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Happy Halloween from Vanier’s EarlyAct Club Students from Vanier Public School’s EarlyAct Club were warmly received by the Vanier Drive neighbors on October 21st as they delivered jack-olanterns they had carved themselves during class earlier in the week. Pictured above are back row, left to right, Vincent Lavigne, McKenzie Steenwyk, Corbin Evans, Myah Reyes, Justin Campbell, Alex Legace, Justin Bryce, Maggie Bauder, and Rebecca Carr. Front row; Nawra Roya, Jasmine Lennox, Darren Mulder, Kyle Pearce, Jayden Coughler, Ashton Blair, Connor Bigelow and Emily Thomas. Photo by Austin de Luis
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After 150 days A look into what’s new for the Brockville Police Service By
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There is one thing that is clear when speaking to the city’s new Police Chief after his first 150 days in office: the Brockville Police Service has many strengths, but like any other organization, there is always room for improvement. John S. Gardiner took the position on June 1, and unlike some preconceived notions that the former ‘big city’ cop, he hasn’t come in with sweeping changes. “The Brockville Police Service does a great many things
“Sometimes an outsider or someone new to a group can give a critical eye because it is looked at through a different perspective.” very well,” said Gardiner. “I wouldn’t want to change any of these things simply because they may differ from other departments I have worked in before.” Like anyone heading into a new position in a different organization, Gardiner has spent a good portion of his time getting to know the department and the membership. “I spent some of my early time looking at what worked and what needed improvement,” said Gardiner. “Sometimes an outsider or someone new to a group can give a critical eye because it is looked at through a different perspective.” There are four major initiatives currently underway that began in the first months of Gardiner’s tenure as Chief. The first was an organizational review that is designed to analyze the department, making sure the correct staff are in their most effective places within the membership. This project is headed up by Deputy Chief Lee MacArthur and will happen every five years to ensure the Brockville Police Services (BPS) maintain the highest level of efficiency. The second was a performance appraisal policy that is designed to be user-friendly and that will give each mem-
Cody Monds is the artist who drew this WITS poster, one of many on display in the gym at St. Francis Xavier.
Keeping their WITS about them St. Francis Xavier Grade 3 student Memphis Halladay and Brockville Police Sergeant Doug Locke share the WITS handshake during an assembly at the Catholic elementary school on Thursday morning. St. Francis Xavier is the first school in the region to take part in the WITS (Walk away, Ignore, Talk it out, Seek help) program, which helps younger students develop skills needed to handle conflicts with others. Emergency service professionals and parents also play a role in the effort to prevent bullying and victimization. In addition to practising the handshake, students were deputized and received special badges from Police Chief John Gardiner. PHOTO BY TIM RUHNKE
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ber an evaluation that is documented on their contributions to the department. “This is something I feel every member of the organization has a right to know,” said Gardiner, adding that this tool will give the user an accurate assessment of the things they are doing well and the areas that can be improved upon. Some of the areas of assessment include communication skills, leadership, decision making ability and teamwork. The third was the forming of a policy and procedures committee spearheaded by Inspector Scott Fraser to review current protocols. The committee will decide adequacy standards and provide direction from specific successes and shortfalls in the history of the BPS. “This committee will help prioritize the policies that will be changed or revised,” said Gardiner, of the standing committee that he describes as a residual entity that will always ensure the department is under review. The fourth is the policy behind the promotional process. Sergeant Ed Stone is coordinating the effort to get the new policy in place. “I wanted to make sure it was fair and equitable,” said Gardiner. Something that hasn’t been documented correctly in a previous article that appeared in another local publication is that Gardiner spent his summers as a child just west of Brockville where he recalled his time as a ‘river rat’. “I would spend hours each day on the river,” said Gardiner about his early memories spending time at the family cottage on the St. Lawrence River. Gardiner has always had roots in the city, primarily on his mother’s side of the family. “I work in my community,” said Gardiner. “I live where I work and this means a lot to me.”
Feds make three-year, $30-million commitment The federal government has renewed the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) for three years, it was announced on Friday. The $30-million commitment - part of Budget 2011 - will provide new opportunities for business and people in the region, according to Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Gary Goodyear. EODP originated as a federal initiative in 2004 and has been renewed for one- or two-year terms. This is the first time a three-year commitment has been made.
Community futures development corporations throughout the region oversee the FedDev Ontario program at the local level. EODP funding is delivered in the South Leeds area by 1000 Islands CDC and in Augusta, Prescott and Edwardsburgh/Cardinal by Grenville CFDC. Applications for 2011-2012 will soon be accepted once program delivery details are finalized, said Grenville CFDC Executive Director Heather Lawless. In noting the three-year investment is great news, Lawless acknowledged the efforts of Leeds-Grenville MP Gord Brown and his Conservative caucus col-
leagues in securing the longer-range commitment to the program. Business development and community innovation are the two areas in which proposals for the renewed EODP will be considered. There will also be an emphasis on collabora-
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Rotary gala raises $11,500 for revitalization project The Rotary clubs of Brockville and the Thousand Islands held a gala at the Mill Restaurant on Thursday evening last week as another in the set of fundraisers for the revitalization of Rotary Park. The initial goal for the evening was to raise $10,000, which was exceeded with a total of $11,500. “The event was a great success,” said event chair Darren Gallacher, adding that aside from the fundraising goal, the night was a great networking event and saw many laughs from enter-
tainer Terry Hart. Gallacher wanted to thank the group of sponsors which included Home Hardware Building Centre (platinum), 1000 Islands Toyota, Collett Surveying/Collett Consulting and Design, Canarm, Pastime Motors, 401 Electric (gold sponsors), and several others. “This night was made possible by the generosity of our sponsors and everyone who attended to support the event,” said Gallacher. “We hope to build on this success and make this an annual event in years to come.”
(From left) Gallacher, Home Hardware Building Centre manager Stefanie Chauvin, revitalization of Rotary Park chair Brent Collett, Home Hardware Building Centre owner Paul Blakney and Rotary Club of Brockville president Tom Harrington. Photo by Austin de Luis
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The Kingston Home Builders’ Association (KHBA) has elected Gord McCrady as its president for 2011-2012. McCrady, account manager for Direct Energy’s Builder Group, was sworn in on Friday. This is the Brockville resident’s second stint as president; he served in that role in 2009-2010 and as past-president last year. He has also been chair of the association’s home and renovation show since 2006.
KBHA represents 190 member companies that build 80 per cent of new housing in the Greater Kingston area, employ more than 2,000 people and generate more than $50 million to the regional economy. McCrady also serves as chair of the AMJ Campbell Shorty Jenkins Classic World Curling Tour event held at Brockville Country Club each September and is a member of the Riverfest board of directors.
EarlyAct Club raises $1,798 from Terry Fox Run The EarlyAct Club from Vanier Public School raised $1,798.82 from this year’s Terry Fox Run, almost tripling their numbers from last year’s fundraiser. Pictured above at left to right are; EarlyAct Treasurer Curtis Pike, President Rebecca Carr, and Vice-President Michael Lamers. Photo by Austin de Luis
Rotary gets a history lesson at First Presbyterian The Rotary Club of Brockville received a guided tour through the history of the First Presbyterian Church on Monday evening from Reverend Dr. Allan Duncan. Duncan guided Rotarians through the churche’s 200 year history showing old photos and information. Pictured above are from left to right; Rotarians Dave Shaw, James K. Carlyle, Allan Morgan, Fred Gilbert and Duncan. Photo by Austin de Luis
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Enterprise centre names entrepreneur of year Terry-Ann Hare is proud to be following in her father’s footsteps. The owner of Beauty Inside Healing Arts and Esthetics is the recipient of the 2001 Entrepreneur of the Year award presented by the Leeds & Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre. Hare was honoured as part of the Bridges to Better Business conference held at CJ’s in Brockville on Thursday. Hare is a Brockville native who closed her Kingston business are moved with her husband and children back home about three years ago. After working as manager of a pharmacy cosmetic department, she launched Beauty Inside in a newlyrenovated location on Kincaid Street last November. Hare is a certified reflexologist, esthetician and reiki master who also has certification in Indian head massage and hot stone massage. The healing arts studio offers a range of treatments and services, including hairstyling. The annual award recognizes entrepreneurs that show perseverance, patience and versatility. Wendy Onstein, the centre’s executive director, said Hare has learned many lessons during the past year, “but this woman gets it. She knows that building relationships and adding value to the services she provides is paramount to the success of her business and she does it.” The centre worked with Hare to assist with start-up and marketing. She also took part in a business success coaching program with other entrepreneurs. The award recipient serves on the DBIA beautification committee and as Brockville Women in Business communications director. She also supports local organizations such as Girls Inc. and the operatic society. Hare’s mother, husband, kids and brother were led into the back of the hall just before Onstein introduced the winner, for whom the honour was a surprise. They later joined her at the front after she received the award from Onstein. “This is the fireworks for me right now,” an emo-
Terry-Ann Hare’s family applauds when she is named entrepreneur of the year. Event organizers sneaked them into the back of the hall at CJ’s just before the announcement was made. Hare did not know in advance that she had been selected.
