VOL. 174, NO. 36~ PRESCOTT, ONTARIO ~ September 8 2004

Keep bank open

MP Gord Brown calls on TD to reconsider Cardinal decision

CARDINAL - Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown is calling on TD Financial Group to keep open the TD Canada Trust branch in Cardinal.

As first reported in The Journal last week, the bank plans to close the century-old Cardinal location ­ the only bank in the community ­ next March. Cardinal operations will be merged with the Prescott branch, which would then offer extended hours.

In a news release issued Thursday, the Conservative MP stated leaving Cardinal residents without any banking facilities is "unacceptable." He said many local residents, and seniors in particular, rely on the Cardinal location to do their banking business.

"It is abhorrent that a bank would make money thanks to small-town Canadians and then turn their backs on those same customers."

Brown added he is calling on bank management "...to review their plans for the Cardinal branch and place customer service ahead of everything else in their decision-making about this branch."

A TD Canada Trust spokesperson cited low customer traffic and the condition of the Dundas Street building that houses the Cardinal branch as factors in the decision to close the bank.

The bank has scheduled a public meeting for Oct. 12 to discuss the move with its customers.

Welcome to the 149th Spencerville Fair

Celebration of rural life begins its four-day run this Thursday afternoon

By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Editor

SPENCERVILLE - It is time once again for the Biggest Little Class "A" Fair in Eastern Ontario.

The 149th edition of the Spencerville Fair opens this Thursday. The four-day celebration of the area's agricultural roots attracted nearly 25,000 people last year, and organizers are trying to break the attendance record two years in a row.

Sheila Bush, president of the Spencerville Agricultural Society that runs the fair, is hoping for good weather this weekend as volunteers prepare the George Drummond Memorial Grounds for the big event.

"It's shaping up fine," she told The Journal Monday night. "There's still lots to do yet."

One change of note involves the Edwardsburgh Community Centre, site of the Family Night Family Show that includes the Ambassador and Little Sir/Little Miss pageants. The ice at the arena is being taken out this week; in previous years, the ice was left in but was covered.

Bush noted dampness and cold air has been a problem in the past. By taking out the ice, organizers are hoping the show and other events inside the arena will be more comfortable for participants and visitors.

The president also made note of a "must-see" act that will perform at the family show. Everything Fitz features the Fitzgeralds, a young family of musicians and stepdancers from Bancroft that includes a Canadian junior fiddling champion. "They're just something to watch," said Bush, who saw the act in Toronto.

Also taking the stage Friday night at the entertainment tent is the vintage Canadian rock band April Wine. The weekend line-up of music at the big tent includes Ambush, Aaron Lines and Shania Twin.

This year, the tent will be located just north of the Drummond Building. The midway will be closer to where the tent was last year.

Bush said there were complaints about the rough surface in the midway area, adding the new location of the tent is a more level are than to the north.

Although the president acknowledged a lot of emphasis is being placed on entertainment and the tent, Bush noted there are still the many exhibits, animals and the Barn of Learning which highlight the agricultural base of the Edwardsburgh area.

There are plans for exhibit judging to take place Thursday. The buildings are to be open to the public Thursday night. The public is also invited to attend the opening showcase to be held that night in the tent.

As of late Monday night, the long-range weather forecast called for rain Thursday and mostly clear conditions Friday through Sunday.

"I know we (fair organizers) will be exhausted by the time Sunday arrives," Bush said.

Swearing-in ceremony marks end and beginning for Prescott police

By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Editor

PRESCOTT - Mayor Robert Lawn described it as a very important event in the history of the Town of Prescott.

Seven officers and one dispatcher with the former Prescott Police Service were sworn in by the Ontario Provincial Police last Wednesday night at the Prescott Legion. About 150 people crowded into the back half of the hall as the new OPP members were administered their oaths of office and secrecy.

The municipal police department was disbanded after nearly 47 years in favour of a municipal policing contract with the OPP. The transition had taken place earlier in the day.

Mayor Lawn said the move represents "a positive change for our community." He gave credit to the officers and civilian members of the municipal service for their professionalism. Making the move to OPP builds on the strength of the municipal department and adds the breadth and depth of the provincial police service, according to Lawn.

The Prescott officers sworn in were Sergeant Bryan Somerville (former Prescott chief) and constables Gary Sluytman (former Prescott sergeant), Terry Foster, Mike Lapensee, Moe Morrissette, Rob Prophet and Shawn Steinburg. Also sworn in was dispatcher Tina Wert.

Many senior OPP personnel and Grenville County officers were on hand, as were former Prescott police chiefs Matt Hayes and Rick Bowie, Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown and six of seven town council members.

Also in attendance were some of the Prescott officers and civilian personnel who were not hired by the OPP.

Police Services Board Chair Stan Kijewski presented a brief outline of the history of municipal policing in Prescott. He noted the cost of running the town police force in the late '50s was in the thousands of dollars compared to the $1.3 million it now costs per year.

Somerville said there are a lot of proud people in the audience as well as many who were unable to attend. He acknowledged it had been "a long and hard" road for the department the past few years during what was often an uncertain disbandment process. The former chief extended his "best wishes and sincere hopes" the former members of the municipal service will now have stability return to their lives. He said the challenges of maintaining the department during those uncertain times would have been daunting and probably impossible to bear had it not been for the professionalism of the officers and civilian staff.

As for that uncertainty, OPP Deputy Commissioner Bill Currie indicated headquarters was aware of what was happening in Prescott during the policing debate. "Prescott was always on our minds," Currie said. "We struggled ourselves," he added.

Currie said the commissioner's committee opted to pursue the Prescott matter based on principles after OCCOPS declined to approve disbandment in late 2001. However, he also said he understands there are those who do not share the OPP's views. "While there wasn't agreement... the thing is you cared," the deputy commissioner stated.

"I can assure you you aren't (going to get lost in the shuffle)," Currie remarked.

In welcoming the Prescott staff who joined the Grenville County detachment, Currie said "we enrich our own service with experienced people."

It was that 141 years of collective experience that was noted by Detachment Commander Brent Hill, whose promotion to the rank of inspector took effect Sept. 1. He said he is "extremely excited about our future." The inspector also acknowledged it has been a long and, at times, difficult task to get to where the OPP is today. With the help of his provincial police colleagues, Hill believes "success was inevitable."

Each former Prescott officer was presented his cap badge that had been mounted. Somerville said there would be other occasions at which those mementos would be presented to the other officers.

Lawn concluded by saying there would not likely be a more important meeting in his tenure as mayor than this one.

THIS WEEK

Students, school buses are back on the road

PRESCOTT - Grenville County OPP remind motorists to keep an eye out for children and school buses as the new school year begins.

