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IN BRIEF A reel good time at Kidfish June 19

Regulations force postal outlet to close Impact on the downtown will be negative, says pharmacy, residents

BY ANDREW SNOOK All children, age two to 15, are AND LAURA MUELLER invited to grab their fishing rods and head on down to Kidfish, The downtown postal servica free fishing derby at the Tay es offered at the Foster Street Basin on Saturday, June 19.

Registration and weigh-in will Pharmasave are being stamped take place at the Royal Canadian out.

Co-owner of the drugstore, Legion, Perth-upon-Tay, Branch 244, at 26 Beckwith St. E. between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Fishing starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon, rain or shine.

Every participant receives a prize and lunch.

Children are asked to fish from the banks between Gore Street and Beckwith Street only; no boats allowed. Fishing rods and bait will be provided if required; however, but kids are encouraged to bring their own.

Experienced anglers will be happy to help any children who may require assistance.

It’s a great opportunity for families to come out and practise for the Ontario Family Fishing Weekend held from July 9 to 11.

For more information contact Lannie or Kathy Lowry at 613267-7655, or Dan Sisty at 613-2595465.

Pamela Newton, said that she can no longer afford to renew the contract due to an expensive refit that Canada Post requires. The store’s contract expired in May, but she received an extension to continue offering postal services until June 21.

“We were willing to continue with postal services until they decided it would cost about $80,000,” she said. “I truly believe Perth should have a post office, but my back is against the wall.”

Newton’s estimate for the cost

of the refit includes new counters, extended storage space, new signage, installation costs, automation refitting and several other items.

Martine Lépine, manager of communications at Canada Post, stated in email: “We are actively looking for another partner nearby.”

In the meantime, Lépine stated that postal services will be offered at the Shoppers Drug Mart on Highway 7 starting June 19, until a replacement is found.

“Part of our contractual agreement with dealers includes the possibility of requesting upgrades at the dealers’ costs,” Lépine stated. “They know this when they sign the contract. We alerted all dealers back in 2008 to allow ample time to adjust.”

T he Shoppers Dr ug Mar t moved to its location at Highway 7 and Wilson Street in October of 2008, so it already conforms to the current requirements.

“We haven’t made plans to change the service,” said Jordan Clarke, owner of the Per th Shoppers Drug Mart.

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FEEL THE RHYTHM The Watoto Children’s Choir returned to Perth for performances at The Stewart School on Friday, June 4.

Watoto children’s choirs have travelled internationally since 1994 as advocates for the estimated 50 million children in Africa orphaned as a result of HIV/AIDS, war, poverty and disease.

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Convocation and community commitment

BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com New graduates and old friends were honoured at Algonquin College Heritage Institute’s 2010 convocation ceremonies.

The college honoured Ronald C. Watson, former principal at Algonquin College, School of Lanark County, for a lifetime of service and commitment to the college and its students. He was awarded Algonquin’s Honorary Diploma, one of the college’s highest honours, and the first such honour bestowed at the Perth campus.

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Sam Murphy sweeps the 800metre gold to become St. John’s first female OFSAA track gold medalist.

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She was named valedictorian for the Perth campus, and awarded the Perth Campus Annual Award for Excellence for her leadership as the first Perth student director for the students’ association.

“It’s quite an honour; I didn’t even put my name in,” she said.

Some of the students were able to find employment in their field before graduating.

Tamara House, winner of the Perth Campus Leadership Award and graduate of the office administration-executive program, has already obtained a position as an office manager at Millar Brooke Farm.

Hundreds of cancer survivors and supporters will come together for another emotional evening at the Lombardy Fairgrounds this weekend during the annual Lombardy Relay for Life.

Teams from across the region will show their spirit and dedication to the cause of supporting cancer research and treatment through a theme of Vegas Remembers.

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“The course provided me with everything that I needed,” she said. “The teachers were amazing.”

Not all the awards handed out were about leadership. Some were for having a deep commitment to improving one’s community.

Joel LeBlanc, a social service worker graduate, won the Improving Lives and Building Community Award, which is provided by the United Way of Lanark County. The award can only be given to someone who has had continuous commu-

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The convocation ceremonies took place Thursday, June 3 at St. John Catholic High School.

“It’s nice to be honoured,” Watson said. “But I would have happily slipped away quietly into the sunset.”

The humble Watson was an advocate for vocational training throughout eastern Ontario.

Several graduating students were honoured for demonstrating strong leadership abilities and for their work within the college and communities.

Samantha Davidson, a graduate of the social service worker program, cleaned up at the awards.

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Stride to Turn the Tide on June 13

BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com Lanark County Grannies and supporters of African AIDS orphans will join in walking the entire span of Canada during an awareness-raising walk on June 13.

Stride to Turn the Tide, starting at 9 a.m. at the Crystal Palace, is the first-ever national walk aimed at educating people about the struggles of grandmothers raising children orphaned by AIDS in Africa. More than 250 grandmother groups, including the local Lanark County group, will cover the 8,000-kilometre dis-

tance across Canada through the total of their collective walks.

The Perth walk will be five kilometres, and everyone is invited to join in for all or part of the route.

Organizers hope the event will raise awareness about the two main issues the Grannies are trying to educate the public about: lifting restrictions on shipping more affordable, generic medications for HIV/AIDS, and supporting required primary education for all African children.

“The (African) grandmothers have told us that is their greatest concern,” Lanark County Gran-

nies member Sharon Swanson said about access to education.

The local Grannies group was formed in 2006 and is currently supported by more than 20 active members. It is affiliated with grandmother groups across the country that work together with the Stephen Lewis Foundation to build public awareness of the role African grandparents play in turning the tide of the HIV/ AIDS pandemic, and fundraising to help communities prevent, manage and live positively with HIV. More information about the campaign can be found at www. grandmotherscapaign.org.

Motorcycles to take over Lanark this weeked

BY LAURA MUELLER

laura.mueller@perthcourier.com The trap club Lanark Highlands will be home to all things motorcycle this weekend.

The 17th-annual Pike Falls Classic takes place this weekend in Lanark Highlands, where visitors will find motorcycle-related demonstrations and activities, a variety of vendors and of course, the motorcycle show, featuring 32 classes of bikes.

The weekend starts off at the Lanark County Trap Club on Pine Grove Road on Friday at noon,

when campers and show-goers will begin to arrive and enjoy the evening’s entertainment.

Saturday is the big day for the event, when participants and spectators will join in a wide range of on- and off-motorcycle activities and friendly competitions organized by the Bikers’ Church out of Ottawa from approximately 1 to 4 p.m.

Later that evening, the bike show will take over, with prizes to be awarded that night.

The evening’s entertainment will feature rock group Zed Head.

While raffle tickets are already sold out, three lucky winners of a Harley Davidson Soft Tail bike, $10,000 cash and a $1,000 gift certificate for Harley Davidson Ottawa will be drawn on Saturday night.

Prizes for the bike show will also be handed out that night.

Proceeds from the event support the Lanark County Camp Fund, which enables Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County to send kids to camp for a week.

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Local doctors honoured by national president’s visit

BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com Local medical practitioners had input into a national healthcare transformation policy when the president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) visited Perth on May 27.

Dr. Anne Doig met with approximately 20 physicians as part of ongoing discussions about issues facing doctors across the country.

“Everything I hear from my colleagues expands my knowledge of what’s going on out there,” said Doig, a family physician from

Saskatoon who was elected to lead Canada’s largest association of doctors for 2010. The association, which represents more than 70,000 physicians, lobbies the government on public health issues.

While the discussion wasn’t open to the public, Doig said she hoped to get local doctors’ thoughts on the challenges facing rural doctors and particularly, the obstacles in recruiting doctors to rural areas – or if those challenges are as significant as they are made out to be.

“I’d really like to know what it’s like out in the field – maybe

the healthcare shortage isn’t so acute,” she said, noting that the number of physicians per capita doesn’t indicate whether those doctors are general practitioners or specialists, or how they are distributed across the country.

Outside urban areas, doctors are called on to share many duties, including emergency medicine.

“It’s a family doctor, but it’s a different breed,” she said.

The CMA is also looking at how well prepared internationally trained doctors are for the rural medicine setting. In general, Doig said doctors who have trained and practised in foreign countries are more independent, self sufficient and better prepared for the rural environment they are likely to encounter in Canada.

Doig said the CMA is also examining the issue of ongoing training for doctors who are separated from the medical academic community. While urban doctors often have access and frequent interaction with universities and learn about new techniques and research, rural and remote doctors are more cut off from that exchange, Doig said.

Doig also presented a blueprint for healthcare reform, including the CMA’s patient charter.

ficant service to the OMA, medical profession for public at the community level.

In his nomination, Perth’s Dr. Alan Drummond, president of the Lanark County Medical Society, stated, “I can think of no one within our county who is more deserving.”

Ferguson graduated from Queen’s Medical School in 1964 and set up a practice in Carleton Place a year later. After several years in the area, Ferguson recognized a need for an enhanced level of anesthesiologist services in Lanark County and decided to return to school for two years of post-graduate training at Queen’s and the University of Ottawa.

Ferguson was the chief of staff

at the Carleton Place Hospital on two separate occasions.

He has provided general practitioner and anesthesiologist services in Carleton Place, Perth, Smiths Falls and Almonte.

In addition to his family practice, Ferguson also provided general surgical service, including caesarean sections. Despite having retired in 2006, he still assists in the operating rooms of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital for general surgery and orthopedic programs.

Beyond his medical service, Drummond stated that Ferguson has been a “great friend, mentor and inspiration to generations of Lanark County physicians,” calling him an “iconic county doctor.”

Area doctor honoured A Carleton Place physician, Dr. Donald Ferguson, was honoured with an Ontario Medical Association (OMA) award during the May 27 meeting in Perth.

Doig was asked to do the honour of presenting the Glenn Sawyer Service Award to the longtime doctor and more recently, anesthesiologist.

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Lanark County physician Dr. Donald Ferguson (centre) receives the Glenn Sawyer Service Award from Dr. Gail Beck from the Ontario Medical Association (left) and Dr. Anne Doig, president of the Canadian Medical Association, in Perth on May 27.

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FROM THE FRONT Stories continued from Page 1

Regulations force postal outlet to close heavy construction, Drummond Street already is already encountering an increase in traffic.

“Canada Post is forcing an inconvenience on the people of this town,” Newton said. “How will people get to another post Mallory Orr poses backstage before the opening number in the Arts in Motion: Perth School of Dance annual recital on May 28. More than office?”

Drummond/North Elmsely 220 young dancers portrayed cultures from around the world during resident Ann Silversides is one the show at the Mason Auditorium at Perth and District Collegiate Institute.

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were not factors in the crash. No A 27-year-old Perth woman charges are pending. was charged with making an Impaired collision improper left turn after a two-car OPP laid impaired driving collision on Wednesday, June 2.

Perth police said a vehicle charges after a single-car crash was stopped at a stop sign at the landed the driver in hospital.

The collision took place on intersection of Hughes Crescent Rideau Ferry Road just south of and South Street when it was struck by a second vehicle that Elm Grove Road in Drummond/ was turning left from South onto North Elmsley Township on May Hughes. A 52-year-old female 22 at 10:40 p.m.

Police said a vehicle was passenger who was in the stopped car was transported to the Perth traveling south on Rideau Ferry site of the Perth and Smiths Falls Road when it hit the gravel District Hospital with minor shoulder and the driver lost control, entering the east ditch injuries. and hitting a pole before rolling Motorcyclist air-lifted to over.

The driver had to be extricated Ottawa hospital from the vehicle by the A motorcycle driver was air- Drummond/North Elmsley Tay lifted to Ottawa Civic hospital Valley Fire Rescue Service and after a single-vehicle crash on was transported to the Perth May 16. site of the hospital with non-life OPP said the 53-year-old driver threatening injuries. sustained serious injuries after he Police attended the hospital to hit the gravel shoulder on a curve obtain breath samples from the while northbound on County driver.

Road 511, just past Tatlock Mine As a result, a 42-year-old Road. Police said the driver lost Tay Valley Township man was control and was ejected from the charged with impaired driving motorcycle, landing in the rocky and driving with a blood-alcohol terrain of the ditch. level over 80 mg. He will appear Police said alcohol and speed in Perth court on June 12.

THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS

INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR A POSITION ON COUNCIL? Nominations for the positions listed below must be made on the prescribed form available at your municipal Clerk’s Office.

Nomination forms must be filed, either in person or by your agent, with the Returning Officer of the appropriate municipality during that office’s normal office hours between first business day of the New Year 2010 and September 10, 2010 at 2 p.m. (Nomination Day).

The Required filing fee of $100.00 (cash, certified cheque or money order) must accompany the signed form. The filing fee for the Head of Council position is $200. Full details on the procedures to be followed may be obtained from the Municipal Clerk or the Township website.

