Search for new CAO begins

Permanent replacement sought; Augusta council reluctant to speak about departure of Wilkinson

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

MAYNARD - Augusta CAO Sharon Wilkinson resigned nearly two weeks ago, but council and staff of the township are keeping quiet as to her reasons for resigning from the post.

A copy of Wilkinson's resignation letter was sought by The Journal from a number of sources last week. However, township Treasurer Linda Robinson stated she did not have a copy, while both Reeve John McCrea and Councillor Pauline Cyr declined to provide copies of the document when they were asked for it.

"She's gone, that's all that matters," stated Cyr Thursday.

Cyr led the charge to oust Wilkinson following the receipt of a number of e-mails reportedly written by Wilkinson to Bylaw Officer Marty Lowson between April and August 2004.

These alleged e-mails, which were provided by Cyr to The Journal last week, use foul language and insult both current and former members of township staff and those on council.

The township's lawyer, John Simpson, also seemed to have little to say about the matter of Wilkinson's resignation. "I don't know much about it, only that she resigned." he stated when he was contacted Thursday. Simpson added that he didn't have a copy of Wilkinson's resignation letter, either.

When asked whether or not he had advised members of council to keep quiet about the matter of Wilkinson's resignation, he stated "I can't tell council what to do on any matter, I offer advice."

Simpson added "I would think it's an HR issue... It would be something not discussed in public." He also said he wasn't aware of any legal action against the township being pursued by Wilkinson.

Wilkinson did not respond to phone calls and e-mails sent to her by The Journal regarding her resignation.

At a special meeting of council held last Tuesday night, the decision was made not to appoint an interim CAO, but instead to begin looking for a full-time permanent person to fill the position.

"What we decided, we are going to advertise for a (full-time) CAO," stated Cyr, adding the township will soon begin to advertise for the position in local newspapers as well as a trade journal to look for people to fill the position.

"The reeve wanted to bring in a temporary person to solve the problems... I felt why have someone come in for three months," added Cyr. "I feel (we should) go right off the bat and get a (permanent) CAO."

Cyr added she is "optimistic" the township will have a full-time CAO by Oct. 1. "In the meantime, office staff is doing a fine job." she said

"One has to hope we'll find a new CAO soon," stated John McCrea Thursday. He added, "I supported getting a temporary CAO."

Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday in favour of getting a new permanent CAO. McCrea and Councillor John Fischl voted against the resolution, while councillors Cyr and Carol Stephenson and Deputy Reeve Bill Buckler supported it, according to Cyr.

She also stated Monday she didn't know of any special meetings of council being called for this week.

THIS WEEK

Child-care meeting set for tonight in Prescott

PRESCOTT ­ A public meeting to discuss child-care issues in the South Grenville area will take place tonight (Wednesday, Aug. 17) from 7 to 8 pm at town hall on Dibble Street West.

The community consultation is being held as part of a study being conducted by the social services department of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville.

Local residents are invited to attend the meeting and provide input on child-care services in the Prescott area.

A survey is also being conducted as part of the study. More information can be obtained at the meeting or by visiting www.uclg.on.ca.

Enter fair ambassador pageant, have some fun

SPENCERVILLE ­ Organizers of the Spencerville Fair Ambassador Pageant are encouraging young men and women to sign up for this year's event.

The competition is open to Grenville County residents between the ages of 17 and 23. A panel of three judges will interview each contestant prior to the event, which is set for Friday, Sept. 9 at the Edwardsburgh Community Centre.

Competitors will then go on stage, introduce themselves and then answer a question. Contestants will be judged on their interview and their response to the question as well as poise and personality.

Although living on a farm and knowing a lot about agriculture might be assets, they are not requirements for contestants of the pageant. The competition gives participants a chance to meet new people, gain some public speaking experience and have some fun.

To enter the ambassador pageant, call Paula Carmichael at 658-5258.

Chamber of Commerce lunch meeting is today

PRESCOTT ­ The next meeting for directors of the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce will take place today (Wednesday, Aug. 17) at noon at Grenville Arms on King Street West.

Meetings of the Chamber of Commerce are held the third Wednesday of each month.

Harvest Days is a growing event

Rural roots will be on display near Roebuck this weekend

By David Dickenson, Journal Staff Writer

ROEBUCK - A glimpse into the past of farming in South Grenville will be provided this Saturday and Sunday at the 10th annual Harvest Days demonstration near Roebuck.

The annual event is run by Antique Wheels in Motion, which is a non-profit group from Lanark, Leeds and Grenville dedicated to the preservation and use of antique farm machinery.

The event is being held on the property of Harold Campbell at 5875 County Rd. 18, just south of Roebuck. The festival will run on both days from 10 am until 4 pm.

There is a small admission fee; children 12 and under admitted free.

Antique Wheels in Motion spokesperson Al Slater indicated this year's Harvest Days event will be extra special for the group given it is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

"It's ten years," said Slater. "We're not a big group that has a lot of money to do anything really big, but we all like to do this sort of thing and are out here doing it every year. We just want to keep it going."

The event generally draws a good-sized crowd from around Eastern Ontario and promises to show what it was like farming in this region 75-85 years ago.

The celebration will feature a number of various demonstrations of antique machinery, such as tractors, threshers, hammer mills and many other pieces of equipment from the past. Spectators are encouraged to participate in some of the demonstrations.

The event will also feature a wide variety of events over the two days including, musical acts and an art show.

Folk singer Louise Laurier will perform Saturday at noon, while Raymond LaForest will play Sunday from 9 am until 11 pm and Elise and Company will play from 1-4 pm on Sunday.

Members of the Grenville County 4-H club will take part in the annual plow school Saturday from 10 am until 3 pm.

Also, many crafters will be on hand display their works for sale. A canteen will also be hosted by Antique Wheels in Motion.

Each year as part of the festivities, the group harvests crops and donates them to a charity. In the past the group has donated the money to the World Food Bank but is now looking locally to give their donations.

Slater indicated the group started this last year where, in addition to donating to the World Food Bank, it also made donations to the Food For All Food Bank in Prescott and St. Johns Ambulance.

"This year, we are selling the grain ourselves and making a cash donation to the Canadian Grain Food Bank," explained Slater. "We are also looking at making some donations to some local charities depending on how well things go."

Library has two more reasons to celebrate

MAITLAND NEWS by Jane Fullarton

The Augusta Library Board, which is celebrating ten years in their renovated and expanded facility in Algonquin, has two more reasons to celebrate after they received grants this week from both the Ontario Trillium Foundation and the Brockville Community Foundation.

The library board has received a $25,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation to improve accessibility at the library. The grant will be used to extend and pave the entire parking lot. A designated handicapped parking area will be created. As well, the rear door from the Trillium Reading and Reference Room will be made handicapped accessible and drainage and lighting around the Library will be improved.

Library Board Chairperson Lynda McKittrick was grateful to the Augusta township council and staff who submitted the application on the library's behalf earlier this spring. McKittrick said staff was very helpful preparing the technical part of the application which required drawings and detailed measurements. McKittrick also expressed gratitude to the Trillium foundation for awarding this grant to the library.

The library board also received a grant from the Brockville Community Foundation for over $1,100 to complete the fundraising for the purchase of a new server and software upgrades so that patrons will be able to access the library's collection from their home computer. Patrons will be able to search the library's collection by book title, subject and author and they will be able to see if the book they want is out on loan and they will be able to reserve the book until they can get in to pick it up, without leaving their homes. Patrons will also be able to renew their books on line, provided that they are not on the reserve list, all from home. The Brockville Foundation Grant will be used with a grant already received from Procter and Gamble to complete the project by Christmas.

McKittrick had high praise for the library board members, staff, township council and their staff and community volunteers and donors who have continued to support the library since its expansion. She said, "It has been ten years in this beautiful facility but not ten years of standing still because the people that care about the Augusta library keep asking, 'How can we make it better.' and then they work to do it."

In the past ten years, the library has been automated. They have six computers for patron use, an expanded reference collection and they have created the Trillium Reference and Reading Room.

Festivities at the Augusta Public Library in Algonquin begin Monday and end on Sunday, Aug. 28.

Special events, activities mark 10 years in permanent location

ALGONQUIN ­ A celebration will be held next week to mark the 10th anniversary of the Augusta Public Library at its new facility.

