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PRESCOTT The town's transportation and environmental services committee will review a request to allow free parking downtown next year.
The request comes from the Prescott Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA). In a letter to the town, BIA Executive Director Mike Boyles notes the BIA executive is asking to have all downtown parking metres removed on a one-year trial basis beginning Jan. 1.
Free parking is in effect for the month of December.
The BIA executive recommends free two-hour parking downtown. Parking would be supervised preferably by the police service, Boyles notes in the letter. A fine of $10 could be assessed for violations. It is also noted in the letter that Kemptville and Brockville removed their downtown parking metres this year, and Prescott is one of the few towns in Eastern Ontario that continues the practice.
The request was not debated when council agreed at its meeting Monday to have the committee consider the request. However, there was a discussion earlier that evening when council met in a committee-of-the-whole session.
Councillor Garry Dewar asked if council would consider keeping the free parking program in place until the committee has had a chance to deal with the request. Dewar said getting rid of meters in Brockville has had a significant positive effect, and the feedback from the business community in Prescott is also positive.
"Listening to the mood of the merchants, it should seriously be considered," Dewar said.
Mayor Robert Lawn said he has also heard about the difference free parking has made in downtown Brockville.
But the mayor also cautioned that there is more to the matter than that, and the BIA needs to know the other side of the story.
Lawn said the request will be considered, but there will not be an overnight decision.
Councillor Jo-Anne Beckstead favoured reverting to the status quo in January and then having the committee review the matter.
Beckstead noted there is a downtown lot where parking is now free year-round.
Councillor Jim French reported he has heard many complaints from people about parking in front of the post office.
It was suggested that some people park there, get their mail and read it in their vehicles.
The committee is expected to discuss the BIA's request at a Jan. 9 meeting.
PRESCOTT Residents of South Grenville have shown once again they have the spirit of giving.
The 15th annual Spirit of Giving was another resounding success. The campaign spearheaded by students at South Grenville District High School resulted in 237 Christmas baskets being distributed to families in the region. The 1999 Spirit of Giving campaign produced a similar number of baskets.
Students and members of the Kinsmen Club of Prescott put together the baskets this past weekend and distributed them throughout the area. Thousands of non-perishable food items, toys and cash donations were collected at most local schools and businesses in Prescott, Cardinal, Spencerville and surrounding areas. The money is used to buy such food items as turkeys, vegetables, fruit, eggs and bread.
Dave Travis, treasurer of the local Kinsmen Club, said in an interview Monday that cash donations had yet to be totalled. However, he noted the campaign has once again proved to be a big success.
"We find there is a real need" in the community, Travis said. Club members recognize the importance of the campaign and the positive effect it has on the less fortunate during the holiday season.
"The guys think it's great" that they are helping, Travis said. "They love doing it and look forward to it every year."
Fifty high school students were directly involved in the Spirit of Giving drive. They went door-to-door to collect food items and also collected donations last month at the Light Up the Night Parade.
Elementary students also pitched in at their own schools. For example, Centennial '67 in Spencerville collected more than 1,000 items. Students at Maitland Public School collected 764 items.
The Spirit of Giving campaign was begun in the mid-1980s by teacher Bernie Currier and one of his classes at SGDHS. It has grown to become a major community project involving numerous groups and individuals in South Grenville.
Travis noted donations will still be accepted by the Kinsmen Club care of Box 1150, Prescott.
By Jeff Lee - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Prescott Legion's newly renovated lounge is not just a place for veterans but for the whole community to enjoy.
Branch 97 president Ralph Martin said the updated look of the lounge will hopefully attract younger members, which will help the Legion to continue its support of community programs.
Fort Town's Mayor Robert Lawn, who was among area dignitaries that included MPP Bob Runciman and MP Joe Jordan at the official opening of the lounge Saturday, thanked all the volunteers who worked on the renovation project, which included incorporating part of the 149-year-old stone wall into the design. He added that the preservation of its historic buildings like this one is important to the Fort Town's future.
The Henry Street West Legion Hall was constructed in 1851 and was the first town-owned public building. Over the years its uses have included Prescott's council chambers, police rooms, a jail and the town's first high school.
The $50,000 renovation project was started in July but had been in the works for three years. By Sept. 2000, the project was far enough along that the lounge could be opened for use.
Along one wall, the original west-facing exterior stone wall was exposed and is incorporated into the lounge's updeated decor. The wall, for example, will now be used to offset military medals, which hang in a wood-framed case. Also, the wall's window has been converted into a display area to house additional items.
On the opposite wall, a gas fireplace was installed where a door used to be located. The fireplace was dedicated in memory Doug Jones by Irene Jones. Industrial carpet has been laid down as well.
Martin thanked local contractors who charged rates that helped keep costs down and all volunteers who pitched in to keep the project's price tag from becoming "astronomical."
"Branch members were so dedicated and worked so hard," Martin said.
Two Legion members - Allan Babcock and Dorothy Campbell - received 75th anniversary medals for their volunteer work.
Andrew I. Redmond thanked the Legion for allowing him the honour of cutting the ribbon at the official opening.
The funding for the renovations include money raised through Legion fundraising drives and a $12,000 loan. The Legion has 505 members.
KEMPTVILLE The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario said an agreement has been ratified by both the board and members of the Ontario English Catholic Teachers' Association - Eastern Unit.
The agreement is for a period of two years, from Sept. 1, 2000 to Aug. 31, 2002, and applies to both elementary and secondary teachers.
Teachers voted 85 per cent to accept the deal.
President of the teachers' union, Peter Peckham, stated in a news release that he is not sure how much the vote says about how teachers feel. He did state that they are feeling tired and frustrated.
"We were not able to achieve all our goals in this round of bargaining, but we were able to preserve the essence of major aspects of our working conditions," Peckham stated.
District school board chairwoman Nancy Kirby stated: "We are pleased to have reached this agreement with our teachers."
Kirby also stated in a board news release that the new agreement reflects the needs of both the board and the teachers, while ensuring fiscal responsibility.
Highlights of the agreement include:
* preparation time for elementary teachers at 160 minutes per week
* for elementary teachers, an allocation of two days and the last Professional Activity Day (PAD) of the school year for personal professional development (PPD) in year one
* year two will also include a total of one additional PAD and two early dismissal days, or equivalent, for PPD for elementary teachers
* a maximum number of twenty "on-calls" per year for secondary teachers
* a general wage increase of 1 per cent in September 2000, 1 per cent in January 2001 and 2 per cent in September 2001
* the parties have agreed to establish two committees to study supervision, the Teachers Advisory Program, the scheduling of preparation time and other related areas.
The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario operates St. Mark and St. Joseph's schools in Prescott
PRESCOTT There is still no word on whether the Town of Prescott will retain its municipal police department or contract the service out to the Ontario Provincial Police. But Mayor Robert Lawn maintains a decision will be made shortly.
