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Canalfest at Blockhouse Park in Merrickville is a staple of the August long weekend (Civic Holiday). Hosted by the local Lions Club, the affair offers up fun for the entire family. Festivities July 30-31 included live entertainment, children’s activities, craft show and sale, voyageur canoe rides, exhibits, barbecue, face painting and more. Here, Ottawa siblings Grace and Joshua Malo learn about turtles and other creatures from The Bug Lady, Andrea Howard. See more photos on page K5.

Conserve water. Representatives from the South Nation Conservation Authority (SNCA) presented a deputation to North Grenville council at its July 25 meeting warning of low water conditions and drought in the region. The SNCA serves 16 municipalities, encompassing a population of 200,000 people. Low water is defined as less than normal precipitation for three months, explained Golam Sharif, SNCA water resources analyst. He said level one is 80 per cent of normal precipitation and level two is 60 per cent of normal precipitation. “We have a lot of data for precipitation and stream flows,” said Sharif. “We have approximately 50 to 100 years of data used to compare and determine conditions. For

low water, there is mainly two indicators; one is low precipitation and the other is stream flow.” He displayed a map of eastern Ontario and the current drought conditions. From the most southern tip of Ontario to just before Peterborough, there is a level one low water condition in place. From Peterborough to past Kemptville, there is a level two low water condition in effect. Sharif explained in the SNCA jurisdiction, as of July 11, most of the streams are at level two. The precipitation levels in the Ottawa area are also at a level two and level one along the St. Lawrence River. “We will update the public in the coming weeks, if there are any changes,” said Michael Jones, SNCA engineering assistant. “Low water can have a lot of environmental and other impacts. One thing

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Fourteen new birth companions ready to volunteer in Lanark County Connections Birth Companion Program is a unique and valued program in Lanark County. Its purpose is to support young women, or young women and their partners through their pregnancy, labour and delivery. Connections just completed a Birth Companion training, adding 14 new volunteers to their program. The three-day training took place in Carleton Place at the Lanark Community Programs building on Bennett Street. An overview of what Connections does and its philosophy was reviewed throughout the training. Specifically, day one included discussions on confidentiality, teen pregnancy, young parenting, major risk factors, boundaries and effective communication. Day two covered pregnancy and stages of labour; presented by a public health nurse from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. In the afternoon we had a visit from a midwife from the Ottawa Valley Midwives. Labour comfort measures/techniques, infectious disease control and local resources filled up day three. Many of the new volunteers shared stories of their lives and their knowledge, adding to the quality of the training. Our new volunteers come with much experience and from a variety of backgrounds. We are especially excited that two of our volunteers are past Connections participants.

They have returned to “give back” to the program “that helped” so much. After the training we were able to close our waiting list of participants who wanted to be matched. The new matches are going well; new volunteers have jumped right in! They are attending doctor appointments, Connections Good Food for a Healthy Baby program and other activities such as swimming or coffee with their matches. Other volunteers are eagerly waiting to be matched. This program brings people together, people who would most likely never meet. Birth Companions step in and meet the participant where she is at. They support and nurture, advocate and care for. Some go to medical appointments with their match; others go for a walk or a coffee. All participants are offered unconditional support throughout their pregnancy, labour and delivery. Statistics show when a woman has good support during labour and delivery, birth outcomes improve, resulting in fewer interventions and labours resulting in caesarean sections. Connections Program for families is a non-profit agency which is part of Lanark Community Programs, (part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services). Our goal at Connections is to provide support to families during their pregnancies and in the healthy growth and de-

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Local opening acts confirmed for 2016 Festival of Small Halls After announcing the big names in music for this year’s fall line-up, the Ontario Festival of Small Halls is now nearing completion on confirming local opening talent. Community acts are set for almost all the shows, happening from Sept. 14 to Oct. 2, and include a range of musical stylings and performers. Anna Ludlow is playing before Breabach at Stonefields

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The opening acts for each show get special consideration, as it’s a rare opportunity for an up-and-coming musician to share the same stage as a headliner. Giving local musicians that chance fits seamlessly as an extension of the festival focus on community and showcasing rural halls with history and heart - while also supporting hometown musicians. “There’s so much incredible talent coming from the towns and hamlets we’re in this year and we can’t wait to showcase their music to existing and new fans alike,” said festival manager, Kelly Symes. Symes said incorporating local opening acts often adds authenticity to the performances, as the local music scene is typically an extension of the small hall itself. Many of the small town halls and venues on the schedule this year have played a major role in launching local musicians over the years, giving them an opportunity to be heard while playing for community suppers, dances and events. As such, hall representatives are asked to recommend the local musicians who will open the Small Halls concerts in their communities. The Festival of Small Halls has also announced its final two shows: the Devin Cuddy Band will perform at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke with opener, Keegan Carr, on Oct. 2 at 3 p.m., while the band will also take the stage at the Legion Hall in Lyndhurst with opener, Amanda Jordan, on Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. In addition, another show has been added to the roster – kicking off the Festival at the Chaffey’s Lock Community Hall on Sept. 14 when the April Verch Band performs. Watch for more information in the coming weeks regarding community events that will be associated with each show. From markets to dinners, the host halls are throwing open their doors to make the 2016 performances of the Festival of Small Halls even more memorable. Find out more about the festival’s local openers and headliners at www. thefestivalofsmallhalls.com and be sure to connect with the festival on social media as the summer progresses for more updates. Ticketing info can also be found online or by calling 613791-3476.

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I had ever seen. Her daugh- and a beautiful hat, and we ter Aunt Lily was tall and never saw the same one twice. stately, and even though she I used to dream that she was a was coming out to a farm, she arrived wearing white gloves See MARY page 9

LETTER TO THE EDITOR wasn’t sure what good it did, because Uncle Johnny, could be heard swearing a blue streak all the way out to his car, and it was a known fact he refused to darken the door of the church, but sat out Mass in his car, blowing blue smoke out the window from his ever-present cigar. And the weekend was like one long party! There was always lots of music and singing, and Uncle Johnny was always telling jokes that Mother laughed at but said

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false information. Claims that we are charging a fee for ill and injured veterans to receive care through the legion’s new OSI Special Section – false! Claims accusing us of suspending a legion member who was concerned about the treatment of veterans – incomplete and misleading! Claims insinuating Dominion Command lacks financial transparency and accountability – false! There are simply too many inaccuracies and false information to list and correct in one letter to the

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Labour councils plan Labour Day picnic Del Jones, president of the newly formed Leeds & Grenville Labour Council announced Aug. 2 that the newly formed Leeds & Grenville Labour Council is planning a Labour Day Picnic to be held on Labour Day, Monday, Sept. 5. The picnic is being jointly sponsored by the Leeds & Grenville Labour

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relative to the Queen, because of the hats she wore. And I was sure she was pretty rich too... wasn’t she the telephone operator at the Chateau Laurier hotel? What elegance, and what an important person she was, I would think. My cousin Richard was game for anything. He loved playing in the hay mow, which just happened to be one of my favourite places on the farm, too. We would climb the little ladder in the end of the cow byre and run madly through the hay and then push a pile of it down through the opening in the floor, and jump down the hole, and then do the whole exercise over again. We would be covered with bits and pieces of hay and chaff, and when we had enough, Richard would go find his mother to get a hanky

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editor, so we posted a full disclosure article on our website and encourage all Canadians to check it out and get the facts: http://www.legion.ca/article/ royal-canadian-legion-fed-upwith-misrepresentation-by-media/” \t “_blank. Dominion Command has sent emails, requested interviews, and even participated in interviews with media to correct the information. The series of

Council and the Lanark & District Labour Council. “Plans are well underway for our first Labour Day Picnic,” said Jones. “We have had great support from our affiliated unions and the City of Brockville.” The picnic is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Hardy Park,

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to blow the hay dust out of his nose. I never used a hanky, except at school or church. The cuff of whatever I was wearing suited just fine. Mealtime was a challenge for Mother. Everyone couldn’t sit at the old pine table, so two planks were brought in and put on the backs of chairs, covered with a heavy quilt and then a couple flour bag sheets, and the overflow ate there. By the time Mother had the meal ready, the kitchen would be like a blasting furnace, but Aunt Vanetta and Aunt Lily said it was cooler than in Ottawa, and dug right in mashing potatoes, making gravy, or cutting pies. We younger ones had to set the tables, fill the glasses with water, and make sure everyone had a chair to sit on. The weekend passed far too quickly to suit me. By late Sunday, the company

was ready to go home. And I often wondered if they were as rich as I thought they were. Because before the car left the yard, boxes would be tied to the running board, and they would be filled with meat from the smoke house, a couple cleaned chickens, and bags of vegetables from the garden. Aunt Vanetta always fell into Mother’s arms before she climbed into the car, thanking her and saying something, which at the time meant nothing to me. She’d say, “Thank you Mabel...you’ve saved our lives. We’ll sure eat well for a long time to come.” Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

articles unfairly discredited the legion and the good work we do in support of veterans and their families. As a democratic memberbased organization with nearly 300,000 member volunteers in more than 1,400 branches across the country we recognize we are not perfect. Where we see challenges we work to improve them. From reviewing and ensuring accountability and transparency, to strengthening member and pub-

lic communications, to reaching out to the younger generation of veterans and listening to their needs, to working with Provincial Commands and branches to ensure all veterans have access to Legion programs and support, to creating a welcoming atmosphere at all branches, and more…we are moving this organization forward.

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about keeping your pet protected from ticks. • The most commonly known symptom of Lyme disease is an expanding, non-itchy to mildly-itchy skin rash. The rash can begin at the site of the tick bite between three and 30 days after exposure and usually grows in size for several days. Although many people never get or see a rash. • When doing a full body check for ticks, pay close attention to areas such as your scalp, ankles, armpits, groin, naval and behind your ears and knees. Use a mirror to check the back of your body or having someone else check for you. • Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics if diagnosed and treated early. The earlier treatment is received the better. For more information, visit www. health.gov.on.ca or speak to your local public health unit. Submitted by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

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LOWER RIDEAU LAKE Spacious, bright 2 bd, 1 bth mobile home on leased land in Port Elmsley Park mins to Perth & Smiths Falls, a great spot to retire & enjoy water access. $125,900

Look no further! 3 bed 2 bath home on the Big Rideau, open concept. Fantastic water, storage for toys, good rd access, walkout basement, totally turn key. $699,000

DREAMS FOR SALE – CHOOSE WISELY....CHOOSE Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 12 - Thursday, August 4, 2016

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3 Bed, 2 Bath bungalow in quiet, family oriented neighbourhood, approx. 10 mins to Carleton Place. Open concept, main floor laundry, oversized double car garage, covered porch, appliances inc. +++

$369,900 • MLS# 1002068 • GILLIAN KINSON

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1878 FERGUSON FALLS RD.

$299,900 • ROBIN FERRILL

123 GEORGE STREET

IICCEE PPRR

362 HOPE STREET

48 MAIN STREET

3 bedroom with finished lower level, screened in front porch, large deck in back, some updated flooring and fresh paint a year ago. Gas heat, central air, terrific price!

3 bedroom home in town completely renovated in last year. Changes to home include roof, gas furnace, kitchen, baths, trims, paint, flooring, back entry and more. A must see inside!

$229,900 • MLS# 1014955 • JASON COLEMAN

2 separate 3 bedroom units in ALMONTE, close to downtown. Gas heat, both units have separate heat source, electrical panel and water meters. Great potential, income building!! Other address is 4 Coleman St.

$339,900 • MLS# 1019722 • JASON COLEMAN

$275,000 • MLS# 1014720 • JASON COLEMAN

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Stylishly updated brick farmhouse. Loaded with character, modern open kitchen/dining room area. Hardwood floors throughout & much more!

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1237 DRUMMOND SCHOOL RD.

Brick duplex on a corner lot in Carleton Place. Gross rent just under $20,000 per year. Includes 6 appliances. Call John Coburn for full details on rents & expenses.

4 bed, 2 bath split level home completely redone from top to bottom. Close to numerous lakes incl. Rideau, golfing, recreation, shopping and more.

$249,900 • MLS# 1017416 • JOHN COBURN

Over 85 acres close to Almonte! Come view this stunning property, no disappointment here!! Home is a 2000 sq. ft. bungalow with full lower level. Gas heat, c/air, large rooms! Some outbuildings on property inc, barn.

As from the pages of “Architectural Digest”! Century stone home on the banks of the Mississippi. Reimagined, completely rebuilt and transformed into one of the finest addresses you will ever see! Attention to detail is breathtaking! Luxuriously appointed throughout. Will appeal to the most discriminating buyer who possesses a refined appreciation for superb quality & design.

Country bungalow on 2.79 acres. Vaulted ceiling in livingroom/kitchen. 3 spacious bedrooms. Master Bedroom has full ensuite bath. Quartz counter in kitchen. Lower lvl finished with warm “country” accents. Call today.

$339,900 • MLS# 1021493 • GILLIAN KINSON

$698,500 • MLS# 1018233 • JASON COLEMAN

$925,000 • MLS# 1022473 • RHONDA BRUNKE

$317,500 • MLS# 985737 • MARLy BURKE

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412 FLORA STREET

Very spacious family home on 2.5 acres just outside the Carleton Place border. Vaulted ceiling in open concept great room, finished lower level with walk out, large master ensuite & oversized double garage.

$289,900 • MLS# 1020127 • MARLy BURKE

$379,900 • MLS# 1006787 • JOHN COBURN

45 MILL STREET CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $169,900 • MLS# 1002040

Walter Renwick Broker/Owner

Robin J. Ferrill Broker of Record

CONC 3 DALHOUSIE

John Coburn Broker

Marly Burke Broker

$189,900 • MLS# 1013614 • ROBIN FERRILL

Jeff Wilson

73 BARCLAy STREET CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $284,900 • MLS# 1012027

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Very private setting. 3+ bedroom on 2.58 acres. Vaulted ceiling. Sunken living room & more. Call for your “SOLD” sign!

Sales Representative

Rhonda Brunke Sales Representative

177 JOHN STREET CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $115,900 • MLS# 1012723

991 DALHOUSIE CON 2, LANARK

$269,900 • MLS# 1013813 • VICKI BEHN-BELLAND

115 CHRISTIE LAKE LANE 22

34 FRANK STREET CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $269,900 • MLS# 1009976

$219,900 • MLS# 1019417 RHONDA BRUNKE

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Prime Christie Lake waterfront with sandy beach area!

12 QUEEN ST. S.

385 BALMORAL DRIVE CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $419,900 • MLS# 976994

2976 TATLOCK ROAD CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $289,900 • MLS# 1020469

Charming victorian red brick home in the heart of town. SOLD: CALL RHONDA FOR RESULTS!

$69,900 • MLS# 1012799 • ROBIN FERRILL

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1282 QUARRy ROAD CALL JEFF WILSON FOR yOUR “SOLD SIGN” TODAy! $339,900 • MLS# 1007732

Private setting for this 40 acre building lot/recreational property. Mix of open areas and trees. Good road frontage.

230 RAMSAy CONC 8

Bungalow style row unit in sought after location. 2+1 bedrooms, 2 baths. Finished basement. Big back deck. Well landscaped lot. Inside entry to garage.

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68 SARAH STREET

143 BOOTH DRIVE

Beautiful riverside property with quaint 2 bedroom home, 5 mins from Carleton Place.

$289,900 • MLS# 1007659 • VICKI BEHN-BELLAND

Jason Coleman

Sales Representative

Karen Duncan

Sales Representative

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$298,900 • MLS# 1009324 • VICKI BEHN-BELLAND

Vicki Behn-Belland Sales Representative

This warm and charming 4 bedroom Victorian home is loaded with character!

Carolyn Renwick Sales Representative

Gillian Kinson

Sales Representative

2 Wilson Street East, Perth

613-264-0123 1-800-552-7242

SETTLEMENT REALTY

email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, AUG. 6 1-2PM 267 BAY RD $289,900 Beautiful setting on the Bay Road, just over an acre of property for privacy. This three bedroom renovated bungalow sits on a hill framed with lovely maple trees. New kitchen with granite counters, new doors, newer windows, new flooring throughout, freshly painted, and a new family bathroom. Basement allows plenty of room for the family to spread out, play a game of pool, or relax and watch a movie. Large back deck for summer activities. MLS# 1021893 Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUG. 7 1-2PM

SOLD

34 ELM STREET

766 KINCH STREET

This is a sweet, well loved home on a small lot with little maintenance. Perfect for a small family, retired couple or single person. Beautiful quality laminate floors in the main living area, dining room and hallway. Large kitchen space with newer appliances and a lovely three season room off the back. Cozy front porch is as sweet as can be. Double driveway, detached garage, newer roof, furnace and hot water tank. Quiet neighbourhood within walking distance to shopping and groceries.

Sold in 3 days.... Sweet 2 bedroom Bungalow with an acre and a half, perfect for a couple or single person, situated on a quiet Road near Jasper. Only 10 years old with a lots of room to store the man toys in the out buildings. Nice bright windows to watch the birds and enjoy the country life! MLS # 1021146

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

OPEN HOUSE & REDUCED! SATURDAY, AUG. 6 11AM - 12:30PM

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, AUG. 6 1-2PM

200 HEALEY DR. NOW $349,900 Paradise in the woods! A super location, only 10 minutes to Perth yet offers the convenience of paved streets and the peace & tranquility of living in the bush. The 2.4 acre lot has been left mostly in its natural state with rock outcroppings, hardwood trees and marshland. Lots of natural light filters through the many windows in this custom built, country styled home. Maple flooring, open balcony, vaulted ceilings, lots of finished living space on 3 levels, makes this a very desirable home. Main level laundry, full bath and 2 bedrooms. Private master suite with full bath on the 2nd level. Fully finished walk-out lower level with good sized family room (patio doors to backyard), 2 good sized bedrooms, 3 piece bath, workshop, & great storage room. Propane furnace 2015, shingles 2014 check out the pictures at Realtor.ca # 1003147. Directions: Rideau Ferry Rd. to Mile Point Rd., follow signs to Healey Dr. Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

26 GLENVIEW CRES., PERTH What a nice neighbourhood & location in Perth. Good sized lot 50 x 103. The main level of this 3+2 bedrm bung. has seen many upgrades & renovations including windows, flooring, kitchen, painting, eavestroughing, parging, shingles, ice shieild & sheathing 4 yrs ago. Very nice features and bigger than it looks from the street. Walk into a spacious foyer that leads to a lovely sized living/dining area with large picture window & terrace door to rear deck. Huge eat-in kitchen with new counter tops, stainless steel range hood, ceramic backsplash, pantry & built-in desk. 3 bedrms on the main level are a generous size, one with 3 pce ensuite bath. Additional 4 pce bath on the main level. Loads of finished space downstairs including freshly painted family rm with new flooring, laundry, updated 2 bedrms, 3 pce bath, plus workshop/storage Realtor.ca # 1010083 Directions: Glenview is just off Drummond St. North of the hospital. Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

MAJOR REDUCTION!

NEW LISTING!

23 ACRES ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER NOW $259,000 Are you looking for a quiet place in the country with a bit of land to spread your wings & enjoy the country life? How about we add the beautiful river frontage on the Mississippi to slip your canoe, kayak, or fishing boat in to enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings! Look no further than here for your 23 acre paradise. This 2+2 bedroom, cedar sided home is in very good condition. Spacious dining room with large picture window & terrace door to rear deck. Efficient kitchen with plenty of cabinets & counter space. Nice sized living room with open half wall for stairs leading to the fully finished lower level. 2 spacious bedrooms each with vaulted ceilings, master with patio door to deck. Full bath + powder room on main level. Lower level has 2 bedrooms, storage & utility rooms. Check out pictures at Realtor.ca # 1016139 Watch for the open house next Saturday! Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

COUNTY CUL-DE-SAC MINUTES TO PERTH $639,000 Décor mag material - this home is stunning! Perfectly private and peaceful location less than 5 minutes to Perth.Distinctive,contemporary design and completely renovated in a super chic modern style. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, top quality. Large island in the open concept kitchen/dining area – loads of cherry cabinets, dramatic black granite counters, quality built in appliances. Tons of storage and huge windows everywhere fill the home with natural light. Comfy family room with F.P. and guest room with spa bath on the walkout lower level. See it at www.150karenlaneperth.com Call or email Barbara Shepherd for personal viewing – 613 326-1361

IN TOWN PERTH

NEW LISTING 26 B6B BASS LAKE $559,000 This solid Confederation Log Home is move in ready and offers you the enjoyment of a private lot and nice waterfront on spring fed Bass Lake. The deep lot offers lots of room for gardening, recreational space and of course the lovely waterfront for recreational activities with swimming boating or just lounging by the Lake. The 2 car garage/workshop is just what the man of the house would love and the loft above offers extra storage or future living space. Kitchen is custom finished, with new vintage look cook stove, wood finished appliances to create the perfect blend completing the wood look that is so beautifully done throughout the home. This is a very well built home with a beautiful blend of cosy country to the natural landscape beyond.

Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

OPEN HOUSE SUN AUG & 1-2PM 812 DOUGLAS LANE $489,000 CHRISTIE LAKE HOME! SAND, SUNSETS, AWESOME VIEWS! 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room on walkout lower level to enclosed deck. Loft TV/office/extra sleeping room. Air tight wood burning 2-sided FP to keep you cozy. Look at those windows – tons of wonderful light! $489,000 MLS# 1011262 www.812douglaslane.com 15 mins to Perth.

Lovely 3+1 bedroom bungalow, pretty lot with mature trees within walking distance of shops, schools & hospital/medical centre. Spacious kitchen/dining area w/oak cupboards, living room w/large picture window, both areas with oak floors, 3 bedrooms & 4 pc bath on main level. Lower level has family room, den, 4th bedroom, laundry/utility space & workshop. Carport & paved double drive. Fenced yard ideal for young children or family pets. $229,900 MLS # 970633

Norene Allan 613-812-0407 norene-allan@coldwellbanker.ca

Call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361

PERTH AND AREA’S NUMBER ONE SALES TEAM!

Sheri Mahon-Fournier* 613-812-1215

Andrew Rivington* 613-812-3280

Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871

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Barbara Shepherd* 613-326-1361

Christian Allan* 613-207-0834

Oral Pretty* 613-264-0123

Julia Scotland** 613-390-0401

Norene Allan* 613-812-0407

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Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263

Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373

Sales Representative* Broker** Broker of Record***

Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123

Freddie McDougall* 613-485-0621

Tara Gesner/METROLAND

Top, this colourful carousel was spinning July 8 to 10 in Carleton Place for the Carleton Place Fun Fair. Above, these siblings stop for a photo op during their first-ever round of golf at Mapleview Golf Course in Perth. Below, crowds packed the Kemptville Live Music Festival to see Colin James.

Top, the Heritage Hands Ottawa Drum Club, a percussion ensemble with a mission of promoting Canada’s rich history of precision rudimental drumming, performs July 31 at the Bridge Street Bazaar in Carleton Place. Above, campers paddle through the fountains in Perth’s Tay Basin during the Perth Outfitters summer camp, held recently.

