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IN BRIEF Two men airlifted after crash Two Campbellford men were airlifted to an Ottawa hospital after a single-car crash on Rideau Ferry Road on Friday, Sept. 17. The crash happened at around 7 a.m. near Elm Grove Road in Drummond/North Elmsley Township. OPP said a car driven by a Havelock man, 32, was travelling north on Rideau Ferry Road when it left the road and rolled into the west ditch. The driver was transported to the Perth site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, while his two male passengers were taken to the Ottawa Civic Hospital with serious injuries. The driver was charged with careless driving and a having blood-alcohol level over zero as a novice (G1) driver – an offense that was recently introduced under the Highway Traffic Act. The road was closed to traffic for just under an hour.

Attempt to delay Loblaws zoning denied BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com Sobeys last-minute request to delay zoning changes for the Loblaws’ Highway 7 property were denied by a Perth committee last week. After almost three years of debate and changes, zoning amendments for the planned commercial centre were approved by the planning advisory committee on Thursday, Sept. 16. The decision was set to go to council for final approval on Tuesday (results were not available by press time).

Greg Meeds, a lawyer for Sobeys, said the grocery company was concerned that all of the town’s future development capacity was being allocated to the Loblaws property, which would prevent Sobeys from expanding the Perth Mews Mall and the former Home Hardware site next door, which is also owned by that company. The amount of development the Town of Perth could support in the future was determined in a marketing study completed as part of Loblaw’s zoning amendment process. “It would effectively prevent

expansion on other lands,” Meeds said. “It’s prejudicing others from accessing the same benefits,” he said, adding that a “bonus” given to Loblaws for additional landscaping on its property should be extended to other developers. Nadia Di Santi from Fotenn Consulting, which is representing Loblaw Properties Inc., expressed surprise that Sobeys would come forward with concerns now, almost three years into the process. “It would be prejudiced to our

client to adjourn now,” said January Cohen, another lawyer with Fotenn. Jim Peden, a member of the planning advisory committee, said he was confused by Sobeys claim that the zoning changes would prejudice Sobeys’ ability to develop the Perth Mews Mall, because it would not change Sobeys right to apply and develop its properties. Meeds said the town needs to consider the development of the entire Highway 7 corridor in Perth as a whole, as it is “clearly See ‘Attempt to delay’, Pg. 3

Perth council gets raise BY LAURA MUELLER

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Political newcomer and Perth native Jim Graff throws his hat into the ring as one of eight candidates vying for five council seats in Perth. 15

SIGNED UP Newly signed Ottawa Senators player Patrick Wiercioch signs the back of Connor Jackson’s Sens jersey on Sunday at the Perth Canadian Tire Store for its first-ever Senators weekend. Other activities, including a ball-hockey tournament and silent auction, kept the Canadian Tire parking lot a hub of activity all weekend. The event raised $5,150 for charitable programs that help local kids participate in sports: I Love To Skate and the Jumpstart Equipment For Kids program. Laura Mueller photo

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Tasanko said. “The one thing people with MS don’t have is time.” Liberation treatment is a therapy that is said to relieve the symptoms caused by CCSVI (chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency), a constriction of the jugular vein. The condition was just identified last fall by an Italian doctor, who linked it with MS. All patients who have tested positive for CCSVI so far have also had MS, and people who have had the liberation treatment to reopen the vein and improve blood flow have reported a marked decrease in MS symptoms such as fatigue, muscle weakness and numbness. While angioplasty is a common procedure, it does not have a long track record of being used to treat CCSVI and some groups, including the MS Society and the Canadian government, say they

want to see rigorous scientific testing of the treatment before it is used to treat MS symptoms. But Tasanki and hundreds of other people who gathered in See ‘MS sufferer’, Pg. 3

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BY LAURA MUELLER Victory was sweet for the St. John Catholic High School laura.mueller@perthcourier.com senior football team, which celebrated its first-ever win – on Erika Tasanko says she has PDCI’s turf. 15 found a simple solution that would alleviate her multiple sclerosis symptoms, but the Canadian government won’t let her access it. Instead, the Perth resident is planning to pay more than $3,000 and travel to Albany, N.Y. to have a procedure known as the “liberation treatment,” a new application for a simple and frequently used procedure called balloon angioplasty. But she says she and other MS sufferers should have access to the treatment at home, and she travelled to Parliament Hill for a rally on Monday to convince The wilderness of the North- the government to support the west Territories was home to a experimental treatment. “Our hope is to have angioplasty Perth teen, who canoed the north for 52 days this summer. 15 for all. Don’t make us wait,”

Perth councillors gave themselves a raise last week, including bumping the mayor’s stipend from $18,000 to $24,000. Perth’s deputy mayor, John Gemmell, will make $14,000 annually, up from $12,000. The five remaining council members will each be compensated $13,000, up from $10,560. The figures were approved during a committee-of-the-whole meeting on Sept. 14 and still required a vote during the Sept. 21 council meeting, which was after the Courier’s press time. The move will place remuneration for Perth councillors closer to the average of what area municipalities compensate their councillors. Smiths Falls, which also has seven council members and a higher population at 8,400, pays its mayor $22,690, while councillors each get $11,976. Beckwith, which is the closest municipality to Perth in terms of population that was evaluated in a town report, compensates its reeve $20,856, its deputy reeve $15,140 and its councillors $12,822. Perth councillors defended the 33.33 per cent increase for the mayor, saying that the number of hours Fenik puts into the role make an increase worth it. “I don’t think anyone has worked as hard as Mayor Fenik,” said Coun. Ed McPherson. “That higher profile has certainly paid off.” Coun. Bill White said the increase falls in line with what other heads of council receive. Councillors Eric Devlin and Beth Peterkin worried that a 30 per cent increase would be too much, too fast. Fenik said he would continue to work just as hard, even if his remuneration didn’t increase. He said the mayor’s role should be a full-time job, but that Perth taxpayers can’t afford to support a $70,000 salary. “It’s a job that’s been underpaid for some time,” he said. “I have no problem asking for an increase.” Fenik is currently completing a one-year term as Lanark County warden, for which he receives an additional $42,900. Fenik said despite the higher compensation, far more of his time is spent doing work as the Mayor of Perth than as warden. See ‘Perth council’, Pg. 3

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Eli Huntley shows off Trillium’s Triumph, also known as Crystal, at the Middleville Fair in Lanark Highlands on Saturday. The pony is 39 years old and still hits the show circuit. Laura Mueller photo

As the curtain fell on the first season of a new professional theatre company in Perth, Classic Theatre Festival organizers lauded enthusiastic audiences that welcomed the festival to town. The final tally of audience members who took in both Blithe Spirit and The Voice of the Turtle was about 3,500, which was the festival’s target to break even for its inaugural season. Over 80 per cent of the audience came from outside the Perth area, which boosted tourism in town, said creative director Laurel Smith. “We were really happy about that,” she said. “We were able to achieve what we set out to do in our first year, which is to build a future audience base and, importantly, to increase the amount of tourism dollars coming into Perth.” One of the main goals of the

festival is to be an economic driver in town, and Smith said the Classic Theatre Festival is well on its way to fulfilling that goal. “Theatre is a remarkable way of drawing people to the area,” Smith said. Local businesses seemed receptive to the festival. When surveyed by festival staff, several businesses sent letters of support. The festival also raised more than $6,000 for local community groups through its Wednesday “community benefits” nights, during which half of ticketsale proceeds were given to a particular non-profit group. After starting off with nothing, the festival has built a strong base to move into its second season next summer, Smith said. The same format – two plays with separate runs – will continue next season. The titles of the plays will be announced later this fall after the rights are secured.

The plays will hail from the same era that Blithe Spirit and The Voice of the Turtle were written in – the “golden age” of Broadway and the London stage. “The era of the plays was something that people said they really appreciated,” Smith said. Matthew Behrens, the festival’s director of community outreach, contacted more than half of the festival’s patrons by phone after their visit to get feedback to guide the festival’s direction for next season. The success of the festival can be attributed to the hard work of the many volunteers who pitched in at the Studio Theatre, Smith said, as well as the local residents who volunteered to billet an actor. Keep watching the Courier and www.classictheatre.ca for information about the upcoming season. For information or to volunteer, contact the festival at info@classictheatre.ca or 613-2648088.

Former Perth doctor barred for sexual misconduct BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com This story contains information that may not be appropriate for some readers.

Rachel Bingley, 7, tries her hand at a rope-making demonstration during the Middleville Fair. Laura Mueller photo

A former Perth doctor who sexually assaulted a patient will not be allowed to practise medicine in Ontario. In a decision released on Sept. 3, a panel from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario denied pain specialist Dr. Martin Gillen’s request to have his medical licence reinstated. In its decision, the college states, “Dr. Gillen’s return to practice would seriously erode public confidence in the profession’s ability to govern itself.” Gillen’s certificate of registration was revoked after he was found guilty of professional misconduct on June 20, 2003 in relation to an incident at an Ottawa hospital in which a female patient secretly filmed Gillen

treating her with his genitals exposed while she was drugged. The college also found Gillen guilty of professional misconduct in 1989 after a similar incident at the Perth hospital, but his licence was not revoked at the time because the allegations could not be proven. Gillen pleaded guilty to sexual assault in criminal court in 2001 after the second incident in 2001, and was sentenced to nine months in prison and two years of probation. He served six months of his sentence in prison, including a sex offender program, and continues to seek therapy. He applied for reinstatement of his certificate of registration so he could continue practicing, and proposed limiting his practice to assessing male patients for medical-legal reasons. Since 2004, Gillen has worked for Allied Medical Trauma Evaluations, where he prepares insurance files to arrange funding for medicallegal assessments, according to a report on the decision released by

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Courting development a priority for newcomer Graff BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com Perth native Jim Graff says 2010 is the year he wants to give back to his community as a councillor. The newcomer to the political arena has thrown his hat into the ring as a contender for Perth council in the Oct. 25 election. “We need new ideas,” he said. Graff said taxes in Perth are very high. While Perth has a history of providing a high degree of service to its residents, he cautioned that council “cannot be all things to all people.” “You do what you can afford to do,” he said. On the issue of a potential bypass road routing trucks and traffic around Perth, Graff said it needs to be approached in a way that doesn’t adversely affect the downtown core by reducing “transient” traffic. The same caution should be applied to development north of Highway 7, but Graff said there is an opportunity for development on Dufferin Street to bring in the types of businesses that are not currently available in town. He would also like to see the town put more effort into economic development and review its policies and procedures around recruiting new businesses and industries to town, particularly small businesses. “Entrepreneurs usually move their families to town and get involved in the community,” Graff said.

JIM GRAFF Graff grew up in his family’s home on Dufferin Street beside the OPP detachment. With a family passion for football, Graff is known for his days coaching the Perth and District Collegiate Institute football squad. He spent most of his career hauling fuel in eastern Ontario. He began a bachelor of science degree at the University of Guelph in his youth, which he eventually completed a decade later. “We Graffs are stubborn; when we start something, we finish it,” he said. He is interested in environmental issues and has taken courses in permaculture and limnology – the study of streams and rivers.

