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Perth - Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca Eva Sullivan sits on the pink velvet divan at the open back door of her flea market on the outskirts of Perth. It seems she’s content to watch trucks go by, chat to visitors wandering through, call to her daughter — Kathy Sullivan Stewart — (wo) maning the cash. But watch her blue eyes, see the quirk of her mouth, and it’s clear who’s boss. Sullivan and her husband Russell have raised six kids; she’s lived for the last eight decades in and around McDonald’s Corners (now in Perth), as did her parents before her. She recalled heading down south for a vacation with her husband when the kids were young, but after two days Russell felt inclined to head home…so they did. They’re homebodies. Sitting beside the flea market
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building is The Shabby Shack, a small building that originally was one of the Rideau Ferry cottages but now is a companion building to the 500 square foot flea market. It’s a cute little building, Sullivan says, recalling it took a lot of effort and a lot of cussing to get it there. It’s filled with goods, as is the main flea market. Sullivan still has a say as to what comes in through the front doors; two of her girls — Kathy, and Sue McNamara — help with the acquisitions now, and one son Michael does some of the heavy lifting, but Sullivan keeps her eye on what’s happening. She can tell you, for instance, which is the least expensive ($2), and which is the highest priced article (a butcher block at the front entrance). Sullivan’s been at this spot on the Rideau Ferry Road for about 30 years; she says it’s not
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hard finding wares. “It’s surprising how many people come here with goods. Or someone might come and say I’m moving, downsizing. I’ve got things to get rid of. We go to their home, view their stuff, and take what we want.” At one time she went to auction sales — “I used to be braver then,” she remembers. Sometimes the bidding got loud and raucous and she says she once even bid against Cliff Miller (Rideau Antiques on Rideau Ferry Road)…and won! “Something came up, a piece of majolica, he started bidding and I got it. I overheard him say ‘I’ll be darned if I’m going to bid against that little old lady.’” Sullivan thought that was sweet of him. And while old she might be — 83 — the ‘little’ of Cliff Miller’s description fits, too. Possibly four feet, eleven inches tall (but probably not), Sullivan’s the essence of the expression “dynamite comes in small packages.” As the kids were growing up, she and her husband ran a thriving live bait business. “It was big
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time,” she recalls, large silver vats full of minnows in the garage. Her husband had a 100-foot seine net on his boat and sometimes took in 1000 or so minnows in a night, “or nothing,” she says, shrugging her shoulders at the chance-like nature of fishing. He fished both the Rideau and Otty Lake. As well as minnows, “I picked a lot of worms, sometimes 1500 a night. We kept them in a fridge in the garage, sold them retail. At that time we sold a dozen worms for .25¢. “The business is gone now. There’s no demand, not as many fish in the lakes. It was time.” For a time, as well as running the live bait business, the family ran the flea market as well. “We needed the money.” But as the live bait business was waning, Sullivan’s business was growing. It was originally situated in a commercial building down the road, and eventually she moved it to her present location. What enticed her into this particular business? “We had junk in the garage and the house
which we were happy to get rid of,” she smiles that quirky smile. “It went from there; I liked the business…and it was a break from raising six children (the three others are Patrick, Shane and Sharlene). She remembers it as being “a long session (raising children), but enjoyable,” adding with a quick grin — “they’re all pretty good kids.” Sullivan married at 19 after completing one year of high school in Perth. Her first kiss, she says, thinking hard, was probably at her sister’s house on South Street in Perth after Russell started courting. He first met her delivering groceries, and the rest is history. Besides six children, Sullivan has nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren and one great-great. So today, as she sits on the pink velvet divan, and watches and nods to customers, chatting as they walk by, she keeps her eye on the ebb and flow, calls her daughter if she needs information and feels in charge as the boss woman — something she likes to think about.
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Carleton Place Pride Fest beats the heat Carleton Place - Brian Turner editorial@pdgmedia.ca
On Saturday July 20 the Carleton Place Pride Committee held their second annual Pride Fest at the new Carleton Junction Park from 11 am- 4 pm. The sweltering heat didn't
seem to slow down the crowds that enjoyed the new more spacious digs for the festival in this recently-built expansive multiuse park. Tents occupied by local vendors, community groups, and municipal services were well attended . The day’s events
Carleton Place Mayor Doug Black with CP Pride Committee member Kory Earle. Photo credit: Brian Turner.
included face-painting, a DJ dance party, a kidszone, a lip-sync battle and a performance by the Amazing Fabulettes. Judging by the number of families, the committee's goal of being an extremely inclusive family event was easily met.
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Almonte-Mississippi Iron Works, date unknown, likely late 1880-90s. The photographer, J. Townend, is James Townend, Almonte’s first photographer. He had a studio in town for many years. Photo Credit: Lanark County Genealogical Society. Photo credit: Brian Turner. PART OF THE DISCOVER COMMUNTIY NETWORK
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Town Councilors Theresa Fritz, Linda Seccaspina, Toby Randall, and Deputy Mayor Sean Redmond with Theresa's son Shane enjoying Carleton Place's Pride Fest. Photo credit: Brian Turner.
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community Wishes are not only granted in fairy tales Carleton Place Linda Seccaspina editorial@pdgmedia.ca There’s an old saying that goes: “It’s not where you are coming from, but it’s where you are going.” Many wondered who this lovely woman was that was sitting on top of one of Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. cars in the Carleton Place 200th parade last Thursday night. The more people I asked, the more frustrated I got, as no one had a clue who she was. Others began to ask me, and I knew I had to get the story. I began with Manager of Recreation & Culture Joanne Henderson and she told me that all she knew was that this woman wanted to be in the parade. Was she a former local beauty queen? Was she
a president of a local group? Joanne added that her name was Gloria, but again, that is all she had gathered. Sunday at the 200th picnic I bumped into Community Programmer Sydney McDiarmid and she had more of the story. Seems Gloria, whose full name is Gloria Schryer just wanted to be in the parade. So Sydney arranged for Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. in Carleton Place to pick her up. That’s what we do in Carleton Place– we are the town with the heart. Joanne and Sydney called me over during the afternoon as none other than Gloria was at the picnic and I had to talk to her. I introduced myself and gave her a hug and asked her why she had wanted to be in the 200th parade. The very gra-
cious woman simply said, “I just wanted to be in the parade!” She went on to tell me that she had seen the signs looking for volunteers and had called Sydney asking if she could be in the parade. Sydney immediately said yes and Gloria went about making that gorgeous blue dress she was wearing in the photo. The day of the parade Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. came to pick her up in a car and brought her to the parade destination. Upon arriving at the Carambeck Community Centre her ride was suddenly changed to one that Cinderella’s Fairy godmother would have whipped up. Gloria said her heart began to beat a little faster as the car was just perfect. They asked her if she wanted to sit in the back seat
and she said, “Oh no, I’m sitting right up on top!” Gloria had always dreamed of doing this, and because of Sydney and Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. her wish had been finally granted. August 1, 2019 will be a day that Gloria Schryer will always remember as she fulfilled something on her bucket list. She wanted to go down in history as being the belle of the ball of the parade, and that ladies and gentleman she was, and is, and will forever be. Wishes are not only granted in fairy tales, sometimes it just takes the people of a small town with a big heart to grant your wish. It’s called community– and that is what we have here in Carleton Place. Hope to see you in another parade, Gloria!!
Gloria Schryer in the Carleton Place 200th parade Aug 1, 2019. Photo Credit: John Rayner.
