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Accusations fly as LH budget finally passed BY LAURA MUELLER
and “monkey business” last Thursday. Fed up with a longstanding The 2010 Lanark Highlands split in council that sees Mayor budget was passed in a 3-4 vote Bob Fletcher, Deputy Mayor amid shouts of “blackmail” Bruce Horlin, Coun. Leonard laura.mueller@perthcourier.com
Echlin and Coun. Tom Lalonde voting in a bloc against councillors Peter McLaren, Brian Stewart and Bob Sutcliffe, Horlin attempted to force a unanimous vote to pass the budget.
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Echlin asked for an amendment that made the Gailbraith and Highland Line road reconstruction projects – which are located in Stewart and Sutcliffe’s wards – dependant on the passage of the budget. Horlin asked for another amendment to make the projects dependant on the unanimous passage of the budget, but he quickly withdrew it. “I knew it wouldn’t carry ... I wanted to stir the pot,” Horlin said. “These three sit on the fence all the time and now they’re just going to go out there and say they voted against the budget. It’s not fair.” Horlin said the three votes against the budget is “grandstanding” in an election year and trying to win political favour from voters who say the council has a “tax-and-spend” attitude. The three councillors who voted against the budget likely wanted it to pass, Horlin said and knew their votes weren’t needed for the budget to be adopted. Stewart called the move “totally unacceptable,” saying that trying to force a unanimous vote on a budget motion was “blackmail.” In the end, Echlin, Fletcher, See ‘Accusations fly’, Pg. 4
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A 19-year-old Lanark County father who is facing assault Mackenzie Kelly takes King around a barrel during the Class G5 Youth Barrel competition at the Lanark charges has been released from County Western Horse Club show held at the Perth Fair Grounds Saturday. Rosanne Lake photo police custody. Justice of the Peace Barry Moran granted bail for the man at a hearing in Perth court on May 27. The accused is facing aggravatTeacher Melanie O’Neill, who ed assault and assault charges afternoon, after months of extenBY ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com sive fundraising, designing and spoke on behalf of the play- after an incident on May 21 in leg work by a small committee ground committee at the dedica- Perth that left a seven-week-old The excitement was at a peak that expressed its gratitude to a tion ceremony, said through tears baby in critical condition. Saturday as hundreds of people community who knows how to that the community really came Approximately a dozen people through for the school. from all walks of life gathered at give. waited in the courtroom as last “What was once a distant Thursday’s proceedings were The new playground at St. John St. John Elementary School with one thing in common: building a includes several play structures, dream became reality when the delayed for 35 minutes while in bright blues, reds and yel- community raised close to $70,000 lawyers met before the hearplayground. The yard at the school was a lows, which allow kids to climb, for the students at St. John,” she ing. Details and reasons for the hive of activity as community slide, create, imagine and simply said. “We can’t begin to tell you man’s release, as well as informamembers, business owners, play. There is also a sandbox, an what this has meant for our chil- tion about the crime presented relatives, students and teach- intricate and welcoming outdoor dren.” in court, cannot be reported due The entire day was document- to a publication ban under the ers joined forces to bring the classroom, newly-planted vegetation and flowers, freshly-painted ed through a live webstream Criminal Code, Section 517, that grounds to life. What started with a simple goal murals affixed to the walls of the video for the Let Them Be Kids was issued in Perth court on May back in the fall culminated with school and soccer nets installed 25. See ‘Giving through play’, Pg. 2 a dedication ceremony Saturday on site. The accused cannot be identified under the ban and has only been identified as a Lanark County man. Perth police confirmed that he is the father of the injured child. Perth police said the child was rushed to the Great War Memorial site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital on Friday, May 21 before being transferred to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. A police investigation began after the child’s injuries were deemed to be suspicious in nature. Police arrested a 19-year-old man and charged him with assault and aggravated assault on May 22. No further information about the incident will be released at this time, said Const. Dan Truelove, the investigating officer on the case. Due to the publication ban and a request from the child’s mother, officials at CHEO declined to release an update on the child’s condition on Friday, May 28. The accused is set to appear in Nikki Stiller, Patrick Leaver and Justin Dowdall were among the dozens of excited children who flooded the new play structures at St. John Elementary School during build day on Saturday. Laura Mueller photo Perth court on June 14.
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The St. John Playground Committee celebrates on the play structure after a successful build day Saturday, which saw the school’s yard transformed. On the left, Darcy Giroux takes his turn pushing a wheelbarrow with mulch in it while helping to construct the outdoor classroom. Laura Mueller and Rosanne Lake photos
Giving through play Foundation, which matched the total raised dollar for dollar to help transform the yard into a point of pride for the school. The new playground is dedicated to three local heroes: Cpl. James Michael McGlade, Flying Officer William Kyle and Cpl. Francis E. DiCola. A plaque acknowledging the dedication was unveiled during the ceremony and will be permanently on display in the new garden in front of the school to recognize their sacrifices. Both Cpl. McGlade and Cpl. DiCola were bor n in Perth and graduated from St. John Separate School and Perth District Collegiate Institute before enlisting to serve. Flying Officer Kyle was also born in Perth and a graduate of PDCI.
Jesse John, a board member from Let Them Be Kids, reminded the students on hand for the official ribbon cutting what the impetus was behind the playground building. “Do you realize why these people are here today?� John asked the children in the crowd. “They’re here because they love you. We’d all like you to remember that as you grow up – the love. We’d like you to be a blessing as you grow up, so you can help everyone else as much as you can.� St. John principal Terri Brady agreed, saying earlier that the school feels as if the entire Perth community has wrapped it arms around the school with love and support.
A local family advocate says she is fed up with what she says are the child welfare and family court system’s attempts to intimidate and discourage people from becoming involved with Failsafe. Failsafe, which stands for Families Apart In Lanark County Supporting Advocacy, Fairness and Empowerment, is a support group for families involved with the Children’s Aid Society of the County of Lanark and the Town of Smiths Falls. The group also advocates for reforms promoting more transparency and accountability in the child-welfare system. Sarah Laurin, a Lanark Highlands parent who founded the organization last year when her daughter was removed from her home and she couldn’t access support services, said she was kicked out of a Perth courtroom last week while attending a family court hearing as an advocate for a foster parent involved in the case. “You’re allowed to have an advocate with you. They said I have no interest (in the case),� Laurin said after being asked to leave the courtroom last Wednesday. An advocate provides a third-part witness to the proceedings and helps increase the credibility of the proceedings, Laurin said. She said Failsafe was described as a “non-credible, troublemaking� group, Laurin said. When the CAS worker on the case found out that Laurin was affiliated with Failsafe (she is the founder and director), Laurin said the worker’s “demeanour completely changed� and become standoffish, Laurin said. Laurin has attended previous family court hearings as an advocate and has been passing out cards with information about
Failsafe at the Perth courthouse on Thursdays for the past two months. “I had an advocate sit with me in court in March,� Laurin said, referring to the hearing that led to her daughter being returned to her custody. “Why is there a discrepancy? There should be a set protocol. One judge allows it, another doesn’t.� “The CAS has people scared to death,� Laurin said, describing how she has been told that CAS workers tell families that involvement with Failsafe could have negative consequences for their cases. Laurin said Failsafe is a resource that can provide counselling, peer support and resources, including information about parent rights, to people involved with the child welfare system – resources Laurin said the CAS isn’t always able to provide. The CAS has maintained that it agrees with the idea of a support organization for parents, according to Suzanne Geoffrion, executive director of the local CAS. She has told the Courier in the past that CAS workers do not discourage families from becoming involved with groups such as Failsafe. Laurin maintains that parents are telling her otherwise. “They (CAS workers) are telling people not to get involved with Failsafe,� Laurin said. “Certainly they shouldn’t have the long arm and crush what we’re trying to do.� Laurin said her recent court ousting only bolsters her desire to fight for reform and support for families in the child welfare system. “The more that they dig their heels in, the more determined I am to pursue this,� she said. Failsafe has a new website, failsafelanark.org. It can also be reached at 613-257-1215.
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laura.mueller@perthcourier.com The Town of Perth needs to coordinate its tourism promotion efforts, the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement area says. BIA chair John Clement said he is bringing up the topic with the downtown revitalization committee, which includes officials from the town and chamber of commerce, in an effort to pool resources and have a greater impact on drawing visitors to the Perth area. The idea comes at the same time that the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce requested a change in wording that reduces it from the “lead role” in promoting tourism to playing a
“substantial” role. At its May 18 meeting, Perth council approved the change to the letter of understanding between the chamber and the town. Shellee Evans, director of community services for the town, told councillors that the chamber felt overcommitted by the wording and that the term “lead role” was too “onerous.” Tim Simpson, the town’s chief executive officer, said, “That wording is more reflective of the reality. I don’t know if it ever was (a lead role).” Jack McTavish, the president of the chamber’s board, agreed, saying, “The key to all of that is we’re stretched past the limit.” The change to the terms of reference shouldn’t change much in terms of the role the chamber
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history in Perth, will return to the town from Aug. 10 to Oct. 30. Nine Honduran volunteers and nine people from Canada will join together to volunteer with local businesses, organizations and events. After their experience in Canada, the group will head to the Honduras to experience a true cultural exchange. Howard said the program is seeking full-time or part-time volunteer work placements for the 18 participants during their stint in Perth. Host families who can billet a pair of participants (one Honduran and one Canadian volunteer) are also being sought. Another change to the program this year is the age of the participants. Previously, volunteers from age 17 to 24 were grouped together. Now, volunteers will be split into two age groups. Participants in the group coming to Perth will be aged 20 to 24. If you are interested in helping with the program, either by becoming a host family or by providing work experience for a pair of volunteers, contact Howard at 613-464-9090 or lhoward@cwy-jcm.org.
THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS Septic Tank Maintenance is Your Responsibility Now that spring is here and everyone is busy with yardwork, we would like to remind all homeowners that septic systems require maintenance as well. As a property owner, it is your responsibility to have your septic tank maintained and pumped out on a regular basis. Studies have shown that routine pumping of a septic tank is necessary for proper performance and treatment of wastewater. Faulty systems may lead to costly repairs and the compromise of water quality and public health. If you have not had your septic tank pumped out within the last 3-5 years, please act responsibly and hire a licensed septic tank hauler to pump out your tank. Routine pumping will provide you with the peace of mind knowing that your septic tank is in good working order and capable of handling additional wastewater from your home. For more information on septic system maintenance and to obtain a free “Guide Operating & Maintaining Your Septic System”, please visit the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing website at http://www.obc.mah.gov.on.ca Further information can also be obtained by contacting your local Leeds, Grenville & Lanark District Health Unit Office or their website at http://www. healthunit.org/default.htm
tourism, by placing street furniture and plants throughout the town’s core. The chamber provides visiNew staffer will lighten load tor information, including an annual guide to local attractions A new chamber events co- and events, but its main role ordinator will help relieve some is promoting and representing of that burden on chamber staff. the business interests of its The part-time staffer will be members. The town mainly foresponsible for organizing all cuses on economic development chamber-centered events, includ- and attracting businesses and ing the Festival of the Maples, the industry to the area. chamber golf tournament and “We do seem to be doing our gala dinner in the fall. own thing,” Clement said. “We That will free up the time of don’t seem to have a person to coexisting staff members, allowing ordinate what we’re all doing.” co-manager Madeline Bouvier Clement says there is still a place to dedicate more of her time to for three separate organizations visiting member businesses, said with distinct purposes, but more co-manager Carol Quattrochi. co-ordination and pooling of resources between them could Promoting Perth help the groups become more Currently, the town, the effective in selling the town to chamber and the BIA each take visitors. their own direction in promoting He emphasizes that the status different aspects of the town. The quo is working, but “it could be BIA helps co-ordinate certain much better.” events and takes the lead on McTavish said he thinks the beautifying the downtown area organizations have really begun
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to work more closely together in the last six months and working to “achieve common goals with less.” The BIA and chamber both receive funding from the town in order to carry out tourism activities. The chamber gets $20,562 this year, a figure that increases by three per cent for inflation each year. That money includes $1,500 towards a Perth tourism event organized or partnered by the chamber (such as the 175th anniversary of the Tay Canal celebrations in 2009), up to $5,000 for Perth tourism advertising and $1,000 for regional advertising, up to $10,000 for tourism office support salaries and wages and more than $7,500 for waived office space rent and parking spaces. The BIA receives more than $24,000, including up to $7,500 for trees, shrubs and plants; up to $7,500 for advertising; up to $5,000 for festivals and $4,510 for waived rent and parking spaces.
