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TREE CHOICES Choosing a fresh Christmas tree is a snap at a local tree farm.

Code’s Mill on the Park Inn and Spa has been sold to a group of Perth and Smiths Falls business owners. Chris Saumure, vice-president and manager of operations for Guy Saumure & Sons Construction Ltd., said the hotel was purchased by his company. Avis and Brent Brownlee of Brownlee’s Metro and John Hinton, president of Hinton Dodge Chrysler, are also part-

ners in the purchase. “They’re both people I’ve known for years,” Saumure said. The deal closed at noon on Dec. 8. Saumure said the hotel will keep its name until May, when it will change to the Best Western Plus Inn on the Park Suites and Spa. At a press conference on Monday, Saumure said there is the possibility of a restaurant opening in the hotel, but it is not confirmed. He said there are inten-

tions to offer a catering service and become licenced to serve alcohol in order to host smaller functions such as weddings. Brownlee said another goal is to make the hotel’s Holtz Spa a major selling point. “Our intention is to make this a destination,” she said. At the conference, Mayor John Fenik said the purchase will be great for the town. “I’m just absolutely thrilled,” he said. He added he plans on using the hotel as the location for a

mayors’ summit in June. John Clement, chair of the Downtown Heritage Perth Business Improvement Area, said in a statement that the organization is pleased the building will continue to operate as a hotel. “I am sorry that under the circumstances of receivership that Code’s Mill Inn on the Park had to be sold, but as chairman of the Downtown Heritage Perth BIA, I am delighted it will remain as a hotel,” Clement said. See ‘CODE’S MILL’, page 3

Occupy activists spread their message in Perth KASSINA RYDER AND LAURIE WEIR kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Students have a chance to hone their interview skills.

MAKING A SPLASH The Stingrays are making waves. Turn to the sports section.

IN BRIEF Greyhound bus tickets to be sold at Ultramar Greyhound bus tickets will now be sold at the Ultramar gas station on Highway 7, according to a company spokesperson. Bus ticket sales and the Greyhound Courier Express parcel delivery service were both scheduled to be available on Dec. 13, said Timothy Stokes. Tickets were formerly sold at the Petro-Canada station across the highway, but stopped when the business was purchased and turned into a Mac’s Convenience store late last month, said manager Bob Gulsetch. Mac’s will still sell gas and the store is scheduled to undergo renovations in mid-January, Gulsetch added. “The whole inside will be remodelled,” he said. Stokes said the bus schedule and pricing will remain the same. “The only change is just the new location,” he said. “It’s the same schedule, the same service as usual.” The bus will stop in front of the Ultramar. HOLIDAY STORE HOURS Mon Dec 19 8am-8pm Tues Dec 20 8am-8pm Wed Dec 21 8am-8pm Thurs Dec 22 8am-8pm Fri Dec 23 8am-9pm Sat Dec 24 8am - 5pm Sun Dec 25 - CLOSED Mon Dec 26 - CLOSED Tues Dec 27 8am-8pm Wed Dec 28 8am-8pm Thurs Dec 29 8am-8pm Fri Dec 30 8am-9pm Sat Dec 31 8am-5pm Sun Jan 1st - CLOSED

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County budget will see 2.2 per cent hike for 2012 ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com

Lanark County residents will see their taxes increase overall in 2012 – but the increase will be the lowest seen in the county for the better part of a decade. The operating and capital budget was presented to the Corporate Services Committee of county council on Dec. 7, with director of finance and treasurer, Kurt Greaves. The 2012 budget sees a levy increase of 4.1 per cent overall, which Greaves said is the lowest the county has had in the last eight years. The levy itself for the new year comes in at $28,460,899. That translates into a tax increase of 2.2 per cent, which Greaves noted is the smallest increase since 2005. That means that on a $100,000 home, the 2011 county taxes

were $432. This year, those taxes will go up by $10. Similarly, on a $200,000 home, county taxes will increase by $20, continuing up by $10 increments as the value of the house increases by $100,000. Peter Wagland, Lanark County chief administrative officer, said the county is in a challenging position when trying to compensate for rapidly growing costs. “Our revenues are not growing as fast as our costs,” he told councillors, adding that their costs are also being driven by inflation. Greaves said that although the county budget was stable this year, the influx of money coming into the county has declined dramatically. “We have gone down in our revenues,” he said. See ‘COUNTY’, page 3

Photo by Laurie Weir

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It was a movement to occupy O’Reilly’s Pub Sunday afternoon as guests from the Occupy Ottawa movement were in town to talk about their experiences in Ottawa. Perth’s Joe Cowen says he’s not a ‘leader’ but he took the initiative to host an event where people could hear first-hand what their group is all about. “It was nice to see so many people take part,” he said. “It was unexpected. I expected it to be more heated and confrontational, but what we were able to do was alleviate some of the myths perpetuated by the media about Occupy.” According to their website, Occupy Ottawa is a “peaceful, vibrant, democratic grassroots movement of many colors, genders and political persuasions. They are citizens, voters, workers, parents, professionals, students, activists and unemployed workers. We are the 99 per cent devoted to transforming the unequal, unfair, and growing disparity in the distribution of power and wealth in Canada and around the globe.” A general assembly filled the local pub to standing room only. Guest speakers discussed their own personal experiences and answered questions about the movement. While in Perth, Cowen said he was thrilled to receive such positive feedback. “I haven’t slept much,” he said. “I have been going over in my head what to do next. I got about 35-40 emails after the meeting who are showing support.” Prior to the meeting, Cowen said the “Occupy Perth” movement was a solo act. “It was me. That’s it. Now I have a lot of support and am working on what the next step for Perth is,” he said. “The vision is to have discussion and to work in groups and steer the discussion about ways we can help in our own community.” Working alongside groups such as the food bank and with other Photo by Laurie Weir ‘Occupy’ satellite communities such as in Kingston and Ottawa are Larry Kuzak and Joe Cowen, both of Perth, stand outside O’Reilly’s plans that he wants to see come to fruition. Pub after a successful general assembly on Sunday afternoon where “I’d like to see some ideas come to the table,” he said. they discussed the Occupy movement. See ‘OCCUPY’, page 3

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COMMUNITY LANARK SANTA PARADE Saturday, Dec. 10 marked the day for the annual Lanark Santa Claus Parade that kicked off at the Lanark Civitan Club. These are just a few of the scenes in the village as the parade meandered through during the sunny afternoon affair. Check out the online photo gallery at www. yourottawaregion. com for even more moments from the day. Photos by Laurie Weir

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Code’s Mill Inn and Spa gets new life From the front “This beautiful facility is not only an enormous asset to the BIA, but also to the Town of Perth. I wish the new owners all the best.” The group plans on finishing the spa and the pool over the winter months and are scheduled to be ready by May, Saumure said. Other improvements will begin this week. Guest and conference rooms will be renovated, complete with Photo by Kassina Ryder new furniture, linens, TVs and Christy Cochrane, general manager of Code’s Mill on the Park Inn and Spa, passes the keys to the hotel’s new own- other equipment. ers; Guy Saumure & Sons Construction Ltd, Brent and Avis Brownlee and John Hinton, on Dec. 12. From left, Christy The hotel will remain open Cochrane, Donna Hinton, John Hinton, Pam Saumure, Chris Saumure, Brent Brownlee, Guy Saumure and Avis Brown- during renovations. lee.

“The hotel is beautiful, it just lacks the finishing touches,” Saumure said. “John Stewart had great vision,” he said. The hotel was originally built by Perth business owner John Stewart in 2008 before it was taken into receivership by BDO Canada in March, 2010. It had been listed at a cost of $6 million. All 26 staff will continue to be employed. Saumure would not disclose how much the group paid for the hotel, but said it was “fair market value.”

Occupy activists talk of Ottawa experiences ple,” he said. Goldring also said he joined in part to help protect social programs, such as unemployment insurance, which veterans helped to establish after the First World War. When soldiers returned home to Canada after the war, the government passed legislation and created departments to help soldiers until they could find employment. The 1918 Employment Officers Co-Ordination Act and the creation of the department of Employment Services were the first steps toward what is now Employment Insurance. “We need to protect what they built for us,” he said. “That’s part of their legacy.” Perth resident Sarah Barbary said she has been involved in the movement since February. She said spending time as a volunteer with the Guatemala Stove Project opened her eyes to how much can be accomplished when people work together. “A lot of people think things are the way they are and they will never change,” she said. “I am very much a person who wants to see change.”

ANGELS AMONG US The Angel Tree program culminated with pickups throughout Lanark County last week including at local schools and at the Children’s Aid Society where gifts will be distributed this week. Pictured at The Stewart School in the top photo are: (front), Jed Boyce, Amelia Moore, Elizabeth Cox, Aeron McGlade, Owen Dowdall, Savannah Hayfron-Benjamin, Owen Gibson; (back) Joey Marr, Cameron Huggard, Shay Popplewell. To the left are volunteers coordinating gifts at the drop zone for easier access for delivery.

County budget sees increase From the front “In 2008 we were at $50 million on our revenue side and now we’re down to $43 million. That’s a big difference.” Of particular note in the budget this year is an allotment to the youth centres in the county which sees the amount of money the county contributes being restored to $40,000 per each centre. Wagland said that number had been cut back by about $9,000 in

total, but the total in its entirety, $200,000 for the five centres, was allotted in the county budget for 2012. The budget was approved at the committee level last week and the numbers came before county council committee of the whole on Dec. 14. Greaves said that the number could still change prior to the budget being approved by council. Details were not available by press time.

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Photos by Kassina Ryder and Rosanne Lake

MUNICIPAL MATTERS

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BEST WISHES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON from The Township of Lanark Highlands The Municipal Ofﬁce will be closed for Christmas commencing December 23rd, 2011 at Noon. The ofﬁce will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.

See you in 2012! NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BY-LAW 2009-1000 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

2012 Lanark Highlands calendars are available at the Municipal Ofﬁce for a cost of $10.00

THE 2010 COUNTY OPP SATISFACTION SURVEY is available on our website. Paper copies are available at the Township Ofﬁce.

POOP AND SCOOP

Dog owners must pick up after their pet. Owners of a dog who allow waste to be placed on public property or private property not owned by the dog owner are liable to a ﬁne.

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 across a Township road or street. The removal of such snow piles by the Township will be charged to the adjacent property owner. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Scott Cameron, Public Works Superintendant 75 George St., Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext. 239 • F: 613-259-2291 E: scameron@lanarkhighlands.ca • www.lanarkhighlands.ca

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From the front “Having a ‘meet the movement’ event here in Perth was a trial run to see if there was enough interest to get an Occupy Perth group started.” More awareness and networking, more volunteer help and coordination with other local organizations will solidify the local movement, he added. Larry Kozak is also a Perth native who now lives in Ottawa. He said he became involved in the movement “because it’s necessary. “It’s obvious so many things about our society are broken and need to be fixed. We need a movement – a collective voice – and not just an occupation.” Kozak it’s about empowerment and tapping into the grass roots of the community. “It’s not just in the cities, but in local communities like Perth where we need to be heard.” Ottawa resident Hugh Goldring said he joined the movement to raise awareness about financial inequality faced by the working class. “I saw it as an opportunity to draw attention to working peo-

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Town discusses new purchase bylaw KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Perth council passed a motion that will change the way the town purchases goods and services. The new procurement bylaw will mean contracts of less than $50,000 will no longer have to be approved by council before being authorized by the mayor and clerk, according to Lang Britchford, the town’s director of corporate services. Britchford presented the new bylaw at the committee-of-the-whole meeting on Dec. 6. Britchford said the new bylaw requires items be clearly identified in the approved budget, giving directors the authority to

proceed, rather than seeking approval at the time of purchase. “If you pass the budget, you are giving us the authority to go ahead,” Britchford told councillors. Britchford said under the old bylaw, all contracts had to be approved by council before the mayor could sign and bind the corporation of the Town of Perth. The new bylaw breaks down costs into different pricing categories. Purchase amounts of less than $5,000 can be approved by department directors. For amounts up to $25,000, the director can go ahead with a purchase order if at least three price quotations have been received and the CAO approves the purchase.

