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Charged in drug raid A 28-year-old Drummond/ North Elmsley man was charged with cocaine trafficking, possession of hydro morphine and marijuana, as well as breach of release conditions after police executed a search warrant early Friday night. The man was held for a bail hearing. A 27-year-old female who also lived in the residence was charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of hydro morphine and marijuana. She is scheduled to appear in court on May 30.
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SEASON OPENER The Perth Farmers’ Market kicked off its season on Saturday, May 7, and the Clark family wouldn’t have missed it for the world. Here, two-year-old Ethan (left) hangs out with his dad, Dave, while his brother Liam, 5, tends the shop. The market is looking for volunteers, and anyone interested can contact Jackie Morris at 613-267-3592.
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Water treatment order revoked One word may have made multi-million-dollar difference BY GEOFF DAVIES geoff.davies@perthcourier.com The provincial ministry of the environment has revoked an order that Perth councillors had thought could translate into a multi-million dollar investment in the Town’s drinking water treatment process. On April 20, a “provincial officer’s order� came down from the ministry, requiring a “detailed action plan� to deal with untreated process waste water that is currently being discharged into the Tay River. “They had already seen it, that’s what’s puzzling about this,� said Tim Simpson, Perth’s chief administrative officer.
Simpson said the Town sent in its plan again and then met with ministry officials in Kingston on May 2. Two days later he received confir mation the order was rescinded. There appears to be some disconnect on whether the plan – which involved filtering backwash from the distillation phase with geo-textile membranes, dubbed “geo-tubes� – had already reached the ministry, but both sides say they’re pleased with the outcome. Jim Mahoney, the ministry official who met with Simpson and the Town’s delegation, said the order served its purpose by prompting the Town to send the ministry the information it was missing.
Simpson said he’s happy with how the episode concluded, allowing the Town “to continue to work with the ministry on developing the most cost-effective solution to deal with the process wastewater.� Currently, the Town’s environmental assessment has been posted for a 30-day comment period. Trish Johnson, of R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, was one of the Town’s environmental consultants present at the meeting. She said it was the order’s wording that caused much of the initial concern. “The order actually had a word in it that said ‘eliminate’ the impact on the river,� said Johnson. She said she realized it was
just a choice of words standing between the two sides once a ministry official suggested changing it to say “address� the impact. “I can ‘address’ the discharge and meet the (Provincial Water Quality Objectives), but I am not saying I can 100 per cent eliminate the discharge.� Behind all this lies the fact untreated process waste water gets discharged into the Tay River as part of the drinking water treatment process. “That was a pretty common practice about 20 years ago, but it just doesn’t happen anymore,� Mahoney said. “This is the last water treatment facility in this end of See ‘Water treatment’, Pg. 3
Local business owners test the waters of hot tubs for veterans BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com
For Suzy and Will Wells, a new swim spa means more than just being popular with the neighbours. “My life will be drastically changed,� said Suzie. “It’s a miracle to me.� Perth’s Cobra Pools and Spas owners, Bill and Judy Brady, have spearheaded a project that aims to put one therapeutic hot tub a year on military bases throughLanark County launches new fire communications system. 5 out the country. Suzy and Will, both injured during military service, were chosen as the “guinea pigs� for the first project, Brady said. “Once this is off the ground, it’s going to be so much easier every year,� Brady told the project’s partners at the Perth-UponTay Legion branch during a presentation on April 26. “It’s the first of its kind in Canada.� Brady said he decided to model Perth is home to the nation’s top aerobic gymnastics squad. 18 the project after a program initi-
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Lanark County has prevailed in the first-ever Slim Till You Win competition with Renfrew County. The event kicked off in February, as part of heart health month, then continued through March and April. The final results were based on statistics for 185 participants from each of the two counties. Perth Mayor John Fenik was one of the participants. He finished the competition just one pound shy of his weight loss goal of 16 pounds. He credits his loss of 15 pounds to portion control and exercise. “Half my plate was always salad or vegetables,� he said. “I walked pretty well every day.� Fenik also had a side bet with other officials in the area, with Fenik promising a steak dinner to the one who lost the most weight. Aubrey Churchill, reeve of Drummond/North Elmsley See ‘Losing means winning’, Pg. 3
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BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com The signal that delivers Lake 88 to radios throughout Lanark County is now 6,000 watts stronger, thanks to an upgrade on April 12. The station increased its effective radiated power from roughly 1,000 to 6,000 watts around noon on April 12. While the increase won’t necessarily increase the station’s reach, it will improve the strength of the signal that already exists, said Brian Perkin, the station’s co-owner and vice-president. “The main thrust is to improve reception in the area that we Mike McDonald (left) wrestles with one of the nine tacos he downed in only five minutes at Mexicali Rosa’s first annual Cinco de Mayo serve,” said Perkin. taco-eating contest. Josh Vance (right) bested him with 10-and-a-half tacos to win the competition, held on Thursday, May 5, with proceeds That means outlying areas, going to the Youth Action Kommittee. Geoff Davies photo such as locations in the further reaches of Lanark Highlands, will receive better signal strength when they tune in. Perkin said feedback from residents living on the station’s “fringes” helped prompt the decision for the increase. “Since day one, we’ve heard ‘it’s a great station – can you boost your power?’” he said. The station’s signal now reaches Lanark, Westport, Smiths Falls, Merrickville and Carleton Place, along with parts of LeedsGrenville, Eastern Frontenac and Lanark counties. The signal still has to contend with the landscape in the Perth area, which can reduce its range. “A lot of it has to do with land,” Perkin said. “Hills, water, trees, concrete all have an impact.” An application for the increase, along with letters of support from various municipalities and organizations in the county, had been submitted to the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission last July. Approval was officially granted just before Christmas. Perkin said the station was lucky to be able to secure the extra power. “The FM band is saturated,” he said. “To be able to grab something, we’re very fortunate.” Before the boost on April 12, Matthew Messer, a spectrum management officer with Industry Canada, had to check to make sure the increase wouldn’t affect aircraft or other radio signals. Using a vanload of equipment, Messer monitored aviation bands to make sure the increased wattage wouldn’t impede upon other signals. “We’re making sure it doesn’t interfere with planes flying overhead,” he said. Perkin said he and the station’s co-owner and president Norm Wright, are pleased. “We’re very excited, of course,” he said. “It’s tremendous that we’ve been given a little extra help from Industry Canada.” Listeners have been pleased as well, Wright said in a press release. “We’re very pleased with the reports we’ve been getting from our listeners. They’re delighted that the signal has improved in their area. They tell us the signal is coming in clearer in their cars, and they’re also happier with the reception they’re getting in their homes and workplaces,” Wright said in the release. “Some people in the outlying areas are just picking us up for the first time. They’ve called to tell us they are happy to 467307 be ‘part of the family’ now.”
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An alternative kind of education BY KASSINA RYDER
kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Perth’s TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education is nearing its 30th birthday, and operators say its method of at-your-ownpace learning is still growing in popularity. “We’re definitely growing,” said Heather Ferguson, a contact teacher at TR Leger. Also known as the “alt school,” TR Leger has been operating in Perth since 1982. There are 150 students registered this year, ranging in age from 15 to 82, Ferguson said. Twenty of them are applying to college and university this year. An open house at the school on April 27 aimed to educate the public about programs, as well as to dispel myths about the school. People sometimes believe only individuals who drop out of high school attend TR Leger, but this isn’t true, Ferguson said. Students also include seasonal workers earning credits in the winter months, college graduates looking to upgrade their credits in order to attend university programs, and workers who have been laid off and are looking to make themselves more employable. “It could be someone who started work at 16 and never got a chance to turn around,” said Diane Edwards, an instructional assistant. In the past, some of Perth’s professional athletes and a fashion model have earned credits through TR Leger because their schedules didn’t allow them to attend a conventional high school, Ferguson said. Credits earned are equivalent to credits earned at any high school. “It’s the same high school diploma you would earn anywhere else,” Ferguson said. The school also offers a Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR) program, which can help students fast-track their way to a high school diploma. Instead of taking courses, students are given four assessments (one each for math, history, geography and science), and are credited for the assessments. Individuals who already have Grade 9 and 10 credits may not have to perform all, or any, of the assessments. Students can then earn up to 10 Grade 11 and 12 credits for work and life experience. For example, Edwards said individuals who have worked in a bar could put that experience toward a travel and tourism credit. Students then only need to complete four more courses and a literacy assessment to earn their high school diploma. Employment can be counted toward a senior co-op credit, which means people can still work while earning their diploma. “You don’t have to quit your job to go to school,” Ferguson said. Through this process, the PLAR program can be finished in as little as two weeks, depending on the student. The program is available to anyone over the age of 18 who has not attended high school in more than 10 months, or has been enrolled in an alternative education program such as online programs or home school for at least a year.
through the Adult Literacy Employment Preparation Program. These courses help people learn computer skills, such as email and using spreadsheets or create Power Point presentations, said literacy instructor Elaine Foster. The school’s oldest learner, an 82-year-old woman, is one of these students. “Some come just so they can do email,” she said. “Then all of a sudden their interest gets piqued.” Students may also be people starting their own businesses, college students looking to create a Power Point presentation for an assignment, or those who simply
“You don’t have to quit your job to go to school.” Heather Ferguson Contact teacher TR Leger
want to learn to use the Internet, Foster said. “They come from all walks of life,” she said. The program also offers free certificate training for jobs through Literacy Link Eastern Ontario, Foster said. Training is offered for a variety of sectors including landscaping and grounds maintenance, call centre workers and day care aides. Earning a certificate is a good way to boost a resume or to gain skills before applying for a job or college programs, Foster said.
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High school students are also enrolled at the school, and Ferguson said having a mix of younger and older students has been beneficial. The presence of older individuals helps reduce many of the negative social aspects associated with high school, such as bullying. Because students work at their own pace on their own, they also don’t need to ask permission to take a break when they need one, Ferguson said. “Sometimes high school can be too much,” she said. Students and staff work to make the school a friendly environment, Edwards said. Potted plants line the windowsills and wait under grow lights until weather allows students to plant them in the flower garden at the front of the school. Some students even start their own houseplants at the school before taking them home. “It’s a friendly, homey atmosphere,” Edwards said. Students looking to attend TR Leger first need to be removed from the roll at St. John Catholic High School or Perth and District Collegiate Institute. They must also make an appointment at TR Leger and bring two forms of identification. Students also pay a $50 student activity fee, but $30 is refunded once all school books are returned. Individuals under the age of 18 require parental consent. Because students work at their own pace, the school continually takes in students throughout the school year, Ferguson said. “You can start at any time,” she said. Students looking for more information about TR Leger programs are encouraged to call Upgrading skills Ferguson at 613-267-4825. A ceremony for this year’s In addition to earning a high school diploma, the school also graduating students will be held offers free non-credit programs at PDCI on June 8.
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These students are hard at work at Perth’s TR Leger School of Adult, Alternative and Continuing Education, during an open house held at the school on April 27. From left; Sandra Bartraw, Alisha Cass, Candi Bartraw and Cole Dowdall. Kassina Ryder photo
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Water treatment order revoked the province that (does that)… they’ve got to get caught up with current standards for discharges back into sensitive receivers like the Tay River.” Johnson’s rebuttal is simple. “That is true, however Perth is also the first one to be asked to do it without a dime of funding.” If the geo-tubes get the final nod, she hopes it will set a new precedent for how smaller communities treat their drinking water. “Perth is going to be a leader in new, cost-efficient best practices for protecting small rivers,” she said.
With an estimated price tag of about $300,000, the geo-tubes can treat discharge nearly as well as what she considers the traditional method, which comes with a price tag of at least $2-million, she said. The geo-tubes work by filtering discharge from the distillation phase of water treatment. They hold on to the dirtiest water and release the cleanest. “We’re going to catch dust in a coffee filter, is basically what it amounts to,” she said. “We may be releasing coffee, but were not releasing coffee with
any grounds in it.” She said her initial goal is for the filters to release no more than 25 milligrams of foreign substances per litre. Cur rently, the Town’s plant discharges on average 113 kilograms of suspended solids and 42 kilograms of alum – a coagulant used in the distillation process – per day, Johnson said in an April 5 presentation to Town councillors. Simpson said untreated process waste water has been going in the river with the ministry’s approval since 1964.
Losing means winning Township was declared the winner. “He (Churchill) emailed me back and said ‘I’m really looking forward to the steak dinner’ because he lost 24 pounds,” Fenik said. “I think we’re going to bring our lovely wives with us and make an evening of it.” Fenik said he would definitely participate again. “I thought that was a pretty good competition to get into,” he said. “I’m hoping next year to do the same thing, maybe get an Eastern Ontario challenge going.” As Renfrew County chief paramedic, Mike Nolan indicated at the outset of the campaign, the health profiles of both counties
both left something to be desired. Therefore, the campaign was aimed at getting participants to adopt a healthier lifestyle, including better nutritional choices and appropriate exercise habits. When considering the total amount of weight and inches lost (according to a waistline measurement), Lanark County lost 11 per cent, or 533.3 pounds and 212.5 inches. Renfrew County lost a combined total of 8.2 per cent, or 433.6 pounds and 155.75 inches. “We had a very positive response,” said health promotion officer Melissa McInnes of the Renfrew County paramedic service. “People were very happy to
participate from the get-go. We hope to do it again.” Back in February, federal health minister Leona Aglukkaq said heart health month represented a chance “for us all to focus on steps we can take to help prevent cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks and strokes.” She noted nine out of 10 Canadians older than 20 have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Some of these factors high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, stress, physical inactivity, not eating enough fruits and vegetables, and being overweight or obese. With files from Kassina Ryder
Local business owners test the waters “Day by day, there were more things I found I couldn’t do,” Will said. “I can’t do the lifting, the twisting, the crawling.” Because he is under medical restrictions, he can’t be deployed overseas. Will said he might also be forced to retire. Both Suzy and Will said their doctors prescribed water therapy as the best means of low-impact, rehabilitative exercise for their injuries. While Sarah Coburn, a family friend, assists the family with daily chores, both Suzy and Will require extensive therapy and travelling to a pool every day is simply not an option. Suzy said with constant pain and limited mobility, even walking for more than 60 minutes is too much. “On a good day, I’m maybe up and mobile for an hour,” said Suzy. “I have a hard time walking.” Now that they have their own swim spa, they can exercise at home. H yd ro p o o l ’s A q u a T r a i n e r model installed at the Wells’ home is described on the website as “a pool, hot tub and aquatic gym all in one.” In addition to the hot tub and massage features, the spa contains jets at one end that allow users to swim against a current, providing low-impact exercise ideal for bone, tissue or muscle injuries, said Chris Dawe, Hydropool’s Ontario territorial development manager. They are built to withstand Canadian winters so they can be installed out-
doors. The spas can cost anywhere from $19,000 to $32,000, not including labour, he also said. Suzy said, based on what she has heard from doctors and physiotherapists, the water therapy from in the spa should help with the couple’s injuries. The couple, along with their 15year-old son, Jonathan Lelievre, thanked the crowd gathered at the Legion on April 26. “We’re beside ourselves that you all took time out of your lives to recognize us and recognize what my husband has done,”
said Suzy. She said she hopes the therapy she receives from the spa will allow her to go back to school, get a job and do “things other people take for granted.” Will said he aims to get well enough to go back to work. “It may very well allow me to come off medical restriction,” he said. In his speech to the crowd, he said he was grateful to be given the chance to continue military service. “It may be enough to save my career.”
Will and Suzy wells, both injured during military service, have received their own swim spa thanks to an initiative spearheaded by Perth’s Cobra Pools and Spas owners Bill and Judy Brady. From left, Will Wells, Suzy Wells, Jonathan Lalievre, and family friend Sarah Kassina Ryder photo Coburn.