Perth Inside Out: Distinguished World War II Commander General Foulkes visited Perth
One of the most famous World War II commanders, Lt.-Gen. Charles Foulkes, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O. (at the time), made a visit to Perth not long after the end of that devastating war. He visited again in November of 1950, which says something of the great General’s connection to Perth as a military town. The Perth Courier of Feb. 7, 1946, carried the headline: “Distinguished Canadian Commander Pays Tribute To Lanark And Renfrew Scots.” The article quoted Foulkes: “‘There are no better troops in the world than Canadians,’ said Lt.-Gen. Charles Foulkes, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., who commanded the 2nd Division in France, and the 1st Canadian Corps in It-
aly. General Foulkes, guest speaker of the Canadian Club at their Friday meeting, was introduced by Lt.-Col. Boyd, C.O. of the Lanark and Renfrew Scottish Regiment.’” The Lanark & Renfrew Regiment dates back to Oct. 5, 1866, as the 42nd Brockville Battalion of Infantry, with eventually seven companies in the area. It was reorganized in 1897 as the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Battalion of Infantry, located in the counties of Lanark and Renfrew, and was renamed the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment in 1900. Lt.Col. D.W. Boyd commanded the regiment at the time of the Foulkes visit. General Foulkes would have been well aware of Perth’s history as a military settlement, which dated back some century and a half at that time. Also, a Perth son, Major Alex Campbell, gave his life on Dec. 25, 1943, while serving with the Ca-
nadian Infantry (Quebec Regiment). Campbell was with the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment (Hasty P’s), of the R.C.I.C. (Royal Canadian Infantry Corps), and was “Mentioned in Despatches.” He is also noted for penning the poem “Prayer before Battle” during a lull in the Battle of Ortona, Italy. The Canadian Club was a rather elitist group founded in 1892, with the intention of fostering interest “in matters affecting the welfare of Canada.” Reports on the Perth Canadian Club can be found until at least March, 1965, and many high profile speakers attended the meetings. Foulkes’ second visit to Perth was reported in the Perth Courier edition of Nov. 16, 1950 under the headline: “Hundreds Honor War Dead At Legion Memorial Service.” The story continued: “Simply and solemnly was the Remembrance Day Service held last Saturday before the ceno-
taph at the Great War Memorial Hospital, where over 500 people, mindful of the selfless sacrifices of others in the days gone by, paid tribute to the fallen dead ... That evening, a dinner was held in the Perth Town Hall, where veterans and a few distinguished guests heard Lieut.-General Charles Foulkes, C.B., C.B.E., D.S.O., and Chief of the General Staff, speaker for the occasion. Lieut.-General Foulkes introduced his address by referring to the splendid work of Canadians under his command in World War II, some of whom were present in his audience, and paid tribute to the memory of the men of the armed forces from Perth and District who sacrificed their lives for victory against the enemies of the democratic nations.” It was soon after the war that Foulkes had been appointed Chief of General Staff and in 1951, not long after his second Perth visit,
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was appointed Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. He retired in 1960, and by that time had added the medals with post-nominal letters: CC (Order of Canada) and CD (Canadian Forces’ Decoration), to the Order of Bath, Order of the British Empire, and Distinguished Service Order medals he had earned by the end of World War II. Such was the reverence of the Canadian Army for Foulkes, a section of The Royal Canadian Regiment Museum in London, Ont. features a section on the General and his role in the negotiation and acceptance of the German surrender. In addition, Canadian Army base Garrison Petawawa has an accommodation building named “Foulkes Barracks”. Like most great leaders, Foulkes had his detractors, and was sometimes criticized for a lack of leadership. However, he went on to make a
significant contribution to the evolution of the Canadian Army in post-war years. An advocate of close military ties with the United States, he showed his integrity when he resigned in 1960, in opposition to the government’s non-nuclear policies. He later taught strategic studies at Carleton University from 1968-69, and passed away on Sept. 12, 1969, at the age of 66. It is fitting that the office of The Governor General of Canada, when bestowing the Order of Canada on Foulkes, cited him “For a lifetime of service to Canada in various military posts including those of Chief of the General Staff and first Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff.” The investiture had only come on April 8, 1969, a few short months before his passing. If you have any comments or suggestions, please email me at: terry@pdgmedia.ca
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Organizers welcome whole community to Smiths Falls Pride Smiths Falls - Chris Must editorial@pdgmedia.ca As the second annual Smiths Falls Pride event approaches, memories of the first event held in 2018 still bring strong emotions to its co-chairs. Both James Ae Perkins and Heather Currie Whiting fought back tears recalling an elderly man who took the time to attend the town’s inaugural Pride event despite being unable to walk. “He was in his seventies,” recalled Perkins. “He’d probably lived a lot of his life in the closet.” The organizers also feel a variety of emotions when
recalling the community’s response to Smiths Falls’ first Pride event. Hundreds of spectators lined the streets to watch the parade last year, happy to be part of the event. “You don’t always expect that of a small town,” said Whiting. “It made me really proud of Smiths Falls that day.” This year’s event, to be held next to the water tower at Centennial Park, is set for Saturday, Aug. 10, beginning with a parade leaving from the town hall at 5:30 p.m. Activities also include a potluck dinner at 6 p.m. organized by Trinity United Church, and a dance party
from 7 to 11 p.m. featuring the music of Starfire. New in 2018 is a brief drag performance by the members of Gender Illusions starting at 5:50 p.m. The drag performers wanted to be part of the Smiths Falls event, despite having to head to Ottawa for a larger event on the same day. “People reach out to us,” said Whiting. “We got a lot of national news coverage last year because we’re a small town holding a family-friendly pride event,” added Perkins. Similar events have spread throughout the region, beginning with Lanark Coun-
ty Pride, held in Perth for the past seven years and taking place June 1 this year. Representatives of Smiths Falls Pride showed their support by attending events held so far this year in Carleton Place, Kemptville, Brockville and Gananoque. Gay (LGBTQ) pride parades trace their origins to events in New York City 50 years ago. In June of 1969, a gay bar known as the Stonewall Inn became the focus of a standoff between police and club patrons who decided to take a stand against official harassment. A police raid at the club triggered riots, marches and protests
lasting several weeks. The first gay pride marches took place on June 28, 1970 in Los Angeles and Chicago marking the first anniversary of the raid on the Stonewall Inn. How much has changed in 50 years? Being gay, said Perkins, “used to be considered a mental disease that could be cured.” Born and raised in Smiths Falls, he recalls the bullying and verbal abuse to which he was subjected to as a high school student. Today he and his husband run the Two Guys for Lunch restaurant, and “aren’t trying to hide anything.”
Young people who identify as LGBTQ today actually asked organizers of last year’s Smiths Falls Pride why such an event is needed. “Aren’t they lucky that they are growing up in a time and place where they don’t feel oppressed,” said Whiting. The message the organizers want to get across in 2019 is one of equality and inclusion. “We want everybody to be proud of Smiths Falls,” said Whiting. “Proud of Smiths Falls as a community, kind to each other, and proud of ourselves. “Let’s come down and break bread together.”
Tiny Homes: The solution to Canada’s housing crisis? Perth - Emily Must editorial@pdgmedia.ca Terrilee Kelford is a passionate advocate for tiny homes, and as chair of Cornerstone Landing and Youth Services she sees firsthand how tiny houses can solve a number of issues in Lanark County. Students at Algonquin College in Perth in partnership with Cornerstone Landing built this particular tiny home from February 2019 to its completion on June 21. It cost $78,000 to build and $5,200 for the transport trailer. It has all of the amenities of an apartment including a full bathroom, electric heating, single unit washer/dryer, a kitchen with a microwave and hot plate and a bed. “One of the concerns about multi units and the biggest complaints from tenants about multi unit apartment buildings is two things, noise and smell,” Kelford said. “So with tiny homes you get rid of both of those obstacles so if you have three
or four on a property, they’re not attached, and it reduces noise and smells.” Tiny houses are popping up more and more across the country as a solution to the current housing crisis. The city of Calgary and Edmonton are building tiny home villages for veterans. “Part of the challenge we have in Canada right now is that housing costs have just become astronomical for some people,” Kelford said. “We have, I think, 1.9 million people living in Ontario right now living in what we call housing insecurity. Meaning that they’re spending well over 30 per cent of their income on housing.” Since news broke last year about the construction of a tiny home, the group that Kelford hears from most is retired single females. Youth homelessness is a big part of the work done at Cornerstone Landing and one of their tasks is finding emergency housing for teens. “We are seeing one bedrooms for as high as $1200,
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$1300 a month in Lanark County,” Kelford said. “If they can find one for $700 or $650 plus utilities that’s amazing. Again that price is out of the market for most people on fixed incomes.” Last year Kelford presented her ideas to Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Lanark County councils and asked them to consider tiny homes. “Municipalities need to get rid of the minimum square footage requirements they have for single family
homes,” Kelford said. “Make sure they have legislation in place to allow secondary suites and consider how they can permit more than one tiny home on the property.” “Townships have a minimum square footage requirements for new buildings,” Kelford said. “In Smiths Falls its 900 square feet so you’re not allowed to build a unit under 900 square feet in Smiths Falls which I think is ridiculous.” Recently, Kelford travelled to Scotland to visit a tiny
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home village in the centre of Edinburgh created by a program called Social Bite. “Just last year they opened a tiny home village for housing for people who have experienced homelessness,” Kelford said. “They do it as
transitional housing so you can stay there for a year and a half.” The public was invited to the tiny house unveiling at the Algonquin College Perth campus on Wednesday, July 24.
