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Perth woman charged On June 2, 2011, at approximately 12:30 a.m., police attended an apartment building on Herriott Street regarding a neighbour dispute. A 23-year-old Perth female was A crowd of kids gets introduced to Lightning McQueen, the aptly-named tortoise, during a presentation by charged with mischief and will Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo at Maple Grove Public School on June 4. Geoff Davies photo appear in Perth court on June 27, 2011.

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Celebrating the centuries Planning underway for Perth’s 200th birthday BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Perth’s 200th birthday might still be five years down the road, but plans are already well underway, says the Town’s deputy mayor. “This is everybody’s birthday,” said John Gemmell. “This is a major event.” Perth will turn 200 years old in 2016, and Gemmell said the first celebration will likely take the form of Perth’s annual Polar Bear Plunge, which takes place Girls’ birthday wish gives boost on Jan. 1. to The Stewart School playground project. 3

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From there, a myriad of festivities will happen throughout the year. Everything from a “nightshirt walk” (a nighttime parade where townspeople are encouraged to come out in their pajamas) to possibly getting the Snowbirds Demonstration Team to come to town for a performance is on the tentative list. Gemmell said he knows some ideas are a little ambitious, but right now, the plan is to get everything on the table before determining what’s in and what’s out.

“At this stage, we’re looking at everything,” he said. The celebration isn’t just for the town, Gemmell also said. When the Perth Military Settlement was founded in 1816, land grants given to settlers included portions of what is now Tay Valley Township, Drummond/North Elmsley, Beckwith Township and Goulburn, now part of Ottawa. The Perth committee aims to work with each area to plan events, Gemmell said. Ideally, a total of 200 individual events will take place in all areas See ‘Celebrating’, Pg. 3

As of Sunday night, Montreal’s postal workers joined the rotating strike that is moving across the country. Montreal’s postal workers will be on strike for 24 hours, while trying to form a collective agreement with Canada Post. In the Ottawa Valley, it is business as usual for Canada Post offices, a message that Iris Doran, president of Tri-Town Local Union 627 had for the public. “People can still mail things and do business with Canada Post,” he said. Doran said the reason the rotating strike was chosen was to make the negotiating process as painless as possible for the public. “We didn’t want to go out on strike in the first place,” he said. “This is less hurtful to the public.” He said he has not been informed of any potential strike date for Tri-Town Local Union 627, which services Perth, Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. Doran said the union has made another proposal to Canada Post’s management and is awaiting their response. Doran said the key issues the union is negotiating include the replacement of their current sick leave system, which includes accumulating sick days, with a short- and long-term disability plan, wages and improving and expanding public postal service jobs in communities.

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Kathy Anderson is an awkward 24-yearold blonde girl from Perth who waitresses at a Fran’s diner location in Toronto. @Kathsport, meanwhile, is a rising star of the Twitter-verse. She makes music videos about sports, and she dances, raps, croons, auto-tunes, and strums for an audience of thousands of online viewers. Sometimes these videos make it up on the Jumbotron at Rogers Centre, or into the Blue Jays’ locker room. Sometimes they go viral on YouTube, with upwards of 50,000 hits. Hard to believe these two personas are actually one person. Except, as she sips her green tea on a patio near Perth’s Stewart Park, her old-school, white-andblue Jays cap kind of gives her away. She “dabbles” in piano and plays guitar, which she only learned “to impress boys,” she says. She got a degree in acting from Toronto’s Ryerson University, but realized it wasn’t quite her thing. She’d much rather watch baseball all day. The Blue Jays are her favourite team, along with the Sens, the Phoenix Suns, the Toronto Raptors (“it’s hard to say Raptors…they’re just not going to do well”), and any squad from Boston. But the first time she served any Jays players at Fran’s – starting left-handed pitcher Ricky Romero and catcher J.P. Arencibia – she didn’t recognize them. “I served them for like an hour,” she recalls.

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“I knew they looked familiar, but I just didn’t put two and two together until I saw the receipt print out. It said ‘Ricardo Romero’ and I just turned purple.” So she had a seat at their table. “I asked them to Google some songs that I had done and then their jaws dropped. They were like, ‘you’re that girl!’” Yup, she’s that girl: the one who sang Boston Celtic Nate Robinson’s tweets; who dressed as a basketball backboard to confess her fear of Blake Griffin; who asked Charlie Sheen how the Red Sox could recover from a 2-10 slump. (Answer: “by winning.”) Most recently, she starred as Annie, complete with red dress and ginger wig, rolling in a field of dandelions to profess her love for Toronto pitcher Brandon Morrow. There’s a reason for that. Romero came back to the restaurant one day after seeing “Blue Jays Rap 2.0”, the sequel to the original that started her cyber-career. Everybody loved it, he said, except for one guy. He’s really sad you didn’t mention him, so you have to make one just for him. So, she did. The rest is history. Believe it or not, there are some legitimate ambitions driving Anderson’s movie-making. She wants a show, or a part on a show, or anything where she can be in front of a camera, in the creative driver’s seat, and talking, joking and/or singing about sports. In other words, pretty much what she’s doing now, but with a big enough See ‘Perth’s @Kathsport’, Pg. 3

A wicked wit, a sharp musical sense, and a double dose of quirkiness make Kathy Anderson’s “songs about sports” a hit with players and fans alike. Under the Twitter alias of @Kathsport, this Perth native is learning to harness the power of social media to get her where she wants to be: in front of a TV camera, or at least on the Blue Jays’ JumboTron. Submitted photo

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Perth hires Jeff Keays as administrative assistant BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

projects, worked with Business Improvement Area committees and is now putting the finishing touches on a new dog park in Ottawa. He has also done financial and budget work. “I wear a ton of different hats,” he said. Keays said working in the Somerset ward has also given him experience working with the concept of heritage, which will be a great asset in Perth. “There are a number of heritage property and districts,” he said about Somerset. “I know that’s really important to the town of Perth and it’s an interest I share, too.”

Keays also ran for mayor of Smiths Falls in last year’s municipal election. He lost to incumbent Dennis Staples by a narrow margin. Keays, who owns property and still has many family members in Smiths Falls, said he and his family moved from downtown Ottawa to a 140-year-old stone house in Eastons Corners about three years ago. Since then, he has been looking for work closer to home. “I’ve just been waiting for the right job to come up,” he said. “I’m just happy to be home, actually.” Keays’ first day is June 13.

The Town of Perth has hired Jeff Keays as the Town’s new administrative assistant of economic development. The sixmonth contract position was created to assist Shellee Evans, director of community services. Keays, who was born and raised in Smiths Falls, said he is looking forward to working in Perth. “I’m really excited about coming to Perth,” he said. “It was always a second home to me.” Keays’ work will include implementing Perth’s community improvement plan (CIP), as well as updating the community profile and economic information on the Town’s website. He will also apply for economic development grants, put together marketing and administrative packages for the CIP and update the Town’s vacant property database. “Obviously he’s going to be out and about on the street meeting with downtown property owners,” Evans said. “He’s very approachable, very easy to talk to, and I think he’s going to represent the municipality well.” Keays said his past work experience will serve him well in his new position in Perth. He has spent the last six years working as an executive director for Diane Holmes, city councillor for the Somerset ward in Ottawa. “Working with stakeholders like the council, chamber of commerce, downtown business associations – those are things I do on a regular basis,” he said. Grade 4 student Bailey Newton was treated to a living lesson in During that time, his portfolio medieval history when Blades of Glory paid a visit to The Stewart included community health and School on June 3. Blades of Glory is a “educational and entertainment” safety, which Keays said involved company that provides curriculum-based presentations and activities working on a variety of projects. Gus Quattrocchi sent in this photo of the hard work a woodpecker for schools. Kassina Ryder photo He has worked on revitalization performed on his tree. Submitted by Gus Quattrocchi

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Birthday fundraiser targets The Stewart School playground project BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Two Grade 7 girls at The Stewart School asked for unusual birthday presents this year – donations for their school’s proposed outdoor classroom and naturalized playground. Alex Roberts and Kendra Carnrite, who both celebrated birthdays in April, said they decided that instead of presents, they would ask everyone who attended their birthday party for a small donation toward the school’s outdoor classroom and natural playground project. The classroom is being built in honour of their friend, Nicole Wren, who died during a skiing trip last year. “Nicole was a really good friend of ours,” said Roberts. “We really miss her a lot.” Carnrite said asking classmates for donations was a way to include everyone in the project. “I just wanted to contribute, for all of us to be a part of the outdoor classroom,” Carnrite said. The girls held their party at McCreary’s Beach Resort and invited their friends and classmates. More than 40 people attended the party, which raised $970. The girls’ grandparents and other family members pitched in to bring the number to $1,000. Cara Davids, sales administrator at McCreary’s Beach and a family friend of the Roberts’, said staff and owners were so inspired by what the girls were doing, they

offered to match whatever the girls raised. “Alex wanted to hold her party at McCreary’s Beach and I knew the sacriﬁce she was making in honour of her friend,” she said. In total, $2,000 was raised. Shelly Graham, a parent member of the committee spearheading the playground, said the money will be put to good use. “That will enable us to do a little more, which is wonderful,” she said. The outdoor classroom and playground will feature naturalized play areas, a new play structure, a volleyball court, a sandbox and other items, Graham said. The project will also improve the current long jump track by providing it with fresh sand. Roberts’ mother Sharon said she is proud of not just the girls, but of all the kids who donated to the project. “It makes you so proud of them,” she said. “One thousand dollars is a lot of money.” Brenda Kerkhoven, a representative from Ventura Resorts, the company that owns McCreary’s Beach, said because not all kids were able to attend the party, the company provided every student at The Stewart School with a day pass to the resort. While it was hard work organizing the fundraiser, Roberts said everyone who attended the party had fun, too. “We danced for three hours,” she said.

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Celebrating the centuries throughout the year. Not all events have to be extravagant, Gemmell said. Street dances, strawberry socials and simply getting the Perth Citizen’s Band to play in the bandstand at Stewart Park would all be considered part of the celebrations. The committees are working on a yearly timeline, setting up annual goals to achieve before the big event. Encouraging local families to host their family reunions in 2016 is another way to commemorate Perth’s history.

“This is a very rich area for genealogy,” Gemmell said. The celebration’s logo, which was designed by David Bromley, will be launched on June 18 and features some of the area’s most widely recognized industries, people and places. A thistle, representing the town’s Scottish heritage, maple syrup, Olympians Big Ben and Ian Millar and the Last Duel have all been incorporated into the logo’s design. Gemmell said he would also like to look into the possibility of striking a coin or designing a stamp to commemorate the

anniversary. The Town is looking for volunteers, and Gemmell said everyone is invited to participate. Individuals with certain skills or interests will be matched with the job that best suits their expertise, and no one will be under any pressure to take a leadership role on any committee. “We just want boots on the ground,” he said. “That’s what is going to make this work – the volunteers.” Anyone with suggestions for the celebration or want to volunteer can call Karen Fox at the Town ofﬁce at 613-267-3311.

Perth’s @Kathsport: building a brand paycheque that she can stop serving eggs. And so far, so good. She’s garnered attention from the corners that count: not just the Jays’ dressing room, but the Major League Baseball organization, too. And if The Score doesn’t sit up and take notice after her audition tape for their Gillette Drafted 3 competition – including a gutsy performance at the Toronto tryouts for the Lingerie Football League – then they’re probably in for a whole whack of more tapes. Kathsport doesn’t quit.

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She’s building a brand, one tweet at a time, and doing something truly new: it’s not just comedy, and not quite acting, and not exactly a music career. It’s a gut-busting blend of all, plus a shot of sports commentary and little pink umbrella just for fun. She’s certainly learned a thing or two along the way, and any aspiring cyber-stars out there ought to take note. For one, she gives due respect to the digital platforms that serve as her soapbox. Five years ago, before Twitter, Facebook and YouTube, what Anderson does now would be impossible, she says. “Twitter is nuts,” says Anderson. “Now, if I write a song for an athlete, they’ll see it because

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“They got everyone to love theatre,” Anderson recalls, adding she always told them she would thank them in her Oscar speech. “You should probably throw in a thank you to the Masons, just in case I don’t get my Oscar.” Now that she’s moved down to Toronto, Anderson’s still doing her bit as an ambassador for the town. “Whenever I see someone from Perth in Toronto, even if I don’t know them, I just yell ‘Perth’ at them. I just go ‘PERRRRRRRTH!’” At ﬁrst, she says she was surprised to ﬁnd how many people in Hogtown had heard of her home. Instead, whenever she mentions Perth, she’s amazed how many people have their own stories and their own experiences from here. The town is a beehive of creativity and skill, she says, and it’s no secret. “Perth is nuts for art,” she says. Same for music. Same for sports. It’s amazing, she says, to have more than one Olympian in a town this size. “It’s such a small community with just a ridiculous amount of talent. Then they all go away and people start saying the word and everyone knows who we are.” “I should probably make a Perth rap…Maybe if there’s some kind of anniversary celebration…”

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it will get to them through Twitter.” Also, “you have to have haters to have lovers,” she says, so you can’t let online comments get to you. You’ve got to be timely, making your videos relate to what’s going on in the world. Even just a day behind the times can mean the difference between a viral video and a non-starter. And you can’t forget the secret ingredient: love. “You have to do (a song about) a speciﬁc athlete and you have to do a love song,” she says. “You can’t do a hate song because people will hate it, and you can’t do a general song because it doesn’t get as much attention.” Attention. It’s a topic Anderson knows well. She admits to craving it all her life. “I guess that’s why I went into acting, because I like attention,” she says with – as always – a laugh. For her decision to go into acting, she credits Carolee and Geoff Mason at Perth and District Collegiate Institute, who, respectively, taught drama and led each show’s technical production. (It’s safe to assume we can also thank them for what she’s doing now, such as singing of her adventures with golf star Vijay Singh.)

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Poop & Scoop: Dog owners must pick up after their pet. Owners of a dog who allow waste to be placed on public property or private property not owned by the dog owner are liable to a fine. The Township, along with several other Lanark County municipalities have entered into a 3-year agreement with the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) to provide pound services for animals picked up in the Township. Animals whose owners cannot be identified will be brought to LAWS by the Township’s Animal Control Officer. Owners claiming animals impounded at LAWS will be required to pay all applicable retrieval fees and fines. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road, in the Township of Drummond/North Elmsley. For more information about LAWS, visit www.lanarkanimals.com or phone 613-283-9308. *The Animal Control Officer can be contacted at 613-259-9998 or 613-267-9337 (Emergency Pager) *All calls are confidential.

