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Mississippi Mills chief administrative officer, Diane Smithson, is leaving the municipality. But she doesn’t have far to go. Smithson will become the new chief administrative officer of Mississippi Mills’ neighbour, the Town of Carleton Place. Her last day will be March 2, 2018. She has spent 20 years in the post, and nine prior to that working for its pre-amalgamation municipalities. In an official statement released by Mayor Shaun McLaughlin on Dec. 20, he indicated how Smithson has played a key role in the municipality’s stability and growth. “Ms. Smithson has brought leadership, stability and vision to our municipality and those who have had the pleasure of working with her will all be saddened by her departure,” he stated. “Ms. Smithson has been instrumental in the growth and modernization of our municipality and has been a source of knowledge and staEvelyn Harford/Metroland bility during these past decades.” McLaughlin noted in his nearly Brynlee Price, 4, skates with Santa at the Beckwith Recreation Complex two terms of council working alongon Sunday, Dec. 17. Price told the Carleton Place-Almonte Canadian side Smithson, he has continually been impressed by her “professionalGazette that this year she wants a tractor for Christmas.
Diane Smithson ism, integrity and commitment to our municipality.” He said Mississippi Mills’ loss is Carleton Place’s gain. “After 29 years in Mississippi Mills, pre- and postamalgamation, the chance to become the CAO in Carleton Place offers Diane the opportunity for professional growth and for new challenges.” “…As mayor, I would like to pass on my sincerest congratulations to Diane and a heartfelt thank you for the years of dedication to our municipality,” McLaughlin continued. “There will definitely be a void in the mu-
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The Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust (MMLT) is delighted that donations received by the Big Creek campaign to mid-December represent approximately 80 per cent of the $48,500 needed for the acquisition and future stewardship of the Byrne Big Creek Nature Preserve. This exceptional property was bequeathed to the MMLT by the late Joel Byrne who was a strong supporter of the Mississippi Valley Field Naturalists (MVFN) and the Macnamara Field Naturalists Club. Longtime friend of Joel Byrne, MVFN member Cliff Bennett spoke for many when he said that the generous response from donors is testimony to the high regard in which Joel was held. “The campaign also offers an opportunity for many new residents in the area to learn about the important work done by the Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust to secure ecologically significant lands for the enjoyment of future generations. So in a way, Joel continues to donate and to educate,”
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Mississippi Madawaska Land Trust’s Big Creek campaign for the acquisition and future stewardship of the Byrne Creek Nature Preserve is at nearly 80 per cent of its goal of $48,500. Above, a shot of Big Creek looking downstream. said Bennett. “The Byrne Big Creek Nature Preserve is an ecologically significant property,” said Cathy Keddy, a noted ecologist and chair of MMLT’s ecological stewardship committee. “Just a brief survey revealed that it provides habitat for 19 plant species of significance in Lanark County and likely many more. The floating wetland, hardwood forest and soft maple swamp are a few of the property’s highlights. Joel’s great gift to the land trust ensures that this biodiverse prop-
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The Mississippi Square Dance Club is preparing for its 29th annual Halfway Dance Saturday, Jan. 13 at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place. Participants come from across the region, including Carleton Place, Almonte, Perth, Smiths Falls and Lanark. Above, dancers take over the school’s gymnasium during last year’s dance.
Mississippi Squares prepare for Halfway Dance Jan. 13 Mississippi Squares Dance Club is a registered nonprofit, volunteer-run organization that was formed in 1986. The 100-plus members come from a large area surrounding Carleton Place, including
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Several ways to ‘tree-cycle’ your used Christmas tree While your discarded Christmas tree may look sad and bare without the lights and ornaments lying on the snowbank, it is getting ready for its next tree-cycling act. Christmas trees are 100 per cent biodegradable and there are many ways to give your tree a second life this post-holiday season. Most municipalities in Ontario have curbside pickups or dropoff depots for your used tree. Each year, the 100,000 Christmas trees collected in Toronto are chipped into 3,700 tonnes of mulch used as compost in city parks. When it comes time to recycling your tree, bring it to the curb, and keep your stand, ornaments, tinsel and lights so they can be reused next year. In some places like the Royal Botanical Gardens near Hamilton, discarded trees are placed streamside to armour the banks against erosion of waterways and creeks, and provide habitat for fish and wildlife. The Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington last year picked up more than 3,000 trees which were mulched for local naturalization projects. If you have the space on your property, a used tree can be
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Notre Dame Catholic High School, 157 McKenzie St. in Carleton Place. Attendance during the past few years has been in the mid300s. Dancers come from the 33 dance clubs members of the Eastern Ontario Square and Round Dance Association and from clubs in upstate New York. The title, halfway, is due to the fact that new dancers who began dancing in September will be halfway through learning the 52 steps in the basic program. The club callers co-ordinate among themselves to insure that all new dancers are at the same level the objective being that everyone has a memorable experience. This will be the first time that they will have an opportunity to attend a large, multi-club event. The venue for the halfway dance will include a separate hall for dancers who have completed the basic program as well as oth-
er dancers. Two other halls will be dedicated to dancers who are at higher levels, basically mainstream, plus and rounds. The evening ends with buffet where the more than 300 attendees are treated to wide verity sandwiches, savories, deserts and refreshments, all provided by club members. This is a very efficiently run feast to behold. Modern square dancing provides people of all ages an opportunity to have fun, forget their troubles, make new friends, get exercise and feel good about mastering something new in the company of helpful, friendly people who just want to dance. Dancing is set to modern music and the caller weaves directions for the dancers into the music. These easy-to-follow calls are repeated in each dance, so a dancer soon learns to respond in a synchronized way with the other dancers in a square. According to a Mayo Clinic study, dancing can burn as many calories as walk-
ing, swimming or riding a bicycle. Square dancing, in particular, is a low-impact activity requiring constant movement and quick directional changes, which help keep the body in shape — heart rate increases, muscles strengthen, balance improves and mindbody coordination sharpens. In fact, research studies show that dancing is also good for the brain. No previous dance experience is necessary. Both couples and single people easily join in. Angels (experienced dancers) are always available to get singles up on the dance floor. The dance season is in two semesters: September to December and then January to April. Best of all, the cost is only $60 per person per session, which equates to $5 for each two-and-ahalf-hour evening of dance over a four-month session. Submitted by George Newton of the Mississippi Squares Dance Club
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medical emergencies therefore it will be valuable for first responders to carry naloxone. The Gananoque Police Service, Brockville Police Service and Smiths Falls Police Service as well as the Gananoque Fire Service had purchased their own naloxone earlier this year in response to the opioid crisis and have already been trained by the health unit to administer naloxone. The Leeds Grenville Lanark District Health Unit will continue to provide training and start to distribute naloxone to eligible fire and police services as requested. The eligible police and fire services are: * Any fulltime, composite, or volunteer fire services, northern and First Nation fire departments; * Municipal police officers; * First Nation constables; and, * Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).
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elebrating on New Year’s Eve that year was out. The year before, Mother’s efforts to bring in the new year with a family party turned into a complete disaster, with Father standing in the stairwell ordering us all to bed long before the clock struck midnight, or there would be hell to pay! That evening, the year before, started out well enough, but when someone suggested ‘musical chairs’ and the brothers broke the leg off a kitchen chair in the race for a seat, and the roars could be heard in Renfrew. Mother wasn’t taking any chances on a repeat performance. No, that year there would be no party. But we would welcome in the new year by sitting around the kitchen table, each with a piece of foolscap in front of us. Mother
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decided it was a good idea if we all wrote out our New Year’s resolutions. I have no idea why she bothered, because the ones we wrote out the day after the party fiasco were forgotten almost before the ink was dry on the paper. But Mother was determined we would do something to mark the ending of one year, and the beginning of another. My sister Audrey said Mother figured not much could go wrong with just sitting around the kitchen table. We were to number our resolutions, and put the most important one first. Since I had yet to learn to write, it took me forever to print what behaviour I planned on changing in the year ahead. First on the list was my resolve that I would get along better with bad Marguirite at the Northcote
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School. She was the bane of my existence, and I doubted the resolution would last long unless bad Marguirite herself was planning on changing. But I printed it out anyway. I would also try to eat everything Mother put on the table, and that included blood pudding, head cheese and liver. I gagged just thinking about it, and was pretty sure that was one resolution that wouldn’t last long. Since my sister Audrey and I
shared a bed, and she hated when I put my cold feet on her legs, and vowed she was going to go downstairs and sleep on the couch in the kitchen if I didn’t stop, I figured she would be pleased when she heard what I had printed on my paper. I would, ever after, refrain from the habit. I was running out of ideas. And then it came to me. I never did get much out of the church service. I had no idea what the minister was talking about. The little room where we had Sunday School was full of pictures of Jesus, and every one had Him looking sad or mad, and whoever decided to teach on Sunday was usually someone my sister Audrey’s age, who didn’t know much more about the bible than I did. I would force myself to pay attention to her and to the min-
ister, and give up looking out the window, or counting the boards in the wainscotting down the wall beside our pew. And I would really concentrate when it came prayer time. And then it hit me. Every Sunday I would take a penny out of my knotted hanky and put it on the collection plate. I finished printing the last word ... I couldn’t spell collection, so I just printed ‘plate’. I looked over my list, and then I reread the last sentence … ‘a penny on the plate’. I thought of all I could buy from the candy counter at Briscoes’ General Store for a penny, and scratched it out. I was glad Mother said our lists would be private ... we didn’t have to show them to anyone. For that I was grateful, because I was pretty sure my scratching out my last entry
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Quiet McArthur Island in Carleton Place, situated on the bank of the Mississippi River, is about to get a whole lot busier. On Dec. 12, during the town’s planning and protection meeting, council members approved in principle an application for development at 150 Mill St. – the old woollen mill property. Archibald McArthur, one of Carleton Place’s early industrialists, built the multi-storey stone mill in 1871. It is deemed a heritage property. A brick addition came later. On Tuesday, development services manager Joanna Bowes explained McArthur Island, accessible by the Mill Street and Gillies bridges, measures 13.5 acres. “However, only a portion of the island will be developed,” she explained. “The rest is a no touch area, designated environmental constraint and floodplain within the town’s Official Plan (OP) and development permit bylaw (DPB).” McArthur Island is one of Carleton Place’s four strategic properties. The other three: former Findlay Foundry site; Wool Growers property; and former DRS manufacturing plant property. “These lands are intended for mixed-use development ... medium to high density,” Bowes noted, and “they were introduced into the town’s 2013 OP.” She added, “The reasoning ... to help bring people to support the downtown core as well as provide unique opportunities for commercial
ventures.” Jim Mikulasik, the owner of McArthur Island since 2008, is proposing to construct a phased project, with phase one including the re-development of the old mill into 58 apartat ment units as well as a restaurant/ pub, banquet facility and retail/commercial space. Bean Chevrolet 613-257-2432 Bowes noted there would be 24 Buick GMC Ltd. 375 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place bachelor apartments, 18 one-bedroom units, 11 one-bedroom with den apartments and five two-bedroom units. « Jef Jeff Julian Later phases of the project, not yet Insurance Agent detailed or applied for include an adAsk Me About ditional 58 residential units, indoor/ Life Insurance underground parking and the reviJeff Julian Jef talization of the site’s steel-framed Agent building. www.JeffJulian.ca www Bowes noted all phases come with (613) 257-AUTO(2886) conditions. 1-888-341-FARM(3276) “Gorgeous!” Mayor Louis AntonJeff Julian Insurance Agency Inc. akos said of the plans. Coun. Doug Black was thrilled to I also offer Auto, Home and learn the mill’s chimney would be preBusiness Insurance. served, as well as the remnants of the old water-powered turbines located at the side of the building. According to Bowes, Mikulasik’s proposal conserves and maintains the heritage of the woollen mill and the industrial brick building. It preserves the character of the area as well as local landmarks. “Mr. Mikulasik has been working with the planning department consistently to get to this point,” she added. He has also been working with the you is what we do” town’s municipal heritage committee. “Helping On Tuesday, the developer was 24 Lansdowne Avenue, Carleton Place only seeking the approval of the 613-253-3300
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On Dec. 12, council members approved in principle an application for development at 150 Mill St. – the old woollen mill property. Unfortunately, phase one of the development includes the implementation of a turning circle near Gillies Bridge, which endangers a 120-year-old hackberry tree. Residents and council have been vocal about saving this tree, in addition to other hackberry trees on the island.
