VOL. 173, NO. 46~ PRESCOTT, ONTARIO ~ November 12, 2003

Taylor upsets Dobbie; McCrea wins

Incumbent and former Augusta reeve defeated

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ The voters have spoken, and Augusta and Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal councils will soon have new people at the helm.

Peggy Taylor won a very close race of her own to become mayor of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal. Unofficial results give the Ward One councillor a 35-vote victory over incumbent Dave Dobbie. Taylor said Monday she was shocked but pleased by the results; Dobbie, who was gracious in defeat, announced he would be retiring from politics.

John McCrea, who lost a close race for Augusta reeve to George Vail in 2000, was the winner in Monday's municipal election. McCrea, a former deputy reeve, defeated former reeve Adrian VanSchie by a narrow margin, followed by Darlene Banning in third and the incumbent Vail in fourth.

In Prescott, Robert Lawn was re-elected to a second term as mayor. Lawn defeated former councillor Craig Worden by a comfortable margin, although the margin was not as wide as when the two candidates faced each other in the 2000 election.

It was also a mixed bag of results for other incumbents seeking re-election in South Grenville. Jo-Anne Beckstead was the only one of four who will return as councillor in Prescott. Beckstead placed third out of 12 councillor candidates. Nancy Lane received the most votes, followed by Suzanne Dodge. The other three councillors-elect are Chuck Street, Sue O'Hanlon and Bob Pelda. Incumbents Garry Dewar, Terry McConnell and Jim French placed seventh, eighth and eleventh respectively. Jeremy Adams was ninth, followed by Graham Cudlipp in tenth. Kelly Benish, who came in third in the race for mayor three years ago, rounded out the pack for councillor.

Augusta Deputy Reeve Doug Barton was re-elected Monday; he defeated Councillor Bill Buckler and Dwain Swerdfiger.

Three councillors were elected for the upcoming three-year term. Pauline Cyr received the most votes, followed by John Fischl in second place and Garry Ferguson in third. Carol Stephenson was fourth, followed by Wayne Reid.

In Ward Two of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, incumbent councillors Bill Sloan and Peter Martin were re-elected. Sharan Mathieu placed out of the running in third place. Hugh Cameron and Charlie Burrell are the new councillors in Ward One; Dick Willis was third.

Despite having a choice of 14 candidates, voter turnout in Prescott was down compared to three years ago. Turnout was about 52 per cent in 2000, but this year's turnout fell under the 50 per cent mark.

Prescott voters choose Lawn for second term

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ Robert Lawn says teamwork can make a difference in Prescott.

The mayor was re-elected Monday to a second three-year term. Unofficial results give Lawn 1,109 votes; his challenger, former councillor Craig Worden, received 515 votes.

"I knew Mr. Worden was an incredible candidate," Lawn told The Journal Monday night.

The two also faced each other in the 2000 municipal election; Lawn's margin of victory that time was 870 votes.

"I expected it to be closer this time," the mayor said. "But I am pleased to do as well as I did. I worked hard at it."

Worden said he was surprised by the results of this election. He had been expecting the outcome to be much closer given the response he received during door-to-door campaigning.

"Some said the town needs a change," he said. "But we accomplished our goal. We made him (Lawn) run and get out there," Worden said Monday night.

"He can do a good job."

Lawn noted he and Worden were labelled in 2000 because of their views on what to do about town hall. Lawn supported renovating the Dibble Street municipal building, while Worden supported council's position to construct a new building downtown. Those labels did not apply in the 2003 election, according to Lawn.

The mayor said he has received a mandate to continue what he has been trying to do the past three years. Council should take a longer-term view of Prescott's future; reviewing the town's official plan and encouraging residents to have input are goals for the upcoming term.

"Some really good things have happened to make this town more beautiful," Lawn said in reference to Prescott Blossoms and other projects he would like to see continue.

Securing a new sewage treatment plant and dealing with the ongoing uncertainty about the status of policing in Prescott were cited by Lawn as important issues council will have to address.

The mayor also referred to the recent dispute involving several properties in Augusta that are hooked up to town water. "I don't think we handled that very well," said Lawn, who would like to maintain a good relationship between Prescott and Augusta and other municipal neighbours.

"I am a great believer in teamwork," the mayor said.

Councillors

Some of the new councillors elected Monday say they are ready to get down to business.

Suzanne Dodge, who placed second with 969 votes, said she is pleased by the results but regrets more people did not get out and vote. Dodge added she sees a more positive future for the town, something she expects will be reflected by the new faces on council.

Although he was elected once before to council in 1991, Chuck Street said he is excited about being voted in this time around. Street said he was a bit surprised there will be only one incumbent returning to council.

"I'm looking forward to working with the new team," he said.

Going into the final set of poll results Monday night, Bob Pelda was trailing incumbents Garry Dewar and Terry McConnell for the sixth and final councillor seat. The last polls swung in favour of Pelda and gave him a 30-vote margin over Dewar.

"I'm in shock," Pelda said shortly after the results were announced. "I had conceded a hard battle involving the three gentleman."

The new council appears to be " a great mix" of team players that should work well together, he noted.

Pelda added he was pleased and "quite surprised" to receive the support he did. "Now I have to do my job for them."

Election results will likely be made official this week. The new council is scheduled to be sworn in Dec. 1.

THIS WEEK

Arts and crafts show at high school Saturday

PRESCOTT ­ The Giant arts and crafts show at South Grenville District High School will take place this Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 am to 4 pm.

The annual event presented by the school's alumni association features more than 200 vendors from across Ontario and Quebec. Everything from furniture and jellies to jewellery and fudge will be available throughout the main floor of the school.

Proceeds from the nominal admission fee charged go to school activities. Entrances will be open at the north and south ends of the school.

On-site babysitting will be provided. A shuttle bus running between the high school and clock tower square downtown will run throughout the day.

For more information, contact Judi Baril at 925-3751.

Ice booms in river starting next week

CORNWALL ­ Ice booms will soon be installed in narrow stretches of the St. Lawrence River between Cardinal and Prescott, according to Ontario Power Generation.

Floating log-chain booms will likely be in place starting Monday, Nov. 17. The booms, which are chain-and-wood devices strung between yellow floating cans, will be placed off Galop Island, in the North Channel, off Johnstown and near Prescott. Booms are used to prevent ice build-up in winter and ensure an even freeze on the river and improve power generation during winter months.

Boaters are being asked to steer clear of the booms.

Ducks Unlimited banquet set for Friday

ROEBUCK ­ The annual banquet of the Prescott-area chapter of Ducks Unlimited will take place this Friday, Nov. 14 at the Roebuck Community Hall.

The event includes dinner and a silent auction. There will also be a draw for a hockey sweater autographed by NHL great Bobby Orr; the sweater has been on display at the Bank of Montreal. For tickets or more information, call Paul Van Luit at 925-3312 or Jim Holmes at 925-4800. Tickets are on sale at all three banks in Prescott and at Knapp's Yamaha.

South Grenville honours its graduates

Dustin Drury, Cristy Latham receive 2003 Principal Award

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - South Grenville District High School's Class of 2003 returned to school for one last day Saturday as the school held its annual commencement ceremonies.

Family, friends and educators were all in attendance to congratulate the school's newest graduates with the presentation of awards and diplomas to the final group of OAC students and Grade 12 students.

Two students, Dustin Drury and Cristy Latham, who were described by Principal Brenda Ramsay as no strangers to school activities, were recipients of the Principal's Award.

Drury, a veteran of many school sports teams having played rugby, football, basketball, volleyball and badminton, also made his presence known with his involvement with school clubs such as the Entrepreneurship Club and the Energizers.

Latham, who excelled at most sports having played basketball, volleyball and soccer throughout high school, also kept an active profile within the school with her involvement with athletic council, the Energizers and students council.

For the pair of shocked recipients the award was the icing on the cake to a memorable high school experience.

"I was really looking forward to getting my award as an Ontario Scholar, but this was above and beyond," explained Drury, who is currently studying commerce at McMaster University in Hamilton. "I never expected this. I heard everyone's speeches and it really got to me; it's definitely the best way it could have possibly ended for me."

Latham added, "I had no idea about this; it was such a surprise. It's such an honour Mrs. Ramsey's speech made me cry. I was really overwhelmed. It's a happy day, but a little bit sad as well; it's the last time we might get to see some of these people."

Latham is in her first year of education at McGill University in Montreal, where she is playing on the women's basketball team.

The Governor General's Academic Medal for achieving the highest academic standing in the Class of 2003 went to Kim Levere, whose OAC average exceeded 95 per cent. Levere is currently at Carleton University in Ottawa studying mathematics.

With two valedictorians in the first and only graduation year of the double cohort, valedictorians Latham and Megan Irving used unconventional means to relay their message to the senior class.

Latham, who found summing up her four years at South Grenville difficult, took a page from David Letterman's book and made a list of reflections from her high school days and what she has learned since entering the outside world.

Irving laid out her high school experiences year by year, comparing the experience to a submarine sandwich since it's up to you what to put into it and what you get out of it. She ended her speech performing a modified rendition of the Green Day song "Time of Your Life" with more personalized lyrics.

A proud Ramsay said she was amazed with the graduates and how each year they still mange to be a special and unique group.

