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Power plant renamed Welcome to the Brian J. Gallagher Generating Station BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com
One of the most epic love stories of the ancient world gets played out at Almonte’s Herb Garden on Aug. 18. 25
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HANDS UP FOR PUPPETS UP! Parade goers reach out to high-five Nick, the Puppets Up! mascot at the annual Almonte Festival this past weekend. The town was alive with visitors and residents with the back-to-back shows and parades. For more photographs, see Page 2.
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Feeling betrayed by what he calls “the dominant force” of unions in the Ontario New Democratic Party, Kanata-based consultant Ray Samuels is running as an Independent NDP candidate in Carleton-Mississippi Mills. Samuels said he is running as an alternative to the New Democrats under the banner of the ‘Progressive Alliance’. “There seems to be a certain number of seats, so to speak … reserved for the unions,” said Samuels last week in commenting on
the NDP nomination process that culminated Sunday in the election of Liam Duff as NDP candidate. “I seem to have been completely frozen out of the process. There was a favourite before I submitted my candidacy.” Samuels has been involved in numerous left-wing campaigns throughout the area, including volunteering for Alex Munter’s city council campaigns and for New Democrat MP Paul Dewar’s election campaigns in the federal riding of Ottawa Centre, as well working for NDP candidate Trevor Hache in Ottawa-Vanier. See ‘NDP WAITED TOO LONG’ Page 4
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MISSISSIPPI MILLS – The Mississippi River Power Corporation (MRPC) generating station will be renamed the Brian J. Gallagher Generating Station, town council decided Aug 2 after an MRPC request. “It’s humbling, isn’t it,” Gallagher said, after the MRPC representatives surprised him with council’s decision – and the fact that there had been a proposal at all. Gallagher said they had been hiding a plaque at the station that they wouldn’t talk about – but now he’s in on the secret. “It’s more like, what did I do to deserve this?” he said. “It’s certainly very nice to hear that your peers think that much of you.” Gallagher was born in Almonte and attended Almonte District High School – and quickly found a summer job at Almonte Hydro. He went on to be a lineman, line superintendent and general manager. Gallagher now works as a consultant and contractor for Mississippi River Power, and takes a lead role in the operations. According to the MRPC presentation to council, “he was the primary driving force behind the major rehabilitation of the old generating station … applied for government grants, completed the painstaking approval process, co-ordinated with equipment suppliers and contractors and completed a major portion of the actual labour.”
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Puppets a plenty Downtown Almonte’s main streets were filled with the young and the young at heart for the Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival this past weekend, Aug. 6 and 7. Six venues featured back-to-back puppet shows by local and international troupes while buskers, vendors, the balcony puppeteers and the daily parade kept visitors’ imaginations busy between shows. Left, Miss Mills the puppet waves to spectators on Saturday afternoon, accompanied by her best friend for the festival, Jennifer Sheffield.
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Far left, Jacob the blue jay from Under the Umbrella Tree and Stephen Brathwaite, familiar faces in Almonte and at the annual festival, enjoy spending the weekend in downtown Almonte. Centre, Notre Dame Catholic High School student Nick Chaloux shows off hand-knit finger puppets Bottom left, The Punch and Judy Show, performed by Tenon Mortaise of Montreal, entertain the crowds at the Shepherds Mill tent theatre. Bottom right, Glen, a Scottish-inspired puppet, zips along the parade route, thanks to his puppeteer Matt Ficner
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Mississippi Mills council hears dog park presentation BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com
MISSISSIPPI MILLS – Council heard from the well-prepared organizer of a petition for a public dog park in Mississippi Mills on Aug. 2. Iris Boston presented a petition that said a “a designated leashfree play area is in the interest of dog owners, and non-dog owners.” It was supported by about 150 signatures from residents. She suggested the best location
would be in Gemmill Park. “It seems a natural park for an off-leash park,” she said. “And it’s economic because it can make use of the unused fencing around the baseball diamond.” Boston also noted the land was donated to Almonte by Winifred Gemmill, who, she said, was an animal lover. She estimated the cost of the park would be $2,000 to $10,000, which to council would be “peanuts.” “Not in this group,” Coun. Sean McLaughlin replied, and
noted it may move the project along faster if those who signed the petition were willing to fundraise, as council is not opposed to the idea of a dog park in town. Boston pointed out a fenced-in area would leave track meets and other activities undisturbed. Council passed the report on to the recreation and culture committee for a recommendation. PREVIOUS TRY Boston made a similar presen-
tation to council three years ago, in June 2008. In response to the 2008 presentation, town clerk Cindy Halcrow and recreation co-ordinator Calvin Murphy drafted a preliminary report for council. It said that while town staff supports the concept of a dog park in Almonte, they did not believe Gemmill Park was best because of the multi-sports usage; potential for increase in bylaw enforcement; potential for increase in barking, dog bites and dog feces; and the
need to post signage. The animal control officer at the time said she was concerned with the spread of dog diseases and potential for an increase in dog bites. Staff estimated it would take about 215 metres of chain link fencing at a cost of $10,000. “The creation of an off-leash park for dogs has merit, however Gemmill Park may not be the best location for it and the town does not have many other suitable locations,” the 2008 report said.
Gallagher worked many extra hours on the generating plant
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The generating station will be re-named the Brian J. Gallagher Generating Station in the near future. Above, Gallagher in the old generating station after the installation of one of the turbines and gearboxes. Right, an old generator, installed in 1925 is removed as part of the rehabilitation of the old station.
Continued from front The station increased its maximum output, but it wasn’t without Gallagher giving his maximum first. The presentation to council said that he would work all day at his regular job, and return to the generating station after dinner to work until 2 a.m. – necessary, after the main contractor, followed by two more, declared bankruptcy. “We spent about $3.5 million on it, and then three of the main contractors went bankrupt,” Gallagher said. “We were left with some equipment and no generating station, and we had run around and put the linemen to work and find the pieces.” They did have help of subcontractors and labourers too, but he built parts of the present day plant with his own hands. The submitted biography to council added the note: “This had to have been a stressful time for Brian – that much is evident when you consider the fact that he had a full head of hair at the start of the project.” “I never had much hair when I worked for Hydro,” Gallagher said. “But whatever I had left, disappeared.” He campaigned to keep the generating
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August 21st, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Middleville Fairgrounds, Rain or Shine.
Effective immediately, no open air burning is permitted in the Township of Lanark Highlands. Fire bans will be extended or cancelled depending on weather conditions. Permits are not issued for burning of grass or leaves at any time. The discharge of fireworks is prohibited during a Fire Ban.
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By this time next year, he will be retired, but his name on the station will be a familiar reminder for employees and residents of the work that he has done. He has a son in Almonte, a daughter in Ottawa, and three step-children – so there are sure to be many proud faces of Gallaghers pointing out the name as they drive past the station for years to come.
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station locally owned, instead of selling the hydro assets to Ontario Hydro in the ‘90s. This month, he celebrates 50 years working with hydro stations in Almonte. He is going to phase out of his position over the next year, and into retirement – potentially as a full-time motorcycle rider, a favourite hobby.
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NDP waited too long to vet application: Samuels Continued from front Samuels was drawn to the NDP by federal leader Jack Layton. “After the federal election, I decided to join the NDP formally and throw my hat into the ring, so to speak,” he said of his decision to seek the nomination in Carleton-Mississippi Mills for the Oct. 6 provincial election. “I put my candidacy in and kept waiting. It was weeks and weeks and weeks and I wasn’t hearing back form the Ontario NDP.” Meanwhile, the two other candidates saw their paperwork approved in a matter of days by party headquarters in Toronto, he claims. “I feel frustrated,” said Samuels. His official website, however, displays two pictures prominently, those of NDP founder Tommy Douglas, and Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath. When asked if this would be confusing to voters who, upon seeing Horwath’s photo, may believe him to be officially aligned with NDP, Samuels retorted that “there’s been no attempt by our camp to confuse the voters. We support Andrea’s political philosophy and spirit.” He added that he has nothing against the official NDP candidate in the riding. “(But) we should have been allowed to be a competitor in the riding,” said Samuels. He also refused to be drawn on the question of whether he would caucus with the NDP at Queen’s Park if he
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A screen capture of Ray Samuels’ campaign web page. were to win. “That’s a decision that they and I would need to make at that time,” said Samuels. “We might be getting too ahead of ourselves.” Though there will be Green, Liberal, official NDP and his own candidacy in the riding, Samuels said he is not concerned about vote splitting. “I’m not really concerned about a split,” he said, adding he wants to concentrate on bringing disaffected voters back to the ballot box. “We don’t anticipate a split.” He hasn’t officially filed his paperwork to run as an independent candidate with Elections Ontario, but is in the process of doing so. “I’m not interested in power, I’m interested in serving the community,” said Samuels, who lives in the Katimavik-Kanata Lakes area of Kanata. In explaining his ‘Progressive Alliance’ banner, that aims to bring disaffected Liberals, New Democrats,
Greens and even Progressive Conservatives into his camp, he pointed out he found common ground with current Carleton-Mississippi Mills PC MPP Norm Sterling on issues such as the South March Highlands, and that he himself had been a supporter of the former Ontario PC leader Larry Grossman (1985-1987). He accused current Tory leader Tim Hudak of moving the party towards the right, to “elite-driven politics,” but added that with local Progressive Conservatives choosing Jack MacLaren to carry their party’s blue banner into the provincial election, he had a chance to grab the attention of right-of-centre voters. “There are a lot of (Progressive) Conservatives who had supported Mr. Sterling, (who) won’t necessarily support Mr. MacLaren,” said Samuels. He intends to make the South March Highlands the centerpiece of his campaign, as well as addressing issues like health care, amalgamation, bringing together urban and rural voters, the centralization of power, which he feels alienates rural residents, and urban sprawl. “Kanata and Stittsville have enjoyed a certain amount of economic success,” said Samuels. “But we don’t want to be a victim of economic success,” he said, pointing to the urban sprawl of greater Toronto.
NDP nominates student as candidate BLAIR EDWARDS blair.edwards@metroland.com
A 21-year-old university student has won the New Democratic Party nomination for the Carleton-Mississippi Mills provincial riding. Kanata’s Liam Duff, a third-year communication student at the University of Ottawa, won a close vote over Jim Houston, a retired Canadian Auto Worker union member, during the riding’s nomination meeting at the Mlacak Centre Aug. 6. Hopefully, the riding can build on the success of the federal party, after it elected 18 rookie candidates under the age of 30 in last spring’s national election, said Morgan Goddard, president of the Carleton-Mississippi Mills provincial riding association. “Federally the electorate has shown they’re willing to put their faith in these up-and-coming politicians,” said Goddard. “I think the time was right for Liam. “A lot of young MPs encouraged him.” Goddard said his riding has seen a spike in riding memberships leading up to the meeting. Heading into the election, Duff said his priorities are education, green energy, addressing the “HST tax grab” and youth engagement. “Our strong voice in Parliament is now echoed by that of a generation of young people who will inherit the fallout of our decisions today,” said Duff. “The wisdom of the NDP is currently aligned with the energy of the youth.” Duff, a communications specialist, will use his skills in social networking, such as Twitter and Facebook, to bring his message to the electorate, said Goddard. “The New Democrat’s core beliefs have always been aligned with a strong sense of what is right for our environment and what is right for our constituents,” said Duff.
