Strike enters third month

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

MAITLAND - It has been going on for more than eight weeks now, but the strike at Invista's Maitland Site shows no signs of ending anytime soon.

"The only thing I know, the (provincial) mediator asked me if I was available next week," stated Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union Local 28-0 President Steve Armstrong Friday.

"The mediator's trying to initiate a meeting for next week." Armstrong added he heard from the mediator Tuesday or Wednesday of this past week. He also said union members are "available any day" to get together with the mediator and Invista officials for further talks.

However, Armstrong stated he hasn't heard anything from company officials about another meeting. The last meeting with Invista officials, the provincial mediator and the union was held July 19, but didn't come close to resolving the many issues which the striking workers have with the company's contract.

"It (the proposed offer) was worse than the first one," stated Bill White, strike captain on the Invista picket line Friday.

"Until we get the right issues all settled, I think everyone (striking workers) is willing to stay out here."

He added "We have to go back (to work) for the right things."

White also opined that the second offer the company made, which , according to Armstrong did not adequately address the "number one issue" of job security and also stated that certain shift premiums would be canceled or decreased, has actually increased solidarity between strikers. "I think it has made us stronger," he stated.

Armstrong added the union is preparing a "counter offer" to present in response to the one offered by the company at the next meeting. "It's about half-done right now," he stated.

With the strike continuing indefinitely, one must wonder about the financial situation of the workers on strike. When Armstrong was asked about how those on strike we getting along financially, he stated "Obviously, they've been feeling the financial pinch," adding most of the union members had prepared financially (for the possibility of a long strike)," he stated.

He also said that, so far "only one person has approached us" in need of financial help.

"We're dealing with that," he added.

On Tuesday, Invista Spokesperson Line Villeneuve stated "no immeadiate meetings are planned," between company officials, the union and the provincial mediator. She added she believed the mediator was on vacation last week.

THIS WEEK

Historic day for kids at local attractions

SOUTH GRENVILLE ­ This Saturday will be a special day for children at Fort Wellington and Battle of the Windmill national historic sites.

The fort will be hosting a military day from 10 am to 4 pm. Youngsters can enlist in the British army and take part in a number of activities to learn more about the life of soldiers at the fort. A two-hour program for children between the ages of six and 12 runs from noon to 2 pm. Parents can drop off the kids (registration is required) or join in the fun. Regular admission fees are in effect.

At the Battle of the Windmill site east of Prescott, youngsters are invited to take part in the annual Pirates Day from 10 am to 4 pm. A treasure hunt will give kids a chance to learn about the 1838 battle while following a map and looking for the treasures. Admission is free; donations are accepted.

For more information, call the fort at 925-2896.

Museum hosts family day this Saturday

MAITLAND ­ A special family day is planned for this Saturday, Aug. 6 at Homewood Museum.

The national historic site located on County Road 2 just east of Maitland will be offering a range of activities throughout the day. There will be wagon rides from 10 am to 1 pm. Costumed staff will be on hand to lead children in traditional outdoor games and songs.

David Archilbald, a children's entertainer who has appeared on Sesame Street and Mr. Dressup, will perform at 1 pm.

Regular admission fees are in effect.

For more information, call the museum at 348-1246.

Sunday concerts start half an hour earlier

PRESCOTT ­ Jennifer Brant & Mustang will be featured at the next Sunday evening concert.

The show at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre at Sandra S. Lawn Harbour starts at 6:30 pm. All Sunday evening concerts in August begin half an hour earlier than the performances in July.

There is no admission fee. Donations can be made at the concert.

In case of rain, the show will be presented indoors at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

OPP Golden Helmets draw large crowd

Emergency response personnel, equipment showcased in Prescott

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - The roar of the motors and the shine of the helmets drew crowds as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Golden Helmets motorcycle team performed Saturday afternoon on King Street.

Hundreds of people lined the clock tower intersection to take in the performance, which saw the 20-member team take to the streets to perform their 30-minute routine which included a number of complex patterns aimed at showing the maneuverability of the machines and skill of the riders.

Throughout the show the emcee informed the public of interesting facts about the Golden Helmets team and other areas of the OPP.

He indicated each of the bikes are Harley Davidson Police Specials which weigh roughly 800 lbs. apiece and are ridden by the officers during their regular patrols at their home detachments across the province.

While the crowd "oohed and ahhed" at the riders mastery of the machines, the team members smiled and waved to the public and stopped to sign autographs and interact afterwards.

For OPP Chief Superintendent Dave Wall from Orillia, his two years on the team have been something he's enjoyed as much as the people who attend the shows.

"I just love it," explained Wall. "It's dealing with the community and people who came to see the shows that I really enjoy. It's just such a good feeling to go out and sign autographs for the youngsters and encourage some of them to become OPPers when they grow up."

Other than the public interaction, Wall indicated there was a second bonus about being part of the team.

"I have to admit riding a motorcycle is pretty cool too," said Wall.

The day also featured a sidewalk sale by downtown merchants as well as various interactive displays from the OPP and other first responders from across the province.

Of the numerous displays one of the more popular was the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit which displayed many of their tools of the trade such as a battering ram and the remote controlled bomb disposal robot.

Event organizer and Grenville County OPP Community Services officer Constable Gary Sluytman, indicated he was happy with how the day went.

"Things went very well," said Sluytman. "We were very happy with the display of all the services shown to the people of Prescott. We wanted to show the types of equipment the first responders use and are available to the citizens."

Sluytman indicated it was great to see such a large number of first response units at the show and great to see all the interactive displays such as the Prescott Fire Department using the jaws of life and Canada Customs bringing a portable x-ray unit which they have been using since the Sept. 11 attacks in 2001.

"We were happy to show what we had and how skilled these people are at using it," said Sluytman.

Controversy continues to grow in Augusta

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

MAYNARD - Councillor Pauline Cyr is calling for the resignation of township CAO Sharon Wilkinson.

Cyr reported Tuesday she received several e-mails which she said were sent by Wilkinson to Bylaw Officer Marty Lowson. "Marty (Lowson) brought the e-mails to my house (last) Tuesday," stated Cyr. "It's very hurtful stuff."

She added some of the content of the e-mails, sent in 2004, included Wilkinson's "bad-mouthing" people in Augusta, and accusing councillors of leaking information from in-camera meetings. "There were six to seven pages of e-mails," she added. "This is serious stuff."

Cyr made copies of the e-mails and distributed them to other council members. She also called a special meeting of council on Thursday afternoon to discuss the matter.

According to Cyr, councillors John Fischl and Carol Stephenson were in attendance, along with Deputy Reeve Bill Buckler. She also stated Reeve John McCrea was away on vacation and didn't attend the meeting.

Cyr added there were differing opinions from council as to what should be done to address the matter.

"One called for immediate dismissal, one said meet with her, one said handle it in-house," Cyr stated.

In Cyr's opinion, Wilkinson should be terminated immediately. "(There were) a lot of attacks on me, people in Augusta." Cyr added.

Councillor John Fischl reserved judgement on the issue when he was contacted Tuesday "I really can't talk about it," he stated. "It's a labour issue... I'm not in a position where I feel I can discuss it. I reserve judgement at this time."

In the past six months in Augusta, there have been a number of resignations, both involving council and staff members, including Lowson who gave notice last month

Wilkinson was not at the township office Tuesday morning and was unavailable for comment.

