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Perth is holding its annual Perth Municipal Heritage Week from Feb. 15 to 22. This year’s theme is “Timeless Treasures” and store owners are asked to decorate their windows with this theme in mind. Windows will be judged on Feb. 18 and winners will be presented with the 2011 Heritage Week Window Display plaque. The competition is sponsored by the Heritage Advisory Panel.
No foul play in Port Elmsley death Police have ruled out foul play in the death of 54-year-old Paul Witham of Smiths Falls. At around 10:45 a.m. on Feb. 8, OPP officers were called to Port Elmsley Road, Drummond/North Elmsley, where Witham was found unconscious in an unheated shed. He was then taken to Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, where he died from his injuries. Investigators determined the man was travelling on the Big Rideau River Monday on the night of Feb. 7 when his truck got stuck. He got out and took shelter in the shed, where he was found unconscious the next morning. An autopsy conducted at Brockville General Hospital determined misadventure to be the cause of death.
Kathy Coulthart-Dewey celebrates retirement during ceremony at Farrell Hall BY KASSINA RYDER
just staff, but residents of the “I can honestly say, Kathy, you the old municipal offices late at township, Tranter said. are the best CAO I’ve ever worked night, there was Kathy’s car,” she said. “If you want to be a CAO, you with.” Coulthart-Dewey’s husband, Freeman recalled CoulthartEven though she had said can’t be the type of person who Tim, spoke on behalf of the wants to please everybody,” he Dewey’s dedication to her job. she only wanted pizza and beer, “Whenever I used to drive past See ‘Three decades’, Pg. 3 almost 150 people came out to said. recognize Kathy Coulthart-Dewey at her retirement party in Perth on Feb. 11. “We have people from all over our community here this evening,” said Deputy Reeve Susan Freeman. “You have been a great mentor and inspiration to us all.” Municipal government representatives from Tay Valley, Drummond/North Elmsley, Mississippi Mills, Smiths Falls, Lanark and Perth, along with former colleagues and family members gathered in Farrell Hall to celebrate Coulthart-Dewey’s three decades of work with local municipalities. Ten of those years were spent at Tay Valley Township. Peter Tranter, acting CAO and township treasurer, said he has worked with many CAOs over the years, and Coulthart-Dewey was a “pleasant surprise.” Her ability to solve problems and bring thought-out recommendations to council – while knowing some of her decisions might be considered unpopular Retiring Tay Valley Township CAO Kathy Coulthart-Dewey accepts a gift from Reeve Keith Kerr during her Kassina Ryder photo – earned her the respect of not retirement party at Farrell Hall in Perth on Feb. 11. kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com
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geoff.davies@perthcourier.com The Stewart School in Perth welcomed a new principal earlier this month. On Feb. 1, Daryl Kelly officially assumed the school’s head office, replacing outgoing principal Brenda Tennant, who is retiring.
Until now, Kelly held the principal’s job at Chimo Elementary School in Smiths Falls, and she says she’s excited to start at her new school. “We’ve done some great things (at Chimo) as a full-school community, but at the same time I’m delighted to have the same opportunities in Perth,” she said.
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CAO replaced in township BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Robert Haller will take over for Kathy Coulthart-Dewey as chief administrative officer for Tay Valley Township on Feb. 28. Coulthart-Dewey will retire this month. “Robert will bring new skills to our management team to keep us on the positive path we have already embarked on,” said Reeve Keith Kerr in a press release. “I look forward to working with him and offer a warm welcome to our wonderful community.” Haller has more than 16 years of senior municipal administration experience and was most recently the CAO/clerk for the Town of Prescott. Before its amalgamation with the City of Ottawa, Haller was also clerk with
the Township of Goulbourn. “Mr. Haller’s energy and valuable experience will help us move forward on a number of strategic initiatives,” said Deputy Reeve Susan Freeman. “He will be a dynamic leader that will draw on his previous experience working with both small/rural and growing municipalities.” He is looking forward to his new position with Tay Valley, Haller said in the release. “I am excited to take on the challenges of this leadership role and I look forward to working with the council and the community to set a course for the future of Tay Valley.” Haller also holds a Masters of Public Administration in the Local Government Program from the University of Western Ontario.
Perth Soap changes hands BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Perth Soap is now Shandex Personal Care Inc. after the company was purchased by Shandex Sales Group Ltd. on Jan. 14, said president Rob State. “Obviously, it will always be known to the people who live in Perth as Perth Soap,” said State. State said the company plans to retain all current employees. “Our intention at this point is to stay in Perth and to keep the employees,” he said. The purchase includes the building and all plant equipment. State said there is growth potential for the Perth operation, which will include relocating
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NOTICE SUMMER STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES Lanark County is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill the following student positions this summer: Glen Tay Public School students learn dancing from First Nations dancer Devan Kicknosway during an aboriginal day celebration on Feb. 9. From left, Travis Wilson, Harold Schonauer, Reid Dowdall, Devan Kicknosway, Kendra Parks, Mrs. Affleck and Adam Jordan. Kassina Ryder photo
Glen Tay Public School holds aboriginal day festival BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com “Dancing is a part of all cultures, no matter where you come from in the world,” First Nations dancer Rhonda Doxtator told students at Glen Tay Public School on Feb. 9. Doxtator, along with fellow dancers Devan Kicknosway, David Charette and Winter Doxtator, demonstrated different styles of First Nations dancing to students as part of an Aboriginal Festival pilot project intended to celebrate aboriginal culture. Charette performed a grass dance, which was traditionally performed by the first dancers at a powwow, to stomp down long prairie grass before other dancers performed, he explained to the students. Rhonda performed a jingle dress dance, which she said is a more modern form of dancing. According to tradition, the dance was first performed to help heal a sick little girl after both traditional and modern medicines failed. Winter showed the students the women’s fancy shawl dance and Kicknosway performed a men’s traditional dance, which involved re-enacting a battle. The purpose of the dance was to tell the story of what had happened on the battlefield, he said. “This tells the story while I dance,” Kicknosway said. After the group performed, students were invited to come up and learn the dance steps for themselves. Then they were given the chance to ask questions.
Rhonda and the others explained how their elaborate costumes were created. It was a dancer’s responsibility to make his or her own costume, and the styles depended on the dancer and the dance they would perform while wearing it, she said. The Aboriginal Festival at Glen Tay Public School is one of the first steps toward enhancing aboriginal education in schools within the Upper Canada District School Board, said Romaine Mitchell, program resource teacher for aboriginal education. “We’re expanding the understanding of who people are,” he said. The festival was organized by Grade 7/8 teacher Peter Mitchell. The school had been looking for an alternative idea for the annual winter carnival after staff noticed a lack of interest – and attendance – for regular events such as skiing and museum trips over the years. After spending time at a Great Lakes Cultural Camp, Mitchell, who is a member of the Chippewa First Nation, said he believed many of the activities the kids learned at the camp would be of interest to students at Glen Tay Public School. They also tied into the curriculum. Mitchell said aboriginal traditional knowledge, such as taking the kids out on a snowshoe hike in the woods behind the school, can be applied to all school subjects. “We touch on environmental issues in science class; this is a direct connection,” he said. “There are lots of ways to connect it to the curriculum.” Mitchell estimated that about 10
per cent of the school’s population had aboriginal roots. In addition to learning dancing, students participated in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. A trapper’s tent was set up outside, and in the gym, students learned traditional Inuit games from Dion Metcalf from Labrador. They also made medicine wheels, heard traditional stories and learned about the wildlife in and around Glen Tay. Romaine said the festival was not just about teaching students about aboriginal culture, it was also intended to teach the importance of respecting those cultures. “It’s about the development of tolerance,” he said. Mitchell said he agreed. “It’s through repetition; the more kids are exposed, the more it becomes common knowledge,” he said. The festival’s theme this year was “Biimadzwin,” an Anishinabe word meaning “a good life.” Mitchell said with the festival’s success at Glen Tay, he hopes other schools will want to host similar events. “We’re hoping this idea is something we can bring to other schools,” he said. “If we did this once a year, our kids would be pretty wise.”
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COMMUNITY NEWS Local Special Olympian sets Black Lake cottager pens book about sights on nationals sister’s struggle with tuberculosis BY GEOFF DAVIES
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Schuyler McIvor’s Olympic podium wasn’t in Whistler. You won’t find it in Nagano. Don’t even look in Lillehammer. That’s because his moment of glory took place in an airport in Thunder Bay, Ont. McIvor, 14, won three gold medals at the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games, held in that city from Jan. 20-23. His medal ceremony had none of the typical pomp and circumstance, thanks to -45 C temperatures that wreaked havoc on the weekend’s schedule. But, in his eyes, it was perfect. A window looking out onto the tundra-like tarmac served as the backdrop, while a crowd of travellers, fellow athletes and airport staff provided the audience. The medals – one for each of the 100-metre, 400-metre and 800-metre snowshoe races – came out of a cardboard box, and the team’s coach placed them each around his neck. And the crowd went wild. “You don’t get a real good audience every time you get a medal,” said McIvor, a Grade 9 student at St. John Catholic High School in Perth. “It’s like everybody’s patting you on the back.” More than 400 athletes competed in seven sports throughout the weekend, and McIvor was one of about 30 representing the Ottawa Valley and Kingston areas. Events included speed skating, curling and Nordic skiing, with competitors vying for spots at the 2012 Special Olympics National Winter Games, to be held in St. Albert, Alta. After his stellar performance in Thunder Bay, McIvor is still in the running for one of these spots. But he’s not home free quite yet. He’s still training for an upcoming race on his home turf: the regional Snowshoe and Nordic Ski Invitational, to be held at the Perth Civitan Hall on Saturday, Feb. 26.
Not that winning is all that important for McIvor. Nationals or no nationals, he always bears in mind the motto of the Special Olympics: “let me win, but if I cannot win, then let me be brave in the attempt.” “It’s about trying your hardest, putting everything you’ve got, everything you’ve learned into one simple race, and doing your best at it,” he explained. That’s what it’s all about, says Susan Park, one of the organizers of the upcoming race in Perth. As the Special Olympics community co-ordinator for the area, she accompanied McIvor and the team to Thunder Bay, and she says the “gracious and grateful” athletes are part of the reason she’s been involved with the event
since 1999. “They’re oblivious to some of the things in the world we think are important, like winning,” she said, adding with a grin that, for some, the competitive gene isn’t entirely absent. “But it doesn’t matter because once the person who has come in first has come in, they’ll be on the sidelines cheering on the person who is coming in last.” Don’t take her word for it, though. Come out and see for yourself on Feb. 26 at the Perth Civitan Hall, between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. “Just come and see the joy and happiness that these people celebrate,” Spark said. “Because it’s not a competition any longer. It’s a celebration as well.”
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When Clara Raina Flannigan was a little girl, she had 11 ribs removed as part of tuberculosis treatment in an Ottawa sanatorium. From 1939 until 1953, Flannigan kept a diary of her life in the “San,” now known as the Royal Ottawa Hospital, where she spent 14 years of her young life as a victim of tuberculosis. After her last visit when she was 26, Flannigan began writing a book about growing up in the hospital. She died before she could finish, but her sister promised to complete the book for her and have it published. Anne Raina completed the book this year. “I filled in the last 18 years of her life, from the time she wrote her last entry until she died,” said Raina. “I have not changed one word of what she wrote. What I’ve done is added parts to the book.” Seven of Raina’s nine brothers and sisters spent time in the sanatorium for tuberculosis treatment. Two of her brothers, and her father, died of the disease. Raina said though tuberculosis had a profound impact on her family, the book also sheds light on the huge impact the disease had on Canada. “The story is not just Clara’s story and my family’s, it’s about a particular time in Canada’s history when tuberculosis really ravaged many families,” she said. Raina said she has received a lot of response from people who remember that time period. Some of them even remember being in the hospital with Flannigan. Schuyler McIvor, 14, of Perth, poses with the three gold medals he “I’m just overwhelmed with won in snowshoeing at the Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games in the response to the book,” said Thunder Bay, Ont. McIvor hopes to compete in the National Winter Raina. Games in 2012, and is competing in Perth on Feb. 26 to secure his spot. Flannigan’s descriptions of medical treatments and her understanding of the disease also caught the attention of medical
Council hears plan for wiser health care spending BY GEOFF DAVIES
geoff.davies@perthcourier.com On Feb. 9, Lanark County councillors heard how the province plans to improve health care access while getting more bang for the buck. Delegates from the South East Local Health Integration Network – the provincial body that manages health care in the area – presented the “Clinical Services Roadmap,” an initiative currently underway to improve the system’s efficiency, accessibility and financial sustainability. The economic situation of recent years served as a “wakeup call” to the network, said Georgina Thompson, chair of the group’s board. The network needs more co-ordination and less overlap between services if it’s to continue offering the same level of care, she said. Thompson said all the hospitals in the South East region are on
board with the plan, which is set to begin an eight-week round of “public engagement” in early March. While the councillors’ reception to the presentation was warm overall, it wasn’t enough in the eyes of some. “We need more money going to our hospital, period,” Perth Mayor John Fenik told the delegates. “All that stuff there, that’s wonderful and let’s do this, but the bottom line is it’s all about dollars.” But the question we must ask, replied Thompson, is whether the money we’ve already have is spent in the right places. The region has a health care budget of a billion dollars, she said, and the Roadmap may show it’s not being spent as effectively as possible. Then Paul Huras, the network’s CEO, chimed in. “We have a history in Ontario of solving all problems by adding
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new money, and I think the time has come that we have to start talking about trade-offs,” he said. With double-digit deficits predicted in the next five years, the money has to come from somewhere, and the time has come for political leaders to choose their priorities, he said. Aubrey Churchill, the reeve of Drummond/North Elmsley, also weighed in. “I really believe the Perth and Smiths Falls hospitals weren’t treated fairly with funding,” he said, adding he sat on the hospital board when the two amalgamated. “I believe they were underfunded right from the start.” That was then and this is now, replied Thompson, re-emphasizing the Roadmap as the proper way forward. “I can’t undo what was done back then, but hopefully we can rectify where we are today,” she said.
professionals, Raina said. “Doctors and the medical profession are very excited with this book because it was one of the best descriptions of what was happening in terms of treatment,” she said. Flannigan and one of her brothers underwent a method of treatment called thoracoplasty, which involved removing ribs of TB patients in order to partially collapse the lungs. Raina said after ribs were removed, patients then had their chests bound and weighed down with two and a half pounds of BB shot to aid in collapsing the lungs. Throughout this process, Raina said Flannigan’s spirit never faltered. “Although her life held a great deal of setbacks, the obstacles she faced did not define who she was,” she said. “Her indomitable spirit and faith and humour conquered all those challenges.” When adding to the book, Raina said editors asked her to also include some of the things she remembered as a child. She said she remembered bringing a doll on the school bus and having the driver ask her if her doll had TB like the rest of the members of her family. While Raina said the bus driver was ordinarily a nice man, his question reflected the attitude that many people had about the disease at the time. Even though the subject matter is often sad, Raina said Flannigan’s story is really about the power of positive thinking. “For me, that’s what makes it not really a sad story, but a triumphant story, because she was just so positive,” she said. Raina said the book appeals to all ages. “I’ve just heard from two 13year-olds who have read it and they loved it,” she said. Raina often visits her cottage on Black Lake and will be signing copies of her book at Michael’s Table in Perth on Feb. 19.