TAKING FLIGHT Teacher Andrea Cunningham joined St. John Elementary School students Jordan McMunn, Hannah Day, Matthew Leaver, Aidan Cunningham and Cole McParland to release butterflies the Grade 1 to 3 classes raised to learn about the life cycle of the insects. The butterflies were released in the garden of Inge Va, across the street from the school, last Tuesday. Melissa Di Costanzo photo
MUNICIPAL MATTERS Spring Clean Up Time! The Township is passing on a friendly reminder that this is a great time of year to celebrate spring with an outdoor clean-up around your home. All of our municipal waste sites accept household garbage, recycling (paper, plastic, glass, cans, and boxes), scrap metal and used tires. Household hazardous waste, construction waste and larger bulky items are accepted at the Middleville site. Don’t forget that usable household goods, furniture and appliances can go to the McDonald’s Corners Re-Use Centre. That way we save space in our landfills and your old trash gets a new lease on life by becoming somebody else’s treasure. If you don’t have room to compost all your yard waste at home, it is accepted at all landfill sites. With a little clean up, your yard will be a place where you can enjoy the summer with your family and friends. Visitors will see what a beautiful community we live in, and your neighbors will thank you for improving the view from their yards! Operating hours at the various waste sites can be found on our web-site at www.lanarkhighlands.ca or our newly published “Highland Voice”. Happy Spring – see you at the recycling depots!
“Fire safety is not just for homes, it’s for cottages, cabins, seasonal hunt camps, RVs, trailers, and mobile homes too. It’s the law in Ontario to have working smoke alarms in every dwelling.” The term ‘dwelling unit’ includes seasonal homes such as park model trailers, cabins and cottages and also includes trailer homes, motor homes and other recreational vehicles. Failure to comply with the applicable Fire Code smoke alarm requirements can result in a ticket for $235 or a fine of up to $100,000.
Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Tuesday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m. – Council Thursday June 24 at 6:00 p.m. – Corporate Services, Public Works & Waste Management
DID YOU KNOW? Landfill space is valuable. Every time you recycle, you help the Township raise money to pay for recycling services. Diverting waste from our landfills makes ‘good cents.’ KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!
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Nelson arrives at Gulf Coast to test wax methods BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com Perth wax researcher Willy Nelson has arrived in Louisiana to offer advice on the Deepwater Horizon oil spill cleanup, but so far, he hasn’t been able to access the oil-tainted water. “They’ve got the police, army and coast guard blocking off the beaches,” Nelson said on Monday. “Things are pretty hectic around here.” Nelson and Louisiana businessman Kirk Bergeron, who is sponsoring Nelson’s trip, intended to fly over the affected areas to look for a spot where they could access the water to get oil samples to test. Nelson uses granulated wax to soak up oil into a solid that can be skimmed off water. International Group-IGI Wax delivered donations of wax supplies to Louisiana for him to use, Nelson said. Bergeron took an interest in Nelson’s 40 years of wax research,
WILLY NELSON some of which is posted on his website, www.waxforpollution. com, and decided to fly Nelson to the Gulf Coast to see if his demonstrations could attract the attention of government and BP officials. The trip was initially delayed because Bergeron was going to
send him samples of oil mixed with oil dispersant that is being used to break up the slick; however, parish governments (similar to counties in Ontario) have begun to put pressure on BP as oil approaches marshes. The parishes announced they were seeking ideas from the public, with a quickly approaching deadline. “They were frustrated and said, ‘To hell with you. We’re not going to wait on you – we’ll do it ourselves,’” Bergeron said. So far, Bergeron and Nelson haven’t co-ordinated their efforts with local officials, but Nelson was confident that garnering attention through wax demonstrations on local TV channels will make the people in charge of the cleanup take notice. Nelson said he doesn’t intend to return to Canada until he has shown people what his wax can do. “I’m not going to leave here until I do a demonstration,” he said. “I just want to get the job done.”
Study would assess onsite water solutions for Lanark village UNDER CONTROL Lanark firefighters worked quickly to put out a bush fire that was heading towards a home on Ashby Road last Tuesday afternoon. Melissa Di Costanzo photo
Public voice absent at development charges meeting BY ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com Although the public was a little scarce at last Wednesday’s public meeting concerning the creation of development charges for Lanark County, the show must go on. The meeting, held prior to the regular monthly county council session, drew no members of the public and no developers. The charges are a tool the province has provided to municipalities to collect fees in order to recover a portion of growthrelated costs associated with capital infrastructure needed to service new development. Kurt Greaves, director of finance and treasure for Lanark County, said that the charges are a way of covering some of the mounting capital costs in the county, when provincial and federal funding is decreasing. He said the alternative to implementing the charges would be to increase property taxes to cover the increasing costs. “The current proposal would collect $2 million over 10 years, which would otherwise have to be raised through taxes,” Greaves said, noting that each of the local municipalities already charge development fees and the county’s development charges would be on top of the existing munici-
BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com Lanark Highlands council was set to vote on Tuesday on a proposal for a fully funded wastewater study for the village. The study, which would be conducted and funded by the Mississippi Rideau Valley Septic System (MRVS) office, would asses the current servicing for water and wastewater in Lanark village. “I think it’s worthwhile listening to,” Mayor Bob Fletcher said at a public meeting on the topic last Wednesday. “It might shed some light on what the situation is in the village.” While township council has approved a plan for a $28.5million wastewater and water treatment system for the village (which would move forward pending government funding),
the study would evaluate which properties could be serviced with an on-site wastewater system that meets Ontario Building Code standards. The approved water and sewer system was proposed because cracked rock and a high concentration of septic systems puts the village at high risk for water contamination. The two elementary schools in the village boil their water in order to combat bacterial contamination. If approved, the study would also determine the locations and conditions of well heads in the village and the type of system that could be used for new, on-site wastewater treatment, depending on space restrictions. The study is an extension of an idea originally proposed by Jamie Saunders, who used to work with MRVS. The suggestion for on-site servicing upgrades was
championed by MP Scott Reid and MPP Randy Hillier last summer and fall, when they argued for a cheaper, on-site solution (or an interim solution) using Saunders’ ideas. The proposed study, which would be an independent, thirdparty study, would be similar to septic re-inspection programs offered in other local municipalities, including Tay Valley Townships, said Terry Davidson, director of regulations for MRVS. Lanark Highlands was trying to set up a similar independent third-party study though the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit in the fall when the H1N1 flu hit and the idea was sidelined, Fletcher said. Township council was set to vote on the study at Tuesday’s council meeting, but results weren’t available at press time.
pal charges. Peter Wagland, county CAO, said that the development charges are a fixed amount applied to new development. Greaves said one piece of the puzzle involved buyers of new homes playing slightly more than $600 to help cover growth-related costs such as roads, ambulances and expanding or renovating Lanark Lodge. Barbara O’Connor, from Watson and Associates Economists said while presenting the development charge background study that it only looked at the county’s needs for the next 10 years. The study includes tables of the proposed fees on new development and can be found on the county website at www.county.lanark. on.ca. Although no one from the public attended the advertised public meeting last week, council is obligated to take input and decide whether it will establish charges for residential, commercial, industrial and institutional development. The next steps include endorsing the proposed expansion of services and finalizing the development charge policy and bylaw. On June 16, the issue will be brought forth at the committee level for discussion. The bylaw is Sebastien Bacharach, Bonita Ford and Laura Howard are caught in the process of separating worm set to be considered at the county compost. The community worm composting workshop was held behind Perth town hall on Saturday council meeting on June 23. afternoon. Rosanne Lake photo
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Accusations fly as LH budget passed Horlin and Lalonde voted in favour of manent staffer to help deal with a backlog the budget, while McLaren, Stewart and in road projects. Stewart said the department “needs to slow things down a bit” Sutcliffe voted against it. and look at a contract position before jumping into hiring a new permanent Levy decrease staff member. After a high-pressure budget debate The administrative assistant will cost u n d e r t h e s c r u t i ny o f t h e n ew ly approximately $13,000 more annually. formed Lanark Highlands Ratepayers’ Council also approved shoulder-toAssociation, a budget was passed with a shoulder surface treatment for the 1.85 per cent reduction in the municipal Highland Line reconstruction, which will portion of the tax rate compared to 2009. require an additional $94,000 be borrowed That will translate to an overall five per for cost overruns. The contract for concent increase in taxes, based on property structing the Gailbraith Road was awardassessments increases, said township ed to Crains’ Construction Ltd. with a bid treasurer, Rob Bunker. That results in $54 of $1.09 million. more per year on a property of average Stewart suggested that road budget value ($160,000 in 2009), but the fire-truck surpluses should be applied directly to levy ended this year, which knocks $77 debt associated with borrowing for large off the average municipal tax bill, for an road projects, such as Gailbraith and overall tax reduction of $23 per year on Highlands Line. an average property. “We’re not going to eliminate roadwork While departmental budgets for com- all over the township to get two roads munity services, corporate services, the done,” Fletcher replied. finance department and information techCouncil also approved a one per cent nology were cut back, council approved cost-of-living salary increase for township the hiring of an 18-month contract full- staff and firefighters. Initially, a 2.5 per time certified engineering technologist cent increase was proposed. (CET) for the public works department, Fletcher said he was happy the budget as well as an upgrade from a part time to process was over, but worried that council a full-time administrative assistant posi- may have “cut too lean” and not contribtion for the same department. uted enough to reserve funds for future The CET position will cost the town- projects. ship an additional $22,000 for the remain“People never understand when you der of 2010 for public works and water need to go back and get money, and they sewer. Scott Cameron, director of public don’t want to put it away in reserves (for works, originally requested a new per- future use), either,” he said.
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Art of Being Green Projects opened the doors to its new office, located in Dufferin Square on Dufferin Street during an open house on Monday night. Present were Bobby Clarke, past president; Chris McWebb, ORMG publisher and AOBG director; Linda Cooke, AOBG president; Robert Groves, director; Aynsley Gabriel-Buchanan, vice president; Marny McCook, Ontario Trillium Foundation grant review team volunteer Ian Gray photo and Judy Brown, secretary.
BY PERTH COURIER STAFF Art of Being Green Projects now has a home of its own. The organization, which has been making strides to become an independent, non-profit organization, took another step forward as it opened the doors of its new office during a celebration on Monday night. “The biggest excitement is that we now have an opportunity for our staff to work out of their own space,” said Linda Cooke, acting dean of Algonquin College’s Perth campus and president of the AOBGP board of directors. The office, located in Dufferin Square beside the licence bureau, will provide a set of resources and a dedicated location to centre the organization’s growing operations. Until the office opened, AOBGP volunteers worked out of their homes, Cooke said. Not only does the organization now have a home of its own, it also has funding for two staff members. Over the next two years, a $80,600 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation will provide funds towards a salary for an executive director, establishing an office and developing organizational policies and procedures, which will fortify the leadership role of the Art of Being Green Projects in environmental sustainability throughout Lanark County, Cooke said.
