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PARADE FUN Hundreds of onlookers welcome Santa to town.
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HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE Firefighters were on the scene of a fire in a local trailer park Nov. 29 which destroyed this home. No one was injured, but two pets perished in the blaze.
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Fire tore through a residential trailer in Tay Valley Township last Tuesday, gutting the structure in less than an hour. The fire sent flames high into the sky while grey plumes of smoke poured out of the trailer, drifting toward Hwy. 7 and slowing passing motorists. No one was home at the time of the fire, said Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley fire chief Greg Saunders, however a dog and a cat perished in the blaze. Saunders said the trailer was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived on scene, only seven minutes after the initial call went out at 1:10 p.m. “There was fire coming out of the windows and doors,” he said. “It was fully involved at the time of arrival.” About 24 firefighters responded to the call from the BBDNE Station of Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley Fire Rescue. Saunders said the cause is still unknown, but the house is considered a total loss.
Community Christmas dinner plans underway
A gift from northern Ontario is on display at Matheson House.
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For 27 seven years now, people have been gathering at lunch-time on Christmas Day to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings, and to let an army of volunteers take care of them. This year will be no exception. In the words of one happy patron: “Last year I thoroughly marvelled at your hospitality, generosity and the genuine smiles on all the volunteers at your Christmas dinner at Code’s Mill.” For Christmas 2011, organizers will be repeating this winning formula, with the same venue: Code’s Mill; the same chef: J.J. Stewart of Fiddleheads, and the same wonderful musicians; plus another added attraction. Members of the Rideau Arts Council will be
GIFT OF FOOD The Perth Jr. B Blue Wings team up to build a mountain to benefit a local food bank.
attending to capture the human side of the event. Because Christmas Day is on a Sunday this year, there will be a delay in the start time by a half-hour, with the banquet hall open at 11.30 a.m. for appetizers and entertainment, with the main meal commencing at 12.30 p.m. “This will give a chance for people to come from church services and still enjoy the lunch,” says John Miller who, for at least 20 years, has been its chief organizer. “We are expecting at least 200 people at the hall this year, plus we will be delivering Christmas meals to another 70 to people not able to attend at the hall itself or those who have the misfortune to need to work on
Christmas Day,” said David Allcock, this year’s leader. “There is no charge, so none of this would be possible if it were not for the incredible generosity of the businesses in Perth and for our legendary volunteers who will be there with their genuine smiles. Our town may not be the biggest Perth in the world, but it’s the one with the biggest heart.” If you are interested in more information, attending, volunteering, would like a meal delivered or need transportation to or from the hall, please call 613-264-0123 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays or 613-267-4060 at any other time. Submitted by David Allcock
Many candidates seek Lanark County warden post
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Second man dies after car crash
A new warden for Lanark County is set to be chosen as the year draws to a close. The inaugural meeting of the county is on the schedule for Dec. 13, at which time a warden will be voted in and welcomed to the helm of the county horseshoe. But the race for warden this year may be historical when thinking of the number of possible candidates. So far, four councillors have shown interest in putting their names in the ring for the coveted spot. Current warden, Sharon Mousseau, who is also deputy reeve of Beckwith Township, said she plans on putting her name in again. John Gemmell, deputy mayor of the Town of Perth has also shown interest in running for the warden’s chair. Keith Kerr, reeve of Tay Valley Township and Ed Sonnenburg, deputy mayor of the
The second man involved in a fatal crash that killed Christopher Curran, 47, of Lanark Highlands on Nov. 27 near Perth succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Ronald Cooper, 35, died in hospital, according to Lanark OPP in a press release issued Nov. 28. The Mazda hatchback, driven by Cooper, was going west on Drummond Concession 7 when he crashed into the GMC pickup truck, driven by Curran, who was travelling south on Hwy. 511. There were no passengers in either vehicle. Police were called to the scene at 7:17 p.m. Sunday night. Hwy. 511 was closed until 3 a.m. on Monday and Drummond Concession 7 between Hwy. 511 and Harper Road was reopened the next day. The investigation continues in conjunction with the Provincial Coroner’s Office.
Town of Carleton Place, are also interested in the seat. Cathie Ritchie, director of clerks’ services for the county, said at last week’s council meeting that a review of procedure is needed in the event of a tie. She gave a report to councillors outlining options should candidates receive an equal number of votes for the warden’s chair. “It became evident there will be multiple candidates for warden this year, which could result in a tie,” she told councillors. Ritchie said the main purpose of the report was to discuss various scenarios and options prior to the inaugural meeting next Tuesday. “I read the procedural bylaw and it doesn’t account for situations where there is a tie,” she said She noted that she decided to consult with council because the vote is ultimately the councillors’ decision. See ‘WARDEN’, page 3
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CHRISTMAS
Santa Claus Parade PERTH – This year’s Santa Claus Parade in Perth celebrated the magic of Disney, with countless pirate and princess floats in abundance along the parade route. Service and sports clubs and area businesses not only touched on Disney movies from Mulan to Snow White to Pirates
of the Caribbean, there were countless candy canes handed out to the good girls and boys lining the streets as the parade went by, all leading up to the man of the moment, Santa Claus, on Saturday, Dec. 3. Photos and text by Desmond Devoy
The kids from Drummond Central School went all out with a brightly lit and costumed float that turned night into day.
And of course, bringing up the rear, was Santa and Mrs. Claus.
The family from The Incredibles AND The Cat in the Hat share a spot, and a wave, on the float of Westport Veterinary Services.
The Perth Citizens Band borrowed from Cape Breton’s Men of the Deep for a practical reason – using mini-miner helmets to see their sheet music as they performed seasonal music along the parade route. Everyone who was wearing a kilt in the parade was pulling along a car to show their support for the MS Society/Lanark Mutual Insurance Perth Kilt Run.
It wouldn’t be a Disney parade without a real life princess and her lady in waiting, both sitting on the Eaton float.
Making sure that the parade ended before midnight, and that none of the floats turned Mrs. Braveheart proudly waves her sword through the roof window of the MS Society/La- back in to pumpkins, from the movie Cinderella, the Fairy God Mother was on hand for nark Mutual Insurance Perth Kilt Run car, being pulled along by volunteers. the evening, wand in hand.
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Arraignment hearing Jan. 3 STAFF The Perth woman facing child pornography charges is scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment hearing on Jan. 3.
Bridget Theobald, 31, was charged with two counts of possessing child pornography, one count of making available child pornography and accessing child pornography on Sept. 26.
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MAN ARRESTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANT
Kennedy Snaith plays a tune while Alzheimer Society of Lanark County executive director, Louise Noble, looks on during the Society’s Christmas social last Tuesday.
While on general patrol on Dec. 3, at approximately 3 p.m. police observed a 60- year-old Perth male on Gore Street. The male was arrested on an outstanding warrant for criminal harassment, three counts of breach of probation and two counts of breach of prohibition order. He is being held for a bail hearing.
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SMITHS FALLS MAN ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING At approximately 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 3 police attended a minor motor vehicle collision on Craig Street.
A 61-year-old Smiths Falls male was charged with driving a motor vehicle with over 80 mg. of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and drive motor vehicle while suspended. He will appear in court on Dec. 19. There were no injuries. RIDE PROGRAM IN EFFECT On the evening of Dec. 2, Perth police officers conducted a R.I.D.E. program at various locations throughout the town over a number of hours and 280 vehicles were stopped. One Highway Traffic Act warning was issued, one Liquor Licence Act warning was issued and one roadside test was conducted registering a pass.
Warden’s race heats up KASSINA RYDER
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Guest speakers from the Occupy Ottawa movement are coming to Perth on Sunday to talk about the movement and their experiences, says organizer Joe Cowen. Cowen said the Meet the Occupation event will give people an opportunity to have questions answered directly by those involved in the movement. “We’re creating a dialogue between the community and active members,” he said. The event is open to everyone and Cowen said he encourages people who don’t support the movement to come out and share their thoughts as well. He said he is hoping for a lively debate, but also said participants need to be respectful. “Keep in mind, it’s going to be a heated conversation,” he said. Cowen said he wanted to bring speakers actively involved with Occupy Ottawa to Perth to help people understand why demonstrations are taking place around the world. He said he believes the corporate media has been “completely biased” in its coverage of the demonstrations and the event will help dispel myths. It will also provide information to those who find themselves too busy to keep up with current
events, but want to know more. “The way our lives are structured, a lot of the time we don’t have time for the news,” he said. Occupy Ottawa stems from the Occupy Wall Street demonstration initiated by the Canadianbased Adbusters Foundation, publisher of Adbuster Magazine. Participants are protesting a variety of issues, including corporate influence on government and the widening gap between the rich and the rest of the population, otherwise known as the “99 per cent.” The first demonstration began on Sept. 17 in Zucotti Park in the Wall Street financial district of New York City. Since then, demonstrations have taken place in cities around the globe. Cowen said the demonstrations give voice to millions of people who want change. “The list of who is involved in the 99 per cent goes on and on and on,” he said. Cowen said as a resident of Perth and a member of the movement, he felt it was important to try to bring information directly to community members. “I absolutely love Perth, this is my hometown,” he said. Cowen said he estimates eight guest speakers will participate. Meet the Occupation will take place at O’Reilly’s Pub from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 11.
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Citizens’ Band hosts concert The Perth Citizens’ Band, Canada’s oldest continuing band, will be holding its annual Christmas concert on Tuesday Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in St. James Anglican Church, located at the corner of Drummond and Harvey Street, Perth. The concert continues the long tradition of a Christmas concert in this church started by the band in the mid-1920s. The concert will feature a variety of
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands will hold a Public Meeting in order to consider an amendment to Development Charges By-Law 2009-1000 on the following date: Date: Thursday, December 15th, 2011 NOTE: DATE CORRECTION Time: 7:00 p.m. Location: Municipal Office Council Chambers 75 George Street, Lanark PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Council has prepared a draft by-law which will apply to new development throughout the municipality. Development charges will be imposed on new development which increases the need for municipal services such as roads, fire protection, recreation and library services. Development charges are normally collected at the time a building permit is issued. The amendment to the existing development charges by-law will reduce the residential charge from $2865.41 to $2000.00 and will be valid until October 27th, 2014. Further amendments to By-Law 2009-1000, include the elimination of development charges on non-residential development and re-development of all buildings. Nonresidential development includes commercial, industrial, and farm buildings. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-Law 2009-1000. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION related to the proposed amendment to the Development Charges By-Law 20091000 is available during regular office hours at the Municipal Office. Dated at the Township of Lanark Highlands this 3rd day of November, 2011. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Ross Trimble, Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk 75 George St., Lanark, ON, K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 222 • F: 613-259-2291 • E: rtrimble@lanarkhighlands.ca • www.lanarkhighlands.ca
NOTICE Snow Removal 2011/12 The Township of Lanark Highlands will not be responsible for damages to mailboxes, newspaper boxes or parked vehicles where the said boxes or vehicles interfere with the snowploughing of Township roads. Parking of vehicles on Township roads and village streets from 12:00 midnight to 7:00 a.m. will not be permitted from Nov. 15, 2011 to Apr. 15, 2012. The Prohibition of parking applies to the entire road right-of-way, normally 10m (33’) from the centre of the road. It is an offence under the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to push snow onto or
popular and sacred Christmas music from over the years. The guests this year will be Perth town crier, Brent McLaren, and local vocal group Oddities, which has been performing in the Perth area for close to 18 years. Admission is $5 per person or $10 for families at the door. Visit www.perthband.ca or phone 613-256-4221. Submitted by the Perth Citizens’ Band.
