A hearty congratulations to Michael and Kerry-Anne Cartile of Montreal, Quebec, winners of the 2013 Friends of Murphys Point Park canoe raffle! They visited the park with Friends on Sunday to pick up their prize.

Above, from left: Cindy Deachman, Friends treasurer; Michael and Kerry-Anne Cartile, raffle winners; Chris Jones, Park Warden; and Stephanie Gray, Friends president.

The winning ticket was sold at the Park Store in August. The Cartiles won a 16-foot, fibreglass Trailhead Prospector Canoe from Ottawa Paddle Shack, along with two paddles and two PFDs (donated by Canadian Tire in Perth). The whole package is worth about $1,500 and proceeds support our programs.

Thanks to all who supported the raffle!