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Police are still investigating a murder in Perth that happened during the early morning hours Sunday at Last Duel Park. The name of the 45-year-old male victim is James Laverdure of Lanark County. Police confirm the public is not in any danger. “I can’t comment on the ongoing investigation,” said Perth Mayor John Fenik Monday morning. He hadn’t slept much in the past 24 hours, and was busy preparing for another media interview when the Perth Courier caught up with him in council chambers. Early Sunday morning Fenik said he was notified about a serious and ongoing investigation at the townoperated Last Duel Park. Fenik said the chain of command was that he was the third to know of emergency situations such as this. “Lanark OPP Inspector Derek Needham contacted the Police Services Board, Jim Graff, who then contacted me,” he said. “Jim contacted me about 7:30 a.m. and I subsequently contacted Insp. Needham, and then with Jim we notified council and monitored the situation for the day.”

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The investigation went from a serious incident, to a suspicious death to a homicide in a matter of hours, Fenik said. “My first goal right from the start and what I wanted to achieve first thing yesterday is that I wanted to ensure the community was safe,” he said. “That no one was at large, citizens weren’t threatened in any way and the OPP confirmed that there was no threat to the community.” Fenik said he didn’t want to freak anybody out, but wanted to make sure that the citizens of Perth and area were, and are still, safe from harm. The mayor said his perspective is that this “tragic event of circumstances is not reflective upon Perth. We are a safe community, a close-knit community; we’re helping each other out and we continue to do so.” As the investigation unfolds the mayor said he believes it will put into perspective what this was all about and how it transpired. The town has operated Last Duel Park and there are 65 campsites. There has never been an incident in the town’s year of running it, the mayor confirmed. “We have never had any issues of violence, or any issues at all… it’s a very reserved campground.” See MURDER page P2

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United Way Lanark County (UWLC) will provide $258,898 over the next three years to community programs and projects, beginning with $108,195 this year. Eight community partners will receive Community Impact Grants, including $10,000 to the Adult Learning & Training Centre. Above, UWLC executive director Fraser Scantlebury, right, presents the donation to Adult Learning & Training Centre’s Tracey Beckstead and executive director Pauline Levesque.

United Way Lanark County continues to invest in community The board of United Way Lanark County (UWLC) is pleased to announce that, thanks to the generosity of Lanark County and Smiths Falls donors, we have committed to investing $258,898 over the next three years into programs and projects that will have an impact in our community, starting with $108,195 in 2016. Our community partners include Adult Learning & Training Centre, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County, Carleton Place & District CORE Youth Services, Community & Primary Health Care in partnership with Mills Community Support Corporation, Lanark County Community Justice, Lanark Highlands Youth Centre, Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth, and YAK Youth Services. The United Way is constantly looking for ways to improve its support to local communities through its partnerships with organizations that provide services to the citizens of Lanark County and Smiths Falls. In 2014, after consultations with community donors, partners, and other United Ways in Canada, UWLC introduced their Community Impact Policy. This collective impact approach asks organizations to work together on vital projects for our communities, to ensure that these efforts achieve a measurable result. With a view to maximizing the impact of funding within our community and enhancing communications and collaboration among all parties, UWLC allocates funding on a project basis through Community Impact Grants. Through this new policy, organizations now have access to multiyear funding. “We want our partners to be successful,” explains Fraser Scantlebury, executive director of UWLC. “We want to see progress which will be

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The Table’s Barns, Farms and Wicked Chefs sets high bar for sustainability and a good time Final preparations are underway for The Table Community Food Centre’s annual fundraiser Barns, Farms and Wicked Chefs on Aug. 27. The event is one of The Table’s most important fundraising activities and has become a highlight on many people’s summer calendar. While the food, fun and fundraising are what are most apparent, a lot of effort has also gone into making the event environmentally responsible. Sourcing ingredients, from beets to beer, from local producers is a fundamental part of the event and one of the ways it improves on sustainability. Buying local reduces environmental costs of transporting and storing food

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Above, Smiths Falls & District Centre for Youth executive director Adam Gariepy, left, and staff accept a $5,467 Community Impact Grant from United Way Lanark County executive director Fraser Scantlebury, right. Below, a grant in the sum of $13,000 will be going to the Lanark County Community Justice Program (LCCJP). From left: LCCJP community animator Andrew Lynch, LCCJP executive director Beth Peterkin and United Way Lanark County executive director Fraser Scantlebury.

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‘Be Well’ community health and well-being survey launched Starting in the coming weeks, the North Lanark Community Health Centre – a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services – is rolling-out its “Be Well Survey on Health and Well-Being” across north Lanark. Based on the Canadian Index of Wellbeing, the “Be Well” survey is being administered by a number of Community Health Centres across Ontario until mid November 2016. Locally, distribution is being done through a combination of client and community outreach strategies. Questions focus on community vitality, democratic engagement, education, environment, healthy populations, leisure and culture, living standards and time use. As such, the survey measures the conditions that affect the health of individuals and communities and will assist Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services in determining the next steps for improving the health and wellbeing of area residents. The survey is both confidential and voluntary and can be completed online or on paper. Clients

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lthough most of the communities in our coverage area are served by volunteer fire departments, there might still be some local residents who aren’t that familiar with the use of flashing green lights in private vehicles. In Ontario, volunteer firefighters are permitted to activate those lights when they are responding to emergency calls. The purpose is to indicate to other motorists that the vehicle in question is travelling to a fire hall or the location of an emergency; as a result, the other drivers would, hopefully, be courteous and yield the right of way whenever possible. The green light does not provide special privileges to the responder; prior to its use, volunteer firefighters hurrying to a call had no way of identifying themselves to others on the road. As they say, seconds count when it comes to responding to a fire or a rescue. If pulling over and letting someone with a flashing green light get by can be done

safely, please do. As for the flashing red lights used by emergency response vehicles, we observed a recent case in which a motorist did not appear to be slowing down fast or pulling over fast enough as a fire truck with its emergency lights and siren activated approached from behind on a township road a short distance from a structure fire. We hear that situations like that are not that uncommon. For those of us who could use the refresher, a driver in Ontario is required to bring the vehicle he or she is operating to a stop as near as is practical to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, no matter the direction in which the emergency vehicle is travelling. Use caution when stopping and avoid excessive braking or sudden changes in direction, though; other drivers in the vicinity might not be aware of the police can, fire truck or ambulance, or might also be in the process of reacting to it.

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No one in Northcote locked their doors. Ours didn’t even have a key! For a couple of nights Mother propped a chair under the doorknob, but Father convinced her the tramps meant no harm. He said he knew they often slept in the barn. And they were hungry... always hungry. Riding the rails was their life, and getting a meal or a snack wherever they could, kept them alive. After that, Mother often left a paper bag of sandwiches on the back stoop in a pail

with a lid on it. It didn’t take long for the tramps to know they could come over the West Hill, day or night, and there would always be something there to fill their aching stomachs. Like so much else in those lean Depression years, the tramps were simply a symbol of the times. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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Internet results in a wide-ranging audience I am fortunate enough to have a good following for this column and I want to thank those who take the time to correspond with me by email or, at the local level, stop me on the street or in the supermarket to offer opinions about my writing. I’m pleased to report that the vast majority of comments are positive! I receive literally hundreds of emails from readers annually. During the past decade my email traffic has grown exponentially. There is a reason for that. It’s called “the worldwide web.” Ever since this newspaper created a website and began posting my column online my audience has grown. I now hear from people across North America and on occasion from overseas as well. A major reason for that is the “notification system” so many people have programmed into their desktop computers, tablets or handheld devices. For example my son Craig is a big Detroit Tigers’ fan. So when anything happens with respect to the team his device emits an audible tone (chimes) which tells him to check his device for updates on games or other new information about the ball club. Based on the messages I receive from Halifax to Vancouver, from Florida to California and everywhere in between, a growing number of people employ the same system. A few years ago I wrote a column based on my disdain for so-called “goons” in professional hockey and in particular the National Hockey League. The “players” who are paid to rough it up and fight with little, if any, focus on hockey. The day after the story appeared online I received a scathing response from a man living in Los Angeles. He said he was a regular at Los Angeles Kings’ games and insisted that fighting “is part of the game and always will be.” Obviously I beg to differ! I ended up having a rather pointed email exchange with the California chap. I reminded him that he was helping to make my point by insisting that “fans here enjoy watching fighting.” In the article I argued that NHL brass turns a blind eye to fighting in the game because it helps sell hockey to a less knowledgeable American audience. He wasn’t even slightly tactful in his assessment of

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my viewpoint. He called me a “wuss” for my views on the subject. I respect everyone’s right to an opinion, no matter how rude they might be in expressing it. After some back and forth we agreed to disagree. I quite enjoy the repartee I have with my correspondents – good, bad or indifferent. But admittedly my opinion seldom changes. And neither does theirs! That’s life. Fortunately it appears the NHL is now turning away from tough guys in favour of filling those positions with skilled athletes. Eye-opener Still, it was a column I wrote in December 2011 that really opened my eyes to how many people are getting their news online rather than from the hard copy newspaper. In the days surrounding Remembrance Day that year my wife Kathleen and I came across a documentary on TVO about the Canadian Army Film and Photo Unit (CFPU), soldiers who documented our army’s efforts during the Second World War using still and “cine” (movie) cameras. One of the cameramen named in the program was Sergeant Jack Stollery. Kathleen and I immediately looked at each other! Could that be our friend Jack Stollery from our days in St. Thomas, Ontario we wondered? When I was a young reporter and editor at the daily Times-Journal (T.J.) in St. Thomas I developed a close friendship with a professional photographer by the same name whose premises were across the street from the newspaper building. I knew Jack had served with the Canadian forces in Europe during the Second World War. But since he rarely spoke about it I was unaware of the depth of his war-time experiences. Like most veterans who served at the front Jack was still trying to forget what he witnessed during the war! It didn’t take much research to discover that the soldier featured in the documentary and our friend is one in the same.

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Out of respect for her privacy I will not name her here. She lives with her family in southwestern Ontario. Later we had a lengthy telephone conversation and I was able to tell her some things about her dad she was not aware of. Some very positive things! As a result of the same column I have also heard, more recently, from a grandson of my former managing editor at the T.J. He and his family live in Wakefield, Quebec and he is currently researching a book on his grandfather and his Second World War experiences with the Canadian Army. We intend to meet soon to discuss some of the things I know about his granddad. Yes, the Internet is a wonderful thing in many ways! A couple of weeks ago, in the wake of a column I wrote about the NHL coming to Las Vegas, I received perhaps the most impressive example yet of the importance of the worldwide web. Only an hour after filing my column I received an email from a gentleman in Vegas who works for one of the major hotel and casino companies there. I was blown away. “How has he read my column already,” I wondered. “I just sent it to Ashley (editor Ashley Kulp).” Turns out Ashley had read the column and posted it online almost immediately. Because the column contained the name of the man’s firm he received an alert on his portable device. After first complimenting me on my column – he too wonders how pro hockey can survive in the entertainment and gambling capital – he pointed out an error in the piece. While referring to infamous “Area 51”, the desert region which is supposedly home to aliens, I wrote that the area includes part of “Edwards Air Force Base.” To be honest I know that Edwards is located in California, not Nevada. But while researching the column I came across an online article which says Edwards Air Force

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encompasses a section of Area 51. And I went with that in the final draft of the column. My correspondent from Las Vegas pointed out that it is Nellis Air Force Base and not Edwards that is in Nevada. In the process he did me a huge favour. I emailed Ashley who then put the correct information in both the online and print versions of the column. So if you read that particular piece you would not have seen that. I hate making errors and I do my best to avoid them! So, a lesson learned or at least a reminder. I already know that I should double check every source and I will be more careful in future. In this particular case the online version of the column was my best friend. I thank Kenneth in Las Vegas for being good enough to point it out. The power of the Internet starkly illustrated! If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers. com.

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Small Executive style condo with upgrades - open concept, adult building. Hydro $800 yr. heat-water incl in condo fees $290 monthly. Corner unit total privacy. walking distance to every commodity. $219,000

DALHOUSIE LAKE

KENNEBEC LAKE

CLOSE TO PERTH

OPEN HOUSE 4588 MCDONALDS CRN RD

4 bd, 2 bth bungalow on gorgeous 1.45 acre getaway w/true cottage feel ...cathedral ceilings, warm wood beams & walls of windows overlooking the lake & spectacular views! $474,900

Custom built Cedar log home features 2 bd, 2 bth, spacious livingrm w/handcraft wood f/p, front & back covered decks, dbl det. gar w/loft. Mins to Carleton Place & Perth. $309,900

3 bd, 1 bth meticulously maintained bungalow w/lots of updates, h/w flrs, A/C, backup generator, storage shed, det. gar., set on gorgeous private lot. $239,900.

OPEN HOUSES 500 CLEAR LAKE LANE 31 CLEAR LAKE

OPEN HOUSES 140 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH THE MEADOWS OF PERTH

WATERFRONT

Look no further! 3 bed 2 bath home on the Big Rideau, 4 bd, 1 bth – 2.5 stry home on dead end street. Completely reno’d, new A/C, private backyard. Close to open concept. Fantastic water, storage for toys, good rd amenities and Stewart Park. $339,900 access, walkout basement, totally turn key. $699,000

PERTH

MILL RUN ESTATES, ALMONTE WATERFRONT

Beautifully renovated 1 bd, 1 bth bungalow w/paved Family home w/large kitchen, warm living room, 4 Bed 2.5 baths, 1 level living Something for all the driveway. Perfect starter home or retirement spot in finished basement & many upgrades, radiant heat flrs family, Swimmable Waterfront, 6 stall Barn, approx 20 on L/L,. New fenced in backyard w/deck. 20 mins to beautiful Heritage Perth. $219,900 Ottawa. $489,900 acres meadows and trails. $575,000

OPEN HOUSES 148 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH - THE MEADOWS OF PERTH MON - SAT 11:00-1:00 PM Sheila Birch 613-380-1604

WED - SUN 1:00-3:00 PM

THE RIDEAU – under construction, 1,700 sq. ft. bungalow w/basement 2 bed, 2 bath. $434,900

Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 or Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

OPEN HOUSES OPEN HOUSES 128 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH 1488 SHERIDAN RAPIDS RD THE MEADOWS OF PERTH MISSISSIPPI RIVER SAT AUG 13 WATERFRONT SAT AUG 13 11AM-12:30PM 1AM-12:00PM Elegant 1,545 2 bd, 2 bth home w/ sq.ft. 2 bd, 2 remodeled kitchen, bth bungalow, 3 season sunrm, w/9’ ceilings heated wkshp/ throughout. gar, gazebo, garden Att. 2 car garage and beautiful landscaping. sheds. Enjoy gorgeous views of 194’ frontage on Move-in ready home! $419,900. Mississippi Rr from your patio. Host Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 $299,900. Host Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

WATERFRONT

OPEN HOUSES 301 CLEAR LAKE LANE CLEAR LAKE SAT AUG 13 WATERFRONT NEW PRICE 12-2:00pm Build your dream cottage on beautiful Clear Lake, and enjoy 100 acres of mixed bush. $199,000. Host Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

WATERFRONT

NEW PRICE

SAT AUG 13 – 12-2:00pm

2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, guest bunkie, storage buildings... great location for family retreat or hunting camp...or both! $269,900.

Host Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

SUN AUG 14 – 12:00-1:00PM

Host Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344

SUN AUG 14 – 11AM-12:30PM

Gracious 1,514 sq. ft. 2 bed, 2 bath bungalow w/9ft ceilings. Hardwood & marble floors. Usable basement w/radiant floor heating. 2 car att garage $429,900. Host Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008

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120 RIVERSIDE RD NEW LISTING CARLETON PLACE This is the PERFECT waterfront location! 80ft of prime Mississippi waterfront and within walking distance to town. Stunning views of the water can be seen from every room of this lovely updated 3 bedroom bungalow. Enjoy boating all day long with friends and end of the evening off with a campfire by the river.

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1598 QUARRY RD Stunningly renovated 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home nestled on privately treed 1+ acres. Gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the expansive main floor. Breathtaking granite kitchen w/access to oversized tier decks. Welcoming sun room. Finished basement,roof & windows updated, ++!

205 Flora Street, Carlton Place $379,900

Carleton Place 613-253-0518 Ottawa 613-596-5353

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59 Beckwith Street North

2878 County Rd 43 #6

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613-258-4900

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satuRday august 13, 10am-11am 90 golF CluB Rd $239,900

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30 CoRnelia st. $199,900

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114 BeCkwith st n $309,900

00 matheson dRiVe $25,000

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satuRday, august 13, 1:00pm-2:00pm 82 BaCChus island Rd. $279,900

Laurie Webster* 5+ ACRES

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22 Ross st. $229,900

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satuRday, august 13, 11:00am -12:30pm 53 Russell stReet - 146 900

satuRday, august 1,3 2:00pm-3:00pm 6 FosteR st. $169,900

Butch Webster*

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satuRday august 13, 10:30am-12pm 74 leedeR Cottage Rd $167,000

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$435,000 • PORT ELMSLEY Riverfront 2.44 acres; cul-de-sac; quality custom large brick BUNGALOW w/double garage + outbuilding; park-like setting; pond;+++!

Anne Scharf, Broker Direct 613-769-6419

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Your Host: Steve Wells 613-284-7640 or steve@rideaurealty.ca OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug 14 11:30am - 12:30pm 2356 Harlem Rd, Portland Area MLS#083183104111400 Beautiful converted stone church. New electrical, plumbing, well & septic $174,999 Your Host: Zach Shea Your Host: Steve Wells 613-284-7640 or steve@rideaurealty.ca

BENSON LAkE MLS#083183605113317 4 season home / cottage with 3 beds, 2 baths, 134 feet of level shoreline with curling rink & Opinicon Resort close by. Great area. $299,000

OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Aug 14 10:00am - 11:30pm 358 Bathhurst Line E. Rd Macdonalds Corners Perth Area MLS#094000202535004 12+ ac, lovely 3 bed, 2 bath home, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors throughout. $249,000 Your Host: Zach Shea 613-331-2635 or zach@rideaurealty.ca

Big RidEAU LAkE MLS#08318310511670 Beautiful, private point of land (boat access only), good 3 bedroom cottage, excellent sandy shoreline for swimming, very close to Portland & marinas. $269,900

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147 Dunlop CResent 147 Dunlop Crescent (off Ebb’s Bay Road). Please come visit me at this wonderful lakefront bungalow. Great place to call home. $649,900 • MLS# 1002799 • John CoBuRn

230 conceSSion 8 raMSay 18 coMba drive Plenty of room in this large raised bungalow sitting just outside Gorgeous 2 storey, 3 + 1 bedroom, hardwood floors, and 4 bathroom home the town limits. Fully finished lower level with walk-out. in a great development that is ready for immediate occupancy. Fully finished Oversized garage, vaulted ceiling and so much more. lower level, direct entry from garage, gas fireplace, central air and more. $379,900 • MLS#1006787 • John CoBuRn $359,900 • MLS#1023879 • JeFF WiLSon oF eS ! acradiSe 5 8 ar P

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, Aug 13 11:30am - 12:30pm 76 Perth St., Elgin MLS#083183604616600 Nice 3+1 bed, 2 bath home on 3 ac, easy walk to all village amenities. $169,999

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62 Hackbarry TraiL Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bath (Cardel) townhome. Close to all amenities. Hardwood and tiled floors. Finished lower level. Huge master and more! $309,900 • MLS#1015238 • robin FerriLL

2790 Hwy 15, Portland | 613-272-5000 | www.rideaurealty.ca

Carleton Place 613-253-3175 • Almonte 613-256-5677

1878 FerguSon FaLLS road Stylishly updated brick farmhouse. Loaded with character, modern open kitchen/dining room area, hardwood floors throughout and much more! $299,900 • MLS#1023734 • robin FerriLL neW

1 norTH ridge Manor Beautiful maintained adult lifestyle bungalow. End unit townhome with open concept living/dining/kitchen. Lights, flooring, paint updated. Finished family room on lower level + partially finished 3rd bedroom/office. Excellent value! $269,900 • MLS#1003091 • rHonda brunke

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$259,900 • MLS#986841 • rHonda brunke neW

214 Park creScenT Bright and cheery mobile home in lovely Rockhaven Park. Brand new kitchen cupboards. Gas furnace & A/C new in 2013. Laminate flooring. Gas F/P in living room. $79,900 • MLS#940140 • MarLy burke , on ! aTi Loc aTion Loc

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Lovely large stone & brick bungalow top quality throughout! Saltwater pool, barn with heated tack room. 4 Paddocks, amazing trails through the woods. Colourful perennial gardens, pond. Hardwood & ceramic floors on most of main level. Massive stone fireplace. Exquisite wood details, +++ book your showing today! ce

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412 FLora STreeT Bungalow style row unit in sought after location. 2 + 1 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished basement. Big back deck. Well landscaped lot. Inside entry to garage. $279,900 • MLS#1020127 • MarLy burke k ric id b LoW SoL nga bu

226 doLan STreeT 142 caTHerine avenue 4910 counTy road 29 Family neighbourhood, 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with enclosed porch 4 bedroom home close to Carleton Place and within sight of Mississippi Located just North of Almonte, this solid brick bungalow sits on over 1 ½ acres with at front, attached garage, deck off side of living room, fenced rear Lake with a park located down the road! Majestic family home with ALL the 3 bedrooms, formal dining room, main floor living AND family rooms, oversized yard to play in, finished lower level complete with projection TV! perks! Call listing agent for a quick summary of all this home has to offer! garage AND enough room downstairs, they have a FULL shuffleboard court! $239,900 • MLS#1015063 • JaSon coLeMan $549,900 • MLS#1008491 • JaSon coLeMan $374,900 • MLS#1014788 • JaSon coLeMan

Walter Renwick

Robin J. Ferrill

John Coburn

Jeff Wilson

Rhonda Brunke

Jason Coleman

Broker/Owner

Broker of Record

Broker

Sales Representative

Marly Burke

Karen Duncan

Behn-Belland

Vicki

Carolyn Renwick

Gillian Kinson

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Big RidEAU LAkE MLS#083183103602400 Spacious 3400 sq/f year round home / cottage with 2000 sq/f of decking & 2 amazing 6’x30’ cantilevered docks, excellent waterfront. $925,000

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Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated

613.283.7788

Ralph Shaw***

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613-253-0518

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1210 EBBS BAY RD, MIN’S TO CARLETON PLACE D!

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SUN JULY 17TH 1-3 P.M. MLS #: 1001410

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS & FAM OVER TO ENJOY YOUR GORGEOUS 27’ X 15’ INGROUND POOL! Fab 4+1 BDR, 3 BTH resort style country retreat, updated Chic Lvg Rm, Wow FFP, A Prof’s Amazing Office! Stunning Reno’d Kit w/Brkfst Bar & Cozy SunRm offers panoramic woodland views! Extensive Decking creates a picture perfect setting to entertain in style. Fab Treehouse for the kids! What a find!

