VOL. 174, NO. 24~ PRESCOTT, ONTARIO ~ June 16, 2004

Town hall a good fit for T.R. Leger, principal says

School officials hopeful third floor will be leased

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ The third floor of the Dibble Street municipal building is an ideal location for the Prescott campus of T.R. Leger School, according to Principal Brenda King.

She and other representatives from the alternative and adult education facility were on hand at a special meeting at town hall Monday night to answer questions from Prescott council and neighbours of the building.

Officials from T.R. Leger and the town have been discussing the possibility of leasing the third floor. T.R. Leger, which boasts 74 sites and 8,000 learners, is operated by the Upper Canada District School Board; the Prescott campus is based at South Grenville District High School.

King noted the alternative school offers secondary school credit courses and a literacy basic skills program for functionally-illiterate adults.

She said having T.R. Leger at a high school does not work as well as it does in other locations. Many T.R. Leger students do not have fond memories of high school, she added.

T.R. Leger officials have considered relocating to other sites in Prescott, but King said there were no ideal locations that could accommodate the school's needs. She added she believes the third floor of the newly-renovated town hall is an excellent site.

Although renovations to the top floor were not as extensive as they were on the second floor, the proposed lease would cover the costs of additional work to provide the proper setting for a school that has an enrolment of about 65 to 70 students. Councillor Bob Pelda said those costs would be built into the lease and would be recouped over a five-year period. The town would get what Pelda described as "a marginal profit;" specific terms of the proposal have not been made public.

The move to the town hall would also see what King called a blending of two programs. The adult literacy group meets at St. John's Anglican Church but would relocate with the rest of the Prescott T.R. Leger campus to the municipal building.

Property owners in the vicinity of town hall were advised of the meeting. A few owners and nearby residents attended; questions about how the move would affect such things as parking and noise were asked and addressed. It was noted Monday night that the town also received letters of support for the idea from residents of the neighbourhood.

King is confident relocating the local campus to town hall (originally built for use as Prescott High School) could lead to a significant boost in student numbers.

Both sides appear optimistic a deal can soon be finalized.

THIS WEEK

Mill art show and sale is on this weekend

SPENCERVILLE ­ The historic Spencerville Mill will be the setting for an art show and sale this weekend.

The event will be held Saturday and Sunday (June 19-20) from 10 am to 4 pm. Visit the heritage site and see the paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography of at least 18 established local artists.

Admission to the art show and sale is free; donations to support restoration projects at the Spencerville Mill would be appreciated.

Blood donor clinic is in Brockville today

BROCKVILLE ­ A blood donor clinic is being held today (Wednesday) from 1:30 to 7:30 pm at the Brockville Memorial Centre on Magedoma Drive.

All blood types are in demand. The need for blood donors usually increases leading up to and during the summer season.

There will not be another Canadian Blood Services clinic in the Prescott area until this fall.

Be on the lookout for counterfeit bills

PRESCOTT ­ Two more counterfeit bills have surfaced in Prescott, according to town police.

Fake $20 bills were received last week at the TD Canada Trust and Royal banks. The serial numbers are EWI6770308 and BAW0687667.

Anyone who suspects he or she has received counterfeit currency is asked to contact town police (Prescott) at 925-4252 or the Grenville County OPP detachment (Augusta and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal) at 925-4221.

Next community dinner to be served June 23

PRESCOTT ­ The next monthly Master's Hands community supper will take place next Wednesday, June 23 at Seaway Christian Church.

The free dinner for the less fortunate will be served from 5 to 6:15 pm.

Seaway Christian Church is located on Churchill Road at Massie Drive.

Spencerville hosts inaugural highland games this Saturday

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SPENCERVILLE - Organizers have been hard at work to ensure the first go-round of the Veterans Memorial Highland Games this Saturday in Spencerville will be a success.

"We're expecting some big crowds; we're certainly hoping for it" said organizer Kelly Bush. "It's hard to know what to expect in your first year, and because we started late. We're just praying for good weather and hoping everyone enjoys themselves."

The games will run throughout the day, with Scottish events such as solo piping, drumming, pipe band competitions, heavy weight competitions, fiddlers and highland and Scottish country dancers on hand to provide plenty of entertainment throughout the day.

Bush indicated the largest parts of the day will be the opening ceremonies at 12 noon, which will feature a special ceremony for the 60th anniversary of D-Day to honour those who have served and the fallen comrades.

The ceremony will see a colour party comprised of Legions and cadets from along Highway 416 (Veterans Memorial Highway) piped in by the 2nd Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group from CFB Petawawa. The ceremony will also have a candlelight tribute with Legion members and cadets symbolizing the "passing of the torch of remembrance" from one generation to another, as well as a fly-past by the Challenger jet.

Bush indicated plans for their first crack at the games exceeded expectations.

"We have about 20 bands that will participate in the Massed Bands at the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as graded competitions throughout the day. We even have some Grade 2 pipe bands, which are one of the highest calibre band competitions in the world, confirmed."

Individual piping and drumming competitions will dominate the morning's events, while Highland dance and Scottish Country Dance demonstrations will be held throughout the day.

The heavyweights are expected to run throughout the day competing in various traditional events such as the caber-toss, hammer-throw and sheath-toss competitions.

A military exhibit will be on display throughout the day, with various Scottish vendors, food concessions and clan tents also available to the public.

The Edwardsburgh Lions Club will host a festive garden throughout the afternoon and early evening for refreshments.

Following the final massed bands in the late afternoon, a "beers and cheers" competition will be held in the festive gardens in which the pipe bands can do skits and use other instruments to entertain the crowd, with the winner being decided by crowd reaction.

Cornwall area Celtic-band Antrim will be performing at the Ceilidh (party) at the Drummond Building after the close of the games.

The public is invited to bring their lawn chairs and umbrellas; the games will be held rain or shine. Parking will be on the fair grounds off Goodin Road. Children 12 and under will be admitted free of charge if accompanied by an adult.

For more information on events and times, call Bush at 657-1117.

Leeds-Grenville candidates will be in Prescott tonight

PRESCOTT ­ There will be an all-candidates meeting in South Grenville after all.

The four federal candidates in Leeds-Grenville have been invited to attend the meeting to be held tonight (Wednesday) at 7 pm at the Prescott Legion Hall on Henry Street. Doors open at 6:30 pm.

Each candidate will be given time to make opening remarks; a question period will follow. After questions provided to the candidates in advance are addressed, questions from the floor will be accepted.

The meeting is being sponsored by the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce.

The moderator will be Jason Baker.

Rash of overnight break-ins reported

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Police believe several break and enters that occurred late last week in Augusta and Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal might be related.

Three of the break-ins took place on County Road 21 west of Roebuck and were reported to Grenville County OPP Saturday. In the first case, items were taken from an unlocked garage. The items include a Campbell-Hausfield air compressor (5-hp, black and silver), Stihl gas trimmer and chainsaw, set of acetylene torches, tool box and booster cables. The value exceeds $1,800.

In the second break and enter, a garage was entered through a plastic window. Reported missing are a blue Honda pressure washer valued at $850 and 12 cans of Coca-Cola. A riding lawn mower was stolen from a nearby residence; more details were unavailable at press time.

OPP officers were also called Saturday to investigate overnight break and enters on Sophia Street in Johnstown and on County Road 44 just north of Highway 16. In both cases, thieves entered unlocked garages.

The list of stolen items includes a Stihl chainsaw, Black and Decker variable speed drill, a carburetor for a Honda rototiller, two cases of Quaker State 10W30 motor oil and two 20-litre full gas cans, one of which was recovered near the residence from which it had been taken.

A 27-inch television, pressure washer and telephone were also reported missing.

A third case in Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal might also be linked to the other break-ins, according to police.

A black pick-up truck was observed in the Roebuck area on a couple of occasions the day before the break-ins occurred.

Anyone with information on these thefts is asked to contact the Grenville detachment at 925-4221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE BRIEFS

Fishing equipment taken from truck

JOHNSTOWN ­ Grenville County OPP are investigating the theft of fishing equipment.

A man advised Constable Tara Johnston someone had broken the rear cap on his truck and removed two fishing rods and a tackle box valued at $200. The theft is believed to have occurred on County Road 2 near Johnstown sometime between 2 and 5 pm Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP at 925-4221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

High speeds lead to return trip to court

AUGUSTA ­ Two drivers will appear in Brockville court as a result of speeding tickets they received Friday morning. Their vehicles were clocked on Highway 401 at speeds of 182 and 180 kilometres an hour respectively. Both drivers are from the Toronto area.

Most cases are in the east of coverage area

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Of the 163 incidents Grenville County OPP officers responded to during the week of June 7, 125 were in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal; the other 38 were in Augusta.

Four motor vehicle collisions were investigated last week; three of the crashes involved deer.

Police nab youth firing BB gun at vehicles

PRESCOTT ­ Town police are investigating another incident involving the use of a BB gun.

On Saturday, there was a report of three male youths on top of a roof on Park Street shooting at passing cars. Four youths were spoken to by police; it was learned one of the boys was using the BB gun.

The gun was seized; the youth will be charged under Prescott's bylaw, which has sets a maximum fine of $300. He will also be dealt with by way of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. There was no damage reported. The investigating officer is Constable Mike Lapensee.

In all, the municipal police department investigated 91 incidents during the week of June 7.

Town police received a report June 12 from a 15-year-old girl that she had been sexually assaulted by her father at an earlier age. A 44-year-old Prescott man was arrested and charged with sexual assault, sexual interference, assault and threatening. Names have not been released to protect the victim's identity. Constable Darren Davis is investigating.

On June 10, police received a complaint from a Johnstown residence who said a government cheque in the amount of $420 had been stolen from her mail box and cashed at a King Street business. Constable Terry Foster is investigating.

Also on June 10, a King Street West resident told police his apartment had been broken into; it appeared entry was gained through the apartment door. Taken was a Panasonic stereo system valued at $700. The investigating officer is Constable Mike Ostrander.

While on patrol and monitoring Edward Street traffic at the high school June 7, Constable Davis observed a group of males on school property. When he noticed the officer, one of the males pulled down his pants and exposed his buttocks to the constable. A 17-year-old from Spencerville was arrested for having committed an indecent act. He was given a warning under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and turned over to his parents.

Police have also received several complaints about hanging plants and garden ornaments having been taken from residences.

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.

Pool safety is all about being careful

SOUTH GRENVILLE - Supervision is the key when it comes to pool safety, according to the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

Remain free of alcohol and drugs while supervising and do not be distracted. Doorbells, phone calls, chores or conversations can compete with watching children swimming and can be dangerous-even if the supervisor only leaves for a moment. Make sure to secure all gates surrounding pools; if having a party designate one sober person to supervise the pool.

