VOL. 173, NO.30~ PRESCOTT, ONTARIO ~ July 23, 2003

Larvicides take aim at West Nile

Communities in Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal now included in mosquito larvae control program

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ A larviciding program designed to prevent the spread of West Nile virus is under way.

The pre-emptive program initiated by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is targeting areas in which mosquitoes breed. West Nile is a mosquito-borne virus that can be transmitted to humans through mosquito bites. Most infected humans will not get sick or will develop mild flu-like symptoms. However, there are rare cases in which a person could die from the illness; the elderly and those whose immune systems are deficient are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill.

Larvicides in pellet and granular form are being placed in standing water at the bottom of catch basins. Health unit officials say the pesticide products being used kill mosquito larvae before they develop into adult mosquitoes. The larvicides are believed to have little or no impact on the environment and pose minimal risk to human health.

Trained and licensed personnel from Pestalto Environmental Inc. are applying the larvicides. Officials were scheduled to conduct larvicide drops in Prescott Tuesday, weather permitting.

Henry Garcia, the health unit's director of health protection, indicated there are about 480 catch basins in Prescott to be included in the program.

To date, the program has been limited to larger urban centres (with populations of 4,000 or more) in the tri-county area. However, the program is being expanded to include many smaller urban centres in the region.

Garcia noted the list of additions includes Cardinal, Spencerville, Johnstown, Maitland and North Augusta. Weather permitting, these other communities will be visited at some point during the next week or so.

Heavy rain could force postponement of the larvicide program, usually by one day. The drop sites will be monitored to see if mosquito larvae are hatching, according to Garcia. A second round of larvicide applications may be needed depending on results of the monitoring, he added.

First positive result confirmed

A dead crow found south of Portland in Rideau Lakes Township has tested positive for the virus, the health unit reported Friday.

This is the first confirmed case in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark this year. Five dead crows ­ including one found near Spencerville ­ tested positive for the virus in 2002.

The health unit continues to monitor the spread of West Nile by testing dead crows, a species of bird that is susceptible to the virus. Dead crows should be reported to the unit at 345-5685.

There have been no confirmed human cases of West Nile in the tri-county area. Mosquitoes acquire the virus by feeding on infected birds. As of last week, mosquitoes from the area have been testing negative for West Nile.

The public is being reminded to minimize the risk of being bitten by mosquitoes.

Avoid contact by wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing and reducing the amount of time spent outdoors at dawn and dusk.

Property owners are being reminded to reduce or eliminate the mosquito risk by getting rid of standing water.

For more information on West Nile virus and larviciding, visit www.healthunit.org.

THIS WEEK

Young artists' works on display at mill

SPENCERVILLE ­ The Young Artists' Show and Sale begins this Friday, July 25 at the Spencerville Mill.

More than 15 artists between the ages of 15 and 25 will be displaying their works during the three-day show that runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Their creations include paintings, photography and film.

The event is being held with the support of the Spencerville Mill Foundation, There is a nominal admission fee.

Next Sunday concert will be a Swinging time

PRESCOTT ­ Ruby Tuesday Swing Blues will be featured at the next Sunday concert July 27 at the Kinsmen amphitheatre.

The free concert on Prescott's waterfront will begin at 7 pm. Donations are accepted.

In case of rain, the event will be staged at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

The Sunday evening concert series continues through the month of August.

Farm family day is fun and informative

AUGUSTA ­ Celebrate local agriculture Wednesday, July 30 at Grenville Farm Family Day.

This year's event will be hosted by Frank and Elsie, Brian and Lisa DeJong and families at DeJong Hill Jersey Farm on Algonquin Road about two kilometres east of Algonquin. The public is invited to attend.

A guided tour of the farm begins at 10:30 am. Several seed company representatives and an agriculture ministry crop advisor will be on hand; several crop variety trials and demo plots will be featured. A beef barbecue sponsored by Grenville agri-businesses will follow the crops tour. Dairy products provided by the Grenville dairy producers committee will be served.

In the afternoon, there will be a children's farm safety jamboree, a tour of the DeJongs' dairy facilities and a discussion on cattle marketing challenges resulting from BSE control initiatives. Co-sponsors of the farm family day include the Grenville Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Grenville Federation of Agriculture and Grenville Holstein Club.

Lightning brings abrupt end to opening night of Shadows

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ This year's Shadows of the Fort program started with a bang.

The first presentation of the season was cut short Thursday night by lightning that struck in the vicinity of where the audience and some of the actors were standing. No one was injured, but the lightning caused people to run from their positions on the rampart down to the blockhouse.

Margo Ingram, part of a family of four from Westport that came to Prescott to see the show, said the experience was frightening and exciting. Ingram gave credit to Shadows cast member Christine Tremblay, who picked up the woman's daughter Sarah-Marie and carried her down the hill to safety.

The start of the 7:30 show had been delayed because of thunderstorms passing through the area.

Fort spokesperson Libby Pilon indicated weather conditions appeared to be improving. "We thought the storm had kind of passed over," she said.

In noting the weather was "eery" that night, Pilon added it became evident there was a need to see shelter shortly before the nearby lightning strike occurred.

Visitors and staff remained inside the blockhouse for several minutes before returning to the visitor centre. The 9:15 pm show was cancelled.

Even though the storm put a damper on opening night, Mrs. Ingram said she and her family enjoyed what they saw prior to the lightning strike.

Shadows of the Fort presents a dramatic interpretation of what life was like for the people who worked and lived at the fort in the nineteenth century. Visitors are introduced to several different characters at a number of locations in and around the blockhouse.

Two tours will be held at the national historic site run by Parks Canada each Thursday night until Aug. 14.

The script for the 2003 Shadows program was written by former fort employee and Shadows performer Graeme Stewart.

Interest in the program continues to grow. Nine of 10 performances staged last season were sold out, according to Pilon.

Reservations are recommended. For more information, contact the fort at 925-2896.

Shadows of the Fort is sponsored by Prescott Kinsmen.

Prescott beach passes water quality test again

PRESCOTT ­ Kelly's Beach has been given another passing grade by the district health unit.

Water samples taken from the Prescott beach indicated acceptable levels of bacteria, the health unit reported Thursday. Kelly's Beach and more than 20 other sites in Grenville, Leeds and Lanark counties are monitored weekly in July and August.

St. Lawrence Park beach in Brockville was one of only two sites found to have unacceptable levels of bacteria.

In the event high bacteria levels or other water quality problems arise at Kelly's Beach, a sign alerting swimmers and other beach users to the situation will be posted. The list of public beaches being monitored and recent test results can be found by visiting www.healthunit.org.

Mad Cow scare continues to hurt producers

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SOUTH GRENVILLE - Local farmers are still suffering the pinch from a single confirmed case of Mad Cow disease reported this spring in Western Canada.

Borders remain closed to some countries for the sale of beef and cattle, dropping the prices for beef cattle and leaving some farmers unable to sell their product.

For local farmers such as Ontario Federation of Agriculture Vice-President Geri Kamenz whose farm includes beef and dairy operations, the scare has had a tremendous impact.

"There are three major problems the Mad Cow scare has caused," explained Kamenz. "With no sales, there is no revenue coming in; a cow which was worth $1,200 before the outbreak in April will now be worth between $100 and $200 ­ if you can find her a home. Taxes will be coming due and there is limited room to freeze beef as we come closer to the fall and winter, making the situation more dire. We've been lucky that we have a pretty diverse operation that we won't be affected as much as others who are solely beef farmers."

Kamenz indicated that as bad as the crisis has been it has the potential to get worse.

"In Ontario we produce a lot of prime cut beef," explained Kamenz.

"With it not able to be sold it has to be frozen and the storage at the meat packers are filling up quickly. If it lasts a long time it just adds to the problems."

Kamenz indicated the concern with tainted beef has affected roughly 260 farmers in Leeds and Grenville.

Kamenz points out the tainted beef scare has not only affected the beef farmers, but the dairy industry as well.

"It has had a huge effect on the dairy industry," said Kamenz. "It has affected more than just beef, with the price for bull calves having plummeted and retiring dairy cows having little to no value in the trade. Canada has some of the top genetics for breeding heifers and their sales across the border have come to a halt."

Farmers remain hopeful as they patiently await things getting back to normal with the market.

