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www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeTing daTes are as follows: Monday, April 8th, 2019 Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 Tuesday, April 16th, 2019

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aPPliCaTions for The following PosiTion are inViTed CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL / BUILDING INSPECTOR / BY-LAW OFFICER Reporting directly to the Clerk Administrator, the CBO will carry out the statutory duties of the position. The successful candidate will administer and enforce the provisions of the Building Code Act, the Ontario Building Code (OBC), and the municipal Building By-law; review applications, issue permits; conduct site inspections, issue orders, maintain accurate records, investigate and enforce applicable legislation and specified by-laws. The full job description is available at www.twp.beckwith.on.ca QUALIFICATIONS: • All or at least some of the following Ministry courses (Legal-CBO, Plumbing-all buildings, HVAC-house, Small Buildings, etc) • 2 year college diploma in engineering technologies (or similar field) or comparable work experience • Demonstrated working knowledge of the OBC and other applicable laws/by-laws • Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans • Valid Ontario Drivers Licence • Good computer and record management skills • Certified Building Code Official (CBCO) preferred; the municipality may consider training opportunities The ideal candidate will have the ability to deal effectively with the general public, contractors, and construction industry professionals. This position could also include Bylaw enforcement responsibilities depending on the applicant’s experience and qualifications. The salary range for this position is $54,800.04 to $67,101.94 up to a 40 hour work week and a competitive benefit package is available. The deadline to receive written applications is Friday, April 26th, 2019 at 12:00 noon. Cassandra McGregor, Clerk Administrator Township of Beckwith 1702 9th Line Beckwith Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 613.257.1539 cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used only for employment purposes.

fire rUles and regUlaTions Reminder that you need a fire permit for big brush burns only not camp fires (they are required from April 1st – October 31st). You can pick up your permit at the Municipal Office during their business hours. Permits for Saturday burning can be picked up on the Friday before. The permits are only good for the day of issue. Remember that you are still responsible for your fire even though you have a permit, so don’t burn in windy conditions.

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the raffle, when our volunteers at the door turned around to assist the winners ... the prizes were right behind them." "It was darker than normal with the theme, but the bar and entrance did have lights," she noted. Occomore notified police about the theft on March 31. The mission of Hometown Hearts is to be an emergency relief group, supporting people in times of great need, and the Carleton Place-based group wants to bring positive energy and fun to the town and a whole new vibe to the surrounding area. "I am so angry and upset," Occomore said. "I still cannot believe it." She continued: "It really is heartbreaking to think someone would be able to do something like this. It started out to be an amazing and fun night, doing good and helping people, but it ended in disaster." Hometown Hearts apologized to everyone who attended the Stoplight Party and donated toward the cause. Proceeds from the event were being directed to Hometown Hearts' PTSD fund, which helps local first responders and military personnel dealing with the mental health condition. PTSD is typically triggered by a shocking, frightening or dangerous event - either by experiencing it or witnessing it. Because of the duties associated with their job, firefighters, police officers, paramedics, correctional workers, nurses, emergency dispatchers, enlisted people and veter-

ans most often suffer PTSD. Hometown Hearts works to send as many people as it can to Project Trauma Support, a program addressing PTSD and operational stress injury. Project Trauma Support is a retreat and healing place for those in need. It is located just outside Perth. "It is a chance to give back to those who are there for us in our greatest time of need," Occomore said. "We are all pretty defeated this morning," Hometown Hearts member Shannon O'Neill told this newspaper. O'Neill did not attend Saturday's event, but "after doing a lot of work behind the scenes, I am just devastated," she said. The fundraiser had a smaller crowd, but the group was making money, hoping to be up $1,000plus. "It takes a lot of time and money to pull off a fundraiser," Occomore said. "Now, because of some individual we will be lucky if do not owe money at the end of this." Outpouring of support However, immediately after the theft became public, people and businesses wanting to help contacted Hometown Hearts. Rental Village in Carleton Place offered to match donations up to $1,000, and The Beckwith Butcher donated toward the event's bar costs to help offset some of the

loss. "Special thanks to our volunteer bar crew, Graham Glover, Tanya Armstrong and Rachel Armstrong, for their time and donating their tips when they found out ... thanks to all of you," Hometown Hearts member Rob Carpenter wrote on Facebook. "That is what real community is about." A number of residents sent an email money transfer to Hometown Hearts. "I am in tears," Occomore said. After hearing about the outpouring of support from the community, O'Neill commented, "My heart feels full." To the individual who took the money, Occomore said the following: "We do not understand how you can think this was OK. How do you justify what you did? Maybe you needed it really bad, but it still does not give you the right to steal from others who needed it too. We want you to know and understand the effects of your actions on others ... what you did was not right. If you needed the money badly, you could have reached out to us ... we may have been able to help you." Lanark County OPP is asking anyone with information to call 1-888310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). For more information, visit the Hometown Hearts Facebook page or email info@hometownhearts.ca.

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Ashley Kulp/Metroland New Mississippi Mills Deputy Mayor Rickey Minnille takes his oath of office as acting clerk Jeanne Harfield looks on during a special March 28 council meeting at Almonte Old Town Hall. Minnille was appointed to the position by council at the meeting and will fill the seat vacated by the late Deputy Mayor John Levi, who passed away Jan. 13.

MINNILLE APPOINTED NEW DEPUTY MAYOR OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com In the end, the appointment of selecting Mississippi Mills' new deputy mayor, Rickey Minnille, came down to drawing a name out of a basket. After two rounds of voting and a 3-3 tie between former councillors Minnille and Paul Watters, act-

ing clerk Jeanne Harfield reached into a basket and emerged with Minnille's name. The announcement was met with cheers and applause from the audience during the special council session March 28 at Almonte Old Town Hall. "I don't know what to say," Minnille remarked upon hearing his name called. "I'd just like to say

thank you everybody for coming out tonight. I appreciate people's thoughts and for giving everybody a fair chance. I'll do the best I can and work with council and the mayor and staff and hopefully we'll get on with business." After council passed a bylaw to formally appoint See MINNILLE, page 9

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Municipal Matters • April 4th, 2019

Meetings of CounCil Tuesday, April 9th, 2019 7:00 p.m Council Followed by: Committee of the Whole

BARE ROOT TREE PLANTING PROGRAM In efforts to ensure the Town of Carleton Place’s tree population is maintained and enhanced for years to come, we are making trees available to Town of Carleton Place residents at a subsidized rate. For $20.00 (taxes included) a tree of 25mm (1 inch) in thickness and 6’to 8’ in height will be made available. Species available are: Large Trees Autumn Blaze Maple Red Oak Hackberry

Smaller Trees Honey Locust Showy Mountain Ash Flowering Crabapple (Edible) MacIntosh Apple

Prior to selecting your tree please consider the proposed location for the tree. Please ensure it will have sufficient space and is size for the location in years to come. Vouchers for trees will be available for collection at one information session that will be held at the Arena (75 Neelin Street): Wednesday May 1st start time is 7:00 p.m. Because these trees are subsidized anyone who has their name on a tree list must attend (or have previously attended) the information session to be eligible for a tree voucher. Residents must call prior to the session in order to be placed on a list for a tree. Call 257-2253 to have your name placed on the list or leave a message providing your name, address, telephone number and tree desired and your name will be placed on the list. There are a limited number of trees available. Trees will be provided on a first come first served basis and a limit of 2 trees per household. These trees are available ONLY to taxpayers of the Town of Carleton Place and must be planted within Town limits. Information sessions are open to the public for general information regarding tree planting and maintenance.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTuNITY The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual for the full-time position of Building Permits Clerk. A detailed job description can be found on the Town’s website at: www.carletonplace.ca/employmentopportunities Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 11:00 AM Thursday, April 11, 2019 quoting“Building Permits Clerk”, Attention Human Resources by:

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Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170 We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTuNITY The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual for Building Inspector/Plans Examiner – Contract 6 months. A detailed job description for this position can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 11:00 AM Thursday, April 11, 2019 quoting“Building Inspector/Plans Examiner – Contract”, Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8

Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.

notiCe of APPliCAtion foR APPRoVAl to eXPRoPRiAte lAnD Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E.26. IN THE MATTER OF an application by the Town of Carleton Place for approval to expropriate an easement in lands described in Schedule“A”attached hereto for the purposes of storm water management and drainage, including the construction, use, maintenance, repair and replacement of all swales, ditches, catch basins, pipes, conduits, habitat improvements and other works, infrastructure and appurtenances ancillary thereto.The drawings referred to in Schedule “A” forming part of this Notice are available for viewing during regular business hours at the Town Hall, Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an application has been made for approval to expropriate an easement in lands described in Schedule“A”attached hereto. Any owner of lands in respect of which notice is given who desires an inquiry into whether the taking of an easement in such land is fair, sound and reasonably necessary in the achievement of the objectives of the expropriating authority shall so notify the approving authority in writing, (a) in the case of a registered owner, served personally or by registered mail within thirty (30) days after the registered owner is served with the notice, or, when the registered owner is served by publication, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice; (b) in the case of an owner who is not a registered owner, within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the notice. The approving authority is: Dated at Carleton Place this 13th day of March, 2019. The approving authority is: The expropriating authority is: The Council of the Town of Carleton Place Town of Carleton Place 175 Bridge Street, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V8 Carleton Place, ON, K7C 2V8 TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE Diane Smithson Doug Black Chief Administrative Officer Mayor Schedule“A” Description of Lands Those lands in the Town of Carleton Place described as follows: A permanent easement in the following lands: 1. Part of PIN 05113-0546 (LT), PT LT 17 CON 11 BECKWITH PT 4; BECKWITH TOWNSHIP, designated as Part 6 on the drawing prepared by Fairhall Moffatt & Woodland, drawing Reference No. 231 – 11 BECKWITH; and 2. Part of PIN 05113-0567 (LT), PT LT 18 CON 11 BECKWITH, BECKWITH TOWNSHIP, designated as Part 8 on the drawing prepared by Fairhall Moffatt & Woodland, drawing Reference No. 231 – 11 BECKWITH.

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MAPLE RUN TOUR SET FOR APRIL 6-7 Visitors to the 2019 Pakenham Maple Run Tour on the weekend of April 6 and 7 will discover the largest showcase ever of participants and locations to wander, experience and indulge. Wander up to Pakenham, just a short drive from Ottawa via Highway 417 or from Carleton Place on Highway 29. Experience inspiring art, craft, food, drink and heritage locations. Meet the artists who have created their work and find out what feeds their passion; indulge your tastebuds in locally-produced food and beverages. The Maple Run Tour website at www.mapleruntour.com gives detailed descriptions of all 33 participants, 10 tour venues, food stops, demonstrations, special events - and a map with locations taking you through Pakenham and surrounding area. Brochures with tour information can be picked up at the Pakenham General Store (right in the heart of the village), or drop by at any tour stop displaying the green maple leaf logo. There are returning favourites and several new artists to this year's tour who present a wide variety of artistic expressions. Brighten up your home both inside and out with award winning pottery, pewter ware, textile and paper artistry, artistic blacksmithing, fine woodwork, unique birdhouses, photography and miniature quilts. Treat your body and soul with luscious soaps, natural skin care and coconut wax candles. Tempt your tastebuds with flavoured honey, jams, fudges, sauces and sweet breads, solar-roasted coffee, craft beers, hard apple ciders and a pink food truck serving up a gourmet lunch menu. Add to your spring wardrobe with custom clothing, felting, weaving and unique jewelry designs. Read along with an award-winning children's book author, and also visit the fiery spectacle of the daily glass-blowing demonstrations and other glass art forms. All this adds to the excitement of the 2019 Maple Run Tour. Leave time in your day for Lanark County's maple syrup celebration, Maple Weekend (www.mapleweekend.ca), andplan a visit to Fulton's Pancake House and Sugar Bush (www.fultons.ca); try out thelocal restaurants and bakeries, many who have maple-inspired food items for this annual spring celebration. See TOUR, page 15

CARLETON PLACE COULD WIN LOTTERY WITH ICIP FUNDING APPLICATION TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com When one door closes, another opens. The Town of Carleton Place applied for $882,000 in government funding for Central Bridge in August 2018 - by way of the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF), the topup program. Central Bridge, which crosses the Mississippi River on Bridge Street near the town hall, needs to be replaced within one to five

years, and the total cost of the project is approximately $7.7 million. This would be a huge hit on the municipality's finances. "We have been waiting and waiting for a response back from the government regarding our application," chief administrative officer (CAO) Diane Smithson noted during the March 26 committee of the whole meeting. Mid-March, the province announced the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) - $30

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The provincial government took advantage of the recent March break to announce its new 'vision' for education in the province. While some of the changes are long overdue, others could make for troubling times in our classrooms. It appears a great deal of extra duties will be dumped on teachers as the government tries to find new ways to save money. Certainly, the Conservatives are justified in trying to whittle down our debt, but pulling back needed supports that help ensure all students realize their potential isn't the most learned way to do it. And while it may save money now, it will inevitably cost us more down the road. But first the good news. The new vision does address the decline in mathematics comprehension. With all the newfangled gadgets that can compute just about anything, it's tempting to ignore math. But somebody has to understand how to make those gadgets. Besides, math is still important in everyday life. Students should know enough to properly look after their own finances (no wonder personal debt is on the upswing if young 'uns can't add) and realize when they are being ripped off. The renewed emphasis on skilled trades in the curriculum is also helpful. Businesses have been sounding the alarm for at least a decade about the shortage of tradespeople. What won't help improve the education system is the increase in class sizes. Now a modest boost by itself might be defendable. But when substantial increases are imposed along with a reduction in classroom supports and a downloading of expanded responsibilities, it's a recipe for disaster. It's apparent changes to the provincial autism support program are going to affect schools. With changes on April 1, any training promised will be too little, too late. The class size increases also disproportionately penalize rural boards that have both town and country schools. As teacher reps explain, class sizes in town balloon to compensate for smaller classes in out-of-the-way hamlet schools. The provincial government has promised it will continue to consult with stakeholders on education changes. So let your MPPs know the math, skilled trades and financial literacy initiatives are commendable. But please ask them to rethink the class size changes, particularly if they insist on cutting back classroom supports and stubbornly refuse to rethink the autism support program. At the very least, make the formula flexible enough so rural boards aren't unfairly impacted.

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LETTERS & COMMENTARY READER: MP, MPP SAY A LOT ABOUT RIDING’S VOTERS Dear Editor: We have two elected representatives from the Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston area, Randy Hillier as our MPP and Scott Reid as our federal MP. Both have a history of questionable behaviour. Mr. Reid, an elected MP 50 kilometres from Parliament Hill, was forced to sit in the corner by former Prime Minister Stephen Harper for years because of his evident antiFrench, anti-bilingual attitude. He didn’t get much done for the people of his riding while doing his time in the corner out of reach of the parliamentary microphone. Now we have our MPP Mr. Hillier kicked out of the Conservative caucus, for questionable behavior and placed in a soundproof office. He is not going to be heard nor will he be able to access the tools as easily to do his job for the electors. I think this says as

much about the voters in this riding as it does about the characters we elect.

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LAZINESS OF SHOPPERS IRKS RESIDENT Dear Editor: I am beyond disgusted and disappointed with the degree of pure laziness I see each and every day. When at Walmart I see shopping carts pushed up into snow banks when the proper place to return them to is only a few feet away or left in parking spots blocking others to park there. The energy it takes to forcefully push a shopping cart into a pile of snow rather than return it to a designated area takes strenuous physical effort and a huge degree of pure laziness. When I see this I think of what kind of example are you setting for generations in your family that follow behind you, not a good one. Were you really raised like this? Another pet peeve is in the ladies washroom, so many of the

toilets have not been flushed. Again how much would it hurt to just press down on the handle and flush what you have left behind for the next person using this area? The laziness I see in more than these two examples infuriates me and don’t forget the workers who have to pull your shopping cart out of the snow. Give them a little thought and think of others. These lazy people who do the above, have no respect or concern for the person following. What kind of people are teaching others not to care? We truly are becoming a society of people who are immune to thinking of the next person. In closing I do hope to see a little more effort on your part in both of the above areas and more. A little thoughtfulness and consideration goes a long way and cost nothing, try to show some. Those who are guilty of doing this know who you are. Time to change for the better is now.