"We've always felt we've done a good job promoting and recognizing our talented graduates," said Ramsey, "but this year I felt I knew the group a little better and I was able to see this group develop and grow and that is the neat part for us as educators."

A former alumnus was also on hand adding a special close to the ceremonies as South Grenville graduate Kevin Tureski was inducted into the high school's wall of fame. Tureski, who is a part of the software company Wavefront, accepted an Oscar earlier this year for his company's work in science and technology in movie-making. Alias' Maya graphics tool is used by movie and video game makers to generate special effects for blockbusters such as Spider-man and Lord of the Rings.

Tureski, a self-proclaimed trouble maker when he was at school in Prescott and graduated in 1979, offered key words of advice to the graduates.

"If I can return and get back up here for this, surely you can too," said Tureski. "You don't get the kind of production our company has out of the efforts of an individual. Just remember, none of us is as smart as all of us."

Barton to return as deputy reeve; Cyr tops list of Augusta councillors

By Monica Whitney, Journal Staff Writer

MAYNARD ­ Roebuck resident and self-employed arborist John McCrea is the new reeve of Augusta Township.

The former deputy reeve and councillor of Augusta won 1,160 votes to take first place in Monday's municipal election.

He beat out challengers Adrian VanSchie, who garnered 1,042 votes, Darlene Banning, who won 670 votes, and current reeve George Vail, who finished last with 586 votes.

Douglas Barton will reclaim the deputy reeve's chair, having won 1,751 votes, while current councillor Bill Buckler took 1,169. Dwain Swerdfiger came in last for the position with 349 votes.

Pauline Cyr, two-term councillor in the late 1980s and early 1990s, won the most votes (2,056) of five councillor candidates. She will share the council table with John Fischl, who won 1,779 votes, and Garry Ferguson, who racked up 1,747 votes. Losing councillor candidates were Carol Stephenson (1,599 votes) and Wayne Reid (1,123 votes).

The new reeve did not make an appearance at the Maynard Education and Recreation Hall where the election results were posted. Two phone calls The Journal made to his home Tuesday morning had not been returned by press time.

In his campaign platform, McCrea stressed three essential elements to good government: open communication, a structured approach and an environment that fosters team building.

VanSchie said second place in a four-way race for reeve was not unexpected. "John (McCrea) worked hard to get the results he did," VanSchie said, noting he had a lot to give the township in terms of education and experience. "But John worked hard and certainly I understand."

Vail was visibly disappointed with the unofficial election results. With just half the results having been called in to Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Linda Robinson by 11 pm, it had become obvious he would not be returning to the reeve's chair for another term.

"To come in last, it's somewhat disappointing," Vail said, adding he thought he would have come in second or a close third. "I have to accept that blame for myself; I must have done something wrong." But, he added, "I tried my best."

Vail, who has served two terms as a councillor and one as reeve, expressed his appreciation to the voters who supported him.

The election results were tabulated at the Maynard municipal office by CAO Sharon Wilkinson overseeing 23 election officials and deputy returning officers.

Since the township used the vote-by-mail system, there were no individual polls calling in results. Ballots were distributed among 11 boxes with about 300 ballots in each. The results of the first box were called over to the recreation hall located behind the township hall at 10 pm; the new council was known by about 11:15 pm. It is estimated 55 per cent of eligible voters returned their ballots, compared to 37 per cent in 2000.

Barton, who retains his title as deputy reeve, said he feels quite happy about his win, but was quick to give credit to his challenger. "Mr. Buckler ran a very good campaign," he said. "He was a very worthy opponent, and I valued his time on council. He could have done a good job (as deputy reeve).

Barton said he hopes to continue his work in the best interests of the township, while paying particular attention to waste management. He noted he is also prepared to look at the issue of train whistles while also planning for the future of the municipal office and fire halls.

After the councillor results were known, top vote-getter Cyr said "I'm ready to go to work," adding having council experience helped her in the challenge.

Maitland resident and retired business owner Fischl stated the campaign was a "well-fought battle. Everyone put up a good fight. Now we have to pull together to make the council work, and I think we can."

Former Augusta roads superintendent Ferguson said he planned to go home and do some serious thinking so he will be ready to work at his new councillor position.

Unofficial results for Prescott councillor (top six to be elected) are as follows:

1. Nancy Lane 1,024

2. Suzanne Dodge 969

3. Jo-Anne Beckstead 929

4. Chuck Street 750

5. Sue O'Hanlon 705

6. Bob Pelda 665

7. Garry Dewar 635

8. Terry McConnell 609

9. Jeremy Adams 544

10. Graham Cudlipp 504

11. Jim French 483

12. Kelly Benish 287

St. Andrew's hosts Christmas bazaar

PRESCOTT ­ A Christmas bazaar and tea will take place Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10 am to 1 pm at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, corner of Dibble and Centre streets.

Take-out orders will be available. Call 925-3725.

Local Rebekah lodge to host bazaar and tea Nov. 19

PRESCOTT ­ The Wellington Rebekah Lodge #108 will be hosting a bazaar and tea Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11 am to 1:30 pm at Friendship Hall, 454 Henry St. W.

Baked goods and crafts will be on sale. Take-out orders will be available. Tickets can be obtained at the door.

Firefighters celebrate 50 years of parades

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ Half a century of holiday cheer is being marked at this year's Light Up the Night Santa Claus Parade in Prescott.

The night-time event set for Friday, Nov. 21 continues the tradition started by the Prescott Fire Department in the 1950s.

Barry Moorhouse, who along with fellow firefighter Ken Burton is co-chairing the event, said the department is proud to be able to maintain the tradition through the years, and this year is no different. Upwards of 15,000 people flock to Prescott to catch the annual parade, which has been held at night the past several years. There are, however, changes in the works for 2003.

The stage show normally held in clock tower square the night of the parade will not take place; the Fort Town Boosters, which had presented the show the past several years, are no longer active.

In its place, there will be a tree-lighting ceremony at 7 pm in the square. Firefighters are hoping to expand the ceremony and decorating plans in the area in future years, according to Moorhouse.

The parade itself will once again form at South Grenville District High School and head south on Edward Street, west on King Street and north on St. Lawrence Street.

Six bands have been confirmed to appear in this year's parade; among them is the Morristown High School Band from across the river in St. Lawrence County, New York.

Although the stage show will not be taking place this year, the Legion will be hosting its annual pre-parade spaghetti dinner from 4 to 6 pm at the Legion Hall on Henry Street.

There will be no post-parade at the Legion this year; instead, hot dogs and hot chocolate will be available at three locations along the parade route. Moorhouse said the sites will probably be Giant Tiger, the clock tower and in the vicinity of the Riverside parking lot. The Prescott-based Rotary and Lions clubs and Giant Tiger will serve the refreshments.

To register for this year's parade, call fire dispatch at 925-4777. Donations can be dropped off at the fire and police building or can be mailed to the fire department at Box 2581, Prescott. Cheques should be made out to Prescott Fire Department (Light Up the Night).

OCCOPS decides on appeal

TORONTO ­ The Ontario Civilian Commission on Police Services (OCCOPS) has decided whether to appeal a recent court ruling that paves the way for disbandment of the Prescott Police Service.

The commission discussed the matter at its meeting Monday and reached a decision. However, an OCCOPS spokesperson told The Journal Monday it would not make its decision public until the parties that participated in the court hearing are notified. No official word on the OCCOPS decision had been released as of press time Tuesday.

On June 13, a Toronto court heard an application by the Town of Prescott and its police services board to challenge a 2001 OCCOPS position that disbandment of the municipal police department in favour of the Ontario Provincial Police could not proceed. The matter would be reconsidered if the OPP agreed to go to binding arbitration with Prescott Constable Darren Davis, a former OPP officer who the provincial police were refusing to offer employment to as part of the Prescott proposal.

The court ruled last week OCCOPS does not have the authority to compel the OPP to submit to binding arbitration for that purpose. Therefore, the disbandment plan could proceed.

However, Prescott council is seeking updated information on disbandment and the legal process that could accompany an appeal.

In addition to the town, the OPP and OCCOPS, the association representing Prescott police officers was one of the parties with standing at the judicial review. OCCOPS and the association spoke against the town's request at the hearing.

Town council voted almost three years ago to seek an OPP municipal policing contract. An option to amalgamate police services in Prescott, Brockville and Gananoque was considered by the previous council.

Local jobless rate falls in October

KINGSTON ­ The regional unemployment rate decreased by one per cent in October, according to figures released by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC).

The jobless rate for the region that includes South Grenville was 5.6 per cent last month, down from 6.6 per cent in September. The unemployment rate was 5.9 per cent in Oct. 2002.

There was a significant reduction in the number of people in the labour force, an HRDC release states. Although job losses were scattered through a number of industries in the service sector, employment gains were reported in manufacturing and the goods-producing sector.

There was also a decrease last month in Employment Insurance (EI) claims. The Prescott HRDC office reported a total of 943 regular and special EI benefits recipients at the end of October. There were 1,001 claimants at the end of September.

Most offices in the Kingston-Pembroke management area reported fewer EI claims last month. The overall decrease was 5.7 per cent.

HDRC notes unemployment rates are not determined through assessment of EI claimant data.

The national unemployment rate fell slightly in October.