"We're nervously and anxiously awaiting to see when the borders will open," said Kamenz. "I guess the upside of this, if there is one, is that since the outbreak has been identified, beef consumption in Canada has increased. It's a positive message from Canadians that beef is a safe food product and the inspection process catches what is under its scope."

The local farmer believes the government has done an excellent job doing what it can to communicate with trading partners to inspire confidence in Canadian operations, despite the borders not being opened.

"They're at a political impasse to open the borders," said Kamenz. "What the government hasn't done is work out a program that will help recoup the loss of value of beef. We're hoping they will look for a program which will be an answer to the Ontario market."

Officials await outcome of recent judicial review

PRESCOTT ­ Officials are awaiting a decision that could help shape the future of policing in Prescott.

The town and its police services board sought a judicial review of an Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services (OCCOPS) decision not to grant a request to disband Prescott's police department and have the Ontario Provincial Police provide municipal service.

The town's case was put forward June 13 at a hearing held in a Toronto court. Lawyers representing the OPP, OCCOPS and the Prescott Police Association also made presentations at the hearing.

As of earlier this week, the results of the judicial review had not been announced.

Prescott Mayor Robert Lawn said it is his understanding any of the four parties with standing at the hearing could appeal the judges' decision.

Prescott council has not decided whether it would appeal the decision if the judges did not find in favour of the town, Lawn noted last week.

Municipal officials were advised the town's estimated costs associated with the judicial hearing range from $25,000 to $40,000.

The OCCOPS decision that led to the judicial review was released in Dec. 2001. Council decided in early January of that year to seek disbandment in favour of an OPP contract.

The Prescott Police Service remains in place and continues to serve the municipality. Civilian dispatchers also continue to handle municipal police and fire calls. The dispatch positions would be eliminated in the event of an OPP takeover; provincial police would use its own communications system, and the town would likely contract out remaining dispatch services.

Earlier this year, OCCOPS rejected Gananoque's proposal to disband its municipal police service in favour of the OPP.

Youth centre goes camping

PRESCOTT ­ The Prescott Youth Centre will host its first overnight camping trip of the season this Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at Grenville Park.

Space is limited, so register as soon as possible. There is a registration fee.

For more information, contact the centre at 925-2004.

The next overnight camping trip will take place Aug. 22-23.

The youth centre, located on King Street West, is open Monday to Friday from 1 to 4 pm and 6 to 9 pm.

Steer clear of water problems

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has some tips to stay safe in the water this summer:

* Learn to swim and never swim alone.

* Learn CPR and first aid.

* Children should never be left unsupervised, and they should be aware of basic water safety rules.

* Keep pool decks in good repair and free of tripping hazards.

* Store pool chemicals safely out of the reach of children.

* Keep a phone with emergency numbers nearby.

For more information about water safety at the pool and at the beach, call the health unit at 1-800-660-5853.

Dead deer leads to township review of message system

MAYNARD ­ A dead deer that was left beside Rocky Road for seven days earlier this summer earned a township resident an apology from Augusta council and a promise operational procedures would be reviewed.

Doug Jensen told township council at its meeting July 14 a deer had been left to rot on Rocky Road from June 26 to July 2, despite his messages left on an answering machine at the public works department to have it taken away.

Roads Superintendent Fred Leonard noted he was away from the job during that period and it was over a long weekend. In his absence, the phone is answered, but staff do not deal with messages left on the machine, Leonard added.

In noting he was disappointed with how the situation was handled, Jensen said the carcass had a foul odour that continues to linger at the spot.

Councillor Jane Fullarton said the situation points to a failure in township procedures and a "flaw in the way we're doing things." She promised the township would review telephone answering procedures.

"Our apologies for that," Reeve George Vail told Jensen, adding the delay in pick-up was not due to carelessness on the part of township employees.

Downtown scene gets a much-needed facelift

Boarded-up second-floor windows replaced by panels depicting unique characters

By Monica Whitney, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT ­ A bit of technology, some perseverance, money and a lot of time has added up to create a more attractive corner in downtown Prescott.

The second floor above Sugold at King and Centre streets has lost the long-time and much talked about derelict look in favour of striking and eye-catching window panels.

Prescott resident and computer graphic artist Chuck Street created the 14 panels depicting historical and international figures with $700 in financial support for materials from the Prescott Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the help of a student from Prescott Blossoms.

The $2,100 project incorporates computer-cut vinyl on corrugated plastic applied to the boarded-up windows with an adhesive. Street, who says he can't draw a tree or a plant to save his life, used "the wonderful world of computers" to create the images, which include Queen Elizabeth, Winston Churchill, Einstein, Shakespeare and generic silhouettes.

"What's most important here is our downtown and how it looks," Street said, adding the issue of fixing up the corner had been discussed for some time. "We took one of the more shabbier pieces of downtown and made it look great."

The panels bring a professionalism to the downtown and help create a better impression of Prescott for visitors and residents, Street added.

The building is owned by Springer Group of Kingston; Sugold owner Su Villeneuve is building manager.

BIA Chair Ray Young said dressing the window panels points to the downtown business organization's function of beautifying the area and making local improvements.

Another recent BIA project involved the contribution of plants, soil and other materials to refurbish the Daniels lot into an attractive garden.

Street also plans to continue his mission of "making a great place greater" through his company, Greater Prescott Graphic Development Corporation. Having the equipment and skills, the former town councillor established the mostly non-profit business about 15 months ago for the sole purpose of making graphic improvements in the town. He has since created signage and promotional materials for various organizations, including the food bank, museum, farmers market and youth centre.

In noting he is trying to be a positive force in Prescott, Street said "I'm not here to get rich; I'm here to have a good life."

The self-described optimist hopes to improve empty store fronts and bring back the heritage flavour of some of the buildings.

Effort being made to deal with loitering problem

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ Steps are being taken to address concerns about loitering on main street, according to Police Chief Bryan Somerville.

With what some are saying is a marked increase in the number of people hanging out during the day and at night on King Street West this summer, there have been calls for action.

In a recent letter to town council, Prescott Beauty and Barber Shop proprietor Joan Foster suggests an increased police presence on King Street between Edward and Centre streets at or around the time bars close for the night.

"Surely, that would deter people from fighting and carrying on and damaging people's property," Foster writes.

Broken storefront windows have become too common an occurrence, according to Foster. She also notes the high costs of replacing the broken windows and of insuring against damage.

Somerville says he has a lot of sympathy for local merchants, adding he is aware of the financial burden caused by higher insurance premiums and repairing damage to storefronts.

"It's not something that I take very lightly," he told council last week. "It is a great concern to me."

The chief noted he has placed more emphasis on foot and bike patrols. Each officer must complete a form on every shift that enables the chief to monitor how many foot and bike patrols are occurring.

Although he acknowledged there may be a problem with respect to loitering downtown, the chief indicated there are no easy answers.

Officers could suggest people who are loitering may want to consider going to a different location. However, Somerville noted there is not much that can be done if the people are not causing a disturbance or breaking the law.

Most people may not be looking for trouble, but police must be on the lookout for the exceptions.

"If they're given an inch, they'll take a mile," the chief remarked to council.

Councillor Jo-Anne Beckstead said she is pleased to see officers carrying out bike patrols in the downtown area. She noted the importance of making a good impression on tourists who will be affected by what they see during their first visit to town.

Illegal dumping in Augusta is causing quite a stink

By Monica Whitney, Journal Staff Writer

MAYNARD ­ Illegal dumping of garbage in Augusta costs tax money and valuable staff time, the township is reminding residents.

Roads Superintendent Fred Leonard reported to council at its meeting July 14 a section of Skakum Road continues to be a favourite unauthorized dump. Last month, works employees picked up 91 tires, as well as television sets, chairs, computers, desks, boards and clothing at the spot Leonard described as an additional landfill site.

Township works staff did another major clean-up of the site more recently, picking up several more tires and assorted rubbish. "People have to realize this is costing us a lot of money," Leonard said.

The situation is so frustrating, he said, employees have gone through bags looking for names and addresses on items that could help point a finger at a guilty party. One such garbage dumper was caught through this method, he added.

Reeve George Vail said he believes 90 per cent of the trash is being dumped by out-of-town residents. Time spent cleaning the area "could well be spent doing something else," he said.

