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IN BRIEF Remembrance Day parade The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 Remembrance Day Parade will take place this morning at 11 a.m. Come out and honour Canada’s veterans.

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World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14

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Every day, 480 Canadians are diagnosed with diabetes and their life expectancies may be reduced by as much as 15 years. Over time, diabetes can cause serious complications such as blindness, heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage and even limb amputation. In honour of World Diabetes Day, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Canadian Diabetes Association are calling on Canadians to join together and share what they are doing to champion the fight against this growing health epidemic. This national campaign puts a spotlight on the tremendous activities and contributions Veterans from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 marched into St. Paul’s United Church’s on Sunday, of Diabetes Champions across Nov. 7. The parade preceded the church’s Remembrance Day mass. Andrew Snook photo Canada. Who are Canada’s Diabetes Champions? Anyone involved in the diabetes community, from people living with diabetes to parents and friends, to doctors, advocates and researchers. Canadians are invited to share their stories, and celebrate the Diabetes Champion in their life, by visiting facebook.com/ WDDCanada and learning more hopes that they can do their bit to ney and federal transport, inBY DESMOND DEVOY at worlddiabetes.ca. frastructure and communities desmond.devoy@metroland.com save the line. “We’re still trying to put minister Chuck Strahl, but The federal government has pressure on them to stop, put a it doesn’t look like that will decided not to purchase the moratorium on it,” said Lunney. transpire. “I don’t think that is going Part of the reason for calling for Ottawa Valley Railway line. The government had until a moratorium is to allow a new to happen. I have spoken to Nov. 5 to decide if it wanted to council to come in and get up to O’Connor and he has spoken to purchase the line, but appears to speed on the issue, with many Strahl,” said Lunney, who added new area councillors being sworn that a meeting does not appear to have passed on the offer. be coming. “They haven’t made any in next month. “The federal government is not If the provincial government noise one way or the other,” said Mississippi Mills Mayor decides to pass on the line, the interested in preserving rail lines Al Lunney, during an interview City of Ottawa’s OC Transpo unless there (is an) economic earlier this week. “But it seems will have until Jan. 5, 2011 to benefit,” said Lunney. He noted that, even if it is not decide if it wants the line. Other like they’ve passed.” Lunney is working as spokes- municipalities will, barring a interested in owning the line, the man on the issue on behalf of purchase from OC Transpo, have federal government will need to be part of any deal to save it. until Feb. 4 to snap up the line. Lanark County. “It’s going to be a partnership, Carleton-Mississippi Mills MP Even though the federal government does not appear in- Gordon O’Connor has tried to with the feds, province, ourselves terested owning the line, Lunney arrange a meeting between Lun- and private industry,” said Lun-

PARTY ON PARADE

The Township of Lanark Highlands hosted its annual Small Business Awards on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at Cedar Cove Resort in White Lake. The awards were presented by Lanark Highlands Mayor Bob Fletcher. “I am pleased to be able to recognize these deserving winners on behalf of the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands,” Fletcher said. Wes Pugh and Carol Pugh accepted the Economic Growth Award on behalf Cedar Cove Resort. The Pugh family purchased the 32-year-old resort in 2006 from Jim Wright. It employs 33 people during its busy season and hires more See ‘Lanark Highlands’, Pg. 2

Federal government passes on buying up Valley rail line

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Say no to waste Kayla Horton and her colleagues have a goal of eliminating waste in their workplace by next year. 2

Ready to hatch Juno Award nominee Joey Wright’s newest album Hatch will be hitting the shelves on Nov. 16. Learn more about Elphin’s talented musician. 3

ney. “Let’s figure out what we want to do with this line.” He noted that the Canadian National line from Pembroke, that goes into Quebec, has a purchase proposal for a private tourist line. “They’ve had 100 per cent cooperation from CN and we haven’t had that (with CP),” said Lunney. The ball is now in the court of the provincial government, who has until Monday, Dec. 6 to consider if they want to purchase the line. Area MPPs Norm Sterling, John Yakabuski, and Randy Hillier, were scheduled to raise the issue at Queen’s Park in Toronto on Nov. 8. He has also been in correspondence See ‘Federal government’, Pg. 2

Angel Tree Initiative underway BY PERTH COURIER STAFF The Angel Tree Initiative kicked off its 25th anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 4, to help families have a Merry Christmas this year. The initiative is a partnership between the Lanark County OPP and Lanark County Children’s Aid Society (CAS). It was started in 1986, by former OPP constable Neil Fennell. The program started off with 50 angels being placed in the outer foyer of the former Perth Detachment (now the Lanark County OPP). The angels have the names and ages of children and family who are in need of assistance this holiday season, and gift suggestions for each child. This year’s campaign is starting with 444 angels that will be distributed in the following locations: • Lanark County OPP Detachment (75 Dufferin St., Perth) • Carleton Place OPP Detachment (15 Coleman St., Carleton Place) • Tay Valley Municipal Office (217 Harper Rd., R.R. 4, Perth) See ‘Angel Tree’, Pg. 2

A TIP OF THE HAT Barb Lotan, left, tries on one of the hats colourful sewn by Atoosa Rowshan, right, during the Lanark County Interval House Women’s Fair Saturday at the Carleton Place Arena. Rowshan’s Wearable Art hats are custom-made and have been part of many weddings and events in the area. Alison Bell photo

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Charity tournament raises over $12,000 for CT Scan Unit

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than 25 students annually in the summer (approximately 95 per cent of the resort’s summer staff are students). The resort brings more than 800 guests to Lanark Highlands each weekend during its busy season and 1,500 people on the Canada Day long weekend. The Pugh was also recognized as strong supporters of community activities. This year’s Community Spirit Award was presented to Cindy’s Candle Accessories and Bee

Glo (124 George St., Lanark), owned by Cindy and Norm Forget. The award recognized the Forget family for their years of leadership within the municipality, as well as their support of local festivals and events over the years including the Scarlet Maple Tour and The Art of Being Green Festival. “This was very meaningful for us, we remembered why we’re here,” Cindy said. “It’s an honour.”

BY THIS WEEK STAFF A charity golf tournament was held on Sept. 8 at the Perth Golf Course, with proceeds going to the CT Scan Unit at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Sponsored by the local radio station, the Lake 88 Fall Classic tournament attracted 127 golfers who enjoyed a great day on the links and an entertaining night in the clubhouse, with a live

Federal government with provincial infrastructure minister Bob Chiarelli. Lunney pointed out that having a rail line is important for any future economic development. “The rail line has to be there for something that might be there in the future,” he said, noting that the Almonte business park has access to the rail line for any future business that might need to utilize it. “Once you take it out, it’s gone,” he added The railway tracks that used to run along Coleman Street in Carleton Place were removed many years ago, something that Lunney does not want to see happen to any other Valley community. “That was a real wake-up call to this area. It did not make sense to do that,” said Lunney of the Carleton Place decision. “It’s nice

to put a walking track (in the rail’s place), but you’re putting a thousand cars onto the road.” Lunney and the county are working on launching a media campaign to urge citizens to contact their MPs and MPPs to save the line. Lunney was a guest on CFRA 580 AM for an hour-long debate on the issue this Monday morning to kick off the campaign. The campaign will continue with newspaper ads. “We’re going to get the people involved in this campaign,” said Lunney. While his own time as mayor of Mississippi Mills winds down on Tuesday, Nov. 30, he noted that he would like to continue on as the spokesman for the county on this issue. “I would like to be saying my two cents every day on this issue,” said Lunney. “I will continue to champion (the line.)”

Angel Tree Initiative • Drummond/North Elmsley Municipal Office (310 Port Elmsley Rd., R.R. 5, Perth) • Beckwith Township Office (1702 9th Line, R.R. 2, Beckwith) • Montague Township Office (6547 Roger Stevens Dr., Montague) • Lanark Highlands Municipal Office (75 George St., Lanark) Donations can be made in the

form of money, toys or clothing. Lanark County OPP will pick up the donations on Dec. 9 and deliver the donations to the Lanark County CAS. The CAS will then deliver the donations to the children/youth that have been brought to the CAS’ attention. For more information, contact Lanark County OPP Const. Paige Whiting at 613-267-2626.

BY KATIE MULLIGAN katie.mulligan@metroland.com Kayla Horton and her colleagues have a goal of eliminating waste in their workplace by next year. Horton, who grew up in Smiths Falls and moved to Carleton Place, was named Rona’s new EcoLeader this fall. The new role for Horton, who is a vault supervisor and works at the project desk at the store, means she will spearhead initiatives to help the store and the community reduce its environmental footprint. Horton is part of a committee of six, which was created to help with the initiative. “We are going to ﬁnd new unique ways to reduce our footprint,” said Horton. “By 2011, (Rona has) a goal of zero waste altogether.” The EcoLeader said they are in the early stages of this goal, but have already made a number of changes. Letting the community know what products are effective, as well as what the impact of other home supplies have on the environment is one way the committee is working on making the store greener. A manager initially approached Horton because of her interest in the project, as well as her eagerness to get out and meet people. Since the goal was set, Horton said, Rona has began with a

PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS Lanark County Housing Corporation Board • 2 year term • 3 members to be appointed Land Division Committee • 4 year term • 3 members to be appointed Lanark County Accessibility Advisory Sub-Committee • 2 year term • 7 members to be appointed o 5 people with disabilities o 1 professional from the stakeholder community o 1 citizen volunteer

Prepare, Help Us

Respond.

Lanark County Agricultural Advisory Sub-Committee • 2 year term • 2 members at large to be appointed

Each year, Red Cross volunteers help millions of Canadians prevent and respond to small and large-scale disasters.

Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation • 2 year term • 1 public member to be appointed

Cathie Ritchie, Clerk Lanark County Administration Building P.O. Box 37 Sunset Blvd., 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, ON, K7H 3E2 Telephone: 613-267-4200 ext. 1501 • Fax: 613-267-2964 E-mail: clerk@county.lanark.on.ca • Website: www.county.lanark.on.ca

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate volunteers to join our Disaster Management team. Join our team today and help us help those in need in our community.

Are you any of the following?

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A person who likes making a positive impact in your community? Someone who enjoys learning new skills and being challenged? A leader who knows how to work with a team and explore new opportunities? At least 18 years-old or older?

OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Red Cross volunteer you will:

Rehabilitation of County Road #12 (McDonalds Corners Road), from Playfairville to Lanark and Improvements to County Road #511 (Lanark Road) “S” Curve near Tatlock Quarry

Provide assistance to victims of personal disaster, such as a house fire Respond and provide for people’s immediate needs when larger emergencies like flooding, blackouts and storms affect your community Educate people about disaster preparedness through community presentations and workshops Be a member of one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the world

Thursday, November 25, 2010, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Ofﬁce, 75 George St., Lanark, ON

Make a difference.

The County of Lanark has initiated a design study for the rehabilitation of County Road #12 (McDonalds Corners Road) and improving the County Road 511 “S” Curve near the Tatlock Quarry. The County Road 12 proposed scope of work includes generic improvements, drainage improvements, paving and other miscellaneous repairs. The “S” Curve work will improve the current 40 kph design speed to 60 kph. The Project is scheduled for 2011, pending budget approval.

Become a Red Cross volunteer today. To learn more about volunteer opportunities in your community, attend one of the following information sessions at 7 p.m.:

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150 Elmsley St. N, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2H7

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November Perth 25, 2010

Lanark County Administra on Building

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Or Contact Sandy Grey at: Toll Free: 1-888-952-6275 ext 2401 County of Lanark 99 Chris e Lake Road Perth, ON K7H 3E2

We are interested in hearing any comments you may have about the proposed works. You are cordially invited to attend a Public Information Centre at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Ofﬁce, 75 George Street, Lanark, ON, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Thursday, November 25, 2010. Following the Public Information Centre, further comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this Project and will be received, by the undersigned, until Friday, December 10, 2010. For further information please contact:

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Interested persons are invited to submit their letter of interest, including relevant experience in an enclosed envelope clearly stating the public appointment of choice to the undersigned by November 30th, 2010.

Volunteers play an important role in educating communities about how to be better prepared for all emergency situations.

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number of changes, including recycling plastic, having a cardboard bailer, installing motion-censored lights, offering scrap wood to the community for ﬁrewood at no cost, recycling paint and more. “I’ve noticed a big difference over the last year,” said Horton. The store also accepts used blades, router bits, drill bits, hole saws and all alkaline batteries customers wish to dispose of at no charge. The 23-year-old EcoLeader is in charge of coming up with new ideas and putting them in place with the help of the committee and monitoring the progress of the initiatives at her store. Horton attended St. John Catholic High School in Perth. She spent some time at Loyalist College in Belleville, Ont. to study broadcast journalism before switching careers and focusing on her love of working with people. When she is not on duty at Rona, she works with children with special needs.

The Council of the Corporation of the County of Lanark invites letters of interest from individuals who wish to apply for the following public appointments:

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Todd Stepanuik, CEO of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, was very appreciative of the tournament, thanking the radio station and all the golfers for their support. Through the overwhelming support of everyone who participated in the tournament, the businesses that sponsored holes and companies that donated money and prizes, a total of $12,850 was raised for the CT Scan Unit.

A goal of ‘zero waste’ by 2011

Got a photo or story suggestion you’d like to share? Email ideas to editor@perthcourier.com.

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auction and prizes. “We couldn’t have asked for a better day. The sky was threatening, but the weather held up for most of the golfers. People generously opened up their wallets and donated their hardearned money to an important and vital addition to the hospital. Thank you to every single person that had a hand in making the day such a huge success,” said event organizer Angie Pacey.