The mayor said at a council meeting Monday that council was not in a position that night to make a decision. He noted council is still awaiting a clerk's report on the subject. However, Lawn went on to state that "...council will not take a long time to make a decision."
The mayor said in an interview last week that council does not have to make a decision before Jan. 1 when new police adequacy standards take effect. However, he added a decision would have to be made soon, and the new council had most of the information it needs in order to make that decision.
The next regular meeting of Prescott council will be held Jan. 2. The previous council studied the police issue during its term but made no public recommendation.
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
SPENCERVILLE Edwardsburgh Township now has a completed, state-of-the-art facility that will replace its antiquated fire hall at the municipal building.
The township held a grand opening of the 2,160-square-foot fire hall on County Road 44 just south of Spencerville Saturday with a public reception and several dignitaries on hand to mark the occasion.
Edwardsburgh Reeve Dave Dobbie said since December is traditionally a month of miracles, the new fire hall could be called "the miracle of County Road 44."
Dobbie said there had been times when he was skeptical the project organizers would reach their goal, but the community rallied around the new fire hall to make it a reality.
Leeds-Grenville MP Joe Jordan commended municipal officials and the firefighters for their foresight to find the resources to build the $600,000 facility. He noted the quality facility was a "tremendous accomplishment" of which the people of the community could be proud.
Jordan also praised volunteer firefighters who brought badly needed training expertise to the community during the Jan. 1998 ice storm.
MPP Bob Runciman for Leeds-Grenville told the large crowd attending the ceremony the entire community deserves congratulations for making an "enormous contribution to public safety." The fire department, he said, is a "great and important part of our community."
A main feature of the building is a drive-through three-bay garage that is two vehicles deep, with an adjacent maintenance area.
The department's pumpers can now be filled directly in the garage from a 188-foot-deep artesian well.
The facility also includes an office for Fire Chief Jim Purcell, one large and two smaller meeting rooms, kitchen, training room, two storage rooms, a fire prevention office and a radio/dispatch room. A generator will also be installed in the building that will kick in automatically in case of a power outage.
The facility will soon be debt-free, said Edwardsburgh Councillor Bill Sloan. Of the total cost, the municipality provided $300,000 from reserves, Grenville Mutual Insurance Co. donated $158,000, and firefighters contributed about $100,000 through fundraising efforts, including $20,000 donated by Earl and Ruth Connell.
Purcell noted the project had many active supporters, including the South Edwardsburgh Recreation Association and the Edwardsburgh Lions Club.
Soon to be included in the structure will be a time capsule with such items as a written history of the department, Canadian stamps and coins and post cards showing the history of the area. Johnstown resident Ted Barnard is organizing the project.
The new building eliminates the problem of lack of space and the jockeying around of vehicles the department had faced at the old fire hall. The former hall, which was added to the northeast corner of the municipality in 1974, was not large enough to house the department's vehicles, including its original 1951 pumper truck which had been stored off-site.
When the department was formed Feb. 3, 1951, it was located at the back of the municipal building where the current council chambers and offices are located.
PRESCOTT The arrival of the holiday season brings with it the usual changes in terms of when businesses and government agencies are open.
The Retail Business Holidays Act states that Christmas and New Year's Day are two of eight annual holidays in which most stores in Ontario must remain closed. Among the exceptions are convenience stores, gas stations and flower shops under 2,400 square feet with a maximum of three employees.
Retailers may choose to open Boxing Day if municipal bylaws permit. Many stores that opt to open on Boxing Day do not accept returns on that date.
Many beer and liquor stores will be open Tuesday. There will be no mail delivery Monday or Tuesday; Canada Post reopens Wednesday. Most financial institutions will also be closed Monday and Tuesday.
Prescott town hall will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Garbage and blue box collection will likely be postponed by one day if normal pick-up is on a statutory holiday; check with the municipality for schedule changes.
Most provincial and federal government offices will be closed Dec. 25 and 26. Prescott town hall will also be closed Wednesday, Dec. 27.
The library in Prescott will be closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; it will be open Thursday afternoon and evening and Friday afternoon.
PRESCOTT Churches in town will be conducting a number of special holiday services this Sunday and Monday.
St. Paul's United Church on Dibble St. W. will host a candlelight service Christmas Eve at 6:30 p.m.; St. Paul's will be joined by St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church.
St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church on Dibble St. W. will conduct a Christmas Eve Mass Sunday at 7 p.m. Midnight Mass willfollow at 12 o'clock; a Christmas Mass will take place Monday at 10 a.m.
St. John's Anglican Church on James St. W. will offer a family Christmas eucharist at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve followed by a choral Christmas eucharist at 9:30 p.m. A Christmas eucharist will be conducted Monday at 10:30 a.m.
Seaway Christian Church on Churchill Rd. will host a candlelight service Sunday at 6 p.m.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church will also join St. Andrew's-Knox Presbyterian Church in Spencerville on Christmas Eve at 8 p.m.
All churches listed will also be conducting morning services Sunday. In the case of St. Paul's, a children's pageant and lunch will follow the 10:30 service.
By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT Increasing Grenville County's profile in the Ottawa high-tech community should do wonders for the future of the local economy, according to a consultant whose company has completed an assessment of linkages between companies in the two areas.
More than a dozen businessmen and economic development officials attended a presentation Friday at South Grenville District High School. Glenn McDougall of Doyletech Corporation outlined the findings of a needs assessment of the Ottawa high-tech cluster and supply opportunities for Grenville-based companies.
The report was commissioned by several agencies and municipalities based in the upper seaway valley, including the Grenville Community Development Centre (GCDC).
Although there is a growing realization that areas south of Ottawa may be able to make significant in-roads in the multi-billion-dollar high-tech field, McDougall indicated that the business communities in those areas still have work to do. Capacity is becoming an issue in urban areas that McDougall noted gives places like Grenville County an advantage.
"In rural Eastern Ontario, the opportunities are greater," McDougall said. "They have the people; they just don't have the business."
The lack of understanding of each other's needs and capabilities appears to go both ways. The high-tech community in Ottawa does not know much about Eastern Ontario, according to McDougall. He also pointed out that one community does not appear to know much about what another community in the region is doing.
Based on sampling done by Doyletech, some companies in Grenville County are already doing business with the high-tech cluster and recognize it as being a market to target. The report notes the proximity to Ottawa and Highway 416 as factors working in Grenville's favour.
"If you are proactive and aggressive... you will do well," McDougall said.
A consistent and ongoing message to the high-tech community and Ottawa-area media is important, he added. "Don't measure things in too short of a timeframe," McDougall said.
