This is the latest news from The Millstone, a community-run online newspaper for Almonte and the area.
- Answers to Diana’s Quiz – May 18, 2013 May 20, 2013
Emil Zatopek was named the best runner of all time by Runners’ World on February 28 of this year. It had been a very long and arduous process coming to this decision. “In the seaport of St Malo ’twas a smiling morn in May/when the commodore Jacques Cartier to the westward sailed away” (May 19, 1535, to be […]
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- How to avoid gardening aches and pains May 20, 2013
by Dr. Jennifer Fergusson, BASc, DC, Chiropractor, Hands on Healing, Almonte Yard work is no small feat. Raking and mowing, lifting and turning soil, planting and hoeing can be back breaking work…literally. Here are some tips to help keep you injury free this spring! It’s been a long winter so take it easy when starting […]
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- Free Nordic pole walking clinic In Almonte – May 22, 2013 May 19, 2013
Are you looking for a fun, outdoor fitness activity? Then join us Wednesday, May 22nd or 29th for FREE Nordic Pole Walking Instruction and Walk. 6:30pm Gemmill Park Parking Lot. Poles available for a first time trial. Nordic Pole walking is easy to learn, low impact, highly effective and suitable for all fitness levels. Whether […]
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- Community takes aim at moving target: update on proposed firearms training facility May 19, 2013
by Neil Carleton When Cedar Hill neighbours and other concerned residents of Mississippi Mills gathered at Fulton’s Pancake House on Wednesday night, May 15, the proposed firearms training facility was being described as a moving target. Those in attendance, numbering nearly 90, learned that the original application of March 26, for a zoning by-law amendme […]
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- Yard sale- Almonte United Church social hall and yard – May 25, 2013 May 18, 2013
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- Mission yard and bake sale – June 1, 2013 May 18, 2013
Mission yard & bake sale, Saturday June 1, 8 am-1 pm in the church hall, Almonte Presbyterian Church, 111 Church St. Proceeds to support projects in Haiti and Malawi. […]
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- Diana’s Quiz, May 18, 2013 May 18, 2013
What athlete did Runners’ World magazine name the greatest runner of all time? Which New World explorer sailed from ”the seaport of St Malo on a smiling morn in May”? What was the first hormone ever discovered? In which musical comedy are there joint kings? What other provincial capital besides Victoria, BC, is named after […]
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- Almonte Farmers Market opens Saturday, May 18 May 17, 2013
The Almonte Farmers Market opens in the library parking lot at the top end of Mill Street tomorrow May 18 at 8:30 a.m. […]
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- Get a ‘Save Our River’ lawn/window sign for only $20 May 17, 2013
by Brent Eades I stopped in to visit the good folks at the Almonte Sign Company on Robert Street and ordered a small batch of Save Our River lawn signs. These measure 24″ x 16″ and come complete with a wire stand. They sell for only $20 cash each. (If you don’t have a lawn, […]
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- With respect to Enerdu May 17, 2013
by Ian MacLean I would like to submit the following: 1.0 Please refer to Appendix A to the 2012 Final Environmental Report. It is entitled Appendix A: Project Description. a) Please refer to page 11, and, in particular, the paragraph for the Access Road. Sentence one reads “Upgrades to the private access road and a temporary access road […]
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Upcoming Events From theHumm
05/20/2013 – Almonte Quilters’ Guild May
AGM.
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05/21/2013 – Meditation of Light May
Tuesdays. Karen Jones.
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05/22/2013 – Open Celtic Jam May
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05/23/2013 – Mystery Authors’ Night May
Barbara Fradkin (The Whisper of Legends), Victoria Abbott (The Christie Curse).
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05/24/2013 – Astronomy Night May
May 3,10,17,24,31. Fridays. Star gazing. Bring binoculars/scope or use those provided. Drop-ins welcome.
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05/24/2013 – Hamlet May
May 24, 25 8pm; May 25-26 2pm. Valley Players Youth Theatre.
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05/25/2013 – Art Show & Yard Sale May
Lynn Carss’ photos, Catherine Arbour’s mixed-media collages, Leslie Williamson’s cross-stitch, and a yard sale fpr Cdn Cancer Soc. (Yard sale ends 1pm).Lynn Carss, Catherine Arbour, Leslie Williamson. (Yard sale ends 1pm).
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05/25/2013 – Meet the Author May
Cathryn Morgan: Grrrrouch! Pain is Like a Grumpy Bear.
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05/25/2013 – Hamlet May
May 24, 25 8pm; May 25-26 2pm. Valley Players Youth Theatre.
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05/25/2013 – Cooper Street Band May
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05/25/2013 – Young Awards Gala May
Food, music, entertainment. Fundraiser for local arts in the schools. Honouring Paddye Mann & Al/Glenda Jones. Tickets at Mill St Books (Alm), Foodies (Alm).
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05/25/2013 – Cantata Singers of Ottawa May
$25; $10 students at 256-4554, Mill Street Books (Almonte), Remembrance Gift Shop (CP), Tickets Please (Perth) or at the door.
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05/25/2013 – Hamlet May
May 24, 25 8pm; May 25-26 2pm.
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05/26/2013 – Hamlet May
May 24, 25 8pm; May 25-26 2pm. Valley Players Youth Theatre.
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05/27/2013 – Almonte & District Horticultural Soc. May
Monthly meeting.
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05/28/2013 – Meditation of Light May
Tuesdays. Karen Jones.
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05/29/2013 – Open Celtic Jam May
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05/30/2013 – Union Hall AGM, Vietnam/Laos May
Union Hall AGM, Talk re bicycle tour taken. All welcome.The hall, which has been serving the local community for over 150 years, relies on volunteers to support its operations, which include hall rentals and community functions from March through N. […]
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05/31/2013 – Astronomy Night May
May 3,10,17,24,31. Fridays. Star gazing. Bring binoculars/scope or use those provided. Drop-ins welcome.
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06/01/2013 – The Elemental Journey: Bringing back the Mystery & the Magic June
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06/04/2013 – Meditation of Light June
Tuesdays. Karen Jones.
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06/06/2013 – Busfusion June
Jun 6-9. Annual Volkswagen Camper Camping Event.
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06/06/2013 – Textile Vernissage June
Jill McCubbin’s paintings reveal unfamiliar artifacts & re-imagine nearly forgotten stories of an Ottawa Valley mill town. Jill McCubbin’s paintings.
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06/07/2013 – Busfusion June
Jun 6-9. Annual Volkswagen Camper Camping Event.
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06/08/2013 – Busfusion June
Jun 6-9. Annual Volkswagen Camper Camping Event.
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06/08/2013 – Stride to Turn the Tide June
Mississippi Grannies fundraising walk (9am reg’n).
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06/08/2013 – Terry Tufts & Kathryn Briggs June
Live music during brunch.
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06/08/2013 – Celtfest Contra Dance June
The Adequates play. Fundraising dance. Instruction given. Caller. Fun for all.
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06/08/2013 – Raintree June
Terra Firma: Songs of Earth and Sky. Ian Douglas, Steve Reside & friends present earthy blend of world folk music drawing on Celtic/African/Latin rhythms as well as classical elements. Buy tickets online or at door.World-folk music event.
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06/09/2013 – Busfusion June
Jun 6-9. Annual Volkswagen Camper Camping Event.
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