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CARLETON PLACE – After putting the idea of a dog park near the wastewater treatment plant to sleep, Carleton Place council has awoken to the idea of an off-leash park at Roy Brown Park. “We’ve had it on our agenda forever and ever,” said Coun. Jerry Flynn at the town council meeting June 28. “Let’s finally put this to rest … Let’s dedicate an acre of land at Roy Brown Park for a dog park.” Deputy Mayor Ed Sonnenburg noted some municipalities had larger parks for their dogs. “If we’re going to do it, we should make it big enough,”

said Sonnenburg. “I think an acre is a good place to start,” said Flynn. “I think an acre is adequate,” said Mayor Wendy LeBlanc. She noted she had been showing the director of the Communities in Bloom project around town recently. The official worked with the parks and recreation department in the City of Brampton, northwest of Toronto, which is nicknamed the Flower Town of Canada. “I pointed out to him that land by the curling club (and the proposed dog park),” said LeBlanc. “He said it was adequate. There was nothing wrong with it, but he did not want to negate using it.” See DOG OWNERS Page 3

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A house fire has taken the life of a 51-year-old Beckwith Township woman. On Thursday, June 30, a fire engulfed a home on Kidd Road south of Ashton in Beckwith Township. The fire occurred in the early afternoon, around 1 p.m. Beckwith Township Fire Chief Bill McGonegal said the fire department received the call at 1:15 p.m. Both the Beckwith and Mississippi Mills fire departments

responded to the call. The woman was located inside with no vital signs. Firefighters removed her body from the home and she was pronounced dead at the scene. The Lanark County OPP’s investigation is ongoing. No name has been released, but the woman apparently lived alone. It was a busy week for the Beckwith fire department, as firefighters attended a barn fire and house hit by lightning June 29 during a short, violent thunder storm.

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SMILES ON CANADA DAY Cheryl Hunt, left, and daughter Charlee-Mae Hunt, 3, are all decked out with Canada Day spirit while they wait for the Pakenham Canada Day eve parade to begin. For more Canada Day coverage from throughout the region, see pages 4, 6, 8 and 54-55.

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said he was seeking the help in exchange “for the investment we’re making in the desmond.devoy@metroland.com community.” Antonakos pointed out to Knowles that CARLETON PLACE – Councillors are considering ways to make Bridge Street there were sub-sections with exemptions into a special development zone to bring within the act that allowed for some help for businesses. businesses back to the downtown core. “Within these sub-sections, there is not “I firmly believe that we have to designate the core a special study area,” said perhaps an ability to help this man,” Antonakos said, pointing to McCoun. Louis Antonakos Naughton, “but (there) could during a town council be open(ings) to help the core meeting June 28. “I’m not zone.” sure what the exact term “See if there is some During the debate, it was is … but if we are serious discovered that McNaughabout it, it’s an opportuni- angle we can use...to ty to look very seriously do some good for our ton’s firm falls within the boundary area for the Carat an area where there is downtown. ” leton Place Business Ima problem.” provement Area, but just The issue came to the Coun. Rob Probert outside of the façade imfore when council was provement coverage area. approached by Tiree FaMayor Wendy LeBlanc cility Solutions, an architectural engineering firm, about waiving or noted the garage at the intersection of Bell reducing fees associated with the building and Bridge Street, as well as the old Leathpermit required for renovations at its new erworks pub, were not in the BIA area. “What comes with the BIA membership home, 205 Bridge St. Council heard the Ontario Municipal comes with a BIA tax,” pointed out Coun. Act prohibits any kind of bonus or other Rob Probert. “Each expansion was frought inducements, like reducing or waiving fees with difficulties and personalities.” He asked Knowles to see if there was for businesses. some manner of relief that the town could “It’s out of council’s hands,” said chief administrative officer Paul Knowles. “The offer businesses in the downtown core withPhoto by Desmond Devoy Municipal Act prevents that from happen- out contravening the Act. From left, Duncan McNaughton searches for an extra business card for Carleton Place “See if there is some angle we can use … ing.” town Coun. Doug Black, as Lisa Young, centre, director of planning and development The company’s president, Duncan Mc- to do some good for our downtown,” said chats with the two men at the June 28 Carleton Place council meeting. Naughton, was on hand for the debate, and Probert.

Dog owners may have new off-leash choice for Fido to frolic in Continued from front The old dog park site was only 0.2 of an acre. Coun. Gary Strike recommended that if the site is chosen for a dog park, that temporary green fencing should be erected instead of orange construction fencing, to fit in with the natural setting of the park. Chief administrative officer Paul Knowles said that he would like to hold public consultation on the issue, especially to invite the four households that live on the road leading to the park. Coun. Louis Antonakos said he would be happy to bring the news

of the dog park to residents of the area. “The dog owners are really quite responsible,” said LeBlanc. “Now, we all know ones that are not responsible. I think that they are going to work very hard to make it work.” There was discussion, however, about whether the park be brought in on a trial or permanent basis. “I’m not so sure that it needs to be tem-

porary,” said Antonakos. Coun. Rob Probert begged to differ, saying “I have a problem with them being declared permanent right now.” “We don’t want to set this thing in stone

right now,” agreed LeBlanc. She added that, along with fencing, signage would also be required for the site, and the issue of maintenance would need to be addressed in the future.

Thank you to all who helped make our Canada Day activities in Mississippi Mills a success. We appreciate your support.

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Canada Day

O Canada, happy 144th birthday. It was a sunny and hot Canada Day, with lots of activities for those who didn’t venture into the city to see the Duke and Duchess. Beckwith, Carleton Place, Almonte and Pakenham all hosted their own celebrations for the 144th birthday of the nation.

Christine McPhail, working at the balloon tent on Canada Day in Almonte, can be seen standing beside the likeness of none other than the royal couple, William and Kate, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Bottom left, Kurt Boucher, left, Mary Loud Stafford and Damien Turner decked out in their patriotic redand-white at Almonte’s Canada Day celebration in Gemmill Park.

Above, Margaret “Peggy” Woodhouse can be seen tap dancing at the Beckwith Seniors Hootenanny at St. James’ Centennial Hall in Franktown on Canada Day.

Above, Sarah and Ben McKittrick pose moments after having their faces painted in a tent set up by “A Little Bit of Bling Face and Body Art,” just outside of the Canoe Club in Carleton Place. Above right, human beings were not the only creatures to enjoy Canada Day this year at Riverside Park. A local petting farm had several animals fenced in a pen where people had the opportunity to feed them. Local resident A.J. Shewchuk can be seen feeding a goat.

At 10 p.m., fireworks lit up the night sky behind the baseball diamond at Gemmill Park in Almonte, as several hundred people gathered on the grass to watch the spectacle. Photos by Sam Cooley

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Tree planting efforts appreciated To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the town council of Carleton Place, more specifically the work done by Councillors Jerry Flynn, Louis Antonakos, and most certainly that of Rob Probert. I came to them with a simple idea of honouring my family name, and they took my simple idea and turned it into a unreal celebration of one man, and one familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, that not only touched our family, but will touch 93 other families the in the same manner over the next couple of years to come. If you missed it, the town has committed to planting trees of victory for the 94 names that are represented on our local cenotaph, as our family was able to have done this past weekend, in conjunction, not Photo by Sam Cooley Carleton Place Coun. Rob Probert, left, and members of the McKittrick family gather around the McKittrick tree, named only with Canada Day, but with our family reunion. in memory of Pvt. James H. McKittrick at Riverside Park on Canada Day. My family was quite

moved by their civic mindedness, and to do it on Canada Day for a man who made the ultimate sacrifice, so we could be afforded the opportunity to have the reunion we were having. My deepest gratitude to the members of the council, who too often are a punching bag for matters of frustration within this community, and are not often praised when the opportunity presents itself. So to that degree, I thank you folks from the bottom of my heart, it was a very humbling experience, and I cannot wait to partnership with you over the next coming years to see this project come to fruition. In closing, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to express my deep gratitude, on behalf of the entire McKittrick family. Kyle McKittrick Carleton Place

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ALMONTE – Ben Church didn’t think that a lunch period with nothing to do would lead to what it has. He asked friend Adrian Schut what he was doing for the lunch period. “Building a robot,” was Schut’s answer. Schut had gotten involved with mobile robotics skills competitions the year before, and soon Church was his teammate. Fast forward to last week at the National Arts Centre, and the pair were being wished good luck by Diane Finley, federal Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development, as they head to London, England in the fall to compete in the World Skills 2012 competition. It’s been a steep learning curve since they got involved and won themselves the mobile robotics spot, competing as the youngest Canadian delegates. “The first time I competed was a massacre,” Schut said, who was in Grade 9 at his first competition. “It was a mess.” The second time around, Schut was joined by three new team members – and newfound success, with a bit more experience under his belt. The team won at the provincial level, then found themselves on top of the podium at nationals; the young Grade 10 students were the new national champions and had officially qualified to WorldSkills 2012 in London. At the national level, the teams are

made up of four people, but the team needed to half in size for the two person international rules. The pair competes in mobile robotics, an unusual division compared to some of the broader categories, such as cooking and carpentry. “It is an area that’s very specialized,” said Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson. “It’s providing another career path; some of these career strands are not always obvious.” “It’s a lot of programming,” said Church. “The same robot is given to every competitor … you build your own arm and remote control.” The goal is to program the arm to perform a specific task. The teams are on equal playing fields with the robots, but must build and transport their own arm, which they then attach. This means there will be full security checks a week before flying to England – the Netherlands mobile robotics team had their arm confiscated while travelling to the last WorldSkills, in Calgary 2010. The team has to look for sponsors for the arm materials, motors and batteries. The trip to London and travel expenses for the pair are paid for. Church and Schut took part in the official send-off for the entire Canadian delegation, which included introductions to all the 34 delegates – with cheers of “let’s score with 34.” The Almonte pair were no exception, with high hopes for where they end up. “I want to stand in the centre of the

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podium,” said Schut. “You got to go in wanting gold,” said Church. After spending the summer preparing for the competition and competing in October, Schut and Church have very different plans. Schut wants to complete an apprenticeship in carpentry, but is also considering a five-year college robotics program. “What we do with this is so specialized,” said Schut. “I want to start a carpentry business or get into CNC equipment.” Church has different plans, as he hopes to attend university after his Grade 12 year to study political science. “Skills is such an amazing experience for everyone, no matter what,” said Church. SEND OFF ON THE HORIZON Contractor Mike Holmes, from television’s Holmes on Homes, is one of the team’s leaders and mentors who will be travelling to London. He was in Ottawa to meet with the delegates, and prepare them for their trades competition and future careers. “You only make good money if you work hard at what you do,” Holmes told the youth. “But, you need to love what you do to make money.” “Never, never, ever give up,” said Finley. “You got to be national champions in your skills because you trained longer and harder.”

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Mobile robotics Canadian champions and WorldSkills 2012 competitors Benjamin Church, left, and Adrian Schut, centre, pose with Skills Canada CEO Shaun Thorson at the send-off champions breakfast at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa last week. The Almonte pair didn’t have far to travel compared to the Canadian delegates from across the nation, but they will in October – when they fly to London, England to compete.

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William and Kate and Catholic ban debate

Rescue plan for downtown CP

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hen it comes to Carleton Place’s downtown, there is life in the old girl yet. Recent discussions in the office of the Carleton Place Business Improvement Area and around the town council table, have stressed the need to save the heart of the town. Walk along Bridge Street and the need for a rescue plan becomes evident. Numerous empty store fronts and “for sale” or “for rent” signs blight the face of the town’s once-thriving downtown. Part of the culprit are the box stores on Highway 7. But we can’t blame them – if they weren’t there, people would simply keep driving to the box stores in Kanata, so at least those stores keep business in Carleton Place. There are a number of things that have to become part of any rescue plan for the core. Firstly, there has to be a good reason for people to come downtown. Frou-frou artsy stores are great, and one or two are necessary. But an entire street of them will still only cater to a sliver of the market. Find out what the people want and need, and give it to them. We think that an idea floated by Coun. Louis Antonakos, and other politicians, of some manner of enterprise-free zone, like those in China and Ireland, are at least worth exploring, to encourage business. Secondly, parking simply must be addressed. We live in a commuter town and the reality is that, beyond a certain point, people will not walk from, say, Crampton Drive, to the downtown core. If people want to buy things, and transport them home, affordable parking must be part of the plan. In Smiths Falls, a local business group has made downtown parking free in the lead-up to Christmas time, for example. Thirdly, part of plan for bringing people downtown is to keep them downtown. Make it their place of residence by encouraging people to live downtown. There are at least 40 units in and around the downtown core that are also vacant. Filling them up with people would create a steady stream of foot traffic and potential customers walking by a business storefront every day. It would be nice to have a walkable little village in that parcel of land by the river on High Street, perhaps topped off by a water taxi? It’s just an idea, but right now, that’s what Bridge Street needs. Flower beds are a nice touch, but feet on the street are essential.

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Many contributed to Canada Day success at Riverside Park To the Editor: Another successful Canada Day in Carleton Place has come and gone. During the day, I had the opportunity, on behalf of our Canada Day committee, to acknowledge the crowd and give thanks for attending. I also thanked our volunteers and many of our other participants, including the Parks and Rec. staff for their hard work and commitment to making the day a success. While I thought at the time I had thanked everyone, I soon realized that I didn’t mention, and was remiss in not doing so, the ‘over the top’ fundraising

effort of Laura Bennett, of the Canadian Career Academy, and the many local businesses and organizations who so generously responded by contributing financially and otherwise to making our Canada Day celebration the best in the Valley. This is truly a community effort, with the town contributing substantially, and with the many businesses and organizations sponsoring our various events allowing us to direct more money to our spectacular fireworks display. See CANADA, page 9

CORRECTION In our June 30 story, “St. John’s Anglican Church celebrates 100th birthday,” on page 24, we wrote that “The pews were full of church members from St. John’s and other churches within the Anglican Parish of Clayton, which includes St. George’s, St. John’s and St. James’ churches.” In fact, St. John’s church is in the Anglican Parish of Franktown-Innisville, not the Parish of Clayton, and does not include St. George’s. We apologize for this mistake. 53 Bridge Street,Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 2V2 Phone: 613-257-1303 • Fax: 613-257-7373 • www.yourottawaregion.com

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If Kate Middleton had been a Catholic, we might be in the middle of a major constitutional crisis right now, instead of basking in the afterglow of the royal couple’s visit to Canada this week. Imagine, during one of their first dates, as he dropped her off at her apartment, chatting on the sidewalk outside, she reaches in to her pocket for something. As she removes the item, a set of rosary beads comes flying out and lands on the sidewalk. William looks down at the beads, then up at Kate, then says, “Oh dear, I’m afraid that this puts me in a bit of bother.” Same pretty Kate, same high fashion sense, same girl-of-Will’sdreams … oh, but that religion thing. On the day of their arrival, CBC News Network showed off a pre-taped segment of youngsters from St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic School in Toronto offering video welcomes to the newlyweds, and showing off pictures they had drawn for the occasion. A very touching video montage, and genuine in its welcome. For many of the students, they must still have the lingering image from their storybooks of princes and princesses in fairytale castles. What I found ironic in it is that none of them would be allowed to marry into the royal family themselves, without giving up their beliefs. Under the Act of Settlement of 1701, any heirs to the throne cannot be, or marry, a Catholic. Prince Harry, as the next eligible bachelor, could marry a Hindu, a Jew or a Mormon, but he cannot marry a Roman Catholic, so as to maintain a strictly Protestant line to the throne. This has already affected one Canadian Catholic, Autumn Kelly of Montreal, who married Peter Phillips, son of Captain Mark Phillips and Princess Anne. See DROP, 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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Continued from page 8 She converted to Anglicanism to avoid any heartache, even though she is only 10th in line to the throne. I will concede one point, that there would be some difficulty in allowing Catholics to marry into the royal family, because the Queen or the monarch of the day, is also the head of the Church of England and, indeed, the Anglican communion worldwide. But there again is a problem, because the very idea of a state religion is anathema to us here in North America (though I don’t believe that King Henry VIII was thinking, “Hmm, mixing religion and politics together – What could possibly go wrong?”). Prince Charles has put forward an intriguing proposal that, when he should ascend to the throne himself, that he become not the “defender of the faith,” but the “defender of the faiths.” A little S can make a big difference. We hope that Will and Kate – sorry, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – enjoyed their trip to Canada and it was nice having them. We know that the prospect of starting a family, military career pressures, international travel, etc., will likely be front and centre of William’s mind for the next few years. But when he becomes king himself, removing this outdated and discriminatory law would be a good way to kick off his reign – if his dad doesn’t beat him to it.

