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Parents urge UCDSB to go slowly on rural school closing BY DESMOND DEVOY
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Slow down. That was the message from many parents during the final public meeting to discuss the potential closure of several rural schools in the area. But parents and outside interest groups came loaded with their own counter suggestions to the suggested closings, including: • Bussing “urban” students to rural schools. • Moving Smiths Falls area students to Duncan J. Schoular school instead of Chimo school. • Building a completely new school in Balderson. The Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) accommodation review committee (ARC) public meeting was held in the gymnasium of the Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (SFDCI) on Monday, Jan. 30, where several new proposals were put forward by parents. Several organizations, not strictly related to the field of education, like the Ontario Federation of Agriculture and the United Way of Lanark County, also spoke out on the issue. This public meeting ends the consultation stage of the process, but
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there are still a few more steps to go before a final decision is made: • The final staff report on school closings will be presented on Wednesday, Feb. 15 during a meeting at North Grenville District High School in Kemptville. • A special meeting of the UCDSB’s board of trustees will be held on Thursday, March 2 at North Grenville District High School in Kemptville, where delegations will be heard for the last chance at public comments. • A special meeting of the board of trustees will be held on Thursday, March 23, where the trustees will make their final decision. Ontario Federation of Agriculture Eleanor Renaud, a member of the OFA’s board of directors, representing Zone 11 (Leeds, Grenville, Frontenac, and Dundas), spoke about the need for schools to keep rural communities viable. Her organization represents 36,000 farm families across the province, and part of their mandate is “making sure that farming families Ashley Kulp/Metroland have a sustainable future.” The OFA is “concerned with the departure of our youth … it’s hurting rural Ontario. (So) we are working to reverse Jeff Fotherby and daughters Hollie, right, and Olivia, left, enjoyed an this trend.” One way in which they are evening of public skating and kids races at the Stewart Community
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Concerns arise over use of Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail at open house BY ASHLEY KULP
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Members of the public finally had a chance to weigh in on what they envision for Lanark County's portion of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT) during the latest open house Jan. 26 at the Beckwith municipal office. Residents and councillors packed council chambers to review maps, watch videos and hear from Lanark County staff about plans for the trail. This was the second public open house planned by the county, following up on the first one Jan. 19 in Montague. The remaining sessions take place Feb. 2 at the Neelin Street Community Centre in Carleton Place and then Feb. 16 at Almonte Old Town Hall. Both run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Tonight is really designed for you and I think it's historic ... because this (trail) is for the public and
we want to engage the public and have you ask all the questions you have and make comments," explained Lanark County Warden and Montague Reeve Bill Dobson. "We'll put these (comments) all together and then have a management plan on how the trail will be laid out." Dobson was pleased to see the large turnout, noting that during similar sessions in Renfrew County, about 600 residents attended. After Canadian Pacific announced its intention to sell off a 296-kilometre stretch of rail line in 2010, Lanark County had been working toward securing a part of it, which runs from Smiths Falls to Mattawa. A year later, the county entered into an agreement with the County of Renfrew and Township of PapineauCameron to acquire the abandoned line, and they signed on the dotted line in May 2016 to make it a reality. In cash, Lanark County's
portion is $96,050. The corridor has been appraised at $77.7 million by Antec Appraisal Group, with 61.2 kilometres running through the county, spanning 37 road crossings and nine bridges (six main ones - two each in Carleton Place, Almonte and Pakenham) and covering 440
acres. The Lanark County stretch is appraised at just under $15 million. "The history on this goes back quite a few years," noted Dobson. "Six years ago we (county) tried to keep the trail open for a future rail line. We didn't sucSee TRAIL page 6
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Stories Some of this week’s stories that you an find exclusively online include: • Learn about the wild cats of eastern Ontario at Lanark County Stewardship Council meeting Feb. 18 • Upper Canada District School Board highlights from Jan. 26 meeting • Pederson re-elected as chair of RVCA board of directors • Perth and Merrickville biathletes ski and shoot their way to provincials • Film Night International kicks off winter series • Deadline to apply for Canada Summer Jobs funding extended to Feb. 3
It's no secret that eating well is the foundation of a healthy life. Early exposure to the fun and health benefits that come from growing, cooking and enjoying healthy foods is best. School environments including classroom curricula, cafeterias, nutrition programs, fundraisers, and extracurricular activities can all play a central role in creating good food habits in our children and youth. The Table Community Food Centre and foodcoreLGL are pleased to host the firstever event in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark to explore these opportunities. The upcoming Good Food in Schools Forum will explore how local schools are meeting the challenge of integrating good food into school life, and the resources avail-
able to go further. The all-day forum will be on Feb. 22 at the Gallipeau Centre in Smiths Falls. Teachers, school and board administrators, parents, community organizations and businesses are welcome to participate. A variety of presentations, demonstrations and opportunities to share experiences will fill the day's agenda. Carley Shelck will provide the keynote address. Carley is a good-food pioneer from Ottawa who has worked on integrating good food across the educational spectrum from St. Paul's University to her children's elementary school. There will be a panel discussion on growing food in schools with teachers, parents and community organizations presenting
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ceed in that but we definitely succeeded in keeping it together as one continuous identity ... a multi-purpose trail." Dobson also said the county has "experience" in trails, as owners of the Glen Tay-Havelock trail. Lanark County CAO Kurt Greaves confirmed the OVRT is closed and only two snowmobile clubs - Beautiful Eastern Association of Snowmobile Trails (BEAST) and the West Carleton Snowmobile Club - have access. "We've leased a portion to them as they have their own liability insurance and everything. The trail will be closed until it's open," he said, adding the county has erected no trespassing signage. He indicated once the final open house is held, the county will work on creation of the OVRT management plan, which will include items such as "speed limits in towns and if municipalities are going to allow snowmobiles and ATVs access through the towns." In its 2017 budget passed in December, county council earmarked $500,000 for the maintenance of bridges along the trail, but no tenders have yet been issued for the work. It's anticipated the upgrades will be done in 2018. Stone dust will also be put down in the near future, "to make it a nice walking trail," Greaves commented. Since the purchase, Lanark County has stressed the OVRT will be a multipurpose trail, with cross-country skiers, ATVs, snowmobiles and those riding horses permitted access. It's a proposition that received mixed reviews from the audience Jan. 26. "Can you explain multi-use? Do you mean wheelchairs? Or horses?" one resident questioned. "We want everyone to have access. Horses, cyclists, everyone," Greaves answered. Another person congratulated the county on its "wonderful acquisition." "But in the reading I've done there can be conflict between the different user groups," the resident continued. "Has there been any thinking to divid-
ing up the areas for use? Some could be for motorized and others for nonmotorized. Some of the users can have quite an impact on the trails." "I would expect we'll be able to work with all of the groups," Greaves stressed, adding that future partnerships with user groups for maintenance of the trail would be explored. Another noted, "You're thinking ATVs are going to run through the town and you won't have noise complaints?" "That's the hope," said Greaves. One resident questioned whether the county would follow the same rules as the Cataraqui Trail, which the OVRT intersects, to maintain consistency. "Eventually, we'd like to see a ring trail for all of the county, but we're hoping the rules (for the OVRT) will be the same as they have in Renfrew so we're consistent along the entire corridor," he stated. "We're looking to have a happy medium." "The nice thing about the corridor itself is that it's 90 feet wide and even wider in some places, so there is room for multiple tracks," Greaves added. Beckwith Coun. Brian Dowdall wondered how the county would address where the trail meets municipal and county roadways. "... Again, we haven't made any rules, but there will be no vehicles on the trails - no cars or trucks," Greaves said. One attendee hoped trailheads would be addressed and acknowledged "there's a lot of work involved with multi-use (trails) and signage." As a horse rider on trails, she said her horses are used to hearing motorized vehicles, but it's the bicycles that creep up behind them that are an issue. "These are some of the things we learned at the last meeting in Montague," Greaves said. "It's about getting different users in the room to discuss the issues. Everybody has a passion and we can all work together to exercise common sense." Long road ahead While the bridge work is expected to be done next year, with the trail opening to the public soon after, Greaves said the county is working on
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xa two to three-year timeline. "We're at the gathering of information stage and formulating a plan," he pointed out. Earlier that day, he said the county had taken ownership of 30 parcels of land for access to the trail, of which there are 67.
"There's another 17 we don't have clear title over and our lawyers will be working on that," Greaves explained. Other concerns addressed at the open house included weed spraying along the rail trail corridor, snowmobile club agreements and grooming,
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Genealogical society meets Feb. 4 in Beckwith Who is coming to the next Lanark County Genealogical Society meeting Feb. 4? Want to meet friendly people who share common interests? Or maybe you want to learn new search sources available, techniques and tips to research your family history? Come to the next Lanark County Genealogical Society meeting at the Brunton Community Hall (1702 9th Line at the corner of Highway 15 and
9th Line) in Beckwith on Saturday, Feb. 4 and share family history and stories with others. Our guest speaker for the meeting will be Chris Anstead who will discuss "The Story of Perth's John Wilson and Family." Anstead is a resident of Elphin, who is also known for Untold Stories of John Wilson: The Survivor of the Last Duel. Just remember your ances-
tors are behind you. The meeting runs from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and admission is free. Come and visit the Lanark County Genealogical Society Facebook page - what's there? Cool old photos and lots of things interesting to read. Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/ events/241067762982869/. Submitted by the Lanark County Genealogical Society
New scholarship for eastern Ontario ag students In honour of its 90th anniversary, the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association has established a $2,500 annual scholarship to recognize interest, knowledge and achievement in the eastern Ontario agricultural community. The new program has been introduced partly to replace scholarships the Seed Growers sponsored for students at the former Kemptville Campus of the University of Guelph. The university announced in 2014 it was cutting ties with the satellite college.
The $2,500 scholarship was proposed by past president John Roosendaal and quickly endorsed by other directors who felt it would be a good way to mark the landmark anniversary of both the association and its Ottawa Valley Farm Show March 14-16 at Ottawa's EY Centre. Several other projects have been completed or are in the works to recognize the 90th anniversary, including a new logo, wrapped pickup truck provided by Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. of Carleton Place, entertainment during
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Wheels of Hope matter
ould you volunteer some time with the Canadian Cancer Society as a driver? Did you know that one in every five patients say that transportation is a major obstacle in their cancer fighting journey? That’s 20 per cent of all patients who need a ride to a hospital for treatment can’t get there easily – because of cost or other circumstances. The Canadian Cancer Society’s Wheels of Hope transportation program is taking cancer patients to and from their treatments every day, to cities as far away as, London, Ottawa, Toronto, Perth and Winchester. As a result of local contributions, 89 volunteer drivers within Frontenac Lennox Addington and The Waterways drove over 200,000 kms last year taking patients to and from cancer treatments. Additionally, the society has served 29 local children and youth using its
transportation program. For families with children fighting cancer, treatment can only be received at out of town hospitals, and the Wheels of Hope Family program supports parents for trips to and from out of town appointments. The cancer society needs your help - and it doesn’t matter the amount of time you can commit. Funds are raised and used locally for the Wheels of Hope program. The average cost is $70 per trip, and typically, the average cancer treatment is twice a week for seven weeks, for which the cost would be nearly $1,000. This service is literally a lifesaving program in the lives of many people and families living in our community. If you would like to help get a cancer patient to their treatments, you can donate to the Wheels of Hope online at cancer.ca/wheelsofhope and or by calling 613-384-2361 or 1-866-877-0309.
Mary chooses household objects to carefully examine during quiet times
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he's at it again, Ma," Emerson said, jabbing a finger in my general direction. I was only faintly aware of his speaking. I was deep in thought to pay much attention. Audrey was too busy to go through Eaton's Catalogue with me, I had put my dolls to bed, and the only light was coming from the one coal-oil lamp in the middle of the kitchen table. It was the perfect time for me to do what I always turned to when I was left to amuse myself after supper and before bedtime. I would put a chair in the middle of the kitchen, and pick out something in the room that interested me, and spend the evening going over in detail what that piece of furniture meant to us, and what its purpose was. As simple as it was, I could spend
hours at this meaningless pastime, which more than once caused my brother Emerson to say it all proved that I was just a 'bubble off plumb'. That night I settled on the white cabinet, which shared one wall in the kitchen with the Barnett Ice Box. It was a big cabinet, but certainly not as big as the back-to-the-wall cupboard that took up almost a whole wall. But starting at the very top, where Mother had put a green glass jug for decoration, that night I thought it was just about the most important piece of furniture in the whole kitchen. There were two small doors at the top. This is where our best dishes were kept... the ones we got in puffed wheat at Briscoe's General Store, and the only ones that matched. Then under these doors was where the real
purpose of the cabinet began. On the left side there was one long door inside which hung a tin cylinder affair that held Mother's flour. It was like a big flour sifter, and when Mother needed flour, she put a bowl under this tin, turned a handle, and like a miracle, out came the flour! And as I sat there, I thought what a wonderful invention was that cupboard, that had my attention that night. Imagine, a flour sifter inside a door! Beside it, there were small shelves, and here Mother
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could keep her baking bowls, and those used to take to the dinner table at mealtime. And then underneath the shelves, and the full length of the cupboard, there was a piece of white porcelain, what I thought was just about the handiest invention ever thought of next to the flour sifter! Here Mother could make sandwiches, cut meat, in fact, just do about any chore in the kitchen where she needed a flat surface. And lo and behold, right under this piece of porcelain, was a wood cutting board that could be pulled out whenever needed. Here Mother pounded down bread and rolled out pastry, and each knife mark, I thought, showed how very important was this addition to the white cupboard. A long drawer was under this board, and here there was lots
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of space for our mismatched silver wear. And as I sat there in the middle of the kitchen floor, I could picture the forks with a four leaf clover etched in each handle. And I thought how rich we were indeed to have such fine forks to eat from! Under all of this were two more doors. Apart from the time my young cousin Terry once crawled in and hid for hours while we frantically scoured the farm looking for him, this space was kept for roast pans, cookie sheets and muffin tins. That night, I saved the best of the cupboard for the last. Above the porcelain was a door made completely of narrow slats of wood. Mother could pull this door up and down, and when it was up, it completely vanished into goodness knows where. I could never figure out where it
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went to, and I really didn't want to know. I wanted it to remain a mystery, so that on the evening when I chose the cupboard to visit, there would always be something about it yet to learn. Emerson once asked Mother what in heavens name I found interesting about simply sitting and looking at the pieces of furniture that filled our kitchen, and he would tease me and say I had a screw loose whatever that meant. And Mother would tell him to leave me alone, that one day I might keep those memories deep in my mind, and I might even write about them. Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for details, or email wick2@sympatico.ca.
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February is Heart Month What are the five signs of stroke? Stroke can be treated. That’s why it is so important to recognize and respond to the warning signs.
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ONE OF A KIND HERITAGE GEM ! This unique property is nestled in open country farm fields. With exceptional effort and devotion this approx. 1830's home has been lovingly restored and modernized. Unlike many Heritage properties, re-pointed stonework throughout the interior in arches, accents and the focal point of the home, the living room wall. The home boasts beamed ceilings over 9 ft. with 3 spacious bedrms and 2 full bathrms. Open concept main floor with radiant heated engineered hardwood and slate tiles.Like the home –attention to detail was a priority in the construction of the insulated board and batten 2-car garage. with a full workshop in the front and a bonus room in the rear. MLS# 1035602
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250 LERA ST, SMITHS FALLS GUESTS WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS RECENTLY DESIGNED, VAULTED SOLARIUM/$50k. An amazing Ledger Stone FFP, a wall of windows that invite a strong connection to the treed rear yd., plus a dramatic wood ceiling combine to create a “one of a kind” setting.A ceramic appointed Verandah welcomes friends to this custom 3 BDR, 3 BTH design. Oh so many fascinating touches throughout; sparkling hwd’s, a stunning, open concept Quartz Kit with Island & Pantry will impress your best friends. The elegant LVG/DIN flows uninterrupted to the richly appointed Kit & Solarium. Decadent Master Suite, 10x10 Ft walk-in closet, wow Ensuite w/Soaker Tub & an outrageous walk-in shower! Fully finished LL & oversized Gar completes the picture. MLS# 1028364 IVE CUT EXE IVING! L
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$249,000 Totally renovated and beautifully restored since 2012. Centrally located in a quiet area of Perth. Hardwood and travertine tile floors, nice high ceilings and gorgeous trim work throughout. Main floor family room with built-in shelves and terrace door to rear deck. Mudroom off the spacious kitchen with its tiled backsplash, pot lights and generous cabinets and counter space. Bright living and dining rooms plus large front foyer with powder room. Open stairway to upper level with 12 foot vaulted ceilings in the three bedrooms. Four piece bathroom with laundry. Full basement is dry with insulated exterior walls. On-demand gas hot water, gas furnace and central air. Check out the pictures sherisells.ca.
$179,000 Sweet location in the quaint hamlet of Port Elmsley. Gorgeous level lot with lots of room for the horseshoe pits, fire-pit or for the kids to romp and play. Drop your lawn chair into the babbling Tay River to cool off on hot summer days. This two bedroom home has had lots of updates in the past few years including windows, septic, shingles, propane furnace, jet pump and Jacuzzi tub. The interior is nicely finished with pine accents, laminate and ceramic flooring and features a main floor 4 piece bath with laundry. Large kitchen with access to driveway and riverside deck. Good sized living room and separate dining room. Upstairs you will find a good sized master bedroom with walk-in closet and second bedroom. Detached 12’ x 20’ garage and circular driveway. Check out the pictures sherisells.ca
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10 VICTORIA ST., PERTH
70 DECARIA BLVD. PERTH
$264,900 This Edwardian brick home features character & charm from the moment you walk onto the covered front verandah & enter the home through the enclosed porch. The foyer is spacious with 2 sets of beveled glass French doors & lovely staircase leading to upper level. Original hardwood floors & 9 foot ceilings highlight the living & dining rooms. Wood burning fireplace & built-in bench add coziness to the dining room. Efficient kitchen with washer & dryer hook-ups, loads of cabinets & newer counter top leads to summer kitchen which provides extra storage. 2 piece powder room on main floor. Upstairs there are 4 good sized bedrooms & 4 piece bath. Stairs lead to good sized attic with 7 foot ceiling & 2 dormers. Upgrades include shingles 2016, thermopane windows, attic insulation, eavestroughing, furnace & central air 2008. Check out the pictures sherisells.ca
Beautiful bungalow in Perthmore’s sought after neighborhood. Just completely painted it ready for you to move in and call it home. 2 bedrooms plus Den on main level with hardwood floors and a fully finished lower level with large family room, gas stove and fully functional kitchen large bedroom and bath this Contessa Model is suitable for mobility challenges with wide doorways and chair lift to lower level. Ramp as well from garage to wide entry. New stone landscaping enhances the front for big curb appeal! A must see! Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca
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$269,000 Beautifully renovated! Just over an acre of property for privacy. This three bedroom bungalow sits on a hill framed with lovely maple trees. New kitchen with granite counters, new doors, newer windows, new flooring throughout, freshly painted, and a new family bathroom. Basement allows plenty of room for the family to spread out, play a game of pool, or relax and watch a movie. Large back deck for summer activities Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca
End unit backing onto the green space. Unit that doesn’t require many updates, with a solarium.
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6 STEVEN ST NEWBORO $269,000 Nestled in the Beautiful village of Newboro this 3 bedroom bungalow lends itself to the busy family or for the woodworker or car enthusiast with the extra large capacity 30x35 garage with extra height for larger vehicles. Cathie McCabe 613-284-6263 cathie-mccabe@coldwellbanker.ca
SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! Exquisite and efficient waterfront post and beam home with impressive interior stone accents on 4 private acres and over 600 feet of frontage on Big Rideau’s Adam Lake. this is a dream home with the great room featuring a vaulted ceiling wrap around windows and stone fireplace, a gourmet cherry kitchen with both wood and gas cooling ranges. the master wing with large walk in and fireplace opens to the waterside deck and outdoor hot tub. This private water front oasis is everything you have dreamed of! Cathie McCabe and Julia Scotland
I have clients looking for a 3 bedroom plus ‘guest room’ home in the quiet south end of Perth in the $300,000 price range. If you are considering selling please contact me.