The office will also offer a central place for members of the public to visit to find out more about AOBGP. Another grant will provide money for a second staff member – a full-time event planner for six months this summer. That person will be in charge of co-ordinating AOBGP’s flagship event this summer, which will take place in Middleville in Lanark Highlands on Aug. 27 and 28. Full details haven’t been announced, but executive director Beth Peterkin said that prominent Canadian fiddlers will be included in the line up. The event will include a component called Fiddling in the Fairgrounds, as well as an al-fresco 100-mile lunch, family entertainment and environmental activities. Watch the Courier and www.artofbeing green.ca for details. Established in 2004, the Art of Being Green started as a summer festival operating in the village of Lanark. Over the past six years, the organization has grown, with the 2009 summer festival held at the Middleville Fairgrounds. In late 2008, the decision was made to incorporate the organization so that it could operate independently of the township, which took place in August of 2009. “It is a credit to the tremendous work of many volunteers that this organization has progressed to the stage where it can have an environmental impact throughout Lanark County,” said Lanark Highlands Mayor Bob Fletcher.
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A hospital built on community support
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t has been 20 months of hard work (and a much longer planning process) in the making, but now, the Perth and Smiths Falls communities have another jewel to be proud of. The 58,000 square foot space is truly something to marvel at: lots of natural light, pastel wall colours, easy navigation, various technological upgrades, a bright, larger dialyses unit, and a state-of-theart CT scanner. The new wing will also include four ultrasound rooms, dedicated scope rooms, an increase in square footage for the lab area, which will be expanding into the new space, four maternity birth rooms nursing station, and three operating rooms which measure from 480 to 600 square feet. The dialysis unit is the centrepiece of the new wing. In addition to a much brighter, roomier space, patients will be able to enjoy the best view in the hospital, overlooking the old high school and the historic arch. And those are just some of the features. Much like the many new and revamped spaces and features to this site, this project is a showcase of many in the community who have put manual labour, volunteered or donated to this initiative. At the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, May 26, the number of people who showed up to the event was overwhelming. We’re willing to bet numerous other bodies have been involved over the years of planning and the 20 months of construction. “This is the culmination of a truly collaborative process,” said Todd Stepanuik, president and CEO. “The project truly has become a reality thanks to your kindness. You’re all champions for the health of our loved ones. You’re all part of an amazing history for the care of our community. I want all of you to think of this as your hospital.” And, as he also noted, despite setbacks and various construction woes, the project still pulled through. It was a long journey, but it was worth it. Take a stroll through the new site if you ever have a chance. It is truly a space to marvel at and one that will provide area residents with a high calibre of medical care, right in our own backyard.
Dear Editor: I have admired the wonderful job that was done to house “The Big Cheese;” however, I feel that if this is to be an attraction worthy and fitting as a memorial to the rapidly declining ranks of cheesemakers, it should look like a cheese, not a shiny yellow tank. I would happily contribute to a fund to provide the necessary dollars to have our excellent art community make it look like a real cheese. The incredible job of creating the real cheese by our craftsmen of old deserves nothing less. John Boyd, Rideau Ferry
Good tax news in LH – or is it?
Dear Editor: Mercifully, the Lanark Highlands budget debate is over! The end result is a 0.6 per cent overall increase in taxes; $14 for an average taxpayer. The 1.9 per cent reduction in the township levy will be offset by an increase in the county and education levies. While the reduction in the township levy is welcome to Tell us what you think. E-mail letters to editor@perthcourier.com. taxpayers after having endured a 33 per cent increase in the past three years and early indications were that we were headed for another double digit increase this year, it does not warrant a In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. celebration. The township was Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture handed a perfect opportunity for by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local a significant decrease in taxes Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! due to two factors: Last week’s local landmark was correctly identified by Stephanie 1) The special fire truck levy Everitt as the log shed at Last Duel Park in Perth. ($250,000) that was applied the This week’s landmark’s appearance could be deceiving. It’s a part of last five years was not required a piece of local history that has caused some frustration recently. this year. 2) The 2009 levy was increased by $240,000 to recover a deficit form the previous year. Since 2009 ended with a small surplus, the 2010 levy should have been reduced by that amount. Combined, these factors should have reduced the taxes by over 13 per cent; however, there was little
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evidence of restraint by the four tax-and-spend members of council that control the budget decisions and consequently, the potential reduction in taxes was offset by an increase in expenditure of 6.3 per cent. Starting with a 13 per cent reduction and ending with 1.9 per cent is not much of an achievement. The most disturbing aspect of the budget deliberations was the process of increasing the public works support staff by a fulltime technician (a certified engineering technician) and a 0.4 full-time-equivalent administrative assistant. These items were thrown into the “status quo” budget with no advance discussion with council, apparently with the hope that they would stick. Despite assurances by the CAO that a full report justifying the new CET position would be presented to council, not a single document – not even a job description – was presented, yet the four taxand-spend councillors voted in favour. At one point, Coun. Bruce Horlin chastised other council members for deferring
expenditures to future years, yet he voted in favour of adding this position at a cost of $22,556 this year and $85,000 next year – strange logic! With the addition of these staff members, management and support staff will have increased by almost four positions during the term of this council. The debate over salary increases for township employees was also interesting. The “status quo” budget included a provision for a three per cent increase. After a lot of discussion and several votes, council eventual settled on a one per cent salary increase – a savings of approximately $31,000. What is interesting is that the budget still contains a provision for an increase of 9.1 per cent ($9,914) for the chief administrative officer. No doubt, employees will have difficulty in understanding that logic. With the budget now passed, Oct. 25 (municipal election day) will be an important date for Lanark Highlands residents. Four more years of a tax-andspend philosophy will find us all in serious trouble. John Hall, Lanark Highlands
Planting the seeds of future gardeners Dear Editor: We are the junior kindergarteners from Mrs. B.C.’s class at St. John Elementary School. We’d like to provide some information about the extraordinary Perth and District Horticultural Society, especially Karen and Ed Roberts from the horticultural society, who worked with us. Karen and Ed have been coming to our classroom for six weeks. Each week they carry in materials and supplies generously provided by the horticultural society and local businesses. We learned so much about gardening by working through
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the lessons planned by the horticultural society. In recycled plastic containers, we made mini-greenhouses to plant marigold seeds, tomato seeds and potatoes to take home or transplant into the Perth and District Food Bank garden. We learned about composting, which connected well to our classroom worms! Using bowls, sand, hen and chick plants, soil and decorations, we made dish gardens. We created beautiful Mother’s Day presents by recycling cans and then adding cut flowers and greenery. Karen and Ed must
have camouflage green thumbs, because ourplants thrived and sprouted like the Eiffel Tower! They know how to make learning extremely fun and interesting. This great experience is not over. Each student is encouraging his/her own family to garden and compost. Hopefully this will encourage all the wonderful people of Perth to help the environment by “living green.” We would really like to express our appreciation to Karen and Ed and the horticultural society for “planting” seeds in us. The junior gardeners of St. John Elementary School
Speaking of Bossy McBossyPants
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he mouth is a powerful weapon. Sometimes it emits very loud things, such as shrieking. Sometimes it’s midrange, such as whining. Other times it’s only a whisper of complaint. No matter what the decibel level, sometimes it’s hard to take back the words that come out. One day recently Girlchild was stalling about going to school. She occasionally comes up with a litany of reasons why she shouldn’t go. Usually it’s related to some feigned illness – a tactic she has undoubtedly learned from her older brother. On this day, however, she pouted and told me it was my fault. See, she had a birthday party back in the fall and we invited several little girls from her class. It was her first big event with a large number of her peers – girls – and she was very excited. She had a blast. At one point, though, she was ordering everyone around, telling them how they should dance to the music, and they were meekly following her. I piped up and asked the girls, “Is she always this bossy at school?” They shook their heads no, ever loyal to their queen. At some point during the party, however, I apparently called her “Bossy McBossyPants.” I don’t remember saying this – at least not at the party. I know I’ve used the term before when she tries to order people around at home. She remembers, though, and it embarrassed her. It hurt her feelings enough that she dredged up the memory as an excuse to avoid school one day more than six months later. (It didn’t work.) It makes you think, however,
that would follow. Fortunately that particular blurt didn’t seem to stick. I think we forget how powerful our words can be with our kids, although it’s understandable since so many of our words are ignored, especially anything that includes “stop,” “come” or “no.” Kids feel things just as deeply as we do. As I learn more about what my kids retain and how they respond to and remember some of the dumb things I say, it helps put a lot of broader communication issues into perspective. It’s hard, sometimes, to be understanding when someone Past Deadline says something nasty or mean. I bet we’ve all been givers and receivers on this front. about the things we say to our I was harsh with a poor fellow kids and how they are rememon the telephone when ordering bered or interpreted. food one day not long ago. How I used to have occasional was he to know I was on my very sleepovers at my grandparents’ last nerve due to a long, tiring day house when I was a kid. I when he had the gall to ask the remember asking for an apple as a bedtime snack one time, but probing question: “Can you tell they said an apple was too heavy me what the coupon says?” (Sorry about that.) before bed and it would give me And it’s not always easy to bite bad dreams. I believed that for years – even when an apple would one’s tongue and put oneself in the other person’s shoes (or have been a better choice than, whatever other tired cliché you say, a slice of pizza. The words want to throw in there), when stuck. you are at the receiving end of Sometimes as parents we a sharp tone, but it definitely grasp at reasons for things and helps to depersonalize it. There’s blurt stuff without thinking. always a reason for something One time a few years ago we – even if it’s not a very good one. were packing up to leave a Kids, though, even bossy ones, lakeside place we were visiting aren’t usually equipped to with friends and the kids were depersonalize thing. That’s why, frolicking with abandon – with kids especially, one has to reluctant to go home. make sure the brain has caught “C’mon, you guys,” Groomup with the mouth before one boy hollered. “When it gets dark utters something stupid. at this place the monsters come As much as we would like them out.” to, spoken words don’t always just “Are you nuts!?” I hissed, float away into the clouds. Ask imagining the ensuing nightmares and late-night awakenings any politician.
