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Cuts being made to town hall planEstimates place renovation costs at $1.1 million; cap for project is $800,000By Tim Ruhnke Journal Editor PRESCOTT - A scaled-back proposal to renovate the Dibble Street municipal building may get the green light next week, according to Prescott Mayor Robert Lawn. Town officials discussed the status of the project at a special meeting held Oct. 22. Five of seven council members attended the closed-door session. Also in attendance were Brad Snelling, hired by the town to serve as construction manager, and representatives of Eastern Engineering, the company hired to produce drawings of renovation options for the building. Lawn told The Journal last Wednesday Snelling had indicated the total cost of renovations would be $1.1 million. This total was based on quotes from companies bidding on various aspects of the construction project. Earlier this year, council established a cap of $800,000 for the renovation project. Proceeds from the sale of the former PUC are to be used to pay for renovations; the sale amounted to about $963,000. The mayor said council members and the consultants discussed ways to reduce the cost of renovating the 72-year-old former high school that became town hall in the early 1960s. In order to keep the project under $800,000, there will not be extensive remodelling of the second floor on which municipal offices would be located. The floor of the former gymnasium will not be filled to ground floor level, according to Lawn. The gym has been allocated for future expansion of the public library. "We'll live pretty much with the footprint that is there," Lawn said of revised plans to renovate the building. "That is the disappointing part." It was estimated basic improvements to the building, including plumbing, heating, roof and exterior work as well as the installation of an elevator, could be done for about half a million dollars. The remaining $300,000 would be used primarily for improvements to the second floor. Officials will tour the building and come up with new drawings and suggestions for the much less elaborate renovation plan. Lawn expects the matter will be discussed at the Nov. 4 council meeting, at which time a formal motion to proceed with construction may be put forward. Construction would begin later this fall and continue through the winter, according to Lawn. The project could take between four and six months to complete. As for additional improvements to the building and renovations to the library (which continues to operate at the Dibble Street location), Lawn noted that would be up to future councils to consider. Although Lawn said he is pleased the building will be preserved, he would have preferred to see renovations proceed last year when costs would have been lower. "I still regret we didn't go ahead at the time," the mayor said. "But I am a realist." The mayor insists the temporary site of municipal offices - the former bank building at the corner of Edward Street and Churchill Road - is not a long-term solution to the municipality's needs. The offices were relocated from the Dibble Street building nearly a year and a half ago. "We cannot do proper business in our present facility," Lawn said. As for requests from the local Air Cadet squadron and Prescott Youth Centre to return to their former homes in the Dibble Street facility, council has yet to make a final decision. Renovatiion plans council has been considering do not include provisions for either of those organizations. THIS WEEKPhony 9-1-1 calls could result in charges, according to policeCARDINAL - Police are advising the public criminal charges could be laid against anyone who places a false 9-1-1 call. Four such calls last weekend resulted in Grenville County OPP officers going to the community centre in Cardinal, according to a police news release. Two police units respond to 9-1-1 occurrences; this takes both units away from more important and possibly life-threatening situations. Officers will, if necessary, lay charges against those responsible for placing bogus 9-1-1 calls. Child fair taking place today at parish centrePRESCOTT - Helping young children begin the learning process is the focus of a special event being held today in Prescott. A child fair runs from 10 am to 6 pm at St. Mark's Parish Centre, corner of Edward and James streets. The event is designed for parents of children up to the age of six; parents of older children are also welcome to attend. Admission is free. Workshops will offer strategies on how to encourage an early interest in words and their meanings. Exhibits will include hearing, vision and speech/language testing. The fair is being presented by Upper Canada Learning Centre, a non-profit organization, and is sponsored by the Ministry of Community, Family and Children's Services and Human Resources Development Canada. Volunteer tutors needed at T.R. Leger SchoolSOUTH GRENVILLE - Volunteers are being sought to tutor students attending T.R. Leger School of Continuing Education. T.R. Leger, which has a campus at South Grenville District High School in Prescott, offers secondary school credit courses to adults of all ages. Volunteers who can provide three hours of their time each week are needed for one-on-one tutoring sessions. The subjects include reading, spelling, grammar and basic arithmetic. Tutoring could take place at the school or at a location and time agreeable to both tutor and student. Prospective volunteers are required to pass a police check and have a TB test. In addition to taking part in an interview, volunteers are also required to attend six hours of instruction prior to beginning the one-on-one sessions. For more information, call Marjorie at (613) 258-8336, ext. 498, or 658-2207. T.R. Leger is operated by the Upper Canada District School Board. Grocery store checks in FridayPRESCOTT - The newest and biggest addition to the town's retail sector has arrived. O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer is scheduled to open this Friday at 9 am. The new store replaces Valu-mart, which closed its doors Monday at 5 pm. A ribbon-cutting Friday morning will mark the beginning of opening day and weekend festivities at the new store on Prescott Centre Drive east of the Ontario Provincial Police station and beside the new Canadian Tire outlet. Your Independent Grocer will have face painters, balloon artists, mascots and music at the store. The new 44,000-square-foot store, owned and operated by Chris and Caroline O'Reilly, includes a pharmacy and one-hour photo lab, as well as cook and table, housewares and bed and bath departments. Other items available at the new store are clothing for children, natural foods and supplements, and cards and wrap. Your Independent Grocer will also offer expanded in-store, full-service bakery, meat and seafood areas. Fresh meals will be prepared daily and available to go or be eaten at the Go Café. In addition to Valu-mart workers who are transferring to Your Independent Grocer, the new store is hiring about 80 additional workers. The former store on Edward Street had been operating as Valu-mart for about three years. The new state-of-the-art store is about three times the size. New Canadian Tire opensPRESCOTT - A new and improved and long-awaited Canadian Tire is now open for business. Traffic, sales and positive comments during the first week at the larger Canadian Tire store on Prescott Centre Drive have been overwhelming, says owner Dominique Pressault. The new store opened for business last Thursday in what was termed a "soft opening," in which basic training for staff was finalized, and computer and phone systems were tested to ensure perfect operation. The grand opening celebration was held early this morning (Wednesday). See next week's Prescott Journal for coverage. Pressault said the most welcomed comment from a customer during the soft opening was an observation on the high number of retail staff available and easily identifiable with bright red shirts. Other favourable comments included customers noticing brighter lighting, wider aisles and better product display and assortment. The owner and 50 staff members have been "running like crazy" during the first week, he said. "We're glad it's done; it's been a long journey and finally it's open." Another liquidation sale of merchandise and equipment will be held sometime next week at the former Canadian Tire on Edward Street. Pressault said he retains use of that location for 60 days. He was not aware of any definite future plans for the site by the owner. No need to kill fishers, ministry