Call Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca
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Smiths Falls Community Theatre opens 2017 season with roaring farce The title says it all - No Sex Please, We're British – but, in fact, the play is all about sex...and getting rid of it. The farce, written by Anthony Marriot and Alistair Foot, was first produced in London's West End in 1971 and is this year's opening production at The Station Theatre in Smiths Falls. It is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Inc. When a postal accident lands boxes of Scandinavian naughty pictures in the living room of newlyweds Peter (Jamie Schoular) and Frances (Katharine Coleman), they must do everything they can to get rid of them before Pe-
ter's mother (Liz Stienberg) shows up, not to mention his uptight boss at the bank (Mike Adams). Add in a bumbling best friend, played by Robert Del Grande, a policeman (Dave Snider), a bank inspector (Rob Glas) and two "ladies of the evening" and this day quickly becomes one the happy couple won't soon forget! Directed by longtime actor/director and Smiths Falls-girl, Nancy Keech, it runs from Feb. 24 to March 5. The set and costumes in Keech's production depict an austere 1950s Britain; public attitudes towards sex, at that time, remained strongly conservative and so
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when titillating pictures begin to turn up in Frances' and Peter's living room, the laughter begins. With farces it's not often the plot summary that matters most. Keech said in a recent interview: "We are about one month into rehearsals and the laughs won't stop. Veteran cast members Jamie Schoular and Robert Del Grande, Liz Stienberg, and Katharine Coleman have welcomed some new faces to the Station Theatre to put on this rollicking farce. The cleverly designed set by Noel White keeps the cast hopping through several doorways at breakneck speed not to mention an occasional window!
When the rehearsals are this much fun, you know the audience is in for a treat." In other words, when the laughs are there, you should be there, too. Keech's connection to the theatre began at 15, when she was cast as Ado Annie in Oklahoma. Since then, she hasn't been able to say no to the stage - a little acting but more directing. She has lived in Smiths Falls for 25 years, and throughout that time has directed many shows at SFDCI, including children's theatre, murder mysteries, and musicals. Keech has directed two other shows at the Smiths Falls Community Theatre – Waiting for the Parade and
The Odd Couple, but this is the first time she has worked with an adult cast since the Station Theatre building was completed. The play opens on Friday, Feb. 24. It continues until the Sunday matinee on March 5. Evening performances are at 7:30 p.m., matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets at $20 for adults, $10 for students are available at Special Greetings, 8 Russell St. E. in Smiths Falls (cash only); at smithsfallstheatre.com and 613-2830300 (credit cards). Our website has all the details. Submitted by the Smiths Falls Community Theatre
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Raines’ admission to Major League Baseball Hall of Fame well earned In the lead-up to this year's Major League Baseball (MLB) Hall of Fame announcement, back on Jan. 19, I was concerned that former Montreal Expos' star Tim Raines might not be selected. After all Raines had to wait until his 10th and final year of eligibility to hear whether or not the powers-thatbe considered him worthy of admission to the hallowed halls of Cooperstown. Many others, with bigger names and reputations than Raines, are not and never will be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum (HOF). To make matters worse the dependable hitter and outstanding base stealer had the most productive spell of his lengthy career (13 seasons) with a now defunct team, the Montreal Expos. So, would the baseball writers (media members) who do the voting overlook him just as they have stars such as Barry Bonds, Pete Rose, Roger Clemens and Alan Trammell, to name a few? I saw all four play during their outstanding careers. Thankfully, the baseball writers came through in 2017. On July 30, Raines will be called to the podium to give his acceptance speech. His plaque will soon join all of the greats in the hall of honour at Cooperstown, New York. As a huge fan of the Expos - I followed the team religiously from its debut in 1969 to their terribly unfortunate demise in 2004 - I'm delighted to see Tim Raines receive an honour I believe he richly deserves. His statistics speak for themselves. Although his career .294 batting average isn't sensational, it is still extremely good for someone who played for 23 years. Raines was a much prized switch hitter who pounded out an impressive 2,605 career hits and drove in just short of 1,000 runs (980 RBI). For a compact athlete (he stands just five-foot-eight and his playing weight was 160 pounds) he also had "hidden power." Raines belted 170 career home runs, most of those from his familiar leadoff spot in the batting order. His biggest attribute was his speed. Raines stole 808 bases and as a leadoff hitter that made him a valuable asset to the Expos and the other five teams for which he played. Open up the MLB career stolen base list and you will find Raines sitting comfortably in fifth place. He finished his career 56 ahead of Vince Coleman whose promising career fizzled after just 13 campaigns. Raines ended his career 89 steals behind Detroit Tigers' controversial superstar, the late great Ty Cobb. In 1936, Cobb received the most votes of any player on the inaugural MLB Hall of Fame ballot, 222 of a possible 226 votes. Of course no player is likely to approach the truly incredible stolen base record compiled by Oakland Athletics' star Rickey Henderson who, in 25 memorable seasons, rang up an alltime best 1,406 steals.
Chart toppers For the record Henderson finished his stellar career with 468 more steals than St. Louis Cardinals' great Lou Brock. In third place is the late William Robert "Sliding Billy" Hamilton who, despite less than accurate statistical information in the 19th century, is generally credited with 914 base swipes. Hamilton is worth a big mention because his base stealing feats occurred in just 14 seasons, far fewer than anyone else in the Top Five. Hamilton, who died in 1940 at age 74, played for three teams (including the Philadelphia Phillies) between 1888 and 1901. Hamilton entered the HOF posthumously in 1961. His last game was played on Sept. 16, 1901, for the former Boston Beaneaters. I think I prefer the name Red Sox actually! As for Raines, his nickname "Rock" tells the story! He was the rock, which solidified the Expos during some of their most productive, if ultimately disappointing, seasons. Expos never won a World Series or even a National League (NL) pennant. But in 1981 Raines helped lead Montreal to the East Division title. Remember though that Expos played in the era before wild card games, when it was much more difficult to qualify for the post season. He wasn't around for Expos' saddest season, the strike ruined 1994 campaign when the strongest team in club history would undoubtedly have made the playoffs and possibly achieved their most success ever. When the 1994 campaign ended with a players' strike on Aug. 12, Expos had the best record in the Major Leagues, an outstanding 74-40 mark. The season never resumed! Following the strike Montreal, who had the second lowest payroll in baseball in 1994, sold off many of their best players in 1995 and never contended again prior to the club's relocation to Washington D.C. following the 2004 season. A sad ending for Canada's first MLB franchise! Not surprisingly perhaps, Raines' World Series success as a player happened when he joined the New York Yankees for three seasons beginning in 1996. Baseball's most successful franchise (27 world championships) captured both the 1996 and 1998 series earning Rock a pair of World Series rings. He was also part of a World Series winner as a coach with the Chicago White Sox in 2005. Raines' HOF credentials are impeccable. He won the NL batting title in 1986 (. 344 average). With the Expos he led the NL in stolen bases four times including two seasons (1981 and 1984) in which he was the Major League leader in steals. Raines is a seven-time All-Star. He also holds nine Montreal single season and career records including most plate appearances in a season (731 in 1982). He is Expos' career leader in runs scored, crossing home plate an amazing 947 times. If there is a reason why it took
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him until the final asking to reach the HOF it could be the fact he once battled cocaine addiction. Following the 1982 season, during which his numbers tumbled, he admitted to the problem and entered a treatment program. Raines also testified at the so-called "Pittsburgh Drug Trials" in 1985, which ended with the suspension of 11 Major-leaguers. All of the suspensions were later overturned in exchange for fines, community service and drug testing. However several drug suppliers were convicted and spent time in jail as a result of the trials staged in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Today the spectre of performance enhancing drugs continues to haunt several former top baseball stars who have, so far, failed to win admission to Cooperstown. Expos' HOF trio I saw Raines play many times over the years and he was a personal favourite. A gifted and intense player offensively, he was also very strong in the outfield. Raines along with two other Expos' Hall of Famers, the late Gary
Carter and Andre "The Hawk" Dawson, will soon be enshrined together in the HOF. Pitcher Pedro Martinez, who also made a four season stop in Montreal during his impressive career, was inducted two years ago. Still, it is Carter, Dawson and Raines, who played together, that I consider "real Expos." Players who spent substantial parts of their careers in Montreal and were beloved by baseball fans in that city and across Canada! The players who will enter the hall with Raines this July are former Houston Astros' slugger Jeff Bagwell and catcher Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez who spent five of his 21 MLB seasons with my favourite team, the Detroit Tigers. My family and I have visited Cooperstown twice and I recommend it highly. It's only a four-hour drive from eastern Ontario and the HOF is a must for any baseball fan. The only Canadian to win admission to the hall is pitcher Ferguson Jenkins of Chatham, Ontario. Jenkins won 284 games, mostly with the Chicago Cubs. He was inducted in 1991 and his many achievements include the 1971 NL Cy Young Award. My wife and my late mother are both from Chatham and I have met Fergie twice. Our son Craig has a baseball autographed by the Canadian pitching ace. In closing this week two little known, but interesting, facts about Expos' newest Hall of Famer
Tim Raines! In 2001 he rejoined the Montreal club for one season. Unfortunately Raines suffered a shoulder injury which required surgery and was out of action for many weeks. Late in the season he was assigned to Expos' top farm club, the now defunct Ottawa Lynx of the Triple A International League (IL), to rehabilitate. My family had three Lynx season tickets for a decade and during that time we saw countless current and former MLB players in action in Ottawa, including Raines. On Aug. 21, 2001, while rehabilitating in Ottawa, Raines and his son Tim Jr., who was playing for the IL's Rochester Red Wings, became the first father and son to face each other in a professional baseball game. And how about this for an eastern Ontario connection! Raines' second wife Shannon Watson is a native of Arnprior. She's the sister of Tanner Watson, a right-handed pitcher who was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in 2000. Tim and Shannon married in 2007 and they now live in suburban Phoenix, Arizona with their twin children. The now 57-year-old Raines continues to work as roving outfield and base running instructor for the Toronto Blue Jays' minor-league operations. He joined Jays' organization in 2013. If you have a comment or question for Jeff Maguire he can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.
Sarah MacDougall takes over Full Circle Theatre Feb. 10 Once again Perth plays host to another fabulous international artist. Sarah MacDougall takes to the stage at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St., Perth, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St., in downtown Perth; call to charge 613-267-6817 or online at www.shadowfax.on.ca. MacDougall is a Swedish Canadian singer/songwriter living in Whitehorse, Yukon. Described by the magazine Rootstime in Belgium as 'One of the greatest talents of our era", and listed as the "2nd best gig" by the major U.K. newspaper The Independent, becoming the #1 most played artist on Canadian Galaxie Folk/Roots radio, Western Canadian Music Award winning artist Sarah MacDougall is getting known for her honest and poetic songs, passionate performances, and unique voice. Since the release of the awardwinning The Greatest Ones Alive in 2011, Sarah has been touring Canada and Europe endlessly, taking time to work on songs and record between tours. Last winter, she hunkered down under the Northern Lights in Whitehorse and put the final touches on the sonically rich album which was to become Grand Canyon.
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Swedish Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah MacDougall plays the Full Circle Theatre in Perth Feb. 10. The album, co-produced by Sarah and Caleb Stull (Field Study, Dominique Fricot, Language Arts), which was recorded in Toronto and Vancouver, features eight songs and guest appearances from Erika Angell (Thus: Owls), Rose Cousins, Jesse Zubot (Tanya Tagaq, Dan Mangan), Peggy Lee, and Leah Abramson (Abramson Singers).
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Stepping outside of traditional folk and flirting with sounds that could have come from The Postal Service or Kate Bush, Grand Canyon keeps the acoustic guitar but infuses the sound with heavier drums and richly textured strings and synths. The songs are about identity, love, fear, hope, growing up, rootlessness and forgiveness.
APPOINTMENTS TO HISTORY SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEE
(Remainder of 2017 to December 31, 2018 Term) Are you looking for a way to become involved in your community? Applications are now being accepted to serve on the newly created History Scholarship Selection Committee. In support of the Tay Valley History Scholarship established in 2017, the Committee will provide advice and recommendations to Council regarding the granting of the Scholarship. The Committee will, among other things: • Initially, develop a nomination form and selection criteria. • Annually, review applications and identify one student graduating from either the Perth and District Collegiate Institute or St. John Catholic High School who has been accepted into a full-time apprenticeship, college or university program and who has demonstrated a keen interest in history to be the recipient of the scholarship. • Establish and maintain liaison with the staff at the Perth and District Collegiate Institute and St. John Catholic High School regarding the granting of the scholarship. • Maintain liaison with the Perth and District Community Foundation regarding the distribution of monies for the scholarship. • Raise funds for the History Scholarship Fund when and as appropriate. Completed applications are being received by the Clerk by email or at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 12:00 p.m. local time, on February 14th, 2017. Application forms are available at the Municipal Office or on the Township website at http://www.tayvalleytwp.ca/en/municipal-government/committees-and-boards.asp. For further information contact: Amanda Mabo, Clerk Tay Valley Township 217 Harper Road Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6
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Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for Boards and Committees. Questions about the collection of Information should be directed to the Clerk at the address indicated above.
LICENSE FREE FISHING WEEKEND The Ontario Government designates two periods during the year as license-free. February 18th, 19th & 20th, 2017 is one of those times when you can experience the excitement of winter fishing free of charge! This is a great opportunity to introduce your kids or friends to this relaxing sport. For more information including a complete list of scheduled events, visit www.ontariofamilyfishing.com.
NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAWS 2017-006 and 2017-007
2017 INTERIM TAX BILLS
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of Tay Valley Township passed the above noted By-Laws on the 24th day of January, 2017, under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter P.13.
Interim tax bills have been mailed out. The 2017 Interim Taxes are based on 50% of the property taxes billed in 2016. Interim tax instalments are due: Friday, February 24th & Wednesday, April 26th. Change of Address: If you have a change of address, please submit it to the Finance Department at financeassistant@tayvalleytwp.ca. Failure to receive a tax bill will not invalidate penalty and interest charges. Automatic Withdrawals: The Township can arrange for automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank account to be applied against your tax account. Your tax account must be up to date before you begin. Contact the Municipal Office at 613-267-5353 for further information.
AND TAKE NOTICE that appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law may be made not later than the 22nd day of February, 2017, by filing with the Clerk of Tay Valley Township. Contact the Clerk for information as to who may appeal and how.
By-Law 2017-006 applies to a 925m2 lot at 231 Maberly Elphin Road, Part Lot 14, Con 8, Geographic Township of South Sherbrooke. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the parcel from Institutional (I) to Residential (R) and Commercial (C). The effect of the amendment is to allow conversion of use from Church to Residential with a Commercial portion. By-Law 2017-007 applies to a 1012m2 lot at 111 Country Lane, Part Lot 18, Con 9, Geographic Township of North Burgess. The purpose of this amendment is to change the zoning of the property from Seasonal Residential (RS) to Residential Limited Services Exception-156 (RLS-156). The effect of the amendment is to recognize an existing undersized lot and allow reconstruction of a dwelling at a setback of 15m (west corner) and 21m (east corner), with deck encroachment of 2.4m. THIS NOTICE GIVEN ON THE 2nd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2017. Amanda Mabo, Clerk, Tay Valley Township (800) 810-0161 or (613) 267-5353
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LAWS marks Feb. 10-12 as National Pet Adoption weekend at Pet Valu Please mark your calendars for the weekend of Feb. 10-12. It's National Pet Adoption weekend at many Pet Valu stores in Ontario. In Perth and Almonte we'll have several cats and maybe kittens available to find their forever homes. LAWS representation will be available during that weekend in both stores to answer your questions and accept donations. Smiths Falls Veterinary Clinic has offered their time and services to do a microchip clinic on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 12 to 3 p.m. in Perth at Pet Valu. The cost is $25 with all proceeds going to LAWS. Perth Pet Valu has organized a nail clipping clinic on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. which is $10 per animal.
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Downtown Carleton Place (DCP), formerly the Carleton Place Business Improvement Association (BIA), held its annual general meeting (AGM) on Monday, Jan. 23 at the Carleton Place Canoe Club. The AGM was well attended by DCP members as well as community partners and politicians, including mayor Louis Antonakos, deputy mayor Jerry Flynn and Coun. Sean Redmond. DCP board chair Mark Lovell emceed the gathering. DCP's regular board meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month at Carambeck Community Centre, beginning at 6:30 p.m. "Members are welcome to come out and see what we do," Lovell said. Joining Lovell on the DCP board are vice chair Petra Graber and directors Sean Lawrence, Mike Cimilyan and Rob Probert. "These folks are all volunteers," he said, "and I appreciate the time they put forth for this area." Lovell acknowledged "the sobering news last week" that Dack's Jewellers is closing its doors at the end of April, and he recognized the store's contribution to the area over the last 119 years. Too, the board chair recognized DCP's newest members: Black Tartan Kitchen; Brown & MacFarlane Glass; Carousel Kids Consignment; Chestwood; CP Rentals and Property Management; Donna Macdonald Mortgage Brokers; Giardino Lifestyle Salon and Academy; Sargent Fire & Security; Haley Rehab; Ink & Iron Tattoo Co.; Insight Studio; Renewed With Love
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in the community through its involvement in successful events: Free Comic Book Day, Lambs Down Park Festival, Bridge Street Bazaar and Santa Claus Parade, just to name a few. The organization, which began in 1979, is financed through a special levy, designed to assist the local business area. "Our goals are to draw people to the area, to maintain and increase people's awareness of the area, to develop a community network, to be a voice and play an advocacy role for members and to encourage incentives to help members," Lovell explained. Two key support organizations for DCP: Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce and the town. Lovell noted all three organizations
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ings of the Retail Business Holidays Act bylaw, a request that came from Stalwart Brewing Co. As a result, small retail businesses are now permitted to stay open on statutory holidays if they choose to do so. Going forward, DCP will continue its co-operative events and advertising grant initiative, in addition to going to the next phase of the Main Street Canada program, an initiative of the National Trust of Canada. Moreover, the organization will review its policies, improve its MailChimp database and build its social media engagement. Financials Lovell noted the goal of the AGM was to review and approve DCP’s 2017 budget. Lawrence presented the proposed financial document, in addition to the 2016 year-end totals. “This is not an audited financial statement,” he noted. “The town has not finished the statement yet.” The town does the books for DCP. “Right now, it looks like we will end 2016 with a $39 surplus,” Lawrence said. He noted 2017’s revenue (levy and other sources) would amount to $181,800, with expenses (salaries, rent, supplies, debt, facade grant, Market Square roof repayment, beautification, events and promotions and co-operative events and advertising grant) totalling $181,800. “It comes out as a balanced budget,” he said.