Simulated attack keeps local ham radio operators on their toes

PRESCOTT - Members of the Leeds-Grenville Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) group manned their ham radios Saturday as part of a simulated emergency.

Ham radio operators stretching from Westport to Prescott were at bases of command, where they would be stationed in the event of an emergency.

ARES Assistant Emergency Co-ordinator Olive Watts was at South Grenville District High School Saturday for the test along with Alan Brown from Counties Social Services.

Watts explained the test was a simulated potential terrorist attack with both bridges closed and no more information was available.

"They set these simulated tests yearly to test out the communications in the area," said Watts. "Emergency services can identify resources in the area in the event of an emergency and our major communications centres around the use of a radio."

The ARES were busy Saturday morning sending messages in co-operation with all emergency response personnel such as the social services department and Canadian Red Cross to make sure everyone is prepared in the event of an emergency.

Social services officials invented mock scenarios at each of the comfort stations including requesting volunteers, supplies and evacuation of emergency bases.

Nine radio operators sent messages to one another from the different stations and other ARES groups conducting similar exercises in Lanark County and Ottawa.

Events and course mark diabetes month

BROCKVILLE ­ The Diabetes Education Centre at St. Vincent de Paul Hospital in Brockville is offering a course to help prevent type 2 diabetes from happening to people at risk of developing the disorder. These people might have a family history of diabetes or have slightly higher than normal blood sugar levels.

The first class will be held this Thursday, Nov. 13 from 7 to 9 pm in Room 407 at the hospital. For more information or to register, call 342-4461, ext. 2269.

A celebration evening to mark anniversaries of the diabetes association and its tri-county branch as well as diabetes education programs at St. Vincent de Paul and Brockville General Hospital will take place Thursday, Nov. 20 from 6 to 9 pm at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 96 in Brockville. For tickets, call 345-0992.

Grads opt for fifth year or post-secondary

By Jen Fraser, Journal Co-op Student

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville District High School Commencement ceremony took place Saturday afternoon. During this ceremony, the last class ever of OAC (Grade 13) students and the first of the students in the new four-year high school program received their diplomas.

Since OAC was eliminated, it has forced several students into college, university or the working world with only four years of high school instead of the traditional five. Some students, however, opted to remain in high school for a fifth year. The question the double cohort raised was, "Are students really mature enough to handle post-secondary life at 17 or 18 years old, or is that extra year still necessary?"

Cristy Latham graduated after her Grade 12 year, and is currently at McGill University in Montreal. When asked if she felt she was prepared for post-secondary education with only four years of high school, she said: "I love university life. I miss home and my friends, but I felt totally prepared for McGill, and I'm glad I went when I did."

This opinion was shared by Ian Porteous, another four-year grad who is currently attending St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia. He said university is great, adding he couldn't be happier.

One student who decided to stay for a fifth year of high school was Erin Heibein. "I applied to schools last winter, and was accepted into three different programs. I wasn't sure what I wanted to take. I also hadn't seen the campuses, and I didn't know which one would fit with me. I think this extra year has helped me decide what I want to do. If nothing else, it has given me another year to think," she commented.

Before OAC was eliminated, students had the option to fast-track their education and graduate in four years instead of five. Today, about two thirds of students at South Grenville decided to take a fifth year of high school.

There are many reasons students chose to put off post-secondary for another year. "I couldn't take biology in either semester this year, and I need to for university," said Ryan Davy, a Grade 12 student who plans to stay at South Grenville for a fifth year.

Kyle Bosley, another fifth-year student, said: "It wasn't that I needed any specific courses or didn't feel ready to go. I didn't have enough money."

For the most part, though, students like Chelsea Lawrence felt they were too young, and they weren't ready to leave yet. "I would have been 17 years old in university," she said.

Christmas crafts

SPENCERVILLE ­ The Spencerville Agricultural Society is hosting a Christmas craft and gift show Sunday, Nov. 16 from 10 am to 5 pm in the Drummond Building.

For more information, call Carol at 658-3024.

Get your shot

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ The Cardinal and District Resource Centre will be the location of a flu shot clinic this Friday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

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

A clinic will also be held Wednesday, Nov. 26 from 1 to 7 pm at South Grenville District High School in Prescott.

Flu shots are also available from family physicians.

Roebuck resident honoured by mutual insurance industry

ROEBUCK ­ A resident of Roebuck has received a Distinguished Service Award for his work with the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association (OMIA).

Alton Whitehorne was selected as the 2003 recipient of the award that was presented at the OMIA Presidents and Managers Convention Oct. 27 at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa.

The award is presented annually to a retiree of the farm mutual organization who has made a significant contribution to the industry.

Whitehorne started his career in the mutual as the loss prevention officer with Grenville Mutual Insurance in Spencerville. He was promoted to assistant manager in 1982 and named manager in 1987, retiring in 1998.

Among his accomplishments in the industry, Whitehorne was invited in 1994 by the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies to serve as the Canadian representative on its Strategic Direction Task Force.

According to an industry publication, Whitehorne "exhibited an exemplary devotion to the farm mutual industry."

"It is quite an honour," said Whitehorne, who is currently in his second term as president of the Roebuck Educational and Recreational Association. He is quick to point out, however, his work was part of a team effort and not individual.

He and his wife Janet live in the older stone home in which he was born, and the couple run Alleglen Farm, a horse hay cash crop operation that exports more than 90 per cent of its product to Florida.

Whitehorne has also been active as a steward and elder with Roebuck United Church and as a 4-H club leader. He has previously received the Grenville County Beef Producers Association award of merit for his contributions to that industry. Prior to his retirement, the couple owned a herd of purebred Herefords.

Bridal extravaganza to benefit GCC

MAITLAND ­ Grenville Christian College (GCC) near Maitland will be the benefactor of Bridal Extravaganza 2003, to be held Sunday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 4 pm at GCC.

About 20 members of the Brockville and Area Bridal Association are co-operating to set up displays representing their businesses and contributing door prizes for the registered brides in attendance.

Bridal Extravaganza 2003 will feature the latest styles and fabrics for bridal gowns, flowergirls, bridesmaids dresses and mothers' attire in a fashion show presented by Heather's Bridal Shoppe of Smiths Falls.

Groomsmen and ringbearers will be outfitted in tuxedos courtesy of Alan Brown Clothiers, Brockville. The show will also feature unique decorations, reception foods and appetizers, music and many other services, such as photography, DJ services and honeymoon travel.

A special prize to be drawn is a complementary dinner for two and one night's accommodation donated by the Baldachin Inn, Merrickville. Free limousine rides will be offered on site.

Advance registration of brides is necessary. Tickets are available at Flowers Brockville, Heather's Bridal Shoppe, Smiths Falls, or Goliger's Travel at the 1000 Islands Mall, Brockville.

For more information, contact Adrie Leyenaar, Heather's Bridal Shoppe, at 283-4692.

BSE forum to be held Thursday

SPENCERVILLE ­ An open forum to discuss the BSE situation will be held this week in Spencerville.

The meeting will take place this Thursday, Nov. 13 at 8 pm at the municipal hall in Spencerville. The event is being presented by the Grenville Federation of Agriculture.

Comments and concerns about BSE and how it is affecting the livestock sector and a number of related activities will be summarized and delivered to MPs and MPPs. For more information, contact Adrian Wynands at 926-2579 or Laurie McFarland at 989-5656.

Jewellery and CDs stolen from home; part of bank machine damaged

PRESCOTT ­ The Prescott Police Service investigated 79 incidents and three motor vehicle collisions during the week of Nov. 3.

Items valued at approximately $2,000 were taken from a Wood Street West residence, police were told Nov. 4. Among the stolen items were a silver chain, silver bracelet, pendant and 80 CDs. No forced entry was found. Constable Moe Morrissette is the investigating officer.

While investigating a Nov. 3 complaint from a woman who indicated she had been assaulted by her husband, it was revealed the accused had also assaulted his children. The 51-year-old man was arrested and charged with four counts of assault. He was held for a bail hearing; his name will not be released to protect the identity of the victims, according to police. Constable Shawn Steinburg is investigating.

A Howe Terrace woman reported to police Nov. 3 she had been threatened by her husband from whom she was separated. Graham Thompson, 49, of Spencerville was arrested and charged with threatening. He was held for a bail hearing. The investigating officer is Constable Morrissette.

A theft was reported Nov. 6 at the Mayfield Retirement Residence. A resident told police a small amount of money had gone missing from her room. The investigating officer is Constable Mike Lapensee.

While on cruiser patrol Nov. 9, Constable Cindy Bisson made a routine traffic stop at the corner of King and Edward streets. Brian O'Connor, 37, of Cumberland was arrested and charged with impaired driving and driving while exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit. He was released and is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 21.

Also on Nov. 9, minor damage to the front panel of the ATM at Bank of Montreal was reported. Constable Bisson is investigating.

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

OPP BRIEFS

Fire set in Limerick Forest guts vehicle stolen in Ottawa

LIMERICK FOREST ­ A 2000 Jeep Cherokee destroyed by fire Saturday night on Limerick Road at Ferguson Road had been stolen from a parking lot on Bank Street in Ottawa, according to Grenville County OPP.

The investigating officer is Constable Natalie Jarrett.

RIDE check leads to charges

NORTH AUGUSTA ­ OPP officers conducted a RIDE check Sunday at county roads 6 and 15.