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The Carleton Place and District Civitan Club’s past president, Ron Legge, left, is joined by Heather Legge, Sarah Soule, and Connie Jamieson, in presenting a cheque for $3,500 from the club to the Christmas Baskets program, during the Carleton Place appreciation night at the arena’s upper hall on Saturday, Dec. 9.
nicipality without her but staff and council will continue to work together for the future and best interest of the municipality.” According to a press release issued by the Town of Carleton Place, Smithson was recruited following a nationwide search by Toronto-based executive search firm, Ravenhill Group Inc. Mayor Louis Antonakos said Smithson’s skills and experience will serve her well in Carleton Place. “Diane has a wealth of municipal experience and knowledge; she brings a fresh, forward-thinking leadership style to this
role,” he stated. “Council is excited to work with her on advancing Carleton Place’s priorities and setting the stage for the future. I’m confident that she is just what we need and welcome Diane to her new role.” Smithson is also relishing the opportunity to help Carleton Place grow. “I look forward to working with Carleton Place’s council and staff team. The next 10 years are going to be some of the most important years for the growth of this community,” she said. “I am excited to be working alongside the mayor and council to navigate these changes for the long-term sustainability of the com-
munity.” Smithson will take over the reins in Carleton Place from longtime CAO Paul Knowles, who is retiring, but will stay on in a supporting role as project manager for special projects. He has been Carleton Place’s CAO since 1993. Smithson wasn’t the first to secure the job after Knowles, however. On April 25, Carleton Place council announced Mark Jensen would be taking on the role this past July, but he stepped away from the post on June 28, citing “changes in personal and family circumstances.” – With files from Tara Gesner
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Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve with family and kids in Beckwith? The members of council invite everyone to join them for the township’s third annual New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks on Sunday, Dec. 31. The event, held at Beckwith Park, runs from 4 to 7:30 p.m., with fireworks lighting up the sky at 6 p.m. Other festivities as the township welcomes 2018 include horse-drawn sleigh rides (two teams), a bonfire, hot chocolate and public skating, and it is all free. The new year marks the
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popcorn, chips, chocolate bars and more. This year, additional parking is available at Beckwith Public School, located at 1523 9th Line. The township will plough CJ’s Branch of the Beckwith Trail, which connects the park and school. Do not forget to bring a lawn chair and bundle up. Beckwith Park is located at 1319 9th Line. For additional information about New Year’s Eve Family Fireworks, contact the municipal office at 613-257-1539.
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Residents demand changes to Mississippi Mills draft Community Official Plan BY ASHLEY KULP
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The message was heard loud and clear. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills was seeking feedback on its draft Community Official Plan (COP) during a Dec. 14 open house and they received just that. In abundance. The upstairs hall at the Almonte Community Centre was standing room only with nearly 400 residents concerned about changes to the COP, particularly the municipality’s decision to designate Natural Heritage Systems (NHS). Under the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), municipalities are required to designate NHS in certain regions (E6 and E7), however the level of policy municipalities can enact is not identified. A NHS is described as an integrated system of environmental features (including wetlands, woodlands and conservation areas) that rely on each other to support natural functions, protect species and ecosystems. According to the draft COP, “a diverse and well-connected natural heritage system contributes to the municipality’s environmental, social, cultural and economic values.” “Much of the untarnished natural beauty of the overall Mississippi Mills landscape is the result of generations of responsible stewardship
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Approximately 400 residents turned up at the Almonte Community Centre Dec. 14 for the Mississippi Mills Community Official Plan review open house. The majority were concerned about the implications the creation of a natural heritage system will have on their properties. of the land,” the draft states. “However, in recent years, there has been a gradual and permanent loss of large portions of natural features. Without proper policies, these areas may over time, be transformed into small and disconnected patches – fragments of the original natural feature – that can no longer provide many of the previous benefits, thus leading to negative cumulative impacts and loss of important natural heritage features and areas.” While only eco-regions E6 and E7 in the province need to be identified, with the draft COP, the municipality
is opening it up to not only E6, but also E5, in the western half of the municipality. The problem landowners have is the restrictions that will be imposed on them as to what they can do on their properties. One farmer wondered how his tile-drained field could be considered a provincially significant wetland under the COP changes. This was the fourth time for residents to make their voices heard, after three separate meetings on the potential implications of the NHS policies were held in Pakenham (Nov. 28), Clayton (Dec. 6) and Almonte (Dec. 11).
While the open house was to feature a presentation by planner Marc Rivet of JL Richards and Associates, residents quickly denied Rivet that opportunity, but instead demanded to hear from council members about the implications of the NHS. Every five years, a municipality’s Official Plan must be reviewed and JL Richards and Associates was charged by the municipality to undertake the COP review and create the draft document. “I don’t care about your presentation, but I want to ask Mississippi Mills, why did they do it (NHS)? Does anyone really want to see this presentation?” asked one attendee. The comments were met with cheers from the audience, which prompted Mississippi Mills Mayor Shaun McLaughlin to note that the NHS is being imposed by the province. “We have not had a town planner for a while and in the interim, we hired outside consultants who did a good job,” he explained. Former planner Stephen Stirling resigned in the summer. He admitted the plan perhaps goes too far. “Maybe this is the Cadillac when we want the Volkswagen,” McLaughlin commented. “But there is a process and we are not going to rush this. We were to have a public meeting on Jan. 30, but that will be pushed off now.” “…Most people on council are
landowners too and we want the minimum (requirements),” he added. In a Frequently Asked Questions prepared by the municipality and circulated to those at the Dec. 14 open house, COP policies only apply to land at the time of development. “If there are no new proposed development plans on a property, there are no new limitations on property use,” the document states. “For example, properties may still be used for, but not limited to: passive recreation, woodlot management, limited firewood harvesting for personal use and/or incidental to good forest management practices, hunting, maintaining existing trail systems, maple syrup production and recreation camp fires (with valid burn permits) etc.” Breaking down the different land types, existing agricultural lands would see no impact and an Environmental Impact Study (EIS) wouldn’t be necessary unless another use was being added that wasn’t permitted. For rural lands, existing lots would see no change but an EIS could be triggered if the development is near an identified natural feature. Existing wetlands would not be impacted, according to the municipality, but development would not be permitted on them. Plans for property next to a wetland would also likely require an See COP page A/CP11
was w raised from this raffle to help purchase needed patient care equipment at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital! A BIG Thank You! to everyone who donated prizes and to those who sold and purchased tickets! We coul ouldn’t have done it without our generous Prize Donors! Abundance Chiropractic and Wellness Centre ● ADT Se Security ● Bait Casters ● Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC ● Beth Hollihan - CPDMH Foundation ● Black Tartan ● raumeister Brewing Co. ● Burns Jewellers ● Canadian Cooperative Woolgrowers Ltd. ● Canadian Golf & Country Braume Canadian Tire Carleton Place ● Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce ● Carleton Place & District Club ● C Memorial Hospital Foundation ● Carleton Place IDA Drugmart ● Carleton Place Terrace ● Carleton Place Winery ● Colleen Havel - Rodan and Fields ● Dixon Massage Therapy ● FreshCo ● Funding Innovation ● Good Food Co. ● oll Greco Carleton Place ● Heritage Fitness and Rehabilitation Centre ● Ian’s Christmas Adventure Park and Tree Farm ● J & D Originals ● JACKfm & Country 101.1 ● Lake 88 ● Lakeside Shawarma ● Law and Orders ● Marked Paintball ● MD Golf ● Mississippi Mudds ● Norma Hamilton - CPDMH Foundation ● Ottawa West Girl ● Sam Bat ● Sharon Sinfield - Canadian Gazette ● Shoppers Drug Mart ● Sobczak Tree Farm ● Solace Hair Design ● Staples ● The Beckwith Butcher ● The Cheddar Stop ● The Good Food Tour ● The New Oak Tree ● The New March Ford ● The Waterside A V!VA Retirement Centre ● Town of Carleton Place with Stalwart Brewery ● UNPOSED Inc. 78 prize winners were recorded on Facebook each day during the 12 Days of Christmas from December 13-24. You can still visit the Foundation and Chamber’s Facebook pages to see these prizes and catch the winners!
Proceeds from this raffle generously support the purchase of patient care equipment at the Hospital!
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County PSB wants to see GPS tracking, not radio monitoring, for dementia patients BY DESMOND DEVOY
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Video killed the radio star, and when it comes to radio monitoring of dementia patients, GPS technology may have killed that program here in Lanark County. The Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB) has been investigating using radio monitoring of dementia patients since June, but has discovered that this technology is going the way of cassette tapes and floppy disks. While the Tay Valley PSB voted in favour of radio monitoring, the Car-
leton Place PSB said that it was not in favour of it, with Beckwith Township’s PSB following suit. “I’ll be frank. We don’t think there is much merit in this,” said Les Reynolds, chief of Carleton Place’s Ocean Wave Fire Company, at the association’s meeting in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13. “It is old technology.” Reynolds said he had spoken to one person who has a loved one with dementia, and “there are options there. We should be supportive of anything that would make it safer,” for dementia victims, Reynolds said.
