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A black bear was spotted by several Perth residents early Sunday morning, causing quite a stir not far from the Perth Garlic Festival, taking place at the fairgrounds a few blocks over.

OPP tweeted after 4 p.m. on the afternoon of Sunday, Aug. 11, that the bear who had been on the loose in the area of Arthur and Grant street was safely and humanely removed.

Earlier that day, 'bearicades' were placed in the area to prevent members of the public from getting too close.

The Ministry of Nat-

ural Resources, along with Lanark County OPP officers, assisted with the bear's removal.

According to eye witnesses, it was tranquilized and removed from the area. Mayor John Fenik posted photos of the bear, stating he saw it when he got up in the morning.

Jeanette Buker, visiting from Bayfield, Ont., said she was alerted to the presence of the bear just after 10 that morning.

"Somebody walked by and said there was a bear," she said. "I spotted it in the tree...I was like, 'Wow!'" She added that "it's a good size bear."

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Community Centre Attendant: The successful applicant will assist in maintaining ice conditions, moving nets during floods and perform general custodial duties, as assigned, in the operation and maintenance of the Perth & District Community Centre.

Evening and weekend work will be required. Qualifications include basic literacy, physical fitness and the ability to lift and move heavy items, good communications and customer service skills, and the willingness to learn. This position has an hourly rate from $13.15 to $14.28 and will require evening and weekend shifts.

Community Centre Evening Weekend Supervisor: The successful applicant will operate under the direction of the Superintendent of Parks and Facilities and is responsible for the care and control of staff, patrons and activities at the Community Centre. Qualifications include two years of experience, Grade 12 Diploma (or equivalent), physical fitness and the ability to lift and move heavy items, good communications and customer service skills, proven reliability and leadership skills. Previous experience operating an ice-resurfacer or heavy equipment is considered an asset. This position has an hourly rate from $15.21 to $22.98 and will require evening and weekend shifts.

Indoor Pool Lifeguard/Instructor: Part-time positions, up to 24 hours per week, are open for Lifeguard/Instructors. Required qualifications include: NLS (National Lifesaving Society) certification; Water Safety Instructor certification; current First Aid, CPR-C/AED; high level of physical fitness; public relations and interpersonal skills. Aquafit Instructor certification is desired.

This position has an hourly rate from $13.68 to $16.08 and will require evening and weekend shifts.

Indoor Pool Locker Room Attendants: Part-time positions, up to 24 hours per week, are open for Locker Room Attendants. Reporting to the Indoor Pool Manager, responsible for keeping the pool facility clean. This position has an hourly rate from $13.15 to $16.08 and will require evening and weekend shifts.

Applicants for these positions are invited to submit their resume online at www.perth.ca/employment or send to Carrie Morrison, Human Resources/Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 or via email: payroll@perth.ca. All applications for the jobs above must be received no later than Monday August 19th, 2019 at 11:00 am.

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The Utility Operator II is responsible for the operation, construction, and maintenance of the water distribution and wastewater systems, and the road network in accordance with approved policies and procedures. The Utility Operator II will also provide backup to other Environmental Services functions, including the Water Treatment and Sewage Treatment Facilities. For more details go to www.perth.ca/employment.

Previous applicants along with new applicants are invited to submit their resume online at www.perth.ca/employment or send to Carrie Morrison, Human Resources/Payroll Administrator, Corporation of the Town of Perth, 80 Gore St. East, Perth, ON K7H 1H9 or via email: payroll@perth.ca. All applications for the jobs above must be received no later than Friday August 23rd, 2019 at 12:00 pm.

The Corporation of the Town of Perth is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act

Desmond Devoy/Torstar Charles Briginshaw, aka "The Garlic Guy," tends to sales at his booth at the Perth Garlic Festival on Sunday, Aug. 11.

BUMPER CROP AT PERTH'S ANNUAL GARLIC FESTIVAL DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com The crop may be a bit late, but this year's garlic harvest is a good one - according to "The Garlic Guy." Renfrew's Charles Briginshaw, also known as The Garlic Guy, said that "this year was really good. You can't get better," he said, cutting up garlic at his booth at the annual Perth Lions Club's annual Garlic Festival at the Perth fairgrounds on Sunday, Aug. 11. "Last year was extremely bad, just the opposite."

In 2018, "all of Ontario was in that same rut," he said, with a dry spring, as opposed to the springs of 2017 and 2019, which saw flooding in the region. He noted that because of the cool weather stretching into June, "everything is about two to three weeks late this year. We didn't have a chance to have everything dried and hanging," he said as he continued to work through a pile of garlic with scissors to trim them.

"You want it dry when you are harvesting," he said of garlic. "It's a plant. It needs moisture. But in the spring."

Briginshaw uses raised beds which "was perfect for me. I had a lot of moisture in the spring," he said. "It takes a lot of hard work.

I'm a one-man show ... (But) it doesn't take a lot of property."

CRITICAL UPGRADES OF OVER $350K NEEDED FOR LANARK LODGE ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com With Lanark Lodge facing upwards of $350,000 in critical upgrades, Lanark County council will be forced to make some tough decisions during 2020 budget deliberations.

The county's community services committee got a look at a maintenance review of the lodge's mechanical and engineering systems Aug. 7 during a presentation by interim director of long term care, Jennie Bingley. Bingley prepared a plan for the upgrades, which is based on a redevelopment feasibility study done on the longterm care home by engineering firm Vanderwesten & Rutherford Associates Inc. in March. At that point a complete rebuild was recommended at a potential cost of $70 million.

"The big take-away from that (study) is every major mechanical and electrical system is past its useful life," she noted.

Bingley said preventive action is required as the building, first constructed in 1966, will remain in use until at least 2025. It can serve 163 residents.

"We want to make sure council's well aware that we're in a very old building.

It is safe, of course, but because lots of the equipment is past its life expectancy, to expect the unexpected,"

she explained.

While immediate repairs of approximately $30,000 is needed for the electronic distribution switchboard, Bingley said the remainder of the critical upgrades will come forward for discussion during the budget process. Infrared testing is being done on all electrical equipment at a cost of $8,900 and she estimated a report would yield $20,000 in repairs.

A new mechanical elevator is needed for B corridor at a quote of $122,883.

"We'll continue to prepare an estimate on what it would cost to repair that elevator and provide a report for next year," Bingley commented.

The electrical generator for the emergency power distribution system is also beyond its life expectancy and could cost $250,000 or $10,000 for a rental. "There are no replacement parts for it and we had a big repair for it last year and under legislation we do need a generator in place within three hours," she explained, noting she isn't recommending it be replaced, but a rental could suffice.

Lanark County Warden Richard Kidd (Beckwith reeve) suggested the generator be looked at for the 2020 budget as it could be moved to a new building.

Other issues include an upgrade to the now obso-

lete electrical fire alarm system ($70,000 for fire panel); four new air handling units ($10,000 each) and five condensers ($10,000 each); backflow prevention, and replacement of copper piping in the water lines (cost to be determined).

With all the work proposed, Coun. John Fenik (Perth mayor) wondered about a contingency plan for the residents. "Will we have to move the residents out of the building while this goes on?"

Any project done at the lodge must receive Ministry of Health and Long Term Care approval, Bingley said, and she doesn't expect any residents would need to be relocated. "We have to submit a work plan so as not to disrupt residents," she added. "It's all centred around minor disruptions."

Coun. Ed McPherson (Perth deputy mayor) questioned why the work couldn't be phased in over five years to remain in the building for another 10 to 15 years.

"As far as the building goes, by 2025, the ministry requires us to be an A home and the work needed has shown we need a new home to meet that," explained chief administrative officer Kurt Greaves.

He said a delegation from the county will speak to the ministry at the Aug. 18 to 21 Association of Municipalities of Ontario's annual conference in Ottawa to seek a five-year extension. "So we'll see how that goes."

PUBLIC SURVEY – RECREATION MASTER PLAN The municipalities of Perth, Drummond/North Elmsley, Tay Valley and Lanark Highlands are partnering in the creation of a joint Recreation Master Plan. A very crucial part of this process is gaining information from the residents through a public survey.

This survey is now open to all residents to complete and can be

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accessed online at www.perth.ca/recreationmasterplan. Closing date for the survey is September 10th. Anyone without computer access can pick up a paper copy of the survey at Town Hall, the Library or the Perth and District Indoor Pool, and must return it to Town Hall by September 10th. Regular updates on the development of the Recreation Master Plan will be posted on the Town of Perth Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, as well as the Town website at www.perth,ca/recreationmasterplan. The other three municipalities will also be updating their social media sites and websites. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Baillon, Director of Community Services at 613-267-3311 Ext 2227.

PERTH KILT RUN The 2019 Kilt Run will be on Saturday August 17th starting at 5:00 pm.

This year the run will start and finish at the new Terrace on the Tay on Mill Street. All streets on, or inside the race course, are fully closed after 5:00pm, however, they will re-open as the runners make their way through the course. The downtown streets should re-open by 5:30 pm and the remaining streets should be open by 6:45 pm. If you live or have a business along the route, come out in-front of your building and cheer the runners on with a big Perth welcome! They love the support.

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ANDISON EARNS BRONZE MEDAL AT PANAM GAMES LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com Perth Stingray graduate, Bailey Andison, is a bronze medallist.

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"We are over the moon with her win," said grandfather, Laurie Saywell in an email to this newspaper.

"There (were) seven family and friends who travelled down to watch the games."

Andison said in a tweet that she was proud to represent Canada.

Two American teammates, Alex Walsh and Meghan Small, came in at 2:11.24 and 2:11.83 respectively for gold and silver.

The postgraduate of Indiana University helped the medal count of fellow Hoosiers win 11 medals in swimming and diving events, including four gold, two silver and five bronze.

Canada was fourth in the medal count, with 152: 35 gold, 64 silver and 53 bronze.

The United States was number 1 with 293 medals (120-8885), followed by Brazil with 171 (55-45-71) and Mexico with 136 (35-36-63).

The PanAm Games wrapped up Sunday, Aug. 11.

CANADA'S OLDEST ALUMINUM BOAT PULLS INTO RIDEAU FERRY FOR CLASSIC BOAT SHOW DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@ metroland.com Wooden boats were all the rage, but the Pogo, Canada's oldest aluminum boat, had a pride of place during the recent classic boat show at Rideau Ferry Saturday, Aug. 10.

"You are now aboard the oldest aluminum boat in Canada," said Marc Laplaine, head of the boat committee under the Navy League of Canada's Outouais branch, when greeting visitors. "It's also the first welded aluminum boat in Canada."

From 1954 to 1958, it defended Canada during the

Cold War as a sounding boat in the high Arctic for the navy, to chart the northern waters. It accompanied the HMCS Labrador, the first, and last-ever Canadian Navy icebreaker, on four missions, to assert Canadian sovereignty.

The charts it produced allowed the large merchant ships that needed to supply the building of the Distant Early Warning (DEW) line to get to their frigid ports of call.

"This boat had a bad reputation for a lot of rum being consumed," he joked. "I don't know where they hid the rum (but) they had a good time!"

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the distinction of being the oldest functioning ex-Canadian navy motor boat in its original configuration.

Over the years, the boat was used for everything from being a harbour launch in Halifax, to diving boat, safety boat, and reservist training vessel. She was transferred to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa in 1995, before being transferred to the Navy League in 2005, where volunteers refitted her.

The boat was one of dozens of antique craft on hand at the public docks at Rideau Ferry for the classic boat show, put on by the Manotick Classic Boat Club.