As for the next steps in the process, McDougall suggested trends in the supply needs of the high-tech cluster should be identified. Manufacturers must know what products and services are needed by high-tech firms and may consider creating linkages and partnerships with those firms and even manufacturers closer to Ottawa.
GCDC Chairman Vic Allen said the strategic planning begun five years ago by GCDC has put the region in the positive position it now finds itself.
"Today marks a time when some of that work is starting to show," Allen said.
Access to venture capital administered through GCDC was also noted as an asset in terms of developing local linkages with the high-tech cluster.
GCDC is already putting together a direct marketing plan to increase Grenville's profile in Ottawa. Allen indicated the various municipalities and economic development agencies in the region could be consolidating their resources instead of competing against each other to get a higher market share.
"We've got to stop the fractured approach to this target market," he noted.
In noting that it is "a great study," Allen said the Doyletech report could form an integral part of the local push to tap into the booming Ottawa high-tech market.
"The question is how high is up. Let's go for it!"
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT After 12 years as Santa's personal letter-writing assistant, Ruby Shannon has handed the reins over to another Christmas elf.
The 75-year-old jolly grandma with an amazing resemblance to Mrs. Claus herself, is now content to write Christmas letters to family and friends. But she can't forget the joy and love she felt in each letter she hand wrote every year to the many children looking for Christmas treasures.
Shannon replied to up 270 letters from local children each holiday season, letting the children know Santa would try his best to leave a doll, a computer game or a talking stuffed animal under the Christmas tree.
Some letters were a little harder to answer. She couldn't promise a new baby brother or sister, for instance. "The problem with that is you have to send your order in a little earlier," she quipped. But a rattle for a younger sibling, a gift for mom or dad, or a play toy for the family pet were a little easier.
"All my limbs were good then and I could do what I wanted to," said Shannon, who had to give up her prose for health reasons. "It was time consuming, but I enjoyed the letters.
"Three quarters of the time I didn't know what they were talking about," noting that she was not familiar with some of the latest toy fads. Cut-outs from catalogues pasted to the letters by the children were comical and often helped, she said. "Some had great imagination.
"They were cute letters," Shannon said. "I answered them the best I could. I loved it. I got a lot of enjoyment out of it. I would sit here by the hour doing them."
Shannon also made each letter personal and different, "just in case the little pups got comparing them at school."
Memories of some letters that have stayed with Shannon include the boy who wanted to know why one particular girl wasn't his girlfriend, and a letter from a little girl who sent a tiny doll for her. Sometimes, the children sent thank yous for the gifts they received the previous year, and many mentioned leaving cookies and milk for Santa.
The forgetting of manners or politeness was the only thing that ever bothered Shannon about the letters, she said. "'I would like' would be much better in my book than 'I want,'" she said.
"It always gave me great enjoyment to do things for other people," said Shannon, who remains active in other volunteer work. "I'm a people person. It always made me feel good when I could do things for other people."
Shannon continues her work on the information desk at Brockville General Hospital, and as a driver for Meals on Wheels.
If children include a last name and a return address, Santa's new elf in Prescott will be able to write back. Letters to Santa should be addressed to Santa Claus, North Pole, H0H 0H0, Canada.
The postal elf program was designed by Canada Post 17 years ago. There are now more than 13,000 elves helping Santa write letters across the country. Lead Hand at the Prescott Post Office, Mervin Hutt, said mail volume increases by three to four times during the holiday season, averaging about 48,000 pieces of mail each day.
The elves also write responses to children whose letters arrive after Christmas.
PRESCOTT The town is going ahead with an application for funding of a new secondary sewage treatment plant.
Prescott council agreed Monday to submit an application to the Ontario SuperBuild Corporation.
If approved, the province would fund about two-thirds of the project estimated to cost in the range of $15 million. The town would be responsible for the remaining share of project costs.
Council noted in its resolution of support that the sewage treatment plant project is council's "highest public health and safety priority."
The application is to be submitted no later than Jan. 31.
ALGONQUIN PUBLIC SCHOOL On Wednesday, Dec. 20, a VON seniors luncheon will be held at the school. Grade 5 students will be helping out with the luncheon.
On Thursday, Dec. 21, an open house will be held at the school from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Refreshments will be served. Parents are invited to visit the classrooms. Friday, Dec. 22 is pizza day.
BENSON PUBLIC SCHOOL On Wednesday, Dec. 20, there will be a student council Christmas lunch. On Thursday, Dec. 21, get into the spirit and wear your Christmas best (red and green, Christmas decorated clothes, hats etc.) On Tuesday, Dec. 19, a junior and intermediate Christmas tribute was held.
BOUNDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL The year 2000 is quickly coming to an end and the students at Boundary are busy preparing for the Christmas season.
On Monday, Dec. 18, the junior/senior choir sang for the residents at Wellington House. Our Christmas concert on Tuesday, Dec. 19 was a great success, filling our gym to capacity. On Thursday, Dec. 21, our primary choir will walk to Wellington House to sing to the residents at 1:30 p.m.
On Friday, Dec. 22, Mrs. Cromb's Grade 4/5/6 class is having a Medieval Feast from 12 to 2 p.m. The students will be dressed in period costume, and parents will act as slaves, serving the feast. Also, we are having our Spirit assembly in the gym at 9 a.m. School resumes Jan. 8.
CENTENNIAL-NORTH EDWARDSBURGH PUBLIC SCHOOLS On Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 10:45 a.m., the students of NEPS will present a seasonal talent show. Parents are welcome to attend.
We are very proud of the efforts our Grade 4 to 8 students made in supporting the Kinsmen Spirit of Giving food drive. Centennial school donated more than 1,400 food items!
A pizza lunch, sponsored by student council, goes to Mrs. Baelde's Grade 7/8 class for bringing in the most food items.
CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOL Congratualtions to the senior boys volleyball team for winning the silver medal at 1000 Islands Secondary School in Brockville on Monday, Dec. 11.
The students council will host an appreciation assembly on Friday, Dec. 22. The primary concert will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Hot lunch this week will be hamburgers. Classes resume Monday, Jan. 8.
MAITLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL Well, things are "wrapping" up for the preparations of our Christmas concert on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Come out and see our "Christmas around the World" production. This will be followed by a sing-a-long, sleigh ride, treats and hot chocolate.
The staff at Maitland PS would like to thank all or our volunteers at this time for their tireless effort and wish them all a Merry Christmas.
The winner of the 50/50 draw was Laura Kellam, ticket number 0433. Kellam received $794. The remaining amount will go towards a winter snow activity day for our students in February.
MAYNARD PUBLIC SCHOOL The junior classes' Christmas performance will be on Wednesday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m. Classes resume Jan. 8.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL Thursday, Dec. 21 is pizza day. Classes resume Jan. 8.
