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Did you know July is National Baked Bean Month? Before slow cookers, pressure cookers, and electric ovens beeped for attention, there was a much simpler kitchen timer: the sunrise. If you wanted a pot of perfectly cooked beans, you buried them in hot sand, covered them with earth, went to bed, and trusted that Mother Nature wouldn’t let the raccoons RSVP to dinner first. Sand-baked beans—better…

2006 There was a time when the best book reviews in town weren’t written by literary critics or bestselling authors. They were written in careful pencil by eight-year-olds whose biggest concern was whether a snowman looked friendly enough and whether a story had enough funny parts.mYears ago, the Grade 3 class at Caldwell Street Public School in Carleton Place shared their thoughts on a…

Photo Burt Elsner There was a time when a summer in the Ottawa Valley wasn’t complete until someone in the car announced, “Let’s drive to Almonte for Peterson’s.” That simple sentence could empty a living room in seconds. Children scrambled for their shoes, grandparents smiled knowingly, and parents pretended they were making the trip for the kids, even though they were just as eager for a cone…

The Dr. Feel Good Scoop  – Linda Knight Seccaspina For most people, ice cream is deeply linked to positive childhood events like birthday parties, summer vacations, or rewards for good behavior. People love ice cream because it is a “feel-good” food. You had to go to a candy store or drugstore to get ice cream in days gone by because home freezer storage was rare in those days. The ice man would…

John Foliot, Lanark–Lanark Heritage Preservation Society from– The Disappearing Older Buildings — The Kitten Mill — Speech– Lanark Heritage Preservation Society Dr. Edwin Holmes’s old stone house is much more than an old building. (read-Calling Dr. Edwin Holmes — The Two Holmes Homes). It is one of the last remaining pieces of Lanark Village’s early history. Built from local limestone by skilled…

Rosemary and her daughter Erin Remembering Rose Mary Sarsfield– by Linda Seccaspina Every small community has someone who quietly ensures its history is never forgotten. For Clayton, Ontario, and the rest of Lanark County, that person was Rose Mary Sarsfield. She has always been one of the most respected voices in preserving the rich history of Lanark County. Through decades of volunteer…

Also Read- Les Portes Tournantes Film Almonte 1987 The 1987-filmed Canadian-French drama Les Portes Tournantes is known in English as The Revolving Doors. Production Details & Almonte Connection Filming Locations: Principal photography took place from June 28 to August 14, 1987, in Montreal, Stanstead, and Almonte, Ontario. The historic, picturesque downtown features of Almonte served as the…

The Clayton General Store, located in the village of Clayton within Mississippi Mills, Ontario, is one of the oldest continuously operating general stores in Canada, with a history dating back to 1839. It has served as a central hub and lifeline for the local rural community for nearly two centuries. Foundational Years (1839–1860) Log Cabin Beginnings: In 1839, a man named Ewan Cameron…