A last call reminder that the famous BLUES ON THE RIDEAU SERIES @ THE COVE INN, WESTPORT kicks off the 2012/13 Season – our 8th year! – this Friday, OCTOBER 26 with the TERRY GILLESPIE BAND and THERE ARE STILL A FEW TICKETS AVAILABLE.

It’ll be quite a night. Terry has been one of the seminal artists on the Ottawa blues scene since he moved here from Detroit in the 1960’s and he’s still going strong. He and his band represented the Ottawa Blues Society at the prestigious International Blues Challenge in Memphis last January and made it to the semi-finals from among 200 entrants. His unique blend of blues, reggae, country and jazz is infectious and fun. Bring your dancing shoes and wear a costume if you like – it’s a HALLOWEEN PARTY and there are prizes for the best ones.

If you’re not familiar with Terry’s music visit www.terrygillespie.ca or go to www.bluesontherideau.ca – 2012/13 Season. You’ll find Bios, YOU TUBES and song clips on all the artists that will be performing at the Series this year – including Terry.

Grab your significant other and enjoy a night out of great Blues, food, dance and drink. Dinner & Show is only $60 and each BOTR show supports a different Westport good cause. This one is for the Lucy Drysdale Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are still a COUPLE OF ROOMS LEFT at The Cove and nearby B&B’s if you want to stay over.

Advance Reservations are required. Call THE COVE at (613) 273-3636 or 1-888-COVE-INN and book now!

Come out and join us for this time of anointed teaching by Dr. Dennis Burke. Dr Burke will help bring great revelation into your life on who you are in Christ and what the work of Jesus means for you.

Join us Sept 28th & 29th @ 7PM and Sept 30th @ 11AM & 7PM

Smiths Falls Word of Faith Felloship
264 Lombard Rd
Smiths Falls, ON
K7A 4T6
613.253.9190
www.wordoffaithfellowship.ca
www.dennisburkeministries.org

The popular ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY Summer Series just ended at THE COVE INN in Westport with a fabulous performance by Juno Award nominee TREASA LEVASSEUR. Now it’s time to look forward to another great season of BLUES ON THE RIDEAU at THE COVE.

Celebrating it’s 8th year BOTR has become one of the premier Blues Series in the country. The combination of a delicious buffet dinner and dancing to some of Canada’s best blues bands in the friendly, intimate setting of The Cove has proven to be a real winner. Proceeds from every show go to support different local charities. $38,000 has been raised since the Series started and another $7,000 is expected this year.

It’s another great Line-Up for 2012/13 – a combination of the most popular acts who’ve played the Series previously and some exciting new talent.  The 2012/13 Season starts October 26 and will continue once a month until May (excluding December). There will be a total of 11 shows this year  – 2 two-night stands (Friday & Saturday) and 3 singles (Friday only). Most occur on the third weekend of the month. Times are the same for all shows – 7 to 11 pm. Despite increased costs the ticket price will remain the same as last year – $60 which includes a full course buffet dinner, dancing and a donation to the charity.

2012/13 LINE-UP  – our 8^th season!

October 26 – TERRY GILLESPIE BAND

From Vankleek Hill, ON – a very talented singer/songwriter/guitarist Terry learned the Blues growing up in Detroit watching greats like Howlin’ Wolf, Buddy Guy and John Lee Hooker perform. He moved to Ottawa in 1968 and helped establish the Blues scene there with his great band “Heaven’s Radio”. His hot trio now consists of him on guitar and vocals with Wayne Stoute on drums and Lyndell Montgomery on bass – they were semi-finalists at the 2012 Memphis International Blues Challenge. Keyboardist Peter Measroch will join them for this show.

PROCEEDS TO THE LUCY DRYSDALE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

November 16 & 17 – FATHEAD

From Toronto – one of Canada’s best loved Blues bands for over 20 years led by harmonica/sax player/singer Al Lerman and the great John Mays on lead vocals with Teddy Leonard on guitar, Omar Tunnoch on bass, and Bucky Berger on drums. This band has won 2 Juno Awards & multiple Maple Blues Awards over its career and every player has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at least once. A superb blend of blues R&B, funk and soul.

PROCEEDS TO FRIENDS OF FOLEY MOUNTAIN & WESTPORT FOOD BANK

January 18 – CONOR GAINS BAND

From Cambridge, ON – an incredible young guitarist/singer/songwriter (only 19 years old!) with a very tight band who has already played prestigious events like the Montreal International Festival de Jazz and the International Blues Challenge in Memphis to standing ovations. He has a great new album out full of original songs. A rising young star on the Canadian Blues scene. It’s his first visit to BOTR at The Cove.

