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He went four over in the first four holes, but Upper Canada golfer Lance LePage got it back together here Saturday, to win the annual Morrisburg Golf Club’s Men’s Open tournament with a 2-over-par 72.

“I started out rough,” said LePage of his double bogey on the par-4 first hole. “I had two, three putts in the first four holes, and they had nothing to with the golf course. It was in excellent shape. The three putts were all me. I missed two putts that were inside three feet.”

That may have been the case on the front nine, but it was the exact opposite on the back, said LePage of his 1-under-par 34 which he added to his front nine 38 for a 72 total and the tournament championship.

On the back nine, Lepage posted a pair of birdies, on the par four 12th hole and the par four 18th.

“I didn’t miss any putts on the back nine. It was a good day, and the greens staff had the course in great shape.”

LePage, a former member of the Morrisburg Club, said he was impressed with the work done on the Morrisburg Golf Course which sees the total re-design and re-build of the third green and a re-shaping and re-sodding of the second green.

“The golf course is in great shape, and the new greens are fantastic. The third green is a great improvement and will be a tricky green to play. It will certainly be interesting to seem some of the pin placements on it.”

With Lepage winning the overall tournament championship, that left Prescott’s Steve Martineau and Brockville’s Peter Gilder tied for the low gross in A flight with 75’s.

A sudden-death playoff on the par four ninth hole and a Martineau birdie settled the issue.

The low net in A flight was won by Upper Canada’s Allan McNairn who shot a 78 for a 68 net.

Following Martineau and Gilder was Prescott’s Rob Kimberly who shot a 77. Ottawa golfer Paul Nooyan shot a 78 and Morrisburg’s Lindsay Weegar carded an 80.

Seven golfers broke the 80 barrier on the day, and among them was Morrisburg’s Dave McClenaghan. His 79 scored the win in B  flight, two strokes up on Prescott’s Bruce Perrin and Upper Canada’s Sam Laurin.

Laurin’s 81 gave him the low net in B flight with a 68.

Next up in B flight was Upper Canada’s Kirk Barkley with an 86. Paul Casselman (Cedar Glen) and Justin McNamee and Mike Bowers all tied with 87’s.

Morrisburg’s Charlie Moore and Larry Gallinger, and Cedar Glen’s Rob Casselman shot 89’s.

Prescott golfers led C flight with Les Randel claiming the win with an 84. Ed Greengrass was second with an 87 which gave him the flight’s low net with a 67.

Morrisburg Club Captain Andy Patenaude was next with an 89 and Mitch Cassell (Morrisburg) carded a 90.

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One of the biggest sporting events to come to Eastern Ontario and certainly the biggest golf event ever, the Great Waterway Classic is set to tee off at the Upper Canada Golf Course, August 19-25.

The Great Waterways Classic tournament at Upper Canada next week is a men’s professional golf tour tournament, the seventh tournament on the 2013 PGA Tour Canada schedule. The former Canadian Golf Tour, PGA Tour Canada was taken over by the U.S. PGA Tour last November and competitors are vying for one of five Web.com Tour cards.

Upper Canada is one of four host courses selected to host a Great Waterways Classic/PGA Tour Canada event. The four-course Classic began in 2012, at Smuggler’s Glen in Gananoque. 

It provides an excellent opportunity for local golfers and golf enthusiasts to attend a professionally run tournament, featuring professional players who one day may be playing on the PGA tour.

Over the years, the Canadian Tour has helped to launched the careers of 2003 Master champion Mike Weir and 2005 U.S. Open winner Michael Campbell.

Last week the Great Waterways Classic and PGA Tour Canada officials announced six tournament exemptions, for the 156 player tournament at Upper Canada, three at the junior level and three sponsor exemptions.

Getting the nod for the sponsor exemptions were Kingston golfer Matt McQuillan, Ottawa golfer Andrew Jensen and MacKenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ontario.

The junior-aged players to receive exemptions were Ryan Mitchell of Beaconsfield, Quebec, Chris Wilson of Timmins, Ontario and Tyler Pope-Ferguson of Amherstburg.

At the junior level, five events were held and attracted 400 golfers, giving each the opportunity to qualify and earn a spot in next week’s Classic.

“Close to 400 junior participants was a fantastic turnout,” said Brad Parkins Chief Operations Officer at Canadian Junior Golf Association and the Tournament Director for the Great Waterway Classic.