Many special activities are planned for the township facility located on County Road 15 in Algonquin. Although the library in Augusta dates back to the nineteenth century, the first permanent library structure (which incorporates a restored 1833 stone schoolhouse now used as a meeting room) did not open until 1995.

The event-filled week begins with genealogy workshops by Myrtle Johnson on Monday, Aug. 22 from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm in the schoolhouse.

On Tuesday, Aug. 23, artist Thelma Cameron will give painting demonstrations in the afternoon and evening.

Eileen Woodhead will give a talk on heritage gardens on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 10 am, followed by a tour of the library garden. Thursday will feature a traditional rug-hooking demonstration beginning at 1:30 and the Brockville Storytellers at 6:30 pm.

The weekend kicks off with a display of memorabilia by local residents and the Grenville County Historical Society Saturday morning and afternoon (Aug. 27) and a children's heritage craft program starting at 1 pm, followed by an evening with author Mary Cook.

On Sunday afternoon, there will be a family fun day with the Friends of the Augusta Library and a display by Antique Wheels in Motion.

To top off the week-long celebration, there will be an official cake-cutting ceremony and a chicken barbecue.

Tickets for the children's craft program, the evening with Mary Cook and the chicken barbecue can be purchased at the library. There are no admission fees for the other events.

For more information on the Augusta Public Library's week of activities, call 926-2449.

Maynard church celebrates 60 years this weekend

MAYNARD ­ The 60th anniversary of the United Pentecostal Church in Maynard is being celebrated this weekend.

On Friday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 pm, evangelist Rick Stoops will be the special guest at the church located on Charleville Road. A songfest is on tap for Saturday at 2 pm followed by a luncheon and corn boil. A DVD presentation on the 60-year anniversary will be highlighted Saturday afternoon and will be played at other times on the weekend.

Sunday services at 10 am and 6 pm will include special music; Stoops will also speak at both services. All are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 925-4348.

PC leader, new senator to attend Tory fundraiser

LEEDS-GRENVILLE ­ The leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party is scheduled to visit the riding later this week.

John Tory will be a special guest at the Afternoon in the Islands fundraiser for long-time Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman. The event will take place this Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Glen House Resort on the Thousand Islands Parkway.

Runciman stated in a news release he is excited to have the leader and his wife Barb appear at the event. "It gives local people an opportunity to meet him in an informal setting and getting to know John is getting to appreciate what an outstanding premier he can be for our province," the local MPP added.

Former Toronto Maple Leaf great Ron Ellis is also scheduled to appear at the event, as is recent Canadian Senate appointee Hugh Segal.

For more information, call Des at 925-5530 or visit www.lgprovpc.ca.

Union leader has mixed feelings going into meeting with Invista

Strike at Maitland site began two-and-a-half months ago

By Blake McKim, Journal Staff Writer

MAITLAND - After nearly a month of no talks, the people on both sides of the Invista labour dispute are sitting down to talk again.

A meeting between the members of the Bargaining and Grievance Committee of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers (CEP) Union Local 28-0 at Invista Canada Maitland Site, provincial mediator Herman Stewart and Invista staff was set for Tuesday at 10 am at the Royal Brock hotel in Brockville.

Local President Steve Armstrong stated Monday he had "mixed feelings" going into the negotiations. "I'm not sure what they're going to do," he said.

Armstrong added he believes Invista Maitland has been "losing money" since the beginning of the strike.

"The company told us at the last meeting (July 19) they're losing money" Armstrong stated. "The only way they can make money is to get us back to work."

Armstrong had stated last week the union is preparing a counter-offer to present at the next meeting. "We're working on the counter-offer today (Monday)" he added.

Regarding the feelings of the more than 350 union workers who have been on strike since June 4, Armstrong said "People are hopeful (about the negotiations)... They want this resolved." However, he reiterated his feelings that the union will not go back unless an acceptable contract is reached.

"Still, people (on strike are) extremely strong, supportive." he said.

When contacted Monday, Invista spokesperson Line Villeneuve stated the negotiating team on the company's side would include members of the same negotiating team who was there the last time, including Toronto labour lawyer Stewart Saxe.

"We would like to see a settlement, obviously," she stated.

However, Villeneuve also said while Invista would like to see the strike settled, the company is "prepared to wait for the right resolution to put Maitland in a strong competitive position both now and in the future."

Armstrong added the offer which Nitrochem employees recently settled on, and will vote on this week, would be acceptable to the striking workers at Invista. According to him, this offer includes provisions such as a two per cent raise and more money for the company's pension plan. "That's exactly what we're looking for," he stated.

Both the workers at Invista and Nitrochem are members of the same union, with different locals representing each group.

Trillium grant is key to mill addition

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

SPENCERVILLE ­ Saturday was a great day for the Spencerville Mill.

In addition to the opening of the "Pottery Plus" Show and Sale, there was a ribbon-cutting to mark the official opening of an addition which includes washroom facilities and an exterior wheelchair ramp. Frank Noccey, chair of the Spencerville Mill Foundation, referred to the renovations as "a wonderful addition" which will help make the mill "...all that more acceptable and successful."

The lion's share of funding for the project came from a grant of $75,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. Noccey acknowledged the addition would not have been possible without the provincial grant.

John Henderson, a member of the Trillium grant review team, noted the mill foundation presented the merits of the project and persuaded the review team to recommend it just over a year ago. Seeing the work that was done at the mill, Henderson said the decision was a good one.

Among Trillium's objectives are to preserve buildings and enhance economic development opportunities in the community. With new washrooms and handicapped access to the main floor in place, Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Mayor Peggy Taylor said the mill is becoming even more of a "showplace" for the community and a cultural tourist attraction which emphasizes the preservation of local heritage.

Noccey took the opportunity to thank the many volunteers who support the mill and its activities "in many different ways."

He also noted the support of merchants and the community in the effort to make the mill a focal point in the village. Some people are already using the mill as "a stopping spot" as they travel through the Highway 416 corridor, he added.

That sentiment was echoed by Leeds-Grenville MPP Bob Runciman, who said he finds there is "always something new and something happening" when he visits the mill. Runciman also paid tribute to the volunteers and the different groups and agencies responsible for ensuring the future of historic properties such as the Spencerville Mill.

"We all dip into our pockets on occasion," he said.

The Trillium foundation receives $100 million each year from Ontario's charity casinos. In noting the funding arrangement is "somewhat controversial," the MPP referred to the grant which made the work at the mill possible as "one of the good aspects of the casino initiative."

Noccey credited Ed Bush and his crew for their "phenomenal work" on the new structure.

Spencerville Fair ambassador is Toronto bound for annual competition at CNE

By Tim Ruhnke, Journal Editor

MAITLAND ­ Stephanie Connell will soon be spreading the word about the Biggest Little Class A Fair in Eastern Ontario to a big-city audience.

The 2004 Ambassador of the Spencerville Fair will be taking part in the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) Ambassador of the Fairs competition in Toronto this weekend.

Approximately 80 young women and men between the ages of 18 and 25 representing country and rural fairs in Ontario will also be taking part in the 34th annual provincial competition set for opening weekend of the 2005 CNE.

Connell told The Journal last week she is looking forward to the trip/

The event starts Friday morning. Participants will be divided into groups. Some of the contestants will be interviewed on Friday; the rest will be done Saturday. Later that evening after a rehearsal, all the contestants will be on stage and will introduce themselves.

On Sunday, the top seven contestants will be selected. Each of the finalists will make a 90-second speech, and then the judges will select the winner.

Contestants will be judged on personality, poise and their knowledge of subjects discussed at the interviews. Connell expects she will be asked about the Spencerville Fair and her own knowledge of agriculture as well as the history of the national exhibition. "I'm going to read up on everything," she said.

The 2005/2006 CNE ambassador will remain at the Toronto fair until it ends on Labour Day. Connell said she would be able to handle the two-week commitment; she is working at the family farm near Maitland this summer.

Connell noted she has never been to the CNE before, and she looks forward to the experience. She is more interested in seeing the agricultural exhibits than taking in the CNE's well-known midway.

Blue Rodeo tops list of fair entertainment

SPENCERVILLE - The internationally-known Canadian group Blue Rodeo and rocker Kim Mitchell are slated to appear at the 150th edition of the Spencerville Fair.

