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Liberals one seat short of majority There were mixed emotions for many local supporters of the Progressive Conservatives and Liberals as provincial election results rolled in on Thursday night. Incumbent MPP Steve Clark was easily re-elected in Leeds-Grenville, but he will once again be sitting with the Tories on the opposition side of the Ontario legislature. The Liberals led by Premier Dalton McGuinty won in 53 of the province’s 107 ridings, falling one seat short of forming a third straight majority government. The Conservatives won 37 seats, while the New Democrats were elected in 17 ridings. With all 227 polls reporting, Clark received 24,314 votes. Liberal candidate Ray Heffernan was a distant second with 6,663 votes. David Lundy of the New Democrats placed third with 5,822 votes, followed by Green candidate Charlie Taylor with 1,329 votes. Lance Fulsom of the Socialist Party of Ontario received 111 votes. As the incumbent Tory MPP, Clark received about 63.6 per cent of the vote in Leeds-Grenville, down slightly from the two-thirds he garnered in the March 2010 byelection. The Liberals
received 17.4 per cent of the local vote in the Oct. 6 election, followed by the NDP at 15.2, Green at 3.5 and Socialist at 0.3 per cent. Across Ontario, the Liberals received about 37 per cent of the popular vote. The Progressive Conservatives picked up 35 per cent of the vote, and the New Democrats received 2* per cent. It was clear from the first sets of results on Thursday night that Clark’s margin of victory would be significant. Heffernan had a slight lead over Lundy for second place early on, but the lead became more comfortable as the night progressed. The numbers that caught the attention of election watchers were the seat totals for the Liberals; at times, it appeared the party might have enough seats to form another majority government. With that uncertainty in the air, Clark delivered a brief victory speech at The Mill restaurant. The MPP thanked his supporters and indicated he will be going back to Queen’s Park to represent the people of Leeds-Grenville first and foremost. “We have work to do,” said Clark, who told re-
(Above) Deanna Clark looks on as her husband Steve delivers a brief victory speech at The Mill restaurant in Brockville on Thursday night. The incumbent Progressive Conservative MPP received 63.5 per cent of the vote in Leeds-Grenville, down slightly from Clark’s byelection win in March 2010. The Liberals fell one seat short of forming a third straight majority government in Ontario. PHOTOs BY TIM RUHNKE
porters it’s time to move forward. The next day, the MPPelect acknowledged that the showing by the Progressive Conservatives
tinue working hard every day to make sure your interests come first.” As for Heffernan, he was upbeat about his party being re-elected. “Steve may have the chair at Queen’s Park, but LeedsGrenville has my ear,” said the Liberal candidate, who also offered a personal commitment to family and friends gathered at his campaign office in the Brockville Shopping Centre. “Ray Heffernan will remain the voice of Liberals in Leeds-Grenville for as long as you’ll have me,” he proclaimed. Heffernan, who added that the Liberals have a future in this riding, referred to Premier McGuinty as “a phenomenal leader.” The New Democrats regained their third-place standing on Thursday; the Green party placed third locally in the 2007 election and 2010 byelection. Provincially, voter turnout in last week’s election was at an all-time low; less than half (about 49 per cent) of registered voters bothered to cast their ballots even though the weather was good throughout most of On(Above) MPP-elect Steve Clark (left) is congratulated by Ray tario. Voter turnout was slightly higher in LeedsHeffernan at The Mill. Grenville. The next provincial led by Tim Hudak did not a clear message that they election is scheduled for meet the party’s expecta- want relief and respect,” Oct. 2015; however, an election could be held tions. “Although the prov- Clark stated in a release. “It’s been a privilege before that date if the Libincial results were not what we hoped for, I think to serve for the past 18 eral minority government the voters of Ontario sent months and I plan to con- falls.