Canada Day enjoyed by all in CP Continued from page 8 We are a small committee, made up of myself, Coun. Rob Probert and Manda Blakely, our economic promotions co-ordinator, so we depend on a lot of people for our success. On behalf of the committee, I extend a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone who contributed to making Canada Day 2011 the success that it was. Jerry Flynn, Councillor Chair of Canada Day committee

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ADHS grads urged to ‘dream as big as the sky’ DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

ALMONTE – Fables and stories were used by our ancestors to explain the ways of the world, and to offer guidance for the future. The 95 graduates at the commencement ceremony at Almonte and District High School (ADHS) June 29 heard quite a few stories about finding their future, and how they are guided by the past. Upper Canada District School Board trustee Anne McRae stressed the need for students to show bravery in the world – and a little bit of cheekiness too. McRae told a joke about how students were gathered into a gymnasium, not unlike ADHS’ facility, to take an exam. When the appointed hour came, the students turned over their exam papers and many were surprised at what they saw. There was just one question on the top of the page. Some of the students appeared relieved that there was only one question, but others started to get worried, that this was some sort of mental trap. But one student was full of certainty. She quickly wrote out her answer – all of two words – signed her name to her test, and handed it in at the front of the classroom. The teacher read her answer quietly to himself, smiled, and gave her 100 per cent. The question had been: “What is courage?” She had written: “This is.” “You possess unique gifts to present to the world,” said McRae, who then encouraged the students to follow their dreams, follow their passion

and reach for the starts. Principal Laurie McCabe thought back to her own teaching days, when she had learned some valuable lessons from a precocious five-year-old student named Amber. “She taught me a lot about patience,” McCabe said. “She was a student who lost everything, every day. But if ever I held (an item) up, she never recognized it as hers.” Amber would also hide McCabe’s keys if she did not want to go outside with the class. “She taught me how to teach,” said McCabe. But Amber also had a big heart too. One day, as she battled a massive headache, many months pregnant, facing preparations for an oral examination, in the midst of house work, McCabe called her young students around her at her rocking chair and apologized to them for being in such a sour mood. After her chat, the students went back to their activities – except Amber, who touched her teacher’s hand and said, “Sometimes it’s just not worth it being a teacher.” But other students, like the ones seated in front of her, had also made an impact. “You have taught us empathy by giving back to the community,” said McCabe. “Boy did you ever teach us patience … Thank you for all of the contributions you have made here at ADHS. You will be missed.” Another speaker encouraged the students to look at their own educational career, and what life lessons they had learned inside and outside of the classroom that would be helpful to them in higher education or in the work world.

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Almonte and District High School’s 2011 valedictorian, described by See GRADUATION, page 11 teacher Chris Spratt as the “blonde bomber,” Taylor Ward.

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Huddleston said. “Randy Groulx and Blair Olsen also worked closely with the golf committee to produce ﬁrst-class sponsor signage.” Special thanks to the following volunteers: Foundation Board Chair Don Stewart, another key organizer of the event; Susan Douglas, Penny Flood and Daphne Lane, who staffed the registration table; Debbi O’Malley, Barb Taylor, Anne Ryan and Penny

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Graduation ceremony caps off high school careers Continued from page 10 “Think of some of the private victories that have led you to the stage here this afternoon,” said Linda Lumsden, superintendent of school effectiveness with the school board. “Take time this afternoon to celebrate those private victories.” Lumsden added it was a day of private victories for families and parents of the graduates as well, for all of the constant juggling of family plans, “over, and over, and over again,” to fit soccer practice or drama rehearsals in with family events. She also noted that afternoon was a time to reflect on personal problems solved with the help of friends, or the homework problems solved at the dinner table. Valedictorian Taylor Ward, with a 93 per cent average, was introduced as the “blonde bomber,” by teacher Chris Spratt, for her athletic prowess. “I did once dream of being a valedictorian,” said Ward. “But now, here we are.” Ward said that she had struggled to find inspiration for her speech, but had found it in looking back over her school journey, like so many other young people in the gymnasium that afternoon. “When I was growing up, people would ask me what I wanted to do when I grew up,” said Ward. “I would reply, ‘I want to make money.’” But the ability to make money cannot be met without an education. “When we think back to Grade 9, this school seemed so big, and the Grade 12s seemed so scary,” said Ward. “Our troubles seemed so small back then.” Like the teachers who had gone before her, Ward also offered her own advice to her peers. “Don’t dream little dreams,” said Ward. “Dream as big as the sky.”

Photos by Desmond Devoy

GOOD LUCK, CLASS OF ‘11 Above, orange and black confetti falls on the 2011 graduating class at Almonte and District High School on June 28, after they tossed their hats into the air. On a more sombre note, at top right, Matt Bruce accepts a diploma on behalf of his deceased brother, Taylor Bruce, from ADHS principal Laurie McCabe. At right, Erin Cummings and Jenna McDougall take in the moment after winning the Almonte Physicians award for graduates entering a health-related field.

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HOLY NAME OF MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUBMITTED BY THE 2011 CLASS VALEDICTORIANS JENNA HICKEY AND KAYLA PHILLIPS We are proud to announce the graduation of the Grade 8 students from Holy Name of Mary Catholic School, which was celebrated on Tuesday, June 28. The graduates this year are: Patrick Charlebois, Paige Comerford, Kasey Costello, Matthew Crowe, Jacob Davis, Laura Ellis-Legault, Kyler Gaboury, Alexa Hansel, Jenna Hickey, Aquilina Ivanic-Susak, Kasandra Kealey, Madison Kennedy-Jones, Megan Lackey, Ryan McGrath, Kaitlyn McKale, Alex McPhail, Riley Miller, Steven Monette, Walker Parisien, Maryanne Paticairk, Brianna Patrice, Kayla Phillips, Liam Pierce, Avori Purdy, Brianna Rawlins, Miranda Rawlins, Riley Schwartz, Cole Skerkowski, Haley Thompson, Isabella Vigliotti, Cali Wall and Sarah Wall. The following students passed with honors: Paige

Comerford, Alexa Hansel, Kasandra Kealey, Riley Miller, and Sarah Wall. Kasey Costello, Laura Ellis-Legault, Jenna Hickey, Aquilina Ivanic-Susak, Meagan Lackey, Brianna Patrice, and Kayla Phillips passed with high honors. The Grade 8 teachers this year were: Mme. Brigitte Austin, Mr. Steve Darou, Miss. Sara Hart, Ms. Jessika Mannion, Mrs. Jennifer Brown and Mrs. Pam Baker. Awards were distributed at the graduation ceremony to students who have used their talents well throughout the entire school year. The award recipients were: Academic Achievement Award in French: Brianna Patrice Outstanding Achievement in Core French: Kasandra Kealey Most Improved Student: Alexa Hansel Top Student in the Non-Immersion Program: Kasey Costello

Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League Top Student Award: Jenna Hickey Parish Council Christian Fellowship Award: Kayla Phillips Civitan Award: Riley Miller Arts Award: Brianna Patrice, Kyler Gaboury, and Kasey Costello Academic Achievement Award in English: Laura Ellis-Legault Francesca Hernandez Award: Madison KennedyJones Humanitarian Award: Avori Purdy School Council Citizenship Award: Laura Ellis-Legault Kathy Gleeson Award: Kaitlyn McKale Athletic Award: Megan Lackey and Cole Skerkowski We are very proud of the graduates, and we wish them the best of luck in the future!

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BECKWITH PUBLIC SCHOOL SUBMITTED BY BECKWITH PUBLIC SCHOOL Beckwith Public School honoured its graduating class of 2011 on Tuesday, June 28. The ceremony was held at the school, followed by a dance at Carleton Place High School. Beckwith Public School Grade 8 graduates of 2011: Rylee Ackland, Ashton Baich, Jerett Baldwin, Tiffany Bandy, Jeffrey Bendall-Heron, Pierre-Yves Bouleric, Brad Brisson, Dakota Bell, Morgan Brown, Shane Burke, Kyle Coleman, Valerie Cooper, Brianne Crawford, Morgan Davies, Emily Denny, Nicola Dupere, Samantha Feeny, Heather Findlay, Brandon Fitzgerald, Jasmine Gauthier-Ryan, Alexa Georgison, Lindsey Gibson, Noah

Guillot, Kayla Hamilton, Steven Hanzidiakou, Will Harris, Melissa Harvie, Tyler Hewitt, Cody Heyd, Rachel Horan, Mychaela Igarik, Bobby Johnson, Beth Keill, Hannah Levai, Charlie Lewis, Alex Lommen, Crystal Lommen, Hunter Lowry, Hayley McCartney, Cooper McNeely, Mitchell Mains, Jacklyn Murphy, Melanie Phillips, Jacob Poirier, Jessica Powell, Zach Randall, Sharon Selway, Brendon Spurrell, Lauren Stroud, Michaela Timmins, Brad Trepanier, Jenni Ulrich, Nicole Whitmarsh, Eddie Zacharias. The teachers: Mme. Lalonde (homeroom), Mrs. Rancourt (homeroom), Mrs. Uniacke (homeroom), Mme. Lester (phys-ed), Mme. McDonald (French), Miss Widenmaier (music), Mrs. Clayton (principal), Mr. Fisher

(vice-principal), Mr. Taylor (LRC). AWARD WINNERS Award of Excellene: Nicole Whitmarsh Valedictorian: Ashton Baich Leadership Award: Brad Brisson, Nicole Whitmarsh Achievement Award for Most Improved Student: Brianne Crawford Gauss Award: Melanie Phillips Petya Lowes Citizenship Award: Heather Findlay The Trustees’ Award for Character Always: Alex Lommen Ontario Principal’s Council Award: Melissa Harvie

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Graduating Grade 8 J.-L.-Couroux students Chloe Leblond-Viau, Isabelle Hollis, Mylene O’Brien, Brandon Desormeaux and Jessica Rintoul pose in their classroom. Not pictured are Dannik André-Jodoin, Gabrielle Beaudoin, Joé Chénier, Alex Earle, Courtney Girouard, and Alexandra Goebel.

Ecole J.L.- Couroux had reason to celebrate this year with 11 graduating students, its largest Grade 8 class. The class of 2011 was guided to success through the ministrations of their teacher M. Bell, with the assistance of specialists Mme. Latulippe for science, Mme. Morin-Earle for phys-ed as well as Mrs. Larose in special education, as well as the other members of the staff. All of the teachers at J.L. Couroux, past and present, are aware of their special mission in keeping francophone culture alive and well in its future generations at their school. The graduation ceremony for J.L.-Couroux was held on Monday, June 20. The graduating students were: Dannik AndreJodoin, Gabrielle Beaudoin, Joe Chenier, Brandon Desormeaux, Alex Earle, Courtney Girouard, Alexandra Goebel, Isabelle Hollis, Chloe Leblond-

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Viau, Mylene O’Brien and Jessica Rintoul. Brandon Desormeaux won the ‘Most Helpful Student’ and ‘Who Most Follows the Catholic Teachings’ awards. Gabrielle Beaudoin won the ‘Public Speaking’ award. Courtney Girouard brought home ‘Most Well Behaved Student’ and the ‘Most Optimistic Student’ awards. Isabelle Hollis won the ‘Most Artistic’, ‘Most Improved’ and the ‘Principal’s Leadership’ awards. Alex Earle merited the academic excellence awards for science, English and sports. Mylene O’Brien won the academic excellence awards for French, Mathematics and Social Studies, as well as receiving the ‘Francophone Pride’ award and the ‘Academic Excellence Highest Average’ award.

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ADHS bids farewell to popular phys ed teacher Lynn Carss hangs up whistle after 31 years in class, on court and field DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

ALMONTE – Lynn Carss sits at her desk, thumbing her keys. Her office desk, just off the gymnasium at Almonte and District High School (ADHS), is uncharacteristically devoid of any paperwork, and the walls are fairly bare. In a few hours she will have to hand in her office keys. “Giving up these keys after 31 years, it just hit me today,” said Carss. The red whistle, however, will stay in her possession, but when the school’s new physical education teacher takes up her post at the end of August, she or he will find a special gift awaiting – a red whistle and lanyard wrapped up in the school colours of orange and black, to call his/her own. But while Carss will no longer be at her desk, she will still be on the field, as a volunteer coach for several sports. “I’m not ready to give that part up yet,” said Carss on June 30, her last day as teacher. “I can do without bells and marking … One of the things I love about this job is seeing the kids outside of the classroom. As a teacher, you’re a volunteer coach anyway.” Her husband retired about seven years ago, and is eagerly looking forward to spending a bit more time with her. The pair actually met while she was a student teacher at his school. “Our first date was cross-country skiing,” remembered Carss.