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lifestyle The reality for a Parkinson’s caregiver Carleton Place - Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca
As always happens, after the recorder is turned off, then the good stuff comes out. Today, Claude Matte turns and says matter-of-factly, “I was a bad boy, you know. She kept me in hand,” nodding at Betty, his wife of 56 years. Claude takes the cloth Betty’s holding to her mouth, wipes her lower lip and hands the cloth back. Betty, 75, has Parkinson’s Disease (PD), has had for five years; for Betty, it’s progressed quickly from diagnosis to today. Claude looks after her 24/7 — he cooks, which he says he likes to do, he cleans, does laundry, takes her to the bathroom, to exercise classes, gets her up in the morning and puts her to bed at night. This routine can be tedious, usually predictable, not too stimulating…but he does it for a reason — he loves her. He remembers their first kiss five-and-a-half decades ago. She was 18, he was 21 — “you were just a baby,” he laughs. She calls him her “Earth Angel” (remember the mid ‘50s song?) Claude, 78, initially trained as a chef cook and cooked
in work-camps around Elliot Lake and Squaw Rapids, eventually heading to Two Rivers Atomic Energy Plant. He met Betty, and a short 24 weeks later they were married. He moved on to Canadian Pacific in 1964 and became a Morse code operator, then manager of marketing and sales in charge of Eastern Ontario. After a productive work life, the two bought a house in nearby Jasper but too many stairs brought them to their residence at the Gallipeau Centre where there are no stairs. They’ve been here for 10 years. They have three children, two girls and a boy, and a neat trait in Betty’s family is ‘twinness’ — Betty has an identical twin sister and Claude and Betty’s daughter has twins, too, but not identical. As well as six grandkids, the two now have two great grandkids. Claude hails from a family of 15; Betty has a mere half dozen in hers. Betty was diagnosed with PD when she turned 70. She noticed something unusual when the baby finger on her right hand twitched. “But I’m a lefty,” she laughs, eyes laughing, too. Claude under-
stands Betty, everything she says, but for others it’s difficult; sometimes her words are loud and clear (she certainly remembered when Claude first kissed her…!), and at times they are muffled, soft. A while ago she fell and broke her right hand. Now she can’t open it. But Claude has hopes that a plastic surgeon can, either by injection or surgery, release the tendons so Betty can use it again. Her balance is shaky; she does walk with help, and because she’s fallen four times Claude has taken measures to prevent any more — like no mats on the floor of their home. She uses both a walker and a wheelchair at different times but if they’re out visiting or at an exercise class, Claude watches her all the time. Claude says he doesn’t have difficulty lifting her out of a chair or off the bed; it’s different if she falls on the floor. Then she’s a dead weight. He laughs a bit, and Betty smiles when he explains that before Parkinson’s she weighed 170 pounds. Now she’s down to 128 so lifting her has become easier which is a “good thing,” Claude grins. How does a day go? Claude helps her out of bed in the morning and for him it’s of-
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ten the best time of the day. “Every morning she looks at me and smiles…she does,” he reiterates. “It keeps me going for the rest of the day.” He gets her dressed — she chooses the colours for the day (sometimes it’s his choice), and the day starts. Three times a day she takes five pills, four of them are for Parkinson’s. The pills are hard to take, Betty says. Swallowing is difficult. Sometimes she goes to an exercise class in Smiths Falls, sometimes she uses her pedal machine, a small exercise machine that sits on the floor at her feet and she bike pedals for awhile. Sometimes she reads on her iPad — mysteries and romances mostly. She’s not a fan of fantasy. Claude gets her to the bathroom when she needs to, he cooks her meals, does the dishes, any shopping, cleaning or laundry that needs to be done and when the day ends, he puts her to bed. What does he do then? “I’ll come here and sit by myself, alone.” Does he get off time? “No. I don’t need it.” Parkinson’s is a neurodegenerative disorder. It might run in families; it might not. The cause remains unknown. There is no cure. Treatment options include medications and surgery. Sometimes the progression is slow; at other
Claude Matte cares for his wife Betty 24/7 and is determined to keep her at their home at the Gallipeau Centre. Photo credit: Sally Smith.
times it’s quick. Every Parkinson’s patient is different. Families pitch in to help but often, as with Betty and Claude, there is one caregiver. Claude admits quite openly it’s a “big job. But I look after her with pleasure. “It’s hard work. No doubt about it…but I’m not complaining.” And as Betty relies on Claude, he relies on her positive attitude to get through the day. “She always says ‘At least it’s not cancer.’” Claude laughs, takes her hand. “I gotta watch her all the time, I can’t take my mind off her. If you fall too many times, I’ll put you in a home,” he teases, adding quickly and fiercely “I don’t want that. No.
No. As long as I’m living she’s staying right here.” Claude is a local hero. There are lots of them around…we just don’t see, or notice them often. As far as he’s concerned, it’s the people with the disease who are the heroes. “All those people with Parkinson’s…man!” He shakes his head in disbelief. Come out and walk at the Parkinson’s SuperWalk September 7 at Conlon Farm in Perth. Caregivers and people with PD will be raising funds for research and local programs. For information, go to http://donate.parkinson.ca/ lanarknorthleeds and come and join the fight against Parkinson’s.
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It’s hard not to be cynical when you see what’s happening in the world and the way mainstream media divides and demoralizes our society with its 24/7 socalled ‘breaking news’. We have China holding people hostage, cabinet ministers using private jets for personal business, billionaires on trial for child abuse, a President who spreads hate and masquerades it as patriotism. I guess if we don’t like we can leave. We’ve watched high ranking officers being dragged through the mud and politicians being demoted to lesser positions for standing up to ‘the club’. There are more cover ups, payouts, bailouts and lay-offs, and political leaders can’t manage to stay out of hot water for more than a couple of weeks before another scandal breaks.
In America, 1% of the wealthy have more money than 90% of the population. Trickle-down economics isn’t trickling down. Big corporations like Apple or Amazon could erase world hunger with the stroke of a pen. Prisons are the largest mental health care providers in America. The tobacco industry continues to manufacture and distribute addictive poison that kills 8 million people every year. There is also a flood of automation coming our way that no one is prepared for. Racism, addiction, depression, poverty, obesity and violence are society’s failures. As Marianne Williamson says, “Politics has become a conversation unworthy of the energies that need to emerge at this time”. Anxiety is on the rise. I’m anxious just writing this. I’m constantly flooded with images and news I’d rather not see. More whales dying, more violence, more cuts to frontline heroes like Children’s Aid Societies allowing for unbearable, violent and neglectful conditions to persist for children needing support. There is a sea of human suffering out there not to mention the
state of our planet. We need to change the dialogue and our view of one another and how we relate regardless of how industry leaders behave. It’s clear to me that political establishments are not going to change the status quo and that we the people need to guard ourselves against, as Maria Popova writes, “a media ecosystem that traffics in outrage as its chief currency.” We the people get to decide which direction to go and must remain vigilant against media groups trying to divide us into separate camps. The politicians work for us and not all of them are liars and thieves just as not all concerned citizens are upright and respectful. Not all rich people are greedy and not all poor people are pure and noble. Despite what’s being fed to us constantly we need to have and preserve our own set of eyes. This is not the time to be cynical. Am I the only one? The opinions stated in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Hometown News’ management, staff or writers.