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COMMUNITY NEWS County sends letter to voice concerns over proposed changes to surgical services BY CATHY JAMES Perth Courier

ACCIDENT AT INNISVILLE A collision involving a FedEx truck and another vehicle took place on Highway 7 at Innisville on June 6. Emergency crews and the Ministry of Transportation responded to the crash, due to fuel that had leaked onto the road. Kassina Ryder photo

Lanark County Council will ensure the South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) knows the county’s position when it comes to eliminating surgical services at the Perth and Smiths Falls Hospital sites. The Network is currently reviewing how the region’s hospitals could run more efficiently. One of the team’s external advisory groups, the Sullivan Group, created a presentation which contained four potential scenarios for the region’s surgical services. Those four scenarios include: maintaining the status quo, moving surgical cases from larger to smaller centres, moving to a centralized redistribution (moving or combining surgery to create sustainable larger sites), and finally, moving all surgical cases to the two largest sites, Belleville and Kingston. This would mean the surgeries offered in Perth and Smiths Falls would no longer exist. The LHIN has since notified the public this option is off the table. The LHIN does, however, remain open to developing surgical program-specific options for the hospitals. Council initially planned to send the LHIN a letter outlining their opposition to closing down

the rural hospitals’ surgical services. Since the LHIN has turned this concept down, Lanark County clerk Cathie Ritchie asked councillors for guidance on their next steps at its May 25 corporate services meeting. Though the Network has since publicly stated it won’t go this route, Lanark County councillors agreed to officially state their opposition in writing. “We need to send a letter to the LHIN to ensure they know our message,” said Coun. Ed Sonnenburg. Though council applauds the LHIN for nixing the idea, Warden Sharon Mousseau said councillors remain wary about the program-specific surgical services concept. “We recognize there is an option out there to have certain hospitals specialize in one kind of surgery, and we have some concerns about that because it’s opening the same door in a different direction,” she says. “It’s really critical to our rural hospitals that they maintain a range of surgical services…and we want to keep on top of it.” Mousseau added how removing surgical services from the rural hospitals not only has an impact on residents, but also on attracting and retaining physicians. Council unanimously passed the motion to send a letter to the South East LHIN.

Valley Heartland looks back at 2010 ventures John Doherty, the executive director for VHCFDC, described andrew.snook@perthcourier.com the various ways the corporation was helping local businesses An organization in the Valley grow over 2010. that put more than $750,000 into the hands of local businesses was Business loan funding centre stage at the Smiths Falls In 2010, the VHCFDC received Memorial Community Centre 24 loan applications for more than last week. $2.1 million. It approved 13 of the The Valley Heartland Com- 14 loans, for a total of $756,817. munity Futures Development Doherty told the crowd the Corporation held its annual loans maintained and created general meeting on June 2. a total of 123 jobs, and helped The organization is comprised people and businesses obtain $4.3 of 13 municipalities in Lanark million in leveraged funds. County and the United Counties Since the organization’s inof Leeds Grenville. It helps a ception in 1988, Doherty said the variety of projects created by VHCFDC has helped 519 local individuals, community groups businesses, created and maintain and businesses throughout the 2,042 jobs, and helped people and Ottawa Valley. organizations obtain $38.7 million In Smiths Falls, the VHCFDC in leveraged funds. helped fund the incorporation One of those business owners of the non-for-profit Arts and is Craig Hall, owner/operator of Culture Council and Centre for Equator Coffee Roasters Inc. in Photographic Excellence in the Almonte. Town of Smiths Falls. Hall was able to buy a bigger Smiths Falls Bookbinding also coffee roaster for his business received a helping hand, receiving and received assistance with assistance to help purchase and managing his finances. integrate cutting-edge binding “That loan consolidated some equipment. of the loans I had and lowered Coun. Lorraine Allen made the my interest payments, so I slept opening remarks to the crowd better at night,” Hall said. “Valley of approximately 50 people. Heartland has been very helpful She began by discussing the and I’ve learned a lot about Smiths Falls Memorial Com- business and planning. I really munity Centre’s features and appreciate the role that Valley the community’s fundraising Heartland has played.” initiatives for the arena. Hall’s company employs about Allen was happy to announce 15 people. the arena’s fundraising committee has raised $327,623 to date. Skills training fund

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The VHCFDC also helped create a skills training fund in 2010, which allowed local businesses to train employees while minimizing costs. Casey McIlvenna, manager of McAdoo Construction Ltd., said she the funding assistance the organization provides has allowed her company to hire four apprentices over the last five years. “Apprentices are affordable through help from Valley Heartland,” she said. “Three of the four are licensed. All have been kept on by the company. You can see that this program does work.”

Retaining youth in the Valley Young people also reaped the benefits of the VHCFDC last year. The organization created 10 youth internships with a variety of organizations. Seven of the 10 youth found secure employment. Ashley Wheeler, executive director for Lanark Highlands Youth Centre, said her organization was very satisfied with the program. “We were really, really, happy with having these youth interns,” Wheeler said. “They were really eager to get on the job. We owe a lot to Valley Heartland to keep those young graduates in our community. As a non–profit, it’s hard to keep staffing that can stay on.” Placement locations included

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Community and economic development initiatives Some of the projects VHCFDC assisted last year included the following: • Creating 38 Lanark County Community Forest signs for better access to community forests. • International student familiarization tours, so university students could tour the Rideau World Heritage site. • Installing a hearing assist system, and retrofitting washrooms at Perth’s Studio Theatre. • Developing promotional decks of playing cards for the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce. • Community consultation on strategic direction and activities for economic development in Mississippi Mills. • Enhancements to the Beckwith Recreation Complex. • Upgrades to Robertson Lake Community Hall in Lanark

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Highlands. A heritage signage program for Tay Valley Township. Refurbishment of Port Elmsley Community Hall. Promotion of public tours of historical buildings, art displays and community assets in Montague Township. New attraction billboard for the Town of Perth on Highway 7 and Rideau Ferry Road. The incorporation of the non-for-profit Arts and Culture Council and Centre for Photographic Excellence in the Town of Smiths Falls. Replacement the roof at the Toledo Legion Community Hall. Upgrading of washrooms and refurbishment of harbour footbridge in Westport. The creation of promotional items, including a new municipal logo, in Merrickville-Wolford.

New board of directors The following individuals comprise the new VHCFDC board of directors: June Timmons, Robert Dyke, Don Dutton, Glenn Allen, Dianne Adshead, Ron Canie, Ian Johnston, Bill Dobson, Colin Hurman, Tracy Lamb, Robert Moore and Allan Thom. For more information on the VHCFDC, visit www.valleycfdc. com

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New store offers an eclectic mix for everyone BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

John Pigeau and Erin Daley are co-owners of Perth’s newest store, Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts, which opened on May 29.

The trip of a lifetime: Former SJCHS student aims for Africa BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com Aislin MacPhail knows nothing draws out a Lanark crowd more than a heavy metal show, which is why the 21-year-old former St. John Catholic High School students held one as a fundraiser at the Lanark Trap Club on May 27. MacPhail is raising money in order to participate in this summer’s Canada World Youth Exchange. During the first part of the trip, MacPhail will travel to Khayelitsha, a township in the Western Cape of South Africa, in Cape Town. She and eight other women from Canada will spend the summer at Volunteer Centre, a non-profit organization, along with eight women from Africa. “It’s a women’s exchange, a lot will be learning about women’s empowerment,” MacPhail said. “We’ll be focusing on the roles

and issues and experiences for girls and women.” In September, the women will travel to British Columbia to live and work. “We might be placed in a seniors’ home and do something for seniors, anything that would benefit or educate the community,” she said. “When we’re not on our work placement, we’re expected to spend time with our host families. We live with them like a family for three months.” MacPhail and her counterpart from South Africa will live with the same host family both in Africa and in Canada. MacPhail said she is looking forward to travelling, though organizers often remind volunteers the trip is not a vacation. Though MacPhail said she knows the work will be hard, she is thrilled at the chance to immerse herself in local culture while in South Africa.

“I’m really excited about travelling, I’m really excited to meet different cultures, to learn about South African culture and live with South Africans,” she said. MacPhail needs to raise a total of $2,800 in order to participate in the trip, which will begin in July. The May 27 fundraiser raised $450, which MacPhail said was thanks to the bands that performed at the show. Lanark area metal bands Defy All, Naartok and Axiom all performed during the fundraiser. As her trip approaches, MacPhail said her next step is to ask local businesses for donations. “I was going to start doing a little canvassing, dropping into shops,” she said. “Just as a final push to get to my goal.” Anyone interested in making a donation can contact MacPhail at macp0104@gmail.com.

Perth’s newest business is home to everything from Sylvia Plath poetry and Bruce Springsteen records to Appalachian brooms – and that’s just the way its owners like it. “It’s a one-of-a-kind destination spot,” John Pigeau said. Pigeau and fiancée, Erin Daley, are co-owners of Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts, which opened its doors on May 29. The pair divided the store into two unique sections. Pigeau’s side features new and used books, CDs, movies, vinyl records and an assortment of other wares. Daley’s side contains everything from home decor and children’s clothing to handmade pillows shaped like owls. The store also sells locally made skincare products, handmade journals and funky greeting cards. An emphasis on local artisans is one of the store’s key elements, Daley said. “We invite people from the area who have any product they make, we’d love to have them in the store to have a chat,” she said. The book section is also a special feature. Shelves are lined with literary fiction, poetry and Canadian authors. Canadian authors have a shelf all to themselves, in keeping with the First Edition Reading Series, which Pigeau initiated earlier this year. The series is bringing award-wining authors to Perth

to read their works, including Johanna Skibsrud and Rebecca Rosenblum. Now that it is open for business, Pigeau said the series will take place in the store. “What better place to be than surrounded by books?” he asked. Individuals looking for a particular book, CD or record will be able to order it through Pigeau. Customers will also be able to trade their used CDs, books and movies for in-store credit. He also wants to set up a listening station, complete with a record player to enable customers to listen to music before making a purchase. Pigeau said the variety of products sold in the store means there really is something for everyone. Even the movie section ranges from children’s films to Schindler’s List. “It’s all over the place,” he said. Pigeau said while the store aims to attract visitors, it will also cater to Perth and area residents. “We’re still gauging what people will like,” he said. The couple is also working on developing the store’s website, which will feature new products. While the store is still young, Pigeau said he and Daley have been pleased with the feedback from customers. “People come to the books and movies side and say, ‘this is exactly what Perth needs,’” he said. Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts can be found at 6 Wilson St.

Foodsmiths to hold charity dog wash and fun fair BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Foodsmiths in Perth is where Lanark County’s dirty dogs will go to get clean on June 18. The store is holding its annual Lanark County Animal Welfare Society Charity Dog Wash, which also includes a new addition to the event – the Foodsmiths Fido Fun Fair. “It’s a charity that covers a very large area of our community,” Christine Lyon, Foodsmiths’ marketing manager, said about LAWS. This year’s event will benefit LAWS’ emergency services program, which Lyon said is one of the most important aspects of the shelter. “They also need a lot of funding for their emergency care,” she said. “The bulk of their income goes to this type of care.” More than 1,300 animals are given emergency shelter at LAWS each year, according to a press release. The shelter receives no government funding and is entirely Aislin MacPhail stands with sister, Brenna (left), and mother, Ann, during a fundraiser metal show at the dependent on donations and Lanark Trap Club on May 27. MacPhail organized the show to help raise funds to enable her to participate volunteers. in a Canada World Youth Exchange trip to South Africa this summer. Submitted photo The fair will include friendly

competitions in categories such as longest tail, curliest tail, biggest belly, best trick and doggie look-a-like. A small donation is required for each category and participants can enter as many as they like. “It makes it more fun for the kids, they can donate a couple dollars to enter categories,” Lyon said. “Everybody gets a prize at the end.” Entry forms for the fair are available at Foodsmiths, the LAWS animal shelter or online at www.foodsmiths.com. One hundred per cent of funds raised during the event will be given directly to the shelter, as well as the proceeds from the June Bring Your Own Bag Program at Foodsmiths. The program donates 10 cents to a local charity every time a customer uses their own bag at the checkout counter. Lyon said the program usually raises at least $400. “It is usually between four to six hundred dollars, sometimes higher” she said. The dog wash will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot behind Foodsmiths. The fair will take place at 11 a.m.

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Plan for change in surgical services needs examination

he SE Local Health Integration Network is playing with the idea of consolidating surgical services in various hospitals across eastern Ontario. Although this could save the province a few bucks in the long run, it is not worth the complications it will create for both our aging population and our young families. As people grow older, mobility becomes a greater challenge. It unfair to expect our elderly to have to commute from Smiths Falls, or Perth, to Kingston or Belleville, to receive surgeries they may require. Keeping services farther away can increase levels of anxiety and stress, which can lead to further health complications. It also puts additional pressure on their families, since they may need to transport them to the hospital. Younger families and individuals may face similar challenges when it comes to mobility. It places unnecessary stress on parents with small children to have to drive an extra two or three hours for surgery. If the parents don’t know anyone in the area they may be forced to incur additional costs, such as hotel stays, in addition to the extra gas they are burning. Young parents in our area need every dollar they have. They shouldn’t be forced to spend additional money just to receive the same services they have currently. Smiths Falls and Perth are both communities that are home to a large number of elderly residents that require services to be close by. And they’re not alone. Members of Lanark County council have expressed their concern for keeping a variety of surgical services available to residents in the area. Canada’s elderly have already put in their time at the punch clock, and have earned the right to enjoy the fruits of their labour. That includes having essential services available to them whenever necessary. The surgical services plan needs further examination.

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! Jayson DeBernardi was the winner of last week’s local landmark, which was Shaws of Perth. This week’s local landmark is an old home where nobody lives.