Municipal Offices for which persons can be nominated are: Office of Mayor (1position) Office of Councillor (6 positions) Contact Amanda Mabo, Returning Officer 613-259-2398 x 231, if you have any questions or would like to obtain a nomination package.

While Canada Post seems to be trying to cut back on rural postal service, Silversides said, the closure of the downtown location will likely lead to more people using residential mailing services, putting a greater burden on the rural service.

What do you think of discontinuing postal service in downtown Perth? Send letters to editor@perthcourier.com.

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out of the downtown,” she said.

“It’s a significant issue.”

She said it’s inconvenient for residents and business people to drive to Highway 7 to go to the Shoppers Drug Mart postal outlet, but more than that, it will degrade social relationships and discourage people from coming to the downtown core.

“It’s a community hub for people, in a way,” she said of the downtown postal outlet.

nity involvement in the Lanark County/Smith Falls community for at least five years. LeBlanc is a former member of the board of directors that started up the Youth Action Kommittee (YAK).

“I do a lot of volunteer work,” LeBlanc said. “Whatever I can do to help out the community.”

Watson said that he was pleased to see the college and students doing so well, shortly before he said that the students are the ones who should be applauded for their hard work, not him.

“Don’t congratulate me, congratulate those guys out there,” he said referring to this year’s Algonquin graduates Samantha Davidson and Josh LeBlanc get graduates. “It took me 80 years to prepared to walk across the stage, and receive their social service get a diploma, it only took them worker diplomas, on June 3 at St. John Catholic High School. two.”

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Relay for Life this Friday at 2:30 and 4:30 a.m.

Kids’ activities will keep children busy during the evening from 7:45 to 9:30 p.m., with face painting, science experiments, games such as soccer, Frisbee, free popcorn and balloons at the Smart Shop and bedtime stories with cookies.

Theme laps and dance com-

petitions include: 2 a.m. – Olympics (I am Canadian); 3 a.m.

– impersonator/famous faces; 4 a.m. – Vegas special occasions (wedding attire, casino dealers/ waiters/dancers); 5 a.m. – magic hour (participants can come on stage and show off their magic tricks); 6 a.m. – pyjama party.

June 11 is fast approaching,

so if you haven’t registered, you should do it today by calling or visiting the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District office of the Canadian Cancer Society (201-105 Dufferin St., 613-267-1058).

More information about the Relay for Life can be found on the Canadian Cancer Society’s website, www.cancer.ca.

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

Each year, dozens of rural residents and cottagers lose their homes to fires. Many of these fires are caused by careless burning and could be prevented. Getting rid of untreated wood, brush, leaves or discarded wood by-products is a good idea and you should try to recycle as much as possible. If you must burn, then between March 1 and November 30 you are required to obtain a fire permit first.

Permits may be obtained from Fire Permit issuers and designated locations.

Read the permit carefully and keep it handy in case a fire officer asks for it. Permits may be cancelled or suspended if fire risk becomes too severe. When notified, you must put your fire out immediately.

2010 Budget The Township of Lanark Highlands 2010 Operational and Capital Budget was passed on Thursday, May 27, 2010.

2010 Highland Voice Coming soon!

Watch your mailbox.

Council Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m.

– Committee of the Whole Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.

– Council Thursday June 24 at 6:00 p.m.

– Corporate Services, Public Works & Waste Management

DID YOU KNOW? Landfill space is valuable. Every time you recycle, you help the Township raise money to pay for recycling services. Diverting waste from our landfills makes ‘good cents.’

KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!

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Spreading like wildfire

BY KATIE MULLIGAN katie.mulligan@metroland.com After years of working with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Beckwith author Jim Moran has taken his experiences and mixed them with imagination.

Over four years, Moran wrote “The Sentinel: A Wildfire Story” and is spreading the word about his book.

Moran said the fictional story is about a mythical project fire, which engulfs 200,000 acres.

While the event and characters are fictional, the way the province responds to the fire is established through Moran’s experiences with the ministry. He worked for MNR for 29 years, spending 17 of those years in fire management. He was fire management supervisor in Sudbury for a number of years.

“The characters are fictional because I wanted the story line to be fun and interesting,” he said. “But the Ministry of Natural Resources fire program’s strategy

and tactics (in the book) are based on fact.”

Moran said he feels many people in Ontario do not understand how the ministry’s fire program is organized and what it takes for fire protection.

“This is an opportunity for me to tell that story,” said Moran.

The sentinel is a 300-year-old white pine tree, located on a ridge at White River in Ontario.

“I paint the picture from the sentinel’s point of view,” said Moran, along with two other key characters: a female bear and her cub who become trapped in the fire.

“It’s not just a fire story,” said Moran. “It has conflicts, failures and all kinds of things.”

The book is available for purchase at the Book Nook in Perth, Brushstrokes and Read’s Book Shop in Carleton Place and through major retailers such as Chapters/ Indigo, Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

On June 25, Moran will be at Read’s from 7 to 9 p.m. to sign copies of The Sentinel.

Area author Jim Moran’s first novel, The Sentinel, is based on his experience as a career forest engineer.

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Town trying to get out yellow box message

BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com If uncollected blue boxes filled with cans and bottles lining Gore Street for a week are any indication, town officials are still trying to get out the message about yellow boxes.

Some residents and businesses are confused by the new recycling system, which involves putting out a yellow box with plastics, glass and metal and a blue box with fibres (paper and cardboard) on alternating weeks.

While the new system expands the types of items that can be recycled (wide-mouth dairy containers and gable-end milk and juice cartons are among the new items accepted), previously, all recyclable items were collected on the same day, which is no longer the case.

Green bin pickup for organics continues every week. Garbage is still collected every other week.

Collection dates have changed, which is contributing to the confusion, and dates are different for each of the four zones in town.

John Clement, chair of the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement

Area, noted that confusion in the downtown core has left “an awful lot of blue boxes and cardboard sitting on the sidewalks.”

“Obviously people have not clued into the new schedule and I am not sure what should be done about it because the next scheduled blue box pickup isn’t for another two weeks,” he said.

Grant Machan, director of environmental services for the town, said town staff would be heading out to hand deliver information packages and maps about the waste collection program to residents and businesses in the downtown core.

Machan said the town is asking people to read the material that has been provided and change their trash habits.

“We are also asking people who have placed materials at the curb on the incorrect day to take the material back for deposition on the correct scheduled days,” Machan stated in an email.

Information about the recycling program can be found online at www. perthcomposts.com or by picking up an informational package at town hall on Gore Street East.

If you have not received a yellow bin, there are some available at town hall.

First Otty Lake bioblitz a learning experience

BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com The first-ever Otty Lake Bioblitz gave residents new insight into the wide range of species in the area, organizers said.

The event, which took place on May 15 and 16, was partly intended to document the significant numbers of flora and fauna in the area by counting the number of species that could be observed during that period of time.

But in addition to the traditional purpose of a bioblitz, organizer Karen Hunt said the event was a chance for participants to learn more about the wildlife around them.

“People said, ‘I learned so much,’” Hunt said. “It was the way we had it set up, with guided walks.”

Experts led groups of people of all ages through a 15-acre wilderness surrounding Otty Lake. Aquatic habitats, wetlands, meadows and forests were all part of the study.

More than 60 people participated, identifying a total of 295 species of plants and animals, Hunt said. While a concentrated effort from trained biologists could likely

have yielded higher numbers, Hunt said the important aspect of the event was educating the public and getting people involved in learning about the wildlife around them.

“The real focus was on learning,” Hunt said.

The bioblitz was a partnership between the Otty Lake Association, the Rideau Valley Field Naturalists and the Community Council of Lanark County.

Hunt said the groups haven’t determined whether they will hold another bioblitz or how frequently the events would take place in the future, but noted that future bioblitzes could cover different areas around Otty Lake.

Bioblitzes create an inventory of flora and fauna for ecologists to compare over time. The first Otty Lake bioblitz will set a benchmark for what species could be found in the area in future years, to help determine the changing balance of species over time.

If you would like to participate in bioblitzes in the area, contact Meaghan McDonald, the bioblitz program intern at the Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County at 613-267-4200, ext. 3194.

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Jewel Purdon poses in front of the new Jewel’s Gently Used Clothing Store at 37-B Jason Tunks of Lanark County Emergency Medical Services and Sgt. Jeff Smith of the Carleton Place detachment of Lanark County OPP serve up coffee on Tim Hortons Camp Foster St. that celebrated its grand opening June 5. All proceeds from the store will go Andrew Snook photo Day on June 2, which raises money to send children to camp.

Katie Mulligan photo towards Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County.

New loan program helps businesses

BY DESMOND DEVOY

desmond.devoy@metroland.com Lanark County businesses can now tap into a whole new pool of money.

The Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation, a local community-based organization dedicated to job creation through commercial enterprise, often helps businesses set up and expand with the help of loans from the federal and provincial governments and other sources.

This past year, the corporation joined the Eastern Ontario Community Futures Investment Pool.

The corporation can lend up to $250,000 to a business, but now that it is part of this pool, a further $350,000, up to a top amount of

$600,000, can be lent out to area businesses.

Interested businesses can apply for this expanded loan program starting this month.

The corporation held its annual general meeting at the Beckwith Township Sports Complex on June 3, where executive director John Doherty revealed that over the past year, the corporation had approved 13 loan applications worth $901,000. It declined four loans worth $603,000.

The corporation also offers façade-improvement loans, and four such loans were approved last year for $31,000 in total.

“We think it’s a small program,” said Doherty. “But we see it as part of bringing downtowns back.”

Another area in which local businesses need help is dealing

with rising training costs.

“Training is a very expensive proposition,” said Doherty.

In 2009-2010, the corporation put $118,000 towards skills training for local busi-nesses. One business that took up the offer of help with skills training funding was Kilmarnock Enterprise.

“Our training costs are phenomenal,” said Isabelle BelotGraveline of Kilmarnock, a design engineering firm. “We try to encourage people to get as much training as possible…(because) when our guys are sent out on a job site, they pretty much have to know it all. The training that goes into that is tremendous.”

The corporation also announced a new fund to deal with innovation and communications technology. Already, four pro-

posals have been given the green light, for a grand total of $25,000.

The corporation helps facilitate a number of seminars throughout the year and the appetite for some subjects outstripped others by far.

“The HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) was a big item this year, as you can imagine and each of those seminars was full,” said Doherty.

Overall, the Regional Centre for Business Development, which is supported by the corporation, ran 19 small business seminars in the past year.

Doherty also trumped the local community economic development projects it has been involved over the past 12 months, including:

• New signage in Perth directing traffic from Highway 7 to the downtown core.

• Completing working on a trail development from the sports complex to a nearby school in Beckwith Township.

• Completing a structural engineering report for the town hall auditorium in Carleton Place to conform to Ontario Heritage regulations.

• A major rehabilitation of the Rosedale Community Hall in Montague Township.

• Completion of design and fabrication of entranceway signs to the town of Almonte in Mississippi Mills.

• Creating a public access internet point at a busy tourist park for wireless Internet access in Smiths Falls.

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We welcome Jordan Kennie to the chamber staff

34 Herriott St., Perth, ON, K7H 1T2 Old Firehall with Hose Tower, beside the Library Voice: 613.267.3200 Fax: 613.267.6797 E-mail: welcome@ perthchamber.com Website: www.perthchamber.com President: Jack McTavish

The Executive, Board of Directors and Carol and Madeline are thrilled to welcome Jordan Kennie to the chamber staff. Jordan is commencing work at the Chamber today, June 1, as Event Coordinator and will be responsible for coordinating all events affiliated with the chamber, including the Golf Tournament, Annual Dinner, Christmas Social, Festival of the Maples, Girls’ Getaway Weekend and the AGM. With Jordan’s experience, enthusiasm and fresh outlook, we are certain she will be bringing a lot of new ideas to the table.

Jordan and her husband recently moved from Thunder Bay with their two young children. While her first priority is her family, she is interested in utilizing her event management skills at the chamber.

Welcome Jordan!! We can’t wait to get started.

Let’s remember our businesses on Wilson Street With the construction on Wilson Street well underway, it takes a bit more effort to get to some of the businesses on Wilson Street. As the Chamber of Commerce and the voice of business, we are urging everyone to make that extra effort to patronize those businesses on Wilson Street that may need your support over the next several months.

Thank you!

Madeline will be roaming the county Now that the Chamber has a full complement in the office, Madeline is once again able to start knocking on the doors of our members and ge ing to know more about your businesses.

This is one of the best tools in keeping abreast of our members’ businesses as well as effectively promoting them.

Madeline is thrilled to be spending one day a week visiting members and is scheduling visits for the rest of the summer. As well, if you would like to make a date for Madeline to visit your establishment, call the Chamber office and make a date.

Chamber Golf Tournament We have received so many requests for the tournament date that we decided to send out the date early once again this year. Be sure to mark your calendar for the Annual Dorothy Griffith Memorial Golf Tournament, Wednesday, Aug. 18 at the Perth Golf Course. This tournament always sells out, so register early!