According to PGA Tour Canada’s Scott Pritchard there were 70 applications for sponsor exemptions. To make the selections, Pritchard explained they were looking for players who would attract fans, players who would appeal to the sponsors and players who would attract the attention of the media.

“We are very excited to be coming to Upper Canada,” he said. “This is the start of a four week stretch for the players. It is an exciting time for the tour, and will be an exciting time for golf in Canada.”

Tournament officials expressed their pleasure in awarding the sponsor exemptions to two players from Eastern Ontario and gave a warm welcome as well to Mackenzie Hughes of Dundas, Ontario.

McQuillan and Jensen  were both present at last week’s  press conference and both had great things to say about the Upper Canada Golf course.

“I am thrilled to be here,” said McQuillan whose best PGA Tour event finish was at the 2011 John Deere Classic in Illinois when he tied for third. “I am very happy to be able to compete so close to home.”

McQuillan, who played the Upper Canada Course for the first time earlier this summer with his dad, rated the local links at “PGA Tour quality.”

Andrew Jensen of Ottawa, too, expressed his delight at playing so close to home. “This is pretty awesome,” he said. “I played a lot of junior golf here. It is nice to play so close to home and to be able to channel some of my junior golf days out here.”

Jensen joined the Canadian Tour in 2008. He did not play in 2011 or 2012 due to injury/health but regained his status for 2013.

Mackenzie Hughes, 22, is a graduate of Kent State University. He was the Canadian Amateur champion in 2011 and 2012 and qualified for the recent 2013 U.S. Open, but did not make the cut. 

Golfers from around the world will be teeing up at Upper Canada next week, which will be a very exciting time for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission, which operates the course, and Course Superintendent Randy Leclair. Leclair was delighted with McQuillan’s comment that Upper Canada was “tour quality.”

“It’s been a bit of a challenge, but everything is looking good,” said Leclair. “The weather was an issue, but August has been good.”

In preparation for the Waterway Classic, Leclair and his crew have completed considerable renovations on the pro tees. One new tee to service both the second and 17th holes was added and work on the course’s par five 14th, allows the narrow hole bounded to the north by a creek and to the south by bush to be played at over 650 yards. The course now features two cuts of rough, an intermediate cut at 1.25 inches and the regular rough at 3-4 inches.

“We have renovated all of the bunkers and done a lot of tree work, particularly on those that come into play off the pro tees,” said Leclair. “Overall, PGA Tour Canada officials, have been very happy with the greens.”

“I am looking forward to getting the course as good as we can, and hopefully the players will enjoy it,” he concluded.

In addition to having the opportunity to attend the tournament, golfers who frequent the Upper Canada Golf course from throughout Ontario, the Ottawa Valley, Quebec and the northern U.S. have been and will continue to enjoy the changes and renovations at the popular course.

For all golf enthusiasts, players and fans of the game, single day passes for the Great Waterway Classic,  Thursday through Sunday, are $10. Week Passes are $25. Tickets can be purchased by calling 1-877-508-1069 or by e-mailing gwetickets@cjga.com. Tickets will also be available on site each day at the front entrance.

PGA Tour professional and Ottawa area native Brad Fritsch is the Honourary Chairman of the Great Waterway Classic and The Cornwall Hospital Foundation is the Official Charity.

The 2013 PGA Tour Canada was in Calgary, Alberta, August 6-9 for the ATB Financial Classic. Following the Great Waterway Classic at Upper Canada next week, the Tour heads to the Wildfire Invitational at Peterborough. It goes to Sydney, Nova Scotia September 2-8 and wraps up September 9-15 at the TOUR championship of Canada in London, Ontario.

The money leaders to date are Vancouver Island’s Riley Wheeldon, Wil Collins of South Dakota and Hilton Head’s Joe Panzeri of Idaho who won the recent ATB Financial.

This is an exciting time for area golfers and golf fans to take in some top-notch golf action at the beautiful Upper Canada Golf Course located just east of Morrisburg. 

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Close game for Undefeated Kickers

OTTAWA – The Seaway Kickers U13 Mixed team put their 12 and 0 season record on the line August 8th, when they visited the Ottawa Internationals M3 team at Bruff Park in Ottawa where a 3-0 win kept them on track.

