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FUNDING WOES Parents of disabled children are wondering where to go for help.
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Jonathon Millar’s ride in the in equestrian ring may be on hold for up to two years if a second sample tested for a banned substance comes back positive. The equestrian show jumper and son of Ian Millar of Perth, tested positive for a banned substance after a random drug test last month showed positive results for prasterone – a prescribed medication known to be used to treat lupus, multiple sclerosis or Alzheimer’s disease.
“Jonathon has been bravely battling a serious medical condition ... he suffers from a metabolic deficiency. � Team Millar In a statement issued by the family – comprised of Ian, Jonathon and Amy Millar – they said they are awaiting the results. “Jonathon has been bravely battling a serious medical con-
dition as a result of his body’s inability to produce a certain essential hormone which our bodies normally and naturally produce,� read the release. “He suffers from a metabolic deficiency. As a result, any drug test would be abnormal. As a family we have been giving Jonathon all the support and encouragement that you would expect from a close family such as ours, to give him the strength and hope to overcome this illness. We are extremely proud of how Jonathon has looked adversity in the eye and worked tirelessly to overcome this adversity
rather than surrender to it.� The Millars said they are currently waiting for necessary documentation to help them understand the issue and they won’t be making any further comment at this time other than to state “emphatically� Jonathon’s innocence. “This has absolutely nothing to do with performance enhancement, cheating or illegal substances,� Team Millar says. “But rather is directly related to Jonathon’s illness and metabolic deficiency.� See ‘Millar’, page A4
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IN BRIEF Help for parents in Leeds Grenville Leeds and Grenville has a support plan for parents through its Triple P program. The Positive Parent Program is available to parents with children up to age 18. Learn how to help your child with sleep times, toilet training, homework and even obedience. The program’s practitioners can help parents get the answers they need and learn strategies that work. For more, call 1800-345-5685 or 1-800-660-5853.
Post treatment aid for cancer patients The Canadian Cancer Society will be offering a new, free program in Perth stating Sept. 21. The Living Well Beyond Cancer program, designed for post-treatment cancer patients who strive to live a healthy life, as well as their caregivers. It will start Sept. 21, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., and run for six weeks. Registration is needed as space is limited. For information or to register, call 613-267-1058 or 1-800-367-2913.
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FUN AT THE FAIR The Perth Fair kicked off Friday, Sept. 2 and children and their parents checked out some of the action. Pictured (left) is Lola Ohinski, six and a half, who enjoyed a turn on this children’s ride. Watch The Perth Courier next week for more on the fair.
Perth’s Grenville Castings changes ownership No changes anticipated for workforce at this time LAURIE WEIR ljweir@perthcourier.com
With an eye on its global footprint and the expertise found with the staff at Perth’s Grenville Castings, a new owner has taken the reins of the local manufacturing plant of aluminum castings. On Aug. 29, Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, North America’s leading auto parts manufacturer, announced that it has acquired the Perth facility. “The acquisition of this facility by Cosma International, as well as their commitment to maintain the current complement of staff is a big deal and great news story for the Town of Perth, said Mayor John Fenik in a press release. “Their decision to locate a state of the art chassis manufacturing facility here demonstrates that Perth is a destination for advanced manufacturing and innovative technologies; further this decision can be seen as testament to the skills and quality of the men and women that make up our local workforce. Add to this mix our high quality of life and it is obvious why Perth remains a
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business opportunity that we have.â€? Fuerst added that when the company acquires a facility like the Perth plant, they will train the current staff. “We want, obviously, to the best that we can, bring them into the Magna culture,â€? Fuerst said. “We have a strong culture here in Magna with our employee charter and our constitution so we try to have them become part of our culture the best that we can‌ that’s what we try to do.â€? The company met with its employees on Aug. 29 and 30 and the management team introduced themselves to the staff. Fuerst said that acquisitions like this happen in phases. “That’s why it’s hard for me to comment on what the exact employment level is going to be, or what the next step is going to be, because there is so much that needs to get done now on the operational side of things,â€? she said. “That’s what’s going to happen next, they’re going to take a look at how we’re filling our customer’s schedules right now, what’s needed to do that, what’s needed to gain more business in the future.â€? With files from Kassina Ryder See ‘Grenville’, page A7
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In 1959, a wall was built over a doorway in the old OPP detachment and district headquarters in Perth. Just before it was finished, district inspector J.L Whitty tacked an envelope on the door. It was found nearly half a century later. In 2003, David and Patricia Parry bought the house on Victoria Street that had been the old detachment. While doing renovations, they decided to tear down one of the walls of a room at the entrance of the house and replace it with a doorway equipped with sliding doors. When David began sawing through the drywall, Patricia noticed something. “I was saying ‘look, look, look!’� she said. She had glimpsed a set of dark brown pocket doors with a brass lock, which still had the key inside. An envelope was tacked to the door. “I just thought there was something exciting in there,� she said. See ‘Renovations’, page A4
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IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Last week proved to be a busy time of getting ready to head back into the classroom in Perth and area. Above left, Claire Church, Grade 1/2 teacher at Drummond Central Public School, prepares her classroom last week. In middle, Kim Hearn, from First Choice
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Stewart School yard gets a makeover
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The Stewart School was buzzing with activity last weekend as a worker bee got underway to transform the Perth elementary school’s yard. It was a day that was a long time in the making for the parent council’s fundraising committee, which has been busy for months garnering community donations to aid in the makeover. All the effort came to fruition in time for the first school bell this week, as volunteers installed a volleyball court, the Nicole Wren outdoor classroom, benches, painted goal posts and pre-
pared for delivery, the area for a new play structure. “We have a beautiful, big yard, but we needed to have more things for the kids to do when they’re out here,” said Daryl Kelly, principal of The Stewart School. Kelly said about 30 adults and 10 children tackled everything from creating a walking path through a grove of trees which students call “the forest”, to redesigning a bench area. The highlight of the makeover was the construction of the Nicole Wren outdoor classroom. Nestled in a quiet corner of the school yard and surrounded by trees, the classroom consists of a wooden deck with four 2.5 metre
and two three-metre natural, solid wood benches facing the stagelike riser. The area was built to honour the memory of Wren, who died during a Grade 6 school ski trip last year. “What an inviting, special place to learn,” said Kelly, sitting at one of the benches overlooking the deck. She attributed the fundraising committee with working hard to organize efforts to make the playground a reality. The play structure, sandbox border and beach volleyball net were installed last Friday, in time for students to enjoy of their first day back for the current school year.
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Lanark County families say funding is desperately needed BY KASSINA RYDER
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Teagin Nicholson loves to ride horses. When the horse trots during his weekly session at the Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program, his laughter fills his mother’s ears – and her heart. “It’s so nice to hear him laugh,” said Jennifer Clancy Nicholson. Teagin could be a poster-child for what it means to be caught in a catch-22. The medication prescribed to control the severe seizures he suffers as a result of Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome is covered under the province’s Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program. But the medication damages his liver, so he must take more medicine to counter those effects. His liver medication isn’t covered. His high-fat Ketogenic diet drastically reduces his seizures, but it also produces calcium in his kidneys. The potassium citrate he takes to help manage his kidneys isn’t covered either. At 10 years old, Teagin takes more medication in a month than most people take in a lifetime. And only one of them is covered under the ACSD program. “My huge thing is that people think OHIP covers this,” said Nicholson. “For us, it’s the medical part that is the problem. There’s no coverage.” Though Nicholson’s husband, Tolsen, has medical insurance through his job that covers Teagin’s chiropractic visits and his vitamin B12 shots, it doesn’t pay for Teagin’s medication. “They don’t cover the things he’s prescribed,” Nicholson said. She estimated the family spends more than $1,000 a month on medicine alone. Teagin, who also has autism, wears diapers. He receives $900 a year for his diaper allowance. “That doesn’t touch what a child his size goes through,” she said. Teagin’s diet is vital to his quality of life. The Ketogenic diet that reduces his seizures means he can only eat high fat, low carbohydrate foods. He is also extremely sensitive to contaminants and has food allergies. Everything he eats has to be made at home. “I make his own bread,” Nicholson said. He receives a monthly allowance of $75 for his special diet. Nicholson estimated she spends $50 a week. Nicholson said the solution is simple. “Help,” she said. “All families are looking for help.” “When you can’t make it to the next paycheck, when every credit card you have is racked up with medication costs and groceries – there is something wrong.”
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Teagin Nicholson spends some quality time with his sister, Zoey. Teagin suffers from a rare seizure disorder and autism; his medications cost around $1,000 per month and many of them are not covered under OHIP or health insurance.
Gauthier and Hogan said an increase in respite funding would make a world of difference for families. “The stress never ends,” Hogan said. “Access to respite is a life saver, but many parents don’t have that.” Gauthier said many parents of disabled children feel isolated. Children with special needs require more than just a babysitter if their parents want a night out. A respite home is often the only option, and those are few and far between. “You miss out on a lot,” Gauthier said. “Friends fall away because you’re not available. You burn out family members.” Nicholson said Teagin spends one night at respite every two weeks, which allows Nicholson and Tolsen to spend time with their five-year-old daughter, Zoey. While Nicholson said she would love to do more activities as a family, they usually spend the evening trying to catch up on some much needed rest. “We call that the ‘Sleeping Night,’” she said, laughing. TUNES FOR TEAGIN
Cathy Hogan agrees. Hogan’s 21-year-old son, Ty, has autism, obsessive compulsive disorder and Pica, which means he tries to ingest inedible objects. Ty lost $30,000 in funding in the years after he turned 18 and was no longer considered a child. “What it all boils down to is funding,” she said. After a 10-year wait, Ty was finally placed at a group home in Perth, which means his family can visit him whenever they want. Laurie Gauthier wasn’t so fortunate. Her 15-year-old son Cameron is one of only 100 people in the world diagnosed with Marinesco-Sjogren Syndrome. After a lengthy wait, Cameron was given a spot at a group home in Stittsville a month ago, but it is privately run, which means the home only provides his lodging and nothing more. If he were in a government-funded group home, Gauthier said his expenses would be taken care of. “Everything I paid for before, I still pay for,” she said. While she said she is grateful Cameron was able to move into a home, she wishes he were closer to his family. Gauthier and her husband both work, so taking a trip into the city whenever they want to see their son simply isn’t an option. Gauthier said it is unacceptable there
are no children’s group homes in the area. “It’s been a solution for us, but we had to move him out of the county,” she said. “He shouldn’t have had to go somewhere else.” Hogan said children and adults with disabilities shouldn’t have to move away when their families can no longer care for them. “These people are citizens,” she said. “They need and they deserve the services to live in our community.” The solution is two-fold, Hogan added. The government either needs to provide more help to families who want to keep their children at home, or build more group homes to take them when their families can no longer provide the care they need. Nicholson said if there was funding to pay for someone to come in and help her every once in a while, it would greatly affect the family’s decision about whether to keep Teagin at home in the long-term. “It’s as simple as come and do my laundry,” she said. Hogan said keeping children with disabilities with their families instead of in a group home saves the government money, yet there is very little assistance for families who want to keep their kids at home. “We have saved the government millions of dollars, but when we need them, they’re not there for us,” she said.
Nicholson and Tolsen organized a benefit concert called Tunes for Teagin at the Perth Civitan Hall in 2010 to raise funds for Teagin’s medication. The idea was a success and raised enough money to pay for Teagin’s expenses for an entire year. “That was a year of not worrying,” she said. “It was a year of bliss.” “It was that big a deal for us.” Since then, Nicholson said many people have asked whether the family plans to hold another concert. She said she doesn’t have the time to organize one right now, though a friend offered to help, but she isn’t ruling out the possibility in the future. All three mothers said they considered themselves fortunate compared to some other families. But they also said they feared for other Lanark County families living in similar situations, especially young parents. “Eventually, they’re going to crack,” Gauthier said. Without enough group homes, they also worry about what will happen to their kids when they eventually get too old to care for them. “What happens when we pass away?” asked Gauthier. Hogan said parents need to know their kids will be provided for. “Parents need to have some assurance they are going to have some quality of life.”
County approves staff smoking shelter at Lanark Lodge ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com
In a recorded vote during Lanark County council last Wednesday night, the county agreed to allow the staff at Lanark Lodge to erect a smoking shelter on the property. The decision, in which 10 councillors voted in favour of and four voted against the shelter’s approval, sparked some controversy around the horseshoe. Brian Stewart, deputy mayor of Lanark Highlands, called the recorded vote on the matter, speaking out against the approval. “There was a lot of discussion about this at the last committee
meeting and I will not be supporting this,” he told fellow councillors. The motion that was approved at county council notes that the smoking shelter will be built and maintained by Lanark Lodge staff and that the costs of the building and on-going maintenance would be paid for through staff fundraising. Perth Mayor John Fenik said that he would support allowing the lodge staff to build the shelter, even though he made it clear that he was not supporting smoking in general. “These employees are following the letter of the law,” Fenik said. “They are exiting the build-
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ing to smoke and following the rules. They are not contravening any laws… I support putting a shelter over their heads to keep the rain and snow off of them.” Richard Kidd, reeve of Beckwith Township, agreed with Fenik, noting that the staff will be paying for the shelter to be erected – not taxpayers. John Levi, mayor of the Town of Mississippi Mills, weighed in on the other side of the coin, saying he didn’t condone allowing staff to build the smoking shelter. “Lots of people have stressful jobs, but that’s not an excuse to smoke,” he said. Voting in favour of the motion was Peter McLaren, Pat Dolan,
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put a presentation together and worked diligently on this.” She said the next step will be to plan a meeting with staff to determine the site and agree on how to proceed. In other news, Lanark Lodge has received funding from the provincial health and long-term care ministry for this year, which will allow the addition of one fulltime and one part-time personal support worker position as well as to increase staff training. “These recent announcements from the ministry are very good news for our residents, families and staff at Lanark Lodge,” said Lanark County Warden Sharon Mousseau.
Fenik, John Gemmell, Susan Freeman, Keith Kerr, Kidd, Ed Sonnenburg, Wendy Leblanc, and Gail Code. Voting against the motion were Stewart, Levi, Aubrey Churchill and Val Wilkinson. The motion was before council with a petition with 112 names of staff members from Lanark Lodge, supporting the idea of the shelter. The list of names was comprised of both smokers and non-smokers. Deb Pidegon, director of Lanark Lodge, said that the initiative was staff-driven from the beginning. “Staff began to formulate ideas and gather information back in June,” she said. “A group
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Council Meeting Schedule: Tuesday, September 13 – at 2:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Thursday, September 22 – at 7:00 p.m. Council Tuesday, September 27 – at 2:30 p.m. Committee of the Whole Municipal Office Closed – September 9, 2011 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. The 9th Annual Staff Golf Day will be held on Friday, September 9th, the Municipal Office will be closed at 1:00 p.m.
NOTICE OF FIRE BAN EFFECTIVE JULY 21, 2011 Effective immediately, no open air burning is permitted in the Township of Lanark Highlands. Fire bans will be extended or cancelled depending on weather conditions. Permits are not issued for burning of grass or leaves at any time. The discharge of fireworks is prohibited during a Fire Ban. The Fire Department of Lanark Highlands reminds all residents that you are responsible and liable for all open air fires used to burn brush or wood products. For additional updates or if you have any questions please contact the Township of Lanark Highlands municipal office at 613-259-2398 ext. 242 or 1-800-239-4695.
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Millar waits for results From page 1 Akaash Maharaj, the chief executive officer of Equine Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team, said in an interview with The Perth Courier that he can’t comment on Millar’s specific case as it’s under review. “It is difficult to imagine that this drug would give a rider an advantage,” he said. Maharaj indicated that the banned substance is a prescribed medication, but can be purchased over the counter in the United States. “In the entire sport I am not aware of any positive testing for this substance. I cannot imagine an equestrian athlete (using this drug) to enhance his performance.” Equine Canada was advised by the Fédération Équestre Internationale that Millar’s drug test contravened Article 14.2 of the FEI’s Anti-Doping Rules for Human Athletes. Millar is currently on a provisional suspension while the investigation is ongoing, but if the second sample is found positive, he could face a suspension from competitive show jumping for up to two years. “If it’s found to be a negative outcome, then clearly an error has been made in the way the test was performed,” said Maharaj, as Millar’s hopes of competing in his first Olympic Games in London, England next summer are also on hold. “Jonathon is one of the gentlemen of our sport, and he has been co-operating fully with us. “Our first responsibility is to protect the integrity of the sport system, by upholding both the WADA code and the athlete’s right to a fair and impartial hearing.” Maharaj said they are working with Millar to ensure all the facts will be presented during a preliminary hearing, if it gets that far. If the result is negative, he will be exonerated. “We are just waiting right now.”
