VOL. 173, NO. 44~ PRESCOTT, ONTARIO ~ October 29, 2003

Homeowners caught in middle of annexation

Augusta residents say they do not want to be used

in attempted land grab

By Monica Whitney, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT ­ A handful of Augusta Township homeowners on County Road 2 at the western limit to Prescott are fed up and feel like they're being used as pawns in a game of annexation between municipalities.

"We're being held hostage here," said homeowner Don Pender, who along with his wife Ann is acting as spokesperson for the group of five homeowners caught in the middle of drinking water regulations set down by the Ministry of the Environment (MOE). A trailer park and a farm are also affected by the situation.

While the residents technically reside in Augusta, they receive their water from Prescott. A seven-foot-wide strip of the Pender's land that runs the length of the property from County Road 2 is in Prescott.

The Penders contacted The Journal to set the record straight they do not have a water problem, they will not pay hefty bills to have the water tested, and they want to remain residents of Augusta. They're tired of being used by the town to pursue what they call a land grab from the township.

The trouble started in April when the MOE informed Augusta the properties would be subject to expensive water testing and reporting because they receive water from another municipality. The owners were informed by Augusta CAO Sharon Wilkinson they would have to bear thousands of dollars in costs to adhere to the regulations.

The water was being tested weekly by the Ontario Clean Water Agency; the Penders said it has been tested daily since June at one of the properties and they believe the practice is continuing.

So far, they haven't received a bill, but say they're not paying anyway. The Penders began a letter and phone campaign with various government officials, including with Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman, Liberal leader Dalton McGuinty's office, the Ontario Ombudsman, the two municipalities, MOE and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing.

They didn't get far, but Mrs. Pender did learn there were 111 similar situations pending in the province. "This got my dander up," she said, noting a stack of documentation collected in their travels to find a solution.

Finally, on the morning of Oct. 6, the Penders received in the mail a letter from the MOE stating the situation could be easily resolved by a simple written agreement between Prescott and Augusta.

"It's not a complex thing," Mr. Pender said, noting the water issue should be separate from the town's desire to annex their property. After receiving the letter, Mr. Pender said, he took it and read it that afternoon to Prescott Councillor Terry McConnell, chair of the town's transportation and environment committee that pushed through council that night a resolution to authorize annexation discussions with the township despite knowledge of the letter. Mr. Pender added he made a copy of the letter for McConnell a short time later and handed it to him.

But Prescott was already eyeing annexation as the solution, and it hasn't covered up the fact it needs more land to grow. The homeowners had also signed a document indicating they were in favour of annexation. However, on Oct. 14 they revoked that decision in a letter, stating they had become aware their property taxes would rise drastically if they came under Prescott's wing, and annexation was no longer necessary to solve the water issue. They also urged the two municipalities to come together and sign an agreement regarding the water.

McConnell indicated only that Mr. Pender read the MOE letter to him Oct. 6 while he was busy and he knew it existed, but that it was necessary to go ahead with the resolution that night.

McConnell also stated it's important all members of the council meet, and not just the mayor and reeve and respective lawyers as suggested by the township, since the mayor of Prescott cannot represent his (McConnell's) point of view.

He further stated annexation remains critical since it is not fair that "Augusta takes all the taxes" and Prescott is stuck with the liability without knowing what the future implications could be of delivering water to another municipality. He said the residents got "spooked" by the township suggesting their taxes would increase drastically.

McConnell noted he does not feel comfortable with the simple signed agreement between the two municipalities that was recommended by MOE, and would be reluctant to sign such a document. "There's more to it than Augusta let's on," he said, adding he wants to do his job properly for the people of Prescott, bring in the proper professionals and help the homeowners affected.

The properties have been receiving water from Prescott since 1958.

The entire issue represents "colossal stupidity," Mr. Pender said. "I don't care about annexation right now. I want my water problem resolved. It's a land grab; it has nothing to do with water."

"There was never a water problem to begin with," added Mrs. Pender, noting she is exasperated with the situation that has created a lot of stress.

THIS WEEK

Economic development co-ordinator hired

BROCKVILLE ­ Leeds and Grenville has a new economic development co-ordinator.

Vincent Germani has accepted an offer for the newly-created position, the united counties announced last Wednesday.

The Joint Services Committee of Leeds and Grenville, which includes representation from Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and Prescott, added economic development to its mandate earlier this year. An annual budget of $100,000 was established.

The new co-ordinator had recently served in economic development roles for the towns of Whitby and Richmond Hill.

Germani signed a one-year contract; the position will be reviewed and reassessed by the committee at the end of the contract.

Flu shot clinic to be held in Spencerville Monday

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ The next influenza immunization clinic open to the public will be held Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 3 to 7 pm at Centennial '67 Public School in Spencerville.

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is presenting numerous free flu shot clinics throughout the region.

The Cardinal and District Community Centre will be the location of a clinic Friday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. A flu shot clinic will also be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 7 pm at South Grenville District High School in Prescott.

MPP Runciman named opposition house leader

TORONTO ­ Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman has been appointed house leader of the Official Opposition party at Queen's Park.

Progressive Conservative Leader Ernie Eves announced the opposition portfolios last Wednesday, a day before the swearing in of Premier Dalton McGuinty and his Liberal cabinet.

Eves stated in a news release the Liberals made at least 231 campaign promises leading to the Oct. 2 election. "We'll be watching the government closely to hold them accountable to Ontarians," Eves said.

Paying tribute to the Mayor of King Street

PRESCOTT ­ A simple man who did simple things.

This is how Norman Gerald Shedrick was described at a memorial service held in his honour Friday morning in Prescott.

Gerald died on the morning of Oct. 21 when he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle on County Road 18 just north of town. He was 54.

News of Gerald's death spread quickly throughout the community, especially in the downtown area where he was a well-known and liked personality who performed errands for several merchants over the years. His passing saddened many people in town who were used to seeing him walking downtown, saying hello and visiting people in stores.

Shortly after the collision, donations for a proper headstone for Gerald began to emerge. As of earlier this week, more than $4,000 had been raised. Some of the money will be spent on a memorial bench (and possibly a second bench) for Gerald that will be placed on King Street.

Another example of how much Gerald meant to the community was evident Friday morning at the Chris Slater Funeral Home. An overflow crowd attended Gerald's funeral.

Father John Appelman referred to Gerald's efforts to help the merchants. Even simple acts like being a messenger are important and should be valued, the priest noted. Gerald's passing provides an opportunity for others to renew their faith and appreciate who he was, according to Appelman.

A wreath and several bouquets of flowers were placed at the side of the road near the scene of the collision.

In a 1993 Prescott Journal feature written by Melissa Batchilder, Gerald said he would come downtown early every morning for coffee. "Then I'll help anyone who needs it," he added.

Gerald said he would only do one job at a time, whether it is getting someone's mail from the post office or refreshments from the coffee shop. Merchants praised Gerald for being helpful and reliable. "Norman, I call him Norman, is a great asset to this town," said shoe store owner Doug Wiseman. "It's really good to have him around when you are working alone because you can't leave the store and if you need anything Norman can always be relied on," Wiseman added.

Gerald said he also appreciated what others were doing for him. "When it's my birthday or Christmas, people are always good to me for helping them out.

"People are awful good in Prescott, and I never get tired of walking."

As a lasting tribute, Gerald was immortalized on the upper storey of the building at Centre and King streets Saturday afternoon, and is in company with Queen Elizabeth, Shakespeare and Winston Churchill.

Inspired by downtown businessman Ray Young, graphic designer Chuck Street created the computer-generated panel from a photograph.

As the silhouette was lifted into place by Street, Gerald's sister Linda Elliott, of Victoria Street, and his brother Ken, who lived with him on Noe Road, gazed up in silence at the work in progress.

"I think it's great what the town's done," Elliott said, referring to the lasting silhouette remembrance and the memorial fundraiser.

Gerald, who was born in Quebec, was one of 12 children in his family.

"I never realized how many people knew and loved him," she said, adding she was "stunned" by the number of people who attended his funeral.

Although Elliott added she had offered her brother rides into town many times, he was impatient to get going early, and "no matter rain or shine he had to get on that bike to get their coffee. He wouldn't wait for a ride."

Ken said he feels "really sad" about the loss of his brother, but added he feels great about what the community is doing.

"It's a good place for him to be - looking down on us, taking care of us," added Su Villeneuve, manager of the building where Gerald's silhouette rests, and who often looked out for Gerald.

New lighting approved for north side of Prescott municipal building

Council to tour site this week for renovation project update

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ Security concerns have prompted Prescott council to approve new lighting for the north side of the Dibble Street municipal building.

Council agreed Monday night to have three light structures erected at an estimated cost of about $1,665.

Town CAO/Clerk Robert Haller reported to council concerns have been expressed by neighbours and the police. The building and some vehicles in the neighbourhood were hit by vandals Friday night; graffiti was spraypainted on windows and walls.

Haller said the paint was removed from the windows, but there is paint on the brick exterior that must still be removed. He noted a high school student pitched in to help clean up the mess as part of his volunteer community service requirement.

The CAO also said there have been problems with youths loitering by the building. A few windows have been broken, although no extensive damage has been reported. Haller said it is "critical" the town proceed with additional lighting.

Mayor Robert Lawn said he "...cannot believe how black it is around the building."

Library board member Gavin Robertson said the library had complained about the poor lighting in front of the building the past couple of weeks, but the small spotlight placed in response has had little effect on the situation.

Haller explained the two lights had to be disconnected as part of the landscaping work going on around the building. He added those lights at the front will soon be replaced by four new light standards.

The library, located in the western section of the building, has continued to operate there while renovations are being done.

Town councillor candidate Sue O'Hanlon told council it is not just kids who hang out by the municipal building. There are also adults who loiter there and are doing inappropriate things, she added.

Councillor Terry McConnell said the place has been a hang-out for many years, adding there have been problems in the past. Recent problems began when the municipal building was shut down two years ago prior to the decision to renovate it, according to Lawn.

