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It’s another busy fall for Lanark County Interval House (LCIH) as they are deep into planning for the 28th annual Women’s Fair Nov. 5 and the ninth annual Violet Femmes event Nov. 25. “November and December as significantly busy months for LCIH,” noted executive director Erin Lee. “As the fall arrives, we prepare for our
busy fundraising season.” First up is the Women’s Fair, set for Saturday, Nov. 5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Neelin Street Community Centre (75 Neelin Street) in Carleton Place. Lee noted this year is especially significant given that it will be the last time the event is organized by LCIH. “…Sometimes you want to end something wen it’s really positive and still good in our community,” she explained.
“We want to move towards more corporate outreach and we’re trying to solidify more corporate sponsors for our agency.” However, Lee indicated the organization didn’t want to see the event disappear and is working with the Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills, who are going to be taking it over. “They’re going to take it on next year and they’ll run it, but we will continue to
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Lanark County Interval House’s 28th annual Women’s Fair is set to take over the Carleton Place Community Centre once again on Nov. 5, offering a variety of products and services by women-led businesses. This will be the final year for the fair under the organization of LCIH. The Rotary Club of Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills will take it over next year.
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Lanark County hands out first round of community grants since introducing new program BY ASHLEY KULP
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More than $275,000 will be spent through Lanark County’s new community grants program in 2017. Deputy clerk Leslie Drynan provided a summary of the 2017 funding requests during the Oct. 12 Lanark County community services committee meeting. Council had approved a more streamlined approach last year, which involved assembling a community grants working group, of which Drynan was a part. A call-out for applications was issued over the summer and closed Sept. 15. According to Drynan, a total of $596,448 in funding requests were made, while the budget for the 2017 community grants program is $275,000 which she said reflects a 1.5 per cent increase over 2016. She noted the group met on two occasions to review the applications. “All applications were reviewed and assessed based on the evaluation matrix and grant program criteria,” she remarked. “…The intent of the program was to award grants to projects that have a direct impact on the people of our community or an indirect impact by increasing the capacity of organizations to initiate and sustain local projects.” “Just to confirm, grants are not issued to cover deficits or retire debts, replace current program funding, contribute to buildings, which includes renovation, construction or purchase, or to individuals to provide money for fundraising activities,” Drynan added. The evaluation matrix looked at areas including whether the funding would: address service gaps, build on existing community strengths and assets, use resources effectively, benefit a wide audience, and respond to clearly identified local needs and demonstrate enrichment of the community. There are two funding streams with the new program: project grant and program grant. The project grant category provides annual funding to a maximum of $10,000, while the program grant issues ongoing funding to a maximum of $50,000 over the four-year council term. “But as you’ll know, this program has started two years into the term so this program funding is for two years,” Drynan stated. Within that program grant category falls the five youth centres in Lanark County, which council decided would be placed under the community grants program in 2017. Each year, they provide $40,000 to each centre (Perth, Smiths Falls, Lanark Highlands, Carleton Place, Mississippi Mills). While each centre was required to submit an application, it was recommended by the working group that they be
approved. That funding makes up $200,000 of the total $275,000 available and will continue into 2018. Coun. Shawn Pankow (Smiths Falls mayor) said he sees the youth centre funding as a “challenge” in the process. “You’ve got $275,000, but really $200,000 of that is committed to youth centres. So you’re down to $75,000…in terms of a discussion on the youth centres, there’s got to be a better way of utilizing those dollars,” he pointed out. “Putting all that money into one sector takes a lot away from so many others.” Other successful applicants: • Archives Lanark ($11,000 – 100 per cent of total ask): Five-thousand dollars will be put towards rent while the remaining $6,000 will be used for operations. • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County ($8,000 of $28,850 ask): To expand after-school programming that has been in existence for the last four years. • Food for Thought in Lanark County ($9,000 – 100 per cent of total ask): To purchase food to continue to support the student nutrition programs within the Upper Canada District School Board and Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. • Lanark Community Programs ($25,000 – 100 per cent of total ask): Funds will be used to enhance their volunteer income tax program which has been organized for the past three years. It offers income tax assistance to financially vulnerable Lanark County residents. Applying through the program grant category, the $25,000 sum will be provided in 2018 as well. • Lanark County Community Justice Program ($5,000 of $26,100 ask): Funds will be directed to enhancing partnerships with youthserving agencies for a bigger impact, as well as creating effective working relationships with Lanark County
schools and youth centres. • Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program ($4,934 – 100 per cent of total ask): The organization plans to expand and launch a new program with the funding. • Lanark County Tourism Association ($5,000 of $10,000 ask): It’s expected this funding will be directed towards co-ordinating an image collection and to attend a trade show. • Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement ($1,500 of $3,000 ask): These monies will be used to host an annual meeting in Lanark County. • Watersheds Canada ($4,000 of $8,000 ask): Funds will be used to assist the White Lake Watershed Plan. Of note, the Rideau Heritage Route Tourism Association (RHRTA), which traditionally receives $10,000 from the county, applied for $20,000 under the program to develop a strategic plan. The funds were not approved. Back in the spring, the county threatened pulling its annual funding to RHRTA after the organization went under restructuring. “We have spent $10,000 annually in the past and I see now it’s $20,000, so if it’s denied that means we’re no longer in that group?” questioned Coun. Brian Campbell (Tay Valley Township councillor). “That’s correct,” answered Coun.
John Fenik (Perth mayor) and community services committee chair. Much of county council was pleased to see how the system worked and upon being asked about the process by Coun. Louis Antonakos (Carleton Place mayor), CAO Kurt Greaves, also a member of the working group, noted “we had consensus on all decisions, so that seemed to work well.” “The reason I bring it up is because in Carleton Place we’ve done this for years and it’s worked out very well for our municipality,” Antonakos said. However, with $250,000 of the $275,000 spoken for in 2018 through the program grant funding, Coun. John Hall (Lanark Highlands councillor) wondered, “Would you still go through the exercise of advertising next year?” “We would make it very transparent that there wasn’t that full pot,” answered Drynan. Coun. Jane Torrance was pleased to see the “politics” taken out of the decision. “We asked you do to a job so there wouldn’t be conflict and you’ve done that job…” she said. “The only reason to hold it up (decision) is so that it can become political. If you have faith that these applications are sound and have met all of the criteria, then I think we should accept that.”
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“We charged staff with this task and I can tell you right now, when good decent people come looking for money, it’s very difficult to say no,” added Fenik. “Part of the reason we charged them with this task was because we were going to be here until about midnight for three weeks at this committee…we as a committee were getting into cross debates and it was very, very painful, so we charged these folks (staff) with designing the criteria, designing the path…and they’ve done it very thoroughly.” An area Fenik wishes to explore in the future is the possibility of creating a county co-ordinator position to oversee the youth centres, which may free up funding for future community grants applicants. “While each individual community is very different in terms of their needs and that can be broken down at the local level, I just think the time has come now that the county has committed to funding centres, that we need one individual co-ordinator quarterbacking,” he stated. At the meeting, community services agreed to approve the 2017 funding requests in principle, with recommendations being forwarded to local municipalities for input. The matter will come back to county council for official ratification this fall.
Halloween and back to school: Dealing with anxiety JANE PAUL
Children's Resources and Wheels (CROW) will be providing a monthly column to this newspaper, highlighting some of the services they offer and offering parents valuable tips. It's October and many of our toddlers and preschoolers have settled into new fall routines. For some though, it's been a tough transition. Summer is over. For many it's back to or the beginning of school. Halloween is approaching as well and that can be an exciting/stressful experience as familiar people wear scary costumes and the rules and expectations change. Changes in routines can be stressful for us all, kids and adults alike. When we are stressed our bodies go into a stress response. This is an area that we are learning lots of new information about.
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celebrities at 7 p.m. To cap off the evening, popular band Renegade will perform live at 9:30 p.m. Sandra Plagakis of 105.3 KISS FM will once again serve as the evening’s host. Tickets are limited but are still available at $65 a seat or $520/table (eight seats). They can be purchased online at lcih.org or by contacting LCIH’s Brianne Luckasavitch at 613-257-3469 ext. 63. Donations from individuals and businesses for silent auction items are also currently being accepted. Lee said it was strategic for the organization to choose November to mark Violet Femmes. “The reason it happens when it does is because it coincides with Nov. 25, which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women,” she stated. “It’s really an event where women know their money is going to the right charity and they really want to have a good time and celebrate being women.” To mark Nov. 25 as the International Day of Violence Against Women, LCIH will also be conducting an online social media-rooted event to reach out to supporters. Look for this on Facebook or lcih.org. Other initiatives November also marks
A stress response includes physical and mental changes. Back in the days of cave people, stress was often a physical threat (think saber toothed tiger) and our bodies evolved ways to keep us safe. A primal area in our brain took over and sent out chemicals like Adrenaline to pump up our bodies so we were ready to fight or run for our lives. Our heart rate and breathing increased, our brain focused on only those areas needed to deal with the threat so we could react quickly and efficiently. Cortisol was also released to keep us aroused and vigilant. Today's stress is mostly emotional, but our bodies are still hard wired to respond the same way. We get pumped up. Our brain disengages from the thinking, rational, problem solving areas so we can react quickly. Ever seen a tod-
LCIH’s holiday mail-out campaign. They co-ordinate two mail-outs each year: one in spring and another in winter. “We have some longtime supporters of LCIH who still really appreciate mail delivery and don’t want to shift to online, so this is a way for them to know what we’re doing, where we’re at and how to support us,” Lee explained. Those who prefer the online method can also donate to LCIH at lcih.org. The mail-outs will arrive in late November. LCIH will also be supporting the Transgender Day of Remembrance Nov. 20 in Perth at the band shell. Organized by Queer Connection Lanark, this event is offered with participation from the Lanark County LGBTQ Civitan. Holiday donations are also being accepted beginning in November, to aid women and children supported by LCIH. This includes Christmas gifts for young ones, gift cards, personal care items for women, including bath products, slippers, robes, etc., or food donations for holiday meals. Anyone interested in donating items can do so at lcih. org or call them at 613-2573469 for more information. Bear in mind, donations will be packed up and delivered during the week of Dec. 19.
dler in a stress response (temper tantrum)? You can't talk to them, touch them. We can hardly connect on any level. They are disconnected from these parts of the brain. Now this is a very
simple explanation of a complex reaction. For instance, there is also a third Freeze reaction that can happen. In our upbringing we have been taught that if we are just firm enough, consistent enough and tough enough when our kids are "misbehaving" (fighting, crying, whining, etc.) the behaviour will stop. If what we are seeing is a stress response brought on by anxiety and we treat it this way, we only increase the stress and make it worse. We need to calm and soothe our stressed child (and brain) so they can reconnect with the thinking part of the brain and help us problem
solve for the situation. We still hold them responsible for their actions (hitting is never okay) but the solution is now calming, soothing, caring and loving instead of anger and toughness which increases the anxiety and sends them into a stress response. Once things have calmed down, we teach our child what to do when they start to feel anxious or stressed. School and Halloween put many demands on our young folk. They need to deal with busy, stimulating environments. They need to focus and comply with new rules for long lengths of time. It's all exciting and emo-
tionally exhausting. If your little one is having a hard time coping, try and respond in a patient, loving, calming manner. If they have already zoomed into an all-out stress response, you may have to calmly wait till they have exhausted that adrenaline rush before they will let you help them soothe their body and mind. To learn more about this and other parenting strategies, check out our upcoming workshops on the CROW website www.crowlanark.com. Jane Paul is the parent education co-ordinator with Children's Resources on Wheels
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Appleton Haunted House prepares for another scary night this Halloween For more than 30 years Appleton resident Jonathan Robinson has co-ordinated a community effort to celebrate Halloween with a haunted house that attracts more than 100 young people each year at 139 Apple Street, the end of a scary dead-end street. One of the great things about the event is that it is now being passed down to the next generation, explained Robinson. “We have a crew of eight to 10 people who participate and this year they are predominantly young people who grew up going through the haunted house as children and now want to give back to community,” he said. “Every year we try to add something new, come up with new ways to put a scare into local young people,” Robinson continued. “Last year, Jeff Hudder brought his monster truck and we had lots of smoke coming out of it…just having a monster truck in the driveway was really intimidating,” he explained. The haunted house is open from dusk until about 9 p.m. Robinson explained that one of the main features of his haunted house is that there is nothing to see until things get dark. “Some houses decorate weeks before, but we don’t think this reflects the true tradition of Halloween,” he said. “We prepare weeks before and have everything ready to go up. It is
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The Appleton Haunted House will be set up once again this year to bring a scare to visitors this Halloween. Jonathan Robinson has been co-ordinating the house for more than 30 years, which relies on a team of volunteers. Some of the cast of characters includes Cody Craig, Jeff Hudder, Emma Robinson, Haley Ford, Moca Ford and David Robinson. New members apply each year to be part of the cast. Inset, there are guaranteed to be several spooky sights this year.
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Eastern Ontario wardens, mayors meet with Premier Wynne in Kingston Members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) and the Eastern Ontario Mayors' Caucus (EOMC) met with the Premier of Ontario, Kathleen Wynne, in Kingston on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss key issues and concerns for eastern Ontario. "This was an important opportunity for the EOWC and the EOMC to speak directly to the Premier about the situation here in eastern Ontario facing our communities, our residents and our businesses," stated Peter Emon, chair of the EOWC and warden of the County of Renfrew. "We certainly appreciated the Premier's invitation to talk to her about some of our key issues and projects." "Our group conveyed the importance of making our citizens and business owners feel included in the province's current agenda. For example, investments in road systems and energy infrastructure are just as important to smaller communities across eastern Ontario, as funding for public transit is to the major urban centres," he added. The face-to-face meeting with the region's representatives was held at the request of Premier Wynne, who was in the city in Kingston to address the chamber of commerce. "We informed the Premier that there were a number of specific issues and projects that her government should consider to help drive our local economies forward as well as several issues the Government should
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Audrey thinks her luck is looking up when she is asked on date My sister Audrey was getting desperate. Her best friend Iva had a steady boyfriend, Melany was already married, and Audrey only went out once, on what could be called a real date, and that boy from the Barr Line latched on to a girl from Douglas right after, and had been taking her to the church socials ever since. Mother assured her, her time would come. After all, she was still young, and in her last year at the Northcote School. Secretly, I was delighted that Audrey didn't have a steady beau. That meant the long winter nights could be spent with the both of us sitting at the kitchen table going through Eaton's catalogue, a pastime I dearly loved. Out of the blue one night, the phone rang, and it was for Audrey and a lad from sev-
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eral miles away asked her to a dance in Douglas. Well! Was she excited and by Saturday night she had tried on every dress in her scant wardrobe and that day her hair had been tied up in rags and her lisle stockings washed and hung beside the Findlay Oval to be dried. I could see the dim lights of the lad's car coming in our long lane and I was thoroughly disappointed that Audrey ran outside to meet him before he had a chance to come into the kitchen so that I could get a good look at him. It was going to be a long evening ahead. I played jacks, looked through the catalogue on my own, which was no fun at all, and was colouring the picture in the Ottawa Farm Journal on the "Children's Page". I doubted Mother would let me
he thought the lad must have turned out to be a Catholic. Well, finally Audrey calmed down enough to tell us, he hardly spoke a word. She had to do all the talking all the
stay up until Audrey got home and I knew I wouldn't shut an eye until she crawled into bed beside me. It was sure going to be a long evening ahead. It seemed to me that less than an hour had passed when we heard a car come in the yard, the we heard a car door slam, and Audrey burst into the kitchen like she had been shot out of a cannon! She was talking so fast, I could hardly understand what she was saying. Mother told her to calm down and Emerson offered that
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way to Douglas and when they reached the dance hall, he left her standing at the door and he headed right over to a clatch of boys standing across the room. He finally wandered over to
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I am writing this in response to the article of the skyrocketing cost of hydro by Mr. Jeffrey Maguire a few weeks ago. Jeff is right on about the ridiculous hydro costs for people living in a rural setting. They have increased exponentially since the Liberals came into power. Why do we pay so much more? Last year everyone in Ontario used too much power, so having to be punished for this abuse, they raised the rates to promote conservation. This
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year we used too little so the government didn't get the amount of money they expected so they raised the rates again and yet, we have too much power and they sell it for reduced costs, losing money to the United States. Why can't we get a break? We, the little guy, can't win. The reason why? I believe, the Ontario Liberal government cares little for the rural population. If you are in Toronto, I believe, you are gold as that is where the vote rich areas are.
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the talking.” It turned out he wasn’t much better at dancing either. “I told him I had a headache and wanted to go home. I even had to get my own coat, because he headed for the door as if he couldn’t wait to get outside.” I hated to admit it, but I was secretly delighted the date had turned out so badly. My beloved sister wouldn’t be tearing out of the house every Saturday night after all!
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That was true with this government and the McGuinty government. Other cities come second and the rural population comes in a distance third if they are considered at all. I am all for renewable energy at an affordable cost but let’s reign costs in. Paying solar panel energy suppliers under contract for power generation more than what the consumer pays for it. What brain surgeon thought that up? Kevin O’Leary was right on with his open letter to Kathleen Wynne back in August about the monies being wasted by Queens Park. They should all resign, I believe, over the mismanagement of our soon to be, if not already, have-not province. We won’t even start on the wasted mon-
Audrey’s rag-wrapped curls were hanging over her forehead and she had mud on her newly washed lisle stockings. Her final words summed up the night in proper fashion. “He’s as dead as a mackerel. He just doesn’t have the brains to lie down.” Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www. smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico. ca.
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Familiar products often have very interesting history Have you ever thought about the origin of some of the products we use, on a daily basis, in our homes? Where they came from and the history of the firms that produce them? In all honesty that's not something I had ever thought about. Recently, however, I have taken on household chores I rarely participated in previously. Daily purchases at the store, making the bed, emptying the dishwasher and tidying up if company is expected. Admittedly I'm a somewhat reluctant "house husband." But with Kathleen working in the insurance business and me, with a reduced workload, at home every weekday it is a requirement not an option. Kathy would gladly relinquish even more chores to me. But there is one regular duty she refuses to hand over. Grocery shopping! "When Jeff comes with me (to shop) we end up with a lot of things we don't need and a much higher bill," my wife tells family and friends. "Hey, it's not my fault," I reply. "It's the cravings I have for chips, jam and candy that are to blame." We recently had a new kitchen installed. In the process we bought new every day dishes. I find the tea/ coffee cups are too heavy for the upper rack of the dishwasher. I've taken to washing them by hand, a
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fall day in England and with rain falling lightly we were in no hurry to leave the car. Martin suggested a slight diversion in hopes the weather would brighten by the time we reached our destination. It didn't actually, but that's another story. Wirral tour Martin took us on a "cook's tour", a short but interesting drive through some of the small communities on the Wirral Peninsula in the county of Cheshire. The peninsula is bounded by both the River Dee and the River Mersey. Cross the Mersey and you arrive in Liverpool, the city of Beatles' fame, among so many other things. Martin has long worked as a combination driver/tour guide for a holiday coach firm located near Pontefract, West Yorks. He is a very knowledgeable man which is a huge benefit to anyone fortunate enough to travel with him. As we drove through the rain
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pices of the National Museums, Liverpool. At its height nearly 4,000 people lived in the model community and the men worked in the large Lever Brothers factory complex. An extremely wealthy man William was also very socially conscious, something that set him above most employers of the day. He encouraged his employees and their families to participate in planned recreational activities as well as promoting the arts, music, literature and science through various organizations established in the factory town. He insisted children attend school and he even established a welfare scheme for workers who were disabled. There is so much more to the story of Port Sunlight. The Lever family left a rich legacy and during their ownership of the company demonstrated that employers can make a significant contribution to society simply by providing good living conditions for their work force. Port Sunlight is also architecturally significant. Nearly all of the buildings, some 900, are Grade II listed. The town was long ago designated an English conservation area. Lever and his architects did a wonderful job of laying out
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the community. Martin told us one of the highlights is that different architects designed each block and every individual house is unique. The intricate layout means no backyards are visible from the street. I think that would be very appealing in most of our communities actually! Today the population of Port Sunlight has fallen to under 2,000. It’s a very quiet place with rows of lovely houses, most of which are now privately owned. They are interspersed with lots of attractive green space. The former hospital is now a hotel. Major company Unilever, the multi-national conglomerate which resulted from the 1930 merger of Lever Brothers and the Dutch firm Margarine Unie (Margarine Union Ltd.), still operates a factory and research laboratory in the town. Today’s Unilever is a large, diverse consumer goods company with food and beverages pushing cleaning products to third among its many product lines. The firm’s holdings include Vermont-based Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream which it purchased in 2000 from the two founders. Kathy and I just drove past their headquarters in Waterbury three weeks ago. As for Port Sunlight, it also holds a special place in the annals of rock and roll history. Drummer Ringo Starr made his Beatles’ debut during the local horticultural society’s 17th annual dance on Saturday, Aug. 18, 1962 at Hulme Hall, Port Sunlight. Believe it or not!
Hulme Hall is among the town’s many listed buildings and is still in operation. Port Sunlight is hardly unique of course. Planned (model) communities and company towns were once common in many parts of the world and they are still in vogue to this day. If you look at the world list of company towns Canada is among the leaders, something I intend to write about in future. From Batawa, Ontario (Bata Shoes), to Clayburn, British Columbia (clay mine and brick factory) to Grand Falls, Newfoundland and Labrador (once owned by the AngloNewfoundland Development Company) Canada was once a leader in this regard. So was the United States which once boasted more than 2,700 company towns. In England other model communities include Saltaire near Bradford, West Yorkshire. It was constructed in 1851 by industrialist Sir Titus Salt to house workers at his woolen mills. Saltaire is now a World Heritage Site. There is also Bournville, a turn of the century (1900)
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185 Scott Rd. (near Athens Lake Eloida Rd.) $279,900 MLS# 1021250 ***LiNDA MCKENNA 613-485-0576
147 Corkoran Rd. Jasper $164,900 HOST: *PAuLiNE AuNGER 613-285-9158 **JENNiFER AuNGER-RiTCHiE 613-285-5602
109 Smith Drive, Perth $359,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585
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13 Mather Street $269,000 ***BRiAN CAvANAGH 613-812-0229
1083 upper Scotch Line, $199,900 ***BRiAN CAvANAGH 613-812-0229
620 Pike Lake Route 17a $299,900 ***JOHNNy BOLES 613-464-3124
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885 Townline Rd. $299,500 HOST: *PAuLiNE AuNGER-RiTCHiE 613-285-9158 **JENNiFER AuNGER-RiTCHiE 613-285-5602
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521 Parsons Lane, Patterson Lake $379,000 ***JEFFREy WEiR 613-285-4467
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27 Alice St. Corner of Second St. $199,900 **PETER MADDOCK 613-284-3900
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80 Queen St - $299,500 MLS#1012373 ***CONNiE MCNAMEE 613-223-8168
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455 Churchill Road 53 acres, $79,000 ***BRiAN CAvANAGH 613-812-0229
189 Trillium Dr, Maple Glen Estates (Otty Lake) $374,900 ***JEFFREy WEiR 613-285-4467
Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585
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**Peter Maddock 613-284-3900
Lee Hitchins 613-284-7000
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**Jennifer Aunger-Ritchie 613-285-5602
Linda McKenna 613-485-0576
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***Bob Arnold 613-223-7513
Connie McNamee 613-223-8168
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8 Taggart Cres, Perth $525,000 ***JEFFREy WEiR 613-285-4467
***Nancy Belot 613-913-7747
Tina McPhee 613-285-5133
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372 Ferguson Tetlock Rd $309,900 ***TiNA MCPHEE 613-285-5133
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41 Sunset Blvd #901, Perth $249,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585
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**Stan Suffel 613-284-6756
*Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158
19 B Haggart Street, Perth $369,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585
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116 Mcveigh-Morris Drive, Drummond $264,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585
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15 McKenzie Ave $129,900 ***JOHNNy BOLES 613-464-3124
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1923 Drummond Conc 4C, Perth $329,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585
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307 Dufferin Road, Drummond $269,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585
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108 Peter St. Perth $399,500 *PAuLiNE AuNGER 613-285-9158 **JENNiFER AuNGER-RiTCHiE 613-285-5602
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28 BASSWOOD CRES. $449,900 ***MiCHELLE FOuRNiER 613-812-8585 HOST: ***COLE WALKER 613-812-0536
2317 Scotch Line, Perth $339,900 ***JEFFREy WEiR 613-285-4467
***Johnny Boles 613-464-3124
***Brian Cavanagh 613-812-0229
*** Rebecca Molyneaux 613-267-8585
*** Cole Walker 613-812-0536
***George Edwards 613-200-4485
*** Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467
JUST LISTED $449,900.
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY OCT 29, 2016 TIME 1:00-3:00PM 141 SHEPPARD AVE PERTH - THE MEADOWS
Sales Representative Independently Owned & Operated
613-253-0518
Hallmark realty Group Brokerage
Lee-Ann Legault Sales Representative
613-294-2440
Direct leeann.legault@royallepage.ca
613-596-5353
24 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place 613-253-3300
250 LERA ST., SMITHS FALLS D SHE D! GUI OO TIN RH DIS HBOU G NEI
OPEN HOUSE SUN OCT 30TH 1-3 PM MLS#: 1006818
RETIREES MOVE RIGHT IN TO THIS EXCITING EXECUTIVE BUNG nestled on one of the most prestigious streets in Smiths Falls! This Executive Bung is the ideal space to “Express Yourself”. The possibilities are endless in this captivating 3 BDR, 3 BTH Design boasting sparkling Hwds, Vaulted Solarium/$55k/2015, Stone FFP, Open Con LVG/DIN, Fab “Gourmet sized” richly appointed KIT, handsome Quartz counters & Breakfast Bar, King-size MBR, 10x10 Ft Walk-in Closet, “WOW” Ensuite w/Soaker Tub & UNBELIEVABLE Walk-in massage Shower! Expansive LL FamRm, lg 2-pce BTH, Cold Storage Rm & Oversized Gar completes the picture.
$429,900
22 WELLAND ST, UNIT 304, PERTH !
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LOOKING FOR AN UPTOWN CONDO? SOUGHT AFTER 2 BDR, PRIVATE END UNIT! Gleaming Hwd’s Thruout Principal Rooms, 1 Full Wall of Glass Provides Panoramic view of a Crimson Maple, Superb Layout and Use of Space, Glammy Updated Kit Boasts a Wow Backsplash & stunning Cabinets. Cool, Contemporary FFP LVG. Chic Upgraded Full Bth with Chandelier, Sep Laundry & Storage. Excellent Location! Exterior Common Area for BBQ’s or Fam Entertaining. Easy Walk to Many Amenities. Secure Building with Elevators, Charming Lobby and Entertainment room with Kitchenette. Staged and Ready to be Sold!
$199,900
Independently Owned and Operated, Brokerage
Enjoy the serenity of country living with town services. Elegant 2 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow on 67’ x 131’ lot. Open concept living with hickory flooring, granite counter tops, great room with stunning 9’ Shouldice stone fireplace and radiant floor heating. Interlock drive to attached garage and beautifully landscaped lawn. A must see! Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000
Barbara Has Assisted over 3000 Families to Buy or Sell their Homes
257 Pine Ridge Dr.
12 Private acres, 5 min to Carleton Place, 4bdrm, 3bth, gourmet kitchen, walkout finished lower level, pool, 2 car garage. MLS# 1032738
112 BRITTANY ST, INNISVILLE ILY FAM D! LY HOO END UR FRI IGHBO NE
MLS#: 1006818
THIS HANDSOME HOME IS A MUST
SEE! Easy Commuting Distance, Only 25 min to Costco, seconds to Innisville General Store, Gas Bar & LCBO. Nestled on a quiet side street in a friendly “Country Neighbourhood!” Sparkling Split Level, 3 Bdr, 3 Bth Bung, with so many perks incl; Stainless Steel LG Appliances, Open-Concept Kit/DNR overlooking cozy LVG w/Pic Window. Spacious, MBR + Ens. Beautifully finished LL offers so much sunlit space, Lg windows, expansive L-shaped Fam/Games Rm & 3pce Bath. Dbl Gar/Inside Entry, Rear Deck overlooking Private Woodland + 2 Storage Sheds for your toys.
MLS#: 1014452
$119,900
Re/Max Finest Realty Inc.
613-539-1114
KELLERWILLIAMS®
Brokerage, Independently Owned and Operated
OPEN HOUSE SAT 1-3
Open House Sunday 2-4 PM Brand new 1,400 sq.ft.bungalow with
walk out basement & grand views of Upper Rideau Lake & minutes to the village of Westport. Open concept kitchen with quartz counter tops. Living room with cathedral ceiling, gas fireplace & floor to ceiling windows. Hardwood floors through out, master with 4 pc ensuite and walk in closet. Retirement living at its
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292/294 LAKE AVE E
Brand new SeMI’S Upscale, jazzy, 3 bedroom semi bungalows w/in walking distance of hospital, stores, restaurants & more! Gleaming hardwood, modern granite. One side features finished lower level w/family room and bathroom. Other side is larger unit with unfinished basement Under Construction. Starting at $359,900
COMMISSION
Whittler’s Cove.
best in $349,900.
9838 County Road # 42 Sales Representative Independently Owned & Operated
Hallmark realty Group Brokerage
Smiths Falls
59 Beckwith Street North
$329,900
WHY RENT WHEN YOU CAN OWN! Exceptional location centrally located between Mississippi Lake, Carleton Place, & Perth, seconds to nearby Innisville General Store & Gas Bar + LCBO! Open Concept Liv/DNR/Kit, 3 BDR, 1 Full BTH, Cozy Wood FFP, Det Dbl Gar w/plenty of extra parking, Deeded Access to Mississippi River Boat Launch & Beach only steps away! Don’t miss this!
Sales Representative
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613-283-2121
247 ISABELLA ST., INNISVILLE PI SIP SIS ! MISCCESS D DE A DEE RIVER
Brian Morrison
Direct: 613.229.7565 www.SamKerr.com
$639,900
AFFILIATES REALTY LTD.,BROKERAGE INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED
152 Bristow Dr, Montague List Price: $389,900
OPEN HOUSE
Kemptville
2878 County Rd 43 #6
613-258-4900
www.remaxaffiliates.ca
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Carleton Place 613-253-0518 Ottawa 613-596-5353
www.barbaracouch.com Saturday OctOber 29 10:00aM-11:00aM 18 runnInG aVe.
