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By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Editor
PRESCOTT Town council has put the brakes on moving ahead with plans to renovate the Dibble Street municipal building.
In a recorded vote, five of seven council members rejected a motion to accept the lowest bidder on the renovation project and a budget amount of $825,000. A majority of council went on to approve a motion calling on the town to "...stop all procedures and actions and spending on town hall until council has an opportunity to review and discuss all costs, data and available options."
The budget amount listed in the first motion is based on efforts to lower the price of the project. Guy Saumure and Sons had submitted a bid of nearly $1.3 million for renovations to the municipal building and library. However, the amount was reduced significantly when library and landscaping work was cut and other modifications were made to the project.
The $825,000 would be for the municipal building "...and only minimal work on the library to ensure it meets codes and new windows," the motion stated. Council would then decide on renovations to the library once it receives word on its application for government funding under the SuperBuild program.
But it became clear early on in Monday's debate that most councillors were unwilling to adopt the motion. Councillors Jo-Anne Beckstead, Garry Dewar, Jim French, Terry McConnell and Seeley Pillar voted against the motion. Councillor Nancy McFarland and Mayor Robert Lawn voted in favour.
Dewar, a strong proponent of renovating the building earlier this year, said he does not believe the option is dead. However, he noted that public opinion has shifted and almost everyone who has voiced an opinion on the subject in recent weeks does not want the town to proceed.
Dewar also reiterated his belief a new tender is needed because so much has been cut or changed from the initial proposal.
Dewar and McConnell were among those who prefer to hear the outcome of the SuperBuild application before committing to renovations. McConnell said it would not be right to proceed with one portion of the building without knowing what would be done with the other. If the town were to proceed and find out it would not receive government funding for library upgrades, McConnell noted, the town would be "in a kind of a mess money wise." There are a lot of things council knows now that it did not know earlier in its term when the renovation option was adopted, he added.
The councillor said town officials have time to consider some other viable alternatives. The temporary office space on Edward Street is working out and some people are wondering if it could become a longer-term solution, according to McConnell.
Pillar, who put forward the motion to put further consideration of the project on hold, maintains he is against spending taxpayers' money on the 70-year-old municipal building.
McFarland said she was assured the existing building is in good shape. It would be important to Prescott to proceed; the town would be "going backwards" if it did not get on with it, she added. "The people of Prescott need leadership from council" and not foot-dragging, McFarland said.
As for the mayor, he began his remarks by saying he was bitterly disappointed but not surprised by what had emerged as a mostly negative response to the motion. Lawn said he had heard nothing that night to prevent the town from proceeding with renovations.
The "excuses" and "good points" being raised represented challenges council could meet, he asserted. By voting against the motion council is once again ignoring the problem of the building and the library.
Prior to the debate, council members took a few minutes to read a report by town CAO/Clerk Andrew Brown, who was on vacation but had submitted a report earlier that day. In noting he strongly recommends proceeding with the project, Brown stated staff morale is very low due in part to the ongoing municipal building debate. The town's reputation is on the line when it comes to future dealings with contractors, and the temporary office space "...is not suitable for anything otherwise."
Brown also indicated in the report the town's application for SuperBuild funding "becomes null and void" if the town decides not to renovate the existing building and opt for alternate accommodations.
The previous council voted to build a new town hall on the site of the municipal parking lot at King and Centre streets. Beckstead, the lone member of that council and the current one, said council should not have rushed into voting in February to renovate the Dibble Street building. Council is revisiting the decision after spending more money on consultants, according to Beckstead. Although she does not favour the option to renovate, Beckstead insisted it would be better for council to make a decision and carry on rather than put the whole project in limbo.
The municipality has spent approximately $160,000 on the town hall issue since early 2000, according to Treasurer Laurie Kirkby.
PRESCOTT The town has awarded a contract to build an access road to the FAI commercial development site.
Council voted Monday to award the job to Cornwall Gravel, the firm that submitted the lowest of five bids. The bids ranged from a low of $353,000 to a high of $459,000.
The road, to be known as Prescott Centre Drive, will extend from Edward Street at the eastbound entrance to Highway 401 to the development site east of the Ontario Provincial Police detachment. A large grocery store and retail outlet are planned for the site, as are other smaller commercial buildings.
Councillor Garry Dewar noted the first step will be to provide a gravel road to the site. The road will be finished later on as the development takes shape, he noted.
"We are not spending all the money right away," the councillor said.
Traffic lights will eventually be placed at the Edward Street intersection.
The town is in the process of acquiring Ministry of Transportation approvals for the new intersection and road access. Council agreed Monday to proceed with purchasing ministry-owned land on which the municipal roadway will be built.
Construction is expected to begin later this summer.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
SPENCERVILLE The Augusta Township Fire Department has received a grant of $14,000 from Grenville Mutual Insurance Company to purchase life-saving auto extrication equipment.
The money is part of the company's inaugural community support program that awarded $140,000 to eight fire departments and organizations in Eastern Ontario that focus on the safety and protection of life and property.
Friday afternoon's ceremony at the Grenville Mutual head office near Spencerville marked the completion of the two-year initiative to development a plan of recognition for those who risk their lives for others.
President and Chairman of the insurance company board, Michael Daley, noted the community support program will help to enhance the vital work and service of the organizations. The money will be used fund fire prevention and education materials, purchase equipment to maintain operations, such as defibrillators and the Jaws of Life, or assist in fire department building upgrades and additions.
"I have never seen such a passion for delivering fire services as there is right here in this part of the province," said ceremony guest, Ontario Fire Marshal Bernard Moyle. The outstanding and unique program developed by the insurance company also demonstrates community support for its volunteer fire departments, Moyle said.
The fire marshal reported 59 children under the age of 16 have died in fires in Ontario since 1998, so it is noteworthy part of the company's money will be used to help educate children and families about fire safety.
"It's going to save lives and it's going to make a difference," Moyle said. "It will give fire departments the tools they need to do that."
"(Firefighters) do all these wonderful things for their community, and this support is going to make a difference in your capacity to deliver those services better; to be better equipped; more knowledgeable and have a more knowledgeable community.
"Grenville Insurance has stepped up to the plate and hit a home run for fire safety," Moyle said. "They're making a difference in people's lives."
MPP Bob Runciman, who attended the event, extended his congratulations to Grenville Mutual for its significant recognition and acknowledgement of rural fire services.
The award recipients were required to submit to the company detailed proposals and applications outlining plans for educational and safety programs, life-saving equipment or needed expenses to existing facilities.
Art Pullan of the Brockville-based National Fire and Life Safety Foundation said that organization's $35,000 grant will be used to supply fire prevention materials to all Leeds-Grenville fire departments.
Other groups that benefitted from the program were the Township of Athens Fire Department, rural Ottawa fire services, Iroquois Fire Department, Clarence-Rockland Fire Services in Bourget, Ont., Mississippi Mills Fire Department and the Nation Municipality in Limoges, Ont.
Grenville Mutual was founded in 1892 when a group formed their own local mutual insurance company, underwriting only fire and lightning coverage.
