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The Review-Mirror September 21, 2017 – 24 Voyageur canoe rides were one of many popular attractions at Saturday's Lyndhurst Turkey Fair. Photo by Julie Gamble The African's Chil- dren's Choir is coming to sing in Athens Wed., Oct. 4 at the Athens Christian Reformed Church fol- lowed by a performance in Kingston at the Kings Court Free Methodist Church on October 6. The 19-member choir includes nine boys and 10 girls ages eight to 10 who have been selected to ben- efit from the experience which allows them to receive an education while on the road and when they return to Uganda. "Education is such a given. It's hard to imagine there aren't government schools with education for all. Without an education you are pretty well rele- gated to simple tasks," said choir manager Tina Sipp. "In eastern Africa edu- cation is the ticket to being self sustaining. They are desperate. We are meeting a tangible need. It's not just for that one child. It causes a ripple affect around them," she said. The children are with the choir for about a year between training and the eight or so months on the road where they are accompanied by volunteer chaperones that become like their family. While on the road the choir members and chap- erones are hosted by the churches where the choir will be singing. "We are so grateful for our churches and our host families. We have been able to help Africa's chil- dren because of these churches all of these years. That money can go back to Africa because those churches and host families are helping so much," said Sipp. Following the tour, many Choir children are enrolled at the choir's boarding school on the shores of Lake Victoria in Entebbe. This boarding school addresses all the needs of former Choir children during their Pri- mary education and in addition to the traditional Ugandan curriculum, the students receive extra training in music, art, computer studies and life skills. Over students are cared for by loving staff and receive the physical, emo- tional and spiritual support needed to reach their full potential. "We have about 1000 alumni. A good percentage of them have gone on to get their higher education and contribute back to their own families and beyond," said Sipp. The current choir began their tour on April 18 and will be returning home Jan. 3 after a tour which will have taken them across the United States, Manitoba and Ontario. "They are well sea- soned they have matured," said Sipp of the group which have been gaining confidence along with improving their English skills. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and entrance is by free-will donation. "We encourage people to be generous, to invest in us. The children are gifted and talented and funny and polite. They don't have the opportunity. We are unashamed to ask for support on their behalf. No one knows the potential which lies in a child," said Sipp. More information on the choir and its education outreach is available at www. africanchildren- schoir.com. Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC) along with MP Gord Brown, MPP Steve Clark, Brockville Mayor David Henderson, George Tack- aberry and Gerald Tallman will host a unique hockey challenge next month. Featuring NHL alumni, local dignitaries and Members of Parliament, Leeds & Grenville's Char- ity Hockey Challenge will take place at the Brockville Memorial Cen- tre, Thurs., Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. with all proceeds going to CPHC. This event is co-chaired by MP Gord Brown, MPP Steve Clark and Mayor David Henderson. Also, being a key part of this event are the Honorary- Chairs George Tackaberry of G. Tackaberry & Son's Construction and Gerald Tallman of Tallman Truck Centre. So far in the line-up we have former NHLers Doug Smith, Rick Smith Alan McCauley and Shawn Rivers. They also have OHL alumni Brett Gibson, Kevin Grimes and Gra- ham Brown. Taking to the ice for our local digni- taries and members of par- liament are, Minister of Justice Attorney General of Canada The Hon- ourable Peter McKay, MPP Simcoe North Patrick Brown, MPP Leeds & Grenville Steve Clark, MP Leeds Grenville Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Gord Brown, and Brockville Mayor David Henderson. The Co-chairs are still finalizing the roster with more NHL alumni, local dignitaries and Members of Parliament to come. Tickets for the Charity Hockey Challenge are $5 and can be purchased at the door or by calling Crystal at CPHC (613)342-3693 ext. 2072. To show their support towards the Hockey Chal- lenge, Air Canada came in as one of our major spon- sors by donating two economy class return tick- ets to any Air Canada Des- tination of your choice. CPHC has created a raffle for these return tick- ets and are now available. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the game or by calling Crys- tal. Keep watch as CPHC will also be selling the raf- fle tickets out in the com- munity at local businesses. CPHC is a registered charity that provides a variety of services and support to seniors and their caregivers. Some of the major services are In- Home Respite Care, Care- giver Support (Education and Counselling), Life- line, Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Adult Day Service, Foot Care, and Diners Clubs. OPP are continuing an investigation into an ongo- ing scam that targeted a Leeds County resident. On Sept. 13, an Eliza- bethtown-Kitley Township man contacted police after they received a call from a person claiming they were from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Personal information was provided to the fraud- ster, including his social insurance number. Police are reminding residents this is an ongo- ing scam. If you receive a call from someone pre- tending to be from the CRA do the following: •Do not take any imme- diate action; •Hang up and verify the information. Call a trusted family member, friend, or your bank to get a second opinion on the call. Verify the caller's ID and the request by calling the CRA directly at 1-800-959- 8281. •Verify the status of your account by contact- ing the CRA at 1-800-959- 8281. The CRA will never threaten arrest or send police. The CRA does not request payment either by prepaid credit cards or gift cards. Scammers can be extremely assertive and aggressive attempting to get this information. To report a scam, call the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre Toll Free at 1-888- 495-8501. If you have been a vic- tim of a scam, by provid- ing personal information or giving money, call the OPP non-emergency line at 1-888-310-1122. Late night stunt driver Leeds County OPP nabbed another stunt dri- ver on Hwy. 15. Thurs., Sept. 14, at about 12:45 a.m. officers in Leeds and Thousand Islands Township stopped a vehicle travelling north- bound on Hwy. 15 with speeds in excess of 58 kilometres over the speed limit. As a result of the inves- tigation, a 32-year-old man from Greece found his vehicle towed, and impounded for seven days. He is scheduled to appear at Brockville Court Oct. 4. ATV stolen from Hwy. 15 residence Leeds OPP are seeking the public's assistance. after an ATV was stolen from a residence near See- ley's Bay. Last Thursday, police were called to a residence on Hwy. 15 in Leeds and the Thousand Islands Township after, sometime during the early evening Sept. 13, thieves removed the ATV from the garage. The 4-wheeler is described as a 2001 Honda TSC Foreman 450 green with Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) 478TE226714204910. Anyone with informa- tion is asked to call Leeds County OPP Communica- tion Centre at 1-888-310- 1122, the Brockville Detachment at 613-345- 1790 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip on-line at www.tipsubmit.com. No charges in pedestrian death There will be no charges after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Perth Road Friday. Frontenac OPP along with Emergency Services responded to a motor vehi- cle collision with a pedes- trian Sept. 15 just after 9 p.m. south of Inverary on Perth Road near Davidson Road. A northbound white Toyota vehicle on Perth Road struck Andrew Eller- beck, 38, who was pro- nounced dead at the scene. The OPP investigation has determined that charges will not be laid against the driver. African Children's Choir in Athens CRA scam still targeting area residents NHL alumni and more in CPHC fundraising hockey game

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