For amounts between $25,000 and $50,000, at least three tenders must be received and get the CAO and the department chair’s approval before a director can proceed with a purchase. Council must approve all purchases greater than $50,000, as well as any budget deviations of more than $20,000. If the CAO and treasurer deem the deviation something council should be aware of, council can also be asked to approve smaller amounts. Britchford also said council must approve project changes, even if the cost of the project remains the same. For example, if council approves the construction of a new tennis court, the project can’t be switched to

County defers talk about arterial road

building a new splash pad without council’s approval, even if it costs the same amount, he said. Britchford told council the CAO and town treasurer will act as a “safety net” on all large purchases. “No one can act unilaterally on significant purchases,” he said. All items will need to be stated clearly and approved during the budgeting process. CAO John deRosenroll said the move will allow staff to deal with purchasing and leave councillors in a position to put more of their focus on policy and other issues. Mayor John Fenik said he would support the motion as long as it was clear that all purchases need to be approved

during the budgeting process and there were no surprises for councillors. “That would be a very bad thing,” Fenik said. Britchford reiterated that purchases would need to be clearly defined in the budget. “It’s got to be spelled out or it doesn’t fly,” he said. Coun. Ed McPherson said as chair of corporate services, he believes the new bylaw will help speed up the purchasing process and give more authority to the approved budget. “I have felt staff are being over-burdened,” he said. He also said council trusts department chairs to know their budgets and manage them accordingly.

BEAUTIFUL MUSIC The Men of the Tay and the Women of the Tay choirs entertained a full house at St. James Anglican Church, Perth, on Sunday, Dec. 11 as the congregation enjoyed a Christmas celebration. The choir will be in the streets of Perth this weekend, starting around 11 a.m. at the Metro grocery store on Wilson Street. Photos by Laurie Weir

ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com

The ball is officially rolling for the estimated $14-million arterial road to be built in Perth, as the town sent a letter to Lanark County dated Nov. 22, seeking endorsement of its construction. The letter of intent for the “arterial road joint venture project” was formally received at the county’s corporate services committee meeting on Dec. 7, but a decision regarding Perth’s proposal for the project was deferred pending further information. Added into the motion that was passed to receive the letter, was also a paragraph asking director of finance and treasure Kurt Greaves to provide a report to the committee updating the long-term capital plan for the second quarter of 2012 to include the arterial road. Greaves said any potential expenditures incurred from the proposed project would be seen in the 2013 budget or after. The letter of intent asked for the county to endorse the project, as it states in county policy that “local municipalities may request that the County of Lanark assumes responsibility for an existing local road or a new road which is to be constructed.” A report from the Town of Perth included with the letter states that the need for a third main arterial road has been the subject of debate and discussion in the town for decades. In fact, a transportation study was conducted back in 1991 which concluded that Perth would need such a road by 2002 at the latest, based on estimated population and traffic growth. In addition, land surrounding the Perthmore subdivision has long since been the favoured route for the road, aiming to cut back on large truck traffic downtown while also providing another route for emergency vehicles. With files from Kassina Ryder

Heritage Conservation District moves forward KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Perth councillors passed a motion to move forward with the proposed Heritage Conservation District during the committeeof-the-whole meeting on Dec. 6. “From our assessment of the numbers, this is a prime location to be considered for a heritage conservation district,” Shannon Baker, senior landscape architect from EcoPlans Limited told council. Baker presented the study along with Darryl Bird, senior project manager with MMM Group and Rick Coombs, project architect with Nexus Architects. Baker said the study focused on the area bordered by Drummond, North, Wilson and Harvey streets, as well as properties on either side of the streets. A total of 115 properties are included in the boundary area; 25 of which already have heritage designation. Coombs said there are two “essential ingredients” when de-

termining whether an area warrants a conservation district; if there are heritage assets worth preserving and if there are possible risks to those assets. Perth definitely meets the criteria, he said. “You have to recognize it and you have to be able to protect it,” he said. He gave an example of another town in Ontario that failed to update its Heritage Conservation Plan, which made it possible to be challenged by a municipal board. A developer proposing a 17-storey condominium complex was granted permission to build because the plan wasn’t strong enough to resist it. “This is just one of the risks that may present itself to you,” said Coombs. A conservation district would provide guidelines to property owners renovating or building new structures, he said. He mentioned when the Dominion Block on Foster Street was ravaged by fire in 1972, there were no guidelines or incentives in place for business owners to

ensure the heritage aspects of their buildings were preserved or reconstructed. He also made an example of the 1982 renovation to the Toronto Dominion Bank on Gore Street, saying the renovation was not what “Perth meant by heritage.” Baker said more than half of downtown buildings were considered A and B quality, which means they are “noteworthy examples of architectural style or historical merit,” according to the study. Thirty per cent of buildings downtown were built in Georgian style and the downtown area was already well-developed by 1874, Coombs added. Coun. Judy Brown asked whether the guidelines would apply to existing properties. Coombs said that they wouldn’t force existing property owners to do anything; the guidelines would only apply to reconstruction projects and new buildings. Coun. Jim Graff pointed out an instance where part of Perth’s heritage was lost. One of Perth’s first schools, the Foster Street

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School, was torn down to make way for the Perth and District Community Arena Ice Skating Rink, which was built in 1965. “We didn’t realize what the value of those buildings was,” Graff said. Deputy Mayor John Gemmell said he supported the idea, especially in light of Perth’s upcoming 200th anniversary. “I was at both presentations and we have a big day coming up in 2016 and this fits right in with that,” he said. Councillors unanimously passed the motion. The next step is to develop a plan for the district. Phases one and two of the project was budgeted at $55,000, according to town documents. The Ministry of Tourism and Culture’s Creative Communities Prosperity Fund provided $47,600 and the town of Perth’s Heritage Management Advisory Panel 2011 budget provided the other $7,400. Guidelines for the district are scheduled to be presented to council in Feb. 2012.

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LANARK LIGHTS UP THE NIGHT Lanark enjoyed its annual light up the night celebration on Dec. 8. Far left, nine-year-old Anthony Wark gets a hug from a Christmas Bear; top, members of the Lanark Highlands Youth Centre count down to the moment of the tree lighting; the tree light in full colour and above is Kasha Lehovich, a top competitor in the My Town’s Got Talent competition, performs at the event.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND HEARING UNION GAS LIMITED DISTRIBUTION RATES FOR 2013 Union Gas Limited (“Union”) filed a cost of service application on November 10,

EB-2011-0210

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Occupy shifted discourse What exactly, did the Occupy Movement accomplish? We saw thousands of people in cities across North America and the other parts of the Western world spend days and weeks camped out in parks. For what, exactly? A lot. To begin with, Occupy brought together people from disparate groups with a common cause. One, to fight for social and economic equality; and two, to speak over the heads of the politicians, who regardless of which party they represent have often disappointed the 99 per cent by siding with the one per cent. They took the protest to those who now hold genuine power and influence in our democracy: the ultra-rich and their corporations. It’s a powerful phrase: “We are the 99 per cent.” It says everything to those willing to hear, and nothing to those who refuse. To sympathizers on the left it means social justice; to the moderate right it means the restoration of capitalism by the dismantling of monopolies and oligarchies. Occupy has made it impossible to ignore growing inequalities and related social injustices. The subject is now discussed with some depth in workplaces, universities and, yes, even newspapers. Even the business-friendly think-tank Conference Board of Canada is heeding the warning. It says income inequality has risen more in Canada than in the U.S. since the mid-1990s, and faster than in many other advanced countries. The board awarded Canada a C grade for its equality of income. The inequality gap was immense by the end of the 19th century, which allowed communism to gain strength against capitalism. The moderate right finally understands that, by allowing middle class incomes to stagnate as they’ve done for 30 years when trickle-down economics and ‘all taxes bad’ mantras were first sung, eventually consumer spending would fizzle. Continue to squeeze the middle class and, at some point, we’ll see more than simple verbal demands for wealth distribution. That should concern the 100 per cent. Setting aside these types of discussions that took place regularly at Occupy protests, critics pretended to be baffled by the apparent lack of a central message. Yet they were fully aware that should some such catch-phrase as “down with capitalism” take hold, it would be ease to vilify. ‘There. Case closed,’ the critics could say. But the occupiers never fell for it. They insisted everyone had a unique and legitimate beef to pick with the one per cent. And by doing so they prolonged the discourse to the extent that it has changed politics. That there is now a chance to restore balance is an accomplishment the Occupy movement can be proud.

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t this time of year my lists are so numerous they’re carried around in a basket. So far I’ve tackled the Christmas card list, so now it’s time to think about presents. One daughter has suggested we limit things to the kids; which, since her children are now adults, leaves me with one great-grandson and one soon-toarrive great-granddaughter. The little lad is easy: energetic, outdoorsy, certainly not into books or art materials. He thoroughly enjoyed the little balsa wood aircraft I gave him for his birthday so when I saw, in the catalogue, similar little planes plus a book on how to fold paper ones, my problem was solved. And it will introduce him to reading and at least one minor art form. After attending a baby shower for the expected granddaughter, I’m at a bit of a loss to think of something she will need. It was a huge gathering and the giftgiving monumental. Since baby clothes these days are so adorable, everyone got a bit carried away so she will be wearing a new pink outfit every day for a very long time. Maybe a small teddy bear would be suitable? I roam the stores but all the ones I see are gigantic - just imagine a newborn opening her eyes and finding herself staring at a huge, glass-eyed, furry face! I don’t want to frighten the poor little soul so she’s still on the list for something small and cuddly. My other daughter is having us for Christmas and exchang-

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sorted pasta dinners, which I’m told both of them enjoy. My teenaged grandson will get a gift card to spend on computer stuff, since I hardly know a blog from a twitter and he is seriously into all that. My daughter too gets a similar gift card although I may attach it to a box of chocolates since they have become a tradition from when we filled stockings for her in childhood. Dear husb and I always fill stockings with small gifts for each other, then treat ourselves to something major in the New Year. I used to poke one of those wooden nutcracker men into the top of his stocking, as a little yuletide joke, but he now has quite an army of them on the shelf above his computer so maybe it’s time to stop. My problem is that, since I don’t drive, I have to buy things without him knowing. I do have one local female friend who drives, so maybe I can hint at a Christmas shopping spree with her. As for my husband’s choice of things for me, he too makes out lists and I found one the other day with my name on it, but his writing is becoming more and more unreadable as the years go by. A closer study of this list begins with something that looks like a “fuzzible gimbleswat” whatever that is. I can’t say it’s something I’ve always wanted but I’m sure it will come as a nice surprise, whatever it turns out to be and I can hardly wait for Christmas morning to find out!

ou may have heard I have a sore foot. Possibly I have whined and complained incessantly about it. Things are muuuuuuch better than they were. In August, I was basically lame. Now, after physiotherapy fixed a raging case of tendonitis and orthotics are teaching my feet how to be normal, there are lots of times when I can walk pain free. To quickly recap, I developed a weird pain in my right foot in August. This led me to my doctor, then to a physiotherapist who determined I had a rather nasty case of posterior tibialis tendonitis brought about because the long arch was collapsing onto the tendon. It appears I have “severe biomechanical failure” in both feet, although the left one hasn’t gotten as angry as the right one. Yet. As interesting as this all sounds (stop yawning), a collapsed foot is much more fun to talk about than it is to walk upon. So you can imagine how much fun that must be! Anyway, physio helped tremendously and the orthotics are starting to make a difference. Still, the progress is slow. Even though it has been suggested that someday I may be able to get back into running, I am starting to have serious doubts. At a recent event a couple of us were lamenting how much fun we were having (ha) now that we have entered our forties. One woman reported having hot flashes. I chimed in with the fact I now sport orthotics. “I am starting to think that collapsed feet don’t actually get better,” I said. A nurse was standing beside

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GRAY Past Deadline me. “No, no they don’t,” she said matter-of-factly. Possibly a look passed over my face because she added the word “rarely.” I have avoided checking Dr. Google on this matter because I am not sure I am ready to hear for certain that the jig is up – that my aspirations to be a prima ballerina are kaput and my dream of being a foot model for anything other than a medical journal is done. Besides, I should put that week into context. I am not terribly athletic. I continue to be amazed that I took up running at all. It is hard. I am not a glamorous runner. Sometimes it hurts. (Ironically, it usually wasn’t the feet that were sore, but I now know that the feet are connected to, well, everything.) Anyway, the best thing about running for me is the fact it clears my head and makes me feel happy. All I need is 5K a couple of times a week to accomplish this. I also love running because I can go when my

schedule allows it, which can be tricky. The fact I haven’t run since July 24 – or even had a decent power walk – makes me cranky. So on the evening of Nov. 27 I went on a super-fast, long-strided, loud-music-playing, orthotics-wearing, heart-pumping, 2.7K walk. It felt sooooo good. Even though I iced my foot as soon as I came home, I paid for it, as I knew I would. I don’t regret it, though. Besides, it was a new and different kind of pain, which was intriguing (when you are obsessed with your foot). I was still paying for it when I had the conversation with my nurse friend. I bounced back from that discouragement after chatting with my lovely physiotherapist a week later. I admitted to her that I had probably pushed the boundaries a bit with my mentally-therapeutic-butpedalianly-abusive power walk. She was undaunted, however, and has encouraged me to start a walking program – but to ease into it. (Duh.) I am also working harder on my exercises. These include such exciting things as standing on tiptoes while squeezing a small ball between my feet, as well as toe push-ups, which are harder than they might sound. Most importantly, I am going to try to be more patient. My orthotics guy told me it could take several months before the bad days diminish. I am only about halfway into “several.” With patience and a lot more toe push-ups, maybe I will be lucky enough to be one of the “rarelys.”