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OPINIONS
Bidding a welcoming community so long for now
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his isn’t goodbye, it’s see you soon. If our due date holds true, my husband, daughter and I will be holding a new baby girl in less than two weeks. By the time the paper comes out, I will be on maternity leave, anxiously awaiting the debut of our little Miriam. Yes, if you do the math, you’ll soon come to realize that we got pregnant almost to the week that I started back to work from my prior maternity leave. We have always planned to have our children close together. What I wasn’t planning on was falling completely in love with the town in which I now work. I’ve wanted to work at the Courier since I graduated from university, but my travels took me elsewhere until last fall. Even 10 years ago, it was on my radar, as it seemed like an amazing little (at that time independent) community-oriented paper. Last year, I got finally got the chance to become part of the Courier team. I say team here,
covering events and writing the news. But there are also a lot of people here behind the scenes that add to the overall production and organization of what we produce. So, essentially, it is a team effort in the most intrinsic sense of the word. I soon found out the fierce pride that the team here brings to the Courier. It’s an emotional undertaking to put blood, sweat and tears into producing something to be proud of week after week. The people here wear their years working with Courier on their sleeves like badges of honour. And rightly so. I would be remiss if I don’t View from the Lake also mention the legendary Perth Courier potlucks. The food that people here make is amazing! not to reference the modern, Since I’ve been here I think corporate meaning of the word, we’ve indulged with four Courier but to call it like it is. There is potluck events and each time, a team at work in this building the table at the back is laden that diligently adds each piece to with everything from salads to the puzzle to bring the paper and meatballs to ham and all associated publications to the scrumptious cheesecakes for community each week. Yes, the dessert. I’m surprised the girls editorial staff spends long hours don’t have to roll me out of here
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gathered up a small armful of bowls and plates I think I want to keep, and labelled yet another Tuff box: “Yard Sale” in readiness for next year. Then we paused for a much needed lunch break, tidied ourselves up, admired our clean, tidy garage and headed back to the lake. Shortly before we’d left the cottage, a very pleasant chap had called in to invite us to a memorial afternoon tea at his late mother’s cottage a few doors from ours, which we were now due to attend right away. So off we went with other neighbours to meet the Lillico family. If you knew Jean Lillico Settled In then you will know that she was an amazingly active lady right up until near the end of her long, collect but, since I now have interesting life. I hadn’t known several hundred dishes (and her well but now I was to learn this time I’m not kidding), the that she had travelled to many time had come for a few fond countries. A large map on her farewells. So there we were, garage door bedroom wall charted her travels, and we marvelled at how well up at 8 a.m. the next morning, along with other neighbours and she had recorded all her trips. It was a very pleasant visit, where there, as usual, were masses of we got to meet and chat with cars already cruising hopefully other cottagers we don’t see very up and down. We didn’t make a fortune but we did create much- often and I came away thinking what a lovely way to remember a needed space. As garage doors life well lived. began to shut around us I
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erth native James McKenty of the popular band, the Spades, will be returning to Perth for a rare solo acoustic show at O’Reilly’s on June 19, followed by a performance from the whole band. Playing solo is something James has seldom done in the five years since forming the Spades, said his father, John McKenty. So back we strolled along the The new album by The Spades lane, feeling very glad we’d was released at the end of attended her farewell and trying March. It was recorded at the to think ahead to what we should Tragically Hip studio in Bath concentrate on next since, I had and mixed at Willie Nelson’s firmly decided, we were now studio in Austin, TX. A CD about to spend the summer in release tour followed that saw one place, enjoying the lovely the band in close to 30 Canadian view and calm atmosphere. But cities. to do this there were various Also of note, this past weekcupboards and drawers to sort end, participants in the Ottawa out, my faithful old computer Race Weekend nominated “The to plug in, floors to mop and Revenge of Johnny Laundry” by – you’ve guessed it – a bunch of the Spades as one of the top visitors arriving the next day. running songs of all time. Luckily it was my daughter, her friend and our grandson St. John Elementary School so we didn’t have to worry too much about whether I’d manrecognized for eco-efforts aged perfection. Tall, lanky Students at the local Catholic grandson was soon put to work, wheelbarrowing logs into a tidy elementary school have been recognized for their eco-friendly pile behind the shed. Daughter initiatives. Sunlight Green Clean braved the still cool water and helped her dad get the remainder Kids has has supplied the school with $500 to allow environmenof the dock out and the friend tally conscious Canadian kids to and I began to prepare food for put their green ideas into action the barbecue. on their playground. They then went for a swim. Other students could also be Followed by dinner, games and awarded funding through the finally a combined effort to sit program – the deadline to apply back and finish a few tricky crossword puzzles. An ideal day is June 30. Learn more about the Green Grants program at www. with, hopefully, many more to SunlightGreenCleanKids.ca. follow.
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nce again there’s been a lot of to-ing and fro-ing going on around our way. Mostly the cottage was ready for action last weekend. The water was on, the grass mowed, the refrigerator stocked. But, as always, there were last minute items needed from home so back we went. A quick visit before our first weekend staying there. Then we realized that our neighbourhood yard sale was about to take place at home so, on with the old clothes, out with the broom and pretty soon we had the garage looking better than it has in quite a while. Regular readers may recall that my side of the garage has been fitted with Ikea wooden shelving and labelled Tuff boxes. Dear husb’s side is a mish-mash of bikes, mowers, oil cans and little bits of two by four. They’d even started to encroach over to my side so, boy, did we give the place a going over. Then about a hundred trips up and down from the basement (well, it felt like a hundred) collecting all the stuff we felt we can manage without. It isn’t easy for me to say goodbye to mugs, bowls and platters I’ve taken years to
each night! I also have had the fortune of working closely in the newsroom with two talented and committed ladies, Laura and Melissa. I leave work each night with my sides aching from laughter while at the same time knowing that we put in a full day’s work. It’s been a slice and the community is lucky to have both dedicated gals residing and working here. Aside from the office shenanigans, the community itself has been more than welcoming. This is such a vibrant place to work, with an unparalleled arts and culture scene. What I found particularly amazing was also the number of sports enthusiasts here. This area has so many home-grown greats in the athletics department, it almost seems surreal. Being able to cover the sports scene here has been a real treat. Thanks to everyone who I have crossed paths with in the last nine months and I look forward to returning to my post, a mother of two, in a year’s time.
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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago
Lanark Lodge employees vote for union the lodge approached the union ciety generally.” Poulin says although there is so they might receive better wagstress involved in reporting sexues and working conditions. al incidents, the reporting can More reporting also be mentally healing to the individual involved, although this of sexual crimes During the past month, four se- differs from individual to individrious sexual assault cases have ual. “From the point of view of chilbeen heard at the Perth courthouse. Two years ago, the num- dren,” says Family and Children’s ber of sex-related charges laid by Services administrator Peter the Perth Police increased from Dudding, “the amount of reporting of incidents has really inzero to 14. Are more sexual crimes taking creased. I don’t believe there has been an increase in incidents, but place in Lanark County? Probably not, say a number of there has been an increase in readministrators in the social ser- porting them.” The number of reported incivice and justice fields. But, they add, more people are reporting dents of untoward sexual practices and assaults coming to his ofthese crimes. “I don’t think there has been an fice had doubled, he says, since increase in the number of inci- 1982, but is levelling off. dents taking place,” says Lanark New Lanark coach hired Crown Attorney John Waugh. “I The secretary of the Lanark Inthink people feel better about reporting incidents ... they realize termediate ‘AA’ hockey team, Bill Neilson, announced that a coach they’re not alone.” Publication of improper sexual was hired for the 1985/86 hockey advances and sexual crimes by season earlier this week. The board of directors of the the media, says Waugh, has remonth-old hockey club approved sulted in people coming forward the hiring of Perth native Grant to report incidents. There has been “a change in so- Bowman as the coach for the first cial attitude,” says Michael Pou- year of operation. lin, director of the Lanark CounBORN ty Community Mental Health Gunn - On May 13, 1985, to Robert Program. and Marilyn Gunn, a son, Ronnie “The media has been ahead of Richard. the bandwagon (on the subject),” McCabe - At Pembroke General says Poulin, noting that “people Hospital, on May 12, 1985, to Richare more comfortable talking ard and Laurie (nee Kirkpatrick) about it.” McCabe, a son, Anthony Gordon. Exposure through the media, Tryon - At Belleville Hospital, on he adds, has “given people per- May 7, 1985, to Paul and Heather mission to say something.” (nee Bingley) Tryon of Picton, “We know there has been more Ont., a son, Evan Leslie William. reporting (of incidents),” he says, DIED “but we don’t really know if there is an increase (of incidents) in so- Closs - In hospital, Perth, on Sat-
urday, May 25, 1985, Cecil Felix Closs, in his 73rd year, beloved husband of Vera Paul. Creighton - In hospital, Perth, on Tuesday, May 21, 1985, Effie Crosbie, in her 95th year, wife of the late John Creighton. Ferguson - At Parkwood Hospital, London, Ont., on Tuesday, May 21, 1985, Abigail Taylor of London and formerly of RR 6, Perth, in her 87th year, wife of the late George Ferguson. Richardson - At Perth, on Sunday, May 26, 1985, Joseph L. Richardson, in his 35th year, beloved husband of Donna Marie Barber. Stone - At Smiths Falls, on Thurs-
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CONCERNING MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NUMBER D13-AC-A 02/10 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, (as amended), on Thursday, the 24th day of June, 2010, at 11:00 a.m., in the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario. THE PURPOSE of the application is to consider a proposed increase in the maximum lot coverage in the Residential First Density (R1) Zone requirements through a minor variance in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended. THE EFFECT of this application would be to permit an increase in the maximum lot coverage to 40% for all structures to allow for the replacement of an existing deck with an enclosed screen porch and uncovered deck at the rear of the property. The proposed porch and deck would have a total area of approximately 26 m² (288 ft²). THE SUBJECT LANDS are described as Lot 26 Plan 27M3 and are municipally known as 48 DeCaria Boulevard, in the Town of Perth. THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands subject to the application for permission.
Hedges at intersections hazardous
New bridge lures anglers With the opening of the fishing season on May 14, the new highway bypass bridge at Carleton Place was a popular spot for scores of fishermen and women who dropped lines over the bridge to try their luck. This will become illegal presently, as fishing may not be done off provincial bridges. There are reasons for this, such as danger to those in boats passing underneath, obstruction of a highway and danger, while casting, to passing vehicles.
Council reacts to offer At Monday night’s meeting of town council, Mayor E.S. Burchell informed members that another municipality had approached Jack Walker about purchasing the boat which he has maintained in the basin for a number of years. Members of the council felt that the boat should be retained in Perth and this was a matter for the publicity committee of the chamber of commerce. If necessary, an advance to the chamber could be made by the town on the annual grant.
Mammoth auction sale to benefit hospital Lion Clayton Hands reported that arrangements for the mammoth auction sale are completed, and a large array of articles has been promised by the citizens of Perth and district. This is a two-day sale, Friday and Saturday, June 10 and 11, with a half-dozen auctioneers disposing of the large variety of articles. Proceeds of the sale will be donated towards the building fund of the Perth War Memorial Hospital Children’s Wing.
BORN Closs - At the GWM Hospital, on May 24, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Closs of RR 1, Flower Station, a daughter. Crawford - At the GWM Hospital, on May 27, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. John Crawford of Perth, a son. Hughes - At the GWM Hospital, on May 23, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes of RR 5, Perth, a daughter. Laidlaw - At the GWM Hospital,
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The preceding was originally published in The Perth Courier of May 29, 1985 as the “25 years ago” news.
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Armstrong - At the GWM Hospital, on Tuesday, May 31, 1960, Hugh Holden Armstrong, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adam Armstrong, in his 80th year. Coburn - Suddenly, at Agincourt, Ont., on Monday, May 30, 1960, James Howard Coburn, beloved husband of Katherine Moore, in his 60th year. Harris - Suddenly, in the Kingston General Hospital, on Monday, May 30, 1960, Margaret Edna Mahon, beloved wife of Arthur Harris of Sharbot Lake.
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ALSO TAKE NOTICE that signed, written submissions shall be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer prior to, or during the hearing and such submissions shall be available for inspection by any interested party. In addition, if a party, who is notified, does not attend the hearing, the Committee can proceed and the party is not entitled to any further notice of hearings.
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Mr. Jerry Restoule approached town council a few weeks ago, offering to purchase two lots, No. 85 and 85 on the west side of Gore Street at the corner of Railway Street. On Monday night, members of the council decided not to sell the lots at the present time.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the application is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall. Please call in advance to ensure that staff will be available to assist you.
on May 25, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Don Laidlaw of Perth, a son, David. Majore - At the GWM Hospital, on May 25, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Majore of RR 1, Flower Station, a daughter. North - At the GWM Hospital, on May 24, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Lorne North of Lanark, a son. Radford - At the GWM Hospital, on May 23, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. John Radford of RR 1, Wemyss, a son, Michael. Somerville - At the GWM Hospital, on May 24, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Somerville of Kingston, a daughter.
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The preceding was excerpted from the front page of the May 29, 1985 issue of The Perth Courier.
