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SOUTH GRENVILLE The task of getting on with life in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States continues.
St. Paul's United Church in Prescott hosted an ecumenical service Tuesday morning in response to the attacks on the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon. About 200 people and 10 members of the clergy attended the service to note the loss of thousands of lives in New York City, Washington and Pennsylvania.
Those who attended the service reflected on suffering, pain, fear, peace and hope. Pastor Lorna McKendry of Waddington United Methodist Church in Waddington, N.Y. told the gathering it is time to cry and to feel the suffering that exists in God's world.
"So many of us would rather not feel the pain," she said.
But the service also offered a message of hope. Rev. Blair Paterson of St. Paul's said peace can be found even as "the world rages and crashes around us."
A book of condolences will be available to sign for the rest of the week at the Prescott municipal building on Edward Street at Churchill Road.
A small crowd gathered at the base of the clock tower in downtown Prescott early Friday afternoon to offer three minutes of silence as part of a national day of mourning. Town council marked the beginning of its meeting Monday with a moment of silence.
In addition to the worldwide implications of last Tuesday's attacks, border areas were also affected as security alerts went into effect.
Teresa Lynch, a teacher at Central Public School in Prescott, left work early last Tuesday to get home to Ogdensburg. She intended to pack a bag, come back across the bridge and stay at her mother's place. State troopers were at the border to assist customs agents with vehicle searches and identification checks. Lynch said it took about 20 to 25 minutes to get through that afternoon, and she was told it was unlikely the border crossing would close.
Although it is taking longer for motorists to pass through customs checks at the bridge, the waits pale in comparison to what was happening at other border crossings. Some traffic was rerouted from the Thousand Islands crossing last week; lineups of five kilometres were being reported last Thursday.
The Journal received a call that day from a woman in Toronto who said she had two "stranded Americans" with her and wanted to know if bridges in this area were open.
Although there have been no reports of major problems at the Johnstown crossing, police did make a pair of arrests Thursday morning. A car with Ohio licence plates was stopped and searched; a quantity of marijuana was located. Police and customs officers called for the OPP canine unit, which then located two large bundles of American currency concealed in the car. A 26-year-old Ohio man and a 26-year-old Maniwaki, Quebec man were arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Media coverage of the attacks illustrated the impact the attacks had on Americans. Having lived across the river for several years, Lynch said she understands what it feels like to be an American at this time of crisis.
But she added the terrorist attacks seem to have hit Canadians equally as hard. There was a really sombre feeling shortly after the attacks, and people were starting to come around later in the week.
A few of the Grade 3 and Grade 4 students she teaches were scared, according to Lynch. Classes talked about what happened and students were reassured nothing would happen to them, she said.
The Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit has issued a pamphlet called "When Something Big Happens." The free pamphlet contains information that may help people deal with their feelings during times of uncertainty. For more information, call 1-800-660-5853 or visit www.healthunit.org.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Two Prescott children are been credited for their quick actions in preventing a major fire Sunday morning.
Firefighters were called at about 9:20 am to a home at 498 James St. W. after six-year-old Charleigh McFarlane, who lives across the street, noticed smoke billowing out of the upper floor windows of the house.
Charleigh and her family were about to leave for mass at St. Mark's Church at the time. She ran to tell her brother Jamie, 11, who alerted their mother, Jenny McFarlane. Mrs. McFarlane then called the 9-1-1 emergency number.
While waiting for firefighters to arrive, Jamie ran across the street and started banging on the front door and windows, yelling for people to get out. Fortunately, the owners, Brian and Linda Blad, their son Josh, and Judy Crowder, who rents a separate apartment at the back of the dwelling, were not at home.
Fire Chief Bill Lawrence said the cause of the fire is undetermined and is being investigated. Damage is estimated at $30,000, he said. The fire was mainly contained to the second-floor apartment, which sustained considerable damage, Lawrence said. There was smoke, heat and water damage to other upper-level areas and to the floor below in the main house. Crowder did not have content insurance, he noted.
The chief said the quick actions of the McFarlane children were remarkable. "It's impressive a girl of her age to be intelligent enough to realize there were problems across the road and go and tell (someone), he said. "I think it's great and they should be commended for it.
"If it hadn't been for those kids, who knows how long it would have been before somebody else noticed. It saved a lot more damage. They sure are heroes," Lawrence said.
Mrs. McFarlane credited schools' Risk Watch programs for helping her children know how to react in an emergency.
Lawrence also commented on the value of the program that teaches children safety on various topics and about fire prevention. "It teaches kids to be perceptive, and it's paying off," he said.
Local fire prevention officer Brent Norton said the damaged house did contain smoke detectors, although the batteries had been removed. It was discouraging to see, he said, and hoped this incident would prompt others to check their alarms.
One pumper, an aerial ladder truck, rescue truck and 22 Prescott firefighters responded to the blaze. Many of the firefighters were dressed in their Sunday best as they had been preparing to form a colour guard in honour of Rev. Gerry Ring's last service at St. John's Anglican Church. Four firefighters remained on watch for flare-ups at the fire scene throughout the afternoon.
Prescott Mayor Robert Lawn, who observed firefighters in action Sunday morning, told council Monday he watched "...very professional people at work."
PRESCOTT Residents of South Grenville will get their chance next week to give the gift of life.
A blood donor clinic will take place Tuesday, Sept. 25 from 2 to 8 pm at South Grenville District High School.
The clinic is being hosted by the school in conjunction with the Grenville Fish and Game Club and the Kinsmen Club.
All eligible donors, regardless of blood type, are welcome to donate. Blood collected in one hour of a donor's time could save as many as four lives.
The date of the Prescott clinic was chosen prior to last Tuesday's terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington.
Canadian Blood Services (CBS) is asking donors to make appointments, although it is not mandatory. The number to call is 1-800-264-0680.
For more information about donating blood, call 1-888-2-DONATE.
CBS is a national, non-profit organization that manages the blood supply in all provinces and territories outside Quebec, as well as the country's bone marrow donor registry.
In co-operation with Windmill Web Inc. of Johnstown this week, The Prescott Journal and its sister newspapers are carrying full page reproductions of the Canadian and American flags and are asking readers to display them in the windows of their homes and businesses in a show of support for our American neighbours as they struggle to cope with last week's terrorist attacks in New York City.
A limited number of these flags are available at The Journal office. They are being sold for $2 each with all of the proceeds going to the disaster fund "Come Together America" established this week in Ogdensburg, N.Y. Persons wishing to make donations to the fund can make arrangements through Michelle Dillabough at 315-393-3909.
SPENCERVILLE A fun, five-kilometre walk to support Dog Guides of Canada is planned for this Sunday, Sept. 23 in Spencerville.
The walk is being organized by the Edwardsburgh Lions Club, and begins at 10 am at the arena in Spencerville.
People and pooches of all ages are welcome to participate. Now in its 17th year, the annual event has already raised close to $3 million for Lions Foundation of Canada, which provides dog guides to Canadians with visual, hearing, physical or medical disabilities.
Lions clubs in 70 cities and towns across Canada are hosting walks this year.
For more information on the walks, contact the foundation at 1-800-768-3030 or local walk organizer Beverly Potvin at 258-4578.
JOHNSTOWN The 122nd anniversary of Johnstown United Church will be celebrated with a turkey supper Thursday, Sept. 27.
