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Highway 7 expansion to Perth could be in new 10-year plan

A weight loss competition called “Slim till You Win” will

BY DESMOND DEVOY take place between Lanark and desmond.devoy@metroland.com Renfrew counties next month.

The challenge is considered Long-term plans by the one of the largest weight loss province could see Highway 7 competitions in the area, with expanded to four lanes between an estimated 200 participants expected to compete. The goal is to get 100 competitors from each county. Launch stations will be set up throughout both counties where competitors will be weighed in. For privacy reasons, only numbers will be used to identify participants.

A launch station will be set up at Tay Valley Reflections in Perth on Feb. 10 and Feb. 17 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Carleton Place and Perth.

“It’s very possible it could be in the 10-year plan,” said Bob Chiarelli after a breakfast speech to the Ireland-Canada Chamber of Commerce at the Ottawa Golf

and Hunt Club on Jan. 13.

“People in the ministry are very mindful of the needs in that part of eastern Ontario…Perth is, in many respects, becoming a commuter community.”

Figure skating club seeks volunteers The Perth Figure Skating Club is looking for help during the Seaway Valley Interclub Competition, which will be held in Perth the weekend of Feb. 26.

The competition is held in Perth once every 16 years and is one of the club’s most important fundraisers.

Eighteen skating clubs are expected to be in town over that weekend, and volunteers are needed to help out.

Anyone who can spare some time is asked to contact Wendy Martin at wmartin@terridar. com.

Campaign-style speech

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SCOTTISH FUN FOR EVERYONE Eleven-month-old William Klein enjoys the music at the Robbie Burns Day celebration in Middleville on Jan. 23.

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Genocide survivor speaks to students Rwanda’s Yannick Tona tells his story of survival to help students realize the dangers of hatred and bullying.

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Coral Spoule says declining her nomination for a provincial farming award was an ethical decision.

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During his speech to IrishCanadian businesspeople, Chiarelli stressed many themes that will likely be appearing in Liberal speeches in the run up to this October’s provincial election.

He noted that the Dalton McGuinty Liberals will have spent more than $30 billion on infrastructure projects by March 2011. Meanwhile, during the last three years of Progressive Conservative rule under Mike Harris and Ernie Eves, the province spent a total of $2.6 billion on infrastructure.

Another campaign talking point that Chiarelli rolled out was that while the Tories closed 28 hospitals during the 1995-2003 reign, the Liberals have built 18 hospitals, and are expanding See ‘Highway 7’, Pg. 3

Two thousand cyclists slated for summer arrival

Annual event brings economic opportunity to town, request for rental fee waiver

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Farmer nominated for award, declines to accept

But the Ottawa West-Nepean MPP hastened to add that, “there has been no commitment given to expanding it (the highway) further west…It’s not going to happen tomorrow.”

He noted that the provincial government has already invested about $222 million into local roads, including adding High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes along Highway 417, and expanding Highway 7 to four lanes.

While the provincial government has passed on buying up the Ottawa Valley Railway line between Pembroke and Smiths Falls, Chiarelli did leave the door open to being part of talks to keep the rails where they are.

“The railroad is a federal responsibility,” Chiarelli said.

“The province is not going to get involved in it. (But) the province would be willing to hear partnership opportunities. We’re prepared to sit down and talk.”

This summer, 2,000 cyclists will pedal into Perth, which could bring in thousands of dollars to the local economy. But to turn this economic spin-off event into a reality, St. John Catholic High School and the Town of Perth have to accept and approve the projected plans.

Produced by the Quebec-based, non-profit organization, Vélo Québec Voyages, the Grand Tour is an annual event that has participants take part in a seven-day, 600-kilometre cycling vacation.

This year’s Grand Tour is a trip across eastern Ontario in August, in which the cyclists will leave from Brockville, making stops in Perth, Sydenham, Kingston and Belleville.

These cyclists will spend the night in Perth on Aug. 6, and to accommodate the 2,000 participants and staff, a mobile village must be set up.

At the end of their cycling day, participants reach the Grand Tour village, and it’s there that all activities planned for the stopover

are held. All services and utilities needed by participants, including campsites, showers, meals and entertainment, are concentrated on this site so that a villagelike atmosphere is created. The village is located close to the cycling route and nearby local attractions, so that participants who wish to take advantage of those attractions in the stopover may do so easily.

This is where the high school and town enter the picture.

In December, Vélo Québec met with SJCHS principal Ken Crosby as well as Perth’s director of community services, Shellee Evans, and presented them with a report. The report outlines all the required facilities and resources needed in order to make the Perth venue run smoothly.

The organization seeks complimentary use of the town’s equipment and rental facilities, while setting up the village on the school grounds, as well as the use of classrooms.

Crosby told the Perth Courier he was impressed with Vélo Québec’s report, but it’s not a small job.

“I think the event is great, and it gives the town great exposure,” he said. “But it’s definitely a huge undertaking.”

The town will experience a boost to the local economy, as Vélo Québec estimates the Grand Tour will bring in $300,000 to the regions visited this summer.

According to Evans, all the accommodation venues within Perth are booked that evening,

specifically for the cycling tour.

Playing a Fair Game Evans initially outlined the company’s proposal in a report to councillors at its committee-ofthe-whole meeting Jan. 11. Should council waive the rental fees, Evans estimates the projected loss sits at $4,000.

See ‘Two thousand’, Pg. 3

Alcohol tent considerations

BY CATHY JAMES After 100 kilometres on a bike, cyclists participating in the Grand Tour know what to expect when they arrive at the mobile village each day. Clean clothes, shower facilities, as well as access to the bar-bistro marquee.

A Grand Tour feature is the bar-bistro, where participants can have alcoholic beverages until 11 p.m., and a wine service over dinnertime.

Yet a caveat to St. John Catholic High School’s approval for the Grand Tour to use its facilities is to set up the alcohol tent off school grounds.

Director of community services, Shellee Evans, shared this news with Town of Perth councillors at a council meeting Jan. 18.

“The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario has concerns about the alcohol tent being on the school premises,” she said, adding the cycling organizers approached the town, asking to set up the tent at Conlon Farm, adjacent to the school grounds.

“If the town allowed that tent at Conlon Farm, the school would most likely have it.”

But there is a glitch.

The town’s existing alcohol See ‘Alcohol tent’, Pg. 3

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Highway 7 expansion obstacles in securing re-election will be overcoming public anger over the spike in hydro rates.

Chiarelli pointed out that Ontario will likely be free of coal-fired energy generation by 2014, making it the first in North America to do so. He again slammed the Tories, saying that the province lost about 18,000 megawatts due to lack of proper maintenance of hydro facilities.

“That’s the equivalent of Niagara Falls running dry,” he said, adding that the Liberals have added 8,000 megawatts during their term.

The Tories have also taken the Liberals to task for a $7 billion green energy deal with South Korean conglomerate Samsung.

“There is the impression that we are investing overseas,” said Chiarelli. He denied this, stating the Asian company will build four green energy factories in Ontario, which will create 16,000 new jobs Hydro rates and build everything from solar One of the Liberals’ biggest panels to windmills.

more than 100 others.

The recession hit Ontario hard, as it did other areas, but Chiarelli pointed out that the province has regained 96 per cent of the jobs it lost in the recession.

“We’re out-performing every country in the world,” he boasted.

Great Britain, by comparison, has only recovered about 47 per cent of the jobs it lost.

“Our economy is getting back on track,” said Chiarelli.

He chalked some of that economic resurgence to stimulus spending, with 144 such projects approved in the Ottawa area alone, creating about 75,000 jobs. While the stimulus spending required the province to go into a deficit, Chiarelli stated that provincial governments of every political stripe have had to do the same, and that Ontario had recorded three consecutive balanced budgets before the recession hit.

Yannick Tona speaks to students at St. John Catholic High School on Jan. 19 about the 1994 Rwandan genocide.

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Rwandan genocide survivor urges Perth students to choose peace

BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Until Yannick Tona was four years old, he lived a happy, normal life with his family in Rwanda. His father ran a transportation business and his mother was the director of a school for handicapped children.

They owned a car.

Then, in April of 1994, everything changed. The Hutu, who control-led the government and made up the majority of Rwanda’s population, began the mass slaughter of the Tutsi minority. Over 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed in less than 100 days.

Tona, a Tutsi, and about 20 members family, including his younger sister and baby brother, were at his grandmother’s house when the genocide began. He said he remembers seeing hundreds of people running, and someone telling them the killers were less than 15 minutes from where they were.

“I saw my mom’s face changing,” Tona said during a presentation to St. John Catholic High School students last week.

“I knew something was wrong.”

The family then split up. Tona went with his mother, who was disabled and needed a cane. They hid in the jungle and walked from the south of Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a journey that would have taken seven hours by car.

The pair did not eat or drink the entire way.

Tona said when they finally arrived, the horror of what he witnessed along the way haunted him.

“I was traumatized,” he said. “I was not able to eat.

“I was not living then.”

History Rwanda had a feudal system and was ruled by kings until becoming a German colony in the late 1800s. After the Second World War, it became a colony

of Belgium until being granted independence in 1962. The Hutu then gained control of the government.

Tona said Hutu and Tutsi classifications were not based on ethnicity, but on class. Rich Rwandans were Tutsis while farmers were considered Hutus.

Colonists who issued cards identifying Rwandans as either Tutsi or Hutu, both fostered and fueled this divide.

Though Rwanda is one of the smallest countries in Africa and residents all speak the same language, the government maintained a campaign of hatred toward Tutsis. Even schools taught that Tutsis were not human beings and were enemies of the country, said Tona.

“People in my country, they started to believe in it,” he said.

“They started to see each other as enemies.”

In April 1994, the Interahamwe militia and other Hutus be-gan the systematic killing of all Tutsis in the country. Groups of Hutus worked in various parts of the country in a plan to kill 20 Tutsis per minute, Tona said. Hutus and Tutsis all lived together in the small and densely populated country, which meant victims often knew their attackers.

After the genocide

By July 1994, the Rwandan Patriotic Front, a group made up of Tutsis, including Tona’s father, and moderate Hutus, gained control of Rwanda. Tona and his mother returned and began searching for their family members.

Only four of the 20 members who were gathered at Tona’s grandmother’s house the day the killings started had survived, including his younger sister. A Hutu woman had found her and put her in a hole, knowing her husband would kill her if she were found. Tona said though she nearly starved and couldn’t speak for almost a year after she emerged, she had survived.

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His grandmother and baby brother had both been killed.

Their house had also been burned down.

“We had nothing,” he said. “We had to start life again.”

After the genocide, identity cards were eliminated, Tona said.

“It is illegal to identify as Hutu or Tutsi,” he said. “Everyone is Rwandan.”

Policies focused on forgiveness have been implemented, including a traditional court system.

The system gives reduced jail sentences and community service to those who provide information to families about the deaths of their loved ones.

This reduces overcrowding at jails and provides closure for families, Tona said, though not everyone is ready to forgive.

Message to youth Tona is now an international programs officer with Aegis Students Rwanda, a group that aims to educate, fundraise and campaign against genocide and crimes against humanity, according to its website.

That’s how Tona met Morgann Rymal, who visited Rwanda last July. Rymal, a former Perth and District Collegiate Institute student who did her placement at the high school as a studentteacher, taught a Grade 10 civics class on human rights violations last fall. Her students wrote letters in support of a Visa application for Tona to come to Canada to speak about his experiences.

“First-hand experiences add to your understanding of events in history,” she told St. John students.

Tona, who also presented at PDCI during his visit, said he tells his story to teach the dangers of hatred, including school bullying.

“We are the ones who change things,” he said. “If you don’t care, no one will care.

“Go back and talk about what you learned today.”

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Coun. Beth Peterkin said the town is lucky to be selected for the tour, and council should encourage the cyclists’ arrival.

“There are plenty of neighbouring communities who would love to have 2,000 cyclists come to their community,” she said.

Councillors agreed that if the Grand Tour – along with other community events – meant bringing tourism dollars to the community, it was worth the town’s $15,000 annual loss.

“This is part of economic development through tourism,” said Coun. Jim Boldt. “A $15,000 loss compared to a $300,000 gain, it just makes sense.”

At its council meeting Jan. 18, councillors approved the option to waive the rental fees for a group that brings economic benefit to the community. Evans will develop criteria on what meets economic benefit to the town and report back to council.

Evans said that while waiving rental fees would support the event, and provide incentive for the group to return in future years, it would be unfair to other groups that have unsuccessfully sought exemption from the town’s rental fees.

Evans outlined three options for council’s consideration for Vélo Québec’s request. The town could stick to its rental policy fee or give a one-time deal and waive the fees altogether for this group. The third option would amend the rental bylaw, exempting rental fees for groups that bring an economic impact to the community. Based on 2010 numbers, the town would lose an estimated $15,000 annually.

Chief administrative officer Tim Simpson warned this amendment could cause confusion.

“The challenge is defining what economic development is, exactly,” he said.

Alcohol tent considerations management policy states that Conlon Farm is not deemed an appropriate venue to distribute alcohol.

Council asked Evans to further investigate this matter with organizers, Vélo Québec, and to consult with the Perth Police Service and the Perth Fire Department to determine if they have any concerns regarding this proposal.

Evans reported back to council at a special council meeting Jan. 20. According to Vélo Québec, the average participant age is 52, and the following day they will cycle to Sydenham.

“We asked to forego the tent, but (the organizer) said it’s a part of the attraction of the holiday,” Evans said. “She gave me assurances there wouldn’t be any public intoxication.”

Police Chief Pat Capello told Evans he didn’t foresee any problems, and reminded her that police officers could be hired for security.

Evans outlined a potential plan for the Conlon Farm tent.

“They would fence in the entire area, and the cyclists will have to wear wristbands to get into the tent,” she explained.

Coun. Beth Peterkin put her support behind the event.

“It’s a one-of-a-kind event for us in Perth,” she said.

Councillors Jim Boldt and Jim Graff said they weren’t initially keen on the idea, but their outlook changed once Evans outlined the facts.

“I’m inclined to support it because of the answers I’m getting,” said Boldt.

Following councillor feedback, town resident Neil Fennell, who was sitting in the audience, offered his two cents.