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From the front Peter Wagland, chief administrative officer of Lanark County, said the situation of having four councillors vie for the warden’s seat is unprecedented in recent years. The November meeting was the last council meeting before the inaugural meeting next week, incumbent Mousseau said she believes it has been a good year for the county. She said that it being the first year of a fouryear term of municipal council brought new faces to the coun-
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Czech Boys’ Choir bring tradition, flavour to Perth CATHY JAMES Without snow on the ground, it hasn’t felt as though the Christmas season has officially launched. That was until the Czech Boys’ Choir arrived to town. Last Thursday, the Perth Performing Arts Committee hosted another calibre event, welcoming the Czech Boys’ Choir to the Mason Theatre at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute. Arriving from the City of Hradec Kralove in North Bohemia, the Czech Boys’ Choir maintains the famous traditions of boy-choir singing in the Czech territory as it began in the 13th
century with the first boys’ choir in Prague. Prior to Thursday’s performance, the choir performed for Perth and area students. One nine-year-old Stewart School student was impressed with their talent. “They were the best singers I’ve ever heard in my entire life,” he said. “It was epic,” added his friend. Following their student performance, the choir got a taste of Perth, touring the town before preparing for their evening performance. Current artistic director, Jakub Martinec, began singing
as a child with the first boys’ choir established in the region by Jiri and Kveta Skopal in 1982. He led the boys as conductor on Thursday evening, accompanied by pianist Martin Fisl. With more than 35 boys on the roster, the performers brought an infectious energy to stage. The boys presented an amazing musical performance with humour laced throughout their narrative segments and choreography. Dressed in traditional folk costume, the choir launched the evening with traditional Czech music, providing the audience with history lessons about their country’s traditions and com-
posers. Following the intermission, they opened with Ave Maria, which was an obvious crowd favourite. It was then beginning to feel a lot like Christmas as the boys ‘travelled’ the world, performing a range of popular Christmas tunes originating in countries including Britain, Spain and Germany. The Czech Boys’ Choir members demonstrated maturity and professionalism on stage. Their collaboration has been hailed as one of the best choirs across Europe, and it’s easy to see how they earned that reputation. It was, most certainly, an ‘epic’ performance.
UPCOMING PPAC PERFORMANCES PPAC announced an addition to the 2012 line-up. Welcoming ‘Canada’s Country Gentleman’ Tommy Hunter to Perth March 9. Hunter’s concert is part of his final cross-country tour, and PPAC is excited to bring his talent to town for one last show. Singer David Myles arrives in Perth March 23 and the season wraps up with Lunch at Allen’s on April 13. PPAC tickets make great stocking stuffers! To purchase tickets or to find out more concert information, visit PPAC’s website at perthpac.org.
Perth Polar Bear Plunge for the Stewart Park Festival Preparation for the 19th annual Polar Bear Plunge is in full swing, as this year’s recipient, the Stewart Park Festival, prepare to make this the biggest and best plunge yet. The plunge, which takes place on the morning of Jan. 1 each year, has already raised over $180,000 for community groups. The Stewart Park Festival is one of the biggest events of the year on the Perth calendar, with some 20,000 people attending. Its popularity comes from the amazing setting, the great core of volunteers, spectacular music, fascinating workshops, and the fact that it is a free festival. However, finding the money to keep it going is a major challenge, so being named the 2012 plunge recipient is an incredible opportunity for the Festival. There are a few new things this year that will hopefully encourage folks to plunge, pledge or just show up and support the hardy souls opting to start the New Year off in a particularly refreshing way. Polar Bear Pete, the new mascot, will be making the plunge and making appearances at the Festival of Lights and the Santa Claus Parade. There will be some great live music the morning of the plunge to get people in the spirit. Plungers are encouraged to come as their
favourite musician, although you might want to be prepared to shed most of the costume just before plunging. There will have prizes for anyone jumping in costume, as well as prizes for anyone raising more than $500 in pledges. This year, there is a grand prize for the person with the most pledges – a $100 gift certificate from The Stone Cellar and a series subscription for two for Songs from the Valley, a series of three concerts beginning in February (value $70). Another new option is we now have an on-line pledge option, which allows plungers to easily tap into friends and family that are not in this area. That feature, as well as information and pledge forms, can be found at www.perthpolarbearplunge.ca. Pledge forms can also be found at the Perth Courier, the Perth Chamber of Commerce and The Beer Store. In the coming weeks, we will profile some interesting plungers and group challenges, and keeping you posted on other developments. For more information, please contact Alfred Von Mirbach at 613-267-4829 or alfred@ecoperth.on.ca. And if you know you are plunging, please let him know. Submitted by the Perth Polar Bear Plunge committee.
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THINK HE’S BUYING IT? Cameron Clark and Liam Mansfield react during the Perth Academy of Musical Theatre’s production of Guys and Dolls. The show ran Dec. 1 through 3 at the Myriad Centre for the Arts. The Academy is also putting on Glee on Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec.10 at 7:30 p.m.
Sinclair comes to MERA Fresh from her winning the 2011 Canadian Aboriginal Music Award for Best Folk Acoustic Album, Phyllis Sinclair will be performing her heartfelt and powerful songs at the MERA Schoolhouse in McDonalds Corners at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Tickets at the door will be $15. After a long career in journalism, CBC Radio and the federal government, Sinclair has followed her lifelong passion for music and songwriting and has just released her third CD, to glowing reviews. In the album, Dreams of the Washerwomen, Sinclair pays tribute to single parents, like her own mother and grandmother, who worked hard to make their
dreams for their children come true. She attributes her sound and writing style to her grandmother who sang in soft ululation at bedtime, and who would often thrill with spell-binding tales. The CD is this culmination of creativity, struggle and culture that has created a sound and delivery that is both rich and compassionate. Sinclair’s distinction lies in the rendering of diverse stories told through visually captivating lyrics that leave audiences gratified. For further information, please contact Tom Shoebridge at tomgloria@storm.ca or 613259-2452. Submitted by MERA.
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PARADING AROUND TOWN YAK participants were putting the finishing touches on their float on Friday in preparation for the Perth Santa Claus parade last weekend. The YAK Alice in Wonderland float was in partnership with the Municipal Drug Strategy and also had donations from RONA, CPAA Thrift Store and the Myriad Theatre. Pictured here is Cole Massey, Lance Bigras, Travis Rochon, Nicolas Murphy, Gillian Wynn-Lawson, Sabrina Asselstine, Adam Hamill and Nikki Styler.
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Gifts of the North at Matheson House Exhibit features the special characters of life in Northwestern Ontario
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Janet MacDonald Hannam knows what it takes to make art come alive. Her Gifts of the North exhibit at Perth’s Matheson House Museum is made from materials so full of life, some of them need to be watered regularly. “They have real moss growing on them,” MacDonald Hannam said. “The beards and hair need to be spritzed.” MacDonald Hannam lives in Thunder Bay, Ont. In a little studio in the city called Ready to Pretend, she creates figures that reflect the lifeblood of the place she loves and calls home. “I firmly believe there is a geographical home for everybody, where you feel absolutely at home, and for me, Thunder Bay is one of those places,” she said. “I wanted to do something to reflect a part of Canada that I think is very invisible.” There are 18 unique sculptures on display and each one represents life in Northern Ontario, from First Nations legends to the discovery of the largest silver deposit in history. MacDonald Hannam said her exhibit aims to educate people about northwestern Ontario; an area she says, too few people know about. “You really don’t know what’s going on north of Superior,” she said. One of the most prominent figures she created is named Boreal. Standing one metre tall with a beard and hair made of living moss, he represents the Canadian Shield, the floor of the Boreal forest and “floaters”; boulders deposited throughout the area after the last ice age dragged them to their current location. “The Boreal forest is the lungs of Canada, the lungs of North America,” said MacDonald Hannam. Other figures include Warrior, a sculpture representing birds of the forest floor such as the Spruce grouse that often surprise hikers by appearing out of nowhere while protecting their nests. MacDonald Hannam moved to Thunder Bay with her husband and young family 22 years ago. “Everybody knows everybody and they watch out for each other’s kids and the surrounding area is beautiful,” she said. “Once I got there, I found so much more and that’s what’s reflected in the Gifts of the North.” While MacDonald Hannam grew up in the Toronto area, her family has had a cottage on Mississippi Lake for years.
Her mother, Mary Young, lives in Perth and is an avid quilter whose work has appeared in quilt shows in the region. MacDonald Hannam said the project allowed her to use skills taught to her by her mother, grandmother and other influential people in her life. It took four years to complete the entire project. “I wanted to show people the kind of environment that isn’t very prominent anymore, where you can really get away and be on your own with the elements,” she said. “My goal starting out was to celebrate where I am and where my children have decided to stay and make their home.” MacDonald Hannam obtained a grant from the Ontario Arts Council for the project and received another grant from the Thunder Bay Art Gallery to travel with the exhibit. She doesn’t charge an artist’s fee and revenue generated through admission prices or the sale of her books and CDs go directly back to the museum or gallery hosting the exhibit. Books and a CD containing the stories and photographs of the exhibit and Northwestern Ontario are available for sale.
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Artist Janet MacDonald Hannam stands with Warrior, one of the 18 figures on display as part of her Gifts of the North Exhibit at Perth’s Matheson House Museum. The exhibit will be on display until the end of February.
EXHIBIT ON UNTIL FEBRUARY MacDonald Hannam is always looking for more galleries and museums to act as hosts, she added. Gifts of the North visited Almonte, Belleville and Picton before stopping in Perth. MacDonald Hannam said she and Karen Rennie, Matheson House Museum’s heritage manager, worked together at the Joseph Schneider Haus Museum and Gallery in Kitchener, which is how the exhibit came to be in Perth. Museum staff have learned about the exhibit and are able to explain each piece, she said. “It’s very magical. Everything has a face,” she added. “It has a story to tell.” MacDonald Hannam said she encourages people to check out each piece, some of which are on bases that rotate. Visitors are asked to wear a white glove – provided by the museum – before touching any of the pieeces. The exhibit will be on display at the Matheson House Museum until Feb. 28. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kassina Ryder photo Monday to Friday, and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. It will be closed from Dec. 24 to This sculpture, Heritage, illustrates a relationship between two cultures Dec.28. as a little First Nations girl teaches beadwork to her friend.