There are tentative plans for council members and construction manager Brad Snelling to tour the renovated building this Thursday morning. Although the project is nearing completion, it has not been announced when municipal offices and council meetings will be returning to the facility.

Council has been asked to consider approving an additional $3,000 for an upgrade to ceiling tiles in the municipal offices and hallways. A decision has been put off until council has received an update on the renovation project.

Town police investigate theft of six snow blowers from two stores

PRESCOTT ­ Six snow blowers were reported stolen from two local businesses on the weekend, according to the Prescott Police Service.

Four units were taken from Canadian Tire Saturday; the other two were taken from Beach Home Hardware.

A security cable had been cut at Beach to allow the theft to go undetected, police noted in a news release. An orange 8-hp Simplicity unit and a red 10.5-hp MTD snow blower were taken; total value is abut $1,350.

The four machines at Canadian Tire were taken when someone cut through the garden area fence and removed them. Bolt cutters were found at the scene. Three of the units are red 5-hp MTD snow blowers; the other is a green Yardworks unit.

The thefts took place while the stores were open. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of the stores Saturday is asked to contact police. The investigation continues.

During the week of Oct. 20, members of the town police department investigated 81 incidents and two motor vehicle collisions.

Police believe three spray-painting incidents reported Oct. 24 and 25 are related. A James Street West woman reported obscene language had been painted on the hood of her 1996 Ford Taurus. Constable Moe Morrissette is investigating.

The other two cases occurred on Dibble Street. Graffiti had been painted on a window and wall on the north side of the library, and a 2000 GMC van had also been spray-painted. The investigating officer is Constable Richard Champagne.

It is believed a 1994 Plymouth Acclaim might have been damaged while parked on Henry Street. Police received a report Oct. 24 from a woman who said her vehicle had been scratched with a sharp object in Prescott or in Brockville. Constable Champagne is investigating.

A Perth construction company informed police Oct. 22 someone had taken two work platforms (10X3 feet and 10X2 feet) from a site on Victor Road. The value of the stolen items is $300. The investigating officer is Constable Morrissette.

Town police are also investigating three assault-related incidents reported Oct. 26. A woman indicated she had been assaulted on King Street. Two men were arrested following a fight at Boomers, and a man complained he and his friend were assaulted on King Street by two other males who had jumped out of a red Chevy S10 pick-up.

As of Oct. 22, three more counterfeit $10 bills had surfaced at businesses in town. The serial numbers of the bogus bills are FEK3374796, FDT1905938 and FEE2021713.

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.

Flashing lights might be turned off

PRESCOTT ­ Town council will be asked at its next meeting to vote on whether to turn off the traffic lights at the intersection of King and St. Lawrence streets this winter.

Councillor Terry McConnell gave notice of motion Monday night; the proposal will be put to vote at the Nov. 3 council meeting.

McConnell proposes the lights be bagged and stop signs be placed on St. Lawrence Street north and south of King. Flashing yellow and red lights are now in place at the intersection; regular green, yellow and red signals go into effect during summer months.

Find out about funding sources

PRESCOTT ­ Groups seeking funding opportunities are invited to attend an information session to be held this Thursday, Oct. 30 at Prescott Medical Centre on King Street West.

The open house from 9 am to noon is being hosted by United Way of Leeds and Grenville. Representatives from numerous government ministries and agencies will be on hand to answer questions on programs and services available to local organizations.

There is no charge for the forum; however, admission is limited. To register or for more information, call the United Way office in Brockville at 342-8889.

Prescott-area man killed in collision on Highway 7

LANARK COUNTY ­ A resident of RR4 Prescott was killed in a three-vehicle crash between Perth and Carleton Place Friday afternoon.

Hal Herbert McNeil, 40, was the driver of a 1982 Chrysler travelling eastbound on Highway 7 about two kilometres east of Innisville when it collided with a westbound tractor-trailer and then a westbound Jeep Cherokee. McNeil was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lanark County OPP.

The driver of the Jeep sustained major injuries and was transported to hospital in Ottawa. The truck driver was not injured.

The highway was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation.

A funeral service for Hal McNeil was held Tuesday afternoon in Prescott. Donations to CHEO or the diabetes association would be appreciated.

Play structure dedicated

SMITHS FALLS ­ An elementary school in Smiths Falls has dedicated its new playground structure to the memory of a Prescott resident who passed away earlier this year.

Joanne Pillar was a student support worker and sports coach at the school. The St. Francis de Sales Catholic School Council raised more than $10,000 for the new structure in honour of Pillar's contribution to the school community.

New lighting approved for north side of Prescott municipal building

Council to tour site this week for renovation project update

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ Security concerns have prompted Prescott council to approve new lighting for the north side of the Dibble Street municipal building.

Council agreed Monday night to have three light structures erected at an estimated cost of about $1,665.

Town CAO/Clerk Robert Haller reported to council concerns have been expressed by neighbours and the police. The building and some vehicles in the neighbourhood were hit by vandals Friday night; graffiti was spraypainted on windows and walls.

Haller said the paint was removed from the windows, but there is paint on the brick exterior that must still be removed. He noted a high school student pitched in to help clean up the mess as part of his volunteer community service requirement.

The CAO also said there have been problems with youths loitering by the building. A few windows have been broken, although no extensive damage has been reported. Haller said it is "critical" the town proceed with additional lighting.

Mayor Robert Lawn said he "...cannot believe how black it is around the building."

Library board member Gavin Robertson said the library had complained about the poor lighting in front of the building the past couple of weeks, but the small spotlight placed in response has had little effect on the situation.

Haller explained the two lights had to be disconnected as part of the landscaping work going on around the building. He added those lights at the front will soon be replaced by four new light standards.

The library, located in the western section of the building, has continued to operate there while renovations are being done.

Town councillor candidate Sue O'Hanlon told council it is not just kids who hang out by the municipal building. There are also adults who loiter there and are doing inappropriate things, she added.

Councillor Terry McConnell said the place has been a hang-out for many years, adding there have been problems in the past. Recent problems began when the municipal building was shut down two years ago prior to the decision to renovate it, according to Lawn.

There are tentative plans for council members and construction manager Brad Snelling to tour the renovated building this Thursday morning. Although the project is nearing completion, it has not been announced when municipal offices and council meetings will be returning to the facility.

Council has been asked to consider approving an additional $3,000 for an upgrade to ceiling tiles in the municipal offices and hallways. A decision has been put off until council has received an update on the renovation project.

Town police investigate theft of six snow blowers from two stores

PRESCOTT ­ Six snow blowers were reported stolen from two local businesses on the weekend, according to the Prescott Police Service.

Four units were taken from Canadian Tire Saturday; the other two were taken from Beach Home Hardware.

A security cable had been cut at Beach to allow the theft to go undetected, police noted in a news release. An orange 8-hp Simplicity unit and a red 10.5-hp MTD snow blower were taken; total value is abut $1,350.

The four machines at Canadian Tire were taken when someone cut through the garden area fence and removed them. Bolt cutters were found at the scene. Three of the units are red 5-hp MTD snow blowers; the other is a green Yardworks unit.

The thefts took place while the stores were open. Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area of the stores Saturday is asked to contact police. The investigation continues.

During the week of Oct. 20, members of the town police department investigated 81 incidents and two motor vehicle collisions.

Police believe three spray-painting incidents reported Oct. 24 and 25 are related. A James Street West woman reported obscene language had been painted on the hood of her 1996 Ford Taurus. Constable Moe Morrissette is investigating.

The other two cases occurred on Dibble Street. Graffiti had been painted on a window and wall on the north side of the library, and a 2000 GMC van had also been spray-painted. The investigating officer is Constable Richard Champagne.

It is believed a 1994 Plymouth Acclaim might have been damaged while parked on Henry Street. Police received a report Oct. 24 from a woman who said her vehicle had been scratched with a sharp object in Prescott or in Brockville. Constable Champagne is investigating.

A Perth construction company informed police Oct. 22 someone had taken two work platforms (10X3 feet and 10X2 feet) from a site on Victor Road. The value of the stolen items is $300. The investigating officer is Constable Morrissette.

Town police are also investigating three assault-related incidents reported Oct. 26. A woman indicated she had been assaulted on King Street. Two men were arrested following a fight at Boomers, and a man complained he and his friend were assaulted on King Street by two other males who had jumped out of a red Chevy S10 pick-up.

As of Oct. 22, three more counterfeit $10 bills had surfaced at businesses in town. The serial numbers of the bogus bills are FEK3374796, FDT1905938 and FEE2021713.

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.

Flashing lights might be turned off

PRESCOTT ­ Town council will be asked at its next meeting to vote on whether to turn off the traffic lights at the intersection of King and St. Lawrence streets this winter.

Councillor Terry McConnell gave notice of motion Monday night; the proposal will be put to vote at the Nov. 3 council meeting.

McConnell proposes the lights be bagged and stop signs be placed on St. Lawrence Street north and south of King. Flashing yellow and red lights are now in place at the intersection; regular green, yellow and red signals go into effect during summer months.

Find out about funding sources

PRESCOTT ­ Groups seeking funding opportunities are invited to attend an information session to be held this Thursday, Oct. 30 at Prescott Medical Centre on King Street West.

The open house from 9 am to noon is being hosted by United Way of Leeds and Grenville. Representatives from numerous government ministries and agencies will be on hand to answer questions on programs and services available to local organizations.

There is no charge for the forum; however, admission is limited. To register or for more information, call the United Way office in Brockville at 342-8889.

Prescott-area man killed in collision on Highway 7

LANARK COUNTY ­ A resident of RR4 Prescott was killed in a three-vehicle crash between Perth and Carleton Place Friday afternoon.

Hal Herbert McNeil, 40, was the driver of a 1982 Chrysler travelling eastbound on Highway 7 about two kilometres east of Innisville when it collided with a westbound tractor-trailer and then a westbound Jeep Cherokee. McNeil was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lanark County OPP.

The driver of the Jeep sustained major injuries and was transported to hospital in Ottawa. The truck driver was not injured.

The highway was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation.

A funeral service for Hal McNeil was held Tuesday afternoon in Prescott. Donations to CHEO or the diabetes association would be appreciated.