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Local need inspires Parkinson Canada SuperWalk supporters Parkinson Canada SuperWalk, now in its 3rd year in Lanark North Leeds, takes place on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Conlon Farm, 109 Smith Drive in Perth with check-in at 9:30 am. The walk is one of 80 taking place across Canada and has been Parkinson Canada’s major fundraising event for more than 30 years. Parkinson’s, a progressive neurological disease, can affect people of all ages but is most commonly diagnosed around the age of 60. Tremor is the most well-known symptom but the significance of non-motor symptoms such as sleep disturbances, depression, apathy and vision problems are now more widely understood. The success of the Lanark North Leeds SuperWalk may be due, in part, to a world-wide phenomenon – the number of people being diagnosed has been increasing at an unprecedented rate. With more than 25 people in Canada diagnosed each day, that rate is expected to double by 2031. Age is one factor in being diagnosed. Lanark Leeds and Grenville, home to
the largest percentage of seniors in Ontario, will be no exception. It is also a rural community with the environmental risks sometimes associated with developing Parkinson’s; use of chemicals and pesticides for farming and well water. This increase will place additional demands on already scarce medical and other services. “The severe shortage of general practitioners in the area is a problem,” says Pat Evans who, along with Gayle Truman, spearheaded the first local walk in 2017. “And the lack of neurologists with extra training in movement disorders like Parkinson’s, affects the quality of life. Some people do not have even a general neurologist or need to drive long distances. Others wait months just to get an initial diagnosis.” Parkinson’s disease is also very complex, with many different presentations, and each person’s experience is different. It requires not only a well informed family physician but also a specialist who can adjust the often complicated medication routines as well as provide individualized care. Specialists may refer the person to other health professionals such as
physiotherapists, speech & language pathologists and social workers as required. Erin Myers’ father who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 41 years of age lived until he was 71. “I know that a knowledgeable family physician, a movement disorders specialist, support services and a compassionate community are all important for the person with Parkinson’s and their family,” Erin says. “SuperWalk gives us the opportunity to raise both funds and awareness, and experience a sense of solidarity and hope for the future.” For more information visit www.donate.parkinson.ca/lanarknorthleeds or call Alan Muir at 1-800565-3000 ext.3427. About Parkinson Canada Parkinson Canada is the voice of 100,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. From diagnosis to discovery, Parkinson Canada provides education and services to support people with Parkinson’s, their families, and health providers; online, by telephone and in person. Since 1965, Parkinson Canada advocates with governments on issues that matter to the Parkinson’s community in Canada. Visit www.parkinson.ca
electrolyte replenishment from excessive sweating, nor do they require a caffeine energy boost. To gain some perspective, let’s look at the real reasons that sports drinks were developed. It was 1965, the Beatles had just released “Rubber Soul” and the football players at the University of Florida were suffering from dehydration and heat stroke. It was hot in Florida and they had a crisis. Players were passing out during games. To speed their recovery a local kidney specialist named Dr. Cade developed a drink made with sugar, salt and electrolytes. Football fans will know that the University of Florida team is called the Gators. Ultimately the drink worked, fewer ball players were hospitalized for heat exhaustion. Voila, Gator-ade. When we fast forward to 2001, a company called Pepsi acquired the rights for the sports drink Gatorade and with their marketing and sales muscle, now brings in $1.3 billion in sales annually. Powerade, Coke’s version, is largely the same. Companies that market sports drinks have success-
fully positioned their product, by name and high media exposure as a vital part of a sports event. The logic does seem flawless. Sports practice, sports gear, sports drinks, right? The Canadian Pediatricians position article tries to raise our awareness of this marketing ploy, and they simply recommend water. So, which kind of water should we drink? Filtered water dispensers (such as a Brita) are widely available, and are good at removing chlorine and unpleasant odors from town tap water. As long as the filter is changed monthly, a water filter on a tap is a good first line effort at cleaner drinking water. A water filter has a number of disadvantages however. The filter does not remove lead or fluoride in the water, nor does it remove residue from pharmaceuticals that are typically found in town water. The Elkay EZH20 system is the water bottle fill station that you see in schools and hockey rinks. The principle here is simple – they reduce the enormous waste associated with thrown away plastic water bottle, and they provide
kids and adolescents with quality clean water for hydration where they need it most, at the rink and at school. The EZH20 is a filtration system that removes chlorine, lead and larger particle matter, and bacteria. The system has proven popular and has been shown to encourage hydration with water instead of sports drinks. Finally, reverse osmosis (RO) water and their dispensers can be purchased at local grocery stores like The Independent and The Garden Market. The advantages of RO water are many, as they effectively remove all chemical, pharma and bacterial contaminants. RO water is recommended for home use, and the actual cost of a dispenser and weekly refills at the grocery store and still far less than purchasing regular bottled water or sports drinks. For anyone needing the specifics of the article I am quoting, the link is: www.cps.ca/en/documents/position/energyand-sports-drinks
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Health Matters Dr. Mark Czubak
Sports drinks do more harm than good in youth, push water
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Every year our local coaches and schools educate our young people to hydrate themselves during the school day and in preparation for sporting events. After recently reading an article published by the Canadian Pediatric Society about its findings on the use of sports drinks and caffeine energy drinks as consumed by youth, I felt water and hydration was an important idea to discuss. Though we have a relatively small population, we produce per capita some tremendous athletes. The dedication of our young people and parents should be a tremendous source of pride. Athletics and the science of optimal performance should always go hand in hand. What caught my eye about the Canadian Pediatrician’s review paper was
the urgency with which they discuss the drinks that kids and teenagers very commonly consume as a significant medical and social problem. They do not mince words. As the article into states, “Both sports drinks and caffeinated energy drinks (CEDs) pose potential risks for the health of children and adolescents and may contribute to obesity. Sports drinks are generally unnecessary for children engaged in routine or play-based activity. CEDS affect children and adolescents more than adults because they weigh less, and therefore experience greater exposure to stimulants per kilogram of body weight.” The review paper then continues to say “although sports drinks are marketed to optimize athletic performance, studies showing
the benefits for children are sparse.” The doctors specify that sports drinks are “generally unnecessary for the average child in daily playbased sports.” The first choice for any young athlete should always be water for hydration. The excess carbohydrates and electrolytes that are present in sports drinks contribute only to obesity and dental cavities. In fact, all claims for improved hydration and improved performance with sports drinks or coconut water or other water replacements are not based on scientific fact. It is important to emphasize that 95 percent of our local kids and teens are playing sports for fitness, good character development and good team-building social connections. Few of our young people require
Dr. Mark Czubak has practiced at Smiths Falls Family Chiropractic and Wellness for 20 years.
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Food & Drink
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Stalwart Brewing Co. Stalwart Brewing's Adam Newlands got his start brewing his own craft on the side while working at Wellington Gastropub in Ottawa. He is co-owner of Stalwart Brewing Co. at 10 High St. Carleton Place, 613-697-5263. the relatively new brewery in Carleton Place. Newlands and a couple of his co-workers at the Wellington Gastropub began making their own suds on the side, eventually opening a mini-brew pub of their own to
supply their employer with product. Eventually, he and buddies Nathan Corey and Ed McKinley decided to turn their passion for beer into a fulltime business. They opened Stalwart Brewing in December 2015. Stalwart taps can now be found in about 40 bars and restaurants from Ottawa to Kingston, and the brewery churns out 8,000 litres of beer a month.(update these figures). With regards to their business mod-
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el, Newlands was quoted in a May 2018 Ottawa Business Journal article by David Sali saying: “I think the biggest thing for us is it’s really all about flavour first and what’s in the glass,” Newlands says. “The old model used to be brand affinity – ‘I’m the kind of guy that drinks Miller Light’ – whereas nowadays, it’s more, ‘Do you make good beer?’ Your average craft beer drinker is polyamorous – they just want a good thing, and they want to
try different stuff all the time. It’s about getting on people’s radar, having them try your beer and then being in their rotation, let’s say.” So you can see that once again in the craft brewing scene, it is a passion for quality and taste and not all about volume and profit. Here is what they say about their line of beers which changes over the seasons. Popular ones stay on their permanent brew list. My tasting notes follow:
Big Papa 5.8% - 38 IBU
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A somewhat unorthodox take on crowd-pleasing beer, this American pale ale includes peach and apricot and has notes of caramel and toast. Flavourful and juicy, yet dry and easy drinking, Papa ends with hop flavour and aroma. It’s part of our regular lineup. The Travelling Sommelier - one of their lighter pale ales for those not into the hoppier styles, it was a bit light on peach and apricot notes but was citrusy and refreshing. Down By The River 5.3% - 29 IBU We found a way to capture sunshine in a can. DBR is crisp and clean with a tantalizingly full feel through the magic of wheat and oats. Featuring a nose hinting of flowers and fresh-squeezed lemons, DBR finishes dry with a mild bitterness. We make DBR year round.
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Dr. Feelgood / Snake Oil IPA 6.8% - 69 IBU Barley, wheat and rye give Feelgood a complex dry body, but the star of the show is its unrestrained use of zingy hops offering fruit, citrus and resin to the nose and palate. We make it all the time. You can find it at select grocery stores, Beer Stores and LCBOs as Snake Oil IPA. The Travelling Sommelier - This is the first beer that made them popular and it is double hopped using El Dorado hops (delivers intense bittering quality to beer styles like IPAs and Pale Ales. The robustly fruity, almost candy-like aroma evokes everything from cherry, to peach and mango through lighter brews like wheats) and Mosaic hops (one of the most in-demand aroma hops on the market released in 2012, Mosaic presents a complex bouquet of earthy, pine, and
fruit aromas from berry to mango). First of their beers to be in LCBO, in April 2018 the LCBO said they regretted breaking the news so late, but regulations prevent any labelling that suggests health benefits from alcohol. Months later after this setback and designing a new label, the can still includes a Rod of Asclepius, the ancient Greek symbol associated today with medicine and healthcare, but they renamed it Snake Oil IPA for LCBO sales. Bad Moon Rye Stout 6.1% - 40 IBU We wondered what would happen if we put more sticky rye in a mash than we thought reasonable. This beer was the result. Born under a bad sign, our rye stout is rich and smooth, tasting of coffee, cocoa, molasses and smoke with a slightly off-dry finish. It’s always in stock.