Renovations reveal time capsule From page 1 The envelope read: “This opening was closed on February 10, 1959. Envelope contains personnel of No. 10 District, Ontario Provincial Police.” Inside, they found photographs of Whitty, newspaper clippings and a telephone directory of all staff members of the No. 10 district, which encompassed Renfrew, Lanark Leeds and Grenville counties, as well as a portion of the district of Nipissing. It also contained a list of the salaries officers received during that time period. The highest paying job in 1959 belonged to the staff sergeant, with an annual salary of $5,500. The envelope was brought to the attention of Bob Arbour, president of the OPP Veterans’ Association. Arbour tracked down a few of the officers stationed in Perth during the 1950s, but none of them remembered Whitty speaking about the envelope, Arbour said. After a few years, Arbour passed the search to Ed Sherwin, chairman of the Smiths Falls chapter of the OPP Veterans’ Association and Ron Lyon, the chapter’s treasurer. When David and Patricia shared the treasure trove of artifacts contained in the envelope, Sherwin and Lyon were thrilled. “They were 10 feet off the ground,” said Patricia with a laugh. Lyon, a retired officer who had worked in the old detachment, was particularly excited about the find. He remembers the purposes of each room in what is now the Parry’s home. Their dining room was the communications centre and the room behind the doorway that held the envelope served as the office for the superintendent and inspector. Sherwin said the items will eventually be displayed at the OPP Museum in Orillia, Ont. “It’s very exciting to find historical items from years gone by and it’s nice to be able to have those displayed someplace so the public can see it and certainly for the members of the Ontario Provincial Police,” he said.
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The Parrys discovered an envelope tacked to a hidden doorway while renovating thier home, which was formerly the Lanark County detachment and district headquarters of the OPP. The envelope contained a treasure trove of information about the detachment, which had waited nearly 50 years to be discovered. From left, Ron Lyon, treasurer of the Smiths Falls Chapter of the OPP Veteran’s Association, Ed Sherwin, chairman of the chapter, David Parry, homeowner and Patricia Parry, homeowner. PERTH’S OPP HISTORY Perth’s first OPP detachment was located above what was formerly Stedman’s on Gore Street in the 1920s. From there it moved to the Perkins Building before settling on Victoria Street from 1952 until 1971, Lyon said. The operation moved to its current location on Hwy. 7 in 1971, Lyon said. He was one of the officers assigned to finish the moving process and took photographs, one of which shows a calendar date of June 1, 1971. In the late 1990s, the two operations separated, the Eastern regional headquarters moved to Smiths Falls, and the detachment remained on the highway in Perth. Lyon and Sherwin gathered much of their information from the OPP Musuem, which they checked with former employee Ruth Griegson. Griegson, whose maiden name is Cousans, started at the detachment as a 17-year-old secretary in the 1950s. Perth’s first OPP officer was high constable Frank Rose, who was appointed in 1928, Lyon said. Whitty took command of the detachment and headquarters on July 14, 1958, Sherwin said. The photographs in the envelope included a photo of Whitty on a
palomino horse. Information on the back of the photo states the horse’s name was Gold-In-Bloom and was a grand champion at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto in 1958. Whitty, who was transferred to Perth from Dundas, was a member of a family that raised palomino horses, said Sherwin. Lyon said he and Sherwin are now focusing their research on Frank Rose. They recently discovered he was buried in Mississippi Mills and were “pleasantly surprised” to see that his tombstone mentioned he had been an OPP officer, which Lyon said wasn’t common until recent years. “Nowadays we recognize people a little better than maybe we did in the past,” he said. “It’s kind of unique to see that.” The land the house sits on was originally owned by Thomas Hunter in 1824, according to information from Parry. The property is also home to Perth’s only bomb shelter. The shelter, which is above ground and made of cement walls at least three feet thick, now serves as the Parry’s garden shed. David said he thought it was interesting that he and Patricia were aiming to install a doorway where one already existed – right down to the doors. “The doors we were planning on putting in were already there,” David said.
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Support workers walk off job at Algonquin College JENNIFER MCINTOSH
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Classes at Algonquin College will remain in session, but nearly 500 support workers walked off the job at midnight on Sept. 1. Despite three days of negotiation that started on Aug. 29, talks between management and the Ontario Public Service Employ-
ing for support from motorists. Horns blared as drivers went by, prompting applause and waves from workers present, including a caretaker, library technician and maintenance worker. Director of communications for Algonquin College, Sandra Markus, said before the strike deadline that the college would work on a contingency plan to keep things running as smooth-
ly as possible. “We may have some students waiting in line longer for services and fewer choices at the cafeteria, but everything will go forward as scheduled for the school year,” she said. For parents and students, there will be a button on the home page of the college’s website to get up-to-date information on the strike.
The deal proposed by the colleges to OPSEU included a 1.5 per cent salary increase in year one, another 1.5 per cent in year two and a 1.75 per cent increase in year three. The college’s bargaining team said the offer will raise the average annual salary of support staff by $1,845 to just more than $58,000 after three years. With files from Rosanne Lake
Algonquin College president announces retirement JENNIFER MCINTOSH jennifer.mcintosh@metroland.com
Robert Gillett, president of Algonquin College, has announced he will retire at the end of next year. The 67-year-old has been at the college for 16 years and has been an educator since he started teaching at high schools 43 years ago. Gillett announced the decision at an annual staff breakfast held at the college on Aug. 25. “There was a general intake of breath and then a standing ovation,” said Gillett, who will be finishing out his contract, which ends Dec. 31, 2012. Since joining the college in 1996, Gillett said he has seen a lot of change in
the college’s infrastructure and use of technology. “We went from just using box computers to using simulation techniques and mobile technology,” he said. “We are doing everything we can to come into the digital age.” As for the bricks and mortar, Gillett said the college has built new campuses in Perth and Pembroke to make things run more efficiently, as well as consolidated and added on to Woodroffe campus to help with the space issues. “I really believe we gave the college a more modern look and brought it into the 21st century,” Gillett said. When he wasn’t championing for more funding or planning for new buildings, Gillett said he had the most fun
at graduation ceremonies or out in the community where he could hear about how being a student at the college impacted lives. When Gillett began at the college, it boasted a little more than 10,000 students. Now there are 19,000 students to begin classes in the fall. “I love to hear the personal stories,” Gillett said. “I am also very proud of the way Algonquin is viewed in the community. Now people see it as an equal to our universities. I value that.” Some of the challenges Gillett said he faced were dealing with lack of funding and available space. “We have for many years said we aren’t given enough funding for what we do and I still feel that way,” he said. “We
have done what we can to work more efficiently and advocate for more space. I am confident that will continue to happen.” Gillett has cut the ribbon on seven new state-of-the-art buildings during his tenure, including a 1050-bed residence, the advanced technology centre, and the police and public safety institute. Four more building are on the way to completion before he retires at the end of 2012. Gillett isn’t committing himself to any concrete retirement plans yet and says he wants to stay in the public eye volunteering on all the boards he currently serves. “I love my job, but it’s time to go,” he said.
Geological exhibit opening pushed back When it comes to rocks and minerals, Michael Bainbridge may have come across too much of a good thing at the Perth Museum. “We had intended to set it (a geology display) up this week,” said Bainbridge, sitting in the courtyard of the Perth Museum on Sunday, Aug. 28, surrounded by cleaning equipment and countless rocks. “(But) there was a lot more (material) of significance that should be dealt with first and assessed…It turned out to be more than we expected.” Bainbridge expects that the first two cases to showcase the collection will go on display at the museum later this fall. The rest of the collection will be rolled out soon after.
The museum’s collection includes the collection of Dr. James Wilson, which dates back to 1854, which is still housed on site. Wilson was a well-known personality about town back in the 19th century, but he was also internationally known for his work as a geologist, including his discovery of Perthite and Wilsonite stone. Preceded by two earlier visits, Bainbridge spent from Aug. 19 to 21 cataloguing and cleaning the collection. He is working under contract as a recreational geology coordinator for the Ontario Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO), which he explains as “finding geologically-related experiences,” for people to enjoy. “Those experiences include mineral collecting and geological interpretations like walking tours,” explained Bainbridge.
The OHTO hopes to promote the Highlands region, which includes Lanark County, as a hot spot for geology tourism. “It’s the story of the earth, of the common experience of the landscape,” said Bainbridge. “Geology dictates the landscape, and the land dictates the culture.” The OHTO will be donating two display cases that will form the first part of the third-floor geology display area. The first case will feature the Wilson collection, with the second case featuring a “best of ” from the museum’s collection. Afterwards, the museum hopes to include a fossil collection, and a general geological component. The fossil collection will likely be displayed, appropriately enough, in the old display cases from the 1930s. “I’d say we’re getting close to
1,000 pieces,” said Bainbridge, looking around at volunteer George Thompson, polishing up some black rock with a brush at a nearby water bowl. The process of getting everything ready, however, is proving daunting. While Wilson and past curators did as good a job as they could to detail the material they had, they were dealing with information they had available to them at the time, which has changed since pen was last put to paper many years ago. One volunteer brought Bainbridge a large grey and green hunk of chrome diopside. The attached note said that it was from New Kaladar, Ont. “That’s going to be a job with the historical atlas,” said Bainbridge, holding the rock up to examine it. “Maybe New Kaladar
is an old name for Madoc.” He also surmised that it could also be Kaladar’s old name, which dropped the “new” a long time ago. One piece of the collection that will most certainly be going on display this fall will be some gypsum crystal from a mine in Galetta, one of only nine in existence. Bainbridge was delighted to find one in such good condition that had survived the mining process. “Having the expertise to help with this, because it is a big collection, and we’re not experts… is helping with our collection management,” said Karen Rennie, heritage manager and curator for the Town of Perth. “I don’t think people around here know about our geological heritage. It’s a little lost so it’s time to bring it back.”
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Be alert, stay safe for kids on the road E
ven if you try to time it the right way, on your morning or evening commute, sometimes you just can’t help crossing paths with those lumbering beasts of the right lane - the big yellow school bus. These big yellow and black bumble-bees of the boulevard can certainly be aggravating, stopping at each-and-every railway stop even lines that last saw trains decades ago - and making those scary wide turns. But for all of a school bus’s idiosyncrasies, we as motorists need to be mindful of them because of their precious cargo - our kids. It’s back to school time again in Lanark County, and the smallest of the small students are still being hammered with the message of dealing with crossing signals, keeping within sight of the bus driver, et cetera. But when they see mommy, daddy, grandpa, grandma or another trusted adult waiting for them on the other side of the road, for some kids, all of those lessons get thrown out the window. Kids live in the moment, which can be endearing, but also downright dangerous, as they dart across the road for a hug. Pardon the pun, but respect is a two-way street, and we can set an example for these wee ones, and their older classmates too, who will themselves be behind the wheel sooner than we might imagine. Seeing someone peel around a parked school bus, lights flashing, sign extended, and race off into the distance certainly sends the wrong message and not only may cost someone’s life, but may give a young boy or girl a wrong message - that you can get away with cutting corners. Being a good driving example to our kids also means being more courteous on the road. We may remember the first time we saw our dad flip someone the bird for cutting him off, but repeating good road etiquette every time you get behind the wheel will last a lifetime. It’s amazing what our kids pick up, and the lessons they learn now, may well save their lives later. Whether little Johnny is crossing the road in front of you, or little Susie is watching your navigate the end-of-summer construction from her booster seat in the back, remember that you have a lot riding on your wheels.
Local Landmark In this space each week, we will feature a photo of local interest. Be the first to correctly identify the location or item in the picture by emailing editor@perthcourier.com with the subject line, “Local Landmark,” and your name will be printed in next week’s paper. The first Episcopalian minister in the district was stationed at this week’s local landmark. No one identified last week’s landmark, which was the window sill above the real estate office at 42 Gore Street.
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or the longest while, I tried to figure out what the impatient bumblebee was doing tumbling over the tall flowered stocks in the garden. It was early evening and the sweet-scented nicotine blooms had opened and were putting forth their most enticing perfume. Such an appealing fragrance would surely attract any nectar-gathering insect. The bumblebee was just such an insect. Droning around on tiny wings that seemed wholly inadequate to keep it airborne, this plump-bodied creature was all business when it honed in on a bunch of blossoms. This time, however, the big yellow and black bee was acting in a very peculiar manner. Instead of trying to sample the nectar from the open end of the long tapered blooms, the stubby bumblebee seemed to be in a frenzy scrambling from one flower stem to the next. The more I watched these clutchand-grab tactics, the more my curiosity was aroused. Had the bee been injured to make it act in such a way, or was the heavy perfume playing on the insect’s senses to some degree of mild intoxication? While I pondered on these thoughts, the bumblebee continued its exploits and actually increased the tempo of its droning. Finally, as if reaching the point of frustration, it set-
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BRIGGS-JUDE Outdoors tled on the base of one of the trumpet-like blooms and hung there in the fashion of a cat on a tree-trunk. Then, and only then, did I realize that the bee, in fact, had found a novel way to sample the hard-to-get nicotine nectar. Instead of trying to force their way down the impossible slender opening, these adaptable bees cut a small hole near the base of the flower. Now it was a relatively easy operation to tap the otherwise hard-to-get nectar near its source. Unlike the well-known honey bee, which was brought to this country from Europe, the bumblebee is our only truly social native bee. This, in effect, means that it lives in a colony
with a queen, workers, and drones. However, while the commercial honey bee will continue year after year in a colony, the larger bumblebees, with the exception of a few young queens, all die in late summer. These fertile survivors crawl into some safe underground retreat for the winter. The next year, upon emerging, they begin laying their eggs which, after hatching, start a new colony. While bumblebees, because of their size, are often looked upon as a menace around our homes, they are, in effect, a great benefit to the outdoor world. Their continuous search for nectar results in the pollination of many blossoms, without which no fruit or seeds would form. In fact, were it not for the bumblebee with its long tapered tongue, highly important field crops such as red clover would set very little seed. Long after the big black and yellow bee had flown elsewhere, I continued to examine the clusters of Nicotiana blooms and found many more with the tell-tale holes. In nature’s world, there are many other such instances of adaptation. In the closer observation of a spider’s web, a pine cone, or a tuft of hair or feathers, we may find even more. By taking that little extra time, there’s almost no limit to what you might discover.
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acation was a long time coming. I know some of you could tell. A lady who lives around the corner from us dropped by one afternoon with a photocopy of a cartoon she loves. It features a haggard-looking woman and says, “When I woke up this morning I had one nerve left, and now you’re getting on it.” She thought I might appreciate it. I believe I referred to that last nerve in a column in early August. That was many days, hours and minutes ago. I’m pretty sure the fact I was hanging on by my fingernails in the days and weeks leading up to our holidays was becoming quite obvious. “Hope you have a really restful vacation,” friends and colleagues would say, gently patting my arm as they backed away slowly with a slight look of fear in their eyes. It has only been a little more than a year since we’ve had a week’s holidays, but it feels like about 50. We had a weekend away in a hotel earlier in August that served as a dandy bandage to get us to this lovely week. Due to a variety of work-related circumstances beyond our control, we had to schedule the week at the very end of August. It’s a scary week, that one, with school starting right after we return. There is much to get organized for the kids, and since I teach part time at the wonderful brand-spanking new Perth campus of Algonquin College, there are last-minute preparations to be made there, too. Courses need to be organized and boxes need to be unpacked. Still, a holiday is a holiday,
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GRAY Past Deadline and a few unavoidable work commitments (school and other) can be navigated. Fortunately, we sagely chose to vacation very close to our own backyard. At the beginning of the summer we reserved a cottage near Perth thinking at the time there was a chance Groom-boy would not be able to book a whole week off. Being close to home would put us within commuting distance, so the rest of the family could hang out at the lake and he could commute to Ottawa by day and enjoy the cottage in the evenings on the days he had to work. Meanwhile, Miss Work-FromHome (with occasional meetings away from the house) would also be within close proximity of a few commitments. Even though it would be nice to completely shut everything off and spend the whole week floating on a lake and staring up at the sky, this has been a darned good compromise. We have enjoyed a quaint cottage with lots of fish to catch (probably over and over and over again), good swimming and nice
neighbours – one with a friendly dog that likes playing with the kids. Despite the occasional workrelated interruption, there was enough downtime to be able to feel some of the work weariness drift away. It’s amazing how powerful being outside – in a quiet setting, communing with nature – can be. It’s an excellent way to recharge the batteries. I also love how much the kids get out of it. The same short people who spend way too much time bartering and bargaining for additional screen time, find hours of enjoyment in looking for frogs and snakes, catching and releasing innumerable sunfish (and their various cousins), paddling around in a dingy, swimming and sliding down a slide on a raft. Oh, yeah, and all that fresh air and activity tends to make them tired. That kind of tired is sooo goooood! It makes me sleepy, too, and having that many tired people all in one place tends to bode well for snoozing through the night. You can’t beat that. As much as I adore my faithful assistant, Mr. George BlackBerry, I do look forward to having a holiday sometime when I can unplug him completely. I’m sure he would appreciate a break, too. For now, though, it was grand having him along to keep things on track and – of course – to check weather forecasts up to the minute so we could decide whether to go fishing or swimming or retreat into the cosy cottage to read good books. (Or we could just look out the window, but don’t tell George.)