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Minnille to the position, which was vacated upon the death of the late Deputy Mayor John Levi on Jan. 13, Minnille took the oath of office from Harfield. He was welcomed to his seat around the council table by Mayor Christa Lowry. A self-described "bluecollar guy," Minnille is a self-employed contractor who's no stranger to municipal politics. He served three terms as a councillor with Mississippi Mills, elected in 2003, 2006 and again in 2010. He was also one of 11 candidates who vied for late Almonte ward Coun. Bernard Cameron's seat in 2016 when council chose to go with an appointment process. Minnille had the next highest number of votes (1,013) in the 2014 election. During the interview phase of the deputy mayor appointment process March 25, Minnille indicated he'd like to see updates with the municipality's Community Official Plan "on the table" so contentious issues can be rectified. His long-term vision includes better strategies for planning, infrastructure, heritage and fiscal policy. "Also, we need to strategically hire executive positions so they can provide appropriate information so we (council) can make

timely decisions," he stated. "It's very important and I think it's maybe been missed with the last couple of major appointments." Upon speaking to this newspaper after the appointment, Minnille noted he had originally planned to make a bid for the job in the Oct. 22, 2018 election. " ... I didn't want to load the field up, so I just let other people go ahead and do it," he stated. "I've had my four years' break, I'm refreshed and ready to go." Noting he's ready for long meetings and excited about serving the municipality as a Lanark County council representative alongside Lowry, Minnille hoped his experience will serve the young Mississippi Mills council well. "Right away, I'd like to see council be a little more comfortable in their meetings. I want to get everybody around the table to be comfortable, not like they're being spied on," he said. "When people are more relaxed, they do better work. They're not under the gun, they're not under pressure and they feel their heads are clear and they can make better decisions."

Voting process The meeting got underway with the first round of voting, the process of which Lowry said she'd received many emails. During the first round,

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each council member selected three candidates. The results were as follows: Coun. Cynthia Guerard - Rickey Minnille, Steve Maynard, Paul Watters Coun. John Dalgity - David Hinks, Rickey Minnille, Paul Watters Coun. Denzil Ferguson - Rickey Minnille, Jane Torrance, Paul Watters Coun. Bev Holmes - David Hinks, Rickey Minnille, Paul Watters Coun. Jan Maydan - David Hinks, Steve Maynard, Paul Watters Mayor Christa Lowry Rickey Minnille, Jane Torrance, Philip Wood With Minnille and Waters tied with five votes each and Hinks receiving three nominations, those candidates moved on to the second round of voting. This time, council members chose one candidate out of the remaining three options. That resulted in three votes for Watters from Dalgity, Maydan and Holmes; and three for Minnille from Guerard, Ferguson and Lowry. "So in this case, we have a tie, therefore in the event of a tie in the final round, the clerk will place both names of the candidates into a container and I will pull a name out. The name that I pull out is our new deputy mayor," Harfield explained, to gasps and laughter from the gallery.

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ALMONTE IN CONCERT SEASON FINALE APRIL 13 Almonte in Concert brings Passion and Fury, Cheng2 Duo, to Almonte Old Town Hall on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available online at www.almonteinconcert.com or Mill Street Books, 52 Mill Street, Almonte.

The phenomenal brother-and-sister duo of Bryan (cello) and Silvie (piano) Cheng venture into the extremes of emotion with music by their favourite Romantic composers. The first part of their journey will take us to the soulful sound

world of Russia: the contrasting melodies and mercurial virtuosity of Tchaikovsky's Pezzo capriccios and the pain, tragedy, beauty, and finesse of Shostakovich's Cello Sonata. Poulenc's Sonata for Cello and Piano is moving and tender,

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while Sarasate's Zigeunerweisen introduces a stirring gypsy element. Experience the extremes of emotion with music by Tchaikovsky, Shostakovich, Poulenc and Sarasate it is sure to sweep you off your feet. Submitted by Penny Skelton, Almonte in Concert

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Almonte in Concert /Photo The brother-sister musical team, Bryan, left, and Silvie, known as Cheng2 Duo, will close out the 2018-2019 season of Almonte in Concert April 13.

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CARLETON PLACE EXPLORES ANTI-IDLING BYLAW TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com The Carleton Place Environment Advisory Committee (CPEAC) has a clean, green message: Turn off your engine. "We cannot allow personal comfort, allowing our vehicles to idle, be more important than the respiratory health of our residents," CPEAC member Tracy Kwissa said. Kwissa and committee chair Bill Slade attended the committee of the whole meeting in Carleton Place on March 26, asking council to work with the CPEAC to create an anti-idling bylaw. "Everyday, more than 90 per cent of the world's children breathe toxic air, and Carleton Place is not

exempt from this truth," Kwissa stated. She added: "Yes, we live in a rural community with green space and mature trees, but we also live in a growing community where people drive their cars to get around because we do not have public transit, adequate bike lanes or enough sidewalks." Since the CPEAC's inception, it was the first time the group appeared in council chambers as a delegation. "We border on a major four-lane highway where the traffic gets heavier by the year, with more large vehicles for construction and for transporting goods," Kwissa noted. She explained children are predominantly susceptible to the effects of air

pollution because they breathe more rapidly than adults, absorbing more pollutants. Too, they live closer to the ground, which is where some pollutants reach their peak concentrations. According to Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general at the World Health Organization (WHO), "polluted air is poisoning millions of children around the world and ruining their lives." He called it "inexcusable." "Air pollution impacts their development and cognitive ability, leading to lower cognitive test outcomes, negatively affecting mental and motor development," Kwissa stressed. "Children who have been exposed to high

Tara Gesner/Metroland Carleton Place Environmental Advisory Committee chair Bill Slade and member Tracy Kwissa, pictured, attended the local committee of the whole meeting on March 26, asking council to work with their group to create an anti-idling bylaw. levels of air pollution are at risk of compromised lung function, asthma and cancer."

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TRADE WITH HER FRIEND JOYCE MADE SENSE AT THE TIME BARN KITTEN SOON RETURNED WHERE IT CAME FROM, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

It certainly seemed like a good idea - it would take some planning, but my little friend Joyce said that she was sure it would all work out. The snow was gone, but there was still a bit of a nip in the air the Saturday we decided to put our plan into action. Joyce lived closer to the Northcote School than I did; in a brick house, with a real flush toilet! And real toilet paper ... not the old Eaton's catalogue that hung in our

outhouse. Now, Joyce had something else that I loved with a passion: she had a wooden pencil box! While most of us carried our pencils and eraser in a drawstring bag, made from the same navy and white-striped material used on our pillows and feather mattresses, Joyce had this wonderful pencil box that you opened with your thumbnail. Then the top part could swivel, and show a second portion below the first. Joyce knew I loved that wood pencil box. I couldn't remember how the subject came up, but one day at recess we were talking about all the new kittens we had in the barn. And in the barn, they stayed! I lost count of how many we had. Mother would never allow an animal in the house. Even our old collie dog Sport was fed in the summer kitchen and slept on a

mound of hay in the cow byre at night. Joyce said the only cat they had on the farm was a mouser that got in the house only when her mother saw a mouse. She would dearly love a kitten to call her own one that could sleep on her bed at night, and be rocked in the rocking chair by the window in the kitchen. So a deal was made between Joyce and me: she'd swap her pencil box for one of the kittens from our barn. I couldn't believe my good fortune. We decided that the trade would take place on the Northcote Side Road that Saturday; I'd walk out the lane with one of the many kittens from the barn, and Joyce would meet me somewhere near Briscoe's General Store with the pencil box. I grabbed one of the kittens scurrying around the barn, and headed out the

lane. Because we had so many cats, I never did feel a real attachment to any of them - and I knew that this kitten would have a good home with Joyce, whose family was so much richer than ours. It would probably be eating off a real china plate too, I thought. Joyce and I met just before Briscoe's General Store. She had wrapped the pencil box in a piece of the Renfrew Mercury, and the swap was made. I ran all the way back to the lane, and couldn't wait to show everyone the great deal I had just made. Joyce, who had less road to cover, would have made it home with the kitten before I got home with the pencil box. Mother was on the phone when I went in the kitchen, and she certainly didn't seem too happy. "I understand completely," she said at least three times. And

then, "yes, of course, right away." "You can march right back out the lane, young lady," she said, glaring at me and the now-unwrapped pencil box. "Joyce will meet you at Briscoe's." When we met up, Joyce said, "Mother hates cats. And she said that pencil box was hers when she went to school, and there was no way it was going to be traded for a barn cat." I took the kitten, Joyce took the pencil box, and we went our separate ways. Back went my pencils in the drawstring bag, back went the kitten into the

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barn, and on Monday morning, there was Joyce at the Northcote School with the wood pencil box that was mine for less than an hour. 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. Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. 'Mary Cook's Memories' appears as a regular column.

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SCHOOL BOARDS BRACE FOR CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL AUTISM PROGRAM EVELYN HARFORD ehar ford@metroland.com School boards are bracing for the impact of the province's autism program overhaul. The changes could mean more students with autism will be heading to school sooner, which will increase the supports needed in the classroom. The Ford government has decided to shift the funding model for autism therapy to one where families receive money directly based on their child's age. The government has said this was needed to clear the list of 23,000 children waiting in line for government-funded therapy. There are children who have not yet joined the school system because they're involved in therapeutic intervention through intensive behaviour analysis. With changes to the program, some families may elect to join public schools sooner than they'd anticipated. "There's certainly going to be an impact on this board, as with all boards, but we're not exactly sure what impact that will be at this point," said John McAllister, chair

THE ISSUE: FORD GOVERNMENT MAKES CHANGES TO PROVINCIAL AUTISM PROGRAM LOCAL IMPACT: AREA SCHOOL BOARDS SAY THE CHANGES MAY MEAN MORE CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WILL BE COMING TO PUBLIC SCHOOL EARLIER, REQUIRING ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS of the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB). McAllister said he's concerned with the impact on schools, their operation and staff including teachers, educational assistants and support staff, in terms of training resources. Currently, there are about 300 students in elementary and about 120 in secondary in the UCDSB that

The Upper Canada District School Board office. have been diagnosed with autism. With the changes coming to the autism program to take effect April 1, these numbers are expected to increase. By how much? School boards don't yet have a clear idea. "This is new territory in that we will be experiencing ... greater numbers of students," said McAllister. "We have to manage expectations and manage our resources and we want to treat these young students to the best of our abilities and to the best of their needs." On March 11, Lisa Thompson,

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panding after-school programs. While McAllister said the government's willingness to help is a good sign, he said the $12,300 allocated per student, which is the same amount carved out is the same as is given to every other student, won't be sufficient. McAllister said the school board is already taxed financially trying to provide special education programming to students who need it. The increased number of children coming to school sooner, who are on the autism spectrum, could further exacerbate the financial strain, he said. "We're ... making a leap of faith from autistic behaviour therapy to teaching these kids in the classroom," McAllister said. "Our system is certainly already overburdened in special education. It points for the need for a review of the funding formula in general, now more so than ever." The Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) expressed that currently their board also has a number of See PARENTS, page 24

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Take some time to take advantage of the rare opportunity for a visit to St. Peter's Celestine Church, for a guided tour of its heritage architecture and ecclesiastical art on Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. (donations appreciated) . Take photos of the only surviving five-arched stone bridge in North America and the thunderous Mississippi River spring runoff. Check out the Pakenham General Store in its impressive preConfederation stone building, which has been the longest continuously running general store in North America since the 1840s. All the details about the Maple Tour weekend can be found at www.mapleruntour.com, and follow us on www.facebook.com/ MapleRunTour for updates and more. And after

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Municipal Matters | April 4th, 2019 UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, April 16, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, May 7, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 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 www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx

GarbaGE aNd rECyCLING COLLECTION Good Friday – April 19th & Easter Monday – April 22nd There will be NO CHANGES to the garbage and recycling collection during the week of April 15, 2019 and April 22, 2019.

QUOTE FOr VEHICLE KrOWN 2019 Sealed quotes on forms supplied by the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Roads and Public Works Department will be received by the Director of Roads and Public Works, at the Municipal Office located at 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte until 1:30 p.m. local time, on April 25, 2019 for the “Municipality of Mississippi Mills – Vehicle Krown 2019”. To obtain a copy of the quote form email chartwick@mississippimills.ca.

aPPLICaTIONS rEQUESTEd FOr FINaNCE & POLICy adVISOry COMMITTEE Get involved with your community! The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is looking for residents to apply for our municipal Finance and Policy Advisory Committee. For the application form and information about the committee please visit the municipal website at www.mississippimills.ca

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You can submit your application via e-mail, regular mail (addressed to the undersigned) or drop it off at the Municipal office. Thank you to all that apply! Jeanne Harfield, Acting Clerk 613-256-2064 ext. 225 jharfield@mississippimills.ca 3131 Old Perth Rd. Almonte, ON K0A 1A0

PaKENHaM rECrEaTION SOCCEr PrOGraM 2019 This program focuses on introducing kids to soccer and team sports. Our primary focus is having fun and promoting fitness as a lifestyle.

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Date: Wednesday April 10, 2019 Location: Stewart Community Centre – (Pakenham arena) Time: 6:00 p.m – 8:00 p.m Ages: 4-12 years Cost : $55.00/child or $130.00/family Season will run Monday’s from 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m from May 27 – July 29th, 2019. Season ending party on Sunday August 11th at 10:30 a.m For more information please contact Calvin Murphy Recreation Manager – 613-256-1077 Ext:24. We are looking for volunteer coaches this year and ask that everyone who registers consider helping out with this rewarding opportunity. A coaching workshop will be held Wednesday May 8th from 6:30 p.m – 7:30 p.m at the Pakenham arena (Upper Hall). Please sign up at registration.

EQUIPMENT rENTaL QUOTaTION FOr WINTEr SNOW rEMOVaL OPEraTIONS Almonte Ward/Pakenham Village 2019-2022 The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is seeking quotations for the provision of equipment rental for the snow removal operations in Almonte and Pakenham. All documents should be returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked and dated: Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Road Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Attn: Guy Bourgon, Director of Roads and Public Works “Equipment Rental Quotation For Winter Snow Removal Operations – 2019-2022” Consideration will not be given to the quote if received after Thursday, April 25 at 1:30 p.m. For further information please call Rod Cameron, Operations Manager at 613-256-2064 ext. 232. Quotation Document can be requested by sending an email to chartwick@mississippimills.ca.