official saysBy Monica Whitney Journal Staff Writer MAYNARD - A small wild animal that some Augusta residents claim is vicious, fast and aggressive does not have to be a threat to people or pets, a Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) official has stated. In fact, the fisher - a member of the weasel family - can be managed through proper knowledge, understanding and small changes in lifestyle habits, said John McKenzie, a senior wildlife technician. Augusta council is looking at drafting a resolution requesting MNR relax the fisher quota in the township in response to resident complaints the high population of the animal is a nuisance and threat to pets and livestock. Much of the problem with the fisher is misinformation, McKenzie said, and residents need to have a good understanding of the realities of the animal to deal with it appropriately. "We are afraid of the unknown, therefore we want to eliminate," he said. There has been a slow migration of the fisher in a south easterly direction for more than three decades. In the mid to late 1970s, the animal became an issue in Lanark County. In the 1980s, it moved into Leeds, and now high populations have been recorded in Grenville and into the Morrisburg and Cornwall areas, McKenzie said. The population increase is primarily due to a changing landscape, habitat and food sources. Expanding forest areas, such as Limerick Forest in this area, attract the fisher. In the 1950s, agriculture was more intense and more vegetation was cut off. "The back field has become bush," McKenzie said, and there is now more forest cover. "The back 40 is really wild now, and we have a lot of animals. They follow the landscape change, so now they're in our backyard." The fisher is also motivated by food consumption, and more people moving to rural areas means an abundance of available food. One of residents' biggest criticisms is fishers prey on cats, but McKenzie said keeping a pet indoors at night may help the situation, since fishers are typically nocturnal hunters. Open garbage containers and compost piles will attract mice and voles, which in turn will attract fishers, he said. Fishers will also take advantage of bird feeders or if pet food is left outside. "Wild animals don't understand ownership; they understand they have to eat. Animals function on instinct; you can't expect wild animals to change their behaviour. Your can't expect to have this area free... of anything undesirable." Fishers will not pursue or kill a human, McKenzie noted. In his 28-year career, McKenzie said he has only seen two live fishers in the wild. "If they see a human, they get out of the way. In terms of wildlife, we stink. They don't make themselves a target very often." Fishers are a top-end predator, meaning it has no natural enemies. Younger fishers are preyed on by older males, who typically fight for territorial or breeding rights. An individual has a right to destroy a fisher if it is a threat or a nuisance, McKenzie stated. However, MNR does not encourage killing, "just because he's there. You can leave it alone. Killing an animal should be the last option. We share this planet with everything else; we don't have a right to exterminate" because of a nuisance. MNR has been slowly increasing the quota on fishers over the past several years. Only a licenced trapper may use a killing trap, McKenzie said, noting one fisher per trapper per 400 acres can be trapped. Besides the fisher, other predators of small domestic pets are the coyote, fox, mink, other cats and dogs, the great horned owl and hawk. Fisher facts * An adult male fisher is about one metre in length (40 inches), including the tail, has a long slender body and short legs. The fur is dark brown to black in colour with grizzled (grayish) fur around the neck and shoulders. It has a broad head that tapers strongly to a small button-like nose, with short, rounded ears and small, dark eyes. An adult male weighs about 20 pounds, and the adult female about 12 pounds. They have sharp claws and teeth. * The fisher prefers mature coniferous forests, but may be found in younger deciduous forests or mixed forest areas. It generally makes its den in hollow trees, logs, rock crevices and under boulders. * It is a solitary animal that travels long distances in search of food. Its hunting circuits can measure about 100 kilometres and home ranges may be as large as about 310 square kilometres. Young fishers travel with their mothers for the first year of life. * There is no documented evidence or reports of attacks on humans. * The fisher mainly feeds on mammals, such as squirrels, voles, mice, snowshoe hares, shrews, mink and muskrat. Porcupine also makes up a small portion of the fisher's diet; fishers are able to flip over porcupines to get at the tender, unprotected underside. They also feed on dead animals, and birds, insects, frogs and fruit make up the remainder of the diet. Japanese teacher makes the grade during visitTime spent in Spencerville area a learning experience for students and staffBy David Dickenson Journal Staff Writer SPENCERVILLE - Centennial '67 and North Edwardsburgh public schools got to experience a new culture as a guest teacher from Japan shared some of his culture. Junji Misashi, a teacher from Uenoyama Junior High School in Okinawa, Japan, was one of 12 Japanese teachers who spent the better part of a month learning about the education system in Ontario and sharing a little of his native culture with the children of the twin schools. Misashi spent time in all of the classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8 observing the students' daily routines and activities as well as teaching some basic Japanese greetings, how to write their names in Japanese and folding origami. Misashi was at the public schools from Sept. 30 until Oct. 25 and did about 50 presentations on his culture. "He showed us his school and how to write our name in Japanese," said Grade 8 student Erica Render. "It was pretty cool." Classmate Mitchell Levere added, "We also got to learn Chinese characters, kanakuta and see some stamps, coins and toys from his country." While some of the students were intrigued by the language and knowledge Misashi had to impart, others were more interested in what it was like at his school in Japan. "We got a chance to see video of his school and how different it is there," says Grade 8 student Audrey Knights. "They were all wearing uniforms and each grade wore a different colour." "They were a big school of about 600 and the school was really pretty; the front had all kinds of shrubs and plants." Misashi teaches science, math and physical education at the junior high school in Okinawa and was interested in the many differences in the teaching structures in Ontario. "In Japan, class sizes are very big with at least 40 students in a class," says Misashi. "In Canada, maybe 20, 22, 23 students in a class and the classes are much longer at 80 minutes where in Japan it is 50." Vice-Principal Susan Thain added, "Junji was really interested in the text books; in Japan they use them a lot and he said they didn't nearly have as many pictures, so he spent the better part of a week pouring over them." "We have a lot of interaction in our schools and free movement around the rooms where Junji explained it was mostly just lines of desks and straight learning with little interaction." "The students really got something special this year in getting the chance to talk to Junji. There were lots of one-on-one conversations after his presentations and the kids got to learn another culture." Misashi has stayed in touch with his fellow teachers and group members throughout the visit via e-mail and is looking forward to getting together with the other group members who were at different schools in Eastern Ontario to exchange ideas and concepts on what they observed. "Canada and Japan are very different systems for education," said Misashi. "I want to change it, but the government controls it." Upon his return Misashi indicated he will submit a report to the government about the differences between education systems in Japan and Canada. OPP NEWSSound system stolen at arena in CardinalCARDINAL - A small sound system was stolen from the Cardinal and District Community Centre sometime between Oct. 23 and 25, according to the OPP. A small door to the area in which the equipment was being stored was forced open; the system included a CD player and a cassette player. The estimated value of the items is $1,000. Constable Jeff McDade is the investigating officer. Several items taken from shed at GCCMAITLAND - A generator was