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Three decades family. “We as a family are very proud of Kathy,” he said. “I’ve been blessed to have Kathy as a part of my life, and to have her as my best friend.” He said he believes she will have a hard time slowing down when she retires, but CoulthartDewey said she is looking forward to spending more time with her family, including her son, Chris. “He gave up a lot of years so I could spend time at the office,” she said. “I’m going to give back those years now.” Coulthart-Dewey has also served as the president of the Association of Municipal Ma-
nagers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. Former colleague and current AMCTO vice president Daniel Gatien read a letter from president Tony Haddad. “Please accept our congratulations,” Gatien read. “We are proud of your accomplishments.” While she is looking forward to sleeping in during her retirement, she said she is also going to miss the relationships she has formed with her co-workers. “This is hard because you’ve all been so much a part of my life,” she said. “We rely so much on the strengths of others. I’ve learned so much from each of you.”
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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Grass Cutting (Vincent Hall Memorial Ball Park) The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking proposals from qualified firms/individuals to provide contracted maintenance services for the 2011, 2012 and 2013 summer seasons for the Vincent Hall Memorial Ball Park in McDonald’s Corners. Copies of the Request for Quotation (RFQ) may be picked up at the Municipal Office and can also be found on the Township website under Important Notices. Deadline for submission of the proposals is 4:00 pm on March 11th, 2011. Submission instructions are included in the RFQ. The Township of Lanark Highlands reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations at its sole discretion. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Scott Norton, Acting Community Services 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 227 F: 613-259-2291 E: snorton@lanarkhighlands.ca www.lanarkhighlands.ca
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150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Lanark Village You are invited to attend a meeting on March 2nd, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Lanark Legion. The meeting will be to determine if there is community interest in planning a celebration in 2012 of the 150th Anniversary of the Incorporation of Lanark Village. For further information please contact: Dawn King at 613-259- 3001
Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7:00 p.m. – Council Tuesday, March 8 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole
PHOTOS WANTED FROM LANARK HIGHLANDS! The Township of Lanark Highlands is now accepting photos to be used for promotional purposes. Submitted photos may be used in the 2012 calendar, the Township website, tourism brochures and/or other promotional materials. In particular, we are looking for photos showing your families, friends and visitors participating in events or engaged in recreation or work activities in Lanark Highlands. Photographer’s and model’s release forms can be obtained from the Township website at www.lanarkhighlands.ca or by calling us at 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695. Please submit pictures on a CD to: Township of Lanark Highlands c/o Scott Norton, 75 George St., P.O. Box 340, Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0 DEADLINE to be considered for the 2012 Calendar is April 29th, 2011.
DID YOU KNOW? The Re-Use Centre at the McDonald’s Corners waste site is open to all township residents. We have more clothing than we know what to do with - for people of all sizes - and it’s all free! We have winter coats & boots, all kinds of baby clothes, something for everyone! Come and check it out Sat 8-12, Sun 12-5, Thurs 2-5. KEEP IT GREEN – RECYCLING WORKS!
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need of regular care too. First, click the box for the three“There are people there every hour cycle of animation, which two months and they climb the allows you to see more images. Other check boxes add more With a few clicks of a mouse, you dome,” Wilhelm said. “They have to grease the gears.” detail to the map, which may can be your own weatherman. make it easier to identify your Environment Canada beams Be your own weatherman location. data from Franktown’s weather Back on the map, click play and If you Google “Franktown rastation around the world on its the sequence of maps will load dar,” the fi rst link found will take website. The data from the past three hours can be viewed on you to the current Franktown and start playing in a cycle. The scale at right will indicate the a map, with bands of snow and radar image. Alternately, you can visit www. severity of the precipitation. rain in motion across eastern The time each image was weatheroffice.gc.ca and click Ontario. The moving maps allow anyone “Ottawa” on the map, and then captured is shown along the top in the area to figure out when click the link for “Radar and edge of the map. By checking the time of each image, you can precipitation is likely to arrive satellite.” get an idea of how long it will be The fi rst image that loads is and depart their neck of the static, but can be put in motion by before a band of precipitation woods. While the Weather Network clicking the “Play” button above arrives at your location, and how long it might last. may be able to tell you the Ottawa the map. For the full amateur weatherIf your connection is slow, you area has a 40 per cent chance of rain this evening, the Franktown will have to wait for the images man effect, be sure to share your data may indicate the rain will to load, but once all have been observations with family, friends pass your local ball diamond received by your computer, they or anyone else nearby. And next time you hear thunder, load up before the scheduled 6 p.m. start will play at a reasonable speed. To make use of the full ca- your maps and see how heavy the of your softball game, or well after your planned evening stroll. pabilities of the website, click the downfall might be, and how long Brian Wilhelm, a technical link to “Customize your map.” it may last. services supervisor with Environment Canada, said the Doppler radar system and its 18-metre mast were installed near Franktown and went online in 2000. The unmanned and automated equipment in Franktown reports to the Canadian Meteorological Centre in Dorval, Quebec, before making its way onto the Internet. “Doppler radar was installed in the late 1990s as an upgrade across much of the (national) system,” Wilhelm said. Echoes from the electromagnetic pulses sent out by the weather station are received by a dish on site. The data indicates if precipitation is moving away from or towards the station, and how fast. In the time it takes you to read this sentence, the Franktown radar will have acquired thousands of bits of data, sending out a pulse every 0.8 milliseconds. Wilhelm said Franktown was This screen capture, taken from Environment Canada’s webpage for chosen for the station when an Franktown weather radar, shows a patch of moderate precipitation. older site in Carp was due for an The website is publicly accessible and provides a weather snapshot upgrade. every 10 minutes. “We needed to realign the network,” he said. Franktown was considered a better location than Carp because it can provide radar coverage further to the south, including communities along the St. Lawrence River. Today, the dish that collects reflected pulses sits in a brilliant white dome on Gillies Corners Sideroad. nevil.hunt@metroland.com
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Network coverage Wilhelm said Environment Canada developed the Doppler network using off-the-shelf electronics, and the information gathered is a key part of your daily weather forecast. “The data’s used quite extensively (in forecasts),” he said. Environment Canada’s network of online radar stations includes 26 sites, located where they can best cover the nation’s largest population centres. Outside the areas covered by radar, meteorologists rely on satellite images and the simpler technology of basic weather stations to create forecasts. The high-tech electronics inside the Franktown station gets frequent visits for testing and calibration, but Wilhelm added there’s old-fashioned hardware in
The white dome near Franktown –between Carleton Place and Perth – protects a dish that receives reflected radar pulses sent out by a mast. The data collected at the Environment Canada station is as close as your computer, and can be viewed on a map and put in motion.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Dignity House needs a home Hospice asks county for $150,000 to buy residential facility BY GEOFF DAVIES geoff.davies@perthcourier.com For those reaching the end of their days, living at home, rather than at the hospital, spares everyone great discomfort. From the hospital’s point of view, it also saves a lot of money. That’s the message Doug Burt, director of the recently-opened Dignity House Hospice, brought to Lanark County councillors on Feb. 9, asking the community services committee to consider giving the centre some financial backing. Dignity House opened its Day Hospice program in January, and is now offering support and recreation to six patients. Burt says the hospice wants to begin a residential care program as well, but first their board must buy a building to house it.
And that’s where the county comes in. In his presentation, Burt gave councillors an update on the hospice’s progress and made the case for a grant of $150,000 over three years. The proposal: that the county grant them $50,000 a year, releasing the money only once the hospice has a guarantee of provincial funding for staff salaries and has fundraised enough for furniture and equipment. “After that, with any luck at all, we’re going to have a house and a hospice that can go up to five beds if we need it to,” Burt said in an interview, adding that the centre should be financially selfsustaining once the three years is up. The estimated cost of caring for a patient in a hospital is $1,000 a day, he said, while at a hospice the daily cost is around $400 per
bed. The plan at Dignity House is for the residential program to begin with three beds. “That sounds small,” said Burt. “But that’s 1,100 days that would not have to be used up at a facility like a hospital.” After his presentation, the committee told Burt his request will be deferred to the 2011 budget deliberations. While it seems likely the county will be awarding grants, the specifics – such as how much will be awarded – won’t be finalized until Feb. 23, said Sharon Mousseau, Lanark County warden. “Certainly there will be some community grants given out if the recommendations from committee go forward,” she said, “We’re trying to balance the budget and not have too high a tax Doug Burt, director of the Dignity House Hospice, speaks at a recent increase, while still responding to fundraising event. The centre hopes to open a residential hospice the community’s needs.” program and is asking Lanark County to help buy a facility to house it.
Possible rail line purchase progresses BY GEOFF DAVIES geoff.davies@perthcourier.com Lanark County is officially interested in buying part of the Ottawa Valley Rail Line. On Feb. 2, councillors passed a motion to send Canadian Pacific Rail a letter saying the county wants “first refusal rights” on the Chalk River subdivision: roughly 160-kilometres of rail bed, trestles
and bridges stretching between Smiths Falls and Petawawa. “It’s just simply to stop the clock, if you will, to give us an opportunity to put together a plan for down the road so that the opportunity for a tourism trail isn’t lost,” said Sharon Mousseau, warden of Lanark County. While CP Rail had set a Feb. 5 deadline for proposals from interested buyers, the rail com-
pany has indicated a willingness to give Lanark County first dibs on the infrastructure before tearing it down or selling to another party, Mousseau said. The letter to CP Rail is to be written jointly with Renfrew County, which is interested in acquiring the North Bay subdivision. “The next step is to wait and see. The two counties need to get
together and come up with a plan of where to go from here,” said Mousseau. She said this is a “very, very preliminary” step towards buying the rail line, and the county has not committed to any purchase at all. She expects that further progress on this matter won’t come until next fall. While an estimated $50 million price tag has been put on the rail
line, Mousseau said that figure is for the intact, operational railway, not the property alone. She emphasized the county is only interested in buying the bed, trestles and bridges for the purpose of a recreational trail. “The rails are coming out, that train has left the station,” she said. As for the county’s request: “The ball’s in CP Rail court.”
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EDITORIAL OUR OPINION
No simple answer
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f anyone wanted to have an entertaining night out, they could try debating religion or the effect of multiculturalism in a tavern anywhere in the country. All you have to do is uncap the beer and throw the question on the table. The argument about immigration and the supposed tearing apart of the Canadian social fabric would be up there with the question of which hockey franchise is the greatest of all time. Sports, like politics, is a perfect breeding ground for debate and conflict but rarely agreement. We rise in the morning and go to sleep at night awash in news from all over the world. Most of that global information is threatening in nature. The impression created is that there are cultures out there that refuse to co-operate with western society and when they all arrive here in North America for one reason or another they will do their best not to integrate with our humble but successful system. The great fact about Canadian society is that we have the ability and inclination to embrace other cultures and people while somehow keeping hold of what we feel is innately ours. As a result, immigrants are able to adapt to a North American viewpoint without feeling their own roots are being threatened. Around the world, politicians and social observers have stated that multiculturalism in their particular country does not work – that immigrants arrive in a country only to set up their own small society as a home away from home. A closer look at the reasons people immigrate may explain why, in some cases, complete and healthy integration does not take place. The bottom line for most, if not all newcomers to Canada, is jobs, and the freedom and stability to enjoy them. Having a meaningful job and the rewards of achieving your goals is a great way to keep discontent, frustration and, in the end, conflict to a minimum. Capitalism may not be the Holy Grail socialist thinkers are looking for, but history shows that when capitalism is married to a democracy and dusted with just a pinch of socialism, a better deal is forged than in most other socialist and government models. Watching the upheaval in the Middle East, one cannot help but cheer as one country after another finds the courage to stand up for what are basic human rights – the right to live free and without fear. They, too, will have to find a model which incorporates a multicultural dynamic which recognizes one country overall but allows for individual freedom Dear Editor, of expression. After reading Stephanie Gray’s scary account of the near-miss she and her children experienced at the corner of Leslie and Isabella streets (Past Deadline, Feb. 10), I must report a similar episode. In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. On the afternoon of Jan. 1, I Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture was crossing in the crosswalk by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local (the walk light was on) from LesLandmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! lie Street (the side toward BrownKoren Cockburn correctly identified last week’s local landmark as the garage at Inge-va, 66 Craig St., in Perth. This week, the local land- lee’s Metro) over to Isabella when a car came barreling around the mark is where they once ground leather, but now they grind beans. corner on a left turn from Isabella, heading east on Wilson Street. The driver was a young male, I would say in his late teens, as I had a real close-up look. He came so close to running me over that my hand hit his car as I jumped out of the way. If my husband, a few feet away, hadn’t shouted a warning, I would not be here to tell the tale. I suffered severe neck pain for several days afterward, I guess whiplash. My husband called the police to report this and, in the course of the conversation, mentioned to the police spokesperson that the new crosswalks were located
LETTERS
Too many close calls at crosswalks
Local Landmark
too far from the intersection and drivers are well into the turn before they see a pedestrian on the crosswalk. The reply was to take the matter up with the town hall, as the placement of the crosswalks is not the concern of the police. True, he agreed, but could the police department not place an officer there to monitor the situation? The answer was this – that drivers would act more responsibly (or words to that effect) if a cruiser was in sight. Well, duh! Could they not park the cruiser a little distance away? My husband then called the town hall, only – you guessed it – to be told to call the police. He called the police again, but the chief was on holidays and was supposed to call back, which never happened. A few days later, my husband was nearly hit in almost identical circumstances at the same corner. The pedestrian might legally have the right-of-way on a crosswalk, but what good is that law to a dead pedestrian?