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LOTS IN STORE DURING BIENNIAL RIDEAU FERRY REGATTA LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com It will be a fun-filled, thrill-seeking good time of a weekend Aug. 17-18 as the biennial Rideau Ferry Regatta floats into the yacht club.

The event, organized by the Rideau Ferry Yacht Club, will captivate boat worshippers of all ages with vintage hydroplane racing, cardboard building and racing, and toy boat crafts galore.

"I want people to get a taste of the history of Rideau Ferry - those who have never seen it before," said Scott Cameron, member of the yacht club. It's also a chance "for the older people to rekindle the exciting times they remember when they were younger. The other thing is that we can raise money to improve the docks."How do they get past the death that

occurred two years ago during the regatta, which shut down the event after William Pearson, 69, of Lakeville, Minn. died during a demonstration of his hydroplane boat"That was devastating," Cameron said. "But we get back on the water and we continue where we left off. During our safety meeting, which is paramount, we will pay tribute to William."

There is always the danger of death during these types of performances with hydroplane boats that can reach speeds in excess of 150 miles per hour.

Like the Canadian boat, Miss Supertest III, that will be on static display during the weekend.

Owned by Murry Walker, this is a 30-foot long, 12foot wide boat that weighs more than three tonnes (boat and motor alone). She is mounted on her side on a custom-made trailer, so the

Metroland file photo In this file photo from the 2015 Rideau Ferry Regatta, boats were flying at high speeds on the Big Rideau Lake. highest point of the boat is 15 feet from the ground.

It has a 2,800 horsepower Rolls-Royce Griffin V-12 airplane engine and it could scream across the water at 170 miles an hour.

It was owned by the Thompson family, who also owned Supertest Petroleum.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of that first Harmsworth win, when Miss Supertest III defeated Maverick, considered the best boat in the

United States.

There is lots going on during the weekend, but something special this year will be the CanAm boat race where a new trophy, the Frank and Jim Ramsey Trophy, will be presented to the winner."Frank and Jim were big racers here in the day," Cameron said.

"We thought it would be nice to have a trophy in their honour."Boat racing started here in 1897, but the yacht club wasn't formed until 1909. The first regat-

tas were run from the Rideau Ferry bridge and sanctioned racing began in 1946. In 1957, property was purchased next to the home of the Ramsey brothers for a Rideau Ferry Yacht Club location.

Smiths Falls' Don Johnston became a big boating star during the 1950s.

The regatta remained a popular powerboat racing event until 1976, when it was discontinued. In August 2007 a Vintage Boat Regatta was established as a tribute, which is held each year.

Come watch local politicians from neighbouring municipalities butt heads and boats - in the cardboard boat race on Saturday, Aug. 17 at noon.

Jim Graff of Perth has a hydroplane boat which he will have in the water during the weekend.

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His boat, Country Girl, is a six-litre inboard with a 400 horsepower GM small block motor that will travel more than 100 miles per hour. He's had the boat for 18 years, which was built in Quebec.

The boat was in really good shape, "but the motor wasn't," Graff said. "Paul Hewitt, a terrific engine builder from Brockville, rebuilt the motor. I worried all the way home how I was going to tell the wife how much it cost to rebuilt it."

Come see these vintage boats over the weekend.

Other highlights include: Paddle making workshops (10 a.m. and 1 p.m. both days, $15 fee); minnow races; yummy treats and beverages and many displays by lots of vendors.

Visit www.riddeauferryregatta.ca for more information.

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In the Thursday, Aug. 1 print edition of The Perth Courier, a story on page 11, "Two Perth public schools to share principals with DCS, Glen Tay schools" had some errors. It was incorrectly reported the size of the Upper Canada District School Board's budget deficit.

The figure was actually $11.7 million, not $10.7 as reported. The board implemented $11.7 million in cost reductions to address its deficit and pass a balanced budget during recent budget deliberations.

Also, the savings relating to principal/ vice principal staffing for twinning the four schools referenced in the article was about $140,000 not $420,000.

The two smaller schools mentioned in the article (Glen Tay and Drummond Central) have vice principals to help with administrative duties.

This newspaper apologizes for these errors and any embarrassment it may have caused.

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Agreeing to be interviewed by a reporter requires a leap of faith and a level of courage regardless the topic. For the opioid addict loss of trust is among the most insidious aspects of their reality. Anyone who is a slave to fentanyl or other narcotics is cloaked in distrust: dealers only want your money; other addicts only want your drugs. Paranoia, hostility, and alienation become standard.

Add to this the general public's stigma surrounding the recently proclaimed opioid crisis. (One study says 10 people die from illicit drug overdoses every day in Canada.) It is a moral failing, the logical extreme of hedonistic pursuit. Many look away rather than rudely express their belief: 'You have nobody to blame but yourself.'

I've produced a few stories on the topic lately, ever since OPP announced five Arnprior overdoses in a period. It shocked a few into action. A business owner kindly organized an overdose-prevention workshop.

A survivor bravely shared their story with me. Several shared their concerns about family members or simply their fellow residents. Most of those conversations couldn't be "used" in stories. The information was provided as deep background (mean-

ing they provided facts that I would need to independently verify) or off record.

After two decades in journalism, my adherence to J-school training has diminished. Yes, off record only applies when the reporter agrees. And the reason for going off record must be compelling; I'm not on the punch-clock to engage in gossip. Still - a reporter (often a stranger to sources) is a sounding board or a cathartic outlet.

It helps them, but also helps to educate the reporter - a person uniquely positioned to reach large audiences.

I've learned and shared with our readers much about the opioid crisis. The vast majority of addicts, for instance, harbour some deep-seeded trauma. Sexual violence and abuse during childhood are common causes. There can be a genetic component to addiction. Hence the 'nobody to blame but yourself' is demonstrably wrong. Add in societal influences such as advertising, along with pain-killer addiction caused by hard manual work (a Marxist would have much to say about the brutalities of capitalism). It becomes obvious that most addicts are victims to be helped through mental health services, not criminals to be locked up in expensive jails.

The plan is to keep writing on this topic. There is much left to learn and share.

As a reporter at this media outlet, Derek Dunn covers a wide range of stories including mental health and court news.

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WHO WE ARE Desmond Devoy/Torstar A Harris hawk from the Canadian Raptor Conservancy takes flight during the "Birds of Prey" show at the Perth Garlic Festival on Sunday, Aug. 11.

LETTERS & COMMENTARY EDUCATION MINISTER SAYS PROVINCE COMMITTED TO STUDENT SUCCESS I am committed to the success of our students and my mission is to ensure that our young people can develop the skills they need in a modern economy and help them find goodpaying jobs in Ontario.

In the Ford government's first budget, we announced an investment of $700 million more in education for next year than the previous government committed to for this school year. This represents the largest investment in public education's history, underscoring our commitment to young people in Leeds-GrenvilleThousand Islands and Rideau Lakes and LanarkFrontenac-Kingston.

Our government has increased funding to the Upper Canada District School Board this year, with over $342 million to be provided to help students get the crucial support they need

and ensure their continued success now and into the future. This increase also represents the largest allocation in the Upper Canada board's history.

We recognize that many students face mental health adversity, and we take that responsibility seriously to help them in their time of need. I am proud to stand with Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark as the government more than doubled mental health funding, and has increased funding for our students with special needs to the highest levels - for Frenchlanguage programming and for transportation.

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We are consistently making improvements to ensure student achievement is the priority and focus of all we do. Our government is building on our plan - Education that Works for You by introducing new measures that will help our students be leaders in the modern economy and gain the skills they need to find good jobs right here in Ontario.

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"The money that we had committed was not going to be enough," he said. Mary went home to her husband and, after talking it out, "they've come under the banner of Freedom Fest," as a type of joint enterprise.

Not surprisingly, several area churches are taking part in the event, and there is "a lot of support from the community," he said, like the Stewart Park Festival, who know the park well.

"We are reaching out not just to church people," he stressed. "There is a lot of seeking in the world." People may be looking for answers, but "may not want to go to a church," because of previous "bad experiences."

For families, the free event will also feature child-friendly activities like face-painting, games, and a bouncy castle. The Gideons will naturally be there with a booth, and there will also be food vendors, artists, and other informational booths too.

During the setup and takedown time between acts, three local pastors will deliver short, punchy sermons, but he stresses that "it won't be a lot of churchy stuff." The second day of the festival does fall on Sunday, the Christian

Sabbath, but Weber said he does not see that as a conflict with "toiling" on the holy day since "it is a praise and worship event," but even so, it will not start until the afternoon, to allow for Christians to attend services that morning at their home churches.

This year marks number 10 for the Perth Kilt Run, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 17, at 5 p.m.

This is the first time it's been held in August, and it will coincide with Freedom Fest.

The number of runners taking place this year is set at 1,743. It was in April when the organizers heard that they did in fact set a new Guinness World Record of 3,70 runners in 2016.

The race is held in downtown Perth. There are several different courses that cover a variety of ages and levels of endurance. This year the start and finish are at Terrace on the Tay on Mill Street. There are six crossings of the Tay River this year, historic sites to see and get a little taste of the Highlands. All participants will be wearing kilts that's part of the fun! Come see what else is in store this weekend in Perth. Visit https://raceroster.com/ events/2019/21844/10thperth-kilt-run-2019 for more information.

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Perth's inaugural Christian music festival, "Freedom Fest," will kick off at Stewart Park on the weekend of Saturday, Aug. 17 and Sunday, Aug. 18.

"God put it on our hearts," said festival organizer Joe Weber, during a telephone interview on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 30.

Along with his wife, he runs the Worth Saving charity shop on Wilson Street for about a decade now. He had attended several festivals, secular and otherwise, in years past and wondered: "Why not have a full-on festival for Christians?" He said he had a "dream, a vision, of people in the park in Perth, in fellowship." When this dream becomes a reality in a few weeks, he stresses that there will be "no denominations, no distinctions ... just to show that love that Jesus showed us."

He got the idea about a year ago and "prayed on it for a while," adding that, when a Christian feels that God is pointing them in a direction, "we need to be obedient and do it." The next hurdle was that "I had no idea how to do that," he said of setting up a festival.

"If this is what you want (God), you have to show the way." PARTNERSHIPSDivine intervention is one thing, but it is not coincidental that the first day of the festival coincides with the annual Perth Kilt Run. The run's co-founder, Mary Stewart, happened to be in Weber's store one day, unbeknownst to him. She overheard him talking about the troubles he was having pulling the festival

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SPOTTY INTERNET IS GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO DISCONNECT DID YOU MISS MY BARRAGE OF SUNSET SHOTS, ASKS STEPHANIE GRAY STEPHANIE GRAY Column

I have a hard time unplugging completely. I tell myself I don't really need to unplug, but I know I should - sort of. Sometimes.

Recent holidays at a cottage we rent, where cell service and access to data is sketchy at best, proved that unplugging was a good thing.

And because I like to be outside and/or to read books when I am at a cottage, I even skipped watching the news a lot.

I watched enough to re-

alize the two bad guys who allegedly killed people in BC were found dead in Manitoba, and that there seemed to be at least one mass shooting every day in the States. I think there was also something about a ripped-up arms deal that could lead to nuclear war, but I'm not sure about that.

I'll check to see if I need a bunker when I get back (Cold War II?).

It was tricky to know what kind of weather was coming without reliable access to weather apps.

One storm caught me a bit off-guard, and as I took pictures of it making its way across the lake I was a bit late closing a couple of windows, resulting in the wind tossing some things around. The interwebs would have shown me the thin purple band on the radar and the associated thunderstorm watch. My eyes and ears told me pret-

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Other years I've been able to send vacation pictures to friends or post updates on Facebook and Instagram. Pretty sunset! Big fish! Kids swimming! Kayak scenes! Campfire! This year I can send and receive text messages, but photos get stuck in the circle of doom. Emails don't fire well. Facebook and other social media and the weather get stuck on cached pages from the last reliable connection to cyberspace.