Neil MacLeod of the Mississippi Mills Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) said that GPS (Global Positioning System) tracking was “far more up to date,” and that his group had also voted against the radio tracking system that was cited in Quinte West. MacLeod said he would prefer that there was a push for the “leading edge of technology” to be used instead. Neil Fennell, the association’s chair, said that his own Tay Valley PSB had made its decision before knowing that more current technology was available. Insp. Derek Needham, the detach-
ment commander for the Lanark County OPP, said that geofence technology was already being used at retirement homes in Perth. An electronic perimeter is put up around the home, and when a loved one wanders beyond that perimeter, an alert is sent to a relative and/or guardian’s cell phone, that the dementia patient “is on a walkabout,” said Needham. In one such case, the alert was activated and “they found her on Gore Street … No need to call the police.” Fennell said that he would thank Louise Noble, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville, for her presen-
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Mississippi Mills’ Neil MacLeod becomes new chair by acclamation BY DESMOND DEVOY
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There was no rush to take up the leadership of the Lanark County Association of Police Services Boards (PSB), with the very future of the association itself in question. During the association’s final meeting of 2017, held on Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the Tay Valley Township council chambers, outgoing chair Neil Fennell, completing two years at the top, said that the time had come for him to go, and for a replacement to come forward. Many names were put forward – including one plea for Tay Valley’s Fennell to stay on – but two of those nominated proved to be a little gun shy about letting their name stand. “It’s not onerous … it really isn’t,” said Fennell, seeking nominations from the floor. “There is merit in maintaining this organization. Maybe we will be deemed to be obsolete … who knows what the
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From left, outgoing Lanark County Police Services Board Association chair Neil Fennell writes down his contact details for incoming chair Neil MacLeod, right, as Perth’s Eric Halpin looks on, at the end of the association’s final meeting of 2017 in the Tay Valley Township council chambers on Wednesday, Dec. 13. future holds.” Outgoing county PSB association chair Neil Fennell “There is merit in maintaining this organization. Maybe we will be deemed to be obsolete … who knows what the future holds,” he said in reference
to proposed changes to policing law in the province. Montague Township Reeve Bill Dobson nominated Mississippi Mills Coun. Jane Torrance to replace Fennell. Torrance’s name had come up earlier this month for a
countywide position, when she ran against Perth Mayor John Fenik to be county warden, but she was defeated. Torrance politely declined, saying, “No, thank you. I’m good.” At that point, Maureen Towaij nominated Neil MacLeod, also from Mississippi Mills, but she did not mince words about what 2018 could mean for the association. “It’s going to be a rocky time ahead and maybe not very rewarding,” said Towaij, herself from the Tay Valley Township PSB. At this stage, Perth PSB chair Coun. Jim Graff said, with “no disrespect” to MacLeod, that “I would absolutely beg you (Fennell) to stay on,” adding that this was “not a time for change. You’ve put a lot of time into it.” Fennell thanked Graff “for
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those kind words,” but noted that he already sits on three boards as it is. “I respectfully might say that it is time for a change. I will respectfully decline the opportunity.” The name of the Perth PSB’s newest member, Eric Halpin, was also floated as possible contender, but he declined, saying, “I’m too new. I respectfully decline.” At this point, it became clear that MacLeod, a son of Scotland who moved from the Isle of Skye 20 years ago, was to be the new chieftain over the association, if somewhat by default. “I’m very honoured,” said MacLeod at his acclamation. MacLeod did ask whether the fact that he represented a Community Policing Advisory Committee (CPAC) was an issue for him representing PSBs, but Fennell assured him that
when Mississippi Mills’ CPAC was welcomed into the fold, it was done with no strings attached, and with “open arms.” Speaking to the proposed policing changes at Queen’s Park, OPP Insp. Derek Needham, the detachment commander for the Lanark County OPP, said at the meeting that “even when the new legislation is passed, we will have to wait (for new regulations)...then we will know. But now, it’s pretty ambiguous what they say,” he said, of the future of police services boards, whether they will be based on one PSB per detachment, and just how many members each PSB will have.
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Fond memories of Mammy I don’t remember the song – but I’ll never forget who sang it. Whenever someone asks me what my favourite Christmas memory is my mind shoots right back to Christmas morning, 1983. Yes, it was the Christmas, if I remember correctly, that I received my Winnie the Pooh train set, but that’s actually secondary. I woke up to the sound of my mother singing. I can remember waking up in my room, peering out into the hallway. All I could hear was her sweet voice coming from somewhere in the house. Whenever I’m feeling sad, I just remember her singing. If you were to sing the song again to me, I probably couldn’t identify it. But I will always remember how my late mother filled any house, any room, with her presence – usually for the best. Yes, she could be a commanding presence. As a teenager, I was trying to have a chat with my younger sister Dympna. Nothing major, but neither was it inconsequential either. We were in the living room, and then, from the other side of the house, my mother began talking to my brother Kieran. And my talk had to end. Her voice filled the room. We had to take our conversation elsewhere. Other times, she could surprise us. Even though her adopted mother was a servant in a more upscale mansion in south County Dublin, and her father was a bus driver, she had a more upper middle class upbringing than my father. We were watching Roberto Benigni’s 1997 movie Life is Beautiful. During the scene at the opera house, I thought the sound system had suddenly kicked into stereo – then I turned around and saw my mother singing along to the song on the screen, “Barcarolle,” from Jacques Offenbach’s opera, The Tales of Hoffmann. It’s at Christmastime that I miss my mother the most. I see my daughters rushing for their presents in the morning, and wish that she could be there to share in the moment. She would have “doted” on them. They say you can never come home again – but boy, could my mother put on a homecoming. My father took
DESMOND DEVOY Des Says me on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Prague, Czechoslovakia in January of 1992. The details of that trip are a column for another day, but it was a perfect time to go, historically. The Soviet hammer and sickle were still on the sides of the subway cars, and the country was still united, and Soviet troops had only left a few years earlier. One night, we were returning to our rented apartment. I was dragging my feet and walking slowly through the darkened streets of Prague. “What’s the matter son?” my father asked. “I miss Mammy,” I said. I was to turn 12 later that month, but I wasn’t above admitting it. Growing up, my mother loved the squeaky-clean British singer Cliff Richard. She had a fan photo of him in her room. She showed me an LP of his 1980 album I’m No Hero. “Quick, who does this look like?” she asked. I drew a blank. A little put out, she said, “Your father, of course.” On one of our last days in Prague, we were in a record shop. With the Berlin Wall having fallen, western music had suddenly flooded into eastern Europe. And there was a compilation of Cliff’s greatest hits – with lyrics printed on the back in Czech. My father brought it home to Canada in triumph. Upon our return, my mother had candles lit throughout the house, as classical music played on the turntable. A welcome home I’ll never forget, the flickering candle light welcoming me home in the winter darkness, my mother waiting at the door. Reading about Irish traditions recently, I choked up. Irish houses always light a candle in the window on Christmas Eve, to light the way for the Holy Family. Her light has gone out here. But I can’t wait to see her at the door in the next life, a light in the window, and a cup of tea ready and waiting. Merry Christmas, Mammy.
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On Thursday, Dec. 14, OPP Sgt. Rob Croth, who heads up the Carleton Place OPP detachment, volunteered and participated in the annual Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Bell Ringer Challenge. He competed with other police and fire Departments in Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls. Last year, Carleton Place’s Ocean Wave Fire Company won the trophy away from the Carleton Place OPP, who won it four years in a row. Pictured with Croth is Steve Impey, one of Walmart’s greeters, making a donation.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Resident questions necessity of speed calming measures DEAR EDITOR:
Having the dubious good fortune to live just off of Mississippi Road, I am flabbergasted to learn that the Town of Carleton Place feels speed calming measures are necessary. In
my daily experience, attempting to get anywhere near the posted limit will result in the suspension of your car being bounced out of a pothole and through the engine block. I agree, however, with chief administrative of-
ficer Paul Knowles – it couldn’t possibly be a systemic problem because the state of the road simply will not support such a thing! Sean Ainsworth Carleton Place
Beckwith resident worried about speed, garbage on road DEAR EDITOR:
I have lived on the 10th Line of Beckwith for more than 30 years now and have always loved living here. You are two minutes to Carleton Place but you still have the feeling of being in the country. Over the last 10 years, the 10th Line has seen an incredible amount of growth with a new subdivision opening up all the way down to the lake. These are big incredible homes that would make anyone proud to own. But now the problem: I have two dogs that I walk
down the 10th Line every day and you would not believe the amount of garbage that is thrown out the windows of cars. It is at the point that I have to keep the dogs on a close leash just to keep them out of the garbage. It seems that there are cups and bags from every fast food restaurant in town and more. Also some of the subdivisions have put up pylons on their road to slow drivers down. More power to them, but it seems that the minute they pull on to the 10th Line it is their own
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personal race track. The speed limit is 60 km/hour not 120 km. I have a three-year-old grandson that comes over to visit and we are afraid to let him play in the front yard due to the speed of the drivers going down the 10th Line. Please, if you can bring the garbage into your car, wait until you get home to get rid of it. Also, please slow down there are people that do live on the 10th Line. Phil Arnott Beckwith
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Municipal Matters • December 28, 2017
MEETINGS OF COUNCIL
Town Hall Holiday Closure: theTown Hall closed for the Christmas Holiday on December 22nd, 2017 and will reopen on January 2nd, 2018. There will be no meetings of Council on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018. Regular meetings of Council will resume on January 9th, 2018 and will be scheduled as follows: • January 9th, 2018: Physical Environment and Planning and Protection Committee • January 16, 2018: 1st Regular Council and Policy Review Committee Meeting • January 23, 2018: Corporate Services, Community Issues and Planning and Protection (if necessary) • January 30, 2018: 2nd Regular Council and Policy Review Committee Meeting
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WASTE COLLECTION
During the Christmas holidays there will be a slight change in the waste collection schedule. Residents are reminded to have items at the curb by 7am. On the following collection days each residence is permitted 3 un-stickered bags (no oversized bags permitted): • Thursday December 28 • Friday December 29 Any additional bags must be stickered to ensure collection. Christmas wrapping paper is recyclable – please securely place wrapping paper in a box, tied in a bundle or in paper yard waste bag. If you would like additional recycling information, please download the Carleton Place Waste Solutions App or visit our website at www.carletonplace. ca for our Waste Wizard. Christmas trees will be collected from January 2-12, 2018. Please remember to remove all tinsel, decorations and PLASTIC BAGS prior to collection and ensure your tree does not become stuck or frozen in snow banks. Should you have any waste collection questions during the holidays, please contact GFL at 613-257-1195.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL NEW YEAR’S DAY LEVEE
Monday, January 1st, 2018 Carleton Place Mayor & Council invite you to the Annual New Year’s Day Levee at the Carleton Place Arena. Join us from 1:00pm – 3:00pm for free family skating. After skating, enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate and hot dog. No registration or admission fees, all are welcome!
TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Carleton Place Child Care is currently accepting resumes for Childcare Assistant. Summary: The Childcare Assistant works under the direction of the RECE Teacher or Teacher/ Supervisor in the classroom and other areas of the program. The Assistant follows directions and completes all required duties associated with the classroom, housekeeping and some basic kitchen/laundry requirements. Qualifications/Experience: 1. Ontario Secondary School Graduation Diploma – Grade 12 2. Participate in a minimum of 4 hours of professional development per year 3. Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check (valid to 6 months of employment) 4. Valid First Aid/CPR/AED certificate, and 5. Valid Anaphylaxis training, an asset. A detailed job description for these positions can be accessed at http://carletonplace.ca/ employmentopportunitiesp99.php Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 12:00 P.M. Friday, January 5, 2018 quoting “Childcare Assistant”: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Attn: Human Resources 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Facsimile: 613 257 8170 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request.
FREE HOLIDAY PUBLIC SKATING SCHEDULE Sponsored by Tim Hortons
DATE
TIME
ARENA
Dec. 28/17
1:30 - 2:30pm
Arena #2
Dec. 29/17
1:30 - 2:30pm
Arena #2
Dec. 30/17
2:00 – 3:00pm
Arena #1
Dec. 31/17
2:00 – 3:00pm
Arena #2
Jan. 1/18 COUNCIL SKATING LEVEE
1:00 – 3:00pm
Arena #1
Jan. 2/18
1:30 – 2:30pm
Arena #2
Jan. 3/18
1:30 – 2:30pm
Arena #2
Jan. 3/18
7:00 – 8:00pm
Arena #1
Jan. 4/18
1:30 – 2:30pm
Arena #2
Jan. 5/18
1:30 – 2:30pm
Arena #2
Jan. 6/18
2:00 – 3:00pm
Arena #1
Jan. 7/18
2:00 – 3:00pm
Arena #2
FREE HOLIDAY PUBLIC SWIM SCHEDULE DATE
TIME
SPONSOR
Thursday, December 28th
10:00a.m – 11:30a.m
Thursday, December 28th
1:00p.m – 2:30p.m
JA Patterson Electric
Thursday, December 28th
6:30p.m – 8:00p.m
Ryno Motors
Royal LePage Gale Real Estate
Friday, December 29th
10:00a.m – 11:30a.m
Bean Cars
Friday, December 29th
1:00p.m-2:30p.m
Bean Cars
Friday, December 29th
7:00p.m – 8:30p.m
Bean Cars
Saturday, December 30th
1:00p.m – 2:30p.m
Beckwith Youth Council
Sunday, December 31st
1:00p.m – 2:30p.m
Lanark County Paramedic
Tuesday, January 2nd
10:00a.m – 11:30a.m
Canadian Tire
Tuesday, January 2nd
1:00p.m – 2:30p.m
Canadian Tire
Tuesday, January 2nd
6:30p.m-8:00p.m
Canadian Tire
Wednesday, January 3rd
10:00a.m-11:30a.m
Wednesday, January 3rd
1:00p.m-2:30p.m
Wednesday, January 3rd
6:30p.m – 8:00p.m
Bean Cars
Thursday, January 4th
10:00a.m-11:30a.m
MacPherson’s
Thursday, January 4th
1:00p.m-2:30p.m
Carleton Place Winery
Thursday, January 4th
6:30p.m-8:00p.m
Motion Creative Printing
Friday, January 5th
10:00a.m-11:30a.m
Friday, January 5th
1:00p.m-2:30p.m
Friday, January 5th
Connected to Your Community - A/CP10 - Thursday, December 28, 2017
7:00p.m-8:30p.m
Bean Cars Valley Veterinary Clinic
Ryno Motors Royal Lepage Gale Real Estate
Carleton Place & Almonte Canadian Gazette
COP
From page A/CP4
EIS. On lands that are contained in the proposed NHS overlay in the COP, there would be no impact for existing properties, but any development would require an EIS. Lanark County has already identified NHS in its Sustainable Community Official Plan, so McLaughlin indicated that Mississippi Mills must include them as well, to conform with the county. Currently, the COP contains policies focused on natural heritage features, woodlands, as well as Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs). “ Maximum vs. minimum The big question among residents was why Mississippi Mills would impose the maximum requirements and not just do the minimum policies. “Why are we presented with the worst case scenario?” one resident questioned. “It’s being forced on us by the province. It’s entirely out of our hands,” McLaughlin answered. “It’s a proposal. Yes, the draft went too far and as I’ve said several times, we’re trying to scale it back. In another public meeting, you will get to see the revised version.” Almonte resident Mario Coculuzzi questioned Rivet about why JL Richards chose to go above and beyond the NHS requirements. “Was it direction from the mayor and council or did you do it all on your own?” he said. Rivet said discussions surrounding NHS began in 2014 with Stirling and
that Dillon Consulting had prepared a concept and made presentations to council in 2014-2015. “The direction from that time and feedback to the plan is what you see today,” Rivet stated. “Council as a whole, had given direction to proceed with that as a concept.” Even Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington MPP Randy Hillier, expressed that there is a “level of misunderstanding regarding what is mandated by the province and what is not mandated…” in his Dec. 7 letter to Mississippi Mills council. He pointed out that the municipality is taking categorizing NHS further than required. “…The 2014 PPS requires that a NHS only has to be identified in ecoregions E6 and E7 of the province,” he stated. “The municipality sits on the border of eco-region E5 and E6, which runs between the southeast to the northeast of the jurisdiction. A large portion of the property designated in the COP as a NHS is not required to be designated as such under the PPS as it falls within the boundaries of eco-region E5, and as such many of the policies put forward in the municipal plan are not provincially mandated for that area. I believe it is important to take these map boundaries and land classifications into consideration when understanding what obligations actually exist for the municipality as a whole.” During the open house, residents asked each council member to come forward and speak on whether they were in favour of the maximum requirements proposed in the plan, or
the minimum, which is preferred by the majority of landowners. “I think nearly the entire council is here and they are seeing the writing on the wall,” McLaughlin stated. All council members but councillors John Edwards and Jill McCubbin were in attendance to speak to the matter. “How do we stand? We voted for the concept, but how do I stand? I am in favour of the minimum standard and have been from day one,” explained Coun. Denzil Ferguson. “I support the minimum standards. I always have,” said Coun. Paul Watters. Other councillors were hesitant to make a decision this early in the process. “I voted to be able to look at this concept and see what a NHS might look like in Mississippi Mills,” noted Coun. Jane Torrance. “…I will listen to what people are saying tonight and when it comes back to council, I will consider everything…You guys made up your mind, but I haven’t.” Coun. Christa Lowry echoed Torrance’s comments and indicated it was important to hear from all residents about the COP policies before coming to a conclusion. “I will not say I support it one way or another…and the reason for that is I won’t commit to a minimum when we don’t have all of the information and I haven’t heard all of the questions,” she said. Elected by residents to make a decision on what’s best for the municipality, Coun. Duncan Abbott said, “I won’t say I support the minimum standard when I don’t know what it is.”
“I’m not here to sign a blank cheque for you,” he added. Coun. Alex Gillis said the municipality “obviously doesn’t have it right” and he’s open to listening to residents. Fellow Coun. Amanda Pulker-Mok shared Gillis’ sentiments and noted, “I have received emails in support of the full NHS.” Resident Jeff Robertson relayed his annoyance at the lack of education on the part of council “this far along in the process.” “I voted for some of you, people and you should be more knowledgeable and already know about this,” he said. “That’s where my level of frustration is. We put our hard-earned money into taxes and we support you…If you had answers and research, some of you might have looked a lot more intelligent.” Coun. Val Wilkinson challenged Robertson’s comments. “We’re (council members) not expert planners. I know you elected us, but surprisingly enough, we are not expert road builders, we’re not expert mechanics and not expert firemen,” she stated. “…I’m not supporting the document as it stands, however, like the others I need to see the new document before I tell you I’ll support it.” Pakenham resident Eric Bertrand pleaded with council to listen carefully to the public. “We have all spent hundreds of thousands upon millions of dollars on our land. We own it,” he stated. “You all work for us. We elected you. It’s a democracy and you are bound to listen us, please. We are sending you a clear message tonight. Stop the bu-
reaucracy and all of these layers and layers of nonsense. It has to stop.” Next steps During discussion on the COP at the Dec. 19 committee of the whole meeting, it was noted that Rivet will be meeting with landowners one-on-one in January and McLaughlin reiterated the statutory public meeting would be held off. “There are different forms of NHS and we promised at the last meeting that we would show them (landowners) what the minimum would be. Marc said he would be able to provide that,” he said. Gillis was concerned that NHS talk dominated the open house and there wasn’t discussion on other components of the COP. “It was meant to be an open house on the COP. I understand why it became a discussion on the natural heritage system, but there were people there who had issues with other parts of the plan,” he noted. “We haven’t met the requirements of having an open house.” Edwards suggested May or June may be more likely. “What started out as a housekeeping project, the province started changing rules and we’ve ended up with something more substantive,” he said. “Rather than a date, we’re really looking for a strategy,” added Lowry, committee of the whole chair. Council has tasked chief administrative officer Diane Smithson and junior planner Andrew Scanlon-Dickie to work with Rivet on a plan in the new year.
CHURCH DIRECTORY Please submit all changes for the directory to Cheryl Johnston at 613-706-8334 or email to cheryljohnston@metroland.com
Ashton-Munster Pastoral Charge The United Church of Canada Fully Accessible ashtonmunsterchurch.ca for more information Everyone Welcome. Child Care provided.
The Lighthouse
355 Moffatt Street Carleton Place • 613-257-4255 www.facebook.com/LighthouseFMC/ Adult Bible Study Sunday 9 a.m. Sunday Service 10 a.m. Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7 p.m. Monday & Wednesday evening Bible Studies (call for details) Outdoor Prayer Box for anonymous requests Senior Pastor: Doug Anderson
SATURDAY SERVICES 117 Victoria St. Carleton Place Sabbath School: 9:30 am Divine Service: 11:00 am 613-257-5109 Pastor: Didier Fourny contact@carletonplaceadventists.org www.carletonplaceadventists.org
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church
Almonte Presbyterian Church
111 Church St. 613-256-2184 apc@trytel.com Minister, Rev. Barry Carr Mr. George Stewart Organist and Choir Director
11:00 a.m. - Worship Service & Sunday School Celebrating 184 years in Mississippi Mills All Welcome
By the riv river, we are growing wing 62 Clyde St., Almonte Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, there is a place for you here. Sunday Services at 8:30 am (Eucharist - BCP spoken) • 10:30 am (Eucharist with music) www.stpaulsalmonte.ca
Holy Name of Mary St. Mary’s Parish
1728 Concession 11-A, Almonte (at the round-about) Pastor Dave Moriarity 613-256-4995
Pastor Rev. Paul J. Gaudet 134 Bridge St. Almonte • 613-256-1034
Cornerstone Community Church SUNDAY WORSHIP 10 am
Handicap access
Ample Parking – Fully Accessible Nursery Care/Sunday School Weekly Bible Study & Prayer * Friendly Family-Centred Ministry * A Free Methodist Congregation
Carleton Place Baptist Church 299 Bridge St. Carleton Place 613-257-1889 • Pastor: Brian Affleck Discovery Hour 10 am Sunday Worship Service 11 am Prayer and Bible Study Wednesday 7 pm All Welcome! Handicap access www.carletonplacebaptist.ca
Almonte United Church 106 Elgin Street, Almonte Tel: 256-1355 - Rev. Mary Royal Organist & Music Director: Neil Milnes 10:30 am – SUNDAY WORSHIP & Sunday School Website: www.almonteunited.com Email: office@almonteunited.com Tuesday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon (Check Website for Summer Hours) For Transportation call the office.