Managing your Money The history and myths of retirement Victor Dorey – Consultant There are the dictionary definitions of retirement -- withdrawal from work because of age; the time that follows the end of someone’s working life; withdrawal into privacy or seclusion -- and there’s the reality of retirement as you are either close to or already experiencing it – and it doesn’t have much to do with any of these dictionary definitions. Let’s look back to get a good view of the real shape of the ‘new’ retirement.
A brief history of retirement
Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient Terry-Ann Hare and Wendy Onstein, manager of the Leeds & Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre, read a congratulatory certificate from MPP Steve Clark at the Bridges to Better Business conference held at CJ’s on Thursday. Hare is owner of Beauty Inside on Kincaid Street. The annual award is presented by the enterprise centre, which hosted the conference. PHOTOS BY TIM RUHNKE
tional Hare remarked. She also proudly noted that she is following in the footsteps of her father Roger Moran, a businessman who passed away nearly four years ago. Previous recipients of the entrepreneur award are Brockville Farmers’ Market, Jacqui Lysko and Stephanie Saunders (It’s How You Wear It). Bridges was hosted by the small
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• Retirement is a relatively recent development in human history. The ‘industrial age’ of the late 18th and early 19th century replaced an economy based on manual labour with one dominated by machine-based industries. Still, the demands of physically exhausting labour made it almost impossible for ‘older’ workers to stay on the job. It was easy for them to buy into the idea of retirement as they hit their sixth decade. • The cornerstone of Canada’ retirement income system, the Old Age Security (OAS) program began in 1927 and was updated in 1952 to provide a modest pension to eligible seniors as early as age 60. Among many subsequent amendments: the introduction of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (1967); the establishment of the Spouse’s Allowance (1975); and the extension of benefits to same-sex common-law partners (2000). • Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs) were first introduced in 1957. • The Canada Pension Plan/Québec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP) were enacted in 1965 to provide a monthly income to retirees as early as age 60 with payments dependent on how much a person paid into the plan while working. • The most significant retirement trends over the past 30 years are
driven by people retiring earlier and living longer. That means the period over which retirees must fund their retirement has increased significantly from an average of five years in 1970 to approximately 20 years today – and is expected to reach 30 years in the near future.
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State Farm presents Friday Night Feats contest Offering schools a chance to improve through creative thinking State Farm Insurance hit the gridiron this fall with Friday Night Feats, a contest for high schools to show their love of football while offering a chance to win up to $17,500 in the process. The contest began with submissions on August 25th and schools have until November 28th to upload their favorite football videos, showing the ‘wow’ factor from athleticism, impact on the game and creativity of the play. Local State Farm agents Rick Beer and Mark Neuman have shown their support for the contest with displays at the Brockville Bowl and Brockville Braves games to help spread the word to local schools. This is a great opportunity for the students and teachers to help themselves. With many budget cuts over the past few years, some programs have been lost and the funds from winning the contest would go a long way to ensuring other programs are don’t share a similar fate. There are many chances to win funds. Each of the 52 finalists from across Canada and the United States receive $2,500 with the top three getting an additional $5,000, $10,000 and $15,000 respectively. The program offers a total of $162,000 that will be dispersed through 52 schools that reach the list of finalists. Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School took the grand prize last year, winning $17,500. If a school from Cornwall can do it, why not Brockville? Students, get your ideas together and get them on film. This week’s high school playoffs are the perfect opportunity to get some exciting footage that could go a long way to improving your school. A great football play that shows the ‘wow’ factor coupled with an exciting crowd shot could produce the submission that reaches the finals. Get creative and show your school spirit. New equipment, books or improving school facilities are possible uses for the winning school. This is the students chance to improve their school and leave their legacy. For more information visit http://fridaynightfeats.com/ fnf/. Check the Canadian zone and vote for one of the three submissions from St. Mary, TISS or Brockville Collegiate. Two of the Canadian submissions will be chosen as a finalist. Austin de Luis
The group consists of Mayor Dave Henderson, councilors David Lasueur, and Leigh Bursey, who is the team captain, Brockville and Area Community Foundation (BACF) Executive Director David Dargie, Austin de Luis, St. Lawrence College (SLC) student council president Jon Poirier and Youth Advisory council member Brodie Somerville.
Movember – Changing the face of men’s health A group made up of local pillars, mixed with a few fresh faces will be raising money for men’s health this year by participating in Movember, a global initiative that has been increasing in popularity every year since its origin in 1999 in Adelaide Australia. “We have a good mix in our team this year,” said Bursey, adding that he is dedicating this year’s campaign to the late Jack Layton. The group will be hoping to add some new members leading into the start of the month-long fundraiser on November 1st. “We would welcome anyone who wants to sign up to join our team,” added Bursey. The fundraiser has garnered great support from the community in the past, mixing a good cause with the retro-fashion of grow-
ing a mustache. “It is really about having an excuse to grow a mustache while avoiding ridicule,” said Henderson, recalling his high school days, the last time he grew a proper mustache. Some members of the team have set personal fundraising goals with Dargie setting a mark of $1,000 and Bursey at $500. Poirier, president of the student council at SLC was asked by Bursey to join the group, giving the team a young leader and exposure to the students. “We will be promoting this through the council,” said Poirier. “We are creating posters with barcodes that link your smart phone directly to the team web page. You can learn more about the team by visiting www.movember.com or by viewing the facebook page, Team Brockville-Strong.
Saganash to visit Brockville Nov. 2 Federal NDP leadership candidate Romeo Saganash will appear at a non-partisan event in Brockville next week. The fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Canada will be held at the public library on Buell Street on Wednesday, Nov. 2 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. There is no admission fee; cash donations will be accepted.
Saganash is a law school graduate, environmentalist and former deputy grand chief of the Grand Council of the Cree who serves as MP for a Northern Quebec riding. He will talk about his personal and professional journey and share stories of his friend, the late Jack Layton, to raise awareness of the toll taken by prostate cancer.