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The Travelling Sommelier - This one is an American Wheat Ale which is citrusy and thirst-quenching . The historic building on the label is a shot taken from across the river in downtown Carleton Place. Space Dragon black IPA 7% - 62 IBU Tropical with a hint of char on the finish, supported by a distinctive lingering bitterness. Next time we can get our hands on some Galaxy hops, we’ll make it. Thriller chocolate porter 7.8% - 44 IBU With a round bitter coco taste and a smooth texture, Thriller is sure to delight seasoned and green beer drinkers alike. Our friends at Hummingbird Chocolate up the road in Almonte kindly selected and sourced the Dominican coco nibs used in this brew.
The Travelling Sommelier - I liked this one a lot! Hummingbird chocolate is also keeping abreast of business in a partnership with Canopy Growth out of Smiths Falls. Is there a new product on the horizon now that cannabis has been legalized? Dos Jefes grapefruit-vanilla IPA 7% - 61 IBU When Chris and Shane of The Wellington Gastropub asked if we could make a grapefruit-vanilla IPA for their 10th anniversary party, we said “absolutely”. It’s a bit wacky, but totally awesome. The Zigzagger IPA 7% - 62 IBU Piney in aroma, smooth in texture, The Zigzagger ends with citrus peel. The Travelling Sommelier - not as light a style of IPA but full of aromas and flavours that would pair well with fish and chips to cut the oils and refresh the palate while sitting on the patio overlooking the water! The Bachelor Double IPA 8.8% - 88 IBU A rare release from the Stalwart brewhouse redolent of oranges and stone fruit, The Bachelor is bold yet soft, feral yet refined. In store now. Bulldog Bob Brown 6.4% - 45 IBU A whack of oats gives this beer a creamy texture while a touch of chocolate malt offers a hint of mocha. On tap and in cans in Carleton Place. The Travelling Sommelier - I loved this one too. I want to compare it alongside another favourite of mine, Jeremy's Oatmeal Stout at Perth Brewery!
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New shows this fall at the Gallipeau Centre Theatre
Dream Rock has announced the first three of five awesome new shows planned for this fall at the Gallipeau Centre Theatre. We are so happy to be bringing live music to Smith Falls. We have had such great response and support from the community and beyond that we will continue on our series of world class tributes shows. For Dream Rock, September will mark one year of producing shows at Gallipeau and will they will kick of a new season with the Fall Festival Of Shows. They are tuning up the sound and juicing up the light for these next top-rated shows. The season begins Sat,Sept 29 with JERSEY NIGHTS, an exciting, dynamic, and powerful ensemble that dazzles theatre audiences with their uniquely entertaining delivery while celebrating the legendary music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons with hits such as 'Sherry',' Let's Hang On', 'Working My Way Back To You',’Rag Doll’, ‘December 63' and 'Walk Like A Man' that earned Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons their musical success. You'll also hear other hit songs that helped shape that memorable and magical era of music. This high-energy group packs dance floors as they entertain with inclusive audience participation while creating memories that will last a lifetime. As one of Canada's most accomplished and popular show bands, Jersey Nights is the essence of dynamic showmanship, hip choreography,
high energy, great musicianship, costume changes, and vocal harmony that is second to none. The Jersey Nights’ lineup is four male front vocalists accompanied by a 4-piece band consisting of guitar, bass, multi-keyboards and drum. Next Up, REPLAY, a tribute to The Beatles on Oct 19 2019. Since 2002, REPLAY has thrilled audiences at hundreds of prestigious events like the DaffodBall, in theatres all over, on rooftop concerts, Six Flags Montreal (La Ronde), the Calgary Stampede, Hatley Castle Victoria BC, many casinos (Montreal, Winnipeg, Moncton, Regina, Lac Leamy), and just about everything else in between including shows in the USA, Guatemala and Morocco. In 2013, REPLAY was the only Beatles Tribute band asked to perform at the opening and closing of the official 'The Beatles in Montreal' Exhibition at Pointe A Calliere Museum. REPLAY has played on the same stage with such outstanding acts as Michel Pagliaro, Andre-Phillipe Gagnon, Hedley, Terry Stokes, Hinder, Saving Abel, The Trews, State of Shock, Bowser and Blue, Sylvain Cossette, and many others. The four members of REPLAY have performed and toured as professional musicians and studio session players since the early 70s and have performed all over Canada, in the USA, and internationally. In March 2012 they were honoured to be personally invited by the British
Embassy to perform during British Week at the prestigious British Ball celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee to over 1,800 fans in Guatemala City. Then back by popular demand, NEW KID IN TOWN: NEW KID IN TOWN is a live musical tribute to The Eagles. This 5-piece group combines raw talent, natural showmanship, and a love of all music to generate an infectious energy every time they take to the stage. When you encompass the timeless hit songs of The Eagles (including solo top 10's from Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, and Don Henley) with the signature guitar sounds and sweet harmonies of these accomplished musicians, you end up with Canada's best tribute to the American supergroup. Attention to detail, five talented performers, plus the best songs ever written equal a thrilling musical experience. As soon as the lights come up these veteran musicians begin to form an instant rapport with any audience as they skillfully reproduce monster hits such as ‘Take It Easy’,’Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘Witchy Women’, ‘One Of These Nights’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Peaceful Easy Feelin’’, ‘Take It To The Limit’, ‘Heartache Tonight’, ‘Already Gone’, ‘Hotel California’ and many more. Earlybird tickets for all shows are on sale now, only $29.50 and they’re selling fast! Get yours in person at the Gallipeau Center Theatre 361 Queen St Smiths Falls; online at www.gallipeaucentertheatre.com ; by phone: 613-2849916
Events around the region CARLETON PLACE Sundays Blues with Redneck Limousine 3:00pm - 6:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755 thewaterfrontgastropub.ca
Tuesdays
Olde Time Bingo 7:00pm - 9:15pm Carleton Place Arena 75 Neelin St. 613-257-1690 Carletonplacecivitan.com
Wednesdays
Open Jam 9:00pm - 1:00am Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755 facebook.com/TheWaterfrontGastropub Cruise Night 5:30pm Independent Grocer Parking Lot 455 McNeely Ave my69lark@rogers.com
August 30
Lanark Laughs 8:30pm - 10:00pm Waterfront Gastropub 12 Bell St. 613-257-5755 facebook.com/TheWaterfrontGastropub
MISSISSIPPI MILLS Tuesdays Music Trivia 8:00pm Almonte Lobby Bar in Alm Riverside Inn 81 Queen St. facebook.com/almontelobbybar
Wednesdays
Duplicate Bridge Club 7:00pm Almonte Legion 100 Bridge St. 613-256-4747 Tea on the Lawn 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mill of Kintail 2854 Concession 8 613-256-3610
Thursdays
Naismith Men's Shed 1st & 3rd Thurs each month at Mamma's 2nd & 4th Thurs at the Mill of Kintail's gatehouse boardroom almontecarver@gmail.com Menssheds.ca 613-461-0013
Saturdays
Tea on the Lawn 2:00pm - 4:00pm Mill of Kintail 2854 Concession 8 613-256-3610
August 8
Movies in the Park: Wonder Park 9:00pm Gemmill Park Behind Community Ctr 182 Bridge St. Exploremississippimills.ca
August 10
Naismith 3x3 Basketball Tournament All day Almonte Community Centre 182 Bridge St. Naismithbasketball.ca Paddle for AGH Start Time TBA
Almonte Fairgrounds 195 Water St. raftraceagh@gmail.com almontehospitalfoundation.com/our-events/summer-paddle
August 11
The Brindled Cats 7:00pm - 9:00pm Almonte Lobby Bar in Alm Riverside Inn 81 Queen St. facebook.com/almontelobbybar
August 14
SING! for SchoolBOX 7:00pm - 9:00pm Equator Coffee 451 Ottawa St. randsalmonte@gmail.com 613-256-8809 jennifernoxon.com/choir
August 18
Alliance Coin & Banknote Auction 10:00am Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St. 613-256-6785 alliancecoin.com/site/landingpage.cfm
August 19
Cancer Support Group 10:00am - 11:00am Almonte Library 155 High St. 613-726-8040
August 21
Demystifying Mysticism w/ Lilly White 7:00pm Curious & Kind Heritage Mall 12B Mill St. curious.and.kind.almonte@ gmail.com
August 24
North Lanark Highland Games 9:00am - 6:00pm Almonte Fairgrounds 195 Water St. Almontehighlandgames. com Rock the Arts: Animal Adventure 10:00am Curious & Kind Heritage Mall 12B Mill St. curious.and.kind.almonte@ gmail.com Manifesting the Magic in You 12:00pm - 1:30pm Curious & Kind Heritage Mall 12B Mill St. curious.and.kind.almonte@ gmail.com LiPS Team Fundraiser: Poetry & Potluck 6:00pm Curious & Kind Heritage Mall 12B Mill St. curious.and.kind.almonte@ gmail.com
August 25
Blueberry Tea 1:00pm - 4:00pm Union Hall 1984 Wolf Grove Rd. at Tatlock Rd. 613-256-2498
August 29
Movies in the Park: The Princess Bride 9:00pm Almonte Library 155 High St. Exploremississippimills.ca
PERTH Tuesdays
Androcles & the Lion 11:00am - 1:00pm &
5:00pm - 7:00pm Michael's Table 110 Gore St. classictheatre.ca Brock Zeman 8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub 43 Gore St. E. 613-267-7994 Oreillyspubperth.com
Wednesdays
Karaoke 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 goldenarrowpub.com
Thursdays
Open Mic w/Kevin Choffe 8:00pm Fiddleheads Bar & Grill Code's Mill, 53 Herriott St. Fiddleheadsbarandgrill. com
June 26 - August 25
The Forgotten Ones Walking Tour Wednesdays to Sunday at 11:00am Thursdays & Fridays at 7:00pm Matheson House 11 Gore St. E. 1-877-283-1283 Classictheatre.ca
August 8
Vernissage & Fashion Show 5:00pm - 7:00pm Strévé Design 16 Gore St. E. strevedesign@gmail.com 613-267-0230
August 8 - 11, 15 - 18
Macbeth Aug 2 - 3, 8 - 10, 15 - 17 at 7:30pm Aug 4, 11, 18 at 1:30pm Full Circle Theatre 26 Craig St. 613-267-1884 barndoorproductions.ca
August 8 & 22
Perth Citizens' Band 7:30pm Stewart Park Herriott St. 613-256-4221 Perthband.ca
August 8 - 11, 15 - 18, 22 - 25 Salt-Water Moon Aug 8 - 10, 15 - 17, 22 - 24 at 7:30pm Aug 11, 18, 25 at 2:00pm Studio Theatre 63 Gore St. E. 613-267-7469 Studiotheatreperth.com
August 9
Jon Van Wingerden 8:00pm Fiddleheads Bar & Grill Code's Mill 53 Herriott St. 613-267-1304 Fiddleheadsbarandgrill. com David McGrath 8:30pm O'Reilly's Pub 43 Gore St. E. 613 267-7994 Oreillyspubperth.com Danielle Hewitt 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 goldenarrowpub.com
August 10
Chris Strang 8:45pm O'Reilly's Pub 43 Gore St. E.
