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Tay Valley forms ATV task force

No charges during RIDE Program Perth Police performed a RIDE Program on Craig St. last Saturday. More than 100 vehicles were stopped during the program, but police say no alcohol-related charges were laid.

Don’t forget to Skate the Lake on Jan. 29 Portland’s Skate the Lake international speed skating marathon is scheduled to be held on the Big Rideau on Jan. 29. This year marks the seventh anniversary of the event, which will feature two 5-kilometere races, one for children and one competitive, a 10-km race, a 5x1km relay race and a 25-km race. Relay teams are encouraged to dress up, as a prize will be awarded to the best-dressed team. Even those who don’t own speed skates can participate, and fireworks will be set off at the end of the evening. Everyone is welcome to come out and watch, or participate, in the events.

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BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com The Township of Tay Valley formed an eightmember task force earlier this month to determine whether All-Terrain Vehicles should be allowed to operate on municipal roads in the township. Currently, it is illegal for ATVs to be driven on any roads within township boundaries. The task force is comprised of Tay Valley councillors and residents, along with nonvoting advisors from the OPP and the township’s department of public works. The taskforce will make recommendations to council regarding the pros and cons of allowing ATVs on township roads by April 30, 2011. Resident Rob Pierman has been pushing to have ATVs made legal on township roads since last summer. He presented a 700-signature petition to Tay Valley council last October, and is now a member of the task force. “I would just like the bylaw to be passed for people that are Tay Valley township taxpayers to be able to drive on Tay Valley township roads,” said Pierman. “If it works in other municipalities, why not ours?” Pierman, an ATV owner, said it is difficult to operate an ATV on the trails in Tay Valley because roads must sometimes be crossed or driven along to get from one trail to the next. Local youth talent Emily Richardson took to the stage during Perth’s Got Talent III on Because it is illegal to drive on the roads, riders Saturday night at the Perth Studio Theatre. Richardson, a well-known talent in the local must use a truck to drive their ATV to the desired music community, was joined by 15 other acts throughout the night at the theatre. See ‘Tay Valley forms’, Pg. 2 Ryan Holland photo

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Town needs economic plan says chamber BY CATHY JAMES Perth Courier

Breaking the silence More than 200 Lanark County residents and professionals attended a working day at Farrell Hall on Jan. 12 dedicated to discussing suicide. 3

Perth councillors were recently reminded that economic development was a popular election platform, and it’s time to follow through on that promise. At the Jan. 11 committee-ofthe-whole meeting, the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce handed council an 11-page report, outlining why the town needs to develop and implement an economic development strategy. Classic Festival Theatre artistic director Laurel Smith conducted and presented this report on behalf of the chamber, making the group’s stance known. “We are reminding councillors that they discussed exploring an economic plan should they get elected into council,” she said. “As illustrated by this report, the time

appears ripe for the development of a new economic development strategy for the town.” The report’s purpose was to analyze Perth’s economic circumstances, followed by recommendations on how to improve the situation. To complete the report, Smith reviewed town reports, researched tourism trends and interviewed town staff and councillors, as well as business owners and residents. Smith outlines the town’s strengths, which range from a good quality of life to strong branding, but its weaknesses are worrisome. “We are facing a dual combination of low growth and high taxes,” Smith told councillors. “It’s a recipe for non-sustainability.” The report lists 11 short-term

recommendations, including the town’s hiring of an economic development and tourism manager, who would develop and deliver a marketing and economic development strategy. “This person would work to construct a long-term development plan,” said Smith.

Community voices The report suggests that giving community stakeholders a voice will be a key factor when implementing an economic development plan. “An economic summit could be utilized, whereby key stakeholders from a diverse crosssection of the community are consulted to determine the optimal structure for an economic development program through a careful review of best practices,” the report states.

Coun. Jim Graff asked Smith if this is an initiative that would be carried out by the chamber. “This is the town’s responsibility,” replied Smith. “The chamber doesn’t have all the capacities. It should be at the town level, as it’s not just businesscentric.” Graff brought up the report later on in the council meeting. He applauded Smith’s report, and insisted that economic development become a council priority. “Both Carleton Place and Smiths Falls are creating an economic package,” he said. “It’s critical we endorse the action of developing this policy.” He put forward a motion that council refer to Smith’s report at the council’s vision session, which is slated for Jan. 22. Council unanimously passed the motion.

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The owners of Perth’s newest gas After 19-year-old Jenna Maio’s station say they hope to open 24 car accident in Maberly on Jan. 3, hours a day. 4 her dog, who was in the car with her at the time, was nowhere to be found. Maio was travelling back to Ottawa after spending the Christmas holidays with her mother, Sandra MacDonald, in Harwood, which is located on Rice Lake, north of Cobourg. Maio said she crashed into the patio section of the Fall River Pub and Grill in Maberly after falling asleep at the wheel. “I don’t know how it happened, it happened way too fast,” she said. “Before I knew it, I was all mangled up.” Maio’s shih tzu, Danny, survived the crash and fled into The Perth Blue Wings have taken the woods behind the restaurant first place overall in the Metro- as people ran to Maio’s vehicle to Valley Conference after beating see if they could help. the Almonte Thunder and ArnOnce Maio was transported to prior Packers last weekend. 17 the hospital, people began looking

for Danny. But despite the search efforts of Maberly residents, Danny refused to come out of hiding for almost a week. “It snowed, too, and apparently the cop said he ran and swam across the river,” Maio said. Danny’s adventure resulted in at least one swim across the Fall River and six nights spent in the Maberly woods. Finally, on Jan. 9, Greg Crain and his three-year-old son were putting signs along the snowmobile trail when they saw a tiny, white form running along the trail. “I jumped out and tried to catch him,” Crain said. Danny continued to run until he reached the deck of Ken and Sandy Parks’ residence in Maberly, where Theoron and Spencer Parks helped Crain corner Danny and bring him inside. They put him inside a cat Jenna Maio and her shih tzu, Danny, were reunited last week. After carrier to keep him contained a car accident on Jan. 3, Danny spent six nights alone in the woods of Submitted photo See ‘Lost dog found’, Pg. 2 Maberly.

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Perth hosts new reading series kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Two Canadian authors paid a visit to Perth last week to share their latest work. Tish Cohen, national bestselling author, and Quebec author Paul Seesequasis, were featured at the first edition of the Perth Reading Series, which was held at the Factory Grind on Jan. 14. The series is the brainchild of John Pigeau and Michael Glover, Pigeau said. Pigeau, a newspaper writer, said he noticed that while there were many events in the Perth area dedicated to other art forms, literature seemed to be getting left out. “I’m always writing about theatre happenings and music and dance and films, it just seemed to me that there was a lack of literary events,” he said. Pigeau said he kept getting invited to book readings in nearby cities, and he thought Perth’s location made it an ideal alternative to travelling to Kingston or Ottawa. “I thought, ‘why not start one in Perth, sort of in between Kingston and Ottawa,’” he said. The series aims to draw authors from across Canada to Perth and give area residents a chance to hear and meet writers they might not otherwise get to see. It will also give local authors a place to read their work, Pigeau said. Seesequasis, the founding editor of Aboriginal Voices magazine and the winner of the MacLean-Hunter journalism award, read from his book Tobacco Wars on Jan. 14. “It’s great to be part of a new reading series,” he told the crowd. Tobacco Wars puts a spin on the history of colonialism by using traditional myths and an altered version of the Pocahontas story to “turn around the issue of discovery,” Seesequasis said. While he has bypassed Perth while driving along Highway 7, it was Seesequasis’ first visit to the town. “It’s a gorgeous town,” he said. It was also a first visit to Perth for Cohen. Her book, Inside Out Girl, was a Globe and Mail bestseller and another book, Town House, was a regional finalist for the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. She read from her latest work, Delilah Blue, during the reading series.

The book is about Delilah Blue, a from each event will benefit a local 20-year-old woman who moved to Los charity, he said. Angeles from Toronto as a child and wants A regular venue has not yet been to become an artist. Funding her dream chosen. by modeling nude in order to attend art classes for free, she is also coping with her mother’s abandonment and a father who is suffering from Alzheimer’s. Cohen said she enjoys travelling and meeting readers. “I’m just happy to come out and meet people,” she said. The $7 admission charge was destined for the Perth and District Community Food Bank, Pigeau said. He said he hopes to make the series a monthly event in the spring. Proceeds

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Tay Valley forms issues if ATV operators don’t stick to the rules, such as only using roads to get from one trail to the next. “In an ideal world, that’s a nice idea, but in reality, that’s not how it plays out,” she said. McLenaghan said she and other concerned residents of Lanark Highlands will be attending meetings in both Tay Valley township and Lanark Highlands to voice their concerns. “These are off-road vehicles and they are not safe for use on public roads,” she said. “It’s a very large health and safety issue.” Tay Valley Deputy Reeve Susan Freeman is also a member of the task force. She said the group held its ﬁrst meeting on Jan. 10 to look at legislation in other jurisdictions in eastern Ontario that allow ATVs on its roads. They must also determine insurance and liabilities involved in allowing drivers to use township roads. She said the opinions of the public are welcomed. “All of our meetings are public and also, when we announced the task force, we asked for public input,” Freeman said. Pierson said support for the idea is strong. Almost 200 people attended the council meeting last October when Pierman presented his petition, he said. Most of them were older residents. “The majority of people were all between 40 and 70 years old,” he said. Anyone who wants to contribute to the task force is asked to email cao@tayvalleytwp.ca.

Lost dog found and warm him up. They then called MacDonald and Maio to tell them they had found her dog. “I was lying in bed and my mom was right beside me,” Maio said. “My phone went off and she answered it and they were like, ‘do you know the dog, Danny?’” MacDonald said she was amazed that Danny survived. He’s still a puppy and won’t be two years old until July. “How this dog has survived is absolutely incredible,” she said. “I said to Jenna, ‘he must love you to pieces.’” Crain said even Maberly residents had begun to give up hope. “Everybody ﬁgured it was dead by then,” he said. Danny had lost a lot of weight, but was given a clean bill of health after being taken to the vet, MacDonald said.

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No matter where it is held, Pigeau said he is confident other authors will want to come to Perth. “It’s a vibrant cultural spot,” he said.

MacDonald and Maio said they were overwhelmed by the kindness of Maberly residents who did everything they could, both in helping Maio immediately after the accident and looking for Danny. MacDonald, who also spent two days in Maberly looking for Danny, said she gave Crain $100 for ﬁnding him, which he and the Parks family then donated to the Maberly Fire Department. “I couldn’t believe how wonderful they were,” MacDonald said. “It’s the most giving town.” Maio said she received a number of stitches and might have to have plastic surgery for her face and head injuries, but said she is also now recovering and doing well. “I’m doing a lot better and I’m happy that Danny is home,” she said.

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Any person may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed plan of subdivision.