BROCKVILLE Sections of Highway 401 between Maitland and Cornwall will be repaired later this summer.
The Ministry of Transportation will tender a contract for routing and crack sealing on eastbound lanes between Maitland Road and Highway 401, as well as between Upper Canada Road and the east end of Cornwall. The government intend to announce the successful bidder later this month, according to a July 11 news release issued by Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman.
"Keeping Highway 401 in good repair is a wise investment of tax dollars and has long-term benefits for motorists," Runciman stated. "The work will ensure the long-term reliability of the highway and a higher level of safety for area drivers as well as summer visitors."
SPENCERVILLE The Spencerville Mill will host its fourth annual fishing derby and picnic this Saturday, July 21 from 8 am until noon.
Fifty youngsters took part in last year's derby. Prizes will be awarded again this year.
Canoe rentals will be available; children must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information, call the mill at 658-5885.
PRESCOTT The Carm Aubé Big Band will perform Sunday, July 22 at 7 pm at the Kinsmen outdoor theatre on the waterfront.
This will be the fourth in a series of Sunday concerts being held at the amphitheatre in July and August. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.
In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.
PRESCOTT Children will have a chance to try out some detective work, or just enjoy some summer reading, at the Prescott Public Library during school holidays.
This year's summer reading program is Summer Sleuth, and library staff are hoping older children will read mystery stories.
The program involves reading 10 books throughout the summer, and then telling staff a little about each story. Readers then receive a sticker for each book read. Children will also receive a poster, activity booklet, sticker and colouring page for a colouring contest. After five books have been read, they will be given a prize. Another prize and a certificate will be awarded after 10 books have been read.
On Thursday afternoons beginning August 9, Sue Torrance will be doing craft activities. The programs run from 2:30 to 4 pm for children age four to 12. Pre-register at the library, or by phoning 925-4340.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Some travellers searching for their family roots have made Prescott's Grenville County Historical Society (GCHS) a destination. And the society's summer student tries to ensure everyone leaves richer in knowledge about their backgrounds.
Scott Murray is working this summer at the organization that strives to protect and conserve Grenville County history.
Located at historic Crane House at Edward and Dibble streets, the archival resource centre houses an extensive collection of research material on individuals, families, houses, buildings, organizations, military and historical events.
GCHS attracts a number of visitors each summer from distant locations, including British Colombia, Alberta, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and New York. Murray noted many of the researchers descended from United Empire Loyalists and are hunting for clues into their early family beginnings. Often, Murray is able to steer them to a location that can provide even more information on ancestors, such as a cemetery plot or a will at the registry office.
Murray started his summer term at the society in mid-May, and has since developed a Website for the organization. The site at web.ripnet.com\~gchs explains the history of Grenville County and the society, information available to researchers and upcoming society events.
GCHS index cards are now catalogued on a computer data base for easier public access. Researchers can navigate their way through a comprehensive collection of Grenville County birth, marriage and death records, both church and civil; microfilm copies of Prescott and Brockville newspapers; genealogies; church, cemetery and census records; township papers; microfilms; microfiche and books.
Many artifacts connected to Grenville County are also available, including deeds, documents, photographs, scrapbooks, slides, video tapes, maps and historical accounts.
The historical society also maintains files on several hundred family names with information collected by genealogists, family researchers and volunteers.
GCHS has recently received the scrapbooks of Goldie Connell, who died this year and was long considered the dean of Augusta Township history.
In September, Murray will be returning to Carleton University, where he is majoring in history. He is taking a minor in anthropology and archeological studies, and hopes to become a history teacher or museum curator.
Murray grew up surrounded by history, he said, a descendant of Loyalists who settled on a parcel of land on what is now County Road 26 north of Maitland. His Scotland ancestors moved to this area from Massachusetts in 1784. The family still resides on that original land grant.
Murray's work allows the organization to keep its doors open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 4 pm during July and August. The remainder of the year, volunteers staff GCHS Tuesdays from 10 am to 4 pm.
Information requests can be handled by phone at 925-0489 or by e-mail at gchs@recorder.ca. There is a nominal fee for services. Visitors can also conduct their own research.
The local historical society was founded in 1891, and was reorganized in 1959.
The archival resource centre has been located at 439 Edward St. since 1995. Annual and life memberships are available.
PRESCOTT Canada's Parks Day will be celebrated this Saturday, July 21 at Fort Wellington and Battle of the Windmill national historic sites.
To mark the occasion, a number of special activities and demonstrations will be offered from 11 am to 4 pm. Musket demonstrations will take place throughout the day at both sites. Laundry, sewing and uniform presentations will be included in the period demonstrations offered at the fort. Visiting blacksmith Don McKay will perform his trade in period costume.
An enhanced walking tour along Prescott's Millennium Pathway will begin at the fort at 1 pm. The tour captures the theme of Parks Day by "Taking a Hike" from Fort Wellington along the historic waterfront toward the mill site east of Prescott. Those who complete the walk will receive free admission to both national historic sites.
Events are subject to change in the event of bad weather. For more information, call Scott Kelso or Jacqueline Schoemaker at the fort at 925-2896.
Canada's Parks Day was established in 1990 by the Federal Provincial Parks Council; Canadians are encouraged on that day to celebrate the unique natural and cultural heritage by visiting historic sites such as Fort Wellington and Battle of the Windmill to experience Prescott and area's local historical significance.
There are 275 Parks Day events planned at sites all across Canada.
SPENCERVILLE Edwardsburgh/Cardinal council withdrew its support of a proposal to link area municipalities electronically to each other.
Council received a letter from Upper Canada Networks (UCNet) about a multi-million dollar project proposed by the agency, which would link municipal governments electronically throughout Leeds-Grenville.
As part of the system, if approved, an Internet portal would be created, allowing ratepayers to conduct a degree of municipal business online. A geographic information system would also be created which maps all the properties in the area.
Council supported the counties-wide application to the Connect Ontario program July 3 but rescinded the resolution Monday night after it learned more details of the proposal and the costs associated with the system.
The counties government would be asked to pay $600,000 over two years, with municipalities kicking in an addition $700,000 in "membership" fees. An application to the Connect Ontario program would offset the costs of the project.
Mayor Dave Dobbie said the proposal wasn't too popular with the heads of council when UCNet representatives made a presentation at counties government in earlier this month.
Dobbie said the cost of the system came as something of a surprise as more was learned about the proposal.
"All lower tiers [of government] are already trying to keep tax rates down," said Dobbie, adding that municipal portions could be around $70,000.
Dobbie said the cost associated with the system didn't "come as a surprise once all the ducks fell in line."
He said the apprehension stems not only from the initial costs but also what the costs could be down the road.
"Look, a lot of things get out of control and mushroom," he said.
Dobbie said when Edwardsburgh/Cardinal gave its support, he was under the impression the connectivity would be extended to businesses throughout eastern Ontario, not just to municipalities.
