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Perth’s first Gay Pride Day is June 18 BY KASSINA RYDER

A 53-year-old man from the Perth area was charged with drunk driving on June 7 after flipping a vehicle near the railroad tracks on Wilson Street West. Perth police responded to the call at approximately 1 a.m. and determined the driver was intoxicated. He was given a breath test after his arrest and was subsequently charged. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 27.

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911 for emergencies only The OPP are reminding the public to only call 911 in emergency situations. Questions and concerns about utility services should be addressed to the agencies providing them, and not to the police.

INSIDE EASY RIDERS Cooper Wark and his brother Riley were ready to ride on their father’s motorcycle during the Pike Falls Classic motorcycle rally on Saturday. Hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts gathered at the annual rally, which included a massive dinner for the hungry guests. Ryan Holland photo

Perth will celebrate its first official Gay Pride Day with a dance – not a parade – at the Perth Civitan Hall on June 18, says organizer Shelley Montreuil. Montreuil said the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered (LGBT) community in Lanark County wanted to hold a pride day in Perth to celebrate the town as a supportive, and welcoming, place. “We always feel so supported in this community,” she said. “That’s why we’re celebrating.” Not all places have been as inclusive as Perth in the past, Montreuil said. The idea of gay pride movements stem from incidents that took place in Greenwich Village, New York in the 1969. Police often raided establishments frequented by gay people during that time, and individuals were often arrested and harassed by police. One such raid took place at the Stonewall Inn in June of 1969, but this time, people fought back. The Stonewall Riots are now considered the turning point for the gay rights movement. “We’ve had to fight very hard just to have the right to walk the streets,” Montreuil said. It wasn’t that long ago that being gay was considered a mental illness, she also said. In the 1960s, it was illegal for a person to wear more than two pieces of clothing that were considered to belong to the opposite gender. These are just a few of the reasons why a pride day is important, Montreuil said. “The kids today don’t need to worry about that because people already took care of it,” she said. When LGBT Lanark County was founded last year, members knew how difficult it can be for See ‘Making history’, Pg. 3

When hard work pays off Former PDCI student wins communications scholarship BY KASSINA RYDER

Scholarship must also be actively involved in the community, Fox said. Barbary acted as an event organizer for breast cancer awareness, fundraised for the Weekend to End Cancer and was an event liaison for the university’s Terry O’Malley Lecture series. It was the combination of these factors that won Barbary her scholarship, Fox said. “According to the panel, Bailey exhibited all of those things,” she said. “The community service aspect of it is very important to us because, frankly, it was very important to Lou Cahill.” Cahill is known as the “father of public relations,” Fox said. He founded the Ontario Editorial Bureau, one of the country’s first and longest-running public relations firms, which was later

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Make some noise Shari Brownstein’s music programs aim to enhance children’s lives. 5

Blue gold PDCI honours its top athletes with awards. 18

A former Perth and District Collegiate Institute student was awarded the Lou Cahill Scholarship in Communications last month. The award is provided annually by Enterprise Canada and Brock University. Twenty-two-year-old Bailey Barbary, a communications student at Brock University, is the recipient of the 2011 award. “She’s a lovely young woman and very capable and is obviously the well deserved winner of the scholarship,” said Barbara Fox, president and chief executive officer of Enterprise Canada. “The scholarship is awarded to a Brock University communications student who has completed his or her final year and has shown academic excellence, community involvement and participation in charitable events throughout his or her time at Brock,” a press release stated. Barbary had just finished studying communications in the business field at Brock when she found out she had won the scholarship, which includes $1,200 cash and a four-month internship with Enterprise Canada, a public relations firm. Barbary said she decided to take Brock’s communications program after listening to her older sister talk about the course. “I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to pursue when I was finishing high school,” she said. “One of my older sisters was taking the program and it sounded really interesting.” Four years later, Barbary is

Former PDCI student Bailey Barbary is the 2011 winner of the Lou Cahill Scholarship in Communications, which is awarded annually by Brock University and Enterprise Canada.

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now a scholarship winner. “I ended up really liking it and stuck it out for four years so it turned out really well,” she said. While in her program, Barbary developed promotions for Brock’s student-run television station while working as a public outreach and information assistant for the regional municipality of Niagara in Thorald, Ont. In addition to excellent grades, the recipient of the Lou Cahill

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COMMUNITY NEWS SERVING A HELPING HAND Brittany Duncan serves during a co-ed volleyball tournament at Perth and District Collegiate Institute on May 31. The game was held as the final event for the PDCI Fire Victims Relief Campaign, which aimed to raise money for students who have recently lost their homes due to fires. Submitted photo

THANKS, GALS! These ladies helped to make sure the Ham and Turkey Summerfest at Lanark’s Foy Hall was a success. The event raised funds for the parishes of Sacred Heart, Lanark, St. Columbkill, McDonalds Corners and St. Patrick, Ferguson Falls. From left: Louise Mitchell, Lorie Ryder, Helen Cameron, Donna Gemmill and Shirley Kargakos. Kassina Ryder photo

A CUT ABOVE Steve Rymal, shop teacher at St John Catholic High School in Perth, gives his guest Lee Valley Tools founder Leonard Lee a gift during his visit to the school. SJCHS celebrated its shop’s 10th anniversary with a reunion of former shop class students, and a presentation from Leonard Lee on the history of his business and relationship with the school. Ryan Holland photo

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ALL GUSSIED UP Kent Thomson and Megan Wallace were ready for the PDCI formal on June 10. Kassina Ryder photo

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Trash talk gets empty house BY ANDREW SNOOK andrew.snook@metroland.com

ACCOMPLISHMENTS RECOGNIZED Perth Mayor John Fenik (from left) congratulated Town of Perth staff Tim Simpson, Colleen Keeley and Shellee Evans for their recent accomplishments in the classroom. Simpson recently received CMO accreditation while Keeley completed the municipal and finance accounting program. Evans will travel to London, Ont. this week to pick up her Diploma of Public Administration from the University of Western Ontario. Cathy James photo

DIPLOMA CELEBRATION TR Leger student Kyle Normandin couldn’t help but smile on the stage as he received his diploma on June 8, during the school’s convocation. Students and faculty from a variety of campuses gathered at the PDCI theatre to celebrate their hard work and achievements with family and friends, and announce their future career plans. Ryan Holland photo

The Town of Perth tried to talk to trash to its residents last week, but not too many were listening. A waste management open house was held last Wednesday to discuss Perth’s present and future waste management strategies. The meeting was held in Town Council Chambers from 6:30 to 8 p.m., and was hosted by town engineering technologist Jamie McCarthy, Alfred Von Mirbach and Coun. Beth Peterkin. Turnout was disappointing, with the number of residents in attendance countable on one hand. Peterkin said it is hard to know how many people will show up at an open house information session. “Sometimes you get a roomful, sometimes you get a handful,” she said. Peterkin said her biggest concern for the town’s waste management is getting the longest life cycle possible out of the town’s landfill site. “The more we can divert from the landfill the better,” she said. “I just think we need to keep getting people to keep on recycling.” Peterkin added that the green bin program has made a huge impact on landfill diversion in Perth. Despite the lack of interest by the public, Peterkin said holding meetings like this one is an important role of town council. “It’s all part of council having an open door policy,” she said. One of the residents that did make it out to the meeting was former councillor Eric Devlin.

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Brock Lumsden looks to the hundreds attending the convocation ceremony for TR Leger school campuses in the area. Lumsden was one of many students who received a diploma on Wednesday night, celebrating their achievements with friends and family who packed the PDCI Theatre. Ryan Holland photo

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The reason for Monday’s power outage in the Perth area is for the birds. A power failure that affected more than 6,700 households on June 13 is being blamed on an osprey nest, a press release from Hydro One stated. The nest was located along a 44-kilovolt feeder line, which was why so many customers were affected, a representative from Hydro One told The Courier. The outage also affected areas of Bastard, Kitley, Montague, North Burgess North Elmsley and South Elmsley townships. The power was out from noon until approximately 1:15 p.m.

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Lanark Highlands proposes the passage of a bylaw to stop up, close and sell a certain portion of an unopened road allowance which is no longer required for municipal purposes. Any person who believes they may be adversely affected by the closure of such unopened road allowance is asked to express their concerns in writing to the Clerk by June 15th The Council meeting will be held on: June 23, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. • Lanark Highlands Municipal Office DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED CLOSING: The portion of the unopened Road Allowance is located at: DARLING LOTS 3 TO 5 CONC 4/5 – Part 1 Plan 27R9775 DARLING BETWEEN LOTS 5/6 CONC 5 – Parts 2, 4, 5, 7, 8 & 9 Plan 27R9775 DARLING LOT 6 PT LOT 7 CONC 4/5 – Part 3 Plan 27R9775 former Township of Darling, Municipality of Lanark Highlands, County of Lanark. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed by-law is available at the Municipal Office during regular business hours or by contacting the Planning Assistant at 613-259-2398 x 232 or jlaidlaw@lanarkhighlands.ca. Dated this 31st day of May, 2011 Amanda Mabo, Clerk 75 George Street, Lanark ON K0G 1K0 613-259-2398 x 231 • clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca

youth struggling with their identities, Montreuil said. “One of the biggest reasons we even formed this group is for the youth,” she said. By providing a support network based on inclusivity, the group means have a place to turn when things get tough, which can sometimes be the difference between life and death for some young people, Montreuil said. “We do not want to hear that a Lanark County area youth felt they needed to take their life because they were so conflicted about their sexuality,” she said. “This is important to us.”

Good business In addition to celebrating pride, Gay Pride Day is also a great way to attract newcomers to town, Montreuil said. “This is also about business,” she said. Montreuil said the group is en-

couraging visitors attending the dance to book rooms at Perth’s hotels and B&Bs and stay for the weekend. This will give visitors a chance to check out Perth, as well as Balderson and other interesting places in the county. “We’re having this dance and we are bringing new consumers to the area,” she said. In addition to gay pride, the dance is also about being proud of Perth itself, Montreuil said. The event is open to anyone who wants to attend. “We’re proud of that, we appreciate being a part of such a great community, and we want to invite people to join in the community with us,” she said. The dance will begin at 8 p.m. at the Perth Civitan Hall (Hwy 43) on June 18 and will feature local band Tell Mama, as well as DJ Penny. Tickets are $15 in advance (www.shadowfax.ca), or $20 at the door. For those who require it, a reduced rate is also available.

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He was not impressed with the turnout. “With something so important, where are the other 2,300 households?” he said. The residents in attendance commented on a few minor tweaks they felt the waste program needed, but overall they thought the town was doing a good job. Anna Cornel said she would like to see the garbage trucks pick up on one side of the street all year in low-traffic areas, to reduce truck traffic, gas consumption and potentially lower the town’s costs. She also said residents could benefit from a hazardous waste pick-up day once a year. “I have to drive to Carleton Place to return hazardous waste,” Cornel said. “That’s quite a drive. She said she takes advantage of the town’s free compost in May, and sometimes finds a surprise in her garden. “I’ve never planted any squash, but I now have some wonderful squash,” she said. McCarthy said the next step in the town’s waste management plans is to meet with people in the commercial and industrial sections of the town, to discuss ideas and concerns for the future. She said she hopes to have the first draft of the new waste management strategy completed this year. “It does need to be reviewed so it takes a while,” she said. “We have to plan for landfill closures, transfers and getting more materials into recycling.” To make comments or offer ideas on the town’s future waste management plans, visit www. perthcomposts.com

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Flag Person / Labourer The Municipality of Lanark Highlands is seeking to hire an experienced “Flag Person / Labourer” within its Public Works Department. This position includes but is not limited to flagging traffic through construction sites and various labour related activities. Qualified applicants must have a Drivers Licence in good standing. Candidates with experience in traffic control throughout a construction site and an understanding of “Book 7” as it relates to the Highway Traffic Act will be considered an asset through the hiring process. Also, the ability to lift heavy objects and perform other strenuous activities common to the position will be required. Salary range: $10.25 to $11.55 per hour, commensurate with experience based on a 40.0 hour work week. Applications will be held in strict confidence. Please ensure that we receive your detailed resume by mail/fax or email no later than 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 23rd, 2011. Flag Person / Labourer Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George St., P.O. Box 340 Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 Attention: Scott Cameron, Public Works Superintendent e-mail: scameron@lanarkhighlands.ca Fax: 613-259-2291 Inquiries: 613-259-2398 Ext 239 Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk/Deputy CAO at the address indicated above. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest. Only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. – Committee of the Whole Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 p.m. – Committee of Adjustment Thursday, June 23 – Council following Committee of Adjustment There are no meetings scheduled for July

LANARK HIGHLANDS YOUTH CENTRE SEEKS NEW BOARD MEMBER DUTIES OF BOARD MEMBER a) Attend 1 board meeting per month. Meetings are currently held on the first Monday of each month at 6:15 pm in Lanark Village. b) All members are encouraged (but not required) to participate actively in the operations of LHYCI. Such participation may include: 1. attending meetings 2. chairing sub-committees 3. helping with fundraising efforts 4. promoting the activities of LHYCI c) Ideally, the member will serve for a period of at least 1 year. QUALIFICATIONS: a) Interested in creating healthy community environment for youth b) Experience in youth, community or other non profit agencies a bonus All interested individuals are encouraged to contact Ashley Wheeler, Executive Director, at 613-259-2012 or by email lhyci@storm.ca Amanda Mabo, Clerk/Deputy-CAO Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George Street, Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 or 1-800-239-4695 F: 613-259-2291 E: clerk@lanarkhighlands.ca • Website: www.lanarkhighlands.ca This email may contain privileged and confidential information intended only for the individual or entity named in the message. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or the agent responsible to deliver it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is prohibited. If this communication was received in error, please notify us by reply email and delete the original message.