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If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Council of the County of Lanark in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Lanark to the Ontario Municipal Board.

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(Miller / Lockwood Lands Corporation) TAKE NOTICE: An application for approval of a plan of subdivision has been submitted to the County of Lanark, the subdivision approval authority, in accordance with Section 51 of the Planning Act, as amended, and Ontario Regulation 544/06 as amended. The application affects a 42.07-ha parcel of land located in the Pt Lot 20, 21 & 22 Con 2, geographic Township of Bathurst, now in Tay Valley Township, and is located east of Glen Tay Road, south of Tay River and north of Grants Creek. TAKE NOTICE: The application was deemed to be complete by the County of Lanark on January 6th, 2011 as to the prescribed information and material to be provided under subsection 51(17) and (18) of the Planning Act; and the information and material provided is available to the public at the locations identified below under the heading “Additional Information”. TAKE NOTICE: The Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, March 15th, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 217 Harper Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6. At this meeting the developer will be making a presentation on the details of the development proposal and the re-zoning application. DESCRIPTION: The subject property is designated “Rural, Organic Soils, Natural Heritage and Natural Hazard” in the Official Plan of Tay Valley Township and ”Rural, Environmental Protection and Floodplain” in the Tay Valley Township Zoning By-law. NOTE: A Zoning By-law Amendment has been submitted to the Township to re-zone a portion of the Rural, Environmental Protection and Flood Plain lands to Residential Special Exception, Open Space, Flood Plain and Environmental Protection. The proposed subdivision consists of twenty-five (25) single family residential units, two (2) blocks for conservation lands, open space and parkland. Access to all lots is proposed through an internal municipal street connecting to Glen Tay Road to the west.

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Lanark County talks about suicide KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

More than 200 professionals and community members from across Lanark County attended a working day at Farrell Hall in Perth on Jan. 12 to talk about suicide. “I’m guessing that some of us, if not all of us, have been affected by suicide,” Nicki Collins, executive director of Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, told the crowd. “That’s just how the numbers go.” After six youth in and around Lanark County took their own lives last year, Susan Edwards, superintendent of student engagement for the Upper Canada District School Board, and others, began developing the idea of holding a countywide working day to talk about the issue. “This is a first step tonight,” Collins said. “It’s time to break that taboo.” The Lanark County Community Working Day, part of the Our Communities Care Project launched by the school board, is the first of its kind in the area, Edwards said. One of the goals of the meeting was to get people openly talking about suicide. ‘BREAK THE SILENCE’ “Their deaths had a huge impact,” she said. “Let’s break the silence and open the dialogue.” Danka Brewer, an elder with the Shabot Obaadjiwan First Nation, started the meeting off with a prayer. Brewer, who also serves as an elder with the Lanark County sexual assault and domestic violence advisory committee,

said First Nations traditional medicine deals with the whole person, a message she wanted to convey at the meeting. She said suicide prevention is something the whole community needs to work together to achieve. “This is not a culturally specific thing,” she said. “It affects everyone.” The meeting also included a presentation by Dr. Darcy Santor. Santor is a senior research scientist with the Centre for Excellence for child and youth mental health at CHEO and a psychology professor at the University of Ottawa. He said the first step toward preventing suicide involves identifying where to concentrate resources. Because there can be many contributing factors that lead people to commit suicide, Santor said the key is to identify the most prevalent factor, which is mental illness. “There is no single risk factor to explain who is going to commit suicide,” he said. “What do you focus on?” While not all people with a mental illness will necessarily commit suicide, Santor said 91 per cent of people who commit suicide had a mental illness at the time of their deaths. “These data suggest we focus on mental illness,” he said. Community members were given the opportunity to voice concerns and ask questions at the end of the evening. The impact of drugs and alcohol on mental health is a subject that needs more attention in the county, said Perth’s Dr. Manuela

Joannou. “I don’t think young people realize how drugs can contribute to poor mental health,” she said. “I think it’s a huge issue.” Joannou said substance abuse, including smoking marijuana, can greatly affect an individual’s ability to make clear judgments about their mental state. “They don’t understand that it really does interfere with their perception of the world,” she said. Mike Poulin, executive director of Lanark County Mental Health, and Steve Martin, manager of programs for Open Doors, also presented during the workshop. MORE FUNDING NEEDED Martin said one of the barriers to providing people with mental health resources is a lack of funding. “There is a political reality to the world we live in,” he said. “We have to work harder in that domain.” Collins agreed. Since Open Doors’ inception in 1996, referrals have increased by 39 per cent, while base funding has only increased by eight per cent. Open Doors is primarily funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services, Collins said. The increase in referrals means stigma around mental illness is declining and more people are seeking help, but funding hasn’t increased to keep up with the demand, Collins said. “I think there’s a lot more awareness, but more awareness means more people are looking for help,” she said.

Nicki Collins, executive director of Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, speaks to the crowd at the first Lanark County Community Working Day about suicide at Farrell Hall in Perth on Jan. 12. Kassina Ryder photo

In the past three years, the organization has had to eliminate four full-time positions, including a counsellor who specialized in sexual abuse for children less than 12 years of age, and another who specialized in children over 12. The full-time psychological associate position was also eliminated. Now, a psychological associate visits one day a week instead of being on site every day. “We actually have less capacity,” she said. “The demands go up and we have less people that can respond.” RESOURCES AVAILABLE Santor and his team have developed a website for youth

called yoomagazine.com. The magazine features resources for students struggling with suicide or have friends struggling with suicide. Questions can be posted anonymously and are answered by experts. It also contains information for educators. Collins said the information gathered from the working day will be published on the Our Communities Care Project website, www.lcoccp.com., which will also feature a research paper. All of the information will be put toward Lanark County’s first suicide prevention strategy. “It’s ambitious, but it’s our goal,” Collins said.

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It’s that time of year again to begin thinking about renewing your dog licence! The Townships Animal Control By-Law # 2004-502 provides for the annual licensing, regulating and registering of all dogs and imposes a licence fee on all dog owners.

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Where to Purchase a Tag? Dog Tags can be purchased at the Township Ofﬁce using cash, cheque or debit during regular ofﬁce hours Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. If you would like to have your dog tag sent to you in the mail, please send a self addressed stamped envelope along with a cheque made payable to the Township of Lanark Highlands and the following information: • Owners name, address & phone number • Dog’s Name • Breed • Age• Colouring • Sex • Special markings (if any) • Copy of the Micro Chip papers (if applicable) If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the Township.

DID YOU KNOW? Plastic containers with numbers 1-7

can all be recycled, but there are only 4 kinds of ﬁlm plastic that can be recycled in Lanark Highlands: Bread bags, grocery bags, blue newspaper bags, and ‘outer’ milk bags (not the inside bags that hold the milk, just the outer bags.) All other ﬁlm plastic like saran wrap, bubble wrap, cat & dog food bags, Ziploc and plastic bags not listed above must go in the garbage. By carefully sorting your recycling you help the Township produce clean and useful recyclable material that brings in good market value to help pay for municipal waste management. KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!

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NOTICE – Interim Tax Bills The interim tax bills will be mailed to residents during the latter part of January 2011. The ﬁrst installment date will be February 28th, 2011. If you have not received your interim bill by early February or there has been changes to your billing information such as an address change, please contact the Tax Department at the Township ofﬁce.

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Council Meeting Schedule:

Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. - Committee of the Whole Thursday, Jan. 27 at 7:00 p.m. - Council Tuesday, Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. - Committee of the Whole Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. - Committee of the Whole Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. - Council

January 28-31, 2011

Something for everyone ~ kids, families and seniors too. Skating carnival with mascots, costumes, games and prizes. Pancake eating contest, outdoor games, tobogganing, horse-drawn wagon rides, teen movie and pizza night, shufﬂeboard, line dancing, euchre and crokinole tournament. New this year, breakfast with Frosty at noon on Saturday, January 29th at the Lanark Civitan Club, followed by an awesome balloon show . For information, call Pat at 613-259-2220 or watch The Lanark Era for details.

Lanark Village Transfer Station

The Township has now converted the Lanark Village waste disposal site (WDS) from a landﬁll to a transfer station. As a result, all construction & demolition waste and all bulky items must be disposed of at the Middleville WDS at 4686 Wolf Grove Road. The Lanark Village WDS will continue to accept all bagged waste, blue box recycling, used tires & e-waste, clean brush and scrap metal. For more information about waste disposal and waste site hours, please check the Township website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca or call the municipal ofﬁce at 613.259.2398 Ext 249.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS will be in effect for: ALL TOWNSHP ROADS ALL VILLAGE STREETS November 1st, 2010 through April 1st, 2011 No parking between 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. FINE: $25.00 AS PER BY-LAW 2006-666

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Ultramar could run 24 hours a day, owners say Family-run business plans to extend service hours as early as this summer BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Perth could be home to a 24hour gas station as early as this summer, the new owners of the Ultramar gas station on Highway 7 said during the station’s grand opening on Jan. 14. Rakesh and Meena Kumar, the new co-owners of the station, said

they want to get settled into their new business before possibly opening up 24 hours a day. “I need to learn everything still, it’s all new,” Rakesh said. “Once I’m comfortable and we hire a new staff, we’ll go 24 hours. It could happen just before summer.” Members of the Kumar family, including their two children, joined Rakesh’s parents, brother and sister at the grand opening.

Contractors who worked on the station and local councillors also attended the ceremony. Some eager customers were already at the pumps before the ribbon was cut. Perth Coun. Beth Peterkin said she was happy members of the Kumar family will be helping to run the station. Rakesh and Meena’s children, 10-year-old daughter, Maple, and

eight-year-old son, Royal, will both be helping out after school. “We really respect familyrun businesses here in Perth,” Peterkin said. “We’ve been watching the progress and it looks fabulous.” Coun. Jim Graff brought well wishes on behalf of the town. “We wish you every success,” he said. The Kumar family moved to

Perth from Powassan, a little town near North Bay, last March, Rakesh said. They chose to purchase the Ultramar in Perth because of its location on Highway 7. “It’s one of the growing companies out there and it is a good location here,” Rakesh said. “We liked the area and we wanted to live close to Ottawa.”

PERTH COUNCIL BRIEFS BY CATHY JAMES The following are council briefs from the Town of Perth’s committee-of-thewhole meeting, which took place at the Perth Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2011. All council members were present.

Voter turnout drops 13 per cent Despite voter accessibility and a thorough advertising campaign, Perth’s town hall saw a 13 per cent drop in voter turnout for the 2010 municipal election. Town clerk Lauren Walton released a report to council showing that last October’s election only saw 41 per cent of eligible voters cast their ballots, compared to 2006’s turnout of 54 per cent. In 2003, 66 per cent of voters submitted their ballot. The town hired Intelivote, a company that administers a telephone and Internet voting system. This system allowed voters to submit their ballot anytime and from their home. Two and a half hours before the polls were to close on election night, an overloading in the system affected the 33 Intelivote clients across the province. In response, the town extended the voting deadline another hour to ensure lastminute votes were included in the tally. Voters in their 60s made up 26 per cent of the total votes. Meanwhile, voters under 20 and over 90 years of age made up the lowest percentage of the votes. Another set of numbers were also down for the election. Partnering with Montague and Tay Valley townships, as well as receiving a one-time savings cost, the town came $10,000 under budget for the municipal election.