Please contact our office for information – 613-267-3200, 1-888-319-3204 or welcome@perthchamber.com.

COMPLETE details will be sent out very soon, so stayed tuned.

Ready For Summer!!

With a staff of five this summer, the chamber office is ready for anything!!

We are excited to welcome tourists through the door but we need your help.

Our team needs ammunition to provide the tourists with the best information possible, assisting them with a fantastic visit while at the same time, promoting our chamber members. Drop off your business’ pamphlets at the chamber office and stock up the kiosk at Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer. We ask that you keep your pamphlets stocked and we will do our utmost to keep the kiosk tidy. All the best for a wonderful summer!!

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH The Classic Theatre Festival is Ontario’s newest professionalsummer theatre company opening this summer in Perth. Producing the Classic Hits of Broadway and the London Stage, the Festival features theatre artists whose work has been seen on professional stages all across Canada. The Festival will run from July 9 to August 29 at the Studio Theatre, 63 Gore St. East in downtown Perth. Performances are Wednesday to Saturday at 8 pm, with 2 pm matinees on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Tickets are now on sale, with affordably priced seats, under 30 discounted tickets, and group discounts.

The 2010 season kicks off from July 9 to August 1 with the popular Noel Coward comedy, “Blithe Spirit,” directed by Laurel Smith, founder and Artistic Producer of the Festival. From a summer-long celebration of Coward at last year’s Shaw Festival, to the Tony-award-winning “Blithe Spirit” with Angela Lansbury last year on Broadway, Coward’s work remains front and centre of the theatrical scene.

The second show of the season is the timeless romance, “The Voice of the Turtle,” by John van Druten, running August 6-29, directed by Lezlie Wade (currently Assistant Director to Artistic Director at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival). This World War 2 era play is the 9th longest running show in Broadway history.

The Classic Theatre Festival has partnered with local businesses to create one-of-a-kind theatre getaway packages: The Stone Cellar Restaurant, Goodwood Oven, and Mexicali Rosa’s, as well as The Code’s Mill Inn and Spa, Perth Manor Boutique Hotel, and Drummond House Perth Bed and Breakfast. The Festival is also paired with Rideau Canal Boat Tours along the incomparable Rideau Canal Heritage Route.

For more information on the festival, visit: www.classictheatre.ca.

Tickets can be ordered online, by calling 1-877-283-1283, or in person at Tickets Please, located in Jo’s Clothes, 39 Foster St., Perth.

We Welcome Our Newest Members Rivington Associates Commercial Division Inc.

27 Herrio St., Perth Contact: Don Edey, 613-267-2121 Commercial real estate appraisals

Dyke & Murphy, Professional Corporation

7 Herrio St., Perth Contact: Robert Dyke, 613-267-5661 Accounting and taxation

Eclipse Studio

28078 Hwy. 7, Adren Contact: Linda Tremblay & David Daszkiewicz, 613-335-4174 Artists, stained glass, studio, showroom, originals

Art & Class

53 Gore St., Perth Contact: Marguerite Roberts 613-466-0622 Water colour, acrylic, sketch classes for adults, Kids summer programs, ongoing children’s program

Nomads Rest

28078 Hwy. 7, Arden Contact: Linda Tremblay & David Daszkiewicz 613-335-4174 B&B, co age, Inn, park, affordable, comfortable, artists, meals, outdoors

Goodbye to our co-op student, Jesse Jesse Jones has been with the chamber since February as our co-op student from St. John’s High School. Jesse has been a great asset to the Chamber with his warm welcome and friendly demeanour. We wish him all the best in his future endeavours!

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EDITORIAL OUR OPINION

Elation, sorrow mark annual relay

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ach June, something big and special happens in Lombardy.

What began as a fundraising event has grown into a magical celebration of life, a night of resolve to make a difference, continue to raise support and one night a year in which to formally remember those who have lost their battles with cancer.

Yes, it’s Relay for Life time again.

Participation involves walking in an inspirational 12-hour overnight event, as communities come together and fight to make cancer history.

Without going into detail about how the Canadian Cancer Society needs this type of work for financial assistance, and how more research is needed to help eliminate the disease, simply put, the relay has grown into being one of the largest organized summer events in the entire region.

But the relay is about more than facts associated with the disease.

The feeling out there on that one night a year isn’t easy to put into words. Openness, mixed with urgency, coupled with an elation of being a part of the event, but still shrouded with the dark truth that not everyone is a survivor.

It’s sad in this day and age that cancer has touched the lives of almost everyone in some way. That drives home the importance of such an event – not only to raise money, but to foster hope and support when dealing with a very scary reality.

It is special to have such a large-scale event on the local scene and it should be celebrated, whether though participation, sponsorship or through stopping by at some point during the festivities to offer moral support. Kudos to the organizers, who have spent months planning this: your efforts will not go unnoticed.

Tell us what you think. E-mail letters to editor@perthcourier.com.

Local Landmark In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest.

Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper!

Last week’s local landmark was correctly identified by Gabby Peterka as the false window at the lockmaster’s house at the Beckwith Street Bridge.

This week’s landmark can be found at the top of town.

LETTERS

Roadways Playground a job well done aren’t ashtrays

Dear Editor: I just went past St. John Elementary School, and wow!

Dear Editor: What a difference a wellI have noticed quite a few equipped, landscaped drivers and their passengers playground makes. throw their cigarettes out their Congratulations to the many car window. They don’t seem to people who worked so diligently know what ashtrays are for. to make this come to life – a job That is one reason we have so well done. many grass fires and forest fires.

It is a colourful, attractive and There should be a law for those very welcoming addition to the who are caught doing it. neighbourhood. Almost makes That is why we are losing so me want to be a kid again! Well many birds and wild animals. done.

Doris Bevan, Perth Joan Frommer, Perth

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Traffic is moderate. The cars pass when safe. There was now one car between us and the slowmoving vehicle with the yellow caution light. There were several other cars behind us, anxious to pass.

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and turn signals when using public roadways?

I respect farms and farmers’ long hours and the hard work they do for little in return.

Where would we be without them? But please be safe and think of others on the roads.

This person’s thoughtless action could have caused a very serious accident.

So please, farmers, be safe and let your intended actions on the road be known.

Shirley Code, Perth

It kills me to wake up

The

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There was a clearing in the oncoming traffic. We were thinking of passing when the slowmoving vehicle made a sudden left-hand turn into a farm laneway. This is a large tractor with not one piece of equipment, but two pieces of machinery, and no lights.

This took place not far from the Richardson/McPhail’s Side Roads off County Road 10.

My question is: Are farm tractors and implements exempt from proper lighting, mirrors

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unday night was a great night for sleeping. The temperature was perfect.

I was tired. It had been a busy weekend.

When I fell into bed Sunday night I was primed for some heavy-duty sleeping.

Can you guess where this is going?

First, Girlchild crashed into the room at 1:30 a.m. I tucked her back into her bed then fumed as she tried to figure out what CD might lull her to sleep.

I’m not always the role model for patience in the middle of the night.

An hour or so later, Boychild was at the foot of the bed. Back to bed for him, too.

Who are these people who are trying to kill me? And they ARE trying to kill me – don’t even bother suggesting they’re not. I read about it in the newspaper, so it must be true.

I laughed when I looked at the front page of the Ottawa Citizen on Monday morning and saw the headline: “Sleepless nights can prove deadly, study suggests: Risk of premature death three times higher.”

“See?” I said to my children.

“You’ll kill me if you won’t let me sleep!”

Whatever, Mom. Of course the story had more to do with people who suffer from insomnia, but I wouldn’t be the first person to take a suitable quote out of context. The lead was also appealing: “Dying for a good night’s sleep? That may be truer than you think.”

The article indicated a group of people in the U.S. was surveyed over several years, and they were asked to indicate how often they had trouble falling asleep or getting back to sleep, or

chronic conditions.

The point is, though, that “sleep is essential to life.”

No kidding.

Although it is not perfectly understood what is so crucial about sleep, it is known short sleep affects stress hormones.

(Those would be my short-fuse days.)

Stress, of course, affects metabolism and this can lead to a whole bunch of other problems with the immune system or make it difficult to function well on a daily basis because, well, you’re just too tired!

This is nothing new. We all know things don’t necessarily Past Deadline go very well when we’re tired. I know my kids waking me up in the night from time to time does if they awakened repeatedly or not make me an insomniac – it too early. just makes me cranky.

I immediately picked up on So, what can I do about this that awakening repeatedly thing. little problem? I have some ideas: Probably there is a technical 1. If I sleep in a tent in the difference between being awakened and your body waking itself, backyard, it would be harder for the children to find me in the but hey! Sleep is sleep. night and they’d have to wake up There are particular times in the night when, if I am awakened, Groom-boy every time.

2. Maybe I could install one of I have an awful time falling back those invisible fences for dogs at to sleep. (It wasn’t a problem the bedroom door so people who Sunday night – it’s just people cross the line would get a little wouldn’t leave me alone.) jolt.

According to the story, people 3. Ear plugs. Big ones. are considered to have chronic 4. Work all night and sleep insomnia if they report any of while the kids are at school. those symptoms more than five 5. Put it into perspective by times per month over a period of having another baby so we can a few years. look back fondly on all the sleep Hm. Does that mean parents of small children are, in general, we were getting. (NOT going to happen.) insomniacs?

6. Duct tape. I’m not sure what The article goes on to say how I would use it for, but it generally more research is needed, solves all problems, right? particularly to look at the 7. Suck it up. This too shall different types of insomnia symptoms and how they relate to pass. After all, it’s not as if the specific causes of death, as well kids are up every night. It only seems like it is. as whether death-by-insomnia Sweet dreams, let’s hope! (my term) is connected to other

Stephanie

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OPINIONS

My journey to the Courier, Summer Pops starts June 10 from forklift driver to reporter

I

have always enjoyed interacting with a wide variety of people and learning all about their lives and experiences. It is one of the reasons I decided to become a reporter.

Since I will be meeting many of you on the streets of Perth and asking you all sorts of questions in my role as the new reporter on the Perth Courier staff, it seems only fair that I tell you a little bit about myself.

I recently graduated from Algonquin College’s journalism program and have written for a variety of publications, including: Ottawa Sun, Sports Xpress Magazine, Canadian Government Executive Magazine, Kanata KourierStandard, Minor.Hockey.Life. com, Nepean This Week and several others.

I am happily engaged and look forward to marrying the love of my life, Cristine, in April of 2011. We have two dogs, Merlin and Leela, and look forward to adding to our little family sometime in the future.

I am a huge dog lover, so feel free to introduce me to your furry friends if you happen

Andrew

SNOOK Snook’s Look to recognize me while you are walking your puppies.

I have lived in a variety of places, from big cities to small towns, and enjoy the rural-city balance the Ottawa region offers its residents.

Before going back to school in my mid-20s, I worked for several years in the manufacturing sector. I worked a variety of positions in manufacturing including: assembler, order picker, forklift operator,

supervisor, manager and logistics coordinator. I have worked just about every position the manufacturing sector has to offer.

I met a lot of interesting people and picked up many useful skills, but writing has always been my true passion.

In my spare time I enjoy writing fiction and I selfpublished two humorous science-fiction novels.

I love to cover sporting events and have written a number of articles on minor hockey.

Anyone who wants to stop me in the streets and talk sports is more than welcome, especially anything related to hockey. Don Cherry rules!

I look forward to meeting all of you and learning more about you, your families and the beautiful Town of Perth.

Feel free to give me a call, or contact me via email, if you have any story ideas you would like to see in an upcoming article, particularly for the sports section.

To contact me you can either email me at andrew.snook@ perthcourier.com or call me at 613-267-1100 ext. 227.

Dissecting the dial “H

ey, I have this dial on top of my camera with a bunch of letters and symbols on it. Which setting do I turn it to for normal everyday shooting?”

I dunno. Close your eyes and pick one. (Guess I better explain it more thoroughly than that!)

Many cameras – perhaps the majority today – have a mode dial on top of the camera.

Turning the dial allows the shooter to choose how the camera sets itself up for particular situations. Take a peek at your camera and see where the dial is set. Most have the letters P, S, A, M (P, Tv, Av, M for Canon), one that says Auto, or just a green or red symbol, the letters SCN, plus a bunch of other little graphics depending on the model of your camera.

Which is the right setting?

The quick answer is that there is no “right” setting. It all depends on what you’re taking pictures of. The green or red setting is an Auto choice, where the camera chooses everything for you. Some of these on very recent models are actually quite clever, detecting motion and raising the shutter speed, or recognizing faces and adjusting exposure for skin tones, for example. It’s really a point-andshoot setting where the camera does all the thinking for you.

P stands for Program, which is similar to Auto in some ways, but allows more user control. The balance between shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted by rotating the command wheel or

and stream flows are well below normal for this time of year due to the low precipitation since January.