Dobbie cited the municipality's current connectivity as meeting its needs. He said municipal staff already have the Internet and e-mail at their finger tips. The UCNet proposal, he added, differs from the connectivity in South Dundas since it would only link municipal governments.
The deadline to apply for Connect Ontario funding is the end of the month.
However, the counties also have another deadline in November deadline if no decision is reached before month's end.
PRESCOTT A bit of colour will soon be added to three sets of traffic light poles and fixtures in the downtown area.
At its meeting Monday night, council authorized Engineer Clyde Solomon to have the poles and fixtures painted. The work will be done at the intersections of King and Edward, King and Centre, and King and George streets.
The estimated cost of painting is $4,500.
SPENCERVILLE The Spencerville/Roebuck United Churches will be hosting a car rally Sunday, July 29 in support of the upcoming Jamaica mission trip of Donna Frank, Brenda Crowder and Ian Bain.
Departure for the car rally is between 12:30 and 2 pm, following Sunday service in Spencerville.
Hot dogs and drinks will be available prior to departure. There is an entry fee. The event will conclude at the Roebuck church with prizes and a pig roast supper from 4:30 to 7 pm.
The mission team from the Spencerville and Roebuck area will be going to Montego Bay, Jamaica in October to build a church and to work with orphans at the Blossom Garden Children's Home.
The group is hoping to raise $5,000 to cover the cost of the trip and for supplies for the orphanage.
The trip is being facilitated through Mission Discovery, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee.
Each year, the organization co-ordinates trips to the poorest parts of Mexico and the Caribbean to build homes, churches and to work in orphanages. Its mission is "to serve Jesus Christ by mobilizing the church to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the world's poor."
For more information on the car rally and supper, contact Vicki at 925-3321 or Cathie at 658-5423.
Jane Fullarton
The Maitland Soccer Program is wrapping up another successful season with two weeks remaining in this summer session. The program has had 180 children age three to 13 on 13 teams. The enrollment is up again this year from 160 participants last year.
The children participating are from Maitland and surrounding areas including Algonquin, Maynard, North Augusta and New Dublin. Soccer is a sport that is growing in popularity with kids in Canada.
John Wilson, one of the co-ordinators of the program, says the soccer program has many advantages. It is excellent value for parents. The registration fee includes twelve sessions, a team T-shirt, a medallion for each participant and a barbecue on the last day. All of the games are held on the six fields in Maitland on Saturday mornings from 9 am to 10 am, eliminating complicated scheduling and travel, and the sport is an excellent workout.
Wilson also mentions the soccer program offers opportunities for students to complete their community service hours. Volunteering for two years as a coach earns the students 40 hours of community service necessary to earn their secondary school diploma. Wilson says the adult organizers use the students interested first and the adults fill in around them.
This year six students volunteered to coach, including Alex MacMillan, Sarah Wilson, Brad Pettem, Jenna Avery, Teagen Kirby and Robbie Fullarton. Rounding out the coaching volunteers are John Wilson, Al Sprague, Peter Neave, Mark Robertson, Kevin Reimer, Mary Reimer, Kevin Beattie, Dave Beattie, Andre Malovic, Allan Brown and Jerry Moran.
The soccer program also employs students as referees and in the canteen. This year's student referees are Mike Avery, Kirk Donovan, Brandon Duffy, Graham Young, Joanna Avery, Peter Lyon and Nathaniel Hayes. Each of the teams has a corporate sponsor.
Wilson says profits from the canteen will be used to pay for lawn mowing of the fields. The last day of soccer is July 28. After the games are finished there will be presentations and a family barbecue to wrap up the season.
LOMBARDY More than $225,000 was raised in the second annual Relay for Life hosted by the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Unit of the Canadian Cancer Society.
Ninety-six teams consisting of a total of 1,145 people took part in the event held June 22-23 at the Lombardy Fairgrounds.
"Bringing together hundreds of rural people from the three counties to honour survivors of cancer and those who have lost the fight, as well as to raise money for the support of cancer research, was just a far-out idea two years ago," stated Betty Bates, co-chair of the event.
"Thanks to the tremendous co-operation of a strong steering committee and the hundreds of other volunteers, this event became a reality."
Approximately $3.4 million was collected at 25 Relay for Life events in Ontario; Lanark, Leeds and Grenville placed fourth in terms of funds raised.
"Due to the overwhelming support of our business communities and the generosity of our citizens, we have raised funds comparable to cities like Toronto and Ottawa. Well done, neighbours," Bates stated.
PRESCOTT The festive season will be arriving a bit early this year.
The Prescott Journal is presenting "Christmas in July," an event that promises to bring holiday spirit to the Fort Town's summer.
The fun will begin next Wednesday, July 25 and continue through the weekend. Christmas decorations will be going up at a number of locations throughout the town, including the Prescott Farmers Market next Thursday and Saturday. Holiday music and live entertainment is also in the works.
In keeping with the seasonal theme, elves will be handing out free candy to the kids later next week. There might even be a surprise visit by the jolly old man himself.
A chicken wing eating contest will be held at Boomer's Thursday, July 26 at 8 pm. Participants must represent a business and are required to register at the restaurant by Monday, July 23.
A frozen T-shirt contest will take place Saturday, July 28 at 11 am at the clock tower. The Prescott BIA has already challenged Tourism Prescott to compete.
See next week's paper for more details on Christmas in July. To get your business or company involved or for more information, call The Journal at 925-4265.
BROCKVILLE Businesses in South Grenville are being invited to take part in the first annual Day of Caring presented by the United Way of Leeds and Grenville.
Teams of workers are being asked to donate five hours of their time Saturday, Sept. 29 to "Paint the Town." Numerous non-profit agencies are looking forward to having their office space or program room spruced up with a fresh coat of paint.
Anyone interested in participating is asked to call (613) 342-8889.
Submitted by Crystal Throop
The first regular meeting of the 2001 Grenville 4-H Plowing Club took place on Wednesday, June 27 at the farm of Brian and Barb Maitland, RR3 Jasper.
The 17 members present discussed club requirements, including participation in the Antique Wheels in Motion Show & Demonstration Days plowing school Aug. 18, the Achievement Day program Sept. 28 at the site of the Grenville County Plowing Match, and a poster or project on a specific topic.
An addition to the club this year is the requirement second-year members and up are required to complete their own adjustments during competition.
Upon the completion of club elections, Jeremy Wilson was declared president. Sherry Saunders was named vice-president; Sarah Greenough was declared secretary, and Crystal Throop was declared press reporter and youth leader.
After many suggestions had been made, the members chose "Sodbusters" as the club's name. Entry forms were offered to the seven members who have already qualified to compete this fall at the International Plowing Match in Navan.
To qualify, one must receive a minimum of 110 points out of a possible 200 at any plowing match in 2000.
The next regular meeting will take place July 29 at the Maitlands' farm. Members will be given a turn at competitive plowing; this will count as a double meeting.
Anyone who has an interest in plowing and would like to become a member can contact the Maitlands at (613) 283-0916. You do not need to own a tractor or plow, or live on a farm, to become a member.