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU WATERWAY LAND TRUST

February 15 & 16 – THE HOGTOWN ALLSTARS

From Toronto – 6 players from two of Canada’s most famous Blues bands – DOWNCHILD & FATHEAD – wow! Chuck Jackson (vocals &harp), Teddy Leonard (guitar), Michael Fonfara (keyboards), Pat Carey (sax), Gary Kendall (bass) and Mike Fitzpatrick (drums). Both bands have won Junos and everyone in the band has won a Maple Blues Award in their instrument category at last once. Are you ready for some Big Time Blues?

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU VISTA & ST. EDWARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

March 15 & 16 – JACK DE KEYZER BAND

From Toronto – Canada’s “King Of The Blues” – singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire.  A 2X Juno Award & 7X Maple BluesAward winner. “The finest Blues guitarist in Canada” according to the late, great Jeff Healey. This is Jack’s 4^th visit to The Cove and he always rips it up. One of the most popular acts to ever play the Series.

PROCEEDS TO EASTER SEALS EASTERN ONTARIO & HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

April 19 & 20 – DAVID ROTUNDO BAND w. JULIAN FAUTH

From Toronto – A Blues Superduo with multiple Maple Blues Award winning singer/songwriter and harp player David Rotundo along with Juno award winning singer/songwriter piano player Julian Fauth. Their show at BOTR last April was so good we just had to have them back! High energy “tear the house down” Blues from two of the best. 

PROCEEDS TO WESTPORT IN BLOOM & WESTPORT LIBRARY

May 17 – ROBIN BANK$ BAND

From Toronto – a dynamite vocalist and 3X Maple Blues Award nominee Robin sings Blues, Soul and R&B equally well with passion, power and clarity. Over the years she’s lived in Chicago, Memphis and Texas playing alongside Blues greats like Sam Myers, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith and Junior Watson. Now she’s back in Toronto and about to do a new album produced by Duke Robillard who has stated that “Robin Banks has got soul, class and most of all, good taste”.

PROCEEDS TO RIDEAU DISTRICT MUSEUM

DINNER & SHOW $60

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED 

1-888-COVE-INN or (613) 273-3636

WELL-PRICED ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE COVE AND NEARBY B&B’s

More information including LINKS to artists’ websites, YOU TUBES & song samples from each of them can all be found at www.choosetheblues.ca

BLUES ON THE RIDEAU @ THE COVE is produced by CHOOSE THE BLUES PRODUCTIONS, Kenmore Ontario

TREASA LEVASSEUR at ACOUSTIC BLUE SUNDAY at THE COVE

Come to our OPEN HOUSE – Tuesday, Sept. 11th

If you are looking for –

A less expensive way to heat or cool your home or business.
A safe, clean, quiet & reliable system.
An Environmentally Friendly Alternative.
A new heating system where you will benefit from factory direct pricing we have just arranged.
Improvements to your indoor air quality.
Back Up Power – the lights won’t go out with a Home Stand by Generator.

Then you NEED TO VISIT US:

Thake Home Comfort Centre
24 Bedford St., Westport, ON. 613-273-2062
thakehc@rideau.net

This is your perfect opportunity to learn about energy efficient options including geothermal and air-to-air heat pumps for heating and cooling your home. With company representatives and installers on site, we would be glad to answer any of your questions – with no pressure or obligation!

But that’s not all
There will be special savings to all customers who attend and decide to go ahead with any home heating or cooling equipment installation – that includes – geothermal systems, propane and electric furnaces, central air conditioners, ductless air conditioners, home standby generators, air to air heat pumps, HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilation) Units, radiant floor systems, wall furnaces and space heaters, humidifiers, air purifiers and  even more products!

You could WIN – lots of surprise gifts from our door prize table and enter our Grand Prize Draw – with a selection of Hand Tools, A KitchenAid Counter top Appliance, and a SanuVox UV Air Purifier.

You can ENJOY – refreshments will be available – and we will be here from 10:00 a.m right until 7:00 p.m. – Stop in after work if that is easier! We will have a working display unit here from ENERTRAN that shows the concept of geothermal systems, and slide show presentations.

