VOL. 174, NO. 28~ PRESCOTT, ONTARIO ~ July 14, 2004

Weather holds for Shakespeare opening

The Comedie of Errors begins its run at waterfront amphitheatre; second season for Prescott festival

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - Half an hour before the opening night performance of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival's The Comedie of Errors, Artistic Director Deborah Smith had a judgement call to make.

"It was still raining (at 6pm) and we had to decide whether or not to go ahead (at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre)" she said. "We had to decide whether or not to go on, or set up in the tent."

The company waited until approximately 7:15 to start the performance, which did take place at the amphitheatre.

Organizers of the show were generally pleased with the results. "Opening night was great - except for the bugs!" said Ken Durand, St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival chair. He added the mosquitoes wouldn't ordinarily be a big problem on nights when the performance starts at 7 pm. He also said they were fortunate the weather ended up co-operating

"We're pleased that we weren't rained out opening night," stated Durand. He added he thought opening night was successful.

"We had about 180 people turn out, not bad considering the threat of rain," said Durand.

"I think it (the turnout) speaks well for the rest of the run." The festival has a tent which can be used in inclement weather.

"Considering the rainstorm, it went very, very well," said Stage Manager Lindi G. Papoff. "Everything worked, no one forgot anything."

She added she feels The Comedie of Errors is a strong show which will further improve during its run.

Director Sonia Ritter was also pleased with the way opening night turned out.

"Under the circumstances (threat of rain, mosquitoes) I thought the actors were very resilient," said Ritter. "It's tremendous to work with actors who are so committed."

She also believes the actors truly connected with the audience. "I felt there was a lot of mutual respect, a to-and-fro, which happened between the audience and the actors, and vice versa," she said.

Ritter's staging of The Comedie of Errors is unconventional, with it taking place in a mid-nineteenth century western town. She says that her interpretation was a risk that she feels has paid off.

"I feel that I've brought it (the play) into the mid-19th century," Ritter stated.

"But I never would have done that without respect for the play, the language."

The audience had respect for the performance as well, giving a standing ovation at the performance's end. Many were impressed by the professionalism of the production.

"We saw the play many years ago in England," said Brian Phelps of Oxford Mills.

"This is a different production, but a very professional production. It's been very well done"

Debra Forrest of Belleville said "It was very different from the version (of the play) we saw in England, but very well done." She added that Ritter's staging was a very interesting way of interpreting the play.

Forrest was also impressed by the venue. "It (the amphitheatre) is a beautiful place to have a play."

The actors also felt the performance went well. "It was good that we were able to avoid the rain," said actor Maureen Smith, who played Adriana in the production. "It was like the theatre gods smiled on us."

Smith added, "Prescott had truly opened their arms to us - it's like the audience is behind us all the way."

Tickets for the next 16 performances of The Comedie of Errors are available each night before the show. There will be no show on Sunday, July 18, and on Sunday July 25 the company is staging An Evening of Sonnets, a fund raising event for the company in which the public is invited to read their favourite sonnet or monologue in the company's tent.

THIS WEEK

Former co-op student returns to The Journal

PRESCOTT ­ The Prescott Journal welcomes Blake McKim to its editorial team.

The North Augusta native, a former Journal co-op student, is a member of South Grenville District High School's Class of 1998 and is a graduate of the journalism program at Ryerson University in Toronto.

In addition to writing for student newspapers, Blake has also had articles published in Kingston This Week.

Blake's byline will also appear in The Journal's sister publication, The Leeds and Grenville Business News.

Tom Wilson to appear in concert Sunday

PRESCOTT ­ The waterfront amphitheatre will be Tom Wilson Country on Sunday, July 18 at 7 pm.

This will be third Sunday evening concert of the 2004 summer season. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted.

Although the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival is using the amphitheatre until the end of July, the concert series will continue on Sundays.

Final town tax payment will be due Sept. 10

PRESCOTT ­ Due dates have been set for property tax payments in Prescott.

The deadline for the final instalment of 2004 taxes is Sept. 10. The next interim payment is due Aug. 13.

The dates were approved by council at a special meeting held last Tuesday night. Prescott Treasurer/Deputy Clerk Laurie Kirkby said tax bills would be going out very soon.

Youth services offered at north-end trailer

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - One stop shopping is the idea behind a joint venture between the Prescott Youth Centre, Prescott Kiwanis Skate Park and Connect Youth to have a portable office at the skate park this summer.

The skate park is located near the Kriska warehouse at Prescott's north end.

Connect Youth Chairperson Norrie Spence indicated the project which opened Monday will see all three groups work together as a way to assist young people in South Grenville.

"It will potentially be three things for us," said Spence, "a summer drop-in site and shelter for activities, a co-ordinating site for the skate group who are hoping to run concerts and activities through the summer and for Connect Youth an access point where kids can reach (youth counsellor) Melissa (Hodgkinson) easily over the summer."

Prescott Youth Centre member and joint-project co-ordinator Nancy Lane added, "For the skate park community volunteers, this will also provide a place where kids can look after the park, earn high school community service hours and take care of the liability forms for the park. It's a great joint effort for all groups."

Hodgkinson and Prescott Youth Centre Summer Activities Co-ordinator Kim Howitt will be two of the people who will be spending the most time at the trailer; they work at running programs and activities that meet the needs of local kids and provide them an easily accessible point where help can be sought if needed.

Though the hours have not been officially set, everyone involved indicated plans are to make the trailer and services available when most kids would be likely to use them; it could end up being open from 2 pm until 8 pm.

For Hodgkinson, the new trailer gives her a chance to make herself more accessible over the summer months when she would be working in her office at the high school over a more limited time frame.

"It makes for a continuation of service through the summer," said Hodgkinson. "There's not much of a gap then. With all of these groups working together it's also showing kids we're working together to make things better for them. It would be like a one stop shop for the youth. It gives them something structured to do in a positive setting."

Part of the funding for the project comes from a $1,500 grant award from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OCAP) for a program which would help deal with substance abuse. The funding from OCAP comes from the sale of the "Not For Adults" magazine at A&P, Dominion and Food Basics stores in Ontario.

Other plans for the new portable include bringing in a public health nurse once a week to help out kids and use the trailer for access to youths in the area she had been seeing through the high school.

"She visits the high school through the year, and this will help bridge the gap over the summer," explained Spence. "The biggest risk to teenagers over the summer is STD's and pregnancy."

Other plans also include bringing in people to put on an abuse awareness workshop at the trailer and youth mentor training.

For more information on the trailer and services provided, contact the Connect Youth office at 925-2855 ext. 3373.

Jobless rate falls in June

KINGSTON ­ The regional unemployment rate and the number of Employment Insurance (EI) claimants went down in June, according to figures released by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

The jobless rate for the Eastern Ontario region that includes the South Grenville area was 7.8 per cent last month compared to 8.5 per cent in May.

Construction, food services and accommodation were among the sectors reporting job gains in June, an HRSDC news release notes. Health care and social assistance saw the biggest employment decreases.