A 57-year-old Brockville man was issued an offence notice for having liquor in a public place after police had stopped his vehicle and found an open can of beer. The man registered a pass on the roadside screening device.

A 23-year-old North Grenville man was issued an appearance notice for possession of a controlled substance (believed to be marijuana).

ATV had no licence or insurance

SPENCERVILLE ­ A 17-year-old male from Spencerville was charged when the ATV he was operating was pulled over Saturday evening on County Road 21 west of Spencerville. An offence notice was issued; the ATV did not have a licence plate or insurance. Constable Kavanagh is the investigating officer.

Grenville County OPP advise ATV operators to become familiar with new laws and restrictions regarding travelling on highways.

Young men drinking in vehicle

SPENCERVILLE ­ Also Saturday evening, constables Kavanagh and McConnell spotted a running vehicle at the arena.

All four occupants were consuming alcohol. Three 19-year-old men and a 20-year-old man were issued offence notices for consuming alcohol in a public place

No names were released.

Licence suspended for 12 hours

SPENCERVILLE ­ Constable Kavanagh stopped a vehicle for speeding late Saturday afternoon on County Road 21 just west of Spencerville. The driver, a 31-year-old Gloucester man, was issued a 12-hour licence suspension after he registered a warn on a roadside screening device.

He was also given a speeding ticket for travelling 34 kilometres over the 50 kilometre-per-hour limit.

Texas trucker caught with loaded revolver

PRESCOTT - Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA) reports a trucker from Freeport, Texas pleaded guilty on two offences under The Customs Act.

Leslie Bomar was arrested Nov. 2 at the Port of Prescott when his commercial vehicle was searched and brass knuckles and several rounds of ammunition were found in the cab according to a CCRA news release. A loaded 38 calibre Smith and Wesson revolver was found wrapped in clothing located under the sleeping bunk of the vehicle's tractor.

Bomar was charged with illegally importing a prohibited weapon and smuggling. He pleaded guilty to both offences Nov. 3 in a Brockville court and was given a 10-year prohibition on the possession of firearms, a lifetime ban on owning or possessing restricted weapons and time served.

Bomar was later referred to Citizenship and Immigration Canada, where he was determined to be inadmissible and deported from Canada.

Travellers have to declare all firearms and weapons when entering Canada. If not declared, the CCRA will seize them and charges could be laid. People bringing firearms or weapons into Canada need documentation to prove they are permitted to possess a firearm in Canada.

Dinner to be served

PRESCOTT ­ A roast beef dinner will take place Saturday, Nov. 22 at Friendship Hall (Odd Fellows and Rebekahs) on Henry Street West.

Dinner will be served at 5 and 6:30 pm. Advance tickets are being sold; there is no guarantee tickets will be available at the door.

For tickets, call 925-4784, 925-4957 or 925-4268.

More than half of crashes involve deer

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Deer were involved in eight of the 15 motor vehicle collisions investigated last week by Grenville County OPP.

No injuries to humans were reported in any of the collisions.

The majority of the 108 incidents investigated during the week were in Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal; the rest took place in Augusta.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Everyone put up a good fight. Now we have to pull together
to make the council work, and I think we can."

Augusta Township councillor-elect John Fischl

Editor's Notebook

THE VOTERS HAVE SPOKEN: Anyone who accurately predicted who would finish where in South Grenville on election night should consider paying a visit to the nearest lottery stand.

With a four-way race for reeve in Augusta, an extremely close two-way battle for mayor of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and 12 people running for six councillor seats in Prescott, it was difficult to predict how the electorate would respond to the mix of experience and a desire for change.

In re-electing Robert Lawn to a second term as mayor, Prescott voters have given Lawn a vote of confidence and a mandate to guide a new council through some of the challenges left over from the current regime. With only one of the four incumbent councillors being re-elected, it is clear many voters are seeking some type of change.

Peggy Taylor's close victory over Dave Dobbie in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal is a surprise to many, but the sharply divided vote in the former township and village comes as no surprise. Improving communication between the two amalgamation partners will undoubtedly be a major challenge right from the start, and we hope the new mayor will be able to follow through with her pledge to ease what has become a volatile situation, especially for a large number of Cardinal residents.

As for Augusta, the controversy that dogged the outgoing council appears to have been a factor at election time. George Vail and his council did not have an easy time of it for most of the past three years, and voters have opted to give John McCrea a shot at the helm.

We wish them all well.

SOME PARTING PRAISE: Now that the municipal election has come and gone and the incoming councils will soon be getting down to business, the people who serve on those councils and were either defeated or opted not to seek re-election should be thanked for their efforts. We might not always agree with the decisions they make or the actions they take, but at least they were willing to serve their communities for little in the way of financial compensation or appreciation from those they serve.

Their opponents could question sincerity or what motivates certain people to run for council, but at least they had the guts to put their names forward and targets on their backs.

If we give in to the belief all politicians are liars or have some angle that is not in the public's best interest, then there is no reason to continue. Most of the men and women who serve on municipal councils do so for the right reasons, a fact we sometimes choose to overlook when things are not going our way or when tough decisions are being made.

To those who have tried to do their best and play an important role in municipal government, we say thank you.

Tim Ruhnke

The joke is on Prescott and no one is laughing

THE NEW GUY by Tim Ruhnke

Permit me to vent on behalf of those who might not be able to do so in a public forum. This pathetic situation involving the future of policing in Prescott has become more of a disgrace than ever. The council that stuck by its guns throughout its term and insisted disbandment of the Prescott Police Service is the way to go is now advocating a review of the situation by seeking new cost estimates and leaving this mess in the hands of the incoming council. Although this pragmatic approach can be justified given the obscene length of time the formal process is taking, officers and civilian staff on both sides of the debate are sick and tired of this atrocious and seemingly never-ending saga that has been allowed to drag on beyond anyone's definition of a reasonable period.

Having sat through the judicial review conducted in Toronto June 13, it was clear to me the judges were likely to rule in favour of the town's request to scrap or overturn the OCCOPS position. It is unfortunate it took more than four months for the three learned justices to, in essence, issue a one-page conclusion that says OCCOPS cannot force the OPP to submit to binding arbitration with an officer it refuses to hire. We know there is more going on than just Prescott's proposal. We know there is a precedent for all of Ontario at stake; unions representing officers left out in the cold by disbandment welcome the chance for the OPP to be told it must consider hiring someone it would rather not or putting the matter to binding arbitration.

We also know money was not the main issue when disbandment was first considered. This was a way to deal with personnel matters, and the funny thing is after all this time a different personnel issue is what has extended this seemingly simple exercise into a never-ending story the incoming council will have to review and decide how to proceed. It is unfair to single out one officer as the cause of all this; the system that was supposed to represent the best interests of the public and the police has been exposed as a frustrating and painfully inadequate mess that has left this community feeling and looking bad.

I have said it before and, unfortunately, I am saying it again: the manner in which those affected by this saga have little or no say in the process is a crime, and nobody seems able or willing to do much about it.

125th anniversary of last armed invasion of Canada recognized

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Nov. 9, 1933

* A Red and White Store opened for business in Prescott this week in the building just west of Freeman's furniture store in the place just recently occupied by Mrs. Debai-Wolfe.

This store is under the management of A.H. Fitzgerald and will be stocked with a continued supply of fresh groceries each week.

By means of a rapid transit delivery system from wholesaler to retailer, customers of this store will be assured of fresh goods at all times at right prices.

Nov. 11, 1943

* Mrs. W.M. Leacy, chair of the Women's Auxiliary, Prescott Branch, Canadian Red Cross, has appointed Mrs. G.M. Lyons, Mrs. F.E. Knapp and Mrs. Blair Harris to a committee to organize a nutrition class in Prescott.

Nov. 13, 1963

* One hundred twenty-five years ago today, on Nov. 13, 1838, militia units from Prescott and district, with regular regiments of the line, repelled a rabble force from across the St. Lawrence River, and defeated the last armed invasion of Canada. On that day, Baron von Schultz led a crew that was doomed from the beginning of the action. They believed they would be reinforced by forces of the "Hunter's Lodge" organized throughout the United States. These lodges were formed in the belief Canada could be liberated from the British and brought into the union. The Canadians chose otherwise. The invasion fleet missed Prescott and the troops came ashore at the windmill... and the rest is history.

Nov. 14, 1973

* The South Grenville Giants defensive unit lived up to its reputation as the stingiest team in the EOSSA "AA" Sr. football league, as the Giants squeezed by the TISS Pirates 8-6 in a sudden death semi-final game played with weather reaching blizzard proportions. The lone SG touchdown was scored by fullback Rick Wallace, with Jack Weststrate picking up the extra point.

Canada Post refuses to name anonymous election flyer customer

FORT TOWN DIARY by John A.H. Morris

Our complaints of a couple of weeks ago about Canada Post delivering an unsigned election-related flyer to taxpayers in Augusta Twp. which contained several mistakes and mistruths about members of the previous two township councils have evoked a reply and strenuous defence of its actions from Canada Post's corporate communications division. The letter from Chris Bartsch of Media Relations in Mississauga did not come as a surprise but the fact that Canada Post has a media relations department did.