“Hauling fuel made me more aware of the environment,” he said. “I’m certainly not an expert, but it has always been an interest.” One issue that tweaked Graff ’s interest was the recent introduction of an anti-idling bylaw in Perth, which Graff called an “intrusive bylaw.” “I don’t want to make it a law,” Graff said. “What has set Perth apart is our freedom of choice. This is getting into that area of social engineering.” But Graff said it is the responsibility of councillors to support the democratic decision made by all members of council, so he would ensure his opinion is expressed but support the final decision, even if it was not the one he favoured. As a newcomer to municipal politics, Graff said he would have a steep learning curve, but he said he is not afraid to admit that and he is not afraid of a challenge. He said he believes in small government, and that governments should be run the same way one would run a business. At the same time, he says he realizes that municipalities have far more responsibilities now than they did in the past because of the province “downloading” responsibilities. The town must find a balance to ensure its bureaucracy runs efficiently, Graff said. Graff is one of eight candidates vying for five council seats in Perth.

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Attempt to delay Loblaws an area in transition.” Sobeys is seeking new tenants to fill vacancies in the Perth Mews Mall and it also looking at the possibility of adding more standalone stores, similar to the Mark’s Work Wearhouse. Meeds said the Your Independent Grocer store at the Perth Mews, which is owned by Loblaw, would be moved across the street to the new Loblaw development in 2012, and Sobeys would consider expanding the existing 35,000-square-foot grocery store to a larger 50,000square-foot model under its Sobeys label. “That’s news to us,” said Di Santi, adding that Loblaws has not set a date when the store would potentially move across

the street. Perth also has a Metro grocery store and the independent Foodsmiths grocery store. The final zoning change for the Loblaw property addresses concerns that the company would be able to develop all 150,000 square feet of commercial floor space by 2025 if certain conditions were met. Development is staged in increments and the company must meet certain benchmarks before it is able to develop the entire site. Instead, the company will now be allowed to develop the entire site in 2023 only if 90 per cent of the initially approved gross leasable floor area (137,000 square feet) has been completed for 24 months.

Perth council gets raise The initial remuneration proposed for the deputy mayor was $19,000, but councillors decided that was too much of a jump and reduced it to $14,000. Fenik supported $19,000 because he said the deputy mayor “carries a lot of weight” performing the role of the mayor when Fenik is away. Gemmell said he would have been pleased with $13,000. A stipend of $18,000 was originally proposed for councillors, but most council members suggested lower amounts ranging from $11,500 to $13,000 – the agreed-upon amount. Council expense accounts also got a boost from $2,500 to $3,500. Council members can use the money for council-related expenses, including attending conferences. Council considered

pooling expense money to allow members to use it to attend additional conferences if other council members don’t use up their share, but that idea was dismissed. Coun. Judy Brown suggested that council members be required to write a brief report for council detailing the conferences they attend, and councillors supported that policy. The mileage rate for council members was increased to $0.46 per kilometre, from $0.38, bringing it in line with, or slightly above, neighbouring municipalities. McPherson was the only council member who did not vote to support the overall changes to the remuneration policy during the committee-of-the-whole meeting.

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DESTINATION MEXICO The 2011 Cuernavaca trip travellers from St. John Catholic High School will be heading to Mexico in March to learn about faith, culture, and social justice issues. This year’s travellers are (back row from left): Kiera Lundberg, Jessica Harris, Rebecca Goodfellow, Jonah Patterson, Vince Scattolon, Ashley Brash and Mrs. Sharon Scattolon. Front row: Ron Milner, Jenna Sweeney, Keirsten Smith and Valerie Lemay. Fall fundraising efforts for the trip include the sale of spring bulbs (contact the main office at 613-267-4724) and the annual Giant Yard Sale at the Crystal Palace on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Those who would like to donate gently used items for the yard sale may drop them off on Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. John CHS or at the Hwy. 7 Store ‘N’ Lock. Items may also be picked up by calling 613-267-7774.

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Ottawa on Monday say they have nothing to lose by trying out the treatment. “I have everything to lose if I don’t try it,” she said. “We’re not saying it’s a cure for MS. Whether they (CCSVI and MS) go together or not, we have a medical diagnosis, and there is a treatment. “I am being prevented from getting this treatment because I have MS,” she said. The 31-year-old mother of two is a personal support worker and has seen the devastated state the disease can leave people in. While her condition was identified relatively early and her symptoms are mild (numbness in her extremities, fatigue, forgetfulness and headaches), Tasanko said she will jump on the chance to improve her condition and reduce her reliance on harsh

medications. Tasanko is a member of a Brockville-based group called CCSVI Brockville. Members of the group joined other activists on Monday to call on the government to support the treatment and allow doctors to offer it in Canada. Tasanko said she also wants to inform Perth-area residents about the treatment option and encourage other MS sufferers and their supporters to get informed and lobby the government and MS Society to support the treatment now – not in several years, after studies are completed. She also wants people to know that there are other ways to access the treatment outside of Canada. To contact CCSVO Brockville, look up the group on Facebook or contact Amy Preston at 613345-3565 or amypreston@sympat ico.ca.

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NOTICE OF ELECTION INFORMATION (Mail-In-Ballot)

The Township of Lanark Highlands has chosen to use Vote by Mail for the upcoming Municipal Election. Voting Kit Each individual on the Voter’s List as of September 15th, 2010 will receive a Voting Kit from DataFix. The kit will contain: Information on the Question on the Ballot Ballot Voting Instruction Sheet Ballot Secrecy Envelope (for your completed ballot) Voter Declaration Form Return Envelope Eligible voters should receive their Voting Kit shortly after October 1st, 2010. If you do not receive a Voting Kit contact the Municipal Office. Your Kit can be returned by mail no later than October 15th, OR Dropped off at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Office Up until 8:00 p.m. on Voting Day (October 25th, 2010) Are You on the Voters’ List? As of September 7, 2010 all Voters should ensure that their names and relevant information are correct on the Voters’ List. To be added, deleted or to make any other corrections, contact or visit the municipal office, with proper identification during normal office hours beginning September 7 up to and including the close of voting on October 25 at 8 p.m. Contact Us: Township of Lanark Highlands, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695, F: 613-259-2291 E: clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca Website: www.lanarkhighlands.ca

SMALL BUSINESS AWARDS YOUR DREAM, YOUR BUSINESS, YOUR PASSION The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking nominations for our 2010 Small Business Awards. Nominations are sought in the following categories: • Economic Growth Award • Community Spirit Award • Young Entrepreneur Award • Social Responsibility Award Awards criteria and nomination forms are available at the Township ofﬁce, 75 George Street, Lanark or by calling 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695. Details are also posted on the Township website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca. Self-nominations will not be accepted. Deadline for receipt of nominations is 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, 2010. Awards will be presented by the Mayor and Council at a public reception on October 20, 2010.

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Get WITH It (Walk in the Halls) Get WITH It is a free indoor walking program supported through the cooperative efforts of a number of community partners. This drop-in program is offered every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. from mid-October to mid-March at Maple Grove School in Lanark Village. Volunteers can sign-up for 1-4 shifts per month. Call Megan at 613-259-2398 ext. 227 for more information.

TENDER CALL Sealed Tenders, in clearly marked envelopes, will be received, until 1:30 p.m. local time on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, by the Township of Lanark Highlands at the Municipal Office at the address indicated below for the following: Screened Sand – Winter Maintenance Material Tender forms may be picked up at the Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office. Full project details can be found on the Township website: www.lanarkhighlands.ca Tenders will be publicly opened at 1:30 p.m., local time, on September 30, 2010 (day of closing) – Council Chambers, Municipal Office at the address indicated below. The Township of Lanark Highlands reserves the right to reject any or all quotations at its sole discretion. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Scott Cameron, Public Works Superintendent 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 239 • F: 613-259-2291 E: scameron@lanarkhighlands.ca • www.lanarkhighlands.ca Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk/Deputy CAO at the address indicated above.

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Mayor calls for end of water board BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com

GIVE A DOG A BREATH Perth Fire Chief Steve Fournier tries putting an animal respirator on J.D. the dog on Monday, Sept. 20. Invisible Fence spokesperson Steve O’Collin was on hand to donate oxygen recovery mask kits for pets to both the Perth Fire Department and the Drummond/North Elmsley Tay Fire Rescue. From left: Greg Saunders, Steve Fournier, Steve O’Collin and Tessa O’Collin. Andrew Snook photo

RVFN considers folding as it marks 25 years BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com The headline in a recent Rideau Valley Field Naturalists’ newsletter sent a grim message: “To be, or not to be.” With a banquet to celebrate its 25th anniversary set for tonight, RVFN’s executive members faced the difficult choice of whether to fold the organization. The executive members say they need support and interest from the general membership in helping lead the group, which is currently without a president or vice president. If none of the group’s approximately 80 registered members volunteers to serve on the executive board, the group would be shuttered, said Frank Roy, RVFN’s secretary. The fate of the group was debated at a meeting on Sept. 12, and it was decided that the executive board should pursue the possibility of joining up with another group. The option of combining with the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists was discussed and that group has been approached to discuss whether amalgamating is a viable possibility. “The members who were there were reluctant to see it close,” Roy said. “But help wasn’t forthcoming.” Karen Hunt, membership chair, said she was pleased with the suggestion to amalgamate and satisfied that the 21 members present at the meeting conveyed that they didn’t want to see the group end. “At this time, there is not enough support for two clubs,” she said. “We’re really hopeful that there will be a way to carry on.” RVFN holds monthly meetings featuring a speaker on a naturerelated topic. Members also tend

the butterfly garden at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority’s Perth Wildlife Reserve. Efforts to plan other events, such as bird-watching walks or nature hikes, have not been met with much enthusiasm, Roy said. The group’s mandate is to educate and encourage an appreciation of the natural world. RVFN currently has more than $1,200 in the bank and would

donate those funds to another organization if the members decided to permanently shutter the group. The silver anniversary banquet takes place tonight, Thursday, Sept. 23 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion hall at 26 Beckwith St. E. in Perth. The speaker will be Cliff Bennett. Tickets for the roast beef and turkey meal are $30 each and the public is welcome to attend.

Perth Mayor John Fenik caused a stir around council when he proposed abolishing the town’s water/sewer board last Tuesday. After a heated debate, Fenik withdrew the motion during the Sept. 14 committee-of-thewhole meeting, but he said he planned to call on the water and sewer board “a lot more” during the next term of council to explain its recommendations. Fenik said he wanted to discuss the existence of the board for some time, because its decisions involve a great deal of taxpayers’ money. Municipalities are not legally required to have a water/ sewer board, Fenik said. “It’s a layer of bureaucracy that’s not needed,” he said, while acknowledging the valuable contributions that expert citizens and councillors bring to that board. Fenik said that in response to residents’ concerns that water rates are going up, it could be said that “maybe that’s because of council not being more proactive.” Coun. Bill White, the water

board’s chair, came out in strong support of the board. “This is one time I totally disagree with our mayor,” he said. “Water and sewer is a deeply regulated area and it has a separate budget from the town … the things that go through there are phenomenal. “It’s a very active and progressive board,” he said. Two “former water people” who sit on the board provide the town with expert information and opinions, White said. Grant Machan, the town’s director of environmental services, was asked to weigh in, and he said the board is a “very focused venue to educate council members and the public” about water-related issues. After the debate, Fenik withdrew his motion to axe the water board, saying, “It’s the quality of people on that board that make it so effective. “This is a checklist for me as mayor to be a little more diligent,” he said. “This isn’t about individuals, it’s about how the town will structure itself over the next 40 years,” Fenik said.