Although the jobless rate dropped sharply in June, it remained higher than the rate of seven per cent recorded in June 2003.

As for EI claimants, the Prescott HRSDC office reported 1,046 regular and special claims at the end of June. This marks a decrease of 10.4 per cent from the May total of 1,167.

All locations in HRSDCs Kingston-Pembroke management area reported fewer claims last month; the overall reduction was 6.7 per cent.

HRSDC notes the unemployment rate is not determined through assessment of EI claimant data

Beetles to take the bite out of purple loosestrife

Joint program uses release of beetles to control local spread of invasive weed

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

SPENCERVILLE - Beetles will be released in three locations in South Grenville in an attempt to control the spread of purple loosestrife.

The program, which is a joint collaboration of the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters and the Grenville Land Stewardship Council, took effect Thursday.

Thousands of tiny Galerucella beetle larvae on loosestrife cuttings were released in areas which are considered to be overpopulated by the invasive plant, including locations on Millar Road, Skakum Road and County Road 26.

Purple loosestrife is an invasive wetland plant native to Eurasia that was introduced to North America in the early 1800s.

The Galerucella beetles were initially brought to Canada and the United States in 1992 to control purple loosestrife.

Regulatory agencies from both counties approved their release after stringent research established the beetles are harmless to native species and the environment. The beetles are now being used successfully in nine provinces and 33 U.S. states.

Grenville Land Stewardship Co-ordinator Jack Henry explained the release of the beetles in South Grenville is part of a provincial initiative which will see about 80 releases in Eastern Ontario.

"Our role in the program is to find the areas with a lot of purple loosestrife and provide relief," said Henry.

"It invades the wetlands and spreads so no native species can grow. Each loosestrife lets out thousands of seeds and really spreads fast. Their roots are almost matted, which smothers the roots of other plants and does not allow them to grow."

Henry indicated this is just the beginning of the program.

"Once the beetle eats its way out, it needs the loosestrife to continue generation," said Henry.

"It won't totally kill all of the loosestrife, but it should get about 90 per cent. It's going to take the beetles three to four years to get that far."

Each winter the beetles will die leaving behind eggs which will hatch in the early summer to continue the process.

Henry indicated the program came about after the MNR did an environmental assessment in 2002 and determined the severity of the loosestrife problem.

The program has also been launched in Leeds County.

Employment centre picks Super Student

PRESCOTT ­ Bradley Markell has been selected this year's Odd Job Squad Super Student by the Prescott Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students.

Markell, who is studying at T.R. Leger in Prescott and hopes to become a computer technician, has performed a range of tasks ­ including various yard work duties ­ for the squad since joining earlier this season. He "...exemplifies the high quality of work and enthusiasm students bring to the workforce," according to a centre news release. Markell's employer has been pleased with the quality of his work, the centre adds.

July 5-9 was Odd Job Week. Students seeking temporary summer employment were matched with employers seeking help to do tasks around their businesses or homes.

It is not too late for students and employers to use the services of the Odd Job Squad and the resource centre. In addition to job postings, the centre assists students with job search strategies. Services are provided free of charge.

Mary Ellen Hough is the summer employment officer at the Prescott office, which is located above the post office on Centre Street and is open weekdays. Call 925-2508.

Bylaw clears way for condos

PRESCOTT ­ A bylaw that would enable a proposed condominium project to proceed has been given third and final reading by Prescott council.

Herb Willer is planning to have several condo units built at the northeast corner of King and Russell streets. The bylaw approved by council last Tuesday permits residential use of the property zoned commercial.

Mayor Robert Lawn referred to the proposal as "a great project," adding Willer is to be commended for taking the initiative.

A site plan agreement between the town and property owner must still be finalized.

Pass on Bloom

MAYNARD ­ There does not appear to be much interest in having Augusta take part in Communities in Bloom.

Two residents responded to advertisements seeking volunteers to help organize the township's entry in the beautification program. Councillor Pauline Cyr said Monday she is disappointed only two people in the community of 7,300 responded.

There was a similar response when the township sought volunteers for the program last year.

Maynard site to be given brush off; free blue boxes will be distributed

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

MAYNARD ­ Brush will no longer be accepted at the Maynard Transfer Station, Augusta council has decided.

Council voted Monday to discontinue the practice effective immediately. However, the ban will not be implemented until the township confirms whether the brush will be going to the North Augusta landfill or taken to a municipal pit on the 6th Concession.

Municipal officials have been considering what to do with existing brush at the Maynard site. An environment ministry representative who visited the site last weekend confirmed the township could not burn the brush there.

The township's waste management committee had recommended the brush be taken to North Augusta and burned there. However, some members of council indicated Monday they would support taking the brush to the pit for burning.

If that is not an option, council would likely proceed with the North Augusta option. Either way, Augusta residents will soon have to take their brush somewhere other than the Maynard site.

Deputy Reeve Doug Barton said brush would not be piled with garbage at North Augusta and burned; a separate pile would be created. Barton also noted grass clippings and leaves should not be included with brush loads taken to municipal landfills.

Even if the pit can be used for the burning of brush, the township does not have plans to make the site accessible to the public.

Waste diversion encouraged

In a related move to extend the lifespan of existing waste management facilities in the township, Augusta council agreed Monday to purchase blue boxes and composters and make them available to the public. Between 1,000 and 1,500 recycling boxes are to be purchased and given free of charge to people who might be new residents or who don't already have a blue box.

"We're not going to distribute them helter-skelter," Barton said.

The deputy reeve estimated the cost of the blue boxes to be in the range of $4 to $5; the money to cover the cost will come out of the municipality's general waste management budget, according to Councillor John Fischl.

As for composters, they will be sold at cost and be revenue-neutral. Council did not decide exactly how many will be purchased. Twenty-five was the first number suggested; the number could go higher depending on the unit price and whether there is value in purchasing additional units.

Barton and Fischl noted the moves are intended to divert waste from municipal landfills, something township officials believe will pay off in the long run.

Also at Monday's meeting, council indicated it would like to see "common sense" used at the two waste management sites. Attendants should not have to ask township residents they know to produce ID to use either site; however, identification should be sought if the visitor is unknown to an attendant.

Township officials noted there have been complaints from residents who have had to show their identification at the sites.

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE NEWS

Driver tried using brother's licence

NORTH AUGUSTA ­ On July 10 at about 1:45 am, Constable Foley stopped a van on County Road 15 at County Road 6. It was determined the driver's licence was suspended. The man tried unsuccessfully to use his brother's licence, according to an OPP news release. Daniel C. Potvin, 57, of Spencerville, was issued a summons for driving while suspended and using another person's licence. He is to appear in Brockville court Aug. 3. The vehicle was towed.