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Dancing the jig nets results

f you ask the so-called experts what is the most universal artificial fishing lure in use today, most of them, without blinking an eye, will answer the lead-head jig. Originally a saltwater fishing innovation, it became a freshwater angling revolution in the late 1950s and early 1960s when it was discovered that the jig would also take inland sport fish, especially walleye and bass. Further discussion with those same pros would also reveal that if they were ever limited to one fishing lure, their choice would invariably be the jig. Yet, while this artificial angling device has been around for a long time, it’s surprising to find many present-day anglers either don’t know how to use it, or shun it altogether. That’s unfortunate in more ways than one. Probably the most obvious reason even occasional anglers should include jigging in their bag of finny tricks is the fact that jigs really catch fish. On days when others are coming in empty-handed, the hot-rodders using jigs will be spinning their reels. And like a lot of fishermen, they won’t be divulging their secret whatever the season. The prime reason that jigs are so successful is that they allow the angler complete control over the depth and speed at which they are presented. In some ways jig fishing can be compared to fly fishing, where the fisherman applies his or her personal

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BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors touch to the art of outfoxing the fish. You, for example, provide the jig’s action by moving your rod tip to bounce, stop or swim the jig along the bottom at the rate of retrieve you desire. And like fly fishing too, jig fishing is a genuine sport whose effectiveness can be increased not only with practice, but by gaining the knowledge of the feeding habits of your quarry. Here is where the versatility of the jig comes to the fore. If, for instance, walleye are foraging for bait fish near the bottom, a plain undressed jig hook can have a minnow added. Similarly a worm or other live bait can be tried as the circumstances dictate. At other times, jigs dressed with hair, feathers, or a plastic grub can be used to imitate the natural foods on which the fish are feeding.

By choosing the correct weight (light for shallow water and a heavy model for deep places), an angler can fish successfully at any desired depth. While there are dozens of different shapes of jigs available, the simple uncomplicated Round Head design is a good all purpose model as are others like the Banana jig featuring an upturned nose that helps it to ride over snags, and the Bullet Head, which is ideal for vertical jigging as in ice fishing because half the weight is forward of the line attachment. Quite likely the best jig for walleyes when using live minnows is the Standup jig, designed so that the bend of the hook points upward with the minnow off the bottom when at rest. This model, when so rigged, calls for a really slow retrieve. A good rule of thumb for choosing a jig size is 1/8 oz. for water up to ten feet deep, 1/4 oz. or 3/8 oz. in depths of thirty feet or so, and ½ oz. for any deeper water. Next time you’re going walleye fishing take some jigs along. After catching your first keeper fish, check its stomach contents and match that crayfish, shiner, dragonfly nymph, or whatever’s there with a comparable size and coloured jig. When you start catching fish regularly, you’ll have found the key to the fine art of jigging, which, by the way, is, often as not, a simple and patient slow retrieve.

Running lessons learned Disclaimer: This column is about running, but is in no way, shape or form to be considered the be-all and end-all of advice on this topic. This is, I know, unusual, because my advice is generally taken as the gospel. Ahem. The Perth Kilt Run is edging closer. Gulp. I have a very complicated training program, which is basically this: run as much as you can before the big day so you don’t look like an idiot on July 2. A friend of mine just completed a marathon, which I think is amazing because it requires so much commitment and training for months before the 42K race. I am not that person. I tend to avoid races, preferring to run in solitude (so fewer people can hear me gasping for breath). As admirable as it is, running a marathon is just not on my bucket list. I am quite likely one of the world’s most amateurish runners. I have great shoes, but beyond that there isn’t much evidence of me having any sort of clue whatsoever about what I am doing. I don’t seek professional advice. I stretch – but probably not correctly. I don’t know about the best fuels for pre- and post-run, although I did read something somewhere that said chocolate milk is good to drink after a run because it helps with recovery. It sounded good, so sometimes I do. After all, if it’s in print, it must be true. Like this here column (please see disclaimer above). Other than the occasional advice about ornery muscles and working up to longer runs that I have received from the friend (and her husband) who got me

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Past Deadline started on this crazy running jag, I really am not knowledgeable on this subject. Sometimes I think I’m actually just a big faker. I have, however, made a few poignant observations during this running journey of mine that I would like to share. Some of it is stark common sense that proves I am alive. As for the rest, well, remember that disclaimer (above). Top 10 things I have learned about running: 1. If running at 7:30 p.m. fits best into your schedule, then make sure you finish eating supper at least one hour before or else be prepared to feel like death. It’s like the swimming rule. 2. Before a run, consider eating a smaller portion rather than enough for two hog-like people. Duh. 3. Avoid Chinese food before running. Seriously. 4. Although studies show a glass of red wine with supper can be good for you, it does not go super

well with running. You probably shouldn’t drink and run. Hic. 5. Similarly, tanking up on coffee all day, when you know you might run that night, will suck all of the moisture out of your body. It will also make you feel jittery and death-ish. 6. Here’s a thought! On days you plan to run, drink more water in the afternoon and around suppertime! Hydration is good! Duh. 7. Once you have built up to a longer run (and for this runner that means anything more than 5K), try not to stop. It’s not that walking is for sissies; it’s that whole “a body in motion” thing. If you stop, even to sip water, it’s harder to go again. 8. Speaking of water, too much during a run can make you feel like death. The more this runner sips, the barfier she feels. Try to avoid the water unless you start to feel tingly. Tingly can mean thirsty. 9. Once you get to know how long it takes you, on average, to run a certain distance, try to avoid checking your watch. The “how much farther” mental game is a killer. Conjugate French verbs in your head instead. Or create plot lines for the Great Canadian Novel. Or try to remember Hamlet’s soliloquy. Whatever. 10. Don’t expect to lose weight by running. That was a funny joke when I started out. Hahaha. Ah, the running journey. It is sometimes a painful one or merely uncomfortable (see Chinese food, above). It is also rewarding, though, and after two years of it I have almost decided that I even like it. I’ll keep you posted on that.

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COMMUNITY Play-goer ranks Rabbit Hole as one of the best Dear Editor, My wife and I have attended many plays, over the years, at the Studio Theatre here in Perth. Some have been very good, others, not so good. Rabbit Hole was clearly the best in all respects, and one of the best we have seen anywhere, for that matter. In so many plays there might be one or two weak castings, or poor acting, that takes away from the overall performance. However, in Rabbit Hole not only was the casting right on, but the acting was as well. There was not a weak moment throughout the play as

every one played their part professionally and with conviction. It was totally, a professional performance. Congratulations to the actors and Jeremy Dutton, director. We were also impressed with the three concerts to raise money for the Stewart Park Festival, Songs From the Valley. All three concerts were excellent, but particularly the last with Neville Wells, John Richard, Bytown Bluegrass Band and an unexpected bonus Tracey Brown. The show was outstanding. John and Barb Clement

Helping the PM and his pet-naming challenge Dear Editor, I saw the picture of the new cat currently residing with the PM. And I also note the contest to name it. I have a suggestion. Given the PM’s fondness for the Ukrainian food dish,

perogi, and for his equal fondness for peroging parliament, I think it should be called, Perogi. As always, Jim Deacove RR 4 Perth

If you have an opinion you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you. Send your letters to the editor to editor@perthcourier.com. Please include a daytime phone number for verification purposes.

Another Perthite at the Olympics Add one more Perthite to the London Olympics roster. Bronwyn Cuthbertson recently accepted a position with a company which will be working at the London Olympics next year. After conducting the transportation management for the Alpine skiing venue for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, Cuthbertson says she loved this work setting. When asked to join on for London, she couldn’t refuse the offer. Cuthbertson is the venue transportation manager for Old Trafford. This is one of soccer stadiums used for the Games and is the Manchester United home base. As part of her job, she’ll be leaving at the end of this summer and will remain there past the Olympic Games, which are set for next July. DOIG THE DOWSER In my last column I noted how arts/theatre guru Ian Doig never misses the Arts in Motion recital. I was wrong, as he was away during last month’s performance. He told me where he was headed for the weekend and I couldn’t help but dig – or dowse – for more information. One of Doig’s favourite pastimes is dowsing, and he was attending the Canadian Society of Dowsers’ annual convention in Hamilton. I immediately thought about dowsing for water, but Doig says it’s a practice that goes well beyond that spectrum. He said they do energy clearing or balancing, locate lost articles and clearing things that go bump in the night. Doig is not new to dowsing, as he first dowsed when he was 15. In 2009, the Canadian Society of Dowsers named Doig the Dowser of the Year! It’s a concept and hobby that doesn’t cross our everyday path, and it’s admirable to see one of our very own so involved at the national front.

refurbished Beckwith Street swing bridge, you can discover its historical value for yourself during next weekend’s Doors Open event. Some of Perth’s most notorious buildings and landmarks will be on display during Doors Open, which takes place in Perth on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. From the swing bridge to two area churches to the Full Circle Theatre, you’ll have the chance to tour these facilities, and many more, throughout the day. For information on the event and locations, visit doorsopenontario.on.ca or call 613-267-1947.

Cathy

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WALKS WITH TUX

KILT RUN VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Last year, I was supposed to be out of town for the inaugural Perth Kilt Run. It turned out our weekend plans fell through at the last minute, and I was disappointed not take part in the race. While it was fun to be a spectator, I should have at least done the next best thing: volunteer. I am excited to toe the start line this year, but if you’re not signed up, don’t have the same regrets I did last summer. Instead, get in the Scottish spirit and volunteer for the race. Whether it be handing out race kits or helping with barricades, there’s plenty of work to go around to make this event a success. With more than 1,000 participants signed up, there is so much energy streaming its way through the streets and fairways of Perth. I promise you’ll have a good time, and the energy is infectious. If you’d like to volunteer, contact Eldon Paisley at 613-200-0159. DOORS OPEN NEXT WEEKEND Though Norm Wright may have been the first person to cross the

With my husband having plans to be out on the links tonight, I’ve got a big date set up for tonight (June 9). My dog, Tux, and I will head to Stewart Park to check out the Perth Citizens’ Band’s season opener at the bandstand behind Town Hall. This will be the band’s 70th year performing on the bandstand, and its longstanding tradition remains a community favourite. Not only are audience members graced with tunes ranging from classical to Broadway to movie themes, it’s a free event, too. Tonight is the ‘Concerts in the Parks’ opening series, but if you missed tonight’s performance, don’t worry. The band will host concerts on June 23, as well as July 7 and 21, and Aug. 4 and 18. The baton drops at 7:30 p.m., with the exception of the June 23 performance, as it begins at 7 p.m. in conjunction with the Perth Rotary Club’s Strawberry Social – so we’ll forgive them for the time change. For information, visit the band’s website at www.perthband.ca. For all things Private I, get in touch with me at cathyjames@live. ca.

Municipal Connection www.perth.ca Pool Day Camp Registration Registration for the Summer Day Camp program located at the Perth & District Indoor Pool began May 24. The Town of Perth Day Camp has a variety of programs to accommodate children of all ages. For children ages 5 and 6, there is a new Junior Camp program. For children ages 7 to 12 there is the Day Camp program and new this year there is a Leadership program for teens ages 13 and 14. For more information or to register contact the Perth & District Indoor Pool at 267-5302.

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.”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Superintendent of Utilities PANEL “G-1” (Non-Union) The Corporation of the Town of Perth is seeking the services of a Superintendent of Utilities to be

responsible for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and records management for the water treatment plant, water distribution system, and wastewater collection/ treatment operations. The successful applicant will supervise a dedicated staff of operators and perform the statutory duties associated with the provision of safe drinking water and wastewater treatment to ratepayers. The successful candidate will be a strong advocate for the community and key member of the management team of the municipality. Reporting to the Director of Environmental Services, the successful candidate will possess the following qualifications: • A minimum of 5 years of directly related experience, with at least a minimum of 3 years recent supervisory experience, including responsibility for quality assurance, testing, recording keeping, liaison with suppliers, budget responsibility and supervision. • Graduation from a 3 or 4 year post secondary program of study in a related field. • Considerable computer experience is required for this position, including MS Word and Excel. • Provincial certification to the level of the Water Treatment Plant (Level III) and/or Wastewater System (Level II) is preferred. • Valid Ontario Driver’s License is required. The Corporation of the Town of Perth offers a competitive salary and a benefits package. The position is placed on the “G-1” Panel (2011 hourly rate $31.37 to $38.51). This is a forty (40) hour per week position, requiring flexibility for some evening and weekend work as well as participating in the “on-call’ rotation. Perth is an award winning Heritage and Tourism Community, with a significant emphasis on the

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quality of life of our citizens and visitors. For further information regarding our community, please visit our website at www.perth.ca.

morning and it’s anticipated folks will be able to come and meet the Provost and his wife, Lady Sarah. Details are being ﬁnalized now!

Applicants are invited to submit clearly marked covering letters and resumes by Friday June 10th at 1:00pm to the attention of:

Saturday, July 9th: Transition Perth will host a Solar Cooker Workshop from Civitan Court in front of the Palace. Participants will demonstrate how to make a solar cooker and purchase food from our vendors for cooking. There may even be samples! Linda Grenier will perform this morning.

Janice McFadden Payroll Clerk Corporation of the Town of Perth 80 Gore Street East Perth, Ontario K7H 1H9 Phone: 267-3311 Fax: 267-5635 jmcfadden@perth.ca We thank all applicants who apply for the position; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001 and will be used only for the purposes of candidate selection.

Crystal Palace Market The Town of Perth operates the Crystal Palace Market, in cooperation with the Perth Farmers’ Market, Saturdays in the Basin between 8am and 1pm. The two groups work together to plan entertainment, theme days, promote local shopping and celebrate local events. Here are just a few of the upcoming events being planned:

July 16th: Celebrate the Stewart Park Festival, with musical buskers in and around the Basin and Palace area. August 6th: Celebrate the visit of Le Grand Tour Quebec, as hundreds of cyclists visit Downtown Heritage Perth! The Lanark County Bee Keepers’ Association is planning to visit the Market this morning. The day’s entertainment will have you buzzing – it’s 2 For the Show starting at 10am. August 20th: Animal Day at the Market is always a family favourite, with a visit from Ron Henry’s Petting Zoo and music by Blind Dog Casey. For information on becoming a Farmers’ Market vendor, please call Linda Gherke at 326-0465. For information on vending inside the Crystal Palace, entertainment or events, please call Karen Fox at 267-3311 Ext. 2240.