Host: GARRY DALGLEISH*
Host: GARRY DALGLEISH*
OPEN HOUSE
Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 14 - Thursday, October 27, 2016
Saturday OctOber 29 11:30aM-1:00PM 30 cOrnelIa St. $199,900
OPEN HOUSE
Saturday OctOber 29 2:00PM-4:00PM 10 Old KInGStOn rd.
Saturday OctOber 29 3:00PM-4:30PM 22 rOSS St., SMIthS fallS
Host: ROB GARVIN*
Hostess: CAROL BARBER**
Saturday OctOber 29 12:00PM-1:00PM 102 cOlOnel by creS.
Host: ROB GARVIN* New Listing
43 carOl creS. $189,900
GARRY DALGLEISH*
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Saturday OctOber 29 1:00PM-2:30PM 18 brOadVIew aVe. weSt, SMIthS fallS
Hostess: CAROL BARBER**
Saturday OctOber 29 1:30PM-2:30PM 6 Otterdale
Host: GARRY DALGLEISH*
Price Reduction
4 MaItland $164,900
GARRY DALGLEISH*
30 cOrnelIa St $199,900
MLS #1010849 LISA RITSKES*
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5460 MCDONALDS CRN ROAD LANARK HIGHLANDS NEW LISTING
rebecca Wissler**
613-264-9481
John JonKman***
613-561-6464
Jennifer Glazier*
613-812-8114
85 DUFFERIN STREET PERTH
Demi Thompson*
613-264-4330
NEW PRICE
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Jean sharpe*
613-464-1000
613-464-0008
430 HWY 511 NEAR PERTH
1817 SHIBLEY ROAD SHARBOT LAKE
NEW LISTING
sheila birch*
613-390-1604
30 ACRES
Stunning log home, 3 bd, 3 bth, radiant flr heat, handcrafted F/P, lrg master w/walkout & attached heated gar! Family/ games rm w/private entrance or use as in-law suite or space for home business. $349,900 Call Sheri D’Aoust 613-812-9344
COMMERICAL ZONING 4.69 acre property (C2) located on Hwy 7 w/high density traffic, development potential with large storage building and large stone house. $995,000 Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281 or Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000
DEEDED WATER ACCESS Incredible custom built (2008) 3 bd, 3 bth home on 30 acres overlooking lrg Natural pond & deeded access to Sharbot Lk. Cathedral ceilings allow natural light in to truly appreciate the quality craftsmanship of this home $479,900
BIG RIDEAU LAKE
CHALOA ACRES SOUTH
PERTH
paul GorDon*
613-390-2281
INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE OR CHANGE OF LOCATION? CONTACT JOHN JONKMAN FOR DETAILS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL SALES REPRESENTATIVE IN BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE PERTH 613-561-6464
Demi KlocK*
613-267-8366
SMITHS FALLS
NEW PRICE
sheri D’aousT**
613-812-9344
DALHOUSIE LAKE WATERFRONT
Charming 4 bd, 2 bth, 2 sty stone beauty on INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY 4 Bed 2.5 baths, 1 level living Something for all 1.8 acres. Totally upgraded, remodeled Commercial with residential unit, beautiful brick the family, Swimmable Waterfront, 6 stall Barn, bathrooms, new stone patio...classic gardens & 2 sty building. Unique opportunity to work and approx 20 acres meadows and trails. $575,000 2 car det gar. $419,000 live in one location. $199,500
PERTH
PERTH
NEAR PERTH
Charming Craftsman 3 bd, 2 bth home, recently renovated exterior, electrical, plumbing and much more. Close to downtown but still has lots of privacy. $359,900
Lovely 2+1 bd, 2 bth brick split level home tucked into gorgeous 1.5 acre private property. Loads of space in this home plus lrg workshop. Central to Perth, C.P. & Smiths Falls. $219,900
RIDEAU LAKES
NEAR PERTH
PERTH
Executive 4/5 bd 3,600 sq. ft. custom built home, with great road access & level to good water. F/P & sitting area, Spa baths, hobby & study rooms. $999,000
Spectacular country home in mint condition on 3+acres just mins from Perth. Expansive ‘home office’ space inc boardroom in loft. 3 patios & 3 season veranda. $534,000
Wonderful 2 bd family home, close to amenities. H/W & ceramic throughout, N/G fireplace, A/C, partially finished basement, lrg deck for entertaining & sun porch. $210,000
WATERFRONT
Look no further! 3 bed 2 bath home on the Big Rideau, Open-concept home on 2.5 acres backs onto Beautifully renovated 1 bd, 1 bth bungalow w/ 4 bd, 1 bth – 2.5 stry home on dead end street. open concept. Fantastic water, storage for toys, good rd Crown land/overlooks Jebb’s Creek-deeded paved driveway. Perfect starter home or retirement Completely reno’d, new A/C, private backyard. spot in beautiful Heritage Perth. $209,900 access, walkout basement, totally turn key. $699,000 access. Close to Heritage Perth. $293,000 Close to amenities and Stewart Park. $339,900
NEAR FERGUSON FALLS
NEAR WATSONS CORNERS
NEAR MCDONALD’S CRNS WATERFRONT
5yr new approx 2300 sqft bungalow on slab w/30x40ft insulated/ Craftsman 3 bd, 3th home built 2008 with warm 3+ bd, 4 bth well cared for brick home w/built-in heated gar & sep cabin overlooking m/m pond. A country gem on wood details throughout, a man made pond & appliances, ample storage, L/L family rm, set on storage shed/bunkie all set on 3.16 acres. $375,000 private treed 3.46 acre lot... . $249,900 private 2.5 acres central to Almonte/C.P./Perth! $399,500
NEAR MABERLY
CLEAR LAKE CENTRAL FRONTENAC
NEAR PORT ELMSLEY
BARRIE’S SIDE ROAD NEAR PERTH
WATERFRONT
PATTERSON LAKE WATERFRONT
Excellent value for this large side split 4 bd, 2 bth Affordable lakefront! 95’ X 276’ nicely treed lot, home with loads of space for family & friends, set buildings on property in need of repairs. Gravel on 1.57 acres. Close to lakes & only 15 mins to driveway w/parking for 4. $119,000 Perth. $239,000
OPEN HOUSES 161 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH THE MEADOWS OF PERTH
LOWER RIDEAU LAKE Spacious, bright 2 bd, 1 bth mobile home on leased land in Port Elmsley Park mins to Perth & Smiths Falls, a great spot to retire & enjoy water access. $125,900
OPEN HOUSE 144 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH THE MEADOWS OF PERTH
Less than 10 min to beautiful heritage Perth! Gorgeous 56 acres on quiet side road, located in area of beautiful homes! The property consists of approx. 30 acres tillable land, the remainder being mostly mixed bush. $124,900
OPEN HOUSE 141 SHEPPARD AVE, PERTH THE MEADOWS OF PERTH
Come view this great property with beautiful A-frame 2 sty, 3 bd, 3 bth home w/finished walkout basement & lrg deck, set on well treed 1.96 acres lot. $339,900
OPEN HOUSE 776 CHRISTIE LAKE ROAD NEAR PERTH
UPPER DWYER HILL ROAD 25 ACRES
Versatile accommodation has 4-5 lg bds, formal dining, family & rec rms, study & solarium to enjoy the views of above ground salt water pool, 13 horse stalls barn & fenced paddocks. $550,000
OPEN HOUSE 36 DRUMMOND ST WEST PERTH
NEW LISTING
WED 9:00 – 11:00 AM - Demi Klock 613-267-8366 SAT 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 WED — SUN 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 or Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008 THE FOXSTONE - 1,884 SQ. FT.
Newly built 2 bed, 2 bath bungalow with coffered ceilings and beautiful stone fireplace. ICF construction with in-floor heating in basement, high efficient gas heat and A/C. Theatre or Hobby room under attached garage. $559,900
SATURDAYS 11:00AM–3:00PM
2 bd, 2 bth bungalow with finished basement, stone fireplace, h/w flrs, granite countertop, open concept living & att. garage. $439,900 Host: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604
SAT OCT 29TH 1:00PM – 3:00PM Elegant 2 bd, 2 bth bungalow with open concept living, kitchen w/lrg granite island, stone f/p, radiant heat & 14’ x 16’ deck. Close to amenities. $449,900 Call Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000 or Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008
SUN OCT 30TH 1:00PM-3:00PM
Raised bungalow set on beautiful treed 3+ acres, partially fenced & gated. Modern kitchen open to dining w/dbl doors to spacious deck. Grand master w/sitting area & walk-in closet. $274,000 Host: Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008
SUN OCT 30TH 1:00PM-3:00PM
4 bd, 3 bth beautifully renovated 2 stry brick home. Custom kitchen, restored plaster crown moldings, hd/wd flrs new heating/AC & plumbing. Paved drive to 2 car garage. $539,000 Host: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604
DREAMS FOR SALE – CHOOSE WISELY....CHOOSE Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 16 - Thursday, October 27, 2016
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111 BiRch DR., PoRt ElmSlEy homE PaRk $64,900 Affordable, updated and sweet as anything! 2 bedroom mobile home n the prettiest park in the area. Located on the banks of the Lower Rideau Lake, you have access to throw in a canoe and go for a leisurely paddle or take the fishing rod to the shore. The park is located midway between Perth, Smiths Falls and Rideau Ferry off the Port Elmsley Road. Beautiful, bright eat-in kitchen with newer cabinets and side door to deck. Good sized master bedroom with good closet space. Newer vanity and flooring in the main bathroom. Good sized living room with 3 windows. Really nice entrance room with good closet and storage. Beautiful lot with fenced area at the rear and storage shed. Covered front verandah. Oil heat, updated vinyl thermopane windows and steel doors. Recently painted exterior. MLS # 1033490 Sheri mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca
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$ 349,000 “Peaceful Pines” is a perfect description of this location and setting! Gorgeous custom built three bedroom, 3 bath bungalow set on 5 acres on a no-thru road only minutes to Perth or Westport. Features include 13 foot vaulted pine ceilings in open concept main living, dining and kitchen area, hardwood floors, custom kitchen with centre island/breakfast counter & pine cabinets. Three bathrooms, including a fantastic ensuite off master. Custom pine trim and solid doors. Full finished basement, good sized family room with woodstove, outside access. The grounds are beautiful complete with outdoor shower, private deck, workshop and other outbuildings, trails and a campfire area. MLS# 1026635 Sheri mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca
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$450,000 Century stone home with frame addition is the highlight of this gorgeous 110 acre property. There are some very unique characteristics of this property that must be noted. The stone home has the most unbelievable two storey family room with exposed stone wall & pine finishing. It opens out from the kitchen and is truly a wonderful location for the family to gather. Lots of bedrooms with four and two full bathrooms. There is a two bedroom mobile home on the property that was occupied by a family member and would make a great in-law suite or rent out for additional income. Big Outbuildings and shops are great to putter away on machines plus a 7 stall horse barn complete with 3/8 mile mowed track. Nice mix of beautiful open fields and maple bush on the property. 7 minutes to Perth MLS # 1016070 Sheri mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca
$ 274,900 This Edwardian brick home exudes character & charm from you moment you walk onto the covered front verandah & enter the home through the enclosed porch. The foyer is spacious with 2 sets of beveled glass french doors & a lovely staircase leading to the upper level. Original hardwood floors & 9 ft ceilings highlight the living & dining rooms. A wood burning fireplace & built-in bench add a sense of coziness to the dining room. An efficient kitchen with loads of cabinets & newer counter top lead to the summer kitchen, which provides great extra storage & a 2 pce bath finish the main floor. Upstairs you will find 4 good sized bedrooms, 4 pce. Bathroom & stairs leading to a good sized attic which has 7 ft ceilings & 2 dormers. Upgrades include thermopane windows, attic insulation, gas furnace & central air 2008, evestroughing. Other features include deck & stone patio, gorgeous flower beds, detached carport with storage, 2 driveways MLS # 092103005508000 Sheri mahon-Fournier 613-812-1215 sherisells.ca
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nEW liSting-PErth Lovely three bedroom bungalow centrally located at 10 Joy Ave. in Perth with a backyard feel of country life. Enjoy one level living in this beautifully renovated home featuring oak hardwood and ceramic flooring. New kitchen cabinetry/ counter tops and travertine tile finishing in the bathroom with stacking laundry adjacent. Large picture window with a view of the neighbourhood and patio doors leading to the deck overlooking the backyard. Upgrades in 2015 included vinyl siding, windows, doors, decks, basement walkout, insulation, light fixtures and painting. Lower level awaits your personal touches. Immediate occupancy available – get in before the snow flies! $239,000 MLS# 1033574 Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com
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Starter home or downsizing – this three bedroom house in the area of Last Duel Park has numerous upgrades. New main level flooring, paint, and new shingles all in 2016. The house and yard have been cleaned up and ready for new owners. Affordable and easy to heat with wood inserted fireplace in living room that will handle the entire house. Large storage shed in backyard and single attached carport. $163,500 MLS# 1030409 BoB FERGUSoN* 613-812-8871 bobferg@superaje.com
WantEd PErth SOuth End Wanted Perth South End I have clients looking for a 3 bedroom plus “guest room” home in the quiet south end of Perth in the $300,000 price range. If you are considering selling, please contact me. Thank you. Barbara Shepherd 613 326-136 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca
Perth and area’s number One sales team!
Sheri Mahon-Fournier* 613-812-1215
Andrew Rivington* 613-812-3280
Bob Ferguson* 613-812-8871
Joanne Bennell* 613-812-0505
Oral Pretty* Christian Allan* Julia Scotland** Norene Allan* Barbara Shepherd* 613-264-0123 613-207-0834 613-390-0401 613-812-0407 613-326-1361 Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 17 - Thursday, October 27, 2016
Cathie McCabe* 613-284-6263
Drea Scotland* 613-390-2373
Sales Representative* Broker** Broker of Record***
Paul Martin*** 613-264-0123
Freddie McDougall* 613-485-0621
Open HOuse
Weekend ✁
Thursday OcTOber 27 + Friday OcTOber 28
11:00am – 3:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue 6:00pm-7:00pm 80 Queen Street
Perth
Randy Cavanagh/Jean Sharpe
Smiths Falls
Connie McNamee 613-223-8168
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saTurday OcTOber 29 Smiths Falls
Garry Dalgleish
Smiths Falls Athens
Peter Maddock 613-284-3900 Linda McKenna 613-485-0576
Perth
Sheila Birch 613-390-1604
Perth
Sheila Birch 613-390-1604
Jasper Perth
Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585
Smiths Falls
Garry Dalgleish
Smiths Falls
Rob Garvin
Patterson Lake
Jeffrey Weir 613-285-4467
Perth Jasper Smiths Falls
Brian Cavanagh, 613-812-0229 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Francine Rever 613-285-7274
North Burgess Smiths Falls
Johnny Boles 613-464-3124 Carol Barber
Carleton Place Perth Perth
Sam Kerr 613-229-7565 Jean Sharpe 613-464-0008 Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000
Smiths Falls Smiths Falls
Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Garry Dalgleish
Lombardy
Rob Garvin
Smiths Falls Carleton Place
Carol Barber Sam Kerr 613-229-7565
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10:00am – 11:00am 18 Running Avenue 11:00am – 12:00pm 27 Alice St. corner of Second St. 185 Scott Road 11:00am-1:00pm 161 Sheppard Avenue 11:00am-3:00pm 144 Sheppard Avenue 11:30am – 12:30pm 147 Corkoran Road 109 Smith Drive 11:30am – 1:00pm 46 Aberdeen Street 12:00pm-1:00pm 102 Colonel By Cresent 12:00pm-2:00pm 521 Parsons Lane 1:00pm – 2:00pm 13 Mather Street 885 Townline Road 10 Bridle Path 1:00pm – 2:30pm 620 Pike Lake Route 17A 18 Broadview Ave. West 1:00pm – 3:00pm 292/294 Lake Ave East 141 Sheppard Avenue 161 Sheppard Avenue 1:30pm – 2:30pm 28 Basswood Crescent 6 Otterdale Estates 2:00pm – 4:00pm 10 Old Kingston Road 3:00pm – 4:30pm 22 Ross Street 292/294 Lake Ave East
sunday OcTOber 30
1:00pm-2:00pm 1083 Upper Scotch Line 601 Townline Road 1:00pm – 3:00pm 776 Christie Lake Road 36 Drummond Street West 161 Sheppard Avenue 207 7th Line Road 250 Lera St 2:00pm-4:00pm 3:30pm-5:00pm 22 Welland St Unit 304
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LAWS Annual General Meeting set for Nov. 19 in Smiths Falls Please mark your calendars for the LAWS Annual General Meeting which will be held on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Smiths Falls Memorial Community Centre, second floor meeting room, 71 Cornelia St. Registration will start at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting will start at 2 p.m. Resumes for board director positions must be submitted either by email to secretary.laws@gmail.com or by mail: Attention: LAWS Secretary, PO Box 156 Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1. Resumes must be received by 5 p.m. Nov. 11. Memberships must be up to date in order to vote. If you are not sure when your membership expires please call the shelter at 613-2839308 or send an e-mail to the secretary address above. Members who are unable to attend the meeting in person may assign their proxy to another LAWS member. Proxy form may be found on the LAWS website and must have all fields completed. Proxy forms will also be available at the shelter at 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls.
floor time she's so happy she rewards you with hugs and kisses. Violet is a lovely tortoiseshell lady who would love to keep you company. She's very active, chatty and she loves to play with the other cats in the shelter. Violet has been with LAWS since early August, is about one and a half years-old, and is very ready to find her forever home.
Flower I have walked alone through moonless nights and I was cold and lonely with three kittens inside. I wondered what I had done wrong, but luckily for me a nice person came along. It has been a while since I was taken to the shelter for some much needed care and I raised my three Christmas in the Valley Artisan healthy babies right there. Show Meanwhile one of my babes LAWS volunteers will be at the got adopted and two are waiting 28th Christmas in the Valley Ar- at Perth Pet Valu for their forever tisan Show Nov. 5 and 6. Are you looking for gifts with originality, quality and attention to detail? Then forgo the impersonal big box stores and gift cards, give something thoughtful and creative. Make your first Christmas shopping destination the popular Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show where a juried selection more than 30 talented artisans, crafters and bakers will be presenting their work in a relaxed, friendly and festive atmosphere on Nov. 5 and 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Almonte Community Centre upper hall, 182 Bridge Street. To raise needed funds LAWS will be selling raffle tickets for a beautiful quilt, size would fit a single bed, graciously donated by the Almonte Quilters Guild. See our Facebook page or website (lanarkanimals.ca) for more information and a picture.
home. Unfortunately I am still at LAWS, I feel sad and alone. They say I am a very friendly white with grey affectionate female cat, why wouldn't you like that? Please come and meet me soon. I This week's featured pets want to be loved and go to sleep Violet on my private bed and give you the When we open her cage for her love I've yet to get.
This Week’s Pets Felix and Freddy Felix and Freddy are Flower's kittens. They are two very adorable male kittens of about fourmonths-old. They're like miniclowns and their acrobatic actions will make you laugh and might give you a workout as well. They're fast moving, extremely playful, loudpurring lovable creatures. In their foster home they learned to use the scratch pole which became their first entertainment in the morning after a good night sleep. After a large breakfast they ran for a while exploring, playing
together and teasing the cat they were guests of. They routinely slept together in each others' arms. They have very clean litter box manners and are grooming themselves and each other regularly. After several days with the foster family they started to become more and more affectionate asking for hugs and belly rubs more regularly. Once that was received, the reward was a loud purring song after which they'd continue to play together. Cats are creatures of habit, amazing at that young age. Meanwhile they've been transferred to Pet Valu in Perth in anticipation to meet their new family soon. We hope they can stay together as they're very attached to
each other. Two is easier than one, so why not go and meet them? You won't regret it. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals, visit us online at www. lanarkanimals.ca or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613283-9308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road in Smiths Falls.
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Celebrate Incredible. The Mississippi Mudds are preparing for their upcoming production of Mary Poppins, set to open at the Carleton Place Town Hall on Nov. 25. Above, Jon Lockhart (Robertson Ay), Patti Lockhart (Mrs. Brill), Maddy Martin (Jane Banks) and Jack Lockhart (Michael Banks) rehearse a scene. Left, Mrs. Banks (Catherine Clark) is trying to have the children Jane Banks (Maddy Martin) and Michael Banks (Jack Lockhart) say good night to a dour Mr. Banks (Chris Jones). Courtney Mason and Cameron MacLaren are in the background. Submitted photos
Mississippi Mudds take on familyfriendly classic Mary Poppins Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious...do you know what it means? It can mean whatever you need it to mean. For one particular family, the Banks, it is a happy word. Mary Poppins, who introduces this fabulous word to the Banks children is the heroine of our latest Mississippi Mudds production. The Banks family is going through nannies like it is going out of style, until one, Mary Poppins, arrives to try and get this family back to a happy functioning unit. She does this through music and dance and magic...all things the Mudds do best! Mary Poppins is a great family show and in this particular show we have 12 families represented on stage and
off. We start with Chris Jones playing Mr. Banks and his real life wife, Sylvia Giles playing Mrs. Corry, the store keeper. Then we have the Lockharts – Jon playing Robertson Ay the butler, real life wife Patti playing Mrs. Brill the housekeeper and their son Jack playing young Michael Banks. Brother and sister duo, new to the Mudds, Cameron and Lucy MacLaren are toys and are also in the ensemble. Stephanie Scott plays Miss Lark, and her daughter Olivia Scott is a doll and in the ensemble. Peter Meyers is Admiral Bloom and his wife Colleen Taylor is one of our chimney sweeps. Maddy and Kirra Martin, no strangers to the Mudds
stage even at their young age, portray Jane Banks and a teddy bear, respectively. Kate Martin, their mother, is one of our talented set designers. Becky Montsion plays Katie Nanna and her husband Paul Montsion will be our policeman. Laurel Tye is our musical director and her husband, Mary Tye is our sound man. Jeff Lee is (among other jobs) our stage manager and his father, Don Lee is our ticket designer and webmaster. Judith Scott is our costume mistress and her husband, Tony Scott will be running the lighting board for Mary Poppins. Ray Bains will be manning the canteen and his son, Clark
Help us recognize the junior citizens who make our communities better. Nominate someone age 6–17 for a 2016 Ontario Junior Citizen Award! Annaleise Carr, 2012 and 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen, Simcoe, ON At 14, Annaleise Carr was the youngest person ever to swim across Lake Ontario. Two years later, Annaleise swam across Lake Erie. Combined these efforts raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for Camp Trillium, a family camp for children with cancer. Her book, Annaleise Carr: How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer, inspires others to take on great challenges and help their fellow citizens. Do you know someone who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed an heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others? If so, nominate them today! Nominations are open until November 30, and nomination forms are available from this newspaper, and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 416-923-7724 ext. 4439.
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The fourth annual Sole Sisters charity run/walk took place Oct. 15 at Lower Reach Park in Smiths Falls. The event raises funds for cancer research. Left, Greg Wills and his wife Krista, who was diagnosed with cancer in April, come across the finish line. More than 60 members of Team Krista participated in the event. Bottom far left, Mary Snider finishes her run. Bottom left, Katie Lavoie and her children Andie and William show off their Sole Sisters medals. Over 200 participants signed up for the event, with a portion of the proceeds going to the new chemotherapy unit at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital and the rest going to the Canadian Cancer Society for research. To date, the annual event has brought in nearly $20,000. Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland
Proposed changes to the Canada Pension Plan – what you need to know
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Last June, the federal and most provincial and territorial governments reached a tentative agreement to amend the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) scheduled to be phased in starting in 2019. (Québec, has its own pension plan, and British Columbia has not yet signed the agreement.) For most Canadian employees, the proposed amendments mean receiving higher CPP benefits when they retire, compared to the benefits they would receive under CPP as it is now structured. Currently, the CPP retirement benefit is 25% of average adjusted earnings. The proposed amendment will increase this benefit to 33% and will be phased in over a six-year period starting in 2019. The current limit on insured earnings covered by CPP is $54,900 rising to a maximum amount of $82,700 by 2025. Starting in 2019, contributions from employees and employers will increase by 1% to 5.95% of wages, phased in from 2019 to 2025. To somewhat offset the increase in contributions, there will be a federal tax deduction for employee contributions. Additionally, the CPP contribution on income between $54,000 (2016 limit) and the new maximum of $82,700 is expected to be lowered to 4% rather than 5.95%. It will take 40 years of contributions to realize the full enhancement of benefits. Here are some examples*:
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will be running a spotlight. Sandra Dunlop is directing Mary Poppins and her sister, Joanne Samler, is the producer. Joanne’s daughters, Jodi Samler and Jennifer Samler help with front of house and set building. Although not related, they may as well be since they have played so many lead roles together, we have Michele Eno as Mary Poppins and Robert Horne as Bert. The rest of the cast that makes up this family group are Catherine Clark playing Mrs. Banks, new to the Mudds, Courtney Mason is our choreographer and plays multiple roles and another newcomer Lindsay Rewi plays multiple roles. Trish Smith will be the Bird Woman, Caitlin Doyle takes on multiple roles, Breanna
Dever and Mackenzie Mayne are chimney sweeps, Izzy Hart is a toy and Stephanie Stevens is part of the ensemble. Someone who has been welcomed into this large family is our rehearsal pianist and band member Mary Lou Carroll. She, too, is new to the Mudds, but has become family very quickly. There are numerous others who work diligently behind the scenes, sewing, painting, building, ushering, applying make-up, designing posters, etc. They are just as an important part of the family as those you get to see on the stage. Without them, there wouldn’t be a show. This large family has been working for months to prepare Mary Poppins, which is full of familiar music – Jolly Holiday, A Spoonful of
Sugar, Feed the Birds, Chim Chim Cher-ee and many more. You can imagine some of the households running lines, practicing dance steps together and making sure their costumes fit just right. Mary Poppins will be performed at the Carleton Place Town Hall on Friday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 26 and Sunday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.; Thursday, Dec. 1 and Friday, Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m.; as well as Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at Hallmark 613-2533000. Pricing is $20 for all shows with the exception of Thursday night, where the cost is $15. Mary Poppins is performed by special permission of Music Theatre International. Submitted by the Mississippi Mudds
Age in 2016
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Although the amended CPP will enhance CPP retirement benefits for many Canadians, the new benefits will undoubtedly fall far short of your pre-retirement income. That’s why it’s still important that you have a comprehensive retirement savings plan in place. Talk to your professional advisor today to get the best answers to your questions about how much you will need in retirement and how to make the most of what you have. *Source: George and Bell Consulting Inc. This column, written and published by Investors Group Financial Services Inc. (in Québec – a Financial Services Firm), and Investors Group Securities Inc. (in Québec, a firm in Financial Planning) presents general information only and is not a solicitation to buy or sell any investments. Contact your own advisor for specific advice about your circumstances. For more information on this topic please contact your Investors Group Consultant.
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Celebrating Small Business! 4 strategies to help small and medium-sized businesses grow Did you know that in Canada, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) represent 99.8 per cent of all private sector businesses and employs 64 per cent of all private sector workers? To commemorate the tremendous contributions of these companies, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) will be holding the BDC Small Business Week from October 16 to the 22. Thanks to a series of conferences, seminars, trade fairs and luncheons, some 10,000 business people across the country will have the opportunity to meet, socialize and establish important business connections. SMEs are the driving force of our country’s economy, and as such, their growth and prosperity are of the utmost priority.
According to a study published by the BDC in October 2015, there are four main strategies that promote business growth.
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2. Build a winning team. Hire qualified employees or train your existing personnel. This will allow you to delegate important responsibilities and push your business’ limits.
It’s worth noting that other strategies — such as e-commerce, partnerships with other businesses and developing new markets — can also contribute to SME growth. For more information, visit our website at www. bdc.ca.
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How entrepreneurs can spread the word about their businesses Today’s entrepreneurs face an uphill battle when starting their businesses. Whereas the competition in business has always been stiff, many trailblazers of yesteryear typically competed against only other locally owned businesses. But thanks to the
Internet, businesses are now competing on a national, if not global, stage, making it harder than ever for businesspersons to draw attention to their products and services. When starting out, small business owners must find ways to make their
presence felt in crowded marketplaces. Though the following strategies might take time and some trial and error before a business starts to draw some attention, small business owners can greatly increase their chances of being successful by
committing to marketing. • Start early. Entrepreneurs need not wait until their doors open to start spreading the word. • Start blogging. Blogging about your business is another effective way to spread the word about your
products and services. • Encourage reviews. Few modern consumers make a purchase without first reading reviews. • Seek help from family and friends. They can be wonderful assets for small business owners.
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Celebrating Small Business! Today’s businesswomen There was a time when a career in business was reserved exclusively for men. But over the past few decades, women executives and entrepreneurs have fought to broaden this sphere for future female generations. To recognize the achievements of past and present-day pioneers, we devote one week each and every year to honouring businesswomen across the globe. This year, National Business Women’s Week (October 16 to 22) will once again be held to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of strong women everywhere. A disappointing reality Being a woman in today’s business world is still far from the norm. Despite the great strides made by women, the global business land-
scape still paints a rather onesided picture. According to the International Labour Organization, women head only 10 to 20% of corporations, which proves that
the future we so eagerly hoped for has yet to become a reality. Regrettably, men continue to be reluctant when it comes to being led by women. A bright future More and more young women are obtaining bachelor’s degrees
in business administration. Additionally, there’s an abundance of inspirational stories relating the modern-day trials and tribulations of women in the world of business. These accounts offer invaluable lessons to future generations who will undoubtedly leave their
own mark on the industry. Let’s encourage these young women to develop their business sense and to carve out their own place. Someday, equality will be the norm and women will be fairly represented in boardrooms and businesses across the globe.