Each municipality in the area has its own bylaw concerning the definition of a pool and the fencing requirements necessary. Typical minimum requirements are a four-foot fence with a self-closing, self-latching gate, which surrounds the pool on four sides. Make sure garden furniture and toys are stored away from the fence to prevent children from climbing on them to get in the pool.

For more tips on safety regarding pools pick up a "Something to Make Waves About" sheet at local pool stores or call the Health Action Line at 345-5865.

NDP candidate says other parties have done nothing for the riding

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Steve Armstrong says he is not going away.

The Leeds-Grenville candidate for the New Democrats believes the riding has not been well-served in recent years by either the Liberals or Conservatives. Armstrong is hoping voters will realize this and seek an alternative that is serious about local jobs and the environment.

He ran for the NDP provincially in Leeds-Grenville and finished third in the 2003 election. Armstrong works at the Invista (formerly DuPont Canada) Maitland site, where he is also a union leader.

"I'm a regular guy. I live pay cheque to pay cheque," he told The Journal Monday. "We've got to get someone in there (parliament) who represents the average person," he said.

Leeds-Grenville continues to suffer job losses and most voters are unable to indicate any government policies from which they have benefitted during the past 20 years, according to the NDP candidate.

"It doesn't achieve anything for the people of Leeds and Grenville," Armstrong said of electing one leading political party or the other.

He indicated voters are mad about the state of public medicare, gas prices and job losses. The government must be active in controlling basic necessities and retaining its traditional role as that of a protector, according to Armstrong.

Trade deals with other countries have not served the region well, the candidate stated. NDP leader Jack Layton is the only leader who is talking seriously about creating jobs in Canada, Armstrong said. By cleaning up the environment, retrofitting every building in the country to make them energy efficient as well as "greening" Canada.

The problems are not being fixed by the two political parties voters keep electing to power, he stated. Although he acknowledged the challenge of being elected in Leeds-Grenville, Armstrong said support for the NDP has grown significantly since last year when layoffs and plant closures gutted the riding association.

Air Cadets provide a shining example

PRESCOTT ­ Local youth are continuing to learn, to serve and to advance.

661 Lt. W.F. Sharpe Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets conducted its 47th annual review Saturday afternoon at the Leo Boivin Community Centre. More than 150 family members and friends gathered to mark the end of the unit's 2003-2004 training year.

Joan Hodge, Grenville county trustee with the Upper Canada District School Board, served as reviewing officer.

Forty-five cadets between the ages of 12 and 18 take part in the squadron's activities ­ everything from first aid and range to band and sports.

The review included the presentation of the Lord Strathcona Medal ­ the highest award which can be bestowed upon a cadet ­ to Flight Sergeant Monica Maloney.

Maloney, who has been a cadet for six years, said she joined the squadron because her friends were joining. "I stayed because I just loved it," she told The Journal.

Maloney, 18, has a summer job working in cadet training in Trenton. She will enter the police foundations program at Loyalist College in September.

"I have a lot more confidence now," Maloney said of the program.

The medal recognizes exemplary performance in physical and military training.

Maloney also received the Top NCM/WO Award, which is selected by a secret ballot.

Sergeant Andrew MacLean received the Royal Canadian Legion Cadet Medal of Excellence. It was also noted at the ceremony Sergeant Richard Harding had attained his pilot's licence.

Top Cadet Instructor went to two cadets, flight sergeants Amandarose Klitbo and Catherine MacLean. As departing cadets, Klitbo, MacLean and Maloney received certificates of service.

Major General (retired) William Paisley, representing the Air Cadet League of Canada, told the cadets they can achieve their goals if they set their minds to it and strive to do their best.

Commanding Officer Doug Fraser told the squadron to cherish their time as cadets, noting some of their fellow members might become life-long friends. Fraser also noted the success of the squadron takes a large commitment from staff, volunteers and parents of the cadets.

The squadron's main sponsor is Royal Canadian Legion Branch 97. A sponsorship committee raises money to support squadron operations.

Check your voter information cards; first advance poll is open this Friday

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Voters in Leeds-Grenville should have received their information cards for the June 28 federal election by now.

Reminder cards were distributed last week. Voters are being asked to check the first card they received to ensure it is accurate.

Anyone who is eligible to vote but did not receive an information card or received someone else's card is asked to contact Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 before Tuesday, June 22 at 6 pm.

Advance polls will be open this Friday, June 18, Saturday, June 19 and Monday, June 21 from noon to 8 pm. The Prescott area's advance poll will be located at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at the corner of Centre and Dibble streets.

Voters can register at advance polls and at polling stations on election day. Proof of identity and address is required.

On election day, the polls will be open from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm.

The Leeds-Grenville returning office is located at 51 King St. W. in downtown Brockville and is open seven days a week. Barb Mills of Prescott is this riding's returning officer.

There are four candidates in Leeds-Grenville: Steve Armstrong of the New Democrats, Chris Bradshaw of the Green party, Gord Brown of the Conservatives and Joe Jordan of the Liberal party.

For more information, visit www.elections.ca.

All are invited to street party

PRESCOTT ­ There will be something for fathers, the kids and everybody else in downtown Prescott this Saturday.

The Father's Day sidewalk sale on King Street will also include a number of events that were washed out on Victoria Day in May. From 9 am to 5 pm, King between George and Edward streets will be closed to vehicles.

While shoppers will be in search of bargains, there will be a number of special activities up and down main street.

The teddy bear picnic and hospital will run from about 10 am to noon at Clock Tower Square. The petting zoo sponsored by O'Reilly's will be on King Street beginning at 10 am.

The Prescott Fire Department will be on the scene to display its trucks and equipment. Riverside Pontiac-Buick will also be on hand. The Rotary Club barbecue returns to the clock tower Saturday; there will be a car wash with proceeds going to the Kiwanis Skateboard Park.

Another popular attraction that was rained out Victoria Day is on the schedule Saturday. The Grenville Fish and Game Club's Little Dreamer will provide free boat rides beginning at 9 am at the marina.

Visitors are also being asked to bring non-perishable food items and add them to the "Food Mountain" to be built in front of the parkette at the Daniels' Hotel lot. The event supports the Food For All Food Bank, which serves Prescott, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal and Augusta.

See the ad in this week's paper for more sidewalk sale details.

Spirits revive history in Blue Church Cemetery

By Sandra Shouldice

Blue Church was the scene of a "revival" Saturday evening (May 29) - a revival of memories, a revival of the pioneer spirit, a revival of pride in our historic past.

Michelle Ashby welcomed an audience of approximately 100 persons to this event after a very successful day of greeting the public at Blue Church.

"The province-wide Doors Open program gave St. John's a perfect opportunity to share the site with a broader audience." She continued saying, "The Blue Church itself has been more than a historic landmark over the centuries. It is run by the St. John's the Evangelist Anglican Church of Prescott and continues to be in use today. In fact, if you had been here just a few hours ago, you would have witnessed the marriage of a young couple who will forever treasure memories of Blue Church."

St. John's Anglican Church, working in co-operation with the "spirited" members of Grenville County Historical Society, decided to plan this evening event to highlight the interesting people associated with one of Grenville's best known historic sites.

Ashby then introduced Sandra Shouldice, president of Grenville County Historical Society, who commended St. John's for its work in maintaining "one of Grenville's most historic and beautiful treasures." She continued, "The caretakers of this church yard seem to fully understand that they are caretakers of our local heritage and we are here tonight to commend their efforts and to celebrate their accomplishment."

She then introduced ten costumed actors for "the entertainment and enlightenment" of the crowd saying, "They represent some of the people whose names are etched on these stones. People both humble and proud, men of letters and learning, healers, artisans and craftsmen, women who overcame great hardships but nurtured both family and church. We invite you to walk among the stones and hear their stories."

Betty Ring, well-practiced in her role of Barbara Heck, told of the founding of the Methodist Church. Ron Shannon described the mile-long funeral procession, the final tribute paid to the well-loved Doctor Solomon Jones of Homewood. Barry and Diane Brown played the roles of Barry's ancestors, Squire David Breakenridge and his Loyalist wife, Hester Wright. The groups moved on to hear the exploits of explorer Daniel McKenzie, outlined in detail by Al Steinberg, local historian and re-enactor. Harry Horwood, Prescott's renowned stained glass artist, stood in sharp contrast to the early pioneers portrayed.

Gord Swoger explained that his turn-of-the-century handiwork can be seen in the Canada's parliament buildings as well as in many local churches and homes. Rev. Blakey would highly approve of his portrayal by John Ashby, the present day caretaker and advocate for Blue Church cemetery. Not even his stern looks could curtail the humourous stories told by jolly Molly Bottom, Sandra Shouldice, who told of her marriage to Elijah Bottom UE Loyalist. The "Battle of the Windmill" exploits of postmaster Alpheus Jones was related by June Blair assuming the role of his daughter, Fanny Amelia.

Over the years, there have been many stories told of a ghostly feminine figure that haunts the peaceful cemetery. Sandra Robertson, the mysterious woman in white, explained the secret behind this tale - but if you want further explanation, you'll have to ask her. No one else is talking!

The tour took slightly longer than the estimated half hour, but participants seem not to have minded and if the generosity of their donations to the repair fund of Blue Church is any indication, they were well satisfied.

Take precautions and still have some fun in the sun

SOUTH GRENVILLE - The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit hopes to "rays" awareness about sun safety.

UV rays from the sun and artificial sources, such as tanning beds, are the main cause of skin cancer. The Canadian Dermatology Association estimates more than 75,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with skin cancer in 2004 and predicts the number of skin cancer cases will continue to climb.

Skin cancer cases are on the rise due to an increase in outdoor activities, depletion of the ozone layer, changes in clothing fashions and societal pressures to tan.

Preventative measures should be taken, according to the health unit. They include reducing sun exposure between the hours of 11 am to 4 pm, seeking shade, wearing protective clothing that is loose fitting, tightly woven and lightweight, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, using sunscreen, wearing sunglasses and checking your skin monthly moles and changes in them.

It is also important to remember to protect children's delicate skin from the sun.

For more tips, pick up a "Let's Rays Awareness about Sun Safety" sheet at a pool store or call the Health Action Line at 1-800-660-5853 or 345-5685.

Sign up now for heritage day camp this summer at Fort Wellington

PRESCOTT ­ Registration is now under way for two heritage day camp sessions to be held at Fort Wellington this summer.