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613-283-5510

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www.giffordselfstorage.ca

410 Hwy 29 •Heated Storage Smiths Falls, ON •Regular Storage K7A 4S5 •Moving & Storage Supplies

613-283-2396

CARLETON PLACE DRUGMART INC. 47 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place, Ontario K7C 3S9

613-257-1414

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25 Ferrara Drive, Smiths Falls • 613-283-2999 Pharmacy • 613-283-1855

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SUMMER BLOW OUT SALE!!! 2016 Manitou Pontoon Aurora 18 & 20’ models in stock. • MANITOU PONTOONS • FULL LINE YAMAHA DEALER and more • Indoor and Outdoor storage

Starting at

Hwy. 15 at Blacks Corners

(613)-257-1772

www.cpmarine.com

26,999

Packaged with Yamaha T50 High Thrust Outboard

Clockwise from Left to Right This participant in the Junglesport camp at Carambeck Community Centre in Carleton Place, tries out the Tarzan Swing; a foursome of golfers participates in the Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville’s annual Bob & Isabel Golf for Alzheimer tournament at the Timber Run Golf Course. Celtic music fans gather in Almonte’s Gemmill Park July 10 for the 25th anniversary of Celtfest; stonemasons provide demonstrations of their work July 24 during the PerthBBQ Block Party at the fairgrounds. It was a field of chrome July 24 for the Rolling Thunder Car Show in Smiths Falls; girls soccer at Lower Reach Park; unveiling an interpretive plaque in Balderson. This little “tiger” was out in full force at Carleton Place Canada Day celebrations. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 16 - Thursday, August 4, 2016

Ashley Kulp/METROLAND

Two Locations to Serve You! 76 Beckwith Street North Smiths Falls • (613) 283-6597 111 Lombard Street Hwy. 15 South Smiths Falls • (613) 283-6993

Country Dance Saturday, September 17 Perth Civitan Club 7:30pm - 12:00pm Call Bobbi-Jo for more info 613-264-0307 ext 226 www.alzheimer.ca/llg

Gallery Hair Design 613-283-1500 • Latest in Cutting and Styling • Eyebrow Waxing • Creative Colour • Foils • Walk-ins Welcome

Serving Eastern Ontario For Over 40 Years

613.283.3333 Smiths Falls

A Taste You’ve Come To Enjoy!

Tammy’s Nails 613-283-4277 • Manicures/Pedicures • Acrylic Nails • Gel Nails • Gel Polish • Facial Waxing • Body Waxing • Private Parties and Mobile Service

We are all under the same roof! 1 Market Street · Corner of Main Street Clockwise from Left to Right Participants get ready to play a round of golf in the recent Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville’s Bob & Isabel Golf for Alzheimer’s Tournament; volunteers showcase Perth Military Settlement 200th anniversary memorabilia during the unveiling of an interpretive plaque in Balderson. The Rhythm & Song Community Choir entertains in Almonte’s Augusta Street Park; this golfer gets ready to drive one down the course at Mapleview in Perth; Buckledown takes the stage at the Kemptville Live Music Festival. Campers relax during Perth Outfitters’ summer camp; volunteers help organize the Bob & Isabel Golf for Alzheimer’s Tournament. A member of the Korny Klowns paints a visitor’s face on Canada Day in Carleton Place.

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Services for Seniors, Adults with Physical Disabilities & Persons diagnosed with life-limiting illness

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• HOME HELP • HOME MAINTENANCE • HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE SERVICES • FRIENDLY VISITING

Say “Cheeeese”

Whether it is photographs from golf tournaments, festivals, enjoying what your community has to offer, these pages will be filled with smiles from those around the region. We welcome your submissions to this new feature, which will be running monthly within the pages of your Metroland Media local newspaper. Editor’s Note: Senders must include their full name, address and a phone number for verification purposes. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. Names of those in the photograph must be supplied, as well as information on the photo itself – where was this taken, when and what does the photo show. We reserve the right to edit photos for space and content, both in print and online at www.insideottawavalley.com. Please also ensure parental consent has been provided for anyone appearing in your photographs who is under the age of 18. To submit to Caught on Camera please email mdowdall@metroland.com with ‘Caught on Camera’ in the subject line.

BROCKVILLE NISSAN

2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU

2011

CHEVROLET EQUINOX

Auto., FWD, 6 cyl., 65,061 km, Stk #16BN053A

plus tax and lic.

13,995

20,995

OR $126.88 BI-WEEKLY

Paddle shifter Auto., 2.5L, 4 cyl., 4X4, 92,034 km, Stk #16BN024A

13,995

OR $171.77 BI-WEEKLY

2010 NISSAN FRONTIER

16N848AA. FWD, 72,022KMS

16N151A. Back-Up Camera, 27KMS

2010 HYUNDAI SANTA FE LTD

5-speed manual, 2.5L, 4 cyl, 101,152 km, Stk #16BN022A

Auto, 3.5L, 6 cyl., 4X4, 141,041 km, Stk #17B001A

OR $180.96 BI-WEEKLY

OR $177.84 BI-WEEKLY

14,250

2014

13,995

KIA FORTE EX

18,999

2015 NISSAN SENTRA

4 door, auto., 4 cyl., 42,738 km, Stk #405F

plus tax and lic.

$197

BI-WEEKLY

2012

2013

701FA. Local Trade, 102KM

16N124A. Grey, 88kms

HYUNDAI SANTA FE

2013 CHEVROLET CRUZE LT 4 door, FWD, 6-speed auto., 76,510 km Stk #487N

15,900

13,299

OR $141.94 BI-WEEKLY

$127

OR $119.49 BI-WEEKLY

Come in and meet our really “COOL” Sales staff! They are experienced and eager to help you find just the right pre-owned (or new) vehicle!

17,899

plus tax and lic.

$126

$159

PETER DOYLE

BI-WEEKLY

Sales Manager

Purchase prices do not include tax or licence. Bi-Weekly payments include tax and licence. Some vehicles may be previous daily rentals.

171 Lombard Street, Smiths Falls - Ontario 613-284-0023

2010 NISSAN ROGUE

14,395

2010

BI-WEEKLY

OR $146.39 BI-WEEKLY

Auto., 4X4, 2.4L, 4 cyl., 55,572 km, Stk #16B085A

U4029A. FWD, 6 speed, auto, 65,036KMS

BI-WEEKLY

13,599

13,995

2012 CHEVROLET EQUINOX

$151

KIA SORENTO LX

Auto., 7 pass., FWD, 92,810 km, Stk. #16BN013A

16,995

KIA OPTIMA LX +GDI

plus tax and lic.

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

Auto., 4 cyl., FWD, 64,195 km, Stk. #16BN22A1

2011

plus tax and lic.

11,995

OR $220.44 BI-WEEKLY

OR $176.60 BI-WEEKLY

24,995

HONDA CIVIC LX S/R

Auto., 3.5L, 6 cyl., 115,824 km, Stk #16B062A

2012 TOYOTA CAMRY SE

BI-WEEKLY

16N127A. V6, AWD, 115,208KMS

OR $131.29 BI-WEEKLY

6,995

$186

TOYOTA RAV 4 LIMITED

PONTIAC G5 SE COUPE

16N024A. FWD, 2 door, 134,290KMS

2007

D SOL 12,495

2008

16N079A. AWD, 5 door, 97,749KMS

17,999

2013 FORD EDGE

LEANNE WILGOSH

Financial Services Mgr

HENRY HANNEWYK Sales Associate

LEN MIDDLEMISS Sales Associate

KENT GILDER

Sales Associate

BROCKVILLE NISSAN

613-342-3449 • 720 Stewart Blvd. www.brockvillenissan.com

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SERVICE HOURS: Mon.-Wed. 8-5 • Thurs. 8-7 Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-noon SALES HOURS: Mon.-Thurs. 9-7 • Fri. 9-6 • Sat. 9-4 Purchase prices do not include tax or licence. Bi-Weekly payments include tax and licence. Some vehicles may be previous daily rentals.

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23 Beckwith Street North - Suite 203 - Smiths Falls

613-283-7788

Saturday August 6th 1:00 – 2:00 PM 6 Orchard St. $189,900 MLS® 1015722 Lisa Brennan-Trudel

Lisa Brennan-Trudel

Sunday August 7th 2:30 – 3:30 PM 78 Golf Club Rd $274,900 MLS® 1022510 Lisa Brennan-Trudel

75 Strickland Rd $229,000 MLS® 1023009 Nan Bell

COMMERCIAL

MULTI FAMILY 967857 ..........130 ELMSLEY ST N ............. “$149,900 “ 980654 ..........12-14 QUEEN ST ................. “$212,500 “ 1005495 ........15 MILL ST .......................... “$219,000 “ 1017544 ........60 HARVEY ST..................... “$239,000 “ 1011192 ........17 MAIN ST E ...................... “$329,000 “

Mark Lee*** 613-812-1017

O HO PEN US E Saturday August 6th 2:30 – 3:30 PM 27 Condie St. $192,500 MLS® 1020801

Lisa Brennan-Trudel

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1021050 ..........10 BRIDLE PATH ST .........“$84,500 “

22 Glen Ave $149,900 MLS® 975609 Evelyn Lee

Regan Lee** 613-812-0155

83 Abel St. $169,900 MLS® 1021627 Evelyn Lee

983773 ....133 LAKE LA (water access)............“$49,900 “ MOBIL

965308 ............890 CHRISTIE LAKE RD....“$215,000 “ SPLIT

1007024 ..114 QUEEN ST..................................“$259,900 “ 1HLFSTY

1014396 ..........130 BRADLEY RD.............“$219,900 “ BUNGLOW

1010186 ..51 O2 OTTER LAKE RD .....................“$429,000 “ SPLIT

1023538 ..........63 STRICKLAND RD .........“$219,900 “ BUNGLOW

1014613 ..0000 BLAIR POOLE FARM LANE LA..“$599,900 “BUNGLOW

985760 ............591 COUNTY 7 RD ...........“$222,900 “ BUNGLOW

1002303 ..20 R8A RD........................................“$749,000 “ 2STOREY

1023009 ..........75 STRICKLAND RD .........“$229,000 “ BUNGLOW

1004784 ..10 R10 OLD KINGSTON RD................“$1,700,000 “BUNGLOW

1015709 ..........45 LAKE ELOIDA RD.........“$234,900 “ BUNGLOW 1012957 ..........601 TOWNLINE RD...........“$244,900 “ SPLIT 1022510 ..........78 GOLF CLUB RD............“$274,900 “ SPLIT 1016046 ..........1462 MATHESON DR .......“$328,000 “ SPLIT 988201 ............6 SUNSET DR...................“$339,500 “ BUNGLOW 1012837 ..........429 RODGER RD ..............“$389,900 “ HIRANCH 1007998 ..........530 COUNTY RD 29 S RD “$397,700 “ 1HLFSTY 1013719 ..........378 STONE RD.................“$649,000 “ 2STOREY

Lisa Brennan-Trudel*** 613-285-9646

Judy Charles*** 613-285-4464

LOTS & LAND

975979 .................0 BRITON-HOUGHTON BAY RD...... “$19,900 “ 976938 .................0 HIGHWAY 43 HY W..................... “$25,000 “ 965812 .................0 BAKERS RD................................ “$25,900 “ 975980 .................00 BRITON-HOUGHTON BAY RD ... “$29,000 “ 975014 .................0 BAY RD....................................... “$34,000 “ 1002045 ...............LOT 41 PEARL ST.......................... “$35,000 “ 1002051 ...............Lot 42 PEARL ST........................... “$35,000 “ 1003941 ...............7 DAVIS DR ................................... “$35,000 “ 1016104 ...............1466 MATHESON DR .................... “$39,500 “ 1016974 ...............1468 MATHESON DR .................... “$48,500 “ 1003144 ...............0 PERCY ST................................... “$175,000 “

Evelyn Lee** 613-284-7277

Francine Rever*** 613-285-7274

Nan Bell** 613-285-7727

O HO PEN US E Sunday August 7th 1:00 – 2:00 PM 45 Lake Eloida Rd $134,900 MLS® 1015709 Francine Rever

Francine Rever

WATERFRONT MOBIL

1019173 ..........170 BRISTOW DR.............“$337,500 “ BUNGLOW DUPUD FOURPLEX TRIPLEX DUPUD FOURPLEX

Sunday August 7th 1:00 – 2:00 PM 601 Townline Rd $244,900 MLS® 1012957

Lisa Brennan-Trudel

RURAL RESIDENTIAL

1015852 ................80 LITTLE BRIDGE ST #B ............ 975370 ..................80 LITTLE BRIDGE ST ................. $12 980623 ..................83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST #12 .......... $13 1013903 ................52 CORNELIA ST......................... “$130,000 “ 1010471 ................60 DRUMMOND ST W ST.......... “$139,900 “ 980620 ..................83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST #104 ........ “$205,000 “ 1001077 ................27 BECKWITH ST N..................... “$269,900 “ 1013613 ................3 BECKWITH ST .......................... “$314,000 “ 980622 ..................83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST #10 .......... “$375,000 “ 1011876 ................530 COUNTY RD 29 S RD............ “$397,700 “ 976398 ..................23 BECKWITH ST N..................... “$465,000 “ 1012044 ................141 PETER ST............................. “$500,000 “

Tim Lee* 613-283-7788

Saturday August 6th 1:00 – 2:00 PM 78 Pearl St. $239,900 MLS® 1020708

MUST SELL – Dble Victorian 4+1 Bdrm, 3 Bath home on the Rideau. Wet Boathouse, gazebo, 220’ frontage, boardwalk, stone fireplace, circular staircase. 20 R8A $749,000 MLS® 1002303 NAN BELL

LI NEW ST IN G

O HO PEN US E

Saturday August 6th 11:30 – 12:30 PM 134 Brockville St. $145,000 MLS® 1022963

O HO PEN US E

Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Saturday August 6th 11:00 – 12:00 PM 10 Bridle Path Otterdale Estates $84,500 MLS® 1021050 Francine Rever

LEGEND: OFFICE MANAGER* BROKER** SALES REPRESENTATIVE***

O HO PEN US E

EXPLORER REALTY INC.

THE RIGHT MOVE!

LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT LOT

8 Drummond St. Perth $258,800 MLS® 1016282 Regan Lee

160 Beckwith St. $164,500 MLS® 1020099 Judy Charles

IN TOWN PROPERTIES 978705 ................3 WINNIFRED ST “$127,900 “ 948405 ................554 WEEDMARK RD “$129,000 “ 1023466 ..............6 CHURCHILL CR “$139,900 “ 1022959 ..............132 BROCKVILLE ST “$145,000 “ 1022963 ..............134 BROCKVILLE ST “$145,000 “ 975609 ................22 GLEN AV “$149,900 “ 1020676 ..............130 ELMSLEY ST N “$149,900 “ 985053 ................63 WILLIAM ST “$159,000 “ 1020099 ..............160 BECKWITH ST “$164,500 “ 1021627 ..............83 ABEL ST “$179,900 “ 1015722 ..............6 ORCHARD ST “$189,900 “ 1017946 ..............30 JASPER AV “$189,900 “ 1020801 ..............27 CONDIE ST “$192,500 “ 1016056 ..............18 MCEWEN AV “$205,000 “ 1003686 ..............14 FOURTH ST N “$214,900 “ 1005049 ..............15 MILL ST PERTH “$219,000 “ 1023623 ..............15 DEAN ST “$219,900 “ 1016712 ..............7 ROBINSON AV “$239,900 “ 1020708 ..............78 PEARL ST “$239,900 “ 1016282 ..............8 DRUMMOND ST PERTH “$258,800 “

Josee Biggs** 613-797-9592

Jenn O’Brien*** 613-227-4126

2STOREY 2STOREY BUNGLOW 2STOREY 2STOREY 2STOREY DUPUD 1HLFSTY 2STOREY BUNGLOW 2STOREY DBLSXS 2STOREY 2STOREY BUNGLOW 2STOREY BUNGLOW BUNGLOW BUNGLOW 2STOREY

James Benda*** 613-283-7000

Brokerage,I ndependently Owned and Operated

613.253.2121 Peter Adamovits*

613.866.9999

Marilynne Ball*

613.250.8016

Paul Schnittker*

613.256.7285

Stephanie Mols*

613.812.5510

Scott Somerville* Danette Hanneman*

613.390.2450

*Sales Representative ** Broker ***Broker of Record

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613.282.5729

Brenda Ralph Shaw, CIP*** MacDonald-Rowe* 613.253.2121 x111

613.913.9915

Smiths Falls

Kemptville

59 Beckwith Street North

2878 County Rd 43 #6

613-283-2121 AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.,BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY AUG 6 10:00AM-11:00AM 111 BIRCH LANE $64,900

www.wendyhilliersells.com** OPEN HOUSE

NEW PRICE

SATURDAY AUG 6 12:00PM-1:00PM 8 MOORE ST $184,900 MLS# 1010849

JACKIE WATKINS* OPEN HOUSE

GERRY SEGUIN* OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY AUG 6 12:00PM-2:00PM 6 OXFORD ST W., KEMPTVILLE $199,900

GERRY SEGUIN*

www.lisaritskes.com* Host: JOE LEBLANC* NEW LISTING

SATURDAY AUG 6 2:30PM-3:30PM 12 DUFFERIN ST., JASPER $129,900

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

GERRY SEGUIN* NEW PRICE

SUNDAY AUG 7 1:00PM-2:00PM 14 GEORGE ST $299,900

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

GERRY SEGUIN*

114 BECKWITH ST N $309,900

NEW PRICE

230 KING ST W., BROCKVILLE $319,900

GERRY SEGUIN*

NEW PRICE

SATURDAY AUG 6 12:30PM-2:00PM 74 LEEDER COTTAGE RD $167,000

BUTCH WEBSTER* Host: LAURIE WEBSTER*

www.rcrhomes.ca/1017596 JOHN GRAY**

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY AUG 7 1:00PM-2:00PM 108 SAUMURE CIRCLE $145,000

www.lisaritskes.com* Host: JOE LEBLANC*

SATURDAY AUG 6 1:00PM-2:00PM 780 ROSEDALE RD $239,900

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

GERRY SEGUIN*

SATURDAY AUG 6 3:00PM-4:00PM 100-26 SALMON SIDE RD $84,900

LAURIER WEBSTER* Host: BUTCH WEBSTER*

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

SUNDAY AUG 7 2:30PM-3:30PM #5 07A OTTER LAKE RD $499,900

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

GERRY SEGUIN*

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

SATURDAY AUG 6 1:00PM-2:30PM 13 SCOTT CRES., PERTH $245,000

www.rcrhomes.ca/1005202 JOHN GRAY**

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

60 UNION ST., SMITHS FALLS $224,900

www.rcrhomes.ca/1022770 JOHN GRAY**

GERRY SEGUIN*

ROB GARVIN*

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SUNDAY AUG 7 11:30AM-12:30PM 849 KITLEY LINE 3 $249,900

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

4 PEARL ST. UNIT A, SMITHS FALLS $99,500

www.rcrhomes.ca/1022590 JOHN GRAY**

www.lisaritskes.com*

WELL FINISHED

17 ABERDEEN ST $169,900

90 GOLF CLUB RD $239,900

19 GEORGE ST $149,900

12 MARKET ST $79,900

LAURIER WEBSTER* Host: BUTCH WEBSTER*

NEW PRICE

ROB GARVIN* NEW PRICE

14 MAIN ST $139,900

ROB GARVIN* NEW LISTING

368 WEEDMARK RD, MERRICKVILLE $289,900

SATURDAY AUG 6 1:30PM-2:30PM 162 CHAMBERS ST $198,800

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

LAURIER WEBSTER* Host: BUTCH WEBSTER*

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY AUG 7 10:00AM-11:00AM #310 26 SALMON SIDE RD $109,900

9555 CTY RD 18, NORTH AUGUSTA $229,900

GERRY SEGUIN*

SATURDAY AUG 6 12:00PM-1:00PM 6 FOSTER ST $169,900

OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

1267 KILMARNOCK RD, MERRICKVILLE $249,900

SATURDAY AUG 6 11:30AM-12:30PM 97 QUEEN ST $167,900

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

18 BROADVIEW AVE $199,900

OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING

193 RAINBOW VALLEY DR $639,900

OPEN HOUSE

NEW PRICE

29 ROBINSON AVE $102,000

SATURDAY AUG 6 10:30AM-12:00PM 82 BACCHUS ISLAND $279,900

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY AUG 6 3:00PM-4:30PM 205 THREE BAY RD OTTY LAKE $524,900

2410 TOTEM RANCH RD W., OXFORD STATION $234,900

NEW PRICE

BUTCH WEBSTER* Host: LAURIE WEBSTER*

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

www.wendyhilliersells.com**

LAURIER WEBSTER* Host: BUTCH WEBSTER*

OPEN HOUSE

NEW LISTING

951 CORKTOWN RD, MERRICKVILLE $679,900

SATURDAY AUG 6 10:30AM-11:30AM 24 TUDOR CIRCLE $449,000

OPEN HOUSE

SUNDAY AUG 7 11:30AM-12:30PM 1 MCKENZIE ST $84,900

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY AUG 6 2:00PM-4:00PM 30 ROYALTY WAY, KEMPTVILLE $364,900

www.remaxaffiliates.ca

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY AUG 6 10:00AM-12:00PM 36 SMITH RD., KEMPTVILLE $374,900

613-258-4900

HOBBY FARM

499 BURCHILL RD (19+ ACRES) $299,999

www.lisaritskes.com* NEW LISTING

59 POONAMALIE RD $229,900

JACALYN GRIMES**

75 MERRICK ST $219,900

JACALYN GRIMES

OPEN HOUSE ~ Sunday 7 August 1-3 pm

FOR RENT

224 Heather Cresent, Almonte

22 Maple Avenue, Apt. 4 - Smiths Falls MLS#1019105 www.realtor.ca

S# ML 105 9 1 0 1

TERRY BRYAN

$650/month + Hydro/Heat 1 bedroom apt + office.

“The Cottage Guy”

Hardwood floors, fridge, stove, washer/dryer, gas fireplace. First & last months rent. References.

Brad Closs Broker 613-200-1000

• Pride of ownership! • 3-bed bunglalow on New Price $459,900 private one acre lot • Recently professionally painted to neutral 383 Parkdale Avenue, Suite 105, Ottawa MSc Office: 613-723-5300 SALES REPRESENTATIVE Cell: 613-621-9798

Jennifer Beaulac

613-273-2100

1-877-COTTAGS (268-8247) TOLL FREE bryan@rideau.net · www.thecottageguy.com

COBURN REALTY BROKERAGE

11 Church Street, Westport, Ontario K0G 1X0

53 Lee Bay Lane, Westport $739,000 Barbara Has Assisted over 3000 Families to Buy or Sell their Homes Sales Representative INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

613-253-0518 Sales Representative INDEPENDENTLY OWNED & OPERATED

Hallmark Realty Group Brokerage

D L O

Hallmark Realty Group Brokerage

613-596-5353

240 COLEMAN ST, UNIT 114, CARLETON PLACE WHAT A LIFE!

G KIN E! AR PRIC P N 18KD’D I L INC

OPEN HOUSE

THURS AUG 4TH 6-8 P.M. MLS #: 971829

Live hassle free in this Chic Main Lvl 2BDR, 2BTH + Den, one of only three unique end units with over 1100sq ft of sunlit living space! Open concept Kit/Lvg/Dnr, in unit Laundry + private Balcony. Exercise & Meeting Rm, Elevator, Elegant Lg Foyer, Secure Building. Condo Fees Incl: Water, Heat, Maint, Insur, Visitor Parking. Conveniently located near surrounding amenities. Your maintenance free lifestyle awaits! See you Thursday!