Blue Rodeo, who have sold millions of albums worldwide, will perform at the fair on Saturday, Sept. 10.

Appearing with them is local group The Posse, which plays new country, classic rock and 1950s-'60s music.

On Friday, Sept. 9, attendees will be entertained by the 80s sound of Canada's Kim Mitchell, whose iconic hits include "Patio Lanterns" and "Go for a Soda." His special guests will be popular group Ambush.

A lower price will be charged for advance tickets, which will be available (cash only) at Frank's Pizza in North Augusta, as well as Spencerville Home Hardware and JoeComputer in the village. Tickets may also be purchased by credit card by calling the Drummond Building at 658-2561 from Tuesday to Saturday from 2-8 pm.

The advance tickets went on sale Aug. 16, and advance sales will close Sept. 7. Tickets may also be purchased at the door on performance nights.

Tickets also entitle ticket holders to free admission to the fair after 4 pm on the day of the concert.

The 150th edition of the Spencerville Fair opens Thursday, Sept. 8.

Dinner is served

PRESCOTT ­ A Master's Hands community supper will be served next Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 6:15 pm at Seaway Christian Church on Churchill Road at Massie Drive.

There is no admission fee to the monthly dinners for the less fortunate. All are welcome to attend.

New grain dryer to help increase capacities at the Port of Prescott

By David Dickenson

Journal Staff Writer

JOHNSTOWN - The Port of Prescott is nearing completion of the installation of a new 100-tonne per hour dryer which should be operating in time for the 2005 harvest season.

The port, which is owned by the Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal, expects to see an increase in bottom line numbers from the new purchase.

Port of Prescott General Manager Bob Hennessy indicated the installation of the new dryer started in June and will allow the business to dry corn at more than ten times the current rate.

"The new dryer is a 100-tonne per hour grain dryer, while the one we currently have and still use has a 10-15 tonne per hour capacity," said Hennessy. "It's a big jump in capacity for us and we did it for a couple reasons. Mainly, it was done to keep up with the wet corn coming in from the fields, which we have had trouble with before."

Hennessy continued, "Previously, we had to stop receiving it because we already had too much. The port wasn't getting all the business that it could and it was also hurting the customer with the wet corn in their time most in need. The last two years we have had to shut off the wet corn in December, so we know the business is there."

Hennessy indicated the new dryer will remedy that problem and also allow the port to possibly bring in more business.

"We can now take wet corn as fast as anyone can send it," said Hennessy. "This will definitely add to our bottom line. It's tough to figure out how much this will add. So much depends on the crop and the moisture level. We'll probably need a year or two to find out what kind of business this will bring us."

Hennessy indicated last year the port brought in about 260,000 tonnes of grain, which was under its capacity.

"We can do more and get the grain levels up through the elevators," explained Hennessy. "We can store up to 150,000 tonnes at one time. Mainly, this will help out with the corn crop, because it is the wettest crop coming in. It seems to be a good twist of fate. This year is supposedly one of the better crops of corn in recent years; we're looking forward to putting the new dryer to use."

Hennessy explained the new dryer won't have any effect on ports personnel; dryer operators are among the 22 full-time staff employed at the elevators.

Cardinal is the place to be Labour Day

CARDINAL - The annual Cardinal Labour Day Festival is getting set to take centre stage from Friday, Sept. 2 to Sunday, Sept. 4.

The festival is put on each year by the Cardinal Community Festival Committee and features a wide variety of events, with this year's theme being "Wheeling Through the Years!"

Events kick off on the Friday with a union get-together in the evening at the Cardinal Legion.

Following the get-together will be the United Food Processors' Union, CAW Local 483 community dance at the Legion; everyone is welcome to attend.

Saturday afternoon will feature public euchre at 1:30 pm at the Legion; there will be a small fee to take part.

Also taking place on Saturday will be a beer garden and hip of beef barbecue for the South Grenville Jr. B Rangers hockey team beside Penalty Shotz. The event will run from 11 am until 8 pm, with tickets in advance for the barbecue, which will be served from 4 pm until 7 pm. Tickets for the barbecue are available in advance from Penalty Shotz or General Dollar & Party Sense.

Sunday will start off with breakfast at the Legion hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary.

The annual Ride'n'Stride for Cancer fundraising event will also be held Sunday morning, with registration from 8 am until 8:45 am and the event starting at the Legion at 9 am.

Bike and carriage decorating contests for children and adults will start at 11 am in the parking lot of the Cardinal Village Square Mall.

Also in the parking lot will be the biggest sunflower contest with the winner earning the right to be in the parade as well as a pizza party for eight.

The annual Cardinal Community Festival Parade will begin lining up on the filled-in portion of the canal at the Village Square Mall at 12:15 pm; the parade starts at 1 pm.

The Cardinal Figure Skating Club will hold a canteen featuring a barbecue and cold drinks at the Legion from 11 am until 6 pm. Also at the canteen will be a registration session for the Cardinal Sea Cadets.

Studio C dance school will be holding a demonstration at the Legion following the parade at 2:30 pm.

Also following the parade at the Legion park will be a concert put on by the Norwood Fire Department Band and children's races put on by Local 483.

Two more concerts left this season

PRESCOTT ­ Carm Aubé's Big Band will perform at the next Sunday evening concert on Aug. 21.

The show at the Kinsmen Amphitheatre starts at 6:30 pm. There is no admission fee, but there will be a collection box at the concert.

In case of rain, the show will take place indoors at the Leo Boivin Community Centre.

The last concert of the 2005 summer season will take place the following Sunday, Aug. 28 and will feature Gary and Mickie Code and The Running Kind.

Dead dog found inside damaged car

SPENCERVILLE ­ Grenville County OPP continue to investigate a sad and unusual case in Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Township.

On Sunday, the owner of an eight-year-old Pomeranian dog found the dog dead in a parked car at her residence on County Road 21 between County Road 22 and Armstrong Road. The woman and a male companion had gone away several days earlier. At that time, the dog had gone missing; this had happened before, and the dog would always return. Someone was watching the residence while the man and woman were away; the dog never returned.

When they came back, they noticed the car (a white 1992 Buick) appeared to have been hit by another vehicle. There was damage to the right passenger side panel, and the windshield was smashed. Blue paint was found on the car.

The badly decomposed body of the dog was then found inside the car; the dog appeared to have suffered severe trauma to the head.

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

OPP investigating dog theft in Johnstown

JOHNSTOWN ­ Officers are investigating the theft of one dog and the attempted theft of another.

Last week, a Sophia Street resident reported her four-year-old Chinese pug had been let out in the back yard on the late evening of Aug. 3. The dog went missing, and a canvass of the neighbourhood and shelters was unsuccessful. The dog is black with a white spot on her belly; she is valued at $600.

On Saturday, an Elizabeth Street resident reported two women described as being in their early 50s pulled up in an older grey vehicle and called for her three-year-old black Shiatsu. This had occurred on Aug. 3 between 7:30 and 8 pm.

Constables Foster and Jones are investigating the respective cases. Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP detachment in Prescott at 925-4221.

Cyclist cut off by car, robbed

EDWARDSBURGH ­ A 17-year-old male was robbed on Smith Road Thursday night.

The Buckwheat Road resident was riding to a residence on County Road 44 when a small, green or dark blue Cavalier-style vehicle with a sunroof came up slowly from behind and then cut him off. One male jumped out of the car and punched the victim in the jaw area; after the victim fell off the bike, a second male got out and punched him in the eye. The two males tried to remove the victim's backpack; he eventually gave it to them. A third male, the driver, remained in the car.

The victim received minor injuries to the face, according to the OPP.

One suspect is described as being six feet in height; the second male had a goatee and a button-up shirt with a dragon or design on it.

Constable Howard is investigating the robbery.

Two-way radios taken from home

EDWARDSBURGH ­ A break-in took place at a Rooney Road residence last Monday, Aug. 8 between 5 and 5:30 pm, Grenville County OPP were told. Entry was gained through the back patio door. Reported missing were two two-way radios valued at $100. Constable Runciman is investigating.

Downtown Prescott to host special event next weekend

PRESCOTT ­ Special activities and a sidewalk sale will take place in downtown Prescott on Saturday, Aug. 27.