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The Wright man for the job BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com When it comes to the music business, Joey Wright is a jack of all trades. From playing guitar and mandolin on stage, to writing, recording, producing and composing songs, the Torontoborn, Elphin resident knows his way around the music business. He has played alongside a slew of talented musicians including Sarah Harmer, Jenny Whiteley and John Southworth. Wright’s newest album, Hatch, will break open on to store shelves on Nov. 16. He said that his passion for music started as a small child listening to records in his parents’ home, and growing up he enjoyed a variety of musical genres. “By the time as I was 10 I probably had 200 records,” Wright said. “I was born in ’73, I listened to a lot (of different music)…my dad was a big jazz and blues fan and my mom was a big country fan…I was into ‘80s pop, Michael Jackson (growing up).” Wright said that as got into playing guitar listening to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath. From Grade 9 to 11 he found himself interested in blues musicians like Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon and Howlin’ Wolf. “Toronto is a great place for playing blues guitar,” he said. “Being 15, 16, 17, going out and being able to go to all these great blues clubs., there’s tons of great blues players in Toronto..” After immersing himself in the blues scene, Wright found his interests shift towards the countryblues style of Doc Wat-son. “Doc Watson was the guy that bridges the gap between country music and blues,” he said. While playing and learning a variety of instruments, Wright decided to study music at Humber College, where he graduated the school’s music program with honours in 2000. Since graduating, Wright has been working in the music industry, and released his debut solo album, Camp, in 2003. “As a teenager I always thought I’d be in a band, but I guess I’ve always been an independent thinker and have made my own

records,” he said. “I never really felt I had the creative control I wanted.” In December 2006, Wright released his second album, Jalopy, which earned him a Juno Award nomination for the Instrumental Album of the Year. In addition to the guitar and mandolin, Wright has learned how to play a variety of instruments over his years in the industry, including bass guitar, piano, drums and banjo. He has also worked on several other artists’ albums including Whiteley, Harmer, Pierre Schryer, Ron Hynes, Dan Whiteley, and The Banjo Special. Wright co-produced the selftitled, Juno Award-winning Jenny Whiteley album in 2000, co-wrote one of the songs on Whiteley’s Hopetown album (Best Roots and Traditional Album at the 2005 Juno Awards) and co-wrote two songs on Whiteley’s 2006 release, Dear. Wright and Whitely are married and have two children, Lila, 2, and Audrey, 3. He said that it is a challenge balancing the roles of father and independent musician. “On one hand I think we spend more time with our kids than most people, because we spend a lot of time at home and when we go out to play we go in short stints,” Wright said. “It’s tough ‘cause you don’t have a lot of free time, especially working on music independently.” He said that the biggest for him as an independent, not surprisingly, is money. But that living in Canada is a big help. “In Canada, the health care system definitely helps you (both as an individual and a parent).” The country health care system wasn’t the only reason Wright was grateful for being Canadian. He has received additional help from the Canadian Council for the Arts. “I’ve been lucky to get funding through the Canadian Council for the Art, for my album and my tour,” he said. “It’s ridiculously helpful, especially for an eight-hour flight across the country and bringing a band...I don’t have a ton of fans yet so it’s immensely helpful.” Wright said that he has a lot of

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great memories from his years in the music industry, but that one of his favourites was working on his latest album. “I had a great time recording the last album at Little Bullhorn Studios in Ottawa,” he said. “Great friends on the album, everyone really went to bat for it.” Accompanying Wright on his latest album were Whiteley, Sarah Harmer and Amy Millan on vocals, Evan Cranley (bass and bass pedals), Pat McGee (drums and percussion), Christine Bougie (lap steel, electric guitar and reverb sounds), John Showman (violin), Joe Phillips (bowed bass) and Dan Whiteley (violin). Wright said that his main goal for the future to continue to creating new music. “I want to push my new record and make another one in the next few years,” he said. “My goals are creative and then following through. When you can say something is finished and in your hand, that’s when you’re happy.” Wright will be in Perth playing at the Myriad Theatre (1 Sherbrooke St. E.) on Nov. 27.

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Watch for ticks this hunting season BY PERTH COURIER STAFF With the hunting season open, the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is reminding anyone participating in hunting activities to be aware of the presence of ticks to help prevent the risk of Lyme disease. Lyme Disease is caused by being bitten by an infected black-legged tick (also known as deer ticks). There are several different types of ticks in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area. There are an increasing number of areas where ticks carrying Lyme disease are found. The disease is considered endemic (regularly found) in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area along the St Lawrence River. The tick population is being monitored to establish how far north the endemic area reaches. The Health Unit stated that any bite from a black legged tick has the potential to cause Lyme disease regardless of the

geographic area in which the tick was “picked up.” Anyone bitten should bring that tick into a health unit office so it can be sent for identification and testing, to determine whether or not that person is at risk of infection. The following can be done to reduce exposure to ticks: • Wear light-coloured, long-sleeved shirts and long pants. Tuck your pants into your socks and use bug repellent containing DEET (read the manufacturer’s instructions before applying the repellent). • When returning from the out-doors, people should check their bodies thoroughly for ticks. Anyone that finds a tick should remove it promptly using a pair of tweezers. To remove the tick, grasp its head and mouth parts as close to the skin as possible and pull it straight out gently, but firmly. Avoid twisting or squeezing the tick during removal. Treat the bite area with

an antiseptic. Place the tick in a container and bring it to the nearest health unit office where it will be sent off for identification and testing for the bacteria the causes Lyme disease.

Signs of infection Bites from infected ticks may create a rash similar to the shape of a bullseye. Anyone with this rash should seek a health care provider immediately. A bullseye rash generally occurs within one to three weeks after a bite, but can range from three days to one month. Anyone experiencing any of the following symptoms: a red bullseye rash, fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, fatigue or a skin rash, should contact a health care provider immediately. For information on Lyme Disease, contact the Health Unit at 613-345-5685, the Health Action Line at 1-800-660-5853 or visit www.healthunit.org.

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS (2010 to 2014) ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY? The Township of Lanark Highlands Boards and Committees are a way to make a substantial contribution to your community. Council relies on the recommendations received from each Committee regarding various issues. The Township’s Committees are an important and integral part of the governance structure. Council is now accepting resumes to serve on various Boards and Committees. Boards and Committees include: • Drug Strategy Committee • Environmental Advisory Committee • Lanark Public Library Board • Police Services Board Deadline for submission of applications is 12:00 p.m. on November 23, 2010. (Please include your name, address, telephone number, a brief description of your interest and any prior experience) For further information regarding the Boards and Committees please visit the Township website or contact the Clerk: Township of Lanark Highlands T: 613-259-2398 ext. 231 Amanda Mabo, Clerk/Deputy CAO F: 613-259-2291 75 George Street E: clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 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.

NOTICE

Snow Removal 2010-11 The Township of Lanark Highlands will not be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes or parked vehicles where the said boxes or vehicles interfere with the snowploughing of Township roads. Parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. will not be permitted from Nov. 1, 2010 to Apr. 1, 2011. The Prohibition of parking applies to the entire road right-of-way, normally 10m (33’) from the centre of the road. It is an offence under the Ontario Highway Trafﬁc Act to push snow onto or across a Township road or street. The removal of such snow piles by the Township will be charged to the adjacent property owner. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Scott Cameron, Public Works Superintendant 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 239 F: 613-259-2291 E: scameron@lanarkhighlands.ca • www.lanarkhighlands.ca

Council Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, Nov. 23 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole (if required) Tuesday, Nov. 23 – Council following Committee of the Whole (if required)

AngelTree Christmas Angels are now available at the Lanark Highlands Municipal Ofﬁce.

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CFUW Heritage Perth House Tour turns five this year BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) fifth annual Heritage Perth House will take place on Dec. 4 and 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The tour offers people a chance to view a variety of unique, heritage homes in the Town of Perth. The proceeds from the event will go towards supporting higher education for women and young girls, as well as several other education projects including literacy programs at the Perth and District Union Public Library. “This is our main, local fundraising event for educational projects in the area,” said Lois Perreault, chair for the CFUW Heritage Perth House Tour. “Every ticket sold will go towards our education project for women in the area.” Last year’s fundraising tour raised $17,500 for grants made available for women in Perth and the surrounding area to continue their educations. Visitors will have the opportunity to view nine distinctive homes that will be festively decorated to get people into the Christmas spirit. “In addition to heritage homes this year, we have three newer homes, and that’s because we want to show people the many different types of homes in Perth,” Perreault said. “I think it will be a really nice mix.” Perrault said that visitors come from all over to enjoy the event

including cottagers that normally only visit Perth in the summer. “We have some American guests that cottage in the area and come back just for the house tour,” Perrault said. “It brings a lot of business into town.” There will be a lunch served at St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore St. W.) on Saturday, Dec. 4, and at St. James Anglican Church (12 Harvey St.) on Sunday, Dec. 5, for a small charge. There will also be afternoon coffee, tea and snacks on Dec. 4 at the Factory Grind Coffee Shop (1 Sherbrooke St. E.). Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at Home Furniture (18 Gore St. E) in downtown Perth, Elizabeth Interiors (8 Chambers St.) in Smiths Falls and Tivoli

Florist (282 Richmond Rd.) in Ottawa, or by calling Muriel at 613-267-2270. The tickets allow people the option of enjoying one or both days of the tour. In addition to the fifth year of the heritage tour, the Perth chapter of CFUW are celebrating another milestone. “We’re very happy to celebrating our 40th anniversary,” Perreault said. “Our club now has 100plus members, it’s a good sized chapter.” The Canadian Federation of University Women is a volunteerrun, non-profit organization committed to the improvement of the status of women, human rights and to the promotion of education.

COUNCIL NEWS Wilson Street reconstruction nears completion With only two weeks until the Wilson Street reconstruction completion date, Grant Machan is smiling. The Town of Perth’s manager of environmental services provided council with a status update on the project, confirming it will be completed on time. The final coat of asphalt from Highway 7 to Foster Street was applied this week, and Machan outlined the items left to be done on the project checklist. These items include line painting, streetlights and landscaping. “I’m confident we’ll meet the deliverables,” Machan told council at its committee-of-the-whole meeting Nov. 2. The project has faced recent challenges, ranging from sub-contractor availability to vandalism to harsh weather conditions. Regardless of these setbacks, council praised Machan and his team. “You guys have to be commended,” said Coun. Judy Brown. “It’s just amazing.” As one of the largest urban projects in eastern Ontario this year, Machan told the Perth Courier he’s anxious to get to the finish line, adding that the engineering consultant, construction crews and town staff played a big role in the project’s success.

Trees a crowd for resident One resident’s arbour frustration spurred a conversation around the council horseshoe. Each fall, an 88-year-old Perth resident has to rake the leaves that drop on his front lawn thanks to two maple trees planted by the town. The trees were planted on the town’s road allowance, and the resident doesn’t have the authority to cut them down. So he’s requested to town staff that they cut them down, even offering to

cover the costs. Council, adhering to an existing bylaw, concurred with the town staff not to take the trees down as they are healthy and mature. Coun. Ed McPherson pointed out the resident’s problem has more to do with his ability to complete the annual raking job. “It’s a hardship for him as he is 88 years old,” McPherson said. Coun. Judy Brown agreed, providing a potential solution. After speaking with the resident, Brown said she later met with the Youth Action Kommittee staff, and learned that the teenagers at the centre will perform these tasks around town. “The kids at YAK will go and rake the leaves for seniors,” she explained.

Green bridge plans hit financial roadblock The redesign of the Stewart Park green bridge will require further ingenuity. Last year, a bridge inspection demonstrated the need to repair the green bridge. To initiate community involvement, the town held a design contest, with a stone arch design being chosen. The town put together a modern design using precast concrete with a stone veneer, giving the project a $100,000 budget. After putting out two requests for proposals, the Town of Perth saw red after two submissions saw the estimated budget sitting more than $50,000 over budget. Machan outlined this roadblock to council, suggesting town staff go back to the drawing board and brainstorm cost-cutting ideas. He outlined that staff could modify the structure approach and tap into external resources, including the Algonquin College masonry program. Council agreed, asking that Machan return to the council chambers with new ideas to get the job completed within the projected budget.

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34 Herriott St., Perth, ON, K7H 1T2 Old Firehall with Hose Tower, beside the Library Voice: 613.267.3200 Fax: 613.267.6797 E-mail: welcome@ perthchamber.com Website: www.perthchamber.com President: Jack McTavish

Advertising in the 2011 Visitor Guide If you are interested in having your business featured in the 2011 Visitor Guide, you must move on this now. The Perth Courier is now reserving advertisement spots for the Guide. Please remember that as a member of the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, you receive a 5% discount on advertising in the Guide. Please contact the Perth Courier at 613-267-1100 and ask to speak to Gord Cowie or Gina Rushworth.

It’s Worth It to Be a Member The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce is giving its restaurant members yet another incentive to be a member. Exclusive to members only the Chamber is developing a “menu binder’. One menu binder will be located at each of the local accommodations, providing visitors the opportunity to view the various restaurants’ menus. The Chamber will maintain the binders throughout the year, changing up menus if necessary, every spring and fall.