The event gets underway at 5 pm at the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre in Johnstown.
Children five and under are free.
A special anniversary worship service will be held at the church Sunday, Sept. 30 at 10 am with the joint Johnstown/Cardinal choir.
The 7 pm service will include a musical evening with Betty and Cliff Barkley and Don Morrell providing the entertainment.
PRESCOTT The ongoing saga of the future of the municipal building has re-emerged at the council table.
The subject came up again Monday night when Prescott resident John McFarland, the husband of Councillor Nancy McFarland, made a presentation at the beginning of a council meeting. By the end of the meeting, most members of council had something to say about town hall and where it should be located.
McFarland, who said he was expressing his own views, indicated he has never been in favour of the option to renovate the Dibble Street building. But he acknowledged a majority on council voted to proceed with renovations, a decision that was later reversed.
"In its search for other options council has come up with a list of buildings that are either inappropriate for this use, unavailable, or would prove too costly," stated McFarland, who suggested council should proceed with work at the municipal building and library.
"I feel you are doing a disservice to the library by doing nothing except using it as an excuse not to move ahead," McFarland stated.
He went on to suggest council hold a public meeting if members are unsure of the public's wishes. Members of council made their comments on the subject during a media question period at the end of the meeting.
Mayor Robert Lawn said he would be in favour of having a public meeting "any time, any place." The mayor maintains town residents overwhelmingly support renovating the municipal building. He went on to state the former bank building which is the temporary home of municipal offices is inadequate in meeting the needs of staff and is unsuitable for council meetings because of space constraints and poor acoustics. "It is no symbol of local government," said Lawn, who added council has "cheapened" its role by conducting meetings in that environment.
Councillor Terry McConnell said the temporary site is much better than the previous one. In noting he no longer supported the idea of renovating the Dibble Street building, McConnell said council should have more than two options from which to choose. There are now several options on the table, including the possibility of renting or leasing space in another location in town. This option is to be discussed in more detail next Monday.
Councillor Seeley Pillar reiterated his belief a new building downtown would be the way to go if the town could afford it. Many people in town do not want to see tax money spent on the 71-year-old building on Dibble Street, according to Pillar.
Councillor Jo-Anne Beckstead also reiterated her support for a new building downtown. She said she does not support looking at more options again; doing so would only muddy the waters, according to Beckstead.
As for Nancy McFarland, she said a public meeting may be beneficial. The other options have yet to blossom and the town is getting "absolutely nowhere," according to McFarland.
"It seems we're wasting a lot of time talking about it... and doing studies," she said.
Councillor Jim French said he had declared a conflict of interest because he owns a building on King Street included in the list of possible locations for a new town hall.
The different views expressed at the meeting show this is not an easy issue, Councillor Garry Dewar said. None of the options being considered is emerging over the others, according to Dewar.
"I'll go along with anything that makes sense," he said. Dewar noted he has not ruled out renovating as an option.
PRESCOTT An additional $7,088 will be pumped into cancer research in Canada because of Prescott's Terry Fox Run held Sunday.
A total of 85 volunteers and participants worked, biked, ran or walked to make the event a success, said organizer Sharon Spychi.
The numbers of people involved and the amount of money raised decreased from last year by 19 per cent, however. The 2000 run raised $8,609 and 102 people either participated or volunteered.
Spychi said she suspects the decrease was due to the attack on America last week.
"People were totally devastated," she said. "It affected a lot of people."
The organizer is still pleased with the outcome of the 21st annual run that pays tribute to the young man who lost his right leg to cancer and who set out to run across Canada in 1980 to raise awareness and money for cancer research. "It's wonderful. It's a lot more (money) than we had on Saturday."
Spychi added its the individuals and businesses who make Terry's dream come alive each year. "Without them this wouldn't go on year after year."
Among the participants in Sunday's Terry Fox Run were members of the Scott family, who have been involved for about 18 years. Alan Scott said he recalls seeing the Marathon of Hope on television and being very inspired by his goal. "Cancer can strike anybody and this is something everybody can get involved with," he said.
Marilyn Rupert-Scott gave the credit to Spychi. "Thank goodness for Sharon who puts it on every year. She's always excited and smiling and well organized. She makes it easy for people to participate."
David Conlin also makes the run an annual family affair, with brothers, sisters, cousins and others all getting together to participate. Conlin raised more than $1,000 for the event himself; much of the money was contributed by his fellow employees at Brockville Psychiatric Hospital.
"People are good about giving," Conlin said. "It's hard for anybody to say they don't know somebody who has cancer."
As an added feature of this year's run, participants and volunteers were eligible to win one of several Beanie Babies Spychi had collected. They are named Issy in honour of run founder Isadore Sharp's son Christopher, who died of cancer. Draw winners were Kelly Butler, Robyne Blanchette, Trent Blanchette, Shari Fahrngruber, Brock Murphy, Pauline Hitchen, Nancy Skakum, Christine Endicott, Aaron Scott and Jessica Arcand.
PRESCOTT The future of policing in Prescott will be the subject of a public hearing Thursday afternoon.
The Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services (OCCOPS) will hear presentations on a proposal which would see the Prescott Police Service disbanded. Prescott council voted in early January to seek a municipal policing contract with the OPP.
The OCCOPS hearing begins at 2 pm at the Odd Fellows Hall at 454 Henry St. W.
The purpose of the hearing is to determine whether the proposed change to service would produce an adequate level of service. The commission will also determine whether workers whose positions would be terminated under the proposed changes have been offered severance packages.
Municipal policing offered by the OPP would be based at the detachment office near Edward Street and Highway 401. Most of the members of the existing police service are being offered positions with the OPP. Civilian positions are not subject to the same offer.
Three panel members usually attend hearings of this nature, according to OCCOPS spokesperson Eleanor Patterson. Presentations are expected from the town, the OPP, the police services board and the association representing officers.
Members of the public will be given an opportunity at the hearing to comment on the proposal.
Town officials maintain the OPP will provide service comparable to or better than what is now available from the Prescott Police Service. The annual cost of policing would be similar; just over $1 million has been budgetted this year.
The commission's decision would generally be announced four to six weeks after a hearing, Patterson indicated. The OCCOPS decision is binding.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Gerry Ring, friend and father of members of St. John's Anglican Church for the past 11 years, stepped down from the pulpit for the last time Sunday.
But he and his wife Betty plan to continue to live in the community they say has enfolded them and become home. The couple - married for 42 years - will be living in a home on Boundary Street so they can still be part of Prescott and the many activities they have joined.
In honour of his retirement, parishioners staged a dinner and dance Friday night that included gifts, speeches and a humourous theatrical performance. Ring's last service Sunday morning began with a Legion and Air Cadet colour guard and march.
While at St. John's, Ring was also chaplain to the Royal Canadian Legion, the Royal Canadian Regiment Association, local police and firefighters and the air cadet squadron, and voluntary chaplain at Brockville General and St. Vincent de Paul hospitals. He was instrumental in bringing an annual Jazz festival to the church that staged jazz artists Richard Ring and Ranee Lee - his brother and sister-in-law. Betty is an active member in local guiding units and with the Grenville County Historical Society.