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OP-ED

Keeping traditions alive I

t’s Saturday night, and our house is packed. I don’t mean packed, like people are milling about, I mean there-is-standing-roomonly packed. Adults are standing and chatting in every inch of our house. Adults are sitting and chatting on all the furniture. Kids are underfoot. Kids have stationed themselves surrounding the food table (best seats the house). Kids are taking over the living room. Kids are running in and out of the laundry room. Kids are under the Christmas tree?!? When did we all have so many children? My husband, daughters and I hosted our annual “Lake Family Toast to Christmas” over the weekend. It serves as a chance to get together, before the mayhem of the holidays swallows

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LAKE View from the Lake us whole, and celebrate the season with friends. Some friends we’re really enjoying getting to know, some

others we’ve known since kindergarten. We started hosting a Christmas party six years ago and I always relish in decorating for the big event. Swags of real evergreen with sparkly ribbons on the walls, mixed nuts on the table to crack, the tree twinkling, and being able to marvel over all the tiny Christmas figurines as each is unwrapped from storage - it’s a time that is steeped in traditions passed on from my mother and dad but also a truly special time in which we’re creating our own traditions with our little girls. No matter how late we send out the invites, our friends always show up en mass, with great food and ready to have fun. At one point we had almost 50 people crammed into our ancient little farm house

Saturday night. In the middle of the evening, I was standing in the kitchen chatting with a girlfriend and sneaking my (third! gasp!) peanut butter truffle, when I overheard one of guys laugh and say, “The Lake parties have sure changed.” I totally relate to that sentiment. When we started hosting the annual bout of holiday cheer no one was married. No one had children. The thought of starting a party at 6 p.m. so parents could get kids off to bed at a decent hour seemed ridiculous. Having food other than chips and pretzels set out buffet-style seemed extravagant. And, yes… I vaguely remember consuming alcohol. Fast forward to the weekend when the house cleared out by about 11:30 p.m; children were

changed into pajamas before being buckled into cars, and parents actually helped clean up before departing. But even though our lives have changed dramatically, it’s still a chance to get together and celebrate the holidays. That one magical time of year when everyone is up for getting out of the cold to lose themselves in conservation for a few hours, reconnecting with friends and planning for the year that lies ahead. No matter how many kids we all have, no matter how many toys are strewn about the house, no matter how many changes we can record in our lives as we finally “grow up”, I hope that our tiny house is bursting with friends old and new for many holiday seasons to come.

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husking the scales off pine class uses the collected ith wintery condis we approach the and spruce cones to retrieve sum to purchase a gift for tions fast being Christmas holidays, the hidden seeds the cones there are several festive a girl or boy of a selected thrust upon us, it is often a contain. So adept are these activities happening at St. age. The goal is that every good chance to study a little crossbills at this task that John. child in Lanark County more closely the makeup and they make a domestic budgie will have a present on As always, we will be variances in the feathered look like a minor leaguer by holding our annual ChristChristmas day. visitors that come to our comparison. In sports news, the mas assembly the last Frifeeders. When a brown creeper ap- day before the two-week much-anticipated alumni At this season, the neighpears, it is usually working break begins. The event basketball game will be bouring leafless trees quickupwards on the tree trunks, takes place all afternoon, held on Wednesday Dec. ly disclose any bird life that its sickle-shaped bill spe- and it showcases a wide 21. pauses there, while later on cially adapted for lifting the variety of Spartan talent. The match pits the curthe white background will larvae, eggs, and aphids from rent student body against Although in previous do the same for those birds the crevices in tree bark. Spartan veterans, which years, the focus was set on frequenting the lower snowWoodpeckers, on the other musical performances and often includes staff memcovered areas. hand, use their pointed bills dance bers. numbers, student With backyard feeders Outdoors to cut through the bark, al- council is now encouragThe game is popular now attracting more patrons, lowing their flexible tongue ing all manner of performamong both the students the opportunities for a closer to extract wood-boring in- ers to audition. and teachers, and never look will also increase. This Spartan Scene fails to have surprising reThis can include anyis especially so if the feeders are placed sects from the cavities within. Nuthatches have a pick-like bill which thing from ventriloquism sults, so be sure to attend. near the windows. Not many of us have And although what the different birds they use to pry hibernating insects from to telling jokes to magic eat is important, how they go about sat- their winter shelter or to break through tricks. Spartans who are interested a goat on our Christmas list this year, but should present their ideas to Mrs. Retty, for third-world countries, owning a goat isfying their wants, and what they eat it the shells of acorns. Looking at the boisterous blue jay, we Mrs. Peters or Ms. Pugh. ensures a source of nourishment. with, is even more so. The beaks and bills Ms. Licari’s students are planning on In the season of giving, we should reof birds, then, are often tips to their ways see a strong bill necessary for opening hard-shelled nuts or pecking out chunks member those in the community who are purchasing a goat (at the cost of $100), of life. Look carefully at this feature of your of meat from a dead bird or animal, for less fortunate. For this reason, St. John and sending it to a family in need. With the addition of another $45, the avian guests and you will see what we they are a member of the crow family, af- is once again participating in the Angel ter all. family could be fed for a month. More inTree program. mean. Occasionally, a northern shrike shows Students are encouraged to donate formation on this event and its progress The cardinal, for example, like all other members of the grosbeak family, has a up in the vicinity of a feeding station, and money in support of this cause. Each will follow in an upcoming article. heavy bill for cracking the larger seeds. the beaks of these so-called butcher birds Similarly shaped, but much smaller, are are not only heavy but they appear lethal ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ the beaks of the sparrow family (buntings, as well. In fact, the notched mandibles on tree sparrows, and the various finches). Perth & District Children’s Santa Claus Parade While they are partial to sunflower shrikes are a common feature of predaseeds, they consume tremendous amounts cious birds that aids them in holding onto of weed seeds in the areas around feeding their prey. From the above descriptions, you can stations. A call from Jean Griffin about a flock readily see that every species of bird has “WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR” of white-winged crossbills near Maberly a bill for its own particular needs and habreminded me that these parrot-like actors its. A DISNEY CHRISTMAS Take the time to look over your feathered may already be moving into our area. friends, especially their bills, as each one Each carrying their own built-in set of CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS carries a clue to its owner’s character. pruning shears, they make short work of Industrial - Eaton Electrical, Non-Commercial - Montague Fire Dept., Commercial - Town of Perth, Schools Elementary - Drummond Central, High School - PDCI, LETTERS Animal - Cedar Ridge Ranch (miniature horses), Service Club - Rotary Club, Individual - Augusta Rowesome & Friends, Best Overall - Jim McCormick Family from Stanleyville

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The holiday season is such a special time of year for so many people. When I was much younger, I can remember waking up on Christmas morning, before my parents, and stomping around the house trying to be subtle about waking them up. When everyone was awake, we would eat fresh baked cinnamon buns together. After breakfast it was finally time to enter the living room. The excitement of seeing the overflowing stockings and presents under the Christmas tree was overwhelming. There were always so many gifts, and always that one special present I had been hoping for. The sights and sounds of Christmas are among us. With the holidays come gifts, and with gifts come wrapping paper, and with wrapping paper comes garbage. Sure we all want to buy the perfect gifts for our loved ones, and wrap it in the most fitting wrapping paper possible, and finish it off with a big festive bow, but at what cost? Every year, Canada contributes an average of 545,000 tons of Christmas wrap waste to landfills. If every family chose to leave three gifts unwrapped, there would be enough paper to cover 45,000 skating rinks in paper. If you were to ask someone what their favourite childhood holiday memory was, I bet it would involve time with family

and friends, not the latest high-tech toy. The packaging from all of these new gadgets has to end up somewhere. Each Canadian spends on average $750 on Christmas; this includes gifts, wrapping supplies, and food. Our holiday season is turning into a landfill’s dream. Looking back on all my childhood Christmases, I can’t even remember what high-tech gadget I got or what edition of Barbie was hanging out of my stocking. All I remember is the invaluable time spent with friends, family and loved ones. I mean isn’t that what the holiday season is really about? I’m not suggesting you stop buying gifts, forego decorations and cancel Christmas. I’m simply suggesting that we start a new environmentally-friendly tradition each year, such as using comics from the morning paper as gift wrap, or use cloth napkins rather than paper at dinner. How about taking a walk downtown and checking out some of the local shops. There are amazing boutiques, antique shops, and toy stores in the heart of our community, lets buy some Christmas gifts from these stores, and help support local business owners. It’s time we think about what’s really important during the holiday season; friends and family. Leila Stafford Ecosystem Management Technology Fleming College Smiths Falls

Downtown shopping is missing something To the Editor, Here I am at 8 p.m. on Friday night in my store just off Gore Street. I am wondering why people are not shopping downtown for Christmas and I realize very few stores are open in the evening. I wonder why. When we were kids, piling in the car to go downtown on Friday evening was something we looked forward to all week long. We would go to Beamish and Stedmans and H&M, then over to Giant Tiger. There were stores open, there were realistic prices that we could actually afford and there were people on the streets walk-

ing in and out and all about and stopping to talk to others that they hadn’t seen all week long. So, when we opened our shop, I was hoping to be a part of something like that. Now, I understand that the fewer the people, the stores can’t afford to pay staff. But it is a circle. People won’t come if they don’t think any stores are open… Can’t we do something together as a town to re-birth the downtown after-work shopping crowd? Susan Lafosse Perth

PARADE MARSHALLING & COMMUNICATIONS: Gene Richardson, Ron Farrell, Christopher Mahon, Tanner Brady & Dylan Kirkham, BBD&E Volunteer Firefighters patroling with the 4-wheelers - Aidan Ryan,Kevin Toner, Chris McLean, Joe Bingley, Perth Volunteer Firefighter Ron Woods for driving the “pace vehicle” in Unit 5, Ryan Communications, Perth Police Dept., and Jack Wright, Karen Fox, Jim Niblock & Community Services for placement and use of barricades and erection of banner. JUDGING: Healey Bus Lines and Brent Pepper , Lindsay Mahon for stats tabulation, Sandy Grella “the caller” and to our judges - Cindy Richardson, Brant Heney, Tammy Heney, John Conboy & Valerie Conboy PROMOTION: COGECO Cable TV, Kathy Botham & Dorothy Linden for doing a fabulous job as our T.V. commentaries, Sign Design for updating the banner and Andre Arcand for installing the town signs, Gord Cowie & Perth Courier for keeping us on deadline! REGISTRATION & FORM UP: Julie Brady for fielding lots of enquiries and Coldwell Banker for use of office equipment and phones, Dorothy Linden & Lindsay Mahon for helping at the registration desk on parade day, Barnabe’s Your Independent Grocer for the great hot chocolate, Bill Beacham (Leo Adams Investments) for use of parking lot at the “The Factory” on Sunset Blvd., Perth Septic Services for giving us a deal on the portable toilet rental. FOOD AFTER PARADE: Anne Marie Lewis & Ken Young of Aabacus Catering for donation of hot chocolate & coffee pots, Brownlee’s Metro for coffee urns; Valerie Hall, custodian at Queen Elizabeth School; the food preparers and servers from the Perth Chamber of Commerce who did a fantastic job, including: Jack McTavish, Nancy McTavish, Jim Town, Margot Hallam, Greg Hallam, Pauline Sitchette & Mark Sitchette SANTA’S FLOAT: Members of Perth Lions Club for decorating and tending to this precious job, Tom Devlin Transport Ltd., Tackaberry Construction for use of their garage to work on the float, cutter owner Claire Dodds and, of course, Lorne Hollywood and Toni McVeigh. OTHER: Kai Plant and Connor Plant our Shrek & Fionna banner carriers and Perth Lions Club for collecting along the route for the Salvation Army. MONETARY DONATIONS: F & N Dobbie, Woodwark & Stevens, Sinclair Florists, Cross Street & Company Chartered Accountants, Stephen Hillier & Associates, Hillside Gardens, Country Tole Creations, Perth Home Hardware Building Centre, Kenneth W. Smith Law Office, Smiths Falls Firefighters Assoc., Michael Reid Law Office, Jim & Allison McCormick CORPORATE SPONSORS Once again we are overwhelmed by your consistently generous support – this parade would not happen without you!