Support the kidney foundation by jailing the boss

RoundUp for Research set for next Wednesday at O'Reilly's in Prescott

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

PRESCOTT ­ The posse is still looking for more people to lasso as part of the second annual RoundUp for Research.

The event is set for next Wednesday, Aug. 10 from 9 am to 7 pm at O'Reilly's Your Independent Grocer.

RoundUp for Research is a fundraiser for the Kidney Foundation; proceeds will be used to support medical research and organ donation awareness programs as well as services for kidney patients in Eastern Ontario.

Co-ordinator Lesley Hubbard told The Journal Monday plans for this year's event have been going very well.

The mock jail-and-bail concept of RoundUp for Research involves bosses or community leaders who are charged by their staff or colleagues with such things as raiding cookies from the company lunchroom or leaving a trace amount of coffee without making another pot.

A posse will round up the alleged offenders and deliver them to a makeshift court at the grocery store. A judge will convict the offenders and sentence them to time behind the bars of a jail cell set up at the store. The convicts can then call family, friends and colleagues to raise bail money.

As of the weekend, the list of 18 prospective jailbirds consisted of Allan Norton, Bob Pelda, Candy Alexander, Chris Vallom, Derek VanSchie, Doug Hayes, Elma Pyl, John Walsh, Jim Bishop, Laurie Kirkby, Laurie Strader, Lewis Beach, Mary Lou Murray, Mike Lawrence, Rob Nixon, Robert Haller, Robert or Sandra Lawn and Scott Hubbard.

The goal is to have 30 people spend an hour in jail next Wednesday. Norie Spence has agreed to be a judge, Ms. Hubbard noted.

More than $11,000 was raised at the inaugural event in Prescott last summer. Many participants in the 2004 event are back again this year, although Hubbard acknowledged there have been some people and companies unable to offer their support two years in a row.

Hubbard, who also co-ordinated last year's RoundUp, said the event has added meaning to her this time because of people in her life who now benefit from the services provided by the kidney foundation.

"It's more of a personal cause... more than I realized," said Hubbard, who added increasing public awareness of kidney disease and related ailments is one of the main goals of the event.

For more information on RoundUp for Research, call Hubbard at 925-5683.

Grenville Farm Family Day to be held Aug. 10 at Kemptville College

Public invited to attend celebration of agriculture

By Stuart Leyenaar

This year's Grenville Farm Family Day will be hosted by the faculty and staff of the Kemptville College, Prescott Street, Kemptville on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Kemptville College, a satellite campus of the University of Guelph, has a long tradition as an agricultural resource centre serving Eastern Ontario.

All members of Grenville County's farm community are invited to gather at 10 am at Purvis Hall, located adjacent to the Administration Building, on the Main Campus of the college.

The morning program begins at 10:30 with a guided tour to view various research plots and crops grown on the Kemptville College farm. Wendy Asbil of the Kemptville College Plant Science Section, will provide commentary for the crops research projects.

Scott Banks, crop specialist, OMAF, and Bryan Cook, Cropland Consulting, along with several seed company representatives will provide additional discussion input for the crops tour.

Following the crops tour, everyone's invited to a Farm Family Day barbecue prepared by the Kemptville College caterers, compliments of corporate sponsors.

Each family is requested to bring a pot luck dessert to share at the barbecue lunch. Milk, cheese and ice cream will be provided courtesy of the Grenville Dairy Producers committee.

The noon program also includes several presentations, including the 2005 Grenville Soil and Crop Award of Merit, and leather show halters presented by the Grenville Holstein Club to first year 4-H club members with Holstein calves.

The afternoon program continues with concurrent programs for different ages and interests including children's activities and a homestead program. Patti Pokorchak, owner of Down to Earth Gardens, Burritt's Rapids, will lead a walking tour of the campus focusing on the landscape plants and leading a discussion on Landscaping the Farmstead.

The dairy program will feature a tour of the Kemptville College dairy facilities with discussion leaders Dennis McKnight and Paul Sharpe, members of the Kemptville College faculty.

Grenville Farm Family Day is co-sponsored annually by several farm organizations including the Grenville Soil and Crop Improvement Association, the Grenville Dairy Producers, the Grenville Federation of Agriculture and the Grenville Holstein Club.

We invite you to join the farm families of Grenville County in this annual celebration of agriculture!

Street hockey tournament needs players, volunteers

BROCKVILLE ­ The Leeds and Grenville Power Play for Easter Seal Kids is seeking participants and volunteers for the Sept. 18 event.

The fourth annual street hockey tournament will take place in the 1000 Islands Mall parking lot. In addition to the hockey action, there will be a charity barbecue, children's area with face-painting, a bouncy castle and mini-hockey as well as a silent auction.

Volunteers are needed in all areas ­ everything from scorers and timekeepers to experienced referees and people who can pitch in at the other Power Play activities.

Proceeds from Power Play help children living with physical disabilities.

Teams representing businesses and organizations are also being sought for the four-on-four tournament. New this year will be the women's division for all-female teams with little or no hockey experience.

For more information on Power Play, call Wendy Bowes at the Easter Seal Society's district office in Brockville (342-7110) or visit www.easterseals.org.

Sign up for youth centre events

PRESCOTT ­ The Prescott Youth Centre on King Street West will host a Yu-gi-oh card tournament on Wednesday, Aug. 10. There will also be an overnight camping trip to Grenville Park on Aug. 12-13. Both events are open to youngsters between the ages of eight and 18.

To register, drop by the centre or call 925-2004. During the summer, the Prescott Youth Centre is open Monday to Friday from 1 to 4 and from 6 to 9 pm and on Saturdays from noon to 3 pm.

Council to discuss contracts for roof, overpass and Edward Street work

PRESCOTT ­ A special meeting of Prescott council has been called for early this morning (Wednesday, Aug. 3).

The meeting is set for 8:30 am at town hall on Dibble Street West.

In an e-mail sent late last week, Prescott CAO/Clerk Robert Haller notes the purpose of the meeting is to award contracts for repairs to the CN overpass, the reconstruction of Edward Street between the overpass and Highway 401 and replacement of the roof at the Prescott Public Library.

Normally, town council meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month. However, Council opted to have just one regularly scheduled meeting in July and one in August.

The estimated cost of repairing the overpass and redoing the surface of Edward Street north exceeds $1 million. It is hoped resurfacing will be completed by the time classes are back in session next month.

As for the library, council voted last month to approve replacing the roof at a cost of up to $15,000. Of that amount, $9,000 is to come for the library board through the fundraising efforts of the Friends of the Prescott Public Library group; the remainder is to be covered by municipal reserves.

The roof of the library was not replaced as part of general renovations to the Dibble Street municipal building. Although the roof work had been identified as part of the Friends group's current renovation and expansion campaign, recent leaks prompted town officials to determine the roof work needed to be done as soon as possible.

The next regular meeting of Prescott council is scheduled to take place Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 pm.

Crash claims life of Maitland woman

RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS ­ Police are still investigating a two-vehicle crash that killed a 20-year-old woman from Maitland last Wednesday morning.

