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The construction of a highly anticipated addition to Kemptville will finally begin in the spring of this year, as Choice Hotels Canada announced on Jan. 2 their plans to build a Comfort Inn & Suites. The hotel’s official opening is slated for March 2019. The new hotel will be located in the Kemptville Gateway Centre, on County Road 43 at the Highway 416 interchange across from the new Starbucks location. The centre is being developed by Rosewater Management Group Ltd. Choice Hotels Canada is currently the largest hotel franchisor in the country, and plans to open six new Comfort Inn & Suites by 2019, four of which will be located in Ontario. “We are delighted to announce a new Comfort Inn & Suites will be joining the brand’s 147 hotels across Canada,” said Brian Leon, managing director at Choice Hotels Canada. “The new build Comfort format has been exceptionally well-received by our guests and the new hotel in Kemptville will be no exception.” The hotel will feature 74 guest rooms, as well as amenities including meeting facilities, an indoor pool, and fitness facilities. Harb Kaler, who is currently building another Comfort Inn & Suites in Goderich, Ont., is the

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A Rosewater Management Group sign, at the corner of County Road 43 and Rideau River Road, marks the future site of the Gateway Garden Complex, which will host the new Comfort Inn & Suites hotel coming to Kemptville. Construction is expected to begin in the spring of 2018, and the official opening of the hotel is slated for March 2019. developer involved with the project. "The reason for developing a new hotel in Kemptville is because it's one of the most rapidly growing towns in the Ottawa Valley," said Kaler. "The business and tourism is there, but there isn't any upper mid-scale branded hotel in town, which was due a long time ago." According to Kaler, the hotel will be a four-storey building, including 15 suites, in addition to the 74 regular rooms. "We had a great meeting with the

land developer, Mario Bottero from Rosewater Management Group. He said they are working towards bringing a chain restaurant and retail next to the hotel,"said Kaler. "It will create construction jobs for local trades and once it is finished, there will be 20 permanent full-time jobs in town." Staff in North Grenville’s planning and development department are particularly looking forward to the new Comfort Inn & Suites, as a new hotel will help retain visitors in the community by offering a new option for over-

night accommodations. “Instead of travelling to Ottawa or Brockville to find a larger hotel, guests will have the option of staying in North Grenville, which will directly benefit local merchants, retailers and restaurants,” said economic development officer Matt Gilmer. “With this new development, we can offer our visitors a number of unique accommodation options including inns, bed and breakfasts, a boutique hotel and See HOTEL page K3

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Colton dishes up mountain of thanks during food drive appreciation day There was a mountain of thanks Sunday to pass out to all the players who made this year’s rendition of the local food drive campaign such a resounding success. The Hinton Auto Group's Build a Mountain of Food drive that kicked off Oct. 4 at Slackoni’s inside the Perth Best Western Plus Parkside Inn and Spa with the formal press kickoff, wrapped up here Sunday, Jan. 14 with pages of accolades. Two banquet rooms were full of people from across Lanark and Leeds Grenville counties in recognition of the collaborative effort of so many people – spearheaded by Hugh Colton. “It’s about saying thanks to the community and to everyone who made it such a success,” Colton said after speaking for about 90 minutes, highlighting events in each of the communities he visited during the sixweek long campaign and throughout the remainder of December. “This is an appreciation day. These people are doing really great things out there.” This year’s totals were record breaking. In each of the communities visited

over the course of the campaign, there were 11 food banks served. The money and food donations stay in those communities. From Lanark, to Almonte, Carleton Place, Perth, Smiths Falls, Elgin, Westport, Merrickville, Portland, Athens, and Delta, this year’s totals are staggering: 213,732 pounds of food collected, and $168,174 in cash. That’s up more than 49,000 pounds of food and $59,192.27 more in cash donations over last year. Jim Wright, who travels with Colton, shooting photos and keeping tabulations on the food and cash count, said he didn’t think they’d be so close to a million pounds of food in their 11-year totals. Nor did he think he’d be over the $500,000 total cash count. “I figured next year we’d hit those numbers,” Wright said, as he glanced at the screen and thermometer chart showing record-breaking numbers since the drive's inception: 933,949 pounds of food, and $540,201.33 in cash donations. The first 10 years of Build a Mountain showed the strength and support of his first major sponsor in Brad Kyle and Town and Country Chrysler of Smiths Falls – a man Colton thanked for his outstanding support. “That’s how it’s gained awareness each and every year,” he said.

“To come into the 11th year and not knowing if you have a title sponsor or not, and not just one who says they are a title sponsor, but one that says ‘how can we help, what can we do?’ They were there for all these events; they show up. To have their support (Hinton Auto Group) and for them to allow me to go do what I need to do that’s pretty special.” Like every year, Colton said, as they start their opening week, they take it day by day. He said he never knows what to expect. “Sometimes a fundraising door may close in an area, but another new one might open up and I think that’s what happened this year,” Colton said. “We saw more and more people get involved that wanted to be part of Build a Mountain of Food, and I think they want to be part of a team … to play a role and get involved, they trust us. They know this program.” One of those new supporters this year was Tweed of Smiths Falls, a company that jumped on board in a big way donating some $34,000 to the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank. For the new Smiths Falls food bank manager, Natalia Soteroff, she still hasn’t been able to find the words: “I’m still speechless,” she said, following Sunday’s event and taking in the appreciation day for the first time.

“It’s overwhelming.” For a rookie, Colton said, “Natalia did a bang-up job this year,” and her predecessor, Carolyn Barr, said she couldn’t be more proud of her. “New supporters this year, there were a dozen plus," Colton said.

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The Gutter Balls enjoyed last year’s Bowl for Kids Sake, an event organized by Lanark County Big Brothers Big Sisters. Here they took part in Wii bowling at the Perth Civitan Club. It’s time to start thinking about this year’s event, to take place Feb. 24 in Carleton Place, Perth and Smiths Falls.

Start the new year off right by changing your shoes for BBBS Have you made a New Year’s resolution to have a better impact on your community? It is as easy as changing your shoes! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is excited to once again be partnering with the local Tim Hortons restaurants for the Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake event on Feb. 24, 2018. Last year this event raised over $90,000, with more than 900 bowlers coming out to support the event. Title and corporate sponsors ensure that all funds raised through event pledges go directly to fund mentoring programs right here in Lanark County. Changing a child’s life is as easy as changing your shoes! The event is a straight forward fundraiser — interested participants can call the Big Brothers Big Sisters office and register their group. Each team receives a kit that includes pledge sheets, and is encouraged to raise funds to support the agency’s mentoring programs. Teams book a lane through the agency and then come out and bowl on Feb. 24 in one of three locations generously supporting the fundraiser: Gratton Lanes in Smiths

Falls, Vision Lanes in Carleton Place and the Perth Civitan Club. Don’t worry if you’re not a bowler — it’s a fun time where neighbours come together for a great cause! Remember — it’s not about the bowling! New traditions have started in recent years, with Nintendo Wii bowling now being the format in Perth. Live music there adds to the fun, with performers this year including Terry Tufts, Jeff Kohl, In Hard Times, Briana Kelford, Julie Kevan and Peter Brown, and Landon Bedor. Nintendo Wii bowling is great for seniors’ groups, young children and everyone in between. The music adds a lot of fun to the atmosphere — be sure to try it this year. Traditional bowling happens in Smiths Falls and Carleton Place; it’s a fun way to reconnect with friends, family or coworkers and enjoy a great day out. Your team can be as small as two people or as large as your whole company or large family. There is no minimum amount to raise. There is room for everyone, and every dollar matters. For teams participating in

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4H learns about science, technology, engineering, math by diving in This was a unique project done by 4H, and enjoyed by all. This project was called S.T.E.M which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. We are all looking forward to learning different science experiments and what their outcomes will be. During our first meeting we did our usual elections where we elected our president, vice-president, secretary and reporter! Then we moved onto more hands-on exciting things such as each member attempting to make a paper airplane that could cover as much ground as possible without touching the ground! Fun was had by all. We were given an experiment with eggs! This was a fun experiment we got to do at home. Myself, I enjoyed observing the progress over the few days that my eggs were soaking in different solutions that we got to pick (oil, milk with food colouring and vinegar were the ones I choose.). Our second meeting was held at Victoria’s house, where we were handed some papers and had to read some paragraphs (not the most fun but we knew it would lead to something great!). We made four “science cakes”, in which each one was different. They varied a lot but one was made normal, another cake was made without eggs, another without oil and lastly the fourth cake was made without baking powder. While the “cakes” were

cooking we judged a class of whisks; a fork, a whisk, a spatula, and a potato masher. The cakes smelled yummy as they cooked; when they were done cooking we observed and tasted them. We wrote down our observations of the cakes. Though, for snack we had chocolate chip-oatmeal cookies! During our next exciting meeting we talked about animal stomachs. Pig stomachs are very similar to human stomachs. We did an experiment on how the stomach works. We put a piece of white bread in a bag with our partners. Meagan and I put oil in our bag and pressed the bread slightly and the bread ended up breaking. This was neat seeing how each piece of bread reacted. Of course, after learning about stomachs we had to put something yummy into ours; which just happened to be vanilla-maple and chocolate-maple cupcakes. This next meeting was held outside at the gardening club's garden, where we picked some tomatoes, and planted some garlic for the summer. Since it was close to Halloween our snack was Halloween themed sugar cookies. At our 5th meeting we touched on plant sciences, then we did two experiments. Our first experiment of the meeting was taking a pie tin and pushing a thumbtack through the bottom in the middle. WE then put an unsharpened pencil’s eraser onto the sharp part of the thumbtack that