Children between the ages of seven and 13 will travel back in time to the days of the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment in 1846. Participants will cook outdoors and play sports from that period while learning about the fort and Canadian history. The "campers," dressed in period costumes, will also get a chance to make crafts they can take home as keepsakes.

The week-long day camps will take place July 6-10 and Aug. 10-14 (both Tuesday to Saturday) from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

There will be a field trip in which youngsters will learn about Prescott's history and have some fun in the sun.

The week will conclude with a guided tour for parents and guardians; the children will serve as tour guides.

Each session has a limit of 25 participants. There is a registration fee.

Registration forms are available at the visitor centre. For more information, contact Elizabeth LeBlanc or Jocelyne Perron at 925-2896 between 10 am and 5 pm. Fort Wellington National Historic Site is operated by Parks Canada and is open daily in June, July and August.

MAITLAND NEWS by Jane Fullarton

He is Leeder of the pack at track meet

Matt Leeder continues to burn up the track this season, most recently winning a gold and a silver medal at the All Ontario Track and Field Meet in Etobicoke.

Leeder won gold in the Midget Boys 3,000-metre event with a TISS school record time of 9 minutes 11.21 seconds. Leeder won his silver medal in the Midget Boys 1,500-metre race. Leeder was one of five nominees for the Brockville Athlete of the year award.

Matt attends TISS and is the son of Dianne and Ray Leeder of Maitland.

Diamond action

The Maitland baseball diamond has been seeing some action in the past week with 40 kids playing softball on Monday night and the Leeds and Grenville Co-ed league playing on Sundays. The Leeds and Grenville Co-ed League has eight teams and plays four games on Sundays with the first starting at 10 am and the last game starting at 3 pm.

Art auction supports Interval House

BROCKVILLE ­ An art auction in support of Leeds and Grenville Interval House's capital fundraising campaign will take place this Friday, June 18 at the Brockville Memorial Centre.

At least 20 artists from the region have donated works (including paintings, pottery, stained glass and wood) to the event.

An afternoon preview runs from 2 to 4 pm; the auction starts at 7 pm.

Also up for bids that night is a seven-day cruise for two in the western Caribbean that departs Nov. 13.

Interval House provides a shelter and support services for abused women and children. The community facility is relocating to a larger location in Brockville; the "Building for Safety's Sake" fundraising campaign goal is $175,000.

Volunteer program needs people power

By Astrid Strader and Nancy McFarlane

"Prescott Blossoms, A Community Initiative" was created to conserve and enhance highly visible barren public spaces; to plant them with diverse vegetation, creating wildlife habitats and planting an urban forest for recreation, education, and enjoyment. A major goal was restoring ecological integrity and enhancing the biodiversity of the waterfront area.

The work inspired a growing public awareness of the richness of our indigenous trees and shrubs, the low maintenance options for the naturalized landscape and the promotion of health for wildlife and humans, not to mention the social and economical benefits for the entire community. Indeed, this project has played a large role in rejuvenating the spirit of a community suffering several significant economic blows in recent years.

Our mission statement is: To recognize and practice application of urban stewardship, to promote healthy ecosystems and a healthy community.

Our objectives are:

1. To continue to help conserve natural and cultural sites in the town of Prescott, beautify existing town growing spaces, create and/or beautiful more usable park space and to protect open spaces for recreation, education, enjoyment, and ecological integrity.

2. To create a unique long-term community service that offers youth the opportunity to develop life, employment and community service skills through hands-on experience.

3. To foster stewardship, which can help develop a sense of pride and responsibility among community stakeholders, providing people with information, encouragement and practical assistance.

In this, our third year, we are strictly a volunteer group. There are further grant applications in the works but, so far, no pot of gold.

The Downtown Business Improvement Association generously paid for the flowers for the containers downtown, the Daniels' Parkette, the museum, and gardens in front of the Prescott Welcome signs. This year's volunteer "blossoms" did the planting. However, we still need people power. We are pleased with our results so far, but there aren't enough of us to do it all and maintain what is completed.

Our long-term goal is to become a "Community in Bloom" like all our neighbours around us. To achieve this end, we need many volunteers. "Communities in Bloom" is a non-profit Canadian organization committed to fostering civic pride, environmental responsibility and beautification through community participation and the challenge of a national competition.

For this year we would like to collect an adequate group of volunteers. Basic needs are:

1. Secretary to organize meetings, take minutes, write thank yous, and keep track of volunteers/hours. A second secretary is urgently needed to handle the waterfront project (Heritage River Trail Arboretum) and its donors.

2. Prescott Journal writer; we are taking turns and including a more personal twist with best gardening tips, garden jokes, your favourite garden mentor, etc.

3. Treasurer ­ Keep track of the accounts, fundraising events and future fundraising events.

4. General volunteers ­ We always need people to help with planting and weeding and fundraising (i.e. husbands will do nicely and thank you to Bob Millar for watering downtown after we planted there!).

There is a lot more info we need to get out to you and would like this column to be something fun with input from all our volunteers. Some ideas we have come up with for summer events: "garden-of-the-week" recognition with a top winner for the summer, a theme garden party for fundraising, "neighborhood adopt-a-garden" ­ the ideas are endless when it comes to our passionate group.

To find out more, call us at 657-4688, e-mail ras@ripnet.com or come to a meeting ­ the next one is at 10:10 am in the town hall Thursday, June 17.

Please come and find out what we are about. An hour or two of your time once in a while is all we need. We look forward to seeing you.

Happy Hookers get a better line on fish farming and how to catch minnows

By Lindsay DeJong, Press Reporter

Our first meeting for the Grenville 4-H "Happy Hookers" Fishing Club for 2004 was held at the Grenville Fish and Game Club on May 6. During this meeting we elected our President - Sarah Greenough, Vice President -Secretary - Emily Robinson and me the Press Reporter - Lindsay DeJong.

We discussed the rules and regulations of fishing. We had a very informative guest speaker who did a slide presentation on aquaculture, one of the leading growing industries today. After her fish farming slide show she did a question and answer period using a crossword puzzle and word finding games. There were prizes given to the first correctly answered games. The evening was a hit with all members.

The second meeting for the Happy Hookers was May 13 at the Grenville Fish and Game Club. With the assistance of Terry and Doug Jensen and the instructions from the 4-H Fishing Manual, we made a couple different minnow traps and leech traps. Members also got the opportunity to practice their casting skills in the back yard of the club. There really is a technique to casting! When we were done our practising we all received prizes. It was a lot of fun. We had another guest speaking at this meeting, Mr. Lynn Holmes, Grenville Fish and Game Club member, who discussed what we will be doing at the kayaking day in June.

The Happy Hookers' third meeting was May 15 along the Nation River, near Lord Mills Road. The fun began with a wagon ride back to the pond. We learned how to catch minnows with the traps we had made at our last meeting as well as trying our hand at using nets you can purchase in a store. When it was meeting time we talked about what we learned and liked about our day of catching minnows and leeches.

The Happy Hookers went shore fishing May 29 in Cardinal at the Legion. It was a beautiful day, and everyone had lots of fun. We fished in two different spots. Two people from the club caught fish. Tristen Jensen caught a small mouth bass, and Melissa McLaughlin caught a small mouth bass, large mouth bass and a perch. Way to go guys! After they caught them they released them back into the St. Lawrence River. During the day, the members also had an opportunity to view some live perch in a hold tank that had been entered in a fishing derby. These perch weighed up to nine lbs. At the end of the day, all members received ball caps with our club name on them courtesy of the Grenville Fish and Game Club.

Next meeting is June 12 when we will be trying our hand at kayaking the Nation River. See you on the water.

Have a berry good time at church social

PRESCOTT ­ St. Paul's United Church will host a strawberry social Sunday, June 27 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm in the church hall on Centre Street near Dibble Street.

The menu includes ham, salads and strawberry shortcake. Tickets will be available at the door.

For more information, call 925-1865.

The Creamers get an eyeful

By Lindsay DeJong , Press Reporter

On Thursday, May 5 the Grenville 4-H Dairy Creamers had our first meeting. It was held at Maynard School. During this meeting we selected our President ­ Kyle Sommerville, Vice-President ­ Eric Connell, Secretary ­ Emily Robinson, and me the Press Reporter ­ Lindsay DeJong. We all received handouts which had to be filled out and handed in at our next meeting.

Thursday, May 27, the Grenville 4-H Dairy Creamers had our second meeting. It was held at DeJong's Hill Jerseys. To start our meeting we did roll call and said our 4-H pledge. We then handed in our information sheets about our calves that we will be showing at our Achievement Day.

Then we had our guest speakers, Dr. John Donavan and Student Vet Technician Jannie from the Prescott Animal Hospital. Jannie showed us how to check our newborn calf to make sure it is healthy. Dr. Donavan showed us how to use a stethoscope, and we were able to see him perform an ultrasound on a few cows; we saw the unborn calves. It was real neat! Thanks you, John and Jannie; it was an interesting and fun evening.

Our next meeting will be at Montdale Holstein Farm.

Augusta considers dumping recycling depots

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

MAYNARD - Problems associated with the recycling stations across the township caused talk at Monday's Augusta council meeting in Maynard of relocating the stations.

Councillor John Fischl addressed council regarding the possible closing of the satellite recycling depots in favour of having residents take their recycling to a station set up at the dump.

Fischl explained some residents of the township and neighbouring municipalities have been dumping garbage at the depots, causing a mess and health hazards to the neighbours.

"Our staff is very good at cleaning up the messes, but they cannot be there, or be expected to be there, every day," the councillor stated.

"This move could save the township money and the staff which service these depots could be used more effectively at the landfill site and transfer depots saving the use of men from our Public Works Department."

Fischl indicated his concern is not just the workers but the potential health hazards the dumping causes.

"People are leaving actual garbage at the sites," Fischl told council. "Not just recycling. It is a hazard which could attract rats or raccoons."

Deputy Reeve Doug Barton indicated he agrees with the assessment of Fischl and the waste management committee.

"I appreciate that some people can't walk very far or carry it and the depots are good for those people, but if we got rid of them we won't have as many overtime hours to cover sick days, days off and the men will be doing work instead of picking up someone's garbage. It's not up to us to pay our men to pick up everyone else's mess."

Councillor Garry Ferguson added, "Maybe we could give the residents a warning. People need to know that if they drop garbage there, then they are going to lose the depots."

Reeve John McCrea questioned Fischl on the state of door-to-door pick-ups, which could help solve the problem.

Fischl indicated the program would not be ready this year since there were some legal problems about which he needed to hear more.