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MUNICIPAL HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT The Municipal Hazardous Waste Depot (MHWD), located at the Middleville waste site (4686 Wolf Grove Road) will open for the 2011 season on Saturday, May 21st at 9:00 a.m. The site is available to all residents of Lanark Highlands and Tay Valley Townships. The MHWD will be open until Thanksgiving to accept your household hazardous wastes. Commercial, farm, or industrial wastes are not accepted. The MHWD is open during all regular Middleville waste site hours. Remember to deliver leftover paints and other re-usable items to the MHWD REUSE TABLE. Re-using items whenever possible helps to preserve our natural environment extend the life of our waste sites, and save the township money on recycling and disposal. When you bring your leftover materials and containers to the MHWD, we’ll ensure that they’re reused or recycled into new materials such as recycled paint, antifreeze and plastics. When we can’t reuse or recycle what we collect, we’ll handle disposal in the most environmentally friendly way possible. For a complete listing of materials accepted and waste site hours call the Lanark Highlands Township office at 613-259-2398 or check our website at www.lanark highlands.ca/Services/PublicWorks.
www.lanarkhighlands.ca Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, May 24 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. – Council Tuesday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Council
WASTE DISPOSAL SITE HOURS Please note that all Lanark Highlands waste disposal sites change to Summer Hours effective Sunday, May 15th. Victoria Day Weekend: All waste sites normally open on Sunday will be closed on Sunday, May 22 and open on Monday, May 23 with the usual Sunday schedule. For a complete list of all waste site hours, please check the updated Township web site at http://www.lanarkhighlands.ca/ (Services/Public Works/Waste Management)
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Methadone clinic opens in Smiths Falls BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com
huge risk to avoid being viewed as an addict,” he said. “Even patients that have a serious medical issue, I literally have to force them to go.” Reducing the stigma about addiction is key to treatment, and Kolbe likened current public perception about addiction to how mental health issues were perceived two decades ago. Public education and other advancements since that time have helped people realize depression and other mental health issues are medical conditions. “I feel addiction is where
mental health was 20 years ago,” he said. Participants in the Skills Link program through Perth’s Youth Action Kommittee provided input on addiction from the perspective of Lanark County’s young people. Nineteen-year-old Tyler Gaylord said he believes one of the biggest myths about addiction is that is a youth-oriented problem. “It’s more than just youth who are troubled,” he said. “It’s everybody.” Focus should be put on providing accurate information about drugs
and their effects rather than on prevention, fellow Skills Link participant Steve Latrielle told the crowd. He said prevention often doesn’t work, especially when it comes to parents and teens. “We’re sneaky,” he said. “If we really want to do it, we’ll find a way to do it,” he said. There are currently five municipal drug strategy groups operating in the Lanark County area, which operate in Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills, Beckwith Township, Lanark and another group that encompasses
Tay Valley, Drummond North Elmsley and Perth. Smiths Falls is currently working to establish its own group, Kidd said. “It has to be county-wide,” he said. For those living with addiction, Perth’s Salvation Army holds Narcotics Anonymous meetings at their location on 40 North St. every Friday from 8 to 9 p.m. A meeting for parents in the region is also being planned, which is expected be held at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place.
People struggling with addiction now have one more place to go for help, thanks to a methadone clinic that opened in Smiths Falls on May 2. The facility is equipped to service up to 200 patients, said Dr. George Kolbe, one of the doctors behind the initiative. It is located at 13 William St. Kolbe spoke during a meeting on prescription painkiller abuse in Lanark County, at the Perth Civitan Hall on May 6. The meeting, hosted by the Lanark County and Town of Smiths Falls Municipal Drug Strategy Committee, is the seventh meeting on prescription painkillers the group has held in the past two years, said Richard Kidd, Beckwith Township reeve and a member of the drug strategy’s steering committee. The audience consisted of parents, youth, police and other members of the community. Kolbe said the new clinic will help Perth and Smiths Falls residents, who often had to travel to larger centres such as Brockville and Ottawa in order to reach a methadone clinic. “Some were hitchhiking throughout the winter,” he said. Kolbe said his biggest message to the crowd at the meeting was the role shame plays in addiction. People who need help are often afraid they will simply be seen as an “addict,” and many won’t seek the help they need, even for other medical conditions. “I think that’s one of the biggest barriers to accessing treatment,” he said. The fear of this stigma can be so debilitating, Kolbe said sometimes people won’t go to the hospital even for a medical These ladies were all dolled up in honour of the Perth Lioness Club Spring Fling on April 28. The sold-out event featured a fashion show by emergency. Kassina Ryder photo “They will put themselves at Elysium Fashion Boutique.
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Tourist app puts county’s features at your fingertips Expected to launch on May long weekend
BY GEOFF DAVIES geoff.davies@perthcourier.com Barbecues and bug spray are handy things to have with the Victoria Day longweekend just around the corner, and summer close behind. But now there’s another tool to fire up some local buzz, and developers hope to unveil it shortly after we kick back to honour our former monarch. The Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization is getting set to release a “full-featured” mobile application to guide tourists and locals alike through the six counties it represents: Lanark, Frontenac, Haliburton, Hastings, Lennox and Addington, and Renfrew. Available for both iPhone and iPad, the app is expected to be rolled out in phases over the summer, beginning with a business directory to be released within the next few weeks. “If you’re in the area it’s a great resource for you because you just pull out the phone and see what businesses are around you,” said Leah Piltz, the organization’s marketing and communications coordinator. The directory will allow visitors to search attractions by name, type and proximity. Instead of carrying around a ton of brochures or planning out their trip entirely in advance, the app will give visitors on-the-go access to all that information, which is when they want it most, Piltz said. The organization awarded the app-development contract to the Bellevillebased company, ReVue Design and
Communications. “It’s and interactive guidebook for people,” said Meghan Hart, who led ReVue’s efforts designing the app. “A lot of what we’re focusing on is being able to share experiences,” she said. “It will allow people to create itineraries and share them…to say ‘this is what I’m up to, this is where I’m going, and hope to see you there.’” While some cities have developed similar tourism tools, Hart said, the Ontario Highlands seem to be among the first regions putting the technology to use. While there are some wireless deadzones in the area that pose a challenge to app-users, this app is being designed with as much information available offline as possible, she said. This way users still have the maps and information they need even if they step off the grid. But it’s access to the network that brings the information to life, showing tourists literally where they stand in relation to attractions. “So it’s not a matter of filing through guide books and maps and brochures, it’s an on-demand experience…you have access to the entire region or a 10-foot radius,” Hart said. All of the tourism organization’s members will be automatically included in the app directory. To get on-board, nonmembers can join for free on the group’s website: www.ohto.ca. “Even if the business owner doesn’t have a high level of familiarity with technology, our tourists do…so if you’re a business, (signing up) is to your advantage so people can find you,” said Piltz.
SAYING GOODBYE Michael Dwyer and David Marshall, former owners of the Perth Manor Boutique Hotel, were guests of honour at their farewell party at the Stone Cellar on May 6. The pair are moving out West after nine years in Perth. Geoff Davies photo
Other features expected to be rolled out later on include: a news and events page, highlighting weather forecasts, local happenings, and the organization’s Twitter feed; a postcard feature, allowing visitors
to send local photos to their friends and family online; a customizable itinerary, helping visitors plan their trip; and a list of maps and routes for walking, cycling and driving tours.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Lanark County launches new fire communications system BY CATHY JAMES
broadcasting throughout the county. This differs from the Perth Courier old system, which had to be dispatched manually. Lanark County’s fire system The firefighters are notified by is now faster and more efficient, activation of pagers throughout thanks to a new communications the county, and the broader system. area of coverage allows for More than 50 councillors and better communications and fire firefighters attended a ceremony department response. April 27 to launch the county’s The Christie & Walther Comnew fire communications system munications firm installed the at the Lanark County building in equipment and will provide Perth. maintenance for a 15-year term. Warden Sharon Mousseau outMousseau also gave credit to the former council as well as the county’s former director of administrative services and clerk, Cynthia Moyle, consultant Rod Manley and the Lanark County fire chiefs. “Each provided valuable input to bring the project to where we are today,” she said. Mousseau then officially launched the new system, calling out to a county fire dispatch centre, and each dispatch throughout the county had a turn to confirm the system was in operation. Lanark County chief administrative officer, Peter Wagland, said the dispatch clarity is key. “It’s a lot faster, but also the sound and message carries across the entire county, as opposed to being spotty,” he said, adding this launch has been a long time coming. “We have spent seven years trying to build a new fire communications systems not only for the protection of the public, but more importantly for the protection of those men and women that volunteer their time away from their families to keep their communities safe.” Wagland says the system Lanark County Warden Sharon Mousseau calls out to a Lanark County launch is timely, since emergency dispatch centre, demonstrating the news fire communications system’s preparedness week takes place efficient use. this week. lined the county’s fire response history and how the new system was needed. “With the equipment and technology aging, it became apparent that Lanark County would be better served to implement a new fire communications infrastructure,” she said. The installation of this new fire communication infrastructure now links the eight communications towers by a GPS satellite link, simultaneously
COUNCIL BRIEFS The following are notes taken from the May 3, 2011, meeting of the Town of Perth’s committee of the whole. All members of council were present.
Council to discuss reducing parking at Gore Street restaurant The traffic and parking committee made a recommendation to council that would reduce the number of parking spots at Michael’s Table Restaurant to two parallel parking spaces. The recommendation came after the committee found that the spaces adjacent to the restaurant violate the town’s parking bylaw. The parking lot often contains as many as four or five vehicles, which often protrude onto Harvey Street. There were eight accidents last year that involved vehicles using the space, according to Perth’s police Chief Pat Capello, who was quoted in the committee’s report to council. Mayor John Fenik deferred the decision until the owners of the restaurant had been notified. “We’re radically changing their business,” he said. The owners will be invited attend a future committee-of-the-whole meeting to discuss the possible changes.
Library presents report Elizabeth Goldman, head librarian and CEO of the Perth and District Union Public Library, presented the library’s annual report to committee of the whole on May 3. The library, which had almost 7,000 members in 2010, is aiming to expand its reach, Goldman said. “We need to look at ways to serve people not able to come to the building,” she said. Improving outreach services and making more community partnership are ways to achieve this goal, Goldman said. Staff is looking at possibly partnering with Algonquin College and the Perth Museum for a local
history project, and they are also looking to make the website more “dynamic,” as well as increasing the library’s online presence through its Facebook and Twitter accounts. The library had its own booth at the Festival of the Maples for the first time this year, and Goldman said staff will also be visiting schools during Kindergarten orientation to sign new students up for library cards so they can get ready for the school year. Coun. Judy Brown congratulated Goldman on her report and asked whether it would be possible to find out how many people from surrounding municipalities use the library’s services. Goldman said it is not possible to determine where library users live, as so many resources are now online. Goldman also said she hopes to promote a greater sense of community. “It may be two townships and a town, but it’s one community,” she said.
Open air fire bylaw proposal heard by council Council deferred a decision about whether to adopt Perth’s first open air fire bylaw pending some changes to the proposal. Perth fire Chief Steve Fournier said the bylaw would mean people who want to operate outdoor burning devices, such as chimineas, would require a permit to do so. The permit would be free of charge and would be obtained at the beginning of the year and would be valid throughout the burning season. “We’re just trying to regulate burning,” Fournier said. He said the fire hall often gets calls in the summer from people who see smoke and assume something is on fire, which is disruptive to the fire department. Mandatory permits would allow firefighters to discern real fires from false alarms. Fenik said he would correspond with Fournier to work out a new draft for the bylaw.
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Festival of the Maples Celebrates its 35th Anniversary! Once again, the Festival of the Maples has proven to be a huge success! The spring rains knew to stay away and the streets of Downtown Perth were packed with festival goers enjoying the entertainment, the vendors, and of course, the delicious maple syrup products from our local maple producers. We would like to send a huge thank you to our generous sponsors, those who donated prizes and of course, our amazing volunteers who make this day possible.
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Sweet and Sticky weekend a sweet success! This year marked the first that the Chamber of Commerce paired with local Bed and Breakfasts, businesses and restaurants in town to extend the Festival of the Maples for visitors and locals alike. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all who donated to our beautiful welcome packages, to our Innkeepers who provided the hospitality, and to Jaime, Peter and Darlene, along with Chef Martin Faucher at the Stone Cellar for the incredible 5 course meal on Saturday night! There are many today who are still raving about the food, wine and desserts!
Crain & Schooley Insurance Brokers Ltd. & Financial Corporation 3M Canada Inc. • Ryan Communications • Lanark Leeds Homebuilder’s Association Canadian Tire • Jade Transportation Services Finnegan Insurance Brokers Ltd/ Aviva Insurance Company
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Don McAdoo Construction Ltd. • Tackaberry Sand & Stone Ltd Kenneth W. Smith, Barrister & Solicitor • Lyle’s Old Fashioned Fudge
We couldn’t do it without you! The Festival of the Maples would not exist without the dedication and long hours put in by our volunteers! We have an amazing committee that meets from November through April to plan out the details of the day and impressive arrays of volunteers who give of their time to make all of those details come to life! The Festival would specifically like to acknowledge the Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association (LLHBA) for the work they do at the festival before anyone arrives, and after the crowds are gone. The group from the LLHBA arrives at 5:30 am to set up the main entertainment stage as well as to hook up the electricity and hang all of our sponsorship signs and move the bleachers into place. They then return at the end of the day and take it all down! We thank Darwin Code of Code Construction for taking the lead on this and making everything come together! The Festival of the Maples thanks you and your team!
FOODSMITHS 9th Annual LAWS Charity Dog Wash takes on a new twist with the “Foodsmiths Fido Fun Fair” This year, Foodsmiths will again host their Annual Charity Dog wash in support of the LAWS (Lanark County Animal Welfare), with a focus on raising funds for their “Emergency Services” program. To add some fun to the day, Foodsmiths staff and LAWS volunteers will be including the “Fido Fun Fair” along side the dog wash. Event takes place Saturday, June 18th from 9am to 2pm at Foodsmiths, 106 Wilson Street. The Fido Fun Fair begins at 11am. The day will feature the successful pooch pampering, a draw for a 30lb bag of Precise Holistic Dog Food and several fun dog events. Categories include: Longest Tail, Shortest Tail, Curliest Tail, Smallest and Biggest Dog, Biggest Belly, Best Trick, Doggie Look-a-Like, Craziest Hair and of course the finale “Best Costume”. Entrants will have the opportunity to enter as many categories as they wish for a small donation per category. Local judges will be on hand to select the winners of each event and prizes will be given to all the four legged and two legged entrants, compliments of Foodsmiths and their valued suppliers. Our local volunteer Judges: Judy Meyers, President, LAWS Board of Directors, Jessica O’Neil, Animal Behaviour Consultant and Judy Stewart, True Companion Dog Obedience School. Fido Fun Fair Entry Forms are available at Foodsmiths or online at www.foodsmiths.com, the LAWS Animal Shelter, 235 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls, online at ww.lanarkanimals.ca and select locations throughout the region displaying the Charity Dog Wash Fido Fun Fair signs and LAWS donation boxes.
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BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH
Blue Heron Golf Club Joan and Dennis Sobil are the new owners of the Blue Heron Golf Club. Their beautiful nine-hole golf course is a “hidden gem” in the heart of Lanark County with 2011 being their 2nd year in business. Owning a golf course has always been a priority for Joan and Dennis. Their search took them from Nova Scotia to Northern Ontario and all areas in between. They fell in love with the Blue Heron Golf Club the moment they saw it. The Golf Course is cut out of Lanark County’s famous maple sugar bush with tree lined fairways and elevation changes that are a challenge to all levels of golfers. Over the winter they have been busy making changes to 2 tee decks that will offer increase length to those golfers who wish to. The construction will continue throughout this season and will hopefully be in play next season. New this year is the addition of a Senior Ladies League on Monday’s at 9 to run weekly starting May 9th. Other leagues are Senior Men’s on Tuesday’s; Ladies Night (better known as the “Yak and Wak”) on Thursdays; Men’s Night on Friday’s. There’s always time for nine! Call 613-264-1062 www.blueherongolfing.com
Kiwi Gardens What did Paul Loiselle see, over twenty five years ago, when he looked past the abandoned landscape with its old log cabin on Harper Road? With a view to the future, did he see a landscape he could sculpt and fill with perennials? Yes, as an energetic young horticulturalist, he saw a place he could build his home, raise a family in a good community, and gradually create a nursery for growing and selling perennial flowers. Kiwi Gardens began, slowly and creatively, to take shape into the bustling nursery it is today. Keen gardeners look forward to their summer visits to Kiwi Gardens; they come to see the new varieties of plants, they come for inspiration in landscaping, and for the artistic integration of sculpture, raw landforms, and stunning perennial beds. Others come to simply soak in the atmosphere and enjoy the pleasures of a day out in a beautiful place. Novices find lots of good advice at Kiwi; the knowledgeable staff happily share their suggestions and help to make gardening less of a daunting mystery and more fun. Finding the right plants for light conditions, soil quality, drainage, and maintenance is a challenge that the staff at Kiwi are familiar with. Plants are grown on site, and part of the excursion to Kiwi is seeing the gardens progress through the seasons, and knowing that the plants you take home are from a healthy, local environment. They have a much better chance of thriving that way, and you leave knowing that you have contributed to your local economy. You are also about to make your community a bit more beautiful too! Kiwi Gardens is 3 km north of highway 7 on Harper Road. Opens May 1.