Drivers who do not stop for school buses with their red lights flashing face a fine of $500 and six demerit points. Motorists are being asked to slow down when driving near schools and crosswalks.

The 2004-05 school year began yesterday.

Breakfast to be served at United Way kick-off

BROCKVILLE - The United Way of Leeds and Grenville will launch its 2004 campaign this Friday, Sept. 10 from 7:30 to 9 am at C.J.'s Dining Hall.

The breakfast event marks the start of the 47th annual fundraising drive; more than $760,000 was raised in 2003.

For more information on the kick-off breakfast or the United Way, call 342-8889.

Committee chair change considered by council

PRESCOTT - A change atop the town's transportation and environment committee was expected at last night's council meeting.

A bylaw to be introduced at the meeting calls for the standing committee bylaw to be amended. Under the proposed change, Councillor Bob Pelda would take over as committee chair.

Councillor Nancy Lane resigned as chair during the Aug. 17 council meeting; at that time, Lane expressed her concern council was being asked to make decisions on matters that should have gone through the committee and that she, as chairperson, should have been told about before being put on council's agenda.

Lane would remain as a member of the committee, according to the bylaw.

The Journal went to press before last night's meeting.

Town taxes are due

PRESCOTT - The final installment of property tax payments in Prescott is due this Friday, Sept. 10.

Payments must reach the Dibble Street office by the due date to avoid penalty fees, according to the town.

Four contestants in the running for 2004 fair ambassador

Annual competition set for Friday night at arena

SPENCERVILLE - Four contestants are vying for the title of 2004 Spencerville Fair Ambassador.

The ambassador pageant will take place this Friday night at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre. The Family Fun Night begins at 7 pm.

Here are this year's contestants (in alphabetical order):

* Stephanie Connell, 18, is the daughter of Stephen Connell and Jannette Amini. The RR#1 Brockville resident is a graduate of South Grenville District High School who is considering a career in fashion design and acting.

Stephanie has been a long-time 4-H member and basketball and volleyball player who was also in Brownies and Girl Guides. She has volunteered at her church, at school and at track meets. Her extensive fair experience started as a baby show contestant.

Stephanie's sponsor is the Spencerville and District Optimist Club.

* Jaime Longtin, 20, is the daughter of Marlene and Michel Longtin of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township. Jaime, a graduate of North Grenville District High School, is completing her final year in the developmental service worker program at Algonquin College. She would like to become an educational assistant in the special needs and learning resource rooms of a school.

A coach of the Canskate programs at the Edwardsburgh and Nepean skating clubs, Jaime's interests also include swimming, rollerblading, music, dance (ballet) and painting.

The Spencerville Mill Foundation is Jaime's sponsor.

* Kelly Longtin, 18, is Jaime's sister. She is a graduate of St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville. Kelly is a first-year respiratory therapy student at Algonquin College. She wants to work in the neo-natal unit of a children's hospital and with patients critically ill with respiratory diseases.

Kelly's interests include swimming, dancing (ballet and jazz) and tole painting. She has been a peer tutor in math, a member of the high school band and has pitched in at local skating competitions.

Kelly is being sponsored by the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Fire Department.

* Lindsay MacPherson, 24, is the daughter of Cathy and Graham MacPherson of RR#3 Prescott. Lindsay attended St. Mary Catholic High School in Brockville and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Charleston Southern University in South Carolina. She made the dean's list and the Big South presidential honour roll and is seeking a teaching position.

In addition to being a track athlete, Lindsay has volunteered with youth groups and team fundraisers and has been a reader at church.

She is sponsored by K.E. Bush Construction.

Youngsters in spotlight at Friday family show

SPENCERVILLE - The Spencerville Fair's Little Sir and Little Miss of 2004 will be crowned this Friday night at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre.

This year's pageant for children between the ages of five and nine starts at 7 pm and kicks off the Friday Night Family Show.

Admission is free.

The contestants are Kurtis Lawson, Emilie Coville, Bishop Flood, Tabitha Flood, Michael Barkley, Kiana Carmichael, Danika Carmichael, Ethan Woolford, Aiden Cleary, Allison Purcell, Jessica Purcell, Emily Meilleur, Kyla VanAllen and Shawna Reid.

Local Loyalists to meet Sept. 18

AUGUSTA - The charter meeting of the Col. Edward Jessup branch of the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 at Grenville Snowmobile Club on Charleville Road north of Maynard.

The meeting begins at 11:30 am, followed by dinner at about noon. The program, "Costume Visitors from the Past," will include the presentation of certificates.

All are welcome to attend ­ especially those who are interested in their history and heritage.

For tickets or more information, contact Fraser Carr at 925-4930 or fraser.carr@ripnet.com, or Myrtle Johnston at 924-2928 or myrtlejohnston@hotmail.com. Anyone planning to attend is asked to call or e-mail by Sept. 10.

Showing community spirit is the bottom line of event

PRESCOTT - Helping the local food bank is the bottom line of a special event that is returning for another year.

The second annual Bottom Line Challenge will take place Saturday, Sept. 18 in the parking lot of O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer.

Returning as sponsors of the event are The Prescott Journal, O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer and 101.5 The Fox.

Each participating business or group will be given space in the parking lot on which to place the non-perishable food items it has collected. The plan is to have an actual line on the ground on which the items will be placed. Space will be provided to showcase participating groups and businesses to the public.

Participants are asked to be there by 10 am to begin set-up and to bring their own tables and chairs. The event will proceed rain or shine.

A steady downpour did little to dampen spirits at the inaugural Bottom Line Challenge held last October. Although the event had to be modified due to the wet conditions, more than 5,000 items were collected.

The food bank, which is located on Henry Street across from the Prescott Legion, serves residents of Augusta, Prescott and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal.

To register of for more information on this community event, contact Bonnie at 925-2444 or foodforallfoodbank@yahoo.com.

Prescott Terry Fox run: by land or by sea

By Blake McKim - Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - The 24th annual Terry Fox Run in Prescott will take place Sunday, Sept. 19 with a twist: some of the run's participants will be wearing flippers instead of running shoes.

Run organizer Sharon Spychi believes it's the first time anywhere in the world that scuba divers have participated in the run. "We do realize the water is cold and that divers would not be able to do the entire 10 k (in the water), but even one pass back and forth along the docks would be terrific," she said.

Spychi added the water "run" is also open to kayakers and canoeists.