Second suspension of the night

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ Constable Foley dealt with a second case involving a suspended driver's licence. At about 2:30 am on July 10, he stopped a vehicle that had been northbound on County Road 18 and had turned onto Cedar Grove Road. The vehicle was stopped because of an equipment infraction, according to the OPP. Anthony Bailey, 28, of Prescott was charged with driving under suspension; he is to appear in Brockville court Aug. 3. The car was driven away by the passenger.

Six-week-old calf reported stolen

EDWARDSBURGH ­ A six-week-old calf was stolen from a farm on Brouseville Road. Constable Monker was called to a residence July 11 at about 7 am. The complainant indicated he heard a vehicle near his property at about 12:30 that morning. The 350-lb. calf is blond with a white face and is very tame; the value of the animal is about $350.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Grenville County OPP (925-4221) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).

Driver injures leg in car crash

EDWARDSBURGH ­ A 19-year-old Cornwall woman was injured in a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon.

A 2000 Pontiac Sunfire driven by Stephanie Ribiere was westbound on Highway 401 just east of the Johnstown exit when it struck the rumble strip. The driver over-corrected, and the vehicle entered the median and came to rest in the eastbound passing lane.

Eastbound lanes were closed for about 20 minutes as the woman was treated and placed into an ambulance; the driving lane was reopened first, and then the passing lane was opened about 20 minutes later after the vehicle was towed. The driver sustained non-life-threatening leg injuries. The vehicle was demolished. Constable Ozon is investigating.

Council postpones T.R. Leger decision

PRESCOTT ­ A decision on leasing the third floor of the Dibble Street municipal building to T.R. Leger School has been delayed.

The matter was to have been put to a vote at a special meeting of Prescott council last Tuesday. Council discussed the proposed lease during a lengthy in-camera session at the beginning of the special meeting. When The Journal asked for information on the closed-door discussion later that night, Mayor Robert Lawn indicated the town had not received sufficient tenders as part of a call for quotes.

Although town hall has been renovated, the third floor would require additional work before the alternative school could relocate its Prescott campus there. T.R. Leger, which is operated by the Upper Canada District School Board, is housed at South Grenville District High School.

Without knowing how much the work would cost, council opted to postpone making a final decision on lease terms. The school has offered to lease the third floor for five years, the mayor noted. The lease would also cover the cost of making changes to accommodate the school, according to town officials.

The mayor noted he could not disclose financial terms of the proposed lease at the meeting, "but soon."

Council decided to extend the tender call by one week. The new deadline for submissions was this Monday, July 12.

The next regular meeting of Prescott council is scheduled to take place Monday, July 19 at 7 pm.

Capital budget tops $1.1 million

PRESCOTT ­ Town council has approved more than $1 million in capital spending in 2004.

Prescott's capital budget was approved at a special council meeting last Tuesday night.

The total value of projects listed in the municipal budget is $1,150,925.

Several projects have been pegged at $100,000 or more. They include sewage treatment plant design and water plant upgrades, road-related engineering fees, roof repairs at the Leo Boivin Community Centre and renovations to the third floor of the Dibble Street municipal building.

Most of these projects will be funded through loans; money for roof work will be taken from reserves, as will a few other items in the works.

The budget includes a one-time cost of $74,000 for the proposed transfer of policing to the OPP; this will be covered by reserves. There are also two revenue items associated with the disbandment of the Prescott Police Service: $10,000 for the sale of vehicles and $10,000 for the sale of firearms.

Impaired boating offences on the rise in region

SMITHS FALLS ­ Many people are still mixing alcohol and boating, according to Eastern Region Headquarters of the Ontario Provincial Police.

There have been more alcohol-related boating charges so far this year than there were for the same period last year. In May and June, Eastern Region OPP officers issued 95 offence notices and 61 warnings.

At least one of the three persons to die in OPP-patrolled waterways this season had been drinking. In the two fatalities that occurred in June, neither man was wearing a life jacket. Police remind the public to play safe by always wearing safety equipment and not drinking and driving.

Tire damage noticed after car was taken for joyride: police

PRESCOTT ­ Officers with the Prescott Police Service investigated 86 incidents and six motor vehicle collisions during the week of July 5.

On July 7, a James Street West resident reported his 2003 Honda Civic had been taken for a joyride sometime overnight and returned. There was damage to all four tires; the estimate is $350. The person or persons responsible might have also been inside the residence, an investigation revealed. Constable Mike Ostrander is continuing the investigation.

Also on James Street West July 7, a woman reported two bikes had been stolen from her property. The ladies bike has a "women against drunk driving" sticker on it; the men's bike is red.

A break-in at a Prince Street residence was reported July 8. A white skateboard with multi-coloured designs and the brand name Blind was taken. The investigating officer is Constable Terry Foster.

A gas station attendant advised police July 10 someone had driven off from the Edward Street business without paying for $30 in gasoline. Constable Jon Pergunas is investigating.

The constable is also investigating a July 10 report from an Ottawa resident who said her Ford Windstar van had been scratched while parked at TD Canada Trust. Two male suspects were identified and spoken to; no charges have been laid.

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.

Guest singer set to appear at church

PRESCOTT ­ Award-winning singer Cheryl Dunn will be appearing at Seaway Christian Church Sunday, July 18 at 10:30 am.

Dunn won the Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year at 2003 Vibe Awards and was nominated in three other categories. She was also nominated in three categories at the Canadian Gospel Music Association's Covenant Awards.

Dunn has also performed at the Vibe and Covenant awards and appeared on 100 Huntley Street.

For more information, call 925-5840. Seaway Christian is located on Churchill Road at the corner of Massie Drive.

Shadows will soon be appearing at the fort

PRESCOTT - Starting on July 22, audiences will again be able to see Shadows of the Fort at Fort Wellington.

Shadows of the Fort takes audiences on a trip back in time to the 1840's. Once there, they will experience being recruited into the Royal Canadian Rifle Regiment and witness several significant time periods in the fort's history.

Performances will take place on Tuesday and Thursday nights from July 22 - Aug. 5. There will be two performances per night, at 7:30 pm and 9 pm.

Those attending the show will be taken on a lamplit tour of the fort and will meet different characters from the fort's past. These characters will regale audiences with tales of the capture of Ogdensburg and the Battle of the Windmill.

Shadows of the Fort continues to be sponsored by the Kinsmen Club of Prescott. There is a fee for admission, and reservations are a must. Contact Fort Wellington at 925-2896.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Prescott has truly opened their arms to us ­ it's like the audience is behind us all the way."

Maureen Smith, actor, St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival

Editor's Notebook

KEEPING UP APPEARANCES: As much as there are many people who might not be pleased a downtown business is planning to have strippers perform at its establishment, there might be one good thing about the move.

The eyesore that has been the exterior wall to the east of the Daniels' Hotel lot is finally getting a much-needed facelift. The "parkette" Prescott Blossoms created in the vacant lot is a nice touch, but its presence next to that decaying wall is not unlike putting lace curtains in front of a broken window.