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Thank you to all who helped and participated to make this year’s “A DISNEY CHRISTMAS” parade a huge success! To all our participants we appreciate the effort and time you have put in to be part of our parade and make it the success it is each year! Our apologies if we missed anyone! Sheri Mahon-Fournier, Dorothy Linden, Jack Wright, Gene Richardson Any suggestions or ideas for next year’s theme, drop us a line at sherisells@hotmail.com

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COMMUNITY

Picking the perfect Christmas tree LAURIE WEIR ljweir@perthcourier.com

When it comes to Christmas trees, the Hendry family knows their stuff. In the tree farming business for half a century, Treeland Orchard and Christmas Tree Farm is home to hundreds of coniferous trees on several acres of land just outside Perth on Scotch Line Road. Scotch pine and Balsam are the trees of choice. Many are already cut and stacked for easy perusal, while some are still in the field. The family plants about 2,000 trees annually and harvest about a quarter of that. “People can cut their own if they want,” Nathalie Hendry said, who is married to John Hendry, a second-generation tree farmer. The business has been operational since 1952. Hendry says her tree of choice is the Scotch pine. It has longer, and much softer, needles. They tend to last longer too, she added. “I didn’t have a real tree until I met John,” she said. “Now I wouldn’t want an artificial tree. There is just something about a real tree for the holidays.” Hendry advises that once you choose your tree, to leave it in a heated garage or

shed overnight to let it thaw a bit. Trim the bottom branches and slice about an inch off the bottom of the trunk. This opens the tree enabling it to take on water. “Keep them watered,” she says. “If you don’t they become dry and brittle and lose their needles. If you keep them well watered, they can last up to six weeks or longer.” Many who come to the Perth tree farm are making the trip out from Ottawa. “A lot of our trees go to the city,” Hendry says. “But most of our customers are local.” For Greg Anderson of Westport, stopping into the local tree farm on his way home seemed like an easy thing to do. He had some help from his colleague, James Leach-Weiers of Inverary. The two teach at Perth and District Collegiate Institute. “We always get a real one,” Anderson said. Leach-Weiers says he goes with the artificial tree. “We’ve always had a fake one,” he said. There are pros and cons for both, they added. Hendry’s farm is open Monday to Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located at 2352 Scotch Line Rd., Perth.

Photo by Kassina Ryder

CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY Grades 4, 5 and 6 students at St. John Elementary School were busy rehearsing for their upcoming Christmas concert, Christmas in the Country, on Dec. 8.

Photo by Laurie Weir

Greg Anderson gets some help from his colleague James Leach-Weiers as they load a Scotch pine Christmas tree from Treeland Orchard and Christmas Tree Farm on Scotch Line Road.

Neighbourhood skating rink on thin ice KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

A neighbourhood skating rink was given the red light by Perth town council until staff can determine if the rink is a liability. Dean Fournier, a resident of Taggart Crescent, appealed to councillors during the committee-of-the-whole meeting on Dec. 6. Fournier said he and his neighbours began constructing a small skating rink on the centre island of the boulevard in front of his home when he received an email from the town telling them another neighbour had complained. The town instructed them to stop constructing the rink, citing liability issues. Fournier said while the island is town property, neighbours often use it to play football and soccer during warmer months. “I don’t understand how this rink would expose the public to undue risk,” he said. Fournier said the neighbours were prepared to construct and maintain the rink, as well as put up “use at your own risk” signage. He presented council with a petition containing the signatures of 11 households in the neighbourhood supporting the rink.

Fournier’s wife, Allison, said while the rink would primarily serve children in the area, adults were also looking forward to it. “I was amazed at the number of adults in our subdivision who were as interested in it as were the kids,” she said. “We have neighbours who don’t have any children living at home who were anxious to dust of their skates.” Allison said the rink would promote outdoor physical activity among neighbours, who use the site for recreation during other times of the year. “We use this space regularly for recreational activities,” she said. In Fournier’s presentation to the town, he said he and the neighbours did not realize they would need to seek the town’s approval to build a skating rink on the land, when they Fourniers said they hoped council would allow the space to be used for a rink on a trial basis. At the COW meeting, Mayor John Fenik said while he supported the idea of the rink, a staff report was required to determine insurance and other liability issues for a neighbourhood rink constructed on town property. “My personal thought on this is that it’s a great idea,” he added. Staff was instructed to have the report ready to present to Fournier at the continuation of the COW meeting on Dec. 13.

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Municipal Connection Perth & District Indoor Pool Christmas Schedule

www.perth.ca PUBLIC NOTICE 2011 Christmas Holiday Schedule Please be advised that the hours of operation for the Town of Perth over the holidays are as follows: Monday, Dec. 26:...... Closed Tuesday, Dec. 27: .... Closed in Lieu of Boxing Day Monday, Jan. 2: ....... Closed Essential services will be maintained. For the schedule of garbage, recycling and organic curbside collection, please visit the Town’s website at www.perth.ca. For after hour emergencies, please call 613-267-1072.

Winter Snow Plowing The municipality performs winter maintenance of the municipal parking lots, roadways and sidewalks. The maintenance of this infrastructure follows the Minimum Maintenance Standards of Ontario Regulation 239/02 based on posted speed limits and trafﬁc counts throughout the roadway network. The primary function of winter control is to convey pedestrians and vehicles through the municipality to various destinations. As arterial roadways stabilize during a winter event, staff then endeavour to address issues on collector and local roadways. Private landowners and contractors are reminded that placement of snow from driveways onto the roadway is in contravention of Part X, Section 181 of the Highway Trafﬁc Act.

Green Bridge Replacement: Stewart Park Environmental Services staff have completed the removal of the deteriorated metal bridge structure in Stewart Park and re-installed new bridge abutments in preparation for the delivery of the new metal structure, expected during the week of December 19th. The new bridge structure will be delivered and installed by the manufacturer over a one-day period. It has been fully painted and the walking surface has been installed prior to delivery, to allow passage immediately after installation. An ofﬁcial ribbon-cutting is expected to take place upon receiving the ﬁrm delivery date, with details to be placed in the Municipal Connection.

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The Perth Landﬁll Site will be operating under a revised schedule for the upcoming holiday season: Date ...............................Hours Saturday, Dec. 24 .........OPEN 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Monday, Tuesday .........CLOSED and Wednesday, Dec. 26, 27 and 28 Thursday, Dec. 29 .........OPEN 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30 .............OPEN 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 ..........OPEN 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Monday and Tuesday, ...CLOSED January 2 and 3 Wednesday, Jan. 4 ........OPEN 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and return to regular schedule Regular operating hours for the Perth Landﬁll Site are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 Noon.

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The Facts about Holiday Safety 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.

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 ..............................TIME .........................DETAILS Saturday, Dec. 24 ............................................CLOSED to Monday, Dec. 26 Tuesday, Dec. 27 ............12-1 p.m. ..................Lane Swim 1-3 p.m. ....................FREE Public Swim sponsored by Cobra Pools & Spas 3-4 p.m. ....................Aquafit Wednesday, Dec. 28 ......11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ......Aquafit 12-1 p.m. ..................Lane Swim 1-3 p.m. ....................FREE Public Swim (pending) Thursday, Dec. 29 ..........12-1 p.m. ..................Lane Swim 1-3 p.m. ....................FREE Public Swim sponsored by Barnabe’s YIG 3-4 p.m. ....................Aquafit Friday, Dec. 30 ..............11 a.m. - 12 p.m........Aquafit 12-1 p.m. ..................Lane Swim 1-3 p.m. ....................FREE Public Swim sponsored by Subway Saturday, Dec. 31 ............................................CLOSED to Monday, Jan. 2 Tuesday, Jan. 3 to ............................................Regular Programming Thursday, Jan. 5 Friday, Jan. 6 to ................................................MIKE BROWN SWIM MEET Sunday, Jan. 8 Tuesday, Jan. 10, ............................................Winter 2012 Public Swim Thursday, Jan. 12 .............................................Lessons begin and Saturday, Jan. 14

• 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.

Overnight Winter Parking Restrictions The Town of Perth enforces overnight parking restrictions to ensure the most efﬁcient snow removal by Environmental Services staff. Winter parking restriction signs are erected at all entrances to the Town. Bylaw #3961 (as amended) states that no person shall park a vehicle between 0001 hours (12:01am) and 0600 hours (6am) during the period from November 20th to March 31st inclusive upon any highway or boulevard under the jurisdiction of the Town of Perth…” and further states that “no person shall park a vehicle between the hours of 0001 hours (12:01am) and 0600 hours (6am) in any public parking lot except for vehicles parked in designated areas displaying valid parking permits as described in Part IV(3).” A limited number of parking lot permits are available and may be purchased at Town Hall. Vehicles parked in contravention of the bylaw may be ticketed and towed.

Notice to all Building Owners, Managers and Tennants This notice serves as a reminder to all building owners, building managers and obligated tenants of their responsibility under the Town of Perth Property Maintenance and Occupancy By-law #3322. Build-up of ice and snow on roofs of buildings must be removed in a controlled fashion. When this hazard

cannot be immediately removed, there are barricades available to alert pedestrians of the potential overhead danger. A limited number of these barricades are available at the Crystal Palace next to the municipal parking lot in the Basin area. These are only to be used as a temporary solution until such time as the ice and snow is safely brought down. Once this has been done, these barricades are to be returned back to the Crystal Palace. If you are still in possession of any of these barricades from past years, please return them. Also, ice and snow on ﬁre escapes and ﬁre access routes to buildings must be kept clear. This needs to be done as often as necessary to ensure that safe access and egress from a building is provided for all building users and emergency services personnel. Thank you for your continued efforts in keeping Perth a safe community in which people can live, work and play.

Annual Dog and Cat Licences Available Now Dog and cat tags make great stocking stuffers for the pets on your Christmas list! A dog tag (licence) is required annually for all dogs residing within the Town of Perth. Between January 1st and March 31st, cost for the annual licence is $15.00, and it can be purchased at the Town Hall. After March 31st, the cost is $30.00. If a dog owner can provide proof of microchipping, there will be no charge for the licence. All cats are required to be registered (by tag) in the Town of Perth. This is a one-time licence that can be purchased at Town Hall at any time, and the cost is $15.00. For more information on dog and cat tags, please call 613-267-3311 Ext. 2222.

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COMMUNITY

CBC’s Adrian Harewood visits Glen Tay Public School KASSINA RYDER kassina.ryder@perthcourier.com

Glen Tay Public School students got a chance to learn from a professional last week when the CBC’s Adrian Harewood paid a visit to teach interviewing skills. Harewood was invited as part of a school project, said principal Eric Hardie. Hardie, who has known Harewood since childhood, said it was great to have a professional journalist come into the classroom. “We wanted them (students) to get the sense that an interview isn’t just a prerecorded list of questions,” Hardie said. “It needs to be a little more conversational to be effective.” Hardie said seniors’ homes were chosen for the project because of the knowledge students will gain from speaking with

older people. “I think seniors are often an untapped resource in our communities in a lot of ways,” he said. “There is a wealth of knowledge in places like that.” In addition to learning interviewing skills, students also asked Harewood a number of questions about his own career. He told students about one of his most anxious moments; when he was filling in for a colleague on the CBC’s The Current, and learned he had to interview former U.S President Bill Clinton the very next day. Harewood also shared some of his personal life with the students. Both of his parents were teachers and former newspaper journalists. “That kind of inspired me to follow in their path,” he said. He also used to have a lisp, which he managed to overcome

after years of practice. “All of us have things we need to deal with,” he told students. Later this month, Grade 4 to 6 students will interview seniors at Lanark Lodge and the Perth Community Care Centre and write a profile on each one. The finished pieces will be posted to a wiki, a public website. In order to keep them anon-

to seniors will be beneficial to both groups. “I think everyone wins when kids work with seniors,” he said. “Obviously the seniors really enjoy the interest and the attention from the kids, and I think the kids really appreciate the warmth and the breadth of knowledge from the seniors.”

ymous, only the senior’s initials will be used to identify them, Hardie said. “They’ll be able to work on these profiles offline, but when they’re done and ready to be shared we can post them to a website where they can be accessed,” he said. Hardie said having students go into seniors’ homes and talk

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Sheila and Paul La in, retired Bell employees and outstanding Auxiliary volunteers, make sure they get their 500 hours of volunteering in at the GWM Site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital every year. This qualiﬁes them to apply for an annual $2,500 grant from Bell which they have donated to the GWM Foundation for the past seven years. They have raised $17,500 to date! Margot Hallam, Executive Director of the GWM Foundation is delighted to receive this year’s cheque.