“I’m opposed to this,” he said.

“The appearance of having large amounts of people consuming alcohol in such an open facility, this shows that alcohol is viewed as a measure of success. Is this the message that you want to send?”

Mayor John Fenik responded.

“I absolutely support this event,” he said. “It’s a reflection of our support of cycling, and it’s an incredibly good message to see adults on bikes, coming into town.”

Fenik asked for a recorded vote, and the Conlon Farm arrangement was approved.

St. John Catholic High School principal Ken Crosby told the Perth Courier he forwarded this news to the school board.

“It’s currently under review by the director and assistant director,” he said. “We hope to know their decision by the end of the week.”

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Lanark Highlands Frosty Fling Winter Carnival 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.

Council Meeting Schedule:

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.

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The first installment date will be February 28th, 2011.

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Perth councillors respond to chamber’s economic report

BY CATHY JAMES Perth Courier If the town wants to hire an economic development officer, it either means cutting services or raising taxes.

This was Perth Mayor John Fenik’s message to councillors and the public following a vision session on Saturday, Jan. 22.

Councillors met to discuss their priorities for the next four years at Code’s Mill on the Park, and followed it up with a discussion concerning the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce’s report on economic development.

At the committee-of-the-whole

meeting Jan. 11, the chamber handed council a 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. 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.

Coun. Jim Graff, who has pushed the economic development topic forward since Oct-

PERTH COUNCIL BRIEFS These are council briefs from the Town of Perth’s regular council meeting, which took place at the Perth Town Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 18, as well as a special council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. All council members were present at the Jan. 18 meeting, while Coun. Ed McPherson was not present at the Jan. 20 meeting due to work commitments.

200th Anniversary Committee members selected In five years Perth will celebrates its 200th birthday, and the residents responsible for bringing the celebrations to life have been selected.

The Town of Perth made a call for submissions last year for any Perth resident interested in becoming an advisory panel member. The panel will make recommendations to the Heritage Management Advisory Panel on matters pertaining to the commemoration of the town’s 200th anniversary.

The committee will determine and promote the event itinerary, collaborate with community partners and sponsors and educate the community about the town’s history.

The town’s striking committee reviewed the applications on Dec. 23, and came up with a list of candidates recommended to sit on the anniversary panel. These names were forwarded to council at its regular meeting on Jan. 18.

The three citizens who will sit on the panel are Frank Sabourin, Connie Strang and Clark Theobald.

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell will represent council, while Johanne Lacroix will represent the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area, and Don Loken will sit in as the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce representative.

Perth shares physician taskforce report with Smiths Falls With the recent passing of Dr. Murty, combined with two physician retirements, the Town of Smiths Falls faces a physician shortage, and Perth wants to help.

Perth Mayor John Fenik told council that after talking with Smiths Falls Mayor Dennis Staples, he offered to pass along Perth’s physician taskforce report.

In 2007, the town compiled a

physician recruitment strategy.

With aging doctors and an expanding township population, the town was designated an underserviced area by the province of Ontario. Needing to make the necessary steps to bringing physicians to Perth, Fenik formed a mayor’s taskforce to recruit general practitioners and nurses to the area. The taskforce was made up of elected officials, town staff, local physicians and representatives from the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. With the arrival of five physicians over the past three years, the taskforce disbanded last November.

The taskforce initially created a report, outlining its strategy to attract physicians to the area.

“I offered to provide Mayor Staples with that report,” said Fenik. “We want to do anything we can do to help our friends in Smiths Falls.”

ober’s election, insisted at Saturday’s meeting that when it comes to putting an economic development plan in place, the town has to be proactive.

“If we wait until we have a serious problem, it’s too late,” said Graff, adding they need to focus on tourism, developers and industry. “If we can improve that, it takes pressure off the taxpayers.”

Fenik then spoke.

“I appreciate the report that comes forward. But we have done an exceptional job. People have good policing, people have good roads,” he said. “If we want to put an economic development strategy in place, we have to increase our taxes. I think your report is wonderful, but from the election until this day, I have been hearing that we have fallen off the wagon.”

Coun. Judy Brown echoed Fenik’s response.

“It irks me that the chamber calls us out,” she said. “We have certain constraints over and over again. People say their taxes are too high, so I can see taxpayers having a problem with paying for an economic development officer.”

Smith attended this meeting, and responded to the councillors’ comments.

“The intent of the report is not to spend money, but to look at a strategic marketing plan...there is no one co-ordinating those efforts,” she said. “Our intention is not to dismiss the good work of the town, but there are concerns

and there are gaps that I challenge you to discuss.”

Fenik acknowledged Smith’s remarks.

“I think we are all on the same page, that it’s all about a sustainable community,” he said.

“But it’s about deciding what the fabric of the community will be. We could close the pool, and save thousands of dollars (for economic development), but that will tear away the fabric of the community.”

Coun. Jim Boldt said more research into the town’s operations is required.

“I agree, we can’t pay a $100,000 salary for an economic development officer, but what can we do to market our town?” he asked, adding that a forensic audit on the town’s operations will allow council to understand how, and where, the town’s finances are allocated in its budget.

“We have to identify the key issues, and I’m a thousand per cent behind economic development.”

Town resident Alfred von Mirbach suggested the town hire a consultant to outline the town’s economic status and potential approach.

“Hire a consultant to review and tell you the best way to do this,” he said.

Fenik pointed over to the town staff who attended the meeting.

“We forget that we have an incredible staff, and we are working at or above capacity,” he said, adding that Perth’s economic forecast is hard to determine.

“In my experience, what we

can’t do is understand what the threat will be tomorrow, and what the opportunity will be tomorrow.”

Smith said the report’s intention is not to criticize town hall.

“We have glowing praise for the work staff does with its limited resources,” she said. “We don’t know what the best option is, but there is an urgency to have a marketing plan come forward.”

Smith added this hiring doesn’t have to come out of the town’s budget.

“There are grants for these projects,” she said.

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell suggested council ask town staff produce an operations report.

“We could make it a budget line item, but let’s ask staff to come to us and identify what we are doing well, and what we need help with,” Gemmell said. “Everyone is in the same boat as we are.”

Coun. Ed McPherson said this request won’t be answered overnight.

“Over the next two months we face the budget process, and it may not get done by the end of the year,” he said, adding he wouldn’t want to spend money until the town has done its research.

“I don’t want you leaving today thinking we are going to spend $45,000 on an economic development officer. I want to do it right the first time. If it takes one year to get reports from staff, then it takes one year.”

Council will bring this topic back to the table at its Feb. 8 committee-of-the-whole meeting.

Town partners up with LAWS The Town of Perth has found a temporary solution to house stray cats and dogs.

For years, the town has used the Travelling Paws Kennel and Pound Service, which is located near Carleton Place, to provide temporary shelter for stray animals picked up by the town’s animal control officer.

Before Christmas, the town received news that Travelling Paws will close its doors, forcing Perth to find a new shelter service.

In a report to council at its Jan. 20 council meeting, chief administrative officer Tim Simpson said that Lanark County CAOs met in December and recommended that a Request for Proposal be circulated from interested parties.

Until these proposals can be reviewed and contracted out, the town needs to find a shelter.

For the time being, Perth, along with five other municipalities, has arranged to use the Lanark Animal Welfare Society’s services for the next 60 days.

“Given the urgent requirement to secure pound services and the very short term of the agreement, it is recommended that the contract be approved,” Simpson stated in his report. “In the interim, work will continue on securing a long-term solution for council’s review in the coming weeks.”

Council approved this contract Juno winning trio “The Good Lovelies” packed the Rideau Christian Fellowship Church on Saturday night at the meeting, and the contract with fans of their Toronto area folk music. Perth is just one of their hundreds of road stops on the year, as is now in effect. they travel from coast to coast across Canada.

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Perth farmer nominated for provincial award kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

She was also instrumental in starting Community Supported Agriculture boxes in the Perth area, which allows customers to purchase prepaid boxes of fresh, organic produce throughout the growing season, Quipp said.

Customers pay a certain amount at the beginning of the season, and then pick up their boxes filled with vegetables through to Thanksgiving.

In order to qualify for the

Outstanding Young Farmers Award, contestants must earn two-thirds of their income from farming.

Coral said she was astonished to learn she had been nominated.

“I was a little bit surprised by it,” she said. “I was unaware of that award previously, so I was a bit taken aback.”

Though she said she appreciated being nominated, Coral felt her farm business is too young for her

to participate in the competition.

“I’m coming up on my fourth season operating as a farm business,” she said. “I didn’t feel I had the qualifications.

“I’m just not prepared for scrutiny at this time.”

Coral also said that as an organic farmer, she didn’t agree with some of the companies that were sponsoring the competition.

“It was moral dilemma,” she said. “I am involved with or-

Perth resident Coral Sproule was nominated for an Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Award last December, but has declined due to the companies behind the award.

Sproule was nominated primarily by her mother and Friends of the Perth Farmers Market member, Donna Sproule, with support of other members of friends of the market.

Donna said she was a fan of Coral’s farming work first, and a mother second, when it came to nominating her daughter for the award. Many others supported the idea, she added.

“It started out as a seed for a mother and then became a community echoing the same sentiments,” she said.

Fellow friend of the market Susan Quipp agreed. She said Coral is a proactive young woman who dedicates herself to her farming work.

“She’s doing a great job,” she said.

Coral has been working in the farming industry for the past seven years. She apprenticed with Plan B Organic Farm – one of the largest community grown agriculture farms in Canada – for four years before starting Queen Beet Farm, on the 6th Concession of Bathurst, four seasons ago.

She sells organic vegetables like beets, heirloom tomatoes and squashes, along with eggs, via farm-gate sales and at the Perth Coral Sproule hangs out with some of the residents of Queen Beet Farm. Sproule was nominated for an Farmers’ Market.

Ontario Outstanding Young Farmers Award.

Photo submitted by Coral Sproule

Vision session: Perth council chooses top priorities

BY CATHY JAMES A lot can change in a town over four years, and Perth councillors voiced how they want to be a part of it. Councillors and a handful of residents spent Saturday morning (Jan. 22) upstairs at Code’s Mill on the Park, where each person shared what they want to see accomplished over council’s four-year term.

Calling it a vision session, there was a similar exercise carried out four years ago in which councillors came up with 10 priorities they wanted to address in their term.

On Saturday, they returned to the ideas table so the new council could reflect on past achievements and work on future goals.

Christine Peringer facilitated the meeting, where councillors sat in a half circle facing the front, with town staff sitting off to the side, watching the meeting. The eight Perth residents who attended the public meeting sat behind council.

Opening the meeting, Peringer broke the ice by asking councillors to share why they wanted to become a councillor.

Then, handing them each a notepad, she asked them a question.

“At the end of this term of council, what is most important to you, to have accomplished?” she asked. “Give us your five priorities.”

Councillors had a few minutes to write them down. One by one, councillors walked up to the front of the room, posting their priorities on the wall, explaining the message behind each one.

Similar priorities amongst councillors included the truck bypass, tourism, green initiatives and fiscal responsibility. Additional choices ranged from economic development, to communicating better with town residents, to heritage management.

Then it was the public’s turn.

Peringer opened the floor to the residents, asking for their input.

“The question is, ‘what’s missing?’” Peringer asked, pointing to the wall. “Now is the time to make sure it gets up here.”

The public then hit on components they felt councillors didn’t include. Alfred von Mirbach spoke first, and said the priorities listed seem focused on smaller issues, and suggested council break down the silos.

“We should marry the departments with integrated solutions,” he said about town hall. “All those departments cross all boundaries and we should be integrating what’s in the best interests of the town.”

Former councillor Eric Devlin then listed eight items missing from the wall, including licences for bicycles in town, senior transportation and the Haggart Dam. Other items listed by residents included a strong business improvement area, development of a strategic marketing and economic plan, water quality, and community gardens.

Following the public’s feedback, Peringer handed the councillors and residents five stickers each. To narrow the choices, she asked everyone to select their top five picks from the 55 pieces of paper posted on the wall.

With colour-coded stickers, attendees could see the councillor-selected priorities, and which ones residents felt were most important.

Popular council choices included an economic development strategy, tourism, and the bypass.

Residents were stuck on citizen engagement, as well as a strategic marketing plan and economic development plan.

Concluding the meeting, Peringer said she will tabulate these choices, and provide a report to council. Councillors can then review the choices, and finalize its priority list as a group.

“We’ll bring this back to council and review it again, and consider the public’s input as well,” said Peringer.

See story above for councillor priorities.

ganizations that speak on behalf of small farmers, and I don’t find these companies sponsoring this award were representative of the needs of the farmers I deal with in my work.”

The award’s sponsors include Syngenta, a company that specializes in insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.

“Syngenta’s products have the potential to respond to many of the world’s most pressing challenges,” the company’s website states. “There are, however, some inherent risks – to humans and the environment – in the production, use and disposal of our products. We manage these risks carefully, and provide appropriate safeguards and training for people who have contact with any potentially hazardous substances.”

Coral said after looking into the competition, she didn’t feel she could participate.

“As I researched it, it wasn’t aligned with what I believe,” she said.

Even though Coral might not win an award just yet, Donna said she was still proud to nominate her daughter for the great work she loves to do.

“There are a lot of farmers in this area, I just happen to know Coral best,” Donna said.

“It wasn’t necessarily as a mother, but as someone who lives in the community and would like to show support through acknowledging the people who are doing the hard work for very little pay.”