613-267-7994 Oreillyspubperth.com Jenna Wright 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 goldenarrowpub.com
August 10 & 11
Perth Garlic Festival Aug 10 at 9:00am - 5:00pm Aug 11 at 9:00am - 4:00pm Perth Fairgrounds Halton & Arthur St Perthgarlicfestival.com
August 12
Greek Dinner at the Manor 6:00pm Perth Manor 23 Drummond St. W. 613-264-0050 perthmanor.com/en-us
August 15
Butterfly Fan Club Breast Cancer Support Group 7:00pm - 9:00pm Perth Family Health Centre 33 Lewis St.
August 16 - September 8
Deathtrap Wednesdays and Saturdays at 8:00pm Tuesdays - Sundays at 2:00pm Good Shepherd Hall, St. James Anglican Church 54 Beckwith St. E. 1-877-283-1283 Classictheatre.ca
Joseph McDonald 8:45pm O'Reilly's Pub 43 Gore St. E. 613-267-7994 Oreillyspubperth.com Under The Covers 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 Goldenarrowpub.com
August 24
Danielle Hewitt 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 Goldenarrowpub.com
August 29
Glen Tay Block Race 6:00pm Perth Museum Matheson House 11 Gore St. E. 613-267-1947
August 30
Logan Brown 8:00pm Fiddleheads Bar & Grill Code's Mill 53 Herriott St. 613-267-1304 Fiddleheadsbarandgrill. com Tom Watson 8:45pm O'Reilly's Pub 43 Gore St. E. 613-267-7994 Oreillyspubperth.com
Theatre Organ Concert 7:00pm St. Paul's United Church 25 Gore St. W. 613-485-6434 ticketsplease.ca/Tickets_ Please.html
Ted Lalonde 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 Goldenarrowpub.com
Morgan Rider 8:00pm Fiddleheads Bar & Grill Code's Mill 53 Herriott St. 613-267-1304 Fiddleheadsbarandgrill. com
Perth Fair Friday at 11:00am Saturday - Monday at 9:00am Perth Fairgrounds Halton & Arthur St 613-267-4104 perthfair.com
Stephen Mark Fisher 8:45pm O'Reilly's Pub 43 Gore St. E. 613-267-7994 Oreillyspubperth.com
SMITHS FALLS
Jordy Jackson 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 Goldenarrowpub.com
August 17
Perth Kilt Run 4:00pm Stewart Park Herriott St. Matt Dickson 9:00pm Golden Arrow 71 Foster St. 613-267-4500 Goldenarrowpub.com
August 17 & 18 Freedom Fest All Day Stewart Park Herriott St.
August 23
Shawn McCullough 8:00pm Fiddleheads Bar & Grill Code's Mill 53 Herriott St. 613-267-1304 Fiddleheadsbarandgrill. com
August 30 - September 2
Sundays Yoga in the Park 9:00am - 10:00am 2-22 Confederation Drive Saved by the Bell Cemetery Tour 1:00pm - 2:30pm Heritage House Museum 11 Old Sly's Road 613-283-6311 heritagehouse@smithsfalls. ca Smithsfalls.ca
Mondays
Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge Club 7:00pm Smiths Falls Legion 7 Main St. E. office95@cogeco.ca 613-256-4747
Tuesdays
Smiths Falls Duplicate Bridge Club 1:00pm Smiths Falls Legion 7 Main St. E. office95@cogeco.ca 613-256-4747
Wednesdays
Murder Mystery & Ghost Walk Tours 6:00pm - 8:30pm Heritage House Museum 11 Old Sly's Road
613-283-6311 heritagehouse@smithsfalls. ca smithsfalls.ca
Thursdays
Cruise Night 6:00pm - 8:00pm Walmart Parking Lot Lombard St. Movies Under the Stars 7:00pm Aug 8 - Incredibles 2 Aug 15 - Aquaman Aug 22 - The Secret Life of Pets 2 Aug 29 - Pokémon: Detective Pikachu Centennial Park 2-22 Confederation Drive facebook.com/moviesunderthestarssmithsfalls
Saturdays
Free Guided Historical Walking Tour 10:00am - 12:00pm Town of Smiths Falls Welcome Centre 77 Beckwith Street North Voyageur Canoe Tours Paddling Peril Island – 10:00am - 12:00pm & 1:00pm - 3:00pm Petite Paddling Tour – 4:00pm - 5:00pm Fun through the Falls – 5:30pm - 7:30pm Rideau Canal, Lock 31 Smiths Falls Detached 8 Abbott Street North www.eventbrite.com/o/ the-rideau-roundtable-23340286280
August 9 - 11, 15 - 17
Narnia, a Musical Imagining Aug 9 - 10, 15 - 17 at 7:30pm Aug 11 and 18 at 2:00pm Station Theatre 53 Victoria Ave 613-283-0300 Smithsfallstheatre.com
August 10
Annual Ride for Cheo Kids Sign up & registration at 8:00am The Union Street Bar & Grill 8th Annual Race the Runway 8:00am - 5:00pm Russ Beach Airport racetherunway.com Pride Parade, Potluck and Dance 5:00pm - 11:00pm Parade gathers at Town Hall Potluck and Dance at Centennial Park 2-22 Confederation Drive facebook.com/SmithsFallsPride SmithsFallsPride.com
August 16 & 17
Live at the Falls Friday at 5:00pm - 11:00pm Saturday at 2:00pm 11:00pm Gallipeau Centre 361 Queen St. 613-284-9916 Gallipeaucentre.com
August 17
Creative Arts Fair 10:00am - 3:00pm Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre 71 Cornelia St. W. 613-283-4124 smithsfallsarts.ca/arts-fair
August 21
Mobile Blood Donor Centre 1:00pm - 4:00pm & 5:00pm
- 8:00pm Smiths Falls Civitan Club blood.ca
2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
Tweed Shindig Start Time TBA Tweed 1 Hershey Dr.