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This experiment about how electric fences work which was a big hit with everyone. was sticking through the pie tin; next we took some wool yarn and rubbed it on the back of a styrofoam plate. We then put the pie tin onto the upturned plate and it was supposed to make a

static shock like lightening but it was unsuccessful. Our second experiment we made clouds in a jar. We took a large Mason jar, poured in hot water, put two or three squirts of hairspray,

put the lid on and then we put a chunk of ice on the lid. This experiment was successful!!! The jars were getting so cloudy that you couldn’t see anything on the other side! For both experimenters we wrote down our observations. For our last official meeting before our science fair, we had the cloverbuds (these are the younger 4H’ers under the age of 9 years old), join us for our meeting. We helped them construct bridges, which we then tested with four heavy books and a tiny toy lion car that sang! This was fun to see all the different bridges and how they each differed in their strengths and abilities. The cloverbuds seem to enjoy the evening! Our science fair has arrived! We set up our experiments that we conducted over the last few weeks, to share our observations and our final findings. Parents, families and friends came to see what we all did! We also had a special visitor as well; Dianne Pinder-Moss from AgriNews! She went around speaking to all our 4H members about our projects and we were all eager and happy to speak to her. Some of the projects that some of the members did were: Meagan made crystals, Juniper did a project on viscosity, I did an experiment on my dog and there were also experiments See 4H page 7

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OPP seek information about spray-painted vehicles Lanark County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is seeking assistance from the public to identify the person or persons responsible for a number of acts of mischief involving spray painting. On Monday, Jan. 8 a male was observed spray painting vehicles in the Almonte ward of the Municipality of Mississippi Mills. The male person involved is described as wearing all dark clothing and a backpack. If you have any information on this or any other crime, please call Lanark County Crime Stoppers (LCCS) anonymously at the toll-free number 1-800-222-TIPS (1-800-2228477). All calls to LCCS are confidential and phone calls are not taped. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up

to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest, the recovery of stolen property and the seizure of illicit drugs or substances. Callers are not required to reveal their identity and they do not have to testify in court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display/ caller ID. Anonymity is assured through the assignment of a confidential number. For more information on Lanark County Crime Stoppers or to make a tax deductible donation to the organization please visit the website www.lccs.ca or contact the Lanark County OPP. Crime Stoppers – working together to prevent crime. Submitted by the Lanark County Crime Stoppers

Police, national charity team up on new activity book On Jan. 11, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canadian Centre for Child Protection signed an important agreement that highlights areas of collaboration to enhance the safety of children and youth in Ontario. The signed protocol, which solidifies a long-standing relationship between the two organizations, focuses on increasing personal safety education and child protection training, working together to support families of missing and sexually exploited children and joint public awareness efforts. "It's essential that we work together to protect our kids," says Lianna McDonald,

executive director of the Canadian Centre for Child Protection (Canadian Centre). "We are thrilled to be working together with Commissioner Hawkes and the OPP in our joint efforts to increase the safety of our children." To kick start this significant alliance, the Canadian Centre developed a brand new safety tool called My First Safety Book for children between the ages four and seven. This fun and engaging activity book helps parents build their child's personal safety skills. The OPP is raising awareness of this education tool and distributing thousands of

copies to families across Ontario. "The Ontario Provincial Police is working diligently to protect children in our communities, but police cannot be everywhere at once," says commissioner Vince Hawkes, Ontario Provincial Police. "On behalf of the OPP, I am proud to partner with the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to train as many OPP officers and members of the public as possible about what each of us can do to prevent child victimization and sexual exploitation." See POLICE page 7

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A group of concerned citizens of Carleton Place recently met with that community’s municipal drug strategy committee to discuss ways to reduce the amount of substance abuse among youth and to specifically target those in grades 4, 5, and 6 with the goal of preventing them from ever starting these risky behaviours in the first place. This small but determined group has been meeting at St. James Church for some time and has been studying the famed Icelandic model, which has been successfully emulated in many European cities with amazing results. Here’s a little background. In 1998 the small nation of Iceland (population: 336,000) realized they were in the midst of a substance abuse problem with their youth. In a national survey, more than 40 per cent of 15 and 16-year-old teens admitted to being drunk within the last month. Regular cannabis use in the same age group was 17 per cent and tobacco use stood at 23 per cent. These were the highest rates in Europe. Residents of many communities regularly witnessed aggressive and dangerous behaviour among teens and hospital admissions, injury and fatality rates clearly demonstrated that things couldn’t go on the way they were. Experts were called in and in an unusual move, instead of studying the

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on fruit, electricity and computers! Everyone did an excellent job! Way to go everyone! After we showed off our experiments, we got to have snacks of fruits, chips, cookies, juice and much more!! Even though this project has been completed, I am sure we will all take what we learned from this project and the fun memories we had with us throughout our life. On behalf of the STEM 4H members I would like to thank Melissa and Victoria for putting up with all of us and teaching us such awesome experiments. Submitted by Tandra Drew

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problems in isolation, credible professionals reached out to local community groups, schools, municipal governments, parents and of course youth to help seek out solutions. There was no single magic bullet to defeat the problem, but instead a combination of local, regional and national initiatives have over the long term brought amazing results. As of last year, that 40 per cent alcohol abuse rate has dropped to five per cent, cannabis use is down to seven per cent and tobacco down to three per cent, all the lowest in Europe! And that national survey that identified the scope of the problem in the first place became a regular annual event to help stakeholders gauge their success and make changes where necessary. One of the main initiatives introduced in Iceland after the preliminary study was completed was directed at replacing the “high” from substance abuse with positive activities which had been proven to have strong effects on reducing the dependency on drugs/ alcohol/tobacco. Schools, sports and

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Laws were also changed. Minimum ages for tobacco went up to 18 and for alcohol to 20. Thirteen to 16-year-olds were subjected to a 10 p.m. curfew in the winter (midnight in summer). All schools were mandated by law to have parent/teacher/student councils. Parents were offered educational sessions to help them increase the quantity of time they actively spent with their children. Written agreements were created to contract these responsibilities between parent and child. The number of youth participating in organized sports four or more times per week went up drastically and, as you might suspect, soccer/football was one of the major sports. Some in Iceland would argue that this may have been a key factor in Iceland’s crushing defeat of England in the Euro 2016 football championship. Almost every segment of Iceland’s multipronged approach to their substance abuse problem was directed at reducing isolation and encouraging a true sense of belonging among the target group. Could any of these methods be successful in Lanark County? Stay tuned. If you’re interested in learning more, expressing your views on this or lending a hand, you can reach the Carleton Place drug strategy committee through their website at www.cpdrugstrategy.ca.

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community centres saw their hours of operation expanded. Families were given annual government-issued recreational activity “credit cards” to help them afford extracurricular activities. Daily youth life-skills education was offered on a large scale. “We didn’t say to them, you’re coming in for treatment. We said, we’ll teach you anything you want to learn: music, dance, hip hop, art, martial arts. The idea was that these different classes could provide a variety of alterations in the kids’ brain chemistry, and give them what they needed to cope better with life: some might crave an experience that could help reduce anxiety; others may be after a rush,” commented Harvey Milkman, an American psychology professor who teaches for part of the year at Reykjavik University and was involved in the early days of the study and action plans. “At the same time, the recruits got life-skills training, which focused on improving their thoughts about themselves and their lives, and the way they interacted with other people. The main principle was that drug education doesn’t work because nobody pays attention to it. What are needed are the life skills to act on that information,” Milkman said. Kids were told it was a three-month program. Some stayed five years.

