This is the latest news from The Millstone, a community-run online newspaper for Almonte and the area.
- The Phyllis Goldsteen Bursary offers opportunity to return to post secondary education May 21, 2013
The Phyllis Goldsteen Bursary is offered annually to a mature student returning to education after a three year hiatus. It was set up to honour Phyllis Goldsteen who was an active Hub volunteer who believed highly in the value of higher education, especially for women who are wanting to upgrade themselves. Many […]
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- The Learning in Almonte is already up and running for next season: May 21, 2013
by Don Wiles Carl Widstrand: The Silk Road, starts 15 October Michael Gnarowski: Censorship and Racy Novels, Starts 17 October […]
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- Appleton Quarry Basswood May 21, 2013
by Neil Carleton When I saw the first greening of spring, I pulled off the road on May 9 for a closer look with my binoculars. Before there was a berm at the Appleton quarry, it was easy to see this arboreal behemoth off to the right along Highway 29 when heading south just […]
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- Gil Goddard – obituary May 21, 2013
RAYMOND GILLING (GIL) GODDARD September 2, 1921 – May 13, 2013 We say goodbye to Gil Goddard, a beautiful and rare human being. A man of consummate kindness, gentle integrity and true honour – a man who quoted poetry, who loved to dance and laugh, who loved the forests and lakes and taught his […]
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- Gardening in Almonte: Are you a risk taker? May 21, 2013
by David Hinks The Victoria Day rule for planting the garden is an important rule for heat-loving and frost-sensitive plants. Looking ahead for the week it looks like things may cool off a bit but it is a bit of a guessing game. I am going to take a chance with a few heritage tomatoes […]
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- Night Sky Lecture 3 May 21, 2013
III Observing the Moon – Observing is best at First (or Third) Quarter The Night Sky Around Us The Local NightSky as it appears May 17 2013 at 10pm – courtesy ECU Where are all the Messiers Gone? When the moon transits in the evening, the ‘faint fuzzies’ fade away… Now is the time to […]
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- Spring Astronomy – May 2013 at the Mill of Kintail May 21, 2013
Upcoming Event: Friday May 24, 2013 Mill of Kintail Gatehouse @ 7:45 PM The Night Sky Around Us program welcomes guest speaker Sanjeev Sivarulrasa this Friday May 24, 2013. In his talk entitled “The Art of Observing”, Sanjeev will talk about an artist’s perspective on the night sky. He notes that, unlike the scientific approach, the subjectivity of the obse […]
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- Pakenham United Church to hold information sessions on Israel-Palestine conflict – May 27 & June 3 May 20, 2013
The Israel – Palestine conflict has been in the news for decades but how much of the issue do we really understand? Does anyone really understand the situation? In order to find some answers, or at least learn about the district, the Pakenham Pastoral Charge of the United Church is hosting two information evenings at […]
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- Yard sale at At. Andrew’s United Church Pakenham – May 25, 2013 May 20, 2013
Yard Sale at St.Andrew’s United Church,Pakenham on Saturday, May 25 from 8 am to 1 pm. Bake table too.. Tables rent for $20. For info and to make donations call Cathy at 613 624-5487 […]
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- 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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Upcoming Events From theHumm
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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06/09/2013 – Traditional Song Session June
Informal pub session, third Sunday of the month. Emphasis is on traditional songs with choruses. Everyone sings the choruses and anyone who wants to can lead a song. Join in traditional songs w/choruses. Anyone can lead.
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06/11/2013 – Meditation of Light June
Tuesdays. Karen Jones.
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