Town in talks with LAWS regarding animal services An animal shelter located down the road from Perth may be the answer to the town’s current animal pound predicament. Late last year the Town of Perth received notice from its animal shelter, Travelling Paws, that it will shut its doors this month. The town has to find a quick solution because any animals found within the town’s boundaries were brought to Travelling Paws. In December the town tendered the job, with a deadline slated for Jan. 19, and the Lanark Animal Welfare Society submitted

a proposal. An organization with existing contracts for Smiths Falls as well as Montague and Drummond/North Elmsley townships, LAWS is well versed in animal control. Councillors were told by staff at their meeting that should LAWS get the job, the eight municipalities which used Travelling Paws want to create one municipal contract with LAWS, as opposed to issuing eight separate agreements. Councillors were told that a facility expansion would be required for LAWS, which is located off County Road 43.

Group asks council to put People First A non-profit organization working to help Lanark County community members approached council, asking for an annual $1,000 contribution over a four-year period. Since its inception four years ago, People First of Lanark County has worked to ensure people with disabilities are treated equally, providing support and assistance across the county. Joan Morin and Kathy Sequin Perth councillors help children cut the cake during the grand opening of the Ultramar approached council, outlining the work the gas station on Jan. 14. From left: Jim Graff, Beth Peterkin, Maple Kumar, Royal Kumar Kassina Ryder photo organization has done for the community. and Rabani Chaba. In the past, Carleton Place, as well as Montague and Drummond/North Elmsley townships, provided financial contributions to the group. Handing its 2010 financial report to council, Morin and Sequin said People First of Lanark County does its best to fundraise money to cover expenses, but said it’s become increasingly challenging. “It’s getting harder and harder,” said Morin. “A little bit has come our way, but the majority of our funds we do on our own.” Mayor John Fenik asked how many Perth residents use the group’s services. They responded that it’s a statistic too difficult to determine. “They may call us for help, but we can’t always verify their location,” said Sequin. “It doesn’t matter where they’re from, we will do our best to help them.” The excitement of the holidays has passed and here at the Perth & Council thanked the two women for their presentation, and Fenik asked that District Chamber of Commerce, our thoughts are turning to spring they provide a specific monetary request. and The Festival of the Maples. This year marks the 35th Annual, and “We are grateful for anything we can the commi ee is hoping to make it the best one yet! get,” said Morin, adding that a $1,000 annual donation would be ideal. Although you will soon be ge ing phone calls and le ers requesting Council passed a motion to review this your support through sponsorship and initiatives, we thought that we request during its budget deliberations, would let you know about some of the new things we are hoping to do slated to begin later this month.

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this year so that everyone has a chance to be a part of this fantastic day.

Sponsorship Packages:

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This year, we are looking at ﬁnding new ways to provide our generous sponsors with even more value for their sponsorship dollars Our new sponsorship categories are: Grade AA – $800.00 + hst Grade A – $500 + hst Grade B – $300 + hst Grade C – $100 + hst

who has made a Difference in your Community?

f you do, tell us in a few words what her accomplishments are. Our panel of judges will pick a total of six women – one each from Carleton Place, Kemptville, Mississippi Mills, Perth, Smiths Falls and Winchester – who will be proﬁled in our International Women’s Week section to be published in the Thursday, March 3, 2011 issues of the Canadian Gazette, Perth Courier, The Advance and Smiths Falls This Week in conjunction with International Women’s Week.

Increasing our sponsorship dollars means that we are more able to promote our local businesses as well as our fabulous location to a broader audience, and it also allows us to make a great festival even be er! There are only limited numbers of our Grade AA sponsorship packages available and these packages are the only ones that will include radio advertising both in Perth and O awa, along with all of the other beneﬁts of sponsorship. All other sponsorship levels will include your logo and/or business name in local print media as well as in the entertainment ﬂyer distributed throughout the O awa valley, stage announcements throughout the day, and signage depending on sponsorship level at the Festival itself.

Sweet and Sticky Stay and Dine Packages: Thousands of people come to Perth for the day on the day of the Festival. We would love to see them stay a li le longer, and experience the delicious food and the warm hospitality that Perth has to offer, as well as ge ing a chance to check out some of our local downtown merchants in a more relaxed atmosphere the next day. We are hoping that local restaurants and accommodation providers will be as excited as we are to showcase our local flavours and our fine Inns, B&Bs and Motels.

Please submit your nomination by e-mail to gord.cowie@metroland.com by Friday, Jan. 28, 2011.

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The STOP Study: You may be eligible to participate in a treatment study using nicotine replacement therapy i.e., nicotine patch, gum, lozenge or inhaler, to help you quit smoking. Call us to see if you qualify. Enrollment is limited. To learn more, to see if you qualify, and to register, contact: the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit at 613-345-5685 (from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm) and refer to the “STOP Study”.Treatment study sessions will be held: February 1, 2011 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm PERTH February 2, 2011 9:00 am to 12 noon CARLETON PLACE

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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 2011 The Meeting Dates are as follows: Monday January 24th Monday January 31st

6:30 PM 7:00 PM

Recreation Fire Committee

Reeve Richard Kidd 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

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO AMEND PROCEDURE BY-LAW In accordance with the Public Notice Requirement Policy, notice is hereby given of Council’s intention to amend Procedure By-law 2008-59, which establishes rules governing the proceedings of meetings of the Township of Beckwith Council and its committees. The amendment will amend the general rules of meetings as approved by the Finance and Administration Committee on December 20th, 2010. This amendment to the procedure by-law will be considered by Council at its meeting on:

BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Despite some bad weather earlier in the evening, Ambush fans young and old came out to dance the night away and help raise money for the Civitan Club of Perth last Saturday. “It’s usually a fairly good mix of people,” Civitan Club president Bonnie King said about the different ages at the show. Fourteen yellow-shirted Civitan volunteers ran the show, which featured country-music group Ambush. Guitar player and vocalist Mark McDonell said the group often plays during fundraisers for the Civitan Club and is always impressed by the number of volunteers offering their time to help out.

“The cool thing about the Civitan is the volunteers,” McDonell said. “You see a lot of yellow shirts walking around.” King said the annual Ambush concert is a popular event. “It’s usually a pretty big event,” she said. “We’ve had them for several years.” Ambush bass player Riq Turner said the band hoped to attract a big audience in order to help raise funds for the club. “We always hope to get the best turnout possible,” he said. Tickets were $15 and volunteers were hoping to raise about $3,000, said King. The proceeds are put into the general donation account, which is used for various organizations and events in Perth.

Clerk’s Department 613.257.1539 cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca Dated at the Township of Beckwith this 7th day of January, 2011. Cynthia Moyle Chief Administrative Officer Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 telephone: (613) 257 - 1539 fax: (613) 257 - 8996 e-mail: cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca

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Excited fans dance the night away during the Ambush concert at the Perth Civitan Hall on Jan. 15. Kassina Ryder photo

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EDITORIAL OUR OPINION

Spirit of volunteering isn’t dead

anadians are often known for their generosity, but it might be a reputation that’s slowly sliding. According to National Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, between 1997 and 2000 the number of adult Canadians volunteering fell from 31 per cent to 27 per cent. Youth, meanwhile, are putting in their required hours, if for no other reason than to earn their high school diploma. And a quick glance at any volunteer-run organization will show that a lot of retired people have found something altruistic to do with their time. But that missing demographic in the middle is raising a red flag locally. That’s why volunteer organizations are looking for new ways to get people over 25 years old back to volunteering. Those new ways include teaching youth about the importance of lending a hand and instilling in them a sense of community. Those are important lessons, but that alone won’t swell the ranks of volunteers from that middle demographic. This isn’t about the spirit of volunteerism dying. People understand the importance of helping. The problem is probably one of timing. That missing demographic is struggling with juggling the demands of their career, ferrying children to and from a myriad of activities, all while often caring for aging parents. The postmodern world is a bit of a pressure cooker when it comes to time management. With so many competing priorities, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there’s a gap, at least in formal volunteering. After all, we cannot forget those little extras parents do that might go unnoticed. Those numerous walk-a-thons around the city are packed with families, for example, but it’s hard to measure that kind of informal participation. And then there are those who choose to donate money because they can’t give of their time. The United Way certainly isn’t raising millions from youth and seniors alone. People want to help, and many do, just in varying ways. As for instilling a sense of community in youth, that’s a laudable goal everyone – parents, teachers and associations – should work toward. It’s that legacy that will see these youth help where they can during their working years, and then return to volunteer when the kids get a little older.

Local Landmark In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! Marilyn Emery correctly identified last week’s landmark as the green bridge in Stewart Park. This week’s local landmark is a haven for the town’s bird population.

Fashion sense vs. common sense T

here comes a point in every man’s life where he has to take a step back and ask the question – am I totally nuts? Sorry, that was insensitive. I guess the politically correct question would be, “Am I totally cuckoo?” Sure, a man wonders about his sanity when he realizes he’s standing in the women’s clothing section of a department store, clutching a purse while his wife walks through the doorway of a changing room, asking the dreaded question – “do these pants make my butt look big?” Holding a purse in a crowded store does border on mental instability, but do you know what would make a man certifiably insane? Saying, “Yes, yes they do. It looks like you crammed an inflated rubber life raft into those jeans.” But no man is THAT off his rocker. But back to the initial question posed – am I totally nuts? I’d assume the answer would be no, since insane people can’t distinguish between what is right and what is wrong. But I’ll let the loyal readers decide. I blame it on the combination of the plummeting mercury and a full moon. Let me set the scene for you. I wiped the moisture from the window and peeked at the thermometer. It read 140 F. I realized I was staring at the meat thermometer sticking out of the roast in my oven. I moved over to the kitchen window, wiped off the frost and saw the temperature outside my house was -27 C. No matter the temperature, it was time to take my loyal

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Jason

MARSHALL The Way It Is beagle for a walk. I opened the closet door, grabbed a winter coat and an expensive pair of boots. We spare no money when it comes to staying warm on our evening walks. After putting on the coat and slipping into the boots, we were almost ready. Only I couldn’t find my winter coat or boots. That’s right. The beagle was standing there, clad in a cozy parka and little leather boots. We opted to stay away from her jacket with the faux fur collar. That’s more of a fall thing. And no need for the rain slicker. We’ll break that out in April. The knitted sweater? Nah, not this trip. That’s more of a latefall, pre-Christmas ensemble. The ball cap and her patchwork denim jacket? Nope. That’s supposed to be for October when the World Series rolls around. How about a nice white jacket that ties in the back? Nada. That one is mine. Don’t get me wrong, I care for my dog. I don’t want her to turn

into a beaglesicle during our walk. But with a closet that looks like a Gap for Doggies, the line between fashion sense and common sense has become blurred. At our house, there is a pecking order. I rank well down the list, far behind our three beagles, but ahead of the toilet plunger. Unless, of course, there is a reason to use the plunger, then my stock takes another nosedive. So when I try to plead my case that the dog doesn’t need any more clothing and that I could use a new big-screen TV (the cost is quite similar, at the end of the year), it falls on deaf ears. Or ears that are under furry little earmuffs. We don’t have a pair yet, but I’m sure it’s on the shopping list. So here’s the situation. The dog needs her exercise. The dog is not allowed to leave our house on a chilly winter night without her fashionable ensemble. The dog cannot walk around the block without me. Sure, the beagle looks adorable when she’s fully dressed, but that’s not the point. There are other childish men in the neighbourhood that have me thinking twice about walking the dog clad in her winter ensemble. But I do it. In fact, I do it almost nightly. Sure, I enter and exit through the basement window at the back of the house, and I wear a ski mask to hide my identity. And I snub every person who says, “Hi Jason” as I race walk my way around the block. But I do it. Does that make me insane? Of course not, but wearing a ski mask in the middle of May while walking a dog wearing a $45 designer raincoat may just seal the deal.