$399,500

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247 ISABELLA ST, INNISVILLE IPPI SISSSS! S I M E DED ACC DEE RIVER

MLS #: 1014452 VACANT

WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN! Exceptional location centrally located between Mississippi Lake, Carleton Place, & Perth, seconds to nearby Innisville General Store & Gas Bar + LCBO! Open Concept Liv/DNR/Kit, 3 BDR, 1 Full BTH, Cozy Wood FFP, Det Dbl Gar w/plenty of extra parking, charming stone walkway. Don’t miss this!

$119,900

2013 UPPER PERTH RD, LANARK HIGHLANDS RY

ONE OF A KIND CENTURY HOME Meticulously Restored 1829 Stone Manor known as Apple Tree Hall is complemented by an elegant circular drive embraced by Flowering Gardens, Wrought Iron Fencing, & handsome Stone Pillars. The remarkable interior boasts 3 FFP’s, sensational Conservatory, private Annex, sparkling 20 x 40 Ft In-Grnd Pool, & Terrace. Nestled on 3+ Private Acres, an Apple Orchard & Lush Manicured Lawns. Whether you prefer rustic country or country chic, this home is magical! MLS #: 1006284

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$699,900

152 BRISTOW DR, MONTAGUE SOARS ABOVE AVERAGE! An inviting Stone Patio welcomes you to this handsome, open concept, 3 BDR 3 BTH NE Stone/Stucco Bung. Spectacular Great Rm boasts Vaulted Ceilings, Gleaming Hwd & stunning Ledger Stone FFP. Granite accents the dream Gourmet Maple Galley-style KIT. Additional features inclu: Decadent Master Suite, convenient MudRm, Mn FLr Laundry, fab country chic BTH, LL Media Rm! Expansive private rear deck & 1 AC yard! Immediate Possession! MLS #: 1021612

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2 Wilson Street East, Perth

613-264-0123 1-800-552-7242

Settlement Realty

email: info@ColdwellBankerPerth.com www.ColdwellBankerPerth.com

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OPEn hOUSE SatUrday, aUg. 13 1-2Pm PrEmiUm WatErfrOnt BUilding lOt 22 B6B BASS lAke $559,000 This solid Confederation Log Home is move in ready and offers you the enjoyment of a private lot and nice waterfront on spring fed Bass Lake. The deep lot offers lots of room for gardening, recreational space and of course the lovely waterfront for recreational activities with swimming boating or just lounging by the Lake. The 2 car garage/workshop is just what the man of the house would love and the loft above offers extra storage or future living space. Kitchen is custom finished, with new vintage look cook stove, wood finished appliances to create the perfect blend completing the wood look that is so beautifully done throughout the home. This is a very well built home with a beautiful blend of cosy country to the natural landscape beyond.

cathie Mccabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

4 B5B RoAd, RideAu lAkeS $159,000 Bass Lake premium waterfront building lot with level access to the lake. With 1.21 acres, this lot offers a large footprint for your new build. The front section of the lot is clear, the back portion behind the road is mixed bush with trails backing onto farmland. Not many waterfront lots like this are available so don’t wait! MLS #083182803343600.

grEat cOUntry hOmE 22 old kingSton RoAd, RideAu lAkeS

$244,000 Looking for a great country home, situated in a scenic area with boat launches, public docks, restaurants & general store just a stone’s throw away, then this is a winner, especially for a single person or retired couple. Lovely lot with spacious one bedroom home, has country charm you feel right away as you step onto the side porch & into the warm, inviting family kitchen. Spacious living area features an inviting fireplace with gorgeous enamel woodstove insert to heat the main living space. A sunny solarium lets the sun filter in. Master bedroom features two walk-in closets & cheater door to bathroom. For the person looking for a therapeutic hot tub, swim workout, check out the backyard spa. Large detached garage. A must see! MLS #083182803381800.

cathie Mccabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

OPEn hOUSE & rEdUcEd! SatUrday, aUg. 13 10am - 11:30Pm 264 Mccullough Rd - 23 Ac on MiSSiSSippi RiveR $259,000 Are you looking for a quiet place in the country with a bit of land to spread your wings & enjoy the country life? How about we add the beautiful river frontage on the Mississippi to slip your canoe, kayak, or fishing boat in to enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings! Look no further than here for your 23 acre paradise. This 2+2 bedroom, cedar sided home is in very good condition. Spacious dining room with large picture window & terrace door to rear deck. Efficient kitchen with plenty of cabinets & counter space. Nice sized living room with open half wall for stairs leading to the fully finished lower level. 2 spacious bedrooms each with vaulted ceilings, master with patio door to deck. Full bath + powder room on main level. Lower level has 2 bedrooms, storage & utility rooms. Photos & virtual tour at Realtor.ca # 1016139 Directions: Cty. Rd. 12 just east of McDonalds corners, right on McCullough Rd. follow signs Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

cathie Mccabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca

OPEn hOUSE & PricE rEdUcEd - SatUrday, aUg. 13 12:30-1:30Pm 159 lAke lAne - poRt elMSley hoMe pARk on loweR RideAu lAke $86,000 Clean, neat & tidy 2 bedroom mobile home with some nice updates in the past few years including vinyl siding, aluminum soffit, fascia, evestroughing, peaked roof, insulation, thermopane windows, steel exterior doors, carport, decking, paved driveway, flooring in kitchen & bathroom. newer custom cabinets & counter top in spacious eat-in kitchen with dishwasher, double sinks & built-in desk area. Spacious foyer with clothes closet. good sized living room with big picture window. 2 good sized bedrooms, one with cheater door to the large 4 piece bath. Spacious back foyer area has clothes closet & washer/dryer hookups. central location to Perth or Smiths Falls in a quiet park on the banks of the lower Rideau Lake. Fees are $342 per month & includes taxes plus $190 per year for garage/recycle. immediate occupancy. Photos at Realtor.ca # 980734 Directions: Port Elmsley Rd. to Lake Lane (close to Beveridge Locks), follow signs to # 159. Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

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poRt elMSley hoMe pARk on loweR RideAu lAke $112,900 immaculate 2 bedroom bungalow in beautiful Port ElmsleyHome Park. Ideally situated on the Lower Rdeau Lake. This double wide lot is the nicest in the park, dotted with mature trees and complete with flower beds & shaded concrete patio in the back yard. Enjoy hobbies in the 10 x 24 insulated workshop. Lots of room for company to park in dble paved driveway. Enjoy morning sun from your front deck or be glad that your barbeque is protected when it rains, under the covered side porch. Great storage & closet space inside. more room that you’d expect with 2 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, large living/dining room & eat-in kitchen. Newer windows, flooring, shingles 2011, dishwasher 2015. dock space for rent, boat launch at beveridge locks. Fees are $342 per month & includes taxes plus $190 per year for garage/recycle. Move in ready! Photos at realtor.ca # Sheri Mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca

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county cul-de-SAc MinuteS to peRth $639,000 décor mag material - this home is stunning! Perfectly private and peaceful location less than 5 minutes to perth. Distinctive, contemporary design and completely renovated in a super chic modern style. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, top quality. Large island in the open concept kitchen/ dining area – loads of cherry cabinets, dramatic black granite counters, quality built in appliances. Tons of storage and huge windows everywhere fill the home with natural light. Comfy family room with F.P. and guest room with spa bath on the walkout lower level. See it at www.150karenlaneperth.com call or email Barbara Shepherd for personal viewing – 613 326-1361

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$349,000 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, lots new

including spacious crisp white kitchen with pantry, windows and doors, heating and cooling, etc. Salt water inground pool, family room with woodstove plus another finished room on lower level. Insulated and heated double attached garage with house access. Lovely! call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca www.28anglicanchurchrd.com

OPEn hOUSE Sat aUg 13 1:30-3:30Pm 596 weSt point dRive

$459,000 Follow Rideau Ferry Rd and turn on to Coutts Bay Rd Then right on West Point Rd to #596. Gorgeous home in a prestigious area close to Perth, 2 story home, 3+1 br, 3 bath, spacious open kitchen with Beautiful cabinetry, living room features propane fireplace and vaulted ceiling, formal dining room, open staircase to 2 br and bath, large main floor master with ensuite, walk in closet, full finished lower level with family room, play room and bedroom, double attached garage, paved driveway, beautifully landscaped with stone walkways and gardens. MLS#1011387.

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Otty laKE hOmE – SUnSEtS, grEat SWimming!

$279,900 lot on chRiStie lAke! 200 feet of beautiful clean rocky shoreline on the south shore of desirable Christie Lake only 15 minutes to Perth. Just over 3 private acres and conveniently located on the township maintained road. Stunning views and sunsets! MLS# 1013131

220 SunSet dRive on South ShoRe $435,000 “Fall out of bed and into the lake” – just steps from the house to the water. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths on main. 2 bedrooms and bath, living area on lower walkout level. Decks, views, sweet Bunkie/ storage. Only 10 mins to Perth.

call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361

call Barbara Shepherd 613 326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca

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3304 hoSSAck lAne, poRtlAnd $239,900 Hobby Farm with Charming century old 1 ½ story home on 33 private acres, 30 min from Perth or Smiths Falls, country kitchen with wood stove, pine cupboards and wainscoting, hardwood floors in LR/DR, large master plus 2 br and large 4 pc bath on 2nd level, barn and chicken coop, private back deck, covered front porch, maple bush, fields, trails, great recreational property. MLS#1022296

$284,900 Beautiful, quiet, recently renovated condominium overlooking gorgeous gardens and the Tay River. Byron Model offers 850 sg ft living space, kitchen with quartz counters, lovely cabinets, open living dining room, three season sun room offers elevated view of grounds and river, heated underground parking, efficient, economical geothermal heating and cooling, impressive common areas. MLS #1023375.

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oPen HouSe DAte SAturDAy Aug. 13, 11-1 $294,900 37 Albert St. CArLeton PLACe

3+1 bdrm, 3 bth. Family home. Ensuite, walk-in closet, finished lower level, garage and fenced yard. Walk to all amenities. MLS#1024377 oPen HouSe SunDAy AuguSt 14, 11-1 MotivAteD SeLLer $207,900 335-5 Mullett St. CArLeton PLACe 2+1 bdrm, 2 bth condominium. Lovely and bright with large rooms, separate dining rm and an eat in kitchen. finished lower level. MLS# 1016759

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Mick Armitage (centre) is surrounded by his long-time bandmates and friends, from left to right, Bruce Baker, Grant Tomkinson, Al Tambay and Reverend Al Bragg. After decades pleasing audiences in Ottawa, eastern Ontario and west Quebec the Mick Armitage Band will play their last concert together early next year. Armitage, who is retiring from the music business, says “you have to know when to stop.”

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Mick Armitage has always loved the drums. The Ottawaborn musician, who grew up in the west Quebec town of Shawville, was heavily influenced by the British rock and roll bands who invaded North America in the 1960s. His interest soon focused on the drums and those who played them including Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles’ Ringo Starr. “I liked the Beatles of course. But I love the Stones. There’s an edge to their music that appeals to me,” Armitage says, quickly adding that the English band must be good. “It’s been over 50 years and the Stones are still touring,” he notes. Armitage has never been a full-time musician. But after more than three decades of performing he has certainly made a major mark in the music business in Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley and west Quebec. Since 1997 he has led the band that carries his own name. The Mick Armitage Band is popular in concert, at special events and fall fairs across the region. “We’re Nepean-based, but Valley bred,” he observes. Now, after performing regularly since the early 1980s, Armitage is retiring from the music business. “I guess it’s really a case of turning a page. I don’t feel

I have anything else I want to accomplish in this business,” he explains. “I’m 68 and honestly, how many times can you play the fall fair circuit,” he chuckles. “Don’t get me wrong – I’ve loved all of it. But you have to know when to stop.” Armitage insists this is his last full year, despite the fact his band will get back together for one concert early in 2017. “I always honour my commitments. We were booked to play the 2017 Valentine’s Charity Ball (in Ottawa in February) two years ago. “But after nearly 35 years of performing regularly we (current group) will disband in 2016.” This year they remain on the fall fair circuit. They’ll be at the Shawville Fair in Armitage’s adopted hometown on Sunday, Sept. 4 and they open for the popular band Chilliwack at the Richmond Fair, in west Ottawa, on Friday night, Sept. 16. “It will be nice to open for a band that is older than us,” Armitage quips. As for Shawville, he and his band are a fixture at the annual agricultural fair and exhibition. “It (Shawville Fair) is the best fair anywhere. This will mark the 16th year in a row we’ve played there. I want to thank Elwyn Lang and the Pontiac Agricultural Society for their support over the

years,” he states. Grand finale The performance Armitage calls “our grand finale” will take place in the Carp Agricultural Hall in the West Carleton section of rural west Ottawa on Saturday, Nov. 5. “There’s going to be a set by the old ‘Racoons on Ice’ (his original band which began playing in the 1980s). The set will include Roger Plant from Carleton Place (now living in British Columbia), David Babineau and Robbie Dontigny, both from Arnprior, Bruce Baker from Stittsville and me. “There will be a few special guests playing that night. Among them will be world champion fiddle player Louis Schryer. So I hope to see all my friends and acquaintance in Carp in November,” Armitage says. “It will be a great party. I hope you can all attend!” Carp and West Carleton are also near and dear to the longtime musician and concert promoter. “My dad (Roly Armitage) is the former mayor of West Carleton and he’s much better known than I am,” he says flashing a broad grin. Besides being the ex-mayor of the district the elder Armitage is perhaps best known for his career as a veterinarian in

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both the Pontiac region of Quebec and the Ottawa area. “Dad has delivered a lot of calves and foals and saved a lot of pets over the years,” his son outlines. “He’ll be 92 on his next birthday and he’s still going strong. He is still in the horse racing business.” Besides his long career as a vet, followed by a tenure in municipal politics as a councillor, mayor and regional council member, Roly Armitage is a decorated World War II veteran. He has also served as general manager of Rideau-Carleton Raceway in Ottawa and GM of Carp Airport. “My father has had a truly incredible life,” Mick says proudly. Armitage credits his current and past bandmates with keeping him in the music business for so long. “I’ve made so many life-long friends along the way. And the bands I’ve played with are all long-standing ones.” As for the Mick Armitage Band he takes no special credit. “Everyone is important in this group. After I split with Racoons on Ice (in 1997) I decided it was time to take control of my own life. I immediately started this band. “A very wise musician once told me that every band needs a leader and I hope I have been that all these years. “I think it’s true. Look at ‘Ambush’ (another long-standing area band).

Mark McDonell is the acknowledged leader. He has been a great role model for me.” Armitage traces his musical interest back to the 1960s and his teen years in Shawville. “I started playing music there in the early `60s and performed for nearly five years, until about 1969.” In 1983 he was living in Edmonton, where he worked for Hy’s of Canada managing a nightclub and restaurant for the hospitality chain. “A friend from Ottawa called to say he was starting a band and wanted me on the drums. I was lonely and within six months I had moved back here.” Following his return to the capital he and Rick Ponitoski, along with the late Brad Summerfield and Rocky Bertrand (also deceased) began practicing together. The four musicians merged as Racoons on Ice. Armitage himself borrowed the name from the popular television show of the time, hosted by Kevin Gillis. “Our very first job was at the old Madawaska Hotel in Arnprior. We opened for a great local band of that era called Jude.” Busy band Armitage says Racoons on Ice were soon much in demand! “Within a few years we were doing up to 50 gigs a year. One December we did 17 shows. We performed six times in Mexico and we even taped a CTV show on location at Los Angeles Locos Resort in Manzanillo (on Mexico’s Pacific coast). Local favou-

rites Delmer and Cecil and Gail Gavan were with us for that show,” he explains. “That show was aired nationally a few times. “We also recorded one cassette and a few lives shows during the period I was performing, promoting and booking the `Coons. I was also the solo roadie until we could find a lad who was willing to endure the long hours, working for peanuts,” Armitage observes. Racoons on Ice also won the ‘Share CHEZ Contest’ (run by the Ottawa radio station) and released a song Armitage co-wrote with Steve Wheeler entitled “Get Out to Work.” He says conflicts within the band resulted in him being asked to step down. “They say ‘It’s an ill wind that blows no good’ and that’s how it was in this case. I formed my own band.” The Mick Armitage Band began by playing in small bars. Very quickly they emerged as a force in the Ottawa Valley and West Quebec and secured bookings at dances, shows and fairs across the region. The first foursome included Armitage, Plant, Baker and Tiger Tanner from Shawville. “Within a year we added Al Bragg from Kanata – the Reverend – on pedal steel and piano and Grant Tomkinson from Westmeath on bass. Along with Roger, we became the nucleus of the band.” Bragg is a member of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of

Fame. “Roger moved to B.C. a few years ago and another great Ottawa talent, Al Tambay (guitar and vocals) stepped in. We’ve been rockin’ together ever since!” He says the five have formed close bonds. “Grant, Bruce, Al and the Reverend – we’re like brothers. I could not have hoped for better friends and musicians to work with.” Over the years the Mick Armitage Band has played large venues including the Chateau Laurier and all the major Ottawa hotels as well as the Shaw Centre, Ottawa and Gatineau’s many museums, the Sheraton Centre in Montreal, Ottawa SuperEx, Canadian Tire Centre and at the headquarters and social events sponsored by many of Ottawa’s major high-tech firms and corporations. “We’ve played so many weddings that we are now performing at the weddings of the children of couples we played for years ago,” he laughs. The band has opened for Johnny Reid, Kim Mitchell, David Wilcox, George Canyon, Terri Clark, the Stampeders and many others. “The Shawville Fair with Stompin’ Tom (Connors) will always be a fun and crazy memory from my musical history.” Armitage also promoted the former ‘Riverside Jam’ country music festival in Carleton Place for several years beginning in 2004 and his band was featured at the popular event.

Ireland tour One of Armitage’s favourite times was the band’s 2006 trip to Dublin, Ireland. “Along with 50 friends we travelled to Ireland and performed at Dublin and Blessington to very enthusiastic crowds. It was the highlight of my musical career,” he states. “Kissing the Blarney Stone and meeting Andrew Strong (the Irish musician) who starred in the Commitments (1991 cult film classic) are among my memories from that trip.” Now it is time for Armitage to step aside and make room for the area’s up and coming musical talent. One group he feels will go far is Ottawa’s Ramblin’ Valley Band. “They are excellent,” he stresses. “Due to some health issues – a bad back and poor hearing – it’s time to retire from running the roads. With great difficulty it’s time to call it a day. “We’ve worn out about 15 roadies over the years. The timing is good because our current roadie, Lorenzo Bracci, graduates from University of Ottawa this year,” he explains. “I want to thank my bandmates, my family and friends and all the great people who have supported me and the band over the years. “As the Stones said, ‘It’s only rock and roll – but I like it.’” Tickets for the Armitage band’s grand finale in Carp Nov. 5 are available by email at: mickarmitage@sympatico.ca or by calling 613-859-7740.

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Troubadour begins penning story about his life, experiences The music keeps on playing and I keep on living, though it’s not like it used to be. And this is a good thing, too. I’ve been in hospital a lot recently and this has changed my life drastically as one might well guess. But in spite of not feeling well there are many “wonderful things” that have come out this experience. Mostly in the area of personal relationships and a change in direction for my life. My “spiritual life” or relationship with (God, as I realize Him to be) has been richly enhanced and deepened. And I have a renewed “sense of purpose and direction.” Amongst these things is the writing of new book. One about the story of my life entitled: MY STORY (The autobiography of Lyle Eugene Dillabough.) I did not want to write this book until some people finally convinced me to do so. They said it would be “selfish” of me not to share “my story” with others. They

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can see in my mind still. Like some mental monument that is supposed remind me of something. Maybe that I was little once? Maybe I am little still? I’m not sure of whatever happened to that lady but the car got towed away and until the day we moved away from that house I always looked at the mark on the pole each time I passed by. Some things are just like that. Songs are like that. They mark time, places, people and things too. Guess that is why I love writing them so much. Don’t think these are the only reasons I write them because this would be telling a lie. I mark years of my life by songs. ‘That was the summer of ‘72,’ or, ‘this song came out in the spring of ‘78,’ I will say. Because I remember... But to me, music is wonderful. I could not imagine life without it and believe the music is only going to get better, but not likely in this current world. Up in heaven one

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Suicide Squad comes close but doesn’t quite measure up MOVIE: Suicide Squad STARRING: Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Jay Hernandez, Jai Courtney, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Cara Delenvigne, Karen Fukuhara, Jared Leto, and Viola Davis DIRECTOR: David Ayer RATING: PG Let’s be honest, DC hasn’t really gotten this movie thing figured out. At least not like a certain rival comic book universe. The good news is Suicide Squad doesn’t suck. The bad news is the bar is high, and Suicide Squad doesn’t quite get there. In light of the possibility that someone like Superman could rip the roof off the White House, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) has come up with a plan. She wants to use the worst of the worse, criminals who are completely expendable, to do the missions no one else can. When one of Amanda’s potential candidates goes rogue her plan is put into action. Deadshot (Will Smith),

Harley Quinn (Margot Robbie), Killer Croc (Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje), Diablo (Jay Hernandez), Captain Boomerang (Jai Courtney), and Slipknot (Adam Beach) get a miniature bomb injected into their heads, and a one-way ticket into an unholy mess. Of course they have to have chaperones and this is where Rick Flagg (Joel Kinnaman) and Katana (Karen Fukuhara) come in. The unholy mess is Dr. June Moone (Cara Delenvigne), or to be specific the supernatural entity known as the Enchantress that possesses Moone. The Enchantress has freed her brother, and together they plan to wipe out humanity. It falls to the Suicide Squad to stop her. Suicide Squad is a solid action movie. It’s got the star power, the effects, that wry sense of humour, and those cool action movie moments. The story avoids going too long, or wandering off on tangents. Yet it lacks that wow factor. It’s a good movie, but it isn’t the must-see movie event of the summer.

the Enchantress, and Viola Davis is as cold blooded and ruthless as her criminal team. In other words she’s perfect. One of the big things with Suicide Squad is seeing Jared Leto as the Joker. Now, Leto’s Joker doesn’t come close to Heath Ledger’s. No one’s will. Though to be fair the Joker is only part of a minor sub-plot, and Leto doesn’t get a real chance to be the Joker. He looks good, he sounds good, but I think I need to see more before I can say if he’s good or not. Will Smith keeps the anger and intensity on a low simmer the whole

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Cast wise you couldn’t ask for better. Joel Kinnaman, Jay Hernandez, Jai Courtney, Adewale AkinnuoyeAgbaje and Karen Fukuhara are great. Cara Delenvigne is deliciously evil as

movie, but with a confidence and control that you’d expect from the world’s greatest assassin. He is the ideal Deadshot. Of course the show stopper is Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. She is everything Harley is supposed to be. She is sexy, funny, intelligent and a total psychopath. Suicide Squad is one of the best DC movies to date. Which makes it good, but not the spine-tingling experience we’ve come to expect. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.