The event "runs" from 11 am to 3 pm from the Kinsmen Amphitheatre at the Sandra Lawn Harbour and requires no pre-registration or registration fee. In addition, pledge sheets may be picked up from many local locations, including the Augusta Township office, 730 Truck Stop, South Grenville District High School, and all Prescott banks. The Royal Bank in Prescott is even displaying a life-sized statue of Terry Fox that was made by SGDHS students.

Spychi wants to remind area businesses that corporate entries and entries from local organizations are most welcome to register for the run. "This year we would like to see more corporate pledges coming in," she said, adding McDonald's and Walker House participated in the run last year. Registration of corporate or organizational teams is as simple as putting the team's name on a pledge sheet.

In addition to looking for participants, the Prescott Terry Fox Run is also looking for "volunteer lawns" on which to put the Terry Fox Run signs on next week, as well as volunteers to help with registration and the barbecue on the day of the event.

In addition, Spychi is looking for a "Terry's Team" member - a cancer survivor who is available the day of the run to talk about his or her experience with the disease.

Anyone who would like to volunteer is invited to call Spychi at 925-3495. Pledge sheets can also be obtained online at www.terryfoxrun.org.

Seaway Physiotherapy Centre shows off its new digs

By Blake McKim - Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - Four months after moving into its new location, Seaway Physiotherapy Centre is ready to show off its new facilities and celebrate its 5th anniversary. They are planning an open house Sept. 18 from 10 am to 2 pm.

This open house will allow the public to explore their new facilities - which have been substantially expanded since the centre moved from its former location on Edward Street, says owner and physiotherapist Elizabeth Givenrod-Wood.

"We've been able to spread out. We outgrew the old building a long time ago," she said. The centre has slightly increased staffing levels to a total of 10 staff members since moving to the new location.

The current location - in the old Dixie Lee building on Centre Street - features many amenities their former location didn't have. One of the most notable differences is a saltwater pool. This helps the centre more effectively treat injuries which don't respond to conventional physiotherapy techniques. "We can do so much rehab in the pool that we can't do otherwise," said Givenrod-Wood. "We're really getting great results with it."

Physiotherapy assistant Sharen Gillespie says the pool is particularly good for people with back and joint problems. "It helps a lot with range of motion," he said. "A lot of people can do more when they're in the pool," he said.

In addition to the pool, the centre offers several other services it didn't have before. "Now, we offer a personal trainer and fitness memberships," said Givenrod-Wood. "As well, we have lots of programs in development." She added these include a program to treat the effects of osteoporosis and a program to treat women affected by breast cancer.

The open house will allow attendants to see the new amenities of the centre. It will also offer refreshments and door prizes - the first of which is a pair of custom-made shoes or orthotics (shoe inserts).

Givenrod-Wood is extremely happy with the centralized location of her centre. "I am so glad to be downtown - we're right in the middle of things," she said.

Saturday is Community Youth Day in Prescott

Range of activities planned for the afternoon at skate park on Churchill Road

By David Dickenson - Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - Get your family together for some fun and education as part of Prescott's first Community Youth Day.

This Saturday, Sept. 11, Community Youth Day will get off the ground at the Prescott Kiwanis Skate Park.

The new event is a joint venture between the Prescott Youth Centre, Prescott Kiwanis Skate Park and Connect Youth and is aimed at getting families out for the day for a fun and educational experience.

Event co-ordinator Pauline Delage-Mondoux indicated the event is being put on as part of funding received earlier this year from the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police.

"The goal of the Drug Abuse Grant is to allow community partners the ability to access funds through partnerships with local police services to assist with drug education and prevention programs for the youth in your community," said Delage-Mondoux.

"It's an opportunity to get kids together who normally wouldn't get together. We want to have something there for everyone so you can have fun no matter what you are interested in. A lot of times some parents will bring a kid up to skateboard and will have other family who aren't interested in it and this will give them something to do."

Delage-Mondoux indicated events will run from about 1 until 6 pm and feature a skateboard competition, pick-up soccer game, bubble house and slide, a dunking booth, barbecue and numerous information booths on local services and healthy lifestyles.

"We're looking at making this an annual event," said Delage-Mondoux, "but we're also planning other activities throughout the year. We want to focus on the youth, forming partnerships and promoting an active drug free life."

Organizers have also indicated they are hoping to get community volunteers to help out with the event manning booths and being active with members of the community.

Prizes and t-shirts for both children and adults will also be available for those who register.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Laurie at 925-2812.

Blood donor clinic coming to high school Sept. 23

PRESCOTT - South Grenville residents will be able to give the gift of life in Prescott later this month.

The semi-annual Canadian Blood Services clinic will take place Thursday, Sept. 23 from 2 to 8 pm at South Grenville District High School.

As always, all blood types are in demand.

Appointments are recommended but are not necessary.

To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-888-236-6283.

The clinic is sponsored by the Grenville Fish and Game Club and Prescott Kinsmen in conjunction with the school.

Dead woman advised to obtain photo health card

By Tim Ruhnke - Journal Editor

PRESCOTT - Receiving a health card notice in the mail is fairly routine ­ except when the recipient has been dead more than 13 years.

Prescott resident Willard Paul got such a notice recently for his wife Anne Marie, who passed away in Feb. 1991. The letter states it is time for her to obtain a photo health card. In addition to providing a toll-free number to book an appointment, the letter included a health card re-registration form that includes Mrs. Paul's name, address, date of birth and health card number and requires her signature.

Mr. Paul told The Journal Friday he can laugh about a mistake like this now, but it would have been much more upsetting several years ago when he was still grieving over the loss of his wife.

He called the toll-free number Friday morning to report the error. The woman who answered asked if he had registered his wife's death. The service representative did not apologize for the mistake and seemed to treat it as if it were not that uncommon, according to Paul. "It makes you wonder how many others are out there," he remarked.

He said the letter is a classic example of inefficient government in action. "Things like this shouldn't happen," he said.

Paul said he was thinking of taking this matter to Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman to see what he could do to address the problem.

"I'm not very happy with the (Liberal) government anyway," he added.

Miss Labour Day is selected at the North Augusta festival

NORTH AUGUSTA - Jody Botham has won the honour of being called Miss Labour Day 2004.

Botham came out on top at the Female Impersonator Contest held Saturday night as part of North Augusta's 2004 Labour Day Festival.

Chris Finucan received runner-up honours; Joe Finucan was named Miss Congeniality.

In other Labour Day Festival news, four youngsters placed first in their respective age groups at the gelatin-eating contest. The winners were Bailey McCaffrey, Shawn Warren, Chelsea Marshall and Jamie Finucan.

Helen Lalonde was the winner of the euchre tournament. The Yanksters got the checkered flag in the car rally.