Mass Schedule Saturday 4:30 pm • Sunday 9 am & 10:30 am
Connected to Your Community - A/CP11 - Thursday, December 28, 2017
28 Hawthorne Ave., Carleton Place Fr. Augustine Mendonça, 613-257-1284, 613-257-1630 MASS SCHEDULE Saturday December 30 - 5 p.m. Mass Sunday December 31 - 10 a.m. Mass only NEW YEAR’S DAY MASS Monday January 1 - 10 a.m. Mass only
CHRIST CHURCH ASHTON
8948 Flewellyn Rd, Ashton December 31 9:30 am Holy Eucharist www.ccashton.org
Rejoice!
Textile museum exhibit explores the lives of the valley’s last mill workers By the mid-twentieth century, many of the owners of textile mills in the Mississippi Valley could already see the writing on the wall. Cheaper offshore labour and tighter environmental regulations had already closed many mills. Those remaining were operating on tight-
er margins and producing the newer fabrics that were in demand. Portrait of a Mill Worker, a new exhibition at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, incorporates artifacts, biographies, and recordings to explore the lives of the workers at this critical time in the industry’s
history. The work was hard, and wages were on the meagre side. Still, the dozens workers that appear in the exhibit were enormously proud of what they produced and enjoyed their lives in a mill town in what was arguably a simpler time. You won’t want to miss this
chance to explore this slice of life in your community before it changed forever. Come and discover the lives of friends, neighbours, and relatives in this fascinating and important exhibition. Portrait of a Mill Worker runs from Jan. 13 to March 17, with a
Phone: 613-256-2064 • 1-888-779-8666
vernissage on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum is located at 3 Rosamond St. East in Almonte. For information, call 613-2563754. Submitted by the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
Municipal Matters December 28, 2017
UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS Tuesday, January 16, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – Council Tuesday, January 30, 2018 @ 6:00 pm – Council All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated. Agendas posted to www.mississippimills.ca or subscribe to our newsfeed to have this information delivered right to your email in-box. TO SUBSCRIBE: Visit http://www.mississippimills.ca/en/news/ subscribe.aspx
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC MEETING RESCHEDULED PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 21 (FIVE YEAR OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills had scheduled a Statutory Public Meeting, pursuant to Sections 17(16) and 17(17) of the Planning Act, respecting the Municipality’s Five Year Official Plan Review for Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 6:00 pm. The purpose of the Public Meeting was to give the public an opportunity to make representations in respect of the current proposed plan. Municipal Council has agreed to reschedule this Public Meeting to permit additional consultation on the proposed official plan amendment. Once a new date and time are determined, notice will be given as required in the Planning Act. A key map is not provided as the Official Plan Amendment applies to the entire Municipality of Mississippi Mills. A copy of the current proposed official plan amendment and information and material is available to the public for inspection at Municipality of Mississippi Mills, Planning and Building Department, 3131 Old Perth Road, RR 2, P.O. Box 400, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. DROP-IN SESSION: For one-on-one discussion about the proposed official plan amendment, a planner will be available to answer questions on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Almonte Old Town Hall, 14 Bridge Street, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0. Dated at Mississippi Mills this 21st day of December, 2017 Diane Smithson, B. Comm, Dipl.M.M., CMO Chief Administrative Officer Municipality of Mississippi Mills 3131 Old Perth Rd, PO Box 400 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Ph. (613) 256-2064 ext. 225 Fax (613) 256-4887 Website: www.mississippimills.ca
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY WASTE INFORMATION There will be NO CHANGE to the garbage and recycle collection schedule. Residents are reminded to have their items curbside by 7 a.m. TWO (2) garbage bags/containers WITHOUT TAGS may be placed for collection the week of December 25, 2017 and January 1, 2018; any additional garbage bags/containers must be tagged to ensure collection. No oversized garbage bags/containers permitted. Regular waste collection per By-law 13-56 will commence after January 5, 2018. There will be NO CHANGE to the Howie Road Depot and the Pakenham Depot hours of operation; the Beckwith Transfer Station will be CLOSED Monday, December 25, 2017 and Monday, January 1, 2018. Christmas trees within the Town of Almonte, and Hamlets and Villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton, and Pakenham, will be collected from January 2, 2018 through to January 12, 2018 after which time Christmas trees may be brought to the Beckwith Transfer Station. Please note the Municipal Office will be CLOSED the week of December 25, 2017; please call 613-257-1195 for all Recycle Collection inquiries and 613-355-8458 for all Garbage Collection inquiries. Should you require further information, please visit our website at www.mississippimills.ca
HELP WANTED Bartender for community events at the Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham (part-time) As part of the Recreation and Culture team, this position will be required to perform bartending and service related responsibilities during Municipality of Mississippi Mills functions, rentals and special events. Resumes can be e-mailed to Calvin Murphy (Recreation Manager) at the following email address cmurphy@mississippimills.ca or dropped off at the following address on or before Wednesday January 10, 2018 at 4:00 p.m to: Attention: Calvin Murphy, Recreation Manager, The Municipality of Mississippi Mills Recreation and Culture Office – Almonte Old Town Hall 14 Bridge Street, Almonte Ontario, K0A 1A0 Please visit The Mississippi Mills website at mississippimills.ca to obtain a copy of the job description for this position that outline key responsibilities and working conditions, please contact the Recreation and Culture Department at 613-256-1077 Ext: 24 for further questions. The hourly range for the Bartender position (Part-time) is a three step pay scale between $14.00/hour - $15.00/hour.
HOLIDAY OFFICE CLOSURE TThe Municipality of Mississippi Mills Municipal Offices will be closed for the holiday season from 12:00 noon on Friday, December 22, 2017 through to Monday, January 1, 2018. The office will re-open on Tuesday, January 2, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. Public Works emergencies only: 613-256-3167. Happy Holidays! Connected to Your Community - A/CP12 - Thursday, December 28, 2017
MISSISSIPPI MILLS CHRISTMAS PUBLIC SKATING HOURS 2017/2018
Almonte Arena (All Skates are Sponsored by Tim Horton’s) Saturday December 23rd 5-7 p.m Wednesday December 27th 1-3 p.m Friday December 29th 1-3 p.m Saturday December 30th 5-7 p.m Wednesday January 3rd 1-3 p.m Friday January 5th 1-3 p.m
Pakenham Arena (All Skates are Free of Charge) Wednesday December 27th 1-3 p.m Thursday December 28th 1-3 p.m Saturday December 30th 6-8 p.m Tuesday January 2nd 1 p.m – 3 p.m Thursday January 4th 1 p.m – 3 p.m Saturday January 6th 6 p.m – 8 p.m For more information please call 613-256-1077.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS CONSULTING SERVICES FOR A SERVICE DELIVERY REVIEW OF THE RECREATION AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT Deadline for submissions is 12 o’clock noon on Friday, January 5, 2018. Copies of the RFP providing additional information can be located on the Municipality’s website www.mississippimills. ca. Any firms interested in submitting a proposal are requested to notify Diane Smithson, Chief Administrative Officer by email at dsmithson@mississippimills.ca to allow for any RFP addendums that may be issued to be forwarded to interested firms.
INVITATION TO TENDER
FOR Ramsay Garage Door Replacement TENDER 18-01 Tenders must be completed on the supplied form for the services listed below and returned in a sealed envelope, clearly marked: Attention: Guy Bourgon, Director of Roads and Public Works, Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Road, PO Box 400, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0, Tender No. 18-01,“Ramsay Garage Door Replacement” and dated. Consideration will not be given to the Tender if received later than 1:30 p.m., local time on Friday, January 19th, 2018. The Municipality Mills reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders or accept all or any part thereof. Copies of the tender package may be received at no charge by contacting the Roads and Public Works Department at (613) 256-2064 Ext 258 or by email request to chartwick@mississippimills.ca
After attending WE Day on Nov. 15, the 1st Carleton Place Girl Guides were inspired to help their community. On Nov. 27, the Guides visited The Hunger Stop - Lanark County Food Bank, donating more than 200 lbs of food and learning about how the organization helps the community. Submitted photo
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Child’s Play
Roger Neilson House’s recreation therapy program offers children with complex needs a rewarding experience
For Jaxon Elliott-Sprysa, Roger Neilson House is his home-away-from-home. Despite spending five days a month there for pain and support management, the 14-year-old counts down the days and has his bags packed and ready to go. “Jaxon absolutely loves the house – we all do,” says mom Dana ElliottSprysa. “My son has been accessing the house for 10 years, while my 12-year-old daughter Savannah attends the sibling group and one-on-one sessions.” Jaxon, who has visceral myopathy of the large and small bowel, loves to play video games, watch movies and hang out with recreational therapists Katt Brooks and Danielle Scarlett. “I can’t say enough about Katt and Danielle. They are the heart of Roger Neilson House,” says Elliott-Sprysa. Brooks has worked at the Ottawa palliative-care pediatric centre for almost six years and was drawn to her profession in high school after working with children with special needs. “When they smile and laugh, it’s the best feeling in the world. The purpose of our profession is to help children with complex needs express their emotions and to break down barriers for them. We let kids be kids.”
Stewart Community Centre, Pakenham Tickets Available at: Nicholson’s Sundries in Pakenham, or at Almonte Old Town Hall (before December 22) or by calling Denzil Fergusson 613-624-5435 Connected to Your Community - A/CP13 - Thursday, December 28, 2017
In 2003, Roger Neilson House opened its doors on the grounds of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. The eight-bed facility was named for Roger Neilson, the beloved Ottawa Senators coach who died of cancer in June 2003, and was built in collaboration with the Ottawa Senators Foundation, CHEO, government departments and the Ottawa community. The recreation therapy program is customized based on a child’s needs and provides a calming influence and the opportunity for self-expression. Sensory play is explored through tactile activities, art and crafts and music and yoga. Megan Wright is executive director of Roger Neilson House and director of palliative care for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre. She credits the recreation therapy program with enriching the lives of the children, their families and her entire staff. “In the last year, we have added a Zen zone, yoga, music care and summer camp. When we have one of our famous dance parties, the whole house takes part and the atmosphere is electric. I am so proud to work with the Roger Neilson House team.” For Scarlett, hearing a non-verbal child make a happy sound, smile or laugh is the reason why she does her job. “You can see in their face that they know someone is listening to them. It’s very validating and rewarding.”
