Web site address pirated
PRESCOTT The Prescott Journal is taking steps
to deal with a cyber-squatter that obtained the domain name of
the community newspaper's Web site.
The problem surfaced last Wednesday when computer users logged
onto the Web site and found pictures of two young women instead
of the latest news and information on the Prescott area. The
material became more graphic later in the week; by the weekend,
the pornography had been replaced with other non-Journal
materials such as an on-line casino site.
The change occurred because a company called Domain Qwest
purchased The Journal's domain name. The name became available
when it was not renewed. St. Lawrence Printing, the local company
that owns The Journal, did not receive notice of any impending
renewal date.
A Domain Qwest representative claiming to be based in Montreal
has offered to sell the domain name back to The Journal.
A California-based firm handles domain registration on behalf
of Ripnet, the local Web server that host the Journal site. Ripnet
has also indicated it did not receive notice of an expiry date.
Ripnet customers are being redirected to The Journal
Web site. The newspaper office has fielded nearly 100 calls and
e-mails since last Wednesday, Journal Publisher John Morris
said. Morris added he is appreciative of the fact no one who
has called has expressed anger with the newspaper.
Those who called wanted to make staff aware of the Web site
situation.
Callers have been sympathetic to the newspaper's position,
according to Morris.
St. Lawrence Printing owns the rights to the name Prescott
Journal and is in the process of reobtaining the Web site
domain name. The company has sought the assistance of the Internet
Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, a cyber watchdog.
Augusta reeve clamps down on delegations
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
MAYNARD - Augusta council is attempting to prevent members
of the public from making derogatory comments against township
council and staff during open meetings.
Several people on the agenda scheduled to speak at the Monday
night meeting were warned by Reeve George Vail prior to their
presentations that any straying from their written outline to
make a delegation would not be tolerated. He also stressed some
topics would not be allowed to be addressed.
Gail Stephenson, who was to speak regarding winter sand and
flake calcium, was warned to stay on topic. She was advised by
the reeve the budget figures she was seeking for those items
would be provided.
Gill Cyr, scheduled to speak about personnel and labour relations,
was told these issues could not be discussed in a public meeting.
Vail suggested he put his comments in writing to the personnel
department or himself for review. Cyr later stormed from the
meeting with two other members of the public, saying the system
was wrong.
Vail said following the meeting he needed to clamp down on
run-away delegations that stray from intended topics to protect
staff and council from unfair and disparaging remarks. For more
than a year, council meetings have become a forum for open debate
and negative comments from the public.
"I don't think staff and council should be subjected
to that," he said.
Anyone wishing to speak at a council meeting must put the
request in writing to the township by Wednesday at 4:30 pm prior
to a Monday meeting.
In a phone call to The Journal Tuesday morning, Cyr
stated he had just obtained a copy of the township's procedural
bylaw. He noted the bylaw does not stipulate requests for delegations
must be in writing. "Democracy and freedom of speech were
taken away from us last night and that's bad," Cyr said.
The reeve said following the meeting he would welcome a phone
call, or preferably a letter, to address issues of concern.
Glen Kirkland was told his concerns regarding the lack of
police presence in the township and the cost of policing would
be discussed at the next police services board meeting.
Merwin Lane resident Calvin Lamb pointed out to council the
fact that road is disjointed by MacIntosh Road is confusing and
dangerous for visitors to the area and emergency service vehicles.
He suggested the sections be renamed Merwin Lane North and Merwin
Lane South, or one section be entirely renamed.
Lamb also asked council to revisit the issue of a recycling
depot on Merwin Lane in Riverview Heights. That depot was removed
more than a year ago because of vandalism and abuse.
Large volumes of garbage, including dead deer stuffed in garbage
bags and tires, are being dumped along Merwin Lane and is an
ongoing problem, Lamb said. He also noted the sign at Merwin
Lane and MacIntosh Road is the object of considerable vandalism.
Lamb pointed out the calibre of cutting grass on the roadside
has decreased from previous years.
Lamb asked for a public reply to his comments, since he had
made a public commentary. "Secrecy only breeds suspicion,"
he said.
Skakum Road resident Cameron Stewart, who had a concern about
property tax penalties, was told by Vail he could not speak at
the meeting, since his name was not on the agenda. A letter he
had sent to the township requesting a penalty reimbursement was
being discussed at the meeting.