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afe winter driving requires drivers slowing down and anticipating hazards before they become a problem. This can’t be done if the vehicle’s windows are covered in frost, snow or ice. Ontario Provincial Police would like to remind us that the Highway Traffic Act of Ontario provides fines of $110 to motorists who drive without a clear view; but as we know, the consequences can be worse if you injure someone. Give yourself some extra time and make sure you have a clear view before you put your vehicle in gear. While on the topic of snow clearing, there are plenty of blue and yellow lights flashing on the highways as snow-removal equipment is in use after heavy snowfalls. Municipalities have a system or protocol for plowing roadways and sidewalks. Lower-priority locations will take longer to get because that’s the way it is. Although we encourage anyone who has an issue with the snow-clearing system in his or her community to voice those concerns to the appropriate municipal official, please be patient

and help where you can by not leaving your vehicles where they would block winter road maintenance efforts. There’s also the issue of taking snow from private property and placing it onto a public roadway or sidewalk. This might not seem like a big deal, but plowing snow to where it could pose a public safety hazard to motorists and pedestrians is an offence. The vast majority of property owners and contractors don’t do it, but it’s something that can cause problems unnecessarily. Another scenario which is more of an issue is motorists who do not clear ice and snow from their vehicles and then pose a threat because of their limited visibility or the effect that flying ice can have on other drivers. Making more of an effort to minimize the risk posed by winter weather and its effect on travelling seems like a reasonable request. We should expect our provincial and municipal governments to provide adequate road maintenance services, but some of us can do a better job of assisting them by not getting in their way when the snow flies.

Quilting was also a time for sharing and togetherness for Mary’s family

uilting was for the middle of the week. It couldn’t interfere with Monday’s washing, Tuesday’s ironing, Friday’s baking and Saturday's cleaning house, peddling wares in Renfrew and buying supplies. And so, those who could spare the time on an off day, would meet at a neighbour’s house, and the afternoon would be spent quilting. Since Aunt Bertha Thom, on the farm next to us, had a fair sized parlour, the quilting frame was usually set up there. There was a heater stove in their parlour too, not like our little room off the kitchen that was sealed up tight as a drum at the first sign of snow, and where you could see your breath on any given day after.

It was a rare treat for me to be at Aunt Bertha’s when the women of the Northcote area gathered for an afternoon of quilting. My friend Velma, one of many of the Thom’s children, would be sure to let me know if the meeting place would be at her home, and I would go with Mother, taking one of my favourite dolls with me. That day, a rare day indeed, the Northcote School was closed. It had something to do with the old stove breaking down, and it was also the day when there would be quilting at Aunt Bertha’s. By then, a track had been broken across the twenty-acre field, and Mother and I headed out in the cutter as soon as the noon dinner was cleared

be rolled under, as the sewers clever way of doing things. we crawled under the span of worked their way to the other That day, Velma and I took See MARY page 9 side. I thought it was a very our dolls into the parlour, and

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away. Velma and I went right for the parlour, where a few neighbourhood women were already sitting in chairs around the quilt. It was rolled up in some sort of thick rod, which sat on the back of two kitchen chairs. And what had already been quilted was rolled inside. The rest of the quilt was on a like-roller across from the quilters, also on the backs of two kitchen chairs, and as they worked, the finished part would

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in poverty. It would seem intuitive that minimum wage increases would necessarily empower the poor. Workers with the lowest wages tend to be poorer and therefore closer to the deficiency of poverty. Yet in reality those who work at minimum wage tend to live in households shared with multiple earners whose shared earnings are above the poverty line.

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Science fun Anita Garvin, 8, and her brother, Luken Garvin, 6, participate in the Smiths Falls Public Library’s Silly Science Program held on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Pictured here, Anita and Luken attempt to make elephant toothpaste with instructor Ashley Delorme, the library’s summer programmer.

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MARY the quilt, and settled down, with strict orders from Aunt Bertha to keep quiet. The talk around the quilt that day was about the happenings around Northcote. The fire that took a neighbour’s barn, and how the farms around dug in to help store the livestock over the winter, and how grateful everyone was that no animal was lost, or no one was hurt. The talk shifted to the cases of measles that broke out at the Northcote School, and how Mrs. Beam had saved everyone a pile of money with her home treatments, so that old Doctor Murphy didn’t have to be called out from Renfrew. Two dollars it would have cost. Grateful, they said, to have someone like Mrs. Beam in the neighbourhood. And they talked about getting ready for the gang that

would be going to each farm to cut wood to keep the house fires burning. Logs had to be taken out of the bush first, Mrs. Briscoe said. So it would be a while before they had to worry about that. And they shared recipes and laughed, we could hear scissors snipping and when we looked up, we saw that part of the quilt that they had been working on rolled up a few inches. Aunt Bertha went to the kitchen to bring in a tray of tea and cookies, and no one stopped, but sipped away, and ate a cookie or two and kept right on at the task at hand. Aunt Bertha’s hand swept under the quilt and Velma grabbed the few cookies being passed down to us. And then it was time to call it a day. Suppers had to be made, and chores to be tended to. The quilt was left up in Aunt

Bertha’s parlour, but shoved closer to the wall. And there it would stay until another day when the women of Northcote could spare an afternoon. Going home across the field in the cutter I wondered about why it was called a quilting bee, and the purpose behind it. It was a chance for Mother to get to know the neighbours, and a time when they could share their cares. I wondered, but had no idea what happened to all the quilts they worked on during the long winter months. 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.

low-skilled labour with automation and technology. Of course the money spent from higher resulting wages would create new jobs elsewhere, but the newly created jobs will not likely employ the most trapped Ontarians. For years the Ontario Liberal government complied with the recommendations of the Advisory Panel that minimum wage increases be tied to the rate of inflation. But then suddenly in 2017 the Liberals decided that was not good enough, and proposed the recent changes that would see the minimum rise to $15 per hour by 2019. Now what is more likely, that the Liberals accelerated minimum wage increases because of new evidence, or that the Liberals are making short-sighted cynical calculations in the face of an imminent election? Make no mistake: the minimum wage increase is not in-

tended to empower the poor so much as cravenly appeal to middle-class voters. The lobby in support of minimum wage increases speaks with a loud and unified voice, whereas the Ontarians whose stake is in empowering the non-working poor are a more disorganized force. Ontarians pushing for poverty reduction should unite in support of reforming social assistance to a form of basic income and reduced welfare bureaucracy. They and their representative politicians should play no part in any scheme that leaves the unemployed poor lagging behind. Stefan Klietsch Green Party of Ontario candidate contestant Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke (Views expressed above are my own and not official policy of the Green Party.)

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Three-lane roads could be an accident waiting to happen

It has been a relentless winter to date, and along with the frigid weather, ice and snow, a number of serious, including several fatal, motor vehicle collisions have occurred in our region. Two of the fatal crashes occurred along stretches of busy Highway 7, west of Carleton Place. It appears weather conditions were the main contributing factor in both of those tragedies. Black ice resulting from intense cold has played a part in numerous serious highway mishaps across eastern Ontario, western Quebec and other parts of Canada during what has been a difficult start to winter. I extend sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones recently, including the family and friends of the two men from our district who died as a result of the incidents I just referred to. This is something everyone who drives on our roads during the winter months fears the most. Obviously, collisions happen year-round, which makes it clear that road conditions are not always a factor. Other common reasons for highway mishaps every year include speed, inattentiveness, unsafe passing and lane changes, tailgating, as well as motorists who are impaired by alcohol or drugs. So-called “distracted driving”

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has now passed impaired driving to become the dominant factor in fatal collisions in this country and on this continent. Driver distraction, much of it related to the technology boom, is a worldwide problem. There are other reasons, too, of course. I believe some crashes occur, in part, because of the design and construction of certain roadways. I can’t say whether highway design played any part in the collisions I am referring to this week. But, I think it is interesting to note that both fatal crashes I have mentioned occurred on stretches of road which include a passing/turn lane. Personally, I think three-lane highways are among the most dangerous I have encountered on my travels over the years. They used to be particularly common in southwestern Ontario, where my wife and I lived before moving to east-

ern Ontario over 40 years ago. As a newspaper reporter, some of the worst highway tragedies I covered over the years occurred on three-lane roads. I have talked to many officials, including police officers, about this particular type of highway design. The consensus is that drivers in general don’t know how to use the middle lane. That is partly due to the fact people have never been educated about their responsibilities while operating a vehicle on such roadways. In fact, I’m not certain I have ever seen a public education program related to three-lane highways. There is a similar situation happening with respect to roundabouts, which are becoming more and more common in our region. Drivers don’t realize they are supposed to yield to vehicles already in the roundabout before proceeding. Many enter the roundabout without stopping, creating a dangerous situation if those motorists already manoeuvering through the structure can’t easily stop. Key differences The difference between roundabouts and three-lane roads is dramatic, however. Most vehicles enter roundabouts at relatively low

speed, which lessens the likelihood of collision and also reduces the impact if a crash does occur. Three-lane roads are navigated at much higher speed, and to make matters worse, the majority of motorists consider the middle lane to be a passing lane only. Many people ignore roadside signage which advises drivers to allow for cars or trucks which are trying to turn left. If someone is passing and they encounter a stationary vehicle whose operator is waiting to turn, they are then forced to stop suddenly or swing to the right and go around the stopped vehicle. Either circumstance creates a potentially serious problem. The stopped vehicle is subject to being rear-ended, or if someone suddenly moves to the right, they can easily interfere with oncoming traffic, those who are already in the right-hand lane. I vividly recall one particular fatal crash I covered as a reporterphotographer in the early 1970s. It occurred on a stretch of threelane roadway between St. Thomas, Ont., and Port Stanley on Lake Erie. Winter weather was not involved. It happened on a Sunday night in the midst of a summer heat wave. A male motorcyclist had stopped at a busy roadside food stand just south of St. Thomas.