Town councillors’ top fives: Mayor John Fenik Protecting Heritage Assets Citizen Engagement Fiscal Responsibility Bypass Planning Density Green Initiatives (Solar Farm)

Deputy Mayor John Gemmell Improve Tourism Having Perth as a place to want to raise a family (i.e. recreational infrastructure) Bypass A good fiscal financial plan in place New recreational complex

Coun. Beth Peterkin Expand green initiatives

Make best use of tourism dollars Work with County on truck bypass Wilson Street gateway completed Improved cycling infrastructure

Better quality of life for seniors, and keep youth in community

Coun. Jim Graff

Pursue green initiatives Expand tourism Continue to attract doctors Develop strategic plan Meet infrastructure needs

Coordinate key economic stakeholders within town Sports activities – keep costs down for families Truck bypass Making Perth developer-friendly Tourist promotion

Coun. Jim Boldt

Coun. Ed McPherson

Coun. Judy Brown

Lower taxes Increase industrial and commercial base More efficiency in operations, including green initiatives Bypass

Open for Business Long range waste/water planning Centralized tourism Legacy programs/town services review Fiscal Responsibility

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EDITORIAL LETTERS

Thanks for hospice support Dear Editor, One of my New Year’s resolutions as the incoming chair of Dignity House Hospice of Perth is to thank the growing list of Lanark County businesses and residents who are supporting our board’s efforts to establish a residential hospice for those in need of end-of-life care.

The list now includes Metroland Media Group and its flagship newspaper here in Perth, The Courier. On its editorial side, The Courier has written a number of informative stories about the need for palliative care for county residents, along with our efforts to meet that need since our incorporation in 2008. On the advertising side, your group is generously helping to promote our charity, including our dinner-

dance fundraiser on Jan. 29 featuring Beatlejuice at the Civitan Club of Perth – this amazing Beatles cover band is doing the “gig” well below cost, and Civitan Club of Perth is donating the venue, bar proceeds, and staff time, and have substantially underwritten the mouth-watering menu!

Three other top sponsors for this fundraiser are: Bayshore Home Health, O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, and Lannin Funeral Home and Chapel. On behalf of the Dignity House Hospice board, I extend my sincere thanks to all of our supporters, big and small, and will endeavour to express my appreciation publicly at every opportunity.

Doug Burt, Chair, Dignity House of Perth Hospice

Do dog walkers need a reminder sign?

Dear Editor, Congratulations to all the brave folk who took the Polar Bear challenge and jumped into the Tay on New Year’s Day. I am full of admiration for those people who raise money for charity each year by cheerfully – or trembling with apprehension – venture into the river in the middle of winter.

I have to confess, though, that I was a little concerned about the quality of the water. We had

a thaw before New Year’s, if you remember, and as I walked along the path to the Legion Hall, I couldn’t help noticing the dog poop that was exposed when the snow melted.

I hope none of it got washed into the Tay. Maybe there should be some signs up along the riverbanks warning dog walkers to pick up the poop?

Still more changes to report

Louise McDiarmid Perth

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t will come as no surprise to those who know me well that I’ve just had another attack of changing things around. I guess you could call it an addicIn this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. tion, like my sudden cravings for Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture endless bars of chocolate. by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local Once I start, I can’t stop. Oh Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! well, at least I don’t smoke or Kim Crain correctly identified last week’s landmark as the grain silo drink heavily or gamble, alat the Dodds and Erwin Building on Gore St. though an up-coming trip to Las This week’s local landmark provides a glimpse into the workplace Vegas may put that last one to of municipal decision-makers. the test.

Meanwhile, as winter sprinkles its cold, stay-indoors, way towards spring, I wake up wondering what to do to make my day more interesting. I know, I think, feeling a little surge of excitement, I’ll finally turn that third bedroom into my very own book-lined study. At the moment my computer is beside dear husb’s and all his clutter in his den. His extra-loud telephone, to cope with his deafness, makes me jump out of my skin with its strident ring and there isn’t an inch of spare floor space to tuck myself away into a quieter corner.

But if I had that other room I could move all my books in there, my files, my typing desk and perhaps another small table to use as a work-surface – which I could easily remove from our hallway – and then move two chairs from the kitchen into the hall space.

And find two smaller chairs for the kitchen.

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Betty

BENDELL Settled In books. Which, now I come to think of it, could do with reorganizing into subjects. They started out in reasonably good order. Dictionaries and reference books first. Then a whole section of gardening books and another for travel. But now Dick Francis has infiltrated the nonfiction shelves and “how to stay fit” has mingled with “how to manage your money.”

So out they all come into heaps on the floor and space made for five now empty Billy bookcases (Three cheers for Ikea). Then I go and lie down, panting on my bed until the spots disappear from my vision. But, heck, I can do this so, breathing back to normal, I start heaving books onto the empty shelves. It has always amazed me how such a huge disarray of books can fit into neat, space-saving shelves.

Soon the floor is clear and the books, more or less, in order.

Somewhere in the house there

is bound to be a just-finished paperback which will, without doubt, get tucked into an inappropriate spot. Already an Iris Murdock novel has squeezed in alongside the essays of Francis Bacon. But they were both good writers in their different ways, I tell myself, so I leave them together for now.

Perhaps sometime soon I will have one of those rare days when I wake up full of energy and enthusiasm and really sort things out. Meanwhile, I’ve just got to drag that old chest of drawers out of my new den and find a home for it. And find somebody clever enough to rewire my computer. And then set to and finally do something about my toppling pile of filing. And then I must answer that letter from a friend in England, which I received weeks ago. And find a spot for my notice board, which needs bringing up to date.

Which reminds me that the one in the kitchen needs re-arranging too. And hey, while I’m in the kitchen, what if I put those mixing bowls in a cupboard somewhere and tuck the radio along that now-empty shelf ? Then we could listen to the news during breakfast. I could even tune in to some light music later, as I’m doing the dusting. Dancing with a feather flick may not sound like a fine romance, but it would probably tone up all those flagging muscles and get me ready for another day of action to help the winter months fly by.

The nights too, as I crash groggily into bed and dream of how perfect my home is going to be – one of these days.

Winter, we need to talk Dear Winter, I think our friendship may be in jeopardy.

It’s no secret you are difficult to love, but over the years I have stood by you loyally, defending your character to all comers, making excuses, trying to be enthusiastic about your strange whims.

It hasn’t been easy. You make it awfully difficult to be a good, true friend.

What I love most about you is your snow, which gives everyone, particularly the kids, something fun to do.

That said we are not a family of winter-sport lovers. We don’t ski.

We don’t (GASP!) do the hockey thing. We skate a little, if you can call it that, but not very often. We have been known to snowshoe and we like to go sledding.

With this meagre participation in the fun stuff of winter, why am I compelled to defend and love you so? Because you are you!

Winter is part of everything that is this place, and life wouldn’t be the same without you.

Possibly I will feel differently about you when I’m older because, you know, relationships change and joints get creaky and the cold is felt more keenly in the bones.

For now, though, I want to give you some advice, as a friend, that might help to perk up your image a bit.

First of all, it’s about this bitter cold thing. We expect it to be cold, but we’re in eastern Ontario and our normal winter highs and lows are a bit different than those in, say, Yellowknife. I think it would be a smashing idea if you could limit the number and dura-

Stephanie

GRAY Past Deadline tion of cold snaps each winter. In other words: enough already.

See, this sort of thing annoys people and then they say mean things about you. And don’t try to tell me that January is all about cold, sunny days – frostbite warnings and windchills into the minus 40s are not “cold,” they’re frigid. It’s just mean. Knock it off. The ice is thick enough for skating now, so we can move on.

Besides, when it’s cold like this it gets harder and harder not to agree with the people who say, “Bring on global warming.” But don’t worry, I mutter “It’s climate change” every time. Climate change is not necessarily a warm thing.

Anyway, my second piece of advice is to provide more snow.

We’ve had the cold, we’ve got the thick ice, now could we please have a little more snow so that the kids can make forts and snowmen and such? People who ski

and snowshoe like snow.

Now, I know you’re probably scoffing at this advice because if there’s one thing you hear over and over from your critics it is complaints about the snow. That’s why I’m saying just a little bit.

Maybe little bits at a time.

These crazy whiteouts on major highways causing huge calamities are a bit much. And the 50-or-so feet you’ve dumped on parts of North America is overkill. Spread it around a little!

I mean, you know me. We’ve been friends for a long time, and you know that I tend to be realistic about you. It’s not always going to perfect in your season. You are loveable, but difficult. The best relationships often are.

I know you’ve crossed a line when I find myself agreeing with the late news. Usually I scoff whenever some silly winter weather story is the lead. “Suck it up, buttercup,” I’ll say. “It’s winter! In Canada! It’s what we do and who we are! We know how to use snowplows!”

When I find myself nodding and thinking, “Wow, that really IS a lot of snow” or “That really IS cold” or “That really DOES merit a state of emergency” then either I’m getting soft (not yet) or you’ve gone too far. Play nice. You’ll win more friends.

That all said, I know there are tonnes of folks who will never love you or who once did and now speak only with contempt and disdain whenever you show up – nasty or normal. I still think every little bit helps, though.

I want us to always be friends, Winter, but I could use a little help.

Sincerely yours.

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COMMUNITY

Most popular outdoor activity is for the birds

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here was a time within my memory when people who watched birds were, to say the least, thought to be a bit strange. In fact, in some countries in the early years of the Second World War, anyone seen peering through binoculars aroused immediate suspicions of being either an enemy agent or a Peeping Tom. Since then, bird watching has surpassed even golf as the number one outdoor activity in all of North America.

Among its attributes is its wide ranging appeal, not only to people from all walks of life, but to representatives from almost every age group.

Another reason the pastime of watching birds is so popular is the involvement factor. It ranges all the way from enjoying the antics of the feathered clients in one’s own backyard, to specialized field trips to glimpse rare or unusual bird species. Annual spring bird counts of the Rideau

Valley Field Naturalists used to involve some 84 members with grand totals of about 156 individual species sighted.

But what does watching birds actually accomplish? Apart from the enjoyment already mentioned, we as individuals, and as humans as a whole, can learn a lot from observing the antics and habits of our socalled feathered friends. Smart anglers, for instance, will keep an eye on where the loon is fishing, knowing that where the bait fish are could also be the hangout for the bigger game fish.

And a feeding frenzy of gulls or terns, in all likelihood, means that those minnows were driven to the surface by the larger fish below.

I’m sure all of us recognize the robin calling for rain, yet the flicker is equally vociferous in this regard, and was often referred to by the old farmers as the rain bird. And before the advent of the landfill dump

Art

BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors sites, the appearance of flocks of gulls inland was a sure sign of an impending storm.

The Swampy Crees near Cape Henrietta Maria on Hudson Bay will tell you that the big migration of geese in the fall is triggered by a change in the winds

and results in a high tide. Then too, by keeping an eye to the spring flights of geese passing through Leeds and Lanark counties, we will see that their movement indicates a period of good weather ahead.

Soon we will have a number of calls and sightings ourselves of that aristocrat of the sparrow family, the white-crowned sparrow. This handsome grey bird with the strikingly-marked white and black head stripes comes to feeding stations in the spring-time of year on its way to its tree-line nesting grounds.

As you’ll notice, it seems in no hurry to leave, spending a week or more in the backyard of its choice.

But why, you might ask, does it not hurry north, for it has a long hazardous journey ahead?

The reason is simple if we stop to think about it. The bird’s breeding area in the tundra is still, for the most part, in the grip of winter. With little insect life

available to feed its nestlings, it makes sense for the bird to delay its arrival there until conditions for rearing its brood are much more favourable.

Watching birds from year to year indicates the parasitic cowbird seems to be increasing at the expense of our more desirable species. Birds such as the scarlet tanager, wood thrush, brown thrasher, and rose-breasted grosbeak to name a few are unfortunately strangely silent in many places. Is the loss of the warblers’ winter rain forest another reason why we are not seeing as many of these aerial sprites as in years gone by?

As you can see, there are many reasons why people watch the birds.

NOTE: There is a hawk owl in the area of the Glen Tay Road and the Scotch Line. It has been there for a few weeks now and possibly will stay in that area for awhile.

LETTERS

Human hunters should leave the animal hunters alone Dear Editor, You know, I get the whole hunting thing. The adrenaline rush, the strategy, the camping out in the wilderness, the beer and the boys and, if you are lucky, the thrill of the kill. What I cannot stand to sit quietly about is the practice of some hunters in Lanark County who kill wolves just because they are there.

All you farmers and hunters out there tell me about how the wolves are after your sheep, or how they are coming “closer and closer to humans cause they aren’t afraid anymore.” I have heard every excuse in the book to systematically go out to hunt and kill these and other

poor creatures, and I just shake my head in disgust. I even had a neighbour try to tell me that she just simply has to kill this 17-year-old bear because he is ornery and cranky, cause he has a cracked tooth and the berries and apples were not good this year, and he is becoming a nuisance cause he is hungry and broke into her shed.

Ummmm.....1) The berries and apples were so abundant this year it was crazy; 2) How the hell did you see his cracked tooth; and 3) What do you keep in your shed to attract the bear in the first place?

Come on, people. Let’s live together. Remember the word co-operation?

The story I read (Perth Courier, Jan. 13,

Letters to the Editor) was that this deer came on to a hunter’s land while being chased by wolves. The hunter grabbed his gun and probably because he was too far away from hitting the wolves and that he couldn’t kill the deer cause it was not deer hunting season, he sent firing shots up in the air to scare the wolves.

What is my problem with that, you ask?

Wolves do not have grocery stores to go to. They rely entirely on hunting to get their food. They have every right to be hunting the land, just as much as a human hunter does. The deer in this story was running for its life and does not know one house to the next, so whether it

was a hunter or not makes no difference.

And the wolves were hunting for food because they were hungry. It was a natural moment, one that has been carried out since life existed. Once again, man, in his/her struggle for domination over all species of wildlife, comes in to disrupt that which is pure nature.

Tsk, tsk on you Mr. Hunter Man stepping in on someone else’s hunt. Are you that greedy that you don’t want a wolf pack to eat an animal cause you want to kill it yourself ?

Leave the wolves alone!

Linda Grenier

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CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented in the application form and supporting documents to deem the application being processed under File #D14-AC-06/10 as complete.

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Planning Advisory Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Perth on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth Ontario, to consider an amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 3358, which is proposed under the above noted application.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to amend Zoning By-law 3358, as it applies to lands located on the north side of Leslie Street described as PK Lot 2, PT Lots 1, 2 and 6 Plan 8828 Part 2 ref plan 27R-2338in the Town of Perth, to change the zoning from the Residential Second Density (R2) Zone to a Residential Third Density Exception (R3-X) Zone.