Authorized township landfill sites are located in Maynard and North Augusta.

Last chance to see Shakespeare's The Tempest

Month-long St. Lawrence festival ends this weekend

PRESCOTT ­ The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival has entered the home stretch of its inaugural season.

The last two performances of The Tempest will take place tonight (Wednesday) and Friday at 7 pm at the Kinsmen amphitheatre beside the Sandra S. Lawn Harbour.

Attendance at the month-long festival that began June 26 was up last week. Nearly 200 people gathered to watch the Saturday performance.

Mother Nature has been good to festival organizers throughout the first season. As of earlier this week, none of the 15 performances to date had to be called because of bad weather.

Although the final performance of The Tempest (Shakespeare's last play) is set for this Friday, the festival will conclude Saturday night with a special fundraising event dubbed "An Evening of Sonnets." Those who attend the event will be able to meet the St. Lawrence company actors and read a sonnet of their choice "to an appreciative audience." The evening begins at 7 pm at the amphitheatre.

Tickets to the remaining performances and An Evening of Sonnets will be available at the amphitheatre on show nights.

For more information on the festival, visit www.stlawrenceshakespeare.com.

The festival is being presented by the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Company, a not-for-profit Ontario corporation. In addition to ticket sales and sponsorships from companies and service clubs, the festival has received a Trillium Foundation grant of $15,000.

Winter roads expenses twice as much as last year

PRESCOTT ­ July may not be the best time to consider how much it costs to keep streets and sidewalks clear in winter, but it could also serve as a refreshing break from the summer heat.

Town Engineer Clyde Solomon reported to council last week the Town of Prescott has spent more than $122,461 on winter operations so far in 2003. Total spending in 2002 was less than $61,500. Town officials joked the town cannot afford for there to be any snow this fall.

The numbers show there can be substantial swings in winter road maintenance costs from one year to the next, according to Solomon.

The town engineer also reported sales of paper and plastic garbage bags are on the rise. Total sales this year have exceeded $53,700.

Chamber welcomes newest member

PRESCOTT ­ The Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce has welcomed its newest member.

Steve Noccey of Steve and Sons Plumbing, Heating and Water Services was accepted by Chamber directors at their monthly meeting Thursday.

The Chamber of Commerce boasts a membership of about 150.

Southern missionaries enjoying northern visit

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SHANLY - The Shanliwood Baptist Church has had a touch of southern drawl in the month of July thanks to a pair of missionaries from the deep south.

Twenty-year-old missionaries Summer Tyson of Helbelberg, Mississippi and Amy Baker of Mobile, Alabama have been getting involved with the summer program at Grenville Park which runs two hours a day, four days a week for a total of six weeks.

The pair of southern belles got involved in the Mississippi State program which sends them on Southern Baptist missions and was originally slated to go to Kentucky before the plans changed and the young women ended up with Shanliwood Baptist Church.

"I really had no idea what to expect," said Baker, "but the people are really nice; they've welcomed us here. We got to visit the parliament buildings in Ottawa, Cornwall and we've been around the area and it's nice."

Tyson added, "It's a lot cooler here than back home. Down south it would be about 110 degrees at 110 per cent humidity. It just felt cold when it rained."

The girls have been exposed to some new experiences while on their mission.

"It's a really different culture up here," explained Baker.

"They tease us about our accents, and everyone up here says 'eh' a lot."

This is the fourth year the church has had missionaries, and the pastor's wife, Joan Litchfield, couldn't be happier.

"It introduces them to Canadian life," said Litchfield. "We add them to our life and they add us to theirs; it's a mutual exchange. We just thoroughly enjoy having them."

"It's been great," said Baker. "Coming up here, we're able to impress the kids more because we're from so far away. We show them in an atlas our home and hear the 'wows'."

Despite all the differences the girls have noticed, the interaction with the kids is all too familiar.

"Kids are kids wherever you go," said Tyson. "We play games, do crafts, do Bible study and just get them out doing things."

The duo that has been working at the park will also be helping to run Shanliwood Baptist Church's annual vacation Bible School. The Great Kingdom Caper, from July 28 until August 1, will take on a detective theme for children up to Grade 6.

For more information on the vacation Bible school, contact Litchfield at 658-3138.

Another counterfeit bill surfaces in Prescott

PRESCOTT ­ A late-model Pontiac Sunfire was taken from a Boundary Street driveway, according to the Prescott Police Service.

The theft was reported July 19. The 2002 car bears Ontario plates AMJE 911. Constable Terry Foster is the investigating officer.

Town police investigated 99 general incidents during the week of July 14. No motor vehicle collisions were investigated during that period.

On July 16, staff at the Prescott pool reported a break-in. Someone had entered the office during the night and stolen approximately $150 in cash and cheques. The investigating officer is Constable Darren Davis.

Several cases of mischief were reported last week. Police received a complaint July 17 that somebody had sprayed profane graffiti on the side of the Moran Hooker Building. Constable Davis is investigating.

The following day, the superintendent of a Claxton Terrace apartment complex reported someone had sprayed what appeared to be oil on trees. Potted plants had been taken, and security locks had been tampered with. Constable Foster is the investigating officer.

The constable is also investigating a complaint that a 2001 Sunfire GT parked behind a King Street apartment building had been vandalized. A large scratch was found on the left side of the car.

Another counterfeit $20 bill has surfaced in Prescott. On July 18, a bank reported the bogus bill (serial number JJW8186199) had been included in a business deposit.

A licence plate was stolen from a boat trailer parked at the boat ramp at Centennial Park. The theft was reported July 17; the Ontario plate number is F23840.

Constable Davis is the investigating officer in both cases.

Anyone with information on these or any other offences in town is asked to contact the Prescott Police Service at 925-4252 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

The Prescott police station is located at the corner of Centre and Henry streets.

OPP NEWS

Vandals cause damage at elementary school

SPENCERVILLE ­ Vandalism at Centennial '67 Public School was reported to Grenville County OPP July 14. Constable McConnell responded and found unknown culprits had gained access overnight to the roof, which was being re-tarred. Three security lights had been smashed, and a screen had been removed from a west-side window. Scenes-of-crime officer Tina Meldrum gathered evidence left at the scene. A damage estimate is unavailable. Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP detachment (925-4221) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).

Removing signs can be dangerous and costly

AUGUSTA ­ Numerous road signs were removed from their locations along Macintosh Road from Merwin Lane to County Road 18 and thrown into the ditch.

The incidents occurred during the overnight hours of July 14-15. This road has also been the site of "mailbox baseball" and other sign thefts, according to Grenville County OPP. The theft of a road sign that results in an injury and death (such as causing a motor vehicle collision) could result in a serious criminal charge.

The Township of Augusta has reinstalled all the missing signs, according to police.

Fire guts one of two stolen vehicles

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Police are investigating two vehicle thefts that occurred last week.

On July 18 at 7:30 am, Constable Johnston responded to the reported theft of a 1997 Dodge Ram stolen from Chambers Road in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township. The green pick-up with grey body mouldings bears Ontario licence plate EZ8 039.

The constable responded to a second call at 9:30 am. A 1998 Chevrolet Blazer was stolen on County Road 6 near North Augusta. A burned-out vehicle resembling the Blazer was recovered two days later in a pit in Limerick Forest. Evidence indicates the vehicle was driven in the area prior to the fire. Arrangements to examine the vehicle have been made.

Anyone who may have seen the vehicles or has information about either theft is asked to contact the OPP.

Police pace car at double the speed limit

AUGUSTA ­ The driver of a vehicle clocked at a high speed is to appear in Brockville court next month.

Constables Duke and McDade observed a 2003 Volkswagon travelling westbound on Highway 401 at about midnight July 20. Radar indicated the vehicle was in excess of 170 kilometres per hour. The officers proceeded westbound; Constable Duke paced the vehicle at speeds in excess of 200 kilometres per hour, according to an OPP news release. The car was stopped west of Brockville.

Philip Nicholson, 39, of Kingston was issued a summons to appear in court Aug. 5.

Million-dollar winner has no immediate plans for big lottery prize

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ­ Geoffrey Caldwell purchased just the one ticket in this year's Heart and Stroke Lottery, and that was all he would need.

