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ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com Local MPP Randy Hillier wants to know how Lanark County municipalities feel the role of conservation authorities could be improved. The Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston MPP appeared before Lanark County council Feb. 6 to provide findings of the Auditor General's value-for-money audit of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA). His presentation also followed up on a Nov. 9, 2018 letter he sent to provincial Minister of Energy, Conservation and Parks, Rod Phillips, questioning the activities of the local conservation authorities See CHANGES, page 9
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updates to the arena, to the tune of $883,000 + HST ($997,790) at the Feb. 5 council meeting. In addition, a standard 20 per cent contingency fee ($176,600) was also approved, bringing the total cost to $930,485. The majority of the work, according to a report by facilities/health and safety co-ordinator, Robert Kennedy, will be to replace the arena's dasher board system, which hasn't been upgraded since the building's construction in 1974. A 2014 condition assessment showed the dasher boards are at the end of their life and should be replaced within five years. "It's important for people to understand that we don't just throw around $883,000," noted Pakenham ward Coun. Denzil Ferguson. "As we're all well aware, the arena in Pakenham is not new ... this is the first time we've had any problems with the floor, which is probably one of the best floors in the municipality. We're being proactive but it has long lost its lease on life."
Google Stewart Community Centre will receive nearly $1 million in upgrades this year. The aging dasher board system and concrete slab flooring in the arena will be replaced. "We've pushed this a little beyond the limit, so that does explain why we're now going for this approval," he added. Kennedy said staff can't keep up with the ongoing maintenance required as the dasher board's gates are regularly out of adjustment and support bars need recovering. "User groups have also identified a number of health and safety issues around players' benches, existing steel columns causing possible head injuries, timekeepers having to enter the ice surface to access the timekeepers' box-
es, spectator safety due to poor netting and shielding height, player injuries due to boards and gates continually out of alignment," he outlined in his report to council. Dasher board replacement is an extensive process and will cause some damage to the concrete flooring and supports, as well as the brine piping in the floor, opening it up to possible leaks. Therefore, the replacement of the floors will also be done. Kennedy cited an engineering report by HP Engineering, commissioned by
Mississippi Mills in 2018 for $20,885, that provided insight into the slab floor and dasher board replacement and detailed design. The firm estimated the project would cost approximately $889,500 based on 2018 construction pricing. "Core drilling was completed to determine what materials made up the existing flooring and how much excavation would be required and replacement material to reinstate the flooring," he explained. The work was originally scheduled for 2018, but was pushed back to ensure the project would be completed
by the end of August 2019 when the ice is installed for the season. The funds to pay for the upgrades come from a variety of sources, primarily $750,000 in the 2019 budget and a $150,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. "We've got to do it this year or we'll lose the grant," noted Mayor Christa Lowry. Frecon Construction was the second lowest bidder of 11 companies with $997,790. The lowest bid from Premium Construction ($890,643.40) was rejected as the three references provided were all the same and involved parking garage projects. Bids went up to $1,950,872.68. The Stewart Community Centre was constructed in 1974 at a cost of $256,888. It has only seen two large scale renovations - the first in 2003 to install an elevator and change rooms ($756,002) and in 2013 to add a changer room and make upgrades to the upper hall. Kennedy estimated the cost to replace the building to today's standards would be $6 million.
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PEER REVIEW APPROVED FOR BODNAR SUBDIVISION STORMWATER DESIGN TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com Carleton Place council has authorized Robinson Consultants Inc., in partnership with J.F. Sabourin and Associates Inc., to undertake a peer review of the detailed engineering design of the stormwater management (SWM) component for the planned Bodnar subdivision. The decision was made during the Feb. 5 committee of the whole (COW) meeting, which was chaired by Coun. Theresa Fritz. The subdivision is positioned in the northwest corner of town, on the south side of Lake Avenue
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METROLAND NEWS TEAM HAS 7 OCNA FINALISTS SMITHS FALLS RECORD NEWS AND PERTH COURIER EARN 3 EACH, AND CARLETON PLACE CANADIAN GAZETTE IS IN THERE FOR 1 LAURIE WEIR ljweir@metroland.com The Ontario Community Newspapers Association has announced the finalists of the 2018 Better Newspapers Competition, and the Metroland Media East news team has earned seven of them. Metroland Media East is made up of six newspapers including: The Arnrpior Chronicle Guide, Renfrew Mercury, Carleton Place/ Almonte Canadian Gazette, the Perth Courier, Smiths Falls Record News and the Kemptville Ad-
vance. Reporters from three of these six newspapers have earned top marks. A first, second or third place decision will be made at the gala in Vaughan on April 5. The Record News picked up three awards, and reporter Evelyn Harford wrote all of the stories which are finalists in the competition. Harford's first is in the Environment Ontario category. Her submission was about the water contamination caused from a fire at Rideau Valley Market Place and Liquidation Outlet two years ago. "I have been following the story of the families who were impacted by water contamination caused by a fire near their homes since November 2016," Harford wrote in her submission. "Wells were contaminated, causing some residents to leave their homes due to illness at the begin-
ning. More than a year later, people's wells were reconnected. However, the water coming out of their wells still has to be fed through expensive filtration systems. Many are still concerned about the safety of the water and the value of their homes. The story is not over. We are getting reports in that the contamination has spread, impacting more people. I am still following this story and have been dedicated from the beginning to shine the light on their plight." Harford's second nod was for heritage writing. Her story was out of Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, as students helped recognize two Sikh soldiers as their names were engraved onto Smiths Falls' main cenotaph nearly 100 years after their deaths. Harford's third recognition comes in the category of rural story writing. She
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HEALTH UNIT REPORTS INCREASE IN VACCINE EXEMPTIONS DESPITE THE INCREASE, THE NUMBER OF EXEMPTIONS ARE STILL LOW, THE HEALTH UNIT SAYS EVELYN HARFORD ehar ford@metroland.com The number of students getting exemptions on either medical, religious or philosophical grounds from required immunizations is growing in Lanark, Leeds and Grenville. Between 2016 and 2018, the number of students that have received either a medical or conscience/religious exemption has increased by 82, jumping from 371 in 2016 to 453 in 2018, according to data provided by the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark Dis-
trict Health Unit. "The total numbers each year are cumulative (and) not unique, so it's the difference we watch for," said Rebecca Kavanagh, manager of the healthy living and development department and immunization and school health programs at the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit. Between 2016 and 2017, an increase of 45 exemptions on both medical and conscience/religious grounds were recorded. Between 2017 and 2018, an increase of 37 was recorded - illustrating a slight decrease in the number of people asking for new exemptions from one year to the next. Kavanagh reports that more people get exemptions in Lanark County than in Leeds and Grenville. Though, she said, the difference isn't significant.
Kavanagh said the number of people with exemptions from the required immunization within the health unit's coverage area is relatively low when looking at provincial averages. According to a 2015 report from the C.D. Howe Institute, the number of people with exemptions to vaccines in Ontario, despite an increase between 2008 and 2012, on the whole, remains relatively low, at only a few percent of the population. The report also highlights that data on conscientious objection rates are available only for a few years, which makes it difficult to study exemption trends. In the health unit's coverage area, the coverage rates, those with up-todate immunizations, is consistently in the 90 per cent range, said Kavanagh. "We have a high immu-
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FEB. 23 FUNDRAISER FOR MAN SEEKING LIVER TRANSPLANT TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com Escape the winter blues at Bob's Fundraising Party. Bob Barry, a 54-year-old resident of Beckwith, needs a liver transplant or he will die. Bob's Fundraising Party, organized by friends and spearheaded by Kim Roscoe, takes place on Feb. 23, running from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 in Carleton Place. Festivities on Saturday include a silent auction, door prizes, dance, snacks and cash bar. Tickets are $20 per person, available through Roscoe at kimroscoe@gmail.com. "Bob is such a great guy, always wanting to help other people," Roscoe told the Canadian Gazette. "I realized it is time for us to start helping him." She added: "We all want Bob around for a long time. It is not easy ... everything he and his family are going through. I thought having a fundraiser could help them out a little, and we could have some fun at the same time." The newspaper first wrote about Barry in December 2018. He was searching for a Christmas miracle. Barry has end-stage decompensated cirrhosis, the result of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). NASH is an advanced form of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Submitted/Barry family Bob Barry, a 54-year-old resident of Beckwith, needs a liver transplant or he will die. Bob's Fundraising Party, organized by friends, takes place on Feb. 23, running from 7:30 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192 in Carleton Place. Tickets are $20 per person, available through Kim Roscoe at kimroscoe@gmail.com. Above: Barry and his grandson. Owing to his health, Barry left his job in public service after 30.5 years. He is on a regimen of 21 pills a day, and to ward off hepatic encephalopathy (toxins building up in the bloodstream) he takes Lactulose. Alone, one of Barry's medications costs $1,500 per month. Of this, $500 is not covered by a health plan. Since 2014, Barry has been on the transplant list for both live and cadaver donation.
