millennium project.
Seniors need to contact their local department. The smoke alarm will be installed free of charge, and is accompanied by a fire safety information booklet. The alarm is equipped with a 10-year battery. Clifford said since all smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years, there is no need to replace the battery during the life of the alarm.
He recommends a working smoke alarm be placed on every level of the home for maximum protection.
JOHNSTOWN They're rolling out the red carpet for people from around the corner and around the world.
The Ontario Travel Information Centre in Johnstown hosted its annual open house Friday. The centre is located on Highway 16 south of the 401 and across from Canada Customs.
In addition to copies of the Ontario road map and a wide range of brochures and information guides, the centre also has reports on provincial park vacancies, highway construction and other items of relevance to travellers destined for South Grenville or other parts of Ontario. The Johnstown centre also has information on the francophone games being held this summer in the National Capital Region.
Local tourist operators are invited to display their brochures at the centre. Several operators were on hand Friday, as were representatives of Fort Wellington, Upper Canada Village and the Spencerville Mill.
More than 20,000 people visited the centre last year; a similar total was reported in 1999. Manager Sandra Robertson noted the mandate of the centre is to promote the entire province. However, she added travel counsellors at the centre provide information on points of interest in the area. One-on-one contact is still the best way to promote local attractions, according to Robertson.
Johnstown is one of 18 provincial travel centres at or near border crossings. It is the second quietest in terms of visitor traffic; this enables staff to spend more time assisting visitors with their inquiries, Robertson noted. She said an increasing number of local residents use the services provided at the travel centre.
Officials are hoping improved signage on the southbound section of Highway 416 will draw more visitors to the centre. This is the first summer the northbound and southbound lanes will be in full use.
There is talk of relocating the centre to a local site with greater visibility in relation to the 401 and 416. Edwardsburgh-Cardinal Councillor Bill Sloan, the municipality's representative at the open house, agreed it would be nice to have a new facility with an increased profile. The existing facility dates back to the mid-1960s.
The travel information centre is open daily until Labour Day.
Early indications are the 2001 tourism season will be strong, according to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation. Overnight visits by Americans were up 11.6 per cent this spring, and overnight visits by other foreigners increased by 14.7 per cent.
Tourism was a $16-billion industry employing more than 400,000 people in Ontario in 1998. An estimated 57,000 of those tourism-related jobs were in Ontario East.
Raymond David Reid, 168 Park St. E., Prescott, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at Brockville General Hospital. He was 80.
Born Oct. 16, 1920, he was the son of John Reid and Leullah Sherwood.
He married Geraldine Ethel Reid (nee Read) Oct. 26, 1940 in Brockville.
Mr. Reid had been employed as a maintenance mechanic at DuPont Canada, Maitland Site. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hockey and all sports, gardening and playing cards.
Mr. Reid is survived by his daughters, Judy (Mrs. Terry Pietracupa) of St. Catharines and Gale (Mrs. Garey Gabriel) of Orleans; sons Terry of Orillia and Randy (Zoraida) of Whitby; grandchildren Chris (Vicky) Giles, Brian (Beth) Giles, Tracey (Helen) Gabriel, Stephanie (Steve) Garrett, Tim Reid and Anthony Reid; great grandchildren Jake, Mikayla, Alexandria, Cameron, Brittany and Gloria; a brother, Melburn (Helen) Reid and Mansel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his parents, wife and several brothers and sisters.
Visitation was at the Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, June 21, from 7 to 9 pm and June 22 from 2 to 4 pm and from 7 to 9 pm.
The funeral service was held in the chapel of the funeral home Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 1 pm. A committal service followed at Maynard Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Chris Giles, Brian Giles, Tracey Gabriel, Garey Moore, Marc Seguin and Bob Bogle.
Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
SPENCERVILLE Roebuck beat Spencerville 17-12 to win the Augusta Minor Baseball League mid-season tournament.