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xpelling students for bullying is not going to solve the problem. Addressing the issues behind the bullying should be the place to start. A recent Accepting Schools Act introduced by Premier Dalton McGuinty seems like the government is taking a stand against bullying in schools, but will it really help control the underlying issues – or the alarming number of youth suicide? Self acceptance, respect and understanding are some of the tools our young people need to develop to survive in the world. This isn’t taught by expelling them for sending hateful text messages, or bullying each other online through social media like Facebook. The bill proposes to directly address bullying of all kinds, including bullying related to gender identity and sexual orientation as well as race, ancestry, colour, religion, and disability. This proposal will support the role of Gay Straight Alliance organizations at the school level and provide teachers with training and resources related to the early intervention. The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario president Sam Hammond says he believes that by creating legal obligations for school boards to address bullying prevention, intervention, education and discipline – up to and including expulsion of a student – the bill builds on current policy established by the Safe Schools Act. It also shows the government is serious about ending bullying and that it is a shared responsibility among school boards, staff, students and parents. What would happen if we actually delved deeper into the issues that cause the problems — like how the Lanark County Community Justice System works? Expelling won’t solve issues... tackling underlying problems and doing a little community justice may be a better place to start.
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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. Joan Koeller correctly identified St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery on North Street as the location of last week’s landmark. This week’s landmark can be found near a place where the sick go to get healthy.
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Aligning my chakras
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y chakras are out of alignment. What does that mean exactly? As a child, I was attracted to pretty rocks. I would often be in the middle of the driveway or a muddy garden hunting for rocks that caught the light just right. Somewhat like a crow, things that sparkle draw me in like a vortex. Maybe that’s why I like chrome… especially on a Harley – driven by a big, bald biker dude. (I’m wandering.) So, I was covering some weekend craft shows recently where local artists had some creative pieces on display. I found myself drawn to the pretty rocks again. Keychains, earrings, necklaces… lots of different things. But these were not just ordinary rocks with cool colours. Gemstone creations by a local artisan had me entranced for awhile. She’s a practitioner Quantum Touch. In her words: “It is a mode of energy that uses visualization, breathing techniques and light positioning of our hands to heighten our life force/energies to their highest frequency at that time. “When working with someone, their energies will entrain to the highest that they can be for them at that time. When our bodies are at their ‘best’ they will heal themselves. Bones can shift, aches diminish, help with posture, walking can become something to be enjoyed again rather than chore, headaches fade, emotional struggles and
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WEIR Underwood Chronicles anxiety can be lessened, etc. Your body will do the work; the practitioner simply holds a high frequency with loving intention. There was something about the stories behind the rocks that had me asking even more questions.” She makes chakra wands – and other cool stuff – and wraps them in silver or copper wire. You can hang it, clip it, carry it in your pocket, or tuck it under your pillow at night. It’s to help align your chakras. According to Reiki practitioners who use this method of healing, chakras are like wheels and represent the seven power centres of our energy system. Chakras work like taps or valves that control the flow of energy
through us. The way they work is a reflection of the choices we make and how we live our lives on a daily basis. From the top, the chakras are: Crown – inspiration, beauty and creativity, and is represented by a crystal quartz; Third Eye – intuition, mysticism, understanding, and on my wand there is an amethyst; Throat – communication, knowledge, health and decision; soladite or turquoise is the stone of choice; Heart – balance, love and self control and is represented by rose quartz, jade, aventurine, or malachite; Solar – wisdom, clarity and self-esteem and the crystals can be golden jade, citrine, sunstone; Sacral – happiness, confidence and resourcefulness, and the crystals can be carnelian or amber; and, Base – signifies vitality, courage and self confidence and is represented by red jasper or hematite. Colour representation is sometimes enough when dealing with chakras; others say that with the correct stone it can make the healing connection stronger. There are so many variations of gems for each chakra that you can go with your own instincts. Thanks to this local artist’s talent and my new chakra wand, I’m starting to feel a bit more aligned already.
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am working on a new sign for my front door. See, lately everyone and their dog is coming to my door around suppertime and asking to see things related to my basement. (Except for the Pop Tart girls I wrote about a few weeks ago, who were more interested in my toaster.) I am beginning to think a team of undercover agents is conspiring to recover buried treasure in my basement. It’s a very old house, and part of the basement is quite… um… rustic, which is what happened when pioneers met bedrock. I suspect the soil is too thin for a buried treasure, though. Nevertheless, these people keep trying. They show up under various company names and pretend to care about my health and how much I am paying for things. They want to check my furnace or my water heater or my vents or my pipes or for carbon monoxide. They want to see my gas bill or hydro bill. They all have very nice name tags and vests or shirts and badges and clipboards. They look very officious. Sometimes they also look bored. When I open the door and give them the old stink eye because usually I am making supper, it’s a bit like looking in the mirror – they give their spiel and I say “Nothankyougoodbye” and I think we all know we are getting really tired of this routine. Of course they look professional and officious, as stated above, while I show up at the door with crazy hair and bags under my eyes and boisterous kids in the background – so that
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Past Deadline whole “looking in the mirror” thing probably only applies to how we feel, not how we look. I’m sure I have mentioned before about how I actually got sucked into one of those fixedrate energy deals one time. It was quite a few years ago and it was the first time one of them had shown up at my door. He was really good – he had a polished routine and it was in the midst of a big media blitz about an energy crisis and I nodded and listened and signed. He hadn’t been gone more than two minutes before my gut kicked me hard in the… uh… gut and said, “You moron. You shouldn’t have done that.” I called Groom-boy and my dad and everyone said, “You moron. You shouldn’t have done that.” They used different words, though. We extracted ourselves from the contract within hours of me signing it. Needless to say, I am now suspicious to the point I won’t even
entertain the spiel beyond one sentence. I go for the pre-emptive strike. If I am unhappy with the furnace or water heater or vents or pipes or carbon monoxide detectors or energy bills, I would rather go looking for a solution than do business at the door. Except when it comes to Girl Guide cookies, of course. For the rest, it is seriously getting to the point that whenever the front doorbell rings, I hesitate to answer it because someone is usually trying to sell me something. And if they are not trying to sell me something, they are preaching religious gloom and doom. Does this happen in the country or is it a town phenomenon? More importantly, if I moved to the country, would I still be able to get Girl Guide cookies? So now I have to decide what sign to put on the door. Those little “No Soliciting” plaques are quite attractive and make the point, but are largely ignored, I think. How about: “If you want to see my furnace, water heater, vents, pipes, carbon monoxide detectors or energy bills, forget it. Go away.” Too wordy? We could try: “If you are here regarding anything to do with my basement or energy bills, go away.” Or a slight variation: “My basement appliances and their associated bills are not available for viewing.” Or: “The answer is ‘no,’ so don’t bother ringing the bell. (Girl Guides excepted).” Maybe I should just put a picture of me with my crazy hair and stink eye above the doorbell. That could be a better deterrent than a mean guard dog.
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OP/ED
The grocery store idler
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So what’s the right answer for respecting the bylaw while also needing to warm up your car? While the grocery store idler was most certainly negating the bylaw requirements, common sense should come into play when it comes to warming up a vehicle, particularly for safety purposes. There’s no need to let it run for 20 minutes, but you also want to ensure it has been cleared of ice and snow. And, if you’re concerned about your neighbour’s idling habits, try to mind your own beeswax or at least approach the situation with respect and common sense.
The annual Perth Polar Bear Plunge takes place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Perth on New Year’s Day. Each year a charity is selected as the plunge’s recipient, and participants get funded for jumping into the cold water. Since its first year in 1994, the Perth Polar Bear Plunge has raised more than $185,000 for local charities and initiatives. The proceeds for the 2012 plunge will go toward the free music festival, which takes place just up the riverbank from the plunge. If you want to support the Stewart Park Festival, or just feel like taking a dip in the Tay in 2012, you can contact Jeanette Buker at 613-812-0400 or visit its website at perthpolarbearplunge. ca.
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POLAR BEAR PLUNGE GOES MUSICAL It’s hard to believe in only three weeks’ time, we’ll be privy to witness the few and the brave launch themselves into the Tay River – all in the name of the Stewart Park Festival.
BLOCK PARENTS My good friend JC (John Clement) sent me a note following the last column inquiring about Perth’s Block Parenting
history. Apparently JC was part of Perth’s Block Parent chapter. The Perth group had several ‘safe’ homes for children throughout the town and they hosted a few events to promote the organization. In fact, they were the brains behind the Farrell Hall’s Halloween Haunted Party. After several years, the Block Parent program slowly fizzled and they were not able to keep up a good inventory of proper parents, so they shut down their program. Thanks for the note, JC. WALKS WITH TUX Last Saturday, Tux and I wandered past the Perth and District Food Bank and it was buzzing with activity. Staff and volunteers hosted an open house to showcase the centre’s new programs, which will be on offer in the New Year including afterschool groups and community meals. The food bank remains a food supplier for families in need, but these programs also demonstrate its commitment to providing resources to the community. Helping to support the initiative is beloved chef, Judy Dempsey. If you want to volunteer or learn more about the programs, visit its website at perthfoodbank.com.
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ast week, I parked my car in the grocery store parking lot. Don’t worry; this story builds up. As I got out of the car, I realized the truck beside me was still running, but with no one inside. Minding my own beeswax, I headed into the store to pick up a few things. When I returned to my car 15 minutes later, I saw the truck was still there – and running. See? I told you this story would get more exciting! I wouldn’t call myself an environmentalist, nor would I ever try to police such a situation – unlike one Perth woman who, last winter, knocked on her neighbour’s door to tell him to stop running his car in order for it to warm up. With the Town of Perth implementing its anti-idling bylaw this past June, we face the first winter with the enforcement in effect. While the bylaw will not apply to vehicles stopped in traffic or at railways crossings, it will be enforced for vehicles in parking spaces, parking lots and driveways. Drivers caught idling will be handed an $8 fine. Town councillors were initially concerned about enforcing the bylaw, but it at least brings awareness and education to the matter.