To decide who needs a liver transplant most urgently, a Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score is used. Based on lab tests, a MELD score ranges from 6 (less ill) to 40 (gravely ill). In summer 2018, Barry reached 26. University Health Network (UHN), a health care and medical research organization in Toronto, operates a living donor program. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto West Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. With blood type being an important factor, Barry's donor needs to be blood type A or O, either positive or negative. Moreover, he or she should be between 18-60 years old, with no liver disease or cancer history. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.liver.ca. To help Barry, the next step is to fill in the Living Donor Transplant Program Donor Health History form and send it in for review. Do not forget to specify on the form the testing is being done for him. Barry has been married for 31 years. He and his wife have two adult daughters and a grandson. Barry has his six-month appointment mid-March in Toronto. Monies raised by way of Bob's Fundraising Party will help will travel expenses and so much more. Any questions about Barry can be directed to Liverdonor4Bob@gmail.com.
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There are 256 Canadian species are listed by the Scientific Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) as being extinct, extirpated, endangered, threatened and vulnerable. The Dawson’s caribou, sea mink, great auk, Labrador duck, passenger pigeon, deepwater cisco, longjaw Cisco, Banff longnose dace, and the blue walleye are now listed as extinct. The grizzly bear (prairie population), black-footed ferret, swift Fox, walrus (Northwest Atlantic population), gray whale (Atlantic population), greater Prairiechicken, pygmy short-horned lizard, gravel chub, paddlefish, blue-eyed Mary, Illinois tick trefoil are a the 11 species of extirpated mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. The endangered list speaks of 55 species, another 62 species are listed as threatened, and 119 species that are now vulnerable. The Government of Ontario’s review of the 2007 Endangered Species Act (ESA) could put the province’s most vulnerable animals and plants at even greater risk by removing barriers to the harmful activities that are driving wildlife decline. The David Suzuki Foundation, Ecojustice, Earthroots, Environmental Defence, Greenpeace Canada, Ontario Nature and World Wildlife Fund Canada are encouraging us to have our say on the matter. We have until March 4, 2019, to provide input into the government’s ESA review The David Suzuki Foundation is a leading Canadian environmental nonprofit organization, collaborating with all people in Canada, including government and business, to conserve the environment and find solutions that will create a sustainable Canada through evidence-based research, public engagement and policy work. We expect our government to protect endangered species. It is also clear that people and industry have both thrived when the needs of endangered species are addressed. Going backward will be bad for species, people and our economy. Most of Ontario’s 243 species at risk are listed because of habitat loss and disturbance, caused in large part by a lack of limits on industrial activity and development. Due to a regulation passed in 2013, many industries are exempt from current ESA restrictions, including forestry, which for the most part has not had to comply with ESA prohibitions. On the 10-year anniversary of the ESA, the provincial government posted a discussion paper on the Environmental Registry of Ontario and launched a 45-day consultation period. Although the paper offers the goal of enabling positive outcomes for species at risk, it focuses on increasing efficiencies for business. The ESA exempts most industrial activities from prohibitions, including against habitat destruction. We need to set our sights on greater limits for industrial activity to reverse habitat loss and degradation, which is the primary cause of wildlife decline here and around the world. Speak up for species protection. We need to show the government for the people that our people include wildlife! WWF-Canada’s VP of science, research and innovation, James Snider said: “Our current legislation is not doing enough to protect species ... We need to improve protections for species at risk, not water them down further.”
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We're pretty stoked in the Smiths Falls newsroom after the Ontario Community Newspaper Association announced the 2018 finalists. Each February we eagerly anticipate the release of the list, and are happy when our colleagues are winners. The former Ottawa journalists were always up at the podium for their outstanding stories and photos. But this time, it's all about the Smiths Falls' newsroom. There haven't been this many OCNA nods - ever - from one newsroom. What's cool is that three of the four papers in our Smiths Falls office are re-
presented this year. Outstanding. But I have to brag even more. My team - which includes Evelyn Harford (Smiths Falls Record News reporter) and Desmond Devoy (Perth Courier reporter), earned six of them. Evelyn has a trio of awards. Impressive, as this is her first OCNA win. Desmond picked up two. This seasoned veteran has a few other newspaper awards to his credit, for opinion writing and health stories. I'm in there for one, and I'm happy with that as it's been about seven years since the last one. Ev's stories represented a great cross section of the community. From history, to culture, to rural topics, she wrote about the first ever Pride event in town, water contamination from a fire on Highway 43, and how students from Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute added names of forgotten soldiers to the war memorial in town. Des' awards are from his
work with town council, and the quirky way he writes a headline. His photos are always putting someone in the limelight (sometimes, not so becoming), but he earned an award for the best grip and grin picture. My story was about a guy who died on the soccer field last summer, and his teammates brought him back to life using a defibrillator. Our Carleton Place Almonte Canadian Gazette reporter, Tara Gesner, has won her first ever OCNA. That's pretty impressive after some 25 years in the business. Through patience, perseverance and professionalism, she covered her Carleton Place council during a tumultuous year, for a Best News Series nod. We won't know until April 5 how we all made out. #Journalismmatters Laurie Weir is the news editor for the Smiths Falls Record News and the Perth Courier. She can be reached at ljweir@metroland.com
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CHANGES COMING FOR CONSERVATION AUTHORITIES, HILLIER SAYS Continued from front
- Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA). "I think I should first state conservation authorities have significant benefit," Hillier began. "They have obligations and a mandate and everyone recognizes the value and importance of that mandate ... it's too important to be neglected or be deficient." " ... The thrust of my letter was pretty simple. The core mandates and core responsibilities seem to be diminishing but at the same time, conservation authorities are taking on additional extracurricular acts outside their mandate," he added. "To use an analogy, you don't get to play football if you're failing at math." Hillier pointed out that Ontario is the only province to have conservation authorities; in other provinces that programming is delivered through the provincial and municipal governments. He said the Standing Committee on Public Accounts of the Legislative Assembly made the
request to audit the NPCA and the 105-page findings were tabled in September 2018. According to the Conservation Authorities Act of 1990, the organizations are responsible for creating legislation pertaining to the use of water from rivers, lakes and wetlands, as well as prohibiting and regulating any changes or interferences with watercourses and any means that may cause flood, erosion, pollution or where the conservation of land is affected by development. There are 35 conservation authorities across the province which were contacted during the audit to provide comparison to the NPCA's operations. The Auditor General found that NPCA "does not have effective processes to measure, assess and publicly report on the operational effectiveness of its programs and services." With any Auditor General's audit, the government must respond and Hillier said Phillips "agrees action needs to be taken to increase the clarity in conservation authorities' roles and responsibilities." The
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ministry's response stated "the province will establish regulations outlining the programs and services conservation authorities are required to provide, including standards or other requirements to be met ..." Consultation will take place with municipalities, other ministries, Indigenous communities, conservation authorities, stakeholders and the public. One of the big red flags in the report for Hillier is the statement that neither the ministry or municipalities know if conservation authorities are fulfilling their mandate. "It's a terrible situation when we have such a needed agency of the government that we cannot and do not know if it is fulfilling its mandate," he stated. "This is a big cost to us all." The report also shed light on flood mapping. Fifty-eight per cent of watercourses within the NPCA don't have flood mapping.
"I asked if this was normal," Hillier said. "I found that this issue is not unique. Forty-six per cent of conservation authorities have mapped less than 50 per cent of their watercourses. That's a core function (of conservation authorities)." Hillier was also concerned by the audit's revelation that administrative and corporate spending has gone up with conservation authorities, but watershed and conservation resources have gone down. "Conservation authorities are spending more and more money on corporate functions and less on their core mandate," he said. "There's a diminished delivery of core services." Peer reviews and subdivision approval processes have been a thorn in the side of many of his constituents. He cited one example of a subdivision plan submitted in 2005 for 50 single-family homes.
"He received first draft subdivision approval in 2010. It's now 2019," Hillier stressed. "He hasn't got half of that subdivision done yet. He's still waiting on approvals for over half of that subdivision, eight or nine years after that approval." "How can we ever have affordable housing if the approval system takes decades and adds hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars in costs?" he continued. Hillier proposed big changes need to be made to pull back on extracurricular activities of conservation authorities and refocus on core responsibilities. "Changes are coming and I think it's incumbent on municipalities and upper tier government to be involved as well as MPPs, to be involved in what that change will look like ... we need to ensure whatever change does come recognizes our concerns and there's an improvement at
the end of the day," he said. Coun. John Fenik (Perth Mayor) questioned when Hillier thought this new legislation would be in place. We're not at that stage yet and that's why I wanted to be in front of the council to make sure we get these changes in there that we all find are valuable," Hillier answered. With 808 waterfront properties in Tay Valley Township and $1.9 million in tax revenue from those properties, Coun. Brian Campbell (Tay Valley Reeve) said his municipality "supports conservation authorities and the work they do." "We rely on seasonal residents and tourists ... conservation authorities provide a technical expertise that a small municipality could not otherwise afford," he noted. "If we work together in these areas, I think we can resolve these issues."