A Lexus sedan driven by Sara Price was eastbound on County Road 2 just west of Bradley Crescent at about 9:15 am when it crossed the centre line on a curve and struck a guardrail beside the north shoulder of the roadway, according to Grenville County OPP. The car flipped onto its roof and was then struck by a westbound truck driven by Steven Whiteford, 29, of Iroquois.

OPP, EMS and firefighters from Prescott and Augusta responded.

Price was transported to Brockville General Hospital, where she was pronounced dead. Whiteford sustained minor injuries in the crash. There were no passengers in either vehicle.

County Road 2 between Merwin Lane and Blue Church Road was closed for several hours as police conducted their investigation at the crash scene.

The road was wet at the time of the collision.

No charges were laid. Additional details were unavailable at press time.

A funeral service for Sara Price was held Saturday at St. John Bosco Parish Centre in Brockville.

This Big event supports local youth program

BROCKVILLE ­ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville (which serves youngsters who live in the Prescott area) presents its annual RibFest event this weekend (Aug. 5-7) at Hardy Park in Brockville.

Seven participants from Canada and the United States will be on hand to serve their mouth-watering ribs. There will also be pulled pork sandwiches, barbecued chicken and a range of other foods and beverages.

The entertainment line-up at the weekend festival includes rock, country and children's music.

Returning to RibFest will be Pigland, a children's activity area, as well as a recreational volleyball tournament, children's fishing derby and live and silent auctions.

Admission is free.

For more information, call 345-0281.

Break-in suspects flee from residence

PRESCOTT ­ Officers with the Grenville County OPP detachment responded to 60 calls for service in the Prescott patrol zone last week.

Police are seeking two suspects in connection with a daytime break-and-enter on Saturday. A 73-year-old woman accompanied by her 41-year-old son returned to her home on Wood Street East shortly before 4 pm. They noticed the side door had been forced open. When they entered the home, a man ran down the stairs and out of the building. The son ran after the suspect but was unable to catch him. Subsequently, a second man ran down the stairs and out of the home; the man confronted the son, who was walking back to the residence, and punched him in the face. The son was not injured.

The first suspect is described as in his late 30s, 5'11" and 160-170 lbs., with a slim build, dark shoulder-length hair and wearing black pants and a light t-shirt. Suspect number two is also believed to be in his late 30s, 6' and 180-200 lbs., with short dark hair and dark complexion (possibly a tan) wearing a dark shirt and pants.

Constable Shawn Steinburg is the investigating officer.

Later on Saturday, constables Kavanagh and McConnell were on foot patrol just before midnight when they observed an intoxicated female in the parking lot behind the Royal Canadian Legion. The woman was approached by the officers and was found to be in possession of a small quantity of crack cocaine. The 35-year-old Prescott woman was charged with possession of a controlled substance; she was released and is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 26.

Anyone with information on these or any other occurrences in Prescott, is asked to contact Grenville County OPP at 925-4221 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Festival had more sponsors than it did for 2004 season

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

PRESCOTT - Now that the curtain has fallen on the third season of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival's presentation of Twelfe Night, it is time for organizers to evaluate how well the festival did at achieving its objectives.

As was reported last week in The Journal, the total number of audience members for all performances for the festival (including the two preview performances and two one-woman shows) is 2,250, more than attended the festival last year. More than 2,000 people attended the festival last year

"We're up in total attendance (over last year)," stated front-of-house co-chair Mary Lou Murray.

The number of individuals, businesses and organizations who sponsored the festival this year is up an estimated ten per cent over last year, according to Murray. "We were successful in getting more people to sponsor it (this year)," she added.

However, she also said "We probably gave out 50 per cent more complimentary tickets this year," as compared to last year. She added the number of tickets given out depended on the level or sponsorship (diamond, platinum, gold, silver and bronze, which were for amounts greater $4,000 and up, $1,000 to $4,000, $500 to 1,000, $250 to $500 and $100 to $250, respectively).

The total number of tickets given out to sponsors was 585.

Organizers don't know as of yet whether or not the festival attracted a lot of out-of-town people because the surveys given out to spectators which asked them where they were from, among other questions, have not been tabulated yet.

"I know they're compiling a lot of information together," stated Murray, who also said "about 100 surveys" were completed and submitted back to organizers.

She also said "personal contributions" from spectators who enjoyed the performance and gave cash to collection boxes on performance nights were up compared to last year. "A lot of people really loved the performance," she added.

Web site part of progress being made in the area of mental health reform

SOUTH GRENVILLE - One in five Canadians from all age groups will suffer from a mental health problem at some point in their lives. However, a number of recent advances means these individuals have a number of new places to turn for help.

One major advance is the creation of a Web site on mental health and addictions for Southeastern Ontario. This site was created with help from Chris Sullivan of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health offices in Kingston.

The site's address is www.recoveryconnections.ca.

It enables people seeking further information about mental health services to find both information and advice about mental health disorders in addition to providing help for people to find local services, such as crisis lines.

In addition, the Southeastern Ontario District Mental Health Alliance has been formed to build a continuum of client-centered and integrated adult mental health services. This alliance strongly supports the need for a unified position on issues regarding governance, accountability, resources and service. As well, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care recently announced the 24 acute-care mental health beds serving South Lanark, Leeds and Grenville will be located in a new building at the Brockville General Hospital site.

Also, all hospital emergency rooms in Southeastern Ontario now have audiovisual telehealth capacity for mental health crises, more specifically for early intervention and consultation. This is thanks to the collaborative partnerships with Hotel Dieu Hospital's Southeastern Ontario District Early Intervention program, regional telehealth provider CareConnect and hospitals and community partners who supported the proposal.

"All of this is very encouraging," stated Sandra Lawn, former chair of the Mental Health Reform Task Force for Southeastern Ontario District. "It is especially encouraging because everyone is working to a carefully developed plan that is the result of 35 community consultations, evidence-based best practices, solid research of the complex system, client, family and professional advice and a clear path forward in En Avant."

En Avant is the name of the Southeastern Ontario District Mental Health Implementation Task Force's report.

GRENVILLE COUNTY OPP BRIEFS

Car leaves roadway, crashes into another vehicle and carport

JOHNSTOWN ­ Early Sunday morning, OPP Constable Lapensee responded to a motor vehicle crash near the intersection of County Road 2 and Highway 16. A 1995 Chrysler driven by an 18-year-old Prescott man was southbound on Highway 16 when it failed to stop for a stop sign. The driver lost control of the vehicle, and it struck a vehicle and carport belonging to Steve O'Neil. The 1986 Buick Riviera sustained major damage in the crash. The Chrysler was demolished. The occupants of the car escaped serious injury.

The driver was charged with the Highway Traffic Act offence of careless driving.

Driver fails roadside test

PRESCOTT ­ Just before 4 am Thursday, Constable Johnston stopped a 1993 Pontiac while on patrol on James Street. The officer observed the 45-year-old female driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver failed a roadside test and was arrested and taken to the OPP detachment for further tests. She was later charged with exceeding the legal blood alcohol limit and is to appear in court at a later date.

Assault occurs near downtown fountain

PRESCOTT ­ A report of an assault was received Monday at about 9:20 am. Two young boys were approached by two other boys at the fountain on Water Street. After name-calling took place, an 11-year-old boy was assaulted. Two females were in the area and witnessed the incident, but they left before police arrived.

The witnesses are being asked to contact the investigating officer, Constable Johnston, at Grenville County OPP (925-4221).