Kriska donates truck to Kemptville College

By Blake McKim - Journal Staff Writer

KEMPTVILLE - On Friday, Kemptville College accepted the largest-single donation of equipment ever to its Diesel Technician program - a 1998 International truck donated by Prescott-based Kriska Holdings.

"We've had people donate transmissions, engines and furnaces before, but this is the first time we've had someone donate an entire truck," said college director Bill Curnoe. "It's the largest donation we've ever had like this."

The truck - worth an estimated $19 thousand - is expected to be a boon to the college's diesel technician program. "A diesel engine is a diesel engine - whether it's in a tractor, bulldozer, or a truck," said Curnoe. He added the donation will allow the college's students in the diesel technician program to get important practical experience which will serve them well upon graduation.

Kriska President Mark Seymour is happy to make the college the first beneficiary of donated equipment from his company. "It's the first time we've donated equipment like this," he said. "Hopefully, it will benefit (the) diesel technician program the most."

Seymour emphasized the donation is also expected to have benefits for Kriska in the long run. "(The donation) is expected to have more specific benefits for the industry," he said "We need technicians to service our fleet - I think the donation will pay off."

He added several of Kriska's current diesel technicians graduated from the program at the college. "We've benefitted greatly (from the diesel technician program) and we are glad to give something back," he said.

Kriska donated the truck first to the Kemptville College Foundation, which passed it on to the diesel technician program. Colin Carson, president of the foundation, says large equipment donations such as this can act as a catalyst for other community companies and organizations to donate money or equipment as well. "A donation like this can really get the ball rolling, get other organizations thinking about how they can help, as well." he said.

Students are expected to benefit most directly from the donation, notes senior power and equipment school instructor Fred Morgan. "This donation will help young people have more confidence when they graduate," he said.

The donated truck is a 1998 International transport which was initially bought at Kemptville Truck Centre and was part of Kriska's fleet until recently.

Health-related survey comes to Prescott area next week

BROCKVILLE - Statistics Canada will be conducting a survey next week (Sept. 13-20) in the Prescott and Brockville areas, according to a news release received just as The Journal was going to press Tuesday.

About 600 households selected at random will be visited. Teams of two interviewers will have employee photo identification cards.

The voluntary survey on behalf of the district health unit is aimed at providing feedback on nutrition and other health-related issues. Collected information will remain confidential under the authority of the Statistics Act, the release indicates.

Take Back the Night returns for another year in Brockville

BROCKVILLE - The seventh annual "Take Back the Night" celebration is happening Saturday, Sept. 18 at Blockhouse Island in Brockville.

The program is a celebration of women and their efforts to end violence against women and children.

This year's event kicks off at 3 pm, with female artisans. At 3:30, the Raging Grannies are slated to perform, and at 4 pm there will be tea and coffee readings and a children's storytime. At 5 pm, guest speaker Pam Cross will speak. Cross is legal director of METRAC (Metropolitan Action Committee on Violence Against Women and Children) and OWJN (Ontario Women's Justice Network), groups based in Toronto.

The event will end with a march at 6 pm and a candlelight vigil and readings at 6:30 pm.

In the event of bad weather, "Take Back the Night" will happen at Wall Street United Church. Attendees are invited to bring lawn chairs or blankets. People are also encouraged to bring drums and noisemakers.

Anyone interested is invited to call the Assault Response and Care Centre at 345-3881 or Interval House at 342-4724.

VON now offers Good Beginnings for new parents

BROCKVILLE - The announcement of $22,694 in new funding from the United Counties of Leeds-Grenville through the national child benefit reinvestment program means the Brockville, Leeds and Grenville Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) can offer its "Good Beginnings" program to residents of the Leeds-Grenville area, including South Grenville.

This is a volunteer-delivered program designed to assist families that feel overwhelmed caring for their newborns and have little or no help from outside sources. "Good Beginnings" volunteers will help to feed infants, change diapers, and play with siblings (under parental supervision).

"Good Beginnings" volunteers will come to the home for a minimum of two three-hour visits per week, according to a news release. The volunteers have been screened by VON and will have participated in an education course provided by a registered nurse.

The first phase of this program started Aug. 1 and is running until December 31, 2004.

Anyone who wants more information about the program is invited to call the VON at 342-3693 and ask for Ruth Kitson.

Power Play will score big

BROCKVILLE - The Power Play for Easter Seal Kids is set to take place Sunday, Sept. 19 in Brockville.

Former NHLer Frank St. Marseilles will be the extra player on the team that raises the most money.

The third annual street hockey tournament, to be played at the 1000 Islands Mall parking lot, invites teams of co-workers and friends to compete for local bragging rights. Proceeds go to the Easter Seals Society of Leeds and Grenville to help children living with physical disabilities by purchasing much-needed mobility and communication devices for them.

For more information or to register, call 342-7110.

GRENVILLE COUNTY OPP NEWS

Barricade on road struck by vehicle

NORTH AUGUSTA - A wooden barricade placed across County Road 15 in North Augusta led to trouble at about midnight Sept. 6, according to Grenville County OPP.

A driver swerving to avoid a group of youths struck the barricade, causing damage to the front of his vehicle. Officers responded but could not locate the youths. Police suspect two separate overnight incidents involving damage to mail boxes might be related. In one case, the mail box was set on fire; the fire is believed to have occurred at about 2 am and was contained.

Anyone with information is asked to call the detachment in Prescott.

Pair of impaired driving incidents

SOUTH GRENVILLE - OPP Constable Barr was involved in two impaired driving arrests this past long weekend.

The first took place Saturday at about 4:30 pm. She and Constable Rob Prophet were on patrol on King Street in Prescott when they stopped a 1989 Plymouth Reliant. A 24-year-old Brockville woman was subsequently arrested and charged with impaired driving. She is scheduled to appear in court Oct. 1.

The second case occurred Monday at about 12:30 pm. Constables Barr and Terry Foster were on patrol in North Augusta when they observed a vehicle fail to stop at Mill Street and County Road 15. A 1990 Pontiac Sunbird was stopped; an 18-year-old Augusta man was arrested for impaired driving. He also faces a charge of possession of a controlled substance police believed to be marijuana. He is also scheduled to appear in court Oct. 1. Neither driver is named in the OPP news release.

Materials dumped on road, then removed

AUGUSTA - On Aug. 31, Constable Barr responded to a complaint about the dumping of property (couches and garbage) onto Merwin Lane. A 1996 Dodge pick-up was located, and the occupants retrieved the garbage. Two 18-year-old males ­ one from Prescott, the other from London, Ont. ­ and a 17-year-old Prescott male were issued provincial offence notices for littering on a highway.