TOWNSHIP COUNCIL BRIEFS

Council approves stop sign in Maitland

MAYNARD - Augusta township council approved a bylaw at Monday's regular council meeting in Maynard which will see a stop sign placed in the north end of the Kemp subdivision in Maitland.

Council voted in favour of placing the new stop sign on the east side of the north end of Kemp Street at the Meadowvale Street intersection.

Township supports Shakespeare festival

MAYNARD - Township council voted in favour of contributing $400 for an ad in the 2004 Shakespeare festival brochure.

Council voted Monday to place a half-page ad to promote tourism in the township.

Councillor John Fischl was quick to support the request.

"I'm inclined to think we should get into the sponsorship with Prescott, since it brings a lot of people into the region," said Fischl. "This is a place where we can show a little co-operation with our neighbours."

New lawyer in town has big shoes to fill

By Cortney Willard, Special to The Journal

PRESCOTT - There is a new lawyer in town and he brings more than 20 years experience in both federal and private law to Prescott.

Brad Allison was raised in Peterborough, but has called a number of small towns and large cities home over his career.

Allison has assumed the workload and clients of Peter Adams, who was appointed to the bench in March. "There are some big shoes to fill, Peter was well-liked and a long-standing member of this community," noted Allison when asked how he plans to assume his new role. "Our first mission is to meet that (Adams') standard. We plan to knit together Peter's practice with my own," he added.

After passing the bar in 1981, Allison practised in Sault Ste. Marie until 1992, then went on to be the crown attorney for Manitoulin Island. After leaving that position Allison went on to be a prosecutor for the federal government in Yellowknife and in January 1999 he was transferred to Ottawa as a criminal law specialist.

Beginning in January 2002, Allison spent two years working in conjunction with a private firm battling against terrorism through his work with different police services. He then spent time at the Canadian Police College to assist with advanced training programs for police specialists, while maintaining a private practice in Kemptville, where he still lives.

"Relocation is an issue because we love this area and the water. We have to arrange something that is suitable for the kids." Allison and his wife Debbie have six children, the newest arriving March 23, the day Allison learned he would be coming to Prescott.

For the moment, until he gets settled in to his new office and caseload, Allison will focus most of his energy on Adams' existing cases as well as his own, most of them relating to real estate and criminal law.

However, he will then look more closely at his options and what Prescott needs, in the near future.

Council ponders paving the way for Augusta roads

MAYNARD - A plan for the future of roads in Augusta township was discussed at Monday's regular council meeting in Maynard.

Deputy Reeve Doug Barton outlined some of the key points that he and Councillor Gary Ferguson had helped to work out at the roads, buildings and public works committee meetings.

Barton indicated a plan had been made which would potentially take the township through the remainder of the current council's term and into the first year of the following council's term in regards to road pavings.

"We prioritized groups of roads and stuck with 10 kilometres of road repair each year for the budget," said Barton. "It will set us up for our term and give the new council a place to start off if they choose to continue it."

Barton explained they decided to stick to seven kilometres of repaving each year and three kilometres of new paving, with roads grouped together to keep down costs of moving roads crews all around the township.

"I'd say it is more than fairly ambitious," said Barton. "We looked at trying to group the roads together so we could get the greatest value. We looked at the roads which were in the worst repair to be done first, not the ones which are the most complained about. We examined the need, road value and cost."

Reeve John McCrea commended Barton and Ferguson for the report and their foresight, indicating the plans could change each year according to circumstances which could arise.

No decisions on the paving will be made until council has more of a chance to discuss its draft budget, which is to be presented to council Thursday at 6:30 pm in Maynard.

Amazing Race participants on the way

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ The Amazing Race will be making a number of stops in the Prescott area this Saturday, June 19.

The event, a fundraiser for the United Way of Leeds and Grenville, involves teams of two searching for clues and performing tasks in a race to the finish line; they will have no advance information on the tasks they will be required to perform.

Participants will be wearing fluorescent yellow shirts and driving marked cars. Local residents who spot the racers are encouraged to cheer them on. For more information, call 342-8889.

Chamber board to meet Thursday

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ­ Directors of the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce are reminded to attend the board's next monthly lunch meeting this Thursday, June 17 at noon at the Rothesay Restaurant on County Road 2 just west of Prescott.

The local business organization boasts a membership of about 140.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I stayed because I just loved it."

Flight Sergeant Monica Maloney, commenting on her six years with the Prescott-based Air Cadet squadron

Editor's Notebook

LET'S HEAR FROM ALL THE CANDIDATES: Even with the short notice, it is hoped many voters will be able to make it to the candidates meeting tonight at the Prescott Legion. With all the talk and speculation about the national results, we should not take for granted what the local candidates have to say. We do not assume Leeds-Grenville will be changing hands after the June 28 election, but we cannot ignore the results of the 2000 vote and what they suggest in terms of a single candidate representing the "right" side of the political spectrum.

Steve Armstrong of the New Democrats and Chris Bradshaw of the Green party still have a role to play in the local race even if we acknowledge the chances of them winning the riding are less than significant. The rematch between Joe Jordan and Gord Brown will likely take centre stage, but the other candidates have a right to be heard.

Tonight's meeting starts at 7 pm.

WHOSE MESSAGE IS IT: The national media appear to be running with two different themes as the federal election campaign passes the midway point. Some reports are touting what could be shaping up as the demise of the Liberals who had been looking at a slim majority and now could be facing a majority the other way. We hear from one MP who says the government should have waited until the fall or next year to call an election. We have some pundits suggesting Paul Martin has somehow been set up by his predecessor, Jean Chrétien.

On the other side, we read and hear about someone like Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant, who suddenly develops a case of laryngitis after her comments on abortion and other button-pushing issues are reported and feasted on by opponents who warn Canadians this is the true face of the so-called "Alliance Conservative" party. Will the Conservatives make a deal with the devil and enter some sort of unholy alliance with the Bloc to ensure the Liberals are ousted from power? Is it the voters or the media that are having second thoughts about what might be shaping up as a bit of a tory blue tide that could sweep over large sections of Canada?

We seem to be getting two messages here: the Liberals have blown what lead they had and are on the verge of blowing the election, and the Conservatives are about to win but we might want to mull over what that could mean while we still have a chance.

It is increasingly difficult to say whether the tone of national media coverage is based on actual momentum shifts occurring in the real world or on the perception of officials from within the inner circles of the political parties and the reporters who are going along for the ride.

Tim Ruhnke

Remembering D-Day without having to leave home

THE NEW GUY by Tim Ruhnke

With all the attention the 60th anniversary of D-Day received, why didn't that translate into a respectable showing in Prescott earlier this month?

I was surprised by the poor turnout at the cenotaph at Fort Wellington on the morning of June 6. Where were our civic leaders? The mayor made note of the anniversary at a council meeting the next night, but no one at the table that night was able to describe the local remembrance ceremony or note their presence at it.

Before you jump to the conclusion I am taking advantage of another opportunity to bash council, I will acknowledge The Journal could and should have done a better job of letting the community know of the special gathering and why we should care about it. I should know better than to assume or take for granted people who might be interested in an event are already aware of it.

The mayor noted he had been watching television coverage of the anniversary, something many of us did to some extent. However, the one local effort to pay respect to the soldiers who took part in D-Day draws little in the way of interest as evidenced by the sparse crowd at the cenotaph.

Nowhere in the phrase "We will remember them" does it specify the manner in which the remembering shall occur. Those who watch the TV or read stories in newspapers could very well feel they are recognizing the importance of D-Day and the people who were there 60 years ago.

Unfortunately, that's not the message received by the veterans and their families who attend the ceremonies and wonder where everyone else is.

Let's hope youngsters were interested in the media coverage of D-Day or in whatever their teachers told them about it (assuming that happened, of course). Other than the cadets who were taking part in the service, there were not many folks under the age of 20 (or 40, for that matter) at the gathering.

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As much as we still have a job to do even under the most challenging of circumstances, I would like to address the people with whom I had contact in the days following the death of our publisher, John Morris.

To those who made respectful and sincere remarks and who understood why we might not be able to respond to requests as quickly as I would have liked: your consideration and comments were noted and appreciated. To the people (a minority) who did not seem to care about the situation when you called wanting something or who offered less than positive comments when told of our publisher's death: frankly, you can go to hell.

Cut long distance to Brockville, raise local service rate

FROM THE ARCHIVES

June 17, 1964

* The Bell Telephone Company of Canada is calling customers in the area to find out if they would accept paying higher local rates in return for the elimination of long distance charges between Prescott and Brockville.

Local Bell Manager Karl Blair notes it is not possible to interview all customers; however, a sufficient number will be contacted to see if the proposal is acceptable to the majority.

If long distance charges within the Prescott, Brockville and Maitland exchanges were to be dropped, local service charges would have to be increased to compensate for lost revenue. Individual residence service would go from the current rate of $3.90 per month to $4.65. Two-party residence phone service would cost $3.65 per month; the rate for multi-residential would increase to $3.25. A business phone would increase from $7.05 to $10.50 per month.

* The annual Prescott Kiwanis and police department bicycle rodeo was held recently at South Grenville District High School. The winners of bicycles were Keith Berry, Stephen Gill and Andre Chabot. Officers taking part in the rodeo were Sergeant Matt Hayes and constables Andrew McCombie and Allan Seburn. The rodeo master was Hal Lethbridge.

June 19, 1974

* About 200 Progressive Conservative party faithful were on hand at St. Mark's Parish Centre to hear Grenville-Carleton MP Walter Baker, Grenville-Dundas MPP Don Irvine and Prince Edward-Hastings MP George Hees attack the Liberal party. Canadians will be going to the polls July 8. The Liberals under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau had formed a minority government in 1972.

June 13, 1984

* A recent rash of vandalism in Centennial Park and the pool has a Prescott councillor talking about the possibility of imposing a curfew. Ray Young says something has to be done to address the costly damage being done to town property.

In one case, picnic tables were stacked in a pyramid. The next night, vandals returned and made a higher structure by using emptied garbage cans at the top of the stack.

* Shoppers in the Prescott area have a third option when it comes to groceries. Produce King is now open on Highway 2 in Riverview Heights. Manager Phil Fleury, says the new store will satisfy a public that is hungry for an alternative.

Rail was seen as one way to make up for lost forwarding trade

FORT TOWN DIARY by John A.H. Morris

The following is an excerpt from Morrises' History of Prescott: 1800-2000

Prescott, like other established communities, was caught up in the railway-building fever of the 1840s and 1850s. Construction of a railway link to the Ottawa River was seen as a means of restoring the prosperity lost by enterprising Prescott merchants when the completion of the St. Lawrence Canals in the middle 1840s had put an end to the profitable forwarding trade on which much of Prescott's rapid development earlier had been based.