THE EFFECT of the proposed R3-X Zone would be to permit the construction of a semi-detached dwelling with a maximum lot coverage of 38% and an additional 5% lot coverage for unenclosed decks or porches.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands affected by the proposed zoning amendment in relation to other lands within the municipality.

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the zoning amendment has been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth.

If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Corporation of the Town of Perth in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Perth before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is passed, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.

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 Zoning By-law amendment is passed, 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 do so.

AFTER A DECISION has been made by Council, persons wishing to formally register an objection 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.

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Dated at the Town of Perth This 20th 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

CONCERNING A PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 34 OF THE PLANNING ACT, R.S.O. 1990. C.P.13 TAKE NOTICE that, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, this notice is to advise that sufficient information has been presented in the application form and supporting documents to deem the application being processed under File # D14-AC-01/11 as complete.

A PUBLIC MEETING will be held by the Planning Advisory Committee of the Corporation of the Town of Perth on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 5:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers, at the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth Ontario, to consider an amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 3358, which is proposed under the above noted application.

THE PURPOSE of the application is to change Zoning By-law 3358, as it applies to lands located on the north side of North Street and comprising PT LOT37, Plan 8828, to change the zoning from the Residential Third Density (R3) Zone to the Residential Third Density Exception Six (R3-6) Zone.

THE EFFECT of the proposed zoning change would be to permit a Bed and Breakfast Establishment with a maximum of three accommodation rooms as an accessory use to the existing single detached dwelling. A Bed and Breakfast establishment is defined as permitting a maximum of four guest accommodation rooms provided adequate on-site parking is established.

THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands affected by the proposed zoning amendment in relation to other lands within the municipality.

ANY PERSON may attend the Public Meeting and or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment. If you wish to be notified after a decision regarding the zoning amendment has been made, you must make a written request to the Corporation of the Town of Perth.

If a person or public body that files an appeal of a decision of the Corporation of the Town of Perth in respect of the proposed Zoning By-law amendment does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Corporation of the Town of Perth before the proposed Zoning By-law amendment is passed, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss all or part of the appeal.

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 Zoning By-law amendment is passed, 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 do so.

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Town Council encourages participation in the 2011 Census and the new National Household Survey Every five years Statistics Canada conducts a Census. Beginning May 2, 2011, all households in Canada will be receiving a yellow Census package from Statistics Canada for the 2011 Census and new National Household Survey (NHS).

It is important to complete and return the package to Statistics Canada. The information compiled provides significant information that is used in making decisions for our community, province and country as a whole. The Town depends on census information when planning for new schools, roads, waterworks, recreation, police and fire services. As well, the Planning Department frequently references information regarding households and families to plan current and future housing needs, health care and day-care centres.

The Council of the Town of Perth supports and encourages community participation in the 2011 Census and National Household Survey to ensure that the Town receives the data required to plan, develop and evaluate municipal programs and services.

The Town appreciates your co-operation in this process.

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.

On application for a tag, the owner of the dog or cat may be required to produce a certificate, signed by a practicing veterinarian, that the animal has been inoculated with an anti-rabies vaccine within the period of twelve (12) months immediately prior to the date of

With Phase One now sold out, the Town of Perth is selling serviced industrial lots in Phase Two of the Industrial Park located at the south end of Rogers Road. Prices range from $20,000 to $45,000 per lot depending on size and frontage. The Town of Perth offers a Municipal Servicing Rebate Program that provides rebates between 50% and 75% of the servicing costs off the price of the lots to businesses that demonstrate environmentally conscious development. Please contact Shellee Evans, Director of Community Services, for further information at 613267-3311 Ext. 2227.

Museum Gift Shop The Gift Shop at the Perth Museum has been expanded to include a number of Perth promotional items. Scarves, t-shirts, golf shirts, postcards, as well Perth Pepper & Pestle Town Crier jellies are now available for purchase. The Museum Gift Shop also sells books penned by local authors: This Fair Town (Ralph Willsey); A Matter of Honour (Susan Code-McDougall); The Merchants, Professionals & Tradespeople of Perth (Gus Quattrocchi); Duel (David Mulholland); Pucklore (a compilation by James Milks); Sound the Trumphet (Daphne Overhill); Where the River Narrows (Kevin Gray); McNab (David Mulholland) and numerous smaller publications with Perth and area history. All proceeds of the Gift Shop help support Museum programming. It’s anticipated there will be more new items for the spring and summer season.

The Museum is seeking volunteers with a geology background to help set-up a new display. Anyone with expertise in this area and a few hours to spare can call Karen Rennie at 613-267-1947, during regular business hours.

Doing Business in Perth “Small business” is defined as those with less than 100 employees. They make up the vast majority of all businesses in Canada: 98 percent. And almost 75 percent of all businesses employ less than ten people. For the Town of Perth, small businesses are the unsung heroes of our economy. They are the convenience stores, clothing shops, restaurants, professional offices, housing contractors, etc. who make up our community.

The Town of Perth is fortunate to have literally hundreds of small business operators who play a role in shaping our community, creating jobs and serving consumers. In the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA (Business Improvement Area), recent stats show a 97.1 percent occupancy rate – a positive figure for a small town, particularly in these challenging economic times.

The Town of Perth produces a kit entitled “A Guide to Doing Business in Perth.” The guide provides contact names and numbers of Town staff and other agencies that can be of assistance to existing small business entrepreneurs and those considering a new venture. You can pick up the guide at Town Hall, back reception counter, during regular business hours.

PAGE 8 - THE PERTH COURIER - January 27, 2011

ENTERTAINMENT

BY JOAN SONNENBURG Sinister motives, surprising twists and mounting suspense: you’ll experience it all in Studio Theatre Perth’s I’ll Be Back Before Midnight.

Directed by veteran actor/director David Parry, who gave us last spring’s outstanding pro-

duction of The Mousetrap, this thriller by Canadian playwright Peter Colley will have you laughing uproariously one minute, then hiding under your seat in terror the next.

A superb combination of humour and fright revolves around a deserted farmhouse and a frail woman, Jan, recovering from a

Lucas Tennant (front left), Danielle MacDonald (front right) and Meredith Millman (behind) in I’ll Be Back Before Midnight.

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nervous breakdown. Her condition, far from improving, is aggravated by their hilarious landlord, who regales her with stories about a ghastly murder that took place in the house, and a ghost that is reputed to haunt it. When strange sounds and ghostly visions threaten to cause Jan another breakdown, she attempts to defend herself, causing an unexpected twist in a night of terror.

Just a word of caution: some scenes in this play could prove frightening for young children.

Four of Studio Theatre’s most accomplished actors make up the cast of this scary/funny play.

Danielle MacDonald plays Jan, the terrified wife, while Lucas Tennant is her husband, Greg.

Paul Roach plays George, the hilarious farmer, and Meredith Millman is Laura, Greg’s manipulative sister. MacDonald, Tenant and Millman all appeared in The Mousetrap last May, while Paul received an acting nomination for his role in The Last Act is a Solo at the one-act play festival last November.

So if you love a good fright punctuated by plenty of laughter, don’t miss I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, running Feb. 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. in the Studio Theatre in Perth. Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door and are available at The Bookworm and The Book Nook in Perth.

For credit-card purchases, call Tickets Please at 613-485-6434 (a convenience fee applies).

For further information, call the Studio Theatre box office at 613-267-7469 and leave a message, or visit our website at www. studiotheatreperth.com.

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January 27, 2011 - THE PERTH COURIER - PAGE 9

Festival announces new season

The Classic Theatre Festival, Ottawa Valley’s professional summer theatre, located in Perth, has announced its 2011 summer season, with two Broadway shows that ran back to back in New York’s legendary Ethel Barrymore Theatre in 1951.

The 2011 summer lineup of professional theatre will take place at a new venue, the Mason Theatre (located inside Perth and District Collegiate Institute), chosen both for its state-of-the art technical setup and its wheelchair accessibility.

First up is John van Druten’s bewitching romantic comedy Bell, Book & Candle (which inspired the TV series Bewitched!), running July 8 to 31, by the author of last summer’s hugely popular The Voice of the Turtle, which garnered a Capital Critics Award nomination for actor Michael Dufays.

Bell, Book & Candle is the story of an independent, mysterious woman who struggles to “have it all” in an era when women were being forced out of the workplace

to make room for returning veterans. A movie version of the play starred Jimmy Stewart, Jack Lemmon and Kim Novak.

The second show of the season is one of the most beloved plays of the 20th century, Jan de Hartog’s comedic chronicle of a marriage, The Fourposter. It will run from Aug. 5 to 28.

The play follows characters from the nervous wedding night, through to childbirth and parenting, to the inevitable midlife crisis, and the final realities of aging. It is one of those rare plays that combines charm, depth of character, dramatic tension and comic relief in a manner that makes audiences feel good about the promises of love and the possibilities of life. First staged on Broadway in 1951 (starring real-life couple Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy), The Fourposter has the remarkable ability to speak to the issues that still face couples from all walks of life in the 21st century.

“The female characters of these shows struggle with their

identity, and raise important questions about gender roles at mid-century: can a woman have both love and power (as reflected in a career, or, in the case of the first play of the season, as a witch) and, in the other, can a woman find her true sense of self in the domestic role of wife and mother?” asks festival artistic producer and director Laurel Smith.

Both comedies focus on the themes of love and romance, and so, appropriately, individuals wanting to take advantage of a Valentine’s Day special can save 15 per cent on tickets if they order a gift certificate by Feb. 14 (they can pick the actual dates for each play later this year).

All shows will run Wednesday to Saturday at 8 p.m., with 2 p.m. matinees on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at the Mason Theatre in Perth (13 Victoria St.).

For more information, and to take advantage of the Valentine’s special, visit www.classictheatre. ca or call 1-877-283-1283.

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If someone is hurt and needs help If someone is Taking or Damaging Someone else’s Property If you see someone hurting someone else (an Act of Violence) If you see a Fire Out of Control Important: 4- Party Telephone Lines do not display information in 9-1-1 system.

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Museum’s fundraising gala features Home Children

Home Children is the theme for 2011 as the Perth Museum continues to discover Perth’s community roots.

More than 100,000 orphaned or abandoned children were sent to Canada by British organizations hoping to provide them with a better life. The Canadian government designated 2010 as the year of the British Home Child and acknowledged this chapter in Canadian history.

The museum is pleased to have the founder of Home Children Canada, Dave Lorente, as the guest speaker for the evening.

Over the years Lorente and his wife have been instrumental in bringing these stories alive and capturing some comments from Home Children themselves.

Help the museum capture some of Perth’s local Home Children stories and learn more about this immigration experience that touches so many Canadian families by attending the Perth Museum’s annual heritage dinner gala on Feb. 19 at Code’s Mill.

A silent and live auction will be very exciting, as guests will have an opportunity to support the museum by bidding on unique items. Special live-auction items will be unveiled during the event.

The museum is promising an evening to remember and encourages everyone to get their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets are $65 per person and can be reserved by calling 613-2671947.

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It is a place where we emphasize the four areas of “Self” – Self Esteem, Self Worth, Self Discipline and Self Respect. We strive to educate our students so they may become inspired, creative and diverse individuals who will go on to share their talents with the world.

Inspiration and education allows our students to find their personal potential in all areas of their life.

The school is in its seventh year of operation, and has been recognized for the quality, originality and professionalism of its end of year student recitals.

We are proud to offer multiple genres of dance; Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Highland, Irish,

Bellydance, and our latest addition, Bellyfit®. This program is our latest success story. It is a program created strictly for women and works to balance the kaleidoscope that is the feminine mystique.

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Bellyfit® combines cardio elements from African dance, Bollywood and Belly dance. The first half of the class will make you sweat and shake off your day with easy-to-follow steps that are designed for you to modify. After that exhilarating, heart-thumping experience, participants enjoy sculpting, toning and tightening with a core workout based in Pilates. The class winds down with the ancient wisdom of yogainspired stretches and a mindful Mudra meditation.

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Bellyfit® class soundtracks are unique and fabulous compilations of ethno-infused techno and tribal rhythms that will energize and soothe. The mixes are custom made for the Bellyfit® System and are a source of motivation as you journey through the class.

Certified instructors Svetlana Timtsenko and Alize Abele teach weekly classes in Perth. Both women are dedicated to the world of dance and fitness and through Bellyfit® they strive to share their passion with you. Svetlana is currently a Master Instructor Apprentice working closely with Alice Bracegirdle (founder and CEO of Bellyfit®) with the goal of training more instructors nationwide and ultimately worldwide.

Recently, Svetlana and Alice have been collaborating to design a Bellyfit® program specific to teen girls called Bellyfit® Vibe. Through movement and music they hope to instill a greater sense of self awareness and self worth that mainstream media does not nourish.

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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago

Giff guilty of first-degree murder The judging of the contestants will be carried out on Feb. 1, during the day, at closed interviews at Algonquin College. The contestants will vote for Miss Congeniality during the afternoon before the ceremonies later that evening.

Miss Perth 1985, Shauna Goltz, will pass on her title at the ball and is eligible to enter the Miss Eastern Ontario Pageant held in Perth in March.

Gypsy moth could reach Perth this year By all accounts, the plague of gypsy moths that has infested Kaladar, Tweed and Sharbot Lake over the past several years could conceivably strike Perth this summer.

Last year the gypsy moth infested an estimated 500,000 acres of prime timber land in the Tweed area, and pockets of the pest have surfaced in southern Ontario in such places as the Niagara region, London, Toronto and Kitchener. “The area of moderate to severe defoliation by the gypsy moth is expected to increase threefold in 1986, to an estimated

50 years ago

Perth to host talent contest

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erth’s first talent contest, introduced this year to replace the discontinued dog derby, will see $270 in cash prizes go to gifted entrants who compete here on Feb. 11.

The contest will be staged in the collegiate auditorium, with Bob McLenaghan as master of ceremonies.

Performers will be judged in two divisions, those under age 16 and those over 16.

Identical prizes to be awarded in each division will be: first prize, $50 cash; second, $25; third, $10.

The first-prize winners in each division will represent Perth in the Eastern Ontario Talent Contest to be held here on Feb. 25, when $300 in cash prizes will go to victorious entrants.