SPENCERVILLE The Friends of the Edwardsburgh Public Library will be hosting a yard sale Saturday, July 28 from 8 am to 2 pm at the Spencerville Fair Grounds exhibit building.
Coffee and muffins will be available.
To donate items for sale or for more information, call Jan at 658-3016, Nancy at 658-2126 or Margo at 658-3463.
BROCKVILLE Hospitals in Brockville and Kemptville will receive increased funding from the provincial government, according to a news release issued by Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman.
Permanent base funding announced July 13 is aimed at putting hospitals in a more solid financial position for the 2001/2002 fiscal year.
Funding for Brockville General Hospital is set at just over $28,580,000, an increase of 4.5 per cent over the previous fiscal year. Just under $5.1 in approved funding will go to St. Vincent de Paul Hospital; this represents an increase of 6.2 per cent.
Funding for Kemptville District Hospital is set at more than $5,862,000, an increase of 4.4 per cent over the previous year.
"This funding will help to ensure that residents in Leeds-Grenville continue to have access to quality hospital services," Runciman stated.
Health and Long-Term Care Minister Tony Clement was quoted in the release as stating, "We want to make sure that every hospital has the means to provide the level of services that Ontarians trust and depend on."
Jill Patrick, explaining her desire to help homeless children in Romania
THE NUMBERS GAME: The recent approval of municipal budgets in South Grenville illustrates some of the difficulties council members face as they try to serve the people they represent. As the effects of provincial downloading continue to be felt, councils have also had to face the often negative effects of reassessment and the challenge of providing the same or enhanced services without additional resources at their disposal. Tough choices had to be made in some cases, and many municipalities appeared to be limited in their ability to avoid imposing a tax increase on residential ratepayers.
But council members who deserve credit for trying to do what's best for their communities should also keep in mind the responsibility that is supposed to go with holding public office. Taxpayers have a right to know how their money is being spent, no matter which level of government is involved. Elected officials should make a reasonable effort to explain the factors involved in preparing a budget. They should spell out the difficulties they faced, stand behind their decision and allow the public to digest the information.
There is no doubt some taxpayers do not care about the various tax rates set by various levels of government; all they really care about is how much they will have to pay. There would then be no point harping on how much each level of government is charging, some elected officials would argue. But others who may be interested in knowing how their tax bill breaks down deserve an explanation from their municipal leaders. Councils should be given a chance to explain their budgets and why municipal taxes are on the rise, but the public should at the very least be given the opportunity to ask questions and find out how each level of government contributed to the total at the bottom of the property tax bill.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS: Prescott's hospitality is alive and well these days, according to those who make the Fort Town a port of call. Feedback from recent visits by the Bluenose II and Cape May Light was quite positive. Crew members appreciated the welcome they received in Prescott, and look forward to returning. Local residents make a point of being in the waterfront area and welcoming visitors from ships large and small, something that is noticed and remembered by those who travel up and down the St. Lawrence.
With all the negative talk about the state of the local economy, Prescott should not underestimate the value of one of its biggest assets: its hospitality. Now more than ever, Prescott needs to build on its reputation as a community that makes a special effort to make visitors feel welcome.
Tim Ruhnke
Jeff Lee
Right from the get go it seemed impossible to even suggest to me Canada could outbid China for the 2008 Olympics.
Toronto over Beijing. It was, well, almost laughable. Unfortunately, it wasn't the first time we've leapt so high only to crash and burn. In 1996, our largest city lost to Atlanta, an American city of comparable size, in a bid to host the 1996 Olympics.
In other words, we've had some practice at playing out of our league.
So when news came of the loss, for me, it was almost a relief, like, as my colleague suggests, the end to the chase of a girl everyone but you knew there was never a hope in hell of catching.
And when the votes were counted, it wasn't even close (read Christy Turlington). Beijing received 65 votes, Toronto 22, Paris 18 and Istanbul nine. In all, ten cities had been in the race. Osaka, Japan had been elminated early from the final five remaining cities.
But let's face it: the Olympics is about showing the money. China showed the money in its bid, spending $40 million US, while we scrounged up $20 million Cdn. It just turns my stomach when the cash is converted into America funds.
With Beijing's win, sponsors the world over have the "in" into more than 1.1 billion people's hearts, minds and pocket books. I recall, in the lead up to the vote, a picture ran in an Ottawa newspaper showing a larger-than-life soccer ball plastered in corporate sponsors' logo floating China as the host with the most. There's big money to be had in this Olympic ideal.
Sure, the critics have fired off about China's deplorable human rights record. But as the logic goes in selling the Chinese soda pop, hamburgers and blue jeans, so too does the rebuttal in casting a vote for them as hosts: with free markets flows free people. Let's face it: part of this whole democracy deal is the ability to decide if you'd like fries with that.
Even when Toronto Mayor Mel Lastman jammed his foot in his mouth with racist comments published in a Toronto newspaper regarding a trip he was to take to Kenya to promote the city's 2008 Olympic bid that went something like this: "What would I want to go to a place like Mombassa ... I just see myself in a pot of boiling water with all these natives dancing around me," it didn't really matter.
Although he did apologize saying the comments were made off the cuff and weren't intended to offend anyone, it was tanamount to asking your date where she wants to go for dinner after watching Ishtar. Even if a spot had been planned, and the question, therefore, unnecesarry, it doesn't really matter.
So while the second time was the charm for Beijing - it lost by two votes to Sydney in the race for the 2000 Olympics Canada is still in the chase for the Olympics' less dazzling event - the 2010 Winter Olympics in British Columbia, which with the loss of the Summer Olympics could mean the pity vote.
John A.H. Morris
Things are looking pretty positive for another Prescott High School reunion next summer, probably on the July long weekend as the holiday falls (legally) on a Monday in 2002.
Close to 1200 grads, their spouses and friends attended the last reunion in 1984, and although numbers for next year's get-together will be down considerably, there is still a strong bond with the old school which closed in 1957 and sits now on death row, awaiting its fate.
And it looks like a mini-reunion will be held within the main one as former PHS Girls Band members plan to recall some of their golden years. Forerunners of this band, formed in 1947, was a drum and majorette unit which marched with the cadet corps in their 1946 spring inspection. Led by majorette Mary Lou Tobin, it included drummers Betty Hewitson, Liz Lyons and Bev Sine. Drum instructor was Alf Gaudin.
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We hope the reunion becomes a reality because there is a South Grenville District High School project relating to the old PHS that will be of interest and concern to all PHS grads.
The spacious new library at SGDHS has been named the Ruth Evanson Library, and there is a small plaque on the wall outside the library noting this. We have not, however, been able to track down an official dedication service in memory of Miss Evanson ever being held, and after the library's last major renovation a couple of years ago, the plaque commemorating the library disappeared and cannot be found.
The members of the Ruth Evanson Foundation who have administered thousands of dollars in student loans and bursaries in memory of this well-loved English teacher, are willing, from part of the funds remaining in their trust, to provide a suitable plaque in memory of Miss Evanson, and in addition, commission her portrait, both of which will be displayed in the school library.