Possibly my friends were relieved to not be inundated with beautiful, calming daily sunset pictures. Who knows? Don't tell me.

One thing is for sure, the break from (mostly) not knowing was a good thing.

I think. Unless I missed an evacuation order (pretty sure I didn't).

Stephanie Gray photo Disconnecting from the internet doesn't mean you can't take beauty sunset shots.

What I didn't miss was the barrage of reaction to Trump missives on the Twitter (I don't follow him, but it's hard to avoid the commentary). I didn't miss the gossip and arguments and occasional (frequent) angry ranting on Facebook.

Maybe I just need to follow different people. On Instagram I get my fix of cute bunnies and nature shots, at least (couldn't load those on the dock either).

There is no shortage of

research out there that is warning us about the perils of constant connectivity in terms of our mental and even our physical health.

There is also a wealth of research about the benefits of disconnecting and heading outside and reconnecting with nature and becoming more active. These things are enormously important for our mental and physical well-being. I would cite some actual statistics for you, but well, I'm still at the cottage and can't Google

things.

Oh, darn.

Maybe I achieved some extra balance this holiday.

The cottage is always restorative: lots of fresh air and water activities, lots of book reading on the dock and lots of sunset (and other) photos taken with my phone - but not many sent.

Possibly it has hit home that less screen time feels pretty good.

Using the phone to text friends about connecting with them at the cottage - in person - and how to find us, was a good use of the technology. As were the photo reminders of our vacation memories.

Will I get swallowed up in the online vortex again?

Probably. I wonder if I'll get good cell service in the bunker ...

Stephanie Gray is a word girl, project manager and college teacher who makes up words, has petulant body parts and obsesses about her patio. sjgray@bell.net.

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Watershed Discovery Day WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Crystal Palace, Perth ON, 28 Drummond St E, Perth CONTACT: David Taylor, 1 (613) 264 0094 Bring your questions to eight expert organisations, and displays, on the programs for the protection of our water, your waterfront property, the watershed, update on climate change in our area, and much more; fun activities for the children.

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BarnDoor Productions' Macbeth WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., Perth CONTACT: 613-267-1884 COST: $20 reserved; $22 at the door; $10 for students Macbeth is BarnDoor's 128th production and it is showing signs of being one of the company's most intense, exciting and, yes, even dangerous plays ever.

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PERTH MINOR ROYALS HAVE STRONG SHOWING AT PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The Perth Minor Royals baseball team advanced to the Little League Provincial tournament in Orleans from July 27 to Aug 2, 2019.

The eight- to 10-yearolds played against teams from Windsor South, Toronto High Park, Timmins, East Nepean, Cornwall, and Orleans.

The Perth Royals played Cornwall to start the tournament and won 13-4.

This was the first win for a Perth team in the provincial championships in over 20 years, noted coach Mike Bell.

Perth got off to a strong start, putting up five runs in the first inning. Behind solid pitching from Cameron White, Cohan Bell, and Tommy Mierau, Perth shut the door and came out on

top.

Perth played Timmins in Game 2, and again got off to a strong start by scoring a run in the first two innings.

Timmins came back strong and pulled ahead 6-5 heading into the final inning.

Perth then came up with a two-out rally, and scored three runs to take an 8-6 lead, but were unable to hold off Timmins and lost by a run, 9-8.

Jamie Deforge pitched three solid innings for the Royals, and Will White scored two runs using his speed to get around the bases.

Perth was up to the challenge in Game 3 versus the powerhouse East Nepean Eagles.

Mike Bell photo The Perth Royals minor baseball team played in the provincial championships after winning the Ottawa Valley district this summer. The boys played three games, winning their first one - their best show at a provincial tournament in the past 20 years. They are: Front row, left to right: Tommy Mierau, Tanner Ellick, Finn Halpenny, Jamie Deforge, Cohan Bell, Jacob Tysick; middle row, William Schoular, Truex McNevin, Peter Weeks, Will White, Ben Bryan, Hudson Borrowman, Cameron White; back row, coaches Russ Borrowman, Craig White, and Mike Bell.

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The teams traded runs each inning in a back and forth affair.

The Royals played sound defensive baseball, with Will White and De-

forge making outstanding diving catches. Perth just came up short in the end, losing to the eventual provincial runner-up by a score of 11-8.

The Perth Minor Royals coaches - Bell, Craig White and Russ Borrowman - said they were proud of how the team played and competed.

They have been practising since April, and their skillset and knowledge of the game has come a long way.

"We knew we had to get better at the fundamental skills, and that was the focus during our practices," Bell said. "It's tough competition to play teams from much larger centres, and if you make errors or don't put the ball in play, it is hard to compete."

Any time you can battle and have success against a team as strong as the East Nepean program, it will serve the Perth Royals program and players well.

The Perth Minor Royals competed to the final out and had their greatest success at a provincial championship in decades.

In the end, it was High Park of Toronto with the championship, as they trounced Nepean, 11-1 in the finals.

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PERTH MAN TAKES 2,600-KILOMETRE GRIEF CYCLE AROUND GREAT LAKES LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com A Perth man has travelled more than 2,600 kilometres on his bicycle over 41 days to help heal his soul after losing his wife of 10 years - and he raised more $8,775 for various cancer research and care facilities.

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"I felt that (cycling around the Great Lakes) would help me through the grieving process," he said.

"Which it has."

While Mary was sick and going through cancer treatments - which includ-

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"They are all fundamental in caring for our loved ones when they have cancer," he said.

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there she was covered under OHIP, "but when it comes to some of the doctors, oncologists, radiologists, they work for the hospital, but they are also involved in research and clinical trials ... none of this is supported by our OHIP. Yet it is fundamental in finding a cure. It became so apparent to me that I have to help out in any way that I can," he said. "I'm not a rich man but I can ride a bicycle."

Cycling is a passion, and he says he's an enthusiast of the sport.

Mark has three children of his own, including Brea yes that country singer from Carleton Place; and Mary had two children.

Their combined family helped each other through the grieving process.

"They've been great," he said. "They have all supported me on this journey.

They thought I might be a little crazy, but ... they said they would support me because this is what I felt I needed to do."

Mark said his journey took him down to the St. Lawrence River, then up and around the Great Lakes.

"It was awesome. I had great weather ... stinking hot some days, but it was an awesome trip."

He shared his journey on his social media feeds, where he had words of encouragement and financial donations along the way.

"I have had a great response ... a little overwhelmed actually," he said.

Mark stayed in motels along the way, or camped.

"Probably 10 nights out of 37" he camped, he said.

Mark said he felt Mary was watching over him during the ride.

"There was always a sense of peace that I had about what I was doing," he said. "There were a number of occasions when I could see the shadow of birds following me. I looked around ... couldn't see them. And my feeling

Mark Lawrenson photo Mark and Mary Lawrenson of Perth are pictured here. Mary died from cancer last fall and Mark wanted to raise money to help find a cure. Mark just completed a 2,600-kilometre cycling journey around the Great Lakes raising more than $8,775 in the process. And he's not done yet. was that it was Mary watching over me."

He went through many small towns that his wife would have enjoyed.

"She would have loved the small towns along Lake Huron. Mary would have loved them."

He said this is just the beginning of his journey.

"I have another trip planned for Sept. 24 and am riding my bicycle to Florida," he said, to mark the first year of Mary's death.

"I anticipate there will be many more trips," he said, as he hopes to share some of what he's learned along the way. He says he hopes to perhaps do the Great Lakes journey on an annual basis, where people can join him.

"I hope to raise money for research and to find a cure," he said.

Donations were coming in through cash donations, through an online website, or email transfers.

He did not have any support staff as he said it was a personal journey of heal-

ing.

But he's entertaining the idea of having someone along for his journey to Florida.

"I feel I have gotten to the point in my grieving process that I don't need the time alone anymore. I would appreciate some support," he said. "But I don't feel I need it. I'm quite capable of doing it on my own, and it still is a personal journey."

As for any issues, Mark said he carried some 80 pounds of gear on his bike, and only had one problem he wore out a pair of sunglasses.

Donations are still coming in, and will be divided between the following: Canadian Cancer Society, Great War Memorial site of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, the Ottawa Hospital Foundation, the Regional Ottawa Cancer Foundation, and the Bruyere Care Facility.

To find out more about this journey, visit www.remembermary.com.

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Laurie Weir/Torstar Perth's Susan Wagner-White's creates pen and ink artwork, and prints of her pieces will be on display at the Studio Theatre in Perth for the month of September.

PERTH THALIDOMIDE SURVIVOR TO SHOWCASE ARTWORK AT STUDIO THEATRE SUSAN WAGNER-WHITE'S PENS HAVE TURNED LOVE OF POINTILLISM INTO A CAREER LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com Wise eyes simmer under delicate pools of ink.

They captivate ... entice you to take a closer look.

They watch you watching them. Your heart knocks, and your breath catches.

Tears swim in your own eyes.

Just breathe.

How can so much feeling, heart and soul grab you from a piece of paper?

How can you see the leathery texture of a chimpanzee's face by just looking at a drawing?

Let's meet the artist and find out.

Perth's pen and ink artist Susan Wagner-White is as complex and intriguing as her artwork. It's easy to see how she puts so much of herself into each pen and ink drawing. Ethereally, it pours out of her and onto a blank slate as she sits in the sunlight at her drafting table. It's like she's in another universe, where she's fully capable and free; free to create what she feels and sees.

She has everything she ever needed - a devoted partner, Rae, a new home, and her 'kids' - Chino, the blue merle chihuahua, 11; and Daisy, a Bichon mix, 10.

Coming into the tribe soon will be a rag doll kitten with stunning blue eyes, named Precious. Her life, she says, is pretty amazing.

"It's who I am," she said on a scorcher of a July day that she has graciously invited the journalist into her sacred, safe space. She is preparing for her first ever art show at the Studio Theatre in Perth. Prints of

her work, framed, unframed, and on canvas, will be on display for the month of September.

Bruce Raby, a volunteer at the theatre and curator of the artwork, said he's thrilled to have WagnerWhite's pieces on display.

"Displaying the work of local artists is one of the ways that the theatre as a community theatre gives back to the community," he wrote in an email to the Perth Courier. "The gallery space provides an opportunity for artists to exhibit and hopefully sell their work. As a minimum, it is an opportunity for exposure to the theatre's demographic group. In turn, the theatre charges a modest 10 per cent commission on art sold during the exhibition.

Plus the theatre has wonderful works of art on display in the lobby area for patrons to look at while waiting to take their seats.

See WAGNER-WHITE, page 18

Public meeting: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in the Council Chambers, 217 Harper Road, for a site-specific amendment for: Allen, Part Lot 2, Concession 10 Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 2.47-ha (6.1acre) parcel of land located at Part Lot 2, Concession 10 in the Geographic Township of North Burgess, municipally known as 2469 Scotch Line Road.

The purpose of the amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture Special Exception-3 (A-3). The amendment would satisfy a condition of severance that no dwelling be constructed on the lot addition that is to be consolidated with another agricultural lot.

For more information about this matter, including information about participating in the zoning amendment process and preserving your appeal rights, contact the Planning Department during regular business hours from Monday to Friday, 613-267-5353 or planningassistant@tayvalleytwp.ca.

DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 7th day of August, 2019.