among the items stolen during a break and enter on or about Oct. 9 at Grenville Christian College. Someone pried the locks off a storage shed and removed several items, including a Honda generator, lawnmower, Reese utility trailer and two light poles. Anyone with information is asked to contact the investigating officer, Constable Jeff McDade, at the Grenville County OPP detachment in Prescott (925-4221). Car stereo removed from vehicle in DomvilleDOMVILLE - A car stereo was removed early on Oct. 27 from a vehicle parked on Baker Drive. The JVC stereo with removable faceplate is valued at $200. The complainant was awakened by dogs after midnight but did not see anything. Constable Jeff McDade is the investigating officer. In addition to contacting the OPP detachment in Prescott, anyone with information on the theft can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Child health survey requires additional respondentsSOUTH GRENVILLE - Health officials are hoping pregnant women and parents with young children will answer the call. The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, in conjunction with three other units in Eastern Ontario, is conducting the random phone survey to identify services needed by pregnant women and families with children up to the age of six. Three hundred respondents had been interviewed as of the middle of last week. An additional 900 respondents would be needed to achieve a sufficient sampling. Surveys take approximately 15 minutes to complete. The information is needed to plan high-quality, effective programs and services, according to Shani Gates, planning and evaluation consultant with the health unit. "We hope when people are called, they will help us by agreeing to be interviewed and, as a result, help themselves by making the difference in creating better health services for parents," Gates stated in a news release. SPENCERVILLE - Centennial '67 and North Edwardsburgh public schools got to experience a new culture as a guest teacher from Japan shared some of his culture. Junji Misashi, a teacher from Uenoyama Junior High School in Okinawa, Japan, was one of 12 Japanese teachers who spent the better part of a month learning about the education system in Ontario and sharing a little of his native culture with the children of the twin schools. Misashi spent time in all of the classes from Kindergarten to Grade 8 observing the students' daily routines and activities as well as teaching some basic Japanese greetings, how to write their names in Japanese and folding origami. Misashi was at the public schools from Sept. 30 until Oct. 25 and did about 50 presentations on his culture. "He showed us his school and how to write our name in Japanese," said Grade 8 student Erica Render. "It was pretty cool." Classmate Mitchell Levere added, "We also got to learn Chinese characters, kanakuta and see some stamps, coins and toys from his country." While some of the students were intrigued by the language and knowledge Misashi had to impart, others were more interested in what it was like at his school in Japan. "We got a chance to see video of his school and how different it is there," says Grade 8 student Audrey Knights. "They were all wearing uniforms and each grade wore a different colour." "They were a big school of about 600 and the school was really pretty; the front had all kinds of shrubs and plants." Misashi teaches science, math and physical education at the junior high school in Okinawa and was interested in the many differences in the teaching structures in Ontario. "In Japan, class sizes are very big with at least 40 students in a class," says Misashi. "In Canada, maybe 20, 22, 23 students in a class and the classes are much longer at 80 minutes where in Japan it is 50." Vice-Principal Susan Thain added, "Junji was really interested in the text books; in Japan they use them a lot and he said they didn't nearly have as many pictures, so he spent the better part of a week pouring over them." "We have a lot of interaction in our schools and free movement around the rooms where Junji explained it was mostly just lines of desks and straight learning with little interaction." "The students really got something special this year in getting the chance to talk to Junji. There were lots of one-on-one conversations after his presentations and the kids got to learn another culture." Misashi has stayed in touch with his fellow teachers and group members throughout the visit via e-mail and is looking forward to getting together with the other group members who were at different schools in Eastern Ontario to exchange ideas and concepts on what they observed. "Canada and Japan are very different systems for education," said Misashi. "I want to change it, but the government controls it." Upon his return Misashi indicated he will submit a report to the government about the differences between education systems in Japan and Canada. Doug Warren to perform at folk night at St. Paul's United ChurchPRESCOTT - The next "Raise the Roof" folk night at St. Paul's United Church will take place this Sunday, Nov. 3 at 7 pm. Doug Warren and the St. Paul's Men's Choir will be featured. A free-will offering will be accepted. Proceeds go to capital projects at the church, which is located at the corner of George and Dibble streets. Commencement to be held SaturdayPRESCOTT - South Grenville District High School will conduct its commencement exercise for the 2001-2002 academic year this Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 pm in the gymnasium. Library supporters emphasize value of facilityBy Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor PRESCOTT - Library supporters are hoping for bigger and better things at Prescott's most popular community resource. Public Library Week wrapped up Saturday with an open house at the Dibble Street facility. The Prescott library boasts a membership of more than 3,000. Karen Paterson, chairperson of the library board, noted the library was the first place she went to when she moved to town three years ago. "It (the library) always seems to be the centre of the community," she said. "It is such a basic resource; everyone can access it." Most of the library's operating funds come from the municipality. The town's grant amounts to about $55,000 this year. The Friends of the Prescott Public Library group is trying to raise money for the library through a number of fundraising initiatives. Prescott Mayor Robert Lawn acknowledged council must address the needs of many municipal departments at a time when funding is limited. However, the mayor believes council must place a value on services which, unlike street paving or a new building, may be difficult to measure. "It is not quite so easy to see the intangible value" of the library, the mayor said. Lawn, who has agreed to head a library fundraising committee following the completion of his term as mayor, noted the library plays an even more important role in communities such as Prescott where child care services are limited. Saturday's open house included a ribbon-cutting to mark the official opening of an expanded computer area. There are now six public access work stations with dedicated Internet service. Financial support for the new computers was received from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The long-term future of the library at its Dibble Street location is uncertain. Although renovations to the municipal building are expected to make things better for library staff and patrons, extensive renovations to the interior of the library and expansion are not in the works at this time. A recent meeting involving library and town officials included discussions on the future of the facility, something the mayor insists is critical and in the best interests of the community. "Long-term planning is not a strong suit of the council I head," Lawn added. Paterson said she is not a "particularly political person," but she believes municipal funding should reflect the fact the library is such a well-used facility, especially among youngsters. The value of literacy cannot be understated, according to Paterson. Winners of draws and a colouring contest were announced at the open house. Andrea Knapp of Prescott won first prize in the library's fundraising raffle; she received a watercolour painting by local artist Karen Atcheson. Second prize - an afghan - went to Robert Miller, and Ada Burton won a $50 book certificate as third prize. Jim Perkins won the door prize Saturday. Halloween colouring contests winners were Jane Tobin from St. Mark Catholic School in Kindergarten and Grade 1, and Broydon