Building wooden badgers

have taken some Good-Natured Ribbing™ about my Family Guy column from a couple of weeks ago. Apparently there are some fine, upstanding, respectable, likeable people on this planet who really like Family Guy. That’s cool, just as long as I don’t have to be one of them. One of the people watching it, I mean. Y’all know I’m fine, upstanding, respectable and likeable. Ahem. Anyway, during this Good-Natured Ribbing™ (complete with little winky-faced emoticons whenever it was done online), I felt compelled to return fire by using a series of Monty Python quotes. Immediately I was labelled as being able to laugh only at “deathly stale British attempts at ‘humour.’” “Now go away or I shall taunt you a second time,” I said. All this is a very elaborate segue into a story about a quest for shrubbery. (Note to readers: if you are not familiar with Monty Python and the Holy Grail, then this column will be even less funny than usual.) (Winky face.) I volunteer with the Friends of Murphys Point Park (a fine, upstanding, respectable, likeable organization, much like myself). We are about to run our winter session of Super Kids In Parks (see www.friendsofmurphyspoint. ca), which is an outdoor learning program for children ages 7 to 10. One of the activities will be shelter building and for that we need, well, shrubbery. It seems ironic that when you’re doing a program at a provincial park, you would need to go on a quest for shrubbery. I mean, the place is loaded with trees and

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GRAY Past Deadline brush and deadfall. It’s just like how when you camp at a provincial park, though, you’re not allowed to collect any kindling or wood from around your campsite to build a fire. And why the heck not? Well, if everyone who visits a park did that, there wouldn’t be much left. And there has to be lots left because there are oodles (that’s a highly technical term for “many”) of critters who live in the park that need the various forms of shrubbery, dead or alive, for shelter or food. Besides, the dead stuff decomposes and enriches the soil, which leads to more growth and circle of life and etc. So, if we are going to make shelters from shrubbery (“one that looks nice...and not too expensive”), then we have to import it. At least the volunteer and I who undertook this quest did not have to contend with the Knights of Ni. And where would we find this shrubbery? Would we have to ha-

rass old crones and yell “Ni” at will? Would we be lucky enough to encounter “Roger the Shrubber” on our quest? And what is the average wing speed velocity of an unladen swallow anyway? (I warned you this column would be moronic if you don’t know the movie.) So many questions. Fortunately, though, we had the annual curbside Christmas tree pickup in town on our side. This is what I do in my spare time. I lurk around town in the dark with my friend who has a truck and nab old, dead Christmas trees for a Good Cause™. (Not only does it conform to park regulations, but it will be educational and it’s a recycling program of sorts, too!) The town staff, I must say, are extraordinarily efficient when it comes to collecting the trees. By the time we got mobilized for our quest (complete with coconuts we could bang together to make the sound of horse hooves) on day two of pickup week, they had already retrieved and chipped most of the trees. Fortunately, the town was very considerate of our plight, and they piled a spare few for us to retrieve. We did not have to say “Ni!” to them even once! It would be ironic, though, if there were someone named Roger on staff. Once we are finished with the shelters and the Christmas trees, then we have to remove them from the park because, well, they weren’t found there in the first place. Sigh. Maybe it would be easier to build a large wooden rabbit or badger out of them and storm a castle instead. “Run away! Run away!”

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COMMUNITY

Ferrets have gone from hunters to pets

ne of the latest furry fads to come along in recent years is that of owning a pet ferret. This may come as a surprise to many of these new owners, but the weasel-like animal that shares their affection is, in reality, a member of the polecat family. That in itself poses no major problem, as over the years descented skunks have made very good pets. Trouble is, today, with rabies occurring in raccoons, any chance encounter between an infected raccoon and your pet ferret could be a potential threat to humans. And while it is unlikely that any of the new members of the ferret faze would allow their beady-eyed critters to mingle with wild animals, there’s always the chance of an unscheduled escape. Probably the biggest fear present during my early hunting days was the danger that one of my semi-tame ferrets would break out of their enclo-

sure. You see, keeping ferrets is nothing new. Only the methods and reasons have changed. Our reason for keeping a ferret or two was primarily for hunting cottontail rabbits, and on occasion, to chase rats out of sheds and chicken coops. Up until the early 1950s, a ferret was almost as much a part of a hunter’s Saturday rabbit hunt as a hound. History shows that in the First Century AD, a plague of rabbits in the Balearic Islands off Greece was dealt with by muzzled ferrets being put down the rabbit holes. The muzzle was to prevent the ferret from killing and feasting on the rabbit while in the burrow. Such a misfortune would have necessitated a hard dig to retrieve the ferret. Nets placed over the holes caught the rabbits as they emerged. Now, the methods of using ferrets for hunting rabbits have not changed in the last 2,000 years. In all likelihood, the conquering Normans brought the ferret to

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BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors Britain shortly after these same invaders introduced the rabbit there. It is interesting to note that Richard II of England granted ferret licences for hunting rabbits for any day except Sunday. While many people have a passion for white animals,

such as cattle and horses, etc., there is a sneaking suspicion that the white ferrets were chosen by the many poachers of the time for a more practical reason. Preying on the guarded game of the nobility, with penalties ranging from the loss of a hand to a hanging, the poachers used the light-coloured ferrets so they could see them in the darkness without the need of a light. These semi-tame ferrets were brought to this country by the early settlers. Strangely enough, our native black-footed ferret, which, by the way may, be the rarest mammal in North America, was the victim of advanced agriculture and a systematic program of poisoning prairie dogs, which were the animal’s main prey. Though the use of ferrets for hunting game is now an illegal practice, I can remember when it wasn’t. Hunters would go out, preferably after a fresh snowfall, carrying their ferret in a little box

hung like a small haversack from the shoulder. When a cottontail burrow was discovered, the ferret was put down the hole and the hunters would take up positions nearby. Frequently the rabbit had access to an additional exit, so the hunters would be caught off guard as it zipped away. Later, the plodding ferret would emerge and be enticed to the handler with a piece of meat or the fresh-killed cottontail. And cottontails were the only rabbit hunted in that way, as the snowshoe rabbits and the big European hares never went into a burrow. Today, when I see people on TV cuddling these king-sized weasels in their homes and apartments, I think back to my early hunting days, to a time when you handled ferrets with thick gloves and made sure you kept them away from your face. Of course, you didn’t learn such things overnight, as many of us who have the scars can show and tell.

Canon Powershot S95 point-and-shoot small, but mighty

ack in the fall, Canon released the Powershot S95, a small but very high-quality point-and-shoot compact. I have had one for a couple of months now and am very impressed with it, finding myself reaching for it more often than for my larger cameras. At only 29.5mm thick, it fits nicely in my shirt pocket, making it convenient to have with me on a regular basis. This little beauty sports an f2 lens, meaning great low-light shooting. I am constantly amazed at the results I’m getting in available light without having to pop up the flash. Image stabilization helps get sharp pictures with the 28-105mm equivalent lens, a useful range for most shots. I shoot mainly in RAW format, as this allows the greatest control over the final result. It has the disadvantage that every photo needs post-processing in a program such as Photoshop or Lightroom, but I don’t mind that at all. Advanced shooters will love the camera for its flexibil-

ity and features, while amateurs will find it a simple and pleasing camera to work with, shooting high quality JPEGs. This little camera sports Canon’s HS (for high sensitivity) feature, allowing high ISO settings of 3200. Obviously, noise becomes a factor at those lofty heights in a small camera, but I find I can get perfectly usable pictures at ISO 800 and sometimes at 1600, especially if I apply a bit of noise reduction in post-processing. Compared to regular P&S models, though, this baby shines. It’s great to be able to get decent photos without resorting to the built-in flash. The dynamic range of the S95 is superior to most other small cameras. This means capturing a wider range of tones from light to dark, with fewer blown highlights. An interesting feature of the S95 is the control ring which surrounds the lens. By turning the ring you can change common settings such as ISO, shutter speed, aperture and exposure compensation. You can even assign which

see in bright daylight. There is no viewfinder, as there is just no room on such a small camera. For movie shooters, there is HD video at 720p and 24 fps with stereo sound. Pretty impressive. Advanced shooters can set the camera to all the various modes, including full manual. A really cool feature is the built-in HDR (high dynamic range). The camera takes three photos – one at normal exposure, one underexposed and the third overexposed, then combines them in the camera. The idea is to cover an extremely wide dynamic range. Only works in JPEG, though. Tons of scene modes are included, which is a useful feature

Graeme

CRABB Camera Corner feature you want to control. The same goes for the multi-control dial on the rear, so between the two dials, all common functions can be called up quickly and easily without searching through menus. Very slick! On the back of the S95 is a bright three-inch LCD screen which I‘ve found quite easy to

for those not comfortable setting shutter speeds and apertures. There is also a Custom mode which lets you store specific settings then access them with a quick turn of the dial. I have my Custom mode set for low-quality JPEGs, suitable for e-mailing. So, who is the S95 for? Designed primarily for advanced shooters wanting a high-quality second camera to slip into a pocket, there is no reason that casual shooters should pass it by. The price is quite reasonable for what you get and the camera is such a gem, it’s easy to see why so many who have bought it absolutely love it. Click!