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Municipal Connection The Facts about Holiday Safety
www.perth.ca Matheson House Museum Matheson House, home of the Perth Museum, presents a Magical Candlelight Evening! Thursday, December 22nd, 2011 beginning at 7pm. Tickets are $10 each. Step back in time at the Matheson House as costumed guides take you through the historic home on a cold December evening. Guests will listen in on what is happening in Perth in the 1920’s as the Matheson family gets ready for the holiday season. Warm cider and cookies will round out the tour in the historic 1840’s kitchen. Call 613-267-1947 to reserve your tickets today. The Museum is open daily, 10am to 4:30pm, and until noon on December 24th. Staff invite you to enjoy Dates December December December December December
Father Christmas, Artist Janet Hannam and Shelley McLaren enjoy the “Gifts of the North” exhibition, which continues until February, 2012. the beautifully decorated Matheson House and the “Gifts of the North” exhibition. Please see the table below for Christmas operating hours. Operating Times 10am to 4:30pm 10am to 12 Noon CLOSED 10am to 4:30pm CLOSED
1st to 23rd 24th 25th to 28th 29th and 30th 31st to January 2nd
Perth & District Indoor Pool Christmas Schedule The Perth & District Indoor Pool has a number of free public swims planned over the holiday season. Please see the table below for dates and times, as well as Pool closures, and check the Town’s website at www.perth.ca for the Fall programming schedule. DATE Saturday, December 24th to Monday, December 26th Tuesday, December 27th
Wednesday, December 28th Thursday, December 29th
Friday, December 30th
Saturday, December 31st to Monday, January 2nd Tuesday, January 3rd to Thursday, January 5th Friday, January 6th to Sunday, January 8th Tuesday, January 10th, Thursday, January 12th and Saturday January 14th
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12-1pm 1-3pm
Lane Swim FREE Public Swim sponsored by Cobra Pools & Spas Aquafit Aquafit Lane Swim FREE Public Swim (pending) Lane Swim FREE Public Swim sponsored by Barnabe’s YIG Aquafit Aquafit Lane Swim FREE Public Swim sponsored by Subway CLOSED
3-4pm 11am-12pm 12-1pm 1-3pm 12-1pm 1-3pm 3-4pm 11am-12pm 12-1pm 1-3pm
Regular Programming MIKE BROWN SWIM MEET Winter 2012 Public Swim Lessons begin
Winter 2012 lessons session registration is now open and free child assessments will be held on December 10th from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. and December 12th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
The Perth Fire Department would like to wish all citizens a safe and happy holiday season. Ontario statistics indicate that fire deaths traditionally rise over the holiday season. We provide the following key messages to help keep the holidays a happy time of year. • Ensure smoke alarms are installed on every level of your home and test them often to make sure they are in working order. • Do winter conditions impede your Home Escape Plan? Make sure that all access routes from your home are kept free from ice and snow accumulations. • Christmas trees are very combustible: o Cut one or two inches from the base of the tree when you get it home and place the tree securely in a large reservoir-type stand that has a water receptacle to keep the bottom of the tree submerged in water o Add water each day, always keeping the water level of the reservoir above the cut o Keep the tree away from candles, fireplaces, heating vents, radiators, television sets, or other sources of heat o Make sure your tree doesn’t block exits o Discard the tree before it begins to turn brown or dry out. • Check all sets of lights before putting them up. Discard any sets that are damaged or worn. • Ensure all light strings, extension cords, or electric ornaments bear the CSA or ULC logo, approving them for use within Canada. • Use decorations that are flame-resistant or noncombustible. • Turn light strings off before you go to bed and when you leave the house. • Stay in the kitchen when cooking and keep clutter away from the stovetop. • Alcohol and fire are a dangerous mix. Don’t attempt to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. If you require more information contact the Perth Fire Department at 613-267-5574.
Household Environmental Survey: Reminder Residents should note that the door-to-door Environmental Survey is ongoing. Homeowners and residents in some parts of town have received a letter from the Town of Perth regarding the survey, which is continuing into the first week of December. Environmental Services Department staff members will be surveying homeowners regarding sump pump and roof drain flows. These municipal staff members
will be clearly identified and will have approved municipal badges. If you do not wish to participate in this voluntary program you may decline the survey at any time. If you have questions about the program contact Grant Machan, Director of Environmental Services at 613267-3311 extension 2233.
Garbage/Recycling Two-Year Schedule The Garbage and Recycling Schedule for 2012 is found on the reverse of the 2011 schedule which residents received last year. This year, pick-up dates should not be affected by the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Bridge Reconstruction Update Due to its reconstruction, the green bridge in Stewart Park will be closed to pedestrian traffic until approximately January 1st, 2012. Updates will follow in subsequent editions of the Municipal Connection.
Parking in the Town of Perth The Town of Perth offers a complimentary parking program courtesy of the Downtown Perth Business Improvement Area, which allows free parking for two consecutive hours within a five hour period on downtown streets. If you feel you would like to browse the Town for a longer period of time, municipal parking lots are convenient and inexpensive to use. Rates are 50 cents per half hour or $1.00 per hour. For those who use the municipal parking lots on a regular basis, monthly passes are available for a fee of $50.00 per calendar month. Please be aware that there is a limit on the number of passes that can be issued for the Basin and Wilson Street parking lots. Beginning in January 2012 an annual parking pass is also available. A fee of $550.00 will allow parking for a period of twelve consecutive months. Please allow a 24-hour turnaround time for annual pass requests. If an annual pass is no longer required a refund will be made at the rate of $50.00 per complete unused month less a $50.00 administration fee. Further details may be obtained by inquiring at the Town Hall, front reception counter.
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COMMUNITY
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS ON PERTH STUDIO TOUR
Photos by Dave Pringle
One of eight beautiful homes on display during the Canadian Federation of University Women Perth & District House Tour last weekend.
To the left, this classic holiday character greeted visitors at a Gore Street residence. Right, Heide Gibbs had a toasty fire going in a lovely old stone house.
Catherine Leitch, Barbara Shepherd, and Gisela Aston welcome visitors to one of the beautiful houses on display during the Canadian Federation of University Women Perth and District House Tour last weekend in Perth. Eight unique homes were decked out for the festive season and on display at this hugely successful event. Funds raised go towards supporting higher education for women and young girls, local libraries, and children’s reading programs.
IN THE NICK OF TIME Cheryl Lynn Sinfield stands beside her table at the Nick of Time Craft Show at McMartin House on Dec. 3. Sinfield had a variety of items for sale, including sculptures and faerie doors and houses.
Ontario Shake N’ Tile, Ontario’s most trusted metal roofing specialist is looking for homes in your area that need a new roof and never want to roof again. We offer the beauty and elegance of a natural wood shake roof with the durability and unmatched performance of metal. It comes with a lifetime, transferable Warranty against: wind, rain, snow, moss, hail and tree resin. This beautiful roof is being introduced to your local market now.
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If you participate in our Display Home Program, we will reduce our already competitive pricing and make it worth your while to investigate the many benefits of our roof. You must book your job within 10 days of this advertisement. Low payment, 100% financing available, O.A.C.
Contact us at: 1702 9th Line Beckwith RR#2, Carleton Place, ON • K7C 3P2 General Inquiries: 613-257-1539 or 1-800-535-4532 (613 area code) Public Works: 613-257-1810 or 1-800-535-4534 (613 area code) cmoyle@twp.beckwith.on.ca
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SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2011 The Meeting Dates are as follows: Tuesday December 13th Tuesday December 13th Monday December 19th
6:00 PM Immed. Following 7:00 PM
Public Works Finance Planning
Councillor Tim Campbell Councillor Faye Campbell 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
CHRISTMAS OFFICE HOURS
The Beckwith Township Office will be closed: Friday, December 23rd, 2011 at noon and will re-open Monday, January 2nd, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
Photo by Ted Dyke The person in the picture is a local cancer survivor who volunteered his time.
OBSTACLES ON PUBLIC ROADS
Give the gift of a drive this holiday season
Public Works requests that ratepayers please do not place basketball equipment or any other obstacles on public roads. The Township will not be responsible for any damage occurring because of obstruction.
Donate to Wheels of Hope this month and you’ll give a local cancer patient the best present possible - a ride to their cancer treatment. Last year, the Canadian Cancer Society drove over 400,000 kms to ensure cancer patients in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville got to treatment.
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2012 GARBAGE TAGS
The 2012 Garbage Tags will be available for pick-up when we reopen on Monday January 2nd, 2012 at the Township Office.
Canadian Cancer Society, Lanark, Leeds & Grenvillle 201-105 Dufferin Street, Perth ON K7H 3A5 (613) 267-1058 or 1 800 367-2913
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EDUCATION
Gearing up for the holidays ence what life is really like at St. John. Last week’s Coffee House presented many extraordinary and memorable acts once again this year. The event housed performers doing renditions, but several Spartans showcased their original pieces as well.
Photo by Rosanne Lake
FRIDAY, MARCH 9 , 2012 - 7 PM Perth & District Collegiate Tickets available in person at or by calling (613) 485-6434 and available online by visiting www.ticketsplease.ca www.facebook.com/rocklandstalent
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Season’s Greetings We have enjoyed helping Perth residents achieve their financial goals over the past year. It is a pleasure to be a member of this community! Please join us for a holiday open house to meet and greet friends and neighbours.
COFFEE HOUSE RULES St. John Catholic High School students Andrew Larabie and Zack Kerr perform an instrumental piece together during the winter coffee house last Thursday night at the school.
Coffee House continues to be a part of St. John culture because of the support from teachers, the tech crew, hosts and of course, the audience. Most of all, gratitude goes out to everyone who performed; you are the reason Coffee House is an on-going success!
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hile many peace and tolerance Christian comof all faiths should be munities are celpart of our daily lives. ebrating the beginIn other St. John news, ning of the Advent the Spartan Challenge season, Spartans took place last week. have not forgotten to This event is annually organized, and remember other reacts as an incentive ligions who are also to attract grade eight observing their upAlexa students from various coming holy days. GRAHAM feeder schools across Several Grade Spartan Scene Lanark County. 11 World Religions The pupils are taken classes visited a synaon a tour of the school, gogue and a mosque this past week in Kingston. Stu- shown the new type of environdents received a sense of both ment they will be exposed to religions and of what their cus- and get a glimpse of what kinds of new freedom and responsibiltoms consist. Especially at this time of year ities they will gain. Overall, the it is important to remember that future Spartans get to experi-
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NEWS
One in 10 residents in region live in poverty KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com
One in 10 residents and one in nine children in the Leeds, Grenville Lanark region live in poverty, according to information from the health unit. An event at the Loaves and Fishes restaurant in Brockville last month brought agencies together to discuss issues that lead to poverty and ways of reducing the stigma around it, said Bonnie Schnittker, a public health nurse. The initiative is called Spread a New Attitude about Poverty (SNAP). The stigma around being poor is often based on false beliefs, Schnittker said. The idea that people living in poverty “just have to get a job” is one of them. Even with full-time hours, minimum wage isn’t enough to bring a person above the poverty line, according to the
health unit. Schnittker said a family of three with an income of less than $18,215 after taxes is considered to be living below the poverty line. Minimum wage is currently $10.25 in Ontario. Children growing up in poverty often go to school hungry and miss out on activities, such as class trips and after-school sports, said Schnittker. “They’ll pretend they forgot their lunch again,” she said. “On school trips, they’ll just be absent that day.” In LGL, 8.2 per cent of families reported “severe food insecurity at least once in the past 12 months,” according to the health unit. “You pay the rent and the hydro and the heat and food is what gets left out,” said Schnittker. Children living in poverty are also more likely to get sick, according to a report by the On-
tario Healthy Communities Coalition. They are hospitalized more, are more likely to suffer from mental health issues and often have difficulties in school. They are also more likely to drop out. The effects of poverty can last a lifetime, even if an individual’s socioeconomic status improves when they reach adulthood. In addition to physical effects, poverty also leads to depression, the report stated. People with low incomes are 60 per cent more likely to suffer from depression. NO MONEY FOR DENTIST For people living in poverty, going to the dentist is often impossible. According to the health unit, one in six adults in the region simply can’t afford to go to the dentist. Schnittker said SNAP is about helping people realize there are
many factors that contribute to poverty. “What we were trying to portray is that they are people first, with a low income,” she said. “They’re not poor people; they are people who have a low income.” For some people, starting a family early resulted in not being able to pursue post-secondary education, which limited their employment options. For others, they may have lost their jobs due to cutbacks and factory closures. “It’s just those life circumstances that come up,” said Schnittker. “The economy has changed the face of employment.” The unemployment rate in LGL has grown to 8.3 per cent. In 2008, the unemployment rate was 5.4 per cent. Daycare costs are another barrier. A licensed daycare provider
for one child costs approximately $640 a month, the report stated. Schnittker said these worries lead to chronic stress and feeling isolated, as well as poor physical and mental health. There are some local resources available for those who need help, Schnittker also said. The health unit’s website contains a food calendar listing when meals are available at the Salvation Army and other sites. There is also a phone directory that can help locate social services, such as food banks. The phone number, 2-1-1 is free and provides information on nearly 60,000 agencies throughout Ontario. Schnittker said another goal of the SNAP campaign is to find ways to let people know about services available. “Making those connections, that’s what we are trying to do,” she said.