July 2nd: Celebrate the Kilt Run and the visit of Provost John Hulbert, from Perth & Kinross, Scotland. Celtic themed entertainment is in the works for the

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many rules are broken, originality, performance and content. The mock slam will also have an incredible spoken word artist performing, in between competing at the Ohio Rustbelt and conducting a workshop and featuring at the Ottawa Youth Poetry Slam. Tomy “BAM BAM” Bewick is a hard-working family man who breathes poetry and performs death defying acts of vulnerability. Having competed and featured throughout Canada and the USA (and placed amongst the best in his city and country), Bewick is constantly seeking to grow as a poet,

BY TAMMY MACKENZIE The Lanark County Live Poets Society, or LiPS, hosted the last competition of the current Slam series in Carleton Place on Monday, May 30, and is preparing for the Finals Slam to be held at the Rideau Canal Museum in Smiths Falls on June 18. There, the best spoken word poets of this season will be invited to compete for a place on the 2011 Lanark County national team. To qualify, poets must have competed in two or more Slams and have a ranking in the top 12. At the finals, they will perform two original pieces in two rounds of competition judged by a combination of audience members and invited poets. The top five poets will be invited to represent Lanark County, as a fourmember team plus an alternate, at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, to be held in Toronto this October. The challenge of competing can always be a little nerve-wracking, and the Finals Slam ratchets up the pressure imposed on themselves by poets to produce new pieces and polish their performances in preparation. And the whole concept can be a little intimidating to those new to the world of slam poetry. Sometimes, a little fun and games are needed, and this too is something that the spoken word poetry scene revels in. On Sunday June 10, there will be an anti-slam, “Slammin into Summer!” at Perth’s Factory Grind, to let off a little steam, with the intention being to break the rules and have fun. The usual rules are for individual poets to perform original pieces of three minutes or less, with no musical accompaniment or props, so this time around, the idea will be to break those rules: perform work by someone else, go over three minutes, use music or a prop, perform a duet or a team piece. Judging will be based on how

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Poets prepare for Smiths Falls finals with sham slam performer and person. He is the host of the Burlington Slam Project (a monthly poetry slam in southwestern Ontario), and founder and organizer of Open Minds Respect Events. Admission for this event is $5 and free for performers and children 12 and under. For more information on LiPS and the Finals Slam, e-mail lanarklips@ hotmail or look for LiPS on Facebook. For information on “Slammin into Summer” and future events in Perth call Tammy at 613-326-0663. Submitted by the Lanark County Live Poets Society.

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Anything Goes by Cole Porter Friday, June 10 • 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 11 • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To request audition time contact perthcommunitychoir@gmail.com

MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD Award-winning poet Catherine Owen, of Vancouver, gives a reading on June 3 at the newly-opened Backbeat Books, Music and Gifts shop on Wilson Street in Perth, as part of the First Edition Reading Series. Geoff Davies photo

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The Openhearts Society from Wolfe Island, featuring Chris Brown, Sarah McDermott and Erik Schenkman (of the Spin Doctors), Ottawa songstress Jill Zmud (back by popular demand after her ‘tweener last year!), the ukulele stylings of David Newland, Almonte’s primo jug band, The Mississippi Jug Stompers, Victoria BC’c Carolyn Mark and many, many more. The show will be hosted by CBC’s Alan Neal, Jenny Whiteley, Luther Wright and David Newland. The fun starts at 2 p.m., the gates open at 1:30, and the cost is $30 at the gate, $25 in advance at Shadowfax in Perth. Tickets can be ordered by phone at 1-800-5182729. New this year is the family pass: $50 for two adults and their children if purchased in advance, $60 for the same if purchased at the gate. If it rains, the whole festival will take place at the McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Please bring a blanket or low chair, no pets please, arts and crafts vendors and food are available on site. More information can be found at www. jennywhiteley.com or by calling 613-278– 0689. Submitted by the Elphin Roots Festival.

SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2011

Fiddle workshops at Myriad Theatre You are in for a real treat at the Myriad Theatre in Perth on June 11. Sharing the concert stage will be talented Cape Breton fiddler, Glenn Graham, eclectic Almonte fiddler, Victor Maltby and Juno award winning singer-songwriter, Jenny Whiteley. The three musicians will lead fiddle or songwriting workshops during the day, and then perform in a concert from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Special guests, The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra, will also grace the stage. The public is welcome and admission is by donation at the door.

Advanced/beginner and intermediate fiddlers, ages 10 and up, will participate in the two fiddle workshops and songwriters. Ages 13 and up will work with Whitely through the morning and early afternoon. This musical opportunity is sponsored by the Ontario Arts Council and Blue Skies in the Community. For workshop registrations or concert information, contact Cindy McCall at 613278-2448 or at cindy.fiddlemusic.mccall@ gmail.com. Submitted article.

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Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Ofﬁce 24 hours prior to the meeting JOIN US AT BECKWITH PARK FOR BECKWITH HERITAGE DAYS Saturday, June 11th, 2011 SCHEDULED EVENTS: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. - Breakfast hosted by 4H 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. - Free Skate at the Beckwith Recreation Complex ENTERTAINMENT: 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. – Michael Bourada Magician 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Little Rays Reptiles 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Jamie McMunn & Friends 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Roast Beef on a Bun Dinner (Tickets Available at the Township Office) ALL DAY - Vintage Car Display • Petting Zoo & Pony Rides • Horse Demonstration. As well as Antique & Modern Machinery Displays, Livestock, Craft Market, BBQ Lunch, Children’s Games, Face Painting, Beach Volleyball Tournament, and much, much, more! For more information please contact The Township Office 613-257-1539 BECKWITH SCHOOL ALUMNI DANCE Everyone Welcome! Saturday June 11th, 2010 from 8:30 p.m. ~ 12:30 a.m. Beckwith Park ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith • Music Provided by Live DJ $5.00 in advance or $7.00 at the door Purchase tickets at the Beckwith Township Office or from one of the Beckwith School Alumni Committee Members. All proceeds go to support the Beckwith Public School. Special Occasion permit under the LCBO. For more information please check the Township Web-Site www.twp. beckwith.on.ca under Events LIVESTOCK VALUATORS Under the Ontario Livestock Poultry and Honey Bee Protection Act (LPHBPA), livestock and poultry producers are entitled to make claims for livestock losses attributable to attacks by wolves, coyotes or dogs. Maximum amounts of compensation, regulations and a fact sheet regarding this program can be found on the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) website. The livestock valuator will determine the type of kill involved and obtain the other necessary information. Please contact one of our livestock valuators: Robbie Campbell 613-257-5827 Brent Lewis 613-257-7104 2011 FINAL TAXES Please be advised that property owners should be receiving their Final Tax Bill in the mail this week. If you have not received your 2011 Final Tax Bill please contact the municipal office. The taxes are due on Wednesday June 22nd and Wednesday September 21st, 2011. For your convenience the office will be open on Saturday June 18th and Saturday September 17th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon to receive tax payments.

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The sixth annual Elphin Roots Festival is scheduled to hit the stage on June 25. Those who have attended in past years will remember the idyllic rural setting, the bright green stage, the giant fire pit, the kids’ area featuring face painting and a teepee, the delicious food from the onsite Elf Inn Express, but most of all, they will remember the music. The festival runs all day on one stage with continuous music from 2 p.m. until about 11 p.m. The festival is programmed by Elphin’s own Jenny Whiteley, a touring artist, who always manages to convince some of her famous friends to join the fun on the last Saturday of June. The “special guests” have included the likes of Sarah Harmer and Kathleen Edwards, and the advertised artists are among the top roots music acts in the country. The festival also showcases excellent local musicians during the “‘tweeners”, 15minute sets sung and played bluegrass style into one microphone just in front of the sage. This year’s line up includes Montreal’s Lake of Stew, Glen Tay’s Melwood Cutlery and Toronto’s Jim Layeux together again as The Mad Scientists,

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TYPING/DATA WORK AT HOME. Immediate placement, no prior experience required. Multiple companies are now hiring. Work when you like, earn extra cash. www.HomeTypingWork.com Territory Sales Representative Direct Target Promotions (www.dtarget.com) Established in 1989 is the largest Canadian publisher of direct-mail publications with over 35 million copies printed annually in the greater Toronto, Hamilton, Montreal and Ottawa areas. We require an ambitious, self-motivated team player with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to participate in our growth and expansion into the Ottawa region’s market. The ideal candidate would have more than 3 years’ experience in advertising sales or similar. Strong skills at developing new accounts and maintaining existing accounts with proven professional sales techniques are essential. The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding career and excellent compensation package of salary, expenses and incentives. Car is a must. Email résumé to tg@dtarget.com.

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Mary (nee Cox) Shaw

George’s Marine & Sports 2825 Carp Rd., Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 Attention: Jeff Wilcox Email: jwilcox@gmas.ca

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Summary The Multimedia Sales Specialist works as a key member of the Advertising team by participating and driving specific online sales and initiatives, as well as supporting customers, relative to an online product they have purchased. Their goals are to manage, maximize and grow customer satisfaction levels, while focusing on fulfilling the needs of advertisers, through alignment with Metroland Media services.

St.Pierre: In memory of a dear sister-in-law and aunt, Annette, who passed away June 9, 2009. Till roses lose their petals Till the heather has lost its dew Till the end of time, dear Nettie We will remember you. Brenda, Marty and family Debbie and Jim Tracy, Joshua and Aaron

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Responsibilities Responsibilities for this role are heavily focused on sales activities for Metroland Digital properties, with the embedded understanding of customer relationship management and service. 1. Outbound sales acquisition activity to local businesses promoting digital products. 2. Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity. 3. Plan and manage personal business portfolio according to an agreed market development strategy. 4. Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods. 6. Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update accordingly. 7. Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing. 8. Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods. 9. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information. 10. Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships. 11. Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development. 12. Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills. 13. Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment.

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ST.PIERRE: In loving memory of a loving wife, mother and grandmother, Annette “Nettie” St.Pierre, who passed away June 9, 2009. We made our vows together and said “Till death do we part” When God came and took your hand My whole world fell apart No one knows the heartache I try so hard to hide No one knows how many times I’ve broken down and cried When I look back upon our life Just one thing makes me glad That you chose me to share with you The happy years we had. Gone, but never forgotten, Love, Colonial Miles, Susan, Brendan and Eric

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Qualified candidates should possess: • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding measurable goals • Outbound B2B calling experience • Experience in managing a portfolio of clients • The ability to function in a deadline driven environment • Demonstrated superior customer relationship skills • Good communication skills, both verbal and written • The ability to work efficiently independently or as a part of a team • Excellent organizational skills, along with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to multi-task • Working and functional knowledge of the MS Windows and Office suites, as well as functional and navigational knowledge of the Internet

FISHER In loving memory of our son and brother, Nick, who passed away on June 13, 2010. We who love you Sadly miss you As it dawns another year In our lonely hours of thinking Thoughts of you are ever near. With love and remembrance, Dad, Mom and Lucas

Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume and cover letter by June 16, 2011 to: josh.max@metroland.com. Please reference “Multimedia Sales Specialist” in the Subject Line. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. CL24622

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Peacefully, in hospital in Perth on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at the age of 84 years. Mary was predeceased by her parents Beatrice and Joseph Cox, brother David and sister Dorothy. She was the cherished wife of 56 years to Richard “Dick” Shaw. Mary will be sadly missed by her husband and also by children, Anthony Shaw, Nigel Shaw (Jennifer Lowrey), Margaret Shaw (Vincent Hanemayer), Philip (Cindy) Shaw and Gillian Shaw (Stephen Satchel); grandchildren Peter, Robyn, Patrick and Julia Shaw, Ian and Gillian Hanemayer, Alex and Kelly Shaw and Ben and Isabel Satchel; brother Philip (Jo) Cox, sister-in-law Sheila Cox, her family and good friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, Wednesday, June 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday, June 9 at 10:30 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St. W., Perth ON K7H 2K1 or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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We’re looking for a self-starter Sales Apprentice or an experienced Sales Associate who can build and manage their own business and complement our sales team of all-stars. If you have the initiative and desire to work in an environment where you provide the “smiles for the toys our customers play on during their leisure time”…then you need to apply now. We provide industry training and growth within our company. Being ﬂuent in both French and English is an asset. Our compensation package is above industry standards. We guarantee year-round employment.

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The family of the late Carmel Kerr would like to express our sincere thanks to our family, friends and neighbours for their expressions of sympathy, floral tributes, charitable donations, food, sympathy cards, online condolences and for attending the visitation and funeral mass. We would like to thank Perth Community Care for the excellent care of Mom. Thanks to Blair & Son Funeral Home for their compassion and kindness. To all those who touched Mom’s life, your support and kindness will always be remembered. Mom will be dearly missed. The Kerr family

Bell Helen Mary (Watt) Bell At Kingston General Hospital on Tuesday, May 31, 2011, after a determined effort to recover from pneumonia and heart failure. Helen was in her 84th year, the beloved wife of the late Miner Bell; cherished mother of Dorothy (Alvin) Dobbie of Perth, Don (Sharon) Bell of Balderson, and Linda (Martin Bauer) Bell of Rockwood; much loved and enjoyed grandmother of Michael (Alice) Bell, Andrew (Andria Patterson) Bell, Steven (Susy Kilby) Bell, Elizabeth (Mark) Mikolaitis and the late Lawson Dobbie; greatgrandmother to Ryan and Cody Bell, Katie and Logan Bell, Wyatt and Sadie Bell, and an expected wee one in October. Helen and Miner farmed and raised their family near Balderson and were married for 62 years before Miner’s death in 2007. Helen is predeceased by her parents Herb and Elva Watt, sisters Joyce Watt, Rena Jackson and Beryl Dodds. She is survived by her sister Eileen Truelove and brother Jack (Carol) Watt. Miner’s siblings were also Mom’s close family and is survived by Margaret (Bell) Hunter and Stewart (Bernice) Bell, along with sistersin-law Jean Bell and Doreen Bell. Helen will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by step grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews, her church family and innumerable friends and neighbours. We are grateful for the diligent and respectful care Mom received over the past 10 and a half weeks, ﬁrst at the Perth Hospital and then at Kingston General and for the compassion and regard her family were shown by the whole medical team during this stressful and sad time. Helen’s family received friends at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service to remember and honour Helen’s life and to celebrate her faith and resurrection was held in the Balderson United Church on Friday, June 3 at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Elaine Hall. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery, Perth. In remembrance, contributions to the Balderson United Church or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, Perth would be appreciated by the family. CL24807

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In hospital, in Kingston, on Tuesday, May 31, 2011 Joseph Bulkowski at the age of 77 years. Joe was predeceased in 1998 by his wife Margaret (Snyder) Bulkowski; he was the brother of Joanna Farr, Patricia Smith and Paul Bulkowski; he will be missed by Karen Ney and family, his neighbours and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, on Friday, June 10 from noon until service at 1 p.m.

Bryan passed away suddenly following respiratory complications in hospital in Perth, on Friday, June 3, 2011, at the age of 57 years. He was born on July 25th, 1953 into a naval family in Halifax N.S. Bryan was predeceased by his father Stanley Mitchell. He leaves his mother Joan, brothers Rodney (Heidi), Bruce and his sister Robyn (Gary McTavish), nieces Tori, Heather, Kathleen and nephew Liam. After moving from coast to coast in his early years, he then settled in Perth in 1974, close to the family cottage at Otty Lake. He has been very happy as a Perthite, loved living in the close community of the town of Perth and he had many close friends. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth 613-267-3765.