When he set off again, he turned his bike southward. But, instead of keeping to the right, he immediately swung into the middle lane, evidently to pass other slowermoving traffic. Unfortunately, at exactly the same moment, a northbound driver had pulled out to pass. The resulting head-on crash was horrific. The young man on the motorcycle died instantly. What I witnessed that night is forever etched in my memory. I recall it every time I am on a threelane roadway. It’s one reason I refuse to use the middle lane of such a road, unless it is in a low speed zone and I am trying to turn left. Certain situations can’t be avoided. At one time, I thought threelane roads were being phased out, and for the exact reasons I have just outlined. More recently, they seem to be back in vogue, however. To me, these roadways encourage unsafe driving practices and they should never be constructed. I would much rather drive at a slower pace and get where I am going in one piece. Jeff Maguire is a career journalist who lives in Carleton Place, Ont. He has been writing for community and daily newspapers since 1971. Jeff can be reached by email at: jeffrey.maguire@rogers.com.

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During the Studio Theatre’s Evening of One Act Plays in October, members of the Lanark County Camera Club were invited to exhibit their images in the theatre’s lobby.

Lanark County Camera Club and Studio Theatre are picture perfect together During the Studio Theatre's Evening of One Act Plays in October, members of the Lanark County Camera Club were invited to exhibit their images in the theatre's lobby. Bruce Raby, curator of the Studio Theatre's art gallery, believes it's important to give exposure to local visual artists. "As a community theatre, we're proud to provide a place for groups and individuals to display their talents. It's incredible how many wonderful artists there are in our community, and they deserved to be showcased." Bob FeDuke, a member of both the Studio Theatre board of directors and the Lanark

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Parkinson’s support group coming to Smiths Falls Parkinson Canada is pleased to announce the formation of a new support group in Smiths Falls. Support groups provide an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s (and their care partners) to meet others, share information and experiences about living with the disease, find out about new advocacy initiatives and services, and receive peer support. The Smiths Falls location is one of two support groups in Lanark North Leeds, with the other taking place in Perth. Starting Jan. 25, the Smiths Falls support group will take place on the last Thursday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Rideau Community Health Services, 2 Gould St., Unit 118, Smiths Falls, Ont., K7A 2S5. For more information about this new group or other groups offered in eastern Ontario, please contact community development co-ordinator Margaux Wolfe at 1-800-565-3000, ext. 3425, or margaux.wolfe@parkinson.ca. Feel free to share broadly and include in your activities calendar. Submitted by Parkinson Canada

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Looking back to when we were kids on the toboggan hill When we were kids, my older brother Lynn and I basically lived outside. Spring, summer, winter, no matter. “Let’s go.” Whether it be on ice, playing road hockey, up on some hill “conquering” the “Big Steep” or whatever, there was always stuff to do. We come from the land that is called, in geographical terms, the “Canadian Shield,” so we were and are quite familiar with rocks, trees, water and hills. And as boys, we lived to master them all. So, that is why no mere hillside with a bit of snow on it was ever going deter us from going down it. Just another reason why our father used to say that we had more nerve then brains. Especially Lynn. And we had many bumps and bruises to prove it, too. But, man, we had fun back then. We had forts to build, rafts to build, old cars to explore, old buildings to check out, fields to play in and road/ backyard rink hockey tourneys to win.

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In winter, we seldom noticed that we were getting cold. Often, it wasn’t until we got back indoors and started to feel the pain of thawing out that we realized that “Jack Frost” had seeped in. A while later, the cuts, bruises, bumps and so on would get discovered, too. (Oh, well. Just “badges of honour.”) Lynn was highly skilled in the art of creating things out of just about everything or converting one thing into another. In other words, “contraptions.” And they were usually pretty good, too. (Not always to look at, but they did

the job.) There is a big hill between Denbeigh and Hardwood Lake, Ont., (near Bancroft) along Highway 28 called McLachlan’s Hill that we always wanted to go down on our bobsleds. Years ago, before undergoing reconstruction work, when the road was known as Highway 500, it was exactly one mile from top to bottom down that steep curving decline. In winter, it was always covered in snow, and at times, ice. We figured that at the bottom, we would have reached a speed of over 60 miles an hour going down that sucker. Man, that was tempting. We just couldn’t let go of that one, but our dad strictly said, “Forget it.” I can’t help but wonder if young people today would stop trying so hard to become adults too soon and just go outside and play if they might not feel a little better about themselves. You know, get out from behind their computers, cellphones, iPads,

TVs and such. Have a bit of fun already. Stop rushing around. Aww ... but that’s just me talking. It’s the same old story of one generation lamenting another. Still, the rewards one receives from simple things like physical exercise, challenge and full engagement goes a long way toward developing a thing called “joy.” It seems that when we were creating our own fun, there was no necessity to look beyond ourselves for entertainment. We could just create it with what we had and in our imaginations. (And it’s a beautiful thing, too, which many have forgotten to do.) A couple of years ago, I passed through that familiar terrain on a beautiful winter’s day and stopped at the top of the old hill. That old feeling came back and the desire to conquer began again to rise once more, although, at this age, it’s easier to fight the allure and drive to make the “big descent.” Still ... I wonder, too, at times, if this ol’

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Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Submissions are not guaranteed. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Thursday at 12:00 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number. EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Tuesday, January 16, 23, 30. 9:30-11:30am, CP Arena. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Wednesday, January 17, 24, 31. 9:30-11:30 am, Carambeck Community Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 Euchre, every Monday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Bring your friends. Lunch/prizes. 613-253-6375. French Playgroup “Plaisirs D’Enfants”. Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Beckwith Community Hall (Black’s Corners). 613-253-0008. Ladies Darts, every Tuesday starting 7:00 p.m. Legion. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a non-profit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:30-7pm, Legion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013. Parent’s Lifeline of Eastern Ontario support group meets monthly on 3rd Wednesday at 130 Landsdowne Ave 6:30-8:30 pm. Drop in. All are welcome Rotary Club of Carleton Place & Mississippi Mills meet every Monday evening at 6:15 at Thirsty Moose, Mill St. (Carleton Place). Info: Louise 613-253-2602. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church worships in the Community Presbyterian Church (Almonte Presbyterian Church) 111 Church St. 10 a.m. Sunday mornings. Transportation available from Carleton Place 613-257- 5418. All welcome.