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TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING PROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT Public meeting: 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 in the Council Chambers, 217 Harper Road, for a site-specific amendment for: Forsyth, Concession 8, Part Lot 18, Geographic Township of North Burgess The application applies to a 0.15-ha (0.36 acre) parcel of land located at Concession 8, Pt Lot 18 in the Geographic Township of North Burgess, municipally known as 348 Pike Lake Route 1. The purpose of the amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services (RLS-171). The amendment would recognize undersized frontage of 46m, undersized area of 1457m2, permit an increased water setback of 8.5m (from the existing 7m) and a reduced side yard setback of 3.5m. The effect of the amendment is to permit the demolition of an existing cottage and replacement with a cottage with a basement at a slight increase in the setback to water for property on a private road.

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DATED AT TAY VALLEY TOWNSHIP THIS 7th day of August, 2019.

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The Township would like to extend a thank you to all of the coaches, volunteers, parents & players for another successful soccer season – which attracted around 95 new and returning players to the field!

A reminder that player photos will be available and soccer shirts can be dropped off at the Tay Valley Municipal Office (217 Harper Road) anytime during regular office hours – Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

See you next year!

Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre Class Environmental Assessment Bolingbroke Bridge Improvements The Corporation of Tay Valley Township is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for improvements to the Bolingbroke Bridge. The Bolingbroke Bridge is located on Crow Lake Road approximately 80 m north of the intersection of Crow Lake Road and Bolingbroke Road, and approximately 300 m south of where Bolingbroke Station Road meets Crow Lake Road.

The project is being initiated as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the MCEA, which applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects. The study will include a review of structure replacement / rehabilitation alternatives, and associated potential impacts on the study area environment.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Environmental Assessment process. Public and agency input are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of the project.

A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held on Monday, August 26, 2019 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth, Ontario to provide additional information, answer questions regarding the project, identify the nature of the work, and solicit feedback and comments.

The PIC will consist of a drop-in type format with displays showing alternative solutions and the preliminary recommended plan for the bridge improvements. Staff from the Township and Project Lead Consultant will be on hand to answer any questions. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, Tay Valley Township intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this project.

If you are interested in receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals: Matthew Farrell, P.Eng. Consultant Project Engineer Ainley Group 1-50 Grant Timmins Drive, Kingston, ON K7M 8N2 Phone: (343) 266-0002 ext. 214 Fax: (343) 266-0028 Email: farrell@ainleygroup.com

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WAGNER-WHITE TO SHOWCASE POINTILLISM ART Continued from page 16

So a win win for the artist and the theatre."

It wasn't easy for Wagner-White to delve into art as a career, since it started in childhood as a hobby.

The past half-dozen years she has really taken off and about 55 original pieces have been sold to people around the world.

"It's my career now," she said. She draws for two to three hours before she breaks due to pain. Weekly massage therapy, medication and regular trips to her backyard hot tub help her cope with the pain. Her favourite time to work was at night, "because it was peaceful, and the city slept." Now she says, she's an early morning person, and zones in by listening to audio books.

She breaks about every two hours and finds a comfy chair, where she may binge watch Netflix, "then I'll get back to it."

She works for about five hours a day, five days a week. "Sometimes I'll take a break for a week, just to clear my mind."

Her work is done by commission and she'll only book a few at a time.

This self-taught artist with just high school art as

a background and a few classes here and there, was encouraged by friends to sell her work. A hummingbird piece was her first to fly - all the way to California. That was six years ago.

The intricacy of pointillism is her trademark. Minuscule details are layered onto paper, sometimes under a lit magnifying glass.

The work is so detailed it's hard to tell the difference from the original photograph.

"I've heard from people that my pieces have more life than the (reference) pictures," she said.

There is a lot of life in the animal eyes she creates - big cats, lizards, primates.

The detailed eye is something she's honed.

"It's like a whole universe is in there. It can propel you to a different stratosphere," she said. "I don't know if I'd be as detailed if I had longer arms."

Wagner-White is a thalidomide survivor. Her mother took one thalidomide pill (known as Distaval) intended to cure morning sickness. Her mother was given two tablets of Distaval by her doctor in Perth after the drug was pulled off the market in Canada. The pill (she only took one) made her mother

feel worse than the morning sickness had, WagnerWhite said.

As a result, WagnerWhite was born with short arms, her hands at her shoulders. One hand has three fingers, the other, four. She was one of the lucky ones, she said.

"Mom took one pill and it stopped the growth of my arms."

Wagner-White also has small veins, and blood tests are next to impossible to perform. Often, several painful attempts are made before a suitable sample can be retrieved from a vein in her groin.

Wagner-White said she was one of three thalidomide babies born at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital (Great War Memorial site in Perth) around the same time January 1963.

She's been an advocate for thalidomide survivors over the years and said she's thankful for finally being compensated by the Canadian government - after 50-some years of fighting for justice. She said she is now able to live comfortably, and enjoy her accessible home, complete with standup shower and fulllength body drier, a commode with an automatic

CHANGE of COUNCIL MEETING LOCATION

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Notice is hereby given that the regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2019 will be held at the South Elmsley Municipal Complex, 441 Hwy 15.

Special Agenda items include the following: • Development Charges By-Law & Background Study (please note the change in location from the previous Notice), • Final Reports from Jp2g Consultants Inc. regarding the Bass Lake and Otter Lake Outlet Investigations.

Agenda Materials are available on our website www.rideaulakes.ca the Friday before scheduled Meetings. Due to the change in venue, this meeting will not be live streamed. The audio recording will be available on our website within 48 hours.

Laurie Weir/Torstar This cat's eye looking up is a favourite piece of the artist, Susan Wagner-White, which she's created with pen and ink. lid, and washing and drying components.

"I didn't know what life was supposed to be," she said. "I asked my mom, 'why me?' She said, Susan you will know your purpose in life. I feel I found it between my art, which brings great joy to others and to myself - and giving help to other thalidomiders around the world. If they have any questions, they can come to me. I hope when I'm gone, people can look back and say I helped them."

Wagner-White said she didn't think she'd ever get married. "I met Rae, and we meshed so well," she said.

They've been together 12 years; married since 2012.

"All my life, I didn't hide being gay," she said. "But I didn't scream it, either. I'm not that type."

She said she was 16 when she came out to her mother. "It was a really rough time," she said.

There may be a book one day.

But finding Rae, and embracing her artistic talent, has enabled Wagner-White to live her best life.

STUDIO THEATRE ART SHOWCASES Raby notes that unlike other art galleries, the Studio Theatre gallery is only open to the public when there is an event on at the theatre.

"This can include one of

our plays, a movie night, or some other theatre rental," he wrote. "Studio Theatre Perth is putting on Dan Needle's comedy 'Ed's Garage' from Sept 19 to 29.

There will be one or two movie nights during the month as well." Dates will be released soon.

The theatre has always had an art gallery display area and when we expanded our space and created a new lobby, the theatre built quite a nice art gallery area. As curator of the gallery, I have a different exhibition for each of the theatre's eight plays during the calendar year. So eight exhibitions per year.

Raby said he typically tries to feature local artists.

"Many have been from the Rideau Lakes Artists Association," he said. "This association does have artists from as far away as Ottawa. So not all exhibitors are truly local. I also try to exhibit art work that features a variety of mediums and/or very unique styles."

Jane Stott, one of the theatre's directors mentioned Wagner-White and her work to Raby a few weeks ago, who in turn "tracked her down. We met at the theatre and Susan graciously agreed to exhibit with us. Her work is outstanding! I'm so looking forward to her exhibition."

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FRIENDS OF THE TAY WATERSHED HOST EDUCATIONAL EVENT Climate change is upon us, bringing potential challenges to our water, our lakes and streams, our properties - and the general environment.

On Saturday, Aug. 17, at Perth's Farmers Market at the Crystal Palace, the Friends of the Tay Watershed are showcasing the potential impacts, and the assistance and programs available to help mitigate and adapt to it.

At the Friends' 19th annual Watershed Discovery Day, you'll find experts from eight regional organizations ready to provide answers to your questions on water (too much, too little, keeping it clean,) and on their programs for its care and maintenance.

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority

(RVCA) will be there featuring their Shoreline Naturalization Program available to Tay Watershed residents at no cost for 2019.

Watersheds Canada, Rideau Environmental Action League, the Town of Perth, Lanark County Stewardship Council and Ottawa Riverkeeper will provide updates on their services and activities.

For the children, the Perth and District Union Library will have Story Time from 11 till noon. At the Friends' Fish Pond, children may try their skill at identifying the invasive species of our area.

RVCA will be there with microscopes, so everyone (young and older) can get a close-up look at the various critters that swim around in our lakes and streams.

An interactive wetlands display will demonstrate how our watershed marshes, bogs and fens mitigate flooding and drought and protect our wells and surface water.

A morning highlight will be the 10:00 a.m. presentation of the $1,000 Water Guardian Bursary. The recipient student, Amanda Miller, is a graduate of Perth and District Collegiate Institute, majoring in environmental science at Queen's University. This bursary is made possible through the generous sponsorship of Little Stream Bakery.

Come out to the Perth Farmers Market, pick up some wonderful fresh produce, baking, crafts and perennials, enjoy a bite, and take part in our Watershed Discovery Day. The Farmers Market is located at the Crystal Palace in downtown Perth, overlooking the Tay Basin.

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• Paul Martin, chair of the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, reported that his foundation raised about $800,000 to go toward the purchase of a mammogram machine.

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SADNESS AND HAPPINESS BROUGHT TEARS TO YOUNG MARY SHE WOULD WELL UP AT THE DROP OF A HAT, COLUMNIST MARY COOK RECALLS

My sister Audrey said I spent too much time worrying about things that would never happen. That did little to put my mind at ease. Between her telling me that, and Father saying my bladder was too close to my eyes and that's why I cried so much, I came to the conclusion that I was a mess.

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Audrey and Father said more than once.

My worry had to do with getting ready to go back to school in a few weeks. I worried that Mother wouldn't have enough money to buy the books I needed, and I would be the only one at the Northcote School sitting at my desk with an empty drawer.

Then I started to think of what Father had said about my bladder being close to my eyes and that was why I cried at the drop of a hat. I had no idea what a bladder was, but I gathered it had something to do with tears, so it must have been up around my neck someplace. I felt around my neck, but couldn't feel

anything that could be considered unusual.

My thoughts turned to the reasons why I cried so much. I put my head back on the slatted seat and looked through the few spaces between the ample leaves of the grape vines above me. I know I cried a lot when I knew it was the day Father would be slaughtering to fill the smoke house. I vowed I would never eat a morsel of meat that came to our table, but of course by the time the meat had been smoked and cured, I had long since forgotten the day of doom, as I called it.

I certainly cried when my hateful brother Emerson teased me about my freckles and red hair. I cried because there wasn't a thing I could do about either. And I wouldn't dare fight back, reminding him he too had red hair and

freckles ... I would pay dearly for the deed.

And I couldn't remember the many times bad Marguerite had brought me to tears. Of course, I wouldn't dare let her know it. When she made fun of what I was wearing - made

by Mother and not bought at Walker's Store in Renfrew like her fine clothes or when she reminded me she had a pony and how sad it was that all we had on our farm were work horses. Yes, that too could bring me to tears.

I always seemed to cry when we had relatives come to visit, and they were getting ready to go home. I was sure we would never see them again. Or I would cry because our house would quiet down, and Mother and her relatives singing in harmony at night would be over, and there would be nothing to do but sit at the

pine table and look through Eaton's catalogue. That could certainly start the tears flowing.