His ticket was one of three million-dollar winners chosen in the provincial draw held July 8.

Heart and Stroke Foundation representatives from the Leeds and Grenville branch arrived by limousine last Tuesday to present the prize in person.

Caldwell and his wife Judith have contributed to the lottery and foundation in the past, but they did not expect such a return on their investment.

"I have been a long-time supporter of this charity, but never expected to win anything of consequence," Mr. Caldwell stated. "But then, one always hopes!"

The Caldwells were at an island cottage in the region when the draw took place. A co-worker of their daughter Kathy called her to let her know what had happened; Kathy, who was staying at a nearby cottage, reportedly headed for her parents' place and gave them the good news.

Mr. Caldwell indicated he has no immediate plans for the money. "I plan to tuck it away for a rainy day," he stated. Mr. Caldwell's family founded Caldwell Linen Mills and used to be part-owner of the Hathaway shirt company based in Prescott.

The Caldwells plan on continuing their philanthropic support of the foundation as well as the diabetes education program at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital in Brockville.

Mrs. Caldwell, who has been active in diabetes education, noted two of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke.

To date, the lottery program has raised nearly $79 million for heart and stroke research. The foundation has contributed $383 million to research since its inception in 1952.

During that same time period, the death rates from cardiovascular disease and stroke have decreased by 57 and 68 per cent respectively.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"We took one of the more shabbier pieces of downtown
and made it look great."

Prescott graphic artist Chuck Street, commenting on the new look of a King Street building

Editor's Notebook

The beat goes on

The long and drawn-out process of determining the future of policing in Prescott has been frustrating for a lot of people, but those who played a role in setting the process in motion may want to review the situation before blaming others for the delays.

As the lawyer for the Prescott Police Association suggested at the recent judicial review, the presence of a fishy smell may have been detected by the Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services when it opted not to approve the disbandment application.

As has been noted privately by some members of the community, disbanding the municipal department is one way to deal with personnel issues (one of which was resolved when the former chief retired). There are those who will suggest by disbanding the Prescott Police Service, the town and police board would be wiping their hands of Constable Davis ­ the officer the OPP will not hire but recommended to the folks doing the hiring in Prescott. Some people may have passed judgement because of stories they have heard, but he remains a member of the town police department serving the community

There is also the matter of dispatch. It is no secret some council members past and present believe the town is paying too much for in-house police and fire dispatch, especially in a town that has a volunteer fire department; by going the OPP route, the town creates an opportunity to unload dispatch and obtain the service from another source.

In fairness, there are legitimate issues with respect to future policing costs and access to the wide range of investigative tools and services officers might need. It has also been noted the province seems to be doing its best to make it difficult for small communities to retain their own police departments. It should also be noted some officers may support the switch.

To those who say this process has been allowed to drag on for so long because of one person (the constable the OPP does not want to hire), keep in mind most of the players in the process could also be accused of contributing in their own way to this seemingly-endless saga.

At least there is some consolation for the town in all this. The OPP has been providing an officer to the Prescott Police Service to help bring the municipal department up to full complement. As long as there is the possibility of disbandment and an OPP contract, the town will likely continue to benefit from this freebie that has a value in excess of $70,000 per year.

No one person is to blame for this debacle; Prescott has not been well-served by the process and, to some extent, the participants.

Tim Ruhnke

Giant lummoxes a menace on Northern Ontario highways

CLUB HOUSE REMARKS BY David Dickenson

Until last week I had never encountered a moose and had no aspirations to be very close to one either.

Now, after a brush with a moose on my whirlwind 22-hour drive out to Winnipeg and back in the span of a week, I can honestly say I would not like to see another one ever again.

They are such a large, slow and dim-witted creature which is very clumsy and oafish-looking and apparently has a tendency to venture out onto the highways through Northern Ontario.

After successfully navigating our trail through North Bay and Sudbury until Sault Ste. Marie, I started to get tired and noticed for the first time a sign not only to warn you to watch for moose, but to watch for falling rocks as well.

It set me into caution mode even more than I was already since I was starting to get a little bit sleepy along the trip. Rocks are not meant to fall; they're rocks, they just sit there. If they just sit there, though, it would not necessitate a sign indicating to watch for falling ones. Rocks are not meant to fall.

Then there was the moose sign, which I took a little more lightly since this wasn't exactly Northern Exposure I was driving through. I figured I'd see a deer or maybe a fox (which I also did see and almost hit), but never expected to see the giant beast of a moose in front of me on the road less than 100 metres away during the stretch between Thunder Bay and Dryden.

After trying to figure out what the giant figure on the road in front of me was, I identified it as a moose and was set to drop a load in my pants.

Knowing that striking a small moose, yet alone the 8-10-foot-tall grey monster in front of me, would be likely death I did the first thing to come to my mind... swear like a banshee, scaring the crap out of my passenger.

With the flurry of four-letter expletives out of the way, I was able to focus on the task of flashing my lights, honking the horn, slowing and swerving to the left to narrowly miss the creature by less than 10 feet as he turned and bolted back into the bushes out of view.

For the rest of the trip, I don't think I ever felt sleepy again and was ready to keep going, though I was watching around every corner for one of those big stupid lummoxes lumbering about.

Every now and then you hear about a car hitting a deer or see the carcass of the animal on the side of the road, but never something so large and quite frankly scary as a moose.

The "Prescott" TV being marketed from coast to coast

FROM THE ARCHIVES

July 23, 1953

* RCA Victor Co. Ltd. has honoured the town by naming the new TV console being produced at the local electronics plant the "Prescott." Large advertisements in dailies from coast to coast this week announce the new set. Publicity of this type will help to make citizens across the Dominion conscious of the fact the Fort Town is becoming an electronics centre in a fast-growing industry.

One of the principal features of the set is a new super-sensitive magic monitor, said to be more effective than the methods used in other TV sets in holding the picture sharp and steady and screen out static while developing less flicker and less tendency to roll over. The RCA Picture Lock snaps pictures into place, locking them securely in focus. There is also greater picture brightness and reception.

Coligan Electric on St. Lawrence Street is the exclusive Prescott dealer of this 17-inch set that sells for $359.50.

July 24, 1963

* Although still under development, Grenville Park, just east of the bridge at Johnstown, has been opened to the public and has attracted nearly 3,000 people for picnics. A new road, parking lot, drilled well, swimming beach and entrance sign have been installed. A camping area is being established at the eastern end of the property. Gatekeepers are Cecil Bennett and W.L. Durant.

July 20, 1983

* The Ontario Ministry of the Environment will be taking a close look at fish caught in the St. Lawrence near here, double checking the findings of a federal study which showed high levels of lead in numerous species. The source of the lead is believed to be Maitland's DuPont plant, which produces tetraethyl lead, a gasoline additive designed to prevent knock in engines.

Future of historic churches could be deja vu for Prescott

FORT TOWN DIARY BY John A.H. Morris

Hardly a week passes that we do not hear a local or former resident reminisce on the demise of the old town hall and market building on the southwest corner of King and Centre streets back in 1962. All comments centre around the poor decision by the town fathers of 40 years ago to allow these architectural gems to be torn down, never to be seen again.

We went through this era and can give first-hand evidence that the decision to demolish the old town hall and adjoining market building-cum fire hall, was not made so much by the councils of 1958-62 era headed by former mayors Mark P. Salmon and Pat Kingston, but instead by councils of the 1940s and 50s led by former mayors such as Jack Horan, Lee McKnight, Bert McCauley, Jim Doyle and Harry Ranson who allowed these buildings to deteriorate to the point that demolition was the only alternative.

The excitement of having a new, modern Dominion Store supermarket and municipal parking lot on this corner instead of a condemned town hall and fire hall, was supported enthusiastically by practically every citizen in Prescott.

There was absolutely no "Save the Town Hall" movement in Prescott back in the late 1950s and early 60s. Council as well as the local citizenry was glad to see these old derelict structures demolished.

The availability of the then, well-preserved high school building on Dibble Street at a cost of a few thousand dollars, was looked upon as the coup of the decade by not only council but also the Chamber of Commerce and Prescott taxpayers.

It must be remembered that Prescott residents cared little about the town's history prior to 1960. This was the year the Grenville County Historical Society was revived, taking over the charter of the defunct Grenville Pioneer and History Society which had been established in 1891 but had been inactive for about 40 years.