Area draw winners land great prizes Perth-area residents won some prizes earlier this month. K of C 150 Club winners: week five, Marion Dowdall and Gerald Ryan; week six, Dorian Lamarche and Kevin Roach; week seven, Evelyn Publow and

John Hewitt. Bethel WI raffle: Mark Burnham was the winner of a quilt, while second-place winner Debbie Langstaff took home a painting. Third-place winner Eva Yantha won pillows.

Municipal Connection www.perth.ca Time to renew your annual Dog Licence A dog tag (licence) is required annually for all dogs residing within the Town of Perth. Between January 1st and March 31st, the cost for the annual licence is $15.00, and it can be purchased at the Town Hall. After March 31st, the cost is $30.00. All cats are required to be registered (by tag) in the Town of Perth. This is a one-time licence that can be purchased at Town Hall anytime, and the cost is $15.00. For more information about dog and cat tags, please call 613-267-3311 Ext. 2222.

Upcoming courses at the Perth & District Indoor Pool Friday, February 4th (PD Day) a Babysitter’s Course will be held from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Also, there will be a public swim from 1:15pm to 2:45pm. Saturday and Sunday, February 26th and 27th, there will be a Lifesaving Standard First Aid CPRC Course, from 8:30am to 4:30pm on both days. For more information or to register for these courses, please call the Perth & District Indoor Pool at 613-267-5302.

Vision Session Please be advised that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Perth will be holding a Vision Session on Saturday, January 22nd, 2011 at 9am at Code’s Mill Inn, 53 Herriott Street, 2nd ﬂoor. All residents and property owners are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information please contact Lauren Walton, Clerk at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2239.

Budget Deliberations Budget deliberations will be occurring during the next couple of months. Should you be interested in attending these meetings, please visit the Town’s website at www.perth.ca.

Anti-Idling Bylaw #4091 On June 30th of this year, the Town of Perth’s AntiIdling Bylaw #4091 will come into effect. Idling is a wasteful and unnecessary practice that harms that environment and human health. The Bylaw prohibits idling when vehicles are parked in any non-travelled roadway. Non-travelled roadway means any portion of public or private land accessed by vehicles which is not part of an actively travelled pathway, and includes parking lots and stalls, driveways and loading bays. Exceptions to the bylaw include emergency vehicles, armoured vehicles, mobile workshops or clinics, hybrid or electric vehicles, vehicles engaged in a parade, vehicles required to remain motionless due to an emergency, trafﬁc, weather conditions are mechanical difﬁculties, or vehicles where inside temperatures must be maintained for medical purposes. Bylaw #4091 can be accessed on the Town’s website at www.perth.ca. Many municipalities in Canada have taken action to improve their air quality through the passage of similar bylaws. We look forward to working with our residents to demonstrate continued leadership on

environmental initiatives and keep Perth a healthy place to live or visit. The Town is working with several partners, including ecoPerth and the Canadian Federation of University Women, on a promotion and education campaign to ensure that Perth and area residents are aware of the bylaw and the beneﬁts of eliminating unnecessary idling. Watch and listen for bookmarks/ﬂyers and radio spots over the coming months!

Notice to all Building Owners, Managers and Tenants This notice serves as a reminder to all building owners, building managers and obligated tenants of their responsibility under the Town of Perth Property Maintenance and Occupancy Bylaw #3322. Build-up of ice and snow on roofs of buildings must be removed in a controlled fashion. When this hazard cannot be immediately removed, there are barricades available to alert pedestrians of the potential overhead danger. A limited number of these barricades are available at the Crystal Palace next to the municipal parking lot in the Basin area. These are only to be used as a temporary solution until such time as the ice and snow is safely brought down. Once this has been done, these barricades are to be returned back to the Crystal Palace. If you are still in possession of any of these barricades from past years, please return them. Also, ice and snow on ﬁre escapes and ﬁre access routes to buildings must be kept clear. This needs to be done as often as necessary to ensure that safe access and egress from a building is provided for all building users and emergency services personnel. Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping Perth a safe community in which people can live, work and play.

Council Minutes and Reports The agendas, minutes and reports associated with all meetings of Council and Committees/Advisory Panels of Council are posted to the Town’s website in advance of the meeting. Please visit our website at www.perth.ca and look under “Council/Administrative Services.”

Parking Information/ Restrictions Now that the busy Christmas season is behind us, regular parking restrictions are back in effect in downtown lots and at on-street parking meters. In December, Town Council waived fees for parking in downtown lots and parking meters. Parking restriction details can be obtained from the Town’s website www. perth.ca or by calling the Town ofﬁce at 613-267-3311 during business hours.

To provide greater convenience for users, by March of this year, 1-hr. parking meters will be eliminated and replaced with 2-hr. parking meters.

Wilson Street Rehabilitation The Town’s contractor continues to work on the streetlights on Wilson Street. It is anticipated that the new lighting will be functional in February. The landscaping and aesthetic elements that remain incomplete will be finished in the spring as soon as weather permits. Canadian Pacific Railway will be replacing and relocating the crossing arms and infrastructure at the railway crossing later in 2011. The streetlights temporarily erected on Drummond Street at North and Isabella Streets, to support the construction on Wilson Street, have now been removed and replaced with 4-way stops. Four-way stop signs facilitate better traffic flow on arteries such as Drummond Street and are more cost effective than streetlights – in fact, the capital cost of signalizing one intersection is approximately $400,000, not including on-going maintenance and electricity costs.

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been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Perth before the proposed Community Improvement Project Area or Community Improvement Plan is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Council of the Corporation of the Town of Perth to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Perth before the proposed Community Improvement Project Area or Community Improvement Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. KEY MAP

Interim Tax Bills The interim tax bills will be mailed to residents during the latter part of January, 2011. The installment dates are February 28th, 2011 and April 29th, 2011. If you have not received your interim bill by early February or there have been changes to your billing information such as an address change, please contact the Tax Department at the Town Hall at 613-267-3311.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Concerning the Designation of a Proposed Community Improvement Project Area and Adoption of a Proposed Community Improvement Plan TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that a public meeting will be held by the Council of the Town of Perth on Tuesday February 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm, in the Council Chambers, Perth Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, to consider the designation of a Community Improvement Project Area and adoption of a Community Improvement Plan. THE PURPOSE of the proposed Community Improvement Plan is to support and promote the continued beautification, improvement and revitalization of Downtown Perth. The Community Improvement Plan applies to lands designated as the proposed Community Improvement Project Area as identified on the Key Map below. THE EFFECT of the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and Community Improvement Plan is to provide a set of municipal leadership programs and financial incentive programs to support the beautification, improvement and revitalization of Downtown Perth. THE SUBJECT LANDS encompass the entirety of Downtown Perth, which includes the lands identified in the Key Map below. ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed Community Improvement Project Area and Community Improvement Plan. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the Improvement Plan has

AFTER A DECISION has been made by Council, persons wishing to formally register an objection regarding the Community Improvement Project Area or Community Improvement Plan must, regardless of any previous submissions, ﬁle with the Clerk a Notice of Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board setting out the objection and the reasons in support of the objection and accompanied by the Board’s fee. Additional Information may be obtained between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall. Please call in advance to ensure staff will be available to provide information and assistance. Dated at the Town of Perth This 14th day of January, 2011 Lauren Walton, Clerk Town of Perth 80 Gore St. E. Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Tel: (613) 267-3311 Fax: (613) 267-5635 Contact: Eric Cosens Director of Planning ecosens@perth.ca

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Main event The main event of the carnival takes place on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the Lanark arena – doors open at 5:30 p.m. There will be face painting, free skating, games and races, tons of prizes and a costume contest for kids and adults. A prince and princess of the carnival will be crowned, along with a trophy presented to the largest family on skates. There will also be prizes for the oldest and youngest on skates. The Lanark Figure Skating Club will present a short show, which will be followed by a parade of the magical MERA lanterns from McDonalds Corners. After the games and races, there will be a teen dance on skates till 10:30 p.m., again with pizza and soft drinks. A variety of mascots will be at the skating carnival, including Frosty the Snowman himself, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Sparky the Fire Dog, Elmer the Safety Elephant, the RCMP Safety Bear and Gordie the tiger from Giant Tiger. Admission is free for kids under 12 and a monetary donation or donation of non-perishable food to the Lanark Food Pantry for adults would be appreciated. Sunday’s events take place at the Civitan Hall

in Lanark beginning with a pancake brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. If you have a big appetite, why not take part in the second annual pancake-eating contest at 12 noon? Starting at 1 p.m., there will be horsedrawn wagon rides, outdoor kids’ games and snowshoeing. Admission for Sunday events is free, but donations to the food pantry will also be gladly accepted. After an afternoon playing in the snow, why not take in an old-fashioned ham and bean supper at Foy Hall in Lanark from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children seven to 12, free for children up to six or $25 for a family. With all these events, there is no excuse to stay indoors and grumble about the winter. Come out and have some fun at the Frosty Fling. See you there! Submitted by Pat Habel of the Frosty Fling organizing committee.

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Nature Lover‛s Bookshop Winter Speaker Series January-April 2011 Sunday, January 23, 2-4 P.M. James Pagé, MNR Biologist Species at Risk: A Perspective on N. Lanark & Frontenac Sunday, February 13, 2-4 P.M. Isobel Eastman For conversation & signing of her new book Rural Ramblings Sunday, February 20, 2-4 P.M. Diana Beresford-Kroeger Presentation on her latest book Arboretum Borealis Sunday, March 6, 2-4 P.M. Jan Andrews book signing & Discussion of her new book Rude Stories April event dates to be conﬁrmed. Cliff Bennett will talk about Loons & Kevin Callan, his excellent canoe adventures!

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Lunch with Frosty at the Lanark Civitan Hall beginning at 12 noon. Hot dog and a drink is $2. Everyone is encouraged to stay for the B-Radical Balloon Show and watch awesome balloon creations taking shape. In the evening, there is a euchre party being held at the Middleville Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. with refreshments. Cost is $3 per person.

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If you have cabin fever, we have just what the doctor ordered. Plan to take in the Lanark Highlands Winter Carnival – the Frosty Fling. This year, the four-day event is being held from Jan. 27 to 30 with a variety of events for kids, families and the youngat-heart. Activities start on Thursday, Jan. 27 with shuffleboard at the Watson’s Corners Hall and line dancing at the Middleville Community Centre. Both events start at 11 a.m., and be sure to wear your grass skirt or Hawaiian shirt for this themed event. These are sponsored by the Active Seniors Koalition. There is also a sports night hosted by the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre being held at Maple Grove School in Lanark from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. for youths age 11 to 19. On Friday, Jan. 28, there will be a games night at the Tatlock hall starting at 7:30 p.m. with crokinole, ping pong, cribbage and Nintendo Wii bowling. The Lanark Highlands Youth Centre is also having a pizza and movie night for youths age 11 to 19. Admission is free and everyone will get free pizza and a soft drink. The movie begins at 6 p.m. Plan to stop in at the Lanark Civitan Hall for their Old Tyme Talent Night. Dinner is at 6 p.m., dance at 8 p.m. Cost is $12 per person and if you are an entertainer, you get in free. If crokinole is your game, don’t miss the tournament being held at the Middleville Community Centre at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per person, with light refreshments and a trophy for the winner. Saturday, Jan. 29 starts with a hungry-man breakfast at the Lanark Legion on Main Street at 8 a.m. You can feast on bacon, eggs, hash browns and more. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., youth from 12 to 19 can learn how to make the famous MERA lanterns at a free workshop being held at the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre. For the younger ones, families can enjoy

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BIRTHDAYS

CARDS OF THANKS

DEATHS

My beautiful Madison, I was blessed with you on my 20th birthday – my dream come true. I have watched you laugh, cry and grow. You’re my pride and joy, I hope you know. No matter how old you are or wherever you go when you give everything and your very best try, you can move mountains and touch stars in the sky.