Crystal Beaudoin was the lucky winner of the quilt drawn at our open house last Sunday. Thank you to all who baked some goodies plus all who helped make it a great success. For instance, Louise Mayes for playing the piano and her group for leading the sing-a-long. Lots of fun! Clean-up was a breeze as people just did what needed to be done. Thank you, folks; you know who you are.
So far only six people have signed up for the Dec. 30 party. Get your name and number on the machine right away so plans can be made, as in quantity etc. I will be on holiday until the new year but, of course, I will be here for the party. Also, I will check the answering machine on a regular basis. But the very last date to register is Dec. 22.
Quilting classes will resume on Thursday, Jan. 4. Craft and weaving start the next week on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Come on and join in; learn a new hobby.
Winners at the card tables last week were: Monday bridge Margaret Nesbitt and Betty Pillar, 1st; Andy Britnell, 2nd; Charles Steiner won the door prize. All other card games are done for the holidays.
Thank you and happy holidays to all my faithful readers.
Jane Fullarton
Maitland volunteers have been busy these past two weekends organizing the sixteenth annual Maitland Luminare.
Luminare means Festival of Lights. The Maitland Luminare takes place on Christmas Eve in Maitland Park Estates and Bell Subdivision. The luminare or Santa's Runway is created by lining the streets at ten-foot intervals with white bags filled with two inches of sand with a candle lit inside of each.
The effect is like a runway that includes the entire neighbourhood. Mike Ascough is the committee chairman for the fourth year in a row. His team of volunteers includes Jim Grimes, Ray Avery, Merv Hodgson, Stan Seeley, Chris Whitaker, Sean Sarry, Jamie Price, Pat Doherty, Shawn Lehman, Werner Bischoff, Henry Balder, Gunter Haase, Dave Tedesco, Reg Dunlop and Ian Jack.
The volunteers collect money from the 140 participating families, assemble and bag the luminare kits which includes sand, candles and bags and distribute the kits to the residents.
Each year the luminare is enjoyed by all of the residents as well as hundreds of visitors who come to drive or walk through Santa's Runway.
Ascough wished to thank his excellent committee for their hard work. He also expressed his wish that drivers and pedestrians taking in the sight exercise extra caution to watch out for each other so that everyone can enjoy the sight safely.
Residents are reminded to leave their candles with a neighbour to put out if they are away Christmas Eve, and to pick up the bags Christmas morning.
Ascough says the committee will keep an eye on the weather and make a decision by 5 p.m. Christmas Eve if conditions are not suitable. If the event is postponed all residents will be called.
Maitland residents have the opportunity to celebrate Christmas at local churches.
The Maitland Community Reformed Church is having a Christmas Day Layman's Service with lots of special music on Christmas Day at 10 a.m.
Grenville Christian College has services at 9:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 9:30 a.m. on Christmas Day in the Chapel of the Good Shepherd.
I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a healthy and happy New Year.
PRESCOTT The ongoing co-operation between the Prescott Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police has now been formalized.
Officials with the two police agencies and the town's police services board signed an agreement Dec. 11 that deals with mutual aid and the provision of a full range of policing services.
New provincial adequacy standards go into effect Jan. 1. Prescott Police Chief Frederick Bowie stated police services are to have the structure and tools necessary to ensure effective delivery of service; the agreement addresses that need, according to the chief.
"It's a contract... for what was done in the past," Bowie said.
Small municipal police departments are unable to maintain specialized services such as tactical units and major crime investigation branches. The five-year agreement between the two police agencies covers those services which Prescott may need to access from time to time, Bowie noted.
"It deals with things we cannot provide," the chief added.
Unless those services are used on a regular basis, Bowie noted, the town would not usually be charged for the occasional use of OPP services. The charges for such services are noted in the agreement.
As for regular joint ventures such as RIDE checks, Crime Stoppers and emergency assistance, it is business as usual for the town police and the OPP. "This is the way we've always co-operated," the chief said.
PRESCOTT The ongoing co-operation between the Prescott Police Service and the Ontario Provincial Police has now been formalized.
Officials with the two police agencies and the town's police services board signed an agreement Dec. 11 that deals with mutual aid and the provision of a full range of policing services.
New provincial adequacy standards go into effect Jan. 1. Prescott Police Chief Frederick Bowie stated police services are to have the structure and tools necessary to ensure effective delivery of service; the agreement addresses that need, according to the chief.
"It's a contract... for what was done in the past," Bowie said.
Small municipal police departments are unable to maintain specialized services such as tactical units and major crime investigation branches. The five-year agreement between the two police agencies covers those services which Prescott may need to access from time to time, Bowie noted.
"It deals with things we cannot provide," the chief added.
Unless those services are used on a regular basis, Bowie noted, the town would not usually be charged for the occasional use of OPP services. The charges for such services are noted in the agreement.
As for regular joint ventures such as RIDE checks, Crime Stoppers and emergency assistance, it is business as usual for the town police and the OPP. "This is the way we've always co-operated," the chief said.
By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Staff Writer
MAITLAND Workers at the local Nitrochem facility are taking pride in a job well done.
The Maitland site was named the best maintained small plant or facility in Canada as part of the Main Event 2000 Awards for Maintenance Excellence presented last month by the Institute for International Research and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Nitrochem hosted a get-together Friday in recognition of the honour.
Nitric acid, ammonium nitrate and nitrogen solutions are the main products manufactured at the Maitland site which has five separate plants and a workforce of about 150.
The facility initiated a five-year plan which applied the concept of employee empowerment. A combination of building trust and the implementation of maintenance programs has resulted in increased efficiencies, more reliability and less overtime.
"This is recognition of something we are very proud of," acting site manager Brian Whitehead said.
"I've never met such dedicated people working here, and I sincerely mean that."
Among the criteria for the award include operating reliably with precision and process speed, meeting or exceeding maintenance cost targets or budget expectations, applying leading concepts and methods in maintenance management.
Maintenance Manager Harold Neumann said the company has faced some challenges and made huge strides as part of what he referred to as "a plant effort," much of which occurred on the shop floor and at the grassroots of the organization.
"We're a fairly tight-knit group," Neumann added.
Former Toronto Maple Leaf Darryl Sittler presented the award to Neumann Nov. 2 in Toronto. The award is on display in the lobby at the Maitland office.
Janine Belzak of PEM (Plant Engineering and Maintenance) magazine, the official publication of the awards, said the judging committee was impressed by the Maitland site's five-year commitment to changing the workplace culture and the buy-in from all levels of the workforce.
George Vail, a 31-year worker and union president at the Maitland site, said he has seen a lot of changes and the necessity for those changes; some of the most significant have come in the last five years, he noted. Vail credited Neumann and Whitehead with seeing the potential and achieving it.
"It seemed like it happened when those two people arrived on the scene," he said.