As a retired Anglican priest, Ring can fill in for other clergy within the diocese that stretches from Cardinal to Trenton. Rev. Canon Doug Burns will be the interim priest at St. John's until the church's search committee is able find a replacement.
Ring said a vital part of his ministry at St. John's was always keeping his door and his heart open to the people.
"When people are hurting, you can't say 'I'm busy, call me back.' I always tried to respond immediately and Betty has been supportive of that. It's someone to listen to their troubles and I think that's the most important ministry available."
Ring's ability to be in touch with people and understand their problems stemmed from his own sometimes bumpy road in life, he said. In his youth in hometown Montreal, he served as a member of the junior choir, acted as server, taught Sunday school and belonged to the Anglican Young Peoples' Association.
"I felt called to the Anglican priesthood as a teenager, but I didn't want it and I rebelled." Ring explained he stopped going to church, did poorly in school and was eventually asked to leave high school. He worked various office jobs and became a professional musician, playing in night clubs and dance halls.
He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1958, becoming an aircraft technician with a rank of corporal. In 1972, Ring was sent by the military for treatment of alcoholism. It was soon after he completed treatment that Ring rejoined the church. During his time at CFB Trenton, Ring "accepted the call" and began theological studies at Montreal Diocesan Theological College at McGill University. By 1981 he was ordained a deacon and in 1982 became an ordained minister.
Prior to moving to Prescott in Nov. 1990, Ring had been rector at the parish of Frankford and Glen Miller north of Trenton.
Ring said he's glad he waited for ordination, "because it gave me an insight into the life of the layity that most clergy do not have. Being a recovering alcoholic, it's helped me not to be judgmental of others or to allow myself to climb on a pedestal."
The priest said he prefers to be involved in the "nitty gritty realities of life and try to bring a bit of God's love and compassion to the people where they're at."
Being "just ordinary people" with the same problems as other families has helped them along the road, Betty added.
Ring said he has always been open about his past because that "has made me and Betty available to others who have suffered. They feel comfortable discussing these things with Betty and I. And she (Betty) has been a vital party of that ministry.
"Because they know about my life it opens the doors - they know I'm human," Ring said. "That's what I like about the people here in town. They have accepted me for who I am and what I am and it's been fantastic. People feel free with me to be themselves. They don't have to pretend."
But it has been the love and support of his wife and children that has helped him in his chosen career, Ring said. The couple raised five children: Heather, James (deceased), Catharine, Eric and Andrea, and they have five grandchildren.
SPENCERVILLE The United Church in Spencerville will be presenting a special program for enhancing marriages Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 am to 5 pm.
The Couples Workshop is being offered primarily for engaged or recently-married couples. Participants will learn simple and practical ways to improve the quality of their relationship.
The session focuses on developing specific skills, such as attentive listening. Couples practise ways to work through the issues and conflicts normal in all relationships and learn to express their feelings, wants and needs in a positive, effective manner. Other topics include the importance of recognizing, sharing and accepting personal feelings, and the need for acceptance and forgiveness in a healthy marriage.
By sponsoring the workshop, the Spencerville church hopes to offer something concrete and practical to the community, said Doug Warren, student minister at the church.
"The skills needed to have and enjoy a marital relationship over a lifetime do not always come naturally to people," Warren said.
"The current divorce rate attests to that."
The ecumenical program will be led by Howard and Anne Holloway, an Anglican couple who live in Montreal. Both have recently retired. Howard was a high school teacher in Laval and Rosemere for 31 years, and Anne worked as an administrative secretary at McGill University. They have been married for 31 years and have two adult daughters.
They learned of this workshop while attending a convention of couples involved in Marriage Encounter, a volunteer organization which puts on enrichment weekends worldwide. Howard and Anne have been involved in Marriage Encounter for more than 15 years.
In 1999, they prepared their presentation of The Couples Workshop under the supervision of its originators, Roger and Marty Gilbert, one of several couples active in developing programs for the Association for Marriage Enrichment in the U.S.
Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Contact Doug Warren at dawarren@recorder.ca or call 925-1222.
For more information, call Rev. Ted and Jane Guthrie at 498-2942.
PRESCOTT The annual Trash and Treasure Sale at St. John's Anglican Church will take place Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9 am to noon at the church hall on James Street.
This event replaces the trash and treasure sale usually held in October.
The annual sale is sponsored by St. John's Anglican Church Women.
PRESCOTT Some unfinished business was taken care of at Monday's meeting of town council.
Several members of council referred to comments made the previous Monday at a committee-of-the-whole meeting. Those comments on the structure of council and how well council is working as a unit became the source of yet another debate at this week's meeting.
Councillor Jo-Anne Beckstead initiated the discussion Monday by taking exception to comments she believed to be disrespectful to staff, the mayor and other councillors. Staff work very hard to answer council's questions, she noted. Beckstead, who also chairs the town's finance and corporate services committee, said the town should be considered a service provider and not a business.
Concerns expressed about the effectiveness of the committee she chairs could have been raised in another venue, according to Beckstead. She said the taxpayers of Prescott are owed an apology based on the previous week's debate.
That debate began with Mayor Robert Lawn's proposed changes to the committee system. Councillors Terry McConnell and Garry Dewar expressed concerns about the effectiveness of council and the manner in which issues were being handled.
McConnell said Monday he may not have expressed his concerns and frustration as well as he could have under the circumstances. The councillor went on to note he had since met with the mayor to discuss his proposal.
Council had adopted a system of four standing committees when it took office late last year. Each councillor with previous council experience was selected to chair a committee.
No member of staff or council is at fault for the current situation, Dewar said Monday. But he reiterated his concern there is a problem to be addressed; some issues continue to drag on and there is a need for more committee meetings, he added.
The mayor said his proposal would mean there would be two committee-of-the-whole meetings each month involving all members of council. Lawn also noted committees chaired by Dewar and McConnell had not met since April. Dewar noted the planning committee has had no outstanding issues; a meeting would be called if an issue arose, he added.
The subject of town committees is expected to be on the agenda Monday when council members take part in a committee-of-the-whole meeting.
LEEDS AND GRENVILLE The United Way of Leeds and Grenville kicked off its 2001 campaign last week with an ambitious fundraising goal of $650,000 - an increase of 8.5 per cent over last year's objective.
Agency Executive Director Judi Baril is confident the community will support the challenge. Last year, $683,000 was raised with a goal of $600,000. The 44th annual campaign runs until Dec. 7.
The campaign slogan "Big Community, Bigger Heart," reflects growing areas in the counties and the people who have "poured out their hearts and their dollars to help us be successful," Baril said.
The local United Way serves 26 community agencies that offer more than 50 programs of assistance and support for individuals in need. Baril explained a contribution to United Way helps impact the lives of one in four people in Leeds and Grenville through programs that tackle loneliness, poverty and abuse; protect and help children and youth; help families and individuals in crisis; build a strong community; and bring down barriers to independence.
"Your spirit lifts us to reach campaign success each and every year," Baril said at the campaign kick-off. "Your spirit touches the agencies we support and lets them know that even though they sometimes feel they are alone, your spirit tells them that they are not."
Baril noted the United Way is not just a fundraiser, but a community builder. It acts as a community resource and supportive network to member agencies and to the community as a whole, she said.
This year's campaign has a new look and fresh approach to fundraising to compensate for the loss or downsizing of area businesses - the traditional strong supporters of United Way, Baril said.