Our thanks to Chris Bartsch, CPC's media relations flack, who sent a letter to editor Tim Ruhnke in response to our recent column about Canada Post hiding the name or names of the persons who mailed the erroneous flyer. Ms. Bartsch is very emphatic in her letter as to what Canada Post's obligations are in regard to their handling of any mailings.

She writes: "When Canada Post accepts a mailing for distribution to a given area, it does so as a business arrangement only. Mailings are accepted according to established weight and dimension guidelines as well as the current rate structure. As long as these criteria are met, we are obliged to deliver the items."

Ms. Bartsch feeds us some more Canada Post Bureauspeak before she cuts to - what most private delivery services would refer to as - the quick, stating: "If a customer finds the material delivered to him objectionable, the matter should be taken up with the originator of the document..." Hold it, stop right there Ms. Bartsch. This was our complaint in the first place. Although CPC employees in Prescott, Brockville and Maitland had the names of the person(s) who mailed these documents, they would not release them.

It is at this point that Canada Post contradicts itself when it writes... "If the identity of the company or individual is not known, appropriate legal channels could be considered." This is just another shovel full of bureauspeak. Who should be considering appropriate legal channels, Canada Post or the offended parties who want to know who mailed the flyers? Then we get a shovel of this one more time when Ms. Bartsch does a 180 and states: "As standard practice, Canada Post does not divulge the name or other information about customers who submit items for mailing."

Leaves us wondering why newspapers and magazines cannot distribute libelous information anonymously, but Canada Post believes it can.

Now, if we can ask ourselves this question, why then should Canada Post be able to say, and we quote Ms. Bartsch .... "We are a delivery and distribution organization, dedicated to providing the best postal service to all Canadians."

Does this same dedication extend to its sale of playing cards, phone cards, sports cards, greeting cards, coin banks, watches, souvenir coin sets, stuffed animals, printing of all kinds, including election ballots and affidavits, and a mailing service of CPC-printed election information and mailed to voters on a list that has not been officially revised for about 10 years?

We're really looking forward to the day when Canada Post decides it has had enough sniping from small town newspaper columnists and starts its own chain of weekly newspapers across Canada, but then finds reliable, economical distribution cannot be provided by its own corporation and has to be sub contracted to such reliable distributors as Pennysaver, Adbag, Transcon, Publisac, Metroland, and just about every existing newspaper, daily or weekly, across Canada who have set up their own flyer distribution services because Canada Post is too expensive and unreliable.

*****

The refurbishing and rejuvenation of Prescott's downtown was, it seems, on every municipal council candidate's agenda during the election campaign, but only councillor-elect Bob Pelda had any suggestions for improvements, which was to get more people living in or near the downtown core.

He said the town needed some sort of an attraction or "hook" that could be well advertised throughout the area. Well, we have the "schtick" that can serve as one of these attractions, and we already have a leg up on other Eastern Ontario communities in this regard.

While other communities have wall murals and giant billboard-size historic scenes, Prescott has its second story art show, initiated by the BIA, in the windows of the empty second floor of the building occupied by Sugold. This gallery of "street watchers" created by Chuck Street (another councillor-elect) could be extended to the vast number of second and third floor empty store windows on King Street.

A tenfold expansion of the Sugold gallery would certainly prove to be a unique Prescott attraction that would be the foundation of growth and prosperity for Prescott... and on the second floor of the Doyle Store building we have portraits of Canada's Liberal prime ministers, starting with Sir Wilfrid Laurier Doyle.

SCHOOL SCENE

Algonquin Public School: Learning to read early is so important! Research proves it, staff know it, families experience it. Recognizing students who read well at a very early age have far greater chances of experiencing success in life, staff are channeling their energies into helping struggling students become good independent readers. Motivation to read is a key. Reading needs to build on small successes, learning a variety of strategies to "unlock" new words. Pictures help, rereading to figure out meaning, referring to prior knowledge, sounding out known parts of the word, all are strategies beginning readers use. Students also need to be able to show they understand what they read, share opinions, identify why something happened, or predict what might happen next.

Teachers have used a variety of assessment tools to determine reading abilities and find the students who are most in need of assistance. In addition to the Building Basics program delivered by resource teacher Dan Reavie, we are excited two more teachers who are immersed in specialized reading courses (literacy co-ordinator Wenda Taylor and grade 3/4 teacher Andrea Lavender) will be undertaking a nine-week early reading intervention program as a pilot with a couple of students.

Central Public School: Congratulations to this year's elected student council: President ­ Joshua Beckstead; Vice-President ­ Jessica McCarroll; Secretary/Treasurer ­ Trevor Madden. Joining council on our spirit committee are Sarah Steenwyk, Wendel Thompson and Alexandra Burtch.

Yesterday's Remembrance Day ceremony was a great success. Wreaths were presented by: grade 7/8 ­ Joshua Coville and Ashley Girouard; grade 5/6 ­ Sean Perrin and Grace Kelley; grade 4/5 ­ Siobhan O'Hanlon and Alex Stephenson; grade 2/3 ­ Leslie Carruthers and Jonathan Gill; grade 1/2 ­ Makayla Markell and Andy Jin helped by Chantel Roy; JK/K ­ Bridget Sanger-Vandermeer and Devin Cowles helped by Nicole Szeto.

A reminder: Miss Beaubiah's class is still fundraising for its year-end trip. Orders for fudge in collectable tins and pancake mix and syrup are due back at the school no later than Wednesday, Nov. 19. See grade 7/8 students for more details.

Keep the Canadian Tire money coming.

Maynard Public School: At Maynard, our student Leadership Committee, under the guidance of Ms. Crosby and Mrs. Gaffney, is very busy creating exciting events for our students and staff as well as initiating service projects.

A very spooky haunted house was created and toured by all of our students Oct. 31.

Looking ahead, the students have a Spirit Week planned for the end of November. As we approach the Christmas season, they will be co-ordinating two activities to help others: the collection of canned goods/non-perishable items for the Kinsmen Club Spirit of Giving campaign and the filling of five Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes per classroom.

Maitland Public School: At Maitland, our students and staff under the guidance of Mrs. Anany will be embarking on an exciting new program entitled "Building Moral Intelligence." This program, based on the work of Dr. Michele Borba, builds and reinforces the "seven essential virtues that teach kids to do the right thing." Each month there will be a school-wide emphasis on one of the "seven virtues." In November, we will be discussing empathy.

St. Joseph Catholic School: Congratulations to the following Good Samaritans at St. Joseph Catholic School: Lisa Whitney, Emma Tomalty, Isabella Lampron, Kattlen DeMontigny and Justyn Noccey.

Mr. Kelly, Ms. Dunphy and the Grade 8 classes prepared and facilitated our Remembrance Day Celebration. Our thoughts, prayers and thanks go out to all those brave men and women who fought for peace and freedom.

Our students are certainly excited about the many interest clubs that are up and running. The Reading Club is new this year. Chess and checkers are as popular as ever. The St. Joe's Spirit Pep Squad has begun. Intramural Volleyball is under way. Anticipation is building for the Christmas Choir and the Art Club!

Our library volunteers completed some awesome work in building and maintaining the St. Joe's Library! Mrs. Sandra Kingston and her team dished up scoops of ice cream recently to finish up the Get the Scoop on Reading program.

We acknowledge everyone in the community for the Canadian Tire money that was collected. Classes are reaping the rewards as they play with equipment bought with the proceeds.

Have a great week!

St. Mark Catholic School: Yesterday, we held a Remembrance Day paraliturgy at 11 am in the school gymnasium. A wreath was also placed at the cenotaph on behalf of all St. Mark Catholic School students and staff.

St. Mark school council will meet tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 13) at 7 pm in the school library. All are welcome to join us.

First term is nearing completion, and information has been sent home for parents to select an interview time slot for Nov. 27 or 28 to discuss student progress. First term interviews are mandatory.

Our All Star Reading Strategy this week is "Unstuck Strategies: I Can Prove It."

Hot lunch this week is chicken chunks.

South Edwardsburg Public School: On Wednesday, Nov. 5, Sir John A. Macdonald visited the grade 1/2 and 5/6 classes. He discussed the prime minister's role in government, how he was the first Prime Minister of Canada, and spoke of his family and life. This experience was rich and memorable for the students.

The grade 7/8 class is going to South Grenville DHS to work with the grade 10 computer tech. class. They will be performing research and completing a project on "Gangs and Gang Related Violence" using a presentation program. This co-operative learning activity is beneficial to both the Grade 10 students who help the grade 7/8s with their research, and the grade 7/8s, who become familiar with the high school.

Students, staff and community members had a Remembrance Day assembly yesterday. In the afternoon we were very fortunate to have Mark Murray and Irvine McMullen join us for discussions on their experiences in the military.

Hot lunch today is hot dogs.

Team work produces results

By Astrid Strader, Project Controller, Horticulturalist and Garden Designer

I thought it might be interesting to share my approach in working with Prescott Blossoms. I like being reminded of this definition I got at a management workshop some years ago (source unknown):

"A team is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach. Its members are committed to working with each other to achieve the purpose and hold each other fully and jointly responsible for results."

Well, in the six months that I have to work with the team, I find that it takes a few months for team members to learn new skills.

