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The Ron McMunn Country Music Heart Jam is no more. Last Sunday’s incarnation was to be the last bow. But do not despair - for next year, the Ron and Jeff McMunn Country Music Heart Jam will arise to take its place. “We are here for one big reason - to raise money for the (University of Ottawa) Heart Institute,� said announcer Charlie Kitts this past Sunday, Feb. 5, before a new banner, with the heart jam’s new name, and photos of two familiar faces - Ron and Jeff - was unveiled. This year’s performances took an extra resonance this year with the recent death of singer Jeff McMunn, who died at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Dec. 22, 2016. His father Ron died in 2007, and Jeff’s brother, Jamie McMunn, was the first performer on stage - accompanied by his son Brendan. “This is for Jeff, who’s up there dancing with Gill,� said Jamie, referring to Jeff’s wife, who died in 2001. Organizer Bob White told this newspaper that while final numbers are not yet available, more than $10,000 has been raised so far this year, in part from funeral donations around the time of Jeff’s death, and general donations leading up to the 2017 heart jam.
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The 26th annual Ron McMunn Country Music Heart Jam was held at the Neelin Street Community Centre in Carleton Place on Sunday, Feb. 5. The 2017 Heart Jam raised more than $10,000, between donations at the time of Jeff ’s funeral and general donations at the time of the Jam, according to organizers. Here, Bob White, left, and Carleton Place Deputy Mayor Jerry Flynn, applaud after they unveiled the new “Ron and Jeff McMunn Heart Jam,� banner this past weekend.
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In Jeffrey Hatcher’s Scotland Road, a young woman is found floating on an iceberg near modern day Iceland. Cold and hungry, clothed in the style of 1912, she utters a single word: “Titanic”. But how can this be anything but an elaborate hoax? After all, the year of her rescue is 1990. A mysterious man named John struggles with his own obsessions to peel back the layers of the mystery, together with a reclusive last survivor of the Titanic, and a doctor who has taken the young woman under her wing. Scotland Road is directed by Joanna McAuley Treffers, and stars Jerry Logan, Mary Ann Majaury (pictured here), along with Roberta Peets, and Jane Stott. The final three performances are this coming weekend, Feb. 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Visit studiotheatreperth.com for full details, and don’t miss the passion and mystery of Scotland Road at the Studio Theatre.
A GoFundMe campaign has been started for an Eastons Corners family who have been left homeless after a fire gutted their home Feb. 5. Crews with Merrickville Fire Department battled the blaze, which broke out Sunday morning and caused $80,000 in damage. No one was injured in the fire, but Chantal and Jeff Roulston and their family, who were living in the home owned by Dan Matte, have now been left homeless. A GoFundMe page was created by the Roulstons’ daughter, Ashley Quatrale, on Feb. 6 and so far $4,345 of a $10,000 goal has been raised. According to Quatrale, the funds will be used to cover basic living expenses, such as “a place to stay, food to eat, amenities for personal care, clothes, and I’m sure many other critical things that is needed. They are starting again Photo courtesy gofundme.com from nothing.” Those who wish to donate can visit www.gofundme. The Eastons Corners home of Chantal and Jeff com and search for the page ‘Family of 5 loses everything.’ Roulston was destroyed by fire Feb. 5.
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rom left: United Way Lanark County (UWLC) board secretary Lynne Loken, treasurer Kristopher Denis and chair Helen McIntosh vote to amalgamate the organization with United Way/Centraide Ottawa, Centraide/United Way Prescott-Russell and Renfrew County United Way Feb. 2 at a special meeting at the Beckwith municipal office. The change will come into effect April 1.
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United Way of Lanark County (UWLC) may soon have a new and longer name, but the commitment to the community is something that won't change. The UWLC board held a special meeting at the Beckwith municipal office Feb. 2 where they unanimously voted to merge UWLC with United Way/Centraide Ottawa, Centraide/United Way PrescottRussell and Renfrew County United Way into a single corporation. The change will come into effect April 1 and the official corporate name will become the United Way Prescott-Russell, Ottawa, Lanark and Renfrew Counties. Locally, they will each maintain their original identities. "Thank you very much everybody. The motion was passed unanimously and as of April 1, we'll be amalgamated," remarked UWLC chair Helen McIntosh to a round of applause. "One of the big reasons I'm supporting this is because all of the money raised here, stays here. That was the big thing for me," noted UWLC board member and Beckwith Coun. Tim Campbell. This decision builds on the announcement of the impending amalgamation back in December, but UWLC executive director Fraser Scantlebury said the idea has been in the works since early 2014 when the United Way organizations
participated in a regional integration project to look at integration. "This is a new beginning that's happening," he remarked. "The key thing to remember is that everything is 100 per cent local. What's raised local, stays local. That was one of the guiding principles the board of directors wanted to ensure before we even got started." "If that hadn't happened, I don't think we'd be standing here tonight considering this," he added. Scantlebury noted the investment decisions will also remain in Lanark County and there will only be few changes to the way the organization operates. The current volunteer board, consisting of chair Helen McIntosh, vice-chair Mark Fendley, treasurer Kristopher Denis, secretary Lynne Loken, past chair Johann Ramsaran, directors Campbell, Laura Keller and Sandra McCormick, will still exist, but become part of a larger advisory council. Regional representatives will sit on the board. So why was the amalgamation considered? Scantlebury said the increased opportunities for UWLC were too good to pass up. "We will be able to use new tools and build on the experiences of Ottawa. For example, this (amalgamation) will allow us to reach donors in new ways," he explained. "...This is an opportunity to work together to build a better future."
Over the years, UWLC has seen a decrease in donations, which he credits to a decline in workplace campaigns and the closure of large manufacturers such as Hershey and Stanley Tool. While there will be some cost savings to amalgamating, Scantlebury said the big bonus is that all donations will be processed through the Ottawa chapter, freeing up himself and fund development officer Kate Hallas, to attract new donors. "This (amalgamation) is about having a regional collective impact," he remarked, adding that some projects UWLC hopes to make gains on include addressing youth homelessness and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) regulations, which came into effect Jan. 1. A provincial grant received by the UWLC will ensure someone is on staff to help small businesses make the transition. "That's the first win we've had already," he continued. The UWLC office, located on Bates Drive in Carleton Place, will also remain the headquarters for the local organization. Those strong partnerships the United Way has formed will also continue. "We will be here in the community as we've always been for 30 years this year," Scantlebury said. "We remain committed to working with our partners on an ongoing basis." See UWLC page 5
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Living a double life: Naturalist Peter Mills talks about amphibians at Feb. 16 MVFN series On Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m, the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) will host the fifth presentation in their natural history series "Wild Creature Close-Ups." This event will take place in the Social Hall of Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St., Almonte. The guest speaker for the evening is an experienced naturalist, gifted painter, and author, Peter Mills, B.Sc., B.Ed. The presentation is entitled "Metamorphosis: Changing the Way We Look at Amphibians." Mills has worked professionally as a naturalist in Algonquin Park over the past nine years and is currently studying at-risk salamanders by using mapping technology to plot where different species are found and how they interact with one another. Using photos and videos, Mills will be speaking about a two-year journey that he undertook to write and illustrate a unique field guide, dedicated to enhancing our knowledge of the critical, developmental first half of the lives of frogs, toads, and salamanders. Up to that point, the available resources outlined in detail only the adult lives of amphibians. His masterful book, published in 2016, is entitled "Metamorphosis: Ontario's Amphibians at All Stages of Development". It is an in-depth illustration of how these specific amphibians develop into the adult,
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Algonquin Park naturalist Peter Mills, above, author of Metamorphosis: Ontario’s Amphibians at all stages of Development, will speak during the next installment of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists natural history series Feb. 16 in Almonte. Above right, an illustration on amphibian development from the new book about Ontario’s amphibians, by biologist and artist/illustrator Peter Mills. land-living forms that we are familiar with. Most people know little about, let alone have observed, the aquatic larval stages that precede essentially all adult amphibian forms. In the creation of his book, Mills maintained his focus on the amphibians found
within Ontario's borders to describe and illustrate in detail the great variability among the immature forms (larvae) of these same species over the broad ranges that they occupy. In his presentation, Mills will briefly talk about amphibian biology,
but his focus will be on the process of creating this book. The project began in 2014 and included tireless hours dedicated to "swamp sleuthing", the careful raising of delicate larvae, his detailed and artistic illustrations, the combing of literature, and learning the details of formatting and selfpublishing. The finished product is an inspired intertwining of art and science. Please join us for this interesting and informative evening. The doors will be open at 7 p.m. for those wish-
ing to socialize until the start of the presentation. Refreshments are available then and during the evening. A discussion will follow the talk. There is a non-member fee of $5 (no charge for youth 18 and under). Copies of the book will be available for purchase ($30 total, cash or cheque). For further information, please contact MVFN's program chair, Gretta Bradley at glbradley@icloud.com. Cheryl Morris-Putnam is a member of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists
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Scott Reid urges all Conservatives to support Andrew Scheer’s property rights policy On Feb. 2, MP Scott Reid (Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston) urged support for Andrew Scheer's announcement that he favours adding property rights guarantees to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He made the following comments: "The right to private property, the enjoyment of it, and the right not to be deprived of it except by due process of law is a fundamental tenet of democracy and liberty. It is a right of all Canadians, and it deserves full constitutional protection. I'm happy to see Andrew Scheer's announcement of support for adding property rights to the Canadian constitution. "The lack of constitutional protection for the private property rights of Canadians means that the rights of Canadians can be treated as second-class under NAFTA. Canadians deserve the same property rights that foreign companies enjoy in Canada, and shouldn't be second-class in their own country. "Entrenching property rights in our constitution is necessary, now more than ever. The current suite of expropriation laws on the books federally and in each province and territory lack the constitutional strength to adequately protect the private property rights of Canadians in the face of determined
of law. However, the Canadi- motion by Alberta MLA Rod the Alberta legislature. Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston an Bill of Rights is a federal Fox (Lacombe-Ponoka) in Submitted by the office of MP Scott Reid statute, not binding upon any province. All provinces and territories maintain expropriation acts and protections, but these too are simple statutes. By adding this amendment to the Canadian Constitution, any applicable province would be constitutionally bound to respect the rights of property owners, and offer compensation for actions that would deprive landowners from the title, use, or enjoyment of all or part of their land. A province-specific amendment to Canada's constitution only requires that the Federal Parliament and the Provincial Legislature in question vote to pass identical resolutions (motions) for the amendment to become constitutionally-entrenched law (pursuant to section 43 of the Constitution Act, 1982). In 2011, Reid proposed a motion in the House of Commons to effect this proposal for Ontario. Ontario MPP Randy Hillier (LanarkFrontenac-Lennox & Addington) moved a companion motion in the Ontario Legislature. In 2014, the late Jim Hillyer, MP (Medicine HatCardston-Warner), moved a similar motion for Alberta in the House of Commons, accompanied by a companion
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“We have a small office, but a mighty office as I say,” he continued. “Two people (himself and Hallas) to cover all of Lanark County is a tough job.” The resolution to amalgamate is the first step. Scantlebury said Renfrew formal documents will be forwarded to the Canada Revenue Agency and Government of Ontario formally joining the United Ways into one. “This is not a merger, it’s an amalgamation,” he stated. “A merger means organizations are being taken over and that’s not the case.” “We’re forward focused. We’re still the same as we’ve always been,” he said. The past year UWLC impacted 8,000 lives in the county through their three focus areas: From poverty to possibility, all that kids can be and healthy people, strong communities. They are committing $258,148 over the next three years with $127,445 of direct funding made in 2016. Every dollar invested represents $5 to $7 in the community.
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Our wild cats - the Canada Lynx, bobcat and cougar - are magnificent and elusive creatures. It was thought that cougars had vanished from this area, but sightings have been reported and some claim that cougars are attempting to recolonize former habitat. On Saturday, Feb. 18, the Lanark County Stewardship Council will bring Sue Morse to Lanark to conduct tracking workshops and provide an evening presentation on wild cats in eastern Ontario. Morse is a renowned wildlife photographer as well as a highly respected expert on and tracker of wild cats. The cougar, also known as mountain lion and puma, is Canada's largest and most powerful wildcat. Males can reach up to two metres in length and weigh over 60 kgs. Adult cougars have short fur that is brown or greyish (sometimes reddish) over most of the body, with a white chest and belly. It has a long, black-tipped tail and black markings on the ears and muzzle. Kittens have spotted coats until they are about six months old. In Ontario, it is believed that cougars live in
Perth and Merrickville biathletes ski and shoot their way to provincials Two Perth athletes and one from the Merrickville area are headed to Sault Ste. Marie to compete in the Cadet Provincial Biathlon competition. Corbett Marsh and Owen Baillon, both of Perth, and Gustavo Stringel from the Merrickville area, skied and shot at the Eastern Region competition on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Camp Fortune in Gatineau Park. Marsh, Baillon, and Stringel are members of the 585 Rideau Squadron Royal Canadian Air cadets Biathlon Team. Seven cadets had originally made the local team but only five cadets could compete; two cancelled due to the flu just hours before the competition. The cadet biathlon team left Smith Falls early on Saturday morning accompanied by two cadet officers and two civilian coaches. Once at the Camp Fortune range, the cadets put on their equipment and skied several laps of the short and technical warm-up loop to get used to the springlike snow conditions. Afterwards, they went to the range to zero their rifle and get used to the range layout. Under the watchful eye of Captain Earle each cadet had a turn firing a few rounds from the .22 competition rifle. Sighting the rifle was very difficult due to the heavy fog that morning. The targets were barely visible on
the 50m range. After a short time familiarizing themselves with the range, they waited for their assigned start time. Flight Corporal Baillon placed first among in the Junior Male category (with the second fastest time overall) and placed second in the Open Team division. Flight Corporal Marsh placed eighth in the Junior Male category and second in the Open Team division with Baillon. Cadet Stringel placed second in the Junior Male category and ninth in the Open Team division, in his first biathlon competition. Sergeant Marc Legere, Stringel's teammate, placed 14th in the Senior Male category. Cadet Max Benda competed as an individual and placed 26th overall in the Junior Male category. Almost 200 cadets participated in the Eastern Region Biathlon. This year's race was a twoperson relay style event. Each biathlete skied three loops and shot on the range twice. In the range, cadets had eight rounds (bullets) to hit five targets, called "falling plates". Penalty ski laps were assigned for every missed target. The lead skier in each relay participated in a mass-start of 20 biathletes and, after completing his or her race, tagged the second skier who then completed the same course. Throughout the fall, the cadets practised shooting on
their indoor air-rifle range and increased their fitness by running laps around their squadron building. Time on snow was limited but, thanks to some local financial support, the 585 Biathlon Team purchased new ski equipment, allowing them to train more than in previous years. The squadron bought four sets of skis, boots, and poles through SportX in Smiths Falls and were able to get a few ski practices in before the competition. In the competition, the cadets either skied on their own personal equipment or on the brand new, squadron-owned equipment. Unlike previous years, the biathletes did not need to rely on borrowed equipment to compete. The equipment was purchased with funds raised through a GoFundMe campaign and money donated by the Smiths Falls Legion. The 585 Rideau Squadron Biathlon Team still needs money to purchase accessories such as a ski bag and ski sleeves to keep the equipment in good shape between competitions and training. If you would like to contribute to the success of these local athletes, please consider donating by visiting the campaign page at www.gofundme.com/ canadian-kids-need-skis. Surplus funds will be spent on additional ski equipment to help more cadets train and compete.
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day evenings to sign up or to get more information. 585 Rideau Squadron is located at 44 Abbott Street in Smiths Falls. Air Cadets meet every Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m. Optional activities are held on Friday evenings and some weekends.
There is no cost to join or participate. For more information about Air Cadets and 585 Rideau Squadron please visit the website at www.585aircadets.org. Submitted by 585 Rideau Squadron Support Committee
MANAGING YOUR MONEY Preparing for layoffs
You’re very good at your job and yet, you’re about to be laid off. That’s the unfortunate reality of job security – or the lack of it – in today’s up and down economy. Fortunately, a layoff doesn’t have to be total doom and gloom – if you’re ready for it. Here are five effective ways to prepare yourself emotionally and financially for a layoff. 1. Get your finances in order Your layoff may be short or long but it’s prudent to plan for the long haul by determining the minimum amount of money you need each month to cover basic costs for food, housing, debt payments and so on. Identify and cut or, at least trim, nonessential costs. Find out how much financial support you are entitled to through Employment Insurance (EI) and other government programs such as those that provide funding for retraining programs. Figure out how much additional monthly money you’ll need from your savings or other sources. Then set a realistic budget and, when the time comes, stick to it. 2. Save in an emergency fund Whether you’ve been working for a year or a decade, you should build an emergency fund that will cover at least six months of your essential expenses should you be laid off. 3. Stay the course with your investments If you have a well-conceived financial plan that may include RRSPs, TFSAs, mutual funds and other investments, stay with it. DO NOT go looking for a fast buck by cashing in your investments and gambling on big returns from the latest “hot” stock. You’re much more likely to lose your money than to hit a wildly speculative jackpot. 4. Know your employee benefits Before you leave your workplace, find out about any company unemployment benefits you may be entitled to and if your employer-sponsored health/medical
coverage and/or life insurance will end or continue for a period after your layoff. Consider converting these to individual coverage. Find out what your pension plan options are. You may also be owed for unused vacation time, project completion bonuses, or other accrued financial benefits – so check. If you are offered a severance package, don’t be shy about negotiating for a better one. If you aren’t offered a severance package, try for one, you may have an entitlement under provincial employment standards legislation. 5 .Update your resume You’re happy and fulfilled by your job but because you never know… keep your resume up to date and stay on the lookout for new opportunities. Networking is also important whether you’re employed or laid off – opportunities can come from anyone or anywhere. Getting laid off is stressful but by taking the right steps you’ll ease your mind and your transition. In fact, being laid off may give you the time you need to take stock of your life and aim for something new and exciting. You can ease your financial stress during a layoff (and afterward) by talking to your professional advisor about the best financial plan for your situation as it is today and as it will be tomorrow – no matter what tomorrow may bring. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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ast year was a record year for organ donation, according to the Trillium Gift of Life Network. In fact, it was the third consecutive record year for organ and tissue donation and transplantation in Ontario. In 2016, deceased organ donation increased by 30 per cent, leading to more lives saved with 351 deceased organ donors and 256 living organ donors giving the gift of life to a record 1,302 transplant recipients. More families than ever before consented to organ donation, with a 40 per cent increase over 2015, marking a growing trend in families to choose donation for their loved one. Nearly 2,400 tissue donors enhanced the lives of thousands through the gift of eyes, bone, skin, and heart valves. In the past decade (2007 to 2016), tissue donation has increased by 161 per cent in Ontario. The reasons why the donation rate increased are largely due to the network implementing notification at 70 hospitals, requir-
ing them to refer all potential donation cases to the Trillium Gift of Life Network. There have been 58 donation physicians who work in-hospital to educate staff about donation and facilitate implementation of donation policies. The network is also providing ongoing training to organ and tissue donation coordinators who care for families throughout the process, and there has been an increase of registration rates across Ontario. If we look around us, more than ever before, we know survivors of organ donation. That’s the greatest gift we can ever give someone. In 2016, nearly 285,000 people joined the growing list of 3.7 million Ontarians who continue to offer hope to the 1,500 patients waiting for an organ transplant by registering their consent for donation. Currently, 30 per cent of eligible Ontarians have registered their decision to donate. Give the gift of life and register online at www.beadonor.ca.