This year’s Annual Dinner was once again a huge success! Mr. Hans Moor provided guests with an informative and entertaining presentation. The “party crackers” and all the wonderful prizes added to the festivities and the award celebrations added a flavour of excitement as always. The Chamber would like to congratulate Mr. Brian Perkin and Mr. Norm Wright and the staff of Lake 88.1 for winning the 2010 Business Achievement Award. Thank you to Cross Street & Company Professional Corporation, Chartered Accountants for sponsoring this prestigious award, and once again to Steve Cross for his presentation. Congratulations to Darwin Code, Code Construction Inc., his staff and family for winning the 2010 LanarkLeeds Home Builders Association Member Builder Business Achievement Award. Thank you to Enbridge Gas Distribution for sponsoring this award to recognize business excellence in our community. We would also like to congratulate Mr. Frank Roy who is the deserving recipient of the 2010 Perth Medal. Many thanks to all of our Sponsors for making our Annual Dinner such a success Cross Street & Company Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants Sponsor of the Business Achievement Award Enbridge Gas Distribution Sponsor of the Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association Award Corporate Sponsors • Linden Financial Planning • Perth Courier • Hillier & Associates Financial Planning • Independent Planning Group Inc. • Crain & Schooley Insurance Brokers Ltd. & Financial Corporation • Coldwell Banker Settlement Realty • RBC Dominion Securities • EMC / Performance Printing • Town and Country Chrysler • TD Canada Trust • Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer • Wills Transfer Limited • Blair and Son Inc. We would like to thank those businesses and individuals who donated prizes for the Raffle! Wills Transfer Ltd., Classic Theatre Festival, The Book Nook, Rogers House B&B, The Myriad Centre for the Arts, Cogeco Cable, Ground Waves, Perth Physiotherapy, Perth Golf Course, Perth Picture Framing and Gallery Perth, Preston Rosedale Farms, Perth Courier, Tunnock Consulting, Mexicali Rosa’s, Stone Cellar Restaurant, Rideau Pipe & Drilling Supplies Ltd., The Beauty Mark, Cobra Pools & Spas, Town & Country Chrysler, Art & Class, Royal Lepage Pauline Aunger Realty, Elite Engraving We would like to thank all who contributed to the evening Jack McTavish, Wayne Cavanagh, Brian Perkin, Marsha Rivington, Kirsten Coughler, Kirk Lidbetter, Joan Adam, Scott Blair, Cathie McCabe, Sheri Linseman, Joel Leblanc, Abbey Ramsey, Shelley Montreuil, Glenn Tunnock, Paul Martin, John Fuoco, Jim Town, Don Loken

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BUSINESS OF THE MONTH Balderson Fine Foods With Christmas approaching, you have a list a mile long for gifts and food for entertaining. Want a store where you can do it all? Balderson Fine Foods is that. A friendly staff is on hand to provide ideas, from sampling local products to tasting mouth watering homemade ice cream. Imagine tasting the flavours Brandy with Pear, Cranberry with Grand Marnier Eggnog with Rum Raisins or Highland Honey with Peanut Butter. Walk in with an idea and watch the staff work their magic and create a gift basket that wows any shopper or choose one of our creative prestigious baskets already made up. If a basket isn’t what you’re looking for, look for a different, unique gift, whether it’s giftware, gourmet food, Lampe Berger or all natural skin care products; all at a great price. As one of our regular customers, Marie Shaw states that “Norma and her staff go that extra mile to offer amazing customer service! Whether it’s the smile & chat over the unique flavoured ice cream cone (tasting samples available), the hunt for that perfect local artisan gift, or the search for that special taste of Ontario, they can help. Special requests custom made baskets are made with passion & attention. A great shopping experience! There is something for everyone. At Balderson Fine Foods the goal is to provide a shopping experience that tempts the taste buds and makes the customers want to come back again and again. So come in, see and taste for yourself! 613-264-1500.

‘Twas the month before Christmas ….

You are invited to kick off the holiday season and beat the Christmas rush at the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce Christmas Social Thursday, November 25th, 2010 Guests are invited to drop in between 5:00 pm and 9:00pm To join us for cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at the beautiful Clyde Hall Bed and Breakfast 131 Mill Street, Lanark Cost : $30 per person (incl. HST) Payment can be made to the Chamber of Commerce by cheque, cash or visa RSVP by November 18th to Jordan at 613-267-3200 or welcome@perthchamber.com

We Welcome Our Newest Members Yoga Connection 32 North St., Perth Contact: Karen Smereka 613-812-3463 Yoga classes, meditation, specialty classes Chaplain Ted Cheek 18 Cockburn St., Perth Contact: Ted Cheek 613-267-0225 Stress and anger management consultant, individual, couples, Corporate

Perth Children’s House Montessori School 36 Foster St., Perth Contact: Jane Griffith 613 267-5199 Not For Profit private children’s daycare/school for ages 2 ½ to 6 Perth Business Referral Network 30 North St., Perth Contact: Lynn Dowdall 613 267-1119 Perth businesses helping Perth businesses

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COMMUNITY NEWS

NEPS FLAG FOOTBALL Members of North Elmsley Public School’s (NEPS) flag football team pose with their shirts and medals on Tuesday, Nov. 2. NEPS won the Lanark County Senior Flag Football tournament held on Oct. 27 at Conlon Farm. From left: NEPS principal Charles Hayfron-Benjamin, Dawson Birch, Andrew McKay, Nick Lamarche, Caleb Rogers, James Healey, Abigail Hughes, Cam Trudel, Mathew Ferguson, Mack Burns, Andrew Arthur, Brandy Varcob and Breanna Pratt. Andrew Snook photo

Celebrating two centuries of Perth BY CATHY JAMES PERTH COURIER It may be more than five years away, but putting together a 200th anniversary celebration calls for detailed preparation. And Perthites have the opportunity to be a part of the bicentennial planning committee. Established in 1816 as a military defense post for Upper Canada, the Town of Perth will turn 200 years old in 2016. To commemorate this anniversary, the town wants to establish a committee to plan events to honour this milestone. Applications are now being accepted for the three spots allotted to public citizens, who will sit on the Town of Perth’s 200th Anniversary Advisory Panel alongside one town council member, one heritage management advisory panel member as well as one representative from both the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area. Working under the Heritage Management advisory panel, the anniversary committee will take the reins, putting together plans for the celebrations.

The group will coordinate and promote all official activities associated with, or leading up to, the anniversary. As well, they will facilitate privately sponsored events as well as educate the community, area and visitors on the history and traditions of the Town of Perth. And don’t forget the souvenirs. The panel will also coordinate and develop the celebration’s memorabilia, among other duties. Those interested in applying for a panel position can visit the Town of Perth’s website to review the committee responsibilities and to download the application form. Applications must be submitted to town hall by Friday, Nov. 26.

Citizens encouraged to apply for Committees of Council positions The new council term from 2011-2014 also brings upon a new period for the committees of council. These committees allow residents to play a role in the decisions made within town hall,

They’re Here! The All-New 2011 SCIONS

el and reviews and considers applications for minor variances to the Town’s zoning bylaws. In 2004, the Traffic and Parking Committee was established to review traffic and parking issues referred to it by the Committee of the Whole. This committee has historically provided review and recommendations with respect to community safety zones, traffic and children’s safety, enforcement of parking regulations on private property, street closures related to special events and traffic and parking by-law review. This committee includes two citizens. The Town of Perth owns and operates the Perth and District Community Centre, the Perth and District Indoor Pool and the Conlon Farm Recreation Complex. The operation of these three facilities is funded in partnership

covering a wide range of municipal matters. The committees include the Perth Municipal and Water Committee, which deals with matters directly related to the production of safe drinking water wastewater treatment operations in the Town of Perth. The committee will consist of three council members and two citizens. There are two citizen spaces allocated to the Planning Advisory Committee, which holds public meetings for zoning and official plan amendments and subdivision applications, as well as conducting open house meetings and workshops in fulfillment of the Planning Act requirements for major Official Plan updates, the review of the Official Plan and the consideration of Site Plan Control applications and the review of background reports, studies and processes associated with policy development activities. The Committee of Adjustment – Property Standards has three citizens on pan-

with Tay Valley Township and Drummond North Elmsley Town ship through cost sharing agreements and a Recreation Advisory Panel was established in 2007 to review matters related to the town’s three main recreation facilities. The Heritage Management Advisory Panel has been established to oversee and ensure cross communication amongst four sub-advisory panels, which includes the Perth Museum Advisory Panel, The Inge-Va Advisory Panel, the Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel and the 200th Anniversary Advisory Panel. The panels all have positions alloted for citizens. The application deadline is Friday, Nov. 26, and application forms can be downloaded from the Town of Perth’s website.

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In Flanders Fields In Flanders ﬁelds the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, ﬂy Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders ﬁelds. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders ﬁelds. - John McCrae

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EDITORIAL OUR OPINION

We need to salute our veterans all year long

t seems like each year, holiday and Christmas decorations come out sooner and sooner. As November rolls out, red, white and green decorations begin to go up in some stores, while holiday ads are popping up on TV and radio. The seasonal decorations can be a lot of fun and make the seemingly sudden change in temperature feel a bit more welcome. When you see red this month, take some time to associate it with something more important than planning Christmas and holiday shopping: the poppy. November is a time to look back and remember those who fought for our country overseas in numerous battles. Some came home, while others made the ultimate sacrifice. Today, Canada has many men and women overseas, fighting to make their country and the rest of the world a better place. Each person who fights this fight has a goal of peace and freedom. When someone in the Canadian Forces embarks on a mission, past or present, it affects more than the one person. The soldiers have families and good friends at home, waiting for them. This week is Veteran’s Week in Canada. The goal of Veteran’s Week is to challenge Canadians to make remembrance more than something they feel – to make it something they do. The Government of Canada suggests wearing a poppy over your heart, attending a Remembrance Day ceremony near you, talking with a friend or relative who has served in areas of conflict, listening to veterans who are willing to talk about their experiences and vocalizing your feelings. Social media can be a great way to spread the word, ignite discussions and share thoughts about Remembrance Day and Veteran’s Week. While November is known as the month to remember, our veterans should not be forgotten the other 11 months of the year.

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Full moon casts a bad light in the bedroom

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was up most of the night last night, and needless to say, I’m just tuckered out today. But it’s not nearly as fun as it sounds. In fact, I haven’t been getting much sleep. Maybe it’s the blinding moon I’ve been seeing when I look out the window. I really should tell my neighbour to pull down his bathroom shades. I can fall asleep initially – that’s not the problem. In fact, just pop a movie in my DVD player and I’m out before the opening credits are finished rolling. But a full eight-hour sleep just isn’t possible. I’m not what you’d consider a light sleeper. In fact, I’m quite heavy for my height. Yet this past week, the most minute of noises has me bolting upright in bed. So if the sound of my neighbour’s furnace kicking on is enough to wake me up, imagine what having a beagle jump on your chest and lick your face at 3 a.m. will do to a person’s sleep patterns. I’m the kind of sleeper who can snooze through an entire war movie with bombs exploding and non-stop gunfire. I don’t even open my eyes. But this week when I crawl into bed, turn off the lights and there is silence, even a spider tiptoeing down the wall wakes me from my slumber. And I can’t fall back to sleep until there is complete silence once again. So the sound of restless dogs walking across the hardwood floors has me hopping out of bed and barking at them to go to

Jason MARSHALL The Way It Is sleep. They hop back on the bed, followed by the gnawing of the rawhide bone. After I tire of that, I give the bone back to the dogs. Then they gnash at it, keeping me awake. If I get three hours of uninterrupted sleep, I consider it a victory. In fact, each night has produced almost comedic results as I continue my quest for a peaceful night’s rest. It’s amazing what a sleep-starved brain can come up with at 3:26 a.m. I tried to think of things that make me drowsy, and early Tuesday morning (about 2:55 a.m.) I was so desperate to sleep that I was ready to put a turkey in the oven, complete with all the trimmings. Who doesn’t feel like a nap after a belly full of tryptophan? Then I went online to track

down some tried-and-true cures for insomnia. Funny enough, none of them worked. • Counting sheep? Not even funny to joke about that with a country boy. • A mug of warm milk? Well, if faced with the choice of projectile vomiting or no sleep, I’ll stick with the insomnia. • This one didn’t even look good on paper, but is worth a mention. Cut up an onion and place in a jar, then take two or three deep breaths out of said jar, and you’ll soon drift off. I can’t fathom sleeping with eyes that are burning and dripping water like Niagara Falls. But some swear by this method. • Try a full-body stretch, similar to what a cat does. Sounds relaxing enough, but can YOU sleep when your calf is knotted up with a charley horse? • Get out of bed, and write a list of all the things in your life that cause you stress. Apparently this cleanses the mind. OK, the mind is clear, but just try sleeping with writer’s cramp. • Try listening to soothing background noises. Fair enough. I bought a CD of “gentle rain” dropping. Well, whoever made the CD probably also manufactures laundry soap, because “gentle rain” doesn’t usually include sounds of thunder. Following the first violent clap of thunder, I was awake all night – washing underwear and sheets. So I’m out of ideas. Any suggestions? Give me a call – somewhere around 2:44 Tuesday morning should be good.

Waiting on palates to ‘re-diversify’

need to know. At what point can I expect my children’s palates to diversify enough that they will eat a variety of different foods? I should clarify this. Perhaps the word should be “re-diversify.” See, when they were really little, both of my little darlings ate everything and anything – particularly in the fruit and vegetable range. Then they developed opinions, learned how to speak in full sentences, and such phrases as: “I don’t like this” became frequent utterances. Sigh. I am given to understand that this, too, shall pass – that it is perfectly typical for young kids to go from eating everything to eating next to nothing to eating everything again. I am also given to understand that I should be careful what I wish for because once they start to eat again we will be maxing out our credit cards on groceries. The thing is, I am really hoping things start to improve a little before the “eating like a teenager” phase arrives so the whole family can enjoy a wider range of food – not to mention avoiding scurvy. Granted, Girlchild is still pretty game to try everything, but even her range has narrowed. When I was growing up, we ate what was served or we didn’t eat. I don’t honestly remember there being many arguments about food and I don’t remember walking away from the table hungry. Eventually I even came to an understanding with my parents that no matter how many times they served Brussels sprouts, I still wasn’t going to change my mind about hating them. I always assumed my mom was

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GRAY Past Deadline fairly uncompromising on the food front. Certainly she tried to serve things that everyone would eat, but there was a wide range of stuff on the table and my brother and I were encouraged to “at least try” something that was new or that we weren’t overly crazy about. It wasn’t until after I moved away from home that my parents expressed their intense relief that they wouldn’t have to serve corn every other meal, so I guess they made certain palate sacrifices, too. (And I think they avoided corn for years after.) We’ve tried to adopt the “at least try it” philosophy and I usually make sure there is one part of the meal that everyone likes (kinda like Mom’s corn deal, I suppose), but that can be limiting. Despite this, I’m not much in favour of the “you can’t leave the table until you clean your plate” deal because I think that can set a kid up for some unhealthy

ideas about food in the future. Another thing I have started to do is to actually “market” the meals. I know, it’s kinda crazy. Lots of parents out there will be shaking their heads and saying, “The kids should eat what’s in front of them or go hungry!” Maybe there’s something to that. However, I’m a word girl, so when I pitched shepherd’s pie to a reluctant Girlchild as “Comfort Food Just Like Nanny Used to Make for Mommy,” and added that the macaroni and cheese dish I make is also in the “comfort food” category, she totally bought it and it disappeared off her plate. Go figure. Previous efforts to serve shepherd’s pie were seriously hampered by her brother’s exclamations of hatred for the meal (which, I might add, he used to really like). She refused to even try it based on his critique. Sometimes it’s not so much about the words as it is the presentation. Take chili for example. Previous efforts to serve this classic dish (also of the “comfort food” tradition) have failed. Then one night I put the chili in big bowls and lined the edge with nacho chips. Well. Using the chips as scoops was the coolest thing ever. It all disappeared. Now I need to focus my campaign on diversifying the range of vegetables we eat. Our “corn” is raw carrots, and I’m getting a bit weary of them. Sneaking pureed veggies into sauces isn’t as reliable as it used to be. I have had some success, though, with melted cheese on broccoli. Do you suppose lining a chili bowl with asparagus spears would work?