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EXEMPTIONS STILL LOW DESPITE INCREASE Continued from page 6
coverage for childhood immunization ranked in second-to-last place compared to 28 of the world's richest nations. Kavanagh said when there are more people in a population who aren't vac-
cinated, the safety net of herd immunity decreases and those who can't be vaccinated, infants and the elderly, are put at greater risk. The health unit is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Immunization of School Pu-
pils Act that requires all students attending school in Ontario to be fully immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis (whooping cough), varicella (chickenpox) and meningococcal disease to attend school. If a
child isn't vaccinated, they must have a documented exemption. Those who are exempt from vaccines would be pulled out of school should there is an outbreak of any of the above diseases. Kavanagh said this was the case a few
years ago, when students who were not vaccinated were pulled from school when the area experienced a whooping cough outbreak. If a parent wants to get a conscious or religious belief exemption for their child, they have to go to an
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SPELLING OF FAMILY NAME A SOURCE OF FRUSTRATION FOR FATHER HANEMAN COULD HAVE MULTIPLE VARIATIONS, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column
It was a discussion between Mother and Father I heard many times. Mother trying her best to calm Father down, and Father yelling, "It's plain nonsense, I tell you ... I've never heard anything so foolish in my life." It had to do with our name. Ever since I had learned to print, I could spell Haneman without any trouble. And that's what Father was so upset about. As it happened, there was a funeral and a wedding that week, both, as Father said were distant cousins ... so distant in fact, Father said he couldn't re-
member what they looked like. As usual, everyone for miles around never missed a funeral, relative or not, and almost an entire county was asked to every wedding. That's what Father was so upset about. Both families had spelled Haneman two different ways, and neither were spelled like ours. "It's like the Briscoes," he said. "Some put an 'e' on the end, and some leave it off." I knew what Father was talking about, because right in the Northcote School, one Brisco had an "e," and the other didn't. I asked Cecil why and he said the ones without an "e" were just trying to save ink, which made perfect sense to me. Father said the Briscoes
could do what they liked. It was the Hanemans he was concerned about. He got out the Renfrew Mercury and there as plain as the nose on your face was the funeral notice with Haneman spelled with an "i," and the wedding name spelled with two "n's." Father said he had no idea how the mishap occurred or when the change came about. He said he had his name passed down to him for three generations, and as far as he was concerned, the way he spelled it was the right way and that's the way it would stay. I sat at the end of the table after the kitchen had been redded up, listening to Father rant on about names. He mentioned the name Kallies and said, "Now there's a family that knows what's right and wrong. They have been here as long as the Hanemans and they are quite
happy with the way their name has been spelled. None of this high-falooting tomfoolery for them, I can tell you." Then he got talking about the Lutheran Church. Well, I knew that could be a topic that could take up the whole evening! Father and three generations before him were all Lutherans. And here were these two major events coming up ... both supposed to be relatives and one soul being buried in the Lutheran Church and the wedding for the relative taking place in the Catholic Church at Mount St. Patrick's. "I'll tell you, the whole world is going straight to hell in a basket," he said, emptying his pipe into the Findlay Oval. He was sure riled up. As always happened when Father got onto the subject of the spelling of our name, and the
Lutheran Church, Mother just sat back and let him get it over with. I knew exactly how it was going to end. As it always did. He just couldn't understand it. It was beyond him. He settled back down in the rocking chair by the stove with his feet up on the oven door, a new plug of tobacco in his pipe and with his eyes closed, repeated what he must have said a hundred times. "It's just beyond me. All those people who came out before me ... three generations ago ... all on the same boat ... all Lutherans. We all settled here, or close to here. Us here in Northcote
... we're still Lutherans. Now, can you tell me how that same boatload of Lutherans went to Mount St. Patrick, and before you could blink an eye, they were all Catholics?" Mother poured another cup of green tea and put it on the chair beside him. He had worked himself up over the spelling of our name and the Lutheran Church to the point where he fell asleep before he could put the cup to his lips. Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https:// www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.
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Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. 'Mary Cook's Memories' appears as a regular column.
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www.twp.beckwith.on.ca tHE MEEtING DAtES ARE AS FOllOWS: Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 Monday, March 11th, 2019 Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 Tuesday, March 19th, 2019
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tENDER BECKWItH tOWNSHIp tENDER #: R2019-01 RECONStRuCtION OF: StEWARt MuNICIpAl DRAIN MAINtENANCE Sealed Tenders on forms provided by the Township will be received in an envelope clearly marked as: “Tender #2019-01, The Corporation of Beckwith Township construction of the Stewart Municipal Drain Maintenance” and addressed to: “Mr. Ross Trimble, Acting Clerk Administrator, Beckwith Township, 1702 9th Line Beckwith, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 until 12:00 p.m. (noon) local time on Thursday, February 28th, 2019. Beckwith Township is conducting maintenance along its Stewart Municipal Drain, including the Habenicht Branch from Lot 6, Concession 6 (just south of Beckwith 7th Line) through to Lot 7 Concession 8 (just north of the unopened Beckwith 8th Line) for a total of 3,145 m. The project includes bottom only, plus one bank cleanouts, beaver dam removals, culvert replacements, rip-rap c/w geotextile placement, bank repair / stabilization, clearing and brushing, as well as, the excavation of sediment traps. Full details of the project scope have been included in the tender package. The Form of Tender is available for pick-up from the Beckwith Township Office at the address above, after 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 11th, 2019. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. Please contact: Ross Trimble, Acting Clerk Administrator Beckwith Township 1702 9th Line Beckwith Carleton Place, ON K7C 3P2 613-257-1539
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JUST ASKING: KURT GREAVES TARA GESNER LEARNS MORE ABOUT THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER FOR LANARK COUNTY TARA GESNER Column
JUST ASKING presents a local personality with 20 questions, giving Canadian Gazette readers in Beckwith, Carleton Place and Mississippi Mills an opportunity to learn something different about him or her. The Canadian Gazette reached out to Lanark County chief administrative officer (CAO) Kurt Greaves for this edition of JUST ASKING. His answers are below. If you could be any animal what would it be and why? Greaves: Definitely a river otter. They have speed, agility, grace, playfulness ... amazing creatures. What is your favourite summer activity? Greaves: Paddle boarding at our family cottage in the early morning when the lake is flat calm. What is one of your weird quirks? Greaves: I wear camouflage rubber boots all winter, even with a suit. I will take practical over style any day. What is your favourite movie quote? Greaves: Any line from my favourite childhood movies - Uncle Buck, Caddyshack and Christmas Vacation. Where would you go if you were invisible? Greaves: Turkey hunting. It would be the ultimate camouflage. What is the most interesting thing you have in your wallet? Greaves: It is a good day ... I have a few pictures of our Queen. What TV sitcom family
would you want to be a member of ? Greaves: Modern Family. I would be happy to fill in for Ed O'Neill. Would you rather work eight hours standing or 10 hours sitting? Greaves: I have gone through back trouble so either way works fine. If you were stranded on a tropical island what two things would you want with you? Greaves: A pocket knife and a fishing rod, but please allow at least six months before you start looking for me. Your plane is about to crash. Who would you want sitting next to you? Greaves: Someone with medical training. What is your favourite song? Greaves: Luke Bryan's Huntin', Fishin' and Lovin' Every Day. How do you like your steak cooked? Greaves: Medium rare ... over hot coals in Algonquin Park with good friends. What is your nickname, if you have one? Greaves: My parents always called me Trent, my older brother's name. I am Turtle to my high school friends, and my rugby friends call me Kurtie. Quality of life or quantity of life? Greaves: It is all about quality. I had a very bad health experience six years ago. I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Thanks to modern medicine I have been in remission ever since, but it destroys all your myths about invincibility and you quickly learn to make every day count. What is the last item you purchased? Greaves: Tony Lama cowboy boots (size 11D). What makes you laugh? Greaves: Comedians Joe Rogan, David Chapelle and the late John Candy. What was the last photo you took? Greaves: Snowshoeing on the weekend with my brother and our dogs on his Beckwith farm.
Ashley Kulp/Metroland Lanark County chief administrative officer, Kurt Greaves, shows off the camoflauge rubber boots he wears all winter. What food do you crave most often? Greaves: Sour cream and onion potato chips. If you were not the CAO of Lanark County what would you probably be doing? Greaves: I would like to think I would be at some kind of NGO (non-governmental organization) that supports conservation like Ducks Unlimited or Save the Rhino. Who do you admire the most? Greaves: (Barack) Obama for his leadership, Tom Brady for his worth ethic, my father for being my role model and my wife for everything she does. Tara Gesner is the reporter/photographer for the Almonte Carleton Place Canadian Gazette. She can be reached at tgesner@metroland.com or 613-706-8319.
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Carleton Place, Ontario is a railway town without any rails. Fortunately there are some well-preserved landmarks and one particularly striking memorial to the railway history of the community my wife and I have called home for the past 43 years. Kathleen and I moved from one railway town to another. Previously we lived in St. Thomas, Ontario near London where I worked as a reporter and editor at the daily St. Thomas Times-Journal. The small southwestern Ontario city was shaped, in part, by the railway boom which linked Canada from coast-to-coast in the 19th Century. The same is true of Carleton Place where I have spent 43 years in the newspaper business. It was a comfortable fit for us, moving to a place that, like St. Thomas, was crisscrossed by busy railway lines. Local natives recall that Carleton Place was once commonly referred to as "The Junction Town." That's not only because the community sits at the junction of provincial Highways 7 and 15, but also because in the late 19th Century and throughout most of the 20th Century the town was also a major railway hub. In 1987 what I call "the series of disasters" which led to the end of the
town's proud railway history began. First the passenger rail link to and from Ottawa was severed. Over strong objections voiced by officials in Carleton Place the 28.1 kilometre stretch of rail line, which was then known as the "Nepean Subdivision," was abandoned. Once the rail company's application was approved you have never seen rail tracks torn up so quickly and efficiently. In the process not only did the rail link to Ottawa disappear so too (as Carleton Place officials quite rightly complained) did any opportunity for a future commuter rail connection to the city. With the town now growing to city size the need for commuter rail service has never been greater. A few short years ago the former north-south rail freight line which linked Mattawa with Smiths Falls, also via Carleton Place, suffered a similar fate. Now the only remaining reminders of the town's long railway history are the former town railway station, wisely purchased and preserved by the town, along with a former round house which is part of the Canadian Co-operative Wool Growers complex here. Most recently a truly striking mural featuring "the last train to Carleton Place" was expertly painted on the side of the former Edwards Grocery Store at the corner of Franktown Road and Coleman Street. For railway aficionados such as me, the mural serves as a painful
reminder of what might have been. What has happened to the railway in Carleton Place is of course a microcosm of a sad situation which has developed across Canada. The tragic tale I have related here is in fact a form, or mould, which could be perfectly fitted over any number of Canadian communities. Regina, the provincial capital and second largest city in Saskatchewan, doesn't have passenger rail service. The nearest VIA Rail station is located in Saskatoon, a two and a half-hour drive one-way. What has replaced trains as the chief transporter of goods in this country? Why transport trucks (mainly tractortrailers) of course. Drive on any major roadway in Canada and you are sure to encounter them in huge numbers. It's something of a "lovehate" relationship for motorists. As Canadians know these big rigs are vitally important to our business and commerce. Yet we wish there weren't so many of them adding to the increasingly heavy traffic volume on our most important highways.