Was it the same driver in both cases? We don’t know. But we have heard nary a word from the police. We are a couple of old fogeys and are expendable, but what about those precious young lives that were nearly snuffed out? Shouldn’t they be of top priority and that incident worthy of investigation? Another issue we have is the stop signs at the corner of Joy Avenue (where we live) and Leslie Street. The signs are a joke. Hardly anyone stops at that corner, or even slows down, and this includes the police. So we make this little offer to the chief of police or any other officer: come and sit in a comfy chair in our living room and watch the traffic through our picture window. We will even supply the coffee and donuts. You may even see one of your own running the stop signs. Yours (but not holding our breath) truly, Gerry and Rose Mitchell Perth
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Things that went away
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generic drug-manufacturing sector. Not surprisingly, however, big pharmaceutical companies are whining about decreased profits for themselves should this bill be passed. MPs from all parties have supported this bill, but in the end, will enough of them rise to the occasion? So far, our own MP Scott Reid has not shown any leadership or accountability to his many concerned constituents who have
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leep went away. Then it came back a little. Then it went away again. What? Sorry...sleep-deprived columnist over here. I thought I’d try to assemble a reasonably cohesive column based on a few “things that went away.” You can judge my success – hopefully “readers” won’t be added to the list. Calls from a Utah fax machine rank first on the list of things I at least thought went away. Regular readers may remember we had trouble in September with an organization that insisted upon trying to send a fax to our home telephone in the middle of the night – usually twice a night. This is as awesome as it sounds. You know that heart-pounding telephone ring in the night? The one you assume will probably come with bad news? That’s what we dealt with a few times (only with a fax squeal instead of the Voice of Doom) before we turned off the ringer. The calls went on every night for many nights. We worked to block the numbers (it was an auto dialler, so many numbers) and we registered on the do-not-call list. It stopped. Until this weekend. On the same night my kids woke me up not once, not twice, but thrice, Utah decided to throw in a couple of fax attempts, too. (Insert many many bad words here.) Needless to say, I did not attempt to perform surgery or operate heavy equipment on the weekend. I’ll be busily following up on this little annoyance – again – because I have all the time in the world to be dealing with auto diallers in Utah. This is just the sort of distrac-
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GRAY Past Deadline tion that is, um, preventing me from running. Yes, that’s another thing that has gone away. Although running was darned good for clearing my head, certain parts of my body didn’t enjoy it as much. At first I felt guilty about this loss of momentum, but then something happened to change that. See, we’re making do with one car in our family, which means I spend a lot of time commuting around town on foot while Groomboy has the auto at work all day. Although the days when I have to plow through snowbanks and against nasty north winds are a bit, well, chilly, for the most part I am not minding the experience one bit. Fortunately, I have excellent support systems for when wheels are unavoidable (parents and in-laws). Anyway, with all this walking I managed to shed six pounds in the fall. I felt great! This was a good thing to have go away. Muscle tone going away? Not so good.
These days I rarely run (read: never), at least not in an organized, meaningful way that involves any sort of distance. Endurance? Something else that went away. In fact, if I want to keep any promises about “doing the Kilt Run next time,” then I’ll be starting pretty much from scratch. I’ll let you know how that all turns out. Not surprisingly, something else that went away is that weight-loss achievement. At first I blamed Christmas, but I extend that to a broader culprit. Yes, I blame another thing that went away: my willpower to stop snacking at night. Sigh. In the summer I wrote about a remarkable discovery. I realized that if I ate less, I wouldn’t starve to death. In fact, I went so far as to substantially reduce snacking in the evening and – get this – I was okay! I felt good! Oh – and by not eating until I was stuffed, I actually felt pleasantly satiated after a meal. Remarkable. Truly astonishing. (Duh.) Anyway, let’s just say there has been a bit of a blip since Christmas. In fact, the new room I discovered in my waistband? Well, that’s another thing that went away. Something that hasn’t gone away is the munchies. So. Yes. We have some work to do over here. We need to shut down Utah fax machines in order to get some sleep; we must either get back to running or leave town on the weekend of the Kilt Run; and we should rediscover comfortable waistbands by staying out of the kitchen cupboard. And once all that is achieved, world peace can’t be far behind.
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COMMUNITY
The day the trout dam washed out
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here was no great concern when the overflow pipe on our trout pond froze up one February. During the seven years since the pond was put in, this condition had become almost an annual spring event. With daily checks we would watch to see if the water rose to what we thought was becoming the critical stage, then, if necessary, take the steps to bring the pond down to a safe water level. While we had been forced in the past to employ a four-inch siphon for this purpose, it was much easier to park the van on the causeway and run a hose from the exhaust pipe into the frozen drain. Usually, in a few hours, the ice core would let go with the force of the water launching it like a silver torpedo into the shrubbery some 20 feet below the dam. The head of water would gradually return to normal and the overflow would run through the pipe until the dry days of summer curtailed the flow. This particular February, the weather dictated that it was time to open the drain. I parked the van in the centre of the dam
and made the necessary hose connections. While it took longer than normal, the ice finally melted and the water began to gush out of the six-inch diameter pipe. Breathing a sigh of relief, I shut off the truck motor and disconnected the hose from the exhaust line. About this time it seemed the extension on the overflow pipe was leaking badly, so I went down the backside of the dam to repair the joint. Actually this extension to the outlet was built in the manner of a miniature aqueduct. A heavy pipe tripod anchored deep in the ground supported a thick plank on which was fastened the connected pieces of the overflow pipe extension. This prevented any erosion by carrying the outflowing water away from the back of the dam itself. As I worked on the leaking joint, I was puzzled to see some water running from underneath the main pipe outlet. Knowing that this drain was a one-piece section of steel well casing, the horrible thought occurred to me that this surplus water must be running through the dam itself.
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BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors There was, however, no time for any deep meditation on the subject, for as I bent down to peer under the drain to investigate, there was a minor cave in. The chunk of earth that let go revealed a large hole that was rapidly expanding in size. As I quickly scrambled up the sloping causeway, a surface section half the size of a compact car slid down beside me. Jumping into the van, I roared away just
as another landslide took away the slope up which I had just come. Wheeling across the field I approached the lower causeway already flooded with a foot of swirling water. If that elevated road washed out, the van would be marooned on the opposite side for goodness knows how long. I pushed my foot on the gas pedal and surged forward. As the wheels hit the rushing water, I tried to gauge where the actual roadbed was. The margin of error was not in the ruts under my flooded wheels but in that volume of headwater suddenly being released 60 feet upstream from my vehicle. The sound of the truck engine muffled the roar of the dam’s collapse giving me little if any warning. Yet there was some change in background cadence, some slight intonation that caused me to glance towards the crumbling earthen structure. A wave of water half as high as the van was bearing down on me with all the speed of an oncoming train. I floored the pedal and reached the higher ground just as the flood crest swept behind the vehicle
LETTERS
Bill C-393 deserves to be passed at March 9 vote Dear Editor, In 2009, Lanark County Grannies (supporting the Stephen Lewis Foundation and African Grandmothers) collected signatures in the Perth area for a petition presented to the House of Commons. Across Canada over 34,000 signatures urging our government to support selling less expensive generic drugs to Africa were collected. Over 125 prominent Canadians, including Senator Romeo Delaire, author Margaret Atwood, ballerina Karen Kain, and former Lieutenant Governor of Ont. James Bartleman signed a letter to the prime minister requesting the changes. Bill C-393 passed second reading in the House in December, 2009. Members from all parties voted for the bill. Our MP, Scott Reid, voted against it. Fortunately for the victims of AIDS in Africa, the majority of Canadian MPs felt differently.
Bill C-393 would not cost the taxpayer one cent; would create jobs in the generic drug industry; would meet all Canadian trade agreement commitments; would save the lives of those desperately in need and reflect that Canadians put people over profits. Marc Garneau, the Liberal MP from Montreal (where the big pharmaceutical companies are located) also voted against the bill. Bill C-393 comes up for final debate on March 3 before a final vote on March 9. I hope your paper will publish the results of the vote for this bill and the results of future bills so that residents can be informed. I would find this helpful when I decide where to place my vote in future elections. I believe others would also. Sharon Swanson Perth
and over the causeway. With my hands glued to the wheel and my foot heavy on the gas pedal, I bounced off a few boulders and carried on to the barnyard without ever slackening my speed. Later Wendy and I walked down to view the disaster. For over seven years, this sturdy embankment had held back the water of our spring-fed pond, providing us with trout for the table. During the hot weather, the cool waters made for a refreshing place to swim. And while the swallows skimmed the surface to drink and the ospreys quite often plunged into its depths trying to capture a trout, there were other forms of wildlife that were attracted to this clean waterway such as deer and ducks, sandpipers and herons. Some like the raccoon only left their tracks, but others like the muskrat left holes in the bank. Ironically it may have been this burrowing form of wildlife that contributed to the dam’s collapse. And with it the loss of a pond some 300-feet long, 60-feet wide and with a depth of 10 feet, all in the span of about 10 minutes.
Superb performance of The Full Monty Dear Editor, On Sunday I attended the matinee performance of the Orion Theatre Company’s production of The Full Monty. Wow! What a great performance, done with humour and taste. The casting was bang on with Jerry Lukowski played by Jeff Kohl being, for me, the highlight, though the whole cast were stars. The movie was good, but Peter Dixon and Heidi Stephanek’s play was great – and as for Robert Carlyle, eat your heart out. Many thanks OTC. Sincerely, Mary Bowrin
Municipal Connection www.perth.ca Getting to know your Municipal Staff Over the next several months, the Town of Perth will use this space to profile its full-time staff members, as well as volunteers of the Perth Firefighters’ Association, giving readers a glimpse of who provides your municipal services and how. We hope you find it informative and enjoyable.
Federation of University Women, on a promotion and education campaign to ensure that Perth and area residents are aware of the by-law and the benefits of eliminating unnecessary idling. Watch and listen for bookmarks/flyers and radio spots over the coming months.
Council Minutes and Reports The agendas, minutes and reports associated with all meetings of Council and Committees/Advisory Panels of Council, are posted to the Town’s website in advance of the meeting. Please visit our website at www.perth.ca and look under “Council/ Administrative Services.”
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Aquatics Manager – Perth and District Pool (3-Year Contract Position)
Name: Mary Giebner Department: Community Services Title: Aquatics Instructor, Perth & District Indoor Pool Years Worked for the Town: 10 years in June 2011 Hometown: Toronto; has lived in the Perth area since 1985 Job Description: As a Qualified NLS Lifeguard and Red Cross Swimming Instructor, Mary fills her day teaching school aged children to swim, guarding daytime programs and instructing water fitness classes. Personal Information: Mary has many hobbies and enjoys life in the Highlands with her husband. On Working for the Town of Perth: Mary feels she is very lucky to have the opportunity to share her love of swimming with everyone who comes to the Perth Pool. It’s really a great place to be!
Anti-Idling By-law #4091 On June 30th of this year, the Town of Perth’s AntiIdling By-law #4091 will come into effect. Idling is a wasteful and unnecessary practice that harms the environment and human health. The By-law prohibits idling when vehicles are parked in any non-travelled roadway. Non-travelled roadway means any portion of public or private land accessed by vehicles which is not part of an actively travelled pathway, and includes parking lots and stalls, driveways and loading bays. Exceptions to the by-law include emergency vehicles, armoured vehicles, mobile workshops or clinics, hybrid or electric vehicles, vehicles engaged in a parade, vehicles required to remain motionless due to an emergency, traffic, weather conditions or mechanical difficulties, or vehicles where inside temperatures must be maintained for medical purposes. By-law #4091 can be accessed on the Town’s website at www.perth.ca. Many municipalities in Canada have taken action to improve their air quality through the passage of similar by-laws. We look forward to working with our residents to demonstrate continued leadership on environmental initiatives and keep Perth a healthy place to live or visit. The Town is working with several partners, including ecoPerth and the Canadian
Bring your demonstrated management skills and experience to the Town of Perth, a community of approximately 6,000 in Lanark County renowned for its heritage architecture and quality of life. Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Aquatics Manager will be responsible for the dayto-day management and operation of the Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool. Key responsibilities include: • Acts as the designated “Operator” in accordance with O. Reg. 565 made to the Health Promotion and Protection Act, as amended from time to time. • Coordinates and implements aquatic programming in accordance with the approved policies of the Town. • Develops new programs to meet the needs of the community, including developing specialized therapeutic programming for persons with disabilities. • Prepares, monitors, and ensures compliance with the approved annual operating budget. Controls and supervises all expenditures and revenues. • Initiates appropriate fundraising programs. • Develops short, medium, and long-term capital plans for the facility in concert with the Sr. Superintendent of Parks and Facilities. • Provides on-going guidance and support to pool staff regarding all aspects of program delivery and customer service. • Ensures that all aquatics staff maintain appropriate qualifications. Acts as a technical resource person. • Plans, coordinates, oversees and ensures that proper equipment and safety protocols are adhered to by all staff and pool users. • Oversees and coordinates the recruitment, training, scheduling, certification, re-certification and performance of employees of the facility. • Oversees and coordinates the administration of the facility, including, but not limited to, scheduling facility operations, contract management, etc. • Responsible for the maintenance of the pool, including chemistry, climate control, cleanliness, and related maintenance, in compliance with all federal, provincial, and local regulations, policies, and guidelines for the operation of a public swimming pool. • Develops and maintains records of operational facility usage; monitors and maintains inventories of pool equipment and supplies. • Prepares statistical reports on a quarterly basis or as otherwise directed.