Town officials have noted the main street business can go ahead with its adult entertainment plans as long as the property taxes are paid and there are no outstanding matters such as property standard deficiencies. Repairing that wall not only changes the look on the outside but also will lead to a different appearance on the inside.

Even if town council were to enact a new bylaw to limit where so-called adult entertainment could be offered, it would not stop this downtown business from reintroducing strippers to Prescott. As for the changes in the works on main street, at least the view will be a bit nicer.

FUELING GROWTH: One exception to the trend of having commercial and retail outlets set up shop in the north end of Prescott is the decision to close the Petro-Canada station on Edward Street. It might seem odd the location closest to Highway 401 has been mothballed, but that is what has happened. Whether or not it has more to do with the bigger picture of the corporate world, it is somewhat surprising a half-century of service at that viable location has ended.

However, given the new Riverside dealership and the big retailers and fast-food restaurants that have already made the move to either side of the 401, it is only a matter of time before one of the major oil companies capitalizes on the opportunity to be seen first by the thousands of motorists who are finding more reason than ever to use the Edward Street exit.

HE MADE A DIFFERENCE: The South Grenville area lost one its most respected citizens and role models recently.

Tim Hemsley was a Second World War veteran who, for decades, gave freely of his time to many organizations in the area. From the Legion and Spencerville Fair to the Grenville County Historical Society, Mr. Hemsley worked countless hours to preserve traditions that are an integral part of this community.

In noting his passing, we offer our condolences to his family and pay tribute to a man whose presence made a difference.

Tim Hemsley was a true gentleman who served his community and his country, and he will be missed.

Tim Ruhnke

For this reporter, all roads lead back to The Journal

BLAKE'S TAKES by Blake McKim

At the beginning of last week, I experienced a crazy sense of deja vu as I walked in the door of The Journal. See, it wasn't exactly the first time that I'd walked through the front door.

Back in 1997, I came to The Journal as a co-op student. Then, I was 18, had no journalism experience whatsoever and was in desperate need of references and clippings to ensure my admission to journalism school.

Back then, Journal staff took me on and showed me the ins and outs of a community newspaper. I wrote stories about the Ontario teachers strike, the ice storm of '98, and about harassment in high schools. And at the end of my four months, I had a great collection of clippings and peerless recommendation letters. I got into the journalism school of my choice: Ryerson University.

However, I found journalism in Toronto was not the same as journalism in Prescott. For one thing, people were a whole lot colder. As a student journalist in Prescott, I never ran into people who wouldn't talk. Downtown Toronto, it seemed they were all I ran into. All I had to do was mention "Hi, I'm a journalism student from Ryerson," and a potential source would say "No comment," or "Why would I talk to you?"

By the end of my first year, I was pretty discouraged. I found one of the things I missed was the small-town reporting I had done at The Prescott Journal. I missed the stories about local events, about things that affected me and my friends and neighbours directly. I guess you could say I missed The Journal.

But I decided to stick with journalism school. Along the way, I made some good friends, learned a lot about the craft, and developed a thicker skin, which helped a lot in interviewing reluctant people.

I graduated in 2003 and weighed my options. One thing I knew for sure was that I didn't want to stay in Toronto. Great experience that it was, I'd realized that big-city living was not for me. Part of me yearned to be back closer to home.

So, this past spring when a friend sent me a notice that The Journal was looking for someone, I applied. I was ecstatic when I heard that I'd gotten the job.

I was thinking about this last night, and I realized that when I was a co-op student, it was my goal to come back here someday to work as a reporter.

I am a firm believer in fate, that things happen for a reason. I've come to realize that, for me at least, all roads lead back to The Prescott Journal. Eventually.

Long-time area physician Dr. Pember MacIntosh dies: 1964

FROM THE ARCHIVES

July 13, 1944

* A strike by grain unloaders at the Prescott Elevator has entered its second week with no end in sight. The labourers are seeking an increase of 20 cents an hour; it is believed they now make in the range of 65 cents per hour. Grain carriers are being rerouted to other ports.

* Pupils of Miss Mary S. Sweeney took part in examinations conducted by the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Among the students who successfully completed their exams were Miriam Agnes Reid, Nora K. Doyle, Elma L. Johnston and Miriam Baker as well as David Knight, Leona Brimson, MaryAda and Alison Wardrop and Louise Hall, Ruth Fretwell, David Heslip and Barbara Dubrule.

* Sandy Runciman and his orchestra will once again be in charge of the music at the weekly dance held at Canadian Legion Branch 97. Proceeds go to the Prescott Overseas Welfare Club.

July 15, 1964

* Hundreds of mourners gathered at the United Church in Spencerville to pay their last respects to Dr. Pember A. MacIntosh, 86, who served as the area's only doctor for decades. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. MacIntosh was active in community affairs; he served as president and honourary director of the Spencerville Fair and village trustee.

He was also proud of the MacIntosh clan and the fact his great-grandfather discovered the MacIntosh apple on his farm at Dundela.

A short time later, Dr. Charles F. McPherson turned 88. The Prescott physician marked his birthday by doing what he often did: make house calls.

* Although town police had warned the public to keep an eye on their wallets while watching the Orange parade, at least six wallets were taken by pickpockets. Some of the wallets were found later, but "...made the lighter by the removal of cash contents," according to a report in The Journal.

More than 10,000 people had gathered to see Orangemen from Eastern Ontario, Quebec and New York march through downtown Prescott.

* Kraft Dinner was on sale (seven boxes for one dollar) at the Dominion grocery store on King Street.

Alcohol was a major issue in Prescott in the nineteenth century

FORT TOWN DIARY by John A.H. Morris

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

Temperance societies and arguments for and against liquor laws were major issues in Prescott's history from the mid- to late 1800s.

With the town receiving a large portion of its revenue from several breweries and distilleries successfully operating here, along with a number of licenced taverns and inns, the councils of the day wrestled with this and moral concerns in the face of strong anti-liquor groups.

The temperance movement of Upper Canada was organized in Toronto in 1836, and beginning in about 1851 this area could boast a large membership in the Sons of Temperance.

Among the groups formed in this district, known as Divisions of the Sons of Temperance of Canada West, were Prescott, East, Central and South Augusta, Edwardsburgh, Kemptville, Merrickville and Burritt's Rapids.

June 21, 1854 was the first public excursion on the new Bytown-Prescott Railway from Prescott to Spencerville, and a grand celebration was set for the day in Spencerville by the Sons of Temperance.

The following is from a report in the Prescott Telegraph: "At 9 am 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 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 ornamental and surmounted by a crown. The Union Jack, 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 sounded for the return trip, and Prescott was reached in satisfactory time."

The Prescott Division No. 15 of the Sons of Temperance held a large demonstration in town May 14, 1856, which was organized by W.D. Dickinson and involved band concerts, speeches and a wagon procession around town.

Documents found in the French Papers, compiled by well-known Prescott barrister F.J. French who died in 1924, and available at the Grenville County Historical Society, include information on the Cadets of Temperance.