$299,900

627 RAMSAY CONCESSION 5A, MISSISSIPPI MILLS

604 Bennies Corners RD W, Mississippi Mills $419,900

Carleton Place 613-253-0518 Ottawa 613-596-5353

OPEN HOUSE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 12-2PM

MLS #1007560

search no further! You will love the Chic Décor & very Unique Design. This Cust Side Split boasts 4 BDR, 3 BTH, dreamy 3rd Level Master BDR w/KIT, great opportunity for an In-law or Nanny Suite! Fully finished LL w/Cozy Wood Stove, Lg 26 x 42 Ft Det Dbl Gar. Plenty of space for a Wksp! Charming front fenced yard, spacious rear private yard includes 25 Ft Round Above Ground Pool, 7 Person Hot-tub! Wow! MLS #: 1022084

$379,900

12020 LAND O’NOD, MERRICKVILLE-WOLFORD

Trust ~ Passion ~ Results Cell: 613-285-4467

jeffreyweir@royallepage.ca

Advantage Real Estate Independently owned and operated brokerage

73 Gore Street East, Perth

TED

IS YL WL

MLS #: 1022088

WON’T LAST LONG! 147 ACRES OF COUNTRY PARADISE!

30 AC’s Tillable Land, 20 AC’s matured Red & White Pine Plantation, 35 AC’s mixed Hardwood/ Maple, 35 AC’s Brushland, 2 Ponds and a Natural Spring! Quaint 2 ST, 4 BDR, 1 BTH home, freshly painted, refinished HWD, Dbl Det Gar, Lg 20 x 40 Ft In-ground Pool! Min’s to beautiful Merrickville. Don’t miss this great opportunity!

$289,900

346 ELLIOTT RD, PERTH D ATE TIV LER! O M EL S

JEFFREY WEIR Sales Representative

SEARCHING FOR IN-LAW SUITE ON 1.84 AC JUST MIN’S TO TOWN? Then

521 Parsons Lane ($379,000)

• Welcome to spring-fed, private access Patterson Lake! • Exceptional 3 bed, 2.5 bath home on south-east shore • Superior swimming, boating (personal boat ramp) + fishing (pickerel + bass) • Private, level, low maintenance 1/2 acre lot • Panoramic water views, breathtaking sunsets • 20 mins easy 4 season access from Heritage Perth, close to 4 golf courses and all amenities • A must-see waterfront property - you will not be disappointed! Directions: Take Hwy 511, onto Watsons Corners Rd., right on Conc 5B

IST

YL WL

HOME IS JUST A COUNTRY LANE AWAY!

This dream 50 AC Private Hobby Farm boasts a captivating Custom Home/06; Charming screened Gazebo, full length Verandah & Oversized DBL Gar. 2 Private Suites w/Lg Bths & Walk-in Closets. Heat Effic 30K Tulikivi Soapstone FFP is the backdrop for the fab Sunlit, Open Concept Great Rm, Dnr/Kit, Soaring Ceilings, Palladian Windows, Walls of Glass & 2 Exciting Master Suite’s w/Walk-in on both levels, Unique Reading Balcony. Seeing is believing! MLS #: 973139

$419,900

www.barbaracouch.com

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Paradise and privacy on much sought after wolfe lake. 1188 Feet of excellent level shoreline with 4.9 Private acres. There is a basic but very usable 3 bedroom cottage sitting close to the lake with a magnificent broad lake view. The property is already two separate parcels with the potential for one more severance and has level access right into wolfe lake allowing for future development or a great family compound. The property has easy 4 season access, an 18x26 stackwall workshop, is well treed, has beautiful west exposure and has level access right into wolfe lake. Great swimming right off the dock. MLS 1021836

1125 James Wilson Road, Westport $225,000 A beautiful big 3.3 Acre vacant waterfront lot with 301 feet excellent clean shoreline on canoe lake. The lot is well treed, west exposure, easy access, hydro to the lot line and a view across canoe lake of crown land. Canoe lake is clean and deep with lake trout fishing, great swimming and boating. MLS 1021531

167 Silvery Lane, Maberly $214,900 A nice 2 bedroom cottage sitting on 105 feet excellent clean rocky shoreline. The cottage features a living room with woodstove, kitchen with dining room and a screened porch. There is a big wraparound deck with hot tub and a well treed lot. There is a hill to the lake with a good size dock to jump off. Little silver lake is a quiet lake with great swimming. MLS 1014874

953 Narrows Lane, Lyndhurst $223,900 A perfect 2 bedroom cottage sitting right beside red horse lake. The cottage has 2 good size bedrooms, updated bath, open living/dining room with a beautiful lake view and a modern kitchen. There is a newer deck overlooking the lake with a good floating dock and a deck right over the water. There is a 2500 us gallon holding tank installed in 2013 and a conveinient storage shed. Ideal rocky terrain with a natural view across the water. MLS 1019047

160 Farren Lake Lane, Westport $369,000 Welcome to the cottage...A charming well maintained 3 bedroom 1 bath cottage with 200 feet excellent clean rocky shoreline, good fendock and convenient deck by the lake. The cottage has pine flooring and ceilings, closed in sunporch with big windows facing the lake and has enjoyed many updates. The bedrooms all have closets, the 3 piece bath is in very good condition, the open living room/dining room/kitchen are warm and inviting. There are decks on both sides of the cottage, a metal roof and some new windows. There is a convenient storage shed and there is a riding mower, push mower, weed eater, paddle boat, kayak, and most of the interior and outdoor furniture is included. The cottage is in very good condition, has great swimming and sits close to the lake on a big level lot with west exposure for the sunsets. MLS 1018031

OPEN HOUSE

Views on Ontario’ s real estate markets d n e k e e W surge as economic confidence rebounds

13 Scott Cres Perth John Gray 613-868-6068 5:00pm-7:00pm 1:00pm-3:00pm 776 Christie Lake Road Near Perth 430 Hwy 511 near Perth Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008 Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 6:00pm-8:00pm 1:30pm-2:30 240 Coleman St Unit 114 Carleton Place 162 Chambers St Smiths Falls Barbara Couch 613-253-0518 Butch Webster 613-285-4959 SATURDAY AUGUST 6 2:00pm-4:00pm 10:00am-11:00am 30 Royalty Way Kemptville 111 Birch Lane Smiths Falls Gerry Seguin 613-852-4313 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 2:30pm-3:30pm 79 Sherbrooke St Perth 12 Dufferin St Jasper Johnny Boles 613-464-3124 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 10:00am-12:00pm 27 Condie St Smiths Falls 776 Christie Lake Road Near Perth Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646 Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008 3108 Tennyson Rd Perth 36 Smith Rd Kemptville Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Gerry Seguin 613-852-4313 3:00pm-4:00pm 10:30am-11:30am Smiths Falls 24 Tudor Circle Smiths Falls Rural 100-26 Salmon Side Rd Butch Webster 613-285-4959 Butch Webster 613-285-4959 3:00pm-4:30pm 10:30am-12:00pm Otty Lake 82 Bacchus Island Smiths Falls Rural 205 Three Bay Rd John Gray 613-868-6068 Laurie Webster 613-285-7553 11:00pm-12:00pm SUNDAY AUGUST 7 10 Bridle Path Otterdale Estates 10:00am-11:00pm Francine Rever 613-285-7274 #310-26 Salmon Side Rd Smiths Falls 39 Pearl St Smiths Falls Butch Webster 613-285-4959 Tina McPhee 613-285-5133 11:30am-12:30pm 11:00am-12:30pm 849 Kitley Line 3 Smiths Falls Rural 200 Healey Dr Perth Rural Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 1 McKenzie St Smiths Falls 11:00am–1:00pm Joe Leblanc 613-283-2121 148 Sheppard Ave Perth 311 Cty Rd 16 Smiths Falls Rural Demi Klock 613-267-8366 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 11:30am-12:30pm 12:00pm-1:00pm 97 Queen St Smiths Falls 136 Three Bay Rd Perth Rural Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 134 Brockville St Smiths Falls Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646 1:00pm-2:00pm 33 McLean Blvd Perth 14 George St Smiths Falls Johnny Boles 613-464-3124 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 106 St Patrick St Merrickville 108 Saumure Circle Smiths Falls Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585 Joe LeBlanc 613-283-2121 43 Carol Cres Smiths Falls 45 Lake Eloida Rd Smiths Falls Rural Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646 12:00pm-1:00pm 34 Elm St Smiths Falls 6 Foster St Smiths Falls Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Butch Webster 613-285-4959 812 Douglas Lane Christie Lake 12:00pm-2:00pm Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 6 Oxford St W Kemptville 1:00pm -3:00 pm Gerry Seguin 613-852-4313 224 Heather Crescent Almonte 521 Parsons Lane Patterson Lake Jennifer Beaulac 613-621-9798 Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467 2:00pm-3:00pm 12:30pm-2:00pm Brockville 74 Leeder Cottage Rd Smiths Falls Rural 67 Abbott St Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Laurie Webster 613-285-7553 2:30pm-3:30pm 1:00pm-2:00pm 780 Rosedale Rd Smiths Falls Rural #5 07A Otter Lake Rd Otter Lake Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 6 Orchard St Smiths Falls 78 Golf Club Rd Smiths Falls Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646 Lisa Brennan-Trudel 613-285-9646 78 Pearl St Smiths Falls SAT AUG 6, SUN AUG 7, WED Mark Lee 613-812-1017 AUG 3 AND THURS AUG 4 26 Glenview Cres Perth Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 1:00pm-3:00pm 267 Bay Rd Smiths Falls Rural 148 Sheppard Ave Perth Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe 358 Norris Rd Glen Tay MON AUG 8-THURS AUG 11 Johnny Boles 613-464-3124 11:00am-1:00pm 7 Alvin St Perth 148 Sheppard Ave Perth Cole Walker 613-812-0536 1:00pm-2:30pm Demi Klock 613-267-8366

THURSDAY AUGUST 4

Ontarians are feeling decidedly more upbeat about the state of the province’s economy than they were last fall -- newfound positivity that is helping to dramatically boost confidence in residential real estate markets, according to a new Ipsos poll conducted on behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). Twice a year, OREA’s Ontario Home Ownership Index takes the pulse of Ontarians’ perceptions of home ownership and real estate markets at the neighbourhood, city and provincial level. In the latest wave of tracking, the Index has surged by 27 points to 129, the largest upswing in sentiment since tracking began in 2013. Real estate markets seen as favourable, strengthening Ontarians are significantly more likely to see residential real estate markets as ‘favourable’ (rating it a 6-10 out of 10) at all levels compared to the previous wave of tracking in November 2015: 58 per cent say residential real estate markets in their city or town are ‘favourable’ (+8 pts), while 57 per cent say the same about the market in their neighbourhood (+7 pts) and 56 per cent about the overall residential real estate market in Ontario (+6 pts). Further, Ontarians are seeing their local real estate market strengthening over time. Half (49 per cent) see their neighbourhood real estate market as significantly stronger compared to one year ago (+10 pts), while nearly as many (48 per cent) think it will be stronger still in another twelve months’ time (+11 pts). Views were similar for residential real estate markets more broadly: • ‘The residential real estate market in your city or town’: 50 per cent say stronger compared to one year ago (+10 pts); 48 per cent say will be stronger one year from now (+10 pts), 52 per cent say will be stronger in next ten years (+5 pts) • ‘The overall residential real estate market in Ontario’: 48 per cent say stronger compared to one year ago (+11 pts); 43 per cent say will be stronger one year from now (+7 pts), 48 per cent say will be stronger in next ten years (+1 pt). “With significantly-im-

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proved perceptions across all markets and timeframes, it is clear to see why the Index has posted its biggest gain to date,” says Sean Simpson, vice president, Ipsos Public Affairs. “As home prices and sales figures throughout the province continue to astound, it is encouraging to see that Ontarians are feeling optimistic about economies and real estate markets, both locally and provincially.” Rebound in economic confidence driving upturn This brighter picture of residential real estate markets is closely linked to Ontarians’ more positive views about the shape of their local economy. “The last time Ipsos polled on Ontario real estate, perceptions of the province’s economy were more negative,” says Simpson. “Midway through 2016, the economic mood has improved considerably, and while there is undoubtedly still room for improvement, opinion has rebounded, likely carrying perceptions of the real estate market along with it.” Six in ten Ontarians (63 per cent) see the economy in their city or town as ‘good’ (rating it a 6-10 out of 10), up 12 points since the previous wave. More than half (55 per cent) rate the economy of Ontario as a whole as ‘good’ (+7 pts). Economic perceptions are among the strongest in the GTA where 70 per cent of respondents say their city or town economy is good (+10 pts) and 63 per cent say the same for Ontario’s economy (+11 pts). That said, opinion about the local city or town economy is also up significantly in Central (51 per cent; +17 pts) and Eastern Ontario (71 per cent; +19 pts).

will be stronger in the next year, down from 34 per cent last year. Survey details These are some of the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted between May 31 and June 2, 2016, on behalf of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). For this survey, a sample of 1,006 Ontarians from Ipsos’ online panel was interviewed online. Weighting was then employed to balance demographics to ensure that the sample’s composition reflects that of the adult population according to Census data and to provide results intended to approximate the sample universe. The precision of Ipsos online polls is measured using a credibility interval. In this case, the poll is accurate to within +/ - 3.5 percentage points, 19 times out of 20, had all Ontario adults been polled. The credibility interval will be wider among subsets of the population. All sample surveys and polls may be subject to other sources of error, including, but not limited to coverage error, and measurement error.

About The Ontario Home Ownership Index The Ontario Home Ownership Index is designed to reflect Ontarians’ overall views of the residential real estate market in Ontario, and incorporates measures such as Ontarians’ perceptions of whether the market in their neighbourhood, city, and Ontario, respectively, have improved or worsened in the last year and looking ahead into the future, whether home ownership is important to them and whether it is a good investment in the long-term. The first wave of the index, conducted in the fall 2013, Eastern Ontario highlights was set to a baseline of 100 • 71 per cent of eastern On- points. tarians described the state of their city’s economy as ‘good’ About the Ontario Real Es(63 per cent last year). tate Association • 48 per cent of eastern OnThe Ontario Real Estate tarians described the current Association represents over residential real estate mar- 64,000 brokers and salesket in their city or town as people who are members ‘favourable’ (58 per cent last of the 40 real estate boards year). throughout the province. • 32 per cent of eastern OREA serves its REALTOR Ontarians described the real members through a wide vaestate market in their city as riety of professional publica‘stronger’ compared to one tions, educational programs, year ago (21 per cent last advocacy, and other services. year). www.OREA.com • 29 per cent say the market Source: OREA

Gratuities are often indicated, but not always In last week’s column I wrote about gratuities at restaurants and pubs, something that continues to befuddle patrons and staff alike. Customers are often unsure how much to tip or if there is an expectation. Waitresses and waiters, on the other hand, are usually dependent on tips to supplement their earnings and make it worthwhile to remain in a business that, on average, doesn’t pay well. Last week’s article was prompted by a decision taken by a Vancouver-based restaurant chain to eliminate tipping at their newest location in downtown Calgary. Instead customers at the establishment will find an automatic 16 per cent “hospitality charge” added to the bill. The surcharge applies even if patrons are unhappy with the food or the service provided. Some media reports on this particular situation made it seem as if the practice is unusual or even unprecedented. In my previous column I argue that, despite the publicity it has received, the Calgary case is anything but exceptional. I backed that up with examples from the past and noted that hospitality surcharges, added gratuities – whatever you want to call them – have been around a long time and probably will be in future. If proprietors in general try to tip the balance by applying automatic surcharges to bills, customers will rebel. I’m certain patrons want to retain the right to decide how much a tip will be based on the quality of the food and the service provided. After examining the issue of gratuities in restaurants, this week I will look at some other situations when tipping is indicated. Summer remains the busiest travel season in the Northern Hemisphere. So if you travel and especially if you take an organized tour, use private transportation alternatives (taxis, Uber or other hire cars and buses) or you stay overnight in a hotel, you’ll be faced with situations when tipping is not only indicated, it is expected. I’m a film fan and one of the common scenes, prevalent in old movies, is that of the intrepid porter exiting a hotel room after depositing the luggage, whistling and flipping a coin in the air (his tip) as he retreats along the corridor. Well, perhaps in the 1950s you could get away with crossing a porter’s palm with a single coin? Today if someone deliv-

Reflections BY JEFF MAGUIRE

ers suitcases to your hotel room they expect folding money in return for “the favour.” Good hotels employ a concierge or, in the case of the swanky establishment we stayed at in Las Vegas in February, a small army of them. Best friend If you need information on anything – transportation, directions (if you intend to walk somewhere), restaurants, shows and so on – the concierge desk is the place to go. They will book your transport to the airport or tell you which train to use to reach your next destination. The concierge is your best friend during a hotel stay. But not if you don’t tip him or her! Kathy and I now have standing rules when it comes to tipping the concierge. In England for example, even if we only intend to ask him/her the time of day we never approach the desk without at least three pounds (in coins) clutched in our fists. If I ask them to order a hire car to reach the airport I always give them at least £5 (that’s about $9 CDN following Brexit). Some of you may scoff. But consider this. In our experience, if you need something quickly and there is a line-up at the concierge desk, the individual suddenly goes blind. I mean that for “some reason” he or she suddenly can’t see those who have failed to tip them in the past. I clearly recall being near the back of the line at a hotel in London’s famous west end one morning. Suddenly the duty concierge said, “Oh, Mr. Maguire – how can I help you today!” He ignored the folks ahead of me. I can only assume it was because I never failed to tip the gentleman. Last fall we travelled to Ireland. When our cab arrived at our hotel in Central Dublin a very friendly young man, in an immaculate uniform, greeted us. He directed us to the front desk and then efficiently swept up our luggage and assembled it nearby. Seeing we had finished checking in the chap (he’s called Darren) said, “Mr. and Mrs. Maguire. I see you’re stayin’ on the tird floor (remember, they drop their H’s in Ireland).

Can I bring your cases to ya?” We had just come off a delayed overnight flight from Toronto and were exhausted. I smiled and nodded in the affirmative. Darren gave us just enough time to go to the room and size things up. Within five minutes he was at the door with four pieces of luggage, two suitcases and two carry-ons, in tow. He deftly reached into the closet and set up a folding luggage rack. Before departing he asked “is dare anyting else I can do for youse this morning?” Sometimes they drop whole words in Ireland! That was my cue. I thanked Darren, shook his hand and then pressed a 10 euro note into his palm. “No sir, ya don’t have to do dat,” he stressed. I insisted he keep the cash. And just as deftly the bill disappeared into his waist coat pocket. “Tank you very much sir. I hope youse have a great stay in Dublin!” After that Darren couldn’t do enough for us. During the week we were there he popped up, seemingly out of nowhere, every time we walked along a corridor, crossed the lobby or headed to the restaurant. “Is dare someting I can help ya with today,” he repeated. He is also a fount of knowledge and gave us a couple of good tips on where to go and what to see in the Irish capital. Prior to the much anticipated Gaelic football match between County Kerry and County Dublin, Darren’s advice ensured we got a good seat at a nearby pub where we watched the game on television. Yes, believe me, tipping has its rewards. And why not, it’s part of what makes the world of travel spin! Other side There’s another side to the coin too. The times when tipping is not indicated! In the 1990s, very early in our long travel history in Great Britain, we took a short (fourday) coach tour from London which encompassed Devon and Cornwall (perhaps the most beautiful county in England) and then carried us back to the capital via Somerset, Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. At the tiny village of Bladon, Oxfordshire (near Woodstock) we made a stop at St. Martin’s Church Yard. The pretty hillside location includes

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Musical chiller for, by and about the community opens this week The final production in BarnDoor’s unique summer-long celebration of the 200th anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement opens this weekend at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre. You had the chance to see how a fatal meeting in a Perth field helped to shape a young nation in June’s The Last Deadman. You had the chance to laugh and be excited by exceptional harmonies as July’s The Great Perth Temperance Soiree traced the rise and fall of temperance using the very words from the pages of Perth’s historic newspaper, The Courier. Now you have the chance to thrilled and chilled and scared and amused and entertained by what has to be the most remarkable musical ever written about Perth. Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing opens Friday, Aug. 5 for a three-weekend run. BarnDoor Productions decided to extend the run to give people as much opportunity as possible to work around their favourite Olympic viewing. With 11 performances, including three Sunday matinees, everyone should be able to fit one into their schedule. Ghost Stories is about one of the earliest – and most chilling – legends of the region’s settlement. John Oliver and his wife ran the ferry in the 1820s across Big Rideau Lake at a place people called, naturally enough, Oliver’s Landing. To accommodate the occasional late night traveller (for Mr. Oliver would never cross the lake at night), they built a little inn and obtained the area’s first liquor license. They did very well with this. You might say, they made a killing at it. Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing is a fully-realized, Broadway-style musical that has drawn critical and audience praise in its previous incarnations. It is full of upbeat, exciting music; of fun; of suspense; and of drama. It is intense, scary, often comic, as romantic as it is sombre and as theatrical as it is historical. The thing to be born in mind is that this is not a “bought” show: it is, from conception to composition, from script to sound effects, all original, written by, for and about the community. It is not, by any means, an amateur attempt at a show: the Brockville Recorder and

John and the missus: David Jacklin and Julie Kevan star as Mr. and Mrs. Oliver in Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing, a “musical chiller” which opens at Perth’s Full Circle Theatre this week. The fact-based musical about a local legend has been called “grim, clever, funny...thrilling, indeed!” by critics. The show runs until Aug. 21. Submitted photo

Times said “Followers of good theIt’s BarnDoor’s biggest show of atre can all rejoice! Ghosts Stories is the summer with a cast of 14 workbelievable, bewitching and, best of ing to create the ensemble needed all, blatantly unpredictable.” for the show. Flowing from scene to

scene and song to song, it tells the tragic story of the Olivers and their fate in under two hours, including an intermission. People play multiple

characters throughout the show and all contribute to the atmosphere, from the first word to the last. Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing is a proven crowdpleaser about, for and by the community. It’s a fitting closing production to the community theatre’s tribute to their community, and a piece of entertainment that viewers will long remember. It is, in the words of CBC Radio, “grim, clever, funny...thrilling, indeed!” Now, doesn’t that sound more interesting than watching someone jumping up and down in the Rio de Janiero heat? Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing runs Aug. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 7, 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig Street, Perth, near Last Duel Park. Tickets are $20 reserved; $22 at the door. Students are $10. To reserve or for more information, just call 613-2671884 or visit www.barndoorproductions.ca. Submitted by BarnDoor Productions

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Province launches challenge encouraging people to spend more time in nature The Ontario government and Ontario Parks are challenging people across the province to spend more time in nature and develop new healthy habits. Inspired by the David Suzuki Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30x30 Challenge, the Ontario Parks 30x30 Nature Challenge encourages people to spend at least 30 minutes per day in nature for 30 days. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s challenge begins in August.