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MISSISSIPPI MILLS babySITTING COUrSE Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th, 2019 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Almonte District High School Class Room: TBD Cost: $50.00 (MUST BE 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER) PLEASE CALL 613 256-1077 TO REGISTER

NOTICE OF PUbLIC INFOrMaTION CENTrE Almonte Downtown Core Infrastructure Renewal Detailed Design We have arranged for a Public Information Centre (PIC) to answer questions from the public and solicit comments regarding the detailed design of the Almonte Downtown Core Infrastructure Renewal Project. The PIC will take place from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 in the Auditorium of the Almonte Old Town Hall located at 14 Bridge Street. The Public Information Centre will feature information on display, and Municipal Staff and the Engineering Consultant, Jp2g, will be on hand to discuss the project and obtain your feedback. You are welcome to drop in at any time during the evening. Contact Us For more information or to provide your comments, please contact: Guy Bourgon, Director of Roads and Public Works, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 613256-2064 ext. 233, gbourgon@mississippimills.ca

TENdEr 19-03 PaVEMENT MarKING 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 1:30pm local time, on April 11th, 2019. WORKS SHALL INCLUDE: the supply and installation of various pavement and traffic control markings To receive a copy of the tender document please email chartwick@mississippimills.ca. For further information please contact: Rod Cameron, Operations Manager, Telephone: (613) 256-2064 x 232 or E-mail: rcameron@mississippimills.ca

HOPPING GOOD TIME TO BE HAD AT BUNNY RUN APRIL 20 TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com Spring has finally sprung, which means this year's Bunny Run is around the corner. Now in its 12th year, the free event returns to downtown Carleton Place on Saturday, April 20, happening between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. People First of Lanark County (PFLC) presents the Bunny Run. The organization's co-founder, Kory Earle, chairs it. PFLC is dedicated to advocating on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities. Earle is the current president of People First of Canada. New in 2019, the Bunny Run kicks off outside the Carleton Place Public Library, located 101 Beckwith St. "This has become a signature event," Earle told the Canadian Gazette. "It is

all about having fun ... hundreds of kids participate each year." A special clue sheet will help children uncover the downtown businesses participating in the Bunny Run. "It is always left up to the merchants to decide what they hand out, whether it is chocolate, stickers or something else," Earle said. "Right now, we have 25 businesses on board." He continued: "We are proud to promote the downtown core, and the businesses located within have so much to offer." Kids are reminded to bring bags or Easter buckets to collect their treats, and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to snap a picture of their children with the Easter Bunny. "He will be hopping around the area," Earle

said with a smile. "Elmo will also be in the neighbourhood." Entertainment is plentiful at the Bunny Run. Live music will be performed in front of the Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce office/Visitor Centre, located at 170 Bridge St. On tap: Matt Vlasblom, Stephen Mayne, Mackenzie Mayne and Michael Farrell. Too, "hot chocolate, provided by the local Tim Hortons and Independent, will be available outside the chamber," Earle noted. Apple Cheeks, located at 53 Bridge St., will have baby chicks for people to see - a little birdie told this newspaper. During the Bunny Run, parents are responsible for their children, and motorists are asked to watch for kids and others who are crossing the road.

"Safety is very important to us," Earle said. "We also want everyone to be patient, when going into stores ... we want to avoid injuries." Earle noted the support the Bunny Run has received year after year from the Downtown Carleton Place Business Improvement Association (BIA), as well as its co-ordinator Kate Murray. Once again, by way of the BIA's co-operative grants initiative, the organization is providing the Bunny Run with funds $250. "The money will be put toward posters, printing costs, entertainment and more," Earle said. "We cannot thank them enough." He is pleased to announce additional donations are coming by way of St. James Gate and illFixit Wireless, and the local mu-

Tara Gesner/Metroland During last year's Bunny Run in Carleton Place, Amelia Monk of Carleton Place learns the importance of making the right decision. The 12th annual Bunny Run takes place on Saturday, April 20. nicipality also contributed $500. The BIA area encompasses Bridge Street, one side of Beckwith Street and one side of Victoria Street. It also stretches to the Findlay Foundry property on High Street and the Carle-

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looking forward to occupancy by July 1, 2020." "This is a $3 million investment in our town," he stressed, and "we are very thankful to the county." The mayor added: "This is an opportunity to further enhance the quality of life for a lot of people here." This RFP is negotiable, which means a developer can do a new build or retrofit an existing structure. "This gives a little more flexibility for us here in town," Black said. The RFP submission deadline is April 24, and it is anticipated the contract will be awarded on June. 19. On March 25 more than $7.7 million in funding was announced for the riding of Lanark-FrontenacKingston, a one-time investment by the province to address service delivery improvements and efficiency. "I like being mayor because I get personal letters from cabinet ministers, bypassing staff," Black joked on Tuesday night. In a letter from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the mayor learned Carleton Place would receive $613,457. "This was money unbeknown to us ... not included in our 2019 municipal budget," Black noted. The municipality gets to decide where the funds will be spent, and "staff will decide at a later date," he said. And on March 20 the federal government announced it will double its commitment to municipal infrastructure through the federal Gas Tax Fund. This one-time increase will flow in the 2018-2019 year. For Carleton Place it means an extra $312,426. Overall, "this is a $4 million shot in the arm for Carleton Place," Black said. "I do not think I will be able to duplicate this every two weeks, but I will do my best."

Thank-you to all of our volunteers who make this possible! www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca 613-283-0570

Volunteering Pays Off!

As we recognize the collective efforts of volunteers, we reflect on the multitude of actions taken locally to help people, communities and neighbourhoods become better prepared to respond to the unexpected, and better positioned for a more sustainable future.

or lets you go ahead of them in line at the grocery store. Maybe a neighbour shoveled your walk after a storm when you were healing from surgery. Maybe you asked someone to join a board of directors of the neighbourhood association and they said yes! What is behind this… it’s the Volunteer Factor!

We see it everyday! Volunteers leading neighbourhood activities, lifting the collective confidence to solve common issues. Volunteers tutoring people to read, lifting their self-esteem and increasing their success in school. Volunteers visiting people, lifting their spirits and keeping them connected. Volunteers coaching sports teams, lifting community pride and creating lifelong bonds.

Volunteering can also give volunteers a lift. When we volunteer, our spirits are lifted when we have the opportunity to work with others. Our sense of purpose is lifted when we see how our efforts have helped someone else. Our confidence lifts when we gain skills and experience through volunteering, helping us get into a competitive school program or successfully find a job.

You never know what can give others a lift during a difficult day. Someone spontaneously pays for your coffee

What lifts your chances to achieve your goals… It’s the Volunteer Factor!

“Volunteers do not necessarily haVe the time; they just haVe the heart!”

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the staff and clients of the alzheimer society would like to extend an abundance of gratitude for all that you do! thank you! “If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito.” Betty Reese

The Ocean Wave Fire Company has served the Town of Carleton Place proudly since 1875. During National Volunteer Week we salute our volunteers for their dedication to duty and their service to the community. We also would like to recognize the sacrifices their families make. Without their support our service would not be possible.

Chief Pascal Meunier D/C Dave Joy Capt. Rick Jackson Bob Wilson Capt. Al Johns Brent Hurdis Mark Egan Capt. Chris Fisher Capt. Jason Jackson

Greg McIntosh Capt. Mike Williams Marty McKittrick Troy Hurdis A/Capt. Matt Anderson Bill Katsoulis Bob Hewitt Scott Wilson Brent Church

Cale Rowan Casey Gardiner Liam Robertson Dave Payne Adam Bigras Sophie Laflamme Andrew Baird

WORD SEARCH: Volunteer Opportunities

Vocabulary

There are many jobs that volunteers can perform to help with a production! The word search puzzle below contains a list of many of those jobs. Look for the words forwards, backwards, up, down and diagonally. Disregard any spaces between words.

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1. CALENDAR—Schedule for cast, crew and volunteers to know which days they need to be present and see the deadlines for various projects

14. PHONE TREE—Requires a handful of volunteers, each with a bank of cast, crew or volunteer numbers to call for special announcements or requests

2. CLEANUP—An on-going job that requires keeping the facility, including onstage and audience areas, clean and usable for others by making sure projects and materials are put away after each rehearsal, work day or show

15. PHOTOGRAPHER—Takes photos during rehearsal, construction and of cast and crew (individual and groups). If photos are to be taken during production, make sure and check with the publisher of your play so that you abide with copyright law!

3. COMMUNITY OUTREACH—Working with community organizations to get large groups together for a field trip to the theatre often with a “group discount” on tickets. This is particularly popular with senior citizen centers and retirement communities. Helps to “paper the house.” 4. CONCESSIONS—Selling of refreshments at intermission 5. COSTUMING—Creating costumes. Often includes searching craft or second-hand stores for items that can be modified to make what is needed 6. EXPERTISE—What volunteers can bring to the theatre. If you have an graphic designer, have them help with designing publicity material; an electrician can help with sound and lights 7. FLYERS—Or handbills can be passed out in bulk to announce your production 8. FUND RAISING—Any activity to raise funds for the production. Ideas include bake sales, car washes, concessions, etc. 9. GRANT WRITING—The planning, research, organizing, writing and packaging of a proposal to a funder for monies 10. HAIR STYLING—Styling hair before production, adding color, securing wigs or whatever is necessary 11. HOSPITALITY—Greeting and accommodating guests with special requests (i.e. assisting with handicapped seating or getting cushions for small children) 12. MAKEUP—Applying and makeup for production

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CALENDAR CLEANUP COMMUNITY OUTREACH CONCESSIONS COSTUMING EXPERTISE FLYERS FUND RAISING GRANT WRITING HAIR STYLING HOSPITALITY

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HOME SHOW RETURNS TO CARLETON PLACE THIS WEEKEND TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com Home show season is officially here! The 2019 Carleton Place Spring Home & Fashion Show is shaping up to be another success, with fresh ideas, amazing displays, professional advice and family activities throughout the weekend of April 5-7. Presented by the Carleton Place recreation and culture department, the event takes place at the Neelin Street Community Centre (arena), situated at 75 Neelin St. The show's hours are as follows: Friday from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission (each day) is $5 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Paid entry includes a ballot for a door prize.

For the first 250 people through the door on Friday night, there is a complimentary home show reusable bag, containing an assortment of samples, discount coupons and freebies from exhibitors, as well as a special surprise in a random tote thanks to the Downtown Carleton Place Business Improvement Association. "We have over 100 vendors coming to the show, with 14 of them being new," organizer Bob White told the Canadian Gazette. "Our goal is always to provide a nice variety of exhibitors," from contractors, interior designers, landscapers, nurseries, roofers, appliance specialists, home improvement experts, crafters, etc. "There is definitely a good mix this year ... something for everyone in

the family," he added. "Bytown Lumber is attending, and so are Friendly Fires, Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Corvette, Fergusons Energy Systems, The Cooperators, Rydan Custom Stoneworks, Grandma Garrett's baking and Almonte Ace Country & Garden," just to name a few. This is the Carleton Place Spring Home & Fashion Show's eighth year. Exhibitors will be set up in rink two as well as the large upper hall. White noted the Mississippi Valley Associated Railroaders (MVAR) would be on site April 6-7, displaying in the board room on the main floor. The group's HO scale modellers will be running trains on Saturday, with the N scale modellers doing the same on Sunday. "There will be a lot of information about Carle-

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ton Place 200," White said. Carleton Place is celebrating 200 years in 2019; however, Carleton Place is not 200 years old. In 1819, people first settled here. "In addition to information about events, there will be clothing, T-shirts, hoodies and other souvenirs for sale," White said. The Carleton Place 200 committee has worked tirelessly to create a year long party. The main highlight is the Come Home to Carleton Place week of celebration, with a number of exciting events planned between July 26 and Aug. 4. During the weekend show, the Carleton Place Lions Club will run a 50/50 draw each day, set up in the lobby. Moreover, Law & Orders will have an assortment of food and beverage for sale in rink two. Operator Jamie Law is of-

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p.m. Performing are Wade Foster and Shawn McCullough. "There are no extra costs for this entertainment," White said. Children are in the spotlight on Sunday, with free face painting and balSee EVENT, page 38

DRY DISTILLERY TOWN TOP TENNESSEE ATTRACTION JEFF MAGUIRE VISITS A UNIQUE PLACE WHILE ON VACATION Moore County is one of 95 counties in the state of Tennessee. It is a dry county. In other words you can't purchase alcohol by the drink. Believe it or not just eight counties in the state allow it and there are 27 counties in Tennessee that also prohibit package liquor sales. Unusual then that Moore County is home to what is arguably the most famous whiskey distillery in the world. The Jack Daniel Distillery has been producing what is now the best-selling American whiskey in the world for 150 years.

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Jack Daniel is situated in tiny Lynchburg and it was one of the destinations during our latest visit to Tennessee last month. Located 90 minutes south of Nashville and just 40 minutes from the Tennessee-Alabama boundary, Lynchburg is worth a visit even if you aren't interested in the distillery. The neatly laid out Courthouse Square features a number of eclectic, even fascinating stores. We have our Franklin, Tenn. friends Mindy Tate and Mike Thompson to thank for our most recent visit to Lynchburg and Jack Daniel. Kathleen and I first visited the distillery in Mike's company eight

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Moore County from dry to "moist." More recently Jack Daniel won an exemption that allows limited tasting of their whiskey including the signature 'Old No. 7' brand. We were invited onto a company bus and transported on a short driving tour of Lynchburg. We reentered the large distillery property and were dropped off to begin our walking tour. We watched employees burning stacks of hard sugar maple wood to make the charcoal used in the time-honoured process of "charcoal mellowing" which, as the company literature says, "makes Jack Daniel's a smooth sippin' Tennessee whiskey." Great whiskey requires good water and we were ushered over to the cave spring which is what first brought the Lynchburg

property to the attention of founder Jack Daniel. The water from this one spring has been used to make whiskey since the distillery opened. Our tour also included the still house where the whiskey is actually made, the barrel house where it is stored and the packaging line where the distillery's distinctive square bottles are filled with finished product. Later we were guided to the recently reconstructed 'Motlow House' for a private whiskey tasting. The 1870s-era house was the home of Jack Daniel's nephew Lem Motlow. He inherited the distillery from his uncle and ran the operation (interrupted for several years by Prohibition) until his death in 1947. So, what was our verdict? Everyone has differ-

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PARENTS WORRY WHAT WILL HAPPEN IN SCHOOLS Continued from page 14

funding constraints including transportation, something shared by the UCDSB. Donaleen Hawes, CDSBEO's superintendent of school effectiveness, added that flexibility in using funding is becoming more limited and difficult. She said the changes to the autism program will impact their board, too, when it comes to the support provisions required through the school and board for pupils diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Hawes said there isn't enough information right now to clearly identify the requirements moving forward to face the anticipated difficulties, including the provision of training, transitional support, and the necessary expertise to support the students. "Schools are struggling enough as it is to properly support children with special needs," said Chelsea Metcalfe, a Smiths Falls area mother of two school aged children with autism. "Taking away access to a vital therapy is going to prove disastrous. The effects will be felt by all Ontario families - not just fami-

lies with special needs." Metcalfe said she's worried about what's going to happen in schools. "Schools are underfunded and not equipped for children on the severe end of the spectrum who have not received therapy," she said. "Intensive ABA (applied behaviour analysis) teaches children the prelearning skills they need to successfully integrate into classrooms." Without this, Metcalfe worries that children with autism will be forced to be segregated from their peers as they will be too disruptive in the classroom and cause other children's education to suffer as well. Stephen Sliwa, the director of education for the UCDSB, said the public school board already adds an additional $9 million to the special education programs and services that it provides. He said the reason for this is due to a change in the funding model made by the previous government in 2014, which created a gap. "The school board has taken fairly significant steps to bridge

that gap with any funds that it can find at its disposal, but it's becoming less and less likely that the school board will be able to do that in the future," said Sliwa. Sliwa said though there are concerns about the amount of funding, school boards, including the CDSBEO, are taking comfort in the assurance the province has made the commitment that any child that's joining them with an ASD diagnosis after the usual count date would also be funded at that amount as other students. "It's important that we know that that funding will be forthcoming," he said. This was echoed by the CDSBEO. "We are pleased to hear that the Ministry intends to provide additional funding and are anxious to receive specific details in order to establish next steps for student accommodations," said Hawes. Sliwa said he is also pleased with the extra training for teachers that the government has promised. "Any kind of qualification helps a teacher develop more confidence and insight about how to serve a wider range of students is always

appreciated," he said. Sliwa explained that children with an autism spectrum disorder require more individualized support to help to development communication, behavioural or social skills that may be lacking. "The work in that area is quite intensive," he explained. "It requires to break down tasks to very small pieces, to provide that as part of the child's programing with very quick feedback and confirmation and to make it high engaging and very specific to their needs." Sliwa also noted that the province requires any child with an ASD that their special education program. "School boards don't do treatment or therapy; that's outside of our mandate," he said. However, Sliwa explained that school boards are required by the province to create individual education plans that supports the applied behaviour analysis or ABA approach that children would have been accustomed to through their therapy to make the learning recognizable with the therapy the child would have received. Right now, UCDSB is working with their community partners who are providing the therapeutic supports to

families currently and trying to get an understanding about which children might be coming to join them sooner than later. Both McAllister and Sliwa acknowledge that the situation is fluid and concrete impacts are still unknown. "These are still early days for families when they're trying to figure out what would be best for their children," said Sliwa. "We understand that." Sliwa said the recent commitments by the government to help students transition into the school system are steps in the right direction, there still needs to be a lot more work and investment to ensure success not just for students on the autism spectrum, but when it comes to growing and investing in special education in general.