RIDE checks conducted

PRESCOTT ­ Local officers conducted a number of RIDE checks during the holiday weekend.

The spot checks took place at Churchill and Montgomery, King and Vankoughnet, Centre and Henry, Sophia Street and Edward at Highway 401. One 12-hour licence suspension was issued. There were also a few seat belt charges and Highway Traffic Act offence warnings issued.

Editor's Notebook

HERE WE GO AGAIN: The current term of Augusta council is shaping up to be even more controversial than the previous one.

As of the midway point of this three-year term, two members of council have resigned, three staff have been terminated, two other staff members have given their notice and now comes word of a move by some council members to unseat the sitting CAO.

To summarize, it's a mess.

Newspapers have been receiving tips aimed at undermining the credibility of certain individuals. There are claims of inappropriate behaviour as well as documentation to back up those claims.

As much as we acknowledge personnel matters should remain behind closed doors, it is time for elected officials and anyone else involved in this township fiasco to resolve things now. The municipality and its residents deserve an explanation of what is going on and some assurances their interests are still being represented.

For much of its term, the previous Augusta council was hounded by a vocal group of residents displeased with the state of affairs in the township. Is the current uncertainty a carry-over from that term? The question is moot; the bottom line is there are many more important questions (personnel and otherwise) which need to be addressed, and quickly.

ARE THE STRIKES GETTING LONGER?: As the strike at Invista Maitland enters its third month, we are starting to wonder if the apparent rise in extended labour disputes is, in fact, a trend.

There was a lengthy work stoppage at Entourage, a company that split from Bell and affected some telephone customers waiting for hook-ups, as well as the ongoing dispute at Hydro One which is also starting to be counted by the month instead of by the day or week. Then again, there was the National Hockey League lockout that lasted almost one full year and led to the cancellation of the 2004-2005 season. Obviously, the circumstances for each bargaining unit and company or organization were different, but the one common theme reinforced by the work stoppages was labour and management were prepared to stick to their principles and sustain short- and long-term losses in order to make their respective points.

In the case of Invista, it is natural for us to empathize more with the local workers (union and non-union) and their families as opposed to the multi-national owner which, by its very nature, has to be more interested in the corporate bottom-line than the well-being of the community in which this one plant is located. However, we sometimes overlook the fact the company pays property taxes to Augusta Township and provides a significant amount of direct and indirect employment to the area.

Here's hoping the two sides can come up with a compromise which will provide some stability for the Maitland labour force and ensure Invista does not place any higher than it already is on the growing list of lengthy strikes.

Tim Ruhnke

Farewell faithful Sidekick, hello Swedish weird-mobile

BLAKE'S TAKES by Blake McKim

As I've said before, I am one of those individuals who truly loves cars. As such, I tend to think of my own vehicles as more than just an assemblage of metal, rubber, and electrical circuits.

It was with a twinge of regret that I sold my beloved Suzuki this past week. I've driven the car for nearly three years, through the slush, the sleet and the rain, and not once did he let me down. Since I bought it, the only thing I've ever had to do was routine maintenance - quite a switch from my first vehicle, a North American coupe from the late '80s that nearly left me stranded at a rest stop on the 401.

When I purchased the Sidekick from a good friend of mine in 2003, he opined it would be the perfect car for a young guy, good for tooling around town and carrying around the assorted riffraff that comes with being a commuter student.

Soon after I got it, some other friends said "aren't those dangerous" in reference to my car. I calmly explained to them that, because it was high and narrow, my car did have to be driven more conservatively than, say, a Honda Civic, but so long as you took corners and on-ramps at lower speeds, no problem.

The Kicker did have his annoyances, however. The combination of a one-ply convertible top and a weak heater meant that on minus-30 days (like the ones we had this past winter) I had to wear three layers of socks and double gloves to avoid frostbite. Also, highway driving on a windy day meant we both got tossed around pretty well.

But any minor annoyances I had with the Kicker were more than counterbalanced by the joy I experienced while owning it. So many summer nights I'd take him on a drive with the top down, wind blowing through my hair and a smile on my face.

Letting it go is almost like saying goodbye to a friend. Like a friend who's been there, listened to your crappy singing, heard you swear at other drivers, and taken plenty of abuse.

But alas, I'm no longer a student anymore. I decided I need a vehicle which can seat four actual humans, not two people, a chihuahua and a box of tissues. I also need a car that is good on the highway and has a big trunk for all of the stuff needed for a weekend road trip.

So, I've bought an actual car, a 1994 Saab. Or, as some people call them, "those ugly cars from Sweden"

It's a vehicle whose windows roll down, not zip up, and which has real air conditioning, instead of the "4-80" system of the Sidekick (put all four windows down and drive 80 km/hour!)

Still, the Kicker has been a great pal. And I hope the individual I've sold it to in the Upper Ottawa Valley is as good to him as I was. Because if the guy is, I'm sure the Kicker will be as good to him as he was to me.

Town receives several feelers about hotel land: 1985

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Aug. 7, 1985

* Several "fairly concrete" enquiries on building a hotel as part of Prescott's proposed waterfront development project have been received in the past week, according to Mayor Sandra Lawn. Requests for information on the proposed $2-million hotel have come from a variety of sources, including private individuals looking for an investment opportunity and those already in the hospitality industry, she said. Funding from senior levels of government has been pledged, but its fate depends on the willingness of the private sector to invest in a hotel or motel on the land owned by the municipality and Parks Canada.

* The most likely place for a motor vehicle collision to occur in Prescott is on King Street between George and Edward, according to statistics compiled by the Prescott Police Department. There were 103 accidents in town in 1984, and there have been 55 to date this year. The two-block stretch of King Street downtown has experienced 22 collisions during the same period. Police Chief Matt Hayes said most of the accidents are caused by parked cars pulling out into traffic.

* The town has applied to the Ministry of Transportation and Communications for money to help pay for the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Edward Street and Churchill Road. Councillor Jim Knudson said he would like the ministry to assess the need for the traffic signals now so they can be in place next year. There have been many requests for the lights to be installed; traffic at the intersection is heavy during shift changes at industries located in the industrial park area west of Edward.

* The Johnstown Counts were unsuccessful in their bid to become the first local team to win the Ontario Amateur Softball Association championship tournament. Ernie Metcalfe hit a home run in one of Johnstown's two losses at the provincial finals held in Kemptville. Pitcher Ted Hoy of Cardinal, who was honoured at the opening ceremony, threw out the first pitch.

Sidney Crosby represents everything that's right with Canada

FROM THE OTHER SIDE by Jeffrey Morris

Sidney Crosby stood with the other top prospects for Saturday's NHL Draft at Major's Hill Park on a sunny Friday afternoon. Even though Crosby had yet to pull on an NHL jersey, fans got the sense that his presence in the capital was even more significant than the Parliament Buildings lurking in the background.

To see Sidney Crosby on the ice is special. But to see him off the ice is what really let's one know that he is destined to be hockey's new superstar and ambassador for the next generation.

Crosby smiled a genuine smile when he met fans. He was humble and thankful. He has not been rattled by the paparazzi that has been following his every move since arriving in Ottawa.