Dads’ playgroup returns BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com A unique program will offer a place for dads and their children to play together again this fall. Dads and Kids, a father-child play group offered at the hall of St. James the Apostle Anglican Church in Perth, will start for the season on Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. The group is supported by the

KEEPING THE DREAM ALIVE Garry Welch, Sam Law and Richard Morris represented Lanark County as some of the approximately 250 people who hit the streets of Perth to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run in Canada on Saturday, Sept. 18. More than $18,744 has been raised locally so far this year. The run has been held in town for 21 years and drew 195 participants and $25,083 last year. The next run date has been set for Sept. 18, 2011. Laura Mueller photo

Ontario Early Years Centre and meets every Thursday, except for the third Thursday of each month. The evening starts with a vegetarian-friendly meal for all the fathers and children, and is followed by playtime with toys, games and crafts available. As one of only a handful of dad-specific play groups in the province, organizer Peter McCracken says Dads and Kids offers a rare opportunity for dads to share and observe each other’s parenting styles, while spending time exclusively with their kids. “It’s a great chance to see other examples of how dads parent,” McCracken said. “And it gives mom a night off, too.” McCracken started the Perth group last year, and he says the response has been great. This year, he is hoping to increase the number of dads who come out for the weekly gatherings. A new feature will be a dadfocused parenting library McCracken is starting. He has been collecting parenting books that have a focus on fathers, and will be lending them to interested readers. The Dads and Kids program is partnering with the Connections Dads group run by Gary Glover to plan an outdoor nature activity on Saturday, Oct. 16 and another Saturday activity in November. Depending on the reception and success of the Saturday activities, the group may continue them in the new year. The weekly group is focused on dads whose children are aged zero to six, but older siblings are also welcome. In addition to games and crafts, the evenings also feature story time, songs and other learning opportunities. For information about the group, contact McCracken at 613264-1458 or peter.dad1@yahoo.ca.

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A look at drug trends in Lanark County BY KATIE MULLIGAN katie.mulligan@metroland.com Communities in Lanark County and Smiths Falls are stepping up the fight against drugs. The municipal drug strategy network has been working to encourage a healthy community by working to eliminate alcohol and drug misuse/abuse. The committee has met on a number of occasions to focus on the “four pillars,” including prevention, enforcement, harm reduction and treatment, with a focus on enforcement on Sept. 10 during a meeting in Beckwith Township. Insp. Glen Dewey of the Town of Perth Police Service, drug recognition officer Det. Const. Corey Noonan of the Perth Police Service, Det. Const. Tom Blanchard and Lanark County OPP Det. Const. Howard Huggard of the Carleton Place detachment volunteered their time on Sept. 10 to reflect on the recent drug trends in their communities. Huggard said while there have been a higher number of drug occurrences noted by the OPP, it does not mean there are more drugs. Instead, it means there is more enforcement and more training for officers to know what to look for and where to find the drugs. One of the problems in the community is that youth are trying harder drugs at a younger age. Years ago, he said, marijuana had Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) value of three to eight per cent. “We’re now sending stuff off now that is around 24 to 25 per cent,” he said. “It means more hardcore marijuana at the same price.” The constable said he has seen youths as young as age 10 trying marijuana. “Opening the line of communication to kids is key,” he said, as a way to educate and prevent youth from using drugs. While most education and many programs are aimed at youth in the community, Dewey said about half of the drug users are adults. Sophie Tamas of the Take Young People Seriously Youth Centre in Mississippi Mills said the drug problem is really a community problem, not just youth. By always focusing on the young people, it creates a damaging stigma, which is dangerous. “(People of all ages) use marijuana,” said Dewey. “I have seen a 70-year-old use it at a golf course … I have seen 10-yearolds using it.” Blanchard said part of the problem is that the justice system and society

targets the youth when it comes to drug education. “It’s like we’ve given up on the adult guys to focus on the youth, which fosters the stereotypes,” he said. Dewey said just because a drug dealer is put behind bars, it does not mean the business stops. Quite often, a wife or girlfriend will continue to do their work for them. “The girlfriends, wives (of the dealers) are pushing their baby carriages down the streets of Perth…there aren’t just babies in those carriages.” Dewey said no community is safe from drugs. “People ask if Lanark County is worse (for drugs) than other communities,” he said. “I say no, but it’s no better, either.” While Perth, for example, is a heritage town that everyone loves, “it can turn into Gotham City at night.” Blanchard said Oxycontin is the worst drug he has ever seen and would be happy to see it off the market. Last year, he said, the Shoppers Drug Mart had security on hand, as well as signage indicating the store did not stock Oxycontin, in hopes of deferring potential violence over the drug. Lanark Highlands Mayor Bob Fletcher asked everyone in the room to raise their hands if they had tried Oxycontin before. “I have used it for my knees,” he said. The mayor said the drug made daily tasks more vibrant while he was prescribed it. “I have never had so much fun splitting wood,” he said. When he went to renew the prescription, the doctor sat him down and explained the dangers of it. “That doctor probably saved my life,” he said. In 2009, Smiths Falls police hosted Operation Snow Cone, an undercover operation which resulted in 30 arrests and over 300 charges laid, including two people from Carleton Place, over approximately four months. Reeve Richard Kidd, a member of the municipal drug strategy committee of Lanark County and Smiths Falls, said he is pleased to see a growing interest in the issue by the community. “Other communities would throw their hands up in the air,” he said of larger drug problems. “But our community has decided to do something about it.” While they need to work together to fight drug problems, said Kidd, at the end of the day, alcohol is still the biggest problem in Lanark County. “We can’t lose sight of that,” he said.

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t appears that Lanark Community Transit will be spending the next few months struggling to stay afloat, if numbers provided by both the non-profit organization and the Town of Carleton Place are any indication. Facing a funding shortfall for the month of August and without an increase to its $120,000 loan from Carleton Place to provide a cushion, the fate of commuter transit might literally hang in the balance. Should the system collapse, it could leave the 57 or so people who hold a monthly pass stranded. That’s concerning, not only for those who rely on the system to get to and from work or school, but the community as a whole. Fewer people on the bus will mean either more cars on already congested highways, or more people leaving the area, with their tax dollars and spending money in tow. Some councillors have already expressed a need to find a solution to the transit problem, calling it a vital community service. They have indicated a desire to consider transit a budget item in 2011. Others, meanwhile, have suggested the past four months have demonstrated ridership will never reach a point where LCT can break even. In fact, the organization has been advised to lower its break-even ridership ratio and increase prices. While that might work on paper, increasing ridership and fares is always a delicate balance. Raise prices too much, and ridership could slip. The point of transit, after all, is to provide an affordable alternative. And that’s where government comes in. If the players involved went to the table expecting LCT to eventually stand on its own, they probably didn’t do their homework. Generally speaking, transit is a heavily subsidized service. Revenue generated from the fares is often insufficient to pay for both the capital costs and operating expenses of transit. Ottawa subsidizes its mass transit system, as does Toronto. As for smaller-scale, rural systems, Carleton Place councillors noted that the municipality of Clarence-Rockland is putting up about $250,00 per year for commuter service. In rural Nova Scotia, the County of Kings is putting up money for rural transit service. Transit subsidies are such an integral part of local governance that the Ontario NDP promised to cover half the cost of operating public transit during the last provincial campaign. In the end, transit isn’t a money maker. It is a service local governments choose to subsidize because it provides various benefits to the community. If councillors truly want reliable commuter transit, they’ll have to seriously consider whether they’re willing to put up taxpayer money to fund the system because, as most systems demonstrate, transit can rarely finance itself. Tell us what you think. Email letters to editor@perthcourier.com.

Local Landmark In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! Last week’s landmarkwas correctly identified by Gordon Emery (whose wife, coincidently, identified last week’s landmark). The date inscription appears on a wall at the Perth Community Centre arena, marking the spot where a time capsule was buried. This week’s landmark keeps sentry at a memorial site.

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Sport fundraiser a valuable community initiative Dear Editor: Sincere congratulations to the employees and volunteers at the Ottawa and Perth Canadian Tire stores, which hosted the Jump Start Equipment For Kids fundraiser on Sept. 18 and 19, in partnership with the Ottawa Senators and the Ottawa District Hockey Association. This fundraising event was for the purpose of helping kids with financial needs to participate in organized sport and recreation, providing them with helmets and skates. Many Ottawa Valley children will benefit from this very successful fundraising event and the organizers are to be commended for undertaking this very worthy cause. Glen “Redman” Blair, Smiths Falls

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o I need to just suck it up and get over the fact that parenting is generally a perpetual state of uncertainty and self-doubt? Would I sleep better if I were to just get this truth out of the way once and for all and get over it? Sigh. There is a lot of pressure as a parent to Do The Right Thing So Your Family Does Not End Up On The News. So far so good, but I think I watch too much news. The start of school has been a mixture of unbridled joy and random chaos. The lunches, the homework, the morning ritual of prodding and/or harassing people to get up and get ready, the feeble attempts to remember who is going where when and what they need when they get there – it has all been an adjustment. On top of this, something unexpected happened this year and, because I am who I am, I worry that I’m not more worried about it. This year, ladies and gentlemen, when I dropped my youngest off at school I didn’t shed any tears. My daughter is now going to school all day every day. She’s in alternate-day Senior Kindergarten and attends one of the new Ready2Learn programs on the other day. At first I resisted the idea of her going every day because it was always in our family’s longterm plan that I would work from home so I could be here for the kids. That meant I would get one more year at home with Girlchild every other day. In principle, the work-from-

school full time brought with it a degree of relief. There were pangs of regret, though, because I thought of those days spent walking with my littlest one or making muffins or working in the garden and I realized that this was it. This was the end of something. What would you call it? The end of the Alternate Days? The end of Pre-Full-Time School? I suppose it was an early end to our Plan A, whereupon I would have been home with both kids part time until they hit Grade 1. So August came and it was time to confirm that Girlchild Past Deadline would attend Ready2Learn. Groom-boy and I discussed it. We considered that Girlchild is home idea is a great concept one of the most social creatures and, in fact, I think it has we have ever known – friendly, benefitted the kids. No, I didn’t bubbly, chatty, willing to make have them reading Tolstoy by age two, but we had lots of time friends, eager to explore, happy to feed frogs to snakes – whattogether to play games and ever. So what would keeping her make muffins and go for walks home with me to make muffins and stuff. accomplish? That said, there was also a Arguably lots of things but good chunk of time spent watching television while Mommy was (if one is feeling testy and argumentative) it could also be distracted with work-related tasks. In addition, Mommy often seen as a selfish and nostalgic move on my part. True, Girlchild had to work at night in order wouldn’t realize that she was to stay on top of things – which sometimes grew a little thin and missing an additional chance to learn and socialize, but I would made her tired and cranky and know. no fun to be around. Is she mature enough to hanOverall, though, I think it dle all-day every day? I think so. worked out fairly well. Would she like it? I think so. Is When the opportunity arose to send Girlchild to school every she fond of school? Yes. And so, when I dropped her off day at no cost we signed her up for the first day of the rest of her right away, thinking we’d take full-time school career, I didn’t the summer to decide for sure. weep. I might have even danced Circumstances over the last year or so led me to take on a lot a little. I thought about singing a song. more work, and I have to admit Maybe it just hasn’t hit me yet. the idea of having both kids in

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OPINIONS

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Community programs must help themselves A Dear Editor: Re: “Perth might cut back on grants,” The Perth Courier, Sept. 16. I am in full agreement with Coun. Bill White when it comes to handing out monies to various community projects. It has always been a pet peeve of mine as a director of one of the town’s service clubs that each year we are approached with more and more letters requesting funds than we can handle or support. These community projects have been spoiled over the “fat years” when funds were in surplus, but now we just don’t have that luxury anymore. To raise these funds, the service clubs have to organize barbecues, dances, car washes, etc. etc. Well, the service club members are getting older and the recipients are getting younger. It is time that these recipients in the community programs get off their butts as Bill says and raise some funds of their own. The cash cows are drying up. It has always been easier

to send out letters to all the service clubs with a hand out looking for money than to do something themselves. In our economy as it is, this “habit” has to stop, otherwise both the service clubs and projects will just fade away. I am in full support of our youth and our community and projects that enhance the town, but my personal feeling is that enough is enough. Try to raise your own funds and if you need guidance or suggestions, then contact us and after your own fundraiser is over and you require a little more.Make your requests then, and include information of what you have done and raised on your own and what your goals are for your project. Help yourself first, then perhaps we can help too. All of our service clubs do support you, but you need to support yourself first. This is my own personal opinion and not the opinion of organizations I am affiliated with. Wayne Steele, Perth

re you an animal lover? St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is hosting a unique event that it hopes will become an annual tradition. The first Blessing of the Animals will take place on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. at the lawn of the parish on Wilson Street East. The church is partnering with the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) for this ecumenical event.

to “refresh” the website and town staff are still deciding what will change on the site (council will have a look at the final suggestions).