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County council briefs BY CATHY JAMES Perth Courier

The following stories cover the Lanark County Council meetings which took place on June 8, 2011. Councillors absent from the meeting included Aubrey Churchill, Ed Sonnenburg, Wendy LeBlanc, John Gemmell, Pat Dolan, Brian Stewart and Smiths Falls representative Dennis Staples. AUDITOR’S REPORT SUGGESTS BETTER RESERVES SAVINGS Lanark County’s auditor says though the county is in good financial shape, it needs to put more money aside for a rainy day. Howard Allan presented his 2010 auditor’s report to Lanark County councillors at its corporate services committee meeting June 8. Allan said though the county has increased its ratepayer tax base over the past five years, its federal and provincial government funding has remained static. As a result, Allan said the county has to cut its government funding dependency while its reserves savings should increase. He added a reserves policy is necessary especially since the govern-

ment has been pushing municipalities to become more financially independent. “The trend is the government wants to leave you on your own and have your own capital investment plan,” said Allan. “You should give yourself some space and should be putting more money aside,” he said. The county currently has $100 million in assets, compared to $13 million in reserves. Allan compared the county’s reserves numbers to owning a $100,000 house and having $13,000 in the bank for savings. “That’s not a lot of money when big projects come up,” he said. “Our reserves are modest for the expenditures we have and the assets we have to maintain.” Council thanked Allan for his presentation and passed a motion to accept the report as information.

its June 8 community services committee meeting. The Lodge got near perfect scores in nursing care and cleanliness, while it lost some points in quality of meals. “This excellent rate of satisfaction is directly attributed to the commitment and compassion of care of the multi-disciplinary team at Lanark Lodge,” Pidgeon states in her report. Pidgeon said the survey helps staff identify and work to improve its performance as well as recognize staff for this positive feedback. “The staff of Lanark Lodge should be recognized for their diligent efforts and their ongoing commitment to fulfill our mission of people caring for people,” she said.

LANARK LODGE SURVEY RESULTS REVEAL RESIDENT SATISFACTION

Doctor shortages across Lanark County has kept the Family Health Team Mobile Unit so busy, they want to purchase a larger vehicle to meet demand. The mobile unit is owned and operated by the Community and Primary Heath Care organization, and its executive director, Ruth Kitson, spoke to Lanark County council at its community services committee meeting. The mobile unit is an RV that has been

Lanark Lodge recently got top marks from its residents and their families. After conducting a survey earlier this year, the county learned 97 per cent of residents are satisfied with the overall quality of care and services in the home. Lanark Lodge director Deborah Pidgeon presented this report to council at

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retrofitted with a fully equipped examination and treatment room, and is staffed by a nurse practitioner, program assistant and driver. The mobile unit travels across both Lanark and Leeds Grenville counties, making stops in Carleton Place, Perth, Smiths Falls, Brockville, Kemptville as well as a number of smaller towns and villages. With the severe physician shortage in the Smiths Falls region, the mobile unit has increased its presence in this town over the past few months. As a result, the team wants to purchase a larger, wheelchair-accessible unit, and approached the county for funding opportunities. Kitson said the new vehicle, with a retrofit, would cost nearly $150,000. She said they came to the council chambers to ask for financial support since they spend much of its time within the Lanark County borders. “When we first approached Lanark County in 2007 for funding, they didn’t think they needed this service,” Kitson told the Courier. “The majority of our time is spent in Lanark County, particularly Smiths Falls, so we wanted to come back to them about funding.” Should the county not provide funding, Kitson said they will continue to seek financial opportunities elsewhere.

Darou Farm structures could go to Algonquin College BY CATHY JAMES Perth Courier

The Darou Farm’s structures may have a future, and Algonquin College could be on the receiving end. The Town of Perth purchased the Rideau Ferry Road 50-acre lot in 2003 to act as a buffer for its waste management site on Wild Life Road. The property came with a 175-year-old house and 110year-old barn. Since it was first purchased, the two structures’ futures have been up for debate in the council chambers. Two years ago, Mark Thompson Brandt Architect and Associated completed a heritage value assessment at the farm. Though it was deemed a cultural landscape, it would cost the Town nearly $350,000 to restore the house structure, and another $300,000 to provide municipal services to the property. After a lengthy discussion at its May 20 meeting, the Town’s Heritage Management Advisory Panel drafted a list of options for the Town’s consideration for the Darou house and barn. Proposed ideas included restoring and operating the house as a town-owned property; restore the property and sell or lease the house; and sever and sell the property with no conditions. The panel recommends the Town donate the buildings to Algonquin College with the understanding the buildings would be dismantled and reassembled to another location, such as the campus. The buildings would be used for the college’s Heritage Carpentry and Masonry programs for educational purposes. To honour the property’s 175-year-old story, interpretative signage would be posted at either the Perth Museum, college or property site.

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The panel stated this approach accomplishes a number of positive outcomes, as the house would still be used for heritage purposes, Algonquin College would gain valuable use of the building, and it would be completed at minimal expense to the taxpayers. Director of community services, Shellee Evans, outlined the panel’s suggestions to council at its June 7 committee of the whole meeting. “The panel recognizes the constraints of the municipality,” she said. “They feel this is the best result for the community.” Council’s decision didn’t come without debate. Mayor John Fenik remained adamant against the house removal. “Nobody is tearing that house down,” he said. Coun. Judy Brown agreed with the panel’s approach. “I think this is a good compromise because we wouldn’t lose the history of it if we had the history panels,” she said. Coun. Ed McPherson then spoke. “Without spending $1 million, we can’t do anything to the house,” he said. “We are not going to spend $1 million on this house, and the average taxpayer wouldn’t appreciate us prolonging this process. I’m not supporting any money spent on this place.” In the end, the majority voted in favour of the motion to give Evans the green light to approach Algonquin College to determine if the program would be interested in utilizing the house for educational purposes. The majority also voted against installing interpretive signage. Should the college not wish to proceed with the Darou Farm, Evans will return for council approval to offer the buildings to the private sector.

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Music programs to benefit special needs children BY KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Two music programs at McMartin House in Perth this summer will benefit special needs children in the area, according to the program’s developer. Shari Brownstein said The Creative Players Music School, which is available to musicians of all ages and abilities, is especially beneficial to kids and adults with special needs. Brownstein said music is known to improve physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. “With special needs, it goes beyond music,” she said. Brownstein is a board member of Community Living North Frontenac in Sharbot Lake and has worked with special needs students for a number of years. She said she knows how music can enhance the lives of those with disabilities. “I have seen firsthand how music can help,” she said. “I work with an autistic man who plays keyboards while I play drums, and the rhythms allow him to release emotions and smile, and help him grow cognitively, socially, physically and creatively.” Students can choose from a variety of instruments, including acoustic and electric guitar, keyboard, flute, drums

and percussion instruments. Brownstein also gives voice lessons. Music isn’t just beneficial to those with special needs, it improves a variety of skills in individuals of all ages and skill sets, she said. “Music is basically a precursor to reading and math because it’s so pattern-based,” Brownstein said. It has also been known to improve memory in older adults. In addition to lessons, Brownstein is organizing a music camp for kids, ages five to 12, which will take place from July 11 to 15. She said kids will work together on a performance that will include singing, acting and building props, which will be performed for parents. “It lends itself to having children work together as a group,” she said. Children that participate in the arts Shari Brownstein is bringing two music programs to McMartin House this summer, at a young age have shown improved including The Creative Players Music School. Music has shown to improve a variety of social interaction and problem-solving skills in kids and adults, especially those with special needs. Kassina Ryder photo skills, Brownstein said. “Kids that do drama and music, they She is now a concert pianist, composer libraries throughout North America. Brownstein said she loves teaching just have better social skills,” she said. and flautist. She has studied with inter“They tend to use creativity to solve national flautist Don Englert as well as music. “I think the thing about being a teachcomposer Marjan Mozetich, who won a problems. er is I really want to share my excite“There are so many wonderful things Juno Award in 2010. Brownstein said she has been work- ment about music,” she said. that go along with it.” For more information about Browning with children and music for the past Music has always been a part of Brownstein’s life, ever since she began two decades and has sold children’s CDs stein’s programs, visit www.shariplaying the piano at age two, she said. and activity books for kids, schools and brownstein.com

Lanark County discusses solar energy opportunities BY CATHY JAMES Perth Courier

ART OF RECYCLING...METAL Bernard Beaudry displays his recycled metal creations during the Art at the Station art show on Saturday, June 11 in Carleton Place. The Perth artist turns metal into low-maintenance pets for your yard. Staff photo

Lanark County could get into the solar energy business. At Lanark County’s corporate services committee meeting June 8, treasurer Kurt Greaves proposed they explore solar energy opportunities on county property. “We have been tossing this idea around for over a year and we wanted to see if council is interested in these projects,” he explained. With the province giving 64 cents per kilowatt, Greaves said it was could bring money to the county, and act as a pilot project for future solar energy projects. “The potential project would show community leadership, generate a positive return and provide the county with a trial run that could be expanded, in the future, to include larger scale rooftop projects on county properties or the Housing Corporation,” Greaves stated in his report.

He suggested the county apply to the Ontario Power Authority for a solar energy project prior to this fall’s provincial election. “Applying to the Ontario Power Authority, at this time, would allow the county to join the queue so the approval process is not delayed if the project is approved in the 2012 budget,” Greaves stated. “The application can be cancelled at any time if the county opts not to proceed.” Greaves said a field assessment will determine which county properties could host a 10-kilowatt ground mount solar project. Should the county give the project the green light, the price tag is an estimated $69,000. The first 10 years would cost the county $1,000-$2,000 each year, and following that, the panels would generate an annual $6,000-$7,000 in revenue. Coun. Richard Kidd said the county’s initiative is a good move to act as a leader in utilizing alternative energy, allowing

individual municipalities to come to the county for guidance and insight should any of them decide to use solar energy in the future. “As a municipality, it would be great to ride on the county’s coattails,” he said. But not all councillors were on board. Coun. Keith Kerr said the county shouldn’t use taxpayers’ dollars to fund solar energy projects. Greaves replied the project would pay for itself and would bring profit after 10 years. Coun. Val Wilkinson also questioned this pathway. “Is this the right thing to be doing with taxpayers’ money?”she asked. “We could sell fries and make money that way, but we don’t. In the end if it’s not making money, it’s a drain on your staff.” With only half of councillors at the meeting, council agreed to postpone the decision later this month for a full council discussion.

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Little steps prevail

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he Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. The community came together last weekend at the Lombardy Relay For Life for a common cause: to raise money for cancer research. This year, the event raised $101,067.86, a huge amount of money for a small community. In an always-emotional gathering of survivors and their families, candles lit the way for participants who wiped away tears as they remembered those in their lives who have fought and lost their battles with cancer. Many who are currently fighting, or have been one of the lucky ones and have lived to tell their stories also united for this common goal – ending cancer. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, which is the largest national charitable funder of cancer research in Canada, $49.5 million has been contributed to fund hundreds of research projects in the country across a broad range of disciplines and types of cancer. Canadian Cancer Society-funded research has led to major advances in knowledge about this disease. This knowledge has led to improved treatments for cancer with fewer side effects, to more sophisticated methods of detecting cancer earlier and to information about how to prevent cancer. The foundation is now in place for the current generation of researchers to do more for cancer research than any other generation before it. The next 10 to 20 years of cancer research hold great promise. This organization is a national, community-based group of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The society plays many vital roles including research, advocacy, promotion of healthy lifestyles and strategies and providing information about care and treatment, while supporting families of those stricken with the disease. The society has 170,000 volunteers across Canada. It is thanks to these generous people, who work in partnership with approximately 1,200 dedicated staff, that the Canadian Cancer Society enjoys such a strong presence throughout the country. Participants in events like the Relay for Life are a big part of this success story. It’s because of you and the fundraising you do, that huge steps are being taken in this world-wide fight.