CARD OF THANKS Bradley Ennis

Happy 65th Birthday, Gerald.

HAPPY 11TH BIRTHDAY MADISON January 22 Love always & forever, Mom, Trav & Mayson XOXO

January 17 Love, your family

April 9/79-Jan. 25/10 We would like to thank the following people for all the help and support over the last year: Rev. Elaine Hall, all divisions of Hydro One, everywhere, Albany International, Central Wire Industries, Almonte General Hospital, Bell’s Machining, Welding and Hydraulics, Wendell Crosbie, all of Brad’s co-workers near and far. David, Norma, Chad (Amanda), Kevin and Tyler. Thank you to all of our family, friends and neighbours for food, phone calls, donations and visits; Cory Donaldson for organizing a Memorial Hockey Tournament; Lanark Village Fire Department for directing traffic; Deiter Peskett and neighbours for looking after the house; hunting gangs. Thanks to all of the pallbearers and Blair and Son Funeral Home. A very special thank you to Leona, Wendell, Carrie and Josh for the kind words spoken at the funeral. Brad is now with family and friends who have passed. Earl and Cathy Judy and Steve Melinda, John and Joseph

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ENNIS: In memory of Brad, who passed away Jan. 25, 2010. We miss you now, our hearts are sore As time goes by, we miss you more Your loving smile, your gentle face No one can fill your vacant place. Loved and sadly missed by Paul, Nicole, Abby and Courtney

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The family of the late Kathleen Majore wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who phoned, sent flowers, food and cards, attended and gave donations to St. Declan’s. Also to Father Lindsay Harrison and Father Pierre Champoux for your touching service. To Alana, Blair & Son; the C.W.L.; to Rita for getting the yellow roses. To all our special friends, neighbours and relatives for the wonderful support during our difficult time. Heartfelt thanks again to the pallbearers, Derek, John, Earl, Michael, Mark and Marty. Mom’s final wishes were fulfilled. God bless you all, The Majore family

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ENNIS: In memory of Bradley, who passed away Jan. 25, 2010. Your smile has gone forever And your hand we cannot touch We have so many memories of you, Brad. We love you so much. We miss you and think of you every day. Aunt Janice and Kevin

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YOUNG: In loving memory of Hilda, who went to be with God, Jan. 9, 2007. You gave so much so often In so many special ways In loving words of comfort In happy words of praise In taking time to talk awhile In trying to understand In sharing other people’s joys In helping when you can. Your friend, Eleanor

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Received peacefully in the arms of his Lord and Saviour at Trillium Manor, Orillia on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, in his 100th year, formerly of Coldwater. Beloved husband of the late Leila and the late Ellen. Loved father of Dalton (Cheryl) of B.C., Lila Reynolds of Alberta, Hazel Staneff of Welland, Ruth Hamel (Dave) Of Coldwater, and the late Rev. Donald. Step-father of David Willson (Carol) of Brampton, and the late Robert Willson. Dearly loved by his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. Will be fondly remembered by his sisters and brothers, Irene Riddell, Kenneth, Morven, Iva Kirkwood, Jim and Ernie. Predeceased by his sisters Iona, Ilean, Iola, Ina, and by his brothers John, Curtis, Morvel, and Norman. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Rev. Alf was the pastor and builder of Gospel Lighthouse, Fesserton. The family honoured his life with a visitation at The Living Word Church, Fesserton (formerly Gospel Lighthouse) on Thursday, Jan. 13. The funeral service was held at Coldwater United Church, Coldwater on Friday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Spring Interment at Ompah Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in memory of Rev. Alf may be made to The Gideons, and may be made through the Coldwater Funeral Home, Coldwater (1-888-645-5485). Friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.coldwaterfuneralhome.com

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ENNIS: In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle, Bradley, who passed away Jan. 25, 2010. A loving brother, true and kind No friend on Earth like him we’ll find For all of us he did his best And God gave him eternal rest In our hearts his memory lingers Sweetly, tender, fond and true There is not a day, dear brother That we do not think of you. Always loved Melinda, John and Joseph

ENNIS, BRADLEY: April 9, 1979 - Jan. 25, 2010 A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried If love could have saved you You never would have died Things we feel most deeply Are the hardest things to say My dearest one, I loved you In a very special way. If I could have one lifetime wish One dream that could come true I’d pray to God with all my heart For yesterday and you. Dad and Cathy

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Peacefully, with family by her side, at Lanark Lodge, on Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011, Stella Marie Villeneuve, age 75 years. Dear daughter of the late Edward and the late Laura Lindsay. Beloved wife of Edward Villeneuve of Perth, and loving mother of Mike (Robin Bower), of Ottawa; Wayne (Sue Bowness), of Napanee; and cherished grandmother of Liz. She was predeceased by her sister, Lillian McCarthy, in 2009. Stella will be fondly and lovingly remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation was be held at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth on Monday, Jan. 17. A Liturgy of the Word service followed in the O’Dacre Family Chapel. In fond remembrance, donations may be placed to the Parkinson’s Society of Canada, or the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County. Mrs. Villeneuve’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth, 613267-3082.

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n 18-year-old Smiths Falls youth has admitted stabbing and sexually assaulting a popular Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute highschool girl, a murder trial jury was told here yesterday. The startling revelation came after the testimony of an undercover OPP officer at the first degree murder trial of James Harold Giff. Giff has pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in connection with the stabbing and sexual assault of Heather Fraser, 16, last Jan. 28. Defence counsel Norman Boxall told the jury on Tuesday he had received instructions from his client to admit the stabbing and sexual assault. This followed testimony by undercover officer Const. Glen Craig Miller, who spent almost three days in the Perth jail with Giff. The officer told the court that Giff told him, while the pair were in the same cell at the Perth jail, that he had stabbed and assaulted Fraser. “I didn’t find her, I was there, I killed,” testified the OPP officer as to what Giff told him. The courtroom has been packed for the trial, which began last Tuesday and is turning into one of the most sensational trials in recent Lanark County history. On Tuesday, part-time jail guard John Brady, of Perth, testified he was in the exercise yard of the local jail with Giff on March 13. The pair engaged in conversation, testified Brady, who asked Giff if he had ever been in jail before. The accused said he had been in jail before on an armed robbery charge in which the weapon used was a knife. Brady asked the accused what he used this time and he replied, “A knife, but they

can’t prove nothing.” Also introduced as evidence on Tuesday was a tape recording made at the time of Giff ’s arrest. In the tape, Giff says he heard a scream coming from a train lift bridge area in Smiths Falls near the Rideau Canal and he went to investigate. When he came upon the dying girl, Giff said, she told him, “Leave me here to die.” On the tape, Giff then said, “I said, Holy jeeze, someone sees me coming out of here I’m the first one they’re going to think of. I just hoofed ’er right down the street.” As he was leaving the scene, Giff said, he saw someone running away down the train tracks. “He’s got really long hair, I know that.” When he was formally charged by Const. Ken Graham of the Smiths Falls Police Department, Giff said, “I knew youse were going to screw me for this ... I knew the minute I came in here (police station) I was going to be charged.”

Chemical removed from Sucker Lake For the past several weeks, CP Rail employees have been working around the clock removing debris left by a spectacular train derailment at Sucker Lake on New Year’s Eve. As a result of the derailment, eight of the 12 locomotives and 35 of the 90 freight cars were either badly damaged or totally destroyed. A number of freight cars, including two which were carrying sodium hydrogen sulphate, left the tracks, broke through the ice and entered the lake. On Saturday afternoon, after

numerous failed attempts, one of the damaged containers was finally removed from the lake, but not before more of the chemical seeped from the container into the containment area, where it was neutralized with sodium carbonate. “The spill didn’t amount to too much and it was quickly neutralized by CP employees,” said Jack Pruner of the Ministry of Environment (MOE). Because of the extensive damage caused to the other chemical container, CP Rail and MOE officials formulated a plan that would see the container emptied of its contents before being removed from the lake. “We hope to have the chemicals removed from the containers, loaded and shipped from the site today (Monday), stated Jim Barlowe, spokesman for CP Rail. The chemical, when mixed with water, turns into sulphuric acid, and in order to contain the spill, railway employees built a dike comprised of sand, gravel and plywood around the partially submerged containers. Regular inspections of the lake water by the MOE and CP officials have concluded that the spill was successfully contained and little, if any, damage was caused to the lake. “I expect that it will take at least another three or four days before the rest of the debris is removed from the wreck site,” said Barlowe. Neither CP Rail or the Canadian Transport Commission officials who are conducting the investigation into the derailment will speculate as to what caused the accident. “Just after the derailment there were about 150 CP employees on site working to remove the debris,

but this number has since decreased,” noted Barlowe. Although the main freight line was opened just a week after the derailment, a large number of flatcars and boxcars still remain at the site. Two huge cranes capable of lifting 200 tonnes are currently in the process of removing the wrecked cars which are strewn beside the track. All of the disabled locomotives have been removed, and only one container car remained in the lake as of Saturday. Since the derailment, another pollutant has entered the lake in the form of diesel fuel. After the accident, it was estimated that 22,700 litres of the fuel was sponged off the lake, and Prune was quoted earlier as saying that the extent of damage to the lake will not be known until the spring thaw.

3M announces major $3 million expansion

the purchasing of production and handling equipment for the tape production area. “Construction on the addition will begin in the spring and it should be completed by October. Wherever possible, local trades will be used in construction,” he stated. Theunissen pointed out that the new equipment purchased for the latest addition will increase the plant’s capacity for both Canadian and export business. “All of the buildings and subsequent additions have required $31 million in initial investment, and the decision to expand was due to the positive experience we’ve had in the community since locating here,” said Theunissen. The $8 million expansion that was announced in June of 1985 is “on stream,” according to Theunissen, and the building will be completed by June.