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If you love live theatre – and even if you don't – this festival's for you I have a confession to make: Until a few years ago I just couldn't get my head around live theatre. Sometimes the plays were too long. There was almost never a car chase. And when people asked me later what the play was about, I'd sound like Donald Trump giving a book report on a book he hadn't read. ("Juliet. Such a nasty woman. She made Romeo kill himself. And believe me, he could have done better. Look at her!" Or "DaVinci had this code, see? He couldn't break it. Very tough code. He was grasping at straws. Well, groping really. When you're DaVinci they let you do that...") Then I discovered community theatre. Community theatre isn't just theatre for the community. It's about passionate volunteers working together to create something wonderful, with heart and talent and dedication. It's stirring, it's inspiring, and it hooked me completely. Heck, I've even been on stage myself a few times now, in roles small enough that the director knew I couldn't hurt anything. Then I found something else that made a dramatic difference in my life: One-act plays. If you're not familiar with one-acts, they're short plays with all the humour or drama of their larger cousin, but they tell a story, uncover the bad guy, or find true love in under an hour. And there's no the intermission, which is really just recess for theatre goers anyway, without the jungle gym. One act plays are delicious, bite-size, non-fat theatre, an ideal entrée to the wonders of the stage. And it just so happens
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of each three-play session, audiences are welcome to stay to hear the Festival adjudicator's impressions of the plays. For audience members, this is a fantastic way to experience real theatre in action, with insider notes from a theatre professional. The festival concludes on Sunday, Nov. 13 with a fabulous awards brunch at Code's Mill, and the presentation of awards for acting, directing, costumes, best production, and much more. Since Perth's Studio Theatre is hosting the 2016 edition of the EODL Festival, this is a special opportunity for you to enjoy a banquet of one-act performances right here at home. Tickets are $20 for each of the three sessions, and $30 for the awards brunch. Or you can have the entire Festival experience, and save $10, by purchasing the package of three sessions, plus the awards brunch, for just $80. There are still tickets available: just call Isabel at 613-326-0437, or go online at studiotheatreperth.com for all the details. Take it from someone who loves community theatre, and even writes about it most weeks in this newspaper: Whether you're already a theatre lover, or you're on your own journey of theatrical discovery, the Eastern Ontario Drama League One Act Play Festival is a trip you won't soon forget. Paul Joyce regularly writes articles on behalf of the Studio Theatre, Perth
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Are we having fun yet? Rhys Thubron, left, seems less than thrilled to be the prisoner of horror movie character “Jason,” played by Sebastian Arndt during a fundraising haunted house for Chimo Public School’s cheerleading program Oct. 24. The haunted house ran until Oct. 26.
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Mississippi Mills makes decision to retain portion of Don Maynard Park BY ASHLEY KULP
est in entertaining this any further, so just to make it clear, option one is not to be entertained further,” Murphy stated. “I know quite a few councillors felt some deep regret about that,” continued Coun. John Edwards, committee of the whole chair. Don Maynard Park was dedicated to the community leader in August 2003. Known as one of the fathers of recreation in Almonte, Maynard taught for 33 years at Almonte and District High School and joined the Almonte parks and recreation committee in 1953, helping to create Gemmill Park and establish both the Almonte track and field club and the Almonte Minor Hockey Association.
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Compromise was the word of the day Oct. 18 with Mississippi Mills council hopeful that has been achieved with their decision to retain a portion of Don Maynard Park. Following a committee of the whole discussion that lasted more than an hour on the highly publicized topic, council members voted for an option that will sell parts of Don Maynard Park (block 40) and block 42 (green space adjacent to Holy Name of Mary Catholic School). A full gallery was in attendance, spilling out into the lobby area, where three bylaw enforcement officers were stationed. “This is a compromise option,” stated recreation manager Calvin Murphy in his report to council. Originally, funds from the sale of the two parcels of land was to be put towards other recreational initiatives in the community, including the Gemmill Park upgrades. Murphy said that’s still the case, although “it is uncertain as to how much revenue would be generated from the sale of the land though any revenue generated would be applied towards enhancing the features for the Gemmill Park project and/or enhancing other park developments in the Almonte ward, if available.” In a 7-4 recorded vote, councillors Val Wilkinson, Denzil Ferguson, Amanda Pulker-Mok, Jill McCubbin, John Edwards, Christa Lowry and mayor Shaun McLaughlin were in favour of the compromise; however
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Mississippi Mills Coun. Paul Watters addresses audience members during discussion on the sale of blocks 40 (Don Maynard Park) and block 42 (green space adjacent to Holy Name of Mary Catholic School) during the Oct. 18 committee of the whole meeting. The committee voted to sell off a portion of both lands. councillors Paul Watters, Duncan Abbott, Alex Gillis and Jane Torrance were not. Gillis voted against the suggestion because there was no diagram or plan laid out as to how the land would be divided. “You’re asking us to vote on an option and saying to the community, ‘trust us, we’ll talk to you and eventually we’ll take away two-thirds of your park and you’ll have consulted on it,’” he remarked. “I have no idea what this means or looks like.” “This is being dishonest to the
public. That’s what’s going on,” Gillis added. “It would be keeping as close in size to the existing park,” Edwards said. Four options were highlighted in Murphy’s report: negotiate with the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario (CDSBEO) for a land exchange and keep the park; sell both blocks (the original November 2013 suggestion in Stantec Consulting’s recreation master plan); sell a portion of each blocks; or do nothing. Immediately, option one came off the table. “(CDSBEO) has no inter-
It wasn’t a decision arrived at easily by council. Prior to the options being discussed, each council member had the opportunity to make their personal views on the issue known. While Watters indicated the community support behind this issue, evidenced by the large turnout that evening, “this is something I feel we need to decide on and move on to tackle some other issues.” Wilkinson agreed, acknowledging that “a few mistakes” have been made on both sides during this process, including failing to alert the Maynard family of the potential land sale. “Whatever decision is made tonight, we can all work together in a better way,” she said. Over the last six months, Ferguson said “we’ve awakened a sleeping
bear in the community,” referencing the public outcry to the sale of green space and dedicated parkland. “I, for one, am disappointed in the engagement with the school board. I think the opportunity to do that was lost,” he continued, noting he will be voting for “what I think is going to be the best long-term benefit to all Mississippi Mills residents. I will not be voting because a 2018 election is coming up…I’m voting on what’s best for the community.” Calling community input “for the most part, well thought out and respectful,” Pulker-Mok took the opportunity to apologize to Maynard’s son Steve and his family “for not having the foresight to reach out prior to news of the proposed sale of the park.” Through a great deal of reflection, which even involved visiting the park “two-dozen times over the past two months,” Pulker-Mok said she has “never seen anyone in the park.” “The head versus heart argument rings so true to me on this decision. My heart is saying one thing, but my head is saying, financially, the responsible thing to do is to sell the parkland,” she stated. Abbott agreed with Pulker-Mok about the park’s usage. “We were acting based on a report that was widely published and listed three parks that seemed to be underutilized in the community,” he said. “I’ve lived 18 years in town and went by several times and never have I see anyone in the park.” See PARK page A/CP10
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Dress in your best costume and join the Halloween fun in Beckwith Oct. 28 BY TARA GESNER
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The creepy countdown to the annual Beckwith Community Halloween Party is on. Boasting the perfect recipe for a “spooktacular” evening – costumes, candy, games and pumpkins – the township invites everyone to Beckwith Park on Friday, Oct. 28 between
6 and 8 p.m. Admission to the party, which operates rain or shine, is free; however, donations are greatly appreciated. Contributions help pay for candy, decorations and more. With a safe and fun environment for area youngsters to enjoy Halloween, festivities include a haunted house and graveyard as well as various activity and game stations: cookie decorating, craft table, pump-
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What would Halloween be without a pumpkin? Beckwith will again hold a pumpkin carving contest at its party, with entries accepted from individuals, families and classes. Carved pumpkins should be dropped off at Beckwith Park no later than 6 p.m. People are encouraged to demonstrate their imagination, creativity and skill. Judging takes place
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UPcOming cOUncil meetings tuesday, november 1, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) tuesday, november 15, 2016 @ 6:00 pm – council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/subscribe.aspx
mUniciPAlitY OF mississiPPi mills cOmmUnitY OFFiciAl PlAn AgRicUltURAl BOUnDARies AnD RelAteD POlicies WORKsHOP Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Almonte Old town Hall, 14 Bridge street, Almonte, On ALL MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC are invited to attend a workshop to review and comment on the Municipality of Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan agricultural boundaries and related policies. THIS WORKSHOP is an opportunity to review the information and material, as well as discuss and comment on the policies. Please join us in order to provide your insight. THE WORKSHOP will be held on: Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte, ON If you require additional information, please contact the Municipal Planner, Stephen Stirling, at (613) 256-2064 ext.259.
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of final designs for the revitalization of Gemmill Park. In the 2016 budget deliberations Council approved funds to develop plans for the park. Although it is unknown how much funding will be available from the Canada 150 grant and potential sale of land, final designs are required in order for the Municipality to proceed with construction. As well, comments from an open house held on June 29 were reviewed and incorporated into the concept plan. By-laws Approved for trail Development: Council passed two by-laws authorizing the purchase of lands in Ramsay Ward for the purpose of developing a non-motorized trail between Greystone/ Stonehome subdivisions into Almonte. The two private properties are being purchased for a total of $8,850. The trail will be developed commencing this fall and will be finalized in the spring of 2017. Road closures for seasonal Activities: Council passed a bylaw authorizing the closure of Mill Street (from Bridge to Main Street) for four seasonal street celebrations and sidewalk sales. Merchants and business owners in downtown Almonte propose holding seasonal celebrations with street entertainment, sidewalk sales and themed activities. Closing the street to vehicles would allow for more activities on the sidewalk and roadway and ensure safety. The closures would be from 5 to 9:30 p.m. and are slated for the first Thursday after Remembrance Day, a Thursday in late April/early May (weather dependent), the third Thursday in July, and a Thursday in late September/early October (weather dependent). The events will offer extended hours at least four times per year. Closures will be advertised closer to the time along with notifications to businesses and are expected to begin this winter. Recommendation on Parkland to Proceed to council: At the Committee of the Whole meeting following council, councillors received and discussed a staff report addressing options related to the proposed sale of Don Maynard Park and Block 42. Based on the 2013 Recreation Master Plan, Council identified a redevelopment plan for Gemmill Park as a legacy project to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. The two properties were proposed for sale to help fund the project. A public meeting and comment period in August generated significant public input. Councillors expressed their gratitude for the comments and presentations and for the interest in the project by so many citizens. Three options were considered at Committee of the Whole, and councillors approved a compromise that would see a portion of the lands retained. There will be a public consultation component in the process. This option must still receive final approval at the next council meeting on November 1 before proceeding. As well, any reconfiguration of the lands must come back to Council for approval. For more information please contact 613-256-2064. Agendas and minutes can be found at www.mississippimills.ca (click Town Hall, Mayor & Council, Agendas & Minutes).
meDiA ReleAse October 19, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Here are highlights from regular Mississippi Mills meetings held Tuesday, Oct. 18. RFP for gemmill Park Plans: Following a request for proposals process, Mississippi Mills Council has authorized an agreement between the Municipality and Lashley & Associates for the completion
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throughout the evening by members of the public. All winners will be notified on Monday, Oct. 31. Too, their names will be published in the winter issue of the Beckwith Beaver. Beckwith Park is located at 1319 9th Line. For additional information, contact the municipal office at 613-2571539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith. on.ca.
Municipal Matters October 27, 2016
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The Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library will be closed Oct. 31 through to Nov. 13. We will be re-opening in our temporary location in the Pakenham Public School, 109 Jeanie Street, Pakenham, Monday November 14, 2016. Our hours of service in our new location are Monday to Friday, 3:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. You are welcome to use the Almonte Branch during this period. Please call 613-256-1037 for inquiries, hours and services. Please visit our website: http://www.missmillslibrary.com for additional information. Thank you! We look forward to serving you in our temporary location in the Pakenham Public School while our branch undergoes expansion.
QUOte: 2016 mississiPPi mills cHRistmAs ligHt AnD DecOR instAllAtiOn The Corporation for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills is currently accepting quotations for the installation and removal of Christmas Decor in Almonte, Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton, & Pakenham. Interested parties must obtain the quotation form and meet with Tiffany MacLaren, Community Economic and Cultural Coordinator before November 7th to review the scope of work. Work in Almonte to be completed between November 12th and November 17th. Work in other areas to be completed before November 24th. Consideration will not be given to the quote if received late than 12:00 noon local time on Wednesday November 9th, 2016. Consideration will not be given to the quote if the interested bidding company has not had a meeting with Tiffany MacLaren, Community Economic & Cultural Coordinator to discuss the scope of work. Tiffany MacLaren can be contacted at 613-256-1077 (ext.22) or by email at tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca. Quotations must be submitted on the quotation form available on www.mississippimills.ca at or in person at Almonte Old Town Hall, 1st Floor Recreation & Culture Department, 14 Bridge St. Almonte.
Murphy Chiropractic Centre keeping area children warm and fed this winter BY TARA GESNER
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Winter is on its way, and Murphy Chiropractic Health Centre in Carleton Place is doing its part to make sure local children stay warm this year. On Monday, Oct. 24, the health centre kicked off its 2016 Hats, Mitts and Scarves Drive, and donations will be accepted until the end of November. “I cannot believe we have been doing the drive for 13 years,” the health centre’s business manager, Christine Murphy said. Over the next five weeks, Murphy’s Chiropractic Health Centre will collect donations of new children’s hats, mittens and scarves to be dispersed by way of the Carleton Place Christmas Basket program. Leftover items are taken to Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop for distribution. Money for the Carleton Place Christmas Basket program is also being accepted at the health centre. “Any monetary donation,” Christine said. Giving back is extremely important to Christine and her husband, Dr. Sean Murphy, a family wellness chiropractor. In addition to the Hats, Mitts and Scarves Drive, the health centre distributes bundles of
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On Monday, Oct. 24, Murphy Chiropractic Health Centre in Carleton Place kicked off its 13th annual Hats, Mitts and Scarves Drive. Pictured, from left: (back) Christine Murphy, business manager; Meghan LeBlanc, tech chiropractic assistant (CA); Wayne Drummond, Carleton Place Christmas Basket Program; Ray McLaren, Giant Tiger; (front) Dr. Sean Murphy, family wellness chiropractor; and Brooke Class, front CA.
bread to the community during its annual Give Thanks Bread Drive. Wayne and Lorna Drummond organize the Carleton Place Christmas Basket program, in addition to the associated Angel Tree campaign. “We rely on the generosity of our community to keep us running,” Wayne told the Canadian Gazette. He explained all baskets include the fixings needed to make a traditional breakfast and dinner on Dec. 25, including a turkey. Moreover, by way of the Angel Tree campaign, gifts are provided for residents up to 16 years of age. The gifts received come from the suggestions given by parents when they call the request line. “Angels are then created and distributed to the area businesses assisting us,” Wayne said. The local Giant Tiger location is a big supporter of the Hats, Mitts and Scarves Drive, the Carleton Place Christmas Basket program and Angel Tree campaign. Every year, owner Ray MacLaren kicks off the drive by making a donation of several hats and mitts from the store. “It is the community pulling together and making it happen,” he said. Christine noted most of the donations are store bought from locations like Giant Tiger, but they
also receive donations of handmade knitted and crocheted items as well. Donations can be dropped off at Murphy Chiropractic Health Centre, located at 3 Costello Dr., during business hours: Monday from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 6:15 p.m.; Tuesday from 2:30 to 7 p.m.; Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and Thursday from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 6:15 p.m. Afterhours donations can be left on the doorstep for collection the following morning. The Christmas Basket/Angel Tree request line goes live on Monday, Oct. 31 and remains open until Saturday, Dec. 3. People requiring assistance within the K7C area code can call 613-257-4335 Monday to Saturday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. “All requests are kept strictly confidential,” Wayne said. In 2015, approximately 300 baskets were handed out to approximately 1,000 people, including 450 children and youth. “We are anticipating 324 baskets this year,” Wayne said. To support the Carleton Place Christmas Basket program financially, donations can also be mailed to: The Christmas Basket Program, 296 Gardiner Shore Rd., Carleton Place, ON, K7C 0C4. Receipts for donations of $10 or more will be issued.
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Mississippi Mills council joining in fight to save Pakenham Public School By ASHLEY KULP
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Considering Pakenham Public School (PPS), an important part of their community, Mississippi Mills council members are dedicated to fighting its possible closure. The matter of how to go about doing that was discussed during the Oct. 18 committee of the whole session, prompted by an Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) meeting held for board and municipal staff Monday, Oct. 17 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Mississippi Mills CAO Diane Smithson attended. “The meeting was well attended by other members of council and numerous staff people,” she stated. “The board went through their process and talked about the ARCs (Accommodation Review Committees), deadlines and their reason for doing this (closing schools).” The potential school closures were introduced in the UCDSB report, ‘Building for the Future: Pupil Accommodation Review’, accepted by trustees on Sept. 28. It recommends the closure of 16 schools, including Pakenham Public School, by June 2017. An additional 13 schools – totalling 29 across the UCDSB – are also identified in the report as ones trustees need to examine and determine the best course of action for the future. Featured in that list is Carleton Place’s Caldwell Street Public School. ARCs will be put in place to gather information during community consultation sessions scheduled for this fall and January. Smithson noted the board confirmed consultation for PPS will be included at January sessions in either Smiths Falls or Perth. “Right now, they’re seeking nominations for these committees (ARCs), such as parent/teacher councils of local schools and representatives,” Smithson explained, adding that trustee Susan Edwards “is our representative for this particular area.” She said the board is accepting delegations prior to making its final decision on the possible closures March 23. Coun. Jane Torrance was also at the meeting, but noted the board extended the invitation to municipal council members “with the proviso that councillors could attend if they desired, but not to ask questions.”
“So, you invite us to a meeting but don’t let us talk. That’s not the way you start consultations,” she continued. The meeting was also closed to public and press. A Metroland Media reporter who attended was not permitted inside the room. When questioned as to why, UCDSB director of education Stephen Sliwa said, “those meetings are intended to be between municipal staff and the school board’s staff. Those meetings were not intended to be public. We don’t normally have media at our staff meetings.” Torrance said the trustees haven’t been vocal on the subject either. In conversations with the trustee for this region, Donald Cram, she indicated “he wasn’t to introduce ideas or rally for schools in his district,” but he will be in attendance at an Oct. 27 public information meeting at the school. “I’d like to invite him (Cram) to our next council meeting so we can ask him some questions directly and have a more fulsome discussion,” Torrance said. Committee of the whole chair Coun. John Edwards, questioned what lobbying could be done by council to save the school. “How do we support the continuation of an education function in Pakenham?” At the Oct. 17 meeting, it was indicated petitions won’t accomplish much, Torrance said. “They (board) fully expect to get 29 petitions with 13,000 signatures on each, so that will not factor into it,” she said. She suggested using the topics of community use of schools and the impact on the daycare program offered at the school to “fight.” The first step to creating a response was expected to be laid out at the Oct. 27 meeting. “Perhaps we need to have our own sub-committee on this?” questioned Edwards. While Coun. Duncan Abbott was in favour of saving the school, he didn’t want the community to get its hopes up. “I hate to sound cynical,” Abbott said, citing the Boundary 20/20 process that previously closed schools within the board. “…Their (UCDSB’s) point of view on this, it’s pretty much done…This is pretty well-organized and I would not be surprised to see 29 schools close.” “We’ve got to do things and we’ve got to support the community, but
don’t get your hopes up,” he added. “There’s no question this is a head and a heart vote,” continued Coun. Denzil Ferguson. “Duncan has addressed it very well. It’s up to us to come up with something that’s unique to Pakenham because there’s no question schools are going to be closed…It’s well documented how active the school is within the community…and I’m certainly going to be there and working towards it, but at some point we have to face reality.” Coun. Jill McCubbin suggested approaching the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to gain some “traction” on the impact the school’s closure would have on rural development. “How do we move forward on economic development if you close schools because they aren’t city schools?” she asked. “Growth is key…if we can grow the community, then you can defend the importance of institutions in the community,” added Coun. Alex Gillis. Another idea was to make local MPPs, including Carleton-Mississippi Mills’ Jack MacLaren and LanarkFrontenac-Lennox and Addington’s Randy Hillier, on side. “The motherhood appeal to the board won’t go anywhere,” Abbott stressed. Edwards admitted the fight was a “long shot.” “I don’t think we should mislead people that it’s going to be easy, but we have to go ahead and find the arguments that are going to be effective,” he said. Smithson noted Pakenham is unique in that many children living in the community have the option of attending school in Arnprior and French immersion. “That and the lack of people having children is causing the problem,” she stated. Library renos to stay on course Initially, council members had toyed with the idea of suspending the Pakenham branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library renovation project if the school was to become available. The municipality recently entered into a facilities agreement to temporarily offer library services out of the school until June 2017. However, Smithson said there’s a process that must be followed by the board when a school becomes vacant. “From what I understand, they may make the final decision to close
schools by June 30, 2017 on March 23, but they won’t even begin to look at the process of disposing the schools until September,” Smithson noted, adding that other boards are given 90 days to determine if they’d like the building. “So we would not even get to the second level of the disposition process, which includes offering it to municipalities and members of the community, until we’re into January 2018.” With a March 2017 deadline to use a Canada 150 grant of $290,000 (50 per cent of the cost of the expansion), Smithson suggested remaining status quo with the library project. “My recommendation to you (council) is that you proceed on the route that you have laid out for yourselves,” she stated. Coun. Amanda Pulker-Mok believed it was important to continue with the project as planned. “If the school does close, the library would
be a gathering space for children and their families,” she said. “The library would be a gem in the community and it would be a sham to lose those grant monies.” Coun. Christa Lowry agreed. “Pulling the plug on the library expansion is sending a terrible message to the school board about investing in Pakenham,” she commented, adding that giving back grant funds could hurt the municipality’s chances at obtaining them in the future. “Investing in our community can only help in our argument.”
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petition this year,” she added. “All of the nominated businesses are deserving.” Other nominees in the business of the year category were as follows: Luxart Homes Inc.; Michel Germain Parfums Ltd.; McNeely Medical Clinic Family Health Group; Mitchell’s Independent Grocer; St. James Gate; Stonefields Event Destination; and Unposed Photography. Before announcing the winning business, Comley said, “This company has called Carleton Place home for many years, and a loyal and dedicated staff of local employ-
ees is its great asset.” “Employee turnover is very low, and it endeavours to have the right product at the right price,” she continued. “Offering exceptional customer service, sales in 2016 are targeted to exceed $10 million.” Located at 142 Franktown Rd., Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited is the largest and oldest distribution centre for lamb’s wool in Canada, grading and marketing nearly three million pounds of raw wool every year. Accepting the award on behalf of Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Limited and its directors, general manager and staff was former board
member Dwayne Acres. “Thank you very much,” Acres said. “I am filling in tonight for general manager Eric Bjergso,” he continued. “Our company’s annual general meeting is being held in Winnipeg and half of our staff is there.” Acres called the company’s decision to locate its head office in Carleton Place “one of the best moves.” “I have heard nothing but praise from Eric, about the reception he has received in Carleton Place, from council and the community.” On Friday night, awards were also presented in five other categories: Community Involvement; Ex-
cellence in Customer Service; Employee of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; and People’s Choice. Winners were voted on by the chamber’s membership, with the exception of one – People’s Choice. This new award was open to public voting. “Although we have only had four business award galas, we have been giving out the business of the year award for many years,” the chair of the chamber board, Donna MacDonald said. “It is one that is long standing, and it is really something to be proud of.” Past winners of the Business of the Year honour, include: The Good Food Company (Petra Graber),
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To be recognized at this event is the highest form of achievement in volunteerism and business excellence. The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual Business Awards of Excellent Gala on Oct. 21. The sold-out event took place at Stonefields Event Destination in Beckwith, celebrating truly amazing individuals and businesses in the community. Owing to the year 2016 marking the chamber’s centennial, “this is the most memorable gala event in our chamber’s history,” chamber board chair Donna MacDonald said. On Friday night, awards were handed out in six categories: Business/Business Person of the Year; Community Involvement; Excellence in Customer Service; Employee of the Year; Entrepreneur of the Year; and People’s Choice. Winners were voted on by the chamber’s membership, with the exception of one – People’s Choice. This new award was open to public voting. “I am excited to report we received 46 nominations this year for our awards,” MacDonald said, “and the enthusiasm surrounding the awards tells me business people in Carleton Place want to recognize success.” “It also tells me we have some exceptional companies providing services and products worth celebrating,” she continued. The winners Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd. was named the chamber’s 2016 business of the year, with former board member Dwayne Acres accepting the award from last year’s winner Dena Comley of The Granary. “Thank you very much,” Acres said. “I am filling in tonight for general manager Eric Bjergso,” he continued. “Our company’s annual general meeting is being held in Winnipeg and half of our staff is there.”
From top to bottom: Entrepreneur of the year accolades went to Stalwart Brewing Company. Accepting the award was co-owner Adam Newlands. He is pictured with chamber board chair Donna MacDonald; the award for community involvement went to Valley Granite & Tile. Owners Brad and Lisa Occomore are pictured with MacDonald; and Mark and Terry Monette of Rental Village, with MacDonald, accept the excellence in customer service award. Tara Gesner/Metroland
great asset.” “Employee turnover is very low, and it endeavours to have the right product at the right price,” she continued. “Offering exceptional customer service, sales in 2016 are targeted to exceed $10 million.” In addition to Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers Ltd., other nominees in this category were Luxart Homes Inc., Michel Germain Parfums Ltd., McNeely Medical Clinic Family Health Group, Mitchell’s Independent Grocer, St. James Gate, Stonefields Event Destination and Unposed Photography. Entrepreneur of the year accolades went to Stalwart Brewing Company. Accepting the award was co-owner Adam Newlands. Presenting him with the trophy was Tina Stevens, the general manager of Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation. Stalwart Brewing Company, located at 10 High St., is committed to brewing big flavours and never compromising taste. In addition to Newlands, the company has three other partners – Phil Kelsley, Ed McKinley and Nathan Corey. Not only has the business opened within the last five years, “it has shown the ability to create a business concept and implement it effectively,” chamber board vice chair Sherry Crummy said. She added, “The business owners show leadership and focus and have the strength to fight any obsticles put in their way.” “As the new kids in town we really appreciate the warm welcome,” Newlands said. “Thank you.”
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Minimum wage not enough If you’re a salaried employee, you might not have realized that the minimum wage in Ontario went up by 15 cents, from $11.25 to $11.40 per hour, on Oct. 1. The minimum wage for liquor servers, students under the age of 18, hunting and fishing guides and homeworkers has also increased on the same date. And while the increase to the minimum wage is a good thing, it still keeps many people within the working poor demographic. As of Oct. 1, someone making minimum wage in Ontario earns approximately $1,824 before taxes and other deductions if they’re working a 40-hour workweek each month – $24 more than before the increase. Wages and benefits increase to keep up with inflation and the cost of living – but with many rural residents’ slaves to the high cost of rural living, including the astronomical prices of hydro, people making minimum wage are still having to choose between feeding their children and turning on the lights. Often, minimum wage jobs do not give employees the luxuries of paid vacation or time off, leaving parents with the tough choice between working and taking time off if they, or their children, need to attend doctor’s appointments or their children’s school
EVELYN HARFORD View From Here functions. The goal with the Ontario government’s most recent increase is to help boost the economy and help families afford retirement and comes as a result of changes to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 that tie minimumwage increases to Ontario’s Consumer Price Index, a recommendation by the Minimum Wage Advisory Panel. Though rent and housing is often cheaper in a town like Smiths Falls than in cities like Ottawa or Toronto, the cost of living which includes the necessity to own a vehicle and the high prices of hydro which can be around 30-40 per cent more expensive for rural residents on Hydro One than their city-dwelling counterparts, can cause severe strain for families relying on either a single or dual minimum wage income. And compound that with less Submitted photo economic opportunities. It’s a recipe for struggle, and why more should be done to support workers who clock in day in and day out for the lowest wage Local questions were on tap during Beckwith Trivia Night, held on Monday, Oct. 17 at the Old Mill at Ashton allowed in the province. (Ashton Brew Pub). Above: Coun. Faye Campbell’s team.
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Reading takes interesting turn from spirit activity to illness It is hard to believe October is almost behind us, where does the time go. As many of you know, this month is breast cancer awareness month. My two older boys raised almost $100,000 when they were younger for breast cancer charities and cancer research. I am a firm believer in volunteering and charity work. My children taught me so much during their journey of fundraising, which extended over 10 years. They made it really clear that children can make a difference; that we all can. Speaking of that...I will have a table at the annual Lanark County Interval House Women’s Fair Nov. 5 at the Carleton Place arena. This is another incredible organization. Please come out and say hello! A few weeks ago I had a lady come see me for a reading. Her energy was extremely hyper from the minute I opened my door to say hi. I felt it was anxious energy, nervousness. We will call her Clare.
Clare was visiting from out of town and due for a well-deserved break. I thought it was wonderful that she chose to have a reading with me while on her minivacation here. She sat opposite me and looked around my living room. She was not making eye contact with me. Her legs were crossed and her hands clasped tight. I sat and watched her. She immediately started with this: “what do you see, what do you see, what do you see?” The last one hitting a higher note than the one before it. I was taken aback by her eagerness. I told her that in order to do a reading on her she needed to try to calm herself a bit. Unclasp her hands, uncross her legs. She took a deep breath and closed her eyes. I felt her trying so hard to relax. We sat and did some quiet breathing for a few minutes and then we began. I read to her what I saw in her pre-
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reading. She walked with an older woman. This spirit loved to cook and showed me herself in the kitchen. There was lots of family noise in the background. I was being shown such a warm and loving memory. A spirit shows me something that holds significance to them. I was then shown a living room with an armchair. A man sat in the armchair with a small child, a girl sitting beside him on the arm. They were both laughing and smiling. It was a beautiful memory. One thing that was interesting for me, was when I connected with the home in the memory, there was a distinct smell, of cooking and something else. I wondered if I was smelling a gas stove. I asked the female spirit to show me her last days, so I could relate that to my client. I was shown her walking hunched over. Her legs were not what they used to be. She had breathing issues in the end, definite lung problems in her last days. I could feel her struggle. Clare and I determined this was her grandmother. She was watching over her, protecting her.
I then went on to share about the card spread I did for her. I pulled three cards that represented relationships. Two of them showed a disconnect with her and her immediate family, husband, kids etc... Clare asked me if I could see any illnesses in her. I knew she was going to ask me this and I had hoped I could avoid it. I asked her if that was how she wanted to spend our hour together. I told her we could go over the relationships in her life and as I could see something needed a new outlook there that would be productive. I was avoiding this question. She started asking me non-stop. I finally said I would take a look inside her and let her know what I saw. I do this thing where I hold my hand up, like I am scanning a person without touching them. I can then feel where there may be a health issue. I will be drawn to an area if there is something off. I was being drawn to Clare’s right side, her lower right. I could see an ovary and I knew it was in trouble. I then looked over her stomach and saw she was having digestion problems. I decided to just share that. I told her she was having some stomach troubles. She looked shocked, yes she said. What else, she asked. She was adamant that I tell her. I took a deep breath and told her I saw a darkness by her lower right side. She was shocked, her face told me she was in awe of what I shared with her. She asked how I was able to do that. I told her
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I was not sure, which was the truth. She asked me to look again. I told her what I saw. “Wow,” she laughed, “wow, that is crazy,” she told me. She told me she had been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer on her right side. I told her I was very sorry and that through energy, life changes, she could fight this every step of the way. She said she was doing just that. What an incredible woman. We talked about healing the spirit in order to heal the body. She was at a crossroads in life. The relationship cards I had pulled were because she was disconnected from her husband and his children. She asked me to look into her husband. I told her I heard him coughing, the phlegm was awful. I saw in his lungs his breathing had become constrained and he was not well. This was not anything I want to share in a reading, so please do not expect me to do this. I told her what I saw. She said he has emphysema. I told her to focus on her love of him, his love for her, to spend time together with her family and draw from their love and strength. They had become awkward around each other, which can happen when someone is diagnosed with cancer. Sometimes people do not know how to act in situations like this. I admired Clare’s never give up attitude and her desire to make changes. Email Maxine at maxinecrystalmedium@gmail.com. You can also find her on Facebook, ‘Maxine Crystal Medium’.