Someone takes a loader off tractor

AUGUSTA - A theft complaint was received Sept. 1. The complainant had left a farm tractor with a loader on the side of Highway 401 near kilometre marker 710. Sometime during the night, the front-end loader was removed. The loader is valued at $1,000. Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Kerr at the Grenville County detachment (925-4221) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Parts taken from parked vehicle

PRESCOTT - Grenville County OPP in Prescott are investigating a theft complaint received Sept. 2.

A man who had his yellow Camaro parked at Prescott Service Centre for about three months told police someone had removed about $1,000 worth of parts while the car had been parked there. The items are described as four centre caps and four "beauty rings."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Francis at the detachment (925-4221) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-8477).

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I can assure you you aren't (going to get lost in the shuffle)."

OPP Deputy Commissioner Bill Currie, referring to Prescott and its new policing arrangement

Editor's Notebook

A CLASS ACT: We have not been reluctant to criticize the Town of Prescott for some of its actions in connection with the police transition issue. Likewise, we have given credit to our elected officials when warranted (even though some of those officials might not see it that way).

With that in mind, we congratulate the town and the OPP for their handling of last Wednesday's swearing-in ceremony. We were concerned someone was going to say something like "This is a great day for Prescott," to which we would have noted the response, "But not for the seven or eight people who lost their jobs because of disbandment." The mayor and the OPP brass were respectful of the downside associated with the transition; in fairness, this was the time for the OPP to acknowledge its success in Prescott (which Inspector Hill said was "inevitable") and officially welcome its newest team members.

We also give credit to the former town officers and dispatchers as well as the opponents of disbandment who attended the ceremony and did not cause a scene or show disrespect. The occasion marked a significant event in the history of Prescott, and it would have served no useful purpose to disrupt the proceedings.

Hats off to the municipality and the OPP as well as the current and former officers and dispatchers. The ceremony was a pleasant mix of official business and informality that is what small-town policing should be all about.

THE NAME GAME: One difference between the former Prescott Police Service and Grenville County OPP is the manner in which information is distributed to the media ­ more specifically, the releasing of officers' names. With few exceptions, the local OPP does not include officers' first names in its news releases. The town police department had no problem doing that. The Journal will continue to print the first names of the former Prescott officers who now serve with the OPP; as for the other provincial police based at the Prescott detachment, we will follow the OPP's lead with the exception of regular contacts (as in community service officers), the detachment commander and individuals who take part in interviews or appear in photos.

An OPP news release issued last Wednesday morning on day one of the new policing arrangement states "we are a community-oriented organization; take the time to ask our names and get to know us... just like the officers whom you know so well." That is, apparently, as long as it is just their last names (unlike the officers we know so well in Prescott).

On another subject, The Journal has been advised separate weekly reports will be issued for Prescott and the rest of South Grenville. We welcome the move and hope it is just one small indication the detachment will live up to its commitment to provide dedicated coverage to the town.

Tim Ruhnke

CBC used Canadian Olympians as scapegoats for funding

CLUB HOUSE REMARKS - David Dickenson

Thank God the Olympics are over.

After two weeks of some of that nonsense, I am more than happy to wait another two years until the next Olympics and four years until the next summer Olympics.

Throughout the whole spectacle, I must admit I was sickened by the state of how bad things have become and how many excuses were being thrown around.

I started out hopeful for Canada expecting a respectable haul of medals, but then as I watched the CBC through the first week of coverage I realized this was not sport they were televising, but their own agenda of getting the Canadian government to fork over more money to athletes.

In the first week of competition, Canada had very few athletes who could have been considered medal hopes with a lot being called "medal contenders" or "medal hopefuls" despite not being ranked even in the top 20 athletes in their sport that year or any other year. Top 20 is nothing to sneeze at, but it is far from a "medal hopeful" as the CBC portrayed to an unsuspecting public.

Right from the get-go I was telling people our real medal hopefuls didn't compete until the second week, but by then people were already acting like parrots repeating the load of hogwash the CBC was spewing out.

The question is, do the athletes need more money, and I would say yes to a certain extent, but the real problem is keeping good quality coaches here in Canada.

When an athlete medals and is interviewed, the first person they usually thank is their coach, and that should speak volumes. But there I was, watching the Australians haul in record number of medals and it being casually mentioned that they have a lot of Canadian coaches who are leading their athletes to medals.

What really needs to happen is Canada needs to put our coaches in a position where they are adequately compensated and respected to make them want to stay to hone our country which is full of untapped, raw, natural athletic ability.

There it was, the Australian swimming team winning medal after medal and then their coach was shown - Canada's former coach. It was a little disheartening to see this guy who led Canadians to medals in the past was now helping the Aussies win medals, while Canada was trying not to drown in the pool.

This has been the real problem with the Canadian athletic program: getting and keeping good coaches, not feeding athletes more money.

It's really unfortunate. The whole first week of the games, the athletes who weren't legitimate medal hopefuls were being made examples of Canadian failures in the CBC's quest to improve Canadian athletics.

It was a beautiful weekend that John Morris would have enjoyed

FROM THE OTHERSIDE - Jeffrey Morris

Dear Dad,

It was a beautiful weekend. It was just as you would have wanted it. In fact, it was the first real weekend of summer that Eastern Ontario has seen this year.

We lowered your ashes into your plot Saturday while Dixieland jazz music provided a soothing backdrop. It was just as you requested.

Your plot is in such a beautiful spot at the Blue Church Cemetery. The sun sparkled off the St. Lawrence River while the long vines of the two willow trees that your headstone faces danced in the cool breeze.

Being a historian and an author, it is only fitting that you are in that cemetery. There is so much history there. So many names that are so prominent in your book now share the same resting place with you. Many of the great people that helped shape Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries are resting there, yet, so many of your old friends and friends of the family are there. It's just so appropriate.

Sometimes I imagine you sitting around talking history with some of these chaps, as they tell tales of the War of 1812 or different anecdotes on Eastern Ontario's rich history.

On Sunday, we had your party and brought in over $5,000 for the St. John's Anglican Church restoration fund. It would have been your 69th birthday.

You knew you wouldn't be with us to see it when you planned it, but it was just what you wanted... except for the part about where you wanted us to prop you up in the corner with a vodka and tonic in one hand and a bottle of scotch in the other.

Hundreds of people came. They were people who knew you and people whose lives you had touched. There were aunts and uncles and cousins and nieces and nephews. There were people that you had known as friends and people you had known as colleagues from Chesterville and Prescott and Kemptville and Manotick and Barrhaven and Tupper Lake.

I wonder if you ever really knew just how many people you touched in your life.

Your passion for the community made all of those places, in some way, better places to live.