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MISSISSIPPI MILLS CHURCHES MARK WORLD DAY OF PRAYER The World Day of Prayer service held March 1 at Almonte Baptist Church was well-attended. Eight churches from the Mississippi Mills area took part in the service. This year, the program was written by women in Slovenia, a central European country with a population of only about 2.08 million. Furthermore, the theme, Come - Everything is Ready, was an invitation to come and praise God and proclaim the kingdom of love. The participants amplified the prayers of Slovenian women in an effort to restore hope to women and children who are currently facing difficult challenges. In addition,

many of them wore traditional Slovenian dress to demonstrate solidarity. The luncheon included Slovenian dishes: cookies made with honey, a mainstay of Slovenia, and walnut potica, a traditional dessert served on special occasions. Moreover, those in attendance also enjoyed the opportunity to bond in ecumenical friendship with the other churches. The offering received at the World Day of Prayer will enable the Women's InterChurch Council of Canada (WICC) to fund grant programs that pursue justice, peace and reconciliation. Submitted by Eleanor Wright

Jeyanthi Hill photo Eight Mississippi Mills churches took place in the World Day of Prayer service at Almonte Baptist Church March 1. Pictured, front row from left: Pastor Trudy Hardy (Grace Anglican Church); Rose Edgar (Almonte Baptist Church), Betty Preston (Almonte United Church); Judith Senior and Lynda Bennett (St. Paul's Anglican Church); Terry Caron and Gerda Franssen (Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church); Ruth More and Joyce Lowry (Hillside Reformed Presbyterian Church); and Myrtle McNeely (Almonte Baptist Church). Second row, from left: Linda McGeachy (Cornerstone Community Church); Vivian Young and Kathi DesChene (Community Presbyterian Church); Margie Graff and Reverend Mary Royal-Duzcek (Almonte United Church); Betty Jones (Almonte Baptist Church); Sue Sandford (Cornerstone Community Church); Eleanor Rintoul (Almonte United Church); Dan Berg (St. Paul's Anglican Church); Pastor Julie-Ann Morton and Rose Ainsworth (Almonte Baptist Church).

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BRIDGE REHAB TOTALS OVER $7M Continued from page 5

is looking at April 15. If successful in securing funding, Smithson was concerned there would be an accelerated time frame to get the Central Bridge project completed. After all, "we may be a few years out before we are ready to construct ... we still need to do final design, we need to tender and all those things," she added. Luckily, the municipality would have until 2026 to complete the work. "What does this mean in dollars for us?" Deputy Mayor Sean Redmond asked. "If Carleton Place is successful, instead of receiving $882,000, we now have the

potential of winning the lottery by applying for up to $5 million," Smithson stated. Fifty per cent would come from the federal government and 33.3 per cent from the province, with Carleton Place responsible for the remaining 16.7 per cent. "We have a great opportunity here," the CAO said. "Keep those dollars rolling," Redmond said with a smile. "Say your prayers and keep your fingers crossed," Smithson told council. Bearing in mind the amount of money the town would need to borrow and carry for 20-30 years, "this could have a huge impact on the town's budgets going forward," Redmond stated.

During a meeting of council last month, Mayor Doug Black noted, Minister of Infrastructure Monte McNaughton "is quite aware of Carleton Place's need for funding for the bridge." According to Smithson, the province is hoping to make its recommendations to the federal government regarding the ICIP funding by summer. "The federal government will then approve or not approve the recommendations," she added. "We should hear by later summer or early fall." Council passed a motion on March 26, which will result in staff applying the Central Bridge initiative as the town's priority under the ICIP.

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PHOTOS OF ORIGINAL CPR STATIONS FROM SMITHS FALLS TO MATTAWA SOUGHT FOR OVRT PROJECT ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com If you have photos of any of the original stations along the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) route from Smiths Falls to Mattawa, two Lanark County councillors would like to hear from you. Last month, Montague Reeve Bill Dobson and Tay Valley Deputy Reeve Barrie Crampton, embarked on a project to capture a piece of the railbed's history, now partially owned by Lanark County and known as the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT). The initiative involves recreating those 45 stations, on a quarter scale, to serve as shelters for users of the OVRT. Dobson and Crampton expanded on the idea during the Lanark County economic development committee meeting March 27. They also presented earlier to the Lanark County Municipal Trails Corporation. "Part of this idea is to allow people to get out of the inclement weather and have a place to go to," ex-

plained Dobson, " ... and at the same time, it's dual purpose and also promotes the history of the area." However, in order to kick the project into gear, Dobson and Crampton are looking for old photographs to work from. "The stations aren't there. There's no history anymore," Dobson commented. "We want to be able to recreate the history and original design of the buildings." Crampton said they have been able to collect several photographs, but need to fill in some gaps. "We're hoping people can look in their shoeboxes or photo albums at home," he noted, adding that some stations may not be stations at all, but simply a shelter or platform along the route. "Those pictures would also be helpful." "Some stations were just a bench and a table to put luggage on," Dobson added. The following is a list of former stations and their CPR designation numbers: • Smiths Falls (0999/ 2666)

• Welsh Station (3614) • Franktown (3616/2831) • Beckwith (3618) • Carleton Place (3620/ 2835) • Almonte (3623/2837) • Snedden Station (3625/ 2338) • Pakenham (3627/2839) • Waba Station (3629) • Arnprior (3631/2831) • Braeside (3633/2843) • Sandpoint • Castleford Station (3637/2848) • Russell (3638) • Renfrew (3640/2848) • CotiePayne - Renfrew Junction (1079/3038) • Eganville Junction (3642) • Haley Station (3701) • Rox Station (3703) • Cobden (3704) • Snake River Station (3706) • Meath Station • Government Road Station (3709) • Pembroke (3712/2859) • Stafford Station (3714/ 2860) • Petawawa (3716/2861) • Military Camp Station (3717) • Thistle Station (3719) • Chalk River (4000) • Wylie (4002)

• Bass Lake Station (4004) • Moor Lake Station (4006/4005) • Ashport Station (4008) • Mackey Station (4009) • Stonecliff Station (4011) • Adelard Station (4013/ 4010) • Bissett Station (4015) • Gratan Station (4016) • Aylen Station (4017/ 4012) • Deux Rivieres Station

(4020) • Hodgson Station (4022/ 4014) • Klock Station (4024) • Rankin Station (4018) • Mattawa Station (4034/ 4020) If the concept flies, Dobson said he'd like to see it expanded to include heritage signs or murals of the former stations outside or at the shelters along the OVRT. He also hopes part-

ner owners of the OVRT, Renfrew County and the Township of PapineauCameron, might consider continuing the project in their communities. "This idea is just getting off the ground in Lanark County right now," he said. Anyone with photos or information on any of these stations, should contact Bill Dobson at lanarkbill@gmail.com.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION and NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING FOR AN APPLICATION FOR SUBDIVISION APPROVAL File No. 09-T-18004 – Lakeside Drive Phase 2 and Phase 3

In accordance with Sections 51(20) (a) and (b), and 51 (21) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, as amended, the County of Lanark as hereby gives notice of the following: a) Application for Approval of a Plan of Subdivision County of Lanark File No. 09-T-18004; b) A Public Meeting regarding the proposed subdivision. LOCATION OF SUBJECT LANDS

An application for approval of a proposed plan of subdivision was filed with the County of Lanark and was deemed complete on January 30, 2019 in accordance with subsections 51(17) and (18) of the Planning Act. The subject lands are described as Part of Lots 8 and 9, Concession 10, Geographic Township of Beckwith, County of Lanark, abutting Lake Park Road and Lake Park Drive as shown on the Key Map below. The lands are located adjacent to an existing residential subdivision known as Lakeside Drive Phase 1. PUBLIC MEETING

At the request of the County of Lanark (the Approval Authority), the Township of Beckwith will hold a public meeting to consider an application for a proposed draft plan of subdivision pursuant to subsection 51(2) of the Planning Act, on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., in the Township of Beckwith Council Chambers, 1702 9th Line Road Beckwith.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL Subdivision Plan County of Lanark File No. 09-T-18004

The application proposes to create 49 lots for single detached dwelling units to be developed as Phases 2 and 3 of the Lakeside Drive subdivision. The application proposes that the subdivision develop in two phases, with Phase 2 containing 25 lots, and Phase 3 containing 24 lots. Three (3) blocks are proposed for pathways, two (2) blocks for 0.3m reserves and one block for land dedication to the Township adjacent to Lakeside Drive. An approximately 3.8 ha parcel situated in the central area of the site has been excluded from the proposed development. The subdivision is to be serviced by one internal street developed as an extension of Kaswit Drive which would also connect to Lake Park Road. Concurrent Zoning By-law Amendment Township of Beckwith File No. ZA-07-18

The applicant has also submitted an application to amend the Township of Beckwith Zoning By-law. For more information on the Zoning By-law Amendment application contact the Township of Beckwith, at 613-257-1539. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Additional Information regarding the proposed plan of subdivision is available at the Lanark County Administration Building, during regular office hours, at the address indicated below or at the Township of Beckwith Municipal Office. Any questions related to the proposed plan of subdivision should be directed to Julie Stewart, County Planner at the address below indicating the County file number 09-T-18004. NOTES REGARDING YOUR RIGHTS

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Lanark County in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of Lanark County to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT). If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to Lanark County in respect of the proposed plan of subdivision before the approval authority gives or refuses to give approval to the draft plan of subdivision, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of any appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Submitted/Barrie Crampton Lanark County councillors Bill Dobson and Barrie Crampton are seeking photos of the 45 original train stations along the former CPR route from Smiths Falls to Mattawa, now known as the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail. Pictured, the former station in Pakenham.

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CPMHA SCORES BIG WINS OVER HOCKEY SEASON THERESA FRITZ Steve Edgerton estimates that he has spent some 760 hours at the Carleton Place Arena this hockey season. Between coaching a Mississippi Thunder Kings (MTK) Midget team, and completing his first year as president of the Carleton Place Minor Hockey Association (CPMHA), it has meant he has found himself with little free time. "Volunteering is a fulltime job," he says with a laugh. "I am shocked at what it involves to be a volunteer on our executive." But as the 2018-19 hockey season winds down and the annual general meeting for the association is set for April 17, Edgerton is reflective and proud of what the CPMHA has accom-

plished this year. "Things have gone well this year. I wondered if we may have bitten off a little more than we could chew but even with a lot of growing pains, we have done well," he notes. Edgerton and the current executive had several things to address early on in their mandate, and even took the unusual step of holding special meetings over the summer to try and position themselves better for the 2018-2019 hockey season. Issues the group had to deal with included dealing with a $14,000 deficit and the need for new hockey jerseys for house league teams. Throw in an association logo redesign and this made for an ambitious agenda. "We did not want to increase the price of hockey

registration," he notes. "Hockey is becoming a sport that is becoming difficult for people to afford. We want to keep kids in hockey." He said members of the executive pounded the pavement to try and find some support for the association/jerseys and managed go come up with four sponsors. That quickly grew as many local businesses stepped to offer sponsorship support. A major financial shot in the arm, which paved the way for the hockey jerseys to all be replaced with new ones in one season, came when Edgerton spoke to Fern Turpin of Turpin KIA. While some jerseys had been already sponsored there were still lots to go - considering 400 children were registered in minor hockey. "He (Turpin) asked what I had left requiring sponsorship. I said I had 12 See ASSOCIATION, page 36

Submitted/Carleton Place Minor Hockey Association Carleton Place Minor Hockey Association (CPMHA) president Steve Edgerton, right, with Fern Turpin of Turpin KIA at the CPMHA Welcome Back dance held last September. The pair are modelling the new CPMHA Kings jerseys. Turpin was a major sponsor of jerseys.

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Bob passed away at Lanark Lodge, The Evergreens, with his family by his side on Sunday, March 31, 2019. Robert Cameron, of Perth in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (neé Barr) and loving father to his daughters, Lynne of McDonalds Corners and Donna of Cobourg, Bob was predeceased by his siblings: Jim, Lawson, Kenneth, Florence Brown and Phyllis Emon. Bob will also be sadly missed by his surviving siblings: John (Rose) of Alberta, Everett of Havelock, and Betty Darou (Lindsay Echlin), of Lanark, and his many nieces and nephews. Bob was a well known and hard working employee for Ontario Hydro for many years. We will celebrate Bob’s life with visitation on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 6-8 p.m., a service by the Evergreen #209 Masonic Lodge, of Lanark will take place at 7:00 pm. The Tunis Shriner’s Club of Perth will meet at 11:00 am on Thursday, April 4th followed by the funeral service in the chapel of the funeral home, officiated by Rev. Rodney Bennett. To honour the family’s wishes interment will remain private. Bob’s family are grateful for the wonderful staff of the Lanark Lodge and the care and compassion they showed to Bob as a resident. The family has requested that donations be forwarded to either the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County or the Lanark Animal Welfare Society.

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BRADSHAW, Robert Charles

Of Smiths Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the Smiths Falls Hospital with his family by his side. He was 60 years of age. Robert, loving son of the late Robert and Vivian Bradshaw. Dear brother to Charlene, Gerry (Harry) Snider, Robert, Brian (Nancy), and Mark (Tess). Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews; Aaron and Evan Bradshaw, Nicole and Denver Bradshaw, and Sarah Snider. A Celebration of Robert’s Life will take place at St. James Centennial Hall, 152 Church Street, Franktown, on Saturday, April 6th, 2019 from 2-4 PM. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available a www.lannin.ca

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Hudson, Marion Edna

(nee Duncan) In hospital, Carleton Place on Thursday, March 28, 2019, in her 98th year. Daughter of the late Hillard and Edna (Morphy) Duncan. Predeceased by her husband Thomas E. Hudson. Dear mother of Fred (Nancy) and Lorne (Catherine) Hudson. Proud grandmother of Robin Hudson, Heather Hudson (Amit Joneja), Courteney (Adam Coady) and Erin Hudson (Neil Gigliotti). Great-grandmother of Sejal and Evan Joneja and Eila, Marla and Desmond Gigliotti. Survived by her brother Horace (Dorothy) Duncan and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Edgar Duncan and Rev. Allan Duncan (Eleanor) and by her sister Alma Clark (Joe). A proud “Morphy Descendant”. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 10 a.m. until time of funeral service in the Chapel at 12 noon. Inurnment will be at United Cemeteries, Carleton Place.

OATWAY, Gladys (RN)

Passed away peacefully on March 27, 2019 at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa. Gladys is predeceased by her parents William Henry and Mary Ellen (Corkery), her sisters Geraldine, Sister Isobel (SP), Margaret, Mary and Dorothy, her brothers Gordon, Elburn (Clara). She is survived by her sister-in-law Patricia Oatway of Toronto. She will be fondly remembered by Kathy Canfield and many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian Burial has taken place at ST. GREGORY THE GREAT ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 194 Simcoe St. N, Oshawa on Saturday, March 30th at 11am. Interment was held at St. Gregory Catholic Cemetery. Thank you to the special care and kindness given by the PSWs from the Senior Helpers as well as the nurses and staff at Lakeridge Health and Cedarcroft Place. For online condolences, please visit www.armstrongfh.ca

Cooper, Lola

Surrounded by the love of her family, Lola passed away in the Perth hospital on Monday March 25th, 2019 at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her husband Forrest W. Cooper, her siblings Pearl Furlong, Eleanor McInnes, Evelyn Foster and Clifford Kerr, grandson Ronald Cooper, grand daughter-in-law Erin O’Brien Cooper and great grandson Ethan Ross. Lola was the cherished and respected mother of Marie (Walter) Gemmill, Lynn (Anita) Cooper, Benny (Lorna) Cooper, Connie (late Alan) Young, Donna (James) Orr and Debbie Wendelboe (Niall Ryan). She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandchildren, brother-in-law Harold Foster, all the Cooper family and many good friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth on Sunday March 31st, 2019 from 12 noon until 5:00 P.M. Funeral service was held in the Chapel Monday at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, memorial donations to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Cancer Society “Wheels of Hope” program would be appreciated.