Stufko in grades 2 and 3. Halloween is time for treatsSOUTH GRENVILLE - Don't let Halloween be a disguise for crime, the Kingston 1000 Islands unit of Crime Stoppers advises. As kids prepare to make their way from home to home Thursday evening, parents are being reminded to keep safety in mind. Young trick-or-treaters should be accompanied by adults. Youngsters should wear reflective costumes and carry flashlights. Masks are frowned upon because they have a tendency to block vision. Face make-up is much safer and usually more fun. Road safety rules should be emphasized, and children should be reminded not to eat the candy and other goodies they collect until after they get home. Crime Stoppers works with law enforcement agencies by receiving anonymous tips that lead to arrests and charges. Callers to the toll-free telephone number (1-800-222-8477) may be eligible to receive cash rewards. Light Up the Night will brighten road to ChristmasAnnual Santa Claus parade and show set for Nov. 22By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor PRESCOTT - The annual Light Up the Night celebrations are just around the corner. The nighttime Santa Claus parade and stage show will take place Friday, Nov. 22. Light Up the Night is presented by the Prescott Fire Department in conjunction with Fort Town Boosters. Dozens of floats and other parade entries will illuminate the streets of the Fort Town following the early-evening show that will be presented downtown in the clock tower parking lot. Stage show organizer Greg Adams referred to Light Up the Night as "Eastern Ontario's most popular nighttime parade." Ottawa Valley country artists Ron McMunn, Howard Hayes and Neville Wells will take the stage for the 6 pm show, as will Brockville-area singer/composer Julie Vanston and the Cardinal-based Studio C Dancers. Adams noted McMunn appeared at Light Up the Night three years ago, but a downpour forced the show to an indoor venue at the high school. The big parade is scheduled to leave South Grenville District High School at about 7 pm and head south on Edward Street and then west on King Street to St. Lawrence Street. Ken Burton and Barry Moorhouse are co-chairing the parade. Float registration is under way; to register, call the fire hall at 925-4777. As always, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97 Hall on Henry Street will host a dinner prior to the stage show. The hall will also be the place to be after the parade; in addition to free hot dogs and drinks, there will be a performance by singer Rachelle Richard, the top performer on the Giant Tiger stage at SuperEx in Ottawa. Entertainer and host of CBC Television's On the Road Again, Wayne Rostad, was to have been the featured performer at the stage show. However, Adams reported Rostad has other commitments that would have made it difficult for him to get to Prescott in time for the event. Prescott's Light Up the Night concept appears to be quite popular. Brockville will also be hosting a nighttime Santa Claus parade this year; in fact, it will take place the day after Light Up the Night in Prescott. "It could work well for both communities," said Adams, who hopes having two parades on consecutive nights will lead to more parade entries. Prescott's fire department has been presenting Santa Claus parades for several decades. "We've had a really good run at this," Adams remarked. Donations can be sent to Light Up the Night c/o Prescott Fire Department, Box 2581, Prescott ON K0E 1T0. For more information, send an e-mail to lightupthenight@hotmail.com or call Adams at 925-2910. Concert season begins Nov. 7PRESCOTT - The Fort Town Concert Association is about to launch another series of fine arts performances. The association, in conjunction with Jeunesses Musicales of Canada, presents the first in the Desjardins 2002-2003 concert season Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8 pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, corner of Centre and Dibble streets. Contralto Marie-Nicole Lemieux will be accompanied by actor Mathieu Gosselin and pianist Michael McMahon in "Voices at Play," a dream-like exploration of vocal sounds as the artists murmur, articulate and sing an intriguing dialogue. The program includes works by Brahms, Rachmaninov and Schubert. Also of note is the Nov. 7 appearance will be recorded as part of a documentary on Lemieux - who some have described as the next Maureen Forrester - that is to be broadcast on CBC Television. The concert is being sponsored by Mayfield Retirement Residence and Wiser Hall Historic Senior Residence. For more information or tickets, call 925-3200 or 925-5050. As part of the Fort Town association's education program, the performers will visit Centennial '67 Public School in Spencerville the afternoon of the concert. There will be three other concerts in the 2002-2003 series; season tickets are available. Annual fall smorgasbord to be served Nov. 5PRESCOTT - St. Paul's United Church will serve its annual fall smorgasbord Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 4, 5 and 6 pm at the church located at the corner of George and Dibble streets. To reserve tickets or for more information, call 925-1865. Tickets can be picked up at the church on Wednesday, Oct. 30, Thursday, Oct. 31, Monday, Nov. 4 and Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 9:30 am to noon. College to launch music and art festival initiativeBROCKVILLE - A music and art festival initiative being undertaken by St. Lawrence College will be launched this Friday, Nov. 1 at the Brockville Arts Centre. A two-piano multimedia concert followed by presentations on the future of the initiative will begin at noon and run about two hours. The program, which is receiving funding from Human Resources Development Canada, will compile research on existing festivals in the region and align with cultural, educational and business organizations to develop a vision for arts and culture in the region. The goal of the initiative is to create a world-class music and visual arts festival, a college news release stated. A pilot festival set for early spring is in the works. Deer hunters reminded to follow the rulesKEMPTVILLE - As the gun season for deer approaches, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) reminds hunters to adhere to rules and regulations designed to ensure public safety and sustain the resource. The season in Kemptville district (including South Grenville) opens this Monday, Nov. 4 and ends Nov. 9. The season runs until Nov. 16 in wildlife management units 63A and B. Hunters require a valid Ontario outdoors card and deer licence. All deer hunters must wear solid hunter orange clothing, including a cap. Once a deer is killed, the hunter must immediately attach the game seal to the carcass as described on the seal, and it must remain attached during transportation. The month, date and time of the kill are to be notched on the game seal. The possession of another person's game seal while hunting is strictly prohibited. It is illegal to transfer a game seal to another person in order to seal a deer, according to MNR. Firearms are not be discharged from or across any public road or right of way. Loaded firearms are not permitted within eight metres of the edge of the travelled portion of a road or right of way. Semi-automatic or repeating shotguns must be plugged so they will not hold more than a total of three shells in the chamber and magazine combined. Deer poaching is a serious problem, according to MNR. Hunters can report natural resource violations to their local MNR office (1-613-258-8404) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477). The 2002 Hunting Regulations Summary is available from licence issuers and MNR district offices and online at www.mnr.gov.on.ca. United Way arts and crafts show set for SaturdayBROCKVILLE - The tenth annual United Way of Leeds and Grenville arts and crafts show and sale will be presented this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Brockville Memorial Centre. Artisans from all over Eastern Ontario will be on hand selling
a variety of items; everything from home-made soaps and lotions
to African art work will be on display. One hundred per cent
of admission fees collected will go directly to the United Way