Nothing like time with best friend

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once opened a fortune cookie which informed me that I have the ability to make lifelong friends. While some of my childhood chums have now fallen by the wayside, In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. there is one who certainly has Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture lasted a long time, ever since our by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local teen years. Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper! And to make life extra enjoyable There was no winner for last week’s local landmark, which was Blair she has just been staying with me and Son Funeral Home on Gore Street. This week’s local landmark can be found in a place where you don’t for a week. I don’t see a lot of her – this time she was on her way have to fight for a campsite. back to the West Coast after visits to England and Ireland – but when we do get together, oh what a pleasure it is to re-live old times; sharing memories and putting one another right, firmly, but without giving offence. We know each other well enough to be a bit insulting if necessary, which generally leaves us laughing our heads off. We understand each other, our strengths, our weaknesses and all characteristics in between. We met at Heal’s in London where we both served a threeyear apprenticeship in interior decoration. Sir Ambrose Heal brought contemporary furniture to England in the 1940s and 50s, was responsible for designing Britain’s wartime utility furniture and for decorating the Queen’s private quarters at Buckingham Palace. One day, at the end of my apprenticeship when I had become a manageress, I was sent an assistant and will never forget that moment when we first set eyes on each other. Across the fourth floor came Diana, looking very much like Audrey Hepburn, and we 39 Gore Street East, Perth, ON, K7H 1H4

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BENDELL Settled In liked each other right away. One of my lesser-known characteristics is that I don’t like folks who cling to me. Well, dear husb can if he likes, but, “When am I going to see you again?...Where have you been?...Why didn’t you ring?” from other folks all send me scuttling away as far as possible. No chance of that with Diana, who travels around all over the place and rarely seems to settle anywhere for long. But when we do meet, what a lot of memories we share. And not just memories. She has this ability to make me really see, perhaps for the first time, what is under my nose. So a visit to Perth has us both going into stores I pass every day, but have never been into before. I’m sure most of us have our regular shops: groceries at our supermarkets and coffee stops or meals at local restaurants. Here in Perth we really

are blessed with a wide range of choices. But when my friend said she wanted to track down some vintage clothing for someone out West, I had to stop and think. “Let’s try here,” she said, as we browsed along Gore Street looking in dress shop windows. Which is how we found a lovely collection of assorted clothing at The Runway and got to chat enthusiastically with the U.K.-born owner Pam and her daughter Jill who has a Victorian tea room in Balderson, which I intend to visit soon. Pam even has another daughter, Jane Mundy, who is a freelance writer in Vancouver and whom my West Coast friend knew about. What a small world! After shopping, we discussed the possibility of a new deck at the cottage as we sat sipping coffee and enjoying the view in its new sunroom. Well, in her case it isn’t coffee, it’s green tea, but luckily I usually have a choice to offer, even over there at the cottage, which isn’t totally up and running this season. I’m trying to rally younger, stronger members of the family to lend a hand, but their working schedules make this a bit hit or miss at the moment. Ah well, the view is always soothing and sharing it with a good friend makes it even more enjoyable. We sit discussing memories, pointing out each other’s good and bad points, making suggestions for improvements and thoroughly enjoying ourselves. Nothing’s perfect, but sharing it all with my best friend is as good as it gets.

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ats. Here I’ve gone and let it happen. I’ve let time slip away. I knew it was happening. I’m not good at living in the moment – I’m always jumping ahead to the next step. So as those moments slipped by, they turned around, waved, and said, “You’re going to regret those times you said, ‘I can’t right now because....’” This thought occurred to me on Friday, several hours after attending our daughter’s graduation from Senior Kindergarten. Maybe some of this was magnified by the fact I also attended, the night before, the convocation ceremony for graduates of the Perth campus of Algonquin College (where I teach part time). The graduations represent two ends of a spectrum. People who have been parents for a lot longer than I have say the time in between passes in a flash. It sure does. As you can imagine, Kindergarten graduation is a Really Big Deal. It requires the perfect dress, the perfect braids, a fruit tray and a minor shoe crisis moments before departure. One of the cool things Girlchild’s teacher does in the ceremony (she did it with Boychild’s class, too) is announce with each diploma what that student wants to be when he or she grows up. The answers are wide ranging – lots of ballet dancers and police officers and teachers and “just like Dads” and farmers. Girlchild indicated she wants to be a doctor. This was quite a surprise to us. I certainly hope she stops licking doorknobs and gets really good at washing her hands before then. Or maybe she

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GRAY Past Deadline wants to be a doctor so she can go on a quest to kill the germs that did us in this year. Incidentally, she has already changed her mind on this. Apparently she actually wants to be a nurse. Either way we figure she will be handy to have around. Perhaps she will be able to patch up her brother, who indicated in Kindergarten that he wanted to be a dirt bike racer. Boychild has since decided he doesn’t know what he wants to be, although computer game tester has been suggested. That future seems so far away, but it also seems like only a few months ago that I was rocking babies to sleep and breathing in that indescribable newborn scent. I do think about this when I am walking with the kids to and from school and my youngest still lets me hold her hand. Aw. I remember when the kids were babies how every stage had its pros and cons. There were always

some really great things about newborns (e.g. they tend to be very portable), but also some notso-fun stuff (e.g. they poo a lot and don’t often sleep through the night). And then there’s the old saying about how we spend the first several years of our kids’ lives teaching them how to walk and talk, and then when they become teenagers we wish they would sit down and shut up. Sometimes those fleeting moments of childhood go by so fast it’s hard to recognize them for what they are. Sometimes you’d rather not recognize them, such as when your five-year-old gets ornery and says she’s “not even going to love you on Mothers’ Day.” I see it as a sign I am doing my job. Apparently I am the Meanest Mother Ever™ because, time and again, I put my foot down at bedtime, which leads to unrest. And by that I mean “turbulence” and “strife,” not “unrested children.” I could live with less turbulence and strife at bedtime, though. So what has all this reflection taught me? Nothing. I have always known how important it is to live in the moment; to live every moment as if it were your last; to savour your children’s childhoods; to grab life by the horns and yadda yadda yadda. But it doesn’t always happen. I could use a clone. As Girlchild prepares to leave Kindergarten behind and move on to Grade 1, and as Boychild edges away from those primary years, one thing is for sure. Time just goes faster and faster. Before I know it, someone will be asking for car keys. Aaaaaaaaaaaaah!

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COMMUNITY Losing hope, meeting the challenge Dear Editor, Every person has the right to live with quality and dignity of life. Challenges and Opportunities was a working document developed by the government of the day which stated that large congregate care centres did not work for the developmentally and physically challenged. This same movement grew across Canada and other parts of the world. Special interest groups and advocates pressed governments for action. In the United States of America, Dr. Lou Brown was such an advocate who believed in a better system for people with developmental and physical challenges. We have seen in our own community where many barriers for these challenged have been rectified as in accessibility to stores, churches and hospitals. It was a milestone when the first group home was built in Perth to provide a better life for the first group of people a better life to this community, and the ball kept rolling. Others were repatriated to their home communities from coast to coast. Families who could no longer travel to Rideau Regional Centre to visit a loved one because of age and health would now rekindle a family experience like no other in their home community. People would receive medical care and services like everyone else community based. Staffing levels in group homes are much higher which has enhanced the level of care, stimulation, outings and integration. Now that the mandate of the provincial government has been met, it would

appear they have forgotten those living at home with aging parents where funding is limited as well as assistance. With the lack of new start-up dollars for new group homes many families are forced to place a son or daughter in a nursing home. This was not an option allowed for people having and institutional setting as they were seen in the same light as an institution a large congregate care centre which again was not part of the plan. Those who were presently living in a nursing home were removed and placed in group homes. Many small nursing homes closed because of this. Has the government changed its mind? For in my opinion, nursing homes are still not appropriate settings. If families want better services and more group homes they have to form strong lobby groups and associations across the province to challenge the government and bring light to the urgent needs they require. It was through this mechanism that institutions closed. It was also through this mechanism that they began. Parents need to hold the provincial government accountable. Start by involving local agencies, boards of directors, protective services, members of parliament and unions. Engage with other communities, there is the source of power and support. Many strong voices move mountains. I have witnessed what good things can be done Eric Banford Retired care manager

Tongues wagging about WagJag Group buying is gaining popularity worldwide and local consumers have their own opportunity to get on board with WagJag.com. From ski passes to cupcakes, local shoppers are finding the online discount resource is a great way to save money in their own community and beyond. So what is WagJag? WagJag.com is

a group buying or social buying website that brings you amazing deals on the coolest events, restaurants, fashion finds, activities and adventures. WagJag. com can deliver great offers because it assembles a group of ‘WagJaggers’ with combined purchasing power. You can only get the deal if enough people join the group and agree to purchase.

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Defenders of their nests

here are many methods by which wild birds protect their nests. Some species such as the great horned owl and the larger hawks present a formidable set of talons in a direct frontal attack that soon discourages any intruder. Other mediumsized birds, like the ruffed grouse, whip-poor-will, and killdeer put on such a convincing broken wing act that it draws the attention of an enemy away from their defenseless brood. The little ruby-throated hummingbird that began to show up in fair numbers this past weekend is a bundle of determined energy whenever its nest is threatened. In an unmatched display of aerial maneuverability, this tiny emerald roars to the attack. Sounding somewhat like a runaway buzz saw blade that has spun off its shaft, this courageous feathered creature gives an enemy the impression that one of those whirring teeth is about to nick them at any instant. Our neighbourhood robin kicks up an awful fuss when a cat comes too close to its nest site, but does not usually press home its attack on the tabby like the blue jay does. A pair of nesting jays will often pin a cat down for a time on the ground or force it to scurry across any open spaces fearing the wrath of the blue fury. Actually, of all the

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BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors birds I have banded, including some of the largest raptors, the bold blue jay is the only one that ever struck me and drew blood. On the other hand, I have seen flickers drive their long-pointed bills into the face of a bird-hunting squirrel when the latter tried to enter this type of woodpecker’s cavity. On one occasion, after discovering a shrike’s nest, the parent birds came awfully close to my ears with their stout snapping beaks. Yet these so-called butcher birds with their sinisterlooking black masks were more bluff than bite when I slipped the light metal bands on their offspring. Another time, a house wren that had taken up residence in one of our bluebird nest-boxes became more than a trifle

Correction The Perth Courier incorrectly identified the gender of Iris Gorman in the June 6 edition of the paper by inadvertently re-

annoyed at my intrusion. So much so that this tiny fidget actually landed on my hat in a bold display of feathered protest. If you happen near a wetland area these days, you will soon be greeted with at least one or more pairs of belligerent, red-winged blackbirds. The males are especially prominent in their disapproval of your presence, often perching on the nearby rushes or shrubbery or hovering overhead uttering their metallic, “click, click, click,” warning. And if a crow or hawk happens to fly into their territory by design or accident, a whole wave of blackbirds rise up like Second World War fighters defending their home base. Quite often the most persistent blackbirds will pursue the invader well into the next concession before relinquishing their attack. However, the high point in my mind of a bird protecting its nest occurred this past week when a tree swallow took exception to a red-tailed hawk flying near its nest-box. This superb flyer climbed swiftly above the winged predator and, diving down, suddenly clasped onto the hawk between the shoulders. There it remained for some time, riding along and pecking the back of the big bird’s head like a jockey in the home stretch applying the whip to boot home a winner.

ferring to her as “he” in our story about the Canada Post strike. We apologize to her and the community for the error.

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 24th. 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.

Perth Museum Hosts Magical Mystery Garden Tour & Afternoon Tea Perth hosts the 1st Annual Magical Mystery Garden tour and afternoon tea in support of our local Community Museum. Organizers of the event note that the gardens chosen were done so because they have something to energize, inspire and excite visitors. Garden styles include hot new gardening trends, low maintenance gardening, luscious vegetation, minimalist Zen gardening and blousy English gardens. As for the gardens themselves, that is the “mystery” as organizers invite people to call ahead for tickets at 613-267-1947 and drop by the Perth Museum be-

ginning at 10am on June 18th , 2011 to pick up your map and location guide. Suitable footwear is recommended and the event will go ahead rain or shine! As part of your $15.00 ticket, Museum volunteers invite you to drop back to the Museum between 1pm and 4pm for an “afternoon cup of tea”. Tickets are selling quickly so call now to avoid disappointment: Karen Rennie at 613-267-1947.

Perth Doors Open Scheduled for June 18th, 2011 Join us June 18th, 2011 as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Doors Open Ontario by hosting our own event in Perth. This province-wide event gives Perth the opportunity to glimpse the past and discover breathtaking imagery of architectural treasures, bustling streetscapes, natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, well preserved homes and vestiges of our industrial past. Heritage Perth is the place to be on June 18th as we discover history in our own backyard! Your host for Doors Open Perth is our very own treasure – Matheson House, Home of the Perth Museum – a National Historic Site. We invite you to drop by the Museum on or before June 18th to pick up your guide to the participants in Doors Open Perth 2011. The event runs from 10-5 p.m. but some sites are only open in the afternoon so please call for exact times.