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The Rotary Club of Perth’s “Shred-It” fundraiser will take place this Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the parking lot on Herriott Street. Shred-It trucks will be located on site and will shred confidential papers for $5 per box, up to five boxes per person. To make the process easier, staples can remain in the pages. Protect yourself against identity theft and help support community projects by coming out this Saturday.

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Private “I” uently use the Town of Perth’s FilePro website to look up council agendas and reports (Anyone? Anyone?), a bit of exciting news: the town is revamping its website, perth.ca, and part of that update will integrate FilePro documents into the search function of the rest of the site. Currently, the town’s documents are housed on a separate FilePro site, http://perth.ihostez. com. The town will spend $12,500

I’ve discovered a mistake that I made when profiling Coun. Ed McPherson for the upcoming Oct. 25 election in our Aug. 19 issue. I wrote that he has been on council for 13 years, which is incorrect – Ed will have served 16 years on the town council at the end of this term. We will continue to profile candidates from local municipalities in the lead-up to the election. Please write to editor@perth courier.com if you have any questions you’d like to put to the candidates, or any suggestions on how our election coverage can better inform your vote. And don’t forget, the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an all-candidates debate for candidates in the Town of Perth on Monday, Oct. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the auditorium of Perth and District Collegiate Institute.

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The back-to-school scramKingston, expressed high ble is always a spectacle hopes for the upcoming to behold. The crowds of season. The first home game, students – burdened with to be held against Smiths binders, paper, sneakers Falls and District Collegiate and locker accessories that Institute on Thursday, Sept. threaten to rip the seams 23, we hope will be met with of their book bags – cluster the support of students and in the atrium, scanning the community members alike. room for friends; sorting out Seniors play at 1 p.m. The class schedules. junior game follows. The place is literally abuzz In addition to the sports, with the voices of what is several other clubs are now 900 Spartans all blended underway. In particular, the together in tumultuous 2011 Cuernavaca travellers cacophony. Then comes have started fundraising for the confusion of finding their trip to Mexico. The trip, classrooms and assigning which takes place over the lockers. One is jostled Spartan Scene course of March break, is through the halls, fighting an eye-opening opportunity through the current of faces to explore a different – and in a race against the bell. It is a whirlwind, and incredibly less privileged – way of life. measured by the few minutes in between The travellers spend their time improving classes in which to talk with friends after the homes of residents and ultimately, a long summer absence. connecting with the people and culture of Here at St. John Catholic High School, Cuernavaca, Mexico. we hit it off Spartan-style with a spirited A yard sale will be held at the Crystal Jocelyn Cooper, 8, learns to skate during a Perth Wings girls’ hockey practice at the school assembly and the annual back- Palace in Perth on Oct. 16 to raise money Perth and District Community Arena on Sunday, Sept. 19. to-school bash. Principal Ken Crosby for the trip. Unwanted or used items for the welcomed us all, new and old, and wished sale would be very much appreciated, and us a good academic year. can be dropped off at Highway 7 Storage, This year’s student council members or at SJCHS on Sept. 25 between 9 a.m. and then introduced themselves in an 12 p.m. entertaining fashion. Who better to All in all, the school year began with represent our school than these bright, the pride, energy and geniality that befit enthusiastic individuals? a Spartan. Now that the initial excitement They’ve brought something new to has worn off and a routine has been the school this year that will encourage established, we can begin to focus on the student participation and school spirit. academic year. As sure as we are in the All the students have been divided into company of good friends and great minds, four houses: Troy, Delphi, Argos and we can be sure that this will be an enjoyable Athens. Under the Spartan banner, we will school year. unite, and with our powers of strength, wisdom, discovery and ingenuity, we will take the Town of Perth by storm! In accordance, teacher and athletics director Dave Peters, -BOE 6TF 1MBOOJOH BOE 1SPKFDU .BOBHFNFOU clad in a retro Spartan jersey, Contact Tracy for assistance with your sweat band and athletic goggles, severances and land use planning projects. gave an inspiring speech on the value of athletics in the school community. Already, crosscountry runners and girls’ basketball players are training hard. Football team members, after a guided scrimmage in

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MEETING Hear what your next elected officials will have to say about the state of affairs in the Town of Perth. All candidates for council will be on-hand for this All-Candidates Meeting to be held on:

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Municipal Connection www.perth.ca Waterworks Fall Maintenance The Town of Perth will be conducting an annual valve exercising and maintenance program from September 27 to October 22. Residents may experience minor pressure variations or very short outages of approximately 2-3 minutes or so during this time. The Town of Perth will be conducting an annual fall ﬂushing program from October 25 to October 29. Residents may experience some discoloured water and pressure variations during this time. If discoloured water occurs, residents are asked to run their tap until it clears. Questions or comments can be directed to Ryan Morton at 613-267-3311 ext. 2251 or email rmorton@ perth.ca.

Perth Market Visit the Crystal Palace Craft Market and the Perth Farmers’ Market on Saturday, September 25th as the vendors celebrate Animal Day (in recognition of World Animal Day October 4). The animals from Countryside Petting Zoo will be here for your enjoyment, and learn about the amazing alpacas from Victory Farm Alpacas. Blind Dog Casey will provide musical entertainment this morning from 9:30am. Visit all our regular produce and craft vendors who offer local, handmade and/or homegrown items, as well as honey, meat, eggs and home baking. Now is a good time to stock up on fall harvest produce for canning and preserving. Come and have breakfast at the Market Café and enjoy the fresh air atmosphere. For information please call 613267-3311 Ext. 2240.

Community Centre Please note that public skating will begin in early October. Watch the Town’s website at www.perth. ca for the regular Community Centre schedule and updates as they are posted.

Perth Indoor Pool Registration for fall swim lessons takes place (in person) September 25, 2010 at 9am, on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served basis. This registration is for the program that begins in October, and runs once per week for 10 weeks (Tuesday or Thursday evening, or Saturday morning). Cost is $72.45 per child (Perth, D/NE, TVT) or $105.00 per child from outside this area.

• Issue Paper # 4 – Drive-through Policies: where should drive-through facilities be permitted and what development standards should apply? • Issue Paper # 12 – Market Impact Studies: what sized commercial expansion should trigger a market impact study? Community Workshop # 2 – Quality of Our Neighbourhoods is oriented to residential issues. This workshop will focus on quality of life issues in the community and will examine the following issues and questions: • Issue Paper # 1 – Affordable Housing Options and Opportunities: how can Perth ensure an adequate supply of affordable housing to low and moderate income groups? • Issue Paper # 5 – Bed and Breakfast Establishments and Inns: what criteria should apply to the designation and development of B & Bs and Inns? • Issue Paper # 6 – Neighbourhood Serving Commercial Uses: what scope of non-residential and uses is appropriate to serve residential neighbourhoods? • Issue Paper # 8 – Shoreline Naturalization, Community Sustainability, Bicycle Friendly Policies: what are the ingredients of a sustainable community. In preparation for the workshops residents and property owners may review the Issue Papers series which will be available on the Town’s website www.perth.ca or may be reviewed at the Town’s Planning Department. While the workshops will be structured to address specific topics arising from the review, they will also include an opportunity for the public to provide their comments on other planning interests. Please mark these sessions on your calendar and plan to attend. All Citizens are invited to participate. People who are unable to attend are encouraged to submit their comments on any of the Issue Papers or regarding current Official Plan Policies in writing or by email to the Town’s Planning Director. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the ongoing five year review of the Official Plan, including the Issue Papers series, is available during regular office hours at Town Hall. Dated at the Town of Perth this 15th day of September 2010. Eric Cosens RPP, M. Sc. Director of Planning Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, PERTH ON, K7H 1H9 Tel. 613 267-3311 • Fax: 613 267-5635 Email: ecosens@perth.ca

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Fire Department

Cooler evenings…cold mornings…get the urge to turn up the thermostat! With fall coming upon us, the Perth Fire Department reminds all home owners to have furnaces cleaned and checked by a qualiﬁed heating contractor. Squirrels, birds and other animals sometimes make nests in chimneys over the summer and it is wise to have heating equipment serviced before turning it on for the season. A blocked chimney can cause deadly carbon monoxide to build up in the home. If you burn wood, have a chimney sweep come in and clean the chimney and pipes. Have heating equipment serviced now. It may not only save money, but it will make your home safe all winter long.

NOTICE

COMMUNITY PLANNING WORKSHOPS Five Year Ofﬁcial Plan Review TAKE NOTICE that the Town of Perth is undertaking a review of the ofﬁcial plan as a requirement under Section 26 of the Planning Act. To encourage and seek public participation in the review, two community planning workshops are being held as follows: Workshop #1, oriented to the business community will be held Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 7:00 pm at Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East; and Workshop #2 oriented to neighbourhood policy issues, likely to be of interest to residents, will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010, 7:00 pm at Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East. Community Workshop # 1 – The CommercialIndustrial Policy Session is oriented to the business community. This workshop will focus on the following Issue Papers and corresponding questions: • Issue Paper # 2 – Central Area District (CAD) Policies: what area should be included in the realignment of the CAD and what is an appropriate scope of land uses for the CAD area? • Issue Paper # 3 – Employment Areas: what is the role of business parks and what employment uses should be encouraged?

Bring your demonstrated skills and experience to the Town of Perth, a community of approximately 6,000 in Lanark County renowned for its heritage architecture and quality of life. The Town’s Treasury and Provincial Offences Court Departments are seeking an energetic, conscientious individual to fill a 1-year vacancy created by a maternity leave. The position: • Performs basic accounting functions supporting the day-to-day operations of the Treasury department. • Provides forms/information to the general public, receives and processes fees and payments, issues receipts, updates accounts, and reconciles daily receipts in computerized format. • Provides administrative support for the Treasury department, including correspondence, filing, responding to mail/email, telephone, etc. • Attends to the counter and the telephone as required to respond to inquiries from the public. • Provides information to the public, lawyers, law enforcement agencies regarding fines, court dates, status of charges before the courts, and court times. The Administrative Assistant – Finance/POA will also explain court procedures, required payments, guilty pleas, re-opening time limits, forms to be completed, etc. • Receives and processes legal documents according to established rules, regulations and guidelines. • Inputs information as required into the Integrated Court Offices Network (ICON). • Provides Court Monitor services, prepares and maintains the courtroom for proceedings, prepares and keeps an accurate log of all proceedings, persons, exhibits and dockets during the court session. Preference will be given to candidates who possess a diploma in business/accounting and/or law and security administration. Applicants must have at least one (1) year of experience in court administration and/ or financial accounting. Basic accounting and money handling principles must be demonstrated. There are no benefits associated with this 1-year contract position. Hours of work are generally 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The 2010 hourly wage rate for this position is $19.23 to $22.91 per hour. Individuals interested in this position should submit their resume and covering letter, no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 1st, 2010, outlining how their skills and experience match the position requirements, to:

Janice McFadden Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON, K7H 1H9 Phone: 267-3311 x 2224 jmcfadden@perth.ca • www.perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection.