Carleton Place receives funding for water, wastewater plant resiliency plan On Dec. 13, Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, and Jenny Gerbasi, president of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) announced funding for 72 initiatives in communities across Canada through three funding programs: the Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP), the Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) and the Green Municipal Fund (GMF). The Town of Carleton Place was one of the successful municipalities under the MCIP funding program, receiving $168,000 for the development of a water/wastewater plant resiliency
plan. In a recent report to Carleton Place’s policy review committee, chief administrative officer Paul Knowles stated the grant will fund 80 per cent of the plan’s total cost of $201,000. Improving Canada's infrastructure lays — in large part — in the hands of the municipalities. Communities across the country want to be sure they are investing their infrastructure money wisely, and that they are aware of and ready to adapt to the potential effects of climate change as they make local infrastructure investment decisions. The projects announced today demonstrate the work being done on these fronts in municipalities large and small.
The Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program is a five-year, $75-million program designed to encourage Canadian municipalities to better prepare for and adapt to the new realities of climate change as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Municipal Asset Management Program is a five-year, $50-million program designed to help Canadian municipalities strengthen infrastructure investment decisions based on sound asset management practices. The Green Municipal Fund, is a $550-million program designed to support initiatives that demonstrate innovative solutions or approaches to a mu-
nicipal environmental issue, and that can generate new lessons and models for municipalities of all sizes and types in all regions of Canada. The Government of Canada recently launched the Smart Cities Challenge which encourages all Canadian communities to use data and connected technologies to solve pressing issues and improve the lives of their residents. This friendly competition will help bring big ideas to life, and find solutions that achieve real and positive outcomes for Canadians. MCIP, MAMP, and GMF are delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and funded by the Gov-
ernment of Canada. "I'm proud of the leadership being demonstrated by municipalities across the country. Local leaders are embarking on some of the most innovative solutions to address the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse gases. At the same time, they are taking steps to strengthen decision-making on infrastructure spending, which has a major impact on the day-to-day lives of their residents. Continuing to support this on-the-ground expertise is vital to building the Canada we want,” stated Gerbasi. Submitted by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
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project’s first phase. Traffic circle McArthur Island is also home to 430 hackberry trees – the largest stand in Ontario, north of Peelee Island. The hackberry is the official tree of Carleton Place. “It is the site of the largest hackberry on public land in Carleton Place,” urban forest/ river corridor advisory committee chair Jim McCready said on Tuesday. He added, “Everyone knows this tree because they walk by it each day.” Phase one of Mikulasik’s development includes the implementation of a turning circle near Gillies Bridge, which endangers the 120-year-old hackberry tree. Bowes stated, during the project, hackberry trees removed are to be replaced at a one-to-one ratio as per the town’s OP. Moreover, one younger, healthier 60-millimetre tree will replace every three large trees cut down, unless they are hackberry trees. Shaking his head, “three large trees get cut down and we only replace them with one,” Antonakos remarked. After reviewing the plans for the project, the urban forest/river corridor advisory committee requested all parking be kept back 30 metres from the natural shoreline and 15 metres from the hardened shoreline. “All vegetation, particularly the hackberry trees are to be maintained and protected within the setback,” McCready said. He stressed the large hackberry tree near the road by the bridge is a town tree and must be protected during the development of the property. McCready insisted council has a responsibility to protect the large stand of hackberry trees. “... Nothing has been done by council to protect the large tree there, or the trees near the
proposed parking areas,” he said. “As a standing committee of this council, we cannot accept the environmental impact study plan until council does something.” On the topic of natural heritage, McCready revealed historians determined the hackberry stand has been around for 5,000 years – longer than Carleton Place. “We know for a fact it was used by the Algonquin for medicinal purposes,” he said. Too, it was noted seeds from the local hackberry trees are sent to Ferguson Forest Centre in Kemptville. “They are used for all of eastern Ontario,” McCready said. There are 200 parking spaces just for phase one of the McArthur Island project. “Unless you want to buy our property and preserve it, we have to take down hackberry trees,” Mikulasik said. “Some of the trees are on the edge of where the parking goes,” McCready noted. “If you can just readjust it.” “What we are doing right now works with what we are planning,” the developer stated. Resident and historian Linda Seccaspina expressed concern about the large hackberry tree. However, after hearing McCready speak, she said, “Thank you, Jim McCready, I can sleep tonight with you around.” Local Mark Smith was also concerned. “The 120-year-old hackberry tree on the edge of the roadway is twice my age, starting as a seedling before my grandparents were born,” he said. Smith continued: “Has the health of this tree been determined yet? It looks OK. This tree could survive another 30 to 80 years at this location, long after all of us in this room are gone.” He added, “This tree may not be a heritage tree to the province, but to longtime residents of this town it is a
landmark.” Coun. Sean Redmond noted it is an old tree, and the next step involves bringing an expert on board to evaluate its health and life expectancy. If healthy, “this hackberry tree on town property is not coming down,” he added. “Any hackberry trees on town property should be protected,” Black concurred. Coun. Theresa Fritz reminded council members about a local business owner who wanted to remove a hackberry tree within the boundary of his establishment’s outdoor patio. In 2015, to seat more customers, Shaiin Charania, owner of St. James Gate Irish Pub & Restaurant, asked the town to remove, and if possible relocate, the hackberry tree in front of 111 Bridge St. “We denied the request,” Fritz said on Tuesday. “The tree was on town property ... ” If the 120-year-old hackberry is healthy and viable, “I believe we have a duty to maintain the tree.” Mikulasik attempted to calm concerns, and announced, “I am pro tree.” “We are trying to find ways to accommodate the tree,” he said. “If it is healthy and not a danger to anyone we want to protect it.” However, the developer was upfront and stated: “Yes, we will need to take some hackberry trees down because they are in the wrong place, but they will be replaced. Hackberry trees are beautiful and we will try to preserve as many as we possibly can.” Owing to Tuesday’s decision by council members, Mikulasik can now obtain a building permit to instigate phase one. However, when the next two phases of the project are ready to proceed, he must return to council for approval. Antonakos complimented staff for the job it did on “a very complicated piece of property.”
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Family traditions a very important part of Christmas My first column this month was about how little children help make Christmas extra special and how my wife and I are looking forward to having our two young grandchildren with us this holiday season. Obviously family and friends are particularly important at this wonderful time of year. So too are Christmas traditions. Most families we know have their own traditions which are an integral part of the holiday experience. Gift giving and traditional foods play a central role for many. They certainly do in our house. Kathleen and I are very fortunate. We come from solid family backgrounds with loving parents, siblings, aunts, uncles and cousins who helped shape our lives. We continue to lean on each other during good times and bad. Having family and friends who are always there for you is a special
privilege. I lament the fact many people are not as fortunate. We will spend this Christmas mainly with family including a Christmas Eve get-together at the home of my sister Linda Parisien and her husband Allan in Stittsville. They have four young grand-daughters and with our two grandchildren also in the mix it promises to be a busy – and loud – family Christmas party. My brother Randy and his wife Mary Lynne will drop in on the way to spend time with her parents in Ottawa. The fourth and youngest sibling in our family, our sister Susan, is spending Christmas with her husband Steve Kroll and their teenage son Alex at their home in Edmonton. We will miss them of course! As Christmas approaches something that has become a challenge for me is gift buying. And I only have one person to buy for,
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Kathleen. My brother and I talked about this subject a couple of weeks ago. At the time neither of us had started our holiday shopping and neither of us had a reliable list to work from. It’s not that we have everything. But we feel like we have all that we need. Still, there is the annual expectation of finding something with our name on it under the Christmas tree. So gift shopping can’t be taken lightly! Randy and I compared notes, exchanged ideas and still came up empty. Yes, our wives are a challenge to buy for.
But I now have things under control fortunately! One thing that is set in stone for us is holiday traditions. Some things are mandatory in our family at Christmas. On the second Thursday of November my brother and I went to Linda and Al’s home to make sure a very important family tradition is maintained. We pooled our resources, our time and our labour to make and bake Christmas puddings and dark fruitcake, both of which are Christmas food favourites for us. The pudding recipe in particular is precious. It’s a family recipe, on our mother’s side, which was brought to Canada from England by her grandmother Ellen Hardy when the family, including my grandmother Beatrice Watson (nee Hardy), immigrated in 1913. They sailed to Canada on the ill-fated Empress of Ireland, al-
though that’s another story. Old recipe My great-grandmother was born in the British capital, London and the pudding recipe was handed down through her family. How far back it goes we aren’t sure? However if you like Christmas pudding you would love this recipe. It is chock full of currents, cherries and candied fruit of all sorts. There is just enough flour to stick everything together along with a liberal amount of butter and a generous measure of sherry. It’s a sweet treat for the ages and it is the staple dessert at all of our tables following traditional turkey dinners on Christmas night. Topped off with hard sauce (the chief ingredient being brown sugar) and a healthy dollop of real whipped cream (no canned stuff at See MAGUIRE page 16
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KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Wednesday, Jan 3, 1:30-3 p.m. 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 613-258-6133 ext 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca Men’s Competitive Darts. Every Monday, Kemptville Legion. Registration 7:007:25 PM. Play starts at 7:30 PM. Info: phil. wiseman@xplornet.ca or scottmcl88@hotmail.com The North Grenville Photography Club meets the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colon50+ Fitness. Classes Tuesday & Thursdays nade Dr. Information: ngphotoclub.ca 10 am; Canoe Club. Enquiries: 613-256-8339. Connections, Good Food for a Healthy PAKENHAM Baby, every Thursday, 1-3 p.m. Lanark Community Programs. 30 Bennett Street. Info: 613257-2779 ext 3106. Aerobic Classes every Monday and WednesCribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. day @ 10 am, Stewart Community Centre Hall, Enquiries: 613-256-8339. Everyone welcome New Years Eve Party- Dec. 31st, 7:30pm2am. Entertainment: The Barking Spiders, MidPERTH night Lunch provided, Casual Attire. Advance Tickets Only. Everyone Welcome. Carleton Place Legion, 177 George St. Info: 613-257Community Home Support Lanark 1727. County Bereavement Support Group meets Royal Canadian Legion, Br 192, New Years the 2nd Tuesday of each month 1-3pm at 40 Eve with the Barking Spiders, Dec 31, 7:30pmSunset Blvd, Info: 613-267-6400 2am. 613-257-1727 Tickets available at branch. Community Home Support- Lanark CounTOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets ty monthly Parkinson Support Group, last Monevery Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the day of each month. At the Community Home Zion United Church across from the library on Support office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100. InforFranklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677. mation, Melissa 613-267-6400 ext 25. Connections, Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Thursdays, 10-12 p.m. St. James Almonte Community Friendship Luncheon, at noon on January 9th 2018, United Church social hall. Soup, sandwiches and home made dessert sponsored by churches in Almonte. Donna 613-256-1894 or Louise Owens 613-256-7830. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month.