Spencerville, which finished first in pool 'B' with two wins and no losses, faced Kitley, which finished second in pool 'A' with a win and a loss. Spencerville drubbed Kitley 30-4 to move onto the finals.
Meanwhile, pool 'A' winners Kitley (two wins, no losses) won their semifinal game over Addison (one win, one loss) 14-11 to move on to the championship game.
Maynard lost both of its round-robin games in pool 'A', while Smiths Falls shared the same fate in pool 'B'.
Roebuck's Peter Bradford was named his team's MVP in the championship game. Andrew Dedekker earned that honour for Spencerville.
Semifinal MVPs were Roebuck's Dane Hutt, Addison's John Asbreuk, Kitley's Shawn Cauley and Spencerville's Wesley Bruce.
PRESCOTT Star Security beat Beck's Construction 3-0 in under-6 action of the Prescott & District Minor Soccer Association. Patrick Purcell scored the hat trick.
In other action June 23, Playit Star edged out Grenville Fish and Game 3-2. John Lawless scored three goals. Lane Bailey and Neil Hubbard shared the scoring duties for Grenville.
Brent Scott Insurance drubbed Lanes Smoke Shop 6-0. Scorers were Alexander Modler (3), Allysha Marshall (2) and Paul Dejong (1).
Tichborne Auto Supply beat Prescott Chiros 6-1. Devon Degray scored four, while Brady Noonan had two. Michael Barkley had one for the Chiros.
The Chiros fell 4-0 to Brent Scott. Scorers were Paul Dejong (2), and Allysha Marshall and Andrew Amill (1).
Security beat Tichborne 2-0. Patrick Purcell scored both goals.
Grenville Fish and Game beat Lanes Smoke Shop 3-0. Lane Bailey had a hat trick.
Beck Construction beat Playit Star by default.
Under 8
In June 19, Grenville Pharmacy beat Prophet's Trophies 2-1. Jesse Boyd scored two. Tyson LeFebvre scored for Prophet's.
Hometown Heating and Prescott IDA played to a 4-4 tie. Scoring for Hometown were Ronnie Harrison (2), Lukas Henderson (1) and Ryan Van Stralen (1). IDA's Matthew Barkley scored three, while Dillon Stollard netted one.
Tropical Pools beat Windmill Web Spiders 2-1. Amy-Lynne Bryden and Ryan Maggion scored for Tropical. Tyson Bertrand scored for the Spiders.
Playit Star and SLP Printing Devils played to a 0-0 tie. DBL Computing and Colour Pallette also played to a 0-0 tie.
In June 21 action, Hometown Heating edged DBL Computing for the 5-4 win.
Heating's Ryan Van Stralen had four goals, while Ronnie Harrison had one. DBL's Cory Wilson scored three. Josh Bailey netted a single.
Prescott IDA and Playit Star tied 2-2. IDA's Dillon Stollard and Matthew Barkley each scored goals. Playit's Samuel Cleary and Richard Joudoin each scored singles.
Prophet's Trophies beat the Devils 4-0. Scoring were Tyson Lefebvre (2), and Dawn Wright (1) and Cody Knapp (1).
Colour Pallette beat the Spiders 5-0. Bradley Burton scored three, while Lucas Stitt netted two.
Tropical Pools stoned Grenville Pharmacy 6-0. Scoring were Richard Champagne (2), Jamie Sturgeon (2), Megan Graham (1) and Trevor Hitsman (1).
Under 10
On June 19, Bank of Montreal beat Becker's 4-1. Montreal's Jeff Gaw scored three, David Suatac had one. Mitchell Bernier scored for Becker's.
Royal Bank and Kiwanis played to a 2-2 tie. Kurtis Lavery and Bradley Carrierre scored for Royal. Mike Thomas scored two for Kiwanis.
Hansen Cavity Kickers edged out Mac's 1-0 for the win. Dylan Render scored.
