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Barry Bonds’ Dirty Little Secret in Carleton Place, ON

It is generally accepted that Barry Bonds’ amazing home run power was fueled by steroids, but maybe there is a better answer in Carleton Place, a small town outside of Ottawa, Ontario, and home of the Sam Bat. Bonds is arguably the most famous professional ball player that has used a Sam Bat, but this small…

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Pickleball Gaining Popularity

New Year’s resolutions aside, most people know they could be in better shape. Improved eating habits will certainly help, but exercise is really the magic bullet. So wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get healthy with some exercise that is beneficial and fun? Time to try pickleball. Pickleball (yes, it is actually called…

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Hot Dogs…at the Carleton Place Arena

The canteen at the Carleton Place Arena is conveniently right in the middle of the main foyer, and is always well staffed with polite and interested young ladies. It is clean and neat, and offers a good selection of food and drinks. The wieners are real Schneiders and are cooked on one of traditional roller heaters….

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