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the Churchill family plot and the burial site of Winston Churchill, Englandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous war-time leader and one of my heroes. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been back twice since! Our tour leader was a rather cynical chap who was once a police officer. How he got into the tour business I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never met anyone as ill-suited to the task. Throughout the trip he had scoffed at aspects of British history and belittled prominent figures from the past, much to the chagrin of us and many of our fellow travellers. At Bladon it was raining lightly. He clearly didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t intend to get wet. So he had the driver set us down beside the main road, opposite the church yard and gave us verbal directions to the Churchill

Spending time outside each day will help to form a beneficial new habit that supports a healthy lifestyle. Research shows that interacting with nature is good for both physical and mental health, from reducing stress and strengthening the immune system to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer and lowering blood pressure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Spending time in one of Ontar-

ioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beautiful provincial parks is a wonderful way to connect with nature and stay healthy. But there are also many natural settings in your own neighbourhood. I encourage all Ontarians to get out to any natural setting and to take up the 30x30 Nature challenge,â&#x20AC;? stated Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. The 30x30 Nature Challenge doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to take a lot of time

grave. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need me, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to find,â&#x20AC;? he said with a wave. He then insulted Sir Winston in the context of a rather crude joke. That really tore it for many of us. He was lucky this was our last major stop, on the final day of the trip. Otherwise there would have been a mutiny Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m certain. I was boiling mad and so were many others including an elderly chap from Israel whose main focus for the entire tour was the visit to Churchillâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gravesite. Afterward as we drove into London, the end point for the tour, our â&#x20AC;&#x153;leaderâ&#x20AC;? had the nerve to announce â&#x20AC;&#x153;the standard tipâ&#x20AC;? for the tour guide (himself) and the coach driver. Kathy was for tipping the driver only and not him. I thought that despite his shortcomings heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d been friendly enough overall. We compro-

mised on half the expected amount for him. We then topped up the tip for the driver who was excellent! But as we were exiting the bus the gent from Israel took the opportunity to give our guide a piece of his mind. And believe you me, he was well told! There was no tip offered either. I actually congratulated the man afterward in the parking lot. He had the intestinal fortitude to say what most of us were thinking. Yes, sometimes tipping is indicated and sometimes it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t. In my opinion it should always be up to you in terms of what you choose to give in a particular situation. In most cases no guideline is necessary. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know who deserves a gratuity and who doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t! If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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United Counties marks opening of new paramedic service station The following are highlights of the regular United Counties of Leeds and Grenville council meeting held on Thursday, July 21, the joint services committee of July 20, the committee of the whole of July 5 and the official grand opening of the South Grenville Paramedic Station on July 20. The South Grenville Paramedic Station #10 in Johnstown had its official grand opening on Wednesday, July 20. “The location provides excellent access to Highways 401 and 416 and Country Road 2 for responses to the Edwardsburgh Cardinal and Prescott areas,” Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service Chief Chris Lloyd told a large gathering of officials, community members, paramedics and their families at the opening. The station also provides emergency coverage and response to Augusta, Brockville, Merrickville-Wolford and North Grenville, when ambulances in these catchment areas are committed to other calls. Station #10 has been fully operational since Feb. 5 and merges ambulance locations in Prescott and Spencerville. By the end of June, paramedics had responded to 821 calls from this station. It is equipped with three ambulances,

with one of them operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The centre has a lounge and crew quarters, locker rooms, and equipment storage to accommodate 10 full-time paramedics. New construction included the addition of three new drive-thru ambulance bays. Station #10 is housed in the former Ontario Travel Information Centre on Highway 16 near the Prescott-Ogdensburg International Bridge, a property purchased by the Township of Edwardsburgh Cardinal. The station is now operating with a 20-year lease between the Counties and the township, with all operational costs covered by the Counties. Emergency management appointments Counties council has approved a bylaw for appointments to the Counties’ community emergency management team in accordance with Ontario’s Emergency and Civil Protection Act. Paramedic Service Division Chief Chris Lloyd has been appointed as the Emergency Management Co-ordinator. First and second alternates are Alison Tutak, director of community and social services, and Kristen

Argue, director of corporate services. CAO Andy Brown, Argue, Tutak, Lloyd and Les Shepherd, director of public works, have been appointed as members of the emergency management program committee. Argue will be the chair of the committee and Shepherd will be the vice-chair. Lesley Todd, county clerk, is appointed as the emergency information officer. Deanna Clark, economic development officer, is the alternate. Code of conduct to be established A resolution to appoint an ad hoc committee to develop a council code of conduct was approved at the regular meeting of counties council. Two clauses in the current Municipal Act state having a conduct code in place and the appointment of an integrity commissioner as discretionary powers. However, the act is currently under review and indications are these clauses will become mandatory. The code may be for members of council only, or could extend to public representatives on its committees. In preparation, Counties staff will consult with Leeds and Grenville municipali-

ties to determine if there is interest in having a regional or counties-wide integrity commissioner appointed. Wheels Program pilot project is underway A two-year, $50,000 pilot project called the Wheels Program was approved by the joint services committee on July 20. Wheels is designed to help jobready departing Ontario Works clients with the purchase of a vehicle to secure employment. The small-scale pilot will assist approximately 10 people with vehicle ownership. Two key partners are the Employment and Education Centre Credit Counseling Program and KIA of Brockville. “The pilot is an exciting opportunity enabling a closer examination of the issue of transportation and its link to empowerment, self-sufficiency, and employment,” said Counties director of community and social services Alison Tutak. She noted the lack of public transportation in a rural community is a significant barrier to those living in poverty, but who wish to secure and sustain employment. See UCLG page 28

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Rural clients who might qualify are those about to start a job but require transportation from rural locations in the Counties. The cost of the program is under the Ontario Works Contingency Reserve. Social Infrastructure Funding announced The joint services committee heard a report on newly-announced Social Infrastructure Funding (SIF) where the allocation for Leeds and Grenville is just over $2 million this year and $869,400 next year. SIF is a joint initiative between

the provincial and federal governments which was announced in June. It will provide $640 million for housing across Ontario over the next three years. The United Counties is receiving funds from two of four programs: Investment in Affordable Housing Program (IAH), which is being matched by the province, and the Social Housing Improvement Program (SHIP). Leeds and Grenville is receiving $1.2-million in IAH funding for 2016-2017. The Counties will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to determine if there may be any affordable housing projects in the community that meet the SIF specific criteria under IAH. Staff will report back to

the joint services committee in September. The Counties allocation through SHIP is $988,100. A number of projects have been identified within the Leeds and Grenville social housing portfolio and with non-profit housing provid-

ers, including hot water tank and furnace replacements. There is an emphasis on addressing water and energy conservation issues and reducing gas emissions when using SHIP funding.

There are no meetings scheduled for August. Committee of the whole is Tuesday, Sept. 6, joint services committee Wednesday, Sept. 7 and regular counties council on Thursday, Sept.

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History comes to life on the Rideau Canal at the Opinicon Resort Catherine Reynolds

heart and I’m trying to marry that with logic and finances. It’s always revolved around a feeling. Now all I can do is pour my own feelings into it.” It is a strategy that seems to be working. Since it opened in the spring of 2015 after sitting dormant for two years, people have been returning to the Opinicon to relive an era when people interacted with respect, integrity and honour. When a person’s word was their bond and good service was delivered promptly. Where the beauty of the landscape and kindness of the people can’t be described, only appreciated in the moment and savoured when you can’t hear the lapping of the water or call of the loons. People are returning for a feeling that is still hanging in the air and whispering in the wind. “One man has been coming to the Opinicon for more than 50 years with his family. We have met his children and grandchildren. This is true for many of the families,” says Sherry Weeks, guest services manager. A worker at the Opinicon most of her life, Weeks understands the allure of the resort that burrows into your heart and fills your dreams. “You fall in love with it and end-up staying here,” she says knowingly. Sweet and funny, Weeks, 50, is a part of the Opinicon as much as it is a part of her and

her family. She started working at the resort when she was 13. Before that, her great grandfather was a fishing guide at the resort by day and barber at home by night. “I’ve been here 35 years,” the Elgin woman says proudly. “For two years (the resort was

closed), I was orphaned.” “I’ve been here so long, I thought I had met most of the people who came here, but I really haven’t,” she notes with awe. “This place has touched so many lives. People I haven’t even met before.” Weeks discovered this when

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The Opinicon Resort in Chaffey’s Locks is undergoing a facelift thanks to new owner Fiona McKean. Renovations on the dining hall are expected to be completed by late August/ early September, with plans for a swimming pool next year. The grounds, steeped in local history, will be the site of a reunion on Aug. 27. Above, from left: Opinicon grounds and maintenance manager Scott Patterson, McKean and Sherry Weeks, the resort’s guest services manager. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 31 - Thursday, August 4, 2016

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History is coming to life on the Rideau Canal and it will take your breath away. Nestled in the elbow of Chaffey’s Locks is a majestic resort steeped in history and filled with charm. “It’s nice to see the Opinicon Resort brought back to life,” says Scott Patterson, grounds and maintenance manager. “I love it more than ever.” It’s the summer of 2016 and Patterson has worked at the resort faithfully for 35 straight seasons. His hands are strong and his eyes are wise, reflections of his personality and work ethic. The 47-year-old smiles when he thinks back to when he received a job offer at the Opinicon. He was only 12 at the time and owner Al Cross asked him to start work immediately. “They’re keeping the charm,” Patterson notes fondly about the place where stories about Al and the Opinicon are legends. Known for his remarkable memory, excellent customer service and dedication to the resort, Al and his family would be proud to see what the Opinicon has become if they were alive today. “It’s looking better than ever,” says Patterson about the property that was built in the 1800s. Past the courtyard where Scott is sitting are signs of con-

struction. Purchased by Fiona McKean, the Grand Old Dame of the Rideau is getting a facelift. Fencing blocks entrance to the main building where major construction is under way to the dining hall. It is a regal building facing Chaffey’s Locks with a bay of windows in the corner. Set back from the road, the front lawn is manicured and holds antique wooden chairs ready to embrace the weary. The dining hall is expected to be completed by late August/early September. Later, the building will include a pub, games lounge and meeting room. A swimming pool is to be constructed on the grounds next year. Scattered around the building are 16 cottages that have been painted and renovated. The colours are striking against the landscape. Guests smile as they come and go. Asked if she’s proud of what she’s accomplished, McKean replies, “I never get a minute to sit down and think about it. It’s a roller coaster of extreme emotions.” Thin and attractive, the mother of three admits the scope and scale of the work has been keeping her busy since she received a call from her realtor telling her she had the winning bid in the real estate auction. Her vision for the resort is unconventional and perfect. “It’s very much from the

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Another miracle has occurred at Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary (BSR). Andy Parent, founder of BSR, is on his way to a full recovery after undergoing major heart surgery to address an enlarged aorta on June 21. “I was scared,” admits Parent, who was able to return to the ranch on June 26. “I was so weak. Even now, I’m weak.” The surgery, which could have left Parent paralyzed, went well. “My kidneys didn’t shut down,” he explained. “That’s a miracle in itself. The doctors thought for sure they would shut down. The doctor said to me afterwards you obviously have some stuff you still need to do at your ranch.” But the fight isn’t over. During a CT scan leading up to the surgery, doctors discovered a spot on one of Parent’s lungs. “When they did the CT scan, they saw something on my lung and want to do some further tests,” he said. But for now, he’s focusing on the positive. “When I woke up (following surgery), my first thought was I made it – I’m still here.” “Lots of people go through a lot in life,” he continued. “You really take life for granted. Life is a gift. People wake up, take a shower and go to work every

day without realizing how precious life it. I wake up every day and am just so grateful to feel the sun on my face and see the animals happy and hear children laughing.” He said when you go through a major surgery, you have to fight to get back to where you were before. “When I first got home, my legs were like rubber,” he said. “It will take a while for my strength to come back, but for now I’m walking around with my cane.” Before going in for the surgery, Parent received more than 5,000 well-wishes on Facebook from people all around the world who support BSR. To date, BSR has homed nearly 2,200 animals since opening in 2002. Currently, there are 115 animals that have found salvation at BSR. “I even had a church praying for me in New Orleans. It’s amazing,” Parent remarked. He explained the BSR volunteers really stepped up to help his son, Andrew Parent, who ran the BSR in his absence. “All the people that came out to support him…it’s incredible.” Parent’s wife provided regular updates on the ranch while he was in the hospital. “She told me about the support the ranch was getting,” he said. “It was so nice to hear.” “I’ve been in the community long enough to meet so many

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Providing essential services to local youth just got easier. “This is a good news item,” said Norie Spence, Connect Youth chair, during a deputation to council on July 25. “We have been in the South Grenville area for 15 years now and we’re a United Way agency. In that time period, we started primarily with running a drop-in program, much like the Kemptville Youth Centre does here, and our goal was always to open an apartment for homeless youth, between the ages of 16 and 21.” She explained with a United Counties of Leeds and Grenville partnership, Connect Youth was able to do that three years ago in Prescott. “We opened an apartment and the demand for it has been unbelievable,” said Spence. “We have roughly seven referrals a month and we can take 1.25 youth, so we knew that we needed to expand and we targeted Kemptville as our next expansion.” Connect Youth received a federal grant, through Service

Ontario, to add another apartment. “With the County again, we were able to secure an apartment. The County takes care of the emergency housing apartment and we supply the staffing for it.” “Connect Youth was formed as a result of a community focus group following the suicide of a youth in June, 2001,” said Elizabeth Langlois, Connect Youth program coordinator. “Basically, community members came together and said we need something more for our youth, and that’s how Connect Youth was born.” She explained the main objectives of Connect Youth are; connect youth with appropriate services/programs, advocate for (or create) needed services/ programs, support youth during difficult transitions and encourage youth to reach their full potential and become positive adults in the community. “Our program goals are to provide support to youth in the South Grenville communities, reduce service gaps through advocacy and promote and empower youth in their community,” said Langlois. Connect Youth provides a

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Representatives from Connect Youth presented a deputation to council on July 25. From left, Holly Howard, Victoria Robertson, Elizabeth Langlois, Ella Sawyer, Norie Spence and Ruby Sawyer. multitude of essential services to local youth, including referrals, crisis intervention, life skills workshops, employment, rural outreach, gender sexuality alliance (LGBT support), emergency housing, food and clothing. In the fiscal year 2015 to 2016 (July to June), a total of 203 individual youths accessed services through Connect Youth; 105 females, 95 males and one unknown. “They come to us for mental health reasons, sexual health reasons, transportation chal-

lenges,” said Langlois. Connect Youth has a dropin location at South Grenville District High School. “It’s open to youth, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.,” said Langlois. “It’s just a place where students can come and hang out. They can interact with their peers in a safe place.” She explained the emergency housing program is a 21-day unit providing youth access to temporary accommodations until more permanent housing arrangements can be made.

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Good news for local rib lovers. The Kemptville Ribfest will run in 2017, thanks to renewed community support. As reported in this paper, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville was considering cancelling the event next year if funds raised continued to dwindle. In 2015, Ribfest brought in $17,000 for BBBS, whereas two years prior it brought in nearly double that amount. “We raised $32,500 this year,” said Jane Fullarton, BBBS executive director. “We’re delighted with that. It’s up significantly from last year.” She explained planning and execution of the event is a colossal undertaking. “It’s the major fundraiser for the Kemptville office and our operations there,” she said. The Kemptville office of BBBS opened five years ago and has grown exponentially from supporting seven local children to 360. She said the bounce back for ribfest is mainly due to community support and sponsorship. “People are saying we care about this event and want to keep it going,” said Fullarton. Countless sponsors stepped up to the plate this year to keep the event in the community, in-

cluding Glenview Homes and Tallman Truck Centre, which has been a sponsor since its inception. “This year, both French language (Catholic and public) came on as sponsors,” she said. “They both had booths on site, which was nice. It’s a family event, so it was a good chance to meet locals there. And a great partnership for us.” Another new corporate sponsor was Burke’s Sheet Metal in Ottawa.

“We raised $32,500 this year. We’re delighted with that. JANE FULLARTON, BBBS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

“The owners live here in Kemptville,” explained Fullarton. “It’s also really important we have our in-kind sponsors, who are terrific, like Macton Electrical. We could not do our event without them coming on site and doing the wiring for us every year.” Other companies, such as Ontario Rental Supply, Fast Eddie’s and Oxford Plumbing, contribute to the set-up and clean-up for Kemptville Ribfest as well. “These folks that keep coming back to help every year are really important to us. Topline Trailers provide vehicles to help

us bring stuff around the site. The Ferguson Forest Centre helps out every year too; Ed Patchell (chief operating officer) brings the forklift and helps unload our tractor-trailer. He’s been there since year one. We have incredible support. The in-kind guys make the event happen, but what made a huge difference this year was the new dollar sponsors who came in.” Fullarton explained the organizing committee was very happy with attendance this year. “We had the church service (put on by Southgate Community Church) on Sunday and most of the people that came got lunch, so we were really busy that day,” she said. “They are great supporters. We are so pleased and gratified with that particular partnership.” The event serves as a good promoter for BBBS services, in addition to a fundraiser. “It’s a great way to get the word out, by talking to people about what we do all weekend,” said Fullarton. “Mission accomplished this year,” she continued. “I am confident we are going ahead with ribfest again next year. We’re just so happy the community cares about the event and chose to support it.” If you would like to volunteer for Kemptville Ribfest or join the planning committee, call BBBS directly at 1-(613)345-0281.

Communities in Bloom judges stop by the fire department The Communities in Bloom judges were given the grand tour of the Merrickville Fire Department on July 28. The judges arrived in Merrickville on July 27. The last time Merrickville participated in the CIB process, it was dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Rideau.’ The judges explained the evaluation process is not about flowers – it’s about the health and happiness of a community’s citizens. From left, Fire Chief Bob Foster, CIB judge Chris Ziemski, CIB judge Doreen Hill, Merrickville-Wolford Mayor David Nash and Merrickville Lions Club member Timothy Malloy.

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Enjoying her pony ride was seven-year-old Brooke McPherson of Merrickville.

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Merrickville Lions Club director Philip Prudhomme manned the grill as the service club put on a barbecue spread, tempting the taste buds of festival visitors.

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Some casual observations about pressure Don Mercer

Being a captive audience in my seat when flying in a plane at 37,000 feet tends to make me notice things that would otherwise be inconsequential. Have you ever noticed how the foil lids on the yoghurt tubs bulge upwards, as do the closures on the coffee creamers? If you haven’t noticed it, perhaps the spurt of yoghurt shooting out of the container when you open it may get your attention. If you’re not a fan of yoghurt, or don’t bother with cream in your coffee, take a look at how the packages of airplane snacks are often puffed up. Another thing that caught my attention was how rapidly the carbonation bubbles left my soft drink while we were having a meal in the revolving restaurant at the top of the Schilthorn in Switzerland (elevation 9,744 feet). This is where the James Bond movie “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” was filmed, and the pop was to wash down my “James Bond Burger”. So what do these two things have in common, other than

proving that maybe I need to get out a bit more often? Basically, it all has to do with changes in atmospheric pressure. Let’s start by imagining that you are seated at a table at mean sea level. This is the average between high tide and low tide. Now, picture a oneinch square on the surface of the table. There is a column of air going from this square inch area all the way up to the limits of the Earth’s atmosphere. That column of air weighs 14.7 pounds. Therefore, we can say that normal atmospheric pressure is equal to 14.7 pounds per square inch at mean sea level. My apologies to those who have totally embraced the metric system, but it is much easier to discuss pounds per square inch than to explain things using units of kiloPascals. When products like the yoghurt or coffee creamers are packaged at low elevations, the pressure inside the containers is balanced with the air pressure on the outside of the container. The pressure is about 14.7 pounds per square inch, or 14.7 psi. At these elevations, the foil closures on top of

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Pressure cookers can be used to increase processing temperatures. these packages are flat. The packages of snacks may be slightly puffed up, but definitely not to the extent that they are on the plane. In a typical commercial airliner, the cabin pressure is maintained at what would be found at an elevation of about 8,000 feet. This means the actual pressure is around 10.9 pounds per square inch. Keep in mind that the pressure inside the sealed packages and containers is around 14.7 psi, which is appreciably higher than that on the outside. Therefore, the air trapped inside expands,

and the containers puff up. In the revolving restaurant at the top of the Schilthorn, the atmospheric pressure is about 10.2 psi. This pressure is just over two-thirds of the atmospheric pressure pushing downwards on surfaces at sea level. As a result, the small bubbles of carbonation in my drink were able to break free more easily than at sea level, and my drink went flat very soon after it was poured. Of course, it didn’t help matters that the server poured it straight into the glass, rather than running it down the side

to prevent excessive fizzing. Reductions in pressure due to changes in elevation also have other effects which may not be so obvious. At elevations of 10,000 feet, water boils at only 89.6 degrees Celsius. Even at elevations of 5,280 feet (one mile) water boils at 94.4 degrees Celsius. These are major differences from the 100 degree Celsius boiling point of water at sea level. There can be pronounced effects on things like baking a cake. As a result, manufacturers of cake mixes sometimes have special notes on the boxes for anyone preparing their product at higher elevations. The adjustments may be as simple as adding a bit more water to account for the extra losses during baking. On the flip side of all this, we can use pressure cookers in processing applications to increase the temperature at which water boils. By raising the pressure inside the cooking chamber, temperatures of 121 degrees Celsius can be achieved. This is well above the normal boiling point of water. These high temperatures are important for reducing levels

of microorganisms in canned foods. Care should be taken when working with pressure cookers. Changes in weather can also produce changes in atmospheric pressure. “Low pressure” is usually an indication of stormy weather. Along with the lower pressures comes a corresponding expansion in the volume of liquids and gases that are trapped in air-tight containers, This is how some people are able to tell that weather changes are approaching since they can feel it in their joints. As the atmospheric pressure decreases, fluids and tissues in the joints may expand, causing pain to develop. Even though atmospheric pressure is all around us and may be taken for granted, it can have some significant effects on our lives. The next time someone comments that the weather is changing because they can feel it in their bones, you might not want to dismiss things so casually. Don Mercer is an Associate Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph.

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Canalfest took over Blockhouse Park in Merrickville July 31 to Aug. 1. Above, Lea Hamblett of The Artful Dragon Studio in Mallorytown Landing displays a piece of her unique wearable art jewelry. Above right, A number of artisans showcased their talents throughout the long weekend, including Karen Bernard of Petawawa.

“cheerful, excitable, insignificant, unpolished, naturally unambitious except as to his income and his importance in local society”). Shaw also enjoys skewering those whose lives are marked by a huge gap between reality and their self perceptions, such as the Major’s wife, Catherine, described as “imperiously energetic, who might be a solid specimen of the wife of a mountain farmer, but is determined to be a Viennese lady, and to that end wears a fashionable tea gown on all occasions.” When the show originally opened

in London, Shaw received a standing ovation, save for one man who stayed seated and booed. In his trademark witty response, Shaw leaned over to the man and said, “My dear fellow, I quite agree with you, but what are we two against so many?” The Classic Theatre Festival cast features a large number of returning faces, including Scott Clarkson, Alastair Love, Catherine Bruce, Rachel Fischer, Alan Lee and Lindsay Robinson, along with Festival newcomer Lana Sugarman. The show continues running Wednesday to Sunday at 2 p.m., with 8 p.m. shows Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The festival’s final show of the year, the gripping mystery thriller An In-

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spector Calls, will open Aug. 19 and run to Sept. 11. Meanwhile, fans of local heritage and history will still be able to attend River of Memory, a theatrical historic walking play running Wednesday to Sunday at 11 a.m. until Aug. 28. This year’s play, River of Memory focuses on early Indigenous-settler relations in Perth, while the Friday night Lonely Ghosts Walk (until Aug. 26) tells the tale of a whiskey baron in love with a temperance woman. Tickets to all festival shows are available online at www.classictheatre.ca or 1-877-283-1283. Submitted by the Classic Theatre Festival

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Regional Round-Up Car Toot Bingo, Almonte Fairgrounds, every Wednesday in August 7 pm start. Food canteen including homemade pie opens at 630 pm. Proceeds to NLAS. Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, August 15, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Music & Memories, Tuesday, August 16 picnic lunch at Donaldson’s Farm, Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Trip and picnic lunch. Tuesday, August 9. Contact Home Support at 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mills’ Home Support, overnight Trip to a Play & Supper. Thursday, August 11& 12, Contact Home Support at 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus.