Employment Opportunity BUILDING INSPECTOR/ PLANS EXAMINER 1-YEAR CONTRACT (MATERNITY LEAVE)

Bring your demonstrated skills and experience in the field of building inspection/plans examination to the Town of Perth, a community of approximately 6,000 in Lanark County renowned for its heritage architecture and quality of life. The Town’s Building Department is seeking an energetic, conscientious individual to fill a 1-year vacancy created by a maternity leave to assist with the administration of the Ontario Building Code and municipal by-laws. Reporting to the Director of Protective Services/Chief Building Official, the Building Inspector/Plans Examiner position will be responsible for the following: • Processing and reviewing building permit applications under the Building Code Act, • Processing and reviewing sign permit applications under the municipal sign by-law; • Responding to planning and building related inquiries; • Working with other municipal staff, public agencies, citizens, and builders to facilitate the review of permit applications; • Preparation of general correspondence, maintaining various departmental databases and tracking systems and preparation of monthly reports to various agencies; • Acting as Secretary to the Traffic and Parking Committee. Preference will be given to candidates who are Building Code qualified, have a diploma in Architectural Technology or related field, and have some previous experience in construction and/or a municipal building or planning environment. An ability to work in an efficient and courteous manner with the public as well as advanced computer skills are essential (competency in MS Word and Excel). Applicants should also possess good report writing, communication and organizational skills, and have some familiarity with the use of GIS, the Planning Act and municipal zoning by-laws. There are no benefits associated with this 1-year contract position. Hours of work are generally 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with limited evening work expected. The 2010 hourly wage rate for this position is $21.87 to $25.52. Individuals interested in this position should submit their resume and covering letter, no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 1st, 2010, outlining how their skills and experience match the position requirements, to: Janice McFadden Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON, K7H 1H9 Phone: 267-3311 x 2224 jmcfadden@perth.ca • www.perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection.

Employment Opportunity

PLANNING ASSISTANT/ JUNIOR PLANNER PERMANENT PART-TIME POSITION The Town’s Planning Department is seeking an energetic, conscientious individual for a permanent part-time Junior Planner/Planning Assistant position involving public communications, application processing, and file management responsibilities. The Town of Perth Ontario, located in the central part of Lanark County, roughly one hour east of Ottawa and an hour north of Kingston, is a picturesque, heritage municipality of 6,000 and has a long track record of planning for the future while respecting and preserving its past. The Planning Assistant/Junior Planner position reports to the Director of Planning and involves responding to inquiries from the public regarding a variety of municipal programs and services and particularly regarding planning matters. The position requires an individual capable of working with other municipal staff, public agencies, citizens and developers in the review and administration of applications processed under the Planning Act and related matters. The position includes supervised responsibility for implementation and the interpretation of the Town’s Official Plan and By-laws relevant to planning and development proposals. The preparation of general correspondence and technical reports; the collection, preparation and maintenance of various departmental documents, data bases and the file management system are also required. The position is responsible for the processing of Minor Variance applications in consultation with the Planning Director as well as acting as Recording Secretary for the Planning Advisory

Committee and the Committee of Adjustment. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in planning or public administration or will have a diploma in Planning Technology, preferably with some previous work in the planning field. Candidates with a degree or diploma in a comparable field of education and having some previous experience in planning or public administration will be considered. The applicant should be familiar with MS Office, possess good report writing, communication and organizational skills, have some familiarity with the use of GIS mapping systems, and an ability to work in an efficient and courteous manner with the public. Familiarity with the Planning Act and qualification for, or provisional membership in, the Ontario Professional Planners Institute and the Canadian Institute of Planners is preferred. This position will average 24 hours per week, on a flexible basis, and includes a limited amount of evening work. The 2010 hourly wage rate for this position is $21.87 to $25.52 per hour, and includes a benefits package. Placement on the wage grid will be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. Individuals interested in this position should submit their resume and covering letter, no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 15th, 2010, outlining how their skills and experience match the position requirements, to: Janice McFadden Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Phone: 267-3311 x 2224 jmcfadden@perth.ca www.perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection.

Employment Opportunity COMMUNITY SERVICES LEAD HAND 4 MONTH CONTRACT (PATERNITY LEAVE) Nov. 1, 2010 – Feb. 28, 2011

Bring your demonstrated skills and experience in the field of Parks & Facility Maintenance to the Town of Perth, a community of approximately 6,000 in Lanark County renowned for its heritage architecture and quality of life. The Town’s Community Services Department is seeking an energetic, conscientious individual to fill a 4-month vacancy created by a paternity leave to assist with the daily maintenance and operations of Town Parks & Facilities. Reporting to the Sr. Superintendent of Parks & Facilities, the Lead Hand position will be responsible for the following: • Maintenance of the Community Centre building, equipment and adjoining property. • Operate Olympia ice resurfacer and maintain arena ice surface and repair as necessary. • Supervision of Part-Time staff. • Prepare and maintain all maintenance records and facility logs as mandated. • Liaise with public and accept payments for ice time. • Maintain a safe working environment. • Assist other Lead Hands in performing their duties. Qualifications • Preference will be given to candidates who have Ice Certification in good standing with the Ontario Recreation Facilities Association • Grade 12 education or equivalent education and training • First Aid, CPR & WHMIS preferred • The ability to work in an efficient and courteous manner with the public is essential • Applicants should also possess good report writing, communication and organizational skills. Computer knowledge is an asset. There are no benefits associated with this 4-month contract position. Hours of work are generally 40 hours per week, evenings and weekends as scheduled. The 2010 wage rate for this position is $19.23 to $22.91 per hour, commensurate with experience. Individuals interested in this position should submit their résumé and cover letter, no later than 4:30 p.m., Friday, October 8, 2010, outlining how their skills and experience match the position requirements, to: Janice McFadden Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East Perth, ON, K7H 1H9 Phone: 267-3311 x 2224 jmcfadden@perth.ca • www.perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection.

NOTICE OF ELECTION

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Stephen DAY

Guy R. LANCTOT

William F. (Bill) MACPHERSON

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Electors will be voting electronically, by internet or telephone, in the 2010 municipal election. There will be no paper ballot.

Voting will take place for eight days:

Beginning: Monday October 18th, 2010 at 8:30 a.m. • Ending: Monday October 25th, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

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ground-nesting birds, like quail and pheasants, that frequent hedgerows and wood lot edges. There is no doubt that given the right combination of fields, tangled fence rows, and shrubbordered crop lands, Bobwhite quail can survive in areas of southern Ontario where the snow depth is not excessive. Bobwhites, as they are called, have many desirable traits besides being targets for upland hunters. Studies have shown that they are even better mosquito eaters than purple martins, and also consume upwards of 1,000 grasshoppers and countless weed seeds each Charity day.

Possibly the Bobwhite quail will never again survive in On-tario, except in those few counties bordering the north shores of Lake Erie. Yet with all indicators pointing to warmer winters, who knows? Remember, less than 15 years ago, if someone told you that wild turkeys would be walking around many counties in Eastern Ontario, most people would figure they were talking about some irresponsible teenagers on some kind of a protest march.

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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 now: 1 bedroom, heated, secondfloor apartment, $600/ month. Small 1 bedroom ground-floor apartment, $450/ month plus heat and hydro. 2 bedroom third-floor apartment, $650/month plus heat and hydro. Centrally located. 613-2676315. CARLETON PLACE: 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 2 storey condo with appliances, balcony and small courtyard. No pets. First and last required. References. $900 plus utilities. Available Nov. 1. 613-258-6478. CARSSRIDGE APARTMENTS, LARGE 2 bedroom, ground floor, $ 1, 010 / m o n t h , available immediately in quiet, adultonly security building with laundry. Heat, hydro and cable included. 613283-9650. Charming 2 bedroom apartment on third floor in restored Victorian home. Parking and laundry facilities included. Suitable for mature, non-smoking professional. $795/month. 613257-3387. Clayton Seniors Housing Corporation Bright, clean one and two bedroom seniors’ apartments available in seniors’ building. Lovely scenic country setting. Fridge, stove, heat and parking available. Subsidy available to qualifying tenant. To view, please call 613256-6769.

New Rogers Road affordable housing apartment building. 1 and 2 bedroom apartments for qualifying household income level. Available Nov. 1, 2010. This is a nonsmoking building. For more information, please call McLean Assoc. Property Managers at 613-264-0002.

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Completely renovated large 2 bedroom apartments (2) in quiet, upscale neighbourhood. Porches, 4 appliances, new kitchens, ample parking. $795 and $850 plus utilities. 613-267-4260.

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Located at 40-A North St., Perth 650 sq.ft. ground ﬂoor with 1,500 sq.ft. on the second ﬂoor Call 613-267-4844 - Harry Hale

Catherine Kate Stella Robinson was born July 15, 1887 and died Nov. 1, 1931. I believed she may have lived at 45 Beckwith St. Perth around 1919. Abraham Robinson born May 15, 1887 and died Oct. 22, 1927. He married Gertrude Grace Barr. At one time he was a gardener working at a home on Drummond St. in Perth. Daisy Robinson born March 11, 1896 and died Dec. 07, 1961 in Perth. She was married to Lawrence Flemming on May 19, 1920. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with knowledge of any of the above people. I believe they may have been adopted. Gord Labron 10 Silver St. Paris, Ont. gord.labron@sympatico.ca

CAREERS

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Baby and kids blowout sale! Baby and kids’ quality clothing for sale. Brand-name clothing, toys too! Great prices! Girls’ sizes from newborn to size 10/12. Boys’ sizes from newborn to size 5. Saturday, Sept. 25, 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 480 Ferrier Rd., RR3, Perth, Tay Valley Township. HELP WANTED

$$$ SECURITY GUARDS $$$ No experience needed. Full training offered. 613-228-2813. www.ironhorsegroup. com HELP WANTED Web-based company requires individual to address customer telephone and web requests for assistance and support. Ideal for someone with flexible schedule - generally 2-4 hours per day. Must have computer experience. Reply by email to csr@wiw2u. com. LOOKING FOR good, reliable help wanted, deck and fence builders, serious inquiries only. Fax résumé to 613-836- 3571 or call 613-8315066. MACHINE SHOP in Westport area requires experienced general machinist for full-time position. Email résumé to: john@deadcenter.ca OFFICE HELP REQUIRED. Full-time and part-time positions available. Fax résumé to 613-257-3630 or email: brenda clarke75@gmail.com.

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CERTIFIED MASON 10 years’ experience, chimney repair and restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290. FALL SALE! Ed’s Driveway Sealing Free Estimates Reasonable Rates Commercial & Residential 10% Discount on New Residential with this ad. Owner operated 613-267-3205. HOUSE AND COTTAGE! Quality renovations. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, etc. Detailing specialist. 25 years’ + experience. Quotes and consultation. “Your satisfaction is my business”. Call 613267-2266. SEND A LOAD to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage-sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. 613-2564613.

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Labron (ne Ida Lena Robinson) born May 10, 1884 and died June 23, 1954. She lived in Perth and Almonte in her married years. I am looking for her parents information and where she lived before getting married. She had one brother and two sisters.