Zombie Walk for Hunger supports food bank, animal rescues Oct. 29 in Almonte The second annual Zombie Walk for Hunger will be held on Oct. 29. The walk will start at the Almonte Community Centre, where you can register from 10 to 10:45 a.m. The actual walk will officially start at 11 a.m. Bring the whole family, and come join in the fun in Almonte, which includes a 2K Zombie Walk through the scenic town. Participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item, which will be donated to the Lanark County Food Bank – The Hunger Stop. The $10 registration fee will be split between the Soi Dog Foundation and Country Cat Sanctuary (currently full and not able to accept any felines until some have been adopted). The first 100 to register will receive a stunning Zombuck keepsake coin kindly donated by Sean Isaacs, owner of Alliance Coin & Banknote in Almonte. Isaacs, the grand marshall and official banker of the zombie apocalypse will lead the walk in
The first 100 to register for the Zombie Walk for Hunger, set for Oct. 29 at the Almonte Community Centre, will receive a Zombuck keepsake coin donated by Sean Isaacs, owner of Alliance Coin & Banknote in Almonte. Submitted photo
full zombie attire. This walk will help both people and animals. Anyone who has collected pledges of $50 or more will have the registration fee waived. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult and all entries must sign the legal waiver. Anyone under 18 must have a parent/guardians signature on the waiver. The support by local and near by businesses has been overwhelming and there will be numerous prizes and many gift baskets made for chil-
dren. Prizes will be awarded to the person who collects the most money in pledges, a special prize for the best male, female, child, and best zombie family (chosen by other participants) plus several other door prizes. We will have extra blood and someone to help with makeup if needed. For those who may not want to dress up, why not come out and walk with some new zombie friends? Feel free to stop by with food donations on the day of the walk. This is a family-friendly walk and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun. Please share to other friends and make this a successful day for the charities in need. For more information, search for Almonte Zombie Walk for Hunger on Facebook.
It’s cold and snow birds begin migration south this month From volume three of Stokes Nature Guides, they describe the arrival of ‘snow birds’ from the north where they breed. The Dark-eyed Juncos common name comes from their plumage, which has been described as ‘leaden skies above, snow below.’ What an apt way of describing them as they flit about our feeders. They leave the northern portion of their breeding range during October and November and migrate in flocks to their wintering area. As mentioned last week, they have decided it’s time to move south. Last week, on Bennies Corners Road, friends have these Juncos all over their garden and lawn. Ray Sample, Cork-
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ery area, has some at his feeders. Some have been at my place feeding below our front cedar tree. They are likely finding seeds that Chickadees and Nuthatches have dropped on the ground. At least five Black-capped Chickadees regularly use this front feeder, while the same number of Blue Jays dine at the backyard feeders. One feeder holds plain in the shell peanuts, the other, a platform type,
holds black oil sunflower seeds. Road, a north side field ofPlease call Lynda at 613Hairy Woodpeckers like the ten has 100+ Canada Geese 256-5013 or email bennett@ peanut feeder. resting there. magma.ca with bird reports. With the mention of the hybrid Snow-Canada Goose in Appleton, Maria Nordstrum of Beckwith Township, has had Saturday October 29, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the farm of one of these hybrids this year, Raye-Anne & the Late John Briscoe and says she also had one last 1998 A-B South McNaughton Line, Renfrew, Ontario year on their property. Off Highway 60 between Renfrew & Douglas onto Bonnechere Rd, follow to Oct. 16 at the Almonte waste treatment ponds, Ray Holland South McNaughton Line, turn right follow to sale, or at Douglas onto Stone Rd to South McNaughton Line, to sale, signs posted. of Pakenham called to report Case 1410 tractor, cab, 2WD; White Field Boss tractor; McCormick Farmall seeing a male Ruddy Duck, C tractor; White 7300 combine, 13’ direct cut head; NH #680 manure spreader, plus several Buffleheads swimtandem, end gate; Meteor snowblower, 7 ft, 3 pth, with cyl; farm machinery; ming on the waters. All of sud- Ariens ST snowblower, 8 HP, 24”; electric fencer; old Surge bulk tank; JD 350B bulldozer; 2002 GMC Sierra ½ ton truck; horse buggy with shaves, restored; den, a Peregrine Falcon flew assort hand & electric tools; Husqvarna YTH tractor lawn mower, 22 HP; over and caused the ducks to largenew Poulan Pro garden tiller, 9 HP; approx 2000 small bales grass hay; rise and scatter away. Then it assort of household items selling first. landed and the ducks slowly reTerms: Cash or cheque with ID Lunch by Billy T sumed feeding. AUCTIONEER: PRESTON CULL R.R. #1 DOUGLAS 613-649-2378 See prestoncull.com for more info & pictures. Driving along Clayton
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CHURCH DIRECTORY Please submit all changes for the directory to Cheryl Johnston at 613-283-3182 ext 184 or email to cheryl.johnston@metroland.com
Harvest Community Church Church meets: Calvary Christian Academy, 9749 Hwy 15, Franktown When: EVERY SUNDAY AT 10:42 a.m. (Children’s service also at same time) Phone: (613) 552-1323 Email: scott@harvestcc.ca Web: www.harvestcc.ca Pastor: Scott Ridenour Almonte Presbyterian Church 111 Church St. 613-256-2184 apc@trytel.com Minister, Rev. Barry Carr Mr. George Stewart Organist and Choir Director 11:00a.m.-Sunday Worship & Sunday School Celebrating 182 years in Mississippi Mills All welcome! Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish Almonte 613-256-1034 Rev. Paul J. Gaudet SATURDAY MASS - 4:30 p.m. SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Children’s Liturgy, Youth Ministry, Bible Study, Prayer Circle (check website for times & programs) www.holynameofmaryparish.com
117 Victoria St., Carleton Place 613-257-5109 contact@carletonplaceadventists.org www.carletonplaceadventists.org Pastor: Didier Fourny SATURDAY SERVICES Sabbath School – 9:30 a.m. Divine Service – 11:00 a.m. EVERYONE WELCOME!!
Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada Rev. Dr. Karen Boivin Fully Accessible ashtonmunsterchurch.ca for more information Everyone Welcome. Child Care provided. Parish of Franktown-Innisville Anglican Churches The Rev. David Vavasour 613-257-1340 www.franktown-innisvilleparish.ca St. James, Franktown 9:00 a.m. Sunday’s kool 9:00 a.m. in Centennial Hall St. John’s, Innisville 10:45 a.m. With 1/2 hour of Fellowship before their service. All are Welcome!
Reformed Presbyterian Church Christ Centred – People Focused 273 Almonte St., Almonte SERVICES: 10 a.m. EACH SUNDAY Worship Services every Sunday at 10 a.m. 2nd services – 2 p.m. – 1st Sunday of every month 6 p.m. – 2nd thru 5th Sundays Weekly Small groups and youth group Church office 613-256-2816 website: hillsiderpc.ca Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 Rev. Mary Royal Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 a.m. – SUNDAY WoRSHIp & Sunday School Child Care Available Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: office@almonteunited.com Office Hours: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Mon–Fri. For Transportation call the office.
The Lighthouse 355 Moffatt Street 613-257-4255 Pastor: Doug Anderson Email: info@cplighthouse.org Sunday Services 10 a.m. Celebration Service & Children’s Church Contact us for more information Personal prayer available Tuesdays & Thursdays 12–2:30 p.m. Call or come by Contact Barb
Ottawa Valley Vineyard Church Loving God, Loving People, Having Fun When: 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY Carleton Place High School 613-257-6045 www.ottawavalleyvineyard.ca St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church 28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place Fr. Augustine Mendonça, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 MASS SCHEDUlE Saturday 5 p.m. • Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. Handicap Access Carleton Place Baptist Church 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-257-1889 Pastor: Brian Affleck Discovery Hour 10 a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. prayer & Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. All Welcome! Handicap access www.carletonplacebaptist.ca
Zion-Memorial United Church 37 Franklin Street • 613-257-2133 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School & Nursery FULLY ACCESSIBLE Minister: Rev. Judith Evenden, M.Div. WARM WELCOME TO ALL!
Life today is challenging You’ve got nagging questions? That’s how most of us started. JoIN US AT ETERNAl HopE AS WE CoNTINUE To SEEk THE ANSWERS. We have Sunday Services and Sunday School with Nursery at 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Refreshments and fellowship time after the services. And stimulating Study Groups mid week. Come and join us you will be welcome. 117 Victoria St., Carleton place For more information please call Rev. Dave Kemp, 613-257-5490. We are a Biblically faithful, Gospel sharing parish in the Anglican Church in North America. www.eternalhopechurch.org
Cornerstone Community Church 1728 Concession 11-A, Almonte (at the round-about) Pastor Dave Moriarity 613-256-4995 SUNDAY WoRSHIp 10 a.m. Ample Parking – Fully Accessible Nursery Care/Sunday School Weekly Bible Study & Prayer * Friendly Family-Centred Ministry * A Free Methodist Congregation
By the river, we are growing 62 Clyde St., Almonte 613-256-1771 www.stpaulsalmonte.ca office@stpaulsalmonte.ca Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here. Sunday Services 8:00 am: BCP spoken Eucharist 10:00 am: Family Eucharist
St. James Anglican Church “The Anglican Church in Carleton Place” 225 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Ontario 613-257-3178 Website: stjamescarletonplace.org Sunday, october 30, 2016 24th after Pentecost 8 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a.m. Morning Prayer 10 a.m. Sunday School Thursday, November 3 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rector The Reverend Brian Kauk organist Mr. Ralph Langtry Choir Director Patricia Grainger Fully accessible
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And while members of the public may have believed a decision was made prior to an Aug. 9 public meeting on the topic, Abbott said that simply isn’t true. “Public meetings are held for public input. The public came with the notion that it was already decided and they needed to burn flags to turn this around. No, we were here to listen to what you had to say,” he said, remarking “in the six years I’ve been on council, never have I heard so consistent and eloquent a passion that has been put forward.” Admitting he “never really liked the big bucks spending for Gemmill Park” from a taxpaying standpoint, McLaughlin said his fellow council members endorsed the decision and now they must find funds to pay for it. “Since we are committed, we have to sell an asset so we don’t have to raise taxes or all to our debt,” he said. “…The idea to sell Don Maynard Park, was not one of our finest moments. That’s been made very clear to us. Selling any fully developed park, especially when it’s named after someone in the community, is not a good idea.” McCubbin was also in favour of a compromise. “For the past few months, the public’s perception has been sometimes skewed. I don’t make decisions in isolation or in back rooms. Unfounded actions cause ill will and discourse in our community,” she commented. “…I see compromise as a way forward…” Lowry indicated she wants what’s best for the community and would like to achieve that through “balance and compromise that reflects the best interests of all residents in Mississippi Mills.” She was disappointed the school board did not want the land. “It’s very unfortunate that the school board is unwilling to discuss options with us because it’s become very clear that block 42 is very important to the Holy Name of Mary family…” she said. “It’s completely inappropriate for municipal land to be used by a school.” Torrance said the passion of the efforts of the community have shown parkland and green space is important to them. “When does the public good outweigh the physical benefit? The community has not embraced the change.
They feel the loss is too great…so tonight I will reject the sale of this parkland and work towards the recommendations in option four,” she stated. She regrets that “we don’t really do community engagement well…I wish we were better at this but we’re not. I wish we could move from turf to trust. I think we let you down when we failed to include you in the process from the beginning.” Gillis was astounded by the three petitions received by the municipality in regards to saving Don Maynard Park. Two written petitions totalled 882 entries with an online one adding another 468 signatures. “The overwhelming scale of public input is very impressive and a major accomplishment,” he said. “I consider that this public response should be considered the overriding factor in making our decision in the spirit of representative democracy. We are advised plainly that the public greatly values Don Maynard Park as a pleasant green space that defines its neighbourhood. The public’s message of opposition is clear, especially in Almonte ward; do not sell Don Maynard Park.” With the declining health of youth in the community, Edwards felt it was important to address this “public health crisis” and referenced the Gemmill Park upgrades, including a splash pad, skateboard park and play structures, as a way to do that. “We have the opportunity to think about how we plan our community in a global context,” he said. Ferguson proposed adopting option three, which was seconded by McLaughlin. Motions outlining the sale of surplus parkland to be used for the Gemmill Park project date back to April, when a resolution, based on the recreation master plan, was passed. Then, on June 21, the municipal property working committee recommended to committee of the whole that block 40 and 42 was the parkland to be sold. A subsequent public meeting, attended by more than 200 residents, was held Aug. 9, after which petitions were circulated and presented to council. The municipal property review committee reviewed all comments Sept. 22 and recommended options on how to proceed with the sale of land, which were presented Oct. 18.
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Academy; Travis Kozey, JDS Enterprises Inc.; and Wayne Leroux, CP Rentals and Property Management. Stephanie Brown and Steve Malenfant of Stonefields Event Destination presented the award for community involvement to Valley Granite & Tile and owners Lisa and Brad Occomore. “The business owners are constantly supporting community events and charities as well as initiating new ones that make this area a better place to live,” Brown said. “They are the most kind, caring and generous people we know.” In one of the most heartfelt acceptance speeches, which earned a standing ovation, Lisa stated: “This all started for me…I remember being a little girl and finding out one of my friends was going to be in for a pretty rough Christmas. So I went to my dad and his friends at the legion and collected $300 in one day. I took that and turned it into Christmas presents. It was a feeling I will never forget, a feeling I do not ever want to lose.” The other nominees in this category drew high praise from Lisa and Brad for always supporting their events. They were: Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. (Keith Bean); Carleton Place Terrace by Symphony Senior Living (Liz Taylor); Law & Orders (Jamie Law); The Marketing Station (Lisa Strangway); and Carleton Refrigeration, Heating and Air
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The Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce held its fourth annual Business Awards of Excellent Gala on Oct. 21. The People’s Choice Award went to the Ginger Café and its owner Tiffany Nixon (second from left). Wishing Nixon well were, from left: chamber board vice chair Sherry Crummy, chair Donna MacDonald and vice chair Greg Smith. Conditioning Ltd. (Roger Holmes). Keith Bean of Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. presented the award for excellence in customer service to Rental Village, for continuing to demonstrate a high level of commitment to customer service and satisfaction. Accepting the award were owners Mark and Terry Monette. “This is not something we expect-
ed but thank you,” Mark said. “It is a great honour.” “We love to serve people,” he added, “and we see a lot of our customers here.” Other nominees in this category: Ottawa Mortgage Brokers, Donna MacDonald (Donna MacDonald); Genumark (Alexis Sanchez); JDS Enterprises Inc. (Jason Steacy); Region-
al Plumbing and Water Treatment (Rob Bradley); Seamless Auto Care (Shawn Greenberg); and Temple’s Sugar Bush (Charles Temples and Susan Snyder). Smith and Crummy presented the People’s Choice Award to the Ginger Café. Accepting the trophy was owner Tiffany Nixon. This new award was created to
mark the chamber’s 100 years, Smith noted, and “it goes to a business that is seen as a leader in the community, delivers a high level of customer service and is an innovator in their field.” Voting for this award was done exclusively through social media – Facebook. “The intent was to engage the public, getting them to help us recognize a local business they love and support,” Smith said. “Thank you to everyone who voted for us,” Nixon said. She noted, “The café’s staff and customers make each day so much fun to go to work.” Other businesses nominated in this category: Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd.; Gilligallou Bird Inc.; The Granary; Kitch, Bath and Interiors Ltd.; Sara Grace Petrunewich RMT; Seamless Auto Care; Stonefields Event Destination; Urban Ocean; Temple’s Sugar Bush; and Waterfall Wedding and Event Catering. Gala festivities also included a cocktail reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment, table favours, photo booth and more. Too, it was an opportunity for the chamber is say goodbye and give thanks to one of its own – Catherine Kuhn – after a handful of years with the organization. Kuhn is leaving the chamber to work with Gilligallou Bird Inc. in Almonte, as the business prepares to take its operation nationally.
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Mississippi Mills honours longstanding businesses at inaugural awards evening BY ASHLEY KULP
Coady’s Car Care (28 years) – Doug Coady Culandubh Kennels (25 years) – Laurel Cook and Ross McLaughlin Levi’s Home Hardware (33 years) – Tom and John Levi Whitehouse Perennials (30 years) – Suzanne Patry and Bruce Trites
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Small businesses are a vital part of any community and Mississippi Mills paid tribute to some of theirs during the inaugural Longstanding Business Recognition Evening Oct. 20. A reception was held at Almonte Old Town Hall to honour 28 businesses who have been in operation for more than 25, 35, 50 and 65 years. The evening was spearheaded more than a year ago by Mississippi Mills Coun. Jill McCubbin and the community economic development committee. In his opening remarks, mayor Shaun McLaughlin thanked McCubbin and staff for their efforts in organizing the event and the businesses who call the municipality home. “Tonight, we’ll be recognizing businesses and businesspeople who have become fixtures in our community, businesses who supply a long, diverse list of services...” he remarked. “I did a little bit of math, added up all those years and collectively, you have 1,241 years of experience. Good for you!” Stacie Lloyd, regional economic development officer of Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC), brought greetings from the organization, which works closely with communities and businesses to “support entrepreneurship, economic growth and job creation.” The Mississippi Mills resident spoke of the importance of small business in rural areas and the vital role they play in their economy. “... When I’m asked to speak about businesses, I really turn to the businesses in our community here in Mississippi Mills. The businesses where we shop and we meet our neighbours, where we have our car, our lawn mower and our tractors repaired, where we go to see the doctors, the dentists and the chiropractor, where we go to keep our animals healthy and cared for, where we take our family, friends and visitors to taste our great foods and drinks...” Lloyd noted. “We certainly have a variety of businesses in the community of entrepreneurs and family-run operations, which drive our local economy.” Citing Statistic Canada figures from December 2014 and 2015, Lloyd indicated small business makes up nearly 98 per cent of all Canadian employers (one to 99 people). Smaller businesses (one to four employees) reflect 54 per cent of all private employers in Canada. “This percentage increases to 86 per cent of Canadian employers when you include businesses that employ up to 19 people,” she said. “So, in Mississippi Mills in 2015, we had 364 businesses recorded in that group, the group that employs from one to 19 people and we had 25 businesses employing over 20 people,” Lloyd continued. “This has a significant impact on our employment and our prosperity with your roles as employers in our community.”
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Businesses who have marked more than 65 years in operation were honoured with certificates from mayor Shaun McLaughlin, left. They included: John and Marion Barr of Barr Bus Lines (66 years); Shirley Fulton-Deugo and Scott Deugo of Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush (156 years); Stewart, Tom and Rob McCann of McCann Auto Repair (96 years); Marc Scheel of Scheel Furniture (70 years); and Sheila James of Spring Valley Farm (92 years). Businesses celebrating 50 years, pictured with mayor Shaun McLaughlin, from left: Mervin Downey of M Downey Excavating (53 years); Harold and Shelley McPhail of Harshell Farms (57 years); and Roy and Brent Munro of Munro’s Garage (55 years).
Small business owners “are hard years) – Johanne Polis vices (25 years) – Dr. Ross workers with lots of energy,” who “are Almonte Veterinary Ser- Goodman good at turning creative ideas into innovation and making things happen.” John O’Neill “Small business affects all of us Sales Representative and is an important part of our lives, BUS: 613-270-8200 providing economic stability in our RES: 613-832-2503 community, creating jobs, including INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKER joneill@royallepage.ca jobs for our students, and creating products and services and prosperity,” Lloyd said. “We live in a strong and thriving community in Mississippi Mills and small businesses are a key factor in the high quality of life we experience here. All this to say how important small businesses are to our community, we are very pleased to be recognizing you this evening.
35-plus years Coun. Christa Lowry took to the stage to tell audience members a little bit about the businesses being honoured for more than 35 years in operation. They included: Branje Metal Works (35 years) – John Branje Couple’s Corner (48 years) – Wayne Lockhart Linda Lowe Daycare (40 years) – Linda Lowe Mills Community Support Corporation (41 years) – Karen Milligan, current board president Mississippi Veterinary Services (36 years) – Drs. Larry and Nancy Caven Mount Pakenham (35 years) – Clifford family Nicholson’s Sundries (40 years) – Cathy and Bill Nicholson Paddye Mann Clothing (38 years) – Paddye Mann David Michael Ltd. (42 years) – Larry Woermke
R&S Tool and Die Co. (44 years) – Don Downey Almonte Redevelopment Group (35 years) – Stephen Brathwaite The Hub (42 years) – Andrea Bird, current Hub president 50-plus years Announcing the businesses serving the community for 50-plus years was Coun. Denzil Ferguson. They are: M Downey Excavating (53 years) – Mervin Downey Harshell Farms (57 years) – Harold and Shelley McPhail Munro’s Garage (55 years) – Roy and Brent Munro 65-plus years Ferguson also had the pleasure of introducing the longstanding businesses recognized for 65 or more years in business: Barr Bus Lines (66 years) – John Barr Fulton’s Pancake House and Sugar Bush (156 years) – Shirley Fulton-Deugo and Scott Deugo McCann Auto Repair (96 years) – Stewart, Tom and Rob McCann Scheel Furniture (70 See BUSINESS page A/CP14
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25-plus years Valley Heartland CFDC board member Louise Heslop introduced those businesses having served the community for 25-plus years, including: Almonte Chiropractic (25 years) – Dr. Mark Herman and Dr. Jaye Carlson Almonte Landscaping (27 years) – Allan Goddard Almonte Natural Food Store (28
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Health partnership marks 10 years of offering smoking cessation support Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) is celebrating ten years of partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute’s Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC). Since implementation of the OMSC at CPDMH, nearly 400 smokers have been reached through personalized, best practice tobacco dependence treatment, resulting in increased quit attempts and longterm cessation. Approximately 120 smokers are smoke-free as a result of the support they received while at CPDMH. In 2002, smoking cessation experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute developed the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation – an institutional program that systematically identifies, provides treatment, and offers follow-up to patients who smoke as part of routine care. In 2006, UOHI began to assist other inpatient, outpatient and primary care settings to implement the OMSC. Implementation of the OMSC led to an absolute 11 per cent increase in long-term quit rates among hospitalized patients (from 18 per cent to 29 per cent at six months). In eastern Ontario, nearly 100,000 smokers have been assisted through Ottawa Model programs, leading to approximately 25,000 people becoming smoke-free. “Implementing the Ottawa Model
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On Oct. 19, the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital celebrated 10 years of a smoking cessation partnership with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. From left: CPDMH president and CEO Mary Wilson Trider, Bob Reid, deputy chief of cardiac prevention and rehabilitation at the Heart Institute, and CPDMH manage of inpatient nursing, Laurie Scissons. at CPDMH has provided a great resource for our patient who smoke,” said Laurie Scissons, manager, inpatient nursing. “We have the tools and systems in place to support smokers when they are admitted to the hospital and throughout their stay. Most importantly, our program has contributed to a significant decrease in
the number of smokers in our community.” “This is a great initiative and we are pleased to partner with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute to ensure our patients have the best support possible. It’s a wonderful example of collaboration,” added Mary Wilson Trider, president and CEO of
CPDMH. “The success behind the Ottawa Model for Smoking cessation is truly found in the determined teams across Canada, like here in Carleton Place, that are providing personalized support to smokers who are trying to quit,” said Dr. Andrew Pipe, co-developer of the OMSC and chief of the division of prevention and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. “As all hospital grounds in Ontario will be required to be smoke-free by January 2018, helping patients deal with nicotine withdrawal when they are admitted and stay smoke-free when they leave will remain an important priority for hospitals in our region.” For more than 60 years, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) has been caring for the residents of Carleton Place, Beckwith and surrounding communities. CPDMH provides 24/7 emergency services, more than 60 ambulatory care clinics which include telemedicine, an operating suite and primarily day surgeries. Core services are complemented by physiotherapy, diagnostic imaging and laboratory services. CPDMH received full accreditation with exemplary standing from Accreditation Canada in 2016. The hospital has also been recognized for its efficiency and high patient satisfaction.
Recently, CPDMH partnered with Almonte General Hospital to create the Mississippi River Health Alliance to look for more collaborative opportunities and improve access to quality care. Together, we are providing a stronger voice and vision for local health care – close to home. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is Canada’s largest and foremost heart health centre dedicated to understanding, treating and preventing heart disease. It delivers high-tech care with a personal touch, shapes the way cardiovascular medicine is practiced and revolutionizes cardiac treatment and understanding. It builds knowledge through research and translates discoveries into advanced care. The Heart Institute serves the local, national and international community, and is pioneering a new era in heart health. Submitted by the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
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years) – Marc Scheel Spring Valley Farm (92 years) – Sheila James Following the presentation of certificates, guests were treated to a dessert buffet. With so many longstanding businesses in the municipality, McCubbin said the intent is to hold the event each year and honour approximately 30 family businesses each fall. “There are so many more longstanding businesses across Mississippi Mills still to be recognized at every milestone...but it wasn’t possible to honour every deserving business person or family in the first year,” she said, adding that suggestions for honourees each year will be taken into consideration through a call-out for nominations. Those interested in putting names forward for next year’s recognition evening can email Tiffany MacLaren, Mississippi Mills community economic and cultural co-ordinator at tmaclaren@mississippimills.ca.
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Those businesses having served the community for 35-plus years, included: Branje Metal Works’ John Branje (35 years); Wayne Lockhart of Couple’s Corner (48 years); Linda Lowe of Linda Lowe Daycare (40 years); Mills Community Support Corporation (41 years), accepted by current board president Karen Milligan; Drs. Larry and Nancy Caven of Mississippi Veterinary Services (36 years); the Clifford family of Mount Pakenham (35 years); Cathy and Bill Nicholson of Nicholson’s Sundries (40 years); Paddye Mann of Paddye Mann Clothing (38 years); Larry Woermke of David Michael Ltd. (42 years); R&S Tool and Die Co.’s Don Downey (44 years); Stephen Brathwaite of Almonte Redevelopment Group (35 years); and The Hub (42 years), accepted by current Hub president Andrea Bird.
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TOWNSHIP OF D DRUMMOND/NORTH ELMSLEY Public Notices Council/Committee of the Whole – Nov 8 - 5:00 pm Council/Committee of the Whole – Nov 22 - 5:00 pm ZA-16-06, 366 Gardiner Rd Nov 8 5:30 pm MV-16-11 , 244 Drummond Con 1 Nov 9 6:00 pm MV-16-12, 162 Grasshopper Point Rd Nov 9 6:30 pm Budget Meetings Operating/Capital Draft Budget – Nov 17 – 8:30 am Public Meeting to discuss the Draft Budget Included at Committee of the Whole – Dec 6 - 5:00 pm Changes to Wetlands Policy, MVCA Open House: November 1, 2016 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Angel Tree Help change a child’s life. Angel Tree tags will be available as of Nov 4 SNOW PLOWING SEASON IS COMING: Check that your mailbox is securely attached to a strong post to withstand the impact of flying snow. Winter Parking Restrictions: Nov 15-Apr 15. No roadside parking from 12:00 am to 7: 00 am Damage not covered to mailboxes and parked vehicles if objects interfere with snowplowing operations. Season Closed at Rideau Ferry Docks Washroom facilities and waste receptacles are out of service until Spring. TAXES, pay through PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT PLANS Plan A or B: (12) 11 equal payments, starts Nov. 1st & 15th Semi: (24) 23 equal payments on 1st & 15th starts Nov 1st Installment: pay on due dates end of Feb, Apr, Jul & Sep Download form on www.dnetownship.ca For more details call 613-267-6500, ext 242
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Baby Ryder and parents say ‘thank you’ for happy ending after difficult delivery Stephanie and Tyler Mask recently sent a special “thank you” letter to Almonte General Hospital after the birth of their son, Ryder, on Aug. 29. “We can’t thank you enough for all of the amazing work you did for our baby boy, Ryder,” the couple wrote. “Your fast response, professionalism, personal care and words of encouragement were more than we expected during a difficult time that turned out to be a happy ending, thanks to you!” Back in August, the Masks had been expecting a safe, uneventful delivery of their first child. Stephanie was doing well and routine tests indicated the fetus was developing normally. But during a check-up with her midwife on the baby’s due date, Saturday, Aug. 27, Stephanie’s blood pressure was abnormally high, posing a serious risk to her and her unborn baby. The midwife immediately sent the couple to AGH where the staff on duty jumped into action. Further tests led to a diagnosis of preeclampsia, a dangerous condition for mother and baby. Dr. Valéry Bohémier, one of several Obstetrics/Gynaecology specialists who help ensure 24/7 coverage in the Obstetrics Unit, induced labour, while staff initiated a round-the-clock monitoring program of mother and baby. Ryder Mask arrived on Monday, Aug. 29, at 6:37 a.m., weighing a healthy eight pounds fifteen ounces. Stephanie and Ryder remained in the Obstetrics Unit under the watchful care of nurses and Dr. Anne Oldfield, a family doctor at AGH, until Friday, Sept. 2. Dad Tyler was
Tyler and Stephanie Mask with their son, Ryder.
allowed to stay, too. Now, weeks later, the family is back at home in Ashton. Mom and baby Ryder are happy and thriving.