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EDITORIAL OUR OPINION
Kids in the House The joke going around Parliament Hill is that most of the new MPs are the class of 2011. Unless you’re a New Democrat. Then, you’re likely to be called part of the Kindergarten Class of 2011. In fact, you could say that parliament’s Quebec caucus is brought to you by the letters N, D and P, and the number 102. But jokes aside, a lot of the conversation since election night has been about the NDP, and well it should be, considering their best ever-showing, making them Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. It is good news that the new MP from Sherbrooke, Pierre-Luc Dusseault, is Canada’s youngest-ever MP at age 19. Overall, four students from McGill University are now headed to Ottawa. Seeing so many young people on the benches will change how young people view politics. Yes, some will disappoint, but many will rise to the occasion. Sometimes, people succeed best against lowered expectations. Who’s to say that there might not be a future prime minister amongst this crop of young people, not just in the NDP ranks? In all of this though, whither the Liberals? Once one of the most successful political parties in the western world, the Liberals now have only 34 seats in the House of Commons. While it is too early to tell who will lead the party’s decimated ranks, we again come to the issue of youth and a humble suggestion – why not Justin Trudeau for interim leader? It would show the electorate that the Liberals too are serious about young people. True, Trudeau is a former teacher, but not a university professor like Michael Ignatieff and Stephane Dion. Trudeau has said he does not seek the Liberal leadership. By taking the interim job, he could have the best of both worlds – time at the top, albeit with a time limit, and reminding Liberals of happier days, of his father’s legacy. For good or for ill, they should own it. Word has also come out this week that former Prime Minister Jean Chretien has been touting former Ontario Premier Bob Rae as interim leader. Having long-held leadership aspirations, Rae would be better as the party’s future leader. While the Conservatives would love nothing more than to have Rae in their figurative crosshairs for another barrage of insensitive ads, Rae might be a different bird than Dion or Ignatieff. People already know his narrative, for good or ill. You can’t paint Rae as being anything other than he is, and he has experience you can’t buy. Only time will tell.
Local Landmark
In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! Last week’s winner was Marilyn Reynold, who identified the landmark as the Seven Wonders of Lanark County sign in Stewart Park. Wheel into this week’s local landmark to turn back time.
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LETTERS
Chamber appreciates help from LLHBA Dear Editor, The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Perth have been celebrating spring and the flow of maple syrup for over a quarter of a century, with this year marking the 35th anniversary of the Festival of the Maples. This annual event, held on the last Saturday of April, has been a welcome rite of spring since the mid 1970s. We are certain the founders of the festival would be thrilled to know that the festival continues to be such a success. This success does not just happen. It takes a team of dedicated individuals to make this event
run smoothly, year after year. Along with several volunteers working on the committee from October to April, we also have a number of volunteers on the day of the event. Thank you to everyone who comes out to help on the day of the event! One group of volunteers that we would like to thank is the group of individuals from the Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association, (LLHBA). This group is at the festival by 5:30 a.m. helping put together the Main Entertainment Stage. They look after levelling the stage, putting up all the sponsor signs, hooking up the electricity and mov-
ing bleachers, along with several other duties. At the end of the day, the LLHBA returns to tear everything down. Thank you to Darwin Code, Code Construction and Rob Ferrier, Laser Electric for taking the lead in making everything come together this year. Thank you to your team of individuals who attended the festival. As you know, the festival greatly appreciates all that you do! The Festival of the Maples Committee and The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce
Let Perth be known as a town that respects all people
In a nutshell, statistics are nothing but a con game
Dear Editor, This letter is in regards to the letter last week sent in by David Saunders. In his letter he refers to the idea that the mayor is letting it be known that Perth is, or is going to be, a gay-friendly town. He wonders if Perthites are “prepared to allow this ball to start rolling.” As a concerned citizen I want it to be known that, yes, I am prepared to let Perth be known as a town that is respectful of all people, that we treat all people equally and that we are nonjudgemental. That is the world I want to live in.
Dear Editor, Statistics are a con game. I keep hearing people say that the Tories only got 40 per cent of the vote, so this means that 60 per cent voted against them. However, you could also say that this 60 per cent wasn’t against the Tories, but split in favour of the other four parties, and thus not all against the Tories. Or you could say that 40 per cent of Canadians voted against the NDP, or you could also say that all these statistics are skewed because it turns out that only 60 per cent of potential voters actually voted. So who knows what that other 40 per cent of eligible voters actually were thinking. Sounds like a lot of sore losers trying to change the rules of the game. Cheers,
Arlene Roach Perth
Jim Deacove RR 4 Perth
Beeps and flashes When I was in high school, I had a part-time job at Burger King. It was great fun – despite the polyester uniforms of the early days (it got better). My friends were there, I learned lots and we had a grand time. Sometimes, though, there can be too much of a good thing. Working lots of shifts on a weekend meant a bigger paycheque, but there were drawbacks. I’m not just talking about the things grown-ups would worry about, such as less time for school work and the possibility of too much fast food and getting home safely after night shifts and such. I’m talking about the beepers in one’s head. I remember some times when I’d work a couple of long shifts in a weekend, and if they were particularly busy – maybe on a holiday, for example – I’d come away from it in a bit of a stupor. Then I’d dream about the sound of the beepers: timers indicating when the fries, chicken, fish or onion rings were ready. Not to mention the ping of the microwaves and the beep of the drive thru. That place was full of beeps. When I’d dream about beeps and then have to get up and go in to work the next day—those felt like really loooong nights. Then there’s Tetris. In university I occasionally felt compelled to procrastinate. I know...that’s hard to fathom coming from someone who writes a column called “Past Deadline.” (I seldom was actually past deadline with anything, but I was frequently working to deadline.) Anyway, back in those heady days of computers equipped with DOS (that means the olden days, kids), the height of procrastina-
Stephanie
GRAY Past Deadline tion games for me was called Tetris. Little coloured shapes would fall from the top of the screen and the player had to spin them around so that they would fit into available spaces at the bottom of the screen. With each passing level, the speed of the game would increase. I like to think this was a way to practise manual dexterity, not to mention brushing up on geometry, which is really important when one is taking an arts program. It was also a great way to unwind before starting on some great, lofty essay or assignment, unless, of course, you did it for hours and hours, and then it’s just plain straight stupid procrastination. Tetris was my “beeps” for that era. I would go to sleep (often short sleeps since I would be cramming after wasting so much time) and in my dreams, dancing across my eyelids, would be innumerable coloured shapes falling at varying speeds.
So. Not. Restful. I would love to report that my addiction for this era is something like vegetables or swimming or yoga or horticulture or reading classic literature or finding the cure for cancer...but, no. In my world it always seems to come back to light and sound. So my current addiction? Can you guess? I introduced “him” a couple of months ago. Yes, it’s George. Or, as I like to call him, Mr. George BlackBerry, my executive assistant. CrackBerry, indeed. I do love George. He has a calendar that alerts me when I need to be somewhere. I can be away from the home office and still get important messages. I can get a little work done while standing around in line. I can chat with friends when I feel lonely. He cheerfully pings and dingalings when he has messages for me. I play with George. Probably a bit too much. I’m still learning about some of his interesting features and apps. So far there is no Tetris. I’ve been at a few meetings and gatherings recently where questions have arisen and George has been able to answer them. “What was the theme song for CHiPs?” someone asked the other night. George found it and played it. “How long does it take for a robin’s eggs to hatch?” was another recent question. George’s query revealed it is 14 days. This is important stuff ! Yes, I am addicted to George. Some days he feels like too much coffee. Some nights I feel a little queasy as I shut him down. If I start hearing beeps or seeing colourful shapes in my sleep, I’ll be certain.
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COMMUNITY LETTERS
Thankful for Gay Pride Day declaration Dear Editor, I’m writing in response to the May 5 letter to the editor in which a reader states that he’s “not cool” with the proclamation of a Gay Pride Day in Perth. The writer asks if Perthites are “prepared to allow this ball to start rolling” on being/becoming a gay-friendly town. My loud and proud response is YES! I have lived in Perth for nearly two years now, and in my time here I have come to know Perth as a friendly, compassionate town filled with people who are concerned about problems of inequality and injustice and who are working hard to make changes in whatever ways they can. For this reason, I was shocked and deeply hurt to read the letter to the editor suggesting that my town is not, or should not, be gay-friendly. What would the contrary look like? Continued harassment, assault, and suicide of sexual and gender minorities? I feel that the letter carries with it a dangerous and oppressive message that I hope will be overcome by the voices of community members who are willing to speak up against intolerance and the absence of understanding. According to Every Class in Every School, Egale Canada’s final report on homophobia, biphobia, and transphobia in Canadian Schools... • 68 per cent of trans students, 55 per cent of female sexual minority students, and
42 per cent of male sexual minority students reported being verbally harassed about their perceived gender or sexual orientation. • 20 per cent of LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer) students and almost 10 per cent of non-LGBTQ students reported being physically harassed or assaulted about their perceived sexual orientation or gender identity. • Almost two-thirds (64 per cent) of LGBTQ students and 61 per cent of students with LGBTQ parents reported that they feel unsafe at school. These are only some of the reasons why a Gay Pride Day is important. Our LBGTQ community, especially our youth, need to hear the message that they can be proud of their identity and that Perthites will accept them for who they are. Many LGBTQ youth can’t picture what their lives might be like as openly gay or trans adults, nor can they imagine a future for themselves. We need to teach them not to hide who they are. The May 5 letter to the editor sends the opposite message to queer youth. I am thankful that LGBT Lanark County applied for the proclamation and that Mayor John Fenik has taken a step toward further inclusivity and acceptance by declaring June 18 Gay Pride Day. Love one another! Sharon Neufeld Perth
Quigley discovers untold family story Perth’s John Quigley recently learned of a family tale that dates back more than 160 years ago, and it all happened from one phone call. His niece, Beth, has spent time laying out their family tree, and she posted it to an online ancestry website. Westport resident and retired teacher, Jane Murphy, came across Beth’s work and put a missing piece of the puzzle together for the Quigley family. Quigley’s great-great-grandmother, Anne Loughran, immigrated to Canada from Ireland in 1849 during the Irish Potato Famine. What they didn’t know was she was a survivor of the Hannah shipwreck, which crashed off the Newfoundland coast. The passengers stood on the ice for 17 hours before being rescued and brought to Quebec. Forty-six of its 176 passengers perished. Many the boat’s passengers have descendents living in this area, including Quigley. But he never knew of this family story until Murphy contacted his niece. Anne was 11 years old when she boarded the ship, and her entire family survived. Ten years later she married Mike Quigley, raising their family in Westport. Quigley said his descendents never passed this incredible story to the younger generations. A documentary was recently aired on CBC, telling the story of the Hannah shipwreck and the families on board, vying for a better life in Canada. Quigley, along with his wife, son, niece and his brother, Mike, went to Montreal for the documentary screening in March. Sitting among 150 others who also have a link to the Hannah, Quigley said it was emotional and overpowering to watch the story unfold on the big screen, knowing his great-greatgrandmother was a passenger on the ship. With the family story now told, Quigley said he has a
the World Championships, which takes place in Las Vegas this September. She has many boot campers cheering her on back home. Three years ago, she started a boot camp here in Perth, and many of her boot campers will attest that Plant helped them lose inches, get toned and gain confidence along the way. She has been training hard for this race all winter, and we wish her all the best. But one question remains: does this mean boot campers get a well-deserved break while she’s away?
Cathy
JAMES Private “I”
MARIGOLDS AT THE MARKET Did you check out the Perth Farmers’ Market season opener last Saturday? If you were lucky (and a mother!), you were treated with a free marigold plan from local florist Sylvia Van Oort, as her staff were handing them out as a special Mother’s Day present. The crafts, baked goods and produce are always a welcomed addition to weekend plans. The Perth Farmers’ Market is open each Saturday at the Tay Basin from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
greater appreciation for the sacrifices his Irish descendents made in order to make a better life for his family. WILSON ST. NEARS COMPLETION It’s hard to believe it’s been more than a year since construction crews started to dig up Wilson Street, launching the start of a much needed – though messy – project. Last week crews were laying sod down along Wilson Street, bringing the reconstruction project closer to completion. The smooth road, gorgeous light fixtures and now with the landscaping in place, it really is an authentic gateway into town. Business owners lining this gateway must be relieved the project is complete, and here’s to an uninterrupted, and busy, summer season.
WALKS WITH TUX Tux and I hope Perth Coun. Ed McPherson’s words were heard at a recent council meeting. He asked that town staff keep an eye on the pathways that stream throughout Stewart Park. The high water levels often trickle overtop the river bed and across the field, leaving the pathways muddy and nearly impossible to use. We always have to avoid that area this time of year, and while the Stewart Park squirrels are most likely enjoying a serene break from excitable dogs, we’re eager to use the park space again.
KRIS PLANT HEADS TO DISNEY There’s nothing goofy about Perth’s Kristine Plant’s next goal. This week she’ll be heading to Orlando, Fla. to compete in the Florida Half Ironman, which consists of a two-kilometre swim, 90km bike and 21-km run. Plant will race with the hopes to qualify for
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Perth is a gay-friendly town and let’s keep it that way Dear Editor, When my wife read the letter to the editor dated May 5 asking whether Perthites are prepared to “allow this ball to start rolling” toward Perth becoming a gay-friendly town, she felt deeply hurt and offended. It has preoccupied and grieved her for days. I’m upset not only by the thoughtlessness of the letter but by the damage it has already done in my own home and the potential it has to cause damage elsewhere, to the least of these, the most vulnerable among us, our sexual and gender minorities. Words are never without consequence.
And further, my experience of Perth tells me that this ball has already rolled. Compassionate and caring people, rainbow stickers in windows, girlfriends holding hands, a trans woman’s bold beauty, the sweet smiles of gay men reminding me that people here are unafraid, as they should be. This is a gay-friendly town. So the question has to be whether Perthites are prepared to roll that ball back to whatever gay-unfriendly place it came from. I most certainly am not. Perhaps the reader is afraid that Perth will turn into a carnival of half-naked people spewing pheromones on floats dancing
to Queen and Lady Gaga. I suppose it’s possible. It’s also possible that Perth will turn into a safe place for its people. A Toronto-style display isn’t the definition of Gay Pride. Pride is saying “I yam what I yam and I won’t be afraid.” It’s a good thing and there are more ways than one to express and celebrate it. Pride in Perth will have a way of its own, no doubt as charming and unique and exuberant as anything else its community does together. A community is like a family. The more we love and understand and hold close to one another, the better off we all are. That’s the definition of Pride.
As one who has helped walk many people from the brink of despair, self-hatred and suicide, I feel raw and wounded and incapable of silence where there is so much at stake. When Pride comes to this town I’ll be there holding close to my community. The May 5 letter to the editor asked Perth a question: will we let this ball start rolling? What an excellent launch to Pride in Perth. I hope everyone votes with their feet on this one. I’ll see you there. Calvin Neufeld Perth
www.perth.ca Town of Perth Drinking Water Makes Top Eight in Province Council and staff from the Town of Perth attended the Ontario Water Works Association Annual Conference held in Collingwood from May 1st to 5th. Municipalities, government officials and industry representatives attended the conference, which is held specifically to address issues related to drinking water in the province. Town of Perth staff submitted a sample from the Perth drinking water system for the Water Tasting competition. Industry specialists and guest judges performed the judging of drinking water samples from across the province and the Perth sample was deemed to be in the top eight for the best tasting drinking water in the province.
Volunteer Opportunties – Perth Fire Department The Perth Fire Dept is accepting applications for the position of Volunteer Fire Fighters/Operators. Duties include, but are not limited to, fire fighting, search and rescue, administering First Aid and CPR, public education, building inspections, fire apparatus operation, extensive training and station maintenance.
To qualify, applicants must be a Canadian citizen, a resident or taxpayer of Perth. Interested applicants are asked to complete and submit an “Application to Serve on Committee of the Council of the Town of Perth”, (located on the Town’s website) to the Town Clerk (80 Gore Street East). Applications will be accepted from April 28th up to and including May 13th, 2011. All applications received will be reviewed by the Striking Committee and recommendations will be made to Council for the appointment of members. Note: The qualifications required and terms for the
For further information, please contact Lauren Walton, Town Clerk, at 613-267-3311.
Minutes, Agendas 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.”
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING MINOR VARIANCE APPLICATION NUMBER D13-AC-A 03/10 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Perth Committee of Adjustment will hold a public hearing in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, (as amended), on Thursday, the 26th day of May, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., in the Town Hall, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, Ontario.