I pushed the swing gently and in my mind's eye I could picture all the things that made me cry. Sometimes, I thought, I cried from sheer joy too. When Miss Crosby praised me for the neatness of my workbooks or said what a good speller I was, I would have to close my eyes tight to stop the tears of happiness spilling over onto my desk.

And often at night, when we were all gathered in the kitchen before bedtime, we kids and Mother at the table doing our own thing, I would look at Father slumped over in the chair by the Findlay Oval. I would see the look of pure exhaustion, his hands limp on the Ottawa Farm Journal, his pipe resting on his chest. I would feel the ut-

most sadness that he had to work so hard to put food on our table and clothes on our backs. And the tears would come.

Well, there was nothing I could do about my bladder. If God had put it close to my eyes, that's what I would have to live with.

Maybe I would grow out of whatever ailed me, and I would stop worrying, or cry at the drop of a hat.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https:// www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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HAMILTON, Doris Irene Peacefully at the Home Suite Home (Assisted Living Home) in Wasaga Beach, on Thursday, August 8, 2019.

The former Doris Irene Ferns, age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Hamilton. Dear mother of Shirley A. Howe (David) of Minden, Barbara J. Robinson (Paul) of Wasaga Beach and Kenneth G. Hamilton (Deborah) of Brampton. Loving grandmother of Andrea Howe, Robert Howe (Isabella), Heather Judge (Darrell), Sean Robinson (Maryse), Andrew Robinson (Kylie) and Natalie Hamilton (Vanessa). Special great-grandmother of Owen, Ryder, Justin, John, Nolan, Wade, Jonathan, Gabriel, Gracie and Garrett. Also survived by one sister, Jean Mohowski of Toronto. Predeceased by one brother Gordon Ferns. Loving sisterin-law of Margaret Hamilton, Viola Lawson, Marie Hamilton, Jack Blair, Muriel Wheatley, Shirley Hamilton, Edna Baker (Grant), Garnet Hamilton (Evelyn), and Wilbert Hamilton (Barbara) living and predeceased by Marjorie Saunders (Reginald), Arnold Hamilton, Irene MacMillan (Leonard), Gerald Lawson, Lorne Hamilton, Charles Hamilton, Helen Blair, John Wheatley, Elizabeth Hamilton, Eric Hamilton (Trudi) and Kenneth Hamilton. Relatives and friends have paid their respects at the Judson Funeral Home Athens, on Thursday, August 15th, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Celebration of Doris’ Life was held in the chapel at 11:00 a.m.

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HEWITT, Elton Elton passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of Marie Hewitt. Predeceased by his parents Fred and Maude Hewitt. Much loved father of Dianne Raby (Brian), Norene Allan (Robert), Reta Troop (the late Ross), Daniel Hewitt (Michelle) and the late Philip Hewitt (Patti). Sadly missed by his grandchildren Melissa Raby (Doug), Stephen Raby (Maddie), Christian Allan, Robbie Allan, Michael Troop (Meagan), Philip Troop (Katie), Dallas Hewitt (Amanda), Devon Hee (Stefan), Myles Hewitt, Lucas Hewitt, Paul Hewitt and great-grandchildren Ben, Ollie, Myla, Norman, Maren, Gavin, Evelyn, Alexa, Tristan, Alistair, Declan and Aurora. Brother-in-law of Reta LaPorte (Albert). Predeceased by brothers and sisters; Theresa (Jim) Simpson, Alvin (Kay) Hewitt, Viola (Archie) Donaldson, Doris Hewitt, Danny Hewitt, Anna (Bob) Kinch, Glenna (W.J.) Wright, Minnie (Keble) Davis, Ivan Hewitt, Verda (George) Abear, Vivian (Cecil) Street, Joseph Hewitt (Reta of Smiths Falls) and Orville Hewitt (Helen of Jasper).

Fondly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and neighbours. Family and friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Friday, August 9, 2019 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was held at St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church, Smiths Falls on Saturday at 11 a.m.

Interment will take place at Maple Vale Cemetery. In memory of Elton, donations to St. John’s Church or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

McLEISH, June It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our wife, mother, grandmother and friend, June McLeish, aged 66, on August 6, 2019, due to cancer. In her final days she was surrounded by family and music just as she wished.

She was born July 8, 1953 in St John, NB, and was lovingly chosen by Mary (D) and Omar Kumm (D) to be their child. She had a zest for life and welcomed everyone into her home regardless of race, monetary status, age or sexual preference. She believed in seeing the truth and beauty in all people. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Ian McLeish, her daughters Lana Spicer (Craig), Valerie Beale (Fraser).

Eila McLeish, her sons, Christopher Gibson, Wyatt Boucher, and Wilson McLeish. She is also survived by her numerous grandchildren Amber (Dan), Samantha (Mike), Ayden, Maia, Ryan and Tyler and by her great grandchildren Benjamin and Riley. She was the matriarch of our family, a source of constant joy and light, gracing every room she entered with her beautiful and infectious smile. June was a person who gave back to the community and always tried to be the champion of those that were in the most need.

She loved animals with a passion, especially cats and her home was always a haven for them. Ulysses, Duffy, Alice and Gizmo will miss her deeply. In lieu of flowers you can send donations to the following organizations: Mel’s Farm for Rescued Animals https://www.melsfarm.ca/ or the Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca/en/?region=o n. We will be holding a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Time and place to follow. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. The world was a better place because of her <3

PALMER, John Gray November 6, 1921 - August 7, 2019 After living a full, rich life Gray Palmer (son of the late Mabel and Jack Palmer) quietly slipped away at the GWM Hospital in Perth. His 97 years began and finished at his dearly loved Christie Lake. He had called Mont Jolie Quebec his home during WWII. Irene and Gray resided in Perth to raise their family until retirement led them once more back to Christie Lake.

Gray was predeceased by his wife Irene (Poole), his brother Elwood (in his 100th year) and his oldest son Robert. Left to carry on the Palmer tradition are; his daughter-in-law Dawn (late Bob), son Doug and his wife Judy, his grandsons: Shaun (Christine), Cory (Nicole) Derek (Laura) and his great-grandchildren, Amelia, Olivia and Ellie. Gray will also be dearly missed by his stepchildren: Lorna and Wayne and their families, many nieces, nephews and cherished friends. We will forever remember Gray’s quick wit, excellent memory, his carpentry skills and his ability to entertain others with colourful stories of “days gone by”. Gray enlightened many as he regaled tales and actions of early days at Christie Lake. Our family deeply appreciates the efforts of so many who helped Gray fulfill his last wish of living at the lake up until his last few days. As his challenges became greater many agencies offered love, support and compassion to Gray and his family.

We are humbled, grateful and beyond thankful to Dr. Gauthier and his staff, dedicated Bayshore caregivers, Perth Home Support, the amazingly supportive Veterans Affairs and last but certainly not least, his dear devoted friends, family and neighbours. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A private family service will take place at Elmwood Cementer at a later date. In remembrance of Gray, donations may be made to the Cancer ‘Wheels of Hope’ or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

McTAVISH, Dixie Lee 1957 - 2019 With heavy hearts and deep sorrow we announce the death of Dixie McTavish. She was the outstanding and loving mother of Andrew (Kelly) James and Leah (Shawn Kuruneru) James, wife of Kevin James (1978-2010), and proud grandmother of Lydia, Maren, Ruth, and Edison James. The cherished daughter of Ruth and Bob McTavish, and beloved sister of Art and Steve McTavish.

Dixie passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Kingston General Hospital with her family by her side. She will be remembered for her generous heart, her kind, gentle spirit, and positive and cheery attitude. She taught us to enjoy the small things in life and to always see the best in every situation, person, and place. Her curious spirit lead her to earn a BA from Queens University and a Bachelor of Education from University of Ottawa. She held careers as a florist, a business owner and partner, and in recent years, an educational assistant with the Upper Canada District School Board. Dixie will be remembered as a creative and energetic soul. She was an avid drawer, gardener, and in her younger years, a painter. Her family will treasure the paintings and drawings that she has left with us from years past. She will also be remembered as a loving mother. Her commitment to her children was profound. It was certainly remembered over the past months when Dixie needed her children’s attention and care. This lesson in love will not be forgotten.

Though her time with us was too short, her spirit lives on in her children, grandchildren and all the friends and people she touched along her journey. Our family would like to thank the teams at Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospitals and the Cancer Center of Southeastern Ontario at Kingston General Hospital for their exceptional care.

Dixie’s family and friends will gather for a visitation to be held at Blair and Son Funeral home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Tuesday, August 13 from 2:00 - 4:00 and 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

A funeral will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, 25 Gore St. W. Perth on Wednesday, August 14th at 10:30 a.m. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Terry Fox Foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society “Wheels of Hope”.

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HUNTER, Bert Peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Bert Hunter in his 86th year of Kemptville. Beloved husband of Nelda (Hall). Loving dad of Brian (Margo) of Port Elmsley and Barry Hunter of Kingston. Cherished grandpa of Dale (Jenn) of Raymond, AB, Candace (Daniel) Grimwood of Kingston, Carlie Hunter of Kingston and Andrea Hunter of Raymond, AB. Loved brother of Glen (Joyce) of Kelowna, B.C., Donna (late Pat) Thibert of Kemptville, Ruby (Doug) Boyd of South Mountain and predeceased by Dale Hunter and Doris (Mervyn) Coons. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. By Bert’s request Cremation has taken place.

A visitation will be held at the Byers Funeral Home, 2990 Church Street, South Mountain (613-989-3836) on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A Graveside Service will be held at the South Gower Cemetery 501 South Gower Drive, Kemptville on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Followed by a reception at the Sandy Row Golf Course Club House 10668 Sandy Row Road, South Mountain. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Memory of Bert to the Parkinson Canada.

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POWER, Christine Anne September 18, 1954 - August 4, 2019 Christine passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 4, 2019, at the age of 64. Beloved daughter of the late Suzanne (Langevin) and David Power.

Her love and energy will be missed by her husband, Michael Sloboda, and children Jack (Tyler) and Suzi, and her sister, Patricia, and brothers, Robert (Theresa), Vincent (Catherine), and Patrick (Sharon) as well as her nieces, nephews, and many loving friends. A celebration of Christine’s life was held at North Grenville Community Church, 2659 Concession Road, Kemptville, Ontario, on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at 10 a.m.

Interment will take place at a later date in Montreal, Quebec.†In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the North Grenville Community Church or the Kemptville District Hospital.

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SPRUNT, James Ormer October 4, 1949 - August 7, 2019 The HMS “Jimmy” has made its final voyage and has arrived on Heaven’s shores on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital. “Captain Jimmy” was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania on October 4, 1949 to Ernest B. and Anna (Young) Sprunt.

He leaves behind his sister, Mary Lou Chamberlain (Paul), Will Sprunt (Wendy), and Doug Sprunt (Linda) as well as his sister-in-law, Marlene Sprunt. Also, mourning his passing are his 10 nieces and nephews and their spouses as well as several great-nieces and nephews. Crew mates Bill Seabrooke, Rob Milne, Jeff Cameron, and the team at Jericho Road. As per Jimmy’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A family get-together to celebrate his life will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to Jericho Road Christian Ministries or Parkinson’s Society of Canada. “If it wasn’t for the lighthouse, tell where would this ship be.” Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com

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MOORE, Berneice Eleanor Berneice Eleanor Moore (nee Reed) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 14 at her home In South Elmsley, Ontario at the age of 87. She was born February 28, 1932 to Mary Ann and Alan (Bud) Reed and spent her early life on the family farm outside of Elrose, Saskatchewan. A survivor of polio in her youth she never let adversity get her down. Following a brief stint at secretarial school she joined the Canadian Air Force where she met and married the love of her life Cecil Moore. Together they spent 66 years of adventures together variously joined by their five children, dogs, cats, canaries and sundry other participants as they crisscrossed the country as part of their military life together. The pair eventually settled down in Yorkton Saskatchewan until retirement brought them east to their dream home outside of Lombardy Ontario where they spent another 25 happy years together.