Audrey’s proud moment elicits hysteria from her brothers The old Singer Sewing machine was considered a piece of furniture in the parlour, but in the wintertime, with the parlour closed off, the door shut, and a braided rug rolled at the bottom to keep out the cold draft, the Singer was rolled into the kitchen. Hardly a day passed that Mother wasn't on the old machine. There was always a patch needed here and a hem there, and on the nights Mother wasn't working on her diaries, she often was at the Singer sewing machine. My sister Audrey thought it was time she could make something for herself, and finally, one winter night, after she had badgered Mother enough, she was told she could
use the sewing machine. Well!! That was like telling Everett he was old enough to drive the Model T! Mother said Audrey should scrounge around in the handme-down box Aunt Lizzie had sent from Regina, and find one of Uncle Jack's well-worn suits, take it apart, and use the material from it. I was thunderstruck when I heard Audrey say she was going to make a dress! A dress, for goodness sake, but Audrey was full of confidence. It took her a whole evening to take apart a navy suit, press out the seams, and lay out all the pieces on the kitchen table. Mother fashioned a pattern out of the Ottawa Farm Journal, and Audrey turned down
urday, and Audrey rushed through her chores like someone possessed, and was at the Singer most of the day, stopping only for meals. I could
LETTER TO THE EDITOR everything more than an occasional suggestion from Mother. She was a stubborn one all right! All Mother said was to be sure to follow the pattern, but Audrey said she wanted to be sure the dress was good and tight ... that's how the Briscoe twins were wearing their dresses, and they were considered two of the best-dressed seniors at the Northcote School. Well, the next day was Sat-
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see the dress taking form. My mastered the fine art of sewsister found six matching red ing on the machine the first buttons in the button box for time around. She was down to the front, and I had to admit See MARY page 10 it looked like she had finally
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sandwiches as a result of this decision. The chain is not named, so it is not possible to inquire why it has decided to do so, but it strikes me odd that a company does not want me to know how many calories are in its sandwiches. It is akin with a food company that does not want me to know the ingredients used to make a particular product. Maybe it’s best for me to
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ket-driven economic system is that consumers should be able to make informed decisions on what to buy and what not to buy. The measure put forward by the provincial government is a small step in giving us increased access to important information and should, in my opinion, be applauded. Food has been referred to as the “intimate commodity” be-
that’s all there was to it. She was so proud of it; she even took her coat off, and us sitting right there in the front pew! It was really the most awful dress I had ever seen, but as Mother often said, every cloud has a silver lining. Audrey said she would be glad to make me a dress out of the same material if there was enough left. I said a silent prayer of thanks that there was nothing left but a few scraps, and they had already been chucked into the Findlay Oval. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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turning up the hem, and pieces of navy wool scraps covered the kitchen floor. Finally, Audrey said the dress was finished, and she would be wearing it to church the next morning. She had no intention of trying it on first, as Mother suggested, but marched upstairs, hung it on a wire hanger behind the door, and ran her hands down the dress like it was made of solid gold! The next morning, Audrey said it would sure be nice wearing a good wool dress to church on such a cold winter’s day, as I watched her struggle to get it over her head in our bedroom. The first thing I noticed was the buttons didn’t
match the buttonholes. Audrey said it didn’t matter; she’d just wear a middy under the dress. The sleeves looked upside down, because they were puffed under her armpits. She shot daggers at me when I mentioned the fact. The next problem was the dress was at least six inches shorter in the back than it was in the front, and one side seam puckered like a piece of old newspaper. I decided it was best to keep these flaws to myself. Audrey sauntered into the kitchen as she had just been outfitted by Eaton’s catalogue. The three brothers went completely hysterical until Mother gave all of then a good cuff on the ear with one swoop. But Audrey was going to wear the dress to church and
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Turpin’s Trail to entertain Perth in Listening Room series Feb. 26 Though I was born and grew older ("grew up" just doesn't seem appropriate, my friends say) in west-end Toronto, I left the city in 1974, only to return there for specific events like work or volunteer-related meetings, conferences, family or friend gatherings, etc. From '78 on I lived far enough away - North Bay and Perth - that accommodations were necessary, leaving many available hours for searching out live music. While most of my fellow attendees crashed in their rooms, off I'd go exploring. As I wrote my previous column about the sudden closing of the doors of Toronto's Hugh's Room, it made me think back on some of the other go-to music clubs I'd found welcoming when in the GTA over the years. Way back when, I was a music snob (something I regret now), my 35 years in Lanark County certainly broadened my interests. Blues was then my favourite genre so that affected where I attended, as well as locales being easily accessible via public transport, the subway, bus or streetcars. Since high school, it was always the Colonial Tavern on Yonge where I saw Stan Getz, Rahsaam Roland Kirk, T-Bone Walker and many others, but
Albert's Hall, located upstairs of the Brunswick House on Bloor W., became a place I could always count on to see top-quality international blues players, inexpensively. I quickly learned there to order a jug of draft and put a glass of tomato juice in it, reducing the chance anyone would 'borrow' a glass or two when I headed to the washroom. Chance arrivals saw me enjoy Etta James, Sunnyland Slim, harmonica king Paul Butterfield, again, to name a few. Both clubs are long gone but still bring back good memories. There are still hopes for Hugh's Room, I'm hearing. I'm continuing to keep my fingers crossed as I don't want to lose another favourite musical haunt. The Cameron House on Queen St. W. has become my current go-to Toronto oasis of musical satisfaction. Locally, Celtic/Folk-styled music will be the flavour of the month for the Listening Room Series as the wonderful Turpin's Trail hit the stage at The Perth Tea Room (Perth Restaurant) on Sunday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. This Kingston quintet, made up of veterans Brian Flynn, Steve Kennedy, Jon McLurg, Chris Murphy and Noah St. Amand, bring their multi-instrumental skills,
along with their sweet harmonies, channelled through their self-penned and traditional tunes to have you tastin' sea salt. They've successfully toured several times to Canada's East Coast - complete with Newfoundland as well as throughout the area, thrilling crowds as they go. This year they have been chosen as the headliner for Fogo Island's Brimstone Head Folk Festival. Their high energy and synergy captivate crowds, having shared the stage with David Francey, Sarah Harmer, the late Ron Hynes, Leahy and others. We are so thrilled to be finally bringing Turpin's Trail to Perth. Tickets are $20 and are available at the Perth Tea Room (and by calling 613-267-3170 to make dinner reservations beforehand) or by calling 613-267-7902 for ticket reservations. A portion of the proceeds will go
to Perth's His House - Hub and Drop- 7 p.m. - the third Annual Fire and Ice in Centre, who do such good things lo- dance, bonfire and fireworks with music cally. by the Riq Turner Band. Tickets $10; call 613-267-1947. Upcoming events Sunday, Feb. 19 - Harry Manx at Friday, Feb. 10 - 8 p.m. Tim Moxam Sharbot Lake Country Inn. Come hear and Liz Stringer at Sharbot Lake Inn. this blues/slide player offer his unique Toronto's Tim Moxam brings his al- stylings. You'll love him! Seven Maple ternative folk/country stylings together Blues Awards speak for themselves as with Melbourne Australia's Liz String- to the quality he offers. $70 dinner and er's folk/roots stylings for a wonderful show. Call Sandra at 613-279-2198 for warm-up to Valentine's Day. The cost is reservations. It's a 7 p.m. start. $15 and you can call Sandra at 613-279Wednesday, Feb. 22 - 8 p.m. for $20; 2198 for reservations. Calling all Newfoundlanders or anyone Friday, Feb. 10 - 8 p.m. is the won- who has attended or wanted to attend derful Sarah MacDougal at Full Circle a Kitchen Party in Newfoundland. Theatre, Perth. Sarah is creating quite Shanneyganock rarely perform off the a stir in the folk world and this will be island, but Sharbot Lake Country Inn your opportunity to check her out lo- have them booked so call Sandra at cally. In 2012 and 2015 she won the 613-279-2198 for reservations. Western Canada Solo Album of the Friday, Feb. 24 - 7 p.m. The Weber Year. Tickets are $25 advance, available Brothers Trio will perform at The Cove at Shadowfax or by calling 613-267- in Westport and will have the place hop6817. ping. Peterborough's rock 'n' roll masFriday, Feb. 17 - 7 p.m. Toronto's ters will be shaking the place. Call 613own Hogtown Allstars at The Cove in 273-3636 for more details Westport for one of their Blues On the Sunday, Feb. 26 - 7 p.m. Turpin's Rideau Series. A dinner and show expe- Trail will be at The Listening Room, rience you'll enjoy. Cost is $65; 613-273- Perth Tea Room. See above for more 3636 for necessary reservations. details. Saturday, Feb. 18 - Crystal Palace Support live music everywhere.
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The problem with hard water Home ownership opens people’s eyes to many new experiences, even requiring homeowners to familiarize themselves with certain things they never encountered as renters. Homeowners become novice plumbers, electricians, horticulturists, and even chemists as they wade through the projects and repairs involved with owning a home.
Treatment options Considering hard water is such a common concern, a number of treatment options exist. The main types of water-softening systems use either a packaged water softener or a mechanical water-softening unit.
Outside of high school chemistry class, you may never have given thought to water composition and how it changes. However, once you become a homeowner, you may have to pay special attention to the type of water bubbling out of your faucets. Hard water is a common concern, and it can affect appliances and other parts of the home.
Packaged water softeners are chemicals that bond with the calcium and magnesium ions in the water so that they cannot interfere with cleaning efficiency. These chemicals fall into two categories: precipitating and nonprecipitating. Precipitating softeners are borax and washing soda and can affect pH levels of water and make water cloudy. Nonprecipitating softeners use phosphates. Alkalinity won’t be increased, and usually there is no cloudiness or buildup. These products are typically added to laundry loads and the like and are not recommended for drinking water.
What is hard water? Hard water affects about 85 percent of the United States, according to the Water Quality Association. Although not harmful to human health, hard water can impact one’s daily life in other ways.
Mechanical water-softening systems are hooked up directly to the plumbing of the house. They are ion-exchange systems that will add salt to the water. Although it can be safe to drink, softened water may not be recommended for those who are on low-sodium diets.
Hard water is formed when water moves through soil and rock. It dissolves very small amounts of minerals and holds them in a solution. Calcium and magnesium are the most common minerals to turn water “hard.” The more magnesium and calcium water dissolves, the harder it becomes. From nuisance to damaging Hard water can not only be a minor headache, but also something more serious. Hard water can interfere with various cleaning tasks and also personal grooming. Clothes washed in hard water may not be fully clean and may appear dingy. Hard water can cause a film on surfaces, such as bath tiles and tubs. Some people find that their hair and skin can appear dull and sticky due to hard water.
Hard water can cause scaling, deposits inside of pipes, reduced cleaning ability, and several other problems.
Hard water can have other effects, too. Over time, the water can deposit minerals on the inside of pipes, reducing water flow. If these deposits grow thick, you may have a plumbing issue on your hands. Furthermore, mineral deposits can harm appliances, such as water heaters, washing machines and dishwashers. Eventually, hard water may render these appliances ineffective, and they will need to be replaced.
Hard water is a problem many homeowners have to face. It can affect a home’s appliances’ performance and cleaning abilities. Water hardness can be managed, and it is best to consult with an expert water-softening system manufacturer about your options.
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LAWS property on Glenview Road put up for sale to gauge interest The following is a message from Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) president Kathy Hoyland: Some of you already noticed that a 'FOR SALE' sign up went up on the LAWS' property this is why: The LAWS Shelter Capital Campaign was launched in September 2016 at the Walk your Paws for LAWS fundraising event. We are hoping to build a new shelter but are also still considering renovating. LAWS will continue to operate a shelter no matter which way we go. The building is old, does not flow well, is very expensive to heat and cool, and we have had ongoing issues with mold. The property has been put on the market to see if there is any interest. We would need the investment in the current property to partially pay for a new facility. No final decision has been made yet. We will communicate any major decisions regarding the shelter.
4 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We'll have a bake sale at both places and will be raffling off tickets to win a quilt or a lovely GODIVA chocolate basket. One of the vets from the Smiths Falls Veterinary Services will be available at the Pet Valu store in Perth on Saturday, Feb. 11 from noon to 3 p.m. to hold a microchip clinic. Cost is $25 per animal (cash only, proceeds will go to LAWS). On Sunday, Feb. 12, Pet Valu Perth will have a groomer available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to trim nails of your pets. The cost is $10 per pet. Please call the store at 613-264-8592 to make an appointment. We anticipate offering several cute kittens available for adoption in both stores.
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We're told that he's coming out of his shell more every day. When he's asleep in the store and can't be found, they quickly get out the bag of the Temptations as the sound of that will wake him up. He's very playful and if you get a toy with feathers for him he's a happy men. All his battle wounds on his nose have healed and he is very handsome cat with ochre eyes and
on his nose but they’re healing nicely. Likely a leftover from his stray cat life in the country. He’s almost all white with a bit of grey and a raccoon-like tail. Sam has adjusted well to life in the shelter. He loves his food and loves attention. He’s a gem of a cat and will certainly be happy in any home. If you’re looking for an easy going affectionate guy, Sam is your man.
Barn cats At LAWS we have a number of cats available who would be enjoying life more in a heated barn than in a home. Barn cats must Pet adoption weekend also have access to fresh water and We hope many of you stop by food all the time. Please call us at to say hello during the adoption 613-283-9308 should you be inter- Kingsley Kingsley is just over two-yearsweekend at Pet Valu in Almonte ested. old and arrived in Perth at Pet on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. Valu this week where he'll stay unto 3 p.m. or in Perth at Pet Valu. This week's featured pets til he is adopted. At the Perth location we will be Sam He loves to explore the store, is available to answer your questions Sam is a wonderful laidback on Friday, Feb. 10 from 4 to 7 p.m., and handsome two-year-old male. having a lot of fun with customers Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to He’s showing some battle wounds and plays with store cat, Merlin.
pink ears. He's a lovely independent boy to have around. So far he has met a few dogs in the store and he's all right with that too. Please come and meet this handsome dude and give him a caring home.
Snowball Snowball is a two-year-old calico cat who is a bit timid. She is usually curled up in a bed on the tower and shrinks from your hand when you reach for her. She lets you stroke her so she is definitely a cat who wants to be a pet, just needs a bit more reassurance. If you have time and patience to socialize this young cat a bit more we're sure she'll be a loving cat friend to have around for a long time. She is good with other cats in our cat-runs. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-2839308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls.
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Nashville offers more to tourists than just country music son Airport in Toronto or American cities including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Detroit. Well located Once you're in Middle Tennessee the American south is your oyster. Memphis (and Graceland) is on the Mississippi River, a four-hour drive to the west while Knoxville and the Great Smoky Mountains are a similar car ride to the east. Tennessee borders on more states than any other, eight in total. So it's a relatively short drive to reach states including Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia. First though, stay and explore Nashville. You won't be disappointed! Yes, country music or music in general (the city bills itself as 'Music City USA') is the city's biggest selling point. But Nashville is also the state capitol (the Americans spell it with an 'O') and a visit to their version of "Capitol Hill" is enjoyable. The impressive structure is literally on a hill as Nashville rises in tiers from the Cumberland River. James Polk, the 11th President of the United States and his wife Sarah, are interred in a tomb on the State Capitol grounds. Polk, a native of North Carolina, has the sad distinction of having the shortest retirement of any American president. He was out of office just three months before dying of cholera in 1849 at age 53. Another native of the Carolinas who adopted Tennessee as his home was the seventh President of the US Andrew Jackson. The general who led the Americans to victory at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, Jackson became a national hero as a result. He later entered politics representing Tennessee in the House of Representatives and the Senate before serving as president from 1829 to 1837. Jackson is well remembered to this day. His former plantation house, the Hermitage, is one of the
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In the midst of what has been a relentless and often miserable winter Canadians who are in a position to travel are clamoring for an escape to warmer climes. We will soon join the hundreds of thousands from this country who are, or will, take a holiday of varying durations in the neighbouring United States. Some Canadians, the so-called "Snowbirds", spend months in sunnier, warmer areas of the American south including Florida, Arizona, Texas and the Carolinas. Others with less time available to them opt for Caribbean cruises, island getaways or a few days in Mexico. Meanwhile, countless families in this region are currently preparing for the traditional March school break. Dad and mom intend to scoop up the kids and flee to one warm weather destination or another. But there are also some hidden gems south of the border that are well worth considering. This week I'm going to focus on one! In recent years Kathleen and I have come to know and love the great state of Tennessee. That's mainly due to our association with the Sister City Committee in Carleton Place and our town's twinning with the city of Franklin, a growing suburb of Nashville. We are fortunate to have some good friends in Franklin and the city has become a regular destination since we first visited in 2007. Last week a survey was released in which Franklin was ranked eighth in the US in terms of quality of life. I'm not even slightly surprised. In my opinion no visit to Nashville would be complete without a side trip to Franklin. However, it is Nashville I'm going to write about now. Located in Middle Tennessee, Nashville is best known as the world's country music capital. But believe me there's so much more to the city which has a metropolitan population of 1.8 million. For Ottawa Senators' fans Nashville is the place that stole both the heart and the talents of local favourite Mike Fisher. First he married country sensation Carrie Underwood. Then Fisher was (conveniently) traded to NHL rival Nashville Predators, a club he now captains. The couple and their two-year-old son Isaiah live near Franklin. I will say that attending a game at Bridgestone Arena is a good reason for NHL fans to visit Nashville. I saw Sens play (and win) at Bridgestone in 2014 and the atmosphere, complete with a country band, is superior to the usual experience at Canadian Tire Centre. Getting to some US destinations by air from Ottawa can be an adventure. There are no direct flights to Nashville which means you must switch aircraft in hubs such as Pear-
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main historical attractions in Nashville. We plan to visit this year and I'll have something to say about the experience in this space. Of course Nashville was also the site of a major battle in the closing stages of the American Civil War. After being badly mauled during a huge battle at nearby Franklin on Nov. 30, 1864 the Confederate Army of Tennessee was completely routed by federal troops at Nashville two weeks later. You can follow the city's Civil War trail on a self-guided tour or join a professional guide for a more in depth experience. A novel destination is the impressive "Parthenon" in Nashville's Centennial Park. It's a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Athens, Greece. It was built in 1897 for use during the Tennessee Centennial Exposition. That event marked the hundredth anniversary of the state's entry into the union. Oddly those celebrations were held a year late. Tennessee joined the union in 1796. Today the Parthenon serves as an art museum and it's available to rent for private functions, including wedding ceremonies and receptions. I highly recommend a visit. The Parthenon is one reason Nashville is sometimes called "Athens of the South." That's mainly because the city is home to 24 postsecondary educational institutions which in turn have drawn comparisons to the Greek capital, an ancient centre of learning and home to Plato's Academy. Leading the impressive list of educational institutions are Vanderbilt University, Tennessee State University, Belmont College and Nashville
Beautiful campus The Vanderbilt campus, not far from downtown, is one of the most picturesque locations in the city. I can remember Kathleen and me strolling the grounds, on a sweltering August morning (Tennessee is a hot, humid place in summer), admiring the gorgeous blooms on the many magnolia trees which grace the expansive site. The football and baseball stadiums at Vanderbilt were another stopping point for us as was the world famous Vanderbilt University Medical Center, a sprawling collection of hospitals, clinics and medical schools which also grace the university property. Health care is big business south of the border and it plays a major role in Nashville's economy. Vanderbilt medical centre is the city's largest employer with more than 24,000 on staff. For visitors one of the best ways to see Nashville's many sites is to take one of the popular hop-on, hop-off trolley or double-decker bus tours. Broadway and Second Avenue, Nashville's main downtown musical
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entertainment streets, are lined with honky-tonks, clubs and restaurants featuring regular, live shows. The city centre is filled with good eating establishments and hotels. We particularly enjoy the food and music at the famous Wildhorse Saloon and BB King's Blues Club, both located on vibrant Second Avenue. When it comes to music I also recommend Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Broadway. It's just around the corner from Ryman Auditorium, former home of the Grand Ole Opry (weekly concert and radio show). The Ryman too is well worth a tour. The Country Music Hall of Fame, a stone's throw from Broadway, is also high on my list of recommended sites. Give yourself some time though, it's huge! A lesser known but excellent venue in the downtown area is the Musicians' Hall of Fame and Museum. Since 2013 it's been located on the first floor of the historic Nashville Municipal Auditorium on 4th Avenue North. I went there with no expectations and was pleasantly surprised. Since 1974 Grand Ole Opry House has been home to the Grand See MAGUIRE page 19
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Car Counsellor: This viscous coupler might just be vicious "Hi Brian, We have a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe (all-wheel drive) and were wondering if you could tell us about a viscous coupler. We have seen on various websites that a lot of them had to be replaced. One owner had a 2010 and it was replaced twice under warranty and then it failed again. Our dealership service manager quoted us over $1,000 for this job. We are not happy with all the stuff that has had to be done on this vehicle. We have replaced two sets of tires (almost $1,000 each time) plus wheel alignment each time. We had all the recommended services and flushes done at the correct intervals. The tie rod ends and coil springs were changed along with a recall involving spraying an anti-corrosion treatment over the annual treatments we have done every year. And we also had to have the hanger bearing replaced. We have 119,000 km on it currently and it's always garaged inside. Our service manager told us to call Hyundai Canada's customer hotline and we did, but they never returned our call. What is your opinion?" L I did a little research on your Santa Fe's viscous coupler (but based on the price, maybe vicious is a more appropriate name) and yes, Hyundai seems to have experienced a higher than normal failure rate on this part and has since redesigned the component
for hopefully longer life. This critical component is what automatically engages the rear axle drive on the Santa Fes when the always-active front wheels start to slip. You can try reaching out again to Hyundai Canada to seek some afterwarranty assistance in the cost of the repairs, but in my honest opinion I doubt if it would do any good. If your dealership service manager thought they would help he or she would have contacted them on your behalf. This is due to the fact that the warranty that covered such power-train parts has long expired. This might not seem fair but vehicle warranties are only there to cover defects for a certain period of time and distance (no matter whether or not it was a common problem). In my experience, even small claims courts are unlikely to impose more coverage when customers sue their carmakers (but as I always add, I am not a legal expert). As to the tires, well, they are wearable materials and having to buy two sets on a vehicle with 119,000 km isn't really unusual. If you're looking for longer wear, Michelin tires are your best bet. You have the option of not replacing the coupler and driving the vehicle in front wheel drive mode only, but if you decide to go this route, I would get the coupler's wiring disconnected so it won't inadvertently and/
a new ride. I recently heard from a local VW diesel owner that had received an offer of settlement on their affected diesel sedan. On top of the very generous buy-back figure negotiated in the courts, they were offered VW's top-of-the-line sedan (the CC) at over BRIAN TURNER half its regular price. This particular client graciously declined. Seems at or harshly engage the rear wheels. least in our corner of the world, some Hyundai sold many of these vehicles consumers do put their environmenin front wheel drive only and most tally conscious dollars where their of their owners are satisfied with the traction and performance. Keep in mind, at the age of your Santa Fe, it is now in the more expensive part of its life and keeping it on For the second year, Vintage Iron the road going forward is only going & Traditions of Eastern Ontario will to cost more money. As with many present a collectible toy tractor sale at other consumer products, vehicles are the Ottawa Valley Farm Show, with the pretty much disposable items after a 90th edition set for March 14-16. certain lifespan (especially in our cliThis year's model will be the Allis mate). Chalmers D-14; last year, the miniaSome interesting news in the glob- ture was the 460 Farmall with 50 units al auto sales market came out recent- at $75 each selling out in under an ly. A carmaker has unseated Toyota's hour. Number one in the series sold for three-year reign as the best selling $4,000 at the auction in support of the nameplate around the world. That Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario manufacturer is Volkswagen and they which is sponsored annually by the Otsold more new vehicles last year than tawa Valley Seed Growers Association any other company. This was after which organizes the show. their emission cheating scandal came In 2017, 125 units will be up for to light in the latter part of 2015. grabs at $75 each; once again, number Sort of makes one wonder where car one will be entered in the CHEO aucbuyers put environmental issues on tion. Pre-orders are being accepted. their priority list when shopping for "We expect results similar to the first
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Farm show’s toy tractor sale back March 14-16 sale," said VITEO outgoing president Barry Dean who is also chair of the OVFS 90th anniversary committee. "This time, the boxes will include decals celebrating the farm show 90th and Canada's 150th." Dean was pleased to announce that a full-size D-14 will be on display at the show, compliments of Renfrew collector George Nesbitt whose father was president of the Seed Growers during the mid-1940s. "It's great to see Nesbitt participation in the show carry on through George," Dean observed. "Part of the appeal of the toy sale is to have the real thing on hand as well. We did that last year and we're able to do it again in 2017." Submitted by the Ottawa Valley Farm Show
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Students at Carleton Place's French Catholic elementary school, J-L-Couroux, dived into the world of creativity and the latest technologies when the University of Ottawa's Maker Mobile paid a visit Jan. 26. The Maker Mobile, an outreach program of the university's faculty of engineering in its second year, offers bilingual workshops on wheels, introducing students to 3D printers and scanners, laser cutters and Arduino microcontrollers. Graduates and current students bring the mobile, which is an extensive of the University of Ottawa's Makerspace, that's open to the public on Sundays. According to Maker Mobile's Alec Bernard, the initiative encourages creativity and problem-solving skills. "We go to schools and introduce technologies and show students how they can be incorporated into the (school's) curriculum...and how they can implement it into everyday," he said, adding that it's meant to complement what students are being taught in class. Bernard, along with fellow students Melissa Jimenez and Yacine Diagne, showed grade 6, 7 and 8 students at J-L-Couroux how to design a spin top on tablets and then use a 3D printer to make it a reality. "We will print them out and the students will get to take them home," Bernard explained. "(The top) helps them understand physics. It only works when it's in movement. When it's not in motion, it falls down."