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More support for Rotary Park project Beatty, city firefighters show support The community continues to step up to the plate for the Rotary Park revitalization project. The committee that is spearheading the initiative has received a donation of $50,000 by David Beatty, CEO of Canarm and a Brockville councillor. The presentation was made at the west-end park last Tuesday afternoon. Also on hand at Rotary Park was Scott Hayward of the Brockville Professional Firefighters’ Association. City firefighters raised about $2,000 at a barbecue held at a public event at the park on July 16. When money from other activities was added, the event generated $2,500 for the revitalization project. The $1.2-million initiative includes a splash pad and outdoor ice rink as well as a new playground and pathway on the east or north side of Butler’s Creek. Beatty noted that he and his four-year-old
From left, Brockville firefighter Scott Hayward looks on as Rotary Park committee chair Brent Collett accepts a donation of $50,000 from Dave Beatty. Hayward also presented a contribution of $2,000; the money represents proceeds from the barbecue hosted by the firefighters at the park in July. PHOTOs BY TIM RUHNKE
grandson Trevor from Belleville attended the July event. Beatty described the familyfriendly revitalization plan as “a win-win for all of the Brockville area.” In noting a lot of things have moved to the north end of the city, he referred to the park project as a great development for the west end of Brockville. An estimated $600,000 will be spent on the project this fall. Organizers are hoping for a grand opening for
the pad in May. Committee chair Brent Collett pointed out that the community campaign has generated just over $900,000. Project leaders are seeking an additional $150,000 in donations that will be matched by the Carolyn Sifton Foundation. “We hope the citizens of Brockville come forward,” Collett said. City firefighters raise money for a different activity or program each year and selected the
park project. Hayward is encouraging the public to support what he calls “a very worthwhile cause.” Collett noted that there are plans to use half of the artificial ice surface for novice skateboarders in the summer months; the other half would remain available for skaters. The presentation was held in the park, where Knapp’s Paving has already begun work on phase one of the revitalization project. Collett
Brent Collett leads reporters on a tour of Rotary Park and describes the features that will be added to the west-end recreation area in the west end of Brockville.
acknowledged the efforts of Knapp’s and other local companies that are supportive of the Rotary Park upgrades. The local Rotarians are hosting a gala at The Mill next Thursday, Oct. 20. The multi-course dinner includes a silent auc-
tion and a performance by comedian Terry Hart. Proceeds will help the club cover its five-year, $100,000 commitment to the park revitalization project. Tickets to the gala ($250/couple) are still available. Call Collett at 613-342-2611.
Foul play ruled out in man’s death Heavenly City police have released the name of the young man who was found unconscious at a downtown intersection and died in hospital early Sunday morning. Robert Picotte, 19, of Brockville was found near the corner of Buell and George streets at about 1:55 a.m. Brockville Police Service and Leeds-Grenville EMS personnel responded. Picotte had sustained a serious injury to his right arm, according to a police news release. He was rushed to Brockville General Hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later. A post-mortem was conducted on Monday; police have ruled out foul play. The area near Buell Street between Church and King was closed to vehicles and pedestrians on Sunday morning as investiga-
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Infection control continues to be a priority for all of us to protect ourselves and our loved ones when we are vulnerable to disease. Health care-associated infections such as MRSA, VRE and C. difficile continue to concern all of us. Ultimately, the most effective way to prevent the spread of infections is
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Augusta names second annual business award winner Selleck Mechanical is this year’s recipient of the Augusta business of the year award. The winner of the second annual honour was announced at a luncheon held at the Grenville Snowmobile Club on Friday. The award is presented by the township’s economic development and tourism committee. Nominees are evaluated using criteria such as longevity, innovation and community involvement. Selleck Mechnanical was one of seven business award recipients. The company has been operating for 11 years and is based on County Road 15 north of Maitland. The welding and fabricating shopthat specializes in boiler repair, power piping and process piping employs 12, but that number goes up to as many as 30 depending on workload. A larger facility was built in 2007. Selleck Mechanical is a family business; Harry and Lori work side by side and are assisted by sons Brandon and Colton. The company also serves as a good corporate citizen by donating time and materials and money to local causes, especially those that deal with children in need. Shortly after the award was presented on Friday,
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From left, Colton, Brandon, Lori and Harry Selleck accept the Augusta business of the year award. Selleck Mechanical was one of seven nominees for the second annual honour presented by the township’s economic development and tourism committee. PHOTO BY TIM RUHNKE
Harry congratulated all the nominees and state he accepted the honour for all of them. Lori said she was “kind of shocked” by the announcement, adding that her husband puts 110 per cent into everything he does. She also noted that her sons have been a big help with the business. The other nominees for the Augusta 2011 business award were Dewar’s Inn on the River, Irvine Memorial Chapel and Reception Centre at Roselawn, Nuisance Wildlife Control, Vacuum Thermal Forming, P.F. Donnelly Construction and Steve Polite Sand and Gravel. Finucan’s General Store in North Augusta was the inaugural winner of the business award last year. Guest speaker at the
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tected, while also deferring the capital gains tax on the asset held in trust until the death of the surviving spouse. Freeze company value: Provides income splitting and tax minimization opportunities. Transfer ownership over time: Sell the business to family members or other buyers over an extended period to spread the tax bill over a longer period and ease the transition. Determine your succession ‘readiness’: Get your wills, contracts and other paper work in order and be sure it’s all readily available. Revisit your succession plan frequently to account for changing business and family/ stakeholder circumstance and revise your tax strategies accordingly. Identify your succession support: You built your business but you don’t have to – and probably shouldn’t – plan its succession all by yourself. Your professional advisor can help you avoid a succession tax crunch and help you plan all the other aspects of your financial life, both business and personal. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant. Insurance products and services are distributed by I.G. Insurance Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm). Insurance licence sponsored by The GreatWest Life Assurance Company outside of Quebec.