TOWN OF PERTH COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT
50 years ago ollowing a request from Miss Muriel McVeety, asking that a no-parking area be established on both sides of Thom Street for 125 feet south of Peter Street to relieve the traffic hazard at this location, the police committee visited the area on Monday night. After considerable discussion on the situation, it was decided that the town workmen remove the brush on Thom Street at the south side of Peter Street, and that the property owner, Miss McVeety, be requested to remove the old wooden fence at this location so that visibility will be improved, and that the police department be requested to check on parking too close to intersections. The police department requests that owners of hedges, which obstruct the vision of motorists, have these hedges trimmed so motorists will have an unobstructed view of oncoming traffic, especially hedges at the DrummondIsabella and Herriott-Beckwith intersections.
day, May 16, 1985, Kenneth Arthur Stone, age 70 years, beloved husband of the late Reta Best. Watters - In hospital, Perth, on Monday, May 20, 1985, Bessie A Watters, R.N., of Perth and formerly of Innisville, in her 92nd year, dear sister of Mrs. Katherine Deitrich of Perth and the late Jack Watters. Worthington - In hospital in Toronto, on May 21, 1985, Phyllis Kennedy, wife of the late William Worthington.
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n a surprise move, workers at the Lanark Lodge have informed Lanark County council they have voted to join the Canadian Union of Public Employees. “It was definitely a surprise,” stated Bob McKay, warden of Lanark Lodge, this week. The organization drive was carried out with relative haste, and more than 75 per cent of workers at the lodge voted to join the union. The move towards joining the union came on the heels of an arbitration award of a 24.5 per cent wage increase to union employees at Fairview Manor in Almonte. According to McKay, the employees at Lanark Lodge were also given the same wage increase as Fairview Manor employees. The new chapter of CUPE will represent 115 employees who are employed as housekeepers, maintenance, dietary and nursing assistants. About 140 people currently work at the home. McKay also pointed out that employees at Lanark Lodge want a separate agreement of their own that is not tied in with Fairview Manor. The council decision to award the same salary hike to Lanark Lodge workers was made on March 27, and back-pay cheques totalling $20,500 were mailed in early April. The workers submitted their application for certification to the Ontario Labour Relations Board on April 9, and according to Richard Belanger, CUPE national representative, the formal notice of certification should be received this week. Belanger stated that workers at
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Fundamentals program spurs new PGHA team BY ROSANNE LAKE
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In addition, Hodgins earns second place in the open women’s 1,500-m steeplechase. In addition, local powerhouse Samantha Murphy from St. John Catholic High School will be the lone athlete representing the school at provincials. Murphy won the senior women’s 800-m, running it in 2:11 minutes. She also earned second place in the senior women’s 400-m dash, with 57.05. Her coach, Pam Quick, said that Murphy set a new personal best for herself in the 800 m run on Friday, also breaking the meet record. “From the research I’ve done, it looks like she should be ranked first for the 800-m going into the (provincial) competition,” she said, adding the next closest qualifying time is 2:12. “She really pushed herself and had an amazing day. We are really proud of her,” Quick said. OFSAA takes place at the University of Western Ontario in London June 3 to 5. Watch The Perth Courier to see how the local athletes fared.
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OVER THE LINE Above, Toby Shannan from the Lanark Highlanders rugby team scores a try for the locals during Saturday’s game against Cornwall at Beckwith Field. The Highlanders ended up on the losing end of the battle, 26-12 and have another home game coming up this Saturday at the field against Gatineau. Katie Mulligan photo
St. John boys’ soccer looks to next year after EOSSAA BY ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com The St. John Catholic School boys soccer team came away from the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association soccer championships with heads held high – even if the players didn’t bring home any hardware. The team, headed by coach Dave Peters, travelled to Kingston last Wednesday, where it finished the season representing Lanark County at a large tournament that brought together the best of the best.
The team tied Bishop Smith 2-2 and won in a shootout, then was defeated 4-0 against St. Michaels. Even though the St. John team fell short at EOSSAA, Peters said it was a good learning experience for the boys and that they’re already looking forward to next year. “It was nice to win another championship when we took Lanark County,” said Peters. “The good news here is that we’ll have a strong team again next year with nine starters returning.”
Stingrays dive into competition BY ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com The Perth Stingrays Aquatics Club has a lot to splash about this week. The local club sent two local swimmers to the Ontario Senior Long Course Provincial Championships over the weekend in London, Ont. Adrian Forsythe and Dakota Plant joined other top senior swimmers from across the province at the meet. Rod Agar, head coach with the Stringrays, said that Plant had the top swim with an eighthplace finish in the 200-metre breaststroke, with a time of 2:41.12.
rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com Nicholas Tritton is continuing his winning ways. After claiming a gold medal at the Canadian National Judo Championships in Quebec on May 15, he again stepped on the podium capturing a bronze medal at the World Cup event on Saturday in Sao Paulo Brazil. Tritton celebrated ippon victories in Brazil, against an Israeli and Hungarian champion, before losing in the last seconds of round three to the eventual gold medalist, Bruno Mendonca of Brazil. Tritton then went on to defeat an Egyptian athlete by ippon. He again defeated a Brazilian to claim the bronze medal. The win brings Tritton’s total to eight World Cup medals. Next on the agenda for Tritton is an event in Moscow in late June, followed by a training camp in Spain. His father, Mark, reports that Tritton is working towards qualifying for the 2012 summer Olympics in London.
Relay gathers momentum This year’s instalment of the Relay for Life in Lombardy is set to bring the fairgrounds to life from June 11 to 12. The Relay for Life involves teams gathering pledges to support their members continuously walking throughout the 12 overnight hours. By participating, people celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer; remember loved ones lost to the disease and have an opportunity to fight back and take action against the disease. Last year, the local relay raised more than $214,000 and this year it is aiming towards a goal of raising $250,000, according to event chair Sarah Robertson.
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“He had a good swim and we’re looking for both of them to keep improving their times and do better as the summer progresses,” Agar said, noting that junior provincials are being held at the beginning of July. Agar said Forsythe’s top swim over the weekend took 11th place in the 50-m backstroke with a time of 30.97 seconds. Seventeen Stingrays will be travelling to Nepean this weekend to participate in the Eastern Ontario Swimming Association (EOSA) Long Course Regional Championships. The meet starts on Friday and continues until Sunday evening.
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Program Perth golf course news breeds new team BY CHIP GREENSIDE
From ‘Fundamentals,’ Pg. 9 “It’s great for kids to get experience with the sport, but it’s also wonderful to see the team spirit they develop along the way,” said Wood. For that reason, she said she hopes that more people will sign up to be a part of the fundamentals skating program, to start the community’s young females early on the path to hockey success. The association is now taking registrations for all divisions, including the fundamentals program and the new novice team, which will start up with the regular hockey season in the fall. There are two websites up and running, www.pgha.ca and www. perth.goalline.ca, from which a registration form can be filled out. Registration for next season can also be done by calling Wood at 613-267-7810 or Paul at 613-2593040. Wood said there is also some assistance available for lowincome families. “We don’t want to see someone excluded because of a financial barrier,” Wood said, noting there is help available if needed.
Stacey and Norma, on behalf of Shear Perfection, took care of the girls May 19 and Maxine Lewis hit for the daily double with the longest drive on the back nine, plus closest to the hole on No. 11. Joan McDougall belted the ball the furthest on hole No. 9 while Norah Hall was the most precise on hole No. 3. Nancy Dodds was closest to the butterfly. Apparently the frog had a short shelf life. Downtown Pharmasave handled the gift giving represented by Carm Saunders and Judy Synder. Saunders got one of her own with the longest drive on hole No. 13. Mary Lynne Wilson had the other longest drive. Elaine Turner and Susan Best were closest to the hole; Best aided no doubt by Aunt Ba Ba’s driver. The Thursday Seniors had several moments in attempting to digest the Stableford system in vogue for the day. Of the 40 who actually gave it the old college try, 15 were dead on, 16 had some blips, seven were unable to tap into the system and two just tossed it away in the same manner the Leafs toss away draft choices. Al Walkden continued his recent hot streak, his 41 points four ahead of the quintet of Cam Roud, Paul Campbell, Merv Roberts, Gord Buchan and Alex Jopling. His 82 was one stroke ahead of Bob Lake.
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Jack Akerman, in a rare appearance, and Graham Oldford were best of the nine holers with 13 points apiece. Trevor Clist and Ben Barbary were one back. Walkden also had a pair of skins. Fred Parks, Bill Kelso, Will O’Grady and Roberts had the others. Ron Thornbury, Jack Stewart, Roberts and you-know-who were hole winners. Ray Kilpatrick and Perth Cardlock Service sponsored the May 25th edition of the Men’s Tuesday Twilight League. Kilpatrick also had the low net on the front nine. He had Barry Murphy, Skip Patterson and Brad Hasler helping him to a 29. The team of Dennis Garton, Peter Donnelly, Rick Frizell and Fred Cummings had the low net on the back with a 30. Kilpatrick also had the longest drive for those 55 and over. Other long drivers were Rob Geroux, Jim Peden and Cummings. The I-Hate-Cooking Friday Night Mixed League brought out 25 golfers on May 28. Glenn and Nancy Pettinger and Peter and Helen Kenwood were out for the first time on a Friday and seemed to enjoy themselves. The winning team was Roger and Judith Blais, Jim Niblock and Gordie Bowes with 36. Long drives were by Judith Blais and Ed Carnrite. June Carnrite was closest to the pin on three but none of the guys could hit the green on eight for a prize.
PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE CONCERNING A REQUEST FROM THE OWNERS OF LAND AT 27 CRAIG ST. THAT THE TOWN OF PERTH CLOSE AND CONVEY AN UNDEVELOPED PORTION OF THE LIVINGSTON AVENUE ROAD ALLOWANCE TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the By-law governing the disposition of real property (By-law No. 3114) and the Notice By-law (No. 3811) the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Perth, during the regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at 5:15 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the Town Hall, 80 Gore St. E., Perth Ontario, will consider a request from the owners of land at 27 Craig St. to close a portion of the Livingston Avenue road allowance abutting their property. After concerns from the public have been considered, Council may pass a By-law to close the affected street segment during its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22. THE PURPOSE of the request is to close part of a road allowance that comprises part of the original road network but has not been developed and convey the road segment to the abutting land owner. THE EFFECT of the proposed By-law would be to permit a portion of the Livingston Avenue road allowance extending along the side lot line of the property municipally known as 27 Craig Street in the Town of Perth (see key map below) to be sold since the road allowance has been occupied with the driveway providing access to the benefitting lot and the owners now wish to formally protect this access and construct a garage, with the doors facing the existing driveway. ANY PERSON or public agency may request to appear as a delegation to the meeting or may make written representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed road closing. Requests to appear as a delegation to the meeting and/or written submissions must be registered with the Town Clerk no later than 12 (noon) on Thursday, June 10. Additional Information may be obtained between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the Planning Department at the Perth Town Hall. For optimum service please call in advance to ensure staff availability. KEY MAP
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BY PAM PRATT The Perth and District Horticultural Society will welcome Ralph Willsey, a noted Perth resident and photographer, to discuss photographing flowers and gardens to its meeting on Tuesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. Willsey has been a serious student of photography since his teenage years. He is the author of This Fair Town: Perth in Photographs, and is at work on a new book, The Camera in the Garden. He was an editor and graphic designer at the Ottawa Citizen until retiring from newspapers in 2008. He has lived in Perth since 1979. All are welcome to come and hear Willsey speak and share his photographic secrets. You may even wish to join the society for only $10 per year. Meet new people, learn about gardening and even participate in some of our public projects. The great Perth Plant Sale took place on Saturday, May 22 and was a great success. Thank you to all volunteers and participants. Happy planting of your new purchases! Submitted by the Perth and District Horticultural Society.