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Taken too soon, only ﬁve weeks after successful cancer surgery. Predeceased by his parents Hilda and Art Sr. Brother of Joanne, Carolyn and Carol. Loved husband of Jane (Hudson). Father of Sandra and Wayne. Much loved Popa of Amber and Emily Collins. Sadly missed by ten nephews and four nieces and their families. Brother-in-law of Bruce Hudson, Mary Grimes, Bob Shipclark and John Facette. Art was a retired high school teacher. Visitation and reception took place at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls. Final resting place, Capital Memorial Gardens at a later date. In remembrance, donations to the Lanark, Leeds & Grenville Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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In hospital, in Ottawa, on Friday, June 3, 2011, Gordon Graham (veteran of WWII, Royal Canadian Navy, served in the North Atlantic; member of the Royal Canadian Naval Association and the R.C.N. Benevolent Fund; former member of the Cameron Highlanders; retired Transport Canada) at the age of 86 years. Gordon was predeceased by his beloved wife Jean Margaret (Payne) Graham, his parents Robert and Delia (Steepe) Graham, brothers Stan and Doug Graham and sister Ada Rankin; he will be sadly missed by his children Brian Graham, Cheryl Graham, Neil (Wendy) Graham and their children Melissa, Colin and Adam and Shawn (Suzanne) Graham and their children Scott, Cameron and Hunter; brothers Bob (Terry) and Bill Graham, brother-in-law Austin Payne; sistersin-law Leila Coughler and Marguerite Payne, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. John’s Church, Perth on Wednesday, June 8 at 10 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to the Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund or the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244, Perth held a Veteran’s Service of Remembrance, Tuesday, June 7 at 8 p.m. CL24840

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Lanark master gardeners open forum and come to the meeting for the answers from the experts. In addition to the panel, the June meeting will be a special extended meeting with a large in-house flower show consisting of 19 classes of competition. All members, experienced and novice, are encouraged to participate in the flower show in order to make it a fun evening. The classes are listed in the 2011 Yearbook and on the website found at

Maple Grove raffle to support local boy with rare disease Connor Haynes is a happy little boy in junior kindergarten at Maple Grove Public School who loves music and being with other kids. His smile is infectious and his squeals of joy would put a smile on anyone’s face. Connor is in a wheelchair and has a health condition with no formal diagnosis so funding from organizations is not an option for his family. With Connor growing bigger, his family is now faced with having to renovate their home and obtain a vehicle in order to accommodate the little boy’s wheelchair, said office administrator Nancy Noonan. “The staff at Maple Grove has offered to help by organizing a raffle to help support the family’s efforts,” said Noonan. “Right now, we’re trying to get the word out as much as possible so that people know where tickets can be purchased.” First prize for the raffle is a $1,000 gift certificate for Blackwood Originals in Lanark. Second prize is a 50-inch LG flat screen television, and third prize is four 18-hole golf games and two power carts at Mapleview Golf and Country Club in Perth. Fourth prize is a Playstation PSP, fifth prize is a 2GB iPod Shuffle, sixth prize is a portable DVD player, and seventh prize is a $50 gift certificate for the Lanark Landing Restaurant. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each and will be sold until June 12 with a draw date of June 14. Tickets can be purchased in person at Maple Grove Public School, by phone at 613-259-2777, or by e-mail

www.perthhortsociety.com. Ribbons will be awarded as prizes for each class and who knows, you may go home with one or several! The evening will also feature exhibitions, fun quizzes and a special dessert social. All members are requested to bring their specialty dessert to share as well as their own plate, fork and cup to keep the event environmentally friendly. Non-members are always welcome to participate provided they pay an entrance fee of $3 at the door. The meeting starts a half hour earlier

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at HaynesFamilyFundraiser@hotmail. com. In addition, tickets are available at Blackwood Originals, Mapleview Golf and Country Club, the Lanark Landing Restaurant, Peter’s Restaurant in Perth, and Echo Tours and Travel in Smiths Falls. Noonan wanted to give a heartfelt thank you to all donors: Blackwood Originals; Mapleview Golf and Country Club; Staples; McVeety Electric/Alliance Security of Perth; Pretty Goods; Elaine Combley; Keith Lalonde; Lanark Landing; Walmart (Carleton Place); Dianne McIlquham; McIlquham Women’s Institute; Ema Lee Fashions; Jane Paul; Cindy’s Candle Accessories; Jack McTavish; and individual staff members at Maple Grove Public School. Submitted by Maple Grove Public School

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than normal at 7 p.m. in the Library of the PDCI on June 14. This meeting will be the last meeting before the society breaks for the summer period. Meetings will recommence on Wednesday, September 13. New members are always welcome. Membership has its benefits – a beautiful yearbook, interesting speakers, 10 per cent discount at local nurseries, a lending library and a lot of new friends. For $10 per year, it’s a great bargain! Submitted by Pam Pratt, Perth and District Horticultural Society.

“I’d never done anything like that before in my life,” he said. “It was an exciting experience.”

He may be the mayor of Merrickville, but it’s not uncommon to see Doug Struthers cruising around the village on his old bike. “I have a terriﬁc, old CCM bicycle,” Struthers chuckled. “It’s got two-and-a-half working gears. I love it. When it’s possible, I’ll pedal around town, or from my home to the municipal ofﬁce.” Last year, the recreational cyclist decided to combine his love of biking with a cause close to his heart – he registered in The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s Ride the Rideau event in support of cancer research at The Ottawa Hospital. A 100 km road bike fundraiser from Ottawa to Merrickville, Ride the Rideau raised an incredible $940,000 in its inaugural year. This year, The Ottawa Hospital has set a fundraising goal of $1.8 million. “Many residents in our community have needed, and in the future, may need cancer treatment,” he said. “It’s world-class research that’s happening at The Ottawa Hospital, and it deserves world-class support. The research that’s going on can make major strides in eradicating cancer.” Although he considers himself to be active – Struthers skis and snowshoes in the winter and walks and golfs in the summer – “cycling uses different parts of the body,” he said. “It was a challenge for me, personally.”

The scenery didn’t hurt, either. The route will take riders from Ottawa through the heart of Merrickville and along the Rideau Canal, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Merrickville community also comes out to show their support, Struthers said. “Quite a few people come out to cheer on the day of,” he said. “People come down to the Blockhouse Park and start cheering spontaneously,” he said. “It’s a great adrenaline rush.” The 59-year-old has already signed up for the second annual ride as a member of Team Merrickville, which raised $17,000 last year. The mayor isn’t the only one in town behind this event. Other supporters include the Merrickville Lions Club, which donated $10,000 to the cause, and members of the business community, including Janet Campbell of Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Foods and Shelley Innes of the Downtowne Ice Cream & Candy Shoppe. Struthers, who is setting his personal fundraising goal at $3,000, is challenging others in his community to take part as well. “My name is Doug and I live here too,” he said. If a guy who is the mayor of Merrickville can do it, you can do it. It’s a challenge for people to consider.” To support Mayor Doug Struthers’ ride, participate or volunteer, visit www.ridetherideau.ca.

And there was still the issue of his bike. No problem – he borrowed one for the ride and completed the 100 km in just under ﬁve and a half hours.

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Four local students face Ontario’s best at OFSAA track meet BY GEOFF DAVIES At the Perth Girls Hockey Association’s annual awards banquet, the novice team recognized, from left: Claira Popplewell and Logan Noonan as the most sportsmanlike players; Jocelyn Cooper and Margaret MacKenzie as the most dedicated players; and Natasha Cooper and Kaitlyn Boychuk as the most improved players.

Four student athletes represented Perth at the provincial track and field championships, held June 2-4 at Laurentian University in Sudbury. Evelyn Scott, of Perth and District Collegiate Institute, finished the senior girls’ 400-metre dash preliminaries with a personal best time of 56.33 seconds. In the final, she finished sixth, coming in 2.5 seconds behind the winner with a time of 57.03s. PDCI’s Conner Bulley competed in the senior boys’ shot put and earned 10th place in the province with a throw of 14.38 metres, also a personal best. In the midget boys’ high jump, PDCI’s Scott Rathwell finished 13th with a jump of 1.65 m. James Townsend was St. John Catholic High School’s lone representative at the OFSAA championships. He competed in the senior The PGHA’s midget rep team recognized, from left, Morgan Quick as its most sportsmanlike player, Alanna boy’s javelin throw and earned 11th place with a throw of 48.56m. Dyer as its most improved player, and Jessica Haime as the most dedicated. Submitted photo

Awarding Perth’s heroines of hockey

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Counting down and tuning up for the Perth Kilt Run

DAVIES The Drift cant dose of exercise, I make a notch on my kitchen whiteboard. I’m currently averaging about one every six days. Not good. It was with my whiteboard in mind that I busted out my bike the other day for its season debut. My timing couldn’t have been better. As you’ve probably noticed, it’s not winter anymore. Out on my ride, the sun was hot enough to bake the pavement, and you could see an aura of heat on the horizon. There was a cool, calming breeze that kept the birch trees’ new leaves laughing. I explored up and down the Otty Lake Sideroad, and up and down Wild Life Road, which, ironically, I discovered is home to both the Town’s dump and sewage lagoon. I’d ride through packs of dragonflies basking on the warm road, and swerve around black finger-length caterpillars inching across my path. Above, a herd of clouds lazily grazed. With not-so-shabby surroundings such as these, it wasn’t hard to stay out on my bike for a couple hours. While I probably ought to run to train for a run,

A few more walks, bike rides or vegetables would do us all good. By the time you read I will have added a few more notches to my work-out tally. I hope. If not, I’ll get what I deserve on July 2. But before I sign off, there are two awesome people who should also get what they deserve: a huge thank you. Maurice and Marion Fox didn’t hesitate to stop when they drove by me and my outstretched thumb. I was about as far away town as I could’ve been that day, just leaving the wildlife reserve at the end of Wild Life Road. My old inner-tubes and the dirt road had a disagreement, and the inner-tubes lost. It would’ve been a long walk home if Maurice and Marion hadn’t given me a ride, with my busted front tire sticking out of the trunk. It was my second lesson that day on why we live in a beautiful place.

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this seemed like a pretty good place to start. Plus you get 10times the speed, with none of the joint pain. That trip was a lesson for me, as a newcomer, about just how beautiful Lanark County is. Lanark County recently learned a lesson of its own in the Slim Till You Win competition, losing a total of 533.3 pounds and 212.5 inches, beating out its Renfrew County rival in the process. Among the 185 who competed were mayors, wardens and town councillors from both counties. Perth Mayor John Fenik is a perfect example of how a little fine-tuning can have a big impact on your lifestyle. “Half my plate was always salad or vegetables,” he told the Perth Courier. “I walked pretty well every day.” A lot of us could benefit from his model. Here in Lanark County, nearly two-thirds of us are considered to be overweight or obese, according to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Nearly 2,500 of us are hospitalized each year for heartor stroke-related reasons.

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I may have made a huge mistake. I’ve been fighting back this creeping doubt ever since the Irish-Scot-Tish-Shop first posted its countdown – 60, 59, 58… – to the kilt run. In a move that was one part brash decision, one part delusion, and one part self-inflicted tough love, I signed up to run the five-mile race on July 2. Now I can count the sign’s tally on my fingers and toes, but I can already taste how bitter my raceday cocktail will be if I don’t do something about it soon. Famous last words. Make no mistake, Lance Armstrong I’m not. I’ve had my fair share of athleticism – some sports in university and the odd race – but a lot’s changed since those days. Today there are more obstacles standing between me and an ideal fitness level, and I’m probably not alone in this. A job is one of them. The reporter’s trade seems to only have two modes: frantic speed and total immobility. Walking or biking to work isn’t the best option when you need a car to chase down a fire truck, and it’s hard to tap out a story on a treadmill. The same could be said for most any desk job. Unless you’re one of the lucky few who can work outside or on the go, you’re probably like me: chained to a desk, working too early or too late to make it to the gym on the regular. When you emerge on to the sidewalk, you squint. If this isn’t you, if you’ve figured out how to balance work, life and fitness, I applaud you. If you’re retired you can focus on just one, I envy you. If you’re like me, I sympathize. When the countdown sign came out, I created one of my own. Every time I get a signifi-

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Sports

Golf season now in full swing

TUESDAY, MAY 31 Pierre Hofstatter and Canadian Tire sponsored this week’s Tuesday Men’s Twilight League at the Perth Golf Course. Pierre brought abundant prizes and his family brought a birthday cake to surprise him on his 50th birthday. Long drives were by Stewart McCallum, Pierre Hofstatter, Kevin Kinch and Aaron Robinson. Steve March won an entry into the Burns Jewellers watch

FRIDAY, MAY 20 The Perth Golf Course Friday Evening Mixed Twilight League drew 26 golfers to play this week. We played a two-person scramble and as usual the game is for fun. The winners were the twosome of Joyce Branchaud, Phylis Elliott, Gwen MacNaught and Marg Trembley as the group with the most swings. Longest

drives were by June Taylor, Bill Hughes, Marg Trembley and Doug James. Closest to the pin prizes were collected by Mary Russett and Bill Hughes. This year Blair and Son Furniture are sponsoring a $500 gift certificate for the women’s closest to the pin prize. The winners’ names are recorded each week and are entered into a draw for the prize at the closing tournament. Cobra Pools and Spa is providing a hot tub rental for 10 days for the men’s closest to the pin. The winning names are also being entered into a draw at the closing tournament. Everyone is welcome to join us each Friday at the Perth Golf Course. Tee-off is at 5:30 p.m.

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For being closest to the pin on the eighth hole, Paul Donnelly got his name put in for the watch to be donated by Burns Jewellers. Pat Reith won the Blue Wings tickets and Paul Waite won the A&B Ford oil change.

TUESDAY, MAY 24 Ray Kilpatrick and Perth Cardlock Services sponsored this week’s Tuesday Twilight play. Seventy-six golfers enjoyed the night playing a four-man scramble. There were two groups tied with a 32 on the front. Joe Jarbeau, Peter Whitehead, Scott Rintoul and Toby James made up one group. The other team was Kevin Kinch, Bob Mainmont and Paul Donnelly. Paul Waite, John Fawcett, Brian Eardley and I Walkley scored a 34 on the back nine. Long drives were by Kevin Kinch, Joe Jarbeau, Mark Beveridge and Rob Moses. Golfers with long drives each receive a Callaway golf ball donated by Perth’s Giant Tiger store.

