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Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: November 4 – 6
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: November 4 – 6
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Meet the Artist: Jack Martin
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Jack Martin’s first-ever art show and his paintings will hang for the month. The following is a lovely piece written by Jack’s daughter, Deirdre McKennirey: “My father’s art studio was always a place of magic and wonder — one we were not supposed to enter. As young girls, we would stand in the doorway and eye the stacks of canvasses, deer racks, rabbit skins, tons of clipped and ragged magazine articles, rocks, cars he’d modelled from Plasticine, the occasional pin-up, military books — anything that caught his fancy. Lots of paints — tubes and brushes in all colours and sizes. “For me, the power of a painting lies in its transportive qualities. My favourite painting of his hangs in our living room where — without fail — it draws people in. Visitors comment on the painting often — on its serene quality, its beauty and sense of place. Then they continue: they talk of how it makes them feel, where the image takes their thoughts… That is the energy of a good painting. It takes you places.”
Carriageway Studios
65 Mill St.
613-624-5104
Rosemary Leach’s 10th annual open studio
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Rosemary Leach is an artist based in Almonte Ontario. She will be turning her house into a gallery and opening her studio doors to the public, celebrating having done 10 000 hours of painting and her 10th annual open studio.
About her and her work: Her paintings are about her longing to move to a quieter internal place. She is longing for places and imagery that slows life down. Rosemary paints because she needs to. Her subject matter is warm and celebrates a contemplative mindset. Ideas come to her while chopping onions. Her studio is next to her kitchen, and She is always back and forth. Rosemary will put down her paintbrush, go into the kitchen to chop an onion and return to her work to find the answers are clear: that area needs a brighter white.
Rosemary and her husband author Jacob Berkowitz moved to the Almonte area 19 years ago because they thought this would be a great community in which to raise their kids and pursue their passions. The Almonte community has been hugely supportive of Rosemary over the decades.
Please come out this weekend to see Rosemary’s works of art.
255 William Street,
Almonte, Ontario
613.256.7719
www.rosemaryleach.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Rosemary Leach’s 10th annual open studio
10:00am – 4:00pm
Rosemary Leach is an artist based in Almonte Ontario. She will be turning her house into a gallery and opening her studio doors to the public, celebrating having done 10 000 hours of painting and her 10th annual open studio.
About her and her work: Her paintings are about her longing to move to a quieter internal place. She is longing for places and imagery that slows life down. Rosemary paints because she needs to. Her subject matter is warm and celebrates a contemplative mindset. Ideas come to her while chopping onions. Her studio is next to her kitchen, and She is always back and forth. Rosemary will put down her paintbrush, go into the kitchen to chop an onion and return to her work to find the answers are clear: that area needs a brighter white.
Rosemary and her husband author Jacob Berkowitz moved to the Almonte area 19 years ago because they thought this would be a great community in which to raise their kids and pursue their passions. The Almonte community has been hugely supportive of Rosemary over the decades.
Please come out this weekend to see Rosemary’s works of art.
255 William Street,
Almonte, Ontario
613.256.7719
www.rosemaryleach.com
Christmas Pottery Sale
November 5 @ 10:00am- November 6 @ 4:00pm
GET AHEAD OF THE X-MAS RUSH! From mugs, giant bowls and decorative casseroles to sculptures, masks and Celtic décor…Our talented members have come together to present a large and unique selection of quality pottery. All under one roof!
Almonte Potters Guild
95 Bridge St.
613-256-5556
almontepottersguild.com
Light Up The Night Fundraiser Sale
10:00am – 4:00m
Vendors include Light Up The Night hat pre-sales, Cedar Hill Sunday School CHEO fundraiser, Christmas Decorations, Silver Jewellery Imports, handmade signage, and much more.
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St.
Cheerfully Made Holiday Market
10:00am – 4:00pm
40+ vendors; different each day. See website (markets.cheerfullymade.com/maker-profiles) for vendor listings each day, so you can decide which day you want to go (and you know the answer to that question will be “oh I’ll just go both days!”). $2 entry fee and free for 16 and under.
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St.
cheerfullymade.com
Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
A juried selection of crafters and bakers will be presenting their work in a relaxed, friendly and festive atmosphere. The Valley Artisan Show strives to bring in new vendors, as well as old favourites, to give you a wide variety of handcrafted works: presents for the special people on your shopping list, great items to include in gift baskets, and even some special treats for yourself! Gifts include sun-catching stained and fused glass, leather bags and purses, rustic pottery in many forms, scented soaps and scrubs, maple products and gift baskets, folksy painted reclaimed ceramics and containers, local photography in cards and puzzles, canes and walking sticks created from tree branches, beeswax candles and flavoured honey, things knitted and sewn, and repurposed silver-plated jewellery as well as wire wrapped pendants. Delicious cakes, cookies and sweet confections, framed intricate miniature quilts, books for children, and decorative and useful woodworking items are still further examples of what you will find at this popular Almonte Christmas sale. The Lanark Animal Welfare Society will also be taking donations of tinned dog or cat food, loose change, paper towels and more — check their wish list at . As always, admission and parking are free.
Almonte Community Centre Upper Hall,
613.256.4207
www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.ca
www.facebook.com/Christmas-in-the-Valley-Artisan-Show-November
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Rosemary Leach’s 10th annual open studio
10:00am – 4:00pm
Rosemary Leach is an artist based in Almonte Ontario. She will be turning her house into a gallery and opening her studio doors to the public, celebrating having done 10 000 hours of painting and her 10th annual open studio.
About her and her work: Her paintings are about her longing to move to a quieter internal place. She is longing for places and imagery that slows life down. Rosemary paints because she needs to. Her subject matter is warm and celebrates a contemplative mindset. Ideas come to her while chopping onions. Her studio is next to her kitchen, and She is always back and forth. Rosemary will put down her paintbrush, go into the kitchen to chop an onion and return to her work to find the answers are clear: that area needs a brighter white.
Rosemary and her husband author Jacob Berkowitz moved to the Almonte area 19 years ago because they thought this would be a great community in which to raise their kids and pursue their passions. The Almonte community has been hugely supportive of Rosemary over the decades.
Please come out this weekend to see Rosemary’s works of art.
255 William Street,
Almonte, Ontario
613.256.7719
www.rosemaryleach.com
Christmas Pottery Sale
November 5 @ 10:00am- November 6 @ 4:00pm
GET AHEAD OF THE X-MAS RUSH! From mugs, giant bowls and decorative casseroles to sculptures, masks and Celtic décor…Our talented members have come together to present a large and unique selection of quality pottery. All under one roof!
Almonte Potters Guild
95 Bridge St.
613-256-5556
almontepottersguild.com
Light Up The Night Fundraiser Sale
10:00am – 4:00m
Vendors include Light Up The Night hat pre-sales, Cedar Hill Sunday School CHEO fundraiser, Christmas Decorations, Silver Jewellery Imports, handmade signage, and much more.
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St.
Cheerfully Made Holiday Market
10:00am – 4:00pm
40+ vendors; different each day. See website (markets.cheerfullymade.com/maker-profiles) for vendor listings each day, so you can decide which day you want to go (and you know the answer to that question will be “oh I’ll just go both days!”). $2 entry fee and free for 16 and under.