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OPINIONS

Can never thank you enough

The St. John Catholic High School Grade 7 and 8 students visited the Hall of Remembrance. Below is a letter to the editor from one of the students. Submitted photo

Thanks to Legion for memorable tour Dear Editor, Recently, my seventh-grade class from St. John Catholic High School took a trip to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 here in Perth. I am writing this because I wish to thank those at the Legion who took our class on our tour of the Hall of Remembrance. I wish to thank Mr. Boucher, Mr. Thomson and Mr. O’Hearn for sharing their knowledge and expertise with us and teaching us the value of remembering the fallen. Sincerely, Connor Wood Grade 7 student St. John Catholic High School

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et me start my Private “I” this week by thanking the veterans for the countless number of sacrifices they made, so we could enjoy all the freedoms that make Canada the greatest country in the world to live in. I will never truly know just how much all of you sacrificed, but know that I truly appreciate it.

software. It’s free to join and dinner and snacks are included. They meet at 1 Sherbrooke St. E. (Old Perth Shoe Factory) from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays until the end of December. The workshop is supported by the Ontario Arts Council. All are welcome.

An Internet sensation

The Guatemala Stove Project Benefit Dance will be held on Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Farrell Hall (186 Gore St. E.). Award-winning band Fathead will be performing, with Dave Balfour and friends opening the dance. The event will raise funds to continue building masonry cook stoves for families in the western highlands of Guatemala. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in advance at Shadowfax (67 Foster St.) and Coutts and Company (17 Wilson St. E). The event is for adults 19 and older. For information, call 613-267-5202.

Former Perth and District Collegiate Institute student and drummer Tobias Smith, 29, became an Internet sensation overnight, when he and his bandmates boarded a New York City subway train and played “Take Me Out,”a song from their new album, using musical apps from their iPhones. The link (http:// www.youtube.com/ watch?v=NAllFWSl998) skyrocketed to popularity and the subway song has received more than three million hits. Way to go Tobias! Enjoy the spotlight Atomic Tom, you’ve earned it.

Hoffman’s Flea Market makes the top five In an article written by Peter Johansen of the Ottawa Citizen, Hoffman’s Gore Street Flea Market was featured as one of the top-five flea markets in the Ottawa area. I can’t say that I would argue; I’ve got some great stuff myself from Hoffman’s, including some hockey cards for my dad as a Father’s Day present. It’s going to be tough to top that gift this Christmas.

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SNOOK Private “I” Pool open for business The Perth and District Indoor Pool (3 Sunset Blvd.) will have an open house (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) and reception on Friday, Nov. 12. The reception will take place from 10 to 10:30 a.m. There will be celebratory cake and everyone is welcome to attend. Just RSVP your attendance to Karen Fox at kfox@perth.ca or call 613-267-3311, ext. 2240.

YAK wants you The YAK Youth Centre is looking for boys and girls aged 12 to 18 to participate in the creation of a stop-motion animation. It is a space-age adventure with the working title of Marvelous Man vs Queen Aryn. They are looking for people who are interested in doing voices, building sets and claymation characters, operating the lights and camera, as well as animating and adding effects using various Adobe

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Veterans are not just a bunch of old fellows Dear Editor, This past Thursday, Nov. 4, we were invited to the National War Museum, Ottawa, as guests of the Royal Dutch Embassy, who are forever thankful to Canada and its service men and women

who liberated and gave them back their country in 1945. Peter Mansbridge of the CBC addressed us: The reason why we celebrate every year on Armistice Day, Nov. 11 with our proud allies of

the world. We pay tribute to our brave veterans who lived and died for freedom. If you have never lost your freedom you may never know what it is like not to have your freedom and have your own country – Canada.

We are passing down a message that veterans are not just a bunch of old fellows. Everett Hepton Perth

You can be en-‘lightened’ around windows

efore I get into the nitty gritty of this week’s topic, I want to add something to what I was talking about a couple of articles ago. I mentioned that there were only three high-end compact point-andshoot cameras – the Nikon P7000, Canon G12 and Lumix LX5 – all capable of shooting RAW. There is another model, the Canon S95, which I should have included in that list. The Powershot S95 is the baby brother to the G12, updated from the S90 of last year. While the G12 would fit in a coat pocket, the S95 will slip into a shirt pocket. Both use the same sensor and processor and give similar results whether shooting RAW or JPEG. It’s a matter of personal preference whether you like one or the other. Me, I

find some cameras are just too small to hold comfortably, but there’s a lot to be said for one that’s small enough to always have with you. For many centuries, artists have paid great attention to window light. After all, it’s natural, it’s warm in summer and cool in winter. In many ways, it’s the best lighting of all, and you don’t need expensive studio lights or remote-fired flashes. You can set up a “studio” for portraits or still-life with only a window, daylight and a reflector. Ah, yes – the reflector. Because the daylight from the window can be quite strong (avoid sunlight streaming in), one side of your subject’s face can be a bit too dark (the side turned away from the window). A simple reflector solves the

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CRABB CRABB Camera Camera Corner Corner problem. This can be a piece of white poster board or one of those nifty fold-up reflectors that springs open when you take it

out of its bag. If you take some aluminum foil and crinkle it up, then smooth it out and glue it to a piece of heavy cardboard, you get a handy reflector that actually works and doesn’t cost anything. Experiment with placing your model closer to or farther from the window. He or she can be looking out so you get a side view, turned looking back at the camera, or gazing off to one side – especially good for creating a particular mood. The reflector would always be opposite the window to brighten the dark side of the face. You may need a helper to hold the reflector if you run out of hands. Use the zoom on your camera to get the result you have in mind. A tight crop will eliminate much or all of the window itself. Pulling further back will most

likely include the window, and that’s where you have to be careful. What’s outside could detract from your portrait, so it’s okay if that gets blown out, being so bright. Here’s one of the few times that blown highlights work to your advantage. Placing your subject further back from a big, bright window can let you pick an angle which allows you to keep the window itself out of the photo. Corner windows supply light from two sides, opening up a whole new set of lighting possibilities. You’ll have a lot of fun experimenting with windowlit portraits and, best of all, it doesn’t matter how windy and cold it might be outside. All you care about is that wonderful light coming through the glass. Click! 425678

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In the first few months of 2011, the Town will implement some important changes in how it bills residential water users. Commercial, industrial and institutional meters will continue to be read and billed monthly; however there will be an adjustment bill in order to reduce the lag time between the reading date and billing date. These changes are designed to make the billing system easier to understand and more effective for water users. Under the new system, all residential water users will have their meters read every second month and billed based on actual water consumption. This will reduce the number of water billings from the current 12 per year to 6 per year and also eliminate the inconsistencies associated with billings based on estimated readings. Finally, the new system will reduce the billing lag of between 5-6 weeks on the consumption portion of the bill and one month on the service delivery portion of the bill. Under the new system, the billing lag will be substantially reduced. The first residential bill after the implementation of the new system will include a one-time only adjustment which will show in the water consumption portion of the bill. The adjustment amount will depend on when the last actual reading took place. This adjustment is a reconciliation of costs already incurred by the user (but not yet billed) and not an additional or new cost. Benefits of the new system: all bills will be actual reads; more timely information to users and a reduction in the number of bills from 12 to six per year. Questions about the new system should be directed to Lang Britchford, A/Director of Corporate Services at 613-267-3311 Extension 223.

Fall Leaf Pick-Up will take place the week of November 15th in the Town of Perth. Leaves should be placed at the curb by 7am on the 15th in plastic or paper bags for collection. Residents are asked to place them at the curb in a manner that differentiates them from other waste (separated piles), noting that miscellaneous yard waste will not be collected. The Contractor will return to areas that may have been missed or may have placed material later within the collection week, however, leaves left at the curb after November 18th will not be picked up.

Perth & District Indoor Pool Open House

Renovations associated with the Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RinC) funding at the Perth & District Indoor Pool are now complete and another season is underway. The Mayor and Council will ofﬁcially recognize the funding at a reception which takes place Friday, November 12th. An Open House is also planned that day for Pool users and members of the public to drop in and see our programs in action and share in the celebratory cake, from 9am to 3pm. A Public Swim is scheduled from 1:15 to 2:45pm.

Wilson Street West – Opening Soon!

The Mayor and Council are planning a celebration to ofﬁcially open Wilson Street, after almost a year of reconstruction. The event will take place on Sunday, November 28th at 9:45am at the intersection of Wilson St. West and Sunset Blvd. The brief ceremony will include VIP guests and a ribbon-cutting. This event precedes the arrival of CP Rail’s Holiday Train, at 10:00am at the same location and the public is invited to attend both events. More details on the Holiday Train will appear in next week’s edition of the Municipal Connection.

Town of Perth Infrastructure Master Plan Notice of Study Commencement The Town of Perth has initiated an Infrastructure Master Plan for the development area North of Highway 7 and East of County Road 511. The Master Plan will identify the preferred option for efﬁciently developing and servicing the area, including roads, water, sanitary sewers and stormwater management. The Master Plan will be based on the land uses permitted through Ofﬁcial Plan Amendment Number 10, which was approved in 2009 and implements the Town’s Secondary Plan Study. Both OPA # 10 and the Secondary Plan Final Report are available on the Town of Perth’s website (www.town.perth.on.ca).

If you require additional information related to the study or wish to be added to the mailing list, please contact: Eric Cosens, MCIP, RPP Director of Planning Town of Perth 80 Gore St. E. Perth, ON K7H 1H9

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The proposed Master Plan will be completed following Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA), as set out in the Municipal Information related to this Study will be collected in Engineer’s Association (MEA) Municipal Class accordance with the Freedom of Information and Environmental Assessment (EA) document (October Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of 2000, as amended in 2007). Through the Class EA personal information, all comments received will process, the Town will assess the problems and become part of the public record. opportunities for addressing the development and Town of Perth Infrastructure Master Plan Study Area Map servicing needs in the study area, evaluate a range of alternative solutions and select the preferred servicing strategy. There is an opportunity at any time during this process for interested persons to review outstanding issues and bring concerns to the attention of the Project Managers. A Public Infor-mation Centre (PIC) will be held in the winter to obtain feedback on the study and provide information on the progress. A separate notice, indicating the date and location of the PIC will be published and sent to the study mailing list.

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from some of Canada’s finest theatrical talents vying for spots on the summer roster. The festival is also pleased to be in a wheelchair-accessible facility. “Making theatre available to everyone is a major goal of ours, and having a beautiful facility like this, with accessibility and comfortable seating, will ensure audience enjoyment in the years to come,” Smith says. Individuals wishing to book early for the 2011 season can purchase a gift certificate before Jan. 1 and receive a discount of 10 per cent for one play and 20 per cent for purchasing both plays. Order tickets online at www. classictheatre.ca, by calling 1-877283-1283, or at Tickets Please, 39 Foster St., in Perth.

of an institution that most of us participate in and complain about a lot, but which ultimately represents the foundation for so many adult lives.” The original Broadway production starred real-life couple Jessica Tandy and husband (and Canadian) Hume Cronyn, and a musical version of the play, I Do, I Do, played on Broadway in the 1960s. Playwright de Hartog is also a noted novelist whose early work marked him as an enemy of the Nazi occupation force in the Netherlands, while his monumental chronicle of the Quaker faith won much critical praise. Casting has yet to be announced, but the festival has already received almost 300 submissions

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’91 Volkswagen Passat GLS Sedan Auto, 16v, 330,000km, alpine white, textured fender flares, syncro rims & 6-spoke Mk3 rims w/winters. Pwr windows/sunroof, heated seats/mirrors/washer nozzles. Lther interior, black suede headliner. Many extras: ABT grill, tinted windows, Hella rear lights, Jetex exhaust, Neuspeed chip & more. $2000 obo. Call Jess 613-614-2442 for more info (Ottawa Ont.)

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HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if you organize a group; exams available. Wenda Cochran, 613-2562409. PAUL SEVIGNY & SONS TAXIDERMY 613-624-5787 Complete taxidermy, big game shoulder mounts, rugs, turkeys, fish, birds, full body, exotics, replicas and antlers. Over 25 years’ experience.

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2002 HYUNDAI SANTA FE AWD. Good condition, fully loaded. $4,500 certified and etested. 189,000km. Also four like-new winter tires, 225 70 R16s on fiveholed rims, $450. 613-257-5478, 613978-5478. R. THOMSON Automotive Sales & Service Toyotas and Domestic Vehicles E-Tested and Certified Financing OAC 613-267-7484 91 Drummond St. West Perth, Ontario

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Located at 99 B Dufferin Square – Suite 3, space is 12’ X 24’ with additional large shared reception area, lunch room, washroom, all very clean, quiet professional environment.

3 BEDROOM HOUSE. 2 km from Perth. Oil heating, garage, appliances. References required. $1,100/month plus utilities. Available immediately. Call Mark, 613-812-1017.

CARSSRIDGE APARTMENTS. LARGE 2 bedroom, ground floor, $ 1, 010 / m o n t h , available immediately. 3 bedroom, $ 1, 0 9 0 / m o n t h , available Dec. 1. In quiet, adultonly security building with laundry. Heat, hydro and cable included. 613283-9650.

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.