Church (Beckwith St. entrance), Info: 613257-2779 ext 3106. Duplicate Bridge, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m, Civitan Hall. Contact Linda Selig Epiphany Sunday (transferred), Eucharist Choir. Sunday Dec 31, 8 & 10am. GENERAL MEETING- January 4th 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion, Perth 26 Beckwith St.E. Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. ROBBIE BURNS- Evening of January 22nd 2018. Tickets available at the Perth Legion Bar. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Family Blessing Service: Fri., Dec. 29: 6:30 pm. Feast of the Holy Family : Sat., Dec. 30: 5:15pm & Sun., Dec. 31: 9 & 11 am; Feast of Mary, the Holy Mother of God : Sun., Dec. 31: 5 pm; Mon., Jan. 1: 10 am. 38 Wilson St. E., stjohnperthontario.com 613-267-1043 Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867. Support Group for people with Parkinson’s & their care partners, last Monday of each mnth, 1pm Community Home Support Lanark County, 40 Sunset Blvd, Ste D. 613-722-9238, 1-800-565-3000 email: Margaux.Wolfe@parkinson.ca
RURAL Archives Lanark, open first & third Friday and the second & fourth Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond (former Drummond Township Office near Drummond Center.) Info:.) Info: 613-267-3178 or 613-256-3130. Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, 7:00p.m. Tatlock Community Hall. 613-2562786 Dance at Toledo Legion Sunday January 7 featuring Harry Adrain. Doors open at 1 and
dancing is from 2-5 followed by a hot supper. Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:30-9pm, Newboro Community Hall. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. Next Cribbage Wed., Jan 3, 10 am Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport Darts Sunday,. Resumes Sun., Jan 7th 12:45 Royal Canadian Legion Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport Portland Community Luncheon, FRIDAY, December 29 at 12 noon, Portland United Church. Come and enjoy Soup, tourtiere, salad and dessert. Everyone welcome. RCL Upper Rideau Branch #542 is hosting their Annual New Years Day Party. 2-6pm light luncheon, Picket Fences playing. Shopping bus trip. Every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Leaving Portland Community Hall, 9 a.m. Info./location 613-272-2676. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast January 6, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road, Snow Road Station.
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. 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Smiths Falls, Saturday Jan 6, Dinner at 7 pm. Dance to follow with DJ. 613-285-8557 40plussinglesdance@gmail.com Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.,
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Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com Better than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer, anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)8637729 local call or (613)283-3465. 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 613-283-4684. 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. Connections, Good Food for a Healthy Baby, every Tuesday, 1-3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 73 Beckwith St. N. Info: 613-257-2779 ext 3106. Family Fun Bingo, Sunday Jan 7, 1-4pm, RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St. N. Carol 613-2840305 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. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail.com “Music For A Winter Afternoon” - featuring Rosedale Singers and Rideau Mellowdears in Concert - at S.F. First Baptist Church, Saturday, January 6th, 2pm. Tickets Now Available. 613-284-1184, 613-267-6211, 613-283-1579 “Music For A Winter Afternoon” - featuring Rosedale Singers and Rideau Mellowdears in Concert - at S.F. First Baptist Church, Saturday, January 6th, 2pm. Tickets Now Available. 613-284-1184, 613-267-6211, 613-283-1579
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Elmer passed away tragically on December 17th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. He was the loved husband of B a r b a r a “Barbie” (McWilliams) Abercrombie for 58 years and cherished father of Ken (Sandra), Dave (Jay) and Shirley Abercrombie and Rosemarie (Ray) Porter. Elmer was the adored grandfather of Travis (Alexis), Julia (Andre), Kendra (Joel), Josh, Patrick (Alanna), Cole (Sara), Tricia and Spencer and stepgrandfather of James (Caleidgh), Cody and Houston. Elmer was the proud great grandfather of Ashton, Lilly, Parker, Eva, Isla, Alex Aleah and step great grandfather of Joe, Stephen and Seamus. He was predeceased by his parents George and Ada (Munroe) Abercrombie. Elmer will be sadly missed by his sister Ona (late Eddie) Closs, brother-inlaw Cliff (Bonnie) McWilliams, all his family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel Thursday at 10:30 A.M. Interment St. Stephens Cemetery, Brooke. In remembrance of Elmer, contributions to Alzheimers Society of Lanark County would be appreciated.
CURRAN, Mary Johnalee Elaine Peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre on Friday, November 3, 2017 in her 76th year. Devoted daughter of the late Emma and William Curran. Dear sister of Ken Curran and the late Donelda Collins. Treasured Aunt, Cousin and Friends to many. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 11:00am until time of memorial service in the chapel at 1:00pm. Interment followed at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the MS Society would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca DEATH NOTICE
With heavy hearts we announce that Wally Jocque of Sand Point passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, December 18th, 2017. He was 69. Beloved husband for over 42 years of Joanne (nee Bourque). Dearly loved father of Jeff (Teena Belland) and Daryl. Cherished “Grampa Wally” of Ashton. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Bea (nee Cotie) Jocque as well as his only sister, Judy. Dear brother-in-law of Jane Martin (Terry) and Brenda Bourque (late Paul). Uncle of Mark Arbic, Amy Trahan, Troy and Tim Bourque and Chad Martin. Nephew of Michael Cotie and John Cotie (Adele). Friends were invited to join Wally’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Wally followed in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Wally, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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Iris passed away at Hilltop Manor in Merrickville on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 at the age of 90 years. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Gordon William Taylor and daughter Karen Taylor. Iris is the loved mother of Paul (Kathleen) Taylor and cherished grandmother of Troy and Trevor Taylor. Iris was formerly of Ottawa, retired manager from Ogilvie’s Department Store. The family wishes to thank the staff at Hilltop Manor for their compassionate care given to Iris. In remembrance of Iris, contributions to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated. Arrangements are in private for the family, in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Directors, 15 Gore St., West, Perth.
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Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, at the age of 54 years. Pamela, of Cobourg, formerly from the Perth and Smith Falls area. Beloved wife of Bryon Mitchener of Cobourg. Loving mother of Ryan of Kingston. Cherished daughter of Allan and Heather Farris of Perth. Dear sister of Glenn (Joanne) Farris of Ottawa and the late David (Sheila) Farris. Pamela will be sadly missed by her step-son David Chan and her family in Calgary. A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held in the spring. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.
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We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother, Edna. She is survived by her children Joyce and Doug Murray and Marilyn and Don Erskine all of Arnprior; Hal and Jane of Australia; Jim and Eithne, Jackie and Rob Depper, Russ and Kelly and Lori Stiles, and Gail Snyder, all of Calgary. Much loved grandmother of Kent, Kelly, Kris, Jamie, Erika, Joanne, Karen, David, Jacqui, Victoria, Jonathan, Siobhan, David, Caitlyn, Gary, Ryan, Ritchie, Greg, Hunter and Jordan and GreatGrandmother of 16. Edna was predeceased by her husband Dave; son, Billy; grandson Michael; parents, Robert and Florence (McLennan) Pruden; 8 brothers and sisters. Survived by 2 sisters: Kay and Rose and a brother, Fred. We were fortunate to have had a huge family reunion celebrating her 90th birthday in April of this year. Friends are invited to join the family for a service of remembrance to be celebrated in Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street, Arnprior on Friday morning, December 29th at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow in the Carlton Reid Memorial Hall. Inurnment in the Albert Street Columbarium. In memory of Edna, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Hospital Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
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JUNE BEVERLY LOVESEY (nee Dent) (June 25,1930November 24,2017) “There was a little girl who had a little curl right in the middle of her forehead. And when she was good she was very very good. And when she was bad she was horrid!”. (Author unknown but much appreciated). Junie took her last breath gently and peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Sudbury with her two daughters holding her hand. The last chapter now written and the last page now turned of the marvellous adventure book, “Life of Junie”. The chapters spanned some 87 years most of which were set in Ottawa and her beloved Valley. Junie was predeceased by: caring husbands Herb Lovesey and Winton Roberts, wonderful parents George and Beulah Dent, loving siblings Mildred (Jim Hutchins), John (Laurette), much loved nephews Jim Hutchins(Barbara), Ted Hutchins and cousins Jerry, Harris, Wallace and Kenny Brading. Junie will live on in the hearts and memories of her daughters, Leah Lovesey Lepage (Rob Lepage) of Sudbury, Ontario and Sandra Lovesey (Mark Holden) of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by five adoring grandchildren: Rory, Rebecca, Patrick, Kelly and Danny. Also mourned by her lifelong BFF (Best Friend Forever) Connie Menzies and dear sister-in-law Norma Miller, nieces Marlyn Hutchins, Betty Pinsent (Andy) as well as many good friends, neighbours and cousins scattered throughout the Ottawa Valley. Our Junie was many things throughout her life: A true child of the Depression - a stockpiler of supplies and treasures. Small but mighty insisting life unfold always on her terms. Spicy, not too sweet. Shirley Temple cute then Audrey Hepburn glam. A ballerina, gymnast, skier, paddler. A hitchhiker on train cabooses to school. A rebel - because school could not hold her - she would skip class to do something more exciting! Life was calling. A fashion buyer for Devlins and Morgans Department stores then an interior decorator then a sheep farmer’s wife then a provider of comfort and much joy to many seniors then came retirement, a community volunteer, church worker, political activist and world traveller, an amazing listener, a keeper of secrets and a great friend to many, a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, gramma, a remarkable woman and to the end, a powerful force of nature. Our heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at St Joseph’s Villa, Gardenway wing in Sudbury for their exceptional professionalism and compassion in Mom’s last difficult years; the staff at Carolina Suites in Perth for the wonderful care; and a very special thanks to Dr. Jane Cox who stepped in at several timely junctures in Mom’s life to dispense her excellent medical care and kindness. So long Junie Prunie. Farewell to the Princess of Palmerston. Goodbye Gummy… We all hope that God has taken his multi-vitamins! A celebration of Junie’s exceptional life will take place on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm at her home in Ompah on the shores of her beautiful lake followed by a gathering at the Ompah firehall. All of Junie’s people are welcome for some music, memories and honouring a life well lived. If you’re interested in making a donation in June’s memory, please consider St. Joseph’s Villa in Sudbury or the Alzheimer’s Association. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com
IN MEMORIAM COE, Sherri Lynn December 28 2002 To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. They say that time heals everything, But we know it isn’t so, We miss you just as much today, As we did 11 years ago. Love Ron, Tammy, Mallory, Jamie Emmett and Charlie
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HALLADAY, Lyman In loving memory of a dear Father and Grandfather who passed away He left so quietly His thoughts unknown But he left a memory We are proud to own. So treasure him Lord In your Garden of Rest Because here on earth He was one of the best. Forever loved and missed Daughter BillieJo, Donald, Granddaughters Brianna and Jaden
COE, Sherri-lynn In loving memory of the dear daughter of Charles and Donna, and also Mom of Hailey-Dawn; who passed away December 28, 2002. Remembering you is easy, We do it every day. Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold. You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold. To us you were someone special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.