Perth 200 Panel Launches Logo On Saturday, June 18th the public is invited to attend the official launch of the Perth 200th Anniversary Advisory Panel’s brand new logo. After a lengthy pro-

cess to select the winning design, formulate criteria for its use and to have it copyrighted, the Panel is now ready to unveil the logo to the public. The ceremony will take place at the Bandshell (behind Town Hall) at 10:30am, with Mayor Fenik, Town Council and the Town Crier in attendance. The new logo is colourful, with various panels depicting the connection between rural and urban communities and incorporating the Tay River. The heritage architecture of Perth is depicted with use of the iconic Town Hall. Also included are images connecting to Perth’s military history, maple industry, the pistols used in the Last Fatal Duel, a Scottish thistle and Olympians Ian Millar and Big Ben. The Perth 200 Advisory Panel will use the logo on all promotional materials used for planning the celebrations in 2016. Everyone is invited for the unveiling of the new image and to enjoy a piece of free cake in celebration of the logo’s launch. The Perth Citizens’ Band will host a short concert in the Bandshell at 11:00am. June 18th also marks the date of Doors Open Perth and the Perth Museum’s Magical Mystery Garden Tour.

200th Anniversary Advisory Panel: Membership Vacancy (1) For those interested in serving on the 200th Anniversary Advisory Panel for the remainder of the 2010 – 2014 term of Council, you are requested to complete and submit the “Application to Serve on the 200th Anniversary Advisory Panel” to the Clerk. The application is located on the Town’s website under the News, at www.perth.ca. The deadline for applications is June 30th, 2011. To qualify, please see the associated Terms of Reference located on the Town’s website, under the

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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.”

Perth Town Hall and Police/Fire Building Cleaning Contract: Request for Proposals: The Town of Perth is seeking proposals from qualified respondents to submit proposals for cleaning services for the Town Hall building located at 80 Gore St. East, Perth, and the Police/Fire Building located at 1881 Rogers Road, Perth. Interested respondents must submit their proposals in sealed envelopes marked “Request for Proposals for Perth Town Hall and Police/Fire Building Cleaning Contract” to Mr. Jim Niblock, Sr. Superintendent of Parks and Facilities, no later than Wednesday, July 13th by 4pm. Please contact Colleen Keeley at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2221 for a copy of the RFP or visit the Town’s website at www. perth.ca for more details.

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Skills Link participants aim to get adults and youth talking On Saturday, June 18, the doors of the YAK youth centre will be open for young and old alike. YAK’s Skill Link Participants invite the community to join them for the YAK-tastic Doors Open event. Activities will coincide with the Town of Perth’s Doors Open event also being held this Saturday. In addition to self-guided tours of the Old Perth Shoe Factory and the YAK youth centre, the centre’s youth have created a day full of activities to encourage youth and adult conversation and to highlight a few of the community partners that the youth have been volunteering with throughout the past year. A few of the day’s activities include: Young minds on Loan – Want to know what youth are thinking? Need a young person’s perspective? Youth from the Skills Link program will be available for informal discussions throughout the day. Drop by or book an appointment with our youth and share a few fresh ideas. Meagan Southward, one of the Skills Link participants and event organizers notes, “After our presentation to the Municipal Drug Strategy in May, we had great feedback on our honest and candid discussion about how youth look at drug use. We thought it would be fun to let adults or other youth have a chance to ask us anything. We can’t promise to know everything, but we will promise tell you what it’s like to be youth living with today’s pressures.” Clothing exchange – Recycle your too big, too small or unwanted clothing. The

public is invited to stop by to exchange their old, gently used clothes for great new fashion finds. No clothes to donate? We will be accepting non-perishable food items in exchange for clothing as well. After the event, all leftover clothing will be donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and to the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Perth. Any food items will be donated to the Perth and District Food Bank. The Skills Link participants are also planning ghost tours, information displays, games, crafts workshops, a jam session and coffee house for the day. The event is free and open to the public. Activities will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at YAK (1 Sherbrooke St. E. in Perth). “We wanted to create something that would show off our great youth centre, the Skills Link program and all of the great community projects that the Skills Link Participants take part in,” says participant and organizer, Steven Latreille. Under the Youth Employment Strategy program through Service Canada, the Skills Link program helps youth facing barriers to employment. Through Skills Link youth have an opportunity to discover the importance of completing high school, being an active part of their community. Community projects such as the YAK-tastic Doors Open event help youth to gain valuable employment skills in areas such as public speaking, event planning and marketing.

Skills Link offers a range of programs and services that can be tailored to meet individual needs and provide more intensive assistance over longer periods of time. The YAK youth centre has been running Skills Link programs for over 10 years in Perth. YAK also runs programs

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PDCI fire victims flooded with community support ing. Along with the individual events that family and friends have hosted for the families, individual donations totalling more than $1,400 have been made directly to the PDCI’s fire victims’ relief campaign. Two of our students have begun to re-establish themselves in the community. For our third family, Mr. Richard Ellard of Home Hardware has offered to provide materials at deeply discounted prices as they begin the process of rebuilding their home. A huge thank you is due to the Perth community for working with PDCI to assist our families. Submitted by the PDCI fire victims’ relief campaign.

BY JIM DEACOVE A person several months ago who attends the films regularly asked me, with a bit of a smile, “When are you going to show some films that relate to religion?” I reminded her of what I say to people in whose windows I put the film posters. They ask, “What religious organization or church do you represent?” and I reply, “I represent neither any organized religion nor any disorganized religion.” So, this merry month of June, we have a short film and a feature film that both relate to religious concerns in a more obvious ways. Thanks for the suggestion. Scheduled for Sunday, June 26, at 2 p.m.: Does God Play Football? – 10 minutes in English. Written and directed by Mike Walker. A fatherless boy goes to church hoping a priest might become his surrogate “father.” What he discovers is miraculously close to the truth. A beautiful tale of family and the innocent search for belonging. Eve and the Fire Horse, Parts One and Two – 93 minutes in English and Cantonese with English

subtitles. Written and directed by Julia Kwan Two sisters growing up in a Chinese family in Canada attempt to understand religion from a uniquely childlike perspective. Picking and choosing their favorite parts of each religion, they form their own faith – and then face the challenge of forging a place for this faith within their traditional Buddhist family. An incredible spiritual journey into the heart and soul of what religion is and what religion does for each of us on our own individual journeys. Brief intermission after Part One of the feature. Where: Myriad Theatre. How Much: $2 donation toward theatre rental. Different films shown on the last Sunday of each month at a 2 p.m. matinee. Don’t miss them. Bring your friends. Bring your opinions. Bring your own refreshments. The coffee shop remains closed on Sundays. Joel continues to supply popcorn with real butter. For more information, contact Jim Deacove at 613-267-4819 or fp@superaje.com.

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Sandy Van Alstine Our special woman celebrates a special birthday on June 13th!

Love, Noma, Paul, Patti, Scott, Angie, Julie, Michael & grandchildren

May 2011 Hayley Elizabeth Corbett

Position Available: Multimedia Sales Specialist

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Congratulations to Carrie-Ann Barr, a graduate of St. John Catholic High School. Carrie will continue her studies in Linguistics at Queen’s University in September, 2006. With love from your family.

Qualified candidates should possess:

Announcements will be published in the July 14TH issue and appear on Lifenews.ca Cost is $35.00 plus HST and includes full-colour photo and up to 40 words.

Deadline for all photos is Tuesday, July 5 at 5 p.m. Please submit a colour photo (jpeg attachment)

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• 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

For more information or submissions, contact: Carol - Canadian Gazette 53 Bridge St., Carleton Place 613-257-1303 carol.nixon@metroland.com

Celebrate a life just begun!

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.

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Carrie-Ann Barr St. John Catholic High School

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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.

ADOR ABLE PUGGLE. 2 years old. Looking for loving Call Gina 55 home. 5.3210

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.

Robert and Diane (McNamee) Corbett are extremely proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Hayley from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Arts Degree majoring in English. She is the granddaughter of Peter and Mary McNamee and the late John and Betty Corbett.

Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places?

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.

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Time changes many things but love and memory ever clings. A booklet of commemorative verses is available for viewing at our office to help you get through this difficult time.

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Bryan Mitchell 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 on Saturday, June 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Otty Lake on Elmgrove Road – follow the red and white balloons. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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DAVIES, ERIC: Jan. 25, 1934-June 14, 2010. No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts forever. Your loving family, Wife Sheila, sons Mark, Nigel - Joan Crawford, granddaughter, Nicole

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Peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with cancer, on Sunday evening, June 12, 2011 at the age of 75 years, with her family at her side. Geesje, the loving wife of the late Bryan Day and by first marriage the late Arend Vrieling. She was the cherished mother of Jerry (Sharon) Vrieling of Brockville, John (Susan), Gus (Brenda), Ron (Kimberly) and David (René) Vrieling of Ottawa and Jenefer (John) Seregi of British Columbia. Devoted grandmother of Kimberly, Adam (Shannon), Trevor, Shawn, Jaime Lynn, Kaila, Levi, Isabella, Nicholas, Leah and Cassandra; sister of Ruby Hulshof and Evelyn (John) Hindriksen of Ottawa and Jan Mulder of Holland. Geesje was predeceased by daughter Jenny Vrieling, granddaughter Pamela Lee Vrieling, grandsons Joshua and Jared Vrieling, step-son Chris Day and 9 brothers and sisters who lived in Holland; she will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Wednesday, June 15 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Newboyne on Thursday, June 16 at 1 p.m. Interment, St. Peter’s Parish Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to St. Peter’s Anglican Church or C.H.E.O. would be appreciated.

In hospital in Perth on Friday, June 10, 2011 Raymond George Cooper at the age of 61 years. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Jennetta (Sargeant) Cooper. Loved husband of Cheryl A.V. (Jones) Cooper and dear brother of Dennis (Alice) Cooper. Ray was step father to Jim (Carolyn) Bowes and Nancy (Doug) Thompson; Poppa to Jessie Bowes Johnston, Erika and Vanessa Bowes, Randy, Dale and Katelyn Thompson and great grampa to Anthony Bowes and Mathieu Rhoads. He will be missed by his nieces Heather (Jack) Ferguson, Lisa (Fred) Schonauer, nephew B.J. (Rebecca) Cooper, great nieces and nephew Harold and Emily Schonauer and Kristine Cooper. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Wednesday, June 15 at 10 a.m. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald’s Corners would be appreciated. CL24945

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Cancer will attack over 173,000 of us this year. It does not discriminate. It has taken our brothers and sisters, our mothers and fathers, our children and our friends. Cancer is relentless. But so are we. We are the Canadian Cancer Society and we are fighting back. We have more impact against more cancers in more communities than any other cancer charity in Canada, yet there is still so much more we need to do. Cancer threatens us all. But we reject cancer’s attempts to strike the lives of so many Canadians. That’s why we promise to do everything we can to prevent cancer. We promise to

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invite people to call ahead for tickets at 613-267-1947 and drop by the Perth Museum beginning at 10 a.m., on June 18 to pick up your map and location guide. Suitable footwear is recommended. The event will go ahead rain or shine! As part of your $15 ticket, you’re invited to drop back to the museum between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. for an “afternoon cup of tea.” Tickets are selling quickly so call now to avoid disappointment. Submitted by the Town of Perth

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Classic Theatre Festival seeking summer volunteers

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Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.

behind Town Hall in Stewart Park Free admission – please bring a lawn chair.

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Jim Noble and RBC Dominion Securities would like to sincerely THANK its clients and the following sponsors for their support of the Perth Public Library’s Children’s Summer Reading Program. The monies raised totalled $21,300 of which 100% will benefit the children of this wonderful program.

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$949,000 Reduced from $995,000. Completely private 8.48 acre estate on prestigious North Shore, Big Rideau. Includes severed lot. Light & airy 3-level, 5bdr post&beam home: cathedral ceiling, 2-story Swedish stone FP, 3bthrs. Central vac&A/C. Beautiful screen porch overlooking breathtaking views. Garage. Large dock. Great swimming and boating! Janice Hastie-Waugh 613-283-5435.

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• At the end of the tour, we will enjoy refreshments and a get-together at Beveridge Locks. • We will provide bus transportation back to your cars at Last Duel Park. • As usual, there is no cost for this trip (and no charge for the locks, thanks to Parks Canada). • You need only bring yourself and your canoe or kayak (plus the standard safety equipment). We will try to help if you need a partner, or do not have a canoe and would like to offer to paddle. • Kindly advise us by return email if you wish to participate. Space could be limited. If you would like additional information on the tour, the river or the location, just let us know. Friends of the Tay Watershed (613-264-0094) and Community Stewardship Council of Lanark County (613-267-4200 ext. 3401).