The Dixieland jazz band was great too. I know you wanted to share your love of music with people and it is such happy and positive music. Some people might have thought it strange to have such festive music at a memorial event. But they didn't realize that this party was your gift to them, not something where you should be mourned.

We will never forget your sense of humour, as twisted as it was. That's why I had no problem telling everyone that the guys doing the barbecue sacrificed 80 chickens to the ghost of John Morris, and that's why the weather was perfect. We didn't have a real chicken sacrifice ­ we're saving that for when the Sens face the Leafs in the playoffs again.

We won't talk about that though, because people who might read this may not be Senators fans and they wouldn't get it.

We had your 1965 MG there too. Tim from The Prescott Journal was taking pictures of people sitting in it, and we had a big family photo taken around it. We are trying to find a good picture of you that we can photoshop into it, sitting in the driver's seat. People think that's kind of dark, but we know you would like that.

Mom thanked everyone for coming, but she was choking back tears. She misses you, Dad. She misses you dearly, but she is so damn proud of you. It's been tough on her, but she is doing great.

I'm having fun with the things I am doing. I have taken over writing your column for you, and I can't tell you what an honour it has been for me to carry on the tradition. I haven't quite pissed off as many people as you managed to, but I'm working on it.

I've been covering a number of topics, but most columns carry the theme of a Canadian looking at our community and our culture from the outside. I guess I'm a conservative, like you, but not on all topics. On some issues I am liberal.

I'm trying to get people in the communities to realize that not all Americans are as dumb and stupid as we like to portray them, and that maybe we Canadians are not as culturally and morally superior as we like to see ourselves.

But most of all, I'm trying to get people to think.

Some of the reactions have been good, some haven't been. In fact, one guy called me a neo-conservative Republican Party cheerleader and made references to the Hitler Youth when I suggested that schools adapt school uniforms to prevent sexual attire being worn by third to eighth graders in school. Funny how intolerant the tolerant liberals can be. I should e-mail him some of the death threats I got over the Todd Bertuzzi column I wrote for ESPN.com.

Regardless, I'm glad the column makes people think, and I'm glad they write letters if they agree or disagree with the opinions I express.

So that's how things are going down here, Dad. I think of you all the time and always wonder how you are coping in your adventure in the next life.

When people ask if there is anything they can do when you come up in conversation, I tell them to do something for their community. Make it a better place to live.

That was what drove you, and it's a challenge you have left for me, and for everyone else.

I'd say I miss you, but that wouldn't really be the right choice of words.

I celebrate you. Each and every day.

With love and respect,

Jeff

Former editor Jeffrey Morris drove from Seattle to Prescott last week to be at his father's burial service. He can be heard regularly on Fox Sports Radio as a humorist and analyst and also writes a regular hockey column for ESPN.com.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Barbecue is a reminder of better days

The Editor;

On Sunday, Sept. 5, my husband and I spent a wonderful afternoon at a chicken barbecue (BBQ) hosted by the wife and family of the late John Morris. The BBQ was to celebrate John's life; had he lived, he would have been 69 years old that day.

Neither my husband nor I personally knew John or his family. We were there as members of St. John's Anglican Church, Prescott. The funds raised at this BBQ were donated to St. John's for the renovations taking place at this time in the church.

The afternoon was perfect. A dixieland band played under the big tent. The smell of BBQ chicken wafted across the lawn; relatives, friends and neighbours mingled in fellowship ­ some even danced.

As family and friends had their pictures taken around John's old MG parked on the lawn, it reminded me of days gone by when life was more peaceful; friends and neighbours took time to gather for fellowship, and the problems of this world were far removed from our everyday thoughts.

The hospitality of John's family was second to none!

Paul and Kay Jollymore, Johnstown

Your support keeps the music playing

The Editor;

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge The Prescott Journal for all the free publicity it has given the "Summer Sunday Concerts," and especially Tim Ruhnke for always being there with his camera.

I thank the Town of Prescott, Prescott Rotary Club, Lions Club, Grenville County Historical Society, Odd Fellows and Rebekahs, Prescott Legion and Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce, and the people who donated either by cheque or to our donation boxes.

Without your support, we would not be able to carry on.

It has been my pleasure serving you all by organizing these concerts.

Norm Fortier, Prescott

Calling all quilting lovers

WALKER HOUSE NEWS - MARNIE LIPPIATT

The quilters have had a few people stitching all summer but plan to get back into full swing next week (Thursday, Sept. 16).

You can come for 1 or 7 pm. If you have a love for this work or would like to learn it, please plan to come and join the group.

We will have beginners and experienced quilters to share new ideas.

For more information, call 925-5300.

Board members are reminded of their meeting next Monday, Sept. 13 at 10:30 am. Please plan to attend.

I appreciate everyone who filled in while I was on holidays. The volunteers really keep Walker House working.

Ad and sales club to mark 30 years

BROCKVILLE - The Greater Brockville Ad and Sales Club begins its 2004-2005 season next Wednesday, Sept. 15 at the Brockville Country Club.

The social hour will be from 5:30 to 6:20 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 pm.

The guest speaker will be James Allan, author of Street Hockey Millionaire.

The 30th anniversary of the area club will be marked at the Sept. 15 meeting.

The club, which meets one evening each month at the country club, was founded to promote professionalism and networking (with emphasis on sales and marketing) among business people in the Brockville area.

Anyone who would like to attend can contact President Wayne Thornhill at 498-0305.

Ride'n'Stride for cancer research has record number of participants

By David Dickenson - Journal Staff Writer

CARDINAL - This year's Ride'n'Stride for Cancer hit new highs in participants with more than 50 people taking part in the event Sunday morning.

The total money raised from this year's event was more than $7,000.

Event organizer Peggy Taylor was thrilled with the turnout and support shown for the Canadian Cancer Society.

"It was a very good turnout," said Taylor. "I'm always surprised and pleased each year. We had over 50 participants this year, and the previous max had been 33."

This was the sixth year for the event, which raises proceeds for the Cape Branch (Cardinal, Augusta, Prescott and Edwardsburgh) of the Canadian Cancer Society.

The event's principal sponsor, CASCO, continued its tradition with the event making its annual $500 donation in the memory of former employee Jack Rylands, who worked at the plant for nearly 43 years - including 40 years as a millwright in the plant - before spending his final three years as the train engineer.

More than 20 members of Rylands' family took part in the event this year wearing matching "Jack's Joggers" t-shirts as a tribute and collecting a combined $2,400 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

The largest individual fundraisers of the day were Cindy Garlough and Virginia Rylands.

Taylor was quick to point out the event doesn't happen each year without all the help and support from the community.