Henry Norwood 8:00pm - 11:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 24
August 24 & 25
Smiths Falls Trainfest 11:00am - 3:00pm Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario 90 William St. W. info@rmeo.org 613-283-5696 rmeo.org
August 24 & 31
Illusionists: Outerbridge 2:00pm & 7:30pm Station Theatre 53 Victoria Ave. 613-283-0300 Smithsfallstheatre.com
WESTPORT & RIDEAU LAKES WESTPORT
Wednesday
Open Mic w/Shawn McCullough 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
Thursdays
Jazz w/Spencer Evans Trio 8:00pm - 10:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
Sundays
Head over Heels (Patio) 12:30pm - 3:30pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 9
Nolan Hubbard 6:00pm - 9:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN Brea Lawrenson w/Shawn McCullough 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 16
MUSICwestport Kick-Off Party 7:00pm - 11:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 17
MUSICwestport 12:00pm - 7:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 23
Halfcocked & Lonesome 8:00pm - 11:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 24
Tim Moxam 5:00pm - 8:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
August 31
Dead Root Revival ft. Tom Savage & Tony Silvestri 8:00pm - 11:00pm The Cove Country Inn 2 Bedford St. Coveinn.com 1-888-COVEINN
RIDEAU FERRY
August 10
Totally Hip tribute 8:30pm - 11:30pm CC's on the Rideau 1030 Rideau Ferry Rd. 613-267-6060 Ccsontherideau.com
August 16
The Continentals 8:00pm - 11:00pm CC's on the Rideau 1030 Rideau Ferry Rd. 613-267-6060 Ccsontherideau.com
August 17
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Fred and Willa’s Fabulous Fish and Chips; definitely worth the drive There’s definitely more than one story behind Smiths Falls newest (and many are already arguing the best) fish and chip diner. The first will tug at your heart strings and the second will make your mouth water. First the name. Fred and Willa are the parents of owner Brian Paquette and he decided it was high time that he named an enterprise after his late father and his 89 year old mother. She married Fred when she was 17 and together raised 9 children. Brian never told his mother of his plans to name this slice of fish and chip heaven after them and surprised her on opening day by taking her out to lunch there. It was a tearful and happy event. Brian knew there were good fish and chip shops in the area, but no great ones, so he put his many skills and talents to the test and the results are amazing. Their fish is haddock and it’s served in thick slabs rather than the long thin strips that some offer. Brian chose this cut because it delivers more flavour and brings a delightful texture to balance the crispiness of the battered coating. They don’t cook anything in ad-
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vance but instead batter and cook each order as it comes in. Their trade secret beer batter is made with Beau’s craft beer. It’s thick and strong enough to let you pick up the fish without it collapsing but it doesn’t overpower the flavour of the haddock. The fries are hand cut and done the way fish shop fries should be done. They are soft enough to absorb the malt vinegar but never soggy or limp. They also offer a gluten-free gravy which I sampled and couldn’t tell the difference between it and home-made roast-pan dripping delights. Their current menu is uncluttered, just like a great fish and chip shop’s should be. Other than the
fish, they offer cold drinks, chips, poutine, and some unexpected treats like Cajun fries. The prices are extremely reasonable considering the quality of the product. Single small fish and chips are just $12 and a large 2 piece order is $16. Fred and Willa’s is located at 6 Russell St East in Smiths Falls and has one small step up to the front door. They’re open Monday to Saturday 11 am to 3 pm and from 5 pm to 8 pm and on Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm (I have a feeling they might need to expand those hours as more fans discover this gem). You can also check them out on Facebook under Fred & Willa's Fabulous Fish & Chips.
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Hockey talk, absurd tales and the occasional beer review is the theme of an upcoming podcast co-hosted by Carleton Place Senior Hockey League (CPSHL) president John Edwards. “The podcast is called CP Sh*t Show,” said Edwards, whose presidency runs from spring 2019 to spring 2021. “It’s a fun, lighthearted take on everything from the senior league and other sports, to what [players] do together off the ice and life in a small town.” Edwards predicts the pilot episode will be released at the end of August in time for the CPSHL draft and start of the season, with weekly episodes released subsequently. It’s undecided where the podcast will be made available, but Edwards says most likely on a free platform.
“It’ll talk about more than just hockey in order to keep people interested,” explained Edwards, who joined the CPSHL in 2008. While the podcast is aimed at middle-aged guys who want to hear weekly break downs of the games, trending players and cheeky stories from the annual tournament in Montreal, Que., some episodes will recall stories from trips to nearby golf courses, the host’s take on local events and other things that have Carleton Place buzzing. “If I can convey how awesome the organization is, how great these people are on and off the ice – and get a chuckle out of it, then mission accomplished,” Edwards said. “We’ll also invite guest-hosts to come join us.” Edwards and two cohosts from the CPSHL
are aiming to line up a variety of local guests to feature on the podcast, such as first responders and local business owners, even if they want to talk about things unrelated to sports. “We’re thinking of doing a regular beer-tasting segment so it would be cool to get listener’s suggestions and opinions for that,” Edwards said. The inspiration for the podcast came to him and fellow players after listening to the Ron Burgundy Podcast, which stars Will Ferrell’s classic titular character comedically discussing a range of topics including bullying and psychics. “We were joking and shooting stories around and we started thinking, we’ve got a hundred of these stories,” Edwards laughed. “It was kind of a running gag for a
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Carleton Place Senior Hockey League president John Edwards (left) poses for a photo with league pal Kevin Boyce in 2017. Photo credit: Jane Hobson.
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culture Illusive illusion awes audience at the Station Theatre
Ted and Marion Outerbridge mystify with intriguing and spellbinding illusions at the Station Theatre on Saturdays, August 24 and 31 plus matinees on those days as well. Photo submitted.
Smiths Falls - Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca The eyes have it — intensely blue, passionate. When the lights come up, they watch… (Was that a frisson of excitement? Did you just shiver?) Ted Outerbridge, illusionist extraordinaire, has filled 140 Station Theatre seats Saturday nights for weeks in a row. He commands attention. Wait now…there’s a dancer — supple, bright…again with blue eyes. She’s looking at you! Marion, partner on and off stage to Ted, takes the spotlight. And the show begins… The Outerbridges will be at the Theatre every Saturday (except August 10 and 17) until the end of the month. They live in Smiths Falls now, just minutes from the Theatre, in the old Henderson house where Brooke and Brittany’s grandparents lived. Way back it was owned by Agnes Lamb, niece of Alexander Wood of Frost & Wood, Smiths Falls agricultural equipment manufacturers. Ted and Marion say it holds its own magic starting with the keyhole front door.
When moving from huge theatres of 1000 seats to the small Smiths Falls theatre, they fine tune their energy, tone down their expressions. The night of July 13, as the golden orb (a beach ball full of helium) was bouncing through the audience, it twice hit one overhead light; that wasn’t really a problem until the final onstage chat with Ted. The light only lit half of him. “The last moment was a wash,” he sighs and laughs, always aware of heading off onstage disasters. Things happen on stage — unexpected, funny — and it keeps the Outerbridges on their toes. Ted remembers performing the burnt running shoe trick (which is a feature of the show). “The little boy started crying. I felt horrible! I sped up the whole routine to make the shoe come back as fast as possible.” Marion adds that the “audience loved it. The parents were laughing tears.” But the little guy, says Ted, was sitting on the stage, blubbering “ I’m never coming here again!” Most moments are scripted and choreographed. “It’s easy to
wander off otherwise,” Marion says. But there are moments of improv, and if the jokes are good “we keep them in,” Ted adds. And they use their audience, choosing people they think will add to the show. Several times Ted heads down the five steps to the centre row of the Theatre looking for people to come onstage and help him. If it’s kids “I look for someone not bouncing up and down with their hand in the air, not looking away either. I want them to be comfortable. If they’re uncomfortable then the audience is uncomfortable. “Choosing the right people is important. I’m usually right but once in a while,” he candidly adds, there’s a certain humiliation factor. On a recent Saturday night he took a chance on the “big guy in the back row.” The group of them were pretty rowdy but when on stage “they were cool.” “You don’t know what’s going to happen,” Marion says. “That’s what makes the show exciting.” Ted still gets the jitters before a show. “If I don’t get nervous, I’m not on, it’s not a good show. I
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need to get excited. I was more nervous for opening night here in Smiths Falls because I know a large portion of the audience. My comfort level was not that high, and I didn’t know how everything was going to run,” he remembers. They have a new technical director (Tim Bisaillon) and a new illusion technician (Melissa Spence), the stage is smaller, the backstage is tiny, and the show was scaled down to fit. It all worked. Do they make a lot of money? A pretty impertinent question but Ted has an answer ready. “Marion and I eat regularly, we have a car, and the house is paid for,” he grins, admitting they don’t have a condo in the Caribbean. “But my dream was never to be a millionaire. I dreamt of touring the country, or the world, performing a full evening of magic, with wonderful people. And I like people to like the show — so the dream has come true.” One more question: could he make the Bascule bridge disappear? Sure, he says, a gleam in his eye. “Just give me a budget and it can be done.”