An essay written on the cadets dated 1852 stated the Cadets were young men between 12 and 18 whose cause was "to refine and elevate the state of society... They can if they choose, rid our country of the most terrible scourge, to the body and soul, that ever befell the human race. The Cadets solemnly pledged to abstain entirely from the use of intoxicating liquors and tobacco in every form"...

"Cadets were expected to join the Sons at age 18, and follow their principles of virtue, love and temperance, when they would "prove an incalculable boon to the world".

Another essay reads: "Youth is the time when the habits of intemperance as well as other vices are most apt to be imbibed, owing to the fondness for company which young men have, and their not being old enough to judge rightly what sort of company they should keep.

"When the present generation grow up to be men it will be a strange sight to see anybody drunk or with a pipe in their mouths, as it now is to see a Comet, at least I hope so, then there will be a day of rejoicing when we shall have thus purified the public heart; when the last drunkard shall dash away the cup and sign the pledge of freedom, then Earth shall become a paradise again. Man shall no longer slay his fellow for gold, or lay traps for his fall, but hand in hand, heart to heart, they shall walk the Earth as brothers and make war no more."

Town councils were required to take a stand on several liquor-related issues at this time. As a councillor in February, 1859, Dr. Hamilton Dibble Jessup lost a motion for a bylaw that would "prevent the sale or gift of intoxicating drink to a child or apprentice without the consent of the parents, master or other legal protector".

A year later, with Dr. Jessup now mayor of the town, the council agreed to raise the cost of tavern and saloon licences by $10 each in response to a petition from "sundry inhabitants of the town asking for a reduction of the number of licensed houses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, and after mature reflection repose the most efficient means of remedying the evils complained of have come to the conclusion that the charges of $30 per year for a tavern license and $40 for a saloon license as now exist are not sufficiently high to prevent the class of persons obtaining licenses who are producing the greatest social evils..."

GCC to offer innovative program that helps the learning disabled

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

MAITLAND - Barbara Arrowsmith Young knows all people don't learn in the same way.

In fact, she's spent more than 20 years developing an innovative program - The Arrowsmith School - to help children with learning disabilities.

The program is starting this fall at Grenville Christian College, it was announced last Wednesday.

"Initially, the program will include 12 to 15 students already at the school," explains GCC Headmaster David Dargie.

"As the program expands, it will be opened up to more students."

The Arrowsmith School program doesn't deal with learning disabilities in a conventional way. Instead, it targets the specific parts of the brain causing the disabilities, says Arrowsmith Young.

The program has met with great success in the Toronto and Vancouver-area schools where it's been implemented.

"We have a success rate of over 80 per cent," states Arrowsmith Young.

"We want to go right to the problem areas, isolate the problems," says Arrowsmith Young. "As much as possible, we like to target the specific disability."

The Arrowsmith School has identified a total of 19 distinct learning disabilities on which it focuses.

Some dysfunctions they treat include motor symbol sequencing dysfunction, symbol relations dysfunction, lexical memory disorder, and mechanical reasoning difficulty.

Before students are enrolled in the program, they are given a detailed assessment which determines their learning challenges and the length of program. Most students are enrolled in the Arrowsmith program for two to four years, says Arrowsmith Young.

The program is designed to help students between six and 20 years old, runs 10 months a year and has an annual fee of $11,000-$23,000 per year.

Barbara Shay is the GCC resource teacher in charge of the school's Arrowsmith program. She says the program is the most exciting innovation to treat the learning disabled she's seen in her 15-plus years of teaching.

"Not only are the programs sound; the brilliance of them is that they're not gauged to a specific age bracket," she says, adding one of the biggest problems with treating learning disabled students is that materials developed for them are sometimes geared for younger children only.

"Once a child is eight or older, they don't want to use materials used (to treat learning disabilities) for younger children," says Shay.

The Arrowsmith School was established in 1980 in Toronto as a result of exhaustive research by Arrowsmith Young. Her ideas were initially met with skepticism by the educational system.

The school's students prove the success of its methods.

"Dennis Corcoran is one of our former students whose parents left no stone unturned to treat his learning disability," says Arrowhead Young.

"Two years out of the program, he is enrolled at Forest Hill Collegiate (a prestigious Toronto private school) and is on the honour roll."

GCC is excited to be the first university prep school to feature the Arrowsmith School program, says Dargie

"Many people think of Grenville Christian as a traditional school, but this program puts us at the leading edge," the headmaster adds.

Get involved in first chapter of book club

WALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATT

Several people have mentioned they would like a book club. We are inviting anyone who likes to share their love of books to join us Tuesday, July 27 at 7 pm.

Since reading groups can take many different forms, we hope to find a way to share titles, authors or just new readings with others. If you can attend or if you would like more information, please call 925-5300.

The fine needlework group will meet again Wednesday, July 28 at 7 pm. Ann has returned from her holidays with new fabrics and patterns to share.

Just a reminder of our information session next Thursday. Gary will share ways of identifying scams (especially by phone) and will suggest some ways of handling unwanted telephone soliciting.

We are starting a new "stitch and blather" group Wednesday mornings. Each person will bring their own stitching but will share some social time with others with like interests. The lighting is excellent, and there are plenty of tables and plugs so you can bring your machines if necessary.

Plan to join us Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 am starting next week (July 21).

Card game winners: Monday bridge ­ 1st, Kitty Wormington; 2nd, Andy Britnell; door, Dora Cook. Fun bridge ­ Richard Kingston. Wednesday night bridge ­ 1st, Andy Britnell; 2nd, Joyce Nesbitt. Thursday night euchre ­ 1st, Gladys Somerville; 2nd, Hilda Hutton; 3rd, Myrtle Shahan, Eddie Arcand and Dora Cook; door, Jessie Shaver.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Off-duty officer there when it counted

The Editor;

With all of the controversy surrounding keeping our town police versus going OPP, I've decided to give my opinion of the situation and why I am in total support of keeping our town police where they are.

A few years ago, my two young children and I were involved in a very serious situation and were in dire need of immediate help. Upon talking to the dispatcher for town police, I was told OPP officers were busy at another call and could not provide back-up. As the dispatcher kept me on the line and was very calm and helpful, the town police arrived. The officer who responded to assist was an off-duty Prescott police officer.

I am very thankful for the choice he made that morning; he was not obliged to do so. He prevented a bad situation from becoming what could have been much worse. The officer? Darren Davis ­ the one town officer not offered a job by the OPP.

Sure, the OPP has more technology etc., but when push came to shove it was an off-duty Prescott police officer who answered the call. I am not putting down the OPP in any way, but I plead with town council to seriously rethink its decision.

L. Harper

In praise of Tim Hemsley

The Editor;

This past week was marked with the passing of a great human being.

I felt this immensely, but I knew I was not alone in my grief. Tim Hemsley was loved and respected by many people.

It is hard to put into words how good this man was. He gave of himself with seemingly endless energy. To the community, he gave countless hours of volunteering. He simply tackled it all.