60’s Dance-Fund Raiser- Almonte Civitan- 27 January. Sponsored by Holy Name Of Mary Parish. Featuring The Startools. Proceeds to Almonte Hub Hospice and Almonte General Hospital. 613-256-5059 or at the door. “ Be there or be square”! Aerobic Classes, Every Monday in the Old Town Hall 2 pm. Enquiries: 613-256-8339. Almonte and District Horticultural Society monthly meeting on Monday, January 29, 7:30 pm, Cornerstone Community Church. “Back Yard Birding and Native Plants”. Guests welcome. Carol Alexander 613-256-1071. Baby Talk playgroup for parents and infant’s 0-12months, Monday January 15, 22, 29. 2-3pm, Almonte Public Library 55 High St. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Tuesday January 16, 23, 30. 9 am - noon, Naismith School. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Wednesday January 17, 24, 31. 9am - noon, Naismith School. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Thursday, January 11, 18, 25 9am - noon, Naismith School. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Monday January 15, 22, 29. 9am - noon, Naismith School. For information call 613-283-0095 Mills’ Seniors Services, Weekly Foot Care Clinics, Alison Kaczan RPN provides care, at the Mills’ Seniors Services Office, 67 Industrial Drive. KEMPTVILLE Call 613-256-4700 for appointment. Mississippi Mills Public Library - TravelBaby Talk, Wednesday, Jan 24, 1:30-3 p.m. ogue on “Finding St. Denis” with Bob and Sherryl Smith, Thursday February 1st, 7:00 pm in the Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd #43. Almonte Branch meeting room BNI of Kemptville, meeting. Every Tuesday 6:45-8:30 a.m. Alumni Hall, Kemptville College (613)863-4853. Kemptville Players Inc. Kids (KPIK) A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Chile & bun. present Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Feb 2, 5-7pm, open to everyone. Come out and January 20, 2:30pm Urbandale Arts Centre. A locally written story of hope, belief enjoy good music. A.N.A.F. 315 Town Line Rd. Hot Pork and happiness. Tickets online at www. Sandwich, veggies, gravy. Jan 19, 5-7pm, open to kemptvilleplayers.ca North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd everyone. Baby Talk playgroup for parents and infants Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Ser0 - 12 months, Wednesday, January 17, 24, 31. vices, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. 12:30 - 1:30pm, Carambeck Community Centre. Learn communication/leadership skills. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 For information call 613- 283-0095 Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 8933 ext 2374. 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus. LANARK Carleton Place & District Civitan Club Weekly BINGO every Tuesday. Upstairs at Arena. Bingo starts 7pm sharp. Crafts & Chat starting January 18 Thursdays Community Home Support- Carleton Place- at the Lanark Learning Centre 1:30-3:30 - Bring Friday Lunch Bunch. Friday, January 5, 12, 19, 26, along your crafts and ideas and enjoy the social Home Support Office @ 12:00. Please call Home time. Support to reserve or more info on Diner’s Clubs EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, and Transportation. 613-253-0733 Wednesday, January 17, 24, 31. 9:30- 11:30am, Community Home Support- Carleton Place- Maple Grove School. For information call 613Foot Care Clinics. Please call Home Support for 283-0095 more information and to book appointments 613EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, 253-0733. Thursday, January 11, 18, 25. 9:30- 11:30 am, Community Home Support- Footcare Clin- Maple Grove School. For information call 613ics on Tues & Thurs. For Appt. 613-253-0733. 283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Euchre, every Thursday, 1:00 p.m. Legion Thursday, January 11, 18, 25. 9:30-11:30 am, CP Hall. Sponsor: Ladies Auxiliary. Lunch. Prizes. Arena. For information call 613-283-0095 Friendly Bridge-North Lanark CHC; Fridays EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, 1:00pm. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Monday January 15, 22, 29. 9:30-11:30am, CarFun and Fitness-St. Andrew’s United ambeck Community Centre. For information call Church Hall; Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: 613-283-0095 Pam 613-259-2182x2306

Lanark Legion BR. 395 Music Jamboree/ Birthday Saturday Jan 20 at 1:30pm. Musicians and public welcome. Nordic Poling Group-North Lanark CHC; Thursdays 9:00 am. Info.: Pam 613-2592182x2306 Peter Brown in Concert Saturday, January 27 Enjoy Peter’s annual Frosty Fling Concert at the Lanark Learning Centre. 67 George Street. from 7 to 9pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. To reserve, call 613-259-2207 or email annegraham2207@gmail. com Walking Group-North Lanark CHC; Tuesdays 9:00 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306

MERRICKVILLE Merrickville Legion, dinner and dance Jan 19, 6pm, Ham & scalloped potatoes, home-made beans. Music by Watermelon Wine 7:00 - 11:00pm. Merrickville Legion, dinner and dance Jan 26, 6pm, Homemade Cabbage Rolls, mashed potatoes, mixed veggies. Music by Two for the Road 7:00 11:00pm. Merrickville Legion, Jan 15, 22, 29. Monday night Euchre 7:00pm. Merrickville Legion, Men’s Dart League every Wednesday Night, Jan 17, 24, 31. 7:00pm. Merrickville Legion, Seniors Luncheon 11:00am - 1:00pm. Jan 18.

PAKENHAM 6-Hand Euchre: Thursday January 25th 7:00pm, Upper Hall (Arena). Admission includes a light snack & prizes. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 Appreciation Ceremonies 7:15pm, Friday, January 26 On Centre Ice. Pakenham pioneer honourees are Toby and Al Barrett. Everyone is invited to this portion of the program free of charge. O Canada by the Cedar Hill Choir. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580. Bingo Night: Tuesday January 23rd Doors open at 6:30 pm, games start at 7:00 pm Held at the Pakenham Public School. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 Bingo Night: Tuesday January 23rd Bingo Night: Doors open at 6:30 pm, games start at 7:00pm, Pakenham Public School. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 Fish & Chips Dinner: Friday January 26, 4:30-7:00pm in the Upper Hall. Tickets in advance. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580. Frost Festival Pub Night: Saturday January 27th Upper Hall. Doors open at 7:00pm. The Ryan’s kick off the night at 8:00pm. Hypnotist Richard Cole at 9:15pm. Bake Auction with John O’Neill. Reservations in advance, call 613-6245925. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. Call 613-624-5580 Jr B Hockey Game: Friday, January 26, 7:30 p.m. Arnprior Packers vs Whitewater Kings. Movie Night: Thursday January 25th Pakenham Public School. Doors open at 6:00pm, movie starts at 6:30pm. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613624-5580 Pakenham Community Home Support sponsors: Foot care, transportation, meals on wheels, Tuesday luncheons. Info/appointment (613)6245647.

PERTH Baby Talk playgroup for parents and infants 0 - 12 months, January 11, 18, 25. 1-2pm, Taycare Senior Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursdays, Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Bridge, Social- McMartin House, 125 Gore St., East, every Friday 12:30. 613-267-3952. Community Home Support Day Hospice runs every Thursday 10-3pm, The group is for people with life-limiting illness. Pre-register 613267-6400. EarlyON Child & Family Centre Intergenerational playgroup, Carolina Retirement Suites, 12 Alma St. Thursday January 11, 25, 10-11am EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Monday January 15, 22, 29. 9:30 - noon. Taycare Senior Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Taycare Senior Centre, Tuesday, January 16, 23, 30. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 - noon. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Wednesday, January 17, 24, 31. 10am - noon, Perth Library. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Thursday, January 11, 18, 25. 1- 3:30 pm, Taycare Senior Centre. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre, Thursday, January 18, 25. 1-2 pm, Taycare Senior Centre. Parent Discussion Group. Free child care. For information call 613-283-0095 Epiphany Carol Service, Sunday Jan 21, 4pm, St. James the Apostle Anglican Church. 12 Harvey St, 613-267-1163 stjamesperth.ca Epiphany Carol Service with the St. James Liturgical Choir & Children’s Choir. Sunday Jan 21, 4pm. Film Night International Perth kicks off its 15th season with the acclaimed film Loving Vincent, Wednesday January 24, 2 and 7pm at the Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig St. For more details, 613.267.1224. General Meeting- Monday January 22 7pm. Royal Canadian Legion, Perth 26 Beckwith St.E. Lanark County Quilters Guild meeting, Tuesday Jan 23, 1pm, Lions Hall, Perth Fairgrounds. Refreshments. Guests welcome. Northern Landsharks will be selling ties to support Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark, inside Barnabe’s YIG, Dufferin St Perth, Saturday, January 20, 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Perth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, January 27th, Civitan Hall. Doors open 4pm, Dinner 5 pm. Dance to follow. Info: 613-2671825. Perth Stamp Club Meeting at 7:30 pm., Wednesday, Jan 24, McMartin House, 125 Gore E. For info. call Phil Warrington 613-264-0724. Robbie Burns- Evening of January 20 2018. Tickets available at the Perth Legion Bar or Marilyn 613-267-2688 RTA Central Club, Saturday, January 20 Level 1, 6 km. Moderate pace. Snowshoe near Balderson. Depart Conlon Farm, Perth at 9:30am. Leaders: Peder Krogh and Maida Murray, 613-456-6085 RTA Central Club, Sunday, January 28, Level 1, 6 km. Moderate pace. Snowshoe on Rideau Trail from Ferrier Road to Conlon Farm. Depart Conlon Farm, Perth at 9:30a.m. Leader: Brenda Ethier, 613-464-8746 Seniors Shopping Bus Trip, 3rd Tues of the month. Space limited. Call 613-267-7000 to reserve your seat.

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church (1 Drummond St. W.) worship Sunday January 21, 2 p.m. The week of prayer for Christian Unity runs from January 17 - January 24. All welcome. The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Thurs., Jan 18, 7-9pm, Perth Family Health Centre, 22 Lewis St. 613-812-4474. TOPS meetings every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. at Perth Community Care Centre on Sunset Blvd. Lose weight sensibly with group support. Further info call 613-264-2827 or 613-267-4508.