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AYOTTE, Judy

(nee Baskin) With great sadness we announce that our beautiful Judy passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home and while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019. She was 64. Dear daughter of Freda Baskin (nee Wilson) and of the late Russell Baskin. Judy was predeceased by her best friend and soulmate, Walter Clark in 2011. She was the devoted and loving mother of Jodie Baird (Rob), Lauren Ayotte (Marc Pichette) and Cody Ayotte. Cherished and proud “Grammy” of Ryland, Jenna, Josh, Jakob, Lukas and Linkin. Dear sister of Wayne Baskin, Bruce Baskin (Myrtle) and Leonard Baskin (Dale). Predeceased by her son, Brad (Sarah Jane) as well as her brother, Roy (late Irene). Judy is survived by several nieces and nephews as well as her former husband, Leonard “Bucky” Ayotte. Her kind and gentle spirit will be remembered by all who knew her. Judy’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation will be held on Friday evening, April 5th from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment St. George’s Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour at a later date. In memory of Judy, please consider a donation to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association of Canada. Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

COE, Elizabeth “Bette”

(Retired Seamstress - PSP, Arnprior) Peacefully, Bette Coe of Fitzroy Harbour passed away at the Groves Park Lodge in Renfrew in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 28, 2019. She was 79. Beloved wife of the late Orville Coe (October 19, 1999). Dearly loved mother of Cindy Valiquette (Paul), Orville and Steven Coe. Cherished grandmother of Rollie Dodge (Nathalie Cooke), Casey Dodge (Gord Batten), Keith Coe (Nicci), Chad Coe, Kristen Coe, Matt and Brittany Valiquette and great-grandmother of Owen, Nick and Amy. Bette was the last surviving child of the late Roy and Evelyn (nee Ross) Fraser. She was predeceased by 2 brothers: Lorne Fraser (late Jean) and Cecil Fraser (late Bridget) as well as 3 sisters: Mary Duggan, Grace McConeghy (late Dean) and Gladys Rock (Bob). Bette’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where a private family visitation and tribute will be held. Spring interment Whyte’s Cemetery, Fitzroy Harbour. In memory of Bette, please consider a donation to the Arnprior and District Humane Society. Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

(Retired Gillies Bros. Lumber Mill, Braeside) With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved M.J. passed away peacefully at Fairview Manor, Almonte while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday afternoon, March 30, 2019. He was 80. Beloved husband for over 59 years of Gail (nee Rose). Dearly loved and proud “Pops” of Wade (Debbie Dryden) and Chris, both of Arnprior and Carl (Tracey) of Braeside. Predeceased by an infant son in 1964. Cherished “Poppa” of Jack and Carley. Dear brother of Joan Durocher (Diona) of Watson Lake, Yukon. M.J. is survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Denis and Kate (nee Lavoie) Denault. M.J. was predeceased by 4 brothers: Edmond, Horace, Loyola and Wilfrid as well as 2 sisters: Viola and Florence. Born and raised on the Black River near Waltham, Quebec, M.J. eventually found his way to beautiful Braeside where he and Gail raised their family while M.J. spent his career as a debarker operator at Gillies Brothers Sawmill. Upon retirement, M.J. could always be found building or repairing something or other. His pleasant and kind demeanor will long be remembered by the many who called him friend. He will be missed. M.J.’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation will be held on Thursday evening, April 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning, April 5th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Funeral Service will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Luncheon will then take place at the Arnprior Legion. In memory of M.J., please consider a donation the The Grove Nursing Home Day Program. Condolences/Memories/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our father Joseph Patrick (Pat) LaForce. In his 85th year, passed away peacefully at the Rosamond Wing Saturday March 23, 2019 in the Almonte Hospital. Pat was born January 23, 1934 in Almonte, to David and Isobel Jane (Bolton) LaForce. Pat worked as a mechanic for over 50 years throughout the valley making many friends and colleagues. He was an avid trapper and hunter. In his retirement, Pat loved to spend most days up at his cabin in Flower Station. He is survived by his 5 children, Joe, Janie (Tom), Jimmy (Chrissy), Julie, and Jason (Darlene). Dear sibling to Irene Ladouceur (late Joe), Rita Spires (Fred), Frances Illingsworth (Mac) and brother: Willie LaForce. Predeceased by his parents, David and Jane, his wife Margaret (Trudeau) also siblings Dorothy, Louise, Lloyd and Anna. Much loved poppy to five grandchildren, Michael, Melissa, Chelsea (Tim), Stacey (Josh) & Mikey; and 4 great grandchildren. Along with many nieces and nephews. For those who choose to donate in memory of Pat, please consider a donation the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. A ‘Celebration of Life Service’ will be held in his honor Saturday April 6th from 1pm to 5pm, at the Almonte Legion, 100 Bridge St, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0. 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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CROSBIE, Eileen

Eileen passed away following a short illness in Ottawa on Tuesday March 26th, 2019 at the age of 70 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Kathleen (Wiseman) Riley and brothers, William, Ronald and Henry Riley. She was the cherished wife of Jim Crosbie for 49 years and loved mother of Kristina (Sebastian Dragos) Crosbie and Shawn (Sarah Baker) Crosbie; Grammy of Crosbie and Sloane Dragos; sister of Eleanor (Cecil) MacPhail, John (Ada) Riley, Charles (Joanne) Riley and Mike (Betty) Riley. Eileen will be sadly missed by her sisters-in-law Faye and Rose Riley, Beverly Marshall (Jim), her Granddog, Kiki; all her many working colleagues and friends in the community and organizations in which she was involved. Eileen was one of the last employees of the Bank of Montreal who rose from the bottom ranks as a, “poster” to become branch manager and subsequently area manager. She served as one of the first female, branch managers. The branches included, Westport, Elgin, Perth and Smiths Falls before retiring after 29 years. After her brief retirement, she decided to branch out on her own and became a mortgage broker. At the time of her passing, Eileen had spent 19 years with Dominion Lending Centres, The Mortgage Source, from whom in January 2019 she was awarded the Community Excellence Award and was also presented with the Top Performers Master Award which is given to the top 2% of all DLC brokers. Eileen was a long time member of the Smiths Falls Rotary Club (Past President and Paul Harris Fellowship recipient), Chair of the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation, Executive Director of the Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce and was awarded Smiths Falls business person of the year in 2011. She devoted her life to her family and friends, her profession and serving her community. Family and friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from noon until 5:00 p.m. Funeral service in Celebration of Eileen’s life will took place at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 11 Church St. W., Smiths Falls, on Monday at 10:30 a.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In memory of Eileen donations may be made to Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation or the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Foundation (CHEO Foundation).

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CLARK, Nita I.

Nita passed away in the Perth hospital on Wednesday March 27th, 2019 in her 77th year. She was predeceased by her parents Kenneth and Isabel Rogers, brothers Art, Karl and Bud Rogers and parents-in-law Erick and Ethel Clark. She was the cherished wife of Stanley Clark, mother of Susan Rogers (Mike), Kelly Agar (Jarret) and Ivan Clark (Colleen); grandmother of Matt and Jessie Rogers, Nick and Zack Clark, Tiffennie and Kylie Phillips and great grandma to Paeyton Pigeon; sister to Mary McDougall and Gayle Kellar and sisterin-law of Carol (Floyd) Shorts. Family and friends will gather at the Perth Civitan Hall on Saturday April 20th, 2019. A sharing of memories will be held at 12 Noon followed by a reception until 3:00 P.M. In remembrance, contributions to the Ottawa Heart Institute or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth 613-267-3765.

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HAMBLETON, Patricia

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MARYNIAK (Tye), Donna

Surrounded by her family, Donna peacefully earned her angel wings in hospital in Calgary, Alberta on March 11, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna is survived by her husband of 56 years, Jake and two daughters, Kathy (Michael) and Marianne (Cory). Also survived by five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, brother Bob (Rosemary) Tye and sister Carolyn (Walter) Trenholme, sister-in-law Georgina Maryniak and nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was predeceased by her parents Karl and Idelle Tye, brother Garry (Carolyn) Tye and her greatgranddaughter Jocelyn.

Hazel Louise Lawson (Smith)

In Loving memory of Hazel Louise Lawson (March 20, 1924 March 27, 2019). It is with great sadness that the Lawson family announce the passing of Hazel Lawson at the age of 95. Hazel passed away peacefully with family by her side. Most recently of Smiths Falls, previously from Renfrew and Kemptville, ON. Left to honour and remember are her loving children; Fay McNeilly (Doug) of Oxford Mills, Glen (Barb) of Portland, Ron (Merna) of Smiths Falls, and Heather Paveley (Chris) of Renfrew, 7 grandchildren; Amy McNeilly (Jeff) of Smiths Falls, Angela Kennedy (Stacy) of Thompson, MB, Sara McNeilly of Brockville, Allen (Melissa) of Ottawa, Matthew Paveley (Angie) of Renfrew, Dawn of Portland, Kandyce Campbell (Cory) of Toronto, 6 great grandchildren; Taylor, Chase, Dakota, Jase, Brody and Alaya, great great grandchild Gavin, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends. Hazel is predeceased by parents Walter and Annie Smith of Ladysmith, QC, loving husband Robert of Kemptville, married for 55 years, as well as brothers; Herbie, Mervin, Vertal, Harper, and sisters; Della Palmer, Velma Holt and Lois Smith. Hazel was known for being the kindest and strongest of women! She was always a happy, loving and caring person, a hard worker, a busy-bee, and she treasured life’s precious moments with her family. She loved to cook, bake, and invite family, friends and neighbours over for a meal. Hazel took many trips West in their bus with Robert to visit family and friends and she loved to reminisce about these trips, remembering every little detail. In her 80’s, Hazel purchased a camper and kept a seasonal campsite in Renfrew where she helped with many chores, including clearing and burning brush while wearing her pearls and accessories. Known to her campground friends as “Grandma Reid”. She loved to pick berries and grow vegetable gardens. Hazel liked to crochet and knit socks, mitts and sweaters until it eventually became too difficult with her arthritis. With her positive attitude she survived several bouts of cancer. Hazel was an amazing person that was loved and respected by anyone lucky enough to cross her path. Hazel was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and greatgrandmother and friend, and she will be greatly missed by all. A visitation was held on Saturday March 30, 2019 from 10:00am 12:00pm, with Service starting 12:00pm, at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville, ON. Spring Interment to follow at a later date. Family and friends were welcomed to gather for a luncheon in the Reception Center following the Service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Hazel’s name to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation.

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McMURTRY-CLOSE SANDRA RUTH 1938-2019 Born in Toronto on December 10, 1938, at Toronto General Hospital. Grew up in Niagara Falls, Ontario, attended Stamford Collegiate Institute. Tried Architectural Technology at Ryerson University, graduated from Ontario Teachers College (Art), experienced Material Arts, at the Ontario College of Art until interrupted by pregnancy, graduated from Algonquin College in Business Administration and computer applications. Maintained an avid interest in all aspects of architecture, interior design, material arts, fabric design and applique.In Sandra’s professional life, initially she was a public school teacher and art specialist and later with the Grey County Board of Education, she was the Board’s Art Consultant, K through grade 8 and always a supply teacher in whatever community she and her family resided. In Ottawa she worked for several large insurance companies as a computer trainer and as a CAD instructor in Algonguin College’s Interior Design Program. She retired in 1999 having witnessed Allan’s stress-free, retired life-style. She was preceded in death by her generous and loving parents, Donald Edward McMurtry and Ruth Evelyn McMurtry(nee Maybee). She is survived by her beloved husband, Allan Edward Close, and their two wonderful, accomplished children, Alexandrina Close (Ravo Lainevool) and Andrew Allan Close (Kristina Smith). Also her dear cousins, Dawn Langstroth and Dr. Wendy Parker. And many much-loved friends, book readers, gardeners and designers. Although they had unknowingly crossed paths several years before, Sandra met Allan at OCA where, one eventful day, he invited her to join him and friends for lunch at a nearby tavern and thereafter March 18th became a special annual day. They were married on August 5, 1966 beginning a life together rich in laughter, small but precious adventures, some travel and many moves. For many years she was a fabric artist, designing and producing a number of remarkable wall-hangings and 3D soft constructions. She and Allan commissioned an architect and built their last home in a rural part of Merrickville, Ontario where Sandra created her beloved gardens, furiously attended them for 15 years while being a very active member of two book clubs and a garden club. After selling their home in 2018 they had a summer adventure in New Brunswick, then moved into a new apartment in Smiths Falls. In the first week of October Sandra’s cancer began to make itself known and her health began to deteriorate rapidly. By November she was in hospital following a disastrous chemo treatment in Ottawa. She decided to be stoic, having had a full life, rather than be sad about having to die. Amazingly this worked, most of the time. Sandra was given the gift of life and now she has to give it back. She was a lucky woman, who led a lucky existence. She was annoyed that the world would continue without her being able to satisfy her innate curiosity about people and events. During her final months Sandra was wonderfully served by the Smiths Falls District Hospital and by Merrickville’s Hilltop Manor. Both of these facilities delivered medicine and care in a timely, professional and compassionate manner, a credit to the local communities. A special thank you to Sandra’s book club friends for their support, visits and for supplying her with an overwhelming number of murder mysteries and spy thrillers. And, of course, to all her Gemmell Road friends and neighbours. And to Paula Blenker for the photograph.