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St.
cheerfullymade.com
Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
A juried selection of crafters and bakers will be presenting their work in a relaxed, friendly and festive atmosphere. The Valley Artisan Show strives to bring in new vendors, as well as old favourites, to give you a wide variety of handcrafted works: presents for the special people on your shopping list, great items to include in gift baskets, and even some special treats for yourself! Gifts include sun-catching stained and fused glass, leather bags and purses, rustic pottery in many forms, scented soaps and scrubs, maple products and gift baskets, folksy painted reclaimed ceramics and containers, local photography in cards and puzzles, canes and walking sticks created from tree branches, beeswax candles and flavoured honey, things knitted and sewn, and repurposed silver-plated jewellery as well as wire wrapped pendants. Delicious cakes, cookies and sweet confections, framed intricate miniature quilts, books for children, and decorative and useful woodworking items are still further examples of what you will find at this popular Almonte Christmas sale. The Lanark Animal Welfare Society will also be taking donations of tinned dog or cat food, loose change, paper towels and more — check their wish list at . As always, admission and parking are free.
Almonte Community Centre Upper Hall,
613.256.4207
www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.ca
www.facebook.com/Christmas-in-the-Valley-Artisan-Show-November
Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: October 28 – 30
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: October 28 – 30
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Almonte Lectures: Social Work
8:00pm
Colleen Lundy, What is social work? A Canadian History. Cost: free; donations accepted.
Almonte United Church
106 Elgin St., Almonte
almontelectures.net
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 29
Zombie Walk for Hunger
10:00am
2km walk to benefit Lanark County Food Bank, Soi Dog Foundation and Country Cat Sanctuary. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item. Registration will take place from 10–10:45am, and the walk will begin at 11am. Register early, as Alliance Coin & Banknote — the Official Bankers of the Apocalypse — will give a Zombuck coin to the first one hundred registrants. There will be a prize awarded to the person who collects the most in pledges, special prizes for the best male, female, and child zombie, and one for the best zombie family (chosen by other participants), plus several other door prizes. Cost: $10
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. Almonte
hgadbois@sympatico.ca
www.facebook.com/almontezombiewalk
Fall Tea & Bazaar
1:00pm – 3:00pm
St. Mary’s Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Almonte is hosting its annual Fall Tea and Bazaar at the Civitan Hall in Almonte. Visit their tearoom and shop for arts and crafts, jewellery, dishes, home-baked goods, and books. Buy raffle tickets and spin the wheel for prizes.
Almonte Civitan Hall
500 Almonte St., Almonte
613-257–8660
Potluck & Talent Show
6:00pm
Bring along your tastiest main course, salad or dessert, and your own dishes and cutlery, so we can avoid the use of disposables. Dinner begins promptly at 6pm and the show begins about 7:30. Admission is free, but of course donations for the upkeep of the hall are always welcome.
Union Hall
1984 Wolf Grove Rd. at Tatlock Rd., Mississippi Mills
camponi@storm.ca
613-256-2277
Almonte in Praise!
7:30pm
Choirs from Almonte churches will perform separately, as well as singing songs together as a massed choir.
Holy Name of Mary Church
134 Bridge St., Almonte
office@holynameofmaryparish.com
613-256-1034
www.holynameofmaryparish.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
Howl’oween Dog Costume Parade
3:30pm
3pm registration. Presented by Silver Poodle.
Gemmill Park Behind Community Ctr
182 Bridge St., Almonte
613-256-3495
Fate of Don Maynard Park has been decided
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
About 35 people attended the Oct. 18 Mississippi Mills council meeting to listen in on the fate of Don Maynard Park in Almonte. Three bylaw officers guarded the door to the council chambers as the gallery seats were full and the lively audience spilled out into the lobby.
After an hour and a half of vibrant debate, council voted to approve and proceed with option three regarding the sale of Don Maynard Park and Block 42 in Almonte — retaining some of the park and selling off the rest.
In January, council passed the resolution to identify Gemmill Park as a legacy project to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. This includes the addition of a new play structure, skate park, splash pad, disc golf course, washroom, change room and accessible pathway at a total cost of approximately $853,000.
In the summer, council authorized that Don Maynard Park be offered for sale with the funds being reinvested to the Gemmill Park legacy project.
Many residents of Mississippi Mills objected to the possible sale of Don Maynard Park because it is named after late Almonte teacher Don Maynard who taught at an Almonte high school for more than 30 years. Parents were upset because Holy Name of Mary School uses a chunk of the land as a student playground.
Three petitions were created with a total of about 1,350 submissions, said Councillor Alex Gillis.
After contemplating the input from the public, council decided that option three is the best compromise.
Option three states that a portion of Don Maynard Park and Block 42, which is currently used by Holy Name of Mary School, will be retained as parkland. “We were surprised to learn that we actually own that lot,” said Chair John Edwards. Holy Name of Mary School has been using Block 42 as part of their playground lot for years even though they do not own it.
Option three means Don Maynard Park will be reconfigured and unused land will be sold, said Edwards. This means the park will be reoriented with a proper entrance to the parkland, and a possibility of adding benches, which residents could propose to council, Edwards says.
The remaining land that is not used to reconfigure Don Maynard Park will be offered for sale. The cash will be reinvested to pay for the changes to Gemmill Park.
It is unknown at this point how much revenue would be generated from the sale of the land.
Under option three, the Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario could decide whether or not it wants to purchase the remaining portion of Block 42. Council said the school board currently refused to participate in discussion with council, which many councillors called “disappointing” and a “wasted opportunity.”
Councillor’s expressed that they contemplated their individual opinions for a long time before the meeting even began. These opinions were shared during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Councillor Alex Gillis called option three “cruel,” saying he thinks it’s dishonest to the public. “I think it’s like saying, ‘We’ll pretend to include you,’ and then we’re just going to go ahead and sell a lot of the park,” he said. The gallery applauded him.
Councillor Val Wilkinson called herself a tree-hugger and said she was unhappy with the idea of selling Don Maynard Park when the proposal first came forward, but has since changed her mind.
“When it comes down to it, this is a compromise that will help both projects,” Wilkinson said, referring to the Don Maynard Park reconfiguration and the Gemmill Park legacy project. “I think we should go forward with number three and make the very best plan we can,” Wilkinson said.
“My heart goes out to everybody who put in the time,” said Councillor Paul Watters. “I feel that we should move on to tackle some other issues now,” he added.
“I’m completely amazed the depth and quality of the input we heard from the public,” said Mayor Shawn McLaughlin. “Everything was heard eloquently and clearly, and we’ve come to this [decision] because of public interest,” he said.
“We all have one thing in common here in this room – we all want the best for our community,” Councillor Christa Lowry said.
Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: October 14 – 16
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: October 14 – 16
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 15
4th Annual Mill Workers’ Reunion
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Did you or a family member work in one of the textile mills along the Mississippi River? Did you have a job there as a summer student? If so, we hope you’ll come share your memories with others at the 4th Annual Mill Workers’ event to be held at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. It doesn’t matter at which mill you or a family member worked. We’d love to have you join us! At the reunion, learn about the proposed extension to the Almonte Riverwalk and the mill workers’ staircase… get a sneak preview of the contents of the 1880 time capsule recently found at the former Rosamond No.1 Mill (now Millfall Condominiums). This year’s event will also feature Celtic and valley tunes by Ron Caron and the Barrhaven Fiddleheads along with delicious refreshments. Enjoy chatting with other former workers or their families and sharing reminiscences of earlier times. Please bring along any photos or artifacts to share.
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St. E., Almonte
Call 613 256-3754 for further information.
mvtm.ca/?event=4th-annual-mill-workers-reunion&event_date=2016-10-15
curator@mvtm.ca
AiC: Piano Chameleons w/Oliver Jones at Almonte Old Town Hall
7:30pm
Almonte in Concert’s first concert of the 2016-17 season. Two pianos clash, speak, and complete each other in a fusion of classical and jazz music with the electrifying duo-duel of Matt Herskowitz and John Roney. Jazz legend Oliver Jones, who embarks on his ultimate farewell tour, joins them as their special guest. Tickets available online, by mail, at Mill Street Books, at door (if available) $30/$15; series available.