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Our tour starts at 10 a.m. at Last Duel Dock, on Craig Street, at the east side of Perth. We will have a short paddle up through the town past the market for an introduction to the historic Tay Basin, then paddle 10 kilometres to Beveridge Locks. This takes us along the Tay River for the first 40 per cent of the trip, followed by a paddle through the provinciallysignificant wetland, the Tay Marsh, and ending with a run down the Beveridge channel to the locks. Along the way, there will be short commentaries on the flora, fauna and history. This is our first organized tour down this historic river and canal since 2008, when we celebrated its designation with the Rideau as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the kick-off to the Tay Canal’s 175th Anniversary in 2009.

The Festival is grateful for the support it has received this year from the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, Ontario Arts Council, and the Tourism Event Partnership Program of the Ontario government.

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filling up fast for the summer season, so it’s best to book early and ensure you get a seat. To do so, call 1-877-283-1283, go online at www.classictheatre.ca, or visit Tickets Please, inside Jo’s Clothes, at 39 Foster St.

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Joan Frommer. “It was the best question I ever asked, because it led me to some very rewarding opportunities with groups like the food bank. When I heard about the Classic Theatre Festival, I immediately inquired about volunteering, got really involved, and had the time of my life. It’s because of that experience that I wanted to invite others to be part of this annual summer event. It’s a real thrill to meet and work alongside real theatre professionals, from directors and designers, to the performers and stage managers and technicians.” As word continues to spread after the Festival’s multi-award nominated inaugural season, audiences are expected to be even bigger than last year, so there will be plenty for volunteers to do to make visitors welcome to Perth and to the theatre. To get involved with Festival volunteering, contact Joan Frommer at 613-267-9933. In the meantime, seats are

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The Classic Theatre Festival is still seeking volunteers as it gears up for its summer season at the Mason Theatre on Victoria Street in Perth. Dedicated to producing the classic hits of Broadway and the London Stage, the new season features John van Druten’s bewitching romantic comedy Bell, Book and Candle and Jan de Hartog’s comedic chronicle of a marriage, The Fourposter, which won a Tony Award for best play on Broadway. The season runs from July 8 to Aug. 28. Volunteers are needed for everything from front of house and ushering and concession duties, to set construction and painting, backstage roles, assistance with special events days organized at the Festival, and welcoming guests who have never been to Perth. “When I first moved to Perth, the first thing I asked was where I could volunteer,” says the Festival’s volunteer coordinator,

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In January of this year, members of the following organizations began to meet: schools from the Upper Canada District School Board, Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, the Health Unit, the Children’s Aid Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the OPP, and Perth Police. We came together around a set of shared beliefs: · As organizations, we all serve the same children, families and communities. · The community is best served when our supports are carefully co-ordinated. · Healthy communities are made up of healthy individuals supported by meaningful connections between young people, parents, schools, and supporting organizations. · In order to most effectively meet the needs of children and youth in the community, we need to take a proactive approach to the challenges they are facing. · And finally, we can encourage children and youth to live a balanced life through events, education, positive messaging and community involvement, including the involvement of the children and youth we are serving. The message we share is based on one learning from the many lessons that can be taken from the Medicine Wheel shared by many Aboriginal cultures: in order to live a happy life, we have to have balance between our physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual selves. We want to help students to live a balanced life, to teach them about how to work towards this balance, and about what to do when not in balance. We are confident that this will help them to

make good decisions and help them to live a life of their choosing. Our first small step towards these goals will be the celebration of a “Wellness Week,” from June 13 to June 17, in several area schools. Community partners are providing support in the form of ideas as well as direct programming to children and youth. It promises to provide a lot of learning, reflection and fun. We hope that this message will resonate with community members and we look forward to hearing ideas, thoughts and suggestions. We are committed to expanding and deepening our work in the fall and look forward to continued dialogue. Yours in community support: · Const. David Bird, community policing officer · Carmela Ciocio, principal, Queen Elizabeth School · Elaine Combley, principal, Maple Grove School · Inspector Glen Dewey, Perth Police. · Brenda-Leah Dizzell-Jordan, principal, Drummond Central School. · Eric Hardie, principal, Glen Tay Public School · Charles Hayfron-Benjamin, principal, North Elmsley Public School · Daryl Kelly, principal, and Barb St. Arnaud, vice-principal, The Stewart School. · Jackie Lord, principal and Mark Williams, vice-principal, Perth and District Collegiate Institute. · Rhonda Low, Big Brothers Big Sisters. · Steve Martin, Manager, Open Doors. · Kelly-Ann Munroe, Health Unit.

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Doors Open Perth set for June 18 Join us on June 18 as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Doors Open Ontario by hosting our own event in Perth. This province-wide event gives Perth the opportunity to glimpse the past and discover breathtaking imagery of architectural treasures, bustling streetscapes, natural landscapes, iconic landmarks, well-preserved homes and vestiges of our industrial past. Heritage Perth is the place to be on June 18, as we discover history in our own

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Supporting the Legion pate. Zone Golf is scheduled Accessibilityfundraising for June 18 in Arnprior, at committee chair Ted Moss the Madawaska Golf Club. stresses that his job is made Be sure to call ahead to reserve easier with support and guida cart, and the cost is $60 for ance from committee mema team of two. District Horsebers Mary Lou Brankin and shoes is June 25 in Toledo. Betty-Anne Lawlor. Gwen These events are also listed Ramsey and Heather Price in our events calendar on the are also hard-working membranch website. bers. Betty-Anne Lawlor reports Ted clarifies that he acthat the ladies’ auxiliary had tually just supervises the 244 Legion Scene their last meeting on June 2, barbecue cooking, and volunteer member “To belong is to serve” which started with a Chinese dinner, followed by a successJohn Brankin, “did an aweful silent auction. some job cooking,” at the first “It was a good send off for a rebarbecue of the year. summer,” Lawlor reports. Sports committee chair Lisa Carroll laxed The auxiliary resumes their meetings is keeping us up-to-date on branch sports. Drop-in darts is every second Friday at on Sept. 1, and are hoping to start some 7:30 p.m. in the member’s lounge. Legion new events in the fall. The only known authentic cigar owned membership is not required to particiby the great British wartime leader Winston Churchill lies in state behind glass in our Hall of Remembrance. This cigar travelled with a Perth fighting man from in front of the London Prime Minister’s residence during World War II, and remains in pristine condition here in, “The Great Dominion,” as Churchill liked to call Canada. Stay tuned here for information on other interesting exhibits, and consider bringing your friends and family for a tour, Auditions for Studio Theatre’s upcom- Thursday to Saturday, from 1 to 3 p.m. Tours ing summer production, Mail-Order An- outside regular hours can be arranged.

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The Dorothy Griffith Memorial Golf Tournament Wednesday, August 10, 2011 • Perth Golf Course Although spring seems to have taken it’s sweet time getting here, it is time to start planning for one of the season’s best golf tournaments! We sell out early, so don’t be disappointed! Our prices have stayed the same this year $110 + HST. This price includes Golf, cart, dinner and most on course games! Once again there will be prizes and raffles along with a live auction. To Register: welcome@perthchamber.com or call Jordan 613-267-3200

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BEAUTIFUL… Display at Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer is ready to go! Jeff Collver, owner of Whistlewood Custom Woodworking & Design has created a beautiful display at Barnabe’s which is now ready to accept Chamber members’ pamphlets. The display stands in the walkway, leading from the cashiers to the exit on the right hand side. Please display your rack cards in accordance to the designated areas. And…thank you for your patience while we went through this transition. It was certainly worth the wait!!

Happy Visitors (submitted by Tish, Irish-Scot-Tish Shop) I just had four Americans in my store from the Southern United States. They came by boat. Docked at Last Duel. One gentleman asked, “How do you keep your town so clean?” He continued to say that he has travelled all over the world and said that this was the cleanest town he has ever seen!!!

Thanks to the generosity of our members, the Dorothy Griffith Memorial Golf tournament is a huge success and raises enough money to allow the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce to operate year round promoting business, economic development and tourism in the Perth & area. We are once again calling on you to help make this year’s tournament a success. A hole sponsorship or donation means that your business name will get great exposure at the tournament as well as in all promotional materials such as newsletters and newspaper ads. Live Auction Donation: The live auction is an exciting part of the day. Are you interested in being a live auction sponsor? Or do you have a great idea for a live auction item? Let us know! For all sponsorship inquiries as well as any prize donations please call Jordan at 613-267-3200

Le Grand Tour Desjardins 2011 is coming our way! August 6th!! (Submi ed by Le Grand Tour Desjardins) The 18th edition of Le Grand Tour Desjardins which is organized by Vélo Québec Events and will take place in Ontario for the first time from August 6 to 12. A total of 2000 participants are expected to take part in this cycling event. The tour will start and finish in Brockville, and stop in Perth, Napanee, Belleville and Kingston. Cyclists will be riding about 80 to 120 km each day. Organizing such an event requires a lot of time and a ention your cooperation is essential. This kind of organization is not possible without the support of the municipalities the tour goes through. The Grand Tour will stopover Perth on Saturday, August 6th 2011. The cyclists will spend a night on the site of the Colon Farm and the St. John Catholic High School. Booth spaces will be available for vendors, if you are interested in promoting your business to the participants. The participants always appreciate any promotional items such as contests, draws or discounts. For example, last year The Grand Tour was held in New York State. The stakeholders of the town of Lake George and the Town of Ticonderoga held a draw for a prize which was a weekend for two in a hotel of their respective regions. This kind of contest is very popular amongst the cyclists Interested parties contact Maxime St. Laurent by email at mstlaurent@velo.qc.ca.

We Bid Farewell To Clement Printing

(wri en by John Clement) My career with the Perth Courier and Clement Printing has spanned more than 52 years, so it is not unusual to be asked how it feels to be retired. I ask myself how have I reached this stage in life so quickly? Change has been most obvious over the years. In my business it is the evolution from hot metal type to the electronic age. But for the downtown and community survival, change began in earnest in early 1980. Perth has matured over the last thirty years. It was like many small communities until the early1980s when the BIA was created, but not without a lot of controversy. Heritage Canada chose Perth as its main street project for small communities. But it was almost lost when Mayor Bill Warren and Heritage Canada Chair Pierre Burton argued over the reconstruction of the Drummond Street bridge. Thankfully, cooler heads prevailed and John Stewart became the project manager. John’s significant influence in the community is seen throughout from the crystal palace to the Code’s Mill complex. Ge ing back to my business, the one constant for most of those years was my staff. Most have spent the greater part of their working career at The Courier, so our relationships were more than just dealing with day to day work schedules. We knew each other’s families, watched them grow from infants to adulthood and parenthood. We had our moments like any family, but it was fun, otherwise, why would we work together for so many years? Over the years, I have tremendously enjoyed my relationship with the Chamber of Commerce staff, currently with Carol, Jordan and Madeline and I trust that relationship will continue as I remain Chair of the BIA and Perth’s Community Development Commi ee. As for the Clement Printing, Bob Adrain will still be taking your orders and Rose Wilson will still be doing graphic design from this office, but through Impression Printing in Smiths Falls. Thank you to all my friends and business associates.

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BUSINESSES OF THE MONTH Coutts Country Flavours Farm Store Coutts Country Flavours Farm Store, owned by Ronald & Diana Coutts, is located on the corner of County Road 1 and 18, 7 km south of Perth. The farm is a 4th generation certified organic farm. They tap 6000 maple taps and offer a variety of products made with maple syrup such as maple candy, butter, dips, salad dressings, marinades, mustard etc. They have beef cattle and pork as well as growing approx. 3 acres of organic vegetables. There is a bakery in the store and they use maple syrup instead of sugar in the baking. Homemade preserves, jams, and ready to eat meals are also offered in the store. They also support 21 other local farmers in the area. These farmers produce strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, pears, cherries, watermelon, muskmelon, honey, lamb, buffalo, elk, chicken, turkey and rabbit. Ronald and Diana are proud to support these local area farmers and appreciate their hard work, giving consumers fresh quality products from their farms. They also offer organic fair trade coffee from Coutts and company, herbal teas, maple tea, gluten free flours and mixes, organic flours, rice, beans, spices and baking supplies. So take a drive and visit the farm store and support your farming local community. Ronald and Diana Coutts, 613-267-0277.