It takes a team to care for our patients and residents at AGH/FVM Many people are familiar with the African proverb about how it takes a village to raise a child, and could probably talk about the different types of citizens within a village who would participate in the child’s life. Many people are also familiar with the Mary Wilson Trider concept of a health care team to care for a patient or resident, but I wonder how many of those people are aware of just how big the team really is.
often aren’t seen on the front line and, without whom, the Hospital and Manor couldn’t function. For example, did you know that:
Of course we can all identify the physicians, nurses, physiotherapists, pharmacists, lab technologists and others who deal directly with patients and residents. When we stop and think about the fact that while they are with us, patients and residents live at Almonte General Hospital and in Fairview Manor, the team expands to include staff in the Support Services departments who
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The laundry processes over 40,000 lbs of regular linen, specialty linen and personal clothing each month The Food and Nutrition department prepares and serves over 600 meals per day to patients, residents, staff, visitors and outpatients in a state-of-the-art facility, using fresh ingredients
Excellent, high-quality care requires a safe, welcoming and pleasant environment where patients and residents feel comfortable and where the clinical professionals have the tools they need to do their jobs. Tidy grounds, clean buildings, fresh laundry and good food are all essential components of such an environment. The staff who provide these for the patients and residents are integral members of the care team. Mary Wilson Trider is the President & CEO of the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor
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www.cpchamber.com The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Classic Monday, September 12, 2011 Mississippi Golf Course Summer is fading quickly and before too long it will be time to tee it up at the Carleton Place Chamber Golf Classic to be held at the beautiful Mississippi Golf Course. It is a great opportunity to get a group of friends, clients or business associates together for a game of golf and celebrate the end of summer and help your chamber help you. Book early to avoid disappointment! Our prices have stayed the same this year at $110 per player which includes HST. This price includes golf, cart, lunch, dinner and most on course games! There will be a live auction with great prizes along with raffle prizes
Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation – Sunday, August 14th The Royal Canadian Legion and The Town of Carleton Place will show our appreciation to our Afghanistan Veterans and their families on Sunday, August 14th. This will be a day of remembrance, ceremony, and celebration commencing at 1:00pm with a cenotaph service held in Memorial Park on Veterans Way (Franklin Street). Immediately following the cenotaph service all Afghanistan veterans in attendance will be presented with the ceremonial ‘Keys to the Town’ by deputy Mayor, Ed Sonnenburg. Legion members, veterans, active service members and others are invited to form up in front of the Town Hall on Bell Street at 12:40 pm to parade to the cenotaph for the 1:00pm ceremony.
Thanks to the generosity of our members our annual golf classic raises money to assist the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce to operate year round promoting business, economic development and tourism in Carleton Place and area.
Everyone is then invited to attend an Open House & Corn Boil at the Branch 192 Legion Hall, 177 George Street. The corn will be free. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available for purchase. Live entertainment will feature The Valley Rovers and Johnny Spinks. There will be no admission fee. Organizers suggest that you bring your own lawn chairs and umbrellas. It will be held rain or shine and food and refreshments will be available throughout the day. The Renfrew Highlands Pipes and Drums will add colour and pageantry to the events of the day and the Carleton Place and District Community Band will also participate in our parade just as the old C.P. Citizens Band did when the troops were welcomed home from WWI and WWII.
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Fire sirens, church bells and chimes, etc, are encouraged to sound out for a maximum of 5 minutes, commencing at 1:00pm on Sunday August 14th to signal that start of the cenotaph ceremonies. All spectators, both young and old, attending this event are encouraged to wear red along with a yellow ribbon to show their support for our troops.
Sponsorship opportunities and donations for the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce annual golf classic - thank you to those who have already so generously sponsored the tournament as Eagle sponsors – The Canadian Gazette/Metroland Media, Tomahawk Technologies, TD Canada Trust, the EMC, and the Royal Bank.
Community Events August 17th, Showtime @ the Station presents Latin Breeze. Known for its infectious rhythm and sound, this group is guaranteed to get any crowd moving to the beat. Park opens at 6pm for BBQ and entertainment, Latin Breeze takes the stage at 7pm. August 19th, SRC Music would like to invite you to The Src Music Rock Camp Show, On Fri, Aug. 19th At Tilly’s Smokehouse at 7pm, (on Hwy 7) in Carleton Place, August 20th, enjoy a day of fun at the Carleton Place Farmer’s Market located at the Canadian Woolgrowers on Franktown Rd. Celebrate the Corn Festival. August 24th, Showtime @ the Station presents The Cowguys. Come out and enjoy the wild and crazy antics of this comic duo. Comedy and juggling and a whole lot of family fun. Show begins at 7pm.
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Showtime at the Station continues every Wednesday evening in August... The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce along with our incredible community supports will present live entertainment every Wednesday evening at the park behind the train station. The park opens at 6 pm and the entertainment commences at 7 pm. Performances continue on both August 17th with Latin Breeze sponsored by SRC Music & the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, as well as August 24th with The Cowguys sponsored by the Town of Carleton Place. Families are invited to come to the park behind the Old Train Station, 132 Coleman Street, Carleton Place, around 6 pm and bring their families, chairs/blanket and picnic food.
August 27th, Old Thyme Fair at Memorial Park, hosted by Zion Memorial United Church. The fair will run from 10am—4pm. For more info contact them at face.zm@gmail.com
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Sept 10th, Dragon Boat Festival. The town of Carleton Place will once again find Riverside Park teaming with excitement. Come, be a part of the Dragon Boat Festival – Carleton Place’s newest tradition and one of the worlds oldest.
For additional information and updates on our terrific performance line-up call 613-257-1976 or visit our website at www.cpchamber.com
Sept 12th, Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce, Annual Golf Classic. Enjoy the day at the Mississippi Golf Course in support of the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce. At $110 per golfer with lunch and dinner included it is one of the best deals around. To register your team call Jackie at the Chamber office at 613-257-1976.
Business Profile Canadian Career Academy – Employment Resource Centre - Kim Field Kim Field has over 15 years experience in Career Development and job search assistance. She has created and
delivered informative and current employment related workshops and has worked one-on-one with clients to determine an individualized action plan to help her clients become employed. Kim has proven to have solid and strategic job search strategies and is able to find solutions for her clients. Her ability to help identify one’s natural skills and interests in order to choose a career that best suits is comprehensive and informative. Most recently Kim has accepted the position of Employment Counsellor from her current position as Job Developer. She will start this position in mid-August. Her time as Job Developer will further compliment her new role as it has allowed her to develop relationships with many local businesses. Trevour Strudwick will be taking over her position as Job Developer. The Canadian Career Academy is proud to have Kim as part of their team.
New Members Gearheadz Transmission & Automotive We offer a full line of general automotive repair services including oil changes, brakes and exhaust. Located at 10471 Hwy 7, Unit D we are open Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm and Saturday by appointment only. Call 613-257-872 Valley Design Co. Valley Design Co is a unique family operated interior design company. We carry high quality paints and finishes that will inspire the homeowners. Be inspired – drop by our showroom at 22 Lake Ave E., Carleton Place or call us at 613-257-1197. McNeely Medical Centre Same day appointment medical clinic located at 455 McNeely Ave in Your Independent Grocer. Call 613-253-2233 for an appointment. Bulk Barn Bulk Barn is Canada’s largest bulk food retailer. We carry over 4,000 products, everything from soups to nuts, candy and snacks, baking ingredients, as well as health and natural foods. Call us at 613-253-0404. Mills Community Support Multi-social service agency that provides nonprofit housing, support for seniors and persons with disabilities. For more info contact Jeff Mills at jmills@themills.on.ca or 613-256-1031 Subway—Eat Fresh. Take out or eat in. Always fresh Sandwiches and Salads. We also have fresh cookies and muffins and special breakfast sandwiches. Drop by today! 124 Coleman St or 525 McNeely Ave.
Member to Member Benefits As an added bonus for your Chamber membership, please remember to take advantage of your M2M Benefit card that was sent to you upon renewal of your membership. Several local businesses have offered discounts off of their regular services, just for Chamber members. So take advantage of what they have to offer. We have a listing of what they offer on our website, under membership. For those of you interested in offering fellow chamber members a special something, please contact us at the office and we will gladly assist you. 613-257-1976.
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Over 90 construction problems fixed Complaints include asphalt, drainage and structural issues
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CARLETON PLACE – A list of nearly 90 complaints about the work done by Smiths Construction on the redevelopment work on the north end of Bridge Street last year has been corrected. Part two of the project ran from the Thomas Street to Town Line Road portion of Bridge Street, and was due for completion by the end of August, 2010. The entire project was due for completion by October, 2010. “There were a number of deadlines established within the contract itself. Those deadlines were not achieved,” said Dave Young, head of the public works department at the Town of Carleton Place. “The overall completion of the project was not completed until November. There were a number of issues.” The town reviewed the work done on the project this past spring, and generated a deficiency list of
90 problems, ranging from fairly minor problems and items that could not be completed because of time constraints, to major concerns like the quality of the asphalt used, drainage issues, structural issues and manhole cover problems. “The list led to a significant amount of work being done,” said Young. The work along the roadway was “milled out” and redone. The final touches were put on the project on the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 3. “To give them credit, they did take that list and we are very satisfied with how they’ve undertaken addressing the repairs that we’ve identified,” said Young. Many of the deficiencies did not end up costing taxpayers a dime. “The Town of Carleton Place is not paying to get that section of Bridge Street repaired,” said Young. Because of the delays on this project, Young noted that if Smiths Construc-
“We are very satisified with how they’ve undertaken addressing the repairs that we’ve identified” Dave Young tion applies for a tender at with the town again, their past performance will be taken into account. “I think we would most definitely look at previous experience with a contractor,” said Young. “There is no doubt that that will be a factor in awarding future contracts … We make it very clear (that the) lowest bidder is not (always) awarded the contract.” PUTTING IT RIGHT He did point out though that the company was to be commended for putting things right after the problems were brought to its at-
tention. “If they have simply walked away from their deficiencies … there would be even more of an emphasis,” said Young. “How they dealt with it will be looked at too.” He noted the new construction project on Beckwith Street is hitting all of its time deadlines. “Every project has its own complexities, and Beckwith Street is not without its complexities,” said Young. “Bridge Street had its own set of complexities.” What makes Bridge Street different from Beckwith Street is that the former involved co-ordination with a myriad of other services such as hydro, gas and water utilities, as well as impacted private property. Halfway through the reconstruction it was discovered that the gas main needed replacing, further delaying the project. When reached for comment, Smiths Construction of Arnprior declined comment on this story.
Teen exposes himself to girls near CPHS BRIER DODGE
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CARLETON PLACE – Police are looking for public help to identify a teenage boy who indecently exposed himself to two nine-year-old girls at the park surrounding Carleton Place High School Friday, Aug 5. Carleton Place OPP report the girls were playing in the park when they were approached by the young man, who was wearing sunglasses, a grey t-shirt with a black round logo on the back, grey checked shorts and running shoes. He is described as a white male around 15-16 years old, of medium height at about 170 cm tall, having a “chubby build” with dark blonde hair. Anyone with information is asked to call the crime unit at 1-888-3101122 or to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Boating victim ‘genuine nice guy’ STAFF A Carleton Place accountant killed Aug. 1 when hit by a boat while swimming was a “genuine nice guy,” said former Carleton Place Presbyterian Minister Bob Hill. Warren Snelling, a Certified Public Accountant who had an woffice in Carleton Place, was hit by a boat on Wolfe Lake near Westport. The mishap has been judged an accident. Hill, who now lives in Westport, said Warren used to live in Carleton Place before moving to Westport. He still commuted daily to his Bridge Street office in Carleton Place, and was very active in his church community. See ‘ACCIDENT’ Page 10
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A 140-year-old Pakenham area farm house has been reduced to the contents of a wheelbarrow. Dave and Mary Needham were awoke shortly before 1 a.m. on Aug. 5 by a noise in their garage, to find that their farm house, at 1292 Ottawa Rd. 29, had caught fire. They quickly called the fire department, which was an Ottawa call with assistance from Arnprior firefighters, explained Marc Messier from Ottawa Fire Services. When fire crews arrived, the house was fully engulfed in flames. “We had 43 staff and 22 units on site,” Messier said. “Mostly because it’s not a hydrant area, so we needed several tankers to haul in water.” They also needed to bring in extra equipment used to tear down walls in order to gain access to the entire home. Photos by Marc Clouthier The Needhams had been restoring the home, room by room, over the years. The dream home Dave and Mary Needham’s son-in-law, Marc Clouthier, took these dramatic photos of the overnight blaze, left, and all that was belonged to the well-known area farm family salvage of their possessions in a wheelbarrow. It was a “terrible loss,” but fortunately no one was hurt. since 1870. It had cost tens of thousands of dollars for the couple, married for 40 years, to turn it into what they called their dream home. Dave also had an auto body shop on the property, which was saved from the fire. STAFF Besides the auto body shop, everything saved Mississippi Mills fire chief Art in the United States, so the home was from the home fit in a wheelbarrow. The few Two fire departments joined forces Brown said his department was called vacant at the time of the blaze. No injuitems firefighters were able to save included to fight an early morning house fire in about 1:40 a.m. Mississippi Mills fire- ries were reported. charred photos, the Needham’s marriage liBrown said the department has an the west end of Mississippi Mills Sun- fighters were joined by firefighters cense and the deed to the house. idea of how the fire started and where, from McNab-Braeside. day, July 31. The cause of the fire is still under investigaThe fire crews extinguished a fire in but nothing is definite. The fire caused substantial damage tion, Messier said. The damage is estimated at He estimated the fire caused about at the residence at 127 Bayview Lodge an old log home and garage. $475,000. The home owners were out of town $150,000 in damage to the property. Rd.