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Council will consider this by-law at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte, ON. For more information please contact the Treasurer at 613-256-2064 ext. 262 or via email at rwhitmarsh@ mississippimills.ca.
ST. PATrICk’S DAY CELEBrATIONS IN PAkENhAM St.Patrick’s Dance- Sunday March 17th, 2019 8:00 p.m – Midnight at The Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham Featuring: The Ryan’s (Sham Rocking with The Ryan’s) Cost: $15.00 /person (which includes Light Lunch) Tickets for The St.Patrick’s Day Dance can be purchased at the following locations: Stewart Community Centre in Pakenham (613) 6245488 Almonte Old Town Hall (613) 256-1077 Denzil Ferguson (613) 624-5435 Nicholson’s Sundries, Pakenham (613) 624-5505 For more information please call The Recreation and Culture Department at 613-256-1077.
APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND BOArDS
Quotes submitted on the prescribed form and sealed in an envelope clearly marked for the “Hanging Basket Quote ” for the Municipality of Mississippi Mills will be received by Tiffany MacLaren, Community Economic & Cultural Coordinator at the Municipality of Mississippi Mills, 3131 Old Perth Rd Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Quote document and form may be obtained from the Municipality of Mississippi Municipal Offices, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte, ON. or www.mississippimills.ca under WORK - Bids & Tenders.
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills intends to pass a by-law to establish 2019 Fees and Charges for Services provided by the Municipality
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2019 INTErIM TAX NOTICE The 2019 interim tax bills have been mailed and are due Wednesday, February 27, 2019. Please note that the tax rates for 2019 have not yet been set, therefore the interim bill is calculated at 40% of 2018 tax rates. If you own property in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills and did not receive a tax bill please contact the Tax Department at 613-256-2064 extension 224.
PUBLIC SkATING hOUrS DUrING MArCh BrEAk AT ThE ALMONTE ArENA & PAkENhAM ArENA. Almonte Arena March 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pakenham Arena March 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 –2:00 pm – 4:00 pm For more information please contact the Recreation and Culture Department at 613- 256-1077. ALL PUBLIC SKATES ARE FREE OF CHARGE!!
For more information about the committees and to find the application form please visit the municipal website at www.mississippimills.ca Submit your application via e-mail or regular mail (addressed to the undersigned) or you can drop it off at the Municipal office. Jeanne Harfield, Acting Clerk 613-256-2064 jharfield@mississippimills.ca 3131 Old Perth Rd., Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 * Please note, if you have previously applied for any of the above mentioned advisory committees or working groups (including previous Transportation and Environment committee) for the 2018-2022 term your applications have been kept on file and will be considered by Council when appointments are made.
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ADDITIONAL PARKING FOR ALMONTE COMMUNITY CENTRE TURNED DOWN The matter came to light during the Feb. 5 committee of the whole session when recreation manager Calvin Murphy brought two options to address what he said is an issue at the community centre during peak season from October to March each year. "This has come up at, I
ASHLEY KULP akulp@metroland.com With curling and hockey in full swing at the Almonte Community Centre, winter parking is at a premium. However Mississippi Mills council has turned down staff's option to add more spaces.
wouldn't say at a very ideal time, with us being in the middle of winter right now," Murphy said. "Public works does have some concerns with the options as well but if we get through this season then the town can review it properly. There are only two months left in the season."
mill Park area isn't maintained in winter, Murphy said public works could clear the road to the park and create an area for a temporary parking lot. The concern public works had with the second option was the impact on snow removal and the effect on visibility for those exiting and entering the parking lot. The second option would also require approval from Lanark County since Bridge Street is a county road. Coun. John Dalgity was particularly worried the grass would be impacted in
The first option was to permit vehicles to park in Gemmill Park (allowing for up to 60 spots); while the second and preferred suggestion was to allow cars to park on Bridge Street, beginning at the community centre and along the arena side of the street, creating 26 spaces. Since the Gem...going the
the park with the first option. "I don't agree with plowing snow on grass or parking on grass. It's going to destroy the grass," he stated. " ... I have seen damage in the park where cars get in too early in the spring." Agreeing with her colleague was Coun. Cynthia Guerard, who felt that council could make do with what parking they have. Murphy addressed this in his report, noting he had discussed it with director of public works, Guy BourSee CONCERNS, page 22
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subdivision," he said. "It is above the water intake flowing past the oldest canoe club in Canada, past one of the last pristine beaches in eastern Ontario." According to Black, council must ensure the residents have access to high quality drink water, and it is legally obligated to do so. The proposed SWM pond "will discharge into a sensitive riverine wetland as well as the intake protection zone for the town's water supply," he noted. Carleton Place resident and urban forest/river corridor committee member
disclosing information from an in-camera meeting; failing to treat members of the public with dignity, understanding and respect; and improperly directing staff, primarily the
if the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority, the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, as well as other agencies would be involved in the review. "This peer review is above and beyond all the different agencies required to review the detailed engineering design," director of public works Dave Young noted. "This is in addition to all other approval agencies." Black wondered if it was possible to "get someone to review it (detailed engineering design) from out of province." "I am very apprehensive ... the last peer review did not meet the expectations of the residents or myself," the mayor continued. "It was engineering talking engineering ... we wanted alternative solutions." Owing to a detailed engineering design of the SWM component for the Bodnar subdivision, Daigle ensured Black's concerns would be addressed.
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Mark Smith was registered to speak at the COW meeting. He voiced his fears regarding source water protection. "If we are going to have another review ... it should concern itself with the environmental side of this stormwater management system and any effects the outfalls will have on the riverine wetland and our river's water quality in relation to the source of both our drinking water and recreational uses," Smith stated. Daigle stressed the peer review would examine potential impacts of the SWM plan to the water supply. On the whole, the review will: ensure the stormwater for the future subdivision will not create any problems to the town's drinking water supply; meet the stormwater effluent criteria, satisfy the subdivision's conditions of draft plan approval; and provides a system staff can economically maintain. Deputy Mayor Sean Redmond wanted to know
chief administrative officer. Gesner notes: "The Carleton Place/Almonte Canadian Gazette took the wrath of the former mayor and his supporters for its coverage of Antonakos' violations."
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The family of the late Don Stewart wish to extend our warmest thank you to family, our good friends, and to our neighbours who are more than just neighbors. The flowers, cards, phone calls and donations made in his honour, were most appreciated. Thank you to the doctors and nurses of the Perth & Smiths Falls Hospital and the Kingston General Hospital for their dedicated services. I would like to say a special thank you to my immediate family who just stepped up and helped me through it all. Without them, the road ahead, would be so much harder. Donna Stewart and family
HAPPY 30TH BRITTANY BOWES February 24 Love Mom, Dad Amanda (John, Sam, Charlie), Andi Marie and Riley xoxoxo
Come join us in celebrating Peggy Barr’s 80th Birthday! Sunday, March 3rd 1:00-3:00 pm The Lanark Legion Best wishes only! Your presence is the best gift. DEATH NOTICE
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Allan, David Andrew
David passed away peacefully at the Perth Community Care Centre on Monday February 11th, 2019, 3 days after his 88th birthday. He was son of the late Andrew Arnold and Catherine Bryce (Whyte) Allan. David was predeceased in 2011 by his beloved wife Iris (Crompton) Allan and in 1989 by his sister Alice Kirkpatrick. He was the loved and respected father of Margo (Lynn) Pratt, Anne-Marie (Doug) Nixon, Patricia Williams (Austin Pilgrim), Lisa (John) Graham and Andrew (Laurie) Allan. David was the cherished and loving “Pop” to his grandchildren Karen (Alex), Adam (Dianne), David, Danielle, Geoffrey (Kelsey) and Laura and great grandfather “Poppy” to Arabelle, Deserae and Olivia. He will be dearly missed by his sisters Elizabeth Collins and Agnes Downer, many nieces and nephews, the Crompton family, extended family, long time friends and the caring staff at the Perth Community Care Centre. David was a life long farmer and served on the BBD&E Fire Department for over 25 years. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Friday February 15th, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday at 1:00 P.M.. A reception to celebrate and honour his life will follow in the Blair & Son Family Centre. The interment will be held in the spring in the Scotch Line Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, the Alzheimers Society of Lanark County (Day Away Program) or the Scotch Line Cemetery would be appreciated. As we celebrate the well lived life of a loved father, grandfather, neighbor and friend, please feel free to wear something red. It was David’s (our Dad’s) favourite colour.