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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.

1 bachelor apartment in the country, 10 minutes from Perth. $590/ month. Includes parking and utilities. Available Oct. 1. Please call 613-2648338, days; or 613- PERTH: 2 bedroom 264-8824, evenings apartment in clean, and weekends. quiet, security building. Newly renovated. 2 BEDROOM apart- Fridge, stove, parking, facilities. ment, Smiths Falls. laundry plus Clean, quiet apartment $715/month building. 613-285- utilities. No dogs. 613349-9377. 5549, ask for Don.

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CEDAR TREES FOR hedging, fall planting: 3-4 feet, $4.75 each; 4-5 feet, $5.75 each; 5-6 feet, $6.75 each. Installation available. Cedar lumber decking and fencing, we deliver. www.warrencedarpro ducts.com, 613-6285232.

COLEMAN CANOE, 2 bedroom apartment. 17’. $150 or best of- Spacious, ground floor, fer. 613-326-0040. restored Victorian home. Covered porch and garden. Parking and laundry facilities inHUNTING cluded. Suitable for mature non-smokers. HUNTER SAFETY CA- Nov. 1. 613-257-3387. NADIAN FIREARMS COURSE at Carp, Oct. 15, 16, 17; 33 FOSTER STREET, 1 Arnprior, Oct. 23, bedroom apartment, 24 and 25. Wen- second floor. Very da Cochran, 613-256- clean and well main2409. tained. Quiet-living building. Private balcoHUNTER SAFETY Ca- ny and entrance. New nadian Firearms appliances. Parking and Course. Courses and heat included. No no pets. exams held throughout smoking, the year. Free course if $695. Nigel, 613-831you organize a group, 2213. exams available. Wenda Cochran, 613-256- ABERDEEN APART2409. MENTS. One bedroom, $845 per month, available HOUSES Nov. 1. Balcony, FOR SALE elevator, in quiet, adult-only security THE HALCYON, 1195 building, with launRichmond Rd., Otta- dry. Heat, hydro wa, golden age-orient- and cable included. ed building. 2 bedroom 613-283-9650. condo, 1.5 baths. Condo fee includes all utilities Apartment for rent. except telephone and Centrally located near cable. $269,900. 613- PDCI. $900/month, 820-5975. includes heat and water; tenant pays hydro. Call Joanne, INDUSTRIAL 613-812-0505.

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Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010 following an 18 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 42 years. Heather will be greatly missed by her mother Barbara (Forbes) Gunn (Gerry Lee) and her father Robert (Marilyn) Gunn. Cherished mother of Joseph; sister of Jamie (Christine), Ricky (Kim), Terry (Marilee) and Ronnie Gunn. She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews, the Lee family and many good friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Pinehurst Cemetery, Playfairville. In remembrance, contributions to the Multiple Sclerosis Society would be appreciated.

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Peacefully in Kingston, Evelyn went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 at the age of 86 years. Evelyn was the loved mother of Charles (Kelli) Parker of Waterdown and Julie (David) Hagerman of Kingston. She will be greatly remembered and cherished as “Abbie” by her grandchildren Brett and Nicole, Morgan and Kristopher; fondly remember by sister Patricia Wills of Oakville, many nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Clarence, John and Stanley Wills, sisters Sarah Gamble and Marion Wills and parents Albert and Sarah Wills. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. The funeral service was held in the chapel at Monday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. Interment, Rideau Ferry Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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Elva passed away peacefully,at home, in the loving presence of her husband, John, on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at the age of 80. Elva Hazel Jackson was born in Montreal Quebec on April 16th, 1930, the dearly loved daughter of the late George and Meta Dufresne (nee Brooks). She will be sadly missed by her loving nieces and nephews, and dear cousins; Gwyn (late Ernie) Badger, and May (Bob) Jackson, of Picton, Meta (Geoff) Whitehead of Montreal, Donald (Margaret) Badger, and Charles (late Patricia) Brooks, both of Knowlton, Que., Arthur Badger, of Bermuda, Morris (Marlies) Dewitt, and Christina Norton, both of Ottawa, James (late Helen) Bateman of Shediac, N.B., Marjorie (late Anthony) Davies, and Linda Stephenson, both of Whitby, and Diane Davies, of Brampton. Elva’s loving and kind disposition, her thoughtfulness, and her sweet personality, will be missed by all who knew and loved her. To know Elva, was to LOVE her. We will celebrate Elva’s life with a visitation to be held at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth, on Saturday, Sept. 25, from the hours of 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., immediately followed by a Memorial Service to take place in the O’Dacre Family Chapel, at 11:30 a.m. All are welcome to join John and family, for a time of fellowship and refreshment, in the Victorian Tea Room, immediately after the service. Cremation has taken place. The family would appreciate memorial contributions to F.L.A.G.S. (the Fire Ladies’ Auxilary Group). Elva donated a great amount of her time, skill, and energy to assisting the Fire Ladies’ Auxilary Group, known to many as F.L.A.G.S. Mrs. Jackson’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth, 613-267-3082. “‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all” Alfred Lord Tennyson, Poet Laureate

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Please join us in celebrating the wondrous life of Peter White. The celebration will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Carleton Place Canoe Club on Riverside Road in Carleton Place. This is located on the water in the park behind the Carleton Place High School. We ask that you wear bright vibrant colours, or any colours you have as this is to be a happy celebration. Jeans are welcome. Bring along your happy/funny stories and copies of any pictures you have of Peter. We will be having you write these down and put them in a bag with said pictures (stories and pictures do not have to match). After the celebration we will be putting an album together showing all these wonderful memories.

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Community calendar of events Friday, Sept. 24

• The Lanark County Quilters Guild meeting will take place at 7 p.m. at the Perth Lions Hall. The meeting will feature the renowned Sharon Pederson from British Columbia with her trunk show of reversible quilts. Guests pay $10 at the door. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host line dancing at Ferguson’s Falls Hall at 11 a.m. For information, call 613-259-5447.

• The Lanark and District Civitan Club will host the Old Tyme Talent Night. The cost is $10 per person. Entertainers are free. There will be a hot meal at 6 p.m. and dancing from 7 to 11 p.m. • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club will be holding a meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the clubhouse (1106 Gemmills Rd.).

Saturday, Sept. 25 • Community dinner at the First Baptist Church (17 D’Arcy St.) from 4:30 to 6 p.m., featuring roast beef with vegetables, salads and dessert. • There will be a fundraising book sale taking place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 32 Sunset Blvd. The proceeds will go towards the Dignity House Hospice.

Sunday, Sept. 26 • The Lions Club Jamboree will take place at the Lions Club Hall, (at Halton and Arthur streets) starting at 2 p.m. Volunteer musicians will provide an afternoon of music and dancing and a home-cooked buffet meal for $12 per person. For information, call Nelda Wark at 613-259-5549. • The Perth Citizens’ Band will be presenting a concert entitled

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Thursday, Sept. 30 • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host line dancing at Middleville Community Centre at 11 a.m. For info, call 613-259-5447. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host shuffleboard at Watson’s Corners Hall at 11 a.m. There will be a potluck social at noon. For info, call 613-259-5447. • Film Night International presents The Secret in Their Eyes (Argentina/Spain – Rated 14A) at 7 p.m. at Premier Cinema in Smiths Falls. For more information, call 613-267-1224 or go to: www.film nightinternational.blogspot.com.

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Spending a summer in the snow

BY LAURA MUELLER laura.mueller@perthcourier.com The Spartans started off the season on a high note, with the senior team’s first-ever win. Even sweeter, the victory came on the home turf of St. John Catholic High School’s crosstown rivals, the Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) Blue Devils. The Spartans came out on top with a 9-1 result after the hardfought game. “I was pretty pleased that they enjoyed it but didn’t get too wrapped up in it,” said Ryan Murphy, the senior Spartans’ head coach. “This team realizes there is a lot of football left this season.” The win comes in the first year that players have had a chance to work their way up through the SJCHS football program. The program began four years ago, which has given students who are now at the senior level a

chance to train and grow on the junior team first. “The growing process should be over now,” Murphy said. “We’ve reached the point where we’re able to compete.” PDCI assistant coach Eli Funston said that the loss was mainly due to a young offense. “We had three turnovers in the first half and were not able to recover,” Funston said. “They should improve as the season moves forward.” The Spartans’ next game is their home opener, where both the senior and junior teams from SJCHS will face off against Smith Falls and District Collegiate Institute. The senior game starts at 1 p.m., with the junior game to follow at 3 p.m. The Blue Devils senior team’s next game is against Fellowes High School in Pembroke and the junior team’s next game is against Carleton Place High School in Carleton Place.

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Favourite memories Hodgins said her favourite moments in the trip were making her way up the various mountains and enjoying the scenery. She said the most gorgeous section of the whole trip was the main waterway the group canoed, Wind River. Hodgins said that the group would only travel 20 kilometres a day when canoeing down the Wind River so they had more time to explore. “Crystal-clear turquoise water with mountains on both sides,” she said. “I really enjoyed climbing up the mountains...we climbed up to this mountain lake one day, you think few people have been standing where you’re standing.” Hodgins said the trip was a nice combination of the challenge of canoeing the icy, cold rivers and social events. “We have a lot of social days,” she said. “Day 25 we had a Christmas day, we drew names out of the hat and we had to make something for that person. People carved stuff, wrote poems and made quilts…on day 31 we had Halloween, I dressed up as a

eryone else. It was enjoyable.” At the end of the journey, Hodgins and her group made her way back to Camp Wanapitei for a traditional welcome home from the other campers. “We ring the diner bell as your coming under the bridge, all the campers stand on the bridge and cheer you on,” she said. “A lot of parents come down to see the kids. I think it’s really neat.” One of the parents waiting to see their child return home was Bronwyn’s father, Geoff Hodgins. “It was pretty emotional,” he said. When Bronwyn returned home to Perth, she only had a few days to say hello to friends and family, before packing up her things and moving to Montreal, to pursue a degree in civil engineering from McGill University. Even with her new busy schedule, she is already planning out her next summer’s canoe-related plans. Although Bronwyn will be too old to continue attending Camp Wanapitei, she doesn’t intend to give up on canoeing, or the camp. “I’m going to apply to be a counsellor next year at the camp,” she said. “It would be really nice if I could do that, but even if I can’t do that I will still keep canoeing.”

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they get lighter…the more you eat the lighter it is.” Surprisingly, Hodgins said that her diet didn’t really change over the trip. She was able to bake a variety of goodies including muffins for breakfast, and pizzas for dinner. “Instead of pizza toppings we would put cinnamon and sugar (on the dough) and have beaver tails for breakfast,” she said. Hodgins said the most challenging part of the trip was during the first three weeks, when the canoes are at their heaviest and the group is traveling upstream. “It’s not the fastest current, but it’s a current, and it’s freezing cold water,” she said. “You really only cover five kilometres a day, it’s really slow moving. A lot of people don’t understand when you go upstream you’re not in the canoes, you’re walking beside them.”

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Thursday fibre arts If you enjoy spinning, weaving, knitting and other fibre arts, become a MERA member and take part in fibre arts Thursdays. You can learn to weave on one of our free community warps in the MERA weaving studio, join the Thursday morning spinning and knitting group or come out to our interesting series of afternoon fibre arts workshops run by MERA members.