Even in their retirement years, Carss and her husband will continue on as they began, keeping fit and having fun, together. “We’re hoping to go biking in the Niagara region when school starts,” said Carss. Like many retirees, she too would like to see a bit of the world, but it being ‘Ms. Carss’, there would have to be a physical element to it. Her dream is to see the Danube River in Europe – and cycle along its banks with her husband. She anticipates that, come September, when everyone is heading back to school, is when it will really begin to dawn on her that her full time job at ADHS has come to a close. “It has probably been one of the hardest decisions I’ve made in my life,” Carss said of her decision to retire. There was no one moment of realization that she needed to move on. “I’ve been working harder in the last three years than I did in my first year of teaching,” Carss said. “(I wanted) to spend time with my husband … he’s waiting somewhat tirelessly for me to retire.” Her job could often be a seven-day-a-week time commitment, putting a strain on her home life. “The demands of the job meant that there wasn’t time for myself, for family,” she said. “I would be up at 5:30 a.m. and be at it until 10 p.m.,” with her husband often making dinner for the family at their Kanata home. Carss started working at ADHS in September 1980 after graduating from the physical education Photo by Desmond Devoy program at Queen’s University. Fellow teacher Emily Sheffield, right, drops off a gift, and a hug, for Lynn Carss on her final day as an athletics teacher at Almonte and DisSee CARSS, page 17 trict High School in her office on June 30.

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Continued from page 16 Now, three decades later, she has finished her last season as the coach of the school’s Nordic ski, cross country running and track and field teams. She used to teach boys and girls volleyball as well, but only once did she not teach a sports course, a careers and civics class many years ago. “I spent all day yesterday going through the filing cabinets,” she said. “Some of them (paperwork) should have been tossed a long time ago.” The day before she had also helped preside over the ADHS graduation, as many of her students continued on their path towards fulfilling their dreams. Meanwhile, she knew that she

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had fulfilled hers. “My dream, from the time I was in Grade 8, was to teach physical education,” said Carss. “I liked to dream that I got paid to play.” She has been at it so long that she was teaching the children of her former students. “The first time it happened, I was a bit upset,” said Carss. “I can’t be that old!” Some things have changed over the years, such as physical education going from a year-long course to a semester-long course. She misses not having 15 days to concentrate on, say, basketball. “You could see the improvement over time,” she said. “The focus now is on fun and fitness.” Along with her part-time teaching duties, Carss will still be contributing to the world of educating on physical activity. She has signed on to work with Thompson Educational Publishing to conduct workshops on phys ed throughout eastern Ontario. Another hobby that she hopes to rediscover is painting, which a friend of hers helped facilitate during a retirement party at the home of a former student in Almonte last month. “That’ll be a great way to start off my retirement,” said Carss. The second-last item still stuck up on her tack board is a purple card, entitled “31 Things We Will Love and Miss About You,” from her Grade 10 class. “They made me read it out loud in class so, of course, I just bawled,” said Carss. “The kids at this school, in this community, are just incredible. I’ve cried a river over these past two weeks.”

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After 32 years on the front lines, Sandy Camelon was bid a fond farewell as she retired as office administrator of Naismith Memorial Public School in Almonte. A large crowd of current and past fellow staff members and family members gathered at the school June 24 to celebrate Camelon’s many contributions to the life of the school. It was noted that for some families Camelon has served three generations of children. Area school trustee Anne McRae congratulated Camelon for her “incredible contributions” and “outstanding dedication” in serving students, their families and the community. “She was the one that kept this place running smoothly,” said teacher Shelley Smith. “She was our go-to person.” Smith said the school and the community “will miss you a lot.” “What are we going to do without you?” asked a parent representative, noting Camelon filled many roles, from orga-

nizer and messenger to referee. She was always “gracious and wonderful” to deal with, she added. In thanking her well-wishers, Camelon explained while she still loved her job, it was time to retire and spend more time with her husband, Doug, a retired teacher. She explained how she first got the job. With her children starting school in 1974, she decided, on a whim, to respond to a notice in the Almonte Gazette advertising a school secretary job. After being interviewed by principal Marvin Scott and vice-principal Harry Bruce and given a typing test, she, to her surprise, was told she had the job. Later she found out there were 96 applicants. “I’ve worked with some wonderful people here at Naismith school,” she said. “I’ve had many wonderful years here.” She said she has many happy memories of the principals she served under and the many students and families she has dealt with over the years. “I loved everything about Naismith school.”

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Why does your teen think the way they do? DESMOND DEVOY

a relatively short period of time, jumping from childhood to adulthood in about a decade, parents desmond.devoy@metroland.com too need to adapt their own interactions with their ALMONTE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; As with comedy, when talking to children. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adolescents are not mini-adults,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we do use that thinking, we end up your teenager, timing is everything. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you want to have a conversation with a teen frustrated and confused.â&#x20AC;? that goes somewhere, timing is very important,â&#x20AC;? said Steve Martin, manager of programs and TEENS ARE NOT ADULTS services at Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, who also delights in sharing a name with Another adjustment that parents need to make the famous comedian. with teens is understanding that they are not During a joint presentation at Almonte and Dis- thinking clearly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; because they are still picking up trict High School June 15, Martin added that, if on how to read and understand non-verbal cues, your teenager is emotional, upset, or distracted like body language and facial expressions. What when you want to talk to him or her, you should an adult would take for a neutral expression, a make an effort to at least put the issue on the ra- teenage might interpret as anger, or a threat. dar screen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is something we can talk about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Remember dial-up?â&#x20AC;? Inbar asked, of the early when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve calmed down,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(But) if days of the Internet. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It worked, but it took a little it is life and death, you need to talk about it there bit more time and sometimes it broke down.â&#x20AC;? and then.â&#x20AC;? For teenagers, it can be similar, but added in Martin encouraged parents to keep talking to there is another dimension â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, emotheir children, offering encouragement and sup- tion is driving reason.â&#x20AC;? port â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and even going so far as to suggest that barWhile teenagers are experiencing many emogaining was all right sometimes. tions, such as fear and anger, they are still capable â&#x20AC;&#x153;If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re negotiating with your teen, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok,â&#x20AC;? of other emotions such as love and happiness. said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still with you.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Build in positive times together,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. However, if they slam the door and walk away then, clearly, no deal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You never want to make a deal that you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t commit to,â&#x20AC;? Martin cautioned. Also, a teenager who stands up to his or her parents might a good sign, since it indicates that they might be less likely to be intimidated by peer pres- 1',!# sure.

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The teenage years can be a difficult time. Just ask the parent of a teenager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a messy time â&#x20AC;Ś Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aid is no longer responsible for you when youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re 16,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t vote.â&#x20AC;? At the age of 16, you can drive, but you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t drink, legally, for another three years. But underestimating a teenager can come at a parent or guardianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s detriment, as Martin himself found out. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can remember being a camp counsellor and there were a number of pranks that were pulled on me that required a fair bit of planning,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was quite impressed.â&#x20AC;? On this particular evening, parents gathered to learn more about the teenage brain and what makes their sons and daughters tick. While a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brain is soaking things up like a sponge from birth until about age three, major renovations and upgrades are being made to a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brain from about age 12 to 25. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He looks like an adult, but heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not quite,â&#x20AC;? said Ken Inbar, a senior counsellor at Open Doors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t assume that heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s thinking like an adultâ&#x20AC;Ś Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not seeing things that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing.â&#x20AC;? For Inbar, there are parallels to learning math that are similar to understanding a developing teenage brain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Think back to when you first learned algebra,â&#x20AC;? said Inbar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Algebra is a very abstract concept.â&#x20AC;? Inbar remembered back to the day when the teacher came in to the classroom and began to explain the introductory concepts of algebraic equations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;X equals a number,â&#x20AC;? the teacher would explain. â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, no, no,â&#x20AC;? the students would say. â&#x20AC;&#x153;X is a letter.â&#x20AC;? Over time, however, as the brain matures, the student begins to understand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ah, it represents something!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The younger child doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get it, their brain isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t there yet,â&#x20AC;? said Inbar. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The older kid gets it â&#x20AC;Ś Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why a lot of kids are struggling with algebra. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make that leap yet. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not dumb.â&#x20AC;? Just as teenagers are learning many things in

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is what gets you through those difficult times â&#x20AC;Ś We need to maintain our contact with our kids.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In my family, it was just understood that Friday was movie night and it was a negotiation which movie to see,â&#x20AC;? Martin added, with his father freely offering advice like â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;No, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think your mom would like to see that.â&#x20AC;? For all of the complaints that parents have about their teenagers, some forget that, they too were once a gawky-looking 14-year-old boy, or uncertain 17-year-old girl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How many people did crazy things when they were teens?â&#x20AC;? Inbar asked, as dozens of adult hands shot up in to the air. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Adolescents are very emotionally driven creatures and we need to remember that â&#x20AC;Ś Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not suggesting that we should be like Spock on Star Trek, all dry and clinical. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s now how we want to be.â&#x20AC;? For as difficult as teens can be to get along with, they still need their parents. A little letting go is necessary, but teenagers still need their parents in their corner. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a period of time when teens need adults,â&#x20AC;? said Martin. And not just parents, but teachers, coaches, aunts and uncles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, they get through better than you do.â&#x20AC;?

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The Upper Canada District School Board has approved a balanced budget totaling $350.7 million for the 2011-2012 school term. Board chairman Greg Pietersma explained that the new budget represents an increase of $15 million above last year’s total. “Our budget is balanced and is in compliance with all ministry expectations,” he said. “We commend the Ministry of Education for providing our board with specific envelopes of funding to address our unique needs, such as the $2.1 million Geographic Circumstances Grant, which recognizes the enrolment challenges faced by small, rural schools.” It was noted that 86 per cent of the board’s government funding is determined by the level of student enrolment at the board. Enrolment at the elementary school level has leveled off while secondary school enrolment continues to decline because of the demographics of eastern Ontario. “That is the reality for all school boards in this part of the province,” said Pietersma. Pietersma emphasized that the budget is directly aligned to and driven by the board’s strategic plan and its key goal to achieve a 90 per cent graduation rate by or before the year 2020. “We have implemented several key strategies to support all of our students in the interest of seeing a higher percentage of graduates at our high schools,” he said. “Those initiatives, made possible with the correct budget support, include full-day early learning programs; enhanced supports for Native studies courses (one of the highest number of courses offered in the province); transitioning to Learning Commons informationists to support the resource demands of 21st century learners; innovative professional learning programs for teachers, support staff and principals; specialist high skills majors; literacy and numeracy projects; computer technology; school success plans; special education; and differentiated instruction. “After dealing with our deficit in a timely fashion, we now find ourselves well positioned, through continuous improvement, to more effectively pursue our goal of a 90 per cent graduation rate,” said superintendent of business Rick Gales. “The 2011-12 budget is a good news story. The budget is balanced and all the services that the Board of Trustees fought to preserve are intact. “This does not mean status quo, it means some changes will occur to strengthen the board’s position in support of student learning and outcomes.” The budget is also supporting the Building 2020 initiative, which

will see four more high schools changing their grade structures to grades 7-12. Those schools are Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School (CCVS), Rideau District High School, North Dundas District High School, and Gananoque Secondary School. Next year, the Building 2020 process will continue with the September 2012 introduction of grades 7-12 structures in the Athens, Almonte, Brockville, Carleton Place, North Grenville and Rockland families of schools. The relocation of Kinsmen Vincent Massey School programs and services to CCVS and Central Public School in Cornwall will also take place in September 2012. In all, the Building 2020 process has seen the closure of 11 schools to date, with Maple Ridge and General Vanier Intermediate School scheduled to close in September 2011 and Carambeck Elementary School in Carleton Place still scheduled to close effective September 2012. “The board’s smooth transition of all of these changes, through the Building 2020 process, is testament to our strategic plan and the support of our school principals and communities,” said Gales. Also identified in tonight’s budget presentation was the construction of three new secondary schools, with a fourth scheduled for completion in 2012. “These supplement the six new elementary schools constructed over the last few years,” noted Gales. Director of Education David Thomas says the key issue is to provide assurance that the board’s financial and educational affairs are well managed, that information is available and accurate, and that the board is well-positioned to move forward on a number of issues, including investing in students as the first priority and remaining focused on the board’s goal of 90 per cent of students graduating with their cohort. Thomas added that “In support of this goal, the Board is investing in: • the new library model known as the ‘Learning Commons’; • full day junior and senior kindergarten programs. By this September the board will offer those programs in 23 elementary schools – 14 with the Early Learning Program and nine with the Ready 2 Learn Program; • renovation and construction of new schools; • continuing the move to Junior Kindergarten – Grade 6 and Grades 7-12 schools model; • programs tailored to support the needs of students; • developing the Transportation Consortium with our co-terminus board.

What Can Investors Learn From Gardeners FRED MCGUIRE Summer is here. If you’re a gardener, you’re probably outside daily tending to your flowers, fruits or vegetables. But even if you don’t have a green thumb, you can still take advantage of the season by “planting the seeds” for the growth of another valuable piece of property — your investment portfolio.

tors? For one thing, they get rid of weeds that can choke off the growth of flowers or vegetables. As an investor, you too may benefit from occasionally “pruning” your portfolio of those investments that no longer meet your needs, and, in fact, take up space that could otherwise be more profitably used. That’s why it’s a good idea to review your holdings at least once a year.

Actually, you can find a few similarities between successful gardening and effective investing. For starters, both gardeners and investors need to consider the landscape. If, for example, your garden is in a shady part of your yard, you could grow some nice geraniums, but you’ll have tougher time with roses, which crave the sun. As an investor, you’ll also find that some investments are more appropriate for your situation than others. So, before you purchase a stock, bond or mutual fund, you’ll need to determine if it’s suitable for your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals.

Finally, just as backyard “diggers” may turn to master gardeners for advice and guidance, you, as an investor, could quite likely benefit from the services of a financial advisor — an experienced professional who knows the markets and who will take the time to understand your situation, needs and goals. So the next time you see some industrious gardeners making something beautiful and productive in their yards, watch them closely. Their skills and habits might be productively transferred to you as you invest for the future.

In addition, just as gardeners don’t usually grow only one variety of a flower or one fruit or vegetable, an investor shouldn’t stick with one type of Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund investment vehicle. If you own nothing but aggressive growth stocks, you’ll likely take on too much This article was written by Edward Jones for use risk. Conversely, if you are too conservative and by your local Edward Jones financial advisor. invest only in bonds, you’ll probably never achieve the growth you need, and your earnings may not Advertorial even keep pace with inflation. Instead, think about building a portfolio containing a variety of investments that, when put together, can help you make progress toward your objectives. We call this diversification, and while it can’t guarantee you’ll Whether the market is steady or rocky, Edward Jones believes in make a profit or prevent losses, a consistent investment approach. To learn how this philosophy might benefit you, join us for our free seminar If You Can’t it can be a good strategy to help Predict, You Should Prepare. This one-hour seminar can help reduce overall risk.