The End of Summer/Back to School event is being hosted by the Prescott BIA. Some of the activities have already been set, and others are being finalized.

A portion of King Street West will be closed to vehicles for much of the day.

In the morning, there will be a treasure hunt for children. Participants will be given a list of questions and will have to go up and down King Street to find the answers. Prizes will be awarded.

There will also be an inflatable bouncer for the kids next Saturday.

Round 2 will present a best dressed teddy bear contest. The Prescott-based Air Cadet squadron will have a recruitment and information booth, as will the Girl Guides.

Eva's Art Studio and Gallery will host an "art in the street" show; several artists (scheduled to appear include Evan LeClair, Lorraine Dallas, Eileen Woodhead, Vicki Fawcett, Christine Hillier, Paul Hillier and Eva Neron) will be on hand to paint, sketch or display their works for sale.

An antique yard sale will be held behind Gill's Travel; in front, there will be karaoke for kids.

Live music by The Reasons will be offered in the late morning and early afternoon.

There will also be a Harbour Lites Square Dancing performance near the clock tower. The club is asking spectators to donate items to the Food For All Food Bank; a collection bin will be in place.

The Friends of Windmill Point will operate an old-fashioned lemonade stand.

Children's and youth groups that would like to set up a booth or display table at the event can contact the co-ordinator, Monica Whitney, at 925-1771.

Club about to start new season

BROCKVILLE ­ The Greater Brockville Ad and Sales Club returns from its summer break next month.

The club's next meeting will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at the Brockville Country Club. Social hour starts at 5:30 pm; dinner is served at 6:30.

Guest speaker at the September meeting will be Jim Hulton, coach of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. He also served as head coach of Canada's gold-medal national under-18 summer team in 2002. Hulton's coaching and motivational skills have brought teams to the next level and produce positive attitudes and winning abilities.

To attend the first meeting of the club's 2005-2006 season or for more information, call Sandra Devaney at 342-7961.

Police suspect break-in cases are related

PRESCOTT ­ Grenville County OPP officers responded to 26 calls for service in the Prescott patrol zone last week.

Late last Monday night (Aug. 8), a worker had locked up Hustler Billiards Hall on Henry Street. The worker returned 10 minutes later and observed one male at the front door and another male across the street; both of them ran away when the employee approached. No entry was gained. Police were called; Constable Jones spoke to a male as part of the investigation. Charges are pending. Damage to the door is estimated at $200.

On Tuesday morning (Aug. 9), a break-in at the Riverside Body Shop just around the corner from the arcade was reported. Entry had been gained through a small window. An attempt to pry open a Coke machine was unsuccessful. A small amount of cash was taken from an office, and a computer monitor was smashed. The damage estimate is $200.

Constable Bisson is investigating. Police suspect the two incidents are related.

Constable McDade is investigating the theft of an 18-speed black Dyno bicycle taken from the back yard of a James Street West residence. The theft was reported last Tuesday at 9:35 pm, according to an OPP news release.

A hit-and-run collision was reported Saturday at 11:23 pm. A 1997 Chrysler was parked in the 300 block of King Street West at about 11 pm; when the driver returned, she noticed damage to the driver's side. White paint believed to be from the hit-and-run vehicle was found on the damaged car. Damage exceeded $1,000. The investigating officer is Constable Runciman.

Last Wednesday afternoon, a King Street merchant reported receiving a counterfeit $50 bill (serial number MAN8967355). Similar bills were passed in the Toronto and Belleville areas. A female customer is suspected in this case. Constable Pergunas is investigating.

Anyone with information on these or any other occurrences in Prescott, Augusta or Edwardsburgh/Cardinal is asked to contact the OPP at the detachment in Prescott (925-4221) or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Dial 9-1-1 if it is an emergency.

Memorial service to be held Aug. 28

MAYNARD ­ The 74th annual memorial service at Maynard Cemetery will take place Sunday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 pm.

It will be an open-air service; bring a lawn chair. A social hour with refreshments will follow.

Garden party will help put Prescott on Canada's classical music map

PRESCOTT ­ The Fort Town Concert Association will host a garden party early next month to raise money for a national event to be held in Prescott in 2006.

Jeunesses Musicales of Canada (JMC), a non-profit organization that promotes classical music and the development of Canadian musicians and composers, is bringing its annual congress to Prescott next September. The two-day, three-night event will draw participants from across the country.

The Fort Town association has partnered with JMC to present an annual concert series in Prescott for more than 20 years. For the last several years, visiting musicians have performed free concerts at local schools.

The Fort Town group is committed to raising $10,000 to $15,000 in support of the annual congress.

With that in mind, a garden party fundraiser will be held Saturday, Sept. 3 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm at the home of the Hon. Jean Casselman Wadds on King Street West. The event will include performances by soprano Alana Scott and the Quator Martini string quartet.

There will also be live and silent auctions featuring paintings, pottery, carvings and a quilt donated by local artists. A boathouse weekend and a gondola cruise as well as items donated by local business will also be up for grabs at the auctions.

Refreshments will be served.

For tickets or more information on the garden party, call 925-5050 or visit www.forttownconcertassociation.com.

Have a coffee, help set a record

LEEDS AND GRENVILLE ­ Local residents might help set a new Guinness world record by supporting the Alzheimer Society of Leeds and Grenville.

The annual Alzheimer Coffee Break is set for Wednesday, Sept. 21. Friends, neighbours or co-workers gather to have a coffee and donate money to the society. This year, the society has an ambitious goal of having 26,000 locations across Canada participate in the 2005 event.

The society provides the coffee as well as promotional materials.

In Leeds and Grenville, the society is hoping to raise $10,000 this year. Proceeds help fund research and operate support and educational programs for Alzheimer sufferers and their caregivers.

In order to meet the requirements of Guinness, the Sept. 21 coffee breaks must be held before noon that day.

For more information, call Elizabeth Jadoo at 345-7392 or visit www.alzheimer.ca.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"She's gone; that's all that matters."

Editor's Notebook

Assume the position

As the so-called dog days of summer are about to give way to the annual shock and surprise it is almost time for school to resume and the Spencerville Fair to return for yet another year, some municipalities in the region are dealing with personnel issues or are just beginning to move beyond them. One of the interesting scenarios which is likely to arise once again in the South Grenville area is that of an economic development/tourism position. If an internship to handle those types of duties on a short-term basis is approved by the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF), one of the likely duties of the person hired to fill that job will be to help build a case to create (and fund) a full-time, permanent position.

Especially at election time, just about everybody speaks in favour of economic development. The rest of the time, though, the subject does not often see much in the way of local spending. Sure, there are committees and partnerships involving multiple municipalities, but the bottom line is very little of the bottom line is actually committed to development and tourism at the local level. In fairness, it can be argued putting money into everything from the residential subdivision in the northeast end of Prescott to the Shakespeare festival is evidence of building a diverse economic future for the Prescott area. Yes, the town has a downtown revitalization study with which to work. Yes, there seems to be co-operation among neighbours. Unfortunately, there is no one whose specific purpose is to oversee these and other related projects on an area-wide basis. The united counties has an economic development department, but the need for something closer to home has been recommended by many of the people who have been volunteering their time to serve on ad-hoc committees and advisory boards which have good ideas but little or no money to spend.

We know there is some apprehension on the part of some municipal council members in South Grenville to provide much in the way of direct funding for an economic development position. We also know many local residents would rather see their tax dollars spent on better roads than feasibility studies and schmoozing. Unless there are more people and businesses around to help pay the cost of upgrading those roads, the folks who live and/or operate their businesses here will be left paying the ever-increasing tab.

If there is a way to create a new program which can oversee the economic needs of all communities in the area and can show a return on the investment, we as a community are obligated to give it serious consideration. Besides, some of our volunteers need a bit of a break.

Tim Ruhnke

Shania might be about to turn 40, but she's still the one

THE NEW GUY by Tim Ruhnke

The actual entry date is not for another 11 days, but I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Shania Twain to the 40-Year Club. By joining this exclusive organization, Eileen, you will become a source of inspiration for the other members whose apprehension about turning the big four-ohhh has persisted beyond admission day.