It would be a fitting time during an old PHS reunion to dedicate the plaque and portrait, and to re-dedicate the library in Ruth Evanson's name. Her memory has more or less faded at South grenville as she died before many of the school's present teachers (1963) were even born.
What made Ruth Evanson such a great teacher was the fact that she dedicated her entire adult life to introducing the beauty and importance of the English language to the youth of Prescott and area. She sent hundreds of students out into the world with an appreciation and understanding of English literature and English grammar that would serve them all their lives.
What set Ruth Evanson above her peers in this town was the fact that she taught in all three of Prescott's public high schools: PHS No. 1, 1925-1930; PHS No. 2, 1931-1957; SGDHS, 1957-1962. During most of her 37-year teaching career, her Grade XIII students had to write departmental exams (set by the Dept. Of Education), and not one of her students ever registered a failing mark on either a literature or composition exam paper.
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There was a small public relations dilemma in Ottawa last week prior to the opening of the Phoniefranco Games when an Ottawa councillor was denied free tickets to the opening ceremonies by a franco bureaucrat because he had voted earlier this year against Ottawa becoming officially bilingual. The issue was hushed up immediately and apologies graciously accepted by the councillor in question.
Can you imagine what an international incident this would have exploded into should it have been the Phonieanglo Games and a Phoniefranco had been denied tickets because he had opposed use of the English language...say maybe in Hull...which is violently unilingual?
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Our apologies to Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman for having had to push him so hard the past several weeks to come up with some much-needed hospital funding for the two counties.
He announced last week that his Ontario Conservative government had made available an additional $1.1 million to the Brockville General Hospital which will enable it to wipe out its 2001 budget deficit of $749,000, and still have enough money left over to hire 1.327 doctors of the specialist variety.
Both the St. Vincent de Paul in Brockville and the Kemptville District hospitals received increased grants of about $300,000 each. The expected $3 million boost to the Access Centre home care budget was not made in this last announcement.
The Editor;
In response to S.E. Annable's letter regarding town hall and my recent letter of July 4, let's be clear on this subject. The present town hall is not a town hall; it's a shabby, inaccessible high school building. Try climbing the stairs to the second floor if you are disabled. In my 36 years in this area the only time I visited this site was when it housed the automotive licence bureau.
To call it a tourist attraction borders on the absurd, especially in its location well north of main street. In my letter there was no mention of plastic siding; the siding could be metal or wood, and any colour would be better than dirty bricks and paint peeling window frames.
There was certainly no objection when my company built two siding-clas buildings in Prescott; they are good looking and still are after many years of Canadian weather.
The original town hall was demolished many years ago to make way for a supermarket and car park. Have you also noticed that the old post office and Daniels' Hotel have also disappeared from main street? If you are paying taxes in Prescott spending efficiency should surely be the goal of any council; that was the main purpose of my letter of July 4.
What Prescott needs is more industry to provide jobs. I fail to see how shabby old buildings and tourists would help this cause.
John Grant
The Editor;
It is unfortunate that Augusta council has seen fit to oppose Brockville's idea of promoting a Greater Brockville Area.
I reside and operate a business in Augusta. I belong to the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce, the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Prescott, Tourism Brockville and the 1000 Islands St. Lawrence Corridor Marketing Partnership.
To my knowledge Augusta council has not endorsed, supported or joined any of these organizations. What is this "identity" that Augusta council is so worried about losing?
Residents of Augusta work in Prescott and Brockville. Residents of Brockville work in Augusta and Prescott and residents of Prescott work in both Augusta and Brockville. We are one community, like it or not. Let's work together and promote a region rich in culture and heritage and has an industrial potential bar none. Turf wars have to end!
Pat Dewar
The Editor;
We attended the Kinsmen outdoor theatre Sunday evening. The music was great and it was a relaxing place to sit for the evening.
We are pet lovers ourselves, but there is a place for pets. Someone's dog had done his job and people were stepping in it.
Theatres are for the purpose of entertaining people and not pets. You don't take your dog to an indoor theatre, and an outdoor theatre should be the same. I'm sure the dog would be more comfortable at home.
Garnet and Mary Typhair
By Willy Sieling Heuvel
Thanks to all who attended last Saturday's pork chop BBQ, another fundraiser for Walker House. Charles and Ann's help was much appreciated.
Your commitment to the trip to Stratford in October is due by the end of July. Half of the total price has to be in by that time, as the leftover seats will be made available to the public. If you are on the list, please let me know either way.
The craft group still meets every Tuesday afternoon at 1 or a little later. It really is a fun time for all; tea is served. The card people are teaching anyone who wants to learn "Pepper," a form of bid euchre. Join them Friday at 1 pm at Walker House.
Card game winners last week were: Monday bridge 1st, Ted Crosbie; 2nd, Anita Mayer; Sam Covey won the door prize. Tuesday cribbage high hand, Denise Monette; high score, Myrtle Shahan; 2nd, Jeannine Marion; 3rd, Sam Covey. Wednesday evening bridge 1st, Andy Britnell; 2nd, John Cristofolakas; Anne Woods won the door prize. Thursday euchre 1st, Bea Hemsley; 2nd, Alice Crowder; 3rd, Mary Reynolds; Marie Shahan won the door prize.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
CARDINAL A former Cardinal resident with a passion for helping others will be spending four weeks of her vacation time this summer in Romania caring for abandoned children in an orphanage.
Jill Patrick, who attended Benson Public and South Grenville District High schools, will finally be able to fulfill her dream to do overseas mission work.
"It takes a special kind of person to go overseas and see people who are less fortunate, and I think I was given these special gifts," Patrick said. "I was given this big heart and a huge capacity to love and give compassion, and I feel like I have to do something. I have to share those gifts."
Patrick will be leaving Sunday, Aug. 26 for Craiova, Romania, which is three-and-a-half hours west of Bucharest. She will be a member of World Vision Canada's Destination Life Change Program, in which she will volunteer in an orphanage with children from birth to three years old. The term involves changing, feeding, walking and playing with the children, and provides holiday relief for regular staff.
Patrick is taking her four weeks vacation time from her employment as a clinical operations assistant with CroMedica, a pharmaceutical research company in Ottawa, to fulfill her volunteer work. She is also responsible for providing $3,700, which will pay her flight and accommodation and help subsidize a salary for one full time worker at the orphanage. Offers of financial support have already been received from family, St. John's United Church in Cardinal and the Cardinal Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.
Sponsors also need to be found for three Romanian children from homes where poverty, unemployment and illness are an everyday burden. Young Mariana Munteanu, Costel Alexandru Munteanu and Fernando Florian Marinescu need help so they may be able to continue to live with their families, and not live in an orphanage.
Each sponsorship costs $31 per month, and the pooled contributions funds activities to help the child, family and the community. Ultimately, it is hoped the support will keep more children in their own homes, through education, health care, immunization and agriculture programs.
A friend of Patrick's has already agreed to fund one sponsorship. Patrick expects through slide shows and talks following her overseas work, she will be able to interest more people in contributing. If not, she plans to sponsor the children herself.