One such event includes Loonie Days, in which shoppers at the four Canadian Tire stores in the counties (Prescott, Brockville, Kemptville and Gananoque) on Oct. 25, 26 and 27 will be asked to top up their purchase by $1, to be donated to the United Way. These funds will be devoted to United Way's 17 agencies that support children's programs. Those agencies require $350,000 to keep operating for another year.
There will also be a Big Kids Hockey Raffle, in which the winner of a ticket will receive an authentic signed hockey jersey, two tickets to a Senators game, dinner in Ottawa and other gifts.
Also new this year is a Diner's Delight Restaurant Raffle, in which the winner will receive gift certificates for dinner each month for a year at various area restaurants, and a raffle for $1,000 in Christmas cash.
Other fundraising activities include an art gala, autumn boat cruise, a golf tournament, arts and crafts show and sale and a silent auction.
Local member agencies of the United Way are: 1000 Islands Credit Counselling Service, Big Brothers and Big Sisters Association, Brockville and Area YM/YWCA, Brockville and District Association for Community Involvement, Brockville Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association, Canadian Mental Health Association, Canadian National Institute for the Blind, Canadian Red Cross Society, Community Policing Volunteer Services, Epilepsy Association, Family and Children's Services, Family Counselling Services, Fun with Books, Gananoque and District Association for Community Living, Gananoque Youth Programs, Interval House, Kemptville and Area Youth Advocacy Committee, Kemptville and District Home Support, Leeds and Grenville Rehabilitation and Counselling Services, North Grenville Association for Community Living, Prescott Youth for Life, St. John Ambulance, VON, and the Volunteer Bureau.
For more information on the United Way and the local campaign contact the George Street, Brockville office at 342-8889, or e-mail unitedway@ripnet.com.
MAYNARD Soil recently deposited at the Maynard landfill site was not contaminated, Reeve George Vail reported at a Sept. 10 council meeting.
The reeve was responding to concerns expressed by Augusta resident Duaine McKinley at an August meeting that about 100 truckloads of a granular material had been dumped at the site. McKinley claimed the material was potentially hazardous and should not have been authorized for deposit in Augusta.
Chief Building Official Greg Trizisky, who is also in charge of landfill operations, confirmed in a letter to council a senior environmental officer with the Ministry of the Environment had certified the soil is clean. Trizisky also reported proper and correct decisions were followed with the management of the soil.
The soil originated from a Hydro One substation off California Avenue in Brockville, and had been certified clean and safe for use as fill, Trizisky's report states. The gravel-like soil was placed in an area behind the licensed site.
The landfill site requires large amounts of fill to achieve the final grades on the slope at the back of the landfill required to close the site and convert it to a transfer station.
Vail noted at the meeting the township saved an estimated $5,000 by accepting the clean fill. "There were no contaminants in this soil whatsoever," Vail said.
By accepting the soil, Trizisky said the township saved on hauling fees from its own sand pit off Coville Road, "not to mention the loss of material for use on our roads, and the required reporting fees to the MNR.
"Indeed, similar decisions to this over the last year have saved us approximately $20,000, and with the increased association with our own public works department this number can be doubled," Trizisky stated.
BROCKVILLE One of 31 domestic violence courts to be established in Ontario will be located in Brockville, it was announced Friday.
The new courts include a range of co-ordinated services such as specialized police investigations, prosecution of repeat offenders by specialized crown attorneys and support services for victims through the victim/witness assistance program. The domestic violence court program was created in 1996 and will soon have 55 sites across the province.
"The new court will provide essential services to citizens who suffer the pains of domestic violence," Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman stated in a news release.
SHANLY Police continue to investigate vandalism that took place last week at the Shanly Cemetery.
A total of twenty-eight tombstones were knocked over in the graveyard near County Road 21. The top of one of the markers was damaged.
The incident is believed to have occurred Wednesday night or early Thursday morning, according to a member of the cemetery board.
Constable Marty McConnell of Grenville County OPP is the investigating officer; a member of the OPP identification unit is providing assistance.
Anyone with information is asked to contact McConnell at the detachment in Prescott (925-4221) or at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
JOHNSTOWN Two men have been charged in connection with a break-in last Thursday at Bingo International.
Ontario Provincial Police officers from Grenville and Leeds county detachments responded to an activated alarm just after 4 am. Upon their arrival, police observed two males leaving the hall. A foot chase ensued and the two men were arrested, according to an OPP news release.
Charged with break and enter and possession of break and enter tools are Michael Lanoue, 27, of Cornwall, and Robert Lanoue, 28, of no fixed address.
A scenes of crime officer and members of the Lanark OPP identification unit assisted with the investigation. Constable George Duke is the investigating officer; he is being assisted by the OPP's Rural Agricultural Crime Team.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the investigating officer at 925-4221 or 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be called in to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
AUGUSTA A 30-foot trailer taken from the driveway of a Jellyby Road residence was destroyed by fire, Grenville County OPP reported.
Police were called to the residence just before 3 pm Sept. 16. The remains of the vehicle, a Dutchman classic trailer valued at more than $14,000, was located on Balleycanoe Road by Leeds County OPP officers. A scenes-of-crime officer assisted with the investigation.
EDWARDSBURGH Seventy-eight mature marijuana plants were found growing near Rooney Road. Grenville OPP officers received information that led to the discovery Sept. 14. The plants were seized and transported to the detachment where they were to be destroyed. Crime Stoppers has a new program called "Operation Pot Spot." Anyone with information on the cultivation of "pot" is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
EDWARDSBURGH Police received a report of erratic driving on Highway 401 eastbound Sept. 9 at about 3:25 am. A vehicle was located a few kilometres west of Prescott. Anthony John Taylor, 32, of Prescott, was arrested and charged with impaired driving and exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit. Constable Elaine Barr is the investigating officer.
AUGUSTA Grenville County OPP officers were on routine patrol Sept. 8 at about 11:48 pm when they stopped a pick-up truck travelling in an erratic manner on Skakum Road, according to an OPP news release. Alvin Jefferson Cheetham, 54, of Augusta township, was charged with impaired driving and exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit. The investigating officer is Sergeant Nancy Onlock of the Kemptville detachment.
AUGUSTA Police, fire and emergency medical service personnel responded to a single-vehicle accident just before 5 am Sept. 8. A car was eastbound on Highway 401 near the Blue Church Road overpass when it struck the south shoulder, went out of control, skidded across both lanes and entered the median where it rolled numerous times and came to rest on its roof.
The driver, a 22-year-old Toronto man, was ejected from the vehicle. He was taken to hospital in Brockville and later transferred to Kingston with serious, non-life-threatening injuries. Speed was a factor in the accident, according to police.
Constable Brad Wilhelm of Grenville County OPP is the investigating officer, assisted by a technical traffic collision investigator from Rideau Lakes OPP. Anyone with information about this accident is asked to contact the investigating officer at 1-888-310-1122 or at the Prescott detachment (925-4221).
JOHNSTOWN OPP were called to the border crossing Sept. 7 to assist Canada Customs officers with a suspicious vehicle stop. A quantity of marijuana was found in the vehicle. Ryan Brassard, 22, of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal township, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance. Constable Tyler Boutilier is the investigating officer.