The treasurer added there was no increase in the DCP levy for 2017. After putting forth a motion to pass the budget as presented, which was seconded by Cimilyan, mortgage specialist Donna MacDonald asked Lawrence if he could breakdown the $60,000 attributed to all events. “What does the money go towards?” she asked. “This is for all the main events we do,” Lawrence explained. “It includes administration costs, promotion, advertising...everything.” “Once this budget is approved, we are going to set a budget for each event,” he continued. “The reason behind this... we are trying to figure out what each event costs us.” Lovell explained DCP plans to take its current events and make them bigger and better. Realtor Ralph Shaw noted, “This is the annual meeting and we have always had a financial statement in proper format...I do not know what this is. Why would you come to the annual meeting without a financial statement?” Lawrence explained his document showed “what we spent last year in certain areas and what we are planning to spend this year.” “You are asking us to approve a budget that is incomplete,” property owner Jack Taylor said. “The town will not have the final totals until probably the end of this week or early next week,” Lawrence said. “I do not know how you expect us
to approve a budget that is crap,” Shaw said. “Phil (town treasurer Phil Hogan) can turn something out at the push of a button on Jan. 2 that tells you where you are at year end.” “So do not give me some line that you cannot do it,” he continued. “It would not be audited, but it certainly would be more accurate.” Brigitte Diogo of the Green Counter Boutique thanked DCP for its presentation. She noted, “It is clear you are trying very hard, but there is not enough detail. I do not know what I am approving, what I am supporting.” In previous years, Graber did not remember the budget breakdown being more than what was being presented at the AGM. The Granary’s Dena Comley inquired about DCP’s debt and reserves. In regards to the reserve total, “I do not have the exact number in front of me; however, I believe it is approximately $40,000,” Lawrence said. “Personally, I think it is a lot of money to be sitting in a reserve when we have debt with the town.” “We will definitely have the totals at our February board meeting,” he added. “You want us to have confidence in your budget, but you do not know the answers,” Nancy Code Miller of Nancy’s Impressions exclaimed. Lawyer Ken Bennett added, “This is a legal requirement...you need to get our approval for this budget. Because it
does not look like a budget, it is hard for us to give you that approval.” Lawrence said DCP had “no checks and balances of what events were costing...they have not been properly allocated - ever, but this is what we are trying to do.” After Bennett suggested the budget approval vote be called, it did not carry (14 for and 18 against). It was then suggested the AGM be adjourned until the information sought by the DCP membership - debt, reserves, events breakdown and 2016 financials - is available. “I would suggest you go back and look at the last 20 years of financials for this meeting and just duplicate it,” Shaw said. “There is a long history of how it has been presented...follow the format.” Lawrence called those figures “pie in the sky.” “They are not accurate because proper accounting was not assigned to each event,” he said, “and that is what we are trying to do.” The treasurer added, “We have numerous spots on the board if someone wants to come on and do some of this stuff.” “Saying we have done it that way for 20 years so that is the only way it can be done is wrong,” Lawrence continued. “I am sorry, I have bit my tongue long enough.” In the end, a motion was carried to adjourn DCP’s AGM until a later date, with all requested financial information available for members to review.
It’s Not Too Late … Help Us Plan Local Health Care Almonte General Hospital (AGH) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) are each developing new Strategic Plans and we want your input to help answer the question: ‘What are the big things we have to get right over the next few years to ensure continued success?’ This strategic planning process helps the hospitals build on current strengths and prepare for, and respond to, external health care challenges. We want to position AGH and CPDMH for future success and create strategic plans that ensure the very best care close to home for local residents.
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Mississippi Mills mayor speaks of ‘challenging’ 2016 during annual address BY ASHLEY KULP
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Mississippi Mills Mayor Shaun McLaughlin admits that 2016 brought challenges for the municipality. He spoke of the highs and lows of the year during his annual address at a Dec. 20 council session. On the heels of Lanark County council's passing of a statement of acknowledgement that the county building is on unceded Algonquin First Nation territory late last year, McLaughlin started things off in a similar fashion. "I'm going to begin this annual address with something that nobody's really done here before, I think," he remarked. "I'm acknowledging that all meetings in this building occur on traditional territory of the Algonquin First Nation and that we respect the history of the land we share." McLaughlin indicated "this past year has challenged us all, as people and as politicians." It started off with the Feb. 11, 2016 murder of Mississippi Mills Coun. Bernard Cameron, which he said shattered the "'it could never happen here' view of our town." Cameron was killed in his Strathburn Street home in Almonte while defending daughter Sarah. The shooter, Sarah's estranged partner Travis Porteous, also died from his injuries. Following Cameron's death, Mississippi Mills had to determine how to fill the vacant Almonte ward council position around the table. After much debate, council members decided to go with a public selection process where residents could apply and each
faced the same set of interview questions from council. Almonte resident Amanda Pulker-Mok was the successful applicant and was appointed to her council seat on April 25. Last year also saw residents scrutinize Mississippi Mills council activities and decisions more closely, which McLaughlin said has prompted council to make adjustments to their communications policy and procedural bylaw. "Council and staff have faced a social media assault unlike anything we'd seen before," he admitted. "This is not a local phenomenon; internationally there's been exponential growth of this kind of activity and it's affecting public policy everywhere. And in response, council and staff are adapting our communication activities." High profile decisions such as the appointment process of the vacant Almonte ward council seat, the passing of the heritage conservation district (HCD) bylaw, as well as council's proposal to sell off dedicated parkland, led to the formation of the Pakenham, Ramsay, Almonte Taxpayers' Action Committee (PRATAC). McLaughlin said that despite the trials of 2016, some positive accomplishments have been made in the municipality, citing the HCD decision as one. "Tourism is a major economic driver in this town and in order to keep Almonte attractive to visitors and investors for generations to come, we passed the heritage conservation district bylaw and the heritage grant program," he stated.
Mayor Shaun McLaughin Mississippi Mills council endorsed the HCD for downtown Almonte on June 28, which marked two years of work to establish the district. It was established to increase economic and cultural vitality, tourism and respect the history of the community, while also protecting Almonte's downtown core from big box stores. At the time of the endorsement, Mississippi Mills CAO Diane Smithson remarked, "...The unique concentration of heritage buildings, heritage streetscape and the Mississippi River within the proposed HCD makes the entire area a priority for the community and economic development of Almonte and Mississippi Mills." Another positive event, McLaughlin said, was when the municipality took the opportunity to pay tribute to its businesses with the inaugural Mississippi Mills Longstanding Business
Recognition Evening Oct. 20 at Almonte Old Town Hall. Twenty-eight businesses who have been in operation for more than 25, 35, 50 and 65 years were honoured. The awarding of bronze status from the Share the Road Coalition "in recognition of our efforts to make our town more cycle friendly," McLaughlin said, and the Healthy Communities partnership award from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, were other highlights. Mississippi Mills has made many strides towards healthy living this year, he said. "Recreation and youth became high priorities this year," McLaughlin continued. "We created an active transportation advisory committee and re-commissioned the Riverwalk committee. These groups will advise council on trails, bike routes and pedestrian safety." "We also finalized plans to build a cycle and pedestrian trail from Greystone Estates to Almonte to provide a safe route to town for families," McLaughlin added, noting that Gemmill Park upgrades planned for this year will include a splash pad and skateboard park. Other successes included the reopening of a permanent youth centre in Mississippi Mills following the closure of Almonte TYPS in October 2014. The Mississippi Mills Youth Centre, located in the former Mac's location at 134 Main Street East, was officially unveiled Dec. 8. Les Voakes serves as executive director and Sarah Lickley is program co-ordinator.
"Also in 2016, we began work to replace the Pakenham library with a larger, more accessible building," McLaughlin said. The library will be under construction through the spring, with an interim location currently housed within Pakenham Public School. McLaughlin noted not all residents will be happy with the decisions council made in 2016, but said it was done in the best interests of all residents. "We faced challenges in 2016 as we implemented these policies because they changed the status quo and criticism is always the price politicians will pay for change," he pointed out. "However, the decisions we have madeare benefitting people now and will continue to improve their worth for years ahead." This month at
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seeking to do this is by encouraging “a solid school system. Rural schools are important to every community, but are especially important to rural communities. When you close a rural school, you close the whole community.” She criticized the provincial government for having a view too narrowly focused on urban zones like the Greater Toronto Area, urging Queen’s Park to have “a view beyond the urban centres, (which) is essential.” Renaud summed up the feeling of many of the other presenters about bussing, echoing their sentiments that by bussing students outside of their communities, “they will be on busses for a long time.” This curbs the ability of older students to get part-time jobs, they are less likely to help out on the family farm, will get home later, and will be unable to participate in extracurricular activities. “This is a cost to student success,” Renaud said. As for the ARC process, Renaud charged that “the review process is flawed,” she said. “The funding formula needs to be reviewed.” Renaud had her own intriguing proposal: “What if we pick up those kids in the urban (area) and bus them to the rural areas?” she asked. “What an education they would get.” She ended her remarks on a note of rural frustration, aimed at the powers-that-be. “What are you trying to do? Hammer a nail (in the coffin of) rural Ontario?” Pakenham Public School Heather Potts of Pakenham Public School returned for a second presentation, following her first one in Perth last autumn, in which she called for Almonte’s two public elementary schools — R. Tait McKenzie and Naismith Memorial —
to be merged, and Pakenham allowed to continue on. “Almonte has two of the largest elementary schools in the board,” Potts said. “Pakenham is part of the solution, not the problem.” A combined Almonte school would have 90 per cent utilization, while a revived Pakenham school would continue to have utilization of about 80 per cent. Under this proposal, she said, no community would be left without a school. Potts stressed that “there are real threats to us,” including the public school boards in nearby Renfrew County and Ottawa, as well as Catholic boards in Ottawa and Lanark County. As many as 40 students could be lost by students fleeing to other boards, and that number “could be an underestimate.” She admitted that Almonte students would be affected by this move. “Will Almonte students be upset? Probably,” she said. But the two schools are only four kilometres apart, and “they are staying in their own community, where they grew up.” Mental health, helping hands Fraser Scantlebury, executive director of the Lanark County United Way, warned that closed rural schools would mean that elementary school students would be less likely to access programs that his group funds. He pointed to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Lanark County’s in-school mentoring programs, as one example. “If we don’t have the schools, those programs cannot survive,” Scantlebury said. It also amazed him that the UCDSB was looking to close schools, when he had community groups coming to him all the time looking for space. As a parent himself, living in Almonte, Scantlebury said that it upset him “to see par-
ents and students going against each other,” and he wanted to see a movement “away from this conflict between parents. It does not work.” Scantlebury was accompanied by Dr. Kevin Clouthier, executive director of Open Doors for Lanark Children and Youth, who noted that there did not appear to be any mention made in the board documents relating childhood mental health with school closures. For children who move schools between kindergarten and Grade 3, there is research that shows that school performance is affected. “But it starts to move back up again for most (students),” Clouthier said. However, “which ones will be pushed over the edge” by this change, he asked. One in five children are expected to face a mental health challenge. “When schools disappear, those community connections disappear,” Clouthier said. In conclusion, Scantlebury urged the board to “take some more time. We need more time. You’re putting us on the fasttrack.” Barb King, a Glen Tay parent, agreed with Scantlebury. “Six months (consultation time) is ridiculous and irresponsible,” said King. “I can’t imagine running a business on a 10-month time frame,” since parents were first made aware of this matter last September. Cheryl Smith, who works as a volunteer at Pakenham Public School, said that closing down her school and the garden program she loves “will deprive not just students, their families and friends,” of a school, but will deprive “people like me,” as well. On a less sentimental matter, Wolford Public School parent Sarah Stinson noted that her school “operates under budget.” As such, “there will be no financial benefit to close it.”
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Local pharmacist retires after 50 years in the business BY LAURIE WEIR
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Brian Macpherson gets a little emotional when discussing his long-lasting career in the pharmaceutical industry. The Carleton Place man
hung up his white jacket on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the Smiths Falls Shoppers Drug Mart after 50 years in the industry. "I'm proud that I was able to stay in the business for so long," he said. "It's been most rewarding. It makes me sad
in a way too that I can't carry on." Macpherson owned his own pharmacy, Carvers IDA, in Ottawa and then sold it to PharmaPlus. It became Carvers PharmaPlus. In 2012, he left the position as manager.
Macpherson then moved to Carleton Place, but he wasn't ready to quit yet, so he applied for a part time position at Shoppers Drug Mart, "and finished out my career here," he said. He's been in Smiths Falls for the past year and a half. Some of his best moments, he said, were "making people happy... positive outcomes. You know, we all have negative outcomes, but it's about making it a positive outcome. It's been a rewarding career for
me... for the most part." Macpherson said he is in his 73rd year and having a career span some 50 years, "I never thought I could do that. It's kind of a big deal, I think." He graduated from the University of Toronto when he was 25 and started his career in Prescott. Then he moved to Ottawa and the rest... "is history," he said. Macpherson said he's going to take up curling; he tried it once and found he used some
muscles he didn't know existed. "I haven't been a big curler in the past, but I tried it and I liked it. I just have to get a little bit more in shape," he said with a grin. And he wants to volunteer in his community. "I am probably going to volunteer in a nursing home," he said. "My mother was in a nursing home and old people need companionship. I hope I have a lot of years ahead of me."
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Brian Macpherson celebrated his retirement from the pharmaceutical industry on Jan. 26 from Shoppers Drug Mart, Smiths Falls. The Carleton Place native said he is going to volunteer his time and do some curling as he settles into his new role as a retiree.
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UpcoMing coUncil Meetings
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council)
Position Starting February 2017 Up to 37.5 hours per week: hours will include Wednesdays 1-6 pm, Thursdays 1-6 pm, Fridays 4-9 pm Wage: $18-20 per hour
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
YoUtH centRe MAnAgeR ten (10) MontH contRAct Position Starting February 2017 30 hours per week which may include evenings and some weekends Wage: $20-22 per hour For detailed job descriptions of the two positions, visit our web site at mississippimills.ca or call Diane Smithson, CAO at 613 256-2064 ext 225.
notice oF pUBlic inFoRMAtion centRe conceRning tHe DeVelopMent oF A concept plAn FoR BlocKs 40 (Don MAYnARD pARK) AnD 42 TAKE NOTICE that the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be receiving input with regards to the development of a concept plan for Block 40 (Don Maynard Park) and Block 42. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public information centre will be held on: Monday, February 13th, 2017 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge St., Almonte ON For further information, please visit the Municipal website: http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/play.asp Join us for our
Mississippi Mills All BUsiness BReAKFAst February 9th, 7:00 pm Coffee, 7:30 Breakfast Almonte Civitan Hall Hosted by the Municipal Community and Economic Development Committee this is an opportunity to network, ask questions & hear updates. Cost $10 (to be collected at the door) Register by February 5th tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca or 613-256-1077 (It is important to register so that we can let the kitchen know numbers and we can have your name tag ready.)
*** eMploYMent oppoRtUnitY *** YoUtH centRe YoUtH WoRKeR Casual position starting February 2017 Up to 15 hours a week: hours will include Wednesdays 1-6 pm, Thursdays 1-6 pm, Fridays 4-9 pm Wage: $14-16 per hour For a detailed job description, visit our web site at mississippimills.ca or call Diane Smithson, CAO at 613 256-2064 ext 225. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than 12 o’clock noon on Friday, February 3, 2017. We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged. If you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 613 256-2064. Should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or interview for a position with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills we will endeavour to make such accommodations. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.
2017 inteRiM tAX notice The 2017 interim tax bills have been mailed and are due Monday, February 27, 2017. Please note that the tax rates for 2017 have not yet been set, therefore the interim bill is calculated at 40% of 2016 tax rates. If you own property in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and did not receive a tax bill please contact the Municipal Office at 613-256-2064.
Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than 12 o’clock noon on Thursday, February 9, 2017. We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged. If you require this document or any additional documents in an alternative format, please contact our office at 613 256-2064. Should you require any special accommodations in order to apply or interview for a position with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills we will endeavour to make such accommodations. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.
ReQUest FoR pRoposAls pRoFessionAl engineeRing seRVices FoUR (4) YeAR stAnDing oFFeR AgReeMent RFp #17-05 The Municipality of Mississippi Mills invites consulting firms and/or consultants along with sub-contracted services to submit a proposal for the provision of Professional Engineering Services as set out in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation. The primary engineering services required shall be municipal engineering; however, there may also be a need for other engineering services such as transportation, structural, geotechnical, hydrogeological, electrical, and mechanical. Electronic copies of the Request for Proposal may be obtained by contacting the Roads and Public Works Department at 613-256-2064 Ext. 258 or emailing chartwick@mississippimills.ca. Interested firms are invited to submit their Proposal no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 and will be received by the CAO, at the Municipal Office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte until for the “Municipality of Mississippi Mills – Professional Engineering Services, Four (4) Year Standing Offer Agreement – RFP 17-05”. For further information regarding the Request for Proposal, or the assignment, please contact: Cory Smith Roads and Public Works Technologist Telephone: (613) 256-2064 x 229 Fax: (613) 256-4242 E-mail: csmith@mississippimills.ca
QUotAtions FoR concRete WoRK The scope of this contract is for the repair and/or replacement of concrete sidewalks, as directed by the Roads and Public Works Department. Measurement and payment will be made per square meter as calculated by area calculations (length x width). Quotations must be completed on this form for the materials and services listed below and returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked Attention: Rod Cameron, Operations Manager, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, “Concrete Work Quotation” and dated. Considerations will NOT be given to the Quotation if received later than 1:30 pm local time on February 21, 2017. To obtain a copy of the quotation document email chartwick@mississippimills.ca requesting a copy.
QUotAtions FoR stReet sWeeping The scope of this contract is for the supply and operation of completely functional and operational unit(s) for Street Sweeping. The units are required to feature the following: a. high speed (capable of operating at highway speed while traveling). b. large hopper capacity c. water system for dust control Quotations must be completed on this form for all labour and materials required to complete the work listed below and returned in a sealed envelope clearly marked Attention: Rod Cameron, Operations Manager, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, RR 2, Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, “ 2017 Mechanical Street Sweeping Quotation” and dated. Considerations will NOT be given to the Quotation if received later than 1:30 pm local time on February 21, 2017. To obtain a copy of the quotation document email chartwick@mississippimills.ca requesting a copy.
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Julian Smith key speaker at annual Heritage Dinner in Carleton Place BY TARA GESNER
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The following are issues discussed by Carleton Place council members during the community issues and corporate services committee meetings, held Jan. 24. Superb food and storytelling take centre stage at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society's annual Heritage Day Dinner. Coun. Sean Redmond noted the event takes place upstairs in the town hall auditorium on Thursday, March 9, beginning at 6 p.m. The evening's guest speaker is Julian Smith, a former resident of Appleton. An architect, Smith will discuss his work on the restoration project of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. Now living in Niagaraon-the-Lake, Smith was recently appointed by the Governor General to the Order of Canada. Besides marking Canada's 150th anniversary, the year 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Order. "It should be a wonderful evening," Redmond said. Tickets are $50 per person, and they are available at the Carleton Place and Beckwith
Historical Society, 267 Edmund St., and Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce, 175 Bridge St. "It would be nice to see a few council members present," Redmond said. He added the year 2017 is also the 120th anniversary of Carleton Place Town Hall. The chamber will hold its annual general meeting (AGM) over breakfast on Wednesday, March 29, running from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the Mississippi Golf Club. The chamber board met on Tuesday, Jan. 17, with the general discussion centered on membership. "Several positions will be up for grabs this year," deputy mayor Jerry Flynn said. "Sam Bat president Arlene Anderson is going to join the board." "This will be taken care of at the AGM," he added. Going forward, the chamber is encouraging more visitations from Carleton Place's sister cities: Franklin, Tenn. and Comrie, Scotland. The chamber was first established in Carleton Place as a board of trade in 1916. The next meeting of the Carleton Place and District Youth Centre board is Monday, Feb. 6.
Coun. Ross Trimble noted representatives from United Way Lanark County would be in attendance, with the topic of discussion focussing on agency funding going forward. In the year 2016, United Way Lanark County board members agreed in principle to a new collaboration - amalgamating with United Ways in Prescott-Russell, Ottawa and Renfrew County. Once ratified by members, all four United Ways can share resources, including fundraising tools, marketing materials, community development research and more. Monies raised locally, will continue to be invested locally. The last meeting of the daycare committee was Monday, Jan. 9. "Traditionally, we meet the last Monday of every month," Coun. Theresa Fritz said. "However, by wishes of the committee, we moved our meetings to the first Monday." Fritz noted longtime daycare director Jacqueline Leach gave notice she will be retiring in July 2017. "Programs are full and everything is moving well," she added. Two daycare committee
members have given notice, and as a result, the group is waiting to see what response it gets from a call for new members. With the municipal budget in place for 2017, a key priority is the heating and air conditioning at Carambeck Community Centre ($240,000). Council forewarned In 2011 Carleton Place received $1.6 million by way of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF), which is the province's main transfer payment to municipalities.
However, over the last six years this amount has been reduced continuously. Funding for the year 2017 is $700,000. According to treasurer Phil Hogan, of this amount, $585,000 is for being a small community. "This grant is based on a community having a population of under 10,000," Hogan noted. A national census in Canada is conducted every five years by Statistics Canada. As of the previous census (2011), Carleton Place's population was 9,803.