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On November 11th, Canadians remember communities across Canada, thousands of the generations of men and women in uni- families will stand before memorials and form who have answered the call of duty and cenotaphs for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. served our country. There are many other ways From World War I, when CanCanadians can be active in sayada first proved our strength and determination as a young COMMENTARY ing “thank you.” As a student, Your FREE Guide to Area Homes Inside! one could research the story nation, to our work in AfghanFROM YOUR Proudly Serving BroCKville, PreSCoTT and Surrounding CommuniTieS of a family member, friend or istan and around the globe toMP www.thebrockvilleobserver.ca the neighbour who served Canday, the courage and sacrifice by Gord Brown ada in wartime or peacetime. of the members of our military Tell that person’s story, and remain constant. It’s certain that the conflicts of today look describe how his or her life was affected by Editor/Sales Manager much different than those in the past. How- their service. Austin de Luis One could visit a local nursing home and ever, it is still fathers, mothers, sons, and Contributing Writers Prescott News Editor daughters who put everything on the line to spend time with those from the wartime Rod Charlton Doug Grant Tim Ruhnke up for what they believe in – the values generation. Perhaps, write a letter to a CanRebecca Bredin Russ Dissotell Publisher/Editor Contributingstand Writers tim@observernews.ca Lauren Smith Cyndy Robinson adian Armed Forces member posted in CanJeffrey Morris Rod Charltonthat we as Canadians hold dear. Tom Allnutt Monica O’Grady Russ Disotell For the rest of us who owe our freedom ada or overseas. Advertising Consultants Catherine Durnford-Wang News Reporters Investors Group Catherine Cavanagh Jeff Rogers 613-340-2929 These are all honourable ways to thank of1A5both the past and present Doug Grant to the service K4M Erin Christie Health Unit Peter Yerdon 6 email: jeff@observernews.ca the men and women who have served Cangenerations, it is our duty to support and reMonica O'Grady Austin Dave Henderson John RyanDe Luis John Ryan member. ada in times of war for their service. Kevin Hoover 613-340-9009 Steve Clark Dennis Stein Advertising Consultants More than 110,000 men and women died On November 11th, I will be remembering email: kevin@observernews.ca Catherine Gord Brown Durnford-Wang Austin de Luis so that we may live free lives today. Taking and saying thank you in Leeds-Grenville. Barb Budd Karen MacDonald-Hurley Loan Duong Administration - Sue Rivoire 106 King Street West On behalf of Prime Minister Stephen an 3P9 active role to remember these great CanJ. Bruce Thomson Brockville K6V President - Don Rivoire Harper and our Conservative Government, adians along with the veterans who experiPh: 613-342-8777 Published by I want to thank those who have served, and enced the hardships of military conflict and Fax: 613-342-8773 106 King Street West, Brockville, Ont. K6V 3P9 peace efforts - is one way of saying, “thank those who continue to serve our great counPh: 613-342-8777 austin@observernews.ca try. you.” Fax: 613-342-8773 www.thebrockvilleobserver.ca Lest we forget. That’s why, on Remembrance Day in
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Today Semillon is enjoying a resurgence in Australia, as a single varTHURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 ietal wine and in a number by Russ Disotell of blends. Aussie wineBordeaux is syn- makers have returned to onymous with the ma- the grape’s roots and are jestic wines made from producing some stunthe blending of Caber- ning Bordeaux blends; net Sauvignon, Merlot only this time around it’s and Cabernet Franc, a Semillon and Sauvignon combination emulated Blanc. Shingleback Haythroughout the wine cutters 2009 Sauvignon world. It may come as a Blanc Semillon (CSPC# surprise but this wasn’t 207365, $15.95 until This week have a lot September 11th, always the we case. Before of things to catch up on, $17.95 after, LCBO World War II Bordeaux OFF THE so time for an wasit’sdominated by “odds white Shopping Centre) VINE and sods” We’ll is one of them. grapes and column. white wines. by Russ Disotell be The vineyard As moving recentlybetween as thea varlate iety of topics at grape, breakneck 1960’s a white Se- derives its name This is only the speed, fastenthe your most seat- purchase. from an indigenous millon,so was stepa ofmember many to acbelt, butplanted don’t worry there’s lizard, widely grape in first a listing in Vintaawhat delicious wine at the quiring of the skink family, hasnew become ges, but itscales is encouraging. end of the rainbow! whose recathedral of Cabernet. The wine itself is gorgeous, semble shingles. which most importThe is the Haycutters ant criteria. keep you moniker is I’ll a refupdated its fact progress. erence toonthe 4014 Hwy. #29, Brockville Recently, a wine rep apthat the vineyards 613-498-2395 proached me about (first planted intasting groups. 1990) Specifically were pre-if there Lance Milne, our friend was enough interest viously used to in a Now largely relegated from Chateau Mildura such grow course hay for theas was to the periphery of wine wine in Australia, has sentwas an offered by St.herd. Lawrence family dairy grapes, Semillon update that most includes pot- College a while back. I have The high calcium once the widely had was inquiries about entially soil that so perfect planted wonderful grape innews, the also and tasting groups especially for those Borwho tastings for turning out bumper world dominating a more setting. visited with him atChile this in hay cropsinformal is also ideal for deaux, South Africa, summer’s Wine and Food So if tastings coursgrape vines.and/or Owner and and Australia. Blended Show. One of the wines of any sort are of interest winemaker John Davey, with Sauvignon Blanc it es you or your purchased immediate available tasting was his to whose father producedforethereal whites circle please Carmenere, the first comthe property in 1959,drop defrom the Bordeaux re- social me a line at offthevine@ mercial Australian bottling as gion. Its ability to adapt scribes his products we can of Chilean specialty handcrafted and wines. He to athis number of soil types hotmail.com the interest for these grape. The winehigh was yield uni- gauge believes in producing and relatively versally received with sorts activities. smallofbatches with a minmade itwell very appealing many consumers For this week’s wine seof intrusion by the to vineyard owners.asking Then imum where they could pur- lection we will in the winemaker to stay allow the world went Chardonchase it. Unfortunately it United change wine’s States, naturalbut character nay mad! wasn’t available in Canada locales and look at an ofand realistically speaking fering from Washington ordering it through the State, a very under appreciLCBO’s Private Ordering ated wine region. 14 Hands department was prohibi- Hot to Trot Red Blend 2008 tively expensive. Well, there (CSPC# 226522, $14.95, may be developments on King St.) serves as a great example of what Washthat front. Vintages Purchasing ington wines have to ofhas included Psyche Bend fer, great structure, deep Carmenere 2010 in the De- fruit flavours and an easy cember selection of wines drinking, likeable style, all they are considering for at a very reasonable price. OFF THE VINE
to shine through. Shingleback’s blend is 53% Sauvignon Blanc and 47% Semillon. A Bordeaux grower once described Semillon as the ying to Sauvignon’s yang. If ever two grapes were made for each other it was these two. Se-
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nicely balanced. Shingleback whites are apparently known for their crisp acidic backbones and it is definitely present here. The palate is closer to a Bordeaux blend, which may surprise some expecting a New Zealand tropical fruit style. Look for lemon peel, grapefruit and citrus
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But what gives with the name? Horse lovers will tell Semillon as the described you that 14 Hands refers ying to Sauvignon’s yang. to the height of a horse. If ever Knowing this it still seems two grapes were a little strange made for a winery for each other it was name, until you learn that the winery is located in thethese two. Horse Heaven Hills region of southern Washington. m i l l o n fruit to dominate with Hot to Trot is a blend curbs the green apple, peach and of Merlot, Syrah,a Petit g g r eVers - tropical fruit flavours dot and Mourvedre. also playing a supporting role. sive, Itacidundergoes malolactic fer- Silky smooth, Haycutters ic nature mentation, which our has an almost creamy of is Sauclue to the factv ithat g n othe n , texture and a lengthy, winemaker wants Fort Wellington was b ra isofter, n g - zesty, mouthwatering rounder easy-drinking built during the War of ing some finish. wine. 1812, defend complexYoutocan’t find British many Medium to full shipping routes for onlazy, the ity, bodied, subtle- better candidates but by no means heavy, late St. Lawrence Conty, richness summer River. backyard 14 Hands and has a roundgener- sipping, structed inallthe of but thattown citrusy ous cassis and acid Prescott, itsforramparts nessblackberry, to the blend as well cries out food. So plum withof understood over theand rivas the nose element figs to fire up watch the barbecue tones of vanilla and lico- grill er against the threat of the nose. some shrimp, scalrice.The The palate American invasion, and nose offersisa silky pre- lops or fresh water fish. smooth fruit Barbecued guarded thechicken entrancewill to view ofwith theluscious complexity flavours, and also the fit Galop It was to come soft withtannins fairly bold the Rapids. bill, or better the perfect bal- yet never attackedchicken. itself, aromas of amount guava, of green herb roasted ancing acidity. citrus, Juicy cherry, being of apple, peach, trop- You won’tconstructed have any comtart and pine dark berry earthenif ramparts ical plum, fruit, fig, nuts, plaints you teamformveal fruit dominate ing athis square,along with and subtle oak.with The just winea with classy Australtouch spicebodand ian. horizontal pickets, and itself of issavoury medium hint oak.tightly The lengthy fincasemates dug into ied of and focused, Take advantage of the ish showcases theelements fruit and markdown ramparts used for storwith all of the and enjoy! spice with a bit of mocha age. British authorities flavour. 14 Hands is a perfect party wine, sure to please even the most discriminating guest, and ideal for conversation enhancement. It also has the structure to match with foods such as grilled or roasted red meats, poultry, seasonal casseroles or stews. Enjoy!