Police investigate dispute at residence
MAITLAND OPP officers responded to a domestic dispute Sept. 7 at a County Road 2 residence. A 51-year-old man was arrested and charged with one count of assault and one count of uttering death threats. A 51-year-old woman sustained minor injuries, according to an OPP news release. Constable Elaine Barr is the investigating officer.
Fire Chief Bill Lawrence, commenting on the McFarlane children's quick thinking and actions to prevent a more serious fire Sunday morning
Many of us are still trying to make sense of what happened last Tuesday in New York City and Washington, even though we may never be able to do so. What hasn't been said about the terrorist attacks that led to thousands of deaths and possibly an end to the world as we know it? The graphic images of the former World Trade Centre towers and a great city trying to cope with such an immense tragedy will forever be etched in our minds. As emotions range from shock and sorrow to anger, the world prepares for what appears to be an inevitable response on the part of the United States. The pundits are saying it will be a war unlike those fought in the past; the enemy is scattered in the shadows, and taking on terrorism could prove to be a long and costly battle in terms of time, money and human lives.
What must be remembered is that war of any kind is scary. There is no disputing the need for the U.S. and other nations to take action to deal with those who would carry out such acts as those inflicted Sept. 11. But the understandable desire for justice or revenge will make what is already a dangerous time even more so. Those of us who were more than a bit uneasy at the beginning of the Gulf War a decade ago can expect a much more intense sense of anxiety and fear given what happened last week and what could happen in the weeks to come.
As Americans try to cope with the aftermath of the attacks and begin the rebuilding and healing processes, many of us are still troubled by what to make of this most distressing time in the history of the world. We go about our business and try not to let the events of Sept. 11 take away from the relative comfort and security most of us had taken for granted. But how many times will we see a plane in the sky and think about the World Trade Centre and the Pentagon? How long will it take people to get over their apprehension about flying? They say time heals all wounds, and being able to discuss our feelings with others may help the healing process. But the magnitude of those terrorist attacks will make it difficult for some people to move forward without feeling a deep and never-ending sense of loss.
As we grieve and offer our support to those whose lives were directly affected by those terrorist attacks, we must try to cope with our own feelings and never lose sight of the fact our success and freedom as a society comes at a price.
Tim Ruhnke
John A.H. Morris
Our everyday usage of the English language does not provide us with the linguistic ability to express the grief and horror every Canadian must have felt when we learned the details of the terrorist attack on the citizens of New York City last Tuesday, September 11.
In our reaction to most tragedies we can usually find meaningful words, phrases and expressions among the works of the world's foremost poets. These all fell short of providing adequate expressions for our grief as we watched, over and over again, hijacked airplanes loaded with innocent civilian passengers crash into the twin World Trade Towers in Manhattan, and watch the smouldering ruins of the others which had been crashed into the Pentagon in Washington and a cornfield near Pittsburgh.
This tragedy was so devastating to Canadians, American's greatest friend and ally, that most of us had to search the Bible, the Koran, Talmud or the writings of other great religions to find the solace we needed to face a world that has changed forever for the people of North America and other free and democratic nations.
This is why we flocked to our churches, mosques and synagogues this past week to be comforted by the words of our Gods and prophets.
And this is why a crowd of over 100,000 Canadians crowded onto the lawns of Parliament Hill at noon last Friday, not only to show our love, loyalty and support for our American neighbours, but also gain the peace and understanding that would nourish our souls in the horror of the days to come as the body count of innocent victims climbed and continued to climb into the thousands.
Not only were the hundred thousand Canadians who crowded onto Parliament Hill for this service disappointed with the cold arrogance of our Prime Minister at this service, but so were the millions who watched this greatest showing in history of Canadian grief and understanding and compassion.
Not once did Prime Minister Jean Chretien or Governor General Adrienne Clarkson mention God's name or offer a prayer in honour of the thousands who were murdered in New York City or to their loved ones, friends and relatives. Even if the ceremony had ended with the uplifting strains of God Bless America or better yet, The Battle Hymn of the Republic, Canadians would have found this service the uplifting event they needed, but did not get.
The feeble federal excuse that the service was carefully designed in order not to offend Canadians of any religion or culture is pure political crap. It was designed to keep Jean Chretien's feet planted firmly in the middle of the political fence so that not one Canadian vote would be risked. There are times when we think Chretien and the Prime Minister's Office are confused about whom the initials "JC" refer.
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The sight on TV of Palestinians singing, dancing and celebrating in the streets upon hearing the news that possibly 50,000 innocent American civilians could have been killed in last Tuesday's terrorist attacks on New York City and the Pentagon left us boiling with rage and with a heightened desire for revenge.
"How could people celebrate such cold-blooded murder of innocent Americans?" we asked ourselves, but at the same time we had a flashback to the end of World War II and the obliteration of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and the deaths of close to 200,000 Japanese civilians in these nuclear attacks that ended World War II.
Although only nine years old when this unprecedented obliteration of two cities and almost their entire populations took place, we can remember the joy that spread immediately through the small rural village in which we were born and raised.
Our involvement in this horrendous end to World War II was personal. To us it meant that our father, who we had not seen for four years and who served in the front lines in France, Paris, Belgium, Holland and Germany, would be coming home instead of being shipped, as was the plan for Canadian and allied troops, to the Pacific War Zone to fight the Japanese.
Yes, we remember how fantastically we hated the Germans and how easy it was to transfer that hatred to the Japanese. From the age of four to the age of nine we had been taught by our family, friends, teachers and especially our government that Germans and Japanese were murderous monsters and deserved the most horrendous deaths imaginable.
People from the Middle East Countries have been indoctrinated all or most of their lives to hate America and to hate Americans and their allies. We do not condone this, nor the terrorists these states have spawned, but we do know from first hand experience how easy it is to teach an entire nation to hate another.
This is why the war against terrorism in which we are now involved is going to be the most difficult and vicious war we have ever encountered. It is, however, a war that has to be fought.
The Editor;
Over the past two years, the Parent Committee of Central Public School has undertaken the task of rebuilding our children's playground. Due to the age of what was our playground, the students found themselves with nothing to play on as the equipment was gradually removed.
We have, over the last two years, added four picnic tables, two tether balls, three triple hoop games, the first phase of our new play structure and very soon two sets of permanent soccer nets will be installed.
This has been a tremendous amount of work and quite a financial investment. Through donations and fundraisers we have begun to meet our goal of giving our children the playground they deserve.
We would like to thank the many companies, organizations, businesses and individuals who deserve much of the credit for this much-needed equipment. Our thanks also to our students who participated in our many fundraisers, to the parents and area residents who supported them and to the school board for its support.
On behalf of the staff, students and parents of Central Public School I thank you. Your generosity has been most appreciated.
There is still a lot of work ahead of us to refurbish our school's playground, but thanks to all of you we have realized the first phase of this endeavour. It is wonderful to see that our area is so generous and willing to pull together.
Karey Gould
Chair, Central Parent Committee
Jane Fullarton
The Maitland Education and Recreation Committee has begun a busy fall season of activities. MERC is sponsoring a play group at the MERC Hall on Tuesday mornings starting Sept. 11 from 10 to 11:30 am. Area parents, caregivers and their children age newborn and older are invited to come for a chance to meet and interact.
The playgroup features circle time for children, during which they will hear stories and sing songs. There are new friends, crafts, toys, a colouring table and snack time is provided.