The Mask family’s experience shows how teamwork is integral to excellent patient care, says Dr. Bahaa Awwad, Chief of Obstetrics
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and Gynaecology at AGH. “Everyone working together — from the Emergency Department to our diagnostic staff, nurses and our medical team, housekeeping to administration, physiotherapy and after care services — ensures the best care possible for our patients,” he says. That is how AGH’s Obstetrics Unit has earned a reputation for excellent service in recent years, Dr. Awwad adds. For two consecutive years, the Obstetrics Unit has won top honours in Maternity Care among 39 hospitals across Ontario, according to a patient satisfaction survey by National Research Corporation Canada. The AGH Unit handles more than 400 births a year, and that number is expected to increase. Gynaecological cases also are on the rise, Dr. Awwad says. But more diagnostic imaging equipment is needed, he says, to keep pace with increased patient demand and to ensure the highest quality of care. AGH now has one ultrasound machine to serve patients throughout the hospital and outpatients, as well as AGH’s Emergency Department. Two new ultrasound machines will replace this older unit and help provide timely onsite testing for Obs/Gyn patients, as well as providing more extensive and targeted results for diagnosing patients’ problems, Dr. Awwad says. Dr. Dave Caloia, another Obs/Gyn specialist on AGH’s full-time team, agrees. “Although obstetricians and nurses are seen as being at the
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New Energy. New Opportunities. The new shared leadership team at Almonte General Hospital (AGH) and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) has been together for just over a month — and already, new opportunities are being realized. Mary Wilson Trider is now President and CEO of both hospitals. She is joined by two Integrated Vice Presidents — Randy Shaw and Rachel de Kemp. Each hospital continues to have its own Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff. “I’m still here,” Mary says, referring to her role in Almonte. “It’s business as usual — plus a little more. While it’s still early days, the team is working well together and sharing resources to benefit all of our patients.” A great example is the digital x-ray project. Both hospitals are getting new, state-of-the-art digital equipment. The two hospitals worked together to share expertise and purchase the equipment at the same time at a lower cost. They are also providing back-up to each other during renovations so patient care is not impacted. The shared leadership team is not a new idea and has worked well in other regions, too. “We are bringing expertise from both hospitals together,” adds Mary. “It’s a win-win for both hospitals.” Each hospital remains a separate corporation with its own mandate The new leadership team includes Mary Wilson Trider (centre) with Randy Shaw and Rachel de Kemp and board of directors. However, the two hospitals can support each other to look for collaborative opportunities. To support this work, the Mississippi River Health Alliance has been created. It is a joint committee that reviews these opportunities and makes recommendations to both hospital boards. The goal is to work smarter together and improve care to patients. Likewise, there are still two separate Foundations raising funds to support patient and resident care. The Almonte General Hospital/ Fairview Manor Foundation’s tradition of neighbours helping neighbours continues. “We believe that a collaborative approach can only provide better care,” sums up Mary. “We are creating a stronger voice for health care in this region.” CONTINUED…
Baby Ryder
forefront of pregnancy, labour and delivery care, there is a whole team that keeps the process functioning. The ante-natal team works to identify problems before they become significant. We can’t run an ante-natal service without good ultrasound equipment. And the quality of the ultrasound machine affects the quality of our diagnosis and care.” Dr. Awwad offers the last word on
A good ultrasound is the pillar of a good Obstetrical service
the need for ultrasound equipment. “A good ultrasound is the pillar of a good Obstetrical service,” he says. The AGH-FVM Foundation has earmarked two ultrasound machines as necessary purchases this year, but the success of its fundraising campaign depends on community donations. And that’s where the Mask family comes back into this story. Their letter of thanks to the AGH concluded
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with these words: “It was a rough beginning for our little man and for us (as well as those involved in the Delivery Room that day) but a very happy ending thanks to the nurses, doctors and midwife. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and we really can’t thank you enough.” Tyler and Stephanie Mask included a cheque in their thank you and signed off with these words: “for the Obstetrical Unit on behalf of Ryder Mask.”
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Patient credits AGH Physio team with quick recovery Sharon Meilleur is delighted with her recovery from knee replacement surgery just in time to enjoy her grandchildren’s hockey season. With five grandchildren living in the area, Meilleur and her husband are regular attendees at local minor league games. “I will be in much better shape to attend the kids’ games this year,” Meilleur says. “I had such pain in my knee before. Now, other than a bit of tingling, which is part of the healing process, my knee is so much better.” The Almonte-area resident credits the Physiotherapy Department at Almonte General Hospital with her successful recovery. Meilleur had knee surgery on Aug. 2 at Queensway-Carleton Hospital and was released from hospital two days later. On Aug. 8, she had a physical assessment at AGH’s Physiotherapy Department and the following week began a twice-weekly rehabilitation program, which she completed on Sept. 29. “The program is excellent here,” Meilleur says of the Physiotherapy Department. “The staff is so professional and friendly. I could have gone to the Queensway-Carleton for physio, but I chose to come here. I can’t say enough good things about the Department.” Her recovery went so well that now Meilleur is contemplating surgery on her other knee next year. “I had originally thought it would be years before I would have the other knee done,” says Meilleur. “But this experience has gone so well, I will definitely go ahead.” Meilleur is one of more than
The program is excellent here… The staff is so professional and friendly… I can’t say enough good things about the Department.
Sharon Meilleur with Nina Mukerjee, AGH’s Director of Physiotherapy.
600 patients who visited the AGH’s Physiotherapy Department this year. Besides outpatients, the Department sees patients within the hospital’s active care units, Medical Surgical unit, the Complex Continuing Care Unit, as well as the Day Hospital and Fairview Manor. Nina Mukerjee, AGH’s Director of Physiotherapy, says a crucial part of the AGH program is reliable and up-to-date equipment, ranging from a treadmill to strengthening equipment, electrical modalities, stationary bicycles and parallel bars. “All of our machines and equipment get frequent use,” says Mukerjee. “Nothing lies around long enough to collect dust, which means we frequently need to replace them.” That’s why purchasing new
equipment is so important. A new recliner bicycle with medical pedals, for instance, has become a favourite among patients, Mukerjee says. The bicycle, which was purchased with funds donated to the AGH-FVM Foundation, has a comfortable seat, can be adjusted to a patient’s size, has pedals that hold a patient’s feet in place, and can be programmed for different levels of difficulty and speed. “The machine’s comfortable design builds self-confidence,” Mukerjee adds with a smile. “Some older patients feel like they are at a gym. It’s amazing how they blossom when they enjoy the activity.” A patient’s attitude is critical in rehabilitation, says Mukerjee. “The social aspect is very important. Our knee replacement class, for instance,
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can include up to five patients. The benefits of a group are that patients can chat, share experiences and encourage one another.” Mukerjee says some patients referred to her Department suffer from depression. “Exercise and movement stimulate the endorphins and have great mood-altering benefits,” she says. Mukerjee is also excited about her Department’s new outreach program established in partnership with Orchard View by the Mississippi, a retirement community that opened in Almonte in August. Since September Mukerjee and a physiotherapy assistant have been visiting Orchard View twice a week to provide balance and fall risk
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Guardian Angels at work
Putting the fun in fundraising The Almonte General Hospital-Fairview Manor Foundation has teamed up with the Ottawa Senators to bring our town great savings for Sens games this year!
The Guardian Angel program offers you the opportunity to recognize a member of the AGH - FVM team who has touched your life in a significant way. Simply make a minimum donation of $25 to the AGH-FVM Foundation and send along with it a completed Guardian Angel nomination form. Tell us in a few
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words who your Angel is and why you feel they’re deserving of the recognition. That special staff member or volunteer will receive their pin through a presentation at work in front of their colleagues. More information: www. almontehospitalfoundation. com/volunteer/
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assessments for residents at their request, as well as an exercise program. “The partnership allows our Physiotherapy team to provide continuity of care to the community,” Mukerjee says. “Instead of Orchard View residents coming to the hospital, we can go to them. We can ensure that community residents have access to physiotherapy treatment when they need it. And we can help with preventive measures to keep residents healthy.” Kate Gray, Executive Director of Orchard View, is equally enthusiastic about the program. “This is part of our plan to partner on many things with the AGH and other organizations that support seniors in our community. By providing professional physiotherapy services
All of our machines and equipment get frequent use… which means we frequently need to replace them.
in the comfort of their own home, we help our seniors to stay strong and maintain or improve their quality of life. Happy and healthy seniors is our main goal.”
Through the link and promo code below – you will receive an 11%-31% savings on your tickets for the game (savings range depending on games you choose {no discounts for gold games} and where you buy). To order, simply go to: www.ottawasenators.com/AGH and enter promo code: AGH (promo code letters are case sensitive) A portion of each ticket sold goes directly back to the Almonte General Hospital-Fairview Manor Foundation!
High Times at the Heart Institute High Times at the Heart Institute is a rock-n-roll musical comedy that sheds a light on our health care system. The show, presented by Eganville’s Stone Fence Theatre, will be in Almonte, Saturday, Nov. 26, 7 p.m. at the Old Town Hall. Tickets are $29 and are available at the AGH Volunteer Gift Shop, 75 Spring Street, at Alliance Coin & Bank Note, 88 Mill St. or from www.StoneFence.ca Proceeds from the show benefit the AGH-FVM Foundation.
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SchoolBOX gives thanks for 10 years at Latin Fiesta SchoolBOX, the Ottawa Valleybased non-profit organization, turns 10-years-old this fall. Not just your average anniversary, SchoolBOX celebrates ten years of ‘Making Education Possible’ for tens of thousands of children in Nicaragua. Supporters, friends and community members are invited to help mark this milestone for SchoolBOX at the Latin Fiesta on Nov. 12 at the Almonte Civitan Club. The story of SchoolBOX is simple, yet remarkable. In 2006, SchoolBOX Founder Tom Affleck gave two little girls notebooks and pencils and watched their father’s face light up as he exclaimed, “Now my daughters can go to school.” Affleck saw the impact that these simple educational supplies could make on the lives of impoverished children in Nicaragua. It was in that moment that the dream to begin SchoolBOX was born. Ten years later in 2016, that dream is a reality. SchoolBOX inaugurated its 80th classroom last month at the Gilberto Siles School in Masaya, Nicaragua. It has built 49 washrooms and 38 mini libraries and has supplied 113,498 educational packages to more than 17,000 students and teachers in its 96 partner communities. Just this fall, SchoolBOX will deliver 16 new libraries, complete with picture books, atlases, games, and teaching resources,
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SchoolBOX celebrates ten years of making education possible for children in Nicaragua this year. They will mark their 10th birthday at their annual Latin Fiesta fundraiser Nov. 12 in Almonte. Above, SchoolBOX executive director Sarah Kerr with a child who just received a brand new educational package from SchoolBOX. to its partner schools. In Nicaragua, the elementary school graduation rate has risen over the past decade from 48 to 56 per cent of children, according to UNICEF. Access to education is slowly improv-
ing but children still face enormous barriers to attending school. “There is still a lot of work to be done,” said Sarah Kerr, SchoolBOX’s executive director, “but what keeps us going is the knowledge that School-
BOX is on the front lines of making change.” Kerr was 19-years-old when she became involved in SchoolBOX’s first classroom build, and just 25-years-old when she took the helm as executive director. She has been named one of Invest Ottawa’s “Top 100 Rising Stars”, while SchoolBOX founder Affleck will accept a Governor General’s Meritorious Service Award for his work with SchoolBOX next month. Remarkably, Kerr is hesitant to talk about “individual heroes” when it comes to SchoolBOX. Rather, she is grateful for the many heroes that have given time and resources to SchoolBOX over the years. She firmly believes it is the strength of community that transforms the world. SchoolBOX invited 98 volunteers from Canada and around the world to help on its school building projects in Nicaragua this year, many of them from the Ottawa Valley where Kerr says there is a deep well of support for the children of Nicaragua. “SchoolBOX has its roots in the Ottawa Valley, especially in the Almonte community, and people there have been so generous with their time, resources and care.” SchoolBOX relies on the donations of these generous supporters, volunteers and community members that share its vision of educational empowerment.
“That is why the Latin Fiesta is such an important event for us,” says Kerr. “It is a night when our local community of families, artists, teachers, students, retirees, craftspeople, entrepreneurs, and friends, comes together for SchoolBOX.” This year’s annual Fiesta-turnedbirthday party will have a silent auction with proceeds going towards SchoolBOX programs, a live Latin rock band and salsa demonstrations to spice up the evening, and naturally – birthday cake. About SchoolBOX SchoolBOX is committed to ‘Making Education Possible’ for the children of Nicaragua. SchoolBOX implements cost effective programming by building schools, providing school supplies, libraries, and teacher training. SchoolBOX has built 80 classrooms, and 46 washrooms in Nicaragua and serves more than 17,487 students and teachers in 96 communities on an annual basis. Our community is united in love for the children we serve and the belief that education can defeat poverty. SchoolBOX is comprised of thousands of people from different faiths and socioeconomic backgrounds. We empower educators and students, and they in turn empower their communities and change our world. Submitted by SchoolBOX
New Faces at CPDMH By Mary Wilson Trider, President and CEO My first six weeks as Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital’s new President and CEO has been a whirlwind as I get to know the great team at CDPMH and learn more about the wonderful care being provided every day. I’ve also enjoyed hearing from community members. Thank you for the very warm welcome and for your support. In fact, mine is not the only new face on the hospital’s Senior Team. Randy Shaw is our new Vice President, Corporate Support Services. Kimberley Harbord is the new Chief Financial Officer, in place of Darlene Mitchell who is enjoying a well-earned retirement, and Brenda Donnelly has stepped into the Executive Assistant role. Dr. Scott Higham is our new Chief of Staff, replacing Dr. Rob Courchene. And we “new kids on the block” are grateful for the CPDMH knowledge and experience of Vice President, Patient Care & Chief Nursing Executive Rachel de Kemp and Administrative Assistant Luci Jacobsen. The Senior Management Team takes responsibility for day-to-day operations and planning for the future. We work closely with managers, front-line staff, physicians and volunteers to fulfill our mission to shape a healthy future for local communities.
Mary Wilson Trider is President & CEO at the Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital
Along with me, Rachel de Kemp and Randy Shaw are also shared with Almonte General Hospital. We are enjoying our new responsibilities, seeing opportunities for each organization to learn from the other and working toward a routine of on-site presence in each organization. We also recognize that this is a lot of change for the staff, volunteers and physicians in both hospitals. Thank you all for your patience and understanding. Our shared team’s mandate includes finding ways to create a stronger voice for rural health care. Each hospital remains a separate corporation with its own Board of Directors and Foundation. The Mississippi River Health Alliance, created last April, formalized the commitment of the two organizations to look for collaborative opportunities to work smarter together to improve care for the patients in our communities.
I look forward to meeting more community members in the coming months. In the meantime, if you have questions or comments about CPDMH, I encourage you to visit our website at www.cdpmh.ca or contact me at 613-253-3825 or mwilsontrider@cpdmh.ca.
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Increased availability of overdose drug in time for bootleg fentanyl crisis BY EVELYN HARFORD
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Naloxone, the drug used to reverse the deadly effects of opioid overdoses, is now more readily available through the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit and local pharmacies thanks to the Ontario Naloxone Program. It’s just in time for the rise in bootleg fentanyl, an extremely potent opioid with deadly consequences, sweeping into the local drug market. The provincial program came to fruition after Health Canada moved quickly to ensure that the life-saving drug would be available over-thecounter at pharmacies this summer. The changes, effective June 24, have allowed people to get the drug faster and without a doctor’s prescription. The drug can be administered by injection or through a nasal spray to the person suffering from an opioid overdose. Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit started to hand out naloxone kits with the injectable form of the drug nearly two years ago. And since then, they’ve handed out 157 naloxone kits; 14 have been used in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area. “That’s 14 people who have potentially had their lives saved,” said Jennifer Adams, Harm Reduction PHN co-ordinator at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit, adding that
the 157 kits distributed, so far, represents just the tip of the iceberg. Adams said the local health unit distributes three to four kits per week, but she knows the need is greater it’s just a matter of accessing drug users who would benefit from the kits. “We said at the beginning of this program that we’d hand out 15 kits – we’ve clearly surpassed that,” she said. But although the program has been successful and has been in existence for quite some time, with more bootleg fentanyl hitting the streets, Adams said the kits are more imperative than ever. That’s why the health unit has been successful in their push to increase the number of doses they’re able to provide to drug users. Previously the health unit gave out two, but now they provide three. Adams said they’d like to give out more doses in the future because there have been cases locally where four doses have been needed to revive someone from an overdose, suspected to have been brought on by fentanyl. Smiths Falls has historically been a cocaine town, Adams noted, but over the last number of years, there’s been an increase in opioid use in the region, bringing their use rate on par, if not higher than cocaine use. Naloxone kits have traditionally been thought to help opioid users who seek out drugs such as heroin, oxycodone and fentanyl patches.
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The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit and local pharmacies have received more naloxone kits, designed to reverse the deadly effects of opiod overdoses. The news is timely with the rise of bootleg fentanyl making its way into the Ottawa drug market.
But the increasing cases of fentanyl found in drugs like cocaine is sounding alarm bells for drug users and frontline workers. Just last week Ottawa police said a seizure of cocaine was confirmed to contain fentanyl. Seizures like this are highlighting a new category of drug user who need access to naloxone kits. Adams said cocaine users, are “opiate naïve,” meaning they don’t have a tolerance build up to opioids, like regular opioid users, so they’re more at risk of an accidental overdose. “This is a really, really risky group,”
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she said. Opioids cause a death every 13 hours in the province, according to the health unit and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties have not been immune to the crisis sweeping the nation. Increased access to naloxone could help reduce these numbers, said Adams. And while the number of overdoes have skyrocketed in Ottawa, largely due to the increase in fentanyl, it’s unclear how bad the problem is in the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark area. Ed McPherson, the chief of Lanark County Paramedic Services, said he couldn’t speak to the numbers of overdoses the paramedic services has responded to in the region, but he did say that it’s a good thing to increase the availability of naloxone to the public. The health unit has indicated naloxone is the best way to treat an opioid overdose and the Ontario Naloxone Program will allow the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Health Unit and local pharmacies have more access points to get the life-saving drugs into the hands of at-risk drug users. Adams said though the health unit has been providing kits for some time, there are still a substantial number of health units in the province who aren’t such as the Renfrew County and District Health Unit, who are currently
looking to get onboard soon. The Ontario government hasn’t mandated that health units carry naloxone kits, it’s up to the individual units to decide whether they’ll provide the drug or not. Although naloxone kits are available at pharmacies, Adams said stigma in small towns is still a huge barrier for drug users to go in to pick up the kit and get trained on how to use it. “The pharmacist could be your neighbour,” said Adams, adding that although there is “confidentiality” between the pharmacist and the user, the fear of stigma can hold people back from getting help. She encouraged anyone who might need a kit to come into the health unit where they will get access to the lifesaving drug and one-on-one training with a public health nurse. Adams said it still remains to be seen how effective providing naloxone to pharmacies is, but communities need to continue to work co-operatively to improve the likelihood that drug users can get help and access to naloxone. To find out more about naloxone or where to get a kit, please contact Jennifer Adams, Harm Reduction PHN co-ordinator at 613-283-2740 or the Health Action Line 1-800-660-5853. More information can also be found online at www.healthunit.org.
SWEET & CRUNCHY Farm Boy™ Honeycrisp Apple Crumble Pie Our Honeycrisp Apple Crumble Pie is bursting with crisp, freshly peeled Honeycrisp apples and covered with a sweet, crunchy crumble topping. Only here for November, so pick one up today because once they’re gone, they’re gone.
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Canadians make up for Friday night loss with Sunday’s win over Nepean BY STAFF
The Carleton Place Canadians ended their week with a 5-1 win over the Nepean Raiders Sunday afternoon at home. The team still retains a narrow lead in the Robinson division and the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL), with 28 points over second place Smiths Falls Bears, who are one point behind, tied with the Cornwall Colts. The Kemptville 73’s aren’t far behind with 26 points. Sunday afternoon’s game got off to a slow start with little action in the first period, except for a minor penalty apiece to Carleton Place and Nepean. The Canadians made up for the opening period in the second with three straight goals. First, at 1:52, Ben Sellars found the net with a marker from Joey Warywoda and Tim Theocharidis. Ben Tupker followed up with another at 14:55 from Aiden Girduckis and Matt Lombardozzi. Alex Friesen ended the period with his goal at 19:25, which was assisted by Connor Merkley and Theocharidis. The Canadians continued their Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland assault in the final 20 minutes, just 21 seconds into the third with An- The Kemptville 73’s reigned victorious against the Carleton Place Canadians on Oct. 16, with a final score drew Dodson’s marker, assisted by of 4-1. Connor Hill and Friesen. Nepean mustered a lone goal, a power play effort, at 9:35 from PJ Heger, but Carleton Place would have the last say with Hill’s goal at 14:23, assisted by Friesen, ending the game with a 5-1 score. Canadians goalie Connor Hughes posted a near-perfect game, stopping 24 of 25 shots he faced, while Nepean’s netminder Marshall Frappier saw 22 shots from the CanadiTuesday November 1st, 2016 7:00 PM Council ans in the game. th , 2016 7:00 PM Planning Monday November 7 Alex Friesen’s goal and two assists earned him first star of the Tuesday November 15th, 2016 6:00 PM Public Works game honours, while Theocharidis Tuesday November 15th, 2016 Immed. Following Finance was the second star.
valiant attempt, scoring three goals in the final period. Joey Warywoda hit the net first at 8:17 from Samuel Knoblauch and Alex Friesen. Lombardozzi capitalized on a power play opportunity at 12:17 from Tim Theocharidis and Dodson. With an extra attacker on ice as the final minutes ticked down, Friesen brought his team within a goal at 19:54, but it wouldn’t be enough. The final score would be 5-4 in favour of the Hawks. Starting Canadians goalie Connor Hughes saw 33 shots in his 36:07 played, before backup Michael Leach came into the game, facing eight shots in his 23:53 played. Hawkesbury’s Matthew Chan stopped 33 of his 37 shots, earning the win. Dodson was named third star of the game. Coming up The first game of the week for the Canadians is Friday, Oct. 28 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre to take on the Kemptville 73’s in a 7:30 p.m. match-up. On Sunday, Oct. 30 they’re back on the road to do battle with the Cumberland Grads. Puck drops at 3 p.m.
www.twp.beckwith.on.ca The meeting dates are as follows:
Carleton Place 4, Hawkesbury 5 The Canadians began their week on the road at the Robert Hartley Complex in Hawkesbury to take on the Hawks Friday night, Oct. 21. The Hawks got on the scoreboard first at 9:52 with a goal by David Jankowski. Carleton Place answered back thanks to a power play marker by Connor Merkley at 14:10, assisted by Matt Lombardozzi and Andrew Dodson. The second period was all Hawkesbury with four straight goals: Jankowski at 7:57; and three power play efforts by Jonathan Cyr at 10:32, Chris Smith at 11:52 and then Charles Levesque at 16:07. The Canadians racked up eight minor penalties in the period, compared to Hawkesbury’s two. Down 5-1 heading into the third, the Canadians had a big hole to dig themselves out of and they made a
Reeve Richard Kidd Councillor Faye Campbell Councillor Brian Dowdall Deputy Reeve Sharon Mousseau
BECKWITH COMMUNITY
HALLOWEEN PARTY Friday, OctOber 28TH, 2016 6:00PM TO 8:00PM
Beckwith Park - 1319 9Th Line - Coverall Building HAUNTED HOUSE, GRAVEYARD & NEW STATIONS! (Cookie Decorating, Craft Table, Pumpkin Bowling, Trick-or-Treat, Match Game, Fishing for Prizes, Bean Bag Toss, Mini Putt and More!)
BRING A CARVED PUMPKIN FOR THE PUMPKIN CARVING CONTEST!
Everyone Welcome!
Donations accepted at the door. For more Information or to Volunteer please contact the Beckwith Recreation Dept. 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
2016 LARGE ITEM PICKUP The large item pickup for 2016 is now done. Large item pickup will resume again in April 2017.
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Junior team wins The Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) Raiders lost to the Almonte and District High School Thunderbolts in junior boys football play on a wet Friday, Oct. 21 in Renfrew, by a score of 35-7. In their last regular season game of the year RCI heads to Perth on Oct. 27. The Raiders should be in the playoffs on Tuesday, Nov. 1 for a semi-final game against either Arnprior or Almonte. Clockwise from top left: Raider quarterback Carter Sammon passes the ball, as he is tackeld by Almonte’s Keith Goudreault (23) to wide receiver Colby Bleeks; RCI’s Zach Wroe (95), corner back tackles, Almonte’s Todd Martin (16); and Renfrew and Almonte teams line up before play action in junior boys football on Friday, Oct. 21 in Renfrew. RCI’s Joesiah Watson kicks the ball as Almonte’s Jay Gleeson (10) runs in to the frame.
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Municipal Matters • October 27, 2016 Follow us on
MeeTinGs oF council november 1, 2016
7:00p.m. Physical Environment Committee Followed by: Planning and Protection Committee Please check www.carletonplace.ca for notices of meetings. *Please note that the draft 2017 proposed budget will be discussed at the Physical Environment Committee meeting
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Police ∙ Fire ∙ ambulance 911 emergency only Public Works Emergency Number 24/7 613-257-2253 info@carletonplace.ca 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 • 613-257-6200
Tax and WaTer noTice Tax and Water are due october 27th, 2016 Telephone/online Banking – pay by phone or internet, contact your Financial Institution for this service. in Person – The Town Hall is open for collection of taxes and water payments from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday and Friday 8:30 am to 4 pm, accepted forms of payment are Cash, Cheque or Debit. Payments made after hours may be deposited in the payment box at the entrance to the police station. Payment by Mail – Remove the stub from your tax billing, attach it to your cheque and mail it to the Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, Ontario, K2C 2V8 If payment is made by mail or after the office hours, and you require a receipt, please include the complete bill with your cheque. The bill will be receipted and returned to you by mail. Pre-authorized Payments – account must be current in order to enroll in this option, payment is directly taken from your account on the due date.
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2016 Fall leaF collecTion noTice The curb side collection of leaves begins on Monday, October 31st. The collection period is limited and will end November 11th. Please follow these few rules to ensure collection in a timely manner: • Leaves must be placed at the curb in paper bags before 8 am. • Leaves in plastic bags will NOT be collected! • Bags of leaves must NOT exceed 15kgs (33lbs). Bags exceeding the weight limit will NOT be collected. Leaves placed at the curb prior to October 31st will noT be collected. Residents can deliver yard waste to the compost yard each Saturday 8 am – Noon until November 12th (weather permitting).
noMinaTions noW oPen For The ciTizen oF The Year aWard The Town of Carleton Place Citizen of the Year Committee is seeking nominations for the Citizen of the Year Award. The award is presented annually in recognition of the invaluable contribution made by a person who generously donates their time and talent to the Carleton Place community in a volunteer capacity. People who live beyond the borders of the Town of Carleton Place may also be nominated for contributing to our community. Nomination forms are available at the Town Hall or at the Library at 101 Beckwith Street. Completed nomination forms, along with any additional information to support the nomination, must be received on or before Tuesday, November 1, 2016 by 4:00 pm. Nomination forms should be in a sealed envelope addressed to: Carleton Place Citizen of the Year Committee C/O Duncan Rogers, Clerk Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 or by e-mail to jperry@carletonplace.ca
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Payments are accepted at most financial institutions.
Attention all residents of Carleton Place! We would like to encourage residents to bring their yard waste to the compost yard as the facility will officially close for the season at 12:00pm on November 12th (weather permitting).
For more information or questions, call Jennifer Muoka, Tax and Water Revenue Clerk at 613-257-6218
The compost yard will re-open Saturday May 6, 2017.
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Nominations now open for the Citizen of the Year Award The Town of Carleton Place Citizen of the Year Committee is seeking nominations for the 2016 Citizen of the Year Award. The award is presented annually in recognition of the invaluable contribution made by a person who generously donates their time and talent to the Carleton Place community in a volunteer capacity. People who live beyond the borders of the Town of Carleton Place may also be nominated for contributing to the community. Nomination forms are available at the town hall or library. Completed nomination forms, along with any additional information to support the nomination, must be received on or before Tuesday, Nov. 1 by 4:00 p.m. Nomination forms should be in a sealed envelope addressed to: Carleton Place Citizen of the Year Committee, c/o clerk Duncan Rogers, Town of Carleton Place, 175 Bridge St., Carleton Place, Ont., K7C 2V8.
Carleton Place Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 prepares for Remembrance Day Remembrance Day represents an important period of time when the legion reinforces the idea about Canada’s obligation to those who have served and paid the supreme sacrifice and to ensure that the tradition of remembrance continues to play a meaningful role in our way of life. There are some Canadians that may take our commitments to the principles of justice, democracy and universal human rights for granted. It is our obligation as Canadians to remember that our fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters who served and fought in the Canadian Armed Forc-
es or the RCMP in times of war or on UN peacekeeping support operations did so in the belief that our way of life, based on freedom, was being threatened. We need to remember their service and we need to honour their ultimate sacrifice. This year on Nov. 11, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 Carleton Place, will conduct the annual Remembrance Day ceremony with veterans, legion members, members of the Armed Forces and other service organizations, starting with a parade from the town hall to the cenotaph in Memorial Park.
The parade will march off from the town hall around 10:35 a.m., led by the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Party and will march down Bridge Street to Franklin, along Veterans Way to Memorial Park and the cenotaph, where the ceremony will begin at 10:50 a.m. Branch 192 president Brian Comeau extends an invitation to the community to come out and join the ceremony and pay tribute to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice during the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, Afghanistan and the many peacekeep-
ing missions around the world. It is hoped that once again this year the schools will bring students to attend and remember. On completion of the service, children will be invited to place their poppies on and around the cenotaph. Following the ceremony, the participants and the public are invited to Branch 192 for refreshments and camaraderie. The branch is located at 177 George Street, Carleton Place. I hope to see many of you there. Submitted by George Wood, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 Carleton Place
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On Oct. 1, Zion-Memorial United Church in Carleton Place was alive with colour and beauty as they presented Quilts in the Church, top and left. There were 210 items that had been handcrafted by the talented ladies in the congregation and members of the community. All these treasures were beautifully displayed in the sanctuary and fellowship hall. Some of the quilts were more than 100-years-old.
Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce Business Awards The Carleton Place and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all of our sponsors and volunteers. Your efforts helped us to present an outstanding 2016 Business Awards of Excellence Gala. The Gala event recognizes Chamber members who have made exceptional contributions through their involvement and leadership for the betterment of the community.