MATURE, responsible tenants wanted for 2 storey, 2 bedroom house in Lanark village, walking distance to stores. Large, bright kitchen, 4 appliances, laundry room, large fenced-in yard $750/ month, hydro included, heat extra. Non-smokers please. Freshly renovated 2 Available Jan. 1. 613- bedroom lower unit. Available Dec. 1. 259-2051. $850/month. 6133 BEDROOM BUNGA- 264-8143. LOW, large attached garage. 1 km from New Rogers Road afPerth. $850/month fordable housing apartplus utilities. Available ment building. 1 and 2 Dec. 1. 613-267- bedroom apartments 4461. for qualifying household income level. This is a non-smoking APARTMENTS building. For more inFOR RENT formation, please call McLean Assoc. Proper1 bedroom apartment, ty Managers at 613downtown. $650 per 264-0002. month, utilities included. 613-267-6115. PERTH: 2 bedroom 1 BEDROOM APART- apartment, $680 per MENT. Central loca- month. One bedroom tion, quiet, secure apartment, $500 per building. Fridge, stove month plus hydro. and water supplied. Clean, quiet building; No smoking, no pets. seniors welcome. Park$600/month. 613-267- ing, laundry facilities 2687. available. 613-9253046. 2 bedroom apartment located at the Old Bottling Works, $725/ PERTH: 2 bedroom month plus utilities. apartment in clean, Laundry and parking quiet security building. available. 613-267- Newly renovated. 6115. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. plus ABERDEEN APART- $715/month utilities. No dogs. 613MENTS. One bedroom, $860 per 349-9377. month, available immediately. Balcony, PERTH: 10 Craig St. 2 elevator, in quiet, bedroom apartment in adult-only, security quiet, clean, adult building, with laun- building. Fridge, stove, dry. Heat, hydro and parking and laundry incable included. 613- cluded. $756/month 283-9650. plus utilities. Available immediately. 613-283ASHLEY CHASE. 5996. Fine adult apartments overlooking PERTH: Large 2 bedthe Tay River near room apartment. Cendowntown Perth. tral location. Fridge One and two bed- and stove provided. rooms, some with Heat, water and parkincluded. breakfast nook and ing 6132 bathrooms, air $780/month. conditioning, whirl- 264-0002. pool, party room, library, elevator. SHAMROCK APART613-267-6980. MENTS. 1 bedroom apartment. Includes AVAILABLE DEC. 1. heat. Available now. Heated one bedroom $610/month. 613second-floor apartment 264-8380. including parking, yard and shared coin laundry facilities. $600. SMITHS FALLS, Tou613-267-6315. lon Place, groundfloor 2 bedroom $875, Available immediately. apartment, 1 bedroom second- available immediatefloor apartment over ly. Heat and hydro inRoyal Bank in Perth. cluded. Attractive, $650/month heated. 2 clean, quiet security bedroom apartment. building by County Available immediately. Fair Mall, laundry fa$700/month heated. cilities, live-in superintendent. 613-283613-267-6315. 9650. BACHELOR apartment. Fridge, stove and parking included. Laundry facilities on site. AvailHEALTH able Dec. 1. 613-267& FITNESS 5651. BACHELOR APARTMENT, centrally located. Fridge, stove, heat and water supplied. No pets. $575/month. 613267-2687.

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IF YOU WANT TO QUIT drinking and need help, call AlcoholBACHELOR APART- ics Anonymous, 613MENT. First and last, 284-2696. references required, $450 plus hydro. 613- IS YOUR OBSESSION 267-3296. with food ruining your life? We can help. Beautifully renovated, Overeaters Anonyspacious 2 bedroom mous, meetings every apartments in heritage Wednesday, 7 p.m., older home in quality Perth Baptist Church, neighbourhood. 2 units D’Arcy Street, back with 4 appliances door. Info: Aprile, each, ample parking, 613-259-5536. porches, sun decks, new kitchens, paint and flooring. $795 and LIVING WITH OR $850 plus gas and NEAR a drinking probhydro. Cablevision lem? Contact Al-Anon included for six months. or Al-Ateen, 613-2676 1 3 - 2 6 7 - 4 2 6 0 , 4848 or 613-267please leave message. 6039.

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3 BEDROOM, wellmaintained house, 1.5 bathrooms, full basement, hardwood floors. Ideal for adults/ retirees. No smoking or pets. Garage. Quiet residential street, west end, close to downtown, available Jan. 1. 613-928-2246.

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(RPN or equivalent) Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills essential. Responsibilities: the nurse will collect information from patients, recording medical health and history details. The nurse will take blood pressure, body temperature, respiration and heart rate, and other vital signs as needed. S/he will administer medicines and injections as prescribed by the physician, and may be present during physical examinations. The nurse will be also be responsible for returning phone calls to patients, labs and insurance companies, preparing lab tests/ specimens and ﬁlling out medical charts.

Candidates can drop off a résumé at Perth Family Medicine, 29 Drummond St., Perth

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Kanata Ford is looking for a licensed, Ford experienced, Diesel Technician.

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Accounting Administrator

This large Ottawa organization is looking for an enthusiastic candidate with a can-do attitude to join our Finance and Accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced team environment. You will have a strong work ethic, the ability to multi-task and thrive in a dynamic team environment. This position includes the following responsibilities: • Completion of day to day accounting activities, including accounts payable, expense processing, journal entries and accounts receivable • Preparation of payrolls and related CRA remittances • Completion of bank reconciliations • Completion of regular payroll and general ledger account reconciliations Requirements: • experience with accounts payable • experience with Ontario payroll and related employment standards • minimum 3 years experience in a related accounting role • experience in a high volume, fast paced, multi-deadline environment • proﬁcient in MS Excel • strong written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills in order to work with agents, managers and branch administrators on a daily basis • positive, professional attitude, team player with strong customer service orientation • experience working with an enterprise level comprehensive accounting and reporting software package (Lone Wolf) • experience in a real estate environment would be an asset This position offers a competitive compensation package including beneﬁts. Please email your resume stating salary expectations and quoting position #08211022010 to hr@rlpottawa.com by November 22, 2010.

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Solid mahogany receptionist work station with built-in filing cabinets. Occupies an 8’x8’ space. Very attractive work station and client-greeting reception area. Asking $250, as is. Call 613-267-6800.

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BIRTHS

To Richard Preskett at Blair & Son, a very special thank you for all that you have done and the way we were treated regarding Ken Humphries. We will never forget. Ruby Humphries and Cora Young

Contact: paula.clarke@metroland.com THANK YOU

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$$$ SECURITY GUARDS $$$ No experience needed. Full training offered. 613-228-2813. www.ironhorsegroup. com HANDYMAN SERVICE requires workers for odd jobs and snowplowing. Part or full time. Phone 613-267-5460. HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full/parttime positions available - will train. Online data entry, typing work, e-mail reading, PC/clerical work, home mailers, assembling products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! www.CanadianJobs FromHome.com LIVE-IN PART-TIME SUPERINTENDENT required for quiet apartment building in Perth. 613-2839650. NEEDED NOW: AZ DRIVERS AND OWNER OPS. We seek professional, safety-minded drivers to join a leading international carrier with financial stability, competitive pay and benefits, great lanes, quality freight, on dry vans only. Brand new trucks available. Lease program available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener, 1-800-332-0518. www. celadoncanada.com PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1,000 weekly. Brochures from home. 100% legit! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enrol today! www.nationalwork.com WORK OPPORTUNITIES. Enjoy children? In Florida, New York, California, Boston, all USA. Salary, airfare, medical provided, plus more. Available: Spain, Holland, summer camps in Italy and England. Teaching Korea different benefits apply. Interviews in your area. Call 1-902-422-1455 or email: scotiap@ ns.sympatico.ca.

November 14, 2010

Cameron Edward White 8 lbs., 2 oz., 21½ inches Born July 31, 2010 at 7:40 p.m. Son of Craig & Megan (Harvey) White Little brother to William White

“You put the sparkle in our eyes” Love, Mommy, Andrew, Isabelle, Nana, Popa, Uncle Jeff & Aunt MaryAnn, Ralphy, Max & Bell

Irene, Margaret, Evelyn and families

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IN MEMORIAM

TED MURRAY 613-257-1303

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Happy 70th Birthday Alan Munro

Silas Zane Kistler

Skills Requirements: Education: High School Graduate Or Equivilant Experience Credentials (Certiﬁcates, Courses, Licenses): Not Required Experience: Minimum 1year Experience In Similar Position Working With Heavy Equipment Languages: Speak English Work Setting: Cemetery, Landscape Maintenance Type Of Machinery: Backhoe, Tractor, Dump Truck, Heavy Duty Commercial Mower, Weed Trimmer/edger/roto-tiller, And Small Engine Equipment Position Duties: Supervise And Coordinate The Work Of Cemetery Labourers Including Cemetery Building / Road / Walkway / Maintenance Workers And Cremation Operators. Supervise And Coordinate Horticultural Maintenance Of The Properties Including Management Of Trees, Flowers And Lawns.

Sarah (Woodend) and Sean Kistler are delighted to welcome their son Silas, born at 5 p.m. on September 25 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, weighing 6 lbs., 10 oz. The happy grandparents are Brenda and Jim Kistler of Alabama, Keith and Joyce Woodend of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Susan McNichol and Dave Robinson of Perth.

November 15, 2010

Love, Maxeen; Rob, Cathy, Jordan & Robyn; Judy, Brian, Heidi & Will; Bill & Gail

GRADUATIONS

Will Train Cemetery Labourers On Job Duties And Company Policies Including But Not Limited To Interment Verifcation. May Perform Duties Of Cemetery Labourer As Required.

BIRTHDAYS

May Perform Additional Duties As Requred For The Operation Of A Full Service Funeral And Memorial Facility Including Crematorium, Columbariums, Urn Gardens And Mausoleums On Three Properties Totalling 190 Acres (60 Acres, 120 Acres & 10 Acres). Responsible For The Coordination Of Logistics, Installation And Maintenance Of Monuments, Markers And Inscriptions With Third Party Suppliers. Work Conditions And Physical Capabilities: Repetitive Tasks, Physically Demanding, Combination Of Sitting, Standing, Walking, Bending, Crouching And Kneeling.

Congratulations Lindsey!

Work Site Environment: Outdoors All Year Round Essential Skills:

Oral Communications Working With Others Attention To Detail Tight Deadlines Ability To Multi-task With Interuptions Commitment To Making Positive Contribution Transportation: Possess A Valid Driver’s License Other Information: Qualiﬁed Applicants From Communities Facing Barriers To Employment, Disadvantaged And Aboriginal Backgrounds Are Encourage To Apply.

HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY

Employer: Pinecrest Remembrance Services Ltd.

Barb McDougall

How To Apply: Send Resume To: Pinecrest Remembrance Services Ltd. 2500 Baseline Road Ottawa, On K2c 3h9 Attention: Paul Or Fax Resume To: (613) 829-8357 Advertised Until: November 9, 2009

The family of Lindsey Keeler is proud and happy to announce her graduation from the University of Windsor in 2007 with an Honours Bachelor of Forensic Science degree, and from St. Clair College in 2010 with an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science. She has started her career as a Registered Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Histology Department of the Grand River Hospital in Kitchener, Ontario.

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The family of the late Dorothy Graham wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to family and friends for their donations and cards. Special thanks to Rev. Nancy MacLeod for a beautiful service and the United Church women for a lovely lunch. Many thanks to Blair & Son staff for their compassionate help. We thank you for all your kindness.

AGNES KOLARIK In loving memory of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away so unexpectedly Nov. 11, 2007. Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you Silent the tears that fall Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us Your heart was pure and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you The special years will not return When we were all together But with your love within our hearts You will walk with us forever. Until we meet again one day, Love, Al and his girls

Loving you always Mom, Gwen, Rick Greg, Jilene and family Graham, Jen and family Amanda, Billy

EDNA POPPLEWELL A year has gone by in the blink of an eye You are missed dearly and not forgotten We still see your face and hear your voice. We know you are with us every day Your lessons taught are still leading our way With love in our hearts, we will meet again someday. Kiefer, Shánda, KeaLove, gan, Jesse, Austin, Your family and friends Chloe, Joshua

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You lived full of light and full of love, With an energy and life about you That shone, bright and perfect. You touched each and every life that crossed your path. You inspired us with your life so well lived. The way you lived so completely, Using every moment that you were given; To do a good thing, to affect the community. You taught us all what love, joy, kindness and generosity truly means. You lived your life as an example for others to follow. You left us with big shoes to fill, And though we may not be able to fill them as well as you did, We will try in your honour and memory To continue your legacy, and pass on your love, joy and kindness onto another generation. You will always be the brightest star in the sky.

VINCENT: In loving memory of a dear grandmother, Irene M. It’s been a year since you’ve been gone It seems like yesterday We sat beside your bedside Our hearts were crushed and sore In tears we watched you sinking We watched you fade away And though our hearts were breaking We knew you could not stay You left behind some aching hearts That loved you most sincere We never shall, nor ever will Forget that you were here. Forever cherished,

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COMING EVENTS

To our wonderful daughters Angela and Naomi, terrific sonsin-law Chris and Bob and precious granddaughter, Victoria, thank you for the fabulous surprise on Oct. 23. All our love, Brian and Rona

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FACE

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Robert Donald Ramsbottom

Helen Mary (nee Mahon) Gemmill

IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER

Helen entered into rest on Monday, Nov. 1, 2010, in hospital in Ottawa, at the age of 75 years. She was the beloved wife of Joseph E. Gemmill, loving mother of Joe Gemmill and Linda Gemmill and grandmother of Dillon and Denver Gemmill. Helen will be sadly missed by her brother Mike (Jean) Mahon, brother-in-law Stanley White, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. She was predeceased by her sisters Loretta White, Dorothy Moss and Anna O’Reilly and brothers Bernard, Mark, Alphonsus and Jim Mahon. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth, on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Interment, St. Columbkill Parish Cemetery, McDonalds Corners. In remembrance, contributions to the Diabetic Society or Deakin House would be appreciated. CL22100

In hospital, in Perth, surrounded by his family, on Saturday Nov. 6, 2010 Robert Ramsbottom (retir-ed after 32 years of service, Roads Department, County of Lanark) at the age of 71 years. Robert was the son of the late Carrie (Rodger) and Clarence Ramsbottom. Robert was the cherished husband of 41 years to Shirley (Larmon) Ramsbottom, loved and respected father of Russ (Debbie McPherson), grandfather of Carrie and Tyler Ramsbottom, great grandfather of Aidan and Alivia Greer. Dear brother of Stewart (Mary), Leonard (Bonnie) Ramsbottom and Shirley Ramsbottom; he will be fondly remembered by the Larmon family, numerous nieces, nephews and good friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel Tuesday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a reception in the Family Centre. Interment, Pine Grove Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to Pine Grove Cemetery or Lanark County Alzheimer Society would be appreciated.