Family they have lots of — Ted’s father, mother, and brother are in Montreal with another brother in Toronto, and a son in BC pursuing a teaching degree; Marion’s older parents live in Dusseldorf, Germany with a nearby brother and sister. When Ted and Marion first started working together, they were billed as Ted Outerbridge and Marion. Ted changed that to Ted and Marion Outerbridge which confused her parents (as they weren’t married)…so they got married. “I got to say ‘ja’”, Ted says, in perfect German. Ted designs and builds his own illusions. It takes a couple of years to grow from idea to onstage performance. Sometimes ideas are Ted’s, sometimes Marion’s. While he’s busy designing, and managing the business, Marion is busy choreographing, making her own costumes and now has started teaching adult jazz classes in Smiths Falls at the Redeemer Dance Academy. The two work well together on stage and off, they like their chosen careers and they like their old home. All the new
friends they’ve made make grocery shopping a two-hour happening in the middle of the day, they laugh. They’re expecting to be back at the theatre next summer and have a request, and a challenge, to the people of Smiths Falls. “If anyone has old pictures of this house, please share,” Ted asks. “We want to recreate what this house was, inside and out.” So — birthday parties, gatherings on the lawn with the house in the background, inside get-togethers, anything that shows off the house. And he’s throwing out a challenge to gardeners: he expects to take one of the Garden of the Month prizes in a couple of years. Go and see Clockwork Mysteries showing at The Station Theatre Saturday nights in August (except for August 10 and 17). Marion is cut in half, Ted is tied up and removes his shackles in 90 seconds, there’s lots of audience participation, and it’s fun. For more information go to https://www. tedouterbridge.com “We love being on stage,” Ted says. “We love performing.”
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Carleton Place musician creates Fab Fem Beatles record Carleton Place - Emilie Must editorial@pdgmedia.ca
Mitch Gallant poses inside of his home studio in Carleton Place where he recorded 59 Beatles songs with female vocalists, on Friday, July 19 accompanied by his mixing board, microphone and acoustic guitar. Photo credit: Emilie Must.
Michel (Mitch) Gallant, 67, has always loved the Beatles and as a musician he wanted to try something he’d never heard of anyone doing before: inviting female singers to interpret the Beatles songbook. Using his connections within the local music scene, he found more than 40 women interested in recording their interpretations of the classic Beatles songs. “The beauty of having different women sing is that every woman singer has their own style,” Gallant said. “When people hear a Beatles song they really somehow are expecting it to sound like John Lennon or Paul McCartney so I didn’t think like that, I was thinking out of the box.” The recordings were done at Gallant’s home studio in Carleton Place. “It’s a home studio and it’s not really intimidating and this is totally something that is voluntary. I already had probably 95 per cent of the work done,” Gallant said. “I wanted to share the music I had done in multi-tracks and hear women singers.” Gallant recorded dozens of Beatles songs with his former band mate Ian
Jones singing each song. The backing tracks for the majority of songs were already recorded by Gallant, having learned the guitar, bass, drums and vocal harmonies himself. “I really made it open to both new singers who love singing Beatles music and working semi-professional singers and there’s enough interest locally that I didn’t really feel I had enough bandwidth to extend it beyond the Ottawa region,” Gallant said. “I wanted to encourage people who really wanted to sing to become involved in it.” Gallant reached out to the singers to share their experience recording with him and was surprised to hear positive reviews from each woman. “Being part of a project involving all female vocalists has been a remarkable experience!” Winnie Sanford said by email. “This being my first time recording with Mitch, he made me feel confident and knows how to enhance our sound quality for fabulous results!” “The Beatles music will live on and on, such an impact in music that may never come again,” Marleen Fawcett said by email. “Enjoyed recording with Mitch and being part of this unique project. En-
joyed listening to all the great woman singers and their interpretations of these fantastic songs.” Gallant is hoping to host an event this fall, where many of the singers he recorded with can perform their songs live and meet each other for the first time. He also plans to feature a four-piece band to accompany the singers, unlike during the initial recording sessions. “Many of the women said they had never heard of these other women singers in the Ottawa Valley so this was a great thing they got to hear,” Gallant said. “They got to network and communicate with each other.” When asked who his favourite Beatle is, Gallant said it used to be George Harrison but now he goes with Paul McCartney. However, his favourite Beatles song is one of Harrison’s: Taxman. “He (McCartney) is a wonderful musician and he’s still rocking today,” Gallant said. All 59 recordings can be found on the Fab Fem YouTube page, including the dates of each recording process and more information about each singer. Listeners will hear a variety of styles including country and jazz.
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business Federal Green Party candidate ready to deal with issues “GREEN PARTY IS NOT JUST A CLIMATE CHANGE PARTY”
Federal Green Party candidate for Lanark Frontenac Kingston, Stephen Kotze, introduced himself and spoke at a Meet and Greet in Carleton Place July 24. Photo credit: Sally Smith.
Regional - Sally Smith editorial@pdgmedia.ca The questions were good at Federal Green Party candidate Stephen Kotze’s Meet and Greet in Carleton Place July 24. Even better were the ideas flowing from the questions — hit consumers in their pockets, how about civil disobedience, show them the science, be ready to answer when they scoff. Kotze is putting his work and volunteer experience into his run for the nomination in Lanark Frontenac Kingston against 5-time in-
cumbent Conservative MP Scott Reid, in the coming October federal election. He has lived in Lanark County for 35 years, and knows the area well. He’s raised seven kids there, has two grandchildren, cares about the riding, and wants to see people of the community cared for and respected. “It’s a heck of a daunting challenge,” he admitted. “I know it’s an uphill climb but I don’t believe the Conservative party represents rural Ontario.”
He introduced himself and threw out the first challenge. “We’ve known about this (climate change) for 35 plus years and governments have failed to deliver.” He acknowledged that individuals needed to do their part, too, adding, however, that governments “hamper these efforts rather than help. “We hear the rhetoric but don’t see the will.” Kotze offered the position that the Green Party is not just a climate change party but has policies dealing with issues across the board. He’s a great supporter of Green Party leader Elizabeth May. She’s “smart, knowledgeable, articulate, and respected for the work she does in parliament. She’s been slogging for years, but she needs help.” He also strongly believes in government. If something’s going to get done, he said, we “have to have the support of the government.” The audience, however, wanted to discuss the environment. One way of putting a focus on the environment across the board, said
Kotze, is by “forcing other parties to take a stronger position on climate action” by furthering Green Party policies. “It won’t be easy,” he added, but it can be done. Working together, he suggested, as in War Cabinets during the wars, would make a difference by “bringing parties together rather than through back biting. Working across political lines brings people together…” This was Kotze’s second Meet and Greet; the first was in Almonte. The Wednesday evening audience included two young girls, and clearly those not impressed with the Conservative government. “The Conservative government is nothing but blowing smoke,” one gentleman blurted out halfway through the meeting. The Green Party has compiled a 20 Point Mission Possible agenda for climate change. The first, read out by an audience participant, is: “Declare a climate emergency. Accepted at every level of government that climate is not an environmental issue. It is the gravest security threat the
world has ever seen.” Those are inflammatory words. He went on: “People paid taxes to fight wars that we believed had to be fought — and they will do it again — but they will not unless convinced that this is really a war. “This is one of the biggest features between the Green position and others. The Liberals are too little, too late. The Conservative plan is all smoke and mirrors.” Kotze agreed. “These things have got to be made more costly.” The discussion turned to plastic in the everyday environment. There was a general consensus that if consumers had to pay $10 per plastic bag, they’d quickly stop using them. Civil disobedience was raised next. Perhaps not the best strategy but why not “civil communication to a larger audience of people. Build a ground swell,” another audience member suggested. “Educate your neighbours, talk to everybody. Have more information sessions.” Kotze said that as he’s been meeting people he
hears again and again “it’s time for a change.” Why not, he adds with genuine sincerity, “change it up and see what happens. The Green Party programs and policies make sense.” For more information about Stephen Kotze, go to https://www.greenparty.ca/ en/riding/2013-35049 or email him at stephen.kotze@greenparty.ca . Kotze is opening an office in Perth in August in the old Perkins building and it will remain open until October. The federal election is scheduled for October 21. Kotze gets the last word: “We need to do more with more urgency.” • Lanark Frontenac Kingston boundaries: County of Lanark, Town of Smiths Falls, that part of the County of Frontenac comprised of the townships of Central Frontenac, North Frontenac and South Frontenac, and, that part of the City of Kingston lying northerly of Hwy. 401. • Conservative candidate for LFK is incumbent MP Scott Reid. • Liberal candidate for LFK is Kayley Kennedy.
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