With the town booming with development, Hogan reached out to the ministry to inquire, "what happens after we have a population great than 10,000"? "I have been told we will lose this grant proportionately as we grow to a population of 12,000," he reported, and "by the time we are 12,000 we will lose the entire $585,000." For 2018, the ministry will use new census data, collected in spring 2016, for this calculation. "I just want you to be forewarned," Hogan said.
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Living in a Trump world Unless you have been living under a rock for the last few days, you know US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Jan. 27 to keep immigrants from seven Muslim-majority nations – Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen – out of the US for three months. Too, the order prevents refugees from entering the country for 120 days. Many critics have questioned, why is Saudi Arabia not on the list? After all, 15 of the 19 hijackers involved in the 9/11 attacks were citizens of the country. Moreover, in the last 15 years, Americans have committed the majority of the terrorist attacks on US soil. Omar Mateen, the mass murderer who killed 49 people and wounded dozens at Orlando’s Pulse nightclub in 2016, was an American. Since Friday’s announcement, US citizens have taken to the streets, airports, borders, social media and more to protest the ban, and millions around the globe have called the president’s action illegitimate, immoral and unjustified. On Jan. 28, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent out a tweet welcoming refugees from the countries named in Trump’s ban. He wrote: “To those fleeing persecution, terror and war, Canadians will welcome you, regardless of your faith. Diversity is our strength.” Yes, Trump is doing exactly what he promised he would do if elected; however, I guess it just saddens me that so many Americans were willing to overlook what he said and did during the 2016 presidential election and vote him in anyway. In my opinion, he demeaned women, bullied his competitors and ridiculed immigrants and people of colour, and I will never forget seeing video of him mocking a disabled reporter. On Sunday morning, a close friend of mine was sitting with her husband and talking about Trump’s ban and how it affects someone who was born in one of the excluded countries but now living in the US for years. On a side note, I am no expert on terrorism, but someone with a job, home, friends, pets, etc. who goes on vacation for a week or two is not returning home a threat to national
TARA GESNER Tara Firma security. Just saying. My friend’s five-year-old was very interested in her parent’s discussion and wanted all the facts. I was told over Facebook that she had a plethora of questions: Where will they live? Why is the man doing that? Why can they not go home? My friend did her best at explaining something that defies explanation. After the little one asked question after question, when she was satisfied that she understood, she shook her head and shouted, “That is not fair!” my friend wrote. No, it is not! The other week, the same friend’s daughter was home sick from school. I guess she overheard a person on a talk show say something about the differences between people. “She wanted to know what was different about them,” my friend told me. “That is a really hard one... kids, at least mine, do not notice or react to differences in race, religion, sexuality, etc.” Everyday, my friend and her daughter pass a Sikh man on their way home from school. He is going to pick up his son. “My daughter says hi to him,” my friend wrote, “and she once told him that she liked his ‘hat’.” “To her, people are just people,” my friend added. “What an amazing world we would live in if everyone could be like that.” Recently, Trump was invited by British Prime Minister Theresa May to visit Britain this year. An online petition calling for him to be prevented from making an official state visit to the UK already has 1.2 million signatures. A full state visit would involve an audience with the royal family. Many feel it would be an embarrassment to the Queen. I wonder how Canadians would feel about Trump coming to Canada. If you have any comments or questions for Tara Gesner, she can be reached by email at: tgesner@metroland.com.
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Labour council donates to Build a Mountain of Food Members of the Lanark District Labour Council presented a $2,500 donation to the Town and Country Chrysler Build a Mountain of Food’s 2016 project on Monday, Jan. 23. The money was divided equally between the four food banks in Lanark County, including in Carleton Place/Almonte, Lanark, Perth, and Smiths Falls. On hand for the presentation were: (front, left to right) Ike Doornekamp (OSSTF 26); Hervé Cavanagh (OPSEU 466); Janis DeSalvo (OPSEU 435); Carolyn Barr, Smiths Falls and District Food Bank manager; Annalienne Venuta (CUPE 4474); Elsie Day (CUPE 5678); and in the back, Hugh Colton of the Build a Mountain of Food campaign, Danny Whitmore (UCTE 61) and John Jackson (CUPE 2119). Other labour councils that contributed to the fundraising effort were CUPW 627, ETFO Upper Canada, and OPSEU 437.
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Regulation of wetlands could cause property values to dip, says MPP DEAR EDITOR:
Imagine if the value of your property suddenly dropped by 20 per cent. How would you and your family react? Unfortunately for thousands of Ontario residents, that is exactly what is about to happen. The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has decided to regulate all ‘insignificant’ wetlands across the province of Ontario. In the past the only wetlands under protection are either very large or have enough rare plants in them to be considered ‘significant’, but this changed. In 2005, areas within 120 metres of significant wetlands and areas within 30 metres of other wetlands were protected from any kind of interference or alteration. But in 2015, the MVCA decided to apply that decision to insignificant wetlands. Because of this change, thou-
sands of Ontario residents may no longer be able to build a deck in their backyard or finish their fence to keep their dogs safe. Families that are partway through a renovation may have to stop the project altogether because their backyard just happens to include, or to be near, what the province calls an ‘insignificant wetland’. In any other context, taking or restricting your private property in this arbitrary manner would be cause for outrage. And yet the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority’s decision is being met with little media attention. But it gets worse. The MVCA does not even indicate the potential cost of this change in policy. There is no commentary on whether municipalities can afford it, or whether they will need to raise taxes and fees on families and businesses to compensate.
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Personal property rights are not mentioned once in the MVCA’s guiding documents, even after the courts ruled that this type of government overreach was illegal and improper. Everyone supports conserving our great lands, protecting our important waterways, and of course taking care of the animals that live in our forests. But it’s time to start thinking equally about the impact that the MVCA’s policies have on the families who own the affected land in the first place; how these policies might reduce their property value or perhaps make it worthless overnight. It’s time that government take a more respectful approach to personal property rights. Jack MacLaren MPP Carleton-Mississippi Mills
Almonte property owners group drop HCD appeal to OMB BY BRIAN GALLAGHER
An appeal by the concerned property owners group in the proposed Heritage Conservation District (HCD) of downtown Almonte, to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) against the Municipality of Mississippi Mills was withdrawn on Monday, Jan. 16. The appeal was launched because they felt strongly that proper procedure was not followed, that residents were not properly informed about the implications of designation, that guidelines on how they would have to comply with the designation were never fully explained and in fact were not available until the public meetings were over. There was no effort made to work with property owners and encourage them to be willing participants in the heritage process. Concerns over increases in insurance and maintenance costs, downplayed by the consultants and councillors are now proving to be all too real. Above all there is the reality that the rights of property owners to enjoy and to maintain their property according to their wishes would now be placed in the hands of the heritage committee. The decision to withdraw was made after consulta-
tion with legal counsel, (who regularly make presentations to the OMB) and their revelation that the process of continuing the appeal would mean a cash outlay of somewhere between $60,000 to $100,000 with the possibility of a successful outcome of between zero and five per cent. Not a very lucrative venture. The OMB does not care if the designation causes the owners hardship, they do not care if their costs go up drastically, they don't care about potential conflicts of interest and they are not interested in the fact that close to one half of the owners were not in favour of having their properties included. The moral of the story is "keep an eye on your government because they are slowly whittling away the rights of the individual." The final meeting of the concerned property owners group was held on Monday morning, where the decision was made to terminate operations and to encourage the group to become active members of the Pakenham, Ramsay, Almonte, Taxpayers Action Committee (PRATAC). Any further action on the heritage issue will be in the hands of that organization. Brian Gallagher is the president of PRATAC
Valentine dance, auction in Clayton on Feb. 11 St. George's Anglican Church in Clayton is once again hosting their annual Valentine Dance and Auction in the Clayton Community Hall. The festivities take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 with the doors opening at 7 p.m. and music beginning at 8 p.m. Back by popular demand is the Kyle Felhaver Band with guest performer Brad Scott. Last year the dance floor was hopping for the whole evening. There will be a cash bar and late light lunch. Local
businesses have donated many interesting items for the door prize and silent auction tables. Of course the talented people of St. George's are contributing sewing, knitting, baking and woodworking items as well. Tickets are reasonably priced at $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Advance tickets are recommended and are available in several locations. For more information, call Ray 613-2569010 or check out www. stgeorgechurchclayton. webs.com.
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Harvest Community Church Church meets: Calvary Christian Academy, 9749 Hwy 15, Franktown When: EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:42 am (Children’s service also at same time) Phone: (613) 552-1323 Email: scott@harvestcc.ca Web: www.harvestcc.ca Pastor: Scott Ridenour Almonte Presbyterian Church 111 Church St. 613-256-2184 apc@trytel.com Minister, Rev. Barry Carr Mr. George Stewart Organist and Choir Director 11:00 am – Worship Service & Sunday School Celebrating 183 years in Mississippi Mills All Welcome Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish Almonte 613-256-1034 Rev. Paul J. Gaudet SATURDAY MASS - 4:30 pm SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 am – 10:30 am Children’s Liturgy, Youth Ministry, Bible Study, Prayer Circle (check website for times & programs) www.holynameofmaryparish.com Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 Rev. Mary Royal Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 am – SUNDAY WORSHIP & Sunday School Child Care Available Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: office@almonteunited.com Office Hours: 9 am–12 pm Mon–Fri. For Transportation call the office. Zion-Memorial United Church 37 Franklin Street • 613-257-2133 10:30 am Morning Worship 10:30 am Sunday School & Nursery FULLY ACCESSIBLE Minister: Rev. Judith Evenden, M.Div. WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
This Year, 2017 we believe that Jesus is seeking you, nudging you to respond. If YOU ARE lOOkINg fOR A CARINg COMMUNITY, A REASON fOR HOPE, PlEASE CONNECT WITH US. We have Sunday Services and Sunday School with Nursery at 10:00 am–11:15 am. Refreshments and fellowship time after the services. And 3 stimulating Study Groups mid week. Come and join us you will be welcome. 117 Victoria St., Carleton Place For more information please call Rev. Dave Kemp, 613-257-5490. We are a Biblically faithful, Gospel sharing parish in the Anglican Church in North America. www.eternalhopechurch.org Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada Rev. Dr. Karen Boivin Fully Accessible ashtonmunsterchurch.ca for more information Everyone Welcome. Child Care provided.
Parish of Franktown-Innisville Anglican Churches The Rev. David Vavasour 613-257-1340 www.franktown-innisvilleparish.ca Sunday, January 15th and 22nd St. James at 9:00 a.m. Sunday’s Kool at 9:00 a.m. in Centennial Hall St. John’s at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, January 29th One Joint Parish Service at 9:00 at St. James All are Welcome!
Reformed Presbyterian Church Christ Centred – People Focused 273 Almonte St., Almonte SERVICES: 10 am EACH SUNDAY Worship Services every Sunday at 10 am 2nd services – 2 pm – 1st Sunday of every month 6 pm – 2nd thru 5th Sundays Weekly Small groups and youth group Church office 613-256-2816 website: hillsiderpc.ca
117 Victoria St., Carleton Place 613-257-5109 contact@carletonplaceadventists.org www.carletonplaceadventists.org Pastor: Didier Fourny SATURDAY SERVICES Sabbath School – 9:30 am Divine Service – 11:00 am EVERYONE WELCOME!!
By the river, we are growing 62 Clyde St., Almonte 613-256-1771 www.stpaulsalmonte.ca office@stpaulsalmonte.ca Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here. Sunday Services 8:00 am: BCP spoken Eucharist 9:15 am: BAS Eucharist (Choir & Organ) 11:00 am: Eucharist (Praise Team) A variety of styles in a less formal atmosphere. Please consult our website for service time changes and other info www.stpaulsalmonte.ca
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Cornerstone Community Church 1728 Concession 11-A, Almonte (at the round-about) Pastor Dave Moriarity 613-256-4995 SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 am Ample Parking – Fully Accessible Nursery Care/Sunday School Weekly Bible Study & Prayer * Friendly Family-Centred Ministry * A Free Methodist Congregation The Lighthouse 355 Moffatt Street 613-257-4255 Pastor: Doug Anderson Email: info@cplighthouse.org Sunday Services 10 am Celebration Service & Children’s Church Contact us for more information Personal prayer available Tuesdays & Thursdays 12–2:30 pm Call or come by Contact Barb
Ottawa Valley Vineyard Church Loving God, Loving People, Having Fun When: 10:30 am SUNDAY Carleton Place High School 613-257-6045 www.ovv.ca St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place Fr. Augustine Mendonça, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 MASS SCHEDUlE Saturday 5 pm • Sunday 9 am & 11 am Handicap Access Carleton Place Baptist Church 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-257-1889 Pastor: Brian Affleck Discovery Hour 10 am Worship Service 11 am Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm All Welcome! Handicap access www.carletonplacebaptist.ca
St. James “The Anglican Church in Carleton Place” 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario 257-3178 Web site - stjamescarletonplace.org Sunday, february 5, 2017 fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Choral Eucharist 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, february 9 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rector The Rev’d. Brian Kauk Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Patricia Grainger Fully accessible
Roy Brown advocate named 2016 Ontario Junior Citizen finalist BY TARA GESNER
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Nadine Carter, 13, of WhitchurchStouffville is a 2016 Ontario Junior Citizen finalist. If Carter's name sounds familiar to local residents, it should. No one has been a greater advocate for Carleton Place native Capt. Arthur Roy Brown than the teenager. Brown, a First World War flying ace, is officially credited with shooting down German fighter pilot Manfred von Richthofen, also known as the Red Baron, in the skies over war-torn France on April 21, 1918. After retiring from the Royal Air Force in 1919, Brown worked as an accountant and founded a small airline, and he was the editor of Canadian Aviation for a little bit. Brown moved to WhitchurchStouffville in 1939, purchasing a farm. Sadly, he died five years later, at age 50. Today, Roy Brown Farm is part of the Rolling Hills Golf Club. By way of a school project two years ago, after Carter learned of her municipality's famous resident, she set out on a mission to erect a memorial plaque in his honour and locate his grave in Toronto's Necropolis Cemetery and add a proper headstone. In June 2016, with Carter, dignitaries and members of the Brown family and the community looking on, a mili-
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Owing to a research project on Capt. Arthur Roy Brown, Nadine Carter of Whitchurch-Stouffville reached out to Rob Probert, founding director and president of the Roy Brown Society. Above, in August 2015, Carter was in Carleton Place to explore the birthplace of the First World War flying ace. Right: In June 2016, a military tombstone was placed over Brown’s previously unmarked grave. tary tombstone was placed over the soldier's previously unmarked grave. As well, two plaques honouring Brown were unveiled during a celebration in Carter's community. The teenager is now working on her next project, aiding Canada's soldiers alongside the Wounded Warriors organization.
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common desire to make a difference," says a media release. "They are truly an inspiring bunch whose stories illustrate leadership, creativity, determination and generosity." In an email from Carter on Jan. 29, she said, "I was really surprised when (my dad) told me about the Ontario Junior Citizen award, and it is exciting."
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Roy Brown Society founding director and president Rob Probert noted Carter's efforts to have a headstone installed and proper recognition within Stouffville "brought national attention to all of our collective interests." "She would be the first to acknowledge that many had a hand in this effort, but we should all be very happy to see the efforts and the results of the hard work that such a young person achieved," he said. On behalf of the Roy Brown Society, Probert offered the youngster congratulations. After learning of Carter being named an Ontario Junior Citizen finalist, Brown's granddaughter, Dianne Sample responded with, "Great news!" Roy Brown Society member John Corneil was thrilled by the announcement. "It is great to see a person of this age with such drive and determination recognized at this level," he said. "Well done!" A founding director of the Roy Brown Society, Jeff Maguire called Carter "wise beyond her years." "A well earned honour ... Nadine is a truly remarkable young lady," he said. Brown's niece, Carol Nicholson, and her family are thrilled about the latest, "most well-deserved achievement of Nadine's."
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Almonte Civitan Club marks 45 years of serving the community On Saturday, Jan. 21, the Almonte Civitan Club celebrated its 45th anniversary with a dinner and special recognition presentations. It was Saturday, Jan. 22, 1972 when the club president, Bill Ritchie, received the club's charter plaque and the 33 charter members received their charter pins. Const. Ron Pettem, a former charter member of the Perth Civitan Club in 1965, along with a handful of interested individuals, were instrumental in forming the club, which was sponsored by the Carleton Place Civitan Club. With more than 100 in attendance during the anniversary dinner, the club's current president, Mike Keffer, spoke of the many activities and responsibilities that the three active charter members: Paul Cooney, Grant Chaplin and Peter Guthrie, have undertaken in the past 45 years. Cooney and Guthrie were presented with beautifully framed photographs of the Almonte area, created by JemmTale Photography. Also in attendance were 11 past presidents, representatives from Aylmer, Carleton Place, Lanark and Pakenham Civitan Clubs, and the governor of the newly formed Canadian Northern Lights district, Mark Wright. The club is as active today as it was
in 1972 with members volunteering their time to support many community activities, as well as organizing events to raise funds to support organizations, festivals and special projects. Members can be seen helping at events such as Canada Day celebrations, Almonte Celtfest, Puppets Up! International Puppet Festival, Santa Claus parades, North Lanark Highland Games, Almonte Fair, Fairview Manor parties and bingos, as well as the Adopt-a-Highway project. Popular annual club events include the Junior Civitan spaghetti suppers, apple and cherry pie and tourtière days, New Year's Eve dinner and dance and Lobsterfest. In addition, the club delivers, sets up and takes down canopy tents for use during special events and has a good inventory of used medical equipment, such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers and canes, for loan free of charge to anyone requiring this type of assistance. As a member of Civitan International, the Civitan Club of Almonte Submitted photo continues to fulfil its mission to build good citizenship by serving individual The Civitan Club of Almonte marked its 45th anniversary on Jan. 21 with a special dinner and presentations. and community needs with an empha- Above, from left: Almonte Civitan Club charter member Peter Guthrie, president Mike Keffer, past president sis on helping people with develop- Ron Pettem and charter member Paul Cooney cut the cake. Missing is charter member Grant Chaplin. mental disabilities. Submitted by the Civitan Club of Almonte
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2017 DOG TAGS Dog tags are due for renewal. Tags help to identify lost dogs and reunite them with their families. Tag(s) are available at the Municipal Office, during regular business hours. The fee is $15.00 payable either by cash; cheque or debit. A replacement tag for a lost tag cost $2.00. Owners are asked to keep the tag securely fastened on the dog at all times. Kennel Licenses are available where applicable for a fee of $30.00. Dogs are prohibited from running at large and are required to be licensed.
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Eleven of the past Almonte Civitan Club presidents (and one potential president-to-be) gather for a photo during the dinner to mark the club’s 45th anniversary Jan. 21.