Play structure dedicated

SMITHS FALLS ­ An elementary school in Smiths Falls has dedicated its new playground structure to the memory of a Prescott resident who passed away earlier this year.

Joanne Pillar was a student support worker and sports coach at the school. The St. Francis de Sales Catholic School Council raised more than $10,000 for the new structure in honour of Pillar's contribution to the school community.

Seminar recognizes role played by small business

Speakers cover wide range of topics at Prescott event

PRESCOTT ­ The achievements of small business owners were recognized last Wednesday at a special breakfast seminar at the Prescott Golf Club.

The seminar in recognition of Small Business Week (Oct. 19 to 25) was presented by Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation (GCFDC) and covered some of the pitfalls, dangers and benefits of small business ownership.

GCFDC Business Development Officer Mike O'Keefe noted small business owners are the backbone of the Canadian economy, but dangers are inherent. If a new business gets through the first year, it's doing well, O'Keefe added, but 50 per cent of businesses fail after three years.

Four business professionals - a lawyer, banker, accountant and a planner - were on hand to help point out the risks, safe practices, and how to avoid dangers in setting up a business.

Prescott lawyer Barry Laushway offered a legal perspective to business ownership, noting the advantages and disadvantages to establishing a sole proprietorship, partnership or limited corporation.

Accountant Robert Walker of W. Gordon Wells and Associates in Prescott discussed business income, cash flow, financing and financial statements.

Bank of Montreal Account Manager Renata Kimmerly noted the importance of building a good relationship with a banker while stressing what a banker needs to know and see before extending financing.

King Yee Jr. of the 1000 Islands Entrepreneurship Centre based in Brockville said the agency's free services include business consultation, resources, marketing information, business registration and business plan assistance.

GCFDC, based in Prescott, is one of 60 such organizations in Ontario funded by Industry Canada that offers customized business financing, consulting and loans of up to $125,000.

In response to a question for one of the approximately 45 people who attended the gathering, O'Keefe stated Prescott is a good place to do business, and is well-positioned to accept the overflow of growth from North Grenville.

While the north end of the county is growing at record numbers, he said, "I think that whole momentum is shifting more south on 416 to this area."

Yee also noted he sees the growth in this area, represented by client usage statistics kept by the entrepreneurship centre. About three years ago, Grenville represented about 25 per cent of the client base. Clients from Grenville are now approaching close to 40 per cent of those using agency services, he said.

Proper use of antibiotics offers long-term benefits

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is asking the public to be aware of the proper use of antibiotics.

Beginning with the discovery of penicillin in 1929, antibiotics are considered one of the most significant advancements in modern medicine. Antibiotics are credited with saving millions of lives.

However, certain bacteria are becoming more resistent to antibiotics. This is resulting in fewer antibiotics that are effective in treating and preventing infections and diseases.

The health unit is launching a campaign this fall to promote the appropriate use of antibiotics. Educational materials will be distributed to physicians, long-term care centres, hospitals, parents and students.

Overuse of antibiotics is considered a major factor in the emergence of bacteria that resist medications. Most cases of cold and flu are caused by viruses, not bacteria. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses.

Patients should take prescribed antibiotics exactly as directed. Just because the person feels better does not mean he or she should stop taking the medication.

The public is also being reminded to wash hands regularly with plain soap and water and avoid using anti-bacterial soaps and "bacteria-fighting" household cleaners.

Vaccinations should be kept up to date for children and adults.

For more information on the appropriate use of antibiotics, visit www.healthunit.org or call 1-800-660-5853.

SCHOOL SCENE

ALGONQUIN PUBLIC SCHOOL: As part of the Character Counts program, each month students at Algonquin Public School weave a character trait into their learning. In September, the trait was friendship.

In keeping with friendship, one of the traditions at Algonquin is our partnership with the VON seniors' group. Each month, classes sign up to provide the seniors with special artwork or entertainment.

In September, the Kindergarten classes provided them with personally-decorated placements. In October, the Grade 4/5 class made Rice Krispie table decorations in the shape of pumpkins, decorating the pumpkin faces using licorice and other candies.

In response to the letter students included with the edible pumpkins, seniors wrote the class "...the wonderful rice crispy balls they made for our luncheon... were very creative and the seniors just loved them... really appreciate the hard work and thought that it must have taken to do such a great job!"

It is obvious the activity and enjoyment gained by both parties reiterates what friendship is all about.

BOUNDARY STREET PUBLIC SCHOOL: Boys volleyball (grades 6, 7 and 8) and girls volleyball (grades 7 and 8) tryouts continue this week on Wednesday after school and Thursday at 8 am. Indoor soccer for grades 7 and 8 is scheduled for lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.

On Friday morning, the primary/junior choir will be performing for residents at Wellington House. At 12:45 pm, they will be featured in the Halloween concert. All parents are welcome to attend this concert.

Student council has been busy planning Halloween activities for Friday afternoon. Students from grades 4 to 8 will participate in different activity rooms. A dance will be held in the gym from 2:35 pm to 3:15 pm.

Students are asked to dress in orange and black (no costumes). The classroom door decorating contest will be judged with the winning door to be announced at the end of the day.

Hot lunch this week is chicken nuggets.

MAYNARD/MAITLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS: We welcome Mrs. Lynn Heibein to our schools as our library technician. Mrs. Heibein has been hired to complete library functions at Maynard, Maitland, Boundary Street, Central and Benson schools. We are very fortunate to have her as part of our library team.

Both Maynard and Maitland have been busy with fundraising campaigns. Students have been selling Regal catalogue items and chocolate bars to families and friends. Our fundraising efforts allow us to enrich our students' school lives by supporting the costs of field trips, sporting events and visual arts, music and drama activities. We appreciate our students and their families for the "helping hand."

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Congratulations to the following St. Joe's students for the week of Oct. 20: Thomas VanStralen and Shane Laton.

Both senior girls and boys soccer teams finished their season this past week. Both teams played with heart and soul! They demonstrated the skills of fair play and sportsmanship while enjoying the competitive spirit! We sure are proud of our teams!

Volleyball season is now beginning. Try-outs for both senior girls and boys are underway!

St. Joe's is sure to be rocking with Halloween activities this week.

Always keep in mind that Halloween is the eve of All Saint's Day, the day where we honour all those holy men and women, our saints. Let us remember in particular St. Joseph, our patron saint.

Students are looking forward to the November beginning of our Chess and Checker Club and our new Reading Club.

There will be a Scholastic Book Fair during the last week of November. It's best to start saving up your money!

Have a great week!

ST. MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL: Provincial EQAO results will be released Oct. 30. School results will be released in the November newsletter and presented to school council Nov. 13.

Assembly will be held Friday, Oct. 31 at 1 pm, and a Halloween parade will follow in the gymnasium.

Nov. 1 is All Saints Day.

Staff members are continuing their professional development with training in early reading and early math initiatives at the board office. After training, lead teachers will complete in-service with our staff members.

The All Star Reading Strategy this week is "Unstuck Strategies ­ Look at the Picture."

Hot lunch this week is pizza.

SOUTH EDWARDSBURG PUBLIC SCHOOL: Our senior girls and boys soccer teams travelled to Kemptville last week. We congratulate both teams on their success, and thank them for their sportsmanship, fair play and representing SEPS in such a positive way.

We have started a literacy program sponsored by the Ottawa Senators, called "Read to Succeed." The Senators have sent 30 copies of Bodycheck magazines, in which students read and answer questions. Go Sens Go!

Our new games room gives our children an opportunity to play games in a structured environment and gives them the opportunity to foster new friendships. Our appreciation to our community members who have donated board games and activities, and the many volunteers who supervise.

The ghouls and goblins will be about as our Kindergarten students enjoy a costume party and parade Thursday for our B Kindergarten class and Friday for our A class.

Hot lunch today is pogos. A reminder that hot lunch orders are due on Friday.

Have a safe and happy Halloween.

Do not forget UNICEF this Halloween

By Jen Fraser, Journal Co-op Student

PRESCOTT - South Grenville District High School's chapter of the United Nation's International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) is preparing for a successful Halloween campaign this year.

Local residents are asked to have their change ready for the trick-or-treaters with UNICEF boxes this Friday night.

UNICEF was formed in 1946 by the first general assembly of the United Nations to help child victims of World War II. The mission was extended in 1953 to meet the long-term needs of children in underdeveloped and developing countries. UNICEF is the only UN organization that is completely devoted to children's issues. UNICEF works on behalf of children in over 140 countries on the basis of need without discrimination with regard to race, creed, nationality, status or political belief, according to its mandate.

The tradition of "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" on Halloween night began in the 1950s in the United States. Children went door-to-door and asked for donations instead of candy. It kicked off a campaign that has since raised more than $188 million to provide support and emergency relief to children around the world. South Grenville High School has been involved since 1966.

"The pennies from the UNICEF campaign really add up," said Rick Swift, staff advisor of the South Grenville UNICEF club. "Kids around here are vaccinated for smallpox and measles, things we take for granted. Our kids have so much. This is a little reminder of how much we really have and how we can help others."

The club tries to distribute UNICEF boxes to every child in the local public schools, but, according to Swift "we have troubles getting the boxes to all the kids."

This year's UNICEF club has about a dozen loyal members who are trying to strengthen the children's fund. "I joined because I thought it would be fun and a great way to help kids," said Jordan Symington, who has been a member of UNICEF since Grade 9 and is co-president of the club this year.

If any parents would like UNICEF boxes for their children, they should contact Swift at the high school at 925-2855.

The Prescott Journal is pleased to welcome Jennifer Fraser, a fifth-year student at South Grenville District High School, to our editorial team. Fraser is currently in the school's co-operative education program, and her placement at The Journal will continue into January.

Local Halloween food drive set for this Friday

PRESCOTT ­ The Food For All Food Bank is hoping local residents will be handing out more than just candy this Friday night.

A Halloween food drive will take place in portions of South Grenville. Members of the South Grenville District High School Fusion group (a combination of student council and Energizers) will be canvassing in Prescott and Maitland.