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Memorial should stay To the Editor, I was disturbed by the recent letter of Cindy Whyte. Her son Michael was killed in a single-vehicle motor accident on the Scotch Line two years ago and the family has lovingly built and maintained a roadside memorial near the site of his death. Apparently there have been a few complaints to the county council about the memorial and there have been some misguided attempts by some to obscure it by the placement of large bales of hay. To the family, the memorial represents hallowed ground. As such, the least we can do, as a caring community, is to support them in dealing with their tragic loss. If a roadside memorial helps them, who are we to criticize? As an emergency physician, I also believe that roadside memorials help to remind us all of the serious and often fatal consequences of dangerous driving. As the chair of as task force on emergency services in Lanark County in the late 1980s, I seriously considered the promotion of a formal, county-wide program of marking the sites of all fatal motor vehicle accidents in the hope that they would give us all reason to reflect on our driving habits. I would respectfully request that the county consider allowing the memorial to stay as is in the interest of an effective injury prevention program. I would also suggest that the attempts by some to hide the memorial is nothing short of a malicious attempt to desecrate the memory of a fine young man and marginalize the family’s intense experience of grief. It should not be tolerated in a community such as ours. Alan Drummond Perth
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FAMILIES FIND FISHING FUN Jessie Rodehutskors, 10, left, watches as her brother Travis, 12, both of Perth, have their fish weighed by judge Crystal Brown, co-owner of the Bait Casters store in Blacks Corners, during the 10th annual Bait Casters Family Fun Fishing Derby on the shores of Mississippi Lake on Aug. 27. The event is held as part of National Fishing Week, and brings together kids and members of the Ontario Provincial Police’s auxiliary unit for a fun day.
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LALLY HOMESTEAD GETS LACEY Friends of Murphy’s Point celebrated the Lally Homestead Heritage Day last month and featured a variety of traditional trades and crafts, along with music and a miner’s lunch. Lose Cossette from the Ottawa Valley Lace Makers demonstrated the fine art of lace-making. Children were taught how to make lace and had the opportunity to make a craft.
Turn off the truck To the Editor, On Saturday, Aug. 27, the fire department was out in force collecting donations on the highways leading from Perth to Lombardy and Balderson. I was dismayed to see that at both locations a giant fire truck was left idling, probably for many hours, while the collections were taking place. I questioned two firemen about this practice suggesting that not only was it expensive and a waste of fuel, but also that their adding to air pollution was not exactly setting a good example for others. One fireman suggested to me that burning diesel fuel was clean and therefore not a pollutant and another informed me that there was a danger that the truck might not start if it was turned off. Does Perth not have an anti-idling bylaw? Hmmm! Rob Trower Perth
Kudos to golfers Photo by Laurie Weir
To the Editor, After reading the recent article in the Courier regarding the Golf Fore a Cure tournament held at the Blue Heron Golf Club, I wanted to write and congratulate Joan Sobil and the 60 ladies who raised an amazing $7,300 for breast cancer research. I, like many others have had family and friends affected by this disease. The funds raised will benefit women in this area to receive the support that they and their families need to deal with the challenge facing them. Not only did Joan and the ladies raise money, they also raised awareness about breast cancer. Congratulations on your success! Kathy Buffam, Fallbrook
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AN INTRODUCTION TO THE QUR’AN Balal Khokhar and Amir Oudeh of the Ahmadiyya Youth Association visited the Perth Library on Saturday, Aug. 13 for a Holy Qur’an open house. The men also canvassed the town on Aug. 9 and 10 bringing to residents, their message: Love for All - Hatred for None.
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ROASTING UP A GOOD TIME Don Buker lets the boiling water drain off of an ear of corn during the annual corn roast at the Royal Canadian Legion branch 244 in Perth on Aug. 27
Grenville Castings changes hands From front page That’s one of the reasons why we acquired them, because the expertise is there, the assets are there… so you take that and you combine that with our global footprint and you’ve got a pretty strong combination there to be a real good leader in aluminum structural castings.” Perth’s CAO John deRosenroll said the role that Magna International has played in communities throughout Simcoe and York regions has been well documented.
“The emergence of Cosma International as a leading global supplier of innovative and durable light truck and SUV frames ensures that their Perth manufacturing facility will remain viable for many years,” he said. “Their commitment to social and environmental sustainability, in both the community and workplace, aligns perfectly with the expectations of council.” Noting the recent announcement by the Government of Ontario detailing their $48 million investment
to further research and development projects at Magna International/ Magna E-Car, Fenik added: “This community would certainly embrace the notion of being home to the type of R&D facility we see emerging throughout central and southern Ontario. “Having our local workforce play a role in the transition of Canada’s automotive industry to the clean economy is something we could all be proud of.” With files from Kassina Ryder
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Holy Spirit, You who makes me see everything and who shows me the way to reach my ideals; You who gives me the divine gift to forgive and forget all this is done to me, and You who are in all the instances of my life with me, I want to thank You for everything and confirm one more that I never want to be separated from You. No matter how great the material desires may be, I want to be with You and loved ones in eternal glory. (A person may pray this for 3 consecutive days without starting his/her petition; after the third day petitioners claim this prayer will be answered, no matter how difficult the petition may seem. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favour has been granted.)
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Job Posting Job Title: Permanent Full-Time District Service Representative Department: Circulation Department Location: Ottawa Job Summary: This is a challenging role that requires an enthusiastic and energetic individual who is a self starter with strong communication, organizational, computer and problem solving skills. Experience is not necessary as on-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate. Position Accountabilities: • A flair for dealing with customers in a patient and understanding manner • Excellent verbal & written communication skills • Detail oriented and highly organized • Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize tasks • Address timely concerns in a timely and professional manner. • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Windows, Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide his /her transportation • Previous customer experience an asset • Bilingualism in English and French an asset Competencies, Competencies: Action oriented, Drive for Results, Composure, Customer Focus, Creativity, Learning on the Fly, Time Management • Excellent attention to detail • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within the team and with carriers • Strong communication skills • Exceptional customer service skills • Solid organizational skills and time management skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment What we can offer: • We offer competitive compensation package including mileage allowance • Comprehensive benefits package • We offer rewarding opportunities for development and advancement Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter no later than September 20, 2011 to the attention of Janet Lucas at janet.lucas@metroland.com / Fax: 613-224-2265. No phone calls please and only those selected for an interview will be contacted. CL24279
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Perhaps you haven’t found the right company to “click” with or the right opportunity to really show what you can do. We may have a career for you as a member of our multimedia sales team. Some of the things you’ll enjoy about working as part of the sales team at Metroland: • Being part of Metroland’s adventure in the online and offline world • Working in a fast paced innovative working environment • Advising clients on cutting edge technologies and industry trends • Becoming an expert in the Web, publishing, and delivery • Self-directed earnings potential In this position, you will be called upon to: • Identify and discuss advertising needs with prospective customers • Understand and promote METROLAND MEDIA products and services relevant to each new potential client acquisition • Design proposals for customers based on needs assessment • Maintain positive and effective customer relationships Requirements: • A can-do attitude with a drive for success • Good Internet skills • The desire to earn the income you want based on sales results • Excellent communication skills • Media experience is an asset, but not required. • Valid driver’s license and ability to provide his/her own transportation Metroland Media attributes its success and winning culture to its dedicated employees. We are committed to offering you a best-in-class total rewards package, ongoing growth and development opportunities, plus a dynamic and innovative working environment. Forward your resume in confidence to Nancy Gour (ngour@metroland. com) by September 30, 2011. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Seeking a competent and organized individual to oversee operations and activities at MERA. Qualifications: organizational knowledge and office management skills; computer literacy with computer & high speed Internet connection at home; a reliable vehicle, ability to accomplish a variety of tasks and work with volunteer MERA members, Program Coordinator, partners in the community and Board of Directors. Send resume by email by 21 September 2011 to Marilyn Barnett at mvabarn@superaje.com For the full job description, visit www.meraschoolhouse.org
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Metroland -Ottawa Region a division of Metroland Media Group is looking for an experienced 2nd Press Person. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience on Goss or Goss related equipment. JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible in the efficient operation of the printing units and maintenance to achieve a quality printed product. REPORTS TO: Plant Manager
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New Business Acquisition Sales Representative
Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
Is working with energetic, passionate people right up your alley? If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and southern Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division, manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
WHO ARE WE? Metroland Media, Ottawa Division, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation and Ontario’s most trusted and respected community media source. Our digital media division manages a network of leading community, specialty and vertical websites across Ontario, reaching over 6 million unique internet users every month.
THE OPPORTUNITY As we continue to expand our successful digital sales initiatives, we are currently seeking an energetic, talented and self-assured Manager of Digital Media to drive new business sales throughout the Ottawa region. We’re looking for a motivated leader who demonstrates a sense of urgency, without creating unnecessary chaos. The ideal candidate will have strong management experience and a proven track record for attaining outstanding results through the motivation and development of a sales team. This role requires knowledge of the digital advertising space, the competitive landscape and a solutions oriented approach to selling.
THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for New Business Acquisition Sales Representatives to sell the company’s fastest growing product - Deals4U.ca This innovative program promotes local businesses to local consumers through a special “daily deal.” You’ll use your knowledge of what’s great about our city to develop and grow the local market by securing commitments from the most desirable local households, businesses, and services including restaurants, spas, nightclubs, retailers, theaters, tourism venues, and more. This position offers salary (commensurate with experience) and generous commissions based on revenue, sales targets and company goals
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Manage and develop a team of “hunters” who are exclusively focused on generating new business/clients • Utilize your expertise to maximize revenue and develop strategies to ensure superior execution from your team • Consistently monitor team performance relative to targets and adjust plans accordingly to ensure that targets are achieved • Mentor your team and strive to make them better; we expect them to continually improve as a result of your expert leadership • Work through obstacles/objections with your team members, while ensuring superior customer satisfaction at all times • Ongoing reporting, tracking and forecasting
WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO • Develop and cultivate leads using multiple sources including cold calling and door-todoor prospecting • Continuously set up face-to-face meetings with qualified prospects (15-20 appts. per week) to present our marketing solutions • Generate compelling proposals for potential advertisers, demonstrating how our programs will meet their business needs • Explore and exhaust all possible leads to ensure that we don’t miss out on any opportunities • Maximize advertising revenues by acquiring prospect commitment • Address customer requests/concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Consistently meet and/or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual targets
ABOUT YOU • A track record of successfully driving revenue, with a focus on acquiring new business • Previous experience in a sales leadership role, with preference given to with digital advertising sales experience • Demonstrated ability to coach and develop successful “hunters” • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications, with expert knowledge of Excel
ABOUT YOU • Proven track record as a hunter, exclusively focused on acquiring new clients and converting new business leads • Previous sales experience, with preference given to those with digital advertising sales experience • Top notch presentation/communication skills, with a natural ability to build positive relationships with potential clients • Extensive knowledge of the local digital media/advertising landscape • Sound knowledge of sales and marketing practices • Highly skilled in all Microsoft Office applications
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME • Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results • A confident and influential leader with the ability to motivate and inspire • Proactive and optimistic, with a “can do” attitude • Can be decisive and demonstrate timely decision making, often under complex and demanding circumstances • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets • A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
STUFF THAT’S NOT ON A RESUME • Type-A personality, highly competitive, self-motivated and driven by results • A hunter mentality, with the confidence and drive to excel at generating and closing new business • Highly motivated by monetary incentives • Extremely ambitious with an outstanding work ethic and unprecedented drive for immediate results • Energized by deadlines/pressure with a passion for exceeding targets • A believer in digital media, where it is today and where it’s going
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? • The opportunity to be part of a company at the cutting edge of the digital media industry; you’ll never get bored in our fast-paced, constantly evolving and challenging environment. • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll get a comprehensive benefits package, including 4 weeks vacation and a group RRSP plan • The sky’s the limit; our uncapped commission plan provides unlimited earning potential • The opportunity to work with other talented and awesome people
Looking for your next career challenge? If so, Metroland Media Group is the place to be!
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to ngour@metroland.com Please reference “Manager, Digital Media” in the subject line.
Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume, cover letter and salary expectations to ngour@metroland.com. Please reference “New Business Acquisition Representative” in the subject line.
Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Suddenly, in Smiths Falls, on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011 David R. Crain at the age of 50 years. Loved son of Donna (Card) and the late Glenn H. Crain. Dear brother of Nancy Crain of Perth, Bentley of Ottawa and Stephen (Kimberley) of Perth. David will be missed by all his family and will be fondly remembered by his friends and all his colleagues with whom he worked for many years. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will be at a later date in Elmwood Cemetery.
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Passed away peacefully with his family at his bedside at the Perth hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2011 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer at age 75. Dear and loving father of Joanne (pre-deceased 1973), Jeffrey (Mary Barker-Whyte) and Scott; he will be fondly remembered by their mother Emily Whyte. Cherished and respected grandfather of Courtenay and Spencer Whyte. Loving husband of Jannie (pre-deceased 2006) and stepchildren Ingrid and Don Condie and brother of Mona (Fred) Orok, Ronnie (pre-deceased 2002) (Marlene), Murray and Clarke Whyte and Beverlee Clow. Pre-deceased by his parents David Roy and Willa Agnes Whyte. Craig had a long and successful career in the banking industry and after his retirement found time to be an avid golfer, to watch his grandchildren grow up and to continue with his life-long passion for music by singing in various choirs. Craig was a wonderful father and husband, was always very patient and outgoing, and always put the needs of his family ahead of his own. He will be greatly missed by all of his family. Friends paid their respects at the Young Funeral Home, Lanark. Funeral service was held in St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark, on Friday, Sept. 2 at 3:30 p.m. Interment, Pine Grove Cemetery. In remembrance, memorial donations to St. Andrew’s United Church or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
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t really hasn’t been a great year for crops,” says Bruce Moore, agricultural farm management specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF). Moore elaborated on the many problems faced by area farmers because of the unseasonably wet weather this summer. Even though there is a good quantity of hay, it may be difficult to get heavy machinery into the fields to bring it in. “There just have not been enough consecutive days of sunny weather to allow cutting, drying, baling and getting the hay into the barn, he says. OMAF expects the corn grown in the Perth area may vary greatly depending on when it was planted and whether or not the land is tile drained. Corn that was planted in the dry, sunny spell in April had a chance to get established, but farmers who planted in May and June found that some seeds simply rotted in the fields and had to be replanted. The almost-record rainfall in May and June could be disastrous for farms with untiled land and late crops. The weather is also responsible for great variability in
Not a great season for district crops
maturity rates; some corn is ripening very well, while other corn is staying immature. If the rain continues, Moore expects that it will cost more to harvest corn that hasn’t dried properly in the field. This will mean higher energy outputs to dry the grain in large mechanical dryers. However, silage corn is expected to have near-normal yields if machinery can be put on the land to harvest it. According to Dorothy Haley, soils and crops specialist with the OMAF office in Nepean, “It’s hard to pinpoint statistics; things vary mile to mile.” A large quantity of winter wheat has sprouted in the fields, and farmers will suffer losses because the grain cannot be milled, but will have to be fed to livestock instead, she says. “If we don’t have more heat unit days to dry corn or we get an early frost, we could lose a large percentage of the crop,” she reports. Since Perth is considered a heavy livestock area, OMAF voiced concerns about hay quality to carry cattle through the winter months. Because of rain, farmers have not been able to bring in hay at its prime and
therefore much-needed protein will be lost. The new trend towards large, round bales may benefit some farmers, because the bales are stored outside and some spoilage is always expected. With smaller bales that are more susceptible to spoilage, it’s essential that they be brought in as soon as possible after baling.