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Another trait exhibited by gardeners and worthy of emulation by investors is patience. If you were dissatisfied with the growth of a plant after just a few days, would you uproot it and put another plant in its place? Probably not. Instead, you’d nurture the original plant, hoping that, in the long term, it is possible for it to grow. The same thinking can apply to investments. Over the short term, your investment choices will fluctuate in price, and sometimes you may be frustrated by what you perceive as the lack of progress. But instead of constantly selling off investments and buying new ones, you’ll likely be better off choosing quality securities and holding them for a period of many years. Eventually, your efforts may be rewarded. What else do gardeners do that might be relevant to inves-

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Catholic school board shows appreciation The annual Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario Certificates of Appreciation were presented at the board meeting June 21. The certificates are presented to deserving students and staff members “in honour of their outstanding achievements and incredible talents.” Students recognized for academic efforts included Lauren Frankovitch, a Grade 3 student at St. James the Greater Catholic School in Smiths Falls, whose short story has been entered in the Poetry Institute of Canada’s Fall 2011 competition. Jacey Marshall, a Grade 5 student at St. John Bosco Catholic School, in Brockville, was honoured for placing second at the provincial French public speaking competition in Toronto. Charitable efforts were also recognized. Taylor Horning, a Grade 7 student at St. Michael Catholic High School, and her sister Peyton Horning, a Grade 5 student at Holy Cross Catholic School, in Kemptville, were honoured for their efforts to help save oil-drenched animals after the Gulf oil spill. Rebecca Ryan a Grade 12 student at St. Thomas Aquinas CHS, in Russell, raised $4,000 for

cancer research by cutting her long hair, which was donated to an organization that makes wigs for young cancer patients. On the athletic front, Reilly Jones, a Grade 9 student from St. Michael Catholic High School, in Kemptville, was honoured for her outstanding track and field results, while Nolan Leroux, a Grade 8 student at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Cornwall was honoured for his national silver medal for five-pin bowling. Kristy Pidgeon, a Grade 6 student at St. George Catholic School in Long Sault, was recognized for helping an elite hockey team from Eastern Canada and the U.S. earn a silver medal at a tournament in Germany and the Czech Republic. Staff members honoured included CDSBEO special education consultants, Rod McLeod and Lori Murphy. BALANCED BUDGET

Trustees approved an operat- funding to implement the proing budget of $164 million and a grams at 21 schools across the capital budget of $7.6 million. Board in September. CAPITAL PROJECTS Trustees heard that two major capital projects are on target. The new 21-classroom addition at St. Michael CHS in Kemptville will welcome students in September 2011, while students in Russell, at St. Thomas Aquinas CHS, have been enjoying the benefits of the school’s new 12-classroom addition since the spring. The budget includes $1.4 million from the province in new capital funding to address boardwide school renewal needs. The Early Learning Program and Ready to Learn full-day, every day Kindergarten programs will receive $3 million in capital

CLASS SIZES The budget allows the board to remain compliant with the provincially mandated primary class size requirement. It also allows the board to reduce class sizes in Grades 4 to 8. The budget also provides for the enhancements associated with the final year of the fouryear collective agreements. ADDITIONAL FUNDING Other increases allow for elementary teachers to receive professional learning opportunities and 10 extra minutes of prep

time per week. Funding is enhanced at the secondary level to support a locally developed strategy to expand programming. Funding is also provided to increase the number of working hours per day for Educational Assistants, in accordance with the Provincial Discussion Table Agreements. “Once again, I must extend my gratitude to the Board’s executive council and the finance department for their continued dedication in providing our students with outstanding Catholic education, while remaining fiscally responsible,” said Board Chairman Ronald Eamer. “This budget will help to ensure that the 2011-12 year will be as successful as 2010-11.”

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Plenty of new events, and the amazing return of Cow Plop Bingo DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

ALMONTE – Organizers of this year’s Almonte Fair are hoping to have the old “education barn,” resurrected in time for the fair’s opening July 15. “We’re holding our breath,” said organizer Marilyn Snedden. “They have got the hole in the ground this week. We’re trying to get it built.” The original barn burned down last autumn, and there have been numerous fundraisers held to pay for a replacement barn. However, there have been bumps along the way. “We’ve had a lot of hold-ups with getting the permits from the conservation authority, because it (the site) is on the edge of the flood plain,” explained Snedden. “We’re building it a bit bigger than before. We’re hoping to have even a shell up for the animals,” for the fair. The 153rd edition of the fair runs from July 15 to 17 at the North Lanark Agricultural Society fairgrounds on Water Street in Almonte. The fair will kick off with a demolition derby Friday night at 7:30 p.m. “It’s always a popular event,” said Snedden. Also sure to make a good impression will be the return of Wayne Rostad to the stage for a Saturday night performance, with Barry Munro as his opening act at 8 p.m. “We’re trying to stick with the local community,” she said of the choice of performers. “They can relate with the audience better.” Also new to the fair this year will be a horseshoe tournament near the grandstand Saturday at 10 a.m. The outhouse races will return too at 6:45 p.m. Saturday. “They seem to have hit a revival this year,” said Snedden, with an increase in applications. The toilet theme continues on with cow plop bingo at 6:30 p.m. Saturday. “They make a grid out in front of the grandstand,” explained Snedden. People then purchase a ticket for $5. “Wherever the cow pie lands (within the grid), that person wins,” if their ticket corresponds with the numbered space. “It’s been unique to Almonte,” said Snedden of the event. The fair is also planning a celebrity milking competition. The heavy horse show will return all day Sunday along with a pet show at 2 p.m. that day. “Last year it was very popular,” said Snedden of the pet show. “There were goats and lambs on leashes.” Kids can get up close and personal with other four-legged

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Devin McDonald prepares his horses for competition at the 2010 edition of the Almonte Fair. This year’s event runs from July 15 to 17. friends with a new pony ride event. “We don’t have the camel this year,” said Snedden of the visitor from the Bowmanville Zoo. “We’re having local (animals) this year … It does evolve. It’s nice to have the camel, but we’ve had it for two years so the novelty has worn off.”

From the cute to the slimy and slithery, kids can also pet some lizards from the Reptile Rainforest. In keeping with the fair’s theme of “Down in Dairyland,” the animal fun continues Saturday with the light horse show at 9 a.m.; sheep show at 10:30 a.m.; the dairy show at 12:30 p.m.,

the same time as the beef show starts; and even pigeons, at 9 a.m. Sunday. “You never knew there were so many pigeons,” said Snedden. She asks that entrants get their paperwork in early to help the office staff. There will be plenty of food on hand as well, from hot meals in the agricultural hall, provided by the Waterford Tea Room, to other on-site edibles such as the chili and baked bean cook-off. Another new attraction will be Olympian Heather Ross-McManus’ spring action trampolines demonstration. The baby show and prince and princess show will also be making a return to the fair, because of great demand, in the main hall. “We couldn’t get over how popular that was,” said Snedden of the event at 7 p.m. Friday in the main hall. Children’s games will be available in front of the grandstand at 1 p.m. Saturday. Adults, meanwhile, can cool off in the beer tent on site, and listen to the mu-

sic of the Stool Pigeons starting at 9:30 p.m. Friday and Whiskey Sour starting at 9 p.m. Saturday. Advance midway ride bracelet sales cost $20 if purchased before 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 14, and are available at the Sears Canada outlet at 14 Mill St., Almonte; Levi’s Home Hardware, 476 Ottawa St., Almonte; Clayton General Store; SRC Music, 124 Moore St., Carleton Place;, and Nicholson’s Sundries, 529 County Rd. 29, Pakenham. Tickets cost $30 after July 14. The Midway is open from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, 1 to 10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The fair office will also be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the week leading up the fair. The gates are open from 1 to 10 p.m. on July 15, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 16 and 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 17. For fair admission, visitors 13 and over pay $10, while children 12 and under are free.

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Heaven to meet the wild kingdom at animal blessing DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

“And God said, ‘Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.’ And it was so … And God saw that it was good.” (Genesis 1: 24-25) PAKENHAM – If you see an elephant walking down a country road near Pakenham next week, don’t worry – he’s just on a religious pilgrimage. The Anglican Parish of Pakenham will be hosting a blessing of the animals ceremony at the Tripp family farm, 3976 Highway 17, near Antrim, on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. “We don’t expect an elephant,” said Pastor David Vavasour of the event. “But if we he arrives, we will accommodate him. All our host wants to know is who is going to clean up after the elephant.” Vavasour has blessed many animals, from dogs and cats to lizards. He has even had people bring pictures of pets for his blessing because, for one reason or another, the pet was unable to attend. Children have also brought stuffed animals to be blessed. “No creature is refused,” said Vavasour. Both he and his wife are clergy and they have seen the blessing performed as far afield as Newfoundland. “They did one of these at the diocesean cathedral,” in Newfoundland, he remembered, with the animals in amongst the people.

The blessing of the animals is a rite not exclusive to the Anglican faith, but is performed by Roman Catholic clergy and other Christian groups. The blessing has traditionally taken place on or near Oct. 5, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. “It’s not a firm time, but that would be the traditional time to do it,” said Vavasour. “It’s not a hard and fast (date). We thought that October would be a very rushed time. In July, people would be freer.” He promised that the ceremony would be brief, with some prayers, music and reading. “Animals are not liturgy sitters,” Vavasour said with a laugh, adding that, if the pet allows, he tries to hold the animal as he administers the blessing. There will also be treats for animals such as carrots for horses and kibble for dogs. While there are three churches in his parish – St. Mark in Pakenham, St. John in Antrim and St. George in Waba – he decided to hold the blessing on the Tripp family farm so as to accommodate bigger animals. The ceremony has been a part of the Christian tradition since the time of St. Francis. “There’s always been a case that they are a very important part of our lives … and we’re a part of their lives,” said Vavasour. “It was felt that there was a need for a blessing of animals … It reminds us that we have to care for them and the environment.” Photo by Sam Cooley He also pointed out it is important to remember God’s commandment that mankind During the Canada Day celebration at Riverside Park in Carleton Place, Amber Henshould look after the animals of the world. ry enjoyed a pony ride, as she was led along by Isabelle Logan.

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Local public libraries are preparing to make a splash this summer with the TD summer reading program. The nation-wide program will run at the Carleton Place, Almonte and Pakenham public libraries – with the theme of splash across Canada. Each library operates slightly different, though with the same concept and materials. At the Carleton Place Public Library, children take home their first three books when they sign up for the free program. They receive their program materials, which include a booklet, poster, tattoo and draw prize slip when they have read the three age-appropriate books. Each three books successfully read earn the reader a sticker – and a special bubble to put on the wall display of the beaver in the bathtub, said program coordinator Heidi Sinnett. Last year, the about 120 readers signed up at the Carleton Place Library, with 50 to 75 that regularly visited and kept up. “They are keen, just so excited to come in and get their stickers,” said Sinnett. Readers can leave ballots after completing books to win draw prizes from local businesses, and donate their pennies at the same time. Sinnett said that the library is raising money to adopt a whale named Tab,

a white-tailed humpback, in the Bay of Fundy, fitting in with the summer splash theme. At the Almonte and Pakenham libraries, readers sign up to get their program materials right away on the promise to read nine books for the summer. They complete a sticker for each book they read. “We had about 500 kids that participated,” said children’s librarian Monica Blackburn of the Almonte branch, on last summer’s reading program. “The attendance was about 1,800 visits. So we get really busy with it.” DAY PROGRAMS All three libraries also offer daily activities related to the splash theme, either for free or one or two dollars. Almonte day activities are broken into three groups – those born in 2006-07, 200405 and 2003 or earlier. The day’s activities range from a hike and visit in the TYPS garden, movie day, teddy bear picnic and tie-dye T-shirts. Pakenham offers programs from 10-11 a.m. for ages 3 to 6, and 1:30-2:30 p.m. for ages 7 and up. The programs are similar to those at the Almonte Public Library, but on different dates – so if a favourite activity gets missed, residents can head to a different Mississippi Mills library for the day. Carleton Place has activities Monday

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to Thursday for a variety of ages, dependent on the date. While their days range from Finding Nemo day to fairy tale day, they also have several special events. They have a weekend sleepover for stuffed animals to take a little break from their owners and socialize with some other bears July 15. Museum Day is a free day planned for the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum Aug. 10. The Carleton Place Public Library also has a special program for reluctant readers who are shy or struggle with reading out loud. Every Wednesday morning, a specially trained poodle named Styder

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Mississippi Mills wins Lanark County Silver Chain Challenge for the second year in a row TERRI CLARKE Bicycle Month

ALMONTE – We all noticed them – eager cyclists during Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month riding in pursuit of the Silver Chain. The Silver Chain Challenge is an annual friendly competition in Lanark County to determine the most cycling-spirited community. During June, participants registered their cycling kilometers on the Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month website. At the end of the month, the community with the most points wins the Silver Chain for the year. Points are tallied on a per capita basis and kilometers cycled. It’s all about participation. Adults who hadn’t ridden for decades hopped on bikes. Families rode rather than drove to soccer or baseball practices. Seniors logged an impressive 7,720 km, all in pursuit of the Silver Chain. The results are in. Mississippi Mills wins the Silver Chain for 2011 with 57 riders and 13,409 kilometers. Coming a respect-

able second is Carleton Place with 26 riders and 11,670 km. Eight of the nine Lanark County communities participated with 103 riders registering 25,731 km, a 43 per cent increase in ridership over 2010. Congratulations to all who participated and ‘rode’ to the challenge. Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi is pleased with the results. “I would like to congratulate the residents of Mississippi Mills who participated in the Silver Chain Challenge, and successfully defended our championship of last year,” said Levi. “We set the bar high this year, achieving 13,409 km. These types of events lead us to a healthier community and improved lifestyle. Thanks, also, to all our challengers for participating.” Next year’s Silver Chain Challenge is only 11 months away. If you missed the opportunity to help your community win this year, Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month will do it all again next year. Visit www.mmbm.ca for highlights of 2011 Bicycle Month.

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Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi, left, hosted town council representatives from throughout Lanark County for a mayor’s breakfast and the Silver Chain Challenge launch in May. Though he didn’t win the slow bicycle race that day, Mississippi Mills did take the title in the Silver Chain Challenge.

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Time for tea Ceilidh O’Keefe indulges in the fragrance of one of the roses entered in the Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society’s summer flower show and English tea June 27.

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Anne Buchanan shows her purple oxalis which garnered a first-place ribbon as well as best in show during the Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society’s summer flower show and English tea June 27.

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Greased Lightning

Top, this is a shiny red 1957 Chevrolet Nomad with an A&W food tray hitched on the window. It is an example of one of the many immaculate cars that were on display at the Carleton Place Lions Club Car Show on June 26 at Riverside Park.