Never shy to make her opinion known, Berneice loved her family, gardening, spending time exploring the land surrounding their property and in her later years she could be seen eagerly zipping about in her Gator on B6. Pre-deceased by Cecil in 2015, she now goes to join him for their next adventure together.

She will be missed by her family, daughters, Mary, Donna and Susan, sons Russell and David, as well as her 13 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren. She is survived by her sister Frances Hanson and multiple nieces and nephews. A ceremony will be held at Lannin Funeral Home, 32 Main Street, Smith Falls Ontario at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 20 followed by interment immediately after at Lombardy Cemetery located just off Highway 15 and Rideau Ferry Road. All are welcome to join the family for a reception to celebrate her life and legacy to be held at her home at 118 Otter Lake Road following the proceedings.

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WICKWARE, A. James “Jim” Jim passed away suddenly while on holiday with family near Cochrane, Ontario on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the age of 70 years. He was predeceased by his first wife Gaye “Raycroft” Wickware. Jim was the greatly loved husband of Corinne (Andrunyk) Wickware and devoted father of Jason (Amy) Wickware and step-father of Tracy McHale (Laslo Bano) and JJ (Tati) McHale. He will be greatly missed by all his family and many good friends in Ottawa and Perth. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth, Sunday August 11, 2019 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Funeral service will be held in the chapel Monday at 10:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Interment will then follow in Elmwood Cemetery.

Jim’s Masonic Lodge will hold a Memorial Service at the funeral home on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. In remembrance of Jim, memorial donations to the Shriner’s Hospital or the Perth Civitan Club would be appreciated.

MAPPLEBECK, Barry Barry passed away peacefully at home July 30, 2019 at the age of 75.

Beloved husband of Margaret.

Father of Jennifer, Paula and Jocelyn (Jon Huot). Grandfather of Brian, Olivia and Jiraiya. He will be missed by his two sisters Arlene and Lori.

He was predeceased by his parents Desmond and Aili, and his brother Dennis Michael of Timmins, ON. Barry worked in Human Resources, Brockville, then Southwestern Regional Centre before moving to Rideau Regional Centre. He retired from there and worked at Ongwanada, Kingston for several years. He was an active Mason, Shriner, and Keystone Cop as well as an active member of the Eastern Star. He was on several boards at Trinity United Church in Smiths Falls, he enjoyed golfing with his buddies.

He will be sadly missed by all his family and his many friends.

Arrangements will be made for a Celebration of Life at a later date.

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MARTEL, Robert “Bob” Peacefully, after a brief illness at the Ottawa General Hospital, surrounded by his family on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the age of 77. Predeceased by his wife Megan. Loving father of Christine and Kathryn (Ken Pritchard).

Proud grandad of Taylor (Laura), Jocelyn (Chris), Samantha, Emily and Jaime. Adored eldest of 18 brothers and sisters. Bob will be missed the Walton and Landry families. A Celebration of Life will take place at Cornerstone Free Methodist Church, Almonte on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Calvary Christian Academy would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com

FERGUSON, Linda Louise At Smiths Falls on Monday, August 5, 2019. Linda Louise Ferguson, age 61 years. Beloved daughter of the late Milton and Meron Ferguson. Loving mother of Eugene Antoni Zielinski and Tiffany Grace Carroll. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren.

Beloved sister to Bertha Ellis, Boyne Ferguson (Terry), Barbara Ferguson (Tony), Beverly Ferguson-Magill, Allan Ferguson (Joanne) and Sarah Monro.

Celebration of Life to be held at the Smiths Falls Legion on Friday, August 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Donations to the Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.

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CATON, Richard James “Rick” December 2, 1951 - August 5, 2019 It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of Rick Caton in the Perth hospital. Rick passed away peacefully on August 5, 2019 after a courageous struggle with brain cancer.

Rick was the dearly loved husband of Pamela Grant and father to Kristina Russell (John Richard) and Janna Holmes (Andrew). Proud grandfather of Jack and Max Holmes. Loving brother of Lori McIntee (Gonzalo Bustos) and brother-in-law of Gordon Grant (the late Maryke McCarron). Loving uncle of Kate McIntee (Steve Cote) and Kerry McIntee (Amy). Fondly remembered by Gail Caton. Predeceased by his parents James Edgar Caton and Phyllis Marjorie Caton (nee Parkes). Born in Port Dalhousie, Ontario, Rick developed a love of all nature, and especially of birdlife, at a young age. He pursued this interest by working as a naturalist in his younger years, and eventually taking up bird carving. His personal knowledge of his subjects allowed him to capture the attitude and stature of each of the birds he carved. He was also a talented musician; Rick played the guitar and sang, in bands, in bars, and around the campfire. Witty and charming, he enjoyed life to the fullest. Family and friends will gather at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Sunday, August 11, 2019 for a service to honour his life at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. Following the reception, all are invited for a Celebration of His Life at the family home on Mary Street. The family extends thanks to all those who helped to brighten Rick’s days as he faced health challenges, including Bill Gibson, Bob Reid, PSW Mike Thomas, nurse Leslie Richmond, Dr. Taylor Ferrier, the nurses on the second floor of the PSFDH, and others. We are grateful for the wonderful compassionate support offered in our community, both on an individual level and through our healthcare system. For those who so desire, donations can be made to the Foundation of the Great War Memorial Hospital, or the Canadian Cancer Foundation.

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Robin and Annette Lindop CHAMBERLAND, Annette (nee Dubroy) Annette passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at the age of 91.

Loving wife of the late Gerald Chamberland. Devoted mother of Ray Chamberland (Carol Anne) and Steven Chamberland (Liane). She is also predeceased by her daughter Carmen, as well as her brother Lloyd. Annette will be fondly remembered by her many extended family and friends in the Smiths Falls community, along with her fellow residents at Willowdale Retirement Residence. There will be a private prayer service for Annette at the Willowdale Retirement Residence at a later date, which will be followed by the interment at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. In memory of Annette, memorial contributions may be made to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation.

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Happy 55th Anniversary from Bob, Tom and Family

Happy 40th Anniversary Randy and Leah Williams Where: Smiths Falls Community Centre Hall When: Saturday, August 17 2:00 - 4:00 pm 70’s and 80’s attire optional Best Wishes Only

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Happy 70th Anniversary Eric and Verna Wark Eric and Verna Wark are celebrating there 70th anniversary Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Almonte Legion 1 - 3 p.m. music and 3 - 5 p.m. buffet. Family and Friends please attend.

50th Anniversary Ken and Valerie Burns Family and friends are invited to a casual drop-in to help celebrate their anniversary on August 24, 2019 from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at their home on 2306 Harlem Road, Portland. Come to say “Hello” and have some food and refreshments!

Best wishes only!

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August 20, 2019 Warrant Officer Morris Arthur Bradshaw Black Watch 1st Battalion where he served his country for 38 years.

Happy Birthday, love wife Linda, son Trevor, daughter Tina, and grandchildren Aiden, Charlie, and Jillian

Happy 80th Birthday Muriel James Please join friends and family on Saturday August 24th, anytime after 1p.m. at her daughters home, 733 Rosedale Rd. South, Smiths Falls to celebrate. Bring a lawn chair.

Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Phil and Tilly O’Connor August 16, 2019

Beginning with a celebration mass at 3 p.m., a social evening for family and friends will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at St. Clare Church.

Please no gifts.

Rick Walker

In loving memory of dear son, brother, uncle and friend who passed away August 20th, 2008 Miss you every day Always Loved Never Forgotten Mom, Cheryl and Ken Justin, Alana and Matt XOXO

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The family of the late Dick Donaldson wishes to express our deep appreciation to all those who rallied round us in this time of loss.

In loving memory of my parents,

Barbara and Alex McWhirter Who passed away in August 2014

In Memory of Ed Sonnenburg April 6, 1948 - August 19, 2014 Five years have passed since we lost a loving husband, dad and grandpa We watched you suffer We heard you sigh But all we could do was just stand by When the time came we suffered too For you never deserved what you went through God took your hand And we had to part Eased your pain, but broke our heart You left beautiful memories Your love is still our guide And although we can’t see you You are always by our side

Walk Slowly If you should go before me, dear, walk slowly Down the ways of death, well-worn and wide, For I would want to overtake you quickly And seek the journey’s ending by your side.

And he did follow her, seven days later.

Together always and forever.

Judy, Glenn and David Rogers

Love Ev, Carrie, Laura and families

MILLAR, Scott John December 17, 1969 - August 16, 2006 Tragically taken from us 13 years ago.

Just because the world is changing, our love hasn’t. We love you with all our hearts and miss you every single day. This was our song Scott .....

Every time our eyes meet This feeling inside me Is almost more than I can take Baby, when you touch me I can feel how much you love me And it just blows me away I’ve never been this close to anyone or anything I can hear your thoughts, I can see your dreams I don’t know how you do what you do I’m so in love with you It just keeps getting better I want to spend the rest of my life With you by my side Forever and ever Every little thing that you do.

To the finest of husbands, The dearest of men, The man I would marry all over again.

Love Sharon xxxooo P.S. Wyatt wishes you could see him play baseball. He misses you and loves you to the moon and back. xxxooo

SHEPHERD, Arnold In loving memory of a husband, father and poppa who passed away August 20, 2008.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though gone, you are always near, Still missed and loved and always dear.

Forever loved Marlene, Kimberley, Krista, Rich and granddaughter Madison.

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Michael John Solowjew August 19, 2016

It’s lonely here without you, We miss you every day, For life is not the same to us, Since you were called away.

To your resting place we visit, Place flowers there with care, But no one knows our heartache, When we turn and leave you there

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March 8, 1947- August 13, 1999 Sadly missed by huband Elmer and Girls

Love Forever, Your Family.

Love Bob, Tammy and Tom, Debbie and Dave, Chris and Anne Marie, Lori and Paul, Jamie and Alyssa and Families

Love, Wife Debbie and family

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A “family first” guy who cherished his backyard get-togethers, he was also an avid Hunter who marked every season with a trip to the hunting camp where he thoroughly enjoyed the company of his life-long friends. He travelled many roads, loved life, and practiced his Christian Faith. In the end, he was not afraid of what was to come.

Rest in Peace Dick, you’ve earned your place among the stars.

April 14,1942 - August 17, 2017

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Dick loved being an engaged and active member of the community.

He was always ready to lend a hand, and there were a lot of happy memories shared after the service over lunch with family and friends from near and far.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone A part of us went with you the day God took you home.

If tears could build a stairway and heartaches make a lane we would walk our way to heaven and bring you back again.

In life we loved you dearly in death we love you still in our hearts you hold a place no one could ever fill.

Love, Phyllis, Joanne, Andrew, Devin, Oryst and Muffie

The family of the late Murray Lee would like to express their gratitude to all who cared for him during his final illness. To Father McNally who’s visits gave Murray so much comfort, thank you. To those who gave him personal care, sometimes in difficult circumstances, especially Hennie, Jan, Brad, Joanne, Angie and Angela thank you. We also thank the nurses as well as Dr’s Mclean and Charenko who were kind enough to make home visits. And finally, Blair & Son Funeral Home Perth for their professional and sensitive handling of the arrangements.