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naturalists will guide groups to the mountain top and will provide commentary on the plants and animals within this nature sanctuary. The hike to the top takes about 45 minutes and it’s fairly easy walking, with one short, steep climb near the top. We are recommending that hikers be prepared for all types of weather by dressing in layers. Wear appropriate footwear with a good grip. Once you reach the top, you’ll likely want to stay for a while and enjoy the view. You’re likely to hear the sweet strains of the violin as you savour your lunch, or the haunting sound of the flute wafting over the hillside. A mystery guest will be making an appearance to entertain viewers. When you descend from the mountain top, dessert and refreshment beverages will be awaiting you at the bottom. The entrance is $10 per person and children 12 and under are free. If you take out a membership in the MMLTC ($20 for individuals, $30 for families), the entrance fee will be waived. cliffLAND is located at 502 Hills of Peace Rd. in Lanark Highlands. A map is provided on the MMLTC website at www.mmltc. ca. For more information, call Howard or Jean Clifford at 613259-3412.

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706 North Shore, Christie Lake Rd. - $179,000. – 2 br home on nice bush lot. Open concept kitchen and dining

area. High ceilings in family room with cosy woodstove. Large master br with room for sitting area. Second br has balcony. Good sized rooms well laid out on quite road. Walking distance to Christie Lake. All the beneﬁts of country living close to Perth. MLS# 758746. Bridget www.perthproperties.ca.

cottage under one roof! Gorgeous lake w/fabulour swimming, boating and ﬁshing. Spacious home offers walkout basement less than 30 ft. from water’s edge.Excellent docking facilities that remain in place Sunday, Sept. 26 for winter. Only 1 - 2:30 p.m. 12 min to Perth/ 105 Pike Lake Road 11, Westport. Tay Valley – $369,900. In MLS# 766259. a lovely private bay on Pike Lake, you’ll ﬁnd the best of Randy Cavanagh both worlds with home and www.perthrealestateguy.ca

town Perth and just across the rd from Conlon Farm Recreational Area. Well maintained 3+1 br bungalow w/ﬁnished basement w/bedroom, rec rm w/kitchenette and laundry. Large back yard and carport. 91 Cockburn St., $219,000 5 appliances included. - Walking distance to down- MLS# 762844. Al Hearty

BY KATIE BRYDGES For nearly four decades, the Lanark Figure Skating Club (LFSC) has depended on the support from the community to keep the club in operation and this year is no exception. On Oct. 8, at LFSC will host a fundraising comedy night at the Lanark Timber Run Golf Course. Comics Ryan Denee, Dave Hudson and Topher Harrison will be making the trek from Toronto to entertain adults, ages 19 years and older, at 8 p.m. Thirty eight years ago, LFSC was founded by Isabel Neilson and Kathy Neilson. Since its inception, the club has posted excellent results at competitions, putting LFSC on the map in the world of figure skating. The LFSC host an annual ice show in March. As with any non-profit organization, LFSC relies on the kindness of the community to keep the club running. Please come out to help support the club and enjoy an evening of entertainment. Tickets are only $20, or $180 for a table of 10, and can be purchased in advance by phoning Tammy Deacon at 613-2599996 (evenings) and Tara Cummings at 613-259-2219 (days).

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$184,900 - Wonderful location, excellent family/retirement home, north end sidesplit home, large lot, private backyard with mature trees, large deck, close to shopping, ﬁnished rec room with gas ﬁreplace, this home is in excellent condition, don’t miss out on this great location and lovely home. Call today! MLS® 770560

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$179,900 - Great bungalow, 3 bedrooms, close to downtown, golf, shopping, swimming, banks, this lovely home offers solid construciton. Good size lot, hardwood ﬂoors and many upgrades, good roof, some newer windows, foundation has been waterproofed and insulated, call to view this lovely home today! MLS® 771327

2760 RIDEAU FERRY RD. $269,900 - Here it is! Residential with commercial zoning - perfect setup for small business just one mile from town. Huge heated garage lends itself to many possibiliites or great for car hobbyist. The home is in excellent condtion and very well maintained. Great family home close to town but in the country. Call today - this is just what you are looking for. New shingles on garage, new tile ﬂoor, new windows, doors. MLS® 769578

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BEARY NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING Katie Burns, 8, wore a wedding dress to show off her tuxedo-clad teddy bear during the “best dressed teddy bear and companion” category of the teddy bear show at the 159th Middleville Fair on Saturday. Laura Mueller photo

recreation park. This 2+ br home has been well maintained with eat-in kitchen and spacious, combined living room/ computer area. Room off kitchen could be used as dining rm or third br. Enjoy the sunset while sitting on your front porch! MLS# 766140. Randy Cavanagh www.perthrealestateguy.ca

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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago

Council signs lease for core land

An unscientific survey carried out by The Perth Courier on Tuesday indicates mixed public reaction to the proposed development of a grocery store in the downtown core. A lease agreement pact between Perth town council and National Grocers was signed last Tuesday evening at a regular council meeting. Opinions of the people polled

money to make the basin look nice ... the location could be put to a better use, something that would continue to beautify Perth.... Why can’t they put the grocery store someplace else?” Another Perth resident, Hazel Kirkham, was adamant about retaining the land for senior citizen housing. “There are other things we need more than a grocery store. We need a senior citizens’ development, where it’s easy for them to get downtown,” she said.

Balderson man faces extortion charge A 19-year-old Balderson youth appeared in provincial court on Tuesday charged with extortion. Although details of the occurrence are sketchy, Perth OPP have indicated that the alleged incident involved an elderly man. Police have also indicated that charges were laid after two days of intensive undercover work. The accused will reappear in court on Sept. 24. In other court news, an 18-yearold Perth-area resident who went on a one-man crime spree between April and August of this year was sentenced to four months in jail by provincial court Judge Dave Dempsey. The RR 7 Perth resident was involved in a number of offences that included break and enter, using false pretences to obtain money, possession of stolen merchandise over $200 and a number of driving offences.

All parties agree on hospital rezoning

Julia Kathleen. Stinson - At the GWM Hospital, on Sept. 9, 1985, to Sidney and AnAll parties have reached agree- gelie Stinson, a daughter, Jenniment on the rezoning of a house fer Dawn. at 45 Drummond St. W., owned by DIED the GWM Hospital. The house has been zoned for Closs - At Cornwall, Ont., on related health-care services for a Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1985, Cyril Bingfive-year period, after which time ley Closs, dearly beloved husband it will either revert back to resi- of Eileen Thelma Curtis of Niagdential or the rezoning will con- ara Falls. tinue with a further amendment Munro - In hospital, Ottawa, on Monday, Sept. 9, 1985, Clifford O. to the municipal official plan. Munro, beloved husband of FlorBORN ence Ramsbottom. Guindon - On Aug. 30, 1985, to The preceding was excerpted Tom and Debbie Guindon, a son, from the front page of the Sept. 18, Craig Jamieson. 1985 issue of The Perth Courier. Hogan - At the GWM Hospital, on Sept. 6, 1985, to Don and Shirley (nee Leeflang) Hogan, a son, Ryan Joseph. McKinnon - At Kingston General Hospital, on Sept. 11, 1985, to Jim and Kathy McKinnon, a daughter,

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New homes to have hydro meters located outside All new homes using electrical power will have the meters placed on the outside of the premises. This decision was made last Monday night at a meeting of the Perth Public Utilities Commission. The decision was made in order to eliminate repeated calls by the meter reader due to the premises being closed during the daytime. It was explained that when the meter reader called at a house where the occupants were out, a card was left to be filled in giving the meter reading.

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MARRIED Caswell-Eamer - At St. John’s Anglican Church, Smiths Falls, on Saturday, Sept. 3, 1960, by Canon G.H. Sadler,

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BORN Donaldson - At the GWM Hospital, on Sept. 17, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Donaldson of Lanark, a daughter. Gray - At the GWM Hospital, on Sept. 17, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Maxwell Gray of Ardoch, a daughter. Sproule - At the GWM Hospital, on Sept. 18, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sproule of Clyde Forks, a daughter. Wheeler - At the GWM Hospital, on Sept. 18, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wheeler of Snow Road, a son.

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DIED Allan - At the GWM Hospital, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 1960, Alfred Beaconsfield Allan, beloved husband of Sadie Mabel Warrington. Dodds - Suddenly, on Sunday, Sept. 18, 1960, Lyle E. Dodds, beloved son of Mrs. Garnett Dodds, in his 17th year.

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Lorna Claire Leeson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Eamer of Smiths Falls, to John Ronald, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Caswell of Perth. The preceding was originally published in The Perth Courier of Sept. 18, 1985 as the “25 years ago” news.

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Jackson - At the GWM Hospital, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1960, Margaret Elizabeth Forbes, beloved wife of Stanley A. Jackson, in her 54th year. Pettigrew - At his residence, Perth, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 1960, Gerald W. (Rip) Pettigrew, beloved husband of Mary Boles. Rogers - At the GWM Hospital, on Monday, Sept. 19, 1960, Ernest G. Rogers, in his 57th year, husband of Gertrude Davis.

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varied from total support of the grocery store development to outright disapproval of the project. “I think there should be a grocery store there. I live on Craig Street and if I want to do my shopping I have to walk all the way to IGA. I think a little competition would be a good thing,” said Hilda Fellows. Mike Roy, of Perth, strongly disagreed with the leasing of the property to National Grocers. “No way, definitely not ... we already have two major grocery stores and there are stores all over the (main) street. I disagree with council,” he commented. One man, who wished to remain anonymous, said he couldn’t quite decide whether the proposed store was good or not. “On one hand, you have competition for the bigger stores, but on the other hand, a big store would knock the little guy right off the face of the earth,” he commented. A number of people interviewed said the land could be used for other types of development. A resident of Port Elmsley, who works and shops in Perth, Ted Hillsburg, said the town would benefit more from something “with the character of the town. Something more cultural, nothing as commercial as a grocery store.” A new resident of Perth, Isabel Harris, who has been living in town since January, said she had mixed feelings about a store being built on the land. “They spent so much time and

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he Town of Perth has officially signed a 40-year lease agreement with National Grocers to construct a grocery store on the municipally owned downtown-core site. “This is an important day in the life of the community,” commented Coun. Phil Aston, prior to reading a bylaw calling for the lease to be signed. Mayor William Warren signed the agreement after the bylaw passed unanimously. “It’s taken a long time to get to this point,” noted Coun. Jim Peden. “It’s still an ongoing process,” he added, saying there will be public input on the site plan, design and construction materials. The provincial government has promised the municipality $475,000 in grants and loans to service the downtown property. The lease package signed at the regular meeting of council last week represents phase one of the overall development of the downtown core.

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Don’t miss out on great entertainment at chicken and rib fest It’s that time of year again to think of renewing your membership to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244 in Perth. The early-bird membership drive begins on Oct. 8 and there will be someone in the lounge each Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. to renew your membership for you. Our annual garage sale takes place on Nov. 6, so start sorting your unwanted items and bring them to the Legion on Friday, Nov. 5. No large furniture or appliances, please. There will be a euchre tour-

nament on Saturday, Oct. 2 beginning at 2 p.m. The cost is $5 per player and it is open to everyone. Also, starting on Oct. 1 and continuing each Friday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the auditorium, there will be senior fitness

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Great 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom bungalow with both residential and commercial zoning – huge heated garage!

RIDEAU WATERFRONT - Very private all-brick bungalow on 1-acre waterfront lot – Did I mention it’s private?!.

Single family brick home or duplex – great location close to hospital, medical centre and arena.