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St., Almonte
almonteinconcert.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
Meet the Artists: Marney McDiarmid/Jacob Rolfe at General Fine Craft, Art & Design
1:00am – 3:00pm
From Oct 4 to Nov 13, the gallery will be featuring the hand-built ceramics of Marney McDiarmid, and Jacob Rolfe’s silkscreen prints. Marney lives, and maintains an active studio and teaching practice, in Kingston, Ontario. She’s been working with clay since the mid-1990s and is largely self-taught. Jacob is a Nova Scotia-based artist well known for his illustrative prints that depict some of life’s important issues like literacy, the environment, organic farming, dreams and cats.
General Fine Craft, Art & Design
63 Mill St., Almonte
613-461-3463
generalfinecraft.com
Grand Opening/Meet the Artist at Sivarulrasa Studio & Gallery
2:00am – 5:00pm
New location. ‘Coming up for Air’ — a solo exhibition of fifteen breathtaking oil paintings by Toronto-based artist Mary Wong. Mary uses abstractions of the natural landscape to explore psychological and emotional states. Turbulent skies, water gushing over rocks, and intense sunsets all serve as metaphors for the beauty and turmoil of the human experience. Be there at 2pm to see Mississippi Mills Mayor Shaun McLaughlin cut the ribbon to officially open the new gallery space.
Sivarulrasa Studio & Gallery
34 Mill St., Almonte
info@sivarulrasa.com
613-293-2492
sivarulrasa.com
Book Launch: Kathy Sadler at Mill Street Books
3:00am – 5:00pm
Lost Your Car Keys is a collection of whimsical stories about lost keys, written to raise awareness and serve as a reminder to keep keys out of the hands of impaired drivers. This book is a tribute to her daughter, who tragically died in a hit and run alcohol-related crash. Proceeds to MADD & Cdn Diabetes Association.
Mill Street Books
52 Mill St., Almonte
613-256-9090
millstreetbooks.com
Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: October 7 – 10
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: October 7 – 10
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 8
Fire Department Open House
10:00am – 2:00pm
Fire Prevention Week come out and meet Sparky the fire dog and meet the firefighters. There will be a fire truck display, Sparky’s craft table, fire safety activities, junior firefighter obstacle course, fire hose target and a barbecue lunch. Free admission.
Mississippi Mills Fire Department, Fire Station #1
478 Almonte St, Almonte
millstonenews.com/2016/09/fire-department-open-house-october-8.html
Crown and Pumpkin
10:00am – 5:00pm
Over 45 artists/artisans at 19 stops. Their array of artists has grown with the addition of a paper relief artist, new glass artists, fibre artists, and printmakers, on top of the already impressive line-up of painters, jewellers, photographers, heritage farmers, potters, and décor upcyclers, as well as a pewterer, soapmaker, weaver, animal portraitist, milliner, book illustrator, maker of natural skin products, and Korean paper crafter.
Fluid coffee, Hummingbird chocolate, SweetCheeks gluten-free/vegan baking and maple syrup are also on the tour.
For more information contact Barbara Mullally: 613-256-3647
Crownandpumkin.com
Meet the Artist:Penny Rugs
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Penny rugs emerged in the mid-nineteenth century when thrifty homemakers used wool scraps from old clothing to create decorative table toppers, seat covers and rugs. The wool was boiled in water and, when dry, the felted wool was cut using coins as templates — hence the name. These were then stitched onto a cloth backing and embellished with embroidery. A penny would often be sewn in for luck.
Come and discover these wonderful pieces of folk art in Danielle Potvin’s exhibition “A Penny Rug”, which runs from October 4 to December 10 at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St. E, Almonte
info@mvtm.ca
mvtm.ca
613-256-3754
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Crown and Pumpkin
10:00am – 5:00pm
Over 45 artists/artisans at 19 stops. Their array of artists has grown with the addition of a paper relief artist, new glass artists, fibre artists, and printmakers, on top of the already impressive line-up of painters, jewellers, photographers, heritage farmers, potters, and décor upcyclers, as well as a pewterer, soapmaker, weaver, animal portraitist, milliner, book illustrator, maker of natural skin products, and Korean paper crafter.
Fluid coffee, Hummingbird chocolate, SweetCheeks gluten-free/vegan baking and maple syrup are also on the tour.
For more information contact Barbara Mullally: 613-256-3647
Crownandpumkin.com
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
Crown and Pumpkin
10:00am – 5:00pm
Over 45 artists/artisans at 19 stops. Their array of artists has grown with the addition of a paper relief artist, new glass artists, fibre artists, and printmakers, on top of the already impressive line-up of painters, jewellers, photographers, heritage farmers, potters, and décor upcyclers, as well as a pewterer, soapmaker, weaver, animal portraitist, milliner, book illustrator, maker of natural skin products, and Korean paper crafter.
Fluid coffee, Hummingbird chocolate, SweetCheeks gluten-free/vegan baking and maple syrup are also on the tour.
For more information contact Barbara Mullally: 613-256-3647
Crownandpumkin.com
MVCA looks for floodplain mapping update for lower Mississippi River
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
The federal Government designated $200 million over five years to establish the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP). This program addresses rising flood risks and costs by identifying and mapping areas that are highly susceptible to flooding. These designated floodplains are subject to develop restrictions in order to minimize flood damage should a flood occur.
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MCVA) submitted an application to the NDMP to update the floodplain mapping for the lower Mississippi River, including Cody Creek, Indian River and Clayton/Taylor Lake, on Sept. 16.
Councillor Alex Gillis discussed the application process and future plans at the Oct. 4 Mississippi Mills council meeting in Almonte.
Only provincial and territorial governments are eligible to apply to the federal government under the NDMP but provinces and territories can partner with other organizations like MVCA to apply.
Cumming-Cockburn and Associates completed previous flood plain mapping of Mississippi Valley in 1984. “It’s time to get it updated,” said Councillor Gillis, during his MVCA committee report to council. Gillis is on the board of directors for MVCA.
If approved, the federal government could fund up to 50 per cent of the costs of flood mitigation for the lower Mississippi River.
Hot update coming for Mill of Kintail Museum and gatehouse
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
Councillor Alex Gillis said the heating equipment at the Mill of Kintail Museum and gatehouse at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area in Almonte will be replaced because it is outdated and not to code. Councillor Gillis presented this information to Mississippi Mills council on Oct. 4, 2016 in his Mississippi Valley Conservation committee report. Gillis is on the board of directors for Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA).
WO Stinson & Son, a new fuel supplier for the Mill of Kintail, found substantial issues with the age of the equipment and noted code changes since the last furnace installation.
MVCA Board of Directors approved $25,000 to replace the heating systems at the Mill of Kintail Museum and Gatehouse. The new system will be propane to replace the existing oil and electric furnaces.
Pakenham water still a problem
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
Sherryl Smith, from the Bridging Generations Organizing Committee, asked Mississippi Mills council to address the issues of water and sewage in Pakenham Village at the Oct.4 meeting.
Bridging Communities is a community group focused on sustaining Pakenham as a vibrant community that is an asset to Mississippi Mills.
“Pakenham attracts so many people to Mississippi Mills, but our systems are dated and it’s affecting the residents and the price of our properties,” Smith said.
People in Pakenham are drinking bottled water and emptying their septic tanks three or four times per year, Smith said. “We want Pakenham to be a sustainable community – but we need the support of the township to make that happen,” she told council.