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RAYMOND, Pauline
Pauline Raymond passed away peacefully on February 14, 2019 at the Perth Community Care Center at the age of 96. Loving mother to Marcie Sully (Wayne). Devoted Nanna to Dwaine (Karen) Sully, Pam Sully (Rick Pitman), and Clinton Poynter. Cherished great Nanna to Kristen Sully (Jason), Tyler Sully and Brandon Jenkins. Predeceased by her parents Milton and Ida (nee Short) Godfrey, her sister Audrey (Stan) Poynter, and her son Roy Raymond. Pauline was born in Mountain Grove in 1922 where she raised Marcie and Roy. She moved to Toronto in the early 1960s where she worked for Northern Industrial Cleaners. When she retired at 65 she moved to Bowmanville where she took up her bowling career. We will fondly remember her passion for life, feisty personality, love for animals, amazing home cooked meals and her door was always open. She was always a challenge to find as she had a very active personal life with bowling, euchre, darts, and just plain old socializing. Pauline was a devoted Mother, Nanna and friend to many and will be greatly missed. The family would like to thank the staff at the Perth Community Care Center and Dr. Ferrier for their compassion and care. Family and friends may pay their respects on March 9, 2019 from 1:00-4:00 pm at Goodfellow’s Funeral Home, 11014 Road 38 Parham, ON K0H 2K0. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Canada Association would be greatly appreciated. Online condolences at goodfellowsfuneralhomel.com
Buck, Leslie
(May 26 1953 February 7 2019) Peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital on Thurs Feb 7 2019, in her 65th year. Preceded by her parents Irwin and Margorie Buck, Survived by her siblings Reynold (Karen), Lawrence, Elisabeth, Lorna (David) Donnalynn (Denis) along with many nieces and nephews. She was an extraordinarily, resilient, and determined lady. Leslie never complained and she faced every adversity with a smile on her beautiful face. Leslie didn’t ask for much but gave everything to everyone. She made a tremendous impact on all those fortunate enough to be in her life. Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday February 20th, 2019 from 2 to 4 at her home at 252 Clayton Road, Almonte. Words cannot describe how thankful Leslie was to have people who have supported her throughout her life. She will be sadly missed by her friends. A special thank you to Mills Community Support Staff at Clayton Road, who have supported Leslie in having an enriching life. Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County. 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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Family and Friends are invited to join Norah Currie in celebration of her 90th Birthday A tea will be held at the Centennial Hall in Franktown on February 24, 2019 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Best Wishes Only
Our family is sad to announce that after months of heart-related illness, Wally died in hospital on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Son of Alice (Richardson) and James Seddon, beloved brother of Ron Seddon (Gina) of Newfoundland and Doug (Bev) of Dunrobin. Predeceased by his wife, Patricia (Gooch), loving father to Deborah (Nick Laninga), David (Heather Fields), and Rob Seddon. Will be dearly missed by grandchildren Chris, Matt and Marshall Kiss, Bailey and Emily Seddon, and many nieces and nephews. A long time employee of Lumonics Research Ltd., Computing Devices of Canada and Leigh Instruments, and a member of the Rideau Nautical Boat Modellers Club, Wally’s smile, laugh and ability to build or repair pretty much anything will be missed by friends, family and co-workers alike. Always one to reach out with a kind heart and a friendly hand, Wally has endeared himself to many within the Glen Cairn community over the past 50 years. Memorial service will be held at Glen Cairn United Church on Tuesday, February 26th at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ruddy-Shenkman Hospice in Kanata or to the Queensway Carleton Hospital would be appreciated.
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With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mark Popplewell, at home on Sunday February 10, 2019, following a courageous and very determined battle against brain cancer. Mark was the much loved husband of Lori, his wife of 32 years, and very proud father of his sons Nolan and Chris. He will be sadly missed by his brother David, his sister Dawn (Mike) Asselstine and their children Nathanial (Candice) and Melissa, his sister-in-law Lisa (late Matthew) and their sons Sam and Luke. Much loved son-in-law of Jim and Tina McGilligan and brother-in-law of Debbi McGilligan and daughter Stephanie, and Kim McGilligan and daughters Amanda, Karissa and Nodyia, and great-uncle to Liam, Trinnitie, Aiva and Lincoln. Mark was predeceased by his cherished infant daughter Kari, his parents Les and Doris (Chaplin), and his brother Matthew. Mark will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his much loved cousins and extended family and numerous friends. This journey would have been so much harder if not for the tremendous support and help from our families (cousins) and friends. Mark’s daily trips to Kingston for treatment were made easier due to an unending number of volunteers. His social visits, phone calls, texts and day trips with family and friends meant a great deal and helped to ease the ongoing battle. Thanks to the medical professionals, office staff and volunteers of the Kelowna General Hospital, the Kingston General Hospital Cancer Division, and the Day Clinic and Chemotherapy department of the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth site. Much appreciation is given to our workplaces, 3M Canada, Perth Home Hardware Building Centre, Knudson Engineering Ltd, and Albany, for their continued support. Thank you as well to the Civitan Club’s medical equipment lending bank for the use of their supplies. Special thanks to the CCAC and Bayshore Nursing, especially Kelly, Leslie, Alice, Cheryl and Sarah for their compassionate care and tremendous support during this time. It is because of these programs that we were able to honour Mark’s wish to stay at home. Mark was born, raised, lived and has now passed on in Perth. He was a sports enthusiast, avid outdoorsman, a valued 3M employee, loyal friend and devoted family man. Mark had been quoted a time or two saying “I love my wife”, and was so very proud of his sons, Nolan and Chris. Mark had a larger than life personality that touched many people in his lifetime and hopefully will continue to do so. In remembrance of Mark, donations to Bayshore Nursing, South East LHIN formally CCAC, Perth Civitan Medical Bank or Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation Chemotherapy Department, would be appreciated. In lieu of a service, a Celebration of Mark’s Life will be held at Farrell Hall 186 Gore St. E., Perth on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 1:00pm 4:00pm. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son, 15 Gore Street West, Perth. We are travelers. From “birth till death” we travel between the eternities. May these days be pleasant for you, profitable for society, helpful for those you meet, and a joy to those who know and love you best.
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Teresa Moulton
Peacefully at Smiths Falls Hospital on February 13, 2019. Teresa Moulton formerly of Westport and Ottawa. Predeceased by husband Richard Martin, Douglas Moulton and beloved son Gerald (Gerry). Fondly remembered by daughter in law Edna and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by sisters Carmel, Rita and Stella. Friends will be received at the Lyons Funeral Home, Westport Saturday February 16 from 9:30 AM until Mass at 11:00 AM in St. Edwards Church. Interment: St. Edwards Cemetery. Due to weather conditions a celebration of life will take place in the spring.
ROWAN Séan James
(1958-2019) Passed away peacefully on February 11, 2019. Beloved son of Maureen (nee Kerwin) Rowan and the late Stanley John Rowan. Predeceased by his brother Dan Rowan (Pierangela) and his step-father Ronald Johnson. Survived by his sons Stanley James (aka Stosh) and Liam P.J. (Jessica Licari-Rowan), their mother Debra Rowan (Ken Berris) and Séan’s treasured granddaughters Peydon and Blakely. He will be missed dearly by his sisters Catherine Farmer (Grant) and Mary-Ann Rowan, his loving nieces and nephews: Sarah, Shaleen, Heather, Daniel, Graham, Elena, Bridget and Michael. He will be remembered by the Johnson clan, uncles, aunt and cousins. Séan recently retired after an accomplished career in the information technology sector. A funeral service will be held on Saturday February 23, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. at Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave. Carleton Place The family will receive friends following the service. Burial will take place in Québec City at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to a charity of your choice.
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Passed away peacefully on February 9th, 2019 in his 101st year at The Almonte Country Haven. Cherished husband of the late Jean Magus, beloved father to Nicki and loving father in law to Steve Kempton. We would like to thank all the wonderful caregivers, nurses, volunteers and staff of Almonte Country Haven for over 6 years of the most compassionate and tender care that gave Dad so much joy, love and comfort. We have many shared memories of fun and laughter during that time. Nick loved Almonte and the wonderful life that he shared there with Jean. Nicki and Steve are so grateful for all the special friends who have graced Nick and Jean’s life who are very near and dear to us as well. As per Nick’s wishes, there will be no service but a celebration of life to be held in the spring. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church Street, Almonte, ON. (613)256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com
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ELLIS-MERRIFIELD Verna (Greer)
Verna passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased by her loving husband Russel Ellis, sister Rose Jameson and brother Edward Greer. Verna was also predeceased by later life partners Lloyd Holloway and Leslie Merrifield. She is survived by her two sons David (Wendy) and Daniel (Mei) and nephews Grant and Evan Jameson. She will be sadly missed by her grandson Shane and great grandchildren Brody and Brianna. Verna’s family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to Lorrie and all the Wellness Centre staff at Carolina Retirement Residence for their kindness, gentle support and professional guidance during the last few days. Our mother lived a long and happy life, always with a bright outlook and willingness to help others. Born in 1924, she is from a very different period, where family values were life’s number one priority. Those old enough to remember, recall this time with fond memory. Family and friends were invited to a reception for the sharing of memories at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Friday February 15th, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. In remembrance of Verna, contributions to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.