Stewart was eventually allowed to address council. He noted
he had moved to the township last November and had not received
any property tax bills. Vail indicated his request for an exemption
of $27.75 for three months overdue taxes could not be granted,
since it is not the responsibility of the township to chase after
taxpayers, the reeve said. Stewart was advised to contact the
assessment office in Brockville.
Volunteers pitch in to make Roebuck community
playground a reality
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
ROEBUCK Families from Roebuck and area now have a new
play structure to enjoy at the community centre.
Volunteers were out in full force on the weekend to install
the new equipment, provided through a $25,000 grant from the
Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The older, wooden structure was removed to make way the large,
brightly-coloured set that includes climbers, slides, canopy
and swings
An existing merry-go-round and a tunnel have been upgraded
and will be reinstalled.
Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman, who was on hand for the
Trillium cheque presentation Saturday morning, praised the work
of volunteers in the Roebuck community who made the new playground
possible.
The community spirit evident in Roebuck is not seen often
enough, Runciman said, and that spirit and sense of teamwork
is the envy of many other groups.
The Trillium foundation is an agency of the Ministry of Culture,
and receives annually $100 million in government funding generated
through Ontario's charity casino initiative.
The funds are intended to be an investment in communities
to help stimulate the economy, attract tourists, encourage volunteerism
and boost community spirit.
Runciman noted there has been some criticism of the concept
of charity casinos, but the Trillium program has increased money
"ten-fold to community groups."
Melba Francis, a long-time member of the Roebuck Educational
and Recreation Association who was a driving force in applying
for the grant, noted the playground would not have been possible
without Trillium. The structure will bring happiness to children
"for the next 25 years." Francis also congratulated
the dedicated work of the volunteers who prepared the ground
and assembled and installed the structure.
The play equipment was provided by Little Tykes Playground
Planners.
THIS WEEK
Community program to be announced
PRESCOTT An announcement on a major community project
in Prescott was in the works at press time.
The "Prescott Blossoms" program involves funding
from Human Resources Development Canada for a number of Youth
Services Canada positions. Mike Laking, one of the co-ordinators
of the project, noted one of the objectives will be to conserve
natural and cultural sites in town.
The town and Parks Canada are involved in the project which
will include the proposed expansion of the waterfront trail area.
See next week's Journal for more details.
Popular show returns to Fort Wellington
PRESCOTT Fort Wellington's popular theatrical program
opens its 2002 season next week.
"Shadows of the Fort," a ghostly walk back in time
on the fort grounds, returns for two shows each Thursday evening
beginning July 18. The hour-long program written by Graeme Stewart
explores the everyday lives of soldiers and their families at
the fort as told by interesting characters. Period costumes,
music and songs breathe life into stories on the War of 1812,
the Battle of the Windmill and life in the barracks. The show
is designed for audiences of all ages.
The Thursday shows start at 7:30 and 9:15 pm; the 2002 season
ends Aug. 15. Reservations are required; there are a limited
number of tickets for each performance. For more information,
call 925-2896.
Shadows of the Fort is sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Prescott.
Call centre to employ more than 500 people
BROCKVILLE NuComm International made it official Friday
by announcing the company's fifth call centre will be located
in Brockville.
The centre will be housed in a portion of the Sanmina-SCI
building on Strowger Boulevard.
More than 500 people will be employed at the Brockville call
centre when it is fully occupied. The centre is expected to open
this August with more than 100 workers.
"We are very excited about our facility in Brockville,"
NuComm International President Richard McLaughlin stated in a
news release.
The centre will reportedly be fitted with state-of-the-art
systems to provide technical support, customer service and sales.
"I am ecstatic that NuComm has decided to make Brockville
its newest home," Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman stated.
A second job fair is reportedly in the works. NuComm held
its first job fair in March.
Harbour fills with music at Sunday concert
The first summer concert of the season Sunday evening at
the Prescott amphitheatre was a hit with the full-house crowd.
Above, Bonita LeBlanc, a violinist with the four-member band,
The Brigadoons, performs for the crowd that clapped and toe-tapped
along with the sounds that filled the harbour. LeBlanc also performed
a solo tap dance. On Sunday, July 14, Doubleshot will play the
classics and top 40 hits from the 1950s through to the '80s.