The willingness of subsequent Prescott councils to allow historical municipal buildings to deteriorate and eventually succumb to the wrecking ball, was seen again at the turn of this century when a council that wanted to abandon the present town hall in favour of a new one on the downtown municipal parking lot, was turfed out of office by the local citizenry.

Present Mayor Robert Lawn ran for office successfully on a save-the-town-hall ticket and following a tough and sometimes acrimonious battle with some members of council to renovate the present town hall, accomplished his mandate. Renovations will be completed this September.

Thank you Mayor Lawn!

We reiterate this lengthy preamble on the preservation of old historical buildings in light of the dilemma facing some of our traditional religious congregations who are facing the possibility of the loss of their historical places of worship: i.e. St. John's Anglican Church - 1860; St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church - 1885; St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - 1890.

All are facing increased costs of maintenance and operation along with dwindling congregational support.

The Anglican church, at one time the most active of the protestant churches in Prescott and area, is suffering the same symptoms of 21st century demise, with the announcement earlier this month that as of January 2004, the church will become part of a three-point charge which will include North Augusta and Maitland. Administering the three parishes will be the Reverend Claude Delorme of Augusta. Present St. John's rector, Venerable Michael Pollesel, who has been serving the parish on a part-time basis, will resume full-time responsibilities with the diocese in Kingston.

Keeping three historic buildings open year-round to serve three diminishing congregations is not practical, and a more realistic solution will have to be found not only in Augusta-Prescott, but throughout both urban and rural parishes across Canada.

Other than luring the hundreds of thousands of parishioners, who have abandoned their parishes over the past four decades, back to church to become active members of their parish once again, the Anglican Church's hierarchy seems to be void of any church-saving procedures with the exception of prayer.

Locally, unless those who profess to be Anglicans start returning to church and supporting their parish, St. John's will have to be sold or demolished in a couple of years. The same threat stands over other historic parishes throughout all of rural Eastern Ontario.

Wonder what our descendants' attitudes toward today's parishioners will be when they have only a photograph to remember one of the most beautiful houses of worship this country has seen over the past century-plus!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Cardinal residents need more say

The Editor;

In response to Mr. Sloan's concerns regarding Cardinal residents' ability to handle their financial responsibilities now and in the future, I would like to inform him that prior to amalgamation Cardinal's finances were in the black.

If the present council continues to spend money like drunken sailors we will all be in financial trouble.

Some glaring examples of overspending are:

1) The Walter Street-Lambert Street fiasco

2) The nonsense over the garbage bags instead of continuing to use the stickers (Are we still considering building a storage shed to hold the bags?)

3) Putting a 10-inch line back the Shanly Road to provide water to the 730 Truck Stop at a cost to Cardinal taxpayers of over $650,000.

Now, there is this great rush to move the library into the former municipal building. Everyone knows the agenda is to have this a "done deal" before the fall election, even though the Friends group has spent approximately $50,000 on the library in renovations, etc.

Moving the library may be a good idea for various reasons. However, I understand there will be approximately 600 square feet of extra room for books.

Does that much space really warrant the added expense that will be necessary to turn the municipal building into a library? Has this been budgeted for? What exactly will be the cost to the taxpayers? Will it be charged only to Cardinal residents? Remember, Cardinal was charged to help close the Edwardsburgh dump.

I also notice that not one person on the "ad hoc" committee is from Cardinal. Is that a coincidence?

I think it's time for Cardinal people to have a little more say in what is being done to us and our town.

Gail Burrell
Cardinal

Gathering for seniors wins praise

The Editor;

I would like to take this opportunity to commend O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer for making their facilities available to the whole community of Prescott. In particular, I would like to mention the time set aside for seniors to gather ­ at no cost ­ for conversation and refreshments or card games, board games and other activities. It is an informal time, with no strings attached, such as shopping at their store.

Unfortunately, few seniors are taking advantage of this opportunity. We would like to see more of you on the last Wednesday of each month from 1 to 2:30. Maryalice takes good care of us, and I don't think she really likes to pour all of that unused tea and coffee down the drain. Come and join us, won't you?

June Follows
Prescott

Scottish Children relocated to Canada sought for reunion

The Editor;

During the period 1896 to 1936, more than 7,000 Scottish children were relocated to Canada as part of an enormous re-settlement program.

Organized by William Quarrier's Orphan Homes of Scotland, the children were sent to Belleville and later Brockville, Ontario into receiving homes.

From there, they went on to work on Ontario farms or as household help. Today more than 150,000 Canadians can trace their heritage to these Scottish children. We are trying to contact these family members.

Quarriers Canadian Family, the association of descendants of the children, is planning a reunion tentatively set for Nov. 1 at the Waterfront Holiday Inn in Kingston. Rooms will be available at special rates. Staff from Quarriers Scotland will be in attendance with genealogical information.

As many of the last Quarriers immigrant boys and girls are passing on we are also anxious to capture their stories and compile information for future generations.

If you have or suspect that you have this Scottish heritage, please join us. Bring your own memorabilia to the meeting. We have much to share.

If you would like to attend, it is very important that we hear from you as soon as possible. Please contact me by e-mail at traerwardle@sympatico.ca, call (416) 482-5017, or mail Fred Wardle, 382 Balliol Street, Toronto, M4S 1E2.

Fred Wardle
Toronto

CORRECTION

There was an omission in the Maynard Public School Grade 8 award winners list that appeared in last week's graduation supplement. The list should have noted Sarah Perrin was a recipient of the principal's award.

The Journal apologizes for the error. Here is the complete list of award winners:

Grade 8 Award Winners

English: Jennifer Baguss,
Kelly McMullen, Amber Moulton

Math: Marc Paquette, Andrew McCaw, Kevin Hilborn

Science: Jaime Grimes

History: Kailee Travis

Geography: Peter Lyon

Visual Arts: Dana Sheridan

Drama and Dance: Amy Mills

Music: Maggie Clarke

French: Alyssa Macdonald

Top Female Athlete: Jaime Grimes

Top Male Athlete: Steve Craig-Pettem, Matthew Leeder

Principal's Award: Sarah Perrin,

Alyssa Macdonald

Vincent Finn Memorial Citizenship: Clayton Dunnington,
Kelly McMullen, Jessica Crawford

Yard sale helps library

SPENCERVILLE ­ A yard sale in support of the Friends of the Edwardsburgh Library (Spencerville) will take place Saturday, July 26 from 8 am to 2 pm in the exhibit building at the Spencerville Fair Grounds.

Sale items can be dropped off July 23 and 25 between 6 and 7 pm. To donate items, call Nancy at 658-2126 or Linda at 658-2986.

Summer barbecue date at recreation centre has been changed

WALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATT

We appreciate those who help to keep our gardens and lawns well kept. Even the small gestures such as dead-heading a few flowers or pulling the odd weed helps to keep the overall work to a minimum. Our "rain man" faithfully keeps things watered. I'm also pleased people take the time to enjoy the blooms.

We have changed our summer barbecue to Aug. 1 at 5 pm. Since this will be our "steak" evening, we must know in advance if you plan to join us. Call 925-5300.

Card game winners: Monday bridge ­ 1st, Charlie Steiner; 2nd, Joyce Nesbitt; door prize, Bea Hemsley. Fun bridge ­ 1st, Jean Farlinger. Wednesday night bridge ­ 1st, Andy Britnell and Eleanor Gilligan; 2nd, Ruth Britnell; door, Richard Kingston. Thursday night euchre ­ 1st, Jeannine Marion; 2nd, Bea Hemsley; 3rd, Eddie Arcand; door, Jean King.

Cardinal & District News

COUNCIL NEWS

Big turnout from residents at council

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SPENCERVILLE - Township council had its largest crowd of the year at Monday's council meeting.

More than 30 residents showed up to take in the 55-minute meeting, much to the mayor's approval.

"It's nice to see them all out here for this," said Mayor Dave Dobbie.

The crowd, however, expressed its discontent, with most hoping to hear if there were answers from the list of eight concerns members of the Cardinal Ratepayers and Tenants Association had expressed during Larry Dishaw's presentation to the Public Works Committee last Wednesday in Cardinal.