campaign which includes the South Grenville area. Ray Avery named MERC Volunteer of the YearMAITLAND NEWS by Jane FullartonThe annual general meeting of the Maitland Education and Recreation Corporation was held Oct. 21 at MERC Hall, where a new board of directors was elected. Assuming the president's position is Ray Avery, with Brad Somers as vice president, Don Farnsworth as treasurer, Marilyn Cybulski as secretary and newsletter editor, Tina Atcheson as bingo co-ordinator and Carol McKewen as booking clerk. Rounding out the board are directors, Moira Taylor, Danielle MacCaffrey, Wayne Broughman, Cynthia Turton, Susan Somers, Liz Young, Jeff Noyse, Bonnie Gommert, Toni Price, Kim Dunlop and Tracey Lowe. After five years on the executive of MERC board, with two as vice president and two as president, Moira Taylor was relieved to leave the helm in such capable hands, leaving her free to devote her time and energy to her catering business, Food for Thought. Taylor began her involvement in the Maitland community at Maitland school where she was an active volunteer co-ordinating the hot lunch program for 12 years. Taylor was also the first chairperson of the parent council at Maitland school. Because of her involvement with both the school and MERC, Maitland residents have long looked to Taylor as a source of community information. If Taylor does not know the specifics about a community event, she knows who does. She has been a tireless worker on the board whose strength has always been her approachability. Residents have always felt comfortable calling her for help, advice or information. Taylor plans to continue her work on the board as a director, particularly in the area of funding applications to the Trillium Foundation. Ray Avery's first job as president of the MERC board was presiding at the volunteer appreciation dinner Saturday, Oct. 26, and no one was more surprised than he when he was awarded the Volunteer of the Year Award. Avery is a very deserving recipient of the award. He has been a very active volunteer in Maitland for years. He has served as president and vice president of MERC in the past, as well as being an active organizer of many community activities. Avery spearheaded the building of a community outdoor rink at the Cedar Street Park and continues to organize work crews to put up and take down the boards, flood the rink and make schedules for flooding and clearing the rink daily. He helps with soccer, with the MERC rink and with maintenance problems at MERC Hall. Most recently, he designed a guard to go over the outdoor lights, which were being vandalized frequently. Avery is the type of volunteer who does his work quietly, never seeking recognition. One of his greatest strengths is his ability to get people involved and to get teams to get the job done. People enjoy working with him and he always leads by example, never expecting anyone to do something he isn't or hasn't done. He knows how to delegate and break a job down into workable units, so that many people are involved and large projects are possible. Avery received a plaque and a gift in recognition of his work. MERC is fortunate to have such a dedicated volunteer and in a year that will present many challenges for the board, Avery is sure to provide excellent leadership. Dinner is servedPRESCOTT - A roast beef dinner will take place this Saturday, Nov. 2 at Friendship Hall, 454 Henry St. W. Dinner will be served at 4:30 pm and 6 pm; take-out orders are available. For tickets, call 925-4784, 925-4957 or 925-4268. There is no guarantee tickets will be available at the door. The dinner is being hosted by Amity Lodge #80 of the Odd Fellows and Wellington Lodge #108 of the Rebekahs. Municipal office declared surplusBy David Dickenson Journal Staff Writer SPENCERVILLE - The former municipal office building in Cardinal was declared surplus at the Oct. 7 council meeting. The decision was made after council dismissed the public and reporters to go in-camera, but then reconvened to pass the bylaw which would deem the former municipal office in Cardinal and a property on Beverly Street in Spencerville as surplus lots. "It's common practice," says Mayor Dave Dobbie. "Before we made any decisions on the lot we had to go in-camera as we hadn't had a chance to discuss it yet. "The lots weren't being used very much at all and definitely not to their potentials. "I expect some reaction, but hope that the public have enough faith in us that we would make sure that the new owners will be someone that will benefit the community." The two lots now go to tender where they will be put up for sale with the new owners required to meet a list of requirements before taking ownership. "It's set up nicely that a service group or organization could move in," says Ward One Councillor Peggy Taylor. "I am in favour of it being surplus as no one really uses it and it can still be used for municipal uses until it is sold." The building is only six years old and still capable of being useful to the community, indicated former Cardinal reeve Larry Dishaw. "The office was built in 1996 to provide additional space for the staff and make sure they could accommodate the needs of the community for the next 20 years, and it served us well," says Dishaw, who was reeve during the building of the offices. "It cost us about $330,000 from our reserves to put the building in, as it was done as an infrastructure project with the provincial government and federal government each chipping in a third." Dishaw indicated the building was more than just a municipal office. "We had public meetings available there; three meetings could take place at the same time, and Meals on Wheels and the Cardinal Museum also took up space in the basement; it was very much a multipurpose building." Dishaw's very interested in what will be happening to the offices, as he has his own ideas for the building. "I guess I've always envisioned that building being the library after it became vacant," says Dishaw. "It has the space, the parking, the computer hook-ups and could be put to use by the municipality." The building is zoned institutional and before it can be sold must be re-zoned. The declaration of the building being surplus would also affect what is left of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal municipal offices in Cardinal. The offices had opened Wednesdays from 9 am until 4 pm for the purposes of allowing residents to make tax payments, purchase township garbage bags and get answers for general municipal queries without having to go to Spencerville. Business opportunities exist in Grenville CountyBy Monica Whitney Journal Staff Writer PRESCOTT - Eastern Ontario will not take a back seat to anybody when it comes to business opportunities and economic development, says a managing partner of Ottawa-based Doyletech Corporation. This area also appears positioned to capture more business from the Ottawa Technology Cluster (OTC), Glenn McDougall told a gathering of about 40 business owners last Thursday morning at the Prescott Golf Club. The seminar recognized Small Business Week and was organized by Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation in Prescott. McDougall had a simple message for the business owners at the breakfast meeting: "Be proactive, get out there, make things happen and look for opportunities, because we really feel there are a lot of them out there for you. Now is an extraordinary time to look at opportunities." The benefits are not only for firms that deal with supplying products and services to the OTC, but also companies that supply retail, printing, publishing, professional services, construction, lodging, education and health care services all benefit indirectly as well, McDougall said. "If it's good for your company to do business, it's good for your community to do business." Doyletech Corporation specializes in new venture formation, small business planning and management, economic development, business strategy, analysis services and market research. Its purpose is to assist both private and public Canadian enterprises in the building of a stronger high technology industry in Canada. Interaction and knowledge are critical to enhancing business opportunities, McDougall said. "If you can communicate, you have opportunities. It's knowledge of what's going on and how it's going on," he said, noting his company has spoken with 230 communities in Eastern Ontario and virtually every hi-tech company in Ottawa. "There's a heck of a story in Eastern Ontario and it's not being told. "I believe Eastern Ontario is as if not more entrepreneurial in many ways than the Ottawa Technology Cluster. But it's just trying to figure out exactly what's going on. There are a number of very interesting companies that have very specific needs, but you don't know about it. That knowledge, communication and interaction is incredibly important." The more action and interaction business owners have, "the better opportunities