Perth Water Treatment Plant Residue Management Project THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF PERTH CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT WATER TREATMENT PLANT RESIDUE MANAGEMENT NOTICE OF COMPLETION
This Notice issued 28 April 2011. Grant Machan, C.E.T., Director of Environmental Services, Town of Perth
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be directed to the Director of Environmental Services, Town of Perth. If concerns arise regarding this project, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of the Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environment assessments. Requests must be received by the Minister at the address below within 30 calendar days of this Notice. A copy of the request must also be sent to the Director of Environmental Services, Town of Perth. If there is no “request” received by 30 May 2011, the project will proceed as presented in the planning documentation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the application is available for inspection between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weekdays in the Planning Department at the Town Hall. Please call in advance to ensure that staff will be available to assist you. ALSO TAKE NOTICE that signed, written submissions shall be accepted by the Secretary-Treasurer prior to, or during the hearing and such submissions shall be available for inspection by any interested party. In addition, if a party, who is notified, does not attend the hearing, the Committee can proceed and the party is not entitled to any further notice of hearings.
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To determine the preferred solution for water treatment plant residue, a Class EA was completed under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The treatment plant residue is currently discharged directly into the Tay River. The municipality proposes to manage the residue using a geotextile membrane capture and dewatering facility located on site. Subject to comments received as a result of this Notice, and the receipt of necessary approvals and pending other sources of funding approval, the Town of Perth intends to proceed with the design and construction of this project. The project file is available for review at the following location: Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Tel: 613-267-3311, ext. 2233 Interested persons should provide written comment to the municipality on the proposal within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. Comments should
THE EFFECT of the proposed variance request would be to reduce the permitted front yard setback from 6m (19.6 ft.) to 3.04 m (10 ft.), to allow for the construction of an enclosed porch with a footprint of 4.88m x 2.44m (16’ft x 8ft’) at the front of the existing dwelling. THE SUBJECT LANDS are located on the south side of Church Street, are described as PT Lot 139 Pt Lot 140 Plan 8828 and are municipally known as 42 Church Street, in the Town of Perth. THE KEY MAP below indicates the location of the lands subject to the application for permission.
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Applicants currently holding a class DZ driver’s license will be given preference but training will be available. Only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Membership on Committees of the Council: 2011-2014 Term The Town of Perth invites citizen members to apply to serve on the Wilson Street Beautification Advisory Panel for the term 2011-2014.
All applications shall be kept on file for the term of Council. Those applicants not appointed in the initial process will be considered first in the event of a vacancy.
THE PURPOSE of the application is to request a reduced minimum front yard setback in the Residential Second Density (R2) Zone through a minor variance in accordance with Section 45 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended.
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A job-appropriate criminal records background check through the Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) will be required as a condition of hiring. Offers of employment may be conditional upon: a) provision of a valid Criminal Record Check which is acceptable and satisfactory to the Town of Perth; b) authorization to obtain a driver’s abstract for operating Town-owned vehicles; c) provision of proof of any certification, registration, license, or training that may be required; d) agreement to conform to all Town policies, and e) any other considerations that may be appropriate.
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Advisory Panel can be found on the Town’s website located at www.perth.ca, under the “News” section.
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To be eligible for consideration, applicants must meet the following criteria: - Hold a Grade 12 graduation diploma or equivalent - Be legally entitled to work in Canada - Successfully complete written, oral and physical tests - Ability to work in intense situations, including at heights in excess of 100 feet - Pass a medical fitness evaluation - Become Certified in CPR and First Aid - Reside in the Town of Perth or in close proximity
Please submit applications in resume form prior to 4:00pm, Friday, May 20th, 2011, to: Janice McFadden, Payroll Services 80 Gore St. E., Perth, ON, K7H 1H9 For further information contact: Fire Chief Steve Fournier 1881 Rogers Rd., Perth, Ontario, 613-267-5574 perthfirechief@perth.ca
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Weekend Celebration of Christian Musical Diversity
Films for the heart and soul Can you bear even more excitement after a royal wedding to end all royal weddings, the federal election to end all federal elections with the coronation of several party leaders, a hockey series that promises to extend into June or until the summer sun melts the ice, whichever comes first. Well, I hope your heart is strong enough to come to the four special short films we are showing this month. The first three raise some profound questions and the last one offers an equally profound answer to these questions.
Sunday, May 29 • 2 p.m. Flawed - 12 minutes in English. Written and directed by Andrea Dorfman. In this fresh, animated short film, the narrator deftly traces a budding romance, questioning her attractiveness and the uneasy possibility of love. Ultimately, Flawed is about whether the
narrator can accept herself, imperfections and all. God of Love - 19 minutes in English. Written and Directed by Luke Matheny. A lounge singer with a unique gift for throwing darts is fixated on a sexy female drummer who does not return his affections. When he receives a mysterious package of special darts, his destiny changes. This awardwinning comedic short film reminds us that what we want is not always the best thing for us! Brief intermission at 3 p.m. Seeding Dreams - 16 minutes in French with English subtitles. Written and Directed by Pierre Carpentier. A young boy and his inventive brother spend the night in the hospital in this charming short film from France. As they dream up adventures, which we see through animation, they recruit an unwitting janitor to help them play out their story. The Living Matrix - 24 minutes in English. Written by Greg
Becker and Harry Massey. Directed by Greg Becker. Why does the placebo effect work, and how can we access this self-healing ability of the body? Discover the new science of healing as Bruce Lipton, Lynne McTaggart, Edgar Mitchell and other leading researchers and health practitioners explain how quantum physics, energy fields and consciousness directly affect our health and well-being. Could we be more powerful than we ever imagined? The films are shown at the Myriad Theatre. There is a $2 donation that goes towards theatre rental. Different films are shown the last Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Don’t miss them. Bring your friends. Bring your opinions. Bring your own refreshments. Joel continues to supply popcorn with real butter. The coffee shop remains closed on Sundays. For more information, contact Jim Deacove at 613-267-4819 or fp@ superaje.com.
Saturday, May 28, 7:00 p.m.
Gospel Music By ‘Crimson River’ A Mix Of Fast Moving Southern Gospel Tunes Lyrics That Tell A Story And Heart Moving Ballads Asbury Free Methodist Church 144 Gore Street East, Perth 613-267-2345 Freewill Offering
Sunday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.
‘Bach Mass In B Minor’ By The Senior Choirs Of St. Paul’s United Church, St. James’ Anglican Church With Friends, Orchestra And Guest Soloists St. Paul’s United Church 25 Gore Street West, Perth 613-267-2973 Tickets $25 (For more information regarding specific concerts, contact individual churches)
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Interactive Vocal Contemporary Christian Music By ‘Edge’ And Toe-Tapping Music By ‘Celtic Heritage Fiddle Orchestra’ St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1 Drummond Street West, Perth 613-267-4213 Freewill Offering
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Archives asks us to release census info Many genealogists spend countless hours searching various sources of information for the one detail to complete pictures of the past. Sometimes it’s just simply luck but it usually involves many hours of dedicated work. The census of the past provided key links and although the data was fairly basic, they are irreplaceable starting points for many genealogists or those researching their family trees. Canadians are being asked again to
Recent local draw winners Perth Lions Club “300 Club” draw Winners in the Perth Lions Club “300 Club” draw for the week of April 7, 2011, were: Janice Burchell, H. and N. Cameron, Brent Coutts, Barrie Coutts and Linsey Barber.
complete a census. The basic form is mandatory. It will be delivered to each household in a yellow envelope. Census records are the single most important source of information to document the history of a country. Archives Lanark encourages each participant in the census to mark ‘Yes’ for question #10. A ‘Yes’ means your census responses will be available to family members and historical researchers, 92 years after the 2011 Census, in 2103. Only if you mark ‘Yes’ to this question will your census responses and family history be part of the historical record of Canada. In the opening message of the 2011 Census, the Chief Statistician of Canada says, “The census has always provided a portrait of our people and the places in which we live. The 2011 Census will continue this tradition.” Genealogists rely on such records from the past as reference tools in order that they too can provide pictures describing our heritage for today and for the future. Submitted by Archives Lanark.
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Transition Perth will be hosting another informative and inspirational film night. This month’s movie, Money As Debt, by Canadian filmmaker Paul Grignon, explains the history of the Canadian and international monetary systems and the unsustainability of debt-based economic growth. The film explains that monetary reforms such as barter systems and local currencies are much needed as alternatives to the flawed and unstable current system. In keeping with a commitment to building community resiliency, a discussion session focusing on local initiatives toward economic sustainability will follow the film. Please join us Tuesday, May 17, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Algonquin College, 7 Craig St., Perth. Light refreshments will be provided. For additional information contact Jennifer at jmartinedruker@ sympatico.ca. Submitted by Transition Perth.
Productions and Friends of the Stewart Park Festival to support the festival and keep it free. So don’t miss this evening of award winning country and bluegrass music and at the same time, show your support for the Stewart Park Festival. The final Songs from the Valley Concert – with Wells, Richard and Bytown Bluegrass – takes place on May 20 at 8 p.m. in the Studio Theatre. Tickets are $20 and available in person at Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. Perth, by phone at 613-485-6434 or online at www. ticketsplease.ca. (A convenience fee applies). For further information, call the Studio Theatre box office at 613-267-7469 and leave a message, or visit our website at www. studiotheatreperth.com. Studio Theatre is located at 63 Gore St. E. Perth, overlooking the Tay Basin. Submitted by the Studio Theatre.
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Something for everyone! • BBQ Fund-Raiser for Lanark Highlands Youth Centre • DJ/Karaoke provided by ‘Pirate of the Rideau’ • Practitioners of various Modalities offering Treatments, Readings & More… • Exhibitors: Native Products with Teaching, Jewellery, Baked Goods, Crafts & More... • Nia Demo at 1 p.m. with Sandra Collins www.NiaNow.com (Blending the essence of the Martial Arts, the Dance Arts and the Healing Arts), please feel free to join in • 50¢ per Stoney Creek Ice Cream Cone sold will be donated to “Grow with Books” • 10% off of everything in the Store – $SAVE$ even more on selected items througout (Beeswax Candles, Honey, Stuffed Olives, Musical Instruments, Educational Toys, Bead Kits, Candle Accessories, Woodstock Chimes, Quartz Crystal & Tibetan Singing Bowls, Bells, Incense, Liquid Smudge, Sage, Sweetgrass, Feathers, Crystals, Wands, Treasure Stones, Fossils, Inspirational Books, CDs, Tarot & Oracle Decks, DVDs, Leather Journals, Fairies, Angels, Rainforest Frogs, Artwork, Photo Cards, Mirrors, Banners, Scarves of various sizes & colours, Jewellery & More...we really are “SO MUCH MORE THAN A CANDLE STORE” • Visit our Beeswax Candle Making Shop – the home of Bee Glo
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Wells plays electric bass with the band and sings lead and harmony vocals. But he has also established himself as a performer in his own right. He grew up in Ompah and in 1989, established the celebrated Ompah Stomp. He has previously toured with his own band, but also enjoys performing as a single artist and songwriter. In 1994, he was inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame. Richard, although born and raised in Newfoundland, now makes his home in Ontario. A veteran performer, he took classical training in Montreal and has worked with some of the best Canadian country bands in the area, as well with many touring U.S. artists. He has been honoured by the New Brunswick Country Music Hall of Fame. Richard both plays and sings for Bytown Bluegrass. The Songs from the Valley series has been a co-operative venture between Studio Theatre
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For those who love bluegrass music, the final concert in the Songs from the Valley series should be a real treat. Featuring country artists Neville Wells, John Richard and the band Bytown Bluegrass, this evening will be a delight for all who love bluegrass, country, folk or alternative acoustic music. Bytown Bluegrass, of which both Wells and Richard are currently members, is an Ottawabased band (hence the name) who have consistently offered fans great acoustic music. Formed in 1974, they have been featured on most festival stages in Ontario and have made appearances in Manitoba, Quebec and New York State. In 1980, they were nominated for a Canadian Country Music Association award.
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And the Festival of the Maples winners are…
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The Lanark and District Maple Syrup Producers, in association with the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, hosts a maple syrup and pure maple products competition each spring before the annual Perth Festival of the Maples. Here are this year’s winners. Grand Champion Maple Producer: Springdale Farm,
Stephen Dodds, Clayton. Reserve Champion Maple Producer: Little Rideau Farm, Frank and Matthew Chaikowsky, Portland. Best Maple Syrup award: Providence Point, Rene and Jeanette Bosman, Lanark. Extra Light Maple Syrup 1st: Little Rideau Farm, Portland 2nd: Springdale Farm, Clayton 3rd: Providence Point, Lanark 4th: Jameswood, Lanark
Light Maple Syrup 1st: Springdale Farm, Clayton 2nd: Oliver’s Mapleworks, Perth 3rd: Little Rideau Farm, Portland 4th: Thompsontown Maple Products, Clayton 5th: Providence Point, Lanark Medium Maple Syrup 1st: Providence Point, Lanark 2nd: Oliver’s Mapleworks, Perth 3rd: Thompsontown Maple Products, Clayton 4th: Springdale Farm, Clayton
5th: Little Rideau Farm, Portland Stirred Maple Sugar 1st: Springdale Farm, Clayton 2nd: Little Rideau Farm, Portland 3rd: Thompsontown Maple Products, Clayton 4th: Ennis Maple Products, Balderson 5th: Providence Point, Lanark Soft Maple Sugar 1st: Springdale Farm, Clayton 2nd: Thompsontown Maple Pro-
ducts, Clayton 3rd: Providence Point, Lanark 4th: Little Rideau Farm, Portland 5th: Oliver’s Mapleworks, Perth Maple Butter 1st: Springdale Farm, Clayton 2nd: Little Rideau Farm, Portland 3rd: Providence Point, Lanark 4th: Thompsontown Maple Products, Clayton 5th: Oliver’s Mapleworks, Perth.
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Hillside Apartments: Secure adult building. Park-like setting. Studio, 1 and 2 bedrooms. Smoke and pet free. Visit: www.lanarkhillside apartments.com or call for details, 613259-2076.
PERTH: 2 bedroom, ground floor, at $675. 2 bedroom apartment, third floor, $735, parking included. Freshly painted. Non-smoking applicant only. No pets. First and last required. Available immediately. 613267-6980.
Large 1 bedroom apartment, downtown Perth. $720/month. Fridge, stove, utilities included. Please call 613-267-6115. Large 2 bedroom apartment on Foster Street. $650/month plus utilities. One parking spot included. Please call 613-267-6115. ONE BEDROOM APARTMENT TO SUBLET. 1425 Rosenthal Ave., Ottawa. Close to Carleton U, Algonquin and Experimental Farm. $789 all inclusive plus one parking spot. Available June 1, must qualify through Timbercreek Asset Management criteria, first and last required. Current lease ends Aug. 31, may sign new lease after that time. Contact dumaismessina@hotmail. com for inquiries. PERTH: 1 bedroom apartment and a bachelor apartment. Newly renovated. Includes fridge, stove, water and heat. No pets. 613-257-2338. PERTH: 2 bedroom apartment in clean, quiet, security building. Fridge, stove, balcony and closet space. Parking and laundry on premises. Available now. $720/month plus hydro. No dogs. 613349-9377.
SMITHS FALLS, Toulon Place. 2 bedroom apartment, $820, available June 1. Heat and hydro included. Attractive, clean, quiet, security building by County Fair Mall, laundry facilities, live-in superintendent. 613-2839650.
LOST & FOUND KEYS FOUND at boat launch, end of Lake Avenue, Carleton Place, Sunday May 1. Keys can be picked up at the Canadian Gazette office at 53 Bridge St. 613-2571303. Lost in downtown area of Perth on May 6. Pandora bracelet (two beads). Sentimental value. Call 613-2840409. Pictures, pictures, pictures! If you have left a photograph with us within the past year and have not picked it up, please do so. The Perth Courier, 39 Gore St. E., Perth, 613-2671100.
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Private, modern, fully equipped cottage for rent on Leggatt Lake, 40 minutes west of Perth. $625 weekly. Call 613-335-2658 for details. RESORTS & CAMPS
OFFER: Loveseat. You pick up. 613-2672444. OFFER: Reader’s Digest condensed books. 613-264-2762. REQUEST: Drum set for young boy. 613267-6698.