Right, a car enthusiast spreads water over the surface of his Roadster in order to clean it before the judging began for the car show. Photo by Sam Cooley

Top, Gary Sanford shines up his 12year-old Honda Aero during the Wheels on the Mississippi Motorcycle Show June 27 in Carleton Place. The event, sponsored by the Carleton Place Business Improvement Area and Carleton Place Lions Club, brought out motorcycle enthusiasts from across the area to gather on Bridge Street. Middle, a row of bikes. Below, Hannah Biggs gets her face painted by Heather Unhola of A Little Bit of Bling. Photos by Rosanne Lake

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Plans afoot for CP spring home show in April 2012 desmond.devoy@metroland.com

CARLETON PLACE – Look out Pakenham, Carleton Place is aiming to gets its own home show in time for next spring. “It’s one of the things that won’t leave my mind,” said Bob White, who worked for 30 years in the recreation department at the Town of Carleton Place, of his proposal for the Spring Home and Fashion Show for April 2012. White presented his idea to Carleton Place town council June 28, and said that he had already talked with area businesses about holding the event at the arena April 13 to 15. White had also met with the recreation co-ordinator for the Town of Mississippi Mills, Calvin Murphy, about what that municipality has learned about hosting their annual spring show at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham, which draws between 4,000 and 5,000 visitors each year. “I believe that I can fill the whole area,” with both vendors and visitors, White said. “We’re going to do a firstclass show.”

He projected revenues at about $24,200 and estimated total expenses at $11,875, if he is able to rent out all of the arena’s available space. White anticipated charging $3 for adults, with children 12 and under admitted for free. An extra $2 would be charged to access the entertainment area upstairs. White said that organizing the project would take between six and eight months, and that, since he is now retired, some of his time would be given up on a volunteer basis. He also noted that the town, Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Area, Ocean Wave Fire Department and OPP would be entitled to free tables at the show. BRIDAL SHOW PLANNED He also anticipated holding a bridal show in the upper hall, featuring live music, as well as holding a crafters area. “There hasn’t been a spring show in Carleton Place since the late 1990s, and it was run by the Lions,” said White, who worked at that show for 10 years.

“I think that this would be invaluable to Carleton Place. It’s a growing community. A lot of people are new to Carleton Place and don’t know where to go to shop (locally).” SUPPORT INDICATED White hoped the town could sponsor the event. “We would ask that the town council set up a budget for this,” said White, who sought an answer from council by Aug. 1. “We will sell this and return the money within two years.” Coun. Jerry Flynn agreed with the request to support the show. “Putting some money into this is something that should be commended,” said Flynn. “It’s also good to enhance economic development,” said Coun. Gary Strike. Mayor Wendy LeBlanc said she liked White’s track record. “The past shows that you have been involved in have been successes,” said LeBlanc. “It’s hard to say no to you.” The next town council meeting will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26.

Almonte’s Kent Huskins moves to the Blues BRIER DODGE brier.dodge@metroland.com

ALMONTE – An Almonte Minor Hockey alumnus will be getting a brand new team this year. Kent Huskins will be pulling on a St. Louis Blues jersey this fall, as the free agent signed a one-year, $1-million contract to play for the National Hockey League team, the Blues announced Saturday. ALMONTE START The team signed the left-handed defenseman from Almonte, who played for the Ottawa Valley Titans and Kanata Valley Lasers in his junior days, for less than the $1.9 million he made last year with the San Jose Sharks. In the 2010-11 season, Huskins scored two goals and eight assists in 50 games, missing a large part of the season with an upper body injury. Huskins spent two seasons with San Jose, following years with the Anaheim Ducks. He became a Stanley Cup champion in 2007 with the Ducks after being drafted by Chicago in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. STANLEY CUP In 2007, Huskins brought the Stanley Cup to Almonte at the Civitan Hall and Mill of Kintail in the cup’s hometown tour of champion players. San Jose also traded Dany Heatley, former Ottawa Senators player and current Senators fans’ fa-

vourite rival player, over the weekend. Heatley will now don a Minnesota Wild jersey after being traded for another former Senator, Martin Havlat.

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Triathlon Sunday in Carleton Place The Graham Beasley Olympic Triathlon and Relay will be held in Carleton Place this Sunday, July 10. The race, headquartered at Centennial Park, includes start times from 8:05 to 9:35 a.m.

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Former Town of Carleton Place parks and recreation department staffer Bob White waits while his overhead presentation uploads on the computer before addressing town council on June 28 about his proposal for a Carleton Place Spring and Garden Home Show next April at the arena.

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PUBLIC NOTICE CAUTION: ROADWAY LINE PAINTING UNDERWAY

The County of Lanark assumes no responsibility for paint damage claims from motorists who cross wet paint lines. Facts: • Line painting is done during daylight hours only • Most County roads and some local municipal roads are painted each year • It takes about 2 minutes for trafﬁc paint to dry • Wet trafﬁc paint on the road may splatter on your vehicle if you cross the centre line before the paint has dried If you encounter a line painting crew on the road: Do: Don’t: • Slow down and stay well behind the truck • Pass, unless the warning signs • Obey the warning signs on the truck direct you to do so • Be patient • Cross the centreline • Unless otherwise directed, wait for the truck to pull over before passing If your vehicle is splattered with paint: • Go to a car wash as soon as possible • If the paint does not wash off, spray the affected area with WD-40 and allow it to dry for 2 hours, then rewash the vehicle • If the paint remains, consider submitting a claim to your insurer For further information please contact: Steve Allan, P.Eng. Director of Public Works The Corporation of the County of Lanark Public Works Department 99 Christie Lake Road, P.O. Box 37, Perth, ON, K7H 3E2 Telephone: 613-267-1353 • Fax: 613-267-2793 E-mail: roads@lanarkcounty.ca

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Nature

Mystery birds turned out to be bobolinks LYNDA C. BENNETT Strictly for the Birds

lyndaBENNETT While travelling down Tatlock Road, Ramsay Ward, on June 27, Mary and How-

ard Robinson observed some strange birds they couldn’t identify. The birds were like large sparrows but with black breasts and white on the head. They would fly up and then back down into the grass. Later that afternoon, Howard called back to say the birds were bobolinks. A male bobolink sits on a telephone wire in the picture. Bobolinks tend to nest in loose colonies in open hay fields. They are quite specific about this habitat need, and unfortunately, the right time to cut hay is often just when

the young are fledging. Bobolinks are often aggressive towards other species that try to nest in the same field. Red-winged blackbirds and tree swallows have found this out quickly. Bobolinks return regularly to fields where they bred in past years. Territorial activity is most intense in early to mid-morning, and boundaries are settled by the time females arrive. Two neighbouring males mark the boundary by either flying parallel to each other along a border, or by walking or hopping parallel along the border. In late July some migration

starts, taking place at night. Flying down the eastern coast to Florida, stopping to feed in daytime, migration continues southward to South America. On the eastern edge of Lanark County, Lorraine Stewart called to report an active great blue heron colony. Nine nests are active now. At one time, there were 50 active ones, They all disappeared when suddenly the water was drained. Also east of Ramsay Ward, Ray Sample has a brown creeper that visits the backyard, while cedar waxwings are busy in the

front yard. Chipping sparrows are present, and male and female rose-breasted grosbeaks are feeding there. In Clayton, Jenny Doyle has noticed a young hairy woodpecker being fed by the parent. Where are the other siblings? They may be in another area for feeding, or may have been taken by a predator, as hairys tend to have 4-6 youngsters. Please call Lynda: 613-2565013, or email: Bennett@magma.ca, with bird reports.

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ALMONTE AND DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL

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ATHENS’ 32nd ANNUAL

SEMESTER TWO FINAL REPORT CARDS & PRELIMINARY TIMETABLES

Farmersville Exhibition July 15(eve), 16, & 17, 2011 Featuring International Harvester

will be mailed home to students the week of Monday, July 11, 2011 If students have not returned books and/or other school property as well as unserved detention time, their report card and timetable will not be mailed home. Please come to the school or call 613-256-1470 for further information.

SUMMER OFFICE HOURS OPEN: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday CLOSED: July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 1, Aug .5, Aug 12, Aug. 19

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Steve Curtis & Bettin’ The Farm 6:00-9:00pm, Friday Evening Saturday & Sunday Grounds Open 9:00am

Steam Engines in Operation Vintage Machinery, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles Boats and Motors, Craft Fair Festive Gardens under Special Occasion Permit Special Events – Sat July 16th Shriners Breakfast 7-10:30am Vintage Tractor Pull - 12:00 pm start Music by Dennis Whitteker & Country Comrades in afternoon Special Events – Sun July 17th Shriners Breakfast 7:00-10:30 I81 Horse Draw - 11:00 am start TO SYRACUSE Music by Cnty Rd 5 in afternoon NEWYORK On Site Camping available

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Vehicles damaged in Almonte

Fatal crashes on rise in Eastern Ontario An increase in fatal collisions is a concern for the OPP, Eastern Region, prompting them to issue a reminder last week that safety is everyone’s responsibility. Since then, the number of dead has risen with three fatal crashes on Highway 17, one Tuesday just west of the Kinburn Side Road, another west of Cobden and a third near Petawawa, as well as a motorcycle fatality Monday at the Calabogie MotorSports Park. In 2010, the OPP in Eastern Region investigated 17 fatal crashes between Jan. 1 and June 27. As a result, 17 people died; seven for not wearing a seatbelt properly, four from being ejected from the vehicle and one from alcohol consumption. In 2011, between Jan. 1 and June 27, 23 people have died in 20 fatal crashes. Five can be attributed to improper seatbelt usage, resulting in four people being ejected, and there were four collisions where alcohol consumption was a factor. Summer has just begun and already officers have investigated drowning deaths related to cliff diving and boating. “Summer recreation can be fun, but not if someone dies in the process,” warn po-

lice. “Only you can ensure your safety and the safety of your loved ones. “Be responsible, drive safe, play safe and follow good safety practices. No one wants this to be a summer to remember because they had to attend a preventable funeral … their own or for someone else.”

The Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police is investigating the damage to four vehicles parked overnight in a parking lot behind Little Bridge Street in Almonte. On June 19 at about 8:15 a.m., police received a report of a vehicle that had its tires punctured and passenger door scratched. Upon further investigation,

three other vehicles parked in the same area were also found to be damaged by having their tires punctured. All owners were notified of the damage. Police are asking anyone with information regarding the vandalism to contact Lanark County OPP at 613-267-2626 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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CANADA DAY WEEKEND During the three-day Canada Day weekend, the OPP investigated nine fatalities in Ontario. There were seven deaths involving motor vehicle collisions, one fatal boating incident and one fatal ATV crash. The total is five fewer than the 14 fatal incidents that occurred in 2010 during a four-day span. OPP officers also laid 7,560 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, up significantly from the same period one year ago, but over a shorter duration. There were 102 impaired driving and over-.08 mg charges, 163 marine offence charges, and 7,560 charges under the Highway Traffic Act, including 63 racing charges where drivers had their vehicle impounded for seven days.

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Break and enters up across Lanark County OPP also warns of longer criminal record check processing times DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

CARLETON PLACE – As tourists are flocking to Lanark County for the summertime, some homes, cottages and businesses are an increasingly unwelcome variety of visitor – break-and-enter crooks. “They are up especially in Tay Valley … quite high,” said OPP Insp. Gerry Salisbury, detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP. “They seem to have spread a bit to Lanark Highlands.” As a result of this increase, Salisbury revealed that OPP Const. Lori Lobinowich, who is also the Lanark County graffiti eradication co-ordinator, will spearhead the break-and-enter (property crimes) unit for the next six months. A Mississippi Mills golf course and the feed store in Pakenham have been hit by break-ins as well in recent weeks. “I wish I had good news, but I don’t,” said Salisbury, adding there have also been incidents in Sharbot Lake. “They’ve identified some suspects now.” Salisbury was speaking at the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards meeting at the Carleton Place arena June 22. Salisbury also pointed out to the various police board members and politi-

cians present that the Lanark County OPP had just deployed two full-time drug enforcement officers. “We’re expecting big things from the drug world,” said Salisbury. “I’m pretty excited about the work they’re already doing.” RECORD CHECKS For people requiring criminal record checks for both volunteer and paid work, Salisbury also warned wait times for requests to be processed were growing longer. “There have been several dramatic changes to criminal record checks,” said Salisbury. Now, two pieces of government-issued identification are required when someone applies in person for a record check. “It used to be something we could do in few days,” said Salisbury. “Now, it could take several weeks or months. (It’s) nothing to do with us. It’s the RCMP’s mandate. I’m not blaming them.” While the RCMP are fellow officers, there is little the OPP can do to speed up the process. “There’s absolutely no way to expedite that,” added Supt. Leo Sweeney, though there is a proposal to look at sending fingerprints electronically for analysis as part of the process. “If you submit it (a fingerprint sam-

ple) electronically, it is in the system right away,” said Sweeney, and it could be processed within two to three weeks. OPP’S FLYING COLOURS The Lanark County detachment of the OPP recently had to undergo a provincial audit, and the results were good for local police. “We came out with flying colours,” Salisbury said. “We were on the second detachment that was able to reconcile all of its property,” with the records, which includes firearms. “It was like night and day compared to the last audit. Flying colours of a different sort were thwarted, however, as a police presence likely prevented an end-of-school-year prank. “I heard that the Almonte (and District High School) kids were going to come down to paint the school (Carleton Place High School) orange and black,” said Salisbury. “(But) we brought in a couple of extra officers … It was a quiet night.” CRIME STOPPERS The Mississippi Tay CrimeStoppers is no more. They will now be known as the Lanark County CrimeStoppers, covering

all of Lanark County, with the exception of the town of Smiths Falls. The group has received up to 150 tips so far this year, receiving an average of between 300 and 325 tips annually. About 60 to 70 per cent of the tips are drug-related. “A lot of that is from web-based tips,” said Acting Sgt. Howard Huggard. “I review every tip that comes in. Younger people are starting to get involved.” People looking to access the group’s website lately though may have found it temporarily out of service. “It was old-fashioned,” admitted Huggard. “They’re updating the website.” Tips leading to an arrest can earn anonymous tippers up to $2,000, and there have been up to eight pay-outs in the past year, but many tipsters are not interested in the money. “They’re just good citizens who want to do something good,” said Huggard. “Not all of these tips are going to lead to an arrest … (like) ‘Oh, John Doe down the road is doing drugs,’” which might not lead to an arrest but, “that might tell us that he is involved in the drug sub-culture.” With Lanark County in the midst of the busy tourist season, Huggard also pointed out that CrimeStoppers also addresses provincial offences such as fishing infractions, wildlife and environmental charges as well.