He effortlessly switched gears between English and French to accommodate the French media. When asked by a Pittsburgh reporter during yesterday's press conference about his bilingualism, he simply said, "I just picked it up playing in Quebec. I didn't take any special classes or get training. Just being around it (French) in Rimouski, I just learned it.

"The English kids would always try to speak French, and the French kids would always try to speak English. We all helped each other."

That is just one more reason that Crosby has been placed on a pedestal in Canada.

In a country polarized by language, and in a city like Ottawa that is caught in political controversy over its municipal language policy, Crosby comes in as the quintessential Canadian ­ humble, polite, and bilingual. He didn't showcase his bilingualism, nor was he trying to sell two languages. He was simply accommodating Radio-Canada and RDS.

Crosby spoke with the utmost respect for Mario Lemieux. The two have developed a friendship over the past couple of years. Crosby has a lot of the intangibles that has made Lemieux great, and when he speaks of Super Mario, respect pours out of his every word.

The love affair with Sidney Crosby that has gripped the Ottawa area will soon grip hockey fans across the world. His intrigue is that he is the kid next door. He is who he has always been, and the money and fame that will soon come his way will not change him. He is determined to make sure that happens.

"I'm really just like any other kid," he says. "I like to do things other kids do. I like to watch movies when I have some spare time. I like to have some quiet time and down time once in a while."

Crosby also had to overcome the pressures of his draft year to make sure he graduated from high school. After one trip, he insisted on taking a long train ride rather than a flight because he needed the time to catch up on his school work.

"We used to dream about being here at the draft together," said Jack Johnson of Minnesota, who was a teammate of Crosby's when they won the national high school championship as 10th graders.

"I always knew he was going to be a first overall pick, but for me, I didn't think I would ever have this chance. Sidney is a great guy and he deserves everything he gets. It's an honour for me just to share this moment with him."

Johnson, the top-rated defenceman in the draft who some experts say will go as high as third, has been Crosby's roommate during the festivities in Ottawa. He also went to Nova Scotia last week to spend some time with him.

"Sidney is the most competitive guy I know. We can't do anything without him turning it into a game or a competition. Even when we went out to throw the ball around, it was competitive," laughed Johnson.

"But that's what makes him great. Wherever he is, he will make sure his team wins."

Although the salary cap will limit Crosby's on-ice earnings for the first three years he spends in the NHL, millions of dollars in endorsements will pour in. He and Wayne Gretzky are in a league of their own as far as marketability for endorsement opportunities.

Crosby proved while in Ottawa that he has everything it takes to handle that responsibility. Fans murmured throughout the weekend that they hope Sidney Crosby doesn't change.

They hope he doesn't become "like those athletes in other sports", with their egos and entourages and their selfish attitudes and even their run-ins with the law. All indications are that Crosby won't let that happen.

The NHL is lucky to have him as they try to rebuild their sport. But even more so, Canada is lucky to have him as a symbol and a role model. While Ottawa has been a vortex of political scandal over the past year, Sidney Crosby has risen above it like a beacon of hope.

Regardless of how good he will be as a hockey player, Sidney Crosby, off the ice, has reminded us about everything that we should be proud of as Canadians.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Life-long residents may not realize what a fantastic place Prescott is

The Editor;

Prescott is paradise.

Many of you may scoff at this, thinking I'm exaggerating or wondering if I'm referring to Prescott, Arizona. That type of reaction is actually part of my point. Many people who have lived here all their lives may not realize what a fantastic place Prescott is.

I come from the largest city in the world, Mexico City, and grew up primarily in Montreal, another pretty big city. Then, unfortunately, I had to spend some years in Ottawa. My family and I have been living in Prescott for over two-and-a-half years. It has been paradise, and here's why.

In Prescott, your neighbours wave to you when they drive by. I actually know all of my neighbours and speak to them regularly. I have the best security system there is; he lives across the street and notices if my daughter is sick and hasn't come out to play in a while. The people in Prescott are friendly; that's rare in a big city.

In Prescott the river runs clear, unlike Ottawa where brown is the norm. We have shipwrecks and divers, sailboats and waterfront parks.

In Prescott, I actually get services for my tax dollars. The streets are cleared after every snowfall, and fast. As a small business owner, the town is very co-operative and responsive to my needs. The town is clean and manages things a town should take care of. My tax dollars are not wasted on frivolous projects which a town government has no place in (unlike in larger cities).

In Prescott, the only place you can find graffiti is at the skatepark, where kids organize live bands on the weekends and BBQs. Good for them!

In Prescott, you can sometimes hear cannons being fired at the fort. In most countries, if you hear explosions, you run. Here, it's just part of reliving our history.

In Prescott, I can watch professional Shakespearean theatre and other live shows in a beautiful outdoor theatre, with the water as a backdrop. The only other place I have seen such a theatre was in Monaco on the French Riviera; how fitting we're on the "Canadian Riviera." In Ottawa, a show at the NAC is typically $75+ per person (plus parking), and the view is not as good. In Prescott, Shakespeare costs only $20 and the summer music festival is free. Honestly, how can anyone complain?

To top it off, we had a fantastic fireworks show last week. My hat goes off to Hands Fireworks for a spectacular show. Was it as big as the International Fireworks Competition in Montreal? Heck no, but I also didn't have to park 15 miles away on a bridge to get a decent view. Small town or not, that was one heck of a good show!

Is Prescott a small town? Yes, and that's what makes it beautiful. Take a stroll down to the water, enjoy the sunset and the thick green grass and I'm sure you will agree: Prescott is paradise.

Ingo Rutenberg

Recipes needed for Leeds and Grenville plowing match/country festival book

LEEDS AND GRENVILLE ­ Organizers of a major event to be held in the united counties are hoping to come up with a recipe for success.

The 2007 International Plowing Match and Country Festival will take place Sept. 18-22, 2007 at Crosby in the Township of Rideau Lakes. The match and festival will be held near the intersection of Highway 15 and County Road 42.

Tens of thousands of people will visit the event that showcases Ontario's dynamic agricultural industry, making it a major draw for the united counties area and an opportunity for the local business community. Hundreds of volunteers will be needed before and during the event. Organizers are planning to have volunteers dressed in bright yellow and be referred to as the Sunshine Brigade.

A popular souvenir at past plowing matches has been the IPM cookbook. A local team is working on the 2007 book, which will showcase the tastes and traditions of residents and former residents of Leeds and Grenville. All types of recipes are welcome ­ everything from appetizers and preserves to food allergy sensitive and diabetic offerings.

Submitted recipes should be clearly written and include the submitter's name, address, phone number and affiliation (if any). Not all submissions will be included in the book.

Recipes can be sent to cookbook team co-chairs Maria Ferguson (RR#3, Jasper, ON K0G 1G0, or summerhaven @ripnet.com) or Sharon Halpenny (RR2, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0, or halpennyholsteins@sympatico.ca).

For more information on sponsorship and volunteer opportunities with the International Plowing Match and Country Festival, contact IPM Co-ordinator Jan Bonhomme at 272-5396 or ipm2007@sympatico.ca.

Beef BBQ and light lunch served on same day

WALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATT

We have changed the beef BBQ to Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 pm.

Since this is the last Friday of the month, we will also be having a light lunch at 11:30 am. Please be sure to sign up if you plan to attend either of these meals. Call 925-5300.