and the increased amount of business you're going to do," McDougall said. "There are some amazing companies, but many other firms don't know about them." Leeds and Grenville is currently doing $26 million worth of business with Ottawa firms, he stated. These same firms are projecting that in 2005, they will do more than $29.5 million worth of business in Ottawa, which represents a 10 per cent increase in sales to Ottawa in the next three years. The high-tech community in Ottawa has seen 250 companies disappear in the previous three weeks, McDougall said. During that same time period, 391 new companies were formed. Ottawa currently has 1,491 high-tech companies that employ 67,000 people. There are 14,530 jobs in 230 Eastern Ontario firms that are directly impacted by the cost of goods sold (COGS) related to trade with OTC. Rural Eastern Ontario firms that sell to OTC have achieved a 2.6 per cent market share of COGS purchases. With proper interaction, Doyletech estimates that market share can increase seven to 10 per cent within five years, representing $300 to $500 million. Innovation is critical Business Development Bank of Canada Senior Account Manager Susan Thurlow stressed the importance of innovation in business during the breakfast meeting. "Across the country, your original and innovative ideas are helping to create and grow business," she said. "As your concepts and ideas take shape, you can then go on to apply innovative methods and processes. "You need to innovate at every level of your business, whether it's adopting new technologies, developing new management approaches or encouraging the creativity of your employees." Innovation is a critical factor and the engine of economic growth, Thurlow said. Innovative practices do generate results, she added. Businesses are recording significant increases in productivity, and that translates to more jobs, increased purchasing power, a healthier economy, a better quality of life and increased profitability for businesses. Small business has become the mainstay of the Canadian economy and the leading source of job creation in the country. Seventy-five per cent of the businesses in Canada have fewer than five employees, Thurlow said. In the past decade, entrepreneurs have provided the most jobs. "Canada's small businesses are the driver of economic growth; they're the backbone of the Canadian economy." The Business Development Bank, sponsor of Small Business Week, is a government financial institution that delivers financial and consulting services to Canadian small business. Call 1-888-463-6232 for more information. Organic farming on the agenda at AGMDIXON'S CORNERS - The annual general meeting of the Ecological Farmers' Association of Ontario will take place Saturday, Nov. 23 at Community Christian Reformed Church on County Road 16 in Dixon's Corners. The AGM is held in conjunction with the group's fall symposium, and will include a slide show on many facets of agriculture throughout the world, information on soil history and geology and apple orchard management. For more information, contact Norm Porter at (613) 283-7605. Golden oldies will be featured at turkey supperSPENCERVILLE - The Upper Canada Truck Club will be holding its second annual turkey super and dance Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Drummond Building in Spencerville. Entertainment for the dance will feature music from the '50s and '60s performed by Eddy and the Stingrays, who also performed at the Spencerville Fair's entertainment tent. There will be a social hour at 6 pm, with supper at 7 pm and the dance to follow at 9 pm. Tickets must be purchased on or before Oct. 30 and are available
at Drummond's Gas Bar in Spencerville, the Kemptville Truck Centre
in Kemptville and Bayview Convenience in Johnstown. Join the soup, bread and apple dumpling gang at rec. centreWALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATTPlan to join us for home-made soup and bread plus apple dumpling dessert Friday, Nov. 1. We are showing a short video at 11 am and lunch will be served at noon. Please call 925-5300 so we can set your place. The flu clinic will be held at Walker House Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 10 am to 1 pm. Another teddy bear class will be held Monday evenings at 6:30 pm starting Nov. 11. If you haven't finished your last bear, you are welcome to join us. New kits will be available, so please call for information. Participants will also be encouraged to draft their own critters. Card game winners: Monday bridge - 1st, Betty Pillar; 2nd, Ruth Britnell; door prize, Audrey Kingston. Tuesday night cribbage - high score, Jeannine Marion; 2nd, Myrtle Shahan; 3rd, Jean Annable; door prize, Pete Lowry. Wednesday night bridge - 1st, Jim Campbell; 2nd and draw, Ed Zackon. Thursday euchre - 1st, Pete Lowry; 2nd, Louie Boscy; 3rd, Hilda Hutton; door prize, Marie Shahan. Health unit promotes access to healthy foodSOUTH GRENVILLE - The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit wants local residents to know they have options as the cost of healthy eating continues to rise. Ten grocery stores in the region are surveyed for the cost of 66 specified food items that support nutritional health and reflect shopping behaviour of Canadians. The most recent nutritious food basket survey indicates the average monthly cost of feeding a family of four is $539.60. Five years ago, the average cost was $460.67. An updated version of food access inventory is now available. The publication notes food banks, community kitchens and support programs such as Meals on Wheels that assist residents of the tri-county area, including South Grenville. The inventory is made available to service providers, municipalities and community organizations. For more information, call the Health Action Line at 345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853 and ask to speak to a registered dietitian. Town police suspect a connection between pop machine thefts, stolen carPRESCOTT - The theft of a car and thefts from soft drink vending machines are believed to be related, according to the Prescott Police Service. On Oct. 23, police received a report of theft from a machine which had been pried open; a small amount of cash was taken. A check of vending machines around town revealed a pop machine at South Grenville District High School had also been broken into; again, a small amount of money was taken. Town police received a report a 1995 Dodge Neon was stolen sometime overnight from the parking lot of a Claxton Terrace apartment building. The car was recovered later that morning on Churchill Road; the interior of the vehicle was damaged. Police suspect the three thefts are connected, according to a news release issued Tuesday. Constable Darren Davis is the investigating officer. Town officers investigated 69 general incidents and four motor vehicle accidents between Oct. 20 and Oct. 27. On Oct. 24, a man reported his 1999 Chrysler Dynasty had been vandalized. The vehicle had been parked overnight behind Gill's Travel on King Street. Damage to the vehicle is estimated at $1,000. Sergeant Garry Sluytman is the investigating officer. Anyone with information on occurrences in town is asked to contact the Prescott Police Service at 925-4252 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. TVO Kids tour to make stopCORNWALL - Two of the popular TVO Kids hosts will perform an interactive stage show Saturday, Nov. 9 at 3 pm at General Vanier Intermediate School in Cornwall. Gisèle and Julie 1 will be on hand as part of the Don't Sit Still Tour presented by TV Ontario and Scotiabank. The performance will focus on showing kids exercise and physical activity are an essential part of maintaining an active lifestyle. Demonstrations and guest appearances by local teams and athletes are included in the show. There will also be pre-show entertainment and giveaways. For more information, log on to www.tvokids.com. Calling all graduates of North Grenville DHSSubmitted by Patti Wijsman (nee Dyks) North Grenville This is a note to all graduates and former teachers as well as present parents and teachers of North Grenville District High School: As a former student myself and member of the Reunion Planning Committee for the 70th anniversary of NGDHS (to be held in the year 2006), I encourage all of you to attend a special dinner planned on Saturday, Nov. 9. The committee awards a bursary of $750 to a member of the graduating class each year. This year we have decided to award two of these bursaries due to the double graduation that will be taking place in June 2003. This event is being held as a fundraiser to enable us to do that as well as get people thinking about the upcoming reunion. The theme for the evening is "Rolling Through The Decades," featuring a variety of alumni entertainment. The event is being catered by Dave Smith's Place Next Door... worth the price of the ticket alone. For more information you can call the school. All of us look