Eastern Cowboy Eastern Cowboy has been in business for over 10 years. It was born out of a love for horses and the fact that Lynn and Leslie really enjoy meeting and getting to know new people. It is situated on beautiful Long Lake in Parham, Ontario. Lynn and Leslie Cronk are the owners and are the parents of four daughters, who all help in the family business when they are home from work or school. They have over 2,500 acres to ride on, so you will find a trail for every level of expertise. Lynn Cronk, the Eastern Cowboy, has trained many horses over the years, and that explains why the horses at the ranch are so well mannered. They know their job and take care of the rider. There are one hour, two hour and right up to five hour trail rides. You can also see the cottages that they have for rent on the website. The cottages are directly on the water, all having their own private water access. The lake is clean and wonderful for swimming. All the cottages have their own corrals, so if you have a horse, you can have your holiday with your horse. They do rent for weekend stays as well. If it is your first time, or you are a seasoned rider, go and give it a try - you will love it! Call to book your rides is 613-375-6467, or you can book online at www.easterncowboy.com.

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PDCI athletes score at annual awards banquet Top: Perth and District Collegiate Institute top athletes show off their awards after the school’s June 7 athletic banquet. Pictured are, from left, Brock Ogilvie, Tommy Sommerville, Alyssa Edmonds, Elliot Leeflang, Courtney Bell, Mitchell Pierman, Sarah Batoff, John Tysick, Alex Fillipoff, Evelyn Scott, Emily Watt. Far left: Elliot Leeflang (left) and Evelyn Scott were honoured as PDCI’s male and female athletes of the year. Leeflang was a powerhouse on the Blue Devils’ football squad, while Scott’s record-setting speed saw her represent the school’s track and field team at the provincial championships. Left: Emily Watt (left) and Alex Fillipoff were recognized for their outstanding team spirit and sense of fair play.

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Local calendar of events for Perth and area

The Seventh Annual HOME Legacy Golf Classic was held Friday, May 27 and raised in excess of $27,500 for our community. The Board of Directors of The Perth & District Community Foundation and Perth Home Hardware Building Centre and Perth Home Furniture would like to thank the following sponsors and contributors, as well as the golfers and volunteers, for their outstanding support in making this major fundraiser a reality for our community. The Organizing Committee of Bob and Molly Ellard, Richard Ellard, Andy Davis, Gordon Cowie, Ruth Graham, Kelly MacHardy, Dave Lewis, Chris Samson, Fred Parks and Elaine Turner would like to extend special thanks to our very generous volunteers who helped throughout the tournament. Thank you! Cart Sponsors Allan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation IKO Industries Ltd. • Moe Johnson - CIBC Wood Gundy PPG Canada Inc.

Our summer camp format is based on SKILLS, DRILLS, SKILL competition, GAME PLAY, and most of all, FUN!

NOTICE TO CORPORATION MEMBERS OF THE

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• welcoming country home • large foyer • open concept design

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New construction, renovations, roofing & additions RR 3, Perth, Ont

Paul Coutts 613-267-6585 Fax: 613-267-7869

• Asphalt Shingles • Steel • Flat Roofs • Free Estimates and Written Guarantees

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL • Forced Air Heating & Cooling • Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating • HRV Systems for Household Ventilation • Oil-Fired Water Heaters

613-264-8591 24-HOUR EMERGENCY “NO HEAT” SERVICE

Sheet Metal & Roofing

www.mckayroofing.ca

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MABERLY GOSPEL HALL

Sunday, June 19 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship Community Dinner Saturday, June 18 • 4:30-6:30 p.m. 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

“I have called...I have stretched out my hand...” Proverbs 1:24 Sunday Meetings 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Gospel Meeting Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study

25 Gore Street West Rev. Alan P. Boyd, M.A., Th.M. Director of Music: Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O

144 Gore St. E., Perth www.asburyfmperth.com Everyone is welcome!

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Custom Homes/Commercial and Residential Renovations

St. Paul’s United Church

Exciting Asbury Free Methodist Church

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CONSTRUCTION

New Homes • Additions Roofs • Decks Renovations RR 6, Perth, Ontario Cell: 613-812-6677 Fax: 613-264-9868

CARPENTRY

Classic Lines

Malloch Construction

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JOHN ERVIN

Trinity Sunday, June 19 8 a.m. said service, 10 a.m. Sung Eucharist 10 a.m.: Sunday School with Sandy following the SPARK story telling curriculum June 26: Picnic Sunday a er an outdoors contemporary Eucharist July and August: one Eucharist each Sunday at 9:15 a.m. St. Augustine’s of Drummond: 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month: 9:15 a.m. Eucharist (July and August will be at 11 a.m.) corner of County Road 10 and Richardson

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Living Room: 14′ 11″ x 13′ 2″ Kitchen: 10′ x 13′ 2″ Nook: 9′ x 13′ 2″ Garage: 13′ 5″ x 19′ 2″ Master Bedroom: 11′ 11″ x 13′ 8″ Bedroom 2: 10′ 9″ x 10′ 10″

Sunday, June 19 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Rev. Frank Morgan. Sermon: “Time for Everything?” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 8). All welcome, nursery provided. Next Community Dinner Saturday, June 25 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Need a ride? 613-267-2023

Drummond & Harvey Street 613-267-1163 • www.superaje.com/~stjamesperth

New Homes • Commercial Buildings • Renovations • Equipment Rentals • Septic Installations

1,283 sq. ft. 48' w x 44' d

17 D’Arcy Street, Perth • 613-267-2023 Seeking, Serving & Sharing Our Saviour Minister: Rev. Frank Morgan, B.A., B.D.

St. James The Apostle Anglican Church

Div. of 1382732 Ont. Inc.

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Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church

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Energy Efficient Custom Homes & Renovations

More home & cottage plans are available at Perth Home Hardware Building Centre

First Baptist Church

COME AND JOIN US AT:

Where we Believe, Belong, Become Rev. Lewis Massarelli 10:00 a.m. Morning worship 160 Wayside Dr., RR 6, Perth, ON Church: 613-267-3295 See Web page for details of programs www.gtpcperth.com

Construction

www.ppmsupply.com

Auction Items Dalmen Windows & Doors Sifto Canada • Perth Golf Course Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd. At The Lake • Jeld Wen Canada • Vic West Steel Ann & Gordon Munroe • ITW Construction Products GE Shnier • Polytarp Products Fendor Glass and Aluminum • Kilpatrick Holdings Ceratec • Task Tool • Atlas Block • Mitten • Roxul Canada Owens Corning • Perth Fire Department • Laser Electric Beland Forest Products • Algonquin College Dewey & Humphry Renfrew • Scotts Canada Quality Grow • Perth Physiotherapy Tay River Reflections • Colin Stephenson

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“Todd Stepanuik” Todd Stepanuik, Secretary Board of Directors

K. James

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Major Contributors Can-save • Certainteed Gypsum • Permacon • Ottawa Senators • Crain & Schooley Insurance Brokers The Perth Courier/ORMG • Cogeco Cable Clement Printing • Perth Golf Course Perth Police Department Perth Golf Course - Members’ Association Brownlee’s Metro • Lake 88 Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer Glenview Iron and Metal • Jim Hands - Auctioneer McIntosh Perry Engineering/Surveying Hugh Colton - Town and Country Chrysler, Master of Ceremonies

- THANKS AGAIN Please join us at the Eighth Annual HOME Legacy Golf Classic

HOME OF THE WEEK 25 Lanark Road, Perth, ON

Lunch Sponsors A & B Ford Sales Ltd. • Kaycan Building Materials Moulding & Millwork • OMYA Canada Inc.

General Sponsors Gemmell’s Garden Centre Ideal Roofing Company Ltd. Mfg • Leak and Company Oakes Truck Sales • Tackaberry Sand & Stone Thermo Cell Industries Limited Wood Crest Cabinetry

The Annual General Meeting of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital Corporation will be held at the Great War Memorial Site, Perth, ON in the Main Boardroom on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at 16:00 hours.

General Contractor - Kevin James Perth, Ont. Phone/Fax: 613-267-3543 www.kjamesconstruction.ca E-mail: kjam2@ripnet.com

Hole-In-One Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd.

Hole Sponsors Barker Willson Professional Corporation • Canwel Broadleaf Crain & Schooley Insurance Brokers Ltd. Crains’ Construction Limited Dyke & Murphy Professional Corp Gentek Building Products • Greg Anderson King Packaged Materials LBMAO - Lumber Building Material Association of Ontario Magenta Mortgage Investment Corporation McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineering/Surveying National Forest Products Orser Dentistry Professional Corporation Owens Corning Canada • Performance Printing Perth Family Health Centre • Publow Plumbing Task Tool

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

PERTH PLANING MILL SUPPLY

Golf Gifts Alexandria Mouldings

Dinner Sponsors BMO Nesbitt Burns - Patrick Graham OWL - Ontario Wholesale Lumber • Taiga Building Products

To register, VISIT www.perthtigersbasketball.com OR call Kevin at 613-264-8667, or EMAIL kjbellamy@sympatico.ca. Please sent payment (payable to Tigers Basketball) c/o Kevin Bellamy, 8 Inverness Ave., Perth, ON, K7H 3G6

“Larry Sparks” Larry Sparks, Chair Board of Directors

Dream Vacation RBC Dominion Securites/Jim Noble

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WEEK 1: ............. July 4-8, 9 a.m. - noon $125, For those born in 1997-2002 WEEK 2: ..............July 11-15, Small Ball Camp, 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. $75, For those born in 2003-2006 WEEK 3: ..............August 8-12, 9 a.m. - noon $125, For those born in 1997-2002 WEEK 1 AND 3: ...$175

Million Dollar Shoot Out Sponsor Surewood Forest Products

Sunday Worship Services, June 19 9:00-9:55 a.m. N.I.N.E. Worship (Nursery & Children’s Church available.)

Kingdom Power Part 2: “The Name” by Pastor Phil Hamilton 10:00 a.m. Coffee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship “The Goal: To Know Christ” by Rev. Alan Adams

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• 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. • A book signing with John McKenty featuring his latest work Canada Cycle & Motor: The CCM

Wednesday, June 22 • The Watoto Concert of Hope, a children’s choir from Uganda, will perform at Queen Elizabeth

Blue Devil Summer Basketball Camps

Saturday, June 18

A GREAT DAY FOR OUR COMMUNITY!

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Drummond & North Sts. Minister: Rev. Marilyn Savage; Organist: Ann Savage

Sunday, June 19 11:00 a.m. - Worship service and Sunday school multi-age program. Nursery available. Coffee hour Friday mornings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please check the website for info on youth group, Bible studies and other ministries, www.standrewsperth.com. Audio loop system • 613-267-2481 A warm welcome to all!

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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. • The Perth and District Senior Craft Fellowship’s annual general meeting will be held at McMartin House at 10 a.m. All members are welcome.

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

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• 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.)

Sunday, June 19 • The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark is hosting a Fathers’ Day breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. • St. Bridget’s Catholic Women’s League is sponsoring a pancake brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BVM Hall in Stanleyville. For information, call 613-267-1261.

School at 7 p.m. A freewill of- at 2 p.m. and a dinner/dance fering will be taken in place of featuring “The Ramblers” will take admission. place at the Carleton Place Curling Club at 5:30 p.m. Tickets available Thursday, June 23 • The Active Seniors Koalition at Temptations in Carleton Place, (ASK) hosts shuffleboard at Wat- or call 613-253-8201. • First Baptist Church (17 sons Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. There will be a potluck lunch. D’Arcy St.) is hosting a comCall 613-492-0291 for information. munity dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. • The Perth Citizens’ Band Everyone is welcome. • The Royal Canadian Legion Summer Concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the bandstand behind the Branch 395 in Lanark is having Perth Town Hall. This concert is a chicken wing dinner at 5 p.m. being held in conjunction with Everyone is welcome. • The Community Stewardship the Strawberry Social sponsored Council of Lanark County and by the Perth Rotary Club. Friends of the Tay Watershed Saturday, June 25 Association will hold a paddle • St. John’s Anglican Church in down the Tay River beginning at 10 Innisville is celebrating its 100th a.m. Participants are asked to meet anniversary. A service will be held at Last Duel Dock, on Craig Street.

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beef supper will be held at 5 p.m. • Kid Fish will take place from the Beckwith Street Bridge to the Tay Basin. The tournament is free for kids age two to 15 and registration takes place from 8 to 11 a.m. on the veranda of the Perth-Upon-Tay branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Each participant receives a prize and a free barbecue lunch.

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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.