Bonnie Gommert, food bank co-ordinator, said upwards of 20 students or more will be going to door to door collecting non-perishable food items.

The canvassers will be wearing special identification buttons Halloween night, according to Gommert. Students will not accept cash donations; anyone who wishes to make a cash donation is asked to mail or deliver it to the food depot on Henry Street in Prescott.

When the canvassing is done, a wrap-up party for the students will be held at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in Prescott. Prizes supplied by local businesses will be awarded to the canvassers, Gommert noted.

Participants can apply their canvassing time towards their community service requirement at the school.

Gommert said it is hard to say how many items the door-to-door canvass will produce. She is hoping at least 1,000 items will be collected Halloween night.

Canvassing might take place in other portions of South Grenville Halloween night if there are enough volunteers to go door to door, according to Gommert.

For more information, call the food bank at 925-2444.

Food For All serves residents of Prescott, Augusta and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal.

The local food bank is open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm.

Join the party

PRESCOTT ­ Seaway Christian Church will be hosting its annual Hallelujah Party this Friday, Oct. 31 beginning at 5:30 pm.

Hod dogs and drinks will be served, followed by games, music and prizes for best costume of a Bible personality. All are welcome.

Grade 6 student receives ballot

Birthdate data entry error cited as source of mistake involving municipal election

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

MAYNARD - A glitch in the Township of Augusta's new vote-by-mail process arose recently when an 11-year-old girl received a ballot to vote.

Mariah Bourguignon, a Grade 6 student at Maynard Public School, received the ballot in the mail last week along with her parents' ballots.

Mariah's father, Victor Bourguignon, explained it was only after he and his wife Heather phoned the township that he had learned what had happened with the ballot.

"I called the office and they said that instead of my daughter's birth year being 1992 it read 1192, which would make her over 800 years old," said Mr. Bourguignon. "They just told us to destroy the ballot, but I think we'll likely keep it, since its one of those cute things that happens."

Mariah has enjoyed the humour of the situation, taking the ballot to school to show her teachers and classmates.

"I brought it to school and one teacher really didn't like it while another thought it was really cool," said Mariah. "All the kids are asking me who I'm going to vote for. I think it's funny."

"I wonder if anyone else in the township is that old?" joked Mr. Bourguignon. "If Mariah were to go in to vote someone would have noticed that, but with the vote by mail no one would have noticed. Who knows if any cats or dogs have gotten the right to vote. But it's just the process of working out the kinks in the system."

Township CAO and Returning Officer Sharon Wilkinson indicated the 11-year-old would have received the ballot whether it was vote by mail or regular polls.

"It's likely a key puncher at the Property Assessment Corporation which handles all the election information or a parent which filled out the assessment form illegibly," said Wilkinson. "The info for all the ballots comes from there, but we are all human. Do we not make mistakes? It's just a fluky thing, which was unfortunate."

Wilkinson agreed there could be more ballots out there to non registered voters, but they have been active in a process to prevent this from happening.

"In theory, there could be deceased people receiving ballots or kids who have moved away from home," explained Wilkinson. "When people receive property assessment information there is a form to indicate who lives there and if it is not updated these things can happen. We've been updating our records and it's why we've been advertising in the newspaper. It's up to the voter to make sure they are on the list, not us."

The young Maynard student was relieved she didn't really have the right to vote, since she wasn't prepared for the election.

"I'm glad it's not real; I really didn't know who I would have voted for," said Mariah.

"I don't even know their positions."

Augusta council approves revisions to official plan of township

MAYNARD ­ Augusta Township's new official plan is now in place.

Council passed a bylaw at its meeting Oct. 14 adopting the official plan as drafted by Tunnock Consulting Ltd., with amendments made in response to public input and comments.

Council is able to operate under the new plan immediately, even though the document must still be submitted to and approved by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. That approval typically takes up to six months, and usually comes back with a series of modifications, explained planner Glenn Tunnock of the North Bay consulting firm who addressed the council meeting.

Following ministry approval of the official plan, there is a 20-day window in which appeals can be made to the Ontario Municipal Board, whose decision is final, Tunnock said. He added the document should clear the last hurdle by spring of 2004.

Augusta had been working under an outdated 1977 official plan - an essential document in every municipality. Among other roles, it charts a course for managing land use and resources over the next 20 years. It also covers population growth and projections, projections of potable water demand, total farmland area, cultural, heritage and archeological resources, roads, and water and sewage disposal and waste management.

Amendments made to the final draft adopted by council were derived from comments made at and following a June 26 public meeting.

Some of the changes are:

* A clause has been added to emphasize the importance of responding to the needs of the growing number of seniors in the community.

* Roebuck is recognized as a hamlet.

* Granny suites will be permitted in single-detached housing. A new definition is added.

* Rural commercial uses may include one-time or seasonal activities such as a tractor pull, drag racing or moto-cross - subject to appropriate zoning and controls.

* Lands owned by the Grenville Fish and Game Club can be used for a shooting range, campground and educational facilities.

* Communal water or sewer systems will be subject to the new Safe Water Drinking Act.

* Provisions have been made for green energy initiatives, such as windmills.

* Under a noise and vibration policy, council may request a noise study within 300 metres of a rail line, and a vibration study within 75 metres of a rail line.

* The municipality may enact a bylaw under the Municipal Act to govern peat or top soil removal.

* Livestock operations will be subject to the new Nutrient Management Act.

Job Connect award winners announced

BROCKVILLE - The Employment and Education Centre and St. Lawrence College - Job Training Services celebrated the success of its Job Connect and Summer Job Service Appreciation Awards Oct. 15 at the Riverwalk Mill in Brockville.

Danielle Juby, of Prescott who was a student of the program and worked at O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer, was one of the five students honoured as some of the program's success stories at the awards ceremony.

It was announced Juby was unable to be at the awards as she had recently given birth to a baby boy.

The program does helps young people who require help finding a job, find work with local businesses who need people and sometimes provide necessary extra training. In the six years the program has been in place, more than 500 employers and 6,000 people from Leeds and Grenville have been involved in the program.

Council agrees to pay for steel fencing along boundary of St. Mark Cemetery

PRESCOTT ­ The Town of Prescott will purchase and install additional steel fencing for the boundary line of St. Mark's Cemetery, council has decided.

The proposal put forward by Councillor Garry Dewar at the Oct. 6 council meeting was tabled at that time. In a recorded vote held Monday, council voted 7-0 in favour of the move.

The entrance to the cemetery is being moved as part of the construction of a new road west from Edward Street and north of Highway 401.

A portion of the cemetery property would be used for the development; in return, the town would move and replace fencing affected by construction.

Instead of a chainlink fence, the board argued the town had committed to using a more expensive steel fencing similar to that which was erected thanks to a donation to the cemetery.

The estimated cost of an additional 93 metres of the steel fencing is $14,370. It would be the right thing to do, Dewar told council. He also said he was surprised by the resistance some members of council exhibited at the previous meeting.

A cemetery board delegation had been scheduled to address council Monday night. However, board members met with council Monday afternoon and did not make a presentation at the council meeting.

Councillor Jo-Anne Beckstead explained she was reluctant to vote on the proposal earlier this month because she wanted to visit the site and talk to the board. Having done that, Beckstead said she supports the move.

"I feel comfortable with it," she said.

Mayor Robert Lawn said the board agreed the town could put a row of trees on its side of the fence.

The new entrance to the cemetery will connect to the new road and not Edward Street.

Kinsmen help replace fence at town pool

PRESCOTT ­ The fence at Centennial Pool will be replaced thanks to the Kinsmen Club of Prescott.

The club has agreed to pay for the painting of poles replacing the fence and related hardware. The existing fence is about 35 years old and is badly rusted in many places.

Prescott council voted Monday to accept a quote of $3,850 plus GST from Burchell Fencing. Burchell was the only bidder; a second company that expressed interest in the job did not submit a quote, according to Community Services Director Randy Pelehos.

Councillor Jo-Anne Beckstead said it is unfortunate a second quote was not obtained. It was noted at the council meeting Monday night the club is okay with the figure.

Mayor Robert Lawn said the Kinsmen are to be complimented and thanked for their support.

Town staff will do some cement work at the base of the support poles in the spring, Pelehos noted in his written report to council.

Liability insurance rates hitting small business community hard

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - Small businesses are feeling the crunch after a significant increase in liability insurance rates.

One local business owner - Darcy Alkerton, who owns a nuisance wildlife control business near Spencerville has seen his liability insurance rates increase 700 per cent in the span of one year, causing a large strain on his small business.

Alkerton started his business in July 1997 as a wildlife control officer for Brockville, Ottawa, Kemptville, Merrickville-Wolford and Elizabeth-Kitley townships and animal control for Prescott and Augusta and has never had a claim in seven years of business.

"Small business makes the world go round," said Alkerton. "I can afford a few hundred, but not thousands."

This fall, Alkerton's liability insurance skyrocketed from $726 annually to $5,000 annually when he received his renewal notice in September.

"I don't want to be a millionaire, I just want to raise my family," explained Alkerton, who is married with two teenage boys. "This destroys small business. I'm fighting hard here to keep my business alive."

Alkerton claims the insurance company told him that if he couldn't afford the increase then how viable was his business. Alkerton explained that raising rates was not an option in covering the increase as municipalities wouldn't be able to afford it either.

The local trapper was told the increase was because of the events of Sept. 11, 2001 and as a result had to lay off one of his four full-time seasonal workers this fall.

Alkerton's policy was extended for 60 days so he could shop around for another company to provide insurance; he was able to secure an affordable rate through the Federation of Anglers and Hunters.

The Insurance Bureau of Canada stated the increase in rates is being felt across the board with people requiring liability insurance.

"I know the cost for insurers has increased for all claims as well," said manager of external relations with the Canadian Insurance Bureau, John Karapita. "There are a number of reasons for the increase."

Karapita explained the increased cost from litigations is one of the major factors with the cost hike.

"Liability cause insurance is international and has to seek re-insurance from a board," said Karipita. "9-11 was not the only cause, but it certainly made things worse. There has been more than $40 billion which has been drawn out of the international insurance pool and that has made re-insurers wary of giving out money."