Organizers say Perth Fair huge success Organizers of the 1986 Perth Fair are extremely pleased with the success of the four-day event, and are looking forward to making the fair an even bigger success next year. The president of the Perth and District Agricultural Society, Ron Cameron, summed up the feelings of many society members when he stated, “The fair has been great — really super.” As in years past, the event has drawn competitors and visitors from all over eastern Ontario and western Quebec, as well as from Toronto, Mississauga, Kingston, Ottawa and Brockville. “We even had visitors from as far away as Florida,” noted Cameron, who also stated that atten-
dance figures showed a marked increase over last year. According to Cameron, there was an increase in most of the exhibit categories, but in some other exhibits there was a slight decrease. “I would say it all averages out over last year,” he said. The operators of the Peter March Midway, noted Cameron, were very pleased with the turnout, and more so with the good weather. “During the month of August the midway operators encountered foul weather and poor crowds at other fairs they attended,” stated Cameron. Besides the usual attractions of the midway, the best-attended events took place on Saturday and Sunday and consisted of the light/heavy horse competition and the cow chip-throwing contest. Both events drew large audiences. The Monday-afternoon harness races were also well attended, but many punters ran into difficulty this year while attempting to place bets. “We recently installed eight computers to streamline the operation, but unfortunately this new
system is new to the operators,” stated Cameron. The secretary-manager of the society, Carol James, reiterated Cameron’s words when she stated that attendance was up from last year.
Education boss visits St. John’s Minister of Education Sean Conway, MPP for Renfrew-North, visited St. John’s Separate School on Tuesday and told students one of his goals is to ensure equality of education in small towns and urban centres. “I have a couple of goals,” he told a gathering of senior students in the school gymnasium, “not the least of which is to make sure that we have in small-town rural Ontario the kind of educational opportunity that is available in urban centres.” While there has been considerable progress in this area, noted Conway, “I still see areas where we need to place additional emphasis.” He went on to say he was concerned at the dropout rate in some areas of the province. “It is important for me to ensure that the educational experience at the elementary and secondary level is a rich and full one for every student.”
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ing towns. The Courier issues its annual warning to those visitors and townspeople concerning some games of chance which are operated on the midway. Each year the policemen on the grounds are deluged with complaints from people who claim they have been trimmed by some Chief dispels rumour of smart operator at one of those dog-poisoning epidemic stands. It is not children who play Following a report that there those games, it is adults, people is an epidemic of dog poison- who should have better sense. ing in the east ward, the Courier Tourist display unveiled checked with Chief Ritchie, who Attended by members of the stated that no such report has chamber of commerce and the reached the police office. Const. Bill Buffam received a town council, a luncheon and call from a Halton Street resident reception was given by Brewers’ stating that a dead dog was lying Warehousing Company, Limiton the roadway. After investiga- ed, operators of Brewers’ Retail tion, the constable removed the stores throughout the province, when a tourist display was undog to the town dump. However, the chief added that veiled in the Blue Room of the there are numerous calls coming Hotel Perth on Thursday afterto the office from citizens com- noon. The display is designed to perplaining about the large number of skunks roaming through town, suade visitors to prolong their stay in the area or to return at especially at night. another time to visit what they Fair warning missed. It consists of an easel This weekend, Thursday, Friday bearing a map of this area. On and Saturday, the Perth Fair will each side are panels which will attract thousands of people from bear pictures of tourist attracPerth and vicinity and neighbour- tions in the neighbourhood, and
hief William Ritchie received notification from the RCMP, Ottawa, that another $10 bogus bill is in circulation, and has warned merchants and other places of business to check carefully on bills of this denomination.
under the map is a pocket for lit- of Perth, a daughter. Macdonald - In St. Joseph’s Hoserature and maps. pital, Toronto, on Aug. 21, 1961, to Improvements planned At a special meeting of Perth Mr. and Mrs. Stanley H. MacdonPublic Utilities, a contract was let ald (nee Lorna Munroe), a son, to Central Bridge Company Ltd. Duncan Munroe. of Trenton to install a new riser McTavish - At the GWM Hospital, in the elevated water storage on Aug. 22, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. tank. The original riser installed John McTavish of Perth, a son. in 1939 was found, on investiga- Milotte - At the GWM Hospital, tion, to be badly rusted, while the on Thursday, Aug. 24, 1961, to Mr. tank itself is in much better con- and Mrs. Walter Milotte of Ladition and well worth the expense nark, a son. Moodie - At the GWM Hospital, of a paint job. The contract for painting has on Aug. 24, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. been awarded to Canadian Stee- Murray Moodie of RR 1, Wemyss, plejacks of Toronto, and work is a son. to proceed as soon as possible af- Riddell - At the GWM Hospital, on Aug. 22, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. ter the steel work is completed. Harry Riddell of Mississippi, a BORN daughter. Abercrombie - At the GWM Hos- Wark - At the GWM Hospital, on pital, on Aug. 26, 1961, to Mr. and Aug. 22, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. John Mrs. Elmer Abercrombie of RR 3, Wark of Watsons Corners, a son. Perth, a son. DIED Giraldeau - At the GWM Hospital, on Aug. 26, 1961, to Mr. and Parks - At Kingston General HosMrs. Edward Giraldeau of Perth, pital, on Sunday, Aug. 27, 1961, George Herbert Parks, in his 75th a son. Leroux - At the GWM Hospital, on year, beloved husband of Sarah Aug. 23, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Jo- Jane Pickering. The preceding was originally seph Leroux of Fallbrook, a son. Lyriotokis - At the GWM Hospi- published in The Perth Courier tal, on Saturday, Aug. 26, 1961, to of Sept. 3, 1986 as the “25 years Mr. and Mrs. George Lyriotokis ago” news.
A midway employee at the Perth Fair who suffered third-degree burns when a trailer exploded in flames last Wednesday will spend between six and eight weeks at the Ottawa Civic Hospital recuperating. Police and fire officials were called to the fairgrounds about 6:30 p.m. when fire broke out at the duck pond game. William Richard Huntley, believed to be 31 years old, and of no fixed address, was “badly burned” in the fire, said police. He was taken to GWM Hospital and transferred to Ottawa Civic Hospital suffering burns to his head, neck, back and hands. Perth Police are continuing their investigation into the incident, but have received little cooperation from other carnival employees.
BORN Kirkham - On Aug. 27, 1986, to Merrill and Judy (VanLuven) Kirkham of Maberly, a daughter, Melissa Mary Joan. Robertson - At the Grace Hospital, Vancouver, on Aug. 16, 1986, to Glenn and Patricia (nee Brady) Robertson, a son, Nolan Glenn James. The preceding was excerpted from the front page of the Sept. 3, 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.
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David Francey returns Sept. 16 KASSINA RYDER
based on his job as a paperboy when he was young. Zack Partington, the son of a friend There is a reason the upcoming MERA of Francey’s, plays the part of a young fundraiser in Perth is musician David fellow walking around Perth delivering Francey’s first stop after he returns from newspapers. “He was perfect for the role, in that he his Ireland tour. “MERA brings some splendid musicians resembled me at that age,” Francey said. to our area and supplies a focal point for “Perth is so much like Scotland in its the arts in our community,” said Francey architecture – that setting was as close to perfect as posin an email. “It is sible. It was also a chance for me a lot closer than to pay back in Kilmaurs, Ayrshire some way for the where I delivered support the folks the paper.” in our area have Francey was a shown me.” construction workFrancey is a er before becoming three-time Juno a musician – a deciAward winning sion he credits to folk singer/songhis wife. writer. He has re“I had always leased nine CDs so been drawn to folk far and embarked music, seeing many on a tour that beperformers over gan in Montreal the years. I wrote in June. songs all through “It is always my working life good to be back in construction, home after being on the road David Francey will make Perth his first stop with no intention of playing them so often,” he said. after he returns from a tour in Ireland. out, being satisfied “Perth is a wonderful place to return to, a welcome re- with the writing of them,” he said. “My spite from the harried pace of the road. I wife Beth is the reason I am a performing musician now, encouraging and enabling feel very much at home there.” Originally from Scotland, Francey and me to pursue this career. She has been my his wife, Beth, lived in the Eastern Town- constant support.” Francey also had a message for anyone ships of Quebec before moving to Elphin hoping to pursue a career in music. seven years ago. “Tenacity is important. A solid work The couple “fell in love” with the area after attending the Stewart Park Festival, ethic is vital. I worked both construction and music for a number of years with Francey said. “We chose the Lanark Highlands in music eventually winning out,” he said. part because it reminded us of the Town- “The best advice I can offer is to keep ships,” he said. “We prefer the rural life marching.” Francey will perform at St. Paul’s Unitand the countryside is as beautiful as you would find anywhere. I never tire of the ed Church at 8 p.m. on Sept. 16. Tickets are $22 and can be purchased at Tickets countryside and enjoy the quietude.” Francey’s love of the area is reflected Please at Jo’s Clothes in Perth or online in his music video for his song “Paper- at www.ticketsplease.ca. Tickets can also boy”, which was filmed in Perth and is be purchased at the door for $25. kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com
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CONCERNING BOUNDARY The Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place and PROPOSAL the RESTRUCTURING Corporation of the Township of Beckwith The Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place and the Corporation of the Beckwith PURSUANT TOTownship SECTIONof 173 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT 2001 S.O. 2001 c25 PURSUANT TO SECTION 173 OF
ACT 2001 S.O. 2001 c25 TAKE NOTICETHE thatMUNICIPAL the Councils of the Town of Carleton Place and the Township of Beckwith will hold an Open House and Public Meeting TAKE NOTICE that the Councils of th the Town of Carleton Place and the on Thursday, September from 5:30 8:00 p.m. Township of Beckwith will hold8an, 2011 Open House and p.m. Public- Meeting th with a presentation at 7:00 p.m. at Brunton Community Hall, 1702 9th Line, on Thursday, September 8 , 2011 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. R.R. #2, p.m. Carleton Place,Community ON K7CHall, 3P21702 9th Line, with a presentation at 7:00 at Brunton to review a boundary restructuring proposal to annex lands into R.R. #2, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 to review a boundary restructuring to annex lands into the Town of Carletonproposal Place as follows: the Town of Carleton Place as follows:
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Saturday, Sept. 10: 4:30 to 6 p.m. - Community Dinner Sunday, September 11 - 13th Sunday a er Pentecost WELCOME BACK SUNDAY 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist (BCP), 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist (BAS) with Church School Enrolment Wednesday, 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist: “Holy Cross Day” Thursday, 5:30 p.m. “Messy Church” in Parish Hall with supper. All Welcome. St. Augustine’s of Drummond
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Municipal Connection www.perth.ca Stay Safe and Be Prepared In the event of a major emergency (tornado, earthquake, chemical spill, derailment, etc.) it is the responsibility of individuals, families and businesses to be prepared for a 72-hour period. It is the responsibility of the municipality, in the event of such an emergency, to attend to and protect all municipally-owned infrastructure and assets (roads, bridges, buildings and water and sewer). These actions could take up to 72 hours to effectively manage. As a result, you are urged to prepare an Emergency Plan and a 72-Hour Survival Kit to protect you, your family and pets. The 72-Hour Survival Kit should be stored in a location where it is easily accessed and all family members should know where it is to be found. It is recommended to check the contents of your Kit a least twice a year to verify expiry dates on items, such as medication, water, food and batteries. A 72-Hour Survival Kit should include: • Backpack/duffel bag/plastic container (to hold emergency survival items) • Flashlight and batteries • Crank radio or radio and batteries • First Aid Kit • Candles, matches/lighter • Extra house and car keys • Cash (small denominations, quarters for pay phones) • Change of clothes and footwear • Food and bottled water • Blankets or sleeping bags • Toilet paper and other personal items • Medication • Whistles (to attract attention) • Important papers (health card, driver’s license, etc.) • Special needs items (glasses, hearing aid/ batteries) • 72-Hour Survival Kit for pets. The Town and LAKE 88.1 FM are dedicated to working together to ensure that the residents of Perth are well informed during emergency situations and we encourage residents to tune into LAKE 88.1 for emergency information and updates. For more information regarding Emergency Preparedness visit www.perth.ca or www.ontario.ca/ beprepared.
/A\ Morning Broadcasting “Live Where We Live!” On Friday, September 16th, the Town of Perth will host the popular CTV Ottawa Morning Live (formerly /A\ Morning) from beautiful Stewart Park and the downtown area. Kurt Stoodley, Liane Lang, Jeff Hopper and Sarah Freemark will be in Perth filming the annual “Live Where You Live” episode between 6am and 10am. The nomination to broadcast from Perth came from a local business, and the CTV Ottawa Morning Live team were eager to return, having previously filmed from Perth at the Basin in August 2008. The upcoming filming is a great opportunity for the Town to showcase its award-winning heritage and charm. Approximately 13 segments are being planned, each about 2-3 minutes in length, which will feature local businesses, events, organizations, people and will
include a segment with Mayor John Fenik. The public is invited to Stewart Park to watch the show live as it is being taped. Plans are underway now, with lots of surprises in store! The Town will release more details of the morning’s events as they are available.
Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan – Façade Improvement Program The Commitment In April Council put an important piece of its longterm vision for the revitalization of the downtown core by adopting the highly anticipated Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP has now come into effect and enables Council to proceed with several programs to enhance, rehabilitate and revitalize the heritage downtown. This commitment will promote enhanced coordination and communication between the municipality, community partners and local residents on ongoing revitalization efforts. Through enhanced coordination and renewed partnerships the CIP will help to support public and private efforts to improve and restore key elements of the downtown. The Façade and Signage Improvement Program is an important first step toward the ultimate goal of improving the prosperity and maintaining the beauty of historic character of Downtown Heritage Perth.
The Background The Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan is a policy tool that the Town is using to stimulate new development and investment in the downtown. The CIP represents the Town’s commitment to communicate and engage in strategic initiatives such as streetscape improvements, infrastructure investments and new planning programs that will improve the health and vitality of the downtown. Creation of the CIP also enables the Town to offer financial incentives, such as grants, loans and property tax initiatives to property owners and merchants within the designated area.
on a first come, first served basis. Those projects that meet the funding eligibility requirements will be forwarded, in chronological order, to the Community Improvement Plan Implementation Advisory Panel. This Panel will review and score each application against a pre-determined set of criteria; successful applicants will be notified by staff. Successful applicants will be required to complete a Project Commitment Agreement; once this agreement is completed they will be free to begin work. It is anticipated that projects carried out under this program will have an immediate and visible effect on the overall appearance of the downtown. Funding will allow property owners and merchants to undertake physical upgrades to downtown properties that will complement the existing beauty, heritage and human scale of the downtown. The Façade and Signage Improvement Program was approved by Council on August 16th. As part of the Town’s ongoing commitment to our community partners staff are ready and willing to help you in access the program and assist you in developing the right project for your business or property. The first call for applications is now open. Completed applications must be submitted to the Town by 4pm on Thursday, September 15th.
Draft Sign Guidelines Have you submitted your comments yet on the Draft Sign Guidelines? As part of the review of the current Sign and Merchandise Display By-law, a draft set of guidelines for signage in the Town of Perth has been created for review and comment by interested citizens. Organizations such as the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA, the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce, the Municipal Heritage Advisory Panel, the Perth Community Development Committee, Council and municipal staff are also asked to provide their review and comments. In addition, photographs identifying (nominating) the best signs are requested to be submitted. The draft guidelines may be picked up at the Town Hall or downloaded from the Town’s website at www. perth.ca. Comments may be submitted to the attention of Jim Connell (jconnell@perth.ca) and the deadline is September 15th, 2011.
PUBLIC MEETING: For the Proposed Heritage Conservation District Study
Stay connected To learn more about the Downtown Perth Community Improvement Plan, Façade and Signage Improvement Program, or to download an application package visit us on the web at perth.ca
Facility Openings and Shut-downs The Perth & District Community Centre opened for the season on Tuesday, September 6th. Please note that public skating doesn’t begin until October; the schedule will be advertised in the Municipal Connection once it is available, and posted to the Town’s website at www.perth.ca. The Perth & District Indoor Pool will be shut-down for annual maintenance and cleaning from September 4th to September 19th. Please see the table below for the Fall Programming Schedule.