We have set the next quilt on the frame. It is a lone star in blues and yellow on a white background and framed with a navy blue. The quilting has tulips, daffodils and large daisy shapes. The border is done with a rope design. This queen-size quilt is for sale and can be viewed during the week.

Just a reminder the bus for Mamma Mia leaves from Walker House at 4 pm on Aug. 9.

Card game winners: Monday afternoon bridge ­ 1st, Margaret Nesbitt; 2nd, Joyce Nesbitt; door, Margaret Nesbitt. Fun bridge ­ Ruth Wenger. Wednesday night bridge ­ 1st, Ruth Britnell; 2nd, Andy Britnell. Thursday night euchre ­ 1st, Dora Cook; 2nd, Micheline Cook; 3rd, Mary Reynolds; door, Irene Lake.

Art guild show opens at BAC

BROCKVILLE ­ An art show and sale featuring the South Grenville Guild of Fine Art is taking place this month in the lobby gallery at the Brockville Arts Centre.

The public is invited to attend an opening reception this Thursday, Aug. 4 from 5 to 7 pm.

Artists participating in the show include Alan J.T. Bain, Audrey Bain, Rosaleen Carragher-Mallet, Lorraine Dallas, Helen Fenton, Joan Firth, William Fowler, Kim Gilligan, Diane Godwin-Sheridan, Arlene Hare, Joan Hastie, Joan Hopkins, Ewing LeBlanc, Solange Lemain, Evan LeClair, Eva Neron, Nancy J. Roberts, Ruth Roberts, Sharon Stein, Violet Storto, Marilyn White and Eileen Woodhead.

Artists will be on hand at the reception to discuss their works. Refreshments will be served.

Get your floats ready for Labour Day parade

CARDINAL - The annual Cardinal Labour Day Festival is fast approaching, and organizers are asking people to start thinking about floats to enter the parade.

The theme for this year's parade is "Wheeling Through the Years" and will focus on different modes of transportation over the years.

Among the changes this year will include adults being included in the decorated bikes competition, where people are being asked to decorate any form of wheeled transportation, including bikes, four-wheelers or even cars.

This year's Labour Day Festival will also see a new feature ­ an entertainment tent next to Penalty Shotz, which will act as a fundraiser for the Cardinal-based South Grenville Jr. B Rangers hockey club on Saturday, Sept. 3.

The majority of the events, such as the annual Ride'n'Stride for Cancer and the children's games, will take place on Sunday, Sept. 4.

Cardinal In Bloom volunteers remain hard at work on summer activities

CARDINAL - The Cardinal In Bloom committee has been hard at work throughout the summer getting things in order for its upcoming activities.

Work on Benson Park has been progressing with two new memory benches installed with a third to follow shortly. The berm has had some plantings and rocks put on it, but it is still a work in progress.

As a new addition to the park, commemorative stones are being sold to put in the park along the base of the berm to form a commemorative walkway. Money from the purchase of stones will be used to cover the cost of the stone and further work to the park.

People can purchase a granite stone and have their name or family name engraved on it for a fee. Those interested in purchasing a stone can do so at General Dollar and Party Sense or through a Cardinal In Bloom committee member.

Cardinal In Bloom will be continuing the success of last year's inaugural photo contest. Photos of gardens, plants or various scenery in Cardinal can be submitted with judging to begin in September.

Judging for Cardinal In Bloom is fast approaching giving contestants a few days left to do some final weeding and pruning. The judging will take place the week of Aug.15-19.

New committee members are being sought. Those interested in joining are asked to contact Marj Kempffer at 657-1764 or Lori Kilmartin at 657-1400.

GRENVILLE COUNTY OPP ­ TOWNSHIPS NEWS

Home invasion call leads police to marijuana

CARDINAL ­ The alleged victim of a home invasion was arrested after police found marijuana plants in the basement of a Victoria Street residence.

Just before 7 am Sunday, the OPP received a report that a 52-year-old man had been sleeping on the couch when he was awakened by two males demanding money. One of the males was holding a knife. The man fled the home and called police. Officers arrived and found the suspects had fled the scene. A kitchen knife eight to nine inches in length was recovered.

During their search for the suspects, Constable Kavanagh found 20 marijuana plants in the basement. The man who had called police was arrested and charged with production of a controlled substance. An OPP release did not include the man's name or a description of the suspects.

Man exposed himself, police are told

CARDINAL ­ A report of a male exposing himself in the area of Galop Canal Road is being investigated by OPP Constable Runciman.

The report was received Sunday at 11:20 am. A man from the Toronto area observed another man expose himself; there were many children in the area at the time, according to a police news release. The suspect was operating a truck; a licence plate number was obtained.

The investigation continues. No other information was available at press time.

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

More than just pottery at mill

SPENCERVILLE ­ A "pottery-plus" show and sale will take place Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Spencerville Mill.

In addition to pottery, other items on display at the mill that weekend include fabric, sculpture and wood.

Admission is free.

Summer job office closes tomorrow

PRESCOTT ­ The Human Resource Centre of Canada for Students will close its doors for the 2005 season this Thursday, Aug. 4.

The centre is located above the post office on Centre Street. Mary Ellen Hough, summer employment officer at the Prescott office, said the season has gone extremely well. In addition to helping students with job search techniques, the centre also assists employers by finding enthusiastic young people ready to work.

Mill launches Thursday night concert series

SPENCERVILLE ­ The first of three weekly concerts at the Spencerville Mill is set for this Thursday, Aug. 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

Ed and Brenda Shuster will play easy-listening folk music with a selection of well-known songs. There is no admission fee. Seating will not be provided, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.

There will also be Thursday night concerts on Aug. 11 and Aug. 18.

For more information about the concerts, call the mill at 658-5885.

Irish team brings international flavour to Coerver camp

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

MAITLAND - Football or soccer?

The semantics didn't matter for the more than 100 kids between the ages of six and 14 who took part in the Coerver Coaching Eastern Ontario soccer camp last week at Grenville Christian College in Maitland.

The kids at the camp got a special treat as they not only honed their games and showed improvement but got some international experience from a group of 18 players and six coaches from Lynfield Under-12 Football Club in Northern Ireland.

Enrolled at the camp this year are 56 day campers and 46 residential campers who come from as far away as Ottawa, Montreal, Kingston, Toronto and New York.

Camp administrator Mike Pritchard indicated things
were going well at the camp and the kids were mingling and
getting to know about each
other and their cultures, while working at their respective soccer skills.

For the Irish kids the experience has been a memorable one helping out with instruction at the camp, but also getting a chance to see Canada and some of the sites including a trip to Niagara Falls, the Science and Technology Museum as well as some local sites.

The young Irishmen indicated they were enjoying the experience and chance to play some friendly international matches against Canadian competition including one against the Ottawa Fury Under-14 Super Y League team.

Colin McCurdy coach of the Ottawa Fury's Professional Development Team League and one of the camp's administrative staff explained the visit from Lynfield was a fun event for him because of his ties to the team.

"I played part of my
professional career with Lynfield," explained McCurdy. "I know their academy
director and I spoke to him and saw if they wanted to come to Canada."

McCurdy explained the Lynfield players bring their high skill levels and focus on the game, which he hopes will help rub off on the Canadian kids.