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LALANDE-WONG Micheline Alice

Peacefully at the Smiths Falls District Hospital on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at the age of 70. She battled her Glioblastoma, brain cancer, for more than 2 years with great and gentle gallantry. Beloved mother of Kevin Wong. Cherished cousin and homemate to Christine Vaugeois. Micheline worked mostly for the Government. She worked for Canada Post and she worked for the Defence Department as an Administrative Assistant to a “Sous-Minister”, where she translated speeches and other documents. She was very talented in decoration, painting, gardening and languages. But, most importantly, she was very kindhearted and compassionate. She would listen to people for hours if need be. She was very devoted to her son who was the most important person in her world. Friends and family may pay their respects at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls for visitation on Saturday, April 06, 2019 from 12:00pm till the time of the service in the Chapel at 1:00pm. A reception to honour Micheline’s life will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion in Smiths Falls following the service. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Urslak, Anne

Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Anne (Seal) Urslak, at the age of 84 years. Beloved wife of Michael Urslak and cherished mother of Randy (Carey) Urslak and Sonya Vandine, all of Kemptville. Loving grandmother of Randilynne, Kayle and Landyn Urslak and Curtis Vandine. She was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Zenovia Seal; by her brother Stephen Seal and by her sister Mary Reiter (Tony). Survived by sister-in-law Grace Seal and Mary Morozuk (Michael). Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews and a special dear friend, Jean Bertrand. We would like to thank all the doctors and staff at Queensway Carleton Hospital for administering loving care during this critical time. Family and friends were invited to gather and pay their respects at Irvine Memorial Chapel at Roselawn, 2451 County Road 15, Maitland on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 11 am until 1 pm. A Funeral Liturgy was held at the Chapel at 1 pm followed by interment and a reception. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kemptville District Hospital will be gratefully acknowledged. Please send condolences or make a donation online at www.irvinememorial.com

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HALLADAY JERRY

Suddenly at his residence, Portland on Sunday March 24, 2019. Jerry Halladay, in his 59th year. Son of the late Jack and Barbara (Henderson) Halladay. Dear father of Jerrett Halladay (Vanessa) of St. John, N.B. Dear brother of Susan (Dave) Pettem of Athens, Brian (Nicole) of Delta, Richard (Kimberley) of Smiths Falls, Jeffrey (Sharon) of Toledo, John (Bonnie) of Athens and chosen brother, Shaun Simon. Cherished uncle of Ryan, Tyler (Melissa), Jason (Hailey), April (John), Chris (Melissa), Candice (Steve), Amber (Henrey), Cecil (Tabitha), Leanna (Greg), Brandon (Julie), Dana (Michael) and Colin (Cassidy) as well as great-nieces and great-nephews; Victoria, Owen, Noah, Avery, Leah, Cody, Abraham, Montana, Jackie, Allan, Lucas and Amelia. Also survived by aunts and uncles; Arnold (Lynda), Ralph, Heather (Bob), George and Carolyn Halladay and Bruce Henderson. Sadly missed by the campers at the Lower Beverly Lake Township Park and the Old Bastards Motorcycle Club. The family received friends at the SCOTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Friday March 29, 2019 from 5-8. Memorial Service was held in our Chapel on Saturday March 30, 2019 at 11 o’clock. Inurnment Robertson Cemetery, Delta. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Delta Athletic Recreation Society would be appreciated by the family.(Memorial donations by cheque only) www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement Centre

FLEMING, Mitchell

Tragically as the result of a car accident on Sunday, March 24, Mitchell passed away at the age of 27. Much loved and cherished son of Brad Fleming (Vicki Tait) and Mary-Jane Cuthbertson (Brian Gilroy). Precious grandson of Marie Fleming (Ron Sackrider) and predeceased by his grandfather Al Fleming and his grandparents Lauretta and Sam Cuthbertson. Adored and much loved brother of Briar Fleming. Loved nephew to Matthew Fleming (Deb Belore) and Jason Fleming, Laura Anne Young (Roger) and Rosalie McNabb. Predeceased by his aunt Connie Aubut. Sadly missed and forever remembered by numerous cousins and many great friends. A celebration of Mitchell’s life will take place in the ballroom of the Baldachin Inn, 111 St. Lawrence St. Merrickville on Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 1 to 5 p.m., with a sharing of memories beginning at 2:30 p.m. In remembrance of Mitchell, contributions to World Vision (www.worldvision.ca) and the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS www.lanarkanimals.ca) would be appreciated. In person donations to these funds in memory of Mitchell will also be accepted at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls.

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Passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Lanark Heights Long Term Care at the age of 84. Beloved wife of Robert. Loving mom of Laurie (Bruce Storer) and Wendy (Colin Campbell). Cherished grandma of Shawn Storer, Thomas Storer (Rosalynd), Katherine Campbell and greatgrandma of Calli Storer. Predeceased by her brothers Doug, George, Wilma, and William. A special thank-you to Lanark Heights for their loving care. A service in Patricia’s memory will be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church, 248 Westmount Rd. E., Kitchener, on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. with reception to follow. An interment will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery 3540 Perth Hwy. W. Smiths Falls on Friday April 5, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Calvin Presbyterian Church and Parkinson’s Society of Southwestern Ontario would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).

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LEWIS Lloyd Francis

With great sadness our family announce Lloyd’s passing with his family by his side on March 27th, 2019 in his 94th year. Very devoted husband of Betty Mae (Tysick). Much loved father of Donna (Bill) Black, Kevin, Karen (Allen) McIlvenna. Predeceased by son Neil, sisters Fern and Betty, brothers Tom, Jim, Don and Great-Granddaughter Abigail. Survived by brother Bruce. Loving grandfather to Brannon (Jennifer), Mason (Raylene), Teegon (Matthew), Liza (Joe), Christine (Sam), Dawn, Casey and Kelsey (Sean). Proud great-grandfather to Lleyton, Nash, Ripken, Rustin, Amelia and two new arrivals on the way. Also missed by his large family of purple martins too numerous to name. Lloyd was known for his devotion to his family, love of woodworking, his sharp mathematical mind and was a jack of all trades. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Monday, April 1, 2019 from 12:00pm until the time of his funeral service in the chapel at 2:30pm. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery. Reception followed in the Blair & Son Family Reception Centre. In remembrance of Lloyd, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or any charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Wayne “Ozzie” Ozen

Wayne “Ozzie” Ozen, 71, passed away Feb. 22 2019 at his home in Cloyne Ont., with family at his side. He was born July 3, 1947 in Regina Saskatchewan, to parents Malcolm and Dora Ozen. As a member of the Kinsmen and K40 Clubs of Kemptville, he was very active in the community. Wayne loved to be on the road, particularly on his motorcycle, and was happiest when fishing. He will be remembered for his sense of humour and quick laugh. Wayne is survived by his children, Kim (Arkadi), Cheryl (Neil), and Chad (Josee), and his siblings, Keith (Anne) and Joyce (Bill). He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren, Michael, Alexandria, Abigail, Madison, Xavier and Matthias. He was predeceased by his parents, Malcolm Ozen and Dora Mallory. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made to The Canadian Lung Association. www.lung.ca Special thanks to Stephen Beasley and the healthcare practitioners of the South East Local Health Integration Network.

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March 3, 1964 - February 12, 2019 Died peacefully at the Civic Heart Institute. Beloved son of Thelma Savard (Hurdis) (deceased Ron Savard). Brother of Stephen, Cheryl and Lisa Emery. Remembered by his extended family. The funeral service is at St. Marys Church, Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place on April 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with a reception following at the Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell Street, Carleton Place, ON.

Linn, Ruth Marion (nee MacDonald)

Ruth passed away at Perth Community Care Centre on Saturday, March 23rd, 2019 at the age of 96 years. She was a descendant of Charles MacDonald and Susannah Orange, early settlers of Point Anne, Ontario. Ruth was predeceased by her parents John Wesley and Martha (Brown) MacDonald, her husband Carman Linn and son Robert Linn. She was the much loved mother of Carole Chard and Margot (Bill) Brown and loved grandmother of Christine Newell (Byron), Don Shepherd (Anna), Maritza Ryciak and Jordan Wood. Ruth was the cherished great grandmother to Jonathan and Nicholas Newell and Mary and Laura Shepherd. Arrangements are being held privately by the family in care of Blair & Son, 15 Gore St. West, Perth. Special thanks to the staff at the Perth Community Care Centre for their incredible kindness and compassion.

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Suddenly at his home on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 Jack passed away at the age of 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia (Muise) Bowes. Loving father of David Bowes (Marlene), Catherine Flood (Earl), Deborah (Roy) McLellan, Maxwell (Jean) Larocque, Ross (Sheelagh) Larocque, Bruce (Robin) Larocque and Wendy Larocque. Proud grandfather of Tina, Dawn, Shannon, Sheri, Melissa, Brent, Amber, Destiny, John, Amy, Corey, Connor and the late Jennifer. Great grandfather to 22 great grandchildren. Dear brother of Arnold (Eleanor) Bowes, Wayne (Karen) Bowes, Linda (John) Spence and Glenn (Kelly) Bowes. Predeceased by Jack’s parents Muriel (Clyne) and Frank Bowes. Friends paid their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service was held on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. Interment will take place in Rideau Ferry Cemetery in the spring. In remembrance, contributions to Canadian Cancer Society ‘Wheels of Hope’ or the Ottawa Heart Institute. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Wood - In loving memory of Edward (Ted) Wood who passed away April 5th , 1984 . Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days, Sincere and kind in heart and mind, What a beautiful memory he left behind. Jack, Judy, John & Melissa

Lemay, Dave In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who was tragically taken from us on April 6, 1999 WHEN SOMEONE YOU LOVE BECOMES A MEMORY, THAT MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE Hello Dave, it’s me. Twenty years have passed, So hard to believe. Gone in a flash from A shot that rang clear. Left to mourn the loss Of someone so dear. Life turned upside down No one could relate. Holidays once loved, Times I grew to hate. Darkness filled heartache Caused anger and pain. All joy was lost when he took you that day. Time passed by quickly, But felt very slow. Locked in my bedroom Tears silently flowed. People stopped visiting After a while. Had to learn to hide My pain with a smile. Too many years by Myself all alone. Dreaming of a day That you would come home.

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MERCIER – In loving memory of our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt, Joyce, who passed away April 9, 2018. Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, Our loss is her eternal gain, Her cheery ways and smiling face Are a pleasure to recall. She had a kindly word for each, And died beloved by all. Love and miss you always Sandra and Dave Jerry and Eva Phyllis Frank and Nancy Gary and Dianne Judy and all your grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews

DAVE LEMAY 20 Years Ago, April 6, 1999 The Day The Music Died I cannot talk about Dave without thinking about his three co-workers whose lives and dreams were taken from so many, Harry Shoemaker, Brian Guy and Claire Davidson. Dave was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, son-in-law, brother-in-law and uncle to so many and a very dear friend. His love for his family and friends was just how he was. His job at OC Transpo was his work family and he talked so fondly about them, but his love for music which we still play and he loved to entertain and play music then stop and tell jokes and we would get together and we all loved to hear him play and sing one of our favourites Against the Wind one of Bob Seagers. After 20 years it still seems we are all still running against the wind. We all miss and love you The McDougall and Lemay families

I looked to our kids. Our daughter and son. In them I found strength, A need to move on. Many missed milestones, Events wrought with pain. Time marches on but Our sadness remains. Photos in frames display Good times we shared. Teaching our grandkids About how much you cared.

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MORRIS - In loving memory of our dear Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Pansy, who passed away April 5, 2002. We think of her in silence, We often speak her name, But all we have are memories, And her picture in a frame. Her resting place we visit, And put flowers there with care, But no one knows the heartache, As we turn and leave her there. Always loved and missed by your family

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Two boys and three girls Our family has grown. A life without you Is all that they’ve known. Thoughts of your laughter And sweet singing voice. So much we could change If given the choice.

TOM T. HILL September 1959 - April 2, 2016 3 years have passed, since you had to go. Everyone mourned, you were loved so. You still are, my darling, and I’ll never forget My best friend, singing partner, I love you yet. Love always, Jude

Recalling stories Of love we once knew Twenty years have passed, Too long without you. Dearly loved, Sadly missed And will always be remembered Terrie Stacey and Geoff Chris and Lindsay And grandchildren Owen, Isabelle, Hayden, Sidney and Quinn

O’NEILL, JACK - April 10, 2014 Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain. I am the gentle autumn’s rain. When you awaken in the mornng’s hush; I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there; I did not die. Always Loved Elsie Carl and Gail Mike and Karen grandchildren and great grandchildren

Richmond/Ottawa Family Fishing and Tackle Swap Saturday April 6, 9-2pm, South Carleton High School

3673 McBean Street. Richmond Admission $5 for family of 5 with a non-perishable food donation or $7 without.

Vendor inquiries/info. 613-794-FISH(3474)

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Welcome all to the Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters Zone F Spring Meeting Location: Royal Canadian Legion, 24 Beckwith Street East, Perth, ON Date: Sunday, April 14th Time: Business starts at 9:30 am; meeting concludes about 3:00 pm Special Guest Speaker: Mario Bertrand; Outfitter, and Wild Turkey Calling expert will put on a demonstration close to lunch time. A light lunch will be provided at no charge; no admission fee. Come and participate, and learn of Conservation Projects happening in Eastern Ontario. For more information, contact abemery@storm.ca or edgiffin@hotmail.com

WANTED

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HOUSES FOR SALE

The Grenville Fish and Game’s Gun and Sportsman Show. 2596 Campbell Rd N. Prescott. Saturday April 13th 9:00am-4:00pm. Sunday April 14th 9:00am-2:00pm. Entry Fee $5.00 Ladies and accompanied kids under 14 free. Full Bacon and Eggs Breakfast $5.00. For Info Call 613-213-1005.

BUYING COMIC BOOKS. Old comic books in the house? Turn them into cash today. My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617.

HALL RENTAL HANLEY HALL

PARADISE FOUND; thousand Island area. 25 picturesque partly wooded acres, spotless and classy 3 bedroom home. 2000 square foot heated shop. Large horse barn. Great business location. bargain at $489, 000.00. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

FOR SALE Cash paid for private collections, estates, business Liquidations & more. Call or text Dan 613-285-4224 Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale. Call or text 613-913-7958. Dan Peters Sales Centre. We buy & sell quality used appliances. 3768 Hwy 43 West, Smiths Falls. Call or text Dan 613-285-4224. General Electric portable washer, on wheels, automatic. 3’Hx26”Dx24’W $345. 613-284-6232

Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible. Call 613-479-2870.

FARM

Adding warmth to your life for over 25 years. Cut, split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 613-658-3358 after 7pm

TOM’S CUSTOM

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX The Only Way, Personal and Small Business Tax Preparation. Certified and Professional, prompt and efficient service. Patricia Hendry in Business for 20 years. 613-200-0559 (home). Answering service available.

MUSIC Piano Tuner Technician for all your piano needs. Call Lionel Pauze. 1-613-278-2017.

HUNTING Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

LAWN & GARDEN Lawn Care, Property Maintenance & Gardening. Booking now for the 2019 Summer Season. 613-878-5922

AIRLESS PAINTING Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs. Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650. 1 and 2 bedroom appt’s in beautiful Downtown Smiths Falls. Walking distance to all amenities. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water and parking included. Elevator and laundry facilities on site. $800-$1100 all inclusive. 613-284-1736.

WORLD CLASS WATERFRONT RESORT. 100 picturesque wooded acres. State of the arch modern log guest cottages, over 600 feet clean shoreline on popular water way, fully equipped and operational, M.L.S. call me for details, Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

HOME/PROPERTIES WANTED ANXIOUS ENTREPRENEUR willing to spend several million dollars for the right business opportunity, any location considered. Also smaller investor looking for local Profitable business for cash. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.

CONTRACTOR BUYS any type of property in need of repair or renovation. (613)283-8475 Call me for a free evaluation. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales LIVESTOCK Representative of Remax Quiet Rural 3 Bedroom Riverview Realty Ltd. Wanted to buy, horses, Home, no pets, no smok- Brokerage. colts and ponies, all types. ing. $1800/mnth, utilities Contact Bob Perkins at included. Monday-Friday, DEVELOPER SEEKING 613-342-6030. 9-5. 613-267-4714. large or small track of Available immediately. land (or waterfront property) two subdivide into PETS Spacious 1050sq.ft. residential lots for cash. condo, at Barrington in Call Gerry Hudson: Smiths Falls. Suitable 1-613-449-1668. Sales Dog obedience classes. for seniors. Bright Representative of Remax Puppy kindergarten, bespotless corner with 2 Riverview Realty Ltd. ginners and advanced bedrooms, 2 baths, c/w Brokerage. classes located at the central air, garage and Perth Indoor Pool. Speelevator. Includes stove, PREMIUM PLACE paid cializing in training your fridge, washer, dryer for modest waterfront dog to be a better beand window coverings. home or cottage. Free haved family member. $1650/mnth, includes evaluation upon request. Professional instructors heat, hydro and water. Call Jim and Judy Stewart of Gerry Hudson: Immediate possession. 1-613-449-1668. Sales True Companion Dog No pets. Interested Representative of Remax Obedience School, servparties only. ing the Perth and area Riverview Realty Ltd. 613-283-7665. communities for over Brokerage. 23 years. www.trainyourdog.ca. SERIOUS DAIRY farmer 613-264-0203. REAL ESTATE seeking 100-250 acres SERVICES productive soil and decent buildings. PERSONAL CALL ME for several low also dedicated beef priced (under $70,000) farmer requires 60-200 Fixer upper type high acres with good house Alcoholics Anonymous profit flip type proper- and barn for cash. 613-284-2696. ties. Call Gerry Hudson: Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Representative of Remax Overeaters Anonymous Riverview Realty Ltd. Riverview Realty Ltd. 613-264-5158 Brokerage. Brokerage.

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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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PAUL’S MASONRY

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-899-7269.