Friday's get-together was a homecoming of sorts for Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman, who worked at the site for nearly 20 years. He said he knows there were some pretty significant obstacles to overcome in terms of changing the culture of the workplace. Runciman added he was impressed when he toured the plant several months ago.
"Each and every employee should feel proud," Runciman said.
The MPP also presented company officials with a certificate of congratulations from Premier Mike Harris.
Leeds-Grenville MP Joe Jordan said the company's responsible care program is "far and away better than anything" the government could legislate. He added the Maitland site is an example of a plant that is prepared and is part of the solution in a chemical industry that is becoming more aggressive about telling its story.
The maintenance workers set up display stations Friday to highlight some of the improvements which have been made in recent years. Millwright Ralph Link, who has worked at the Maitland site since it began operations in 1961 as Brockville Chemical Limited, said the turning point for the facility came when Neumann and Whitehead arrived. They brought a lot of modern approaches which did not seem to be accepted in the past by management, according to Link. Replacing a "patch mode" has been costly but is starting to pay dividends, he added.
"We're one of the only (facilities of its kind) left. We've got to be doing something right," Link said.
The Maitland site, which went through a change of ownership last February, is also working to obtain ISO 9001 certification. "We are as much on a road to continuous quality improvement as you are going to get," Neumann said.
The other three award winners in the Main Event competition include a pulp and paper mill in New Brunswick, a petroleum refinery in Alberta and a software firm in Ontario
BROCKVILLE Trustees with the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) ratified an agreement with its secondary teachers Dec. 13.
The next step is for the agreement to be ratified by the district's bargaining unit of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Association; the vote is expected to take place Dec. 21.
The agreement is for the period from Sept. 1, 2000 to Aug. 31, 2001. No details will be released until the agreement is ratified by the union.
Joan Hodge, UCDSB chairwoman, stated she is relieved both the secondary and elementary teachers will hold ratification votes in the coming days. The elementary teachers' contract was ratified by the trustees at their Dec. 6 inaugural meeting. Elementary school teachers were expected to hold a ratification vote earlier this week, but the vote was delayed due to inclement weather.
Hodge stated in a release this is good news for all the students, teachers and staff as well as the community. She added it allows all groups to remain focused on quality education.
PRESCOTT Youth for Life is relocating to a downtown location. The Prescott youth centre will move from its current town hall location to the second floor at 196 King St. W. To get there, use the door between the former pawn shop location and Little Luxuries. The relocation is for the winter months. A grand opening will be held Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. Free refreshments will be served. The youth centre will be open in the new location from 1 to 4 p.m., and 6 to 9 p.m., next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. There will be a variety of activities such as craft making, board games and movies.
GRENVILLE COUNTY Crime Stoppers and the Ontario Provincial Police in Grenville County are seeking the public's assistance in solving three daylight residential break-ins that occurred on the same day.
Between the hours of 9:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 4, three homes in North Grenville and Wolford were broken into; police suspect all three crimes were committed by the same person or persons based on evidence collected to date. Items taken include stereo equipment, VCRs, TVs, cameras and jewellery totalling thousands of dollars.
One suspect is described as being a young white male, carrying a full hockey bag, rushing to a waiting light tan or grey older-model Tempo or Topaz (possibly with a second suspect).
Anyone with information about these thefts or any other crimes is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Callers who provide information may be eligible for a cash reward. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to a caller identification service, and callers do not have to identify themselves.
George Marshall Peterson, a resident of Wellington House, Prescott, died at the home Dec. 10, 2000. He was 86.
Mr. Peterson was born June 29, 1914 at Toyes Hill, Ont., the son of Rumsey Peterson and Maggie Bell Marshall.
He married Nelda (MacIntosh) Peterson April 30, 1940.
He is survived by his wife Nelda of Brockville; sons, Reg (Willie) of Brouseville and Mac (Mary) of RR 1 Prescott; a daughter, Kim (Mrs. Lorne) MacMillan of Brockville; grandchildren, Christine, Jennifer, Joel Peterson, Jason, Johnathon, Jamie Lyn and Ian MacMillan; great grandchild Daegon and a brother, Ward, of Ottawa.
Mr. Peterson was predeceased by his parents, a brother, Arnold, and a sister, Beatrice Holmes.
From the time he was 15 years old, Mr. Peterson operated the family farm until the family moved to Prescott in 1957. While residing in Toyes Hill, he was involved in many endeavours, including coaching junior baseball, a member of the Winchester Hospital Board when it was built in the 1950s, and helping to establish the Co-op Feed Store in Brinston.
After moving to Prescott he was a respected salesman in different fields until he retired.
Mr. Peterson's life was his family. He enjoyed camping with his wife and teaching his children and grandchildren to fish. Golfing was also a passion as well as taking up motorcycling and riding with his sons at the age of 62 until he was 75.
As an active member of St. Paul's United Church in Prescott, he was on the board of Session and a Rideau Hill Camp Board member. He was a Brother of the Order of Odd Fellows, who put together a group that travelled throughout Eastern Ontario and Northern New York, putting on their Degrees.
Mr. Peterson will be best remembered as someone who always had time to give a helping hand to anyone in need. He spent many hours visiting the sick and shut-ins.
For the past year he resided at Wellington House under the loving care of his family and the home's caregivers.
He will be remembered and sadly missed by all whose lives he touched.
A private family service was held in the chapel of Chris Slater Funeral Home, Prescott, Dec. 11, 2000 at 2 p.m. Rev. Blair Paterson officiated, and Rev. Doug Carnegie gave the eulogy. A committal service will be held in the spring at Spruce Haven Cemetery, Brinston.
Honourary pallbearers were Warren Jackson, Ken Creamer, Keith Toshack, Lyall Gilmour, Stan Price, Graham Hess and Orval Christie.
Cremation took place at the Cataraqui Crematorium Dec. 11.
Donations may be made to St. Paul's Church roof fund, the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Arnold Cecil Arcand, of 908 Montgomery Road, Prescott, died peacefully after a two-year battle with cancer, on Dec. 6, 2000 at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville. He was 77.
He was born July 27, 1923, in South Gower Township. The youngest son of John J. and Nora Arcand, he married Bernice (Keck) on Feb. 6, 1951, at St. Mark's Catholic Church, Prescott.
Mr. Arcand operated the family farm for 15 years before moving to Prescott in 1966, where he was head custodian at two area public schools until his retirement in 1985.
He is survived by his wife and best friend Bernice; daughter Brenda Powers (Jim) of Spencerville; son Roger (Donna ) of Prescott and brother Bernard of Prescott. He was the loving grandfather of Scott and Jennifer Arcand and Todd and Trisha Powers. He will be sadly missed by four nephews, two nieces, several cousins and long-time friend of Al Young. He will be dearly missed by his cat Charlie.