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Mississippi Mills receives three grants Mississippi Mills council recently received confirmation that it will be receiving $208,010 through Intake 2 of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and a further $25,985 in funding through the Ontario Tire Stewardship's 2016 Community Renewal Fund grant program towards the Gemmill Park campus project. In addition, Mississippi Mills was also successful in Intake 1 of the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program and received $264,880 funding towards an expansion and renovation of the Pakenham Branch Library. Both the Gemmill Park campus and library expansion projects are to be completed by Dec. 31. "This funding will help the municipality complete much needed community infrastructure improvements for the Pakenham branch library and Gemmill Park campus proj-
ect that may not have occurred without the grants. It should also be noted that this is the first major investment in Gemmill Park in two decades," stated mayor Shaun McLaughlin. The Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program provided $88.8 million in funding over two years with $44.4 million available in each of Intakes 1 and 2. The program was directed towards projects that supported improvements to recreational facilities, community and cultural centres and other community infrastructure. In Intake 1 of the program, the municipality applied for 50 per cent funding of $529,760 towards an expansion and renovation of the Pakenham branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library including barrier free upgrades to the facility such as the installation of an elevator, barrier free washrooms, door openers, etc. In Intake 2, the municipality
applied for one-third funding or $208,010 towards the installation of a splash pad, skateboard park, barrier free washroom facility and barrier free trail to access the amenities within Gemmill Park. The Ontario Tire Stewardship's 2016 Community Renewal Fund grant program provides grants of up to $50,000 to help fund building projects that use products made by Ontario Recycled Product Manufacturers using Ontario recycled rubber. Mississippi Mills applied for 50 per cent funding of $51,970 or $25,985 to install rubber matting under its proposed new play structure area in the Gemmill Park campus project. "This funding will dramatically enhance recreational facilities within Gemmill Park for all residents of Mississippi Mills and greatly improve the functionality of the Pakenham branch library," said CAO Diane Smithson.
first through software. “It’s basic engineering,” he said. “I challenge them that the robot is a lunar module and is landing on the moon, but it has to avoid obstacles and favour areas where it can charge its solar panels.” The initiative doesn’t only open up students to the world or robotics, but also integrates reading, writing, critical thinking, communication, math and science, as well as geography and even climate change. “They are learning without knowing they’re learning and learning through failure,” Bell stated. “Everybody learns at their own rhythm and I’m there to troubleshoot and help out when things aren’t working.” “It’s fun and makes it exciting for me. I’ve been teaching
for a while and I want to have fun at what I do,” he added. He said the feedback from the students on the Maker Mobile visit was positive. “They enjoyed it. The 3D printer is pretty cool and not something they see every day,” he remarked. Long-term, Bell said he would like to see the robotics initiative develop into a fully fledged program within the school and believes it’s something that could set JL-Couroux apart from other schools. “Some schools have sports and art, but our vision is to make our school an innovation school,” he explained. “That’s where we want it to go. It’s been very organic, but we’re trying to do something different.”
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but this year has grown into a learning support tool, thanks to support from principal Emmanuelle Renaud. “My principal got really creative and I’ve got time this year where I did many initial robot workshops and did that with the entire junior sector in the school - grades 4,5 and 6,” he explained, noting the five-week, one-hour a day workshop. “...It gave them all a chance to have a taste of robotics.” “This is the first year I’ve taken it out of 7/8 to expose the robotics learning model through the entire school,” Bell continued. Recent projects include a focus on LEGO robots, who won’t move unless programmed
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The Carleton Place Public Library received the 2016 Angus Mowat Award of Excellence on Feb. 2, during the 2017 Public Library Awards Gala at the InterContinental Toronto Centre Ballroom. The award recognizes a commitment to excellence in the delivery of public library services. Carleton Place Public Library’s nomination resulted from its writer’s program – Carleton Place Writes. It is a series of ongoing workshops, writing challenges and seminars designed to empower and engage aspiring local writers. Above, manager of library services Meriah Caswell, left, and children’s librarian Heidi Sinnett.
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Canada may be celebrating its birthday, but it's Carleton Place receiving a gift. In an announcement on Jan. 31, the municipality will receive $75,000 by way of the Ontario150 Community Grant Program to allow for repairs and improvements to Riverside Park. The area boasts a beach, splash pad, play structure, washroom facilities, picnic tables and lots of trees to provide cool shade on a hot day. "Riverside Park is a hub for families, particularly during the summer months, and we want to ensure it is welcoming and accessible for all," recreation and culture manager Joanne Henderson said. In an interview with the Canadian Gazette on Feb. 1, community programmer Jessica Smith stated, "We are looking to add a few new attractions to the splash pad, and some of the current equipment in the splash pad must be repaired to ensure it is fully operational for the entire summer." "We are really excited about the paved pathway from the splash pad to the washrooms," she continued. "This pathway will ensure anyone with a stroller, walker of wheelchair can get there with ease." The washroom facilities at River-
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Upgrades are on the way to Carleton Place’s splash pad in Riverside Park after the town was successful with an Ontario150 community grant in the amount of $75,000. side Park are located at the beach level of the Carleton Place Canoe Club building, at 179 John St. "Part of the problem...if you are using a wheelchair, walker or stroller,
it is hard to get to the washrooms because you need to travel through the sand," Smith explained. It has been many years since any upgrades have been done to the
park's washroom facilities, which are only open during the summer months. "Repairs and upgrades to the washroom facilities will ensure they are fully accessible for all patrons," Smith said. "We are looking at new sinks and countertops, and we are upgrading the lighting and possibly the flooring." Renovations will begin in March to ensure they are completed by Canada Day, July 1. "We are planning for the biggest Canada Day in Riverside Park to date," Smith said. Some of the work will be tendered and parks and recreation staff can do portions. "With Riverside Park being as busy as it is...regattas, the (Fall 400) Dragon Boat Festival, Canada Day and individual parties and celebrations, we really do need fully accessible, renovated bathrooms," Smith stressed. "We are really excited to have this available this summer," she added. The Ontario150 Community Capital Program provides one-time funding in 2016/17 to support the repair, renovation or retrofit of existing community facilities - the public places and spaces where Ontarians come together to celebrate, create, play, explore, learn and support one another.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation administers the Ontario150 Community Capital Program. Both Smith and Henderson completed the grant application in August 2016. "We got our full ask -- $75,000," Smith said, and "we are really thankful for that." The town is responsible for matching the amount. Henderson noted, "These renovations would not have been possible without this grant support." "We have known for a little bit about our successful application, but we had to keep the funding our little secret for a couple of weeks," Smith said. "Trillium wanted to do its official announcement first." "Nice!" Coun. Sean Redmond said about the news. "Splish splash." Redmond and Smith are members of the Canada 150th organizing committee, a group of dedicated individuals, who have been meeting monthly since March 2016 to plan a year-long celebration of events and activities that will leave a lasting impact on the community. "On behalf of all members of council and our residents, I extend our thanks to the recreation and culture department, Joanne Henderson, Jessica Smith as well as other members of the staff," mayor Louis Antonakos said. "Congratulations."
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During the 2017 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference in Toronto, Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos, Coun. Doug Black and chief administrative officer Paul Knowles met Jan. 30 with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation to discuss a highway access management plan for the town’s Highway 7 corridor.
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Hundreds of municipal officials from across the province descended on Toronto from Jan. 29 to Jan. 31, attending the 2017 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference. Held at the Sheraton Cen-
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tre Hotel, Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos, Coun. Doug Black and chief administrative officer (CAO) Paul Knowles were present, and they met with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) on Jan. 30 to discuss a highway access management plan for the town's Highway 7 corridor. This was ROMA's first standalone convention in many years. Previously, the association held a joint annual conference with the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA). OGRA will hold its 2017 gathering in Toronto from Feb. 26 to March 1. During the regular council meeting on Jan. 31, Antonakos noted the trio met with a full complement of ministry staff, including the parliamentary assistant to Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca. "Paul put forth a very well thought out request and offer to work with the ministry to resolve some of the issues that exist along the corridor coming through town, particularly at Highways 7 and 15," the mayor said. "Yes, we discussed our concerns about the traffic on Highway 7 between McNeely Avenue and Highway 15, largely the Highway 15 intersection," Knowles stated. "We need to figure out what is the long-term solution there as traffic continues to increase and properties try to redevelop." According to the CAO, if the ministry does not initiate a plan, "you will be do-
ing piecemeal things with an individual application, sorting things out for one little property ... then the next one comes along." "It is just not the right way to approach it," he added. "Plus, it is very onerous on the property owner, trying to figure out a solution for the MTO that actually has a problem." The town was very pleased the ministry acknowledged this was indeed its problem. "They basically said their staff would be contacting us right away (to get the ball rolling)," Knowles advised. "This will be, relatively, a long-term study with lots of involvement with the owners out there." In addition to traffic flows and safe access to the commercial businesses in the subject area, Black noted, "the importance of walkability within the highway commercial area offers an unique challenge to the ministry." "We will be growing thousands of new homes surrounding this growing retail and commercial area," he continued, and "we need to accommodate safe and easy connectivity for the residents." When Black raised the issue with the ministry, it "appeared very receptive to work in conjunction with our staff to address these pending walkability concerns." The councillor believes it is an opportunity for Carleton Place to undertake an innovative plan "to further contribute to the quality of life we enjoy here in town."
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Residents have voices heard at Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail open house BY TARA GESNER
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A couple hundred Carleton Place residents gathered in the Bob Rintoul Hall of the Neelin Street Community Centre on Feb. 2 to voice their opinions and ask questions about Lanark County's portion of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (OVRT). This was the third open house hosted by the county, following the first in Montague on Jan. 19 and second in Beckwith on Jan. 26. The remaining open house takes place in Almonte at the Old Town Hall on Feb. 16, running from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. "Welcome," Lanark County Coun. (Drummond-North Elmsley Reeve) and former warden, Gail Code said. "It is great to see so many people in attendance." She was joined by Lanark County chief administrative officer Kurt Greaves, public works business manager Janet Tysick, facilities co-ordinator Jonathan Allen and public works manager Sean Derouin. After signing an agreement in May 2016 with Canadian Pacific Railway, Lanark County is now the part owner of a section of the abandoned rail corridor from Smiths Falls to Arnprior, which opens up the door for many more recreational opportunities. "It is 61 kilometres that we are involved in," Code stated.
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Carleton Place chief administrative officer Paul Knowles speaks to residents gathered at the Neelin Street Community Centre on Feb. 2 to hear about plans for the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail and to ask questions. Right: Lanark County chief administrative officer Kurt Greaves. She added, "Renfrew County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron are working with us to make sure all 296 kilometres from Montague to Mattawa is established as one continuous trail." Information gathered by way of the four open houses will be used to decide how the OVRT is developed. Too, a management plan will be created. "From day one...it is a multi-use
trail," Code stressed, and "there will be rules and regulations." Lanark County is not new to the trail business. Ten years ago the county purchased a portion of the Havelock-Glen Tay Trail. "I appreciate everyone coming out, which is excellent," Greaves said on Thursday. Giving a bit of history, he noted, "In 2009 Canadian Pacific Railway
announced its intention to sell off a 296-kilometre stretch of rail line. As a result, we spent over a year lobbying the provincial and federal governments to try and save the rail line. We did not want to see the trains go." "That is probably the number one objective of maintaining the corridor...there is an opportunity in the future to have rail back here," he added. Lanark County has been in negoti-
ations with Canadian Pacific Railway for five years. "Nothing happens quickly when you are dealing with a big company and municipalities," Greaves said with a smile. "However, we are 90 per cent of the way there." Along with current Lanark County warden Bill Dobson, last week the chief administrative office signed documents to acquire 50 of the 67 OVRT properties located in Lanark County. "We still need to do surveys on some of the parcels we do not have clear title to," Greaves said, and "we have to receive our public and partner input." "Then we will develop a management plan, which will be a living document that we can update as we go along, as we learn," he continued. In its 2017 budget, county council allotted $500,000 to fix bridges along the trail; however, nothing has been tendered yet. There are six bridges altogether within the county's portion: two each in Carleton Place, Almonte and Pakenham. "Developing the whole trail is estimated to cost $1.7 million...fixing the bridges and doing all the stone dust and gravel," Greaves said. "We are estimating $20,000 per kilometre." Lanark County paid approximately $100,000 for its portion of the trail. See OVRT page A/CP7
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Too, it gave Canadian Pacific Railway a tax receipt for $14.9 million, which is what the segment was appraised at. “It cost us another $100,000 in expenses: legal fees, survey costs and an environmental assessment from McIntosh Perry,” Greaves said. Concerns With a width of 90-feet in most areas, there are many recreational opportunities for the Carleton Place section of the OVRT: ATVs and snowmobiles as well as hiking, cycling, dog walking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, skateboarding, rollerblading, etc. “I think this is a really great initiative, although I have some concerns,” Kory Earle said. Earle is the president of Carleton Place’s accessibility advisory committee as well as the leader of People First of Canada. “You say the trail is for all users, but how safe will it be for a nine-year-old in a wheelchair, 75-year-old with a walker or someone with an intellectual disability - especially with ATVs whizzing by?” he asked. Earle strongly encouraged the county to consult with ac-
cessibility committees, People First of Lanark County and other organizations that could play a valuable role. One audience member with property backing onto the OVRT was concerned with snowmobiles and ATVs. “What type of policing will there be to ensure those people crawl through the area?” he asked. “This is a town,” another attendee stated. “It is going to be an issue for several kilometres.” “How can we keep the speed down so children and adults can sleep at night?” he added. Greaves stressed there would be rules regarding speed limits. “We want to work with snowmobile clubs...find out best practices,” Code added. “We want the same rules through all jurisdictions,” Greaves said. “We are just starting this process, and the trail will not even be open to the public for at least another year.” “From a county perspective, we are trying to get as many users as possible, and we would like to see everyone work together,” he continued. “If we are spending nearly $2 million, we want all taxpayers to enjoy this.”
Another concern came from a farmer with fields on both sides of the OVRT. He wondered about travelling between the two segments. One woman who rides horses on trails noted, “My horses can hear oncoming motorized vehicles, but they can not hear the hikers and bikers who creep up behind them.” “With the corridor being 90feet wide in some places, we can have multiple tracks,” Greaves said. Carleton Place chief administrative officer Paul Knowles said, “We need to look at how to mitigate conflicts between users...how do we try to accommodate everyone.” With a portion of the OVRT chugging right through the centre of Carleton Place, Knowles noted, “We thought we would be proactive and give some thought on how we might lay things out.” Ideas included the following: signage pavilion with tables, benches and drinking water station; ice rink; skateboard park; BMX bike area; play structure; community icon; and walking and biking trails. “Sudbury has the Big Nickel and Perth has the Mammoth Cheese,” Knowles said. “Car-
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Throughout my career as a chiropractor I have always asked the 'why' questions. I think I asked a question similar to the one you are asking today. Three studies come to mind. Consumers Reports studied people with back pain. They found roughly 80% of adults have experienced back pain at some point where 14,000 sufferers were surveyed. None of these individuals had undergone back surgery of any type. By the end of the study, Chiropractic adjustments were rated as the #1 treatment option for relief. The second study looked at neck pain in 272 patients using three different methods: 1. Medication 2. Exercise 3. Regular Chiropractic Adjustments
and Almonte is the perfect length for a cycle path. Residents were invited to send any questions or comments to ovrt@lanarkcounty. ca.