Many of us can understand why you might be feeling a bit down in the dumps about turning 40. You are worried your looks have begun to fade and you have yet to accomplish your goals or make your dreams come true. Having enough money for your older years might also be a growing concern. Okay, so these are not issues for you, Shania, but you are getting older just like the rest of us. That's a good enough reason for me to offer you my support in whatever form you'd like. Maybe you need a babysitter at your estate in Switzerland or your property in New Zealand? Hell, I'd even go back to Timmins if you just want someone to talk to... maybe we could share a poutine or a Don's special.

Turning 40 can be a frightening experience, Shania. I just want you to know I'm here for you and I am willing to do whatever it takes to help you get through this emotional time in your life. Remember, you and I have a few things in common: we are about the same age, we've both spent time up north and neither one of us is really an Indian. Seriously, though, give me a call if you just want to talk. By the way, I have it on good authority you will be in the running to be named the most attractive member of the 40-Year Club. We need someone to replace Courtney Cox-Arquette, who is now 41. Watch out for Teri Hatcher... she's desperate!

Although The Journal has a policy of not publishing thank-you letters to the editor, we do acknowledge the special efforts of groups or individuals who are trying to make a difference in our community.

We received an e-mail recently from Kevin Hobbs on behalf of the cast of the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival's 2005 production of Twelfe Night. In noting the cast expresses its thanks to the Town of Prescott for its "tremendous spirit and grace, Hobbs writes the following: "For those of us who were enjoying Prescott for the first time, the experience was akin to opening a Christmas present, something new and exciting.

"For those of us returning from last year's show, things were better than ever ­ something we thought would be impossible after last year's magical events.

After giving kudos to the festival's directors and supporters, Hobbs adds "with sadness we leave but promise to carry the joy of our time here and will happily spread the word about this beautiful Eastern Ontario town on the St. Lawrence."

People gather downtown to celebrate end of war: 1945

FROM THE ARCHIVES

Aug. 16, 1945

* The end of the Second World War came on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 pm EDT as Japan surrendered to Allied forces. In Prescott, a parade headed by the town band formed in market square. Cars filled with boisterous, noise-making passengers celebrating the end of the war made their way up and down the street. People were singing and dancing in the downtown core, and the band played until late that night. Someone burned a Japanese leader in effigy, and the crowd whooped for joy. Aug. 15 was declared a national holiday.

Aug. 14, 1985

* A Hamilton man has been hired as Prescott's Main Street Canada program co-ordinator. John Quinn, a graduate of the urban and regional planning school at the University of Waterloo, will co-ordinate the three-year downtown revitalization program. The salary ($24,000 in the first year) is being divided between the town and the BIA.

* Augusta council is unhappy with the way the Ministry of Transportation and Communications paved a section of Highway 2 between Blue Church Road and Maitland. Reeve Carl Polite said there has been no end to complaints about the experimental "chip and seal" technique used to resurface the highway. Small stones have come loose and scratched paint on vehicles, according to the reeve. Councillor Keith Matthie suggested the ministry might be capitalizing on the roads "Heritage Highway" designation by "trying to make it (the road) look older."

* Local housing prices are on the rise, according to real estate agent Jan Iacurci. Prices have risen 10 to 15 per cent since early spring. An 1,100-square-foot bungalow with a garage would sell for between $50,000 and $55,000. Lower interest rates were also cited as having a positive effect on the housing market.

* The lighthouse that sits atop the old DLD building on King Street could eventually adorn the breakwater of the proposed marina development, according to civic leaders.

Terry Evanshen says never forget every day of your life is important

FROM THE OTHER SIDE by Jeffrey Morris

It did not bother me that Terry Evanshen did not remember me when I sat with him at Lynx Stadium last Monday night. I had gotten to know him in the 1990s through his work with the CFL alumni, and I had spent a day with he and his family at their Brooklin, Ontario farm writing a magazine feature on him a decade ago.

You may have memories of Terry Evanshen exciting crowds at CFL games or setting records. He has none of those memories. For nearly two decades, he has been living without memories. Every day is another challenge as he tries to piece his life together. Given that, I would have been almost insulted if he had remembered me.

He was a Hall of Fame football player in the CFL. He had a wonderful home life. His success transitioned into business, where he was the International Director of Sales at a large corporation.

Then, just like that, it was all gone.

"It was a Monday," his wife Lorraine once told me of the July 4, 1988 accident that changed their lives. "Terry called home to see if we needed anything. He told Jennifer, one of our daughters, that he would be home in 10 minutes."

Lorraine called and called Terry on his cell phone. She called his office. Minutes turned to hours, and the worry was overwhelming.

Then, just before 9 pm, the police cars roared into the driveway. Terry had been t-boned by a car running a red light. He was in a coma. Life, as he, his family and friends knew it, would be different from that moment on. The driver walked away, uninjured, with a $56 fine.

Terry was in a deep coma for two weeks, followed by a month-long state of semi-consciousness. After two months, he returned to a home he did not know, and to a family and a life he did not remember.

"I can't tell you how wonderful my wife is and how she was able to go through all of this," Terry said. "When I woke up, I didn't know her. I had no memories of her. I had to fall in love with her all over again. It could have been awful, but it all worked out."

While Terry did not know Lorraine, she certainly knew him. They grew up in the same Montreal neighbourhood. Terry was two months older than Lorraine. Their mothers used to go to the park and put them on the same blanket to play.

They grew up together and started dating before high school. They walked to school together every day, even when Lorraine went to a convent school and Terry was at nearby Thomas D'Arcy McGee High School. They remained in touch when Terry went to Utah State on a football scholarship. He began his CFL career in 1965, and in December, 1966, Terry and Lorraine were married. It is almost chilling that, given Terry's situation, Lorraine would be the one by his side and helping him through it all.

"Lorraine was able to teach me about my past and about my football career. It was very difficult for her. I had to learn about my past, but I also had to learn about behaviour. I had to learn what was appropriate and what was inappropriate."

It was not easy in the Evanshen home. Terry's frustrations grew and he had tantrums. Lorraine, at times, felt defeated. Their three daughters had to face the fact that their father was gone, replaced by a man who looked like their father and acted like their father. As hard as it was for the first few years, they learned that this man gave them everything he could and loved them as much as he did before the accident.

The turning point for Terry happened in Puyallup, Washington, outside of Seattle, at the Good Samaritan Hospital for Cognitive Rehabilitation. Because Terry had such a huge impact on me when I met him in the 1990s, I felt it was a spooky coincidence that we had just moved here from Puyallup, and my son was getting treatment at Good Sam for a neurological problem and learning disability.

"I had a moment there," he said. "I saw Nolan Ryan on TV and it was my first recognition in three years. I knew that I was a sports figure, and that I had a focus. I knew I had to face this one day at a time, and that giving up would be too easy."

Terry said that so many people had gone out of their way to help him, but that he was not helping himself. This was not something that Lorraine or his daughters could do for him. Rebuilding his life was something he would have to do for himself.

Today, Terry does a lot of motivational speaking and is often touring with CFL Pro Player Alumni for various events and functions.

"Every day is a challenge, Jeff," he said as we shook hands after the interview. "I am just trying to build my memory bank, and some days are better than others. I hope you tell people how lucky I am ­ not just to have survived the accident, but also because there are so many loving people in my life. Every day of your life is so important. Jeff, never forget that."

I thanked him, and told him that the day I spent with he and his family 10 years earlier had left an enormous impact on me. I wiped my eyes and reached for my sunglasses, not wanting him to see the tear that was about to trickle down my cheek.

As I got in my car and started driving home, my eyes watered over. I started to cry.

I wanted to get home, to be with my wife and my sons and to tell them that I loved them.

As a kid, watching Terry Evanshen made we want to be a better football player. Now, meeting Terry Evanshen has made me want to be a better person.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

There are limits to what the township can afford

The Editor;

To the residents of Edwardsburgh/ Cardinal:

For several months I tried to get this council to take a serious look at the fire department budget of 460,000 of your tax dollars.

I researched 13 other area departments and determined by speaking with the fire chiefs of them, that not only do we have the largest budget (three times that of Prescott), but we also have the greatest number of trucks (10) in service, also the largest honorariums, and the largest number of firefighters.

Did you know we are also paying CPP for some of these "volunteers?"