It also takes time to build awareness of each other's strengths and weaknesses and how to put these all together to achieve our goals of beautification projects for Prescott. All this is done through our daily work experiences and taking the time to understand the dynamics of team building. So, here's the second half of the definition:

"The purpose of team-building is to improve performance and productivity by bringing together knowledge and experience in a harmonious way to create new ideas, solve problems and make better decisions to achieve the desired outcomes. Working on and improving the relationships between the individuals in the group can accomplish this.

A team's skills are centred on task-oriented behaviours (the 'what') and process-oriented behaviours (the 'how'). The goal should be SMART:

* Specific

* Measurable

* Achievable /Attainable

* Results-oriented/Realistic

* Timely

So, with that in mind, we will be meeting our goal towards completion at the fire hall in the next week. A historic artefact will be mounted. Stay tuned to next week, when I'll explain further.

Also, the anchor planter at the town dock parking lot has been completed, except for some touch-up painting to be done in the spring.

A wonderful collection of plants went in ­ all thanks to Inge Van Stralen, who led the way with the Canadian Tire Social Club ­ a group of volunteers, working to make Prescott more beautiful.

Music evening is worth noting

WALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATT

Despite the many activities in the community this week, several people attended our ham dinner.

We were treated to an excellent dinner of ham, scalloped potatoes and home-made pies. We appreciate our faithful helpers.

Our next music evening will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 at 7 pm. Please call 925-5300 if you plan to attend. We will have the music of your choice ready. Gospel and Christmas have been suggested so far.

Our annual open house will be held Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 4 pm. Please mark your calendar.

Card game winners: Monday bridge ­ 1st, Findlay Hill; 2nd, Betty Morris; door, Bob Dunlop. Fun bridge ­ 1st, Jean Farlinger. Wednesday night bridge ­ 1st, Janet White; 2nd, Valerie Schulz; door, Bea Hemsley. Thursday night euchre ­ 1st, Alice Crowder; 2nd, Pat McPhee; 3rd, Jean Annable; door prize, Hugh Evely.

St. Mark school releases Grade 3 test results

PRESCOTT ­ St. Mark Catholic School has released its Grade 3 assessment results from earlier this year.

Fifty-one St. Mark students wrote the reading, writing and mathematics test in May. The Education Quality and Accountability Office administers the assessment involving Grade 3 students throughout Ontario.

Fifty-five per cent of those students passed the reading portion. The board-wide result in reading was 40 per cent, while the province-wide pass rate was 50 per cent.

The pass rate for St. Mark and the Eastern Catholic board was 55 per cent in mathematics; the Ontario pass rate was 57 per cent.

In writing, 45 per cent of St. Mark students who wrote the test passed; this compares to 48 per cent at the board level and 55 per cent province-wide.

An information sheet noting the test results was distributed to parents last week. "We are very proud of our school results," the notice states. "They work hard to prepare for the test and are very serious in their efforts to be successful."

Individual student records were sent home with each student.

Maitland student earns gold medal at provincial cross-country competition

MAITLAND NEWS by Jane Fullarton

Matt Leeder brought home a gold medal from the All-Ontario Cross-Country Meet in Renfrew last week. The Grade 9 student at Thousand Islands Secondary School finished first in the Midget Boys 5.2-kilometre race.

Leeder won the race against 223 of the best runners from schools across the province. It is the first time a local boy has won the provincial gold in the cross-country event.

Geoff Millard of Maitland won two provincial gold medals for midget boys distance track events in the spring of 2003.

Leeder started running cross country in Grade 3 at Maitland Public School and continued with many successes while at Maynard Public School. He attributes his success to extensive training. He runs with the cross-country team four nights a week and also runs on the weekends.

This is the last event of the cross-country season and now Leeder plans to continue training with the indoor track team in preparation for the spring track and field meets.

Leeder is 13 years old and is the son of Ray and Dianne Leeder of Maitland.

Taylor grabs mayor's race

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SPENCERVILLE - The winds of change blew through Edwardsburgh/Cardinal as Ward One Councillor Peggy Taylor acted as the spoiler, defeating incumbent Mayor Dave Dobbie by 35 votes.

"I'm just shocked, really shocked," said an ecstatic Taylor. "I was thinking it would be close, but I was thinking it would be more like he'd be ahead by 300 and I still would have been satisfied. I think my mother might be more excited than I am."

Taylor's mother, Ann Dunlop, appeared the most excited of the Taylor camp immediately hugging her daughter and pointing out how this runs in the family.

"It's so exciting," said Dunlop. "Her father served on Cardinal council and passed on five years ago, so this is just so wonderful."

Taylor was on pins and needles throughout the night as early polls from Ward Two and Ward Three came in early and heavily favoured Dobbie by more than 500 votes. As the night progressed Taylor ate away at the lead and was trailing by just over 300 votes with just results from poll 3B from Benson Public School in Cardinal and the Cardinal advanced poll yet to come in. Taylor trailed by 21 votes after the Benson poll came in heavily supporting Taylor 369-38 with just the advanced poll left to be counted. Taylor scored 115-60 in the advance poll to become the next mayor with 1,227 votes compared to 1,193 for Dobbie.

Taylor plans to continue her platform of communication and stated that the composition of council is among the first tasks she looks to address.

Despite heavy support for Dobbie the northern half of the township, Taylor was able to pull it out.

"I think it showed we both worked really hard for this," said Taylor. "When you look at the numbers, Dave had a lot of support in the back, but Cardinal pulled it through for me."

Dobbie handled the defeat graciously, congratulating Taylor and other councillors.

"I have no regrets at all," said Dobbie. "I've had 11 good years as lead council, eight in Edwardsburgh and three in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal. My councils have accomplished great things, but it's gotten more complicated than when I started with downloading all the items from the province and educating people on the costs."

Dobbie quickly ruled out any future in politics, stating he has retired and offered up one quick piece of advice to the new mayor.

"I told Peggy this and there is only one recommendation I have for her," said Dobbie. "The key to the job is you sometimes have to compromise."

Taylor will be joined at the council table by two new faces as newcomer to politics Hugh Cameron and former Cardinal councillor Charlie Burrell managed to distance themselves from former Cardinal councillor Dick Willis for the two Ward One seats. Cameron scored the most votes of any councillor with 790, while Burrell had 617 and Willis had 265.

In Ward Two, incumbent councillors Bill Sloan and Peter Martin held on for another term on council, defeating newcomer Sharan Mathieu.

Sloan carried the vote with 436 votes, followed by Martin with 427 and Mathieu with 258.

Despite being happy with the victory in Ward Two, Sloan was quick to point out his displeasure with the voter turnout.

"It was a beautiful day and only 34 per cent of people came out to vote," said Sloan shortly after his victory early on in the evening. "I'm disappointed at the turnout. "I figured there would have been more in a municipal election."

Sloan also said he was up to the challenge of the upcoming term and feels it won't be an easy one.

"There will be some challenging times in the next few years," explained Sloan. "We need to try to work together and do our best to make this amalgamation work."

As for Mathieu who had high hopes for the race, she doesn't plan to end fighting for what she sees as right.

"Of course I'm disappointed," said Mathieu, "but for my first time I think I did really well; I had a lot of support behind me. I ran a clean campaign and met a lot of interesting people and have made a lot of new friends. I still intend to resolve the salt contamination in the wells in Johnstown and have set a goal to establish a ratepayers association in Johnstown and New Wexford so they have a collective voice to council."

After the unofficial totals were released, it was revealed a total of 2422 votes out of a total 5927 possible votes were cast in the township, for a 40.86 per cent voter turnout, down from 43.7 per cent in 2000.

The new council will be sworn in at the municipal headquarters in Spencerville Dec. 1 at the beginning of the next regular council meeting.

OPP NEWS

Witnesses sought in subway incident

CARDINAL ­ Police are seeking the public's assistance in connection with an incident that occurred Halloween night at the subway on County Road 22.

A cement block dropped from the CN overpass struck the windshield of a van passing underneath. The van struck the bridge wall; the driver escaped serious injury.

The man believes he saw at least two people fleeing the scene. Witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Barr at the Grenville County OPP detachment in Prescott (925-4221) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Flu shot clinic available Friday

CARDINAL ­ A flu shot clinic will be held at the Cardinal and District Resource Centre this Friday, Nov. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm.

Numerous free flu shot clinics throughout the region are being presented this fall by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

The government provides the free flu shots to all Ontarians annually. Shots can also be obtained through family physicians.

Laton defeats Jozefowicz in trustee race

GRENVILLE COUNTY ­ Brent Laton has been elected Grenville County trustee on the English Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.

The Prescott resident defeated incumbent Tony Jozefowicz in Monday's municipal election. Unofficial vote totals for the entire county were unavailable at press time.

See next week's Journal for more details.

Laton received more votes than Jozefowicz in Prescott and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, but the incumbent came out ahead in Augusta.

Trustees representing English public, French public and French Catholic school boards in the Grenville County area were all acclaimed.

Sewage system plan approved in 1933

CARDINAL'S PAST

Nov. 16, 1933

* By a majority of 104, the voters of Cardinal approved a bylaw for the construction of a sewage system in that town. Work will commence as soon as necessary arrangements are made. With this improvement, the town of Cardinal will be one of the most up-to-date places, for its size, in Canada. W.P. Walker, reeve of Cardinal, took the initiative to give his town an adequate sewage system. He explained the proposed installation of trunk sewers and disposal plants and the way the project would be financed.