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Why does chiropractic care help with relieving back pain for a longer time then simply taking medication? Thank you for your question. I really like that you are asking 'why'.
meets the Mississippi River, with historical plaques highlighting the significance of the area. Too, Knowles noted the stretch between Carleton Place
adjustments were twice as likely to be pain free as those who were treated with medication according to the Annuls of Internal Medicine. To answer your question, I believe people see back pain relief because many spinal problems are actually correctable with chiropractic care. A third study demonstrates this point. Using an MRI scan in the last study I am referencing revealed that 'following a chiropractic adjustment, the imaging showed an increase in spinal gapping. This breaks up the adhesions, allows the joints to move freely, and lead to a reduction in pain.' In a nutshell, the reason why chiropractic care helps people relieve back pain long-term is because it works with your body's internal ability to heal itself.
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Walking with my Lexi It was a year ago this week, Sweet Baby and I made a trip to Orillia to pick up Lexi, our nine-week old German shepherd pup. I needed a dog, wanted a dog. It was a health thing. My doctor said so. "Having a dog will get you out walking more," she reasoned. She even gave me a prescription for "one medium-sized dog." I was motivated. Come hell or high water, or a blizzard, we were about to be puppy parents. It was snowing and blowing by the time we hit Highway 7 in Perth. We knew it was going to be a wild ride, but once we got to Peterborough, the sun was shining and it turned out to be a beauty of a day. We didn't know what to expect when we pulled into the driveway. There was a nice house with fenced-in front yard and what appeared to be Lexi's parents - long-haired dad, and standard mom running around outside. Then we saw her, this little mite of a thing, and I called out to her. Her humans had been calling her Lexi since I had contacted them about adopting her about two weeks prior to picking her up. Miss Lexi, ears at attention, folded into each other, turned and ambled toward me, her little bum shaking with the wag of her tail. The ears were flopping. Big smile on her face - honestly, she was smiling! It was love at first sight. I scooped her up and buried my nose in her fur and the tears started flowing. She yelped with happiness and gave me lots of kisses. Her puppy breath and razor sharp teeth are still fond memories. The trip home was great. She sat on my lap because I didn't have the heart to put her in the kennel in the back seat. But she didn't stay there long, as she wanted to investigate what was going on behind me. We made a couple pit stops, but she didn't have to do her business, so I tucked her safely in the kennel in the back, forever peering over my shoulder to see what she was doing. She was just sitting there, looking around. She didn't get carsick, and she held it the entire way home. For the first few nights, she slept between us in our bed, but soon found that her kennel was her preferred spot for a good night's sleep.
LAURIE WEIR Weir View And she didn't cry during the night. I kept listening for her to let me know she didn't want to be alone. But she was cool. Miss Independent. She's grown into a little ripper, with lots of love and boundless energy. She has learned the sit-stay hand command - but not before the "performance ritual." She throws herself at the door, knocks her leash off the wall, and snakes herself between my legs while I'm trying to put on my shoes. She then waltzes through the rest of the boots that have accumulated at the door and sends them scattering like bowling pins. After all that, she manages to plunk her butt at the door, still grinning at me. "Let's go, Mom!" She keeps me motivated in my walking routine, albeit the weather's been wonky so we have not had many walks, just runs in the backyard and at my mom's place. She is just what the doctor ordered. When I told her I got a dog, she squealed with delight and insisted on seeing photos. Of course, I had a "few" on my phone. Doc admired her and gave me good news about my latest blood work - all was normal. Could that have been the work of my wonder canine? I like to think so ... and it probably didn't hurt that I'd been a little more strident with the junk food elimination game. I couldn't imagine our lives without Lexi. She's been on many adventurers with us - vacations to the cottage, hikes through the woods, swims in the lake and mud puddles, puppy school (apparently, I didn't learn a thing), and she loves her vet, car rides (I think she likes the truck better), and pig ears. She yodels with excitement when we pull in the driveway at Grandma Weir's place. It's a bonus when cousin Cooper is visiting. The past year has been a wild ride as Lexi's parents, but we wouldn't change a thing ... well, maybe that puppy school thing. Extended hours and after-school suspensions (for her parents) might be in order.
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Questionable compromise for park, says reader DEAR EDITOR:
It seems many moons ago that I declared publicly that in the past I had been politically apathetic but that the sleeping giant had been awakened with the proposed sale of Don Maynard Park. Like myself, many found the proposal raised their hackles and the march down the field was on to show the colors of ‘orange and black’ and head for the touchdown in an attempt to change the minds of our elected officials. Once again the issue has risen to the surface with the notification of a public meeting to be held Feb. 13 at Almonte Old Town Hall at 7 p.m. The intent of the meeting is to explore the options for converting Don Maynard Park to five to six housing lots and reconfiguring the footprint of the park. In reality this translates into the new footprint being placed over the current Block 42 site. I have always found it
disturbing to realize that despite the use of a very civilized process for objection to the sale, we have arrived at this point of having to choose an option for conversion of the park to housing when in fact more than 1,300 citizens signed a petition of objection to this happening. Along with the signed petition, an estimated 347 people stood in solidarity at a council meeting against the sale and several stood at the podium at that meeting and verbalized the many reasons for their objection. Newspaper articles, media interviews, private discussions with councillors – many have felt that it all fell on deaf ears. The councillors have proposed a compromise by addressing both the sale of the lots for the purpose of funding the upgrades of Gemmill Park in celebration of the 150th birthday of Canada as well as reconfiguring the Don Maynard Park foot-
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print onto the Block 42 site. All needs should be seen as met and the issue should be considered resolved with all parties getting a little something for their efforts. However, the sleeping giant continues to have trouble submitting to this reasoning for the many reasons that have been stated many times. The park is a ‘place’, a place given a specific name of a citizen whom the municipality chose to honour. How quickly and easily we fluff off our heritage? The park isn’t a newbie, it is a mature park with mature trees and foliage that not likely can be relocated. How quickly and easily we take nature for granted and all that it contributes to our wellbeing. There are those who know statistics and the distribution of parkland across the town of Almonte and the appearance of inequity. There are parents with children and concerns of in-
creased traffic flow. There are those who maintain a negative impact on the bordering housing prices. There are those who simply do not want their council to ever consider selling off designated parklands. Nothing has changed since the first outcry of objection to the sale and yet we find ourselves now having to choose one of the configurations of how to place five to six houses on Don Maynard Park. With a reconfiguration of the Don Maynard Park footprint onto Block 42 I have to ask the questions that concern this household – will monies be spent to deal with the topography of the site? The bottom end is often saturated with water in the spring or heavy rains that flow down from the higher lands of the school property. Will it be made user friendly over the rolling terrain? Will trees be See LETTER page A/P9
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Carleton Place Feb. 10 with dinner, dance The Carleton Place Celebrates Canada's 150th committee and the Carleton Place & District Civitan Club invite you to join them for an evening of great food and dancing at the Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance on Friday, Feb. 10 at the Carleton Place Arena. The evening begins with cocktail hour from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided by Leatherworks Catering at 6:30 p.m., and promises to be an assortment of delicious dishes to satisfy every appetite. Fan-favourite band Starfire takes the stage at 8 p.m. and will have you dancing through to the end. Tickets are $35 a person, which includes the dinner and dance. Tickets can be purchased at the Carambeck Community Centre,
Carleton Place Arena, and Temptations on Bridge Street. All funds raised will be donated to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation - an important organization that continues to provide care and services to dozens of Carleton Place families each year. "The Carleton Place Celebrates Canada's 150th committee and the Carleton Place & District Civitan Club are very pleased to be presenting this event," says community programmer Jessica Smith. "The Civitan Club works tirelessly each year to raise funds for worthwhile groups and organizations in our area, and we are thrilled to be hosting a fun event to assist in raising additional funds." Submitted by the Town of Carleton Place
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planted with the same attention to landscaping that the current park received? But most important of all, will there be a distinct break between the park and the school property so that we never have any issues arise between park users and the children? Here I’m referring to being proactive and the prevention of the potential for improper interaction with the human or canine species. Neighborhood walkers aren’t going to want to put themselves in the position of any interpretation by children or others of im-
proper behaviours. We owe it to the children and users of the park to protect everyone. Currently the park and the children are separated by foliage, trees, some fencing and Block 42 green space and our current park fronts a streetscape. Monies with be required to make the new footprint for Don Maynard Park worthy of the honour originally intended by its designation. Maybe the option proposed by the citizens of not selling the park was, in fact, the best one offered? Karen Hirst Almonte
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Jamie McMunn sang lyrics that he co-wrote with his late brother Jeff, during the 26th annual Ron McMunn Country Music Heart Jam in Carleton Place on Sunday, Feb. 5.
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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 Regular Service Times: St. James, Franktown 9:00 a.m. Sunday’s Kool at Centennial Hall 9:00 a.m. St. John’s, Innisville 10:45 a.m St. John’s has 1/2 hour of Fellowship before their service.
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 12, 2017 Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany ONE SERVICE ONLY 9 a.m. Choral Eucharist 9 a.m. Sunday School Annual Vestry to follow in Parish Hall Thursday, February 16 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rector The Rev’d. Brian Kauk Organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Patricia Grainger Fully accessible
The short life of Carleton Place’s Pte. William John Griffith BY ROB PROBERT
Following is a brief story about the fifth Carleton Place soldier to die at war in 1916. The war was well engaged in a combination of bed weather heavy casualties and many heroic actions. Carleton Place had, to this point, lost five young men in 1914 and by the end of 1916 another 6 families were grieving their loss. Carleton Place was not immune to the war, all of Canada suffered. W.J. Griffith was born in Beckwith Township on June 18, 1892, the son of John and Mary Anne Griffith. William worked as a teamster in Norwood (Winnipeg), Manitoba. He joined the 61st Battalion on June 15, 1915. At 5 ft. 9 inches he weighed all of 145 pounds. He had previous military training with the 106th
Regiment of the Canadian Militia. The 61st Battalion sailed for England on Sept.11.1915 from Montreal aboard the S.S. Metagama. While waiting several months for a posting to a fighting unit in France, William was punished with a two-day confinement for being in bed after reveille and not complying with an order to get out of bed. On Dec. 13 he was posted to the 8th Battalion and on his way to France. Known as "The Black Devils," (a name bestowed by the enemy) this group had fought in France and Flanders. On Christmas Eve, 1915, William left the holding unit and entered the field of battle Dec. 27. They faced the German 117 Division which was occupying Messines. Fortunately there was little combat but the weather, influenza, paratyphoid
and trench foot were all taking a toll. Early in 1916 the Canadian troops were busy with sniping, raiding and surprise artillery attacks. It was in March of 1916 at St. Eloi that things took a dramatic turn. The mammoth campaign of underground mining and the subsequent, and devastating, explosions were followed by several weeks of fighting. Generally, when done, the Canadian effort was considered unsuccessful. Astonishingly, through all of this, it was in April of 1916 that the Canadian troops received their first steel helmets. The summer was relatively calm but William managed to get himself confined, once again, for five days punishment for "Not complying with an order - i.e. smoking while on parade." October was not quiet. Re-
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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital improvements underway Construction fences and the occasional crane will be seen at Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) over the next few weeks as several construction projects get underway. They include a new roof with increased energy efficiency, a new boiler and various plant upgrades. In all, just over $1 million in reno-
vations are underway, thanks to special funding from the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. “We are pleased that the Ministry recognizes the need to continually improve CPDMH’s infrastructure,” notes Randy Shaw, integrated vice president, Corporate Support Services. “We want to ensure a safe and healthy environment for
Carleton Place wants share of greenhouse gas reducing monies BY TARA GESNER
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"Show me the money!" Like the well-known phrase uttered by characters in the 1996 film Jerry Maguire, Carleton Place is asking the province to reserve a proportionate share of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Account (GGRA) monies for allocation to rural communities. The request follows a motion approved by the policy review committee on Jan. 31. By way of higher prices for gasoline, diesel, natural gas, etc., Ontarians began paying for the Liberal government's new cap-and-trade program that came into effect on Jan. 1. Chief administrative officer Paul Knowles noted the government "is going to be collecting very significant revenues," with the goal to reduce greenhouse gases as part of the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan. These funds will go into the GGRA. Because the transportation sector is a major producer of greenhouse gas, and changes to the sector are vital to attain desired mitigation goals, "the most significant share of (GGRA) money is going into transportation - particularly in Toronto," Knowles said. "This is not particularly helpful to people in our community to reduce our greenhouse gases." He noted one benefactor, a pretty big organization, is Metrolinx, a Government of Ontario agency created to improve the co-ordination and integration of all modes of transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Kingston, for example, will contribute $20 million to the GGRA this year, according to the chief adminis-
trative officer. "This is additional money the community of Kingston must pay to the province," mayor Louis Antonakos stressed. "These tax dollars are being charged right now - to everyone," he continued, and "they are going to Toronto." By comparison...Carleton Place's population to that of Kingston, the town will contribute in the region of $1.8 to the GGRA. "If you are going to collect money from our community, the money should come back to our community so we can best figure out how we can reduce our greenhouse gases," Knowles said. "It would be best for rural municipalities to come up with and implement programs to address this issue... initiatives that make the most sense locally," he added. "Do not keep it all for use in Toronto." Examples of initiatives that could work in a more rural area: ride sharing programs; constructing park and ride facilities; constructing cycle facilities; encouraging electric cars; and reconstructing bridges and drainage systems to adapt to climate change. Resident Mark Smith noted, "One million dollars is basically $10,000 a working day for Carleton Place. We could get transit to Ottawa more than twice a day on a regular basis." Furthermore, the policy review committee's recommendation will be sent to groups in the province that have a stake in mitigating and adapting to climate change, such as the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), which promotes, supports and enhances strong and effective rural governments.
patients, visitors, volunteers and staff.” Funds are provided through the ministry’s one-time Health Infrastructure Renewal Fund which supports hospital facility renewal plans. Construction will take six to eight weeks and there will be minimal disruption for patients and visitors.
“This work is above and beyond our new emergency department project,” adds Shaw. “Planning for the new emergency department is underway. The Ministry of Health has a five-stage planning and approval process for capital projects and we are currently at stage 2. We expect to begin construction within 36 months.”
For details on any parking or entrance changes over the next eight weeks, please visit the CPDMH website at www.cpdmh.ca. The website also includes the latest information on the new emergency department at www.cpdmh. ca/redevelopment. Submitted by the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
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Historical society annual Heritage Dinner a fun, classy evening BY TARA GESNER
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Looking for a one of a kind experience in a one of a kind place? The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society hosts its 5th annual Heritage Dinner on Thursday, March 9, taking place upstairs in the majestic town hall auditorium. There is capacity for 120 people, with 40 tickets already sold. "I am pretty happy with that," Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum manager Jennifer Irwin told the Canadian Gazette in a recent interview. The dinner, a feel-good communal event, has never been held at the town hall. Previous locations include Brunton Community Hall in Beckwith and the former Ballygiblin's Restaurant & Pub in Carleton Place. A key reason the society decided to hold the 2017 dinner at the town hall is because it is the building's 120th anniversary. Too, "because this year is Canada's 150th birthday, we wanted to go bigger," Irwin said, and "this is the place to go in town if you are holding a heritage event." Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with cocktails served between 6 and 7 p.m. Dinner, provided by Leatherworks Catering, follows. Beginning at 8 p.m., the evening's guest speaker is Julian Smith, a former resident of Appleton. A scholar, educator, architect and former soccer coach, Smith will discuss his work involving the restoration of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Now living in Niagara-on-theLake, Smith was recently appointed by the Governor General to the Order of Canada. "He was appointed after we engaged him about the dinner," Irwin stated. She reached out to Smith by email in early December. "Because we were going bigger and better, we wanted to get someone who
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The Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society hosts its 5th annual Heritage Dinner on Thursday, March 9, taking place upstairs in the majestic town hall auditorium. Guest speaker Julian Smith will discuss his work involving the restoration of the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in France. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. would attract a good crowd...someone who would do the anniversaries justice," the museum manager added. "He was happy to do it - right away." Not only does Smith have a local connection, he is known quite well in Ottawa. "He worked on Lansdowne's Aberdeen Pavilion and Horticultural Building, and he basically saved the Byward Market from demolition," Irwin said. Other work involves the landscapes of Parliament Hill and Rideau Hall, the Central Experimental Farm and Queen's Park in Toronto. Of course, "he is known globally for his work at Vimy," she added. Smith even worked on a 1986 study for the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum building, located at 267 Edmund St. "They were looking at renovating
it," Irwin noted. Although Smith's talk will focus mostly on the Canadian National Vimy Memorial, he is expected to touch on his work locally. Too, he will take questions. "He is a good speaker," Irwin said. "I met him at various events through Heritage Ottawa." While living in Ottawa, Irwin was on the board of Heritage Ottawa. Tickets to the dinner are $50 per person, and they are available at the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum (Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce, 175 Bridge St. Proceeds go towards the ongoing operation of the museum. "We want people to support the historical society, obviously," Irwin said, and "if you have never been to a din-
ner at town hall, it is a lovely setting... you get a real sense of the town's history." The night of the dinner there will be a silent auction, a good mix of products and services, and a trio of local musicians: Seth Allison, Christian Van Campen and Joel Hall. "Seth and Christian played at our Christmas open house," Irwin said. "Seth played the cello and Christian played the acoustic guitar...it was lovely." What is more, the museum is working on complimenting Smith's theme with displays of Carleton Place men who died during the Battle of Vimy Ridge: Lt. Rev. John Hatchell Halliday Christie, age 25, April 10, 1917; Pte. Joseph Edward Hockenhull, age 23, April 9, 1917; Pte. Eugene Arthur McDiarmid, age 19, January 20, 1919 (from lasting effects of poison gas); Pte. Harold William McDiarmid, age 20, April 14, 1917; Pte. Percival Moore, age 16, April 9, 1917; and Pte. Daniel O'Donovan, age 33, April 9, 1917. About Julian Smith Smith is originally from Montreal but spent time in India and the US during his childhood years. He began his professional career in the US, working in the field of contemporary architecture with Donlyn Lyndon and Peter Eisenman. Smith would return to India for several years, researching the urban forms of South India, and he became interested in cultural landscapes as a way of understanding human habitat. On returning to Canada, Smith worked for Parks Canada, eventually becoming chief architect for the National Historic Sites program. There, he helped design and implement the Federal Heritage Buildings initiative. With partner Larry Gaines, he established his own architecture and planning practice in 1987. Alongside colleagues, Smith has worked on culturally significant sites in Canada, US, Europe and Asia. With an interest in education, Smith created the master's program in heritage conservation at Carleton
University, a program he directed for 15 plus years. More recently he became involved in developing the Willowbank School of Restoration Arts and its Centre for Cultural Landscape, both in the Niagara-on-the-Lake area. He is a past president of ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) Canada, and he served as president of the AlmonteRamsay LACAC (Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee). Smith served on the board of Heritage Ottawa as well as the design and planning advisory committees for Queen's University and the National Capital Commission. Accolades are plentiful: Gabrielle Léger Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Heritage Conservation (National Trust for Canada); Eric Arthur Lifetime Achievement Award (Architectural Conservancy of Ontario); Canadian Society of Landscape Architects honourary membership; Noreen Young Cultural Achievement Award (Lanark County); and Charlotte Whitton Arts and Culture Award (Ottawa). For more information about the Heritage Dinner or if you would like to donate to the event's silent auction, contact Irwin at 613-253-7013 or cpbheritagemuseum@bellnet.ca. Museum happenings The Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum's current exhibit is Time Worn: A Clothing Exhibit, running until May 6. Clothing from the museum's collection is showcased, and they are not pristine items. A stain, a carefully mended hole or a well worn quilt made from men's suites will remind you that real people lived in and used the clothing. The museum is in the process of collecting 150 Carleton Place memories to celebrate the anniversary of Confederation. See www.cpbheritagemuseum.com for details. The second annual Junk and Disorderly Sale takes place the weekend of March 25-26 at the museum, running See HERITAGE page A/CP13
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I would like to thank the following, who made out 1 st euchre party a success. There were 91 players. Marion Timmins for organizing and hosting the event. All who attended and played euchre. To the ladies who provided food and ingredients for the punch. To the ladies who helped set up, served the food and cleaned up afterwards. All the people who donated our door prizes and also our prizes for our card game. All those who donated delicious baked goods for our auction. Many thanks to our auctioneer John O’Neil. A great time was enjoyed by all.