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Canada: “The soundest financial system in the world” In September, the World Economic Forum released its annual Global Competitiveness Report, declaring Canada as having the soundest financial system in the world – for the fourth year in a row. It’s a rank that our Government and Canadians alike can be proud of. And it’s in part thanks to Canada’s Economic Action Plan. Canadians gave our Government a strong mandate to stay focused on what really matters – job creation and economic growth. In my budget consultations for the past two years this is a message I have heard repeatedly. It’s why we’re continuing to keep the economic recovery our number one priority. In fact, Canadians only have to look at the signs, right here at home, to see how our Government’s early and prudent action has helped us weather the economic storm. Canada’s financial sector has fared better than anywhere else in the world, and has served as an example for other countries to follow. The strength of our banks has helped support our economic recovery and avoid taxpayer bailouts like those experienced in the United States and Europe. Our economy has created over 600,000 net new jobs since July 2009 – the strongest job growth record in the G-7. Statistics Canada announced last week that 60,000 net new jobs were created in September, as the unemployment rate declined to 7.1 per cent - the lowest level of unemployment since December 2008. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) have forecasted that our economy will be among the strongest in the G-7 this year and next. And Moody’s is renewing Canada’s AAA credit rating this year due to our “economic resiliency, very high government financial strength, and a low susceptibility to event risk.” In fact, the IMF also forecasted, recently, that Canada will have the strongest overall economic growth of G-7 countries over the next two years. It also praised us on our “sounder fiscal and financial position.” These are all encouraging indications that Canada in on its way to a strong economic recovery over the long-term. However, if future economic troubles occur outside our borders, it does not mean we’re immune to their effects. That’s why we’re staying on course to deliver the Next Phase of Canada’s Economic Action Plan. It’s a plan that has helped guide families, seniors and businesses through the economic challenges we initially faced. The plan helped to keep taxes low, create jobs, and deliver the savings that Canadians needed during this fragile economic time. Moving forward, we will also stay on course to return Canada to balanced budgets. We are launching strategic and operating reviews, looking at ways we can improve Government operations and programs to ensure value for taxpayer dollars. Doing so will support our goal of returning Canada to balanced budgets by 2014-15 – a year ahead of our original schedule. And as always, we’ll do so without raising taxes or cutting transfers to the provinces. We’re staying focused on the recovery, because our Government understands the last thing Canada’s economy needs right now is the NDP and Liberal’s massive tax hikes that would kill jobs and set Canadian families back. Over the past several months, Canada has displayed resilience in the face of challenging economic troubles that have plagued other countries around the world. And it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Thanks in part to Canada’s Economic Action Plan and the leadership of Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Canada is on track for a strengthened recovery and economic success over the short and long-term.
Civitan members rise to the occasion Carol MacKay and her husband Rod (not shown) sell loaves of French bread in front of the Canadian Tire store in Prescott on Saturday. Brockville & District Civitan Club members also took part in the 29th annual fundraiser at the Canadian Tire and Home Hardware store in Brockville. Proceeds from the bread blitz go to Civitan projects to assist physically challenge individuals who live in the Brockville area. PHOTO BY TIM RUHNKE
Lindsays named citizens of the year Dr. Ardis and Marsha Lindsay are co-recipients of the citizen of the year award presented by the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce. The local business organization announced the winners on Friday. The award will be presented at the chamber gala to be held at the Brockville Memorial Centre on Thursday, Nov. 10. The Lindsays are lifelong Brockville residents who are active in the community. The
couple co-hosted a BGH event last fall that raised more than $75,000 for surgical equipment at the hospital. In addition to supporting charity events, the Lindsays are active members of the Brockville Country Club. The chamber, which has more than 530 members, will present all of its annual awards at the Nov. 10 gala. Tickets are still available and can be purchased at the chamber office (613-342-6553 or info@brockvillechamber. com).