It was claimed that a railway between Bytown and Prescott would provide an all-year route for the shipment of lumber and farm produce from the countryside between the two points to the increasing markets in the industrialized north-eastern United States. Access to ports on the American seaboard would also be available, aiding in shipment to overseas markets. Since Britain had adopted free trade in 1846, there was no real advantage in shipping surpluses through Montreal; the all-weather features of a rail line and the open harbours on the American coast made a compelling argument for construction.

Prescott stood to profit from such an arrangement since it would resume its role as a trans-shipment point, on an even larger scale than it had enjoyed in the days of the forwarding trade.

Convincing proof of the better prices on the American market could be learned from a quotation in the Prescott Telegraph, March, 19, 1851 (taken from the Ottawa Citizen), "The demand for produce at Prescott, created by the Ogdensburg railroad (i.e. the Northern of New York, completed in September 1850) has carried off large quantities of goods from Oxford, South Gower, Mountain, and other large and prosperous townships...without the Ogdensburg road, the prices of corn, oats and barley &c would have been 2d to 6d, less than the prices which have been realized... We shall yet see the MAIN TRAFFIC OF UPPER CANADA passing over the Bytown and Prescott Railroad ..." (Note: The railroad had not been started yet, although some action had already gotten underway.)

Local enthusiasm increased rapidly as word came that 50,000 pounds sterling had been subscribed toward the construction of a railroad to Prescott in a meeting held in Bytown on the 31st October, 1850. On November 14, two weeks later, "a public meeting was held at Brady's Hall to consider the subject of a railway between Prescott and Bytown. Honourable Samuel Crane (a forwarder of prominence in the days of the Durham boats) was in the chair, and W.D. Dickinson was secretary. The meeting was addressed by the Mayor, R. Burritt, Esq., and Mr. William Patrick (then or shortly afterwards, Member of Parliament for South Grenville) in favour of taking stock in the proposed road. Alex McMillan and Jeremiah O'Sullivan spoke against the proposed motion, and James West, Deputy Provincial Land Surveyor, in its favour." (Prescott Telegraph).

Late in 1850, the Bytown and Prescott Railway Company was incorporated by provincial statute (Province of Canada); the charter empowered the company to construct a railway from Bytown to, at, or near Prescott; unfortunately, the company was not eligible for government assistance under the 1849 Guarantee Act, since, under it, the government would guarantee the interest at a rate not over 6% on half the bonds of any railway over 75 miles in length, provided that the railway had already been built. The Bytown and Prescott was more than 20 miles short of the requirement, and it was not yet built.

The funds, therefore, for its construction must come from local sources, or from sources upon which they could draw for credit.

It was not until June 21, 1854, that the line was opened as far as Spencerville. On that day the first public excursion over the new line was organized by the Sons of Temperance which had a large membership in Eastern Ontario and Northern New York.

"At 9 a.m. many Prescott and Ogdensburg people left Prescott on a train hauled by the Oxford, of which R.C. Graves was conductor and John Lufkin, engineer. The ladies had busied themselves on the previous day with the result that the Oxford was almost hidden under wreaths of flowers... On the forward part of the engine was a particularly handsome wreath with the words, "Ladies' Interest". In the centre and directly above it was a pair of antlers, highly ornamented and surmounted by a crown. The Union Jack, The Stars and Stripes, temperance banners, and bunting floated from the different cars... After a run of about 30 minutes, Spencerville was reached... At five o'clock (after a day of celebration under the Sons of Temperance banners) the whistle of the Oxford was sounded for the return trip, and Prescott was reached in satisfactory time. Thus was concluded the first excursion on the Bytown and Prescott..." (Prescott Telegraph).

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Railway anniversary should be noted

The Editor;

The Town of Prescott and its residents are known for their celebration of heritage, from Doors Open to Fort Town days and more. I am concerned, however, of an overlooked anniversary in Prescott which should be celebrated.

June 21, 2004 marks the 150th anniversary of the first railway service in Prescott, the opening of the Prescott-Spencerville section of the Bytown and Prescott Railway.

The Bytown & Prescott Railway is notable in the history books as it was one of the first railways in Canada West (Upper Canada) and was the first railway to reach Ottawa. Purchased by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) in 1881, the line continued to serve Prescott via the rail yards in front of Fort Wellington (now the waterfront nature park) into the 1970s.

Most of the line was abandoned between 1995 and 1998.

Railways have played an important part of developing Prescott for over a century and yet there is no mention or celebration of this fact.

The only time discussion surfaces about Prescott railways are complaints over the horns from the CN main line.

Given the amount of pride and celebration for Prescott's military and trade history, the neglect of this important aspect of our history is shameful.

Phillip Blancher
Prescott

Changing police services now will change our little town, and not for the better

The Editor;

I can't understand what our mayor and council are thinking about with this change of policing. It's not to show animosity towards the mayor and council, but jobs are being lost. The remark made by one of the councillor ­ "They will find other jobs ­ is hard to take because realistically this is not so easy to do.

I would still like to know why certain members of council are so against having a vote by the people. Councillor Pelda, if I'm not mistaken, said that there were 26 out of 50 people surveyed who were for the OPP, but I don't know whom he spoke to. Was it in Prescott or did he shop around some other place to get those numbers? I have asked many people myself and have yet to come across anyone in favour of disbanding our police department.

Changing to the OPP will change our little town completely until the three to five years are up and then for a lifetime. Would the OPP and the province agree to set the town police up again with no charge to the taxpayers? If not, we have a serious problem.

I have nothing against the OPP, but such service will not be good for the people in Prescott. This fact has been proven in other small towns both in Ontario and in small towns in the Eastern provinces.

Does the town of Prescott have any guarantee in writing that the OPP will not raise the price of this service when the present contract is up? Or at least something in writing that it would only go up a certain percentage per year, agreed upon by the people of the town of Prescott?

Please do not misunderstand me. I believe the OPP provide an excellent service. But they already have a very large area to cover and seem to be short-handed. Most importantly, as we have just recently experienced a pedophile living on main street, I have to wonder if the OPP will be able to keep people like this under constant watch as our local police have done to protect the children of this community.

Just as many other people, I have young grandchildren and I depend greatly on the town police to help with their safety.

John M. Beck

Cadets do fine job carrying on tradition

The Editor;

On Sunday, June 6, as a handful of us stood on the Fort Wellington field in front of the cenotaph listening to the trumpeter, I looked around at the faces of the few remaining WW II veterans.

I don't know on what to blame the shameful turnout. Was it lack of advertising, the weather, indifference?

Say what you want about Don Cherry, but the man (the Canadian) sure had it right on Saturday Night.

Ron & Amanda Whitehorne

Shameful turnout at ceremony

The Editor;

I would like to thank 661 Lt. W.F. Sharpe Squadron for its excellent exercises plus being outstanding as well. The band has been asked to perform at other squadron functions; it is exceptionally good.

The staff and volunteers should be congratulated, as theirs has not been an easy job. The only office they have are the trunks of their cars and I'm sure a lot are stored at home. (Ask their wives!)

My deceased husband, Ken, must have had a big smile on his face as he watched the cadets doing so well. We, too, know how many hours they spent.

The large book of pictures and articles over the years was collected by Ken. Steve Madden assembled these large books, and he had continued the collecting and I thank him.

Dick Donaldson (Air Cadet League of Canada) of Smiths Falls was very impressed not only with the cadets but also the history of the sqaudron. The staff have been kind to me, as I am still invited to their functions.

Winnifred Wells
Prescott

SCHOOL SCENE

Boundary Street Public School: Mrs. Fortier's class would like to acknowledge Culligan's of Brockville for its donation of large water bottles for the eco-system project. They have enabled the students to have a wonderful learning experience.

Parents, guardians and grandparents of Senior Kindergarten students are invited to have lunch with our students from 11 am to noon Monday, June 21. Lunch will be followed by entertainment and a graduation ceremony.

Congratulations to members of our track & field team who attended the championship last Friday. Everyone did a great job!

Next Monday morning, we will hold our monthly student recognition assembly. At this time, athletic awards for the year will be presented. Parents are invited to attend.

Our graduation dinner and ceremony will be held Monday evening. Congratulations to all of our graduates! We wish them well as they enter secondary school in the fall.

The year-end barbecue is this Friday.

Centennial '67/North Edwardsburgh Public Schools: A lot of things have been going on here at Centennial. On May 21, the intermediate students went tree planting with the Leeds and Grenville Land Stewardship Council. We planted a total of 800 trees.

May 29 was the Burger King Meet at TISS in Brockville. Zoe Kamenz placed first in senior girls shot put and she was about 30 cm away from breaking the record. Everyone ran, jumped and put-ed very well.

June 3 was the track and field regionals which took place at South Grenville District High School. Sarah Hooper placed first in junior girls triple jump. Zoe placed first again in senior girls shot put, Andrew Killick placed second in senior boys triple jump followed by Hank Heykoop in fourth. Ainsley Kelemen placed third in junior girls long jump. Others who placed were Brooke Gobeil, Emily Ostrum along with Heykoop, Killick and Kamenz, who placed in other events. Our senior girls relay team (Kamenz, Megan Marion, Kara Farrell and Allison Lethbridge) came in sixth in the finals. Our junior boys relay team of Mitchell Grant, Mitchell Lyons, Cody Patenaude and Quinton Selleck placed fifth in the finals. Congratulations to all of our participants!

On Wednesday, June 2, Warren Pinder, Mickey Bleadow, Bryn Thompson and Ian Bain went to Westport to participate in a three-day, overnight leadership camp called Camp Iawah. The camp consisted of six stations: High Ropes, Low Ropes, Canoeing, Conflict and Resolution, Games of Low Organization and Initiatives. There was also swimming, campfires, skit night, games and many friends made. We all had a blast while we were there; you couldn't have asked for a better time!

St. Joseph Catholic School: Congratulations to our St. Joe's Good Samaritans: Paul Edge, Lauren Smith, Kirsten Edgely and Mr. Dan Kelly.

Our end-of-the-year Celebration of the Eucharist will be Wednesday, June 16 at 10:30 am. At that time, we will present certificates to our Christian class leaders and the Chris Slater Funeral Home Junior Citizenship Award. We will express our thanks to our volunteers for 2003-2004.

The St. Joe's Drama Team will present The Hobbit Wednesday, June 16 at 7 pm.