Action started in the first with a drive by Seaway forwards David Swerdfeger and Aaron Tibben on Ottawa’s end, which was shut down by a strong Ottawa defense. Ottawa quickly answered with a charge on Seaway’s end, blocked by goalkeeper Shawn Dowson.

The back-and-forth first half remained scoreless with Seaway having eight shots on net and Ottawa six. 

Despite the prospect of the Kickers’ 13 game winning streak ending with this game, the team remained disciplined in play. The game remained scoreless until the 62 minute mark with a goal in the bottom left corner by Kicker forward John Coligan made it 1-0, Seaway.

Ottawa quickly tried to return the favour with a three-man drive down the line, with Dowson making the save of the game.

Three minutes later, forward Travis McInnis bested Ottawa’s goalkeeper to make it 2-0 Seaway. 

With just 40 seconds left in the second half, Coligan netted his second of the evening for a final 3-0 Kickers win. 

Dowson claimed his first solo-shutout this season as the U13M team record advances to 13 and 0 for the season with two games left. 

The team visits the Ottawa Internationals M2 team August 15, at Brewer Park. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

U13 Girls win in Ottawa

OTTAWA – The Seaway Kickers U13 Girls team visited the Ottawa Royals G1 team in Ottawa, August 6, for a 4-2 win.

The Kickers took the lead in the first half with a goal by Helene Bygott making it 1-0 Seaway. Kristyn VanHoof quickly followed up with a second, for a 2-0 Seaway lead at the half.

Early in the second half, two goals by the Royals evened the scoreboard. 

Midway through the second half, Kicker Annaka Gibbons bested the Ottawa goalkeeper for a 3-2 Seaway advantage. Bygott added her second for the night, for a 4-2 Seaway win.

Goalkeepers Cameron Broad and Alyssa Grant shared the win. 

The U13 Girls team play their final home game August 13, at the Merkley Soccer Fields in Iroquois against the Ottawa Internationals G2 team. 6:30 p.m. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

U18 Mixed Kickers extend winning streak

IROQUOIS – The U18 Mixed team hosted the undefeated North Dundas United squad August 8 with an eye on extending their three-game winning streak and they did just that with a 3-2 victory.

Six minutes into the first half, Kicker forward Drew Gillard shot from center on a corner bounce, to beat North Dundas’ goalkeeper and give the Kickers a 1-0 lead.

North Dundas scored back-to-back goals later in the first half, to carry a 2-1 advantage into the second half.

At the 65 minute mark in the second half, Kicker Travis McNeilly scored his first of the night off a pass from Clay Dumoulin, to tie the game 2-2.

With 30 seconds left on the clock, McNeilly scored his second of the night, for the 3-2 Seaway Kicker victory.

Keeper Antoine Scarr claimed the win in goal, snapping North Dundas United’s undefeated season and extending Seaway’s winning streak to four games. 

The U18 team hosts the Nepean City M1 team in Iroquois, August 15. Game time is 6:30 p.m.

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Plans are falling into place for District 8 (Stormont, Dundas, Glengarry, Prescott-Russell and Akwesasne) to host the 55+ Eastern Regional games on August 20, in Cornwall and area. 

Games chair George Baker, said “preparations are nearing completion to host a total of 12 games comprising bid euchre, cribbage, contract bridge, darts, euchre, floor shuffleboard, golf, five-pin bowling, carpet bowling, tennis, pickleball and prediction walking.”

The Eastern Region of the Ontario Senior Games Association comprises seven districts stretching from the Québec border in the east to Kingston and Frontenac, and Renfrew in the west. Its northern and southern borders are the Ottawa and St. Lawrence rivers respectively.

Over 400 participants from the eastern region are registered for the games, said Baker. 

Additionally, 68 people are involved as convenors, non-participants, volunteers and officials. 

The most popular game is bowling, singles and team, whose participants number close to 100. Following bowling are golf with 45 players and floor shuffleboard with 41 players.

District 8 has the distinction of fielding three teams in men’s doubles tennis in the 75+ age category.

The day ends with a closing banquet in Cornwall’s Civic Centre. 

During the banquet, the participants will be entertained by a slide show of the day’s activities and by Glengarry’s Celtic musical group, the Brigadoons.

The games will be played at the following venues, with their respective start times: 

Benson Centre–Bid Euchre 10 a.m; Euchre 10 a.m; Women’s Tennis 9:30 a.m; Prediction Walking 9  a.m.