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Hello and I’m sorry it’s been so long. Wel- of my junior high girls, who were probably come back to my adventures teaching Eng- about twelve years old, asking the English teacher if everyone in the US has blue eyes. lish in Japan on the JET program. Gord Brown, Leeds-Grenville MP Many of my elementary students can’t tell I teach grades one through to nine here. the difference in foreigners/are As I’m sure you can imagine, that Your FREE Guide to Area Homes Inside! able to tell if foreigners are remeans I have heard some rather Proudly Serving BroCKville, PreSCoTT and Surrounding CommuniTieS lated. This was brought home interesting, and often hilarious, more than www.thebrockvilleobserver.ca the japan when Amy, one of the new comments come out of my stuALTs, visited my school. dents’ mouths. Today I thought I’d by Lauren Smith You have to understand that share some of the things my kids last year, my friend Becky vishave had to say about foreigners Editor/Sales Manager (Please understand that a lot of my younger ited the same school in February. As I was Austin de Luis children can’t tell me where China is in re- showing Amy around, several of the children Contributing Writers lation to Japan and only know Canada is a came up and asked if this was Becky. Other Prescott News Editor Rod Charlton Doug Grant Tim Ruhnke country because I’m from there). than having brown hair and glasses, they Rebecca Bredin Russ Dissotell Publisher/Editor Contributing Writers tim@observernews.ca I was eating lunch with my first graders don’t even have the same shade of brown or Lauren Smith Cyndy Robinson Jeffrey Morris Rod Charlton one day and one of the kids in our group de- hair type, they look nothing alike. But they Tom Allnutt Monica O’Grady Russ Disotell Advertising Consultants Catherine Durnford-Wang News Reporters Investors Group Catherine Cavanagh cided he was an expert on foreigners. He told still asked. Jeff Rogers 613-340-2929 K4M 1A5 Doug Grant Erin Christie Health Unit Peter Yerdon the others6 that all foreigners have blue eyes. I This was actually a change from their noremail: jeff@observernews.ca Monica O'Grady Austin Dave Henderson John RyanDe Luis told him I have green eyes. He said, “Well they mal question when I bring another foreigner John Ryan Kevin Hoover 613-340-9009 Steve Clark Dennis Stein Advertising Consultants in. Normally they ask “Is that your sister?” have blue or green eyes.” Which I replied that email: kevin@observernews.ca Catherine Durnford-Wang Gord Brown Austin de Luis Though one of my first graders asked me my brother, sister, and father all have brown Barb Budd Karen MacDonald-Hurley Loan Duong Administration - Sue Rivoire 106 King Street West when another of my friends visited if she eyes. He thought about it for a moment and J. Bruce Thomson Brockville K6V 3P9 President - Don Rivoire then asked me, “Are they Japanese?” After I was my mother. Thankfully, Merran doesn’t Ph: 613-342-8777 stopped laughing, I explained that no, they understand Japanese. Published by Fax: 613-342-8773 106 King Street West, Brockville, Ont. K6V 3P9 Well that’s about it for now. Stay tuned for weren’t. Ph: 613-342-8777 austin@observernews.ca Sadly, he’s not the only one of my students more of my adventures in Japan. Until later, Fax: 613-342-8773 www.thebrockvilleobserver.ca to say something like that. I overheard some bye!
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Bordeaux is synonymous with the majestic wines made from the blending of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, a combination emulated As many of you know throughout the I have a soft spot for wine Italworld. It may as a ian wines. Notcome any one surprise but this wasn’t type, but more a special always the case. Before appreciation of Italian World War IIWhen Bordeaux winemaking. I’m was dominated by white in the LCBO, whether I grapes white wines. want toand or not, I eventuAs the Itallate allyrecently gravitateas to the 1960’s a white grape, Seian section. I can’t resist millon, was the most seeing if there is anywidely planted grape in thing new (to me!) and what has the exciting andbecome I’m seldom cathedral of Cabernet. disappointed.
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Football and tailgating parties Make It your Own by Peter Yerdon, Red Seal, O.C.T.
If you’re a football fan Friday through Monday is a great time. If you’re the spouse of a football fan you probably don’t think it is so great. Not so much in Canada but Sunday at the ball park in the U.S. is a fun time for food. In fact in some cases the parking lot tailgate party is sometimes more rewarding then the game.