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Shelby Metz, Cameron McTavish, Nelson McCullough, Aidan Williamson, Dayna Stone, Satinka Schilling and Julian RiceLaprise take the stage in the Perth and District Collegiate Institute childrens musical, James and the Giant Peach. This Sunday, Dec. 11 a show is open to the public at 2 p.m. Photo by
Trinity Lackie, 8, pedals hard as she tests out one of the silent auction items at the annual SalvAide dinner put on by the social service worker programme at the Perth Civitan Club recently. Watching are Chad Currier and Jackie Ouellette. Proceeds from the event go toward sending a student delegation to El Salvador to help seniors, women, youth and the war injured. Photo by Rosanne Lake
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We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for their acts of kindness and support in the loss of a much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Lavina Smith. Thank you for the phone calls, cards and the memorial donations. Also, we would like to thank Father Brian McNally for the service at the cemetery. To Stewart Blair and staff, you made it a true celebration of Mother’s life. We wish to thank the staff at Lanark Lodge for the care you gave Mother. Special thanks to Mom’s many treasured friends at Lanark Lodge. May God bless you all. Floyd and Audrey Earl and Stephanie Betty and Ed Dianne and Jim Linda and Bill and families
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DEATHS
Sanderson Suddenly, at his home, Perth on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 Bill Sanderson (retired Secretary-Manager, Branch 244 Royal Canadian Legion, Perth) at the age of 69 years. He was predeceased by his parents Vera Lily (Gibbs) and William G. Sanderson. He will be sadly missed by his neighbours at 41 Sunset Boulevard, Perth and his friends at the Perth Legion Branch. Funeral service will be held in the chapel of the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Perth & District Union Public Library would be appreciated.
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Reg. Nurse In hospital in Perth on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011 at the age of 85 years. Lucille was predeceased by her husband W. Keith McLaren, she was the cherished mother of Donna (Stewart) Blair, Jim (Janni) and Lyle (Marsha) McLaren, loved and respected grandmother and great-grandmother of Krista (Sean) McCallum and their family Rory and Wesley, Julie (Lee) Saunders and their family Carson and Charlotte, Mara (Vince) Peters and their family Tess and Elle, her brother-in-law Jim Brooks and nephews Barry Brooks and Stephen and Phillip Manzer. She was predeceased by her sisters Beryl Manzer and Eleanor Brooks. Lucille will be greatly missed by all her family and many good friends. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. The funeral service was held in the St. Paul’s United Church, Perth on Friday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Prestonvale Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or Prestonvale Cemetery would be appreciated. Lucille’s family wish to thank Dr. Ross McLean for his many years of care and to the staffs of the Perth Hospital, Stoneridge Manor, Carleton Place and Lanark Lodge for their dedication and support.
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AZ DRIVERS (2 years’ experience) AND OWNER-OPERA TORS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for U.S. cross border, domestic. Company-paid benefits, bonus and paid orientation. Call Bill @ 1-800-265-8789 or 905-457-8789, ext. 299, email: wil lemk@travelers.ca. EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq. ft. store is located 2.5 hours northeast of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send résumés to: Sap phire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphi reinc.net. NEEDED NOW: AZ drivers and owner ops. Great career opportunities. We’re seeking professional, safetyminded drivers and owner operators. Cross-border and intraCanada positions available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener, 1 - 8 0 0 - 3 3 2 - 0 518 . w w w. c e l a d o n c a n a da.com
CAREERS
Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!
For almost 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing Magnesium and Aluminum castings for the aerospace industry. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for an
Aerospace Product Development Engineer Qualifications: Engineering Degree/Diploma, completed apprenticeship with 8- 10 years experience in all areas of a foundry i.e. Coremaking, Heat Treatment, NDT and Metallurgy( magnesium and aluminum)
Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please
NOACK C. IRIS
Dicola
Of Cobden and formerly of Perth, passed away peacefully in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Cobden, on Friday, December 2, 2011, in her 87th year. Iris Noack, nee McEwen, beloved wife of the late Ted Noack. Dear mother of Richard (Mary Anne) Noack and Kevin (Dianne) Noack. Also survived by 5 granddaughters, Tammy, Hilary, Sarah, Carrie and Emily, and 2 sisters, Lola Rathwell and Angie Bennett. Friends may call at the FraserMorris & Heubner Funeral Home, Cobden, Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Service in Grace United Church, Cobden, Friday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. Interment, Cobden Union Cemetery. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Grace United Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated.
Bouleau Blair “Bob” Bouleau In hospital, Carleton Place on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011, Blair Bouleau at the age of 55 years. Blair was the loved son of Annabelle Leroy of Smiths Falls, loved father of Dylan (Cara McMaster) of Carleton Place and Marissa Bouleau (Patrick Love) of Stittsville; brother of Ruth Mayo of Brockville, Mark Bouleau of Smiths Falls and nephew of Laura Wieland of Ottawa, Rita Neil of Smiths Falls and Frank Wieland of Lanark. A service and time for remembering Blair’s life was held on Friday, Dec. 2 at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Those wishing are asked to consider memorial donations to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society.
Arnold John Dicola Peacefully, at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth in the loving company of his sons, on Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011 Arnold J. DiCola (long time dedicated employee and volunteer at the GWM Hospital, Perth) in his 82nd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife on February 12, 2011 Margaret M. (Martell) DiCola. Loved and respected father of Michael (Leslie) Dicola of Ottawa and Stephen (Denise) DiCola of Ingleside; cherished grandfather of Katie, Jonathan, Mandy, Joshua and James. He was the brother of Delphine Bitondo and the late Frank, Edgar and James DiCola, Beatrice McParlan, Nina MacNeill, Jean Belanger and Rosalene Yost. Arnold was the brother-in-law of Domenic Bitondo of Michigan and Rose Dicola of Perth and son of the late James DiCola and Edna Hetherington, he will be sadly missed by all his family and good friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. Interment, St. John’s Parish Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
Parks
Opening Doors...
Robert Douglas “Doug” Parks
McDougall
October 26, 1952 – November 26, 2011
Edgar McDougall Passed away at Perth Community Care Centre on Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, Edgar McDougall in his 95th, year. Son of the late Stewart and Janet McDougall. Edgar was predeceased in 2005 by his beloved wife Irene (Gibson) McDougall; brother of the late Harold and Clarence McDougall, Zelma Conroy, Annie Park and Zilla McDougall. Dear uncle of Floris (Lionel) Dawson, Clair (Romalda) and the late Arthur (Keitha) Park. Remembered with love by Donna North, Joanne Huskilson, Bill and Ernie Park and their families. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Funeral service was held in the chapel on Friday, Dec. 2 at 1:30 p.m. followed by reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will then be held in White Cemetery, Poland. In remembrance, contributions to the Salvation Army would be appreciated.
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Condolences to: www.blairandson.com
Purdon Hannah M. Purdon In hospital in Smiths Falls on Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011 with her family by her side, Hannah May (Sargeant) Purdon in her 92nd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Cecil J. Purdon. Loving mother of Connie (Brian) Echlin, Lindsay Purdon (Heather Johnston) and the late Ken Sargeant; cherished grandmother of Deborah (Dave) Stinson, Heather (Mike) Brown, Kyle (Paula) Echlin, Matthew (Jennifer) Purdon, Michael (Jodi) Purdon, Laura Purdon (Francis Crawford), Juanita, Calvin and the late Randy; great grandmother of 12 great grandchildren. Hannah was predeceased by her all her brothers and sisters. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, all her family and friends. Friends may paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth. Service was held in the chapel on Monday, Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Interment, Highland Line Cemetery, McDonald’s Corners. In remembrance, contributions in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
With deep sadness and while surrounded by his family at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital following a short but courageous battle with cancer. He leaves us all with many great memories of his past. Doug is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Leona (nee Pariseau) Parks. Also survived by his two sons: Shannon Parks (and his wife Nicole) of Iroquois Falls, Ont. and Gregory Parks of Arnprior. Doug was the son of the late David and Carmel (nee Strong) Parks formerly of Maberly. Dear brother of Margaret (Lavern) Morrow of Kingston, Debbie (Steve) McCann of Seeley`s Bay, Beth Parks, Dwaine Parks, Nancy Parks, Kenny (Sandy) Parks, Bradley Parks and Angela (Darren) Gibson all of Maberly. Predeceased by his older brother, Bruce Parks. Dearly loved by his granddaughters Grace and Victoria Parks and Jordyn Box who will miss their grandfather’s tickles and kisses. He will also be missed by his many nieces and nephews and above all his cat, Felix. The Parks family would like to thank Dr. Schriver and Dr. Greenough for their excellent care over the years. Special thanks to the nurses in the Palliative Care Unit for
all their friendliness, support, caring and smiles while taking care of our father and husband. Many thanks also to our many friends for their support and encouragement in this difficult time. A private family graveside service for Doug was held at the Crawford Cemetery, McDonald’s Corners on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011. In memory of Doug, a donation to the Ottawa Heart Institute or to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Partners in Caring Foundation would be appreciated by his family. Arrangements in the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel, 50 John St. North, Arnprior. Condolences/tributes/ donations: www.pilonfamily.ca.
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Grade 3 student GracieLynn Dodd participates in the Magnetic Force centre workshop during the Scientists in School program at Queen Elizabeth School on Nov. 29. Photo by Kassina Ryder
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• SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Rideau Trail Association, Narrows Locks Road to Miners Point Road, level 1-2, moderate pace, 11 km. Hiking followed by dinner at 5 p.m. at Michael’s Table, Perth; call to confirm a space for dinner. Meet at 11:30 a.m. at Conlon Farm. Gas $4. Leaders: Pat and David Batchelor, 613-264-1559, dlhbatchelor@ cogeco.ca and Mary and Howard Robinson, 613-256-0817, hmrob@ storm.ca.
A.S.K. Annual Christmas Party at Watson’s Corners starting at 10:30 a.m. with a line dancing demonstration, followed by shuffleboard, Wii Bowling and games. At noon, there will be a potluck lunch, and a visit from Santa himself. All seniors are welcome to come out and participate in activities, meet new friends and see what the Active Seniors’ Koalition is all about. Cost is $3 per person and donations to the food bank will be gratefully accepted. If you are interested in transportation to this event or have any questions, call Kate at 613-4920291.
• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 395 Lanark is hosting its monthly birthday party at 2 p.m. The event happens the third Saturday of the month. St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St., Perth, will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
• MONDAY, DECECEMBER 19 Get W.I.T.H. It! (indoor walking program) at Maple Grove Public School, Lanark from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 Zumba, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tatlock Hall. Call 613-256-4915 for information.
• WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 Get W.I.T.H. It! (indoor walking program) at Maple Grove Public School, Lanark from 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• EVERY MONDAY Carpet bowling at the Perth Upon Tay, Branch #244, Royal Canadian Legion, 1 p.m. New players always welcome.
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The Perth Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month in McMartin House in Perth. Visitors welcome.
Yoga at Tatlock Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. with certified instructor. Call 613-256-3453 for information.
St. Paul’s United Church, Franktown, will hold its annual Christmas bake sale and luncheon from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information call Jennifer Butler at 613-2574345.
Rideau Trail Association, Foley Mountain snowshoe/kike, level 2, moderate pace, 8 km. Snowshoeing or hiking looped trails according to conditions. Meet at Conlon Farm at 10 a.m. Gas $4 Leaders: Mary and Howard Robinson 613-256-0817 hmrob@storm.ca.
Thank You From The Perth and District Community Foundation We wish to extend a sincere Thank You to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated items or participated in the auction at our Christmas Gala on Friday, November 25th, 2011. We truly appreciate the support of all of our contributors which resulted in over $28,000 being raised at the Gala. This generosity will allow us to continue providing much needed assistance in our community. We particularly want to thank the following Corporate and Private Sponsors, Donors, and Contributors.
• SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18 Circle Theatre presents the following at 2 p.m: Earano, Crosswords, Tanghi Argentini, Mendel’s Tree and Santa’s Little Helper at the Myriad Theatre. Donations of $2 at the door. For more information, contact Jim Deacove 613-267-4819
Corporate Sponsors Algonquin College Perth Campus Allan Chartered Accountant Professional Corporation McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineering Jim Noble-RBC Dominion Securities
• TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 The Perth Citizens’ Band Christmas Concert will be held Tuesday Dec. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at Saint James Anglican Church in Perth. Popular and sacred music from over the years will be featured. Special guests are the vocal group “Oddities” and town crier Brent McLaren.
Auction Donors Algonquin College~Burns Jewellers Wolfe Springs Golf & Waterfront Resort Judy Dempsey of The Hungry Planet Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd Catherine Leitch~Philip Jones Excavating Ltd Star Motors of Ottawa Mercedes-Benz~Tay River Reflections Catherine Ball Physiotherapy Professional Corporation The Stone Cellar Restaurant~Mex & Co The Shipwreck at Rideau Ferry~ Bistro 54 Maximilian Dining Lounge~Fall River Pub & Grill Studio Theatre~Classic Theatre Festival Ann Munroe~The Running Goat~ Joanne’s Hairstyling
Riverview Seniors’ Christmas will be held at Perth Upon Tay Royal Canadian Legion, at noon. Contact Edna at 613-267-4570 or Dorothy at 613-267-1422 for tickets. Ladies Auxilliary will host and entertainment with North South Revue will follow.
Contributors Catering provided by The Stone Cellar Restaurant Master of Ceremonies~Brian Perkin~Lake 88 Auctioneer~Judy Hands Photographer~Roger Sands of Arranel Studio Transportation~Town and Country Chrysler-Hugh Colton Trees and Decorations ~Perth Home Hardware Floral Arrangements~Apropos Seasonal Arrangements~Hillside Gardens Foodsmiths ~Myriad Centre~Code’s Mill Inn on the Park
• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15 Studio Theatre presents, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” and “The Christmas Tree”, Dec. 15, 16, 17 at 8 p.m., and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. Tickets $20 in advance, $22 at the door available at The Book Nook or Tickets Please in Perth. For further information, call 613-267-7469 or visit www.studiotheatreperth.com.
Special thanks to the Christmas Gala Committee – Howard Allan, Brenda Ball, Jim McIntosh, Bob Leitch, Ann Munroe, Fred Parks, Paul Waite and Elaine Turner.
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St. James Anglican Church, 12 Harvey St., Perth, will host a community dinner from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
The next meeting of the Butterfly Fan Club will meet at 5:30 p.m. with dinner at Michael’s Table, Perth. This is a meeting of the Perth and District Breast Cancer Support Group. For information call Carleen at 613-812-4474.
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Advance Notice: Dec 18: Nine Lessons and Carols: 7:30 p.m. The Quiet Space of Advent Blue: Tuesdays and Thursdays through Advent: 4:30 p.m., meditation and prayer, all welcome December 11: Third Sunday of Advent: 8 a.m. said Eucharist • 10 a.m. choral Eucharist with Sunday School Wednesday, Dec. 7: 10 a.m.: Eucharist: Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wednesday, Dec. 14: 10 a.m.: Eucharist: Simon Gibbons, First Priest from the Inuit, 1896 Saturday, Dec. 10: Community Dinner, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15: Messy Church with family dinner starting 5:30 p.m. Every Friday: Skater Church: 5:45 - 8:45 p.m. St. Augustine’s of Drummond (East of Perth, County Rd 10 and Richardson): Holy Eucharist at 9:15 a.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month
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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.
Sunday, Dec. 11 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship. Guest Speaker: Rev. Grace Vaters. All welcome. Next Community Dinner Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, 4:30-6 p.m. Need a ride? 613-267-2023
Minister: Rev. Donald Wachenschwanz Director of Music: Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O
Sunday, Dec. 11 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service, Fellowship Time. Community Dinner: Saturday, Dec. 17: 4:30-6:00 p.m. 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org
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Rideau Trail Association, sixth annual Foley Mountain Festivities. Hike 1.4 km (level 1) from park gates to the Christmas tree overlooking Westport, then carol at the tree (song sheets provided, but bring a flashlight). Optional stop/dinner at The Cove afterwards. Combined outing with Kingston Club. Meet at 6 p.m. at Conlon Farm. Gas $4. Leader: Gunhild Karius 613-2838985 or karius1@sympatico.ca.
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Futsal program teaches development in off season ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com
Children skillfully chase after a ball in the Stewart School gym, controlling its moves while vying to get a foot on it. The gym has been home to Futsal twice a week in the evenings since the beginning of October, run by the Perth United Soccer Club. It’s the first time that the club has run a Futsal program, but club president Curtis Bain said it has been a big hit. Futsal is gaining popularity world-wide, and now has a home in Perth on Thursday night for elementary school-aged children, and Tuesday nights for an over-35 league. “On the surface, the game is really fast,� said Bain. “You have to have good balance and agility. The outdoor game is a bit more forgiving.� The 10-week fall program serves as a new way of carryover
from the summer soccer season to the spring development league the club runs. The sport is played between two teams, comprised of five players each, including a netminder. Futsal balls are different than soccer balls in that they are smaller, but heavier and have less bounce; suitable for indoor play. The ball is basically used as a reinforcing tool, Bain said, travelling properly only if kicked properly. “It makes the players focus on passing and control,� he said. Children involved in the program come from Perth, Lanark, Westport and all points in between. “We try not to emphasize the score, but focus on skill development,� Bain said. “We also teach Photos by Rosanne Lake respect and we don’t criticize At left, Gracie Green controls the ball while at right, Corbett Marsh runs with the ball with Jacob Lesser the players. We use positive rein(red) is hot on his heels. forcement.�
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The Perth Blue Wings had a lot of action with the Stittsville Royals on Friday, not only on the ice, but behind the scenes as well. The local junior B club traded Kyle Drisdelle to the Royals earlier on Friday, and got some size on defence in return. Nate Blenkarn joined the Blue Wings roster in time to play the game that night, ironicly against the team that just traded him. “We changed the back end up, going with size and toughness,� said head coach and general manager Hamish Fraser. “We put some skill in the back end and noticed a difference right away.� Blenkarn’s rights will return to Stittsville at the end of the season.
Even though Fraser was happy with the end result on defense, he said he was disappointed with the loss against a team which he knows the Blue Wings could easily beat. The Perth team was down 4-0 going into the third period, but managed to claw back to within one point of catching the Stittsville boys, ending the game on the losing end of a 5-4 decision. “There was no hustle, no drive and not just from the rookies, but from the veterans, too,� he said. “That’s what we were talking about between periods, trying to boost that, but they were just lacking something Friday.� Last Friday night was also food bank night with the Build a Mountain of Food Campaign, with all food brought in going directly to benefit the Perth and District Food Banks.
The Perth Blue Wings didn’t have any other games last weekend, but they face Shawville this Friday night at home. The puck drops at 7:45 p.m.
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MINE! James Fleming from Glen Tay Public School squares up to bump the ball during a Lanark County Elementary School boys’ volleyball tournament hosted by North Elmsley Public School last Friday. Schools from across the area, including those from Smiths Falls and even Pakenham, competed at the tournament. The girls’ version of the tournament is also being hosted by North Elmsley this Friday.
The LCMTC is a not for proďŹ t organization with a mandate to develop, maintain, promote and market County owned trails and to support local trail organizations, with a view to developing a network of area trails. Currently, we are working with volunteer groups to extend the Baird Trail, develop the Big Ben Memorial Trail and to improve the Tay River Pathway. If you are interested in serving your community, as a member of this exciting organization, please submit a completed Board of Directors Application Form, to the undersigned, by January 11th, 2012. Forms are available at the County of Lanark Public Works Building or on the County’s Website at: http://www.county.lanark.on.ca/pagefactory.aspx?PageID= 267&PageMode=View Please contact the undersigned if you have any questions. Steve Allan, P.Eng., LCMTC Secretary/Treasurer Lanark County Public Works Building 99 Christie Lake Road P.O. Box 37, Perth, ON, K7H 3C6 Telephone: 613-267-1353, Ext. 3101 Fax: 613-267-2793 E-mail: sallan@lanarkcounty.ca
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SPORTS
PDCI curling teams win zone competition Last Thursday, Perth and District Collegiate District curling team members travelled to Winchester to compete in the Gore Mutual Schoolboy and Schoolgirl zone championship. PDCI entered two boys’ teams and one girls’ team in the competition. All three teams won their first games on Thursday. However, the foursome of Travis Barber, Hayden Richmond, Dylan LePage and Nigel Wilson, lost its
second game and entered the “B” side of the tournament. The foursome’s third game was played at 8 a.m. on Friday and defeated an experienced squad from North Dundas DHS in an extra end. They next faced Glengarry High School in the “B” semi-final. In a very tight game, Barber’s rink came out on top. With the conclusion of the semi-final, PDCI had only 20 minutes to
rest prior to playing the “B” final against St. John. The PDCI foursome performed well but could not defeat St. John in the “B” final. The other PDCI rink skipped by Spencer Richmond went undefeated in the zone championship and won the “A” side of the tournament. Richmond, joined by vice-skip Trevor Ferrier, second Brandon McPhee and lead Dylan Ogilvie defeated North Dundas DHS, and Seaway
to advance to the championship final. In the final game, PDCI controlled the game and defeated St. John. The PDCI victory relegated the St. John team to the “B” side of the tournament. The PDCI squad advances to the Regional Championship being held in Carp on Feb. 4 and 5. The provincial championship is in Orangeville, later in February.