The Program The first initiative to be offered to downtown property owners and merchants under the CIP will be the Façade and Signage Improvement Program. The proposed Façade and Signage Improvement Program would make available to area property owners and merchants a one-third matching capital grant (to maximum of $5,000) for façade improvement projects. Projects eligible under the program include, but are not limited to: repair or replacement of storefronts windows or doors; repair or re-pointing of façade masonry or brickwork; repair, replacement or installation of new awnings or canopies; façade painting and cleaning treatments including murals; addition of new lighting/upgrading of existing features on exterior façade; addition of new sidewalk cafes; installation and improvement of signage physical improvements to improve accessibility; landscaping improvements Project applications will be received and processed
scroll down to the underlined “Pledge Your Support On-Line Today.” This takes you to the pledge form where individuals must tick the box and enter your name and community. Perth Town Council will further strengthen the bid by providing letters of support.
A Public Meeting for the proposed Heritage Conservation District Study will take place on Thursday, September 15th, 2011 at 6pm at the Perth Museum (11 Gore St. East). The Town of Perth invites downtown property owners and community members to attend the first public meeting with Eco Plan Consultants as they begin their study of the proposed Heritage Conservation District. The value of a District extends beyond the protection of cultural heritage resources and includes enhanced quality of life, sense of place, cultural and economic vitality and healthy cultural tourism. Be part of the process! For more information contact Karen Rennie, Heritage Manager at the Perth Museum at 613-267-1947.
Town welcomes acquisition of Grenville Castings by Cosma International
Perth, Scotland: Bid for City Status To mark Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012, a special competition is being held where City Status will be granted to one town in the UK. Momentum has been building for Perth, Scotland’s bid to have its City Status restored, and they already have gained strong support for the campaign. Perth, Scotland is a city in everything but name - a thriving and dynamic place in which to live and work, with a fascinating history, welcoming community and a vibrant environment. Perth, Scotland’s bid, which was submitted May 27th, 2011, sets out how Perth is ready to reclaim her rightful place as a city. The bid already has wide support from many residents, businesses, the local media, celebrities and politicians, however there will be strong competition from places elsewhere in the UK, and so your help is needed to join in the campaign to restore City Status to our Twin City of Perth, Scotland. The Council of the Town of Perth, Ontario urges its residents and neighbours to join the campaign and pledge your support on-line. This can be done by logging on to www.pkc.gov.uk/citystatus and clicking on “City Status Bid” near the bottom of the page, then
Town officials learned last week that Grenville Castings has been acquired by Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, North America’s leading auto parts manufacturer. According to Mayor John Fenik, “…Cosma’s decision to locate a state of the art chassis manufacturing facility here demonstrates that Perth is a destination for advanced manufacturing and innovative technologies; further this decision can be seen as testament to the skills and quality of the men and women who make up our local workforce.” John deRosenroll, Perth CAO, noted, “…Magna’s commitment to social and environmental sustainability, in both the community and workplace, aligns perfectly with the expectations of Council.” Town Council congratulates the employees of (the former) Grenville Castings, and welcomes Cosma to Perth. The acquisition took place August 29th.
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Acclaimed author reads in Perth
Acclaimed author Joe Denham will be touring southern Ontario to promote his debut novel, The Year of Broken Glass and most recent poetry collection, Windstorm. Denham will be reading in Perth as part of the First Edition Reading Series at Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts, 6 Wilson Street West, on Friday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. Other readers include Steven Heighton and Sandra Ridley (in memory of John Lavery). The Year of Broken Glass follows struggling crab fisherman Francis “Ferris” Wishbone’s journey across the Pacific Ocean to deliver a legendary glass fishing float to an enig-
matic, high-paying collector. Against a backdrop of worldwide seismic devastation, Ferris is forced to confront increasing concern for his two families – his wife Anna and their son Willow, and his girlfriend Jin Su and their baby daughter Emily – as well as pervasive feelings of disappointment and disillusionment. In the midst of his contemplation, he becomes entangled in both a romantic affair with his travelling companion and an ancient legend that seems to offer the possibility of redemption. Denham’s poetic background is evident in the novel’s entrancing imag-
ery and thematic complexity, yet in his transition to prose he has also succeeded in crafting a unique, unpredictable plot and intriguing, sincerely rendered characters. Haunted by environmental degradation and human suffering, Denham affixes the carefree Wedding Guest in all of us with his glittering prose and weaves a story that is both sobering and compelling. Denham is the author of two poetry collections, Flux (2003) and Windstorm (2009). His work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies including Open Field: 30 Contemporary Canadian Poets, The New Canon: An
Anthology of Canadian Poetry and Breathing Fire 2: Canada’s New Poets. He lives with his wife and two children in Halfmoon Bay, BC, and works as a commercial fisherman throughout coastal British Columbia. This reading is made possible with the support of the Canada Council for the Arts. Seating is limited, so please phone Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts at 613466-0663 to reserve a seat.
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RECRUITING PROGRAM Interested Youth in the age group 12 to 18 years inclusive are offered the opportunity to join
585 RIDEAU SQUADRON ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS For the Training Year 2011-2012 Training nights are Wednesdays commencing the 14th of September at 6:30 p.m. Recruiting nights continue on the 7th, 14th and 21st of September. Come and be involved in studies which include Citizenship, General Knowledge, Small Arms, Air Studies (leading to Gliding Scholarships, and Power Flying Scholarships), Outdoor Survival, Leadership, Sports Nights, Glider flights and Familiarization Power Flights are provided. Prospective recruits should bring their birth certificate and health card.
585 Rideau Squadron is sponsored by 443 Rideau Wing Air Force Association of Canada located at 44 Abbott Street, Smiths Falls. For information contact: Squadron Headquarters – (Wednesdays) 613-283-9990 C.O. Capt. Doug Irish 613-275-1272
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does it all and does it very well. In fact, the average person listening to the group’s CD “All Your Surfin’ Hits”, finds it difficult to believe he isn’t actually listening to The Beach Boys themselves. The CD is sold exclusively at concerts. Called “Canada’s Beach Boy” by the broadcast industry, Ruhnke’s 1974 worldwide hit “Summer Girl” is a testament to his talent. And his quiet, unassuming manner makes him and his band both a pleasure to work with and an enjoyable concert attraction. Listening to them perform the hits of The Beach Boys and other ’60s stars will transport you from your seat to a beach in the California sun. “Endless Summer” is set for Saturday, Sept. 17, at 8 p.m., at the Studio Theatre, in Perth. Tickets are available at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St, in Perth. Credit card orders are also accepted at 1-800-518-2729. For further information, contact Merv Buchanan at merv@trendrecords.ca. Submitted by Trend Records, Peterborough
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Beach Boys tribute band coming to Perth Craig Ruhnke is the ultimate Beach Boys fan. The fact that he also looks and sounds like Beach Boys lead singer, Mike Love, makes his role as leader of tribute band, “Endless Summer”, all the more convincing. But while Mike Love sings very well, he is not a musician. Ruhnke not only sings those impossibly high vocal parts, he also plays just about any musical instrument a rock and roll band needs. His uncanny ability to listen to a record, figure out how it was put together, then do it himself, is the key to Endless Summer’s amazingly accurate performance of Brian Wilson’s “pocket symphony” Beach Boys classics, with songs like “Surfin’ USA”, “California Girls”, “In My Room” and “Good Vibrations.” Over the past 20 years, their great performances have taken the Toronto-based band across Canada and the U.S. and made them one of the most popular tribute bands in North America. Composer, arranger, producer, performer, the heart of Endless Summer, Ruhnke
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It’s been one year since the doors at Michael’s Table first opened, and what a year it has been! From day one, owners Penny and Dawn, have been overwhelmed by the support from the community. The goal when opening the restaurant, was to offer the public a good home cooked meal at a reasonable price. From morning till night, all the meals at the restaurant are prepared in-house - nothing frozen or premade. Some of our signature menu items include baby back pork ribs, gourmet steaks and our award-winning hamburger. Of course, the menu is diverse and includes other excellent meal items such as liver and onions, Salisbury steak, pasta, chicken as well as sandwiches and burgers. The restaurant is open seven days a week, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are daily lunch and dinner specials always available, plus nightly promotions to help you save a few bucks! In addition to the regular menu items, the kitchen is flexible in creating specialized meals to satisfy your taste buds. When booking large reservations, the restaurant staff is able to work with parties to create a menu that will meet the needs of their guests. Overall, Michael’s Table is doing their best to create a comfortable and inviting environment for their patrons. Help us celebrate our first year of business by stopping by during the week of September 12th and join in all the festivities. As Penny and Dawn add, “We would like to thank everyone who has dined at our restaurant. Without your support we would not be celebrating our first anniversary. We recognize that over the last year, there have been some bumps along the way and we appreciate those who have stuck by us. We are continuing to learn and improve so that we keep you, our valued customers, happy and satisfied. To all of our staff members, past and present, thank you for all your hard work.”
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Canadian Federation of University Women holds ‘Open House’ on September 12 Publicity Chair CFUW
Another summer is almost over and we’re already catching a glimpse of fall with its beautiful fresh mornings and bright blue skies. It’s that time of year again, when the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) launches its new season with a great program designed to interest everyone. CFUW is an organization of women, linked nationally and internationally to promote quality education; participate in public affairs; improve the status of women and girls, all in an atmosphere of friendship and cooperation. It is a great club where membership is not limited to university graduates and all women from diverse educational backgrounds are welcome. Three years ago, about this time, I had recently moved to Perth and really wanted to meet new friends, get involved in the community and pay back a little through volunteering, as soon as possible. I just happened to read a great article in the The Perth Courier, similar to the one you are now reading, which described CFUW, its mandate and the myriad of areas which readers could support and join in, once they became members. I joined immediately and have had a very busy, rewarding and fun few years because I took that first step by calling the membership chair, attending that first meeting and getting involved right away! This year CFUW is holding its firstever ‘Open House’, an informational evening prior to the start of its new sea-
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
son, to introduce itself to potential new members interested in joining but have not had the opportunity to learn about us through friends. As a member of this highly-regarded club, you will have the chance to meet new colleagues, share in the ‘fun’ volunteering and fundraising activities, participate in study and interest groups on a wide range of topics from literature and music to fitness, travel, languages and cuisine, all of which are available. And most importantly, you will surely not want to miss attending the monthly meetings which offer information on educational, political, social and cultural issues and much more. During the evening Anne Neil, president, will outline the purpose and benefits of the club and discuss some fundraising details of the past year which have recently benefited many in Perth and surrounding areas. You will have an opportunity to meet with committee and interest group chairs to learn more about joining key groups and also which fun activities are available. There will be handouts and sign up sheets in case you want to join an activity from Day 1! Please join us on Monday and learn all about the Canadian Federation of University Women - who we are, what we do and how we help the community in Perth and the District. Please RSVP to Isabel Joyce, our membership chair by calling (613) 326-0437. The ‘Open House’ will be held at the Canadian Legion Hall, 26 Beckwith Street East, Perth from 7 to 9 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be served.
SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2011 The Meeting Dates are as follows:
Monday September 19th
6:30 PM
Recreation
Tuesday September 20th
6:00 PM
Public Works
Reeve Richard Kidd Councillor Tim Campbell
Tuesday September 20th
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Finance
Councillor Faye Campbell
Monday September 26th
7:00 PM
Planning
Councillor Brian Dowdall
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
SIGN-UP NIGHT Tuesday, September 13th, 2011 • 6:00 - 8:00 pm Beckwith Public School — 1523 9th Line Beckwith Drama Club, Minor Basketball, Adult Volleyball, Youth Committee, Learn 2 Skate, Adult Indoor Soccer, Judo, Scouts and much more!! For more information regarding this event please contact the BeckwithTownship Office at 613-257-1539 or e-mail cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
SEPTEMBER LARGE ITEM DATES The next Large Item Pick-Up dates will be September 12th and September 13th, depending on your garbage pick-up day.
2011 FINAL TAXES Taxes are due on Wednesday September 21st, 2011. For your convenience the office will be open on Saturday September 17th, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon to receive tax payments.
THANK YOU!! BECKWITH DAY/SPORTS CAMP had another GREAT Summer!! Special thanks to all the staff, parents and children for making this a successful year at camp. We hope to see you again next year for another FUN SUMMER!!! Remember to check out the December issue of the Beckwith Beaver for the March Break Camp details.
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Sunday, Sept. 11 12 – 1 p.m. 120 Maple Crest Lane, Big Rideau Lake
$259,000 - The setting is gorgeous - the features of this lovely, open concept 15-yearold cedar sided bungalow sitting on 5 acres will surprise you - a whole lot of updates & care have gone into this lovely home & property over the past few years - some of the many features include hardwood flooring & vaulted ceiling in the living room, open kitchen/dining area with oak cabinets & patio door to rear 2 level decking - master bedroom has patio door to 12x16 foot 3 season sunroom - corner jacuzzi tub, double sinks & oversized shower in main bath - lower level has been totally renovated & includes L-shaped family room, 3rd bedroom, bath/laundry & big workshop/utility area with covered stair access from outside - underground dog fence, new shingles & window wells, double detached garage, perennial gardens & pond. Immediate possession!! MLS# 094000202528510. Directions: Watson’s Corners Rd. (Cty. Rd. 8) at corner of 6th Conc. Dalhousie). Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215
Reduced now $259,500 - Absolutely fantastic home for you & your family - extremely well maintained & cared for by the current owners - 4 bedroom home is ideal for an active family - features include a master bedroom with Juliet balcony, built-in cabinets & cupboards & a gorgeous ensuite bath lovely hardwood floors & ceramic in many of the rooms - golden oak cabinets, newer counter top & an efficient 5 foot island/breakfast counter in the spacious kitchen - newer bay window in the bright living room - separate formal dining room with terrace door to rear deck - pickwick pine & a lovely corner gas fireplace highlight the cozy lower level family room - separate den/office, bright laundry & storage area plus a large utility/storage room - double attached garage is insulated & drywalled - gorgeous inground pool has stairs as well as a ladder with lovely patio area and privacy fencing in place. Gas heat and hot water, central air. MLS# 091990801556350. Directions: Hwy. 43 approx. 3 km. Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215
3+1 bedroom, 1 acre lot. recently renovated. Just reduced to $219,000.From Perth take Rideau Ferry Road south to Lombardy - turn left onto Hwy. 15 then right onto County Road 1 - turn right just before Toledo onto Kitley Line 5 - property is first house on left. Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505.
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Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom bungalow on a large, well treed lot. Large kitchen/dining area with “tons” of cupboards and loads of counter space. Multi-level decks for entertaining and relaxing. Cozy up in the comfy family room on the lower level - instant warmth with the efficient gas stove - privacy for your guests or for a teenager on the lower level with a large bedroom & 3 piece bath – lots new! $241,900. Call Barbara Shepherd cell – 613 326-1361
PERTHMORE SUBDIVISION IN PERTH - Immaculate 2 bedroom bungalow with green space at the back for privacy. Hardwood throughout with ceramic tile in bathrooms and foyer - French doors lead to living area with beautiful bay window and gas fireplace. Custom maple kitchen - breakfast bar island with extra storage. Master with 3 piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Come and see it! It is gorgeous! $259,900. Call Barbara Shepherd cell – 613 326-1361
$539,000 - A hidden gem on the banks of the Tay River nestled in the very heart of heritage Perth. This stunning piece of property carries with it the unique history of Haggarts Island. Watch the waterfall under rainbow bridge as you dine in your eat-in kitchen. French doors lead into a dinning experience with original 1832 stone wall as a back drop. Enjoy your coffee in the sunfilled morning room. The panoramic view of the tay expands before you. The original stone fireplace is the focal point for the cozy living room. The master bedroom features a spacious sunfilled ensuit. Down the hall is the 2nd bedroom and 2nd of 3 bathrooms with laundry. Tastefully decorated in calm neutrals this is a perfect place to call home. The detached 2 car garage with workshop and vintage greenhouse puts the cap on the endless charm of this once in a life time property. CALL or EMAIL Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@ coldwellbanker.ca/Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 juliascotland@coldwellbanker.ca.