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PERTH: Large two bedroom apartment. Great location. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, hot water and parking included. $885/month. Available May 1. IS YOUR OBSESSION Please call 613-264- with food running your life? We can help. 0002. Overeaters Anonymous meetings held every PERTH: One bed- Thursday, 7 p.m., Salvaroom second-floor tion Army Family Cenwalkup apartment. tre, 40 North St., Perth. Close to downtown. Inquires: 613-264Fridge, stove, heat, hot 5158 or 613-259water and parking in- 5536. cluded. $575/month. Specializing in Home Protection Plans Available May 1. Please call 613-264- LIVING WITH OR • Spiders • Ants & Earwigs • Mice NEAR a drinking prob0002. • Cluster Flies • Bed Bugs lem? Contact Al-Anon PERTH: Second-floor or Al-Ateen, 613-267www.trulynolen.ca 2 bedroom apartment 4848 or 613-267CL24112 in older home. Easy 6039. walk to downtown. Large lot on Tay River. Parking. $598 plus COMING EVENTS hydro and gas heat. References. 613-2682432. PERTH: 10 Craig St. 2 bedroom apartment in quiet, clean, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking and laundry included. $756/month plus utilities. Available immediately. 613-2835996. SHAMROCK APARTMENTS. 2 bedroom apartment. $830/ month, includes heat and hydro. Available April 1. 613264-8380.
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Happy 70th Birthday Dad, Grandpa
CORRIGAN: JOHN LEO
Peacefully, with his family by his side, at Fairmount Home, Glenburnie, on Monday, May 2, 2011. Leo Corrigan, in his 91st year (formerly of Brewer’s Mills). Beloved husband of 59 years to Vera McIlroy. Loving father of Francis (Pat) Corrigan of Perth; Christine (Steve) Dixon and Shaun Corrigan (Wanita Seguin), all of Kingston; Sherry (Mac) Halladay of Elgin. Predeceased by his parents, Michael Corrigan and Loretta Smith, as well as brother Michael Corrigan. Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren, Cindy (Brock) Coutts, Becky Corrigan, Michael (Amber) Corrigan, Ryan (Laurie) Dixon, Stephanie (Ben) Kellar, Lauren Dixon (Stuart Kelly), Tamarah Corrigan (Martin Kaczmar) and Brittany Corrigan and great-grandchildren Lilie, Joshua and Evelyn Dixon and Dawson Corrigan. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the SCOTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 27 Main Street, Elgin. Memorial service in our chapel on Friday, May 6 at 11 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to Fairmount Home, Glenburnie, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. The family would like to thank the staff of Fairmount Home, with special thanks to the staff of 2 South for the loving care given to Dad over the past seven years. www.scotlandfuneralhome.com
Keith McMunn May 14, 2011
With Love & Best Wishes Always From Your Family
Please submit resume to Bob Winter, CA by email at rwinter@nephinwinter.ca , by fax 613-283-5926 or by mail to 12 Russell St east, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 1E8
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Joan & Keith Bullock
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At the North York General Hospital, Toronto on Friday, April 22, 2011 at the age of 69 years. Glenda was the daughter of the late William and Enid (Allan) Ferrier and wife of the late Benjamin John Gergely. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Amy Gergely and brother Jim Ferrier of Toronto. The service was held at the graveside in the Scotch Line Cemetery on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at 3 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth.
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Formerly of Dartmouth, N.S., died peacefully following a brief illness, Jan. 15, 2011, in Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. He was born in Halifax on Nov. 29, 1925 to Reginald Frederick Hayward Hynes, formerly of Tilt Cove, N.L. and Eliza Jane (Jean) Huelin (Hynes) of Port-auxBasques, N.L. He was the second son and is predeceased by brothers Niles and David and survived by brother Peter (Carol), who resides in Calgary. Warwick was married to Lynette (nee Griffiths) for 27 loving years. He is survived by his three sons: Gary Patrick (Cynthia), Victoria, B.C.; Kevin Warwick (Valerie), Wyndam, Maine; and Jeffrey Michael (Thelma) of Ottawa, Ont.; his grandchildren, Jamie, Jill, Marjanna, Colin, Erin and Bryan; and great-grandchildren, Mary and Liam. A memorial service is planned for Friday, May 20, 1 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 17 D’Arcy St., Perth, Ont., K7H 2T9. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 613-267-2023, firstbaptist churchperth@gmail.com.
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Stanzel Arnold R. ‘Arnie’ Stanzel Unexpectedly, on Thursday, May 5, 2011 Arnold ‘Arnie’ Stanzel at the age of 79 years. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Ann ‘Libby’ (Smith) Stanzel. Cherished father and grandfather of Brenda (Bob) Daviau and their girls Emily and Sarah and Chris (Janet) and their children Connor and Julia. Dear brother of Shirley Bolton, Darlene (Don) Bennett and Beverly (late Dan) Findlay. Arnie will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, all his family and many friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Monday, May 9 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters or fund of choice would be appreciated.
Jean Langstroth Burchell (nee Meek) On May 6, 2011 at Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, in her 91st year. Wife of the late RearAdmiral H.G. Burchell. Predeceased by her sister Elizabeth Mellow of Uxbridge. Beloved mother of Jim (Mary) of Peterborough; John (Elizabeth) of Montague Township; Jean (Ian Buchanan) of Kanata and Cindy (Dennis Bearzatto) of Stittsville. Cherished grandmother to Jason Burchell of Montague Township; Sarah Buchanan (Andrew Hahn) of Bayfield; Michael Burchell (Bette) of San Francisco; Kymberly Burchell (Derek Manlow) of Kitchener; Rebecca Buchanan of Ottawa; James and Jennifer Bearzatto of Ottawa. Loving aunt to Elizabeth McMahon(Michael) of Lakefield; Leigh Mellow (Susan) of Ennismore, and grand-niece Laura McMahon of Ottawa. Survived by five precious great-grandchildren; Makayla, Andraya and Nicola Hahn; Madeline Manlow and Savannah Burchell. The family is so grateful for the fine care provided by Dr. Drummond and the staff at P&SFDH. Celebration of Life service to take place in the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road on Thursday, May 12 at 12 noon. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to The Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W., Perth, ON, K7H 2K1, would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.colefuneralservice.com.
Buchanan G. Derrill Buchanan In hospital in Perth on Monday, May 2, 2011, in the presence of his loved ones, Derrill Buchanan (co-owner of The Hill General Store, McDonalds Corners) at the age of 64. Loved son of Mary (Ferguson) and the late Glenn Buchanan. Cherished husband for 42 years of Phyllis M. (Cooper) Buchanan. Dearly loved father and grandfather of Steven and Leslie and their girls Abigail, Jillian and Sarah, Tracy and her daughter Paige Tallman and Jeffery Buchanan. Derrill was predeceased by his brother Brian. He will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Brenda Buchanan, mother-in-law Freda (late Howard) Cooper, the Cooper family: Rowie (Lynda), Pete (Betty), Reg (Virginia) and Bill Cooper. He will be fondly remembered and forever missed by his ‘other family’ the band Buck 50. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre at the General Campus or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Derrill’s family wish to express their sincere thanks to Dr. Ross McLean and the nursing staff of the 3rd floor of the Perth Hospital for their care and compassion. CL24449
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the orioles began sampling the upturned fruit cups. Maybe it’s the season or possibly the fact that these birds are known to have a sweet tooth. At any rate, these Baltimore orioles have been going bananas over oranges. Now that we’ve seen the antics of these birds on this new food, we’ve ordered a commercial oriole feeder. The literature says that it really attracts orioles in the same way hummingbird feeders lure in those little buzzers. If this is so, our orange cups will fill in until the juice dispenser arrives. Again thinking ahead, I hope our orioles don’t start a trend and start pilfering the orange trees when they go south to spend the winter.
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bring a tear to your eye, and the music will bring back memories of just what it felt like when you heard it the first time…was it only yesterday? Come and join your friends and neighbours for a warm and wonderful evening with the Men and Women of the Tay. As an added bonus, the chorus will be joined by the joyful sounds of the St. Paul’s Handbell Choir with golden oldies and more. There is no charge, but donations will be accepted.
this beautiful bird is short and sweet. A blaze of colour and a burst of song and the Baltimore oriole leaves you wanting more. It was because of such a desire to observe these so-called golden robins to a greater degree that we began putting out strands of string and other nesting material for them. No longer confined to flashes and glimpses, our orioles could be seen for minutes on end carefully pulling out the various strands and carting them off to their nests. With such a continued trail of evidence it was not too difficult to follow them to the construction site of their woven bag-like cradles. Fastened to the end of a long dropping branch, the sturdy tight-knit structures can withstand the whipping winds through several summer and winter seasons. With their nests all but complete it seemed our daily close-up sightings of this trim orange and black beauty were all but over. Then, in what I called a stroke of genius and as everyone else referred to as just plain luck, I fastened the two halves of an orange on twigs near the Tell Mama performed during the ‘Help us Build a Bridge Bash’ on April 15 at the Perth Civitan Hall. The remaining nesting material. To event raised $10,244.27 to rebuild a washed-out bridge on a walking trail in Murphys Point Provincial Geoff Davies photo my surprise, within a few minutes Park.
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All claims against the Estate of STEPHEN WILMER STROME, deceased, who died on February 20, 2011, late of 1326 Drummond Con. 1, RR 1, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C3, must be filed with the undersigned by May 24th, 2011; thereafter the assets of the Estate will be distributed having regard only to those claims then filed.
All claims against the Estate of MEGAN DAPHNE FRIEND, deceased, who died on February 8, 2011, late of 6 Market Square, Apt. 3, Perth, Ontario, K7H 1V7, must be filed with the undersigned by May 24th, 2011; thereafter the assets of the Estate will be distributed having regard only to those claims then filed.
DATED at Perth, Ontario, this 29th DATED at Perth, Ontario, this 29th day of April, 2011. day of April, 2011. GREG W. ANDERSON Barrister & Solicitor Ten Market Square Perth, Ontario, K7H 1V7 613-267-9898 Fax: 613-267-2741 Solicitor and Estate Trustee
Notice to Creditors and Others IN THE ESTATE OF Charles Cecil Foster. ALL CLAIMS against the Estate of Charles Foster, retired bricklayer, late of the Town of Perth who died on or about the 2nd day of April, 2011, must be filed with the undersigned by the 2nd of June, 2011, after which date the Estate may be administered having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED AT PERTH this 27th day of April, 2011. SCOTT B. HUGHES BOND & HUGHES Barristers and Solicitors 10 Market Square, Perth, ON, K7H 1V7
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8:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pancake Breakfast Hosted by Beckwith Irish Minor Football 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Lilac Lunch & Bake Sale at St. Paul’s United Church BBQ at Centennial Hall (11 – 2 p.m.) 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Horse Drawn Wagon Rides Down Lilac Lane 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Ham & Bean Supper Hosted by St. James Centennial Hall LIVE ENTERTAINMENT 12:00 – 3:30 p.m. - Valley Rovers • 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Johnny Spinks ALL DAY Craft Market, Children’s Games & Activities, Various Garage Sales, Restored Antique Vehicle Display, Silent Auction, 50/50 Draw, Children’s Bike Parade FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE 613-257-1539 OR CORA NOLAN FROM THE CENTENNIAL HALL 613-283-3789
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Vegas-bound gymnasts set to take on the world National squad, top coach call Perth home BY GEOFF DAVIES
Kasey Whalen, 16, of Almonte, and her teammates are stepping up their training regimens for the aerobic gymnastics world championships in July. The national and provincial squads, both Perth-based, are recently back from competing in Washington, D.C., and Brazil. Geoff Davies photo
Internationale Gymnastique’s coach training program. That’s more than any other coach in Canada or the United States, she said. Not bad for someone who first learned aerobic gymnastics from books and videos. Saltos first opened in 1997, and since then Miller has grown the club to include about 150 athletes training in various gymnastic disciplines, hip-hop dance, and cheerleading. They hail from all over the region, from Lombardy to Lanark. But, Miller admits, the aerobic stream is her primary focus, and has been for some time. Aside from the five-girl national squad, Miller also trains a younger quartet of provincial competitors. In fact, she’s recently back from a trip to Washington, D.C., with them all in tow. The provincial squad – consisting of Hannah Adrain, Tessa
O’Collin, Chloe Lynn and Gillian Bentley – and the national team went, along with three U.S. clubs, to what Miller describes as an “invitational, workshopstyle event”. More than just a fun adventure, it also afforded the girls an opportunity to practice on a proper, competition-quality gymnastics floor. Made of hardwood planks on top of springs, these can cost as much as $25,000, so none exist north of the border, Miller said. The trip was especially important for the five preparing for the world championships, as they got direct feedback on their performances from qualified judges. “Normally, you don’t speak to the judges,” said Miller. With a trip last November to Brazil, for the national squad to compete at the Pan-American games, Miller has logged a lot of miles lately.
“In order to get good competition, we have to travel outside of Canada right now,” she said. There, all five finished in the top 10 of their category, qualifying them for the Las Vegas event. In the past, no more than two of Miller’s athletes have qualified, a fact that adds extra weight to this year’s accomplishments. With so much athletic prowess, it’s no wonder the girls developed a fan-club while overseas: a small pack of Brazilian boys, who would chase them around, armed with only an English dictionary. “I was starting to get in bodyguard-mode because they were getting a little harassing, but it was entertaining…they kept singing Justin Bieber songs, because, of course, Justin Bieber is Canadian,” Miller said. “There’s a lot of craziness when travelling with five teenagers, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”
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Community calendar of events To advertise a non-profit com- p.m. Tickets are $5 and there will munity event, e-mail events@perth be refreshments at intermission. courier.com and we would be hapSaturday May 14 py to include it in the Community • Jim Burr and Sam Hopkins Bulletin Board as space allows. will perform a blend of soul, blues, jazz and R and B at the Thursday, May 12 Upper Rideau Branch of the Roy• The Riverview Seniors are al Canadian Legion in Westport holding an elections meeting at from 8 to 12 p.m. Call 613-273-3615 1 p.m. at the Perth-Upon-Tay for information and tickets. • The Knox Presbyterian Church branch of the Royal Canadian in Westport is hosting the ‘Voices Legion. • The Active Seniors Koalition of Joy’ gospel choir, featuring (ASK) hosts shuffleboard at Wat- spiritual, jazz and gospel music sons Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. at 7:30 p.m, with refreshments Bring a brown bag lunch. Call to follow. Tickets are $10 at the Wordsmith in Westport, or call 613-259-5447 for information. • The Stewart School will be Joyce at 613-273-6200. • The Asbury Free Methodist presenting Anne of Green Gables at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 and there Church is hosting a fundraising will be refreshments at inter- dinner and celebration of talent at 5 p.m. and again at 6:30 p.m. mission. • Film Night International Tickets are $12 and are limited, so will present Winter in Wartime, people are encouraged to reserve a film from the Netherlands, early. Music will begin at 6:30 p.m. which is rated 14A. It will be and a free will offering will be shown at Premier Cinemas in taken for the concert. For more Smiths Falls and tickets are $10. information, call Nola at 613-267Call 613-267-1224 or visit film 3260 or Vivian at 613-267-1142. • The Rideau Trail Association nightinternational.blogspot.com is meeting the Kingston Club on for more information. the trail to take over the 40th Friday, May 13 anniversary End-to-End Relay. • The Stewart School will be pre- This will be a short level-two walk senting Anne of Green Gables at 7 to meet the Kingston Club on the
trail and walk back out to Lally • The Women and Men of the Homestead. For information, call Tay are presenting an Oldies Margaret at 613-264-0057. but Goldies Concert at St. James Anglican Church at 7:30 p.m. The Monday, May 16 hand bell choir from St. Paul’s • Bingo will be held at the Upper United Church will be the special Rideau Branch of the Royal guests. Free will offerings will be Canadian Legion in Westport. accepted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and bingo starts at 7:30 p.m. Prizes include Wednesday, May 18 patio furniture worth $500 and • PDCI senior art students will the bonanza is $150. A canteen showcase their work at the Old and popcorn will be available. Brown Shoe Factory building. A portion of proceeds will go to the Sunday, May 15 students, and the remainder will • St. Paul’s United Church in go to charities such as recent fire Franktown will be holding a victims in the community, KEVA Hymn Sing of Remembrance and and Champions Foundation. Celebration. There will be special • There will be a meeting for those music by Arlene Quinn, Terry who wish to volunteer with this Bernicky, pianist Denise Croteau year’s Kilt Run at the Links O’ and others. Please join us on Tay Golf Course at 5:30 p.m. This this occasion and help St. Paul’s year’s race will take place on July continue its good works. Light 2 at 6 p.m. • John McKenty, local educator refreshments to follow. For more information, call Anne Tokaruk and writer, presents the classic at 613-257-1755, or Jennifer Butler story of Canada’s own CCM bicycle, and the Canada Cycle and at 613-257-4345. • The Rideau Trail Association Motor Company, with a flashback is holding an anniversary relay on cycling in the Perth area in the from Lally Homestead to Narrows late 1800s - the subject of his just Lock Road. Participants are ask- released book. The event will be ed to meet at 9 a.m. and to bring presented by the Perth Historical insect repellent. This is a level Society (www.perthhs.org) at the two, 12-kilometre hike. For infor- Perth Museum (11 Gore St.) at mation, call David at 613-264-9075. 7:30pm. A tooney fee applies.