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The food at the tailgate party can be as different as the people making it. I have seen Hot Dogs and Hamburgers of course and sausage is a staple. Every part of the chicken
is BBQ’d and in several different ways. It actually becomes a lets out do our neighbour with what can we do to impress. Of course the tailgate party is like the biggest block party going and for the most part just a big friendly get together with 50,000 people or more! The most fun food I have had and continue to enjoy is smoked pulled pork. The pork just shreds in tender tasty pieces mounded on fresh bread, with Bar B Q sauce yum, yum, yum! The trick to a good pulled pork is time and slow cooking, and it is ok if you don’t own a smoker, a slow cooker will do or even your oven on low heat and time, or on the
stove top in a deep pot that has a cover and the beauty is it is so simple. So here goes; season your pork with salt and pepper and place in what ever medium you are going to use, it is not necessary but some people like to brown the meat on all sides first. Place some water in the bottom and add lots of BBQ sauce, it should not be swimming in water and sauce but liquid and time are the key to this so lets say half way up on the side of the pork. Set your heat and let this cook, depending on the size up to 4 or 5 hours on low. I have actually done this in the morning and went away to work, as
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that every story in Hebrew Scripture (Old Testament) must be understood as fact, and then there are those that argue that to understand a story as fiction does not belittle the truths it professes. So for
Sadly, the different branches of Christianity sometimes struggle to talk about their differences, let alone accept them. example, some Christians take the story of Adam and Eve literally, but many others accept the theory of evolution while at the same time also fully accepting the deeper truths of God’s love and humanity’s failings found in that story. Both sides value truth. Sadly, the different branches of Christianity sometimes struggle to talk about their differences, let alone accept them. And yet, reading the bible always reminds me of how inclusive God calls us to be. The decision over
which books to include in the New Testament was arrived at through consensus over a period of years, with information, letters and books shared between different worshiping communities. Early Church leaders decided to follow the example of Hebrew Scripture. Just as the Old Testament contains several retellings of the same stories, with differences, so the New Testament should contain several different reliable perspectives on Jesus’ life. This is why there are four Gospels, each from a different community. One would not be enough. Eighteen parables would be lost if the Gospel of Luke had been eliminated. Eleven would be lost without Matthew. And of those that they have in common, the slightly different tellings enlighten us to deeper truths. The Bible invites us to conversation. The stories within its pages call us to speak to the truths that resonate in our souls. Rather than rejecting different understandings, we should seek the truths that may be hidden there. We will not always agree, but together we will grow. We are unique individuals within particular communities, and we are called together to be a people of inclusion, wisdom, faith and love.
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Cape Cod and Salem – it’s more than just magic by Barb McMahon Howard Travel If you’ve never been to Cape Cod, Massachusetts, you don’t know what you’re missing. On October 2, Howard Travel headed down to the cape with a coach full of people ready to enjoy the ocean air. The weather was predicted to be terrible, but everyone remained positive that it wouldn’t dampen their experience. We arrived in Yarmouth on the mid-cape just prior to dinner time. The Cape Point Hotel was prepared for us with a welcome reception of wine and cheese and a local tour guide who was eager to have us enjoy our first evening in the area. The following morning we departed for Provincetown where half of us were going whale watching and the other half were going on a dune tour. At the last minute, plans
were changed because of high winds. Instead, we headed to the docks where we would catch a ferry to the famous island of Nantucket. This island is stunning. The streets are made of cobblestone and everywhere you look, the houses are made in traditional Cape Cod style with cedar shingles as siding. The legend about the widow’s walk being the place where women waited for their husbands to return from the sea was shattered for us, but the truth was revealed. Because there were so many chimney fires during the cold winters, the women would have to climb up onto the roof with a bucket of sand to dump down the chimney. So that they wouldn’t fall, railings were erected - and that is where the widow’s walk myth began. The following day, we succeeded in getting on the whale watching tour, though the waves were
high and the whales were few and far between. The people who chose to do the dune tour had better luck and had a perfect day to explore with their guide. Provincetown itself is an artist’s colony and is full of colourful people. On the last day of the trip, we went to Salem where we got to experience “witch town” with a tour guide who made sure that we also learned about the city’s maritime history. The Witch Museum was a very interesting tour that brought a lot of historical facts to the foreground. In the witch hysteria of 1692, 19 people were hanged and one poor man was pressed to death for never admitting guilt. There were never thousands of people being burned for the accusations. Another interesting fact about Salem is that it is the birthplace of author Nathaniel Hawthorne. Because his great grandfather, Hathorne, was one of the judges that senten-
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FOOTBALL & TAILGATE PARTIES continues from page 7 long as the top is on it will be fine. I only recommend this if you are using a slow cooker though as I do suggest leaving the stove or oven on all day. When it is done pull it out and shred with a couple of forks, break out the buns and enjoy! Now how to “Make It Your Own” Try using an Italian porchetta it needs
no seasoning or BBQ sauce, just cook it slow. Use an inside round beef roast and follow much the same procedure in seasoning and time. Chicken works well but requires only half the time. Any cut of meat can be used but I prefer to use the cheaper cuts. Try changing the sauce instead of BBQ, try a Hoisin
sauce. Or add some heat from a spicy Chili sauce, take a walk down the grocery aisle and see what makes you go “mmm” this might work, or just make your own mixture. Whether you are a football fan or not plan a tailgate party of your own, you don’t really need a game, just friends to help you enjoy! Mangi
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Community Foundation decked out Vegas style The Brockville and Area Community Foundation (BACF) holds their annual gala on Saturday night at the Brockville Country Club. This year’s theme, ‘Viva BrockVegas’ will have everyone sporting their best Elvis and other extravagant costumes. Pictured above are, from left to right, BACF Executive Director David Dargie, board chairs and gala co-chairs Rose Lalonde, and Charles Massey. Festivities begin with a 6p.m social, followed by a dinner and live and silent auctions.