RURAL 4 Hand Euchre 3rd Friday of the month. 7:30 p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 4-Hand Euchre: Thursday January 18th, 7:00pm, Upper Hall (Arena). Admission includes a light snack & prizes. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 6 hand euchre, light lunch, every Saturday, 1 p.m. Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rosedale Rd S. (613)283-8482. All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner, third Friday of month, 6pm, proceeds to Legion generator, Royal Canadian Legion Br. #542, Westport Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland). American Mahjongg -Thursdays, 1:30 pm, ABC Hall, everyone welcome, lessons provided, Info Rosetta at (613) 268-2548 Annual Meeting- Lanark County Cattlemen’s Assoc. Beckwith Township Hall, 1702 9th Line Beckwith. Saturday, January 20, 9 a.m. Guest speaker: Dr. Steve Scott. Lunch provided. Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Beckwith Twp Hall, Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Info: 613-2571539. Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early Years Team, 613-272-2799 or 1-888-998-9927. Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every Thursday night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Crokinole at the Middleville Community Centre Friday January 19th at 7:30 pm lite potluck lunch. Everyone welcome Toledo Legion, Euchre Tournament, Last Saturday of every month starting January 27, starts at 1 pm. Doors open at 12 pm. Last registration is 12:45. Dueling Pianos Dave Kalil and Tyler Kealey, Friday January 19th. Doors open 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:30pm, Upper Hall. Black & White Theme. Reservations in advance, 613624-5925. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-6245580 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Tuesday, January 16, 23, 30. 9:30 -11:30 am, Montague Centennial Hall. For information call 613283-0095 Ecumenical Church Service: Sunday January 21st 11:00am St. Mark’s Anglican Church. A light lunch follows the service. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 See RURAL page 15

LAWS looking for additional in-shelter, off-site volunteers Looking for something to do? Please volunteer at LAWS. A three-hour shift per week will make a huge difference for us and it will make you feel good about yourself. LAWS depends on the generous help of volunteers who give of their time both in-shelter and off-site. There are many different volunteer opportunities to choose from. At present our most urgent need is for cat assistants – one three-hour shift per week, either 8 to 11 a.m. or 1 to 4 p.m. Minimum age to volunteer is 16 years. Commitment of six months required. Our webpage, www.lanarkanimals.ca, has much more information about volunteering at LAWS. You can download the volunteering application form and send it to: shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or drop it off at LAWS. This week’s featured pets Bloom Bloom is a very petite but pretty, about one-year-old female cat. Bloom loves to share hugs and kisses.

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Frost Festival Kids Day: Sunday, January 21st 10:00am-1:00pm Cedar Hill Christmas Tree Farm. Tobogganing, zip line, straw sliding mound, bird feeder building, indoor magic show (11:00am), bonfire with marshmallows and hot chocolate! Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-6245580 Frost Festival Pancake, Saturday, January 20th Breakfast: 7:30am-11:00am, Upper Hall, Stewart Community Centre. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 Fun and Fitness-Ferguson’s Falls Hall; Tuesdays and Fridays 8:15-9:15 or 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Middleville Community Centre Hall; Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Snow Road Community Hall-Gentle Class; Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:00-noon. Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Snow Road Community Hall; Mondays and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am Info.: Pam 613-259-2182x2306 Fun and Fitness-Watson’s Corners Hall; Mondays 9:30-10:30 am. Info.: Pam 613-2592182x2306 Guthrie United Church Roast Beef dinner with all the trimmings, January 28th, 4 to 6 pm. Clayton Community Hall. Heckston United Church Snowmobile Supper, Jan 28, 4:30-6:30pm. Job Search Resource Centre, job postings, computer and internet access, resume writing assistance, job search seminars and employment counselling. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Mon.-Fri. 9-4. 613-359-1140.

She likes to be held and will reward you with a soft purring sound. She likes to play with toys as well as with the other cats she's sharing her space with. Bloom is inquisitive and happy. She's extremely affectionate and wishes nothing more than to go home with you especially if you don't mind sharing your lap with her. Bloom is available at LAWS. Molly Molly is a perfect Calico cat with unique markings of about one-year-old. Because calico is not a specific breed, their temperaments are as varied as the breeds among which they are found. However, the Cat Breeds Encyclopedia attributes a few certain characteristics to calico cats. They are described as having sweet and endearing personalities and as being warmhearted, affectionate, intelligent and good with children. Molly is all of that, she's available for adoption at LAWS. Whittaker

Kid’s Races, Skating, Little Miss & Mister Pakenham, Saturday January 20th 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Arena Ice Surface. Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Pakenham Frost Festival event. Call 613-624-5580 Kitley Elders Potluck Lunch Thursday Jan 18 noon, Anglican Hall Newbliss. All welcome. Info: Alice 613-284-0307. Lanark County Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting will be held at Beckwith Hall, January 20, 9AM. Lunch provided. Line dancing, Fridays, 10-11 am, ABC Hall, for everyone including beginners and seniors, Info Rhonda Aisbitt, rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca or (613) 885-8543 Line dancing, Wednesdays - 3-4 pm, ABC Hall, for everyone including beginners and seniors. Info Rhonda Aisbitt, rhondaaisbitt@hotmail.ca or (613) 885-8543 Middleville Agricultural Society General Annual meeting, January 31, Hopetown United Church, 7:30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Marg MacNeill 613-259-2719. Mindfullness Meditation for Beginners, Thursday afternoons, 1:30-2:30, Country Roads Community Health Centre, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. To register call Mandy 613-272-2799 ext. 258, 1-888998-9927. Monday Nite Bingo, Royal Canadian Legion Br#542, Westport. Doors open 5:30pm bingo starts 7pm, new progressive toonie pot. Musicians Circle -Thursdays, 7 pm, ABC Hall, All musicians welcome and all genres of music. For information call Matt Churchill 613-273-9005 mattchurchill@hotmail.com Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices, each Wednesday, 1:30-3:30pm at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277.

This Week’s Pets Whittaker has a bit of a different story to share: He was a stowaway in a gentleman's truck at the Walmart parking lot in Smiths Falls on one of those recent very cold days. Whittaker obviously knew that this man knew where the Lanark Animal Welfare Society (LAWS) was and just needed a ride not to mention a warm bed and some yummy food. He was clearly a pet at one point as he is a friendly medium long hair male cat who can also be a bit feisty at times. He went to see the vet and was given clean bill of health, got some flea control, a microchip and his rabies shot. He also got a good grooming to make him look as handsome as possible. The photographer happened to be around too...so here he is ready for you to adopt! Whittaker, who is about one and a half years old, will make someone a great companion and wants

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his new family to know that he prefers to be inside in the winter. He is available at LAWS snoozing in his favorite new cat bed. Kooper Kooper was born at the shelter and is now six-months-old. Kooper is 99.9 per cent black with a few cute white hairs on his tiny chest. He is a very sweet small male kitten. All his five siblings found forever homes and we hope Kooper’s forever family will come soon too. He’s very affectionate, playful, good with other cats and available to be adopted at LAWS. His adoption fee is $160 and he’s neutered/micro-chipped and up to date with his inoculations. Baker Hi there, Baker here. I can’t believe I haven’t been adopted yet. I am a lovely female tabby and I arrived at LAWS when I was a tiny piece of fluff of about five weeks old in July. I was very scared and fearful of all the new things hap-

Civitan Bingo every Tuesday, Smiths Falls Civitan Hall. Start 7 p.m. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Canteen available. Proceeds to help fund charity and community projects. Community Dinner, St. Johns Anglican Church, Sun., Jan. 21, doors open at 3:45 pm. All welcome. Community Home Support Bereavement Support Group, meets last Tue of the month, 1 - 3pm, Smiths Falls District Community Health Centre enter at front entrance 2 Gould St. Info: 613-267-6400 Country Jamboree - Open Stage - Lancaster Hall - January 21. Music 1pm to 5:00pm. Dinner served at 5pm. Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. Members, Guest and Public Welcome Diabetes Education Sessions and FollowUps available each month at Rideau Valley Diabetes Services, 2 Gould St. Learn how to live well with Diabetes, no referral needed, 613-284-2558 for dates & times. Duplicate Bridge - Every Monday Evening 7pm Lancaster Hall - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. Duplicate Bridge - Every Tuesday Afternoon 1pm to 4pm Lancaster Hall (Contact for more Information)Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings every Tuesday, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960. EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Monday January 15, 22, 29. 9 am - noon, 91 Cornelia Street W. For information call 613-2830095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre Intergenerational playgroup, Van Horne Retirement Residence. Monday January 22, 9:30 - 11 am, 25 Van Horne Ave, Smiths Falls. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Tuesday, January 16, 23, 30. 9am - noon, 91 Cornelia St W. For information call 613-283-0095

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pening to me and I just needed time to adjust to all the love and attention. Meanwhile I am almost eight months old and I am still at LAWS. The staff tells me that I’ve made a huge positive improvement in my behaviour. I now enjoy being held, I love it. I love to snuggle in the crease of your arms, I purr loudly to show you when I am happy. I have learned that humans are not too bad after all. Sometimes I can still be a little shy but I am 100 per cent ready to be adopted. I keep looking out of the window for you to come and get me. Please hurry and give me the home I have been longing for so long. See you soon, I hope? Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals, visit us online at www. lanarkanimals.ca or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613283-9308. LAWS is located at 253 Glenview Road in Smiths Falls.

EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Wednesday, January 17, 24, 31. 9am- noon, Trinity United Church. For information call 613-2830095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup Thursday, January 11, 18, 25 9am - noon, Kinsmen Building, Lower Reach Park. For information call 613-283-0095 EarlyON Child & Family Centre playgroup, Friday, January 12, 19, 26. 9 am-noon, 1 Cornelia St W. (Parent Run). For more information call 613-283-0095 Euchre - Every Wednesday Evening 7pm Canadian Room - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95. Fish & Chips (every 2nd Friday) 4pm-7pm, Lancaster Hall - January 19, 2018. Beer Battered Fish. Need help researching your ancestors? Contact Lisa Trodden to make an appointment at 613283-0711 or ltrodden@cogeco.ca Robbie Burns Dinner, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Sat., Jan 27, appetizers 4:30pm, dinner 5:30pm, menu: roast beef, mashed potatoes, veggies, haggis, dessert, coffee/tea. Advance tickets only 613-283-2318, 613-283-6987 or 613-2837527. Station Theatre - Movie Night. January 19 & 20 at 7pm. ‘Victoria & Abdul’ starring Judi Dench. Rated PG-13. Tickets at the door (cash only). 613-283-0300 www.smithsfallstheatre. com/movies TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), A nonprofit weight loss support group. Meetings every Thursday night. 46 Bell Ave. Smiths Falls. Info. 613-284-0183. Workshop “Making Peace with the Enemy: Food” with Deborah Brooks, Saturday January 27, from 9:30-4pm, 88 Cornelia Street West, Unit A3. 613-523-5143 to register or book online: www.serenityrenewal.ca Youth Darts - Every Saturday - Jr. Room 10:00am to 1:00pm - Smiths Falls Legion Br. 95.

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Don Cameron knew he had to call in the army during the Ice Storm – there was just one problem. How did one go about, literally, calling in the army? Who was he supposed to call? Well, it being 1998, he grabbed the phone book. “How do you call in the army?” the former North Grenville mayor asked during the “Memories of the Ice Storm,” conference, held at St. John United Church in Kemptville on the afternoon of Sunday, Jan. 14. “I’ll hit the Yellow Pages!” he said, only halfjokingly. After perusing A for army and M for military, he recalled previous contact he had made with the Brockville Rifles. “I just dialed,” said Cameron. It was 3:30 in the afternoon and “things were not good.” The freezing rain was continuing to fall and the lights were going out all over eastern Ontario in early January. “Lo and behold, somebody picked up,” said Cameron, who was calling from the RCMP training centre in Kemptville, as the municipal offices were not operational. But the RCMP had power, and Cameron and his council, who had been sworn in just days earlier, on New Year’s Day 1998, were meeting at the police facility. Cameron explained his situation to the military man on the other end of the line. “We will be there as soon as possible,” said the soldier on the other end.

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Phyllis McMaster, who worked at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ command centre in Winchester during the Ice Storm of 1998, shows off a cup given to her by her boss as a thank-you after the storm, during an event at St. John United Church in Kemptville on Jan. 14. “It was probably less than an hour,” before the army was standing in front of Cameron and his council. “They knew what they were doing.” The anecdote was just one of many that were shared that afternoon as community members gathered to share stories, look at memorabilia, and share a potluck supper with the culinary theme: “food from the storm.” Cameron called the gathering “the 20th anniversary of your victory,” over the storm. “I survived the ice

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ville council was elected, including Cameron as its new mayor. He had been the former leader of Oxford-onRideau Township, and his new council met at his house in the lead-up to the 1998 swearing-in. They faced a trio of issues to contend with, including dealing with the Harris government’s provincial downloading of services onto municipalities, the closure of old townships and the establishment of new united municipal services, as well as delivering on campaign promises. Once the rain started falling on Jan. 4, however, all those priorities went out the window. “As a manager, the one thing you abhor, you detest, (are) surprises,” he said. When council decided to declare a state of emergency, they had access to local police as well as the volunteer fire department – the latter of which, it turns out “were way ahead of us!” he said (the police were no slouches either.) As for the military, the Royal Canadian Dragoons, garrisoned in at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, arrived the next morning in Kemptville. They went from house to house “to check if everyone was OK.” Jane Little, who lived on County Road 43 near Muldoon Road, remembered the army arriving at her home, asking if her family needed any help. “It was deathly quiet,” she said, during an interview before the start of the conference, as she shared her own photos of the storm’s damage on her 150 acres of property, at the back of See ICE page K7

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collisions. On Jan. 12, just after 6 p.m., officers from the Kemptville detachment of the OPP responded to a collision involving two motor vehicles on County Road 43, near the Shoppers Drug Mart, in the town of Kemptville. Investigation determined that an involved female driver was impaired by alcohol. This accident resulted in minor vehicle damage and no injuries.

Lauren Walter, 36, of North Grenville has been charged with driving while ability impaired by alcohol and driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol in blood. The accused was released on a Promise to Appear and will attend the Kemptville Court of Justice on Feb. 7. None of these charges have been proven in court.

Two males charged in North Grenville break & enter On Jan. 4, a resident from North Grenville contacted the Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to report two suspicious males outside of his neighbour's property. This information lead to the arrest of two males, for a break and enter on Buker Road in North Grenville. Further investigation revealed that the accused may have been involved in numerous other recent break and enters. At approximately 11:45 p.m. on Jan. 5, the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, the Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, the East Region Intelligence Unit and the Regional Support Team executed a search

warrant at a residence located on Morisset Avenue, in the City of Ottawa. At this location stolen property was recovered and has been linked to numerous break and enters in the Kemptville, Lanark and Ottawa areas. As a result, 20-year-old Kaizen Ritch of Ottawa is charged with: • Two counts of fail to comply with recognizance • Unauthorized possession of a firearm – numerous counts • Possession of a firearm, prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime – numerous counts • Possession of property obtained by crime, under $5000 • Break and enter – numerous

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The following briefs are from the Jan. 15 North Grenville committee of the whole meeting. The announcement of the new Comfort Inn & Suites coming to Kemptville has prompted plenty of discussion, much of which has revolved around whether North Grenville residents will be permitted to use the indoor pool of the hotel. Council, staff, a local news representative, and a member of the public discussed the opportunity at the Jan. 15 committee of the whole meeting. Jon Wright, a Bolton Road resident, encouraged council to discuss the potential for the public to make use of the indoor pool, and called for the discussion to take place sooner rather than later. “I’d like to make the point that I think we’re at risk of losing an opportunity here, to work with the Comfort Inn,” he said. He noted the need to be careful when it comes to the size of the swimming pool, as hotel swimming pools tend to be small.

“A growing municipality like North Grenville should be looking at what you would call the standard municipal model for a pool, which is 25 metres tall," Bolton said. "If anything is going to happen, the discussion needs to be sooner rather than later.” The Bolton Road resident added that if discussion doesn’t take place, the public will only get limited access to a 20-foot swimming pool in the hotel. “When it comes to schools, youth, swimming lessons, or whatever – that is not a great deal of use," he stated. "I fully accept the fact that pools are expensive, but in a modern municipality, they are fairly basic requirements. If North Grenville is serious about growing and attracting investment, businesses, and dare I say industry, that also involves attracting people to live here. We need to build facilities. Build it, and they will come.” The resident encouraged council to look at the opportunity as not just a pool, but the bigger picture, which will benefit the community as a whole and promote growth. Director of parks, recreation and culture, Mark Guy, stated that he has not had any formal discussions with the owner of the

coming hotel. “Once it gets closer to reality, in terms of when construction begins, we will certainly have a discussion with them about the idea of doing a partnership,” said Guy. “At that point, we’ll gauge what the interest is from their point of view and what kind of partnerships we might be able to develop. It’s got to work for them and it’s got to work for us, but we’re not there yet. The hotel was just announced.” The discussion was concluded as Guy ensured that the parks, recreation and culture department will be involved in future discussions with the development review team, including CAO Brian Carré and the director of planning and development, Phil Gerrard, on the matter. Municipality pays tribute to employee The flags in front of the North Grenville Municipal Centre were half-mast as Mayor David Gordon opened the Jan. 15 committee of the whole meeting with a minute of silence in memory of Peter Huff, an employee at the municipality who passed away on Sunday, Jan. 14. “One thing I remember about Peter is that he always had a

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transparent, so you can see exactly what we’re spending the money on,” said Melnick-MacDonald. There was some confusion as to where the allocated funds under the “license fees” line item would be spent. Director of planning and development, Phil Gerrard, pointed out this issue and encouraged the BIA to clarify the meaning of the line item. BIA executive director, John Barclay, explained that the license fees are an incentive offered to the building owners participating in the Pop-Up Shop Program. “It’s an incentive for the building owners to participate in the program, in which they discount their normal rent by 50 per cent,” he stated. Due to the confusion, council and staff agreed to warrant further discussion with the BIA before the revised funding model is brought back for council’s consideration. “I certainly want to support having this go back to staff to have them look over all this,” said Deputy Mayor Barb Tobin. “I have a few questions as well, like the procurement of your program coordinator and your procurement of advertising is something that’s important if we’re using taxpayers’ dollars, so I know staff will be able to sit down and discuss that with you.”