Car Cruise Night Supporting Carleton Place Hospital Foundation Car lovers in Carleton Place and the surrounding areas now have a way to entertain themselves on Wednesday evenings because a car cruise night is being held in the Rona parking lot (535 McNeely Avenue) in Carleton Place. The event is open to all makes and models of vehicles. “I was asked by fellow car guys if I would be interested in starting up a cruise night in Carleton Place. I decided that I would try and raise funds for the Hospital from the event and I thought the Rona parking lot would be an ideal location to host the cruise night” stated Jeff Shoots, Organizer of the Carlton Place Care Cruise night. “Thankfully Rona agreed to let me use the parking lot and also threw in some door prizes for the event” The Carleton Place Cruise Night will be held every Wednesday evening from 6 pm to dusk until September 14. Each week there will be a 50/50 draw and the proceeds from the raffles will be donated to the CPDMH Foundation. The winner of the 50/50 draw and door prizes will be announced each evening around 8:00pm. The event will also be selling tickets on some larger prizes and the winners for the larger ticket items will be drawn on the last cruise night of the year – September 14. “We really appreciate that Jeff has decided to use the Carleton Place Car Cruise Night as a way to raise funds for the Hospital,” stated Chantelle Troy, Manager Community Relations Officer of the CPDMH Foundation. “This is a great opportunity for car enthusiasts to see some cool cars - both new and old – and I’m sure there will be a lot

interest in this event.” “In addition to great support from Rona Carleton Place, Will’s Grill has decided to donate 10% of his food sales during the event to the cause,” continued Mr. Shoots. The CPDMH Foundation and Mr. Shoots would also like to thank all the car guys for coming out each week and the following businesses and individuals for their support of the Carleton Place Cruise Night: Arial Auto Tech Bennett Motors Benson Auto Parts Brian Trimble Bud Hamilton Bud’s Taxi Busters Bar and Grill Clifford Performance Muffler & Brake Inc. Coady’s Car Care John Cote CP Tire McIntosh Automotive Dan Moreau Napa Auto Parts Paul St. Denis

Subway Restaurant Terry Roberts The Gourmet Tim Hortons If you would like to find out more, please call Jeff Shoots at 613-222-3778 or visit the picture gallery for the Carleton Place Cruise Night at www.cpcruise.ca.

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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.

Doug Smith at 613-257-7483. Get W.I.T.H. It walking program, Mondays and Wednesdays, Carleton Place High School, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., at Almonte and District High School. Civitan Club bingo, 7 p.m., upper hall, Carleton Place Arena, every Tuesday. Elevator accessible. The Ontario Early Years Playgroups in Carleton Place will be held at St. Gregory’s School on Mondays, the Carleton Place Arena on Tuesdays, 30 Bennett Street on Wednesday and back at the Carleton Place Arena on Thursdays, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. all four days. If you have any questions, please call 613-283-0095 or click on www.crowoeyc.ca.

THURSDAY, JULY 7 Catch Cowguy, Carleton Place Town Hall auditorium, 10 a.m. Tickets are $3 in advance from the Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St., and $4 at the door on the day.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Old-fashioned Strawberry Social and Carleton Place and District Community Band concert at Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum garden (formerly the Victoria School Museum), 267 Edmund St., Carleton Place, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tickets available at the museum, Graham’s Shoes 139 Bridge St., and at the door. Tickets $10 adults, $3 for children under 10. Event will be held at the St. James Anglican Church parish hall, 225 Edmund St., if it is raining. For more information, please call 613-253-7013. Carleton Place Farmers Market craft fair, 8 a.m. to noon. 4-H Club education day, at Almonte Fairgrounds.

SUNDAY, JULY 10 July Valley Singles Lunch, 12:30 p.m., The Barley Mow pub and restaurant, 79 Little Bridge St., Almonte. For details, call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622. Ottawa Valley Hunt Hunter Pace. Come and have fund with your horse. All riders welcome. Email kay@leachassociates.ca or call 613-256-1395 or click on ottawavalleyhunt. com. Annual Heritage Band Tattoo, Royal Canadian Legion branch, 177 George St., Carleton Place, 12:30 p.m. Graham Beasley Iron Triathlon, Duathalon and Relay Race, Centennial Park, Carleton Place. Start times at 8:45 and 9:20 a.m. Awards at 11 a.m. Fundraising walk for the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce and Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital, 5-km, 10-km walk-run, starts at 9:20 a.m. at Centennial Park, Carleton Place. Awards ceremony, 10:30 a.m.

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CARLETON PLACE IN BLOOM YARD OF THE WEEK 45 Bell Street: What a surprise to learn that this week’s winners, Hank and Sandy Schappert, first met at a Horticultural Society meeting. Both raised around gardeners, their front yard reflects a good marriage between potted plants and decorative items. If you would like to nominate a front yard garden, call Audrey at 613-253-2095. Drive-in Bingo, Stewart Community Centre parking lot, 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., sponsored by Pakenham District Civitan Club, as a fundraiser for the Almonte General Hospital and Arnprior General Hospital.

p.m., grounds of Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St., Carleton Place, and at Memorial Park. Free admission. Pies, preserves and jam contest. Meatloaf lunch, $5, served in church upper hall. 20s, 30s and 40s theme. For more information, email face. zm@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 10

Carleton Place Canoe Club regatta, today and tomorrow.

The Neighbourhood Tomato: Mississippi Mills Community Gardens program will host bread and butter making with seniors and youth at TYPS Youth Centre, 65 Mill St., 3 p.m. RSVP to either Hannah or Katelyn at Mills Community Support Corporation office, 67 Industrial Ave., Almonte, 613256-1031, ext. 37.

MONDAY, JULY 18

SATURDAY, JULY 30

Sights and Sounds of Downtown, Arts Carleton Place fundraiser.

The Army, Navy Air Force Club, 315 Town Line Rd., Carleton Place, has line dancing starting at 7 p.m. every Tuesday, with darts and a blind draw at 7:15 p.m. the same night. All are welcome. For more information, please call 613-253-5097.

MONDAY, JULY 11

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13

Fibre Friends Workshops at Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, 3 Rosamond St. East, Almonte, starting today and running until July 15, 9:30 a.m. to noon all five days. $10 per day, or $45 for the week. Please call 613-256-3754 and leave a message at ext. 11 for queries or to register or email info@mvtm.ca.

Showtime at the Station continues with Junkyard Symphony at the Old Train Station, 132 Coleman St., Carleton Place. Entertainment begins at 7 p.m.

Drive-in Bingo, Stewart Community Centre parking lot, 112 MacFarlane St., Pakenham. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., games start at 7 p.m., sponsored by Pakenham District Civitan Club, as a fundraiser for the Almonte General Hospital and Arnprior General Hospital. Vacation Bible School for ages five to 12, Carleton Place Baptist Church, 299 Bridge St., 9 a.m. to noon. Sponsored by Child Evangelism Fellowship. Call 613-257-1106 or 613-2571889 to register. Free. Vacation Bible School, Almonte Baptist Church, 207 Reserve St., Almonte, from today until Friday, July 15, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., welcoming ages five to 12. No charge. Bible lessons, games, crafts and refreshments. Call 613-256-5655 for details.

Blessing of the animals at the Tripp family farm, 3976 Highway 17 near Antrim. Bring your pet or picture and a lawn chair for a blessing from the Anglican Parish of Pakenham. For more details, please call Rev. David Vavasour at 613624-5463.

SATURDAY, JULY 16

TUESDAY, JULY 19 Party in the Park today, tomorrow and Thursday with inSPIRE Church of Carleton Place, 6:30 to 8 p.m. with games, food and fun.

MONDAY, JULY 25

BIA Bridge Street Bazaar, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SUNDAY, AUG. 14 Children’s Walk for Autism, Carleton Place High School track, 9 a.m. Sponsored by Lanark County Autism Support Group. Carleton Place Farmers’ Market Corn Festival, 8 a.m. to noon. Olde Thyme Fair, 10 a.m. to 4

Dragon Boat Race Festival, Carleton Place Canoe Club, Centennial Park.

ONGOING Euchre at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Elementary School gym, 7 p.m. every Wednesday, 110 Paterson Ave. Prizes and light lunch. All are welcome.

The Carleton Place Sunset Club, for people aged 50 plus, Wednesdays at 1 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion branch, 177 George St. for cards, games and socializing. Pot-luck luncheon, general meeting, noon, third Wednesday of each month. For information, please call

Mills Home Support’s Fit as a Fiddle program is held every Friday at 10 a.m. at the Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin Street. Tickets are $7. Healthy lunch provided. Please call 613-256-4700 to reserve your spot. The Friends of the Cedar Hill School would like to create a memory book to be kept at the school. Please send to Ria Ralph, RR#1, Pakenham, ON, K0A 2X0, or call 613-256-2014. The Lanark Woodworking Club in Almonte would like to welcome anyone interested in woodworking, carving or any other type of wood crafting. The club meets on a monthly basis. For more information, contact Jim Paul at 613-2563877 or Don Coldwell at 613256-1950. The Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion branch 192, 177 George St., hosts a number of activities throughout the month. The Tuesday night Ladies and Mens’ Dart League sign-in is at 7 p.m., with play starting at 7:30 p.m., while the Thursday night mixed darts league also has sign-in at 7 p.m., with play starting at 7:30 p.m. The Legion also hosts a monthly breakfast on the second Saturday of each month, from 8 to 11 a.m. Overeaters Anonymous Meetings are held every Sunday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Almonte Baptist Church, 207 Reserve St. For more information, please contact Aprile at 613-259-5536 or Cathie at 613-256-2348. The Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills meets every Monday at 6 p.m. upstairs at The Thirsty Moose in Carleton Place. Visitors and potential members are welcome at any meeting.

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Spring canoe-kayak outing glides along Clyde River Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists

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ment from the bridge and helped them empty and get back in their canoe, wet, but otherwise unharmed. During the day’s outing, a total of 41 species of birds were logged along the Clyde’s banks and in the fragile wetland area. While this seems like a fairly high number, would there have been more species, and more birds per species, if more homeowners and cottagers did not have extensive lawns right down to the shoreline? Allowing the shoreline to return to a more natural state would provide more vegetation for the wildlife to nest and rear their young and protect the watershed. The next MVFN canoe journeys will take place this Sunday, July 10, on Sharbot Lake. For further details, please contact Cliff Bennett at 613-2565013 or bennett@magma.ca or check mvfn.ca.

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June 5 provided a perfect spring morning for the first Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) canoe/ kayak outing of 2011. Led by Howard and Mary Robinson, the 17 enthusiastic members and friends launched their vessels from River Park in Lanark village while melodious church bells pealed in the background. The sky was slightly overcast and the water in the Clyde River was so calm we could see the reflections of our 11 canoes and kayaks as we meandered our way upstream. Tree swallows, barn swallows and a chimney swift were soon spotted flitting overhead and the songs of the warbling vireos, red-eyed vireos and Baltimore orioles serenaded us along our way.

Several pied-billed grebes and an American bittern were soon heard “garrumping” from the wetlands along with green frogs and bull frogs. At least five great blue herons and four green herons thrilled the group. Several kingbirds perched and darted back and forth along the shoreline. Dozens of red-winged blackbirds and grackles were nesting among the reeds and a small flock of Canada geese flew overhead while two pairs waddled through the grass on the riverbanks. A bit of excitement occurred on the paddle home when the occupants of one canoe (we won’t mention names) spotted a water snake near the Rosetta Road Bridge. In the ensuing excitement the male stern man upturned the canoe, himself and his female paddling partner. Our thanks go to the kind young man who saw the couple’s predica-

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$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

NEW LISTING $259,900. Century old farmhouse w/ 16ft x 35ft addition, charming & updated. Kitchen, dining, bthrm, laundry rm w/basement in add. Old portion has been reﬁnished. New septic. Furnace & oil tank. Double car garage w/loft. Log barn circa 1850’s solid & dry, fenced pasture. Lilacs, asparagus, rhubarb, apple trees. Beautiful views of rolling pasture! Vicki Behn-Belland 613-257-8856.

NEW PRICE $899,900 Reduced from $949,000. Completely private 8.48 acre estate on prestigious North Shore, Big Rideau. Includes severed lot. Light & airy 3-level, 5bdr post&beam home: cathedral ceiling, 2-story Swedish stone FP, 3bthrs. Central vac&A/C. Beautiful screen porch overlooking breathtaking views. Garage.Large dock. Great swimming and boating! Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.

$689,900. Dunrobin, short drive to Ottawa. Executive 5 bdrm, 4 bthrm family home located on beautiful 2 acre lot in Kerscott Heights. Many renovations. Main level boasts large open layout. Huge master bdrm w/dressing room & ensuite. Basement complete w/ bar and home theatre. Deck w/ hot tub overlooking inground pool. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.

$365,000. 213 577 Little Crosby Lake Rd, Crosby Lake. 9 year old year round home 3bdr+1 bth close to waters edge. West facing, Gorgeous Sunsets, Marvelous Shallow, Sandy Waterfront. Flat, mature treed lot, 130ft frontage. Full unﬁnished basement, Well and Septic. All Appliances and most furnishings included. Bunkie and garage/storage shed. Call Grant Scharf today! 613-323-4862.

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The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) held their spring gathering and annual meeting recently at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall. The evening was a celebration of wild nature and a tribute to those who help champion it, including keynote speaker Paul Keddy, and Mike McPhail, named MVFN Champion for Nature for 2011. MVFN president Joyce Clinton presided over a short business meeting during which MVFN’s officers for the 2011-2012 year were elected. Clinton reported on the year’s highlights, including the recognition of the MVFN as a charitable organization and the progress of the pilot project plan for an MVFN young naturalists program. The MVFN Champion for Nature Award was presented to McPhail. “Mike was born and raised in Almonte,” said Clinton. “As MVFN’s vice-president for three years, then president for three, Mike continues to serve on MVFN’s board.” Without a doubt, many MVFN projects would not have taken place without the driving force of McPhail, a quintessential organizer, natural public speaker and leader, and a man with a passion Photo courtesy Pauline Donaldson and curiosity for the natural world. His projects have included the MVFN’s first At the MVFN Spring Gathering at the Almonte Civitan, Christine (left) bioblitz in September 2009, and the habitat cre- and Peggy McPhail accept the 2011 MVFN Champion for Nature award ation project, which has resulted in hundreds of on behalf of their father/husband Mike McPhail. blue-bird houses and duck nesting platforms. McPhail was unable to attend the evening due to illness; deciduous forest over marble. He also spoke about the Innisville wetland complex and however, the award was accepted on his behalf by his wife the Lanark Highlands glacial spillway forest. Peggy McPhail and daughter Christine. Keddy’s lecture was an excellent conclusion to MVFN’s Following the banquet and business meeting, the audience settled in for local ecologist Dr. Paul Keddy’s presenta- 2010-11 lecture series Biodiversity and Vital Connections for Fauna, Flora and People. tion, natural faces of wild Mississippi places. MVFN’s lecture program is on break now until Septem“These species don’t come to meetings and don’t vote, so it is easy for them to be overlooked. One of my tasks at this ber, but the canoe and summer outing season is just getting started. spring celebration is to talk on their behalf,” Keddy said. An MVFN summer walk took place June 19 at the Purdon Keddy’s virtual tour gave the audience an opportunity to reconsider a few of Lanark County’s special natural places, Fen and the next canoe outing is scheduled for this Sunday, or to learn about them for the first time. July 10. Please watch the MVFN member email network or Lanark includes some relatively rare (globally) areas of consult mvfn.ca for further details on these outings.