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We had 37 attend the Friday Mixed League on June 3 with dinner upstairs after the golf. Although the evening is just for fun, Garry Patterson scored a very serious 39 on the front. Phyllis Elliott was a little more relaxed with a 59. Long drives were by Barb Geroux, Elaine Turner, Dave Russett and Ed Carnrite. Closest to the pin prizes were won by Anne and Garry Patterson. This year, Blair and Son Furniture are offering a $500 gift certificate and Cobra Pools and Spa are offering a 10-day hot tub rental. Each week the golfer closest to the pin on the designated holes receives an entry to the draw which will be made at our August tournament. Come out and join us. The only charge is for green fees and cart if you want one and are not a member of the club. There is no cost for the league play.

draw. Mike Moore won the Blue Wings Tickets and Tim Elder won the A & B Ford oil change for closest to the pins on the respective holes. There are $500 gift certificates available from Canadian Tire, Burns Jewellers and A & B Ford for a golfer that gets a hole-in-one during twilight play on holes three, eight and 15, respectively. No one claimed those prizes this week. Thirty-eight was the low score on both the front and the back, earned by Barry Murphy on the front and Rob Geroux on the back. Golfers wishing to have their score considered for the low gross prizes must turn in a card showing the scoring totals.

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Check the community bulletin board for upcoming events To advertise a non-profit comSunday, June 12 munity event, email events@perth • The 18th annual Pike Falls courier.com and we would be hap- Classic motorcycle show will take py to include it in the Community place at the Lanark Trap Club. Proceeds will help send Lanark Bulletin Board as space allows. County kids to camp. Fliers are available at the Scotiabank in Thursday, June 9 • Cornerstone Landing Emer- Perth or call 613-284- 3600 for info. • A Ham and Turkey Summergency Residence Inc. is hosting a general assembly meeting at the fest will be held at Foy Hall in First Baptist Church (17 D’Arcy Lanark from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $12 for adults, $5 for kids St.) at 7 p.m. aged six to 12 and children under Friday, June 10 five are free. • Auditions for the Perth ComTuesday, June 14 munity Choir’s fall show, “Any• Zumba will take place at the thing Goes”, by Cole Porter will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. They Tatlock Hall from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. will be held on June 11 from 9 Call 613-256-4915 for information. • The Riverview Seniors will a.m. to 1 p.m. To audition, contact host a luncheon followed by a perthcommunitychoirgmail.com. • The 18th annual Pike Falls meeting at 12:30 p.m. at the PerthClassic motorcycle show will take Upon-Tay branch of the Royal place at the Lanark Trap Club. Canadian Legion. • The Butterfly Fan Club (Perth Gates open at noon. Proceeds will help send Lanark County kids to and district breast cancer support camp. Fliers are available at the group) will meet at the Perth Scotiabank in Perth or call 613- Family Health Centre (33 Lewis St.) from 7 to 9 p.m. 284- 3600 for more information.

Tuesday, June 21 • Zumba fitness classes will be held at Tatlock Hall from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 613-256-4915.

Thursday, June 23 • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) hosts shuffleboard at Watsons Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. There will be a potluck lunch. Call 613-492-0291 for information.

Sunday, June 26

• St. John’s Anglican Church in Innisville is celebrating its 100th anniversary. A service will be held at 2 p.m. and a dinner/dance featuring “The Ramblers” will take place at the Carleton Place Curling Club at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at Temptations in Carleton Place or call 613-2538201. •First Baptist Church (17 D’Arcy St.) is hosting a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

• The Rideau Trail Association is holding an 11-kilometre Desert Lake Canoeing trip. Participants are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at Conlon Farm in Perth, or at 10 a.m. in Snug Harbour Resort parking area, north of the Mitchell Creek bridge. Contact Susan Samila at 613-264-1196. • The Lions Club Jamboree will be held at the Lions Club Hall at 2 p.m. A home-cooked buffet meal will be available for $12 and will begin at 5 p.m. Call Nelda Wark at 613-264-9030.

Public Vehicle/Equipment Auction Saturday, June 18, 2011, 9:00 a.m. Civic #2250, County Road 31, Winchester, ON 613-774-7000 or 1-800-567-1797 More than 300 vehicles and equipment from Federal Government and others Primary list at: www.rideauauctions.com

Wednesday, June 15 • The Perth Historical Society will host the Perth-Upon-Tay Musical Heritage Group at the Perth Museum (11 Gore St.) at 7:30 p.m. The price is $2. • The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) will host shuffleboard at Watsons Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call 613-492-0291 for information. • The Butterfly Fan Club (Perth and District Breast Cancer Support Group) will meet from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Perth Family Health Centre (33 Lewis St.)

Friday, June 17 • The Newboro United Church will present Crooked Wood and Freeman and Foster in concert at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available by calling Peter Caldwell at 613-272-2802, Delos Gipson at 613-273-5219, Maurice Hutchings at 613-273-5344 or Sandra Freeman at 613-359-5619.

Saturday, June 18 • A golf tournament and silent auction will be held at the Lombard Glen Golf and Country Club to help raise funds for the Friends of Spartan Football at St. John Catholic High School. • St. Paul’s United Church (25 Gore St. W.) will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome. • The Rideau Trail Association is holding its annual general meeting in Smiths Falls. See page five of the Rideau Trail Newsletter for details. After lunch, the Rideau Trail Anniversary Relay will continue. It is a level one, seven-kilometre hike. Call leader Bruce Gourley at 613-283-5967 for more information.

Cars: 08 G6, 104 kms; 08 Civic, 92 kms; (2)07 Caliber, 98-124 kms; 06 Taurus, 103 kms; 06 Impala, 169 kms; 06 Magnum, 164 kms; 06 Malibu, 126 kms; 06 Altima, 135 kms; 06 HHR, 121 kms; 06 G6, 145 kms; 06 Sebring, 67 kms; 06 Gr Prix, 138 kms; 06 Mark LT, 167 kms; 05 PT Cruiser, 116 kms; 05 Impala, 267 kms; 05 Pursuit, 88 kms; 05 Lesabre, 113 kms; 05 Altima, 92 kms; 05 Relay, 100 kms; 05 Civic, 88 kms; 04 Sonata, 167 kms; 04 Maxima, 144 kms; 04 Malibu, 199 kms; 04 PT Cruiser, 58 kms; 04 Accent, 112 kms; 04 SRX, 187 kms; 04 Civic, 91 kms; 04 Epica, 83 kms; 04 Lancer, 120 kms; (2)04 Impala, 123-227 kms; 04 Epica, 103 kms; 03 Neon, 193 kms; 03 Cr Vic, 165 kms; 03 Neon, 139 kms; 03 Rio, 91 kms; 03 G35, 210 kms; 03 Monte Carlo, 206 kms; 03 Century, 157 kms; 03 Gr AM, 146 kms; (4)03 Protégé, 79-227 kms; 03 Vue, 144 kms; 02 Gr Am, 147 kms; (2)02 Protégé, 124-188 kms; 02 Sunfire, 187 kms; 02 Passat, 153 kms; 02 Linc LS, 130 kms; 02 Civic, 75 kms; (2)02 Century, 127-212 kms; 02 Regal, 212 kms; 02 Altima, 177 kms; 01 Gr Prix, 138 kms; 01 Sonata, 146 kms; 01 Malibu, 246 kms; 01 Cavalier, 197 kms; 01 Sunfire, 191 kms; 01 Gr Am, 166 kms; 01 Protégé, 129 kms; 00 Park Ave, 118 kms; 00 Taurus, 230 kms; 00 Legacy, 251 kms; 00 Elantra, 272 kms; 00 Corolla, 185 kms; 99 Escort, 71 kms; 99 Maxima, 260 kms; 99 Altima, 176 kms; 99 Lumina, 250 kms; 91 Stealth, 132 kms SUVs: 08 Tribute, 66 kms; 07 Compass, 111 kms; 06 CRV, 88 kms; (2)06 Cherokee, 155-183 kms; 06 Equinox, 103 kms; 06 Tucson, 222 kms; 06 Rainer, 185 kms; 05 Blazer, 82 kms; 05 Explorer, 178 kms; 05 Envoy, 165 kms; 05 Cherokee, 186 kms; 05 Landrover, 163 kms; 05 Xterra, 148 kms; 05 Equinox, 163 kms; 05 Escalade, 170 kms; 05 Santa Fe, 122 kms; 05 Murano, 166 kms; (3)04 Santa Fe, 118-312 kms; 04 Liberty, 99 kms; 04 Excursion, 107 kms; 03 Liberty, 112 kms; 03 Navigator, 139 kms; (2)03 Explorer, 133-222 kms; 03 Durango, 109 kms; 03 Cherokee, 142 kms; (4)03 Tracker, 57-65 kms; 03 Suburban, 127 kms; 02 Rendezvous, 161 kms; 02 Tribute, 67 kms; 02 Santa Fe, 188 kms; 02 Escape, 162 kms; 02 Liberty, 227 kms; 02 Explorer, 130 kms; 01 Forester, 230 kms; 01 Cherokee, 73 kms; 00 Blazer, 180 kms; 00 Pathfinder, 133 kms; 99 Cherokee, 167 kms; (2)99 Explorer, 84-286 kms; (5)Bombardier Iltis Jeep, 46-74 kms Vans: 09 Spectra, 79 kms; (2)07 Caravan, 50-118 kms; 07 Uplander, 73 kms; 07 Pilot, 171 kms; 07 Quest, 77 kms; 07 Freestyle, 138 kms; 07 Montana, 106 kms; (2)06 Caravan, 99-153 kms; 06 Freestar, 86 kms; 06 Montana, 139 kms; 05 Montana, 208 kms; (2)05 Freestar, 85-141 kms; (2)05 Uplander, 121-152 kms; 04 MPV, 121 kms; (2)04 Venture, 125-160 kms; 04 Touraeg, 117 kms; 04 Montana, 187 kms; 04 Caravan, 216 kms; 04 Sedona, 187 kms; 03 Windstar, 118 kms; (2)03 Caravan, 146-178 kms; 03 MPV, 121 kms; 03 Venture, 186 kms; 02 Montana, 116 kms; 02 Express, 288 kms; (2)02 Venture, 226-248 kms; 01 Venture, 205 kms; 01 Montana, 236 kms; (2)00 Windstar, 133 kms Light Trucks: 08 F250, 134 kms; 07 Tundra, 126 kms; 06 Sierra, 114 kms; 06 F250, 167 kms; 05 Colorado, 98 kms; 05 F150, 163 kms; (2)05 Sierra, 135-177 kms; 04 Titan, 211 kms; 04 Ram, 101 kms; 04 Avalanche, 234 kms; 04 Dakota, 123 kms; (2)04 F150, 160-190 kms; (2)03 F150, 169-271 kms; 03 Avalanche, 264 kms; 02 Ram, 252 kms; 02 Sierra, 314 kms; (2)02 F150, 243-276 kms; 00 F450 Cattle, 127 kms; 98 C1500, 234 kms Heavy Vehicles: 01 GMC C6500 cooler, 199 kms; 98 IH 2674 salter, 191 kms; 98 Kenworth Highway, T80, 258 kms Recreational: 09 Suzuki GSX, 6 kms; 09 Triumph Sprint, 9 kms; 09 BMW R1200, 10 kms; 07 Aprilia 1000, 3 kms; (9) new PGO Scooters; 98 Trion KMV Boat; Sundowner Boat; 87 Cruisers Holiday boat; Sunray Fishing boat; Misc: Easy Kleen Pressure washers; (4) 06 Clubcar Electric Golfcarts; Cat Toromont Backhoe, 9 hrs; Zetor 6211 tractor, 5 hrs; (3) new 6’ scraper blades; (2) new posthole augers

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Sunday, June 19 • The Royal Canadian Legion

July 4 to 20

Thanks to Wayne Steele This is my first tour of duty as public relations officer for Branch 244, Royal Canadian Legion, following in the capable footsteps of Wayne Steele. I would like to thank Comrade Wayne for all he has done for us in public relations, and for his continuing support during the change of hands. If you would like to show your own personal thanks, consider buying Wayne a refreshment next time you see him in the Lounge. Our elections took place on Monday, May 30, and the newly elected executive consists of: president, Jim Boldt; immediate past-president, John Gemmell; first vice-president, Wayne Steele; second vice-president, Ted Moss; third vice-president, Eric Devlin; treasurer, Mary Lou Brankin; sergeant-at-arms, Mae Craig. The executive officers are Florence Doran, Betty-Anne Lawlor, Lisa Carroll, Glen Russell, and Terry O’Hearn. Thanks to everyone who ran for office. Ted Moss would like to remind you that Branch 244 will start hosting hamburger, hotdog, and sausage barbecues two Fridays a month, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., which started June 2, and will run until Sept. 2. Proceeds will go to the accessibility fund-raising committee. Please try one of these fun events if you haven’t already, and sample some of Ted’s famous barbecue. The accessibility fundraising committee is continuing to work very hard on behalf of all members, so let’s support them when we can. Upstairs in the Hall of Remembrance, curator John Gemmell and assistants Gordon Thomas and Terry O’Hearn have been busy updating and adding to the amazing collection of artifacts. We are now a member of the Organization of Military Museums of Canada. We are also working on the library, and in the near future, the holdings will be catalogued on our website, along with a private military book collection which you will be hearing about soon. A visit from members of the Canadian Naval Divers Association recently pro-

Saturday, June 25

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O’HEARN 244 Legion Scene “To belong is to serve” vided detailed information on some old navy diving equipment. Keep checking on the website for updates and new photos. Congratulations to long-serving Comrade Eric Devlin on receiving his Palm Leaf to the Meritorious Service Medal, the highest honour given by the Royal Canadian Legion. Eric received this award at our General Meeting on May 29. The list of Eric’s contributions to Branch 244, our country, and our community is very long, and maybe a future column will revisit the subject. I had the pleasure of attending the awards dinner for the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps 211 Lanark, on June 1 in our Hall. There has been a long association between the Legion and Sea Cadets, and they are a big part of our poppy drive in November. Their awards and promotions are geared towards good citizenship and leadership, promoting physical fitness, and stimulating youth interest in the Canadian Forces. They were certainly a well turned out group of cadets, and it was great to see them receiving their medals, trophies, and new badges of rank. As I write this, all our committee chairs have not been appointed, so hopefully there will be more news coming to you next time. Don’t forget our websites for Branch 244 and the Hall of Remembrance listed below: www. hallofremembrance.ca and www. rcl244.com. Tell your friends and family about them so they can keep up-to-date, and check out our facilities. Lest We Forget.