Bingo Ladies performance to benefit mother with stage four cancer An upcoming co-production between indie women productions and the Studio Theatre in Perth will present Grant Tilly’s musical, “Bingo Ladies” which opens Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Studio Theatre. Other shows will be Aug. 18, 19, 20, 26, 27 at 7:30 p.m. and at 2 p.m. the

show will take place on Aug. 21 and 28. A silent auction and a sale of original, handcrafted “bingo bags” will take place during the run of the show. This production of Bingo Ladies is a benefit in aid of the family of Jillian O’Connor.

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Regional Round-Up Almonte Presbyterian Church Missions Yard & Bake Sale. Saturday August 20, 8 am-1 pm, 111 Church St. All proceeds to missions. Rain or shine. Almonte Quilt Guild presens their first Quilt Show, our Favorites Past & Present, August 13 & 14, 10-5pm, Almonte Civitan Hall, beautiful quilts, vendors & tearoom. Car Toot Bingo, Almonte Fairgrounds, every Wednesday in August 7 pm start. Food canteen including homemade pie opens at 630 pm. Proceeds to NLAS. Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, August 15, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support, Almonte - Westport & lunch out. Thursday August 18. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Pakenham & Carleton Place Seniors Welcome. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Music & Memories, Tuesday, August 16 picnic lunch at Donaldson’s Farm, Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Supper Social, Tuesday August 23, Almonte Legion. Entertainment provided by Cooper St. Band. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte trip to Kingston & Wolfe Island. Monday August 22. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Pakenham & Carleton Place Seniors Welcome. Mills’ Home Support, overnight Trip to a Play & Supper. Thursday, August 11& 12, Contact Home Support at 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus.

Annual Corn Roast, Royal Canadian Legion 177 George St. Corn from Needhams Farms. Sunday August 14, 2:00 pm. backyard Corn, BBQ burgers, dogs, & sausage. Come enjoy the Barking Spiders Band. Bring your lawn chairs. 613 253-1359 Bingo Tuesday, August 16, at 7 p.m. Carleton Place Arena upper hall. Elevator access available. Sponsor: Carleton Place and District Civitan Club. Chair Exercise Classes every Monday, 2 p.m. at Carambeck Community Centre. Info: 613-256-8339. Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Knights of Columbus Giant Yard Sale, Sat. Aug. 20, 8am-1pm, St. Mary’s Church 28 Hawthorne Ave. Knights of Columbus Giant Yard Sale, Sat. Aug. 20, 8 am-1 pm. St. Mary’s Church, 28 Hawthorne Ave. Lanark Drum Circle meets at the CP Museum, August 14 (the 2nd Sunday of every month) at 1:30. Learn traditional songs and teachings. Open to all, info 613-257-1014. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at CP Open Doors 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome St James Anglican Church Cemetery Decoration Service, Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m., corner of Ramsay Conc 8 and Industrial Ave. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets

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every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677. United Cemeteries Decoration Service of St Fillans, Pine Grove and Maplewood. Sunday, August 21, 2:30 p.m. Reverend Bob Hill. Music: Twilight Two. Cemetery Side Road, Carleton Place. Walk for Lions foundation of Dog Guides, from IDA Drugstore in Carleton Place Mews to Riverside Park, August 20, registration 1 pm walk starts 1:30 pm. walk with or without dog. Info 613-257-1847.

KEMPTVILLE Art in the Park, Ontario Early Years. parents and their children 0-6 years, older siblings welcome. No pets please. Monday August 22, 2-3 p.m. Riverside Park, behind the parking lot and pool on Reuben Cres. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Baby Talk, Ontario Early Years. Drop in group for parents and their babies 0-12 months. Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. Holy Cross Catholic School, 521 Clothier St. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Baby Talk, Wednesday, August 17, 1:303:00 pm, Holy Cross Catholic School, 521 Clothier St W., enter via the West side door (kindergarten yard). 1-866-433-8933 ext. 2374. Kinderwalk, Ontario Early Years. Friday August 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Anniversary Park. Ferguson Forest, entrance off Hwy. 43. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Limerick Forest Interpretive Centre, Ontario Early Years. Monday August 22, 9:30-11:30am Indoor & outdoor programs. birth to 6 years, 1175 Limerick Rd. North Grenville. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month at O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m. Learn communication and leadership skills. St. James Anglican Church, Tag Sale at Leslie Hall, 35 Clothier Street West, Saturday, August 20 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Items of quality for home, garden and cottage, at good prices.

LANARK Walking group, every Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments, exercises/speaker after walk. Wendy 613259-2182.

MERRICKVILLE Auditions for Theatre Night in Merrickvilles’ fall, production comedy/drama. Saturday August 20 & Sunday August 21, 2pm upstairs Merrickville Community Centre, Reid Street. 1 male 18-20, 3 men 30-60, 2 woman 40-60. For info Margaret 613-2693729 Chicken Dinner served, Merrickville Legion, August 19, 6 p.m. Music by Ron Donnelly, 7-11 p.m. Roast Pork Dinner served, Merrickville Legion, August 12, 6 p.m. Music by Watermelon Wine, 7-11 p.m.

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August 13 During the Pakenham Fall Fair, a Big Basement Sale, at St Mark’s Anglican Church, 16 Jessie Street, from 8:00 a.m. to 12.00 RURAL Noon. Coffee, Tea and Goodies also available. Decoration Day Service for the Pakenham 1st annual Vintage Carnival! This retro Union Cemetery, Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m. Come for a service of memories amongst the Carnival event created by the Mill’s summer students to ensure maximum family fun for pines. a younger crowd. August 13, 12:00-4:00 pm. Spencerville Mill Park. 4 Hand Euchre Friday, July 15, 7:30 p.m., PERTH Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 Alzheimer Society- Portland Caregiver 2016 Mike Bowes Memorial Cruise-In, Perth Civitan Hall, Hwy 43, Sunday Aug. 21, Support Group - for those who are caregivers of 9-3pm, Hosted by: Perth Civitan Classic Cruis- someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. ers. All Classic Vehicles & fans welcome. 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SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, August 17, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)8637729 local call or (613)283-3465. Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Canadian Room, Legion Br 95. Bingo, Every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. (canteen open from 4:30-7 p.m.) Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Community Home Support Bereavement Support Group, meets last Tue of the month, 1 - 3pm, Smiths Falls District Community Health Centre enter at front entrance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400 Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, August 17, 1 p.m. Info: 613-2836116. “Cruise In” Thursday nights August 18, 6-8 p.m. at Wal-Mart, 114 Lombard St. Info: Don Bates 613-264-8218 or 613-464-1095. Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95. Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- August 16, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613283-0960. Fish & Chips, held every second Friday August 19, 4-7 p.m. Lancaster Hall, Legion, Branch 95, 7 Main Street East. Members, Guest & Public Welcome. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion BR95, Sunday August 21 Open Stage, Music 1-6:30 p.m., dinner at 5 p.m. Members, Guest & Public Welcome. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail.com Open Mic, Every Tuesday evenings, 8p.m., Canadian Room, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Research your ancestors/learn indexing, Wednesday, August 17, 7-9 pm, Family History Center inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7283 Roger Stevens Dr. Contact: Lisa Trodden 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital). Station Theatre presents Bridge to Terabithia. Play with lyrical score, touching songs, dramatic story of imagination, loss & courage. August 19-28. Tickets/details: www.smithsfallstheatre.com., 613-283-0300.

Hit the jackpot with Bingo Ladies opening Aug. 18 at Studio Theatre Sure, it’s the simplest of games. But when the stakes are high, the game itself is just a backdrop to the quirky, often thorny, always loony world of Bingo. Inside the hallowed halls of Duke’s Bingo Barn, where the hit musical comedy Bingo Ladies comes to life, it’s Friday night and the gloves are off! This is the story of three ladies who live and breathe the thrills and heartbreak of competitive Bingo. There’s Irene, the wily curmudgeon who always seems to win despite her physical limitations; we suspect that the oxygen tank she trails behind her is a consequence of years of holding a Bingo dauber in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Then there’s man-hungry Sandi, who lusts after Lou the bingo caller, wishing that just once she could be the number he calls. And finally poor Carol, desperate for a win, who does the unthinkable and steals Irene’s lucky spot at the table. Hell hath no fury like a Bingo addict whose lucky troll has been displaced by a jealous competitor... Director C. Lee Bates, the creative force behind Bingo Ladies and other hit Studio Theatre musicals like The Drowsy Chaperone, and this spring’s phenomenal 9 to 5: The Musical, says she’s been looking forward to working with a smaller cast, in this case, a super-talented group of just

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Actors Lindsay Rewi (Carol), Barb Guthrie (Irene), and Keegan Carr (Sandi) rehearse a scene from the musical comedy Bingo Ladies, premiering Aug. 18 at the Studio Theatre. The show is a fundraiser for the Jillian O’Connor Family Fund. four actors. “I’m really loving directing this smaller, more character-driven story of four ordinary people dealing with everyday problems and victories,” she says. “Canadian playwright Grant

Tilly has created a play full of romance, death, betrayal, secretiveness, and of course fantastic humour, in a script that never takes its foot off the pedal.” Bingo Ladies stars seasoned musi-

cal talents Adam Bond, Keegan Carr and Lindsay Rewi, all fresh from this spring’s smash hit 9 To 5, The Musical, along with veteran performer Barb Guthrie, one of the stars of the musical version of Little Women.

Studio Theatre Productions is coproducing Bingo Ladies with indie women productions as a fundraiser for the Jillian O’Connor Family Fund. For more information about Jillian, visit www.indiewomenproductions.com. Look for Bingo Ladies when it premieres Thursday, August 18th at the Studio Theatre for seven performances, Aug. 18, 19, 20, 26 and 27, at the new curtain time of 7:30 p.m., and Aug. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $28 (cash only) at the Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E, and $28 (plus a $2 convenience fee) at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St., which accepts in-store, phone, online and credit card purchases (613-267-6817; shadowfax. on.ca). Don’t forget that season passes for the Studio Theatre’s 2016/2017 season of outstanding live theatre are on sale now at the Studio Theatre box office, Saturday mornings from 10 ‘til noon, and at Shadowfax. The Studio Theatre’s new season begins Sept. 22 with the grandmother of all comedies, Over The River And Through The Woods. For further details about this and all Studio Theatre shows please visit studiotheatreperth.com, and we’ll see you at the theatre! Submitted by Paul Joyce, Studio Theatre

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NHL legend Dennis Hull to attend Progressive Conservative fundraiser Aug. 20 Hockey great Dennis Hull will attend the annual Afternoon in the Islands fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 20, the Leeds-Grenville Provincial Progressive Conservative Association announced Aug. 8. Hull joins two previously announced special guests – Ontario Progressive Conservative Leader Patrick Brown and former two-term premier Mike Harris – at the 30th anniversary of the event, which will be held as always at the Glen House Resort near Ivy Lea. Hull spent 15 years in the National Hockey League, much of it playing for the Chicago Black Hawks. He was a five-time all-star and a major contributor to Team Canada during the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union. He scored more than 300 goals before retiring in 1978. Since retirement he has become a sought-after public speaker and comedian. He is also the author of a well-regarded book about his life in hockey entitled “The Third Best Hull” – a reference to his largerthan-life brother Bobby Hull, with whom he played much of his career in Chicago, and his nephew Brett Hull, one of the leading scorers in league history. “I think we have an outstanding lineup of special guests for this

milestone anniversary of Afternoon in the Islands,” said Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark. “We’re looking forward to another enjoyable event.” At least two candidates for the federal Conservative Party leadership are also expected to attend. The event, which starts at 3 p.m., features live music, boat cruises, an open bar, lobster and beef buffet and door prizes. Dinner sittings are set for 5 and 7 p.m. Tickets for Afternoon in the Islands are $150, and include a significant income tax receipt. They are available by calling riding association president Barry Raison at 613-802-9448, chief financial officer Dawn Latourell at 613-258-4280, or fundraising chair Rob Horton at 613-345-3436. They are also available online at https://secure.ontariopc.com/PartyEvents/1129. Submitted by the Leeds-Grenville Provincial PC Association Submitted photos

Legendary hockey player Dennis Hull, shown above right with brother Bobby, will be in attendance at the 30th annual Afternoon in the Islands fundraiser Aug. 20 at Glen House Resort near Ivy Lea. The event serves as a fundraiser for the Leeds-Grenville Provincial Conservative Association. Inset, former Ontario premier Mike Harris will be another special guest the event.

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August 19th - 28th Smiths Falls Trainfest The Station Theatre, 53 Victoria Avenue, Smiths Falls, is August 27th & 28th , 10am – 4pm mounting a production of Bridge to Teribithia from Aug. 19 Join us for two days of fun- filled activities for the whole to 28th. For more information, go to smithsfallstheatre.com. family. Train rides, model railroad displays, workshops, vendors, demonstrations, a kid’s tent, as well as live music. Located at the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario, 90 Summer Splash Paint Week Movies Under the Stars William St. W. For more information, visit www.rmeo.org August 22 – August 26 Every Thursday night until September 1st Heritage House Museum is hosting half day paint Free outdoor movies by the Rideau Canal in Centennial programs, for different age groups daily. Happy Hands All Ways Moving & Delivery Presents: Park. Activities begin at 7:00pm, movie starts at nightfall. Painting, Project Paint and the Tea and Ice Cream Party Family Fun Day For more information call 613-285- 9125 Art Gala. For more information, call 613-283- 6311 or Saturday September 10th, 11am – 6pm email heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca A fun day full of live entertainment, kid’s activities, live

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August 13th You’re invited to the Tweed Front Yard Shindig! We’re hosting the ultimate summer concert, right here on the front yard of the Tweed facility in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Tickets are free, and going fast! Check out the acts and reserve tickets at frontyardshindig.com.

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demonstrations, a dunk tank, a BBQ and more! Donations are welcomed to support our First Responders through August 23rd , 1pm – 3:30pm Project Trauma Support. Join Heritage House Museum for refreshments, served The Gallipeau Centre, 361 Queen St. Smiths Falls. with a seasonal dessert. Costumed interpreters will serve you tea in the gazebo or the parlour. Cost: $5.00 per Girls Night Out person, please reserve your spot in advance. For more September 15th information call 613-283- 6311 or visit www.facebook. A fabulous night of shopping, friendship and pampering! com/HeritageHouseMuseum Grab your friends, girlfriends, moms, sisters and daughters

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August 13th , 8:45am Canada’s fastest, most extreme car event. Watch the radar- Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce clocked runs down the runway! Annual Golf Tournament Russ Beach Airport, 102 Van Exan Dr. Wednesday, August 24th, 1pm Shotgun Start, 6:30pm Dinner High Tea with the Dowager The Smiths Falls & District Chamber of Commerce August 14th , 1 – 3:30pm welcomes golfers to the Lombard Glen Golf and Country Tea and treats at this Downton Abbey themed event. Club. Members and non-members welcome to join us for Make your very own fascinator. Cost: $8.00/ person. a day of fun and networking. Cost $125 per golfer or $400 Call 613-283- 6311 to reserve your spot or email for a team of four (includes golf, cart, and dinner) or $55 heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca. for dinner only. All proceeds go to support business in Smiths Falls and surrounding areas. Visit www.smithsfallschamber.ca or call 613-283- 1334

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If you’re looking to have some summer fun in Perth, and you’re fond of the outdoors, then look no further than Perth Outfitters. Tucked away on the shore of the Tay Canal in Perth, on Craig Street (Highway 43), Perth Outfitters has seven acres of waterfront property and lots going on. Owners are the husband and wife outdoor specialists - Jeannie Brummitt and Ian Pearson, who say with good-natured grins that they’ve “created a monster” over the past three years. “It’s absolutely wonderful,” Jeanie says, as they take a break to speak with The Perth Courier on Thursday, Aug. 4. It’s not so busy at this time, they say, but that could change in a heartbeat… and it does. A plethora of visitors wander from the gravel parking lot that is soon filled, to the newly-built log cabin used as the main hub. They’re here to rent or buy a stand-up paddleboard (SUP), a kayak or canoe, or play a round of mini-golf. The owners are “having a blast,” as their tagline boasts. “We want to provide a place for outdoor activity for everybody,” Ian says. “All walks of life and all means and abilities. We don’t want anyone to feel left out. We want to be generous and flexible to the public. To that end, Perth Outfitters supports many community and non-profit organizations such as YAK (Youth Action Kommittee) and The Table (Community Food Centre).”

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Owners of Perth Outfitters, Jeannie Brummitt and Ian Pearson, along with staffer Hilary Ireton, have some fun during a busy Thursday afternoon. There is a lot to do and even more to come as there are some cool plans for expansion for this Perth business. Ian encourages people to throw their phones away (probably not in the Tay – that could be a bad thing) or hide the watch “and experience Perth and all it has to offer. We want people to come have a blast.” Pearson says they have done extensive research on the crafts in their fleet, and all boats are Canadian made. “We travelled to Kelowna, B.C., and drove back, hitting all the outfitter hot spots,” gathering information

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on what works and what doesn’t work. They also travelled to the southern states to play hundreds of holes of mini-golf and visit artificial turf manufacturers. “We do a lot of extensive research,” Jeanie adds. They say they didn’t just jump into a crazy plan. Ian is a business major, and Jeanie is a registered nurse. Both in their 50s, they decided to retire from their hectic

lives and take a new path to owning their own business. “Perth spoke to us,” she says. “It’s beautiful here, and Ian used to live here so when we found a piece of property and… well, here we are.” The property is a formerly owned by the Livingston family, who had it for generations. There were cabins on site in the 1960s, which were used for fishing primarily – most of the clients were American.

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“The first time we saw the property was on snowshoes,” Ian says. “It was 1989, ’90, ’91, when I was living here and I thought it was swamp. I discovered an old hay field.” In their business plan, Jeanie says they want to expand the current 10hole mini-golf course to an 18-hole course over the winter. With a background in premium golf course development, Ian says no stone was left unturned when it came to developing his own, albeit, a smaller course. “I wanted it to play like a professional course, and it does,” he says. “We wanted to incorporate the area, and there are some natural hazards… it’s got a nautical theme,” Jeanie adds. The top-of-the-line blue turf also plays into the fact that it’s sitting on the water’s edge. Soon, there will be a replica of a Rideau Canal lock, as Ian has had a big cement tank built. Plans are to have water running through it. There is a boat sunk into the course and anyone who gets a hole-in-one can sign their name on it. Everything on site is environmentally friendly, and people-powered, including the pedal carts and kickbikes, shipped in from Germany and Finland respectively – which you can also purchase. “We believe adults should be able to have fun, too,” said Hilary Ireton, who is a summer student Is in her third year at the University of Windsor, in Honours Psychology. She says she “lucked out” working at Perth Outfitters for the summer. “I love it here. The people – not just the customers but Ian and Jeanie are great to work for.” See OUTFITTERS page P7

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The community is asking a lot of questions, the mayor said until he gets the official report from Needham, it’s just speculation as to what has happened. “I know police are still looking for information; they still have their assets down at the campground,” Fenik said. “The Town of Perth will help support the investigation anyway we can,” he said, including information on campers, past campers, the number of people in the park. “If they need check-in/check-out dates… anything at all we can help them with we will.” Fenik said he’ll be much more comfortable when the facts of the situation are out there, in terms of what charges will be laid, who the accused is, and circumstances around the incident. The mayor is in constant communication with the inspector as of the status of the case. “To all involved, these things are tragic and bring sadness to those who are touched by it and we are keeping them in our prayers.” An autopsy is scheduled for today to discover the cause of death. Last murder in Perth It was in January of 1996 when Donna Barr, 43, mother of three, and a friend, Scott Young were shot to death by Donna’s exhusband, Kenneth H. Barr, who subsequently killed himself. There is a memorial tribute garden in their honour at the Lanark County offices. Reports state that Donna suffered years of spousal abuse at the hands of her husband. Donna was a social worker for the county, and Young, a worker at the Children’s Aid Society.

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Police are looking for more information regarding the murder of a man in Last Duel Park on Sunday morning. Above is the crime scene taped off; to the left, police parked on scene discuss the case. Inset (above) is a memorial garden plaque dedicated to the last two people murdered in Perth, Donna Barr and Steve Young.

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Municipal Connection www.perth.ca Town of Perth Transportation Master Plan Study Notice of Public Information Centre #2

2016 CIP FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES: The Town of Perth is pleased to offer another round of funding incentives for 2016 made possible by the Town’s Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The sixth intake deadline for applications is Friday, August 26th at 4:00pm. Applications are welcomed and encouraged for the Façade and Signage Improvement Grant Program, the Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Loan Program and the Tax Increment Rebate Program. These programs stimulate new development and support re-investment in property improvements in the designated CIP area of town, under the Community Improvement Plan, which allows the municipality to provide these funding incentives. The Façade and Signage Improvement Program offers property owners a one-third capital grant (to a maximum of $5,000) to undertake façade improvements such as a new coat of paint, repointing stone or brickwork, landscape features and physical improvements that will improve accessibility for clients and customers. The Building Code Compliance and Energy Retrofit Program provides an opportunity for property owners in the CIP area to obtain an interest-free loan from the Town equal to 50% of the average construction cost to a maximum of $20,000 per unit for works related to Ontario Building Code upgrades or for works related to energy efficiency improvements, as well as improvements made under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Tax Increment Rebate Program provides a rebate to eligible applicants whose municipal property tax has increased as a result of development or redevelopment for a period of 5 years. How to Apply? Applications and guides are available for download at www.pertheconomicdevelopment.ca, or you can contact Christine Chu at the Town of Perth at 613-267-3311, ext. 2240 or by email at ecdev@perth.ca.

The Town of Perth has initiated a Transportation Master Plan to evaluate traffic management strategies, transportation corridors and trails and functional routes for all forms of transportation during the next 20 year planning period. The Master Plan will address operation design, planning and policy issues within the context of transportation and land use planning. We want to hear from you! Join us at the second and final Public Information Centre (PIC) for information regarding proposed alternative solutions, progress to date and to give comments and feedback on project recommendations Date: Time: Location:

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The Master Plan is being built upon the last comprehensive Traffic and Transportation Planning Study completed in 1991. It will consider the emergence of active transportation considerations as described in the Town’s Official Plan, and will include multi-modal transportation, including local and commuter auto, emergency service vehicles, linkage to bus and rail, and active modes including walking and cycling. The proposed Master Plan will be fully integrated with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Process satisfying the requirement of Phase 1 (Need and Justification) and Phase 2 (Alternative Solutions) of the EA process. The Comprehensive Transportation Plan will provide the context for implementation of specific transportation infrastructure projects and transportation management initiatives. It will allow the WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE POOL Town to assess the problems and opportunities for addressing long term transportation needs, evaluate Registration for Fall Lessons a range of alternative solutions and select the preferred strategies. Beginning on August 15, 2016 Drop into the pool at or download the form from our website If you require additional information related to the study or wish to give input, please contact: at www.perthparksandrecreation.ca

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SIGN THE HOMECOMING GUEST BOOK! Did you know there is a guest book from Homecoming Weekend? It was a long-standing tradition in Perth for the residents and visitors to sign a guest book to showcase who was around for Homecoming Weekend. With that, we’d like to instead highlight the entire year of celebrations, and part of that includes signing the guest book. It’s currently located at the Visitor Information Centre at the Matheson House/Perth Museum at 11 Gore St. E. in Perth. They’re open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please come by and sign your name in the guest book. It will be a great memento from the 200th year!