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$229,900. Great privacy with double lot and 250 feet of beautiful frontage on the Mississippi River. 3 bdrm winterized cottage, open concept living area, and enclosed porch. Full bathroom, large deck. Extremely private property with tall trees. Very peaceful spot. Great waterfront with hard sand bottom. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435. $169,000. Lot 43, Goode Island, Bob s Lake. 100ft west facing, marvelous waterfront. Gorgeous Sunsets. 3bdr+1 bth cottage, boat access only, treed lot with excellent deep waterfront and no weeds. Deck overlooking Lake. Woodstove. Lake fed water and septic. Storage shed. Most furnishing included. Only a very short boat trip from the marina, in the No-Wake zone. Call Grant Scharf today! 613-323-4862. $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.

$69,900. Nature lover’s getaway: level 1.8 acre building lot with 200’ frontage on McNeils Lake, across from Buckshot Lake, near Plevna. Small, quiet lake with good ﬁshing. Easy access, ﬂat terrain, graceful, tall trees. A great place for your cottage, yearround home, or retirement getaway. Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.

$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.

July 07 2011 Canadian Gazette

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July 07 2011 Canadian Gazette

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NAISMITH DONATION Marc Lefabvre, left, presents the president of the Naismith Foundation, Al Rae, with $5,000 to go toward the new Naismith statue. The statue will be unveiled July 23 at Centennial Square in Almonte, in honour of the basketball creator’s 150 birthday. The square is currently undergoing renovations to prepare for the unveiling later this month.

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Beckwith and Lanark Highlands and surrounding areas. This year’s membership fee is $25 and that includes membership in Ontario Lawn Bowls AsThe sport of bowls, or lawn sociation. All ages are welcome. For further information, contact Marina at 613bowling, goes back in history to ancient civilizations in China, 256-2815 or Jayne at 613-256-9395. Egypt and Rome. The Aztecs, Maoris, Polynesians and North American natives all played some form of the game. Famous in our recent history Coldwell Banker Rideau Heartland Realty Ltd. was Sir Francis Drake, who was BROKERAGE lawn bowling on the sward of 23 Beckwith St. N., Suite 203, Lisa Brennan-Trudel Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 2B2 Sales Representative*** Plymouth when a runner inAn Independently Owned and Operated Member Broker of Coldwell Banker Afﬁliates of Canada 613-283-7788 ext. 27 formed him of the arrival of the NEW LISTING - WATERFRONT Spanish fleet. Sir Francis took 3539 R35 time to finish his game of bowls Lovely 2 bedroom home on the before leading England to polish Rideau System, walking distance off the invading armada. to Portland, fully ﬁnished lower Today, lawn bowling is still a level, 1 1/2 baths, attached garage, boathouse and docking at water’s very popular sport and is pracedge. Quick possession available tised throughout the Common$359,900 • MLS®# 798357 wealth and many other counwww.rideauheartland.com tries. Canada is no exception and Ontario, through its Ontario Lawn Bowls Association leads the pack. Almonte Lawn Bowling Club (ALBC), almost 100 years old, is a member of the Ontario Association. The Almonte Lawn Bowling Club (ALBC) welcomes new and Gale Real Estate former members to come out on Independently Owned and Operated, Brokerage 24 Lansdowne Avenue any of Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings (weather permitRoyal LePage Gale Real Estate is pleased to ting) to join in this ancient sport, welcome Jasmine Brown to our have fun, gain great exercise, make new friends, enjoy friendly Carleton Place Office. competition and take part in the Jasmine was raised in this area and is an active club’s social activities. New members will receive two volunteer in the local art scene. Her experience weeks free membership and that in real estate, home staging and running her includes instructions. The club own organizing business will make Jasmine a has many sets of bowls available valuable asset to our team. for loan. Located on Robert Street, just For all your real estate needs east from Country Street in AlCall Jasmine at her new office today monte, ALBC begins activities 613-253-3300 starting about 6:40 p.m. New members are accepted from Misor on her cell at 613-898-4063 sissippi Mills, Carleton Place, email: jasmine@jasminebrown.ca 480431

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Summer library hours Pakenham Branch Library hours are Monday 11 a.m. – 5. p.m.,;Tuesday– Friday, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., 7-9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (July and August). The phone number is 613-624-5306. Almonte Branch Library hours are Monday 28:30 p.m., Tuesday 2-8:30 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m.8:30 p.m., Thursday 2-8:30 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (June – August). The phone number is 613-256-1037. Search our catalogues at www.searchmmpl.ca. Children’s TD Summer Programs running Monday to Friday, for July and August at both branches. For details, see our website at www.mississippimills.ca/library/ or call the nearest branch.

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OPP CONTEST WINNERS Grade 3 students from 211 classes at 180 schools across Ontario participated in the 2012 Youth Reflections of Policing calendar. The 14 winning entrants will be featured in the calendar. Above, Mikayla Van der Ham of Arklan Community Public School, who placed second overall in the 2011 OPP poster competition, stands with Madison Letemplier-Hobbs of Ecole Elementaire Catholique J.-L. Couroux, a runner-up in the contest, with Const. Sean Trahan of the Carleton Place OPP detachment on June 29. Both posters will be featured in the calendar. Sean Edwards and Andreas Joannou, both of Ecole Elementaire Catholique J.-L. Couroux both received honourable mentions and will have their posters included as part of a collage in the calendar.

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469 Christie Lake Road, Perth - Beautifully set, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom brick home with ~ 140 feet of frontage on the Tay River. Newer shingles and propane furnace, double attached garage, fully ďŹ nished basement, and only 3 kms from town. $345,000 MLS# 785059 Your local â&#x20AC;&#x153;Aâ&#x20AC;? Team, Christian Allan 613-207-0834 & Norene Allan 613-812-0407

$289,000 - 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 â&#x20AC;˘ Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401

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Over 114 acres on Pike Lake with 2 waterfront lots on the southwest shore - acreage has mixed vegetation of oak, maple, pine & cedar, several beaver ďŹ&#x201A;oods & ponds - both waterfront lots are hard at shoreline, one lot is high off the water - excellent recreational property - access via Pike Lake Route 16. Call Joanne 613-812-0505

$289,900 - The perfect family cottage facing west on Dalhousie Lake, main cottage with 3 br, pine ďŹ&#x201A;oors, large screened-in proch, 2-car garage with a loft featuring 2 br, bath, kitchen, pine ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, woodstove, great property for family and guests, sandy shore, close to golf and restaurant. MLS# 798603. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

691 Christie Lake North Shore Rd. - Privacy, 140 feet of wonderful waterfront, low maintenance year-round, plus approx. 18x30 boathouse with rooms for bedroom and bed/sitting for guests or the kids. So many extras - efďŹ ciency plus - heat pump and masonry ďŹ replace; garage and workshop; boat ramp; automatic generator, etc. Glorious waterside glassed and screened room for relaxing and entertaining. $309,000. MLS# 091191601012500 Call Barbara Shepherd Cell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613 326-1361

$375,000 - Big Rideau Lake lot with 228 ft. gorgeous shoreline, very private and beautiful views, ideal for swimming and boating, build your dream home and capture the breathtaking vistas of the Big Rideau. MLS# 782748. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

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NEW LISTING $169,900 - 3 br country home, bright open kitchen/ dining room, pine cabinets, island, patio doors to large deck, large family room, hardwood ﬂoors and carpet, appliances included, nice lot. MLS# 799117. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

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Saturday, July 9 1-2:30 p.m. 476 Bathurst Con. 5 Directions: West on Hwy. 7, right onto Hwy. 511, left onto Bathurst Con. 5, to PIN 476 Hobby Farm - Looking for the perfect spot to create your dream of the country life? Look no further. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom stone home on ~ 97 acres of wonderful land within 7 kms of Perth. Featuring a lovely kitchen with granite counters, bamboo ﬂoor, exposed stone wall, and pellet stove, romantic loft style master bedroom. Updated upstairs 4- pc bathroom with in-ﬂoor radiant heat, walk-up attic, newer shingles/vinyl windows/furnace. Barns with 7 box stalls, hydro, water, and tack room. Steel machine shed and detached double garage. $469,900.

Saturday, July 9 • 8 a.m.-12 noon 3307 WATSON’S CORNERS RD. $264,900 - the setting is gorgeous-the features of this lovely, open concept 15 year old cedar sided bungalow sitting on 5 acres will surprise you-a whole lot of updates & care have gone into this lovely home & property over the past few years-some of the many features include hardwood ﬂooring & vaulted ceiling in the living room, open kitchen/dining area with oak cabinets & patio door to rear 2 level decking-master bedroom has patio door to 12x16 foot 3 season sunroom - corner jacuzzi tub, double sinks & oversized shower in main bath-lower level has been totally renovated & includes l-shaped family room, 3rd bedroom, bath/laundry & big workshop/utility area with covered stair access from outside-underground dog fence, new shingles & window wells, double detached garage, perennial gardens & pond. Directions: Watson’s Corners Rd. (Cty Rd 8) to corner of 6th Con. Dalhousie. MLS# 094000202528510 Hostess: Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

Sunday, July 10 11:30 a.m.-1p.m. 234 BERNICE CRESC., CHALOA ACRES $299,000 - desirable residential neighbourhood of Chaloa Acres just a couple of minutes to downtown Perth-beauty, warmth & value in this custom built 3 bedroom 1400 sq ft bung-features include new oak ﬂooring in liv, din, hallway & master bedrm, ceramic completed in kitchen, 2 bathrms & foyer, laminate ﬂring in other 2 bedrms-both levels are bright & airy-lower level with spacious fam rm with patio door walkout to backyard-main bath with 1 pce molded tub unit & oak vanity, 3 pce ensuite bath with shower-laundry/2 pce bath on lower level-storage area is insulated & drywalled & positioning of window & additional door would be conducive to an extra bedroom-paved double drive, central air, central vac, iron removal water treatment system, nicely landscaped. Directions: south on Rideau Ferry Rd. approx. 2.5 km, left on Bernice. MLS# 091990802040400 Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

Great opportunity to own your business and still stay at home ‘Cooks Camp and café’ located on the Elphin/maberly Rd on the Mississippi River - campsites with drinking water, ele., Fire pits & picnic tables - 5 rental trailers, boat and canoe rentals - laundry & bathroom facilities for campers - cafe/coffee shop could be full restaurant - maintenance equipment, 200 amp service, truck with plough, 5500 watt back-up generator - two bedroom apartment, workshop & screened porch - call listing agents for more details. $439,000. Call Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505 or Barb Shepherd 613-326-1361

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Perth Condo The “Kintyre”: 2+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in the sought after Perthshire. Lovely sunroom overlooking green space. Finished lower level with spacious bedroom, 4-pc. bathroom, and family room. Main level boasts beautiful hardwood ﬂoors, open concept dining and living rooms, den/bedroom, 4-pc. bathroom, master with access to the sun room, and main ﬂoor laundry. Lovely garden, and single garage. $224,900 Your local “A” Team, Christian Allan 613-207-0834 & Norene Allan 613-812-0407

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PERTH IN TOWN

4 Queen St, Portland-on-the-Rideau $189,000 Just a block away from docking on Big Rideau Lake, and the amenities of the village, this 3 bedroom brick bungalow sits on a hill surrounded by perennial gardens. The attached garage, separate heated workshop with loft and full basement offer loads of potential space a carpenter, artist or hobbyist. Enjoy the view of the gardens and mature trees from the four season sun room. CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca or Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

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

OUT OF TOWN

968 Harper Rd. $187,000 - 2+ acres. A lovely & well maintained home and property to start out in or finish up in - newer hardwood floors in living room - lots of space for a table in the eat-in kitchen - dining room opens up from kitchen area - 2 good sized bedrooms with double closets & 4 piece bath with mirrored shower doors and linen storage - convenient nook with built-in desk, shelving & drawers could be a sewing or office area - outside access to basement is handy for added storage - tremendous amount of storage & work space in the 24x50 foot concrete block garage with concrete floor, 11 foot ceiling & 10 foot door - backyard is like your own private park complete with tool shed, vegetable & perennial gardens and fruit trees - newer vinyl thermopane windows. MLS# 091191602505600 Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

BURGESSWOOD ESTATES – 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 and private 2.81 acre lot in this wonderful community only 1015 minutes to Perth. Elevated ceilings, light and bright! Separate dining room or another bedroom on upper level. Many updates. 200 acres of recreational land and 4000 feet of gorgeous waterfront for residents. $328,900. MLS# 786557 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613-326-1361

OUT OF TOWN

765 Christie Lake Rd. $249,000 - the garage is as neat & tidy as the house-located only a couple of minutes from Perth near Glen Tay. This is an ideal location to live-this 3+1 bedrm home is in great condition with lots of features to make it perfect for your family-the park like setting provides lots of room for kids to play, great dble det garage with wood storage area at back & paved drive-inside has been well cared for with spacious eat in kitchen with patio door & side door entrance in from driveway-spacious liv rm with lge picture window & newer berber carpeting-3 good sized bedrms & 4 pce bath on the main level-lower level is bright with a warming woodstove & 2 windows in the family rm, 4th bedrm, ofﬁce/den area plus great storage-shingles 2010, central vac, 200 amp with 100 amp to garage. MLS# 091191601512901 Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

101 Sherbrooke St. at the corner of Halton – 3 bedrooms, plus den or office. Open concept kitchen/dining – with room for sitting area by the bay window. Double car garage, finished family room on lower level with gas fireplace. $219,000 Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell – 613 326-1361

OUT OF TOWN 423 Noonan Side Rd. Tay River $519,000 -For those who appreciate timeless, traditional elegance-beautiful historic property on the banks of the Tay River, minutes to heritage Perthgorgeous grounds & property with around 500 feet of pristine river frontage-lot is dotted with many different types of flowering trees & shrubbery-1873 heritage `Mill House` is touched by vintage charm & appeal although it has seen modern amenities added including plumbing, wiring, heating systems & some windows-excellent outbuildings offer an abundance of uses for this unique property-the home is a traditional centre hall plan with stone fireplace in liv rm, formal dining rm, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, eat-in kitchen, main flr family rm & laundry-original pine floors throughout most of the two levels & there`s a walk-up attic. MLS# 091191601003400 Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

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BUNGALOW ON DUFFERIN RD. - EDGE OF TOWN - $196,500 - Just a great 3 Bedroom bungalow on a country sized lot. Super sunporch for summer relaxing off the dining area, 1.5 baths, lots of light. Oversize single garage. Enjoy lower taxes in a lovely neighbourhood almost in town. MLS # 792485 Call Barbara Shepherd cell – 613 326-1361