"Lynfield players live the game," explained McCurdy. "It's not like here, where you have hockey and basketball. They have the ball confidence and ability. They're really all advanced players and a good group of well behaved kids."

McCurdy indicated the big difference between the Lynfield kids and the Canadian campers is their awareness.

"There are a lot of good young players here," said McCurdy, "but we just need to work on game awareness and anticipation. With teams like the Fury I've been working hard on things like commitment to the game, so each of the kids is focused just on soccer."

Pritchard indicated the kids were learning a lot at the camp, which mainly focuses on the Coerver coaching methods which includes a lot of ball control work and building up confidence and familiarity while handling the ball.

"You can really tell the kids who have had Coerver coaching before," explained Pritchard. "They are more apt to hold onto the ball a little longer and be more confident with it, instead of wanting to dump the ball right away."

Pritchard indicated their week at Grenville Christian College has been very productive.

"The facilities we have been able to use have been tremendous," said Pritchard. "The staff here (at GCC) treated us very well, especially Nancy Toupin; she's been awesome. The fields have been well taken care of and trimmed well."

Armstrong nets six goals in Colour Pallette's Under-6 victory

PRESCOTT - The Prescott and District Soccer Association (PDSA) made up for its cancelled games with plenty of action last week.

David Armstrong had one of the biggest performances of the week scoring six goals to pace Colour Pallette to an 8-4 victory over Cassidy's Engraving and Trophies in Under-9 soccer action.

Chad Moore and Riley Carriere also scored for Colour Pallette in the victory.

Courtney Crowder and Chad Fretwell each netted a pair of goals for Cassidy's in a losing cause.

Other PDSA results are:

Under-5

Star Security 3

Matthew Durand (2), Payton Seward

Beck's Construction 1

Brooke Crowder

Prescott Chiros 5

John Coligan (4), Gavin Denison

Chevron Construction 3

Ryan Green (2), Benjamin Davy

Playit Star 3

Tyler Watkins (2), Tanner Murray

Tichborne Auto Supply 1

Nathan Barkley

Grenville Fish & Game 3

Benjamin Milburn (3)

Portraits by C. Endicott 2

Cooper Kingston, Christopher Ashdown

Under-7

M.T.J.B. Daycare 8

Brody Ranger (3), Abbygale Fahrngruber (2), Hayden Sayeau, Maverick Reilly, Brayden Noyes

T.D. Canada Trust 0

No goal scorers

Tropical Pools & Spas 4

Cameron Beaver (2), Tyler Buote, Skylar Van Hyning

Compendium Group Inc. 4

Cameron Murray (3), Nicholas McColl

Compendium Group Inc. 5

Cameron Murray (3), Nicholas McColl (2)

Windmilll Web Inc. 4

Austin Limburg (3), McIntyre Render

Prescott I.D.A. 1

Brooklin Gransden-Kennedy

Windmill Web Inc. 0

No goal scorers

Hometown Heating 2

Devon Stoddard, Cameron Jones

Brent Scott Insurance 2

Cole Cameron, Michael Throop

St. Lawrence Printing 6

Nicholas Asbreuk (4), Spencer Ross (2)

Tropical Pools & Spas 2

Chad Fretwell, Cameron Beaver

Royal Bank 6

Ethan Jackson (3), Brendan Bruce (2), Connor Ladouceur

Prescott I.D.A. 1

Steven Armstrong

M.T.J.B. Daycare 3

Brayden Noyes (2), Nicholas Harcus

Royal Bank 0

No goal scorers

Hometown Heating 7

Devon Stoddard (4), Devan Hutchinson (3)

T.D. Canada Trust 0

No goal scorers

Brent Scott Insurance 5

Cole Cameron (4), Morgan D'Ambrose

St. Lawrence Printing 2

Nicholas Asbreuk, Ethan Hartle

Under-9

Colour Pallette 8

David Armstrong (6), Chad Moore, Riley Carriere

Cassidy's Engraving 4

Courtney Crowder (2), Chad Fretwell (2)

Grenville Pharmacy 6

Connor Pennett (3), Phillip Boyd, Maranda Hall, Payton Selleck

Danani Flooring 2

Jordan Bernier, Emma Dukelow

Splash Well Drilling 6

Eoin Carr (2), Emma Wilkinson (2), Jennifer Hoogwerf (2)

Prescott Kinsmen 2

Zachary Shankar (2)

Prescott Kiwanis 2

Curtis Ross (2)

Clarica 1

Auston Wickware

Splash Well Drilling 2

Eoin Carr, Jennifer Hoogwerf

Grenville Pharmacy 1

Raygen Cook

Colour Pallette 3

Andrew Miller (2), Chad Moore

Prescott Kiwanis 1

Amanda Spencer

Giant Tiger 6

A.J. Larocque (2), Tyler Streekstra, Matthew Pettem, Kelly Fee, Johanna Fee

Prescott Family Chiropractic 1

Chris Hendriks

Clarica 0

Prescott Kinsmen 0

No goal scorers

Danani Flooring 4

Taylor Prosser (2), Megan Burkert, Liam Bush

Cassidy's Engraving 1

Courtney Crowder

Under-11

Beach Home Hardware 4

Cole Burchell (2), Ewen Eaton, Brayden Broniszeski

Dr. Mac's Attackers 0

No goal scorers

Giant Tiger 6

A.J. Larocque (4), Spencer Merkley, Alex Stephenson

Shriners 1

Jacob Ranger

Grenville Castings 3

Dylan Bell, Nicholas Ladouceur, Derik Bourgeois

Prescott Family Chiropractic 0

No goal scorers

B.W. Freer Electrical 4

Curtis Ross (2), Cameron Smith, Amir-Reza Hajarii

Tropical Exposure 2

John Wood, Brandon Visser

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 8

Dylan Dobbie (2), Adrian Dalrymple (2), Cody Adams, Christian Zahn, Zachary Shankar, Payden Selleck

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 0

No goal scorers

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 1

Brandon Roderick

Grenville Castings 0

No goal scorers

Dr. Mac's Attackers 1

Matthew Scott

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 1

Dylan Dorey

B.W. Freer Electrical 2

Amir-Reza Hajarii (2)

Beach Home Hardware 2

Tobias Barkley, Cole
Burchell

Tropical Exposure 3

Taylor Byers (2), Brandon Visser

Shriners 2

Connor Mackey (2)

Under-14

Gold Key Realty 3

Jacob Hayes (2), Richard
Lasenba

Watermark Printing 2

Jamie Sturgeon (2)

Gold Key Realty 2

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 0

Game won by default

TNT Dynamite Signs 8

Jacob Scott (4), Mitchell Spicer (3), Taylor Garswood

Watermark Printing 0

No goal scorers

Alarca 5

Sean Perrin (3), Matthew Barkley (2)

Pete's Music Exchange 4

Andrew Bernard (2),
Troy Armstrong, Dillon
Stoddard

Sandcastle Marketing & Design 4

David Suatac, Matthew
Suatac, Lee Charlebois, Rik Champagne

Rick's Awnings 3

Brendan O'Hanlon, Daniel Walker, Shelby Moeller

Rick's Awnings 3

Scott Stephenson (2), Joshua Lebrun

Canadian Tire 2

Nathan Denneboom (2)

Sandcastle Marketing & Design 1

Julisa Tetreault

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 0

No goal scorers

Pete's Music Exchange 4

Lukas Henderson (3), Joey Charlebois

TNT Dynamite Signs 2

Mitchell Spicer (2)

Under-18

Grenville Towing 5

Kevin Beach (2), Trevor Madden (2), Josh Whelan

Gateway Packaging 1

Sebastian Last

Southport 6

Joshua Rupert (2), Joshua Strickland (2), Orry Thorpe (2)

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 3

Aaron Lavallee, Andrew Wilson, Ryan O'Brien

Grenville Towing 2

Curtis Biccum, Patrick Peladeau

D.W.J. Plumbing & Sons 2

Hank Heykoop, Chad Hylands

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 5

Andrew Wilson (2), Evan Lavallee, Aaron Lavallee, Ryan O'Brien

Gateway Packaging 0

No goal scorers

Read The Prescott Journal each week for ongoing coverage of the Prescott and District Soccer Association throughout the summer.