Fort a local historical gem THE FINE PRINT by Dennis Stein
always voiced an opinion that the fort was poorly built, and only a modest military threat, but her most important military asset was the 24 pounder cannons on the southeast and southwest corners of the ramparts. These guns could fire directly on buildings in Ogdensburg, New York, and guard against american ships traveling
the river. The fort saw action in November of 1813, when an American army under General Wilkinson approached from upriver, making their way to a planned attack on Montreal. Wilkinson was afraid of Fort Wellington’s guns however, and landed his troops upriver from Ogdensburg, marching them through town at night, while his empty ships slipped past. Wilkinson was stopped by a much smaller force of British, Canadian and mohawk
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Iron Chef II Make It your Own by Peter Yerdon, Red Seal, O.C.T.
My students are still working on the over all meal, and last week did some practice on what was going to happen with the vegetarian appetizer, it is turning out to be a bit of a problem in that we want it to be original, without being terribly complicated after all there is a two hour limit to prep and prepare three (3) courses from scratch. More on this menu item another time.
Main course
Pork Tenderloin is our focus this week. I remember growing up every time we had pork whether it was a roast or a chop we had apple sauce, if we were lucky it was home made, but more time then not it was from a jar which was ok I like apple sauce. My students were told to come back with a recipe that has apple in it. Here is one way I like to prepare Pork tenderloin with a twist
on the apple sauce. First I always remove the excess fat and the silver. The silver is like a sack that surrounds the meat beef tenderloin has it as well. You can leave it on but it tends to be tough, as it is not hard to remove with a little patience and a sharp knife take it off. I then cut the tenderloin in circles about an inch thick. These are then pounded down or tenderized to almost schnitzel like thinness; I dredge this in flour shaking off the excess flour. I melt butter in a hot pan and sauté quickly; just before I am done I flame with Calvados (apple Brandy) and remove from the pan, deglaze the pan with some apple juice and let it reduce. Slowly add some heavy cream and stir to blend the apple juice and
the bits of flour. This makes a nice sauce, be careful with the heat of this, if the pan is too hot or if it is left too long it will separate still edible but esthetically not very pleasing. Place your meat briefly back in the sauce if you like or just use it on the table. Next take and slice an apple in thin slice and sauté them in the pan we some butter and let them caramelize a bit, serve with the pork and sauce a whole new spin on Apple sauce and you made it your own. This will also work with other meats try chicken and use oranges, or raspberries, or oranges and raspberries. I have done a similar dish with lemon, plain yogurt and lamb. Remember have some fun in the kitchen and “Make It Your Own” Mangi
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Family sitcoms – then and now The ghostbusting of marketing past With the bizarre exit of Charlie Sheen from its cast, the television show, Two and a Half Men, has been in the news a lot lately. The show revolves around the antics of a wealthy bachelor whose life is filled with precarious relationships that rarely last more than two nights. His glaringly staid brother, who is going through a divorce, comes to live with him. The brother’s obnoxious son visits on week-ends as stipulated by his overbearing and demanding ex-wife. Meanwhile, at the house now shared by the brothers, scantily clad and extremely dumb young girls romp. The staid soon to be divorced brother can only simultaneously gaze in horror at the lifestyle his brother lives and wistfully covet it. It got me thinking about sit-coms, in particular family oriented sit-coms and how they’ve changed. Back when I was a kid a television family was always a husband and wife, two or more children and a dog who wandered in and out of the house. Dad went off to a never quite revealed job wearing a suit and tie, returned later, removed his suit jacket and donned a cardigan. Dad sits in his chair reading the paper and Mom is in the kitchen (a very clean and unused kitchen I might add) cutting a cucumber. The kids are in their tidy rooms. The fun begins. Leaving her kitchen to join Dad in the living room Mom sits on the arm of Dad’s chair and relays, much to the delight of the audience if the laugh track is any gauge, what Kathy, or the Beaver, or Dennis, or any of the other sit-com kids has done. Using modest amounts of female trickery she gets Dad to see the kids weren’t really trying to be bad, they just
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made an error in judgement. Dad sets aside the paper, makes sure his tie is straight and calls the kids downstairs. Sitting them down he solemnly, and in a wonderfully worded non-lecture, lets them know the error of their ways. When finished he tousles their heads one by one.
Lesson learned, they all smile and wander into the dining room to eat the elaborate dinner that was prepared from one cucumber. One child, speaking for them all, apologizes. “Gee willikers, Dad. Golly, we sure didn’t mean to upset Mr. Wilson. Gosh, I see now how wrong it was. Thanks, Dad.” Lesson learned, they all smile and wander into the dining room to eat the elaborate dinner that was prepared from one cucumber. A far cry from the kid on Two and a Half Men drinking under age, vomiting into a toilet while Uncle Charlie sits on the side of the tub, drink in hand, smoking a cigar. There is no carefully worded caution, there is no subdued apology from the kid with promises to never do it again. It ends with Uncle Charlie, the kid’s Dad and the kid sitting on Charlie’s deck, observing the Pacific Ocean. No lesson learned. Is this perhaps a little
more realistic than the sit-coms of old? Or are they both far-fetched and over the top caricatures depicting the times? Did any of us actually know a family like the Andersons, the Cleavers or the Stone family of The Donna Reed Show. Who of us danced down the stairs in our ballet slippers and full skirts to announce to the living room in general we had a date. Did any one have a smart alecky friend like Eddie Haskell? “Good evening Mrs. Cleaver. That’s a fine dress you’re wearing today.” Based very loosely on current trends and morals sit-coms take what we see around us and exaggerate them for laughs and ratings. Families like the Cleavers evolved into families like the ones on My Three Sons and The Brady Bunch, one parent or blended families. Again, depicting or acknowledging that not all families are the same. All In The Family was a new kind of family and perhaps a more realistic depiction of how people lived. Dad worked in a factory, didn’t wear a cardigan, hung out at a bar and Mom didn’t wear a string of pearls as she chopped her cucumber. There was only one child who worked to support her student husband. Now that’s a family that we can probably all relate to! So, does Two and a Half Men depict our society today? What about Modern Family? In some ways I’m supposing both of them do. I’m also supposing that as long as they get laughs and ratings the networks will evolve family based sit-coms in whatever manner they choose. Who knows, we may once again see Moms chopping cucumbers wearing dresses and high heels but I somehow doubt it.