He gave of himself personally to people he knew were needy or having hard times. Standing at his wake, I knew I was one, surrounded by many feeling so much gratitude for his genuine concern for others.

With respect as deep as the seas, I knew how he had fought for this country during World War II. Witnessing the expression on his face at the cenotaph on many Remembrance Days had said it all. No words needed.

He fought hard all his life beyond physical ailments, but his biggest fight was to do good, and he left a legacy of goodness.

He's gone from this world, but he inspired many. I am thankful for having known him, but I will miss him.

Laurie Irving
RR2 North Augusta

Take the plunge at the Johnstown Pool

JOHNSTOWN - Summer is here, and the Johnstown Pool staff is ready for some fun in the sun this season.

The Johnstown pool is being headed up by Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal's new Aquatics Co-ordinator, Emma Ladouceur, who brings a lot of previous experience in lifeguarding.

Ladouceur will be joined by Jaimie Smylie, assistant supervisor and instructor/lifeguard Lindsay Walker, who return from last year's staff.

Instructor/lifeguards Nicole Bernier and Rachel Woods join the staff for their first summer at the pool.

The pool features a number of programs throughout the summer including its Johnstown Bear Paws swim team.

The Bear Paws practise weekdays from 1 to 2 pm and will participate in different meets throughout the season including their host meet July 17.

The facilities will play host to Red Cross swimming lessons from 9 am until noon weekday mornings and from 10 am until noon Saturdays.

Night and family swims will take place from 5:30 to 6:30 pm weekdays.

The pool will also have public swimming times from 2 to 5 pm weekdays and from noon until 5 pm weekdays.

Tim Hortons will host free public swimming (Tim Swims) on Thursdays from 2 to 4:30 pm, while the South Edwardsburgh Recreation Association will be sponsoring free swimming Monday afternoons from 2-4:30 pm.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Elected to represent, not misrepresent

The Editor;

This letter is in response to comments made by three of our representatives on council who appear to be soliciting complaints against a petition by 731 people re: changing of stop signs. Deputy Mayor Sloan's remarks are encouraging people to call with many complaints and he also says "The people will find out for themselves" (Is he inferring that our signatures on the petition are forged or that we are all mentally incompetent?)

As for Councillor Burrell's comments "I think we're in trouble," well, this corner has been nothing but trouble with hundreds of near accidents so far and 12 confirmed ones, hence the petition. His concern about a train track that has been there for 100 years beats me. Mayor Taylor comments that the signs will be changed back "when the complaints start coming in" and then goes on to say that it will be up to the public's response

Well, hello! The 731 names are the public's response to this corner and if more than that number complain about the changes then let it be on paper just as the people were required to do this time as a lot of us would now be suspicious of a true tally via a phone-in complaint system. Why are they so gung-ho to tell these phantom complainers that they will act immediately to a phone call when, to this day we have received no acknowledgement of the petition or the complaint letter of March 4. It is somewhat of a mystery who they are trying to impress but so far it has not been the people who have been upfront. If their 'wish list' includes transport drivers they may get some foreign or transient ones as some feel they have a right to run roughshod through our village with no regard for the elderly or young children, but they won't get 29 local drivers including those from Laidlaw and Kriska who signed the petition because they didn't want to see someone crippled or killed.

County Engineer Les Shepherd's only concern of noise and fumes seemed to be eased when it was correctly explained to him (not by Burrell, Sloan, or Taylor) that on a daily basis there are two to three trucks at a time parked on Bridge Street for 10-15 minutes with engines running while the drivers patronize the businesses. That is where people are subject to noise and fumes as they enter or exit one of the five businesses on Bridge St. Compared to a five-to-10-second stop on Bridge or Lewis streets where there are no businesses operating at these corners.

It is a shame that some have taken a paranoid view that this petition is a personal vendetta against someone. We say "thanks" to Councillor Cameron for listening with an open mind.

Jack Patrick

P.S. Since Burrell, Sloan and Taylor are anxiously awaiting complaints, maybe we should all accommodate them with complaints of no centre line or walkway paintings on our streets and roads. Also, how about a sign saying "No Jake Brakes" which other communities have?

Junction is near the bottom of priority list

The Editor;

The article in the July 7 Journal regarding the changing of the signs at "Spaghetti Junction" in Cardinal has me wondering what our local councillors are trying to achieve.

If it is simply to slow traffic down along Bridge and Lewis Streets, then there are speed laws in effect that need only be enforced.

While they are at it, the police could be asked to enforce the speed laws along County Road 2 and Shanly Road in the village as well.

If council does decide to change the signs at the infamous junction it will soon become apparent that Newton's First Law of Motion has changed little over the centuries.

Objects still tend to stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force i.e. squealing brakes, and they tend to stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force, i.e. 500 horsepower and 16 gears.

We might also want to consider the pollution that will be emitted as each of these 80,000 -lb. vehicles overcomes Newton's Law by sucking up copious quantities of diesel fuel as they grind through the gears time after time, up to 150 times a day during fall harvest. (Casco has the numbers.)

I also would not want to be the poor driver who comes into Cardinal and finds that for the first time in 20 years he has to stop where he has never had to before and slides through the intersection as one of our senior citizens is exercising their new right to cross unimpeded.

Overall, if there was a priority list of things that need doing in Cardinal I would think this was very near the bottom, and probably ill-advised. I hope our councillors are expending some effort getting the atrocious condition of Bridge Street looked after, or getting the contractor to put down the final lift of pavement on Shanly Road.

Just a thought.

Chris W. Kempffer
Cardinal

Reverse those stop signs

The Editor;

I was not surprised to learn there have been a dozen confirmed accidents at "confusion corner" in Cardinal. I suppose we can assume at least 12 others have also been in an accident there, since it takes two to tango.

It is also not surprising there have been numerous close calls including my own. Example: Driver A leaves Becker's on Bridge Street and turns east on Dundas to go to the post office. Meanwhile, Driver B who is travelling north on Lewis Street turns west onto Dundas to go to the Legion. They cross paths at Dundas.

Crash! Bang! Help!

For safety's sake, reverse the stop signs and eliminate the nonsense.

George Kavanaugh

No shortage of things for volunteers to do

MAITLAND NEWS by Jane Fullarton

The MERC Board is looking for volunteers for a number of tasks. A volunteer is needed to co-ordinate canvassers for the Maitland Community Calendar. This individual would assign routes to ensure that all areas are covered and that there is no duplication in canvassing. Call Danielle McCaffrey at 348-1891 if you can volunteer.

The board is also looking for volunteers to help with the renovation of the MERC Hall kitchen. Skilled tradesmen in the areas of carpentry, plumbing and electrical are needed. The work is scheduled to be done during the last week in July and the first week in August. Call Moira Taylor at 348-3140 if you would like to help. There is also a need for volunteer bar tenders. MERC will provide the training. Call Moira Taylor to sign up.