The concert begins at 7 pm. Photo by Monica Whitney
St. Mark principal leaves by same door she entered
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT It's the happy children, bright eyes and smiles
Judith Martin will miss the most during her retirement as principal
of St. Mark Catholic School.
Martin began her retirement at the end of this school year
- 34 years since her first teaching assignment. And ironically,
she's leaving from the same doors where her education began.
Martin started Grade 1 in 1955 at the former St. Mark School
- the large, two-storey brick building that stood approximately
where the current portables sit. That first school was built
in 1875 and was demolished to make way for the St. Mark of today,
built in 1956. That old school was a little frightening for a
small child, Martin recalls, with its washrooms in the dungeon-like
basement.
"I just loved finishing up here at St. Mark where I started
and with the small children," Martin said. "They're
always happy and they always give you a lift.
"I really love the children and the dedication and caring
that I see in almost every teacher I've ever worked with. I love
the synergy that develops when educators come together to plan
programs and curriculum." Martin also noted the positive
energy and results that happen "when a whole community works
together" for the benefit of a school and its students,
as was the case with St. Mark.
There is a long history of Catholic education in Martin's
family. Her mother, Betty Morris, attended the old St. Mark school,
and her father, Glenn Morris, was the Catholic school board trustee
for this area for 40 years, retiring in 1998.
After marrying Peter Martin, also a Prescott native, Martin
had various teaching assignments in Kingston, Sudbury, Mississauga,
Perth, Prescott, Gananoque, Brockville and at St. Mary's School
near Spencerville, which is now the Edwardsburgh Lions Hall on
County Road 44.
She also held special posts with the Ministry of Education
in Ottawa and as the superintendent of education in Cornwall.
In 1998 when the three schools boards of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville,
Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and Prescott-Russell amalgamated
to form the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario,
Martin became the superintendent of human resources for one year.
Martin recalls her time at St. Joseph in Prescott from 1978
to 1987 (she was principal from 1981), as "fabulous years,"
with a wonderful staff. Her last four years of her career were
as principal of St. Mark.
Among the major changes Martin has seen in education over
the years is the tremendous increase of societal demands and
stress. "Where we used to just teach, now we play a huge
variety of roles to children and families."
Stresses on children have also increased, she noted, "and
teachers and administrators have to respond to that. Educators
are filling gaps they didn't used to have to fill." There
is now more demand for social and emotional support for children,
Martin added. The pace of education has also changed, with everyday
different in terms of special activities and events.
"We deliver more to children through the schools,"
such as the arts, physical education, environmental programs,
family life programs, busing and transportation and health and
safety requirements, Martin said.
There are also many more demands on accountability, such as
Grade 3 testing and teacher appraisal programs. While Martin
noted this to be a positive change, it does add stress, she said.
"We've been asked to adjust to many new programs in a very
short time."
Martin is looking forward to pleasure reading and writing,
delving into a family history search, playing golf and piano
and spending more time with family and friends. She and her husband
plan to visit their son Ryan, who is an environmental engineer
in Whitehorse. Their daughter, Aryn, is working on a PhD at Cornell
University in Ithaca, N.Y. She also hopes to travel to Ireland.
As well, she's not ruling out small projects in education.
"I still get a lot of excitement" from education, "and
it's hard to let that go. You have to feel sad because you're
ending a huge chunk of your life."
Martin noted the appreciation she has received from staff,
students and families on her retirement has been overwhelming.
"It has made me feel appreciated and cared about."
Off-road vehicles are meant to stay off the
road: police
SOUTH GRENVILLE - The local Ontario Provincial Police detachment
is reminding operators of off-road vehicles (ORVs) to be aware
of their obligations.
Members of Grenville County OPP have investigated three ORV
or all-terrain vehicle collisions so far this summer; in each
case, injuries of varying degrees were sustained. Police have
become aware many people are unaware of the rules of the road
pertaining to ORVs, according to a police news release.
Off-road vehicles are not unlike snowmobiles they can
cross a road but are not to travel along the road. ORV operators
must carry proper documentation a valid driver's licence,
ownership and insurance.