Nov. 14, 1963

* "The highest capital expenditure program in the company's history is now under way at Cardinal," M.E. Fee, president of the Canada Starch Company Ltd. said at a recent town meeting. "This expansion," he added, "is necessary to keep pace with substantial contribution to the economy of Cardinal and the growing market of Canada and will make a subadjoining area." Two buildings are being added to the Knorr Soup building, and Fee assured council members that business will continue to boom. Production at the plant is now at peak, with more than 700 employees on the payroll.

Nov. 14, 1973

* The 1973-1974 broomball season got under way in Cardinal with three exhibition games. The regular schedule began Sunday. The town beat the Legion 3-1 in an exhibition game. Goal scorers were Jacques Gaucher, Danny Duperron and Rob Milliken. Phil LaFontaine scored for the Legion. Game two saw the Coffee Shop blast the Pipe Shop 9-3 and game three ended in a tie between Lab and Wet Starch with each team scoring four goals.

Nov. 9, 1983

* Word has been received by a town council representative that Cardinal will receive a bicentennial grant for $800 from the Ministry of Culture and Recreation. The money is to be used toward some project in conjunction with the province's bicentennial in 1984.

Nov. 3, 1993

* A new fire chief has been appointed. Graham VanCamp has officially been appointed as chief. VanCamp was installed at a recent council meeting. He replaced Jim Grant, who retired in July after almost three decades of dedicated service.

Nov. 10, 1993

* A children's song took on a new meaning as Kindergarten students at North Edwardsburgh Public School learned how to stay safe in the family car. Pat Sawarna, nurse with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit, and Constable Mike Ostrander of the OPP teamed up to teach the children a new version of "If You're Happy and You Know It...," which would teach them how to become "seatbelt deputies." Deputies always buckle up and make sure other people riding in the car do too. They tell all their friends seatbelts can save lives. A recent OPP survey on secondary roads indicated only half of the people out there are wearing seatbelts on a regular basis.

LGSSAA volleyball crowns twice as nice for Giants

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - It's double gold for South Grenville as both the senior and junior boys volleyball teams captured Leeds and Grenville Secondary School Athletic Association championships last Wednesday in Prescott.

"Two straight is pretty good, and it was a good combination with the juniors winning as well," explained Giants senior team coach Kevin Devaney.

The Giants, who earned the right to host the championships after having the best combined junior-senior record in the regular season, picked up where their last regular season tournament left off on their way to the championship.

The seniors survived jitters early in the championship match against the St. Mary Crusaders to rebound to win in straight sets 25-23 and 25-10.

The Giants managed a strong team game with setter Mike Armstrong finding his big men in Curtis Bucking, Eric Selleck and Mike Ayerst all game, and often keeping the Crusaders on their toes with decoys intended for Andrew DeDekker.

"We knew we were probably a stronger team and it was just a matter of executing," said Devaney. "We were good defensively. We're a fundamental team and when we stick to that it's hard to beat us."

Devaney was quick to credit his players, in particular ones from the bench who came in to serve specific roles.

"Eric Selleck we kept inserting into the front row and he was able to pound some balls for us," said Devaney. "Travis Irvine came in defensively and was making digs all over the place. Andrew DeDekker played extremely well, he's very consistent and you tend to not notice him, but he plays our style of game. It may not be flashy but we put the ball in play and get points."

Ayerst added, "It was closer than last year, but it was what was expected of us all year. There was a little bit of pressure (after the juniors won) to hold up our end of the bargain."

The senior team overcame some small mental errors in the first match of its semi-final match-up with the TISS Pirates to hang on for a 25-23 win, before blowing them out 25-11 in their second match.

The Giants will now participate in the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association championships today (Wednesday) in Carleton Place.

Devaney has high hopes for the team in its second straight trip to EOSSAA.

"We've got quite a few guys back and have a lot more experience," said Devaney. "We were ranked second last time and we've been playing really well lately."

Juniors also golden

The junior volleyball team set the tone of the day early as it was the first Giants team to be crowned LGSSAA champions after defeating the North Grenville Knights in straight sets 25-21 and 25-22.

The Giants started the game trailing by up to four points early on, but battled back to pull even
at 18 points, before taking control of the game.

Coach Derrick Byrd was thrilled with his teams' performance and credited their dedication and team play as a key factor in the win.

"We have seven solid kids on the team," said Byrd. "They're friends on the court and off and played as a unit. Not once did one guy stand out."

On the court, the Giants looked to the leadership of Chris Hall to carry them through and adapt, with power hitter Chad Campbell being asked to take over setting duties on a week's notice after losing Jordan Finucan for a week.

"I've never had a team so committed," explained Byrd. "They're out there at every practice on a full-time basis. It didn't matter which six guys we had out there; I was confident with
all of them."

For some of the players, the win will hold a special place in their hearts.

"So far it's been number one in my high school experiences," explained setter Stephen Jodoin. "It was very tense out there, but a lot of fun. I really thought we had a good shot at it."

Earlier in the day the juniors managed to take out the BCI Red Rams in straight sets 25-19 and 25-20 to reach the final.

The juniors will also be heading off to EOSSAA today (Wednesday) in Ernestown.

"We should do pretty good, as long as we look after the simple things" said Byrd. "We need to get out there communicate, attack the ball and have some good service, and we should stand a pretty good shot."

Jr. B Rangers fall to fourth

CARDINAL - The South Grenville Rangers dropped three consecutive games this weekend as they faced off against Alexandria, Westport and Akwesasne.

On Sunday, the Rangers played host to the Akwesasne Wolves dropping a 6-3 decision in a hotly-contested affair.

The game saw 110 minutes in penalties and a game misconduct to the Rangers Eric Selleck for checking from behind.

The Wolves opened up the scoring midway through the first period, but the Rangers responded two minutes later as Jacob Wiley found the net with Shane Mongeon and Peter Veltkamp picking up helpers.

Akwesasne erupted for four second period goals to take a 5-1 lead as the Wolves goaltender held the Rangers off the board in the period.

Akwesasne added a third period goal, but South Grenville rallied to score a pair of goals from Jacob Wiley and Wade Sessions before time would run out. Alex Rees would chip in with a pair of helpers, while associate player Ryan Sullivan and Justin Wiley also were credited with assists.

On Saturday, South Grenville travelled to Westport where it fell 7-4 to the division leading Rideaus.

The Rangers got off to a good start in the first period with a pair of powerplay goals, as Brandon Kelley and Adam Toussant found the net, with Jacob Wiley, Justin Wiley, Cahl Gerow and Greg Ingerson picking up helpers.

Westport was able to rally back for three goals to take a 3-2 lead into the second period, before Veltkamp scored unassisted to tie things at three.

Westport would score twice in the second period to take a 5-3 lead, before adding another in the third period.

Toussant would add his second of the game with less than two minutes left in the third period to end the game with a 6-4 loss.

On Friday, the Rangers travelled to Alexandria where they fell 5-0 to the Glens.

The recent losses have dropped the Rangers into fourth spot in the Rideau Division with 17 points, just four points behind the Westport Rideaus and Gananoque Islanders who are tied for top spot with 21 points.

The Rangers will continue their season in Char-Lan Saturday night, where they will take on
the Rebels at 7:45 pm. The Rangers will then play host to Winchester Sunday at 7:15 pm at the Cardinal and District Community Centre.

St. Lawrence Falcons senior team nipped by Lynx 9-6

COBOURG - The St. Lawrence Falcons Sr. A hockey team travelled to Cobourg Saturday where they dropped a 9-6 decision to the Lynx.

Cobourg netted three powerplay goals on the game, making the most of its opportunities with only 18 minutes of penalties in the game.

The Falcons got on the board early as Wayne Garlough was able to bang one past the Cobourg goaltender, while Chris McCann picked up a helper.

Cobourg tied things up minutes later after Garlough took a tripping penalty to send the Lynx on the powerplay.

St. Lawrence managed to rebound quickly to take a 2-1 lead as Jamie Monse scored with Jamie Dorey picking up a helper.

Cobourg responded with a pair of goals to take its first lead of the game, but the Falcons would end the period with Tyler Dukelow finding the net to tie things at three heading into the second period. Dewight Merkley and Kevin Spero picked up helpers.

The Lynx opened up the second period on a roll, taking advantage of two early powerplays to score a pair of goals for a 5-3 lead. Cobourg added four more goals in the period to take a commanding 9-3 lead into the third period, before the Falcons would mount a comeback.

McCann netted a pair of third period markers to make things 9-5, and Garlough would add his second of the game, but it proved too little as time expired. Garlough assisted on both of McCann's goals, while Merkley, Dorey, Dukelow and Jason Hawkins also chipped in with assists.

With the loss, the Falcons' season record falls to 4-3 good enough for third place behind the Belleville McFarlands and Tamworth Braves in the Eastern Ontario Senior A Hockey League.

The Falcons will continue their road trip when they travel to Belleville Nov. 21 to take on the McFarlands. St. Lawrence's next home game will be against the Deseronto Bulldogs Dec. 6 at 8 pm at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

Atom B Rangers house #1 on a hot streak after early loss

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville atom B Rangers house team #1 rebounded from an exhibition loss to score regular season wins over three Brockville Warrior teams and the Athens Aeros.