"We're here about the water meters," stated Cardinal resident Doug Shaver. "We want an answer, but (Public Works Chair and Ward One Councillor Bill) Sloan isn't here."

Dobbie explained Sloan was not able to make it to the meeting, but the group would get a response to their concerns at the next possible chance - the Aug. 20 meeting of the Public Works Committee at 7:30 pm at the Cardinal Water Treatment Plant.

Discussion of official plan pulled from agenda

SPENCERVILLE - At Monday's regular council meeting Administration Committee Chair and Ward One Councillor Peggy Taylor invited all of council to attend the next meeting of the committee in order to work on the official plan.

Taylor, who along with fellow councillors noticed a number of mistakes in the mapping and other issues, made the request after the item was pulled from Monday's meeting.

Mayor Dave Dobbie agreed with Taylor's request.

"Council really needs to sit down to discuss this," said Dobbie. "Right now it's reading three different documents at the same time and it's confusing."

Taylor suggested that council request Planner Glen Tunnock work the plan into a single document.

"We're one township and should only be one document," said Taylor. "It would make things easier."

Dobbie added, "It makes sense really. Right now it's a nightmare to read. Council by all means should come to the next admin meeting. This is what is going to guide us in the future."

Road work behind schedule

CARDINAL - An update on the Shanly Road project was provided at last Wednesday's Public Works Committee Meeting at the Water Treatment Plant in Cardinal.

Committee Chair Bill Sloan indicated the project was a little behind schedule, but the contractor still expects the work to be completed by the Aug. 29 completion date.

Currently, waterlines have been installed and portions tested, while installation of the manholes was progressing.

The committee was briefed on the quality of the surface material; recommendations on placing increased granular and a geotextile are being considered and priced.

Sloan also indicated discussions between the township and the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville will be required to determine how to proceed and share and additional costs.

Large crowd floods water plant to seek public meeting on meters

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

CARDINAL - More than 60 members of the Cardinal Ratepayers and Tenants Association showed up at the tiny meeting room at the Cardinal Water Treatment Plant for the opening of water meter tenders at last Wednesday's Public Works Committee meeting.

Three responses to the tender were opened at the meeting, including bids from G.C. Toshack, Canadian Water Services and Neptune Technologies, with various proposals involving different types of meters. Canadian Water Services put in two bids - one to supply meters using the automatic read Invensys system at $179,982.17 - and the second to use the Itron Automatic Reader for $169,870.20. G.C. Toshack placed two bids as well, with the first using a Neptune meter which will run $206,125.21 and the second with a ABB-Elster meter which will run $189,813.05. Neptune Technologies of Mississauga submitted a single bid using its own meter and auto-read system, which will cost $183,353.76.

Former Cardinal reeve Larry Dishaw was granted permission to address the committee and request a public meeting to better inform the Cardinal residents of the possibility of water meters being installed in the village.

Ratepayers crammed into the room, with some having to listen in from the hallway as Dishaw addressed numerous concerns expressed by the residents at a June 10 ratepayers meeting.

The ratepayers are seeking answers on numerous areas of the proposed project including the types of water meters that would be installed, the location of commercial and residential properties, rates, future billing and possible grant funding availability, the extension of water and sewer north to the 730 Truck Stop and the possibility of installing test meters similar to those Iroquois had already installed.

Ward One Councillor Dan McDonald questioned the former reeve about the history of the water meter debate in the village prior to amalgamation.

"We looked at the possibility of meters," said Dishaw, "but we maintained it was not feasible to do so. That's one of the reasons the plant was built. Because of the unlooped lines they would have to pay to flush out their own lines."

Chair of the Public Works Committee, Councillor Bill Sloan, responded to some of the group's concerns.

"We had a public meeting on Aug. 22 of last year on the subject," said Sloan. "We'll take this under advisement, get answers and get back to them."

Sloan also indicated he would go over the tender bids with Cardinal Water Plant Chief Operator Jim Grant and township CAO/Clerk Stephen McDonald and bring them back to the table at the Aug. 20 public works meeting, which will be held at the water treatment plant at 7:30 pm.

Careless driving charge laid

CARDINAL ­ In response to a traffic complaint, OPP constables Tyler Boutilier and Barry Johnston were in the village July 18 at about 2:50 am. A blue vehicle had reportedly been driven aggressively through Cardinal that morning. The officers observed a vehicle travelling erratically on John and Lewis streets; the vehicle was stooped and the driver arrested. Peter Durant, 22, of Augusta Township was charged with careless driving; the vehicle was towed.

Last year's session was not open to public, councillor says

SPENCERVILLE - Ward Two Councillor Peggy Taylor requested to clarify a memo she had received before Monday's council meeting which indicated a public meeting had been held last August regarding water meters.

Taylor, who was chair of the Environmental Services Committee at the time, explained the meeting to discuss the possibility of water meters in the village of Cardinal wasn't a public meeting, but just a meeting at which President of the Cardinal Ratepayers and Tenants Association Sharan Mathieu and Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal Business Association President Charlie Burrell were invited to attend and provide feedback.

"It was a meeting of the heads of the business association, ratepayers and anyone else who heard of it by way of mouth," explained Taylor. "It was more or less just a jumping off point on the topic. I wouldn't want it misconstrued as a public meeting."

Hazardous waste disposal day in August

SPENCERVILLE - Township CAO/Clerk Stephen McDonald announced at Monday's council meeting a household hazardous waste day will be held in August.

The hazardous waste day has been slated for Saturday, Aug. 23 from 8:30 am until 11:30 am at the municipal garage outside of Spencerville.

Take a breather when air is bad

LEEDS AND GRENVILLE ­ The Lung Association has suggestions to help cope with the heat and poor air quality this summer.

People should use their judgement when planning outdoor activities. High-impact outdoor activities, especially in the afternoon when smog levels are at their highest, may induce breathing difficulties.

Common symptoms of over-exposure to smog or poor air quality include chest pain, tightness of the chest, coughing and wheezing. If this happens, slow the pace of activity or stop altogether.

Exercising in a suitable indoor environment should be considered. If exercising outdoors, avoid high-traffic areas or locations near other pollution sources.

Anyone who experiences breathing problems should contact a doctor or health-care provider or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

For more information, call The Lung Association Information Line at 1-800-972-2636. The association focuses on air quality and its effects on lung health, as well as the prevention and control of asthma, chronic lung disease and smoking.

CARDINAL'S PAST

July 11, 1963

* Advertisement: Cook's Meat Market, Cardinal. Specials this week: Libby Deep Brown Beans, 2 for 35 cents; Delmonte Peas, 2 for 35 cents; pork chops, 79 cents/pound; ground beef, 59 cents/pound; blade roast beef, 39 cents/pound.

July 13, 1983

* The community is benefitting from the Summer Canada 1983 make-work program now under way in the village. Several students will be sharing 12 weeks of physical labour to improve local park lands. They are Cindy Perry, Jean Plume, David Patrick, Tony O'Connell, Julie Robichaud, Nancy Kavanaugh, Brent Scott and Mike Hoy.

* Staffing the Cardinal swimming pool this summer are instructor Jill Murphy, lifeguard Stephanie St. Louis; assistant lifeguard Michelle McNeilly; booth attendant Mary Clare Gladstone; assistant lifeguard Greg Gaylord; instructor Ken Cook; and pool supervisor Leianna Linnen.

July 14, 1993

* More than 80 former students of Benson Public and Cardinal High School got together for a reunion last weekend in Cardinal. Graduates travelled from as far away as Regina, Saskatchewan, Quebec, the Maritimes and the Toronto area to attend the event. Reunion organizers were Gloria Purcell and Edna Magee.

July 21, 1993

* Danielle Smail of the Cardinal Figure Skating Club is attending the prestigious Eastern Ontario Section Training Seminar this week at the Nepean Sportsplex.

Sea Sharks snag third place at Johnstown competition

JOHNSTOWN - The Cardinal Sea Sharks sank their teeth into the competition, coming away with a third place finish at the swim meet hosted by the Johnstown Bear Paws Saturday.

The Sharks, coached by Julia Jodoin, had 37 competitors at the meet including four swimmers with top overall finishes in their age groups, including Nicholas Tobin as the top boy six and under, Taylor Bonvie as the top seven and eight year old girl, Carrie Calhoun as the top 11 and 12 year old girl and Ryan Sullivan; who tied with a Chesterville swimmer for the top 13 to 14 year old boy.