Kinsmen beat Beach Home Hardware 2-0. Chris Rice and Zach Temple scored for Kinsmen.
Splash beat TD Bank 1-0. Ben Hutton scored.
On June 21, Kiwanis beat TD Bank 5-3. Kiwanis' Mike Thomas (3), Jacob Scott (1) and Hope Dalton (1). Cameron Pelehos scored three.
Kinsmen beat Royal Bank 2-0. Andrew Berkhard and Chris Rice each scored a goa.
Home Hardware beat Becker's 2-1. Hardware's Mason Amell scored two, while Justin Dalrymple scored for Becker's.
Hansen Cavity Kickers lost to Splash 3-2.
Kickers' Dylan Render and Cody Liezert scored. Scott Stephenson scored two. Sarah Hendricks scored one.
Mac's beat Bank of Montreal 2-1. Kelsey Sargent and Jason Deeks scored for Mac's. David Suatac banked one for Montreal.
Under 12
In June 18 action, DWJ Plumbing Pythons beat Freer Electric 5-2. Michel Marchand scored two for DWJ. Singles went to Hank Heykoop, Brock Murphy and Hayley Francis. Freers' Ryan Armstrong and Curtis Biccum netted singles.
Shriners beat the Giant Tiger 4-1. Joel Haystead scored two. Singles went to Joshua Gould and Joshua Couperous.
Seaway Valley Pharmacy beat the Techcan Titans 1-0. Tyson Hayman scored.
Kriska beat Star Security 2-1. Scoring for Kriska were Johnathan Arcand and Sam Doughtery. Jacob Casselman scored one.
On June 20, Techcan Titans beat Freer Electric 4-0. Freer's Jessica Rupurt scored two. Jacob Temple and Sara McIlveen each had singles.
Kriska beat Seaway Valley Pharmacy 4-3. Kriska's Clayton Dunnington scored three; Johathan Arcand scored one.
Scoring for Seaway were Kayla McNalley, Kristian Knapp and James King.
Giant Tiger and Star Security tied 1-1. Security's Reilly Grootjans scored, while Daniel Norton scored for Giant.
DWJ Plumbing Pythons beat the Shriners 3-1. Hank Heykoop scored three. Joel Haystead scored one.
Under 16
On June 18, Nitrochem lost to Kriska 2-1. Kriska's Kyle McDougald scored two. Adam Finlay scored one.
Playit Star beat Watermark Printing 1-0. Matthew Deeks scored.
Gateway Packaging and Watermark Printing tied 2-2.
Wes McFarlane scored for Gateway. Allan Roberton and Ryan Grant scored for Watermark Printing.
AYLMER The under-14 girls Gunners beat Aylmer 4-1 in Ottawa Carleton Soccer League action Saturday, June 23.
Prescott Gunners' goals were scored by Jenna Beatty with two and Kaitlyn Marriner and Fran King each with one.
Ronica Mazur played strong in the mid-field, and Sam Joudoin just missed another shutout in the last few minutes of the game.
The Gunners played their best game of the year as the team displayed improved ball pursuit and intensity.
The Gunners' record in the OCSL is 2-4-0 (wins, losses, ties). They sit in eight place. The next league game at home Monday, July 2 at 7 pm against South Nepean.
PRESCOTT Ladies on the Green winners for Tuesday, June 19 are Candy Alexander, Ann Troy, Sandra VanSchie and Nancy Dye. Organizers are hoping for no rain on Tuesdays for the rest of the summer.The under-14 boys Division 1 team is off to a slow start to the season.
Sitting in last place, in a 11-team division of the Ottawa Carleton Soccer League, the Gunners had yet to win a game.
In the Gunners' first game, May 29, they lost 10-2 to the Nepean Hotspurs.
Then on June 5, Prescott was blanked 9-0 by Cumberland.
Taking on Nepean City June 12, the Gunners lost 7-0. On June 19, ACFSCC beat the Gunners 7-1.