forward to seeing some old friends! Presbyterians to celebrate anniversary this weekendSPENCERVILLE - A local church with roots dating back to 1835 will be celebrating its anniversary this weekend. St. Andrew's-Knox Presbyterian Church on Spencer Street will mark the occasion this Sunday, Nov. 3. An anniversary service will begin at 11 am. Reverend Rolland Glendinning of Brockville will be the special guest. The morning service will be presented by former and current choir members. The Osgoode Men's Choir is scheduled to appear as part of a musical evening which begins at 7 pm. Knox of Ventnor and St. Andrew's of Spencerville amalgamated in 1990. The Spencerville-based congregation originated in a wooden
church in the 1830s; Knox was founded in 1877. Lifeline availableBROCKVILLE - St. Vincent de Paul offers peace of mind and independence through its Lifeline program. Lifeline is a personal response system which gives individuals confidence and freedom to live on their own. With a push of a button, help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. St. Vincent's is offering free installation of Lifeline units in November and December. For more information, call 342-9991. |
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Lions Club hands $1,500 to community groupsCARDINAL - Benson Public School library and the Cardinal Scouts will be getting a shot in the arm after receiving cheques Oct. 24 from the Cardinal Lions Club. The Lions, working with the organizers of the Bordertown River Run in early July, donated the $1,000 raised at the motorcycle poker run to Benson's library. "We are very greatful for the donation and hard work put in by everyone involved," says parent volunteer and member of the library committee, Sandra McNairn. "We've been working full time since the beginning of school getting the electronic cataloging set and this will help us with that as well as add books to library as well." Benson Principal Bill Loshaw added, "It's a real treat to have community groups like this helping out; we hope to add a lot of things and get some good results." The Cardinal Scouts received a cheque from the Lions for $500. "Our money is already spent," says Scout leader Sandy Leggo. "The kids travelled to Pennsylvania on Sept. 29 for the Can-Am Jamboree and had a great time. "This is really nice of the Lions to help out." CARDINAL BRIEFSFlu shot clinic planned for Nov. 6 in CardinalCARDINAL - The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit will be holding a flu shot clinic Wednesday, Nov. 6 from 2:30 to 4 pm at the Cardinal and District Resource Centre, 341 New St. For a third straight year, each Ontarian is entitled to a free influenza shot. Craft show and sale offers unique items in time for ChristmasCARDINAL - People are starting to get their creative juices flowing as the second annual craft show will be held this Saturday, Nov. 2 from 10 am until 4 pm at St. Paul's Anglican Church. The craft show will feature crafters from across Eastern Ontario, with 18 artisans and crafters offering their unique gifts for sale. A variety of crafts will be available including, dried floral arrangements, pictures, stained glass items, pottery, hand-weaving, knitting, tole painting, ceramics, chocolates, honey, jams, jellies and baked goods. Lunch will be served from 11 am until 2 pm with homebaked refreshments available all day. The craft show will provide an early opportunity for unique Christmas gifts. For more details, contact Mary Kay Munnings at 657-3190. |
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Fish and game club big buck tickets on saleCARDINAL - Big buck tickets are now available from the Cardinal Fish and Game Club. Prizes are being awarded for heaviest buck, heaviest doe as well as for a ticket draw. Tickets are available at Mustard's Variety in Iroquois, Pro Hardware in Cardinal, Rona in Cardinal and MacEwen's Gas Bar in Johnstown. For more information, contact John Dugan at 657-1081. Giants senior girls basketball team wins tournamentBy David Dickenson Journal Staff Writer PRESCOTT - The South Grenville Giants senior girls basketball team came out shooting as they won the mini tournament they hosted Saturday at South Grenville District High School. "Everyone had a pretty good tournament," explained coach Joe Latham. "It was a mini round-robin and we were the only team that came out undefeated." The Giants started out the tournament beating Seaway 53-42 with Christy Latham and Shannon Campbell leading South Grenville with their strong offensive play. The Giants followed up their strong opening game with a victory over St. John of Perth, 49-30. "Miranda Kenny and Katie Beatty really stepped up their games against St. John," said Latham. "All the girls battled hard and we got good efforts from them all." South Grenville's third match-up saw the Giants get their first win in three tries over a very strong Rideau team. "This is the first time this season that we beat Rideau," says Latham. "Ashley Weir's game came together and she had three, three-pointers which really helped, and Sam Joudoin had about 17 points with Alex Ward dishing out a lot of assists." Latham was pleased with the Giants' work at the tournament as well as the community support that was shown for the team. "There were donations of bottled water from Giant Tiger and some volunteers that lent a hand to help us out," says Latham. "It's good to have that support." The senior girls played St. Mike's in Kemptville last night and will travel to Maitland to take on Grenville Christian College today at 3 pm. South Grenville senior season ends on late fumble against GananoqueGANANOQUE - The South Grenville Giants senior football team saw the end of its first season back in high school ball as it lost to the Gananoque Trojans 16-0 Friday. The Giants finished the season 0-6, starting the season losing heartbreakers in the final moments. Throughout the season the Giants defence was strong holding opponents in check, while their offence sputtered with little passing attack to counter the strong running game. "We were right in the game until a fumble in our own end late in the game allowed Gananoque to score and put things out of reach," said offensive coach Shaun Saunders. "It was a very positive game. We adopted a more wide open passing attack with Kory Brontmire and Shane Pettifer making some good decisions while splitting time at quarterback. "The offence really played well considering they had only three practices to adapt to the new offence, and they really showed a lot of promise." Willie McKinnon added, "The offensive line definitely played a good game; if we had that offence all year round we possibly may have been a better team." The Giants defence led by defensive back David DeDekker played a strong game, holding Gananoque from breaking the game wide open while defensive lineman Steve Laird stepped up his game to get two sacks of a very quick Gananoque quarterback. "Our defence was solid and Shawn Bradford made some good hits," says linebacker Ryan LaPorte. "It was pretty hard to lose; we should have had the win." Bradford added, "They really aren't that strong of a team; they just out-ran us; their QB was really fast and dominated us on the pass." The senior Giants were scheduled to have one more match-up this season against Cornwall, but it was canceled. "We only have about 18 guys out to practice and making the trips to play," said Saunders. "Our 18 are banged up and playing both ways, and Cornwall has a team of about 50, so it was a concern of safety." Junior football team misses shot at playoffsALMONTE - The South Grenville Giants junior football team travelled to Almonte Friday and had little luck against the strong Almonte team losing 42-0. The loss also spelled the end of the season for the junior Giants as they finished the season 3-3, but by virtue of points for and against lose a tie-breaker to the Thousand Islands Secondary School Pirates for the final playoff spot. "We needed a win in that game to make it in," explained junior coach Ian Ross. "A tie wouldn't have even done it for us, and Almonte is a very good team. "They play football all year round in the Ottawa league; football to them is like hockey is to us." After the long bus ride north to Almonte the Giants came out flat and allowed Almonte to seize control before South Grenville could make it up with their traditionally strong second half play. "We got a couple interceptions in the second half, and the offence finally seemed to get their legs in the second, but weren't able to score." Ross was impressed with the Giants team play with different guys stepping up each week. "Throughout the season we had strong performances from Kurtis Summers and Matt Alkerton on offence and Jon Baldwin and Ryan Sobhie on defence, but we played a team game, with guys like Sean McKinestry coming up big and making plays to help us win and showing real potential." Ross expects about 90 per cent of the junior team to graduate to senior next year with improved results. "We had a good season and a lot of good kids who were