Our Grade 7 students will be traveling to the Kanata Wave Pool and the Coliseum Thursday, June 17. Our Grade 8 students will be visiting La Ronde and taking in an Expos baseball game Friday, June 18.

Our Grade 4/5M and 6M students will enjoy the Nepean Sportsplex Pool and the Coliseum Monday, June 21.

The Grade 8 boat cruise will leave from the Blockhouse in Brockville Tuesday at 7 pm.

The Graduation Mass and Exercises will take place at St. Mark's Church Monday, June 21.

St. Mark Catholic School: This week, our Kindergarten students and students from grades 1-3 will have Playday. Many parents have volunteered to help with the activities.

Our Grade 3 students will be visiting St. Joseph Catholic School June 17 from 1:15-3 pm for orientation activities.

Miss Tait's Kindergarten classes will go to the harbour for a picnic Monday and Tuesday, June 21 and 22, to celebrate the end of the school year.

Mrs. Casselman's Kindergarten class will hold a year-end celebration in the gymnasium Monday, June 21 at 1 pm.

The last day of school is Tuesday, June 22. Report cards will be sent home at that time.

Dismissal is at regular time (3:25 pm).

On behalf of all the students, staff and parish community of St. Mark Catholic School, we wish you a wonderful summer vacation. See you in September!

South Edwardsburg Public School: We welcome our entire school community to our recognition assembly this Friday, June 18 at 11:30 followed by an old-fashioned family picnic at noon.

A Scholastic Book Fair is available from Wednesday to Friday of this week. On Monday, June 21 we will have a celebration for our grade 8 graduates with a dinner, awards ceremony and social evening at the Johnstown Community Centre.

The South Edwardsburgh Recreation Association is providing swimming at the Johnstown public pool on June 21 and 22 to all our students.

Hot lunch today is pogos.

Last day of school is Tuesday, June 22; there is no early dismissal. Have a safe and happy holiday.

Editor's note: Watch for local Grade 8 graduation photos and award lists in a special section that will be published next month in The Prescott Journal.

Ecumenical group to serve breakfast this Saturday

PRESCOTT ­ The next monthly meeting of the Seaway Ecumenical Group will take place this Saturday, June 19 at 8 am at St. Paul's United Church on Centre Street just north of Dibble.

Tickets for the all-you-can-eat breakfast are available at the door. All are welcome.

The group's mission statement is to provide a forum for like-minded individuals for fellowship and to express Christian faith in the community.

Hard to compare water and sewer rate systems of township, town

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SPENCERVILLE - The absence of water meters in Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal is a factor as to why water and sewer rates haven't jumped as much as in some other municipalities, according to some members of council.

Deputy Mayor Bill Sloan indicated that the water and sewer rates for the Cardinal area haven't increased much from last year, with most of the relief coming in the form of the tax rates.

"There's still the extra charge for water and sewer," said Sloan, "but we don't have (water) meters here; we're on a flat rate and the costs are shared across the board. If we had meters then there would be a charge per cubic metre and the tax structure would change a lot. It's something that would have to be worked out."

Sloan indicated with the meters, the rates would be likely to increase and that is something council could have to look at in the future with the provincial government regulations which require users to cover 100 per cent of the costs associated with providing water and sewer services.

"We looked at water meters two years ago because of this, and we were met with some opposition," said Sloan.

"If new laws are passed, it's something we have to look at. Whenever it goes off the levy and into the user pay system, it would be who ever uses the most will pay the most.

"Right now there's people filling their pools and families with lots of kids using a lot of water, where as an elderly person wouldn't likely use that much water and they're sharing in the total cost as part of the flat rate. The meters would be a more fair way to distribute costs."

While other local municipalities such as Prescott could see a significant increase in their water and sewer rates to respond to provincial regulations. Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal has lowered its special area rate taxes for those in the township with water and sewer by $75.80 on a home valued at $100,000 last year and this year.

"It's really a function of the budget for 2004," said Trivett. "We don't have the numbers not to go with a flat rate (for water and sewer) on the tax levy (like Prescott). It was council's decision."

Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Mayor Peggy Taylor indicated speculating as to the differences in water rates on the Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal and Prescott tax bills really couldn't be done.

"It's hard to compare," said Taylor. "We're two different municipalities with different expenses. Last year, we had a big budget and this year we put a little less money aside in order to give people a break. We still put money into reserves, because you don't know where expenses are going to pop up. It could be very different next year."

Despite the water and sewer charges for the township decreasing, Trivett indicated money was still being put aside for the future expenses with the water treatment plant.

"About $25,383 was put away for future capital costs and conversions to fill costs," said Trivett. "So far, we haven't done a full cost assessment on our systems."

Cardinal Sea Cadets corps makes families and community proud

CARDINAL ­ The Cardinal-based Sea Cadet corps continues to make its mark in the community.

RCSCC Defiant 338 conducted its fifth annual review Sunday afternoon at the Cardinal and District Community Centre. Dozens of family and friends were on hand to take part in a celebration of the 2003-2004 training year.

Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Mayor Peggy Taylor, who served as inspecting officer at the ceremony, noted she has watched a few of the cadets grow up. The mayor said the families should be proud of the youngsters, adding the squadron has the support of the community.

"You are our future," Taylor stated.

In congratulating the cadets on a successful year, Commanding Officer Roger Bourdeau reminded them hard work and teamwork always prevail.

Cadet displays set up in the south end of the arena floor provided information on everything from sailing and marksmanship to band uniforms and the history of the squadron.

Christina Miller was presented the Captain's Prize, which goes to the best all-around cadet of the year.

Other awards presented at the review were as follows:

Community Service: Laura Commerford

Kiwanis Leadership: Nikki Stewart

Top Marksman: Bradley Toupin

Best Display at Review: First Aid

Best Dressed at Review: Chantal Engelhart

Cock of the Walk: Nipigon Division ­ Chantal Engelhart, Meagan Fawcett, Katie Allard, Haley Bennett, Christopher Dixon, Lindsay Kirker, Lucille Jodoin, James Cutler

Attendance: Laura Commerford, Andrew Mustard, Tiffany Batty, Chantal Engelhart, Meagan Fawcett, Christina Miller, Travis Fawcett, James Cutler, Josh Simser.

The Sea Cadet squadron was commissioned in 1999 and is sponsored by the Cardinal branch of the Navy League of Canada.

The cadets will participate in the opening ceremonies of the highland games in Spencerville Saturday.

A good time to be uncorked

CARDINAL - An event for the palate will be uncorked this Thursday night at the Cardinal Legion.

The Cardinal in Bloom wine tasting begins at 7:30 pm; it will feature tastings from the Pelee Island Winery and include fruit and cheese snacks. The event will also feature a door prize draw.

Tickets can be purchased at the General Dollar and Party Sense. For information, call 657-1764, 657-1484 or 657-4507.

CWL celebrates 25 years

CARDINAL'S PAST

June 7, 1934

* Advertisement: A new Kellogg cereal. A delicious new breakfast food, ready to serve, is featured this week at F.F. Adams, Cardinal's favourite store. Whole Wheat Flakes, a crisp, toasted cereal, that will make summer breakfasts delightfully appetizing. Two packages for 25 cents. Phone 4.

June 1, 1944

* J.E. Schlichter, who has been teaching school for the past 39 years, will retire this month due to ill health. He has taught at Cardinal Public School for the past 32 years, of which 27 years he was principal. He attended Berlin Model School (now Kitchener) and received a third-class teachers certificate, and began teaching at S.S. No. 4 Waterloo and had 78 pupils.

June 5, 1974

* The Catholic Women's League of Sacred Heart parish, Cardinal, celebrated its 25th anniversary May 5, with Father Leo Byrne offering a special mass and Knights of Columbus forming a guard of honour. Mrs. Wm. Harling welcomed the visiting Knights and their families and Mrs. A. Sterl introduced the diocesan executive.

June 6, 1984

* Years of volunteer service to the community by a local woman were recognized by Cardinal council when a motion was passed nominating Sally O'Brien as a recipient of a 1984 Bicentennial Medal. While there is no guarantee she will be chosen from the numerous nominations from across the province, the nomination is a tribute to volunteer efforts with Guides, Brownies, with the public school and Royal Canadian Legion.

* The Cardinal Resource Centre is buzzing with activity as several programs are being planned for the next few months on a continuing basis. In the works are a youth employment program, newsletter, community calendar of events, a St. John's Ambulance course, retirement course, giant garage sale, summer day care program and a transportation network.

Farmers should prepare for power outages

By Geri Kamenz, Vice-President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture

Now that hot weather is back in Ontario, the air conditioners will be running full tilt ­ and so will the electricity meters. This combination of an over-heated appetite for power and the scarcity of available energy put much of Ontario, including farmers, in the dark last Aug. 14.

On-farm generators made it possible for many farmers to survive last year's outage. Farmers without such generators need a workable plan to get them through the next power outage, especially if they have livestock that rely on fans to cool their buildings and electric motors to deliver feed and water supplies.

Portable electricity generators, while a life-saving device when the power goes out, can also pose a danger to individuals unfamiliar with their operation. Farmers contemplating the purchase of an on-farm generator to protect their investment and income, need to familiarize themselves and family members with all the necessary safety precautions for their safe use ­ everything from hook-up to start-up and disconnect.

If the decision has been made to buy a back-up generator for your farm, you need to ensure the unit is capable of meeting all the needs on your farm ­ everything from ventilation to cold storage to manure handling and feed and water delivery, to household appliances.

Self-contained and PTO generators will need an abundant supply of fuel to keep them running when needed. It is recommended that when you have calculated the hourly consumption of fuel for your generator, you multiply that by 300 to ensure you are covered for at least two weeks.

Generators should be serviced regularly and tested for an hour each month just to be sure everything is operating efficiently ­ ready for the time when the lights go off.

Farmers need to stay familiar with the safe connection and operation of generators ­ any mistakes could cause injury or death.

Farm families should prepare an emergency plan that will minimize power consumption from a generator during a blackout ­ operate all motors and appliances, where possible, on a rotational basis after you have prioritized from the critically essential uses down to the convenience uses.

Be prepared to make and implement some quick decisions during a blackout. If your generator cannot keep your vegetable cold storage unit running or ventilate your poultry barn at a reasonable cost, you might have to develop a back-up plan.

If something goes wrong with your emergency power source and motors on water pumps, milk coolers or any number of other farm applications are damaged and rendered inoperable, make certain there is a secondary plan ready ­ it can save your animals, birds and produce and protect your farm income.

Electricity has become an essential service for almost every farm in Ontario, but that doesn't mean farmers can expect uninterrupted service. Last year's blackout provided evidence of how vulnerable the province's supply of electric energy is on a day-to-day basis.

