Art Journey Art Sale & Show 2014
From Our Publisher
Welcome to the November and second issue of our great little local newspaper. We have decided to rename our publication Know Smiths Falls Perth to better reflect the communities that we serve. I am proud to say that our first edition had a great reception and look forward to serving our communities for years to come. The Smiths Falls and District Arts and Culture Council held their 2014 Art Journey Show and Sale this weekend at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre. The show displayed some amazing pieces of art by local artists. It also gave visitors the opportunity to be up and close with the artists. Such local artists as Vera Burt were on hand. Photos by Know Smiths Falls Perth Photographer Stephanie Cleaver
Contributors and Photographers Wanted
Know Smiths Fallsand Perth is seeking local contributors and photographers from Smiths Falls, Perth, Merrickville and areas. Do you write a blog and would like to include it in our monthly newspaper then contact us we would love to partner with you.
Do you have an event that you would like to highlight then send it to us and we will feature it. Are you a camera bug and take it with you every where? Know The Rideau is seeking more community event photographers. You should have a professional type camera and your own transportation. For photographers we pay for each event that you attend and we typically pay the same day plus you will receive photo credit in our great newspaper as well. Email us at info@knowtherideau.com for information on what we are looking for. Be part of the area’s only monthly good news newspaper!
It is our mission to present our communities in a rich photographic manner. You will see our second edition has more local photographers and this will increase with each edition. If you are a member of a local community group, feel free to visit our website and submit any upcoming events you may have. We will insure our photographers will attend and cover your event. We also welcome any member of our communities to submit photos as well whether it is a community event, birthday or even anniversary. We have so much planned for our communities in the next couple of months. Please remember to LIKE our Facebook page and visit our popular website as well for access to local news. Thanks for picking up your copy of our great newspaper, we invite you to tell your friends and family about us as well. Tim Sharpe Publisher
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What’s happening at the Heritage House Museum?
Farmsteads to Frontlines Concert, celebrating and honoring veterans! Come honor and celebrate those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom in a breathtaking musical performance, Farmsteads to Frontlines Concert. Join the Heritage House Museum as we host our annual fundraising event on Sunday November 23rd, 2014, Farmsteads to Frontlines Concert. We’re very pleased to announce this year’s event will be held at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #95. 7 Main St E, Smiths Falls, ON. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War, singer/songwriter David Archibald will inspire audiences by bringing the military history of Ontario to life, featuring 10 exciting original songs as well as some wartime favourites. Local heroes will be celebrated though song and images of Smiths Falls at war. Come pick out the perfect Christmas gift this season at our pop up Christmas Market! You will also have the chance to bid on some exciting silent auctions items and participate in our mystery raffle. Don’t sit at home Sunday November 23rd; come down to the Legion to be serenaded with enchanting music, indulge in delicious pies, and shop for exciting gifts. Doors open at 1:00 pm and concert begins at 2:00 p.m. Tickets $10/ person and are available at the museum - 11 Old Sly’s Road, Smiths Falls, ON 613-283-6311. Open Daily Monday-Friday 10:30 am- 4:30 pm, and Weekends Noon -4:30pm. Tickets are also being sold at The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 95, office hours 9:00 am-2:00 pm, 613 283-2690. Warmest Thanks to Healey’s Bus, who has graciously offered transportation for guest’s who need a ride to and from the event. Don’t let transportation be an issue, call now to arrange pick up! The Heritage House Museum has so many wonderful events going on this season. Don’t forget to come check out our 33rd Annual Art Show and Sale along with a new and exciting addition to the show our Christmas Artisan Market, running at the museum from November 9th to December 21st 2014. On December 7th bring your family and friends to the Heritage House Museum for the ultimate Christmas experience as we host our Victorian Family Christmas. For more Information or concert tickets, call 613-283-6311, heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca, and don’t forget to check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/HeritageHouseMuseum
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Smiths Falls Civitan Annual Christmas Craft
The Smiths Falls Civitan Annual Christmas Craft show was held on November 1st at the Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. There were many Christmas gift ideas for shoppers to choose from. The craft show is an annual fundraising event for the Smiths Falls Civitan Club. Photos by Know The Rideau photographer Stephanie Cleaver
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Bears Dominate Brockville’s BCI
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Bears Dominate Red Rams to Win Girls’ Final at Upper Canada Cup Soccer Championships, Blue Devils Take Boys’ Final The Carleton Place High School (CPHS) Bears dominated the Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) Red Rams 4-0 Tuesday to take the girls’ final at the 2014 Upper Canada Cup Soccer Championships, held Tuesday at Beckwith Park. Striker Jenna Wicks led scoring for the Bears, posting two goals, while strikers Lucia Laoerden and Lisa Hartill each posted one, said Leanne Rancourt, an organizer of the tournament. “They’re just very strong girls – power players,” said Rancourt of why CPHS won the intermediate event. “They know how to use the body and to hold their place. They had strong passing and their goalie, Emily Callery, played really well.”
The Carleton Place High School (CPHS) Bears dominated the Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) Red Rams 4-0 Tuesday to take the girls’ final at the 2014 Upper Canada Cup Soccer Championships, held Tuesday at Beckwith Park.
Laoerden began the scoring within the first two minutes of the game, putting her team up 1-0. Twelve minutes later, Hartill posted the second Carleton Place goal off a header, before Wicks got her first in the dying minutes of the first half. Wicks got her second goal halfway through the second.
Striker Jenna Wicks led scoring for the Bears, posting two goals, while strikers Lucia Laoerden and Lisa Hartill each In the boys’ final, Perth and District Collegiate Institute posted one, said Leanne Rancourt, an organizer of the (PDCI) blanked Rideau District High School (RDHS) 2-0. tournament.
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Haunted Tales on the Rails
The Eastern Ontario Railrod Museum held their Haunted Tales on the Rails in Smiths Falls on October 25th. The evening was filled with spirits and ghost and tales of the dead and not so dead. Many people attended this great event and organizers put on a great show. By all accounts many were scared and yet had loads of fun! TWO GUYS DARK FRUITCAKE (part 1) Christmas Fruitcake-bah-yuck. That’s what folks sometimes say, but we have baked over 200 lbs of fruitcake so far, so we have a lot of confidence in our recipe, which we happily share with you. Part 1 is the marinating of the fruit. We soak our fruit in brandy for minimum of 1 month. Minimum. 2 cups raisins (mix of golden and Thompson) 1 cup Sultanas 1 cup candied cherries (mix of red and green) 1/2 cup mixed fruit 1/2 cup candied peel 1 cup diced dates 1 cup brandy* (more as needed) Mix all ingredients in large covered bowl. Do not refrigerate. Stir every two to three days. The fruit, especially the dates will absorb the brandy. Add a splash or two if fruit looks dry. After the second week you should not need to add more brandy and there should be no “puddle” of brandy in the bottom, but continue stirring and don’t let the fruit get dried out. This is the last opportunity to add more brandy (if you are so inclined). You can add more but don’t let it too wet. Resist eating it. Or you won’t have enough for the cake. *James says: If you don’t drink, this is not the recipe for you. There are recipes for fruitcake without alcohol, brandy is required here. *Luc says: Buy dates already diced.. Having to chop them is not worth the time. Check out the December newspaper for part 2.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING!
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