The Leeds and Grenville Child Care Resources operates a Mobile Toy and Resource Library which visits MERC Hall every other Tuesday (excluding school holidays) from 10:30 to 11:30 am. For an annual membership of $25, parents and child care providers can borrow toys, children's audio tapes, theme kits and adult resources on a variety of topics. Fall visits will be Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and 23, Nov. 6 and 20 and Dec. 4 and 18. For more information, call 345-0350 or 1-888-412-9900.
The fall session of Weight Watchers will begin Monday, Sept. 24 from 11:45 am to 1 pm at the MERC Hall.
The Maitland Karate Club held its first session Sept. 13 with 30 members. Introduction to Karate and street proofing for children aged 6 to 9 begin at 7 pm with adult and youth class at 8 pm.
New members are welcome. Call Bill Williams at 348-1252 for more information.
The MERC Board is having a MERC Fall Clean Up and Spruce Up at the MERC Hall and grounds Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 pm. Volunteers are needed to touch up paint, sweep, scrub and rake. Call Lindsay at 348-3432 if you can help.
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL Children in grades 1 to 8 and Group B Junior and Senior Kindergarten will be photographed Thursday, Sept. 27. Group A Junior and Senior Kindergarten will be photographed Monday, Oct. 15 in the afternoon. We welcome Grade 6 classroom teacher Miss Wing and educational assistant Mrs. Juneau.
CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL Noon hour soccer is underway with four senior teams from grades 7 and 8, and five junior teams from grades 4, 5 and 6. School pictures will be taken Tuesday, Sept. 25. Cross-country practices at the RCA field are taking place Monday through Thursday at 4 pm.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Welcome to all students returning as we begin a new school year. A special welcome to our new Principal Mr. Alex Bujacz, and our new teachers, Mrs. Monique Bongard, Mrs. Josee Cote, Ms. Janet Dunphy and Ms. Colleen Morris. Welcome also to our new secretary Stacy McGrath, new EA Ms. Tania Coville and all new students in Grade 4. Our first scheduled mass was Sept. 12 at 11 am in the school gym. Parent council nominations will close Friday, Sept. 20.
By Willy Sieling Heuvel
Quilting is starting up again for the fall season Thursday afternoons and evenings. The afternoon sessions start at 1 pm, and the evening sessions begin at 7 pm. Elsie put a quilt on the frame, so you can help learn how to quilt or you can do a project. Everyone is welcome.
The painting group meets at Willy's house this afternoon starting at 1 pm. Bring your paints and let's go!
If you are baking for the historical tea this coming Saturday, please give me a call. I need to know what is coming in, so I'll know how much to bake. Call 925-5300.
Card game winners last week were: Monday bridge 1st, Andy Britnell; 2nd, Harry Nesbitt; Isabel Locke won the door prize. Tuesday cribbage high hand, Eleanor Gilligan; high score, Louie Bocsy; 2nd, Pat McPhee; 3rd, Eleanor Gilligan and Myrtle Shahan. Wednesday evening bridge 1st, Andy Britnell; 2nd, Eleanor Gilligan and Bea Hemsley; Anne Woods won the door prize. Thursday euchre 1st, Lou Baldwin; 2nd, Alice Crowder, Hugh Evely and Hilda Hutton; 3rd, Jeannine Marion and Jean Annable; Marie Shahan won the door prize.
PRESCOTT The Prescott and district chapter of Ducks Unlimited will host its annual banquet and auction Friday, Sept. 28 at St. Mark's Parish Centre. Doors will open at 6 pm; dinner will be served at 7:30 pm.
Ticket sales are brisk. Event organizer Jim Holmes said he expects a good turnout at this year's event. Tickets are available at Knapp's Yamaha, Royal Bank, Bank of Montreal and TD Canada Trust.
To obtain tickets or to get more information about the Ducks Unlimited banquet and auction, call Jim Holmes at 925-5186, Doug Hayes at 925-5872 or Paul Van Luit at 925-3312.
The Editor;
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in this year's Cardinal Labourfest Fireworks show. I was very pleased with the effort given by my crew who worked to set up, set off, and clean up after a very nice show.
My crew consisted of Graham Van Camp, Kevin Laming, Brian Moore, Jeff Baldwin, Kevin Patrick and Andy Major. Special thanks go out to Wayne Lafabreve, Stacey Skakum, Mike Warren and Julie Mills, who went out of their way to help out.
Thank you to the Public Works for supplying the machinery and sand for the set up. The Adopt-A-Shell program drew few donations but the quality of donations was outstanding. Thank you very much to those who made generous donations toward this event. Until next year.
Ed Mills, Cardinal
CARDINAL Hockey athlete Todd Gill and his wife Krista are the new owners of the Islander Hotel in Cardinal.
Represented by his father Sheldon Gill at a live on-site auction Saturday morning, the Cardinal native purchased the historic hotel for $99,000. Todd is currently at a hockey training camp in Sweden.
Todd recently signed a one-year contract with the National Hockey League champion Colorado Avalanche. He had been a free agent at the end of last season with the Detroit Red Wings.
The Dundas Street Islander Hotel and Coach House Dining Room had been owned by Beverley Walsh and her late husband Jack Walsh since 1972. For about the past five years Beverley's daughter Mary Walsh and her husband Scott Kuipers had been managing the business. The family had decided to move on to new challenges.
The sale through Hands Auction Service included the real estate and business. Antiques and hotel items were auctioned separately. The business includes a tavern licensed to seat 111; a dining room licensed for 55; seven third-floor hotel guest rooms, four of which were renovated by Kuipers; and a four bedroom private suite on the second floor.
Sheldon Gill said his son did not have any firm plans about the hotel's management or operation, noting the decision to buy came together quickly. However, Sheldon said "he is very interested in keeping it open. They're very excited about it."
The present three-storey, red brick Islander Hotel was built about 1897 by the Dillon family, on the site of the International Hotel. The Kennedy family owned it for three years until purchased by the Walshs.
Todd Gill is also a part owner in the Hudson Ford dealership in Brockville, and he owns a waterfront home west of Brockville. He and his wife have four children: Chloe, Madeline, Owen and Jack.
In his 17-year professional hockey career, Todd has played 966 games in the NHL, with 82 goals and 266 assists.
He began his career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1984, was drafted 25th overall, and has played with San Jose, St. Louis and Phoenix. Before making the jump to the NHL, Todd played for the Jr. 'B' Cardinal Broncos, the Ottawa Valley Selects, the Brockville Jr. 'A' team and the Windsor Spitfires.
Peggy Taylor
At the Planning Advisory Committee meeting Aug. 24 there was discussion surrounding the purpose of the interim control bylaw and the 10 per cent limitation bylaw that was not included in the minutes. For this reason I requested Clerk Russell Trivett record the vote of council on acceptance of these minutes at the council meeting Sept. 4.
At the Planning Advisory Committee meeting members clearly indicated that the purpose of the interim control bylaw and the 10 per cent bylaw was to prevent one farmer from expanding a hog farm.
Mr. Cleary indicated that the purpose of the items was to stop Mr. Kamenz from enlarging his hog operation. I questioned as to whether this was fair and was advised by Councillor Frank Noccey that Mr. Kamenz had used loopholes to get the barn size he wanted.