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Grade 5 student Megan Fournier listens as the CBC’s Adrian Harewood teaches Glen Tay Public School students interviewing skills on Dec. 8.

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Fairies, demons, elves, sorcerers and a lot of magic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all on late night, mainstream television. All filmed in Perth, by Perth residents. A locally-created web series got a boost over the weekend, as a large portion of Spellfuryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first season was shown as part of JR Digsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; line up Saturday night on Global TV. Spellfury started in 2008 as a fantasy action web series, said Perth resident Travis Gordon, who writes, directs and edits the show. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just one of the crew working on the show who hails from town, such as executive producer Jason Devlin, and lead actress, Julie Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Halloran. Gordon said the web series episodes resemble television, but are about three minutes each. Episodes are released about once a month to various platforms, including YouTube, and are also available on the showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. The majority of the episodes are shot in Perth at the Lions Hall, using green screen technology. The show

features characters donning elaborate costumes to depict ghosts, demons and magical apparitions. Special effects are added during editing, giving the series a realistic, magical edge. Other shooting locations involve the woods in the surrounding area. Gordon said about 95 per cent of the show is shot in Perth.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to get Spellfury on national TV. They played 12 minutes of the show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it looked great.â&#x20AC;? Travis Gordon Over the weekend, as part of the JR Digs Latenight Television show, Spellfury got national attention. Digs is a Gemini-nominated Canadian television personality, who has a large cult following. Spellfury was part of this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

entertainment, with Digs showing some of season one of the local show, paired down to about 12 minutes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was great to get Spellfury on national TV,â&#x20AC;? Gordon said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They played 12 minutes of the show â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it looked great.â&#x20AC;? Gordon said heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be getting a full digital copy of the entire show from the production company and putting it online next week for people who missed viewing the original airing. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t the first time people have taken notice of the show. In fact, Gordon said Spellfury is taking off, getting good views online, and spawning a loyal following in the United States. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve reached four million views,â&#x20AC;? said Gordon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of our viewership is in the States; they seem to be a bit more hip to what a web series is all about.â&#x20AC;? The crew has already won accolades for its prior work, including a Bronze Remi in 2008 at the Houston International Film Festival for the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first dramatic work Revelation. Check out everything Spellfury at www.spellfury.com.

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Upcoming Seminars Keep an eye on our 2012 Newsletters for all of the latest upcoming seminars. The Chamber will focus on delivering a number of different seminars in the coming months as well as informing you of seminars that are taking place in the area. If you are a business or organization that would be interested in sponsoring a seminar or hosting one of Perth & Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;After 5 Mixersâ&#x20AC;? please contact the office. We would love to work with you to promote your business!

It was great to see everyone at the Annual Chamber Christmas Social. A special thank you goes out to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tell Mamaâ&#x20AC;? who supplied us with a great evening of entertainment. Band members included our very own Chamber Member Shelley Montreuil, Frank Vancort and Cam Gray. As well thank you to Linda and Gordon Craig of the Perth Manor for their hosting of the social. Members not only got treated to some great music in a beautiful surrounding but they were given the opportunity to win a free advertisement in the Chamber newsletter and also were given a special Member 2 Member Benefit envelope. Thank you to all of the participants in the Member 2 Member Envelope: Balderson Fine Foods, Canadian Automobile Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bill Bousada, Chiropractic Care and Longevity Centre, Classic Theatre, Codeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inn Mill & Spa, Foodsmiths, Ground Waves, Jewelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Lidbetter Solutions, Reiki Associates, Studio Perth, Tomahawk Technologies and The Beach House. Congratulations to The Beach House for winning the free advertisement in the draw at the Social. As we look forward to 2012, the Perth & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to provide enhanced services and expanded resources for our 350 members. As mentioned we are embarking on a new website initiative that will allow the Chamber to extend many services and benefits to our members. Please keep your eyes open for updates that will be coming your way shortly. As well, as we enter the Christmas season I extend the invitation to all of our members to support fellow members during this time. If you are thinking of purchasing that special gift or service please consider all your fellow Chamber Members. Members supporting Members is a good thing. We are better together! I have already started my Christmas shopping and Perth & District is the place to go!

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Members please beware of potential counterfeit bills in circulation Thank you to Judy at Cobra Pools for letting us know of the $5 counterfeit bill that her staff received. At this time of year it is easy to not pay close attention to the money you are receiving so be sure to keep an eye out for it. Thanks Judy. A big thanks goes out to the Perth Police Service and Clair Beaumont of the Bank of Canada for the presentation on Crime Prevention on December 6. Everyone who attended walked away a little wiser. The Breakfast Seminar was presented in partnership with the Perth Police Service, the BIA and the Chamber. Also be aware that the new Accessibility Standard for Customer Service comes into effect on January 1, 2012. The Perth & District Chamber of Commerce held an Accessibility Seminar last spring to outline the changes that employers and organizations need to be aware of. Please note that the new accessibility standards are not specifically dealing with physical restrictions at your business â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are focused on the customer service end and having a plan in place to accommodate customers and clients that may need special assistance. It is about developing policies on how to adhere to the new accessibility standard. The Chamber will be holding another Accessibility Seminar in the next couple of months to assist you with the new changes. Information can be found on the Ontario Chamber of Commerce website at www.accessibilityworks.ca or call me at the Chamber office and I can give you more specific information. The Perth and District Chamber of Commerce, in an effort to better serve our member businesses and organizations will be enhancing our website to provide a significant value for our membership and, by extension, our site visitors. A feature we have built into our design is the capacity for each Chamber member to have a customizable member profile. Developing this feature will allow us to extend many services and benefits to our members. We are really excited about the opportunity to promote our members in a whole different way! Stay tuned for more information on this exciting initiative in the next few weeks.

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PART-TIME JOBS Make your own schedule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you HELP WANTED sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: All CDL Drivers Want- 1-800-383-3589. ed: Excellent mileage pay + bonuses. Require Cleaners required for valid passport. Deliver Perth area by a well-escontract new & used vehicles tablished company. long haul in U.S. & cleaning 1-800-667-3274 or Canada. Piggyback training available. Toll- 905-607-8200 or fax Free 1-855-781-3787. 905-607-9892.

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Haley Industries Limited For nearly 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 are immediate openings for:

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This position requires a minimum of 1-2 years experience in TIG welding. We offer a competitive salary and beneﬁts package including: Major Medical, Dental and Short Term Disability. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Haley Industries Limited Human Resources 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

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MOTOR VEHICLE dealers in Ontario MUST be registered with OMVIC. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint, visit www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002. If you’re buying a vehicle privately, don’t become a curbsider’s victim. Curbsiders are impostors who pose as private individuals, but are actually in the business of selling stolen or damaged vehicles.

TOWN OF ARNPRIOR Less than 30 minutes from Ottawa, the Town of Arnprior is located where the Madawaska River meets the Ottawa River. We have the best of both worlds: small town neighbors and close proximity to the city life, so it is a great place to raise a family or to live a leisurely life of retirement. Arnprior is a progressive community with the right combination of residential, commercial and industrial components. Our beautiful community has several historical landmarks together with many modern conveniences including shopping, recreation, restaurants, watersport facilities and beaches, just to name a few. Experience our friendly nature…

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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Reporting to the Town Council, the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) provides leadership in the overall planning, coordination and control of all municipal operations in accordance with the objectives, policies and plans approved by Council. Primary responsibilities include: the overall management and control of the administration of all departments in the Corporation; provide reports, recommendations and advice to Council and carry out Council’s directives; perform business development duties; and the administration of committees. The following qualifications would be considered an asset: o University degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Law or a related field o CMO and/or AMCTO designation o Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in municipal government including at least 5 years in senior management responsibility o Thorough knowledge of legislative requirements related to Ontario municipalities o Significant experience in the areas of strategic planning, human resources, community economic development, project management, policy development and finance management o Excellent organizational, negotiation, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills o Must successfully display competencies of communication, focus on results, leadership & vision, and holding people accountable

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• SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24

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.

St. George’s Anglican Church, Clayton, is hosting a dinner of shepherd’s pie and angel cake at 6:30 p.m. followed by carols at 8:15 p.m. Worship at 8:30 p.m. with Rev. Mary Ellen Berry. For information visit www. stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com.

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 613-8124474.

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Legion, 1 p.m. New players always welcome.

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• ONGOING The Perth Stamp Club meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month in McMartin House in Perth. Visitors welcome.

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Rideau Trail Association, Foley Mountain snowshoe/hike, 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.

Winners of the St. Bridget’s Church, Stanleyville, draws on Dec. 4 were Ron Turriff, Jean Seguin and Terry Brooks. Appreciation is extended to everyone for their support. The Perth Figure Skating Club drew the winning tickets in its fundraising raffle on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Winners of $1,000 each are Mike Crain, Julia Brown and Bonnie Ford.

• EVERY MONDAY Carpet bowling at the Perth Upon Tay, Branch #244, Royal Canadian

MARRIAGES

We have been blessed to have shared 60 years together, also seven children, 17 grandchildren and their partners who are always there for us and seven great-grandchildren. Thanks to Raymond for opening his home to the family and our brothers and sister, also our bridesmaid, Ona. Thank you to Wanda for our anniversary cake and everyone else who contributed to the delicious meal. Thank to our family for the thoughtful special gift and to everyone for their gifts, cards, good wishes and calls. We feel very lucky to have such a kind and caring family. Love, Reg and Vena

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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 613-492-0291.

DUNCAN Marlene Ethel

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Best Wishes Kelso, Lynn and Connie

• 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. 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 613-257-4345.

• 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 or email, fp@superaje.com

Diane & Dave Reckenberg Thank you for the best 25 years of my life..., so far.

Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church

Get W.I.T.H. It! (indoor walking program) at Maple Grove Public School, Lanark from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

• THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 Yoga at Tatlock Hall from 7 to 8 p.m. with certified instructor. Call 613256-3453 for information.

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Minister: Rev. Donald Wachenschwanz Director of Music: Brad Mills, B.Mus., A.R.C.C.O

Sunday, Dec. 18 10:00 a.m. Sunday Service, Fellowship Time. 7:30 p.m. Nine Lessons & Carols, St. Paul’s & St. James’ Choirs at St. James Anglican Church. 613-267-2973 • www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

Drummond & Harvey Street 613-267-1163 • www.superaje.com/~stjamesperth Rev. Canon Christine Piper, Rector

Dec 18: Fourth Sunday of Advent 7:30 p.m.: Nine Lessons and Carols 8 a.m. said Eucharist 10 a.m. contemporary Eucharist with Pageant Wednesday, Dec. 21: 10 a.m.: Eucharist Christmas Eve, Saturday, Dec. 24: 4:30 p.m.: Family Eucharist with Sung Pageant: Songs of the Manger by St. James Angel Choir (our children) 9 p.m.: Choral Eucharist (our Midnight!) Christmas Day, Sunday, Dec 25: 10 a.m.: Eucharist with Carols Wednesday, Dec. 28: Holy Innocents: 10 a.m.: Eucharist St. Augustine’s of Drummond: Christmas Eve: Holy Eucharist with Carols: 7 p.m.

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60th Anniversary Celebration

Drummond & North Sts. Minister: Rev. Marilyn Savage; Organist: Ann Savage

Sunday, Dec. 18 11:00 a.m. - Worship service. Nursery available. Sunday school. Please check the website for info on youth group, Bible studies and other ministries, www.standrewsperth.com. Audio loop system • 613-267-2481 A warm welcome to all!

Exciting Asbury Free Methodist Church 144 Gore St. E., Perth www.asburyfmperth.com Everyone is welcome!

First Baptist Church 17 D’Arcy Street, Perth • 613-267-2023 Seeking, Serving & Sharing Our Saviour

Sunday, Dec. 18 10:30 a.m. Christmas Cantata. Nursery care provided. All welcome. Next Community Dinner Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Need a ride? 613-267-2023

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Sunday Meetings 9:30 a.m. Breaking of Bread 11:15 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Gospel Meeting Wednesdays 7:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study Thursdays, 7 p.m. Perth Bible Hour in the Stewart School library. For transportation call 613-267-3012 or 613-268-2616

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All persons having claims against the Estate of Mary Adeline McLean, late of the Town of Perth, in the County of Lanark, who died at the Town of Perth, on or about the 26th day of October, 2011 are required to ﬁle proof of same with the undersigned on or before the 18th day of January, 2012. After that date, the Estate Trustees will proceed to distribute the estate, having regard only to the claims of which they shall have notice. DATED at Perth, Ontario, this 9th day of December, 2011.