FORT WELLINGTON continues from page 7 warriors at Crysler’s Farm near Morrisburg. After this, the war of 1812 came to an end, and the Fort was mostly abandoned. Inside the ramparts, the timber buildings and casemates quickly deteriorated. In the spring of 1838, trouble was brewing once again in Upper Canada. A rebellion was being organized by a group of former Canadian political dissidents, including William Lyon Mackenzie, who along with americans called the Hunter Patriots planned to attack and seize the Fort, and the town of Prescott. Their attempt to land at the wharf in Prescott was
repelled by Canadian militia, who had been tipped off as to the approaching trouble. The Hunters landed at Windmill point, and were defeated shortly after. During this time, the Fort had been rebuilt to counter the American threat, now hosting a central three story blockhouse, an Officer’s quarters, Latrine, cookhouse, and a guardhouse. The cannons were remounted, and a stone caponiere was dug through the south facing rampart, accessed from the main yard through a tunnel. The fort continued to serve Canada even during the first and second World
Wars, housing soldiers on their way overseas to fight. Today Fort Wellington has been refurbished to look as it was in 1864, with tours from May until LabourDay. The third floor of the blockhouse has been made into a museum, and Parks Canada interpreters provide a glimpse into the past, while fully clothed in period dress. A new facility is now being constructed next to the fort, to house the ‘gunboat exhibit’ formerly housed at Mallorytown Landing, and should be open soon. For more historical articles, point your browser to www.thefineprints.blogspot.com.
Shhhhhhht! Be quiet. Listen. Can you hear them? Quick! Duck under the sofa, or they’ll get you. Ok, so now we’re a smarter, more witty generation of consumers. We don’t so hasty jump at the chance to spend our hard earned dollars as a result of poor marketing tactics. Most of these methods are transparent in nature to us. We hear their loud voices from the marketing depths commanding us to buy things because they tell us we need them. Sure enough, some of us fall prey to these commercial zombies, morphing those into a life sentence of forced consumerism, just because. There still remain a few of these ghosts. Travelling through cable networks, radio stations and the internet. Scaring innocent people into trying and buying. In order to dispel their presence and eradicate their existence on the planet, we must educate ourselves. Recognizing their presence is the first step, ignoring their beck
right rude. THE SMALL TOWN OPTIMIST by Cyndy Robinson
and call is the second. Here is a list of 5 top poor marketing tactics. A: Recognize the Ghost and His Tactics and B: Bust it!
1A - Manipulation
Try and avoid adopting the belief that you will not survive without purchasing from the supplier. Understand that you will wake up in the morning after NOT buying the item in question.
1B - Bust it!
DO NOT allow the seller to taunt you with self-defeating psychology. Remember, the dictionary states that manipulation is “Shrewd or devious management, especially for one’s own advantage.” Don’t fall for the spell.
2A - Cold Calls
People don’t like you showing up on their door step or on the phone without you being unannounced, it’s just down-
2B - Bust it!
Take a direct approach to this haunting and tell the caller that you do not have time for their call. Ask them to book an appointment to do so in the future. If they do not wish to do so, ask them to call at your preferred time, or not at all.
3A - Hype
What are their voices telling you? Will their product make you thinner, faster, or even smarter? If you were smarter, would you be buying what they’re selling? It’s all geared towards hitting the nerve that motivates your need for what they have.
3B - Bust it!
Come on, your self esteem is in check, right? Don’t let them in. I guarantee if you do, you will be thinner only by the weight of money you invested in their scam.
4A Quick-Sell
These little beggars are fast. They pop in from nowhere, take your cash
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Rumours hits the BAC stage Nov. 5 The energy, emotion, passion and musical mastery of this album is just as compelling today as it was in 1977. To celebrate one of the greatest, most captivating, Grammy Award-winning pop albums of all time, Classic Albums Live will present the album in its entirety followed by a massive set of hits including Rhiannon, Little Lies, Landslide, Tusk, Oh Well (from the Peter Green era) and many more.... Lead by acclaimed Musical Director and guitarist, Rex
Goh, highly respected vocalists, Chris E Thomas, Bernie Segedin, Louise Perryman and Floyd Vincent will recreate the superb combination of vocal harmonies on stage together alongside some of the industry’s most celebrated players including Clare O’Meara (Keyboards), Tim Wedde (Keyboards), Steve Bull (Bass) and Lloyd Gyi (drums). Rumours is Fleetwood Mac’s 11th and best-selling album. Achieving Number One on both sides of the At-
lantic, and staying at Number One in the charts for many weeks here in Australia upon its release, it has sold in excess of 40 million copies worldwide to date. The record produced no fewer than four hit singles for the band -- “You Can Go Your Own Way,” “Don’t Stop,” “You Make Loving Fun” and the US Number One single “Dreams”. It also contains the beautiful and much loved, “Songbird”. It was chosen as the 25th greatest album of all time by the editors of
Rolling Stone magazine in December 2003. For one night only nine amazing musicians come together to play some of the greatest songs ever written with state-ofthe-art lighting, sound and staging, in some of Australia’s best concert venues. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience Fleetwood Mac’s, RUMOURS, live on stage. Tickets are available by contacting the Brockville Arts Centre box office at 613.342.7122
Cadets continue to serve Prescott manning the information tent at the Spencerville Fair, volunteering time at the Food For All Food Bank’s Bottom Line Challenge and participating in the Terry Fox Run. The staff and sponsors wish to acknowledge all of those cadets who have volunteered their time this fall. 661 Squadron’s new recruits and existing cadets have also been focused on experiencing other exciting elements of the cadet training program this fall. Activities have included familiarization flights in gliders at the Brockville Airport, a survival training exercise with close to a hundred other area cadets and staff and the start up
of the squadron’s active marksmanship, band and pilot ground school programs. This of course is in addition to regularly scheduled weekly training that covers everything from rocketry to athletics to leadership and more. Although some of this year’s new recruits have begun their training, the public is reminded that it is never too late to join in. November will include more opportunities for community service and fun including Remembrance-related services and participation in the Prescott Fire Department’s Light up the Night parade. Have you thought about becoming a member of the Cadet Program?
661 Squadron serves youth in communities from Maitland to Iroquois to Kemptville and all points in between. Training takes place at South Grenville District High School (Prescott) on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 9 pm (September to June). Membership and uniforms come at no charge to those youth interested in being part of the program. You can visit us Tuesday evenings at SGDHS or check out our website at www. aircadets.ca/661 to learn more about membership in the Cadet Program. Submitted by Captain John E. Henry, Public Affairs Officer for 661 Lt W.F. Sharpe Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets
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PRESCOTT – The 55th training year for 661 Lt W.F. Sharpe Squadron, Royal Canadian Air Cadets is in full swing. A recent recruiting drive has resulted in many new members joining the Prescott-based Air Cadet Squadron that has already accomplished a great deal this fall and looks forward to a very exciting calendar over the coming weeks. A key focus of the cadet program is community service and 661 Squadron has spent the month of September serving their community through citizenship activities which have become an annual tradition for the squadron. This list includes
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City police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a Brockville man. Wayne Patrick Keiran, 64, has not been seen by friends and neighbours since early this month. The Millwood Avenue resident is about 6’2” and has a medium build and grayWayne Patrick Keiran ing hair, according to a news release issued by the Brockville Police Service on Monday. Keiran drives a silver 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier with Ontario licence plates AEXR 020. He is known to frequent local coffee shops and take day trips to the Gananoque and Ottawa areas. Concerns about Keiran’s health prompted police to issue the missing person report; additional details were not disclosed. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Wayne Keiran is asked to contact city police (613-342-0127).
Driver charged EDWARDSBURGH – A 42-year-old Brockville man faces impaired driving charges after police located a pick-up truck beside Highway 416 near Cedar Grove Road on Friday. At about 6 p.m., Grenville County OPP responded to a call that a vehicle that had been observed driving erratically was now in a ditch. Police responded and found a black Ford F150; the driv-
er displayed signs of impairment, according to a police release. He failed a roadside screening test and was then transported to the detachment in Prescott, where he provided breath samples. The man, whose name was not released, was charged with impaired driving and exceeding the blood alcohol limit while driving; he is to appear in Brockville court at a later date.