I indicated there is a general understanding that loopholes are used for numerous purposes and that making use of them is not necessarily right or wrong.
However, one person using loopholes is not a reason to seek changes affecting an entire community.
The committee focused upon finding ways to reduce the effect of the proposed amendments on the farming community. They pulled out maps to find out if the 10 per cent bylaw were re-drafted to cover only "rural" lands and not "agriculture," would they then affect only Mr. Kamenz.
I asked if the committee would be able to recommend that council not support either the interim bylaw or the 10 per cent bylaw and was advised by Chairman Peter Martin that the committee must recommend either one or the other. When I asked why, he advised me that to have only the nutrient management zoning amendments would not address the concerns.
At the council meeting Sept. 4, the minutes were presented for approval.
I indicated to council that the discussion surrounding the reason for the bylaws had indicated that they were addressing one farmer and such discussion was not included in the minutes. Councillor Martin advised that as he was chair of the committee, he had not made the statement and for that reason it did not appear in the minutes.
I feel the minutes of these meetings should record as much discussion as possible so that members of council can be informed about various viewpoints. It is information that enables council to make informed decisions.
There was one other item discussed at that Planning Advisory Committee meeting. Clerk Trivett informed members the had been in discussion with the planner and that steps were being taken to develop a plan to extend water service north to Highway 401 from Cardinal.
He informed the Planning Advisory Committee that instructions were needed so he could continue to work with the planner on the matter.
The minutes state: "With the consolidation of the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw, it was suggested that the serviced area of the Village of Cardinal be reviewed as to the impact on the northeast quadrants.
The committee recommends staff including Lawrence Rooney, Jim Grant and the Clerk-Treasurer review the concern."
At the council meeting Sept. 4, Councillor Martin advised there was no successful conclusion reached by the committee on either the issue of the 10 per cent limitation or the interim bylaw. Mayor Dave Dobbie advised that the committee should reach some decision by their next meeting. I asked Mayor Dobbie if the committee had to select one bylaw over the other or if it could recommend they both be turned down. Mayor Dobbie informed me there was no reason for the committee to select one over the other.
He advised they could recommend both be removed but the final decision would ultimately be council's.
Peggy Taylor is a councillor of Ward One and may be reached at: peggytaylor@ripnet.ocm, or by calling 657-1728.
CARDINAL The Friends of the Cardinal Public Library and John Dugan Sr. have started a postage stamp club in Cardinal.
The first get-together for children and youths interested in the hobby will be this evening, Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 7 pm.
For more information, contact the library at 657-3822, or Dugan at 657-1081.
CARDINAL Diners Club seniors' lunches will be held this fall at the Anglican Church in Cardinal Tuesday, Oct. 2, Tuesday, Oct. 30 and Tuesday, Nov. 27. The lunches are held in Spencerville at the Presbyterian church hall every Thursday, beginning Sept. 20.
The lunches are sponsored by the VON home support program. The meal begins at noon; reservations are recommended. Admission can be paid at the door.
For more information, contact Susan Smith at 925-3731.
SPENCERVILLE A public open house to show off the renovations to the municipal building in Spencerville has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 20, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal council decided at its meeting Monday night.
The public can view the new council chamber and other renovations at the Spencerville building between 1 and 3 pm.
Mayor Dave Dobbie noted at the meeting the renovations cost about $105,000. Approximately $35,000 of that amount was paid for by the township, while the remainder came from a provincial grant earmarked for amalgamation expenses.
SPENCERVILLE Edwardsburgh/Cardinal council agreed at Monday's meeting to spend $350 to have its advertisement on South Grenville road maps updated.
Clerk Russell Trivett informed council the cost of the business card-size ad would also include about 100 free maps for the township. The change in street names in Edwardsburgh and Cardinal that were necessary because of amalgamation will be reflected on the new maps.
Geertruida Johanna VanRijt, 580 James St. W., Prescott, died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville.
She was born April 4, 1924 at The Hague, Holland, the daughter of Simon Maarschalkerweerd and Geertrudia VanderVeer. She married Gerry VanRijt Sept. 20, 1949 at the Hague, Holland.
She is survived by her husband; children, Anne Marie (Mrs. Andy Ochej) of Manotick, Gerry Jr. (wife - Rita) of Vancouver and Rosemary (Mrs. Alan House) of Oshawa; grandchildren, Philip Ochej and his friend Catherine Tambeau, Derek Ochej, Desiri and Laura House and Antonia VanRijt; brothers, Fr. Theo, Joop (Coby), Adriaan (Ans), Flip (Annie), An (Tax), and Nel (Kieviet) Maarschalkerweerd, all of Holland; and sister-in-law An of Holland.
She was predeceased by her parents and brothers Fr. Cor and Simon Maarschalkerweerd.
Mrs. VanRijt interests included her home and family, the church, needle crafts, playing the piano and house plants. She worked as a homemaker.
Visitation was at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Sept. 2 from 2 to 4 pm and from 7 to 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mark's Church Monday, Sept. 3 at 11 am, with Father J. Appleman officiating. A committal service followed at St. Mark's Cemetery.
The pallbearers were Charles Kerr, David Thomas, Gerry Jansman, Rudy Bekkedam, Larry Devine and George Armstrong.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent Palliative Care.
Marion Virtue Errett of Wellington House, Prescott, died at her residence Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001. She was 102.
Mrs. Errett was born March 3, 1899 at Lanark, Ont., the daughter of John Playfair Leslie and Jennie Lind Thompson. She married Stanley Errett Nov. 14, 1923 in Kingston.
She is survived by her daughter Elaine (Mrs. Leo Clark) of Kingston; her son Rev. Dr. S.L. Errett and his wife Gayda of Balderson; her sister Jean McLelland of Perth; eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Mrs. Errett is predeceased by her husband; daughters Connie (Mrs. Howard Standen) and Dorothy (Mrs. Lorne Connell); her sister Lilas Rodger; and her brother Edmond Leslie.
Her interests included Wellington Rebekah Lodge and St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church. She was a charter member of Violet Chapter 206, Order of the Eastern Star, Prescott.
Visitation was at Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Thursday, Sept. 6 from 11 am to 2 pm. The funeral service followed in the chapel of the funeral home, with Rev. Ian MacLean officiating. A committal service was held at 3 pm at Sandy Hill Cemetery.
The pall bearers were Philip Harpelle, Gary and Marc Grieves, and Sean, Michael and Mathew Dennee.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
SPENCERVILLE Amnesty Day at the Pittston Road landfill site in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township will be Saturday, Oct. 20, council decided at a Monday night meeting.
Township residents will be allowed to drop off one large appliance and four passenger car tires free. The special day coincides with the province-wide Waste-Reduction Week Oct. 15 to 20.
CARDINAL A free education program designed for adults with Type 2 diabetes will begin in Cardinal today, Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
The One Step Closer Diabetes Education Program includes four weekly sessions. Preregistration is required. To register or for more information, call The Rideau Valley Diabetes Project at 1-877-321-4500.
A similar program is being offered in Prescott beginning Nov. 7 .
Submitted by Elfriede (Susie) Locke
PRESCOTT The Prescott Lawn Bowling Club hosted its last tournament of the season Friday, Sept. 14.