"Not everyone could go overseas and deal with that, and I feel that I need to. I know that God gave me these gifts, and He wants me to use these gifts," Patrick said. "I've always been very compassionate, very sensitive. I always find myself crying at other people's pain. I like to take on other people's pain as my own."
Patrick explained it is common in Romania for parents who are unable to provide for their many children to give them to orphanages, thinking it is best for the children. She hopes she will be able to make a difference and bring some love to those children.
"To be able to make a difference, when nobody else loves them (the children) and make them laugh and smile, that's going to be really rewarding and fulfilling," she said. "I love making a difference in people's lives and I love working with children."
Patrick said she has always wanted to do missionary work, and had researched various government overseas organizations.
Ideally, she had hoped to complete some overseas work following graduation from the biomedical science program at the University of Guelph. However, she discovered most missionary programs required a long-term commitment or the volunteer had to be a teacher, nurse or lay minister.
She couldn't find anything that was "a real match," Patrick explained. "I became so frustrated and so depressed for the longest time. Here I was wanting to make a difference in somebody else's life, and nobody is letting me do that. All I wanted to do was help and nobody would let me."
Through encouragement from family and friends, Patrick continued her intense research to find a suitable volunteer program for herself. She eventually found World Vision Canada, an international Christian humanitarian relief and development organization dedicated to improving standards of living by providing education, training and care to people living in poverty around the world.
The group has ongoing development projects in more than 100 countries, and tries to build hope for the future by meeting urgent relief needs while pursuing long-term solutions.
World Vision provides the medical teams necessary to give sufficient stimulation, emotional attachment and loving care needed for the thousands of children of impoverished parents who are dropped off at institutions in Romania. Many of the children have delayed physical, emotional and social development.
For more information on World Vision, visit the Website at www.destinationlifechange.com.
Patrick was required to undergo an intense application process to be selected for her volunteer position. She had to show evidence of previous community and volunteer work, and provide references for her work and educational background.
To assist Patrick with her program, she can be contacted by e-mail at jpatrick@cromedica.com.
CARDINAL The Community in Bloom program is continuing in the village on a local level this year, even though organizers have pulled out of the national-level competition.
Committee member Marj Kempffer said the group felt it had to withdraw from the higher level because of time and money constraints.
"This decision took a great deal of soul searching, but we felt it only fair to all concerned," Kempffer said. "All of the committee members have had personal issues to deal with that prevented us from following through with the items that had to be addressed according to national judges who visited us last year."
These items included an aggressive and fully-documented tree planting plan, and steps taken to prevent the heritage canal from further collapse. Judges had noted it is essential to protect that heritage, Kempffer said. "This is huge. How do a few little people like us protect that stonework?"
The costs for both items is high, Kempffer explained, as is the cost to bring the national judges to Cardinal. The local committee was required to fundraise to pay for food and lodging for the judges while in the village, and committee members often lost time from work during the stay, she said.
"It was in everybody's best interests to postpone it until next year. We'll be back next year with gusto."
Committee members felt the national competition would be a waste of the judges' time and could cause a blow to the village's previously high rating.
Last year, a city parks foreman from Alberta and a landscape architect from Saskatchewan awarded Cardinal three blooms in the national competition. Cardinal was hoping to achieve a designation as being the most beautiful village in Canada for its size. The winner last year, a village in Alberta, received five blooms. The friendly competition between municipalities strives to promote the social and health benefits of participating while building a sense of pride through community involvement.
Committee members expect to have a full tree planting program in place for next year, which will involve memory trees with plaques that families or individuals can purchase in memory of a loved one.
Kempffer said support for the adopt-a-spot gardens and hanging baskets has been fabulous, and the village has never looked so good. People can register in the local competition at General Dollar until the end of July. Prizes are a patio set for first place and a bird bath for best use of red and white, both donated by Sithe Energies. Second prize is a garden settee and third place will be awarded garden ornaments. Nobody has yet entered the best use of red and white category.
First, second and third-place plaques will be given to churches, businesses and service organizations. Judging for the children's largest sunflower face contest will take place during the Labour Day festival.
The area of judging includes the village itself; County Road 2 from Blair Road to Marine Coast Road; Froom, Scott and Blair roads; and Shanly Road to Highway 401.
Judging will be Sunday, Aug. 12, and the awards ceremony will be at the Legion Monday, Aug. 13 at 7 pm.
"We hope you will continue to work with us in our ongoing plan to not only beautify this lovely village, but make it a more environmentally safe and historically exciting place to live, work and visit," Kempffer said.
Other bloom committee members are Lori Pennell, Debbie Adams, Scott Kuipers and Debbie Johnston.
By Jeff Lee - Journal Staff Writer
SPENCERVILLE Edwardsburgh/Cardinal council has consolidated the former municipalities' bylaws regarding fencing.
At its regular meeting Monday night, council approved a bylaw regulating and controlling the erection of fences.
The bylaw includes the guidelines for residential, commercial and industrial and private outdoor swimming pools. It states "a permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of fences."
Councillor Peggy Taylor raised the question as to whether or not the bylaw's wording ensured pools and not just yards were to be fenced.
Taylor said she recently read an article in a magazine about municipalities forgetting to ensure a fences go around pools rather than just the yard.
The bylaw states every swimming pool will be totally enclosed by a fence not less than 1.2 metres high. There must also be a gate equipped with a self-closing and latching device.
The bylaw also addresses fencing for above ground pools. It states any such pool that exceeds 1.2 metres of clear height around the pool is exempted from being totally enclosed by a fence "except for the area where the ladder of other means of access for the pool are normally located."
In these instances, a fence must be at least 1.2 metres high, and must include a self-closing and latching device. The bylaw also states all entrances to the swimming pool area which part of the enclosure, including windows, doors and gates, "shall be kept latched at all times except when a responsible adult person is supervising the pool area." No part of the enclosure or entrances to any buildings are to be closer that 1.2 metres to the pool.
Before an outdoor private swimming pool can be filled with water, the bylaw states, a certificate of approval must be obtained from the chief building official.
The bylaw doesn't have a grandfather clause, which means even those pools built prior to the bylaw's approval are not exempt from having to be fenced accordingly.
Mayor Dave Dobbie said people who don't comply with the bylaw will be asked to do so in the form of a letter from the municipality. Although the municipality cannot levy fines, Dobbie said, if people don't follow the guidelines in the bylaw, the municipality can take them to court, adding such recourse is a last ditch effort to get ratepayers to comply.
Dobbie said systems are in place to alert the municipality of non-compliance. Firstly, he said, new pools need to obtain approval from the building inspector. The building inspector and residents can also bring to the municipality's attention pools which don't meet the bylaw's requirements.
Dobbie added, however, he wasn't aware of any pools in the area that don't have fences around them.
Residential guidelines stated no barbed wire, spire tips, sharp
objects or electronically charge fences will be erected. There
is also a height limit of 1.75 metres for fences or walls built
in any side or rear yard.