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Sanders - At Kingston General Hospital, on Jan. 5, 1986, to Kelly A $3 million expansion of the and Jeannette Sanders, a daugh3M Canada plant in Perth was an- ter, Tina Marie. nounced early this week by plant DIED manager Tony Theunissen. Drummond - At Smiths Falls, on The company, which is present- Sunday, Jan. 12, 1986, Grace Stafly undergoing an $8 million ex- ford, in her 95th year, beloved wife pansion, will increase the size of of the late J. Holmes Drummond. the tape plant by 6,000 square feet Gould - In hospital, Perth, on with the new $3 million building. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1986, George L. Both additions are expected to Gould, in his 84th year, beloved generate 30 new positions at the husband of Ruby Richards. plant. McLenaghan - In hospital, Perth, Theunissen said the most re- on Saturday, Jan. 11, 1986, Olive J. cent investment was for raw ma- Anderson, wife of the late Wilterial storage and handling equip- liam H. (Harry) McLenaghan. ment, relating to the production Snow - On Sunday, Jan. 5, 1986, of one of the disposable tapes Robert A. Snow, in his 20th year, manufactured in one of the dear son of Bert and Barbara plants. Snow. The expansion will also include The preceding was excerpted the enlargement of the shipping from the front page of the Jan. 15, and receiving area and will cover 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.

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ames Auld, MPP for Leeds County, last Friday morning to the Wickware and said on Tuesday night that he would Stackbin plant on Lansdowne Street, after meet today with J.W. Spooner, minis- workmen found the interior of the buildter of the Ontario Department of Lands ing filled with smoke when they arrived at and Forests, to discuss restocking of pick- work. It is believed that the fire started in the erel and other related matters arising out paint-spraying section of the building durof recent complaints. Today’s meeting would actually deal ing the night, but smothered itself. When with other business, Mr. Auld explained, firemen entered the building wearing gas but he intended to take advantage of the masks, the heat was intense and the buildopportunity to open preliminary discus- ing filled with a heavy smoke. The interior of the building was damsion. A more official meeting, to be attended aged with a heavy film of smoke from the also by George Gomme, MPP for Lanark, burning paints, but did not suffer to any great extent from the actual fire. is scheduled “for the very near future.” The provincial member for Leeds, whose home is in Brockville, said that principal BORN complaints received by him concerned re- Bingley - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. stocking of pickerel and the burdening 17, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bingley of of conservation officers with extra duties Lavant, a son. which curtailed law enforcement. He had Gamble - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. read recent articles in the Courier regard- 5, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Gamble of ing the pickerel situation in Lanark Coun- Perth, a daughter. ty and was inclined to believe that similar Nontell - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. 4, conditions prevailed in Leeds. 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. G. Nontell of Perth, Specific complaints received by Mr. a son. Auld concerned the suspension of bridge Tysick - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. checks, which had proven “extremely ef- 6, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Tysick of fective,” on orders from Kemptville. On Perth, a son. one occasion, he said, a whole station Wells - At the Cornwall General Hospital, wagon full of fish was confiscated, and on Dec. 31, 1960, to Lyle and Marilyn Wells, many other violations, almost equally fla- a son, Kent Lyle. grant, were encountered. Disclosures made at an executive meetDIED ing late last week of the Carleton Place Gould - At Rosamond Memorial Hospital, fish and game club provided conclusive Almonte, on Sunday, Jan. 1, 1961, Anna proof that local pickerel are well along Pearl Jackson, aged 62 years, beloved wife the road to extinction. of John W. Gould. The club’s disclosures are summarized Shillington - At Missoula, Mont., on Sunas follows: day, Dec. 11, 1960, William Henry Shilling1. Pickerel are disappearing from local ton, in his 66th year, brother of Miss Minlakes, and at an alarming rate. Every year nie Shillington and Mr. Ross Shillington. — since 1955, when restocking of pickerel was stopped by the Ontario Department The preceding was originally published of Lands and Forests — has seen fewer in The Perth Courier of Jan. 15, 1986 as the adult pickerel turn up at Innisville for “25 years ago” news. spawning. 2. Conservation officer Forrest Richardson has been doing the work of five men. The Carleton Place club has tried repeatedly is accepting applications for the to get another man here: “But no, they had to wait until Richardson had a heart attack.... There’s nobody at all on duty here at the moment.” 3. Violators of game and fish laws are on the increase, with the in Perth and Smiths Falls most flagrant cases reported in the immediate area of the district Applicants must be youth office at Kemptville: viz., dynabetween the ages of 16 – 24 miting of fish, taking deer out of season and selling pike publicly. who are currently not attending school 4. Creel censuses conducted and not working by deputy conservation officers showed pickerel fishing at its lowStipend of $358.75/week est ebb in years. One such census covered 193 fishermen on MissisParticipants will develop life and work skills sippi Lake last summer and yieldand participate in delivering Community Projects ed only 12 pickerel averaging two from January 24 to July 15 2011 or three pounds apiece. 5. The Department of Lands Applications are available online at and Forests, the club alleges, is www.yakyouth.ca or in person at TR Leger schools, deliberately trying “to get rid of YAK Youth Centre in Perth, Ontrac and Algonquin pickerel completely,” with a view Employment Services, and Ontario Works to cleaning out the lakes and getting a fresh start.

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Bowl for Kids to take place on Feb. 26 this important event. Bowl for Kids is the agency’s largest fundraiser, with 32 per cent of its annual operating budget coming from this event. Bowl for Kids is a straightforward fundraiser. Interested participants can call the Big Brothers Big Sisters office and enter their team. Each team receives a kit that includes pledge sheets, and is encouraged to raise funds to

support the agency’s mentoring programs. Don’t worry if you’re not a bowler – it’s a fun time when neighbours come together for a great cause. Remember – it’s not about the bowling. Your team can be as small as two people or as large as your whole company or large family. There is room for all, and every dollar matters. For teams participating in Bowl

for Kids, funds can also be raised online, which makes asking for money a whole lot easier. In Lanark County, Bowl for Kids takes place in Perth, Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. Like more information? Interested in registering or donating? Please contact the office at 613-283-0570 or check out the Bowl for Kids website at www. lanarkcounty.kintera.org/bfks.

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Blue Devils have strong showing at Jaguar Classic The Perth and District Collegiate Institute (PDCI) senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball team travelled to Nepean to compete in the seventh annual St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jaguar Classic tournament on Jan. 8 and 9. The Blue Devils battled against 51 other teams from Ontario and Quebec for top spot at the tournament. PDCI picked up wins against Ottawa-based teams Glebe Collegiate Institute (58-46) and Immaculata Catholic High School (42-39), and Kanatabased Holy Trinity (51-48), to advance to the final 16 teams of the tournament. PDCI was eliminated from the playoffs by Montrealâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s St. Laurent High School.

High school basketball action In senior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; basketball action, PDCI defeated St. John Catholic High School 53-24 on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at PDCI. Blue Devil Kurtis James led his team with 14 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks, while teammate Dylan Ogilvie added 13 points, five rebounds and one steal. PDCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next game will take place against

Almonte and District High School on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. SJCHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next game will take place against Notre Dame Catholic High School on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m. In junior boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; action, PDCI defeated SJCHS 38-24 on Tuesday, Jan. 11 at PDCI. PDCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next game will take place against ADHS on Jan. 20 at 1 p.m. SJCHSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; next game will take place against NDCHS on Jan. 20 at 2 p.m.

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Blue Wings soar into first place in Metro-Valley Conference BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings continued their undefeated streak in the new year, defeating the Almonte Thunder and the Arnprior Packers last weekend. Perth currently sits in top spot in the Metro-Valley Conference, three points ahead of the Metro Division leading Clarence Beavers. Perth has been on a roll since losing to Ottawa West 6-4 on Nov. 4. Perth has won 17 of its last 19 games, outscoring their opponents 105-53. Perth defeated Arnprior 6-3 on Friday, Jan. 14 in Arnprior. In their last game, the Blue Wings defeated the Almonte Thunder 10-3 on Sunday, Jan. 16, at the Perth and District Community Centre. “It was just one of those games where everything we shot went in the net,” said Steve Sundin, Blue Wings head coach and general manager. “It was an awesome dis-

play by everyone; our fourth line had three goals.” Sundin said the team’s last three months of success are due to every player chipping in. “We’re a team of 20, not one guy,” he said. “We have to keep getting production out of everybody; you’ve got to have 20 guys going all at one time; that’s how you’re going to win in the playoffs.” Sundin said he hopes to hold on to the top spot in the conference until the end of the season. “Our goal is to finish first throughout the entire Metro-Valley to get home ice advantage for the entire playoffs,” he said. “We play well at home; it would be a huge bonus for us.”

All-star games The Blue Wings will have eight players representing Perth at the Metro-Valley All-Star Game and prospects games, held on Feb. 12 in Arnprior. Blue Wings goaltender Troy

Anderson, and forwards Haiden Goltz and Blair Barr will play in the prospects game, while goaltender Jeremy Wright, defencemen Adam Emmerton and Nick Brunet, and forwards Shawn McGillivray and Dan Weir will represent Perth at the all-star game. Weir (16 goals, 30 assists, 46 points, 33 games) and Brunet (21 goals, 25 assists, 46 points, 35 games) are currently tied for second overall in the Valley Division scoring leaders, while McGillivray (14 goals, 24 assists, 38 points, 34 games) sits in fourth place. Arnprior’s Taylor Collins is the current Valley Division leading scorer with 28 goals and 27 assists (55 points) in 33 games.

Next home game Perth’s next home game will take place on Friday, Feb. 4 against the Stittsville Royals at 7:45 p.m. at the Perth and District Community Centre.

Perth Jr. B Blue Wings defenseman, Nick Brunet, found the back of the net late in the second period on Sunday, Jan. 16, against the Almonte Thunder. The Blue Wings hit double digits for the first time this year, defeating the Thunder 10-3. Ryan Holland photo

Atom C Cougars finish 2010 strong with wins against Thunder and Warriors BY SANDY PARKS

on any further Thunder scoring attempts to conclude the most exciting game of the year. Anderson was awarded the hardhat. The Cougars headed to Carp on Dec. 18 to meet the West Carleton Warriors, earning a 7-1 win. Although the Cougars peppered the Warriors’ goalie throughout the first period, it took a well placed, corner shot, from Anderson in the final seconds of the first period to open the scoring. Midway through the second, Reesor did some amazing stick work as he weaved through the Warriors’ defence to score. The third period was dominated by the Cougars. Cardinal scored, then Anderson, from Umpherson, added to the tally. Jordan, from Reesor was next. Finally, Mulville, off a wellplaced pass from Arm-

strong, finished the scoring. With only two seconds left on the clock the Warriors denied Greaves his shutout. After completing his finest game of the year, Reesor took home the hardhat. The very next day, the team headed to Almonte for a rematch with the Thunder. This time, the results were not in their favour as they fell 6-3. Scoring for the Cougars was Umpherson with two, both assisted by Anderson, and Greaves, from Bailey. For his second outing between the pipes, Armstrong was kept very busy and made some amazing saves. Umpherson took home the hardhat. The last game before the Christmas break was at home in Lanark on Dec. 21 against the Warriors and the team was fortunate to

gain a 1-0 win. Malcolm MacDonald joined the Cougars’ short bench and had excellent scoring chances. The Cougars played the entire game in the Warriors end. The coaching staff, possibly only to keep the fans on the edge of their seats, kept Greaves out of the net for much of the second period for the extra attacker, but, despite facing a barrage of shots, the Warriors netminder blocked all. With a tie seemingly inevitable, Armstrong took control of the situation and carried the puck down the ice. His long strides made it impossible for anyone to catch him and he slipped a wellplaced shot between the goalie’s legs for the win. MacDonald’s excellent game garnered him the hardhat.

