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RibFest triumphs despite wild weather

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  • The younger kids got a chance to do a rescue obstacle course with the fire department, saving both an infant and an adult at the RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Crowds were eager to try offerings from four great ribbers at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Two pirates greeted Town Crier Brian Mabee (right) on their ship, just part of the kid zone entertainment at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Mike Myers was only one of the musicians performing at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Ladies of all ages got up to dance to the free music at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Local resident Peggy Haggerty thoroughly enjoyed the ribs at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • LorrJen Berry (left) joined Eileen and Glenna Wilberforce as they enjoyed RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque.a ine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Rotary President Bern Hudson spoke on behalf of the Rotary at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. The extremely popular annual event is brought to town by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Lions RibFest organizer Doug Charbonneau spoke on behalf of the Lions Club at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. The extremely popular annual event is brought to town by the Rotary and Lions Clubs of Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • The dignitaries came out to support RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. L-r, Town Crier Brian Mabee, Gananoque Mayor John Beddows, MPP Steve Clark Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, and Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands Mayor Corinna Smith-Gatcke. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Six brave duckie wranglers selected the winning entrants from the duckie drop RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Front l-r, Arlo, Mia, Claire, Avery, Ava and Colin, rear Town Crier Brian Mabee. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Kouri’s Kopters dropped the duckies into the “pond” at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Avery selecting the first winning duckie RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Members of the Gananoque Skating Club picked up the leftover duckies at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. The small plastic toys will be used again next year. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Town Crier Brian Mabee helped the Lions Club distribute Canada Day cupcakes at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network
  • Ready to repel all boarders, young pirates joined in on the fun at RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre in Gananoque. Lorraine Payette/for Postmedia Network

(Gananoque, ON July 1, 2024) The Gananoque Rotary and Lions Clubs teamed up once again for a successful RibFest held in the sports fields at the Lou Jeffries Recreation Centre. The four-day event included entertainment for all ages, vendors, and of course, the ribs. The four ribbers were Jack the Ribber, Route 55 BBQ, Silver Bullet BBQ, and Smoke House Bandits, and other food vendors were also available on-site.

“The smallest community to host Ribfest in Canada welcomes over 19,000 visitors every year,” says the website at www.1000islandsfamilyribfest.ca/ . “The Rotary & Lions Clubs of Gananoque give 100 percent of proceeds back to the community. They support charities, families and students and lead projects that positively change Gananoque and the 1000 Islands area. 1000 Islands Family Ribfest is a safe and clean event that everyone can enjoy.”

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Wong, Hubbard, Murphy share lead at suspended TOUR Championship of Canada

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PGA TOUR Canada – Play suspended due to darkness, round two to resume Saturday morning at 8 AM

Second round leaderboard – TOUR Championship presented by Freedom 55 Financial
(Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Eugene Wong – 66 (-8)
T-1. Mark Hubbard – 67 (-7)
T-1. Trevor Murphy – -2/8 (-8)
T-4. George Bradford – 70 (-6)
T-4. Andrew Parr – -3/3 (-6)
T-4. Alex Kang – -5/12 (-6)

(September 13, 2013 – London, ON) – Defending champion Eugene Wong of North Vancouver, British Columbia shot a 6-under 66 at Sunningdale Golf and Country Club Friday to share the lead during the second round with Denver, Colorado’s Mark Hubbard at the TOUR Championship of Canada presented by Freedom 55 Financial. – to read more>

Leon, Stough share lead at The Wildfire Invitational presented by PC Financial

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PGA TOUR Canada – Wong, Choi one shot back after one round in Peterborough

First round Leaderboard – The Wildfire Invitational presented by PC Financial
(Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Hugo Leon – 63 (-8)
T-1. Kyle Stough – 63 (-8)
T-3. Eugene Wong – 64 (-7)
T-3. Albin Choi – 64 (-7)
T-5. Mackenzie Hughes – 65 (-6)
T-5. Cory Renfrew – 65 (-6)

(August 29, 2013 – Peterborough, ON) – Santiago, Chile’s Hugo Leon and Laurel, Maryland’s Kyle Stough shot a pair of 8-under 63s Thursday at Wildfire Golf Club to share the lead after the first round of The Wildfire Invitational presented by PC Financial. – to read more>

Panzeri, Epperson share 36-hole lead at ATB Financial Classic pres. by TELUS

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PGA TOUR Canada – Panzeri fires course record 64 on great day for scoring

Second round Leaderboard – ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS
(Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Joe Panzeri – 64 (-12)
T-1. Chris Epperson – 66 (-12)
T-3. Nick Taylor – 66 (-10)
T-3. Mark Hubbard – 67 (-10)
T-5. Michael Gligic – 66 (-9)T-5. Wil Collins – 68 (-9)
T-5. Kevin Tucker – 66 (-9)
T-5. Max Scodro – 69 (-9)

(August 7, 2013 – Calgary, AB) – Joe Panzeri of Meridian, Idaho shot a course record 64 at Country Hills Golf Club Wednesday to share the 36-hole lead at the ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS with Hilton Head Island, South Carolina’s Chris Epperson. Epperson shot his second straight 66, with both players sitting at 12-under par through 36 holes. – to read more>

Scodro, Epperson share first round lead at ATB Financial Classic pres. by TELUS

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PGA TOUR Canada – 19 players with two shots of lead after 18 holes

First round Leaderboard – ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS
(Bold denotes Canadian)

T-1. Max Scodro – 66 (-6)
T-1. Chris Epperson – 66 (-6)
T-3. George Bradford – 67 (-5)
T-3. Wil Collins – 67 (-5)
T-3. Andrew Georgiou – 67 (-5)
T-3. Matt Makinson – 67 (-5)
T-3. Mark Hubbard – 67 (-5)

(August 6, 2013 – Calgary, AB) – Chris Epperson of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina and Max Scodro of Chicago, Illinois shot a pair of 6-under 66s at Country Hills Golf Club on Tuesday to share the lead after the first round of the ATB Financial Classic presented by TELUS. – to read more>