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You never said I’m leaving, You never said goodbye.

You were gone before I knew it, And only God knows why.

A million times I needed you A million times I cried.

If love alone could have saved you, You never would have died.

In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still, In my heart you hold a place, That no one could ever fill.

It broke my heart to lose you, But you didn’t go alone.

For part of me went with you, The day God called you home.

Rita Moore

In Memory of Raymond Leclair August 18, 2017

To those who arrived at our door laden with comfort foods and generous helpings of hugs; to those who remember us in their prayers, and those who reached out with floral tributes, cards, phone calls, and thoughtful donations to Trinity Church, and to the Air Cadets; to everyone who took pause to acknowledge our loss - please know that every gesture of kindness and caring has brought a humbling measure of comfort to a difficult moment in time. Our thanks to the members of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Air Force Association for honouring Dick with such a profound and touching service. Dick would have been so proud. To Reverend Barr who found just the right words to bring understanding and enlightenment to a time of confusion and loss. To Stephen Blair - the consummate professional and unerring voice of compassion and reason.

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Greetings & Announcements United Cemeteries Decoration Service of St. Fillans, Pine Grove and Maplewood.

Sunday, August 18, 2:30 p.m.

Reverend Bob Hill Music: George Chenier Cemetery Side Road, Carleton Place.

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Annual Memorial Service Maberly Laidley’s United Church Cemetery August 25th at 2:00 p.m.

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Heavy Duty Truck Licensed Mechanic and Heavy Duty Truck Mechanic Apprentice Description Antrim Western Star is a Freightliner and Western Star dealer and heavy equipment parts and repair shop located in Arnprior. The company has been in business nearly 30 years. We have joined a group of dealers and are looking for a Heavy-Duty Truck Licensed Mechanic/ Mechanic Apprentice to expand our shop. These are permanent, full-time positions.

Qualifications for Heavy Duty Truck Licensed Mechanic • 310T License • Experience with light and heavy-duty trucks and trailers • Sound knowledge of diesel engines and mechanical troubleshooting along with preventative maintenance, diagnose and repair • Sound understanding electrical and air brake systems • Able to work on all makes and models • Has experience with Electronic Tools and Diagnostic Equipment • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment • Cummins, Detroit, CAT, Mercedes Bens experience is an asset Qualifications for Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice • High school diploma or general equivalence diploma (GED) • Preference given to those with a journeymen diesel or heavy-duty truck mechanics • Strong problem solving and computer skills • Must be able to work within strict established safety and work guidelines to complete the job • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment The apprentice will also be required to obtain all Antrim Western Star certifications pertaining to specific tasks and assignments Additional information Antrim Western Star offers a very competitive compensation plan and benefits package (comprehensive health and dental, pension plan) We also offer a tool allowance and a great work environment.

To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact information Antrim Western Star 580 White Lake Road Unit 2 Arnprior, ON K7S3G9 kevin@antrimwesternstar.com

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BLAIR, Sheila The family of Sheila Blair would like to express their deep appreciation for the support and kindness from friends and neighbours during our time of bereavement. Special thanks to the Civic Hospital Stroke Center and Blair & Son Funeral home for their compassion and professionalism. ~ Sincerely, Wilson Blair.

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION

Saturday, August 24th at 10:00 AM

1984 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible Plus Shop Equip’t. Collectibles.

Household Furnishings for # 548787 Ontario Inc.

To be held on site at civic #3520 6th Concession Rd. Joyceville K0H 1Y0 From HWY 401 take exit #632 Joyceville Rd., Travel North Approx. 4.5km’s to 6th Concession Rd., Turn East and Travel Approx. 4km’s.

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from Perth take Hwy 7 east to # 200 Wayside Dr., Perth, ON K7H 3C8 (auction signs) on Sat., Aug. 24/19 @ 10 am Property to be sold @ 11 am

Antique IH Tractors & Accessories - JD Tractor - Sm. Farm Machinery - Farm Related Items - Antiques Collectables - Household Effects & More Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss or Accident Reason for Auction: Farm Has Been Sold Auctioneers Note: The Westendorp’s have been extremely meticulous caretakers of their belongings for a lifetime with pride of ownership being evident from the roadside and becoming more impressive as one approaches the merchandise Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with Proper ID Props: Joe & Claire Westendorp Auctioneers & Sale Managers Tom Harrison Amherstview ON 613-813-2044

~ For Entrepeneurs & Savvy Investors ~ Part Lot 6 Con. 3/200 Wayside Dr. with 2.3 (+/-) acres having 233 ft (+/-) road frontage. Zoned RTEP. Taxes $ 370.00 (+/-). Possible severance. Located 5 minutes from Perth just off major Hwy 7 & an easy 1 hour commute just west of Ottawa. Featuring an L-shaped, hip roofed, metal sided building which has stood the test of time. Having 3 divided sections (16’x 24’, 20’x20’, 28’x56’ +/-) plus a 28’ x 56’ (+/-) heavy duty second storie addition. 200 amp service. On well.

No septic. Ideal building for woodworkers, general contractors, design professionals, architects, electricians, plumbers, telecommunications or small service companies. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office at 613-267-6027 1984 Chrysler Lebaron Convertible (good condition, 115,000 km, running). 8”-220v jointer. King 10”-220v commercial table saw. King 14” bandsaw. 2-12” -220v radial arm saws. General 110v mortise machine. King 20”-220v industrial surface planer. 550v Tenner machine. 2-220v shapers (1 General). Drill press on stand. 220v shaper. King dust collector. Power & hand tools.

New & used sash windows & doors (various sizes). Moulding. Qty select lumber. Assorted rough lumber. Lumber for crafts. Newel posts. Hope chest. Knee hole desk. Oak table. 3 rocking chairs (1 pressback). Magazine cabinet. International walnut cased grandfather clock (self wind). Arthur Peguegnat Canadian Time wall clock. 2 Waterbury mantle clocks. 2 Anniversary clocks. Long box telephone. Snowshoes. 2 long bows. BB gun. Bayonet. Tin toys to include ’50’s SFD ladder firetruck. Bulldozer 112 toy. 1940’s Mr. Wiggles slinky leap frog & others. Automobilia to include many UAP Wholesaler vintage car images. Signed oil on canvas pictures. Kierstead prints & others (Little Goodie Two Shoes). Records & books. Japanese lacquer jewel box. Hand carved wooden statues & animals. Vintage wooden carved boxes. Pr. of small sculpted concrete totem poles. Dress Form. German bisque (DEP154.13) doll. German bisque & leather baby. German doll (bisque head). Several vintage “tiny dolls”. Doll petticoats & dresses. Steiff Original dolls (Micki & Mecki) & many other articles too numerous to mention…..

After 25 years in this location, Robert Playfair is now retiring. Quote “It is now time for an aspiring entrepreneur to take possession of this sufficient site for styling their own business”.

Auction to include some personal assets. The convertible is a super clean, well kept, original car, great body. Bring a lawn chair & participate in the bidding.

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Saturday August 24th 10:00 a.m. Sharp

to be held @ Hands Auction Hall @ 3560 Drummond Con. 2, Cty Rd 10, Perth on Sat., Aug. 17/19 @ 9 am Guns to be sold @ 11 am Welcoming guns, signage, sporting, fishing & hunting goods, sports equip’t, vehicles, construction, heavy & farm equip’t & much more. Please note that you do not need a PAL to sell a firearm, you do require one to purchase a firearm. For complimentary advertising of text & photos please call us at 613-267-6027. Bring a lawn chair. Visit website often for updated listing.

Terms; Cash or Cheque Only Catering JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF ExPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser

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This is an incredible find; this sale will feature a Dura Trail galvanized trailer 6x10; Swisher 60” zero turn mower approx. 229 hrs. John Deere 5 wheel AMT 600 gater (no motor); Bose all in one sound system(still in original packaging); Bowflex exercise unit(never assembled); Bowflex dumb bells(in original packaging); Bow flex machine mat; Orbitrek elliptical; ‘Soft tub’ Jacuzzi; MTD Gold 30-inch snowblower; Honda generator; new Traeger smoker; Char broil & egg BBQ; Stihl whipper snipper; Mantis gas tiller; Simoniz 2900 gas pressure washer; cement statues, militaria, antiques, antique furniture, originals & prints by artist & veteran Joseph E. Cullen; leather furniture, modern household & much more. Auctioneers Note: For a more detailed list, photos terms of sale go to www.lmauctions.ca or Like Us On Facebook

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For the Estate of the late Terry Currie to be held at his former farm located at 2940 Breezy Heights Rd., Kinburn, ON Assorted furniture, pictures and frames, books, dishes, pots and pans, easel, area rug, assortment of hand tools and hardware, Coleman cooler, Frigidaire fridge, Whirlpool stove, dishwasher, bird feeders, Honda HS720 snow blower - like new; Antique trunk, triple dresser, oak chairs, Bushnell telescope, snowshoes, Champion Antique Road Grader on steel; Road Boss 3 pth Grader - like new; stone picker; HLA bucket; lumber; Renfrew Acorn wood stove, 14’ laser sail boat, Formula STX Rotax 583 snowmobile - 2003, 2 Ford antique tractors, one way plough, etc. etc.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Estate or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident.

AUCTION SALE

Lanark Civitan Hall, Lanark, ON Saturday August 17, 2019 Auction 10a.m. ~ Viewing 9a.m.

Specialty Antique and Collectibles Auction!

Note private collection of irons has been removed from the auction.

Signs, antiques, cast, diecast, high wheeled fire fighters cart, advertising, and much more!!!

For listing and pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Terms: Cash or Good Cheque 10% buyers premium

Listing subject to change. Everything sells as is. Owners/Auctioneers not responsible in case of loss or accident.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere 613-326-1722 Call Today To Book Your Auction

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Pick up of your purchases is Thursday, August 22 from 12 noon - 6 p.m.

Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

SUN AUG 18, 2019 @ 10 AM; PREVIEW @ 9AM TO BE HELD AT MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE SPENCERVILLE, ON

Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser

Sectional sofa, what not stand, curio cabinet, wicker patio set, stacking chairs, bedroom set, end tables, love seat and coffee table, large assortment of Christmas decorations, hand tools, grinders, hardware, dishes, pots and pans, wine cooler, small drill press, foot stools, drop leaf table, pictures, assorted brass pieces, assorted silver pieces, flatware, carnival glass bowl, router - new, laser level, boxes of light bulbs, boxes of Christmas lights, electric blower, hedge trimmer, electric chain saw, Cowboy statue, etc. etc.. This is a very large sale with something for everyone. Lots of new or nearly new items - everything is in very good condition - please plan to attend.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca

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AUCTION

JIm HANdS: THE VOICE OF ExPERIENCE

Bid on 2010 Dodge Journey (sold as is), Sligh Grandfather Clock, Roxton, Teak & Pennsylvia House furniture, iPad, Leather chairs, Collection of Beswick & Royal Doulton figurines, Fine China, Collectibles, Crystal and much more!

Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside ON 613-537-8862

We will be selling the complete contents of the home of Evangelina Rigakis formerly of 205 Kilkenny Dr., Dunrobin, Ontario as well as items from different consignors.

Phone: 1-800-263-6480 • Fax: 1-866-299-1499 • Email: classifieds@metroland.com

Auctions & Sales

Saturday August 17th 9:30 a.m. Sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario

TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD IN YOUR COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Auctions & Sales

Auctions & Sales

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home improvement / service professionals

GARAGESALES Shows & Bazaars

Shows & Bazaars

Shows & Bazaars

Shows & Bazaars

Garages Sales

Shows & Bazaars

E L L I V K C MERRI

Perth

WONDERFUL YARD SALE Saturday, August 24 8 am until done 251 Bernice Cres

k l a w e d i S e l a S

just off Rideau Ferry Road Lots of choice!