Mr. Arcand was predeceased by brothers Eugene, Hilliard, Jimmy (Elmer) and sister Fern Finley.
A private service was held at the Grant Brown Funeral Home, Rolston Chapel, Kemptville on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Monsignor Walter Lynett officiated. Interment was at Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial donations to the St. Vincent de Paul Palliative Care Unit or the Heart and Stroke Foundation may be made through Grant Brown Funeral Home, Kemptville.
Edwardsburgh Reeve Dave Dobbie referring to the new fire hall
located south of Spencerville.
GOOD COUNCIL DECISION: It is too bad that our previous council put all its eggs into one rather porous town hall basket, because much of their legacy will benefit the town for years to come. One of these, and it was subject to strong debate behind closed doors, was the decision to retain our own public utilities commission instead of selling it to Ontario Hydro.
The fact that the former PUC has expanded to become Rideau-St. Lawrence Utilities Inc. involving Prescott, Cardinal, Iroquois, Morrisburg and Westport gives the new utilities company a wider and more economical base of operations.
It also means that Prescott and its new partners will have access to new fibre optic technology that will result in state-of-the-art communications capabilities for these smaller communities. This is the first step in getting South Grenville and South Dundas onto the information highway at world-class speed.
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PUT PRESCOTT ON YOUR GIFT LIST: Things are tight in the town's tax department which automatically cancels some frills and necessities on this council's 2001 wish list. Much can be done, however, to make our town merry and bright in the coming year if our many clubs, fraternities and social organizations, along with some well-meaning individuals and businesses, would make just one donation to the corporation over the next 12 months.
We would like to see a service club or clubs, adopt Kelly's Bay for the coming summer by carrying out a shoreline clean-up, and repairing the deteriorating pavillion. Maybe one or two of our service clubs could adopt Centennial Park for the summer by co-ordinating a shoreline clean-up and planting and maintaining some flower beds.
There are some attractive pathways in Centennial Park which could be made much more people-friendly with the installation of permanent park benches. These could be donated by families or clubs in memory of someone, or they could be donated by an individual.
Also, there is plenty of need for some park benches along the Millennium Pathway between the Sandra Lawn Harbour and New Wexford.
Now that the novelty of smuggling household garbage down to the King St. containers at night has worn off, perhaps the town could resurrect the large garbage barrels for main street refuse collection. The BIA could sponsor a unique garbage can decorating contest to make these larger receptacles more attractive.
And although it is a copycat project, we would like to see some group, or maybe a new group, formed to promote a town-wide "Prescott in Bloom" promotion next summer. This is something that just about everybody in town could get involved with even the mean old grinch who writes this column could get involved!
Have yourself a Merry Christmas; see you next year.
John A.H. Morris -. Managing Editor
The most special part of the holiday season is recreating the many joys I experienced as a child, growing up the youngest of a large family in a tiny bungalow on Ellis Crescent in Waterloo.
The glitter and gold, the tinsel and the ribbons and the church bells ringing, bring back the many traditions we made as a family.
At the heart of these memories are my parents, who somehow managed to share the joys, the jingles, the peace and the angels of Christmas without showing the strain to their five children and menagerie of pets.
Each year at this time I feel at a loss to match their kindnesses and love, and I've never been able to give them a "real" present. As a substitute for a gift, some years ago I set about writing a Christmas letter to thank them for the good tidings I am now able to share with my own family. These letters have become my own tradition.
I am sharing this year's effort with you, because Mom and Dad are special enough for the world to know.
Dear Mom and Dad:
Thank you for the red and green lights that shone like twinkling stars in the snow blanketing our house. We were the envy of our neighbourhood.
Thank you for egg nog at bedtime, and cherry snowball cookies that melted in your mouth. They still taste perfect each year you make them, and to which my own children now look forward.
Nothing can beat the tiny morsels of red and green mint ribbon candy we were given during the holidays. Why don't they make that stuff anymore?
Thanks for not getting mad when I dared to turn around during Midnight Mass to peek at the heavenly angels singing in the choir loft. O Holy Night, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen and Silent Night are still the best. Dad, you were one of those angels we looked up to.
My children know you are the grandest of grandparents. The distance separating us doesn't matter, because they know you are close to their hearts.
You're always just a phone call away, and I know you would somehow just magically appear like a Christmas star if we needed you.
We've always been able to count on you, bounce things off of you, turn to you in good times and not so good. You're always there.
Thanks for warm woolly hand-knit mittens and slippers, several decades ago and today. I still get my winter jollies from tobogganing, building snow forts and shovelling. Thanks for sharing these wonders of winter with us.
Thanks for being strong, for being a guiding light, for giving me courage and strength and love to make more Christmas memories and everyday joys for my family.
Thanks for being you. Merry Christmas, Mom and Dad. A joyous, warm season to everyone.
The Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce is introducing a change in format for its annual general meeting and awards banquet this coming year. The annual meeting and election of officers will be held in conjunction with the monthly directors' meeting on Thursday, Jan. 18 at the Prescott Legion Hall.
The awards banquet, featuring presentations of the Community Service Award, Connie Dickey Youth Award and Corporate Service Award, will be held as a separate function, probably in March. The two meetings have been held jointly since the inauguration of the Community Service Award in 1958, with the Chamber's bylaws calling for the annual meeting to be held the third Tuesday of every January.
This bylaw now allows for the AGM to be held anytime in January, and the main reason for separating the two events is that it has become too difficult to find guest speakers in January.
We've always had exceptionally good speakers at this Chamber event, many of whom have left us with worthwhile messages.
One of these was at the 1992 annual where the guest speaker was Jim Durrell, former mayor of Ottawa, and president of the newly-formed Ottawa Senators hockey team at the time. As Senators fans well remember, the team had a firm lock on last place in the league at that time, and when Mr. Durrell closed his speech by saying he would like to come back in 10 years and invite everyone to watch the Senators win the Stanley Cup, most of us reacted to his enthusiasm with a good giggle.
With the Senators on a schedule to be a contender for the cup in 2001, and with their draft choices maturing into NHL stars, Mr. Durrell's optimism looks good on him! Now, if Ottawa can just get him involved with the Rough Riders and CFL again...
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An early arrival of winter, plenty of snow and crisp, cold temperatures, a wowsers of a Christmas parade, and with downtown stores' Christmas decorations looking the best we have ever seen them, the Christmas spirit pervades Prescott.
Adding to this Christmas spirit is the tasteful Christmas music being played unobtrusively over speakers along main street for about four hours each day.
Our thanks to the Lions Club of Prescott who donated ten new speakers and the necessary cables to hook them up so they can serve King Street between George and Edward streets. Thanks from the BIA and the many downtown shoppers who have remarked about the tasteful electronic carolling, to Jane Burton of The Gift Lane, who volunteered to be our Christmas DJ this year.