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610 West Point Dr., Big Rideau Lake - $339,000 - 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, 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
65 Mill Bay Lane, Bob’s Lake $295,000 - Quiet bay on Bob’s Lake offers enjoyment all year long with walk-in beach and 40 ft. dock for summertime fun and toboggan hill and skating rink in winter. 4 bdrm, 2 bath home with extra family rm, open concept kitchen/dining/living area overlooking the lake, downstairs rec room with stone fireplace, master with ensuite bath, laundry, large screened porch for bug free evenings. Perfect waterfront home or recreational property. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
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$189,900 - 13 Robinson St., Perth. Renovated 2 bdrm open concept home, quiet area of town, 1 block from Last Duel Park. Recent upgrades include new flooring throughout, new Colonial doors & trim, fresh paint, extra insulation in attic, high-efficiency gas furnace & central air. Newer windows, light fixtures & ceiling fans. Oversized single car garage with rear garage door access to private backyard & 2 storey workshop/studio with hydro. Immediate occupancy. MLS# 800438.
Bob Ferguson, 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca
$599,000 - Gorgeous Big Rideau waterfront property! Southern exposure provides sun on your shoreline all day long - beautiful level lot, gradual access into the water & your own marine railway - totally updated home including new kitchen with built-in appliances, propane range, ceramic counter top & breakfast bar maple hardwood floors in dining & living rooms - cut stone fireplace with propane insert in living room & woodstove in dining area - tongue & groove pine ceilings throughout - main floor laundry - 2 good sized bedrooms - home theatre/family room in lower level, could be 3rd bedroom if needed - trek decking & vinyl railing - screened sunroom off living room - triple car detached garage with 60 amp service, generator panel & 7000 watt generator included - 16x20 foot dry boathouse with attached L-shaped docking. MLS# 091990802006800. Directions: Rideau Ferry Rd. to Elmgrove Rd. to Maple Crest Lane, follow signs. Sheri MahonFournier, 613-812-1215 PERTH IN TOWN
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71 Wilson St. - $279,500 - Spacious home in historic Perth on beautiful oversized lot features 4 bedrooms, updated eat-in kitchen, dining room. Circular staircase adds to the charm of this lovely large family home. Main floor family room with rustic beams and cozy gas fireplace enters a large fenced well treed backyard with detached insulated garage with loft.
8 Jessie Drive, Perth, $264,900: At the edge of town, backing onto green space this lovely 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home offers spacious living accommodation and tasteful updated decor. Open concept kitchen, dining nook, family room with hardwood and gas fireplace, living room, dining room, main floor laundry and attached garage on the main floor. Enjoy the very large finished recreation room and utility storage on the lower level and 4 bedrooms including an ensuite and walk-in off the master - this side-split will not disappoint. CALL or EMAIL Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@ coldwellbanker.ca/Julia Scotland 613-3900401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca.
Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Julia Scotland 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
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$319,000 - 620 Anglican Church Rd. 50 Acres of peaceful living on this hobby farm with picturesque laneway crossing creek, leading to large 4 bedroom home, uniquely mixing old and new. Evidence of stacked log adds rustic charm combined with the large bright addtition that lets the sunshine in! A separate cottage/studio offers a perfect place to set up a home business, craft area or In-law suite. Become self sufficient with chicken coop, 3 greenhouses. Propane and wood fireplace, auxiliary outdoor wood furnace with radiant hot water baseboards. Screened side porch overlooks pool and neighbouring hillside. Cathie McCabe, 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca Julia Scotland, 613-390-0401 julia-scotland@coldwellbanker.ca
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Smiths Falls Bears forward Mike McNamee dives beside the net during third period action at the Smiths Falls Community Centre on Friday night. The Bears squeezed by the visiting Ottawa Jr Senators, taking them by a score of 4-3.
Timothy McNamee, from Perth, earned both a gold and a bronze at two major water-skiing championships this summer. She is pictured here at Len’s Cove Marina in Portland.
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Mike McNamee has made the cut for the Quebec Remparts. This comes as great news to the 18-yearold former assistant captain of the Smiths Falls Jr. A Bears, who has had nothing but playing in the National Hockey League on his mind his entire life. Making the cut for the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Quebec Remparts brings him one step closer to achieving his dream. “Yeah, it’s pretty nice,â€? McNamee said. Mike’s mother, Beth, said she and her husband are both super proud of Mike’s achievements. “You’re kind of in awe ‘cause it’s a step in what he’s been working towards all his life,â€? she said. Mike signed with the Remparts on June 28. Beth said her son has been training hard all summer, even before signing with the team. She said the team made its cuts on Sunday, Aug. 28. Mike said moving to Quebec City has been an interesting experience so far. He does not speak fluent French, but hopes to pick it up during his time there. “Training camp was all right,â€? he said. “Running stairs like crazy before every ice time, and it’s pretty tough, but it’s all right. Something to get used to and it just makes you better.â€? Mike’s road to “La belle provinceâ€? was very much shaped by the efforts of team owner and former NHL star goaltender Patrick Roy. The four-time Stanley Cup champion offered both Mike and Beth an opportunity to visit the team, watch a game and get a personal tour of the ColisĂŠe Pepsi, the 15,000-plus seat arena the Remparts
call home. “It was fun to have them coming over,� Roy said. “It’s nice to say who we are and what we have, but it’s nothing like having them come over. I think they were impressed with our facility and how we were dealing with the players.� “I fell in love with the rink and the atmosphere,� Mike said. “It was insane. I haven’t played in front of them yet.� Beth added that she isn’t at all concerned with the Remparts taking Mike under their wing. “As a parent I don’t have a concern in the world,� she said. Roy said the players are taking mandatory college and university courses online to provide his players with a ‘Plan B,� in case making it to the NHL isn’t possible. Mike has already played two pre-season games on the road against Rimouski Oceanic. He said it took him a full period to adjust to the quickened pace. “We played in Rimouski last week, took me about a period to get into the mix of things,� he said. “The plays come a bit quicker. Apart from that hockey is hockey; just takes a little bit of getting used to.� Roy said he understands that Mike will need some time to adjust to the quickened pace. He plans on having him play centre on the team’s second line. “It’s an adjustment,� Roy said. “We’re going to give him time. We’re not going to put pressure on him. We’re not looking for him to be a savior. We’ve got two very solid lines.� Two points over his first two games aren’t the only things Mike has picked on the ice so far this season; he also lost half a tooth from a high stick. “Welcome to the ‘Q’ right?� Mike joked. “It’s all right, it looks cool.�
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Perth’s Timothy McNamee knows all about riding the waves to victory. The 22-year-old recently won gold in the Eastern Canadian Water Ski Championships and bronze in Canada’s National Water-skiing Championships in Newmarket. She competed in the slalom event in the amateur women’s division, ages 21 to 33. “It was awesome ‘cause that wasn’t my goal,� she said. McNamee said it was a pleasant surprise to land on the podium at both events. She has been water-skiing since she was 13, and has been trained by some of the top competitors in the sport, but was still shaking off a little rust from taking a two-year break. “I’m not back where I was before I stopped skiing,� she said. At the top of her game, McNamee was one of the best young water-skiers in the county. She has competed in provincial, eastern Canadian and national competitions. In 2008-09, she was ranked ninth overall in Canada’s under-21 women’s slalom. But in 2009, she began to feel drained and was feeling the effects of burnout. “I was scared,� she said. “I thought, ‘What if I never ski again?’� She said she began to re-focus her time and energy on her health to turn herself around. McNamee visited holistic doctors and looked to recharge herself physically, emotionally and spiritually. These days she feels her energy and passion for the sport returning. “I have my motivation back, my energy back,� she said.
McNamee said she was nervous when she arrived at the qualifier events for the eastern and national championships held in Ottawa in July. “I knew I could qualify for easterns,� she said. “I ended up qualifying for both... I was nervous. I’m always nervous before competitions, but a healthy nervous.� Qualifying ended up being only a small piece of her accomplishment, since she found the podium at both events, taking home a gold medal at the eastern championships and a bronze medal at the nationals. “I love skiing,� she said. “It’s my passion.� McNamee credited her father, Terry, with introducing her to the sport. She said he appeared one day at their home on Pike Lake, with equipment ready to go. “He randomly showed up with a pair of skis one day and said, ‘You’re going to learn to ski,’� she said. “I took a really bad fall and said, ‘I’m never going to do it again.’ The next week I was back on the water.� The water was already familiar territory for McNamee, who competed with the Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club for 10 years. She decided to start water-skiing competitively in 2006. From 2006 to 2009, she would save the money she earned during the off-season and travelled down to Swiss Ski School in Clermont, Fla. each summer to train. “I would work my butt off through the year,� she said. McNamee trained with professional coaches Whitney McLintock - the World Slalom, Trick & Overall Champion for the past two years – and Matt Rini. he also trained in Sydenham, Ont. with Dan Rini. See ‘Water-skiing’, page B3
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On Aug, 13 at Conlon Farm, there was a whole lot of sportsmanship on the fields. Hailing from Kanata, Ottawa, Kingston, Smiths Falls, Perth and areas, Special Olympic athletes took to the fields to play soccer in the third annual Special Olympics Hometown Games, hosted by the Knights of Columbus in Perth. Pat Loftus, who is involved in organizing the event, said the day was fun, as always. “It’s an all-day soccer tournament that usually brings in more than 100 athletes from across the Ottawa Valley,” he said. Loftus noted that the day started with a piper and an honour guard of Knights leading a parade of teams around the field. The Perth team ended up winning the D division, but not before the Perth Police Service, led by police Chief Pat Capello,
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The Perth Golf Course was taken over by pros last Wednesday. Twenty-eight professional golfers were out on the course, flooding the driving range before teeing off in the second ProAm tournament to hit the local greens. The pros played in teams of four, each bringing their own amateur and also playing with two amateurs from the Perth Golf Course. “This is a good opportunity for the amateurs,” said Russ DaSilva, manager and director of golf at the course, also noting that the event draws people to Perth. John Rushnell, a teaching professional at the Oshawa Golf Club, and Dan Payton, who is on the Canadian Professional Golf Tour, were two of the professionals on site. Rushnell said that the pros support each other by playing on their courses. DaSilva, who has been a golf pro for about 20 years, has been organizing ProAm tournaments for 16 years, is well-known in the golf community, Rushnell said. “Russ’ character is why we’re here,” said Rushnell. “We’re personable and we enjoy being out
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Nancy Villemure has been looking forward to September for two reasons. This is the month when she gets back into the classroom at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Perth, as the teacher of the Grade 1 French immersion program. But just two weeks into the new school year, Villemure will travel to Las Vegas to compete in the Ironman World Championship 70.3 competition. The revered triathlon, also known as the Half Ironman worlds, consists of a two-kilometre swim, a 90-km bike and then a 21.1-km run. This year’s world championship is being staged on Sept. 11. Villemure qualified Aug. 14 at the Ironman 70.3 Steelhead competition in Benton Harbour, Mich. She said after 11 hours of driving to get to her destination, she wasn’t sure how she would perform. “I was not expecting to qualify; I was going to do my best,” she said. Her best ended up being good enough to earn her a spot at worlds, even though the event was forced to turn into a duathlon, with just the bike and run portions staged due to unpredictable weather conditions. “The waves were very big – too big to swim safely – so we just focused on biking and running,” Villemure said. “I felt good on the bike that day, but it wasn’t my best run. But, I
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had fun and enjoyed it.” Even if it didn’t seem like a good run that day, Villemure’s times proved enough to send her to Vegas. She clocked 2:45.28 on her bike and 2:02.41 for her run. She’s no stranger to the Ironman circuit. Villemure has been competing in Ironmans since 2000, after starting into intense fitness training here in Perth. “I soon got the bug,” she said, laughing, and noting that she relishes pushing herself physically. “I love training every day; getting the most out of my body,” she said. Villemure won’t be the only woman from Perth at the World event. Kris Plant is also competing. In fact, the two women sometimes train together, along with another local athlete, John Hetherington. “I’m lucky to have so much support from families and friends,” Villemure said. “I am fortunate to have many people backing me and helping me.” Last year, Villemure also captured a qualifying spot on the world stage. The 2010 event was staged in Florida. “It was beautiful weather, but was a much different course than the one we’re looking at in Las Vegas,” she said. “At Florida we swam in the ocean and it was a flat course, but in Vegas this year we’re swimming in a lake, there is hill after hill and we should be facing some wind, too.” Keep an eye on future issues of The Courier as we follow both Villemure and Plant on the world Ironman stage.
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From “Timothy”, page B1 McNamee said she loves the thrill of riding the waves and competing. “I love water-skiing because it’s an extreme sport,” she said. “There are not a lot of women that do it. I like the challenge. It takes a lot of concentration and focus. You are one-on-one with the water.” McNamee said training for water-skiing involves maintaining lot of upper body strength. She said she doesn’t make many trips to the gym during the off-season to stay in shape, but does work out with a kettle ball and play basketball. “I do so many things I don’t really go the gym that often,” she said. Although McNamee said she is happy with her results at the championship, she said she is more interested in personal bests, instructing others and enjoying herself than competing. “For now I’m just skiing to have fun and compete for my personal best,” she said. McNamee is in her third year as an instructor for Team Len’s Cove Wake Department in Portland. She is certified as a Canadian water sports instructor (including Adaptive SitSki), a swim instructor, in National Life Saving, CPR, and has an Ontario Boaters License. For more info, visit www.lenscove.com.
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Deadline for submissions is Friday at 5 p.m. Call 613-267-1100 or email ljweir@metroland.com.
Community Calendar Acclaimed author Joe Denham will be touring southern Ontario to promote his debut novel, The Year of Broken Glass ($24.95, Nightwood Editions), and most recent poetry collection, Windstorm ($17.95, Nightwood Editions). Denham will be reading in Perth as part of the First Edition Reading Series at Backbeat Books, Music & Gifts, 6 Wilson Street West, at 7 p.m. Other readers include Steven Heighton and Sandra Ridley (in memory of John Lavery).
• SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 Blue Skies Community Fiddle Orchestra begins its 13th season at 10 a.m. at the Maberly Hall.A dedicated, all-ages community group, the members meet to learn a wide range of fiddle tunes in a fun environment. Currently recruiting fiddlers, mandolin players, and percussionists. Those interested in joining should have a couple years of study to feel comfortable. Beginners can join the “Prep Orchestra” to learn the repertoire of the Blue Skies Orchestra at a learning speed. Prep orchestra begins Saturday, Oct. 15, 12:30 to 2 p.m. Maberly Hall. Cost is $45 per term. Some violins available for rent. Contact: Cindy McCall 613 278-2448 cindy. fiddlemusic.mccall@gmail.com Rideau Trail Association, Frontenac Challenge, Tetsmine and Gibson Lake Loops. Level 3, 25 km., moderate pace. Starting at Kingsford Dam we will hike the two loops as a figure eight. Meet at 8 a.m. Gas $6. Leader Gunhild Karius, 613-283-8985.
displays, games and wagon rides; all are welcome at Drummond/North Elmsley Town Hall, 310 Port Elmsley Road, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Further information, call 613-267- 6500. Knox Presbyterian Church in McDonalds Corners is once again hosting Fiddler’s Sunday. The service begins at 11 a.m., but come early to enjoy local talent and music to your ears. Light lunch to follow and all are welcome.
• MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Provincial All Candidates Meeting is being held at 7:30 p.m. at the Perth Civitan Hall. It is being hosted by the Lanark Federation of Agriculture. The Canadian Federation of University Women invites potential members to its ‘Open House’ from 7 p.m. at the Legion Hall, 26 Beckwith East, Perth. You will hear about the purpose and benefits of the club, fun volunteering and fundraising activities and the social aspects of membership. Join in and learn all about CFUW - who they are, what they do and how they help the community of Perth and surrounding areas. Please RSVP to Isabel at (613) 326-0437.
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 A Riverview Seniors Meeting/Soial will be held at Branch #244 Perth Upon Tay Royal Canadian Legion. New members always welcome. Zumba: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tatlock Hall. Call 613-256-4915 for information.
St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St. in Perth, will host a community dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Visit the PDCI library at 7:30 p.m. for “Take it Indoors – Tips and Tricks with Houseplants” with Owen Munn as the Perth & District Horticultural Society as it resumes for the fall. Non-members pay $3 at the door. New members always welcome.