Beckwith Irish Winter Camp will be held each Wednesday starting on Feb 8 until March 29 from 5:30 – 6:30 pm at the indoor facility at Beckwith Park. All between the ages of 8-17 are welcome to attend. The camp will consist of: 1. Warm-up. Each week will begin with warm up but also players will learn good warm-up techniques. 2. Speed and Agility skills/drills 3. Safe Contact instruction 4. A chance to learn new or improve on your current football knowledge and skill All players need to bring are Shorts, T-shirt, cleats and bottled water • Register online https://sgsports.ca/beckwithirish/index.php?page=welcome Contact Rob Drapeau for more details at info@beckwithirish.com
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Canadians increase league lead with three straight wins this week BY STAFF
The Carleton Place Canadians are holding on to their Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) by five points over the Ottawa Jr Senators after three straight wins on the ice this week. The team currently sits atop the leaderboard with 74 points. The Jr Senators are close behind with 69, followed by the Cornwall Colts with 65. Carleton Place's latest win, blanking the Kemptville 73's 3-0, came at home Sunday afternoon, Jan. 29. William Cullen got the home team on the scoreboard first 1:53 into the first period on a marker from Zachary Tupker. Teammate Geoff Kitt put the Canadians up 2-0 on his goal at 9:39, assisted by Owen Grant and Antoine Desmeules. The Canadians upswing continued into the second, with Alex Friesen netting their third goal of the game at the end of the period at 19:11. Justin Cmunt and Desmeules got the assists on that one. There was no scoring in the third period. Canadians goalie Connor Hughes got the shutout in nets, stopping all 25 shots that came his way, while
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Justin Cmunt prepares to hit the ice at the Brockville Memorial Centre on Friday, Jan. 27. He went on to pick up a pair of assists for Carleton Place and was named first star of the game in the Canadians’ 3-0 victory against the Braves. his 73's counterpart Peter Brooks, was handed the loss. He faced 27 shots from the Canadians. Hughes earned first star of the game honours for his shutout, while Desmeules was named second
star for his two assists. Cumberland 2, Carleton Place 4 Jan. 28 was part of the CCHL Winter Showcase, held in Smiths Falls this year. The Canadians
travelled to the Smiths Falls Youth Arena to take on the Cumberland Grads and they didn't disappoint the crowd looking for a physical game. It was the Grads' Logan Clarke who struck first at 8:31 of the opening period. The Canadians weren't long tying things up when at 13:13, Connor Merkley netted an unassisted goal. It was also short handed as referees handed Carleton Place's assistant coach Jamie Rintoul a too many men on the ice bench minor. Tied 1-1 as the second began, Cumberland got the go ahead goal at 5:07, thanks to Xavier Couture. They didn't retain it long as Carleton Place's Justin Cmunt found the net at 14:39, from Geoff Kitt. With less than two minutes remaining in the period, Andrew Dodson gave the Canadians the lead at 18:05. His short handed effort was assisted by Owen Grant. While the final frame had a lone goal for Carleton Place from Aiden Girduckis at 10:47 (assisted by Tim Theocharidis and Shawn Kennedy), tempers erupted on ice. Dodson and Girduckis were handed game misconducts for fighting, while Cumberland's Keenan Reynolds received a travesty of game misconduct.
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Reynolds racked up two other fighting majors in the period, as did teammates Couture and Simon Besner. Michael Leach was in nets for the Canadians, getting the win after stopping 33 of 35 shots. Cumberland's Brennan Kitchen got the loss. He faced just 22 shots from Carleton
Place. Merkley and Cmunt were named first and third stars of the game. Carleton Place 3, Brockville 0 The Canadians kicked off this week's play at the Brockville Memorial See CANADIANS page A/CP13
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The Major Atom Mississippi Thunderkings capturing the Bell Capital Cup on New Year’s Eve. Above, the coaches and team gather for a group photo. Left, on Jan. 12, members of the Carleton Place Canadians joined the Thunderkings team at practice, to congratulate them. Seen here with the boys are Canadians players Justin Cmunt, Ben Tupker, Cade Townend, Michael Leach and Zach Tupker.
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MTK hockey team racks up championship wins "Hard work, dedication, teamwork and fun" - words often heard from Major Atom Mississippi Thunder Kings (MTK) coaches Tod Vandrish, Tom Bourne and Scott Garrod. The boys of the MTK hockey team have been rewarded with three championship wins this season. On Oct. 1, MTK defeated Smiths Falls Bears 2-1 to win the Perth tournament. Next, they travelled to Pembroke on Nov. 11-13 for the Silver Stick Regional. MTK defeated the Frontenac Flyers 4-3 in a hard fought final. This win gained them a ticket to Forest, Ont. for the International Silver Stick Championship Jan. 2022. Over the Christmas holidays, the boys played in the Bell Capital Cup, the world's largest
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Centre to take on the Braves Friday, Jan. 27. Once again, they dominated on the ice, with Andrew Dodson scoring the first goal at 4:18 of the first. It was assisted by Justin Cmunt and Alex Friesen. The second and third periods were much the same. Aiden Girduckis netted a power play marker at 8:04 of the middle frame, assisted by Owen Grant and Geoff
hockey tournament. Through four round robin games, the boys were 3-0-1. They faced league rival Richmond West Carleton Crusaders in the quarter-final game. They came out on top in what proved to be a very challenging, physical game, with a score of 4-2. This brought them to the semifinal game against another league rival, the Stittsville Rams. In a game that both teams knew could go either way, the competition was fierce. The boys played with heart and determination, battling to a 3-2 victory. This win earned them the opportunity to play in the championship game, held at the Canadian Tire Centre. On New Year's Eve, 17 boys and their very proud coaches lived out a dream, playing a game of hockey on the same
ice that their NHL heroes play on. MTK defeated the Nepean Raiders, and were crowned the 2016 Bell Capital Cup champions. On Jan. 20, MTK travelled to Forest, Ont. to play in the International Silver Stick Championship. After finishing in second place at the end of round robin play, MTK were defeated 3-2 by a team from Arvada, Colorado. Despite not making it to the finals, the boys, the coaches and the families had a great weekend filled with memories. One of the MTK players, Owen Goodwin, was named to a tournament All-Star roster, along with three players from the Hanover Falcons, who were tournament champions, and two players from the Arvada team, who were finalists.
Kitt; while Grant had his own at 11:17 of the third from Cmunt and Girduckis, to shut out the Braves. The Braves’ Domenic Della Civita tried to instigate Canadians players in the third period, which ended up with him receiving an instigator minor, five-minute fighting major and 10-minute game misconduct. Connor Hughes had the perfect game in nets for the Canadians, stopping all 28 shots he faced. Braves goalie
Henry Johnson had the loss, stopping 34 of 37 shots. Cmunt and Girduckis earned first and second star of the game honours. Coming up Carleton Place begins the week at home on Friday, Feb. 3, welcoming the Nepean Raiders to town for a 7:45 p.m. game. Their next match-up is Sunday, Feb. 5 in Pembroke against the Lumber Kings. Puck drops at 3 p.m.
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The Carleton Place High School intermediate girls volleyball team are Upper Canada Cup champions. Team members include: Teaghan Ferrill-McLaughlin; Hailey Craft; Skyla Campbell; Sutherland Porter; Annika Burnside; Kat Circinnsipi; Ava Massey; Madison McKittrick; Lidia Georginson; Enola Bilshausen; Lily Birtch; and coach Kirk Belisle.
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CPHS Bears take Upper Canada Cup were behind many times during the final but they never gave up. We succeeded because it was 11 individuals on the court all playing together for the win." Belisle added his girls worked hard to keep a positive mindset which helped them gel as a team, and carried them to victory in a final which saw the lead change hands frequently. The Upper Canada Cup marked the third tournament the Bears have won this year. Submitted by the Upper Canada District School Board
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Almonte man fined for failing to stop for conservation officers An Almonte man has been fined $1,500 under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Peter McGahern pleaded guilty and was fined $1,500 for failing to stop for conservation officers after being signaled to do so. Court heard that on Dec. 7, 2016, conservation officers attempted to stop McGahern during the black powder deer hunting season along the K & P trail in Bagot Township. The officers
activated the emergency lights on the patrol vehicle but McGahern drove his utility vehicle around the officer's vehicle, narrowly missing it, and left the area. The officers were able to locate McGahern later that evening at a hunt camp in the area. Justice of the Peace Barry Moran heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice, Pembroke, on Jan. 23. The ministry reminds hunters that they must stop for conservation officers
when signaled to do so. For further information on hunting regulations, consult the Ontario Hunting Regulations summary available at ontario.ca/hunting. To report a natural resources violation, call the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry TIPS line at 1-877847-7667 toll-free or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Carleton Place, Almonte hospitals look for community input on strategic plans Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital are each developing new strategic plans and are looking for community input to help answer this question. There are two online surveys - one for each hospital. The process is being managed by a con-
sulting team and all responses will remain anonymous. Each survey takes about 15 minutes. Access the surveys online on each hospital's website: www.cpdmh.ca and www. almontegeneral.com. The deadline for completing the survey is Feb. 10. Submitted by Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
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meetiNgs of couNcil tuesday, february 7th 7:00 pm Physical Environment Committee followed by Planning and Protection Committee
Now AcceptiNg 2017 commuNity eNrichmeNt grANt ApplicAtioNs The Town of Carleton Place prides itself in promoting a rich and diverse quality of life for all its residents and visitors. At times, community groups and organizations in Carleton Place require financial assistance to present community-based special programs/events/festivals.
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iNtroduciNg – cArletoN plAce wAste solutioNs. The Town of Carleton Place would like to introduce new tools for residents regarding waste collection. A new widget on the Town website and free app for Apple and Android devices will allow residents to view, download, and print waste calendars specific to your address. Residents can also search items in the Waste Wizard for disposal instructions and report any issues they may be having. An additional feature allows residents to sign up to receive reminders by email, text, or automated phone calls for waste collection. To access the free app search for CP Waste in the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Residents without access to a computer can still obtain a waste collection calendar at the Town Hall. Any questions, please call the Public Works office at (613) 257-2253.
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legacy Journaling workshop Join us at the Carleton Place Public Library on Wednesday, March 1 from 6-8 pm for a Legacy Journaling Workshop with author Heather Tucker. Participants will learn playful ways to preserve their own unique story. This is a joint program for the Canada 150 Celebrations in conjunction with the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum. Registration begins February 1st.
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internet & smartphone safety Kids in grades 4 – 6 are invited to a special program during the March Break called “Telus WISE Internet and Smartphone Safety”. This will take place on Tuesday, March 14 from 2-3 pm with Kim Schreader from our local Telus location. She’ll show tweens how to stay safe online while having fun. This is a free program, but has limited spaces. Registration begins February 17th.
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creating great characters Learn what it takes to write great characters into your novel or short story. Join us at the Carleton Place Public Library on Tuesday, February 21 from 6-7 pm for a fun, free workshop to help you “Create Great Characters”. Registration begins February 6th.
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Connected to Your Community - A/CP16 - Thursday, February 2, 2017
Regional Round-Up Almonte Friendship Luncheon, noon on February 7th, in the United Church social hall. Enjoy soup, sandwiches and home made dessert. Sponsored by churches in Almonte. Info: Donna 256-1894 or Louise 256-7830. Euchre- 4 hand, February 2, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Norma at 613-256-4179. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Baby Talk playgroup for parents and infants 0-12mnths, Almonte Library. Mondays Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, 2-3pm. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-12p.m. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Feb 8, 15, 22. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095
Carleton Place and District PINK Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group meet the third Thursday in the month from 2.00- 4.00 p.m. Information- Anne 613-253-0450. Carleton Place Lions Club Monthly Euchre Tournament. Saturday, Feb 11 & March 11. Army Navy Club (across from McEwan’s gas station). Light lunch 12, tournament starts 1 p.m. Prizes. 2 person teams, 8 games played. Carleton Place Sunset Club meets every Wednesday, 1 p.m. Legion. Euchre, bid euchre, games, socializing. Third Wed. each monthshort general meeting, noon. Potluck lunch/ games follows. 613-257-7483. Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Luncheon. Wednesday, February 8th, at the Home Support Office at 12:00. Call Home Support to reserve/info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation. 613-253-0733. Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Ladies Tea. Wednesday, February 15th at the Home Support Office. at 1:30. Call Home Support to reserve/info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation 613 253-0733. Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Home Support for more information and to book appointments 613-253-0733. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, Fridays (February 3, 10, 17) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733. French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008. Lanark Drum Circle meets at the CP Museum, February 12 (the 2nd Sunday of every month) at 1:30. Learn traditional songs and teachings. Open to all, info 613-257-1014. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup,
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Tuesdays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Feb 8, 15, 22, Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Gym Jam, Carambeck Community Centre Gym, Feb 9 & Mar 9. 6:30pm-8pm. 613-283-0095. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at CP Open Doors 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome Seniors 50 & over, join the Sunset Club for fun and games, trips, etc. Meeting at Legion, 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Info: 257-8102. Valentines Dinner & Dance. Held in upstairs arena. Band: Starfire:, Catered dinner, Cocktails 5:30pm, Dinner 6:30pm followed by dancing 8-12am. Profits to CHEO for special grant. Sponsored by Carleton Place and District Civitan Club Weekly iSisters drop-in for women only to learn technology and computer skills. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays, at 5 Bates Street. Snacks and materials provided. Info: 613-867-1330.
KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Ontario Early Years. Drop in group for parents and their babies 0-12 months. Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. 2965 Hwy 43. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Baby Talk, Wednesday, February 8, 1:303 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd 43. BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday of every month at O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd 44) start time 7 p.m. Learn communication and leadership skills. The North Grenville Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Dr. Information: ngphotoclub.ca Toddler Programs - Ontario Early Years. A five wk program, children 12-30 mnths with their parent/caregiver. Fridays. Feb 3-Mar 3, 9:30-11am. 2965 Hwy. 43. Register 1-866-4338933 ext.2374
LANARK Lanark Village Museum Fundraiser, A Celebration of Canada 150 in “Stories, Music and Dance”. Sunday, February 5 from 1:303:30 pm. Information and tickets call, 613-2592207. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 22. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, You’re Not the Boss of Me ( 2 session Workshop) Feb 9 & 16 Maple Grove School. 9:3011:30am. 613-283-0095. Sacred Heart’s Dinner/Dance. Friday, February 3, Foy Hall, 91 Princess St, 6 pm Dinner, Music follows. Musicians Play for their Supper. 613-259-2671 for info. Smartserve course available this Saturday, February 4th at Lanark Legion. Only 2 spots left. Call Susan @ 613-200-1780 to register.
613-264-9139. Weekly iSisters drop-in for women only to learn technology and computer skills. Week of February 6, the Prov. Service Of- 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Thursdays, 77 Gore St. E. ficer is in our area. Veterans & families wishing Snacks and materials provided. Info: 613-867to consult, call BR 245. 613-269-3338 or Bob 1330. Dutcher 613-341-9187.
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Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613267-5305. Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday afternoon. 613-267-3952. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Euchre, Perth Legion, Beckwith St., every Tuesday from 1-4 p.m. Parking. No stairs. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-264-5568. Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East,, Tay River Lounge, Saturday February 11, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this event. Lanark County Quilters Guild meeting Tuesday February 7, at 1:00 PM. Lions Hall, Perth Fairgrounds. Presidents Challenge will be held. Guests welcome, refreshments. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, infant playgroup, Thursdays Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, The Dance Studio, 1-2pm. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays Feb 6, 13, 20, 27. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, The Dance Studio, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Feb 8, 15, 22. Perth Library, 10noon. 613-283-0095. Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. February 10. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703. Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm. on Wednesday, February 8, McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Info. Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. RTA Central Club, Saturday, February 11, Rideau Trail Narrows Lock to Miners Point Road. Level 2, moderate pace, 10 km. Enjoy a snowshoe, depending on conditions, icers may be required. Car shuttle. Depart 9:30a.m. Conlon Farm. Leader: David Allcock, 613-7603562 RTA Central Club, Saturday, February 4, Peder and Maida’s property. Level 1-2, moderate pace, 4-5 km. Ski or snowshoe around their backyard with frontage on the Mississippi and Clyde Rivers. Depart 9:30 a.m Conlon Farm. Leaders: Peder Krogh & Maida Murray, 613-456-6085 Shirley’s Curiosity Shop, reopening with His Word. Friday 3 February 10am - 3pm, 40 North Street Perth. Coffee, Tea and Cake, also a tour of His House, the Perth Hub Drop in Centre which we support. TOPS meetings every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at Perth Community Care Centre on Sunset Blvd. Lose weight sensibly with group support. Further info call 613-264-2827 or 613267-4508. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Meets Thursday evenings at Lanark Lodge. Info. Janet
4 hand euchre, every Friday 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-2838482. Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, Feb 6 & 20, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall. Calling all musicians! A Musician’s circle (musicians only) is held weekly, Thursday evenings, 7:00 p.m., ABC Hall in Bolingbroke (3166 Bolingbroke Rd.). Come out to network with fellow entertainers. Contact Matthew Churchill (613-273-9005). Canadian Tai Chi Academy, every Mon, Fri., 9 a.m.-noon, Gallipeau Centre (small ballroom), All welcome. 613-269-3944, www.canadiantaichiacademy.org Celebration of 150 years Canada, Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road, advance tickets only, “Italian Night”, March 4, Dinner/Entertainment OR Entertainment only, Guests: Rideau Mellowdears singing GERSHWIN and Bethel Choir. 613-267- 6872 carol. husband@sympatico.ca Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, Feb 5, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Community Clothing Co-operative, Portland Community Hall. Open every Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Wednesday 1-3 p.m. CPHC formally VON foot care clinic, every 1st Thursday of the month. Westport Chiropractic Centre, 39 Bedford St., Westport. Appointments required. 613-342-3693, 1-800465-7646 ext. 243. Cribbage every Wed. 10am everyone welcome Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport Crockinole at Middleville Town Hall, Friday February 3 at 7:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome. Light lunch served. Euchre- every Monday afternoon. 1:00 p.m. South Elmsley Municipal Complex. Sponsor: Club 55. Light refreshments. Feb 12th James Ryce & Top Shelf, Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport 2-6 pm, light luncheon, proceeds to the Ways & Means Committee. Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. Beckwith Council Chambers, Beckwith Township 1702 9th Line Black’s Corners. Guest Speaker: Chris Anstead. Topic: John Wilson of the last duel & his family. Everyone welcome. Foley Mountain Winter Adventurers Day Camp, February 2, 9am-4pm, kids aged 6-12. Snowshoeing, outdoor skills, and more! For registration information, contact 613-2733255 or leah.roberts@rvca.ca Forfar euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 p.m. Forfar Community Hall. Light lunch. Everyone welcome. Fun and Fitness Fridays 9-10, Ferguson Falls Hall. Info: Wendy (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Mondays 9:30-10:30, Middleville & Watson’s Corners Community Hall. 9:00-10:00 Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy 613-259-2182. Fun and Fitness Thursdays 9:30-10:30, Middleville Community Hall, Snow Road Community Hall. Info: Wendy (613)259-2182. Fun and Fitness Wednesdays Lower Mo-
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bility Class, Chair based, 2-3pm at North Lanark Community Health Centre, 9:30 - 10:30 St. Andrews United Church, 115 Clarence St. Lanark Info: Wendy (613)259-2182. General Meeting, February 9 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613283-8482. Hilltop Jamboree, Sunday, February 12, McDonald’s Corners Agricultural Hall. Doors open noon. Supper 5 p.m. Music starts at 1 p.m. Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-359-1140. Monday Night Valentines Bingo Feb 13th- special surprises, dinner out tickets RCL Br#542, Westport doors open 6 pm start 7 pm RCL Upper Rideau Branch #542. New Horizon Club -Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday Sept to May - New Horizon Club meets in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Most meetings at 2:00 pm. Potlucks and special meetings with meals at 12 noon. For info call Janet at 613-260-2737. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28. Montague, Centennial Hall, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Oxford Mills Community Association, Annual General Meeting will take place Thursday February 2nd in Maplewood Hall at 7pm. Pakenham Garden Club meeting Wed. Feb 15, 7:30 pm. St. Andrews Church hall, 2585 County Rd 29. Topic: Tropical Houseplants. Speaker Jamie Roy. Jamie also worked as designer at Rideau Hall and Tivoli florists. Everyone welcome. Info Sherryl 613-624-5307. Quilting- every Wednesday. 1-4 p.m. MERA Schoolhouse, McDonalds Corners. 613278-2962. Rideau Lakes Public Library presents Spotlight Series. E-Published author Cindy Crank is your guide to writing and publishing an E-Book. Thursday, February 16. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Main Branch, 26 Halladay Street in Elgin. 613-359-5315 vstevenson@rideaulakeslibrary.ca or Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices. Wednesday, February 8, l:30-3:30 p.m., and each Wednesday, at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-2641277. Ruby Tuesdays- information and support group for women. North Lanark Community Health Centre, every other Tuesday, 1:00-3:00. Info: Sherry (613)259-2182. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (February 14). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-2722676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast February 4, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everybody welcome. Soup n’ Sandwich Lunch. St. Andrew’s United church Toledo. Sunday, February 12th at noon. Homemade soups, sandwiches, desserts and beverage. Free will offering at the door. All are welcome. Sunday Open Fun Darts 12:45, games start at 1, no experience necessary Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport. Everyone welcome. Valentine Dance & Auction, Clayton Community Hall, Saturday Feb. 11, doors open 7pm, Sponsored by st George’s Anglican Church. Info: ray 613-256-9010 www.stgeorgechurchclayton. webs.com See SMITHS FALLS page 22
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SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, February 8, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Smiths Falls Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Saturday, February 4th, Dinner at 7 p.m., dance to follow. Information: 613-285-5557. Annual General Meeting, Smiths Falls and District Aquatic Recreation Centre Monday February 6, 7 p.m., Meeting Room of ARC (Gallipeau Centre) enter by pool parking lot. Everyone Welcome. Bake Sale in support of the Smiths Falls and District Aquatic Recreation Centre Wednesday February 8, 5-8 p.m., fresh baking Friday Feb. 11, 9am until sold-out at the pool. Come out and support the pool. Bariatric Support Group, first Thursday of month, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at ‘The Link’, at 88 Cornelia St. W., #4A. Support and information regarding gastric by-pass surgery before and after. Info: (613)284-4608 or 1(877)383-2070. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, February 8, 1 p.m. Info: 613-2836116. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- February 7, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-2830960. Fish & Chips, Feb 3 & Feb 17, served from 4-7 p.m. in the Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95 (Held every second Friday). Gambling Problem? There is help. Gamblers Anonymous, Tuesdays 7:30-9 p.m. 88 Cornelia St. 613-567-3271. Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Fridays, Feb 3, 10, 17, 24. OEYC 9-noon. 613-283-0095.
Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Kinsmen Building, Lower Reach Park, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Feb. 14, 21, 28. OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Feb 8, 15, 22, Trinity United Church, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 General Meeting, February 7, 7 p.m. Lancaster Hall. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 Jamborees Jan 29 & Feb 19. Open stage, music 1pm6:30pm, dinner 5pm. Members, guest & public welcome Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club, meet Wednesday evenings 7-8:30pm, Healey’s Glass Ltd., 1 Abel Street. Penny Croghan 613-285-1551 email: lookatyoupenny@gmail.com or Steve O’Connor 613-485-3173 email: nevetso258@gmail. com Or just drop by for a visit and see what we are all about ! Student Canada 150 choir auditions Jan 24 and 25 at Smiths Falls High school. Open to students from Grade 6 to 12. Contact kristine. maclaren@ucdsb.on.ca Susan Shirley Program, Parent Training courses- Mondays 6:30 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 15 Beech St. 613-205-1643. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A nonprofit weight loss support group. Meetings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info. 613-284-0183. Valentine’s Day Supper, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, February 11. appetizers 4:30pm, dinner 5:30pm. Menu: Chicken, potatoes, vegetables, dessert, coffee/ tea. Advance Tickets Only: 613-283-2318, 613283-6987 or 613-283-7527. Vine Rhymes, Smiths Falls songwriters, poets and story tellers, meet monthly for encouragement and support. Come share your gift. Info: Helen (613)284-2243. Workshop Loneliness: Our Need for Connectedness: Saturday February 11, 9:30-4pm, 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A3. 613-523-5143 www.serenityrenewal.ca
Enjoy live theatre as Mississippi Mudds youth put on ‘Aladdin Jr.’ BY EMMA ANDRIGO
I’ve always had a passion for stories; making stories and sharing stories. In my daily life, any doll, figurine, key-chain, trinket or simply any object that catches my imagination becomes a story. Sometimes, I will fall asleep with the objects of my story scattered around my bed, dream of them at night, and then wake up with something poking me in the back. I also capture my stories from other things, like an interesting person or a place. I will usually twist the story into something fantastical. However, other times I will tell it as it is, hoping to awe and inspire my audience. I think this is why I love being a part of live theatre. It lets you tell stories in the biggest, loudest way possible and completely connect with your audience. The Carleton Place Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre has allowed me to perform in some of the most smile-inducing musicals you have ever seen. In my opinion, our musicals are even more than Broadway-worthy. Last year at rehearsals, when I wasn’t needed for anything, I would daydream about how I wanted to tell the story of the Mudds youth theatre. I wanted to show people the incredible magic that goes along with putting on our musicals. It is truly something that is hard to understand unless you’ve seen it for yourself; the amazing volunteers, the friendships, the talent, the time, the memories, the laughs and the
lessons. Here was a story that needed to be shouted about, and I knew just how to do it. You see, I quite enjoy documentaries. They always seem to capture my heart in one way or another. That is why about two years ago I began to experiment in creating some minidocumentaries of my own. The Mudds soon became my dream project. This year, I decided to make it a reality. It turns out that this is easier said than done. For one, the supposedly amazing video camera I found in my basement is about 16 year old. Therefore, it runs out of battery in two minutes and has to be constantly plugged in. However, despite all the frustrating parts, this documentary has taught me new things, connected me deeply with my friends, and made me fall even more in love with the Mudds. Oh, I almost forgot! This year we are presenting Aladdin Jr., an all-out, awe inspiring, laugh till-you-cry, family-friendly, tapyour- toes and personal favourite musical. It is not something you want to miss! The show dates are Feb. 17 to 19 and the Feb. 23 to 25. All shows will take place at the Carleton Place Town Hall. Tickets are available at Hallmark (438 McNeely Ave.) or at the door. They are $10 each, $5 special on Thursday night. For more information, please go to www.mississippimudds.ca. Emma Andrigo is a member of the Mississippi Mudds Youth Theatre
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Our Mother and Granny, the late Margaret Hobbs, touched so many people’s lives and the outpouring of love and support shown to us truly assisted us during this difficult time. To all of those that attended the visitation, the funeral, made phone calls or sent cards – thank you. To all of those who sent the lovely flowers or made memorial donations to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital and Christ Church Ashton we thank you. To all the people who dropped off food, thank you, your kindness lent a helping hand. To all the ladies at Bayshore Home Health, Kelsey Maynard, Trudi Guay and Dr Jennifer Laskey we extend our gratitude for the care and compassion that you showed to Mom. To Alan Barker Funeral Home, John, Wayne and Staff and to Rev Brian Barr, thank you for your professionalism, your attention to detail and ensuring that Mom’s services were comforting and a reflection of her beautiful soul. Also, thank you to Barb Dowdall and Team for a delicious and plentiful reception meal. A warm thank you to Carp Farmer’s Market vendors and customers for all your messages and acts of condolence. We extend our gratitude to everyone that has made our lives easier, knowing that the love we shared for our Mother and Grandmother, was also shared by you. Rick & Chris, Henry & Wendy, Patsy & Murray(Lowry) and Families
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HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY To a very special Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather Murray Griffith Monday February 6, 2017 Love from: Robbie, Sheila, Gene, Adam, Melanie and Alexandre Brian, Cathy, Chris, Kellie, Cole, Keira and Kelayna Bob, Braden, Jaaron and Devan
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Here’s to a father who’s loving, caring and bold; And whose advice and support are more valuable than gold. You are someone we’ve always looked up to; We greatly appreciate all that you do. Thanks for being the best father anyone could ask for. We wish you an exciting sixtieth birthday, plus many more. Love, Melanie, Chase, Teneal and Reid Come Celebrate Fred Himmelman’s 60th Year Saturday February 4th at 8:00 p.m. at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre
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The family of the late Ralph Barrie would like to thank all the individuals and groups who helped to make his last days as comfortable as possible and who supported our family around the time of his passing. First, though, thank you to all the PSW’s who helped with Dad’s personal care and mobility issues while he was at Sunset Towers in Perth, and at Rideau Ferry Country Home; also to the staff at GWM hospital in Perth during his stays there. Sincerest appreciation to the wonderful and caring staff at Lanark Lodge for making his last four months a time of security and support for him and us. We appreciate the visits and cards from our family, neighbours, and Balderson United Church members when Dad was no longer able to move and chat freely. To his grandchildren and great-grandchildren who visited — those were truly special moments and have become fond family memories. Thank you to Stewart Blair and the funeral home staff for the support and kindness shown to our family once again. Thank you for the messages of comfort, floral tributes, cards and memorial donations, and to all family and friends for taking time out of a busy Christmas season to join us in Dad’s celebration of life. Thanks to all for memories shared; to Krista for organizing the pictorial tribute and eulogy, and to Dustin and Craig for assisting her in presenting the eulogy. Thanks to the grandchildren who acted as pallbearers for Grandpa. Thank you to Rev. Shelley Roberts for your very fitting funeral service for Dad — everything felt ‘just right.’ God bless all of you. Shirley, Doug, Diana, Brian and Paul and families
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Art and I would like to say thank you to our children for the 50th Anniversary Party, also to everyone who attended and for the cards and gifts we received and those who helped in anyway. Wanda and Art Merriman
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The family and extended family of Randy McKay expresses their appreciation to all for your words of sympathy, cards and flowers. Special thanks to Julie Bowden for everything you did; we are so grateful. Thanks also to Joan Pretty, Rev. Sam Draffin, Arlene Quinn and Doug Fleming. Melissa for delivering the eulogy. The Tatlock Hall ladies for the luncheon.
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The family of the late Randy Ronald McKay would like to thank Julie Bowden and Joan Pretty for arranging a beautiful memorial for Randy. Thank you to Reverand Samuel Draffin, Arlene Quinn for her beautiful songs, Cheryl Lee who looked after Randy on two occasions, the Tatlock Ladies and Doug Fleming for refreshments and especially to all who were friends of Randy and who came to celebrate with us. The flowers and cards were a wonderful gesture. God Bless all from the McKay families Carole, Ron, Gail, Marcie and Murray, Duane and Cheryl
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KirKwood, Hilda 1917-2017 Hilda Thompson Kirkwood Green passed away peacefully at Fairview Manor in Almonte, Ontario, on January 27, 2017. She was in her 100th year. Hilda was born in Beer, England and came to Canada with her parents Roy and Ada Thompson as a small child. She grew up in Peterborough, where her lifelong passion for literature and poetry led to her writing book reviews for the Peterborough Examiner under editor Robertson Davies. Associated with the Canadian Forum for more than 40 years, Hilda served on its editorial board and contributed scores of articles, reviews and travelogues to it and numerous other publications. In her 70s, she authored two books: Phoenix Time, a compilation of her poems, and Between the Lines, a collection of her interviews with such notable Canadians as Margaret Laurence, Northrop Frye, Leon Rooke and William McElcheran. Hilda was also an accomplished painter. In 1940, Hilda married Jack Kirkwood, who would spend much of their early married life away from home while serving with the Canadian Forces during the Second World War. In 1949, Hilda and Jack moved with their son, Bill, to Brampton, where they welcomed their daughter Katharine. In addition to her writing, Hilda was a vibrant presence in the Brampton community. She was involved in local theatre, with the Peel County Historical Society and the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives. She served as a trustee on the Peel Board of Education and on the local, county and provincial library boards. Jack died in 1973 and in 1975 Hilda married John Green. Hilda and John shared a love of music and travel and lived in Toronto and Peterborough before moving to Almonte in 1999. John died in 2004. Hilda is survived by her son, Bill Kirkwood (Susan Hanna), daughter Katharine Kirkwood (Ron Bell), stepdaughter Debbie Green, stepson Chris Green (Christina Sass-Kortsak), grandsons Andrew, Cameron and David Kirkwood, granddaughters Rosamund, Megan and Emma Dunkley, grandsons Sam, Will, Andrew and Matthew Green, great-grandchildren Thompson, Sarah, Quincy, Gavin, Matthew, Jamie, Felix, Hayden, Bridget, Zoe and Paisley, sister Patricia Young, brother Jim Thompson and many nieces and nephews. Also predeceased by brothers Bill, Bob and Lang Thompson and stepdaughter Virginia. Hilda’s family wants to thank the staff at Fairview Manor, who provided such excellent and compassionate care to her for almost 10 years, and Heather Sword, who was a faithful visitor. A celebration of Hilda’s long and well-lived life will be held at a future time. For those who may choose to honour Hilda with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to C. r. GAMBLE FUNErAL HoME & CHAPEL iNC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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GRACE, KAthlEEn “KAyE” (Of Almonte) Peacefully at the Ottawa HospitalCivic Campus while surrounded by loved ones on Friday afternoon, January 27th, 2017; Kathleen Veronica “Kaye” Grace passed away as the result of a stroke she suffered at her home, Orchard View by the Mississippi on Wednesday morning. She was 91 years young. Beloved wife of the late Hugh Grace (1991). Dearly loved mother of John Grace (Cathy) and the late Bill Grace (husband of Mary), all of Almonte. Cherished and proud “Grandma” of Patricia Grace; Gary Grace (Tracey); Angie Newsam (Jon); Dan Grace (Kasey) and Brenda Cochran (Adam) and “Great-Grandma” of Victoria Fergusson (Shaq White-Yardon); Kaleigh Fergusson; Liam and Ryan McKale; Jordan and Connor Grace. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Kaye was the last surviving child of the late Ephriam and Julia (nee Legree) Coady. Predeceased by her brother, Jim Coady (late Carmel) and her sister, Mary Tims (late Joe). An avid card player and a social butterfly, Kaye found great pleasure in travelling to play cards in many nearby communities. Her wit; her lively character and her sheer love of life will be long remembered by loved ones and acquaintances alike. She was truly unique and will be missed. The Grace family welcomed friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Church, 134 Bridge Street, Almonte on Thursday morning, February 2nd at 11 o’clock. Spring interment St. Mary’s Parish Cemetery, Almonte. A reception took place at the Almonte Civitan Club immediately following the Funeral Mass. In memory of Kaye, please consider a donation to the Almonte General Hospital. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Charles James
It is with great sadness that the Foy family announces the passing of Charles James on December 16, 2016 in Ottawa at the age of 86. Charlie will be dearly missed by his devoted wife of nearly 66 years Shirley (Tysick) and his children, Lydia (Bernard), Jane, William (Cathy), Michael, Robert (Rosanne) and James (Linda) and adored granddaughters Maisie and Ava. After a long career in the RCAF, he served on the House of Commons staff for two decades. He was the son of Patrick Leo Foy and Evelyn Moss and grandson and namesake of lawyer C J Foy, former mayor (1905–06) and long-time town councillor of Perth. Charlie was predeceased by his only sibling, Patrick John. DEATH NOTICE
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(Retired School Teacher) Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on January 23rd, 2017, Doris Eleanor Blow, formerly of Stittsville, passed away at the age of 97. Beloved wife for 69 yrs of the late Alfred Blow (2010). Dearly loved mother of Helen Petrie (Jack) of Burnstown and Faye Ireland (late Walter) of Kanata. Cherished Gran of Krista Petrie-Wallace (Glenn); Joshua Clarke (Milena Gonzalez); Scott Petrie (Trish); and Jared Ireland. Loving GreatGran of Samuel & Katie Petrie and newly born Riley Clarke. Dear sister of Mary Mulford (Wes) of Stratford, On and Barbara Sholdice (Gary) of Goderich, On. Predeceased by her parents, Samuel and Kate Clark of Mitchell, On; an infant son, Timothy (1952), as well as siblings: Frank Clark (late Nora); William Clark (late Irene); Jim Clark (Peg); John Clark (Jean); Ruth Wagner (late Don); Margaret Leis (late Mose); and Nancy Law (Ron). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Doris was a longtime member of the Anglican Church Women and Eastern Star. An accomplished needlewoman, Mom adorned her home and ours with beautiful pieces. We shall miss her love, empathy, elegance, and giving spirit. The family would like to thank the staff at the Bonnechere Manor for their years of kindness and good care. Friends are invited to join the Blow family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday afternoon, February 5th from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. A Funeral Service will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Doris, please consider a donation to the Wild Bird Care Centre (http://www.wildbirdcarecentre.org), Nepean or Bonnechere Manor (http:// www.bonnecheremanorfoundation. com). Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
After a long hard battle with cancer, Lowell succumbed to his illness early Sunday morning, January 29, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Lowell is survived by his cherished wife of 53 years, Barbara (Holmes) and his children Kelli (Kevin) Pierman and Tom (Yvonne) Yorke. Loving Grandpa to Kayla and Mitchell Pierman, Hannah, Julia and Carson Yorke. He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Muriel Yorke of Belleville and survived by his sisters Donna (Frank) Gilles of Belleville, Ontario/Port Charlotte, Florida and Elaine (Bruce) Reid of Whitby, Ontario. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews, sisters and brothers in law. Lowell was raised in Belleville where he attended high school and went on to graduate Queen’s University as a Professional Chemical Engineer. His career had brief periods with Hershey Canada, Wampole Pharmaceuticals and became the Co-owner of Code Felt Limited from 1971-1987. He ended his career as the Manager of the Perth Public Utilities from 1989-2001 and retired to spend time with his family and travelling. Lowell was a well know citizen of Perth through his involvement as Mayor of the Town of Perth from 1985-1989, the President of the Jaycees, Master of the True Briton’s Lodge, Perth Public Utilities Commissioner, President of the Ontario Water Association and an active member of the St. James Anglican Church. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15, Gore St. W. Perth on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. immediately followed by a Masonic Service. Funeral service will be held in St. James Anglican Church, Perth on Friday at 10:00 A.M. Donations in Lowell’s name can be made to either the St. James Anglican Church, Perth or The Perth Hospital FoundationPalliative Care. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Peacefully at Fairview Manor in Almonte on January 24, 2017 at the age of 87. Wife of the late Ford Crozier. Loving mother of Heather (Bert) Kamphuis, Gerry (Cathy) Tomlinson, the late Cathy (John) Saunders, Gordon (Norah) Tomlinson, Barbara (John) Broughton and Paul (Saskia) Crozier. Lorraine is survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews as well as her sister Elva. Special thanks to the staff at Bayfield Manor in Kemptville and Fairview Manor. Private family arrangements. For those who wish, donations in her memory may be made to Bayfield Manor Retirement Home or the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation. Condolences, donations and tributes may be made to www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com
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Pearl Ethel (nee Veley)
Gone to be with her Lord after a lengthy illness at the Lennox and Addington County General Hospital, Napanee on Sunday January 29, 2017 in her 78th year. Beloved wife of Wilmer. Loving mother of Alvin, Kitimat, B.C.; Kevin, Breton, Alberta; Carolyn Birrell, Napanee and Keith, deceased. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Corey, Landon (Shanelle) & Teri-Lynn Birrell and her great grandson Xaden Loney. Predeceased by her sister Betty White and brother Robert Veley. Survived by her sister Margaret Clarke, Ottawa and sister-in-law Theresa Massey, Kingston. The family will receive friends at the Wartman Funeral Home “Napanee Chapel” on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Friday at 11:00 am. Interment Cataraqui Cemetery. Friends desiring may contribute to the Diabetes Association, the H&S Foundation or the Cancer Society in memory of Pearl. On-line condolences at www.wartmanfuneralhomes.com DEATH NOTICE
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Melville Robert Douglas Melville
Husband, father, grandfather, greatgrandfather, dog-lover, sailor, paddler, handyman, maple syrup producer, engineer, mentor, international business executive, proud Canadian. On the 25th of January, 2017 in his 80th year, Bob passed on peacefully at his home by Otty Lake near Perth, Ontario surrounded by his loving wife and family. Born in Montreal and educated at McGill University (Engineering and MBA), retired CEO of Flakt Canada. Bob leaves behind and will be cherished and missed by: his loving wife Christine; his children - Doug (Gailina), Sue (Brian), Dave (Ellen), John (Wendy) and Lynda (Mick); his 16 grandchildren - Kaelan, Kyleigh, Kiera, Kendra, Laura (Andrew), James, Ben, Pat, Liam, Rihanna, Alyssa, Stewart, Connor, Rebecca, Charlotte and Abby; and his 2 great-grandchildren - Lyla and Hannah. Predeceased by his first wife Joyce (Gunn), parents Douglas Melville and Millicent (Hudson), his stepmom Aino (Tammerik) and his sister Doreen (Prince). The family is very grateful to Dr. Steven Walker, the staff of Saint Elizabeth Health Care, and the Perth Hospital for all they did to support and comfort Bob and the family and, in the final days, to ease his passing. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held sometime in the spring. Details will be provided on the website of Blair & Son, Funeral Directors in Perth, Ontario at http:// www.blairandson.com. Those wishing to contact the family or send messages of condolence may do so through the website leaving their contact information. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted in Bob’s memory by Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind at www.guidedogs.ca or 613-692-7777. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Playfair Janet Playfair
It is with great sadness that Arnold announces the passing, in hospital, Perth on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 of Janet, his beloved wife for over 65 years. She was the dear adopted daughter of the late John and Doris Millar and sister of Marilyn (Adam) Getter of Dunmore, Alberta. Janet is survived by a daughter Judy (Paul) Tarle and three grandchildren Emily, Marty and Wesley. Over the years Janet belonged to many organizations, forty years with the Great War Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxillary and many more with St. Andrews United Church in Lanark. She was past head of the Lanark Rebeccas and McIlquhams Women’s Institute. Janet also worked in sales at a number of businesses in Lanark and Perth. In respect to Janet’s wishes the services will be held privately for the family. In remembrance of Janet, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the St. Andrews United Church in Lanark would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Cooper Freda (Larock) Cooper
Freda passed away in hospital in Perth on Thursday January 26th, 2017 in her 90th year. She was predeceased in 1980 by her husband Howard. Freda was the loving mother of Rowatt (Lynda), Pete (Betty), Phyllis (late Derrill) Buchanan, Bill (Sandra) and Reg (Virginia). She will be fondly remembered by her siblings Nelda (late Ken) Morrow, Glenn (Chris) Larock, Jackie (Gail) Larock and Barb (Lloyd) Blanchard. Freda was predeceased by siblings Jeanette (Wes) Ennis, Jim (Barb) Larock, and Eva (Jim) Kirkham. Freda will be sadly missed by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and the Cooper family. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Monday January 30th, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 10:30 A.M. In memory of Freda, donations to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Ross E. Hanna