The impact on stream flows has been significant. Normal flows for the end of May on the Rideau River in Ottawa are about 32 cubic metres per second (cms).

Kemptville Creek and the Tay River had similar situations with flows well below normal for the end of May. This year’s average precipitation at weather stations around the Rideau watershed is 76 per cent of the normal amount for the first five months of 2010.

There is normally about 80 Private “I” millimetres of rain in Ottawa in May. This May, only about 35 mm hursday, June 10 at 7:30 of rain fell and most of that was in p.m. marks the beginning the first eight days of the month. of another season of SumThe RCVA says rainfall this mer Pops concerts performed by week could stop the decline in the Perth Citizens’ Band. flow and, should there be enough Concerts take place at the runoff, cause an increase in bandstand behind city hall every flows toward normal for the time other Thursday, from June 10 of year. However, conservation until August 19. Keep your eyes authority staff will continue to open for the ads in the Courier monitor conditions and could and look for the colourful posters issue a Level 1 low-wateraround town for a complete list conditions warning as part of of dates and times. the Ontario Low Water Response Throughout the summer the program. At that level, voluntary band will perform many water conservation measures different styles of music, ranging are recommended. Should Level from classic marches, familiar 2 and 3 conditions occur, mandashow tunes and grand overtures tory cutbacks may have to be to popular old standards, movie imposed. themes and everything in The last time the RVCA issued between. Both young and old a Level 1 Low Water declaration will find much to enjoy. was in September, 2005.

Admission is free. Just bring along your lawn chair, sit back SF bike rodeo and enjoy.

The Perth Citizens’ Band If you missed the Perth and is Canada’s oldest continuing District Chamber of Commerce town band and has performed in Bike Rodeo in Perth last month, Perth and area since the 1850s. It head to the bike rodeo in Smiths is comprised of members from Falls. On June 19 there will be a Perth and surrounding comfree community bike rodeo at St. munities ranging in age from Frances de Sales Catholic School students to seniors. from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For more information The Smiths Falls police will be visit their website at www.perth doing a safety course and health band.ca. unit staff will be doing helmet checks. There will be a bicycle tune-up station as well as free Water levels very low helmets and gently used bikes The Rideau Valley Conservawill be given away depending on tion Authority (RVCA) advises need. A free barbecue will also that the Rideau Valley river be available.

Laura

MUELLER

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picks the aperture. Sports or action photography needs this setting. Pick a high shutter speed to freeze the action and the camera will choose the right f-stop, providing there is bright enough light.

M, or Manual, allows you to choose both the shutter speed and aperture to suit the shooting situation. You should really know what you are doing here as the camera now leaves all the decision-making to you. Scary, huh!

The other stuff on the mode dial will depend on your make and model of camera. Most have SCN, which stands for Scene Camera Corner mode. These are simply presets which cover all sorts of common shooting situations and allow using the four-way controller. very quick setup. Common This is quick and easy if you scene modes include portrait, know you need a faster shutter landscape, underwater, speed or more depth of field. fireworks, flower, food, night, Also, in this mode, the flash won’t keep firing when you don’t baby, pet, party, sports and want it to – important for indoor sunset. There are tons more, depending on your camera, and events where flash is not some get a bit silly. The idea, permitted. though, is that the novice can A (Av), which stands for quickly choose a mode that suits Aperture Priority, is the mode the situation and the camera sets recommended for portrait and up correctly. landscape photography. Why? Some DSLRs don’t have the Because you get to choose if you SCN setting, but rather just a few want the background soft (for a symbols which are the most portrait) or everything totally common scene modes. The sharp for landscapes. You set graphic of a lady’s face means the aperture (f2.8, f5.6, f16, etc.)

Portrait, for example. Movie and the camera picks the right shutter speed to go with it. Many mode may also be on the mode photographers take the majority dial – just turn to it and become a Hollywood producer. of their photos in this mode.

So, that’s a quick run-down S (Tv), stands for Shutter of the mode dial. Have some fun This turtle is one of many now lining the roads in the area as it lays its Priority, and is the opposite of eggs. Drivers are cautioned to watch for the crawling creatures on the the one above. You set the shutter and try them all out!

Click! roadways. speed you want and the camera Rosanne Lake photo

Graeme

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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago

Council quiet on downtown core

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ayor William Warren had little to say last week when questioned about reports that a deal is close to being finalized for the Perth downtown-core area.

He was asked about the project following the regular meeting of town council and declined to comment on reports that a food store chain is close to inking an agreement with the town.

“We’ve been this close before,” said Warren.

The Kingston firm of Stewart, Corbett, Musclow, Barr and Simpson has been working on behalf of the town to attract occupants for the core site.

Warren said he didn’t feel it was appropriate at this time to comment on the speculation that a food store chain is close to reaching agreement with the town.

While a number of names have been mentioned, sources have indicated negotiations are underway with the Loblaws firm, although this has not been confirmed.

Sources also say plans have been drawn up for the project.

Asked about public input should a project come about, Warren said there would be public input on the design of a downtowncore project.

While council is reticent to dis-

cuss the matter, sources say a deal is “almost in the bag.”

Earlier this year, council designated $40,000 in the 1985 budget to be used for work on the downtown-core site.

Informative input at ice issue meeting Despite a relatively small turnout, town council received poignant input into Perth’s downtown ice and snow problem at a public meeting last week.

The father of an infant girl killed after falling ice struck the family on Jan. 28 clearly articulated his recommendations with regard to the problem. “Everybody has to work together on this problem. It has to be a downtown team effort,” said Bryan Bowers, a 27-year-old OPP officer.

Saying he has travelled to many Ontario towns through his duties as an OPP officer, Bowers said he believed the ice and snow problem “is a problem unique to Perth.”

He expressed concern that action be taken to prevent a future tragedy before this winter. “If everybody works together we’ll avert another accident,” he said.

It was noted by Coun. John McLenaghan that the only longterm solution to the problem of

snow and ice buildup on downtown roofs is the installation of proper insulation in the roofs.

“We can legislate, but can legislation stop icicle and snow buildup ... it can’t,” commented meeting chairperson Coun. Phil Aston.

“The only solution is to have an ice watchman and have the town remove the ice,” said local realtor Emilio Camara. “If we leave it to the owner of the building it’s not going to be done.”

“We don’t think there’s an automatic, instant, foolproof solution,” said Richard Schooley, representing the Perth Business Improvement Area Association.

However, Schooley suggested the first step would be via the municipal property maintenance bylaw and through the town supplying pedestrian barricades to property owners.

LACAC concerned about widening of Drummond

describes Drummond as “one of the finest heritage streets in Ontario,” and recommends the municipality attempt to halt through truck traffic on the street.

Plans to widen the street are still in a preliminary stage, say town officials, and public input is likely before plans are formally approved by the town.

OPP continue their stolen rifle search The Perth detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are continuing the investigation into a break-in at a private resident in the Perth area that netted thieves $12,000 worth of rifles.

According to police, a Dewitts Corners residence was broken into on or about May 17, and 11 commemorative rifles were stolen.

Police have indicated that there was no sign of forced entry and thieves left numerous other guns and pistols.

None of the guns have yet been recovered, and authorities have stated that the weapons have not been used in any criminal activities in or around the area.

a son, Andrew William.

DIED

Coburn - In hospital, Perth, on Wednesday, May 15, 1985, Lambert Coburn, in his 79th year, beloved husband of Florence Sheridan.

Crawford - In hospital, Perth, on Friday, May 31, 1985, Allan Crawford, in his 72nd year, beloved husband of Yula Sargeant.

Davidson - Peacefully, at Hillside Hospital, Perth, Scotland, on Thursday, May 16, 1985, Margaret Stewart McCabe, beloved wife of the late James H. Davidson.

MacPherson - In hospital, Oshawa, Ont., on Saturday, June 1, 1985, Theo Dodd, in her 85th year, wife of the late Franklin MacPherson.

McInnes - In hospital, Ottawa, on Friday, May 31, 1985, Grant McInnes, in his 63rd year, beloved husband of Phyllis McAdoo.

McKinnon - In hospital, Perth, on Monday, June 3, 1985, Hugh Osborne McKinnon, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Mae Fair.

Sproule - In hospital, Perth, on Sunday, June 2, 1985, Wilmer Kenneth Sproule, in his 63rd year, beloved husband of Orpha Cox.

The Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC) has expressed concern over a proposed widening of Drummond Street for 1986.

The municipality has proposed BORN widening sections of Drummond The preceding was excerpted Street West, but LACAC has sug- Gordon - At the Grace Hospital, gested the street be maintained at on May 28, 1985, to Bruce and from the front page of the June 5, existing widths. A LACAC report Cathy Gordon of RR 1, Balderson, 1985 issue of The Perth Courier.

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Thieves targeting Perth businesses The fourth break-in in less than a week occurred early Sunday morning when thieves forced a rear door at the Canadian Tire Corporation’s store and removed a 300-pound safe. However, the culprits must have been disappointed when the safe was opened, as only a small sum of silver and a number of private papers were contained in the safe. Saturday’s proceeds had been taken to the bank and placed in the night depository on Saturday evening. John McDougall told police that no merchandise was missing from the store.

A week ago Monday, three minor break-ins occurred on Dufferin Street when a window was broken in Wright’s Service Station, but nothing was missing. A refreshment booth at Dick Couch’s Service Station was entered and cigarettes valued at $15 and a $21 wristwatch were stolen. A CocaCola cooler outside A and B Motors was forced and the money box containing about $4 in cash was removed.

fund of the new children’s wing University. Dr. Bell interned at of Perth and District War Memo- Montreal General Hospital Denrial Hospital. tal Clinic.

Miss Elizabeth Louise Smith, Perth man named president daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ken Smith of Perth, graduated from of alumni association St. Joseph’s School of Nursing in Mr. Ray Poole of Perth was Toronto on May 25. named president of the KemptDr. Stanley Bell, son of Mr. and ville Agricultural School Alumni Mrs. George Bell of Christie Lake, Association, at the graduation ex- received his degree of Doctor of ercises on Saturday, June 4.

Philosophy in Clinical PsycholReynold Timmins of Perth was ogy at the recent commencement among the graduates of 1960, and exercises of Syracuse University. a member of the inter-class rifle BORN team which won the trophy.

Among the successful junior DeLisle - At St. Francis General students were Thomas Ennis of Hospital, Smiths Falls, on May 18, RR 4, Perth and Stanley Vanden 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul DeLisle of Perth, a son.

Bosch of RR 7, Perth.

Recent medical graduates have roots in this area Dr. Donald Bell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bell of Christie Lake, received his degree of Doctor of Dental Surgery at recent convocation exercises at McGill

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Charlton - At the Four Winds Private Hospital, on Tuesday, May 31, 1960, Mary Anne McKerracher, wife of the late Arthur L. Charlton.

Kelford - At the GWM Hospital,

on Friday, May 27, 1960, Mary beloved husband of Agnes MurElizabeth Sproule, in her 50th ray, in his 56th year.

The preceding was originally pubyear, beloved wife of Sam Kellished in The Perth Courier of June ford.

McKim - At the Toronto Gen- 5, 1985 as the “25 years ago” news. eral Hospital, on Wednesday, May 25, 1960, Helen A. McKim, daughter of Mrs. Kathleen McKim and the will be held at late William A. McKim. Morrison - At the GWM HosBRANCH 244, PERTH pital, on Monday, May 30, 1960, Margaret Paul Dunlop, Hearing Aid Specialist C. White, in her Dispenser for Ontario Ministry of Health 87th year, wife Veterans Affairs - Blue Cross of the late John Grant Now Available for Hearing Aids Morrison.

Smith - At the If unable to attend, please contact for an appointment: GWM Hospital, on Friday, June 31 William St. E., Smiths Falls, ON 3, 1960, George Dawson Smith, 393867

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Murphy’s track gold a St. John first

BY LAURA MUELLER AND ANDREW SNOOK Spartan Sam Murphy was at the head of the pack as she became the first-ever female St. John Catholic High School student to pick up a gold medal at the OFSAA track and field championships.

Murphy was awarded a gold medal as the best female highschool athlete in the province for the 800-metre race.

“She had the most beautiful race,” said coach Pam Quick.

“Nobody was even close to her.”

In fact, 18-year-old Murphy was so far ahead of the pack that Quick overheard spectators commenting that Murphy couldn’t possibly keep up her strong lead.

“I thought, ‘Oh yes she will,’” Quick said.

Murphy set a personal-best time in the senior girls’ 800 m, coming in at 2:10.22. Her previous personal best was 2:10.93.

Her first-place finish is only the second in St. John history.

Sheldon Best-Green is the only other Spartan athlete to have placed first at OFSAA, in javelin about five years ago, Quick said.

Murphy attributed her strong race to smart planning in the qualifying round, which took place about three hours before the final on Saturday, June 5 in London, Ont. “I raced smarter this year; I raced slower in the heats,” said Murphy, who qualified with a time of 2:17 at the top of her heat.