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Pink and Green’s blue language
Welcome home the troops this weekend
DESMOND DEVOY Des Says
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anada’s longest military engagement has come to an end. That alone is reason to celebrate. Our men and women are finally coming home, just weeks shy of the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the horrific day of terror that set the wheels in motion for the Afghan mission. It may seem like a lifetime ago, but it is worth remembering, at this time, why Canada and other nations went in to Afghanistan in the first place. While the country is far from joining the modern world any time soon, because of the steady presence of Canadian and coalition troops, girls are now going back to school, democracy – albeit a very shaky and flawed one – has returned to the country, and Afghanistan is no longer a safe haven for terrorists to plot out attacks on our soil. Three area residents have seen service in Afghanistan, or have supported the mission, including Leading Seaman Nicholas Montpetit, who served two tours; Corporal Mike Dwyer; and Master Corporal Cheryl Crispin, who is currently still in Afghanistan. There may be others in our midst who have chosen not to come forward, but if they choose to, we shall salute their valiantry too. While it may not be the huge parades that welcomed home our troops after the first and second World Wars, this is a different kind of war, but those who fought in them are heroes just the same. The welcome back ceremony at the Carleton Place cenotaph at Memorial Park on Franklin Street begins at 1 p.m. The parade to the town hall, led by the Renfrew Highlands Pipe Band, starts at 1:40 p.m., arriving 10 minutes later for a special presentation of the keys of the city to Afghanistan veterans by Deputy Mayor Ed Sonnenburg. At 2:15 p.m., the Royal Canadian Legion branch 192 at 177 George St., welcomes the veterans with a presentation of its own. At 2 p.m., civilians and military personnel, active and retired, can take part in a corn roast and family day at the Legion. Canada has lost about 157 soldiers during this mission, not to mention the four civilians, including one diplomat, a journalist and two aid workers. There were also 1,859 injured and wounded soldiers as of December 2010. So come on out and celebrate the peace and freedom the veterans of this latest mission fought for on behalf of us all.
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Thanks for your honesty To the Editor: About a week ago, I purchased an item at the Home Depot in Carleton Place and I requested a cash-back of $40. I took my purchase and headed for home. Halfway home, I realized that I had forgotten to pick up my cash. Without breaking any speeding laws, I returned to the store and was told that a lady customer had noticed it and gave
it to a clerk. I do not know who the lady was, but I am very grateful not only because of the money but also because it is so nice to know that there are still honest people around. A big thank you to this lady and I hope she realizes how special she is. Judy Brown Carleton Place
Pulling up the tracks erasing our heritage To the Editor: I’ve been following the ‘CP Rail tracks’ for some time since the threat of pulling up the tracks began. ‘Too soon old and too late smart’ is the expression. It’s too soon late and too late smart – a fiasco. A Mari usque ad Mare – from sea to sea.
As a child in Moncton, N.B., I’d listen to the trains and ride the old steam train from Moncton to Shediac. We are erasing a part of our heritage, never to be regained again. Too bad, what a pity. Len Levine Pakenham
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What is it with people and “that” word? What once would have landed you in the principal’s office now seems to be everywhere. On a 1993 episode of The Simpsons, after a Slushie-induced bender with best friend Bart, Milhouse expresses his remorse over some poor choices made during his crazy night. “You think you’ve got it bad, I shaved a dirty word into the back of my head,” says Milhouse, before being spotted by Principal Skinner. “What is it with you kids and that word?!” he shouts. “I’m going to shave you bald, young man.” Now, shaving the F word may seem tame when one turns on Much Music these days. Just two of the hottest songs on the radio this summer have “clean” versions and not-so-clean versions. This is not unusual. There are two versions of James Taylor’s 1970 hit “Steamroller Blues,” one a studio version, the other a raunchy live version recorded in 1975 at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles which included the MF word. (Pity the poor DJ who puts on the wrong version.) But Cee-Lo Green’s “Forget You,” and Pink’s “Perfect,” have different titles that incorporate the F word. You know where they fit in. In 1980, Eric Idle sang the hilarious parody “I Bet You They Won’t Play This Song on the Radio,” for Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album, which might actually seem equally tame now, 31 years on, considering Green and Pink’s blue language. I wonder, however, if we are going too far, and I admit that I too am guilty of indulging in this. My wife and I recently found a YouTube version of the new children’s book for adults, Go the F*** to Sleep, by Adam Mansbach and illustrated by Ricardo Cortes. It was a hilarious read-along See DIRTY, page 9 Publisher’s Liability: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising from errors in advertisements beyond actual amount paid for space used by the part of the advertisement containing the error. The publisher shall not be liable for non-insertion of any advertisement. the publisher will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for your personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner.
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BREAD & JAM Feeling the Kneed: Alex Warren, 10, above, kneeds some dough as he takes part in a bread-making session at the Taking Young People Seriously (TYPS) facility in Almonte. Seniors from the Mills Community Support Corporation were on hand to help the youngsters make the bread on July 25. On July 6, the seniors had helped the young people make jam. At left, Liam Keogh, 20, reaches for a stalk of rhubarb, as he prepares to slice, dice and julienne.
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titled “You’re A Dead Man, Charlie Brown,” loosely based on the musical You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown (1967), and was a mix of Charlie Brown meets Goodfellas (1990) backed up with music from Paul Simon’s 1997 Broadway musical The Capeman. In the sketch, Charlie’s love interest is none other than the never-seen teacher, Ms. Othmar. “Oh, Ms. Othmar, say something dirty!” Charlie says. She replies, as all adults on Charlie Brown do, with the sound of a trombone. “Wow, what a woman,” says Charlie. Yes, you can step on the line sometimes, but you don’t always have to step over it to get a laugh.
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high school. Not only did I have to appeal my message to university-educated teachers, but students ranging from keeners to slackers, stoners and rockers to Ginos and Mungie-cakes like myself. In one sketch, I incorporated everything from Shakespeare’s Julis Caesar and Gilbert and Sullivan’s light opera The Pirates of Penzance to Beavis and Butthead and the 1997 James Cameron movie Titanic. I was limited not only in time but also that I couldn’t drop any profanity. If anything, by not being able to rely on an easy laugh by dropping the F bomb, I had to try harder to get a laugh, often with better results. One sketch – which I am still surprised did not get me suspended – I had en-
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Continued from page 8 done by Snakes on a Plane star Samuel L. Jackson. He nailed it, as he always does, reminding me of his delivery of a faked-out Bible quote in 1994’s Pulp Fiction. The drawings are beautiful, like something out of Maurice Sendak’s 1963 book Where the Wild Things Are. And the language – well, there was an F bomb on every page. No, really. The book is certainly intended for adults, marking the desire to shelter the wee ones from the cruelty of the world with softvoiced reading of gentle stories, measured off against the desire of real-world parents to get their kid to sleep so that they can finally tackle the mountain of laundry in the hamper or pay bills, which they just can’t quite get to because little Johnny is trying an annoying delaying tactic, like asking for a glass of water, for the umpteenth time. But by relying so heavily on the shock value of the F word, are we not becoming a little intellectually lazy? I used to do crazy ads on the morning announcements in
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Accident victim was an avid, swimmer, golfer Continued from Page 6 “He was just one of those genuine nice guys you meet in life, always positive, always time for you,� Hill said. “A real prince of a fellow.� Hill said Snelling was an avid swim-
mer and golfer. “He was a real nice guy, and has many clients in Carleton Place.� He said Snelling was unmarried with no children, but was rich in friends inside and outside of his church life. His funeral was held in Westport Aug. 6.
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FIRE IN BECKWITH A home located at 107 Avenue 3, Petrie Road, in Beckwith, was destroyed by fire early in the morning on Friday, Aug. 5. It was the second house fire in the area that morning.
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Carleton Place hosts first-ever Walk for Autism
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CARLETON PLACE – Carleton Place will be hosting its first-ever walk for autism awareness this coming Sunday. The Children’s Walk for Autism and community fun day will be held at the Carleton Place High School athletic track area on Mississippi Road on Aug. 14. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., with the one-km walk beginning at 9 a.m., rain or shine. More than 200 people are slated to attend, about 45 of whom, as of Aug. 5, will be walking. About 20 vendors will also be on site, including the Milking Maids and their plastic cow, giving you the chance to, literally, try your hand at milking a cow. The day will also feature a bike rodeo. “I don’t know if it will be our signature event, but it is something we want to continue,” said John McCormack, the walk’s spokesman. “Walks are fairly common practice now. You don’t have to bring any equipment … and you get to go at your own pace.” It is hoped the walk will raise about $1,000 in its inaugural season, with a $5 charge per person entering. “At first it was quite devastat-
ing,” said McCormack, of his own son Waylon’s diagnosis of autism five years ago. For any family who discovers their child has autism, there is a phase of mourning for loss of the “typical” child they had been expecting. McCormack equates the diagnosis to preparing for a trip to France, learning the language, and preparing for the journey. “You fall asleep on the plane and you wake up in Japan,” said McCormack. “What do you do? We didn’t know what to do.” While he says that his 7-yearold son is a good boy, “having that label … it kind of blurs the future for him. I don’t know how many times I sat back and cried and thought ‘How will he survive when I’m gone?’” The diagnosis has been hard not only on himself and his wife, but for his daughter Emma too. “You sometimes have to take away from the other (child),” said McCormack. Another problem with having autistic children that some may not be aware of are the special dietary requirements some autistic children have. “We have an extra grocery bill because he is on a gluten-free diet,” said McCormack. He hopes Sunday’s walk will not only raise awareness of au-
tism, but benefit the autistic children who are there, to help them become more social with other children and adults. “We’ve spent a lot of time just getting him out … into social environments,” said McCormack. Just last year, Waylon was rediagnosed. At age two he had been diagnosed as having severe autism, but he is now considered to be a high-functioning autistic. “He’s gone from needing constant care to (being) someone who might be able to contribute,” said McCormack. “Now, you can have a quasi-conversation with him.” Now that Waylon is not as dependent on him, John can be more of a dad to him, rather than a constant teacher and guide, and can do things that other parents might take for granted, like playing with his son. “We are one of the luckier families out there,” said McCormack. His son has begun practicing mixed martial arts at a club in Carleton Place three times a week, and he loves it. The walk is being sponsored by the Lanark Autism Support group, which was founded about three years ago. It meets on the first Monday of the month at 50 Bennett St.,
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Dave McCormack, co-organizer of the first-ever local Walk for Autism this Aug. 14 at the Carleton Place High School athletic track on Mississippi Road, poses with his autistic son Waylon, 7. Carleton Place, and there are guest speakers every alternating month. Even now, people are just discovering the group, which had a booth set up at the Bridge Street Bazaar July 30, when more than 30 people stopped by to say they too had been touched by autism and had not been aware of the group’s existence. “The Lanark Autism Support group has helped tremendously, sharing their experiences, laughing, sometimes crying,” said McCormack. “You don’t have to go through it alone.”