I went to council to hopefully be heard. They could have done some effective cutting in this department, the only one I had the chance to research, without affecting service.

Folks, we do not require two stations responding to every call, no matter where it is located.

Folks, we do not require up to seven trucks responding to a single car accident.

Folks, we do not need to be paying honorariums larger by far than any other volunteer department.

This never happened prior to amalgamation.

I, for one, am tired of the abuse of this service that we all pay for, because some of us are still angry over amalgamation. It is time to grow up, suck it up and get on with running an efficient township. All it takes is the knowledge and the guts to make some unfavorable decisions.

We have the best-equipped fire department of any I researched. My reason for looking at this department was because I had been informed that they wanted two more new vehicles!

Well, folks, they have been put back in the budget for this year, and you will be paying for them too!

Let me assure you right here that I have always supported this department whole-heartedly, and still do. No one can deny this. But, people, there are limits to what any township can afford, and in my opinion as a business woman, we have reached it.

The fire department is only the tip of an ever-growing, uncontrolled spending spree by this council.

Out of sheer frustration, I completed an application to become a member, to impress upon this council, that I am not going to talk for 10 minutes (all you are allowed now) at a council meeting, be placated and disappear.

Do I feel women belong on the fire department ? No, I do not.

I believe that I am very lonely in caring when it comes to watching my taxes escalate annually as I am told I am the only one complaining.

I have never been paid for any volunteering I have done here, nor would I accept anything.

As taxes continue to increase, my heart goes out to the families with one income, seniors on fixed incomes, and those with lower incomes.

It appears my concern is not shared in my community.

Unfortunately for me, my interest in others was not confined to nursing.

Pat Grant
Spencerville

Let town and its insurers know when you slip and fall

The Editor;

Seniors of Prescott and surrounding area, beware.

Don't trip and fall in our town and expect the town to care, because as far as it is concerned, it is not liable. Homeowners out there, don't you wish you could get some insurance company that covers our town ­ you'd not be liable, either, for a trip and fall on your property.

I'm a senior and on March 21, 2005 I tripped and fell and did severe damage to my right hand. Because I'm a senior and on limited income, and because of extra out-of-pocket expenses, I can't afford a lawyer to pursue the matter more.

My new word for this month is "liable," because the town is not liable for my hand which is supposed to have physiotherapy and will never be the same.

Now, seniors, we have to make it known each time you trip or slip, take it to town hall. In writing letters to the editor, let's let them know we are not alone. Let's make sure their insurers know our sidewalks and roadways need fixing.

All it takes is a pen and paper ­ and plenty of being mad.

Judy Nitschke
Prescott

Firefighters are not doing what they do for the money

The Editor;

My letter is in response to an article in the Aug. 10 edition concerning the Edwardsburgh/Cardinal Fire Department. I don't know what the fire department has done to have such strong feelings against it by Pat Grant.

Speaking for the Cardinal department, I can truly say what these men earn is well-deserved. My husband served for over 25 years. No matter what the occasion, what time of day or night and in what kind of weather, they were called upon to save homes or lives and also risking their own lives, they were there.

I don't know, Mrs. Grant, if you have ever had to use their services (which I hope you have not), but I can tell you no matter what amount of money is being paid to them, it is not enough.

Years ago, my in-laws had a major fire. The fire department was marvellous; they not only saved the house from total destruction, but they were also caring about not tracking up the house any more than they had to. There were a considerate bunch of men.

In the years my husband was a firefighter, he ruined clothing because you do not stop to change out of the clothes you are wearing. He was never compensated for damages, nor did he ever expect any remuneration.

I was wondering if you are fortunate to be accepted as a firefighter, will you serve as long as you did on council? I really do hope you will be accepted so you will know what it is like to walk in the shoes of these men.

I don't know if you are aware a lot of equipment, vehicles and uniforms etc. were purchased by the firefighters and the ladies auxiliary. The money being raised by putting on bingos, bazaars and garage sales, saving taxpayers quite a lot of money.

Also, in Cardinal a few years ago, an addition was added to the fire hall. All of the labour was done by the men on their days off, evenings and weekends. The wives were also involved making lunches. They gave up their personal family outings to get this done. No wages were received.

So before you make your accusations, you should look into what you are talking about.

Also, I think you should be ashamed of yourself for attacking council and the fire department in this regard. The men are doing a job they do not really have to do, and it sure isn't for the money I can tell you that. You should be very grateful to have them.

If you do not like your taxes being raised, there is always an alternative ­ you can move.

Mrs. Dwayne Comstock

Exercise group is taking shape

WALKER HOUSE NEWS by MARNIE LIPPIATT

What a great evening for everyone who joined us for Mamma Mia. Good food, good music, good company!

With the end of summer, it is time to set the fall programs. An afternoon exercise group will be starting on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 4 o'clock. Wear something comfortable and bring a towel or mat for the floor exercise part. Be prepared for a good workout.

Next Tuesday, we will play Scrabble at 7 pm. Call 925-5300 and leave a message if you plan to attend.

Card winners: Monday afternoon bridge ­ 1st, Valerie Schulz; 2nd, Dora Cook; door, Geneva Odell. Fun bridge ­ Glen Morris.

Sea Sharks swim to victory at host meet

CARDINAL ­ The Cardinal Sea Sharks swam to a first place finish against six other teams at their annual swim meet Sunday.

The Sharks had 39 swimmers participating in the meet and were coached by Brooke Jodoin. Cardinal accumulated 806 points, Manotick 367 points, Kemptville 357 points, Iroquois 222 points, Johnstown 207 points, Prescott 151 points and Upper Canada 18 points. The Upper Canada Swim Club participated as an exhibition team.

The following swimmers won medals for top girl in their age category: Melanie Riddell for top six and under girl, Audrey DeJong for top 11 and 12 girl, Carley Sullivan for top 13 and 14 girl, and Charlene Smith for top 15 and over girl.

Results for Cardinal swimmers were as follows:

Six and under girls

Melanie Riddell ­ first in freestyle, first in backcrawl, first in breast stroke

Hunter Fox ­ sixth in freestyle

Alayna Baelde ­ first in butterfly, third in backcrawl, fifth in breast stroke

Six and under boys

Keith Taylor ­ first in butterfly, second in breast stroke, third in freestyle

Danny Patrick ­ fourth in breast stroke, fifth in butterfly, sixth in freestyle

Jacob Heward ­ third in butterfly, fifth in breast stroke, seventh in freestyle

Seven and eight girls

Keisha Halladay ­ first in individual medley, third in breast stroke, fifth in backcrawl

Brittany Moore ­ second in individual medley, fourth in backcrawl, sixth in butterfly

Boys seven and eight

Jacob Baelde ­ second in individual medley, sixth in breast stroke

Jake Buchanan ­ third in individual medley, fifth in butterfly, seventh in freestyle

Bradlee Douesnard ­ second in freestyle, third in breast stroke, fourth in butterfly

Nick Tobin ­ second in butterfly, second in backcrawl, third in freestyle

Jacob James ­ fourth in backcrawl, sixth in freestyle, seventh in breast stroke

Jonas Grant ­ first in butterfly, first in backcrawl, second in breast stroke

Girls nine and ten

Guin Taylor ­ third in butterfly

Madison Moore ­ fifth in backcrawl

Boys nine and ten

Jody Sullivan ­ second in freestyle, fifth in backcrawl, third in breast stroke

Gunner Gill ­ second in backcrawl, fourth in freestyle, fourth in breast stroke

Jesse Buchanan ­ fourth in butterfly, fifth in freestyle, sixth in backcrawl

Holden James ­ fourth in backcrawl, seventh in freestyle, sixth in breast stroke Girls 11 and 12

McKenzie Gill ­ second in individual medley, second in butterfly

Audrey DeJong ­ first in freestyle, first in butterfly, fourth in individual medley

Megan Tobin ­ first in backcrawl, third in butterfly, fifth in individual medley

Erin Douesnard ­ fifth in breast stroke, sixth in individual medley

McKenzie Allen ­ second in freestyle

Boys 11 and 12

Shane Riddell ­ second in individual medley, third in freestyle, third in butterfly

Nathan Biccum ­ fourth in butterfly, sixth in freestyle, fifth in breast stroke

Girls 13 and 14

Carrie Calhoun ­ first in individual medley, first in butterfly, third in freestyle