Kenneth William Moore of Cardinal died at Brockville General Hospital Sunday, July 8, 2001 in his 86th year.
He was the beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Toupin), his wife of 60 years; dear brother of Laura Leonard of Prescott, Lois (Mrs. Gerald Cox) of Ottawa, Vera Anderson of Barrie, and Veva (Mrs. Clarence Gammon) of Peterborough. He is also survived by his dear sister-in-law Jean (Mrs. Eric Alberry) of Cardinal. He was predeceased by his sister Phyllis (Mrs. Jack Goodin) of Prescott. Mr. Moore will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews and their children.
Mr. Moore was born to Erastus and Eva (nee Johnston) Moore of Augusta March 23, 1915. He graduated from high school in Prescott and began training in the electrical trade.
He met the lovely Geraldine Toupin, whom he married June 7, 1941. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force Jan. 5, 1942 and was responsible for much of the pilot training, using the Lynk Trainer Simulator. He was Honourably Released from duty Sept. 29, 1945, having attained the rank of Sergeant.
Mr. Moore worked for Fraser-Brace Engineering in 1951 as an electrician on the construction of the new nylon plant for DuPont of Canada at Maitland. On completion of the plant in July 1953, he transferred to the employ of DuPont. Mr. Moore had attained a staff position and remained at DuPont until his retirement, March 31, 1978.
Through his retirement, he was always helping others, usually with electrical problems or with hand-made crafts such as toys, birdhouses, feeders or Christmas and house decorations.
Mr. Moore was a model husband and a gentlemen and he will always be fondly remembered.
MORRISBURG A 19th century wedding will be recreated this Sunday, July 22 at Upper Canada Village.
The ceremony will join in marriage Charlotte Sophia Crysler to David George Robertson, children of two of the village's most prominent families. The wedding will be solemnized at Christ Episcopal Church at 1:30 pm.
The bride in rust-coloured taffeta, a wedding dinner of jellied chicken and scotch eggs and a horse-drawn procession are just some of the features visitors to Upper Canada Village will see in what has become one of the most popular events at the tourist site.
The re-enactment will give visitors a real and complete picture of how a wedding day would have unfolded in the 1860s.
Earlier in the day, visitors can stop in at the church to see the decorations being prepared and to hear the organist and the soloist rehearse. They can also visit with members of the groom's family as they prepare for the wedding, and then photograph the bridge and her family as they leave Crysler hall to go to the church.
A garden reception will take place at Crysler hall after the wedding. All visitors will be invited to have a piece of cake and lemonade.
The wedding is the second in a series of events that celebrate the cycles of life of Upper Canada. A christening was held in June, and a 19th century funeral will be recreated in September.
For more information contact 1-800-437-2233.
MORRISBURG There are still places available in Upper Canada Village's new Pioneer Pals summer day camp program.
The camp is open to boys and girls between the age of eight and 12. As a pioneer pal, a child becomes a modern-day explorer discovering the past through a week of themed exploration, crafts and activities.
The camp is led by trained leaders, and children will come away with a quality experience and fun-filled exploration of the past. Pioneer Pals takes place within the historic setting of Upper Canada Village Historic Park. Activities are centred around a different aspect of pioneer life in an 1860s village each day of the week. There will be storytelling of 19th century adventures, dress-up and role playing and heritage crafts, such as tin-punching, sewing and wood crafting.
Nine camp sessions are being offered through July and August, and each session is five days in length.
For more information or to obtain an application form, call 1-800-437-2233.
MORRISBURG Upper Canada Playhouse in Morrisburg continues its Season of Laughter with the third installment of its line-up of four hit comedies, The Long Weekend, running July 26 to Aug, 12.
The show is about two couples who have been friends for years, but secretly can't stand each other. Spending the weekend at a summer home turns into a hilarious comedy when they try to put up with each other.
Performances run Tuesday through Saturday at 8 pm with matinees on Wednesday and Sundays at 2 pm. For tickets or information contact the Playhouse box office at (613) 543-3713.
In reference to the obituary that appeared in last week's Prescott Journal for Robert John Jeffers, he was the son of Robert James Jeffers and his wife, Brenda Jeffers (nee Charbot).
ALGONQUIN - Roebuck thumped Lyn 13-5 in the 'A' final game of the Chevron Construction Algonquin Squirt mid-season tournament.
In the meantime, in the 'B' final, Algonquin edged Athens 9-6 for the win.
En route to the finals, Roebuck drubbed North Augusta 18-6 in the 9:30 am game Saturday, July 14. At 3:30 pm, Roebuck faced the Kanata Kars Acres, edging them out 7-5 to advance to the final game.
Lyn 9, Algonquin 8
Friday evening, the Lyn Rebel's Plumbing and Heating took out Algonquin Chevron 9-8 in four innings of play.
Algonquin also beat Spencerville 2-03. Lyn then beat Cardinal 15-6 in the 11 am Saturday game to advance. Athens Denny's Pizzeria advanced by beating Domville Polite's Sand and Gravel 19-3 Saturday morning.
'C' final
Winning the 'C' final game, Gananoque beat Kanata 4-0.
Gananoque advanced to the final by beating Kanata 11-4.
'D' final
In the 'D' final game, North Augusta beat Spencerville 14-4. Spencerville had a win over Cardinal 22-5 to advance.
Domville won convincingly in the 'E' final, beating Cardinal 24-6.
As part of the tournament, a skills competition was held mid-day Saturday. Algonquin's James Dejeet won the throwing event.
Gananoque's Jeff Ubdegrove edged out Algonquin Adam Kelly in the fielding event.
Another Gananoque player, Joel Dean, won the hitting competition.
Algonquin Dillon Crowder and Roebuck's Corey Alkerton gave Dean a run for his money.
In Ottawa Carleton Soccer League play, the Prescott Gunners under-12 boys squad regained their winning ways with a more disciplined effort and solid goaltending by backup keeper Brett Drew, who earned a shutout in the team's 5-0 win over West Carleton.
The Gunners found their scoring touch with four goals in the first half and one in the second.
With crisp passing plays and a strong defensive effort, the Gunners' win maintain their first-place standing with a record of 7-0-1.
Rob MacMillan scored two goals, while Matt Cockshott, Steve Craig-Pettem and Joel Haystead each had one.
Joel Haystead had two assists. Single assists went to Matt Leeder, Stuart Taylor, Matt Cockshott, Mike Froom, Gavin Bush and Steve Craig-Pettem. Prescott plays away in Kemptville Wednesday July 18.
PRESCOTT With the minor soccer reaching mid-season, the top spots in each division are generally being tightly contested.
In the Under-6 Division of the Prescott & District Minor Soccer League, Star Security sits in first place with 37 points, with Grenville Fish and Game in second place with 25 points.
Meanwhile, in the Under-8 Division, The Colour Pallette holds a two-point lead over Tropical pools, with 35 and 32 points respectively.
In the Under-10 Division, Kinsmen has 37 points, while second-place Mac's has 34 points.