Judging of Perth’s Snow Queen for 1961 is scheduled to take place at a Gala Snow Queen Dance in Perth Town Hall on Feb. 17.

As in previous years, points will be given for poise, diction, sports participation, talent and beauty.

The winner will receive the Caver’s trophy, along with numerous prizes donated by Perth merchants and industrialists.

The contest is open to all girls between the ages of 15 and 21 inclusive.

The winner will represent Perth in the Eastern Ontario Snow Queen Competition to be held here on Feb. 25.

Although the Pre-International Dog Derby has been discontinued, the Perth Junior Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Junior Dog Derby here on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 25.

The derby will be open to all children 14 years of age and under.

All dogs must be properly harnessed and otherwise comply with the rules of the competition.

Further details, including prizes, will be announced in the Courier at a later date.

R.M. Schooley, chairman of Perth’s snow queen and talent contests, advised the Courier today that entry forms have already been sent out to all larger communities in eastern Ontario.

To date, returns have been re-

ceived from Arnprior and Winchester indicating that these towns will sponsor entries in the Eastern Ontario Snow Queen Contest on Feb. 25.

Other towns are expected to indicate their intentions within the coming week.

Livingston new county warden Reeve G.W. Livingston of Perth was the unanimous choice for the wardenship of Lanark County at the inaugural meeting of the January session on Tuesday afternoon. The council will sit for the remainder of the week.

There were six nominated for the office. Others in the field were: Howard Lackey, Beckwith; Henry McGonegal, Lavant; Stanley Brunton, Beckwith; R.J. Warren, Drummond; and G.W. Comba, Carleton Place. After thanking their movers and seconders, all nominees withdrew.

Forrester raises concerns about fish stocks J.O. Forrester, reeve of Westport, said on Saturday that the Upper Rideau Lake “will soon be fished out� if the present trend continues.

He based his prediction on results of a survey made last year by the Department of Lands and Forests, plus the fact that extension of the pickerel season to March 31 this year has encouraged “wholesale slaughter� of adult pickerel. “The survey showed,� the reeve said, “that we have no young pickerel at all in the Rideau. Of the thousands of pickerel netted in the survey, none weighed less than four pounds — which is pretty good proof that, when our present stock of adult pickerel is gone, we’re finished. “And at the rate fishing shacks have gone up on our lakes this winter, the end may come a whole lot sooner than we realize!�

Already there are indications that the tourist trade, which is Westport’s bread and butter, is suffering: “I’ve had a family coming to one of my cottages from Rochester for as long as I can re-

member,� Reeve Forrester said. “But the fishing’s got so bad the last few years, they threatened not to bother coming back. And last year, for the first time, they didn’t come back!

New chair of PDCI board Thomas Kear was named chairman of the Perth and District Collegiate Institute Board at the inaugural meeting on Monday and was proposed by Dr. C.B. Church and E.J. Lambert.

Dr. C.B. Church was proposed

by Thomas Kear and W.J. McLean, but Dr. Church declined the nomination, stating that he had enjoyed his year as chairman of the board, but felt that the position should not be held for two years by the same person.

E.J. Lambert was elected vicechairman, being proposed by W.J. McLean and Herbert Paul. There were no further nominations.

BORN Cameron - At the GWM Hospital, on Dec. 24, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Cameron of RR 1, Balderson, a son.

DiCola - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. 15, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank DiCola of Perth, a son.

Gordon - At the GWM Hospital, on Dec. 31, 1960, to Mr. and Mrs. James F. Gordon of Perth, a daughter.

Ryan - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. 11, 1961, to Dr. and Mrs. I.G. Ryan of Perth, a son.

DIED Byrne - At St. Francis Hospital, Smiths Falls, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 1961, Reta Anna Pennett, beloved wife of William B. Byrne, in her 48th year.

Graham - At the GWM Hospital, on Monday, Jan. 16, 1961, Sarah Duke, in her 88th year, wife of the late George Graham.

White - At Kingston, on Thursday, Jan. 12, 1961, Morley D. White, husband of the late Frances Belle Bratton.

304,000 acres in this area,� said Alec Denys, co-ordinator of the gypsy moth program for eastern Ontario.

According to Denys, the definition of moderate to severe defoliation occurs when 75 per cent of the leaves are consumed by the pest. “Conifer trees are able to cope with one severe defoliation and usually bounce back, but with hardwood trees it is difficult to say how many times they can be stripped,� stated Denys.

In some circumstances, hardwood trees have been known to survive three attacks of defoliation, but others have died within the year, noted Denys. “And it has taken others 10 years to come back after one stripping.�

The main area of infestation in this region stretches from Marmora to Perth, with the main thrust of the insect being centred in the Sharbot Lake-Kaladar area.

The infestation also stretches north of Denbigh to Calabogie and south into King Edward County.

So far, Vincent Kerrio, minister of natural resources, has earmarked $5 million for the controlling of the gypsy moth, but all of this funding will be used to protect high-value Crown land.

High-value Crown land is specified as provincial parks, deer yards and prime timber land.

The Canadian Forestry Service, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), carried out an extensive gypsy moth egg mass survey in eastern Ontario this past fall.

The results, according to Denys, “give a clearer understanding of the situation on high-value Crown land and on isolated areas known as hot spots.

These “hot spots� are located in Marmora, Sharbot Lake (possibly Perth), Plevna, Ompah and throughout other areas in Lanark County. “We are treating these hot spots in the hope of retarding the expansion of the infestation and for the protection of Crown land,� said Denys.

Many private woodlot owners have shown concern about the gypsy moth infestation and have undertaken egg mass surveys on their own land.

Denys explained that a special brochure and video presentation were produced last fall for woodlot owners. The survey is a simple step-by-step procedure that requires only a short amount of time to complete.

Although a major infestation of this magnitude is bound to affect a large number of individuals and organizations, the hardest-hit aspect of our economy will be tourism. “The spraying of Crown land has become an issue with many private campground operators because they feel we are protecting the provincial parks which will inevitably put them out of business,� commented Denys.

Last year MNR sprayed highvalue Crown land with the chemical Sevin, which is considered by many to be less efficient and more costly than the available biological controls.

BORN Campbell - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Jan. 8, 1986, to Dale and Grace Campbell, a daughter, Stacey Terri-Lynn Catherine.

Closs - At the GWM Hospital, on Dec. 19, 1985, to Harold and Carolyn Closs, a son, Cory Harold.

CraigWalker - On Dec. 17, 1985, to Keith and Alison CraigWalker, a daughter, Johanna Natalie Victoria.

Devlin - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Dec. 17, 1985, to Earl and Kathy Devlin, a daughter, Alison Jane.

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Anderson - In hospital, Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1986, Jean G. Anderson, in her 77th year, daughter of the late Norman and Anna Glenn.

Bennett - In hospital, Ottawa, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1986, Ryan K. Bennett, aged one year, loved son of Kevin and Barbara Bennett of RR 6, Perth.

McGlade - In hospital, Perth, on Friday, Jan. 17, 1986, Clifford McGlade, beloved husband of Alice Cawley.

Paul - In hospital, Ottawa, on Monday, Jan. 13, 1986, Clarence Joseph Paul, in his 61st year, beloved husband of Ora Machan.

Perkins proposes The preceding was excerpted downtown plan from the front page of the Jan. 22, Local industrialist and trans- 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.

The preceding was originally published in The Perth Courier of Jan. 22, 1986 as the “25 years ago� news.

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Perkins said this week he is willing to underwrite the cost of a plan for the site and engage the services of noted planner Brian Cranfield.

In a letter in this week’s edition of the Perth Courier, Perkins outlines some of the history of the core project and some of his ideas.

At the regular meeting of Perth town council last week, a letter from IPCF Properties indicated National Grocers will not accept an amendment to the site plan control bylaw for the downtown property.

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by Perth council with an amendment that a route onto Drummond Street be only an exit or an entrance, but not two-way. “It is our position that the site is not viable for its intended purpose without full access to and from Drummond Street,� says the letter from IPCF Properties.

A motion to amend the bylaw to remove the restrictions of access on Drummond Street was passed last week and the site plan bylaw will be introduced again at the next regular meeting of council. “I’d hate to see the town move too quickly,� commented Perkins.

He said he doesn’t think there would be much trouble attracting developers to the property if the town had a good plan to show prospective developers. “I’m willing to gamble on this,� said Perkins.

He said he would like the town to give him about eight weeks to develop an alternative plan. “By the end of April it would be go or no go,� he added. “Let them look at two plans (National Grocers and the Perkins-sponsored plan) and then decide,� said Perkins. “If the plan is good and feasible, then there should be no problem attracting a developer,� said Perkins.

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Secretary-manager of the chamber, Jane Kilpatrick, has received 15 applications from girls sponsored by local merchants and social organizations, and the contest is now closed to any other entrants.

It was decided, earlier this year, that only 15 applications would be accepted for the contest because of scheduling difficulties experienced during the 1985 contest.

The young lady who is chosen to wear the sash and crown will be receiving a variety of gifts, donated by Perth merchants, on the evening of the contest. The gifts will be displayed in Caver’s window from Jan. 24 until the day of the contest. “Every one of the merchants I’ve approached has been supportive of the contest and everyone contributed something,� commented Kilpatrick.

The emcee of the contest will be Al Hearty, the chairman of the Winter Ball committee, and when Contestants are set a new Miss Perth is selected, she Fifteen local girls will be vying will be crowned by Mayor Lowell for the title of Miss Perth on Feb. Yorke. urderer James Harold Giff, 18, was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury last Thursday in connection with the stabbing and sexual assault of 16-year-old Heather Fraser, a Smiths Falls honours student and Sunday school teacher.

The courthouse erupted in chaos as Giff was being sentenced by Ontario Supreme Court Justice Wilfred Dupont. A sister of the accused began screaming profanities and, as another sister was led from the courtroom by police, Giff leapt from the prisoner’s box in an attempt to reach her.

The ensuing melee was punctuated with profanity, and one young male spectator attempted to punch the accused. It took five police officers to drag Giff from the courtroom, and a few moments later his girlfriend rampaged through the courthouse building, screaming and punching walls.

The trial lasted eight tensionfilled days.

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BIRTHS

GIBB-CARSLEY John M. and Jennifer Gibb-Carsley are delighted to announce the birth of their daughter, Lila Parker Chloe,

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Evelyn

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In loving memory of our dear father and mother, grandfather and grandmother and Nana.

Sadly missed along life’s way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Loved and remembered, Alan and Maxeen, John, Norman Herb and Joy and families IN MEMORIAM

STEPANUIK: In loving memory of Simon James, January 25, 2008.

My child, Simon, in Heaven, God gave you to us but only in the womb And then He claimed you back again to Heaven and His smile Eternally, you will live with the Triune God, with Mary, Joseph and all the Saints.

Brilliant angels are your companions now and joy untold is your eternal life.

Such wondrous truths dry our tears and we thank God for your happiness, our blessed child.

Our hearts are lonely, our arms ache for you...little one, you now understand our sorrow.

So turn to Jesus, please, and ask Him to give us complete resignation to His Holy will and all those graces and blessings we need to live well.

Until the day we all will be together with you and God in Heaven Saint of God, our own little child, pray for us, your family, always.

With love and prayers, Momma (Shelley), Daddy (Todd) and big brother Josef

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Slack William David Walton “Walt”

Peacefully on Sunday, January 23rd, 2011 in his 90th year.

Brother-in-law of Irene Slack (the late Herb). Dear uncle of Susan (Lloyd) Love. Great-uncle of Christine (Terry), Peter (Sheena) and great-great uncle of Trevor, Connor and Isabell .Walt will be missed by many close friends and all his hunting buddies.

Friends may call at the Carleton Place Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 61 Lake Ave. West, Carleton Place on Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, January 26th at 11 a.m. Interment Capital Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Army Navy, Carleton Place would be appreciated.

Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

BECAUSE CANCER IS IN YOUR COMMUNITY, SO ARE WE. Your donation is needed to fund life-saving cancer research and vital support services for people living with cancer. Please give generously when a Canadian Cancer Society volunteer knocks at your door this April.

Please give.

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In loving memory of Walter Finik, who passed away suddenly and peacefully at his home in Perth at the age of 64. He was predeceased by his parents Julia (nee Mesyk) and Andrew Finik, his sister Millie (Harry) Liteplo and his loyal friend Quincy. Wally is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years Nadia (nee Witwicki), his cherished “harem” Andrea (Craig Cunningham), Teresa Finik and Vanessa Finik, grandchildren Aidan and Keira, sister Olive Wickhuller, brothers- and sisters-in-law and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and greatnephews. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Roman Catholic Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Perth, on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 11 a.m. A reception followed in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth, The Perth & District Food Bank or to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County would be appreciated.

Bell Jim Bell In hospital, in Perth, on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011, James David Bell at the age of 75.

Dearly loved husband for 54 years of Nadine (Zuest) Bell. He was predeceased by his parents David and Pauline (Barnes) Bell and in 1994 by his daughter Heather Hull. Loving father of Tara (David) Lobsinger, Holly (Brad) Ebbs, Heidi and Charles Bell. Cherished grandfather of Stacey, Thomas, Eira, Evelyn, Ashley, Ceili, Kate, and Anna.

Dear brother of Bonnie Bell. Jim will be missed by David Hull, his dear friends Bruce and Phylis Mosher, John and Beth Ferrier and all his family and friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth, on Wednesday, Jan. 19 followed by the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. A reception followed in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will be held at a later date in the Scotch Line Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.

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LACKEY: In loving memory of our dear father, grandfather and g r e a t - g r a n d f a t h e r, John (Jack) Cecil, who left us on Jan. 30, 1994.

Cherished memories never fade because a loved one is gone Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on.

Those we love can never be more than a thought apart For as long as we have memories, they forever live in our hearts.

Nothing can ever take away a father’s love so dear The memories linger every day and remembrance keeps our Dad near.

So on this day, Dad is not forgotten nor will he ever be As long as our lives and memories last, so shall he.

Remembered and always loved by his children, Gloria, Patsy, Jaqueline, David, Tony, Karen, Kim and their families

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At Perth, on Monday, Jan. 24, 2011, Gwen (Thompson) Turnbull at the age of 86 years.