hile the increase in Ontario’s wild turkey population continues to exceed expectations, some of the sightings reported in areas far removed from the release points are not really turkeys at all. What they are, in fact, are a large similarly-sized bird that under certain conditions, when perched on the ground, closely resembles a turkey. It’s not too difficult for a casual observer to mistake this big scavenger for a wild gobbler when we realize early ornithologists noting the resembling head features named the bird “turkey vulture.” Passing a turkey vulture along a roadside field as we drive by gives us only a fleeting glimpse of a large dark bird with a red featherless head. If the big bird flew, of course, there would be no doubt. But standing at the edge of some shrubbery or against a patch of blended background, there could be some confusion. This is especially true for most people in Ontario who have never seen a turkey in the wild and have only in recent years begun to notice these big vultures locally. Turkey vultures were first found nesting in Huron County in 1901 and since that time have extended their range to most areas north of Georgian Bay and into the north-west corner of the province. Today they are continuing to expand both
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body, their flesh-coloured legs an open “V,” almost effortless seem somewhat long. To under- soaring is obtained. A dip to either side causes stand why nature fashioned the turkey vulture this way we have the lift to increase on the lower to look past these superficial wing and decrease on the upper features. For, as scavengers of feathered member. Almost autodead animals, they come in matically this feature brings the contact with many of the dis- glider back to a normal flying eases which killed their carrion position. Thus, these sharp-eyed feast. The naked head, though buzzards, as they are sometimes resembling that of a wild turkey, called, can remain aloft for hours actually is an asset for it allows by utilizing the air currents and the sterilizing rays of the sun thermals without hardly moving to react on the bare skin. The a wing muscle. Near the lake shores, these big featherless legs also receive these scavengers seek out dead fish, protective rays. The old saying “the buck stops while the heavy toll of wildlife here” may well be applied to the along our expanding highways turkey vulture in relation to the seems to have influenced the spread of disease. The virus of vulture’s northern spread. While turkey hunting earlier in hog cholera and the bacteria of anthrax, two destructive live- the spring near Stirling, that big stock plagues, are killed by this dark bird that busted out of a big bird’s strong digestive juices. old pine was not a turkey vulture, The presence of these birds in an however, but a real wild turkey area at once signals that nature’s gobbler. sanitation patrol is on the job. But while, for reasons stated, T R A V E L & T O U R S the turkey vulture may not be pleasing to the eye when at rest, 10 Nights aboard Celebrity Millennium Ship it’s a different Feb. 3-14, 2011 story when the Flights Ottawa/San Juan • Pre-cruise night San Juan incl. huge birds are ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! airborne. With Call for brochure 613-267-7374 or travel@heritagetravels.com their long broad TICO #4054672 wings set in
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Canada’s Spoken Word poets are getting ready for the nation’s biggest Spoken Word festival and Slam competition. The festival, which takes place in a different city every year, began in Ottawa in 2004 and was called the Canadian Spoken Wordlympics. The name was changed the following year to the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, or CFSW, and it has grown and expanded since its inception. This October, the festival will return to Ottawa and will be bigger and better than ever! Eighteen teams of the best poets from across Canada are expected, each competing twice in a preliminary round. For the first time at CFSW there will be two semifinal bouts to select the top four teams to compete in the Finals. There will be five evenings of competition, as well as daytime showcases, alternate and special features, guerilla poetry on the streets and late-night music in poetry. The Lanark County Live Poets Society, or LiPS, first sent a team to CFSW in Calgary in 2008, and was the first rural team to compete at the national level. Last year LiPS again sent a team, this time to Victoria, where they placed 8th out of 12 teams, and Carleton Place’s Emily Kwissa, the youngest person to compete at CFSW, performed as a feature at the finals there. The 2010 Lanark County Slam series has only one more competition before the finals, this Friday, June 4 at the Factory Grind located at 1 Sherbrooke St. Anyone who wishes to compete is welcome, just show up, sign up, and have two original pieces to perform. Props and music are not permitted in competition, and pieces should not be longer than three minutes or they will incur a penalty. To qualify for the finals, you must be a resident of Lanark County, that includes Smiths Falls, and you must slam twice. Twelve finalists will compete in July to select the top four
poets for the Lanark County national CFSW team on June 5. Since January 2004, Akpata has been the host of team and alternate. The Perth Slam will also feature Monday Night Scribes on CHUO 89.1 the poetry of John Akpata, a poet, FM, a weekly radio broadcast (and soon writer, musician, radio show host to be podcast) dedicated to writers, and political activist from Ottawa. He emcees and poets. Each week he invites graduated from Carleton University a different guest to perform on the with a degree in English literature and air and talk about the art of writing. If you have not yet been to a Spoken lives in Ottawa, Ont. Akpata is an active and well-known spoken word artist. He Word performance, this is a great was a member of Ottawa’s inaugural time to do so. There will be an open poetry slam team to travel to Chicago to mic for those who have a piece to share participate in the U.S. National Poetry but do not want to compete, a feature Slam in 2003, and a member of the poet, and of course, the competing Ottawa Slam Team at the 2004 Canadian poets! Admission is only $5, free for Spoken Wordlympics, where he placed second in the World Individual Finals. performers, and the show begins at He was also the Ottawa regional winner 6:30 p.m. For information about the Perth of the CBC Poetry Face-Off that year. In 2005, he was the first Capital Slam Slam contact Tammy at 613-326-0663, champion and competed with the and for general enquiries regarding Ottawa Slam Team at CFSW 2005. LiPS and performances, please email Akpata was the manager of the 2007 lanarklips@hotmail.com. You can also Ottawa Slam Team that participated in find us on Facebook at LiPS. Submitted by LiPS. CFSW 2007, and acted as manager and coach for the first Lanark County Slam Team at CFSW 2008. He is one of the eight finalists in Ottawa’s Capital Slam series who will EVERY THURSDAY - 5 p.m. ‘till Close be competing for a seat on this year’s Enjoy a Delicious 8 oz. AAA Striploin
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PUTTING THEIR HEARTS INTO IT Madison Hendrick and Ashleigh Labelle jump together during the North Elmsley Public School Jump Rope for Heart fundraising event for the Heart and Stroke Foundation on Ontario. Rosanne Lake photo
Country and gospel music fans can look forward to a wonderful evening of entertainment at the United Church in Newboro on June 18 at 7:30 p.m. Four popular entertainers in this field will present a full program of old-fashioned country and gospel songs. The artists are Don Cochrane, Glenn Foster, Mike Freeman and Gord Struthers. Cochrane, a 2005 inductee into the Ottawa Country Music Hall of Fame, began singing and paying guitar when he was 10 years old. He travelled extensively across Canada and performed on several CBC specials including the Tommy Hunter Show. Foster is a local musician, and secondary school teacher, who regularly offers his musical talents to churches, nursing homes and seniors groups. Freeman, another local talent, has a voice and persona that endears him to his listeners. He has been singing in Eastern Ontario for 50 years. He often entertains at nursing homes, lodge events and a variety of other gatherings. Struthers, a singer and guitar soloist, performs country and western songs, and gospel with a bluegrass flavour. His instrument of choice is a 12string acoustic guitar. He performs at a variety of community fund raisers, churches, retirement homes, seniors’ dinners and diner’s clubs. The event promises to be a foottapping evening of music as these four musicians perform old-fashioned country songs. The proceeds go towards a worthy cause, the restoration work that has been carried out at the Newboro Church. Tickets are $10 each or $25 for a family.
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CFUW celebrates 40th anniversary BY JACKIE BOYER The Canadian Federation of University Women of Perth and District celebrated its 40th anniversary during its recent annual meeting and year-end dinner, held at Code’s Mill on May 17. Member Sandra Beacock began the evening with a toast to CFUW, speaking briefly about the past 40 years. It was a pleasure to have some of the past presidents joining in the celebration. Anne Neil launched her recently completed book, Reflections of the Past, covering the history of CFUW of Perth and District over the past 40 years. Her book was picked up by many of the group’s members and is on sale for $15 per copy. It was also announced that there will be a CFUW cookbook
coming within the year. It will celebrate both CFUW’s 40th anniversary and 10 years of its gourmet club. It will include many of the gourmet club menus enjoyed over the years. The book is expected to be a hit with members and non-members alike. The event concluded with guest speaker Capt. Melanie Couture, daughter of a CFUW member, speaking about her recent experiences in Kabul, Afghanistan. Capt. Couture gave a fascinating account of her time there. Capt. Couture was happy to report that very positive things are happening with the NATO mission, as perceived firsthand, during her months of duty over there. Submitted by the Canadian Federation of University Women of Perth and District.
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Thursday, June 10 • Active Seniors Coalition at Watsons Corners Hall at 11 a.m. Bring a brown-bag lunch. For information, call 613-259-5447.
Sunday, June 13 • Centenary Pastoral Charge invites people to join Maberly United Church as it celebrates its 125th anniversary at 11 a.m. Guest minister Rev. Mac Stienburg will speak, with a lunch following at the Maberly Community Hall.
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• The Lions Club Jamboree will take place at the Lions Club Hall, at Halton and Arthur streets. It will start at 2 p.m. and our volunteer musicians will provide an afternoon of music and dancing. A home-cooked buffet meal will be available for $12 per person. For information call Lion Nelda Wark at 613-259-5549.
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Anne Neil, president of the Canadian Federation of University Women of Perth and District recently presented Kevin McCort of CARE Canada with a cheque in for $5,000 in support of the Sahabhagita Project in Nepal. Also present was Susan Russell of CFUW (at right). More than $10,000 was raised through the Best Dance Ever and the auction, hosted by the local CFUW and the Stewart Park Festival in March. Each group shared the total dollars raised with CFUW Perth and District allocating its share to CARE Canada. Submitted photo
acrylic paintings will be on display at the Westport United Church hall, corner of Spring and Church Streets, on Saturday, June 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, June 6, noon to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Friday, June 4 For information call 613-928-3041 • The Watoto Africian children’s or visit www.rideaulakesartists. choir will perform at The Stewart com. School at 7 p.m. Admission is free Sunday, June 6 but a freewill offering would be accepted. Contact Rose at 613-267- • The Westport United Church is proud to host Faithful Friends 2345 for information. in a country gospel evening at 7 Saturday, June 5 p.m. The event will take place at • Westport Arts Council fund- the church, located at the corner raiser at the Cove Country Inn of Church and Spring Streets in at the corner Bedford and Main Westport. Light refreshments will streets in Westport. Break out the be served and a freewill donation polyester for “disco mania” with to aid in our building repairs is DJ Dale Vandusen from 6:30 to appreciated. 11:30 p.m. Tickets are $40 person • The 125th anniversary of the (includes beef dinner, tax and Snow Road Presbyterian Church gratuity) and available by calling on at 11 a.m. with guest speaker 613-273-3636, or at the Cove. Rev. Grace Vaters and music by Reservations are required. This Wayne and Mary Abrams and is the Westport Arts Council’s Bob Burtch. Lunch to follow. second-annual “good times” Tuesday, party in support of this summer’s June 8 fourth annual music festival, • Riverview SenAugust 14. iors potluck at Saturday, June 5 and June 6 noon with en• The Rideau Lakes Artists’ As- tertainment to sociation presents its annual follow at the June Show and Sale in Westport. Royal Canada Original watercolour, oil and Legion, Branch
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1 bedroom apartment. Downtown. No parking, heat included. 613-267-7841. 2 bedroom apartment, located at the Old Bottling Works. $725 + utilities/month. Laundry and parking available. 613-2676115.
PERTH: Large 2 bedroom bi-level apartment. Central location. Fridge and stove provided. Heat, water and parking included. $780/month. Available July 1. 613264-0002.