Prescott Piranhas swim to strong finish

MANOTICK - The Prescott Piranhas showed their teeth
while swimming to a third place finish at the Manotick Swim Meet Saturday afternoon at
Manotick.

The Piranhas fared well with
a smaller squad competing in the meet and saw Lindsay Render bring home the club's lone
gold medal in the girls seven and eight year old butterfly competition.

Other Prescott results includes:

Girls six and under

Emily Norton, fifth, breast stroke; sixth, freestyle

Boys six and under

McIntyre Render, second, backcrawl; third, freestyle

Girls seven and eight

Meagan Render, sixth, freestyle

Lindsay Render, first, butterfly; fifth, freestyle

Girls nine and ten

Mallory Gilson, fourth, individual medley; sixth, freestyle

Boys nine and ten

Adam Norton, second, backcrawl and breast stroke; third, butterfly

Girls 11 and 12

Jackie Mills, second, freestyle, butterfly and individual
medley

Sarah Norton, sixth, butterfly

Boys 11 and 12

Dan Mills, third, butterfly; fourth, breast stroke; sixth, freestyle

Relays

Girls nine and ten

Mallory Gilson, Meagan Render, Lindsay Render, fourth, freestyle; sixth, medley

Girls 11 and 12

Jackie Mills, Sarah Norton, Kimberly Ditchburn, third, medley; fourth, freestyle

Boys 11 and 12

Dan Mills, Adam Norton, second, freestyle and medley

Prescott and District Soccer Association standings as of Aug. 1

Under-5

Teams GP W L T GF GA Pts

Star 14 8 1 5 36 14 21

Tichborne 14 5 3 6 24 20 16

Chevron 14 4 2 8 27 22 16

Chiros 14 5 4 5 26 22 15

Playit 14 4 4 6 30 30 14

GFGC 14 3 3 8 13 16 14

Beck's 14 1 7 6 14 27 8

Portraits 14 1 7 6 11 30 8

Under-7

Teams GP W L T GF GA Pts

Comp. 18 13 2 3 81 34 29

Brent Scott 18 12 2 4 74 27 28

M.T.J.B. 18 9 2 7 60 31 25

SLP 18 9 4 5 46 38 23

Tropical 18 9 4 5 98 45 23

Hometown 18 9 5 4 62 40 22

Windmill 18 5 12 1 38 60 11

T.D. 18 3 15 0 15 83 6

Royal 18 2 14 2 25 77 6

I.D.A. 18 2 15 1 12 76 5

Under-9

Teams GP W L T GF GA Pts

Splash 18 14 3 1 59 32 29

Kiwanis 18 11 5 2 69 40 24

Kinsmen 18 10 5 3 63 53 23

Grenville 18 10 5 3 54 22 23

Clarica 18 9 6 3 49 24 21

Colour 18 5 12 1 45 77 11

Danani 18 5 12 1 48 53 11

Cassidy's 18 1 17 0 25 111 2

Under-11

Teams GP W L T GF GA Pts

Giant 19 13 3 2 58 27 29

Seaway 19 12 2 3 45 17 29

Grenville 19 10 7 0 29 24 22

Shriners 19 9 8 2 57 53 20

Hansen's 19 7 9 1 38 51 17

B.W. Freer 19 6 8 1 36 40 17

Tropical 19 6 9 3 37 50 16

Beach 19 6 10 2 34 40 15

Prescott 19 6 10 3 34 48 15

Dr. Mac's 19 3 12 3 26 44 10

Under-14

Teams GP W L T GF GA Pts

TNT 17 15 2 0 81 20 30

Pete's 17 9 5 3 61 40 21

Rick's 17 9 6 2 55 35 20

Alarca 16 9 6 1 43 44 19

Gold Key 17 8 8 1 28 45 17

Kriska 17 7 9 1 27 35 15

Canadian 17 6 10 1 39 52 13

Sandcastle 17 5 10 2 32 59 12

Watermark 17 2 14 1 26 62 5

Under-18

Teams GP W L T GF GA Pts

Southport 14 10 3 1 50 21 21

Grenville 15 9 4 2 31 25 20

D.W.J. 14 8 4 2 41 34 18

Kriska 15 4 9 2 31 40 10

Gateway 14 1 12 1 16 49 3

VON's first annual golf tourney to be held August 13 at PGC

PRESCOTT - The Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Branch of the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) will be holding its first annual golf tournament in August.

The tournament will be held Saturday, Aug. 13 at the Prescott Golf Club and will feature a 12:30 pm shotgun start.

The round features 18 holes of golf, with a golf cart included, event challenges, dinner, raffle table and prizes for everyone.

There are reduced ticket prices for members of the Prescott Golf Club and members with a cart lease.

Those not interested in participating in the golf portion of the tournament can still attend the dinner at a reduced rate.

A $20 tax receipt is provided to everyone taking part in the tournament.

Come out and support the local VON, which provides a number of services in the community.

For more information, call 342-3693.

Prescott Chamber of Commerce golf tournament set for Sept. 14

PRESCOTT - The 17th annual Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce Charlie McFarlane Memorial Golf Tournament will be held next month.

The annual tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Prescott Golf Club with spots available for the first 144 paid entries.

The event costs $40 for members of the Prescott Golf Club and $65 for non-members.

The tournament will feature a 12:30 pm shotgun start.

Carts are mandatory for everyone taking part in the tournament and must be booked separately through the golf club.

Last year more than 150 golfers took part in the event.

Come out and support the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce.

For more information or to book
teams, contact Allan Norton at 925-4244 ext. 250.

Dig a Divot for Diabetes golf tourney scheduled for for Sept. 5

PRESCOTT - Get your clubs out and be ready to golf at the Dig a Divot For Diabetes Golf Tournament in September.

The tournament is being held Monday, Sept. 5 at the Prescott Golf Club and will feature a 12:30 pm shotgun start.

The tournament is a four-person scramble with three low gross categories including ladies, mens and mixed.

People are able to sign up as a team or as an individual, with an additional option to pay a reduced rate if someone wanted to attend the dinner but skip the golfing.

Proper dress code is in effect, with soft spikes being mandatory.

Registration with payment is due no later than Monday, Aug. 22.

To reserve a golf cart, contact the Prescott and District Golf Club Pro Shop at 925-5370.

For more information, contact Neil or Darlean Coulter at 925-5628 or the Canadian Diabetes Association office at 345-0992.