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Code Arthur Douglas ‘Art’ Code Former reeve of Drummond/North Elmsley Township, ﬁre chief of Lanark Fire Department for 22 years, past president and long-time board member of Lanark Mutual Insurance Company. Art passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010, at Almonte, at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased in October of 2002 by his beloved wife of 52 years, Joyce G. (White), and in 1979 by his son Douglas James Code. Dear brother of Shirley (George ‘Dick’) Warr of Havelock. Art will be sadly missed by his daughter-in-law Dawna Code of Carp, sisters-in-law Joan Skaug and Ruth James, his nieces, nephews, all his family and friends. He was predeceased by his parents Calvin and Violet Code and, in infancy, twin brother Stanley. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark, on Friday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark, or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Lanark Highlands Fire Service held a Service of Remembrance on Thursday, Nov. 4 at 8:15 p.m.

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VINCENT: In loving memory of my dear wife, Irene, who passed away Nov. 15, 2009. My life goes on without you And nothing is the same I have to hold the heartache When someone speaks your name Sad is my heart that loves you Silent the tears that fall Living my life without you Is the hardest part of all You were always there for me Your heart so kind and true And when I ever needed something I always counted on you. Our special years will not return When you and I were together But with the love within my heart I’ll walk with you forever. Always loved and forever missed, Jerry XXXOOO

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Peacefully, with his family by his side, in hospital, Perth, on Thursday, Nov, 4, 2010. William Gilbert Thomas, dear son of the late George and Charlotte Thomas (nee White), in his 84th year. Mr. Thomas was the beloved husband, for 60 wonderful years, to the late Margaret Helen Thomas, who predeceased him in 2009. Dear father to Jean (Bill) Sharpe and Gayle (James Phillips) Truman, both of Perth, Ken Thomas, of Harper, Patricia Thomas, of Manitoulin Island, and Lorne Thomas of Fallbrook. Grandpa will be sadly and profoundly missed by his 7 grandchildren, as well as his great grandson. Bill will always be remembered as a gentleman who loved his family dearly. Bill enjoyed his 15 years with Helen as members of the Perth & District Old Tyme Fiddlers Association. Friends were invited to join Bill’s family at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. A Celebration of Bill’s life took place on Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m., in the O’Dacre Family Chapel, followed by a time of fellowship and refreshment. Interment will follow, at Campbell Cemetery, Balderson. In remembrance, donations to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, would be greatly appreciated. Mr. Thomas’ funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth, 613-267-3082

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BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors many of the French populace were wearing khaki and downed allied airmen wouldn’t be so conspicuous. We hoped we would not have to test that theory. While the rest of the crew got familiar with their assigned positions, Guest, our pilot, taxied Charlie from the dispersal area to the end of the runway. On takeoff, there were 36 aircraft, one after the other. The leader lined up on the left side of the runway and as he roared halfway down the strip, the Number 2 aircraft started down the right side. When the leader was ready to lift off, Number 2 was about halfway down and Number 3 on the left

side was starting to roll forward. As a result, there were always three aircraft rolling down the runway until all 36 aircraft were in the air. As I looked out of my Bendix turret midway down the top of the fuselage, I wondered how we were all going to get airborne without a collision. I said a prayer, and muttered, “Hang in there Charlie,” and with Guest’s urging, we were off. At a predestined position, six aircraft formed up into a “box,” that is two vics of three. The three in the back stepped down slightly to miss the slipstream of the three aircraft ahead. Soon there were six boxes of B-25’s all heading across the channel for the target. Although the boxes were separate, the aircraft in each box were now in tight formation. The reason for the tight formation of six aircraft was twofold. One was to blanket the target with bombs as all were released on command from the leader aircraft. The second reason was to present unified machine gun fire from all the turrets on all six aircraft, when attacked by enemy fighters. However, when antiaircraft guns from below were trained on us, it made a bigger target for them and called for a change in tactics. Consequently, we employed an irregular evasive action pattern

of direction and altitude change keyed to offset the loading, range finding, and firing of the ack-ack guns by the German crews. Most of the time this was successful, except on the actual bombing run. At that time, to get a lethal coverage of released bombs, all the six aircraft had to fly straight and level for a couple of minutes. Not only that, when the bomb bay doors were opened prior to the bombs release, it slowed the aircraft down noticeably. This was the time it seemed the ackack guns below really keyed on us. The term, “the flak was so thick that you could walk on it,” was probably coined on such occasions. I pulled my head down between the two breech blocks of the twin .50-caliber Brownings, and whispered “Hang in there Charlie”. At times the aircraft shuddered when the flack hit, but it always seemed to shrug the flak off like a bear does when bothered by angry bees. Charlie took us on many ops including buzz-bomb sites hidden in wood lots in France, heavily defended bridges at Venlo, Zwolle, and Roermond in Holland, and tank and troop concentrations near Aachen in Germany. Charlie flew us with another 1,000 planes and gliders full of troops on that ill-fated mission to Arnhem (Remember “A Bridge Too Far?”), and Charlie brought us

home from a night mission where we dropped huge chandelier flares to light up the targets for lower flying Mosquitoes on the Seine River crossings. It was that night, too, that an Me 410, the latest of the Luftwaffe night fighters, picked us up and engaged us in a running battle all along the French coast, till he broke off the engagement and we headed home by way of the Cherbourg Peninsula. Charlie stood up well that night to the violent, evasive action, including a steep dive at well over 643 kilometres per hour, the B-25’s maximum speed, that was required to escape. On the way down, I muttered as I had so many times before, “Hang in there Charlie,” and it did. I like to think that our faithful friend, Charlie, survived the war and ended up in some peaceful war museum. The truth is, however, that after we completed our tour and left Belgium for England, an Aussie pilot got fogged in over the Melsbroek airfield in Belgium and upon trying to land, crashed into some parked aircraft and wrote poor Charlie off. We thought Charlie deserved more than that.

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The Perth Community Choir production of Sweeney Todd continues this week at the Mason Theatre at PDCI with shows tonight (Nov. 11) as well as Nov. 12 and 13. Tickets are available from Tickets Please (Jo’s Clothes, 39 Foster St.), by calling 613-264-6434 or by visiting www. ticketsplease.ca. Ryan Holland photo

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Historical society remembers heritage. We welcome hearing from residents of Perth or the neighbouring townships, the only requirement is an interest in history. November would be an appropriate time to visit the Hall of Remembrance at the Perth-UponTay, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 (26 Beckwith St.) in Perth. For more information on the Hall of Remembrance, call 613-267-4400, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Perth Historical Society is dedicated to learning about and popularizing our history, as a forum for discussion and celebration of our rich area heritage and culture. The meetings are open to the public, on the third Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., at the Matheson House, Perth Museum (11 Gore St. E.). There is a “toonie fee” for admission. For more information, visit www.perthhs. org. Submitted by the Perth Historical Society.

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Members and sponsors of the Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s Back Campus Revitalization Project posed for a photo before the Turkey Bowl game between PDCI and Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute on Oct. 10. The five-year project is currently in year three, and generates nearly $20,000 annually towards upgrades and enhancements for the athletic facility and programs at PDCI. The main upgrades to date include a digital, wireless scoreboard, four sets of portable bleachers, and track and field renovations and improvements. From left: Steve Scott, Emily Gray, Kevin Bellamy, Mitchell Pierman, Jed Bowes, Jason Schooley, Megan Schooley, Richard Schooley, George McLennan, Sarah Morgan and Tristan Morgan. Submitted photo

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Appropriately for the month of November, the Perth Historical Society’s presentation for our Nov. 17 meeting will honour Canadians who participated in the European theatre in the Second World War. Tim Zander, history teacher at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute, will do a presentation on PDCI students’ involvement in last spring’s ‘Victory in Europe, 65th Anniversary National Student Tour’ of Second World War battlefields. Twenty-five PDCI students participated in anniversary ceremonies recognizing the May 1945 liberation of the Netherlands (and honouring the fallen). The students toured battlefields and related Second World War sites in the Netherlands, France and Belgium, including famous sites such as Nijmegen and Arnhem. The students’ contribution did not end in Europe. On their return, in a ceremony in Perth, they made a large donation to the Military Families Fund, which assists military families with unforeseen, immediate needs resulting from service. Zander has guided PDCI students in a range of Perth and area history projects, including the Wall of Valour, a research project into former students who died in the First and Second World Wars, and was awarded the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Heritage Award. Other projects include oral histories, local history documentaries and the creation of school archives, such as the Hall of Excellence, recognizing former students. Zander initiated the first Perth Historica Fair, is a board member of the Perth Legion’s Hall of Remembrance and member of the “Perth 200” anniversary committee. For more information on this event, call 613-264-0094.

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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:

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Reeve Richard Kidd Councillor Ross Trimble Councillor Faye Campbell Councillor Brian Dowdall Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau

Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Ofﬁce 24 hours prior to the meeting BECKWITH TOWNSHIP REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY You’re invited to join us Thursday, November 11th, 2010 - 1:00 P.M. at Beckwith Park, 1319 9th Line Beckwith

Labrador’s Mealy Mountains… make it your virtual destination The Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists’ (MVFN) public lecture series, Biodiversity and Vital Connections for Fauna, Flora, and People, continues on Nov. 18 with the third lecture, “Labrador’s Mealy Mountains… Canada’s Next National Park?”. You do not need to be an expert to enjoy these presentations, just bring your curiosity or appreciation for wild nature. In this upcoming lecture, our coverage of biodiversity will expand to Labrador and the rugged Mealy Mountains, Canada’s latest proposed national park reserve. This vast 10,700 square kilometre wilderness area rises up more than one kilometre above Lake Melville, east of Goose Bay, and encompasses a stunning array of pristine landscapes, vegetation, and wildlife. It transitions dramatically from mountain tundra to a lush forested landscape, which descends gently toward the coast to meet the frigid waters of the Labrador Sea. Here, one also finds the

wunderstrand, a spectacular 50-kilometre stretch of unbroken sandy beach recorded in Viking sagas of exploration along the Atlantic coast. MVFN is pleased to welcome Doug Harvey, chief of new park proposals, Park Establishment Branch, Parks Canada, as our tour guide for the Mealy Mountains. He will tell us how a national park is born, let us in on where Parks Canada is now working to make new national parks, and also reveal why the Mealy Mountains are so special and what may be in the cards for their future. Explore the spectacular landscape, flora and fauna of the Mealy Mountains with Harvey in his presentation Thursday, Nov. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Almonte United Church (106 Elgin St., Almonte). All are welcome ($5 fee for non-members). For further information, please contact MVFN’s program chair, Cathy Keddy, at 613-257-3089.

Topics Include: • Tax status of supplies (including zero-rating) • Real property • GST/HST registration and the small supplier requirements • Remitting the GST/HST • Recovering the GST/HST • Exempt supply — If a particular supply does not fall within an exemption set out in the legislation, it is subject to the GST/HST. • Recapture of ITCs • HST transitional rules • Publications This information session is open to all members of the public. PRIVATE ROADS GRANTS The Council of the Township of Beckwith is inviting Private Road Associations or delegated individuals who reside on a private road where there is no formal association to apply for a grant to assist with improvements and maintenance of private roads. Additional information and application forms are available at the Municipal Office or may be obtained by visiting the Township’s website at : www.twp.beckwith.on.ca. Completed applications must be received by the Chief Administrative Officer before December 31st, 2010. Additional information on the Private Roads Grant Program may be obtained by contacting Cynthia Moyle, CAO.

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HST Information Session The Lanark County Federation of Agriculture in partnership with the Township of Beckwith is hosting a HST Information Session, presented by Revenue Canada. Thursday November 18th, 2010, 8:00 p.m. at Beckwith Township Council Chambers, 1702 9th Line Beckwith

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Tom Bowes and Dr. Ross McLean to present at ski club AGM will be a presentation by Tom Bowes and Dr. Ross McLean, two of our club’s founders, describing their 7,000-kilometre cycling adventure. Bowes and McLean travelled from the Pacific to the Atlantic, raising funds for Canadian Tire Jumpstart, a community-based, charitable program that helps kids in financial need participate in organized sports and recreational activities. The presentation will take place following a short business meeting that will review the TVCCSC’s activities over the past year. Plans for the upcoming season will be unveiled, including the loppet that will take place on Jan. 30, 2011. Join us on Monday, Nov. 15 for an evening of cross-country skiing information, refreshments, fun and friendship. For more information, contact Brad Mills at 613-267-5967. Submitted by the Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club.

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The Tay Valley Cross Country Ski Club (TVCCSC) will be holding its 38th annual general meeting and social evening on Monday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Dufferin Square boardroom (105 Dufferin Ave. Hwy. 7, above the Sears store). All are welcome to attend. As you arrive you can view a display of professionally produced ski-training videos. Club memberships will be available for renewing and new members. It will give you access to the complete network of ski trails located at Murphys Point Provincial Park for the upcoming season. Memberships are $50 per family, $40 per adult and $25 per student. The Nov. 15 meeting is an opportunity to meet with other cross-country ski enthusiasts in the region, and have your say in the direction and planning of the club’s activities. There are opportunities for involvement in the club executive as well. The highlight of this year’s meeting

AID FOR ALGONQUIN Perth Lioness Joan MacIntosh, Algonquin College Perth campus chair Lana March, Perth campus cabinet member Doug James and Lioness Verna Poole pose for a photo on Oct. 20 at the Perth Lions Hall. The Perth Lioness Club raised $10,000 that will go towards the building of the Perth campus of Algonquin College. Andrew Snook photo

Taking time to remember on Nov. 11 I hope as you read this that you will attend, or have attended, the Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph. The parade forms up at the Legion at 10 a.m., returning to the Legion after for an afternoon of friendship and visitations. The Victory dinner begins at 6 p.m., preceded by cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. The yard sale was a great success. We thank you all for your donations, either for the sale or for the breakfast, all the volunteers for their time and effort, and to all those who purchased the items for our fundraiser.