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Information related to this Transportation Master Plan study will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection and Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments received will become part of the public record. Connected to Your Community - P3 - Thursday, August 11, 2016

Eastern Ontario hospitals receiving $3.4 million for repairs, upgrades PSFDH to receive $1.4 million

Ontario is providing $175 million in 2016–17 to hospitals across the province — an increase of $50 million over last year’s funding — to keep them in a state of good repair so patients can continue to receive high-quality care in a safe and healthy environment. Five Eastern Ontario hospitals will receive more than $3.4 million this year through the Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund (HIRF). These investments include: * Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital will receive $1,408,588; * Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital will receive $1,042,340; * Kemptville District Hospital will receive $416,737; * Brockville General Hospital will receive $312,259; * Lennox and Addington County General Hospital will receive $238,673. “With this important funding, our government is working to ensure that we are building a health care system across Ontario that delivers faster access to services and a sustainable system that will be there for the people in Eastern Ontario in the future,” said Jeff Leal, MPP for Peterborough. “Making these necessary investments in our hospitals is part of our commitment to put patients first by ensuring that they get the high-quality health care they need — when they need it.” The government increased funding for hospital renewal from $56 million in 2013/14 to $125 million in each of the following two years. This year, the province will provide an additional $50 million in funding to help address the critical need for hospital repairs across the province. This is part of a total investment of $51.8 billion in health care — a two per cent increase over last year. “We very much appreciate these provincial investments in maintaining hospital infrastructure. These funds will improve health services for patients in small and large communities across the Champlain region,” says Cal Martell, Acting CEO for the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN). “Investing in much-needed hospital renovations will enhance access to services and patient safety while maintaining the sustainability of hospital infrastructure for the people we serve.” Across Ontario, 135 hospitals will receive HIRF funding to support crucial infrastructure projects to extend the useful life or improve the quality of their facilities. Projects may include upgrades or replacements to roofs, windows, HVAC systems, fire alarms and back-up generators.

Ontario also plans to invest $12 billion over 10 years in capital grants to hospitals to build modern infrastructure. Increased investment in health care is part of the government’s plan to build a better Ontario through its Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care. This plan provides patients with faster access to the right care, better home and community care, the information they need to live healthy and a health care system that is sustainable for generations to come. QUICK FACTS * HIRF allocations are determined using evidence to support proportional renewal needs across Ontario, and to address emerging needs and exceptional circumstances. * Ontario’s health care budget has increased from $47.6 billion in 2012–2013 to a total of $51.8 billion in 2016–17. * From 2010 to 2014, the number of physicians in Toronto increased from 7,684 to 8,398 — a 9 per cent increase. * In the same period, the number of nurses in Toronto increased from 29,318 to 33,459 — a 14 per cent increase — and the number of nurses within the Toronto Central Local Health Integration Network increased from 19,977 to 22,770 — also a 14 per cent increase. Source: The office of Jeff Leal, MPP Peterborough

A Tribute to Canada, eh? In August of the past three years, Perth Manor has presented a musical evening featuring food and music from some of the world’s greatest culinary and musical centres, and Aug. 18 will be no different. Of note, in the past the manor has brought the sounds of Paris, Broadway, and New Orleans to Perth. This year, in preparation for Canada’s upcoming 150th birthday, Perth Manor is proud to present A Tribute to Canada, eh? The evening showcases the outstanding talents of our featured musical guest, award winning fiddler, step-dancer, and singer, Kelli Trottier. Starting at 6 p.m., guests will be welcomed with hors d’oeuvres on the terrace overlooking the gardens, and as the evening unfolds, a sit-down dinner of an additional six courses will be served in the beautiful Tapestry dining room at Perth Manor Boutique Hotel. Each course will feature a classic Canadian flavour and by the end, guests will have experienced dishes from coast-to-coast-to-coast all prepared by Perth Manor owner, Gordon Craig. The menu will include: lobster salad in Balderson cheddar cups, smoked rainbow trout mousse, poutine with duck confit, bison steak, Artic char and a quartet of traditional Canadian sweets, to name just a few! Between each course, guests will be treated to the music of Trottier, who has toured all over Canada, North America and beyond with the sensational Bowfire entourage as one of their select virtuoso fiddlers. As well as being nominated three times for fiddle player of the year by the Canadian Country Music Asso-

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Fiddler and step-dancer Kelli Trottier, left, will perform at Perth Manor on Aug. 18 at 6 p.m. ciation, Trottier has been inducted in to the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame and the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame. This spring, Kelli was instrumental in having a National Fiddling Day Bill passed in the House of Commons and composed music to commemorate the occasion

bringing all Canadian fiddlers together in celebration! Dinner and the show are $95 plus HST and advance reservations are required. Seating is limited and there are only a few spots left! To reserve, call 613-264-0050 extension 2. Submitted by the Perth Manor

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Garlic festival returns for stinky fun

THE TOWNSHIP OF LANARK HIGHLANDS

Desmond Devoy

desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Something stinks in this town. And culinary types and farmers are so happy about it, they’ve got tears in their eyes. The 19th Perth Garlic Festival, sponsored by the Perth Lions Club, will be held this Saturday, Aug. 13 and Sunday, Aug. 14 at the Perth fairgrounds. There will be an anticipated 70-plus garlic, food and artisanal vendors. Admission is $5, children 12 and under are admitted free. There will be several shows on the grounds during the festival: • The Birds of Prey Show, at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., featuring at least five birds of prey, at the commerce building. • Live music by Andre Bisson, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring a rhythm and blues experience. • Garlic braiding by Al Cowan of the Ontario Garlic Growers Association. • Free face painting courtesy of YAK volunteers. • Beer tent on premises, open from noon to 5 p.m. (4 p.m. on Sunday) There will be a silent auction, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will be cooking demonstrations both days too, as follows: Saturday • Golden Arrow Pub (Perth) Chef Dimitrios Kotsovlos, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • East Meets West (Perth) and Chuckles Jack (Smiths Falls) Chef Ram Mogandas, 1 to 2 p.m. • Mrs. McGarrigle’s Fine Mustard/Fine Food (Merrickville) Chef Janet Campbell, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. • Garlic bread tasting, 4 p.m. • Wine, beer, liquor tasting from noon to 4 p.m., courtesy Harwood Estate Vineyard, Perth Brewing Company, and Top Shelf Craft Distillers. Sunday • Maximilian Dining Lounge (Perth) Chef Kevin Van

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Hilary says she enjoys it when customers return. “To see first-time paddlers come back is great,” she says. “I love to see them having fun and this is a great, happy environment.” Summer camp has become a popular activity for kids up to age 12. For a week at a time, 14 youth hang out on a daily basis, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to dusk. They have lots of fun opportunities on the water, even locking through the Rideau Canal in a canoe or kayak at Beveridges Lock, just downstream. “I’ve seen kids shy to come to camp,” says Jeanie. “But when it comes time to go home at the end of the week, they’re crying… they don’t want to go.” Jeanie says it’s “really cool to have 14 kids every week and they develop a love of paddling and the outdoors that will last them a lifetime.” Already their summer camp is booked solid for the rest of the season. There is also SUP yoga happening on the Tay Monday and Wednesday evenings, and for those wishing to rent a canoe, kayak or SUP can do so and then take it with them. “They can take them to their cottage, or wherever they want,” Ian says about moving the rental boats off site. Another fun addition this winter will be an outdoor skating trail that will be one kilometer in length and will meander through the grounds. “We’re excited to offer something here in the winter for people to do, and hopefully we’ll have the log cabin chinking done this fall and install a wood stove,” Ian says. “We think people will love it! No matter what your idea of outdoor fun may be, drop by Perth Outfitters and have a blast. More information can be found on Facebook or on their website at http://perthoutfitters.com. Customers from 30 different countries did last year.

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Perth Garlic Festival is on tap this weekend in Perth.

Dusen, noon to 1 p.m. • The Cove Country Inn (Westport) Chef Elizabeth Edwards, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. • Garlic bread tasting, 3 p.m. • Wine, beer, liquor tasting from noon to 3 p.m., courtesy Harwood Estate Vineyard, Perth Brewing Company, and Top Shelf Craft Distillers.

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This means: · No campfires – not even in campgrounds · No open air burning · No incinerator burning · No fireworks, Chinese lanterns or chimnea · No permits being issued

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Area churches invite you to worship with them this week

SALE OF SURPLUS EQUIPMENT

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

The Corporation of the Township of Lanark Highlands is accepting sealed bids for the following machinery no longer in use at theTownship.

Drummond & North Street – Perth Organist: Ann Savage Minister: Rev. Sean Kim (M. Div.)

Worship Service:

Sundays 10:00 a.m. Nursery available. Please check the website www.pccweb.ca/standrewsperth • 613-267-2481 Office Tues 2:30-4:30 p.m.; Wed-Fri: 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. • Handicap Access via Foster Street • Audio system

All are welcome at

St. Paul’s United Church Community of Faith

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Sunday August 14th, 2016 – 10 a.m. 25 Gore Street West, Perth 613-267-2973 www.stpauls-uc-perth.org

Sealed Bid

• 1974 Rock Truck • 1985 Rock Truck • 1993 Plow Truck • 1988 Water Truck • 1998 Dodge Pick-up Additional details and copies of the bid form may be picked up at the Township of Lanark Highlands Municipal Office and may also be found on theTownship’s website. Deadline for submission of the proposals is 2:00 PM August 25th, 2016. Bids will be opened at 2:15 PM August 25th, 2016. TheTownship of Lanark Highlands reserves the right to reject any or all bids at its sole discretion. For further information contact: Township of Lanark Highlands Tom McCarthy 75 George Street, Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 T: 613-259-2398 ext.239 • F: 613-259-2291 E: tmccarthy@lanarkhighlands.ca www.lanarkhighlands.ca Note: Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the CAO/Clerk at the address indicated above.

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The art of unplugging

’m not very good at unplugging. In fact, since I have given my smartphone a name (George), it’s safe to say I am addicted to my little technology buddy. I’d love for you to believe it’s because I usually work by myself and using George allows me to connect with people in the same chatty way others gather in lunch rooms or around water coolers, but probably I am just addicted. It’s a magical, cheery little gadget and I am mostly glad it was invented. I do have mixed feelings about using George when I am on vacation – as I was for the last two weeks. See, since I’m a one-person show for some of the jobs I have, it’s always a bit disconcerting to completely unplug. I fret. I have found that I would rather be aware of the messages coming in and deal with anything urgent than to worry about what I might be missing. Over the years I have gotten much better at ignoring the non-urgent things while on vacation. On the other hand, there is something to be said for completely unplugging. Ignorance is bliss. (At least in the short term.) Nearing the limit of one’s data plan is a handy way to unplug. For almost two weeks the family and I were at a cottage in the boonies with sketchy cell reception and no wifi (which was mostly awesome). Since I was getting close to using up my data plan, that meant I had to be careful. No endlessly cruising social media or uploading multiple photos of my toes relaxing in various places. No Google searches of anything that comes to mind (e.g. What does a Great Horned Owl sound like?). So I texted a few friends, took tonnes of photos and answered only a handful of emails. I let my vacation response message do most of the talking. It was nice. Last year we were on the road during our holiday, staying in three different places for a couple of days each. Right at the beginning, all heck broke loose on an online work-related matter and I found myself almost maxxed out on my data plan (seems to be a holiday thing) and seeking out free wifi at hotels and coffee shops all week long. That was no fun. This year all heck didn’t break loose (phew) and we were

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in town a few times to do laundry and errands, which allowed me to check things and post a few photos online. (Mostly sunsets…hardly any toes.) But I didn’t loiter on social media too much. I perused Twitter for a few minutes and felt immediately annoyed – and a little confused. Where, for example, is the line between satire and the things Donald Trump really says? I follow a bunch of newsfeeds on Twitter and Facebook, and when I am unplugged (or somewhat unplugged since, clearly, I have issues), it reminds me that there are a lot of happy people out there who are blissfully unaware of things. I have yet to truly decide whether that is a bad thing or not. When I was a reporter a kabillion (or 16) years ago, I used to marvel at the number of people who had no idea of what was going on around them. I admit, I found it a bit frustrating, but that was probably because it was my job to try to keep people informed. Consequently, if they didn’t know, then it was very likely a personal failure of mine. (Obviously I should have gone to their homes and read the newspaper to them.) Now, though, in this hyper socialmedia infused world of ours, I can completely understand that desire to disconnect. It’s really easy to get caught up in or stressed out by stuff that is happening – even when it is happening nowhere near you and probably won’t affect you. The world seems much smaller, and the negativity abounds. Arguably, it’s still important to be informed and I can’t imagine a time when I wouldn’t want to be – at least to a certain degree. After all, it’s important to know about food and safety recalls, changes in rules and laws, and when to head for the bunker or evacuate. (Note to self: You still need to build a bunker.) Nevertheless, unplugging (mostly) for a couple of weeks certainly felt pretty good. Maybe I’ll get even better at it with practice.

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A sunny squeeze Melanie Young of Mel’s Farm All Animal Rescue, gives Dale Horeczy, organizer of the Sunflower Festival and owner of Kricklewood Farm near Frankville, a squeeze Sunday during the event that raised $6,000 for the animals. Vendors, a tasting alley, barnyard tours and sunflowery goodness galore was in ample supply.

Listen to the water – you’ll be glad you did

was going to write about Donald Trump this week – but I’m realizing that life is too short, and precious, to waste my time on the likes of him. So, instead, come with me to the waterside. Back in Grade 1, circa 1985-86, I remember my teacher, Mrs. Broders, putting on an LP – yes, an LP – of the song “Listen to the Water” and, along with the rest of my class, acting out the actions: “Listen to the water/ Listen to the Water/Rolling down the river…” Well, it may sound a bit New Agey, but I’ve been listening to the water lately, and realizing that I always have been pulled towards it. But not just any old waters. For some reason, I’m drawn to wherever two bodies of water meet. I like to know where I am, and I can feel a life force when two

DESMOND DEVOY Des Says waters meet. In 2003, I was rehearsing my lines as Teddy in the Vanier College Studio Theatre’s production of Arsenic and Old Lace. Rather than finding some vacant lecture theatre or quiet corner at York University, I headed out to a bridge that spanned a small creek that flowed from Stong Pond, down the hill, into Black Creek nearby. I must have walked many miles, pacing back and forth across that bridge, script in hand, trying to memorize my lines for that night’s rehearsal. I must have gotten more than a few strange looks from students walking

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by as I’d race across the bridge shouting “Charge!” when I came to that line in the script (to the uninitiated, my character, believing himself to be President Theodore Roosevelt, was charging up the stairs of his New York home, imagining it to be San Juan Hill during the charge there on July 1, 1898, during the Spanish-American War.) The calmness of the rushing waters underneath my feet really centred me. Two years later, I found myself in Winnipeg. It was the summer my mother had had her stroke, and I was suffering a bit of caretaker’s burnout. I needed a break, and visited an old friend of mine in nearby Kenora, Ont., before doubling back for some alone time in the Manitoba capital.

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LPGA star Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls received a warm send-off at the Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club on Friday prior to her participation at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. See the story and more photos inside this week. everything is a little bit different but really good.â&#x20AC;? But while the LPGA Tour may take her to different locations around the world, she says her heart remains very much with her hometown. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Smiths Falls has always been very supportive of both my sister and I and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always nice toâ&#x20AC;Ś go back home and share everything with them.â&#x20AC;? She enters the Rio Games as the top female golfer in Canada and third-ranked in the world behind only Lydia Ko of New Zealand and Ariya

Jutanugarn of Thailand. Asked whether concerns over the Zika virus ever factored in her decision to participate in the Olympics, Henderson says she and sister Brittany, who has been by her side every step of the way this year as her caddie, are taking â&#x20AC;&#x153;every precautionâ&#x20AC;? while in Brazil. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely very concerning but at the same time you know playing in the Olympics is a big dream of ours and it looks like itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be pretty safe and pretty healthy as long as we stay

in the right places and like I said, take all the precautions we can, wear long clothing and try and stay out of the swamps.â&#x20AC;? While her results of late have not been as strong as earlier in the season, Henderson remains confident a medal is a real possibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yeah, I hope so,â&#x20AC;? she said. A big goal of mine was to get my world ranking down so that going into the Olympics it would look like I was a medal hopeful and I got it down to number three in the world which is re-

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Canada will beat its medal goal of 19 by at least four medals. That was the bold, brave prediction of former Paralympian Brandon Wagner, who played on the 2012 men’s basketball team in London, during his visit to Perth this past Sunday. Wagner was seated beside Genevieve Lacasse, who, as the goalie for the Canadian women’s ice hockey team at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, knows a thing or two about collecting the hardware – in fact, she had her gold medal displayed in front of her as she signed autographs with Wagner in the Canadian Tire parking lot on Highway 7 during the store’s Olympic party day on Aug. 7. “I guess 23 overall,” said Wagner, to which Lacasse swivelled and looked over at him and said, “The goal is 19.” “That’s my prediction,” said Wagner. Watching this past Friday’s opening ceremonies from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wagner said “it bring back really good memories,” of his time in Britain, and it reminded him of “how few people get to do it.” For himself, he was “grateful and thankful that I got to do it.” As a Winter Olympian, Lacasse said she only knows a few of the Summer Olympians, but she, like Wagner, was looking for familiar faces

amongst Team Canada as they walked into the stadium. (Wagner trains in the same gym as members of the beach volleyball team so he will be keeping an eye out for them.) Lacasse too has caught Olympic fever, having an event timer set on her phone. She was watching the women’s 4 x 100 freestyle relay swimming event the night before and she admits she was “jumping up and down, screaming in my living room, alone,” she said, as she saw the Canadian team take bronze. She is currently in training in Ottawa while Wagner is in training in Burlington, Ont., west of Toronto. Wagner has been watching judo, rugby, soccer, and table tennis. “It’s beautiful, now you can get it (on) streaming,” he said. “There’s not a bad sport,” joked Lacasse. Wagner took time out from the autograph table to show children the finer points of wheelchair basketball, explaining that the wheels are tilted on an angle to give the players “more stability and agility,” and that it is not unusual for players to have to get new tires on their chairs every five weeks or so. While regular basketball is played with dribbling done in front of the player, wheelchair basketball necessitates that the ball be dribbled to the side. But, “you get used to it,” said Wagner, before rolling onto the court for a series of games with families.

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134th ANNUAL MABERLY FAIR SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th, 2016 The Maberly Agriculture Society is hosting the 134th Annual Maberly Fair on Saturday, August 27th, 2016. This year’s theme is - “Our Heritage”. Join us with Master of Ceremonies, Dave White from the Lake 88.1 local radio station. Come and experience the parade, celebrity cake decorating challenge, poultry & livestock judging, petting farm, psychic readings, horse draw & pony pull, hall exhibits, zucchini races, Tai Chi demonstration, children’s games, adult games, entertainment & more! End the day with a wonderful meal at the Maberly Fall River Restaurant (across from the Fairgrounds). For more information call 613-268-2730, 613-279-1014 or visit: www.maberlyagsociety.ca

TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT TAKE NOTICE that Tay Valley Township has received a zoning by-law amendment application that was deemed to be complete by August 2, 2016 and TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Council Chambers located at 217 Harper Rd to consider the following item for proposed site-specific amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 02-121. Ferrier, Part Lot 8, Concession 10 Geographic Township of Bathurst The application applies to a 0.5 ha lot at 1913 Hilltop Road on Bennett Lake. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services (RLS) with exceptions to recognize the existing cottage at a water setback of 12.95m. The effect of the amendment is to allow an addition to the rear of the cottage at 16m from the lake. ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or make written or verbal representation either in support of or in opposition to the above item(s). In the event that you are unable to attend the meeting but wish to submit written comments, please ensure that your comments are delivered to the Clerk’s office prior to the day of the meeting. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Tay Valley Township before the by-law is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council for Tay Valley Township to the Ontario Municipal Board; and, may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so. The application above is not currently the subject of any other applications under the Planning Act. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION is available through the Planning Department during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, 613-267-5353. DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 11th day of August, 2016. Janie Laidlaw, Acting Clerk

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The Friends of the Tay Watershed Association held a Watershed Discovery Day at the Crystal Palace at the Crystal Palace on Saturday, Aug. 6, during the Perth Farmers’ Market. The day was held in part to recognize the 10th anniversary of the launch of the General Lake Management Planning Program for area watersheds, but also to recognize the environmental passion of two local students. From left, Carol Dillon presents Will Clow, of the Granite Ridge Education Centre in Sharbot Lake, with a bursary of $1,000 for his fish and wildlife technology studies at Sir Sanford Fleming College in Lindsay, Ont., while Emily Barr of St. John Catholic High School in Perth receives her bursary of $1,000 for her bachelor of science in environmental and physical geography at Nipissing University in North Bay, Ont., from Frank Roy. The bursaries were made possible by The Little Stream Bakery in Glen Tay, Tay Valley Township.