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Pirates rule at LGSSAA cross-country meet (Top) Participants in the LGSSAA midget girls 3,000-metre run get ready to start the race. (Right) Declan Colwell of the TISS Pirates crosses the finish line first in the junior boys 6,000-metre run at the LGSSAA cross-country championships at Memorial Park on Friday. Colwell’s time was 22:29.79. TISS runners collected 60 points as the top team at the Leeds-Grenville meet. BCI was a distant second with 16 points; St. Mary received 10 points to finish fourth among participating schools. PHOTOS BY TIM RUHNKE
Crusaders all the way! By Alexis Hurley Student Contributing Writer The junior Crusader football team has certainly upheld their last season title as the Leeds and Grenville Champions thus far in their on-going season. So far the team has managed to defeat five of their seasonal league opponents. The boys showed deep enthusiasm as they moved forward in the season. Teamwork certainly had been shown both on and off the field; each contributing their skill, devotion and passion for football. They have kept first place on their side throughout their regular season. When talking to first string wide receiver, Ben Hurley, about the team’s performance on the field, he replied, “The team has played a good season so far these five games. Although we need to watch our backs in the playoffs, we just need to continue to worry about one game at a time.” The first two games that the Crusaders played in home town Brockville were against the TISS Pirates and the BCI Red Rams. Offensively, the games were played exceptionally. Strong
plays were made and completed as the clock ran. Defensively, the games they pushed their opponents back and fought their hearts out the entire time. During those two games, the Crusaders outscored their rivals by a total of 75-12. The games were played aggressively and there was a lot of communication within the team. “We are like brothers both on and off the field. When you are on the team, a confident pact is set between players. For example, on the field, if someone is being pushed around then one of us will step in.” explains defensive halfback Thomas Hough. “In a way we form and bring up each other, making us all better athletes.” The last three games were played equally as strong as the first two. With devotion, the team pushed through every game with a smile on their faces; a smile of satisfaction. “I agree, the team does need to watch out during the playoffs,” comments Hough, “We need to worry about discipline as we start to move forward in the playoffs. As the coaches say, ‘the only team that can beat you is your-
self’. There is a lot that goes into a team. “Sportsmanship, teamwork and dependability are a few qualities that the Crusaders possess,” announced quarterback, Scott Johnson. “If someone falls down then we help them back up. We encourage each other to never give up and to not get too discouraged.” Scott says the team is indeed behind one another and true to each player. “The game that was the most challenging this season would have to be against Gananoque. They were a very aggressive team to confront. It was indeed a hard victory.” shares Johnson. Mentions of well played games this regular season are on offence, Liam Smith, Justin Collett, Devin Hanna, Scott Johnson, and Nick White. Defensively, well-played game mentions go to Wesley Houston, Jared McDougall, Thomas Hough, Devin Burns ad Tyler Kinner. The whole team indeed deserves an incredible mention for an outstanding regular season The junior Crusaders begin the playoffs on Thursday against the South Grenville Giants.
Register tonight for basketball The Brockville Midget Boys basketball team will be having tryouts on Tuesday October 25th and Thursday October 27th at St. Mary Catholic
High School from 7:309:00pm. The tryouts are open to all boys in grades 9 and 10. For more information please visit www.
brockvilleblazers.com. If you have any questions, please contact Carlos Navarro at major. midget.boys@brockvilleblazers.com.
Pigskin playoffs to open Thursday Playoffs for high school football start on Thursday. BCI and TISS finished one-two in the senior division in Leeds and Grenville. BCI hosts St. Mary (fourth place in the regu-
lar season) while TISS takes on Gananoque. Game times on Thursday had not been confirmed at press time. St. Mary finished 5-0 to place first in the junior division. South Grenville, TISS and BCI had records
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Tikis grab first win of season By
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Tikis goaltender Rich Joudoin awaits a shot during the first period of Brockville’s first win of the season 5-4 against the visiting Morrisburg Lions. Joudoin stopped 15 of 19 shots he faced and the Tikis scored the game’s final three goals in the last 10 minutes of play to record the victory. Photo by Austin de Luis
to the midpoint of the third period. The Tikis showed true grit, scoring the game’s final three goals in the last nine minutes of play. Mike Hendry, TJ Burns and Jeremy Burley scored the three goals the hosts needed to record their first win
of the season. The Tikis received multi-point games from Burns (3), Mitch Benson (3), McLean (2), and Ben Brayman (2), while Rich Joudoin recorded the win stopping 15 of 19 shots he faced.
On Friday, the Tikis travelled to Alexandria to take on the Glens. The Tikis scored the game’s opening goal from Patrick Rock, before Alexandria took over, scoring the next eight goals while outshooting
Jr. B Rangers to play Sunday matinee Wolves come to Prescott for 3 p.m. game PRESCOTT – The South Grenville Jr. B Rangers were in tough against two of the better teams in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s St. Lawrence Division. The Rangers started the week with an 8-0 loss in Casselman and followed with a 7-1 defeat at the hand of the Winchester Hawks in Prescott on Saturday night. Winchester opened with a power-play goal 2:38 into the first period and added what would prove to be the game-winner four minutes later. The Hawks outshot the Rangers 14-6 in the opening frame. The Rangers were energized when they returned from intermission, and the home team put up a much better effort in the second period. Taylor Davis put South Grenville on the board at 3:06; Travis Leeson and Lee Charlebois picked up assists on Davis’ third goal of the season. Netminder Jarrett Pitt came up with
the Tikis 42-19. Brockville now sits with three points from 12 games, putting them five points back of South Grenville who currently sits in the final playoff position in the Rideau Division. Brockville’s next game
is Wednesday when they entertain last season’s Rideau-St. Lawrence champions the Winchester Hawks. The Hawks are in first overall in the league with a 10-1-1 record. Game time is 7:30p.m at the Memorial Centre.
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The Brockville Procter and Gamble Atom B Rep Angels won their second straight game on Tuesday night, defeating Kemptville Storm by a score of 4-1. Lauren Kerans led the Angels with 2 goals and 2 assists. Other goal scorers were Erin Bolger and Ashley Monds. Rebecca Morris picked up the win in net. The Angels travel to Etobicoke this weekend to compete in a tournament.
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some big saves for the home squad. Both teams received four-minute power-play opportunities in the middle frame. The Rangers were unable to capitalize on their chance, but the Hawks scored with the man advantage with About six minutes left in the period. Shots in the second were even at 11. Winchester dominated play in the third, adding four goals (two of which were on power play) and
outshooting South Grenville 17-6 to seal the road win. It was the Hawk’s 10th victory in 12 games. The Rangers opened the week on the road in Casselman on Thursday night. South Grenville was outshot 62-32 by the Vikings in the 8-0 rout. The win improved Casselman’s record to 9-3. With a record of four wins and eight losses after weekend play, the Rangers remain in fourth place in
the EOJHL’s Rideau Division. South Grenville’s fourgame stint with St. Lawrence Division opponents continues this weekend. The Rangers travel to Williamsburg to play CharLan on Saturday night. South Grenville will then return to Prescott and host the Akwesasne Wolves in a Sunday matinee; puck drops at the Leo Boivin Community Centre at 3 p.m.