• Represents the Perth and District Indoor Swimming Pool at various community and/or business meetings; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies. Preference will be given to those candidates with a Degree/Diploma in Recreology, Marketing, Business Administration or related field who possess at least 3 years management experience, preferably in a municipal setting or equivalent. The ideal candidate will also have advanced knowledge of First Aid and CPR. Having an Aquatics background is not a requirement of the position. This is a 3-year contract position offering a competitive salary (2011 rates $25.13 to $29.53 per hour) and benefits. At the end of the term, there is a possibility that the position will be made permanent. A full description of this position is available on the Town’s website at www.perth.ca. Individuals interested in this position should submit their resume and covering letter, no later than 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 22nd, outlining how their skills and experience match the position requirements, to: Jan McFadden Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON K7H 1H9 Phone: 613-267-3311 x 2242 jmcfadden@perth.ca • www.perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purpose of candidate selection.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Superintendent of Utilities The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking the services of a Superintendent of Utilities to be responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and records management for the water treatment plant, water distribution system, and wastewater collection/ treatment operations. The successful applicant will supervise a dedicated staff of operators and perform the statutory duties associated with the provision of safe drinking water and wastewater treatment to ratepayers. The successful candidate will be a strong advocate for the community and key member of the management team of the municipality. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: • A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience, with at least a minimum of 3 years recent supervisory experience, including responsibility for quality assurance, testing, recording keeping, liaison with suppliers, budget responsibility and supervision. • Graduation from a 3 or 4 year post secondary program of study in a related field. • Considerable computer experience is required for this position, including MS Word and Excel. • Provincial certification to the level of the Water Treatment Plant (Level III) and/or Wastewater System (Level II) is preferred. • Valid Ontario Driver’s License is required. The Corporation of the Town of Perth offers a competitive salary and a benefits package. The position is placed on the “G-1” Panel (2011 hourly rate $31.37 to $38.51). This is a forty (40) hour per week position, requiring flexibility for some evening and weekend work as well as participating in the “on-call’ rotation. Applicants are invited to submit clearly marked covering letters and resumes by Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 1 p.m. to the attention of: Janice McFadden Payroll Clerk Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON K7H 1H9
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Phone: 267-3311 Fax: 267-5635 jmcfadden@perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipals Act 2001 and will be used only for the purposes of candidate selection.
Semi-Annual Call for Applications for Seasonal/Part-time Employment Opportunities The Town of Perth is currently accepting applications from students and responsible adults for seasonal and/or part-time positions that may arise within the Corporation from time to time. Applicants with civic pride, a positive attitude and an appreciation of customer service are invited to forward their resume to the undersigned no later than February 25 at 4:00 p.m. Potential areas of employment include: • Community Services Department o Stewart Park/BIA Attendant(s) – To assist with daily flower watering, weeding, litter control, and other ongoing maintenance initiatives required in Stewart Park and the downtown core. o Conlon Farm Attendant(s) – To assist with the grounds maintenance and operation of Conlon Farm Recreation Complex. o Last Duel Park Attendant(s) – To provide on site administrative support of the campground and its facilities. Duties include taking telephone and in-person reservations, invoicing, mapping and collections, placing campers and boaters on their sites, grounds keeping and maintenance support. o Mowing Crew Operator(s) – To operate grass mowing/trimming equipment at the Town’s many parks, boulevards and easements. o Museum Special Events Coordinator (May to August 2011) – To assist with the coordination of special events and celebrations. o Museum Archival Assistant (July to August 2011) Collections management – documenting archival materials for historic research. o Perth Pool Staff – Qualified Lifeguards, Instructors (Aquafit, Life Saving/Red Cross) and Locker Room Attendants. • Environmental Services Department o Seasonal Fleet Support - To assist Fleet Mechanic Experience is an asset however training will be provided. Interested applicants are invited to submit a confidential resume outlining their experience and qualifications to the undersigned. Please indicate in a covering letter which areas you may be interested in working. Applicants must have the ability to work a variety of shifts. Some positions will require the applicant to submit to a background check. Applications received as a result of this advertisement will be kept on file for a period of twelve months. Janice McFadden, Human Resources Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON Phone: 613-267-3311 • Fax: 613-267-5635 The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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ENTERTAINMENT
Catch a glimpse of the paranormal on March 5 BY IAN DOIG Who among us hasn’t felt the urge to lift the edge of the curtain separating the normal from the paranormal? Perhaps to attend a séance or revisit the days of Harry Houdini? Take a trip into the past, when the supernatural was commonplace, and all was not as it seemed. As Monty Python once put it, “and now for something completely different”! Recent immigrant (from Toronto) to our area, Carleton Place resident Scott McClelland brought his one-man show, The Paranormal Show, to the stage of the Poor Alex in Toronto where it played for two years. He then took it across Canada on tour, and then, in 2008, brought it back to Toronto where it played to full houses six days a week for eight weeks. It has been featured on The Discovery Channel, A&E, the CBC and The Learning Channel, among others, and even received public congratulations from Reveen The Impossibilist. McClelland takes us back to the late Victorian Age, when the spiritualist movement thrived, séances were a fashionable evening entertainment and the paranormal was something of great interest to a significant part of the educated and socially prominent section of the population. His show combines paranormal phenomena – clairvoyance, magic, psychokenesis and retrocognition, to name a few – with various sideshow feats that,
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Joplinesque to appear at LGBT Lanark event BY LGBT LANARK Following a successful and very exciting dance in November, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered) Lanark is happy and proud to present our second dance event. “Come Out and Dance – It’s All About Love,” in keeping with the Valentine’s Day theme – a spring event that is not to be missed. The dance floor will be rocking with not one, but two bands. Don’t miss this spectacular event because Tell Mama’s Shelley Montreuil has been working hard grooming her new band Joplinesque – a Janis Joplin tribute band. LGBT Lanark is happy to announce we will be hosting their premiere performance. Along with Janis, Shelley will be playing a full set with Come Out and Dance’s house band, Menagerie. As
well, DJ Penny will be spinning the tunes, keeping the dance floor hopping between sets. LGBT Lanark is dedicated to building a visible and supportive community for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered citizens of Lanark County. Proceeds from this and future LGBT events will be used to fund community educational initiatives. All LGBT events are open to everyone who support diversity and inclusion – so come on out and dance! Have a wonderful time on Feb. 19 at 8 p.m. at the Perth Civitan Hall and dance the night away. For more group/event information contact Elizabeth or Maureen at 613259-5757 or visit www.lgbtlanark.com. For more band/music information, call Shelley Montreuil at 613-812-3187 or visit www.joplinesque.com
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Global forests and medicines of the world coming to Lanark Diana Beresford-Kroeger is an internationally renowned botanist, medical and agricultural researcher, self-defined ‘renegade scientist’ and author of various thought-provoking books on forest values. She has been a guest of Nature Lover’s Bookshop before and has been invited again to Lanark on Sunday, Feb. 20 to talk about her favourite topic: trees, their medicinal, ecological and spiritual values. The year 2011 is International Year of Forests and who better than BeresfordKroeger to provide new insights drawn from both aboriginal traditional knowledge and modern science? Beresford-Kroeger lives in Merrickville, amid sprawling gardens and hundreds of native and rare trees which serve as one of her research bases. She will speak about her ideas, some considered radical, on how trees not only affect climate change, but also improve human health. She weaves together ecology, ethnobotany, horticulture, spirituality, science, and alternative medicine to capture the magic spell that trees cast over us, from their untapped ecological and pharmaceutical potential to the roles they have played in our cultural heritage. Most of us are aware of the economic and natural uses of
trees, but have less understanding of their often over-looked medicinal qualities. Her presentation will connect disparate elements of the natural world of trees, but with a focus on the medicinal qualities often overlooked. Diana has written numerous books on the subject: Garden for Life, Arboreteum America, and last year’s Global Forests and Arboreteum Borealis – all encouraging us to see how trees serve us in so many ways. Come to Lanark Village on Sunday, Feb. 20 to meet this special, often controversial, author. Her lecture will take place at the Lanark Legion starting at 2 p.m. Discussion and book signing over coffee and cake will take place across the street at the Nature Lover’s Bookshop, 62 George St. Nature Lover’s Bookshop has invited other interesting speakers and local authors to Lanark in the coming weeks. Details can be found at www.natureloversbookshop. ca or by calling 613-259-5654.
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HOT SPOT Perth Mayor John Fenik passes a cheque to Sarah Bridson (middle), the executive director of the United Way of Lanark County. Town employees raised almost $300 in an auction of donated prizes, including rights to the mayor’s parking spot for a month, which was won by John Coupland (right), who works in parking enforcement. Geoff Davies photo
Hospital launches new-look website The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redeveloped website. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to launch a new and dynamic hospital website, which will greatly benefit our patients, families and staff,” said hospital president and CEO, Todd Stepanuik. Visitors to the hospital’s website can expect a new look, along with increased functionality and utility. Visually, the site has a more modern look with better navigation that concentrates on the user’s experience. “The goal of this site is to provide better access to information for patients and the community, and give them better awareness of our services,” Stepanuik said. “We believe that an informed community is a healthy community, and this new site is consistent with our or-
ganization’s mission, vision and values.” The PSFDH would like to acknowledge Bryan Cronk of 911 Solutions for the development and technical support of the former website. The new-look website can be found at www.psfdh.on.ca Submitted by the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital.
Draw winners Perth Lions “300 Club” draw Winners in the Perth Lions “300 Club” draw for the week of Feb. 12, 2011, were: Florence Bell, Monique Warner, Bob Drysdale, John Hoffman and Lorraine Fournier.
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Regional Access Support Mechanism South East Region Regional Access Support Mechanism, a service of Extend-A-Family Kingston, is the single point of access to developmental services in the South East Region. In July 2011, the agency will become the Application/ Contact Point for all adults seeking developmental services and supports in Lanark, Leeds & Grenville, Frontenac/Lennox & Addington, and Hastings & Prince Edward Counties. We are presently inviting applications for the position of:
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It is with great joy that Ryan & Nicole Hughes of Vancouver, B.C., announce the birth of their son, Logan James, on February 7, 2011. Welcoming this 7 lb., 1 oz. gift into the family are first-time grandparents Alan and Heather Hughes of Perth and Gerry and Lesley Barré of Vancouver, B.C. Amy Hughes and Gertrude (Gertie) Howard of Perth share in the happiness of their great-grandchild‛s arrival as does Adelene Evans of Vancouver. Logan is the first great-grandchild of Amy and Adelene – the fifth greatgrandchild of Gertrude.
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ABERCROMBIE: In loving memory of our parents, Ada, who passed away Feb. 20, 1992, and George, May 30, 1969. As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near Silent thoughts of times together Hold memories that will last forever. Always remembered, Barb and Elmer Abercrombie and family Ona and Eddie Closs and family
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GEMMILL: In loving memory of our father, Andrew, who passed away Feb. 17, 2010. The golden gate stood open One year ago today With farewells left unspoken Our dear one slipped away He suffered much in silence His spirit did not bend He faced the pain with courage Until the very end. Always remembered, Your family
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Donald W. Kirk Peacefully, after a short illness, on Monday, Feb. 7 2011 at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth site, Donald Kirk passed away at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Marcia J. (Powers) Kirk; loved father of Anne (Gary Lake) of Stoughton, Sask. Predeceased by his brother David Kirk. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County or Dignity House Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth 613-267-3765.
In hospital in Perth on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011. Beloved wife for 57 years of Jack Andison of Otty Lake. Predeceased by her parents Garnet and Ethel King, and her brothers George, Earle, Ronnie and Harry King. Dear sister-in-law of Jean King, Jean (Bud) Shore and Marion (Stan) Baird. Betty will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Betty was a sales associate with Caver’s Jewelers for 35 years. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Special thanks to Harold and Emma Jordan, Dr. R. McLean and all the nurses of the 3rd floor of the Perth Hospital for the care and compassion shown to Betty.
Margaret Marie DiCola In hospital, in Perth, on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011 Margaret M. (Martell) DiCola at the 80. Beloved wife of Arnold J. DiCola. Dearly loved mother of Michael (Leslie) of Ottawa and Stephen (Denise) DiCola or Perth; cherished grandmother of Katie, Jonathan, Mandy, Joshua and Jamie. Dear sister of Barbara Porter and Lillian (Vernon) Christy. She will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral prayer service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, St. John’s Parish Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army, Perth would be appreciated. CL23521
Joe Molloy died peacefully in his sleep, on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2011 at the age of 68. Beloved husband of Inez Molloy. Father of Michael (Sandra), Joey (Sheryl), and Kelly-Anne (James Laniyan), Jennifer (Donald Dobrenski), and Peter (Ann).Grandfather to Sean, Emma, Sammy, Liam, Dele, Ethan and Leah. Brother of Ellin (Garry O’Connell), Fiona (Anthony Sturrock),Timothy (Shirley), Kevin and Mary Ann, and Pippa (Brad Wheller).Brother-in-Law of Joyce Hudson. Mr Molloy was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Evelyn Humphries and his infant grandson Brendan.Joe was born in Victoria B.C. in 1942, and moved to Ottawa as a child where he met his future wife Inez. Trained at the Ottawa Teacher’s College and later earned his degree from Carleton University. He was a teacher and vice-principal in the Carleton Board of Education where he spent most of his career except for two years which he spent teaching in Northern Canada. He was always active in his church and community life. He dedicated his retirement years to Christian ministry, first in developing River Farm Christian Campground and also as a frequent guest preacher in numerous churches. He is missed by his family and friends, but we are confident that he is at rest with our Heavenly Father. Visitation was held at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m, on Monday, Feb. 14 at the Metropolitan Bible Church, 2176 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa. For those wishing, donations to Laurentian Camp Cherith (formerly Riverfarm Christian Campground) would be appreciated. Mr. Molloy’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082.