Girls six and under

Katelind Biccum, first, butterfly; third, breast stroke and freestyle

Melanie Riddell, third, butterfly; fourth, breast stroke and freestyle

Boys six and under

Jake Buchanan, second, butterfly; fifth, breast stroke

Bradley Douesnard, fourth, freestyle and breast stroke

Ryan Leggo, first, freestyle and butterfly

Keith Taylor, third, butterfly; sixth, breast stroke

Nicholas Tobin, first, backcrawl and breast stroke; second, freestyle

Girls seven and eight

Taylor Bonvie, first, freestyle, butterfly and breast stroke

Guin Taylor, fourth, backcrawl; fifth, breast stroke; sixth, freestyle

Boys seven and eight

Jesse Buchanan, third, freestyle; fourth, backcrawl

Gunner Gill, fifth, freestyle and breast stroke

Jody Sullivan, fourth, freestyle; sixth, breast stroke

Girls nine and ten

McKenzie Gill, second, individual medley; sixth, breaststroke

Megan Tobin, second, butterfly and backcrawl; third, breast stroke

Boys nine and ten

Devon Bonvie, first, butterfly; second, freestyle; third, breast stroke

Beau Jodoin, sixth, breast stroke

Brandon Peeler, fifth, backcrawl

Shane Riddell, second, individual medley; third, butterfly and backcrawl

Girls 11 and 12

Carrie Calhoun, first, individual medley, freestyle and butterfly

Chelsea Edwards, third, backcrawl; fourth, breast stroke; sixth, freestyle

Brittany Leggo, sixth, butterfly and breast stroke

Jennifer Schrader, fifth, butterfly

Charlene Smith, first, breast stroke; second, butterfly and individual medley

Carley Sullivan, first backcrawl; second, freestyle; third, breast stroke

Boys 11 and 12

Dylan MacDonald, fourth, breast stroke; sixth, backcrawl and freestyle

Girls 13 and 14

Kristen Jessome, first, individual medley and butterfly; second, freestyle

Lucy Jodoin, third, butterfly

Amanda Riddell, fifth, individual medley and breast stroke

Krista Schrader, third, individual medley; sixth, freestyle

Amanda Smith, second, backcrawl and breast stroke; third,
freestyle

Boys 13 and 14

Ryan Sullivan, first, backcrawl; second, breast stroke and freestyle

Girls 15 and over

Whitney Kitchen, second, backcrawl; third, freestyle

Relays

Girls eight and under (Katelind Biccum, Taylor Bonvie, Guin Taylor, Melanie Riddell), second freestyle and medley

Boys eight and under (Gunner Gill, Ryan Leggo, Kyle Peeler), second, freestyle

Boys eight and under (Jesse Buchanan, Keith Taylor, Bradley Doesnard), third, freestyle

Boys eight and under (Jody Sullivan, Nicholas Tobin, Jake Buchanan), fourth, freestyle

Boys eight and under (Bradley Doesdard, Kyle Peeler, Ryan Leggo, Gunner Gill), second, medley

Boys eight and under (Jesse Buchanan, Jake Buchanan, Nicholas Tobin, Jody Sullivan), third, medley

Girls nine and ten (Brandon Peeler, Shane Riddell, Beau Jodoin, Nathan Biccum), second, freestyle and medley

Girls 11 and 12 (Jennifer Schrader, Chelsea Edwards, Brittany Leggo, Charlene Smith), first, freestyle and medley

Girls 13 and 14 (Carrie Calhoun, Lucy Jodoin, Kristen Jessome), second, freestyle and medley

Girls 13 and 14 (Carley Sullivan, Amanda Riddell, Kayla Munnings), third, medley; fourth, freestyle

Boys 13 and 14 (Ryan Sullivan, Dylan MacDonald, Devon Bonvie), second, freestyle

Boys 13 and 14 (Dylan MacDonald, Devon Bonvie), second, medley

Girls 15 and over (Whitney Kitchen, Amanda Smith, Krista Schrader), first, freestyle and medley

(Results for the Johnstown Bear Paws swim team were not available as of press time.)

Area pair ready for provincial little league championships

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

BROCKVILLE - A pair of South Grenville ball players playing for the Brockville Legion Majors All-Stars Little League team is tasting the ultimate thrill of competition as their team began hosting the Provincial Little League Championships Monday at Brackenreid Field in Brockville.

Justin Sutherland of Algonquin and Payton Williams of Prescott have been working hard throughout the season to prepare for the championships, and the duo has been looking forward to the challenge.

"Yeah, we're really excited to play in this," said Sutherland. "We get to play some good teams.

Williams added, "It's a high caliber of teams we will be getting to play. It will be great to get out on the field playing these teams and having fun."

The duo has some experience playing the teams of the same caliber as those participating in the tournament, giving them some idea what to expect.

"We played Oakville at our Charlie Publow tournament," explained Williams. "We lost both games to them, but it was 2-0 and 8-5 so it was still pretty close."

Over the nine-day tournament, the club expects to play at least 3 games, being not only the host team, but the District 7 champions. The Legion team won the District 7 championship last Thursday with a 5-0 win over the Upper Canada All-Stars, with Williams and Sutherland in the teams starting line up.

Williams, a second baseman, is excited to be taking part in the tournament and hopes for a strong showing at the event.

"We're pretty good," said Williams. "We've improved a lot over the season and have been practicing hard for this, we should be alright."

Sutherland, a left fielder, figures the team will be alright if they can play to its strengths.

"We have really strong batting and defence," explained Sutherland. "We just got three new bats which could help. I think we could move on at the tournament."

The duo indicated it has no good luck charms or superstitions it will look to heading into the tournament, giving a simple explanation for its success so far.

"It's just talent and hard work," said Williams.

The team will play its third game of the tournament today at 1 pm at Brackenreid against Windsor West, with some of the members of the team competing in the tournament's skills competition Thursday morning at 9 am.

Piranhas score fourth place finish at Bear Paws swim meet

JOHNSTOWN - The Prescott Piranhas swim team got a good start to the season, finishing fourth overall Saturday at the Johnstown Bear Paws Swim Meet.

The team boasted numerous top finishes in age groups including Jackie Mills in the girls nine and ten year olds, Kevin Cummings in the boys nine and ten year olds, Jacob Hayes in the boys 11 and 12 year olds and Amanda Blue in the girls 15 and over.

Piranhas coach Katie Graham was happy with the team's performance. "It's great to see how all the swimmers both new and old came together as a team," said Graham. "It was a good way to start the season off right."

Girls six and under

Emily Crozier, first, freestyle; second, butterfly and breast
stroke

Boys six and under

Zachary Shankar, second, backcrawl and breast stroke; third, freestyle

Girls seven and eight

Mallory Gilson, second, backcrawl; third, freestyle and breast stroke

Boys seven and eight

Jesse Boyd, first, butterfly; third, breast stroke

Greg Bradley, second, butterfly; third, backcrawl; fourth, breast stroke

Matt Fox, first, backcrawl; second, freestyle and breast stroke

Adam Norton, fifth, backcrawl; sixth, freestyle

Girls nine and ten

Jackie Mills, first, freestyle, butterfly and breast stroke

Katie Dukelow, fourth, butterfly; fifth, backcrawl

Jenny Minish, fifth, butterfly

Shannon Steenwyk, fifth, breast stroke

Boys nine and ten

Kevin Cummings, first, individual medley and backcrawl; second, butterfly

Matt Boyd, fourth, backcrawl; fifth, freestyle

Dan Mills, second, breast
stroke; fourth, butterfly; sixth, freestyle

Girls 11 and 12

Charlotte Rothgeb, third, individual medley; fourth, freestyle and butterfly

Sarah Steenwyk, second, backcrawl; fifth, breast stroke

Holly Crozier, fourth, backcrawl

Hope Dalton, sixth, backcrawl

Boys 11 and 12

Jacob Hayes, first, individual medley and freestyle; second, backcrawl

Girls 13 and 14

Kim Murdoch, fourth, individual medley and freestyle

Amy Mills, third, backcrawl and breast stroke

Michelle Mills, fourth, backcrawl; sixth, breast stroke

Boys 13 and 14

Dylan Hayes, second, backcrawl; fourth, breast stroke

Nathaniel Hayes, first, breast stroke

Girls 15 and over

Amanda Blue, first, individual medley, freestyle and breast stroke

Relays

Boys eight and under (Adam Norton, Brett Van Stralen, Greg Bradley and Zachary Shankar), first medley; second, freestyle