The Maitland Community Church is having a Vacation Bible School from July 19-23 at the Maitland Community Church on County Road 2 in Maitland, for children ages 4-12. To pre-register your child, call Margo Nichol at 348-3252.

Euchre has returned to the MERC Hall on every other Thursday night. The next few dates are July 21, Aug. 5, Aug. 19 and Sept. 2. Doors open at 7 pm, with games beginning at 7:30. There are prizes and refreshments and the hall is air conditioned.

The MERC Hall rocks this Friday, July 16 at 7 pm when area punk rock bands take the stage. The MERC show features the Annoyers, Cornwall's Lauren Smith and the Brockville band Mantra as well as others. Leigh Bursey, lead vocalist for Mantra promises, "a bunch of good bands by a bunch of good people for a rocking good rock and roll show."

Today (Wednesday, July 14) is the last date for a series of meetings to create a business plan for MERC. The meeting runs from 6-9 pm, and everyone is welcome. Call Geoff Noyes at 348-1317 for more information.

Ministry has bear information

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ A Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) program encourages people to take steps to minimize contact and the possibility of conflict with bears.

MNR's Bear Wise program offers a toll-free hotline for Ontario residents experiencing bear problems. The number to call is 1-866-514-BEAR (2327). In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1.

For more information, visit www.bears.mnr.gov.on.ca.

Norrie Spence honoured with OFSAA coaching award

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - One of the area's most respected high school coaches has been honoured by the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations.

South Grenville District High School teacher/guidance counsellor Norrie Spence was awarded the prestigious Pete Beach Award June 30.

The award is similar to 15 others given out in different high school conferences across the province. The Pete Beach is given out annually to one coach within the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association (EOSSAA) boundaries - which span from Kingston to Cornwall and north to Deep River (excluding the Ottawa region) - who has made a significant contribution to high school athletics over the years and is an example of someone who best typifies the true function of the teacher-coach.

Spence has been a long-time coach in the region, specializing in basketball and track and field and is one of the most passionate about sports.

"It's a nice honour to be selected by my peers in coaching," said Spence. "Like all the coaches know, you give a lot of yourself physically and mentally to this and there is a lot of commitment from yourself and your family. It's been great coaching and I hope to keep doing it for a long time."

Former South Grenville District High School teacher colleague Pat Patterson presented Spence with the award.

Patterson highlighted some of the numerous accomplishments of Spence over the years as a teacher-coach, including one six-year term as the president of EOSSAA and two stints as secretary of the association.

It was noted how successful the tandem of Spence and fellow teacher Mary Begg had been in their goal of encouraging and inspiring local girls to get involved in teaching.

"Back in 1991, Mary and I were working together and ran OFSAA girls basketball," said Spence. "We wanted to help build up girls basketball in the region and in the crowd watching the games that year was a young girl from Lyn Public School named Stacey Dales (now Dales-Schuman)."

It was also outlined the role Spence took breaking ground in a new field for women.

"I was one of the first female coaches in boys-dominated sport (senior boys basketball in the region)," said Spence. "I remember I used to get asked by the referees at the beginning of the game where the real coach was. It was pretty unheard of at that time."

Spence laughs at remembering how protective some of her players were of her.

"The other teams would ask my guys what it was like having a female coach," explained Spence. "They would just tell them that their coach played ball in university and ask what experience their coach had."

Spence's coaching exploits are well-known, including South Grenville District High School's one-point triple-overtime loss to a highly-ranked Colonel By (Ottawa) team 10 years ago.

Spence has enjoyed coaching and teaching over the years and still loves to see her old students and players and what they are up to.

"Whenever I go places now, I see the old players and they always tell stories about trips they took or games when I coached them," said Spence. "The way everyone tells the stories are really vivid and detailed that you realize it made an impact with them."

Prescott Pool taking part in world record attempt

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Pool will be participating in a Canada-wide attempt to get into
the Guinness Book of World Records.

The pool is one of many Lifesaving Society members across the province taking part in the July 25 attempt to have the most people to swim 100-metres at different venues in a one-hour period.

The previous record was set March 18, 2000 in the United Kingdom.

The record attempt is
being initiated by the Lifesaving Society and the City of
London (Ontario), with proceeds from the event going towards
the Lifesaving Society's Drowning Prevention
Campaign.

The public is invited to participate, but there is an administration fee and pledge requirements which must be met.

Anyone interested in taking part in the world record attempt should contact the Prescott Pool at 925-0762.

SGMHA NEWS by the SGMHA executive

The SGMHA has had a lot of people who have offered their time and energy to help out with a bingo or two, but more dedicated
volunteers are needed to
help out with this important fundraiser. Work a bingo and help keep your minor hockey registration costs affordable. For more information or to sign up, call Elaine Whiteman at 658-2393.

There's still time for anyone wishing to coach atom B house, peewee B house or one of our novice teams to throw their name in the hat. If you are interested in donating your time and expertise, please call Joe Francica at 925-2730. Coaching applications are available on
the SGMHA Web site www.sgmha.com.

Anyone still needing to register a child for hockey can call Registrar Tracey Kenney at 925-5202.

Your SGMHA Executive is working hard to ensure the 2004-05 season is the best one yet.

Prescott Lawn Bowling Club full of activity this summer

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Lawn Bowling Club has been active this season taking part in numerous events.

The Prescott Lawn Bowling Club started its season by hosting the Ontario Senior Games Area B qualifying May 27. The team of Bill Todd and Ray Morris from Prescott placed first.

On June 10, the District 9 Ontario Senior Games were played in Prescott. Seniors from Perth, Smiths Falls, Kemptville, Brockville and Prescott took part, with the team of Todd and Morris capturing the silver medal after a loss to the team from Perth.

The club hosted the Rose Bowl Open Triples Tournament June 30 in Prescott, with the team of Herman and Bertha Tenbult and Herman Jansen from Kemptville taking home the winners' trophy. The two-game high trophy was won by Jim Fernie, Ted Tozer and George Ruddle from Elmdale, while the Perth team of Virginia Flynn, Donna Byrne and Terry Brazeau had the one-game high.

On July 9, the club hosted the Loyalist Days Mixed Pairs Tournament. Fourteen teams participated in the event, including teams from Kemptville, Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Perth, Brockville, Iroquois and Prescott. The Prescott team of Bill Shield and Susie Locke won its first two games but then lost the final game by two points to the tournament champions Ernie and Helen Schuck from Iroquois. The two-game high was won by the team of Dave and Ann King
from Elmdale, while the Brockville team of Terry Hammond and Ray Wanstal had the one-game high.

The club's next tournament will be the Hiram Walker Open Pairs Tournament Aug. 10 in Prescott. Games are scheduled to start at 10 am.

The club's final tournament of the year will be the Walter Baker MP Tournament Thursday, Sept. 2.

The public is welcome to come to the club to watch the tournaments. Anyone interested in the sport is invited to try lawn bowling Monday or Thursday evenings at 7 pm at the club on Dibble Street West.