We HOPE – you can make it – Tuesday, Sept. 11th – 10:00 a.m until 7:00 p.m. – Right here at our store – 24 Bedford St., Westport, ON.
(If that does not work for you – give us a call – 613-273-2062, we would be glad to make an appointment to meet with you another time)

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to learn about all the alternative heating and cooling systems for your home – AND SAVE MONEY!
Thanks for your Time. We hope to see you at our Open House.

Sat. & Sun. August 25 & 26

New Arrival of Under Armour Youth Jackets, Pants, Camo Shirts, and much more!
Insulated Blaze Orange Youth Jacket and Bibs
Naked North Camo Pink  Snow Camo Suits, Hats & Gloves
Under Armour Neupreme Hunting Boots with other styles to choose from
Browning and Remington Dog Accessories
Large Selection of Decoys 10% per box In-stock only. While supplies last
Blowout of last year’s stock items
In-Stock APA Bows Save up to $300
Special Rage Blades $10 off per pak
All In-Stock Shotgun Ammo 10% Off

Lots of Drawings and Door Prizes

On Saturday, come out and meet reps., and try some tasty meats and cheeses Cooking Demonstration featuring Chef Francois Scheurmann and try Alison Scheurmann’s vegetable dips

Hwy. 42, between Westport & Newboro
info@norrisfishnhunt.com
613-273-6462

This past winter, having been a mild one and the low level of water in our lakes means early and heavy invasive seaweed problems in all of our lakes, resulting in problems with weeds getting tangled up in boat propellers and personal water craft motors, not to mention the unsightly views from your shore.

You don’t want to use harmful chemicals and the use of weed removal products such as rakes can be troublesome, backbreaking and very labor intensive.

There are some options for you to consider.
– WeedRoller option for a weed-free beach/swimming area and the – AquaSweep to get rid of the muck build-up.
We also carry other options such as mats, cutters and raking systems.

Imagine no more weeds in your swimming and docking area! It can happen.
Imagine getting rid of muck and silt, it can also happen.

Give us a call to discuss your aquatic weed removal needs

Jason and Natalie
613-530-0486
info@seaweeddoctor.com
www.seaweeddoctor.com

Saturday, April 28
Local Guitar Hero/Country Singer and Sideman, Shawn McCullough returns with his new CD “THIS IS ME” and guess what, he’s having his release here at The Cove! With John Wilberforce, Roch Lafleur and Mark Lemieux and Wade Foster, it will surely be a night of quality tunesmithing and entertainment. This night will also be a Westport Outdoors Association Fundraiser in memory of Doc Halliday.

His shows always sell out so don’t forget to book ahead!
www.reverbnation.com/shawnmccullough
8-11pm
Reservations suggested.

The Worm Factory and Glorious Greens on Foley Mountain have free range delicious eggs and early fresh vegetables which will be ready in just a few weeks. Baby spinach, Asian gourmet salads, Sorrel, Chard, Collards and Peas!

The Worm Factory continues to deliver organic waste solutions and environmental education programs to thousands of people in business and schools and associations and their commitment is to composting. The worms have been busy building beautiful soil that ensures all natural, chemical free sustainable growing methods that offer our family and customers the finest great tasting and nutritious food possible. They are proud of the tons of waste that we have diverted from becoming an environnmental hazard in landfill which has instead been converted to nutrient rich soil with the help of the gardens great soil engineers.

For eggs, and an early spring batch of greens or to establish your own soil building red wiggler habitat call Gerrie at 613-273-7595.

Check out their website at www.thewormfactory.ca. Always feel free to come up to Foley Mountain to visit the farm. They welcome you.

Thank you to everyone who posted their favourite things to do in Westport back in August. We had many responses and based on the ideas presented we have a surprise coming to everyone next summer!

I am pleased to announce the winner. Everyone posted so many great posts!
The winner is Tina & Chloe. Tina & Chloe wrote:

“Our favourite thing to do is to browse the shops. Our favourite being the Rock Shop where my daughter (6) is fascinated and the owner indulges her with all the info on the rocks, we then like to relax at the Cove. Although last time was not so relaxing as there was sudden summer storm that came on suddenly throwing rain on us mid starters. Just as we went indoors a gust of wind blew the parasols down the street. What an adventure! We loved it! My daughter always talks about it when we go back to the Cove – I think she kind of wishes we could have the drama over again. – TC”

Tina was very excited to have won and is excited to have an excuse to return to the Cove for dinner.

Thank you again to all wrote and generously expressed their favourite things to do in Westport.