EVENT SPONSORS
TABLE SPONSORS Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC • Beckwith Butcher • Black Tartan Kichen • Canadian Career Academy Canadian Golf & Country Club • Canadian Co-operative Woolgrowers • Cavanagh Construction Doucett Insurance • Giardino Lifestyle Salon & Academy • Gilligallou Birds Inc. • The Good Food Co. Hank’s Tires • Mortage Brokers Ottawa - Donna MacDonald • Nephin Winter Bingley • Royal Lepage Team Realty • Temple’s Sugar Bush • Valley Granite & Tile • Winston Miller Construction
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Regional Round-Up 2nd Annual Zombie Walk for Hunger, October 29, Almonte Arena. Registration from 10:00 am - 10:45 am. Walk will start at 11:00am. Participants bring non-perishable food item. Email Heather at hgadbois@sympatico.ca, www.facebook.com/almontezombiewalk Afternoon Information Session, Almonte Country Haven Family Council, Alzheimer’s Disease, Monday Nov. 7, 2pm, 333 Country St. Speaker: Robin Hull. Info: Pat 613-253-8847, Carolyn 613-256-3095 ext.222. Almonte Community Friendship Luncheon, noon on Tuesday November 1, United Church social hall. Soup, sandwiches and home made dessert. Sponsored by churches in Almonte. Info Donna 613-256-1894 or Louise 613-2567830. Annual Fall Tea & Bazaar, St. Mary’s Council of the Catholic Women’s League, Saturday October 29, from 1 to 3 pm, Almonte Civitan Hall. Contact Cathy at 613257-8660. Christmas in the Valley Artisan Show, Nov. 5 & 6 from 10-4 pm. Quality, originality and variety at the Almonte Arena Upper Hall, 182 Bridge Street. www.valleyartisanshow.blogspot.ca 613-256-4207. Euchre 4 hand, Oct. 27 @ 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Town & Country Tenants Assoc, 375 Country St. Light lunch. Contact Norma 613-256-4179. Fairview Manor Annual Bazaar and Chili Luncheon, Thursday, November 3, 10 am-2 pm. Lunch from 11 am1:30 pm. Details: Sheila Lefebvre 613-256-3113x 2908. Meet the artist, Jack Martin, Friday, November 4, 5-8 pm at Carriageway Studios. Dramatic art and tasty treats. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Fit as a Fiddle, every Friday, Exercise and lunch. Almonte United Church Hall. Transportation provided. Call Home Support 613-2564700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, General Diners Lunch, Tuesday, November 8, 12 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation available. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Lunch Bunch, Thursday, November 3. Lunch at the Mills Office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation provided. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Music & Memories lunch program. Tuesday, November 1. Transportation available. Entertainment: “The River Men”. Program information contact: Home Support 613-256-4700 or Jean Perry 613-257-3296. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Shopping in Carleton Place, Monday, November 7. Call Home Support to reserve your seat on the bus 613-256-4700. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte, Wednesday Night Cafe, Wednesday, November 9, 6 p.m. at the Mills Community Support office, 67 Industrial Dr. Transportation available. Entertainment: “Arlene Quinn”. Call Home Support to reserve 613-256-4700. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, October 31, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-1p.m. 613283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Naismith School, 9:00 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095
Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.
Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus. Community Home Support - Foot Care Clinics, Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info/Appt 613-253-0733 Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, Fridays (October 21 & 28) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613253-0733. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, Fridays (November 4, 11, 18) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613253-0733. Debtors Anonymous. If you are having problems with money or debt then we can help. 6:30 Tuesdays, St. James Hall, Bell and Edmund Street. 613-216-9008. Fall Rummage/Garage Sale, Zion-Memorial United Church, 37 Franklin St., Friday, Oct., 28, 9-5pm, Saturday, Oct., 29, 9-Noon Intention Setting Meditation (series part 2), Oct. 27, 7pm. Please call the library to reserve a spot. 613-257-2702 Carleton Place Public Library 101 Beckwith Street www. carletonplacelibrary.ca IODE Harvest Craft Fair fundraiser Saturday, October 29, 10 am-3 pm. Upper Carleton Place arena. 40 plus tables, light lunch, door prizes, draws, raffle. Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:30-7pm, Legion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013. Oktoberfest, Carleton Place Terrace by Symphony, 6 Arthur St, Friday October 28, 2-4pm, to reserve 613-2537360 Bring a friend. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:3011:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:3011:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ready to retire? You need an exciting hobby! Try model railroading !! M.V.A.R- Open to new membership. We will help you with your new hobby and we are an easygoing club-petermvar@hotmail.com St. Mary’s Church Christmas Bazaar, Saturday, Nov 5, 10:00-2:00 in St. Mary’s Church Hall. Crafts, baking, jewelry, raffles. Visit our tea room for home-made soups, sandwiches, pies. Ginette 613-701-9947.
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Baby Talk, Wednesday, November 2 1:30-3 p.m. *New Site* Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd 43. Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling (613)2586133 Ext. 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca Holy Cross Church Bazaar, Clothier St. Nov. 5, 9:301:30pm, craft table, baking, hand knit items, 50/50, silent auction, etc, lunch served. In support of St. James Anglican Church & Beth Donovan Hospice, 50’s 60’s rock n roll music and dance Nov 5, 7-midnight. Leslie Hall, 19 Clothier St. Kemptville. Tickets 613-912-8747 or Hospice Office. KPI presents the comedy “Social Security” by Andrew Bergman, Urbandale Arts Centre, Kemptville Municipal Centre. October 27-29 @7:30 p.m. and again October 30th @ 2:00 p.m. Tickets: B&H Grocer, Business Strategies, Municipal Centre, 613-258-2051. Legion Euchre Tournament. Registration from 11:00 am to Noon. Sept 29, Game starts at Noon. Light lunch available. For further information please contact Chico at 613-978 7828 Bingo Tuesday, November 1, at 7 p.m. Carleton North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday Place Arena upper hall. Elevator access available. Sponsor: every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 Carleton Place and District Civitan Club. County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills.
“Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374. The North Grenville Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of every month from 7-9. New location is The auditorium at the Municipal Centre on Hwy 44.
LANARK Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610. Crafts & Chat- Glass Painting & Pumpkin Carving, Thursday October 27, 1-3pm at the Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George Street. Halloween Fun, Monday, October 31, 1-3 p.m. Wear black & orange and drop in to Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George St for stories, games & refreshments. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Sacred Heart Church invites you to a Prayer and Healing Service followed by Mass on Friday Oct. 28 at 10:30am. Lunch. Foy Hall. Writing Group at the Lanark Learning Centre - Tuesday, November 1 from 1-3 pm, Oct 25 group cancelled. Everyone welcome.
MERRICKVILLE Fall Craftshow & Vendor Sale, Merrickville Community Center, 106 Read St. October 30, 11-4pm. Lots of vendors to shop from Fundraising for LAWS Shelter. Ham & Scalloped Potatoes Dinner, served at 6pm, Oct. 28, music by Ron Donnelly. 7-11pm. Merrickville Legion. Meatloaf Dinner - served at 6pm, Nov 4, music by Watermelon Wine, 7-11pm. Merrickville Legion Men’s Dart League, Merrickville Legion, meet & play at 7 p.m, every Wednesday. Merrickville Legion Executive Meeting, 7pm, Nov. 1. Merrickville Legion General Meeting, 7pm, Nov. 8. Merrickville Legion open every Saturday noon to 4pm. Open Stage, Merrickville Legion, 5-9 p.m October 30, Hosted by Heather Snow & The Flakes. Food provided by: The Village Bean.
PERTH Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039. Bi-monthly meeting, Perth Co-housing Initiative will be held Thursday October 27, 6-8:30pm, McMartin House. Everyone is invited. Refreshments will be served. For more information, 613-264-8590. Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 3 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Community Home Support Lanark County Bereavement Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Sunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 Community Home Support- Lanark County monthly Parkinson Support Group, last Monday of each month. At the Community Home Support office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100. Information, Melissa 613-267-6400 ext 25. Early Bird Membership Drive. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Friday, October 28, 3-5 p.m. Garage Sale 7:30-Noon, Breakfast 7:30-11:00 am, Sat. Nov. 5, Perth Legion. Donations accepted at the Legion Fri. Nov. 4 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. (No clothing of furniture, Please). Garage Sale. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East. Saturday, November 5, 7:30 a.m.noon. Breakfast 7:30-11 a.m. Drop off on Friday, Novem-
ber 4, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. No clothing or large pieces of furniture please. Growing Soil Sprouts for Winter Greens. Saturday October 29, 10- 12:30. Lunch after. The Table Community Food Center. 190 Gore St East. 613-267-6428 x 28 or visit thetablecfc.org for registration details Kris Kringle Kraft Fair, Sunday, Oct. 30 11a.m. until 3p.m. At the Perth Lion’s Club, Fairgrounds. Meat Draw. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East, Saturday, October 29, 2-5 p.m. Tay River Lounge. Everyone is welcome. Men’s group, 1st Wednesday evening (November 2). Teens on up, All men warmly welcomed and respected. Bust isolation, build community. Details 613-267-8308. Music Nite. Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 244, 26 Beckwith Street East. Friday, October 28, 2 p.m. Information, call Florence at 613-267-3069. Tickets: Marks Cobbler Shop, Tay River Lounge, and at the door. Ontario Early Years Centre infant playgroup, Thursdays Nov 3, 10, 17, 2. The Dance Studio, 1-2 p.m. 613283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Family Math a 3 session workshop. Wednesdays Nov 9, 16, 23. St. Johns Elementary School. 6-7pm. 613-283-0095 ext. 300 register www.crowlanark.com 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, The Dance Studio, 9:30-noon 613-2830095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Perth Library, 10-noon. 613-2830095. Perth Community Choir Presents “death & taxes” the musical by David Jacklin. Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11, 12-7:30pm, Nov. 6 & 13-2pm. Mason Auditorium PDCI 613-4856434 www.ticketsplease.ca Perth Old Tyme Fiddler’s Dance, Classic Country Music, Perth Lions Hall, 7:30 p.m. November 4. Info: 613259-2569 or 613-283-8703. Perth Union Library, is excited to announce that it has added digital magazines to its collection. Digital magazines are offered online through the library’s website using a resource called Flipster, all you need is a library card. RTA Central Club, Sunday, October 30, Murphy’s Point Park Hike. Level 1, 4 km. Slow pace. The scenic Sylvan Trail winds through a nature hardwood forest typical of the southern Canadian Shield - a perfect place for forest bathing. Depart Conlon Farm at 10:00 a.m. Leader: Gill Hyland, 613-267-5756
RURAL Archives Lanark, open every Friday & Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center.)Info: 613-267-2232 or 613 256-3130. Bake Sale & Antler Display, Hopetown Community Hall, 5633 Hwy 511, Saturday November 5, 7am, if you have a trophy you want displayed call Sandy 613-259-5744 or Glenn 613-259-5750. All proceed go to the upkeep of the Hopetown Communtiy Hall Beckwith & District Friendship Club will meet November 2, Centennial Hall, Franktown, Potluck supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquiries 613-257-2756. Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.June). Info: 613-257-1539. Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 613-272-2799 or 1-888-998-9927. Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, Oct 3, 17 & 31, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community Hall. Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free.
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Boyd’s United Church Turkey Supper, Ferguson Falls Road (Lanark 15), Saturday, November 5, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Bake table and take-out. Music by Memory Lane. Info: 613-253-3566. Brunton Hall, Beckwith Twp. Office, 1702 9th Line, Beckwith Sat. Nov. 5, 2016 1:30 p.m. Speaker: Karen Hirst: “My father - John Kerry) - 50 Years as a furniture store owner & funeral director in Almonte, 2nd Speaker: Jennifer Irwin, on the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum. Everyone Welcome Chicken Dinner, Christ Church Ashton. Saturday, Oct 29, 6PM. One seating. Reservations: 613-838-5167. Tickets also at the door. Enjoy our new Fall Dinner Menu at CCA. Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, November 6, 2-6 p.m. Supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Clyne Brothers - Country & Gospel Music. St. John’s Anglican Church. Hwy 7 & Fergusons Falls Rd. East of Innisville. Sunday, November 6, 2:00pm. light refreshments, Tickets: 613-253-8201 Cribbage every Wed. 10am everyone welcome Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport Cribbage every Wednesday, 10am, RCL Branch #542, Westport 613-273-3615. Everyone welcome to participate. Crockinole at the Middleville Township Hall, Friday October 28 at 7:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy a fun night with a light lunch every second Friday for the winter. Elphin Presbyterian Church, Beef & Pork Dinner, Church Hall, Saturday Nov 5, 5-6:30pm. Free Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist every Thursday at Country Roads Community Health Centre, Portland. Intermediate (moderate intensity) 9:30-10:30, Beginner (low intensity) 10:45-11:45. Info: 613-284-2558 Friends of the Rideau Lakes Public Library is hosting a free screening of “All the Time in the World” Friday October 28, 2-4pm at the Elgin Municipal Hall. A short Friends Annual General Meeting to follow. Everyone welcome. General Meeting, November 10 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482. Ghostbusters 1 & 2 movies, Sat. Oct. 29, 1pm. A Community Service offered by Portland Community Hall Board, in the hall. Info Del 613-483-7873. Giant Fall Craft Sale, Saturday, November 5, 10-3pm, Lombardy Agricultural Hall, Lombardy Fair Grounds, Hwy 15. Lunch available. Tables available, Carol 613-283-3631. Give Me That Old Tyme Religion Hymn Sing. Sunday, November 6, 6 p.m. Dessert, Coffee, Tea, 7 p.m. Sing a long with the Bethel United Church Choir and the Rideau Mellowdears. “Give Me That Old Tyme Religion” Old Fashioned Hymn Sing, The Bethel United Church Choir and The Rideau Mellowdears, Bethel United Church, 1500 Rideau Ferry Road. Sunday, November 6. 6:00-6:45 p.m. Grenville Snowmobile Club Fall Craft Show. Saturday November 5th, 4901 Charleville Road, Augusta, door prizes. Canteen available. Halloween Dance, Pierce’s Corners Hall, North Gower, Oct. 29, 8-12:30, Music by Hillbilly Highway, costume welcome. Judging 9:15pm, light lunch at midnight. Info: 613-489-1684 Halloween Dance Saturday Oct. 29, 8-12, Hands of Time, light luncheon. RCL Br. 542 Westport. Halloween Supper, Oct 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Anglican Church Hall, Newbliss. Spooky stew and scary spaghetti. Fun, food and faith. Crafts for all children. Info: 613-284-0307. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. Lasagna Lunch & Bid Euchre - Sunday October 30 starting at 12:30 at the Montague & District Senior Citizens Forget Me Not Club Inc, 658 Rosedale Rd. S. Info 613-283-8482 or 613-283-2993 Learn about essential oils of the bible, at St Alban’s Anglican Church, Maberly. Nov 2, 2-4 p.m. See RURAL page 40
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CLUES ACROSS 1. Famed Spanish General’s nickname 5. Drink alcohol 11. Savings for soggy days 14. Kleenex, Puffs are some 15. Moved in a circular way 18. Pile of stones 19. Drenched 21. Talk to you (abbr.) 23. World’s longest river 24. Thoughts 28. Stake 29. Lawrence Taylor’s nickname 30. Coat or smear 32. Comedian Josh 33. Cost, insurance, freight (abbr.) 35. Royal Bank of Canada 36. Polyvinyl chloride 39. Lifeless 41. Doctor of Medicine 42. Former Saudi Arabian king 44. River along border of India and Nepal 46. German widow
47. Administrative review board 49. Small tower 52. Central American fruit 56. Cigar 58. Bring to life 60. Linked together in a chain 62. Marinara, BBQ are two 63. Mail CLUES DOWN 1. Expression of creative skill 2. Nonclerical 3. Credit card company 4. Ancient Chinese city 5. Personas 6. More (Spanish) 7. Close to 8. Nigerian City 9. Pals 10. Internal 12. Type of tent 13. Beloved Princess 16. Supplementing with difficulty 17. Region in Mississippi
20. Brave act 22. 36 inches 25. -__, denotes past 26. Swiss river 27. Submersibles 29. Portable computer screen material 31. Binary-coded decimal 34. Supervises flying 36. Represents dull, abrupt sound 37. Deformity involving a limb 38. Map 40. Dominican Republic 43. Breed of hogs 45. District attorney 48. Light Russian pancake 50. Selfs 51. Rock songstress Turner 53. American Music Awards 54. Partner 55. Egyptian Sun god 57. European money 58. Consumed 59. Doctor of Education 61. Actinium
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Things are rushing by at breakneck speed, Aries. There’s nothing you can do to slow down the pace, and you may be carried along for a while. Just hold on and enjoy the ride. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, when you relax and let people in, they can get a better assessment of the real you. Put yourself out there and let others get to know you for the great person you are. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you’re capable of coming up with brilliant strategies on a moment’s notice. When a new situation presents itself, give yourself some extra time to come up with a course of action. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you may be ready to take an emotional risk this week, but you are not sure where to devote your efforts. Put your heart out there, and it won’t let you down. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, put yourself in another person’s shoes for a bit. Doing so may help Here’s How It Works: you see things from that person’s perspective, and that will only serve to benefit your relationship. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, some big news could be on the horizon, but you’ll have to be patient clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! and wait for the news to be delivered. Try to find ways to fill the downtime. Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 31 - Thursday, October 27, 2016
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, a loved one knows which buttons to push to motivate you. Accept this indirect form of help and employ your newfound sense of motivation to get the job done. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, someone may have the upper hand in a certain situation. Listen to what this person has to say and look for a way to compromise so all involved can benefit. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, teamwork is the best way to tackle a project at work. Encourage your team to pull together and you will all be rewarded for your successful efforts. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Patience is one of your strongest attributes, Capricorn. When faced with someone who is ready to forge ahead, emphasize the importance of taking things slowly. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, exercise caution when discussing delicate matters this week. Allow others involved in the discussion to share their points of view just like you want to share your own. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Think twice before acting, Pisces. A careful approach to a task at hand will prove especially helpful in the days ahead 1027
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Join Us For a Surprise Birthday Celebration EDNA STEPHENSON AND EDITH GRAY’S 80TH BIRTHDAY Roebuck Hall Sunday, November 6th 1 p.m. to 5p.m. Best Wishes Only.
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Everyone is welcome to join us to celebrate GERRY’S 90TH BIRTHDAY On October 30, 2016 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Fairview Manor Enjoy music and snacks Best Wishes Only
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Thelma Criggar We would like to invite our Family & Friends to Celebrate this Special Birthday On Sunday November 6th. 1-4pm Christ Church Ashton Best Wishes Only
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HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY Marion Howard Love from your family You are invited for Afternoon Tea to celebrate Mom’s 100th Birthday Sunday, November 6th at Trinity United Church 2-4pm Best Wishes Only
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25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Lloyd and Evelyn Follett Are celebrating 25 years Together on October 25, 2016
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Thank You from the McDonald’s Corners Fall Fair to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, participants and attendees. We had a wonderful day thanks to you. Please check out out sponsor list on our web site at: www.mcdas.weebley.com
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65th ANNIVERSARY Logan and Jean More of Almonte, Ontario are celebrating their 65th Wedding Anniversary in their new home at Orchardview Retirement Home, Almonte on November 2, 2016. Best wishes from family and friends
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JAMES AND MICHELLE’S STAG AND DOE Saturday October 29, 2016 Kanata Sports Club – 10 McKitrick Dr. 8:00pm Halloween Themed Tickets are $10 Games, food, music, and much more… Best costume wins a prize Thank you for your support
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The family of the late Hazel Kirkham (nee Morrow) would like to express our sincere appreciation to our relatives, friends, and neighbours for their words of sympathy and man acts of kindness during our recent loss. Thank you to Rev. Rodney Bennett for the beautiful service, Paul Tweedie for his kind words, and all of the grandchildren for their special memories. Thank you for all the phone calls, cards, donations, and flowers. Thanks to the CCAC and Bayshore for their palliative care assistance. Thank you to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home for their help and support during this time of loss. A very special thank you to all of the pallbearers who took our cherished mom on her final journey. The Kirkham Family
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The family of Gary “Toby” Laidlaw wish to express their thanks and appreciation for the outpouring of love, kindness and support following the sudden and sad passing of a son, grandson, brother & uncle on September 2nd 2016. Thanks to those who brought food to our house, esp. The Ladies who provided supper the night of the visitation. Much appreciation for all the calls, visits, cards & donations to the “Children’s Wish Foundation”. Due to your generosity a child or children will definitely get a nice wish. There aren’t words to express our appreciation to Stewart Blair & Staff for their caring and professional guidance before, during and after the funeral. Much appreciation to the pallbearers, four of Toby’s lifelong friends and four nephews who looked so stunning in their “Habs” Jerseys. You honoured him in a way beyond words. A special thank you to Toby’s friends Byrnsie & Hal who wrote the most beautiful poems, his nieces Brianna & Casey for their touching stories of “Uncle Toby” & the beautiful tribute from his sister Donna on behalf of the family. Our thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary Br 244 who served a beautiful lunch following the funeral complete with “Habs” serviettes. A sincere thank you McDonald’s Restaurant (Perth) for the food donated for the luncheon. A gesture beyond words. From the large crowd at the visitation and funeral it was evident Toby touched the lives of many people in his own simple style. He loved people, he loved his family and he loved life…..Rest in Peace Dear Toby. You are so missed….
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Dr. Enrique Torres is pleased to announce that Dr. Romith Naug has joined the practice and is accepting new patients. New patients are welcome to drop by our offices at 7758 Kent Blvd and pick up a new patient package or call 613-342-3456.
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LEIGHTON, Edna
Peacefully at home on October 16, 2016 at the age of 82 years. Beloved wife of the late George David Leighton (2003). Loving mother of Pauline Maracle (Marc), Valerie Stewart (Dan) and Neil Leighton (Deborah). Cherished grandma of Tylee (Jeff), Seth, Kirsten, Adam and Kate. Edna will always be in our hearts. A private family service was held in Orangeville. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
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Franklin Ruddell Conklin Suddenly at the Brockville General Hospital, Sunday, October 16th, 2016 at the age of 79. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Smith) Loving father of Douglas (Diane) of Prescott, Marie, Lisa (Keith), Sharon all of Calgary, Stepdaughter Crystal Young Watson (Brian) of Lyn. Beloved Grandfather of Tim Reid of Calgary Keith Bach (Trisha) of Lethbridge Matthew Shapton of Prescott. Great Grandfather of Briar, Ayla, Rainy – all of Lethbridge. Predeceased by parents Douglas and Ruth (Deveraux) Private Family Service Donations to Salvation Army or Prescott Food Bank
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Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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STEAD, Bernadette Mary June 1, 1943 – Oct 21, 2016
Passed away peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital. Too soon for her loving family to lose her but she can now rest her wings. Bernadette was a hardworking homemaker and mother who shared hospitality with all who met her. Daughter of the late Peter and Emily Kavanagh from Stittsville. Predeceased by husband, Harlan Stead (June 2016) of 55 years. Loving and proud mother of Marie (Bron Vasic), and Paul (Nina Merlo). Devoted grandmother to Emily, Jeremy, Toni, Ruth Ann, and stepgrandchildren, Jason and Kiana. Survived by sisters, Eleanor (Emmett Donnelly), Delores (Danny Beaudoin), and Mary (Norm Frampton). Predeceased by siblings, Walter Kavanagh (surviving wife, Leona), Michael Kavanagh (surviving wife Paddy), Vincent Kavanagh (surviving wife Suzanne), Helen (Gerry Cere), Rita (Ab Topping), Frances (Stirling Hobbs), and Mary Bernadette (infant). Sister-in-law to surviving Steads: Ronald (Shirley), Floyd, (Marion), sister-in-laws Ruth, (Eric Stead, deceased), Aidy (William, deceased) and Sharon (Lemond, deceased). Beloved sister-in-law to deceased Steads: Leona (Cliff Kimberley), Allan and Eldon. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to join her family for a Memorial Service at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place, on Thursday, October 27 at 11:00 a.m. This will be followed by the internment at United Cemeteries, Carleton Place. For those who wish, please make a donation to the charity of your choice in memory of Bernadette. www.barkerfh.com
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Green Joyce passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital, Perth on Thursday, October 20th, 2016. Joyce was the beloved wife of the late Richard ‘Dick’ Green who passed away July, 2015. She is lovingly remembered by their daughter Terry Lynn Kirkbride of London, Ontario, her grandchildren Philip, Stacy and Cameron and her sister Marlene (John LaRue). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family of Joyce Green would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Drummond and the third floor nursing staff of the Perth Hospital for their outstanding care. Also, many thanks to all her neighbours and friends who were so kind and thoughtful during her illness. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, Perth 613-267-3765.
GODDARD Peter Gilling “Pete” August 13, 1953 October 15, 2016 Left us suddenly and too early with dignity and love, while walking the autumn trails of Shaw Woods with the Mississippi Valley Field Natural-ists and his brother, Allan. Third son of his late parents Elizabeth Anne Goddard (Macdonald) and Raymond Gilling Goddard of Smiths Falls. Survived by brothers John (Debbie), Allan, David (Nancy), sisters Jennifer (Grant), Barbara (and husband), Kathy, nephews Graeme (Emily), Geoffrey, nieces Naomi (Andrew), Keenan Anne (Adam), friend Caroline and especially the twinkles in his eyes, Zoey Elizabeth and Winston Gilling. Pete served with dedication, the Boy Scouts of Canada for over 40 years in various capacities of teaching, instruction, leading and managing. He instructed and led outdoor activities at the Bill Mason Center and recently retired from active outdoor field management and instructing with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. He was an active and caring member of the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. Dear Peter, so fondly missed by his loving family and so many friends and especially by brother Allan, room-mate, friend, brother. In memory of Pete, please plant a tree, save one, contribute to his beliefs. He cared so much about the world in which we live. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 26 at 4:30 PM in First Unitarian Congregation, 30 Cleary Ave., Ottawa. Dress casual. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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McParland After a brave battle fought with cancer our dear Keith suddenly passed on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 in his 62nd year in the Perth hospital. He was the loved husband of Ann Derbyshire for 41 years. Cherished father of Kim (Jay) Morrison, Sarah McParland (Cory Johnston) and the late Cory McParland and dear proud Papa of Brett Morrison and Kale MacDonald. Keith was the son of Ted McParland and the late Ella and son in law of Lois and the late Harold Derbyshire and dear brother to Geraldine McParland, Barry McParland, Earl (Joan McParland), Kathleen (Ken) Hutchings, Brian (Kathy) McParland, Jeannette McParland, Donna (Norman) Hermer, Karen (Dave) Rogers, Joan (Rob) Christopher, Chris (Susan) McParland, Dorothy (Rick) Stewart, Mary (Don) McDougall, and Lyle (Carrie) McParland. He was dear brother-in-law to Allan (Angela) Derbyshire, Joan (Bob) Thompson and Joyce (Ed) Serson. Keith will be sadly missed by several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be remembered for his devotion to his family, the farm and hunting camp, his precise carpentry skills and his love of euchre. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St W., Perth Sunday October 23rd, 2016 from 12 noon to 4:00 P.M. Following the visitation on Sunday, all are invited to join the family at their home to share memories in celebration of his life. Keith’s family wishes to express their thanks to the doctors and staff at the Perth Hospital and the Kingston Cancer Clinic for their care, kindness and compassion shown during his illness. In remembrance, contributions to the Lanark County Cancer “Wheels of Hope” program or the Great War Memorial Hospital would be appreciated.