Despite costs being high right now, the Canadian Insurance Bureau isn't sure this trend will continue.

"It's difficult to say what's going to happen," said Karapita. "Things tend to move in a cyclical pattern. Things will likely go up and down as the re-insurance board sees it."

New partnership has growth potential

By Astrid Strader, Project Controller, Horticulturist and Garden Designer

Prescott Blossoms and the Town of Prescott are fortunate to have the opportunity to create something wonderful through a new partnership formed with the Grenville Land Stewardship Council (GLSC). Two visits are planned with Chris Bellemore of the GLSC. He'll be taking us to the Mac Johnson Nursery in Tincap where we will lift the following small trees and shrubs ­ mostly natives. We're getting them at no cost because if they are not lifted this fall, they never will be. So lucky Prescott, because our team will do the work ­ we get them. Here's the proposed and perhaps too-ambitious planting plan. (We are definitely at the mercy of Mother Nature from here on in.)

There are 102 trees and shrubs to be planted in total at seven sites this fall.

* one bitternut hickory for library

* five highbush cranberry for library, municipal building, Faders, Daniels, arena

* five silver Russian olive shrub for municipal building, Faders, Daniels, arena

* four black locust* for Faders, Daniels, Churchill, overpass

* two sugar maple for Faders, Churchill

* one yellow birch for library

* one grey birch for Churchill

* five paper birch for library, Churchill, Faders

* nine white spruce for library, Faders, Churchill

* six silver maple for Faders, Churchill

* five sumac for overpass

* one black walnut for Faders

* one horsechesnut for Churchill

* three red oak for Churchill, Faders, library

* ten white pine for library, Churchill, Faders

* five red dogwood shrub for municipal building, Faders

* one red elderberry shrub for municipal building

* eight black elderberry shrub for municipal building, library, Faders

* 8 white ash for library, Faders, Churchill

* five white cedar for municipal building, Faders

* five spirea latifolia for municipal building

* one wild apple for Faders

* one cherry for municipal building

* three mountain serviceberry for municipal building

* three downy serviceberry for municipal building

* eight lilac* for municipal building, Faders, Daniels

* numerous wildflowers/ferns for all sites

(*non-native)

In the weeks to come, I will highlight some of the native species we will be planting. For now, keep watch for the lovely downy serviceberry (Amelanchier arborea) turning its brilliant red fall colour. This small tree or upright shrub would make a wonderful garden plant, bringing early spring colour with its white, star-like flowers and reddish-purple berries in the summer, which the birds just gobble up as soon as they are ripe.

Gala auction set for GCC

MAITLAND ­ Grenville Christian College (GCC) will host its 20th gala auction this Saturday, Nov. 1.

The black tie-optional gala, which includes silent and live auctions, is a fundraiser for the independent university preparatory school's scholarship fund.

The silent auction starts at 5 pm, with the dinner and live auction following at 7 pm.

The ticket price includes a four-course gourmet meal and entertainment. Students and children of attendees will be kept busy with supervised games, movies and a gala for kids.

For more information, call GCC at 345-5521.

New ATV regulations now in place

PRESCOTT ­ Operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) should be aware of new regulations now in effect, according to the Grenville County OPP detachment.

ATVs are not to be operated on the travelled portion of a public roadway

Anyone who operates an ATV on a public roadway must have a driver's licence; the ATV must be licensed and insured, and documentation must be available to support these conditions.

The driver must be wearing a helmet and have no passengers.

ATVs are permitted on road shoulders and in ditches and can be on roadways if there is no shoulder or it is obstructed.

In an area with a posted speed limit of up to 50 kilometres per hour, ATVs are not permitted to travel at a speed of more than 20 kilometres per hour.

If the posted limit is 50 or more, an ATV cannot exceed 50 kilometres per hour.

An ATV being driven on the highway must adhere to the same safety standards as a restricted-use motorcycle.

For example, the machine must have the mandatory lights and reflectors.

Police have familiarized themselves with the new regulations and will lay charges when warranted, an OPP release states.

For more information on the Highway Traffic Act and provincial regulations, visit www.e-laws.gov.on.ca.

The Grenville County OPP detachment can be reached at 925-4221.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I don't care about annexation right now.
I want my water problem resolved."

Augusta resident Don Pender, who feels he is being used by Prescott in an annexation dispute

Editor's Notebook

TIME TO TAKE OUT THE TRASH: The controversy over an Augusta municipal election flyer that takes liberties with what recent township councils have and have not done just goes to show voters (as if they needed to be reminded) that they must be vigilant when it comes to the information raining down on them as part of the campaign. Candidates, their supporters and their opponents as well as political pundits and journalists are entitled to their interpretation of events; however, hatchet jobs might come packaged as innuendo, half-truths and outright falsehoods.

The bottom line for voters is to try whenever possible to find out what the candidate is all about and how he or she might be able to represent the interests of the community. One flyer is not necessarily enough on which to base an informed decision. We encourage voters to contact their candidates and make them sing for their supper. After all, serving the people is a privilege and not a right.

As for those whose efforts to sway public opinion are based on questionable motives and methods, we also hope the returning officers will take notice and take action. It is hard enough for some voters to make heads or tails of the excessive numbers of candidates in some races; the last thing they need is for someone to slip them the mickey.

INSURE : As much as most Ontarians will welcome Premier Dalton McGuinty's pledge to freeze automobile insurance rates, we have to wonder what steps Ontario can take to ease the burden facing companies, municipalities and individuals.

Higher insurance premiums are taking their toll across the board now. Some businesses trying to cope with triple-digit increases are struggling with the choice of going without, cutting back or shutting down. Not unlike the people who pump the gas or work the till at a service station, the local insurance agents and representatives should not take the fall for decisions being made in courtrooms or corporate headquarters here and in other parts of the world.

The effects of Sept. 11 have no doubt added to the challenges facing insurance companies and their clients, whether those difficulties are a direct result of the terrorist attacks or are being blamed on what happened in New York City two years ago. Most Canadians believe insurance companies are just opting for a cash grab for their shareholders as opposed to trying to cover settlements, losses and expenses.

The insurance industry deserves to make a living just like the rest of us, but governments that want to gain our trust are going to have to come through with real solutions to overcome premium hikes that threaten the very existence of some of its clients.

Tim Ruhnke

Autumn fanatically unfolds to become deer hunting season

FORWARDING COMMENTS by Monica Whitney

The year is divided into two seasons - deer hunting season and non-deer hunting season.

Before I go any farther, here's my disclaimer to avoid any angry phone calls and letters: what follows here are merely observations and comments, and in no way reflect my opinion on hunters, hunting, deer in general or eating the result of hunting. I enjoy the occasional meal of deer (guess I should call it venison) as much as the one who sat about 15 feet high in a tree for several hours in the frigid morning temperatures waiting to pop Bambi.

It's easy to define the difference between the two seasons. Deer hunting season begins in about late September or early October when the days turn crisp and cool and the leaves start to turn colour. The first clue hunting season is approaching is the hunters stop shaving. I'll generally refer to male hunters here, since my experience in watching the seasons turn is with men; I'm really not sure how women prepare for the annual rite.

It would seem necessary for the beard to be thick bushy, so the growing has to start early in the season. This, I imagine, is of vital importance, since no hunter could be bothered with shaving when he's away for several days (or weeks) at the camp with the guys. I expect I would be told at this point they cannot shave, because the scent of shaving cream would drive away the deer. Ditto for soap, deodorant and shampoo. "Au naturel" would be the name of the game here.

Once the beard is well established, out come the guns for cleaning. This is a meticulous process, performed with much care, precision and attention. The disappearance on Saturday afternoons to "sight" the gun is further clue the season is here. The longer phone calls than usual is a sure indicator the dates, rendezvous and strategy are being set.

A normally peaceful weekend walk in a favourite bush is punctuated by spent shotgun shells, target practice shots blasting in the distance and an avoidance of a particular trail also favoured by the practice shooters.

Non-deer hunting is much longer - about 10 months - but that's when all the boastful and often regretful deer hunting stories are fanatically told and retold. It's not enough to go and experience - it must be relived, shared, picked apart, dissected and savoured and then stowed away to be taken out at opportune times - much like the meat itself.

If I sound like a hunting basher - not so. I'm familiar with the reasons why hunting is necessary - control of the population and spread of disease among them. Just, why do the seasons have to be so long?

Driver's education brought to high school students in 1963

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Oct. 26, 1933

* About 300 people attended the annual championship public speaking competition of the Grenville County school fairs in the Spencerville Town Hall. The public speaking was for seniors, boys and girls, who won first or second place at the 1933 school fairs. Eight competitors took part from the different school sections of the townships of Oxford, Wolford, Augusta and Edwardsburgh.

The winner of the senior title was Denzil Levere of Spencerville. This win makes Levere eligible to represent the county at the Eastern Ontario finals to be held in Kemptville.

Oct. 28, 1943

* Dr. W.J. Taugher, Mayor of Prescott, was elected to the executive of the Ontario Mayor's Association which held its annual convention in Toronto.

Oct 30, 1963

* Student driving classes were brought to South Grenville District High School. Instruction in the new driver's education course began this week. Pending the arrival of an instructional car, the 24 students enrolled in the course are using text books with William Wolfe as instructor. The course is given in 50 half-hour periods, plus the in-car instruction.

Oct. 31, 1973

* The South Grenville District High School cheerleading team placed in the top third of 23 squads at the CFRA Campus Club Cheerleading Contest held in Ottawa. Members of the talented squad are: Cindy Cornell, Monica Pakeman, Terry Chaput, Judith Armstrong, Cheryl Morrell, Lyn Gladstone, Gail Daub, Kelly Colligan, Joan Weldon, Pam Cassidy, Wendy Potter, Jane Armstrong and Suzie Horan.

Oct. 26, 1983

* The Kinsmen Club of Prescott will donate $1,000 to the Prescott Fire Department to aid in the purchase of a "monitor" nozzle. The nozzle, which connects to the end of two fire hoses, can be placed on the ground or aimed from a vehicle and allows the men normally assigned to holding the hoses to take part in other firefighting duties. The total cost of the equipment is approximately $3,800, and firefighters will be seeking more money to complete the purchase.