Golf fun day at Mapleview Golf and Country Club, Legion and Knights of Columbus Golf and Fun day; 10 a.m. shotgun start, best ball format; $62 per person for 18 holes, cart, roast beef dinner at the Legion. $12 per person for dinner only. Sign up at the members’ lounge. Legion membership not required. A family fun celebration of the original 177 year-old Tay Canal, with the unveiling of a commemorative plaque, and pipers,
Millions of house plants are sold across the country each year. Interior decorators feature them in all rooms of the house, and home decorating magazines never show a finished design without them. With fall approaching and our outdoor gardens slowly winding down, why not turn your thoughts to gardening indoors during the winter months? If you have houseplants, is their care a little haphazard? Does it involve a lot of guesswork? Maybe a little less water, or a little more sun. Perhaps plant food once a week or is it once a month? Should you try moving it in front of the window, or farther into the corner? It can be frustrating to keep that lush plant you just bought from deteriorating into Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree. Sept. speaker, Owen Munn, is going to take the guesswork out of caring for houseplants and let you in on the secrets of caring for and producing beautiful houseplants to sustain us throughout the winter months. Munn, a graduate of the Algonquin College Horticulture and Landscaping Technician program, worked for Agriculture Canada at the Central Experimental Farm as a greenhouse technician responsible for maintaining research plant material. For 10 years he also looked after the tropical plant collection in the Conservatory greenhouse, at the main greenhouse range. As a member and past president of the Manotick and Nepean horticultural societies and the Barrhaven Garden Club, he successfully completed the first District 2 Judging School in 1983 and has judged and given talks throughout Ontario ever since. He has also been extensively involved with the Ottawa cactus and succulent club and the Ottawa African Violet society. Please join the horticulture society on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in the Perth and District Collegiate Institute library at 7:30 p.m. for “Take it Indoors – Tips and Tricks with Houseplants” with Owen Munn as the Perth & District Horticultural Society resumes for the fall. Non-members are always welcome. The cost is $3 at the door. Submitted by the Perth and District Horticulture Society
• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 Euchre party at the Maberly Hall, every second and fourth Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. $3 includes prizes and refreshments. Info Doris 613-264-5446 or Lorraine 613-326-0622. Maberly Agricultural Society.
Zumba - 7:30 to 8:30 pm, Tatlock Hall. Call 613-256-4915 for information.
• SEPTEMBER 16 TO 18 Join the Rideau Trail Association at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Camp for the weekend and enjoy the attractions of Bon Echo as well a day hikes on Friday and Saturday, or join in just for a day of hiking. Those planning to camp are advised to make reservations. If you are interested in participating and want more
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The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark will be holding their monthly birthday party. Entertainment starts at 2 p.m. All musician welcome. Light lunch served. St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. W., will host a community dinner from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
The Perth-upon-Tay Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, is hosting a Gospel Night, with entertainment by “On The Sunny Side,” from 7-9 p.m. Light refreshments for $8. Call 613267-3304 for more information.
The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) hosts shuffleboard at Watson’s Corners Hall at 10:30 a.m. Bring a brown bag lunch. Call 613-4920291 for information. The Butterfly Fan Club, Perth and district’s breast cancer support group meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Perth Family Heath Centre, 33 Lewis Street. For information, call Carleen at 613-812-4474. Meetings are the third Thursday of the month.
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 in Lanark will be having their monthly euchre party at 7:30 p.m. Prizes and a light lunch serves. All welcome.
• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 The Perth office of the Canadian Cancer Society will be offering a free, 6-week program called Living Well Beyond Cancer to post-treatment cancer patients and their families, starting September 21. Every Wednesday for six weeks starting September 21 at the Canadian Cancer Society, Perth office (201-105 Dufferin Street, behind Wendy’s on the north side of Hwy. 7) from 6 to 8:30 p.m. This free program is for post-treatment cancer patients and their caregivers who strive to live a healthy life. Registration is mandatory. Call 613-267-1058 or 1-800-367-2913. The Perth Historical Society presents Kay Rogers, local author and co-editor of the recently launched book Voices of Pike Lake, with an illustrated presentation on the fascinating stories of the immigrants, settlers and the many familiar families from Pike Lake area’s colourful past. Perth Museum, 11 Gore St. 7:30pm. Toonie fee.
• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 The Perth Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary is hosting a Gospel Night from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring the trio “On The Sunny Side”. The cost is $8 and includes light refreshments. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 Ladies Auxiliary, 26 Beckwith St., are hosting a Veterans’ Tea from 1 to 3 p.m. for veterans and/or spouses. “Free” tickets are available until Sept. 19 at the branch lounge or by calling 267-4400 to reserve. In-town transportation is available if needed. Call Gertie Crawford at 267-1714, evenings.
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• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
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Scottish country dancing lessons will take place at McMartin House on Friday mornings. Call 613-273-2571 for information.
Together with partner veterinarians and municipalities, the Health Unit is offering the community Rabies Vaccination Clinics throughout the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Counties. Perth locations include: Perth Veterinary Clinic, 118 Sunset Blvd., and Dr. R. D. Fish, 10 Harris Street. Clinics are from 2 to 6 p.m. and the cost per dog or cat is $20. All animals must be on a leash or in a carrier. For information call 1-800-660-5853.
Perth Lions Club is hosting an apple pie sale. Home-made pies made from fresh apples, frozen and ready to bake for Thanksgiving; $9 each or five for $40. Call 613 267 2744 to order or contact any Lioness member.Last date to order is Sept. 16.
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Ambush coming to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244, Perth, for a “Support the Legion” show; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets: $20 advance and $25 at the door. Visit www. getambushed.com for more.
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Perth Geritol Hockey New and returning members of the Geritol League (normally age 35 and up) are invited to register now for the 2011-2012 season (75-minute games played every Wednesday night).
Our 2011 - 2012 year will include: MONDAY LINE DANCING Virginia Flynn 613-267-9855 TUESDAY YOGA: 613-267-7148
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October 4
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September 6
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WEDNESDAY BOOK CLUB: Open to new members
October 5
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BOOK CLUB: Second and fourth week
September 14
10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m.
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September 21
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FRIENDSHIP CLUB: Sheila Marjoram Learn a craft of your choice
September 7
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Music in the Valley, in the heart of Prestonvale, featuring Lyle Dillabough and the Ottawa Valley Review will take place at 2 p.m. in the Ferguson Falls hall. Celebrating history, music, culture, community, identity and aspirations is the theme where several area politicians, guests, media personalities and residents will gather at for approximately two hours. The event is a fundraiser for the Prestonvale United Church Restoration Fund. Admission is by donations. There will be a pie auction, historical photo and artifact demonstration, goodies and more on site. For more information, contact Gail and grant McFarlane at 613259-5410 or email grantandgail@storm.ca
The Alzheimer Society of Lanark County will be hosting a Coffee Break and Book Sale on Thursday, Sept. 15 at Perth Community Care Centre on the lower level from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event fundraises to help support the programs and services offered to 1,100 families in Lanark County living with the effects of Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Reverview Seniors meeting and social at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, Perth Upon Tay, 1 p.m. New members welcome.
In partnership with the Ottawa-based Coalition of New Canadians for Arts and Culture (CNCAC) as well as textile artist, Karina Bergmans, fieldwork is hosting a day of creativity and fun - Fieldwork (the field across from) 2501 Old Brooke Road (near Maberly, will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a free, public event. For further information please visit: www.fieldworkproject.com or email chrisosler@rogers.com
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
The Upper Rideau Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 542, will hold a golf tournament. Call 613-273-8485 for more information.
• SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
information contact leader, Dorothy Hudson, 623-283-0332.
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Further info: 613-284-0507, Dana Lennox Players will be contacted by team captains in Mid-September
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RELIGION
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Stormy weather a reminder of faith We awake with a jolt when lightning strikes near our homes and rain sprays through windows left open on hot summer nights. The power goes off and we stumble in the dark to close them tight to hold the driving water at bay. Sometimes when dark clouds sneak up on us and catch us unawares, we’re able to cope with their inconvenience without being overwhelmed. At other times, we are caught in downpours which force us to the side of the road stranded. Regardless, we’re in a storm that does not play itself out according to our wishes or timetable. We’re wide awake and know the storm is beyond our ability to direct. The disciples of Jesus were once in a boat in the middle of the night when a storm came up with great winds beating against them. They had the natural fears associated with the danger of their situation, but they also experienced fear when the very One who could help them made himself known! Jesus drew near the boat walking on the water, stretching out his hand to Peter with the invitation to join him on the waves. What a ghost of an answer this seemed to be to their prayers! Like them, we want a solution we can fully understand and fit into our human framework. But Jesus responds, ‘Fear not. It is I. Come.’ As I write, Hurricane Irene has buffeted the Bahamas, and is making its way towards the eastern seacoast of the United States. Storms such as this are stark reminders that many things are beyond our control. Menacing clouds often form through struggles, hurts, and
Rev. Marilyn SAVAGE St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Religion Today losses in our personal lives, gaining strength as they move over the troubled waters of uncertainty and forced challenges. We board up that which we have so carefully constructed over time in attempts to shelter ourselves should we be in the path of ferocious winds, but we also know that some assaults are stronger still than our best efforts at self protection. There is no stopping the torrential rain from hitting its mark. We are faced with decisions we never wanted to face. We are confronted with new limitations be they financial, health, or relationally related. We see ourselves for who we truly are. We suffer loss of magnitudes that lose their ability to even be expressed in words. Hurricanes sometimes form on the horizons of our daily routines and hurl us into tomorrow with broken dreams and drenched spirits. Like the disciples, we instinctively want to retreat into the boats of security we have shaped for ourselves in the past, but discover them incapable of providing the degree of protec-
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ATTENTION VETERANS AND DEPENDENTS
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St. James’ Anglican Church
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Beavers, Cubs, Scouts All packs are co-ed Leaders and volunteers are needed For more information, contact Maureen Vickers, 613-264-2917
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tion, hope, and comfort we need on these raging and unfamiliar waters. Our hearts falter in fear. Despair hovers on the deck as we furiously try to bail out the encroaching waters and steer ourselves to safety in our own strength. Sound at all familiar? Having spent time with Jesus observing his compassionate interaction and wisdom with people in the midst of real hurt and hardship, Peter came to believe that to be with Jesus in the heart of the storm was safer than to trust in the wooden slats of curved boards and pitch of our own making regardless of how counter-intuitive this was. So, he stepped beyond the known that had come to be known as insufficient, and stepped into the safety of being held by the One who had power over the storm to bring him through to the other side. In those first steps outside the boat, where intellectual belief struggled to emerge as experiential faith, Peter lost sight of Jesus’ identity, his steady presence and his awesome power. He began to slip into the old perspective which insisted he could not possibly be safe in raging waters and began to go under. But his cry for help from the middle of his storm and descent into despair was met with the firm hand of the great I AM who rescued him and brought him to a new understanding that solid ground in the fiercest storm is indeed found in him. Jesus is still saying, ‘Fear not. It is I. Come.’
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Kiwanis Club seeks new members Youth Groups, Air Cadets, the Snowsuit Fund, Kid Fish, Perth Library Summer Reading Program, the Food Bank, Interval House, and the GWM Hospital Foundation. In spring we clean up around an area dump for Kiwanis One Day. We run field games for children on Canada Day at Conlon Farm free of charge, with many prizes. At Christmas we attend kettles for Salvation Army. We fund scholarships for area high school grads, we deliver Meals on Wheels and we distribute free copies of a children’s book. To fundraise the group collects used wine bottles, pop and beer cans, and run BBQ’s at Maplefest and Barnabe’s.
We sell tickets to dinner and a play for Kiwanis Night at the Classic Theatre Festival. We sell cakes, truffles, fudge and shortbread at Christmas, and sell YIG grocery cards year round. As well on occasion we hold ad hoc fundraising events. In short, we help the community, children and youth in particular. In order to do so we raise funds, making friends and having fun at the same time. See perthkiwanis. byethehost4.com for details or call 613267-4662. Submitted by Helen Gamble, president
If you want to have some fun and make beautiful music with other singers, then the Tay Valley Community Choir may be the place for you. The choir meets on Monday nights from 6 to 7:30 p.m. alternating between Glen Tay Public School and the Maberly Hall. An eclectic repertoire and warm, old fashioned countrystyle concerts is the hallmark of this choir. Christmas and spring
concerts and visits to local senior residences are planned this year. Music for the term has been chosen and the practice CD recorded so all is ready to begin on Sept. 12 at the Maberly Hall. The Tay Valley Choir will begin the season without its popular director, Ann McMahon. But Grace Armstrong, accompanist and accomplished director; and Nicola Oddy, Oddities and former Tay Valley Choir director, will step in to lead until McMahon returns. The choir is fortunate to
attract the talents of three such wonderful directors. Each leader will share their strengths and the choir will benefit from the variety of directing styles. Early bird registration (before Sept. 9) is $35 for the fall term or $65 for the fall and spring term. After Sept. 9, registration is $45 per term or $75 for the year. For further information contact Grace Armstrong at 264-1999. It is not essential to be able to read music. What is essential is to love to sing and to love music.
Rocking in the rain A small but hardy group braved the rain and danced up a storm to the Celtic sounds of Cratur at the recent barn dance and corn roast hosted by the Friends of Murphys Point. This event, held on Sunday Aug. 21, was the highlight of the second day of the Heritage Mica Festival at Murphys Point Provincial Park.
Despite the often heavy rain, friends volunteers braved the elements to cook the corn outside. An enormous cast iron pot was set over a wood fire and soon the water was bubbling away. Festival visitors enjoyed their locally grown corn in the large tent at the Lally Homestead as they listened to the four-piece band Cratur. Cratur performs Celtic
music specializing in Cape Breton fiddle music. The band comprises three excellent Ottawa Valley fiddlers, accompanied by guitar. Their instrumentation is as traditional as the music. The voices of the far-flung Celtic peoples who shaped this land – from Scotland, Ireland, and Newfoundland to the Ottawa Valley – come to life as they play.