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New homes beside town hall possible, council told PRESCOTT – Three houses could be constructed on vacant town-owned land north of the Dibble Street West municipal building, according to a report submitted by Prescott’s director of public works. Craig Cullen is recommending that town council directs staff to rezone the property on the south side of James Street West from institutional to residential. If the rezoning bylaw is approved, the land could be declared surplus and then sold to create single-family dwellings. Cullen’s report was on the agenda at last night’s committee-of-the-whole meeting of Prescott council; the meeting took place after The Observer went to press. “This property is used for limited recreational activity during the summer months and has in previous years been the site for
a small skating area for some residents,” the public works director wrote in his report. In noting town staff provide council with development opportunities, Cullen indicated the James Street property would support three homes “...without decrementing the character of the existing neighbourhood.” The director indicated that the parking lot be-
side town hall could be reconfigured; the portion of the lot closest to James Street would be lost to the eastern building lot. Two trees would have to be cut down; however, municipal staff expect there would be three new trees planted on the three lots. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the lots would cover parking changes at town hall and could be applied to recrea-
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Rams sweep 7th annual Brockville Bowl
Red Rams quarterback Brandon Savage tosses a first half touchdown to Nicholas Shepherd (photo on the left) while Zach Raby of the Pirates tries to cut off the pass.
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Pirate running back Trent Corney broke away down the sidelines for a 96 yard touchdown to give TISS the early lead.
Ryan Lefebvre from TISS tries to prevent BCI’s Zach Benson from pulling in a second quarter interception while Dylan Bell looks on. BCI won the senior Brockville Bowl title 24-14 despite having only 23 players on the roster.
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Red Rams defender Todd Fawcett shadows Pirate quarterback Jacob Read during the opening half of the Brockville Bowl. BCI won the rubber match to take a 4-3 lead in the series since the Thanksgiving Day classic started.
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Brockville Braves’ Ben Blasko cuts to the net during second period action on Friday night. Blasko had a pair of assists as the Braves took the game 5-4.
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Braves back on track with win Gloucester
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The Brockville Braves got back on the winning track on Friday, winning their only game this week, breaking a two-game slide. On Friday, the Braves entertained the Glouces-
ter Rangers. Brockville jumped out of the gates quickly registering the first 9 shots of the game and taking the lead on Mike Skakum’s fifth of the season. After Gloucester tied the game, David Roy scored his league-leading 11th to retake the lead. Brockville extended
their lead to 4-1 after two quick goals from Mike DeBello and Skakum’s second of the game. Gloucester cut the lead to 4-3 after a pair of goals late in the second and at the beginning of the third periods. Matt Chartrain scored the eventual game-win-
ner just before the nineminute mark and Brockville’s new goalkeeper Andrew Pikul held off a barrage of shots at the end of the game conceding one goal with only seconds left but recording the win. Chartrain led the way for Brockville on offense
with one goal and three assists, while Skakum had a pair of goals and added a helper. Ben Blasko had a pair of assists while Pikul was solid in goal stopping 33 of 37 shots he faced. Brockville sits in fourth place in the Robinson division holding games in hand on Hawkesbury,
Carleton Place and Cornwall who sit above the Braves in the divisional standings. Brockville has a chance to leap-frog Carleton Place with a home-and-home series this Friday and Sunday. Game time on Friday is 7:30p.m at the Memorial Centre.
Gingras commits to Union By
Austin de Luis
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Brockville Braves defenseman Sebastien Gingras has committed to Union College in Schenectady, New York for the 2012-13 season. Gingras started the season well, with eight points in the first 10 games has shown great
strides in his defensive zone coverage, while taking great care with the puck and limiting turnovers to a minimum. Gingras has turned into a dominant puck possession defenseman, that opponents have a tough time controlling. His skating ability and precise puck
movement take the pressure off the team, especially in the defensive zone. “It is great to see this happen for Sebastien,” said Braves head coach Jason Hawkins. “Now the pressure is off and he can concentrate on playing his game and doing the best for the team.”