While autism and its symptoms are becoming more commonly known because of better diagnosis and other factors, most people are still only aware of autism at first through popular culture, like the Dustin Hoffman-Tom Cruise movie Rain Man (1988). “I can go back through my school years and see people who had traits of being autistic, and (I remember) how they were treated,” said McCormack. “A lot of them were deemed as troublemakers. It’s not that they were bad kids.”
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Parking wars come to CP’s Northridge Manor DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com
CARLETON PLACE – Carleton Place town council will not be seeking legal advice over just who exactly has the right to get people to move their cars from the road at Northridge Manor. Last November, the Northridge Manor homeowners association had approached Les Reynolds, the Town of Carleton Place’s director of protective services, about adding the private Northridge Manor street to the municipal bylaw allowing the town to enforce town parking laws on private property, like it does with the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital. “It was never meant for onstreet parking,� said Reynolds of the street. “(But) bylaw enforcement doesn’t have the right to enforce traffic bylaws on private property.� He later wrote a letter to the homeowners association saying that, in his dual role as the town’s fire chief, he had concerns about being able to bring a fire truck up that street if vehicles were parked illegally along the side of the road. Brenda Johnson, the treasurer of the homeowners association, told the July 26 community and protective services committee that at her association’s annual general meeting last November, 15 of 23 households voted to ask
the town for their street to be included in the parking bylaw. “We don’t have a problem with the road, but we are being proactive,� said Johnson. “Roadways are to remain for in-and-out privileges only.� Northridge Manor resident Tim Heigl, however, completely disagreed with Johnson’s assertion, saying the resident’s association did not have the right to speak on his behalf, and that it did not have the right to bring in a third party to have jurisdiction over his one-23rd ownership of the private road. “My issue is one of legal ownership,� Heigl said. “It should be dealt with within the association.� He added parking enforcement is already covered under his agreement on the property. “Enforcement is more up to poor management,� said Heigl. “These are private lands.� “I don’t believe that it is up to the town to deal with this,� said Paul Knowles, the town’s chief administrative officer. Coun. Louis Antonakos, however, added that the town did not want to find itself liable in the case of a fire emergency. “I would think that the Fire Marshal’s Act should take precedence,� said Antonakos. “Something has to be done here for safety.� Coun. Rob Probert wanted the town to tread carefully on the is-
sue. “We have not intervened in issues between two property owners,� said Probert. “This is an issue between you two and a lawyer. Council has been dragged in to a question.� Johnson noted that, in her estimation, the homeowners association was powerless to do much
about parking infractions. “We don’t have any towing rights,� Johnson said. “We could be sued. We can’t tow them unless they are in our driveways.� “Do you need 23 residents to require that a car be towed?� wondered Coun. Doug Black. “Who has the right to call a tow truck? A resident could die be-
cause a fire lane is blocked and it could come back to council that we did not do something.� At the end of the discussion, committee voted four votes opposed to seeking legal advice, and two votes in favour of seeking counsel.
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MISSISSIPPI MILLS – The commander for the Lanark County detachment of the OPP has denied his unit has a monthly quota for traffic tickets that his officers must reach. “We don’t have quotas for officers for tickets,” said Insp. Gerry Salisbury during a presentation to the Mississippi Mills police services board meeting Aug. 2. “We never have and I never will. Traffic is a priority for us and always will be.” Salisbury did note that officers have to keep a log of the number of cars they pull over, and record whether a warning or a ticket was issued. “Warnings are just as valuable as a charge,” said Salisbury, who added there are performance standards for each officer, and the number of warnings or tickets are looked at as part of the overall picture during the annual performance review. “That does form part of it, the number of warnings they make,” said Salisbury. On another crime front, Salis-
bury noted headway is being made in keeping a new drug menace from becoming as big of a problem in the area. METH UNDER CONTROL “Thankfully, we’re not seeing any of the meth problems that they have in western Ontario and Ottawa, and they can stay there,” said Salisbury. The number of drug offences in Mississippi Mills is up slightly in the second quarter of 2011 over the same period last year, from five to six. Assaults are down significantly from this same quarter last year, with 11 such incidents in the second quarter of 2010, with only four reported in the same period of 2011. Salisbury echoed a complaint he had about break-and-enters in Beckwith Township, that the number was down in Mississippi Mills as well for the second quarter, but that there was a zero clearance rate of charges. “The total number is down from 2010, from 14 to eight,” said Salisbury. “But I don’t like the clearance number…They’re a
fickle type of occurrence. They go up and down like a roller coaster.” He added that while breakand-enters were down in Mississippi Mills and Beckwith Township, they were up in Lanark Highlands. The number of domestic assaults is down across the board, in all parts of Lanark County. The number of such assaults spiked at 125 for the fourth quarter of 2010, but is now down to 61. “I have to give credit to the drug strategy committees,” said Salisbury. “I think education is really starting to get out there about alcohol and drug abuse. People are starting to use the services a bit more.” Members of the police depart-
ment, like other residents, are noticing the area is growing, because of the increase in service calls, which topped 11,010 by the end of June. “We’re the second busiest detachment in the region,” said Salisbury. “But we’re a detachment with 30 less officers. We’ve got the most property crimes and the most charges in the region. You’re getting your bang for your buck.” SWIMMING SIGNS Last year, the police board passed a motion calling for no swimming signs to be posted near the Almonte Riverwalk, where children were swimming in the rapids under the old railway bridge. “I’ve heard that the board
does not have the authority to put those signs up,” said Mason. “They have to go through council.” Diane Smithson, the Town of Mississippi Mills’ chief administrative officer, noted the sign motion had been sent to the finance committee, which raised no objections to the $30 signs. “As a courtesy, we should highlight that for council,” said fellow board member June Timmons. Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi added that, from what he has seen, the sign appears to be having its desired effect. At the end of the discussion, chairman Grant Chaplin received a collective groan from the board when he declared – “Would it be fair to say that it is water under the bridge?”
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CARLETON PLACE/ALMONTE – The Carleton Place police got a call at 3:40 a.m. on Aug. 4 reporting a stolen Ford Explorer from a home on Emily Street. They quickly were able to find the vehicle, with a 17-year-old male driving down Townline Road. The police then activated emergency equipment to try and stop the vehicle, but it continued on County Road 29, “at a high rate of speed,” towards Almonte, said an OPP press release. When the vehicle tried to turn right onto Wylie Street in Almonte, the driver lost control and ended up in the ditch. He tried to get the vehicle out of the ditch, but the police vehicle blocked the vehicle in and arrested the driver and his passenger. No one was injured in the incident. The police then learned that the same two were involved in another motor vehicle theft from Emily Street the day before. The driver, a male from Carleton Place, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of stolen property obtained by crime under $5,000, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle,
and flight from police officer. The passenger, a 16-year-old male, also from Carleton Place, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of stolen property obtained by crime under $5,000. Police say another vehicle was stolen from Bell Street in Carleton Place the same night, in what they are characterizing as a related incident. It was later found on Martin Street North in Almonte around 5 a.m. Two separate individuals were charged in the theft of this vehicle, a 17-year-old make from Rideau Lakes Township and a 14-year-old female from Carleton Place. Both are charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. Each of the four accused youth were released on a promise to appear for youth court in Smiths Falls on Sept. 21. The OPP reminds residents that an unlocked door or open window makes a vehicle an easy target for theft. After parking, a drivers should always roll up the vehicle’s windows, lock the doors, take the keys with them and never leave valuables in plain view. Any suspicious activity should be reported to police.
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BECKWITH TOWNSHIP – It’s hot enough, why not shave it all off for a good cause? Dozens of people are signing up for a date with Krista Smith’s razors and clippers on Saturday, Aug. 20 to help her and her family raise more than $5,000 for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and to collect more than 120 inches of hair for Angel Hair for Kids. “We’ve raised over $2,000,” said Smith. About 10 people have already donated their hair, with 10 more ready to sacrifice vanity to help a cancer victim. Already, members of the community have begun to rally around Smith’s cause. • Madison and Avery Crain donated six inches of hair. • Andrew Pollock, Jordan Dyke and Logan Smith have shaved their heads. Pollock and Dyke were able to donate about six inches of hair. • Jessie Mulloy and Aislinn Walters donated 10 inches of hair. • Laura Reids and Jessica Davis donated 19 inches of hair. • Jennifer Videto donated
more than 23 inches of hair. • Dr. Karen Stillman of Almonte will also be shaving her head on Aug. 20. Participants have raised more than $3,800 to date, along with more than 90 inches of hair collected so far. It is estimated about 90 inches of hair will be chopped off for the cause on Aug. 20. Cuts for Kids takes place on Aug. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 176 Doe Rd., Beckwith Township at Krista’s Family Hair Care. For more information, call Krista at 613-257-7366. There will also be a barbecue, bake sale and raffle table. The day will also feature other family fun such as a basketball shoot-off, soccer shoot-off, car wash and water balloon tosses. Smith hopes to make this an annual event, though she will likely hold it earlier in the summer of 2012. “It was too long for kids to keep their hair all summer,” said Smith of this year’s event, which she would have liked to hold at the Beckwith Township municipal office hall on the Ninth Line. For Smith, the event has a personal element.
“My father passed away with cancer and he was a huge supporter of CHEO and I’ve had some clients of mine who needed wigs (because of chemotherapy),” said Smith. “I know
how expensive it is (to get wigs). No family should have to go through that worry.” If you want to save your hair – or have little or no hair to give – but still want to contrib-
ute, Smith recommends making a secure donation online at CHEO’s website.
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Andrew Pollock and Logan Smith had their heads shaved, and donated six inches of hair to the Angel Hair for Kids campaign. They pose at Krista Smith’s hair salon in Beckwith Township after their close shave.
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Before and after: Jennifer Videto donated 23 inches of her hair to the Angel Hair for Kids campaign. She had her locks chopped off at Krista Smith’s hair salon in Beckwith Township. Her head probably feels a lot cooler and lighter after her donation.
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MISSISSIPPI MILLS – If you drive past the Almonte fairgrounds and see logs flying in the air on Aug 20, don’t be alarmed. On that Saturday, hundreds of competitors will arrive to compete in the 28th annual Highland Games. The North Lanark Highland Games begin at 9 a.m. and conclude with a massed band gathering at 5:30 p.m. and a Ceilidh at the Almonte Legion beer garden site. The rain-or-shine event is expecting over 100 dancers and 20 competing bands, said publicity co-ordinator Becky Virgin. Only 28 years old, the Games are young in comparison to Ramsay Township, founded 175 years ago. Ramsay is now a ward within the town of Mississippi Mills. The Games will feature displays on the history of Ramsay, and actors will play early settlers. Organizers will welcome two special guests to the event, local businessman and celebrity Charlie Kitts, and the Ottawa Police Service Pipe Band. Kitts is a retired teacher, who now owns and operates the Naismith Sports Pub with his wife – along with hosting two weekend radio shows and an induction into the Ottawa Valley
Country Music Hall of Fame. The Ottawa Police Services Band will serve as the duty band, with its 70 members wearing the “Red Ross” tartan. The band is well qualified for this summer event after they played for Queen Elizabeth II last summer in June. Kitts will arrive at 1 p.m. with the Legion’s colour party and duty band, as they plan to parade from the Legion to the fairgrounds. “We will also have the return of the battle between the Wand brothers, and George Chiappa – who will be competing for his 28th time at the 28th anniversary of the Games,” Virgin said. She also mentioned that “local boy Neil Lowry, a veteran of competition,” was a key player to watch in the athletic events. The Games will also feature Highland dancing, pipes and drums, and Scottish concessions with traditional clothing, foods, souvenirs and genealogical information. With events and activities for Scots and Scots-at-heart plentiful, the organizing committee expects a strong turn-out for the event. Ticket prices cost $17 at the gate for adults, and $6 for children. Tickets purchased in advance for adults at Waterford Tea Room, Mill Street Books, MacDonalds Sports Excellence or Nicholson’s Sundries cost $14.