The public is welcome to attend MVCA’s 49th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 15, 2016 at the Mississippi Valley Conservation Centre at 1pm 10970 Highway 7 Carleton Place, Ontario For information call 613-253-0006 or visit www.mvc.on.ca
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Regional Round-Up Almonte Legion Branch 240, Saturday, February 18, 8-11am. Breakfast of Champions. All welcome. Annual Junior Civitan Spaghetti Supper, Thurs. Feb 23, 5-7 pm at the Almonte Civitan Hall. Take a break from cooking while supporting community projects! Euchre- 4 hand, February 16, 7:30 p.m. Sponsor: The Town & Country Tenants Assoc., 375 Country St., light lunch. Contact Norma at 613256-4179. Hub Hospice Palliative Care, Introduces Good Grief, Led by: Barbara Carroll, PHD, 3rd Monday each month, Feb 20, 10:30-noon, Parish House, 70 Clyde St. 613-883-6646 barbaracarroll@rogers.com Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, February 16 at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Transportation provided. Entertainment: “The Wielers”. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music and Memories Lunch program, Tuesday, February 21. Transportation provided. Entertainment provided. Information: Home Support 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Shopping and lunch out, Thursday, February 23. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus 613-2564700. Pakenham & Carleton Place seniors welcome. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Winterlude and Lunch out, Wednesday, February 15. Call Home Support 613-256-4700 to reserve. Pakenham & Carleton Place Seniors welcome. 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 Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Family Math, Naismith School, Feb 21, 28 & Mar 7. 6:30pm-8pm. 613-283-0095.
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day, 1-3 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613-2572779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100). Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. 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, Tuesdays, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613283-0095. 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. Parents and Children’s Group every Monday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613257-2779 ext 3107 (or ext 3100). 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 Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Thirsty Moose, Mill St. (Carleton Place). Info: Louise 613-253-2602. 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
KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, February 15, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd 43. Kemptville Cancer support meetings 3rd Monday of Month. St. John’s United Church. Kemptville. Speaker February 20. Debbie Girard of Good Morning mattresses, pillows, etc. Call Ellen 613-258-7778 Kemptville Horticultural Society Meeting, Wed. Feb 15, 7:30 pm. Kemptville Pentecostal Church, 1964 County Road #43. Guest speakers: Colleen O’Connell & David Cybulski from Maitland Garden of Hope: Butterflies in our Gardens.
LANARK 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. Community Home Support- Carleton PlaceLadies 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- Footcare Clinics on Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-253-0733. Euchre, every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 613253-6375. Every Monday night. 7 PM euchre. Carleton Place Legion Branch. 192 George Street. Prices and lunch. Elevator available. All welcome. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thurs-
Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes. 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. 9:30-11:30am. 613-283-0095. Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Saturday, February 11 from 4:30-7:00 at the Lanark Civitan. For tickets and more information, please call 613259-2036.
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Info: 267-6400. 613-489-1684 Community Home Support Lanark County 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Saturday, 1 Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tues- p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Roseday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: dale Rd S. (613)283-8482. 613-267-6400 Alzheimer Society- Portland Caregiver SupFamily Day Book Sale, Saturday, February 18, port Group - for those who are caregivers of some10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Perth Library Lobby, sale by dona- one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. tion. Info: Martina 613-267-4494 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Country Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thurs- Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. days, 10-12 p.m. St. James Church (Beckwith St. en- at Hwy. 15. trance), Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100). Celebration of 150 years Canada, Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road, advance tickets Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion, Branch only, “Italian Night”, March 4, Dinner/Entertain244, 26 Beckwith Street East,, Tay River Lounge, Saturday February 11, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone is ment OR Entertainment only, Guests: Rideau Mellowdears singing GERSHWIN and Bethel Choir. welcome to this event. Jewel’s Gently Used Clothing Store, 48 Wil- 613-267- 6872 carol.husband@sympatico.ca Cribbage every Wed. 10am everyone welson St. W. Friday, February 10. Baking for Bowling Sale!!! In support of Tim Horton’s Bowl for Kids Sake come Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport 2017. All day until it’s gone. Diabetes and You Support and Education Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic at the Factory entrance A in Perth. Takes place the 3rd Wed. of the Drop-In. 3rd Thursday of month. OTN Beginner’s Exercise Demo, Angela Moore, RPN. Thursday Febmonth 11 - 2 pm. 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Montague, Centennial Hall, Our Forebears Wore in the 19th Century”, 7:30 pm, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Pakenham Garden Club meeting Wed. Feb Royal Canadian Legion, 26 Beckwith St. Info: 26415, 7:30 pm. St. Andrews Church hall, 2585 County 8362 www.perthhs.org Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Rd 29. Topic: Tropical Houseplants. Speaker Jamie Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. February Roy. Jamie also worked as designer at Rideau Hall and Tivoli florists. Everyone welcome. Info Sherryl 10. Info: 613-259-2569 or 613-283-8703. RTA Central Club, Saturday, February 11, 613-624-5307. Rideau Lakes Public Library presents SpotRideau Trail Narrows Lock to Miners Point Road. Level 2, moderate pace, 10 km. Enjoy a snowshoe, light Series. E-Published author Cindy Crank is your depending on conditions, icers may be required. guide to writing and publishing an E-Book. ThursCar shuttle. Depart 9:30a.m. Conlon Farm. Leader: day, February 16. 10:00 a.m. to noon. Main Branch, 26 Halladay Street in Elgin. 613-359-5315 vstevenDavid Allcock, 613-760-3562 RTA Central Club, Sunday, February 19, Rail son@rideaulakeslibrary.ca or Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always Trail Brooke Valley. Level 1, moderate pace, 6-8km. Enjoy cross country ski out and back along the rail welcome new voices. Wednesday, February 15, trail. Depart 9:30 a.m. Conlon Farm. Leader: Gill l:30-3:30 p.m., and each Wednesday, at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition NecesHyland, 613-267-5756. Seed Share/Giveaway. Bring food-growing sary. Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the seeds to share or pick up seeds! Open to public; At Guthrie House, 10 Perth St, Tuesday, February month (February 14). Leaving Portland Community 14,10 a.m.-3 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m.). E-mail Susan at Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast Febgroweggs@yahoo.ca
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ruary 18, 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. Step by Step paint night, Wednesday, February 22. doors open 6:30, painting starts 7pm, Baldachin, 111 St Lawrence Street, Merrickville. Advance tickets Michelle Traher 613-762-5449 or mps.council@yahoo.ca Valentine Dance & Auction, Clayton Community Hall, Saturday Feb. 11, doors open 7pm, Sponsored by st George’s Anglican Church. Info: ray 613256-9010 www.stgeorgechurchclayton.webs.com
SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, February 15, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, February 15, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116. Duplicate Bridge, Monday evenings at 7 p.m. and Tuesday afternoons at 12:45 p.m., at the Smiths Falls Legion. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- February 14, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960. Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106 (or ext 3100). 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. 613283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Feb 8, 15, 22, Trinity United Church, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Parents and Children’s Group, every Thursday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the First Baptist Church (73 Beckwith St N) Info: 613-283-9307 (or 613-2572779 ext 3100). Station Theatre Movie Nights. Action-packed Deepwater Horizon starring Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell & John Malkovich. Feb. 17 & 18. Tickets cash only at door. 7 pm. 14A. smithsfallstheatre.com. 14A. 613-205-0817 Valentine Fundraiser Dance, The Daherty Brothers Band. Saturday February 18, 7-11pm, Hanley Hall, 30 McGill St. N. licensed, light luncheon. Pat: 613-283-7166 Mary: 613-283-0220 or 613-2830220 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, 613-283-6987 or 613-2837527. Workshop Loneliness: Our Need for Connectedness: Saturday February 11, 9:30-4pm, 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A3. 613-523-5143 www. serenityrenewal.ca
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The mysterious apparition of the strange shrouded figures A few years back I was asked to perform at the Black Water Inn located near Fort Coulonge, Quebec. It is situated along the shores of the Black River which was an instrumental waterway in the days of the Ottawa Valley lumber drives. Back deep in the woods, there is only a winding road that takes you into this wild moose country and terrain which is used mostly by sportsman these days, for it was a group of hunters that I had come there to entertain. On the way in my driver told me several stories about the area and of some of the happenings which have occurred there over the years. Things like the time when a butter wagon driver spilled his entire load into a bay located at the foot of what is now known as Butternut Hill. But the best one is of the appearance of a shrouded figure high on a hill that some claim is an apparition of the Virgin Mary. It is said that this apparition just appeared on the spot about 100 years ago and the site has been regarded as a sacred ever since. Over the years many have made the long trek in to seek healing, prayer and
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The family of the Late Scott Mitchell would like to thank all for their words of sympathy and cards sent. Also a special thank you to Reg Gamble, ICU nurses at the Queensway Carleton & Ottawa General Hospital and the Ladies Auxiliary for the luncheon. Thanks to all who were friends of Scott and came out to the Celebration of Life with us. The Mitchell Family
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Passed away on January 1, 2017 at the age of 44 leaving the love of his life Lisa, sisters Joy (Calvin), Rose (Melvin), Conny, Linda (Les) and brother Wayne. James wishes were for cremation that has taken place. James, you will have no pain in your next journey. You will be joining mom (Verna) whom passed on January 5, 2016. Special thanks to cousin Cheryl and Rose for being with Lisa in the passing of James. Sadly missed and loved. Lisa families and friends. DEATH NOTICE
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DOLAN, JAMES ‘JIM’ STEPHEN 1933-2017
It is with great sadness that the family announces Jim’s passing on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Cheryn (nee Lawton). Loved father of Stephen (Caroline) and the late Terry-Anne. Dear uncle of Debbie Lawton (and her children - Jonathan, Bradley, and Cody); James Dumas (Debbie); Janie Dumas (and her son - Chris), Louis Dumas (Joanne), and Phillip Dumas (Esther). Dear brother of Agnes Dumas (late Clarence). Predeceased by siblings: Margaret Dolan and Philip Dolan, and sister-inlaw, Cheryl Valiquette (Romeo). Son of the late Philip and Mary (nee O’Rourke) Dolan. Jim will be remembered for always being willing to offer a helping hand, an ever present laugh, and that twinkle of mischievousness in his eyes. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning, February 8th from 9:30 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St Michael’s Church, Fitzroy Harbour on Wednesday morning, February 8th at 11 o’clock. Spring interment St. Michael’s Cemetery. A reception took place at the Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre immediately following the Funeral Mass. In memory of Jim, donations to St. Michael’s Parish in Fitzroy Harbour would be appreciated. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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McDermid McDermid Eileen (nee Honey) Eileen passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Monday, February 6th, 2017 in her 92nd year. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Nancy Honey. Eileen was predeceased by her beloved husband Ralph of 57 years. She was the loving mother of Nancy (Gerry) Lisk of Ottawa, Judith of Toronto and John (Trish) McDermid of Perth and cherished grandmother of Danielle Fremes (Stephan Wehr). Grandma-Honey will be dearly missed by great grandchildren Allison and Shawn. Dear, Auntie Eileen to many loving nieces and nephews in British Columbia and Ontario. Honey will be missed by many caring friends who loved her zest for life, her humour and true generosity of spirit. A special thank you from our family, to the most wonderful nurses and the doctors at the Perth hospital for their kind, compassionate care. Family and friends are invited to gather for a service at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Saturday February 11th, 2017 at 1:30 P.M. A reception will follow in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Eileen, contributions to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County would be appreciated. “Our mother died as she lived, with grace and kindness for all those she touched.” Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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McNeely, Douglas Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus on Sunday, February 5, 2017, while surrounded by his family, his loving wife Marion of nearly 57 years, daughter Heather (grandson Mackenzie) and son Greg and wife Vicki (grandchildren Justin and Chase). Dear brother of Allan, Ronnie, Donnie and Gerry. Son of the late Donald McNeely and his wife the late Alice (nee Williams). As per Doug’s request there will be no visitation or service. In lieu of flowers or donations all Doug asked for, was for everyone to do a good deed for someone else. Arrangements entrusted to the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com
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Chard, Mildred
(ex-RCAF & Retired Transport Canada) Peacefully, at the Carleton Place Hospital on January 30, 2017 at the age of 78. Dear wife of Raymond. Loving mother of Chuck (Lucie) and Jeffrey. Proud grandmother of Angie Smith, Andrew Smith, Rachel Chard, and Matthew Chard. Great grandmother of William. Beloved sister of Oscar House (Christine). Will be missed by her niece Rebecca House. A private service will be held for the family. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com
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GONNEAU Roger Eric May 12th, 1948February 3rd, 2017 Due to health complications Roger died peacefully in Almonte on February 3rd, 2017 at the age of 68. Roger is survived by his loving family, daughter Wendy, sons Scott (Natalie) and Joe (Julie). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren Brayden, Ross and Brady whom he loved dearly. Pre deceased by his parents Eric and Anne Gonneau, survived by his brother Dennis (Marilyn) and very dear friend Kim. Roger was born in Collingwood in 1948; he began his career in telecommunications with Northern Electric in 1967 and moved on to Bell Canada from which he retired in 2000. Roger was fortunate and thankful to be the recipient of a double lung transplant in 2013 after developing Pulmonary Fibrosis. It allowed him time to pass on his lifelong lessons and watch his family grow. In his retirement years, Roger enjoyed his love for fast motorcycles, classic cars and morning coffee with the local boys. A celebration of life will be held between 1 and 4 pm on Sunday, February 12th, 2017 at the Almonte Civitan Community Hall on 500 Almonte Street, Almonte, Ontario . In lieu of flowers, donations to the Trillium Gift of Life Network 416-363-4001, www.canadahelps.org are welcome. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Bill passed away at Perth Community Care Centre in Perth on Sunday, February 5th, 2017. He was the beloved husband of Donna Corbett. Bill was the step father of Shawn (Julie) Blackburn, Nathan (Jennifer) Corbett and Kayla Corbett and cherished grandfather of Christina, Riley, Raven and Rayne. He was the brother of Lloyd (Pam) Pellow, Wray (Elaine) Frizelle, Ron (Juanita) Frizelle and Karl (Sharon) Pellow. Bill was predeceased by his parents William and Mary Jane Pellow, brother Allen Pellow and sister Shirley Howey. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to gather at a reception to honour Bill’s life at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, February 9th, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. Interment will follow at a later date in Ingersoll, Ontario. In remembrance of Bill, contributions to the Big Sky Ranch Animal Sanctuary, 810 Pelton Road, Kemptville, ON, K0G 1J0 would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
July 2, 1937Feb 1, 2017 Her Journey’s Just Begun. Peacefully at Fairmount Home, Ethel went to be with her Lord. Predeceased by her husband Harmon Derwood Warren and her parents Lindsay and Lillian Burke of Sharbot Lake. Survived by her daughter Donna Ritchie (Stephen) and her son Paul Warren (Tausha). Dearly missed by her grandchildren Amy Ritchie (James Beattie), Laura Ritchie, Danny Warren (Jessica) and Christina Warren. Loved by her great grandchildren Blake and Jordyn Ritchie, Alex and Ethan Warren and Jaxson Warren. Also survived by her brothers Earl Burke (Karen), Percy Burke (Shirley), Melville Burke (Paulette) and her sisters Eleanor Black (late Elwood), Eileen Moreland (Bill), Helen St.Pierre (Terry) and Jean Burke-Montilla (Hector) and brothers and sisters-in-law Ed Warren (Florence), Vic Warren (Emelline) and Anita Warren (late Bill). Following cremation Friends will be received at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home Parham on Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 12 noon to 1 pm. Memorial service will be held in the Funeral Home at 1 pm. Donations to the Muscular Dystrophy would be greatly appreciated by the family. On line condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhome.com DEATH NOTICE
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Peacefully at home with his family, after a courageous fight against cancer, on Tuesday January 31, 2017 at the age of 62. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 31 years Helen McKenna-Lyng, parents Edith Edwards and Leonard Lyng and brother James Lyng. Father of Alana (Adam), Sharon and Breanne (Dakota). Brian will be deeply missed by his siblings; Patricia, Eleanor, Norma (Peter) and Karen. Cherished godfather to Greg. Brian will also be deeply missed by his partner Cindy Van Dusen. Brian was a father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, friend, avid hunter, storyteller and active member in the Dwyer Hill community. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday February 3, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Clare Mission, Dwyer Hill Rd., at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at St. Clare Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Ottawa Hospital Foundation – Helen McKenna-Lyng Fund, to support the Breast Health Centre, would be appreciated by the family. He will be forever remembered and loved, for beating the odds. www.barkerfh.com
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Marcella Margaret McGlade
Marcella passed away peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on Saturday February 4th, 2017 with her family by her side, in her 85th year. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Patrick McGlade in 1999, her parents Frank and Helen McCann, her brothers and sisters-inlaw Leonard (Peggy), Bernard (Kitty), Ralph and Joseph McCann, her sisters Frances (John) O’Connell and Rosella McCann. Marcella is survived by her sister-in-law Dorothy McCann. She was the loving mother of Sharon McGlade, Brian (Nancy), Paul, Susan (Gary) Barr, Dianne McGlade (Andre) and Donna (Walter) Larmon. Marcella was the loving grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. She will be fondly remembered by nieces, nephews, family and friends. Service and interment will be held privately for the family. Many thanks to the doctors and nurses in Perth and Kingston General Hospital for the care you have given Mom and a special thank you to the Smiths Falls and KGH Dialysis nursing staff for your excellent care and kindness. In remembrance of Marcella, contributions to the Dialysis Unit of the Smiths Falls Hospital would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
Kathleen “Kay” Fisher (Hossie) Frizell
Kay passed away peacefully at home in Perth on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased in 2000 by her beloved husband Elmer Frizell. Kay was the cherished mother of Diane (late Arnold) Besley, David (Mel) Frizell and Don (Linda Cairncross) Frizell and adored grandmother of Blair, Brooke, James, Gordon, Ben and Emily and loved great grandmother of Kira, Corben, Brooke, Alexis, Cole, Connor and Caitlin. She was predeceased by her sisters Jean (John) Vanden Bosch, Christine (Clarence) Ennis, her brother Donald (Jean) Hossie, brother-in-law Lloyd Frizell and sisters-in-law Lyla Gibson and Norma Brady. Kay will be sadly missed by her sister-in-law Pat (Patrick) Green, many nieces, nephews and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Tuesday, February 7th, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance of Kathleen, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or St. Paul’s United Church, Perth 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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Hewson Ralph James Hewson
Ralph passed away peacefully in hospital in Perth on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Griffin). Loved father of Brian (Yvonne) and Christopher (Angela) Hewson. Cherished grandfather of Monica (Mark) Smith, Erin Lavier, Hunter and Chloe Hewson and great-grandfather of Camryn and Jessica Smith, Chelsea, Madison and Carson Lavier. Ralph was predeceased by his parents Francis and Elizabeth, siblings George (Marion) Hewson, Dorothy (Albert) Watson, Mildred (Jim) Turner, and Elizabeth, sisters-in-law Nena and Margaret Griffin. He will be fondly remembered by his brothers-in-law Edward (Ruth) Griffin, Woody Coburn, sistersin-law Barbara Box, Eileen Poole (Bill Shipman), Heather (Charles) Tenant, many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A memorial gathering of family and friends took place at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Saturday, February 4 , 2017 from 2 to 4 p.m. A private interment will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer Society or charity of your choice. 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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Aubrey Earl J. Aubrey
Earl passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 3, 2017 after a brief struggle with cancer, in his 70th year, with his wife Diane (Ceci), and family by his side. Beloved father of Ryan (Sarah) and Kristen. Proud grandfather to Keenan, Isabella and Luca. Predeceased by his sister Theresa Robillard. Survived by Colleen, Lionel (Louise), Gerry (Barbara), Ken (Karen), Mary Ann (Marcel), Rene (Shelley), and Robert (Cathy). Loved brother-in-law of the late Maureen Jansen, Hank (Sharon) Jansen, Sharon Owsijenko, and the late Marc Ceci. Will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, as well as many, many friends. Sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses for their compassionate care. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Church Building Maintenance Fund (Elevator Fund) or the Canadian Cancer Society. 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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Coleman Jean Elizabeth (nee MacPherson) Coleman
Jean passed away suddenly in hospital, Smiths Falls surrounded by her loving family on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the age of 93. Beloved wife of the late Fred Coleman. Loved mother of Jack (the late Sharon - nee Thomas) Coleman and Steve (Lene) Coleman. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Christopher (Karen) Coleman, the late Kimberly Coleman and Levi Coleman. Predeceased by brothers Harold, Ernest, Ralph and Earl MacPherson and sisters Ina McAllister, Ruth Peters, Flo Keays and Claire (Dolly) Casson. Fondly remembered by the Coleman and MacPherson families, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. For those wishing, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
GANNON Sheila
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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Cheryl Ann
Peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Sunday, February 5, 2017. Mother of Wayne. Cherished aunt of Lori Kendrick (Clint Cardinal) and Dan Kendrick (Kelly). Dear friend of the Vaughan Family, Cheryl Dillabough and Wendy Kehoe. Predeceased by her parents Burt and Velda Kendrick, her brothers Robert, Glen, Garfield and Margaret Dowdall. As per Cheryl’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. As expressions of sympathy donation to L.A.W.S would be greatly 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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BURGESS In loving memory of our Mom & Grandma Irene (January 29, 2003), Dad & Grandpa Ernie (January 3, 2011), Brother Allan (February 14, 2012) and Niece Irene (December 28, 2012)
POWERS, O.J. In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grampa, who passed away February 5, 1993. A golden heart stopped beating, Two busy hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. They say memories are golden, Well, that may be true, But we never wanted memories, We only wanted you. Son Mike and Granddaughters Nicole, Ashley, Melissa, Kristen and Cassandra
Gone are the days we used to share In our hearts you are always there Cherished and never forgotten
Peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Kingston General Hospital at the age of 68. Beloved wife of Malcolm Loyst for 28 years. Loving and cherished mother of Sean (Jenni) Gannon of South Carolina and Roxanne Draper of Ottawa. Admired and treasured grandmother to Mary Margaret and Eli Gannon of South Carolina, Chris and Mathieu Albert of Ottawa and extended Albert family of Ottawa. Sheila is survived by her brothers Richard and Michael Smale. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Mary Smale. Dearly missed by her many close friends, many nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Sheila will be remembered as a loving, caring and giving person. In keeping with Sheila’s wishes cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to L.A.W.S. (Lanark Animal Welfare Shelter) in memory of Sheila. Arrangements entrusted to CATARAQUI CEMETERY and FUNERAL SERVICES (613-546-6545). You are invited to share your memories and condolences online at www.cataraquicemetery.ca
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Love Keith, Barb & Family
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Deep in our hearts you’ll always stay, Loved and missed every day. Delbert, Ella and Dianne
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VANDUSEN – In loving memory of Lianne Vandusen, gone from us too soon, February 10, 2014. Memories are a gift to treasure, Ours of you will last forever... The pain of losing you will always stay Loved and remembered every day. All of us
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WHITE – In Memory of Alison Jean White (Ali) March 6, 1945 – February 9, 2015. Thinking of you in many ways, the times that we spent together and the memories shared. Forever in our hearts Kerry, Alicia & Evelyn.