La Citadelle High School–Pickleball 9 a.m.

General Vanier School–Carpet Bowling 10 a.m.

Chateau Cornwall–Contract Bridge 10 a.m.

Centre Charles-Émile Claude–Cribbage 10 a.m.

Royal Canadian Legion–Darts 10 a.m.

Olympia Bowling Lanes–Bowling 10:30 a.m.

Summer Heights Golf Links–Golf 10:30 a.m.

Alexandria, Tim Horton’s Dome–Men’s Tennis 9:30 a.m.

Long Sault Arena–Shuffleboard 9 a.m.

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There are nearly 500 youngsters enrolled in the 2013 South Dundas Soccer Association. 

With so many players, from Little Squirts to teenage Kickers, the Association relies on the support of community businesses and organizations to keep the young players playing. 

This year, Angie Morrow, manager of Mac’s Convenience in Iroquois, was able to present the SDSA with a kit worth $500, on the opening day of the World Cup. 

“Mac’s, along with other businesses, put together $50,000 to donate to soccer clubs in Canada,” Angie Morrow explained. “The funds were turned into 110 soccer-coach kits for local communities.”

Morrow learned about the kits from Mac’s internal web site and decided that she would apply for one.

“In June I learned that I had been awarded a kit, and I decided to present it to South Dundas Soccer.”

Each kit contains a variety of things from balls, bags and water bottles to coupons, to a total of $500. “I have known Angie a long time,” said Steve Bygott, president of SDSA. “She always supports our soccer players. We are very grateful, and very happy about this generous gift from Mac’s Convenience Stores.”  

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As he has every year since 2004, MP Guy Lauzon, holding the torch, declared “the 2013 World Cup Soccer in South Dundas open.” 

Before nearly 500 players and their families, the Torch was carried around the track by representatives from each of the soccer divisions. It was handed to MP Lauzon by the final two bearers, Kennedi Fetterly and Katherine Lough. 

Elizabeth Bygott led everyone in O, Canada. 

The South Dundas Soccer Association held its final games and celebrations on Friday, July 26 and Saturday, July 27 at the Iroquois Soccer Fields.

Beneath their bright national flags, the players and coaches  and helpers took part in the annual parade, following the Iroquois Legion, Branch 370, colour guard around the track to crowd applause.

“What an honour it is to be here,” Lauzon told the crowd. “Give yourselves a pat on the back for the spirit and enthusiasm that everyone is showing here today.”

Joining Lauzon in con-gratulating the players and the Soccer Association were guests Eric Duncan, deputy warden of SD&G, Evonne Delegarde, SD councillor and the reverend Geoff Howard, who prayed, “May the weather hold, may the sport be good and may we enjoy each other’s company.”

Also with president of the SDSA, Steve Bygott, was Doug Casselman,  present on behalf of the William L. Graham Memorial Fund. He accepted the sincere thanks of the group for $1,000 donated to soccer by the Fund.

Bygott thanked everyone at the games for their ongoing support as he and his very new executive ran their first World Cup weekend. “This has been a bit of a learning curve experience for us. Previous executives had it down to a fine art. We’ll get there,” he laughed.

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The Seaway Kickers U13 Mixed team visited the Nepean City M2 squad July 25 at Centrepointe East in Nepean with hopes of continuing their undefeated season.

Scoring opened at the six minute mark in the first half with a goal in the top left corner by Kickers Forward David Swerdfiger making it 1-0 Seaway. Eight minutes later, a shot by Oakley Beavers made it 2-0 Seaway.

Nepean City countered with a strong offensive in the later half of the first half. Nepean City nearly got on the scoreboard with a penalty kick against Seaway at the 30 minute mark of the first half. Despite Nepean’s efforts, Beavers scored his second on the night making it 3-0 Seaway at the half. 

Opening up at the start of the second half, Nepean City scored two goals in rapid succession against Seaway, making it 3-2 Seaway.

John Coligan scored his first of the night on Nepean City, landing the one-timer on a three-on-one breakaway, 4-2 Seaway. Three minutes later, Brayden Blaquiere-Rizk bested Nepean City’s Keeper, 5-2 Seaway. 

Coligan scored his second of the night in the final three minutes of the game, final score, Seaway Kickers 6, Nepean City 2. Travis McInnis and Shawn Dowson shared Goal Keeper duties. 