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MICHAEL BYRNE HALAREN Mr. Halaren was born in Perth, summered at Christie Lake, passed away September 15, 2010 in Ottawa after a bravely fought battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Tina Byrne Halaren and Earl Halaren of Peter Street. He is survived by sister Anne. Michael was truly a universal man, possessing a great knowledge of math, science, engineering, music and the arts. He was a brilliant and creative craftsman, as in days gone by. He loved his gadgets, his jokes, his energetic and soulful piano playing, his daring sporting adventures, delighting in the enjoyment and surprise these pursuits brought to his friends. Michael will be missed by his many friends, including Susan Dixon, Elmer Dodds of Perth; Goody of Vancouver; Jeanette Mather and family Tony, Tara and David; Rose Clarke and son Bernie; John McCool; Tim, Shirley Gilchrist and son Daniel of Ottawa. A get-together to honour Michael will be held at the Gilchrist home in Ottawa. God bless you, Michael. Special thanks to Tania Dorley of the Somerset West Community Health Centre.
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Passed away in Peterborough, on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2011 at the age of 64. He was predeceased by his parents Clifford and Edith (Green) Kilfoyle and his sister Glenola Sample. Loved father and grandfather of Jason (Tracy) and their children Miranda and Rachael and Cliff (Jenny) and their children Tyler and Lisa. Dear brother of Donna (Ronald) New and Sharon (Allan) Bennett both of Smiths Falls. Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, all his family and friends. A service of remembrance was held for family and friends in the Salvation Army Family Centre, Perth on Saturday, Feb. 12 at 1 p.m. immediately followed by a reception. In remembrance, contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth. CL23482
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lucky to find familiarity amongst the actors he is working with. “I got to work with four veterans that I’ve worked with for a long time,” said McManus. He said that working with veterans is very different from working with excited but green newbies. “We’ve had a great time rehearsing,” he said. “(With veterans) you get to work on the finer points that you don’t get to with newer actors.” Looking follows in a fine tradition of other plays, like Neil Simon’s Last of the Red Hot Lovers, and even movies like Terms of Endearment, about older people looking for love. “That was a big appeal,” said McManus. “This is people in their late 40s who are alone and looking for love and it is a more mature look at relationships. There are a lot of people who are in that position, looking.” Even though the play is a comedy, it is
not without its more tender moments. “There’s a number of poignant, heartfelt scenes where people are exposed,” said McManus. “It’s a bit more substantial than the more fluffy stuff we’ve done.” The Valley Players production of Looking, a comedy by Norm Foster, takes place at the Studio Theatre in Perth, 63 Gore St. E. on Feb. 26, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $18 in advance and are available at The Bookworm and The Book Nook in Perth. Credit card purchases are also available on line (www.ticketsplease.ca) or over the phone at 613 485 6434, as well as in person from Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. in Jo’s Clothes. A convenience fee applies. For further information, call the Studio Theatre box office at 613-2677469 and leave a message, or visit www. studiotheatreperth.com.
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Love isn’t just for the young. And the Valley Players’ production of the Norm Foster comedy Looking hopes to set the record straight that people are always looking for love, no matter how old they are. “It’s a romantic comedy for older people,” said director Brian McManus, of the comedy which takes to the stage at the Studio Theatre in Perth on Feb. 26. This is not the first time that the Valley Players have chosen a Foster play. This will be their fourth Foster production. “He is fantastically popular,” said McManus, who recently enjoyed viewing another Foster play at a Kanata theatre. Part of what attracts community theatre directors to works by Foster is the familiarity that audiences are likely to have with the characters. “These are characters you know,” he said. “People will recognize their inlaws and siblings in this show.” The play has a minimalist set, which is sometimes intentional for community theatre. McManus acted in the recent Mississippi Mudds production of Nunsense, which went all-out on sets, costumes and props. “It’s much more expensive, and a lot more effort. But it was fun,” he said. In fact, because of the play’s emotional content, and its dependence on character, having a minimalist set actually works better for this production. Having four actors on a black stage lets the audience, “focus on their characters.” Because of the show’s minimalism, it is able to travel well – all the way from Almonte to Perth, in fact, for a oneoff show at the Studio Theatre on Feb. 26. “Because it is a portable set, we figured it was something we could do,” said McManus. Actors rehearse for the Valley Players’ production of Looking, a comedy by Norm While the characters are looking for Foster that comes to the Studio Theatre in Perth on Feb. 26. From left, Gord Risch, love later in life, McManus said he was Colleen Taylor, Jennifer Pfitzer and Robert Horne.
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Yesterday at the Travelodge West, hundreds lined up to cash in antiques, collectibles, gold and jewejry at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow. The free event is in Ottawa all week, buying gold, silver, antiques and collectibles. One visitor I spoke with yesterday said, “It’s unbelievable, I brought in some old coins that had been in a little cigar box for years and some old herringbone necklaces—in less than fifteen minutes I left with a check for $700. That stuff has been in my jewelry box and dresser for at least 20 years.” Another gentleman brought in an old Fender guitar his fathar had bought years ago. The man said, “Dad had less than fifty bucks in that guitar.” The Roadshow expert that assisted him made a few phone calls and a veterinarian in Seattle, Washington bought the guitar for
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Gold and silver pour into yesterday’s Roadshow due to highest prices in 40 years. markets are soaring,” says Archie Davis, a Roadshow representative. “Broken jewelry and gold and silver coins add up very quickly. I just finished working with a gentleman that had an old class ring, two bracelets and a handful of silver dollars. His check was for over $650.00. I would say that there were well over 100 people in here yesterday that sold their scrap gold.” The Roadshow continues today starting at 9am. The event is free and no appointment is needed. If you go to the Roadshow, you can cash-in your items for competitive prices. Roadshow representatives will be available to assess and purchase your items at the Travelodge West, this week through Saturday, in Ottawa.
Jeff Parsons, President of the Treasure Hunters Roadshow commented, “Lots of people have items that they know are valuable but just don’t know where to sell them. Old toys, trains, swords,guitars, pocket watches or just about anything old is valuable to collectors. These collectors are willing to pay big money for those items that they are looking for.” This week’s Roadshow is the best place to get connected with those collectors. The process is free and anyone can bring items down to the event. If the Roadshow experts find items that their collectors are interested in, offers will be made to purchase them. About 80% of the guests that attend the show end up selling one or more items at the event. Antiques and collectibles are not the only items the Roadshow is buying. “Gold and silver
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Students at Perth and District Collegiate Institute have had a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day this past week. F ro m T u e s d ay through Thursday last week, flowers were on sale in the cafeteria at lunch. Students could purchase a flower for $2 and have them delivered to that special someone on Valentine’s Day. Students also completed Matchmaker forms, as they do at this time every year. Big Blue These are just short questionnaires, which are sent away to be scored. They are then returned to the school for each student with his or her best matches in the school. Each student’s results are available this week in the cafeteria, and it costs $2 to receive them. This week, students are voting for the annual Mr. Legs and Miss Lips competitions. For both categories, there are several photos of anonymous guys’ legs and girls’ lips, and students vote for who they like best. Each photo’s subject is revealed at the end of the voting, and those who receive the most votes win the competition. Last Friday, PDCI held its first ever Dating Game. This was a half-period game show in the auditorium, similar to The Love Connection held last year around Valentine’s Day. This show was based on the original television game show that originated in the 1960s. Here’s how it works: a bachelorette asks a number of questions to three bachelors, who are hidden from her view. Based solely on their answers, she then chooses one to go on a date with her. PDCI’s version was slightly different. Hosted by Dr. Love, we held four separate rounds, two of a bachelorette questioning four bachelors, and two of a bachelor questioning four bachelorettes. After some quite interesting questions and answers, the contestants chose their dates and they had lunch together in the cafeteria. The game was greatly enjoyed by all contestants and audience members. Have a great week, Blue Devils!
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Health Unit asks for parents’ help to update immunization records The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit is undertaking a two-year project to update all immunization records of children and youth in schools within the tri-county area. Parents are required to submit proof of their child’s immunization, or medical exemption, to the Health Unit under the Immunization of School Pupils Act, 1990. This information helps the Health Unit to identify atrisk children in situations where an outbreak caused by a communicable disease has been declared. The Health Unit is asking parents to please check their child’s yellow immunization card, to see if the child’s immunization is up-to-date, or contact their health care provider if they
have concerns about missing information. If a child’s record is not upto-date with the Health Unit, an immunization program questionnaire letter will be mailed to the parents. This does not mean that the child has not been immunized, but rather, that the Health Unit has no record of the immunization. If parents do not respond to the immunization program questionnaire by the deadline specified on the letter, their child may be suspended from school until the necessary information is provided. The Health
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The Health Unit will be focusing on high school-aged children this spring, as it is important for these students to have up-to-date immunization information for their college and university admission requirements. For more information, contact the Health Unit at 613-345-5685, 1-800-660-5853 or visit www. healthunit.org/immunization.
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Blue Wings fly high at EOJHL awards
Blue Wings forward Dan Weir keeps his eye on the puck during Satuday’s EOJHL All-Star Game in Arnprior. Weir was one of five Perth players to suit up for the Valley Division. The Metro Division won the game 17-9. Nevil Hunt photo
The Perth Jr B Blue Wings cleaned up at the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s MetroValley Conerefence award ceremony, following the EOJHL All-Star Game on Feb. 12 in Arnprior. Perth picked up five awards in total, including best defenceman (Adam Emmerton), most gentlemanly player (Dan Weir), top goaltender (Jeremy Wright), top goaltenders (Wright and Troy Anderson) and manager of the year (Steve Sundin). (Above) Blue Wings general manager and coach Sundin receives the EOJHL Valley Division’s manager of the year trophy from Metro-Valley Conference president Ron McRostie. John Carter photo
Perth goaltender Jeremy Wright stares down a Metro Division shooter during Satuday’s EOJHL All-Star Game in Arnprior. Wright got little defensive help from his teammates during his appearance in the second period, and six Metro shooters beat him in the 20 minutes. Nevil Hunt photo
Rideau Lakes Cup dogsled races this weekend On the weekend of Feb. 19 and 20, the picturesque village of Newboro on the Rideau Canal will host the annual Rideau Lakes Cup Dog Sled Races. There will be lots of winter fun, and exciting prizes, at the annual sled races, with a winning purse of more than $6,000. Since 2008, a team of dedicated volunteers have realized their dream of bringing the exciting sport of dog sledding to the Township of Rideau Lakes. Weather permitting, dog sled teams from all over Ontario, Quebec and northern United States will mush their way along 80 kilometres of the region’s scenic wooded trails and beautiful waterways.
Participants race a distance of 40 kilometres each day, and hundreds of spectators turn out to experience the winter fun and excitement. This year’s Rideau Cup is scheduled for the first time in conjunction with the Newboro Winter Carnival. “We’re looking forward to hosting the races during the winter carnival,” says Brian Patterson, chair of the Rideau Cup organizing committee. “The variety of events going on while the dogs are racing around on the trails will add to the great community spirit of the day. Volunteers have been working hard to prepare the trails with renewed energy,
By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com It is a tricky but perpetual balancing act for any American Hockey League team. Keep the pipeline of talent flowing steadily to the parent club while satisfying the home folks with a run to the playoffs. The Binghamton Senators think they can take care of both this season.
as we had to cancel last year’s event due to lack of snow. Following the main event, we’ll be holding skijoring races (two dogs pulling a racer on crosscountry skis), for novice and experienced participants, and on Sunday after noon, a kid and mutt competition, so once again it will be a great family weekend with something for everyone.” Since the first event three years ago, the Rideau Cup has steadily gained a reputation in dog sledding circles for having a substantial winning purse and an excellent trail. Race marshal and course designer Martyn Rennick has been visiting other races this
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says. “This year, we’re holding the Rideau Cup in memory of Lois Jones, a dedicated volunteer who passed away in 2009. It is incredible what she did for the event and we miss her a lot.” For more information, and scheduled times of the races and carnival events, or to volunteer, visit www.twprideaulakes. on.ca/dogsledraces or contact Brian Patterson at 613-272-3059 or Lori.Patterson@live.ca The Rideau Lakes Cup Sled Dog Races and the Skijoring Races are accredited through the Federation of Sled Dog Sports Submitted by portlandout doors.com
Playoffs now in sight for surging B-Sens With the AHL season just past its all-star break, the B-Sens are right in the thick of the playoff picture in the Eastern Conference. While Binghamton sits in fifth spot in the rugged East Division, there is a crossover playoff spot also available if it finishes with more points than the fourth-place team in the Atlantic Division. Heading into last week, the B-Sens held a one-point edge over the Connecticut Whale in that area. “I think we’re playing great,” forward Kaspars Daugavins told the Binghamton Press-Bulletin. “The team knows what’s on the line here. We’re one point in a playoff spot right now, but it’s big to take every point we can. “It’s February and there are two months left until the regular season is done. We need to win a lot of games to make sure we’re in the playoffs.” Given the relative youth of the current roster, B-Sens head coach Kurt Kleinendorst believes a playoff berth can play an important role in terms of overall player development. “We’re on track and we want to make the playoffs,” Kleinendorst told ottawasenators.com in a recent interview. “We’re right there and I think, for young players or even veteran players in all organizations, you want to be there at the end. You
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year to promote the Rideau Cup. Leaving the start line from the Newboro lockstation, teams will set out at top speed on a trail over frozen lakes and parts of the Cataraqui Trail. An alternative course, over land only, is mapped out and available, depending on ice conditions. Many of the teams competing over the weekend are racing to collect points at a number of sanctioned races over the season in a dog sled circuit. “With the growing interest in our event, we’re hoping to see some of the top teams from around Ontario, Quebec and beyond to come out and compete this weekend,” Patterson
The Panthers remain in contention to end a lengthy playoff drought, despite an offence that ranks among the least productive in the Eastern Conference. Stephen Weiss, David Booth and newcomer Mike Santorelli are the leaders of a Florida attack that also gets production from veterans Cory Stillman and Marty Reasoner. The defence corps took a major hit in mid-January with the loss of captain Bryan McCabe to injury, but former Boston Bruins blueliner Dennis Wideman has stepped up to chip in offensively and 2009 first-round pick Dmitry Kulikov is a rising talent. Veteran Tomas Vokoun remains a major key to the Panthers’ success.