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HENDRY, John A. – In loving memory of Daddy/Papa who passed February 8, 2013. We think of you every day Forever in our hearts Hugs and Kisses Barbie Anne, Kenton and Family
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BARR – In loving memory of our mother, Queenie Barr, who passed away February 11, 2007.
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BEAUPRE Basil Earl
Peacefully at Rosebridge Manor on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Burchill) for over 61 years. Loving father of Randy Beaupre (Ethel), Pam (Kent Bryan), Marsha Beaupre (the late Collins Brundige) and Gwen (Tom Hayes). Cherished grandfather of Amanda (Doug) and Kurtis, great-grandfather of Madison, Abigail and Isabelle Hayes, Paige and Derek Earl. Step-grandfather of Meghan, Sara (Shane), and Lisa (Rory). Step-great grandchildren Bryanna, Maxwell, Trent and Jaxson. Dear brother of Dorothy (the late Gerald Sands), Ruby (the late Garnie Sands), Helen (the late Art Ashton), Dwayne Beaupre (Elsie), Ernie Beaupre (Delores) and Denzel Beaupre (Debbie). Predeceased by his beloved grandson Kyle Hayes, his parents Alfred and Ethel Beaupre and his brothers Percy, Glen and Donald. Basil will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A funeral service was held in the Chapel on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 11 o’clock. Interment followed at Plum Hollow Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Rosebridge Manor, Parkinson’s Canada, or any charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.
TRAVIS LEE PORTEOUS August 24, 1982 - February 11, 2016
LATOURELL, William James August 1, 1936 – February 3, 2012 In memory of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. We thought of you with love today But that is nothing new We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name All we have are memories And your picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake With which we’ll never part For we will always have you Forever in our hearts. Love Marion, Dean and Tina, Dawn and Family
Be not sorrowful that I died I fought a hard bitter battle I lost hope and couldn’t cope the prize of REST is finally mine earned through pain and strife Be not sad for the prize of PEACE is finally mine! Our lives have forever changed we’ll always have you in our hearts and in our thoughts, we miss your big smile and your loving heart Travis and we hope you are back in your Mother’s arms again! We all love & miss you so much, Dad & Aurella Corey & Amanda Mason & Bailey.
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MACLEAN - In loving memory of a dear Husband, Father and Grandfather, Richard, who passed away February 10, 2011. There will always be a heartache, And many silent tears, But always the precious memories, Of the days when you were here. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives, Until we meet again. Greatly loved and missed. Evelyn, Shelley, Ron, Josh and Melissa
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LOST INDOOR ONLY CAT. Missing since November 12/13. Lost from 1012 Perth Rd Smiths Falls/Beckwith area. It is believed that he is safe inside someone’s home. But he may have ran much farther from home then expected. I am still trying to find Neako and he is extremely missed. Neako is 13 years old, black and white coloring, with green eyes. I miss my boy and I’m pleading with my community and surrounding areas to help me find him. Please call Krista 613299-4885.
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1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 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
LOST & FOUND FOR RENT Minutes from the town Found. Key #336 at the 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. $1350 plus utilities. 613-264-0002 for more info.
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A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, Newboro, 2 furnished decks. 613-858-1390, adjoining rooms, shared 613-257-7082. bathroom, partial kitchenette, $425. Booth Electrical 613-272-8989 Services: Experienced One bedroom apartment, Electrician, licensed & Smiths Falls. Open con- Insured available for cept, large, clean, new Residential/Commercial washer and dryer, storage, work. Good Rates, Call Jacuzzi bath tub, parking. Jim 613-799-2378 or Heat, hydro, gas and water 613-284-0895 inclusive. Deck. Looking for mature tenant. No Certified Mason. 12 years p e t s / s m o k i n g . experience. Chimney re$950/month, first and last. pair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block 613-283-9135. and stone. Small/big job Professional Woman specialist. Free estimates. looking for mature work- 613-250-0290. ing roommate to share spacious 2400 sqft home, Seamless Eavestrough, acreage near renovations, deck restoraPerth. Tenant tion, roadside mowing, has 3 private rooms (bath- grading, painting, roofing, room, bedroom, ofc/den) line painting, cottage jackoutbuilding storage. ing, fencing, dump runs. $1,400. Includes Cleaning, 613-257-8143 or utils, Sat TV, wifi. Available 613-264-8143. March 1st. 613-276-7438 Semi-retired, all home Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, renovations, interior & ex$700 utilities included. off- terior, years of experience. street parking. newly reno- Call Brent 613-283-6088. vated, available immediately. 613-283-2266. Semi-Retired Handyman, chain saw, woodsplitter, Smiths Falls. 1 bedroom truck & trailer for hire. apartment,central air, heat, Wood cut & split, dump laundry, storage and park- runs. 613-257-4315 leave ing included. Heat extra. message. $850/month. Available March 1. 613-889-2894. Smiths Falls, 3 bedroom $900/mnth including heats. First & last, references. 613-283-0519
Smiths Falls, 3 bedroom townhouse, close to highschool. No pets. 613-253-4274, Carleton Place, 3 bed- 613-614-2914. room, 2 storey semi-deto buy, horses, tached, nice area, easy Smiths Falls, Toulon HUNTING SUPPLIES Wanted colts and ponies, all types. Ottawa access, 1-1/2 Place Apartments, 3rd Contact Bob Perkins at baths, no pets, $1,245. floor, 2 bedroom plus. Available April. $850/mth; Available DeHunter Safety/Canadian 613-342-6030. 613-257-5711. Fire-arms Courses and excember 1. Clean, quiet, ams held once a month at secure building, live-in suCarp. Call Wenda Cochran PETS perintendent, ground floor Carleton Place, Seniors 613-256-2409. laundry. 613-283-9650. 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First Dog obedience classes. & last months rent Windmill Motel Hwy 15 LAWN & GARDEN Puppy kindergarten, be$750.00 & up. 1 & 2 Furn. Rm. Kit. Sat TV, WiFi ginners and advanced bedroom apartments. & Park $300/wk, Worms and worm com- classes located at the Call 613-863-6487 or $750/mth 613-284-1279 post systems for sale, Perth Indoor Pool. Spe613-720-9860 coaching available. Look- cializing in training your ing for donations of un- dog to be a better beROOM / BOARD wanted/repairable garden haved family member. Carleton Place, upper levtools and equipment for Professional instructors el, 2 bedroom plus den, Carleton Place, 1 private 2017 garden season. Call Jim and Judy Stewart of quiet, adult only building, & 1 semi private rooms, Rob, leave message. True Companion Dog overlooking river, gas walk out basement floor, 613-200-7000. Obedience School, serv- heat, parking, in-unit laun- for elderly or mentally ing the Perth and area dry, $1,000/month plus challenged person. For No pets. communities for over utilities. more information call Lisa WANTED 613-913-4133. 23 years. 613-253-0853. www.trainyourdog.ca. Buying Comic Books. Old 613-264-0203. Colonel By Luxury adult comic books in the house? apartments. Close to PERSONAL Turn them into cash today. County Fair Mall in My hobby, your gain. Smiths Falls. Air condiMORTGAGES Alcoholics Anonymous kentscomics@yahoo.ca tioning, exercise room, 613-284-2696. 613-539-9617. party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650. Are you concerned about Property Wanted: Cash drinking? CONSOLIDATE Downtown Smiths Falls, someone’s Premium prices for farms, Debts One Bedroom apartment, There is help available for acreage, rural homes and Mortgages to 90% security building with ele- you in AL-ANON/Alateen. waterfront. Free evalua613-284-6100, No income vator. Fridge, stove, heat, Call tion. Call Gerry Hudson 272-3105, Bad credit OK! hydro, water & parking in- 257-3138, 1-613-449-1668 Sales 826-2566, cluded. Available immedi- 203-3713, Representative Rideau 283-5038. Better Option ately. 613-284-1736. Town & Country Realty Ltd. Mortgage Overeaters Anonymous Large 2 Bedroom Apt. #10969 613-264-5158 Perth, seniors welcome. 1-800-282-1169 Wanted - furnace oil, will $ 8 5 0 / m o n t h . www.mortgageontario.com Prayer Line. 613-279-3064 remove tank if possible. 613-267-5746 Ask for Hope. Call 613-479-2870.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177
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Full time Shipping Receiving Clerk required to start immediately. Grade 12 required as well as your own steel toed boots/shoe. 2 years Order Picking and Packing experience with Inventory Control knowledge and strong math skills. 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime. Hourly rate : $13.00 to start We manufacture fine fragrances so a tolerance to fragrance is required. Please email you resume to kelly.mitchell@michelgermai n.com
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Employment Opportunities
NURSING COORDINATOR/ DISCHARGE PLANNER, PERMANENT, FULL TIME
The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of patient care as well as coordination of hospital resources to ensure proper staffing and utilization of hospital beds. He/she acts as resource for all departments, and functions in a leadership role after-hours. The Discharge Planner assists the physician, patient and family with the discharge process, whether it be to another hospital, care facility or the patient’s home. The successful incumbent will possess CNO registration, ACLS certification, broad clinical skills and experience, and excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. Experience working in a unionized environment will be considered a strong asset.
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Registered Nurses, (Casual) Cook, (Temporary Part time) Central Supply Services Technician, (Part time)
Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by Monday, February 20th, 2017 to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation can contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.
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HELP WANTED Before school childcare needed. Ideally at our home in Kemptville or on South Branch bus route 29/40. 613-518-7900
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(Licensed or Registered Apprentice) Responsibilities: • Must be able to set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments. • Fabricate, modify or repair mechanical instruments • Fabricate and modify parts to make or repair machine tools or maintain industrial machines. • Apply knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures. • CNC experience an asset. • Minimum 1 year practical experience mandatory. Position is permanent and full time. Excellent wage and benefits package available. Submit your resume to: P.O. Box 1534, Brockville, Ontario K6V 6E6 Fax: 613-342-8574 Email: dlee@fps.ca NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.
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
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU, IN ADVANCE, TO ALL WHO SUBMITTED APPLICATIONS.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Chief Building Official The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes is seeking an individual to fill the full-time, permanent position of Chief Building Official within the Development Services Department.
Renovation Materials Manager The REAL Deal Reuse Store, Smiths Falls
Reporting to the Manager of Development Services the successful candidate will examine drawings for compliance with applicable law, conduct inspections, issue orders, issue permits and assist the public and contractors in a professional manner to facilitate safe and Code compliant development within the municipality. The successful candidate will also work as a supervisor to and in collaboration with the Building Inspector(s).
Salary ($16-$19) and hours (21-32) commensurate with experience and availability. See a detailed job description at REALaction.ca. Submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you want to work for REAL by Mon., Feb. 27.
* If the CBO position is filled by an internal candidate the Township will seek to fill the existing Deputy CBO position from the pool of candidates who have applied for the CBO position.
The REAL Deal is a project of the 28-year-old local charity and non-profit Rideau Environmental Action League. It is a large and dynamic reuse store that keeps good, great and exceptional stuff out of landfill with the help of 10 volunteers a day.
Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection.
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For a detailed description of the employment opportunity outlining the requirements and qualifications of the position please visit the Township website at: http://www.twprideaulakes.on.ca/employment.html Deadline for submissions is 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 23rd, 2017.
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Combine your entrepreneurial talents, environmental interests, building skills and customer friendly personality to grow the Renovation Materials department at the REAL Deal.
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We seek an experienced professional with advanced financial analysis ability, excellent business counselling capacity, exceptional interpersonal skills, strong proficiency on multiple computer programs and reasonable command of the written and spoken word. The position requires regular review, analysis, assessment, implementation and evaluation of multiple loan applications plus daily management of existing portfolio. Technical assistance involves advising small business owners on appropriate paths forward to address current and/or potential challenges. Qualifications include:
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• minimum three years experience in business loan management, including the preparation of security documents and direct knowledge of the Personal Property Security Act; • minimum three years experience providing business counselling, financial analysis and business plan assessment services to multiple clients; • post‐secondary degree or diploma in business, commerce, finance or similar discipline; • public speaking experience and ability to liaise with relevant organizations and agencies; • reasonable knowledge of local economic trends, demographics, available business startup programming and relevant small business services; • ability to work independently or as part of a team while consistently presenting a mature, professional attitude and demonstrating excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment and strict confidentiality; • aptitude to problem solve and pay close attention to detail; • relevant experience with various computer software programs and applications including MS Office and loan management systems; • valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter in confidence to: Tom Russell, Executive Director tom.russell@ticdc.ca 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation 3 Market Street West, Brockville, Ontario Applications will be accepted until 8:00 a.m. on February 28, 2017 with interviews to take place March 6-10, 2017. We kindly thank you for your interest but please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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JOB OPENINGS: 1. Junior Wedding Coordinator: Seasonal, full-time role from May 1 – October 29, 2017. Weekends, evenings and some weekdays. $15/hr. 2. Baker: Seasonal role from April 3 – November 3, 2017. $15/hr. 3. Office Assistant: Permanent, full-time role Weekdays and Saturdays. $13/hr Please contact stephanie@stonefieldsweddings.com for full job descriptions and to send resume. No phone calls please. www.stonefieldsweddings.com 1985 9th line, Beckwith ON K7C 3P2
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The Human Resources Coordinator will provide quality and efficient support in a variety of areas, including recruiting, policy development and administration, employee engagement/ development and training. This is a full time permanent position based out of the Brockville Head Office. Specific Responsibilities: • Recruiting of General and Corporate staff • Benefits Administration • Manage Ministry of Labour compliance (AODA, WHMIS, Health & Safety) • Staff Onboarding; Job Analysis and Design • Performance Management and Performance Review Administration • Vacation admin and processing • Development of policies, procedures and Employee Manual • With Marketing Department, manage Careers section for various brand websites, LinkedIn profiles, Glassdoor, etc. • Employee Engagement activities (employee surveys, events, lunch and learns, long service awards/recognition); • Organizational Development for Corporate staff • Store facing HR support • Privacy Manager in compliance with PIPEDA • Payroll liason • Additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and/or College Diploma-preferably in Human Resources • Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) designation or in process • Minimum 1-3 years of experience in a Human Resources role with similar experience • Strong recruiting background, with experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) • Experience with Social Media platforms, especially for sourcing/recruiting talent • Bilingualism (English/French) a significant asset • Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation/speaking) • Organized, efficient and self-managing • Training/instructional design experience a plus • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, professionalism and diplomacy • Seeks opportunities to improve and streamline processes; can leverage best practices and generate new ideas that move the HR function forward • Solid knowledge of HR related legislation such as the Employment Standards Act. Please mail resumes to: St. Lawrence News/Metroland Media 7712 Kent Blvd., Brockville, ON K6V 7H6 Attention: BOX 10350 or email to: wayne.thornhill@metrolandmedia.com Attention BOX 10350. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Business Loans Officer Position
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HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
The 1000 Islands Community Development Corporation is a federally supported job creation organization with a mandate to encourage economic development and small business growth in order to improve the quality of life for those living in the 1000 Islands region.
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Automotive Sales Consultant Required for our growing team • Experience is an asset Supply resume by email to trivington@rallyhonda.com
Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls 613-283-1880 www.rallyhonda.com
SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
The Township is seeking to hire 8 college/university students to fill summer positions: 2 – Roads 3 – Properties 1 – Newboro Harbour Master 1 – Engineering Student (includes administrative work)
1 – Seasonal Office Receptionist Students must be mature, responsible and able to work in both a team and individual environment. Successful candidates must be available to start work May 1st. The Harbour position begins May 18th. All applicants (excluding receptionist) must possess a valid G Driver’s license and must be returning to school in the fall. Please visit our website www.twprideaulakes.on.ca for more information regarding these summer student positions. Interested students should send their resume with a cover letter before the application deadline of March 10, 2017 at 4:00pm. CLS733781_0202
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Weaving Operator and Manufacturing Operators
ABOUT YOU: • Positive • Detail Oriented • Problem Solver • Strong Communication Skills Previous Manufacturing/Shift work experience an asset. Please forward your resume with a list of references to: careers@albint.com Thank you for your interest.