Boys nine and ten (Dan Mills, Matt Boyd, Kevin Cummings, Matt Fox), first, medley and freestyle

Boys nine and ten (Ryan Van Stralen, Jesse Boyd, Kris Bradley, Alex Breedon) third, medley and freestyle

Girls nine and ten (Sarah Norton, Jenny Minish, Shannon Steenwyk, Mallory Gilson) fifth, medley and freestyle

Girls nine and ten (Katie Dukelow, Michaela Mills, Jackie Mills), third, medley and freestyle

Girls 11 and 12 (Sarah Steenwyk, Holly Crozier, Hope Dalton, Charlotte Rothgeb), second, medley; third, freestyle

Girls 13 and 14 (Amy Mills, Michelle Mills, Kim Murdoch) third, medley and freestyle

Boys 13 and 14 (Jacob Hayes, Dylan Hayes, Nathaniel Hayes), first, medley and freestyle

Aces score big win over Chiefs in fastball

DOMVILLE - The Domville Aces defeated the Landsdowne Chiefs 23-2 in their final regular season game in the North Leeds Men's Fastball League Thursday, July 17.

Player/coach Charlie Murray was the winning pitcher, with Mark Elliott and Hugh Murray providing some relief help in the later innings to preserve the win.

Elliott and Hugh Murray also led the Aces offensive performance with three hits apiece, including a team leading third home run of the season for Hugh Murray.

Jeff June, Scott Murray, Tyler Beach, Charlie Murray, Devin Payne and the team's leading hitter, Derek June, each chipped in with two hits apiece, while Derek Prosser, Eric Fowler and club ace Keith Fowler each had one hit in the game.

Domville starts its playoff drive with the first game of its best-of-seven series Thursday at 8:30 pm against the Lyn Lightning in Domville.

Selleck scores five in Grenville Fish & Game Club victory

PRESCOTT - The Grenville Fish and Game Club (GFGC) managed a 5-2 win over Playit Star in Under-6 soccer action Saturday at South Grenville District High School.

GFGC was led by Payton Selleck who scored all five of the Fish and Game Club's goals.

Cameron Beaver scored a pair in response for Playit Star, but the effort proved too little as Selleck guided his team to victory.

Under-16

Watermark Printing 6

Robert Amell (3), Jordon McDougall, Brandon Amell, Joel Haystead

Gateway Packaging 3

Kim Murdock (2), Vince
Francica

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 5

Matthew Deeks (2), Cody Warren (2), Jacob Casselman

Southport 4

Nick Gould (3), Jordon McMullen

Watermark Printing 2

Brandon Spencer, Joshua Couperus

Hartley Sports 1

Jacob Rette

DWJ Plumbing & Sons 3

Nick Maggio (2), Josh Whalen

Gateway Packaging 2

Vince Francica (2)

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 6

Matthew Deeks (3), Cody Warren (2), Michael Marchand

Grenville Towing 1

Aaron Lavallee

Southport 2

Michael Yandeau, Colton Reid

Hartley Sports 1

Larry Cardinal

Canadian Tire 3

Jennifer Torrance, Denis Heldens, Matt Hayes

Grenville Towing 0

No goal scorers

DWJ Plumbing & Sons 5

Nick Maggio (3), Joshua Joudoin, Josh Whelan

Canadian Tire 3

Matt Hayes (2), Maggie Hutton

Under-12

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 5

Ian King (2), Devon Lebrun, Rebekka Latocha, Halle McFarlane

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 0

No goal scorers

Shriners 1

Sloan Jarvis

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 1

Cody Liezert

Giant Tiger 1

Devon Deschamps

B.W. Freer Electrical 1

Michael Thomas

Beach Home Hardware 1

Cody Patenaude

Grenville Castings 1

Taylor Garswood

Shriners 4

Sean Perrin (3), Tyson
Lefebvre

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 1

Ryan Pyke

B.W. Freer Electrical 2

Jordan Turcotte (2)

Beach Home Hardware 2

Skylar Fraser, Cody Patenaude

Grenville Castings 0

No goal scorers

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 0

No goal scorers

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 2

Ryan St. John (2)

Giant Tiger 2

Devon Deschamps (2)

Under-10

Playit Star 7

Jeremy Laplante-Lock (2), Tobias Barkley, Damien Van hyning, Chelsea Amell, Brendan O'Hanlon, Michael Lawless

Grenville Pharmacy 0

No goal scorers

Mac's Convenience Stores 5

Coleman Colpitts (4), Dawn Wright

Danani Flooring 0

No goal scorers

Prescott Kinsmen 5

Drew Johnston (2), Garret Richards (2), Emily Colwell

Splash Well Drilling 4

Sean Blackburn (2), Ryan Van Stralen (2)

TD Canada Trust 1

Trent Corney

Seaway Physiotherapy 0

No goal scorers

Royal Bank 3

Michael Edwards, Ethan Zahn, Patrick Spencer

Kiwanis 0

No goal scorers

Under-8

Tropical Pools 2

Auston Wickware, Dakota Thauvette

Prophet's Trophies 2

Christian Zahn (2)

Prescott IDA 4

John Lawless (2), Zack

Sukunda (2)

M.T.J.B. 1

Alex Boswall

Hometown Heating 2

Matthew Pettem (2)

Compendium Group Inc. 0

No goal scorers

Playit Star 2

Isaac Scott, Curtis Ross

S.L. Printing Devils 1

Kennedy Murphy

Under-6

Grenville Fish & Game 5

Payton Selleck (5)

Playit Star 2

Cameron Beaver (2)

Star Security 6

Jonathan Noonan (3), Courtney Crowder (2), Travis Mcauley

Tichborne Auto Supply 0

No goal scorers

Chevron Construction 2

Spencer Ross, Terri Anna Libby

Beck's Construction 0

No goal scorers

Star Security 7

Travis Mcauley (3), Jesse Lother (2), Jonathan Noonan (2)

Grenville Fish & Game 1

Payton Selleck

Prescott Chiros 3

Mason Wyatt (2), Zach
Shankar

Tichborne Auto Supply 2

Chad Fretwell, Jordie Bernier

Playit Star 2

Olivia Dixon, Cameron Beaver

Beck's Construction 0

No goal scorers

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Coerver holding second annual residential camp next week

MAITLAND - Coerver Coaching Canada East will be holding its second annual residential soccer camp running from Sunday, July 27 until August 2 at Grenville Christian College in Maitland.

Along with the residential junior and senior academies, there will also be day camps for junior, seniors and mighty mites.

This year's goalkeepers academy will be one of the main features of the week with Fulham F.C. Goalkeepers coach Les Cleevely on hand to help coach the goaltenders.

For more information contact Martin Noe at 925-2653 or visit the Coerver web site at www.coerver-canada.com.

RSL Kings holding pre-season conditions camps in August

SPENCERVILLE - The Rideau St. Lawrence Kings hockey teams are getting set for their upcoming seasons as they are preparing to hold conditioning camps in Leeds and Grenville in the month of August.

The camps will run from August 9 until August 22 and provide skaters with roughly 20 hours of ice time.

The Spencerville Arena will play host to the bantam, midget and junior aged camps, while the atom and peewee camps will be held at the Brockville Youth Arena.

For more information on the camps, contact Rideau-St. Lawrence Kings 1st Vice-President Karen Conquer at (613) 258-4933.

Golf club hitting heart of season for big-time competition

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Golf Club is preparing to start a very busy stretch of the season which will see numerous big events for local golfers.

This Saturday and Sunday, the club will be hosting the annual Member/Guest tournament with clubhouse bragging rights on the line.

On July 29, the club will host a Ladies' Invitational tournament, to be followed by Ladies qualifying on August 3 and August 9.

The annual Mixed Captain and Crew will take place Aug.10.

For more information, contact the pro shop at 925-5370.

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