On Nov. 8, the Rangers travelled to Athens, where they scored an 8-0 win over the Aeros.

Nick Thorpe (2), Derik Bourgeois, Logan Grant, Tim Kappax, Spencer Lee, Matt Leonard and Cody Knapp scored for the Rangers, while Sean Blackburn, Lucas Chretien, Grant and Knapp added helpers.

Nathan Peters scored the shutout.

On Nov. 4, South Grenville earned a 4-0 shutout victory over the Brockville Warriors atom house team #3 in Prescott.

Cody Knapp led the Rangers with a pair of goals, with Leonard and Chretien adding singles. Thorpe (2), Bourgeois (2) and John Wood added helpers.

Sean Blackburn recorded the shutout for the Rangers.

On Nov. 1, South Grenville travelled to the Brockville Youth Arena and scored a 5-1 win over the Brockville Warriors #2.

Bourgeois, Leonard, Chretien, Thorpe and Houston Bujacz scored for South Grenville, Thorpe, Grant and Lee had assists.

On Oct. 29, the Rangers scored a 3-0 win over the Brockville Warriors atom house team #1. Blackburn recorded the shutout for South Grenville. Goal scorers were Bujacz, Spencer Lee and Logan Grant.

Grant (2), Bujacz, Desmond Martin, Kappax and Lee added helpers.

On Oct. 28, the Rangers dropped a 1-0 exhibition game decision to the Kemptville Panthers.

Prescott #6 out front in Seaway Interbranch men's darts

CARDINAL - The Seaway Interbranch Men's Dart League's 2003/04 season is under way with Prescott #6 on top of the standings with 53 points as of Nov. 1.

Following Prescott #6 are Iroquois #5 with 43 points, Prescott #1 with 39 points, Iroquois #7 with 37 points, Cardinal #4 with 37 points and Prescott #3 with 16 points.

David Haynes leads all players in games won with 24, followed by Tom Rae, 16; Glen Adams, 15; Wayne Bellinger, 12; Tim Gonczowski, 11; Tom Coville, 11; Bill Hutt, 10; Tom Beach, 9; Barry Esson, 9; Jeremy Adams, 9 and Gary Bradford, 9.

Glen Adams was the high finisher of the week with 120 points, while Bellinger with 117-92, Tom Coville with 105 and Rae with 94 round out the top four.

High scores of the week are Tom Rae, 180-142-140x4-125x2; Bob Juby, 180-140x3-121; Haynes, 140x8-135; Bellinger, 140x3-125-123-121; Jeremy Adams, 140x2-137-135; Glen Adams, 140x2-134-125x3-123-121-120; Jerry Carr, 140x2-125x4 and Gonczowski, 140x2.

RSL Kings minor peewees drop four consecutive games

SPENCERVILLE - The Rideau-St. Lawrence minor peewee Kings had a tough run dropping four consecutive games in regular season action.

On Oct. 25, the Kings played host to Ottawa Valley, as they fell 3-0 to the Titans.

On Oct. 15, the Kings travelled to Nepean where they dropped a close 4-3 decision to the Raiders.

Derek Froats netted a pair for RSL, while Jordan Moran had a single. Ryan Vincent and Moran were credited with helpers, while Alex O'Neil, Cameron Armstrong and Colin Halladay had strong defensive performances.

On Oct. 11, the Kings hosted Gloucester at the Spencerville arena where they fell 5-1 to the Rangers.

Froats had the Kings' lone goal, while Josh Pitt picked up a helper.

On Oct. 10, RSL travelled to Kanata where they fell 3-2 to the Kanata Blazers. Vincent and Pitt had the Kings' goals, while Froats, Moran, Vincent and Michael McGahey had assists.

Atom C Rangers #3 tie pair

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville atom C Rangers #3 managed two ties and a loss during recent league play.

On Oct. 27, the Rangers travelled to Athens where they managed to pull out a 2-2 draw with the Aeros.

Amara Heisel, Trevor Moore, Mat Salmon and Zach Miller all had strong defensive games for South Grenville, while Dillon Stoddard and Austin Murphy scored the Rangers' goals. Kyle Shackles had assists on both goals.

On Oct. 26, South Grenville #3 got strong goaltending
from Laura McKinstry to
secure a 3-3 tie with South Grenville #1. Daniel Walker, Shackles and Stoddard scored for the Rangers #3, while MacKenzie Reid picked up
a helper. Ryan Grimes led South Grenville #1 with a pair of goals, while Philip Biccum added a single.

On Oct. 29, South Grenville #3 played host to Kemptville #1 falling 3-1 to the Panthers. Moore had the Rangers' lone goal.

South Grenville minor midget Rangers score win and tie

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville Rangers midget house league team scored a win and tie in recent league games against Smiths Falls and Brockville.

On Oct. 28, the Rangers hosted the Smiths Falls Bears at the Leo Boivin Community Centre where they were forced to settle for a 3-3 draw.

Matt Fahrngruber, David Code and Justin Halladay scored for the Rangers, with Tyler Miller, Matt Duguay, Will Minish and Tyler Halliday chipping in with helpers.

On Nov. 1, South Grenville managed to score a 6-4 win over the Brockville Warriors in Prescott.

Duguay and Code each had a pair of goals to lead the Rangers, while Halliday and Miller added singles in the win.

Code (2), Miller, Minish and Duguay added assists.

Other members of the Rangers midget house team are Blake Gobeil, Matt Saunders, Ryan O'Brien, Ryan Sobhie, Justin Polasz, Jason Taylor, Dan Meppleder, Mark Rundle, Mike Lanuois, Jessie Marshall, Jimmy Utman, coach Adam Polasz, assistant coach George Jenkins, manager Karry Gobeil and trainers John Meppleder and Dave Utman.

Minor midgets win over Kemptville

KEMPTVILLE - The South Grenville minor midget Rangers travelled to Kemptville Oct.
29 where they scored a 6-4 victory over the Kemptville Panthers.

Corie Toye was strong in net to preserve the win late in
the game making a flurry of saves.

Wes Polite led the Rangers with a pair of goals, followed by Michael Lawrence, Matt Deeks, Mike Leeder and Cory Gray with singles.

Deeks and Ryan Landon each had three assists, while Sam Whitley and Nathaniel Hayes also added helpers in the victory.

RSL major peewee Kings drop three recent league games

SPENCERVILLE - The Rideau-St. Lawrence major peewee Kings dropped games against Eastern Ontario, Cumberland and Ottawa Valley Titans in recent league play.

On Nov. 6, the Kings dropped a 4-3 decision to the Eastern Ontario Cobras at the Spencerville arena.

Shungo Hosgoe, Michael Skakum and Torin Marcynuk scored for the Kings, while Brett Jackson, James Keane and Jay Keller added helpers.

On Nov. 8, the Kings travelled to Navan where they fell 4-1 to the Cumberland Barons.

Marc Roy had the lone goal for the Kings.

The Kings suffered a 5-1 loss to the Ottawa Valley Titans Oct. 30 in Spencerville, which saw RSL allow three goals within 34 seconds with less than five minutes left in the game, killing any comeback attempts.

Thomas Allen was solid in net stopping 27 shots, while Torin Marcynuk scored the Kings' lone goal, James Keane and Jay Keller picked up helpers.

Atom B house #2 scores win over Brockville Warriors #2

SPENCERVILLE - The South Grenville Rangers atom B house team #2 managed to score a 4-1 win over the Brockville Warriors #2 Nov. 5 in Spencerville.

Broydon Stufko led South Grenville with a pair of goals, while Ryan Maggio and Sydney Wehmeyer added singles. Payton Marriner (3) and Maggio added helpers.

South Grenville prepares to host EOSSAA senior girls basketball

PRESCOTT - South Grenville District High School is preparing to host the 'AA' Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association senior girls basketball tournament Nov. 19 and Nov. 20.

Games will run throughout both days,
with the winner receiving a berth in the Ontario Federation of Secondary School Athletic Association championships later this month.

South Grenville has a strong shot at participating in EOSSAA as either the Leeds and Grenville Secondary School Athletic Association finalist or champion or on a wild card berth.

Prescott Curling Club prepping for upcoming events

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Curling Club is preparing for a busy schedule which will include multiple tournaments in November and December.

On Friday, the club will host a 2-2-2 Bonspiel, with its next event the Senior Men's Invitational slated for Dec. 2.

The club will host its largest event of the season with its Christmas Mixed Bonspiel tournament from Dec. 9-13.

Come out to the club and take in the action as Prescott curlers will battle it out for bragging rights.

For more information on the club contact club President Al Norton at 925-3267.

November filled with SGMHA hockey tournaments

PRESCOTT - Teams from the South Grenville Minor Hockey Association are preparing for host tournaments in November.

On Nov. 22, the bantam B Rangers will be holding their host tournament at the Leo Boivin Community Centre starting at 8 am.

On Nov. 29, the peewee B house league Rangers teams will be hosting a tournament in Prescott at 8 am.

On Nov. 30, the action will move to Cardinal as the minor midget B Rangers will host a tournament at the Cardinal and District Community Centre.

All SGMHA tournaments are posted at the arenas in Spencerville, Prescott and Cardinal.

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