"Without all our wonderful volunteers and sponsors like CASCO, Labrador Water and K.E. Bush Construction, this wouldn't happen," explained Taylor. "Every year the (Edwardsburgh/Cardinal) fire department is here for us and the walkers, joggers and riders show up to do their part."

Disco Ducks celebrate 25 years in style

By David Dickenson - Journal Staff Writer

CARDINAL - It was a packed house at the Cardinal Legion Saturday night as the Cardinal Disco Ducks Youth Group celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reunion/dance.

The group's original president, Robin Yandeau, was quick to let the crowd know his math skills were a little off (the club originally formed 26 years ago), but maintains things didn't really get rolling for a year.

"This has just been a great thing for all of us," said Yandeau. "We're getting to see all our old friends and some people like the Stewart family from Cartier (near Sudbury) came back for this after being away from Cardinal for about 16-18 years."

Yandeau explained the reunion/dance was also a way to thank Wayne and Linda Bellinger, who were instrumental in getting the group started.

"Probably the most important thing for all of us here is to remember what it was like to be a teen in this town," explained Yandeau. "This is a night for us to say thanks to people like Wayne and Linda, who helped us get started. A lot of times as a kid you forget to say thank you, but we're making sure to take that opportunity, even if it is 25 years later. We have a plaque for them and want them to know how much they were appreciated."

For the Bellingers, helping out the group didn't feel like a chore.

"We may have been there for them, but we got back way more than we put in," explained Linda. Wayne added, "We just tried to be very understanding and gave guidance to them when it was needed, but we were just there because they needed an adult to be part of this. It was a total surprise for them to do this."

The reunion also carries a special meaning for the Bellingers. "It's a great time for us," said Linda. "It's just amazing how much this meant to some of these people to come from so far to be here. It's amazing we have people who have come from North Carolina, Belleville, Sudbury, Montreal; it's pretty neat. For us, the memory wasn't of the dances and events, but of the people."

Yandeau was quick to point out how being a member of the group helped teach him some of the lessons on his way to adulthood.

"When I think back to being a teen in this town, it was really nice to have something like this," said Yandeau. "This helped teach us how to manage money. No one would give money to us; we had work hard to fundraise for our projects. It's rewarding to take their children to places like the Cardinal Pool, which received donations from the Disco Ducks Youth Group and knowing we were a part of making it happen."

According to the Bellingers, kids today are missing out with not having a similar type of group to keep them occupied. "There is nothing similar to this for the kids of Cardinal today, and that's sad," said Linda.

Cardinal Labourfest race and activity winners listed

Results of the 2004 Children's Races sponsored by the United Food Processors' Union, CAW Local 483 - Cardinal:

Boys four and under: First - Tanner Murray; Second - Tanner Toupin; Third - Evan Mills

Girls four and under: First - Bayleigh Coville; Second - Heidi Albers; Third - Brianna McGuin

Boys five and six: First - Cody Kielec; Second - Andrew Barton; Third - Jacob Baker

Girls five and six: First - Erin Rylands; Second - Hannah Albers; Third - Brianna Dobbie

Boys seven and eight: First - Matthew Dobbie; Second - Auston Wickware; Third - Jordan Marshall

Girls seven and eight: First - Marisa Baker; Second - Keyra Trishtram; Third - Jessica Beckstead

Boys nine and ten: First - Dillon Ault; Second - Devon Cousant; Third - Brendon Reid

Girls nine and ten: First - Emily Van Koppen; Second - Gilian Beatson; Third - McKenzie Allan

Boys 11 and 12: First - Josh Coville; Second - Dillon Ault; Third - Nathan Rennick

Girls 11 and 12: First-Abby Bush; Second - Jessica Halladay; Third - McKenzie Allan

Boys 13 and 14: First - Josh Coville; Second - Ben Renedecotret; Third - Dillon Ault

Girls 13 and 14: First - Charlene Smith; Second - Jade Van Koppen; Third - Jessica Halladay

Sack Race (open): First - Dennis Heldens; Second - Jade Van Koppen; Third - Jullian Luther

Spoon and Egg Race (mixed): First - Brock Murphy/Jordan Grootjans; Second - Mary Clare Patrick/Jack Patrick; Third - Seirra McGuin/Darren McGuin

Thread and Needle (mixed): First - Jeff Allan/Liz Allan; Second - Laci Riddell/Zack Stitt; Third - Nathan Fahrngruber/Kristen Jessome

Three Legged Race (mixed): First - Tanya McKinnon/Tyson Lefebvre; Second - Dennis Heldens/Carol Dubeau; Third - Jessica Halladay/Lucy Jodoin

Egg Toss (mixed): First - Mike Tobin/Megan Tobin

Most Senior Person in Attendance

Oma Von VanHusen - New Jersey

Person Travelling the Farthest

Patty Williams (nee McDonald) - Raleigh, North Carolina.

Unlocked car entered during overnight hours: OPP report

CARDINAL - A JVC MP-3 player was taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on Dundas Street, according to Grenville County OPP.

The theft was reported Sept. 1 at 7:40 am; the vehicle had been entered sometime overnight.

Anyone with information on this theft is asked to contact Constable McDade at the detachment in Prescott (925-4221) or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Autumn soccer program to focus on fundamentals

PRESCOTT - With soccer in the region growing by leaps and bounds, a new fall and winter soccer program has been established in Prescott.

The program which will run weekdays from September until November at the Prince Street field, which will include an emphasis on individual ball skills.

The program, is being run by Laurence Carr, who has been involved in the game for nearly 30 years as a player and a coach and has returned to his hometown of Prescott after three years in British Columbia.

Carr brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the game having been to South America, Asia, Europe and throughout North America while teaching and coaching.

According to Carr the camp is geared towards helping local youth to develop their fundamental soccer skills in order to excel at the sport.

"We'll be doing a lot of skill development and small-sided games," said Carr. "It's based on a program I saw out in B.C. where they would work coaching a small group of kids developing their skills and I was surprised with how good they got."

Carr explained his son Eoin was associated with a program like this while out west, and nearly all of its graduates ended up on professional teams or with scholarships at American universities.

"We teach our players that discipline, focus, creativity, initiave and passion are necessary to be successful not only in soccer, but life," said Carr. "We tell the kids our motto is to be the best you can and to strive for excellence."

Carr indicated plans are to have one or two groups running in the fall program teaching team skills and strategy and skills to play the game properly.

"The kids play soccer all summer and have been doing really well despite lacking some fundamentals," said Carr. "We just have such great athletes in the area that could use some extra work."

Carr indicated the program should be a fun offering for the kids, where they will be able to learn more about the game while staying active and enjoying themselves.