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On Dec. 14, the Atom C Cougars defeated the Almonte/Pakenham Thunder 4-3 at home in Lanark. From the opening faceoff it was an action-packed nail-biter, with both teams evenly matched. Unfortunately, it was the Thunder who scored first. Their lead did not hold for long, though, when Ryan Jordan saw Kalil Bailey open in front of the net and sent him the pass for the equalizer. Jake Noonan took control of his end after that, not allowing the big Thunder goal scorers the opportunity to shoot. The Thunder regained the lead early in the second, but it did not take long for the Cougars to respond. Ethan Hoffstater sent an accurate pass to Matthew Cardinal, who dumped the puck to the corner. Kendra Parks grabbed the puck and sent a pass back out to

Cardinal, who buried it. However, the Thunder was able to gain the lead before the end of the period. The Cougars dominated the third period. Their speed and exceptional passing began to wear down the bigger, slower, Thunder. Josh Armstrong made it his mission to cover and take the puck from the Thunder’s top scorer. Callum Anderson’s impressive speed mesmerized the Thunder defence and he easily beat them all to the net for a beautiful goal to tie things up. He was assisted by linemates Emily Mulville and Will Umpherson. Just a minute later, Anderson again blazed down the ice slipping a nifty shot between the legs of the netminder for the winning goal. Mulville and Sawyer Jones assisted. Goalie Connor Greaves shut the door

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Thursday, Jan. 20 â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Butterfly Fan Club,â&#x20AC;? also known as the Perth and District Breast Cancer Support Group, will host a meeting at the Perth Family Health Centre at 33 Lewis St. from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Carleen at 613-812-4474. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month. â&#x20AC;˘ A film called Water on the Table will be shown at the Myriad Centre for the Arts in the old Brown Shoe Factory on Sherbrooke St. in Perth at 7 p.m. The event will feature special guest Emma Lui, the national water campaigner for the Council of Canadians. For more information, contact Gillian Scobie at gscobie@ripnet.com. â&#x20AC;˘ A presentation on â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lanarkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Leaping Lizardsâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at the Almonte United Church at 7:30 p.m. The presentation is part of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; public lecture series.

Friday, Jan. 21 â&#x20AC;˘ The first concert of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Songs from the Valleyâ&#x20AC;? concert series begins at 8 p.m. at the Perth Studio Theatre. Musicians Wade Foster, Jeff Callery, John Wilberforce and Shawn McCullough will kick off the series. Proceeds go to the Friends of the Stewart Park Festival and to the Perth Studio Theatre. Tickets are available at www.tickets please.ca or by calling 613-485-6434. â&#x20AC;˘ Euchre will be held at the Toledo Legion Branch 475 every Friday at 8 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark will host a monthly euchre party at 7:30 p.m. Prizes and a light lunch will be served. â&#x20AC;˘ Two-hour hikes will be hosted by the Rideau Trail Association from Friday to Sunday. A hike will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, at 9 a.m. on Saturday and at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday. All hikes depart from Conlon Farm in Perth. Contact Bill Murdoch at 613-389-3023 for more information.

Saturday, Jan. 22 â&#x20AC;˘ The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark is hosting a chicken and chips dinner at 5 p.m. All are welcome.

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Monday, Jan. 24 â&#x20AC;˘ Get W.I.T.H It! (an indoor walking program) will be held at Maple Grove Public School in Lanark from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ The Perth-Upon-Tay Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 will host carpet bowling at 1 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 25 â&#x20AC;˘ The Active Seniors Koalition is hosting line dancing at the Fergussonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Falls Hall at 11 a.m. Call 613-259-5447 for more information. â&#x20AC;˘ The annual Scottish Robbie Burns supper will be held at the Knox Presbyterian Church in Westport at 6:30 p.m. A traditional hot beef dinner will be served, followed by live entertainment. Tickets are $15. Call Lucille Bresee at 613-273-3001, Gavin Nicholson at 613-273-4220 or Bob Sutherland at 613273-2096.

Wednesday, Jan. 26 â&#x20AC;˘ Get W.I.T.H It! (an indoor walking program) will be held at Maple Grove Public School in Lanark from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Join the PEP group from First Baptist Church, Perth, for a visit to Sentesy Solid Woodworking. Call Jean at 613-264-8411 for more information.

Thursday, Jan. 27 â&#x20AC;˘ Film Night International begins at the Premier Cinemas in Smiths Falls with the film Tamara Drewe, at 7 p.m. Series tickets are available at libraries in both Perth and Smiths Falls, or are $10 at the door. â&#x20AC;˘ The Active Seniors Koalition is hosting line dancing at the Middleville Community Centre at 11 a.m. Call 613-259-5447 for more information.

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Saturday, Jan. 29 â&#x20AC;˘ The fourth annual Smiths Falls and District Crime Stoppers fundraising dance and silent auction will take place from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Smiths Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 95. There will be a musical performance by the Doherty Brothers Band. Tickets are $10. Tickets are available at the Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce (77 Beckwith St. N.), Impression Printing (55 Abbott St. N.) or at the door. â&#x20AC;˘ The Rideau Trail Association is holding a hike/snowshoe/ski at Murphys Point Provincial Park. Participants are asked to meet at Conlon Farm in Perth by 10 a.m. Call Bruce Gourley at 613-283-5967. â&#x20AC;˘ The Snow Road Snowmobile Club will host a fundraiser breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at its clubhouse (1106 Gemmills Rd.). Everyone is welcome to attend. â&#x20AC;˘ First Baptist Church (17 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy St.) will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend. â&#x20AC;˘ The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark is hosting a breakfast at 8 a.m. The meal will include bacon, eggs, hash browns and toast.

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Sunday, Jan. 23 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christ the Gateâ&#x20AC;? (John 10: 7-9). Nursery provided. All welcome. Wednesday, Jan. 26 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Next Community Dinner Saturday, Jan. 29 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Need a ride? 613-267-2023

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Celtic fiddle tunes and a Scottish songfest, along with a taste of haggis, cock-a-leekie soup, dessert, coffee, soft drinks and a wee dram of whiskey as well. Admission is $10 per adult and $5 per child (children aged five and under are free). For more information, contact Margo at 613-256-5474 or Heather at 613-259-2904. â&#x20AC;˘ A presentation by a biologist with the Ministry of Natural Resources on species at risk in the Lanark region will be held at the Lanark Legion at 2 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a discussion with coffee and cake at the Nature Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bookshop.

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p.m., James Page, a natural heritage biologist from the Ministry of Natural Resources, will be in Lanark to discuss species at risk in our area. His presentation will shed some light on some of the more elusive plants and animals that may exist in your very backyard. Species at risk are often, but not necessarily, rare, and the Lanark area is an ideal stage, housing a large number of these species. Page will highlight some of the identifying features and habitats where one might have a chance to glimpse an at-risk species. He will give tips on how to identify fragile species and explain how to protect, safeguard and enhance the habitat to encourage optimum biodiversity. The presentation will begin at the Lanark

Legion at 2 p.m. and will be followed by informal discussion over coffee and cake at the Nature Lover’s Bookshop across the street at 62 George St. Nature Lover’s Bookshop has invited other interesting speakers and authors to Lanark over the next months. Check our website, www. natureloversbookshop.ca, or call 613259-5654 for details. Submitted by Nature Lover’s Bookshop.

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Local Beatles cover band headlines hospice fundraiser office in Smiths Falls, Bayshore Home Health office in Smiths Falls, and at any Community Home Support office in Lanark County, or contact Dignity House Hospice at 613-430-421 or dignityhouseperth@gmail.com. Dignity House thanks the event’s top sponsors for making the dinner-dance possible, especially our Gold Event Sponsors: Civitan Club of Perth, Bayshore Home Health, Metroland Media Group, O’Dacre Family Funeral Home and Lannin Funeral Home and Chapel. Don’t miss Beatlejuice – the county’s top Beatles cover band – at the Civitan Club of Perth on Jan. 29.

Coffee Culture has successfully completed it’s ﬁ ﬁrst rst full year of operation and sends out a huge thank you to the community for all the support and help in 2010. Tony would like to send out a big

THANK YOU to his team for doing such a great job in making Coffee Culture a warm, inviting, friendly place and contributing to the successful ﬁ ﬁrst rst year. Tony would also like to take this opportunity to announce the promotion of Tressa White to Location Manager. “Tressa, has been with us from the start and has set an example to all of us, with regards to customer service and how to maintain and improve the operation. Tressa has the ability to be a very strong manager and I am so glad we have been able to grow to enable this.”

Ready to celebrate Robbie Burns Day We are hosting the zone darts on Jan. 30, starting at 10 a.m. Zone euchre is being held in Kanata on Feb. 13. For sign-up information, check the sports bulletin board at the back of the lounge. There will be the piping in of the haggis this Saturday as the ladies’ auxiliary presents its annual Robbie Burns dinner and dance. Tickets are available at the lounge bar at a cost of $20 each, and choose your table, as this is reserved seating only. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 and entertainment by the Champagnes. If you have Scottish regalia, please wear it to add a touch of Scotland to the evening and I will be there to take your photo. For more information, call Marilyn at 613-267-2688. The general meeting is on

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STEELE Monday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m.; please attend, as there is much to discuss and we appreciate your input. Remember, this is your Legion and you have a say as to what goes on. On Jan. 29, Mary Teresa is holding another meat draw in the lounge. There will be “sit around the table” entertainment, so if you play an instrument, come on down and join in; everyone is welcome. Don’t forget to renew your membership. Lest we forget.

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Lanark County’s own British Invasion, Beatlejuice, will be headlining a fundraiser later this month with its authentic renditions of the Beatles’ greatest hits. The dinner-dance at the Civitan Club of Perth on Saturday, Jan. 29, starting at 6 p.m., is organized by Dignity House Hospice to raise money for its residential hospice program. While the cause is serious, the event itself will be a lighthearted evening of great food, desirable prizes, a silent auction and lively dancing. The $50 tickets, which come with a $25 tax receipt, can be purchased at Jo’s Clothes in Perth, Pauline Aunger Royal LePage

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