The Recorder and Times Challenge Cup M.T. was a friendly afternoon involving a two-game tournament and two teams of three players each coming from Smiths Falls, Brockville and Prescott.
The Prescott Team of Skip Susie Locke, Vice Dar Whitley and Lead Peggy Ruby managed to win both games with a total of 28 points. With the help of a second team with Skip Irene St. John, Vice Toni Jansman and Lead Doug McQuitty, they achieved the highest points for this tournament and therefore the right to host this tournament again next year.
A delicious supper was prepared and served by the Prescott host after the tournament.
The Rose Bowl Tournament was played July 4. The trophy winner was the team from Smiths Falls with Skip Vera Heslip. Two-Game High went to the team from Kemptville with Skip Eva MacCulloch and the One-Game High went to the team from Perth with Skip Edith Pedden.
The Loyalist Days M.P. Tournament took place July 13 with the trophy being won by the Elmdale team with Skip Ted Tozer and Vice Gabrielle Jarry. The Ottawa team of Bob and Mary Frazer won the Two-Game High and One-Game High went to Bruce and Edith Pedden playing for Nepean in this tournament.
The Walter Baker M.P. Tournament was played at the Prescott Club Sept. 7 with the trophy being won by David and Sandra Jefferies from Galletta. The Two-Game High was won by the Perth team of John and Carol Husband and the One-Game High went to the Prescott team of Marie Simpson and Dar Whitley.
The Prescott Lawn Bowling Club will again hold weekly euchre games starting Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 2 pm.
CARDINAL The South Grenville Junior 'B' Rangers open their regular season this weekend.
The Rangers' home-opener against Westport is set for Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Cardinal Community Centre. The puck drops at 7:30 pm.
The Rangers won a pair of exhibition games last week against Athens. The scores were 5-3 Sept. 11 and 4-3 Sept. 14.
The team also took part in the Char-Lan tournament last weekend. The Rangers lost the opener to Char-Lan 3-1 but came back to defeat Winchester 5-4. However, the team did not advance to the finals.
Head coach Anthony Gilmer indicated the Rangers looked good each game and played with a lot of heart.
The team is hoping to improve on its Rideau St. Lawrence league showing last year; the Rangers finished out of the playoff picture.
Saturday's home opener will be preceded by the second annual pig roast at the community centre. Food will be served beginning at 4:30 pm.
For ticket information, call Erwin Kelso at 658-2207 or Ron Gilmer at 657-3070. A ticket to the pig roast also covers admission to the game.
Submitted by Judy Stead
PRESCOTT This will be the last entry for the season. Winners for Aug. 21 were Maureen Bradley, Isabel Locke, Sheila Bush and Marion Preston. Winners for Aug. 28 were Pauline Johnson, Joanna Kovats, Ruth Taylor and Shirley Kelly.
For the ladies closing tournament Sept. 16, the weather was beautiful and the field was a good size. Everyone had fun and a good day.
Winners are as follows: field low gross - T.J. Hoy; BLM Trophy for low net - Suzanne Johnston; low gross senior lady - Dale Duncan; Pat Kirkby Trophy for nine holes - Olga Brougham; James Stead Trophy for lowest putts: nine holes - Mary Baker (13); 18 holes - T.J. Hoy, Audrey Moore and Janice McDonald (all had 28); nine-hole gross (three-way tie) - Joan Switzer, Marg Stitt and Olga Brougham; longest putt - Nancy McElroy. Low gross: A - Betty Frantz, B - Heather Kelso, C - Tony Arbuckle, D - Shirley Kelly; low net: A - Audrey Moore, B - Mona Smith, C - Candy Lamachia, D - Elsie Grimsgard; 2nd low gross: A - Lorna Robertson, B - Bonnie Labranche, C - Isabelle Locke, D - Kathryn Lander; 2nd low net: A - Mary Yandeau, B - Faye Daborn, C - Anne Miller, D - Marlyn Wensley; nine-hole ladies low gross - Joan Switzer; 2nd - Marg Stitt; low net - Helen Donn; 2nd - Marion Preston.
The Pro Shop staff (Thom Miller and Nancy Dye), the kitchen and bar staff, the grounds crew and games co-ordinators all contributed for a very pleasant and successful golf season. Hope everyone has a pleasant fall and winter. See you on the green next year.
SPENCERVILLE Registration for 2000-2001 skating programs with the Edwardsburgh Figure Skating Club will be today, Wednesday, Sept. 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, and this Saturday, Sept. 22 from 10 am to 1 pm.
All registrations take place at the arena in Spencerville. A used skate and dress sale will take place at the same times.
Programs available for the season include Canskate, which is a six-level learn-to-skate session for all ages. Skaters who wish to continue in figure skating move to the junior program in which lessons are taught in a group format by a professional coach.
The test program is a private lesson format. Each skater obtains a professional coach who instructs and prepares their skaters for testing.
Professional coaches are also available for any skater who wishes to compete at any of the competitions offered by various area clubs throughout the season.
The club will also be offering a conditioning program at the Cardinal arena Monday evenings. This program is an on- and off-ice session designed to help build speed, strength and stamina.
For more information, contact McNamara at 258-1646 or Gwen Salmon at 925-4087.
PRESCOTT Council has selected the new supervisor of the town's activity centre for seniors.
Marnie Lippiatt will take over the position of Walker House programmer Nov. 1. Training is to begin Oct. 1, according to a resolution approved by council at its Sept. 4 meeting.
Lippiatt will succeed Willy Heuvel Sieling, who is retiring this fall.
"I know that Willy will be missed," Councillor Nancy McFarland said. "I'm sure Marnie will make the community very happy and everyone will enjoy working with her."
Five people applied for the 32-hours-per-week position.
PRESCOTT Eleanor Irvine says a guardian angel may have been watching over her on the day she shot her first hole-in-one.
Using a three wood, Irvine aced the fourth hole at the Prescott Golf Club Sept. 7. Her playing partner was Rita Halliday.
Irvine, 77, does not consider herself a serious golfer. She continues to play the game for the exercise and the chance to socialize with others.
Eleanor Irvine is the widow of Donald Irvine, who was mayor of Prescott and a member of the Ontario legislature and provincial cabinet.
PRESCOTT Beer bottle returns can be donated at six beer stores in Grenville, Leeds and Lanark counties to support the Canadian Diabetes Association Saturday, Sept. 29.
All proceeds from the Case For a Cure project will help fund diabetes research in Canada. The Prescott beer store is participating in the fundraiser from 10 am to 4 pm.
This is the 10th annual Ontario-wide Case For a Cure campaign, which has raised $1.4 million over the years. This year's Ontario division goal is $240,000. All beer store donation drop-offs will be manned by Lions club members, and the Prescott location will have volunteers from the Edwardsburgh Lions Club.
The Tri-County Branch of the Canadian Diabetes Association annual campaign kick-off is Oct. 3. Diabetes Month is November, in which the local branch hopes to raise $25,000.
More than two million Canadians have diabetes. For more information, contact 1-800-226-8464, or visit the Website at www.diabetes.ca.
SPENCERVILLE The 730 Truck Stop north of Cardinal will be the new location of Rideau Carleton Racetrack Slots' off-track betting parlour.
Edwardsburgh/Cardinal council approved at its Sept. 4 meeting the location of 10 teletheatres at the stop.
The system had been located at the Islander Hotel in Cardinal.