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Brockville Memorial Centre Braves forward Matt Chartrain hugs Stefanie Green during a ceremony to honour the billets for this year’s team. Green and Dave Holmes billet Chartrain and their nephew Chris Roll. Photo by Austin de Luis
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ARIES - March 21/April 19 - People are telling you things that help you understand what’s going on. When someone asks something of you, get straight down to it, although you might not want to do everything they ask. TAURUS - April 21/May 21 - Your love life is in the forefront this week. You are in a phase of your life where what you experience will completely change your expectations. This transforms the way you look at your affections. GEMINI - May 22/June 21 - This week teaches you to respect what you feel. The Moon causes you to experience things in a very special way. You love analyzing everything concerning your work. CANCER - June 22/July 22 - The planet Neptune brings you some strong emotions and causes you to see what others represent in your life. Discern things carefully this week. LEO - July 23/August 23 - The domain of learning is in the forefront for you this week. You want to feel happy in everything you do. You might have to completely rethink your way of living. VIRGO - August 24/Sept. 22 - You will shine in the spotlight at work this week. The planet Jupiter causes you to be admired by others. This surprises you but makes you happy.
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The ObserverHOCKEY Gilmour nets hat trick in South Grenville win Jr. B Rangers host Gananoque on Saturday PRESCOTT – The South Grenville Rangers are hoping to make it three wins in a row when they hit the road on Friday. The Prescott-based Jr. B team picked up an 8-5 victory at home against Brockville on Saturday night and then came up with a 6-5 shootout win in Athens on Sunday night. South Grenville is now in third place in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Rideau Division. The Rangers and Tikis played an even first period at the Leo Boivin Community Centre on Saturday. Neither team scored, and shots on goal were 11 apiece. T.J Burns put Brockville on the board at 7:48 of the second, and the Tikis had an opportunity to make it a two-goal lead when Sawyer Woodside was awarded a penalty shot about a minute later. However, South Grenville netminder Jarrett Pitt made the save. Thomas Plumb tied the game at 13:36; Ranger assists went to Taylor Davis and Brandon Webster. The Rangers
jumped out in front when Brandon Gilmour scored; Alex Stephenson and Cody Adams had the helpers. Brockville tied the game with 2:16 left in the second. Stephenson gave the home team a lead it would never relinquish when he scored 43 seconds into the third period; Adams and Gilmour had the assists. Kristian Knapp made it 4-2 on the power play at 3:33; Ronnie Harrison had the lone assist. Brockville had its own power-play marker midway through the period to make it 4-3. But Gilmour’s unassisted goal less than a minute later restored the two-goal margin for the Rangers. The Tikis made it 5-4 with about seven minutes left in regulation. Gilmour’s third goal of the game came with 3:23 to play; Devon Simons had the assists. Brockville responded 13 seconds later to cut the lead to 6-5, but Jody Sullivan added an insurance marker with 2:12 remaining. Davis picked up the assists. Harrison added a short-handed goal with 38 seconds on the clock; Travis Downi e had the assist. The Tikis outshot the Rangers 51-46. Brad Fraser was in net for Brockville.
It was another busy night for goaltender Pitt in Athens on Sunday; the Aeros outshot the Rangers 49-43 in regulation and overtime. Athens opened the scoring at 9:10 of the first period, but Plumb tied it at 13:14; assists were by Davis and Sullivan. The home team took a 2-1 lead on a power-play goal with 28 seconds left in the opening frame. Gilmour made it 2-2 five-and-a-half minutes into second; Stephenson and Adams picked up helpers. The Aeros took a 3-2 lead on the power play at 6:23 and made it a twogoal advantage at 13:28. Stephenson’s power-play goal with just under five minutes remaining in the second cut the lead in half; Adams and Gilmour assisted. Plumb’s second goal of the game evened the score at 7:07 of the third; Davis and Sullivan had the assists. Athens made it 5-4 at 7:22, but Knapp’s unassisted goal with 4:20 left in regulation tied the game. There was no scoring in regulation, which meant a shootout. Harrison scored on South Grenville’s seventh shot, and Athens was unable to match. Pitt faced
49 shots in regulation and overtime and kept the Aeros off the board in the shootout. The Rangers (4-4-0-0) travel to Westport for a game against the Rideaus on Friday night. South Grenville hosts Gananoque at the Leo Boivin Community Centre on Saturday night; puck drops at 7:30 p.m. Gan has 12 points and leads the Rideau Division; Westport is in second place, one point ahead of the Rangers. Mason Spencer from Oakville was the youngster selected for the Jr. B Rangers shootout that was held during the second intermission on Saturday. His shot went just right of the board; a shooter who puts the puck through the hole in the board wins $50.