She also ran the 400-m race on Friday to warm up for her main event, the 800 m.

“I don’t think I was as nervous,” Murphy said of the 400 m.

“It kind of helped me relax.”

Murphy was fifth in the 400 m.

Still, when the time came to hit the track for the 800 m, the topseeded athlete still faced jitters.

“I was really nervous. I knew some of the other girls could run fast,” Murphy said. “I was just running scared, I guess.”

Next up for Murphy will be the junior nationals in Moncton July 2 to 4, with hopes of qualifying for the IAAF World Junior Championships, also in Moncton July 19 to 26. She ran at the world juniors last year in Italy.

Blue Devils results Four Perth and District Collegiate Institute athletes also competed at the event, with strong showings.

Evelyn Scott earned an impressive sixth place in the senior women’s 400-m dash with a time of 56.97. Scott also competed in the 400-m hurdles, finishing in ninth place in the preliminaries with a time of 1:04.75. She did not move on to the finals in that event.

Thor Stewart raced in the 400m senior men’s hurdles, finishing with a time of 59.32 and earning 16th place in the preliminary round. He did not move on to the finals. He also competed in the men’s 2,000-m steeplechase but did not finish.

Melissa Thomas threw 9.87 m, earning her 19th place in the senior women’s shot put.

Bronwyn Hodgins competed in the women’s 1,500-m steeplechase and placed 15th in the preliminary round with a time of 5:32.04.

Sam Murphy shows off her gold medal after winning the 800-m race at the OFSAA track and field Pam Quick photo championships.

Stingrays make a splash at Deep River meet

BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com The Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club racked up 14 first-place finishes at the Deep River Blackfly meet held on May 29 and 30 at the Deep River Community Pool.

Stingray Brennan McGlade made big waves at the competition capturing first-place finishes in the men’s age 14 category 50-metre butterfly, 100-m backstroke, 100-m freestyle and 200-m freestyle.

Kaileen McGlade swam her way to three first-place finishes in the age 12 category 50-m butterfly, 50-m breaststroke and the 100-m freestyle.

Robbie Watson captured firstplace in the age 13 category 100m backstroke and the 50-m freestyle.

Courtney Wren won the category age 10-and-under mixed 100-m individual medley and 25-m backstroke.

The rest of the first-place honours were earned by Rory McMillian, Matthew McNames and Laurel Price.

RUGGED COMPETITION A member of the Lanark Highlanders rugby team tries to get his ball down the field past opposing players from Gatineau, Quebec. Despite his best efforts, Gatineau beat Lanark 38 to 15 at the Beckwith Desmond Devoy photo sports grounds on June 5.

Members of the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club had reason to celebrate at the Deep River Blackfly Meet held on May 29 and 30. The Stingrays earned 14 first-place finishes at the event.

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Wings soar to victory

ROLLING ON OUT Cyclists Sasha Kontic (front) and Karin Phillips begin their ride from Perth to Kingston during the 2010 Rideau Lakes Cycling Tour held on June 5 and 6. The tour has approximately 2,000 riders that travel from Perth, and Ottawa, to Kingston. The tour was rained out with cold, wet weather on Sunday, with many Andrew Snook photo participants abandoning the event.

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The Tuesday Twilight League had 101 golfers come out on June 1. Pierre Hofstatter and Canadian Tire sponsored the event.

Dave Peters led all golfers with a 34 on the front, while Rob Geroux led the back nine holes with a 37.

Longest drives were hit by Les Cross, Mike Creighton, Ray Kilpatrick and Joe Jarbeau.

Jim Lacey won the Burns Jewellers $100 gift certificate by being closest to the pin on the eighth hole, while Rob Burns won the Perth Blue Wings tickets for closest to the pin on 11th hole.

Next week we will be playing a two-man best ball sponsored by Perth Soft Cloth Car Wash. I hope to see all of you there.

The I-Hate-Cooking Friday Night Mixed Twilight League on June 4 brought out 26 golfers.

Among them were Evelyn and Fred Miller from Calabogie and Brian and Debbie Doyle from the Ottawa area. Miller made the longest drive for her age category.

Other long drives were hit by Judith Blais, David Russett and Jim Niblock.

June Carnrite won the ladies’ closest-to-the-pin on the 15th hole, and none of the guys could hit the green again this week.

The shot of the night was by Bob Taylor on the 16th hole. After hitting his second shot in the sand trap, he hit a screamer that was headed for Glen Tay, but it hit the pin on the way and dropped in the hole for a birdie.

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The Perth Lanark Wings championship team celebrates after the championship team won the Capital Sports Youth Tournament in Ottawa June 4 and 5.

Photo courtesy of Philip Brady

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The Perth Lanark Wings won the Capital Sports Youth Tournament held on June 4 and 5 in Ottawa.

The team was coached by Philip Brady, Rob Perry and trainer Dave O’Connell.

The Wings’ championship team was composed of talented young players from the 2009-10 PLMHA novice, atom house and major atom teams.

The Wings faced off against opponents from Nepean and Kanata, and won their division games decisively by scores of 4-1, 6-2, 6-1 and 6-1. The team’s perfect record was capped off with a 3-1 win against Kanata in the finals.

Honourable mentions go to following players: Keegan O’Connell led the charge with 11 goals in the first four games, while Zachary Bingley and Bradley Fournier battled opponents relentlessly in the corners and tapped in several rebounds throughout the two-day event.

Connor Brady and Jensen Tysick had solid defensive performances and added a

physical flare to the games.

Henry Monkhouse and Spencer Adrain, two young novice-level players, played like giants.

Spencer Adrian scored the game winning goal in the final.

Dylan Adrain and Josh Perry excited the fans with their offensive style of defence and heavy shots. Ethan Adrain, who mastered the breakaway, netted two of the three goals to clinch the championship.

Last, but not least, goaltender Chris Hodgins was solid between the pipes with a 1.20 goalsagainst-average throughout the tournament. Hodgins stole the show during the championship game with a minute-and-a-half left in the game, when he stopped a penalty shot with a left pad save. He was later announced the championship game’s most valuable player.

The coaching staff could not imagine a more deserving group of boys, as the 11 players came from four different PLMHA teams that all struggled in the 2009/10 season.

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The Perth & District Senior Craft Fellowship will hold their Annual Meeting at McMartin House on June 18, 2010 at 11 a.m. All members are welcome to attend.

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Dr. Kevin Lawrence Hargadon March 29, 1920 (Westmount, Que.) - May 29, 2010 (Ottawa, Ont.) Veteran of WWII R.C.N.V.R. “Love is All” Peacefully, at Elizabeth Bruyere Centre, at the age of 90, with his loving family all around. Devoted husband of Aileen (Tickell), who predeceased him in 1984, and Barbara (James), who passed away in 2005. Kevin was born in Montreal, Que., the eldest son of Michael Hargadon and Stella (Lawrence), and spent his early years there. Following his graduation from McGill University in 1942, Kevin enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy.

He served as a gunnery officer in the Atlantic and Mediterranean and was with the Allied Forces at Normandy on D-Day. At the end of the war he and his English war bride, Aileen, returned to Montreal, where he obtained his degree in dentistry from McGill in 1950. The following 10 years were spent in Wilton, Connecticut, where Kevin practised dentistry and also obtained his specialty degree in Orthodontics at Columbia University in New York City. In 1959, missing Canada, Kevin, Aileen and their family moved to Ottawa. Kevin was one of the first orthodontists in Ottawa, where he practised for 25 years. He truly enjoyed his work and especially his patients. He was active in the dental community: Kevin was a founding member of the Eastern Ontario Dental Association (now the Ottawa Dental Society) and served as president in 1977. He was an enthusiastic member of the Rotary Club for many years. Kevin had many interests. He particularly relished time spent in nature on the banks of the Mississippi River near McDonalds Corners. Literature was also a lifelong passion, and Sherlock Holmes his champion. After losing Aileen to cancer, Kevin was fortunate to marry Barbara in 1985.

They spent 20 happy years together, primarily at their homes in McDonalds Corners and Perth, before her death in 2005. Kevin was a devoted husband and father of five children. His love and support were essential parts of the lives of all family members.

He leaves his children: John (Anne), Peter, Paul (Leslie), Christopher (Lili) and Robin Mary (Clayton); 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his brother Fred of Montreal in 1994. His younger brother Brian, also of Ottawa, was a trusted friend and provided unwavering support for Kevin, especially in recent years as his health declined.

The family wishes to thank the staff and physicians at his residence, The Palisades, the Neuroscience Unit at the Ottawa Civic Hospital (seventh floor) and, most recently, the Palliative Care Unit, Elizabeth Bruyere Centre, for their respectful and compassionate care during Kevin’s final months.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Red Cross or charity of your choice would be appreciated. At Kevin’s request, there will be a family gathering and private internment.

“Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art.” Eleanor Roosevelt.

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Peacefully, at Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, Gwen (Broadbent) North, in her 79th year. Loved wife of the late Lorne North. Cherished mother of Robert (Belva) North of North Augusta, Karen (Garfield) Leach of Perth, James (Mildred) North of Frankville, Carol (Larry) McMunn of Perth, Lorna (Ben) Cooper of Harper, Ronald of Perth, Kevin of Mountain, Debbie (Gary) Byrne of Perth, John (Teena) North of McDonalds Corners, Kathy (Mike) Oakley of Perth and the late Lloyd, Darryl and infant daughter Lynda. Gwen will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great-greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Bruce (late Helene) Broadbent, Jim (Cathy) Boni, Donald (Dorothy) Broadbent, Geraldine (Doug) McPhee, Gordon (Cheryl), Tom (Nancy) and Judy Broadbent. Predeceased by her parents Mildred (Jacquith) and Arthur Broadbent, brother Edward and sisters Mildred Broadbent, Viola Hill and Gail Rodger. Gwen will be fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Freda Broadbent, brother-in-law Jim Hill, numerous nieces, nephews, all her family and friends at Lanark Lodge, especially her dear roommate Jean Willis. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 160 Wayside Dr., Perth, on Saturday, June 5 at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Pinehurst Cemetery, Playfairville. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church would be appreciated.

Gibson Patricia Ann Gibson It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Ann (nee Hogan) Gibson announces her passing after a brief illness on Friday, June 4, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Patricia will be deeply missed by her husband Al Gibson and her children Lisa, Chris and Velma, her step-children and their families. Pat will be fondly remembered by her sister Bev and brothers Marty, Albert, Jerry, her grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Perth Manor, 23 Drummond St. W., Perth, on Friday, June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. A Champagne Toast will be made at 7:30 p.m. in memory of Patricia. The family would like to thank the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, GWM site and the ICU for the care of Patricia and the support provided to our family. In remembrance, contributions may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Lung Association or memorial fund of choice, through the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth (613) 267-3765.

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RICHARDSON: In memory of Stanley J., 1950-2005.

I thought of you with love today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And the days before that, too.

I think of you in silence I often speak your name Now all I have are memories And your picture in a frame Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you can hear I will always love and miss you And wish that you were here For all that life has given me And all that’s left to do I’ll know no greater treasure Than the days I had with you.

Love, Mother, Mike and sister

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CARDS OF THANKS

BIRTHDAYS

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Osborn Margaret Osborn

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Peacefully, at her cottage overlooking Otty Lake, on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 Margaret (Slorance) Osborn in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late David Charles Osborn. Loving mother of Bob (Louise) Osborn, Pat (Tad) Duff, Sue Osborn and Sandy Osborn (Colin McAlpine); proud grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Marg was the dear sister of the late Stan Slorance and the late Joan Burgess. She will be sadly missed by all of her family and relatives. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth on Monday, June 7 followed by service at 10:30 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Call now for more information 1.877.298.8288

Dorothy McDougall is turning “80” June 13, 2010

Nan’s Angels – Connor, Mackenzie, Breanna & Jack

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Les & Jan Reynolds of Carleton Place are proud and delighted to announce the marriage of their daughter Allison, to Adam Gervais, son of Susan Dunsmore of Richmond and Paul Gervais of Perth. The happy couple was married in Punta Cana, DR, on January 28, 2010.

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Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith • RR#2, Carleton Place, ON • K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 (613 area code)

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“pil-ewe” call they made on s a lad living near a separate occasions. paper mill, one of Since moving to this old the ways we used homestead, we’ve tried to to tell when it was going predict the rainy weather to rain was by the smell using some of these handed of the sulphite in the air. down methods.

With heavy moisture-laden The old train whistle clouds nearby, the aroma coming from Bolingbroke from this bleaching and was an example, as was the cooking process would condition of the setting sun. descend to our level like a However, being in a dry area, London fog. On clear days, the periods of rain were there would not be a trace usually all too infrequent. of this penetrating odour.