Gwendolyn was predeceased in 2005 by her beloved husband, Robert Franklin Turnbull; she will be sadly missed by her children Larry (Evelyn) and Garry (Muriel) Turnbull, Sylvia “Sib” (Mervin) Conboy, Diane (Keith) Murphy, Bob (Darlene) Turnbull, Sue Norman and Philip (Teresa) Turnbull. She will be fondly remembered by her 16 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren, sister Marie (late Maurice) Wills, brothers Murray (Roberta) and Jerry (Charlotte) Thompson, sister-in-law Phyllis Thompson, all her family and friends. She was predeceased by sisters Vera Wills, Gordenia Truelove and brother Connie Thompson. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Wednesday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 8:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday, Jan. 27 at 10 a.m. Interment, Scotch Line Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County would be appreciated.

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CARD OF THANKS

The family of the late Cameron Ireton extends heartfelt thanks to relatives, friends and neighbours for the support and many kindnesses shown during Cameron’s fight against cancer. We are grateful for the beautiful lap quilt, prayer shawl, food sent to our home, phone calls, visits, lawn maintenance and snow removal. Cameron remained at home during this most difficult time thanks to the outstanding support and compassionate care of Dr. Robin Kennie, staff of the South East Community Care Access Centre, nurses from St. Elizabeth Health Care, personal service workers from Bayshore Home Health and the Canadian Red Cross Community Health Services.

Thanks to Rev. Christine Piper for her visits, giving much support and administering Holy Communion in our home, as well as for the meaningful funeral service planned according to Cameron’s wishes. Thanks also to Canon David Smith, Rev. John Fowler, Judith Hogan, organist Deirdre Piper and the choir of St. James. As well, we extend our thanks to St. James Parish Guild for the funeral luncheon. Special thanks to our six grandsons, who were pallbearers: Brendan Ireton-Paul, Greg Wales, Mark Wales, Maxwell Sibbald, Twain Jones and Bruce Gray. Grandchildren travelled from Abbotsford, B.C.; Banff and Grande Prairie, Alberta; London, Simcoe, Waterloo, Guelph and Carleton Place, Ontario. Locally, the presence of family and friends from Arnprior, Ottawa, Smiths Falls, Perth and surrounding areas was very much appreciated. Stewart Blair and staff of Blair & Son Funeral Home provided professional and compassionate support. Our thanks for the many messages and cards of condolence, floral tributes and memorial donations to the Cancer Society and St. James Anglican Church, Perth.

Olive Ireton and family

Gwendolyn M. “Gwen” Turnbull

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The family of the late Donald Kindellan wishes to thank all those who supported us through Dad’s hospitalization, his time at Perth Community Care Centre and since his recent passing.

Our thanks to the staff at both health institutions. Visitation to the funeral home, flowers, food, cards, Mass offerings and donations to the GWM Hospital, Red Cross, Chalice and the Peruvian Missions were very much appreciated. Our family was comforted by the prayer service at O’Dacre’s led by Father Brian McNally and accompanied by Dad’s many friends from the Knights of Columbus who filled the room. You were all so good to Dad. Thanks to Father McNally for his prayerful support throughout and for presiding at Dad’s funeral Mass. Dad’s five grandchildren, Mark, Ryan, Michael, Jessica and Megan, his granddaughters’ spouses, Joe and Craig, and his sons-in-law, Roger and Bud, participated at his funeral Mass by being pallbearers and readers. Well done to the dedicated St. John choir members and organist, Ann McMahon.

Our family appreciated the care and concern of the O’Dacre Funeral staff. We will continue to enjoy the video tribute compiled by John O’Dacre and beautifully set to music with appropriate quotations throughout. Many travelled from out of town to support us — Dad’s nieces, nephews and their families from the Toronto and Oshawa areas and friends from Ottawa, Arnprior, Kingston and Smiths Falls.

Thank you, everyone, for reaching out to us in our time of loss.

Sincerely, The Kindellan family

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• 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.

• The Worth Saving Charity Shop is holding a $5 bag sale from Jan. 27 until Jan. 31.

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Theatre news around the area Kicking off the month of February in grand style is Perth’s Studio Theatre Productions with its edge-of-the-seat suspense drama, I’ll Be Back Before Midnight, set in an old, Lanark Countytype farmhouse. It will be held Feb. 3, 4, 5, 11 and 12 at 8 p.m., and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 6 and 13.

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Not to be missed is the Orion Theatre Company’s hotly anticipated production of The Full Monty. Will they or won’t they? You’ll have to be there to find out.

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stereotyped roles reversed – a hilarious show with great music; upbeat, jazzy and tender in spots as well. Show dates are Feb. 4, 5, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and Feb. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $25, and are available from Tickets Please (39 Foster St., Perth), by calling 613-485-6434, or online at www.ticketsplease.ca. Please note that performances of The Full Monty will be dedicated to the families affected by the closure of the Smiths Falls Hershey plant.

Meanwhile, up in Almonte, The Valley Players present Norm Foster’s fun comedy about the middle-aged quest for meaningful relationships, Looking. Show dates are Feb. 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at The Almonte Old Town Hall.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors and students, and are available through the Mill Street Book Store or by phoning 613-256-9090.

And as a special treat for those of us living closer to Perth than to Almonte, the show then moves to the stage of the Studio Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 26. For more information, please visit www.studiotheatreperth.com; tickets are available from Tickets Please as usual.

Feb. 25 and March 4 at 7 p.m., and Feb. 26 and March 5 at 2 p.m. are the Celebrate your anniversary dates and times for The Mississippi January 31 at the Stone Cellar Mudds Youth Theatre production of Into The Woods Junior. Music and For all couples celebrating a milestone lyrics are by Stephen Sondheim and anniversary in 2011 the book is by James Lapine. When a (multiples of 5 years - eg. 5th, 10th, 15th) baker and his wife learn they’ve been Receive one percent off your total food cursed with childlessness by the witch bill for each year of marriage (Example, if you’ve been married 35 years, next door, they embark on a quest for you receive 35% off) the special objects required to break Special treats the spell: swindling, deceiving and stealing from Cinderella, Little Red Call today and reserve your table Riding Hood, Rapunzel and Jack (of beanstalk fame). Tickets are $15, with The Stone Cellar an opening-night special of $10. Now 71 Gore St. E., Perth • tel: 613-267-0200 this sounds like a real evening out for parents, grandparents, kids and everybody.

This is looking forward a bit further than usual, but for an event like this it’s worth a bit of advance planning.

How often do we celebrate a world premiere in our little corner of the world – especially of a brand new opera?

SKIP is a six-week program Written and composed by Lanark’s aiming to help kids ages 7 to Peter Paul Morgan, arranged by Mark 10 connect with nature through Bailey, with Brad Mills as choral a range of exciting sessions director and David and Janice Jacklin promoting active, healthy living. as producers, the family-oriented “popera� open house comes to the stage of the Studio Theatre on March 10, 11, 12 and 13. Musical styles featured range from swing to rap, rock to jazz, Sundays, 1 to 3 p.m., Feb. 6 to as well as the more familiar classical March 13 at the Lally Homestead, genre. More on this next month, but be Murphys Point Provincial Park. sure to mark this one on your “mustdo� calendar.

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This premier men’s performing chorus has, for more than 50 years, shared its music, ranging from vaudeville, wartime songs and doo wop, right up to The Lion King. Fans of the barbershop quartet style will enjoy the music of both the quartets and full chorus singing.

The Capital City Chorus and its quartets have been five-time winners at the Ontario District Championship and have been successfully represented internationally. Under the leadership of Denis Laflamme, the chorus has a reputation for excellence and enthusiasm for its musical performance.

The mission of this dedicated group of more than 50 voices is to encourage and share the benefits of a cappella singing in close four-part harmony. At the same time, they support fundraising projects in the community with their own focus on speech therapy and youth outreach.

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Blue Wings flying atop Metro-Valley Conference Perth squad adds weekend wins over Almonte, Shawville

BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@perthcourier.com

The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings held on to top spot in the Metro-Valley Conference by defeating Almonte 6-4, and Shawville 3-2 last weekend.

PERTH 6 ALMONTE 4 Ben Minkus led the Blue Wings’ offence in a 6-4 victory over the Almonte Thunder, on Jan. 23, in Almonte.

Blue Wings forward and defenceman Dan Weir opened the scoring just over three minutes into the game, to give Perth a 1-0 lead.

The goal was the first of two on the night for Weir. He now has 18 goals this season, and is tied for second in the Valley Division scoring race with teammate Blair Barr. Barr picked up two assists.

Minkus scored his 15th goal of the season, in the final minutes of the first period, to give the Blue Wings a 2-0 lead after 20 minutes.

Minkus led his team on offence, scoring three goals and one assist on the night.

Almonte’s Kyle Scott responded 55 seconds into the second period, to cut the lead to 2-1, but Perth’s Mark Vradenburg responded less than a minute later to restore his team’s two-goal lead.

Almonte’s Eric Leighton cut the lead to 3-2, midway through the period, but Minkus scored his second goal of the game on the power play to put Perth up by two. That was as close as Almonte would come to tying the game.

Goaltender Jeremy Wright stopped 22 of 26 shots to pick up the victory for Perth, while Almonte’s Chad Hetherington stopped 32 of 38 shots in his team’s loss.

PERTH 3 SHAWVILLE 2 Blue Wings goaltender Troy Anderson stopped 25 of 27 shots, to help his team defeat the Shawville Pontiacs on Jan. 21.

Perth opened the scoring 45 seconds into the game, when Matt DiMillo scored his fourth of the season to give his team a 1-0 lead.

Brett Lewandowsky added to Perth’s lead midway through the first period, scoring his ninth goal of the season to increase the lead to two.

Shawville was able to cut the lead to 2-1 in the final minute of the first period, when Fabien Brunet scored his first goal of the season; however, Perth’s Vradenburg responded late in the second period to put his team up 3-1.

Vradenburg led Perth on offence with a goal and an assist.

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

GETTING SOME AIR PDCI’s Emily Gray spikes the ball while teammates Ashley Bell and Alyssa Edmonds watch anxiously during a game against Smiths Falls and Distict Collegiate Institute on Jan. 18. The Perth girls lost their first match of the season, falling in four sets. PDCI and SFDCI are now tied atop the regular season standings.

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High school basketball action In senior boys’ basketball action on Thursday, Jan. 20, Perth and District Collegiate Institute defeated Almonte and District High School 68-21 at PDCI. St. John Catholic High School lost to Notre Dame Catholic High School 44-28 at NDCHS. On Tuesday, Jan. 18, PDCI played a night game against Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute at SFDCI. The game was a fundraising event for the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank. SFDCI defeated PDCI by a score of 43-30.

SJCHS defeated ADHS 44-38 at

ADHS. PDCI (6-3) currently sits in third place in the LCIAA standings, while SJCHS (3-6) is in fourth place.

In junior boys’ action, PDCI defeated ADHS 40-21 on Thursday, Jan. 20 at PDCI, and lost 3226 to SFDCI on Tuesday, Jan. 18, at SFDCI. SJCHS won both their games last week.

PDCI’s next games will take place at NDCHS on Feb. 8.

SJCHS’ next games will take place against Carleton Place High School on Feb. 8.

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Information and entry forms are available on line at the club’s blog at tayvalleyskiclub.wordpress.com.

Entry forms are also available around the community at places such as the Running Goat, Alley Cats Fitness, the Library and the Courier office in Perth and the Era office in Lanark. Ski Club membership applications can be printed from the club blog, purchased at the park, or from club treasurer Beth Graham by calling 613-283-0824.

Entry fees are $10 for those 19 years and under, $25 for all others, and $40 for a family group.

An early bird registration by 9 p.m. on Jan. 27 will get you up to a 20 per cent discount. Late registrations will be taken on race day at the park from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Start time is 11:15 a.m.

Registration will be limited to 100 skiers.

Embrace the Canadian winter, get outdoors for some fresh air and exercise, and join us on the morning of Jan. 30 for the 38th edition of the Tay Valley Loppet at Murphy’s Point Provincial Park.

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Many people hear the term “loppet” and wonder what it means.

According to Cross Country Canada (XC Canada), a loppet is, “a great gathering of skiers who ski on a specifically groomed trail either classic (diagonal stride) or free (skating technique) of various distances. The term originated in Scandinavia 500 years ago. Nowadays in Sweden 15,000 people will participate in one event watched by over 1.7 million people on TV. The loppet means different things to participants. For some, it’s intense competition, for others it’s a relaxing way to spend a day outside, taking in the pristine beauty of the countryside or wilderness.”

Tay Valley Loppet events will include a classic style loppet of 20 kilometres, a half-loppet of 10 kilometres, two freestyle races for Jack Rabbits of 5 and 2.5 kilometres, and a tour for all ages and abilities over distances of 2.5, 5 and 10 kilometres

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The Perth Stingrays had three swimmers compete at the 2011 Ontario Cup Swim Meet in Toronto Jan. 21-23.

Several hundred of Ontario’s best swimmers, representing 42 swim clubs and university swim programs, gathered at the University of Toronto to compete in the first long course (50metre pool) meet of the 2010-2011 season. Several of Canada’s 2008 Olympians were participating.

Bailey Andison, 13, placed fourth in the 100-metre breaststroke, eighth in the 50-metre breaststroke, 15th in the 200-metre breaststroke and 31st in the

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200-metre individual medley.

Her swim qualified her for the upcoming Speedo Eastern Canadian Championships being held in London, Ont. from Feb. 17 to 20, and the upcoming 2011 Ontario Junior Provincial Championship to be held in Nepean from Feb. 24 to 27.

Dakota Plant, 17, placed 11th in the 50-metre breaststroke, 18th in the 100metre breaststroke and 25th in the 200metre breaststroke. Dakota’s swims also qualified him for the 2011 Ontario Junior Provincial Championships.

Adrian Forsythe, 19, who is attending Trent University placed 25th in 200-metre backstroke, 35th in 50-metre backstroke and 48th in 100-metre backstroke.

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Don’t take a pass on Girls With Glasses A noted trio of Canadian songstresses is coming to the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners for a matinee show at 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 13.