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Braves battling through adversity Team takes seven points last week despite several key injuries By
Austin de Luis
Observer Editor
The Brockville Braves showed their ability to battle through adversity last week, taking seven out of a possible eight points in four games. On Tuesday, the Braves travelled to Kanata to take on the Stallions. After Kanata opened the scoring, the Braves equalized through Matt Chartrain’s seventh of the year. David Roy gave Brockville its first lead with five minutes to go in the second period, his 15th of the campaign. Kanata came back to tie the game early in the final 20 minutes and the team’s headed to extra time to decide the contest where the hosts scored less than one minute into overtime after a mix-up in the defensive zone to make the final 3-2 for Kanata. On Wednesday, the Braves travelled to Nepean to take on the Yzerman Division leading Raiders. Another tight battle saw the teams trade goals in the opening two periods to set up a showdown for the final 20 minutes to break the deadlock. Brockville jumped out in front with a pair of ear-
Brockville’s David Ferreira rips a shot over the shoulder of Hawkesbury goaltender Carmine Guerrierio giving the Braves a 3-2 lead in the second period. Brockville went on to win the game 5-4. Photo by Austin de Luis
ly markers from Roy, with his league-leading 16th goal, and Mike DeBello’s fifth of the season. Nepean stormed back to tie the game and send the Braves into overtime for the second time in less than 24 hours. With only eight seconds to go Brockville was awarded a penalty shot after Raider goaltender Matt Zawadzki was judged to have thrown his stick. Chartrain stepped up and converted the penalty shot to give Brockville a 5-4 win and both precious points. Brockville received
multi-point games from Sebastien Gingras (3), Ben Blasko (2), Roy (2) and captain Scott Dawson (2). Andrew Pikul was solid in goal stopping 36 of 40 shots he faced. On Friday, the Braves hosted the Hawkesbury Hawks. A poor start saw the Braves down 2-0 before the game was five minutes old, before DeBello brought the hosts within a goal just prior to the first intermission. Newly signed Zach Todd opened his account with the Braves tying the game early
in the second period, and David Ferreira gave Brockville the lead 3-2 on the power-play where the teams would start the final 20 minutes. The teams traded goals early in the third period with DeBello scoring his second of the game and seventh of the season. Hawkesbury wouldn’t go quietly and tied the game again on a power-play of their own, but Brandon Anselmini scored the game-winner with just over four minutes to play to seal the victory for Brockville. Brockville was led of-
fensively by DeBello, Todd and Anselmini who recorded three points each, while William Betts played well in goal stopping 33 of 37 shots he faced. On Sunday, Brockville travelled to Cumberland and completed a solid week with its third straight win in a five-day stretch. Todd opened the scoring with his second in as many games and Shane Riddell made the score 2-0 heading into the first intermission. Ben Blasko scored his first of three goals in the game, giving the Braves
rookie his first CJHL hattrick. Jon-Paul Durso and Eric Samtleben scored Brockville’s other goals making the final 7-1. Pikul was close to flawless in the game stopping 29 of 30 shots he faced for his second consecutive win. Brockville currently sits with 22 points from 16 games, good for fourth overall in the league. The Braves next game is on the road on Wednesday in Gloucester, with a return to the Memorial Centre on Friday when they welcome the Kanata Stallions. Game time Friday is 7:30p.m.
Braves profile of the week: BEN BLASKO By
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Observer Editor
Ben Blasko has jumped out to a great start this year with 19 points from his first 15 games, including six points this past week and his first hat-trick. His point total places him third on the Braves roster, where he has seen regular playing time on the power-play. Blasko had a great season last year with the Jr. B Gananoque Islanders, and continued to impress at this year’s Braves training camp. Braves general manager and head coach Jason Hawkins signed the Kingston native during the summer camp in Kemptville. Despite his size, at 5”8 and 170lbs, Blasko shows the toughness to plant himself in front of the net, something that will garner him respect from teammates and op-
ponents alike. Blasko also shows a great ability to see the ice and create plays from nothing. Primarily a set-up man at this point in the season, Blasko broke into the
goal column in a big way this past Sunday with three goals in the Braves’ 7-1 win over Cumberland. Currently, Blasko leads the Braves in assists with 15.
With several key injuries at this point in the season, Blasko will be relied upon heavily to help carry the Braves offence and keep the team near the top of the CJHL.
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Hallowe’en spirit at Fulford Place Lantern tours of the national historic site on King Street East will run every half hour this Friday between 6 and 9 p.m. Black-caped guides will lead visitors through the darkened mansion and recount stories of the
scary stuff that has gone on at Fulford in years past. The tour is not suitable for young children; There is a maximum of 15 people per group; tickets can be purchased in advance, and any unsold tickets will be available at
the door on Friday. Proceeds go to the museum at Fulford Place. For tickets or more information, call 613-4983005 or 613-349-4976. The guided lantern tours mark the end of the Ghost Walks season.
New Hampshire’s beauty is seasonless By Barb McMahon Howard Travel
Raising a Pint for the Brockville Museum Kitchen managers Debbie Schaaf and Robin Adams of Georgian Dragon Ale House serve Kim Raycroft and other guests at the Raise a Pint event at Brockville Museum on Friday. Specialty beer tasting and food sampling was on the menu at the museum fundraiser. Georgian Dragon (which used Church-key Brewing products in preparing lamb and brownies) was one of three Brockville restaurants on hand at the event; the others were Brockberry Cafe and the Oasis. Also taking part in the fundraiser were Beau’s All Natural Brewing and Barley Days Brewery. PHOTOS BY TIM RUHNKE
“Live Free or Die” is the motto of the state of New Hampshire. This New England state charges neither sales tax nor personal tax to anyone who works or shops here. That is the main reason why Howard Travel recently ran a trip to North Conway for a weekend of shopping. Although New Hampshire is known for being home of the White Mountains range and many motorcycle riders have ascended Mt. Washington, New Hampshire is also known for its beautiful natural scenery and colours in the autumn. There are also many lakes and
ski hills in the area which draws tourists from all over the world during all seasons. For our trip to North Conway, Howard Travel decided to go in the fall so that everyone could enjoy the vibrant oranges and reds of the trees and take advantage of the taxfree shopping at the same time. Many of the people that travelled down from October 21-23 took full advantage of the outlet shopping around the hotel. The Holiday Inn Express was in a location that was in close proximity to the Settlers’ Green as well as boutiques and gift shops including the Christmas Tree Shop. Others decided to take
advantage of the chance to ride the nostalgic Conway Scenic Railway. The rail line goes through the White Mountains and has a narrator that shares stories and the history of the area while the riders are encouraged to take in the changing colours of the leaves on the trees as they passed by. After spending two nights in the US, each person was allowed up to $400CAD in duty and tax-free merchandise purchased while on their trip. Howard Travel offers a North Conway shopping trip at least once a year for those wishing to experience shopping where the price you see is the price you pay.
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(Above) From left, Brockberry Cafe chef Seth O’Hara talks about the delicious sweet bourbon bacon jam that Dayna Earl and Steve Golledge are sampling.
Brockville residents are being encouraged to vote for a local entry in the Aviva Community Fund challenge. The Friends of Thousand Islands Secondary School group has submitted a proposal for new bleacher seats at the school’s state-of-the-art track facility. Additional seating would accommodate the many spectators that will flock to Brockville for the upcoming Ontario high school track and field championships to be held in June as well as other major community events that could be held throughout the year. The estimated cost of the
Help is on the Way! If you are interested in applying to buy one of the three town houses currently being built in Prescott, we at Habitat for Humanity would like to help you with the application process. Information/ help sessions are being held every Tuesday from Nov. 1st until Nov. 29th at the Prescott Town Hall from 10:00 to 12:00 am and from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. No appointments are needed.
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bleachers is $200,000. “We must buy these bleachers regardless of where the money comes from,” Marilynn Wykes notes on the Brockville & 1000 Islands Regional Seats @ Meets web page. “With enough supporting votes from the community, the Aviva Community Fund will take care of up to $150,000 of this expense.” Voting for the current round of the community
improvement fund program began Monday and ends on Nov.9. Each registered e-mail address gets up to 15 votes. “Let’s show Aviva that we are worthy of hosting the best in the province with the best facilities possible. Please VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!” Visitavivacommunityfund.org or go the blog site for more information on how to vote for the TISS project.