Thursday, May 19 • The Perth and District Breast Cancer support group (The Butterfly Fan Club) will hold a meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Perth Family Health Centre (33 Lewis St. Perth). • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) is hosting shuffleboard at Watson’s Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call 613-492-0291 for information.
Saturday, May 21 • The Perth and District Horticultural Society is holding a Giant Perennial Plant Sale at the Stewart School gymnasium from 8 to 11 a.m. The sale will help fund community projects such as the Junior Gardeners Program. All plants are from members’ own gardens and are exceptionally large and healthy.
Wednesday, May 25 • The Rideau District Museum and Seasons of Westport are presenting a fashion show and lunch called Fashion Then and Now at The Cove in Westport at 12 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at The Cove, Seasons of Westport and the town office. The event will also feature displays, prize draws and door prizes.
PDCI class lives la vie en rose Perth and District Collegiate Institute’s senior French immersion class went on a field trip to Montreal on Friday, May 6. The students left the school at 7 a.m. and arrived in Montreal at McGill University’s main campus. The students were split into two groups where they received a tour of the grounds. The students learned about the many courses, activities and programs offered at Big Blue McGill, as well as a bit about the history of the school and some of its famous alumni. After the tour, the students travelled to Old Montreal where they had lunch and some free time to discover the area. Early in the afternoon, the students participated in a scavenger hunt that was arranged by a Montreal tour guide. The scavenger hunt took the students in and around the Old Montreal area, where they identified landmarks and learned about Quebec culture and the history of the city of Montreal. Everyone received free drinks and prizes upon completing the activity. The students ended their day at an interactive theatrical restaurant in Old Montreal. The students heard a live musician and participated in singing, dancing, and speaking with francophone actors while enjoying a traditional meal. All in all the class had a great time in Montreal learning about the culture. PDCI’s soccer season has begun for the year. So far the teams have played against the Carleton Place and Smiths Falls teams. The senior and junior girls’ teams have also played Almonte, but the senior and junior boys’ teams have had to postpone their games against Almonte due to weather conditions. The next games to be played will be against Notre Dame and St. John’s this week. Have a great week, Blue Devils!
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The Snow Road Snowmobile Club presented a $1,050 cheque to the Canadian Cancer Society during a fundraising breakfast on April 9. This is the second year the club has made a large donation in support of the society and its Relay for Life. From left, Suzanne McFarlane, Eleonor Devlin, Bev Ladurantaye, Lorie Ryder, Sandy Ryder, Lyle Conroy and Morley Wark. Cheque holders are SRSC president Ruth Wark and Joan Lindhop. Submitted photo
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TAKE NOTICE that Tay Valley Township has received zoning by-law amendment applications which were deemed to be complete applications on May 6, 2011.
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in the Council Chambers located at 217 Harper Rd to consider the following items, proposed site-specific amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 02-121 on:
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• approximately 0.15 ha of land situated in Part Lot 9 Concession 5 in the geographic Township of North Burgess and located at 409 Tully’s Way Rte D. The purpose of the amendment is to change the zoning from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Limited Services Residential (RLS-101). The effect of the amendment would be to allow for the construction of a dwelling 31 m from the lake and a garage 52 m from the lake with a reduced north side lot line setback of 3 m, on a lot with access by private road.
Cars: 08 Prius, 116 kms; 08 Taurus, 113 kms; 07 Aveo, 67 kms; (5)07 Charger, 153-204 kms; 06 Malibu, 126 kms; 06 Taurus, 103 kms; 06 Magnum, 164 kms;06 G6, 145 kms; (2)05 Focus, 169-306 kms; (2)05 Impala, 86-267 kms; 05 G6, 86 kms; 05 Civic, 88 kms; 05 300, 278 kms; 05 Sentra, 94 kms; 05 Altima, 92 kms; 05 Sonata, 169 kms; 05 Sonata, 169 kms; 05 3, 126 kms; 04 SRX, 187 kms; 04 Malibu, 105 kms; 04 Lancer, 120 kms; 04 Epica, 83 kms; 04 Sonata, 167 kms; 04 Impala, 139 kms; 04 Taurus, 213 kms; 04 Maxima, 144 kms; 03 Protégé, 227 kms; (3)03 Impala, 189-248 kms; 03 Civic, 204 kms; 03 Intrepid, 150 kms; 03 Gr Am, 191 kms; 03 Altima, 150 kms; 03 G35, 210 kms; 03 Protégé, 199 kms; 03 Focus, 118 kms; 03 Camry, 211 kms; 02 Century, 212 kms; 02 Jetta, 274 kms; 02 Intrigue, 132 kms; 02 Gr Am, 123 kms; 02 Corolla, 141 kms; 02 Altima, 171 kms; 01 Maxima, 201 kms; 01 Malibu, 246 kms; 01 Accord, 109 kms; 01 Focus, 193 kms; 01 Forester, 230 kms; 01 Saturn, 50 kms; 00 Cr Vic, 199 kms; (6)00 Impala, 158-238 kms; 00 Accord, 202 kms; 99 Civic, 249 kms; 99 Accord, 277 kms; 99 Firebird, 105 kms; 99 Maxima, 260 kms; 99 Civic, 264 kms; 99 Taurus, 135 kms; 99 Cavalier, 155 kms; 98 S70, 228 kms; 98 BMW 3, 170 kms; 98 Intrigue, 253 kms; 97 Maxima, 253 kms SUVs: 07 Compass, 111 kms; 07 Trailblazer, 182 kms; 06 XL7, 127 kms; 06 Equinox, 103 kms; 05 Equinox, 163 kms; 05 Murano, 104 kms; 05 Santa Fe, 122 kms; 05 Explorer, 146 kms; 04 Liberty, 137 kms; 04 Explorer, 210 kms; (2)04 Santa Fe, 118-138 kms; 04 Liberty, 99 kms; 04 Rendezvous, 62 kms; 03 Murano, 203 kms; 03 Liberty, 112 kms; 03 Cherokee, 142 kms; 02 Liberty, 186 kms; 02 Blazer, 192 kms; 02 4Runner, 279 kms; (2)00 Cherokee, 211-235 kms; 98 Pathfinder, 254 kms; 92 Suburban, 463 kms Vans: 08 Montana, 105 kms; 07 Freestyle, 138 kms; 07 Quest, 77 kms; 06 Montana, 139 kms; (2)05 Freestar, 141-156 kms; (2)05 Montana, 124-208 kms; 04 Freestar, 148 kms; 04 MPV, 121 kms; 04 Montana, 187 kms; (2)04 Venture, 92-125 kms; 04 Caravan, 216 kms; 03 Econoline, 234 kms; (2)03 Caravan, 85-133 kms; 03 Windstar, 230 kms; 02 Ram, 61 kms; 02 Odyssey, 160 kms; 02 Express, 288 kms; (3)02 Caravan, 159-220 kms; 02 Montana, 185 kms; (2)02 Venture, 145-248 kms; 01 Astro, 136 kms; 01 Caravan, 182 kms; 00 MPV, 136 kms; 00 Montana, 150 kms; 99 Lumina, 250 kms; 99 Express, 131 kms Light Trucks: 06 F250, 167 kms; 06 Sierra, 114 kms; 05 F150, 138 kms; 05 Sierra, 177 kms; 04 Dakota, 123 kms; 04 Titan, 211 kms; 04 Sierra, 133 kms; 04 F150, 190 kms; 03 Sierra, 227 kms; 03 F150, 119 kms; 02 Ram, 252 kms; 02 Silverado, 374 kms; 01 Dakota, 218 kms; 00 Sierra, 210 kms; 98 F150, 223 kms; 96 Ranger, 144 kms; 95 Sierra, 341 kms Heavy Vehicles: 00 GMC C6500, 120 kms; 92 Freightliner Boom, t/a, 227 kms; 91 IH 2574 Snowplow, 304 kms; 91 Volvo Snowplow, 294 kms; 87 IH Cab & Chassis, 183 kms Trailers: 21’ tagalong, pindle hitch, t/a, tilt, air brakes; 08 HH Utility; Steel Homemade Float; Homemade Car Carrier; 08 Haulmark Cargo; 00 Trub LS1 Utility; 91 Normand 5th Wheel Camper; 10 Brimar DT7 Dump; 00 Reefer; 09 Homemade Car; 97 Jayco Camper Recreational: New 2010 PGO Scooters; 88 Cador Fishing boat; 88 Triton KMV boat; Sundowner Boat Misc: Davtair Truck Box; Easy Kleen Pressure Washers; Bobcat 763, 1175 hrs; Tennant 285 Sweeper; Buckets, Posthole auger, pallet fork new attachments for any Skidsteer loader; Case MX110 tractor, 5046 hrs; 10 Nedland Rolloff Trailer; (6) Nedland Rolloff Containers; JD 4x2 Gator, 1306 hrs; (4) 06 Clubcar Electric Golfcarts
• approximately 0.17 ha of land situated in Part Lot 12, Concession 2 in the geographic Township of South Sherbrooke and located on O’Brien Lake Lane. The purpose of the amendment is to change the zoning from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Limited Services Residential (RLS-102). The effect of the amendment would be to allow for the future construction of a dwelling 30 m from the lake with a reduced rear lot line setback of 5.5 m on a lot with access by private road. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the above item. In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Clerk’s office prior to the day of the meeting. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Tay Valley Township before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council for Tay Valley Township to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Tay Valley Township before the by-law is passed, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.
We are supporting the CHEO Foundation again this year and we are looking for donations of vehicles, ATV’s, trailers, lawn mowers, etc. All proceeds will go to the CHEO Foundation. Please contact Hunter at 613-774-7000 if you are interested.
THE SUBJECT LANDS are not the subject of any other applications under the Planning Act.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION including a copy of this notice is available through the Clerk’s office during regular business hours from Monday to Friday tel: (800) 810-0161 or (613) (267-5353). DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 9th Day of May, 2011. ROBERT TREMBLAY, CLERK, TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP
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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago
Conlon Farm site short of space
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embers of town council and the general public were told last week there isn’t enough land at the Conlon Farm site to include a new ice arena. There would, however, be enough land for a complete complex if the town could purchase an adjacent 13 acres of land which is owned by Code Felt. Mayor Lowell Yorke is a partner in Code Felt. Representatives from Cumming-Cockburn and Associates, which is undertaking a study of the site, said at a public meeting last week that only about 20 acres of the 40-acre Conlon Farm site can be fully developed. The preliminary report shows two senior soccer fields, one ju-
nior soccer field, one practice field and three ball diamonds on the site. There would also be room for a clubhouse with storage space, lockers and an office room. Also shown was a multi-purpose gym-
nasium room. It was initially hoped the Conlon Farm location would provide enough space for a major recreational development, including a new ice arena. The representatives from Cum-
A nostalgic look at yesteryear
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he latest in a long string of hockey celebrities to confirm his guest appearance at the Jaycees’ Hockey Night here on May 17 is Red Storey, famed National Hockey League player and noted referee. Red is rated among hockey’s most entertaining and humorous speakers. Special master of ceremonies for the gala banquet will be Terri Kietly, well-known sports commentator of radio station CFRA, Ottawa. Besides Red Storey, the constantly growing roster of guests scheduled to appear in Perth on May 17 includes King Clancy, Ralph Backstrom, Bill Cowley, Don Murray, Gip Bradley and Les Douglas — while many others still remain to be heard from. Bill and Bun Cook have said they hope to get here, and a fair showing is expected of members of the old Perth Blue Wings.
Local veterinarian plays host to “pet” wolf Perth veterinarian Dr. Ralph D. Fish literally let the wolf in the door on Tuesday when provincial police asked him to take custody of a full-grown timber wolf, the “pet” of a man who was remanded one week in county jail following a plea of guilty on charges of breaking and entering.
Bank of Montreal to undergo alterations R.T. Parks and Sons Ltd., local contractors, have been awarded the contract to carry out extensive alterations to the Bank of Montreal’s Perth branch, J. Harold Moore, the manager, has announced. Mr. Moore said the alterations will be started at the beginning of May and are expected to be completed by mid-September.
Accommodation scarce Tourist accommodation is being booked very rapidly this year, says Mrs. Graydon “Jo” Keays, Perth Chamber of Commerce receptionist. Many lodges are in fact virtually booked up solid for the entire coming season, so that some difficulty is encountered even at this early date in making reservations for a period longer than two weeks.
Les Douglas continues winning ways in Napanee Milt Dunnell, sports editor of the Toronto Star, says that Les Douglas, former big leaguer now coaching Napanee in amateur hockey, may give Montreal’s Toe Blake a tussle for honours in winning consistently. Blake grabbed the Stanley Cup five times before the Black Hawks knocked him off. Napanee has held the OHA intermediate ‘A’ title for three consecutive seasons — and is in the final again this year. The Napanee club has another distinction. It is the only OHA champion from last season that has a chance to repeat.
petition — single girls between the ages of 18 and 26 — are now being sought from Ottawa and eastern Ontario, and girls are asked to write for entry forms to the Miss Ottawa Pageant, 46 Elgin St., Ottawa. Those who compete in the Miss Ottawa Pageant will be judged on personality, talent, health and beauty and intelligence. Contestants may be either amateur or professional and talent may include a talk on the competitor’s career.
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Blair - At Grace Hospital, Ottawa, on April 21, 1961, to Bonar and Donna Blair, a daughter, Janet Ardel. Harvey - At the GWM Hospital, on April 26, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Healthy pickerel population Gerald Harvey of Perth, a son. McGonegal - At the GWM Hosin Mississippi Lake pital, on May 1, 1961, to Mr. and Results of a fisheries survey cur- Mrs. Bernard McGonegal of RR rently being carried out on Mis- 2, Perth, a son. sissippi Lake by Ontario’s Department of Lands and Forests point DIED to a “healthy” pickerel population, Donohoe - At the GWM Hospibiologist Blair Dawson said on tal, on Wednesday, April 26, 1961, Wednesday. Dawson, at the same Matthew J. Donohoe, in his 80th time, admitted it was too early yet year, husband of the late Edith to know the full picture. Farrell. While some 1,200 pickerel have Liddle - At the Civic Hospital, Otbeen netted and fin-clipped so far, tawa, on Saturday, April 22, 1961, many scale samples and other William E. Liddle, in his 77th year, data remain to be analyzed before beloved husband of Ida Affleck. this figure will have its true sig- Nichols - At the Four Winds Hosnificance. pital, Perth, on Sunday, April 30, Tea room changes hands 1961, Agnes Isabel Yuill, in her Perth Tea Room, operated by 81st year, beloved wife of Abner Chris Moskos at 19 Gore St. E., Nichols. has been sold to Peter Boretos, of Nicholson - At the Four Winds Carleton Place, The Courier was Hospital, Perth, on Thursday, informed today. After more than April 27, 1961, Harold C. Nichol30 years in the tea-room business son, in his 59th year, beloved hushere in Perth, Mr. Moskos said band of Viola Robertson. failing health forces him to look Quinn - Suddenly, at his residence, Perth, on Saturday, April for lighter work. 29, 1961, Thomas Anthony Quinn, Perth girls offered chance to in his 76th year, beloved husband of Mary Ann O’Donnell. become Miss Canada Taylor - At the Four Winds HosFor the first time ever, Perth pital, Perth, on Sunday, April 30, girls will have a chance to com- 1961, Joseph Martin Taylor, in pete for the Miss Canada title this his 70th year, beloved husband of year. Announcement has been Pearl Duffy. made that a Miss Ottawa Pageant Walroth - At the Four Winds Hoswill be held to select a contestant pital, Perth, on Wednesday, April from the Ottawa and eastern On- 26, 1961, James Wesley Walroth, tario area to compete in the Miss of Fallbrook, husband of the late Canada Pageant to be held at Bur- Gertrude Thompson. lington, Ont. from Aug. 7 to 12. The preceding was originally The Miss Ottawa Pageant will be published in The Perth Courier of held on June 8 and 9. May 7, 1986 as the “25 years ago” Entries for the Miss Ottawa com- news.
ming-Cockburn said interest groups and members of the general public who were polled indicated soccer fields and ball diamonds as having priority over a new arena. A new arena, the small crowd was told, was at the bottom of a lot of people’s lists. “You’re putting in soccer fields which are needed, you’re putting in ball diamonds which are needed, I agree, but you run out of room, there’s no room for expansion,” commented Lyle Conroy. It must be noted the presentation last week was a preliminary plan for the area. It was suggested by the Cumming-Cockburn representatives that the 20 acres of land that cannot be used for major development could become a nature area including a pavilion area. Due to the physical restraints of the property, Conroy wondered if the municipality should even consider developing the land for recreation. “That’s a very valid criticism,” noted Coun. Bill White, chairman of the municipal recreation committee, “and it’s something we would have to look at.” “It’s a very nice site for developing outdoor activities,” stated a spokesperson for Cumming-Cockburn. The next stage in the study will be addressing alternatives for the site. One comment on the initial proposal for the property was that it would be a “dead horse” during the winter months without an arena. It had been suggested the location could be used for cross-country skiing and, during development, a small hill could be formed for tobogganing.