Brockville Collegiate Institute Site Principal Valerie Allen Telephone: 613-677-1654 After July 4 ~ 613-345-5641 valerie.allen@ucdsb.on.ca

General Vanier Intermediate School Site Principal Tim Mills Telephone: 613- 933-5256 ext 2504 After July 4 ~ 613-933-5500 tim.mills@ucdsb.on.ca

Eastern Ontario Education On-Line Program & Training Centre Site Principal Principal Lyle Ferguson David MacDonald Telephone: 613-346-2122 Telephone: 613-342-1127 After July 4 ~ 613-764-7332 After July 4 ~ 613-345-5641 lyle.ferguson@ucdsb.on.ca david.macdonald@ucdsb.on.ca

Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute Site Principal Sharon Halladay Telephone: 613-359-5391 After July 4 ~ 613-283-0288 sharon.halladay@ucdsb.on.ca Frank Hummell, Principal of Continuing Education Telephone: 613-937-0120 ext 105 frank.hummell@ucdsb.on.ca

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Saturday, June 11 • Auditions for the Perth Community Choir’s fall show, “Anything Goes”, by Cole Porter will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To audition contact perthcom munitychoir@gmail.com • St. James Anglican Church will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. • A Fantastic Fish Fry will take place at the Upper Rideau Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Westport from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meal will include all you can eat fish, salad and rolls for $15 for adults and $8 for children. • The 18th annual Pike Falls Classic motorcycle show will take place at the Lanark Trap Club. Proceeds will help send Lanark County kids to camp. Fliers are available at the Scotiabank in Perth or call 613-284-3600 for info. • A multi-family yard sale will be held at the Asbury Free Methodist Church (144 Gore St.) from 9 to 11 a.m. The sale will include a barbecue and homemade baked goods. • The Rideau Trail Association is holding a Rideau Trail Anniversary Relay from Frizell Road to Poonamalie Road. It is a level two, 12-kilometre hike. Participants are asked to meet at 9 a.m. at Conlon Farm and to bring insect repellent. The hike leader is Gunhild Karius, who can be reached at 613-283-8985. • Fiddle and songwriting workshops with Glenn Graham, Victor Maltby and Jenny Whitely will take place at the Myriad Theatre in Perth. The trio will also perform a concert from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra will also perform. Everyone is welcome and admission is by donation at the door. Call Cindy McCall at 613-278-2448 for more information.

Branch 395 in Lanark is hosting a Fathers’ Day breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

David K. Thomas, Director

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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago

Perth doctors opt to stay in offices monte, five of seven doctors in Carleton Place and 16 of 17 physicians in Smiths Falls closed their offices late last week. Drummond was quick to point out that the majority of Perth physicians had followed part of the three-step program of protest, outlined by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). “The first step was to optimize patient care ... that is, to not send them home before they’re ready. The second was to resign from all hospital committees. Most of the doctors serve on committees out of professionalism ... out of the goodness of their hearts ... we’ve all resigned. The third step was the closure of the offices. Some doctors have difficulty with that

because they feel it’s unethical,” he reasoned. The strike had little effect on the daily operation of the GWM Hospital, said the administrator of the hospital, Norman Legault. “The doctors were committed to emergency duty and taking care of their patients. Everything was fine from our point of view,” he stated. Even though Perth doctors proved to be the exception, Drummond stated there was no wavering of support in the fight against the ban on extra billing. The next step for doctors, said Drummond, would be decided at an executive meeting of the OMA next week. “I don’t feel there will be a general walkout; rather, I

A nostalgic look at yesteryear

50 years ago

Cuberee held in Perth

ome 350 Cubs, leaders and group committee members from the Rideau Lakes district attended the Cuboree at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute grounds on Saturday. Packs were present from Almonte, Lanark, Merrickville, Portland, Smiths Falls, OHS Smiths Falls and Perth groups.

OPP targeting bookmaking Ward H. Kennedy, assistant commissioner of the provincial police, said on Friday the antigambling squad is investigating bookmaking and gambling operations in 27 Ontario communities. Most of the police work, he said in an interview, is against bookmaking, but it also involved illegal gambling and unlawful use of pinball machines.

Bursary established for nursing students At the May meeting of the Women’s Hospital Auxiliary it was decided to establish a bursary for students of the Perth and District Collegiate Institute who are planning to enter nurse’s training in an accredited hospital. The bursary will be for $100 and will be given each year to the most deserving student. It is hoped this will be an incentive to girls to enter this worthwhile profession. Applications should be sent to Mrs. A. Daines, 1 Allan Ave., before Aug. 1.

Little League season opens with parade More than 500 fans turned out to the fairgrounds last Wednesday evening for the opening of the Little League baseball season. A parade was formed at the town hall and, headed by the Legion Sea Scout Band, marched up town and returned to the fairgrounds.

An inch of snow falls Perth and district residents awoke last Friday morning to witness the ground covered with an inch of soft snow, due to the cold weather which swept into eastern Ontario from the north. The temperature dropped to 32 degrees, which broke an 1893 record for that date. From a trace of snow in some sections, the fall amounted to two inches in the Lavant area. In May of 1925, this section was visited by a sleet storm, when

a heavy coating of ice hung on BORN trees and overhead wires. Arnott - At the GWM Hospital, on May 3, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Town seeking dog catcher Alex Arnott of Perth, a daughter. In a busy session lasting three Begin - At the GWM Hospital, on and a half hours on Monday night, May 26, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. JerPerth council agreed, after much ry Begin of Perth, a daughter. discussion, to advertise for a dog Craig - At the GWM Hospital, on catcher and to look into the advis- May 24, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Terability of engaging a plumbing ry Craig of Perth, a daughter. inspector — among other things. Fleming - At Toronto General Before the meeting got underway, Hospital, on May 11, 1961, to Howthe Courier asked permission to ard and Donna (nee Kernohan) take pictures — without benefit Fleming, a daughter. of flash or noisy equipment — of Geddes - At South Peel Hospital, Cooksville, on May 23, 1961, to council in session. It was clear from the outset that Kenneth and Evelyn (nee Fournithe idea didn’t go over too big, but er) Geddes, a son, Daniel (Danny) Mayor Burchell was very fair Boyd. about the whole thing: he put it to Keays - At the GWM Hospital, on May 4, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Raya vote. mond Keays of Perth, a son. George Saunders licensed Mayer - At the Civic Hospital, on May 26, 1961, to Walter and Pat by Renfrew Presbytery (nee Wright) Mayer, a daughter, A very interesting service took Christine Ann. place in St. Paul’s United Church, Noonan - At the GWM Hospital, Perth, on Thursday evening, May on May 28, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. 25, when Mr. George F. Saunders Paul Noonan of RR 7, Perth, a was licensed by Renfrew Presby- son. tery. Norris - At the GWM Hospital, May 29, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Perth bowling teams sweep on Gordon Norris of Westport, a Lanark tournament daughter. Perth ladies’ and men’s bowling Oliver - At the GWM Hospital, teams swept the Lanark tourna- on May 4, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Oliver of RR 5, Perth, a ment by winning both trophies. In the men’s division, Perth daughter. took the trophy and also the three Pinkham - At Renfrew Victoria individual prizes, while the Perth Hospital, to Bill and Eleanor (nee ladies won the trophy and two of Orser), a son. Reid - At the GWM Hospital, on the three individual prizes. May 26, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. HarCorp. Gartner promoted old Reid of Perth, a daughter. Scott - At the GWM Hospital, on to OPP inspector OPP Corp. Lawrence Gartner May 5, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Wilof Perth was one of four corpo- liam E. Scott of RR 3, Perth, a rals promoted to inspectors in the daughter. criminal investigations branch, Sweeney - At the GWM Hospital, Attorney-General Roberts and on May 25, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. OPP Commissioner W.H. Clark Vernon Sweeney of RR 1, Flower Station, a son. announced on Friday.

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DIED Ferguson - At the GWM Hospital, on Friday, May 26, 1961, Greta Elizabeth Stewart, in her 65th year, beloved wife of Thomas A. Ferguson, formerly of Snow Road. Wilson - At Perth, on Wednesday, May 24, 1961, Robert Albert Wilson, age 87 years, beloved husband of the late Emmeline Balfour.

Ray Poole of Perth will preside at the Kemptville Agricultural School graduation exercises on Saturday, June 3, when diplomas and prizes will be presented. Hon. W.A. Goodfellow, Ontario minister of agriculture, will be the guest speaker. Among those graduating from The preceding was originally this district are: in agriculture, Ronald Couch, RR 1, Lanark; published in The Perth Courier Thomas Ennis, RR 4, Perth; Stan- of June 4, 1986 as the “25 years ago” news. ley Vanden Bosch, RR 7, Perth.

think you’ll see a series of esca- month for the sole purpose of dislating small walkouts,” he pre- cussing the proposal. dicted. Members of town council are remaining tight-lipped concernRecreation project ing what was discussed at the decision soon meeting. “Mr. Perkins was sent a letter Perth town council is expected to make a decision on the Conlon on May 23, from myself, with the Farm recreation land proposal in comments and suggestions stemming from the meeting,” said the next few weeks. The municipality would like to Mayor Lowell Yorke. “In fairness construct a major recreational to Mr. Perkins, council does not complex on the 42-acre site with wish to reveal the comment until soccer fields, baseball diamonds a reply is received,” he added. “I’m still anxious to receive someand a possible arena facility. Planners from Cumming-Cock- thing in the way of comments or burn and Associates introduced a suggestions from both the BIA final plan for the property at a (Business Improvement Area public meeting held at town hall Committee) and the chamber of last week. There are two schemes commerce executive boards.” Perkins has proposed a threesuggested by Cumming-Cockstorey building for the property, burn for the property. The first scheme includes three although specific details regardball diamonds, tennis courts, soc- ing financing and construction cer fields, a court activity area have not been publicly discussed. and other features. The second New clinic to open soon scheme removes one of the ball The newest veterinary clinic in diamonds and includes an arena. Scheme two also has a 400-car the Perth region will be open for parking lot, while scheme one has public viewing at Millarbrooke Farm on June 13 from noon to 10 a parking area for 240 cars. It was indicated earlier that the p.m. Located at the equestrian site could accommodate an arena centre operated by Olympic rider and three ball diamonds if the Ian Millar on the Rideau Ferry town was to purchase a 13-acre Road, the clinic will specialize in adjoining piece of property equine medicine. The clinic has been equipped owned by Colourbelle Ltd., a firm in which Mayor Lowell Yorke is a with state-of-the-art equipment partner. Yorke has declared a con- and includes an operating theflict of interest and has not par- atre. It is expected the clinic will ticipated in any discussions in- be the premier facility of its kind in eastern Ontario dealing privolving the site. Deputy-Reeve Chuck Montgom- marily with the treatment of ery said last week there has been horses. no movement with regard to purThree Buoys lake armada chasing the adjoining property. An armada of houseboats left Recreation committee chairman Coun. Bill White said this Portland on Saturday and are week he is “very optimistic” town now harboured at Muskrat Hole council will go ahead with devel- near Narrows Lock. The fleet of Three Buoys houseopment of the property. boats wheels into operation this Tips for backyard weekend and Rick Lockett, Three Buoys dockmaster, says the gypsy moth battle The ever-increasing problem of month of June is nearly booked the gypsy moth infestation in La- solid. Workmen have been busy at the nark and surrounding counties has prompted the provincial gov- Muskrat Hole site, putting in ernment to allocate $11.5 million docks and widening roads into this year to help prevent the fur- the bay area. There are also plans to construct a lodge and a large ther spread of this insect. Currently, the Ministry of Nat- octagonal sun deck at the locaural Resources (MNR) is engaged tion. “It’s going to be incredible,” exin an unprecedented aerial sprayclaimed an enthusiastic Lockett ing program that is taking place across the province and includes this week. “I can see it being the biggest the counties of Lanark, Hastings, Lennox and Addington and Fron- and most beautiful resort area on tenac. In most cases this program the Rideau system,” he added. is geared to larger land block ar- The Rideau Trail also cuts eas and the homeowner or land- through the site. Holding tanks on shore will owner who has only a few trees to handle waste from the houseboat protect, whether living in a rural or populated area, has to fend for fleet and will be emptied and removed regularly by tanker. himself. The introduction of the Three In order to minimize the gypsy Buoys houseboats on Big Rideau moth infestation in these areas, MNR has compiled a list of steps Lake has caused a great deal of that can be taken by the owners controversy, with cottagers and of smaller parcels of land using other property owners in the area household cleaning agents and protesting the move. other handy utensils. Johnson and Son Limited has recently manufactured a form of Raid which is registered for use against 10 caterpillars and the gypsy moth. The active ingredients are pyrethrins and the product name is Raid Caterpillar and Gypsy Moth Killer. The can attaches to a garden hose and the insects are then sprayed with the insecticide. Individual trees too large to treat with ground equipment can be protected, to some extent, with a 12-inch-wide piece of cloth or burlap attached around the circumference of the trunk with a piece of rope, then folded over itself. This forms a preferred daytime hiding place for the gypsy moth, which generally feeds at night. Once the larvae are trapped they should be collected daily and destroyed.

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IN FOR A HARD HAUL? On June 3, local MPP Randy Hillier met with members of the Ontario Federation of Independent Towers and tow truck operators from all over Lanark County and beyond, to hear their concerns about a recent move by the provincial government that could see Ontario divvied into 56 zones, each exclusively served by a single provider of vehicle impoundment services. These operators are concerned about the move’s implications on local service delivery, and how it could restrict competition between businesses, according to a release from Hillier’s office. Picture here are, from left, Peter Porteous, John Poole, Frank Rego, Carol Lepage, Glen Morrow, Wendy Rainey, Steve Rainey, Joe Perry, Roy Loveless, Hilary Loveless, Randy Hillier and Sue Webb. Geoff Davies photo

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Sunday, June 12, Pentecost 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: “Full of the Holy Spirit and of Faith” (Acts 11: 24). All welcome, nursery provided. Next Community Dinner Saturday, June 25 • 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Need a ride? 613-267-2023

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News from the Perth Civitan Club Guest speaker Dr. Wayne Barry was the guest speaker at the May 24 meeting. Dr. Barry has volunteered on numerous medical missions with Médecins Sans Frontières and Operation Smile for children and adults with facial deformities. His extensive travels have taken him to China, Brazil, Venezuela, Jordan, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Southeast Asia. He gave an interesting presentation with many photos and he reflects the true spirit of volunteerism.