Canada Post guilty of skirting own regulations with Augusta flyer

FORT TOWN DIARY by John A.H. Morris

An unsigned piece of election material full of mistruths and discrepancies regarding the last two councils who served Augusta Township (1997 - 2000/ 2000 - 2003) has been circulated by Canada Post to most Augusta Township households. This is Canada Post's job and it does it well. It is not Canada Post's job, however, to circulate an unsigned piece of election material, maligning and libelling other council candidates, and then absolutely refusing to tell neither the maligned candidates nor the voters of Augusta Township, nor Chief Returning Officer Sharon Wilkinson who mailed the pamphlet.

Even Canada Post's own regulations state they will not accept any piece of admail that does not contain the name of the sender. Canada Post does know who mailed these offensive flyers and each post office that handled them, i.e. Prescott, Maitland, Brockville and Smiths Falls, has a receipt containing the name or names of the persons who created and/or mailed the flyers.

We plan to keep digging until we find the anonymous and guilty authors of this Augusta election flyer. Canada Post knows who mailed them and is refusing to admit this because they got somewhat greedy in their approach to election mailing income and accepted a flyer without checking to see if it met their own regulations. When the flyer came to light last Thursday and Friday and its legitimacy was questioned by the Brockville R&T, the Brockville -controlled post offices that serve Augusta Township closed their gates and issued a "no comment" order to its employees.

Hiding behind their own bureaucracy on this admail gaffe is not going to give Canada Post protection for too long, because if it is deemed they have unduly influenced the outcome of the election in Augusta a new election could be called and the names of the anonymous authors will be extracted through the Freedom Of Information Act.

We think it would be much easier if either Canada Post or the flyer authors came forward immediately and announced themselves. Sooner of later this is going to happen and we can think of nothing more embarrassing or upsetting to a township council than if a sitting member is found guilty of having said some of the things that appeared in the flyer about some of the other sitting members.

The answer and the reasons for this entire schmozzle might be sitting right in front of us to try to make us believe that a candidate for council printed and mailed a flyer maligning previous Augusta councillors, reeves and deputy reeves.

Suppose Canada Post itself contracted the creation of such a controversial piece of election advertising and then printed it and mailed it with the hope that it would cause controversy in Augusta and irritate enough voters that they would mark and mail their ballots before the November 10 election deadline. Overwhelming voter response over the paltry 44 per cent of the voters who marked ballots in 2000 would be a good sales tool for Canada Post's printing department to use in drumming up a few hundred thousand dollars more in postage revenue for the 2006 municipal election in Ontario.

Canada Post is involving itself more and more in retailing to the private sector, so why shouldn't it get involved in local politics. It has already become a competitor of small town printers, photocopy outlets and greeting card outlets.

*****

It was a sad farewell that Prescott expressed last Friday for the late Norman Gerald Shedrick, our Mayor of Main Street for the past two decades. "Norman" or "Gerald" or "Norman Gerald" or whichever name he would choose for the day at hand whenever he biked down to King Street to carry out his multitude of tasks and errands, was a man who trusted many and a man whom many trusted.

Gerald's importance to the smooth running commerce of Prescott's King St. is one of the phenomenons of a small town. He was honoured, respected, trusted and protected by all those who knew him. He returned these acts of kindness in his own inimitable manner. No one made fun of Gerald or teased him about his shortcomings. No one would have cared to do this to the Mayor of Main Street, a man acclaimed to this office for as long as he would have wished to serve.

For as much as we will mourn and miss Gerald, we want to offer our sympathy on behalf of the community to Jennifer MacKay of North Augusta who was at the wheel of the vehicle that struck and killed Gerald. There is absolutely nothing she could have done to avoid striking Gerald who wheeled his bike out of a sideroad onto Edward Street without stopping and right into her path. Scary stories of Gerald and his bicycle - a man on a mission - were almost daily tales in Prescott. Our condolences to you and your family, Jennifer, and may the pain and sadness of this event diminish in your conscience as time continues its healing ways.

Musical journey shared with audience

CONCERT REVIEW By GILBERT JAMIESON

Once again the Fort Town Concert Association has delivered through its association with Jeunesses Musicales of Canada a most unusual and entertaining evening focusing on the Baroque period in music. That period was one in which ornamentation and differences were the norm in concert programs and were not prone to the demands of the previous period.

The program was called Folies d'Europe and was wonderfully presented by the group The Ensemble Caprice. The audience was treated to a trip through baroque Europe and consisted of works by such well known composers as Lully, Campra, Telemann and Sammartini from Europe, and Purcell from England.

The group was made up of flute and recorder artists Matthias Maute, and Sophie Larivière, both of whom have wide experience both on this continent and in Europe. Playing with them on lute, guitar, and theorbo was Guy Ross. The fourth member of the troop was dancer and actress Marie-Nathalie Lacoursière whose part lightened every minute she danced and presented her aspect of a baroque ensemble.

It was unfortunate that Ms. Lacoursière did not have enough room at the front of the church to allow everyone to see the whole of her performance. Several of her works were danced in the foyer and only those curious and strong necked could see her. It was wonderful to watch the eyes of several young and pretty children at the front of the church who were enjoying her grace and her humour.

It is seldom that Prescott has the opportunity to hear a group like this where the audience is invited to share in the musical journey, and their imagination is challenged not only with the music but with the staging used and the choreography that lightened the flute and recorder intensity.

A very good house applauded their appreciation of the evening.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

How I miss hearing train whistles blowing

The Editor;

I could not pass up commenting on the quote of a potential councillor candidate. This was made in your Oct. 22 edition of The Prescott Journal. Graham Cudlipp was quoted as saying that "Tourism and tapping into the natural history of Prescott are very important."

I for one certainly agree to his sentiments. However, saying that train whistles should be eliminated made me smile. Let me explain.

As a child I lived on Hyde Street in the Saunder's apartment building. In a field directly across from our residence, was a stock yard and the main railroad line for passenger and freight trains. How I miss hearing those trains blowing their whistles.

Take the time and read Mr. Morris' book on the history of Prescott and discover how Prescott's history was entwined with trains and the St. Lawrence River. Proud to be from Prescott!

Sgt John Crozier
Ottawa Police Service

Editor's Note: Thank you Sgt. John, we'll enter you as a "Non Resident Toot" so you will be eligible for our draw for a special surround-sound disk of 24 hours of non-stop, Sophia Street train crossing whistles. Warning: might contain some Merwin Lane whistles when west wind is blowing.

A special friend will be missed

The Editor;

Our class joins Prescott in feeling very sad this week after the accidental death of Norman Gerald Shedrick. As we were conducting a survey of storekeepers, they all mentioned how they would miss him. He was trustworthy, reliable, honest and friendly to everybody.

Gerald did wonderful things for the town. No matter how bad the weather was, he was there to lend a helping hand. His example taught us to be kind to others and not give up ­ anyone can make a difference. We will all miss Gerald, a very special person and friend.

Students of Linda Chapeskie's class
T.R. Leger School

MERC hands out student awards and bursaries

MAITLAND NEWS by Jane Fullarton

The Maitland Education and Recreation Corporation has given Ontario Scholar Awards and Bursaries to eleven Maitland graduating students. Each year, MERC gives $100 to each Maitland graduating student who applies for an award, achieves an 80 per cent average or higher, and who is attending post-secondary school. This year, Bill Williams, Jenna Avery, Andrea MacIntosh, Jennifer Gransden and Elizabeth Alexander received the Ontario Scholar Award.

MERC also provides bursaries for Maitland students who are going on to post secondary education who apply and have completed 20 hours of community service, 10 of which benefit the Maitland community directly. Students can earn Maitland community service hours by doing yard work for seniors, helping maintain the outdoor rinks, coaching soccer or helping with baseball, helping at youth dances, working at MERC or library bingos or helping with children's programs. This year's recipients of the MERC Bursary are Colin Taylor, Kira Duncan, Heather Gillett, Jenna Avery, Andrea MacIntosh, Victoria Jones, Luke Meppelder, Heather Black and Bill Williams.

Halloween fun

Maitland residents are reminded to have some non-perishable food items ready at the door Halloween night. Members of the South Grenville Giants Fusion will be out trick or treating for the Food For All Food Bank in Prescott.

There will be an adult Halloween Dance this Friday, Oct. 31 at the MERC Hall, with doors opening at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and enjoy dancing, door prizes and a midnight light buffet. For ticket information, call MERC at 348-3963.

CORRECTION

An incorrect time reference appeared in a letter to the editor published last week. The seniors' social at O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 1 to 2:30 pm.

The Journal regrets the error.

Arts and crafts show is Saturday

BROCKVILLE ­ The 10th annual United Way of Leeds and Grenville arts and crafts show will take place this Saturday, Nov. 1 in the auditorium of Brockville Memorial Centre.

Artisans from across Eastern Ontario will be on hand to display their creations at the event, which runs from 9 am to 4 pm.

There is a small admission fee. Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge. All proceeds from the event go to the United Way's 2003 campaign.

For more information, call 342-8889.

Advance polls set for election

SPENCERVILLE - Two advance polls will be held as part of the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal municipal election.

The first advance poll will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 am to 8 pm at the township municipal office at 18 Centre Street in Spencerville, while the second will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 10 am until 8 pm at the former Cardinal municipal office on County Road 2 in Cardinal.

On Nov. 10, all polling stations will be open from 10 am until 8 pm.

Ward One will have three polling stations including two at Benson Public School and one at the Pittston Works Garage at 4145 County Road 22.

Ward Two will have three polling stations, with two at the South Edwardsburgh Community Centre and the third at the Edwardsburgh Lions Den Hall at 4122 County Rd. 44 on Glen Smail Road.

Ward Three will have four polling stations, including two at North Edwardsburgh Public School at 903 County Rd. 21 in Shanly, Centennial '67 Public School in Spencerville and the Loyal Orange Lodge at 9196 County Rd. 44 in Groveton.