Data Entry Person must have knowledge of tax software DTMAX, same software used at H & R Block. Required for March and April. Salary depending on experience and knowledge of tax software and personal taxes. Please call 613-256-3839 or send resume to: maggieturner @sympatico. ca

BUILDING AND REPAIRS Heritage Stone, Brick and Block Footings, Foundations, Concrete Finishing, Log Chinking, and Chimney Sweeping Will go anywhere!

PAUL WARRINGTON 268-2394

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Certified Mason. 15 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

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ELMWOOD CEMETERY CO. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING April 17th, 1:00PM at the Cemetery Building 165 Dufferin Rd., Perth, ON

Handy Man Home Improvements, general Repairs, Decks, fences, Deck Staining, Painting, Renovations, Drywall, Sheds, Dump Runs. Free E s t i m a t e s , 613-572-1959

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CLAYTON SENIORS HOUSING CORPORATION

Wednesday, May 15 - 7:00 pm LINN BOWER APARTMENTS

134 Lynn Bower Lane, Clayton, Ontario (613) 256-6769

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MEMBERS THE LEGAL CLINIC Thursday, May 30, 2019 6:30 PM At The Legal Clinic 10 Sunset Boulevard, Perth, Ontario For membership Applications call 613-264-8888 or 1-888-777-8916 HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Looking for DZ Driver for Triaxle Truck and DZ Driver for Water Truck & Pit Truck. Also looking for Loader Operators. Experience required. Please send in resume to info@greelysand.com

Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Receptionist North Lanark Community Health Centre, a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services, is seeking to fill a 1.0 FTE Receptionist (Long Term Medical Leave). The Receptionist provides the initial and ongoing telephone and personal reception services with community residents and business contacts of the Centre by providing courteous and professional assistance to the Centre’s clientele and associates. The Receptionist also provides a broad range of clerical/reception support to all components of the North Lanark Community Health Centre. For a complete position description, please refer to our website at: www.nlchc.on.ca Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by noon on April 11th, 2019 to: jhalpenny@nlchc.on.ca

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Richmond Rod and Gun Show, April 6 & 7, Sat. 8-4, Sun. 9-2. Admission $8. Richmond Arena. Details valleysportsmanshow.com

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FOR RENT Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans and applianc1 Room for rent, 42 es. Phone 613-551-6698. Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working Wanted to buy, 12’ quiet person, all inclusive, Sportspal Canoe, square $120/wk. 613-812-2400. back. 613-284-4668 2 bedroom large apartment with fridge, stove, VEHICLES heat, hydro, water, laundry & parking included. 2006 Chev Impala, Smiths Falls, $1,050/mnth. 109,000km, safety in Call Perry 613-284-4191. 2018, good body. Asking $1500. Carleton Place, 1 bed613-257-5733 room granny suite, all inclusive, $1400/month. immediately. Wanted: Classic & Vintage Available between cars & trucks. Please call 613-257-5094 9-2. Mark 613-360-2699.

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Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Hardwood for barn, building, or repairs /horse shelters & garden sheds. 613-267-5772

Corner of McGill & William Sts. Smiths Falls Air conditioned Handicap accessible

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Have you heard of “petitionofonemillion.ca”? Sunday April 7th. St. Philip Neri Toledo 9am mass and St. Denis Athens 11am mass will be holding a petition Sunday. Please know that you can help as well, everyone is welcome at our services anytime. For more info 275 1460/ 275 2513 dowcom@sympatico.ca

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PHOENIX DISASTER CONTROL LTD.

Property Restoration Well established building and Restoration Company has immediate openings for the following positions:

HELP WANTED

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume by 4 pm on Friday April 12th to: ccrampton@lcp-home.com

Wages based on individual’s experience and background, Valid Drivers License required and must be bondable. Please email your resume to: dan@phoenixdisaster.ca

If at any stage in the selection process you require an accommodation due to a disability, please contact 613 257-7619 and let us know how we can assist you.

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Do you want to work in a beautiful park environment this summer? The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is looking for a Park Assistant Manager and Park Attendants for the 2019 operating season. The successful candidates will be responsible for helping ensure the effective operation of the Park under the direction of the Park Manager. The above positions will be required to work weekends and evenings as scheduled by the Park Manager. Job descriptions are available at the Township Office or on the Township’s web site at www.ektwp.ca. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume, outlining work history, relevant education and qualifications, in confidence, by 4:00 p.m. on Friday April 12, 2019 to: Deputy Clerk Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley 6544 New Dublin Road, R.R. #2 Addison, Ontario K0E 1A0 E-mail: deputyclerk@ektwp.ca Telephone: 613-345-7480 Personal information collected from applications is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and will be used to determine qualifications for employment. Questions about the collection of information should be directed to the Administrator-Clerk at the address indicated above. The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations under the requirement of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) will be provided upon request.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lanark Community Programs

HELP WANTED

North Lanark Community Health Centre

HELP WANTED

St. Francis De Sales ParishBlessed Sacrament Parish

Employment Opportunity Family Relief Workers

Position Overview: To support male youth with complex behavioural needs. Experience supporting individuals with ASD and mental health needs required.

DRYWALL/MUD FINISHERS CARPENTERS, CARPENTER HELPERS, PAINTERS, LABOURERS

HELP WANTED

OFFICE MANAGER

Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services

Family Relief Program a part of Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services is seeking to fill 2 full time hourly contract positions and one casual weekend position in Carleton Place. One bi-weekly morning position in Smiths Falls

Township Of Elizabethtown-Kitley Is Seeking A Park Assistant Manager And Park Attendants For The 2019 Operating Season

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Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre

HELP WANTED

Function: To provide Office Manager and Secretarial duties to the Parishes of St. Francis de Sales, Smiths Falls and Blessed Sacrament, Lombardy. Scope: The Office Manager is required to work independently under the general direction of the pastor. Skills the Office Manager should possess include: friendliness and the ability to deal with people using good communication skills. The Office Manager should be computer literate and have a working knowledge of Microsft Office. The candidate should be open to learn and operate other computer programs. Copies of the job description can be picked up at the Parish Office, Tuesday through Friday. Résumé must be submitted, by hand, mail, email, or fax to the parish office by 4 pm on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The successful candidate will be interviewed by a member of the parish Screening Committee. References and a recent criminal reference check will be required. Employment to commence on or before Monday, April 22, 2019

HELP WANTED

Equipment Operator, experience with variety of equipment, able to perform basic maintenance, Valid license and own transportation required. 613-229-0737 or email johngibsonconstruction@live.ca

First Choice Haircutters, requires immediately fulltime/part-time stylists for our busy salon in Perth. Guaranteed hourly wage plus profit sharing. We provide the clientele, you provide the talent. Drop in and visit Alex. For more information 613-264-0716.

Wilf Hall & Sons Well Drilling

seeking experienced Helper/Driller. DZ Licence and clean driving record a must. Drilling/Welding experience an asset. Competitive wages. Send resume to mth215hallshore@gmail.com or call Mark at 613 278 0580 or 613 223 5094

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Full-time Position Available Candidates should have good knowledge of the streets and roads around Smiths Falls Perth and surrounding areas. experience handling cash an asset. Competitive wages offered. Training provided. Please drop off or mail resume to 5 Chambers Street, Smiths Falls K7A 2Y2 Attention: Brett. We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Classifieds Get Results! Lanark County is seeking a high energy, dynamic, professional to fill the following regular full-time opportunity in our Social Services Department starting as soon as possible. REGULAR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION WORKER (POSTING #SS2019-006) MANDATE: The successful incumbent will provide employment supports, intensive case management, employment counselling and job retention strategies to clients of the Ontario Works and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). REGULAR FULL-TIME ONTARIO WORKS CASEWORKER (POSTING #SS2019-007) MANDATE: The successful incumbent will maintain a client caseload by conducting interviews, completing applications and determining eligibility for assistance. In addition, the incumbent will make client referrals to the appropriate community agencies and provide support to participants in determining and monitoring participation agreements. Explore this rewarding opportunity and learn more about the requirements for this position, including application deadline, by visiting job opportunities on our website at: www.lanarkcounty.ca

Weigh Scale Clerk Are you a self-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast paced environment? We are a local Construction Company looking for a Weigh Scale Clerk. This is a part time, seasonal position. Primary Responsibilities: • Weighing inbound and outbound trucks on scale • Enter appropriate data into computer to print customer tickets • Radio communication with truck drivers and loader operators to ensure proper material and weights are loaded on customer trucks • Answer phones and assist with walk in customers • Additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent • Excellent customer service and communication skills, both oral and written • Highly motivated and able to work with minimal supervision • Safety oriented • Basic computer skills • Ability to multi task and prioritize work load • Superior accuracy and analytical skills • Experience with Wintik software would be an asset but is not required • Valid driver’s license Please submit your resume to: careers@tackaberryconstruction.com Or mail to: G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Company Limited P.O. Box 70 Athens, ON K0E 1B0 G. Tackaberry & Sons is an equal opportunity employer. We wish to thank all who apply for this position, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Guide to Area Telephone Exchanges

623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain

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HELP WANTED DZ driver required to pump septic tanks/deliver and service portable toilets. Must know local area. Email resume to info@perthseptic.com

Ottawa & Pembroke HELP WANTED

Duties: Provide help and guidance to children with special needs in Licensed child care. May include: lifting, changing diapers, learning how to tube feed (training provided).

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Qualifications: ECE, DSW, PSW preferred. Must have a Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check. Able to travel to various centers.

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RFP #: 19-CS-03 Community Services Department Construction Project Management

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 April 18, 2019 for this Community Services opportunity. The Town of Smiths Falls is looking to retain a project manager to act on the Towns behalf in managing the Phase 2 renovation of the Town Hall scheduled to be completed by late Fall of 2019. The project manager will receive functional direction and will report to the Director of Community Services. They will work collaboratively with the architects, engineers, CBO, contractor and other stakeholders to deliver the project on time and on budget. A demonstrated ability to manage construction projects as well as knowledge of municipal operations and attention to detail are among required skills.

The lowest or any Proposal will not necessarily be accepted. AMENDMENTS TO SUBMISSIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED

SEALED TENDERS, on forms provided by the Township, will be received in envelopes, clearly marked as “Tender #PW2019-01, Township of Montague – Supply of One 3 Ton Truck Cab and Chassis 4x4 truck” until 11:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday April 23, 2019. Address to: Jamie McCarthy, C.E.T., C.R.S. Public Works Manager – Township of Montague 6547 Rogers Stevens Drive Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4W6 Specifications and the Forms of Tender may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. TENDERS

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The Corporation of Tay Valley Township is seeking Proposals for the following two items: AUTOMATIC VEHICLE LOCATION AND TELEMATICS SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC WORKS FLEET ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE BOLINGBROKE BRIDGE SEALED PROPOSALS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the clock on the computer located in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Thursday, April 18th, 2019. Proposals will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing. Proposal packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Amanda Mabo, Clerk T: 613-267-5353 ext. 130 217 Harper Road E: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 www.tayvalleytwp.ca

TOWNSHIP OF MONTAGUE CONTRACT NO. 2019-18038 MATHESON DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION SEALED TENDERS, on forms provided by the Township, will be received in envelopes clearly marked as “Tender # 2019-18038, Township of Montague – Matheson Drive Reconstruction” until 2:30 p.m. local time on Tuesday April 23, 2019. Address to: Jamie McCarthy, C.E.T., C.R.S. Public Works Manager – Township of Montague 6547 Rogers Stevens Drive Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 4W6 The Township of Montague is reconstructing Matheson Drive from Rideau Avenue North to Rosedale Road South. In addition, the Township is also planning on reconstructing Matheson Drive from Rosedale Road South to approximately 1.24km east, Riceville Road and Charlotte Street. The project includes pulverizing of existing road surface, with sections of full road reconstruction, including supply/ placement of granular base and subbase, hot mix asphalt and constructing paved shoulders. This project also includes several culvert replacements, grading, drainage corrections and private entrance and landscaping reinstatements. Full details of the project scope have been included in the tender package. Plans, specifications and the Forms of Tender may be obtained by contacting the Municipal Office. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. If you should require further information regarding this tender, questions will be accepted up to Thursday, April 11th, 2019, with addendums being issued up to Tuesday April 16th, 2019. Please contact: Jamie McCarthy, C.E.T., C.R.S. Public Works Manager Township of Montague works@township.montague.on.ca Joshua Smith, P.Eng Project Manager – The Ainley Group smith.j@ainleygroup.com

HELP WANTED 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, strong math skills and experience on the forklift required. Strong interpersonal skills and a team player. 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime. Hourly rate: $16.00 Please email your resume to kelly.mitchell@ michelgermain.com Delivery Driver: Home base business in the village of North Gower is looking for part-time delivery driver offering full day delivery on Tuesday and Wednesdays with part-time on Thursday/Friday based on need. Drivers must have customer service skills for interaction with clients while also able to complete deliveries in a timely manner. Candidates must be 25 years or older for insurance purposes and have a clean driving record with a current driver abstract and up to date police background check. Please send all resumes or inquiries to ottawa@hearttohomemeals.ca Handyman Service looking for full time labourers to do handyman work, landscaping, cutting grass, yard cleanup. 613-267-5460. Landscape Foreman and Labourers. Ability to operate, repair and maintain lawn equipment, work in all weather conditions. Valid license and own transportation required. Call 613-229-0737 or email johngibsonconstruction@live.ca Local Roofing Company looking for a labourer & shingler. Please call 613-267-7743 Part-time worker, Group Home in Carleton Place, clean supervised residence, qualifications: CPR, first aide, food handling course, criminal record check, hours are 11am-6pm, provide own transportation. For more info call Lisa 613-250-2693.

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Saturday, April 13th at 10:00 AM

To be held on site at 4301 Cty Rd 15 Brockville K6V 5T2. From Hwy 401, take Maitland exit (Cty Rd 15) travel North approx. 7Kms. Watch for signs! (South end of village of Algonquin) Complete liquidation of garage equip & tools, vintage cars, and more! Tools & Garage Equip to incl: Hydra-lift model 27 ACF 7000lb 2 post hoist, Ingersoll-Rand 7.5hp 80gal vert. cast iron head air comp (like new), 250 amp AC/DC Arcweld elec. welder, 225 amp Lincoln elec. weld, Iron Man 230 Hobart mig welder with tank, Porta Spot 100 amp spot welder, set of O/A torches and cart (Harris), Honda gas power pressure washer, 30” 3 in 1 sheer brake and roller on stand, Rigid 18” 7.5hp metal cut off saw, 2 engine stands, 8 gal sand blaster, 2 ton folding engine lift, Canablast 10gal sand blaster, parts washer, portable tire rack, 40211 air dryer, elec/hyd. pipe bender up to 3”, 14” Milwaukee chop saw, battery chargers, shop fan, Hein Werner hyd. power puller, Discomatic brake lathe, Ultra Pro 1700 wheel balancer, HD tire changer (8”-24” tires), Husky 60” tool chest (like new), lg qty. of hand tools including Snap-On, Mac, SK, and Herbrand incl: flat wrenches, socket wrenches, screw drivers, plyers, and more. Cyclone sand blaster (cabinet style), lg. qty. of air tools, power tools, 1hp bench grinder on stand, Rigid reamer with 2 sets of dyes (up to 2”), 6 ton air over hyd. jacks. Vintage vehicles to incl: 1930 Chrysler 4 door sedan 110” wheel base – has been in storage over 45 years (not seized), 1949 Dodge pickup mounted on 2003 Dakota drive train – set up for big block Dodge engine – Motor for in Dodge pickup: Mopar 440 professionally rebuilt by Lockhead machine shop with 618 heads, new comp cam, timing chain, lifters, springs, Manley racing valves, Mopar dual plane intake, Holly high output fuel pump, Edelbrock carb and water pump, ARP stainless steel chrome bolt kit (this engine would fit Dodge pickup, but will be sold separately). 1950 Chrysler Windsor 4 door sedan (stored since 1968, not running, but not seized), 1953 Plymouth Cranbroock 2 door coop (very rare car – not running), 1955 Fargo pickup mounted on 71 4X4 Chev Jimmy frame (project), 1958 Chrysler Windsor 4 door hard top with post, 353 V8 big block automatic (28 000 miles – running), 1964 Ford Thunderbird Landeau no body fill, repainted in March 2018, 10 000 miles showing, running condition (very nice car), 1984 Chrysler Lebaron convertible (parts car), 1985 Dodge 600 convertible (parts car), 1986 Dodge 600 convertible, 2.2Litre automatic trans (currently being driven), 1986 Jaguar V12 full load, 4 complete Pontiac Fiero parts cars as well as in excess of 30 more broke down into parts including motors, transmissions, frames, body parts, bumpers, hoods, elec. components and more (to all be sold in one lot). Miscellaneous items to incl: 1979 Honda 1000 Goldwing motorcycle (running), one of a kind trailer made from Fiero car, 16’ plus 2’ beaver tail all steel tandem trailer with 15 500 lb winch, 3500 lb axels, elec. brakes, ramps (8’ wide), tilt & swivel car dolly, 7.5’ Western snow plow complete with electrical, Little Giant 1800 lb 12V forklift with built-in charger, various storage cabinets, 1 ton 110V elec. chain hoist, Manco 9hp gas powered hyd. unit, exhaust fan, antique double sided gas island light standard, auto parts including: 1934 Chev standard 200 frame and drive train, Mopar big block, 2 -4 barrel cast iron intake domes, pair of 618 Dodge heads (off 1968 SuperBee), qty. of reproduction gas and automotive signs and memorabilia incl: McColl-Frontenac red Indian sign. Many other articles too numerous to mention! Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible for Loss Or Accident Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with Proper I.D. Prop: Mr. & Mrs. Dale Armstrong Auction Conducted By Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside ON 613-537-8862 www.peterrossauction.ca