At the end of the day it boils down to money.
Smith asks that Mississippi Mills funds the testing of 100 per cent of wells in Pakenham and that the municipality conducts a septic study to assess the issues and educate residents. She said testing of this calibre would cost about $100 per household.
Councillor Alex Gillis asked if Pakenham residents were willing to switch to a small water system rather than individual wells but Smith said residents probably don’t have the money to complete such a big job.
Building infrastructure of that size could cost $30,000, Gillis said.
Mississippi Mills council did not make a decision at the Oct. 4 meeting.
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Breakfast with Soul at Lilly White’s
8:00am – 10:00am
Last Friday of every month. Breaking bread as a spiritual community to nourish mind, body & spirit.
Lilly White’s
43 Johanna St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
613-292-3292
Fort McMurray Fundraiser at Almonte Community Centre
8:00pm
For most of us, watching the devastation that happened in Alberta was something short of a horror movie. For some though, it was their reality. A reality that will take a long time to recover from – emotionally and financially. As always, our local musicians have banded together to help. Join us for an evening of exceptional music in efforts to help raise some money to help with their journey.
As always, Valley Heritage Radio is on hand to help their community. Thank you Jason Marshall, Christa Pare and Mike Cloutier for MCing. I think we can squeeze a song out of Mike and Christa with Jason on Kazoo! Amazing talents from Jamie and Jeff McMunn, Arleen Quinn, Unwound, Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Famers, Dale Ducharme, Mike Hamelin, Rodger Coulombe and Brian Ostrom. Doug and Pam Champagne, George Allen Chenier SR, Johnny and Jack Spinks, Maureen Young, Chris Metcalfe, Marc Gossett, Theresa Bennet Scott, Gord Barnes, and Cooper Street.
You don’t want to miss this show! $10 per person, with all proceeds going to help!
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Mississippi Mills Vintage Bicycle Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month, Causeway and Right Bike will be hosting the 1st annual Vintage Bicycle Show at the Almonte & District Arena. Everyone is welcome to take a look at the wide variety of vintage bicycles from collectors from around the region. Exhibits will range from bikes from the 1890s to classic European and North American racers of the 1900s.
Advanced Tickets are on sale for $10 in Ottawa and Almonte at the following locations:
– Causeway
– Cycle Salvation
– Right Bike
– Mill Street Books
– Baker Bobs
At the Door: $15
With the donation of an adult bike: $5
182 Bridge St, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0
Strawberry Social 2016
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Annual Strawberry Social is back and better than ever! Join us for strawberry shortcake at the North Lanark Regional Museum in Appleton.
For a special treat, celebrate Mississippi Mills’ Bicycle Month by joining the Mayor of Mississippi Mills, Shaun McLaughlin, and the Mayor of Carleton Place, Louis Antonakos, in a bicycle ride to the Museum! The Mayors will leave their respective Town Halls at 1:00 pm and arrive for our first serving of shortcake at 1:30 pm.
The Social is one of the largest fundraising events the Museum hosts, drawing visitors from as far as Ottawa to enjoy an afternoon of shortcake made with locally grown strawberries and topped with fresh whipped cream. Featuring live music courtesy of the Perth Citizens’ Band, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!
While you’re here, make sure to visit our summer exhibition, Flair for Fashion, which explores turn of the century fashion in Lanark County. Stunning wedding dresses and men’s wool bathing suits are just a few of the never-before-exhibited items that are on display.
647 River Road Appleton ON
www.northlanarkregionalmuseum.com
For more information call 613-257-8503 or email appletonmuseum@hotmail.com
Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame at Almonte Old Town Hall
5:00pm
Film about the Montreal-based, Italian-born speed racer and bicycle frame maker who manufactured a record number of frames in his lifetime. The director, Tony Girardin, will also be on hand for a Q and A following the film.
Cost $12
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
12:00pm (noon) – 5:00pm
Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens White Lake, ON
12:00 – Opening Ceremony & singing of O Canada led by John Yakabuski,
Welcome to the event by MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor Tom Peckett, chair Boyd MacLaren
12:15 Arnprior MacNab Pipes & Drums sponsored by the Township of McNab/Braeside
12:45 – Campbell School of Highland Dance
1:05 – Massed Pipe Bands Tribute to Bob and Jim by Mackie McLaren Special songs held dear by Bob & Jim sung by cAPS lOCK First Massed Band sponsored by Reid Bros. Arnprior
1:40 – cAPS LOCK quartet sponsored by Pinnacle Animal Hospital
2:00 – Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums sponsored by Renfrew Chrysler
2:40 – TheOtherKrow
3:00 – Kemptville Legion Pipes & Drums sponsored by Doug Fleming, Melcher Heating and Cooling & Boyce Funeral Home
3:30 – TheOtherKrow
3:50 – Bytown Celtic Heritage Society Pipes & Drums
78th Fraser Highlanders Fort Glengarry Garrison, Black Powder Musket Squad sponsored by Braeburn Estates
4:30 – TheOtherKrow
4:50 – Closing Massed Pipe Bands
Almonte Farmers’ Market
8:30am – 12:30pm
Library Grounds, Almonte
For more information find us on Facebook or visit our website
www.almontefarmersmarket.ca
Mississippi Mills Celebrates Fifth Year of Relay for Life
By Page Taylor – Mississippi Mills
Donna Telford knows just how common it is to live a life affected by cancer. In 2011, after having lost her sister to colon cancer, it was her family who brought the Relay for Life baton to the Almonte area. And on June 3, Telford’s team, For the Love of Dido (in memory of her sister), walked the track at Gemmill Park, commemorating the fifth year of the Mississippi Mills Relay for Life. Telford said that a milestone such as that can be bittersweet, but ultimately, something to be celebrated.
“The first year,” reminisced Telford. “We had a goal of $30,000. The money we ended up raising was $112,000…There were some tears, but there was also laughter and friendship and support. And that’s what Relay is all about.”
When asked about the total funds raised for cancer research, Julie Munroe, event operator for Mississippi Mills Relay for Life and member of “Team Leadership,” spoke about the ambitious aim of $500,000 in five years. “Our goal was, and still is, to raise a half a million dollars – which I know is a bit of a stretch, but we are almost there. The theme is birthdays,” she added, gesturing to the balloons attached to almost every team’s tent. “Because it’s a celebration.”
Sixteen teams were participating in the relay, 10 of which had raised over $1,000 this year alone; Helping Hands, Mississippi Mermaids, SMAC ARMY and Mardi Gras Mommas, in addition to Team Leadership and For the Love of Dido, all hold a spot on the leaderboard. Most teams have returned from previous years.
In a closing statement before the survivor lap, where cancer survivors walk the track lined with white paper bag luminaries, Telford brought it back to where it all began – with family. “I Relay in memory of two of the most courageous women I know, my sister, Dianne, and my mom,” Telford said, voice cracking with emotion. Her mother, Nora, participated in Almonte’s first Relay while battling lymphoma. “I Relay so someday, we don’t have to do this anymore.”
For more information on how to participate in the next Relay for Life event in your town, visit the Canadian Cancer Society’s website, www.cancer.ca, or call 1-866-786-3934 toll free.