The U13 Mixed team look to continue their undefeated season at home August 1, hosting the Nepean City M1 team at the Merkley Soccer Fields in Iroquois, game starts at 6:30p.m.

U18 Girls win big at home

The Seaway Kickers U18 Girls team hosted Nepean City on July 22 in Iroquois, defeating Nepean City 9-2. Goals were scored by Alyssa MacMillian, Nadine Vandodewaard, Kaitlyn Geurkink, Alice Cameron(2), Christyn Veinotte(2) and Lesley-Ann Tupper(2). 

Shutout for U18 Mixed team

The Seaway Kickers U18 Mixed team hosted the Ottawa Internationals July 25 in Iroquois. The high scoring game ended in Seaway defeating the Internationals, 9-0. Goalkeeper Antoine Scarr claimed the shutout.

Goals were scored by Cameron Chayer, Coleson Whittaker, Evan Mullin(4) and Ryan Froats(3). Liam Cooms had four assists for the game. Play of the game was Jordan St. Louis corner kick in Ottawa’s end, headed into the net by Evan Mullin.

The U18 Mixed team visits the Ottawa Internationals for a rematch August 1 at École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité, 6:30p.m. game start.

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The new Stay on Course pilot program coming to grade sixes and Morrisburg and Iroquois Public Schools this fall, is meant to be mutually beneficial to the students and to their adult mentors.

Officials administering the program and school officials gathered met last week at the McIntosh Inn to discuss the program, that everyone is excited to see get started in these two local schools.

“Stay on Course” will involve community members mentoring students in the game of golf, while students mentor community members in the use of technology.

The unique pilot project was created through a partnership between the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and Seaway Valley Crime Stoppers (SVCS). 

The program has received $30,000 in start-up funding from a federal government grant through the Eastern Ontario Development Program as part of Community Futures Development Corporations.

“This program promotes positive, proactive relationships,” said OPP Constable Peter Robertson, who came up with the concept and fostered the partnerships between all organizations involved.

“The other benefit is this is at no cost to parents,” he added. “This is a win-win situation for everyone. It’s partnership-run.”

“This game of golf will be used to highlight positive character attributes, as well as help students build confidence, self-esteem, leadership skills, decision-making skills, and relationships within their own community,” said Karen McDonald Hurley, who developed the eight week program which will run from September to October 2013.

The program includes six golf outings at local golfing facilities in Iroquois and Morrisburg, as well as online and school components.

While playing golf, students and mentors will have the opportunity to use iPads to not only learn about the game, but also to create videos and participate in additional online activities to increase overall learning.

Frank McDonald of Seaway Valley Crimestoppers said, “The Stay on Course program specifically proposes to engage the community through proactive activities. In addition to the pilot program which will allow these children to experience the game of golf, we have included program evaluation methods to track its success. As a result of this program, it is hoped both adults and students become positive contributors to their community and develop new relationships.”

“This exciting program meshes perfectly with our goal of a 90 per cent graduation rate,” said UCDSB Chair Greg Pietersma. “It is never too early to give our students additional skills and connections to help them stay connected and engaged in school. All of our students are one major incident away from being at risk.”

The team is currently looking to recruit volunteer mentors to participate in this program. Mentors would be required to spend approximately two to three hours per week with students. In addition, the team is accepting donations of starter sets of clubs for students to use.

Anyone interested in mentoring or donating a set of clubs, can contact Robertson at 613-534-2223, 613-360-0166 or peter.robertson@ontario.ca, or McDonald at fmcdonald4@bell.net.

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Tuesday, July 9, the Iroquois Lawn Bowling Club hosted several teams from eastern Ontario. 

Teams from Smiths Falls, Brockville, Kanata, Prescott, and Iroquois participated in the tournament. Each team enjoyed three games with a break for lunch provided by Steve and Alice Thompson.

The overall champions (3-game winners) were Ron Hughes and Ruth Duffy from Smith Falls. 

The High 2-game winners were Bill Sheffield and Patricia Garvin from the Goulbourn Lawn Bowling Club, Kanata. 

The High 1-game winners were Bob Fortin & Frank Cummins from the Iroquois Lawn Bowling Club. 

The teams enjoyed fine weather and a court that is in great shape thanks to the work of our volunteers.