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MARSHALL, Joel In loving memory of Joel Marshall, February 18, 2002. You will always be someone special to me. Love you forever and always! Aunt Lynda xoxo
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Peacefully on Friday February 15, 2019. Emma Stafford of Philipsville, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of Carman Willows. Loving mother of Danielle (Reg) Hart of Kingston. Dear sister of Betty Stuffles of Westport, Esther (Frank) Kennedy of Toledo and Maxine (Jack) Tedford of Jasper. Predeceased by sisters; Marie Virtue and Edith Gilfillen. Fondly remembered by granddaughters; Kaitlyn and Emily Hart. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family received friends at the SCOTLAND FUNERAL HOME, 27 Main Street, Elgin on Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Service was held in our Chapel on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. (Memorial donations by cheque only) www.scotlandfuneralhome.com Burial, Cremation and Pre-Arrangement services
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THUBRON Heather Susanna Barbara
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend. Peacefully at Smiths Falls Hospital, Heather passed away on February 13th 2019, After a long and courageous battle with cancer. Heather leaves behind, Husband Alwyn of 48 years, Her children; Donna, Stephen, Lisa and Chelsea. She will be missed by her brother and sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Heather will be sadly missed by her father, Mick Freestone. She was predeceased by her mother Wilma (neè Pettigrew). To honour Heather in her final wishes, cremation has taken place. A celebration of Heather’s life will be held on Friday, February 22, 2019 at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth. The tributes to Heather will begin with visitation from 1100-1200h, followed by a service in the chapel at 1200h. A reception will follow immediately after the service. For those wishing, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by Heather’s family. Heather’s arrangements have been entrusted to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082.
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PEARCE, Shirley E. (nee Shoemaker)
Peacefully, at Lanark Lodge on February 4, 2019, at the age of 88. Predeceased by her sister Barbara Marsh and her parents Margaret and Clinton Shoemaker. Dear aunt of Tania Marsh, Scott Marsh and Doug Marsh. A former public school teacher beginning in White, ON (Calabogie) and retiring with the Peel Region Board (Mississauga). Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday, February 22, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service in the chapel at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Salvation Army or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
EDWARDS, Robert (Bob) In loving memory of a beloved husband, father, Poppa, Poppa Bob and friend who left us February 26, 2017. Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just to the end of his days, Sincere and kind in heart and mind, What a beautiful memory he left behind. Love, Carole and family
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BUTTRUM Virginia (nee Lawrence)
Ginny passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Lanark Lodge after a day spent with family at her bedside Virginia Buttrum was predeceased by her loving husband Ralph in 2012. She was also predeceased by her parents, Richard and Mariette Lawrence (nee Lane). Loving mother to Victoria Buttrum (David Johnson), of Perth and Deborah Buttrum of Aylmer, Quebec. Ginny was also predeceased by her sister Ruth Lawrence and her father and mother in law, Cyril and Marjorie Buttrum. Also left to mourn her loss are Ginny’s only surviving sister Marjorie (Scott) Seabury and Ginny’s brother in law, Keith Buttrum and his wife Cheryl. Ginny was also a cherished grandmother to Liliane, Simon, Elliott and Skyler. She will be fondly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Ginny was born in Portland, Maine and spent her childhood by the ocean, beach combing and collecting cherished shells and sea glass. She met her beloved husband, Ralph after she had relocated to Montreal, through her colleagues at McGill University. After settling in as newlyweds, Ralph and Ginny purchased a farm in Wendover, where they raised their daughters and enjoyed the country life. Ginny was able to devote time to her love of gardening and was able to realize her childhood dream of caring for various farm animals, pets and especially, horses. After retirement, Ginny and Ralph moved to Perth, in the Maple Glen subdivision, where they had a lovely home built to enjoy retirement. Ralph and Ginny were able to enjoy boating and swimming on Otty Lake and join various clubs and social activities in the community. Moreover, she donated time to the Great War Memorial Hospital, Perth, as a volunteer for many years. After her soulmate’s death, Ginny had relocated to a retirement home in Ottawa to be closer to her daughters. Eventually, as her health declined, Ginny moved into Lanark Lodge. The family wish to thank the staff at Lanark Lodge for their compassionate care provided to Ginny over the past 4 years. To honor her wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 24, 2019 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home. Ginny’s service will be at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev Shirley Bradley. For those wishing to make a donation in her memory, family have requested the Alzheimer’s Society Lanark Leeds Grenville 1-866-576-8556 or The Canadian Cancer Society 613-267-1058. Virginia’s funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth. 613-267-3082
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MYERS, Robert Donald - In loving memory of my son Robert Donald Myers who passed away February 24, 2018. His weary hours and days of pain, His troubled nights are passed, And in our hearts we know He has found sweet rest at last. God knows he was suffering, That the hills were hard to climb, So He closed his weary eyelids, And whispered peace be thine. Lovingly remembered Mom and Balla And family
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COADY, W. James (Jim) – In loving memory of a dear Dad and Grandpa, who passed away February 26, 2003. Down the path of memories we slowly walk today. Our thoughts forever with you, as life goes on its way. If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart, For always in our memory, you are present by our side. Remembering you can cause a smile, Bring laughter or a tear. These memories are so precious, That keep you ever near. Forever in our hearts … Doug, Deb, Erin and family
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LALLY, James - December 29, 1995 Marjorie (Ferguson) - February 22, 2004 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday, Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear. Love Always Joan, Jane, Judy, Donna and families
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FARM WANTED: Looking to move to the area in the next 8-12 months. I’m looking for a property large enough to support 50+ head of cattle, ideally, 250+ acres with some bush as well. House can need some repairs/renovations. Outbuildings can require renovation / repairs as well. If you are thinking of selling your farm, or know of someone who is selling privately, please contact Richard at 613 290 2211.
Large 2 Bedroom Apt. in town Perth, in seniors bldg. No pet, heat & hydro extra. $ 9 7 5 / m o n t h . 613-267-5746
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Wanted for scrap: cars, Adding warmth to your life trucks, vans and appliancfor over 25 years. Cut, es. Phone 613-551-6698. split or log lengths. Delivered or picked up. Phone BUSINESS SERVICES Greg Knops cell: 613-340-1045 Do you have a 613-658-3358 after 7pm Lumber Pine, Hemlock, or Hardwood for barn, building, or repairs /horse shelters & garden sheds. 613-267-5772
ARTS/CRAFT/FLEA MRKT VENDORS WANTED for Spring Fling Craft Show, March 30 at Prescott Golf Club. Call Millie 613-657-4488.
MUSIC Piano Tuner Technician for all your piano needs. Call Lionel Pauze. 1-613-278-2017.
HUNTING Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.
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HOME/PROPERTIES WANTED Looking For Waterfront Lot: 1+ acre lot on Mississippi Lake in Carleton Place or Beckwith to build home. Please contact Stephanie 613-915-3949 or stephanie@stonefieldswed dings.com. BUYER WAITING for hobby farm any size solid 3-4 bedroom home for cash. Soon or spring time. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage. HELP ME find a 2-3 bedroom home with or without acreage Perth or Smith Falls area for cash. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.
1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working MY CLIENT pays cash quiet person, all inclusive, for vacant land and waterfront property. Any $120/wk. 613-812-2400. area considered. Call Gerry Hudson: Carleton Place, 1 bed- 1-613-449-1668. Sales room granny suite, all in- Representative of Remax clusive, $1400/month. Riverview Realty Ltd. Available immediately. Brokerage. 613-257-5094 between 9-2. PROPERTY WANTED. My client buys all types Colonel By Luxury adult of property in need of reapartments. Close to pair and renovation for County Fair Mall in cash. Call Gerry HudSmiths Falls. Air condi- son: 1-613-449-1668. tioning, exercise room, Sales Representative of party room, library and Remax Riverview Realty elevator. 613-283-9650. Ltd. Brokerage.
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Immediate position for a Reliable Overnight Building Cleaner required. Late shift work, be your own boss. Experienced cleaner required immediately, WHMIS and police check required. If interested please send an email with resume. Email: cleaningservices@xplornet.ca
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WE ARE GROWING AGAIN! M. Sullivan & Son Limited (Sullivan), headquartered in Arnprior, Ontario, is one of Canada's oldest family-owned construction companies. For more than 100 years we've built a sterling reputation for completing projects ontime and on-budget for clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional and public sectors.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER MERRICKVILLE WINDER WONDERLAND; Spotless 2 bedroom home with room for additional rooms to be developed in basement. 2 bathrooms on 3 acres. Teeming with wildlife, $169 000. Call Gerry H u d s o n : 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage.
Certified Mason. 15 years Sewing and Alterations experience. Chimney re- by Pauline. By appointpair, restoration, parging, ments only. 613-329-1270 repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job Classifieds specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.