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Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: November 4 – 6
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: November 4 – 6
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Meet the Artist: Jack Martin
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Jack Martin’s first-ever art show and his paintings will hang for the month. The following is a lovely piece written by Jack’s daughter, Deirdre McKennirey: “My father’s art studio was always a place of magic and wonder — one we were not supposed to enter. As young girls, we would stand in the doorway and eye the stacks of canvasses, deer racks, rabbit skins, tons of clipped and ragged magazine articles, rocks, cars he’d modelled from Plasticine, the occasional pin-up, military books — anything that caught his fancy. Lots of paints — tubes and brushes in all colours and sizes. “For me, the power of a painting lies in its transportive qualities. My favourite painting of his hangs in our living room where — without fail — it draws people in. Visitors comment on the painting often — on its serene quality, its beauty and sense of place. Then they continue: they talk of how it makes them feel, where the image takes their thoughts… That is the energy of a good painting. It takes you places.”
Carriageway Studios
65 Mill St.
613-624-5104
Rosemary Leach’s 10th annual open studio
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Rosemary Leach is an artist based in Almonte Ontario. She will be turning her house into a gallery and opening her studio doors to the public, celebrating having done 10 000 hours of painting and her 10th annual open studio.
About her and her work: Her paintings are about her longing to move to a quieter internal place. She is longing for places and imagery that slows life down. Rosemary paints because she needs to. Her subject matter is warm and celebrates a contemplative mindset. Ideas come to her while chopping onions. Her studio is next to her kitchen, and She is always back and forth. Rosemary will put down her paintbrush, go into the kitchen to chop an onion and return to her work to find the answers are clear: that area needs a brighter white.
Rosemary and her husband author Jacob Berkowitz moved to the Almonte area 19 years ago because they thought this would be a great community in which to raise their kids and pursue their passions. The Almonte community has been hugely supportive of Rosemary over the decades.
Please come out this weekend to see Rosemary’s works of art.
255 William Street,
Almonte, Ontario
613.256.7719
www.rosemaryleach.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Rosemary Leach’s 10th annual open studio
10:00am – 4:00pm
Rosemary Leach is an artist based in Almonte Ontario. She will be turning her house into a gallery and opening her studio doors to the public, celebrating having done 10 000 hours of painting and her 10th annual open studio.
About her and her work: Her paintings are about her longing to move to a quieter internal place. She is longing for places and imagery that slows life down. Rosemary paints because she needs to. Her subject matter is warm and celebrates a contemplative mindset. Ideas come to her while chopping onions. Her studio is next to her kitchen, and She is always back and forth. Rosemary will put down her paintbrush, go into the kitchen to chop an onion and return to her work to find the answers are clear: that area needs a brighter white.
Rosemary and her husband author Jacob Berkowitz moved to the Almonte area 19 years ago because they thought this would be a great community in which to raise their kids and pursue their passions. The Almonte community has been hugely supportive of Rosemary over the decades.
Please come out this weekend to see Rosemary’s works of art.
255 William Street,
Almonte, Ontario
613.256.7719
www.rosemaryleach.com
Christmas Pottery Sale
November 5 @ 10:00am- November 6 @ 4:00pm
GET AHEAD OF THE X-MAS RUSH! From mugs, giant bowls and decorative casseroles to sculptures, masks and Celtic décor…Our talented members have come together to present a large and unique selection of quality pottery. All under one roof!
Almonte Potters Guild
95 Bridge St.
613-256-5556
almontepottersguild.com
Light Up The Night Fundraiser Sale
10:00am – 4:00m
Vendors include Light Up The Night hat pre-sales, Cedar Hill Sunday School CHEO fundraiser, Christmas Decorations, Silver Jewellery Imports, handmade signage, and much more.
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St.
Cheerfully Made Holiday Market
10:00am – 4:00pm
40+ vendors; different each day. See website (markets.cheerfullymade.com/maker-profiles) for vendor listings each day, so you can decide which day you want to go (and you know the answer to that question will be “oh I’ll just go both days!”). $2 entry fee and free for 16 and under.
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St.
cheerfullymade.com
Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
A juried selection of crafters and bakers will be presenting their work in a relaxed, friendly and festive atmosphere. The Valley Artisan Show strives to bring in new vendors, as well as old favourites, to give you a wide variety of handcrafted works: presents for the special people on your shopping list, great items to include in gift baskets, and even some special treats for yourself! Gifts include sun-catching stained and fused glass, leather bags and purses, rustic pottery in many forms, scented soaps and scrubs, maple products and gift baskets, folksy painted reclaimed ceramics and containers, local photography in cards and puzzles, canes and walking sticks created from tree branches, beeswax candles and flavoured honey, things knitted and sewn, and repurposed silver-plated jewellery as well as wire wrapped pendants. Delicious cakes, cookies and sweet confections, framed intricate miniature quilts, books for children, and decorative and useful woodworking items are still further examples of what you will find at this popular Almonte Christmas sale. The Lanark Animal Welfare Society will also be taking donations of tinned dog or cat food, loose change, paper towels and more — check their wish list at . As always, admission and parking are free.
Almonte Community Centre Upper Hall,
613.256.4207
www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.ca
www.facebook.com/Christmas-in-the-Valley-Artisan-Show-November
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6
Rosemary Leach’s 10th annual open studio
10:00am – 4:00pm
Rosemary Leach is an artist based in Almonte Ontario. She will be turning her house into a gallery and opening her studio doors to the public, celebrating having done 10 000 hours of painting and her 10th annual open studio.
About her and her work: Her paintings are about her longing to move to a quieter internal place. She is longing for places and imagery that slows life down. Rosemary paints because she needs to. Her subject matter is warm and celebrates a contemplative mindset. Ideas come to her while chopping onions. Her studio is next to her kitchen, and She is always back and forth. Rosemary will put down her paintbrush, go into the kitchen to chop an onion and return to her work to find the answers are clear: that area needs a brighter white.
Rosemary and her husband author Jacob Berkowitz moved to the Almonte area 19 years ago because they thought this would be a great community in which to raise their kids and pursue their passions. The Almonte community has been hugely supportive of Rosemary over the decades.
Please come out this weekend to see Rosemary’s works of art.
255 William Street,
Almonte, Ontario
613.256.7719
www.rosemaryleach.com
Christmas Pottery Sale
November 5 @ 10:00am- November 6 @ 4:00pm
GET AHEAD OF THE X-MAS RUSH! From mugs, giant bowls and decorative casseroles to sculptures, masks and Celtic décor…Our talented members have come together to present a large and unique selection of quality pottery. All under one roof!
Almonte Potters Guild
95 Bridge St.
613-256-5556
almontepottersguild.com
Light Up The Night Fundraiser Sale
10:00am – 4:00m
Vendors include Light Up The Night hat pre-sales, Cedar Hill Sunday School CHEO fundraiser, Christmas Decorations, Silver Jewellery Imports, handmade signage, and much more.
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St.
Cheerfully Made Holiday Market
10:00am – 4:00pm
40+ vendors; different each day. See website (markets.cheerfullymade.com/maker-profiles) for vendor listings each day, so you can decide which day you want to go (and you know the answer to that question will be “oh I’ll just go both days!”). $2 entry fee and free for 16 and under.
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St.
cheerfullymade.com
Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
A juried selection of crafters and bakers will be presenting their work in a relaxed, friendly and festive atmosphere. The Valley Artisan Show strives to bring in new vendors, as well as old favourites, to give you a wide variety of handcrafted works: presents for the special people on your shopping list, great items to include in gift baskets, and even some special treats for yourself! Gifts include sun-catching stained and fused glass, leather bags and purses, rustic pottery in many forms, scented soaps and scrubs, maple products and gift baskets, folksy painted reclaimed ceramics and containers, local photography in cards and puzzles, canes and walking sticks created from tree branches, beeswax candles and flavoured honey, things knitted and sewn, and repurposed silver-plated jewellery as well as wire wrapped pendants. Delicious cakes, cookies and sweet confections, framed intricate miniature quilts, books for children, and decorative and useful woodworking items are still further examples of what you will find at this popular Almonte Christmas sale. The Lanark Animal Welfare Society will also be taking donations of tinned dog or cat food, loose change, paper towels and more — check their wish list at . As always, admission and parking are free.