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After seven years of operating her Jule’s Fitness Centre,  Julie Rice is amazed that there are still people in Morrisburg and the surrounding area who don’t know the local gym exists.

“It still amazes me that people will come in and say I didn’t know you were here,” said Julie in a recent telephone interview. A police officer in the Toronto area, Rice counts on her mom and dad and friends to keep the gym running smoothly and successfully. It has been doing so since it opened in 2006, just east of Mac’s Milk. That was followed by a move to the Morrisburg Shopping Plaza and from there it went to its current location at 59 Main Street, Morrisburg (former Early Years/Spinning Wheel Restaurant building).

Jule’s Fitness has a solid membership base several of whom have been members since the start, but Rice says, “we find that we get lots of people from outside of town, and fewer members from right in town.”

She also says that the majority of members are over 40, “and we would like to see more young people. The gym is an ideal solution for kids and teens who are maybe not involved in team sports, but who need a way to get exercise and work out on their own and on their own schedule. I don’t see a lot of kids out playing anymore.”

“The gym is a great way for them to burn off some energy, and release some stress and it’s a healthy environment.”

Actually, this applies to all age groups, she adds.

Julie credits her mom and dad and friends all of whom volunteer their time to her keep the gym going. “Mom and dad have put in a lot of hours at the gym. They have the same vision I do. They like to see people come in…and then later hear them say I have lost inches, or that they are feeling healthier.”

Jule’s Fitness Centre has all the equipment you would find in a larger sized gym in a bigger centre…ellipticals, treadmills, steppers, exercise bikes, hydraulic exercise machines, a vibration machine, etc. In addition, there are dedicated areas for stretching and a section dedicated to weight training. A new area is underway that will include a heavy bag and speed bag.

Functionally, the gym includes everything a person/member could ever want for medical rehabilitation, muscle building, tissue reduction (weight loss), cardiovascular training for heart/lungs and sports injury rehab.

Programs can be geared to any age group and any kind of medical issue….spinal, back, arthritis, shoulders, hips, etc.

“There are a lot of nice people who come here,” says Julie’s mother and gym volunteer Sandy. “It’s a lot of fun. It is beneficial, but it is social as well. There are a lot of people who come to the gym, that I never thought I would see here. Some just come to walk on the tread mills, especially in the winter, when it is not safe to walk outdoors. In summer the benefit is that the building is air-conditioned.”

“We have one lady who comes in because she has back problems. I can’t get over how well she now looks.”

Among Sandy’s favourite pieces of equipment is the vibration machine. “It’s great for people with bone density problems. There are some gyms in the cities that are strictly these types of machines. A lot of our members go on it after they have worked out. It is great for circulation problems, osteoporosis and muscle relaxations.”

Volunteer (qualified) trainers are on hand at the gym to help people set up a program specific to their needs. The trainers will also work with the local medical community and chiropractors to set up programs to benefit their patients.

Programs can be set up for everything from people who have had hip, knee or shoulder replacements or injuries to people with breathing issues. Programs can also be set up to work on sport specific workouts to prep for hockey or figure skating, basketball, etc. or they can just be a basic generic program that will start a member on his/her journey to fitness and better health.

“It’s funny,” says one trainer. “A lot of older folks who come here, thought it was younger people who came, but it’s not. Actually, there should be way more younger people than we actually have. I think a lot of the younger crowd don’t realize the gym is here and mom and dad don’t know either.”

While many members come in on their own, there are also some groups that work out together.

The gym is open Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Friday hours are from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Saturday is from 8 a.m. until noon. The gym is closed on Sundays.

Memberships are flexible and set up to be as attractive as possible to members. They are available on a yearly or monthly basis. Many people join on a short-term basis to work on an injury or medical rehab and end up staying on. Family packages are also available and programs can be set up for all ages, from children physically big enough to use the equipment safely to seniors.

 It is Julie’s objective to keep the membership’s affordable.

“We aren’t fancy,” says Sandra. “We are just a small town gym.”

“We have trainers who can work with our members for certain sports, for injuries or to bounce back from medical issues. We are local and people don’t have to worry about transportation.”

Julie says she is an advocate of healthy living and remains committed to keeping the gym going in Morrisburg…to give the community a means of getting fit and staying fit and healthy. “I believe in staying true to your roots. I always come back to Morrisburg. It’s my home town.”

For more information call 613-543-3037 or drop in at the gym.

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