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The following positions are located at our CNL (Chalk River, ON) site. CNL ESTIMATOR The Estimator is responsible for all actions required to prepare estimates and tender documents for on-site construction projects. These actions include estimating the cost of labour, material and equipment, as well as the analysis of sub-trade requirements for upcoming projects. Success in this position will include, but not be limited to, the use of construction estimating techniques and business acumen to ensure quality, accurate estimates of projects. This experience would normally be acquired through obtaining a university degree or college diploma in a relevant field, plus a minimum of 8 years estimating experience in a construction environment. • • • • • • •
AACE or GSC Designation CET Diploma Commercial estimating diploma Professional Quantity Surveyor (PQS) or Construction Estimator (CEC) by the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) designation Certificate of Qualification in a relevant Building Trade A minimum of 8 years’ experience is required for this position Construction site experience is considered an asset
CNL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, PROJECT CLERK The Construction Administrative Assistant is responsible for supporting the estimating, project management and site project execution functions. The Project Clerk will perform administrative duties required to complete all on-site aspects of the project life-cycle, including all financial and accounting duties associated with project construction. Note: The Administrative Assistant position is located on the CNL (Chalk River) job site, while the Project Clerk will be 50% on-site, and 50% in the Arnprior Office.
CNL SITE SURVEYORS Reporting to the CNL (Chalk River) job site, the Surveyor is responsible for the management of all field site-specific surveying activities. Requirements • Technical diploma or equivalent experience. • Five or more years of experience in a construction environment. • Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, field drawings and plans. • An advanced understanding of all construction trades and techniques. • Demonstrated effectiveness in the areas of construction safety and productivity. • Commitment to working in a team environment, and good team-building abilities. • Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, legislation and building codes. • Working knowledge of 3D modeling (Revit) software
If you have the required experience and aptitude, and wish to become a member of the Sullivan Team, please submit your resume by February 20th to: rfarrell@sullivan.ca Attn: Rick Farrell in pdf format We sincerely thank all applicants. Successful applicants will be contacted. Accommodations are available and all such requests will be treated confidentially.
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Tortoiseshell cat, mostly black with orange streaks, beige and white under chin. Missing after house fire on December 18 from 1940 Christie Lake Road, DeWitts Corners outside of Perth. Will come when called by her name Tabitha or Tabby. If anyone has seen her please call 613-267-8311.
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FOR RENT: Spacious, bright two bedroom apartment for rent, beautiful country setting, two minutes from 417 near Antrim, (20 minutes west of Kanata). No pets, no smoking. First and last months rent required, two months moving notice. $1000.00 per month plus heat and hydro ($500.00 gas heating deposit required). Please call Barrie at (613) 761-2975 or Mary at (613-266-8014) for further information.
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The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is seeking a qualified and experienced leader to fill the position of Chief Administrative Officer. Mississippi Mills, located adjacent to the Nation’s Capital, offers a true gift of community that resonates throughout the scenic rural areas, the town of Almonte and the villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton and Pakenham.
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AUCTION SALE SUN FEB 24, 2019 ESTATE OF MS RUBY SAUNDERS @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALLS AUCTION HOUSE #2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE ON This sale will feature recently appraised 1.8ct and 1.36ct diamond and gold gentlemen’s rings (selling with very reasonable reserve), asstd 10K/14K/18K jewelry, Grand Trunk Railway mem., vintage tin train, Stewarts sheep shearing & Cattle clipper machine, asstd antique/ modern & home office furnishings, housewares, collectibles, Limoges/Royal Doulton, home accents & much more! Large sale. Auctioneers Note: For a more detailed list, photos, terms of sale go to www.lmauctions.ca or like us on Facebook CLS875452_0221
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Sealed Tenders will be received in envelopes clearly marked as to contents by the Town Clerk at her office in the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario, until 11:00 am local time on 21st day of March, 2019, for the Contract # 19-PW-02 “CCTV Sewer Maintenance Program.” Specifications and Form of Tender may be obtained from the Clerk’s office. Tenders will be opened in Public at 11:05 am local time on March 21st, 2019, in the Council Chambers at the Town Hall, 77 Beckwith Street North, Smiths Falls, Ontario. Questions regarding specifications may be directed to Vanessa Bernicky at vbernicky@smithsfalls.ca (tel: 613-283-4124 ext. 1147) or W. Troy Dunlop, Director of Public Works and Utilities at trdunlop@smithsfalls.ca (tel. 613-283-4124 ext. 3305). If you wish to obtain tender documents, please contact Kim Mulrooney, kmulrooney@smithsfalls.ca (tel:613-283-4124 ext. 3302) The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. AMENDMENTS TO BIDS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED OR ACCEPTED
REQUEST FOR TENDER GLEN TAY AND NOONAN BRIDGE REHABILITATIONS SEALED TENDERS, on forms supplied by the Corporation of Tay Valley Township, will be received at the Municipal Office, at the address indicated below, until 1:00 p.m. local time, as determined by the clock on the computer located in the reception area of the Municipal Office, on Thursday, March 7th, 2019. Tenders will be opened, in public, at the Municipal Office immediately following closing. Tender packages may be picked up at the Municipal Office or downloaded from the Township website at www.tayvalleytwp.ca. For further information contact: Tay Valley Township Amanda Mabo, Clerk T: 613-267-5353 ext. 130 217 Harper Road E: clerk@tayvalleytwp.ca Perth, Ontario K7H 3C6 www.tayvalleytwp.ca
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(Posting MM2019-001) Reporting to Council, the CAO will provide strategic leadership to 7 senior level staff and 125 dedicated employees. You will provide effective advice and support to Council on corporate activities and the business affairs of the Municipality, in compliance with by-laws, policies and statutory requirements. You lead others with a collaborative and open style that reflects upon your ability to both engage and work successfully with staff, council, and the community. You are a visionary and an innovator with a track record of demonstrating your commitment to people development and continuous organizational improvement. The successful candidate will have a university degree in public administration, political science, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years progressive experience including 3 to 5 years in a management role, preferably in a public sector. An equivalent combination of education and experience in the related field will be considered. Designation as an AMCT or CMO professional is preferred. The Municipality offers competitive remuneration in the range of $115,110.74 to $141,500.50 and complimented by an excellent benefit package. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications in PDF format in confidence by email to Lanark County at jobs@ lanarkcounty.ca no later than Friday March 8, 2019. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills wishes to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Municipality of Mississippi Mills is an equal opportunity employer and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout the hiring process.
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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on March 6, 2019, at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Tay Valley Township Municipal Office, 217 Harper Road, Perth. Description of Lands: Roll No. 09 11 914 015 08110 0000; PIN 05313-0151 (LT); Part Lot 9 Concession 1 South Sherbrooke designated Part 2, Plan 27R5196; S/T RS25051; Township of Bathurst Burgess Sherbrooke; File No.17-01 Minimum Tender Amount: $13,587.34 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit: www.OntarioTaxSales.ca or if no internet access available, contact: Laurie Hall Deputy Treasurer/Tax Collector The Corporation of Tay Valley Township 217 Harper Road RR # 4 Perth ON K7H 3C6 (613) 267-5353 Ext. 125 www.tayvalleytwp.ca
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"There is also an option to remove grass from this area in the spring/summer and install gravel, which would be completed by the public works department," Murphy continued, noting there would be a cost of
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Mayor Christa Lowry said council could limit the amount of time cars could park there and only allow them until the spring thaw. Dalgity instead proposed an amendment to the motion to only allow over-
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flow parking on the street on weekends. The other options permitted parking seven days a week. "For years we're parked in front of the arena and up Bridge Street when there's no room in the parking lot. This isn't new," he stressed. " ... I'm open to putting (parking) in the park with the proper material on the ground only." With little support for
the motion, Dalgity withdrew it and no council members would vote in favour of parking on Bridge Street, so the motion was lost. "Only weekends for two months, I don't agree with it (parking on Bridge Street). The safety aspect is missing totally," Coun. Denzil Ferguson commented. " ... I don't think we should be parking on that side of Bridge Street."
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1. Civil rights organization 5. Cause to lose courage 10. Outside entertaining area 14. Botswana currency 15. Comedic Actor Tim 16. Barbary sheep 17. German river 18. Take 19. Catches 20. Eating houses 22. Consumed 23. Lawyers try them 24. Hugh Jackman character 27. Basics 30. No (Scottish) 31. Duct 32. Athlete who plays for pay 35. Unit of distance 37. Female bird 38. Predatory reptile 39. Regions 40. Dishonorable man 41. Dry white Italian wine
ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A sense of magic os in the air this week, Aries. Some may conspire to keep you in the dark about a situation. Don’t worry … it will have a pleasant culmination.
LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things will seem like a piece of cake this week, so much so that you may wonder if there’s a catch. There is no catch. Enjoy your good fortune and lightened workload.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, be there for someone who comes up to you and asks for help this week. Every little bit helps, and your generosity will be greatly appreciated.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, once someone earns your love, that bond is not easily broken. You will find new ways to show your affection this week for a person close to you.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may enjoy an unexpected respite in the next few days. Initially you may not know what to do with your time off. But soon enough you will figure it out.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Think about what you have to offer this week, Capricorn. Run your plan by someone you trust. You may not be ready for the spotlight.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, sometimes your mind is too quick to speak before you fully think through your thoughts. This can get you into trouble in some instances. Find ways to address any faux pas.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, even if you might be afraid of confrontation, you should not use that as an excuse that prevents you from righting wrongs. You will find your voice.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a string of misunderstandings will soon get worked out. All will be right in the universe once more, and you can get on with all of the plans you have in mind.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Past relationships do not have to get in the way of current ones, Cancer. Things aren’t always as complicated as you make them seem. Just go through with your daily business.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your focus and commitment to the task at hand are unrivaled. Others may not understand your passion, but all will be happy with the results.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a few extra moments each morning or evening to slow down and think about all the good luck that has recently come your way.