August Valley Singles Lunch will be held on Sunday, August 7, 1 p.m. Generations Restaurant in Carleton Place. For more info contact Pat at 613-622-5693 or Johanna at 613432-7622. Bingo Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. Carleton Place Arena upper hall. Elevator access available. Sponsor: Carleton Place and District Civitan Club. Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, every Friday (August 5, 12, 19, 26) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-2530733. Debtors Anonymous. If you are having problems with money or debt then we can help. 6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell and Edmund Street. 613-216-9008. Lanark Drum Circle meets at the CP Museum, August 14 (the 2nd Sunday of every month) at 1:30. Learn traditional songs and teachings. Open to all, info 613-257-1014. Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:30-7pm, Legion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at CP Open Doors 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome St James Anglican Church Cemetery Decoration Service, Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m., corner of Ramsay Conc 8 and Industrial Ave.

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Lodge, 1803 County Rd. 2 E. Baby Talk, Ontario Early Years. Drop in group for parents and their babies 0-12 months. Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. Holy Cross Catholic School, 521 Clothier St. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Blood Donor Clinic, Thursday, August 4, North Grenville Municipal Centre, 12:30-

Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

3:30pm & 5:00-8:00pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To donate online blood. ca or 1-888-236-6283. With the long weekend, there is always an urgent need for blood. Kinderwalk, Ontario Early Years. Friday August 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Anniversary Park. Ferguson Forest, entrance off Hwy. 43. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre, Ontario Early Years. Mondays 9:30-11:30am Indoor & outdoor programs. birth to 6 years, 1175 Limerick Rd. North Grenville. Info: 1-866-4338933 ext 2374. North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374. St. John’s United Church Farmer’s Market, 400 Prescott Street, 8 am-noon, Saturday morning’s in support of the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Community grown produce, preserves, baking. All funds go to fight global hunger.

MERRICKVILLE Meatloaf Dinner, Merrickville Legion, August 5, Music by Lorne Daley, 7-11 p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. Roast Pork Dinner served, Merrickville Legion, August 12, 6 p.m. Music by Watermelon Wine, 7-11 p.m. Sid’s Annual Pig Roast, Merrickville Legion, August 6, Dinner & entertainment 1-6 p.m. Tickets available from the Legion or Bonnie at the local L.C.B.O. All proceeds to “A Chance Animal Rescue Inc.”

PAKENHAM August 13 During the Pakenham Fall Fair, a Big Basement Sale, at St Mark’s Anglican Church, 16 Jessie Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon. Coffee, Tea and Goodies also available.

PERTH 2016 Flower and Edibles Show, August 6, Legion, 26 Beckwith St E., hosted by Perth and District Horticultural Society. Entry drop off between 9-11 a.m. Opening/Award Ceremonies begin at 1. A Classic Comedy: The Classic Theatre Festival stages delightful comedy Arms and the Man, Wed. to Sun. at 2 pm, with 8 pm shows Wed., Thurs. & Sat.,until August 14. 54 Beckwith Street East (at Harvey). Tickets: classictheatre.ca, 613-485-6434.

A Historic Walking Play: River of Memory, Until August 28, Wed.-Sun. at 11 am. Meet at Matheson House (Perth Museum), 11 Gore Street East. Tickets: classictheatre.ca, 613-4856434. A Taste of Perth: The Lonely Ghosts Walk, family-friendly, historic, theatrical walking tour, Fridays 7-8pm. Meet at Matheson House (Perth Museum), 11 Gore Street East. Tickets: classictheatre.ca, 613-485-6434. Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039. Bi-monthly meeting of the Perth Co-housing Initiative will be held Thursday August 4, 6-8:30 pm at McMartin House. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. Information, 613-264-8590. Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 11 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613267-5305. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Perth Citizen’s Band Summer Pops Concert, Thursday August 4 & 18, 7:30pm, Stewart Park, downtown Perth. RTA Central Club, Saturday, August 13, Blue Mountain, Charleston Lake Hike, level 1, 7 km, moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 8:30 a.m. Leader: Nancy Gaudreau 613-3009532. www.rideautrail.org RTA Central Club, Saturday, August 6, Rideau Trail Hike, level 1, 7 km, moderate pace. Depart Conlon Farm at 9 a.m. Leader: Jack Tannett 613-466-0417. www.rideautrail.org Stittsville Legion visiting, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Saturday, August 13. Entertainment and a light snack will be provided, and music will start at 2 p.m. We hope our guests will arrive around 2:30 p.m.

RURAL Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland). Annual Memorial Service for Laidley’s Maberly United Church Cemetery on August 14th, at 2:00 p.m. In event of rain, service will be at Maberly Township Hall. Archives Lanark, open every Friday & Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center.)Info: 613-267-2232 or 613 256-3130.

August 7, Eastern Ontario Karting Races, Lombardy Fairgrounds, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. lombardykarting.com Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 613-272-2799 or 1-888-998-9927. Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, July 11 & 25, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall. Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Chinese and American Mah jongg, Thursday afternoons at 1:30 p.m.. at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. Info: Freda 613273-2571. Dance, Saturday, August 13, 8 pm-midnight, lunch 10:30 pm, Band: Bob Burtch. Lyndhurst Legion. Drop in yin yoga by Mugette Laflamme, Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. Info: Mugette 613-273-3505. Elizabethtown-Kitley Fire Department Chicken BBQ, Saturday, August 13, 4-6 p.m., Elizabethtown-Kitley Station #3 in Frankville. Reserve your tickets call: 613-340-3616. Fish Fry, North Crosby Hall, Conc. Rd 8 & Conc. Rd 10, Westport. Sunday August 14, 5pm, by Mike Mundell. General Meeting, August 11 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613283-8482. Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, August 14, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. Hunting, Fishing, Outdoor Equipment Sale & BBQ, Hopetown Community Hall, 5633 Hwy 511, Saturday August 13, 9am, all proceeds from BBQ & table rentals go to upkeep of Hopetown CC. Musician’s Circle, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at the ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. There is no audience. Info: Matt Churchill 613-273-9005. Robertsville Cemetery Annual Memorial Service, Sunday, August 7, 2 pm. Luncheon to follow Snow Road Community Hall Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (August 9). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613272-2676. Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland.

Sunday, August 14, Laidley’s Maberly United Church Cemetery service, 2:00 with Rev. Jean Brown. Please bring a lawn chair. Rain location is Maberly Hall. Info: Jim and Nancy Buchanan 613-268-2854. Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the library, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp Turkey & Ham Supper, Clarendon & Miller Hall, Plevna. Auspices St. Kilian’s Church, Ardoch. Saturday, August 6, supper 4-6:30 p.m.

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, August 10, 1 p.m. Info: 613-2836116. “Cruise In” Thursday nights August 11, 6-8 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 114 Lombard St. Info: Don Bates 613-264-8218 or 613-464-1095. Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion. Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- August 9, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613283-0960. Family Fun Bingo, Sunday, August 7, 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Doors open 12:00 noon. Contact: Carol 613-284-0305. Family Movie Night, last movie “Alice in Wonderland” (Johnny Depp). Thursday, August 11, 7 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church Downstairs Hall. Enough time to see this movie and Movie Under the Stars “Alice Through the Looking Glass. Children 13 and under to be accompanied. Heritage House Museum, Project Paint, August 10, 1-4pm, age 10+, geared for slightly older & more independent group. No experience is required. 613-283-6311 heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Research your ancestors/learn indexing, Wednesday, August 10, 7-9 pm, Family History Center inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7283 Roger Stevens Dr. Contact: Lisa Trodden 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca

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65TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY (August 4, 1951 – August 4, 2016) Richard (Dick) and Vera Harding Congratulations on celebrating this amazing milestone. We wish you health, happiness and many more years together. Love always, Richard, Cheryl, Susan, Paul and families

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Erin and Chris Taylor August 7, 2016 Congratulations on your 1st Anniversary! It’s been a whole year! Much love from your families

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The family of Archie and June Ferguson Invite you to help celebrate their 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY On Saturday, August 13th, 2:00 - 5:00 at The McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall Music by Old Habits followed by supper Best Wishes Only!

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HAPPY 101st BIRTHDAY Florence Henry An Open House will be held on Saturday, August 13 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Lombard Manor, Lombardy Best Wishes Only!

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We cordially invite you to join Gary & Ann Dean in the celebration of their 50th ANNIVERSARY Sunday, August 7th, 2016 1-4 p.m. at the Lions Hall, Perth Hosted by Garry, Jimmy & Grant Dean and Dylan Bond

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HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY August 6 George and Margaret McKay Best Wishes with love from your family and friends

The Family would like to Welcome you all to celebrate this special occasion. Please join us on Sunday August 7th, 2016 From 1:00 to 4:00 pm.

ALICE EDNA LAVIGNE (O’REILLY) EDNA will be 100 on August 10, 2016, but she celebrated this momentous occasion on July 31, 2016 with her family including many grandchildren, great grandchildren, friends and neighbours. Some relatives travelled a great distance just so they could share this special celebration with her. Edna we hope your day was filled with lots of stories, smiles, laughter and love. Edna you are an amazing woman who is an inspiration to all, we are so blessed to share this milestone with you, we all love you so much. Happy 100th Birthday from your loving family. CLS469266

Shh.... It’s a SURPRISE JEAN SUFFRON TURNS 80 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 625 Come celebrate at a casual drop-in tea 6430 Ottawa St. August 20th, 1-4 p.m. Montague Centennial Rosedale Hall Richmond, Ont K0A 2Z0 657 Rosedale Road Best Wishes Only Best wishes only Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 39 - Thursday, August 4, 2016

Garret Carley HAPPY 13th BIRTHDAY August 6, 2016 What can we say about a grandson that’s so handsome, funny, kind and smart. Hey wait we just said it, Happy Birthday! You make us so proud. We Love You Poppa Terry and Grandma Sherry

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We wish to thank family and friends for making our 50th Anniversary special with your thoughtful comments, flowers, cards and phone calls. Linda and Brian Cavanagh

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Our Baby Girl turns Double Digits! HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY Kailey Comeau We Love You! Mom, Dad & Jayden

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Peacefully, at Brockville General Hospital with his wife by his side on Friday July 22, 2016. Beloved husband of 15 years and best friend to Angela Matthews (nee McCormick). Mike will always be remembered and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, siblings, other family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at The Salvation Army Kemptville Church, 2 Oxford St. W., at 2pm, Saturday August 20, 2016.

THANK YOU On behalf of the Sylvania Lodge Campers Association we would like to thank the following organizations for the prize donations for our Annual Kids Fishing Derby: Dairy Queen, Perth; Tim Horton’s, Hwy. 7, Perth; McDonalds Restaurant, Perth; Sylvania Lodge Giant Tiger, Perth; Hill General Store, McDonalds Corners.

(Veteran WWII and retired with CP Rail) Delmer passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of almost 70 years to Doris (Moore) Condie. Loved father of Sherry Lee Scotinski of Thunder Bay, Terrance (Ann) Condie of Prescott, Gordon (Lendra) Condie of Thunder Bay and Douglas (Lauren) Condie of Kitchener. Sadly missed by his grandchildren, Darren (Sue), Leanne, Jeffrey, Brenden, Tanner, Branden, Jason and two great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Verla Vaudry of Pembroke and predeceased by brothers, Mervyn, Veldon, Willis and Earl. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and friends. Interment services will be held at the Union Cemetery, Beechburg at a later date. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Friends and Relatives Are invited to a get-together for Ian Macdonald On the occasion of his 85th Birthday In the Fellowship Room Rideau Christian Fellowship 8 Craig St., Hwy. #43 East Perth, ON Saturday, August 6, 2-5 pm Best Wishes Only

PALMER – Derek, Laura and big sister Amelia of Westport are pleased to announce the arrival of Olivia Ann Gray Palmer on May 17th, 2016, weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 oz. at Smiths Falls Hospital. Proud grandparents Graham and Debbie Byliss and Bob and Dawn Palmer. Great grandfathers Gray Palmer and Donald Oakes all of Perth. Special thanks to Dr. Kerner, Dr. McGregor, Dr. Gutcher and all of the wonderful nursing staff for their exceptional care.

We would like to thank our family and friends who came to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary. Many thanks for the cards and gifts. Everything was greatly appreciated. Maxeen and Alan Munro

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GILLIS Margaret Elizabeth Gertrude Peacefully at Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place, on July 28, 2016. Margaret Gillis (nee Campbell) formerly of Pakenham, age 80 years. Beloved mother of Jo-Ann, Robert, Kevin and the late Wanda. Sister of Barbara Stack, John, Ken and Billy Campbell. Predeceased by 2 sisters Myrtle and Bernice and a brother Borden Campbell. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Family and friends were invited to join the family for a graveside Service in St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 1pm. Funeral arrangements are entrusted into the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 For those who may choose to honour Margaret with a memorial donation, please consider Stoneridge Manor Residents Council Fund. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Young, Gladys Peacefully at Waterside Retirement Home, on Monday July 25, 2016, at the age of 93. Predeceased by her husband George Young and her daughter Diane Young. Loving mother of Barry Young. Proud grandmother of Warren, Kelsey and Sara. There will be no visitation or service. For those who wish,a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Latimer, Martha Marie At the Carleton Place Hospital on Monday August 1, 2016, at the age of 55. Loving wife of Brian. Dear mother of Jennifer and Jamie. Predeceased by her daughter Julia. Proud grandmother of Nicole, Emily, Ella, Noah and Ryann. Predeceased by her parents Kevin and Judy (nee Dooling) Murphy, and her brother Michael Murphy. Survived by her sister Laura Murphy, her nieces Terrilyn, Tammy, Tina, Patricia, Jasmine and Kim and her nephew Jeff. Daughter-in-law of Forest and Evelyn Latimer. Funeral Mass will take place at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Carleton Place, on Friday August 5, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation will be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

Edwin ‘Eddie’ H.

In loving memory of Edwin Hugh “Eddie” Lowe 66 yrs., who passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at Maison Vale Hospice on Monday, July 25, 2016. Beloved companion of Alice Boucher. Loving father of Karen Marshall (Shawn). Adored Grampa of Spencer and Cooper. Born in Carleton Place, ON. to the late Howard and Eva (Devlin) Lowe. Much loved brother of Kenneth (predeceased), Raymond (Kathy), Diane Eve (Brian predeceased) (Bob Jenkins), Hugh and Lorraine Sadler (Donnie). He will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews. Over the years Eddie was a valued employee of recreational vehicle businesses in Carleton Place, Ottawa and Smiths Falls, eventually moving with Leisure Days to Sudbury in 2006. He loved Sudbury, gathering another circle of friends who loved and respected him. Eddie will be remembered for his expertise in his chosen career, his “tell it as it is” personality, his extreme generosity and his wicked sense of humour. Eddie’s brothers will always treasure the memories of hunting and fishing together. Eddie had told Alice that he hoped he would go out on a bolt of lightning; there was a thunderstorm when he passed. God speed “Fast Eddie”. xoxo In keeping with the wishes of Eddie, there will be no funeral services. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Maison Vale Hospice would be appreciated by the family. Donations payable to: Maison Vale Hospice, 1028, chemin South Bay Road, Sudbury, ON, P3E 6J7, (705)-674-9252 or online at www.maisonsudburyhospice. org. Arrangements entrusted to Ranger’s Cremation and Burial Services Ltd.

POELSTRA Jack

With much understanding and sad hearts, we the family of Jack Poelstra, sadly announce he has passed away on July 27, 2016, due to his battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Jack was a great believer in organ donation, as to which he was one. Born in Brockville on March 30, 1953, to the late Feike Poelstra and Alberta Kerkhof. He was raised in Frankville, attended Frankville P.S. and ADHS and went on to Career Canada in Toronto, where he studied radio, graduated and started his radio career with the former CJET radio and later with CKBY Ottawa, he was known as the radio personality JP CAMPBELL. Jack was a big Detroit Red Wings fan. He greatly appreciated and gave thanks to the PSW’s and nursing staff for their awesome care. He leaves behind his three daughters April (Rob), Amber (Rob), Allison (Ryan) plus seven grandsons and one granddaughter, also two brothers Albert (Jo Marie), Fred (Carol) and one sister Diane (Kevin) and two nephews Jamie and Scott. There will be a gravesite visitation at Jack’s request. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In memoriams to the ALS Society will be greatfully acknowledged by the family.

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TYE

Joan

Peacefully at Providence Care-St. Mary’s of the Lake Site, Kingston on Tuesday July 26, 2016. Joan Kelsey of Lyndhurst, in her 71st year. Widow of Grant Tye. Dear mother of Brenda (Blaine) Burman of Orangeville, Brent (Kristina) of Lyndhurst and Brett (Crystal) of Orangeville. Dear sister of Allen (Velma) Kelsey of Lyndhurst, Barbara (the late Borden) Tye of Brockville and Joyce (Bill) Quinn of Seeley’s Bay. Fondly remembered by grandchildren, Brittany, Chelsey, Cody, Dustin, Bishop and Baxter. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. The family received friends at the Scotland Funeral Home, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Thursday from 6-8. A Memorial Service was held in St. John’s Anglican Church, Leeds on Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Inurnment St. John’s Cemetery, Leeds. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Anglican Parish of Leeds-Rear or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. (Memorial donations by cheque only) www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Centre.

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Edmonds

Brian James Edmonds

Brian passed away while at the Ottawa Civic HospitaI, on Thursday, July 28, 2016. Brian Edmonds, of Perth. Brian was a loving and dear husband to Susan Hill, a cherished son to Rita (nee` Groulx) and a much loved and appreciated brother to Larry, Lynn (Barney), and Patrick. Brian possessed a heart as big as his body, and he was always willing to help people when they were experiencing troubles in their lives. Brian’s happy-go-lucky attitude towards life was so refreshing in such a stress-plagued world as this. Brian was predeceased by his father, Grant James Edmonds, also in 2016. He will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by his nieces: Alyssa (Andrea) and Shannon Hill. Following in his Dad’s footsteps, Brian decided to work in the printing industry with his father and his brother, Larry in the family business known to everyone in Perth as Copies-R-Us. After his father’s retirement, Brian was hired as a valuable employee of MCP Printing, headquartered in Carleton Place. Brian’s cheerful and optimistic attitude was one of many things that made him so special. He will be sadly missed by all of his colleagues at MCP as well. To honour Brian’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Brian’s Life will be held at a date to be announced, please come and help us honour his memory. (Please check back at this website for details as they become available). Brian’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Ltd. 613-267-3082

IN MEMORIAM

THOM, MargaretIn memory of Aunt Margaret who passed away August 6th, 2004. Lovingly remembered by Marjorie John, Karen and Family

Victor Guillemette 1952 - 2015 In loving memory of my husband who passed away August 13, 2015. It has been a very long lonely year. It is hard to believe that August 13 marks the one year anniversary of your death. An anniversary that I don’t want to celebrate or should have to. Here I am left to grieve and look for you everywhere Every moment I’m awake and in the darkness too With every breath I take I always think of you Reality eludes me, Time has stood in place The heartache sneaks up on me so fast And it hurts so much, I want to scream If only I could see that smile upon your face It’s so hard to go on with life without you I will always love you and we miss you so much. Your wife Debbie and Dusty

Kennedy, Brenda (nee Stewart) July 15, 1954 – Aug 6, 2015 In loving memory of a dear Partner, Mom & Grandma. One year has passed since we saw your loving face, We thought of you today, But that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday, and the days before that too. We think of you in silence, And often speak your name, All we have are memories, and your picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, From which we will never part, God has you in His arms, We have you in our hearts. Sending much love to the heavens, today and every day. Joe, Jason, Tony & Jenny, Tanya & Eric Jordan, Carter, Owen, Austin, Shae & Grayson

MORPHY, Leone – In loving memory of our dear Mother, Grandmother, GreatGrandmother, Nanny, Sister and Aunt who passed away August 7, 2008. We are sending a dove to heaven, With a parcel on its wings, Be careful when you open it, It’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped in a million hugs, To say how much we miss you, And sending you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all your family

IN MEMORIAM

CARROLL, Gerald – In Loving Memory of Gerald Carroll who passed away August 09, 2013. Remembrance is a golden chain, Death tries to break but all in vain; To have, to love, and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart. The years may wipe out many things, But this… they wipe out never, The memory of those happy days, When we were all together. Forever in our hearts, Love, Betty & Family

WHITNEY, John June 7, 1942 - August 10, 2015 Fondly loved and deeply mourned, Heart of our hearts, We miss you so; Our tears will flow; Dimming your picture where’er we go; ‘Tis sad but true, We will abide Until some day we’ll be side by side. Sadly missed Laurette, Laurie, Kelly, Brianna, Camara, Keyara and families.

COMING EVENTS

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HOCKEY SCHOOL every Saturday

all summer, Arnprior

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IN MEMORIAM

GLADIOLI FOR DECORATION DAYS

ALMONTE LIONS CLUB LION CARL SADLER MEMORIAL FUND

HEALEY, Ann Kathleen (nee Barber) – In loving memory of a dear sister, aunt and good friend who left this earth August 4th, 2011. Another link was broken in our family chain and life is not the same. We have faith that one day in Heaven that chain will be whole again. Ann was the “Rock Star” of her circle of family and friends; she excelled at everything on which she set her sights; homemaking, interior design, fashion guru, shopping, golfing, cooking, baking, artistic creations but first and foremost she was a good, kind, courageous and loving person whose presence is missed every day. So many times we have said “If only Ann was here – she would know exactly what we need”. Deeply loved and missed.

For many years the Late Lion Carl Sadler and his family supplied many in the community with Gladiolus in time for decoration days at local cemeteries. Following Carl’s passing his wife Shirley and their girls, offered the Lions Club this project as a fund raiser. We gladly accepted and named the project “The Lion Carl Sadler Memorial Fund Raiser”. In that way our club can raise funds to contribute back to the community and keep the motto of Lionism “We Serve” and the spirit of Lion Carl alive in Almonte.

FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6/16 - FROM 8AM UNTIL 11AM & SATURDAY, AUGUST 13/16 - FROM 8AM UNTIL 1PM & SATURDAY, AUGUST 20/16 - FROM 8AM UNTIL 2PM Gladiolus will be provided by

GREEN ACRES GREENHOUSES, SMITHS FALLS

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THE LIONS CLUB WILL BE SELLING GLADIOLUS AT THE ALMONTE ARENA

Orders will be in mixed dozens. Limited additional mixed dozens will be available on a first come, first served basis.

$15.00 per dozen

Lions members will be calling those who purchase Glads from us last year between July 23rd and July 30th. If for some reason we missed calling you, you can place your orders by contacting Lion Reg Gamble or Josh Gamble at 256-3313 or Green Acres Green Houses at: 283-6423 Thank You for supporting the Lions Club

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In loving memory of Murray Campbell Hall April 29, 1941-August 6, 2015 We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name. All we have are memories And a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, With which we’ll never part. God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts. Forever in our hearts, Steven & Allison, Gregory & Martha, Jennifer & Trevor Grandchildren: Benjamin, Laura, Chloe and Eleanor Loving husband of the late Diane Hall (nee Granger)

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FOR SALE 5-16” pickup truck summer tires with rims, 5 bolt pattern, LT245 75R16. $150. Call 613-256-4726. A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

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ATV RIDERS

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Visit:

Every 2nd Wednesday of the month Thirsty Moose (upstairs)

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Lavant Community Centre Park Robertson Lake Saturday, August 6th starting at 12 Noon Please bring: - lawn chair - dish for potluck supper - family photos Info Betty Kelford 613-479-5537

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*Includes cremation, the supervision and co-ordination of the services, documentation, local transfer of deceased and shelter, a vehicle used for administration and transferring, and MDF cremation container. Arbor Memorial Inc.