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who ran for office. The new board consists of: presidentelect Carol Rubino; secretary Beth Kilpatrick; treasurer Freda Fournier; directors Hans Gretener, Richard Peskett, Don Rubino, Bonnie Waldeck, Julie McIntyre and Bill Kelford.

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Students from St. John Catholic High School assisted with the May 26 clinic by distributing posters, helping to bake cookies and by volunteering at the clinic. Recruitment awards Five students were able to donate Recruitment awards were pre- blood. These students will submit sented to Civitans Joe Ferguson, an essay as part of the criteria for Bill Kelleher, Gavin Currie and the blood donor bursary. Ken Fournier. Congratulations to them for all their efforts in Relay for Life expanding the membership. Civitans Trish McConnell,

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Civitan Diane Stoness reported that Perth Civitans provided more than 168 volunteer hours to assist with the Brown Shoe Mega Sale on the May long weekend, offering parking services and a barbecue.

Karen Leroux and Debbie Ryder attended the “Honouring Our Lifeblood” ceremony in Ottawa on May 17, to recognize volunteers with the Canadian Blood Services. Karen and Debbie accepted a five-year volunteer Perth author John McKenty was in Almonte on Friday for the launch service award on behalf of the New Board of Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month. He signed copies of his book, Perth Civitan Club. The award Canada Cycle & Motor: The CCM story along Little Bridge Street as the Congratulations to our newly was presented by Andrew month’s kick-off activities went on. Brier Dodge photo elected board and to all members Jordan, volunteer coordinator

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of Canadian Blood Services. Two Perth blood donors have reached the 100 donation mark.

Diane Stoness and Bonnie Waldeck are captains of the Perth Civitan team in the Relay for Life. Donations may be made online at http://convio.cancer.ca (click “pledge a participant” and search for team “Perth Civitan”). Civitan members are selling tickets on a screened gazebo donated by Canadian Tire in Perth. Proceeds will go towards Relay for Life. Submitted by the Perth Civitan Club.

A good, old fashioned barn dance on June 18 hoe downs in the county, so don’t miss this event. There will be a barbeque from 7 to 8 p.m., with live music by renowned fiddler Wade Foster starting at 8 p.m. There will also be a silent auction with many exquisite hand made art works, pottery, twig furniture, paintings, photography, B and B stays, and gift certificates. It promises to be a terrific night, so mark Saturday, June 18, on your calendar. Admission is $10 in advance, $5 for children or $15 at the barn door. You may

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Fiction Alone in the Classroom, by Elizabeth Hay. In a small prairie school in 1929, Connie Flood helps a backward student learn how to read, but observing them and darkening their lives is the principal, Parley Burns, whose strange behaviour culminates in an attack so disturbing its repercussions continue to the present day. Caleb’s Crossing, by Geraldine Brooks. In 17th century Martha’s Vineyard, Bethia Mayfield, whose family is one of a small band of pioneering English Puritans and whose father is Great Harbor’s minister, meets and befriends Caleb, the young son of a chieftain, who will go on to become the first Native American graduate of Harvard College. Incidents in the Life of Markus Paul, by David Adams Richards, tells the story of the various halftruths, political machinations and outright lies that lead to the unfair incrimination of one man, Roger Savage, in the death of Hector Penniac, a promising young Mi’kmaq man from a local First Nations reserve, in a shipping yard in New Brunswick in 1985. The Pale King, by David Foster Wallace. The agents at the IRS Regional Examination Center in Peoria, Illinois, appear ordinary enough to newly-arrived trainee David Foster Wallace, but as he immerses himself in the tedious and repetitive routine, he learns that he has arrived at a moment when forces within the IRS are plotting to eliminate even what little humanity and dignity the work still has. The Woefield Poultry Collective, by Susan Juby. A city slicker with dreams of a life on the land inherits her uncle’s broken-down farm on Vancouver Island and attempts to turn things around with the help of a band of misfits. Non-Fiction Alice Neel: the Art of not Sitting Pretty, by Phoebe Hoban. Hoban’s biography of American artist Alice Neel is rich in

purchase tickets at Mill Street Books in Almonte, Shadowfax in Perth, Nature Lover’s Book Store in Lanark or at 30 Bennett Street, Carleton Place. The cost of the BBQ is not included in the admission price. The riding program is always looking for volunteers to help with the riding lessons, so if you are

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The Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program was thrilled with the turnout for their forth annual, “For a Taste of the Valley,” Food and Wine Gala on May 9. The restaurants, caterers and beer and wine vendors presented a wonderful array of culinary treats, as well as delectable samples of local beer and Canadian wines. Everyone was very impressed by the high quality of the fabulous food and spirits. The donations from the community for the silent auction were outstanding and over

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Catholic Women’s League in Perth celebrates 90th anniversary On Sunday, May 29, St. John the Baptist Parish celebrated the 90th anniversary of the parish’s Catholic Women’s League with an Anniversary Mass, followed by a “Circle of Prayer” and social gathering. After the celebration of mass, Fr. Brian McNally, members of the Catholic Women’s League and more than 200 parishioners went outside to form a circle around the church. During a moment of silent prayer, with hands joined to encircle the entire building, everyone reflected in thanksgiving to God for the resolve and dedication of the people who gave them the beautiful 163-year-old stone church in which they continue to gather for worship today. Afterwards, parishioners enjoyed an old-fashioned luncheon and social at St. John Elementary School. Such gatherings have been popular events from the earliest beginnings of the parish and Perth, dating back to 1816. There were sandwiches and birthday cake prepared by the ladies of the league, as well as Blue Mountain coffee, a special gift from the Catholic Women’s League in Kingston, Jamaica, with whom the league in the Archdiocese of Kingston, Ontario has twinned. This October will mark the official

date when St. John the Baptist Council received its charter as a member of this National Sisterhood of Catholic Women. Mrs. J.E. Maloney was the president of St. John’s first Catholic Women’s League, with Reverend Dean Hogan as the first spiritual director. The local league council was established just one year after the national organization of the Catholic Women’s League in Canada was formed in 1920. Susan Roach is the current president of St. John’s Catholic Women’s League Council. Fr. Brian McNally is Pastor of St. John’s and spiritual adviser of the league of the parish, as well as of the Archdiocese of Kingston. Throughout its 90-year history, the league has been very active through service, education, advocacy and social action, not just in Perth, but also nationally and internationally. St John’s Catholic Women’s League Council has 171 members. Their recent activities have included the “White Ribbon Against Pornography” campaign, presentations on nutrition, addictions and mental health, making “birthing kits” to reduce infant and maternal deaths, highlighting the plight of Christians in the Middle East,

financial support for women’s projects in the developing world, youth initiatives, school breakfast programs, bursaries, palliative care and more. The Catholic Women’s League is planning another 90th anniversary event

in October. For more information or how to join, contact Susan Roach at (613) 2640007 or St. John’s parish office at (613) 2671043. Submitted by the St. John’s Catholic Women’s League.

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IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE? Participants in the Eastern Regional Medical Education Program, started up by local Dr. Ross McLean, conclude their week-long placement in the area with a dinner at Maximilian Dining Lounge on June 2. These first-year medical students from Queen’s University completed a week of job-shadowing with doctors in Lanark County to get a first-hand taste of practicing medicine in rural communities, in hopes they may return for longer placements later on. Pictured here are, from left, Sarah Felder, Tess Sudenis, Jared Baylis, Drew Webster, Andrew Armstrong, Peter Urbanellis and Brandon Worley. Geoff Davies photo

Inge-Va opens June 11 for summer tours Visit Inge-Va this summer for guided tours, period rooms and exhibits. Located in the heart of Perth, this late-Georgian stone residence was built in 1823 for Reverend Michael Harris, the first Episcopalian minister in the district. By 1833, it was the home of Thomas Mabon Radenhurst, a prominent lawyer in the community. Ella Inderwick purchased the property from the Radenhurst family in the 1890s and named it “Inge-Va”: a Tamil

word meaning “come here.” Her son Cyril inherited the property in the 1930s and, in 1974, his wife Winnifred donated Inge-Va to the Ontario Heritage Trust. In 1989, she bequeathed to the Trust a collection of furnishings that provides insight into the history of the house and the wider Perth community. Following extensive archaeological investigation of the property and research on the history of the house, the Trust used funds provided by the provincial government to complete a major restoration of Inge-Va in 1995.

This site is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust, an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario’s heritage. Located at 66 Craig St. in Perth, Inge-Va is open weekly from Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours cost $3 for adults, $1.50 for students, and are free for children under six. A discounted rate is available for groups of 15 or more. Submitted by the Ontario Heritage Trust.

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A taste of the country life is what you get with this beautiful well built custom home. Set on a gorgeous lot, well treed,wildlife at your back door its called peaceful living. Lovely kitchen, hardwood and ceramic tile, corner propane ﬁreplace natural light with skylights to brighten the entry way and one of the 3 bathrooms. Extra large 2 car garage. Only 10 min from Perth. This is a country gem!! 736 Stanley Rd. $299,900. Cathie McCabe/Julia Scotland, 613-264-0123

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610 West Point - Dr. $349,000 - Nature and the Rideau at your back door this custom built home offers fantastic scenery while situated in a desirable sub-division. 3 br, 2 1|2 baths bright and spacious with vaulted ceilings and warm oak kitchen, bright part ﬁnished basement for entertaining or the kids to play. Water access without waterfront taxes! Cathie McCabe/Julia Scotland, 613-264-0123

71 Wilson St. - $279,500 - Spacious home in historic Perth on beautiful oversized lot features 4 bedrooms, updated eat-in kitchen, dining room. Circular staircase ads to the charm of this lovely large family home. Main ﬂoor family room with rustic beams and cozy gas ﬁreplace enters a large fenced well treed backyard with detached insulated garage with loft. Cathie McCabe/Julia Scotland, 613-264-0123

14 BECKWITH ST., E., PERTH $219,900 What a fabulous location in downtown heritage Perth-walk to all amenities & activities at any time of year-one of Wampole House built in the early 1900s-this home is in lovely condition with refinished hardwood floors on the main level, gas fireplace in the living room, spacious formal dining area opens to the updated pine kitchen complete with breakfast counter & stained glass window-loads of room in front foyer with convenient access to the powder room-upper level houses 2 bedrooms (3rd is currently used as master dressing room)-finished attic area is an ideal teenager hangout or private office space-backdoor access to large deck overlooking courtyard/patio area & fenced backyard-enclosed side porch, good dry basement-an ideal in town property-own a part of Perth’s history! MLS# 092102004001400 Sheri, 613-812-1215

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$299,900 - 250 HALL SHORE RD. DALHOUSIE LAKE - Great access on year round road on the south shore. Level entry into the water would make it perfect for family members of any agethe 3 bedrm bungalow is in mint condition, like a new home with many features like open concept kitchen, dining, living room space all facing the lake, 2 bathrooms, main floor laundry, gleaming oak flooring just installed in past year, lots of pine cabinets & breakfast bar in kitchen, newer windows & exterior doors, lifetime guarantee on the new fibreglass shingles, efficient heat pump, central air, central vac, water softener-double detached garage plus single garage at the lake for all the extra `toys` - 10x15 insulated porch is a lovely 3 season room-lakeside deck-a real gem! MLS# 094000303007400 Sheri, 613-812-1215

516 CHRISTIE LK. RD. - Unbelievable good value for this home & 12 acre property - 2 storey board on board 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 Sheri, 613-812-1215

OUT OF TOWN $319,000 - 620 Anglican Church Rd. 50 Acres of peaceful living on this hobby farm with picturesque laneway crossing creek, leading to large 4 bedroom home, uniquely mixing old and new. Evidence of stacked log adds rustic charm combined with the large bright addtition that lets the sunshine in! A separate cottage/studio offers a perfect place to set up a home business, craft area or In-law suite. Become self sufﬁcient with chicken coop, 3 greenhouses. Propane and wood ﬁreplace, auxiliary outdoor wood furnace with radiant hot water baseboards. Screened side porch overlooks pool and neighbouring hillside. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 • Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401

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RIDEAU FERRY AREA 175 OLD KINGSTON RD. $226,000 Are you looking for a lovely treed setting on a paved road, not too far off the beaten track & yet close to lakes & the shopping conveniences in either perth or smiths falls, here`s your home! - Gorgeous home dotted with mature trees, great gentle slope to the rear of the one acre lot provides for the bright lower level walkout family room area - open concept main living area featuring ceramic flooring in the eat-in kitchen/dining & laminate flooring & large picture window in the lviing room - 3 good sized bedrooms & great bathroom on the main level - lower level is totally finished complete with l-shaped walkout family room area, warming woodstove to take chill off on cool evenings, big windows & high ceilings - fourth bedroom will be the envy of your teenager! MLS# 083182803361604 Sheri, 613-812-1215

BURGESSWOOD ESTATES – 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 4000 feet of gorgeous waterfront for residents. $328,900. MLS# 786557 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361

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3307 Watson’s Corners Rd. $275,000 The setting is gorgeous-the features of this lovely, open concept 15 year old cedar sided bungalow sitting on 5 acres will surprise you-a whole lot of updates & care have gone into this lovely home & property over the past few years-some of the many features include hardwood ﬂooring & vaulted ceiling in the living room, open kitchen/ dining area with oak cabinets & patio door to rear 2 level decking-master bedroom has patio door to 12x16 foot 3 season sunroom - corner Jacuzzi tub, double sinks & oversized shower in main bath-lower level has been totally renovated & includes L-shaped family room, 3rd bedroom, bath/laundry & big workshop/utility area with covered stair access from outside-underground dog fence, new shingles & window wells, double detached garage, perennial gardens & pond. MLS# 094000202528510 Sheri, 613-812-1215

6071 HWY. 43 • $266,000 Absolutely fantastic home for you & your family-extremely well maintained & cared for by the current owners-4 bedroom home is ideal for an active family-features include a master bedroom with juliet balcony, built-in cabinets & cupboards & a gorgeous ensuite bath-lovely hardwood floors & ceramic in many of the rooms-golden oak cabinets, newer counter top & an efficient 5 foot island/breakfast counter in the spacious kitchen-newer bay window in the 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-double attached garage is insulated & drywalled-gorgeous inground pool has stairs and lovely concrete patio around with wrought iron fencing. Gas heat & hot water, paved driveway. MLS # 091990801556350 Sheri, 613-812-1215

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234 Bernice Cresc. Chaloa Acres Reduced!! $299,000 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. Great area for families. MLS# 091990802040400 Sheri, 613-812-1215

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