"If kids work hard, they can go a lot of places," explained Carr. "If you look out there, there are Canadian kids all over the world playing soccer at all levels."

Carr has also indicated a winter program is going to be offered Monday and Tuesday evenings at South Grenville District High School.

Registration for the fall program is tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 9) from 6 to 7:30 pm at the soccer fields at South Grenville District High School.

Junior tennis program wraps up with tournament play

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Tennis Club's junior program closed out with a bang, with its end of year tournament Thursday.

Members of the club's junior program competed for gold, silver and bronze medals as a way to show off skills learned while participating in the program four days a week from July until September.

Medal winners and award winners included:

Awards

Best Sportsmanship: Justin Ostrum

Best Attendance: Rachel Reindorf

Most Dedicated: Rachel
Reindorf

Medals

Junior boys

Gold: Kory Chamberland

Silver: Justin Ostrum

Bronze: Sam Contant

Junior Girls 'A'

Gold: Rachel Reindorf

Silver: Emily Ostrum

Bronze: Michelle Mills

Junior Girls 'B'

Gold: Amy Mills

Silver: Megan Birtch

Bronze: Caitlin Moulton

Junior Girls 'C'

Gold: Jackie Mills (replacing Charlotte Rothgeb)

Silver: Mallory Gilson

Bronze: Leigha Gilson

Girls Doubles

Gold: Amy Mills/Michelle
Mills

Silver: Rachel Reindorf/Megan Birtch

Bronze: Jackie Mills/Caitlin Moulton

Mixed Doubles

Gold: Kory Chamberland/Caitlin Moulton

Silver: Rachel Reindorf/Sam Contant

Prescott Karate Club kicking off fall season on Sept. 13

PRESCOTT - The Prescott Karate Club is starting its fall session Monday, Sept. 13 at South Grenville District High School.

The club which has functioned since 1994 will run the fall session until Dec. 20 in Gym C at the high school for people of all ages.

The club is instructed by Sensei Jim Riddell, who is a third degree black belt and is an instructor in pressure point
control tactics (PPCT), PPCT defensive tactics and boasts 23 years of martial arts
experience.

There will be a one hour class beginning at 6:30 pm Mondays, which is an introduction to karate and street proofing for children aged six to ten.

The youth/adult class for ages 11 and up is a two-hour class Monday nights beginning at 6:30 pm.

The club is also offering a special deal for new members, where you will receive a Karate Gi (uniform) when you sign up.

The club is an affiliate member of the World Kobudo Federation, one of the largest martial arts organizations in the world.

For more information contact Jim Riddell at (613) 534-2042.

Cardinal Sea Sharks swim to fourth place finish in final meet

KEMPTVILLE - The Cardinal Sea Sharks managed a fourth place finish at its final swim meet of the season Aug. 28 in Kemptville.

Cardinal sent 35 swimmers to the meet, with three Sea Sharks winning medallions as the top swimmers in their age group.

Bradlee Douesnard was the top swimmer in the boys six and under age group, while Carrie Calhoun won the medal in the girls 13- and 14-year-old age group and Amanda Smith was the top girl 15 and over.

Cardinal Sea Sharks

Girls six and under

Brittney Moore: second, back crawl; third, freestyle; fourth, breast stroke

Melanie Riddell: first, butterfly; third, breast stroke; fourth back crawl

Boys six and under

Matthew Dishaw: second, back crawl; fourth, freestyle

Kyle Peeler: third, butterfly; fourth, breast stroke; fifth, freestyle

Danny Patrick: fourth, back crawl; sixth, butterfly

Jake Buchanan: fourth, butterfly

Bradlee Douesnard: first, back crawl and breast stroke; third, freestyle

Girls seven and eight

Katelind Biccum: first, individual medley; fourth, freestyle

Keisha Halladay: second, individual medley; fourth, back crawl

Boys seven and eight

Jonas Grant: third, breast stroke; fourth, back crawl and freestyle

Girls nine and ten

Emma Patrick: fifth, butterfly and freestyle

Boys nine and ten

Jesse Buchanan: first, individual medley; fourth, freestyle and back crawl

Beau Jodoin: second, butterfly; fifth, freestyle

Brandon Peeler: third, individual medley, back crawl and butterfly

Gunner Gill: fourth, individual medley; sixth, freestyle

Shane Riddell: first, butterfly

Girls 11 and 12

Erin Douesnard: fourth, individual medley

Audrey DeJong: second, individual medley; fourth, butterfly

Jessica Halladay: third, individual medley; fifth, breast stroke

Boys 11 and 12

Nathan Biccum: sixth, back crawl, breast stroke and butterfly

Danny Calhoun: first, freestyle; third, butterfly; fourth, breast stroke

Girls 13 and 14

Amanda Riddell: second, breast stroke; fifth, individual medley and freestyle

Carrie Calhoun: first, individual medley, freestyle and butterfly

Carley Sullivan: first, back crawl and breast stroke; second, freestyle

Lucy Jodoin: third, individual medley; fourth, back crawl

Holly Alexander: second, individual medley, back crawl and butterfly

Chelsea Edwards: fourth, freestyle and breast stroke

Amanda Adams: sixth, back crawl and breast stroke

Girls 15 and over

Amanda Smith: first, freestyle, back crawl and breast stroke

Boys 15 and over (competitive category)

Joel Jodoin: first, individual medley, freestyle and butterfly

Relay

Girls eight and under (Melanie Riddell, Madison Moore, Katelind Biccum): fourth, freestyle and medley

Boys eight and under (Kyle Peeler, Jake Buchanan, Matthew Dishaw, Jacob Heward): sixth, freestyle and medley

Boys eight and under (Bradlee Douesnard, Jonas Grant, Keith Taylor, Danny Patrick): fifth, freestyle and medley

Girls nine and ten (Guin Taylor, Keisha Halladay, Emma Patrick): fifth, freestyle; sixth, medley

Boys nine and ten (Beau Jodoin, Brandon Peeler, Gunner Gill, Jesse Buchanan): second, freestyle and medley

Girls 11 and 12 (Erin Douesnard, Audrey DeJong, Jessica Halladay): third, medley; fourth, freestyle

Boys 11 and 12 (Nathan Biccum, Danny Calhoun, Michael Edwards, Shane Riddell): third, freestyle and medley

Girls 13 and 14 (Carrie Calhoun, Carley Sullivan, Holly Alexander, Amanda Adams): first, freestyle and medley

Girls 15 and over
(Amanda Smith, Lucy Jodoin, Amanda Riddell, Chelsea Edwards): first, freestyle; second, medley

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