It’s perfect Valentine’s Day fare.

It’s true, they proudly wear glasses, and they are girls, but Girls With Glasses is much more than a gimmick. Begun in 2004 as a “one-time-only” concert collective, Girls With Glasses has evolved into an ensemble that combines rootsy folk and blues, edgy pop and spoken word with luscious harmonies and original arrangements.

Bringing together the Spectacular talents of three of Ontario’s finest songwriters, Evalyn Parry, Eve Goldberg and Karyn Ellis, Girls with Glasses performances are hilarious, poignant, provocative and fun. They have performed across Ontario for five years straight, selling out many venues and steadily growing a

ter, Ella Fitzgerald, Mississippi John Hurt, Bessie Smith, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and Patsy Cline, and you’ve seen inside songwriter Eve Goldberg’s head.

With her watercolour voice and solid guitar style, Goldberg has performed her mixture of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, old time and jazz across Canada and the US. Goldberg’s performances are intimate and relaxed, moving effortlessly from folk classics to original gems, all wrapped up in her clear, pure voice and dynamic guitar playing.

Evalyn Parry GIRLS WITH GLASSES fan base eager for more.

The 2011 Girls With Glasses Ontario tour takes them all over southern Ontario from Kingston to London, and we are lucky to have them stopping at our acoustically resonant community arts centre. Join them as they oust

the “Girl with Glasses” from the deep recesses of the library and bring her to her rightful place on centre stage.

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You can have bouquets all summer long

BY PAMELA PRATT Beautiful bouquets of summer flowers for your dining room table all summer long sounds like a dream come true. Helen Halpenny, a well known Lanark County Master Gardener, is going to teach us how to plant, maintain and reap the benefits of a “cutting garden” so that we can turn the dream into reality.

Helen Halpenny has been a “lifetime” gardener, starting when she was six years old. She has shown at flower shows and fairs for over 40 years and was one of the founding members of the Almonte farmers’ market.

She has grown vegetables, fresh flowers and dried flowers for many years, and is also an accredited judge with the Garden Clubs of Ontario, the Ontario

Horticultural Association and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

In other words, she really knows her stuff.

So, join us at the Perth Horticultural Society on Tuesday, Feb. 8 in the PDCI library at 7:30 p.m. to learn the secrets of a great cutting garden.

Have you ever thought of joining the Perth Horticultural Society, but haven’t because you think you aren’t an expert gardener? Think again! We are a genuine mix of all levels of gardening ability – novice to expert. Our aim is to learn a little and have a lot of fun.

The speakers we have monthly are the experts in their fields and provide lots of interesting ideas. We try to help beautify our community through community projects, have fun social outings

and events and even have our own in-house flower competitions for beginners to the genuinely artistic. So don’t be shy, come out and see what we are really all about.

Visitors to our meetings are always welcome and are requested to pay a $3 fee at the door. Since membership for the year is only $10, it really is the better option. Not only are you able to participate in the activities mentioned above, but you will receive a beautiful Perth Horticultural Society Yearbook and a monthly newsletter. You will also meet some new friends at our meeting social time.

Check out our new website at www.perthhortsociety.com and see for yourself ! See you there.

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Gifted with a sharp pen, a quirky musical sensibility and a wicked sense of humour, Evalyn Parry is taking her place as one of Canada’s most powerful and diverse stage artists. Whether she’s costumed as a singing maxipad, ranting about bottled water, or singing about washedup sailors, Parry’s outspoken, po-

litical creations hold out a powerful vision of social change, while her wit holds nothing sacred.

Karyn Ellis The Globe and Mail says she is a “must-see” songstress and has “a magical way with song.” Karyn Ellis maps out the bittersweet trajectories of relationships with a distinctively sweet voice, unique guitar style and gentle sense of humour. Shortlisted for the Colleen Peterson Award in 2009 and 2010 and awarded an Honourable Mention in the 2010 ArtsWells Songwriting Contest, Ellis’ folk-based pop songs are beautiful and sad, uplifting and quirky.

Tickets for the show are $20, available at Tickets Please (Jo’s Clothes in Perth, or online at ticketsplease.ca), Hill General Store in McDonalds Corners, at the door, or from Bill Cameron, cameronb@netscape.ca, info 613278-2556.

New flood mapping for the Tay River New flood plain mapping is now available for the Tay River from the Christie Lake outlet downstream for over 15 kilometres to Glen Tay Road and five kilometres on Scotts Snye.

The maps show the areas along the river that are subject to flooding and where new development will need to consider the identified flood hazard in land-use planning decisions.

Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) water resources engineering and geomatic staff produced the maps.

These maps were developed from high-quality topographical information and modern hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.

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landforms. The public was invited to view and comment on the new maps at an open house in October 2009 prior to their being finalized.

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The new Tay River maps and final report can be viewed and downloaded from the RVCA website at www.rvca.ca under “What’s New?” Submitted by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.

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Super Kids In Parks winter session set to begin snack each week and can take home an educational workbook as a memento of the experience.

Enrolment is limited (first come, first served) and pre-registration is required.

For fee information and registration forms, please go to www.friendsofmurphys point.ca, call 613-264-0447, or email friendsofmurphyspointpark@yahoo.ca.

Completed forms and fees must be returned by Wednesday, Feb. 2 as indicated on the forms. Link to the Friends blog off of the main website to see summaries and photos from past SKIP sessions.

Murphys Point is located on ElmGrove Road off of Rideau Ferry Road, only a short drive from either Perth or Smiths Falls. The Lally Homestead is about two kilometres past the main park entrance.

For detailed directions visit www. friendsofmurphyspoint.ca or call the park at 613-267-5060.

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NEW OFFICIAL PLAN TAKE NOTICE The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building at 310 Port Elmsley Road, to consider a proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan under Section 17 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended.

TAKE NOTICE If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley before the proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan is adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley to the Ontario Municipal Board.

TAKE NOTICE If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Council of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley before the proposed new OfďŹ cial 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 do so.

TAKE NOTICE if you wish to be notiďŹ ed of the adoption of the proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan, you must make a written request to the Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, 310 Port Elmsley Road, RR# 5, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C7.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS are to be ďŹ led with the Clerk-Treasurer, Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, 310 Port Elmsley Road, RR #5, Perth ON K7H 3C7.

ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Additional information regarding the proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan, including the complete document, is available for public inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays at the Planning Department at the Township OfďŹ ce.

Dated at the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley, this 19th day of January, 2011.

Linda Van Alstine, Clerk/Treasurer Township of Drummond/North Elmsley 310 Port Elmsley Road, RR #5 Perth, ON K7H 3C7 613-267-6500

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After three successful sessions in 2010, the Friends of Murphys Point Park are set to host exciting winter programs with Super Kids In Parks.

SKIP is a six-week outdoor learning program at Murphys Point Provincial Park that aims to help kids, ages seven to 10, connect with nature through a range of exciting activities promoting active and healthy living. “We have had great feedback from kids, parents, partners and volunteers about these programs,� says Stephanie Gray, Friends of Murphys Point Park president. “Studies show there are huge benefits for children who are connected with nature, and through SKIP, the Friends are working to provide local kids with educational activities that get them outside and moving.�

The Friends, a non-profit, registered charity, has a volunteer steering committee for SKIP made up of community members and partners.

The winter session runs on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lally Homestead at Murphys Point. Children register for the full six weeks, which begin Feb. 6 and end March 13. In that time, volunteers with a range of experience and expertise will lead sessions on activities such as shelter building, winter survival, ice fishing, birds and seasonal ecology, snowshoeing and/or tree identification, and maple syrup history and ecology. “There is an outdoor component to each session along with a specific educational theme,� explained Judy Fletcher, SKIP steering committee chair. “We want this to be a fun experience for everyone – kids and volunteers. The best part is the kids are having so much fun they don’t always realize they’re learning something, too!�

Equipment is provided for the sessions and the Lally Homestead site offers a warm shelter, if required, as well as privies. Participants receive a healthy

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EXPLANATORY NOTE The proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan will replace the Township’s current OfďŹ cial Plan and will affect all of the land within the boundaries of the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley.

There are all kinds of discoveries waiting for local children through the Super Kids in Parks program. The winter session is about to begin.

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The purpose of the proposed new OfďŹ cial Plan is to guide future growth and development within the Township over the next twenty years. As well, it is also intended to protect and preserve the signiďŹ cant natural resources, and the signiďŹ cant natural and cultural heritage features of the Township.

Kindergarten registration begins January 31, 2011 Register your child for Kindergarten and secure a space in your local Catholic school.

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario is dedicated to nurturing the hearts, minds, bodies and souls of all learners through an education rooted in the Catholic virtues. Your child will have the best possible start through playing, watching, listening, and exploring, while discovering the many gifts God has given them.

How to register your child: Make an appointment by calling your local Catholic school - see school listings below, or at www.cdsbeo.on.ca under School Information, School Directory.

When registering, please bring your child’s baptismal certificate, health card, immunization record and birth certificate.

Junior Kindergarten students must be 4 years of age by December 31, 2011.

Senior Kindergarten students must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2011.

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MAKING A SPLASH The Perth Police Association donated $1,500 to the Paralympics team of the Perth Stingrays on Jan. 12. From left, President of the Perth Police Association Const. Stephen McElravy, coach Joey Brackenbury, swimmer Jessica Neal, swimmer Matthew Capello, swimmer Rob McLellan, Perth Stingrays president Richard Ellard and swimmer Kristy Jones.

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Tabling of Draft Budget Tuesday, February 8, 2011 6 p.m.

Official Public Meeting Tuesday, March 8, 2011 6 p.m.

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Sunday, Jan. 30 11:00 a.m. - Worship service and Sunday school multi-age program. Nursery available.

Coffee hour Friday mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Please check the website for info on youth group, Bible studies and other ministries, www.standrewsperth.com.

Audio loop system • 613-267-2481 A warm welcome to all!

Saturday, Jan. 29 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Community Dinner Sunday, Jan. 30 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: “Christ the Good Shepherd” (John 10: 11-15).

Nursery provided. All welcome.

Wednesday, Feb. 2 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer.

Donations accepted.

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Those wishing to make a presentation are invited to contact the Clerk to register as a delegation. Your participation at these meetings is encouraged. Copies of the draft budget will be available through the Clerk’s office.

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Drummond & North Sts. Minister: Rev. Marilyn Savage; Organist: Ann Savage

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Tay Valley Township Council will be holding the following meetings to consider and adopt the 2011 Budget and any changes to fees.

All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Office located at 217 Harper Road.

St. James The Apostle Anglican Church Drummond & Harvey Street 613-267-1163 • www.superaje.com/~stjamesperth

Sunday, Jan. 30 8 a.m.: said Eucharist; 10 a.m.: Holy Baptism In the St. James lower Hall (accessible from Beckwith St.) 2nd Saturday of the month: Community Dinner 3rd Thursday of the month: 5:30 p.m. with supper: Messy Church for young families Skater Church Friday, Jan. 28: 5:30 p.m.

St. John Catholic High School

Annual Valentine Gala in support of

St. Augustine’s Eucharist: 2nd and 4th Sundays each month: 9:15 a.m.

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At this time of year, churches around the world set aside a week to focus on unity. The dictionary definitions of ‘unity’ include the state of oneness, or being made one, a whole made up of separate elements, full agreement, harmony, continuity of purpose and action.

Therefore, across all ethnic and geographical boundaries, east and west, across all denominations, across all differences with those sitting in the congregation down the street or with the people sharing a pew in the same sanctuary, we pray for unity to be displayed in loving one another and sharing together in the common purpose of being followers of Jesus Christ to take his good news to a hurting world.

The quote below comes from the World Council of Church’s statement regarding this year’s call to prayer.

“The call for unity this year comes to churches all over the world from Jerusalem, the mother church. Mindful of its own divisions and its own need to do more for the unity of the Body of Christ, the churches in Jerusalem call all Christians to rediscover the values that bound together the early Christian community in Jerusalem, when they devoted themselves to the Apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. This is the challenge before us. The Christians of Jerusalem call upon their brothers and sisters to make this week of prayer an occasion for a renewed commitment to work for a genuine ecumenism, grounded in the experience of the early church.”

The early church arising out of Jerusalem became a community of radical commitment to one another in Christ, whereby the dividing walls between Jew and Gentile, male and female, slave and free came tumbling down. Those who were formally separated from each other by virtue of class, position or ethnic backgrounds, found themselves part of a family whose roots by faith were in one Lord, in one God and father of us all through the gift of the Holy Spirit given to each of his children. They sat at one table. They redistributed their goods as others had need.

They practised hospitality and gave generously from all they had gratefully received from God as they pointed ahead to the day when the whole church would sit together in the heavenly kingdom around the wedding feast of the One who redeemed the church, the gathering of his people, for his bride.

Unity within a family does not mean that the diversity of gifts, talents, personalities and dreams are set aside as unimportant.

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Recently, there have been several school bus collisions in OPP-patrolled areas in eastern Ontario. Motorists are failing to stop for flashing red lights and many are striking the rear of the school bus, usually when it is carrying our children.

Fortunately, injuries have been minimal.

OPP officers will be out ensuring that motorists are reminded of the rules of the road with regard to school buses.

Section 175(11) of the Highway Traffic Act states, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every driver or street car operator, when meeting on a highway, other than a highway with a median strip, a stopped school bus that has its overhead red signallights flashing, shall stop before reaching the bus and shall not proceed until the bus moves or the overhead red signal-lights have stopped flashing.â&#x20AC;? R.S.O. 1990.

The fine for failing to stop for a school bus with lights flashing is $400, accompanied by a victim fine surcharge.

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SHARING A LAUGH! Lorraine MacGregor and Carol Fraser enjoy their supper at the Balderson United Church on Jan. 23.