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• Grass Cutting and Trimming • Hedge and Shrub Trimming • Flower Bed Prep & Maintenance • Garden Tilling

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FIREWOOD

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Asphalt driveway sprayer, mounted on trailer, used once, $2800. 613-253-0281

Estate Sale. Living room furniture including French prov couch & chair, 2 wingback chairs, coffee table & 2 end tables. Electric mantle fireplace w/base. Dining room set, 6 chairs, buffet & china cabinet. (2) 4 post beds, 2 chest of drawers plus armoir. Computer desk. 2 curio cabinets. 38” drop leaf kitchen table. Wash stand plus several various cabinets & tables. Powerlite projector & screen. 613-702-4085 for more details & pricing.

Milk cans $40 each; cement mixer $350; mortar mixer (new motor) $800; bistro set $60; hall cabinet, glass door $100; water softener $100; claw foot tub $50; bar stools $15 each; 3 sets of roofing harness $100 each. 613-659-2599.

5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Volume discount. Outdoor furnace wood also available. 613-253-8006.

Piano Technician, Certified, with Piano Technician’s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. Contact Grant Pattingale at 613-284-8333, 1-877-742-6648 or www.piano4u.ca

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PINE LUMBER Pine Board & Batten 10” & 12” Air Dried 2 years Dressed 3 Sides

2” Batten 6” V-joint Random Lengths 6’ - 16’

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Complete steel roofing & siding packages Bob Perkins 613-342-6030

Everything an outdoor wood furnace should be. Revolutionary, EPA-certified, clean-burning Classic Edge from the leader in outdoor wood furnaces.

• The perfect combination of performance and value • Easy to operate - FireStar II controller takes guesswork out of operating • EPA-Certified, clean-burning Up to

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Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958. For all your Glass NeedsMirror, Plexiglass, Lexan, Thermos, Showers, Stove, and Screen Replacement. Residential and CommerCedar (white), quality cial. Leeds Glass lumber, most sizes, deck- (613)345-2032. ing, T&G, channel rustic. Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). Fridge, Kenmore, 3 years www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca old, top freezer, white, $300; Duncan Fyfe dining (613)283-3629. table, drop leaf, plus leaves, 30” folded, 133” maximum, $400. 613-884-3140.

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Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face Plus size women’s cloth- cord. Phone Greg Knops ing, 5X, some 4X, 3X. New (613)658-3358, cell and like new. Penningtons. (613)340-1045. Excellent quality. Very reasonable. Balderson/Lanark. 613-259-5003.

Gerry Blair & Son

FOR SALE BRAND NEW All Season Tires. 4 Goodyear Eagle Sport all season tires P225/55R 16” Paid $680 will sell for $450. Arnprior 613-407-7009 Used tin, assortment of 2” lumber, plywood, hewn beams, barn boards, steel burning barrels and plastic barrels. Will tear down old buildings. Rosie’s Demolition and Recycling. 613-926-2264.

Firewood, All hardwood Cut, split and delivered

613-259-2723

gerry@ gerryblairfirewood.com www. gerryblairfirewood.com Hard maple and oak firewood, by the triaxle load, 8’ and 16’ lengths, also buying standing timber. 613-256-4505.

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Hardwood Firewood, 14” & 16” available. Minimum order required for delivery. Home piling services for additional cost. 613-257-5095

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Staples Kemptville

Staples Carleton Place

302 Colonnade Dr. 613-258-5900

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HUNTING SUPPLIES Canadian Firearm/Hunter Safety Courses. Call Dave Arbour 613-257-7489 or visit www. valleysportsmanshow.com for dates and details of courses near you. Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

WANTED Buying Comic Books. Old comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617. Old Signs pertaining to Smiths Falls, also old standup ashtrays with airplane on it. 613-283-9620. Old wooden decoys wanted to buy. Free appraisals, cash paid. Collector also interested in photographing decoys and old wooden carvings. 613-888-9540, 613-376-6723,

We need to rent a ground floor 2 bedroom apartment or home, for the winter months from November 1 * New Location 95 Dufferin Hwy 7 * to May 1. We are both retired, no pets, we don’t Across from Tim Hortons, Perth drink, don’t smoke. If you are planning on spending www.rthomsonauto.com the winter in Florida as we did for the past 25 years, 613-267-7484, cell 613-349-9418 this is an opportunity to have a reasonable couple look after your home while FARM MARINE you are away. We will then go back to our summer 15’ Cadorette, 50hp Johnhome at Bass Lake. Please son, with trailer. Asking Starting Mid August, call 613-283-8824. barn help required. Tues$2900. 613-258-4519. day, Wednesday, Thursday weekly, occasional Saturday and/or Sunday, one COMMERCIAL RENT TRAILERS / RV’S hour each day, private Carleton Place, 720 sq. ft. 2 bedroom house trailer, barn, 2 horses, if interest- shop/office space, overplease call 60’x14’, $7,500. Located ed head door, $595; 1,200 ft, 613-926-5509. in Manotick, must be shop/offices, overhead moved. 613-915-5595 door; 1,200 ft office space, 4 offices, boardroom, TOM’S CUSTOM kitchenette. 613-257-5711 Rockwood 2012 A-frame, AIRLESS PAINTING fiberglass, 14’ trailer, propane, 110-volt plus 12Specializing in roof Professional Office volt, air condition, heat, barn & aluminum/ Space Perth - 160 sq. microwave, CD, TV, gazevinyl siding painting ft. and up. Ready for bo. $9,000. *30 years experience. occupancy. Unlimited 613-267-9613. *Screw nailing and free parking. The roof repairs. Factory on Sunset Blvd. Wanted: 24-28’ Traveller 613-326-0190 Insured and Bonded Trailer in excellent condiinfo@lai-inc.com Free Estimates tion. Must have air, slide out and separate bedroom. (613)283-8475 Call 613-267-4463 after 5pm weekdays.

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Call Gerry Hudson 613-449-1668 Kingston Sales Representative Rideau Town

and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage 613-273-5000 Retired senior male, FARM available to house sit fall and winter months. Please call Ron 613-296-1418. 4 Saddles for sale - 17” Wintec 2000 with gullet system, excellent cond, Wanted - furnace oil, will $600. 18” Australian remove tank if possible. Stock, never used, $250. 17” AP English, ArgentinCall 613-479-2870. ian made, breakaway stirrups $75. 17” AP English, Argentinian made, $50. All Wanted for scrap: cars, in Munster, call Jeff trucks, vans, farm machin- 613-663-9279. ery, metal, appliances, hot water tanks, furnaces, oil Cattle squeeze chute, tanks, batteries, pickup good condition, $750. available. Call anytime 613-256-3067. 613-543-9071.

2002 Volkswagen Beetle, automatic, sunroof, 2.0 engine, A1 condition. $1,500 will take trade. Phone 613-430-4803.

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Property Wanted My client pays top cash for any type Real Estate in need of renovation or updates. Call me for a free evaluation. Property For Sale Westport: $161,900 buys super clean and tidy 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on large private lot. Motivated seller anxious for your offer. 58 acre hobby farm: Rideau Lakes area. Real nice home and barn. 20 acres tillable. Newboro: Majestic newly listed, 2000sq ft, 3 bedroom, log home, 2 fireplaces, big private treed lot, $179,900. MLS motivated seller. Elgin: Hobby farm, 9.4 acres. Cheerful 10 room home and big double garage. Wooded nature trails. Bargain $114,900. Wanted: My client is seeking older homes in need of renovation for cash. Premium prices paid for waterfront property, any lake.

VEHICLES

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1 bedroom apartment, Oxford Station. All utilities Horseshoeing & trimming. except hydro. Appliances, Certified Farrier, call John satellite tv, wifi, parking included, Female preferred. 613-267-7478. $900/month. Available Sept. 1. 613-258-3768. Two regular Quarter horse stallions and 2 Clydes horse stallions. Call 613-802-4442.

2 Bedroom Apartment, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, heat, hydro, parking included. $1,000/month. No pets, no smoking. First, last, references. Available immediWanted to buy, horses, ately. 613-621-2299, leave colts and ponies, all types. message. Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030. 2 bedroom upper apartment, $950 monthly. Recently upgraded. Available PETS now. Smiths Falls. Parking for 1 small car. References required. 613-447-8741. Free 2 female kittens. Fergusons falls area. Call or 2 Floor Century House, text 613-851-4571 Drummond St. Perth, living rm, dining rm, kitchen, 1/2 bath on main, full bathroom, Free Kittens, grey & tiger 2 bedrooms, small office strip, also 1yr old female, area on 2nd, 5 appliances, shots & neutered. parking, back yard. $1050 plus utilities. 2 responsible 613-272-2099 adults. No pets/no smoking, references, 1-yr lease. Avail September 1. Info/appt: Pet Grooming small to a p p i l i @ s h a w . c a large, dogs and cats. 604-222-1533. Brushing, bathing, shave FOR RENT downs, trims etc. Call Bonita 613-926-0417.

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Four Corners Mortgages First time homebuyers, self-employed, no income, low rates OAC. Mike Martel Mortgage Broker FSCO Gleaner F-2 Combine, 13’ (613)345-5284 flex head, rock trap, Per- 12725. kins engine, low hours, 2nd owner, corn head available. 5 gravity wagons, 350 bu., tarps, CONSOLIDATE $490-$990, Allied 40’x8” Debts pto auger $590. Mortgages to 90% 613-326-0221 No income Bad credit OK! Hobby Farmer would like to buy old antique farm Better Option tractor with spiked wheels Mortgage any condition. Cash paid. #10969 613-283-9620

2007 Pontiac Montana, SV6, genuine, 113,000km, original owner, trailer hitch, new battery, e-tested, car proof, safety certificate. $4350. Ken Looking to rent a barn for 613-264-2060. cattle, 613-809-8619.

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Almonte, 3 b.r. older home, lvingrm, diningrm, lg kitchen, lg. private yard, quiet. $990 plus utilities. Sept. 1. 613-256-1781

Long-term rental. Bright, spacious condo in Perth, ON. Adults only, nonsmoking. $1,500.00 per month. Includes 6 appliances, parking, water, secure building. Hydro, gas, cable and telephone, not included. Please call 613-264-0699. Available immediately.

Cardinal. Cute, cozy, 900 sq. ft. 3 bedroom bungalow. Fully carpeted. 1 bathroom. All appliances, central vac, A/C included. Full basement. Yard with storage shed. Parking for 3+ cars on paved driveway. Pet and smoke free house. Available September 1. $1,250/month includes utilities. First and last required. If interested contact Aris 613-297-2549. Carleton Place, 3 bedroom in older home, good neighborhood, recently renovated, fridge & stove included. Gas & hydro extra. Good references, first and last required. No pets. $ 1 1 7 5 / m n t h . 613-257-4627.

Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. 613-298-2983.

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Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

Found. Hearing aid at Dollarama in Smiths Falls on July 20. Please call 613-283-3536.

LEGAL Criminal Record? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free c o n s u l t a t i o n : 1-800-347-2540

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Perth Downtown, Large, 2 bedroom apartment, Renovated, 2nd floor, available September 1. $850. Water included. Coin laundry. 613-464-3336.

Prescott: Clean, quiet, adult building. Ground floor, two bedroom. Parking, fridge, stove included. Tenant pays utilities. Carleton Place. Newly Phone 613-802-0580. renovated 1 bedroom apartment. Beautiful and Prescott Rare Opportunity private. Heat, hydro, water, one and two bedroom A/C, internet, cable all in- apartments. Suitable for cluded. Prefer no pets. seniors, well maintained. $850/month. Available im- Appliances, parking inGK3 Group mediately. 613-978-5478. cluded. w w w . g k 3 . c a 613-499-3293. Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No Sharbot Lake Apartments smoking, no pets. First & available first of next last months rent $750.00 month. Call & up. 1 & 2 bedroom 613-253-6069. apartments. Senior’s 1 Month Free Discount. Call Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 613-863-6487 or 3rd floor walk-up, quiet, 613-720-9860 adult building, $765 plus hydro. Heat included. 613-366-9610. Carleton Place Townhouse, end unit, 2 bed- Smiths Falls 2 bedroom room, 2 bath, appliances, upstairs apt. $800. Heat A/C, fireplace, good refer- and hot water included. ences & credit. Working Quiet adult occupied buildcouple or seniors. $1,100 ing. Laundry services on+ utilities. 613-253-2166. site. 613-285-0433.

PERSONAL Chambers St., Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor, quiet building. Ma- Alcoholics Anonymous ture tenant preferred. No 613-284-2696. pets. $750/month plus hydro. 613-285-7363. Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Just outside of Almonte, There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. 3 bedroom bungalow, 613-284-6100, $1,400/month plus Call 257-3138, 272-3105, utilities. 613-312-1419. 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038. Kemptville, 1 bedroom apartment, centrally locat- Male (60’s), looking to ed. Available September 1. share accommodations in $635/month plus utilities. Smiths Falls area. Female References required. (60’s) preferred. Please 613-264-8439. contact 1-613-888-7834. FOR RENT

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BUSINESS SERVICES Do you have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Government. For details, check out our website. www.disabilitygroupcanada. com or call us today at 1-888-875-4787

WORK WANTED A Better Deal: Two hard working men experienced in many aspects of home maintenance such as: yard cleanups, rubbish removal, interior painting, tree and hedge pruning, tree removal, etc. Senior’s discount. Call 613-581-3125.

STORAGE

LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has one and two bedroom units available. COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room. All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

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STORAGE Smiths Falls

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Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

HELP WANTED

Charity Marketing Group is holding a Career Fair to recruit for a new campaign in Brockville, Ontario. Agents in our new campaign will be expected to offer excellent customer service to all callers in regards to the specific program they are concerned with. Applicants are being sought for the following contract positions: • Customer Care Agent • Customer Care Team Lead • Customer Care Escalation Agent • Customer Care Escalation Agent Team Lead • Customer Care Specialized Agent • Data Entry Clerk Full job discriptions are listed on the Employment and Education Centre’s job board at www.eecentre.com Priority will be given to people who apply in advance of the career fair by sending a resume and cover letter to michelle@eecentre.com The career fair will be held on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 from 2 pm to 7 pm at the Employment and Education Centre (105 Strowger Blvd, Brockville, ON). A computer proficiency test will be held as part of the screening process. Please come dressed properly and prepared for a short interview with the employer. To learn more about Charity Marketing Group, please go to http://www.charitymarketinggroup.com/

You’ll feel right at home in our private, spacious and upscale units.

105 Strowger Boulevard, Brockville

www.eecentre.com 4624 Cty. Rd. 15 just South of Algonquin

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Camping equipment: 6’ tent (for KIA SUV or alone), camp stove, dishes, camp chair, sleeping bag, flashlights, etc. 613-925-5871.

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

A Handyman with half-ton truck. Dump hauling, wood splitting, tree removal, carpentry, eavstrough cleaning, general maintenance. Kevin 613-253-4764. A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-256-4613. A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082. Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

HELP WANTED

Kitchen and bath renovations, painting, dump runs, housecleaning, eavestroughs, siding. Serving Lanark County for 20 years. 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.

HELP WANTED Are you passionate about all things military? Interested in a career in the defense industry? Part time Ty p i s t / A d m i n i s t r a t i v e Assistant position available, possible full time. Excellent communication, typing, and organizational skills required. Positions in Ottawa and Carleton Place. Send resume to P.O.Box 5521, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3M1. Fax 613-253-3492 or E-Mail (PDF only please): ottawadefence@gmail.com

New and used above ground pools installed, liner changes. Relocates. Call 6 1 3 - 8 0 2 - 4 2 5 3 , Cleaners/Team Leaders for residential cleaning 613-925-5448. company based in North Mon-Fri. No Professional reliable Gower. moving company **16 evenings, No weekends. door cube with 2 men $95 All travel paid. per hour **22’ cube with $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 1 6 . 0 0 / h r . 2 men $120/hour **trucks 613-489-3993 or come fully equipped with elitecleaning@storm.ca all blankets, dollies & moving equipment. Call or text (613)285-4224. Dan Do You Have 10hrs/wk, Peters Auction to turn into $1500/mth Seamless Eavestrough, using your PC and phone? info: renovations, deck restora- Free tion, roadside mowing, www.BossFree123.com grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs. Home Based Business, Do 613-257-8143 or you have 10hrs/wk you 613-264-8143. would like to make more productive? Work from Seamstress. Affordable home, online Free training alterations, hemming, www.gofree4life.com dressmaking, skirts, pants, tops, zippers, weddings, HELP WANTED brides, bridesmaids, prom, dresses, costumes, drapery. Please call Janet 613-342-7328

HELP WANTED

Experienced

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Required for Fall Harvest Flexibility in schedule and clean abstract. Local trucking only. Please send resumes to:

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(613) 928-2128 (fax) jenn@willowsagriservices.ca

422 Hartsgravel Road, Delta ON K0E 1G0 (613) 928-2128 (fax) jenn@willowsagriservices.ca

Are you Empathetic?

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Here to Listen! Here to Help! Please call Bruce or Kendra to be a Phone Line Volunteer at Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville 613-345-1290

HELP WANTED

TREASURER The Township is seeking a dynamic and innovative candidate to lead the municipality’s strategic priorities related to financial management and long-term fiscal sustainability. See the Employment page of our website for a detailed job description www.twprideaulakes.on.ca. Applications will be received in confidence by Mike Dwyer, CAO, by mail or at mdwyer@twprideaulakes.on.ca until 4pm Friday, August 26, 2016.

Six Volunteer Locations – Brockville – Perth – Carleton Place – Kemptville – Prescott – Gananoque

HELP WANTED

The Rideau-St. Lawrence Real Estate Board is currently seeking a full-time Executive Officer. The successful candidate will ensure the efficient and effective management of day-to-day operations and will report to the Board of Directors, through the President. Qualifications include: • An undergraduate degree and/or association management designation • Association management experience, including working with a board of directors, committees, task forces and over 160 members • Sound financial management skills, proficiency in standard office software and Simply Accounting • Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as promotional capabilities and presentation skills • Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders • Ability to represent Rideau-St. Lawrence at local, regional, provincial and national conferences and AGMs

DRIVERS REQUIRED Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett

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Willows Agriservices is seeking a full time driver with a valid DZ license. Responsibilities consist of delivering bulk and bagged feed and interacting with customers. Must be physically fit. Benefits provided. Send résume and abstract to:

WILLOWS AGRISERVICES LTD.

422 Hartsgravel Road, Delta ON K0E 1G0

Do you like helping people?

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Handy Man- painting, trim work, door hanging, flooring, siding, tiling, decks, repairs. Very reasonable rates. Call Norm (613)340-5614.

Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088.

HELP WANTED

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PAUL’S MASONRY

Experienced Electrician, Licensed & Insured available for residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378 or 613-284-0895

BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere! PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

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Salary plus benefits commensurate with experience

HELP WANTED MARKETING SUPPORT

Please provide a cover letter and resume, in confidence to: rideau-st.lawrence@hotmail.com

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• Must be willing to travel • Familiarity with real estate business practices

Deadline for application is Friday, August 12, 2016 Only qualified candidates will be contacted

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Fill out and submit online application: www.foodsmiths.com or pick up an application in store: 106 Wilson St. West, Perth 613.267.5409 Ext. 103 Email or fax application to: humanresources@foodsmiths.com

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Fall 2016

Classes Begin Tuesday Sept. 6, 2016

Requires an Office Assistant

WAITING FOR AN OPEN HOUSE? OUR HOUSE IS ALWAYS OPEN!* Office Administration - Executive/General Programs are offered in two different levels, Diploma and Certificate. The twoyear Ontario College Diploma Executive program is delivered in a compressed format over 45 weeks that provides students with the theoretical and practical skills required to work as administrative assistants in the public or private sector. Studetns who enroll in the 30 week General level program can transfer to the Executive program after the first semester if desired. Come see us for more info...

Perth Campus Programs • • • • •

Personal Support Worker • Hospitality Services Early Childhood Education • Masonry - Heritage and Traditional Police Foundations • Carpentry and Joinery - Heritage Social Service Worker • Construction Carpentry Business – Management - Advanced Housing and Entrepreneurship *If you have any questions about tuition, entrance requirements, academic upgrading, or just want to see the Perth campus drop by:

Weekdays - 9 am to 3 pm, Wednesdays - 8 am to 8 pm, Saturdays by appointment. Call 613-267-2859 ext 5601, or e-mail perth@algonquincollege.com to book a time.

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FINANCIAL ANALYST

Qualified applicants are invited to apply in writing no later than Friday, August 12th, 2016 to: Human Resources, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, 211 Lake Avenue East, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 1J4; Fax: 613-257-3026; Email: jobs@carletonplacehosp.com CLS463690

HELP WANTED

RENOVATION SPECIALISTS CABINET/MILLWORK INSTALLER Heritage Kitchen and Bath Ltd. in Brockville, Ontario is searching to fill three (3) full time, energetic and experienced positions to join our team. Required immediately are two (2) renovation specialists and (1) cabinet/millwork installer. We are one of Eastern Ontario’s most respected kitchen and bath renovators with a list of happy clients since 1991. Our market area spans a radius which includes Kingston, Brockville, Cornwall, Perth, Kemptville, Ottawa environs and all points in between. We cater to all budgets and provide our customers with complete project services. You will be surrounded by 11 other talented staff trades, and supported by a dedicated site manager, creative designers and full administration, all guided by a hands-on owner with 24 years direct experience in every aspect of our operation.

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The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital requires immediately a permanent full-time Financial Analyst. Reporting to the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent will provide monthly financial reporting for the hospital; assist in the development and reporting of the annual budget; preparation and submission of quarterly and annual submissions to Champlain LHIN; coordination of year-end audit procedures and annual statements; and, other external reporting. You will have a post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business or working to achieve an accounting designation; a minimum three years’ of recent and related experience in accounting and preferably in a hospital/ healthcare setting; sound knowledge of Health Care Accounting and MIS Guidelines; excellent computer skills with a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and Accounting Software packages; excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and work independently. You will be highly analytical and detail oriented with the ability to maintain strictly confidential information. For a complete position description, please visit careers on our website at www.carletonplacehospital.ca

If this culture appeals to you, we would enjoy the opportunity to discuss the possibilities and potential for your personal success as a member of our team.

Please feel free to contact Les Peddell, President of Heritage Kitchen and Bath, personally by e-mail. les@heritagekitchens.ca. We appreciate all submissions, but only those selected for interview will be contacted. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 45 - Thursday, August 4, 2016

HELP WANTED

FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. installer must supply own vehicle, valid drivers license. tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, ect. Potential for income between 50,000 to 80,000 yearly + bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information, please send a resume to: Admin@scheels.ca or fax to 613-623-9992. No experience necessary, all training will be supplied.

Production Lead Hand. Supervisory experience required, prefer some Manufacturing experience. 12 hour rotating shifts, excellent benefit package. Start asap. Gananoque. You must apply on-line: www.medtroni c . c o m / c a r e e rs.