Young adults under the age of 16 or adults who do not have
a driver's licence can apply for a licence similar to the type
issued to snowmobile operators.
Once the ORV operator has left his or her own property, he
or she is required by law to wear an approved helmet.
ORV operators are also required to obtain permission before
driving on someone else's property.
Local OPP officers responded to several incidents last weekend
involving damaged fences or general complaints. Operators face
trespassing charges; if damage to a fence is deliberate, the
person who caused the damage may face criminal mischief charges.
ORV drivers are reminded Criminal Code charges such
as impaired driving, dangerous driving and driving while prohibited
can be laid anywhere, not just on public roadways.
For more information about off-road vehicles and the rules
of the road, call the detachment at 925-4221.
Boundary teacher enjoyed special bond with
students
By Monica Whitney - Journal Staff Writer
PRESCOTT On the last day of a 33-year teaching career,
Nancy Farmer wondered if she was making the right decision when
her students hugged her and asked her not to leave.
"We were best friends," Farmer said of her Grade
3 students at Boundary Street Public School. "It almost
made me not want to do it."
Farmer, who feels she has "graduated" rather than
retired, finished 13 years teaching at Boundary in June. Previously,
she taught at Boundary for eight years; Farmer was also a teacher
at schools in Brockville and Stittsville.
Teaching at Boundary was like being part of a big family,
she said. In some cases, she taught two generations of the same
family. "The bond you have with them - I'd say we're a family."
At Boundary school, Farmer felt she belonged, and parents
were so supportive, she added. "They lend you their child
for the year and then they just come behind you and give you
100 per cent support; it was the teamwork we had and that's so
important."
Farmer will never forget her students, and plans to return
to supply teach. "They just put all their trust in you,"
she said. "They become so genuine and so honest, they're
like a flower opening up.
"You learn each child has something really special about
them and you work to find that. They knew that I loved them and
I felt the love back again. The kids are very special. I kind
of feel I made an impression on them and we had a special bond."
Farmer credits her mother with instilling in her a love for
children, and her own former teachers, Arlie and Harry Beckstead
from Central Public School, who gave her inspiration in her career.
Now that she's not teaching full-time, Farmer hopes to devote
more time to interior decorating and gardening at her riverfront
home east of Prescott, and travelling with her husband Rick,
who is the manager at the ports of entry in Lansdowne, Johnstown
and Cornwall.
"I think I'm just going to enjoy life. Maybe I'll take
on a whole new career, or maybe I'll just drift along day to
day," she said thoughtfully, adding she would also like
to spend time with friends. Her 24-year-old son Jamie is a mason
apprentice in Cardinal.
If there is anything she won't miss about teaching, it's yard
duty on a winter day, and indoor recess on the first day of school
because of rain. "It's the longest day of your life,"
she quipped.
CORRECTION
The names of two girls who appeared in a Canada Day face-painting
photo in last week's paper were listed in the wrong order. The
photo caption should have stated Nikita Brennan was to the left
of Amanda Kinch.
The Journal regrets the error.
Take part in Odd Job Squad Week
PRESCOTT - Odd Job Squad Week is just around the corner, and
the local Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students is encouraging
workers and employers to get involved.
The theme week runs from July 15 to July 19. Students can
register at the student employment centre in the federal building
(above the post office) on Centre Street in Prescott. Those who
register are to indicate their work experience and availability;
they will then be notified when a job becomes available. Each
job could last from a few hours to a few weeks.
"Joining the Odd Job Squad is a great way for students
to gain work experience and make some extra cash while doing
so," stated Amelia Mayer, summer employment officer at the
HRDC office in Prescott.
"It is also ideal for students who require flexible hours,
as these jobs can usually be scheduled at the convenience of
the student and the homeowner."
Employers are welcome to list odd jobs such as lawn work,
painting, moving and clerical duties. As an added bonus, each
odd job called in to the student employment centre during the
special week will count for a chance to win prizes provided by
Home Hardware, 1000 Island Seaway Cruises, Shoppers Drug Mart
and Wal-mart.
For more information, call 925-2508.
The student employment resource centres are part of the federal
government's Youth Employment Strategy. The centres also offer
advice to students on how to search for jobs, prepare a resume
and handle an interview. Services are provided free of charge.