South Grenville forward Alex Stephenson hits the ice as he beats Tiki netminder Brad Fraser to give the Jr. B Rangers a 3-2 lead early in the third period at the Leo Boivin Community Centre on Saturday night. The home team went on to an 8-5 victory as well as a 6-5 shootout win in Athens on Sunday. South Grenville hosts division-leading Gananoque this Saturday night. PHOTO BY TIM RUHNKE
Tikis’ woes continue with pair of losses The Brockville Tikis continue to dwell in the basement of the Rideau Division after a pair of losses to Gananoque and South Grenville last week. Brockville fell 11-5 to the league-leading Islanders and 8-5 to the Rangers, showing poten-
tial on offense, but an inability to keep pucks out of their net. At this point in the season, Brockville has one point from eight games and has already created a gap of seven points between them and the nearest competitor Athens,
who sit in the Rideau Division’s final playoff spot. Brockville’s next two games are at home versus Westport on Wednesday, October 12th, followed by a trip to Athens on Saturday. Game time on Wednesday is 7:30p.m at the Memorial Centre.
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Sea of green and gold floods downtown Prescott South Grenville District High School students make their way down the Edward Street overpass as they head for the pep rally at the clock tower in downtown Prescott on Friday. Members of South Grenville’s sports teams and clubs were introduced during the annual display of school spirit. Left: Principal Roy Lalonde gets the crowd going; he and several other staff and students would later dance on the stage at the rally. PHOTOs BY TIM RUHNKE
1000 Islands Credit Counselling offers Home Weatherization Retrofit Program Winter will soon be upon us. And some of us will have as difficult a time keeping the heat in our homes as we have paying for it in the first place. Fortunately, 1000 Islands Credit Counselling is partnering with EnviroCentre to offer Enbridge customers the free Home Weatherization Retrofit Program which aims to keep heat where it belongs – inside your home! 1000 Islands Credit Counsellor Betsy Elliott notes this is a great opportunity for Enbridge customers to get a chance to substantially lower their utility costs. Moreover, says Elliott, you do not even have to be a homeowner to take advantage of this program. “Tenants can get their landlord to sign a waiver which will authorize EnviroCentre to do the work.” She explains successful participants in this program either need to be benefitting from programs such as Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support
Program or other government support programs or need a household income which does not exceed the parameters set out by the program. The income cutoff ranges from $29,931 for a single-person household, $55,617 for a family of 4 to $79,208 for a household with seven or more people. Anyone within these household income levels who lives in a gas heated, under-insulated, single or semi-detached house built before 1970 should call 1-877-580-2582 x 4 or email enviro@envirocentre.ca . EnviroCentre staff will determine if their house and household can qualify for this great opportunity to reduce their heating costs and make their home much more comfortable. It is the second year which 1000 Islands Credit Counselling has helped promote this service. “This is really an excellent program that can help people in our area with modest incomes to cut their win-
ter heating costs,” Elliott stated. The weatherization retrofit program involves the installation of new insulation in residences which are inadequately insulated and allow a lot of heat to escape. “Participants are often shocked at how much their heating costs go down,” added Elliott. 1000 Islands Credit Counselling has been serving the Brockville area since 1996; we now cover all of Eastern Ontario including Ottawa and Kingston. We are a not-for-profit organization which is part of the Employment and Education Centre (EEC); all our services are free, compassionate and confidential. Clients can receive counselling in-person, over the phone and over the internet. We are also part of the Credit Canada Network and are fully accredited. For more information, log on to www.1000islandsc reditcounselling.com, or http://envirocentre.ca.
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Genealogists to hear about proposed War of 1812 anniversary activities At their regular monthly meeting, Monday, October 17th, the Leeds and Grenville Genealogists will hear Alicia Wanless, Bicentennial Manager of the St. Lawrence War of 1812 Bicentennial Alliance. Alicia will outline
many of the activities that are planned in this area between 1812 and 1814 as people on both sides of the border remember this conflict that did so much to shape our two nations and determine boundaries in North America.
The meeting will be held in the Brockville Tabernacle on the 2nd Concession east of the North Augusta Road. The meeting starts at 7:30 and the general public is welcome to attend. Refreshments will be served.
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