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REALIGNMENT OF MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES Wednesday, September 21st, 2011 at 4:30 p.m. Lanark County Administration Building, Council Chambers 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth The Town of Carleton Place, the Township of Beckwith and the County of Lanark (the affected municipalities) have drafted an agreement for the transfer of land (the annexed lands), located within the Township of Beckwith to the Town of Carleton Place, all within the County of Lanark by way of a boundary adjustment proposal pursuant to sections 172 and 173 of the Municipal Act S.), 2001, Chapter 25. A proposed boundary adjustment agreement is the subject of the public meeting for the realignment of the municipal boundaries that would annex property in three areas from the Township of Beckwith into the Town of Carleton Place. Additional information regarding the proposed boundary adjustment can be found online at www.lanarkcounty.ca. Cathie Ritchie Director of Clerk’s Servics/Clerk 613-267-4200 ext. 1501 ritchiec@lanarkcounty.ca
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Grandparents: Barb & Dave Fournier
Aidan & Arianna McFarlane
Madalyn Helen & Jamie Adam Boothby
Parents: Krista & Jon McFarlane
Elias N. & Milo J. Wand
Parents: Katrina McDaniel & John Boothby
Grandparents: Helen & Michael McDaniel Joan & Jim Boothby
Parents: Sharon Nixon & Ronald Wand
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Grandparents: Iris & Jim Nixon Marlis & George Wand
Parents: Crystal Crosbie & Jake Brady
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Parents: Brad & Amanda Fulsom
Parents: Simon & Christine Hinke
Grandparents: Hugh & Janet Jeffrey, Robert & Barb Fulsom
Grandparents: Janet & Hugh Jeffrey, Marga James & C.J. Hinke
Grandparents: Donna & John Brady
Grandparents: Diana & Norm Dobbie, Betsy & Steve McFarlane Great-grandparents: Verna, Ralph & Denyse Barrie
Alex Robertson, Mitch Robertson, Kerry Ford, Sydney Dube Grandparents: Pat & Stan McVeigh
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Laura & Charlotte Kenny Parents: Jon & Amanda Kenny
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Parents: Leigh & Mike Lauwaert
Grandparents: Jim & Gail Graff Percy & Rita Lauwaert
Robert, Sarah, Tyler & Andrew Musclow; Kaitlin Nisbet Parents: Rosemary & Steve Musclow, Leanne & Glen Nisbet
Grandparents: Carol & Charlie Musclow, Joyce & the late Murray Nisbet Murray & the late Nancy Blair
Matthew & Chase Clement Parents: Vicki & David Clement
Jordan Noonan
Will O’Neill
Parents: Katie & Derek Noonan Parents: Torie & Nathan O’Neill
Grandparents: Barbara & John Clement
David, Paige & Emerson Currie
Cohan Bell
Ryan Coutts, Meghan Coutts, Laura Pennett, Hannah Pennett, Justin Lackey, Kristin Lackey & Tyler Lackey
Parents: Kelly Bell & Glen Currie; Bronwyn & Michael Bell
Parents: Susan & Ernie Coutts, Karl & Dianne Pennett, Heather & Kevin Lackey
Gandparents: Donna & Dave Bell
Grandparents: Joyce North (Late Bob North)
B8 - THE PERTH COURIER - September 8, 2011
Karson Nathan Hickey-Walker Sidney McCord Renwick Parents: Sheena & Rick Renwick
Grandparents: Maureen & Sid Pegg Anita & Rick Renwick Brenda Colebrook
Daniel Pegg
Isabella Marie Grace Wood
Parents: Katerina & Jameson Pegg
Parents: Bailey Van Alstine & Bryant Wood
Grandparents: Maureen & Sid Pegg Violeta & Risto Urdova
Grandparents: Ron & Jayanna Wood Gina Myers
Julien Duane Dugas Coughler
Logan James Hughes
Parents: Doug Coughler & Clémence Blanchard-Dugas
Parents: Nicole & Ryan Hughes
Grandparents: Kirsten Coughler & the late Duane Coughler & Grandpa Greg
Tahlia Jade Marilyn Mosher
Parents: Nicole Hickey & Lee Walker
Grandparents: Heather & Alan Hughes Lesley & Gerry Barré Great-Grandma’s: Amy Hughes & Gertie Howard
Grandparents: Lynette Walker, Great-grandma & Poppa - Tom & Sandra Crosbie, Great-great-grandma Muriel Lackey
Parents: Bridgette & Trevor Mosher
Mya Truelove Parents: Kyla & Mike Truelove
Grandparents: Sue & Terry Truelove
Grandparents: Marilyn Whitteker & George McLellan Great-Grandparents: Lois & Glen Whitteker
Ava Summer Lynne Inwood Parents: Sarah Baumann & Joshua Inwood
Grandparents: Shari Inwood & the late Brian Tysic Linda Baumann & Mike Baumann
Olivia Evelyn Blaber Parent: Lisa Dixon & Paul Blaber
Grandparents: Mel & Rita Dixon & Joyce Blaber
Charlotte Cockburn
Benjamin Anderson
Parents: Gisele & John Cockburn
Parents: Farah & Todd Anderson
Grandparents: Terry & Greg Bowes
Grandparents: Hedy & Horst Junger John Cockburn & the late Gen Cockburn
National Grandparents Day is September 11, 2011
Matthew, Chloe & Jacob Kelsey & Samuel Pratt
Parents: Haley DeLisle & Martin Roux
Grandparents: Bob & Elaine DeLisle
Parents: Joan and Dennis Pratt
Grandparents: Holly & Carl Kirkham, Patricia & the late Robert Pratt
Ella Slumkoski, Andrea Cummings, Mason Cummings, Scarlett Slumkoski Parents: Tara & Matt Cummings, Kelly & Casey Slumkoski
Grandparents: Maxine & Rick Topping
Taylor Swain Parents: Nicole & Scott Swain
Jack & Blake Helkie
Corbin Munroe Rayna Munroe Parents: Carol & Allan Munroe
Parents: Carol & Allan Munroe
Grandparents: Ann & Gord Munroe
Parents: Lee & Jim Helkie
Grandparents: Dawna & Bob Fitzsimmons
Liam & Lila Sergeant Parents: Karen & Greg Sergeant
Grandparents: Thelma & Delmer Paul; Patricia & Earl Sergeant
Olivia & Owen Arnott Parents: Jennifer & Jason Arnott
Alec, Sarah & Liam Arnott Parents: Lilia & Mathew Arnott
Grandparents: Lyane & Keith Arnott
September 8, 2011 - THE PERTH COURIER - B9
Keydan Thompson Ella Claire Ireton Parents: Kelly & Dave Ireton
Parents: Jennifer & Shawn Thompsom
Grandparents: Beverly & Harvey Crosbie Cheryl Burnham & Will Ireton
Grandparents: Connie & Chris Walker Great-Grandparents: Eileen & Murray Dowdall
Tyson Buchanan Parents: Morgan Hennessey & Scott Buchanan
Grandparents: Wayne & Rose Buchanan
Molly & Regan O’Hearn
Olivia & Alex Richmond
Parents: Susan McLachan & Shawn O’Hearn
Parents: Julie O’Hearn & Ken Richmond
Grandparents: Susan & Terry O’Hearn Pat & Bruce McLachlan
Grandparents: Susan & Terry O’Hearn Elva Richmond
Anneke & Miriam Lake Parents: Rosanne & Tyler Lake
Grandparents: Johanna & Gerrit Van Vierzen, Freida & Ted Lake
Lauren & Nicholas Rath Parents: Tracy & Mike Rath
Grandparents: Barb & Bruce Carnrite Great-Grandmother: Mary Moore
Breanna & Connor Morrow Mackenzie Whan
Jack & Abby Buchanan
Parents: Chantal & Paul Morrow, Kim Morrow
Parent: Doug Buchanan
Grandparent: Diane Morrow
Grandparents: Pat & Glenn Buchanan
National Grandparents Day is September 11, 2011
Ashton Kerr Jaime & Steven
Travis & Kaitlyn
Parents: Norma & David
Parents: Linda & David
Marc & Julie Parents: Jason & Linda
Grandparents: Brenda & Marty Watson
Caleb Moore
Lexi Coté
Katie & Rachel Beechey
Parent: Kim Moore
Parents: Kirsten & Derick Coté
Parents: Janice & Chris Beechey
Grandparents: Elaine & Glen Moore
Jenna & Cole
Ireland Kerr
Parents: Kerrie Hearty & Kevin Kerr
Grandparents: Gerda & Al Hearty; Tom Kerr
Logan & Olivia
Parents: Tanya & Dwight McParland, Amy McParland & Richard Barr
Grandparents: Joan & Earl McParland
Nicholas & Tyler James Parents: Ashley & Shawn James
Grandparents: Linda & Leonard Cardiff Jo-Anne & Norman James
Jadyn & Harrison Flint
Kent & Kara Cameron
Tricia & Nicholas
Parents: Julie & Michael Flint
Parents: Angela & Scott Cameron
Parents: Patti & Paul Cameron
Grandparents: Norma & Harold Cameron
B10 - THE PERTH COURIER - September 8, 2011
Mayson Dawn Kathleen Seed Parents: Erin Tysick & Travis Seed
Pierce & Payton Stewart & Maelle Jarvis (baby)
Grandparents: Donna Porubovic & Brien Seed
Travis Seed (with Mayson Seed), Milana McNamee, Mike McNamee, Colten Harner, Timonthy McNamee, Chase Harner Parents: Donna Porubovic, Brien Seed, Beth & Terry McNamee, Jill & David Porubovic
Grandchildren/Great-grandaughter: May & the late Mike Porubovic
Parents: Tanya & Greg Stewart & Lorelie Clark-Gagnon & Rick Jarvis
Grandparents: Sandy & Darryl Jarvis; Nana Graham
Mason Alexander Bingley
Nash William Coutts Parents: Brooke & Gary Coutts
Parents: Tia Crowell & Justin Bingley
Grandparents: Heather & Tom Kehoe
Grandparents: Linda & Dan Bingley Susan & Bruce Crowell
Payton Sachs
Taylor Alberton
Sonny Sachs
Parents: George & Lynn Sachs
Parent: Mindy Sachs
Parents: George & Lynn Sachs
Grandparents: Sue & Rick Doran
Alexander, Emily & Nicole Morrison
Madeline Ohman
Nicklas Ohman
Emily Ohman
Parents: Jillian & Wayne Ohman
Parents: Jillian & Wayne Ohman
Parents: Lori Couch & John Ohman
Michael & Carolyn Truelove
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Kira, Amber & Mitchell Morrison Grandparents: June & Al Morrison
Grandparent: Mary Ohman
National Grandparents Day is September 11, 2011
Claire & Mitchell Rabb Parents: Cheryl & Gary Rabb
Grandparents: Beverly & Gordon Patterson
Hope & Mitchell King Parents: Erin & Rob King
Grandparents: Walter & Marie Gemmill, Jim King
Hunter & Hayden Wenzel Parents: Erin Wenzel & Josh Wenzel
Grandparents: Edward Adrain Great-grandparents: Jean & Earl Darby
John, Eric, Nathan & Alexander Duncan Parents: Melanie & Tom Duncan
Grandparents: Rita & Bill Duncan Beverly & Gordon Patterson
Braelyn & Daynen Buffam Jaden & Haley
Grandparents: Lynn & Terry Buffam
Parents: Rick & Angie White
Grandparents: Norma & Bob Cameron
Alyssa, Nicholas & Gracyn Patterson
Mallory & Libby Alger
Parents: Erica & Graham Patterson
Parents: Rhonda & Kevin Alger
Grandparents: Dianne & Eric Labelle, Beverly & Gordon Patterson
Grandparents: Beverly & Gordon Patterson
David Luke Edwards
Lilly & Cecilia (Cece) Abols
Rocco & Saoirse Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Conner
Parents: Jennifer & Luke Edwards
Parents: Chery & Richard Allan Cindy & Tate Abols
Grandparents: Linda & Tony Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor Zwaney & Joe Molino
Grandparents: Barb & Brian Day Great-grandparents: Ethel & Jack Day
Waylon & Hayley Allan Grandparents: Lois & Bob McKay
September 8, 2011 - THE PERTH COURIER - B11
Jade Angelina Borthwick Cameron James Kirkham Emma Tritton Parents: Tomoko Mori & Nick Tritton
Joyce Kirkham & Mark Tritton
Chloe Mae Kirkham
Parents: Stacey & Jon Kirkham
Parents: Tanya & Andrew Kirkham
Grandparents: Joyce Kirkham & Mark Tritton Darlene & Norman Gorra
Grandparents: Joyce Kirkham & Mark Tritton Sharon & Art Sweeney
Kaia Rae Vandusen Parents: Jenny Neilson & Scott Vandusen
Grandparents: Donna & Eric Vandusn Kate & Glen Neilson
Parents: Ryan Borthwick & Jessie Buffam
Grandparents: Erin & Paul Borthwick Lore & Alf Buffam Great-grandmother: Gert Howard
Blade Noah Desjardine Parent: Stephanie Desjardine
Grandparents: Judy & Bob McLaren Great-grandmothers: Norma McLaren & Evelyn Brown
Summer Sullivan Parents: Kara Turner & Tyler Sullivan
Grandparents: Joy & Peter Sullivan
Braydon Alexander McGonegal Parents: Lisa & Scott McGonegal
Grandparents: Dianne & Lesley White
Kaitlyn Ryann Cardinal Parents: Lori Kendrick & Clint Cardinal
Grandparents: Vivan & Jack Davis Fred Cardinal; Leslie Banks
Happy Peters Parents: Megan & David Peters
Grandparents: Donna & Brian Peters
Aiden Patrick Sikuliaq Angutikuluk Angoo-Ryder Great-grandma: Theresa Crawford
Connor & Ralyn Gardiner Parents: Greg & Michelle Gardiner
Alexis St. Pierre Parents: Jill
Grandparents: Helen & Terry
Grandparents: Deb Gardiner, Allan Gardiner, Shelly & Rick Mowbray
National Grandparents Day is September 11, 2011
Justin Bron, Carlie Bron & Kobie Murphy Lucas Maskell (Bron) in front Parents: Sharon Ward & Jason Bron; Janna Bron & Kelly Murphy; Janna Bron & Brent Maskell
Grandparents: Janice Bron, (Poppa) Leo Hermer, (Opa) John Bron, Clarence Ward & Pearl Ward; Belinda Hatch, Renee & Mike Murphy; Elaine & Reg Maskell
Elizabeth Guy
Sam Corbett, Mason Adams, Simon Cheesman, Skylar Nicholson, Tolsen Nicholson & Logan Adams Emma Cheesman & Hayley Corbett
Parents: Shannon Murray and Paul Guy
Grandparents: Ted Murray Cathy & Howard Harker Terry & Darlene Guy Great-grandparents: Barbara & Charles Murray Rita & Larry Steenburgh
Grandparents: Mary & Peter McNamee
Haley Marando
Luke Marando
Harrison Marando
Abby, Evan, Ivey Blackburn, Emily Ohman & Reid Blackburn
Parents: Dominic Marando (Late Maureen Dowie)
Grandparents: Marlene & Ron Couch
Grandparents: Anne Dowie (Late Louis Dowie)
B12 - THE PERTH COURIER - September 8, 2011
Sara & Adam Loucks Loucks Parents: Julie & Carl Loucks
Grandparents: Joan & James Boothby Gisele & Lynn Loucks
Garrett & Brycen Horne
Tom, Abby & Evan Swallow
Parents: Matt & Stacey Horne
Parents: Chris & Jen Swallow
Grandparents: Bradley & Carol Ann Horne Jim & Adelene McCord
Grandparents: Bradley & Carol Ann Horne Dave & Louise Swallow
Hope & Will Buchanan Parent: Karen Buchanan
Grandparents: Ann & Jim Buchanan Great-grandparents: Joe Publow, Effie & Orville Buchanan
Carson Charles & Chase Murphy Kerr Parents: Deanna & James Kerr
Grandparents: Margaret & Keith Kerr
Olivia & Carter Walker Parents: Annette & Darrell Walker
Grandparents: Tresna & Bob Walker Patty & Don Middleton
Brianne & Brent McHard Parents: Joellen & Paul McHard
Grandparents: Karen Read Roberts & Ed Roberts
Sarah & Emma Hermer Alexander & Justina Snow
Parents: Barb & Dale Hermer
Parents: Susan & Gord Snow
Grandparents: Lynne McGinnis Karen & Dave Rogers
Grandparents: Barb & Bert Snow
National Grandparents Day is September 11, 2011
Maggie & Molly O’Neil Campbell & Davis Billings Parents: Melanie & John O’Neil Mandy & Matthew Billings
Grandparents: Beth & Brian Campbell
29 Grandchildren 17 Great-grandchildren Grandmother: Verna Wheeler & the late Earl Wheeler
Madelyn Somer Estelle Picket Parents: Andrea & Matt Picket
Grandparents: Cyndy & Barry Ferguson Monique & Wayne Picket Great-grandmothers: Mary, Suzanne & Vera
Aliya & Olivia Hinton Parents: Tanya & Tony Hinton
Grandparents: Maxine & Dave Lewis
Ali Evans McClean
Jackson Andrew Bunker
Parents: Lindsay & Toby McClean, Kelly & Noel Bunker
Grandparents: Colleen & Stewart Evans
Kayla & Lucas Smith Parents: Tania & Eugene Smith
Grandparents: Daryl & Ed Smith Louise & Jim Sayeau
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Perth native Thomas Brady was inducted into the Canadian Co-Operative Hall of Fame last month. Brady was the CEO of Gay Lea Foods until his retirement in 1980. “He was a very family-oriented person,” Margie said. “We did a lot as a family. My brother was a very good hockey player; we spent a lot of time in hockey rinks.” Brady built a cottage on Christie Lake where the family spent their summers and where Margie now lives year-round after leaving Toronto. “My parents always brought us back to their roots,” she said. Brady was the CEO of Gay Lea Foods until his retirement in 1980. Margie said while he would have been pleased, she also expects her father would have been a little abashed at the recognition. “He was a much more modest person than myself, so he would probably be a little embarrassed by it,” she said with a laugh.
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Perth’s Thomas Edgar Brady was posthumously inducted into the Canadian Co-operative Hall of Fame last month. Brady received the honour for his work with co-operatives throughout the province, including Gay Lea Foods Cooperative Limited. Brady was the company’s general manager before becoming its chief executive officer. Gay Lea Foods is now the largest dairy co-operative in the province and received a Global Co-Operator Award this year. The company is also on the 2011 list of the Top 100 employers in Canada. Brady was also a member of the Glen Tay Buying Club, the Perth District Cooperative, United Farmers of Ontario and the United Co-operatives of Ontario. His daughter, Margie, said she believes her father inherited his unstoppable work ethic from his parents, who were both farmers in Glen Tay. “I’m assuming he learned from grandma and grandpa,” she said. Brady’s biography, provided by the Canadian Co-Operative Hall of Fame, described him as a man who “devoted his whole working life to Ontario co-operatives, both rural and urban.” “Mr. Brady believed that co-operatives could do more than improve standards of living, he believed co-ops could foster learning, personal development and bridge the gap of understanding between rural and urban Ontario,” the biography stated. It also stated he was instrumental in reviving the co-op movement in the Eastern part of the province. Brady was also a family man, Margie said. Brady and his wife both grew up in large families. He was of nine children and Margie’s mother, who grew up in Dewitt’s Corners, came from a family of eight girls.
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