dedicated to the program and showed a lot of promise for next
year for what should be a very strong team at the senior level,"
said Ross. "Now we start from scratch for the juniors." Jr. B Rangers extend win streak to threeCARDINAL - The South Grenville Jr. B Rangers had a successful start to inter-league play Saturday when they defeated the Picton Pirates 6-2. With the victory the Rangers improved their record to seven wins and five losses for 14 points and third place in the standings, just three back of the first-place Brockville Tikis. South Grenville started the game off with a hot tempo scoring two late first period goals to go ahead 2-0. Dave MacKinnon scored off a feed from Shawn Coville for the Rangers first marker, with Coville following up his assist with a goal, assisted by MacKinnon and Drew Lawrence. Early in the second Picton got on the board to get back in the game, but Derek June stepped up to make things 3-1 when he found the net, with Dustin Swan and Tyler Shanks getting the assists. MacKinnon continuing his torrid pace on the night added another for the Rangers with Lawrence and Don McCormick credited with assists. South Grenville's Ryan Lawless continued his solid play returning to the team this season using his size and skill to put the Rangers ahead 5-1 off an Andrew Hare pass. In a penalty-filled third period, Picton managed to get another marker past Devin Payne who played stellar in goal for the Rangers, but Lawrence converted a pass from Trevor Smith to put the final nail in the coffin of the Picton Pirates to end it 6-2. After a light week with only one game, the Rangers get back into the swing of things hoping to continue their three-game win streak with two inter-league games this weekend. Saturday night, South Grenville hosts Napanee at 7:15 pm at the Cardinal and District Community Centre before hitting the road to battle North Frontenac Sunday at 3:20 pm. SGDHS senior boys soccer team loses 1-0PRESCOTT - The South Grenville Giants senior boys soccer team had another tough loss Thursday when it hosted Grenville Christian College. The seniors lost 1-0 in a very close game where the Giants had lots of good scoring opportunities but were not able to capitalize. "They had a really good keeper and we didn't shoot efficiently," says junior coach Tim Waring, who substituted for coach Scott Baird who couldn't be there for the game. "The guys really seemed to improve their passing attack and get shots on net; they just weren't that efficient. "Our goalie, Andrew Booth-Reddick, had another good game and held us in it, but we just couldn't take over." South Grenville spent the rest of the week at practice to prepare for the playoffs. The senior Giants started the Leeds and Grenville Secondary School Association playoffs yesterday as they travelled to Brockville to play the Brockville Collegiate Institute Red Rams. South Grenville peewee C Rangers pull out three ties against KingstonPRESCOTT - The South Grenville peewee C Rangers came away with three ties and a loss following a busy week of games against two squads from Kingston. On Oct. 21, the Rangers faced the strong goaltending of Kingston City, but were able to squeak one by to manage a 1-1 tie. Joel Smylie finally got the Rangers on the board in the third period when he found the net, after a feed from Jacob Temple. The goaltending tandem of Kenny Polite and Michael Allen played very well in goal splitting time. On Oct. 22, South Grenville had its first loss of the season, 5-1 in a very physical game against Kingston Township. The lone Rangers goal was scored by Tyler Curry, with Mason Amell and Orry Thorpe credited with assists. On Oct. 26, the Rangers were able to get some redemption from their loss to Kingston Township as they battled them to a 2-2 draw. Reilly Grootjans scored his first goal of the season, with
assists going to Ryan Joudoin and Smylie, while the other South
Grenville goal came from Hank Heykoop off a Curtis Biccum feed. Atom Kings have tough go as host at Prescott Tournament of KingsSPENCERVILLE - The Rideau St. Lawrence atom Kings lost to the Nepean Raiders 3-2 Oct.17. The Kings got on the board in the second when Russell Hinch fired a shot from the blue line which deflected into the Raider net. Nepean answered back, but the Kings' Jordan Moran flipped one in past the Nepean goalie to take the lead. Nepean dominated in the third to score two more in on the Kings for the 3 -2 win. Tyler Gallinger was solid for the Kings in goal. On the weekend of Oct. 18 - 20, the atom Kings hosted a tournament in Prescott. The Kings opened the tournament with a 3-2 loss against the Kanata Blazers. Cody Johnson started the scoring in the first off a set up from Curtis Van Allen and Michael McGahey, but Kanata answered back with two. In the second, Johnson scored again assisted by Hinch and Ron Harrison. Kanata put another past Michael Lalande to finish the Kings off 3-2. The Kings second game resulted in a 9-0 loss to Syracuse. The Kings luck continued as they lost to the Ottawa Sting in their third matchup of the tournament 5-1. The Sting got two quick goals to start things off, but Harrison got one back for the Kings before Ottawa returned with three more to finish off the Kings. Gallinger and Lalande had strong efforts splitting time in net. In the last game of the tournament, the Kings lost 5-0 to the Peterborough Petes. Defensive players Lee Charlebois, Derek Froats, McGahey and Harrison did their best to fend off the Petes, but the game ended 5-0 for Peterborough. After the tournament the Kings travelled to Pakenham Oct. 27 losing to the Ottawa Titans 5-1. Johnson scored unassisted in the second for the Kings' only goal. The Kings are off to Bowmanville this weekend to compete in
a tournament. Peewee Kings secure home shutoutSPENCERVILLE - The Rideau St. Lawrence minor peewee Kings defeated the Eastern Ontario Cobras 5-0 Saturday at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre. In the first period, Brett Jackson and Craig Schooley got the Kings off to a hot start with Michael Skakum getting assists on each of the goals. Jackson continued his strong play in the second adding his second goal of the game to make it 3-0. Skakum started things in the third period when he scored off a feed from Scott Summers to put the Kings up 4-0. Marc Roy rounded out the scoring for the Kings, with Jackson and Doug Utting getting assists to end things at 5-0. Tom Allan played a strong game in goal for the Kings, recording
his first shutout of the season. Bantam B Rangers get 3-0 winSPENCERVILLE - The South Grenville bantam B Rangers came away with a 3-0 win over the Athens Aeros Oct. 27 in Spencerville. Javan McAllister, Josh Parsons and Wes Polite scored for the
Rangers, with Matt Leeder getting an assist. Cory Toye had his
first shutout of the season. Rangers minor midget B gets big winCARDINAL - The South Grenville minor midget B Rangers kicked things into high gear Oct. 23 as they defeated Smiths Falls 11-2 at the Cardinal Community Centre. Derrick Lavery and Kirk Donovan get things started in the first period giving the Rangers a 2-0 lead. South Grenville broke things open in the second period scoring four goals, with Mike Armstrong leading the way with two and Jon Baldwin and Nathan Smail adding singles. Smiths Falls finally got on the board in the second, but the Rangers fought back continuing their domination with five third period goals. Kurtis Summers, Tyler Halladay and Derrick Lavery all netted singles, while Baldwin and Smail added their second goals of the game. Smiths Falls was able to get another marker on the board before all was finished. The Rangers next home game is Oct. 30 at 8 pm at the Cardinal and District Community Centre against the Athens Aeros. |
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