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STEELE 244 Legion Scene “To belong is to serve” Nov. 14 - Poem, poster and essay awards. Nov. 17 - Veterans’ appreciation afternoon Nov. 18 - Service bureau officer John Morrison visits Nov. 20 - Roast beef and pork dinner at 6 p.m. with music. Tickets at $15 each are available at the branch or at Brankin Plumbing. Lest we forget.

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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago

Bump in the night is a meteorite!

wo weeks ago today (Wednesday), a considerable number of Perth and area residents reported hearing an “explosion” type of noise, followed by a bright light that lit up the night sky. This phenomenon went largely unexplained until late last week, when Dr. Ian Halliday, a research officer for the National Research Council in Ottawa, confirmed that a fireball (meteorite) had passed over the area about 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night. “The fireball was on a south-tonorth trajectory and passed within 30 miles west of Ottawa,” stated Halliday. Halliday went on to say that, as of yet, the meteorite has not been found, and he believes that it probably never will be discovered. “We believe it landed in Renfrew County or northern Quebec, in some very rough terrain,” he said. Although only a small number of residents witnessed the flash of light, Halliday noted that the glare lasted about four or five seconds and was much brighter than moonlight. The brightness of the fireball, as explained by Halliday, resulted when the object interacted with the air. If the fireball starts to disintegrate, then particles begin to burn and more light is evident. “The noise which some people heard is actually a sonic boom caused by objects travelling faster than the speed of sound. In this case, it shows that the fireball was getting down through the atmosphere,” he noted. This explanation is consistent with the reports that some residents felt their homes shake, along with rattling of doors and windows. “The frequency of meteorite

sightings is relatively common all over the world. In this area, we receive information about observations every few months,” stated Halliday.

Halloween bomb scare A Toronto-bound Voyageur bus made an unexpected stop in Perth on Halloween, after Toronto police reported a bomb had been placed onboard the vehicle. According to Perth OPP, the Toronto Metropolitan Police received an anonymous telephone call stating a bomb had been placed aboard the 4:30 p.m. bus travelling from Ottawa to Toronto. The call from Toronto Metro Police was received at the OPP Perth detachment about 5:15 p.m., and the bus was stopped in front of Patterson’s Restaurant shortly thereafter. A thorough search of the vehicle, passengers and luggage carried out by members of the OPP bomb disposal squad failed to produce the bomb. As a result of the search, passengers were delayed about four hours before being transferred to another bus. The vehicle was later stored at the OPP station and another inspection was carried out on Thursday, but again, the bomb failed to materialize.

Three hundred attend all-candidates meeting About 300 people attended an all-candidates night at Perth and District Collegiate Institute last week to hear local municipal election candidates address the issues. It was one of the largest turnouts at an all-candidates meeting in Perth in recent history. Mayoral candidate William Armstrong said he would not

make any election promises. “I will endeavour to do the best I can,” he told the audience. Armstrong said he supports the establishment of a commercial store in the downtown-core area, but if the current plan should not materialize, he said, he would support a feasible alternative plan. Tony Noonan, also a mayoral candidate, called for teamwork at town hall and said the heritage aspect of the community must be maintained along with industrial growth. “We’ve got a great future and a great many things to do,” Noonan told the audience. “If I didn’t feel qualified, I wouldn’t be here tonight,” mayoral candidate Lowell Yorke told the large crowd. Yorke stuck to the issues during his speech and said the town may not have the right solution on the downtown-core project. “Yes, we need a food store, but the core isn’t the right place,” he said. On the question of a traffic bypass for Perth, all three candidates said they would make attempts to obtain funding for an alternate traffic route. On the proposed widening of Drummond Street, Noonan and Armstrong came out in favour, with Armstrong saying council unanimously agreed with the recommendation of the town engineer. Yorke said he would work with council and street residents to reach a solution that is fair to all the taxpayers of Perth.

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Millard Electric awarded government contract It was announced today that the Millard Electric Ltd., Perth, has been awarded a contract from the Dominion Government, in the amount of $34,353.40, for 16 100-foot aluminum masts and accessories.

Sewage treatment plant recommended for Perth In a report from the Ontario Water Resources Commission, it was recommended that the Town of Perth should consider the installation of a sewage treatment plant. Although pressure has been brought on the town council for the past number of years and surveys have been made by the council, the only hold-up on the project was the large amount of money involved. It is estimated that if a plant is built, the cost would be $500,000 to the taxpayers as, at the present time, the government

MARRIED Rodger-Miller - On Saturday, Oct. 8, 1960, at Calvin United Church, Bathurst, by Rev. Douglas Ross, Wilma Elizabeth Miller to William Harold Rodger of Lanark. The preceding was originally published in The Perth Courier of Nov. 6, 1985 as the “25 years ago” news.

DIED Bell - At St. Vincent Hospital, Ottawa, on Sunday, Nov. 6, 1960, T.

BORN Mason - On Oct. 18, 1985, to Geoffrey and Carolee Mason, a daughter, Courtney Christena Sturgeon. Stewart - On Oct. 24, 1985, to Bob and Janet Stewart, a daughter, Kayla Marie. Taylor - At Grace Hospital, Ottawa, on Oct. 17, 1985, to Joe and Joanne Taylor, a daughter, Victoria Anne. VanAlstine - At the GWM Hospital, on Oct. 9, 1985, to Harry and Linda VanAlstine of RR 1, Maberly, a son, Byron William.

DIED Herbert - In hospital, on Sunday, Oct. 6, 1985, Leo Alexander Herbert, age 52 years, beloved husband of Suzanne Tremblay. Richmond - In hospital, Perth, on Thursday, Oct. 31, 1985, Isabella Moore, in her 92nd year, wife of the late Frederick M. Richmond. Taylor - In hospital, Ottawa, on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1985, Aaron James Taylor, in his second year, beloved son of Marsha and Calvin Taylor. Wicklum - At Erin, Ont., on Sunday, Oct. 27, 1985, Michael Earle Wicklum, aged 47, dear husband of Margaret Johnston.

A press conference held at town hall on Tuesday confirmed rumours that a Burger King and Tim Horton franchise will be operational in Perth this summer. Representatives from Burger King and Tim Horton Donuts and members of town council were on hand to discuss the finalization of the agreement, which is predicted to generate $1.5 million in revenues after one year of operation and will see close to The preceding was excerpted $400,000 injected into the local from the front page of the Nov. 6, economy through payroll. 1985 issue of The Perth Courier. The location of the joint venture will be on a

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Local hunters reported excellent results on Monday, the opening day of the season, when four deer were weighed in at James Brothers Hardware — two bucks and two does. The best buck was one shot by Calvin Sargeant of RR 5, Perth, near Bennett’s Lake; the other was shot by Len Patterson of Perth, near Christie Lake. The best doe was shot by Lloyd McVeigh of Harper, while the smaller one was brought in by Garnet Ritchie of Perth. The weights and final results will be announced after Nov. 19.

Ernest Bell, beloved husband of the late Annie MacTavish, in his 77th year. Crain - At his home, Sharbot Lake, on Monday, Oct. 31, 1960, William John Crain, beloved husband of Christina Riddell, in his 70th year. MacDonald - At Kingston Hospital, on Sunday, Nov. 6, 1960, Marion Gemmill MacDonald, aged 92 years. Shanks - At Tayview Home, Perth, on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1960, George W. Shanks, formerly of Lanark, in his 75th year.

50,000 square foot piece of land beside Granny Oakes Restaurant. Cost of construction is estimated at $1.3 million. The managing director of MKB Restaurants Limited, Larry Keen, confirmed the building of the two businesses early Tuesday after completing five months of research in the area. The Hwy. 7 site was chosen for the community of 6,000 people which will provide the base of the operation, and for the traffic which passes Perth on Hwy. 7. Keen said traffic studies estimate that 23,000 motorists use Hwy. 7 on a daily basis throughout the year. The Perth site was also chosen for its availability to the public travelling from west to east on the highway. “Travelling from west to east for an hour and a half, all you can buy is blueberries. It’s coming in at a good spot. When you stop to fill the tank, you can fill the belly,” commented Keen. “Our target date for opening is Victoria Day weekend in May, with construction starting as soon as the frost is out of the ground, hopefully in March. We will be opening in June at the latest,” stated Keen. The construction of the two businesses in Perth is the fourth step by the companies to introduce the operations into communities with a smaller population base. The development of similar operations in Brockville in 1981 and in Smiths Falls last year paved the way for the development in smaller communities.

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he works committee reported to town council that vehicular traffic on Drummond Street West continues to increase each year. The paved portion of the roadway is wide enough for two cars, but it presents difficulties if two cars meet at the same time when there are pedestrians on the same part of Drummond Street. This area is drained by open ditches and there are no pedestrian walks. It is recommended that the town clerk be authorized to obtain information and such assistance as may be available from the Ontario Department of Highways about the possibility of having both the street allowance and the travelled portion of the roadway widened from Dufferin Street to the CPR tracks. The committee also recommended that gravel be applied to the following streets as soon as possible: Glenview Crescent, Gore Street West, Elliott Street, McLean Boulevard, Halton Street, Robinson Street and such other streets as, in the opinion of the works committee, require additional gravel at this time of year.

work and see how plans develop because right now, nobody knows what the final design for the downtown core will look like,” said council candidate Phil Aston. “I don’t want just a grocery store (in the core),” said council candidate Eric Devlin, who said he can offer “fairness in dealings with everybody and ability to make a decision.” Perth, said council candidate Wayne James, “is suffering some serious growing pains.” The new council, noted James, must work with surrounding townships to form an annexation plan. “We also need to work toward more senior citizen housing in Perth,” he added. “I am my own man; elect me and I will be your man on council,” said candidate Brad Kyle. He also noted that, “Council should not make decisions in a vacuum,” and urged more public input into the decision-making process. Lana March called for a full review of the downtown-core plans “with input from the public.” Drummond Street should remain residential, she said, and library hours should be extended. March also said she supports the Perth Museum. “It’s obvious we have a traffic problem,” stated candidate Richard Schooley, who said he would actively seek provincial support for an alternate traffic route. Noting he has had “realistic exposure” to town council, Schooley said he would be “vigilant” with regard to day care and would propose an enhanced tree-planting program. Dr. Gordon Smyth told the crowd there is a serious need for low-cost housing, and suggested a regular survey of public opinion on issues. Smyth came out in support of annexation and a traffic bypass for the community. “I have solutions and definite answers (to issues),” commented Terry Stewart. “Teamwork,” he said, “is an essential element in your choices for council.” Housing mixed with retail is needed for the core, he said. “Perth needs experienced representation on council,” said candidate Norman Turner. “Perth is now at the crossroads and the decisions we make today will affect the destiny of the town for years to come.”

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VICTORY IN MOTION Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s senior girls’ basketball team battled Almonte District High School in the semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 4 at PDCI. The Blue Devils defeated Almonte by a score of 58-21. The Blue Devils’ high scorers were Alyssa Edmonds with 24 points and Montana Timmons with 17 points. PDCI played the undefeated Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) RedHawks in a best-of-three final. The Courier went to print before the scores from the games were available. (Left) PDCI’s Michelle Boyer moves the ball up court. (Middle) PDCI’s Emily Gray charges into Almonte end for a layup. (Right) PDCI’s Montana Timmons successfully converts a free-throw attempt during first-quarter action. Andrew Snook photos

Blue Wings soar to first place on the road BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings completed a three-game road trip on a high note, picking up wins in Almonte on Nov. 6, and in Arnprior on Nov. 7. The wins came after a hardfought loss to Ottawa West on Nov. 4, where the Wings were defeated by a score of 6-4. “We got four out of six points and we could have got a point against Ottawa West, they scored with two minutes to go,” said Blue Wings’ head coach Steve Sundin. “Overall it was a pretty good weekend.” With the two road wins, Perth (11-6-1-0) reclaimed first place in the Valley Division from Arnprior (10-5-2). One welcome arrival for the Blue Wings was Brett Lewan-

dowsky, who suited up for the game against Arnprior on Nov. 7. Lewandowsky scored a key goal in the Blue Wings’ much-needed victory against the Packers. “It (the turning point in the game) was Lewandowsky’s goal with 44 seconds to go in the second period to make it 3-2 turning point,” Sundin said. “He came tonight and really added to the team. With all the injuries we’ve had…we’re still hurting a little bit. I’ve got some guys that are playing but they’re playing hurt. Now I can sit guys and get them some of the rest they need.” Another key turning point in the game came from Perth’s Ben Minkus, who scored a shorthanded goal at the start of the third period to make the score 4-2 and secure Perth’s lead. “Arnprior is tough at home,”

Sundin said. “I think we took the wind out their sails with the late goal in the second and the early short-handed goal in the third.” On Nov. 6, Perth dominated Almonte, peppering the Thunder goaltenders with 72 shots on goal. Sundin said that he knew his team was all over Almonte, but was surprised at the final shot count. “We had a good game Saturday night…I find it (the shot count) a little bit extravagant, but if that’s what they say,” he said. “I’ve never been involved in a game with 72 shots before.” According to the EOJHL website, Perth outshot Almonte 72-30 in a 6-2 lopsided victory for the Wings. Perth’s next game will be at home against the Stittsville Royals on Friday, Nov. 12.

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Perth goaltender Troy Anderson shuts down Almonte forward Patrick Imbesi during the opening period of Saturday night’s Jr. B matchup in Almonte. Anderson stopped 26 of 28 shots and Dan Weir picked up his ninth and 10th goals of the year to help the Blue Wings to a 6-2 win over the Thunder. Nevil Hunt photo

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With time running out, the Cougars gained momentum, scoring twice in the final 19 seconds of regulation. Jordan scored, with help from Umpherson, with 19 seconds left in the game, then Anderson scored a nice goal on a breakaway goal in the final second of play, but it was too late. Jones’ fantastic play was acknowledged as he took home the hard-working, hardhat. On Nov. 6, the Cougars were back in Lanark to play host for an important game against the Stittsville No. 2 Rams. The Cougars won 10-1. The visitors lacked a goalie to start the game, so the teams opted to play six-on-six hockey (no goaltenders), which made for some interesting hockey. The Cougars picked up three empty-net goals from Bailey (assisted by Jordan), Reesor (assisted by Jakob Noonan) and Umpherson (assisted by Austin Topping and Mullville). The Rams goalie arrived during the first period and five-onfive hockey resumed. The Cougars scoring continued with goals from Jordan (assisted by Bailey) and Kendra Parks (assisted by Topping and Jones) to end the period. Umpherson sparked the second-period scoring for the Cougars, on a pass from Anderson, picking up his second goal of the game. Topping impressed the fans when he carried the puck up the ice, shot, then picked up his own rebound for the goal. Umpherson, completed his hat-trick on a pass from Josh Armstrong. Matthew Cardinal scored the final goal of the second period from Parks and Armstrong. In the third period, Ethan Hofstatter played a key role in keeping the Rams out of the Cougars’ defensive zone. The lone Cougar goal of the period was scored by Parks, assisted by Jones and Cardinal. Parks took home the hard-working, hardhat.