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(team) sets left and he said he would sponsor all of them," Edgerton recalls. "I could not believe it. I was pretty happy. That kind of sponsorship meant we could replace all the jerseys in one season." A new, more modern logo was also created in anticipation of getting the new jerseys. It has the word 'Kings' emblazed in capital letters with 'CP" underneath in smaller letters. The words are over a modern looking crown. The logo still bears the Kings navy blue and gold colouring. This logo redesign marks the first time in decades it has been changed. "We worked with Blade Sports on the logo and we got new jackets, hats and merchandise," Edgerton recalls. A Welcome Back to the hockey season dance was held last September and raised $3,500. Edgerton says putting the dance together was not only the work of executive members but also nonexecutive members who wanted to help out. It was at the dance that new CPMHA logo on the new jerseys was unveiled to an enthusiastic crowd. Another new addition for CPMHA this season is the holding of an end-of season banquet for its teams. The banquet will be held April 13 in the large upper hall at the arena. "I do not remember the last time CPMHA had a banquet," Edgerton notes, adding he still remembers attending his first hockey banquet as a kid and still has the trophy. "There has to be closure to a hockey season. We have to recognize those kids who achieve a lot and we have to recognize the kids who play." At the banquet, awards will be handed out in several categories in all divisions, along with some coaching awards and the inaugural Connor K. McArthur Bursary - created in memory of memory of former CPMHA player Connor McArthur who passed away July 2, 2018 at the age of 19. This award, for players in the Midget

Division only, will be awarded "to a graduating, all-around player who demonstrates commitment to academic achievement, sportsmanship and leadership in the community." Other changes this season involved how player and goaltending evaluations were done. "Those were independent evaluations for the most part. Is there room for improvement? Absolutely," Edgerton notes. Complete Goalie Development (CGD) in Stittsville was brought out to offer goalie training and this training was split between the Stittsville location and the Carleton Place Arena. "Matt Dopud of CGD was fantastic," Edgerton says, adding CPMHA is also looking to improve training sessions for players and even assist coaches through some classroom sessions next season. "We want to be here to help our coaches and our players," he adds. Edgerton says getting out of debt was important for the executive but so is planning for the future. Jerseys do not last forever and he wants to make sure there is money put aside so that when new jerseys are needed again, there will be something in the coffers to help a future president with the endeavour. "As a president, you want to make your mark and leave the association in better shape that you found it. Paul Ross did that and Garth Middlestead did that," he says of his predecessors in the president's chair. "My thought coming it was, what can we do to make it (hockey experience) better? I think we have done that." As mentioned previously, the CPMHA end of season banquet will be held in the large hall upstairs at the arena April 13 from 4 to 7 p.m. and the annual general meeting is set April 17 for 7 p.m. in the Bob Rintoul Hall at the arena. As always, all those in attendance at the meeting will be eligible to win a free hockey registration for the upcoming hockey season. Theresa Fritz is the secretary of the Carleton Place Minor Hockey Association

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Almonte Civitan Club President: Peter Guthrie 613-256-6234 Meeting: 2nd & 4th Mondays 7:30 pm • Almonte Civitan Community Hall 500 Almonte St., Almonte Email: theclub@almontecivitan.com; secretary @almontecivitan.com • Web: www.almontecivitan.com • Facebook: www.facebook.com/almontecivitan • Service Club supporting over 30 local or community related charitable groups • Looking for energetic volunteers. Join us at our Civitan Information Night, April 8, 6:00 pm Social, 7:00 pm Dinner – Call Peter Guthrie 613-256-1102 • Auction Sale: first Thursday of every month, Doors open 4:00 pm • Hall Rental and catering for all occasions (360 capacity) Email bookings@almontecivitan.com • Medical Loan Cupboard, Blood Donor Clinics • Eastern Ontario Event Center – equipment and signage rental for fairs, festivals, sporting events. Email: eventcentre@almontecivitan.com • Tents: 20’x20’ and 20’x40’ with sides. Phone 613-256-6234 mailbox 3 • Almonte Junior Civitan Club – meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 4-H Fiddlers April 5 • Lottery Raffle April to June • Annual Fish Fry – Friday, May 3 • Mother’s Day Breakfast May 12th • 37th Annual Lobster Fest Dinner & Dance, June 9 Carleton Place & District Civitan Club President: Don Howard Meetings: 1st Thursdays 7:00 pm. Sometimes also 3rd Thursday • Community Living Assoc. 390 Flora St, Carleton Place Call ahead 613-257-5110 • Email: carletonplacecivitan@yahoo.ca • Web: http://www.carletonplacecivitan.com • Adopt A Road-McNeely • BINGO/Catch the Ace Tuesday 7:00pm at C.P. Arena • Camp Quality • Canada Day Celebration • Canadian Guide Dog for the Blind • CHEO Breakfast, Country Music/Dinner • Charity 50/50 Draws • Elizabeth Court Senior’s Residence Flower Planting • Food Bank • Friends in Sport Fishing • Spring Home Show

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you will often find that success comes not just from professional matters and connections, but by how you present yourself. Appearances have an impact.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Growing comfortable expressing your feelings has you reaching out for new friends and relationships, Libra. You never know who you might meet when you open yourself up.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you have been feeling stressed out or unimpressed with a relationship, you may need to infuse a little extra energy into the mix this week.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Encouragement will come from an unlikely place, Taurus. This may be someone who you thought wasn’t on your side, but really is. This realization may be a shock.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A sense of play may come over you this week and put you in a creative mood, Leo. You may find that a few artsy projects will get all sorts of ideas flowing.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Lately your identity seems to be shaped by the company you keep, Scorpio. That means your colleagues, friends or family are playing a key role in influencing your behavior.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, your tongue may be extra sharp this week, so be careful in how you talk to the ones you love. Exercise caution around people at work as well.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Some unusual possibilities for the future are coming your way, Gemini. Make an effort to be receptive, or they could pass you by before you know it.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Far-reaching ideas are on your mind, Virgo. You aren’t sure which path you want to take just yet. It can be fun to experiment with experiences outside of your comfort zone.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 If you are single, this is the perfect time to get out with friends as much as possible,Pisces. If you are in a relationship, prioritize date nights.

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loon animals by Korny Klowns. With Carleton Place a growing community, the show is an excellent opportunity for new residents to see the many businesses and services they have to work with. Over three days, the Carleton Place Spring Home & Fashion Show averages between 2,500 and 3,000 visitors, with people coming from all over the Ottawa Valley and beyond. "Visitors can expect plenty of handouts and free samples," White said. Three door prizes will be given away at the Carleton Place Spring Home & Fashion Show, one each day. "Friday's prize is a push lawn mower, and we are also giving away two packs of four tickets to the CP200 Celebration Concert (July 27)," White noted. An outdoor fire pit from Bytown Lumber is up for grabs on Saturday, and Sunday's prize is a $500 gift card for Mitchell's Your Independent Grocer. "People do not need to be present to win door prizes," White noted. "With contact information on ballots, winners will be contacted by staff." There is no fashion show at the event; however, a handful of exhibitors offer women's clothing, including Acquisti Life and SweetLegs. The Carleton Place Spring Home & Fashion Show is the largest show of its kind in the area. You do not want to miss it. "Come out ... this is a big year for Carleton Place," White stressed, and "you could go home with a prize." "We really need to thank our wonderful volunteers," he added. "They are always willing to come forward." The arena is fully accessible and offers plenty of free parking. An ATM machine is located in the lobby. Recreation and culture manager Joanne Henderson explained, "Any proceeds remaining after expenses go into a reserve for recreation." For more information, visit the show's Facebook page (search Carleton Place Spring Home Show).

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CARLETON PLACE/ALMONTE THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Almonte Legion Pipes & Drums WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Almonte Legion , 100 Bridge Street, Almonte CONTACT: Neil MacLeod, neilmacleod88@icloud.com COST: Almonte Legion Pipe Band is reforming. Inaugural meeting, all are welcome. Meets every Thursday at 7 p.m.. Teaching will be given and legion membership is not required.

SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Antiques and Collectibles Show WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Carambeck Community Centre, 351 Bridge St., Carleton Place CONTACT: arizaconsulting1@gmail.com COST: Second annual Antiques and Collectibles Show features 30 unique vendors and displays to browse and explore. Narrated tours of St. Peter Celestine Church - Pakenham

WHEN: 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: St. Peter Celestine Church - Pakenham, 139 Renfrew Street, Pakenham, Ontario, Mississippi Mills CONTACT: Terry Currie COST: Small donation requested St. Peter Celestine Church in Pakenham presents narrated tours of the church by historian Terry Currie on Saturday, April 6, 10:30am and 1:30pm and again on Sunday afternoon at 1:30 pm. Lanark County Genealogical Society Meeting WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Beckwith Community Centre, 1702 9th Line, Beckwith CONTACT: Don Cooper, lcgsinfo34@gmail.com COST: Guest speaker Anne Raina on "Clara's Rib," her sisters' treatment for tuberculosis at the Royal Ottawa Sanatorium (1939-1952). Everyone welcome. Refreshments.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Breakfast in Carleton Place WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: St.

PERTH FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Social Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-2673952 COST: Every Friday, enjoy bridge in Perth for the social fun of it.

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Perth parish mission/retreat WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Perth St. John Catholic Church, 38 Wilson Street, Perth CONTACT: 613-267-1043 COST: With lay Catholic evangelist Patrick Sullivan. More info at stjohnperthontario.com

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Stamp Club meeting WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Phil Warrington, pwarrington@rideau.net COST: All are welcome.

THURSDAY, APRIL 11

Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Civitan Club, 6787 County Road 43, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price, 613-2673298 COST: There are also duplicate clubs in Kemptville and Almonte.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Snowmobile Club Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m 11:00 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: Lyle Conroy, 613-267-2283 COST: Pancakes are included for charity breakfasts March 16 (Alzheimer's

MONDAY, APRIL 8

Message of Hope speaking tour WHEN: 6:30 a.m - 8:00 a.m WHERE: Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte CONTACT: Eleanor Glenn, glenn07s@hotmail.com COST: $20 at the door Best selling author Eleanor Glenn will offer an inspirational message of hope, comfort and optimism and give you concrete ways to know when dearly departed loves ones are with you.

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Friday Fun Days at the Library WHEN: 10:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water Street, Kemptville Norenberg Branch, Kemptville CONTACT: info@ngpl.ca Friday Fun Days at the North Grenville Public Library is a drop-in program for ages 0-5. Join Library Sue for story time. Children must participate with parent or caregiver. No registration required; pick up a numbered ticket at the front desk. Game Night at KYC WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Youth Centre, 5 Oxford St W, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-5212 COST: Game Night at the Kemptville

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SUNDAY, APRIL 14

Vegan Cooking Classes WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2734 Drummond Concession 2 Road Perth, Perth CONTACT: Tania McGlade, 613 812 3415, rtmcglade@xplornet.ca COST: $25 Five week Vegan Cooking Classes

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Wlmwood Cemetery Co. AGM WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: Elmwood Cemetery Building, 165 Dufferin Road, Perth CONTACT: Doug Cox COST: Elmwood Cemetery Co. is hosting its annual general meeting at the cemetery building in Perth.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Mel's Farm Fundraiser WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Settlers Ridge Centre, 275 Brockville St, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Mel Young COST: Clothing and shoe sale - one week only - to benefit Mel's Farm All Animal Rescue and Sanctuary. Items $2 and up. New and used items. Something for everyone.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Dance WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Toledo Legion Branch 478, 320 County Rd 8, Elizabethtown-Kitley CONTACT: 613-275-2400, http://www.toledolegion.com COST: $15 Featuring Harry Adrain. Doors open at 1 p.m. and dancing is

Youth Centre most Fridays until 9 pm. Check schedule at www.facebook.com/KemptvilleYouth/.

SUNDAY, APRIL 7

Family Expo WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: North Grenville District High School, 2605 Concession Rd, Kemptville ON, Kemptville CONTACT: Ontario Parenting Connection Kemptville chapter COST: Ontario Parenting Connection Family Expo gives local parents and caregivers an opportunity to find recreational programs, services, and arts and culture opportunities for children and youth.

SATURDAY, APRIL 13

Spring Trails Talk, Merrickville District Trails Society WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 11:30 a.m WHERE: Merrickville District Community Health Centre, 354 Read Street, Merrickville-Wolford CONTACT: Tim Allen, 613 269

4282, tim.allen@arul.ulaval.ca, http://www.merrickvilledistricttrailssociety.org COST: A Yukon Adventure: Ed Chandler, an experienced wilderness guide now residing in Merrickville, takes us on a spectacular journey through the parks, trails and heritage sites of our last frontier. All welcome. Light refreshments served-come early.

SUNDAY, APRIL 14

North Grenville Sustainability Fair WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: info.sustainablenorthgrenville@gmail.com COST: 12th annual North Grenville Sustainability Fair, presented by Sustainable North Grenville. Vendors, demonstrations, kids' area, electric vehicle show, local food and music.

SMITHS FALLS from 2-5 p.m. followed by a hot supper.

TUESDAY, APRIL 9

Bingo Smiths Falls Civitan WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-0818 COST: Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Gentle Exercise WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Rideau Valley Diabetes Service - Smiths Falls, 2 Gould St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-2558 COST: Gentle exercise. Work at your own pace, with qualified staff leading the group. Free, everyone welcome. Shout Sister Choir WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Westminster Church, 11

Church Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: members@shoutsisterchoir.ca COST: Shout Sisters in Smiths Falls is welcoming new members. We sing a fun mix of music and we learn from recorded tracks so you don't have to read music. We don't audition and everyone is welcome. Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Healey's Glass, 1 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-2851551, lookatyoupenny@gmail.com COST: Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club meets every Wednesday evening. Come and check us out. Develop self confidence and learn how to speak in front of groups. Toastmasters Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Healey Glass, 7 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Carrie Wynne COST: If you want to practice your public speaking skills in a warm friendly environment Contact Penny Croghan 613-285-1551

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Easter community pot luck WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: MERA Schoolhouse, 974 Concession 9A Dalhousie, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: Trina Conboy, 613-278-0388 COST: Community potluck dinner.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Mary's Catholic Church, Carleton Place, 28 Hawthorne, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-257-1284 COST: Breakfast, first and third Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. masses at St. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus.

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