SHAMROCK APARTMENTS. 1 bedroom apartment. Includes heat. Available June 1. $610/month. 6132 bedroom apartment. 264-8380. Clean building. $680/ month plus hy- S H A M R O C K dro. Parking, coin laun- APARTMENTS: 2 dry facilities available. bedroom apartment. Fridge and stove includ- $820/month includes ed. 613-925-3046. heat and hydro. Available June 1. 6132 bedroom apartment. 264-8380. Downtown Perth. $615/month plus hydro and gas. 613-267- SMITHS FALLS, Toulon Place, third-floor 6115. 2 bedroom apartment, $815, availA bachelor apartment able June 1. in country, 10 minutes Heat and hydro includfrom Perth. $590/ ed. Attractive, clean, month, includes park- quiet, security building and utilities. ing by County Fair Available immediately. Mall, laundry faPlease call 613-264- cilities, live-in super8338, days; or 613- intendent. 613-283264-8824, evenings 9650. and weekends. Sunny 2 bedroom ABERDEEN APART- apartment on main MENTS. One bed- level in secure building. room, second floor, Close to pool and all $860 per month, amenities. Ideal for maavailable immediate- ture person. No dogs. ly. Balcony, elevator, Available Aug. 1. in quiet, adult-only, 613-267-6940. security building, with laundry. Heat, hydro and cable included. 613-2839650. ASHLEY CHASE. Fine adult apartments overlooking the Tay River near downtown Perth. One and two bedrooms, some with breakfast nook and 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, whirlpool, party room, library, elevator. 613-267-6980. AVAILABLE JUNE 1. 1 bedroom heated, second-floor apartment, $600/month. Small 1 bedroom ground-floor apartment. $450/ month plus heat and hydro. Available July 1. 2 bedroom ground floor apartment. $650/ month plus heat and hydro. Centrally located downtown. 613267-6315. BEAUTIFUL waterfront, executive apartment for rent. This centrally located two bedroom apartment comes complete with a deck overlooking the Tay. Appliances included are stove, fridge, washer and dryer. $900/month plus utilities. No pets. Available June 1, 2010. Call 613-8128074 and leave message. COLONEL BY. Fine adult apartments, close to County Fair Mall. 1 and 2 bedrooms, some with breakfast nook and 2 bathrooms, air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library, elevator. 613-2839650. PERTH: Brand new 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. Secondfloor unit. Separate entrance, large private balcony. Full kitchen includes fridge and stove. New energy-efficient radiant in-floor heating. Attic space for storage. Coin-laundry facilities. Parking. $750/month plus hydro. Call 1-613479-2164.
COTTAGES FOR RENT
AVAILABLE RENTALS 125+ privately owned cottages. Personalized service. Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc, Brokerage. Call today, 613-284-0400. www. cottagesunlimited.com CLAYTON LAKE waterfront cottage. 2 bedrooms, fully equipped. Canoe included, large deck, private dock. Breathtaking view at sunset. $500 per week. Call Jay at 613256-7696. COTTAGE FOR RENT, Norway Lake. Very private, sleeps 6-8, open concept, fully equipped. $650/week. 613-752-0269. VACATION PROPERTIES
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PERTH: Walking distance to downtown. 2 bedroom apartment. Available immediately. 10 Foster St. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, backyard, deck. Ground floor. Plenty of storage, parking. $725/month plus gas and hydro. References, first and last required. Non-smoking. Small pets at owner’s discretion. 613-283-8278.
IS YOUR OBSESSION with food ruining your life? We can help. Overeaters Anonymous, meetings every Wednesday, 7pm. Perth Baptist Church, D’Arcy St., back door. PERTH: 10 Craig St. 2 Info: Aprile, 613-259bedroom apartment in 5536. quiet, clean, adult building. Fridge, stove, LIVING WITH OR parking and laundry in- NEAR a drinking probcluded. $740/month lem? Contact Al-Anon plus utilities. Available or Al-Ateen. 613-267July 1. 613-283- 4848 or 613-2675996. 6039.
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Thank you for the fun birthday party. A special thanks to all my family and friends for all the great food, cards and gifts. Thank you to Murray the photographer for taking all the great pictures. I had a good time. Margaret Oakes
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Happy 16th Birthday Nick Duncan June 1, 2010 Love, Mom, Matt, Tyler, Kris & Jack
FERGUSON: In loving memory of a beloved wife, dear mother, nana and great-nana, Ethel Louise, who passed away May 29, 2004. Time may heal the broken-hearted Time may make the wound less sore But it cannot fill the longing For the loved one gone before Who shall say the grief is lessened Though smiles hide the tears Memories keep the wound still open With the passing of the years. Lovingly remembered, Robert Ferguson, Cynda McAdoo and family Roberta Healey and family
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Friends and family are invited to help them celebrate on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Lanark Trap Club, 2 to 9 p.m. Potluck supper at 6 p.m. Casual attire, please bring lawn chairs. Entertainers welcome and appreciated. No Gifts. Best Wishes Only. For info or to RSVP, 613-264-1271 (Karen)
Steven Gardiner Congratulations on your graduation from Canadore College, North Bay, in the Police Foundation program. Convocation took place on May 26, 2010. Good luck and success in your future endeavours. Mom, Dad & Jaime; Laura; Grandma & Grandpa
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Thank you to family, friends and neighbours for their prayers, good wishes, cards, phone calls, visits and gifts during my stay in the GWM Hospital and recovery at home. Special thanks to Drs. Morell and Tweedie and the staff at the Perth Hospital, especially the excellent nurses in ICU. Thank you for Rev. Christine Piper’s visit and the prayers from the members of St. James Parish. Frances Seal
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ST.PIERRE: In loving memory of a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Annette “Nettie” St.Pierre, who passed away June 9, 2009. We made our vows together and said, “Till death do we part” When God came and took your hand My whole world fell apart No one knows the heartache I try so hard to hide No one knows how many times I’ve broken down and cried When I look back upon our life Just one thing makes me glad That you chose me to share with you The happy years we had. Gone, but never forgotten, FOSTER: In loving Love, Colonial memory of my son Scott, who was killed in an accident, June 8, WHYTE: In loving 1985. memory of Jannie Time takes away the Whyte (Condie), who edge of grief passed away June 8, But memory turns back 2006. every leaf. She has gone across Deeply missed by Mom, the river sisters Ellen and Wendy To the shore of everand brother John green And we long to see her In loving memory of our dear face dear dad, grandpa and But the river flows begreat-grandpa, who tween. passed away on June Some day, some time, we shall see 7, 1985. To us you were very The face we loved so well special A happy home we Some day we’ll clasp her loving hand once enjoyed So many things have And never say farewell. Always remembered happened, Dad Since you left us 25 by Craig, Ingrid, Don and families years ago So please God let him know VANALSTINE: In That we still miss him loving memory of a so. dear dad, grandpa Love, and great-grandpa, who Bonnie, Earl and passed away June families 7, 1985. A heart of gold LONG: In loving stopped beating memory of our father, Two shining eyes at rest John, who passed God broke our hearts away May 19, 1984, to prove and our mother, Marie, He only takes the best. who passed away June God knew you had to 4, 1988. leave us Remembrance keeps But you did not go them near. alone Lovingly remembered For part of us went with by daughters Yvonne you and Gail The day He took you home. St.Pierre: In memory Love, daughter Irene, of a dear sister-in-law, son-in-law Wayne KirkNettie, who passed ham and family away June 9, 2009. A year ago dear Nettie was called to her eternal rest, Gone where the Angels sing so sweet, And taken when God knew best. Brenda and Marty and family Debbie and Jim Tracy, Joshua and Aaron
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JAMES C. HALLADAY Peacefully at his residence, RR 1, Westport, on Monday, May 24, 2010. Jim Halladay, in his 60th year. Loved Son of Eileen and the late Victor Halladay of Delta. Beloved Husband of Anne Adrain. Dear Father of Tammy Halladay of Kingston; Wendy (Gary) Davis of Lansdowne; Jimmy Jones (Rheanne) of Lombardy; Katie (Paul) Tysick of Perth. Predeceased by his son, Troy. Dear Brother of Paul (Madeline) of Joyceville. Predeceased by brother, Doug. Fondly remembered by grandchildren: Samantha, Allie, April, Casey, Ben, MaKenna, Bailey and Jarred. Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews and all the Adrain Family. The family received friends at the Scotland Funeral Home, Elgin. Memorial service in our chapel was held on Friday, May 28 at 11 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Westport Outdoor Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. (Memorial donations by cheque only).
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Cardiff Aileen J. Cardiff (Cox) In hospital, in Perth, on Thursday, May 27, 2010, Aileen Joyce (Cox) Cardiff at the age of 60 years. Loved wife of Walter E. Cardiff of Perth. Dear daughter of Jean and the late Clifford Cox and sister of Irene (Bill) Fournier, Patricia (late Jim) Sullivan, Barbara (Dave) Fournier, Linda Cox and the late Clifford and Douglas. Aileen is survived by her sister-in-law Jean Cox; she will be missed by her nieces, nephews and all her family. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday, May 31 at 10 a.m. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to a memorial fund of choice would be appreciated. CL20036
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Watson C. Barry Watson In hospital, in Perth, on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the age of 68 years. Loved husband of Carol Fox of Sharbot Lake. Dear father of Karin Sauvé, her husband Gino and their family Claudia, Katherine and Hugo and Mark Watson, his wife Rachelle and their family Bailey, Noah and Misha, all of Ottawa. He will be remembered by his sister Jean Corner and her husband Ken of Whitby and his former wife Claire Watson of Ottawa. Services are being held privately for the family. Those wishing may consider contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth, 613-267-3765. Family condolences to www.blairandson.com.
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VANALSTINE: In loving memory of a dear husband, Donald, who left us June 7, 1985. Sweet memories will linger forever Time cannot change them, it’s true Years that may come cannot sever My loving remembrance of you. Remembered always, Jean Van Alstine
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Ryan Edward Philip ‘Ted’ Ryan July 8, 1928 May 25, 2010 Veteran WWII Passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, in hospital in Perth, on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. Beloved husband for 60 years of Helen and loved father of Cheryl (Brian) and Vern (Julie); cherished grandfather of Meaghan (Bill), Amanda and Robyn and greatgrandfather of Brooklyn. He will be missed by all his extended family and friends. Ted was born in St. Boniface Hospital, Man. He lived his early years in Piney, Man., joining the army at age 16. He served as a Paratrooper, in the Light Battery and in the R.C.H.A. for 28 years. He ended his career as Property manager at the Recreational Centre in Ottawa. Ted reached out for everything life could offer, he enjoyed golfing, reading, gardening, boating and many years living on the Rideau watching the sunsets. He will be remembered for his incredible smile and his great sense of humour. The family wishes to thank Dr. Asrat, the nurses and staff on the third floor of the Great War Memorial Hospital for their loving care and compassion during his long illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W., Perth, ON, K7H 2K1 would be appreciated. Interment and services will be held at a later date in Badger, Man. Arrangements in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, K7H 2L7 613-267-3765. CL20000
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Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith • RR#2 Carleton Place, ON • K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 (613 area code) Public Works: 613-257-1810 or 1-800-535-4534 (613 area code) cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca
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Come and join us with over 25 years experience in providing summer fun for Beckwith and surrounding areas!!