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36. Unhappy 37. Old miserable woman 38. Corn comes on it 40. Guinea pig-like mammal 41. Self-immolation by fire rituals 43. Fifth note of a major scale 44. Automobile 46. Military title (abbr.) 47. Expunge 49. Chadic language Bura-__ 50. Something you win 51. Grab 52. Town in Galilee 53. Polite interruption sound 54. Italian Seaport 57. La __ Tar Pits 58. “To __, his own” 59. Tom Clancy hero Jack 61. These three follow A 62. One of Napoleon’s generals
42. A way to understand 43. Actors’ organization 44. Beach hut 45. Disappointment 46. Police officer 47. Digital audiotape 48. Western Thai people 49. Of a polymer 52. Secret political clique 55. Sound unit 56. Cavalry sword 60. Whale ship captain 61. Eastern Austria spa town 63. Holds food 64. Filippo __, Saint 65. Holds bottles of milk 66. Intestinal pouches 67. Arab ruler 68. Chicago political family 69. “Transparent” actress Kathryn
1. Detailed drawing 2. Class of comb jellies 3. Musical symbol 4. Hall of Fame ballplayer Rod 5. Pouch 6. Split 7. Having wings 8. Set aside 9. Midway between northeast and east 10. Daughter of Acrisius 11. Periods of time 12. Rapper Ice __ 13. Any of several candies 21. Units of loudness 23. Central nervous system 25. Resinous secretion of insects 26. 007’s creator 27. Separate from 28. Exposes to view 29. Harsh squeaking sound 32. Fishing vessel (Naut.) 33. Western Ukrainian city 34. The sea
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CARLETON PLACE/ALMONTE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Seniors TGIF at the Carleton Place Legion WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 192, 177 George St, Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-257-1727 Come on out to Meet and Greet the seniors of your neighborhood. Music, Dancing, Games, Refreshments. NLHS Heritage Dinner WHEN: 6:00 p.m 9:00 p.m WHERE: Almonte Royal Canadian Legion, 100 Bridge Street, Almonte, Almonte CONTACT: 613-2578503 North Lanark Historical Society's Heritage Dinner features guest speaker Brian Tackaberry. Tickets at North Lanark Regional Museum, Baker Bob's or the Almonte Legion. Lion King Jr. WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Carle-
ton Place Town Hall, 175 Bridge Street, Carleton Place CONTACT: Mississippi Mudds, https:// www.mississippimudds.ca COST: $12/per person, $7 for Feb. 28 show Mississippi Mudds Youth presents Lion King Jr. Feb. 22-24, March 1-3. Tickets available at Carleton Place & District Chamber of Commerce. Visit ticketsplease.ca for more info. Almonte Lectures: Women's Health in Africa WHEN: 7:30 p.m WHERE: Almonte United Church, 106 Elgin St, Almonte, ON, Almonte CONTACT: Almonte Lectures, https://almontelectures.net COST: Donations accepted Dr. David Caloia, obstetriciangynaecologist will speak about memorable experiences in Africa and discuss challenges facing women's health in Africa.
PERTH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Driver Training WHEN: 8:30 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: 613279-1001, macleodguy@gmail.com COST: O.F.S.C. Snowmobile Driver Training Course. Registration 8:30 a.m. Course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last day of registration February 14.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Meditation and Associated Processes
Stamp Club meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: Phil Warrington, pwarrington@rideau.net All are welcome.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Mahjongg WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: ABC Hall, 3166 Bolingbroke Road, County Road 36, Tay Valley CONTACT: Rosetta Mcinnes, 1 (613) 268-2548 COST: $5 American Mah Jongg isa fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards. Everyone is welcome. Duplicate Bridge WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Civitan Club, 6787 County Road 43, Perth CONTACT: Joy Price,
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Mid-Winter Milling WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Downtown Almonte, Mill Street, Almonte CONTACT: info@midwintermilling.com COST: $20-$60 Explore the delightful shops and cafes along Mill St. in downtown Almonte, and sign up for some spiritual and self-awareness sessions with local practitioners. There will be everything from Tarot card readers to Reiki to coffee readers.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21
Bridge WHEN: 6:15 p.m WHERE: St. John's United Church, 400 Prescott Street, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-806-4495 COST: $5 Organized every Thursday by the North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club. All levels of bridge players welcome.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Friday Fun Days at the Library WHEN: 10:00 a.m WHERE: North Grenville Public Library, 1 Water Street, Kemptville Norenberg Branch, Kemptville CONTACT: info@ngpl.ca COST: Friday Fun Days at the North Grenville Public Library is a dropin program for ages 0-5. Join Library Sue for story time. Chil-
Visit insideottawavalley.com/events for featured online events. Things to do with the kids during March Break goes live March 1. Further ahead, well be featuring Things to do on Earth Day. Visit insideottawavalley.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community events! 613-267-3298 COST: There are also duplicate clubs in Kemptville and Almonte.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1
Social Bridge WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: McMartin House, 125 Gore St East, Perth, ON, Perth CONTACT: 613-267-3952 Every Friday, enjoy bridge for the social fun of it.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
Snowmobile Club Breakfast WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Snow Road Snowmobile Club, 1106 Gemmills Road, Lanark Highlands CONTACT: Lyle Conroy, 613-2672283 COST: Pancakes are included for charity breakfasts March 16 (Alzheimer's Society); March 30 (Wheels of Hope), and on April 13 (Melanoma).
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Homan/Hogan Charity Bonspiel WHEN: 8:00 a.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Curling and Squash Club, 13 Old Slys Rd, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Ann McGahey, 613-2834700 COST: $200/ team 5th annual charity spiel for Spinal Cord Injury Ontario. Register before Feb. 12. Competitive and friendly flights; hearty lunch Saturday and Sunday. Two games guaranteed.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
Bingo Smiths Falls Civitan WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls Civitan Club, 12468 Highway 15 North, Smiths Falls, Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-0818 Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen
dren must participate with parent or caregiver. No registration required; pick up a numbered ticket at the front desk. Game Night at KYC WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Youth Centre, 5 Oxford St W, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-258-5212 COST: Game Night at the Kemptville Youth Centre most Fridays until 9 pm. Check schedule at www.facebook.com/ KemptvilleYouth/.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Wild Game Dinner WHEN: 5:30 p.m WHERE: North Grenville Municipal Centre, 285 County Road 44, Kemptville CONTACT: Paul Workman, 613258-1523 COST: $20 each, $10 for children under 12
Kemptville Masonic Wild Game Dinner includes venison, moose and more. Bar opens at 5:30 pm, dinner at 6:30 pm. Door prizes and draws. Proceeds assist with operation of hall and charitable donations. Tickets at Kemptville Home Hardware, B&H Grocer.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Supper WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 6:30 p.m WHERE: Odd Fellows Hall, 119 Clothier Street East, Kemptville CONTACT: 613-2985124 COST: $18 The Odd Fellows & Rebekahs Supper is held on the last Sunday of every month, except for July, August and December. Bingo WHEN: 6:00 p.m WHERE: Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent, Kemptville CONTACT: 613258-5734 COST: Bingo at the Kemptville legion. Guaranteed jackpot of $400. Refreshments available.
SMITHS FALLS available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27
Breakfast in Toledo WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m WHERE: St. Andrew's United Church, 284 County Rd 8, Toledo, Elizabethtown-Kitley CONTACT: Nancy Seed, fnseed@ripnet.com Breakfast will be served every Wednesday morning from 8 to 10 a.m. Free will offering. Everyone is welcome. Gentle Exercise WHEN: 9:30 a.m - 10:30 a.m WHERE: Rideau Valley Diabetes Service Smiths Falls, 2 Gould St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-284-2558 Gentle exercise. Work at your own pace, with qualified staff leading the group. Free, everyone welcome. Toastmasters Club WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Healey
Glass, 7 Abel Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Carrie Wynne If you want to practice your public speaking skills in a warm friendly environment Contact Penny Croghan 613-285-1551
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Wing's Kitchen Community Dinner WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute, 299 Percy Street, Smiths Falls CONTACT: Stacey Swarbrick, (613) 2830288 COST: All welcome. Donations accepted at the door. This community dinner is hosted by the SFDCI RedHawks. 4 Hand Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., Smiths Falls CONTACT: 613-283-
0817 Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Also play first Monday every month, at 7 p.m.
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Listening Room Series - Kate Weekes WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Tea Room - Perth Restaurant, 23 Gore Street East, Perth CONTACT: 613-267-7902 COST: $20/ person Intrepid singer/songwriter, dog musher, canoeing enthusiast and world traveller, Kate Weekes, performs at the Listening Room Series. Partial proceeds go to Lanark County Community Justice.
WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Perth Library, 30 Herriott St., Perth CONTACT: Mary Louise Mongeau, 613-225-4675 Please email to find out more. All welcome.
Lanark Laughs WHEN: 8:30 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Waterfront Gastropub, 12 Bell St., Carleton Place CONTACT: 613-257-5755, https://www.facebook.com/LanarkLaughs/ COST: Stand-up comedy.
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