Requiring one full-time and one part-time Registered Practical Nurse or Experienced PSW to care for complex, high needs client in her home. Shifts are 3-11 and 11-7 including every second weekend. Forward resumes to jeanettecrawford@hotmail. ca

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Required immediately, an experienced CDA to join our team and work with associate dentist, Dr. Alex Fitzsimmons. PT - 2-days a week to start. Send resume to Zajacz Dental Centre: Fax 613-498-2662 or email drz@drzdental. net

School bus driver required in the Stittsville area. Training provided. Charters also available. Rideau bus Lines, contact Lisa 613-489-3742 or rideaubus@hotmail.com

HELP WANTED

Electric Motor Repair Technician Hands on mechanical ability required. A background needed in repairing equipment such as small engines, or farm machinery, etc. Knowledge of basic electricity would be an asset. Training in motor rewinding and other mechanical and millwright skills will be provided. Apply in writing to: Hewitt (Brockville) Ltd. P.O. Box 621, 200 Laurier Blvd. Brockville, ON K6V 5V8 or e-mail gord@hewittbrockville.com

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Perth Campus

Algonquin College - Perth Campus 7 Craig Street (Highway 43) Perth, Ontario K7H 1X7 ph: 613-267-2859 ext 5601 e-mail: perth@algonquincollege.com

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital

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Community Living North Grenville believes “that all persons live in a state of dignity, share in all elements of living in the community, and have the opportunity to participate effectively”. This temporary full-time (1 year) position will provide reception service for the administration office. The position will perform routine administrative/clerical tasks including: accounts payable, publications/newsletters, assist with payroll & Employee Management System, answering phones, greeting the public, assisting individuals within the organization, and provide general and technical support to administrative staff. The ideal candidate should have: A two year community college certificate in Office Administration or Business, well developed computer & technical skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAGE 300 (ACCPAC), data management and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to a new system; excellent communication skills, tact, patience, attention to detail and be a team player. Community Living North Grenville will provide upon request, accommodation to the materials and processes used in the recruitment process. Interested applicants should apply by August 19, 2016 to: Community Living North Grenville Human Resources Department 2830 County Road 43 P.O. Box 1430 Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0 Or by e-mail to kbeaupre@communitylivingnorthgrenville.ca

HELP WANTED

Open Mon.–Fri. 40 Sunset Blvd. Perth

Ready. Set. Work. DROP BY, ALL SERVICES ARE FREE: • Assistance with Resumes & Cover Letters • One-to-One Job Search Support • Job Leads/Postings • Paid Job Trials/Placements • Training/Hiring Incentives for Employers • Employment-related Workshops • Employment Ontario’s Re-training Programs • Access to Internet, Computers & Office Software THIS WEDNESDAY 4:00–5:00

Youth Job Info Session

NO JOB EXPERIENCE NEEDED / SUMMER & PART-TIME WORK / To sign-up, call/ 613-267-1381 x0

www.CESPerth.ca This Employment Ontario service is funded by the Government of Ontario.

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AGES 15–29

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Invest in Solar Bonds through Braeside Solar Energy Cooperative Solar Bonds offer stable, secure and regular cash flow. They provide attractive returns with no stock market risk. For more information on how to join the Braeside Coop or to hear about our next seminar in Arnprior call Patrick @ 613 324 6957 or email braesidesolarenergycoop @gmail.com. W e b s i t e : www.braesidesolar.com

AUCTIONS

Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

-2 Parcel Real Estate Auction - 3 Season Cottage7 Joy Hill Avenue, and Vacant Lot 3 Joy Hill Avenue, Norway Bay, Quebec Saturday, August 13 @ 11 a.m.

NORWAY BAY.....a hidden gem located in the Municipality of Bristol, Quebec just one hour west of Ottawa, Ontario on the Ottawa River. Your cottage located at 7 Joy Hill Avenue is a pleasurable walk to white sand beaches for swimming, fishing and boating as well as the Norway Bay Golf Club. Have your bikes ready for the new trail that is being built on an old rail line. Your laneway and double lot property (303’ X 175’) are nestled amongst mature trees. The cottage blends in well with its recent board and batten siding and two large cedar decks that beckon quiet relaxation where you will see deer wander by. Enter your cottage through a screened in porch that access’s the large open concept kitchen, dining and living room. Complete with an eat at counter, numerous windows and great sight lines, this area is meant to foster great family time. Exposed wood beams and posts with painted barn board interior walls lend a rustic ambiance. Fresh breezes will keep you comfortable in the summer with electric heat for cozy, cooler times. Two generous sized bedrooms ensure a restful sleep for everyone. The screened porch offers extra sleeping accommodations. A separate laundry / utility room help to make chore time quick and easy so you can get back to playing. This cottage has had the big items taken care of. Recent years have seen new wiring, new windows, new plumbing, drilled well and septic system. Move in ready, the furnished cottage also includes a washer/dryer, fridge and stove. 3 Joy Hill Avenue - Vacant lot measuring 100’ X 113’

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

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Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON Saturday, August 13, 2016

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2005 CHEV AVEO 4 DOOR CAR. ANTIQUE, ORIENTAL & CONTEMPORARY FURNISHINGS. for the Estate of the late Suzie White @ # 798 Hwy 15 South Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0 on Wed., Aug. 10/16 @ 10 am 2005 Chev Aveo 4 door hatchback car . Modern cameo back sofa (sage palette). Walnut framed cameo back settee. Victorian settee. Country couch. Ornate shabby-chic button-back chaise lounge. 2 armoire (1 mahogany). Floor to ceiling pier mirror w/ elegant walnut Eastlake carved details & a small marble shelf. Reids, Kingston 7 pce mahogany dining room suite (2 arm, 6 straight back chairs, 2 leaves, like-new). Like-new “Hickory Chair” flamed mahogany Hepplewhite style serpentine server/buffet. Oriental black lacquer buffet w/ 2 doors/2 drawers. Oak Jacobean draw table.Chippendale library table. 2 inlaid centre pedestal side tables (1 w/ bird cage base). Iron based marble top side table. 3 side tables (1 Bamboo, 1 rattan, 1 modern). “Century” crafted 3 drawer walnut burl writing table. Black lacquered tables (1 stencilled side, 1 sofa). 5 inlaid Asian black lacquer nesting tables. Black lacquer Chinese style dressing screen. Rattan/cane plantation chair w/ extra pivoting arms (can be used as leg rests). Victorian lady & gent’s parlour chairs. 4 black lacquer chairs. Rattan barrel side chair. Upholstered Queen Anne lolling armchair. Queen Anne side chair. 2 mahogany armchairs w/ scrolled arms. Matching wingback chairs. Black lacquer drop front desk w/ bookcase & drawers. Queen Anne footstool. Metal/upholstered footstools & benches. 2-3 drawer chest of drawers (1 wicker). Antique oak chest of drawers. 2 chest of drawers (1 eclectic style). 2 mat/box springs on frames (1-54” w/ wicker headboard, 1 queen). Pr. of 3 drawer night stands. Queen Anne style jewelry chest armoire. 6 pce rattan patio set. 3 white porch rockers (1 wicker, 2 slat). Sm. 3 tier bamboo bookshelf. CD wooden storage cabinet. 2 bracket lamps. Several ornate gold gilt mirrors. Lge brass jardiniere. Brass pot. 2 cast iron garden urns. Northern Electric long box phone. Canes & umbrellas. Cane holder. Vintage marble/brass bridge lamp w/ Tiffany style shade. Selection of stylish elec. table lamps. Modern brass/leather telescope on stand. 2 T. Eaton fashion prints. Dog & Hound prints. Several floral stretched canvas prints. Some vintage prints & paintings. China cups & saucers. Crystal stemware. Cloisonné vase. Asian style vases. Teapot collection. Ginger jars (1 R.S. Prussia). Vintage water jug. Roseville batter jug. Vintage jewelry boxes. 5 cigarette boxes. 2 perfume bottles. Likenew decorative pillows. Area rugs. Bull dog door stop/ bank. Cant hook. Wooden rake. Everyday dishes. Pots & pans. Sm. appliances plus many other articles too numerous to mention…….. A noteworthy auction sale. The antique furniture will add richness & appeal to any home as will the quality & intricacy in the Asian design. Very clean. The Aveo is an ergonomic gem, easy to drive in city traffic or on long trips. Bring a lawnchair. Please note: Cash or Cheque Only. Catering.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

Auction 10 am * Viewing 9 am NH T1030 4x4 loader tractor and backhoe; ‘04 GMC X-cab 1500 4x4; ‘99 GMC 1500 4X4; 30+ guns; qty. ammunition; boats; 3 pth and snow equipment; lawn tractors; qty. tools; and more! Terms: Cash or Good Cheque Specialty Auction 10% Buyer’s Premium Auctioneers announcements take precedence over all printed matter.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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For Listing and Pictures www.theauctionfever.com

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Call Today To Book Your Auction

Saturday August 20 2016 10:00 AM sharp For Clifford and Theresa Pierce to be held at their home located at 4606 Panmure Rd., Pakenham, Ontario. (Tractors sell at 1:00 PM) JD 1840 65 HP 2 wd tractor, 570 Cockshutt 2 wd tractor 65 HP; JD Lawn Tractor 22HP;; 7 ft 3 pth Meteor snow blower; Gas Generator; Lincoln Arc Welder; Delta drill press; 2 chop saws; Tecumseh push mower; 35’ XT ladder; Air compressor; 30 gallon hardy sprayer; Stihl chain saw; Jonsered chain saw; Pressure Washer; Whipper Snipper; 3 wheel barrows; T posts; Electric fencer; lawn sweeper; hedge trimmer; Wet Vac; 3 piece living room set; sofa and love seat; sofa and chair; La Z Boy recliner; Maple kitchen table and 4 chairs; 2 chest freezers; Frost free refrigerator; hall table; side table; assorted dishes and glass ware; Danby bar fridge plus many items too numerous to mention. Cliff and Theresa have sold their home and these items must go. Everything is in excellent condition. Please plan to attend. Owners: Clifford and Theresa Pierce 613-256-4325 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 email: oneillsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

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AUCTION SALE Saturday August 13, 2016 9:30 AM sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario. We will be selling items from the former home of Heinke and Carl Brodersen, Carp; items from the former home of Margaret Storey, Almonte and items for Mike Thompson, Pakenham, Ontario. Please note that all the proceeds from the sale of Mike Thompson’s items will be going towards The Drive for Jillian, a Charity Tractor Drive to raise money for Jillian O’Connor’s family. Antique Cupboard; Washstand; Bar fridge; Electric recliner; Antique hall table; Corner cupboard – contemporary; Kitchen table and 4 chairs – funky; small chest freezer; Oak dining room set – table, 8 chairs and sideboard; Triple dresser, chest of drawers; Coffee table, end table and chesterfield table to match; Framed ornate hall mirror; 3 Arrow back chairs; 2 Occasional chairs; Chesterfield and love seat; Assorted framed pictures and prints – excellent condition; Pin wheel crystal; Royal Albert – Lavender Rose – china; Hummell Plate Collection – 11 plates; Large assortment of books; Mikasa china; Cast Iron frying pans; Walker; Antique 4 pc Parlor set; Antique Rocker; antique cabinet; Leather love seat; Credenza; Wheel barrow; Electric fence supplies; Antique Grain Cradle; MinnKota Trolling motor; Ice auger – fish winter or summer; Large live animal trap; Trailer kit – axles; tires; springs etc. etc. – some assembly required; hardware plus many items too numerous to mention Terms: Cash or cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Email: oneillsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

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Estate Auction with Real Estate 1394 Donald B. Munro Dr. Carp, Ontario Saturday, August 20, 2016 Auction 10 am Real Estate 12 pm Attractive split level home on 2.98 acres +/-, with 2 car garage and large workshop.

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, August 7 and 14 12-3 pm 4x4 loader tractor; vehicles; 53’ storage trailer; commercial food truck; vending machines; tools; building supplies; lawn tractors; furniture & more For information contact

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Vendors Wanted for Christmas, Craft, Bake, Business Show. Saturday November 26th Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior. More info: Liz Wall 613-623-7981 lizwall@cssagency.ca

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Tenders will be opened in Public at 11:05 am. on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario.

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AUCTION SALE for Merrill and Ruth (Kinch) Hamilton Saturday August 13 @ 10 a.m. 776 Kinch St., Frankville Off Hwy 29 north of Frankville Selling: MF 1531 compact tractor, 4wd, loader, 765 hrs; JD X310 riding mower; Arctic Cat 300 four wheeler, 4wd, 6700 miles; Wallenstein FX 65 logging winch for three point hitch like new; 2008 Hyundai Sonata, auto, 164,000km; 1991 Ford Lariat truck; NH 327 manure spreader; horse drawn discs, drag harrows; single furrow plow; two furrow plow; Fleury No. 13 walking plow; 6 ft. grader blade; wagon wheels; anvil; land roller; utility trailer; Miller portable arc welder; torches; Husqvarna and Stihl chainsaws; Stihl weedeater; tools; antique tools; bench grinder; battery charger; Toro snowblower; aluminum step ladder; ladder; cement mixers; wheelbarrow; stove wood; antique china cabinet; antique dresser; old Nova guitar; old violin; household items; Christmas decorations; dishes & glass etc. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Visa, MC, Debit joyntauction.ca 613-285-7494

Questions regarding this Tender may be directed to Vanessa Bernicky, Engineering Technologist at (tel: 613-283-4124 ext. 1147).

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UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE AUCTION for Edna Thomas @ 5 Drummond St., Newboro, ON K0G 1P0 (corner of Drummond & Simcoe) on Sat., Aug. 20/16 @ 10 am Real Estate will be sold @ 11 a.m.

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~ Handy Man Special, Definitely Worth a Look ~ An excellent fall project to customize, reflect your taste, values, and, give great curb appeal to your castle. Located in the quaint village of Newboro just across from the famed Kilborn’s Store. Here stands a 2 storey vinyl-sided century home on a 0.5 acre lot (+/-) w/ 114 ft road frontage (+/-) x 229 ft depth (+/-). Steel roof (’05) . Main level has open-concept kitchen/dining area. Includes 5 appliances. Living room includes a cast Emerald 5,000 BTU propane stove. 3 pce bath. Laundry/storage room. White ash stairs to 4 bedrooms up, all w/ closets + overhead loft. New Olsen propane furnace (’13). Owned propane fired hot water tank. 2-100 amp services. Submersible well pump. On well & septic. Dog run & storage shed, both on concrete slabs. Having a great outdoor play space, mature pear & apples trees. Taxes - $1070.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613267-6027 or 613-326-0461. Terms on Chattels; Cash or Cheque ONLY ~ Catering

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

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Mr. Brad Sheil 856 Tennyson Rd., Perth Saturday, August 6, 2016 Auction 10 a.m. * Viewing 9 a.m. 18 hp lawntractor, rear tine tiller, tools, firewood, furniture, appliances, firearms, and more! Terms: Cash or Good Cheque

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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For Listing www.theauctionfever.com

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION from McDonald’s Corners take Cty Rd 8 & turn left onto 8th Con. Dalhousie & right onto Fair’s Lane to # 619, 623 & 625. on Wed., Aug. 24/16 @ 6 pm

~ 3 Turnkey Cottages, Sold Lock, Stock & Barrel ~ Main cottage is a vintage, open concept “A Frame” bungalow w/ large living area w/ wood airtight stove, bedsitting room w/ a wake-up lake view, screened in porch, 4 pce bath, 1 bedroom, kitchen, some ash flooring, 100 amp service, steps away from king post dock w/ attached “T” floating dock w/ fabulous lake view. Log storage shed for firewood/workshop. On holding tank. Plus 2 private, clean & rustic, well designed 2 storie cottages for vacation overflow/entertaining or for supplemental income. Each w/ 200 amps. #1 cottage has 3 bedrooms down & loft w/ 3 beds. #2 cottage has 4 bedrooms up. Spill out onto either deck for elevating scenes of blue skies. Surveyed 1.85 acres (+/-) w/ 195 ft (+/-) lake frontage w/ sandy beach. All cottages are board/batton. All include accoutrements associated w/ the property (appliances, retro/ antique furnishings, cook/bakeware, lawn equip’t, canoe, 12ft alum. boat, some shop equip’t etc). A complete retreat. Ideal location for fishing, snowmobiling, ATVing & relaxing. Taxes - $2343.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

31 Winnifred St. N., Smiths Falls

1 1/2 storey brick home with wrap-around porch and many updates. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 6 pm

Open House August 14, 2016 1-4 pm

For viewing or terms contact:

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

613-326-1722

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August 30, 2016 for Tender 16-PW-009: Sewer Maintenance and Manhole Rehabilitation. Specifications and Form of Tender may be obtained from the Clerk’s office.

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FOR MR. & MRS. DAN PINDER OF EMBRUN SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2016 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD AT MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE This sale features a variety of collectibles, antiques & modern household, also a John Deere lawn tractor, good 6x10 trailer and much more! Auctioneers Note: Reason for Sale, property being sold. Large sale something for everyone. See you there! For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. As is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call

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WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 1st..........................Paper 2nd........................Cotton 3rd ......................Leather 4th ........................ Books 5th .........................Wood 6th ................Candy, Iron 7th .............Copper, Wool 8th ......... Bronze, Pottery 9th ..........Pottery, Willow 10th .........Tin, Aluminum 11th ........................Steel 12th ............... Linen, Silk 13th ...................... Lace

14th ...................... Ivory 15th ...................Crystal 20th .....................China 25th .....................Silver 30th ......................Pearl 35th ......................Coral 40th ......................Ruby 45th ................Sapphire 50th .......................Gold 55th .................Emerald 60th ................Diamond 70th ................Platinum

Call the classified department 1-800-267-7936 or 283-3182 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls

SPORTING GOODS AUCTION SALE to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd #10 @ #3560 on Wed., Aug. 17/16 @ 5 pm ~ New & Used Merchandise ~ Boats, Firearms, Lawn Equip’t, Fishing & Hunting Equip’t, Decoys, Ducks Unlimited Merchandise etc. There’s still room to consign to this very popular venue. You can sell a firearm, without a PAL. However you do require a PAL to purchase a firearm. Welcoming guns, bows, ammo. etc ~ Listing at www.jimhandsauction.com ~ Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

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2-Day Garage Sale Continues. Something for everyone, large and small items include small kitchen appliances, HP printers (2), small tools, collectibles, mens’ & womens’ clothing, lamp shades, paperbacks, DVDs for children & adults, luggage, homemade baked goods & much more. Auction will be held hourly on the hour, starting at 9:00 a.m. for the following items: Treadmill, GE Fridge (3 yrs. old), Swivel Rockers (2), Rotisserie Oven, TV Mount (32-60” Tilt). Carleton Place: 187 Peter Street, 187 Peter Street @ Park Avenue, Between Coleman & Lake, Carleton Place. 08/06/2016~8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 08/07/2016 ~8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Announcing New Multi Vendor Outdoor Sunday Flea Market. 260 Hwy 15 Smiths Falls. $15 per spot 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone to reserve your spot 613-283-1020, 613-485-5855 or just show up and we will find you a good one.

Huge garage sale Saturday August 6 8am (Rain date Sunday August 7) Moving to U.S. must sell: Furniture, patio furniture, bicycles, MX gear, toys, foosball, pool table, trampoline, household items. 103 Oxford St. W, corner of Dumbrille, driveway on Dumbrille.

Moving sale, Saturday, August 6, 8 a.m. 1 John St., Perth. Assorted household items, tools, small furniture, etc.

3621 Cty Road 2, Prescott. Saturday, July 23 and Saturday, August 6, 9-3. Estate sale, new and old products. A little of everything. Don’t miss this one. Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

Aug 5th & 6th, 2837 Conc 7 Drummond Twp, RR6 Perth. 2 miles down from 511 Hwy. Porcelain dolls, boat, motor & trailer, table saw, books and much more. Multi-family.

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August 13. 8-1. Multifamily, 7412 County Road 28, New Dublin area. Household, tools, large variety, something for everyone.

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Gardiner Shore Rd., Carleton Place garage sale. August 6, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Multiple families, household goods, DVDs, tools, curios, etc. (west off 10th Concession of Beckwith). Garage Sale, 2621 Tenth Line West, Carleton Place, August 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring cash. August 6 and 7, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tools, dishes, lamps, fishing, 4 wheeler, generator, woodsplitter, spinning wheel, etc. Approx. 7 km from Perth, east on Hwy 7 to Leach’s Side Road North, follow signs to 2101 5B.

Hillier: MTO leaves seniors on hold Randy Hillier, MPP for LanarkFrontenac-Lennox & Addington, has expressed his utter dismay at the number of complaints his offices are receiving regarding the frustration for seniors to get through on the MTO’s toll-free service line to book their driver’s examinations. “This is akin to the complaints I started receiving about Hydro One’s customer service after the installation of time-of-use meters a few years ago,” says Hillier. “Bi-annual driver’s examinations are mandated by law for drivers over 80 years of age, but the Ministry has completely failed to provide the required level of service to meet the demand.” Complaints of people calling MTO and never getting answered began coming into Hillier’s constituency offices early this summer, and have snowballed in recent weeks. Complaints to the MTO licensing division resulted in

an unacceptable piece of advice – they suggested seniors just keep hitting redial “until they get lucky.” “I have had many constituents spending two and three hours trying to get through the Ministry’s ‘maybeyou-get-lucky’ telephone service; it’s completely unacceptable,” says Hillier. “As both the MTO and Ministry of Government service, who run Service Ontario, are unresponsive to these complaints, I have asked Ontario’s Ombudsman to investigate.” While young and new drivers are required to book their appointments online, seniors are required to book by telephone. “There ought to be multiple options for booking these tests; why can’t someone walk in to their local Service Ontario or Drive Test Centre and book an appointment in person?” asks Hillier. “Why has the government limited options and diminished op-

portunities for people to access legally required services?” Hillier is asking his constituents to speak up and help him get a resolution to the problem. “Those who have experienced problems trying to book their senior’s driver’s test should contact my office, as well as the Ontario Ombudsman to make sure he’s keenly aware of what a serious problem this is,” adds Hillier. “The solution is going to come from public pressure.” The Ontario Ombudsman, Mr. Paul Dubé, can be reached at: • Phone: 1-800-263-1830 • Email: info@ombudsman.on.ca Mail: Office of the Ombudsman of Ontario, Bell Trinity Square, 483 Bay Street, Tenth Floor, Toronto, ON M5G 2C9. Submitted by the office of LanarkFrontenac-Lennox & Addington MPP Randy Hillier

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The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would like to remind travellers to plan their border crossing to avoid delays this summer. Beat the border rush by crossing at a non-peak time. Regardless of your itinerary, try to plan crossing the border in the morning, especially if you cross on Sunday or Monday. Most lineups at the border start building in the afternoon and carry on throughout the evening.a Travel tips • Plan your border crossing – Check border wait times using the CanBorder App or follow us on Twitter for hourly border wait time updates and cross at the least busy port of entry in the area. • Have proper ID – One of the best ways you can save time returning to Canada is to ensure that you have proper identification for yourself and everyone in the vehicle readily available. Some acceptable forms of identification for entry into Canada include a passport, a NEXUS card and an enhanced driver’s licence. • Know your purchases, have your receipts in hand, and know your exemptions and restrictions – If your family has made purchases in the United States, mailed gifts, or made major repairs or upgrades to your vehicle or boat, you will need to declare the total value of your purchases and back your claim with the receipts. Each traveller is entitled to certain personal exemptions on items like alcohol and tobacco depending on the length of your visit, and this can save you money. After being away for less than 24 hours, there is no exemption, while 24 hours or more entitles you to $200 Canadian and 48 hours or more, $800 Canadian. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco

products may be included in your 48hour or seven-day exemption, provided you are of legal age. Certain restrictions apply. The four Fs – Fishing, Firewood, Fireworks and Firearms – Fishing enthusiasts and campers are reminded that they cannot bring live bait into Canada without a permit. Furthermore, firewood cannot be brought into the country because it can introduce invasive species and spread disease to Canada’s trees. Campers should buy firewood on site, burn firewood on site, and leave all unused firewood on site. The CBSA also reminds travellers that an import permit issued by Natural Resources Canada is required to import fireworks into Canada. Fireworks that do not have the necessary permit will be refused entry into Canada. Lastly, don’t forget firearms or weapons must be declared at the CBSA

port of entry to Canada. Failure to declare any firearms or weapons may lead to penalties, including seizure action and prosecution. Travellers can consult the CBSA’s website for information on firearms, firewood, and fireworks. • Not sure? Ask the CBSA officer – The single best thing you can do to save time returning to Canada is to simply be open and honest with the CBSA officer. If you are not sure about what to declare, don’t hesitate to ask. The officers are there to help you. For more information, visit the CBSA website at www.cbsa.gc.ca or contact the Border Information Service at 1-800-461-9999. Follow us on Twitter (@CanBorder), join us on Facebook or visit our YouTube channel. Submitted by the Canada Border Services Agency

Your friends love your pool but your wallet doesn’t It is great to invite friends over and cool off in the pool on hot summer days but a pool can be expensive to maintain. Instead of charging admission to your pool, here are some tips from Hydro One to lower the costs of running your backyard oasis: • Keep it covered – Uncovered pools lose heat requiring more energy to keep your pool warm. Consider using a solar blanket to keep swimming pools warm overnight. • Pump off-peak – run your pump for just 12 hours during off-peak and mid-peak hours, instead of around the clock. • Let your timer do the work – Use timers to operate swimming pool pumps, filters and heaters during offpeak periods when prices are lowest.