Eastons Corners

YARD SALE Saturday, Aug 17 j 9am - noon 288 Ireland Road Household items, crafts, luggage, pool filter and pump, camping items, some anitiques and MORE! Perth

Garage Sale Sat., Aug. 17 7:30 am 1 pm 108 Stamford Drive

Saturday, August 24 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Smiths Falls

Craft Sale/ Garage Sale Sat. August 17th 8am - 3pm 86 Jasper Avenue

both inside and out!

Participating shops will be identified by bright yellow balloons

Deep Discounts & specials Garages Sales

New Boynew

LARGE YARD/GARAGE SALE Saturday and Sunday August 17th and 18th Time: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

3510B Reils Rd

From Smiths Falls Hwy 15 south, left onto Leeds Grenville Rd 5 just past Houghton Bat Rd. Follow Road 5 then turn left onto Reils Rd. House on right.

From Toledo take County Rd 8, turn right onto Leeds Grenville Rd 5, follow to Reils Rd, turn right, house on the right.

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HUNTING AND FISHING GEAR Electric fishing motor, ice auger, lures, fishing rods, depth finder, kerosene, heater, decoys, some hunting attire.

FURNITURE Dining room chairs, small table with four chairs, small rustic cedar island, cabinet, old dresser, love seat and sofa.

Flower pots, shovels, assorted screws, nails, etc.

Items too numerous to mention.

Garages Sales

Garages Sales

Smith’s Falls

STREET SALE Saturday, August 17th 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Merrick Street

Come get our treasures at our Merrick Street garage sale.

Household items, fishing and boating equipment, books, antique toys, cake decorating supplies and material, and lots more.

Rideau Ferry

Huge Moving Garage Sale Sat., Aug. 17th, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

B1 Old Kingston Road Former business of Pedro’s Welding Everything must go such as a camper trailer, diesel truck, hand tools, lawn equipment and much more ~ Rain or Shine

Gallery 15 Antique Shop and Flea Market

260 Lombard Street Hwy 15, Smiths Falls Open 9 to 5 7 days a week

Health & Home Care

Health & Home Care

You May Be Entitled To Receive Up To $50,000 From The Government of Canada.

All Ages & Medical Conditions Apply. Have a child under 18 instantly receive more money.

CALL ONTARIO BENEFITS 1-800-211-3550 or Send a Text Message with Your Name & Mailing Address to 613-800-6113 for your FREE benefits package.

Painting & Decorating

TOM’S CUSTOM

AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

(613)283-8475

home renovations PAUL’S MASONRY

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

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PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

Many household items

HUGE sidewalk sale,

Garages Sales

Garages Sales

Garages Sales

Garages Sales

Almonte - Rain or Shine

Community Presbyterian Church Missions Yard and Bake Sale Sat., Aug. 17 ~ 8 am - 1 pm 111 Church St. All proceeds to Missions Perth

MULTI-RESIDENCE GARAGE SALE Sat., Aug. 17 8 am - 2 pm Sheppard Ave. (behind Home Hardware)

Smith Falls

Multi Family Garage Sale Sat., Aug. 17 & Sun., Aug 18 8 am - 3 pm Gleview Crescent & Glenview Lane SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Houses for Sale

Houses for Sale

Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage Gerry Hudson: Sales Representative 1-613-449-1668 SMITH FALLS; charming creek side 100 acres estate farm property. 70 acres deep fillable loam ever flowing wide creek. Large barns, garage, shop, full barn. Bright and Cheerful 9 room home 10 minutes from Smith Falls price $549 000.

COMMERCIAL, SMITH FALLS; huge tree corner town lot over an acre. Large garage and workshop. Ample room to build a new home or expand. A steal under $129 000.

WORLD CLASS WATERFRONT RESORT; 100 picturesque wooded acres. State of the art modern guest cottages, over 1900 feet clean shoreline on Lake Kashwakamak, fully equipped and operational, M.L.S. Will trade for your property/apartment complex/business property. Under $2 000 000.

IN TOWN SMITH FALLS; classy and charming 3 bedroom Victorian red brick home centre of town. Full dry basement with high ceiling. Walk up 3rd story attic with possibilities, $189 000.

HISTORICAL CENTURY STONE CHURCH (1859) St. Thomas Anglican Church, excellent condition, Includes bell, pews, organ. Stained glass windows.

Sketched by group of 7 artists (A. Y. Jackson). A great retreat. Just south of Smiths Falls. $69,900 M.L.S. WANTED; 2-3 bedroom bungalow or two storey home on large lot, smith falls area, for waiting cash buyer.

WANTED; Serious farmer looking for small or medium bakeries with resonable buildings, any locations considered, started with Gerry Hudson.

EASTONS CORNERS; heavily treed secluded 2bedroom bungalow on level lot with drilled well and bathroom 69,900 JASPER; new listing of delightful spacious 9 room home, 5 car garage, 20x20 seperate business office, two burns, double driveway. Great for home business on 180x120 ft lot, $244,900.

Industrial/Commercial for Rent/Wanted CARLETON PLACE, commercial, industrial, office, shop, warehouse space available now. great location, easy Ottawa access. 350, 900, 1200, 1800 sq ft. Gibson Center, 50 Bennett St. 613-257-5711

Storage Space for Rent WANTED DRY clean storage/work shop space for “retiring carpenter”, Perth area, call Al 613-986-3775.

Homes/Properties Wanted FARM WANTED: Looking to move to the area in the next 8-12 months. I’m looking for a property large enough to support 50+ head of cattle,ideally, 250+ acres with some bush as well. House can need some repairs/renovations.

Outbuildings can require renovation / repairs as well. If you are thinking of selling your farm, or know of someone who is selling privately, contact Richard at 613-290-2211.

Apartments for Rent 2 BEDROOM condo, downtown Brighton, includes stove, fridge, washer, dryer. 2 storey + full basement. Parking for one car. Hydro/ heating incl. $1,400/mo.

Available October 15th 613-475-3167.

Houses for Rent WESTPORT, COZY 2bedroom home on the Rideau. September 1 to June 1. $1,400/mth all inclusive. Outdoor firepit and dock. Close to all ammenities. Call 613-273-7290

Cottages for Sale

Shared Accommodations

LAKE KASHWAKAMAK (Land O’ Lakes) Five pristine furnished cottages (four season homes) on picturesque wooded waterfront point (700 ft. W.F.), double boathouse, privacy, $985,000 or trade for your property. Yearly income estimate $50 000.

Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668 Sales Representative Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage

1 ROOM FOR RENT 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk.

613-812-2400.

Shared Accommodations LOOKING FOR single lady in her 50’s to rent a room and share half a house. $525/m.

(613) 205-1478

Tenders

Tenders

Bids are invited for the following: RFT - 2019 - 03 ASPHALT SHINGLE REPLACEMENTS

Bid Documents are available at 52 Abbott St. N. Unit #4, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1W3 or at lanarkcounty.ca under Bidding Opportunities.

For additional information please call 613-267-4200 x 2414 Bids will be received via email to ddicaire@lanarkcounty.ca or Lanark County Housing, 52 Abbott St. N. Unit #4, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 1W3 until 11:00 A.M., Monday August 26, 2019.

Attention: Housing Operations Supervisor

Tenders

Tenders

Tenders

Lanark County Housing has three bidding opportunities: RFQ-2019-07 Window Replacement Closing Sept 13, 2019 RFQ-2019-09 Deck Stair Replacement Closing Sept 20, 2019 RFQ-2019-12 Precast Replacement Closing Sept 13, 2019 Bid Documents are available lanarkcounty.ca under Bidding Opportunities.

For additional information please call 613-267-4200 x 2414 or email aemon@lanarkcounty.ca

Request for Proposals No.: LC-2019-007

Design-Build for Social Housing Apartment Building 130 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place, ON REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

RFP document is available on Lanark County Website under “Bidding Opportunities- Other Departments”

DEVELOPMENT CHARGES BACKGROUND STUDY AND BY-LAW

Web link for document is: http://www.lanarkcounty.ca/Page2194.aspx

Proposal packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at: www.tayvalleytwp.ca For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Amanda Mabo, Clerk T: 613-267-5353 ext. 130 217 Harper Road E: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 www.tayvalleytwp.ca

COMBINE, 1440 International, good condition c/w 6-row corn header and 15ft flex head including header wagons. $23,500.

GRAIN WAGONS, 2 Turnco 400 bushel $2,750 each; 1 Kilbros 350 bushel $2,250.

All on 12 ton wagons.

Call 613-256-3835

Horses WANTED TO BUY, HORSES, COLTS AND PONIES, All Types.

Contact Bob Perkins at 613-342-6030.

Trailers/RVs

NO PUBLIC OPENING WILL TAKE PLACE

SEALED PROPOSALS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the clock on the computer located in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. Proposals will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

Tools & Equipment

2005 27-1/2 Jayco 5th wheel trailer with slideout and back bunks, in excellent shape, $10,700.

Call 613-278-2134.

Personals/Companion Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696.

Coming Events

Coming Events

St. Stephens Memorial Service.

Sunday, August 18th at 2 p.m.

Articles Wanted PERSON WITH bush hog needed for field on Sheridan Rapids Road in Lanark.

Call 613-256-0255

Articles for Sale (Misc.)

WINEMAKING KIT, 1 primary carboy with spoon, 4 glass carboys with handles, 1 wine thief, 1 bottle drainer, 1 floor corker, 1 filter pump, numerous wine bottles (red & white) $300/all 613-359-5951 KITCHEN CABINETRY by Sellini, L-shape including desk 10 ft by 13 ft, island 3’ by 3’, knotty pine, excellent condition, $1800.

OBO Lloyd 613-530-7840 VINTAGE CHINA, Wedgewood, Royal Albert, Johnsons, Grindley, Noritake plus Transferware, etc. Call 613-489-3663.

SUMMER TIRES, used for Grand Am vehicle without rims. $25 each Call 613-256-0255

Hay/Seeds/Grain SMALL SQUARE bales of clean oat and barley straw. Ready late August.

613-283-2986 Lombardi

Firewood

Sporting/Outdoor Equipment

ADDING WARMTH TO YOUR LIFE FOR OVER 25 YEARS. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 or after 7 p.m., 613-658-3358.

Hunter Safety/Canadian Firearms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp.

Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

Firewood Galore

VALLEY GUN and Hunting Show August 31st, 8-4 and September 1st, 9-2.

Admission $8. W.J. Erskine Arena Carp. Details valleysportsmanshow.com

Winter is coming. We have an abundance of split Firewood for sale in the Perth Area.

Delivery available.

Give Bert a call 613-264-6300

6 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside.

613-253-8006.

14” & 16” hardwood cut last year, stored indoors.

Call 613-257-5095 for details.

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Tenders

Tools & Equipment

20 FARM GATES, Round hay feeder, 2 M800 Gallagher electric fencers, 1 aluminum calf puller. Phone Erwin Cavanagh 613-267-5111

Want to get your business noticed?

Call

REQUEST FOR TENDER

MINER’S POINT ROAD WIDENING SEALED TENDERS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the clock on the computer located in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Thursday, August 29, 2019. Tenders will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing.

For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Amanda Mabo, Clerk T: 613-267-5353 ext. 130 217 Harper Road E: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 www.tayvalleytwp.ca

to plan your advertising campaign today!

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Tender packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at: www.tayvalleytwp.ca

1-800-263-6480

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