The girls’ foursome of Paige Wilson (skip), Hayley Armstrong (vice-skip), Audrey Wilson (second) and Danika LePage (lead), also went undefeated in the zone championship as they won the “A” side of the tournament and also advance to the Regionals in Carp. PDCI defeated St. Mary’s of Brockville in the championship game. For all the results, visit gorecurling.com. Submitted by Tim Zander
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At left, the PDCI Wilson foursome of Danika LePage, Audrey Wilson, Hayley Armstrong and Paige Wilson Richmond foursome went undefeated at the zone competition and will advance to the regionals in Carp in February. At right, PDCI’s Brock Ogilvie, Brandon McPhee, Trevor Ferrier and Spencer Richmond also won the A side of the tournament and earned a spot in the Regionals as well.
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Full house hits button for local children Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lanark County grateful for support LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com
It was another sold-out show for Big Brother and Big Sisters of Lanark County on Friday, Nov. 25 as the organization hosted its 23rd annual Curl for Kids fundraiser, collecting more than $3,000. Held at the Smiths Falls Curling Club, Jacynthe Fex, events coordinator, says this fundraiser is always a huge hit with supporters.
“Curl for Kids is something that people look forward to.” Jacynthe Fex “Curl for Kids is something that people look forward to,” she said. “We have so many returning players that there is a waiting list.” Teams from around Lanark County, and throughout Smiths Falls, joined the action; a mix of veterans and rookies. Major sponsors included the Smiths Falls Kinsmen and Tim Hortons on Beckwith Street, who have been involved with the bonspiel for many years, noted Jennifer Miller, the executive director with BBBS. “Their support allows us to cover the costs associated with the event and it means that all registration fees from par-
ticipants can go right to our programs,” Miller says. “We’re thrilled to have had them involved again. The registration fee always includes a chili dinner, which is almost as popular as the bonspiel itself. Chili is made by Rob Burns and Brad Larocque, and the club fills with the tempting smell of homemade chili early in the day.” The winning team this year was the Almonte Civitan Club, consisting of Brian Kelly, Wendy Kelly, Liz Barron and Doug Younger-Lewis. This is just one of the events that helps support BBBS programming, Fex says. “We have a ‘Go Girls’ program that is aimed at girls from 12 to 14 who get together once a week for two hours. There are two mentors and the girls learn life skills and practise communication and do some healthy activities. It gives them great resources for healthy living.” Currently the Go Girls program is run out of schools in Smiths Falls and Carleton Place. In-school mentoring, couples matching and the traditional big-little matching are also types of programming offered as well as life skills and even music. BBBS in Lanark County started almost 40 years ago and has been providing mentoring programs to children throughout the county ever since. There are currently over 270 children in the programs. Volunteers are always welcomed and encouraged. For more information, call 613-2830570.
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Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Lanark County hosted its 23rd annual Curl for Kids fundraiser in Smiths Falls on Nov. 25. Presenting the trophy is Robert Hubbard (left), chair of the board of directors of BBBS. The winning team of Brian Kelly, Doug Younger-Lewis, Liz Barron and Wendy Kelly represent the Almonte Civitan Club.
Local agency looking for Santa this holiday season A well-loved local children’s charity is looking for some help this holiday season, and is sending out letters to ask for it. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County does not receive government funding, instead relying on community donations to fund its many mentoring programs for local children. Typically, their events, support from the United Way, and revenue from their thrift stores is enough, but they are serving more
children than ever before and are asking for people to remember them in their Christmas giving. “Last year we served over 300 children, which is an increase of over 70 per cent from the year before.” says Jennifer Miller, the agency’s executive director. “We know our programs change children’s lives, and we are happy we can help. Now we need extra support so we can keep up that pace.” A direct mail campaign is being con-
ducted, sending out over 1,000 letters to those who have donated to Big Brothers Big Sisters in the past, but who haven’t made a gift in the last year. “We want to re-engage those who have once supported us, and we hope that this letter reminds them of their enthusiasm for what we do,” says Miller. The letter outlines the need for funding, and highlights excerpts from the experience of one of the Little Brothers in their program. At a recent celebration, Little Brother Jason spoke about the impact his Big Brother has had on his life. “In the time Randy and I have been paired I’ve dramatically changed for the better in so many ways. For one, he’s definitely made me think about things more. My self esteem and social life have had a huge boost and I’ve learned so many life lessons from the experiences with Randy. I know now that there is much more to life that I thought there was before meeting him.” Children who have been in mentoring programs see real, positive change.
Seventy-eight per cent of Littles who came from a social assistance background no longer rely on this form of income and a disproportionately high number of former Littles graduate from college or university compared to others in their age group. The agency hopes that their supporters will remember them at Christmas. For those not receiving a letter and who still want to donate, there is a link on the agency’s web site, www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca, where online donations can be made. Cheques can be mailed to the Big Brothers Big Sisters office in Smiths Falls at 18 William St. E., SF K7A 1C2. If people would like to make a donation in someone else’s name as a Christmas gift, gift cards are available at the office. For more information, please call Jennifer or Robin at the BBBS office at 613283-0570. Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County.
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public meeting is scheduled for Jan. 12 to discuss a municipal proposal to spend about $650,000 over the next two years on improvements to Perth’s downtown-core property and other downtown areas. The proposal was revealed at the regular meeting of Perth town council last week and includes spending about $200,000 of municipal funds, along with monies allocated under the provincial Commercial Area Improvement Program (CAIP). The town would receive an $80,000 grant under the CAIP program and would borrow $243,000 from the province for 10 years at an interest rate of between six and seven per cent. About $200,000 would come directly from town coffers, and the balance from agencies such as Perth Public Utilities. The province has been offering the town funds under various programs for the downtown-core property since about 1979, and it is believed municipal officials felt the town had to take the offer or risk losing it. “Returning the allocations would not leave Perth in the best light,” commented Coun. Richard Schooley, who announced the proposal. “Once again, we would be letting provincial dollars slip through our hands,” he added.
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The money is slated to be used for general central core area improvements, including minor water and sewer relocation in the core area and running a primary underground hydro line across the downtown-core site. Other improvements proposed include work on the retaining walls of the Little Tay River between Gore and Drummond streets, ongoing restoration of the Firehall Gallery and reconstruction of sidewalks and water main along North Street from Drummond to Lewis streets. Also included are improvements to municipal parking lots.
this year reached $1.6 million, with expansions at 3M, Brown Shoe and Aeroquip accounting for much of that total. Last year, the figure was $745,000. Institutional building totals $463,000, with much of that consisting of the renovation of the St. John’s convent building to school space. Last year the figure was $60,000. There were 14 housing starts this year compared to 16 at the same time last year, “but this is good considering the availability of lots,” said Gallagher.
Building boom in Perth
Over the past several years, rural homeowners in Lanark County have proven to be easy targets for out-of-town thieves specializing in daylight break-ins, and the Perth OPP want to reverse that trend. Some startling statistics in regard to this ongoing problem have just been released by police, and from Jan. 1 to Dec. 1, a total of 98 homes in the county were victimized by thieves, of which about 70 per cent occurred during daylight hours. Although this figure might be considered by some to be relatively high, it shows a marked decrease from 1985, when a total of 161 residences were burglarized. In order to make homeowners
While housing starts between January and October of this year are slightly down over the same period last year, construction in the commercial, industrial and institutional sectors is booming in Perth. Statistics released by municipal building inspector Tom Gallagher show commercial building totalling $1.07 million compared with $349,000 for the same period last year. Much of that increase is due to the establishment of Tim Horton’s and Burger King, and also to the renovation and expansion of businesses such as Foodsmiths and Scandarctic. Industrial building to October
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more aware of the security measures that one can take to prevent becoming a victim, OPP community services officer Const. Neil Fennell is currently holding public meetings throughout the county, explaining the virtues of the Neighbourhood Watch Program. In essence, Neighbourhood Watch is simply a program of neighbours watching other neighbours’ property during times when burglaries are likely to occur. Last Tuesday evening, Fennell held a meeting at the Middleville town hall, which was attended by about 75 people. “Thieves are generally in and out of a house within 15 minutes on the average, and people from the ages of 16 to 60 have been charged,” he told the capacity crowd. The statistics also show that Ramsay Township homes were victimized a total of 19 times, a decrease from last year, when during the same time, 25 homes were burglarized. There were 16 illegal entries in Montague Township and 15 in Beckwith so far this year, which is also a decrease over last year. Lanark Township had the smallest number of break-ins, reporting three; last year there were 15. Pakenham Township has had nine so far this year and 12 last year. “We have arrested 28 people so
Ten Perth citizens seek election
en Perth citizens, on Monday, will seek election in order to help administrate the town affairs in 1962. Great interest is being shown in the contest for deputy-reeve, when Coun. Echlin, Coun. Lynn and Deputy-Reeve Fleming will vie for honours. All three contestants have been working all week to interest the voters in their cause. For council, six of the seven contestants will be elected, with Mr. Latimer, a newcomer; Mr. Richmond, who was defeated last year in the election for the 1961 council; and Mr. Warren, a former councillor. Many of the township electors will go to the polls in the Perth area on Monday next to choose a slate of councillors and school boards to conduct the affairs of their municipalities for 1962. North Burgess, North Elmsley, Darling, Dalhousie and North Sherbrooke, Lavant, Lanark and Lanark village in the Perth area have returned their councils by acclamation. Bathurst Township will have an election for reeve and four councillors, and South Sherbrooke electors will go to the polls to choose three school trustees from a slate of four candidates. Mrs. Shirley Deacon is the first woman to seek a seat in any municipal election in South Sherbrooke. Montague Township is taking its municipal politics very seriously for a 1962 slate. Howard Lackie, incumbent, is being opposed by William Buffam, while 10 candidates will seek four seats at the council table. The reeve and council in Darling Township received acclamation, but only two candidates were nominated for a slate of five school trustees. It will be necessary to hold another nomination to fill three vacancies on the school board.
Army homes to be built in Perth
the sixth annual event. It weighed 242.5 pounds (dressed-out weight) and surpassed the former champion of 235.5 pounds, shot by Jack McGregor of Smiths Falls in 1959. This year’s champion buck was shot by Charlie Watkins of Ardoch on the afternoon of Nov. 7 with a 30-30 rifle. Mr. Watkins wins a hunting jacket and a champion crest.
Perth is to have 16 new semi-detached homes for the housing of army trainee staff, R.H. Echlin, president of the Progressive Conservative Association, has been officially advised by George H. Doucett, MP, Lanark County. This information has just been released by the Honourable Douglas Harkness, Minister of National Defence. Tenders for the con- Proposed road would boost tracts under CMHA will be called local tourism in the early part of the new year, If the Ontario government, with work to commence in Janu- next year, gives consideration ary. to the Eastern Ontario DevelPetition calls for restocking opment Association’s (EODA) brief, there is a possibility that of Mississippi lakes a new road will be built from the A petition from several hun- Ivy Lea International Bridge, dred area residents, requesting through Lombardy, Rideau Ferry restocking of game fish in the and Perth, to connect with the LaMississippi lakes, was presented nark-Calabogie road, to join Hwy. last week to Ontario Lands and 17 at Renfrew. Forests Minister J.W. Spooner. This was made public at the The petition, which claimed EODA annual two-day conference scarcity of game fish, especially held in Gananoque on Tuesday pickerel, was presented by John and Wednesday of this week. Mikiolitis, a Carleton Place motel The new road will greatly enoperator. hance the tourist trade, not only for Perth, but for the whole of LaLions stage Santa Claus nark County. Briefs have been sent by the parade With a hope for fine weather, Perth Chamber of Commerce the Perth Lions Club has planned and the Perth town council to Lathe largest and most outstand- nark County’s members of parliaing Santa Claus parade to be wit- ment, the Ontario Department of nessed in eastern Ontario, on Sat- Highways and the Lanark County council, pointing out the imporurday afternoon, Dec. 2. One of the highlights of the pa- tance of the road to this area for rade this year, which gets under- the development of tourist trade way at 1 p.m. on Saturday, will be and secondary industry. the introduction of Perth’s new Five-footed pig fire pumper, which is the only one born in Balderson of its kind in Canada. A five-footed pig was reported on the farm of Cecil Dobbie, near Record-breaking buck Balderson. entered in contest The eight-week-old pig is perThe largest buck yet to be en- fectly healthy in every way, Mr. tered in the Perth Hunting Con- Dobbie said, except that it walks test, sponsored by James Broth- on five feet instead of the usual ers Hardware, was the feature of four.