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• Comedy show featuring hypnotist Jimmy G at Royal Canadian Legion Fort Wellington Branch 97, Henry Street, Prescott on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets in advance at Legion 613925-2752. • Craft show and sale at St. Mark’s Parish Centre on Edward St, Prescott on Saturday, Oct. 29, 11 am-3 pm. • Roast Beef Dinner at Lyn Oddfellows Hall, 23 Main St. Lyn, on Sunday, Oct. 30, 4-6 pm or until sold out. Tickets available at the door. Take-out available. • Haunted house at the Berniers, 769 Edward St., Prescott, open to the public on Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. Donations to food bank accepted. Open to trick-or-treaters on Halloween Monday. • St. Paul’s United Church Prescott - Fall Smorgasbord. Tuesday, Nov. 1, sittings at 4, 5, and 6 pm. For tickets call 613-925-5629. • Think Ovarian - Over 2500 women each year are diagnosed with this silent disease. Presentation by Ovarian Cancer Canada. Tuesday, Nov. 1 - 7:00 pm Johnstown United Church. Info call Ann - 925-2651. • Modern Square Dancing (+ Level). The Swingin’ Saints Square & Round Dance Club dance at the Plus Level most Friday evenings at Toniata School in Brockville, Sept. through April. For info call 613-342-8923. • Friday, Nov. 4 - Joshua Bates Centre presents Dirty Dishes, 3 female performers singing a mix of country, bluegrass & gospel music. For tickets call Debbie 924-2056, Kathryn 924-9551 or Mary Rae 345-3032.
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The ObserverCOMMUNITY Town officials tackle sign rules
Prescott Fire Captain Brent Norton hands out hats to Barb Marshall and Mary Johns in front of Giant Tiger on Saturday morning.
Sparky the Fire Prevention Dog welcomes Augusta Fire Department members, youngsters and Canadian Tire Prescott staff at the safety displays. Volunteer firefighters from the township as well as the Prescott department were also at Giant Tiger and Mac’s on King Street on Saturday to distribute fire safety materials and show off some of the local firefighting equipment and vehicles.
PRESCOTT – It’s appropriate that Prescott’s sign bylaw was on the agenda so close to Halloween, according to Councillor Lee McConnell. Proposed revisions to the municipal statute were discussed by council at a committee-of-thewhole meeting on Monday night. The existing bylaw has been on the books since 1985 and has not been updated. McConnell, who chairs the community and protective services section of Prescott committee meetings, commented that the subject of the sign bylaw was “kind of a horror” the last time it was presented because of the length of the proposed revisions. Successive councils have raised concerns about the existing regulations and the extent to which the municipality is enforcing the rules when it comes to signage. Randy Pelehos, Prescott’s director of community services, said he is looking for feedback from council on the proposed changes. Pelehos noted that the proliferation of so-called trailer signs as well as
portable signs appear to be the biggest issue the town has at this time. They are a popular way for businesses to advertise, although the director indicated that some of the trailer signs in Prescott are located on municipal property. He also referred to the challenges with which officials and businesses in Brockville have been dealing in terms of signage and the city bylaw. McConnell believes there is an issue of fairness when it comes to trailer signs. Most downtown businesses do not have the frontage to accommodate that type of sign compared to many retailers in the north end of Prescott. Uptown merchants have an unfair advantage, according to the councillor. Mayor Brett Todd indicated he doesn’t see that much of an issue with trailer signs unless there are safety concerns involving visibility. “I’d rather see them than not see them,” said the mayor, who added businesses are trying to make a buck in tough economic times. In response to concerns about old signs
remaining in place long after a business has closed, Councillor Ray Young noted it comes down to whether or not the town prefers an outof-date sign or an empty sign box. The draft bylaw would require owners to cover the sign and remove it within 30 days. Pelehos said the property owner would be responsible if the business owner fails to comply. The town could then remove the sign and apply the cost to the property owner’s taxes. Removal of out-ofdate signs was raised as a concern during the previous term of council. Councillor Mike Dimopoulos suggested on Monday that council should look at existing violations of the current policies before proceeding with changes to the bylaw. Although there was talk of forming a special committee and involving merchants and the public in the sign review process, no final decisions were made on Monday. The proposed revisions are still in the works stage, McConnell said at the end of the discussion.
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Street receives award of merit for Prescott mural PRESCOTT – It could not have worked out any better. That’s how Chuck Street described the Prescott People’s Place Mural that brings the east wall of the Doyle Building to life. Street was guest speaker at the Grenville County Historical Society (GCHS)annual dinner at St. John’s Anglican Church last Wednesday night. The mural depicts the old town hall and market buildings that once stood at the southwest corner of the King-Centre intersection. The structures were torn down in the early 1960s. The mural project was commissioned by the bicentennial committee that was created to oversee Prescott’s 200th anniversary celebrations in 2010. Street’s proposal was selected last September, and the finished product was “unwrapped” a week before Christmas. Street, a signmaker and former town councillor, told the audience last Wednesday that his concept made use of a computer program for mosaics that he had acquired two years before the mural project. Using vintage postcards as a guide, the town hall and market building illustration would consist of thousands of small images and appear on a 16x32 mosaic at the northwest corner of King and Centre streets. In an effort to get every Prescottonian involved in the project, Street put out a public call for pictures. Images were e-mailed, and Street set up scanning stations at House of Flowers on Saturday afternoons so that people could submit old photos and have them returned. “Every picture here is so important to somebody,” said Street, who added he learned a lot about the people he’d known all of his life. “There’s so much emotion in that wall that I can’t describe it.” In all, 3,072 pictures went into the mural; each was used twice, bringing the total number of individual squares to 6,144. He noted that the pictures really started to flood in as the deadline for submissions approached. Street emphasized the importance of involving people of all ages and backgrounds. “I came into contact with all walks of life in our community,” he said, adding that he has seen “ruffians” pointing to their pictures in the mural.
Chuck Street recounts how the mural in downtown Prescott became a reality last fall. More than 3,000 photos submitted by the public were used in the giant mosaic that depicts the former town hall and market buildings that stood at the corner of King and Centre streets until the early 1960s.
Their involvement and the fact that the mural has remained vandalproof are major victories, according to Street. As for the production process, the project supervisor gave credit to MD Signs and Graphics for its participation. High-end equipment at its Prescott facility was used to generate 16 sheets that were cut and
“There’s so much emotion in that wall that I can’t describe it.” Chuck Street
laminated before being pieced together and placed on the downtown wall. A white tarp and scaffolding prevented the public (and the project manager) from seeing the finished product until the unwrapping, which took place on a cold and snowy Saturday afternoon on Dec. 18. Street said the most rewarding part was the collective gasp, cry and cheer from the crowd at the unveiling. He described it as “a very proud moment” in which the emotion was incredible. “It couldn’t have come together better,” said Street, who noted that the project made him feel even more connected to the community. Not a day goes by when he doesn’t see someone taking a
closer look at the mural and the many pictures in it. Street, who is now the manager of Downtown Prescott BIA, also spoke of the value of the mural as a promotional tour and attraction for Prescott. Although the committee received a legacy grant from the federal government, local fundraising was needed to cover the full cost of the mural. Many of the image donors also contributed financially; some who didn’t submit photos donated money to the project, Street noted. Former Prescott mayor Suzanne Dodge, who chaired the bicentennial committee, praised Street for the time and passion he put into the mural. “This man works like no man works,” said Dodge, who noted that Prescott got its old town hall back thanks to Street. Following his presentation, Street was surprised to learn that he was this year’s recipient of the GCHS award of merit. In introducing Street earlier in the evening, Sandra Shouldice spoke of his creative and imaginative way of promoting Prescott every day. She recalled smiling when she first saw Street’s Welcome to the South Shore of Canada sign. GCHS, which has been in operation for more than 50 years, is located in the former Grand Trunk/CN Rail station on Railway Ave. in Prescott. The facility is open to the public on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. GCHS has published
Grenville County Historical Society Chair Ron Shannon (left) presents the 2011 award of merit to Chuck Street, who spearheaded the Prescott People’s Place mural project commissioned by the town’s bicentennial committee last year. The presentation took place at a society dinner held at St. John’s Anglican Church last Wednesday. PHOTOS BY TIM RUHNKE
two books this year. Author Bonnie Gaylord will be on hand at the society’s office to sign copies of The Heritage Markers in Grenville County on
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Cardinal and Prescott. The first book of the year - the 1871 Census of Augusta, transcribed by Sandra Robertson – was published in April.
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