Three Buoys to continue with its proposal after taking into consideration that environmental provisions built into the houseboats exceed most federal and provincial regulations. The government of Ontario has also reviewed the proposal from an environmental and resource management point of view and has given assurance the project can be developed in an environmentally accepted manner. He also commented that the Township of North Burgess, the area where the project will be developed, has confirmed that the proposal complies with zoning and other requirements, and has granted approval to proceed. McMillan also took into account the fact that Three Buoys Houseboat Vacations has a proven record of responsible operation in other locations across the country. McMillan, in making his decision, also took into account that more than 80,000 pleasure craft use the Rideau lakes annually and 57 additional units would constitute an insignificant increase. The Rideau Canal authorities are also confident that the additional traffic created by the houseboats can be adequately accommodated. “I think there’s going to be a few problems with some cottagers, but we hope to minimize this situation in the future,” said Kayser. “Our records indicate that 10 to 15 houseboats will stay within the immediate area, but the remainder will depart for places further down the Rideau waterway.”
Three Buoys receives federal approval
Close to 500 delegates from United churches throughout Ontario will be meeting in Perth on May 22 for a three-day Bay of Quinte Conference. Delegates from Brockville to Pickering and from as far away as Algonquin Park will be in Perth to hear the Dean of the Faculty of Religious Studies at McGill University, Dr. Donna Runnals, speak on the promise of Shalom (Peace). The focus of the conference is a discussion between the conference members on the stand of the United Church of Canada and a variety of contentious issues. Dr. George Richardson, pastor of St. Paul’s United Church in Perth, stressed the conference would not be discussing nuclear arms in conjunction to peace, but rather the conflicts that face society.
The controversy surrounding Three Buoys Houseboat Vacations, as to whether or not they could get federal approval to operate on the Rideau Lakes, was put to rest last week with an announcement from the minister of environment. Tom McMillan announced on April 30 that he fully endorsed the plans of Three Buoys Houseboat Vacations to begin operation of 57 houseboats from its Muskrat Bay location. “We are very pleased and excited about this decision,” stated Larry Kayser, general manager of Three Buoys Houseboat Vacations. Since the project was announced last year, the operation has come under considerable public scrutiny, especially from The Big Rideau Lakes Cottagers Association. The association was engaged in several unsuccessful attempts to have Three Buoys banned from using the Big Rideau Lake as a base for its operation. “Now that we have a formal goahead we are looking forward to working with the more rational element of cottagers,” noted Kayser. “The Rideau system is a resource that has to be shared.” Kayser also noted that many cottagers along the Rideau lakes feel they have gotten a raw deal because of McMillan’s announcement, but he believes their attitude might change once the project is underway. The minister of environment based his decision of allowing
Bay of Quinte Conference held here
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Hermer - At the GWM Hospital, on March 28, 1986, to Norman and Donna Hermer of RR 3, Perth, a daughter, Jennifer Mary. Janowski - In Toronto, on April 17, 1986, to Victor and Debby Janowski, a son.
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Boland - At York Central Hospital, on May 1, 1986, Christopher Stanley Boland, beloved husband of the late Agnes Eta Bruneldsen. Roberts - In hospital, Perth, on Thursday, May 1, 1986, M. Olive Whyte, in her 83rd year, beloved wife of Bill Roberts. The preceding was excerpted from the front page of the May 7, 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.
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Historical society presents John McKenty May 18 will include how the CCM brand, one of the best known names in bicycles in Canada, fit into the full picture of the bicycle story. The bicycle went through several evolutions in its early days, before developing into the machines that we know today. By the late 1880s and early 1900s, it was a principal mode of transportation and was the basis of many recreational clubs, especially for women. It could be said it was the start of their emancipation. This is McKenty’s third book. His first, Square Deal Garage was about the arrival of the automobile in Perth, and the connection to the James Family. This generated McKenty’s second book, Follow the Crowd which was
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about the James Family itself. This third book is a progression in McKenty’s work on the James Family businesses and the effect they had in early Perth. McKenty is originally from Peterborough, but has been a resident of Perth for a number of years. He has degrees from Queens University and the University of Western Ontario. He was an English teacher before becoming principal of St. John’s High School at its new location on the Scotch Line. In addition to his writing, McKenty’s interests include family, curling and antique cars. He is also quite involved with the local Heritage Fair as well as the Stewart Park Festival.
Classic Theatre Archives Lanark launches Festival nominated its North Elmsley Rural School Book and celebration vacations, to either stop in for a day in Perth on their way or, alternatively, to take the short one-hour journey to Perth during the course of their Ottawa vacation. “The National Capital Region has a lot to offer, but just outside the reach of Ottawa is this magical area of wilderness, heritage, and arts and culture, and the Classic Theatre Festival is proud to be a part of what we feel is a growing effort to promote this area as a place where people might want to spend a day, a weekend, a vacation, or even move here,” says Smith, who is also active as a board member with the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce and the newly-formed Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization. After the awards ceremony on May 12, Smith returns to a busy schedule of preparation for the summer season, which will feature the bewitching romantic comedy, Bell, Book and Candle, playing July 8 to 31, and the comedic chronicle of a marriage, The Fourposter, from August 5 to 28. Both shows are at a new venue this year, the Mason Theatre, a wheelchair-accessible facility with free parking, located at Perth and District Collegiate Institute (13 Victoria St.), in Perth. Theatre-goers have only a few more weeks to take advantage of the festival’s Early Bird Special, a 10 per cent discount on all tickets bought by May 31 (those who do so will receive a voucher redeemable for the dates of their choice closer to summer). Tickets can be ordered at 1-877-283-1283, online at www.classictheatre.ca, or in person at Tickets Please, 39 Foster St. Submitted by the Classic Theatre Festival
Mary Lou Brankin
Bike Rodeo returns in time for cycling season Following the wildly successful Perth Bike Rodeo in 2010, the event returns to Conlon Farm Recreation Park in Perth on Sunday, May 15. Once again, it’s a perfect opportunity to bring the whole family out for a day of fun, while having your bicycle checked in time for the cycling season. Sport X will conduct bicycle safety assessments and we will give away free helmets to children in need. Come out and test your riding skills on the Perth Police obstacle course, measure your sleuthing abilities in a piratethemed treasure hunt, by bike, around the recreational complex and enjoy one of the many
activities available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Perth Bike Rodeo also includes a BBQ by the Perth Fire Department (fire trucks will be onsite blowing up tires). There will be face painting, Jess Kiddin the clown with balloon twisting, and dozens of great prizes, including two new bicycles, gift certificates and passes to all kinds of childfriendly activities. This is a free event. Cyclists of all ages are welcome – just bring your bike, helmet and a water bottle. Adults must accompany children on the treasure hunt. Submitted by Perth & District Chamber of Commerce.
Police are investigating after reports of an abusive unknown woman calling Ottawa-area businesses asking for donations. The woman identifies herself as working for the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority or the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation, but both bodies deny any affiliation. “The person uses inappropriate language and gets angry and tries to pressure these managers of businesses…making them feel guilty,” said Charles Billington, a spokesperson for the conservation authority who also works closely with the foundation. “That’s not how anybody who’s in the business actually does business.” The first reported calls were made on Monday, April 18, to high-profile business in Ottawa. Billington said these included “a very well-known restaurant and a high-profile entertainment venue.” Billington said neither conservation group solicits donations by phone, so anyone receiving such calls should report it to police immediately. Fraudulent calls like this could have serious repercussions for charities, he said. “This sort of activity does no one any good and it puts a bit of a chill on the charitable giving of good folks in the valley.” Police are asking for help with this ongoing investigation. If you receive such a telephone call, please help us by reporting it to the Ottawa Police Service Call Centre at 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 (ongoing investigation Report # 11-108350).
The Board of the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area has two vacancies.
New Location
Call for Proposals
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
Sunday, May 15 11:00 a.m. - Worship service and Sunday school multi-age program. Nursery available. Coffee hour Friday mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please check the website for info on youth group, Bible studies and other ministries, www.standrewsperth.com. Audio loop system • 613-267-2481 A warm welcome to all!
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Interested parties can obtain an application form from the BIA office at 34 Herriott St., 613-264-1190, dhpbia@superaje.com Applications must be submitted by noon on May 24, 2011. Submissions will be considered at a meeting of the BIA nominating committee on Thursday, May 24, at 3:30 p.m. in the Kent Room at the Town Hall.
First Baptist Church
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
St. James The Apostle Anglican Church
Rhine-Danube River Cruise
Drummond & Harvey Street 613-267-1163 • www.superaje.com/~stjamesperth
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May 15, Third Sunday a er Easter 8 a.m. said BCP Eucharist 10 a.m. Contemporary Family Service: All hear and sing the story of Jesus together! 1st Tuesday and 3rd Thursday of the month: Messy Church starting with family supper at 5:30 p.m. 2nd Saturday: Community Dinner: 4:30 - 6 p.m. Come and join us!
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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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Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church
144 Gore St. E., Perth www.asburyfmperth.com Everyone is welcome!
25 Gore Street West Rev. Alan P. Boyd, M.A., Th.M. Director of Music: Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O
Sunday, May 15 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Community Dinner Saturday, May 21 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org
“I have called...I have stretched out Proverbs 1:24 my hand...” 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
Exciting Asbury Free Methodist Church
St. Paul’s United Church
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COME AND JOIN US AT: This magnificent vacation includes a deluxe cruise that reveals the best of Europe along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers. Enjoy a canal cruise past Amsterdam’s 16th-century merchant houses and through the impressive Main Danube Canal. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge past the legendary Lorelei rock. Also, see the sights with Local Guides in Cologne, Bamberg, Passau, Grein and Vienna.
Sunday, May 15 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Class. 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: “Meeting Jesus: Nicodemus” (John 3: 1-21) Nursery provided; all welcome. Wednesday, May 18 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Next Community Dinner Saturday, May 28 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Need a ride? 613-267-2023
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We are looking for volunteers who are BIA property owners or BIA business tenants who are willing to attend regular meetings and get actively involved in projects. Board members will sit until the next municipal election in the fall of 2014. A BIA handbook is available on request.
Telephone: 613-264-8000 E-mail: maryloubrankin@bellnet.ca
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The principle function of the BIA is to improve business by improving the physical environment in downtown Perth, and through the development of special events, promotion and advertising.
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The Stewart Park Festival is looking for a restaurant or caterer who can provide a Sunday brunch in the Crystal Palace during the festival this July. Applications must be returned by noon on May 27, 2011. An application form and detailed terms and conditions can be found at stewartparkfestival.com or by calling 613-264-1190.
final production of the North Elmsley book. The handsome hardback collectors’ book is a limited edition priced at $45 (plus $15 postage). Copies of this book and its predecessors are held in the National Library and the Ottawa Library for reference. Books are available for purchase at Archives Lanark, located at 1920 Concession 7, Drummond Centre, or contact Irene Spence at 613-267-2232 to reserve a copy. The Archives is open Friday, May 6, Saturday May 14 from 1 a.m. to 3 p.m. The summer hours begin May 20-21 when the Archives will be open every Friday and Saturday until October. Submitted by Archives Lanark.
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On Friday April 29, Archives Lanark launched its fourth book in their series of the history of local rural schools. The book covers the eight early rural schools of North Elmsley, covering the history of each, class photos, some school registers, early teacher accounts and much, much more. The Archives started this extensive project about five years ago by advertising for people to donate information, stories, photos, accounts, etc. to the collection. These materials were then organized and volunteers became responsible for the varying geographic areas. Irene Spence, one of the volunteers for the Archives and founding member, took on the
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As the Classic Theatre Festival prepares to launch its exciting second season of professional summer theatre in Perth, Artistic Producer Laurel Smith will be off to Ottawa on May 12 for an acknowledgement of the company’s success in its 2010 inaugural season. That evening, the new Ottawa Convention Centre will play host to Ottawa Tourism’s annual awards dinner, where the Classic Theatre Festival will be among the nominees in the Best New Company category. “A big part of our mandate with the Festival is to promote Perth, Lanark County and Eastern Ontario as a destination of choice, and we were thrilled to find out we were nominated as best new company by one of the province’s largest tourism organizations,” says Smith, who notes the Festival last year drew some 3,700 visitors, more than 70 per cent of them tourists. The festival currently engages in a wide range of marketing and community outreach activities designed to attract visitors, from the distribution of some 50,000 season brochures that highlight upcoming plays as well as Perth accommodations, restaurants, and shopping experiences, to television spots on U.S. PBS television stations. In addition to cross-promotion with local events such as the Garlic and Stewart Park Festivals, the CTF is also organizing a wide range of community nights intended to benefit local and regional groups and service clubs. Among the CTF’s new outreach tools this year is an online booking engine hosted by Ottawa Tourism, which will encourage those who are already Ottawa-bound on girlfriends’ getaways, family trips
The Perth Historical Society is dedicated to learning about and popularizing our history. It is a forum for discussion and celebration of our rich area culture and heritage. The meetings are open to the public, on the third Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m. in the gallery of Matheson House, home of the Perth Museum at 11 Gore Street E. in Perth. A $2 fee applies for each meeting. For further information, contact Ellen Dean at 613-264-8362 or David Taylor at 613-264-0094. Visit our web site at www.perthhs.org for additional information about us and other facts related to Perth. Article submitted by the Perth Historical Society.
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The Perth Historical Society invites everyone to its May 18 meeting to welcome local writer and educator, John McKenty. For this meeting, we return to our discussions of topics of historical significance and the connections to Perth. McKenty’s presentation will be about his latest book, Canada Cycle & Motor Company: The CCM Story. McKenty will tell us how he came to write this book and the path he followed to its completion. He will also talk about CCM’s history, its origins and the development of the CCM bicycle. He will tie the story of that particular make with the history of the bicycle, both locally and across North America. This
Sunday Communion Services, May 15 9:00-9:55 a.m. N.I.N.E. Worship (Nursery & Children’s Church available.)
Message by Pastor Phil Hamilton 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Message by Rev. Alan Adams: “Risk and Adventure With Jesus
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THANK YOU! The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the 2011 Festival of the Maples Committee, businesses, organizations and individuals whose participation made the event a success! Thank You To Our AAA Sponsors
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3M Canada Inc., Albany International, Barnabeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Independent Grocer, Brown Shoe Company of Canada Inc., Canadian Tire Associate Store, Carolina Retirement Suites, Crainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Construction Limited, Crain & Schooley Insurance Brokers Ltd. & Financial Corporation, Don McAdoo Construction Ltd., Finnigan Insurance/Aviva Insurance, Kenneth W. Smith, Barrister & Solicitor, Lanark Leeds Home Builders Association, Lyleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Old Fashioned Fudge, Perth & District Portable Toilet Rentals, Perth KIA, Jade Transportation Services, Ryan Communications, Rideau Pipe & Drilling Supplies Ltd, Tackaberry Sand & Stone Ltd.