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Lower the temperature during the week then reset the thermostat on Friday evening so it’s the right temperature for the weekend. • Become a pool inspector – Regularly clean strainers and filters to help your pool pump run more efficiently. Be sure to inspect your pool, hot tub or spa heater once a year for scale, mineral deposits and corrosion. • Save with sunshine – Solar pool heaters are about $3,000 to $5,000 but can be a cost-effective purchase when you consider the costs of equipment, installation and fuel for a traditional heater. • Make the switch to LEDs – Replace your pool’s underwater lights with energy-efficient bulbs. LEDs use less energy than incandescent bulbs.

Young local entrepreneurs benefit from Summer Company program Jennifer Westendorp

jwestendorp@metroland.com

Be your own boss. Three young entrepreneurs in North Grenville have discovered the joys, and struggles, of running their own business thanks to the Summer Company program. The program, delivered locally by the Leeds and Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre, is open to youth and young adults between the ages of 15 and 29 and is funded by the Ontario government. Participants receive coaching and mentoring as they develop a business idea and implement it during the summer. Up to $1,500 in start-up money is provided, and participants who complete the program and return to school receive an additional $1,500. The program is designed to ‘guide entrepreneurs towards business excellence.’ The following is a brief description of the three newest additions to the local business community. Katie’s Cozy Kennels Need a dog sitter? Look no further than Katie’s Cozy Kennels. “I do grooming, overnight stays, doggie daycare and sell dog treats,” explained owner Katie Sands, from Oxford Mills. For $30 a night or $25 a day, your dog will be well cared for and pampered by animal loving Sands, who will be entering her second year in the veterinarian technologist program at Algonquin College in the fall. The kennel, crafted from an old milk barn on the Sands’ property, houses up to five dogs at a time. “I’ve had animals my whole life,” said Sands. “During the winter, I put up an ad on Kijiji.ca to make some money. I had a family with two dogs respond to the ad and I took care of them for 10 days. From that, I made $500 and I thought maybe I could turn it into a business.” She explained taking care of dogs is a lot of work, but very rewarding. Sands heard about the Summer Company program through her uncle, who served as a mentor for the program. “It’s been great,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot.” For more information about Katie’s Cozy Kennels, contact Sands directly by calling 613-883-4397 or emailing katiescozykennels@yahoo.com. You can also check out the website: www. katiescozykennels.com. Acoustic Summer Camp Want to learn music? The Acoustic Summer Camp, which runs from Aug. 8 to 19, is the place to do it. “No musical experience is needed,” said owner Chris O’Neill, from Oxford Mills. “The camp will give you a good foundation to build on.” O’Neill will be teaching participants how to play the Djembe, an Af-

rican drum. The camp will be run out of the Kemptville Youth Centre. “Right now, I have two people signed up,” said O’Neill, who has been playing piano since the age of seven. He also plays the tenor sax, baritone sax and percussion. The 16-year-old St. Michael Catholic High School student heard about the program when one of the co-ordinators presented to his civics class. “It really intrigued me,” he said. “It’s been really good – really insightful.” The camp is for children aged nine to 12. “I’m also doing private piano lessons over the summer,” said O’Neill. For more information about the camp, contact O’Neill directly by calling (613-816-4444 or emailing chris@ acousticsummercamp.ca. You can also visit the website: www.acousticsummercamp.ca or check out the Facebook page. Custom FX Cymbal Transformation Are you a drummer in need of a trashy sound? Look no further than Custom FX Cymbal Transformation. “I take broken cymbals, cut out the cracks and turn them into Custom FX, which stands for effects,” said owner Jake Wilson, from Heckston. He explained he can make all the designs currently on the market, at a lower cost, “with customization for every cymbal. “These designs cost hundreds of dol-

lars; I try to make them as cheap as possible,” Wilson added. Wilson, a drummer himself, explained a normal cymbal has a clean sound, whereas custom effect cymbals have a “trashy sound.” “These cymbals are used a lot in metal music,” he said. The idea to start a custom effects cymbals business came two years ago, when he wanted an ozone cymbal, with holes cut into it all around. “It was $150 for the lowest quality one. So I took a cymbal and drilled holes in it myself. It sounded almost identical. Then I started to experiment with cymbals. About a year later, I realized it could be turned into a business.” He heard about the Summer Company program through a former classmate at St. Michael Catholic High School. “I love it,” said Wilson. “I’m learning a lot from the mentors.” For more information about Custom FX, contact Wilson directly by calling 613-402-3736 or emailing Jennifer Westendorp/METROLAND jake@customfxcymbals.ca. Jake Wilson, from Heckston, and Katie Sands, from Oxford Mills, are You can also visit the website: www. two of the three participants in this year’s Summer Company program. customfxcymbals.ca.

Missing from photo is Chris O’Neill, from Oxford Mills.

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UPCOMING MEETINGS

Gardener’s Corner

Villainous Vines “I want something that is fast growing and will cover (you name it), has attractive foliage and flowers”. One of the most often asked questions when I was at the nursery was getting something to hide or cover something objectionable, fast. If fast is what you want, vines can give you that but be careful what you wish for. In the heart of every vine lurks a desire to take over the world. It’s just what vines do. I shouldn’t paint all vines with the same brush. We’ve enjoyed some excellent wines from well behaved, lovingly cared for vines but there are a few that will give you no end of grief. I’m going to highlight my pick for the top three villains. At the top of my list is Virginia Creeper (partenocissus quinquefolia). The only thing longer then it’s botanical name is it’s growth habit. Years ago when Mom and Dad were living in their granny flat on the back of the house, Mom decided (with an accomplice at the garden centre) to plant Virginia Creeper to hide the external mason block chimney around back. That was about 20 years ago. Today it has encircled the house and is making a run for the meadow. Every year I cut off the main stock at ground level and pull down almost 100 feet of vine. At this time of year it completely covers all the windows on the south and west side of this old two storey farmhouse. The irony is that

it doesn’t care for the cement block chimney. Number two is something we didn’t plant. The birds did. And we’re not alone. I’ve been getting a lot of emails asking how to get rid of wild grape (Vitas Riparia). It has scaled our hydro pole, completely taken over a two hundred foot page wire fence and threatens the lower branches of several trees. In it’s defence, the hundreds of clusters of small blue grapes makes excellent jelly and when I yank all the vines at the end of the season, they make great Christmas wreaths. I’ve given up trying to eradicate it. I just yank out the worst offenders every fall. The birds eat the grapes and reseed it. Number three is another natural volunteer, Wild Cucumber (Echinocystis Lobata). If you stand too long in any one place it will grow up your leg. It is listed as an annual but the spiky green, golf ball sized seed pods ensure a new crop for next year. And we didn’t help matters. When the kids were young, they thought it great fun to pelt each other with the soft, fleshy propagators. And I must admit to using several dozen as surrogate wiffle balls when practicing my pitch shots. Here’s the lesson. I know you want a rambunctious rambler to hide something or engulf your arbour but do your homework. Some vines are real villains. If you have any gardening questions, email me at gordknights3@gmail.com

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COUNCIL Monday, August 8 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. For agenda information, please visit the Municipal website at www.northgrenville.ca/ document-library. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, August 15 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Accessibility Advisory – Wednesday, August 10 at 3:00 pm in the Municipal Centre

GARAGE SALES

Garage sales in North Grenville are regulated by ByLaw 10-03. No licence or fee is required, but there are regulations which you must follow. Signage is NOT permitted in traffic circles or attached to traffic signs. Please ensure signage is removed after your sale. Before having a garage sale, please obtain a copy of the by-law from www.northgrenville.ca/document-library.

SWIMMING POOL ENCLOSURES

Swimming pool enclosures in North Grenville are regulated by By-Law 32-98, as amended. This includes all above-ground and in-ground pools. Copies of this by-law are available from the Building Department or the Municipal website.

OPINION

Pokemon what?

give up. I can’t keep up with the technological crazes anymore. Pokemon Go was released three weeks ago and has since taken over the world. Everywhere you go, kids (and adults) are walking around trying to find Pokemon in the streets, at grave sites, on private property, at memorials, near police stations and in the middle of nowhere. I have no idea why. The whole concept seems insane to me. Hey guys, you know what we should do today? Let’s walk around, staring at our phones, looking for things that don’t really exist! Doesn’t that sounds fun? I’ve heard from people that at least kids are playing outside now…okay, I didn’t think fresh air was really the problem. From my understanding, the issue was kids not doing anything productive, like learning life skills, because their faces were always plastered to a screen. So, if anything, Pokemon Go has only added to the problem. And significantly. What amazes me, and I am being 100 per cent serious here, is how controlled the world’s youth are by the media and technology. Whatever the media follows, youth follow – and vice versa. It almost seems the media is controlled by social media nowadays. Whatever people are talking about, that’s where the hard hitting journalists go. Forget the real news – the starvation in Africa (people are bored of that) or the refugee crisis (old news) or Britain leaving the European Union (who cares, really?) – we need to write stories about Pokemon Go! The game everyone is talking about! Then our

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JENNIFER WESTENDORP MY OPINION

social media numbers will go up and we’ll breathe new life into the news industry. Great plan. I love the long-term consideration put into that. Technology, in the hands of people who don’t understand its power, is a very dangerous tool. When I was a kid, I had full access to two things – my house and my community. Now, kids have full access to the whole world – at their fingertips. Try to imagine that for a minute. Try to imagine, when you were a child, being able to see anything you want to. Learn anything you want to. Wow. We used to flip through books to find information. Now everything is instant. Pokemon Go takes it to a whole new level. It brings the world to you - the whole world, filled with little Pokemon that kids have to chase around. None of it is real. It’s a game. But kids are spending whole days looking for these imaginary creatures. Too bad they don’t go fishing with their dads. Or learn to cook with their moms. Or read a book, which is a world of imagination video games can’t touch. But that’s the world we live in. Forget centuries of tradition. What’s popular today is all that matters.

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An angry evening sky

Summer weather features a never ending parade of scenic expressions. This one suggests stormy weather ahead.

Lack of rain = badly behaved bovines

was sitting at the computer happily watching carpool karaoke early one morning when the Farmer came stumbling down the stairs, still pulling pants on. “Wha?” “Cows. Bad cows. In my field.” He’s a man of few words. I looked out the window and sure enough, in the five minutes I had been watching videos, wondering what all the mooing was about, our herd of a dozen cows and their babies had found a hole in the fence. They were tip-toeing their way across the Farmer’s freshly planted, spongy hayfield, looking for a sweet snack. I ran outside after him, to give a hand. Our old sheep dog finally said her last goodbyes, so now it’s my job to help round up wayward livestock. I am nowhere near as good at this as our Border Collie was, but I am pretty fast, if I do say so myself. But running in the aforementioned sponge of the hayfield while trying not to crush the fledgling sprouts is really difficult. I think the Farmer winced when he saw me take the first step of my pink rubber boot onto his struggling plantings.

The Accidental Farmwife DIANA FISHER

I tried to stay on the edge of the field. So did the cows, amazingly enough. There was more to eat there anyway, in the shade of the tree lane. “Bad cows! Bad girls!” the Farmer shouted. Unlike with escapee horses and donkeys, cows and sheep don’t come to you when you try to lure them with apples. You have to get behind them and try to direct them where you want them to go. I flapped my arms, stomped my feet (carefully) and echoed the Farmer’s “HAH! HAH!” to scare the cows back out of the field. The problem is, we couldn’t find the hole they used to get into the hayfield in the first place. We were all locked in there. Ginger was the first to run back into the barnyard. She spotted the huge round bale the Farmer had

brought to the middle of the yard. It was just sitting there like bait. A massive shredded wheat on the end of a tractor fork. We followed her and her calf to the corner of the field but still couldn’t see how she got out. Must have jumped the fence. The other cows were not so nimble. They followed Ginger but when they saw the fence they turned and ran back toward the freshly planted, vulnerable field. They were in a panic. Confused. With the Farmer yelling at them, they realized they were in big trouble but couldn’t figure out what to do. And their fearless leader, Ginger the Great, was already mysteriously on the right side, the home side of the fence. As the other cows ran past me, reached the locked gate, circled back and ran past the Farmer in a strange circus of chaos Mocha stopped right in front of me and mooed loudly in my face as if to ask what to do. By then the Farmer had made a hole in the fence by moving the barricade of feeders and head gates he had wired there. The cows escaped, one by one, protesting and commenting loudly as they went.

Some of them danced when they saw the hay bale. Others kicked up their heels and swiveled their hips, jumping in the air and tossing their heads as if to say, “We are naughty and you can’t catch us. Ha.” The lack of rain has led to extremely bad behaviour in our herd. Before this uncharacteristically dry season began, the Farmer closed off two pasture fields in order to turn them over and replant them. They were sorely in need of this after years of no replenishing. That left the cattle with the two front fields to eat. With no rain there was very little re-growth and within weeks they had those fields munched down to a felt. When they saw the

new green shoots beginning in the replanted fields, they just had to have a taste. Despite the barricades and gates, they found a way. We still don’t know how they got in. Our cows are descendants of Houdini. We hate to delve into our winter hay store for summer feedings but what can you do when the hay isn’t growing on the field? These summer days sure are nice but you know what would be even nicer? A solid week of rain. theaccidentalfarmwife.blogspot. com email: dianafisher1@gmail.com

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St. John’s kicks off another season of fresh fundraising started planting in their own gardens. Since 2004, we have raised over $25,000 for the Canadian FoodGrains Bank. Any food not sold goes to the House of Lazarus or Salvation Army. Any spoiled crop goes to a local farm for their animals. Nothing is wasted. The only real expense is the purchase of seeds. We offer everything from tomatoes to potatoes, zukes to carrots, beets to beans, onions to peas - whatever bounty there is to crop. Many people also make preserves, jams, breads and pies. Crop time is Friday afternoon, then everything is prepared for Saturday morning. You can’t get fresher than this! We are always looking for weeders, waterers and extra food to sell. All are welcome to join in helping towards ending world hunger! Submitted by St. John’s United Church

Boris Lysynski and Cindy Desjardins celebrate at their Twice the Fun Games shop in Kemptville. The couple have moved their store to 200 Sanders Street Unit 103. The ribbon cutting ceremony for their opening day at their new location was Sunday, July 31. For more information about their store call 613-702-6620.

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The children from Madison Montessori Academy who will be heading off to school in the fall were given t-shirts saying “Straight Outta Montessori” to celebrate the occasion. The shirts were made by Doug Monahan and Tyler Hendry from Soapbox Media Works! Pictured from Left to Right: Tyler Hendry, Rylea Crook, Janei Crook, Ronald Gaw, Sofia Emond, Aidrik Kingston, Elora Faurbo, Bryer Wilson, Maddex Simon, Skylar Hamelin, Hunter Turpin, Ryan Kinkade and Doug Monahan.

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Passionate about fresh food and ending world hunger? Look no further than the FoodGrains Bank market at St. John’s United Church in Kemptville every Saturday morning! Veggies to Feed the World was initiated in late 2003, with the first garden sales in 2004. The Canadian FoodGrains Bank participants are usually larger groups with grain crop fields - something St. John’s didn’t have access to. We came up with the idea that if we had a garden plot for the church and if people could plant an extra row in their own gardens, maybe we could raise a little money for the cause. One of the uses for actual cash is to purchase immediate food for an area in crisis and/or for shipping costs. The Fumerton family offered a section of their land, which we turned into a garden and people

Rideau Glen Ladies invite a guest Cecile Fortier

The ladies of Rideau Glen are having a marvelous season of golf with all their games in June and July played in dry, warm weather. Although rain is badly needed the women prefer the arid to the soaking wet. The balls hit the ground and roll forever. The heat can be exSubmitted Photo cruciating at times but still they Bridge “The Little Rideau Crossing”, and Diane Tappin play along. standing on it. Tournaments Two tournaments were held in the months of June and July, the Jean Hyndman and the Dickenson-Tray. In the first, Jean Potvin was the winner with only 6 weeks out of knee surgery. What a trooper! A healthy Mary Garrett came in second! The Dickenson-Tray was won by Dorothy Leeder, with Barb Townson as 2nd. Well done ladies! Invite a guest At the “Invite a Guest”, 66 women and men played on most of the 18 hole course. Best ball was the game of the day. The winning foursome with lowest score were Peggy and Bill McPhail with Pam Miller and Mary Whyte. Kudos to

this foursome. A second place digging for truthful facts about team was very close to their Al Capone having spent some score. time in the area of Kemptville, none could be realistic. But she Naming the bridge ask Cecile to research the hisAfter two months of antici- tory of the ladies league. It has pation, a name for the bridge been a strenuous task for not was finally decided by a com- much data have been recorded mittee. It is “The Little Rideau through the years. This essay Crossing” tended by Diane will appear soon in the newsTappin. A plaque will be hung papers. If anyone with snippets near by on hole no.11 that Phil of information, it would be Green and his crew of workers well appreciated. Please call or built last fall over the infamous e-mail Cecile. ditch. The ladies tee box was Liette, Madison and Phil also moved forward and to the served a delicious dinner which right, giving an easier access to was gobbled up by starving crossing over. It also beautifies golfers. The ladies league is in a the area with two huge trees very healthy position with more along its side. See photo. then 80 ladies registered in the league. Al Capone Almost every week new Mary announce that after names are added to the roster.

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Wildcat Player of the Week

Erin Gibbons plays on the Wildcats Girls Bantam/Midget Team 1 sponsored by “Conquer the Unhealthy You”. Erin is 12 years old, she is still a PeeWee, and this is her fourth year playing fastpitch. Erin plays catcher and just about anywhere else the coach wants her to play! Erin goes to Seaway District High School and will be going into grade 8 in September. Her favourite subject is Phys Ed.

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August 4 Blood Donor Clinic will be held on Thursday, August 4th at the North Grenville Municipal Centre from 12:30-3:30 pm and from 5:00-8:00 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To donate online go to blood. ca or call 1-888-to donate (1-888-236-6283). With the long weekend, there is always an urgent need for blood. August 11 Register now for the 5th Annual South Nation/Live and Learn Golf Tournament. Thursday, August 11th, 2016-Tee off 1:00 p.m., supper 6:00 p.m.. Metcalfe Golf and Country club. 18 holes, power cart, dinner, silent auction. Cost $100.00 per person, $35.00 dinner only. Sponsorship Opportunities: Gold $500.00; Silver $300.00; Bronze $100.00. For more information call Live and Learn Resource Centre at 613 821-2899 or South Nation Conservation 613 984-2948 ext. 231.

coming up, signup for their newsletter. Do you have a game you’d like to learn? Send us an email (info@twicethefungames.ca) and they’ll schedule it for a future “Learn to Play” event. 2nd and 4th Friday every Month, 6:00 10:00 p.m. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders Street Unit 103) Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome.

year at Holy Cross School from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. $5 for the night or $60 for the season. For more information contact Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or samantha.rivet-stevenson@ rbc.com.

Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9 - 11 a.m.- Open Play Pickleball in Kemptville at the tennis courts in Riverside Park. Beginners welcome. For information : kemptvil2nd Monday Evening of Every Month – lepickleball@gmail.com North Grenville Sustainable North Grenville usually meets on the 2nd Monday of every Every Wednesday – North Gower Family month at 6:45 for a 7:00 p.m. start at The Storytime at the North Gower Library, 6579 Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill. Clothier Fourth Line Road, at 10:30 a.m., No regisSt., Kemptville. tration required. 613-580-2940. Events vary by the month from speakers Every Wednesday – Kemptville North to documentary showings; workshops to outings. Please check the SNG website for Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club offers free details as dates, times and locations can vary: Bridge lessons for beginners at the Cheryl J. www.SustainableNorthGrenville.ca Open Brown Centre at 15 Sanders Street. For information call Bill Wheeler at 613-695-7777. to everyone, no membership required.

August 20 Kemptville Legion Branch annual golf tournament. Nationview Golf Course – Best Ball – Shot Gun Start at 10:00 a.m. $70 per player paid by Aug 12/16 (includes green fees, golf cart &. dinner at the Legion.) Everyone Welcome. Contact Chico Horricks 613-978-7828 or by e-mail chicohorricks@gmail.com.

3rd Monday of every month – Kemptville Are you a local, professional woman? Kemptville Women in Business (KWIB) typically meets for networking and business building every third Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville. For more information on becoming a member of this exclusive group,or to attend a meeting as our guest, please email memKemptville Building Centre Rona, 2540 bership@kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com. www.kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com county rd 43, Kemptville. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free face-painting for the kids. Charity BBQ 3rd Monday of every month – Kemptville in support of the Ronald McDonald House. North Grenville Cancer Support Group Free face-painting for the kids. meet third Monday of every month except Kemptville Farmer’s Market 2:00 July, August and December. St. John’s Unitp.m. - 4:00 p.m. B&H Grocer parking lot, ed Church, Kemptville 2:00 p.m. Welcome to anyone requiring support and 200 Sanders Street, Kemptville, Sundays: 12 PM – 4 PM from May 15 to October 30, encouragement. Wednesdays: 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. from July 3 to August 28. Rain or shine. 1-855-225-9001. Every Mon-Wed-Fri. – KemptvilleWalkwww.kemptvillefarmersmarket.ca ing Group meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre Early Birds: 8 a.m. Others meet at Sunday 8:30 a.m. 613-258-4487. Every Sunday - Kemptville, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders Every Tuesday – Kemptville Mixed PickStreet Unit 103) selects a game for their “Or- up 18+Basketball is back! ganized Play” and “Learn to Play” events. All skill levels are welcome to join us No experience needed. See what games are Tuesday evenings throughout the school

Euchre....Every Wednesday at Rideau Glen Golf Club in Kemptville at 6:15p.m., 5$ /person, 50/50 draw, all proceeds go back to the players. Starts on May 4th until September 28th 2016

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Every Wednesday – Spencerville Malala Women’s Choir welcomes new members who love to sing. Rehearsals on Wednesdays 7:009:00 p.m. at Spencerville United Church. For information contact Sheila at 613-658-5290. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Kemptville Legion, 100 Rueben Cres. Afternoon Bingo. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday – Kemptville Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the Month beginning September 9th, 1:15 p.m. St. John’s United Church Kemptville downstairs. Everyone welcome –$5.00. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – Burritt’s Rapids New Horizon Club at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Come and join this active group of seniors. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.

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