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Barr - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 20, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Barr of RR 2, Perth, a son. Clark - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 25, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Clark of RR 1, Perth, a son. Ferrier - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 17, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. George Ferrier of RR 3, Perth, a son. Grosch - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 16, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. William Grosch of RR 4, Perth, a daughter. Millar - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 20, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Millar of McDonalds Corners, a son. Moore - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 25, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moore of Perth, a son. Noonan - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 25, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Noonan of Perth, a daughter. Scott - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 16, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Scott of Perth, a daughter.
far in connection with break-ins in Lanark County,” said Fennell. “But on average, most thieves get away undetected, and that is where the Neighbourhood Watch program comes in.”
Santa Claus parade said best ever All systems are go for the annual Santa Claus Parade this Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1:30 p.m. and, according to the Perth Chamber of Commerce, this will be the best parade yet. There are more than 15 floats entered already, mostly from Perth businesses and service clubs in the area, including Smiths Falls and Lanark. One float, the entry of the 1,000 Islands Youth Club, will be coming from Brockville. The parade theme this year is Christmas of the Future, and entries will be judged in the following categories: best all-round float (prize $50), best Christmas float (prize $25), most original float (prize $15), best equestrian entry (prize $15), best hitched entry (prize $10) and best clown in parade (prize $10). Several local dignitaries are expected to participate in the parade, including Mr. and Mrs. Doug Wiseman, Mayor and Mrs. Lowell Yorke, Miss Perth Julie Paruboczy and Miss Eastern Ontario, Sandra Farran from Kingston. To keep spirits high and toes tapping, parade organizers have confirmed that five bands will march in the parade. There’s music for everyone from The Perth Citizens’ Band, The Kemptville Pipe Band, The OYB Lamplighters from Smiths Falls, The Brockville Rifle Cadet Band and The Canterbury Drum Corp and Majorettes. As in other years, the Perth Lions Club will be collecting donations of money and toys in good condition for the Salvation Army. Gord McMillan, spokesman for the organization, suggests that people watch for the Lions antique fire truck along the parade route. The parade marshal’s duties this year will be shared by two RCMP officers leading the parade on horseback, weather permitting.
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Ashby - To Wayne and Kathie Ashby, a daughter, Meagan Mary. Mahon - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 25, 1986, to Frank and Betty Mahon of Perth, a daughter, Lacey Elizabeth. Nagle - On Nov. 6, 1986, to Keith and Linda Nagle of Perth, a daughter, Megan Nichole. Sargeant - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 6, 1986, to Brent and BonDIED Brewer - In hospital, Toronto, nie Sargeant of Perth, a daughter, on Friday, Nov. 24, 1961, Thomas Melissa Elizebeth Jean. Brewer, in his 52nd year, husband DIED of Hazel Steeves. Barber - Suddenly, at Edmonton, Conway - Suddenly, at the GWM Alta., on Nov. 24, 1986, Lori BarHospital, on Friday, Nov. 24, 1961, ber, age 28 years, loving daughter Michael J. Conway. of Norman and Gladys (Coutts) Donnelly - At his home, on SatBarber. urday, Nov. 25, 1961, Wilfred DonIreton - In hospital, Smiths Falls, nelly of Ottawa, husband of Paon Saturday, Nov. 29, 1986, William tricia Quigg. Thomas Meredith Ireton, in his Eager - At Kingston, Ont., on 85th year, husband of Gertrude Thursday, Nov. 23, 1961, Emma Duncan. May Moore, in her 55th year, wife McLeod - In hospital, Perth, on of the late Edward Eager. Thursday, Nov. 27, 1986, Kenneth Longsmore - At the GWM HospiBruce McLeod, in his 51st year, tal, on Sunday, Nov. 26, 1961, Caroson of the late B.S.M. William lyn Philip, wife of the late Robert John (Barry) McLeod and MarLongsmore. jory (nee Selkirk) McLeod-CloutThe preceding was originally hier. published in The Perth Courier The preceding was excerpted of Dec. 3, 1986 as the “25 years from the front page of the Dec. 3, ago” news. 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.
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COMMUNITY LET’S GO TO THE MARKET
Audrey Ogilvie of Westport Audacious Designs shows off her funky creations at the third annual Christmas Farmers’ Market last weekend at Rideau Vista Public School in Westport.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Top, The St. Edward’s School Choir performed at the very successful CWL Bazaar in Wesport last weekend. Right, William Taggart was a helpful young elf. Photos by Dave Pringle
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Moira Vanderwerf of Briarlea Kitchen near Lyndhurst, had some great preserves and baking. The event also featured the Rideau Vista Scholastic Book Fair and Canteen, and was a fundraiser for the school.
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www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com NEW LISTING - HUNTINGDON GREEN - IN TOWN
NEW LISTING - IN TOWN
IN TOWN
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LISTING
$209,500 - 23 Lambert Lane (Perthshire). Welcome to Perth’s only bungalow condominium community with it’s own recreation hall for social activities & neighbourhood get-togethers, complete with ample visitor parking. This unit is the “Stirling”, a two bedroom plus and the largest of the four models, backing onto green space. Roofing is two years old, new windows and patio doors should be installed prior to Jan. 31, 2012. Condo fees are $240 per month and there was approx. $500,000 in the condominium corp. reserve fund as of Nov. 25, 2011. Kitchen appliances are included. Utility costs have been averaging $120 per month for hydro (furnace & a/c) and $80 for water & sewer. Available immediately! Bob Ferguson • 613-812-8871 • bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca
NEW LISTING - HUNTINGDON GREEN – 2 bedroom plus spacious loft and tons of storage. Light and bright with soaring ceilings. $314,000. Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
HUNTINGDON GREEN CONDOMINIUM ON THE TAY RIVER - Glorious setting, convenient location close to shops, golf, restaurants, etc. 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo - no waiting for elevators - on the main level! Easy one-floor living in a gracious, prestigious building. Underground, heated parking, in suite laundry. Lovely. $359,900. Call Barbara Shepherd, cell: 613 326-1361
1.5 storey three bedroom home in quiet residential area of Perth - gas heat & hot water, newer windows - separate dining room plus eat-in kitchen - main floor 2 piece bath with washer & dryer hookup - single detached garage, paved drive, huge lot 50x208 feet - excellent location, close to all amenities.$225,000.
IN TOWN - PERTH
IN TOWN
INVESTMENT PROPERTY - DUPLEX $169,000 – 3 bedroom plus 1 bedroom – live in part and have your tenants help pay your mortgage. Call Barbara Shepherd, Cell: 613 326-1361
In town, 32 Lewis St., Perth. 3+ bedrooms, hardwood floors, main-floor family room, great location, single garage, back patio and many upgrades. $269,000.
TOWN OF PERTH - BEAUTIFUL ALEXANDER STREET
5 Alexander St. - $439,000 - Charm, dignity & character best describe this tastefully renovated 2 1/2 storey Victorian home located in one of heritage Perth`s most prestigious neighbourhoods - elegantly appointed for entertaining featuring large living room with fireplace insert & formal dining room with high ceilings & wainscotting - beautifully renovated kitchen with gas stove, built-in dishwasher & elevated breakfast bar - large main level mudroom to rear deck and main level office - gorgeous stained glass window in front foyer and main floor 2 piece bath - 2nd level features 4 bedrooms, 4 piece bath & cozy 3 season sunroom - the third level is fully developed with a 3 piece bath, bedroom and den - many recent upgrades - newer heating & cooling units - double detached garage with storage loft. MLS # 806477 Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca IN TOWN
Call Joanne at 613-812-0505 IN TOWN
IN TOWN - PERTH
$249,900 - Desirable residential neighbourhood within walking distance of downtown Heritage Perth & an easy commute to Ottawa. This 3 bedroom, sidesplit home is tastefully decorated & shows pride of ownership throughout. Has all the “I Wants” with central air, newer natural gas furnace, large family room with beautiful stone natural gas fireplace, updated kitchen with centre island, lots of counter space & large window over sink with great view of back yard, hardwood flooring in bedrooms & dining area, new patio door leading to large rear deck & above ground pool, beautiful bay window in living room, attached single car garage, fenced rear yard & plenty of storage. MLS # 811614 Andrew Rivington 613-812-3280 andrew-rivington@coldwellbanker.ca
25 Mary St., Perth - Recently renovated full two storey yellow brick home. Hardwood floors, totally new kitchen with ceramic floor, 3 bedrooms, attached garage, large yard. $289,900. Call Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505 OUT OF TOWN - REDUCED
Call Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505
OUT OF TOWN
$159,500 - Affordable 3 bdrm home on deep lot at edge of Perth. Vinyl siding, newer windows, steel roof. Family rm w/ woodstove & French doors to rear sun rm & deck. Main flr laundry, wood cabinets in kitchen. Wood & ceramic flrs on main level. Single detached garage & workshop/studio. Potting shed to serve the large garden area. Some work required but reward will be well worth it! MLS# 811513. Bob Ferguson • 613-812-8871 • bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca
WATERFRONT
BURGESSWOOD - Planned community with 200 acres of recreational land and 4000 feet of gorgeous waterfront on Otty Lake for residents of BurgessWood. Only 10 minutes to Perth.
$99,900 - This open concept one level home has deeded water access to the Clyde River just across the road. Steel roof & newer septic system. Eat-in kitchen, 3 season sun rm could be converted 3rd bdrm. Propane furnace & woodstove. Enjoy almost 2 acres with decks, pond & fountain. Large laundry / storage room. Plenty of outbuildings, one with woodstove making a perfect workshop. MLS# 807985. Bob Ferguson • 613-812-8871 • bobferg@superaje.com www.bobsperthhomes.ca
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Recently renovated , 3+ bedroom bungalow near Toledo. Just reduced to $199,900. Call Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505
Pretty as a picture house and property - tucked behind the trees for privacy. 3 bedrooms in total with den and family room. Walkout lower level - large windows, great light. Huge screened in porch for summer relaxing. Detached double car garage and workshop for the handyman. $354,900. Call Barbara Shepherd Cell - 613 326-1361 www.124LakewoodRoadPerth.com