MABERLY GOSPEL HALL

Worship Services: Dec. 18 9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship 10:00 a.m. Coﬀee Fellowship 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship JIGSAW MESSIAH - Part 4: “Royal Pain” by Pastor Peter Goodyear Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: 6:00 p.m.

IN MEMORIAM

Greer, Bryan: May 30, 1947 - Dec. 17, 1983. A son, brother and father The world may change from year to year And friends from day to day But never will the one we loved From memory pass away. Always loved and Costello: In memory remembered by the of W. Brian, who Greer, Stresman passed away Dec. 15, families 2010, age 67. God saw you getting tired And a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you And whispered, “Come with me.” With tearful eyes, we watched and saw you pass away Although we love you dearly, We could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped Lackey: In loving memory of a dear beating, Hard working hands at mother, Gertrude Ann, who left us Dec. 18, rest God broke our hearts 1983. With tearful eyes we to prove to us He only takes the best. watched as you passed away Always loved, And though we loved Heather and family you dearly, We could not make COX: In loving you stay memory of a dear As this day is rememmother, grandmother bered and quietly kept and great-grandmother, No words are needed, Jean, who passed we will never forget. away one year ago, For those we love don’t go away Dec. 14, 2010. One year has passed They walk beside us every day since that day When the one we Unseen, unheard, but loved was called away always near God took her home, it So loved, so missed and so very dear. was His will But in our hearts, she Always in our thoughts, And forever in our liveth still. hearts. Forever in our hearts, Remembered and Bill, Irene and loved by her family families

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In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother, who passed away December 15, 2010. A smile for all, a heart of gold The very best the world could hold Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day One year has passed since that sad day When the one we loved was called away God took her home, it was His will But in our hearts she lives still. Bob, Cindy, Sandy, Matt, Heather, Ryan, Wayne and Michelle

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The Active Seniors Koalition (ASK) hosts Line Dancing at St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark at 10:15 a.m. Call 613-492-0291 for information.

You are invited to St. James Anglican Church in Perth to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ in a Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, when the choirs of St. James’ Anglican and St. Paul’s United churches join together with clergy and congregation in celebration and praise. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this popular ecumenical. For more information contact the church office at 613267-1163, or e-mail stjamesperth@ superaje.com.

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The Chimes ring in the holidays at the Full Circle Theatre

TWO FOR THE SEESAW The Festival’s third season will kick off with William Gibson’s landmark, Two for the Seesaw, an unconventional, comedic love story about two lost souls who find one another in the hustle and bustle of late 1950s New York City. Gibson (author of the much-loved Helen Keller story, The Miracle Worker) picked up a Tony Award for Best Play on Broadway with Two for the Seesaw, which marked the stage debut of Anne Bancroft and also starred Henry Fonda. In many ways, the show marked a significant moment on Broadway, when the razzle-dazzle of the 1950s gave way to a more mature understanding of human relations that, while vastly entertaining, was not without substance. Two for the Seesaw will run July 13 to Aug. 5.

SAVE ON A GREAT SEASONAL GIFT Tickets for the 2012 season make a great seasonal gift and you can save by buying early. Buy before Jan. 1st and receive a discount of 10 per cent for one play and 20 per cent for purchasing both plays. You do not need to pick your dates now; the voucher can be redeemed next year when your dates are ready to be confirmed. Order tickets online at www.classictheatre.ca, by calling 1-877-283-1283, or at Tickets Please, 39 Foster St., Perth.

MARY, MARY The season’s second show is the uproarious Jean Kerr comedy Mary, Mary, the eighth-longest running play in Broadway history. Kerr, who in the early 1960s marked that rarest of people – a successful female Broadway playwright — was also the author of the best-selling take on raising kids in suburbia, Please Don’t Eat

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and effects. Along with music and dramatic elements, an original video presentation supports and enhances the show, providing commentary, backgrounds, and special effects for the story and, at times, almost becoming another character in the story. BDP has brought together a very strong cast of newcomers and veterans, who bring a wealth of energy and excitement to the show. In the story’s two principal roles, the performances of Mary Armstrong as Meg and Joe Laxton as Toby are especially noteworthy, bringing the play to a gripping climax as Meg faces the choice of starvation in the streets or worse and Toby tries to find some way to aid her. The whole show is an ensemble event, with everyone playing an important part in building and shaping the story – with the whole cast on stage for the whole show, everyone is involved at every moment. The Chimes concludes its run Dec. 15, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. and Dec. 18 at 2 p.m. All performances are at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig Street, near Last Duel Park. BDP is hoping that the event will be a special holiday event for families and are offering a very special student/children’s price for the show. Tickets are $18 reserved or $20 at the door, with students and children $10. Reservations can be made at barndoorproductions.ca or by calling 613- 267-1884. Submitted by Barn Door Productions.

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Ottawa Valley’s professional summer theatre company, the Classic Theatre Festival, has announced its 2012 summer season, to be held at Mason Theatre (13 Victoria St., Perth). And those who purchase special holiday vouchers before Dec. 31 can save up to 20 per cent off regular ticket prices while enjoying the freedom to pick actual show dates closer to the performance dates. Each summer, the festival brings to town some of Canada’s top performers on stage, television, film, and radio.

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reception was split: Reformers hailed it as a candid look at conditions in Industrial Age England; others claimed that such conditions couldn’t possibly exist and that Dickens was over-blowing the tale. Dickens then showed that every instance cited in the story was based on an actual case. In this Christmas of the “Occupy” protests and hard economic times, Dickens’s story remains a topical one. There’s plenty of laughter and fun to be had, along with some dancing and plenty of remarkable music. Dickens (and BarnDoor Productions) knew the need to sugar-coat his message and his stories are always filled with delightful characters and a wry sense of humour. The Chimes is definitely a show with an entertaining coating wrapped around a crunchy message at its centre. BarnDoor Productions’ version uses the actual text of the original in a “story-theatre” presentation that moves along at a brisk pace. Original music, both vocal and instrumental, add a special flavour to the event, all inspired by the church organ and chimes that figure prominently in the story. The cast of 18 is on stage for the entire show, moving into and out of character, providing narration and humour, music

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Perth’s BarnDoor Productions has a long history with Charles Dickens’ Christmas stories, including their hugely successful “choral” version of A Christmas Carol and an all-original, full-on musical called The Holly Tree, based on a Dickens Christmas story that Dickens never actually wrote. Their newest Dickens adaptation is based on his 1844 book, The Chimes, and it falls somewhere in between those. It’s partly choral, partly musical, partly dramatic and partly comic. The Chimes was, in Dickens’ lifetime, his most successful Christmas story, netting him far more money and more book sales than A Christmas Carol. While Scrooge has become a household

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Stingrays earn 60 top-six finishes in Kingston meet ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com

The Perth Stingrays held their own last weekend at the Kingston Blue Marlinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2011 Distance and Development Meet. Head coach Rod Agar said the meet attracted 250 swimmers from eastern Ontario and the Toronto region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Perth Stingrays Aquatic Club sent 20 swimmers to compete in the events,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Overall, Stingray swimmers collected 60 top-six finishes at the meet.â&#x20AC;? Multiple event winners included 14year-old Rory MacMillan in the 800-metre freestyle, 50-m breaststroke and 100-m breaststroke; 18-year-old Dakota Plant in the 400-m freestyle, 400-m individual medley, 50-m breaststroke and 100-m breaststroke; 10-year-old Sarah Bell, in the 50-m breaststroke and 50-m butterfly, and 11year-old Courtney Wren in the 400-m freestyle and 50-m breaststroke. Agar said single event winners included: Daniel Brumar, for 100-m freestyle; Anique Baillon, 50-m breaststroke; Gareth Martin, 100-m butterfly and Kai Plant, 200-m freestyle. Other top three finishes were recorded by: Rory MacMillan, second in 400-m free-

style, 200-m IM and 100-m butterfly; Gareth Martin, second in 400-m freestyle, 100-m IM and 200-m IM and third in the 100-m breaststroke; Daniel Brumar, second in 1500-m freestyle, third in 50-m butterfly and 200-m IM; Andrew Machan, second in 100-m backstroke; Thomas MacMillan, second in 50-m breaststroke; Kai Plant, second in 50-m breaststroke and 100-m breaststroke and third in 200-m IM; Connor Plant, second in 50-m breaststroke and 100-m IM; Anique Baillon, second 100-m breaststroke and third in 200-m freestyle; Evan Loten, third in 200-m freestyle and 100-m backstroke; Owen Baillon, third in 50-m breaststroke, and David Machan, third in 100-m IM. Next on the schedule for the Stingrays is the 2011 Invitation de Noel in Gatineau this weekend, followed by the 2012 Mike Brown Invitational hosted by the Perth Stingrays at the Perth and District Indoor Pool on Jan. 6, 7 and 8. Photo by Rosanne Lake The public is welcome to come out and Dakota Plant, Rory MacMillan, Courtney Wren and Sarah Bell were mulitple event wincheer on the Stingrays at their home ners at the Kingston Blue Marlinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; distance and development meet. meet.

High school sports kicking off winter season ROSANNE LAKE rosanne.lake@perthcourier.com

Across town at St. John, both the senior boys basketball and senior girls volleyball teams are gearing up for a re-building year. Dominic Marando coaches the senior boys basketball team. He said the team is fairly green this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I only have three returning players from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s squad,â&#x20AC;? he said. The team lost its first game of the regular season to Notre Dame Catholic High School by a score of 52-26. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played hard and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get better as the season progresses, but the first part of the season is going to be a little tough,â&#x20AC;? Marando said. Dave Peters, who coaches the senior girls volleyball team, said the same for his girls, noting there are only two returning players, as well as several on the injured list. The Spartans lost 3-1 to Notre Dame in their first match of the season. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were close in two of the losses,â&#x20AC;? Peters said. He added that two potential starters arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t eligible to play until the second semester due to transfer regulations.

High school sports are back into the swing of things, as boys basketball and girls volleyball bounced into the Lanark County Interschool Athletic Association season last week. At Perth and District Collegiate Institute, the senior boys basketball team won its first league game against Almonte, 6310. Coach Kevin Bellamy said that both teams have a good mix of returning players and rookies. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both teams played 11 pre-season games against very good competition throughout the national capital region and eastern Ontario,â&#x20AC;? Bellamy said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We expect this type of schedule will help our teams be battle tested for key games in the regular season and playoffs.â&#x20AC;? Prior to the paper coming out, the team also hosted Notre Dame and visited its cross-town rivals at St. John. Results were not available by press time. The Blue Devils are also fielding junior and senior girls volleyball teams this winter. The seniors won their first game of the league season last 9 WILSON ST. PERTH, ON Tuesday in five sets against Almonte. GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR Coach Tara Legacy said her Golf Lessons & Custom-made team is fairly strong, but they still have stuff to work on. Wishon Golf Clubs She said the team boasts sev(Drivers, Irons, Wedges, Hybrids, eral returning players and a Putters, fairway Woods, etc.) few new junior players, as well By CertiďŹ ed Teaching Professional as new coaching. The team then & Professional Club Builder HAL COOK hosted St. John on Dec. 13. Re613-466-0542 sults were not available by press time.

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St. John heads to championships The St. John Catholic High School curling team, skipped by Grade 12 student Chase Ritskes with Grade 10 students Peter Stranberg as vice and Derek Seguin as lead and Grade 9 student Ryley Gemmill as second competed in the Gore Mutual Curling Double knock out zone

Championships in Winchester Dec. 1 and 2. Early Thursday the boys won against Glengarry and then PDCI team 2, earning them a spot in the A Championship game. On Friday, the boys played well but lost to PDCI 1 in the final on the A side.