Holly Alexander ­ second in individual medley, second in backcrawl, third in butterfly

Jessica Halladay ­ sixth in individual medley, second in breast stroke

Carley Sullivan ­ first in freestyle, first in backcrawl, first in breast stroke

Amanda Adams ­ fourth in backcrawl, sixth in freestyle, fifth in breaststroke

Boys 13 and 14

Danny Calhoun ­ first in breast stroke, third in butterfly, third in freestyle

Girls 15 and over

Charlene Smith ­ first in individual medley, first in freestyle, first in breast stroke

Lucy Jodoin ­ second in individual medley, second in freestyle, second in butterfly

Erika MacDonald ­ first in butterfly, first in backcrawl, third in freestyle

Amanda Riddell ­ second in backcrawl, second in breast stroke, fourth in freestyle

Girls eight and under

Cardinal Mermaids (Alayna Baelde, Melanie Riddell, Brittany Moore) ­ fourth in freestyle relay and third in medley relay

Boys eight and under

Kalla's Boys (Nick Tobin, Keith Taylor, Danny Patrick) ­ second in freestyle and medley relay

Brooke's Boys (Jacob Heward, Jake Buchanan, Bradlee Douesnard) ­ third in freestyle and medley relays

Girls nine and ten

Cardinal Sea Horses (Madison Moore, Guin Taylor, Keisha Halladay) ­ fourth in freestyle relay and fifth in medley relay

Boys nine and ten

Cardinal Lady Lumpa Lamas (Gunner Gill, Holden James, Jody Sullivan, Jesse Buchanan) ­ first in freestyle and medley relay

Girls 11 and 12

Ryan's Girls (McKenzie Gill, Dawn Wright, Erin Douesnard) ­ third in freestyle and medley relays

Joel's Girls (Emma Patrick, Audrey Dejong, Megan Tobin) ­ fourth in freestyle and medley relay

Girls 13 and 14

Finding Nemo (Holly Alexander, Carrie Calhoun, McKenzie Allen) ­ first in freestyle and medley relay

Sand Crabs (Amanda Adams, Jessica Halladay, Carley Sullivan) ­ second in freestyle and medley relays

Boys 13 and 14

Evil Flying Monkey Fish (Nathan Biccum, Beau Jodoin, Shane Riddell, Danny Calhoun) ­ third in freestyle and medley relays

Girls 15 and over

Cardinal Deer Hunters (Lucy Jodoin, Erika MacDonald, Amanda Riddell, Charlene Smith) ­ first in freestyle relay and medley relay

Prescott swimmers compete in Cardinal

CARDINAL ­ A number of Prescott Piranhas team members took part in the Cardinal Sea Sharks swim meet Sunday.

Results for the Prescott swimmers are as follows:

Six and under

Emily Norton ­ third, breast stroke; fifth, freestyle; seventh, butterfly

Sarah Crozier ­ fourth, breast stroke; eighth, freestyle and butterfly

Hannah Render ­ second, backstroke, breast strke, front

McIntyre Render ­ first, backstroke; second, front; seventh, breast stroke

Seven and eight

Paige Stufko ­ first, backstroke; second, breast stroke; third, freestyle

TerriAnna Libby ­ seventh, butterfly and breast stroke

Meagan Render ­ eighth, breast stroke

Lindsay Render ­ third, butterfly and breast stroke; fourth, frontcrawl

Nine and ten

Mallory Gilson ­ fourth, butterfly and individual medley; fifth, freestyle

Jodie Judd ­ fifth, butterfly; seventh, backcrawl

Keayra Goodmurphy ­ sixth, butterfly; eighth, backcrawl

Thirteen and 14

Holly Crozier ­ fifth, butterfly

Fiddle around at the mill Thursday

SPENCERVILLE ­ The last of three weekly concerts at the Spencerville Mill is set for this Thursday, Aug. 18 from 7:30 to 8:30 pm.

The Rambling Fiddlers will play some old-time/Celtic music on what promises to be a lively evening.

Donations are accepted. Seating will not be provided, so bring a lawn chair and enjoy the music.

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

The Cardinal Sea Sharks also won the Chesterville swim meet held Saturday.

Results from the Chesterville meet will be published next week.

Prescott Golf Club repeats as Border League champs

JOYCEVILLE - The Prescott Golf Club successfully defended its championship last Sunday at the 57th annual Border League Golf Tournament at the Colonnade Golf and Country Club in Joyceville.

The tournament consisted of 10-man teams from eight local area clubs including Smiths Falls, Gananoque, Colonnade, Cornwall, St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, Summer Heights, Morrisburg and Prescott.

Each team consisted of eight of the club's better golfers, one senior and one junior player as well as VIPs from each club whose scores do not count. The top nine scores of the ten players are tallied.

The team of Phil Patterson, Claude Labranche, Drew Edmunds, Tory Deschamps, Kevin Byrd, Dale Walker, Steve Daoust, Rob Kimmerly, Dave Gill (senior) and Braden Miller (junior) captured the tournament by shooting a total combined score of 696 to narrowly defeat Gananoque by two strokes.

Cornwall finished third with a score of 708 followed by Colonnade with 719, St. Lawrence University with 723, Smiths Falls with 727, Summer Heights with 740 and Morrisburg with 742.

Fresh off a win at the Whig-Standard tournament last Saturday in Kingston, Patterson shot a one under par 70 to win the low gross of the day, while Prescott's Steve Barlow won the low VIP player with a score of 78 and Sam Lamacchia won the President's Trophy with a low net of 64.

Patterson also won the long drive contest with a drive of 374 yards.

MacKay scores ace at PGC

PRESCOTT - Prescott golfer Heather MacKay scored a hole-in-one Thursday, Aug. 11 at the Prescott Golf Club.

MacKay notched the ace on the 135-yard, 17th hole by using her 4-iron.

She was playing with Anne Miller, Marg Barton and Bonnie Labranche.

Roebuck midget fastball team wins Augusta Minor ball title

NORTH AUGUSTA - The Roebuck midget boys fastball team capped off their nearly perfect season by winning the Augusta Minor Ball Midget Boys End of Season Tournament Sunday, Aug. 7 in North Augusta.

The mighty Roebuck team capped the tournament with a perfect 3-0 record including a 7-0 victory over Lyn and a 7-3 win over Kitley in the opening games.

In the final, Roebuck continued its strong play with a 9-4 victory over North Augusta to capture the tournament title. Kurtis Summers and Andrew DeDekker led Roebuck to the win with each belting a pair of two-run home runs while also adding a single apiece. Luke Meppelder had two doubles for Roebuck in the win, while Wes Polite added a triple and single.

Summers started the final and pitched three innings allowing four runs while striking out two, while DeDekker came on in relief to pitch four shutout innings with seven strikeouts.

Jordie Finucan led North Augusta with a home run and a single, while Chris Hall and Justin Marshall spit pitching duties. Hall pitched four innings allowing six runs, while Marshall closed out the final three innings allowing two runs.

Roebuck finished the season with only one loss and now gets set to take part in the provincial championships Aug. 20 in Toanche (near Midland).

Roebuck's midget team also took part in this past weekend's Augusta Men's League Fastball Tournament as a tune-up for the provincials.

Members of the championship Roebuck team are Meppelder, DeDekker, Wes Polite, Summers, Matt Alkerton, Eric Knapp, Jeff Byrd, Mike Armstrong, Eric Selleck, Greg Conlin, Kyle Somerville, Jimmy Utman, Ryan Landon and coaches Steve Polite and Darcy Alkerton.

Consolation final starts Thursday

Spencerville has advanced to the two-game, three-point consolation final of the North Leeds Men's Fastball League.

The Spencerville team defeated Maynard 3-0 and 11-9 to win the four-point semi-final series.

Spencerville will host Greenbush this Thursday, Aug. 18. Greenbush defeated Domville by scores of 3-2 and 7-6 to win the other semi-final series.

Deschamps wins

IROQUOIS ­ Tory Deschamps of the Prescott Golf Club had the low round at the men's open at the Iroquois Golf Club Saturday.

Deschamps won the 1st gross in A division with an 18-hole score of 66.