Matthew Deeks nets five goals in Grenville Towing's victory

PRESCOTT - One of this week's top performances in Prescott and District Minor Soccer Association action came from Matthew Deeks, who had a five-goal performance July 5 in Under-16 action.

Aaron Greengrass added a hat trick in an 8-2 win over Gateway Packaging. Nathaniel Hayes scored both goals for Gateway Packaging.

Other PDSA results are:

Under-16

Grenville Towing 4

Matthew Deeks (2), Ryan Todd, Mackenzie Liska

D.W.J. Plumbing & Sons 1

Joshua Jodoin

Watermark Printing 2

Jacob Piette (2)

Gateway Packaging 2

Lance Burgess, Joshua Strickland

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 2

Andrew Wilson, Kevin Beach

Southport 2

Ryan Armstrong, Ryan Grant

Canadian Tire 2

Brandon Spencer (2)

Hartley Sports 2

Chad Hyland, Joshua Perrin

Watermark Printing 2

Jordan McMullen, Alanna Lesenba

Southport 0

No goal scorers

Canadian Tire 2

Andrew Bernard, Curtis Biccum

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 1

Colton Reid

D.W.J. Plumbing & Sons 4

Mason Amell, Joshua Jodoin, Joseph Greer, Sean Dobbie

Hartley Sports 3

Chad Hyland (3)

Grenville Towing 8

Matthew Deeks (5), Aaron Greengrass (3)

Gateway Packaging 2

Nathaniel Hayes (2)

Under-12

Colour Pallette 8

Mitchell Grant (3), Colby Latocha (2), Troy Armstrong, Kerry White, Luke Henderson

Mac's Convenience Stores 2

Jacob Scott, A.J. Larocque

Giant Tiger 3

Sarah Hendriks, John Jackson, Dillon Stoddard

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 2

Devon Deschamps, Skylar Fraser

Beach Home Hardware 2

Scott Stephenson, Jamie Sturgeon

Mac's Convenience Stores 1

Taylor Garswood

Grevnille Castings 5

Sean Perrin (3), Wesley Moulton (2)

Shriners 4

David Suatac (2), Matthew Suatac, Jacob Hayes

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 4

Taylor McNeil, Brandon Roderick, Cameron Saddler-Roderick, Ben Hutton

B.W. Freer Electrical 0

No goal scorers

Colour Pallette 2

Mitchell Grant (2)

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 1

James Halladay

Grenville Castings 9

Sean Perrin (5), Jessica Dunnington (3), Wesley Moulton

B.W. Freer Electrical 3

Christian Zahn, Ethan Zahn, Tommy Carr

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 1

Ben Hutton

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 1

Michael Edwards

Beach Home Hardware 6

Scott Stephenson (2), Richard Champagne (2), Jamie Sturgeon, Daniel Walker

Giant Tiger 2

Michael Morrell (2)

Shriners 6

Matthew Suatac (3), Tyson Lefebvre (2), David Suatac

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 1

Michael Lawless

Under-10

Mac's Convenience Stores 3

Alex Modler (2), John Towes

Playit Star 2

Skyler Noonan (2)

Royal Bank 1

Devon Johnston

TD Canada Trust 1

Missy Schutten

Grenville Pharmacy 12

Connor Mackey (4), Alex Stephenson (3), Ryan Brown, Emily Colwell, Rena McLaughlin, Dylan Dobbie, Harley
Kennedy

Playit Star 0

No goal scorers

Royal Bank 3

Broydon Stufko (2), Aaron
Scott

Mac's Convenience Stores 1

John Lawless

Cassidy's Engraving 3

Michael Barkley (2), A.J. Larocque

Danani Flooring 0

No goal scorers

Prescott Kinsmen 6

Nicholas Heykoop (5), Kyle McAuley

Prescott Kiwanis 1

Damien Haystead

Cassidy's Engraving 3

Michael Barkley (2), A.J. Larocque

Prescott Kiwanis 1

Damien Haystead

Prescott Kinsmen 4

Patrick Spencer (4)

Splash Well Drilling 3

Cody Adams, Jake Ranger, Jeremy Laplante

Danani Flooring 3

Chris Hendriks, Paul DeJong, Alex Boswell

TD Canada Trust 1

Mika Turansky

Splash Well Drilling 1

Jeremy Laplante

Grenville Pharmacy 0

No goal scorers

Under-8

Windmill Web Inc. 2

Garrett Knapp, Hayden Spychi

M.T.J.B. 0

No goal scorers

M.T.J.B. 2

Travis McAuley, Jared McDougall

Prescott I.D.A. 2

Liam Bush (2)

Tropical Pools & Spas 3

Gus Raycroft, Ben Smith, Kara Jones

Windmill Web Inc. 0

No goal scorers

Hometown Heating 5

Lane Bailey (3), Ian Sabourin (2)

Compendium Group Inc. 4

David Armstrong (4)

Compendium Group Inc. 3

David Armstrong (2), Isaac Scott

Playit Star 3

Cameron Smith (2), Damian Pezadean

St. Lawrence Printing 6

Nathan Colwell (3), Declan Colwell, Emma Dukelow, Mason Wyatt

Tropical Pools & Spas 0

No goal scorers

Hometown Heating 4

Lane Bailey (2), Ian Sabourin, Jesse Kennedy

Prescott I.D.A. 0

No goal scorers

St. Lawrence Printing 4

Zackary Shankar (2), Jacob Amell, Mason Wyatt

Playit Star 2

Damien Pezadean, Merrick Marshall

Under-6

Beck's Construction 4

Chevron Construction 0

Goal scorers not available

Star Security 1

Cole Cameron

Tichborne Auto Supply 0

No goal scorers

Grenville Fish & Game 2

Jonathan Noonan, Terri-Anna Libby

Portraits by C. Endicott 1

Devon Knapp

Tichborne Auto Supply 2

Mitchell Jansman, Brody
Ranger

Playit Star 0

No goal scorers

Prescott Chiros 5

Drew Holmes (2), Taylor
Prosser, Nicolas McCol, Jacob Shankar

Chevron Construction 0

No goal scorers

Star Security 5

Chad Fretwell (3), Cole Cameron (2)

Beck's Construction 0

No goal scorers

Prescott Chiros 2

Nicolas McCol (2)

Portraits by C. Endicott 1

Devon Knapp

Let us know about upcoming events in sports and recreation

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Journal is interested in promoting local sporting events, recreational activities of interest and achievements to residents of the South Grenville area.

When submitting, please include all relevant information as well as a contact number in order to verify the information. If you have information you would like us to know, contact David Dickenson at 925-4265 or e-mail sports@prescottjournal.com.

Jr. B Rangers hosting mixed blooperball tourney in August

CARDINAL - The South Grenville Jr. B Rangers will be holding a fundraising mixed blooperball tournament from July 30 until Aug. 1 in Cardinal.

Spaces for teams are still available. For more information or to register a team, contact Mark Armstrong at 925-4033 or Andrew Scott at 652-4138.

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