Almonte Community Centre Upper Hall,
613.256.4207
www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.ca
www.facebook.com/Christmas-in-the-Valley-Artisan-Show-November
Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: October 28 – 30
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: October 28 – 30
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Almonte Lectures: Social Work
8:00pm
Colleen Lundy, What is social work? A Canadian History. Cost: free; donations accepted.
Almonte United Church
106 Elgin St., Almonte
almontelectures.net
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 29
Zombie Walk for Hunger
10:00am
2km walk to benefit Lanark County Food Bank, Soi Dog Foundation and Country Cat Sanctuary. Participants are asked to bring a nonperishable food item. Registration will take place from 10–10:45am, and the walk will begin at 11am. Register early, as Alliance Coin & Banknote — the Official Bankers of the Apocalypse — will give a Zombuck coin to the first one hundred registrants. There will be a prize awarded to the person who collects the most in pledges, special prizes for the best male, female, and child zombie, and one for the best zombie family (chosen by other participants), plus several other door prizes. Cost: $10
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. Almonte
hgadbois@sympatico.ca
www.facebook.com/almontezombiewalk
Fall Tea & Bazaar
1:00pm – 3:00pm
St. Mary’s Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Almonte is hosting its annual Fall Tea and Bazaar at the Civitan Hall in Almonte. Visit their tearoom and shop for arts and crafts, jewellery, dishes, home-baked goods, and books. Buy raffle tickets and spin the wheel for prizes.
Almonte Civitan Hall
500 Almonte St., Almonte
613-257–8660
Potluck & Talent Show
6:00pm
Bring along your tastiest main course, salad or dessert, and your own dishes and cutlery, so we can avoid the use of disposables. Dinner begins promptly at 6pm and the show begins about 7:30. Admission is free, but of course donations for the upkeep of the hall are always welcome.
Union Hall
1984 Wolf Grove Rd. at Tatlock Rd., Mississippi Mills
camponi@storm.ca
613-256-2277
Almonte in Praise!
7:30pm
Choirs from Almonte churches will perform separately, as well as singing songs together as a massed choir.
Holy Name of Mary Church
134 Bridge St., Almonte
office@holynameofmaryparish.com
613-256-1034
www.holynameofmaryparish.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
Howl’oween Dog Costume Parade
3:30pm
3pm registration. Presented by Silver Poodle.
Gemmill Park Behind Community Ctr
182 Bridge St., Almonte
613-256-3495
Fate of Don Maynard Park has been decided
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
About 35 people attended the Oct. 18 Mississippi Mills council meeting to listen in on the fate of Don Maynard Park in Almonte. Three bylaw officers guarded the door to the council chambers as the gallery seats were full and the lively audience spilled out into the lobby.
After an hour and a half of vibrant debate, council voted to approve and proceed with option three regarding the sale of Don Maynard Park and Block 42 in Almonte — retaining some of the park and selling off the rest.
In January, council passed the resolution to identify Gemmill Park as a legacy project to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. This includes the addition of a new play structure, skate park, splash pad, disc golf course, washroom, change room and accessible pathway at a total cost of approximately $853,000.
In the summer, council authorized that Don Maynard Park be offered for sale with the funds being reinvested to the Gemmill Park legacy project.
Many residents of Mississippi Mills objected to the possible sale of Don Maynard Park because it is named after late Almonte teacher Don Maynard who taught at an Almonte high school for more than 30 years. Parents were upset because Holy Name of Mary School uses a chunk of the land as a student playground.
Three petitions were created with a total of about 1,350 submissions, said Councillor Alex Gillis.
After contemplating the input from the public, council decided that option three is the best compromise.
Option three states that a portion of Don Maynard Park and Block 42, which is currently used by Holy Name of Mary School, will be retained as parkland. “We were surprised to learn that we actually own that lot,” said Chair John Edwards. Holy Name of Mary School has been using Block 42 as part of their playground lot for years even though they do not own it.
Option three means Don Maynard Park will be reconfigured and unused land will be sold, said Edwards. This means the park will be reoriented with a proper entrance to the parkland, and a possibility of adding benches, which residents could propose to council, Edwards says.
The remaining land that is not used to reconfigure Don Maynard Park will be offered for sale. The cash will be reinvested to pay for the changes to Gemmill Park.
It is unknown at this point how much revenue would be generated from the sale of the land.
Under option three, the Catholic School Board of Eastern Ontario could decide whether or not it wants to purchase the remaining portion of Block 42. Council said the school board currently refused to participate in discussion with council, which many councillors called “disappointing” and a “wasted opportunity.”
Councillor’s expressed that they contemplated their individual opinions for a long time before the meeting even began. These opinions were shared during the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Councillor Alex Gillis called option three “cruel,” saying he thinks it’s dishonest to the public. “I think it’s like saying, ‘We’ll pretend to include you,’ and then we’re just going to go ahead and sell a lot of the park,” he said. The gallery applauded him.
Councillor Val Wilkinson called herself a tree-hugger and said she was unhappy with the idea of selling Don Maynard Park when the proposal first came forward, but has since changed her mind.
“When it comes down to it, this is a compromise that will help both projects,” Wilkinson said, referring to the Don Maynard Park reconfiguration and the Gemmill Park legacy project. “I think we should go forward with number three and make the very best plan we can,” Wilkinson said.
“My heart goes out to everybody who put in the time,” said Councillor Paul Watters. “I feel that we should move on to tackle some other issues now,” he added.
“I’m completely amazed the depth and quality of the input we heard from the public,” said Mayor Shawn McLaughlin. “Everything was heard eloquently and clearly, and we’ve come to this [decision] because of public interest,” he said.
“We all have one thing in common here in this room – we all want the best for our community,” Councillor Christa Lowry said.
Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: October 14 – 16
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: October 14 – 16
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 15
4th Annual Mill Workers’ Reunion
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Did you or a family member work in one of the textile mills along the Mississippi River? Did you have a job there as a summer student? If so, we hope you’ll come share your memories with others at the 4th Annual Mill Workers’ event to be held at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. It doesn’t matter at which mill you or a family member worked. We’d love to have you join us! At the reunion, learn about the proposed extension to the Almonte Riverwalk and the mill workers’ staircase… get a sneak preview of the contents of the 1880 time capsule recently found at the former Rosamond No.1 Mill (now Millfall Condominiums). This year’s event will also feature Celtic and valley tunes by Ron Caron and the Barrhaven Fiddleheads along with delicious refreshments. Enjoy chatting with other former workers or their families and sharing reminiscences of earlier times. Please bring along any photos or artifacts to share.
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St. E., Almonte
Call 613 256-3754 for further information.
mvtm.ca/?event=4th-annual-mill-workers-reunion&event_date=2016-10-15
curator@mvtm.ca
AiC: Piano Chameleons w/Oliver Jones at Almonte Old Town Hall
7:30pm
Almonte in Concert’s first concert of the 2016-17 season. Two pianos clash, speak, and complete each other in a fusion of classical and jazz music with the electrifying duo-duel of Matt Herskowitz and John Roney. Jazz legend Oliver Jones, who embarks on his ultimate farewell tour, joins them as their special guest. Tickets available online, by mail, at Mill Street Books, at door (if available) $30/$15; series available.