YAK is pleased to be hosting the Trillium Foundation – Youth Opportunity Fund workshop on Aug. 25. It is for any youth with ideas on how to make their community a better place. Please invite any youth you think would be interested in finding money for that great project they have been thinking of or working on! Executive director, Tanis Cowan says she’s aware it’s summer, and it’s OK if your whole group can’t come along. “Just send a representative or two and we’ll help you get the idea rolling,” she noted in an email. The information session will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at YAK Youth Services, 1 Sherbrooke St., E. in Perth. Snacks and food will be provided. Please register at ideaslablanark.eventbrite.ca or otf.ca/ events-calendar For more information please contact Shannon Hogan at YAK 613-264-8381 or yakstaff@gmail.com. Submitted by YAK

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Peace like a river ran through the county earlier this month. The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run ran its way through Lanark County, stopping at Camp Merrywood outside of Port Elmsley, Drummond/North Elmsley Township on the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 2, before continuing on to Maple Key Day Camp outside of Perth. The torch run seeks to “provide an experience for people to express what peace means to them…to give life to their hopes and dreams for a more peaceful world,” said organizer Salil Wilson, during the break at Camp Merrywood. The run has clocked more than 10,000 miles across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, since it began back in April in New York City. It will complete its run, back in the Big Apple, this Saturday, Aug. 13. The runners held rallies at both Camp Merrywood and Maple Key, where they reminded campers that “we celebrate that there is far more that unites us than divides us…(and that) the underlying thing that unites humanity (is peace).” The grassroots event has been run since 1987,

but Wilson stressed that “you don’t have to be an elite athlete. It’s not racing. It’s not speed,” he explained, noting that they clock, on average, about six to 10 miles per person, per day. “The rest of the day is filled with logistics.” Without their message of peace, “it’s just us running along a road.” With the headlines filled with stories of stunning violence and cruelty – priests being murdered as they say mass, terrorists driving trucks into crowds of innocent people, other terrorists attacking passengers on trains – there does not seem to be a lot of peace and love going around. But Wilson says that world peace is possible – within each of us. “World peace is something that they can participate in,” he said. “By simply being kind.” Kindness, he explained, is a “quality we all have. We choose whether to express it or not.” While it may be difficult to feel the love, so to speak, Wilson does not feel there is much choice. “Imagine if we stopped and said, ‘OK, let’s give up.’ That’s the worst thing we could do,” he said. Watching the political conventions from Cleveland and Philadelphia this past summer, with their chants amongst Democrats that “Love Trumps Hate,” while Republican presidential

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Hospital equipment fundraiser at Gallipeau Centre Sept. 17 Laurie Weir

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The Perth and Smith Falls District Hospital is eyeing up a new piece of medical equipment that will help detect early stages of cancer and other lifethreatening illnesses. Lise Smith, executive director of the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation has a tough job – coming up with unique ways to entice community donations to enable the hospital to purchase such costly equipment. The price tag on the HD endoscope tower is $71,000. “This piece of equipment does diagnostic treatment and surgical procedures,” Smith said. “The endoscope can examine specific organs or areas of the body to determine if it’s infected, damaged or cancerous. A sample of tissue may be taken for laboratory testing. This type of screening can assist in detecting cancer or disease early on.” This in turn can end in earlier treatment and a better outcome, Smith added. “This service is in partnership with Cancer Care Ontario – a shared group goal of improving early diagnostic screening for colon cancer. This piece of equipment allows the surgeon a better view of everything...and it’s in HD. It’s beneficial for the patient, as well as for the surgeon.” Fundraising It’s for key pieces of equipment like his HD endoscope tower that has the foundation looking at new fundraising opportunities. This is the second year for the Rise Above the Mud obstacle course race (OCR), which received rave reviews last year. This year’s event will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 at Siloki Centre, located at the Gallipeau Centre, just east of Smiths Falls off Highway 43. These popular obstacle course races are for those who enjoy the thrill of the physical challenge of a multitude of obstacles, both man-made and natural ones, with a focus on the mud… lots of mud. Because it was in its first year last summer, there needed to be some well-built structures and obstacles – that came at a cost of $12,000. Smith said they were able to get the obstacles built with the help of a new business in Carleton Place, New Leaf Construction. “Dan Levesque was able to give the committee a great deal” on building the obstacles. “He didn’t charge us for his

time, which was very valuable.” Another challenge was the bussing, due to limited parking on site at the former Siloki Centre location on the Poonamalie Road on Highway 15. There will be ample free parking this year and participants may be inclined to hang out following the event and offer feedback. “We had about 200 participants last year and we were very happy with how it all went, so we thought, yes, let’s do it again. We only raised about $4,500, because of the expenses,” Smith said. “This year our goal is to at least have 200 people and without the expenses, we should be able to raise $10,000 to $15,000.” For any shortfall of the $71,000 target, a fundraising campaign, which kicks off in September, will help with that. “Those who participate will definitely get their money’s worth,” Smith said of this year’s OCR. “We had some really positive feedback last year.” Some of that feedback included participants looking for more mud. “There will be mud, mud and more mud,” she said. “We thought we had a lot of mud last year, but apparently we didn’t have enough. Apparently, the majority of people who do these (obstacle course races) are the women; we had a couple women request more mud as they were leaving to get on the bus. We had lots – they were coming in covered in mud, but they wanted more mud!” Smith added there will be some surprises in store. “That is all I can say about that,” she said. OCR Competition Matt Volk, who is a huge eventer, is the race direction and creator of the new obstacles, Smith said. “He’s bringing the new challenges this year, with Richard’s help,” she said. There are 5km and 10km courses, and registration is $55 and $65 respectively. For youth 12 to 16, the cost is $25. Volk said he’s been checking out the course at the Gallipeau Centre and said that due to lack of rain, it’s pretty dry. “We’re sad because there are two swamps and they’re all dried up,” he said. “We’re hoping to get some rain.” Volk said they may have to bring in a water truck to help get their muddy areas ready on the course. Volk is a major participant in these OCR events. He helped

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Quinton Gill led the pack of racers from the starting line and likely right through the race. He was slated as the first man to come through the 10km course in just under an hour, during last year’s race. construct last year’s OCR at Siloki Centre, and then last winter’s race at the Gallipeau Centre. Just last year he participated in 55 races. His goal was to do 50. “I started racing in 2013. It is very time consuming,” he said of the OCR circuit. “I was gone every weekend. It takes a lot out of you – it’s very challenging. It would take me to Wednesday (after a weekend at an event) to get rested up, then I’d be gone again the following weekend.” With a young son, Mason, the single dad said he’s not participating in as many events this year. With the death of his mother this year, he said he took a step back from racing to spend more family time at the lake. Mason, who is eight, is also a participant in these OCR events, doing a 9km race last year with his father. “He trekked through it with Dad and he has a bit of a fear of heights,” Volk said. “He really likes it.” Fun for the whole family, Volk said OCR is the fastest growing sport in the world. “It’s very demanding,” he said. “But there is a sense of accomplishment when you complete a race. And you play hard – like when you were a kid, swinging on monkey bars, playing in mud. More and more people are getting into it.” Volk said that there are two types of OCR participants – those who enjoy the fun and personal challenge participate in the Mud Hero type races, and those who enjoy the more military based style of a Spartan run. “A lot of people get involved

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Tay Valley Settlers Day: Cultivating heritage at Lanark County Plowing Match On Saturday, Aug. 20, the eastern Ontario Township of Tay Valley will have a few less untilled fields. That’s because it will be hosting the 2016 Lanark County Plowing Match and Settlers Day. The annual plowing match will be a picture perfect backdrop to showcase the Township’s 200th anniversary celebrations. The tractors will be revving and the furrows will be unfolding from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the heritage Moodie-Cameron Farm located at 2677 Scotch Line/Highway 10 in Tay Valley, five minutes south of Perth. And best news of all… it’s free! With 200 years of strong rural traditions and culture, Tay Valley Township will be dovetailing a special Settlers Heritage Day with the annual plowing match as part of its 2016 signature celebratory events. Welcoming families, farmers, visitors and locals, the day will feature sheep shearing, antique displays, storytelling and a puppet show for the little ones, tractor pulls, First Nations drumming, music by the Bowes Brothers, local food and much more. Reeve Keith Kerr says, “With such strong rural roots here in Tay Valley, we felt that the Lanark County Plowing Match would be the perfect venue to host such a

celebration of heritage. Our wish is to share the natural beauty and pleasantness of our region with anyone who wants to experience an authentic rural tradition. As a thank you, we have made admission free so everyone can enjoy.” Local heritage farms boasting 100, 150 or 200 years of operation will be presented with commemorative “Legacy Farm” certificates honouring their contributions to the area’s development. Other displays and presentations will focus on the Township’s history and rural origins and will include an historical mapping project, genealogical displays, antique exhibits and heritage crafts, such as weaving. Families, with all their generations, are encouraged to come celebrate, with activities for the young and the young at heart. In the tradition of neighbourly visiting, a unique socializing tent will be available where folks and family can catch up on news and conversation or just relax in the shade. The annual Lanark County Plowing Match is organized by the Lanark County Plowmen’s association. Settlers’ Heritage Day is presented by the 200th Anniversary Working Group of Tay Valley Township. Submitted by the Township of Tay Valley Participants will be lining up to plow the perfect furrow at this year’s plowing match Aug. 20.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you know how to lay on the charm to get a job done, and you might need to work your magic this week. Some might scoff, but the end results will be positive. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your work ethic is recognized by superiors this week. Accept this well-earned praise, but keep working hard to maintain your reputation. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, while you may have one foot on the ground, your head seems to be up in the clouds. Make an effort to regain your focus so you can finish the tasks at hand. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Problem-solving does not interest you this week, Cancer. You just want things spelled out to you in black and white. If things become too complicated, ask for clarification. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, the pressure to make decisions is easing up, and you can finally relax and focus on entertaining things. Take some time to strengthen an Here’s How It Works: important relationship as well. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each Virgo, ideas in your head are developing so quickly that you can’t pin one row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric down. Your creativity is a feather in your cap, so make an effort to sort out clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! your ideas. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 33 - Thursday, August 11, 2016

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Decisions that seemed so easy to make just a few days ago now seem like uphill battles. Don’t sell yourself short, as you can handle the challenges ahead. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You have an ability to attract power and love, Scorpio. Make the most of this power and try to help others as much as possible. You will be glad for having done so. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, recent contributions on the job are finally getting you some special attention. Your efforts paint you as a team player, and others are taking notice. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a big decision has you mulling all of the potential outcomes. Take a few breaths and some extra time to reevaluate your priorities in the next few days. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, beauty is everywhere if you just look for it. Pay attention to the little details that can show you the potential of others. You may be surprised at what you find. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you are much more comfortable when surrounded by a close network of friends. Organize a get-together with your social circle. 0811

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October 1st, 1966 - October 1st, 2016 — 50 Years — Family and friends are invited to help us celebrate our parents Paul and Marion (Meehan) McGahey on the occasion of their 50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY An afternoon drop in is planned for Sunday, August 21st from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. 303 French Settlement Road, Kemptville Best Wishes Only Hosted with love by Jennifer, Joey and Christopher and their families

HAPPY 25TH ANNIVERSARY Beth and Derek Guthrie! August 3rd With love and appreciation from your family.

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August 4 HAPPY 65th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to June and Arthur Bourgeau Love from Dan and Kim and Lydia and Brian

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The family of Archie and June Ferguson Invite you to help celebrate their 50th WeddIng AnnIversAry On saturday, August 13th, 2:00 - 5:00 at The McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall Music by Old Habits followed by supper Best Wishes Only!

HAPPY 50th ANNIVERSARY August 13, 2016 Richard and Linda Greene With all of our love Mary Lynn and Rod Chris, Angie, Connor and Devyn

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Donald Scharf Celebrating his 80th Birthday at the Manotick Legion on August 14th from 2 to 5 pm. Come and celebrate with us.

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Dave and Dorothy Duncan Invite you to share in a celebration of their 60th Wedding Anniversary August 20, 2016, 7pm at the Almonte Civitan Hall. 500 Almonte Street Bring your dancing shoes! and Best Wishes Only Your presence is the best gift of all.

HAPPY 101st BIRTHDAY Florence Henry An Open House will be held on Saturday, August 13 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Lombard Manor, Lombardy Best Wishes Only!

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Happy 90th BirtHday Marie Mcrae Please join our family on Sunday August 21, 2016 at an Open House 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m To celebrate 90 years of Living and Laughing Bring a chair, sit back and reminisce at the home of Karen and Ed Nagle 663 Rutherford Side Road Perth, Ontario Call for directions 613-267-4336 Your presence is the only present required

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PALMER – Derek, Laura and big sister Amelia of Westport are pleased to announce the arrival of Olivia Ann Gray Palmer on May 17th, 2016, weighing 7 lbs. 10.5 oz. at Smiths Falls Hospital. Proud grandparents Graham and Debbie Bayliss and Bob and Dawn Palmer. Great grandfathers Gray Palmer and Donald Oakes all of Perth. Special thanks to Dr. Kerner, Dr. McGregor, Dr. Gutcher and all of the wonderful nursing staff for their exceptional care.

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LUCAS-broSSo Gail and Earl Lucas and Cheryl and Gerry Brosso are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Stephanie Lucas and Ryan Brosso. The wedding will take place October 15, 2016 at St. John’s Anglican Church, Smiths Falls. We wish you a lifetime of love, good health, happiness and many treasured memories.

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Thank you to friends and family for attending my 80th Birthday celebration and for all the thoughtful cards and well wishes. It was a wonderful afternoon spent with my favourite people. Special thanks to St James Women’s Council for your hardwork and special touches. All greatly appreciated. Sincerely Doris Blackburn

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Anne Stinson has fought the last battle in her long struggle with Multiple Myeloma. It is now time for me to express my deepest gratitude to all of the wonderful people who helped Anne along that very difficult journey...from Dr. Leigh Wahay and the entire staff of the North Lanark District Health Unit; the nurses and doctors in the emergency ward of the GWM Hospital in Perth to the nurses and staff in MDCU and in the 2nd floor palliative unit. To Anne’s dedicated and caring haematologists, oncologists and nurses in Module ‘L’, Module ‘A’, 5 West and M.D.C.U. at the Ottawa General Hospital (Smyth Rd.), my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Harold Atkins and his entire team for which I will never forget your genuine compassion for my dear Anne. Further complicating matters, I fell and fractured my pelvis at a very critical point in Anne’s long journey. Debilitated myself, it was left up to our kids to look after both Anne and myself....and look after us, they did. I cannot imagine how we could have managed without them over those last eight weeks of Anne’s life. I must thank all of our many good friends far and wide and our Glenview Crescent neighbours, for their generous donations of food and drink and Donnie and Brian for the copious numbers of coffee and cookies; to all those who sent cards and letters, made phone calls, texts and e-mails...they brought much comfort to us all. To special friend, Pat Deacon, who went above and beyond to be with Anne and offered her professional services to assist Terry of Blair & Son on the evening of her passing. Special thanks to George and Brent for fabricating Anne’s most unique and distinctive urn in hard maple. We were overwhelmed with the turnout at Anne’s visitation...certainly an expression of love and respect for Anne. Thank you all. Thank you Christine Lowson for your lovely words and direction in the funeral ceremony. The professional manner and kindness of Stewart Blair will not be forgotten...you accommodated our wishes graciously. On behalf of Maxine, Zoe, Kyle, Brett, Margie, Richie, Trisha, Pat and families, we are forever grateful for everyone’s kindness and generosity. Anne’s loving husband, Dick

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THANK YOU Chris (Chubb) McKibbin We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all you have done to ease the pain in the loss of our dear Chris. The donations to Cheo, flowers, cards, visits and phone calls are all so appreciated. To the many friends who arrived at the house with food, Chris’ wonderful friends who have commited to keeping the property mowed and for finishing the deck; he was blessed to have you in his life. To Julie and Kathy for preparing the family lunch, and to Jenny, Alison and Jennifer and all the other friends who organized and prepared the luncheon after the service and the men and ladies of St. James who gave their time to serve the lunch, a sincere thank you. You are an amazing group of friends. Thank you to Rev. Andrew Wilson for his words of comfort, John Warren for his reading, Phill Konopka for providing the music for the service and to Chris and Katy’s daughter’s Sarah and Lauren and their friend Pyper who bravely sang. Heartfelt remembrances were shared by Steven McKibbin, Sarah, Andrea Warren and Ruth LeBlanc. Chris’ service was a testament to his life and we thank all those who travelled from far and near. With Gratitude Katy, Sarah and Lauren and The McKibbin and Warren families

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The family of the late Bill Duncan wish to express our sincere appreciation to family, friends, co-workers and neighbours, for your kindness, support, phone calls, visits, flowers, donations, cards and gifts of food while he was in the hospital and following his death. Thank you to the doctors and nurses on the 2nd floor medical/surgical ward at the Smiths Falls site and on the 3rd floor at the Great War Memorial site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital for your care. A special thank you to Tena North for your care and friendship at home. Our appreciation to Rev. Karen Hincke for leading the funeral service and to Lynda Russell and the choir for providing the music. Thanks to the ladies of McDonald’s Corners and Elphin Presbyterian churches for providing lunch after the funeral. Thanks to Blair and Son Funeral Home staff for your care and guidance. Sincerely, Rita Duncan and family

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Bennett Ross M. Bennett

Passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at the age of 54. Loving father of Caleb (Allison) and Dustin (Shauna) Bennett. Cherished grandfather of Aiden Bennett and the late Paige Bennett. Ross will be sadly missed by his brothers Wayne (Louise) and Kerry (Donniece) Bennett and his niece Aleshia Bennett (Adam Kirby) as well as his great-nephew and niece Austin and Brittany Kirby. Ross was also predeceased by his parents Donald and Dorothy (McMullen) Bennett. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, August 5th, from 6 to 8 p.m. A private family service and interment at Hillcrest Cemetery will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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On behalf of the Sylvania Lodge Campers Association we would like to thank the following organizations for the prize donations for our Annual Kids Fishing Derby: Dairy Queen, Perth; Tim Horton’s, Hwy. 7, Perth; McDonalds Restaurant, Perth; Sylvania Lodge Giant Tiger, Perth; Hill General Store, McDonalds Corners.

Rob Adam, Donna Adam, Donna Hall, Mark Hall, Jim Orban, President & CEO UOHI Foundation, Kevin Carnrite

Golf With Heart! A Fundraiser for the Ottawa Heart Institute

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June 12, 2016 The first annual “Golf With Heart” tournament was hosted by Rob & Donna Adam, Kevin Carnrite and Mark and Donna Hall, to raise funds for the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. We are blessed to have this world renowned treatment & research facility within an hour of our home and we want to give back. We did that with a donation of $13,108! We are overwhelmed by the generosity of this community! Special thanks to the Blue Heron Golf Club. We appreciate the support you gave us to organize our first tournament. The weather did not cooperate and it was cold & windy, but 72 people “golfed with heart” and mittens! We thank our golfers and sponsors for the funds raised – and our family & friends for their support. Remember us next year as we hope to make this an annual fundraiser. Local business was a major player in this tournament, donating prizes and sponsoring holes. Our heartfelt thanks to the following: Accountapotamus Inc.; Allan & Partners; Albany International; B.B.D.& E.; Bells Machining, Welding & Hydraulics; Blackburn Plumbing; Blue Heron Golf Club; Burchell Glass Inc.; C.D.L.; Cameron Mechanical; Campbell Roofing; Cate Stephenson; Crains’ Construction Ltd.; David R. Bangs Fuels Ltd.; Don Drysdale; Don McAdoo Construction Ltd.; Downtown Pharmasave; Ennis General Carpetry Ltd.; Evergreen Concepts Inc.; Finnegan Insurance; Finnegan Insurance Brokers; Glen Tay Trucking ; Halls Masonry & Forming; Heritage Maple; Home Hardware Furnishing; J.P. Brankin & Sons Ltd.; Ken Burns Jewellers; Lanark County Springs; Lanark Landing; Mahon Pools; Mississippi River Power Corp.; Mostly Maple; Oakes Truck Center; Pat & Steve Davies; Perth Brewing; Perth Motor Sports; Perth Motors; Prodecal; R.K. Anderson Construction; R.T. Warwick Construction; Rideau Group Inc.; Rivington & Associates; Rivington Appraisers; Ryan Communications; Shandex Group - Perth Soap; Tim & Trecia Jones; Tim Wheeler; Trillium Gift of Life; Wilf Hall & Sons Ltd.; Willows Farms. Every day we silently thank our donor family for their overwhelming compassion. Please consider your personal choice regarding organ donation. Thank you. CLS469264_0811

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Samuel D.

Peacefully on July 25, 2016 with his girls by his side. Sadly missed by his devoted lady friend Kaye Best and his daughters Sherri Barr, Shelley Hamilton and Suzanne (Mark) Flynn. Fondly remembered by grandchildren Timothy, Lindsey, Riley, Alysha, Lucas, Samantha, James, great grandchildren and extended family. Brother of Stewart (Helen) Barr. Predeceased by wife Sylvia and Joyce, special son-in-law Mark, siblings Clayton, Hector, Harold, Gordon, Margarite and Keitha. Celebration was held on Sunday August 7, 2016 at the Perth Civitan Club. Visitation was held from 11-1 followed by service. Donations to the Burridge United Church and Perth Civitan Club would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Lyons Funeral Home, Westport. Online condolence available at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca

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Beverly Rose

Peacefully at the Perth Hospital surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 in her 61st year. Beloved wife of Brian. Loving mother of Troy (Krista) and Trevor (Angie). Dear grandmother of Makaela and James. Cherished sister of Delores, Wayne, Pat, Bill and Barb. Predeceased by her parents William and Rose Dixon. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Bev’s wishes cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation or service. As expressions of sympathy donation to Pancreatic Cancer Canada or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Broadview Nursing Centre in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Leo McManus. Much loved mother of Tamara (Joe Bowick), and Gregory (Lisa). Cherished grandmother of Ashley (Andy Griffith), Emily (Travis Seed), Danika Bowick, and Moira, Wyatt, Declan, Hunter, Issac and Alison McManus. Great-grandmother of Cohen, Ayla, Mayson, Marley and Callie. Friends were invited to join the family in Celebration of Aileen’s life at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 2:30PM until time of Memorial Service in the Chapel at 3:30PM. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County or the Broadview Nursing Centre would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Kenneth Lloyd Echlin

Ken passed away in hospital in Perth on Saturday August 6th, 2016 at the age of 80 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Linda (James) Echlin in 2006. Ken was the cherished father of Heather Echlin and dear brother of Doris (late Charlie) Rutherford and Carman (late Ellen) Echlin. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, Linda’s family and many good friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday August 9th, 2016 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 1:00 P.M. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance of Ken, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital or the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Breton Tasma (Tammy) Breton, R.N.

Passed away peacefully in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Friday July 29, 2016. Ina Ross of Pakenham at the age of 90 years. Wife of the late Thomas Wilmer “Bill” Ross. Beloved mother of Stephen (Gwenn) Ross and Keith (Sandy) Ross. Much loved grandmother of Matthew, Lorraine, Samantha and Sydney Ross. Ina is survived by her twin sister, Iva (late Ross) Campbell of White Lake and sister Blythe (late Lorne) Smith of Pakenham. Predeceased by sisters Beulah (late Gar) Bowers and Doris (late Ted) Pelton. Ina will be missed by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Ina was raised in the Shawville area and later moved to Pakenham. Ina was hardworking, dedicated and generous with her time and her many talents. To Ina, family and community were important and she remained closely connected to both throughout the years. She was an avid quilter and brought comfort to others by crafting quilts for Victoria’s Quilts Canada. She actively supported the St. Andrew’s United Church in Pakenham and the Johnston May Women’s Institute. A special thank you to Dr. Vilis, the Staff at the Arnprior Hospital and the Homecare Team for their excellent care of Ina. Visitations were at the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral Service was conducted Wednesday August 3, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Heather Kinkaid officiated. Interment Pakenham Union Cemetery. A luncheon followed in the St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, Pakenham. In memoriams to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

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aileen Emble (nee Palmer)

Dowdall, Saidee Florence (nee Gardiner) Peace has come at last for Saidee, December 2, 1931-August 8, 2016, as she has been reunited with her best friend Ken (March 4, 2010) and beloved grand-daughter Meghan Sara Parkhill (July 5, 1991). Mom and Dad were married August 7, 1954 and together they had 3 girls, Elaine (Brent Young) Nepean, Barb (Don Maitland), Jasper and Lianne (Jeff Parkhill) St. George, six grandchildren Erin (Brandon), Laura and Matt (Meagan) Maitland, Kendra, Reid and Jordan Parkhill and 3 great-grandchildren Bryce and Jack Burchill and Adilynn Maitland. Saidee will be loving remembered by her sister Thelma Dowdall and brothersin-law and sisters-in-law Pearl, Mac (Barb), Wayne (Jean), Carol Dowdall, Doris Craig and Lorena Gardiner. Predeceased by her brothers Francis (Katherine) and Ken (Vera), brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Anna (Art) Ferguson, Mel Dowdall, Bill (Deanne) Dowdall, Lois Robertson, Don Dowdall and Ernie Craig. Remembered by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. Special thanks to the staff at Waterside and the Carleton Place Hospital, for providing mom with excellent care and compassion. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday August 11, 2016, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Innisville. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St. James Anglican Church in Franktown would be appreciated by the family.