Maybe instead of trying to Another method of prepredict a needed shower, we dicting rain in those days should have been practising was the sound of the CNR the ancient art of our native train whistle. It too, like the Outdoors people and learned the smell from the mill, would basic principles of the rain hang on the heavy air with dance. a noticeable drawn out wail.

Thank goodness this year, as far as rain is When the air was fresh and bright, the old steam whistle would reach our ears concerned, we will be able to again test our sounding clear and crisp like the machine newest rain predictor on an almost weekly basis. It’s called an Irish weather stick, an old was really flying.

For a number of seasons, I lived on a medieval method of forecasting the weather. fruit and poultry farm near Vineland, Ont. You simply fasten this long whittled stick on While there, I noticed Mrs. Cross, the lady an outside wall or veranda post. While I was of the house, always kept her eye on the sceptical at first, this darn twig is actually laying hens when it started to rain. If they bending down before a storm like a wellimmediately ran into the hen house when witcher’s wand, and curving upwards even the first drops started falling, she would before the weather starts to clear. That’s remark, “Ell, this rain is not going to last a decided improvement over the previous too long.” However, if the chickens stayed methods we would use to predict the weather, outside and continued to peck and scratch, especially rain. In the past, for example, the the woman would say, “We’re in for a good surest way we knew a rain storm would rain. We’d better pack up what we’re doing arrive was to get our hay all raked up into windrows prior to baling it the next day. and plan on working inside.”

Mr. Campbell, on the other hand, had At such times even the CBC, the Farmers’ some additional ways of forecasting the Almanac, and the chimney smoke going weather. Injured in a tractor accident straight up in the air didn’t help our cause.

Just prior to getting our wonder wand, some years before, he knew when it was going to rain, he said, by the pain in his we had devised another almost foolproof bad shoulder. He also figured it would rain method to predict, if not a thunderstorm, within three days if the horns of the moon at least a good soaking rainfall. It was turned down or if the sun set with clouds. simply to start up our irrigation system One of his pet predictions of oncoming rain to water the garden. This two-hour spray would be the calling of the yellow-shafted of moisture must somehow have primed flicker. While his neighbours called these Mother Nature’s pump, for invariably, the woodpeckers high-holers, he referred to heavens would open up and all kinds of them as rain-birds. Consequently, when H2O would come pouring down.

However, with such antiquated methods these birds were calling in a certain way, he likened them to robins calling for rain. now history, we are wondering if the TV I noticed that it was not the usual “wick, and radio weather forecasters could use wick, wick, wick” notes of these birds he the aid of our Irish weather stick to help referred to for his forecasting, but the sharp them bring up their batting average.

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Thursday June 17th Monday June 21st Monday June 21st Tuesday June 22nd Monday June 28th

6:30 PM 6:00 PM Immed. Following 6:00 PM 7:00 PM

EDC Public Works Finance Recreation Planning

Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Councillor Ross Trimble Councillor Faye Campbell Reeve Richard Kidd Councillor Brian Dowdall

Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH REQUEST FOR QUOTATION - MUNICIPAL WALKING/CYCLING TRAIL FENCE The Township of Beckwith is interested in obtaining a quote for the construction of a Municipal Walking/Cycling Trail Fencing.

Interested companies are requested to submit a quotation on or before Friday, June 18th, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) to: Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 Attention: Cynthia Moyle, Chief Administrative Officer Telephone: (613) 257- 1539 • Fax: (613) 257-8996 E-Mail: cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca The lowest or any quotes may not necessarily be accepted.

THE FOLLOWING MEASUREMENTS ARE TO BE CONSIDERED ESTIMATES. ALL BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONFIRM MEASUREMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING COMPLETED QUOTATIONS. The Township of Beckwith presents…..

Official Opening of the Multi Purpose Sports Field, Saturday, June 12th, 2010 at 2:30 pm. Beckwith Park – 1319 9th line.

BECKWITH SCHOOL ALUMNI DANCE Everyone Welcome!

Saturday June 12th, 2010 from 8:30 p.m. ~ 12:30 a.m., Beckwith Park- 1319 9th Line Beckwith $5.00 in advance or $7.00 at the door - FEATURING: THE STOOL PIGEONS Purchase tickets at the Beckwith Township Office or from one of the Beckwith School Alumni Committee Members.

All Proceeds go to support the Beckwith Public School. Special Occasion permit under the LLBO. For more information please check the Township Web-site at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under events.

2010 FINAL TAXES Please be advised that property owners should be receiving their Final Tax Bill in the mail this week. If you have not received your 2010 Final Tax Bill please contact the municipal office. The taxes are due on Wednesday June 30th and Wednesday September 22nd, 2010. For your convenience the office will be open on Saturday June 27th and Saturday September 18th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon to receive tax payments.

THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH WILL BE ACCEPTING TENDERS FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM: POWELL STREET RECONSTRUCTION - Tender # 2010-07 Tender forms may be obtained from the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, 1702 9th line, Beckwith Township, Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at 9 a.m.

THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. Further information can be obtained by contacting: Darwin Nolan Cynthia Moyle Public Works Superintendent Chief Administrative Officer 613-257-1810 613-257-1539 1-800-535-4534 1-800-535-4532 613-257-8996 (fax)

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BY SUSAN TENNANT Juno Award winner Jenny Whiteley invites all to her fifthannual Elphin Roots Festival on Saturday, June 26 from 2 p.m. to midnight.

This one-day festival features some of North America’s top performers. As “roots” in the title suggests, this festival’s strengths are acoustic playing, harmonies and enough original music to reconfigure your musical mental playlist. In Lanark Highlands, this mini festival is situated among rolling hills, grass and trees – the perfect ambiance to highlight the natural sounds being offered.

It’s a great spot for the entire family as the younger generation can run and play, all within constant site of their parents.

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Local musicians Dave Balfour, Bill and Emily Cameron, Jill Zmud and Lindsay Ferguson will entertain festival goers while the likes of Jim Bryson, Terry Joe Banjo, Peggy White, Doug Paisley, Joey Wright and Notre Dame De Grass, to name a few, set up as feature acts on the main stage.

In case of rain, Whiteley has arranged for the use of the McDonalds Corners Agriculture Hall a mere 10 393139-23-10 minutes away.

As with any outdoor festival, it is advisable to bring your own chairs, blankets, water bottles, sunscreen, etc.

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Orchids in bloom in Lanark Highlands The wait is over for the blooming season of the Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchids at Purdon Conservation Area in Lanark Highlands. The plants are budding and five per cent have fully bloomed. Peak blooming will occur by mid-June.

One of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County, this idyllic site is home to the largest colony of Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchids in Canada. Each year, Mississippi Valley Conservation (MVC) celebrate the start of summer with this glorious explosion of colour at the conservation area – a truly amazing legacy of local stewardship pioneer, Joe Purdon.

MVC owns and operates this wonderful site, purchasing it from Joe Purdon in 1984 with the help of the Nature Conservancy of Canada. It was his care of the few dozen plants he discovered on his property in the 1930s that nurtured this natural wonder into the largest colony of Showy Lady Slipper orchids in Canada. MVC carries

on Purdon’s wish of preserving the colony for future generations.

This unique wetland habitat is located north of the village of Lanark off County Road 8. Visitors can stroll along the boardwalk for an up-close view of the flowers.

Interpretive signs lead you through the site identifying plants and wildlife abundant at Purdon Conservation Area. Discover the woodland that surrounds the wetland and orchid colony by walking the forest trail a 1.3 kilometre loop. Stop for a rest and a picnic beside Purdon Lake.

The boardwalk, parking lot and washrooms are wheelchair accessible and bus tours are welcome.

The Annual Orchid Festival hosted by the Lanark Highlands Business and Tourism Association is slated for June 19 and 20. Ted Mosquin and MVC staff guides will be on site for the event.

Visit the MVC website at www. mvc.on.ca or call the Bloom hotline

at 613-259-5307 ext. 500 for regular updates on the blooming status of the orchids.

Submitted by the Mississippi Valley Conservation.

Youth Action Kommittee of Perth and District

Draw winners

Perth Lions Club “300 Club” draw Winners in the Perth Lions Club “300 Club” draw for the week of May 29, 2010, were: Rene Saumur, Faye Barker, Carolyn Whitehouse, Marion Bell and Helen Rutledge.

Winners for the week of June 5 were: Aubrey Churchill, Lil Mackler, Roger Graham, Marie White and Kim Suter.

Knights of Columbus 150 Club draw Recent winners in the Knights of Columbus 150 Club draw included: week one, Bill Blair and Donna Byrne; week two, Edna Coutts and Dorian Lamarche; week three, Terry Burt and Mary Jo Duncan.

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The Celtic Heritage Fiddle Orchestra entertained fans with a variety of songs, including Canadian folk song ‘The Log Driver’s Waltz’, at the EcoTay Education Centre on June 5 before legendary cowboy Skip Gorman took to the stage. Andrew Snook photo

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NOW HIRING Full Time Produce Clerk Baker/Decorator General Merchandise/Health & Beauty Manager GM/Health and Beauty Clerk Grocery Clerk Meat Cutter Successful candidates will have a minimum 3 years experience in a retail food environment. Leadership experience and exceptional customer service. Will be able to work in a fast paced environment.

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SPYING FOOD SECURITY The St. Paul’s United Church Youth Group recently hosted a successful trivia night that was attended by more than a hundred people and raised $1,370. Half of this money was shared equally between the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry and the Perth and District Food Bank, while the other half was retained for youth group activities. Back row, from left: Mesha Sumerville, Sam Draffin from the Lanark Highlands Food Pantry, Lois Perreault from the Perth Food Bank and Mya Bracegirdle; front row, from left: Nigel Wilson, Derek Oliver, Matthew Lintaman, Vincent Bracegirdle, Brandon McPhee and Austen Warren.

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Survivors Abreast welcomes you!

The students of St. John Catholic Elementary School in Perth are thrilled to announce that our new playground is now complete!

The many volunteers and students, who helped construct the new playground at St. John’s on Build Day Saturday, May 29!

Celebrate life with 75 breast cancer survivor teams from around the world as they race in the 2010 International Dragon Boat Festival at Del Crary Park, Peterborough.

We have so many people to thank, including

• The Let Them Be Kids Foundation • Our 200 volunteers that constructed our new playground on Build Day! • Our local fallen heroes, Flying Officer William Kyle and Corporal James Michael McGlade, as well as local veteran Corporal Francis DiCola, to whom our playground is dedicated • Our more than 300 generous supporters who contributed time, talent and money to make our dream of a new playground come true!

www.survivorsabreast.com The International Dragon Boat Festival would like to thank its generous sponsors

Thank you all and God bless you!

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Night sky offers reflections on creation

First Baptist Church Religion Today Both of these are questions; one question is humanity’s; one is God’s.

The psalmist asks: “When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you art mindful of them, mortals that you care for them?” (8: 3, 4).

See that smudge of light high in the northern sky toward midnight? Your binoculars will turn it into a tiny oval. Here is where imagination can take over. Why not leave earth at, say, the speed of light, a million kilometres every four seconds?

In two seconds you are past the moon. Nine minutes will see you covering the equivalent of the sun’s distance from us. To reach

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NOTICE

To Corporation Members of the PERTH AND SMITHS FALLS DISTRICT HOSPITAL

Local Gideons hold banquets The Lanark Camp of Gideons held its annual appreciation banquets in Perth at St. James the Apostle Anglican Church on May 7 and at Bethel Pentecostal Church in Smiths Falls on May 8.

The speaker for our banquets was Peter Marshall, director of ministries division for Gideons International. Marshall shar-ed some very interesting stories of how God is working in the hearts

and lives of children and adults in other countries.

The Lower Lights entertained guests with several musical selections appropriate for a Gideon dinner.

The banquets were attended by about 300 supporters, including pastors and funeral directors.

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell and his wife attended and brought greetings from the town of Perth.

All funds raised will be used to purchase 6,000 scriptures, that will be placed anywhere doors are still wide open and happy to receive the word of God. The Gideons thank everyone who attended the banquets and supported the work done throughout the year in Lanark County.

Submitted by the Lanark Camp of Gideons.

Annual General Meeting The Annual General Meeting of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Corporation will be held at the Smiths Falls Site, Smiths Falls, ON (60 Cornelia Street West), in the Main Boardroom on Tuesday, June 22, 2009 at 16:00 hours.

Lions learn about low vision The first Perth Lions Club meeting in May was a spouses night held to thank our spouses for their support in helping members complete club work all year. The very informal night was attended by the spouses of members and the members of the Perth Lioness Club. The group enjoyed a tasty meal, prepared by Sally Jones, and her helpers.

Some business was taken care of and then seven chevrons were handed out for years of service in the club. Awards were given to Gerry Saumur (45 years), Ken Beesley, (35), John White (30), John McConnell (30), Richard Thomson (20), Cecil Forrest (15) and Ken Kanelakos (10). An award was given to first vice president

Yvonne Connaty-Mahoney for sponsoring three new members in the 2008-2009 year. The Lion Tamer award for six years of service to the club went to Bonar Blair. A Helen Keller Fellowship Award was presented to a very surprised George Callan.