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St., Almonte
almonteinconcert.com
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
Meet the Artists: Marney McDiarmid/Jacob Rolfe at General Fine Craft, Art & Design
1:00am – 3:00pm
From Oct 4 to Nov 13, the gallery will be featuring the hand-built ceramics of Marney McDiarmid, and Jacob Rolfe’s silkscreen prints. Marney lives, and maintains an active studio and teaching practice, in Kingston, Ontario. She’s been working with clay since the mid-1990s and is largely self-taught. Jacob is a Nova Scotia-based artist well known for his illustrative prints that depict some of life’s important issues like literacy, the environment, organic farming, dreams and cats.
General Fine Craft, Art & Design
63 Mill St., Almonte
613-461-3463
generalfinecraft.com
Grand Opening/Meet the Artist at Sivarulrasa Studio & Gallery
2:00am – 5:00pm
New location. ‘Coming up for Air’ — a solo exhibition of fifteen breathtaking oil paintings by Toronto-based artist Mary Wong. Mary uses abstractions of the natural landscape to explore psychological and emotional states. Turbulent skies, water gushing over rocks, and intense sunsets all serve as metaphors for the beauty and turmoil of the human experience. Be there at 2pm to see Mississippi Mills Mayor Shaun McLaughlin cut the ribbon to officially open the new gallery space.
Sivarulrasa Studio & Gallery
34 Mill St., Almonte
info@sivarulrasa.com
613-293-2492
sivarulrasa.com
Book Launch: Kathy Sadler at Mill Street Books
3:00am – 5:00pm
Lost Your Car Keys is a collection of whimsical stories about lost keys, written to raise awareness and serve as a reminder to keep keys out of the hands of impaired drivers. This book is a tribute to her daughter, who tragically died in a hit and run alcohol-related crash. Proceeds to MADD & Cdn Diabetes Association.
Mill Street Books
52 Mill St., Almonte
613-256-9090
millstreetbooks.com
Almonte & Mississippi Mills weekend guide: October 7 – 10
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: October 7 – 10
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
SATURDAY,OCTOBER 8
Fire Department Open House
10:00am – 2:00pm
Fire Prevention Week come out and meet Sparky the fire dog and meet the firefighters. There will be a fire truck display, Sparky’s craft table, fire safety activities, junior firefighter obstacle course, fire hose target and a barbecue lunch. Free admission.
Mississippi Mills Fire Department, Fire Station #1
478 Almonte St, Almonte
millstonenews.com/2016/09/fire-department-open-house-october-8.html
Crown and Pumpkin
10:00am – 5:00pm
Over 45 artists/artisans at 19 stops. Their array of artists has grown with the addition of a paper relief artist, new glass artists, fibre artists, and printmakers, on top of the already impressive line-up of painters, jewellers, photographers, heritage farmers, potters, and décor upcyclers, as well as a pewterer, soapmaker, weaver, animal portraitist, milliner, book illustrator, maker of natural skin products, and Korean paper crafter.
Fluid coffee, Hummingbird chocolate, SweetCheeks gluten-free/vegan baking and maple syrup are also on the tour.
For more information contact Barbara Mullally: 613-256-3647
Crownandpumkin.com
Meet the Artist:Penny Rugs
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Penny rugs emerged in the mid-nineteenth century when thrifty homemakers used wool scraps from old clothing to create decorative table toppers, seat covers and rugs. The wool was boiled in water and, when dry, the felted wool was cut using coins as templates — hence the name. These were then stitched onto a cloth backing and embellished with embroidery. A penny would often be sewn in for luck.
Come and discover these wonderful pieces of folk art in Danielle Potvin’s exhibition “A Penny Rug”, which runs from October 4 to December 10 at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum.
Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond St. E, Almonte
info@mvtm.ca
mvtm.ca
613-256-3754
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Crown and Pumpkin
10:00am – 5:00pm
Over 45 artists/artisans at 19 stops. Their array of artists has grown with the addition of a paper relief artist, new glass artists, fibre artists, and printmakers, on top of the already impressive line-up of painters, jewellers, photographers, heritage farmers, potters, and décor upcyclers, as well as a pewterer, soapmaker, weaver, animal portraitist, milliner, book illustrator, maker of natural skin products, and Korean paper crafter.
Fluid coffee, Hummingbird chocolate, SweetCheeks gluten-free/vegan baking and maple syrup are also on the tour.
For more information contact Barbara Mullally: 613-256-3647
Crownandpumkin.com
MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
Crown and Pumpkin
10:00am – 5:00pm
Over 45 artists/artisans at 19 stops. Their array of artists has grown with the addition of a paper relief artist, new glass artists, fibre artists, and printmakers, on top of the already impressive line-up of painters, jewellers, photographers, heritage farmers, potters, and décor upcyclers, as well as a pewterer, soapmaker, weaver, animal portraitist, milliner, book illustrator, maker of natural skin products, and Korean paper crafter.
Fluid coffee, Hummingbird chocolate, SweetCheeks gluten-free/vegan baking and maple syrup are also on the tour.
For more information contact Barbara Mullally: 613-256-3647
Crownandpumkin.com
MVCA looks for floodplain mapping update for lower Mississippi River
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
The federal Government designated $200 million over five years to establish the National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP). This program addresses rising flood risks and costs by identifying and mapping areas that are highly susceptible to flooding. These designated floodplains are subject to develop restrictions in order to minimize flood damage should a flood occur.
The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MCVA) submitted an application to the NDMP to update the floodplain mapping for the lower Mississippi River, including Cody Creek, Indian River and Clayton/Taylor Lake, on Sept. 16.
Councillor Alex Gillis discussed the application process and future plans at the Oct. 4 Mississippi Mills council meeting in Almonte.
Only provincial and territorial governments are eligible to apply to the federal government under the NDMP but provinces and territories can partner with other organizations like MVCA to apply.
Cumming-Cockburn and Associates completed previous flood plain mapping of Mississippi Valley in 1984. “It’s time to get it updated,” said Councillor Gillis, during his MVCA committee report to council. Gillis is on the board of directors for MVCA.
If approved, the federal government could fund up to 50 per cent of the costs of flood mitigation for the lower Mississippi River.
Hot update coming for Mill of Kintail Museum and gatehouse
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
Councillor Alex Gillis said the heating equipment at the Mill of Kintail Museum and gatehouse at the Mill of Kintail Conservation Area in Almonte will be replaced because it is outdated and not to code. Councillor Gillis presented this information to Mississippi Mills council on Oct. 4, 2016 in his Mississippi Valley Conservation committee report. Gillis is on the board of directors for Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA).
WO Stinson & Son, a new fuel supplier for the Mill of Kintail, found substantial issues with the age of the equipment and noted code changes since the last furnace installation.
MVCA Board of Directors approved $25,000 to replace the heating systems at the Mill of Kintail Museum and Gatehouse. The new system will be propane to replace the existing oil and electric furnaces.
Pakenham water still a problem
By Jane Hobson
jane@pdgmedia.ca
Sherryl Smith, from the Bridging Generations Organizing Committee, asked Mississippi Mills council to address the issues of water and sewage in Pakenham Village at the Oct.4 meeting.
Bridging Communities is a community group focused on sustaining Pakenham as a vibrant community that is an asset to Mississippi Mills.
“Pakenham attracts so many people to Mississippi Mills, but our systems are dated and it’s affecting the residents and the price of our properties,” Smith said.
People in Pakenham are drinking bottled water and emptying their septic tanks three or four times per year, Smith said. “We want Pakenham to be a sustainable community – but we need the support of the township to make that happen,” she told council.
At the end of the day it boils down to money.