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Alfred J. (Fred) Trigg
Camelon, Lloyd “Hamy” Peacefully at the North Bay Hospital, on Saturday October 22, 2016, at the age of 62. Loving partner of Eva. Dear stepfather of Rolland and Chris. Survived by his brothers Keith (Lillian), Dave and Robert. Dear nephew of John and Ruth More. Predeceased by his parents Harold and Edith Camelon. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Wednesday October 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 12 noon. Interment followed at Auld Kirk Cemetery, Almonte. For those who wish, a donation to the Sudbury Daffodil Lodge, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23, North Bay, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 240, Almonte, or the Canadian Cancer Society, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com
Fred passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Helen (Zdyb) for sixty-four years. Loved father of Diane (Crawford) Woodman of Perth and Jim (Francine) Trigg of Ottawa. Sadly missed by his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, Lisa (Chris) and their children Emily, Tyler and Jessica, Eric (Angela), Sandra (Brett) and their daughter Lillian, Cindy, Melanie (Louis) and their children Ana, Dean and Lucas. Dear brother of Betty (the late Doug) Kernan and her daughter Lynda. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Private family services will be held at a later date. In memory of Fred, donations to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (L.A.W.S.) would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning, October 22nd, 2016; Joseph Alexander “Joe” Proulx of Arnprior passed away following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s. He was 90. Beloved husband of the late Jean (nee Menard) (2007). Dearly loved and devoted “Dad” of Missy Shorey (Richard) of Renfrew. Cherished and proud “Grampy” of Crystal Bailey and Stewart Bailey. Much loved Great-Grampy of Naomi and Tyela and Great-Great-Grampy of Scarlet. Dear brother of Roland Kewley (Marilyn) of Braeside and Eileen Nicholas (Wilfred) of Arnprior. Predeceased by his parents: Frank and Florence Proulx; his stepfather, Bob Kewley; brothers: Cyril Proulx (late Kathleen), Charlie Proulx (Mary of Braeside) and Robert Proulx (Meda of Braeside) and his sister, Audrey Murphy (David of Whitby). A graveside service will take place in the Spring of 2017 at the Malloch Road Cemetery. A notice to advise of the day, date and time will appear in our local paper closer to the time. For those wishing, a donation to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital would be appreciated by Joe’s family. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Peacefully in hospital on Wednesday October 19, 2016, a month and a half after celebrating his 90th birthday. Son of the late Wilbert and Myrtle (Thompson) Brydges. Loving Husband of the late Mary (Lancaster). Friend to Norma. Loving father to Art, Paul, Nancy (Claude) Proc, Sue (Ron) Ford and Jim (Lisa). Always remembered by his grandchildren David (Kaylie), John (Tracy), Sarah Proc and the late Thomas, Chelsea (John), Janet (Rick). Always remembered by his great-grandchildren Brooklyn, Iyla, and Emma Proc, Mackenzie and Jordyn Knowles. Dear brother of Kenneth (his twin) and Gordon and by his sisters Mary Howie and Grace Howie. Keith is predeceased by sisters Katherine Gardiner, Isabel James, Marion Armstrong, Edith Campbell and by his brothers Robert, Cecil and Ivan. He will be dearly remembered by nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Keith was a farmer his whole life, a passionate gardener, a devoted bus driver for over 50 years and compassionately gave his time volunteering through different services. Family and friends visited C. r. gAMBLe FUNerAL HOMe & CHAPeL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. Funeral Service was held in St. Paul’s Anglican Church (70 Clyde St., Almonte, ON.) on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 11am. Interment St. Paul’s Cemetery and reception in the Almonte Civitan Hall followed. Donations in memory of Keith may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation, Mills Community Support Program, or a charity of your choice. A Life Well Lived Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Peacefully at the Lanark Lodge, Perth, on Sunday October 23rd, 2016. The former Madeline Florence Davis, life-long resident of Athens, in her 83rd year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Lee. Dear mother of Debbie Gaskell (Brian) of Athens, Kathy Randall (Peter) of Lansdowne, Veronica Yates (Terry) of Toledo, Donna Healey (Tony) of Frankville, Todd Lee (Martha) of Perth, and James Lee (Kerri) of Spencerville. Loving nan of 14 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one brother, Trevor Davis of New Dublin. Sister-in-law of Dianne Davis, Barbara McNaughton (Murray) and Muriel Tackaberry. Predeceased by her parents, Fred Davis and the former Berdella Anderson as well as a sonin-law, David Neddo. Madeline will be sadly missed by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends were received at the Judson Funeral Home Athens, on Wednesday October 26th, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Christ Church Athens, on Thursday October 27th, at 11 am. Interment Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Maitland. In memoriams to Christ Church Athens, or The Lanark Lodge, will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Visit a Book of Memories at: www.judsonfuneralhome.ca JUDSON FUNERAL HOME 613-924-2626
COOK, William H. “Bill” Peacefully at Almonte Country Haven on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at the age of 96. Predeceased by his wife Kathleen. Loving father of Bill (Gay), Sara (Larry Gordon), James (Andrea), Shelley (Don Collins-deceased), Shawn (Ian Hawkins), and Matt (Audrey). Proud grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314, 5050 Ann St., Manotick ON, on Sunday October 30, 2016, from 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. Special thanks to Jake and Jenn for 11 years of caring for dad. The family also wish to thank Almonte Country Haven. In lieu of flowers a donation to the charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com
MacFarlane, Erwin
Veteran WWII CN, VIA, Locomotive Engineer 43 years, 9 months
After a wonderful happy and loving life, surrounded by family and loved ones, at the Carleton Place Hospital, on Monday October 3, 2016, at the age of 89. Loving husband of Verna (nee Hawley) for 59 years. Predeceased by his parents Packy and Lena MacFarlane, and brothers Shedden, Jack, Don, Jim and George. Survived by his many nieces and nephews and so many friends. A funeral service will take place at St. James Anglican Church, Carleton Place, on Friday October 28, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. A Legion walk thru will take place at the church at 10:00 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Beechwood Cemetery. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation, or L.A.W.S would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to the wonderful nurses at the Carleton Place Hospital, and to Dr. Janice Gray. www.barkerfh.com
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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by his side on Thursday, October 20th, 2016; Donald Clifford Burnette of Arnprior passed away following a brief illness. He was 66. Beloved husband of Mavis Herbert (nee Runtz). Loved father of Casey Swallow; Chris Herbert (Tracy); Joy Chipman (Jason); Brent Burnette (Ashley) and Tammy Burnette (Lawrence Leblue). Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Konner, Darren, Grayson, Cory, Cole, Crystal, Kaily, Colton, Logan, Amelia, Paige and Carson. Dear brother of Richard “Dick” Burnette (Mary); Linda Hurrle and Frank Burnette (Linda). Son-in-law of Anna Runtz (late Percy). Family and friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour and remember Don was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Monday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Don, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Eileen passed away peacefully on the morning of Tue., Oct. 18, 2016 at the age of 80. Eileen is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Craig Pratt. Beloved mother of Shawn (Kim) of Ottawa and Jeff (Maelynne) of Uxbridge. Cherished grandmother of Matthew (Britt), Ryan (Tori), Bethany and James. She also leaves behind her sister-in-law Pat Mallon, her nieces Barbara and Carol, her nephews Gerry, Mike and Dave and many cousins. Predeceased by her son Scott, her parents Charles and Wilhelmina Noffke and her brother Gerald Noffke. A special thank you to the staff at Almonte Country Haven for the loving care they gave Eileen, and our whole family. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home. There will be no visitation. Private family interment to take place at Capital Memorial Gardens. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Kidney Foundation. So grieve a while for me, for grieve you must, Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, So bless the memories within your heart. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and say, “welcome home”. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
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Warren passed away in hospital in Perth on Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 at the age of 81 years. He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Powell) Cooke. Warren was the cherished father of Len (Ruth) and Calvin (Sara) and adored grandfather of Katie-Lynn, Kristyn and Chloe Cooke and Carter Cooke. He will be sadly missed by his siblings Frances (Tom) Beaubiah, Selwyn Cooke, Phyllis (Rodger) Lane, Janice (Philip) Tomsett, his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, many nieces and nephews especially Artie (Jennifer) Cooke, Laura (Michael) Norris, Tom Beaubiah, Leila (Graham) Gibson, Holly Lane, Brooke Lane, Pamela (Derek) Prendergast, Cameron Tomsett, Samantha Tomsett, and many friends. He was predeceased by his parents Selwyn and Isabel (Stanton) Cooke, brother Arthur Cooke, infant sister Leila Cooke and niece Cassandra Joanne (Jim) Cooper. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Thursday, October 27th, 2016 from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. A celebration of his life will be held at 7:00 P.M. followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Warren, contributions to Lung Association of Ontario would be appreciated.
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Danschinko Gregori Passed away on October 20, 2016 in Almonte, Ontario. Greg of almonte, at the age of 68 Never forgotten by his children Kevin and Natasha (Terry Dyke). Proud “Grandpa” of Seamus and Zoë. Son of the late Ivan and Hilda Danschinko. Beloved brother of Sonia Desmarais (Pete) and Christine Charron (Jean-Marc). Dearly missed by his hunting buddies and all of the Almonte Country Haven staff. Family and Friends visited c. R. GaMBLE FUnERaL hoME & chaPEL inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Monday, October 24, 2016 from 3pm to 4pm. Memorial Service followed in the Chapel at 4pm. Donations in memory of Greg may be made to the Almonte Country Haven Resident’s Council. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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RN IBCLC PhD University of Ottawa Professor Noel-Weiss, was born January 17, 1960, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2016. Joy was a brilliant and passionate educator and ground-breaking researcher who, overcoming immense obstacles in life became renowned world-wide for her contributions to her field’s body of knowledge and understanding. Joy, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, will be sadly missed by husband Ben Weiss, daughters Kate Pearson and Rachel Weiss, grandsons Gavin Pearson and Liam Pearson, sisters Brenda MacDonald-Rowe and Linda Sangster and countless more family, friends and peers. Joy is predeceased by parents Ed and Cathy Noel and brother Dan Noel. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Thursday October 27, 2016 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. We welcome flowers, we welcome balloons, Joy loved flowers and balloons. www.barkerfh.com
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THANK YOU The family of the late Sandy and Verna Gibson would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who reached out to us with acts of kindness this past spring and summer after they passed. Your expressions of sympathy, cards, flowers, visits, and memorial donations have made a very difficult period of time a little easier. Special thanks to family members, close friends, and neighbours for their loving care in the days and weeks that followed their deaths, and to Reverend Janet Evans, Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home (Iroquois), and everyone who spoke, played music, sang, or served as pallbearers for Sandy’s and Verna’s funeral services. Cathy and Neil Shelley and James
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WRIGHT, Lloyd – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who passed away October 29, 2011. We thought of you today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday And days before that too. We think of you in silence We often speak your name. All we have is memories And a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake In which we’ll never part God has you in His keeping We have you in our hearts. Forever loved and missed. Laurena and family
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DESJARDINS, Blanche – In loving memory of Blanche Desjardins who passed away October 21, 2012. You gave us many things in life Gifts both great and small But most of all you gave us love The greatest gift of all. Loved always, Paul, Sarah, Marie and grandson Cade
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October 11, 1938 - August 13, 2016 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandy, at home (Iroquois) on Saturday, August 13, 2016 in his 78th year. Sandy was reunited with his loving wife, the late Verna (Lewis) Gibson, who predeceased him on March 7, 2016. He was the cherished father of Cathy (Neil Huffman) of Merrickville and Shelley (James Byers) of Iroquois, and beloved poppa of Will and Maddie Huffman. Sandy will be greatly missed by sister Rita Jordan (Oshawa) and brother Dennis Gibson (Oshawa), and many family members, neighbours, and friends. Sandy was born on October 11, 1938 in Mountain Township, Ontario, and was the second of five children born to Tommy Gibson and Eileen Workman. He went to public school in Mountain Station and Heckston, and high school in Kemptville and Oshawa. As a young man, he held various jobs, including that of “pin setter” at the Oshawa Bowling Centre and mill worker at Caldwell Linen Mill in Iroquois. He joined the Canadian Air Force in 1958, and was stationed at Camp Borden, in Angus, Ontario. After completing his service, he returned to the Linen Mill, where he continued to work for several more years. In the late 1960s, Sandy went back to school to become an electrician. He obtained his electrician’s licence in 1971, and during the early years of his electrical career, he worked for local businesses as an electrician before starting his own business. In 1981, he became an Industrial electrician for Ports Canada, a position he held until 2004 when he “officially” retired. He never fully retired, however, and continued to work part-time doing jobs for family, friends, and members of the community until his passing. Remarkably, he went back to school in 2010 at the age of 71 to obtain his “master electrician” licence! TS Gibson Electric was very well-known in these parts for providing quality work and treating people fairly. Sandy loved music, particularly traditional country and western music, and gospel. He also loved to play cards and dabble in electronics. His vegetable garden was legendary, as was his expertise in making fudge and potato bread for family and friends at Christmas time. Sandy was also very well known for his hat; he had many, but they were always of the same style, and worn exactly the same way, and he rarely went out without one. Sandy met Verna in 1958, and they were married on April 11, 1959. During their 57 years of marriage, they resided in Brinston, Smiths Falls, and Prescott for short periods of time, but most of these years were spent living in their Stampville home. Over the past several years, Sandy and Verna were snowbirds, spending many of their winters under the warm Florida sun, in the Dade City/Zephyrhills area. Sandy and Verna had two daughters, Cathy and Shelley. Sandy was a very devoted father, working full- and part-time during most of his working days to support his family and put his girls through university and college. He loved his sons-in-law, Neil and James, as if they were his own sons, and generously shared his knowledge and wisdom with them. He cherished his grandchildren, Will and Maddie, and they will always remember everything that he taught them, most importantly how to look after the people you love. His family will greatly miss his smile, laughter, and gentle presence as much as they will miss his guidance, support, and helping hands. During their last several years together, Sandy lovingly cared for Verna during her illness, despite the challenges posed by his own health issues. He missed her so much after her passing this spring, his family knows that without any doubt, he was simply — as he would say — “marking time” until he could be with her again. Family and friends were received at the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Iroquois on August 18 and 19, 2016, followed by interment at the Hanesville Cemetery. In memory of Sandy, contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by his family.
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EVE, Shirley November 1, 2014 Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all A thought, a prayer are all we can give These you will have as long as we live. Gary, Dianne, and Jeff Doug Mystie and Chad.
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KINCH, Rheta E. – In memory of a dear Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother and Great Grandmother, who passed away November 1, 2007. This month comes back with sad regret, It brings back a day we won’t forget. You fell asleep without saying goodbye, But our memories of you will never die. We miss you more than anyone knows, As each day passes our emptiness grows. The tears we shed will wipe away, But the ache in our hearts will always stay. No one knows the grief we bear, When our family meets and you’re not there. You left us suddenly, your thoughts unknown, But left us memories we’re proud to own. Please God, take a message, To our loved one in Heaven above, Tell her how much we miss her, And give her all our love. Love Always Marilyn Terry, Sherry Brian, Marion and Families
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GUIGES, John J December 14th, 1932 – October 30th, 1996
DRUMMOND, Joe, 1982-2012 Four years ago on October 29th our lives changed forever. We think of you every day and remember the special times we shared together as a family. We speak of you often and share stories about the amazing man, husband and father that you were. We will always remember you. We miss you Joe/Daddy. Love Always and Forever Ceili (Joynt), Riley and Colton Drummond
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Cavanagh – In memory of Ron Cavanagh who passed away 25 years ago October 22, 1991, three weeks after our 25th Wedding Anniversary Party at our home. The voice of the Wind When the warm breeze of April caresses you Part of it will be me. When you look in the eyes of my children, Part of them will be me. When a snowflake in winter Plants a kiss on your cheek, That kiss may well have been me And the dust which appears out of nowhere, May be part of the dust that was me. Through the promises of morning, And the voice of the wind, I will always have something to say, To reflect on those wonderful moments, And warm you as you make your way. All things that we both were a part of, Will continue to brighten each day. Making room for the sounds of your laughter By remembering I’m not that far away. Always remembered, Especially 22 days ago at our grandson, Bryce Ronald Cavanagh’s wedding and our 50th wedding anniversary with a dance with all our family for you. Love you forever, Melba, Brent, Darlene, Barry, Kelly, Jennifer, Chris, Bryce, Jessica, Emma, Rachel, Holly, Grace, Liam, and our new granddaughter Michalic.
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John though it has been 20 years, I remember the day I met you, the day God made you mine. I remember the day God took you and will ‘till the end of time. We made our vows together until death do we part, but the day God took you from me, my whole world fell apart. Sometimes I think I am dreaming, I can’t believe it’s true, that I can go on living, when I no longer have you! The memory of happy years when we were together, the joy’s, the tears, the love and the fears will stay with me forever. When I am sad and lonely and everything goes wrong, I seem to hear you whisper “cheer up & carry on!” Each time I see your picture you seem to smile and say, “don’t cry I am only sleeping, we’ll meet again someday!” Lovingly Remembered Audrey
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IN MEMORIAM BOND, Christopher- In loving memory of our cherished son, brother and uncle who left us so suddenly six years ago, October 29th, 2010. Gone dear Chris, Gone forever. How we miss your smiling face, But you left us to remember. None on earth can take your place, A happy home we once enjoyed. How sweet the memories still, Your death has left a loneliness, The world can never fill. We will love and miss you forever. Mom, Dad, Phil, Steph, Rachel, Victoria, Mark and Britainy. EMON, Ruth In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away October 17, 2007. No one knows how much me miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered, since we lost you Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly, tender, fond and true There is not a day dear mother, That we do not think of you. Always loved and never forgotten John and Family Mona and Family MORROW, Kenneth James - In loving memory of our dear Husband, Father and Grandfather who passed away on October 26, 2015. We often think of days gone by, When we were all together, A shadow o’er our lives has cast, Our loved one gone forever. Always remembered by Wife Nelda Daughter Donna & Leo Grandsons Travis, Denver, Logan, Ryan. THOMPSON, Doris - In Loving memory of a dear sister, mother & grandmother Doris I. Thompson born October 10, 1950 passed away on October 8, 2015 peaceful be thy rest, dear sister. It is sweet to breathe thy name; As in life we loved you dearly, So in death, we do the same. Fondly remembered by sisters Lorna and Mavis and brothers Lyle, Clare, Walter and daughter Amanda, Alan, Sawyer(grandson).
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BRYAN, Marie Elizabeth passed away 7 years ago on October 31, 2009. Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. You can only have one mother Patient kind and true; No other friend in all the world, Will be the same to you. When other friends for sake you, To mother you will return. As we look upon her picture, Sweet memories we recall, Of a face so full of sunshine, And a smile for one and all. Sweet Jesus, take this message, To our dear mother up above; Tell her how we miss her, And give her all our love. Fondly remembered by Flo, Evert, Colin, Ashley/Kyle, Tammy/Darryl, Janice/Tony, Megan, Brennan and Harper
FRIZELL, Joanne – In loving memory of Joanne Frizell who passed away on October 29, 2014. Two years have passed since that tragic day, That God took you home though you wanted to stay. Your body was weak but your spirit was strong, You suffered in life for far too long. You defined love in how you touched everyone. What a blessing it was to be your husband, daughter and son. So much has happened so much to say, We hope you are looking down on us as we pray. A legacy of love you’ve selflessly passed on, We’ve missed you every moment you’ve been gone. Love you and miss you, Forever in our hearts Fred, Chris and Kirsty
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SCHONAUER – In memory of Douglas Schonauer, who passed away October 31, 2011. When someone you love dies, You never quite get over it You just slowly learn how to go on without him, But always keeping him tucked safely in your HEART. Forever in our hearts, Poppa we love you to the Moon & Back.
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FRIZELL Joanne (Pepper) – In loving memory of Joanne who passed away October 29, 2014. Daughter, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt. When we remember your smile It brightens our day And thoughts of your warmth and love Seem to smooth the way. Your gentle spirit is still with us Though you are gone We mention your name And speak of you often We have so many memories But we wish we still had you. Always loved Mom, Susan, Oune, Ace and Families.
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34th Annual Gananoque Rotary Craft Show, Saturday November 5th, Sunday November 6th, 10-4 pm, admission $3.50, Gananoque Secondary School.
Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic. Also huge bundles of cedar slabs ($45) and large bags of shavings ($35). www.scoutenwhitecedar.ca (613)283-3629.
FOR SALE 2 sets of snow tires, 2-22560R17, 2-1560R16 and 1 set of all seasonal P22570R15. 613-284-4669
4 Snow tires on rims, Firewood mixed wood, 225/70R16-1020 from a ready to burn. $95/face Dodge Journey, $150. cord. 613-258-4416. 613-256-4726 Horse equipment, jogger, A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON race bike, tack trunk & STEEL ROOFING IN harness pieces, woodSTOCK - 29ga, Various stove, double-door emcolours,soffit & fascia bossed front, excellent Windows: REBAR, sky- condition. 613-267-3260 light sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Jim Dandy Economy garNails & Screws. den tractor, 12hp, hydraulStorage Sheds. Come see ic lift, asking $2500. Gas us for a price. Levi Weber, washing machine motor, 3 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 homelite chainsaws, 1-XL Renfrew 1, 1-XL 12, 1-XL 76. askCake Makers/Decorations. ing $200. 613-652-2361. 32 character pans, 42 ornaments for all occasion, Lanark County Liquidators wedding/anniversary, cake -Open- Thursdays to Sunsupplies. Asking $300 days (12 pm-5 pm) Frio.b.o. Phone days Open Till 8 pm- 182 Glenview Road (just off 613-272-2461. hwy 43 west) Smiths Falls Cedar pickets, rails, post -Check out our Facebook & mill logs for sale,. Call Page. -New LiquidationsCloseouts- Antiques- Retor text 613-913-7958. ro -Vintage -Retro & More! To sell your items COMPUTER text or call 613-285-4224. Spencerville Area: Almost 3 park like treed picturesque acres, charming, updated, 8 room home, huge 2 car heated garage, many inclusions. $175,900. MLS. Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty LTD. Brokerage.
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JOYNT, Pam (Martin) – October 22, 2002. I had my own notion of grief. I thought it was a sad time That followed the death of someone you love. And you had to push through it. To get to the other side. But I’m learning there is no other side. There is no pushing through. But rather, there is absorption. Adjustment. Acceptance. And grief is not something you complete, but rather you endure. Grief is not a task to finish, and move on. But an element of yourself. An alteration of your being. A new way of seeing. A new definition of self. Gwen Flowers. Forever in our hearts. Big Hugs! Love: Tara, Brynlyn, Lyndon and Donovan Xoxoxo. _________________________________________ Remembering you is easy We do it many times a day Wishing you were Still here with us. Mom, Lowry and Ruth.
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Double electric bed, adjustable head & foot, used 2 weeks. $2500. Love seat Dynasty 1021 used 2 weeks $900. 613-256-4582
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FUNERAL SERVICES MICHAELIS, Wallace George (Butch) In loving memory of a dear Husband, Dad, Grandfather and Brother-in-law June 23, 1939 - November 1, 1995 When evening shades are falling, And we sit in quiet alone, To our hearts there comes a longing If he only could come home. Friends may think we have forgotten When at times they see us smile. But they little know the heartache Our smiles hide all the while. Forever loved and always in our hearts Your Family.
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5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Volume discount. Outdoor furnace wood also available. 613-253-8006. Dry Firewood to be picked up. 12+ face cords of hardwood cut and split $950 613-838-3231. Firewood 14-16” dry hardwood, $100/face cord with local delivery in Kemptville area. Wayne Modler 613-258-3854 or 613-889-6058.
BEAMISH, Eldred (Ed) October 25, 1938-October 28, 2013 God saw you getting tired, A cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you, And whispered “Come to Me”. A golden heart stopped beating, Hardworking hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. Love and miss you, Joan and Family
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Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045. Firewood for sale, dry hardwood, $320 a cord, delivered. 613-812-9115. Firewood for Sale, free delivery with 30km. North Gower. 613-489-2435
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2 bedroom- Carleton Place, $785. Well maintained, clean, quiet apartment building, secure entrance, stove, fridge, parking included, hydro extra, laundry on first floor. 613-913-3095
Room for Rent in large house (Carp). Parking, TV, Internet, All inclusive. $700/month. R e f e r e n c e s . 819-321-9397
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(2) One plus bedroom units, freshly painted, 42 Church St W., Smiths Falls. Fridge, stove. $750 and $900. Both plus electric. 613-812-2400.
3 bedroom smoke-free home, McDonald’s Corners overlooking Dalhousie WANTED TO RENT Lake. 5 appliances included. Open concept with Quiet senior lady, non- large sunroom. $1100 plus smoker with 1 indoor cat, utilities. 613-264-0002 seeking bachelor, 1 or 2 bedroom apartment or Carleton Place, lower levshared accommodation, el, 2 bedroom plus den, ground floor (if no eleva- quiet, clean, adult only tor) apartment with park- building, overlooking river, ing included, in the Perth gas heat, in-unit laundry, area, by mid Nov. 2016. $995/month plus utilities. No pets. 613-913-4133. 613-267-8311. Carleton Place, Seniors
COMMERCIAL RENT 50’s Plus Building. No Carleton Place, 50 Bennett St, 720 sq. ft. shop/office space, overhead door, $595; 1,200 ft, shop/offices, overhead door; 1,200 ft office space, 4 offices, boardroom, kitchenette. Store 1000 ft highly visible, 56 Victoria, $975. 613-257-5711.
1 modern brand new apartment, 2200sq ft, on the first floor of a 5 apartment building; with high ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, new stainless steal appliances, pure white quartz countertops, open concept, high end kitchen & bathroom, 2 bedrooms, lots of cabinets & cupboard spaces; $2200/mnth; included heat, air condition, hot water, 2 parking spaces, 2 porches and use of common garden. 61 Lake Ave West, Carleton Place. Please call Pierrette 613-435-2304 1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 2 bedroom apartment, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, Available November 1. Contact Bud 613-267-0567 2 bedroom apartment well maintained adult building, Smiths Falls, parking, fridge, stove, heat, hydro, laundry facilities included. $950/month. Call Perry 613-284-4191 Weagle Realty Ltd. Brokerage.
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Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $700 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly renovated, available November 1. 613-283-2266.
A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale All claims against the junk or dead trees brush. estate of Teresa Marie 613-899-7269. Brown, late of the Town of Perth in the County A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. of Lanark, who died on Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toor about the 15th day shower conversions, grab of September, 2016, bars, painting, plumbing, must be filed with the flooring, tile, countertops, 613-858-1390, undersigned Estate decks. Trustee on or before the 613-257-7082. 18th day of November, 2016; thereafter, the AAA Handyman with halfton truck. Dump hauling, undersigned wood splitting, tree rewill distribute the assets moval, carpentry, eavof the said estate having strough cleaning, general regard only to the claims maintenance. Kevin then filed. 613-253-4764.
DATED at Perth this 17th Certified Mason. 12 years day of October, 2016. experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, Darrell Joseph Brown, repointing. Brick, block Estate Trustee, by his and stone. Small/big job Solicitors, BARKER specialist. Free estimates. Smiths Falls, 2 bedroom in heritage stone WILLSON PROFESSIONAL 613-250-0290. building. $850/month. CORPORATION, 31 Foster Fridge, stove, washer Street, Perth ON K7H 1R8. E x p e r i e n c e d and dryer included. Attn: S. Craig Halpenny. Electrician, Licensed Available November 1. 613-267-2800 & Insured available for 613-283-9650. residential/commercial work. Best Rates, Call Jim 613-799-2378 or Smiths Falls, Beautiful, 613-284-0895 newer very clean 3 bedREAL ESTATE room 3 bath Bungalow with finished basement& gas fireplace, on a quiet HELP WANTED cul-de-sac. Double garage, paved drive, fenced yard, Winterized House/Cotcentral air, appliances, in- tage/Huntcamp for sale, cluding washer & dryer, rural Clayton area, river NON-Smoking. $1,500/ runs through property, month plus utilities. great for hunting & fishavailable immediately, ing, 2.5 acres. please call 613-240-8364 613-256-4392 or 613-806-7324 cls715145_1020
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smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Senior’s 1 Month Free Discount. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860
Room For Rent in Restored Century Home. $600/month all inclusive. Fully furnished, complete with upstairs laundry facilities. Full use of 1st floor. No smoking, no pets. Beautiful gardens and multiple decks for leisure time. Female tenant preferred. Call 613-762-0936 for an appointment.
Smiths Falls- downtown, 2nd floor, 1 bedroom, well maintained, mature tenNOTICES clean, quiet. Furnished 2-1/2 rooms in- ants, cluding partial kitchenette. $725/month inclusive. Call To the individual who has Upstairs. Can provide some Mike 613-884-0166. performing the following supervision re: the elderly illegal activities be inor developmentally challenged. $550/month. In Smiths Falls outskirts 2 formed. The police and bdrm little house available post office have been notiNewboro. 613-272-8989. immediately. $995 + utils. fied. You can celled my car Kemptville, 3 bedroom Washer, dryer, fridge, insurance, sent me obapartment, centrally locat- stove. 613-284-3013. scene mail and put false ed. Available November 1. notices at Independent $790/month plus heat. Grocery and in the past References required. month fraudulent filled out STORAGE 613-264-8439. subscriptions to a magazine. I will do everything in my power to have you Kemptville Apartment, caught and prosecuted. I 2 bedrooms 1 bathdon’t make a good victim. rooms Available immeA.M. Nagle diately, completely Smiths Falls renovated,quiet adult STOR-N-LOCK building, 2 parking spaces, 2nd floor c/w Indoor storage of all sizes PERSONAL balcony, washer and Outdoor storage dryer in unit, hydro exalso available tra. Close to all Alcoholics Anonymous 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls amenities $890 613-284-2696. 613-264-0213 Perth 613-864-2884
Perth- 2 bedroom apartment $750/mth, in modern, well maintained, centrally located building. Security/intercom system, professionally maintained, laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. 2 bedroom apartment, all 613-298-2983. inclusive, 7 appliances, mature adults, non-smok- Perth. 2 bedroom apt. er, first and last month re- Upper level. Balcony, launquired. Available November dry room. Heat included. 1. $1,350/month. Kilmar- Parking. Fridge and stove. nock Island (Jasper). Ref- $750 plus hydro. First/last. erences required. For R e f e r e n c e s . viewing call 613-223-0372. 613-868-5323. Perth Downtown, Large, 2 2 bedroom apartment with bedroom apartment, Renobalcony. Secure building. vated, 2nd floor, available Heat, water, parking in- December 1. $800. Water cluded. Seniors welcome. included. Coin laundry. No dogs. Available January 613-464-3336. 1. 5 Rogers Rd., Perth. 613-267-4189. Perth, heated 2 bedroom apartment, $800/month, 2 bedroom apt on Brock- references required, 3rd ville St, Smiths Falls. $750 floor quiet secured downper month, plus electricity, town building, includes upper unit, no pets. fridge, stove and water. 613-283-3313. 613-264-4565.
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Fall roof checkup and eavestrough cleaning. Leaf and tree cleanup. Interior/ exterior maintenance/repair. Perth area. Leave message Rob. 613-200-7000
Man with truck will pick up garbage, cut small trees or brush, small moves, packing etc. Reasonable. 613-267-4129.
Seamless Eavestrough, renovations, deck restoration, roadside mowing, grading, painting, roofing, line painting, cottage jacking, fencing, dump runs. 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143.
Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088.
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FOR RENT Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $850/mth; Available December 1. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.
HOUSES FOR SALE Amazing price, excellent condition, must sell 3 bedroom, 1 bath, high efficiency gas, well insulated, 2 fireplaces, large garage, paved driveway, new renovation, large bright rooms, easy to heat custom bungalow, family & games room, Call for greatly reduced price & appointment to view. 613-283-2861.
Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038. Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158 Ride Offered to Ottawa. Do you need a ride, Smiths Falls to Ottawa, Monday to Friday or just once in awhile? Departure 5:45a.m., arriving 6:45 a.m. in Ottawa at Park’n Ride Train/Bus Station (Fallowfield & Woodroffe in Barrhaven). Some Saturdays/Sundays, times negotiable. Weekend destinations - Brockville, Carleton Place, Montreal, Ottawa, Perth, etc. Carpool insured, non-smoking, pet-hair free. Police (CPIC) check required. Call or text 613-323-0440.
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James Ross Limited is an international leader in the custom design and fabrication of paper machine cleaning equipment. The company is part of the European based IBS Paper Performance Group. Recent demands for Field Services has created an attractive opening in their Technical Department. Key Qualifications ; Mechanical Technician/Millwright Certificate with 3 or more year’s field maintenance experience. ; Hands-On problem solving and troubleshooting is essential. ; Capacity to build confidence with our customers – you will be the ‘go-to’ person. ; Maintenance and repair of doctors, showers, oscillators and installation of other paper industry equipment is an asset. If you have a passion for working with various types of machinery and equipment and completely open to travel North America 10 – 12 days a month, then we want to hear from you. You will be employed with a solid company, enjoy a supportive environment, competitive salary and fringe benefits. In the first instance, call or e-mail your résumé to:
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ABOUT US A subsidiary of Torstar Corporation, Metroland is one of Canada’s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connection to the community. For further information, please visit www.metroland.com. THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position, in our Kingston Market. Selling specialty publications and newspaper advertising. Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold calls, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is a PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing or related field • Previous experience in sales and cold callings a must, experience selling across Multiple media platforms an asset • Superior customer service skills, creativity, and ability to be resourceful, expedient and work to deadlines. • Ability to build and develop effective relationships within our team and with clients • Positive attitude, flexible nature and excellent communication skills • Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dead-line oriented environment, with strong attention to detail • A proven history of achieving and surpassing sales targets, and unprecedented drive for results • Access to a reliable vehicle OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview. If you are interested in this position, please email your resumes to: Adam Milligan amilligan@mykawartha.com
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Require office manager with significant experience in the construction industry to include overseeing estimating and project support departments Permanent position based in Perth $50k to $100k depending on capability and experience Applications to peter@awdcontractors.ca
Full time senior baking position working Tues-Sat 10am-6pm
Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.
Lanark County Support Services requires an Instructor (1 yr. Contract) in Almonte effective January 2017. Requirements: Developmental Service Worker Diploma or Behavioural Science Technician Diploma. Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance, cell phone, vehicle and ability to work anywhere in Lanark County. Please submit resume to: Leigh-Anne Giardino at lagiardino_lcss@ripnet.com or 49 Industrial Dr., Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 by November 11/16.