After regrouping, the boys went to the B side final game. They quickly took control of the game and defeated PDCI 2 for the second time to and earn a spot to play in the regional championships Feb. 4 and 5 in Carp. Submitted by St. John Catholic High School

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The Perth Blue Wings made good use of their power play opportunities over the weekend, with four of the six goals in Sunday’s game against Stittsville being scored when a Royals player was in the sin bin. The Blue Wings soared over the Stittsville Royals Sunday afternoon, winning 6-2. After getting off to a slow start, with the Royals scoring the lone marker of the first period, the Blue Wings easily sur-

passed the Royals, capitalizing on two power plays in the second period, and then seeing Jimmy Pearson score single-handedly with just two seconds left in the second period. The locals again made good use of a power play in the third, to bring the total for the Blue Wings to four. Five minutes later, Peter McGahey got one past the Royals netminder, unassisted. The Perth team scored again on a powerplay to round out the scoring. The Perth Blue Wings lost a heartbreaker Friday night,

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against the Shawville Pontiacs, falling 4-3 in overtime. The Blue Wings are sitting at 30 points, which puts them firmly in second place in the Valley division standings of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League. The Blue Wings have a stretch of four home games over Christmas, playing this Friday against Ottawa, at 7:45 p.m.; Wed. Dec. 21 against Arnprior at 7:45 p.m., Wed. Dec. 28 against Renfrew at 7:30 p.m. and then Friday Jan. 6 Perth faces Shawville again at 7:45 p.m.

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Rideau Cup sled dog race approaches Duane Ramsay, assistant to Rennick, has encouraged offering both novice and experienced skijoring races. The four-mile course is ideal for the first race of the season, and offers an excellent terrain for all levels of racers. Individuals on cross country skis are harnessed to one or two dogs to race over the route located between Newboro and Crosby. Chair Brian Patterson says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s excited with the new venue. Breakfast will be served at the Newboro community hall starting at 7:30 a.m., a canteen will be on site at the new starting gate and a full course roast beef dinner will follow the award presentations late in the afternoon in the hall. All proceeds will go toward the Rideau Cup and the Newboro community hall. Everyone is encouraged to enjoy a meal and meet the mushers. The purse has remained the same: $6,000 to be shared between all racers. New this year will be a Racers Choice Award and a Volunteerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award. Training for all volunteers helping

Organizers of the annual Rideau Cup Sled Dog and Skijoring Race are excited about the new date for this event â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan.14, 2012. Changing from February and a two-day event, race marshall Martyn Rennick explained by having this one-day, 25-mile, six-dog team, mid-distance race for the dog sledders, it will be first on the circuit and therefore should entice a good number of competitors. The race will provide an opportunity to introduce their teams to winter racing prior to lager races held throughout the province. Also new this year is the route of the race. Previously, competitors travelled Newboro Lake, sometimes causing the officials concern as to the ice conditions. Januaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race is an all-land route with a brand new starting gate. Parks Canada has been supportive in the past, however, this winter teams will be leaving from inside the heart of the village. This will provide some great viewing opportunities for Newboro residents.

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COMMUNITY

Laton acclaimed, Lalonde elected at CDSBEO’s annual meeting

The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario’s Vice-chair, Todd Lalonde; board chair, Brent Laton, and Director of Education Wm. J. Gartland are pictured during a recent meeting to welcome Lalonde as the board’s acclaimed chair.

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cess, and the success of our students,” he Gartland presented his annual said. Director of Education, Wm. J. Gart- report to the board. “It is a pleasure to have the opportunity to land, congratulated Laton and Lalonde. “The annual meeting is a wonderful present the Director’s Annual celebration of our Catholic faith, and an Report for 2011. It provides an opportunity to renew our dedication to opportunity for us to pause and Catholic education. I know that both Mr. reflect on the good work the Laton and Mr. Lalonde share that dedica- Catholic District School Board tion and it will be a pleasure to work with of Eastern Ontario has been inthem as they assume their new roles,” volved in over the last year. It is a chance to review and celebrate Gartland said. The board our many accomplishments,” w e l c o m e d said Gartland. The report highlighted the Father John Whyte, Chap- good things that have taken lain at St. place over the past year in the equipment inventory with the Francis Xavi- Catholic school system. “Our board continues to demCatholic acquisition of an electric hos- er pital bed. This item was in the High School onstrate an unwavering commitbank for only two days before it in Hammond ment to our strategic plan, and was borrowed by a client with who presided its three goals: Achieving Literat the mass acy for All, Living our Catholic ALS. Guest speakers at an evening to begin the Faith, and Making Resources club meeting on Nov. 22 were three gentlemen from Revitalize Lives, Pat Delahunty, founder of the organization, David Hesidence, marketing manager and addictions counselor at Revital-BOE 6TF 1MBOOJOH BOE 1SPKFDU .BOBHFNFOU ize Lives and former NHL player, Contact Tracy for assistance with your Tim Higgins. severances and land use planning projects. Higgins spoke about his career with the NHL both as a player and as a scout and how alcohol and drugs eventually consumed his life. He now speaks regularly to a wide range of audiences about his story. Inspector Glen Dewey of the Perth Police Services was in attendance and also accompanied these gentlemen to our two local Perth high schools, earlier in the day, for a similar presentation. Inspector Dewey noted how attentive the students had been and how important it is to get the message of drug and alcohol abuse out to the younger members of our community in a format that they will listen to. The Perth Civitan Club welcomed three new members, formally initiated on Nov. 22 . Welcome to Jo Minnie (sponsored by Julie McIntyre), Frank Wieland (sponsored by Julie McIntyre) and Lil Dobson (sponsored by Bob Farnel).

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evening. Whyte offered his thanks to trustees and senior administration for the work they do to preserve and protect their Catholic faith and Catholic education. Whyte also blessed all trustees. The 2010-2014 CDSBEO board of trustees are: Ron Eamer, Trustee, City of Cornwall and Glengarry County; Nancy Kirby, trustee, Lanark County; Todd Lalonde, trustee, City of Cornwall and Glengarry County; Brent Laton, trustee, Grenville County and Elizabethtown-Kitley Township; Robin Reil, trustee, City of Brockville, Town of Smiths Falls, and Leeds County; Karen McAllister, trustee, Dundas and Stormont counties; Sue Wilson, trustee, Prescott and Russell counties; Sarah Norton, student trustee, 2011-2012.

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Noise being rectified, states mayor

erth Mayor Lowell Yorke says C&D Power Systems is taking steps to reduce industrial noise emanating from the plant at the local industrial park, but one nearby resident says the irritating noise may be getting worse. A large petition of names from residents of the area has been presented to Perth town council demanding that “expedient and effective” measures be taken to eliminate what is described as “excessive noise” coming from factories in the industrial park. Apparently, C&D is one of the primary noise generators, and residents in a wide area surrounding the industrial park have complained about noise from the factory. Yorke says there was a meeting between town staff and officials from C&D. “I am pleased to announce that they view any considerable amount of industrial noise that they may be generating to be a serious problem. They have taken measures to correct and will continue to act accordingly.” The engineering department of C&D has recommended specific changes and modifications to eliminate the problem, according to a press release issued by Yorke. Fan blades have been balanced and the speed of the fan reduced. Yorke says this has resulted “in a very noticeable reduction in the noise.” He also says the company has done duct work modification and will shortly replace the external stack with a new one designed to

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slow down air flow prior to emissions. “That’s probably what I’m waiting for,” commented Elaine Blier this week. “Because it (the noise) hasn’t changed much as far as my ears go. If anything it’s worse, but perhaps that’s due to the cold weather recently.” Yorke says once the modifications are complete, the Ministry of the Environment will be called in to determine the extent of reduction. The ministry has been involved in studies on the industrial noise, but one east-ward resident said no tests were taken by the ministry at night when the noise was loudest last spring and summer.

Tay Marsh blaze bombs, only a fizzle A helicopter swooped down low over the Tay Marsh on Monday, dropping small balls of jellied gas onto the thick mat of cattails below, but the expected fire was merely a fizzle. Ministry of Natural Resources officials were hoping to burn 165 acres of cattails that are choking the marsh and reducing wildlife, but a major blaze was not to be. Despite three runs by the helicopter, using 45-gallon drums of what is essentially napalm on each run, the marsh failed to ignite as hoped. It was to have been the first prescribed burn of a marsh in Ontario, although controlled burns of forest areas are carried out regularly in the province. The idea was to burn the cattails down to ice level and drown them

when water levels are raised during the spring, providing a better environment for wildlife, waterfowl and naturalists. “The marsh has just lost production over the last 20 years,” stated fish and wildlife officer Hans von Rosen, of the Carleton Place office. The area has become so clogged with growth due to nutrients in the water from the Perth sewage lagoon that even muskrats are having a tough time travelling through the marsh. “It’s a very important area (for wildlife and waterfowl),” noted von Rosen. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has been engaged in marsh burns for the past eight years, and two members of that department were on hand for the Tay burn on Monday. “We’re really beginning to see the benefit,” stated Michigan representative Wes Lomax, saying that waterfowl and wildlife had tripled in some burn areas. In Michigan, a snowmobile with a sled and flamethrower are used in marsh burns. The MNR had men with flamethrowers at the Tay Marsh, but even they couldn’t ignite a decent blaze. The small balls of napalm started a few bursts of flame which quickly died down. The total area of the Tay Marsh is 852 acres, much of which is owned by the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. The burn on Monday was supposed to start about 11:30 a.m., but mechanical problems with a helicopter caused it to be delayed

and it didn’t begin until about 3:30 p.m. MNR officials said the ideal time for the burn would be about noon hour when the sun was high and hot. One of the reasons why the marsh did not catch fire may have been increased air moisture later in the afternoon, commented one MNR official. It was also extremely cold when the attempted burn took place, and observers huddled at the edge of the marsh, waiting for the blaze which never materialized. Conditions have to be right for a marsh burn, and MNR officials said safety was an important factor in the planned burn. The marsh burn was expected to double recreational viewing possibilities in the area and triple the wildlife and waterfowl inhabitation.

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Perth Blue Wings’ game on Dec. 19 will go toward the project.

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Barrie - On Nov. 24, 1986, to Brian and Jean Barrie, a daughter, Angela Marie. Bingley - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 22, 1986, to Dan and Linda Bingley of Lanark, a son, Justin Richard Daniel. Brash - In Burlington, Ont., on Nov. 25, 1986, to Don and Deb Brash, a daughter, Amanda Marie. Buchanan - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 25, 1986, to Wayne and Rose Buchanan of RR 7, Perth, a son, Bradley Calvin. Joynt/MacFarland - At the GWM Hospital, on Nov. 22, 1986, to Bob and Barb, a daughter, Ashley Nicole. Kelford - At the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Nov. 24, 1986, to Sandy and Kim (nee Elliott) Kelford, a son, Justin Wilmer Bruce. Latourell - At the Civic Hospital, on Dec. 5, 1986, to Steve and Marilyn (Stead) Latourell, a daughter, Rebecca Melissa. Lawlor - At the GWM Hospital, on Dec. 4, 1986, to Franklin and Darlene (nee Watt) Lawlor of Perth, a son, Philip John Lindsay. Primeau - On Nov. 18, 1986, to Terry and Marie (nee Brady) Primeau, a son, Matthew Lawrence. Smith - On Nov. 18, 1986, to Ken and Kimberly (nee Pretty) Smith, a son, Bradley William.