Wickware scores hat trick in Under-9 Clarica's 10-0 victory

PRESCOTT - The Prescott and District Soccer Association (PDSA) regular season is winding down and teams are making their final pushes to win division titles.

Auston Wickware had one of the best performances of the week scoring a hat trick to lead Clarica to a 10-0 victory over Cassidy's Engraving and Trophies in Under-9 soccer action.

Liam Marcus and Jenna Merkley each netted a pair of goals for Clarica in the win, while Declan Colwell, Nathan Colwell and Emily Byers each added singles.

Other PDSA results include:

Under-18

Southport 7

Joshua Rupert (2), Jessica Rupert, Orry Thorpe, Kris Maloney, Nick Wert, Jordan McDougall

Kriska Holdings Ltd. 0

No goal scorers

Grenville Towing 2

Josh Joudoin (2)

Gateway Packaging 1

Dina Floros

Southport 3

Jordan McDougall, Joshua Perrin, Joshua Rupert

Grenville Towing 1

Josh Whalen

DWJ Plumbing & Sons (3)

Clayton Dunnington (2), Cody Haché

Gateway Packaging 1

Denis Heldens

Under-14

Gold Key Realty 3

Alanna Lasenba (3)

Alarca 3

Sean Perrin (2), Michael Barkley

Watermark Printing 3

Jamie Sturgeon (2), Mitchell Grant

Canadian Tire 1

Bobby Watson

Pete's Music Exchange 3

Andrew Bernard (2), Troy Armstrong

Sandcastle Marketing & Design 1

David Suatac

Rick's Awnings 8

Kyle Jenson (3), Scott Stephenson (3), Allison Dedekker (2)

Kriska Holdings 1

Brad Phillips

TNT Dynamite Signs 3

Mitchell Spicer (2), Aaron Snider-Ziai

Gold Key Realty 1

Riley O'Brien

Sandcastle Marketing & Design 4

David Suatac, Matthew Suatac, Lee Charlebois, Rik Champagne

Alarca 3

Sean Perrin (2), Michael Barkley

Watermark Printing

Rick's Awnings

Game rained out

Pete's Music Exchange

Canadian Tire

Game rained out

Under-11

Hansen's Kavity Kickers 7

Nicholas Heykoop (2), Dylan Dorey (2), Tyler Simpson, Taylor Donaldson-Gilligan, Jesse Kennedy

Shriners 0

No goal scorers

Giant Tiger 3

Tyler Streekstra (2), A.J. Larocque

Beach Home Hardware 3

Cole Burchell (2), Dillan Ault

Dr. Mac's Attackers 1

Matthew Scott

Seaway Valley Pharmacy 1

Zachary Shankar

Prescott Family Chiropractic 4

Paul Dejong (2), Andrew White, Chris Hendriks

Tropical Exposure 2

Brandon Visser, Anelie Norton

Grenville Castings 8

Matt Courtney (2), Aaron Scott, Broydon Stufko, Isaac Scott, Derik Bourgeois (3)

B.W. Freer Electrical 1

Amir-Reza Hajarii

Shriners

Grenville Castings

Game rained out

Tropical Exposure

Beach Home Hardware

Game rained out

Prescott Family Chiropractic

Dr. Mac's Attackers

Game rained out

B.W. Freer Electrical

Seaway Valley Pharmacy

Game rained out

Giant Tiger

Hansen's Kavity Kickers

Game rained out

Under-9

Grenville Pharmacy 3

Kevin Richards, Phillip Boyd, Connor Pennett

Prescott Kiwanis 3

Curtis Ross (2), Jordan Morasse

Clarica 10

Auston Wickware (3), Liam Marcus (2), Jenna Merkley (2), Declan Colwell, Nathan Colwell, Emily Byers

Cassidy's Engraving 0

No goal scorers

Prescott Kiwanis 5

Zachary Shankar (5)

Colour Pallette 2

David Armstrong (2)

Splash Well Drilling 2

Eoin Carr, Jennifer Hoogwerf

Danani Flooring 1

Emma Dukelow

Grenville Pharmacy 5

Kevin Richards (2), Payton Selleck (2), Connor Pennett

Cassidy's Engraving 0

Clarica 2

Declan Colwell, Nathan Colwell

Danani Flooring 1

Damian Peladeau

Prescott Kinsmen 3

Zachary Shankar 3

Prescott Kiwanis 2

Curtis Ross, Jordan Morasse

Splash Well Drilling 8

Eoin Carr (3), Jennifer Hoogwerf (2), Benjamin Pickard, Steven Cucman, Emma Wilkinson

Colour Pallette 1

Stephanie Henry

Under-7

Tropical Pools & Spas 8

Cameron Beaver (7), Tyler Buote

Royal Bank 2

Connor Ladouceur, Ethan Jackson

St. Lawrence Printing 5

Nicholas Asbreuk (3), Spencer Ross (2)

Compendium Group Inc. 1

Cameron Murray

Hometown Heating 1

Devan Hutchinson

Prescott I.D.A. 0

No goal scorers

Brent Scott Insurance 3

Cole Cameron (3)

M.T.J.B. Daycare 1

Abbygale Fahrngruber

Windmill Web Inc. 4

Austin Limburg, McIntyre Render, Teri-Anna Libby, Elizabeth Cameron

T.D. Canada Trust 2

Jacob Turcotte (2)

St. Lawrence Printing 3

Nicholas Asbreuk (2), Benjamin Ross

Windmill Web Inc. 0

No goal scorers

M.T.J.B. Daycare 12

Brody Ranger (3), Braden Noyes (3), Hannah Arthurs, Samual Fahrngruber, Hayden Sayeau, Lucas Stoddard, Nicholas Harcus

Prescott I.D.A. 3

Brooklyn Kennedy (3)

Brent Scott Insurance 3

Cole Cameron (3)

T.D. Canada Trust 1

Jacob Turcotte

Compendium Group Inc. 4

Cameron Murray (4)

Royal Bank 0

No goal scorers

Tropical Pools & Spas 7

Cameron Beaver (4), Chad Fretwell (3)

Hometown Heating 3

Cameron Jones (3)

Under-5 (Playoffs)

Star Security 4

Megan Henry (4)

Portraits by C. Endicott 2

Cooper Kingston (2)

Chevron Construction 6

Benjamin Davy (2), Ryan Green (2), Melina Farmer (2)

Beck's Construction 3

Brooke Crowder (3)

Playit Star 5

Tanner Murray (2), Tyler Watkins (2), Daylia Peterson

Prescott Chiros 3

Gavin Denison (3)

Grenville Fish & Game 4

Benjamin Milburn (4)

Tichborne Auto Supply 4

Karley Heystead (2), Nathan Barkley, Kaitlyn Barkley

Get ready to enter The Zone

PRESCOTT ­ Youngsters are invited to enter The Zone.

The program at Seaway Christian Church on Churchill Road will run from Monday, Aug. 29 to Wednesday, Aug. 31 from 1 to 4 pm. The Zone is open to children between the ages of seven and 11. There will be activities, games, snacks and more.

To register or for more information, call Mrs. C. at 925-3438.

Chamber of Commerce golf tournament set for Sept. 14

PRESCOTT - The 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.

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

Support local palliative care by playing in Sept. 7 tourney

BROCKVILLE ­ This year's palliative care golf tournament will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at the Brockville Country Club.

The Friends of St. Vincent have raised $672,000 in the first 11 years of the tournament. The 2005 goal is to raise $80,000 for local palliative care services based at the St. Vincent de Paul site in Brockville.

These palliative care services provided to local patients and their families are not funded by a provincial ministry; they rely on the support of the community.

There are still a limited number of spots available for golfers; sponsorships are also available. For tickets or more information about the 2005 palliative care golf tournament, call 342-4461, ext. 2271.

Dinner tickets still available

BROCKVILLE ­ The seventh annual prostate cancer research golf tournament is a sell-out.

This year's event will take place Friday, Aug. 26 at Highland Golf Club. Proceeds from the tournament will be shared by the Kingston and Ottawa regional cancer centres. In addition to the golfing, there will be a golf ball drop, raffle and silent auction. Bids are updated at www.brockvillehighland.com.

Donations are welcome; dinner tickets are still available. Call Cathy Hamilton at 342-7883.