If you are unable to vote at either of the two advance polls or on election day, you may appoint a voting proxy. Proxy forms can be obtained at the municipal office in Spencerville during normal working hours.

The election in the township will include mayor, two councillors in Ward One, two councillors in Ward Two and a trustee for the English Catholic school board elected to represent the municipalities of Augusta, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, Prescott, Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville.

Police clean up paintball mess

OPP NEWS

SPENCERVILLE ­ Eight people have been dealt with by Grenville County OPP officers following their investigation of numerous paintball-related incidents and other cases of mischief that occurred recently in Spencerville.

Four officers ­ Sergeant Mike Francis and constables Jon Pergunas, Will Kavanagh and Jim Blanchette ­ apprehended and interviewed suspects as a result of patrols conducted in the community Oct. 17.

Many incidents had been taking place during the previous month; however, an increase was noted in the week leading up to and including the Thanksgiving weekend. Paintballs had been shot at vehicles and the elementary school, and police had received complaints about youths throwing corn cobs, rocks and snowballs (made from ice scrapings at the arena) at vehicles.

Robyn Schonauer, 18, of County Road 21 and Jeff Duperron, 19, of Spencerville were issued Trespass to Property Act offence notices and were warned about the offence of mischief, according to the OPP.

Six youths were dealt with using alternative measures available as part of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Four paintball guns were seized.

In thanking the public for its assistance in dealing with the incidents, the OPP reminds local residents mischief is a criminal offence that needs to be reported and dealt with promptly.

The Grenville County OPP detachment in Prescott can be reached at 925-4221.

Fun and frights will highlight party Friday

LEGION NEWS

The Cardinal Legion is preparing for an active couple of weeks with numerous events on the calendar.

On Oct. 29, the Legion will be hosting ladies darts at 7 pm and euchre on Oct. 30 at 7:30 pm.

The Legion will give area kids a chance for some fun and frights before they go trick or treating Halloween.

The Legion will be holding a Halloween party for kids in elementary school from 4:30 to 7:30 pm Oct. 31.

The party will feature a pumpkin carving contest, apple bobbing, games, a house of horrors and tattoos.

Adult supervision will be present, and prizes will be awarded will all children receiving a loot bag.

For more information about the party, contact Diana Walter at 653-2808 or Tara Summerfield at 657-1905 or 657-4703.

Public euchre will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at 1:30 pm.

On Nov. 3, the Legion will hold its executive meeting at 6:15 pm to be followed by a general meeting at 7:30 pm.

The ladies auxiliary meeting will be held Nov. 4 at 7 pm.

On Nov. 5, the Legion will once again play host to ladies darts at 7 pm.

St. John's United Church Hall dedicated in 1963

CARDINAL'S PAST

Oct. 26, 1943

* The monthly meeting of the local branch of the Women's Institute was held at the home of Mrs. D. Covington with President Mrs. H. Prosser in the chair, assisted by Mrs. B. Merkley, secretary. After the meeting, lunch was served by the hostess in charge. A special feature was tea-cup fortune telling by Mrs. Walter.

Oct. 31, 1963

* St. John's United Church Hall will be dedicated in three days time. This Sunday will see the culmination of several years planning when the children of St. John's United Church will assemble in their new Sunday school rooms. As part of the new addition to the church, there are six large school rooms, half on the main level and half on a mezzanine over-looking the main hall. Each room has a folding room divider door making twelve possible study areas. The 57 X 72 foot structure encloses the hall, minister's study, choir room and modern kitchen. A service of dedication was held Oct. 27 with Rev. Robert Crooks and Rev. Douglas J. Carnegie conducting the service.

Oct. 31, 1973

* From 9:50 to 11:30 pm, Cardinal was completely blacked out due to a power failure. The cause of the black-out to Cardinal Hydro was the result of a pole being cut south of Benson Public School. When the pole was cut, two other poles fell, going into water causing a short circuit. The inconvenience was remedied quickly by Cardinal officials, and the police are looking for those responsible.

Wellington House conducts annual memorial service to remember past residents

Submitted by Beverley Toye

The annual memorial service was held at Wellington House long-term care facility in Prescott Thursday, Oct. 23. Families, friends, residents, staff, volunteers and clergy gathered to remember those residents who passed away in 2002.

The most moving part of the service was the lighting of the memory candle followed by The Remembering. As each resident's name was read, family members were presented a carnation and a memory booklet. The booklet contained the name and length of stay of their loved one, a poem and handwritten comments and memories from the staff.

The residents who were remembered were Evelyn Bell, Hazel Bolton, Walter Clarkson, Marjorie Drummond, Fred Feenstra, Beatrice Hopkins, John Kroone, Orille LeBlanc, James Lockett, Viola Marchand, Anne McHaffie, John McDougald, Geraldine Millar, Jeanette Parent, Keith and Sylvia Porter, Edna Stembridge, Herb Wilson and Eleanor Walter.

The service was arranged by the palliative care committee and conducted by four clergymen from the home's ministerial group. It included prayers, scripture, hymns and readings as well as The Remembering.

Senior A Falcons win both ends of home-and-home

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - The St. Lawrence Falcons Sr. A hockey team is back over .500 on the season after a pair of wins against the Deseronto Bulldogs in a home-and-home series.

"I'm really proud of these guys," said Falcons coach Rick McNair. "When you practise as a team and play like a team you are a winner, and that's exactly what these guys are. We've really been playing well together and we've got our chemistry going."

Falcons forward Brent Jones added, "We played solid as a team. Our discipline was lacking a little at times, but we've been able to utilize an all round team effort."

The Falcons travelled to Deseronto Friday where they were able to score a win with a strong team effort.

Deseronto got on the scoreboard first, but Charlie Fromont tied things up for the Falcons with Chris Ferguson picking up a helper.

The Bulldogs came back early in the second period to take the lead again, but Jamie Dorey scored short handed to once again even the score. Jason Hawkins and Kevin Spero had the assists.

The Falcons continued their strong play in the third as Wayne Garlough netted a pair of goals to put the game out of reach, while Dorey, Bryan Shepherd and Chris McCann picked up helpers.

On Saturday, the Falcons continued their battle with Deseronto in Prescott as they scored four goals in the last four minutes of play to ice the home game with a hard fought 7-1 win.

Late in the first period, Ferguson regained his scoring touch as he took a McCann feed to undress a pair of defenders for a highlight reel goal to give the Falcons an early 1-0 lead.

Tempers began to flare in the second period with a flurry of penalties to both teams including Ian Miller receiving a misconduct after popping a Bulldogs player's helmet off during a shoving match.

Deseronto managed to get themselves back in the game as they peppered Falcons goaltender Paul Tomkins to score on a rebound and tie things at one.

Lloyd Marks managed to give the Falcons the lead again a few minutes later as he received a pass off the boards behind the net from Hawkins and managed to beat a surprised Bulldogs goaltender. Jamie Monds also picked up a helper on the play.

With less than a minute left in play in the period Garlough continued his torrid scoring pace as he scored a powerplay marker with Jones picking up the assist.

In the third period, Miller once again got tangled up with a Deseronto player looking to inspire his team and the two traded blows with Miller coming out on top.

The fight fired up the Falcons as they rallied to put the game out of reach as Ferguson made a drop pass to Dorey who rifled it in the net for a 4-1 lead. Less than a minute later, Fromont scored with Monds and Patrick Pelda picking up the assists.

St. Lawrence continued its offensive dominance as Ferguson scored his second of the game on a two-on-one with Fromont and McCann picking up helpers.

Dorey iced the game as he was able to convert a pass from Dukelow to finish off the Bulldogs.

"We played well," said Ferguson. "We had a good weekend and were able to get back a winning record."

For Ferguson, the win was extra sweet since he was able to bust out of a bit of a goal-scoring slump.

"I've been a little sleepy out there," explained Ferguson. "I've been robbed by goalies and hit the post a bunch of times, so it was nice to get one early on and then again in the third."

The crowd of more than 200 Saturday night also got to experience a taste of the future as McCann and Spero skated with the South Grenville atom selects in an exhibition blue-white game between periods.

The Falcons will continue its season Saturday as it hosts the undefeated Tamworth Braves at 8 pm at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

Jr. B Rangers back on track with pair of blowout victories

CARDINAL - The South Grenville Jr. B Rangers kept pace with the division-leading Gananoque Islanders by scoring a pair of wins in inter-league play last week.

On Thursday, the Rangers travelled to Picton where they scored an 8-2 win over the Pirates and former Rangers goaltender Devin Payne.

In a penalty-filled game, South Grenville started off the scoring early in the second period as Shane Mongeon netted his first goal as a Ranger, with Brandon Kelley and Jacob Wiley picking up helpers.

Seconds later, Picton evened the score, but Mongeon came right back with a powerplay marker and his second of the game to take a 2-1 lead. Adam Lawrence and Justin Wiley picked up assists.

The Rangers continued to pepper Payne as Adam Toussant scored, with Alex Rees and Kelley picking up helpers.

Picton rallied back to bring the score within one late in the second, but Lawrence helped the Ranger pull away as he scored with Ben Bowden and Rangers captain Liam Tyrell picking up assists.

Things got ugly in the third with a flurry of penalties as South Grenville scored four more times, including a shorthanded and powerplay marker
to complete the blowout. Toussant scored three of the Rangers third period goals for four on the game, while Lawrence netted his second for the win. Lawrence (2), Wade Sessions, Kelly, Peter Veltkamp, and Justin Wiley chipped in helpers in the third.

Greg Richardson scored the win in net, while Payne made 38 stops for the Pirates.

On Saturday, South Grenville hosted the Napanee Raiders and scored a 7-2 victory.

Jacob Wiley opened the scoring for the Rangers, with Mongeon and Rees picking up assists for a 1-0 lead.

Kelley continued the Rangers' dominance as he scored on a feed from Jacob Wiley and Rees to take a 2-0 lead.

Late in the first period, Napanee got on the board as they were able to sneak one past South Grenville's Ben Knapp to pull within one.