Monies pledged for the Conlon Farm recreation area development fund have reached nearly $100,000 with pledges last week of $4,600 from Perth dentists and $2,300 from the Courier Publishing Company. Other major pledges of funding for the recreation area are expected in the near future, and fundraising dances are being organized for the new year. The dentists are pledging funds for the construction of an outdoor basketball court on the site, and the Courier funds will build a sand volleyball court. DIED Major donations have been reBrooks At St. Michael’s Hosceived from the Civitan club and local doctors. Proceeds from the pital, Toronto, on Friday, Dec. 5, 1986, Isobel Noonan, wife of the late Dr. Edward F. Brooks. Code - In hospital, Ottawa, on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1986, Calvin J. Code, in his 88th year, husband of the late Violet M. Foster. With the count 7-5 against Crawford - In hospital, on Dec. 5, him, Martin had last rock com- 1986, Hugh Burns Crawford, son ing home. His takeout attempt, of Dorothy Crawford and the late which would have left him count- Gordon Crawford. ing four and the silverware, was a Currie - In hospital, Smiths Falls, trifle narrow and he had to settle on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1986, Evelyn for one. Both rinks turned in fine Dudgeon Adams, in her 83rd year, wife of the late Olin J. Currie. games. On skip Robinson’s rink were: Dennis - At Perth, on Tuesday, H. Moore, J. Weir and C. Mont- Dec. 2, 1986, Muriel Sealey, wife of the late Richard “Dick” W. Dengomery. nis. Fleming - At the Belleville GenBORN eral Hospital, on Thursday, Dec. Dodds - At the GWM Hospital, on 4, 1986, Earl Attlee Fleming, in Nov. 29, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. El- his 93rd year, husband of Harriet mer Dodds of Perth, a son. Farmer. Gemmill - At the GWM Hospital, Fournier - At Lanark Lodge, on Dec. 1, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Perth, on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1986, Kenneth Gemmill of Lanark, a Harold Fournier, husband of son. Mary McManus. Pettigrew - At the GWM Hospi- Herbert - In hospital, Ottawa, on tal, on Dec. 3, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1986, Lorraine Robert Pettigrew of Fallbrook, a Storie, dear mother of Patricia son. (Mrs. Dale Lackey) of Ottawa and Ryder - At the GWM Hospital, on Brian of Perth and the late Peter Dec. 4, 1961, to Mr. and Mrs. Law- Herbert. rence Ryder of Perth, a daughter. Kirkpatrick - Suddenly, at Perth, Somerville - At the GWM Hos- on Sunday, Dec. 7, 1986, Frank pital, on Dec. 2, 1961, to Mr. and Kirkpatrick, brother of Mrs. Mrs. Leonard Somerville of Mid- Mary Sydenham of Calgary and dleville, a daughter. David of Chilliwack, B.C. McNamee - In hospital, Perth, DIED on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1986, CarCloss - At St. Vincent de Paul mel B. Stafford, wife of Sylvester Hospital, Ottawa, on Sunday, Dec. McNamee. 3, 1961, Anastasia Kehoe, in her Saunders - On Dec. 3, 1986, Mary 88th year, beloved wife of the late Annable Saunders, mother of James P. Closs. Joan Brankin of Perth, Mary Lou Closs - At St. Francis General Hos- of Ottawa and Michael of Kespital, Smiths Falls, on Wednesday, wick, Ont. Nov. 29, 1961, Lawrence V. Closs, Walroth - In hospital, Perth, on in his 67th year, husband of the Saturday, Dec. 6, 1986, Ralph E. late Mary Campbell. Walroth, husband of the late EvThe preceding was originally elyn McKerracher.

Heavy turnout of voters

erth voters turned out in record numbers on Monday, despite a continual drizzle of rain all day, to elect a deputy-reeve and six councillors. One thousand, four hundred and sixty-one voters marked their ballots, which was the secondheaviest voting at municipal elections in the Town of Perth. This was about 50 per cent of the total votes. There was a heavy drive of cars transporting electors to the polls from the opening hour at 10 a.m. to the closing of the polls at 6 p.m. It was 9:30 before all the returns were in at the town hall, and this was an unusually late hour, as in former years the final results were in before eight o’clock. The voting for the office of deputy-reeve was the highlight of the election issue, in which the incumbent, George A. Fleming, was opposed by Robert H. Echlin and W.J. Lynn, who are sitting on the 1961 council. Mr. Echlin polled a very heavy vote and had a plurality over his two opponents. He polled 797 votes, followed by Mr. Lynn with 352 and Mr. Fleming, 284. Vince Lally headed the poll with 1,106 votes which, incidentally, is the fifth occasion on which he has been honoured with that position. William Warren polled 931 votes; Art Daines, 867; J.M. Nixon, 855; Frank Frizell, 795; Charles Richmond, 654; and Gerald Latimer, 605.

and grown-ups welcomed Santa Claus, that popular man in the red suit and flowing beard, when he stopped in Perth on his route from the North Pole. The Perth Lions Club took him in charge and he was greeted with beautifully decorated floats, bands and clowns. Without a doubt, the crowd watching the parade was the largest in 17 years that the Lions club has sponsored this annual event. Every town in Lanark County was well represented in the huge crowd, while a number of cars were noticed from Sharbot Lake, Brockville, Kingston and Ottawa. Checking the licence plates on numerous cars revealed that outside points were well represented.

Unemployment rate down from last year “Applicants registered for employment for the period ending November 30, 1961 numbered some 462 persons compared with 512 applicants in the corresponding period in 1960,” stated Mr. R.W.R. Hughes, manager, National Employment Office. “An open fall has meant that outdoor construction work has continued longer than is usual, although some temporary layoffs in two local plants has swelled the unemployed total to some extent.”

Two men killed in crash

Two Smiths Falls men, Harvey Forsythe, 34, and Delbert James Blair, 58, were instantly killed at Large crowd enjoys parade Carleton Place early Friday when The weatherman was on his their car was struck broadside by good behaviour on Saturday a tractor-trailer tank at the junclast when thousands of children tion of Hwy. 29.

Police said the accident occurred shortly after 1 a.m., when the 1950-model car driven by Mr. Forsythe apparently failed to heed stop signs at the junction. The car was northbound on Hwy. 29.

Perth team to be entered in Ottawa league Perth will have an entry in the Upper Ottawa Junior Hockey League this season. Any Perth players interested in playing hockey are requested to contact Tom Harper. Hockey players in the junior age from Carleton Place and Lanark are also invited to try out with the Perth team.

Nuisance wolves shot Two wolves which have been killing sheep in North Burgess Township were shot on Wednesday by Ken Richardson of Perth, on the Armour farm, between the eighth and ninth concessions, six miles south of Perth. There were three wolves being chased out of a swamp and Ken was standing in hiding. One of the wolves veered to the left, while the other two were running almost together. One shot knocked the two wolves to the ground, and another charge of shot in each wolf finished them off.

Perth rink wins Ottawa bonspiel

In the Ottawa Glebe Invitation Bonspiel held last Saturday, a Perth team skipped by Manse Robinson won the Vice-Presi- published in The Perth Courier of The preceding was excerpted dent’s Trophy when it defeated Dec. 10, 1986 as the “25 years ago” from the front page of the Dec. 10, news. Colin Martin’s Granites 7-6. 1986 issue of The Perth Courier.

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Chiropractors: Dr. Kathy Wickens, Dr. Karim Guirguis, Dr. Ashleah Linden Registered Massage Therapists: Beth Fequet, RMT; Jen Balfour, RMT; Dan Deacon, RMT; Annette Gray-Jackson, RMT Certiﬁed Fitness Trainer: Hanna Murphy, CFT Estheticians: Barb Willoughby, Electrologist; Kyla Truelove, Nail Technician

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Chilled toes and frigid ﬁngers? Relax. Comfort is at hand. Alan and Dinah, with 40+ years of experience between them, continue the “Lanark Sheepskin” tradition.

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

SCHEDULED MEETING DATES 2011 The Meeting Dates are as follows: Monday December 19th 7:00 PM Planning Councillor Brian Dowdall Detailed agendas for meetings are available for review on the Township website at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca or at the Township Office 24 hours prior to the meeting

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.

2012 GARBAGE TAGS The 2012 Garbage Tags will be available for pick-up when we re-open on Monday January 2nd, 2012 at the Township Office.

LARGE ITEM PICK-UP Large item pick up is done for the 2011 year. Large item pick-up resumes on Monday April 2nd or Tuesday April 3rd, 2012 depending on your garbage day. Large item pick-up runs April to October ONLY, so please DO NOT put any large items out until April as they will not be picked up. If you need to dispose of your large items, you can take them to Glenview Iron and Metal located at 3954 Highway 43, phone number is 613-283-5230. Please be advised there will be a disposal fee based on weight.

Photo by Laurie Weir

WAVE WRITER Wallace Edwards was on hand at Ground Waves Saturday, Dec. 10 to autograph copies of his children’s books, which he illustrates and writes. Pictured are young fans Noah and Abel Hollinger of Perth.

CHRISTMAS/NEW YEAR’S BLUE BOX RECYCLING SCHEDULE

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There will be NO RECYCLING Monday December 26th, 2011 – Boxing Day. Regular pick-up is delayed until Monday January 2nd, 2012.

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For results, try the Courier classifieds 2 Wilson St. E., Perth

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$279,000. 71 acre property backing onto the Tay River, 10 min from Perth, older 4 br farm house, updated bathroom, six open ﬁelds plus a mixture of hardwood and softwood bush, private location, L-shaped barn. MLS# 811874. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

$189,000 BENNET LAKE ESTATES 350 feet frontage by 11 acres! An absolutely beautiful treed waterfront lot on Bennett Lake - clean, rocky shoreline, slightly elevated building site with a nice view out over the lake - entrance is shared off Scott Court & a good base for your driveway is in place - nice mix of trees with a lot of hardwood - Bennett Lake Estates is located 25 kilometres northwest of Perth, a lovely waterfront development with paved streets & plenty of privacy from the neighbours - this beautiful lake is connected to Fagan Lake through the Fall River, is approximately 5 miles long & provides great pike, pickerel and bass ﬁshing. MLS# 091191602024431. Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

IN TOWN

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

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.

Call Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

Call Joanne at 613-812-0505

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN - REDUCED

$319,000. Custom built, hand-crafted Scandinavian style log home on 4 private acres, 3 year old 3 br, 2 bath home with radiant ﬂooring and cozy woodstove in the living room, large country kitchen, hickory cabinets, large main ﬂoor master, full-length covered verandah, only one hour to Ottawa or Kingston. MLS# 809868. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

BUILDING LOT

Recently renovated, 3+ bedroom bungalow near Toledo. Just reduced to $199,900. Call Joanne Bennell 613-812-0505

Why pay rent? Lovely duplex in the heart of beautiful heritage Perth great opportunity to own an income property in an expanding rental market - subsidize your mortgage by living in one unit and renting out the other - currently tenanted & within walking distance of Algonquin College, grocery store, local schools and downtown. $209,000. Your local “A” Team, Christian Allan 613-207-0834 & Norene Allan 613-812-0407 OUT OF TOWN

$369,000 - Great 39-acre hobby farm, beautiful century-old 2 storey farmhouse, large country kitchen, fireplace, original wood banister, 3 br, main-floor laundry, wraparound verandah, 2 barns, open fields, fronts on 3 roads, ideal horse farm. MLS# 810534. Host: Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

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

AT LAST! Great opportunity to move into one of Perth’s most desirable neighbourhoods! 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, lovingly caredfor bungalow on a quiet cul-de-sac. Numerous upgrades e.g. roof, windows, gas ﬁreplace, etc. Gorgeous lot with mature trees/hedge. $244,900 Your local “A” Team, Christian Allan 613-207-0834 & Norene Allan 613-812-0407

OUT OF TOWN

OUT OF TOWN - REDUCED

$115,000. Why rent when you can own this cute 2+1 br home in Lanark Highlands, nice 1-acre lot, bright renovated kitchen with one-year-old appliances, reﬁnished ﬂoors, cozy woodstove in sun room, quick closing available. MLS# 810689. Oral Pretty, 613-264-0123

$389,000 2583 TENNYSON RD. Fabulous 5 yr old ranch bungalow located only minutes to downtown heritage Perth & minutes to Hwy 7-great elbow room from your neighbours with almost 27 acres to play on-this home is in excellent condition & you will love the open concept main level plan-loads of features including hardwood & ceramic floors throughout the main level, corner fireplace & vaulted ceiling in living room, lovely hickory cabinets & breakfast counter in kitchen, terrace door & pantry cupboard in dining room, main level laundry & office just off back foyer-master bedroom with 4 piece ensuite & walk-in closet-full finished lower level has large family rm that walks out to patio area, storage/workshop area & 4th bedroom-double att. Garage insulated plus separate 8x10 storage building. Approx. 1880 sq. ft. MLS # 091991901029650. Sheri, 613-812-1215

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$15,900 – OLD BROOKE RD. Affordable building lot with good frontage on township-maintained road - Hydro available at the lot line, surveyed and ready to build on - close to great recreational activities including the Trans Canada Trail - excellent access off Highway 7 for a quick 13 minute trip to Perth - located on the east side of PIN #1568 Old Brooke Road. Sheri, 613-812-1215

IN TOWN - PERTH

DUPLEX - PERTH

IN TOWN – PERTH

$239,000 – 29 LESLIE STREET Walk to anywhere from this super central location in downtown Perth-3 bedroom home in very good condition with lots of updates in past few years including shingles 2011, vinyl thermopane windows, steel exterior rear door & front entry system-hardwood floors refinished in living room, newer flooring in other areas-kitchen updated with lovely maple cabinets & counter top-2 piece bath/laundry on main level-wood burning insert in dining room fireplace-most of the house has been freshly paintedlarge master bedroom with 3 closets-3 season sun room leading to new rear decknew fencing in backyard, storage shed, large & lovely treed lot-attached garage with automatic opener & separate workshop, double wide paved & gravel driveway-a lovely and bright home, large lot 72” x 112’ ! MLS# 092103008008000. Sheri Mahon-Fournier, 613-812-1215

IN TOWN

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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. 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

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