Sweeney, Clarence Edward Passed away on December 16, 2017 in the Perth Community Care Centre. Clarence At the age of 75. Dearly loved brother of Ervin (Anne), Bryon (Glenda), Donna Lowry (Allan). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Earl Sweeney and Lillian (nee Giles), also his sister Muriel Fisher and infant brother William. Survived by brother-in-law Glenn Fisher. Special friend to all who knew him at Community Support Services and especially Chris Lambert. We are deeply grateful to Perth Community Care Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Visitation - 12.00 to 1.00 on Dec. 30 2017. Memorial Service at 1.00 with Reception to follow. At Boyds United Church, 450 Boyds Rd. Carleton Place. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St. Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com
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Notice re Limited Liability Partnership Effective as of January 1, 2018, the firm of “Howard Kelford & Dixon” has become a limited liability partnership, as permitted by the Partnerships Act and the Law Society Act. The firm is now known as “Howard Kelford & DuBois LLP”. The purpose of this notice is to make sure that the firm’s clients are aware that although the partners are no longer personally liable for the negligent acts of another partner, the partnership itself continues to be liable for the negligence of its partners, associates and employees and that there is no reduction or limitation on the liability of the whole partnership. Clients will not notice any difference in their relationship with the firm or the protection which they enjoy. All that has been changed is the internal liability within the partnership and the relation between partners to each other. This Notice is published pursuant to the requirements of the Law Society of Upper Canada. Howard Kelford & DuBois LLP looks forward to continuing the firm’s history of providing quality legal services to our clients from our offices at 2 Main Street East, Smiths Falls and 40E Bennett Street, Carleton Place. For any enquiries, please contact Shane Kelford at 613-283-6772 or at skelford@smithsfallslaw.ca. BUSINESS SERVICES
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A look back at 2017 in the auto world Well, every other columnist does it, so why shouldn’t I? We all like things in nice retrospective packages this time of year and when it comes to the wild ride of automotive technology advancements, the more sense we can make of things, the better. So here’s a brief, biased, hopefully informative review of the vehicle world’s highlights from 2017. Electric vehicles. Almost every automaker around the world continued to spend a great deal of their resources on EV development and manufacture. While North American sales of pure EVs wouldn’t necessarily justify these expenses (predictions are for a spike in sales in 2018 to around four per cent), increasingly tough emissions standards from governments around the globe are pushing things forward. Elon Musk took the wraps off of a futurist commercial highway semi with great promises of incredible range, quick recharging, and an almost luxury-sedanlike ride and handling. Some may scoff, as they believe Elon will not get this to production, but several international and well-respected food and beverage companies have plunked down some serious cash to hold orders for their eventual deliveries. On the passenger EV front, Nissan released their newest version of their all-electric Leaf to rave reviews with the promise of a 240-kilometre range. Thousands still await their Tesla Model 3s with only a dribble of the preorders having been completed to date. As I recently covered, researchers at the University of Waterloo have been experimenting with new EV drive batteries that can push the 600-km range threshold. As these and other carmakers continue to increase their small market-shares with EVs a unique problem with U.S. government rebates and incentives has arisen. The current U.S. federal regulations reduce the amount of these paybacks once a 200,000 units-sold mark is reached and they eventually phase out altogether. There’s not much likelihood that the present U.S. administration will change this, meaning automakers will have to lower manufacturing costs to adjust nonrebate pricing or lose ground to the competition. Diesel emissions. The VW emission-cheating scandal is still working its way through courts and a multitude of government environmental departments around the globe. Affected vehicles are being See COUNSELLOR page 19
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bought back and some have received approval for repairs. Mercedes Benz announced they won’t be selling any more diesel-powered vehicles in North America due to decreasing demand and increased resources required to meet current regulatory body demands. Other automakers such as GM and FCA for example, are still offering updated and advanced designs of diesel power plants in their vehicles and have announced no plans to change. Recalls, recalls, recalls. Government ordered and voluntary recalls still were hitting record numbers in
both the U.S. and Canada. Honda recently took unprecedented steps by actually sending their employees to customers’ homes in the U.S. to knock on doors to arrange recall appointments for defective airbags. These safety devices are still injuring and killing motorists and all carmakers are making repeated attempts to get affected vehicles in for repairs. Checking to see if your vehicle is subject to a recall is as easy as logging onto Transport Canada’s website at www.tc.gc.ca. Many carmakers offer the same service on their own commercial websites and of course any authorized dealership can provide this information through
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email or phone inquiries. Autonomous vehicles. Self-driving autos were still strong in the 2017 news with more and more companies promising fleets of robotic transports within a few years. Almost every state in the union and province in our country have licensed prototypes for
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: 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 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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public-road testing. No one has even hinted at production model pricing. While some may offer skepticism that our Canadian winters will impede the function and usefulness of these rides, one of the biggest risks is seldom mentioned: autonomous vehicle interaction with human-piloted chariots. So far these autos’ electronic brains have been programmed to obey all traffic laws and regulations to the letter, leaving their collision statistics on a per-kilometer driven basis fairly unattractive due mainly to the fact that the overwhelming majority of flesh and blood operators break dozens of these laws every day and they have to share the same
roads. This may be prevented with some skilled reprogramming but I’m not holding my breath. If you have any questions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive, please drop me a line (by email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing “Question for the Car Counsellor” on the subject line or by post to Record News Communications, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont., K7A 4T1). When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can’t always promise replies). Yours in service Brian Turner
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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Expressing yourself authentically is proving difficult, Aries. But this will pass shortly. Eventually, your persistence will pay off, and others will see that your intentions are genuine.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It may be challenging to separate your fantasies from reality right now, Leo. Even though things are vivid in your mind, others may help clarify things for you.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it may seem like your time in the spotlight has come and gone, but that isn’t the case. You have plenty of time to show what you can accomplish.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 If your dreams are within reason, there is no reason why they can’t come to fruition, Taurus. You just may need a few friends in your corner to help make things happen.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Surprising news leaves you a little bit frazzled, Virgo. However, once you work your way through the surprise, you’ll see that this news bodes well for you.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your vision of the future may be set right now, but there is always room for some modifications. Embrace some of the uncertainty that can lead to greatness.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t obsess about a specific approach to working through a problem. Seek feedback from a number of people and explore all of your options.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, others feel like you have everything figured out this week and are as sensible as can be. But there’s a fun side of you that is just waiting to pop out.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, no career goal is out of reach right now. Therefore, if you’ve been thinking of a career move, now is a great time to put those plans in motion.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may take an intense effort to concentrate on your work this week because your thoughts keep drifting elsewhere. You must rein in your wandering mind.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Something in your life is causing you undue stress, Scorpio. Find a way to let it all go by focusing on thoughts and things that bring you happiness.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 The search for the truth could lead you on a bit of a wild adventure, Pisces. Eventually, you can get to the bottom of the situation.
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It’s possible for all foods to fit into a healthy eating pattern BY DANIELLE LABONTE AND DANA HAWTHORNE
All foods can fit in a healthy eating pattern, provided you don’t have a health condition that affects what you eat. They key to “all food fitting” is moderation. Think of foods in terms of “everyday” foods and “sometimes” foods. “Everyday” foods include colourful vegetables and fruit, whole grains, lean meat and meat alternatives, and lower fat milk and fortified milk alternatives. “Sometimes” foods are those that are higher in salt, sugar and fat, like candies, pastries, chips, chocolate, etc. Focus on including “everyday” foods each day and saving “sometimes” foods for an occasional treat. Avoid referring to foods as “good” or “bad.” This can link emotions to food and may create guilty feelings for eating certain foods. It also goes against the concept that all foods fit by implying that bad foods shouldn’t be eaten. It’s important to be aware of how we refer to foods around children.
We want to make sure children aren’t eating certain foods to be “good” or to avoid being “bad.” So, instead, we refer to foods as “everyday” and “sometimes.” Around the holidays, we might have many opportunities for “sometimes” foods. If you can, try to make sure there are “everyday” foods to go along with the “sometimes” foods. This gives everyone a variety of foods to choose from. Have a treat if you want to have a treat, be mindful of portion size and enjoy your food. Then, focus on eating healthy the rest of the time. Restrictive and fad diets Through friends, family, at work, or in the media, we hear about different diets that may restrict entire food groups or suggest that eating in a different way will benefit our health. These types of diets that, for example, recommend eating high-protein, low-carbohydrate or only raw foods are often promoted by celebrities or others who are not nutrition experts.
Nutrition Tips The term “diet” is simply a word used to describe the foods we choose to eat. When looking at any diet, consider where your information is coming from. Is it from a regulated health professional like a registered dietitian (RD), or a credible website such as EatRight Ontario or Dietitians of Canada? If not, consider speaking with an RD for accurate information. A healthy diet will never exclude entire food groups, unless you have a food allergy or a specific health condition that requires you to avoid certain foods. Enjoy a variety of colourful fruit and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish and plant-based proteins, and lower fat milk and fortified alternatives every day. Drink water when you’re thirsty. At mealtime, fill half your plate with vegetables, a quarter with whole grains and a quarter with a protein like a lean meat, fish or meat alternative. A healthy diet
also includes enjoying “sometimes foods,” like pastries, cookies, chips, etc., in moderation. Focus on overall health; this means being physically active on a regular basis, getting enough sleep, managing stress levels and enjoying eating balanced meals with others. Mindful eating Mindful eating involves not only being aware of eating habits, but also listening to and respecting the hunger and fullness cues that our bodies send us throughout the day. Mindful eating includes chewing our food completely before swallowing, and taking the time to sit down and really savour and enjoy the aroma and taste of each bite. A pleasurable eating environment is also an important part of mindful eating. For example, play relaxing music, decorate your eating area in a way that appeals to you and enjoy sharing food with family and friends. You can eat mindfully, even during holiday celebrations. One tip
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for mindful eating is to listen to your body by eating until you are feeling satisfied, instead of stuffed. If a large holiday dinner is in your plans, avoid arriving feeling very hungry, which can lead to overeating and feeling uncomfortable. Instead, eat your regular meals throughout the day. You might want to add in a snack or two as well; try yogurt with berries, cheese cubes and apple slices, hummus and cut-up bell peppers or nut butter spread on whole grain crackers. Chances are, your body will tell you you’re hungry long before dinner time. Enjoy those special holiday treats, and your family’s traditional foods, and get everyone out for some fun activity in the fresh air. For more information, visit www.healthunit.org or call 1-800660-5853. Danielle Labonte and Dana Hawthorne are registered dietitians and public health nutritionists with the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit
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