Tickets for door prizes were drawn by immediate past president Donna Beauvais and Connaty-Mahoney distributed the prizes. Many thanks to the business that donated door prizes.

The speaker at the May 17 meeting was Kerry Durant, a lowvision consultant at the CNIB and with her were Gayle McGuire and Nicole Gerhold. Durant brought with her various forms of help for low-vision people, including magnifiers, glare-reducing glasses and pamphlets.

A donation from the Perth

Lions Club was made to a legally blind student to assist with the extra funds required for the special hardware and software programs he needs to purchase because of his low vision. The supplies will enable him to attend first year of college.

The club is also obtaining a defibrillator for the hall. In the next few months, women’s washroom will be renovated.

The cement lions that belonged to the late member Harry Perkins have been generously donated to our hall by Sally Jones.

Perkins would be pleased at this donation.

Don’t forget the garlic festival, the names of people volunteering for the event were taken, and a surprise national high-class event is being planned for the festival.

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St. Paul’s United Church

COME AND JOIN US AT:

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25 Gore Street West Rev. Alan P. Boyd, M.A,, Th.M. Director of Music: Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O

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Civic #2250, County Road 31, Winchester, ON 613-774-7000 or 1-800-567-1797

Sunday, June 13 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.

11:00 a.m. Fellowship Community Dinner Saturday, June 19 4:30 - 6 p.m.

More than 300 vehicles and equipment from Federal Government and others Primary list at: www.rideauauctions.com

Where we Believe, Belong, Become Rev. Doug Stiller - Interim Pastor Sunday 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 160 Wayside Dr., RR 6, Perth, ON Church: 613-267-3295 See Web page for details of programs - www.gtpcperth.com

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that little oval, our neighbouring galaxy, just continue at the same speed for 20,000 centuries. By then, things won’t look much different from here and still, you haven’t covered much ground.

That galaxy is the nearest to us of 100 billion more.

“Who are we?” Why, someone who can observe these wonders and pose these questions. “What are humans?” Those of whom God is “mindful.”

There is another question: God prods Job over the limitations of human understanding, pointing to some familiar star clusters of our long, cold night: “Can you bind the chains of the Pleiades or loose the cords of Orion? … Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? Can you establish their rule on the earth?” (38: 31, 32).

To the first question, the answer has to be no, as expected.

It seems to be another of those intimidating “What is humanity” moments.

But take the second of this pair of questions. No wonder the 19th psalm says of the stars, “There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice is not heard; yet their voice goes out through all the earth and their words to the end of the world.”

Is this not a challenge to seize the idea and aspire to what it says? To know the ordinances?

To establish their rule? For all this, Christ came into the world, the very one who taught that we should pray for that very thing: “On earth, as it is in heaven – Your will be done!”

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Every season offers night views of the sky. In the winter, when it’s clear, it is very clear. But the frigid air that accompanies the open sky can drive you indoors.

It’s worth having a look then, even if the telescope’s eyepiece and adjustments take a toll on exposed faces and fingers.

Come summer, the overhead show’s lineup changes. Some of the winter’s prominent constellations are on display at inconvenient times, if at all.

Still, the more northerly groups always invite our gaze, though we must allow for shorter nights and often hazier skies.

Paying attention up there yields other occasional treats, such as meteors, auroras, fireflies, artificial satellites and none-ofthe-aboves.

When the stars are mentioned in scripture, we feel that we are reading about things that remain unchanged over these thousands of years, compared to events on earth. In the Bible’s first creation story, the coming of the sky’s familiar features seems rather understated. This sounds like an afterthought: “(God) made the stars also” (Genesis 1:16).

There are other creation stories of more imagination, provocation and challenge: “The heavens are telling the glory of God and the dome proclaims his handiwork” (Psalms. 19:1). The heavenly bodies star in several stories from Balaam to Bethlehem.

Two remarkable verses draw our attention upward into the night sky (and down again).

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Sunday, June 13 9:00 - 9:55 a.m. N.I.N.E. Worship (Nursery & Children’s Church available) 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Sunday School & Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship “Let’s See The Big Picture of Jesus”

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Drummond & North Sts. Minister: Rev. Marilyn Savage; Organist: Ann Savage

Sunday, June 13 11:00 a.m. - Worship service and Sunday school multi-age program. Nursery available.

Coffee hour Friday mornings 10: a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please check the website for info on youth group, Bible studies and other ministries, www.standrewsperth.com.

Audio loop system • 613-267-2481 A warm welcome to all!

“For thus saith the high and lo y One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” Isaiah 57:15

Sunday Meetings 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Gospel Meeting Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m.

Prayer Meeting and Bible Study

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First Baptist Church 17 D’Arcy Street, Perth • 613-267-2023 Seeking, Serving & Sharing Our Saviour Minister: Rev. Frank Morgan, B.A., B.D.

Sunday, June 13 10:30 a.m. - Morning worship and Holy Communion. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: “A Pastor Pronounces”(1st Corinthians 7: 1-40) Nursery provided. All welcome.

Wednesday, June 16 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Next Community Dinner: Saturday, June 26, 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Donations accepted.

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Exciting Asbury Free Methodist Church

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St. Augustine’s of Drummond Anglican Church, Cty. Rd. 10 & Richardson Rd. 2nd and 4th Sunday, Eucharist 9:15 a.m.

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The death she “Yes, indeed speaks of greatsometimes dreams ly affected Canado come true! We dians and Perth are going to Eurwas not exempt ope!” These words from the grief could have been caused by it. The spoken a month first major battle ago by students of faced by Canadians Perth Collegiate as was in the Ypres they prepared for salient in 1915. a trip to France, Many Perth and Belgium and Holarea men became land.

But they casualties during were not.

The this battle. Among words were written them was Private 82 years ago by Archie Sinclair of Miss Robertson, a Perth. history teacher at The 26 year old Perth Collegiate, Progressing History Sinclair, who was a and they appeared former student of in the school’s commencement magazine, The the Collegiate, was among the first men in Perth to enlist in 1914. He Argus.

Despite the era we live in, we was involved in an action to hold never lose the excitement of our a farm house between St. Julien first trip to Europe and perhaps and Langemarck but he was for some of us it will be our only ordered to evacuate. During the trip to that continent. Like Miss evacuation he was wounded and Robertson, I am a history teacher eventually killed by the enemy and being able to accompany while attempting to surrender. an outstanding group of PDCI Miss Robertson, one year after students to Europe was a pleasure the opening of the Menin Gate Memorial in Ypres, visited it for me.

I am not sure if Miss Robertson, and found the name of Archie in 1928, was accompanied by Sinclair inscribed on one of Perth Collegiate students on her its panels. We too found Archie trip through Europe. Throughout Sinclair’s name and were able to the three pages of her vivid take photographs and to make a commentary about the trip, she charcoal rubbing of it.

The Menin Gate Memorial writes of “we” but does not make it clear as to who is accompanying commemorates the more than 50,000 Commonwealth soldiers her.

Regardless of who traveled with who died with no known grave. her, she was an ambassador of It is sad to think that these the Collegiate to Europe like the men died for their country and recent group were ambassadors. compounding the sadness, is that During that roaring decade, no one knows where these men Miss Robertson visited the are formally buried, if at all. At Louvre, which she described as Tyne Cot Cemetery in Belgium, “perhaps the finest art gallery the largest Commonwealth cemein the world.” Mona Lisa smiled tery in the world, there are nearly enigmatically at Miss Robertson 12,000 burials with more than and waited patiently for more 8,000 of the graves unidentified.

Continuing our journey, we than eight decades to give us the same enigmatic smile. Did she travelled to Holland to Miss realize that we, too, were from Robertson’s “magnificent city of Amsterdam.” In Holland, Miss Perth Collegiate?

Following in Miss Robertson’s Robertson was more enthralled footsteps, we visited Paris, her with the rural area where the women wore “long full skirts, “city of light.” “...and how the lights do glitter aprons and lace caps” and “clatter at night,” wrote Miss Robertson over the cobblestones in wooden in 1928 and we, too, experienced shoes.” Perhaps we did not go to that glitter. Enhancing the the right area or perhaps it is a experience for us was being atop sign of change but we did not see the Eiffel Tower at night in late this image of the Dutch woman.

April. One young lady bounced The only wooden shoes we saw with excitement and excitedly were in the souvenir shops.

Miss Robertson left Europe proclaimed, “I’m on top of the Eiffel Tower!” The lights will not from the French port of Cherbourg and sailed to Quebec. Upon be forgotten.

“Our day on the battlefields arriving at Quebec, she remarked, will not be forgotten,” Miss “What a contrast between our Robertson wrote sombrely. She, modern methods of travel and like us, visited the fields of that wearisome six weeks’ voyPasschendaele and Ypres; fields age made by so many of our where many Canadian soldiers, great-grandparents.” Yes, what a including those from Perth and contrast as we made the trip from Switzerland to Montreal in about area, sacrificed their lives.

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Talk will highlight the unique relationship between Finland and its forests Finns are passionate about their forests, and Lanark County residents have an opportunity to gain insight into this relationship thanks to a special visit by the Finnish Ambassador to Canada.

On Thursday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Almonte Old Town Hall, Ambassador Risto Piipponen will explain how in Finland, forests are not just trees. The Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County is hosting the event in partnership with Lanark County Tourism, the Town of Carleton Place and the Town of Mississippi Mills.

“Our council is always looking for ways to explore best practices of others, and to investigate different levels of resource stewardship while considering what our landscape has to offer,” said Franziska von Rosen, stewardship council chairperson.

“We are delighted the Finnish ambassador to Canada has agreed to offer insights into his country’s diverse use of forests.”

In Finland, more than half of the forests are privately owned and the country has a longstanding custom that provides access for everyone, except to those lands set aside for full protection by the government.

“Societies and countries, because of geography, history and circumstance, tend to view and use their natural resources differently,” adds Paul Egginton, stewardship council member.

“Finland’s geography and environment are similar to Canada’s in many ways, but their relationship to the forests is much more complex.”

Forests are an important element of the Canadian economy and identity, but for Finland they play a broader role in daily life – not just economic, but social and ecological as well. The forest industry (lumber, pulp and paper and the manufacturing that supports it) is the second-largest sector in the national economy.

Wood-based fuels account for

a fifth of the total energy consumption in Finland and 40 per cent of the heating energy used in private homes.

Forests also provide food, such as mushrooms (360 million kilograms annually), berries (40 million kg) and wild game. Most of those harvests are for family consumption.

“Canadians tend to think we utilize our forests fully for recreation and outdoor pursuits, but is this really true? Not if you compare us to Finland,” says Mary Vandenhoff, stewardship council member. “A staggering 97 per cent of Finns spend time in outdoor pursuits, with 75 per cent of this taking place in forests.

Two out of three Finns visit forests weekly! “ All are invited to come and learn more about Finland’s broad interpretation of forest values on June 17. Admission is free.

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A MURAL OF REMEMBRANCE Perth and District Collegiate Institute students Kizi Spielmann Rose, 18, and Willow Weber, 18, work on their mural for Legion Branch 244.

The mural will be honour the Canadian soldiers of both World Wars.

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Last jamboree of the season

There will be the trimmings. a Saturday jamTickets are $10 boree on June in advance and 12 and all muat the door are sicians are wel$12 and you can come. This will pick them up be the last one at the Legion man Ladies Auxiliary Group for the summer before it begins lounge. All are welcome to join Service) 7 p.m. at the Snow Road again in September. in. For more information, call Community Centre.

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• The Perth Historical Society Barbecues Events will welcome historian and author Glenn Lockwood, speakOn Friday, June 11 and each Don’t forget the bid euchre each ing on Perth’s St. James the following Friday, there will be a Tuesday and Thursday evening Apostle Anglican Church and barbecue from 4 to 6 p.m. with hot beginning at 7 p.m. in the lounge. its connection to the history and dogs and hamburgers available at Your support of all these early development of the town at very reasonable costs. functions is essential to the its meeting at the Perth Museum Speaking of barbecues, the continuation of our organization.

(11 Gore St. E.) at 7:30 p.m. The ladies’ auxiliary is putting on a Please participate and help us society’s new website for Perth hip of beef barbecue on Saturday, obtain our objectives. and area history will also be June 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. with all Lest we forget. unveiled. The web site is to be released later this month. There is a toonie entrance fee.

• A presentation about the Rotary Club of Perth’s Guatemala eye clinic will take place at the Perth Legion hall (26 Beckwith St. E.) at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome and coffee will be served. For Wild Wing is an Ontario based, licensed, quick service, information, call 613-264-1559.