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We are accepting applications for the following positions for the 2017 golf season:
1717 Bear Hill Road Carp, ON K0A 1L0 Email: golf@greensmere.com Fax: (613) 839-7773
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All positions are seasonal, full and/or part-time and some weekends required. Experience is not required for all positions, only the commitment and willingness to learn. Go to greensmere.com/employment to apply. Interviews will begin by the second week in March and only those being considered for the positions will be contacted.
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STUDENTS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Lanark County is seeking competent, dynamic students to fill several student positions this summer from approximately the beginning of May to the end of August. For further details including qualifications and application deadline, visit our website at www.lanarkcounty.ca GARAGE SALE
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Eastern Ontario’s Largest Indoor Flea Market 150 booths Open Every Sunday All Year 8am-4pm Hwy. #31 – 2 kms north of 401
Mchaffies Flea Market
Machining, Welding Welding Bell’s Machining andHydraulics Hydraulicsrequires requiresa and an Fabricating Industrial Equipment Welder. Painter Experience an asset. Wages
Experience an asset. Wages negotiable based on experience. negotiable based on experience. Benefit package & Benefit packageavailable. available profit sharing Drop off resume in persontoto Drop resume off in person 2044 Rogers Road 2044 Rogers Road, Perth Or to 613-267-6101 613-267-6101 or fax fax to or email to or email to bellsmachining@bellnet.ca bellsmachining@bellnet.ca
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY
CAREER OPPORTUNITY
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DRIVERS REQUIRED
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Employment Opportunities
Family & Children’s Services of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville have the following job opportunities available:
Front Line Worker (Child Welfare) More information on these job opportunities can be found on our website below:
www.fcsllg.ca/careers/
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.
Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls
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
at 613-283-5555.
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INFORMATION WANTED RESPECTING: LEACH: Trevor, who was last known to reside in an Assisted Living Residence in Smiths Falls, Ontario and is believed to be in his late 50’s or early 60’s and who was the son of Gerry Leach and Jean Leach. LEACH: Tracy Lynne, who was last known to reside in Smiths Falls, Ontario and was the sister of Trevor Leach. If you have any information about either Tracy or Trevor Leach, please contact Allan T. McCracken (905-885-2451), Mann McCracken Bebee & Associates, 114 Walton Street, Port Hope, Ontario L1A 1N5.
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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.
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Position: Full time, Temporary, Quality Standards Specialist position in the Brockville office until December 15, 2017. Description: To provide leadership and expertise in continuous quality improvement initiatives and the implementation of standards and legislation within the Health Unit. Salary Range: $57,826.00 to $67,816.00 annually, plus twelve percent (12%) and six percent (6%). Start Date: As soon as possible Apply by: 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday February 21, 2017. E-mail To: hr@healthunit.org For detailed information please visit the Career section of our website at www.healthunit.org CLS470227_0209
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• Chefs, Cooks, Servers, Beverage Cart Servers and Kitchen staff • Pro Shop Assistants, Driving Range/Cart Pen Maintenance, Player’s Assistants • Spray/Irrigation Technicians (day & night), Equipment Operators, Greenskeepers
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As a leading manufacturer of advanced textiles and materials, we are excited about our future and the role talented individuals play in our company. ABOUT US: We have a talented team of dedicated employees focused on excellence. We are looking to fill the following positions at our manufacturing plant in Perth.
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• 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
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 Snow-plow Operators and shovelers, Perth area. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.
GARAGE SALE Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5. Estate Sale, Feb 11 & 12, 10-3pm, household items & tools, 177 Hwy 29, Frankville.
Classifieds get results. 283-3182 Toll-free 1-888-9673237 1-888WORD ADS
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
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SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
ThE CORPORATION OF ThE VILLAgE OF MERRICkVILLE-WOLFORD Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 16, 2017, at the Merrickville-Wolford Municipal Office, 317 Brock Street W., Merrickville Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Merrickville-Wolford Municipal Office, 317 Brock Street W., Merrickville. Description of Lands:
Sealed submissions will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on March 3rd, 2017 for a VOIP Telephone System.
Roll No. 07 14 711 010 12500 0000; 72 Corktown Rd, Merrickville; PIN 68108-0111(LT); Part Lot 18 Concession 1 Wolford as in PR95143 (firstly) S/T & T/W PR95143; Merrickville-Wolford; File No. 14-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $55,105.17 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.
Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Clerk’s office.
The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. AMENDMENTS TO SUBMISSIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, crown interests, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. Any interests of the Crown encumbering the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after the registration of the tax deed.
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Questions regarding this Request for Proposal may be directed to David Crawford, IT Services Coordinator via email at dcrawford@ smithsfalls.ca or 613-283-4124 ext. 1124 and regarding document retrieval to Nadine Bennett, Deputy Clerk via email at nbennett@smithsfalls.ca or telephone at 613-283-4124 ext. 1130.
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, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax. 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, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Sheila Kehoe Manager of Finance-Treasurer The Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford 317 Brock Street W. P.O. Box 340 Merrickville ON K0G 1N0 (613) 269-4791 Ext 228
Guide to Area Telephone Exchanges
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Request for Quotation No. PM-17-004 Grass Cutting & Trimming The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario invites interested contractors to submit a quotation for the grass cutting and trimming services for the 2017 school year, with the provision for an option to extend the contract for an additional two, one year contracts. The Board has 40 schools and 3 administrative offices in the counties of Dundas, Glengarry, Grenville, Lanark, Leeds, Prescott, Russell and Stormont. The Board requires the contractors to have a policy of General Liability Insurance issued by an insurance company incorporated or licensed to conduct insurance business in the province of Ontario during the entire contract period. The Board must be listed as an “additional insured” on the General Liability Insurance of the contractor with limits of not less than two million dollars ($2,000,000) inclusive per occurrence for bodily injury, death, and damage to property, including loss of use thereof. The liability insurance policies shall contain an endorsement to provide named insured with prior notice of change and cancellations. If applicable, the contractor shall submit to the Board at the time of entering into the contract, a Certificate of Clearance from the Workplace Safety Insurance Board. The Board shall only accept bid submissions from contractors operating commercial mowers and tractors (over 20HP) equipped with roll over protective structures (ROPS), seat belts, required safety shields and guards. Bids will only be accepted from contractors who register by contacting Dan Tackaberry, Facilities Planning Coordinator at 613-283-5007, ext. 260, fax: 613-283-8016, or by email at dan.tackaberry@cdsbeo.on.ca. A list of all facilities will be sent to all registered contractors for review. Registered contractors must advise the Facilities Planning Coordinator of the site or sites of interest. Contractors will then be notified when the quotation packages are ready for pick-up. The request for documents will be accepted until 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Contractors are to pick-up their packages no later than 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. If required, the Plant Operations Supervisors will organize site meetings to be held the week of March 6, 2017. Requests must be submitted no later than Friday, March 3, 2017. Questions and clarifications will be accepted until Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Sealed envelopes clearly marked “RFQ #PM-17-004 – Grass Cutting & Trimming” will be received by: Dan Tackaberry, Facilities Planning Coordinator Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario 385 Highway #43, Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 4W7 Quotations will be received no later than 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. The Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all quotations received and to determine in its own best judgment, the best qualified contractors to undertake these services. THE LOWEST OR ANY QUOTATION WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED
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Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender
FORM 6 Municipal Act, 2001
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #: 17-CORP-001 VoIP TELEPHONE SYSTEM
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MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITYOF MISSISSIPPI MILLS 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
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This salad is packed with fresh ingredients, chewy farro and beans. Leftovers pack well for lunch. Look for farro in the bulk section at your supermarket. If you like, substitute pearl barley for the farro. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Standing time: 15 minutes Serves: 6 Ingredients - 1 cup (250 mL) semi-pearled farro - 2 cups (500 mL) diced carrots - 1/4 cup (50 mL) apple cider vinegar - 1 tbsp (15 mL) honey - 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) Dijon mustard - 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepper - 1/3 cup (75 mL) vegetable oil - 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) black beans, drained and rinsed - 3/4 cup (175 mL) crumbled feta cheese - 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely-chopped shallots - 1/3 cup (75 mL) chopped fresh parsley leaves Preparation instructions Bring large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Add farro and return to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until tender but somewhat chewy, adding carrots in the last five minutes of cooking. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper, gradually whisking in oil until blended. Drain farro mixture and
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This salad, packed with chewy farro and beans, makes for a great lunch or addition to the dinner table. add to bowl; toss to coat. Let stand 15 tough outer bran removed. minutes. Stir in beans, cheese, shallot and parsley; toss to combine. Enjoy Nutritional information (one serving): immediately or cover and refrigerate Protein: 15 grams until ready to serve. Fat: 18 grams Tip: Farro is available whole grain, Carbohydrate: 55 grams semi-pearled and pre-cooked and can Calories: 439 take 10 to 30 minutes to cook. SemiFibre: 10 grams pearled farro has had some of its Sodium: 360 mg
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Although gardening season seems to be far into the future, it is not too early to make plans for 'the best garden ever." Seed catalogues have arrived, with photos of sumptuous vegetables, gorgeous blooms and delicious fruit. Seed catalogues are a wealth of information. Browsing through these can take hours. You may have your favourite varieties that you have grown for years or you may be new to choosing seeds. Stick with kinds of veg that you know your family will eat. Most catalogues will recommend 'tried and true' varieties and they will be a safe bet. "Award of merit" varieties are also reliable. Catalogues offer you dozens of options as to size, shape and colour. For many years, I have also added at least one new item to my purchases - something that I have never tasted before or that is new on the market. These have included artichokes, cucamelons, sweet potatoes, blue pumpkins, walking stick cabbages, etc. Some experiments have been great and others complete flops but it was fun to try. The descriptions of plants given
Master Gardeners are reliable and instructions on the packets should be followed exactly. If your variety of squash will run to cover 20-30 feet then your little veg patch will not be adequate, so instead grow a 'bush' type. If the package says - 'do not cover seed' then you know that those seeds need light to germinate. If you have trouble with late blight in tomatoes, then change the location in the garden and grow a variety that is resistant. Many seeds stay viable for more than one year, so that half package of carrot seed left from last year should be okay if it was stored in a cool, dark, dry place. Parsnip seed, however, must be fresh. While we wait for spring, we can try growing some seedling sprouts, also known as microgreens, in soil indoors. To grow some microgreens, all you need is a plastic con-
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tainer that will hold an inch or two of soil, and a sunny windowsill. A shallow plastic takeout container or salad container with moist potting soil or soilless mix works well. Soak seeds overnight. Alfalfa, radish, pea, broccoli, cress, onion, basil, are just a few that will sprout and grow into tasty microgreens. Place the soaked seed thickly on to the soil surface. Leave the seeds exposed and uncovered. Grow seeds under lights or on a windowsill. Keep the soil moist, but not wet. Cut seedlings when about four inches tall. You do not eat the seeds or roots. As part of good hygiene, start with fresh soil every time. These little morsels make delicious crunchy toppings for salads or sandwiches. Helen Halpenny is a Lanark County Master Gardener
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9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “Our Vintage Clothing Sale returns April 21,” Irwin said. “Running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., “it is getting bigger and bigger.” She noted, “In May we are opening our A Valley Town at Confederation exhibit. Where was Carleton Place at in 1867? What was going on? What buildings are still standing that were around then?” Owing to the 120th anniversary of the opening of Carleton Place Town Hall (1897), permission was granted to the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum to install - during the month of November - an exhibit about the building’s construction and history in the main hall. Carleton Place’s municipal heritage committee is sponsoring Doors Open 2017, taking place Sept.
16-17. “The town hall, of course, will be the main building profiled,” Irwin said. “That weekend we are hoping to do backstage tours, with people getting to see parts of town hall they would not normally get to see,” she added. From Smith’s talk about Vimy to the opening of (Capt. Arthur) Roy Brown Park this summer, the museum manager noted, “it all ties in together...the First World War.” Next year marks the 100th anniversary of Brown 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. The year 2019 marks the 200th anniversary of Carleton Place. “It is going to be busy for the next couple of years,” Irwin said.
The 26th annual Ron McMunn Country Music Heart Jam was held in Carleton Place on Sunday, Feb. 5 Cutlines from top left: Announcer and host Charlie Kitts blocks out the light from a very bright bulb as he begins his remarks on stage; dancers step out to some country favourites in the upper hall of the Neelin Street Community Centre; and Brendan McMunn, Jamie’s son, and the nephew of the late Jeff, performed alongside his father. Desmond Devoy/Metroland
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Feb. 13 public info centre to develop plans for Don Maynard Park Mississippi Mills is hosting a public information centre on Monday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Almonte Old Town Hall to assist in the development of concept plans for the potential redevelopment of Block 40 (Don Maynard Park) and Block 42. Mike Coxon will facilitate this public engagement session. Coxon has more than 30 years' experience in community service management, governance train-
ing and community development. He has worked with a range of community groups and has extensive training in facilitation, organization development and collective impact work. "Clearly there is energy in this community," Coxon said. "My experience is that community conversations can help focus energy and align vision so that we can work together to improve neighbourhoods and enhance community
wellbeing." The information centre is an opportunity to gather ideas about the redevelopment of both blocks while meeting the minimum requirements of the municipality. Valid submissions must include at least five or six lots with 50to 60-foot frontage on a public street (in keeping with other lots in the neighbourhood). Council has committed to retaining a park footprint as close in
size to the existing part as possible, and to investing funds in the development of Don Maynard Park from proceeds of lots to be sold. There will be an opportunity at the information centre for the public to vote on their preferred concept plan. Information received in advance and during the public information centre will be considered by council towards the approval of a final concept plan for
implementation. This is expected to be brought to council in late March/early April. See www.mississippimills.ca/en/play/ parksplaygroundsbeaches.asp for more information or contact recreation manager Calvin Murphy (613-256-1077 ext. 24 or cmurphy@mississippimills.ca) or CAO Diane Smithson (613-256-2064 ext. 225 or dsmithson@mississippimills. ca).
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MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Tuesday, February 14th 7:00 pm Council followed by Policy Review Committee NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE AND PUBLIC MEETING
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT BY-LAW (15-2015) FOR A PORTION OF PLAN 970 PART OF LOT 13, PART OF LOT 18 AND PART OF LOT 21 KNOWN LOCALLY AS 351 BRIDGE STREET TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Council for Public Meetings (the Planning and Development Committee) will hold a public open house under Section 70.2 and Section 34 of the Planning Act on Tuesday March 7, 2017 at 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in the Town Hall Auditorium, 175 Bridge Street in the Town of Carleton Place
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QUESTIONS OR WRITTN SUBMISSIONS may be directed to; Town of Carleton Place Joanna Bowes Manager of Development Services 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Tel: (613)257-6251 Fax: (613) 257-8190 Dated at the Town of Carleton Place this 16th of February 2017. Duncan Rogers, Clerk
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TAKE NOTICE THAT the Committee of Council for Public Meetings (the Planning and Development Committee) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday March 14th, 2017 at 8:00 pm in the Town Hall Auditorium located at 175 Bridge Street in the Town of Carleton Place.
Visitors can expect continuous, free activities running all day from 10am-4pm outside at Riverside Park, as well as inside Carleton Place High School and the Carleton Place Canoe Club!
The purpose of the Open House and Public Meeting is to seek input into the review of the proposed amendment to the Town of Carleton Place’s Development Permit By-law (15-2015). The proposed amendment is to designate a portion of the subject property from Institutional (I) to Residential (R). This change will reflect the designations in the current Official Plan.
Just to name a few of what you can expect: Carnival Express Train Rides, Merchant Market, Games on Truck, Horse Drawn Trolley Rides, Snowman Building, Build Your Own Luxart Homes Snow Home, Visits from Batman, Princesses, Jolo, Chase and More, Wood Carving & Ice Sculpture Demonstrations, Snow Obstacle Courses, Party Games, SingHouse Studio, Birthday Cake, Candy Buffet and SOOOOOOOO much more!!
If any person wishes to be notified of the decision of Council for the proposed development permit amendment, or the refusal of a request to amend the development permit, you must make a written request to the Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, K7C 2V8.
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If a person or public body does not make oral submission at an open house or make written submissions to the Town of Carleton Place before the proposed development permit amendment is approved, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Council of the Town of Carleton Place to the Ontario Municipal Board. If a person or public body does not make oral submission at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Carleton Place before the proposed development permit is amendment is approved, the person or public body may not be added as a part to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so or to add the person or public body as a party. THE SUBJECT LANDS are described as Plan 970, Part of Lot 13, Part of lot 18 and Part of Lot 21, locally known as 351 Bridge Street. Additional information in relation to the proposed amendments are available for inspection between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30 am and 4:00 pm Friday in the Development Services Department at the Town Hall or by calling (613)257-6251.
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CARLETON PLACE PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMMING Legacy Journaling Workshop Join us at the Carleton Place Public Library on Wednesday, March 1 from 6-8pm 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. 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 2-3pm 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. 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, Feb. 21 from 6-7pm for a fun, free workshop to help you “Create Great Characters”. Registration begins February 6th. Please call 257-2702 for more information on any of the above programs.
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Hungry Lunch Cafe serving an essential need for over a decade BY TARA GESNER
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The Hungry Lunch Cafe in Carleton Place is 10-years-old. The program, which provides a hot, nutritious lunch every Tuesday free of charge to persons or families who struggle to make ends meet, celebrated its anniversary on Dec. 20 in the ZionMemorial United Church fellowship hall, located at 37 Franklin St. A social concerns committee manages the initiative, comprised of a handful of Carleton Place churches: Zion-Memorial United Church, St. James Anglican Church, St. Mary's Catholic Church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church and Baptist Church. Dianne Nel has been the cafe's coordinator for seven of its 10 years. Pat Schoular was in charge for the first three years. The cafe's annual budget is typically between $2,500 and $3,000, sustained by the generosity of a town grant, donation box inside the fellowship hall, individuals and restaurant owners. "Some of the patrons will put a dime or 50 cents in the donation box; however, we do not ask for money," Nel said. "The cafe advertises a free meal." When Nel sat down with Canadian Gazette on Jan. 20, she was in the process of putting together 2017's budget.
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Serving up a turkey dinner, the Hungry Lunch Cafe in Carleton Place celebrated its 10th anniversary on Dec. 20 in the Zion-Memorial United Church fellowship hall, located at 37 Franklin St. Invited guests included deputy mayor Jerry Flynn. The cafe provides a hot, nutritious lunch every Tuesday free of charge to persons or families who struggle to make ends meet. Top right: The Zion-Memorial United Church fellowship hallwas packed with guests.