Carleton Place, home cleaning position, very part time, as required, must be neat, tidy, thorough, $13.25 hr. Female preference. BRR Properties 613-257-5711.
Mason Helper, New Job For You near Smith Falls. October-May, fulltime. Own transportation, Experienced Masonry Labourer, ( W H M I S ) 613-627-3055#0, info@gestionpontiac.com
Cleaners/Team Leaders for residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings, No weekends. All travel paid. $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 1 6 . 0 0 / h r. 2 Temporary Assembly 613-489-3993 or Line Workers required to elitecleaning@storm.ca start immediately. These positions go to January 1st but could turn into full time employment. Grade 12 required as well as your own steel toed boots/shoe. The wage is $12.00/hour and a 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime. We manufacture fine fragrances so a tolerance to fragrance is required. Please email your resume kelly.mitchell@michelgerm ain.com
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Forest Hill, LTC home in Kanata. If you possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in recreation and leisure studies, therapeutic recreation, kinesiology or other related field, OR current enrollment in a community college or university in a diploma or degree program in such a field, we would like to hear from you. Please submit resumes to: kchapple@omniway.ca or fax 613-599-9096. OMNI is committed to offering accommodations to applicants with disabilities wherever possible. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at: mlegros@omniway.ca. phone 705-748-6631, or by fax 705-742-9197.
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Qualified candidates can either mail or email a copy of their resume to: Attention: Kevin Ireton Hinton Dodge Chrysler 110 Ewart Avenue, Perth, Ontario K7H 3M6 No Phone Calls Please Email: kevin.i@hintondodge.ca Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contaced.
Tutor needed immediately for Gr. 12 english student in Perth. Supply or retired teacher ideal. Daytime hours at school. Police check required. 613-285-9120 (cell)
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Please forward resumes to jgorman@laurysenkitchens.com P o box 1235, 2415 carp road, stittsville, ontario K2s 1b3 Fax 613-836-7511
Perth Fabric Store, parttime work, must be able to sew or quilt. 613-267-7990
Snow clearing operators required in North Gower area, experienced personnel to operate tractors, blowers and plow trucks. Contact Foster Family Farm 613-851-3903 email: jobs@fosterfamilyfarm.ca
Kate Archer, Broker/Manager Bowes & Cocks Limited, Brokerage Office (613) 273-3187 Careers@bowesandcocks.com RealEstateCareerInfo.ca
Hinton Dodge Chrysler has a Permanent Full Time Position to fill immediately. We offer Competitive Pay, Benefit Plans and a State of the Art Facility.
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Mulligan’s Grocery, North Gower 613-489-3333 part & full time. Must be 18 years old+. Flexible schedule, evening/weekends, fast paced, submit resume in person.
Secretary and/or Treasurer for Lombardy Agricultural Society. Send resume to Melanie Chisholm: mell_macmillan@hotmail .com 613-913-2099 by Nov. 10, 2016. Part time job in your home.
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Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett
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Carolina Retirement Suites is seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Part-Time
Auto Body Technician Qualifications • Needs to be a team player • Self motivated with a great attitude • Valid driver’s license • Hard working & reliable • Able to attend training outside the facility (when required) • Must have a full body technician license
Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls
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BayBridge Senior Living is seeking passionate, hands-on people that share our values. All of our team members bring a high-level of understanding and skills related to their respective fields of expertise.
PSW Needed Part-time with various hours in Ashton. Private homecare for disabled aged 53, woman with MS. Experienced in passionate caregiving. Meal preparation, bathing, transfers, feeding etc. Own transportation. Call Dayle. 613-257-8007
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THE SUNFLOWER BAKESHOP is looking for an energetic, organized individual with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. A keen interest in healthful food, a positive team work attitude, and the capacity to multi task necessary assets. Responsibilities include baking desserts and managing part time assistant bakers. Product rotation, quality control and some product ordering involved. Given the training time required, we are only seeking resumes from serious applicants, prepared for a long term commitment. Proficiency in English and French an asset. Please apply with resume and references in person to: The Sunflower Bake Shop 100 Gore Street East, Perth, ON K7H 1J3 attention: Tamara Or by email to sunflower@bellnet.ca
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Cornerstone Landing Youth Services requires immediately in Smiths Falls a Live-in House Parent to assist teens with Life Skills. Free housing plus $700 compensation. May have outside employment. Call 613 285 9292 or email resume to terrilee@terrileekelford.com
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Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5. Carleton Place- Murray’s Flea Market, 38 vendors. Open year round Fri - Sun 10-5pm. 525 High St. @ Townline. Garage sale and breakfast, Saturday, November 5, Royal Canadian Legion Br 244, 26 Beckwith St. East Perth. Breakfast from 7:30-11 a.m. sale from 7:30-noon.
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FOR MR. MRS. ALLAN FRANK SUN, OCT 30, 2016 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This sale features a nice vintage 2010 John Deere tractor, all restored hit & miss stationery engines (running), split fire 3 pt wood splitter, side delivery rake, 10 ton wagon, bale spears, 1979 classic Goldwing motorcycle, 16’ Starcraft aluminum boat w/ 80 hp Mercury outboard, tractor snow blade, fencing, trailers, pellet stove, pellets, 2x6 lumber, as new Craftsman 22 hp lawn tractor, new canopy, as new MTD 10 hp snow blower, garden cart, fishing & camping equipment, variety of hand & power tools, chainsaw, Stihl blower, table top gramophone, oil lamps, Gibbard china cabinet, antique & modern furniture, collectibles & much more! Property sold. For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call:
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Line dancing at the ABC Hall, Bolingbroke, Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m. or Fridays 10-11 a.m. Please call Rhonda at 613-885-8543 to register. Lombardy Agricultural Society Annual Craft Fair, Saturday, November 5, 10-3, Lombardy Agricultural Hall. Interested in a table call Carol 613-283-3631. Looking for a family activity on the PA day, Friday, October 28? Join the Friends of the Library for the free film All The Time In The World, Elgin Municipal Hall, 2 - 4 p.m., the movie will follow a short Friends’ Annual General Meeting. Looking for a family activity on the PA day, Friday, October 28? Join the Friends of the Library for the free film All The Time In The World, Elgin Municipal Hall, 2 - 4 p.m., the movie will follow a short Friends’ Annual General Meeting. Mah jongg is played Thursdays at 1:30 at the ABC Hall in Bolingbroke. Everyone Welcome. Beginner lessons each week. Info: Freda 613-273-2571. Members of the New Horizon Club will commemorate Remembrance Day. November 9 - 2:00 pm. Guest speaker will be Terry Meagher, meeting in the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Christmas Lunch will be Wednesday, December 14, noon. Advance Tickets: Jean 613-283-6439 Info: Janet 613-269-2737 Monday Halloween Bingo, Prizes for costumes, treats and surprises, doors open a 6pm starts 7pm sharp RCL Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport
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Musician’s circle, Thursday evenings 7:00 p.m. ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Rd. No audience. Information call Matt Churchill 613-273-9005. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Montague, Centennial Hall, 9:3011:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Poppy Campaign for Royal Canadian Legion Br#542, Westport begin Oct. 28. The Business are participating in a special Remembrance Window Display judging will be Business Window Display on November 7th please contact Trish 613-273-7017 or email: roleytrish@gmail.com Potluck & Talent Night Union Hall, 1984 Wolf Grove Rd., Sat. Oct. 29, potluck 6pm, entertainment to follow. Bring a main course, salad or dessert. Coffee/Tea soft drinks provided. Linda 613-256-2277 Remembrance Day Service, Sun Nov. 6 start with a worship service at 9:15 Delta United Church followed by a service at the cenotaph in Stone Mills Park 11am. All welcome. Rideau Lakes Horticultural Society Annual General Meeting, Wednesday November 2, Portland Community Hall, 7:15 PM. The guest speaker following the AGM Sarah Fenner, topic: “Herbal Remedies”. Roast Beef Dinner, Watson Corners Community Hall, Sunday November 6, 4-6pm, profits to the Watsons Corners Hall Committee 2016. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month (November 8). Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast October 29, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road.
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AUCTION SALE Monday October 31st, 2016 For: Mr. Graham Jardine 496 Tatlock Road Carleton Place, ON Auction 10am * Viewing 9am 09’ GMC 1500 43k 06’ Crown Victoria 230k JD 1145 4x4 72” Com. Mower McCormick B250 Loader Tractor 73’ Blazer Plow Truck Allis Chalmers RC Tractor 33’ Plymouth (project car) Snowblower, 15hp & 20hp garden tractors, trailers, chainsaws, woodsplitter, tools & household! ***viewing: Sale day only*** Terms: Cash or Good Cheque
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Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Oct 7, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland. St. Bridget’s Harvest luncheon and bake sale. Saturday, Oct. 29 from 11-1 pm at the BVM Hall in Stanleyville. Soup, sandwich, dessert, coffee or tea. Sponsored by St. Bridget’s Catholic Women’s League. St. Stephen’s Church Dinner and Euchre, Thursday, Nov. 3, noon, at Maberly Community Hall. Sunday Fun Darts 12:45, no experience necessary Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport, You do not have to be a legion member everyone welcome Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the library, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp
SMITHS FALLS 4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-283-4684. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, November 2, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. Anniversary Dinner, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, October 29. Social time 4:30-5:30. Dinner at 5:30. Menu: Roast beef, potatoes, vegetables, salad, dessert. Advance tickets only 613-283-2318, 613-283-6987 or 613-283-7527. Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. 1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 613283-4684. Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95. AUCTIONS
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MF TRACTOR. HORSE DRAWN EQUIP’T. BUGGY & CUTTER. 2 WESTERN SADDLES. MECHANICAL & WOODWORKING TOOLS. LAWN EQUIP’T. ANTIQUES. for Leigh & Jeanette Catchpaugh From Toledo take Cty Rd 8 to # 1463A on Sat. Oct. 29/16 @ 10 am. Mr. Catchpaugh retired as a heavy-duty equipment mechanic. His well maintained MF 451 is a workhorse. The combination of heavy lifting & weight makes it a good tractor whether landscaping or moving big bales. A noteworthy auction sale. Bring a lawn chair. Large ad ran in last week’s edition. Terms: Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C ~ Catering
Handyman special located by the historic stone bridge in the village of Lyndhurst, Lot size .53 acres approx. 231’ frontage x 100’ deep. Three bedroom, full bath, dining & living room, full basement. Legal Description Part Lot 2, Con 10. Property being sold in as is where is condition. Auctioneers Note: Preview from 2pm to 3 pm, Property to be sold at 3 pm sharp! For viewing by appointment or to obtain a buyers package please call our office. Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit , Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call
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This century home set in the beautiful village of Westport is an excellent opportunity to own local history with class! Currently a quaint bed & breakfast on a 82’x154’ lot. Red brick exterior, life time steel roof, 2013 addition, 200 amp service. Main Floor: traditional main entrance way, parlor, dining room, large eat in kitchen, spare room, insulated sun porch, 2 stair cases. Upstairs: master bedroom w/ensuite bathroom, + 4 bedrooms, and bathroom. Innkeepers Suite: built in 2013, private entrance w/deck, lrg. living room w/propane stove, bedroom w/attached bathroom/laundry, double access to main house.
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Bingo, Every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. (canteen open from 4:30-7 p.m.) Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Candy Cane Bazaar & Luncheon, Trinity United Church Women, Sat. Nov. 5, 11-2pm, Church Hall, corner Market & Russel St., crafts, baking, accessories, jewellery, Christmas gifts, balloon burst & more! Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. Community Hymn Sing, Smiths Falls First Baptist Church, Sat. Nov 5, 6:30-7:30pm, 73 Beckwith St. N. Everyone Welcome. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, November 2, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116. Craft Sale, Saturday, November 5, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Smiths Falls Civitan Hall, Hwy 15. Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion. Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95. Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- November 1, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960. Family Fun Bingo, Sunday November 6, from 1:004:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Doors open 12:00 noon. Contact: Carol 613-284-0305. Fish & Chips, held every second Friday October 28 and November 25, 4-7 p.m. Lancaster Hall, Legion, Branch 95, 7 Main Street East. Members, Guest & Public Welcome. Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-4684. General Meeting, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95, November 1, 7 p.m. Lancaster Hall. Gentle Exercise at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services every Wednesday 9:30-10:30. Everyone welcome. Info: 613-284-2558 Jamboree, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95, Sunday October 30, Open Stage, Music 1-6:30 p.m., Ham and scallop potatoe dinner at 5 p.m. Members, Guest & Public Welcome. Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Fridays, Nov 4, 11, 18, 25, OEYC 9-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24. Kinsmen Building, Lower Reach Park, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613-2830095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30. Trinity United Church, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Open Mic, Every Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., Canadian Room, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Research your ancestors/learn indexing, Wednesday, November 2, 2-4 pm, Family History Center inside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 7283 Roger Stevens Dr. Contact: Lisa Trodden 613-283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Spaghetti Dinner, Friday Oct 28, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. For more info contact 613-284-0305. St John’s Anglican Church “Harvest Bazaar”, Saturday, October 29, noon to 3, at 2 George St S. Sponsor: St John’s Anglican Parish Council. Info: Karen Bryan 613284-8149, Parish Office 613-283-1261. Station Theatre Movie Weekend: Captain Fantastic, October 28 & 29. Serious thought-provoking themes, starring Viggo Mortensen. New time: 7 pm. Tickets: cash only at the door, Rating: PG. Vine Rhymes, appearing with Art Journey show and sale, Smiths Falls Arena, Nov. 5 & 6, 10-4pm. Info: Helen 613-284-2243. Youth Darts, Every Saturday 10 a.m.-noon, ages 5-18, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95.
Studio Theatre’s An Evening of One Act Plays delivers duo of delightfully dramatic comedies Who can resist a guaranteed formula for enjoyment? Consider the following equation: 11 of the finest actors in eastern Ontario (well, certainly in Lanark County!) + two highly regarded artistic directors + multiple talented designers and technicians + one charming theatre venue, divided by two quirky, humorous, thought-provoking short plays = An Evening of One Act Plays at Perth's Studio Theatre! The Real Inspector Hound, by award-winning playwright Tom Stoppard, initially appears to be a corny country-house mystery, a cliché-riddled whodunit, parodying its own genre. However, the separate existence of two pompous theatre critics - more concerned with their own issues than the play - prompts the audience to realize it is watching a play-within-a-play in which the critics' cliché-riddled commentary parodies its genre. The subsequent entanglement of the two story lines gives the audience a delightful maze to negotiate. Veteran director David Parry makes no attempt to conceal his glee with the cast he secured for The Real Inspector Hound. "It's a director's dream cast," says Parry. Two newcomers to the Studio Theatre stage are Kristy Tait Angel and Chris Angel, a dynamic wife and husband team who met in a high school production of Anne of Green Gables and have been doing theatre together for more than 20 years. "'Hound'" has been a lot of fun so far," says Tait Angel. "Stoppard is always great, so the material is smart, funny and fast moving. We're both enjoying the chance to work with lots of new people. With the
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exception of the two Davids (actor Bird and director Parry), this is the first time we've worked with everyone else involved in the show. Even though it's a one act, one of the biggest challenges has been getting lines down, because some sections repeat, but with just enough variation that you can easily get lost." The Angels are enthusiastic about participating in the upcoming Eastern Ontario Drama Festival. "We're both looking forward to the experience of the festival and the chance to see shows from eastern Ontario's theatre community." The remaining cast, all highly regarded performers, are David Bird, Jamie Schoular, Robert DelGrande, Grey Masson, Jenny Pfitzer and Krista Duff. In Leon Kaye's Coffee House, Amy and Dag meet at a coffee house. They joke, flirt and seem per-
fectly suited for one another. Then, time stops and everyone is frozen - all except Dag and Hugh, an odd man who has arrived claiming he's been sent to save Dag from making a dreadful, life-changing mistake. Hugh informs Dag that he has a perfect soulmate with whom he has spent many fulfilling lifetimes, only it isn't Amy. Twists and turns are prevalent in this mind-bending fantasy about coffee and the rest of one's life. The director of Coffee House, Lucas Tennant, is also thrilled with his cast, three excellent actors who are no strangers to Studio Theatre audiences. Julie Heney plays Amy, the initially reluctant object of Dag's (Hugh McCulloch) attentions as she sits idly at the coffee bar. Gradually Amy's icy resolve succumbs to Dag's charms and just when it looks like he might win her over, in comes
Perth’s Studio Theatre will host An Evening of One-Act Plays Nov. 3 to 6 featuring The Real Inspector Hound and Coffee House. Above left, in a scene from The Real Inspector Hound, Mrs. Drudge (Jenny Pfitzer), second from left, pours for the lady of the house, Cynthia Muldoon (Krista Duff), centre, while Major Muldoon (Grey Masson), left, in his “wheelchair” and Felicity Cunningham (Kristy Tait Angel) observe the proceedings. Above, from left: Moon, aka Inspector Hound (David Bird) stands over the dead body as Mrs. Drudge (Jenny Pfitzer), Cynthia (Krista Duff), Felicity (Kristy Tait Angel) and Major Muldoon (Grey Masson) consider his theory in another scene from The Real Inspector Hound. Hugh, played by Charles Henderson. This is when the play becomes surreal as Hugh suspends time for everyone in the coffee house except Dag and himself, revealing information to Dag that he hopes will alter the immediate course of events - for reasons that may - or may not - become apparent. The audience must come to its own conclusions; a characteristic of the play director Tennant especially enjoys. "Keep them guessing,
and wondering and thinking about it," says Tennant. "Just who the protagonist is isn't entirely clear. And is there a 'bad guy?' Come see for yourself!" It could be said that both oneact plays incorporate "twists of fate" quite skillfully into their structures. In a parallel twist, Studio Theatre had the good fortune to be able to enter both plays into the See PLAYS page 42
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Cheese puffs with onion jam make great holiday appetizers FOODLAND ONTARIO
Choux pastry is more familiar in desserts such as éclairs, but can also be used to make elegant appetizers, packed with a savoury filling. A food processor makes for a quick and easy method. Both the puffs and filling can be prepared ahead. Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: about 50 minutes Baking time: 45 minutes Makes about 100 puffs and 3 cups (750 mL) onion jam Ingredients Onion jam: • 1/4 cup (50 mL) unsalted butter • 2 lb (1 kg) Ontario red onions, about 8, halved and thinly sliced • 1 cup (250 mL) Ontario dry red wine • 2 tbsp (25 mL) granulated sugar • Salt and pepper Cheese puffs: • 5 Ontario eggs • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, preferably Kosher • 1 cup (250 mL) water • 1/3 cup (75 mL) unsalted butter • 1 tsp (5 mL) each Dijon mustard and granulated sugar • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) hot pepper sauce • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Ontario Swiss-style or cheddar cheese (about 4 oz/125 g) • 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
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These delectable puff pastries featuring onion jam make a popular appetizer for your upcoming holiday parties. Preparation instructions Onion jam: In large skillet, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring often, until soft but not brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Stir in wine; increase heat to mediumhigh. Cook, uncovered, until all the liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Stir in sugar; cook five minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (Make-ahead: jam can be made up to three days ahead, cool, cover and refrigerate. Warm to use.) Cheese puffs: In small bowl, using fork, beat together one egg and a pinch of salt. Set aside for glaze. In medium saucepan, bring water, butter, mustard, sugar, hot pepper
sauce and remaining salt to a boil, stirring to melt the butter. Remove from heat and immediately add the flour all at once. Beat with wooden spoon until mixture is well combined and leaves the sides of the pan, about one minute. Cook over medium heat for two minutes, stirring constantly. Transfer mixture to food processor and let cool two minutes. Add remaining eggs and process, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl, until eggs are incorporated and mixture is thick, smooth and shiny, about 30 seconds. If too thick, add 1 tsp (5 mL) of egg glaze. Add cheese and process for five seconds. Using two small spoons, drop dough onto two parchment paperlined sheets to form mounds 1-inch (2.5 cm) across, 1/2-inch (1 cm) high and 1-inch (2.5 cm) apart. Brush lightly with egg glaze. Bake in 425°F (220°C) oven for 15 minutes. Reduce temperature to 300°F (150°C). Remove baking sheets from oven and pierce the side of each puff with sharp skewer. Return to oven and bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Place baking sheets on wire racks to cool until slightly warm, about 10 minutes. Cut off tops with serrated knife to fill. Fill each puff with about 1 tsp (5 mL) of onion jam. (Make-ahead: store cooled puffs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Warm puffs
for three to five minutes before filling. one puff with 1 tsp/5 mL onion jam) Or freeze for up three weeks. Place • Protein: 1 gram frozen puffs onto baking sheet; heat • Fat: 1 gram in 350°F (180°C) oven until • Carbohydrate: 2 grams warmed through, eight to 10 minutes.) • Calories: 25 • Fibre: 0 grams Nutritional information (one serving: • Sodium: 20 mg
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upcoming festival due to the withdrawal of another theatre company’s entry. The weekend following An Evening of One-Act Plays, The Real Inspector Hound and Coffee House will be the Studio Theatre’s entries in the annual Eastern Ontario Drama League’s OneAct Play Festival, which the Studio Theatre will proudly host the weekend of Nov. 11 to 13. This prestigious festival brings together eight community theatre groups from across eastern Ontario to perform their best one-acts, plays between 25 minutes and one-hour in length. Performances will be judged by a professional adjudicator, who will announce awards for acting, direction, costume design and more at the awards brunch on Sunday, Nov. 13. Don’t miss your chance to see great commu-
nity theatre in action. Tickets for the EODL One-Act Play Festival are available now. Visit studiotheatreperth.com for details or call 613-326-0437. An Evening of One-Act Plays premieres at the Studio Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 3, with performances Nov. 3, 4 and 5 at 7:30 p.m., and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 6. Tickets are $22 (cash only) at the Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E, and $22 plus convenience fee at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St., (613267-6817; shadowfax.on.ca) and Tickets Please, in the Matheson House Museum Visitor Centre, 11 Gore St. E. (485-6434; ticketsplease.ca) both of which accept in-store, phone, online and credit card purchases. Tickets are $24 at the door, and $10 at the door for students with ID. Attend opening night and save $5. Submitted by C.Lee Bates for the Studio Theatre
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Trip abroad results in traffic controlling recommendations Glad to be back at home after a great two-week holiday in Ireland and Scotland. We had perfect weather and explored a great part of both countries. No, I didn't try to drive a vehicle there myself, but relied instead on some great tour bus drivers and cabbies to keep my knuckles their normal colour. We toured Ireland from the south to the north and spent a good part of the second week on Isle of Skye in Scotland and can heartily recommend the trek. Our hosts at the various B&Bs we stayed in were fantastic as well as everyone we met on the streets and back roads. Dublin had to be the liveliest city of the ones we visited with loads of energetic nightlife and dizzying traffic. Yet in all the hustle, bustle, and commotion we witnessed no accidents or incidents of road rage (yet sheep in the rural areas seem to have mooselike attitudes when it comes to slowly sauntering off the road at the sound of an oncoming bus horn). And the only concession to cyclists in the larger cities of both Ireland and Scotland was a narrow-marked area at the curb no wider than the centre lane markings on our highways. Many Canadians who have toured the UK and the Republic of Ireland have commented on the benefits of traffic roundabouts and they seem to be gaining larger footholds here every
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PERTH MILITARY SETTLEMENT 200th ANNIVERSARY
Perth Community Choir presents Death & Taxes in celebration of town’s 200th anniversary
Several teams registered for Beckwith Trivia Night, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Beckwith Township, above. The event was held on Monday, Oct. 17 at the Old Mill at Ashton (Ashton Brew Pub). Left, Beckwith Township staff entered a team. Clockwise from front left: planning administrator Niall Oddie, deputy reeve Sharon Mousseau, accounts payable Julie McKenna and CAO Cynthia Moyle. Submitted photos
“Remember, remember, the fourth of November, when nothing can be certain, except death and taxes...” Hmmm, that’s not quite right. Oh, this makes more sense! Mark your calendars for Nov. 4, opening night of the 2016 Perth Community Choir (PCC) production of Death & Taxes, The Musical, at the Mason Auditorium, 13 Victoria Street, Perth, for a two-week run. In this, the bicentennial year of the founding of the Perth Military Settlement, it seemed fitting that PCC – Perth’s oldest, continuously operating theatre group – stage a production that spoke of small-town life, although not necessarily life in Perth. “Death, taxes, and childbirth! There’s never any convenient time for any of them.” So says Scarlett O’Hara, a character that does not appear in the production. Nor is there a baby. Nor a war. Nor a plantation. Then what does it have? Why a cow, of course. Death & Taxes, The Musical is a tuneful, funny, hand-clapping, toe-tapping, whimsical, and maybe just a leetle bit cyni-
cal look at small-town politics. It all takes place in the town of Pompeii, Ontario – pronounced POMP-ee, please. Pompeii, like its predecessor in Italy, is slowly being buried by the onrush of civilization. How the residents dig their way out makes for two hours of real fun. But, remember, it’s not about Perth! Characters in the show range from the town’s mayor/barber, to a visiting developer, to members of council and the Cultural Society, as well as just about anyone else who might pop up in a small town. As in every production since PCC was founded 35 years ago, all members of the cast, orchestra, crew, and production team come from the Perth community. PCC has a proud tradition of welcoming and fostering talent from all walks of life and all ages. Death & Taxes, The Musical will play at the Mason Auditorium, 13 Victoria Street, Perth, on Nov. 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 at 7:30 p.m., and on Nov. 6 and 13 at 2 p.m. It’s the funniest, tuneful-est, toe-tapping-est, hand-clappingest musical ever absolutely not written about Perth!
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November Events 2016
Perth: A Look Back Through 200 Years
Stories in commemoration of Perth’s 200th anniversary. An exhibit at the Perth Museum. Info: 613-267-1947 or www.perthtourism.ca November 11
Perth Remembrance Day Ceremony
At the Perth & Smiths Falls District Memorial, 33 Drummond St. West at 11 a.m. Info: Perth Legion 613-267-4400
November 26
Perth BIA’s Festival of Good Cheer
It’s Christmas shopping season in Perth! Horse-drawn trolley rides, music and merchants offering specials, tastings and demos. Info: 613-267-3311 or www.downtownperthbia.ca November 26
Beckwith Christmas Craft Fair
At the Beckwith Public School gym. There will be over 40 vendors, a lunch counter and holiday photos on site. Info: 613-257-1539 or cmgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca November 27
Christmas Craft Show
November 11
At the Perth Civitan Hall. Info: 613-267-2181 or www.perthcivitan.org
At Beckwith Park, 9th Line Beckwith beginning at 1 p.m. Info: 613-257-1539 or cmcgregor@twp.beckwith.on.ca
December Events
Beckwith Remembrance Day Ceremony November 12
Lanark County Quilters Guild Fall Sale & Luncheon
At Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church, 11 a.m. Free admission, a cost of $5.00 for lunch. Info: 613-273-9732 (Marilyn Robinson) November 17
The Lives of the Settlers and a Celebration of the 200th Anniversary Year A Perth & District Historical Society meeting at the Perth Legion at 7:30 p.m. In this final meeting of the anniversary year, our historians will present the immigrant’s story as they settled into their new world and the challenges they faced. Info: 613-264-0094 or www.perthhs.org
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Perth: A Look Back Through 200 Years
Stories in commemoration of Perth’s 200th anniversary. An exhibit at the Perth Museum. Info: 613-267-1947 or www.perthtourism.ca December 1 to 31
Home for the Holidays
At the Perth Museum. Info: 613-267-1947 or www.perthtourism.ca December 2
Festival of Lights in the Basin
Father Christmas will get things started at 6 p.m. with a bonfire and music in the Tay Basin followed by fireworks at 6:30 and the lighting of the community Christmas trees in the Crystal Palace. Info: 613-267-1947 or www.perthtourism.ca
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PERTH MILITARY SETTLEMENT 200th ANNIVERSARY Magical antics at annual Perth & District Chamber of Commerce awards dinner
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Hilarity prevails when super spy meets soccer mom MOVIE: Keeping Up With the Joneses STARRING: Zack Galifianakis, Isla Fischer, Jon Hamm, Gal Godot and Patton Oswalt DIRECTOR: Greg Mottola RATING: 14A The first twenty minutes or so of Keeping Up With The Joneses is excruciatingly painful. What’s worse is Mottola is doing it on purpose. He wants you squirming in your seat in the face of this sickening picture of suburban perfection. It’s so over-the-top it’s like a cartoon of reality, so when everything goes sideways it feels like it makes perfect sense. Jeff (Zack Galifianakis) and Karen Gaffeny (Isla Fischer) live in their little piece of suburban heaven. It’s summer, the kids are off to camp, and life is good. Then the Joneses move in. Tim (Jon Hamm) and Natalie Jones (Gal Gadot) are the kind of perfect couple that make other people feel a little sick. They’re beautiful, loving, kind and all around good people. While Jeff and Karen are quick to make friends there’s something about the Joneses that doesn’t sit right with Karen. They seem too perfect. When Karen and Jeff find a bug planted in their home it turns out Karen was right. The Joneses are spies, but who are they spying on, and who are they spying for? When Karen and Jeff start to dig a little deeper they get in over their heads fast. When the bullets start flying it’s Tim and Natalie who come to Jeff and Karen’s rescue. This regular suburban couple quickly gets pulled into the sexy and dangerous world of international espionage. An action comedy needs two things in order to work. The first and obvious is it has to be funny. Keeping Up With the Joneses is hilarious. I haven’t laughed this hard in a long time. Part of it is the painful build-
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up because when it does go crazy you’re more than ready to laugh. It’s also a seven-layer dip of absurdity. The idyllic suburban neighbourhood is every bit as absurd as the world of intrigue, but somehow when super spy meets soccer mom it works, and it’s funny. The second part is you can’t phone in the action. The action sequences have to be intense and exciting. The Joneses has a wicked car chase, a spectacular explosion and some intense gun battles, and they do it all while making you laugh. A tightly written and clever film, but it’s the chemistry of the cast that brings it all together. Zack Galifianakis is perfect as the unassuming and all around nice guy. Isla Fischer plays the bored housewife with a bit of a crazy streak perfectly. Jon Hamm not only looks the part of a super spy he’s also got great comedic delivery. The real surprise is Gal Gadot. I’ve seen her kick butt in the Fast and Furious franchise and as Wonder Woman, but I had no idea she is this funny. The juxtaposition of the everyday couple with the super spy couple is hilarious. What is really clever though is how similar both couples are. Mark Haskins’ column is a regular feature.
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