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First semester winding down

classical pieces as well as Perth and District Collegsome fun Beatles tunes. After iate Institute is bursting the senior class performed, with activity as the semester the ninth graders and concert draws to a close. band members joined the Exams are taking place class on stage to play one this week and next at 8 a.m. of PDCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourites, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jai each day. To double-check Ho.â&#x20AC;? With three drummers the dates and locations of and more than 30 other your exams, you can see the musicians on stage, it was a full schedule posted in the very exciting performance. main office, the Learning The night ended with the Centre, or online at www2. concert band playing ucdsb.on.ca/pdci. through the three pieces it The PDCI music classes will be performing at this performed a great concert yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Capital Region Music last Thursday night to Festival. All in all, it was a showcase what they learnvery fun night enjoyed by all. ed this semester. The Grade PDCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drama program 9 music class played imBig Blue also held its performances for pressively, showing that the end of semester this week newcomers to the music program have already learned a lot this and last. The senior drama students each year. The Grade 10 guitar class played a directed a one-act play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; some of them lively set, with a solo by Mike Wilcox and even wrote their own play â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which were a vocal solo by Taylor MacDonald. The performed on Friday, Jan. 21, Monday, Jan. audience was very energetic and helped 24 and Tuesday, Jan. 25. The play written by out with the singing and appropriate Matthew Stienberg and Christian Morgan, called The Death of Art, has been selected snapping and clapping.

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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:

Tuesday February 1st Tuesday February 8th Tuesday February 15th Tuesday February 15th

7:00 PM 7:00 PM 6:00 PM Immed. Following

Council Planning Public Works Finance

Reeve Richard Kidd Councillor Brian Dowdall Councillor Tim Campbell Councillor Faye Campbell

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

Children’s author Kalli Dakos paid a visit to Stewart School on Jan. 14 and read from her latest book, Our Principal Promised to Kiss a Pig, which principal Brenda Tennant took to heart.

Kassina Ryder photo

Plenty of activities going on Oops!

The sports report in last week’s column was totally incorrect as I took if off of last year’s sports calendar. I guess I had better get into 2011 and update my files.

The zone darts will be in Almonte on Jan. 29, and the qualifiers going are; Bill Don, Wes Reid, Blair Seed, Will Boytel, Jodi Cook, Norm Dowdall, Andrew Raymond, Andy Brown and Lisa Carroll. Good luck to all players.

Sign-up sheets are on the back bulletin board and the zone euchre list is up for Feb. 19 in Arnprior.

Bid euchre is back in the lounge on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All are welcome.

The Ladies Auxiliary meeting is Thursday, Feb. 3 and the Riverview Seniors meet on Tuesday, Feb. 8 from noon until 4 p.m. Veterans’ appreciation afternoon is Wednesday, Feb. 9. All are welcome to join us for some sing-along music by Carol Husband.

The Old Tyme Fiddlers take the stage on Friday, Feb. 11 and on Saturday, Feb. 12, we are having our monthly birthday

jamboree. Bring your valentine and wear something red. Don’t forget the meat draw this Saturday in the lounge, with volunteer entertainment.

Bring your instrument and join in.

The executive meeting is Monday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. On Saturday, Feb. 19, we are having a noon meal of pan fried fish, homemade fries, coleslaw, rolls and butter, dessert squares, tea and coffee – all for only $9. There will be entertainment by Helmets in Spades. This takes place from 11:30 to 1:30.

Advance tickets available at the lounge bar, Brankin’s Plumbing and Classy Cuts.

Proceeds go to the building accessibility fundraising project. Please support this very important project.

Branch elections are in May, which is not too far away. If you are interested in running for a position on the executive or chairing a committee, or know of someone who is interested in helping direct the business of your Legion, please contact Barry Boyce, nominating chair.

To belong is to serve.

Lest we forget.

Wayne

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THE TOWNSHIP OF BECKWITH WILL BE ACCEPTING TENDERS FOR THE FOLLOWING: Granular Materials - Tender # 2011-01 Winter Sand - Tender # 2011-02 Roadside Mowing - Tender # 2011-03 Tender forms may be obtained from the Township Municipal Office, 1702 9th line, Beckwith Township, Monday, January 24th, 2011 at 9 a.m. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER NOT NECESSARILY ACCEPTED. Further information can be obtained by contacting: Darwin Nolan Cynthia Moyle Public Works Superintendent Chief Administrative Officer 613-257-1810 613-257-1539 1-800-535-4534 1-800-535-4532 613-257-8996 (fax) 2011 GARBAGE TAGS 2011 garbage tags are now available for pick up at the Township office. If you are not the registered owner of the property you will require a note from the registered owner to pick up the garbage tags for the property.

2011 LARGE ITEM PICK-UP Large item pick-up will resume Monday April 4th and Tuesday April 5th.

COUNCIL/COMMITTEE AGENDAS AND MINUTES Looking for Council/Committee Agendas and Minutes? They are available on the website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca under “Local Government” and “Meeting Agendas/Minute”.

2012 CALENDARS The Beckwith Township Economic Development Committee is looking for your assistance in putting together a Beckwith Township Calendar for 2012. We are looking for various pictures of all types that will focus on the unique qualities and character of Beckwith, and will help to promote the various qualities of our beautiful region. Although we appreciate the donations of all pictures, only certain photos will be selected for the calendar, with all originals being promptly returned to their owners. If you have any pictures that you are interested in donating please contract the Beckwith Township Office 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca.

WWW.TWP.BECKWITH.ON.CA To advertise in The Perth Courier call 613-267-1100.

2 Wilson St. E., Perth

NEW LISTING

613-264-0123

$50,000 - Ompah - great 3 bedrm mobile home located in the heart of lake country - very pretty 5 acre property dotted with a lot of maples & other hardwood trees - this home is in good condition & has a very spacious interior with new shingles, hot water tank, pressure tank, forced air electric furnace & some new vinyl thermopane windows - each bedroom has closet space, master has doulbe closet - living room is bright with a ceiling fan/light - country sized eat-in kitchen has double stainless steel sink, passover counter & built-in matching hutch washer & dryer hookups with overhead cupboards in conveniently located hall area - 200 amp service. MLS#104210003023500. Sheri 613-812-1215

1-800-552-7242 e-mail: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com

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NEW LISTING

668 Brooke Valley Rd. $198,000 - Enjoy the peaceful countryside of this lovely wooded, atrisan/craftsperson oriented community located only minutes west of Perth known as Brooke Valley. Tree-lined driveway allows for maximum privacy for this gem of a country home – approx. 8 yrs ago, this cedar board & batten, 2 bedrm home was designed & constructed by local craftspeople emphasising use of natural light & materials &open space giving it a feel of warmth & comfort - the efficient woodstove on tiled hearth, tongue & groove pine ceilings & pine floors accentuate the open living/dining & kitchen area of the main level. Access the 3 season screened room to enjoy maximum outside time. A spacious 4 pce bath with washer & dryer hookups is conveniently located next to the mud room/rear foyer.

Upper level has 2 beautifully sized bedrms each with lge closet space. Full basement has exterior access & is perfect for hobbies or finished for additional living space, taxes to be assessed. MLS# 091191602000604 Sheri 613-812-1215

103 North St. Carolina Court, Unit 203, $214,000 `The Thom` model, named after Alexander Thom, builder of Perth’s 1st mills & a former military surgeon - gorgeous elevated view of the Tay River which also overlooks Canada’s oldest golf course - quiet building located only a few blocks from downtown heritage Perth - features of this well-cared-for unit are 2 good-sized bedrooms each with oversized closet, 2 bathrooms, freshly painted interior, steamed carpets, neutral decor, double closet & ceramic tile at front foyer, washer & dryer in storage room, efficient kitchen with built-in dishwasher & pass through to the dining area - it’s a corner unit with large windows, efficient natural gas heat & hot water, central air conditioning and windowed door to your own private balcony - for your leisure in the building there’s a furnished lounge with corner gas fireplace, kitchenette & hobby room - shuffle board court & tennis courts also on the property - 5 appliances included - move in immediately - condo fees 280.00 per month. MLS# 092103007006508. Sheri 613-812-1215

Christian and Norene Allan, 613-207-0834 OUT OF TOWN

INCOME PROPERTY - $186,500 – 2, 3 bedroom units, good income, well maintained. Brock St. MLS# 797430.

Bob Ferguson, (C) 613-812-8871 Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

IN TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

New Price: MLS #773917. Investing or looking to subsidize your mortgage? Renovated 2-storey brick home with potential as spacious single family or duplex. $244,000.

Christian and Norene Allan, 613-207-0834

$214,900 - Beautiful country setting for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 2.5 acres west of Perth. Kitchen/dining area catches the morning sun, living room with fireplace/woodstove insert.

Finished lower level family room, large laundry facility. Detached insulated garage/workshop.

Extensively renovated in last 5 years. Lots of extras - 2 outbuildings, large pond expands your backyard and what a great view! MLS# 774063.

$63,700 - Fixer upper! This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits on a very pretty 1 acre lot with mature trees and a small pond just outside the village of sharbot lake - features a newer septic in 2009, newer roof in 2003 and newer laminate flooring in living room, more in boxes ready to install elsewhere. Other finishing req’d. All data, measurements & taxes to be verified by the buyer. Property being sold “as is”.

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

Lovely 4 bedroom full 2 storey red brick farmhouse - huge wrap-around verandah perfect for outdoor entertaining & enjoying the beautiful view- large kitchen open to the dining room - hardwood & original flooring throughout - newer windows with lots of light. $399,000.

Call Joanne 613-812-0505

3 bedroom, 2 storey red brick home, only minutes from Perth.

Private setting, 13.66 acres with outbuildings, $383,000. MLS # 777269. Call Joanne, 613-2640468 or Barb, 613-326-1361.

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

Bob Ferguson, (C) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca

$379,000 - Great location on the main street in the downtown core of Perth for this thriving retail florist business on street level with 1500 square feet of show room/display, work area & storage.

Another 24x28 foot heated storage building at rear with further 100 ft. Open lot behind. 2nd and 3rd level houses a 2000 square foot apartment, 3+ bedrooms, 1.5 baths, separate side entrance.

Currently rented. Financial documents available to qualified buyers. MLS# 775922.

55 Wilson St., E., $163,000 one of the cutest, neatest & tidiest homes you will see in a long time - with over 1100 square feet of living area on the main level, you will be surprised at the spaceeat in kitchen & room in the living room for your formal dining table-loads of upgrades completed including gas furnace & central air, insulation in attic & crawl space under family room, vinyl siding & thermopane windows, new berber style carpet throughout, lovely gas fireplace in main level family room, membrane on family room roof, porch, sidewalk, new front doors, etc, etc-each room is spacious & bright and the closet & storage space including the unfinished basement, is great-single attached garage has new door & garage door opener-main level laundry is a handy feature-4 appliances & window coverings are included-located close to 2 elementary schools & Conlon Farm Recreation Park. Possession Feb. 1st. MLS# 092101003005800. Sheri 613-812-1215

MLS #777972. Wonderful family home, walking distance to Glen Tay School, 3+1 bedrooms, 2 bath with finished bsement and attached garage, enclosed sunporch. $299,000.

Christian and Norene Allan, 613-207-0834

$379,000 - Location: 15 km east of Perth in the Innisville / Mississippi Lake area. Room to grown in both house & property with this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow. Hardwood & tile floors, fully equiped custom oak kitchen with island opens into dining area and spacious living room with patio doors to the back of property. Large family room above double attached garage. Full drive-in / walk-out basement for those large recreational toys or create additional living space. Front porch overlooks pond. MLS# 774774.

IN TOWN

IN TOWN

IN TOWN

MLS #777925. Energy efficient, 3 bedroom 2 bath brick bungalow on fully fenced lot in great location, many upgrades. $213,000.

COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL

Country Home: MLS #778424.

Pretty, spacious 3 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow on 7.7 acres on paved road off Hwy. 29; features finished lower level, studio/workshop, stained glass accents. $299,900.

Christian and Norene Allan, 613-207-0834

Spotless bungalow handy to Hwy. 7 in the quaint village of Maberly across from the Fall River. 2 bedrooms plus office or 3rd bedroom on the lower level. Cosy rec room, detached garage, private. Lots new! $164,900.

MLS#776366.

Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361

Bob Ferguson, (C) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca

Bob Ferguson, (C) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

PRIVATE SETTING, stone farmhouse on 13.27 acres - 2 full baths, main floor laundry, original woodwork throughout,ceramic tile in kitchen, large foyer, garage has been turned into family room with woodstove, newer kitchen with separate dining room - living room has new flooring - lovely setting - driveshed/barn on property. $439,000.

Call Joanne 613-813-0505

398 Anglican Church Rd $168,000 A very lovely setting, set back from the main road on a beautiful treed 1.5 Acre property - a perfect 3 bedroom starter home for a young family providing a great yard for the kids to play - there’s an attached garage plus separate workshop building plus a 20x50 foot barn that would be great for all kinds of hobbies & activities the house is in good condition with a brand new septic system installed sept.

2010 - Oil furnace installed in 2007 - country sized eat-in kitchen with additional pantry storage in the back foyer/mudroom area - 4 windows & door allow all kinds of natural light to flow into the spacious living room addition - the dining room has original wainscotting and tin ceiling (currently used as main floor family room) - 2 bathrooms take care of the morning rush & the laundry is located on the main level as well. MLS# 091191602005300 Sheri 613-812-1215

WATERFRONT

BLACK LAKE - $189,000 - This is an AMAZING price for this 2 bedroom, open concept, cottage with 115 feet on beautiful Black Lake, almost 250 feet deep. Large master bedroom, screenedin porch. Great access on township maintained road. MLS#760447.

Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361

WATERFRONT

ACREAGE

CROSBY LAKE - Meticulously maintained, charming 2 bedroom cedar cottage plus sweet sleeping cabin.

Great swimming! Clean spring fed lake close to Perth and Westport. $269,000.

Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361

UPPER SCOTCH LINE - $21,000 Each 2- 3 acre building lots, reforested approximately 35 years ago with spruce trees which are a nice size now - build your dream home and be secluded from the road - entrance and culvert installed on one, hydro available at the lot.

Sheri 613-812-1215

ACREAGE

23 Acres - Off Station Rd. on Stones Rd. $24,500 7.5 Acres - On County Rd. #8 near Watsons Crs. $34,900 27 Acres - On Upper 4th Conc. of Bathurst. $65,000 Call Joanne Bennell for more details, 613-264-0505 * Sales Representative

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