Rural and remote areas of the province have become accustomed to short-term electricity interruptions, and farmers have developed ways of protecting their farming operations through these.

When excessive consumption leads to large, general blackouts, this results in a need for more comprehensive emergency plans. OFA and its province-wide field service staff are ready to help farmers and their families help themselves.

Geri Kamenz owns and operates a farm in the Ventnor area.

Show will go on thanks to tent at St. Lawrence Shakespeare

PRESCOTT ­ The St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival has been given permission to erect a big tent on town land east of the marina building at Sandra S. Lawn Harbour.

The tent will be used from June 21-July 31 for both the opening night gala and, in the event of rain, for rehearsals and performances.

The St. Lawrence festival's 2004 production of The Comedie of Errors runs from July 12-31 at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre at the Prescott harbour.

Come on down and take the plunge with us

WALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATT

Soon, we will have to contend with the heat. The pool will be open several times a week for Aquafit classes. We plan to go as a group from Walker House.

If you would like to join us, please call 925-5300.

This Saturday, June 19, we celebrate Charlie Steiner's 80th birthday. If you would like to add your best wishes, join us here between 2 and 4 pm. Everyone is welcome.

Don't forget the pot luck this Thursday at noon, followed by the speaker from the hearing society. Come and bring your questions about hearing loss and ways to deal with it.

Card game winners: Monday bridge ­ 1st, Betty Morris; 2nd, Richard Kingston; door, Doris Mossman. Fun bridge ­ Wanda Wilson. Wednesday night bridge ­ 1st, Nancy Coligan; 2nd, Andy Britnell. Thursday night euchre ­ 1st, Bernice Arcand; 2nd, Hugh Evely; 3rd, Jeannine Marion and Alice Crowder; door, Hilda Hutton.

Joint service in Spencerville

SPENCERVILLE ­ The Spencerville-Roebuck Pastoral Charge will hold a joint service Sunday, June 20 at 11 am in Spencerville United Church.

It will be "a time of celebration of Rev. Donald's ministry with us," one member of the congregation writes.

Doyle and Gill proud to enter sports hall of fame

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

BROCKVILLE - Two local legends were inducted into the Brockville and Area Sports Hall of Fame Friday at the Brockville Memorial Centre.

Cardinal native Todd Gill is being recognized for his achievements as a veteran National Hockey League player, while Prescott's Joe Doyle will be entering the hall in the builders category.

Doyle, 80, holds a long history of athletics in Prescott having won a citizen's shield in the 1940's as a member of the Cardinal Redbirds Jr. B hockey team, before winning another as the general manager of the Prescott Saints Jr. B in the 1950's. Doyle's service to local sports is significant,
having managed many local softball teams as well as excelling in curling, even receiving recognition for being a member of the Prescott Curling Club for more than 50 years.

Doyle took the stage Thursday night at CJ's and presented his usual modest response about receiving the award.

"I'm very honoured to be picked," said Doyle. "I have to thank the nomination committee for this; I just hope I will be a worthy candidate."

Gill, probably the most well known athlete from the Leeds and Grenville area, provided
one of the most poignant moments of the night as he spoke about receiving the honour for his 19 years of hockey which included stops in San Jose, St. Louis, Detroit, Phoenix and Chicago.

"I have to thank the whole committee for the honour, because it means a whole lot to me," said an emotional Gill. "I found this tough since there are so many people to thank."

The Cardinal native thanked his friends and in-laws for their support, but saved the greatest praise for his family, telling his parents, wife Krista and four children (Chloe, Madeline, Jack and Owen) how they have meant so much to him over the years.

"My mom deserves a lot of credit for taking me to all those minor hockey games over the years; she's a warrior," said Gill, "and my dad; every boy looks up to his dad and boy did I ever. I just hope my boys will end up looking up to me the same way I look up to you. Krista, you've been my foundation, you've given me four great kids and you've been there to pick me up when I needed it and talk to me and I have to thank you for all the support."

Gill, 38, boasts an impressive resume, having played 1,007 NHL games, including 578 with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He tallied 80 goals and 272 assists for a total of 352 points in his career, also having played in 103 playoff games.

Other inductees include Morley Hunt of Escott and Art Pearce and Jamie Auld of Brockville.

SGDHS names 2004 athletes of year

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - Travis Irvine and Erin Heibein added to their list of high school memories as they were named the top senior athletes at South Grenville District High School's Athletic Awards banquet Thursday in Prescott.

For Irvine, being named the senior boys athlete of the year was an honour which came as a surprise, despite playing three sports, basketball, volleyball and badminton, as well as serving as a student coach with the girls rugby team after finding out there would be no guys team.

"I wasn't expecting it," said Irvine. "My best moment in sports this year has to be getting to go to EOSSAA (Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association championships) in volleyball and coming so close to winning it. Getting to play sports at high school just seems to make the days go by quicker as you're waiting for your next game or practice."

Travis is the son of Paul and Sheila Irvine, and will be attending McMaster University in Hamilton majoring in science this fall.

For Heibein, the award comes after five years of hard work in athletics at South Grenville, having competed in basketball, volleyball and track and field in her final year and getting to participate in the EOSSAA championships in all three sports.

"In five years, I've gotten a chance to meet all kinds of people from other schools through sports," said Heibein. "I've made a lot of friends and being a part of a team with some of the girls here has made everyone mesh really well and become really close. My favourite sport this year had to be basketball, getting to go to all kinds of tournaments like at McGill (University in Montreal). It's just been great with all the sports."

Erin is the daughter of Stuart and Lyn Heibein.

Nathaniel Hayes, who played badminton, basketball and volleyball at South Grenville this year, was named the junior boys athlete of the year.

For Hayes, the award is special given the high regard he holds for school sports.

"No one likes to be cooped up in class all the time," said Hayes. "It makes for a nice break. Going to EOSSAA in volleyball was my highlight. We made the finals and lost in three sets in a final where we weren't expected to win a set."

Nathaniel is the son of Ryan and Cindy Hayes.

The top junior girls athlete was Sara Watt, who quickly made an impression in Giants athletics playing in EOSSAA in basketball, volleyball and soccer, including moving up to senior in basketball and soccer and holding her own.

"This year was great," said Watt. "I got a chance to play senior for soccer and play with both of my sisters (Amanda and Jessica) for their final year, which really meant a lot to me. I just love being able to play sports."

Sara is the daughter of Paul and Brenda Watt.

The coaches and athletes thanked outgoing Principal Brenda Ramsay for all her support over the past four years, helping the Giants athletics program become what it is today.

Ramsay ended the banquet with a personal message for the coaches and athletes.

"Athletics here are the life of the school. It's the teams and sports which you took part in that you will remember from high school," said Ramsay. "I feel the closest with most of you since we all came here at the same time, and I want you to know you are the life of this school. You are the Giants."

Strong showing by locals at regional track and field meet

BROCKVILLE - South Grenville-area athletes made their presence known at the Leeds and Grenville Elementary School Athletic Association regional track and field championships Friday at Thousand Islands Secondary School in Brockville.

Maynard's Jamie Froats had the best day of any athlete from a South Grenville school, tying with Westminster Public School's Charlotte Larry as the top senior girl at the meet with 19 points. Froats' teammate Jessica Rupert, finished in second place overall in the senior girls category.

Jeff Moulton of St. Joseph also had one of the strongest days by local competitors finishing two points shy of the top junior boy award.

Top finishes from South Grenville schools include:

Senior Girls

Jamie Froats, Maynard, first, 60-metres, 8.51 and 100-metres, 13.32; second, 200-metres, 27.81; Jessica Wilson, Maynard, fourth, 60-metres, 8.94; Karrie Calhoun, Benson, fifth, 100-metres, 14.57; Jessica Rupert, Maynard, first, 200-metres, 27.74 and high jump, 1.35m; fourth, triple jump, 9.12m; Sheila King, Maynard, first, 400-metres, 69.01; Kristyn Jensen, Maynard, fourth, high jump, 1.30m; Zoe Kamenz, Centennial '67, first, shot put, 9.86m; Maynard, first, 4x100-metre relay, 56.06

Senior Boys

Cathan Moore, St. Joseph, fourth, high jump, 1.55m; sixth, 400-metres, 64.41; Jamie McFarlane, St. Joseph, fourth, 800-metres, 2:22.34 and 1,500-metres, 4:48.68; Jason Overton, Maynard, sixth, high jump, 1.45m; Cory Alkerton, Maynard, second, shot put, 11.24m; Sebastian Last, Benson, fourth, shot put, 11.08m; Maynard, third, 4x100-metre relay, 53.27

Junior Girls

Allison DeDekker, St. Joseph, sixth, 60-metrs, 9.29; Jessica Francica, St. Joseph, fifth, 200-metrs, 31.59; Jessica Dunnington, Maynard, first, 400-metres, 1:09.88; Hannah Gregus, Maynard, fourth, high jump, 1.20m; Alex Burman-Martin, Maynard, third, shot put, 8.06m; St. Joseph, fourth, 4x100-metre relay, 61.35

Junior Boys

Jeff Moulton, St. Joseph, first, 60-metres, 8.78 and 100-metres, 13.41; second, 200-metres, 30.36; Michael Anderson, St. Joseph, third, 60-metres, 8.96 and 100-metres, 14.60; Tyler Curry, Maynard, fourth, 60-metres, 9.00; Josh Coville, Benson, fourth, 200-metres, 31.69; sixth, 60-metres, 9.24; Dylan Heisel, Maynard, second, 100-metres, 13.91; third, shot put, 8.72m; fifth, 400-metres, 70.14; Torin Marcynuk, St. Joseph, second, triple jump, 8.56m; fourth, long jump, 4.02m; Todd Kirkey, Maynard, first, triple jump, 9.23m; second, high jump, 1.36m; Ashton Selleck, Maynard, sixth, triple jump, 7.92m; Hayden Servage, Central, fifth, high jump, 1.25m; St. Joseph, second, 4x100-metre relay, 59.52.