OPP NEWS
Collector plates stolen from home
AUGUSTA - OPP Constable Pergunas responded to a residential
break-in on Bethel Road July 1 at 8:55 pm. The break-in had occurred
sometime over the preceding weekend. A large number of collector
plates as well as numerous small and unidentifiable items were
taken. The value of the missing items is estimated at $4,500.
Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment in Prescott
(925-4221) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).
Stolen tractor valued at $55,000
EDWARDSBURGH - The tractor portion of a tractor-trailer was
stolen from the 730 Truck Stop parking lot. The theft is believed
to have occurred between 10:30 pm July 1 and about 12:30 am July
2. The blue Peterbilt tractor has the name Sykma written in gold
and silver on its doors. The value of the tractor is estimated
at $55,000. OPP Constable McConnell is the investigating officer.
Car was going the wrong way
AUGUSTA - On July 5 at about 11:40 pm, OPP received a complaint
about a green car travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes
of Highway 401. The vehicle reportedly entered the median and
drove out in the wrong direction. The vehicle corrected the direction
in which it was travelling and was located near mileage marker
714. Raymond Miller, 31, of East Street in Prescott was charged
with impaired driving.
Exhaust smoke leads to drug charge
SOUTH GRENVILLE - A complaint about a red Camaro emitting
a large amount of exhaust smoke while travelling eastbound on
Highway 401 near Brockville was received by the OPP July 6 at
about 1:30 pm. The vehicle was located by Sergeant Bisson at
mileage marker 720 east of Prescott. Edward Laurie, 29, of St.
John's, Newfoundland was charged with driving while prohibited
and possession of a controlled substance. He is to appear in
court Sept. 6.
Car speeds past unmarked vehicle
EDWARDSBURGH - OPP Sergeant Bisson of the Grenville County
OPP detachment was patrolling Highway 416 in an unmarked police
vehicle July 5 at 11:05 am when a Chevrolet Malibu passed the
police car at a speed of 160 kilometres per hour, according to
an OPP news release. Jagdip Grewal, 22, of Belleville, was issued
a summons to appear in court for speeding.
High number of domestic disputes
SOUTH GRENVILLE - OPP officers with the Grenville County detachment
responded last week to a high number of domestic disputes in
which charges were laid. There were five such occurrences between
July 1 and July 7, according to a police news release. Details
of these occurrences are not released to protect minor children
and victims, it was noted. In all, local OPP officers responded
to 103 calls for service in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and Augusta
townships last week. Thirty-six calls involved traffic complaints.
Wheels come off truck on Highway 401
AUGUSTA No one was injured when two wheels from a tractor-trailer
came off on Highway 401 east of Maitland Road. The incident took
place July 1 at about 9:30 pm. The driver of the rig was trying
to pull off the roadway after he received a radio call from another
driver indicating a wheel was wobbling. Two wheels on the right
rear of the trailer came off; witnesses indicated one of the
wheels went into an area of trees. The other was located a short
distance from the tanker carrying a solvent known as styrene.
The tanker was moved to a secure location. Ministry of Transportation
Inspector Bruce Norman is investigating the incident.
Friends of Spencerville library mark successful
fundraising campaign
SPENCERVILLE - The success of a community-based fundraising
campaign was celebrated here Thursday evening.
A large crowd gathered at the Spencerville branch of the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal
Public Library to note the completion of a vestibule and access
ramp with automatic door open.
The open house hosted by the Friends of the Edwardsburgh Public
Library also gave the group an opportunity to thank the hundreds
of individuals, companies and organizations that have contributed
more than $30,000 to a library upgrade campaign during the past
year.
"This was our evening to say thank you to the community,"
Friends Chairperson Louise Burchell told The Journal.
The addition of the vestibule and access ramp will make the
library more user-friendly, Burchell noted. The new entrance
area includes a book return slot. A bicycle rack is also being
provided in the exterior area which also boasts a freshly-planted
foundation garden.
These are just the latest in a series of improvements made
possible through donations and the fundraising effort of the
Friends group. The garden tour and cookie walk are examples of
the volunteer-driven events that enable the group to fund upgrades
to the Spencerville library at a time when government funding
is limited.