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March 14, 1928 – July 30, 2016 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dianne Mary Farrell at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday evening, July 30th, 2016. She was 88. Beloved wife of the late Leslie Farrell (October 12, 2014). Dearly loved mother of Kerry Farrell, Joanne Reid (Bruce) and Cleo Bradley (late Douglas). Cherished and proud “Grandma” of Jennifer Tysick (Richard), Mathew Thomson, Terri-Lynn Richer (John) and Chad Mulligan (Jessica) and “Great-Grandma” of Taylor Richer, Ryder Tysick, Masen Tysick and Keaton Tysick. Dear sister of Simone Bond (late Alan) and Lucille St. Amour (late Gaston). Predeceased by her parents: Napoleon “Paul” and Marie (nee Bastien) Cloutier as well as siblings: Roland (June), Gertrude McMahon (late Tom) and Raymond (Madeleine). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. The Farrell family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Thursday morning, August 4th at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Dianne, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Hospital “Partners in Caring” Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Tammy passed away peacefully in hospital, Kingston surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at the age of 60. Beloved wife and best friend of Mark Breton. Loved daughter of Beatrice and the late Gordon Frizell. Loved mother of Brent, Brooke (Hamid Roman) and Laura Burns (Devesh Gupta) and loved step-mother of Eric Breton (Katrina Wenzel), Dana Breton (William Elliott) and Liane Breton (Travis Cullen). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Hera, Hannah, Oliver, Kyla, Riley, Zoey and Jayla. Dear sister of Lindy Allen (Brian), Sandy Frizell and Rob Frizell (Jennifer). Sadly missed by numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and friends. Tammy was a Registered Nurse at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital with 30 plus years of service most recently in the ICU department in Perth. In her spare time she loved scrapbooking, sewing and doing motorcycling tours with Mark all across Canada and the USA. She was obsessed with her dogs the Dobermans, Lab (“Max”) and Olde English Bull Dog to name a few. Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren, family and friends. Tammy was diagnosed with A.L.S. over 12 years ago and fought the disease with courage and conviction right to the end. She will be sadly missed but forever loved by her family, friends and co-workers. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Monday, August 8, 2016 from 1 to 3 p.m. Service followed in the Chapel at 3 p.m. In memory of Tammy, donations to the A.L.S. Society would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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CASEY, EriC J. (LifELong fArmEr, fitzroY HArbour)

Peacefully at Granite Ridge, Stittsville on Saturday afternoon, August 6th, 2016. Eric Joseph Casey of Fitzroy Harbour passed away following a brief illness. Beloved companion of Johanna Telgen. Loved father of Laurie and Tracey Telgen. Dear brother of Doris “Peggy” Sbrozzi (late George) and uncle of Ely Sbrozzi (Sunday). Predeceased by his parents: Simon and Isabel (nee Dolan) Casey as well as 2 brothers: Andrew and infant Joseph. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Eric, please consider a donation to your favorite charity. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Nolan Patricia Ann Nolan

Patricia passed away unexpectedly in the Perth hospital on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016. She was the adored daughter of Eunice Aitkens. Patricia was the cherished and loved mother of Wendy (Ron) Leblond, Crystal (Mike Poirier) Nolan and Tracy (Barry) Hayter and grandmother of Tylor and Dylan Hart, Trevor, Lauren and Megan MacCormack and Jeffery Hayter. She was the very proud and happy greatgrandmother of Brayden Hart. Patricia will be sadly missed by her siblings Marilyn (Jeff) Hill, Linda (Les) Spooner, Kenny (Maggie) Hill, Steven (Julie) Hill, Nancy (Ed) McLean and all her relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her father Ernest Hill, step-father Archie Aitkens, sister Sandra Hill and brothers Alfred and Allan Hill. Patricia was devoted to her family, her love of horses and wildlife and she was widely respected for her work and dedication at the Perth Hospital and Healey Transportation. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, August 8th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A gathering and sharing of memories was held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance of Patricia, contributions to the Therapeutic Riding Association or the Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Ann Lynn (nee Bayes)

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls District Hospital with her family by her side on Saturday, August 6, 2016 in her 56th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Ross Carkner. Loving mother of Mark and Megan. Cherished daughter of William and the late Lorna Bayes. Dear sister of Bruce Bayes (the late Nancy) and Mary Bayes-Turner (Ted). Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, family and friends. The family wishes to thank the nurses, doctors and staff at both the Smiths Falls District Hospital and the Kingston General Hospital (Neurology Department) for their dedicated compassionate care. Friends were invited to visit with the family at Lannin Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 10:30AM until time of Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12:30PM. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Easton’s Corners United Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Brenda Eileen (Martin) Garrett

Brenda passed away peacefully at her home in Perth surrounded by her loving family on Monday, August 1st, 2016 at the age of 93 years. She was predeceased in April 2015 by her beloved husband of 60 years Roscoe Lyle Garrett. Brenda was the loved and respected mother of Marion (late Jim) Clark and Peter (Marg) Garrett and proud grandmother of Travis Clark (Melinda Gamble), Olivia and Garrett, Dayna Clark (Jonny Blair), Kaley Clark (Benji Herns) and James, Jeremy (Susan) Garrett, Jamie Wilkinson (Natasha Blackburn), Marcus, Ryanna and Nevaeh, Krista (Chris) Craig, Alicia and Austin and Chris Flieler (Vanessa Pinder-Moss). She was the loved aunt of Anne Garrett (Pete Jarvis), Jane (Ian) MacFarlane, Brian (Mel) Martin and Susie (Dave) Batchelor. She was predeceased by her brother Leonard Martin and sisters-in-law Mickey Martin and Billie Hodgson. Brenda will be sadly missed by her brother-in-law Virgil (Beryl) Garrett and her many relatives and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., Perth on Friday, August 12th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 13th, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in St. Paul’s United Church, Perth. Interment Zealand Cemetery. In remembrance of Brenda, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Sharbot Lake United Church would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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William “Bill” Paul

“Retired owner of Bill’s Upholstery” Bill passed away suddenly while enjoying time with his family at Bennett Lake on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at the age of 76 years. He was the beloved husband of Norma Paul and cherished father of Kevin (Connie) Paul, Wendy (Rob) Vandusen, Patti (Tony) Scott, Julie (Kenny) Paul and the late Donnie Walker. Bill was the adored grandfather of Justin, Dustin, Nathan, Bronzon, Ryan, Jean, Shaylee, AmyLynn and Kendra and great-grandfather of Xavier. He will be sadly missed by his brother Archie Paul and sister Gail Armour. Bill was predeceased by his parents Bill and Jean Paul and his brother Phillip Paul. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held privately for the family at a later date. In remembrance of Bill, contributions to the Special Olympics or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Cora Arvilla (nee Mercier)

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Cora Bryan on Friday August 5, 2016 in Merrickville, ON. Cora was in her 88th year and had lived in the Frankville area most of her life. Cora was a proud and loving mother to Harold (Glenda), Paul (Eileen), Gary (Jackie) and Kent (Pam). She was the adored grandmother of: Matt (Amanda), Erika (Rob), Luc (Michele), Rachel (Ray) and Kurtis. She was the cherished ‘great-grandma Cora” to: Nate, Grady, Carson, Piper, Barrett, Mya, Jasmine and Evan. Cora is survived by her sister Opal Miller and was predeceased by her siblings: Cecil, Harold, Ed, Allan, Gerald, Bill, Don and Myrtle and also by her parents Ida and Vincent Mercier. Cora will also be missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends. Family and friends paid their respects at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street East, Brockville on Tuesday, August 9. The Funeral Service was in the Chapel on Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. In memory of Cora, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, CHEO or the charity of your choice would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Messages of condolence may be made online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com

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After 20 years of courageously living with ALS, Clark lost his battle peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 20, 2016 in his 69th year. Husband of Judy Lavender (nee Miskelly). Loving brother of Deborah Lavender (Peter Callaghan) and Everett Lavender (Sheila Duggan). Dear brotherin-law of Robert Miskelly (Dawn), Sandra Burson (the late Mike) and Lynn Miskelly. Cherished uncle of Kate (Niall), Patrick (Alanna), Emma (Michael), Kelly, Mark, Nicole (Todd) and Brenna (Dan). Special friend of Nancy Brady. Predeceased by his parents Gordon and Vivian Lavender. Sadly missed by his furry friends Bernie and Caleidgh. Fondly remembered by his many great-nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. The family wishes to specially thank Tracy Wilson, Nancy Brady, Wendy Baker, Alison Kaczan, Susan Patterson, Jennifer Jelly, Alexandra McDougall and Lorrie DeSalvo as well as past nursing staff for their many years of dedicated compassionate care. The family also thanks Dr. Graeme Hendry and Malcolm McIntosh.Friends are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Clark’s life at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 95, Smiths Falls, on Sunday, August 14, 2016 from 2-4 pm. As expressions of sympathy, donations to L.A.W.S. would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences are available at www.lannin.ca.

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Truelove Willis David Truelove

Willis passed away in Perth, on Sunday July 31st, 2016 in his 90th year. He was predeceased by his parents William “Will” and Margaret “Maggie” (Camelon) Truelove and by his brother Arnold “Arnie”. Willis is survived by his sister-in-law Almeta. He will be sadly missed by his nephew Terry (Michelle) Truelove and cousins Carol Ann (Morris) Smyth, John (Donna) Keays and Donna (Les) Hockey. Willis attended school at Brooke and church at St. Stephen’s Anglican. Upon the death of his father in 1956 he took over the family farm and the care of his mother. He remained on the farm until 2009 when he moved to Rideau Ferry Country Home. Willis was happy and got his wish to spend his final days there. Special thanks are extended to Dr. R. McLean and the compassionate staff at Rideau Ferry Country Home. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel at 3:30 P.M. Interment St. Stephen’s Anglican Cemetery, Brooke. In remembrance of Willis, contributions to St. Stephen’s Anglican Church or to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

TENBULT Bertha (Adams)

After a lengthy illness and surrounded by family, Bertha passed away peacefully on August 3, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Bertha was the beloved wife of the late Herman Tenbult for 56 years. Cherished mother of Anny (James Somers), John (Karen Whiteman), and Irene (Kim Weedmark), loved Oma of Stacey (Marty Derks), Mark (Amanda Hoffman), Amy (Jaime Buist), Scott (Jennifer Westendorp) and Will Weedmark. Also beloved “SuperOma” of Hendrick, Herman and Charlotte. Dear sister of Martha, Jo, Emilie, Jan, Trees, Toon, Bert and their spouses, sister-in-law of Theo, Riek, Ciska, Annie, Gerrit, Frans, and their spouses all of the Netherlands. Predeceased by her parents Jan and Elisabeth Adams (van Limpt), sonin-law Mike Carriere, sisters Leen, Marie, Roos, brother Wim, sister-in-law Dinie, brothers-in-law Bernard, Jan, Henk and their spouses. Bertha will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends were invited to visit at the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 805 Prescott St., Kemptville, Ontario on Sunday August 7, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A Funeral mass was celebrated on Monday August 8, 2016 at 11 am at Holy Cross Church, 505 Clothier St. W., Kemptville, Ontario. Interment followed at Holy Cross cemetery. Donations to the Beth Donovan Hospice, Kemptville, Kemptville District Hospital or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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Doherty Geoffrey Doherty

Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at the age of 92. Beloved husband and best friend of Thelma (nee Prime). Devoted father of David, Brian (Cathi), Gregory Doherty and the late Pamela Doherty. Cherished grandfather of Trent (Rachelle), Maegan (Andrew) and Liam (Crystal), Tammy, Nicholas (Amelie), Jarrel, Renata (Joe), Rebecca, Vanessa. Geoff will be sadly missed by his brothers Wallace (Patricia) and Russell Doherty, his sister Elda (Ted) Doherty-Hackwell as well as his many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, August 12, 2016 from 6 to 8 p.m. A service to celebrate his life will take place at St. John’s Anglican Church on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 11 a.m. A private interment will follow at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to The Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation or to Prostate Cancer Canada. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Reid Robert Alexander “Bob” Reid

August 6th, 1932 - July 30th, 2016 “Bob” passed away suddenly at his home in Middleville on the evening of Saturday July 30th, 2016 just 7 days short of his 84th birthday. He was the beloved husband of Mary-Lou (Walker) Reid and cherished father of Wesley (Mary Theresa) and Shane (Andrea) Reid. Bob was the adored grandfather of Lily, Ava and Lincoln. He was the loved brother of the late Dorothy (Earl) Stead, late Helen (Late Ross) Campbell, Lila (late Bill) Darou, Lilas (Percy) Sweeney and Elmer (Sue) (Late Florence) Reid. He will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and dear friends from over the years. Bob was a charter member from 1965 to 2005 of the Middleville Fire Department and a long time active member of the Middleville Fair Board. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday August 3rd, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in St. Andrew’s United Church in Lanark. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Middleville. In remembrance of Bob, contributions to the Trinity United Church, Middleville or the Middleville & District Museum would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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MATTHEWS Michael

Peacefully, at Brockville General Hospital with his wife by his side on Friday July 22, 2016. Beloved husband of 15 years and best friend to Angela Matthews (nee McCormick). Mike will always be remembered and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren, siblings, other family and friends. Funeral Service will be held at The Salvation Army Kemptville Church, 2 Oxford St. W., at 2pm, Saturday August 20, 2016.

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Emily passed away suddenly at her home in Perth at the age of 73 years. She will be sadly missed by her son Charlie Bonselaar and daughters Marie (Tom) Bonselaar and Suzanne (Ron) Ritchie. She was the loved grandmother of Kodi, Ben, Nathan, Richard, Napatsie, Tuja and Adam. Emily will be remembered by her former husband Dick Bonselaar and sisters Goldie (Spierenburg) and John Archer and Joan (Spierenburg) and Pat Konrad. She was predeceased by her siblings Jiggs, Eddie, Gordon, Patricia Babcock and Judy Spierenburg. Emily was born and raised in Hamilton and moved to Perth in 1975. A gathering and sharing of memories will be held privately for the family. Those wishing are asked to consider a memorial donation to the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto or the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario in Ottawa. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Knapp Brenda (nee Evoy) Knapp

Passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital on Sunday, August 7, 2016 at the age of 55. Loving daughter of Jean and the late Keith Evoy and loving mother of Curtis Knapp. Brenda will be sadly missed by her sister, Debra (John) Norris, brothers, Terry Evoy, Brad (Debbie) Evoy, Darryl (Julie) Evoy, Mike (Jen) Evoy, Mark (Melissa) Evoy. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews, Matt, Robert and Johnny, Nicole and Jessica, Jamie and Andrew, Jackie and Ben, April and Becky, as well as her great nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, August 11, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. until time of the service in the Chapel at 7:00 p.m. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Kingston General Hospital Foundation. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

IN MEMORIAM

ANDERSON

BA BSC RN MSW Anna died peacefully at home with her family on August 3rd after a long and debilitating illness. She spent much of her 73 years helping and caring for others as a teacher, nurse, and social worker. Although she had not resided very long in the Almonte region she did make exceptional friends here in the last few years. She asked most particularly that those who knew her be informed of her deepest gratitude for the warmth and kindness they showed her.

EMPEY Stewart

Peacefully passed away at the Bayfield Manor, Kemptville on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, aged 85 years. Beloved husband of the late Lois Empey (Williams). Loving father of Rick and Kevin (Stephanie). Special thank you to the staff of the Bayfield Manor for their care and compassion. Interment at Williamsburg Union Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Bayfield Manor or the Parkinson Society. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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JEFFERYS, Jacqueline – In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away August 13, 2013. The depths of sorrow we canot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well, And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep Her memory we shall always keep. Sadly missed Howard and Family

In memory of Cecil Lloyd Carman D.C. August 5, 1934 - August 12, 2012 Cec, C.L., Grampa Love Ruth, Barb, Jenn, Hannah and Oliver

BOLGER, Howard – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather who passed away 7 years ago. The angels came to take him home, In a place where he lies sleeping, Where the breezes blow, Lies the one we loved so dearly. In tears we saw you suffering, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were almost broken, You fought so hard to stay. But when we saw you sleeping, So peacefully, free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again. God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not meant to be, So He closed His arms around you, And whispered “Come to me.” You didn’t deserve what you went through, So He gave you rest, God’s garden must be beautiful, He only takes the best. Lovingly remembered by his wife, Valma and family

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CAMERON, Elizabeth

Peacefully, on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Sunnycrest Nursing Home in Whitby, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Frank Cameron. Loving mother of Chris (Patricia) Flood, and Caroline (Deryck) Monsour. Loved grandma of Nicole, Danielle, Rachel, CJ, Luke, and Jack. Dear sister of Margaret Tubman. A private family service will take place. Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St. N. Bowmanville. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. www.northcuttelliott.com

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WALKER – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and granfather, Delbert Walker, who passed away on August 16, 1983. In a quiet, peaceful cemetery, Where the gentle breezes blow, Sleeps the one we love so dearly, Whom we lost 33 years ago. Our family chain was broken, And nothing is the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again. Dearly loved and sadly missed and will always be remembered by wife Doris daughters Marjorie and Merle, sons Charlie, Harold, Tim and Randy ten granddaughters, six grandsons and several great grandchildren

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SCOTT JOHN MILLAR Dec 17, 1969 - August 16, 2006 10 years ago we were going away to celebrate our 5th year Wedding Anniversary, 10 years ago our son was only 2 years old, 10 years ago you were with us and we were a family, I miss you so much. We miss you so much. Life does continue on for those who are left behind, it just takes a long, long time and it’s never the same. We go about our lives and then your name is mentioned or a memory of you comes into our thoughts.... it happens alot. There are tears of sadness and tears of laughter. Scott you are missed. Things are changing everyday, but the thing that never changes is how much we love you and miss you. Pictures are memories stamped in time, never to change. Pictures are truly wonderful memories. They can take you back to that special day the picture was taken. It’s like you were there again. You always told me “Your the best” and you always made me feel like I was. You, Scott, were “the best” and always will be. Your smile, your laugh, your friendship and the love you gave us. Your family and friends was unconditional. We are so blessed! Thank you for every year we had together even though it was far too short. Thank you for giving all your love to Wyatt and I. Your son is amazing.... you would be so proud.. Missing you so much Love never forgets Love Sharon xxxooo.

SCOTT JOHN MILLAR Dec 17, 1969 - August 16, 2006 Hi Dad. I am 12 years old now and 5 feet tall... only 1 foot and 4 inches to go. I have your pictures in my room where I see you every morning and night. I miss you Dad! I started fishing just like you. I wish we could go together. I can drive the 4-wheeler, that’s so much fun. I also skateboard and do a few tricks. I wish you could see me. I miss you Dad! I wish you could see me play hockey, basketball and baseball. I’m pretty good! I wish you were there cheering me on. I really miss you Dad! Love you Dad Wyatt. xxxooo

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MILLER, SCOTT (10 years) Dec. 17, 1969-Aug. 16, 2006 Remember Scott with a smile today, He wasn’t one for tears. Reflect instead on memories of all the happy years, Recall his laugh and the way he spoke. And the funny things he did, His strength, his love and the way he joked. His eyes that shone with fun, So much of him that never died, He left for everyone. Forever in our hearts Dad, Mother, Vicki and boys

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McMULLEN, Loretta – August 13, 1999. I endure the times we spent together, And they are locked inside my heart, For as long as I have these memories, We will never be apart. Always remembered EVOY, Kathy (Forbes) – In loving memory of our Elmer and girls beautiful daughter, Kathy, sister and sister-in-law, who left us August 13, 2008. IN MEMORIAM Remembrance is a golden chain, Death tries to break but all in vain. MUNRO-In loving To have, to love, and then to part, memory of our Is the greatest sorrow of ones’ heart. wonderful parents, The years may wipe out many things, Clifford, who passed But this they wipe out never, away Aug. 11, 1994 and The memory of those happy days, Effie, May 2, 1997, also When we were all together. sisters Laura, Jan. 4, 1993 and Ellen, May 14, You are always a heartbeat away 1992, brothers Ray, Dec. Love and miss you forever 6, 2011 and James, Mar. Mom and Dad 29, 2014, brother-inPat and Sue laws Joe Brady, Jan. 2, 2003 and Willard Hugs and kisses to our special Aunt Kathy Kellough, Feb. 5, 2005. Love Maya and Malcolm Sad are the hearts that love you, COMING EVENTS COMING EVENTS Silent the tears that fall. Living our lives without you, Is the hardest part of all. You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and September 4, 2016 true. 11AM Shotgun Start And when we needed Timber Run Golf Course someone, Registration: $80 per person, includes We could always count Green Fees - 18 holes, a cart as well on you. as Dinner (Chicken and Ribs) The special years will not return, Dinner for Non Golfers - $25 per plate When we were all Must register by together. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 But with the love within Proceeds will be donated to a our hearts, charity of the family’s choice. You will walk with us forever. For more information or to register please contact: Forever Loved and Never Tim Fielding @ 613-267-1337 Forgotten by all your Jim Muldoon @ 613-264-0331 family.

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FOR SALE

Code Apartments. Smiths Falls. Spacious, bright, 2 bedroom in clean, quiet, adult building. Fridge, stove, parking, laundry facilities. 613-283-7779. For rent in Smiths Falls: Spacious 1 bedroom apt with large covered private balcony and parking. Short walking distance to downtown. Includes fridge, stove. $750/mth + heat and hydro. Please phone or text 819-328-8801.

Long-term rental. Bright, spacious condo in Perth, ON. Adults only, nonsmoking. $1,500.00 per month. Includes 6 appliances, parking, water, secure building. Hydro, gas, cable and telephone, not included. Please call 613-264-0699. Available immediately.

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Merrickville area, 2 bedroom winterized cottage on the Rideau River. $800/month plus heat and hydro. Stove, fridge and woodstove included. First and last month’s rent re- Perth Downtown, Large, 2 quired. Call 613-269-3434. bedroom apartment, Renovated, 2nd floor, available September 1. $850. Water included. Coin laundry. 613-464-3336. Sharbot Lake Apartments available first of next month. Call 613-253-6069.

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LUXURY APARTMENTS COLONEL BY now has one and two bedroom units available. COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room. All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

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Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. 613-298-2983.

Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom, 3rd floor walk-up, quiet, adult building, $765 plus hydro. Heat included. 613-366-9610. Smiths Falls 2 bedroom upstairs apt. $800. Heat and hot water included. Quiet adult occupied building. Laundry services onsite. 613-285-0433.

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Amazing price, for a well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow, in Port Elmsley subdivision. Large bright FOR RENT rooms, eat-in kitchen, open living and dining Smiths Falls. Nice 1 room, new bathroom, high bedroom apartment, efficiency gas furnace, well available September 1. insulated cheap to heat, $700/month plus hydro. many new upgrades, new Call 613-222-0816 or paint, fridge, stove, mort613-686-5990. gage will carry cheaper than renting, flexible closSmiths Falls. Spacious 1 ing date. Call for price and bedroom 2nd floor apart- a p p o i n t m e n t ment in heritage house. 613-283-2861. Heat and water included. $740/month plus hydro. Lake front home, minutes 613-283-5161. off Rideau Ferry Road, 68R7, open house SaturSmiths Falls, upstairs 2 day August 13, 1-4pm. bedroom, backyard with 613-283-6659 small balcony, fridge, stove, parking, Nonsmoking. No pets. First and last. $765 plus heat & hydro. 613-342-0829. PERSONAL

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Cleaners/Team Leaders for residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings, No weekends. All travel paid. $12.00-$16.00/hr. 613-489-3993 or elitecleaning@storm.ca

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PSW Needed weekends only, in Ashton. Private homecare for disabled aged 53, woman with MS. Experienced in passionate caregiving. Meal preparation, bathing, transfers, feeding etc. Own transCall Dayle. Semi-retired, all home portation. renovations, interior & ex- 613-257-8007 terior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088. You’ll be

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Prysmian Canada is growing The world’s leading cable solutions provider is hiring for its Prescott Facility. With over 130 years of aggregated history, 22,000 people in 50 countries and almost 100 plants, Prysmian offers great career opportunities and challenges. We offer very competitive compensation and benefits packages. We are looking for: industrial electronics Technicians • Ability to read, program and troubleshoot industrial PLC ladder logic (Allen-Bradley experience preferred) • Ability to install, commission and troubleshoot AC and DC motor drive systems (Parker and ABB experience preferred) • MUST HAVE Skilled trades designation (i.e. millwright, Industrial Electrician) experienced operators We are looking for experienced machine operators that are working and or have worked preferably in a cable manufacturing plant. Must be used to working 12 hour shifts and be willing to work overtime. Send us your resume now at human.resources.ca@prysmiangroup.com for a chance to work with the world leader in cable manufacturing. Please refer to Competition #101 when replying. or Mail your resume to: Attention: Human Resources Prysmian Power Cables and Systems Canada, Ltd. 137 Commerce Drive Johnstown, Ontario K0E 1T1

HELP WANTED

AUTOMOTIVE SALESPERSON

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If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, progressive environment and have a passion for automobiles and people, then we have sales position for you! Previous automotive sales experience would be an asset but not mandatory. We offer a competitive compensation, package and a great working environment. Submit your resume to Box PB c/o Metroland P.O. Box 158 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1

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The municipality is seeking a leader with initiative and a positive attitude. Reporting to the Clerk Administrator, the successful candidate is responsible for managing and overseeing the construction, maintenance and operation of the municipality’s road system (580 km. combination of gravel and hard surface) and related public works equipment, facilities and landfill sites (including solid waste, recycling and household hazardous waste). The manager administers a budget of approximately $5 million and is responsible for supervising approximately eighteen employees. As an accomplished leader you have a Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. You have strong leadership, supervisory, administrative and communication skills. You have demonstrated knowledge of legislation, processes and techniques related to road and bridge construction and maintenance, heavy equipment operation and fleet maintenance, with emphasis on proactive health and safety practices. You have financial knowledge including: the municipal budget process, asset management, grant writing, master infrastructure plan development, and tender processes. Report writing skills are also required. Applicants should be proficient with computer and GIS, as well as have excellent customer service, relationship and team building skills.

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is looking to fill the position of

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with minimum DZ License Please remit resumes to:

ATTENTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road) HELP WANTED

Mills Community Support Corporation

We are sorry, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Office Administration - Executive/General Programs are offered in two different levels, Diploma and Certificate. The twoyear Ontario College Diploma Executive program is delivered in a compressed format over 45 weeks that provides students with the theoretical and practical skills required to work as administrative assistants in the public or private sector. Studetns who enroll in the 30 week General level program can transfer to the Executive program after the first semester if desired. Come see us for more info...

Perth Campus Programs • • • • •

Personal Support Worker • Hospitality Services Early Childhood Education • Masonry - Heritage and Traditional Police Foundations • Carpentry and Joinery - Heritage Social Service Worker • Construction Carpentry Business – Management - Advanced Housing and Entrepreneurship *If you have any questions about tuition, entrance requirements, academic upgrading, or just want to see the Perth campus drop by:

Weekdays - 9 am to 3 pm, Wednesdays - 8 am to 8 pm, Saturdays by appointment. Call 613-267-2859 ext 5601, or e-mail perth@algonquincollege.com to book a time.

we build futures

Algonquin College - Perth Campus 7 Craig Street (Highway 43) Perth, Ontario K7H 1X7 ph: 613-267-2859 ext 5601 e-mail: perth@algonquincollege.com

www.CESPerth.ca This Employment Ontario service is funded by the Government of Ontario.

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A complete job description is available on the Township’s website at www.centralfrontenac.com. Interested candidates should submit their resume, salary expectations and covering letter no later than 12:00 p.m. on August 26, 2016 to:

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The Township of Central Frontenac is located one hour north of the City of Kingston and a half hour west of the Town of Perth in the heart of the Land O’Lakes Tourist Region of Eastern Ontario.

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CUSTODIAN - Part-time Contract Position (Union) The Mills is seeking a custodian for 30 hours weekly at 375, 411 Country Street, Almonte and 178 Five Arches Drive, Pakenham for a seven-month contract. Training and experience in commercial cleaning required. Further information available upon request. Applications Due: August 19, 2016. Address: 67 Industrial Ave., P.O. Box 610, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Att: Roger Bell or Fax: (613) 256-1185 Email: rbell@themills.on.ca

Open Mon.–Fri. 40 Sunset Blvd. Perth

THE TOWNSHIP OF CENTRAL FRONTENAC www.centralfrontenac.com EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER

Cathy MacMunn AMCT, ACST Clerk Administrator Township of Central Frontenac 1084 Elizabeth St., P.O. Box 89 Sharbot Lake, ON K0H 2P0 cmacmunn@centralfronrtenac.com

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FULL TIME SATELLITE TV INSTALLERS required for fast growing company. installer must Do You Have 10hrs/wk, supply own vehicle, valid to turn into $1500/mth drivers license. tools, using your PC and phone? ladders, consumables, Free info: vehicle insurance, ect. www.BossFree123.com Potential for income between 50,000 to 80,000 yearly + bonuses. Evening and weekend shifts required. For more information, please send a resume to: HELP WANTED Admin@scheels.ca or fax to 613-623-9992. No experience necessary, all training will be supplied.

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BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere! PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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Professional reliable moving company **16 door cube with 2 men $95 per hour **22’ cube with 2 men $120/hour **trucks come fully equipped with all blankets, dollies & moving equipment. Call or text (613)285-4224. Dan Peters Auction

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422 Hartsgravel Road, Delta ON K0E 1G0

(613) 928-2128 (fax) jenn@willowsagriservices.ca

DRIVERS REQUIRED

Willows Agriservices is seeking a full time driver with a valid DZ license. Responsibilities consist of delivering bulk and bagged feed and interacting with customers. Must be physically fit. Benefits provided. Send résume and abstract to:

422 Hartsgravel Road, Delta ON K0E 1G0 (613) 928-2128 (fax) jenn@willowsagriservices.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

HELP WANTED

Requiring one full-time and one part-time Registered Practical Nurse or Experienced PSW to care for complex, high needs client in her home. Shifts are 3-11 and 11-7 including every second weekend. Forward resumes to jeanettecrawford@hotmail. ca

Vendors Wanted for Christmas, Craft, Bake, Business Show. Saturday November 26th Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior. More info: Liz Wall 613-623-7981 lizwall@cssagency.ca

Wesley Clover Parks is hiring equestrian grooms! We are seeking selfmotivated individuals with previous horse experience. If interested please submit resumes to angela.erickson@wesleycl overparks.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

School bus driver required in the Stittsville area. Training provided. Charters also available. Rideau bus Lines, contact Lisa 613-489-3742 or rideaubus@hotmail.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Please submit resume to: cdellaforesta@omniway.ca or fax: 613-256-3096

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Small local business seeking experienced and dedicated employees for various positions within a rapidly growing industrial service and metal fabrication business. Chosen applicants will be team players with the ability to work successfully within a team or alone.

Welder/fabricator

Qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma • 3-5 yrs experience • Ability to read blueprints and familiar with welding symbols. • Must have knowledge of welding techniques and equipment. • Familiar with management systems, ie. Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental • Previous CWB certifications would be considered an asset but not mandatory. • Experience using press break, iron worker, shear and other related metal forming equipment. • Previous training/experience using aerial platforms, forklifts, and related equipment would be considered an asset but not mandatory. • Previous experience working within heavy industrial industry as well manufacturing facilities would be considered an asset.

Industrial Millwright

Qualifications: • Grade 12 diploma • Licenced under the Ministry of Training and Colleges or 5 yrs experience. (Preference will be given to licenced applicants.) • Familiar with management systems, ie. Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental • Previous training/experience using aerial platforms, forklifts, and related equipment. • Previous experience working within heavy industrial industry as well manufacturing facilities would be considered an asset.

Labourer

QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 diploma • Familiar with management systems, ie. Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental • Able to lift 50lbs • must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. • Effective concentration of their task. • The ability to understand and communicate information clearly. • Ability to operate powered machines requiring technical knowledge to use. Chosen applicants must have a proven track record of good attendance (References will be requested) To Apply: Please submit an up to date copy of your resume to industriesbestservice@gmail.com

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Due to the expanding auditing base of our practice, we are currently looking for a Senior Auditor with public accounting experience to perform audit and review engagements for various industries, municipalities and non-profit organizations in our Renfrew office. Responsibilities: • Coordinating and preparation of audits and reviews of financial statements of clients • Effective communication with our clients, government agencies and with partners and staff • Provide accounting and tax compliance services to clients Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge: • In-depth knowledge of PSAB, GAAS and GAAP • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Solid verbal and written communication skills • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks • Proficient in MS Office applications, Adobe, CaseWare, CaseView and Taxprep • CPA designation an asset

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Part-Time PSW required for Almonte Country Haven, our LTC home in Almonte.

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett

HELP WANTED

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www.foodsmiths.com or pick up an application in store: 106 Wilson St. West, Perth 613.267.5409 Ext. 103 Email or fax application to: humanresources@foodsmiths.com

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE Fill out and submit online application:

Required for Fall Harvest Flexibility in schedule and clean abstract. Local trucking only. Please send resumes to:

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Bidding Opens Thursday August 11 @ 9 a.m. and Closes Thursday August 18 @ 12 noon Preview at Spencerville Fair Grounds, Exhibit Building Saturday, August 13 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon Large quantity of mechanic, carpentry and handyman tools including Lincoln gas powered welder, 3 in 1 mig/tig stick welder, 2 ½T motor lift, wood lathe, gas powered water pump, huge assortment of power tools and much, much more. Visit www.handsauction.com and click Online Bidding button to register and bid. Pick up of your purchases will be Friday, August 19 from 12 noon - 5 p.m.

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com HELP WANTED

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Commercial Underwriter Lindsay or Perth or Alexandria Office

Picture yourself working at The Commonwell. We value our people, our customers and the communities in which we work and live. If you are flexible, creative and want to be engaged in what you do, visit our Careers section: www.thecommonwell.ca for more information. Only those with a “can do” attitude need apply by August 16, 2016. We provide equal opportunity and a barrier free process. Call (705) 324-2146 or write humanresources@thecommonwell.ca for more information.

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AUCTIONS

UNRESERVED REAL ESTATE AUCTION

AUCTION SALE

@ 10539 Kerr’s Ridge Rd., Hallville, ON K0E 1S0 from Kemptville & Hwy 416 travel Hwy 43 east (5 min) on Tues., Aug. 30/16 @ 6 pm

for Merrill and Ruth (Kinch) Hamilton Saturday, August 13 @ 10 a.m. 776 Kinch St., Frankville

AUCTIONS

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Auctioneers & Qualified Appraisers JIM & TREVOR HANDS: THE VOICES OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 or (613) 326-0461 www.jimhandsauction.com

REAL ESTATE AUCTION from McDonald’s Corners take Cty Rd 8 & turn left onto 8th Con. Dalhousie & right onto Fair’s Lane to # 619, 623 & 625. on Wed., Aug. 24/16 @ 6 pm

~ 3 Turnkey Cottages, Sold Lock, Stock & Barrel ~ Main cottage is a vintage, open concept “A Frame” bungalow w/ large living area w/ wood airtight stove, bedsitting room w/ a wake-up lake view, screened in porch, 4 pce bath, 1 bedroom, kitchen, some ash flooring, 100 amp service, steps away from king post dock w/ attached “T” floating dock w/ fabulous lake view. Log storage shed for firewood/workshop. On holding tank. Plus 2 private, clean & rustic, well designed 2 storie cottages for vacation overflow/entertaining or for supplemental income. Each w/ 200 amps. #1 cottage has 3 bedrooms down & loft w/ 3 beds. #2 cottage has 4 bedrooms up. Spill out onto either deck for elevating scenes of blue skies. Surveyed 1.85 acres (+/-) w/ 195 ft (+/-) lake frontage w/ sandy beach. All cottages are board/batton. All include accoutrements associated w/ the property (appliances, retro/ antique furnishings, cook/bakeware, lawn equip’t, canoe, 12ft alum. boat, some shop equip’t etc). A complete retreat. Ideal location for fishing, snowmobiling, ATVing & relaxing. Taxes - $2343.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

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to be held at Hands Auction Hall 3 miles east of Perth on Cty Rd #10 @ #3560 on Wed., Aug. 17/16 @ 5 pm ~ New & Used Merchandise ~ Boats, Firearms, Lawn Equip’t, Fishing & Hunting Equip’t, Decoys, Ducks Unlimited Merchandise etc. There’s still room to consign to this very popular venue. You can sell a firearm, without a PAL. However you do require a PAL to purchase a firearm. Welcoming guns, bows, ammo. etc ~ Listing at www.jimhandsauction.com ~ Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

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A Contractor’s special. Interior is in need of repairs. Use the same blueprint or customize. Presenting a vinyl sided, single-family, 2 storey home. Has charming, street side porch seating & a newer covered porch in the private, backyard. 6 bedrooms up (convert 1 into a bath). Main floor has living/dining rooms, kitchen, back kitchen & bath. 100 amps on breakers. Heated w/ 2 oil space heaters. There is a newer, attached, oversized double garage (w/ a large overhead & 3 man doors. On well & septic. Lot size 64’ front x 158’ depth (0.24 acres +/-). The lot in itself is an appreciating asset. Taxes $1862.00 (+/-). Bid price includes misc. items. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

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~ Handy Man Special, Definitely Worth a Look ~ An excellent fall project to customize, reflect your taste, values, and, give great curb appeal to your castle. Located in the quaint village of Newboro just across from the famed Kilborn’s Store. Here stands a 2 storey vinyl-sided century home on a 0.5 acre lot (+/-) w/ 114 ft road frontage (+/-) x 229 ft depth (+/-). Steel roof (’05) . Main level has open-concept kitchen/dining area. Includes 5 appliances. Living room includes a cast Emerald 5,000 BTU propane stove. 3 pce bath. Laundry/storage room. White ash stairs to 4 bedrooms up, all w/ closets + overhead loft. New Olsen propane furnace (’13). Owned propane fired hot water tank. 2-100 amp services. Submersible well pump. On well & septic. Dog run & storage shed, both on concrete slabs. Having a great outdoor play space, mature pear & apples trees. Taxes - $1070.00 (+/-). For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613267-6027 or 613-326-0461.

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1394 Donald B. Munro Dr. Carp, Ontario Saturday, August 20, 2016 Auction 10 am Real Estate 12 pm Attractive split level home on 2.98 acres +/-, with 2 car garage and large workshop.

OPEN HOUSES Sunday, August 7 and 14 12-3 pm 4x4 loader tractor; vehicles; 53’ storage trailer; commercial food truck; vending machines; tools; building supplies; lawn tractors; furniture & more For information contact

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Auction 10 am * Viewing 9 am NH T1030 4x4 loader tractor and backhoe; ‘04 GMC X-cab 1500 4x4; ‘99 GMC 1500 4X4; 30+ guns; qty. ammunition; boats; 3 pth and snow equipment; lawn tractors; qty. tools; and more! Terms: Cash or Good Cheque Specialty Auction 10% Buyer’s Premium Auctioneers announcements take precedence over all printed matter.

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AUCTION SALE Saturday August 13, 2016 9:30 AM sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario. We will be selling items from the former home of Heinke and Carl Brodersen, Carp; items from the former home of Margaret Storey, Almonte and items for Mike Thompson, Pakenham, Ontario. Please note that all the proceeds from the sale of Mike Thompson’s items will be going towards The Drive for Jillian, a Charity Tractor Drive to raise money for Jillian O’Connor’s family. Antique Cupboard; Washstand; Bar fridge; Electric recliner; Antique hall table; Corner cupboard – contemporary; Kitchen table and 4 chairs – funky; small chest freezer; Oak dining room set – table, 8 chairs and sideboard; Triple dresser, chest of drawers; Coffee table, end table and chesterfield table to match; Framed ornate hall mirror; 3 Arrow back chairs; 2 Occasional chairs; Chesterfield and love seat; Assorted framed pictures and prints – excellent condition; Pin wheel crystal; Royal Albert – Lavender Rose – china; Hummell Plate Collection – 11 plates; Large assortment of books; Mikasa china; Cast Iron frying pans; Walker; Antique 4 pc Parlor set; Antique Rocker; antique cabinet; Leather love seat; Credenza; Wheel barrow; Electric fence supplies; Antique Grain Cradle; MinnKota Trolling motor; Ice auger – fish winter or summer; Large live animal trap; Trailer kit – axles; tires; springs etc. etc. – some assembly required; hardware plus many items too numerous to mention Terms: Cash or cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Email: oneillsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

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AUCTION SALE Saturday August 20 2016 10:00 AM sharp For Clifford and Theresa Pierce to be held at their home located at 4606 Panmure Rd., Pakenham, Ontario. (Tractors sell at 1:00 PM) JD 1840 65 HP 2 wd tractor, 570 Cockshutt 2 wd tractor 65 HP; JD Lawn Tractor 22HP;; 7 ft 3 pth Meteor snow blower; Gas Generator; Lincoln Arc Welder; Delta drill press; 2 chop saws; Tecumseh push mower; 35’ XT ladder; Air compressor; 30 gallon hardy sprayer; Stihl chain saw; Jonsered chain saw; Pressure Washer; Whipper Snipper; 3 wheel barrows; T posts; Electric fencer; lawn sweeper; hedge trimmer; Wet Vac; 3 piece living room set; sofa and love seat; sofa and chair; La Z Boy recliner; Maple kitchen table and 4 chairs; 2 chest freezers; Frost free refrigerator; hall table; side table; assorted dishes and glass ware; Danby bar fridge plus many items too numerous to mention. Cliff and Theresa have sold their home and these items must go. Everything is in excellent condition. Please plan to attend. Owners: Clifford and Theresa Pierce 613-256-4325 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 email: oneillsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

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Thursday, August 18, 5 p.m. Almonte Civitan Hall Large quantity sports cards, Lafleur (Rookie),Yzerman (Rookie), Orr, Gretzky and many others; baseball; comics; jewellery; coins; Nascar; oil bottles; signs; large quantity collectibles; antique furniture and household goods. CLS469349_0811

Auctioneer: Frank Burns 613-267-4129 AUCTION SALE TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF MRS. LILA LEONARD SUN., AUG. 21, 2016 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALLS AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21, SPENCERVILLE

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A wide selection of brand new merchandise of every kind, furniture, collectables, appliances & much more! Many great gift giving ideas. Auctioneer’s Note: Large sale. Something for everyone & no doubt many surprises. See you there! For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call:

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FOR MR. & MRS. DAN PINDER OF EMBRUN SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2016 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD AT MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE This sale features a variety of collectibles, antiques & modern household, also a John Deere lawn tractor, good 6x10 trailer and much more! Auctioneers Note: Reason for Sale, property being sold. Large sale something for everyone. See you there! For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. As is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call

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241 Bernice Cres. Perth. Garage Sale, 2621 Tenth Saturday August 13, Line West, Carleton Place, 8-1pm. August 13, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring cash. 372 Townline Rd., Smiths Falls, Saturday, August 13, Huge Two Day garage 9-1. Clothes, tools, fishing sale, August 13-14, 7 equip, maple table, 6 a.m.-1 p.m., 28 Bayview chairs and leaf, Rol-Air Cres., Smiths Falls (off double tank 5.5 hp. Honda, Hwy 43/Queen St). chop saws, 4000 watt generator, tow mirrors, mig Saturday August 13, welder 120V and much (8am-5pm), 510 Port Elmsley Road, Perth (between more. the Drive-In and Beveridge Locks). Lots of items, Almonte Antique Market, come and check us out. 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. Friday, August 12, 2 -7pm 613-256-1511. 50 ven- Saturday 8-2, p.m., 3316 dors. Open daily 10-5. 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place. Multi-family, Almonte Presbyterian many household items, Church Missions Yard & cookware, dishes, ChristBake Sale. Saturday Aug. mas & crafts, tools, good 20, 8am-1pm, 111 Church selection of Depression St., Almonte. All proceeds Glass and collectibles. to missions. Rain or shine. Great buys for all. Announcing New Multi Vendor Outdoor Sunday Flea Market. 260 Hwy 15 Smiths Falls. $15 per spot 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone to reserve your spot 613-283-1020, 613-485-5855 or just show up and we will find you a good one. August 13, 9-noon, 905 Mussell Road, Oxford Mills. August 20, 9 a.m. on Scotch Line, at Scotch Line Storage, 1 km west of Gore St., Perth. Variety, new, rarely/used quality items. Rain August 21. Saturday, August 13 Drummond Concession 4C, Follow yellow signs from highway 7 and Tennyson Road, east of Perth.