2004 South Grenville Giants Athletic Awards

Cross-country: Julie Putman, MVP

Junior football: Kyle Tyo, defensive MVP; Chad Hyland, offensive MVP; Kyle Towe, MIP

Senior football: Matt Levere, defensive MVP; Shane Pettifer, offensive MVP; Dave DeDekker, kitchen sink award

Junior boys soccer: Mike Froom, coach's award

Senior boys soccer: Ken Meikle, MVP; Andrew Commerford, MIP

Junior girls soccer: Shannon Dalley, MVP; Stacey Kenney, coach's award

Senior girls soccer: Nikki Stewart, MVP; Alison Coville, MIP

Junior boys basketball: Josh Parsons, MVP; Stephen Joudoin, MIP

Senior boys basketball: Jamie Clarke, MVP; Matt Alkerton, MIP

Junior girls basketball: Allison Whyte, MVP; Sarah Perrin, MIP

Senior girls basketball: Alex Ward, Ashley Weir, MVP; Erin Heibein, MIP

Junior boys volleyball: Chris Hall, MVP; Stephen Joudoin, MIP

Senior boys volleyball: Curtis Bucking, MVP; Mike Ayerst, MIP

Junior girls volleyball: Stacey Kenney, MVP; Michelle McDonald, MIP

Senior girls volleyball: Erin Heibein, MVP; Lori Hall, MIP

Girls Rugby: Kalla Dobbie, big green; Ashley Beaudoin, rookie

Rookie badminton: Amy Mills, MIP

Senior badminton: Thomas Jackson, Nathaniel Hayes, coach's award

Track and field: Erin Heibein, MVP; Erika Kamenz, award of merit

SGMHA NEWS

By the SGMHA executive

The South Grenville Minor Hockey Association (SGMHA) is introducing a juvenile age group for the 2004-05 season.

Anyone between the ages of 18-21 years old is eligible to register for the juvenile division.

The SGMHA is holding its juvenile hockey registration Saturday, June 26 from 9 am until noon at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

Anyone wishing to coach a house league team is asked to contact Joe Francica at 925-2730.

New and returning players can still register by contacting Tracey Kenney at 925-5202.

Keep watching this space for news from your minor hockey association.

Pezadean and Smith each net four in Playit Star victory

PRESCOTT - Damian Pezadean and Cameron Smith each netted four goals in Playit Star's 9-1 victory over Compendium Group Inc. in Under-8 Prescott and District Soccer Association action June 10 at South Grenville District High School. Emily Allard had Playit Star's other goal, while Payton Selleck scored the lone goal for Compendium Group Inc. Other PDSA results are:

Under-16

Grenville Towing 2

Chris Hoogwerf, Brandon Amell

D.W.J. Plumbing & Sons 0

No goal scorers

Gateway Packaging 4

Clayton Dunnington (2), Joshua Strickland (2)

Watermark Printing 0

No goal scorers

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 2

Colton Reid, Andrew Wilson

Southport 1

Kayla McNally

Canadian Tire 3

Brandon Spencer (2), Patrick Peladeau

Hartley Sports 2

Chad Hyland (2)

Watermark Printing 4

Jordan McMullen (3), Joshua Whelan

Southport 4

Ryan Armstrong (4)

Canadian Tire 2

Lyndsay Biccum, Zack Henderson

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 1

Nick Goodmen

D.W.J. Plumbing & Sons 2

Joshua Beckstead, Josh Jodoin

Hartley Sports 1

Dina Floros

Grenville Towing 5

Matthew Deeks (2), Brandon Amell, Aaron Greengrass, Kyle Jensen

Gateway Packaging 2

Lance Burgess, Joshua Strickland

Under-12

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 5

Ben Hutton (2), Ronnie Harrison, Josh Brown, Cameron Symington

B.W. Freer Electrical 1

Cory Wilson

Grenville Castings 9

Sean Perrin (4), Lindsay Gibbons (2), Jessica Dunnington, Wayne Noonan

Giant Tiger 2

John Jackson (2)

Colour Pallette 2

Mitchell Grant, Troy Armstrong

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 1

Michael Edwards

Beach Home Hardware 3

Jamie Sturgeon, Richard Champagne, Daniel Walker

Mac's Convenience Stores 1

Taylor Garswood

Shriners 4

David Suatac, Matthew Suatac, Cody Patenaude, Tyson Lefebvre

Grenville Castings 0

No goal scorers

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 4

Michael Lawless (2), Devon Deschamps, Damien Van
Hyning

Giant Tiger 2

Dillon Stoddard (2)

Under-10

Danani Flooring 4

Tyson Bertrend (4)

Prescott Kiwanis 1

Damien Haystead

Danani Flooring 2

Paul DeJong (2)

Royal Bank 1

Adam Norton

Royal Bank 2

Matthew Courtney, Broydon Stufko

Cassidy's Engraving 0

No goal scorers

Splash Well Drilling 5

Jeremy Locke (3), Kennedy Murphy, Jake Ranger

TD Canada Trust 3

Eion Carr, Mika Turansky, Christian Zahn

Grenville Pharmacy 3

Taylor Byers (2), Connor Mackey

Prescott Kiwanis 2

Damien Haystead (2)

Playit Star 3

Adrian Dalrymple (2), Skyler Noonan

Cassidy's Engraving 1

Michael Barkley

Prescott Kinsmen 6

Nicholas Heykoop (3), Patrick Spencer (2), Samantha
Heykoop

Mac's Convenience Stores 3

Alex Modler (2), Amber
Warren

Grenville Pharmacy 3

Alex Stevenson (2), Connor Mackey

Prescott Kinsmen 2

Patrick Spencer (2)

Splash Well Drilling 4

Jeremy Locke (2), Joseph Sargeant (2)

Mac's Convenience Stores 0

No goal scorers

TD Canada Trust 2

Eoin Carr, Mika Turansky

Playit Star 1

Adrian Dalrymple

Under-8

Playit Star 9

Damian Pezadean (4), Cameron Smith (4), Emily Allard

Compendium Group Inc. 1

Payton Selleck

Windmill Web Inc. 1

Derek Phillon

M.T.J.B. 1

Jared McDougall

St. Lawrence Printing 5

Zackery Shankar (3), Mason Wyatt, Curtis Ross

Tropical Pools & Spas 3

John Lawless (3)

Hometown Heating 6

Jesse Kennedy (3), Ian Sabourin (2), Lane Bailey

Compendium Group Inc. 0

No goal scorers

Tropical Pools & Spas 5

John Lawless (4), Kara Jones

Windmill Web Inc. 0

No goal scorers

Hometown Heating 8

Jesse Kennedy (3), Ian Sabourin (2), Lane Bailey (2), Holden James

Prescott I.D.A. 2

Liam Bush, Dawson O'Neil

Prescott IDA 5

Liam Bush (2), Dawson O'Neil, Tayler Mason, Lucois McBride

M.T.J.B. 1

Jared McDougall

St. Lawrence Printing 5

Declan Colwell, Curtis Ross, Zackery Shankar, Jordan Morris, Mason Wyatt

Playit Star 1

Damian Pezadean

Under-6

Chevron Construction 2

Spencer Ross (2)

Beck's Construction 1

Dylan Simpson

Prescott Chiros 2

Nicholas McColl, Jacob Shankar

Portraits by C. Endicott 1

Devon Knapp

Star Security 4

Cole Cameron (2), Chad Fretwell (2)

Tichborne Auto Supply 0

No goal scorers

Grenville Fish & Game 6

Jonathon Noonan (3), Cameron Beaver (2), Terri Anna Libby

Playit Star 1

Devon Hugh-Hutchison

Beck's Construction 2

Steven Armstrong, Dylan Simpson

Tichborne Auto Supply 1

Brandon Bradley

Portraits by C. Endicott 2

Devon Knapp (2)

Chevron Construction 2

Spencer Ross (2)

Prescott Chiros 2

Nicholas McColl (2)

Playit Star 0

No goal scorers

Star Security 2

Cole Cameron, Chad Fretwell

Grenville Fish & Game 0

No goal scorers

For more information visit the PDSA Soccer website at www.leedsand
grenville.com/PDSA.

Kriska Bulldogs win Ambassador tourney

OTTAWA - The Cardinal-based major atom Kriska Bulldogs regional summer hockey team was crowned champions at the Ottawa Ambassadors Tournament May 22-24 in Ottawa.

The Bulldogs started the tournament off on the right foot scoring a 7-1 win over the Capital City Cyclones before suffering their only loss of the tournament with a 6-4 loss to the Ottawa Capitals.

The Bulldogs then responded with a 4-0 shutout victory over the Mission Selects and a 14-0 victory of the USA Metro Selects to advance to the semi-final game. Jarrett Pitt and Richard Joudoin had the shutouts respectively.

In the semi-final, the Bulldogs continued its strong play with a 9-2 win over the New Brunswick Ice.

The Bulldogs then capped off the tournament with an 8-1 victory over the Akwesasne Hot Shots to capture the Ambassadors Tournament title.

Seven of the 15 Bulldog players come from the South Grenville Minor Hockey Association, with the rest of the players coming from Winchester, Char-lan, Gloucester, Kemptville, Brockville, Westport and Morrisburg.

Members of the team include, Clark Seymour, Slater Koek Koek, Ronnie Harrison, Russell Hinch, Kyle Adams, Ben Hutton, Lucas Stitt, Cory Wilson, Dylan Rodgers, Tanner Benton, Taylor Eamon, Connor McLaren, Logan Giesbrecht, Jarrett Williams, Jarret Pitt and Richard Joudoin.

SGMHA to hold juvenile hockey team registration June 26

PRESCOTT - The South Grenville Minor Hockey Association is putting together a team to enter the juvenile hockey league for the 2004-05 season.

The team will consist of 19 players (including goaltenders) and would play in the 417 Ottawa League.

The league is a high-intensity non-bodychecking recreational hockey for players who were born between 1984 and 1986.

Registration will take place Saturday, June 26 from 9 am until noon at the Leo Boivin Community Centre. Anyone who cannot attend the session, but would still like to register should contact Tracey Kenney at 925-5202.

The SGMHA must have enough players registered to complete the team by August 1, since ice times have already been committed for the team.

Coaches and trainers are also being sought for the team with anyone interested asked to pick up an application at the registration session.

Cheques can be post dated no later than August 14.

Angels girls hockey teams holding registration Saturday

BROCKVILLE - The Brockville Girls Hockey Association Angels hockey program will be holding its 2004-05 registration this Saturday, June 19 at the Brockville Memorial Centre.

The registration session will run from 9 am until noon with the intention of running both house and competitive (B or higher) levels, depending on the numbers registered.

There will be late fee charged to anyone registering after Sunday, with names being added to a waiting list.

The Angels hockey program takes in players from across Leeds and Grenville including many from the Prescott-area.

Come out and sign up for the Angels hockey program which has become a strong force in girls hockey in Eastern Ontario.

For more information on the Angels hockey team, contact Craig Kelso at 925-2846, Rick MacDonald at 342-6168 or Laurie Murphy at 924-1599.

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