"I am amazed at how readily the people in the area supported
this project," stated Friends Treasurer Roshan Aubin. "Everyone
was willing to contribute to the project, with time and money."
A new reading area for adults, raised reading desks at the
windows and additional shelving have come about as a direct result
of the group's campaign.
Improvements to the facility appear to be paying off, according
to Burchell. The library is reporting increased use by the public.
The Friends group will continue to seek financial support
for the Spencerville library. In addition to facility upgrades,
Burchell noted there are plans to offer more workshops and programs
at the library.
Find out more about CNIB services
LEEDS AND GRENVILLE - Residents of South Grenville are invited
to attend a CNIB service day to be held Monday, July 15 from
10 am to 3 pm at Wall Street United Church in Brockville.
The CNIB offers services to anyone for whom corrective lenses
do not provide sufficient vision; CNIB clients do not have to
be blind. Anyone who knows of someone who may benefit from those
services is welcome to attend the Brockville visit.
For more information, call (613) 542-4975.
Consolidated Web site launched
PRESCOTT - The new Prescott Web site was set to be launched
this morning at a community breakfast held at the Legion Hall.
The new site (www.Prescott.ca) is a consolidation of existing
Web sites.
The breakfast was hosted by the Town of Prescott in conjunction
with the Prescott and Area Economic Development Committee, Tourism
Prescott, BIA, Prescott Public Library and the Prescott and District
Chamber of Commerce.
Changing weather conditions continue to be a challenge for
local farmers
SPENCERVILLE - Area farmers can expect to harvest their crops
a little late this year, because of the weather.
With the week of heavy rainfall followed by the heat wave
which has stuck around since farmers can expect a good year from
their crops, but it will be a little later.
"The crops are about two weeks behind," explained
Doug Cleary of Clearydale Farms west of Spencerville. "The
heat we've had has been great for the crops, but the low lying
fields are still recovering from the rain before.
"You could look out at the field and see a patch of corn
only ankle high compared to the rest being where they should
be at knee high."
With the rain halted and the heat and moisture in the air,
an ideal growing condition for corn is being provided. However,
dairy farmers such as Adrian Wynands have found their milk production
down.
"The cows are out to pasture in the heat and aren't eating
as much," explained Wynands. "It's been tough keeping
the cows cool and in an ideal temperature of 55 degrees.
"We've had to have big fans in the barn on the cows and
still our milk production is down."
Neither the dairy nor the crop farmers seem to be getting
ideal weather, but they still think all will be okay.
"It's been an odd year," commented Cleary.
"The hay this year is overly mature and not of higher
quality, but the corn and beans are looking good but a bit behind,
all will be okay just maybe a couple weeks later than I'd like."
All four car tires slashed
PRESCOTT - Members of the Prescott Police Service investigated
63 general incidents and one motor vehicle accident between July
2 and July 7.
A case of wilful damage was investigated by town police July
5. All four tires on a 1999 Z24 had been slashed in the driveway
of a Wood Street East residence. The value of each tire is $240,
a police department news release stated. A suspect has been questioned;
charges are pending as the investigation continues.
A 17-year-old male was arrested and charged with breach of
an undertaking after Prescott police were called to a disturbance
on King Street July 5.
On July 3, town police investigated a minor theft from Valu-mart
on Edward Street. A man identified as Randy Grootjans, 37, was
arrested and charged with theft; he is to appear in the Ontario
Court of Justice at a later date.
Anyone with information on these or other occurrences in town
is asked to call the Prescott Police Service at 925-4252 or Crime
Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Information on safe use of medicines
PRESCOTT - A workshop on the safe use of medicines by caregivers
of seniors will take place Friday, July 19 from 1:30 to 4 pm
at the Prescott Medical Centre Auditorium on King Street West.
The workshop is being offered by the Brockville, Leeds and
Grenville branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON). The
facilitator will be Vicki Johnston, a registered nurse.
Older adults take more medication than any other segment of
the population. Many seniors take several prescription and non-prescription
medications at the same time; this increases the risk of adverse
reactions from inappropriate treatment or the misuse of medicines.
Admission is free. To register, call Vicki at the VON office
in Brockville (342-3693).
Similar workshops will also be held in July and August in
Athens, Brockville and Portland, and are being funded in part
by the United Way of Leeds and Grenville.