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3+1 bedroom home fully finished on both levels. Natural gas and oversize garage. $339,900 • mls# 766410

Hobby farm potential. Gorgeous home with expansive verandah. Hardwood and ceramic floors. Finished basement with kitchen and bath. Inlaw suite? $369,900 • mls# 762160

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Solid 4 bedroom home, totally updated. Lifetime metal roofing, 4-season sunroom, private patio. $597,653 • mls# 764401

Three plus one bedroom townhouse on oversized lot. Buy this affordable home today! $238,000 • mls# 770105

Fabulous raised ranch, custom kitchen and built-ins. Detached shop, 10 ft. ceilings, insulated and heated. $399,900 • mls# 768200

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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

SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2010 The Meeting Dates are as follows: Mon, Sept 27th Mon, Sept 27th Tues, Sept 28th

6:00pm 7:00pm 6:00pm

Councillor Ross Trimble Councillor Brian Dowdall Reeve Richard Kidd

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Frank Roy cleans up a rowing and sailing dory he built as he prepares for the 10thannual Watershed Discovery Day, hosted by the Friends of the Tay Watershed. The event was held at the EcoTay Education Centre in Tay Valley Township and included informational booths and activities for people of all ages. Laura Mueller photo

THE DOO IN THE DERRY Sunday October 3rd, 2010, 2:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. Prospect Church - 141 Richmond Road

Wanted: species at risk sightings on county roads several kits that include a camera, GPS, data sheets and field guides for species identification. Once data is collected, it will be verified, mapped and submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources for inclusion in their databases. This project will also develop a protocol and an identification guide that can be used by other counties or municipalities for similar projects. Community members who would like to contribute to species at risk road sightings are encouraged to submit photos and reports to similar projects, such as the Toronto Zoo’s Ontario Road Ecology Group (OREG) and Ontario Nature’s Reptile and Amphibian Atlas. Online submission forms for each project are available on their websites. Submitted by the Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County.

2010 FINAL TAXES The final payment of Taxes for 2010 is due on Wednesday September 22nd, 2010 please remit your payment.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED For the Annual Beckwith Halloween Party! Setting up before the big night and working of stations the night of the Party. Please contact the Beckwith Recreation Department if you’re available or require additional information at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca

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The Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County and Lanark County road crews have teamed up for the Species at Risk Road Sightings project. Funded by the Species at Risk Stewardship Fund, this project provides training and equipment for the road crews to document any at-risk species they encounter on county roads. The target species for this project includes the gray ratsnake, Blanding’s turtles, snapping turtles and other at-risk reptiles in the area. Roadways negatively affect wildlife by contributing to loss of habitat, creating barriers to movement and causing mortality due to collisions with vehicles. By documenting the locations and frequency of species at risk, road collision “hotspots” can be determined. Each road crew will be provided with

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Spacious 4 bedroom Penthouse Condominium - enjoy beautiful sunsets from your own private rooftop patio. Flooded with sunshine and spectacular views on 3 sides. $329,000. MLS # 770335 Call Andrew Rivington Cell: 613-812-3280

380 Sunnyside Road #11 Westport Westport waterfront home on Upper Rideau Lake, backing onto the beautiful Rideau Lakes Golf Course. Park your golf cart in the driveway and your boat at the dock and you are all set for a fabulous lifestyle only minutes from the village. This four season home has two bedrooms up and two down. Ample living space with a porch, open concept living/dining room with vaulted ceiling, kitchen, family room, main ﬂoor laundry, with entrance from the carport. Excellent waterfront with sandy bottom and large deck on the water with permanent outdoor ﬁreplace and lots of yard space for a garden. $489,000. CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.

MLS#0831831041114000000 – 2356 Harlem Road $199,900 - Wonderful stone church in peaceful rural setting with all updates and infrastructure meticulously done waiting for you to ﬁnish the trim. This picturesque getaway has new well, new septic, complete new wiring, new plumbing, custom church windows, complete insulation/drywall throughout, insulated/ventilated basement, new 4-piece bathroom/laundry room, kitchen, bedroom and large upper loft allowing complete open-concept living space with a cathedral ceiling. The large pellet stove and upper end oil ﬁlled radiators keep this sanctuary warm. All work is backed with permits and corresponding inspections. Curious? Come take a look... Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.

MLS#083182803359203000 – 11 B3 Bass Lake $389,000 - Four season waterfront on Bass Lake – two bedroom, two bathroom with ensuite off the master on a lovely private lot with wonderful weed-free natural rock shore providing excellent swimming and boating. This home/cottage features a detached double car garage, bunkie for extra guests, newer kitchen with breakfast bar, family room with eating area, open concept living/ dining room with corner ﬁreplace. The oversized screened porch set right on the water offers a panoramic view of the lake and provides a peaceful eating and sitting area. For further information or to set up a tour, please CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.

Stone farm house on 13+ acres. 3 bedrms, 2 baths, large family room with woodstove. Only minutes from town. $439,000. Call Joanne Bennell, 613-812-0505

$289,000 - BENNETT LAKE ESTATES Two lakes for the price of one!! Completely privatem naturalist setting fronting on the channel between Bennett & Fagan lake with easy access to both. 7-year-old, 1340 sq. ft. chaletstyle home with 3 bdrms, 1½ baths, features year-round living and access, further development potential in full basement. New dock will handle a variety of boats. Furnishings & ﬁxtures are included. Immediate occupancy available. Lake Association fees of $180 per year keep road system maintained and plowed. MLS# 771182. Bob Ferguson - (c) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca

$219,500 - Completely renovated 2 storey, 3 br home, great location in Perth, new kitchen, 4-pc bath, roof windows, ﬂooring, detached single garage, covered verandah, nicely restored top to bottom, this home is ready to move into. MLS# 757991.

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COUNTRY PRIVACY AND QUIET ON EDGE OF TOWN - Enjoy lower taxes! Totally updated - newer kitchen, baths, flooring, windows and doors - immaculate - just move in and enjoy. $224,000. MLS # 757582 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

Built around 1890 this Tay Riverfront home is tastefully renovated and is situated in the core of heritage Perth while retaining the character and charm of the period. This home has had updates to plumbing, wiring, roof, windows with a new hot water broiler just installed in the last month or so. Back yard is relatively level to the water and is accented with stone retaining walls and stone bread oven. Workshop and storage with power and telephone at river’s edge. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

$154,900 - IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!! Cute and cozy bungalow. Great location, close to downtown amenities, arena and curling club. Two good-sized bedrooms with closets, hardwood ﬂooring in bedrooms, dining room and living room. Steel roof, newer windows, sliding door to back deck and yard off one bedroom. Full basement, detached double storage building at back of property. F/A gas heat, central air and central vac. Low energy bills!! MLS# 765533. Bob Ferguson - (c) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca

GORGEOUS CUSTOM BUNGALOW 15 MINUTES TO PERTH totally finished walkout lower level – 4 acres - Private setting. Top quality. Stunning “master suite”. Awesome views and superb design and finishings. MLS 751448 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

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Lovely three bedroom home on a quiet nothru road, close to Perth and an easy commute to Ottawa. Open-concept living area with updated maple kitchen, large island, built-in applainces and new garden doors to rear deck and lower level patio. Bathroom renovated in 2009 and has cheater door to master bedroom. Full walkout basement with 9-foot ceilings in partially ﬁnished including family room with woodstove, bedroom, ofﬁce, storage and utility area. Recent upgrades include forced air oil furnace and central air 2 years ago, double detached garage 5 years ago, raised garden beds, front patio, 27-foot above-ground pool, play structure and 2 storage sheds. $219,900. Call or e-mail

CROSBY LAKE - $269,900 Charming, meticulously maintained open-concept cedar -sided 2 bedroom cottage. Plus sweet sleeping cabin for overﬂow guests! Enjoy great swimming, boating, ﬁshing on clean springfed lake close to Perth and Westport!

ONE OF A KIND!

Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

BUILDING LOT IN PERTH! 1 Hughes Cres.

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DUPLEX IN PERTH $186,500 – 2, 3 bedroom units with great backyard, good income, separate driveways on Brock St. MLS# 797430 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

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WATERFRONT

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

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MLS#083183604105400 – 1903 Hwy 15 - $279,000 - Solid century stone home with 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room with wonderful stone fireplace, main floor laundry, kitchen, parlor and more. Well loved and cared for but in need of update, this farm with 137 acres and two good sized barns is waiting for an owner to make use of the wonderful space. With excellent highway exposure, this is an ideal property for a hobby farm, market garden, flea market, horse riding , bed and breakfast or a perfect escape from the city. For more information or a tour CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.

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RIVERFRONT ESTATE/RETREAT - 100 ACRES – 9 bedrooms, 7+ baths – 5 MINUTES TO PERTH. Severance potential, perfect for large or extended families or groups! Indoor Pool! AMAZING! www.1011ChristieLake.com

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LIVE ON THE RIDEAU! Excellent year round access. Private “park-like” setting level natural shoreline providing great boat access into Rideau system – wooded, landscaped grounds, paved driveway. Energy efﬁcient and low maintenance 3 bedroom bungalow. Heat, hot water and hydro averaged $175 per month for past year to date – very reasonable taxes for this waterfront home. Sit back on the lake side deck and enjoy nature in your back yard. $262,000 MLS # 769142. Call Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 andrewrivington@coldwellbanker.ca

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in the desirable Maple Glen Estates. Lake lovers note that this property INCLUDES DEEDED ACCESS TO OTTY LAKE featuring your own private boat slip and shared beach. Features include gleaming hardwood ﬂoors, sweeping staircase, master bedroom with ensuite and `his & hers` closets, double attached garage, verandah, private and treed lot, energy efﬁcient heat pump, and 30 year shingles (2009). $386,900

Christian Allan 613-207-0834

Andrew Rivington, 613-812-3280, andrewrivington@coldwellbanker.ca

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BLACK LAKE - $195,900 – This is an AMAZING price for a 2 bedroom, open concept, cottage with 115 feet on beautiful Black Lake, almost 250 feet deep. Large master bedroom, screened-in porch. Great access on the Black Lake North Shore Road. MLS#760447. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361

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Otty Lake – Totally private setting - 200 + feet on the lake – deep water at end of dock – great swimming! Open concept, very well maintained 2 bedroom cottage with 3 pc. bath, screened in porch and beautiful stone ﬁreplace. New windows, vinyl siding, steel roof. $289,000. MLS # 762725

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MLS#094000303014300 – 185 Maple Hollow, Dalhousie Lake $239,000 - If you are dreaming about a waterfront home but the price tag is out of your reach – reconsider. You won’t be disappointed with this lovely four season home set right on the water with a spectacular view of the lake from the waterfront terrace doors and balcony from the large master bedroom. This home features 3 bedrooms, two bathrooms, large insulated garage/workshop area, open concept living space with vaulted ceiling, main ﬂoor laundry and highspeed internet so you can work from home. Get cozy for the winter with the corner wood stove and electric heat. Only 25 minutes to Perth and an hour to Ottawa. CALL or EMAILJulia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.

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RECREATIONAL 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, 613-264-0505

MLS#103908003015220 – Cross Road $53,900 - Get set for hunting season with this 47 acre parcel perfect for building your dream home or hunt camp off the grid. The acreage is well treed with ample frontage off a four season road and backs onto a large tract of crown land and body of water. Follow Armstrong Line south off Hwy 7 at Maberly and east onto Cross Road. The property is on the left. CALL or EMAIL Julia Scotland 613-328-3635 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.

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RIVERSIDE CONDO IN TAY TERRACES - just a charming unit with neutral décor. Den off the kitchen, spacious 24 foot living/dining area with awesome views of the Tay River. Large master with dressing room. $189,900. MLS #769506

South St. and Hughes 60 feet x 112 feet. $64,900.