Kriska and DWJ Plumbing Pythons are in a neck-and-neck race for first and second place. Kriska has 28 points; DWJ has 25.
In the Under-16 Division, Playit Star has a seven-point lead over Gateway Packaging.
Under-6
On July 14, Beck's Construction beat Tichborne Auto Supply 3-0. Alex Boswall scored two. Spencer netted one.
Lane's Smoke Shop beat Prescott Chiros 1-0. Matthew Wright scored.
Star Security's Christina Zahn and Grenville Fish and Game's scored both of their team's goals in the 2-2 tie.
Playit Star, meanwhile, beat Brent Scott Insurance 4-2. Playit's John Lawless scored two, and Andrew Moulton picked up one. Brent's Madison Moore and Nicholas Grant each scored.
In the 10:15 games, Star beat Beck's 4-1. Christian Zahn and Patrick Purcell both scored two goals. Daniel Phillips scored.
Playit Star drubbed 8-0. Scoring went to Andrew Moulton (4), John Lawless (3) and Cameron Smith (1).
Lane's Smoke Shop edged Brent 1-0 for the win. Emma Dukelow scored.
Prescott Chiros beat Tichborne 2-0. The win was by default.
Under 8
On July 10, Playit Star tied Tropical Pools 3-3. Scoring for Playit were Fiona Cleary, Drew Johnston and Richard Joudoin, each with one. Richard Champagne scored two for Tropical. Brandon Visser netted one.
Hometown Heating edged Prophet's Trophies 4-3. Hometown's Ryan Van Stralen and Ronnie Harrison each scored two goals. Prophet's Branden Graham scored two and Tyson Lefebvre netted a single.
Windmill Web Spiders beat SLP Printing Devils 5-1. Scoring one goal each for the Spiders were Michael Lawless, Payton Marriner, Kevin Cummings, Devin Lebrun and Cordon Purcell. Daniel Walker scored for SLP.
The Colour Palette beat Grenville Pharmacy 3-1. Colour's Phillip Biccum, Lucas Stitt and Trent Corney each scored. Jesse Boyd scored Grenville's only goal.
Prescott IDA beat DBL Computing 4-3. Sean Blackburn scored four and Dillon Stollard scored one. DBL's Cory Wilson scored the hat trick.
On July 12, Tropical Pools beat DBL Computing 3-0.
The Color Pallette beat SLP 4-0. Trent Corney scored two, while Zach Barridge and Cody Somers scored one.
Hometown Heating beat Grenville Pharmacy 3-1. Ryan Van Stralen scored two. Teammate Alex Stephenson scored one. Jesse Boyd scored one for Grenville.
Prophet's and Playit's game ended in a 2-2 tie. Prophet's Tyson Lefebvre and Brandon Graham each had one goal.
Playit's Richard Joudoin and Kerri White scored for their team.
Prescott IDA edged Windmill Web 3-2 for the win. IDA's Sean Blackburn scored two. Matthew Barkley scored one.
Scoring for Windmill was Michael Lawless and Devin Lebrun.
Under 10
On July 10, Mac's edged Kinsmen 3-2 for the win. Jason Deeks had the hat trick, while Josh Pitt scored two goals.
In a higher scoring game, Becker's beat Kiwanis 6-4. Justin Dalrymple had four goals, while Kailee Byers had two.
Beach Home Hardware beat Hansen Cavity Kickers 2-0. Kiersten Warren and Mason Amell scored.
Splash beat Bank of Montreal 4-0. Ian King scored three goals. Scott Stephenson had one.
Royal Bank edged TD Bank 3-2. Bradley Carrierre, Mitchell Taylor and Daniel Sears scored for Royal. Sean Perrin had two for TD.
On July 12, Mac's beat TD 5-1. Chad McAuley and Chucky Gamble each had two goals. Hayden Servage had one. Sean Perrin scored for Beach.
Bank of Montreal played Kiwanis to a 2-2 tie. Jeffery Gaw scored for Montreal, while Mike Thomas scored for Kiwanis.
Kinsmen beat Becker's 5-1. Andrew Berkhard had two goals. Singles went to Joshua Pitt, Coby Latocha and Jessie Hyland. Kailee Byers scored for Becker's.
Hansen beat Royal Bank 1-0. Cody Liezert scored.
Under 12
On July 9, Freer Electric beat Star Security 1-0. Brittany McParlene scored.
Techan Titans beat the Shriners 3-1. Jordan Dunlop scored two, while Samuel Valkernie-Burn scored one. Jennifer Bernard scored the single.
Kriska shutout Giant Tiger 5-0. Kriska's Clayton Dunnington scored three. Johathon Arcard and Brandon Spencer scored singles.
Seaway Pharmacy beat DWJ Plumbing Pythons 3-1. Kristian Knapp scored three. Kris Maloney scored one.
On July 11, Kriska drubbed the Shriners 6-0. Johathan Aracand scored two. Singles went to Dunnington, Carrie Calhour, Brandon Spencer and Perrin.
Freer Electric beat Seaway Valley Pharmacy 4-0. Ryan Armstrong and Curtis Biccum each scored two goals.
Giant Tiger and DWJ played to a 3-3 tie. Tigers' Daniel Norton had two, and Nick Goodman had one.
Singles went to Brock Murphy, Halley Francis and Kyle Towe.
Techan Titans and Star played to a 1-1 tie. Titans' Bryan McMullen and Star's Reilly Grootjans each scored.
Under 16
Watermark Printing lost to Playit Star 4-3. Playit's Jennifer Petrius scored two, while teammates Chad Hyland and Logan Gillard each scored one. Printing's Joshua Joudoin scored three goals.
Kriska and Nitrochem each played to a 0-0 tie.
On July 11, Watermark and Gateway tied 1-1. Printing's Colin Thain scored while Gateway's Larry Cardinal netted a single.
Playit Star and Nitrochem played to a 0-0 tie.
KINGSTON Facing strong opposition in the Ambassador Cup tournament, the under-14, Division 1 girls Gunners faced strong opposition July 14 and July 15, dropping two games to Cobourg and Gloucester and getting a draw against Kanata.
In the Gunners' first two games, they lost 1-0 to Cobourg and Gloucester, although it appeared the Gunners outplayed the other two teams. Unfortunately, the Gunners could not find the net on several scoring chances. Samantha Joudoin was outstanding in the first game in net, and Kim Murdock, in her debut game in net, played extremely well in the second game.
Amanda Lavery was a force at forward in the two opening games, just missing on several good scoring opportunities.
The Gunners played their third game against the Kanata Stingers, a team that competes in the same Ottawa Carleton Soccer League as the Gunners but in the Premier Division.
The Gunners played their best game of the tournament settling for a 3-3 draw against the Stingers. Murdock was once again steady in net. Goal scorers were Joudoin, Becky Graham and Samara Bell. Fullbacks Lyndsay Biccum, Jenna Beatty and Fran King denied the speedy Kanata forwards on several occasions, and Chantal Haché provided great center mid-field support by virtue of her passes to the forwards. Heidi Rienstra assisted on two of the Gunners' goals.