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"There is a growing need to assist people who are on fixed incomes," she said, and "the number of meals we serve weekly has increased from an average of 25 to 50 plus." In the beginning, local restaurants were approached and asked to provide a hot entree on a rotating basis. "We started off with eight but are now down to five," Nel said. They are as follows: Leatherworks Catering; Olde Towne Bakery; Thirsty Moose Pub and Eatery; Thruway Restaurant; and St. James Gate Irish Pub and Restaurant. "The Olde Towne Bakery provides us with bread every week," Nel stated. "We are extremely grateful." "Before they closed, Ballygiblin's Restaurant and Pub and Slackoni's
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Fine Italian Cuisine also donated food to the cafe," she added. The churches donate most of the homemade desserts. "We also co-operate with the local food bank, Nel explained. "If they have leftovers or extra they call me." "They seem to get a lot of chick peas and lentils...no one wants to pick them up off the shelves," she continued. "However, I can use them to make a chili." Any monetary donations go towards the purchase of salad ingredients, tea, coffee, milk, margarine, sugar, cleaning supplies, advertising, etc. The Hungry Lunch Cafe has three teams of volunteers, and each team
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West Ottawa Ladies Chorus sings to celebrate 150 years The West Ottawa Ladies Chorus (WOLC) will celebrate Canada's 150th birthday in song. Already they are practicing bi-weekly learning and relearning music by Canadians about Canada. The hardest part is being presented with new renditions of old favourites, having to re-invent the melodies without slipping into the tunes and rhythms already familiar to the choir members. Each and every person in the chorus is up to the challenge. This year the program will take the audience from coast to coast to coast from sea to sea to sea. Every song has a narrative and a history that reveals characteristics of this vast country - some are - some are old friends. From the shores of Newfoundland/Labrador to the MacKenzie Delta, along the shores of the Great Lakes and over the mountains past the vast Prairies to the Pacific, songs portray tradition, weather and love of country. The chorus is embracing the variety even when the inevitable earworm follows one throughout the week, i.e. Donkey Riding. The chorus is rehearsing for their spring concert to take place the evening of May 13 (7 p.m.) at the Glen Cairn United Church. The Carleton Place Town Singers under the direction of Kristine McLaren, will be one of the guest performers this year bringing the voices to close to 70 for several numbers. Pianist Peter Brown will, once again, demonstrate his incredible ability on the piano as a solo artist as well as accompany the chorus. Robert Dueck, director, is already molding the voices into a blend of SSAA (soprano, second soprano, alto and second alto) to make each composition reach its potential. For up-to-date information visit the chorus web site at www.westottawaladieschorus.ca. Inquiries should be sent to westottawaladieschorus@gmail.com. Submitted by the West Ottawa Ladies Chorus
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Canadians nab another two straight wins BY STAFF
The Carleton Place Canadians continue to pull away from the pack as the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) leaders, building on that with two big wins over the weekend. The Canadians have racked up 78 points in 51 games played (39 wins and 12 losses). Their biggest threat, the Ottawa Jr Senators, are next in line with 69 points. Carleton Place increased their lead with their most recent road win, a 3-1 decision, before a crowd of 1,129 on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 5, against the Pembroke Lumber Kings. After a scoreless first period, nearly half of the second remained the same until Connor Merkley netted an unassisted marker at the 10:23 mark to give the Canadians a 1-0 lead. Just a second later, teammate Cade Townend notched another goal for
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the team, assisted by Ben Tupker and Zachary Tupker. With a 2-0 lead heading into the final frame, no scoring would take place until the 18:11 mark when Pembroke's Peter Falivena got his team on the scoreboard. However, Carleton Place secured the win at 19:17 with an empty net effort from Andrew Dodson. Alex Friesen got the assist. Connor Hughes had the win in nets, stopping 17 of 18 shots he faced. Backup goalie Michael Leach was in nets for the remaining 9:04 of the game, stopping all three shots. Pembroke's netminder Ryan Glander got the loss, stopping 20 of 22 shots. Townend's game-winning goal earned him first star of the game honours. Hughes received the third star of the game.
Kitt and Brent Hill. Justin Cmunt followed that up with a goal from William Cullen and Alex Friesen at 10:23. Samuel Knoblauch notched the third straight goal of the frame for the Canadians, at 11:09. Antoine Desmeules had the lone assist. Nepean mounted a comeback in the third when Domitrovic got his second of the game at 7:46 and teammate Malcolm Arseneau tied things up at 14:25. Carleton Place's Kitt would have the game winner, from Tim Theocharidis and Connor Merkley, at 17:06. The Canadians threw 27 shots at Raiders goalie Kyle Alaverdy, who had the loss. In the nets for Carleton Place was Michael Leach, who got the win, stopping 24 of 27 shots faced. Canadians players Merkley and Nepean 3, Carleton Place 4 Kitt were named first and third stars Earlier on Friday evening, Feb. 3 of the game, respectively. at home, the Canadians welcomed the Nepean Raiders to the Carleton Coming up Place Arena. This week, the Canadians kick The first period was scoreless, but things off on the road, facing off things heated up in the second with against the Gloucester Rangers Frithe Raiders' Nicholas Domitrovic day, Feb. 10. That game has a 7:30 striking first at 3:47. The rest of the p.m. start. period was all Carleton Place, with They're back at home Sunday, Connor Merkley starting things off Feb. 12 for a 3 p.m. tilt against the with his marker at 6:54 from Geoff Hawkesbury Hawks.
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*Offer valid February 1 to February 28, 2017. Credit is tax-inclusive and applies to the purchase, lease or finance of an eligible new 2017 vehicle from dealer inventory. In order to be eligible for this incentive, customers must trade in a vehicle that they own (vehicle must have been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive sixty (60) days) to the selling dealer OR terminate their existing lease (any brand) and re-lease an eligible new vehicle. Customers who are terminating an existing GMF lease must enter into a new GMF lease in order to qualify for the Trade-In Bonus Days Credit. Credit amount will vary depending on vehicle purchased: $1000 towards the purchase of a new 2017MY GMC crossover, mid SUV, mid pickup, or full size van; or $1500 towards the purchase of a new 2017MY GMC LD/HD pickup or full size utilities. The following vehicles are excluded from this offer: Canyon 2SA. Customers who do not qualify for Trade In Bonus Days must add a down payment equivalent to the Trade In Bonus Incentive to achieve stated pricing. Customers must take delivery on or before February 28, 2017 to be eligible for this incentive. Limited time offer may not be combined with certain other offers and cannot be redeemed for cash. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to modify, extend or terminate these offers, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. $4,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $2,500 Non-Stackable (which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates.) and $1,500 Stackable credit, both manufacturer-to-consumer (tax inclusive). Plus $1,500 Trade-In Bonus on the 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab, discounts vary by model. Selected vehicles eligible for the cash rebate are not the same as those eligible for the 0% financing advertised. Eligible 2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1: Lease based on MSRP of $36,795, $500 lease cash (tax exclusive), $1,000 available manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and either $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer (tax inclusive) Trade-In Bonus or additional $1,000 down payment in lieu of Trade-In Bonus. Bi-weekly payment is $179 for 36 months at 0.0% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $2,050 down payment is required ($3,050 down payment is required if not eligible for Trade-in Bonus). Total obligation is $16,513, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $18,398. Consumer may be required to pay Dealer Fees. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, PPSA, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Excess wear and tear charges not included. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See your dealer for conditions and details. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Security deposit may be required. Payment may vary depending on down payment/trade. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on a new or demonstrator 2017 GMC Terrain. Model shown may include optional equipment available at extra cost. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 3.2% APR, the monthly payment is $318.62 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $28,995. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. Please see your dealer for the most accurate and up-to-date product and pricing details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. $5,000 Cash Credit is a Manufacturer to Dealer, (Tax exclusive) credit and applies to cash purchases of new 2017 GMC Terrain models at participating dealers in Canada. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details. ††The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 MY GMC vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.1 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi. **Government 5-star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov).
Connected to Your Community - A/CP17 - Thursday, February 9, 2017
Phone: 613-256-2064 • 1-888-779-8666
Municipal Matters February 9, 2017
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, February 21, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) Tuesday, March 7, 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
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
2017 SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Summer student positions are available with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills for the 2017 summer season. Deadline for applications is 12 o’clock noon on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. For more information visit www.mississippimills.ca/en/townhall/employment.
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
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
*** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY *** FIRE DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST $15.23-18.73/hour – 24 hours/week (1 year contract) For a detailed job description visit our web site at mississippimills.ca. Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the Fire Chief no later than 12 o’clock noon on Thursday, February 23, 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. 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.
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.
TENDER 17-09 FOR ONE (1) NEW OR DEMO VALVE MAINTENANCE TRAILER Sealed Tenders on forms supplied by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Roads and Public Works Department will be received by the CAO, at the Municipal Office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte until 1:30 pm local time, on February 17th, 2017 for the “Municipality of Mississippi Mills – Invitation to Tender for One (1) new or demo valve maintenance trailer – Tender 17-09”. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipal Office building immediately following the tender closing. To obtain a copy of the tender email chartwick@mississippimills.ca requesting a copy.
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS TENDER for the REHABILITATION OF THE NUGENT BRIDGE CONTRACT NO. 15087 SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received at the Offices of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Roads and Public Works Department, at 3131 Old Perth Road, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 no later than 1:30 pm local time, Friday, February 24th, 2017, for the Rehabilitation of the Nugent Bridge. Tenders will be opened in public at the Municipality’s Offices immediately following closing time on Friday, February 24th, 2017. The general scope of work includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the replacement of the existing concrete deck and steel truss system with new steel girders and steel diaphragms complete with a reinforced concrete deck, new bearings, new expansion joint assemblies, installation of thrie beam barrier on bridge deck, removal and reconstruction of upper sections of ballast walls and retaining walls, installation of new helical piles and concrete pile cap, waterproofing and paving over bridge deck, partial depth concrete removals on abutment, and retaining walls, replacement of approach guiderail, and paving on approaches. Complete tender documents (electronic .pdf version, free of charge) will be available on Monday, January 30, 2017 from HP Engineering Inc., 2039 Robertson Road, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8R2 and will be sent via email upon request. Hard copies of the documents will also be available upon request and on payment of a non-refundable cost of $60.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to HP Engineering Inc. A certified cheque, bank draft or bid bond not less than the amount specified in the Tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 100% Performance Bond and 50% Materials and Labour Payment Bond upon execution of the Contract agreement. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. For further information, the Project Manager can be contacted as follows: Mr. Tashi Dwivedi, P.Eng. HP Engineering Inc. 400-2039 Robertson Road Ottawa, Ontario K2H 8R2 Telephone: (613) 695-3737 • Fax: (613) 680-3636 • Email: tashi.dwivedi@hpengineering.ca
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.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING - CP RAIL TRAILS The County of Lanark’s current intent is to develop the Lands owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway Company as a recreational trail in partnership with municipalities. There will be a Public Meeting at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge St., Almonte, ON on Thursday, February 16, 2017 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. The public is invited to provide comments on this project at this time. County staff will be available to meet, speak, and answer questions on-on-one with residents.
Connected to Your Community - A/CP18 - Thursday, February 9, 2017
Pakenham Frost Festival winter fun concludes for another year The Pakenham Frost Festival is over for another year and although a generous prize, donated from the Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm was offered to the person who guessed that the festival has been running since 1974, that doesn't tell the whole story. An unofficial story is that a winter festival has been running in Pakenham for almost 70 years. A mini 'Peek at the Past' display, once again curated by Margie Argue and Bonnie MacFarlane, was on display Friday, Jan. 27, in the upper hall of the Stewart Community Centre during the Fish 'n Chips dinner. People could be seen pouring over pictures and scrapbooks while waiting for the appreciation ceremonies and the hockey game to begin. The Burn Your Bra for Bev organizers were given a huge round of applause when they were honoured at centre ice before the traditional CCHL2 hockey game between the Arnprior Packers and Ottawa West Golden Knights. "O Canada" sung by the children's choir of Zion United Church Cedar Hill was followed by a tribute to the women who put Pakenham on the map for hundreds of Ottawa Valley women over a 12-year period and helped to raise more than $500,000 for charity, research and health support networks. Saturday evening's Pub Night with comedian Casey Corbin from Arnprior, fresh off of his NAC opening stint for Gerry Dee, heckled the crowd with his recollections of skiing on Mount Pakenham and supporting the Arnprior District High School Redmen versus the Almonte Thunderbolts football teams.
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The Ryans were enjoyed by everyone starting the evening with a little country, folk and Irish tunes and ending the evening with hardcore dance music that kept the place hopping until the lights went up and the Barr Bus Lines shuttle took the revelers home. We're still waiting to hear if the Concession 12 crowd kept up the singing as they'd done on the previous Friday. No word was heard about the camaraderie and hi-jinx of the passengers on the golf course, Barr Side Road and Cedar Hill run. The highlight of the Saturday Night Pub Night was the Bake Auction - which always includes other fabulous food items. No one wanted to go home emptyhanded and the crowd was desperate to contribute. Such was the excitement that when it was suggested to the infamous auctioneer, John O'Neill, that he donate his checked Red Blacks-like shirt, he pulled it off his back and rounded up $65 for the cause. Luckily John had also worn a sweater to the event but it sure left the pub goers with a satisfied sight to see him ramp up the bidding. The Pakenham Frost Festival demonstrated once again that it can be a little infectious. The event provides something for all ages to ensure that the mid-winter blues are always interrupted to visit with friends and neighbours at the Pakenham Frost Festival, regardless of the number of years it's been running.
The Burn Your Bra for Bev organizers dropped the puck during the Jr B hockey game between the Arnprior Packers and Ottawa West Golden Knights Jan. 27 at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham. The group was recognized by the Pakenham Frost Festival for their contributions to the community with the annual event, which concluded last year after 12 years. From left: Darlene Ryan, Cindy Sue Potter, Kathryn Wood Submitted by Doris Rankin, PakenPinel, Karen Killeen Leonard, Grace Argue Badham and Jody Watt-Gleeson. Missing are Kristy Wood-Giles, ham Frost Festival Kim Schultz and Cheryl Hunt.
www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows: Monday, February 13th, 2017 Wednesday, February 15th, 2017 Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 Tuesday, February 21st, 2017 Thursday, February 23rd, 2017
7:00 PM 7:00 PM 1:30 PM Immed. Following 1:00 PM
Planning Recreation Finance Public Works Heritage Committee
Councillor Faye Campbell Reeve Richard Kidd Deputy-Reeve Sharon Mousseau Councillor Brian Dowdall Reeve Richard Kidd
BECKWITH CROSS COUNTRY SKI CLUB ~ MOONLIGHT CROSS COUNTRY SKI Saturday, February 11th, 2017 • 7:00 P.M. Goodwood Marsh Nature Trail Beckwith Park ~ 1319 9th Line Beckwith For more information, please contact the Beckwith Township Recreation Department at 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
FAMILY DAY
Please be advised that the Municipal Office will be closed on Monday February 20th, 2017 for Family Day.
Change of Address
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A visitor to the Pakenham Frost Festival’s Fish ‘n Chips dinner Jan. 27 at the Stewart Community Centre, peruses the Peek at the Past display. The display, which featured materials from Pakenham’s history, was organized by Margie Argue and Bonnie MacFarlane.
Beckwith Township forwards all mail to the last known address provided by the owner. It is the responsibility of the property owner to provide the Township with any change to their mailing address. Owners can call in their change of address, but must follow-up with written confirmation either by fax, mail or in person. The Township will not be held responsible for mail not delivered in a timely manner due to changes in addresses not provided by the property owner.
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Connected to Your Community - A/CP19 - Thursday, February 9, 2017
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The United Way of Lanark County’s annual Toy and Collectible Show was held at the Almonte Civitan Club hall on Feb. 4. Clockwise from top left: Orleans resident Alexander Poirier, owner of the Eerie Express, watches his model train race another down the dual tracks at the stall of the Mississippi Valley Associated Railroaders; Stanleyville resident Andrew Noonan uses one of his monster trucks to roar over one of his dad John’s (in background) model tractor; Wyatt Service plays with some of the toy trucks he bought; and Carol Matthew holds a pop-up book that has become a collector’s item.
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LUNCH
From page A/CP15
has about eight members. The groups rotate Tuesdays. “The team leaders contact their people and tell them it is their week,” Nel said. “However, three people go each week, including myself. “I have no problem getting vol-
TELL SOMEONE!
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Dianne Nel has been the Hungry Lunch Cafe’s co-ordinator for seven of its 10 years. Pat Schoular was in charge for the first three years. Nel is seen with Carleton Place Mayor Louis Antonakos during the cafe’s 10th anniversary celebration on Dec. 20. This is a great opportunity to brag. Tell someone what you’re doing to make the world a better place. Support the cause. Encourage them to get involved too!
unteers,” she added. “They just keep coming back.” Volunteers arrive between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. After getting everything prepared, lunch is served at 12 p.m. “By the time we clean up, we are
usually done around 1 or 1:30 p.m.,” Nel said. “Youth from a local program come in and have lunch and then help put the table and chairs away.” The only Tuesday the cafe does not operate is the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. “I would like to thank the restaurants, volunteers and churches for offering continual support,” Nel said. “Especially the restaurants.” “I do not think they get enough accolades,” she noted. “There is no sign in their window indicating they support the Hungry Lunch Cafe;.” With food costs rising significantly and donor contributions down, the program must go out and canvass. “The economy seems to be hitting everybody hard,” Nel stated. The Hungry Lunch Cafe holds Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter meals. “I always invite council to come and join us at our Christmas lunch,” Nel said. “Because they help sponsor us, it is nice for them to come and see where their money is going.” The people who dreamed up the Hungry Lunch Cafe may not have thought it would go for a decade; however, “it is certainly filling a need in Carleton Place,” the co-ordinator added. For more information about the Hungry Lunch Cafe or to make a donation (restaurants or individuals), contact Nel at 613-253-5436 or dnel@ rogers.com.
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Willow Sound Records brealieves in Carleton Place’s Brea Lawrenson, left, signing the country music singer and songwriter in January. Located in Russell, Willow Sound Records is an independent label that focuses on empowering its artists through the development cycle of creating, capturing and connecting their music with the world. Tara Shannon of Willow Sound Records is seen with Lawrenson.
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Connected to Your Community - A/CP22 - Thursday, February 9, 2017
Folkus concert series heats up winter in Almonte Music fans, listen up! The folkus in concert series is back at Almonte Old Town Hall this winter. The series began back in January 2002 with a three-concert engagement and due to popular demand, is now in its second decade. All concerts are held within the Almonte Old Town Hall, constructed in 1884, in the Ron Caron Auditorium, which offers rich acoustics. This year's folkus kicked off Jan. 21 with Canadian singer-songwriter Garnet Rogers, who has 14 albums under his belt. He is known for his nimble guitar work and storytelling and is also touring with his new book, Night Drive Home, released in 2016. Next up will be the bluesy Coco Love Alcorn on Feb. 25. Summoning up images of Nina Simone and Sade, audience members can expect a mix of songs about protest, love and even bicycles. Opening for her will be Wakefield singer-songwriter Chris Photo courtesy www.cocolovealcorn.com MacLean. Almonte's own The Ragged Flow- Blues singer Coco Love Alcorn will play the folkus in concert series Feb. ers take to the old town hall stage on 25 at Almonte Old Town Hall. Since 2002, the series has been bringing March 25. George Birchall is jumping musical talent to the area.
in with original band members Steve Reside, Ian Douglas, Rob Riendeau and Nathan Sloniowski, who will showcase their flower child roots with psychedelic folk-rock. They have released two studio albums and one live and are set to go back into the studio this year. Former Almonte resident Claire Hunter will open for The Ragged Flowers. Based in Toronto, she has finished her first EP and plays regularly throughout the southern Ontario music circuit. The final concert of this year's series welcomes Scott Merritt to town April 22. Not only a musician, but Merritt has also produced several albums, including those by Fred Eaglesmith, Garnet Rogers, Fearing and White, Tannis Slimmon and Ian Tamblyn. He recently began touring again, showcasing his thoughtful compositions, guitar work and rich vocals. Shawville's Ursula Schultz opens for Merritt, who brings along with her much Ottawa Valley fiddle tradition. She will highlight popular songs
as well as some of her own compositions during her performance. Schultz is also a member of indie band, Bitterly Healed. Tickets can be purchased online at www.folkusalmonte.com or at Mill Street Books in Almonte. A series pass is $90, single adult tickets are $30 and a student ticket for an individual concert is $15.
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Family Day Almonte’s own flower children, The Ragged Flowers, above, hit the folkus stage March 25. Left: Musician and producer Scott Merritt closes out the folkus series for 2017 on April 22 Photo courtesy www.theraggedflowers.com
Invites You and Your Family to
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skates!
Community Free Skate
Monday February 20, 2017
12:30pm to 2:20pm 75 Neelin Street Carleton Place Arena
Bring a non perishable food item to be entered into a draw for: Sens, 67’s and CP Canadians tickets
For more information call Royal Lepage Team Carleton Place office 613-253-3300
Connected to Your Community - A/CP23 - Thursday, February 9, 2017
Connected to Your Community - A/CP24 - Thursday, February 9, 2017