Community bulletin board To advertise a non-profit community event, e-mail events@ perthcourier.com and we would be happy to include it in the Community Bulletin Board as space allows.

vites people to join Maberly United Church as it celebrates its 125th anniversary at 11 a.m. Guest minister Rev. Mac Steinburg will speak, with a lunch following at the Maberly Community Hall.

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Monday, June 14 • Active Seniors Coalition at Watsons Corners Hall at 11 a.m. • The regular monthly meeting Bring a brown-bag lunch. For of the prostate cancer support group will take place at 2 p.m. at information, call 613-259-5447. the Lanark, Leeds and Grenville Saturday, June 12 District office of the Canadian • St. James the Apostle Anglican Cancer Society (in Dufferin Church (12 Harvey St.) will host a Square, Perth). community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.

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Thursday, June 17 • Active Seniors Koalition hosts shuffleboard at Watsons Corners Hall at 11 a.m. Bring a brown-bag lunch. For information, call 613259-5447.

Friday, June 18 • The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 395 in Lanark will hold its monthly euchre night at 7:30 p.m., with a light meal and prizes.

We are looking for an owner/operator in the Perth area to become part of the fastest growing restaurant franchise in the country. We have secured an excellent location in Dufferin Square on Hwy 7.

Saturday, June 19

TOYING WITH HIS OPTIONS Sawyer Conboy, 3, points out a red pick-up truck during the toy sale fundraiser held Saturday, June 5 at the Perth Civitan Hall. Proceeds went towards the Plowman’s Association’s 50th anniversary celebration of the Queen of the Furrow.

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If you are interested in one or more of these areas, please call Martin Winges at 613-749-9464 or send an email to wildwingottawa@rogers.com. www.bestchickenwings.com 394377

• The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 395 in Lanark will hold its monthly birthday party starting at 2 p.m. with live, local entertainment; all musicians are welcome. Lunch will be served.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 13 • 2-4 P.M. 185 Maple Hollow Lane, Dalhousie Lake - $249,000

Follow 9th Concession from Watsons Corners Rd., then left onto Maple Hollow Lane, stay right to #185. Fourseason getaway. Newly renovated 3 bedroom home with vaulted pine ceilings, open concept, large master bedroom with balcony enjoying fabulous up close view of the lake, insulated attached garage and workshop. Enjoy fishing in the summer, skiing at Calabogie in the winter and peaceful days all year round.

CALL or EMAIL - Julia Scotland 613-328-3635, julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

IN TOWN

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

Custom-built executive level 3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow, beautifully finished with spacious kitchen featuring granite counters, granite top island and maple cabinetry. Hardwood floors throughout with ceramic tile in foyer and bathrooms, master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite with main floor laundry.

Finished lower level with natural gas fireplace and dry bar, sparkling pool with great decking, covered verandah, stone facade and double attached garage with worshop area. Great location a stone’s throw from the golf course. $339,000 • Norene Allan, 613-812-0407 • Christian Allan, 613-207-0834

16 Polk Crescent, Portland-on-the-Rideau - $259,000 Make a point to visit this lovely home on a generous 1.46 acre lot in a quiet subdivision minutes from Big Rideau Lake. Keep your boat at the marina – just a 3-minute walk away. This bright and sunny home features open concept kitchen with new appliances included, eating and family room with terrace doors to the private deck, formal dining room, 4-pc bath, main-floor laundry, bright living room with bay window, 3 ample bedrooms with an ensuite off the master. The double car garage and full basement (awaiting your design) complete this wonderful package.

CALL or EMAIL - Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

2791 Hwy. 15, Big Rideau Lake - $219,900 Amazing opportunity to own Big Rideau waterfront at a fraction of the price. This property offers many possibilities – the older home features three bedrooms, original gorgeous solid maple flooring, banister and baseboards, an amazing long sunset view up the Rideau, a dock just waiting for your boat as well as offering excellent highway exposure. Make this your home/business on the water and enjoy the best of both worlds. CALL or EMAIL - Julia Scotland 613-328-3635, julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

2 bedrm bungalow in town. 4-pc. bath, main-flr laundry, eat-in kitchen, EBB heat, 200 amp service, crawl space, carport, steel roof, all appliances include. Close to schools, churches and downtown. $195,000. Call Joanne, 613-812-0505

IN TOWN

IN TOWN

INCOME PROPERTY

BUSINESS FOR SALE

IN TOWN

TAY TERRACES – End unit, ground floor – 2 bedrooms, large kitchen, very spacious – walk out your door to the river.

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

Riverfront Condo in Carolina Court!

Premium end unit location on the top floor. Light and bright, spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, in-unit laundry, great views from your balcony! $212,000.

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

1½ storey home in Perth, walking distance to downtown, golf course and park. Sunroom, eatin kitchen, dining rm & living rm, a 2-pc. bath, 2 bedrms, 4-piece bathroom, full insulated basement - newer roof, some new windows, 200 amp, great neighbourhood. $239,000.

Call Joanne, 613-812-0505

DUPLEX IN PERTH - $169,900 - 3 bedroom with basement and 1 bedroom, across from Code’s Mill Inn and Spa. MLS# 745872.

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

Thriving floral and gift business in downtown Perth. Be your own boss and cash in on the upcoming tourist and wedding season with this delightful business located in one of Perth’s lovely heritage stone buildings.

Complete with a history of impressive sales, staff, new inventory, point of sale cash system, display furniture, cooler, signage, equipment and interactive website – don’t miss the opportunity to buy this turn-key business. CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

INCOME PROPERTY

OUT OF TOWN

SMITHS FALLS

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

TRIPLEX - RIDEAU FERRY - Spacious units on the Rideau Ferry Road in a beautiful location across from Rideau Lake! 2, 2 bedroom and a one bedroom. Cathedral ceilings, pine floors, updated! $229,000.

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

$132,500 - Charming 3 br home in Lanark Village, large bright kitchen and dining area, French doors to family room and patio doors to a large backyard, main-floor laundry, double attached garage with workbench and rack shelving, numerous upgrades. MLS #748160.

Call Oral Pretty, 613-264-1023

127 Elmsley St., Smiths Falls - $174,900 Four bedroom, two bathroom Victorian red brick home in the heart of Smiths Falls is ready for a family. This tastefully decorated home has large rooms, high ceiling, hardwood floors, detached garage and walkout to the driveway and backyard perennial gardens from the large eat-in kitchen. Make time to preview this lovely home. CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

$264,900 - Well maintained 3 br, 3 bath bungalow on 6.25 acres, ensuite, main-floor laundry, 20 x 14 ft covered deck, 3-car garage and workshop plus carport, air-to-air heat pump and central air, full basement with 2-pc bath, lots of inclusions, trails through property. MLS #754391.

Call Oral Pretty, 613-264-1023

$209,900 - Gorgeous 4 br, 3 bath home only 20 km from Perth and Smiths Falls, beautiful new kitchen and second floor bathroom, formal dining room and large living room and family room, lower level rec room withwoodstove, 2-car garage, aboveground pool, new flooring an fireplace and much more. MLS #754741.

Call Oral Pretty, 613-264-1023

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

194 acres - Very private! Large farmhouse substantially renovated – 4 bedrooms, full bath and laundry on the main level – huge living and dining rooms – stone fireplace with new insert. $329,900.

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

$85,000 - Affordable 1½ storey home in Lanark Village, large family room, main-level bedroom and loft bedroom, paved driveway to a 3-car garage with a large loft and separate hydro service, new oil furnace 2010, tank 2007. MLS #751424.

Call Oral Pretty, 613-264-1023

$214,900 - Great little hobby farm with 3 br brick home on almost 10 acres minutes from Smiths Falls, mature trees, open fields, barn 1½ car garage, updated kitchen, main-floor laundry, airtight woodstove, house set back from the road. MLS #760404.

Call Oral Pretty, 613-264-1023

Edge of Town - $229,000 - Immaculate sidesplit - very private backyard - totally updated - newer kitchen, baths, flooring, windows and doors - just move in. MLS# 757582.

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

GORGEOUS AND IMMACULATE BUNGALOW 15 MINUTES TO PERTH with totally finished walkout lower level – Private setting. Top quality. Stunning master suite. Awesome views and superb design and finishings. $318,000.

MLS# 751448 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

$219,000 - Private, quiet, year-round home on Mississippi River, 3 br bungalow with eat-in kitchen, dining/living room with hardwood flooring, main-floor laundry, large lot, full finished basement, 16 x 20 ft. workshop with loft, very peaceful location. MLS #753467.

Call Oral Pretty, 613-264-1023

Crozier Road/Bob’s Lake - $63,500 12-acre parcel with water access on Bob’s Lake.

Choose from many building sites on the property with four-season access on a paved road. As an added bonus enjoy use of a shared 7-acre parcel with frontage on Bob’s Lake only a 5-minute walk away. CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

137 Beek St., Rideau System - $149,000 SWEET COTTAGE - SWEET PRICE! On the RIDEAU west of Merrickville, this pretty 2 bedroom cottage is completely furnished for your move-in enjoyment, the dock is in and waiting for your boat!

This is a nicely landscaped lot with septic, well and two extra sheds for storage. You can’t beat the price.

CALL or EMAIL - Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

Crow Lake Road, Bob’s Lake - $169,000 Looking to live on the water? This 2-acre lot on Bob’s Lake is ready for your dream home.

Completely landscaped with flowering apple trees, shrubs and lawn, rocky shoreline and a forest buffer before the paved road make this an ideal location. The surrounding affluent neighbourhood will add value to your new home. CALL or EMAIL - Julia Scotland

613-328-3635 • julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

CHRISTIE LAKE – great waterfront for swimming – 2 bedroom cottage with fabulous views from the deck - updated bathroom, new siding, stone fireplace. $259,000.

Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613 326-1361

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

TOTALLY UNIQUE PROPERTY – RIDEAU SYSTEM 6500+/- feet of shoreline on the Lower Rideau. Great swimming off the rocky point and sandy beach area by the house. Just lovely 3 bedroom brick home located on a point almost surrounded by water. Postcard views! PLUS 164 acres of recreational land! WOW! www.64BayRoad.com • Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613-326-1361

Excellent cottage on Otty Lake, 3 bedrms, open concept, 4-pc. bath.

Upgrades include new well, pressure tank and hot water heater, new stove, new wiring, new windows. Dock and furnishings included. Summer’s here!

Call Joanne, 613-812-0505

RIVERFRONT ESTATE/RETREAT - 100 ACRES – 9 bedrooms, 7+ baths – 5 MINUTES TO PERTH. Severance potential, perfect for groups! AMAZING! www.1011ChristieLake.com Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

WATERFRONT

BLACK LAKE - NEW PRICE! Gorgeous waterfront lot on the very desirable Black Lake only minutes to heritage Perth and the quaint village of Westport. Beautifully treed and nicely elevated with a gradual slope to the pristine shoreline this lot is truly a rare find. Imagine the serenity of panoramic sunsets and the peaceful privacy this lot affords. The neighbourhood features a nicely maintained road providing year-round access, and hydro and telephone service at the lot line. $229,000.

Andrew Rivington, 613-812-3280

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

BLACK LAKE - $205,000 – open concept cute 2 bedroom cottage with 115 feet on the water and almost 250 feet deep. Large master bedroom, screened-in porch. Great access on the Black Lake North Shore Road. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361

BASS LAKE - Very private year-round home on beautiful Bass Lake. Great access within 15 minutes of Perth or Smith’s Falls, and an easy commute to Ottawa or Kingston. Nicely finished with red oak and ceramic tile throughout, large living room with with garden doors opening onto the lakeside deck, brick fireplace, and a warm colour pallet. Additional features include a full partitioned basement (with potential for a 3rd bedroom and with access to the single attached garage), lakeside screened gazebo, beautiful perennial gardens and phenomenal 110 foot x 315 foot landscaped fenced lot. $349,900. Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280

1034 Hoyle Lane, Silver Lake - $234,900 Motivated sellers want to sell this 3 bedroom, 4-season cottage. This south-facing property has 100 ft. of good level shoreline wtih dock, perfect for a summer of swimming and boating. Enter into the living room through terrace doors from the waterside deck into the large eat-in kitchen with adjoining porch, main-floor laundry/bathroom complete this living space. Two extra buildings on the property could be easily converted into bunkies for extra sleeping space.

CALL or EMAIL - Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca

WATERFRONT

3 bedrm year-round waterfront home on Pike River. Large open-concept main floor with kitchen, dining & living room, bedrooms on lower level with walkout from master bedrm, main-floor laundry & 4 pc bath, lovely setting with several outbuildings. $219,900.

Call Joanne, 613-812-0505

ACREAGE 23 Acres - Off Station Rd. on Stones Rd. $24,500 7.5 Acres - On County Rd. #8 near Watsons Crs. $34,900 12 Acres - On Upper 4th Conc. of Bathurst. $45,000 27 Acres - On Upper 4th Conc. of Bathurst. $65,000 * Sales Representative

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Call Joanne Bennell for more details, 613-264-0505

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