$239,000 - 223 5th Line of Kitley, near Toledo - recently renovated, new flooring throughout, 2 new baths, new counter top & sink in kitchen, freshly painted, new fixtures & fans throughout, new dishwasher, newer wood/electric furnace, roofing & water softener - sunken living room, large kitchen/dining area and main floor sun room - 3 +1 bedrms, master bedrom has 3 piece ensuite and 4 piece bath on main level - lower level has family room, bedrm / den, tool room - and lots of storage. Call Joanne at 613-812-0505

$133,900 - Motivated seller of this cute 2 br bungalow on a gorgeous 1.5 acre lot, recent upgrades include ﬂooring, drywall, Fabritec kitchen, furnace, siding, wiring and more, walking distance to golf and the Mississippi River. MLS# 799096. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

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3185 Drummond Con. 7 Rd $259,000 - lots of living space-every room in this 4+ bedroom 4 level split home is sun filled & spacioussuper location just minutes from perth on paved road, perfect family home or take the bright lower level & utilize it for an in-law suite with its own entrance-2 sided firepl between kitchen & liv rm, formal din rm, updated flooring, country sized eat-in kit with cherry cabinets & access to rear deck & backyard-3 upper bedrms are big & have lge closets-main bath was totally renovated, & has laundry facilities-stone firepl in lower level l-shaped fam rm, office, bedrm, 3 pce bath & extra room as well-lowest level has high ceilings & built-in shelves for great storage plus access in from dble garage-fenced backyard, paved driveway, plus separate single garage. MLS# 091991903001001 Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

11 Moran Road – Square Log Charmer! 2 roomy bedrooms, open concept living/dining/kitchen for relaxed entertaining – breakfast and or wine bar in the island. Comfy and spacious family room on the lower level with cosy woodstove. Private country setting close to town. Gorgeous! $219,900. Call Barbara Shepherd, cell – 613 326-1361

A taste of the country life is what you get with this beautiful well built custom home. Set on a gorgeous lot, well treed,wildlife at your back door its called peaceful living. Lovely kitchen, hardwood and ceramic tile, corner propane ﬁreplace natural light with skylights to brighten the entry way and one of the 3 bathrooms. Extra large 2 car garage. Only 10 min from Perth. This is a country gem!! 736 Stanley Rd. $299,900. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401

$339,000 - Beautiful 3+1 bedroom, well maintained home - large pie shaped private lot situated in a prestigious perth location on a quiet cul-de-sac - large eat-in kitchen, main floor laundry, 2 fireplaces (one wood burning, the other natural gas) - 2 full floors of living space with lower level walkout to backyard - large main floor sunroom. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

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ROOM FOR RENT IN ALMONTE. Private bathroom, shared kitchen. Cable, internet and utilities included. $560 PER MONTH. 613-253-7777.

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Position Available: Multimedia Sales Specialist Summary The Multimedia Sales Specialist works as a key member of the Advertising team by participating and driving specific online sales and initiatives, as well as supporting customers, relative to an online product they have purchased. Their goals are to manage, maximize and grow customer satisfaction levels, while focusing on fulfilling the needs of advertisers, through alignment with Metroland Media services.

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Responsibilities Responsibilities for this role are heavily focused on sales activities for Metroland Digital properties, with the embedded understanding of customer relationship management and service.

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Congratulations to our wonderful Parents/ Grandparents on their

With love always, Lori & Scott, Allan & Barb, Greg, Michael, Michelle, Allison, John and Jennifer.

UNION CEMETERY, (Pakenham) Sunday, August 14th at 2 PM (In case of rain, St. Andrew’s United Church)

ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CEMETERY, (Clayton) …. Sunday, July 31st at 2:30 PM (In case of rain, St. George’s Anglican Church) GREENWOOD CEMETERY, (Middleville) Sunday, July 17th at 2 PM ….. CEDAR HILL CEMETERY, (Cedar Hill) Sunday, September 18th at 11 AM in Zion United Church, Cedar Hill.

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(Courtesy of) JOSH GAMBLE, Managing Funeral Director C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. & REG GAMBLE, representing KINKAID & LONEY MONUMENTS (613) 256-3313

Many thanks to our family and friends for the wonderful 50th anniversary celebration held in our honour. Special thanks to our children and grandchildren for organizing the evening, for their special tributes and lovely collection of keepsakes on display and to the Bowes Brothers for providing great music. To all who travelled near and far to be with us and for your good wishes, cards and gifts, please accept our sincere thanks for making our evening so special. Our 50th Wedding Anniversary will be a treasured memory forever.

Sincerely, Ray and Carole McIntosh

INDIAN HILL CEMETERY, (Pakenham) Sunday, August 21st at 2 PM. (In case of rain, St. Peter Celestine Church)

GUTHRIE UNITED CEMETERY, (Clayton) Sunday, August 14th at 3 PM

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GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

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Celebrate with us July 16, 2011 2 – 5 pm at Almonte Reformed Presbyterian Church Hall

ST. MICHAEL’S PARISH CEMETERY, (Corkery) Sunday, July 24 following the 11 am Mass.

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Rod and Carolyn Cameron of Carleton Place along with Gary McLaren of Barrhaven are thrilled to announce the engagement of their daughter Sheena McLaren to Rob Bradley son of Kevin and Debra Bradley of Carleton Place. The wedding of these high school sweethearts will take place in June 2012. Your families wish you love and happiness in your future together.

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Just inside the main entrance of the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home is a book of remembrance. Each day we turn a page in the book. The names of those we have served are inscribed on that date along with the year in which they passed away. It is our way of honouring and remembering a life that was lived. It is also our

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way of saying “thank you” to the many families who have shown conﬁdence in us since we came to Almonte in 1973. Some families are unable to visit this book on the anniversary of the death of those they love. For this reason we are proud to publish these names weekly as our way of saying...“We Remember”.

July 7th 1973 - Colguhoun, Terence L. 1974 - Virgin, Mary Cora 1978 - McGregor, Myrtle Rae 1988 - Andrews, William John July 8th 1973 - Barr, Lloyd 1980 - Bowes, John Alvin 1980 - Hudson, Jessie Beatrice 1981 - Tosh, Mary Christina 2001 - Hepworth, Ernest James 2004 - Arden, Courtney Madison 2006 - Larocque, William George 2007 - Ryan, Cletus John July 9th 1981 - Wark, Robert James 1982 - Oliver, Norman 1984 - Beaton, Mary Ethel 1985 - Dick, James Edward 1999 - Halpenny, Ann Elizabeth 2005 - Lloyd, Douglas Arthur 2006 - Faraday, Perry Walter

July 10th 1970 - Finch, Percy 1993 - Hunt, Alberta Ellen (Bertie) July 11th 1975 - Killeen, Margaret Evelyn 1977 - Fisher, Carl Kenneth 1987 - Sonnenburg, John Edgar 1987 - Stewart, Malcolm Graham

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July 12th 1996 - Reilly, Sigurbjorg 2006 - Halpenny, Laura Eveline July 13th 1969 - Waddell, Jane 1979 - Munro, Helen Elizabeth 1988 - Trodden, Thomas Lawrence 2001 - Bergeron, Leopold Richard 2001 - Drynan, Alicia 2003 - McKay, Alexander Craig

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It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Ruth Isabel Bufﬁngton at her Carleton Place home on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

In hospital at Carleton Place, Ontario on Sunday, July 3, 2011, at the age of 80 years. Dear husband of the late Lorna Majuary. Loving father of Sheila Coyles (Rick), Terri Millar (Ed), Victor (Robyn) and Shawn. Dear and devoted grandfather of Sue-Lynn and Mary Jean Coyles and Stacy Lapointe, Derek and Daniel Millar, Brody and Camryn Majuary. Prroud great-grandfather of Tyler and Amber Coyles, Morgan and Marissa Edwards and Mia and Luke Lapointe. Predeceased by his son John Dennis and Great-grandson Kody Richard James.

She was predeceased in 1969 by her husband James Robert Bufﬁngton. Predeceased by her parents John Arthur Poppleton and Florence Evelyn King. Ruth is survived by her children Lyle (Alana), Lynn (Jennifer), Gerald (Kathleen), Pamela (Dennis Endicott) and John (Catherine). Also survived by her 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; Christopher (Janice) and their children Savannah and Corbin; Gregory, Angela (Ian Reid) and their son Richard; Shawn (Jessica) and their children Katrina and Jackson; Eric (MaryBeth) and their children EmmaLeigh, Jacob, Matthew and Andrew; Krystal, Brian (Nicole) and their children Andrea and Kevin, Robert, Eldon and Julia Endicott, Tiffany Bufﬁngton and her son Ethan; Laetitia Ruth (named for her Granny); Michael and Nathaniel. She is also survived by her siblings Joan, Jacqueline and Tom. Predeceased by her sister Eva.

The Funeral A private family graveside funeral service will be held at United Cemeteries, Carleton Place. Donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place (613) 257-3113

Born in Haileybury, Ontario Ruth always had a love of Northern Ontario, her homeland. She worked as an RNA at the Carleton Place Hospital for many years and is remembered for her compassionate nature. The Funeral

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A celebration of Ruth’s life took place on Saturday, July 2, 2011 at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place with visiting from 1 p.m. until the service in the chapel at 3 p.m.

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Interment St. James Anglican Cemetery. Donations to the Carleton Place Library would be appreciated.

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A dear mother, sister and friend has travelled on without us. Thora Isabel Emma (nee Sundstrom) had a feisty, irrepressible sense of humour along with an inﬁnite capacity for friendship and unconditional love. She leaves behind friends and family across Canada who will always smile when they think of her whether in Montreal, Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria or Almonte, Ontario. Pre-deceased by her husband Robert, Thora shared much joy with her daughter Heather and Peter; her son Brian and three grandchildren – Robert, Laura and Alex; her special friends Marcella, Carolyn and Nancy; and her rich life as a sister to Marjorie (Earl Williams), Sylvia (Tom Walker), and Muriel (deceased). Special thanks go to the staﬀ at Almonte Country Haven for the support and friendship they provided daily and to her companions, Amelia and Brenda. A Celebration of Thora’s Life will be held in Almonte United Church on Monday, July 11, 2011 at 11am, and interment with her husband in Rideau Memorial Gardens, Montreal will be held at a later date. In memory of Thora, donations may be made to Almonte General Hospital. Funeral arrangements entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313 Condolences & Tributes www.crgamble.com

Suddenly in hospital at Carleton Place on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.

Roy Morrow of Almonte, age of 78 years. Husband of the late Wilma Currie. Beloved father of Joan Crampton (Donnie), June Rockburn (Howard), Jane Perry (Chuck), Danny Morrow (Mary Ann), Debbie James (Wayne) and David Morrow. Predeceased by his daughter, Diane and by his brother Mel. Also survived by several grandchildren & great grandchildren. Family and friends may pay their respects at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313

on Thursday, June 30 from 12 noon until time of Service in the Chapel at 3 pm. Rev. Jeﬀ de Jonge, oﬃciating. Interment Guthrie United Cemetery, Clayton. For those who may be contemplating a donation in memory of Roy, please consider the building fund of Branch 240, Royal Canadian Legion, Almonte. Condolences & Tributes www.crgamble.com

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former school trustee) Peacefully in his sleep and surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, July 1, 2011 .

Art Byrne of Pakenham, age of 83 years.

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Beloved and cherished husband of Jean E. Coe and dearly loved and respected father of Cathy Giles (Ronnie), Tim (Mary) and Christine Pierce (Allan) all of Pakenham. Predeceased by his son Terry and by 3 sisters; Kay Savard, Alice Horton and Margaret Chesney as well as 3 brothers; Jim, John D. & Lornie. Very special and loving grandpa of Matthew, Chris (Krystal), Brad, Jamie, Cassie, Laura & Lianna. Great Grandpa of Keltey & Kenzie.

Entered into rest at the Brockville General Hospital Garden Street on Sunday July 3, 2011, Louis (Elias) Christos Eliopoulos of Brockville age 73 years. Dear father of Chris (Shelley) of Belleville, Spiros of Smiths Falls and Beth Monette (Mark) of Carleton Place. Grandfather of Nicholas, Joshua, Noah, Laryssa, Aaron and Dimitrios. Louis is survived by his brother Jim (Dora) of Toronto, his sister Voula Katholos (Harry) of Syrauce, NY and his good friend George Dariotis. Also survived by his former wife Eleanore Eliopoulos and several nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario. (613)256-3313 for visiting on Monday, July 4 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte on Tuesday, July 5 at 11 am. Interment with his son Terry in Holy Name of Mary Parish Cemetery, Almonte. For those who may wish to make a donation in memory of Art, please consider Holy Name of Mary Memorial Fund or the Almonte Civitan Club. Condolences & Tributes www.crgamble.com

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Family and friends may call at the Barclay Funeral Home 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on Friday July 8, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In memoriams to the Brockville General Hospital Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Messages of condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com

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YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP 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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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St. James Anglican Church 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario • 613.257.3178 Web site: stjamescarletonplace.org Sunday July 10th, 2011 4th Sunday after Pentecost 9am Holy Eucharist The Ven. John fowler, Celebrant and Preacher Thursday July14th, 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 July 10th, 2011 Ashton - 9:30a.m. Munster - NO SERVICE 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! JULY Sunday Services at 10:00am 3rd, 10th, 24th and 31st Morning Prayer 17th - Holy Communion Worshipping at 117 Victoria St. Carleton Place Info: Dave Kemp, Lay Pastor 613-257-5490 www.eternalhopechurch.ca 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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County to save by upping interest dollars with altered Almonte hospital debt repayment CATHY JAMES

down to 10 years, which would save the county $400,000 in interest. “If we can pay off loans faster and put money into reserves, our long-term sustainability will be improved,” he said. He added this approach will also serve the county well down the road. “Paying the principal down faster will be good for when we renew it again in five years,” he said. Council approved this proposal later that evening at its council meeting.

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Lanark County treasurer Kurt Greaves wants to cut Lanark County’s debt, and he gave council another option to do just that. At its corporate services meeting June 22, council learned the Almonte General Hospital’s $5 million redevelopment debt repayment plan has expired. Greaves obtained interest rates from three different banks, with the Bank of Montreal offering a rate lower than its current loan. Greaves suggested council not only accept BMO’s rate, but to also increase its monthly payments. He proposed the county pay the principal down faster from 15 years

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Phase Two for Operation Goodbye Graffiti: Calling all volunteers for July 18 clean-up Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills – The great graffiti cover-up continues. Following a successful day of activities on June 11, officers from the Lanark County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and their community partners will continue the clean-up of graffiti in the towns of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills in mid-July. Supported by the Town Councils and local businesses, volunteers will be painting over defaced structures in various locations on Monday, July 18. Any volunteers are asked to meet at the Carleton Place Detachment at 8.45 a.m. to focus on Carleton Place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Then volunteers are asked to meet at the Almonte Fire Hall at 12.25 p.m. to cover Almonte from 1 to 3 p.m.

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