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Complaints about the commercialization of Christmas, which starts in Canada right after Hallowe'en, seem to be increasing every year, but we don't think there is reason to be upset about Christmas trees, tinsel and coloured lights appearing in November.
Christmas can be looked upon as two celebrations today; one features Santa Claus and the commercial culture of gift giving; the other features the birth of Christ and what the Saviour's birth has meant and will continue to mean, to mankind. Some celebrants are encouraged by the promoters of commerce; some are influenced by the priests who promote the true meaning of Christ's birth, two thousand years ago.
Millions of Christians throughout the world are adherents of both philosophies and have their hearts filled with joy through the spirit of giving, and feel just as fulfilled when they renew their faith by celebrating the birth of Christ in the church of their choice.
If you want to keep score on what faction has the most effective Christmas advertising promotion, remember this...
Every time a register rings,
chalk one up for gifting;
Every time a church bell rings,
God is advertising.
Cardinal held a successful Garden of Lights contest this year, with many people helping the village glow in festive colours.
Judging took place Monday evening. The event was sponsored by the Cardinal Community in Bloom Committee.
David and Marianne MacDonald of 151 Henry St. won first prize, and Barry and Linda Lampson of 2203 Dundas St. placed second. Third place was won by Lee and Janice MacDonald of 1110 Highway 2 East.
The top three finishers won gift certificates for $100, $50 and $25 at the winners' choice of businesses.
Honourable mentions, in alphabetical order, are: Doug and Marilyn Casselman of 2056 Dundas Street, Dwayne and Melva Comstock of 702 Highway 2 East, Nelda Farmer, Jim and Joan Grant of 4024 Queen Street, Stan and Wendy MacDonald of 506 Highway 2 East, David and Janie McDonald of 2182 Dundas Street, Leo and Barb Merkley of Marine Station Road, Mr. and Mrs. Darryl Rennick of 6 Hudson Crescent, Mark and Debbie Rylands of 2139 Dundas Street and Ken and Laura Wright of 617 East Street.
CARDINAL There are several churches in Cardinal and area where you can share in the joy and peace of the Christmas season.
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Cardinal will celebrate Christmas Eve mass Sunday, Dec. 24. At 9:30 a.m. Sunday, a regular mass will be held at 6 p.m, and a Solemn Family Mass with the choir will be celebrated at 9 p.m. Christmas Day Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. On Dec. 31, a regular mass will be held at 9 a.m., and at 5 p.m. a New Year's Eve Mass will be celebrated.
On Jan. 1 a New Year's Day Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Contact Father William Powell at 657-3072 for more information.
St. Andrew's and St. James Presbyterian Church will hold a traditional candlelight and carol service Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. There is a regular morning service at 9:30 a.m.
The Philadelphia Pentecostal Tabernacle on Dundas St., Cardinal, will hold a service Dec. 24 at 11 a.m., and a Christmas Eve service at 7 p.m.
St. James Anglican Church in Crystal Rock will hold services Dec. 24 at 9 a.m and 7 p.m., and services will take place at St. Paul's Anglican in Cardinal at 11 a.m. and 9 p.m. There will be carol singing a half hour before each service. The Christmas Day service will be at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's.
St. John's United Church in Cardinal will hold a Christmas Eve service at 7:30 p.m., while at Johnstown United, the service will be at 6 p.m.
The Cardinal Free Methodist Church on Shanly Road will hold special Christmas services Dec. 24 at 11 a.m. with communion and a candlelight service beginning at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
JOHNSTOWN Four vehicles were involved in a chain-reaction accident that occurred last Wednesday on County Road 2.
The Ontario Provincial Police reported an eastbound vehicle had stopped to turn left into a driveway approximately four kilometres east of Johnstown; two eastbound vehicles had also stopped. A fourth eastbound vehicle struck the rear of the third car, setting off a chain reaction.
In addition to the OPP, three fire departments and two ambulances responded. Extrication equipment was used in the case of one of the four vehicles.
The drivers of the third and fourth vehicles were taken to Brockville General Hospital with minor injuries.
James Read, 45, is charged with careless driving.
The road was closed for approximately two hours. Road and weather conditions are not believed to have been a factor in the collision, according to OPP Senior Constable Cindy MacDonald.
PRESCOTT A Prescott native playing for the North Bay Centennials of the Ontario Hockey League has been selected to Team Ontario's Under-17 squad, which will be competing in a 10-day international tournament in Nova Scotia.
Defenceman Adam Gibson, 16, who's in his first year with the Centennials, will part of Team Ontario, which will compete in the World Hockey Challenge in Truro and New Glasgow, Nova Scotia from Dec. 29 to Jan. 4. Team Ontario opens the tournament with an exhibition game against Finland Dec. 27.
I was really surprised," said Gibson, son of Don and Grace-Ann.
He said a slow start to the season with the Centennials of the Central Division had cast some doubt in his mind as to whether or not he would be part of the team but added he felt that he could still make the cut.
"I'm pretty pumped up," he said. "I can't wait until the tournament starts."
The team will have one practice before playing Finland on the Dec. 27 in an exhibition game.
Having been selected, says Gibson, has boosted his confidence in his game with the Centennials too. In the last eight games, the Grade 11 student has posted eight points, bringing his total for the season up to 11, with seven goals and four assists.
Gibson said his main role with Team Ontario will be putting some leverage on the powerplay.
"I don't mind [that role] at all," he said. "It gives me more of a chance to skate with the puck."
In March, Gibson, the 5'10", 185-pound defenceman, made the cut out of 100 player from the Ottawa area to try out at York University in Toronto at the end of June. From the 100 players there, Gibson was one of 33 to make the Ontario team. Teammate Craig Foster of Carp, the Centennials first-round pick, was also selected to the team.
Gibson said that he has been getting a lot of time with the Centennials, and they have expressed confidence in his ability to handle all situations on the ice.
According to a statement by Centennials' coach and general manager Mike Kelly, Gibson deserves the honour.
"Adam plays like a veteran," stated Kelly, who will be an assistant coach for the Canadian World Junior team. "He is very composed for his age and sees the ice very well. He has earned the opportunity to perform on the Under-17 team, and I'm sure he will be a welcome addition to the team."
Kelly stated being part of the team will be a positive experience for Gibson.
"It is a huge benefit for any player to play in a world-class tourney," he stated. "And for Adam to be in an environment like the Under-17 team, to be surrounded by elite athletes, [it] will have a positive influence on Adam, and it will definitely help his hockey career." Gibson said the team is known for its goal scoring and is expecting nothing less than a gold medal.
WESTPORT In what was described as their best effort of the season, the South Grenville Jr. 'B' Rangers beat the Rideau Division leading Westport Rideaus 5-1.