want to be in the playoffs. “That’s a whole different experience in and of itself and we want to give our players exposure to that. But we’re still looking at 29 games (to go). We’ve got a lot of hockey left.” However, Kleinendorst also has to be mindful of having talent ready to roll if the Ottawa Senators come calling like they did last week, when forwards Bobby Butler and Jim O’Brien were summoned to the National Hockey League club to fill some injury holes. “The American league is always first about development, but winning takes a real close second,” said Kleinendorst. “So it’s kind of finding a way to accomplish both. There will always be nights where sometimes development gets in the way of winning and every once in a while, depending on the moment, winning can get in the way of development. “There’s a fine line there and knowing how Bryan (Murray, the Senators general manager) feels and Tim (Murray, the assistant GM), this is first about development and then winning.” Ask Kleinendorst about “pleasant surprises” in that area and he quickly points to O’Brien, a firstround pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft (29th overall) whose growth has accelerated in a major way this
Senators on TV Feb. 18: vs. Boston, 7:30 p.m. (TSN) Feb. 19: at Toronto, 7 p.m. (CBC) Feb. 23: vs. Florida, 7 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Feb. 25: at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m. (Sportsnet East) Feb. 26: vs. Philadelphia, 7 p.m. (CBC)
season. “Jim O’Brien has been somebody that I think everybody (in the organization) has been excited about because last year, he was a fourth-line player with high expectations as a first round pick and everything,” he said. “And this year, he’s really started to progress and make strides. Roman Wick is a guy they brought in from (Switzerland) who hadn’t been here and he’s making progress. Bobby Butler got a feel for what it’s like to be a pro here and he’s done well for himself.” Kleinendorst also had plenty of praise for big winger Colin Greening, a former Cornell University captain who made his NHL debut
on Feb. 1 in New Jersey and ranks among the AHL’s rookie scoring leaders. “Personally, I just feel like (Greening) is one of those guys who’s accepted the challenge to get better every day and he’s kind of done that,” said Kleinendorst. “He’s really made a case for himself and this is a guy that, down the road, I believe is going to play at the next level. He’s a rookie that really is every bit a pro as any of the guys.” The B-Sens continue their playoff quest on home ice this weekend, facing the Charlotte Checkers on Friday and the Albany Devils on Saturday at Broome County Veterans’ Memorial Arena.
February 17, 2011 - THE PERTH COURIER - PAGE 19
BY JANICE LEPAGE
BRONZE FOR THE BLUE DEVILS Perth and District Collegiate Institute hosted its Blue Devils Invitational volleyball tournament on Feb. 5. Perth lost in the semifinals to Sharbot Lake High School, but rebounded and took home third place by defeating Carleton Place High School. (Above) Ashley Bell prepares to bounce a serve back to her opponents end. (Below) Emily Gray blocks an opposing team’s spike during playoff action. Andrew Snook photos
On Jan. 16, the Perth Lanark Minor Midget Rep Wings hosted the South Stormont Stars in Lanark and the local squad skated away with the victory. The first period yielded a couple of penalties for each team and a goal by South Stormont. The boys kept pace with this strong, fastskating team and had some good scoring chances, but the Stars’ goalie was a wall. The second period was filled with penalties and it looked like the men were losing ground, but with a goal at the top of the third period, their focus was revived. Cody King tied the g ame with help from linemates, Evan Noonan and Colin Leeflang. A few minutes later, Mat Cordick p a s s e d t h e p u ck t o Brock Liko, who found t h e s t a lw a r t S o u t h Stormont goalie’s fivehole. Goaltender Nickolas LePage was somewhat of a wall himself. The final score remained 21 for the Wings. The next evening, Perth Lanark travelled to Brockville to play the Braves. Brockville was in command of the game for the better part of the first two periods, but were kept off the
scoreboard thanks to the Wings’ defensive squad. The Wings came alive at the top of the third. Travis Henderson and Noonan assisted Jakob Erwin and Leeflang respectively, putting the boys up by two. Brockville scored on a power play at 10:11. Intense play ensued and the Braves pulled their goalie, but to no avail. The boys put the icing on the cake with a goal with 15 seconds left in the game. Erwin and Aaron Moore nicely set up King bringing the score to 3-1. On Jan. 23, the Wings suffered their first loss of the season in a hardfought game in Smiths Falls. The boys struck early in the first period with Noonan receiving assistance from Leeflang. The second period was scoreless and was the “calm before the stor m” of the third period. The Bears tied the game mid-period and were up by two within two minutes. The boys struggled against their opponents’ renewed strength, but with a powerful goal by Hunter Rombough from inside the blue line, the team made a valiant effort to make a comeback, but it wasn’t to be. The game remained 3-2 for Smiths Falls.
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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago
Welfare numbers up over last year
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ore people in Lanark County are receiving welfare this January as compared to welfare payments made by the county during the same period last year. Social services administrator for the county, Gerry Haughian, said that over the past month, 456 people in the county received welfare. For the same period in 1985, 410 people received payments from the county. “That’s an increase of about 10 per cent and it’s actually up quite a bit from last year. There were 441 people receiving welfare in December 1985,” he commented. Haughian attributed part of the 10 per cent increase to the number of people waiting for unemployment insurance payments to begin, and he explained the first three months of the year are normally busy with respect to the number of people needing welfare assistance. The average number of people receiving payments from the county last year was estimated to be 394, and Haughian stated the
situation would probably remain the same for 1985. Payments to welfare recipients tend to drop from March to November because of the availability of summer work, according to Haughian. He also stated that local construction activities play a major role in determining the number of people receiving welfare. The number of people receiving unemployment insurance in the first two months of 1986 has remained unchanged from last year, according to the acting manager of the Perth employment and immigration office, Audley Sheldrick. As of Monday, 1,355 people in the area served by the employment office were receiving unemployment insurance. According to Sheldrick, approximately 130 of those were being paid illness claims and maternity payments, while 1,222 people were regular recipients. The employment office serves the County of Lanark and the Sharbot Lake district. Sheldrick
could not supply figures for the town because such a breakdown is not available to the office. He did comment that the number of people receiving unemployment insurance more than doubles over the winter months due to the seasonal shift in employment. In September of 1985, 787 people in the area were receiving unemployment insurance compared to the 1,355 receiving payments now.
Appeal filed in Giff case An appeal has been filed on behalf of convicted murderer James Harold Giff, 18, found guilty in Perth last month of firstdegree murder. Giff was convicted by a jury of the first-degree murder of 16year-old Heather Fraser during a dramatic trial at the Perth courthouse. Defence lawyer Norman Boxall said this week he filed appeal papers on behalf of his client at the Perth jail, where Giff is incarcerated. He will likely be transferred to a federal institution in the near
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Contests coming to Perth W ith other young ladies still to be heard from, the Perth Chamber of Commerce announced today that eight beauties have so far completed entry forms for the Perth Snow Queen Contest. The contest will be held, along with a Gala Dance, in Perth Town Hall on Friday evening, Feb. 17. Names of contestants to date are: Shirley Pennett, 19; Donalda Carson, 16; Shirley Anne McParlan, 18; Joan Lally, 17; Joyce Tysick, 20; Wendy McLennan, 17; Mary Ann Lynn, 19; and Sadie Hawkins, 21. The chairman admitted to a suspicion that the girl last named may be a gag, especially as she gave no street address. However, efforts were being made to authenticate the entry. Eastern Ontario towns which have already chosen snow queens to compete in the finals here on Feb. 25 are: Renfrew, Winchester, Smiths Falls, South Mountain, Westport, Almonte, Carleton Place, Tweed, Arnprior and Lanark. Still to be heard from are Sharbot Lake, Pembroke and Merrickville. The Eastern Ontario Snow Queen Contest will be held in conjunction with the Eastern Ontario Talent Contest in Perth on Feb. 25. R.M. Schooley, chairman of Perth’s talent contest, refused today to retract his earlier announcement that a “live baby” will be given away as a door prize at the conclusion of the show in the collegiate auditorium here on Saturday night. “After all,” the chairman told the Courier, “the baby’s parents have raised no objection. Why should we?” Asked whether he was aware that several local residents had severely criticized the Perth Chamber of Commerce for permitting, as they put it, “the sacrifice of human dignity in order to gain pub-
licity,” Schooley replied: “This is a democracy, isn’t it? If somebody has a baby they don’t want, why shouldn’t they have the right to give it away?” The original announcement, made on Monday, stated simply that a draw will be held at the close of Saturday’s talent contest for a live baby, to be presented to the lucky winner, complete with baby carriage and three months’ supply of food and clothing. With abundant entries for Perth’s first annual talent competition received and accepted, Schooley said, “We will have a good, full evening’s entertainment with lots of variety.” Admission costs are: adults, one dollar; students and children, 75 cents. Prizes will be awarded in two divisions: contestants over age 16 and under age 16. First prize will be $20 in cash; second prize, $10; and third prize, $5. Winners will be eligible to compete in the Eastern Ontario Talent Contest in Perth on Feb. 25, when prizes of $75, $50 and $25 will be awarded in each of the two divisions.
Town “going to the dogs” on Feb. 25 The entries for the Junior Dog Derby are now coming in very fast, with 12 entries already received. This race is sponsored by the Perth Junior Chamber of Commerce and will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. The course has not yet been determined. This year, both the driver and the handlers must be 14 years of age or younger to participate. Entries will be accepted at the Perth Courier, Cavers’ Jewellery, Wilson’s Clothes Shop in Perth and CJET in Smiths Falls.
Blue Wings to start playoffs The Wings will meet their first round of playoff hockey this Saturday night, Feb. 11, in Westport. On the following Tuesday, Feb.
14, they will play their second game of the series in the Smiths Falls Centre.
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Coutts - At the GWM Hospital, on Feb. 1, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Ken Coutts of RR 5, Perth, a daughter. Hermer - At the GWM Hospital, on Feb. 4, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Hermer of Ardoch, a daughter. Krajacek - At the GWM Hospital, on Feb. 2, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. M. Krajacek of Perth, a daughter. McIlroy - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. 31, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Gary McIlroy of Sharbot Lake, a son.
DIED Bennett - At the GWM Hospital, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1961, George Bennett, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Bennett, in his 77th year. Benton - At his home in Perth, on Monday, Feb. 6, 1961, James John Benton, beloved husband of Lillian Duggan. Davidson - Suddenly, on Sunday, Jan. 29, 1961, Merrick B. Davidson, dear husband of Harriet E. Strong. Goodbody - Suddenly, on Friday, Feb. 3, 1961, Jack Goodbody, dear son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Goodbody, in his 17th year. Jones - In hospital, Port Arthur, Ont., on Friday, Feb. 3, 1961, Mrs. E.F. Jones, in her 79th year. Lackey - Suddenly, on Friday, Feb. 3, 1961, Harold Gordon Lackey, dear son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon P. Lackey, in his 18th year. Moodie - At his residence in Perth, on Sunday, Feb. 5, 1961, Harold J. Moodie, in his 51st year, beloved husband of Mildred Perrin. Tully - At the GWM Hospital, on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1961, Mary Diana Buchanan, in her 76th year, wife of the late James Tully. The preceding was originally published in The Perth Courier of Feb. 12, 1986 as the “25 years ago” news.
future. Boxall said he is appealing on the grounds that his client, who was 17 years old at the time of his arrest, should have had his case heard in Young Offender’s court. Currently, the maximum penalty for a young offender found guilty of murder is three years’ imprisonment. The appeal also cites a statement by a Perth jail guard which Ontario Supreme Court Justice Wilfred Dupont allowed to be heard by the jury. The statement revealed that Giff had a previous record. Boxall said he expected a decision on the appeal could take up to one year. He added he would handle the appeal process for the time being, but said he was unsure if he would take part in any future hearing on the matter. The appeal was filed at the local jail — it is common practice to file appeal papers at the facility in which the convicted person is being held — and will be forwarded to the court of appeal in Toronto. Lanark County Crown Attorney John Waugh said this week the court of appeal has three avenues open to it with regard to the appeal process. It can deny the appeal, grant the appeal and order a conviction on a charge of second-degree murder, or grant the appeal and order a new trial to be held.
the store adjacent to the Video Corner. The building, located beside Giant Tiger, will be expanded, with a new addition to house the Foodsmiths. The Video Corner will remain at its present location. Bentley will be operating his offices from the Foodsmiths building, on the corner of Wilson and Foster streets, in the future, according to Schooley.
Change in business face of downtown Perth
Brady - On Feb. 4, 1986, to Paul and Terri Brady, a son, Joshua Paul. Churchill - On Jan. 27, 1986, to John and Debbie Churchill, a son, Brandon Robert. Healey - On Jan. 28, 1986, to Brian and Roberta (nee Ferguson) Healey, a daughter, Megan Melissa. Hodge - At the GWM Hospital, on Feb. 2, 1986, to David and JoAnn Hodge of Perth, a daughter, Katrina Halley. Mills - On Feb. 2, 1986, to Bill and Debbie (Sheridan) Mills, Sheridan Veronica. Thompson - At the GWM Hospital, on Jan. 29, 1986, to Tony and Diane Thompson of Perth, a son, Shawn Earl. Warren - At Camsell Hospital in Edmonton, Alta., on Feb. 2, 1986, to David and Isabelle Warren, a son, Mathew James.