Thursday, August 25, 2011 • 9:30 a.m. 150 Mill Street, Carleton Place, ON The undersigned auction company has been commissioned by BDO Canada Limited to sell by unreserved auction the assets belonging to Powerbase Energy Systems: Vehicles: 2007 Chev Silverado 2500 LS, crew cab, 4x4, (118 kms); 2006 Chev Silverado 2500, crew cab, 4x4, (167 kms); 2003 Ford Diesel Cube Van, 16’ Box, (129 kms); 2001 Chev Silverado 3500, crew cab, 4x4, (329 kms); Toyota 35 propane forklift, (3400 hrs) Sprayfoam System: 2009 Horton Hauler 20’ Cargo trailer equipped with a complete spray foam system. Graco Reactor E30 system; JD Diesel powered Genset SJ30; Rol-air compressor; roof air conditioner; heated hoses Trailers: 2009 Haulin 20’ cargo; 2008 24’ cargo; 2009 JDJ 20’ flatbed trailer Sea Containers: (1) 40’ container; (5) 20’ containers (new); (5) 20’ containers (used) Welders: Miller 225 Bobcat; Millermatic 180 auto Mig; Miller Tig Welder; Millermatic 252; Plasma Cutter; Miller Coolmate 360; Welding Screens; helmets; accessories Tools: Ridget pipe stands; Ridget power threader; (3) large tool boxes; Transit laser level & stand; Pipe vise; Compression tester; Battery Tester; Gas Tester; Sawalls; bolt bins; ladders; safety harness; Fresh air feed response; Meterman meter; Personal gas meter; Green tea hole punches; hydraulic hole punch; Wagner paint sprayer; oil extractor; Battery chargers; Calipers; flaring tools; torque wrenches; Mitre saw; table saw; portapower; chain falls; bench grinders; vises; digital gauge; trolley jack; jack stands; cut off saws; parts cleaner; large assortment of hand tools; sockets; wrenches; 3 or 4 tool boxes full of wrenches, etc; hammer drills Equipment: 4’ sheet metal brake; 4’ metal shear; power band saw; 6000 lb engine crane; Transmission jack; pallet jacks; (2) air compressors; multiframe caddie; torches & hoses; Craftex floor model drill; (4) work benches; water pumps; 6500W genset; (2) load banks Parts & Stock: (3) Cummings 14L Engines, Model NT855G6, 1 needs rebuilding; (1) Cummings NTT400BC8 Engine; All 4 engines equipped for generator; Newage 125kw generator; (6) Grundfos Pumps, hydronic heating systems Grundfos Versaflo up; electric motors; Woodward fuel pump; 2 way valves; hydraulic fittings; paint; electronic switches & controls; hose clamps; pipe fittings; pipe insulation; assortment of wire, various sizes; assortment of flat stock steel; pipe, steel & abs; conduit
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Cycle 4 SchoolBox, a cross-Canada ride by Ilan Levy for Almonte-founded charity SchoolBox, made a stop in Almonte. The charity, which works towards building schools in Nicaragua, ran the Aug. 5 event to raise money for the ride. The Almonte Mini Cycle 4 SchoolBox offered participants two options, a shorter ride around town with SchoolBox founder Tom Affleck, or a longer Mississippi Mills tour with Levy. The group has raised 75 per cent of its total goal of $100,000. Sleep County Canada helped, by attending the Mini Cycle event, where it donated $10,000. Left, event organizers Sara Caradoua and Rachael Gardiner pose with Levy, centre; Dave Friesema, Sleep Country Canada Chief Operating Officer; and SchoolBox president Tom Affleck. Above, the group gets pumped up before crossing the start line for the ride. SchoolBox is currently looking for volunteers for an Almonte group to travel to Nicaragua in February 2012 for a 10-day build. For information, sarah@schoolbox.ca.
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Animals will be in the spotlight at the Carleton Place Farmers Market this Saturday, Aug. 13. Alpenblick Farm of Ashton will bring some of their animals to the Carleton Place Farmers Market for a free petting zoo. Rock-N-Horse Farm of Almonte will have their team of work horses at the market. After selling out quickly Aug. 6, Diamond Brook Farm of Prestonvale will be again offering super-sweet organic corn for sale. The Carleton Place Farmers Market is located at the Canadian Co-Operative Wool Growers at 142 Franktown Rd. and runs from 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday.
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for their curry dishes, burgers and the ”best fish and chips in town” as voted by their loyal customers in the latest Readers Choice poll, the menu has something for everyone, including kids and those who enjoy vegetarian fare! William’s “made from scratch”, simple style of cooking is taught to all those who work in his kitchen at St. James Gate. He says that consistency is important and he believes in training staff to be like-minded in his approach to cooking and serving great food. With an arm full of Readers Choice awards, voted by residents of Carleton and Almonte, including the Best Fish and Chips as well as Best Lunch and best “Live” entertainment, St. James Gate is an obvious favourite here in town and Chef William says “It only gets better!”.
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Sweet success for Interval House Joy Affleck, Emily Brosseau, Zack Nethery, Rob Fergusson, Dawson Houle and Gage MacRae were on hand at the entranceway of the Carleton Place Wal-Mart on Aug. 5, selling baked goods to raise money for Lanark County Interval House. The store will be matching the amount of funds raised.
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Mr.Cho Chen opened the Hing Wah Restaurant & Take-Out in Carleton Place back in 1993 after having already worked in the restaurant business for some 30 years. Offering an “all you can eat” buffet of Chinese delights with a Canadian flair, Hing Wah Restaurant prides themselves in using only fresh quality ingredients for all their dishes. Among the favourites of his loyal customers is the General Tao Chicken, Lemon Chicken and their fried rice, which some say is the best fried rice found anywhere. With some Canadian food also available, the Club Sandwich has also become a lunchtime favourite for many! Cho Chen says the restaurant he opened back almost 19 years ago is a family affair. “That’s my life” he says, and although they work tirelessly, they still enjoy running the business and like to come up with some new ideas, mainly new buffet items to tempt those “all you can eaters” to keep coming back. Sushi is now available in the cold section of the buffet. Take-out continues to be a strong part of the daily business for Hing Wah and Cho says that the cooks always make take-out orders fresh and the food portions generous….almost bringing the concept of “all you can eat” into people’s homes. Hing Wah is a popular venue for families who enjoy bringing the kids out for a meal. With such a wide variety of buffet items to choose from, more than 30 items of hot and cold dishes, including the desserts, cooks are re-
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filling the buffet frequently. Cho Chen says the restaurant is always available for group luncheons and dinners and with a call ahead to make arrangements, he’ll open the restaurant even on off-hours, to accommodate groups. So if you and your family want to enjoy a night out of “all you can eat” scrumptious Chinese Food, Hing Wah’s is the place to go, without doubt. For a party, get-together or business luncheon or dinner, a great option is to enjoy a Chinese food, where there is something for everyone including those “all you can eaters!”
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The community calendar is free public service the Canadian Gazette provides for non-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number in case we need to reach you for information or clarification. Keep submissions under 30 words. Notices can be e-mailed to desmond.devoy@metroland. com or dropped off at our office at 53 Bridge St. in Carleton Place.
Hall, 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets, $12 adults, at the door, $10 in advance, children six to 12 $6, or $5 in advance. For details, call Carol at 613-256-1071. Lanark Township Schoolhouse reunion, 1 to 5 p.m., Middleville Fairgrounds, rain or shine. Tickets $5, children 12 and under free. FCall 613-2595462. Old-fashioned hymn-sing, 7 p.m., The Lighthouse church, 355 Moffatt St., Carleton Place. All welcome. Call 613257-4255 for details.
THURSDAY, AUG. 11 Dairy Queen Miracle ninth annual Miracle Treat Day across Canada. Join in the celebration by purchasing any Blizzard treat and 100 per cent of the proceeds from participating stores will go to CHEO.
United Cemeteries decoration service, 2677 Cemetery Side Rd., 2:30 p.m.
MONDAY, AUG. 22 Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m. to noon, from today until Friday, Aug. 25, for children aged four and up, St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 62 Clyde St., Almonte. To register, call 613256-1771, or email office@ stpaulsalmonte.ca. This year’s theme is “Keeping God’s Green Earth.”
FRIDAY, AUG. 12 Army, Navy, Air Force Club CD Party. Come dance to come great music at 315 Town Line Rd. East, 7 to 11 p.m. Free admission.
SATURDAY, AUG. 13 Pakenham Fair, Stewart Community Centre, 112 MacFarlane St., and Pakenham Community Park, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission, $3. Featuring horse, beef, dairy, horticulture shows and more. For details, please call 613-256-1077. Almonte Presbyterian Church annual missions yard and bake sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 111 Church St., Almonte. Rain or shine.
SUNDAY, AUG. 14 Franktown Public Cemetery memorial service, 2:30 p.m. Please bring lawn chairs. Service will be held rain or shine. Call 613-283-8644 for details. Children’s Walk for Autism and community fun day, Carleton Place High School track, 9 a.m. Registration, 8 a.m.
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CARLETON PLACE IN BLOOM YARD OF THE WEEK 208 Preston Drive - Driftwood becomes art in the garden of longtime residents Glenn and Christine McDonald. The shape of the driftwood initially catches your eye in the first flowerbed while the chartreuse colour of the hostas draws your eyes to the second. Watch for butterflies in the butterfly bush. If you would like to nominate a front yard garden, please call Audrey at 613-253-2095. Sponsored by Lanark Autism Support Group. Rain or shine. Motorcycle Ride for Rescue Cats leaves Levi Home Hardware, 476 Ottawa St., Almonte, at 10 a.m. Registration between 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. $20 per rider, $10 per passenger. Ride to support cats and kittens at Country Cat Sanctuary. For information, please call Al or Fran at 613-256-3726.
Welcome home our troops for Afghanistan Veterans Appreciation Day. Events begin at the Carleton Place Cenotaph, Memorial Park, behind the Carleton Place Library, 101 Beckwith St. Parade to follow along Bridge Street to the Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion branch 192, at 177 George St. For details, please call 613-257-1727.
WEDNESDAY, AUG. 17 Auditions for “James Naismith is Colour Blind and Can’t Drive,” will be held at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St. East, Almonte, Wednessday and Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. Please prepare a song and bring music or prepare a reading. Singing and non-singing roles available for males and females. For details, call Barb Dickson at 613-256-0101.
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FRIENDS FOR LIFE From left, Mary Roe, Vera Black and Mae McCarthy toasted each others’ friendship during a recent Tea on the Lawn event held by the Ramsay Women’s Institute at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area. The teas take place each Wednesday and Saturday, from 2 to 4 p.m., over the summer.
Car-toot bingo, 7 p.m., North Lanark Agricultural Society Fairgrounds, 195 Water St., Almonte. Homemade pie and other refreshments available. Call Alyssa at 613-256-6263. McDougall Insurance will be hosting a free barbecue from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for their 65th anniversary at 95 Bridge St., Carleton Place. Donations to Lanark Animal Welfare Society
will be accepted. Showtime at the Station entertainment series welcomes pre-show entertainment Impact Percussion at 6 p.m., followed by main act Latin Breeze, a traditional Latin American music group, at 7 p.m. Free family outdoor entertainment at the Old Train Station, 132 Coleman St., Carleton Place. For details, call 613-257-1976. Children’s Resources on Wheels Sprinkler Party, Mill of Kintail Conservation Area, Eighth Concession, Mississippi Mills. (Rain date, Thursday, Aug. 18). For information visit crowoeyc.ca or call 613-2830095, ext. 300.