Rangers' general manager Tom Hare stated it was a total team effort to hold the high-scoring Rideaus, who have four players among the top ten scoring leaders in its division of the Eastern Ontario Jr. 'B' Hockey League, to just one goal.
Hare added that Mick Wells' strong game, stopping 26 of Westport's shot, contributed to the team's third win of the season.
Rangers Patrick Muir's first goal of the night came on the power play at 16:41 in the first period. Zack Brown and Shawn Coville assisted on the goal.
Less than five minutes later after Muir scored, Paul Benes beat Joey Theberge with the clock reading 11:16. His goal was assisted by assistant captain Andrew Hare.
Still in the first, Muir notched his second goal of the night at 6:04, assisted by Brown and Coville.
The Rideaus were able to beat Wells at 7:50 in the second on the powerplay.
The Rangers then scored with just over four minutes left in the period. Tyler McLeod scored the team's fourth goal, assisted by Allan Malcomnson and Jason Denio. In the third, with a 1:26 left on the clock, Denio scored unassisted, giving the Rangers' the 5-1 win over the Rideaus.
KEMPTVILLE On Saturday, Dec. 9, the South Grenville Peewee 'C' Rangers traveled to Kemptville, where the Rangers defeated the Panthers by a score of 10-3.
Matthew Fox fired up his teammates with a five-goal performance. Matthew Hayes added a goal and two assists. Ryan Landon and William Minish each had a goal and an assist.
Tyler Halladay and Michael Lawrence rounded out the scoring for the Rangers. Wesley Polite, Derrick Lavery and Shane McNeely had two assists each and singles went to Jennifer Lamoureux and affiliate Sam Whitley. Kevin Beach played in net.
On Wednesday, Dec. 13, the Rangers travelled to Kingston. Despite a 3-2 lead, the Rangers fell to a 5-3 loss. Rangers' goals were scored by Ryan Landon, assisted by Wesley Polite; Matthew Hayes, assisted by Michael Lawrence and Ryan Landon; and Matthew Fox, assisted by Wesley Polite. Corie Toye was in net for the Rangers.
The South Stormont Selects travelled to Cardinal Saturday, Dec. 16 to face the Rangers. The Rangers shut down the Selects 9-0.
Shane McNeely led the way with a hat trick. Matthew Hayes and Michael Lawrence scored two goals each. Singles went to Matthew Fox and affiliate Phillip Lauzon.
Assisting on goals were Ryan Landon with three, Matthew Hayes with two and Matthew Fox, Braden Dukelow and Sam Whitley each with one. Kevin Beach earned the shutout in net.
The Rangers will next see action on Jan. 3 at a tournament in Long Sault and on Thursday, Jan. 4 when the team hosts Smiths Falls in league play at the Leo Boivin Community Centre in Prescott at 6:30 p.m.
The Ranger capped another win in League play recently. The Smiths falls Bears were no match for the red hot Rangers.
The Bears scored the first goal, but the Rangers went up six from there. The Bears may have put in two more for a Rangers 6-3 win, but the Rangers just came off a three-game tournament winning weekend in Char-Lan. And if it wasn't for that, they would have made the Bears into little cubs. Goals were from Drew Lawrence with one and two assists, Ricky Dennis with two goals and Matt Gibson, Ted Livingston and John Bush with singles.
Assists were from Dustin Swan, Andrew Fortier, Eric Rougrik, Adam Lawrence and Josh Kirkby.
CARDINAL There will be a hockey camp on Dec. 28 and 29 at the Cardinal Community Centre for both boys and girls.
The camp will be split into two age groups: 10 and under and 11 and over. There will be a cost associated with the 2 1/2 hour camp, which will be split between the two days. On the Dec. 28, the camp will be one hour long and on Dec. 29, it will be a 1 1/2 hours long.
The camp will focus on skating, shooting and passing. A scrimmage will be held during the final hour of ice time. Space is limited. Call 498-2125.
BROCKVILLE Central Public School's senior boys volleyball won the silver medal at the Upper Canada District School Board volleyball championships Monday, which were held at Thousand Island Secondary School in Brockville.
Central Public School's team, which was tied for second after round-robin play, defeated Sweets Corners Public School 15-11 to capture the medal.
Winning the silver medal caps off a strong season for the Tigers, including winning the Southeast Region championships. The regional tournament was held at North Dundas High School, where the Tigers' record was 5-0.
At a tournament in Kemptville, the Tigers won another silver medal, losing to Vanier Public School, the county champions, 27-26 in both games, despite finishing first in the round robin with a 6-2 record.
Vanier PS in Brockville and Central PS developed a rivalry over the course of the season, with four of the Tigers' losses to Vanier PS.
Three of the losses to Vanier were by two points or less. Of Central's 28 wins, two were over Vanier PS at a volleyball tournament held at South Grenville District High School in Prescott. At that tournament, the Tigers again finished first in the round robin with a 9-1 record but were blocked by Toniata Public School from capturing the gold medal.
KANATA The Brockville Blazers, a bantam girls basketball team, won silver at the Chris Paulin tournament recently in Kanata.
Brockville won its opening game 36-34 with a three-pointer at the buzzer from Megan Brazeau. Lindsay Kester had a pair of key steals down the stretch to seal the win.
Osgoode-Rideau fell victim next with a score of 53-18. Lindsay Coomes led all scorers with 10 points. Brockville then lost to Gloucester 'AA' 47-28, finishing the round robin with a 2-1 record. Heidi Rienstra led Brockville with eight points.
In the first cross-over game, Brockville beat Gloucester 'A' 35-29. Kim Usher led Brockville with 10 points. Coombes added nine rebounds. Brockville then fell to Gloucester 'AA' in the final. Rienstra scored 11 points.
The Brockville Blazers Bantam Girls basketball team split a pair of home games on the Dec. 9. In their first game, Brockville lost to Gloucester 'AA' Wolverines by a score of 49-37. Tracy Cacciato led Brockville with 10 points. Jenna Beatty had 11 rebounds and Megan Brazeau had three steals.
Brockville played the Nepean Hoop Kids in the second game and won 54-45. Lindsay Coombes led Brockville with 15 points, with Beatty and Heidi Rienstra scoring 12 each.
Beatty owned the boards ripping down 17 rebounds. Meredith Cleary caused havoc for the visiting team with four steals.
The Brockville Blazers Bantam Girls basketball team played a pair of games this past weekend.
In the first game, Brockville lost to Gloucester 'AA' 38-30. Kim Usher led Brockville with eight points. Jenna Beatty added 10 rebounds.
Brockville topped Kemptville in the second game 48-22. Beatty led Brockville with 12 points and Meredith Cleary added eight. Tracy Cacciato had seven rebounds and Heidi Rienstra had eight steals.
A pair of steals and key hoops by Alyse Hanson sparked a strong third quarter for the Blazers.