Smith asks that Mississippi Mills funds the testing of 100 per cent of wells in Pakenham and that the municipality conducts a septic study to assess the issues and educate residents. She said testing of this calibre would cost about $100 per household.
Councillor Alex Gillis asked if Pakenham residents were willing to switch to a small water system rather than individual wells but Smith said residents probably don’t have the money to complete such a big job.
Building infrastructure of that size could cost $30,000, Gillis said.
Mississippi Mills council did not make a decision at the Oct. 4 meeting.
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Almonte & Mississippi Mills Weekend Guide: June 24 – 26
Check out the weekend guide below to find out what is going on in your community.
FRIDAY, JUNE 24
Breakfast with Soul at Lilly White’s
8:00am – 10:00am
Last Friday of every month. Breaking bread as a spiritual community to nourish mind, body & spirit.
Lilly White’s
43 Johanna St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
613-292-3292
Fort McMurray Fundraiser at Almonte Community Centre
8:00pm
For most of us, watching the devastation that happened in Alberta was something short of a horror movie. For some though, it was their reality. A reality that will take a long time to recover from – emotionally and financially. As always, our local musicians have banded together to help. Join us for an evening of exceptional music in efforts to help raise some money to help with their journey.
As always, Valley Heritage Radio is on hand to help their community. Thank you Jason Marshall, Christa Pare and Mike Cloutier for MCing. I think we can squeeze a song out of Mike and Christa with Jason on Kazoo! Amazing talents from Jamie and Jeff McMunn, Arleen Quinn, Unwound, Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Famers, Dale Ducharme, Mike Hamelin, Rodger Coulombe and Brian Ostrom. Doug and Pam Champagne, George Allen Chenier SR, Johnny and Jack Spinks, Maureen Young, Chris Metcalfe, Marc Gossett, Theresa Bennet Scott, Gord Barnes, and Cooper Street.
You don’t want to miss this show! $10 per person, with all proceeds going to help!
Almonte Community Centre
182 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SATURDAY, JUNE 25
Mississippi Mills Vintage Bicycle Show
10:00am – 4:00pm
Mississippi Mills Bicycle Month, Causeway and Right Bike will be hosting the 1st annual Vintage Bicycle Show at the Almonte & District Arena. Everyone is welcome to take a look at the wide variety of vintage bicycles from collectors from around the region. Exhibits will range from bikes from the 1890s to classic European and North American racers of the 1900s.
Advanced Tickets are on sale for $10 in Ottawa and Almonte at the following locations:
– Causeway
– Cycle Salvation
– Right Bike
– Mill Street Books
– Baker Bobs
At the Door: $15
With the donation of an adult bike: $5
182 Bridge St, Mississippi Mills, ON K0A 1A0
Strawberry Social 2016
1:30pm – 4:00pm
The Annual Strawberry Social is back and better than ever! Join us for strawberry shortcake at the North Lanark Regional Museum in Appleton.
For a special treat, celebrate Mississippi Mills’ Bicycle Month by joining the Mayor of Mississippi Mills, Shaun McLaughlin, and the Mayor of Carleton Place, Louis Antonakos, in a bicycle ride to the Museum! The Mayors will leave their respective Town Halls at 1:00 pm and arrive for our first serving of shortcake at 1:30 pm.
The Social is one of the largest fundraising events the Museum hosts, drawing visitors from as far as Ottawa to enjoy an afternoon of shortcake made with locally grown strawberries and topped with fresh whipped cream. Featuring live music courtesy of the Perth Citizens’ Band, it’s an event you don’t want to miss!
While you’re here, make sure to visit our summer exhibition, Flair for Fashion, which explores turn of the century fashion in Lanark County. Stunning wedding dresses and men’s wool bathing suits are just a few of the never-before-exhibited items that are on display.
647 River Road Appleton ON
www.northlanarkregionalmuseum.com
For more information call 613-257-8503 or email appletonmuseum@hotmail.com
Marinoni: The Fire in the Frame at Almonte Old Town Hall
5:00pm
Film about the Montreal-based, Italian-born speed racer and bicycle frame maker who manufactured a record number of frames in his lifetime. The director, Tony Girardin, will also be on hand for a Q and A following the film.
Cost $12
Almonte Old Town Hall
14 Bridge St. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
SUNDAY, JUNE 26
SCOTTISH FESTIVAL
12:00pm (noon) – 5:00pm
Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens White Lake, ON
12:00 – Opening Ceremony & singing of O Canada led by John Yakabuski,
Welcome to the event by MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor Tom Peckett, chair Boyd MacLaren
12:15 Arnprior MacNab Pipes & Drums sponsored by the Township of McNab/Braeside
12:45 – Campbell School of Highland Dance
1:05 – Massed Pipe Bands Tribute to Bob and Jim by Mackie McLaren Special songs held dear by Bob & Jim sung by cAPS lOCK First Massed Band sponsored by Reid Bros. Arnprior
1:40 – cAPS LOCK quartet sponsored by Pinnacle Animal Hospital
2:00 – Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums sponsored by Renfrew Chrysler
2:40 – TheOtherKrow
3:00 – Kemptville Legion Pipes & Drums sponsored by Doug Fleming, Melcher Heating and Cooling & Boyce Funeral Home
3:30 – TheOtherKrow
3:50 – Bytown Celtic Heritage Society Pipes & Drums
78th Fraser Highlanders Fort Glengarry Garrison, Black Powder Musket Squad sponsored by Braeburn Estates
4:30 – TheOtherKrow
4:50 – Closing Massed Pipe Bands
Almonte Farmers’ Market
8:30am – 12:30pm
Library Grounds, Almonte
For more information find us on Facebook or visit our website
www.almontefarmersmarket.ca
Mississippi Mills Celebrates Fifth Year of Relay for Life
By Page Taylor – Mississippi Mills
Donna Telford knows just how common it is to live a life affected by cancer. In 2011, after having lost her sister to colon cancer, it was her family who brought the Relay for Life baton to the Almonte area. And on June 3, Telford’s team, For the Love of Dido (in memory of her sister), walked the track at Gemmill Park, commemorating the fifth year of the Mississippi Mills Relay for Life. Telford said that a milestone such as that can be bittersweet, but ultimately, something to be celebrated.
“The first year,” reminisced Telford. “We had a goal of $30,000. The money we ended up raising was $112,000…There were some tears, but there was also laughter and friendship and support. And that’s what Relay is all about.”
When asked about the total funds raised for cancer research, Julie Munroe, event operator for Mississippi Mills Relay for Life and member of “Team Leadership,” spoke about the ambitious aim of $500,000 in five years. “Our goal was, and still is, to raise a half a million dollars – which I know is a bit of a stretch, but we are almost there. The theme is birthdays,” she added, gesturing to the balloons attached to almost every team’s tent. “Because it’s a celebration.”
Sixteen teams were participating in the relay, 10 of which had raised over $1,000 this year alone; Helping Hands, Mississippi Mermaids, SMAC ARMY and Mardi Gras Mommas, in addition to Team Leadership and For the Love of Dido, all hold a spot on the leaderboard. Most teams have returned from previous years.
In a closing statement before the survivor lap, where cancer survivors walk the track lined with white paper bag luminaries, Telford brought it back to where it all began – with family. “I Relay in memory of two of the most courageous women I know, my sister, Dianne, and my mom,” Telford said, voice cracking with emotion. Her mother, Nora, participated in Almonte’s first Relay while battling lymphoma. “I Relay so someday, we don’t have to do this anymore.”
For more information on how to participate in the next Relay for Life event in your town, visit the Canadian Cancer Society’s website, www.cancer.ca, or call 1-866-786-3934 toll free.
