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Hospital faces suit from local laundry service

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By DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

News – The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is being sued by Hart Laundry Services of Smiths Falls. Though the matter is still being negotiated amongst lawyers, the suit was launched back in February of this year, which kicked off weeks of talks between the laundry and the hospital. Hart had had the laundry contract since September of 2011, and the contract was terminated on May 31, to handle part of the hospital’s laundry needs, including bed linens, towels, face cloths, and gowns. Operating room linens, emergency room linens, and other aspects of hospital cleaning were handled by Hospital Linen Services of Ottawa. HLS is now doing all of the hospital’s cleaning, “until we determine our next steps. We will probably have to go to a request for proposals,” said the hospital’s chief executive officer and president, Linda Bisonette, during an interview at the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth on Friday, June 28. “I would have loved to have kept the business in the community,” said Bisonette. “But I have to keep the hospital at the forefront of my decisions.” On Tuesday, July 2, Larry

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Hart, owner of Hart Laundry Services, which operates out of the Gallipeau Centre, the former Rideau Regional Centre, stated that “we have to be very cautious what we say. It is in the hands of legal people.” However, Hart confirmed that “we filed a lawsuit in February,” though he declined to say for how much and for what reason. “The hospital cancelled the linen contract on May 31, for Hart Laundry Services,” he said. In a later interview the same day with Tracey Gallipeau, the centre’s vice president, Hart added that “we are not going to provide a dollar amount,” but he did shed more light as to the original source of the conflict. “There is a dispute over a large amount of linen, which was unaccounted for or missing after being shipped to the hospitals,” said Hart. “We had hoped from the talks that some resolution would come forward to allow us to continue to provide both local hospitals as we truly enjoyed the opportunity to provide the service. We appreciate all of the community support we have received since reopening the local laundry service in 2011.” Neither Gallipeau nor Hart was certain as to whether the lawsuit would end up before a judge or be settled out of court.

Stewart Park Festival ready to rock and roll

SPORTS

The Perth Blue Wings have a new GM and assistant coach. — Page P14

News – Designated as one of Ontario’s top 100 festivals, the annual Stewart Park Festival is once again set to present an exciting array of outstanding musical artists July 19 to 21, including well-known Canadian performers Fred Penner and Laura Smith. Also on hand will be the Good Family, featuring Travis and Dallas Good of the Sadies, as well as a couple of Newfoundland bands, the Dardanelles and the 24th Street Wailers, not to mention local singing sensation Henry Norwood, plus many, many more. Along with the music there will be a series of workshops for adults and children, including Sound Yoga, Singing Bowls and Story-telling etc., while the popular Busy Bee children’s activity centre will

run throughout the weekend. Festival goers are also invited to visit the artisans and vendors in the Festival Market adjacent to the main stage. The Rideau Lakes Nautical Modellers Club will be on hand to demonstrate their craft in the Tay River, while the annual duck race in support of YAK (Youth Action Kommittee) will take place on Sunday, July 22 at 12:30 p.m. Those who like to combine their entertainment with a little exercise can take part in the Over the Rainbow Run, a 5k family walk and run, which begins at 9:30 on Saturday morning on Mill Street adjacent to the Wendy Laut River Stage. Participants are invited to dress up as their favourite Wizard of OZ character. This event is cosponsored by the Stewart Park Festival

and the Perth Running Goats club. Those wishing to enjoy a cold beverage while listening to the music can savour some fine local beer at the Festival’s Perth Brewery Patio on Saturday July 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Crystal Palace across from the park where some delicious pizza will be served up by John McDougall from his wood-fired oven. On Sunday festival-goers can enjoy some old-tyme music with the King of Swingers at the Festival’s Sunday Brunch buffet held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Crystal Palace. Cost is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12. Friday and Saturday evening when the music stops in the park it starts in the downtown. Festival goers can catch their favourite performer up close and

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personal at one of the smaller venues or dance the night away at the Crystal Palace party venue hosted by Lake 88.1 and Perth Brewery. After Hours buttons cost $20, which allows entry to all the venues or $10 at the door for one venue. On Saturday, July 20 folks are invited to visit downtown Perth where more than 20 local merchants will be offering fantastic deals at the first ever Festival Sidewalk Sale. Throughout the day gift certificates will be awarded randomly to individuals closest to a particular downtown landmark. Looking for accommodation? Check out the festival camping package as well as all other festival details on the festival website at www.stewartparkfestival.com. Admission is by donation.

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