The Rangers added a pair of second period goals from Ryan Chillson and Lawrence to frustrate the Raiders. Sessions (2), Greg Ingerson and Jacob Wiley picked up helpers.

Justin Wiley opened up the third period with an unassisted goal, before Napanee scored its second of the game.

Mongeon and Lawrence added further insurance markers late in the third period, with Veltkamp picking up an assist.

Knapp was strong in net picking up the win.

The Rangers will continue
its season by hosting the Morrisburg Lions this Saturday at 7:15 pm at the Cardinal and District Community Centre, before travelling to Kemptville Sunday to take on the 73's at 7:15 pm.

SGDHS senior girls on a roll

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville Giants senior girls basketball team sits in first place in the Leeds and Grenville Secondary School Athletic Association standings heading into the final two weeks of the season.

"Overall, we're 16-8 on the season," said Coach Joe Latham. "We're going to end up playing 30-plus games. The girls have played well and we hope it will continue with a couple big games against TISS and St. Mary for first place."

South Grenville has improved its performance on the season posting a 5-2 record in recent play-including a quarter-final berth in a 20-team tournament in Ottawa.

This past weekend, South Grenville hosted a three-team mini-tournament and finished with a 2-0 record.

The Giants opened with a 61-23 win over the Brockville Collegiate Institute Red Rams. Ashley Weir had 18 points to lead the Giants, while Katie Beatty and Shannon Campbell each chipped in eight in the win.

South Grenville continued its winning ways, scoring a 53-20 blowout victory over Sydenham.

Erin Heibein led the Giants with 12 points, while Sam Joudoin chipped in nine and Alex Ward added eight.

The Giants played host to St. Michael of Kemptville Oct. 21 in league play, where they scored a 50-35 win over the Mustangs.

Heibein led South Grenville with 12 points in the win, while Weir and Campbell chipped in ten points apiece.

On Oct. 16, the Giants travelled to Ottawa where they took part in a 20 team tournament. In their first game of the tournament, South Grenville dropped a hard fought contest 55-42 to the Rideau Lions.

Campbell led the Giants with ten points, followed by Beatty with nine and Joudoin with eight.

South Grenville bounced back as it scored a 50-32 win over Port Perry.

Joudoin led the Giants with 14 points, while Campbell and Heibein added ten each.

The Giants continued its strong performance with a tough 55-45 win over Desmond Morris of St. Catharines.

Weir had a strong game to lead South Grenville with 20 points, while Heibein added 14.

South Grenville dropped its quarter-final game to a strong Napanee club 60-51 despite a strong effort by the team.

Campbell and Ward had 12 points apiece to led the Giants, while Weir added 10.

The Giants are tied with North Grenville for first place in the league with identical 5-1 records, followed by St. Mary at 5-3, TISS at 4-2 and BCI at 2-4.

Atom C Rangers #3 victorious over South Grenville rivals

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville atom C Rangers house team #3 managed a pair of victories over arch-rivals South Grenville #2 and South Grenville #1.

On Oct. 13, the atom Rangers house team #3 scored a 5-1 win over the atom Rangers house team #2.

The atom Rangers #3 got out to a 5-0 lead early, led by a hat trick from Austin Murphy
and singles from Kyle Shackles and Daniel Walker, while Shackles also picked up a helper.

South Grenville #2 managed to get on the board when Michael Tracey scored with 24 second left on the clock.

Laura McKinstry got the win in net for South Grenville #2.

On Oct. 15, South Grenville #3 held on for a 4-3 win over South Grenville #1.

Murphy led all scorers with a hat trick for South Grenville #2 while Shackles added a single. Dillion Stoddard and Trevor Moore each had assists.

Phillip Biccum scored a pair for South Grenville #1, while Ryan Grimes added a single. Dawn Wright and A.J. Larocque each had helpers.

Atom B Rangers score pair of winsSouth Grenville #1 start season at 4-2

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville atom B house team #1 Rangers have started their season with a 4-2 record.

On Oct. 14, the Rangers hosted Brockville #1 scoring a 9-0 win over the Warriors. Logan Grant and Tim Kappax led the way for South Grenville with each netting a hat trick, while Desmond Martin, Lucas Chretien and Matt Leonard each scored singles. Cody Knapp (2), Devin Johnston (2) and Martin each added helpers. Nathan Peters was credited with the shutout.

On Oct. 11, South Grenville travelled to Athens where it squeaked out a 2-1 win over the Aeros. Kappax and Spencer Lee scored for the Rangers, while Grant added an assist.

On Oct. 5, the Rangers travelled to Brockville and put on a strong performance in defeating Brockville #3 10-1. Derek Bourgeois led the way for South Grenville with a hat trick, while Houston Bujacz (2), Lee (2), Leonard, Grant and Chretien added the other Rangers markers. Kappax (2), Bourgeois (2), Johnston, Leonard, Grant and Martin each chipped in with helpers.

On Oct. 18, the Rangers managed a 5-0 win over the Westport Rideaus.

Chretien led the Rangers with a pair of goals, while Leonard, Lee and Grant added singles. Bourgeois, Nick Thorpe, Peters and Leonard chipped in with assists. Sean Blackburn earned the shutout in net.

On Oct. 19, South Grenville dropped a 2-1 decision to the North Dundas Devils.

Leonard scored the Rangers lone goal, unassisted.

On Oct. 21, the Rangers dropped a 2-1 decision to Brockville #2.

Leonard had the Rangers lone goal.

Other members of the Rangers are head coach Paul Chretien, assistant coaches Ray Grant and Tim Peters, John Wood and Cody Knapp.

SPENCERVILLE - The South Grenville atom B Rangers continued its strong showing on the season by scoring a pair of big wins last week over Kingston and Brockville.

On Oct. 20, the Rangers scored a dominant 10-1 win over the Kingston Cougars at the Spencerville arena.

Lucas Stitt led the Rangers with a hat trick, while
Joey Sargeant and Coleman Colpitts each had a pair
and Trent Corney, Alex Stephenson and Robbie Deeks added singles.

Alex Stephenson chipped in with three assists, while Rik Champagne (2) and Robbie Deeks also had helpers.

On Oct. 21, the Rangers travelled to Brockville where they scored a 10-2 win over the Brockville Warriors.

Hunter McCarroll,Corney and Champagne each scored twice, while Stitt, Sargeant, Deeks and Ian King also scored.

Stephenson (3), Champagne (2), Deeks (2), Stitt, Sargeant, Colpitts, King, Cody Adams and Quinton Selleck were credited with assists.

SGMHA minor midgets go 2-1 in league play

CARDINAL - The South Grenville minor midget Rangers managed to score a pair of wins in recent league play.

On Oct. 25, the Rangers travelled to Cornwall where they were able to escape with a 3-2 win.

Justin Rust led all scorers with a pair of goals for the Rangers, while Sam Whitley added a single. Josh Joudoin (2), Ryan Landon (2) and Mike Leeder had the assists.

South Grenville dropped a 3-0 decision on Oct. 22, when they hosted Akwesasne at the
Cardinal and District Community Centre.

On Oct. 20, the Rangers travelled to Louisville where they skated away with a 5-1 win.

Landon led the Rangers charge with a pair of goals, while Joudoin, Wes Polite and Andrew Wilson added singles. Deeks, Leeder, Landon, Polite and Wilson were each credited with helpers.

Corie Toye and Kevin Beach continued their strong play in goal in all three games.

Boltz score 8-2 win

CARDINAL - The South Grenville novice Lightning
Boltz scored an 8-2 victory over North Dundas Sunday in Cardinal.

Brett Van Stralen scored five of the eight goals, while Broydon Stufko added a hat trick.

Matt Courtney (2), Brandon Finlayson (2), Shenda Harrison (2), John Lawless (2), Ewen Eaton, Brett McFarland, Cameron Murray and Aaron Scott added assists in the win.

Peewee B Rangers beat Jets and Warriors

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville peewee B Rangers scored a pair of wins last weekend over Loyalist and Brockville.

On Friday, the Rangers skated to a 5-1 win over the Loyalist Jets in Amherstview.

Mike Thomas had a hat trick for the Rangers, while Todd Kirkey added a pair in the win. Taylor Corney (2), Tyler Curry, Jeff Moulton, Dylan Heisel and Jared McGeough added singles.

On Sunday, South Grenville continued its strong play with a 10-1 victory over the Brockville Warriors.

Andrew Bernard, Reilly Grootjans and Thomas each had a pair of goals, while Mark Charlebois, Kirkey, Dylan Render and Jeff Moulton added singles.

Atom B Rangers holding bottle drive for Silverstick trip

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville atom B Rangers will be holding a bottle drive the next two weekends.

The Rangers will be holding a bottle drive the weekends of Nov. 1 and Nov. 8 in order to help raise money for their trip to the Regional Silverstick Tournament Nov. 15 in Pembroke.

The team will be canvassing in Prescott and the surrounding area; any donations of bottles would be appreciated.

Last year's atom B Rangers team was crowned Regional Silverstick champion and participated in the International Silverstick tournament in Sarnia.

South Grenville to host senior boys volleyball action today

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville Giants senior boys basketball team will play host to this week's Leeds and Grenville Secondary School Athletic Association regular season games starting at noon.

The Giants will play games against TISS, BCI and North Grenville, with St. Mary getting a bye-week.

All matches will be two, 25-rally point games with a 27-point cap.

These are the final regular season games of the season, with the semi-finals and finals set for Wednesday, Nov. 5 to be hosted by the school with the best combined junior-senior record.

MNR asking hunters for deer jaws for study of harvest

KEMPTVILLE - The Ministry of Natural Resources is holding its annual deer jaw collection program during the deer gun season.

The MNR obtains information from the jaws about the age and structure of the harvest. All hunters who participate receive a MNR crest. Hunters are asked to remove the lower jaw from the deer, clean the flesh from it, and attach a tag indicating the sex of the deer and the Wildlife Management Unit and township where the deer was harvested.

Hunters can drop off their deer jaws and collect their crests at Mark and Merv Robinson's at RR2 Oxford Station at (613) 258-4695.

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