Car show set for Prescott this Sunday
PRESCOTT - Fort Wellington will host the 15th annual car show
sponsored by the St. Lawrence Valley Car Club.
The event takes place this Sunday, July 14 from 10 am until
3 pm and is expecting more than 200 cars.
Visitors and spectators can come to see the rare and unusual
cars and enjoy the fort and its many historical displays.
Enthusiasts will be showing their vehicles and compete for
trophies, including best of show and peoples choice.
Three levels of trophies will be awarded in each vehicle class
with all registered cars getting a dash plaque and a chance to
win door prizes.
Last year in excess of 175 vehicles were registered and on
display for the over 2,000 visitors.
Admission to the car show is free.
For more information contact Mike Baril at 925-3751.
Renowned choral group has local connection
MAITLAND - A Grenville Christian College graduate will be
coming home as a member of the world-famous King's College Choral
Scholars from Cambridge University.
Prescott-area native Jesse Billett is one of 14 choral scholars
from the prestigious English university who will perform Sunday,
July 21 at the GCC chapel.
The concert begins at 7:30 pm; the singers will also take
part in the eucharist earlier that day in the chapel.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for both GCC and the
people of the area," stated Alan MacMillan, head of the
college's music department.
"The choir offers some of the best choral singing in
the world."
Billett, who was GCC's valedictorian in 1997, is a Harvard
University graduate who began his graduate studies at Cambridge
last fall.
"We are extremely proud of Jesse's accomplishments and
look forward to his return to the area for such a high-profile
event," MacMillan added.
This will be the first Canadian visit by the singing group
known as "Collegium Regale."
The week-long tour begins July 15 and includes performances
in Montreal, Toronto, Hamilton and Kingston.
Concert tickets will be available at the door and can be reserved
by calling Grenville Christian College at 345-5521.
Large crowds expected for battle re-enactment
MORRISBURG - Americans will be invading Canada again this
weekend in the second annual re-enactment of the War of 1812.
On Friday and Saturday, the Friends of the Crysler's Farm
Battlefield will be assembling hundreds people in American, British
and Canadian 1812 soldier uniforms to re-enact the War of 1812
complete with gunfire, military music and period encampments.
The weekends events expect more than 400 visitors, where they
will be able to meet and mingle face-to-face with the soldiers
as well as witness some live military action.
The weekend starts with a kick-off party Thursday from 4 to
8 pm at the Galop Canal Iroquois Landing Marina.
The kick-off features soldiers in historic costume, gunboats,
canon demonstrations, a barbecue and a beer tent.
The highlight of the weekend will be the three scheduled battles,
featuring period naval vessels, infantry and cavalry.
The first battle which takes place at the Battle of Crysler's
Farm visitor centre outside of Upper Canada Village Saturday
at 3 pm, is a fantasy scenario to show what would have happened
if Napoleon had landed his own cavalry and infantry to assist
the Americans.
The second battle which takes place Saturday at dusk, it is
a re-enactment of the Battle of Lundy's Lane.
The third battle starts Sunday at 1:30 pm and is a re-enactment
of the Battle of Crysler's Farm.
The period encampment will be open to the public from 9 am
until 9 pm on Saturday and 9 am until 4 pm on Sunday.
Top Augusta Township jobs remain vacant
MAYNARD - Augusta council has yet to fill two vacant administrative
jobs in the township.
Councillor Jane Fullarton indicated Monday night council had
not made a decision on candidates vying for the chief administrative
officer post.
That position has been vacant since the resignation of Nigel
White in June.
Interviews for the roads superintendent position will be scheduled
soon, she said. Keith Couture handed in his resignation for that
job about three weeks ago.
Township council accepted his resignation Monday without comment.
Deputy Clerk Linda Robinson and Chief Building Official Doug
Beesley have taken on extra duties in the municipal office in
the absence of a CAO.
Museum provides route
to the past
PRESCOTT - The Forwarders' Museum is now open daily until
Labour Day.
The museum, which also serves as Prescott's tourist information
centre, is located at the corner of Centre and Water streets.
Forwarders' is open Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5 pm, Saturday
from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday from noon until 4 pm.
Admission is free; donations would be appreciated.
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