Thank you to all who donated to our raffle draw, Sweet and Sticky welcome packages & The Imagination Station Ground Waves, The Mill Store (Perth), The Beachhouse Massage and Bodywork, Classic Theatre Festival, Farrell Hall, Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Table, Studio Theatre, The Salmon House (Westport), Pinecone Gifts (Westport), Bell Soap, Brownleeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Metro, Foodsmiths, Barnabes Your Independent Grocer, Attention to Detail, Mahon Pools & Spas, Tanning and Billiards, Re/Max Riverview Realty, Timber Run Golf Course, Mapleview Golf Course, Perth Golf Course, Stone Cellar Restaurant, Mexicali Rosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Perth Restaurant, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reillyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Goodwood Oven Ltd., Fiddleheads Bar and Grill, Old English Pub, 1000 Island Playhouse, The Running Goat, Sweet Peach, Dragon Moon, Streve, Balderson Kids, Shear Perfection, Elysium Fashion Boutique, Shadowfax, The Word, Bookworm, Decorating by Design, Joâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothes, Classy Cuts, Marks Work Warehouse, Fall River Fashions, Country Tole Creations, TD Canada Trust, Brown Shoe Company of Canada, Bioped Kanata, The Fudge Lady
Thank You to our Safety Square participants Municipal Drug Strategy Committee, Perth Police, Victims Assistance, Insurance Bureau of Canada, Perth Waste Management Committee, Shrinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Klown, Perth Fire Department, Emergency Planning, OPP, Lanark County Crime Stoppers, Lanark County Community Justice, Assaulted Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotline, Red Cross, Drummond North Elmsley Fire Rescue, Cliffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auto Parts
Thank You to our volunteers and those who donated time, talent and product Jill Walters, Ellen Waller, Laurie Hall, Roland Speuhler, Ron Farrell, Gord Cowie, Jonathon Hooper, Sandy Mutart, Alex Hallam, Megan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Kirsten Coughler, Melonie Sibbett, Tony Hendricks, Margot Hallam, Casey Buchanan, Rob Trembley, Margy Brady, Dora Church, Ted Church, Sheri Mahon-Fournier, Tamara Walker, Braden Klock, Elva Fair & Girl Guides of Canada, Youth Action Kommittee (YAK), Max Keeping, John Chatwood â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jack 92.3 FM, Brian Perkin â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lake 88.1 FM, Mike Purdon-Ennis Carpentry, Paul Carson-Carson Farm Supply, Luke McLenaghan-Perth Planing Mill Supply, Rob Ferrier-Laser Electric, Darwin Code-Code Construction, Don Mallach-Malloch Construction, Andy Kelford-Oakes Towing, Dick Stanton-Lambden Window & Door, Jim Doel-Jade Transportation, OMYA, Springdale Farm, The Botham Family, The Perth Courier, Judy Brown, Paul & Mary Lou Pospisil, North Lanark Health Centre, Elite Engraving, Dorothy Linden, Jenny Ross, Margot Rothwell and Marianne Roberts.
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Jack McTavish, Jack Wright, Tressa Oliver, Brian Perkin, Mike Alberty, Rick Hannah, Greg Hallam, Rebecca Wissler, Marguerite Roberts, Kirsten Coughler, Chamber staff members Carol Quattrocchi, Madeline Bouvier, Jordan Kennie
Thank you to all residents who had to make special arrangements for parking and access to their homes for the day. A special Thank You to the Perth Police and to the Town of Perth for their assistance. Thanks to the Downtown Merchants, Vendors and the Entertainers!
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Saturday, May 14 12-1:30 p.m. 516 Christie Lake Rd. $234,000 Directions: from Perth follow Christie Lk Rd. for about 3 km, property on right. Unbelievable good value for this home & 12 acre property - 2 storey board & batten constructed house built in 1892 & solid as a rock - house has had everything imaginable updated, renovated or replaced including lath & plaster removed & drywall put in place, new oak kitchen with breakfast bar, both full baths updated, all plumbing, wiring (100 amp service), oil furnace & oil tank, all new thermopane windows & steel exterior doors, most flooring replaced, enclosed 3 season south facing sun room, wett compliant woodstove, lots of closets & storage space added - laundry on same level as bedrooms, master has attached office or nursery room - side door entrance into mud room - 12.9 Acres consists of some open, some planted pines (30-35 years old) & some mixed bush - great gardening potential! MLS# 091191601530800. Hostess: Sheri 613-812-1215
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SUNDAY, MAY 15 • 11:30-1:00 p.m. • 394 Kenyon Rd. $249,900 Directions: Scotch Line (Cty. Rd. 10) right on Otty Lk North Shore Rd. follow to Kenyon Rd. to #394. What a lovely setting, sits up on a little knoll with beautiful 6.84 Acre grounds & wooded area surrounding it - excellent access on paved road only 10 minutes to downtown perth - this 1536 square foot log bungalow has seen many updates & renovations completed in the past few years - very bright & cheery interior with the log walls exposed - new flooring throughout most of both levels - beautiful fieldstone fireplace with pine mantle highlights the spacious living room - country sized eat-in kitchen has loads of counter & cupboard space & has a new counter top & built-in dishwasher - main level laundry, 2 bedrooms & 4 piece bath finish off the main level - lower level is almost finished including family room with exterior access, bedroom & recreation room (could be 4th bedroom) - 24x24 det. MLS# 091191101021304 Hostess: Sheri 613-812-1215
Country privacy, 13.5 acres less than 10 minutes from Perth. Full 2 storey, 2000+ square foot farmhouse, pine floors, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, woodstove in living/dining room area, country-sized kitchen, main-floor laundry/mud room, storage, detached powered workshop many updates & renovations, high efficiency propane furnace, central air. $354,900. Call Joanne Bennell, 613-812-0505 OR Barbara Shepherd, 613 326-1361 NEW LISTING - EDGE OF TOWN
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Sunday, May 15 • 1 - 3 p.m. Directions: from Perth take North Street out over the railroad tracks for 1 kilometre - property on the left. $229,000 - 2 minutes from downtown Perth, this completely renovated sidesplit offers more than 1600 square feet of quality living space on a mature landscaped & wooded 2.86 acre lot. Perfect for a home business or large family. MLS# 782546 Bob Ferguson (C) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca
97 acre hobby farm featuring a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom stone home with walk-up attic and renovated kitchen, detached double garage, barns with 7 box stalls/tackroom and steel machine shed. Beautiful land within 7 kms of Perth, very private. $469,900. MLS #792261. Call Christian Allan for more details 613-207-0834
$209,000 - Get set for summer - 2 bedroom, 4 season cottage on the south shore of beautiful dalhousie lake - 100 feet of clean shoreline at your doorstep with great swimming, fishing & boating - level, private, pretty lot featuring mature trees & split cedar rail fence - room for friends & family with spacious family room & dining room with patio walkout - curl up on cool nights by the wood burning fireplace or airtight woodstove while enjoying the beautiful view - cottage living made convenient with full kitchen, 3 piece bath, drilled well, large bedrooms, bunkie, lakeside decking, electric baseboard heat & easy access - approximately 20 minutes to Perth and an easy commute to Ottawa! MLS # 791631.
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$369,000 - Country living conveniently located on the edge of town - truly stands out with beautiful curb appeal, well manicured grounds, man-made pond in backyard - 12-year-old custom-built bungalow with 2+1 bedrooms & 2 full baths features open concept living - fireplace in living room, central air & central vac, attached triple car heated garage - fully developed lower level with huge family room, large bedroom, free standing gas fireplace, bar area and plenty of storage - high speed internet available, garbage & recycling pickup, underground dog fence. MLS # 791886 Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 • andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
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17 Alvin St. $195,000 perfect central location for this 2+1 bedroom bungalow - features include efficient gas heat & central air, large L shaped living/dining room with maple hardwood floors, spacious front foyer with closet, lovely updated kitchen with new maple cabinets & side door entrance to concrete walkway, patio door to private rear deck & yard - master bedroom has a wall of cupboards & storage, 4 piece bath & 2nd bedroom on main level - lower level sees a nicely finished family room with corner gas fireplace, a large bedroom & great workshop/ storage area - maintenance free exterior with vinyl siding, boyd block accent at front, some new windows, aluminum soffit & fascia & eavestroughing - newer front steps & decking - no neighbours to the rear of the property - very quiet area - walk to downtown & golf! MLS# 092103007016000. Sheri 613-812-1215
106 Drummond St., E., Perth $275,000 - if a large country sized home, with country charm and character set on a country sized “intown” lot appeal to you....Then look no further!! Perfect size for a large active family. Spacious rooms on all levels of this 3 or 4 bedroom home. Excellent closet and storage space, ash hardwood floors all through the main level with pine finishing on most of the walls. The kitchen is large enough to accommodate a long kitchen table with lots of area to move around it. Generous amount of cupboard & counter space as well. Back foyer provides excellent access in from the double sized paved driveway, then leads to the main floor laundry and 3 piece bathroom then into the kitchen. The large “L” shaped dining/living room provides loads of room to arrange your furniture however you would like. Inviting front foyer has a nice pine rail leading to the upper level. Large bedrooms on the upper level, each with closets and the master has a built-in dressing table & drawers & is finished in pine as well. The basement area is partially finished and could be used for a 4th bedroom or family room area. Efficient gas heat & hot water and there’s central air as well. MLS# 092101002501100. Sheri 613-812-1215
4495 WATSONS CORNERS Rd., McDonalds Corners $ 189,900 - very lovely 1 ac lot overlooking a mature maple bush in the heart of Lanark Highlands just south of the hamlet of McDonald’s Corners. There are an incredible number of features that will put this home first on your list to see including: main flr: gleaming maple flrs & patio door in spacious living room, pine accented four season sunroom, generous cupboard, counter space, a wonderful centre island with extra sink & breakfast bar, pocket doors plus built-in appliances in the kitchen, dining room has 2 windows, updated & fresh 4 pce bathrm. Lower level: family rm/bedroom has 2 closets & walk-in storage, utility/laundry is huge with big work table, workshop has lots of built-in shelving, centre work bench & outside access. Lots of fun for the whole family outside from the deck & pool area to the hot tub “cabana” area. Good storage buildings for wood, pool & patio stuff, lawn & garden toosl & then there’s the drive shed building for all the other things. New shingles 2008 MLS# 094000403506000. Sheri 613-812-1215
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6071 Hwy. 43 - $266,000 - Absolutely fantastic home for you and your family! Has been extremely well maintained and cared for by the current owners and it’s waiting for you. This 4 bedroom home is ideal for an active family. The features include a master bedroom to die for, with Juliet balcony, built-in cabinets & cupboards and a gorgeous ensuite bath, lovely hardwood floors and ceramic in many of the rooms, golden oak cabinets, newer counter top and an efficient 5 ft island/breakfast counter in the spacious kitchen, newer bay window in bright living room, separate formal dining room with terrace door to rear deck, pickwick pine & a lovely corner gas fireplace highlight the cozy lower level family room, separate den/office, bright laundry & storage area plus a large utility/storage room also. The double attached garage is insulated and drywalled. The gorgeous inground pool has stairs as well as a ladder and a lovely concrete patio and wrought island fencing around the perimeter. Efficient gas heat & hot water. Paved driveway with turnaround. Located only 2 minutes to Perth. MLS 0919980201960700. Sheri 613-812-1215
234 Bernice Cresc., Chaloa Acres North $ 318,000 - Desirable residential neighbourhood of Chaloa Acres just a couple of minutes to downtown Perth-beauty, warmth & value in this custom built 3 bedroom 1400 square foot bungalow-features include new oak flooring in lbing, dining, hallway & master bedroom, ceramic completed in kitchen, 2 bathrooms & foyer, laminate flooring in other 2 bedrooms-both levels are bright & airy-lower level with spacious family room with patio door walkout to backyard-main bath with 1 piece molded tub unit & oak vanity, 3 piece ensuite bath with shower-laundry/2 piece bath on lower level-storage area is insulated & drywalled & positioning of window & additional door would be conducive to an extra bedroom-paved double drive, central air, central vac, iron removal water treatment system, nicely landscaped. MLS# 091990802040400. Sheri 613-812-1215
Spacious 4 bedroom Penthouse Condominium - enjoy beautiful sunsets from your own private rooftop patio. Flooded with sunshine and spectacular views on 3 sides. $250,000. MLS # 770335. Call Andrew Rivington, Cell: 613-812-3280
$275,000 - Huntingdon Green Perth’s luxury condominium backing onto the Tay River only minutes from the core of historic Perth and Perth Golf Club - this 2 bedroom unit is located on the ground floor with two walkout patio doors.
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$359,000 - 15 km. east of Perth. Room to grown in both house & property with this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow. Hardwood & tile floors, fully equiped custom oak kitchen with island opens into dining area and spacious living room with patio doors to the back of property. Large family room above double attached garage. Full drive-in/walk-out basement for those large recreational toys or create additional living space. Front porch overlooks pond. MLS# 774774. Bob Ferguson (C) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca
Wonderful family home fronting on the Tay River only 3 kms from Perth. 3+2 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms incl. en suite, sun room, in-law suite with separate entrance, appliances included, double attached garage, new shingles (2010), new HE propane furnace (2009). $349,000. MLS# 785059. Christian & Norene Allan, 613-207-0834
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If You‛re Selling A House $319,000 - This Victorian brick home has been tastefully updated & renovated but still maintaining the character & charm of the period. High ceilings, hardwood floors, oversized trims & moulding, and generous sized principal rooms are just a few of the prominent features. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
$549,000 - This 1817 stone home has been tastefully renovated and restored – approximately 3220 sq. ft., the home features 10’8” ceilings, pine & hardwood floors, original heritage 12&24 pane windows, deep sills with working interior shutters, oversized trim & mouldings and a gorgeous dream kitchen.
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Character and Convenience: Spacious, 3 bedroom brick bungalow ideally located on a quiet street 2-3 blocks from downtown core and Rideau Canal. Excellent layout with charming countrystyle kitchen and gorgeous dining/living room with crown molding, red-oak flooring and wood-burning fireplace. New windows (2010). Single car detached garage. $234,500. MLS# 785761. Norene & Christian Allan, 613-812-0407
BURGESSWOOD – Light and bright, elevated ceilings, lovely, welcoming and spacious 5 bedroom home 2 on upper level and 3 on lower walkout level along with full bath and family room - on a pretty and private 2.81 acre lot in this wonderful community only 10-15 minutes to Perth. Separate dining room or another bedroom on upper level. Many updates. 200 acres of recreational land and 4,000 feet of gorgeous waterfront for residents. $328,900. Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
$469,000 - Perfect Big Rideau setting, sandy frontage, level lot, million-dollar sunsets. The 76x224 foot lot has a well appointed 2 bedroom bungalow featuring a covered verandah overlooking the lake - newer family room addition. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123
$599,000 - Three Wishes! A phenomenal view, pristine shoreline and privacy. This is lakeside living at its best on the beautiful North shore of Otty Lake. Excellent year round access, within 10 minutes of Heritage Perth and an easy 1 hour commute to Ottawa makes this 3 + 1 bedroom 2 storey home with fully developed walkout lower level, a must-see for those in the know. Hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, beautifully updated kitchen with ceramic backsplash, lakeside deck via kitchen patio doors, gorgeous terraced stone work and walkway leading to stone patio at water’s edge. Plenty of room for family and friends with finished lower level featuring kitchenette, large family room and full bath. Double detached log garage with full 2nd level perfect for storage or workshop. Lovely shoreline with rocky pebble/sandy base and good depth just off shore. Great boating and swimming. Live the dream on Otty Lake. MLS # 091191101024800. Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 • andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
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$219,000 - 121 Flat Rock Lane, Otty Lake. Under 10 minutes to Perth with great road access & spectacular sunsets. Well maintained 2 bedroom cottage with 4-pc. Bath and maple flooring in living and dining area. Large glassed-in sunporch overlooks the lake. Windowed attic could convert to third bedroom / sleeping loft. Septic system & lake water. Building raised and re-supported (solid & level)! Call to view. MLS# 742574 Bob Ferguson (C) 613-812-8871 www.bobsperthhomes.ca
Privacy, 140 feet of wonderful waterfront, low maintenance 3 bedroom summer or year-round home. So many extras – efficiency plus – heat pump and masonry fireplace; boathouse with sleeping accommodation, storage, hot tub; garage and workshop; boat ramp; automatic generator, etc. Glorious glassed and screened summer room for relaxing and entertaining. Call now for showing - $349,900. Call Barbara Shepherd Cell – 613 326-1361
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$271,900 - Live on the Rideau! Within minutes of Perth and Smiths Falls - excellent year round access - private park-like setting, level natural shoreline providing great boat access into the rideau system - wooded, landscaped grounds, paved driveway - energy efficient & low maintenance 3 bedroom bungalow - very reasonable taxes for this waterfront home - large family room addition, modern oak kitchen, attached single garage with plenty of storage space - lake water system for plants & lawns - sit back on the lakeside deck & enjoy nature in your backyard. MLS 787272 Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 • andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
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