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Cast members putting in long hours for upcoming performance of Bridge to Terabithia While the cast of Bridge to Terabithia which opens at the Station Theatre in Smiths Falls Friday, Aug. 19 and runs to Sunday, Aug. 28 isn’t in the thousands, it is pretty big with a large age range. A young actress who plays one of the May Belle Aarons’ roles is only eight-years-old and the rest of the cast except for the three adults (who probably wouldn’t wish us to reveal their ages), are all under 19. Sisters Susie and Avery Burt, Tyler Gillingham, and Jan Nam are the youngest, along with brothers Rylee and Owen Pearl. Their brother Wilson Pearl joins them on stage with Hailey Besharah, Juliet Alfaro and Samantha Salter. They’re all working hard, sideby-side with teenagers Emily Burns, Valerie Brown, Ursula Rice-Leech, Lela Fox-Doran, Joey Huneault, Piper MacPherson, Phoenix Bridge, Emily Chatwood, and Savannah Bisaillon to make this a spellbinding play. Then there are the adults, Nathan Matthews who plays Mr. Aarons along with Brant Daniluk, and Sarah Newman who plays Mrs. Aarons. No – she doesn’t have two husbands, well actually she does but not at the same time! You’ve probably gathered by now there are two casts. Director Lynda Daniluk decided working with one set cast wasn’t good enough this year because she wanted more actors to show their talent in larger roles than the cast size allowed. Thus the show has what is known in theatre as “swing” roles. While it’s true of any live performance that no two shows are the same, in this case it’s doubly so as some of the cast members switch roles from performance to performance. Describing the play in one word, Besharah says it’s “exciting.” Alfaro counters with “intriguing” and two more words quickly

The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls is gearing up for its next production, Bridge to Terabithia, set to open Friday, Aug. 19 and run until Sunday, Aug. 28. Above, Wilson Pearl (Jesse) rehearsing with his two “Leslies”, Juliet Alfaro, above, and Hailey Besharah, above left. Inset, Susie Burt plays Jesse’s impish sister in the production. Submitted photos

follow – “mysterious and beautiful.” The two appear as Leslie on alternate nights along with other members who play “swing” roles. Making the show even more special are co-op students Ursula Rice-Leech, Lela Fox-Doran, Joey Huneault from Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute. This is the fifth year co-op students have assisted at the Station Theatre where one of their tasks is to assist

with the upcoming production. This year they are producing and directing segments of the show, working long hours to make the imaginary kingdom Terabithia come alive with costumes and other special effects. Together with superb pianist Rowena Pearl and young Valerie Brown, who brings her creative choreography to the show, everyone is pulling together to make this a memorable and musical evening for

theatre-goers. This powerful adaptation of Katherine Paterson’s 1978 Newbery Award winning novel is about a young Jesse (Wilson Pearl) who develops a friendship with the new girl, Leslie (Juliet Alfaro and Hailey Besharah) who moves in next door. Together they create Terabithia, a fantasy kingdom where they can be “rulers” rather than “outsiders”. When he loses his friend, Jesse must find a way to cope. The result: a powerful story about friendship, imagination, loss and courage. For the first time, after-show talks will be offered. Because of the heartrending content of the story and the strong presence of young people, Daniluk is taking the opportunity to try it. Anyone who wishes to stay and chat to both cast and crew afterwards is welcome; there will be signs in the lobby in-

dicating the days that talks will be held. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson and Stephanie S. Tolan, with music by Steve Liebman, is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc.and runs Aug. 19, 20, 25, 26 and 27 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Sunday, Aug. 21 and 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets: Adults $20, children/students $10. Groups of 15 or more are $15 each. Call 613-283-0300 for credit card purchases and to redeem vouchers/ gift certificates, or go to our website at www.smithsfalls theatre.com. Cash only ticket sales are at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. East in Smiths Falls and at the door one-half hour before each performance. The air- conditioned 140-seat Station Theatre is located at 53 Victoria Ave. Submitted by Smiths Falls Community Theatre

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Do your research before choosing headlight replacements “Hi Brian, I read with interest your recent column on headlight safety. The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) has finally realized that ineffective or super bright headlights are a menace! Some time ago I took your advice on an upgrade on a headlight bulb and replaced my original bulbs. It certainly made a difference as to how far I could see down the road at night. However, I read the fine print, with a magnifying glass, and discovered that the expected lifetime for the bulb was only 200 hours. So I browsed on the web for LED replacements and found all sorts of bulbs on sale for my vehicle’s application. From tiny 20 watt lights to 80 watt fan cooled monsters. Taking a rule of thumb of a factor of four to multiply the LED wattage to standard filament bulb wattage means that the 80 watt bulbs would be bright enough to search for aircraft at high altitude! So I went to the Ontario Highway Act to find if there are any guidelines as to how bright a headlight can be. I think you’ve commented before that the rules and regulations are obscure and don’t easily apply. The impression I got is that a headlight is too bright when the approaching policeman says it is.

So, my question is: Do you have any experience on replacement LED headlight bulbs and the wattage rating we can safely use without being obnoxious/dangerous to oncoming traffic?” Always look for your column in the Perth Courier. J.v.B” LED headlamp bulbs can offer longer range night vision but only by about 15 per cent for distance, dependent on the headlamp design. While the bulb portion of the lamp runs cooler and uses less electricity, the base of the bulb can run extremely hot, making the only safe way to use them, is in a lamp assembly specifically designed to accommodate this heat. Simply plugging in an LED headlamp bulb into a system that wasn’t originally designed for it is risky. Running a lower watt bulb can reduce this risk but won’t completely eliminate it. And if the bulb is hot enough to require a cooling fan or heat sink, it shouldn’t be used in a lamp that wasn’t designed for it. The new Ontario safety standards that came into effect on July 1 only speak to the use of HID (high intensity discharge) lamps and outlaws their placement in lamps that weren’t designed for them. There is no candela-power rating men-

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tioned in the Ontario regulations, so you’re correct; interpretation and enforcement of improper lights is pretty much up to police services. The variety of headlamp pod designs on today’s vehicles makes it hard for aftermarket manufacturers to offer complete assemblies for even a small portion of the autos on the road so currently only simple round and rectangular seal beam units are offered in LED format by credible makers such as Phillips. As the retrofit bulb kits cost around $200, it’s a pretty expensive experiment. This weekend from Aug. 12 to 14, the Auto-Show Gatineau rolls into Parc des Cedres in Aylmer, Quebec. There will be live music, a Barrett-Jackson vehicle or two and parking and general admission are free. Check out autoshowgatineau. com for more details. On Saturday, Aug. 13, the fifth

annual Race the Runway Top Speed Challenge lands at the Russ Beach Airport in Smiths Falls from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with more than 130 exotic, super-exotic, muscle cars and bikes competing for the fastest half mile run on runway 24. General admission is $7 and kids under 12 are free. See racetherunway.com for more information. On the same day the second annual Cruising for CHEO “Show & Shine” happens at the Rideau Carleton Raceway Entertainment Centre at 4837 Albion Rd. in Ottawa from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be door prizes, a 50/50 draw, a flea market, food vendors, and a great kids-zone with plenty of activities. On Sunday, Aug. 14, the Kinsmen Club of Cornwall presents “Kinsmen in Motion” in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters with their car, bike and truck show open to all years. There will be live music and vendors and the action takes place at Lamoureux Park in Cornwall. Check out inmotionshowshine.ca for all the nuts and bolts. And on Thursday, Aug. 18, the McDaniel’s Independent Grocer annual Cruise Night lands at 200 Grant Carmen Dr. (near Meadowlands and Merivale) in Ottawa

from 5 to 8 p.m. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to emc@perfprint.ca or directly to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing ‘Question for the Car Counsellor’ on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies.) Yours in service Brian Turner

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A love of connection drives Classic Theatre Festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alastair Love Among the delightful collection of comic characters who populate the GB Shaw comedy Arms and the Man, playing at the Classic Theatre Festival until Aug. 14, is the boisterous Major Petkoff, played with aplomb and vigor by Toronto actor Alastair Love. Festival audiences fondly recognize Love as the desperate drifter Mike from last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of the thriller Wait Until Dark, as well as his star turn as a narcissistic, fading Hollywood actor, Dirk, in the comedy Mary, Mary. Anyone who runs into Love on the streets of Perth or at the theatre immediately senses the passionate commitment he brings to his life as a professional performer, one that is still inspired by his very first appearance on the stage as a six-year-old in a production of The Muffin Man. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I always remember and get revisited every time I am on stage by that special feeling of connection in a special place with the other actors, and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really nothing else like it that I know of,â&#x20AC;? Love says. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a feeling he certainly gets with the current cast of Arms and the Man, especially playing with Catherine Bruce, a veteran festival actor who plays his wife. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I met her last year and saw her work in the Neil Simon comedy Barefoot in the Park. It was so delightful to watch on stage, and she is very inquisitive. That is what I love about acting and actors, the questions about charac-

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Toronto actor Alastair Love (seen here with Catherine Bruce) plays Major Petkoff as part of the delightful ensemble in Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comedy Arms and the Man, which runs until Aug. 14 at 54 Beckwith Street East in Perth. Tickets at www.classictheatre.ca or 1-877-283-1283. ter and discovering the nuance behind the words. Catherine is so interested in those details.â&#x20AC;? When the Petkoffs argue, they produce some of Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest comic moments, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the Major complaining about having to â&#x20AC;&#x153;keep up appearancesâ&#x20AC;? by taking weekly baths (his father never had a bath and he lived till the age of 94, and so the major sees

no reason for stripping down and getting soaped up) or declaring that bellowing for servants is preferable to using the then newly fashionable electric buzzer. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re moments that produce a lot of laughter, and it is clear both performers are relishing their roles. Love originally hails from Sarnia, where his family helped found a major music theatre company that staged

three large-scale musicals a year, often with casts of up to 80 community members. While he held down a day job in the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oil industry, his dream was always to pursue a professional acting career, and so after 15 years of 12-hour shifts, he took the bold step of moving to Toronto. His former workmates were incredulous that he would give up the security

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of steady pay and a pension for a life in the theatre, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what Love wanted more than anything. He recalls a â&#x20AC;&#x153;local boy does goodâ&#x20AC;? interview in which, from Toronto, he told his Sarnia hometown newspaper that working in the oil industry was like working in the mines, â&#x20AC;&#x153;which took people in young and spit them out old with a guaranteed retirement.â&#x20AC;? Despite the challenges, Love says the journey has been worth it, especially when he can spend his summers in Perth, a town he loves for its community spirit and friendly welcome. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also amazing to work in a theatre where you can play characters like Petkoff, who I really love on so many levels. Petkoff is a lovable, bumbling fool, who epitomizes a time where he gets his rank not through something earned but because of his position in the community. He is also a bit of the glue for all that goes on in the play, since it centres on his family and his house.â&#x20AC;? Tickets to the final week of Arms and the Man at the Classic Theatre Festival (54 Beckwith Street east) are available at www.classictheatre.ca or 1-877283-1283. On Aug. 19, the final show of the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mainstage season, the gripping mystery An Inspector Calls, opens at 2 p.m., while the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic theatrical walking plays continue until Aug. 28. Submitted by the Classic Theatre Festival

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clouds or mist to costumes that set the place and time so nicely, it is a show of mood and feeling. And, it is a moody tale, indeed. Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing is a tale of the very earliest days of the settlement of the region, when the road from Brockville was the highway into the wilderness that was the Perth area. All travellers to and from the settlement had to pass through what is now Rideau Ferry, where John Oliver and his wife ran the ferry, a little inn to accommodate late travellers and had the area’s first liquor license. The story of their fate and the fate of many of the late night travellers is known as The Legend of Oliver’s Landing. Ghost Stories is a musical, very emphatically so. Comment after comment from audience members have said that they can’t believe the musical score was locally created. It was, as were the book and lyrics for the show, back in 1984 by then Perth Summer Theatre artistic director David Jacklin. The music not only provides a fun, funny, romantic and sometimes frightening atmosphere, but it is itself an integral part of the storytelling, moving the plot forward each time, rather than stepping out of the show and singing a song for the sake of a song. It is an integrated score and one See FULL CIRCLE page 53

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full of surprises and challenges. The cast of 11 handle a large number of roles, as well as providing between-scene comment songs as a company. Scott Duncan, Janet Coward and Kim Fisher each have their moments to shine, while John Stevens, as The Narrator, begins the show with a thunderclap of a voice – echoed by a thunderclap of sound as the overture begins. Brian Atterbury is the genial Constable Donaghie, whose fate becomes entwined with that of the Olivers while Ian Jenner is Mr. Martin, a wellmeaning but meddling father whose plans go well awry. Jenner is also Mr. Bumfry, the first traveller who meets his fate at the Oliver’s, but not before joining in a five-part harmony song late at night in the inn. Donna Bourgeault is Ioyan, a First Nations woman, who watches from the woods and becomes involved in nefarious doings at the Olivers. The majority of the music and action fall to four people. Kyle Booth and Maleeka Thaker, both in their first BarnDoor show, are Archy and Elspeth, a pair of young lovers in full flight. With a handful of soaringly romantic songs between them, they also have a chance for lots of fun as young people in love who find themselves alone at night for the first time. With numbers like “What If ?” and “For You”, the simply named “Love Song”, and the tongue-tangling comic number “Song In Which Elspeth Expounds Her Broad Knowledge Of Inter-sex Relationships” (yes, that’s actually the title), they have a full agenda. And, Maleeka faints more sweetly than anyone ever. The show is, of course, the Legend of Oliver’s Landing and it revolves around the Olivers. Julie Kevan brings her voice and comic timing to the role of Mrs. Oliver, whose ideas of how the couple should use the money they acquire from their late-night guests differ from her obsessed husband. In particular, Kevan is being praised for her strong soprano voice. In songs like “Isn’t This Lovely, Love?”, she sings lyrically and engagingly (while a poisoned couple scream out their last behind her), but turns powerfully to the dark side in duets like “Rationale”, where the Olivers make their plans to “do in the ones who won’t be missed.” In “Constable Donaghie”, she tries desperately to keep her husband diverted from his vengeful thoughts, to

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no avail, as the show begins to sweep toward its inevitable conclusion. Author/composer David Jacklin stepped back into the role of John Oliver after the original actor was forced to bow out due to family illness. Jacklin has played the role before – in 1992. Oliver begins jovially enough, cracking jokes – but always with a dark underside. His obsession with the death of his son leads him into darker and darker places. From the fun of a song like “Gelt!” where the Olivers think of the differences having money would make in their lives to the brooding “Victims”, where Oliver opens the second act planning vengeance, it’s a faster and faster slope to the end, when nearly everyone in the show gets theirs in some way. Jacklin’s baritone is drawing strong praise and is a fine balance to Kevan’s voice. Moments that are being mentioned as notable are the Olivers trying to dispose of a body that has gone into rigor mortis; the aforementioned (multiple) faintings by Elspeth, a drawn-out death by Janet Coward behind a romantic song by Kevan and Jacklin; Kevan’s gleeful preparations in song to extract some information from a victim; and Jacklin’s chilling final entrance from behind the audience, dragging an axe along the floor, a sound that has audiences cringing in their seats. Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing is an all-original, alllocal production that goes far beyond what you may think when you hear that. It is a professional-quality script and score and its cast of community performers are stepping up to the challenge in fine fashion. And it is also a truly fitting finale to BarnDoor’s summer-long celebration of the Perth 200. If you want music, if you want laughs and if you don’t mind being a little bit frightened on the way, Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing is the show for you. Ghost Stories, The Legend of Oliver’s Landing runs Aug. 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Aug. 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m. at Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig Street, Perth, near Last Duel Park. Tickets are just $20 reserved; $22 at the door; students $10. To reserve, simply call 613-267-1884. No credit cards needed; cash at the performance is requested. Go to www.barndoorproductions. ca for information, photos, ticket reservations and much more. Submitted by BarnDoor Productions

Catherine McKenna, launched the call for nominations for Canada’s next set of candidates for World Heritage Sites. The Government of Canada is inviting communities from coast to coast to coast to nominate our country’s most exceptional places to Canada’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites as a way to celebrate Canada’s heritage. Canada’s new nominees as UNES-

CO World Heritage Sites will be announced in 2017 in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation. As part of the nomination process McKenna also announced the government is seeking candidates for a ministerial advisory committee that will review the nominations. The committee will be made up of Canadian experts in the field of natural and cultural heri-

tage, and will include Indigenous representation. “The designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is reserved for humanity’s most outstanding achievements and nature’s most inspiring creations. This is an opportunity for all Canadians to think about the natural, historic and cultural wonders in their communities...” stated McKenna.

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Public health unit raises awareness about bats and rabies Bats are beneficial to the ecosystem, but they can carry diseases such as rabies and histoplasmosis, which can affect humans and animals. They may also transmit distemper and mange to household pets. Bats are nocturnal animals and feed most actively two or three hours following sunset. They are efficient insect controllers eating about three times their body weight. Bats typically have their babies in June and come August many of the young bats are looking for their own roosting sites. Many bats will roost and hibernate in attics. Approximately three per cent of bats carry the rabies virus. The most common signs of rabies in bats are the inability to fly and resting in unusual places such as the ground or floor. It is important to remember many of the bats that get into our homes are healthy bats and are looking for a way out. Bat encounters If you find a bat in your home and are absolutely sure that there was no human or animal contact, try to confine the bat to one room by closing the door of the room. Open a window or door to the outside and then turn out the lights;

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Capital Fair has something for everyone and gate admission is FREE!

The 10 day August 19th to 28th event at the Rideau Carleton Raceway will feature daily FREE live entertainment on the OLG Center Stage including the Circus Delights magic show and Fernandez the hypnotist, a smashing FREE Demolition Derby, a daily FREE hypnotist show, 10 days of FREE Ultimutt Stunt Dog Shows, FREE Western barrel races and English jumping horse shows, a FREE petting zoo, the Kids BIG Tent with the FREE Birds of Prey show, Doo Doo our clown’s FREE Dance Party, the Travelin’ Farmer display and NEW for 2016; meet your backyard neighbourhood critters at the FREE Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue display. Enjoy FREE stage shows inside the Kids tent including special FREE presentations by the Museum of Agriculture. Kids of all ages will enjoy the World’s Finest Midway, bringing Eastern Ontario’s largest midway from summer´s past including the Cannonball drop ride, the Music Express, Alien Abduction, Fireball and over 25 other great rides and attractions. All-day ride bracelets are only $38.00* and individual ride coupons are available on-site. Submitted photo

Nectarines, goat feta and pancetta are the stars of this pasta dish.

Pasta with nectarines a twist on Italian flavour Foodland Ontario

Sweet nectarines and fresh herbs balance tangy goat feta and spicy pancetta in this summery pasta dish. Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients • 3-1/2 cups (875 mL) farfalle (bow tie) pasta • 2 oz (50 g) spicy pancetta, diced • 4 nectarines, pitted and sliced thinly • 2 shallots, diced • 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) crum-

bled goat feta cheese (about 6 oz/175 g) • 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil • 2 tbsp (25 mL) apple cider vinegar • 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh basil leaves, well packed, torn into small pieces • 2 tbsp (25 mL) fresh mint leaves, well packed, finely chopped Preparation instructions In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, in medium skillet over medium heat, cook pancetta until crisp. Remove to

paper towel-lined plate. In large bowl, gently toss together nectarines, shallots and feta. Drain pasta; add to nectarine mixture. Add oil and vinegar and gently toss. Sprinkle with pancetta, basil and mint and gently toss. Serve immediately. Nutritional information (one serving): • Protein: 20 grams • Fat: 22 grams • Carbohydrates: 74 grams • Calories: 566 • Fibre: 5 grams • Sodium: 715 mg

Guide Dogs for the Blind holding WestJet raffle You can win a return trip for two to any WestJet destination, including all taxes and fees. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has launched a licensed raffle (#M776596) to raise funds for the charity. The prize has been donated by WestJet which guarantees 100 per cent of the proceeds are directed towards the training of guide dogs. Raffle tickets are $20 each and available for purchase by anyone at least 18 years of age in Ontario. There is no maximum to the number of tickets an individual may purchase. A maximum of 705 tickets will

be sold in the raffle. Odds of winning are a minimum of 1/705 for each individual ticket sold, if all tickets are sold. Odds of winning increase if tickets are not sold out. The “Gift of Flight” is on any scheduled WestJet flight, originating from any city and returning to that same city. Complete contest rules are available online at www.guidedogs.ca. Raffle tickets are available at www.guidedogs.ca or by phone at 613-692-7777. The draw date is Dec. 30 and the prize will be valid until Dec. 15, 2017. Canadian Guide Dogs for

the Blind was established as a registered charity in 1984. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has provided more than 790 professionally trained guide dogs to Canadians who are visually impaired from coast to coast. Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind also operates an assistance dogs division, which trains assistance dogs for individuals in the Ottawa area with mobility-related disabilities. To learn more about this event or Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, visit www.guidedogs.ca or phone 613-692-7777.

*advanced discount all day bracelets are on sale for $19.99 until Thursday, August 18th at all area Quickie Convenience Stores or online at www.capitalfair.ca Many charitable and not-for-profit groups participate at the Fair. “Kids Come First” handles our traffic/parking so a $5 donation gets you in and parked safely. Each car also gets a free car wash voucher, courtesy of Southbank Dodge. Our food vendors have lots of “fair fare” to tempt you and you can help support the Food Bank at the Tuesday night Zombie Dance with a cash donation. Zombie makeup will also be offered for those who want to get into the spirit. For our seniors, we have a three day sanctioned Bridge Tournament with food, fun and great card play all for $10/day. Bonus! OLG has a FREE $10 Slot Play voucher** for everyone over 19 years of age! Visit the OLG Booth at the front of the Fair to get yours. ** some conditions apply The FREE Demolition Derby is at 7:00pm the evening of Sunday, August 21st. The Cambrian Equestrian Centre presents an English Horse Jumping demo on Sunday, August 21st and the National Barrel Horse Association sanctioned barrel races are on Friday, August 26th and Saturday, August 27th night and Sunday, August 28th features a full Gymkhana show. Our Monster Trucks in Motion Shows are not your average extreme action features. These trucks take full advantage of the outdoor venue to reach speeds and heights and perform tricks that can’t be performed in any indoor arena. With 2 shows on Saturday, August 20th and an additional show on Sunday, August 21st, there’s lots of opportunity to enjoy this spectacular event. Discount tickets are available on-line (capitalfair.ca) for a limited time or at the door for only $25.00. Special Monster Show/Midway bracelet combo packages are available but only on-line. For best seats in the house, available VIP packages include a pit pass to visit the trucks up close and a driver autograph session. Not enough Monster Truck? Take a wild ride in the School Bus Monster Truck ride! Grab some crazy thrills for only $5.00 Every year the day before the fair starts the Fair features the Hydro Ottawa Special Needs Day. This year we will host Ottawa’s special needs community to a special private party where legions of Hydro Ottawa volunteers with help from the Kiwanis Clubs of Eastern Ontario help move over 1,500 children on and off of the World’s Finest Midway rides and then off to a hotdog and ice cream lunch in the Hydro Ottawa food tent. There is lots of live entertainment and Karaoke and a Petting Zoo, courtesy of Monalea Petting Zoo. This is one of the best days of the year for many of these children. So finish your summer with a blast! The Capital Fair will come and go fast.

Visit www.capitalfair.ca for more information

and $20 special discounted Monster Truck tickets for a limited time. Tickets are also available at the door for $25

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