The face of business on Gore, Foster and Wilson streets is changing as a number of local merchants shuffle and jockey for position before the onslaught of the summer tourist season. The director of BIA, Richard Schooley, commented that a number of businesses are relocating throughout the centre of Perth. On Gore Street, Kelly’s Flowers and Fine Things has begun expanding into the former location of the Clothes Closet and will be incorporating the Catriona Gift Shop into the new store. The Clothes Closet will be located next to Kelly’s on the bank of the Little Tay in the store vacated by Kelly’s Christmas Centre. Riverguild II, now located beside Peter’s Family Fare Restaurant, will move up Gore Street into the store left vacant by Catriona’s, beside the Valley Book Shop. The new Riverguild store will be expanded to the full depth of the Matthews building, taking over the offices of optometrist William Bentley. The vacant space left by Riverguild II will be taken over by Shadowfax, now located on Foster Street. According to Schooley, the Mill Store will be moving part of its clothing merchandise to the space now occupied by Pinto. The Pinto Store will be moving from its present location into the space vacated by the Mill Store. The Mill Store will continue to operate the North Street store. The Maple Drop Bakery has been moved and expanded into a restaurant on Wilson Street, and the Foodsmiths is also slated for a move in the near future. According to Schooley, the Foodsmiths will be moving into
Ownership change for C&D Battery A New York-based international investment company announced on Monday that it has entered into an agreement with Allied Corporation to purchase the assets of C&D Power Systems. A division of C&D Power Systems is located on Industrial Road in Perth, where it manufactures industrial wet cell storage batteries and battery chargers for industrial applications as well as standby batteries for emergency use. “I don’t foresee any major changes in the Perth operation or at any of the other locations because of the sale,” stated Larry Sparks, spokesman for C&D Power Systems in Perth. Charterhouse Group International is reported to have purchased the assets of C&D Power Systems both in Canada and the United States for a price in excess of $70 million.
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DIED Allan - At Lethbridge, Alta., on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1986, Dr. Andrew William (Bill) Allan, eldest son of the late Dr. J.O. and Annabella (nee Imeson) Allan. Bingley - In hospital, Perth, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986, Raymond A. Bingley, in his 50th year, beloved husband of Margaret R. Reid. Craig - In hospital, Perth, on Thursday, Feb. 6, 1986, Charles Craig, beloved husband of Ella Larocque. Kirkham - In hospital, Perth, on Saturday, Feb. 8, 1986, John T. (Jack) Kirkham, in his 82nd year, beloved husband of Katie Buchan. Pennycook - At Tayview Nursing Home, Perth, on Sunday, Feb. 9, 1986, Peter Y. Pennycook, in his 88th year, husband of the late Ethel Selleck. The preceding was excerpted from the front page of the Feb. 12, 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.
Non-urgent patients get a boost in the MRI waiting game
Nicolas Ruszkowski VP, Communications Ottawa Hospital It has been a year since an old friend, Ron Guirguis, left Ottawa for New York City. I’m thinking of him because he would have liked the announcement made last week by Ottawa-Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi and new Champlain Local Health Integration Network CEO Alex Munter that the Ontario Government would invest $506,500 to increase access to MRI scans in Ottawa until March 31, 2011.
For almost 3,000 of these patients, last week’s announcement represents a big relief. The funding will allow The Ottawa Hospital, The Queensway Carleton Hospital and the Montfort Hospital to make a significant dent in region’s MRI waiting list. As Paula Doering, The Ottawa Hospital’s VicePresident, Clinical Programs responsible for Diagnostic Imaging said on behalf of the three hospitals, “staff have risen and accepted the challenge of picking up these necessary shifts. In addition to that, our radiologists have assured us that they will adjust their schedules to meet the increased volume and ensure timely reports are available.”
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN US? YOUR HOSPITAL is actively seeking NEW MEMBERS for the
BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is currently seeking representation to serve on the Board of Directors. Applications are invited from interested citizens to fill two vacancies for a two year renewable term on the Board of Directors of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. The Hospital is a 97 bed multi-site, fully accredited general public hospital, offering a wide range of primary and secondary care to Perth, Smiths Falls and surrounding communities. The hospital is presently undergoing an exciting $45 million renovation at the Smiths Falls Site. To qualify for this volunteer position, interested candidates are required to complete an application form and submit a resume with a cover letter outlining your philosophy, skills, community involvement and accumulated experiences. The application form can be obtained from Karen Kelly, Executive Assistant, at the Corporate Office (Smiths Falls Site), (613) 283-2330 ext. 1129 or by visiting www. psfdh.on.ca.
The team effort builds on an increasingly aggressive approach to providing MRI services, with hospitals operating their scanners between 16 to 18 hours a day.
Time commitments for this volunteer position are approximately 10 hours per month (inclusive of Board and Committee meetings.) To meet the eligibility requirements, you are subject to the qualifications of Directors as identified in the Corporation ByLaws and found on the application form. The Governance Committee of the Board of Directors will review and evaluate applications using a board skills matrix.
He plays touch football with a massive knee brace. He can no longer play hockey or skate. He takes on other activities knowing his knees may not withstand the effort.
Until 2008, the Champlain LHIN had the longest MRIs wait times in Ontario, up to 294 days. Since then, two new MRI machines have been added, for a total of 8, which has been a major factor in the region’s improved performance.
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Others patients have an even harder time. Their knee, back, hip, ankle or other joint pain is chronic. Since they don’t, however, face a medical
A nice example to show the region’s health system is at its best when its partners work together.
Ron played football in high school and university, for a total of almost 6 years. The impact on his knees was terrible. While he remains active, he is limited in the kinds of sports he can undertake.
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emergency, they are considered non-urgent, and they wait for MRI scans an average of 170 days, with some waiting as long as 220 days. 4,000 such patients await an MRI scan right now.
Friday, Feb. 25 • A Family Trivia Night will be held at the Stewart Public School at 7 p.m. Teams can be made up of two to 10 people, at a cost of $10 for adults and $5 for children, to be paid the night of the event. Anyone who wants to register a team can pick up at a form at theschool office. Proceeds will help fund a new playground for the school. • A Games Night will be held at Tatlock Hall from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Activities include Wii bowling, crokinole, table tennis and cards. Call 613-256-1071 for information.
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Wednesday, Feb. 23 • The First Baptist Church at 17 D’Arcy St. is holding a PEP luncheon and seminar with guest speaker George MacMillan, a woodcarver from the Black Duck Studio. Lunch will be held at 12.30 p.m. by reservation only. Call 613267-2023 by Feb. 21 to register. A donation of $5 is requested. The seminar will begin at 1.30 p.m. and is free of charge. All are welcome.
Thursday, Feb. 24 • The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a net-
• The regional Special Olympics Nordic ski and snowshoe invitational will be held at the Perth Civitan Hall, with races running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and closing ceremonies to follow. Registration for athletes takes place at 8 a.m. and costs $5. All are welcome to come cheer the racers on. Any questions or registration info should be sent to Susan Park at spark13@cogeco.ca. • First Baptist Church will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. • A Sculptural Willow Bird workshop with Ankaret Dean will be held at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students will use willow and round reed to make beautiful birds that “flyâ€? on the wall. Cost is $35 for MERA members and $50 for non-members. Pre-register at meraschoolhouse@bell.net or 613-278-0388 • The Rideau Trail Association is holding a Winter Weekend EndTo-End, departing at 8:30 a.m. Call Bill Murdoch at 613-767-4858 for information.
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• A Yoga Fundraiser for Arthritis will be held at the Family Health Centre at 33 Lewis St. from 2 to 3 p.m. It is basic,
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Saturday, March 5 • The Perth-Upon-Tay Legion Branch 244 is holding a euchre tournament at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Call Dennis Hoil at 613264-0944 for more information. • Introductory sessions of Niaa new, dynamic form of fitness and dance will be held at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke from 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m. Nia is fun and adaptable to every skill level, age and body type. Call 613-592-8358 during weekdays to register, or call 613-273-7676 to register on the weekends, or email barb@ icoachwellness.com
Saturday, March 12 • Introductory sessions of Niaa new, dynamic form of fitness and dance will be held at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke from 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m. Nia is fun and adaptable to every skill level, age and body type. Call 613-592-8358 during weekdays to register, or call 613-273-7676 to register on the weekends, or email barb@icoachwellness.com.
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First Baptist Church 17 D’Arcy Street, Perth • 613-267-2023 Seeking, Serving & Sharing Our Saviour Minister: Rev. Frank Morgan, B.A., B.D.
Drummond & North Sts. Minister: Rev. Marilyn Savage; Organist: Ann Savage
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Sunday, Feb. 20 11:00 a.m. - Worship service and Sunday school multi-age program. Nursery available. Coee hour Friday mornings 11:00 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!
Sunday, Feb. 20 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: “Christ the Way� (John 14: 1 - 7). Nursery provided. All welcome. Wednesday, Feb. 23 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer. Next Community Dinner Feb. 26 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m. Donations accepted. Need a ride? 613-267-2023
St. James The Apostle Anglican Church Drummond & Harvey Street 613-267-1163 • www.superaje.com/~stjamesperth
Sunday, Feb. 20 celebrating the 6th Sunday a er Epiphany 8 a.m.: said Eucharist; 10 a.m.: Contemporary Eucharist Annual vestry at noon February 17: 5:30pm with supper: Messy Church for young families Saturday, March 2: Community Dinner: 4:30 to 6 p.m. All welcome. Fridays starting 5:30 p.m.: Skater Church St. Augustine’s Eucharist: 2nd and 4th Sundays each month: 9:15 a.m. (Corner of Cty. Rd. 10 & Richardson)
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Where we Believe, Belong, Become Rev. Lewis Massarelli 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 160 Wayside Dr., RR 6, Perth, ON Church: 613-267-3295 See Web page for details of programs www.gtpcperth.com
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“Dear Child of God, Don’t Forget Whose Child You Are!â€? by Pastor Phil Hamilton 10:00 a.m. Coee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship “Which Trumpet will Blow for you?â€? by Rev. Alan Adams
Sunday, Feb. 20 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Community Dinner Saturday, Feb. 19 • 4:30-6:00 p.m. 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org
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• The Crawford Cemetery Annual General Meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the Elphin church Hall. Elections for the coming year will take place and all are welcome to attend. Call Elaine at 613-278-2385. • A Family Fun Afternoon will be held at the Middleville Community Centre. Call Margo at 613-256-5474 for more information.
Monday, Feb. 28 • Two movies, La Grande SÊduction and La LÊgende des Baleines (PG) will be shown at the Carleton Place Cinema at 7 p.m. The movies are brought to you by Club Optimiste Francophone de Carleton Place. Admission is $5.
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MABERLY GOSPEL HALL “For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols...� Psalms 96: 4,5 Sunday Meetings 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Gospel Meeting Wednesdays - 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thursdays, 7 p.m. Perth Bible Hour in the Stewart School library. For transportation, call 613-267-3012 or 613-268-2616
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Sunday, Feb. 20 • St. Paul’s United Church in Perth will host The Capital City Chorus at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 per child or $25 for a family. Tickets are available at Tickets Please at Jo’s Clothes, at www.ticketsplease.ca, or at the door. • Bolingbroke Music Jam will be held at the ABC Community Hall from 1 to 5 p.m. All entertainers and spectators are welcome. For information, call Glenn Russell at 613-273-2571.
gentle yoga and no experience is necessary. All proceeds go to arthritis and autoimmune research. Tax receipts will be available for donations over $20. The event is sponsored by The Yoga Connection and the Family Health Centre • The Spiritual Cinema Circle will show DÊjà Vu at the Myriad Theatre in Perth at 2 p.m. A donation of $2 is requested. • The Lions Club Jamboree with take place at the Lions Club Hall on Halton and Arthur Streets at 2 p.m. Volunteer musicians will provide an afternoon of music and dancing. The cost is $12 per person and includes a home-cooked buffet meal. For more information, please contact Lion Nelda Wark at 613264-9030. For hall rentals, contact Edna Coutts at 613-267-2744 and for Lions Club membership, please contact Lion Wayne Greer at 613283-4271. • Two family movies, Ratatouille and La LÊgende des Baleines (PG) will be shown at the Carleton Place Cinema at 4 p.m. The movies are brought to you by Club Optimiste Francophone de Carleton Place. Admission is $5.
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• A Winter Blues Country Music Dinner/Dance fundraiser will be held at the Perth-Upon-Tay Legion Branch 244 at 4 p.m. Musical guests include Smith and Company featuring Steve Piticco, Wade Foster, Terry Kittmer, Dan Washburn, Ray Donaldson and guest musicians. Tickets for the dinner/dance are available at Shadowfax, Salvation Army, or by calling 613-267-7843. Tickets are $25 each, or $10 at the door for the dance only. Partial proceeds to go to the Salvation Army Family Centre in Perth. • A Bookmaking workshop with Niki Mulder will be held at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners fom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop focuses on beginner-level bookmaking and students will make a threehole pamphlet and a soft-cover journal. Cost is $35 for MERA members and $50 non-members, plus a small material fee. Preregister at meraschoolhouse@ bell.net or 613-278-0388. • The Perth-Upon-Tay Legion Branch 244 will be serving pan fried fish and home made fries from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The meal also includes coleslaw, rolls, dessert and tea and coffee. Tickets are $9 in advance and can be purchased at the Legion Lounge, Brankin’s Pumbing and Classy Cuts. Entertainment will be provided by “Helmets in Spades.â€? Proceeds will be given to the Accessibility Fundraising Committee. • St. Paul’s United Church on Gore St. will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • A ham and bean dinner and euchre will be held at the Maberly Community Hall. Cards will begin at 2 p.m. and supper will be served at 4:30 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Maberly Agricultural Society. Call Joan at 613492-0139 for more information. • The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark is hosting its monthly birthday party at 2 p.m. All musicians are welcome and a light lunch will be served. • A ham and bean supper will be held at Boyd’s United Church on Ferguson’s Falls Road from 4:30 t0 7 p.m. For more information, call 613-257-7424.