(Owner of R. E. Hanna Paving) Ross passed away peacefully in hospital, Almonte on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the age of 64. Beloved husband and best friend of Elaine (Rothwell) Hanna. Loved father of Mark (Carolin), grandfather of Taylor and great-grandfather of Harrison. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Mae Hanna. Loved step-father of Lianne (Dave), Michael (Tracey), Shawn (Corrie) Closs, step-grandfather of Kasandra, TJ, Chase, Garrett, Brayden, Tyler and Caylie and step-great-grandfather of Carson. Dear brother of Sandra (Donald) Haffie, Nancy (Grant) Barber, Jeffrey (Christine) and Jack (Teresa). Fondly remembered by his his motherin-law Mary Rothwell, nieces, nephews, extended family and many good friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Monday, January 30, 2017 from 12 noon until 2 p.m. Service followed in the Chapel at 2:30 p.m. In memory of Ross, donations to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children or charity of choice would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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July 8, 1933 – January 24, 2017 (Lifelong Farmer) Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital with loved ones by his side on Tuesday morning, January 24, 2017; Bill Storie of Lochwinnoch passed away following a brief illness. He was in his 84th year. Beloved husband and life partner for over 60 years of Janette (nee McLaren). Dearly loved and proud father of Susan McFarlane (Jim) and Peter (Angie Hein), both of Lochwinnoch. Cherished and loved by his 6 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Bob (late Barb) of Deep River; Janice Letang (Jim) of St. Catharines and Kent (Lynne) of Lochwinnoch. Predeceased by his parents: Lindsay and Ruby (nee Russett) Storie as well as his brother, Dwayne (late Mona). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. The Storie family received friends during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 9:45 until 10:45. A Funeral service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock. Spring interment Castleford Union Cemetery. In memory of Bill, please consider a donation to the Castleford United Church or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Eric passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness in Perth hospital, surrounded by loving daughters Laurie and Penny. He was the son of the late Nina Victoria Flansbury and Charles Nelson Angel. He was the loved husband of Atha Kelley and cherished father to Julie, Laurie (Rick), Michael (Madeleine), David (Nicole) and Penny (Gilles) and stepfather to Guy, Corrinna (Randy) and Robert (Angela). Eric was the very proud grandfather of many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his sisters Violet and Ruthie and loving Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Eric will be sadly missed by all his relatives and friends. He was a Federal Public Servant for many years and retired to open and operate Flansbury’s Jewellers in Perth until his retirement to pursue Christian Studies. He was very active in his Church and a long time team member of Cursillo. Eric attended Wycliffe College where he completed his Diploma in Lay Ministry and also earned his Diploma in Christian Studies. Friends may pay their respects and join us to celebrate his life at St James Church, Perth, Friday February 3rd, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the parish hall. In Remembrance of Eric, contributions to Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or St. James Church in Perth would be appreciated. The family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to the Medical Teams at the Perth Memorial Hospital for the professional care they provided to Eric. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 in his 88th year, surrounded by his adoring family. Beloved husband of the Late Betty. Loving father of Carole (Stephen Robinson), Susan (Don Mains) and Brent Kinch (Cyndi). Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Empey, Jeremy Empey (Jodi), Kristy (Brian Blommesteyn), David Mains, Cale Kinch and Amanda (Anthony Kasprowicz), great-grandfather of Lyndsay Empey, Sam Empey, Jack Blommesteyn, Sofia Blommesteyn and Hunter Kasprowicz. Dear brother of James, Roy and Annie. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Lily (nee Hughes) Kinch and by his brother Clarence. George will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per George’s wishes biocremation has taken place, a memorial service will be held in the Chapel at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at 1o’clock. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Wolford Cemetery or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca
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Peacefully at the Brockville General Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in his 77th year. Beloved husband of the late Alma. Loving father of Bill (Teresa), Dan (Sherry), Paul, Chris and Greg (Jodie). Cherished grandfather of Crissy, Steven, Tyler, Braelin (Clayton), Tara, Aaron (Susie), Emma, Aidan, Sam, Ryley, Chloe-Faith, Lillian and Allan. Great-grandfather of Jace and Ryker. Dear brother of Pat (Rudi), Gail (Bruce), Colleen (the late John), Donna (Ralph), Roger, Karen (Wayne) and Robert (Michelle). Predeceased by his parents Sidney and Beulah White. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per George’s wishes bio-cremation has taken place and a service to celebrate his life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 96 (180 Park Street Brockville, Ontario) on Sunday, February 5, 2017 from 12 noon until 3:00PM. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca
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Anna Mary in her 99th year passed away while in Palliative Care at the Avalon Long Term Care Home in Orangeville, Ontario on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Dominic Coules (1975). Loving mother of Beverly Martin of Orangeville; Mary Turgeon (Marcel) of Madoc; Sharon Legree of Arnprior and Murray Coules (Gail) of Tweed. Dear sister of Mrs. Agatha White of Renfrew; Fred Mosco (Joan) of Alberta, and James Mosco (Diana) of Frankford. Predeceased by 2 sisters: Mrs. Susan Sirosky-Mask and Mrs. Theresa Cundell and a brother John Mosco. Cherished by 8 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, January 31st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday February 1st from 8:45 until 9:15a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Spring interment at St Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. As an expression of sympathy, donations to Chalice (www.chalice.ca) would be appreciated. CWL members assembled at the funeral home for prayers on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital on January 30, 2017 at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Francis Boudreau. Loving mother of Theresa Boudreau, Ann Brown (Jim) and Angela. Mary is predeceased by her parents John and Mary Muchouski. She is the sister of the late Georgina Mahusky. Friends are invited to visit at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Sunday February 5, 2017 from 1 P.M. until 3 P.M. A Service will be held at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, 505 Clothier Street West on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11 A.M. Interment to take place at Holy Cross Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Kemptville District Hospital Ladies Auxiliary. Condolences/Tributes/donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435
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Bezeau, Joseph Albini “Ben” Peacefully at Saint Vincent Hospital, Ottawa, on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at the age of 65. Loving husband of Rebecca Medley. Dear brother of Phillarome (Linda), Joseph (Jacinthe), Antoine (Nicole), Clarence (Patty), Angeline (late Herbie), Rose-Annette (David), Rose-Alma (Jean-Marie) and Marie Reine (Ernest). Predeceased by his brother Richard, sisters Jeanette and Kathleen, and his parents Sydney and Angelina Bezeau. Ben will be missed by his nieces and nephews especially Daniel and Carole and great-niece Jolaine Duguay. www.barkerfh.com
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LIDDLE-SOMERVILLE ELIZABETH EDNA (nee: Foster) Peacefully at Rideau Ferry Country Home on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Elizabeth “Betty” Liddle of Smiths Falls, formerly of Almonte, age 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Liddle and by first marriage of the late John L. Somerville. Dearly loved mother of Bonnie Farrelly and the late Barbara Thomas. Step-mother of Beverly, Bob, Paul and John Liddle and Mrs. Cathy Gorman and Mrs. Colleen Montgomery. Predeceased by her step children: Mrs. Connie O’Keefe and Peter Liddle. Survived by her sister Evelyn Yuill and 2 brothers; Donald & Harold. Predeceased by her siblings; Wilbert, Jean, Robert, Eva, Helena, Maxine and George. Also survived by 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Private Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
Peacefully at Extendicare – West End Villa on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in his 83rd year. Survived by his sister Mrs. Dorothy Ralph, sister-in–law Marian Armstrong and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Fulton and Jennie (McCurdy) his step-mother Thelma (Jeacle), his brother Gordon, and his brother-in-law Gordon Ralph. Thank you to the staff at Barrhaven Manor and the assisted living staff at Extendicare West End Villa for their kindness and care. The guidance and respectfulness provided by Rev. Jan Staniforth and the staff at Tubman Funeral Homes is sincerely appreciated. Friends attended a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 1610 Roger Stevens Dr., Kars on Wednesday from 2 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society. Tributes, donations or condolences may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.
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David Patrick Luckman
A beautiful light went out on January 29th, 2017 when an amazing man passed on to Heaven. David Patrick Luckman passed away in Perth Hospital. He will be sadly missed by his wife Janeanne, his son Ben, his parents Ed and Sue Luckman and his father-in-law Arie Vermeer. David will also be missed by his family and very many dear friends. He would like everyone to remember to love your family, hug your families and enjoy and appreciate every moment you have, because you will never know when it will be taken away. Remember to smile and make a person laugh at least once a day and please play a great round of golf for him. The Luckman family would like to thank Dr. Rachel Tyrrell for all the excellent care and compassion she showed to Dave and his family, the wonderful nurses at Bayshore and the Perth Hospital and all the wonderful friends who stepped up to help in this time of need in our lives. Family and friends are invited to gather for a service at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday February 4th, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Dave, contributions to National Service Dogs, 1286 Cedar Creek Road, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5S5 would be appreciated.
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COLLYER, LOREttO AdA (nEE MCCOOL) Passed away peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital on Wednesday, January 25th, 2017. Predeceased by her husband Frank and daughter Cicely (Jane Cushnie). Loving mother of Leonard (Sue), Eileen Brown (late Jim), Mary Neil (John) and Patrick (Alex Ponton). Cherished grandmother of Trevor Collyer (Julie), Roxanne Burrows (Steve), Patrick Brown, Peter Brown, Katherine Neil and Benjamin Neil and great-grandmother of Aidan, Jackson, Rae-Anna and Riley. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass to be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday, February 3rd, 2017 at 12 noon. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. A reception will follow. In memory of Loretto, a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund or L’Arche, Arnprior would be appreciated and may be left at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Morrow Marion Joyce (nee Wright)
HAYWARD Jeanne (nee Wing)
May 11, 1939-January 21, 2017
It is with great sadness that our family must announce the passing of Jeanne. Peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2017 while surrounded by her family. She is survived and loved by Alexander W.K Hayward of North Gower. Dear Mother to Lori Alexis, Leslie Ann, Shawn Andrew, David Alexander, Kelly Allison. Daughter of Katherine Wing (nee Stephenson) and the late David Wing, of St Jean sur-Richelieu QC. Grandmother to six beautiful grandkids; Nick, Lexi, Dustin, and Matt Weisenberg, Dan Hayward and Jordan Smits. She gave more than she ever had, loved without reservation and was kind and generous. The world has lost one of it’s miracles, a true angel. A Celebration of Life will be arranged in the spring as per her wishes. Condolences / Tributes / Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-233-1143
John H. Rivington
John passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in hospital in Perth on Wednesday January 25th, 2017. He was the cherished husband of Cindy. Dear father of Dana Valliquette, Stephen Rivington and his daughter Ell, Andrew (Marsha) and their children Ethan and Johnathan; Corinne (Wayne) Barbary and their children Maggie (Randy) Bullock, Nathan (Nicole) and Sarah and great grandfather of Weston and Nash. John was predeceased by his parents Earl and Louella Rivington. John was the founder of J. Rivington & Associates Inc. and had a successful career in real estate appraisal, along with many real estate developments. He will be sadly missed by many professional colleagues and good friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home 15 Gore Street West, Perth on Saturday January 28th, 2017 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Sunday at 1:00 P.M. In memory of John, donations to either to the Dialysis Unit at the Smiths Falls Hospital or the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.
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Currie Alfred Charles
On Thursday, January 26, 2017 in his 89th year, Alfred passed away at the Peter D. Clark Long Term Care Home with his son, Christopher, and daughter, Jennifer, at his side. Alf’s wife, Doris, formerly Doris Perrier is also a Peter D. Clark resident. Their son, Robert Charles resides in Vancouver, and their youngest daughter, Catherine Helena (Kit) died in 2014. Alfred Currie served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force for 23 years and with the National Energy Board for 10 years before retiring in Rosetta Lanark County. The funeral service will take place at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place, Ontario on Saturday February 4, 2017 at 2:00 pm. For those who wish, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com
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Marion passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside, at the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, on Friday, January 27, 2017. Marion was in her 74th year. Marion was predeceased by her parents, Lorne and Florence Wright (nee Ferguson). She was predeceased by her siblings Georgina (late Ellard) Watt, Norman, Lorne (late Betty) Wright, Lorna (late Arthur) Milotte, and her brother John, in infancy. Marion will be missed by her Dear friend Paul Campbell of Perth, her children Tony Majaury (Carol Cordick) of Perth and Debbie (Gord) Cota of Verona. Marion enjoyed a special bond with her grandchildren, Amber, Jesse, Jessica and Josh. The joy of her life were Marion’s great grandchildren, Jordane and Dixie. Marion will be missed by her siblings: Elsie Schonauer (Harold Parry) of Clarendon, Collin (Shirley) Wright of Carleton Place, Fern (Dave) Foley of Perth, Freeman (Judy) Wright of Perth, and Barbara Soucie of Trenton. Left to mourn her loss will be Marion’s sisterin-law, Faye Wright of Watson’s Corners. Marion dedicated her life to her family though she provided a safe and nurturing environment for numerous children, as she served as a home based daycare operator for over 35 years. In her spare time, Marion showed tremendous discipline in scheduling regular workouts at Curves and this is where she enjoyed her friendship with Marilyn Crawford, her BFF and training buddy. Every spare moment Marion had she made sure to make special memories with her “Jordy Girl” her Great-Granddaughter Jordane Majaury. Marion’s family want to extend a sincere thank you to staff at The Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth for their care demonstrated to Marion; in addition, the staff at The Kingston General Hospital are to be commended for their compassionate care shown to Marion while she was hospitalized over the Christmas season. Cremation has taken place per Marion’s wishes. Over the years, Marion carved out time to serve as an Associate member of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #244, Perth. Her family will be hosting a celebration of Marion’s life to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017, from 2-5 pm at Branch #244, of the Royal Canadian Legion. For those who wish to honour Marion, please consider a donation to The Canadian Cancer Society (613 267-1058) or The Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation (613 264-0638). Marion’s arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, of Perth.
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FIELDING, Donald (Dick) - In loving memory of my husband who passed away Feb. 4, 2002. There is a special kind of feeling, That is meant for you alone. A place within our hearts, No one else can own. There will always be a sadness, And often a silent tear. But always special memories, Of the days when you were here. Loved always, Gladys
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In memory of our Dad Raymie Donaldon Left us Feb. 5, 2013 If we could write a story, It would be the greatest ever told, Of a kind and loving father, Who had a heart of gold. If we could write a million pages, Love always, But still be unable to say Vera and family Just how much we love and miss him Each single day. We remember all he taught us, FINDLAY In memory of a dear son We hurt but won’t be sad, and brother, Because he’ll send us down the answers, Lindsay Findlay And he will always be our Dad. who was accidentally killed Miss you so very much on February 2, 2015. Love Feryn and family When family ties are broken, And loved ones have to part, It leaves a wound that never heals, And an ever aching heart.
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McDOUGALL, W. Charles (Chuck) - In loving memory of a Dear Dad and Poppie who passed away February 5, 1998. Those we love we never lose, For always they will be, Loved, remembered, treasured, Always in our memory. Randy, Debbie, Rob and Lindz
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LACKEY, John (Jack) Cecil – In loving memory of our Dear Father who left us on January 30, 1994. Always loved and sadly missed by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Dad’s love is special A gift beyond compare. You only know the meaning Until he is no longer there. We are sending a dove to heaven. With a parcel on its wings. Be careful when you open it It’s full of beautiful things Inside are a million kisses, Wrapped up in a million hugs. To say how much we miss you, And to send you all our love. We hold you close within our hearts And there you will remain. To walk with us throughout our life, Until we meet again. Missing and remembering you Today and everyday
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BALLANCE, Richard – In loving memory of a dear husband, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law who passed away January 24, 2014. To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, We miss you just as much today, As we did 3 years ago. Sadly missed Louise, Cecil, Marg, Allan
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RUSSELL NEEDHAM May 7, 1919 - Feb. 1, 2012 Missing you these past five years, You always had a smile and story to share, Time to give and time to care. Someone to talk to, kind and true, One in a million, that was you. Of all that life has given us, And all that’s left to do, We will never have a greater gift, Than the years we spent with you.
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MCNAMEE, Peter – In loving memory of Pete my soulmate who passed away on February 4, 2013. I’m sending a dove to Heaven with a parcel on its wings be careful when you open it it’s full of beautiful things. Inside are a million kisses wrapped up in a million hugs to say how much I miss you and to send you all my love. I hold you close within my heart and there you will remain to walk with me throughout my life until we meet again. Love and miss you, Mary
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Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.
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WANTED
1-800-363-7566
F I R E A R M S WA N T E D F O R FEBRUARY 25TH, 2017 AUCTION. Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns. As Estate Specialists WE manage sale of registered / unregistered firearms. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-6942609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.
14 Front St. S. Mississauga
PERSONALS MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS could be the answer to the loneliness you’re feeling. You won’t find real love on the computer. CALL the industry leader in matchmaking & change your life. CALL (613)2573531, www.mistyriverintros.com.
BUSINESS OPPS. ATTENTION: OWN & OPERATE a new Daily Cup showroom in your area. Daily Cup Supplements & K-Cups. Lowest Prices. Training & Support. Be in business for yourself not by yourself! www.dailycup.ca CALL Toll-Free: 1.877.243.9226.
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MORTGAGES 1st & 2nd MORTGAGES from 2.30% 5 year VRM and 2.49% 5 year FIXED. All Credit Types Considered. Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, Construction, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800-225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409).
DRIVERS REQUIRED
Employment Opportunity
Smiths Falls Downtown Business Association
Part-time Coordinator
Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls
at 613-283-5555.
Deadline to apply is February 10, 2017”
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FIREWOOD
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TD Logging. Tri-axle load Snowblowers, firewood logs, 18-21 sin- Used gles, $1,250; $40 single good selection started at $399 + tax. 30-day cord, 100% poplar, miniDelivery mum order. Haul brush warranty. scrap. Visa. available. Pete’s Lawn & 5 Generations of firewood and Marine 613-267-7053. or sales, all hardwood, cut 613-812-5454 and split. Stored inside. 613-264-5454. Worms and worm com613-253-8006. post systems for sale, Firewood- Cut, split and HUNTING SUPPLIES coaching available. Looking for donations of undelivered or picked up. Dry wanted/repairable garden seasoned hardwood or Safety/Canadian tools and equipment for softwood from $60/face Hunter 2017 garden season. Call Fire-arms Courscord. Phone Greg Knops and ex- Rob, leave message. (613)658-3358, cell es ams held once a month at 613-200-7000. (613)340-1045. Carp. Call WenCochran Firewood for sale, dry da WANTED hardwood, $320 a cord, 613-256-2409. Buying Comic Books. Old delivered. 613-812-9115. comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. HELP WANTED HELP WANTED My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617.
(WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES)
is looking to fill the position of Driver with minimum DZ License
Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road) HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
RIDEAU PIPE & DRILLING SUPPLIES LTD.
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(WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES) is looking to fill the position of Outside Sales Representative for the Eastern Ontario Region To prospect/develop new and existing clients. A knowledge in Water systems, water treatment, heating and waste water would all be an asset, but is not a requirement. Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION BRANCH MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road) HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Young family sold home and looking for farm, house with land. Prefer within half hour of Brockville. May look at others. All phone calls will be returned, 613-349-6876.
VEHICLES 2003 Nissan Altima 2.5, standard Trans 255500km, e-tested, summer and winter tires. $1000. Phone: 613-283-0866
Direction des ressources humaines Téléphone : 613 744-2555 ou sans frais : 1 888 230-5131
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Pour obtenir tous les détails relatifs au poste susmentionné et pour soumettre votre candidature en ligne, veuillez consulter le site Web du CECCE au www.ecolecatholique.ca/emplois.
En vertu du paragraphe 24(1) du Code des droits de la personne de l'Ontario, le CECCE a le droit de préférer, en matière d'emploi, des candidates et candidats de langue française catholiques romains.
AIRLESS PAINTING
Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.
Insured and Bonded Free Estimates
(613)283-8475
LIVESTOCK Horseshoeing & trimming. Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478.
Advertising serves by informing. CANADIAN ADVERTISING FOUNDATION
VEHICLES
Across from Tim Hortons, Perth
www.rthomsonauto.com
613-267-7484, cell 613-349-9418
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
FARM
PETS
We make
Dog obedience classes. Puppy kindergarten, beginners and advanced classes located at the Perth Indoor Pool. Specializing in training your dog to be a better behaved family member. Professional instructors Jim and Judy Stewart of True Companion Dog Obedience School, serving the Perth and area communities for over 23 years. www.trainyourdog.ca. 613-264-0203.
HYDRAULIC HOSE While you wait 2 & 4 Wire, 1/4” thru1-1/4” NPT, JIC, Flat Face & Metric
FEENSTRA’S EQUIPMENT Sales & Service
80 Feenstra Rd. RR#4 Athens
613-924-2805
* New Location 95 Dufferin Hwy 7 *
HELP WANTED
STORAGE
STORAGE Smiths Falls
STOR-N-LOCK
Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth
WORK WANTED
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The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville is looking for Personal Support Workers for our Weekend Respite site in Smiths Falls Daytime, Afternoon and Midnight shifts may be available on a permanent or on-call basis. Our Respite runs Friday afternoons to Sunday afternoons. Previous experience with dementia care is recommended. Please e-mail your resume to Leisha Currier, Education and Support Coordinator lcurrier@alzllg.ca or mail to: The Alzheimer Society Lanark Leeds Grenville 115 Christie Lake Rd. Perth, ON K7H 3C6
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MORTGAGES
$ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income Bad credit OK!
Better Option Mortgage #10969
1-800-282-1169
www.mortgageontario.com
T.L.C.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177
Classifieds Get Results!
COMMERCIAL RENT Kemptville Area, 2400 sq ft garage, available April 1, $2000/mnth plus utilities. 613-258-2502
FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartment, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, Available immediately. Contact Bud 613-267-0567
HELP WANTED
613-432-3655 1-800-884-9195
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Avec 22 600 élèves fréquentant 42 écoles élémentaires, 12 écoles secondaires et son école pour adultes, le CECCE est un leader dans le domaine de l'éducation et le plus grand réseau canadien d'écoles de langue française à l'extérieur du Québec. Son territoire de plus de 35 000 km2 dans le Centre-Est de l’Ontario s'étend de Cumberland à Pembroke, jusqu’à Trenton. Les élèves du CECCE obtiennent les meilleurs résultats en province.
TOM’S CUSTOM
R. Thomson Auto Sales
Le Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) est à la recherche de personnes intéressées à se joindre à son équipe pour poursuivre avec passion une vision commune, axée sur la collaboration et sur l'innovation en éducation. CONCIERGES OCCASIONNELLES OU CONCIERGES OCCASIONNELS (BROCKVILLE ET MERRICKVILLE) SERVICE DES IMMOBILISATIONS Concours 139/16-17 Salaire : 15,67 $/h + 4 %
FARM
Wanted to buy, horses, colts and ponies, all types. Contact Bob Perkins at Wanted - furnace oil, will 613-342-6030. remove tank if possible. Call 613-479-2870.
LAWN & GARDEN
4Sale - Dry hardwood, stored inside. Delivery & pickup options. Call 613-257-5095 for details.
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For more information,visit www.downtownsmithsfalls.ca
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Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett
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CEPEO est à la recherche d’un (e) candidat(e) pour combler le poste suivant: ÉDUCATEURS(TRICES) EN PETITE ENFANCE OCCASIONNELS(LES) LIEU: Pour les régions d’Hawkesbury, de Cornwall, de Kingston, Trenton, Pembroke, Kemptville. À noter que la date de fermeture de ces concours est le 14 février 2017 Veuillez consulter le site WEB du CEPEO pour postuler: https://canada.teachermatch.org/applyteacherjob. do?jobId=10510 François Laperle, directeur du Service des ressources humaines
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1 bedroom apartment, center town Carleton Place, includes parking, water, elevator, $900/month. Available February 1. 613-858-2060. 1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 2 bedroom - Carleton Place $785 Well maintained, clean, quiet apartment building, secure entrance Stove, fridge, parking included, hydro extra Laundry on first floor 613-913-3095 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom lower level unit. Central air, laundry facilities onsite, garage and parking available. Heat and Water included $975/month. Located in quiet neighborhood in Carleton place. 613-257-8541 2 bedroom for rent at 10 & 20 Pearl St., Smiths Falls. $950 everything included. Contact Darlene for appointment 613-283-9799 or 613-207-1255
Almonte, Large 2 bedroom. Free parking, security, 149 Church Street, $950/month plus utilities, available February 1. 613-769-6697. Almonte/Carp area, Room for Rent in large house . Parking, TV, Internet, All inclusive. $700/month. R e f e r e n c e s . 819-321-9397
FOR RENT
Minutes from the town of Sharbot Lake, executive home on beautiful clear O’Reilly Lake. Three bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open concept, large sunroom. Electric forced air heat pump system and air tight wood fireplace insert. Carleton Place, upper lev- $1350 plus utilities. el, 2 bedroom plus den, 613-264-0002 for more quiet, adult only building, info. overlooking river, gas heat, parking, in-unit laundry, $1,000/month plus Newboro, 2 furnished utilities. No pets. adjoining rooms, shared bathroom, partial kitch613-913-4133. enette, $425. 613-272-8989 Coffee Culture Building, 2 1/5 Russell St. Smiths Perth. 2 bedroom apt. Falls. 1400 sq ft app’t, very lower level, parking. $700 nice unit. Must see. plus hydro. Heat included. $1240/mnth, everything in- laundry room, washer/drycluded. Contact Darlene for er, storage. First/last. Refappointment 613-283-9799 erences. 613-868-5323. or 613-207-1255 Perth 2 bedroom available Colonel By Luxury adult immediately. Secure, senapartments. Close to ior building. Large balcoCounty Fair Mall in ny, 6 appliances. No no pets. Smiths Falls. Air condi- smoking, tioning, exercise room, 613-285-4510 party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650. Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $700 utilities included. offFurnished bedroom for street parking. newly renorent with private bath, Wi- vated, available immediFi, plus extras. ately. 613-283-2266. $650/month. Innisville Smiths Falls, 3 bedroom area. 613-898-5728. $900/mnth including heats. First & last, referLarge 2 Bedroom Apt. ences. 613-283-0519 Perth, seniors welcome. $ 8 5 0 / m o n t h . Smiths Falls, big 2 bed613-267-5746 room, semi-detached, totally renovated, fridge, stove, non-smoking, $900 plus utilities. 613-342-0829 Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860
North Lanark Agricultural Society 195 Water Street, PO Box 1608 Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0 www.almontefair.ca Request for Tender: Building contractor Renovations to the full exterior of the Almonte Agricultural Hall. Both material and labour to be included Applications must be received by: February 15, 2017 Summary of position: Start Date must be May 1, 2017 Project to be completed June 20, 2017 Full details of project can be found on website www.almontefair.ca For more information or to submit tender, please contact: Glen Syme Alyssa Toshack 613-880-8494 613-256-6263 pastpresident@almontefair.ca secretary@almontefair.ca We thank all applicants for their interest however only those under consideration will be contacted. CLS734098_0202
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
JOB POSTING JOB TITLE: Multimedia Representative- Full Time BUSINESS UNIT: Metroland Media 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4T1
THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position, for Directories Business. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • A valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.
If this sounds like a fit for you, please apply by February 10th, 2017: Internal Candidates apply to our internal posting portal: https://internalen-metroland.icims.com External Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com • msmith@mykawartha.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Job Category: Sales
TENDERS
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LEGAL
WORK WANTED
HELP WANTED
Smiths Falls, large 1 bedroom apt, ground floor, private yard, Quiet adult building. $895/mnth plus hydro, heat included. References required. 613-366-9610.
Re: Estate of Peter Henry Lamla NOTICE TO CREDITORS
A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.
A new boutique is coming to Perth this Spring! We are seeking mature ladies who enjoy fashion, customer interaction and willing to learn a simple computer program. No retail experience is necessary but is an asset. Please send resume to 2hireinperth@gmail.com only those of interest will be contacted.
Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $850/mth; Available December 1. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.
PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696. Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038. Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158
All persons having claims against the Estate of Peter Henry Lamla late of the Village of Merrickville in the Province of Ontario, who died on or about the 3rd day of January, 2017 are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned on or before March 6, 2017 after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice. DATED this 26th day of January, 2017. Sarah Stearns and Heather Austin-Skaret, Estate Trustees c/o Heather AustinSkaret Mann Lawyers LLP 710-1600 Scott St. Ottawa, ON K1Y 4N7 613-722-1500, ext. 223 heather@mannlawyers. com
Semi-Retired Handyman, chain saw, woodsplitter, truck & trailer for hire. Wood cut & split, dump runs. 613-257-4315 leave message.
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Arnprior company looking for energetic, reliable individual with transportation for assembly work. $15.00 plus benefits. Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Send resume to assemblyposition2016@gmail.com.
Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Before school childcare 613-250-0290. needed. Ideally at our home in Kemptville or on Seamless Eavestrough, South Branch bus route renovations, deck restora- 29/40. 613-518-7900 tion, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, Cleaners/Team Leaders line painting, cottage jack- for residential cleaning ing, fencing, dump runs. company based in North 613-257-8143 or Gower. Mon-Fri. No 613-264-8143. evenings, No weekends. travel paid. Semi-retired, all home All renovations, interior & ex- $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 1 6 . 0 0 / h r . or terior, years of experience. 613-489-3993 Call Brent 613-283-6088. elitecleaning@storm.ca
Toms & Co. General Contracting. Residential, Commercial, Interior, Exterior, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Porches and Decks. 613-697-6156.
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TENDERS
Booth Electrical Services: Experienced Electrician, licensed & Insured available for Residential/Commercial work. Good Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378 or 613-284-0895
TRADE CONTRACTORS NOTICE OF INTEREST / QUOTE REQUEST NOTICE FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WALL STREET VILLAGE COMPLEX 11 JAMES STREET WEST, BROCKVILLE
Hiring Labourer’s bush experience an asset but not necessary. Michael 613-880-2371 Leeds Transit is now hiring a 310T Technician. Applicants are to send a cover letter and resume by email: pomeara@leedstransit.com or fax to 613-359-1184 Attn: Paul O’Meara
TENDERS
Wall Street Village
Guy Saumure & Sons Construction Ltd. acting as the Construction Manager for the Marguerita Residence Corporation is seeking quotes from interested qualified Trade Contractors for the above noted project. The project consists of construction of a 6 storey, block and core slab, 79,308 sq. ft. 85-unit apartment complex on the corners of James Street, Wall Street and Victoria Avenue in Brockville, Ontario. Divisional scopes of work to be requested as follows: Landscaping Steel/Aluminum Balconies Concrete Curbs/Sidewalks Rough Carpentry Asphalt Paving Finish Carpentry Concrete & Masonry Reinforcement (Rebar) Millwork Concrete Foundations Engineered Wood Roof Trusses Concrete Slabs Steel Studs/Drywall/Acoustical Insulation Misc. Concrete Supply Thermal Insulation Concrete Block Masonry E.I.F.S. (Stucco) Stone & Brick Exterior Masonry Steel Roofing & Ice Guards Hollowcore Concrete Slabs Steel Soffit, Fascia & Flashings Structural Steel & Misc. Metals Hollow Metal Doors, Frames & Hardware Aluminum Entrance Systems Exterior Doors & Windows Flooring Painting & Coatings Passenger Elevators HVAC & Plumbing (Mechanical) Fire Protection (Sprinklers) Electrical & Fire Alarm Construction to begin March 2017 and be substantially complete March 2018. Project documents will be available to qualified Trade Contractors that express interest in writing (by fax or e-mail) to the head office of Guy Saumure and Sons Construction Ltd. A Trade Contractor may be required to provide references of similar sized projects to prove qualifications. Please submit all expressions of interest by no later than 12:00pm Friday, February 3rd. Questions or inquiries should be addressed to the Construction Manager in writing only. Chris Saumure Guy Saumure and Sons Construction Ltd. 91 Cornelia Street West Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5L3 Fax: (613) 283-3691, Email: csaumure@saumuregroup.com
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HELP WANTED
Occasional Kennel Help: Hallville, Ontario Reliable, trustworthy adult. Feeding, caring for and monitoring all breeds/sizes of dogs in kennel areas. Training provided. Transportation required. Interested? Contact 613-989-1342.
Part time position in a group home in Carleton Place, duties include cooking, cleaning as well as individual care for the resident, require valid food handling course, first aide, CPR, criminal record check. Monday & Wednesday 10-5pm. Lisa 613-253-0853
Part time work, Misty River Introductions looking for trade show representatives should be personable & well spoken. $15/hr. fax: 613-257-1231 email: mistyriver.main@gmail. com
on the
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Lanark, ON
Saturday, February 4, 2017
Auction 10 a.m.• Viewing 9 a.m.
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, HOUSEHOLD, TOOLS, HARDWARE, PAINT & MORE! Terms: Cash or Good Cheque
Auctioneer: Jim Beere
613-326-1722
TENDERS
Call Today To Book Your Auction
Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender
AUCTION SALE
MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITYOF MISSISSIPPI MILLS
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TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land (s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday the 10th day of March, 2017 at the Municipal Office, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 Attention: Treasurer The tenders will be accepted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with the PIN and the roll number of the property for which the tender is submitted. A separate tender must be submitted for each property. Tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office Council Chambers at 3:05 p.m. Description of Lands: 1. Unit 1, Level A, Lanark Standard Condominium Plan No. 18 and its appurtenant interest; subject to and together with easements as set out in Schedule A as in LC93401; subject to an easement in gross over parts 4, 5, 6, 27R79655 as in LC95610 83 Little Bridge St., Unit 10 Municipality of Mississippi Mills, County of Lanark PIN 05718-0022 LT Roll Number 0931 030 030 04608 0000 Minimum Tender Amount: $99,552.76 The sale of these properties is subject to cancellation up to the time of the tender opening without any further notice. The minimum tender amount represents the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters including environmental relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, penalties and interest, HST if applicable, and the relevant land transfer tax within 14 calendar days of being notified as the successful purchaser. The municipality does not provide an opportunity for potential purchasers to view properties. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer 3131 Old Perth Road R.R. #2 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 (613) 256-2064 ext. 262 rwhitmarsh@mississippimills.ca
TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF MRS. PINDER OF OTTAWA SUN., FEB 12, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This Auction features a good variety of collectibles, modern household furniture, accents, china, glassware, appliances & much more! Auctioneer’s Note: A wide variety of items, you never know what we’ll find! See you there! For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call CLS470223_0202
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HELP WANTED Wanted, Carleton Place, elderly retired gentleman in good home requires live-in housekeeper . Must be dependable and have driver’s licence. Room & board & good wages included to the correct person. Position would suit widowed or retired person looking for security. 613-492-3333 With Spring/Summer season quickly approaching, looking to hire now, FT/PT Haircutters at all three First Choice Haircutters’ locations for Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Perth. For an interview call: Carleton Place 613-253-8841, Perth 613-264-0716, Smiths Falls 613-283-9646. Guaranteed hourly wage plus extras.
GARAGE SALE Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.
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Auction SAle Quality Antiques, Collectibles, Glassware, Household Furniture, Toy Tractors and Implements and Miscellaneous Articles In the Vernon Recreational Centre, Vernon, ON – turn East on Lawrence St. ½ mile-just off Bank St.(formerly Hwy 31) – approx 20 miles South of Ottawa. Watch for Auction Signs.
Saturday, February 11 at 10:00 am (viewing from 8:30 am)
Everyone come and enjoy another great sale in the Vernon Recreational Centre. We are selling quality antiques and furniture, beautiful glassware and interesting collectibles from area estates. From the helpful and qualified staff to the homemade cooking, we have it all! For detailed listing and pictures see jamesauction.com Terms of Sale- Cash or Cheque with proper ID
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AUCTION SALE TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF MR. CHARLES KERR OF PRESCOTT SUN, FEB. 5, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This Auction features a good variety of antiques, collectibles such as a Prescott #2 blue floral crock, old wood lures, decoys, fishing equipment, coin collection, jewellery, sterling silver brush/ mirror set, Coke memorabilia, antique/ modern furniture, shop full of hand/ power tools & much more! Auctioneer’s Note: A wide variety of items, expect surprises. For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call
Stewart James 613-445-3269
Auctioneers James Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Jr. Erin James-Merkley 613-222-2815 613-277-7128
Refreshments available. Owners and Auctioneers not responsible for accidents.
Call to book your spring auction!
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Winter has arrived, but that doesn't mean staying indoors until spring. Ontario's provincial parks continue to offer many activities this time of year, with more than 25 parks open all winter long. So bundle up, get outside and enjoy the crisp air and quiet forests. "Winter provides a beautiful backdrop to explore and enjoy the natural beauty of Ontario," said Kathryn McGarry, Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry. "Whether you want to skate through the forest or try your hand at ice fishing, our provincial parks have so much to offer. I encourage everyone to embrace the weather and have some outdoor winter fun." Here are ways to take part in winter fun in Ontario's provincial parks: Learn something new Ever heard of winter camping? Try it! Frontenac offers winter camping workshops to teach you all the basics - from trip planning to equipment details and safety. Eat what you catch Try your hand at ice fishing at Sibbald Point, Windy Lake or Silent Lake Provincial Parks. No equipment? Windy Lake has an ice fishing kit you can borrow. Just be sure you have a valid fishing licence and outdoors card, and ensure you follow the rules of ice fishing in Ontario's parks. Skate through the woods Glide through the woods at MacGregor Point and Arrowhead Provincial Parks where summer campground loops become skate trails. Visit MacGregor Point at night when the outdoor lights come on, making an evening skate truly magical. Stay active There are lots of ways to stay active this winter in Ontario's provincial parks. Grab a friend or the family and go for a hike through Presqu'ile Provincial Park. Once the snow accumulates, many parks also offer snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or tobogganing. Book a cozy cabin Stay warm and toasty in a cabin at Quetico or Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, or enjoy a trailside yurt at Pinery or Algonquin Provincial Park. Reserve mid-week for the best availability. Remember, winter outdoor activities always depend on the weather, so check park conditions before you leave home and dress appropriately. More than 450 kilometres of crosscountry ski trails are offered this winter in 19 Ontario parks. Ontario has more than 330 provincial parks, which cover more than eight million hectares - an area larger than the entire province of New Brunswick. In 2016, Ontario's provincial parks received more than 10 million visits from people around the world and brought in more than $82 million in revenue, which supports jobs and businesses across the province. Submitted by the MNR