FRIDAY, AUG. 19 Hitting Homeruns Slo-Pitch Tournament for CHEO at the Pakenham and Almonte diamonds. Entry fee is $300 per team. Proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. For more information, call Lori McGrath at 613-623-9238. SRC Camp Rock summer camp show, Tilly’s restaurant, Highway 7, Carleton Place, 7 p.m.
James Naismith, sponsored by the Mill of Kintail and the Ramsay Women’s Institute, 1 to 4 p.m., on the gatehouse lawn of the Mill of Kintail. $4 per person. For more information, please call 613-256-3610, ext. 2.
THURSDAY, AUG. 25 The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum presents “Remembering the British Home Children in Canada,” at 7 p.m. at 3 Rosamond St. East. Refreshments will be served. No admission charge, but goodwill donations are appreciated.
SATURDAY, AUG. 27 North Lanark Highland Games opens at 9 a.m. at the North Lanark Agricultural Fairgrounds, 192 Water St., Almonte. Pipe bands, Highland dancing, Scottish athletic events and mini games for kids. For details, please call 613-614-8655. Carleton Place Farmers’ Market Corn Festival, 8 a.m. to noon.
SUNDAY, AUG. 21 Annual decoration day service at St. James Anglican Church cemetery. Walk of the Cross, 1:30 p.m., service at 2:30 p.m., followed by fellowship and refreshments. In case of rain, the service will take place in the church, 225 Edmund St.
Olde Thyme Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., grounds of Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St., Carleton Place, and at Memorial Park. Free admission. Meatloaf lunch, $5, served in church upper hall, starting at noon. For more information, email face.zm@gmail.com or call 613-253-0975. Fundraising garage and bake sale, to support a young woman’s fight with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, 259 Lake Ave. East, 8 a.m., Carleton Place.
SUNDAY, AUG. 28 Sixth annual Blueberry Tea at Union Hall, 2 to 4 p.m. Free admissions, donations accepted.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 Annual cemetery service, Christ Church Anglican, Ashton, 8948 Flewellyn Rd., 9 a.m. Refreshments following service. For details, call 613253-2878.
SATURDAY, AUG. 20 Peach Social in honour of Dr.
Almonte Horticultural Society meeting, 6:30 p.m., Cornerstone Community Church. Garden potluck. $2 for visitors, $10 annual membership. For details, please call 613-2565155.
Cold Plate Supper, Tatlock
Jim MacGregor presents a slide-show entitled “India – A Love Affair,” detailing his Indian odyssey, at Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St., Carleton Place, 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door with a food bank donation.
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A Company of Fools’ production of Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra at The Herb Garden, Aug. 18
ALMONTE – Forget ye the royal young upstarts, William and Kate, who visited here last month, for Her Majesty, Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, this way approacheth. Yea verily, she shall set up court in The Herb Garden, 3840 Old Almonte Rd., on the eve of Thursday, Aug. 18, at 7 p.m., with her lover, Mark Antony. To see the couple shall cost thee but only a suggested donation of 10 gold coins. (Supplying of one’s own lawn-chair, blanket and bug spray is advised.) “It is a different way of working from other theatres,” admitted David Whiteley, director of The Company of Fools’ production of William Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra, of their unusual choice of outdoor theatre. “The showing is conceived and intended to use the environment it is performed in,” said Whiteley. “If somebody’s pet walks on to the stage or if a plane flies overhead … they’ll adjust for that.” Indeed, theatre’s proverbial fourth wall often falls for the company’s summertime productions in places like Central Park in The Glebe, or Vanier’s Richelieu Park, but other off-kilter outdoor venues, like La Grange Bed and Breakfast in Wakefield, Quebec, have also been used. “I took on actors that were up to the challenge,” of performing outdoors. The element of the unexpected is,
Mudds Youth in rehearsal for performance of Macbeth
June, with some of the actors individually studying the Shakespearian text intensively during July. Rehearsals start up again Aug. 15 and run every Monday and Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Mary’s Church in August and at Carleton Place High School in September and October. This production will avoid a lot of special effects (except the corn syrup) with a goal to highlighting the beauty of Shakespeare’s text, and the skills of these talented young performers. The show will be put on in the round – with four exits at each corner of the stage. Some of the actors are doubling (and even tripling) parts. Tickets will cost $10, and there is maximum seating in the hall for an audience of 150 on show nights – so mark your calendars now and stayed tuned for when tickets will go on sale or visit www.mississippimudds.ca. Jessica Kinnari and Jack Cruise rehearse for their roles of Lady Macbeth and Macbeth in the Mississippi Mudds fall production of Macbeth. Photo by Dalene Gallo, Picture It Studios
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Richard Gelinas as Roman General Antony and Catriona Leger as Egyptian Queen Cleopatra in A Company of Fools’ Torchlight Shakespeare production of Antony and Cleopatra, which plays The Herb Garden in Almonte on Thursday, Aug. 18.
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What are your kids doing this summer? Evil. Treason. Murder. Madness. And blood. Lots of blood. Well, actually, it’s adulterated corn syrup, but you get the idea. Fifteen young actors (and two older ones) have been cast for the Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre’s production of Macbeth, at the Carleton Place Town Hall, a week before Hallowe’en, Friday, Oct. 21, and Saturday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m. Mark Piper is directing. Two rehearsals were held in
humans. The play, while a tragedy, is also an accessible one. “It’s Shakespeare’s funniest tragedy,” said Whiteley with a laugh. “He packs a lot more comedy into it than you’d think (possible) in a tragedy.” Both title characters can be heroic and, simultaneously, over-the-top. “She seems overblown with emotion,” said Whiteley. “Is that over-thetop or does she just have deep, human emotions for the man she loves? There is a legitimacy to what they are feeling.” He suggested Antony and Cleopatra for the Fools for this year, and one not too far outside of the Fools’ comfort zone of Shakespearean comedy. “I thought it would be an opportunity to get away from famous favourites,” said Whiteley, like last year’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. “It seems almost redundant, making the funny more funny,” said Whiteley. “Taking on King Lear (for example), would be a huge challenge … and to do it in the Fools’ style too.” He admitted Antony and Cleopatra could be difficult to follow, but the show has been adapted for today’s audience. “We’re giving a distilled, simplified version of it that is not the definitive version,” said Whiteley. “A good deal has been cut, but the heart is still there … It is one of William Shakespeare’s longest works and he is not known for his conciseness.” He decided to start the play off in the high-drama tradition that some companies would employ for a play such as this. “We try to start the play fairly straight up, but then it gets sillier and more absurd,” said Whiteley.
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for Whiteley, part of what keeps the production fresh and entertaining for the actors and crew, and hopefully the audience as well. “What is the show going to be like tonight?” said Whiteley. “That’s one of the challenges.” The Fools played Almonte last year and Whiteley said he is looking forward to the return engagement because he appreciates the strong sense of community in the town, and he likes the magic of The Herb Garden. “It’s not just some random park in Ottawa,” said Whiteley. While some people come to productions of Shakespeare’s plays, such as Romeo and Juliet or Macbeth, with a fair idea of what the play is about, one of this play’s title characters, Cleopatra, had her own mythology long before Shakespeare decided to put quill to paper to pen the story of her doomed love affair with the Roman general Mark Antony. “I think people, to a certain extent, do have their minds made up,” about Cleopatra, Whiteley admitted, though he added that “it’s been a while since the Elizabeth Taylor movie,” of 1963, which was as famous for its sumptuous portrayal of Cleopatra as it was for bringing Taylor and Richard Burton together. “Even the subject matter of the play is dealing with the myth of Cleopatra versus the reality of Cleopatra,” said Whiteley. While Shakespeare does allude to the myth in his play, she, and Antony, come across as very r e a l , e m o tional,
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Almonte couple completes film on the SuperEx The story is told through a combination of narration covering the early period, plus firsthand accounts, some going back as far as the mid-1930s, by people who loved and lived the ‘Ex’. Interviewees include dozens of fair-goers, numerous mem-
bers past and present of the CCEA executive, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, three former mayors, a number of TV and radio personalities who had involvement with the Exhibition, and several other well known Ot-
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tawa personalities. The film will be premiered in the historic Coliseum at Lansdowne Park at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, which is the day that SuperEx would have opened were
it to have been held this year. The film will be available on DVD, and if demand warrants, on high definition BluRay. For more information, visit www.memoriesoftheex.com.
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The Live Poets Society of Lanark County (LiPS) national team was chosen in a recent competition. Poetiquette, Marilyse, Tammy Mackenzie, Inez Dekker and alternate Andy Kerr-Wilson will go to Toronto to represent LiPS at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word in October. So far, it is the only rural team to be represented at Nationals. At the Lanark competition in the Rideau Canal Museum, Rusty Priske was the emcee and Ruthanne Edward the score- and timekeeper. Thomas McKinlay, Carol A Stephen and ArRay of Words were guest judges, while Chris Collins and Tracy Kwissa were randomly selected judges. There were 12 finalists, with 10 seeking a spot on the LiPS national team. Other competitors were Beth (b!WILDer), Nikki and Poeticleigh Speaking, May, and Jonny Dee. Emily Kwissa, who decided not to compete for the team she has been on each year previously, shared a new piece of poetry to a great response. “Many thanks to all the wonderful people who helped out, and let’s all support our terrific 2011 LiPS national team, as they head off to the CFSW in the fall,” said organizers. “Go team go.”
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Almonte-based filmmakers Robert and Sharon Newton are holding a premiere Aug. 18 of their feature-length documentary film entitled ‘Memories of the Ex: 122 Years at Lansdowne’. The film tells the story of the Central Canada Exhibition (CCE) from its inception in 1888 until the gates closed for the final time on SuperEx at Lansdowne Park at 10 p.m. Aug. 29, 2010. Run time is about 100 minutes. In its 122-year run, the Ex had over 24 million visitors. Even in 2010, its last year at Lansdowne, it had 42,000 more visitors than Bluesfest, its closest rival, proving once again to be the biggest show in town. There are still hundreds of thousands of Ex lovers, who we believe would in turn love this oneof-a-kind film, say the Newtons. The project was conceived, produced and completely self-financed by the independent filmmakers themselves. Work began a year ago in August 2010. The film features high definition footage from the final edition of SuperEx plus more than 200 historical photographs, and over 70 interviews.
Richmond - August 15 Richmond Library 6240 Perth Street Almonte - August 16 Almonte Library 155 High Street Fitzroy Harbour - August 17 Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre 100 Clifford Campbell Street Each year, I host a number of In Your Area Days throughout CarletonMississippi Mills. This year, I will be hosting six of these meetings in several communities across the riding. I invite you to join me at one of these meetings to share your thoughts on issues of federal government concern. If you have any questions or for more information, please call my Constituency Office at (613) 592-3469.
-Gordon All of the In Your Area Day meetings will take place from 6:30pm - 8:15pm. Locations and dates are listed above. Meeting Format: roundtable discussion from 6:30pm, to be followed by private meetings (first-come-firstserved)
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CARLETON PLACE - The Army, Navy, Air Force Club had its third annual fish fry on Saturday July 30. Johnny Spinks provided the entertainment at the popular event.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun. Aug 14, 2-4PM $250,000. 24 B6A Bass Lake. Year round home. 3 bdrms, 1 bth. 10 minutes S of Smiths Falls. Open concept living, dining, kitchen, breakfast bar. Double Garage. Screened front porch. Well, septic. Water pump 2011. Softwood floor 2005,Roof 2004, WETT wood stove 2003. Steps down to waterfront. Call Grant Scharf today! 613-323-4862.