Story will take place at Canadian Tire, Perth, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. The event will raise funds for Bicycles For Humanity. • “UV Groovy Day” (free sunglasses for children) will be held at the Eye and Vision Clinic in Perth (6 Wilson St. E.) from 9 a.m. until noon. More than 200 pairs will be given away for kids up to age 6. • The annual Magical Mystery Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Private gardens in Perth and area will be on display. Tickets are $15 and include afternoon tea, served at the Perth Museum. Call 613267-1947 for tickets. • The Wizards 50s and 60s dance will be held from 8 to 12 p.m. at the Upper Rideau Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion in Westport. Tickets are available at Murphys or at the Legion. Call 613-273-3615. • A horse and pony pull will take place at the McDonalds Corners Agricultural Hall. A pony pull will start at 10 a.m., with a light and heavy draw to follow. A roast

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LOOKING BACK 25 years ago

Perth doctors expected to walk out

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erth doctors are expected to join their counterparts across the province on Thursday in an indefinite strike. Dr. Alan Drummond said on Tuesday he expects most Perth doctors will close their offices and join the protest against a proposed extra-billing ban. “It looks like it will be a unanimous turnout,” said Drummond, who added there may be one local physician who doesn’t join the walkout. Emergency services will be maintained, noted Drummond. He expects the strike to continue for at least one week. There will be a meeting of the doctors with the Ontario Medical Association next week, but the strike could drag on indefinitely. “The withdrawal of services goes against our grain,” commented Drummond. “You have to ask yourself who has been dealing in good faith,” he said. “You have to ask yourself why 90 per cent of all reasonable

people are willing to go to such an struction of 16 townhouse-style extreme ... it isn’t money, it never condominiums on the property has been money.” near Sherbrooke Street. Phase two would be construction of a three-storey, 40-unit Ninety-six new apartment complex, and phase housing units for Perth? three would be a second three-stoPerth municipal officials have rey, 40-unit apartment building. The proposal was filed with the received a proposal to build a 96unit housing project on the site town by Tayside Estates Limited, of the old Collie factory along the care of Brooke Briggs in Ottawa. The application to the town Tay River. The first part of the proposed asks the municipality to amend three-phase project would be con- its official plan and zoning bylaw

A nostalgic look at yesteryear

Courier award winner

50 years ago

Women injured in crash M Saturday. They were all equipped with life preservers. When the water became rough, he told police, he turned the boat back toward shore, but the 35horsepower motor stalled. He was able to start it again, but when it stalled a second time, a following wave swamped the small craft and it turned over. Mrs. Kurau was holding the Town yard in need of face lift child in the water when a wave Members of the town council swept him away. The rest of the visited the town yard, where sup- party clung to the overturned plies and machinery are stored, boat. on Monday night, and every effort will be made to tidy up the IODE offering bursaries surroundings. The Perth Upon Tay Chapter The proposal of a board fence Imperial Order Daughters of the or a link fence is not the answer, Empire wishes to announce that and several suggestions were put it will accept applications from forward to the works committee, deserving students who are unwhich will give further study to able to further their education in the matter and recommend a so- any field without financial assislution to correct conditions. tance.

ary Slack, 33, of Toronto, was admitted to the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth early Sunday morning suffering from back injuries and cuts and bruises after her car left Hwy. 15, four miles north of Perth, crashing through a wire fence and rolling over several times in a field.

Complaints result in crackdown on loiterers The Perth Police Department is cracking down on loiterers in doorways, and a number of young men have been warned against this practice. There is a town bylaw prohibiting the loitering of people in doorways and streets, and the police department has received numerous complaints from citizens about wrestling and horseplay, and also language used which is not befitting on the streets. Charges will be laid by the police, and such action will be given the support of citizens of the town.

Child drowned in Dalhousie Lake Donald Kurau, aged two years, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kurau of Binghampton, was drowned in Dalhousie Lake about 7:45 p.m. on Saturday evening when he was tossed into the lake with five other persons after a 14-foot boat capsized. Mr. Kurau told police he took the child, his wife, another son, David, 10, and Mrs. John Hebler and her 10-yearold daughter, Catherine, out for a ride in the boat after dinner on

to allow the project to go ahead. “The town will have to spend a few weeks reviewing it (the application),” commented Perth town planner Steve Fournier this week. The proposal will formally go before the Perth Planning Advisory Committee tonight (Wednesday) and will go to various municipal committees which will in turn report to town council. Fournier said the town will circulate the proposal to the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority for input from that body. The land in question lies on the flood plain and therefore approval must be received from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority before building can be authorized.

The bursary will not necessarily be given to the student with the highest grades, but the children of veterans will receive priority. All applications should be in the hands of the educational secretary, Mrs. Lois Honeysett, by Aug. 15 so that notice of bursaries to be granted may be sent to the recipients as soon as possible.

Fishing trip turns tragic

A sister, Sister St. Andrew, is superior of Notre Dame Convent in Brockville.

National census underway Census enumerators in Perth, together with 26,000 census takers throughout Canada, commenced their duties last Thursday, June 1, and every house in Canada will be visited.

BORN

Fitzgerald - At the GWM Hospital, on May 30, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fitzgerald of RR 2, Perth, a daughter. Girdwood - At Deep River Hospital, on June 2, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Girdwood of Chalk River, Ont., a son. Greer - At Toronto East General Hospital, on May 21, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Greer, a son. Mayer - At Victoria Hospital, London, Ont., on May 19, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Mayer (nee Marjorie Girdwood), a daughter. Rancier - At the GWM Hospital, on May 30, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. Rancier of Perth, a daughter.

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Begora - At Kingston General Hospital, on Thursday, June 1, 1961, Amelia Fisher, in her 65th year, beloved wife of Alexander Begora. Buchanan - At Belleville General Hospital, on Monday, May 29, 1961, Herman J. (Harry) Buchanan, beloved husband of Rose. Cornell - Suddenly, at Rochester, Ind., on Sunday, June 4, 1961, Ronald Arthur Cornell, age 51 years. Harrison - At Kingston General Hospital, on Sunday, June 4, 1961, Grace Lander, beloved wife of Leonard Harrison. Lindsay - In the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Wednesday, May 31, 1961, Alice Mabel Freer of Ottawa, wife of the late Thomas Graham Lindsay.

A 62-year-old Catholic priest, Rev. William H. Carty, pastor of St. Peter’s Church, Trenton, drowned in Buck Lake, near Westport, on Monday afternoon. After a boat capsized in choppy water, the second in the fishing party, Rev. W.A. Dwyer, a nephew of Father Carty, reached shore and, in another boat, managed to bring the body of the priest ashore. Father Dwyer attempted artificial respiration, but to no avail. Const. Harvey Adams of the Sharbot Lake Provincial Police is investigating the boating accident. It is reported to have occurred at about 4 p.m. Monday afternoon. The preceding was originally Father Carty’s home was at Odessa, near Kingston, and there published in The Perth Courier are many of his relatives in the of June 11, 1986 as the “25 years Kingston and Brockville areas. ago” news.

The Canadian Community Newspaper Association announced this week that The Perth Courier has won two awards in the annual Canada-wide newspaper competition. The Courier received a firstplace award in its circulation class for the best advertising idea. The entry submitted was a special advertisement created by Courier staff for Shaw’s of Perth. Staff writer Michael Taylor won a second-place award for best historical story among community newspapers in Canada with a circulation of between 4,000 and 12,499. The entry submitted was a story written by Taylor on the history of the Silver Queen mica mine.

New contract for teachers The Lanark County Board of Education and its secondaryschool teachers ratified a tentative collective agreement on May 29 which will see salaries adjusted to the consumer price index (CPI). This agreement is a renewal of the existing one, but it covers a two-year period from Sept. 1, 1986 to Aug. 31, 1988. This is the first time in recent years that a twoyear contract has been agreed upon. The contract provides for a cost-of-living adjustment to all allowances for experience and responsibility and for all salaries. The adjustment will be made annually in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for Canada and there will be no seasonal adjustment. The new contract translates into an increase of about four per cent at the current CPI. “Negotiations on this agreement began Feb. 20 and we held seven meetings before a tentative agreement was reached on May 29,” stated George Pitman, chief negotiator for the board. The adjustment in the first year will be based on CPI July 1986 over July 1985 times the applicable salary or allowance; the adjustment in the second year will be based on the CPI July 1987 over July 1986. Currently a teacher with no experience and holding a Bachelor of Arts degree receives $21,746, which is the bottom of the salary scale, while a teacher with 12 years’ experience will receive $46,324. Vice-principals’ salaries start at $50,710 and reach $54,746, while principals start at $57,588 to a maximum of $61,623 after three

years. The board and the teachers also agreed to improve the ratio of pupils to teachers. The current agreement calls for a maximum of 16.38 to one. For the 1986/87 school year, the minimum will be 16.2 to one and the following year 16.03 to one. Three more teachers will be hired over the next two years to accommodate the drop in the pupil/teacher ratio. Currently there are about 208 teachers in Lanark County secondary schools responsible for 3,035 students.

Theatre season starts soon The ever-popular Perth Summer Theatre (PST) will kick off the 1986 season next Wednesday with the musical production Eight to the Bar. Throughout the nine-week season, PST will be employing an all-professional cast and producing three shows, which translates into 45 performances spiced with music, comedy, mystery and drama. All of the performances will be held at the agricultural building at the Perth fairgrounds and showtime begins Wednesday through Sunday evenings at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Eight to the Bar, which runs from June 18 to July 6, is a musical about change, and we see how a night with strangers might force us to reconsider our lives — in the most unexpected ways. Music and lyrics are by Joey Miller; the book was written by Stephen Witkin. The next production on the showbill is Bush Fire, which will be staged from July 9 to 26. This play focuses on the tragic drama of the Perth Easby family. This modern mystery, written by Laurie Fyffe, links the murder of Ann Easby and her children in 1828 to a frightening tale of the present. The final production of the year, Uncle Corbett Lives in the Attic, runs from July 30 to Aug. 17. This comedy is based on the Keilly family who, for some reason, just can’t see why their family farm must be turned into a chemical dump. What does a public servant do with a family who doesn’t open mail, won’t own a phone and who just can’t see the urgency of the situation? This play was written by Perth resident David Jacklin, who is also artistic director of PST.

BORN Ohlman - On May 28, 1986, to Brian and Linda (nee Howard) Ohlman, a daughter, Stephanie Lynn. Rogers - On May 23, 1986, to John and Cindy Rogers, a son, Mathew Garrett.

DIED Keays - In hospital, Hamilton, on Tuesday, June 3, 1986, Raymond H.A. Keays, husband of the late Veronica Dillon. McLaren - In hospital, Perth, on Monday, June 2, 1986, Edgar (Ted) McLaren, beloved husband of Norma McMillan. Mitchell - In hospital, Perth, on Tuesday, June 3, 1986, Elizabeth Lila Conlon, in her 88th year, wife of the late James V. Mitchell. The preceding was excerpted from the front page of the June 11, 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.

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With summer fun and artistic flare, PDCI shows it cares Perth and District Collegiate Institute has been buzzing with activity as the days get hotter and the school year winds down to an end. PDCI held its first annual Art Show from May 18 to 20 to display the talents of the school’s Arts High Skills Major students and senior art students. Original art and photography was available for sale with half of profits going to charities of the artists’ choice. Music students also performed on the last night of the show while drinks and refreshments were sold. PDCI hopes to carry on the tradition of this art show each year in the future. Tuesday, May 31 was PDCI’s Fire Victims Relief volleyball tournament as well as Fun in the Sun Day. The volleyball tournament was the last event in our series of fundraisers for PDCI students who recently lost their homes to fires. The tournament was very successful, with a total of 180 players and 20 volunteers. The participants were divided into junior and senior competitive and recreational leagues, and everybody had a great day despite their wins or losses. PDCI’s Fun in the Sun Day was held the same day as the volleyball tournament to give everyone a chance to get out of classes. The weather could not have been more perfect with constant sun and no humidity. The activities lasted from the beginning of lunch through to the end of third period. Students lounged in the back campus and participated in activities such as sack races and water balloon contests. A Battle of the Bands was also held as live entertainment for the students. The day was a great success that was enjoyed by teachers and students alike. PDCI held its student council elections on Thursday, June 2 to establish the student government for the 2011-2012 school year. After hearing the candidates’ speeches and placing their votes, the students’ results are as follows: Devlyn Lalonde as president; Laura Symon as vice-president; Nelson McCulloch as executive assistant; Esther Hardy as

Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith RR#2, Carleton Place, ON • K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 (613 area code) Public Works: 613-257-1810 or 1-800-535-4534 (613 area code) cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca

SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2011 Tuesday June 21st Tuesday June 21st Monday June 27th Wed June 29th

The Meeting Dates are as follows: 6:00 PM Public Works Councillor Tim Campbell Immed. Following Finance Councillor Faye Campbell 7:00 PM Planning Councillor Brian Dowdall 6:30 PM Reeve Richard Kidd @ BRC

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

LILAC FESTIVAL – THANKS YOU The Township of Beckwith would like to extend their deepest appreciation to the following for their contribution and participation in the 2011 Lilac Festival. It is through the generosity of individuals such as yourself that these social events help strengthen our sense of community.