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Thursday, Feb. 17 • “The Butterfly Fan Clubâ€?, also known as the Perth and District Breast Cancer Support Group, will hold a meeting at the Perth Family Health Centre from 7 to 9 p.m. Call Carleen at 613-812-4474. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host shuffleboard at Watson’s Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call 613-259-5447 for information. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host Line Dancing at Middleville Community Centre at 11 a.m. Call 613-259-5447 for information. • Yoga with a certified instructor will be held at Tatlock Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. Call 613-256-3453 for information. • The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark is holding its monthly euchre party at 7:30 p.m. There will be prizes and a light supper will be served.
working opportunity called “After 5â€? at the Perth Physiotherapy office on Beckwith Street from 5 to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 and proceeds will be donated to the Queen Elizabeth School Council. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) hosts Line Dancing at the Middleville Community Centre at 11 a.m. Call 613-259-5447 for information. • Yoga with a certified instructor will be held at the Tatlock Hall from 7 to 8:00 p.m. Call 613-2563453 for information.
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Busy time for Dominican Travelers at SJCHS The last few weeks, burdened by the stress of exams, have eclipsed the sweet bliss of Christmas that is now a distant memory. However, with the new semester just underway, St. John students can finally take a breath of fresh winter air and enjoy the glittering landscape. Frost and snow was the cause of mixed emotions when the last exam of the semester was postponed due to inclement weather. A relief to those who required an extra day of study time; an annoyance to those who relished a long weekend of recuperation. The Dominican travellers, who had been particularly busy, now have extra reason to celebrate.
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The Valentine’s Day gala, which they had been meticulously planning was held on Feb. 5, and by all accounts, it was a huge success. Nearly 200 guests assembled at the Perth Civitan Hall, family and friends of the travellers, teachers and community members alike. Guests enjoyed an inclusive dinner, participated in the live and silent auctions and many danced until the wee hours. The efforts and contributions of the gala paid off. Not only did the students get to share their enthusiasm with the community,
but thanks to the generosity of the community, it is believed that the final target of $15,000 has been reached. The final count has yet to be confirmed. Again, thank you to the community for all the donations and contributions that went into the Dominican Gala. Currently, the Dominican travellers are taking Spanish lessons and learning all they can about the Dominican’s political situation and its people. The travellers and their families will meet one last time at the school board office, on Feb. 22, to confirm the itinerary.
“At this point,” says Ms. Scatalon, who is accompanying the travellers, “we are in practical mode.” She says they are learning all they can, sorting out luggage, and taking immunity boosters. While The Dominican Experience fundraising efforts are complete, the travellers are looking ahead to the experience itself. One thing left to organize is the assortment of school supplies, shoes and sports equipment to be donated to the people of the Dominican Republic. After that, it is happy travels!
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͚ ƵŝůĚŝŶŐ ŽŵŵƵŶŝƚŝĞƐ ͙͘ŽŶĞ ƐŵĂůů ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ Ăƚ Ă ƚŝŵĞ͛ Valley Heartland CFDC is a community based organization dedicated to stimulating job creation and economic growth through business and community development. One of 269 Community Futures Program locations in Canada funded by the Federal Government, Valley Heartland CFDC serves the catchment area of Lanark County and North Leeds*.
WE ARE SEEKING INTERESTED VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE ON OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SONGS FROM THE VALLEY Wade Foster puts on a show at the Perth Studio Theatre as part of the theatre’s Songs From The Valley series. Foster is the first of the artists who will be performing in the concert series, which continues in March with guitarist Steve Piticco. Ryan Holland photo
Last chance to register for Bowl for Kids The 31st Annual Bowl for Kids fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters is quickly approaching. This event, set for Feb. 26, accounts for 33 per cent of the agency’s annual budget. Big Brothers Big Sisters is not funded by the government, so this fundraiser is critical to it being able to offer mentoring programs to kids right here in Lanark County. Each year, over 500 people come out to bowl in Smiths Falls, Perth and Carleton Place. It’s a fun day with music, prizes and lots of laughs. Over $68,000 was raised last year. It’s not too late to register. Bowl for Kids is a straightforward fundraiser, and interested participants can call the Big Brothers Big Sisters office and enter their team. There is no minimum number of team players, and no minimum amount you need to raise. Each team receives a kit that includes pledge sheets, and teams are encouraged to raise funds to support the agency’s mentoring programs. Teams come out and bowl on the 26th. Don’t worry if you’re not a bowler, it’s a fun time where neighbours come together for a great cause. Remember, it’s not about the bowling. For teams participating in Bowl for Kids, funds can also be raised online, which makes asking for money a whole lot easier. If you can’t bowl, please visit the agency’s website and make a donation, or call the office to arrange to deliver one. “The community believes in what we’re doing,” says Jennifer Miller, executive director for the agency. “They commit their time and money each year to ensure that we can continue to offer the programs we do to children right here in Lanark County.” Bowl for Kids is a Canadian tradition from coast to coast. It is the principal fundraising effort for the majority of Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies associated with the National Organization. For those interested in supporting the agency there are a number of ways to do so, including: • Entering a team – round up friends, family, coworkers and call our office. It’s a great time for a great cause. • Making a donation – donate online, come by the office, pledge a bowler. Every dollar counts. • Donate a door prize – these make the day extra special for those that do come out. Funds raised go to help children reach their full potential through consistent, dependable and non-conditional adult friendship. Over the years, hundreds of children in Lanark County have benefited from these relationships and the adults involved have overwhelmingly expressed their enthusiasm for the friendship they have enjoyed. Like more information? Interested in registering or donating? Please contact the office at 613-2830570 or check out the Bowl for Kids
web site at www.lanarkcounty. kintera.org
Directors are selected based on fair representation of community interests such as business and industry, health and social services, education, municipal and community at large. While selection will be made with priority to expertise in these areas, due consideration will also be given to geographic and demographic representation of the area served. Eligibility: • • • •
Must be a resident or an active full time owner of a business in the catchment area; 18 years of age; Willing to carry out the duties of a Director, and further the objectives of the Corporation; Subject to all qualifications of Directors as identified in the corporate by-laws of the Corporation.
Interested candidates are required to complete an application and submit in a sealed envelope marked ‘Director Vacancy’ to the Valley Heartland CFDC office no later than 4:00 p.m. February 23, 2011. Applications can be obtained by visiting www.valleycfdc.com – About Us/Board of Directors. *(Municipal catchment area: Lanark-Highlands, Tay Valley, Perth, Drummond-North Elmsley, Smiths Falls, Montague, Beckwith, Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills, Merrickville-Wolford, Rideau Lakes, Westport, Elizabethtown-Kitley)
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Fish fry and youth speeches This Saturday, Feb. 19, we are having a panfried fish luncheon with homemade fries and extras from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is only $9 and tickets are on sale in the lounge, at Classy Cuts and at Brankin’s Plumbing. All are welcome. Also, on Sunday, Feb. 20, we are having a youth public speaking event. For more information contact Bev Churchill at 613267-6514.
Please note that on Monday, Feb. 21, the Legion will be closed due to the Family Day holiday. The next meat draw is Saturday, Feb. 26, with sit-around music. This is becoming very popular and more and more musicians are participating. All are welcome. The general meeting is on Monday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. Lest we forget.
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The Perth Legion hosted a Valentine’s Day dance on Saturday night, featuring live entertainment provided by The Priorities (shown below). Organizers estimate over 100 people attended the event, which acted as a dance, birthday party and fundraiser.
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Open House finds deceptively simple drama in life It’s seemingly very simple. A woman, recently widowed, her growing family, her precious home, the choices that must be made. It’s very simple, yet, when you consider it, that’s what life consists of. A series of choices, a series of moments, a set of changes. Summed up, that is the plot of Peter Paul Morgan’s new opera, Open House, which will see its world premiere in March at Studio Theatre Perth. The show deliberately moves away from great dramatic devices and instead, looks closely at the real drama found in every moment of every life. The opera was
originally sparked many years ago when Morgan noticed the rhythm inherent in a sign for live bait that read, “Minnows soaked in oxygen, with a five day guarantee.” The simplicity of that lyrical sign nudged his thinking into an opera about simple things. Carrie has recently lost her husband and finds herself lost and facing difficult decisions. It is apparent that her family’s beloved home is beyond her ability to keep up and must be sold. Her children are determined that they will stay, somehow. With the help of newfound friends and a sympathetic real estate agent (surely the
first such ever presented in an opera!), they make plans of their own. However, children’s plans and mother’s wishes may not be enough to overcome reality, in the form of a developer who has his own plans. It’s a show not only of small things, but of small wisdom. “A new friend is a new self to explore,” Carrie advises her children about the new neighbours. Watching children at play, the real estate agent muses, “When I see children climbing a tree, my heart rejoices.” On finding balance in life, “a bird must have two equal wings to soar,” the children are told.
All of these are small things, but put into context by the musical layout of Morgan’s opera, they become thought-provoking moments that make the audience stop and consider the validity of what they just heard. The music is what makes this a true opera, as opposed to a musical with lots of songs, it supports and connects the characters and weaves a web that brings the whole show together. It is “through-composed,” meaning not only that it has music throughout the whole show, but that the score uses a set of themes that are re-worked and re-invented throughout the piece, changing their meaning as the characters change.
Open House will surely be the region’s most unique production this winter. It’s the first true opera ever mounted in Perth. In addition to that, it’s an original work written by an area resident, the culmination of many years of work on an idea that started nearly forty years ago, with a lyrical bait sign. Open House will run for four performances only at the Studio Theatre in Perth, March 10, 11, 12 at 8 p.m. and March 13 at 2 p.m. (the first day of Daylight Savings Time!). Tickets are $25, all inclusive, and are available at Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. (Jo’s Clothes), Perth, or online at www. ticketsplease.ca. You can also call 613-485-6434.
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OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday Feb. 19th 1 - 2:30 p.m. 4260 County Road 8 - 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, home in the heart of the Highands. Gorgeous private setting. $239,000 Directions: Heading West on HWY 7, right onto HWY 511, left onto Fallbrook Road, left at the “T” stop at Playfairville, and right onto County Road 8, follow to PIN 4260. MLS# 780653 Christian & Norene Allan 613-812-0407
Sunday, Feb. 20 • 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 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. Directions: West on Hwy. 7 approx. 14 km, turn left on Old Brooke Rd., left on Brooke Valley Rd. MLS# 091191602000604 Hostess: Sheri 613-812-1215
IN TOWN
IN TOWN
IN TOWN
PERTH - IN TOWN
$329,000 - Welcome to this 6-year-old chalet-style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home privately set on 30 acres. 10 minutes to Perth. The house, gardens & yard are offset by large wooded areas with trails. Very close to Little Mud Lake feeding into the Mississippi River. Custom kitchen, living room with a wall of natural light, dining room with patio door to side deck plus two bedrooms & a bath are on the main level. Master bedroom, ensuite & walk-in closet are on the upper level. Family room, wood-burning fireplace, storage, utility, laundry & two other rooms are on the walk-out lower level. Bob Ferguson (c) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca
$199,000 - Built in 1989, this 1600 square foot, 2 storey home is located in Perthmore subdivision in the town of Perth - the 60’ x 128’ lot backs onto a natural treed area heating is by forced air natural gas. MLS® #: 092103005523736 Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
HWY. 7, PERTH
$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 Sales Rep. Bob Ferguson, (C) 613-812-8871 Broker Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
$449,000 - Former gas station with two rental units along back of property - situated on high traffic Highway 7 in the town of Perth - site is clean & owner will supply Phase II Environmental Audit - lot is approximately 175’ x 180’ with highway commercial and service industrial zoning. MLS®#: 092103008000800 Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
OUT OF TOWN
282 McVeety Road – Private Nature Retreat – traditional, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, red brick farmhouse built in 1895 – many updates and wonderful convenient extras added. The current owners love the privacy, sights and sounds of nature, ski and walking trails, and the relaxing warmth and character - you will, too! Come see it – 13+ acres, 10 min. to Perth - $354,900. MLS # 777616 Call Joanne Bennell, 613 812-0505 or Barbara Shepherd, 613 326-1361
2 bedroom bungalow in town - dining rm was 3rd bedrm - 4 pc. bath, main floor laundry, eatin kitchen with lots of cupboards - EBB heat, 200 amp service - nice sized backyard - full useable crawl space- carport, steel roof, deck & garden shed - all appliances included - close to schools, churches & downtown. $179,000. 67 Brock St., Perth. Call Joanne Bennell, 613-812-0505
Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
Energy efficient 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, brick bungalow. Nice neighbourhood, only 1 block from Last Duel Park and the Tay River. Upgrades include: shingles, insulation, electrical, “on demand” hot water, windows, and garden doors. Finished basement and fenced lot. $213,000 MLS# 777925 Christian & Norene Allan 613-207-0834
PERTH RURAL
PERTH - IN TOWN
613-264-0123
3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom, split entry home with attached garage and finished lower level just minutes to Perth! Perfect for a family and just down the road from Glen Tay Public School. Nice layout with eat-in kitchen and 3 season sunporch. Easy commute to Ottawa. $229,000 MLS# 777972 Christian and Norene Allan 613-207-0834
3+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick home in the heart of heritage Perth. Previously used as a duplex and within walking distance of downtown and Algonquin College. Many upgrades over the years including shingles, windows, doors, flooring, electrical and heating. $244,000 Christian and Norene Allan 613-812-0407
SMITHS FALLS RURAL
WATERFRONT
WATERFRONT
3 bedroom, 3 bathroom (incl. ens.), bungalow minutes to Smiths Falls and an easy commute to Brockville. Curb appeal plus and beautifully set on 7.7 acres. Finished basement features a family room, kitchenette, and spacious dining/dancing area, perfect for the growing family or for entertaining. $299,000 MLS# 763649 Christian and Norene Allan 613-812-0407
BLACK LAKE - $189,000 - Great 2 bedroom, open concept, cottage with 115 feet on beautiful Black Lake, almost 250 feet deep. Large master bedroom, screened-in porch. Great access on township maintained road. MLS#760447. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361
CROSBY LAKE - Charming 2 bedroom cedar cottage plus sleeping cabin. Great swimming – sandy wade-in or dive-in at the end of the dock! Clean spring-fed lake close to Perth and Westport. MLS 769020. $269,000 Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell 613-326-1361
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