OPEN HOUSE: Sun. Aug 14, 1:30-3PM $199,900 Reduced from $209,000. Affordable waterfront, year round cottage w/100ft frontage on the Clyde River, near Lanark Village. A great place to relax and enjoy nature. Open concept living area w/ huge windows & view. Brand new cedar siding and deck. New full walkout basement (2009). Shallow, gradual waterfront, good swimming! Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.
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NEW PRICE $229,000. 179 Beck s Shore Rd, Mississippi Lake. West facing. Rocky, shallow shoreline. Private 20ft deeded lake access, 3 bdrm + den, 1 bath. 150 x 120ft lot, Large Double Garage, landscaped yard, perennial flower beds, sprinkler system. Open Concept, Cathedral Ceilings, Tons of windows. Front, rear, waterfront decks. Steel roofs. Land Lease $2160/yr until 2020. Call Grant Scharf today! 613-323-4862.
NEW PRICE $200,000. Reduced from $249,000. Over 4 acres with 183ft frontage and complete privacy on Big Rideau Lake. Includes sauna building. Build your dream cottage or year round home. Excellent waterfront. Can be bought with cottage on adjacent lot see MLS#788058. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435
$395,000. Upper Rideau: 15 mins to Perth/Westport. Open-concept 3 bdrm year-round WF home/cottage. Living room w/cathedral ceiling, floor-to-ceiling brick FP & sweeping lake view. Screened porch & large deck. 31ft deck + dock at water, walk out basement. Excellent swimming & boating w/access to whole Rideau system. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435 $375,000. 123 Oak Shores Cres, Bob’s Lake. Year round home. 3 bdrms, 2 bths, Jet tub. Lots Natural light. Deep waterfront, rocky shore. Great swimming, fishing. Garage. Entertaining size deck. Landscaped yard, perennials. Living room windows on 3 sides. Large lower level sunroom lake side. Call Grant Scharf today! 613-323-4862.
$219,900. Enjoy your summers or year round living in this 3 bdrm, open concept cottage/home on a spacious level lot w/ 125ft frontage on Dalhousie Lake. Great fishing and beautiful sunsets await you. Large 3 season screened in porch, 34 x 14ft garage & two sheds. Upgrades. Wildlife at your backdoor. Vicki Behn-Belland 613-257-8856.
$175,000. Waterfront lots, each about 1 acre. Sandy shallow shorelines. Build your cottage, weekend getaway, or dream waterfront home. Call Grant Scharf today! 613-323-4862.
$169,900. Buckshot Lake, near Plevna. Private 1.8 acre lot w/196ft frontage on one of Ontario’s most pristine, weed-free lakes. Gorgeous tall trees, stunning lake view, and great swimming. 4-season access. Wonderful spot to build your year-round home or summer getaway. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.
$42,500 Reduced from $45,000. A beautiful view of Calabogie Lake and Calabogie Ski Hill atop of this lovely lot, what better place for a year round home or cottage! Deeded access to Calabogie Lake. Vicki Behn-Belland 613-257-8856.
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Saturday, Aug. 13 • 1-2:30 p.m. 220 Sunset Drive $494,500 - Lakeside living on Beautiful South Shore Otty Lake enjoy the gorgeous sunsets from your choice of multi-level decks - 5 year old walkout bungalow within steps of the lake - excellent shoreline, rock pebble/sandy base, good depth at dock - great boating, swimming & fishing - features of the home include cathedral ceiling in living room, open maple kitchen with direct access to large deck, 3+2 bedrooms, 3 full baths, beautiful clawfoot tub & stained glass window in main bath, main level laundry, covered porch at front entrance - developed lower level with separate entry, ideal for family gatherins or potential granny suite - plenty of storage space - cute bunkie with power and view of the lake - township maintained year round road access, within 10 minutes of Perth & one hour to Ottawa. MLS# 799663. Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 • andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
Saturday, Aug. 13 • 1 - 2:30 p.m. • 716 Beaver Dam Lane $539,000 - Three Wishes! A phenomenal view, pristine shoreline and privacy. This is lakeside living at its best on the beautiful North shore of Otty Lake. Excellent year round access, within 10 minutes of Heritage Perth and an easy 1 hour commute to Ottawa makes this 3 + 1 bedroom 2 storey home with fully developed walkout lower level, a must-see for those in the know. Hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, beautifully updated kitchen with ceramic backsplash, lakeside deck via kitchen patio doors, gorgeous terraced stone work and walkway leading to stone patio at water’s edge. Plenty of room for family and friends with finished lower level featuring kitchenette, large family room and full bath. Double detached log garage with full 2nd level perfect for storage or workshop. Lovely shoreline with rocky pebble/sandy base and good depth just off shore. Great boating and swimming. Live the dream on Otty Lake. MLS # 091191101024800. Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 • andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
Sunday Aug. 14 • 1-3 p.m. • 25 DeCaria Blvd. PERTHMORE SUBDIVISION IN PERTH! - Immaculate 2 bedroom bungalow with green space at the back for privacy. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in bathrooms and foyer - French doors lead to living area with beautiful bay window. Custom maple kitchen - breakfast bar island with extra storage. Master with 3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Come and see it! It is gorgeous! $259,900. Call Barbara Shepherd cell – 613 326-1361
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“WATERFRONT” WITHOUT THE WAT E R F R O N T PRICE - Filled with light - open and spacious 5 bedroom home - 2 on upper level, 3 on lower walkout level along with full bath and family room - on a pretty 2.81 acre lot in the wonderful community of BurgessWood Estates only 15 minutes to Perth. Separate dining room or another bedroom on upper level. Many updates. Planned community with 200 acres of recreational land and 4000 feet of gorgeous waterfront for residents of BurgessWood. $328,900.MLS # 786557 Call Barbara Shepherd cell – 613 326-1361
Renovated bungalow on quiet Sherbrooke St. $169,000 - 100 Sherbrooke St. Renovated 2 bedroom bungalow with carport and detached garage! Private yard, new kitchen, new bath, etc! MLS# 796184 Call Barbara Shepherd cell - 613 326-1361.
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71 Wilson St. - $279,500 - Spacious home in historic Perth on beautiful oversized lot features 4 bedrooms, updated eat-in kitchen, dining room. Circular staircase ads to the charm of this lovely large family home. Main floor family room with rustic beams and cozy gas fireplace enters a large fenced well treed backyard with detached insulated garage with loft. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401
$229,000 - Situated on beautiful Drummond Street this building has 2 residential apartments ... A main level unit and a 2nd floor unit. Perfect investment property, or live downstairs and enjoy the rent from the apartment. Appliances included. MLS# 092103006003700
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$269,000 – This 2 bedroom bungalow has a full basement, attached 2 car garage and is situated on 60 gorgeous acres on the 7th Concession Road in Dalhousie Township. Small barn and paddock area perfect to a couple of horses. Trails throughout the mixed bush. This private location is located only 45 minutes from Kanata and 15 minutes from Perth. Features include hardwood floors, lots of outside decking and a small sunroom of the kitchen. MLS# 094000202536900
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$349,900 - Squared log 2 storey home approximately 1728 square feet, situated on a 13.9 Acre private, treed lot - 17 kms west of perth on paved althorpe road - home was built in 2001 & features a cozy pine interior including pine floors on the 2nd level along with pine ceiling on both levels - pacific energy woodstove heats the home with an additional forced air furnace for convenience. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
$319,000 - 620 Anglican Church Rd. 50 Acres of peaceful living on this hobby farm with picturesque laneway crossing creek, leading to large 4 bedroom home, uniquely mixing old and new. Evidence of stacked log adds rustic charm combined with the large bright addtition that lets the sunshine in! A separate cottage/studio offers a perfect place to set up a home business, craft area or In-law suite. Become self sufficient with chicken coop, 3 greenhouses. Propane and wood fireplace, auxiliary outdoor wood furnace with radiant hot water baseboards. Screened side porch overlooks pool and neighbouring hillside. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 • Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401
691 Christie Lake North Shore Rd. - Very private lot with great access off the township maintained road - 140 feet of wonderful waterfront, low maintenance cottage/home, year-round, plus approx. 18x30 insulated and heated boathouse with rooms for bedroom and bed/sitting for guests or the kids. So many extras – fireplace; garage and workshop; boat ramp; automatic generator, etc. Glorious waterside glassed and screened room for relaxing and entertaining. MLS#091191601012500 $309,000. Call Barbara Shepherd Cell – 613 326-1361
$274,500 - Time to make your move to the south shore of beautiful Pike Lake. 86 feet of pristine shoreline at your doorstep with great swimming, fishing and boating. Level along shore, pretty lot with mature trees and quite private. Curl up on cool nights by the woodstove while enjoying the beautiful view. Cottage living made convenient with full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 3-piece and main level 2-pc bath with laundry, septic system, large bedrooms, lakeside decking and patio and good sized shed. Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
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$279,000 - Excellent cottage getaway hidden from road offers endless summer fun with sandy beach for the kids long dock and swimming raft. Carefree perennial gardens offer a private setting with 3 bedroom cottage nestled perfectly on pretty lot. Large deck faces spring fed Otter Lake, perfect to sit and relax while you watch the kids play or listen to the loons call. 4 pc bath, side sun room, paved carport!! Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401
65 Mill Bay Lane $295,000 - Quiet bay on Bob’s Lake offers enjoyment all year long with walk-in beach and 40 ft. dock for summertime fun and toboggan hill and skating rink in winter. 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with extra family rm, open concept kitchen/dining/living area overlooking the lake, downstairs rec room with stone fireplace, master with ensuite bath, laundry, large screened porch for bug free evenings. Perfect waterfront home or recreational property. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 • Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401
$329,000 - Built around 1890 this Tay riverfront home is tastefully renovated and is situated in the core of heritage Perth. While retaining the character and charm of the period this home has had updates to plumbing, wiring, roof, and windows. Gorgeous lot with level access to the river. A gardener’s dream. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
610 West Point - Dr. $339,000 - Nature and the Rideau at your back door this custom built home offers fantastic scenery while situated in a desirable sub-division. 3 br, 2 1|2 baths bright and spacious with vaulted ceilings and warm oak kitchen, bright part finished basement for entertaining or the kids to play. Water access without waterfront taxes!
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Sweet Peach coming to Carleton Place BY KASSINA RYDER
Kemptville, Carleton Place, Almonte, Kingston, Gatineau, Orleans, Lanark and soon, Arnprior. While they are looking forward to the move, the women said they are going to miss interacting with Perth area resi-
A family-owned baby store is moving to Carleton Place. Sweet Peach, is by Casey Easton, her mother Norma Sweeney and other family members, has been operating in Perth for almost four years. Since its beginning, the store has expanded from providing cloth diaper services to selling everything from baby carriers to home birthing pools. Easton, a doula, said she wanted to open a store that provided essential baby services to the local area. “I’m kind of baby-oriented,” she said. “It was a need that wasn’t being met.” Sweet Peach’s diaper service is its biggest feature, Easton said. Staff drop off clean cloth diapers to clients’ homes and pick up soiled diapers each week. “Our diaper service – that’s the huge thing for us,” Easton said. Sweeney, who lives in Almonte, is the primary driver delivering the service. Both she and Easton said the majority of clients are in Ottawa, which means Sweeney drives to Ottawa up to three days a week. Trips to the city added to the rural area she already covers means “a really long drive.” Making the move to Carleton Place will cut around seven hours a week from her trip, Sweeney said.
Sweet Peach’s Casey Easton, left, and her mother, Norma Sweeney of Almonte, are moving their store from Perth to Carleton Place. Photo by Kassina Ryder
In addition to being closer to the city, the store’s new location in Carleton Place is directly beside the Ottawa Valley Midwives clinic, a fact that definitely influenced the move, Easton said. The new location will also have space for two industrial-sized washers and dryers – a necessity for a business that specializes in dirty diapers, Easton said. The new store will also offer more gift items and maybe even strollers, she added. Sweet Peach will still provide diaper service to Brockville, Perth, Smiths Falls,
dents in the store. “I’m going to miss the people,” Sweeney said. “People have been so good to us.” Easton said she agreed. “We have some very loyal customers,” she said.