Jim Janeway tells his grandson Corgand Janeway-Svendsen about a plane during the annual Rideau Lakes Flying Club fly-in breakfast Saturday morning. Rosanne Lake photo
Day Camp - 4-8 years old - Beckwith Public School – 1523 9th Line Beckwith Sport Camp - 9-13 years old - Beckwith Recreation Complex – Beckwith Park 1319 9th Line Mon. July 5th - Fri. Aug. 27th 2010 - 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Scheduled Activities from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm $22 per day • $110 per week (Additional charges for trips) Methods of Payment Cash or Cheque Only!! Registration Night Wed. June 2nd, 2010 6:30 - 8:30pm - Beckwith Recreation Complex June 12th, 2010 11:00 – 2:00pm –Heritage Days-Beckwith Park Registration forms via internet are also available www.twp.beckwith.on.ca – Recreation – Under Day/Sports Camp For more information or any questions please feel free to contact the Recreation Department at the Beckwith Township Office 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
JOIN US AT BECKWITH PARK FOR...BECKWITH HERITAGE DAYS Saturday, June 12th, 2010 Scheduled Events 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Breakfast Hosted by the Beckwith Youth Committee 10:30 a.m. - Lawn Tractor Pull - Registration from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. - Highland Cattle Show 2:30 p.m. - Official Opening of the Multi Purpose Sports Field 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. - Free Skate at the Beckwith Recreation Complex Entertainment - (Tickets Available at the Township Office) 3:00 – 7:00 pm - Jamie McMunn & Friends 5:00 – 7:00 pm - Roast Beef on a Bun Dinner
Prior to the opening of the new wing of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital in Smiths Falls, supporters gathered to honour donors and unveil a permanent donor recognition system (seen in the background). Todd Stepaniuk, CEO of the hospital; Bob Jackson secretary/treasurer of the GWM Foundation and Tim Carter chair of the hospital’s board of directors, gathered to celebrate donations totaling $1 million, while sharing a laugh over the wishful thinking of an additional zero added to the figure on the cheque. John Clement photo
ALL DAY - Antique & Modern Machinery Displays, Livestock, Craft Market, BBQ Lunch, Children’s Games, Water Games, Face Painting, Beach Volleyball Tournament and much, much, more! For more information please contact the Township Office at 613-257-1539.
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REMARKABLE RIDEAU PROPERTY! 6500+/- feet of shoreline, great swimming off the rocky point, plus sandy beach area. Tastefully decorated 3 bedroom brick home located on a point surrounded by water - postcard views! www.64BayRoad.com Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613-326-1361
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SUNDAY, JUNE 6 • 1-2:30 P.M. 15 LEWIS ST., PERTH $239,000 - 1½ storey home in Perth, walking distance to downtown, golf course and park. Sunroom, eatin kitchen, dining rm & living rm, a 2-pc. bath, 2 bedrms, 4-piece bathroom, full insulated basement - newer roof, some new windows, 200 amp, great neighbourhood. Call Joanne, 613-812-0505
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SUNDAY, JUNE 6 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 67 BROCK ST., PERTH $195,000 - 2 bedrm bungalow in town. 4-pc. bath, main-flr laundry, eat-in kitchen, EBB heat, 200 amp service, crawl space, carport, steel roof, all appliances include. Close to schools, churches and downtown. Call Joanne, 613-812-0505
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SUNDAY, JUNE 6 • 1 - 2:30 P.M. 180 CROMWELL CRESCENT Pine Arbour Estates $389,000 - Custom built Cape Cod nestled in desirable Pine Arbour Estates. Quality construction with all the bells & whistles. Oak floors throughout both levels, slate tile in bathrooms, vaulted ceiling in open concept great room, natural gas fireplace with stone surround, instant hot water, oversized att garage is insulated & drywalled, red cedar covered verandah, deck with natural gas BBQ hookup.The list is endless. A must see! Christian Allan 613-207-0834
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Riverfront Condo in Carolina Court! Premium end unit location on the top floor. Light and bright, spacious 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths, in-unit laundry, great views from your balcony! $212,000. Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
124-126 PETER ST., PERTH - $219,000 An excellent opportunity to own a really good duplex in the heart of downtown heritage Perth - great corner lot provides lots of separate parking for each unit with each having a nice grassed back yard area as well - the units are a mirror image of each other with spacious interiors - each has a separate 3 season porch & they share a garden shed/storage area at the back - 2 new gas furnaces installed 2004 - both units tenant occupied on a month-to-month basis with tenants paying all utilities - unit 124 on the left has seen the most upgrades over the past 10 years including pine floors refinished on both levels, ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, most walls have been drywalled, new thermopane windows except for 3 - each unit has large eat-in kitchen with back stairs up to laundry/storage area, dining room, liv rm, large front foyer (one side has closet), 3 good sized bedrms, bathrm & spacious upper landing - rents are 750.00 & 776.00 Per month. 092103006000200. Sheri, 613-812-1215
TRIPLEX - RIDEAU FERRY - Spacious units on the Rideau Ferry Road in a beautiful location across from Rideau Lake! 2, 2 bedroom and a one bedroom. Cathedral ceilings, pine floors, updated! $229,000.
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13 HARRIS ST., PERTH $198,900 You won’t believe the living space in this 3+2 bedroom bungalow - perfect home for a large family, spacious rooms on both levels - many upgrades in the past few years including all new thermopane windows on both levels(the ones in the living room & dining area are huge), eat-in kitchen opened up with new flooring, counter top & sink, new laminate flooring in the living room, hallway and bedrooms, new cushion floor in the main bath - shingles approximately 10 years old, gas furnace & central air replaced 2-4 years ago - other features include walk-up attic, linen & clothes closet in front hall - lower level houses finished rec room with brick hearth (would make a lovely area for a gas stove), 2 bedrooms, 3 piece bathroom, closets, laundry/utility room with tub & cold room with built-in shelves - the paved driveway & carport leads to a huge workshop area which leads to the 3 season sunroom and back yard area. MLS# 092103007508800. Sheri, 613-812-1215
DUPLEX IN PERTH $169,900 - 3 bedroom with basement and 1 bedroom, across from Code’s Mill Inn and Spa. MLS# 745872. Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
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6952 McDONALDS CORNERS RD. $359,000 Tree-lined country lane sets the scene for a beautiful, private setting for this 97 acre farm property-this 4+ bedroom century farmhouse still holds charm & character of yesterday with modern updates to satisfy today’s wants & needs-features include original tongue & groove ceilings, refinished & built-in cabinetry in dining room, maple hardwood floors throughout main level & covered pine in upper level - country sized eat-in kitchen with picture window, woodstove, back staircase, walk-in pantry, main-floor laundry & front parlour has floor to ceiling bay window with access to the 2 piece powder room the upper level houses 3 decent sized bedrooms, 3 piece bath with clawfoot tub, dressing room-2 rooms in the new addition (which would make an awesome master suite) which are currently being used as a studio area & office/den-3 season insulated enclosed front porch looks out over beautiful pond-great barn, driveshed, lovely ground with perennial & vegetable gardens, apple trees & hen house! MLS# 094000404002500. Sheri, 613-812-1215
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OUT OF TOWN
Edge of Town - $229,000 Immaculate sidesplit - very private backyard - totally updated - newer kitchen, baths, flooring, windows and doors - just move in. MLS# 757582.
GORGEOUS AND IMMACULATE BUNGALOW 15 MINUTES TO PERTH with totally finished walkout lower level – Private setting. Top quality. Stunning master suite. Awesome views and superb design and finishings. $318,000. MLS# 751448 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
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OUT OF TOWN
OUT OF TOWN
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2998 ELPHIN MABERLY RD. (ELPHIN) $192,000 Built to last with classic beauty & warm inviting appeal - absolutely gorgeous grounds & gardens tucked in behind privacy shrubs, trees & natural fencing-a quiet oasis like a secret garden where you can sit back & forget the day’s worries-this historic home was once an inn with blacksmith shop & stables - this 4+ bedroom home has all the charm of yesteryear but with upgrades completed to meet today`s modern requirements - features include lovely curving staircase, maple & pine floors, large dining room with original wainscotting, country eat-in kitchen with pantry area, large landings on both levels, master bedroom has its own dressing room, main bath has been totally renovated including soaker tub, laundry on main floor, back staircase leading to upper storage & summer kitchen with original tin walls & ceiling - lawns & gardens are beautiful with fenced vegetable garden, perennials, stone walkways - enjoy an evening campfire or sit by the goldfish pond - a wonderful country property! MLS# 094000404012300. Sheri, 613-812-1215
33 LAKE DR., PORT ELMSLEY HOME PARK - $72,900 You would never guess you are walking into a modular home when you step through the front door of this 1,120 square foot, fabulous 3 bedrm, gorgeous interior incl golden oak cabinets with lots of room for your dining tablevaulted ceiling adds to the spaciousness of the kitchen, dining & living room area-master bedroom has large closet & 4 piece ensuite bath-2 other bedrooms are located at the other end with their own 4 piece bath-spacious foyer with double closet, main-level laundry with upper cupboards, efficient forced air electric furnace & new central air conditioning installed-2 decks, 4 appliances included, storage shed-the park is located on the lower rideau lake midway between Perth & Smiths Falls near Beveridge Locks - docking space available - fees 317.35/month, includes taxes. MLS # 201046435. Sheri, 613-812-1215
33 BIRCH DR., PORT ELMSLEY HOME PARK NOW $52,900 - Affordable 3 bedroom mobile home located in one of the prettiest parks in the area - located on the banks of the Lower Rideau Lake, midway to Rideau Ferry, Perth or Smiths Falls - great shared use of the open space & waterfront area - launch a canoe or throw in a line for a fish - many upgrades including windows & exterior steel doors, skirting & insulation underneath, new flooring & interior totally painted, interior doors & light fixtures replaced, tub surround installed & built a new back stoop - there`s a nice 3 season sunporch that leads into the open mud room/foyer area with closet - oil furnace, oil tank & rubber membrane on roof were replaced 2005 - there are 2 good sized storage shed, mature maples on the lot, lovely yard and room for 2 cars to park in the driveway - current monthly fees 306.00 Includes taxes. MLS # 201046573. Sheri, 613-812-1215
BLACK LAKE - $205,000 – open concept 2 bedroom cottage with 115 feet of waterfront and almost 250 feet deep. Huge master bedroom, screened-in porch. Great access on the Black Lake North Shore Road. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361
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RIVERFRONT ESTATE/RETREAT - 100 ACRES 9 bedrooms, 7+ baths • 5 MINUTES TO PERTH www.1011ChristieLake.com Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
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CHRISTIE LAKE – great waterfront for swimming – 2 bedroom cottage with fabulous views from the deck - updated bathroom, new siding, stone fireplace. $259,000. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613 326-1361
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EXCELLENT COTTAGE ON OTTY LAKE - 3 bedrms, open concept, 4-pc. bath. Upgrades include new well, pressure tank and hot water heater, new stove, new wiring, new windows. Dock and furnishings included. Summer’s here. Call Joanne, 613-812-0505 (c)
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3 bedrm year-round waterfront home on Pike River. Large openconcept main floor with kitchen, dining & living room, bedrooms on lower level, walkout from master bedrm, main-floor laundry & 4 pc bath, lovely setting. $219,900. Call Joanne, 613-812-0505 (c)
WATERFRONT OTTY LAKE, $358,000 Great 4-season home or cottage on desirable Otty Lake - excellent access in off Elmgrove Road just minutes to Downtown Perth. Beautiful level lot with gorgeous sandy, pebbly frontage facing west. The house sits very close to the water so when you are sitting on the deck you feel like you are almost hanging over the lake. Nice little boat launch area, detached single garage is perfect for your car or utilize as workshop area. Good dry basement has exterior access in providing good storage, newer kitchen cabinets, counter top & flooring, most new windows, oil furnace, tank & central air 2003. Other features include paved driveway, 12 foot patio door in living room to lakeside 10x20 deck, laundry on main level, generator panel & generator, appliances included. 3 decent sized bedrooms, open concept kitchen, dining & living room area, good closet & storage space, flexible possession. Enjoy for this summer! MLS# 091990802017600. Sheri, 613-812-1215
ACREAGE 23 Acres - Off Station Rd. on Stones Rd. $24,500 7.5 Acres - On County Rd. #8 near Watsons Crs. $34,900 12 Acres - On Upper 4th Conc. of Bathurst. $45,000 27 Acres - On Upper 4th Conc. of Bathurst. $65,000 Call Joanne Bennell for more details, * Sales Representative
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