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(25-7, 25-10, 25-15) to move on to the finals. Perth will battle High school football action Notre Dame Catholic High School (NDCHS) for the championship In junior boys’ football playoff on Nov. 10 (time yet to be deter- action, SJCHS was defeated in mined). the semifinals by NDCHS by a In junior boys’ volleyball play- score of 21-0. off action, SJCHS lost to

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ing the hard-nosed, tough play of Philadelphia Flyers defenceman Chris Pronger. “His nickname is ‘Moose’ and it’s appropriate,” Sundin said. “He always comes up with a big hit, or big goal when need it, I can’t say enough good things about him.” Emmerton said that his goal is to lead the Blue Wings to another Valley Division championship this season, and win the EOJHL championship. Once the season is over, Emmerton plans to continue playing pick-up hockey for fun with friends. He said that the best advice he can give young players moving up in the system is to not take the game too seriously. “Just make sure you always have fun,” he said.

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When most drivers see moosewarning signs on the road, then tend to wake up and keep their eyes on the road. That’s probably the case for the opponents of the Perth Jr. B Blue Wings, when they see Adam “Moose” Emmerton hit the ice for a shift. The 21-year-old, defenceman is playing his final year in the EOJHL, and his first year as captain of the Blue Wings. “It’s exciting,” Emmerton said. “I get more involved with the team, the younger guys look up to me for leadership.” The hard-hitting, Kanata-native, was picked up by Perth after playing two years in the former CJHL (now CHL Tier 1) with the Kanata Stallions. Emmerton said that he decided to leave because he was no longer enjoying hockey the way he used to. “It just got too be too much, too competitive every day,” he said. “I just like to have fun.” Although Emmerton likes to have fun, that doesn’t mean he fools around on the ice. He was awarded the Defenceman of the Year award for the Valley Division in the 2009-10 season, and helped his team win the division

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Saint John Catholic High School’s Andrew Campbell, Tyler Lamont and Matt Larabie tackle a Notre Dame Catholic High School football player during semifinal action at Beckwith Field on Nov. 4. NDCHS that same year, Emmerton’s fa- defeated SJCHS by a score of 21-0 to advance to the final against Almonte this week. Katie Mulligan photo vourite hockey memory to date. Steve Sundin, head coach and general manager for the Blue Wings, said that he will be a tough guy to replace next season. “He’s a fantastic kid, a pleasure to coach,” he said. “Reminds me of a Daniel Alfredsson type of Amy Millar qualifies High school volleyball NDCHS in the semifinals in four leader, says very little but goes out and leads by example on the ice. The Millar family will be hitIn senior boys’ volleyball play- games (19-25, 25-22, 17-25, 20-25). When the money is on the line, ting the International Show off action, Perth and District NDCHS will battle Carleton Place you can count on Emmerton.” Jumping Competitions in To- Collegiate Institute (PDCI) de- High School for the juniors’ chamHe may be an Alfredsson type ronto in full force this week. feated Saint John Catholic High pionship on Nov. 10 (time yet to be of leader, but he grew up idolizPerth’s Amy Millar finished School (SJCHS) in three games determined).

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Tuesday, Nov. 16 • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County will host its annual appreciation dinner at 6 p.m. at the Civitan Club of Perth (County Road 43). RSVP by Nov. 2. Call 613-283-0570 or email jmiller@ bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca. • Join the Perth Historical Society for a memorable tour of “The Canadian European War Memorials in France and Belgium, with Students of the PDCI” by Tim Zander. Perth Museum (11 Gore St.) at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $2. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host line dancing at the Ferguson’s Falls Hall at 11 a.m. and Wii bowling from 1 to 2:30 p.m. For more information, call 613-259-5447.

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Saturday, Nov. 13 • The Snow Road Snowmobile Club will be hosting a breakfast fundraiser from 8 to 11 a.m. at the clubhouse (1106 Gemmills Rd.). Everyone is welcome to attend. • The Children’s Christmas Shop at the Snowflake Bazaar will take place at Farrell Hall at 10 a.m. Children aged 10 and under can shop for Christmas presents for their families (All presents are $1). No parents allowed in the children’s section, a helper will assist the children through the shop. • The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 in Perth is hosting its Birthday Jamboree — It’s a pajama party! Music starts at 2 p.m. Open doors from 2 to 6 p.m. All musicians are welcome. • The Single Parent Support Group will meet from 1 to 4 p.m. at 30 Bennett St. (Carleton Place). There will be free child care, but everyone attending ust call to register at 613-259-2182 or 1-866762-0496.

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Maple Grove Elementary School its birthday party with entertainment starting at 2 p.m. All in Lanark from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. musicians are welcome. A light COME AND JOIN US AT: Thursday, Nov. 18 St. Paul’s lunch will be served. Glad Tidings • The Perth Bible Hour will • The Guatemala Stove Project United Church take place from 7 to 8 p.m. at Benefit Dance will be held at 7 25 Gore Street West Pentecostal Church Rev. Alan P. Boyd, M.A,, Th.M. The Stewart School’s library. p.m. at Farrell Hall (186 Gore St. Where we Believe, Belong, Become Director of Music: Brad Mills, Everyone is welcome to attend. E.). Award-winning band Fathead Rev. Lewis Massarelli B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O For more information, contact will be performing with Dave Sunday, Nov. 14 Sunday, Nov. 14 Murray McLeod at 613-267-3012. Balfour and friends opening the 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship • Film Night International pre- dance. The licensed event will 160 Wayside Dr., RR 6, Community Dinner sents Nowhere Boy (United King- have refreshments, auctions and Perth, ON Saturday, Nov. 20 dom, 14A), a portrait of John more. The event will raise funds Church: 613-267-3295 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Lennon’s late-teen years in Liv- to continue building masonry cook See Web page for details of 613-267-2973 erpool, based on a memoir written stoves for families in the western programs - www.gtpcperth.com www.stpauls-uc-perth.org by his half-sister. The showing highlands of Guatemala. Tickets will take place at Premier Cin- are $20 and can be purchased in MABERLY St. Andrew’s ema at 7 p.m. (11 Main St. W., advance at Shadowfax (67 Foster Smiths Falls). Tickets are $10 at the St.) and Coutts and Company (17 GOSPEL HALL Presbyterian Church door. All proceeds go towards the Wilson St. E.). The event is for adults “Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to Drummond & North Sts. whom shall we go? thou hast the words of Perth and District Public Library 19 and older and identification is Minister: Rev. Marilyn Savage; eternal life. And we believe and are sure Organist: Ann Savage and Smiths Falls Public Library. required. Call 613-267-5202 for info. that thou art Christ, the Son of the living Sunday, Nov. 14 For info, call 613-267-1224 or visit • There will be a Christmas John 6:68, 69 11:00 a.m. - Worship service and God.” www.filmnightinter national. luncheon and bazaar at St. Sunday Meetings Sunday school multi-age blogspot.com. 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread James the Apostle Anglican program. Nursery available. • The Active Seniors Koalition Church (12 Harvey St.) from 11 11:15 a.m. Sunday School Coff ee hour Friday mornings (ASK) will host a shuffleboard a.m. to 2 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Gospel Meeting 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. event at Watsons Corners Hall at 11 Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21 a.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. For Please check the website for info on Prayer Meeting and Bible Study • The Watsons Corners Hall information, call 613-259-5447. youth group, Bible studies and other Thursdays, 7 p.m. • The Active Seniors Koalition Christmas Shopping Party will ministries, www.standrewsperth.com. Perth Bible Hour in the Stewart Audio loop system • 613-267-2481 School library. For transportation, (ASK) will host line dancing at the take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A warm welcome to all! call 613-267-3012 or 268-2616 Middleville Community Centre Tuesday, at 11 a.m. For more information, call 613-259-5447. Nov. 23 • The Butterfly Fan Club, Perth • Scott Woods and District Breast Cancer Sup- Old Time Christport Group, will host its monthly mas will take meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the place at 7 p.m. at Perth Family Health Centre (33 Farrell Hall (186 Lewis St.). Gore St. E.). All proceeds will go Friday, Nov. 19 towards the ABC radiation oncologist Jason Pantarotto, to treat two • The Lanark Lodge Christmas Hall in Bolingtumors located on her spine. Bazaar will take place from 10 broke. Tickets Before CyberKnife, Krista’s only options were brain a.m. to 3 p.m. in Lanark (115 at Shadowfax surgery (she has had 5 to remove other tumors) or Christie Lake Rd.). (67 Foster St.), Nicolas five-week courses of daily radiation treatment that The Wordsmith Saturday, Nov. 20 Ruszkowski could damage not only her tumors, but healthy tissue • The Christmas Nostalgia Toys (22 Bedford St.), as well. 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Valerie Agar of Perth can see Christmas coming through one of her festively decorated wreaths at the Christmas in the Valley Craft Show on Nov. 5, at the Almonte and District Community Centre. Sam Cooley/Canadian Gazette photo

Halloween celebrations was full of fright and Groovy rhythms pulsdelight, several people ing through the ears, expressed disappointlight patterns dancing on ment that the field of the walls and a jumble of screams had been restudents masquerading moved. as a multitude of charStudents from each acters - from a banana house signed up to to a bumblebee, Minnie participate in other Mouse to Peter Pan activities hosted by the such was the scene at student council. These the St. John Catholic included a decorating High School Fancy Pants contest, in which the Costume Party, held atrium pillars were Thursday, Oct. 28. bedazzled in orange and The whole week leadblack streamers, pictures ing up to Halloween was of ghosts, black celebrated with a handful cats and jack-o-lanterns. of activities and interThere was also a pumphouse competitions. Spartan Scene kin-carving contest and The first was the the anticipation of an annual after-school trip to Saunders Farm. Though the night obstacle course, which was postponed

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due to bad weather. One particular challenge displayed St. John etiquette at its finest. Participants, each with their hands tied behind their back, had to eat through a pie plate of whipped cream to a piece of bubblegum, then blow a bubble and race across the cafeteria to press a Staple’s Easy Button. Perth was a busy place Thursday night with both the Perth and District Collegiate Institute and SJCHS dances. At St. John, we rocked to the tunes of DJ Ham, clad in our best Halloween costumes. For admission, students could donate five items to the food bank and be admitted for half price, or donate 10 items to get in free. Finally, the week ended with a dressdown day. Though the house standings have yet to be calculated, all houses participated with enthusiasm and spirit.

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The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who attended our

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Sylvia Bochart takes a moment to pose with her granddaughter Vivian Breckenbridge, 3, at the Sacred Heart Fall Bazaar held at Foy Hall on Oct. 16. The proceeds from the bazaar went towards the upkeep of the Sacred Heart Church at 86 Princess St. in Lanark. Andrew Snook photo

Westport Lions Club news Members of the Westport Lions Club have a busy schedule lined up for the coming weeks, and a number of recent projects have been completed. The annual White Cane canvass was very successful with a total of $771.15 collected, and the club appreciated the efforts of all who participated. Jim McGlade reported that the vision screening at St. Edward’s school has been carried out, and an additional screening was scheduled to take place at Rideau Vista Public School on Oct. 19. The program has been very beneficial and well received by students, teachers and parents, and has been a means of detecting problems at an early stage. On Halloween night, the Lions’ mobility van was to be parked at the corner of Bedford Street and

Church Street, in front of Ingers, and a number of members were ready to give out treats to all the little spooks and goblins. The club was privileged to welcome Bob Brophy, a summer resident of the Narrows Lock area, to the meeting and receive a donation of $1,000 for the mobility van. These funds were raised during the summer at a number of events and were earmarked for a worthwhile project. During the business meeting, it was decided the “Shoot For Cash” event held at the arena for the Westport Jr. B hockey club would be endorsed up to a limit of $1,500. Also, the amount of $500 will be given in support of the Westport Food Bank. A ticket has been purchased from the Lions club in Orleans as it celebrates 40 years of service to its community.

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Members appreciate the ongoing support of the Leeds Transit over the years, and the idea was brought forth of a plaque of appreciation to be purchased to recognize this. Most recently, it contributed the cost and installation of new seats for the van. As the Christmas season is approaching, it was announced that the annual distribution of Christmas cakes will take place on Dec. 4 and 5. Seniors and shutins welcome this yearly visit from their friendly Lions in the area. Saturday, Nov. 27 has been set for the annual Santa Claus parade, and Dale Lyon has stepped up to the plate to oversee this popular event. This year’s theme will be “Westport, The Christmas Village.” Lyon is asking for the support and help of his fellow Lions to be on hand to accept non-perishable food items for our local food bank.

Thank you to Mr. Hans Moor for providing us with an informative and entertaining keynote presentation.

Special thanks to the following people who contributed to the evening: Jack McTavish – President, Perth & District Chamber of Commerce Kirsten Coughler, Chamber volunteer Abbey Ramsey – O Canada Wayne Cavanagh, 92.3 Jack FM • Brian Perkin, Lake 88.1 Joan Adam, Blair & Son Inc. • Scott Blair, Blair & Son Inc Cathie McCabe of Kelly’s Floral Market Home Décor & Gifts -- Table Centrepieces Sheri Linseman, Apropos – Podium Decor Kirk Lidbetter ,Lidbetter Solutions Shelley Montreuil, Strategic Media Solutions Glenn Tunnock, Tunnock Consulting Marsha Rivington & Staff at Code’s Mill on the Park

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