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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP
St. Paul’s Anglican Church 62 Clyde St. Almonte Parish Office 613 256-1771 Incumbent: Rev. Pat Martin SUMMER SUNDAY WORSHIP 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Following the 10 o’clock Service, we enjoy refreshments on the lawn. Come and be welcome. Almonte Presbyterian Church 111 Church St. 613.256.2184 apc@tryel.com Rev. Alison & Rev. Brian Sharpe Mr. George Stewart Organist and Choir Director Sunday 10:30am Worship Service & Sunday School Nursery care Available ALL WELCOME! Transportation is available by calling Elford Giles 613.256.2460 Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish Almonte 613.256.1034 Father Lindsay Harrison SATURDAY MASS 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 28 Hawthorne Ave., CP Fr. Augustine Mendonça, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday 5pm Sunday 9am & 10:30am HANDICAP ACCESS
Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 Rev. Jeff de Jonge Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 a.m. - Sunday Worship & Sunday School • Child Care Available Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: offi ce@almonteunited.com Office Hours: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Mon-Fri. For Transportation call the office. All Welcome! Cornerstone Community Church A Free Methodist Congregation (Just east of Tim Horton’s) Lead Pastor: Rev. Glen Snider Youth Pastor: Andrew Klinger 613.256.4995 www.cornerstone.almonte.ca SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. Worship Service & Sunday School FRIDAY 7:00 p.m. Youth Group Almonte Baptist Church 207 Reserve St. 613.256.5655 Pastor: Paul Benson www.almonte.baptistchurch.com Summer Schedule 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Worship Nursery Care and Junior Church Available Reformed Presbyterian Church 273 Almonte St., Almonte Services: 10 am. each Sunday 11:30 am. Sabbath School Classes Second services at: 2:00 pm. 1st, 3rd & 5th Sundays. 6:00 pm. 2nd & 4th Sundays Weekly Bible Studies For Information613-256-2816 – mhdyck@rogers.com Pastor Matt Dyck Ottawa Valley Vineyard Church Loving God, Loving People, Having Fun When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday Where: Carleton Place High School 613-257-6045 www.ottawavalleyvineyard.ca
St. James Anglican Church 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario • 613.257.3178 Web site: stjamescarletonplace.org Sunday, August 14th, 2011 9th Sunday after Pentecost 9am Holy Eucharist (We will return to our regular 8am & 10am service times next week) Thursday Aug. 18th, 2011 10am Holy Eucharist Rector The Rev. David Andrew Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Pat Grainger The Bridge @ Kanata (The Wesleyan Church) 285 Didsbury Rd., Kanata (Behind Canadian Tire) 613-592-7635 www.bridgechurches.ca Summer Worship Services: Sunday at 10:30 am Bridge Kids (ages 3- Grade 5) Nursery Care available Sr. Pastor: Rev. S. Allan Summers Pastor of Spritual Development: Rev. Dave Kornelsen Pastor of Student Ministries: Ben Margeson Director of Children’s Ministries: Lisa Summers Grace Anglican Church An Anglican Network in Canada Church You are invited to worship with us Sunday Morning @ 9:30am Clayton Community Hall Clayton Lay Pastor: Trudy Hardy 613-256-2644 www.graceanglicanchurch.ca
Zion-Memorial United Church 37 Franklin Street • 613-257-2133 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School Nursery FULLY ACCESSIBLE Minister: Rev. Peter W. Dahlin, B.A., M.Div. Organist: Mr. Tony Stuart WARM WELCOME TO ALL! The United Church of Canada Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge Ashton, Munster & Prospect Sunday August 14th, 2011 Ashton - NO SERVICE Munster - 9:30 a.m. 613-693-1849 Rev. Matt Gallinger Everyone Welcome The Lighthouse 355 Moffatt St. 613-257-4255 Pastor: Doug Anderson W-mail: info@cplighthouse.org Web: www.cplighthouse.org Sunday Services 10am Celebration Service & Children’s Church Contact us for more information. Seventh Day Adventist Church 117 Victoria St. 613-257-5109 www.carletonplaceadventists.org Pastor: Adriaan van der Lingen 613-979-1161 SATURDAY SERVICES Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m. Divine Service - 11:00 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME Parish of Franktown & Innisville Anglican Churches Sunday Services: Rev. Robyn Cuming 613-257-1340 St. James, Franktown 8:30 a.m. St. John’s, Innisville 10:30 a.m. All are welcome!
Carleton Place Baptist Church 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-257-1889 Pastor: Brian Affleck July-August Worship 10am Children’s Church provided Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday 7pm All Welcome! Handicap access Air Conditioned Eternal Hope Anglican Church Affiliated with the Anglican Network in Canada Come, worship with us! AUGUST Sunday Services at 10 am 7th & 21st Holy Communion 14th & 28th Morning Prayer Worshipping at 117 Victoria St. Carleton Place Info: Dave Kemp, Lay Pastor 613-257-5490 Destiny House Church Network Speaking to your potential your past does not determine your future for more information call 613-978-5723 St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 39 Bridge St. • Tel. 613-257-3133 Minister Rev. Tony Boonstra B.ED, B.TH., M.DIV. Organist and Choir Director Susan Harron Sunday Service at 10:30 a.m. The porch lamp is lit. Nursery Available Every Sunday Handicap Access Calvary Pentecostal Church Phone: 613 257 3484 Email: calvarychurch@sympatico.ca www.calvarycp.ca
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Herons stand watch over colony the parents during The young great this time. blue herons in the Fall migrapicture with the coltion occurs from umn are looking out mid-September over their colony terthrough October. ritory. It happens mainly Loreen Stewart, during the day, just east of Ramsay but sometimes at Ward, took the picnight. The herons ture in the heron colmigrate singly or ony on her property. in small flocks of The young usua few to a dozen or ally leave the nest more. when they are seven O c c a s i o n a l l y, to eight weeks old, we even find one at which time they LYNDA C. BENNETT on our Christmas are about the size of Strictly for the Birds Bird Counts. their parents. After Still in Missisleaving, they stay with the parents for another two sippi Mills, Pat Chartrand on to three weeks, and are fed by Old Perth Road, had an Ameri-
can bittern that nested in a field came right up to his house. Barn swallows are back after being absent for several years. Baltimore orioles were present earlier in the year, but are gone now. Scarlet tanagers he sees frequently, but no bobolinks noted this year. In Pakenham Aug. 2, while Ray Holland was fishing, he spotted a green heron, and seven doublecrested cormorants on the river below the five span bridge. On my morning walk Aug. 4, the bird song had to compete with vehicle noise on Clayton Road, Ramsay Ward. I heard great-crested flycatcher and eastern wood pewee and a hairy woodpecker flew overhead. An
American crow, a black-capped chickadee, blue jay and American robin added to the sounds. Watching action at backyard feeders is entertaining. A hairy woodpecker successfully gains peanuts from nut feeder, while a common grackle carefully watches the action, then tries to copy. Eventually, the grackle manages to obtain a bit of peanut meat. Then ruby-throated hummingbirds put on a show at their feeder. The male bird chases the female away, then returns to feed. Once he leaves, the female is quickly back at the feeder. Please call Lynda: 613-256-5013, or email: Bennett@magma.ca, with bird reports.
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A pair of great blue herons looking out over their colony
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Volunteer heroes graduate Above, Carleton Place Mayor Wendy LeBlanc and Coun. Louis Antonakos confer a certificate on Lloyd Camelon, a 2011 graduate of the CERV (Carleton Place Emergency Response) program, during the council meeting on June 28.
At right, Jack Tapley, left, and Paul Mak, right, were presented with their Community Emergency Response Volunteer (CERV) certificates at the June 27 Mississippi Mills council meeting by Mayor John Levi, centre. Photo by Brier Dodge
Photos by Desmond Devoy
Above, members of Carleton Place town council gather around four of the six graduates of the 2011 CERV (Carleton Place Emergency Response) program at the June 28 council meeting. The graduates on hand were Lloyd Camelon, Valerie Hood, Tyler Maxwell and Eva Slaght. Absent were Phil Latreille and Peter Lowes. The program offers volunteer assistance to police, fire and emergency first responders during emergency events in town.
CERV is a multi-functional training program that teaches a variety of emergency management skills.
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LIONS GLADIOLAS SALE Almonte Lions Club members Josh Gamble and Ken Hawkins and flower supplier Klaas Van Der Meer hold colourful gladiolas during the club’s gladiola sale Saturday morning at the Almonte Community Centre. The flowers will be on sale at the centre for the next two Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to noon.
Lanark County displays at the tree grocery stores. More information about how you can support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is found at www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca or by calling the office at 613-283-0570.
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Lanark County Independent Grocers are supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County in Almonte, Smiths Falls and Perth at their cash registers over the next 10 days. Cashiers at Patrice’s, Andress’ and Barnabe’s Independents will be offering customers an opportunity to donate $2 with their grocery order from Aug. 12 to 20. All proceeds from the donations will be used to help continue mentoring programs for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, a local children’s charity. The agency provides one-on-one and group mentoring programs for more than 250 children throughout the County. It does not receive government funding, so relies on fundraisers such as this one to provide programs to children. Mentoring at-risk children in Lanark County is a huge task. The vision of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is that every child in Lanark County who needs a mentor has a mentor. “The benefits of adequate mentorship are significant and essential to healthy development of youth,” says the group. “Mentoring is more than just a nice service and your help is needed to make even more mentoring opportunities happen for our youth.” The organization points out 78% of former Little Brothers who came from a social assistance background do not rely on social assistance as adults. Over 80% of former Little Brothers attained at least a secondary school diploma, compared to 60% of other people in their own age group. Little Brothers and Little Sisters were found to be 46% less likely to initiate drug use and 27% less likely to initiate alcohol use than children studied in the control group. Supporters can make a difference in the life of a child by donating at the cash register this week and checking out the Big Brothers Big Sisters of
Municipal Matters • Thursday, August 11, 2011
There will be no meetings on Tuesday, August 16, 2011.
GARBAGE STICKERS
NATIONAL HOUSEHOLD SURVEY
The new allotment of garbage stickers is now available.
This voluntary survey will be collected from 1 in 3 households across the country. The NHS supports local government planning and program delivery including family services, housing, transportation, infrastructure programs, community centres and others.
Please bring identification with your address clearly visible. If you are sending someone in your place, please provide authorization in writing. Your designate must also provide identification.
2011 INTERIM TAX BILL DUE AUGUST 25, 2011
EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police • Fire • Ambulance
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Payment by Mail – Remove the stub from your tax billing, attach it to your cheque and mail it to the Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K2C2V7 In Person – The tax office in the Town Hall is open for collection of taxes from Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Payment after hours may be deposited in the payment box in the foyer at the police station. If payment is made by mail or after the office hours, and you require a receipt, please include the complete bill with your cheque. The bill will be receipted and returned to you by mail. Payments accepted at most financial institutions. For more information or questions, call C. Manzon, Tax Collector 257-6218.
Should you happen to be contacted, please take the time to complete and return the questionnaire.
RECREATION AND CULTURE DIRECTORY We are currently working on the 2011/2012 Recreation and Culture Directory. If your club/group/organization would like to be included, please contact Jessica at 257-1690 or email cparena@carletonplace.ca. To view a copy of last year’s directory, visit the Town’s website at www.carletonplace.ca and under the “Living Here” tab, follow the “Recreation and Sport” selection for the directory.
“RAISING THE ROOF” We are raising the roof for the Market Square Pavillion, home of the Farmers Market. Purchase a 9½ x 14½ beige patio stone with your name or company name engraved for $150. To order, call Gary Strike at 613-257-8120
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