BRYANT Big Blue secretary; Ashley Bell and John Forsyth as Grade 12 representatives; Nick LePage and Brooklyn Ramsey as Grade 11 representatives; and Eliza Lee and John Tysick as Grade 10 representatives. The remaining positions of student senate and treasurer are chosen through an application process, and the Grade 9 representatives are chosen in September by the new Grade 9 students. The PDCI Concert Band went on its second school tour of the year on Friday June 3. The band members travelled to Queen Elizabeth, Glen Tay, and Maple Grove elementary schools to play for the students and teach them about the PDCI music program. The band members dressed up in a Hawaiian theme and had a great day. PDCI’s graduating students of 2011 held their formal last Friday, June 10. The students enjoyed photos in Stewart Park followed by a dinner and dance at Code’s Mill. The graduates had a great night in celebrating the end of their four years of high school. Have a great week, Blue Devils!

Al-Car Sand & Gravel Allan & Judy McLellan Beckwith Fire Department Beckwith Friendship Club Beckwith Golf Club Beckwith Heritage Committee Beckwith Irish Minor Football Beckwith Youth Committee Cam’s Ridge Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society Carleton Place Loyal Orange Lodge #48 Centennial Hall Committee Clearview Lumber Cora & Claude Nolan Cottages Unlimited Realty Inc.

Darlene & Brian Power Elaine & Ken Leach Frances & Gary Leach Franktown Grocery & Pizza Joyce & Fred Ford Log Farm Antiques Melanie Murphy Regina Johnson Smith Construction St. James Anglican Church WOMEN (ACW) St. James Centennial Hall Committee St. James Sunday School St. Paul’s United Church Trish Clark Wilson’s Woodland Antiques

CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL The Township of Beckwith is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Jackson to the position of Chief Building Official effective June 8th, 2011.

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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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 • 1-2:30 P.M. 469 Christie Lake Road, Perth Beautifully set, 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom brick home with ~ 140 feet of frontage on the Tay River. Newer shingles and propane furnace, double attached garage, fully finished basement, and only 3 kms from town. $349,000 MLS# 785059 Christian & Norene Allan, 613-264-0123

SUNDAY, JUNE 19 • 1-3 P.M. 223 5th Line of Kitley, near Toledo - recently renovated, new flooring throughout, 2 new baths, new counter top & sink in kitchen, freshly painted, new fixtures & fans throughout, new dishwasher, newer wood/electric furnace, roofing & water softener - sunken living room, large kitchen/dining area and main floor sun room - 3 +1 bedrms, master bedrom has 3 piece ensuite and 4 piece bath on main level - lower level has family room, bedrm / den, tool room- and lots of storage. Call Joanne at 613-812-0505.

$259,000 - Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow only minutes to Perth. Hardwood flooring in main part of the home, carpeting in bedrooms, open-concept kitchen, dining & living room, close to Perth at 218 Bernice Cres. MLS#091990802040408 Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

OUT OF TOWN

IN TOWN

PERTH IN TOWN

$385,000 - Hobby farm on 50 acres, totally renovated century old farmhouse, formal dining room and living room with hardwood flooring, 4 br, 3 bath, extra large master with ensuite, large deck and expansive lawns and gardens, oversized 2-car garage with insulated workshop, log barns and many outbuildings. MLS# 794378

Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

ONE OF A KIND! Spacious 4 bedroom Penthouse Condominium - enjoy beautiful sunsets from your own private rooftop patio. Flooded with sunshine and spectacular views on 3 sides. $250,000. MLS # 770335. Call Andrew Rivington, Cell: 613-812-3280

PERTH IN TOWN

$319,000 - This Victorian brick home has been tastefully updated & renovated but still maintaining the character & charm of the period. High ceilings, hardwood floors, oversized trims & moulding, and generous sized principal rooms are just a few of the prominent features. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

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

$549,000 - This 1817 stone home has been tastefully renovated and restored – approximately 3220 sq. ft., the home features 10’8” ceilings, pine & hardwood floors, original heritage 12&24 pane windows, deep sills with working interior shutters, oversized trim & mouldings and a gorgeous dream kitchen. Host: Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

about for years! Mrs. Jones - You know Joanne Bennell and Barb Shepherd have a listing at 282 McVeety Rd. that is a red brick renovated farmhouse with over 13 acres that has everything we need. And, it has just been reduced to $349,000. Let’s give them a call.... 613-8120505 or 613-326-1361. OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

$309,000 - 6 Year old chalet style 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 30 acres. 10 Minutes to perth. The house, gardens & yard are just a portion, most of the property being large wooded areas with trails. Custom kitchen, living room with a wall of natural light, dining room with patio door to side deck plus two bedrooms & a bath are on the main level. Master bedroom, ensuite & walk-in closet are on the upper level. Family room, wood burning fireplace, storage, utility, laundry & two other rooms are on the lower level with walk-out. Mls# 780411

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

BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca

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Welcome to Maple Glen Estates & an Otty Lake lifestyle just 5 minutes from heritage Perth - this totally renovated 3000+ square foot home offers quality & spaciousness just a stone`s throw from the beach - 4 bedrooms & 3 full baths - a fireplace in both the living room and family room - hardwood flooring & tile on the main level - a large screened-in porch is conveniently located off the dining room for the barbeque - large rec room/den/office on the lower level - double attached garage/workshop. $379,000.

BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca

SMITHS FALLS

SMITHS FALLS

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom brick 2 storey home. Many features including: pine floors, beautiful trim, front and back porches, fenced yard, attached workshop, multiple living rooms, plenty of storage, and main floor laundry. $234,900

Recently updated 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, brick bungalow on the nicest street in Smiths Falls. Hardwood floors, spacious kitchen, full basement, and detached garage. A short walk downtown, to the Rideau Canal, and nearby parks. $234,500

Christian & Norene Allan, 613-264-0123

IN TOWN

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

Mrs. Jones - The weather is so nice this time of year. Wouldn’t it be nice to live in the country but still be close to town? Mr. Jones- And with acreage so the kids have lots of room to explore and play, and we could have those gardens we’ve been talking

$179,000. In the quiet hamlet of Fallbrook, 10 minutes from Perth, is a comfortable 4 bedroom, 2 bath home with a ton of country character. A large side and back yard for recreation with kids and pets. Large garden areas & shed. Original structure has been beefed up with additional 6 inch interior insulated, vapour barrier & drywalled frame for year round comfortable living. Steel roof, newer windows and doors. There is nothing else for sale in this price range that offers so much!! Mls# 782470. BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca

BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN

$299,000 - 4 Jessie Dr., Perth. This 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom home with double attached garage is a jewel in the rough. Built in 1976 with the 2nd storey added in 1993, it needs major renovations to make the most of the offered space. Main level has living room, formal dining room, kitchen with large eat-in space (with patio door to large screened porch built over the garden/storage shed) plus family room & 2-pc. Bath. 2Nd floor has 4 bedrooms and 2+ full baths. Lower level offers large recreation area with wood burning appliance, two more bedrooms & 3-pc. Bath. Mls# 792790.

Perthshire Condo The “Kintyre”: 2+1 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo in the sought after Perthshire condominium. Lovely sunroom overlooking green space. Finished lower level with spacious bedroom, 4-pc. bathroom, and family room. Main level boasts beautiful hardwood floors, open concept dining and living rooms, den/bedroom, 4-pc. bathroom, master with access to the sun room, and main floor laundry. Lovely garden, and single garage. $224,900 Christian & Norene Allan,613-264-0123

CLOSE TO TOWN

EDGE OF TOWN

Bungalow on Dufferin Rd. - Edge Of Town - $196,500 - Just a great 3 bedroom bungalow on a country sized lot. Super sunporch for summer relaxing off the dining area, 1.5 baths, lots of light. Oversize single garage. Enjoy lower taxes in a lovely neighbourhood almost in town. MLS # 792485 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell – 613 326-1361

100 Sherbrooke St. Renovated 2 bedroom bungalow with carport and detached garage! Private yard, new kitchen, new bath, etc! MLS# 796184 Call Barbara Shepherd cell - 613 326-1361.

NEW LISTING

Christian & Norene Allan, 613-264-0123

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OUT OF TOWN

$219,000 - 121 Flat Rock Lane, Otty Lake. Under 10 minutes to Perth with great road access & spectacular sunsets. Well maintained 2 bedroom cottage with 4-pc. Bath and maple flooring in living and dining area. Large glassed-in sunporch overlooks the lake. Windowed attic could convert to third bedroom / sleeping loft. Septic system & lake water. Building raised and re-supported (solid & level)! Call to view. MLS# 742574 BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca

OUT OF TOWN

$359,000 - Located 15 km. East of Perth. Newer 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow. Hardwood & tile floors, fully equiped custom oak kitchen with island opens into dining area and spacious living room with patio doors to the back of property. Large family room above double attached garage. Full drive-in / walk-out basement for those large recreational toys or create additional living space. Front porch overlooks pond. Mls# 774774. BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca OUT OF TOWN

Hobby Farm - Looking for the perfect spot to create your dream of the country life? Look no further. Beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom stone home on ~ 97 acres of wonderful land within 7 kms of Perth. Featuring a lovely kitchen with granite counters, bamboo floor, exposed stone wall, and pellet stove, romantic loft style master bedroom. updated upstairs 4- pc bathroom with in-floor radiant heat, walk-up attic, newer shingles/vinyl windows/furnace. Older barns with 7 box stalls, hydro, water, and tack room. Steel machine shed and detached double garage. $469,900

Christian & Norene Allan, 613-264-0123

OUT OF TOWN

SMITHS FALLS RURAL

$229,000. 2 minutes from downtown Perth, this completely renovated sidesplit offers 1600 sq. ft. of quality living space on a mature landscaped & wooded 2.86 acre lot. Perfect for a home business or large family. Open living/dining/kitchen area on main floor with 3 bedrooms and a full bath on the upper level. Family room, 4th bedroom & partial bath on lower level is currently used for a home business. Basement offers either large finihsed rec room (or 5th bedroom if required) and laundry/utility room. MLS#78546.

Sit back and relish the surrounding countryside. Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom (incl. ens.) bungalow featuring L-shaped verandah, attached garage, studio, and finished basement. Beautiful lot with ~ 7 acres of pasture and gardens. $289,000

BOB FERGUSON • 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca

Christian & Norene Allan, 613-264-0123

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

Christie Lake - 220 Patterson Rd. - 205 feet of natural shoreline. Older mobile with full-size septic system and drilled well, pus hydro. Very pretty and private 2.27 acre lot. $128,000. MLS# 795206 Call Barbara Shepherd, cell - 613 326-1361.

Lovely 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom (incl. ensuite) waterfront home on Mississippi Lake. Phenomenal view. Gorgeous “double” lot with ~ 140 feet of great shoreline. $429,900 Christian & Norene Allan, 613-264-0123

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT

WATERFRONT - CHRISTIE LAKE

OTTY LAKE WATERFRONT

$449,000 - Perfect Big Rideau setting, sandy frontage, level lot, million-dollar sunsets. The 76x224 foot lot has a well appointed 2 bedroom bungalow featuring a covered verandah overlooking the lake - newer family room addition. Paul Martin, 613-264-0123

Over 114 acres on Pike Lake with 2 waterfront lots on the southwest shore - acreage has mixed vegetation of oak, maple, pine & cedar, several beaver floods & ponds - both waterfront lots are hard at shoreline, one lot is high off the water - excellent recreational property - access via Pike Lake Route 16. Call Joanne 613-812-0505

691 Christie Lake North Shore Rd. - Privacy, 140 feet of wonderful waterfront, low maintenance summer place, plus approx. 18x30 boathouse with rooms for bedroom and bed/sitting for guests or the kids. So many extras - efficiency plus - heat pump and masonry fireplace; garage and workshop; boat ramp; automatic generator, etc. Glorious waterside glassed and screened room for relaxing and entertaining. $329,900. MLS# 091191601012500 Call Barbara Shepherd Cell – 613 326-1361

$549,000 - Three Wishes! A phenomenal view, pristine shoreline and privacy. This is lakeside living at its best on the beautiful North shore of Otty Lake. Excellent year round access, within 10 minutes of Heritage Perth and an easy 1 hour commute to Ottawa makes this 3 + 1 bedroom 2 storey home with fully developed walkout lower level, a must-see for those in the know. Hardwood flooring, stone fireplace, beautifully updated kitchen with ceramic backsplash, lakeside deck via kitchen patio doors, gorgeous terraced stone work and walkway leading to stone patio at water’s edge. Plenty of room for family and friends with finished lower level featuring kitchenette, large family room and full bath. Double detached log garage with full 2nd level perfect for storage or workshop. Lovely shoreline with rocky pebble/sandy base and good depth just off shore. Great boating and swimming. Live the dream on Otty Lake. MLS # 091191101024800. Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 • andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca

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