Tobin stressed the importance of clarity between council and the BIA in such matters. “You don’t want to make it difficult for us to understand,” she said. “It’s really important that it’s very clear what that money – the taxpayers’ dollars – is going to. So, I just want some clarification.” Staff recommends holding symbol be removed for firearms range On June 10, 2013, council passed a bylaw to establish a zoning category of Rural – Special Exception – Holding. The purpose of this bylaw was to permit a site-specific zoning amendment at 995 Mussell Road to permit an indoor firearms range as an additional permitted use on the subject land, approximately one hectare. The purpose of the holding symbol, passed in 2013, was to permit only existing uses on the property until the owner could enter into a site plan agreement with the municipality and submit the appropriate approval of the firearms range drawings from the Chief Firearms Office of Ontario. Leading up to the passing of the bylaw, there were two public meetings held. They occurred on May 6, 2013 (at which time a decision on the matter was

deferred) and on June 3, 2013 (where a decision was made to recommend the bylaw be approved by council). At the regular council meeting of Jun. 10, 2013, the bylaw was passed. No appeals were submitted to the Ontario Municipal Board; therefore, the bylaw was deemed to be in full force and effect as of Jun. 10, 2013. On May 28, 2013, council had an in-camera session with Sergeant Neiderreiter, who represented the Chief Firearms Office (CFO) of Ontario. Until the Jan. 15 committee of the whole meeting, the only approval that had been received from the CFO is an email from Sergeant Neiderreiter. Formal approval of the firearms range cannot be issued from the CFO until the structure has been built. A building permit cannot be obtained from the municipality until such time as the holding symbol is removed. This places the applicant, Andrew McCue, in an impossible situation as he is unable to obtain a building permit with the holding symbol on the property. Staff at the Jan. 15 committee of the whole meeting recommended that the holding symbol be removed. Council voted to pass the resolution and revisit it at a future council meeting.

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a large hotel.” Gilmer noted a number of benefits that the new hotel will bring to the community, in terms of economic development and job creation. “Hotels are considered an important economic component to any community. The planned hotel development will create new job opportunities for our strong local labor force.” More than 60 per cent of the North Grenville workforce currently commutes to Ottawa, and Gilmer believes there is a substantial workforce to draw from within our own community. “Creating jobs in North Grenville benefits not only the local labor pool, but the region, as well,” he stated. For years, the lack of a larger hotel has been identified as a gap in North Grenville’s tourism development. The absence of available accommodations for tourists was also identified as a community weakness in the 2007 Economic Development Strategy. “With the absence of a hotel, we’ve mainly focused on attracting ‘day trippers’ to

our community,” Gilmer explained. “The new hotel development could change this approach, and we could start looking at attracting visitors for longer stays.” For the purpose of attracting “day trippers,” one-day events are very common in North Grenville, and the addition of a large hotel could allow local events to span over a longer period, such as two to three days. “Longer stays means more time for our guests to spend in the local shops and restaurants,” Gilmer noted. “We’ll also have the ability to better support conferences, sporting tournaments, and larger festivals such as Kemptville Live. This future hotel development will undoubtedly have a positive impact on our local economy.” In 2015, North Grenville council approved staff’s recommendation to undertake an Investment Readiness Assessment project. “This aimed to identify whether the municipality and the community was as prepared as it should be to handle inquiries and visits from potential investors, and thereby capitalize on as many opportu-

nities as possible,” said Gilmer. As part of the project, staff developed a streamlined process for dealing with investment inquiries like the development of the Comfort Inn & Suites. “In September of 2016, as a follow-up to a potential investment lead, we invited developer Harb Kaler and the Comfort Inn team to North Grenville for a meeting with staff from the municipality’s planning and economic development departments,” said Gilmer. “The goal of this meeting was to showcase our community and the many benefits of doing business in North Grenville.” After ongoing discussions and follow-up meetings, Kaler found a suitable property and began the process of meeting with North Grenville’s development review team (DRT). The DRT offers a one-window approach for developers to pre-consult on the technical, engineering, and planning approval requirements for proposals. The formal site plan application for the Comfort Inn & Suites was received by the municipality on Nov. 28. The total investment for the hotel will be $11.5 million.

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The residence at 25 Hilltop Crescent in Kemptville has been a topic of discussion for North Grenville council since early October. The property is owned by the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) and a zoning bylaw amendment was passed at the Jan. 8 council meeting to allow the property to have the additional function of a health care clinic, specifically, a sleep clinic. When the matter was first brought to the council chambers at the Oct. 2 committee of the whole meeting, many Hilltop Crescent residents reiterated their concerns that had been raised during public consultation, pertaining to increased traffic and parking, lighting, signage and other site plan details. Now that the zoning bylaw amendment has been adopted, council and staff can move forward to address the site plan. Staff, council and Hilltop Crescent residents have been in talks with KDH CEO, Frank Vassallo, to accommodate both the area residents’ concerns and the hospital’s needs. On Oct. 2, North Grenville planner Phil Mosher, spoke to the application process carried out by KDH. “The applicant prepared a Planning Impact Analysis, and within the planning rationale, it was demonstrated that the site represents an opportunity to introduce healthcare uses associated within a proximity to the Kemptville District Hospital site," he stated. With concerns of increased traffic on Hilltop Crescent considered, a concurrent site plan application was filled out.

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A public notice sign advising local residents of an application filed for the property sits on the front lawn of residence 25 Hilltop Crescent in Kemptville. At the Jan. 8 North Grenville Council meeting, a zoning Bylaw amendment was passed to permit the additional function of health care clinic in the residence. The property, owned by the Kemptville District Hospital, is slated to be converted into a sleep clinic. “What had been submitted at the time would be a functional and a physical linkage to the existing Kemptville District Hospital parking lot, via pathway connection to dedicated parking spaces, which will be allocated to the specific clinic use,” said Mosher. Mosher also stated at the time that the proposed site plan was likely not final, as the applicant and their agent were still in discussion with residents from the Hilltop Crescent community. “As a result of the circulation of the application, several letters were received," he said. "First, a letter of no objection was received from the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority, and a letter of no objection was received from Enbridge Gas Distribution. Another letter of no objection was received from the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.”

Staff at the municipality also received a number of letters from residents as part of the circulation, and these included a letter of opposition, one of concern, another requesting more information, as well as a letter of request for notification. To address the concerns, staff held several meetings with residents to discuss the proposed development. The letters and discussions raised questions and concerns such as: the hours of operation of the clinic, information regarding building permits and construction, the lack of policing of the proposed solution, the installation of commercial lighting, any construction that may be required, the location of garbage disposal, potential increases to traffic and on-street parking that may result, the current

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OPINION

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A fresh start for 2018

new year. A fresh start. There is a hazard to parenting, aside from being covered in literal poop produced by your beautiful children and screwing up your kids royally by trying too hard or too little (every parent’s nightmare). We all get stuck. I’ve been in the same place for years and no, there is nothing wrong with that. Stability is what your children need. A set schedule each week – consistency – that word that young people fear so much…the end of adventure. There is no spontaneity in my life anymore. I wake up every day and know exactly what is going to happen (to a certain degree). I know what I will eat for dinner and what time I need to drop off the kids and when I will be with them again and when they need to bring back library books. That’s what mothers do – we know things. Everything. We are the answer when questions arise. And that responsibility right there creates strength and each day we grow stronger – there is no end to our strength. I admire every mother I ever meet because I know (almost) exactly what she has been through since day one. I sympathize with new mothers because I was there and I didn’t know what the hell I was doing either. Every day is different and stressful and you fight through it because you are strong.

e came home one afternoon and the dog met us at the door. He was supposed to be in his crate. We assumed we must have left the door unlatched. Fergus likes his crate, but after he wakes from his afternoon nap, he wants out. Now we know he has found a way. A few nights later, we came home from a holiday party and Fergus was happily curled up on the futon, snoring away. His crate appeared to be still closed but he was no longer in it. Then the smell hit me. The poor guy had suffered a blowout of mass proportions in his crate. Of course he can’t stand being trapped in a small space with his own mess, so he scratched and dug at the crate door until he saw an opening and managed to wriggle his way out. He’s like Houdini. Now he pops out of the crate at will. Fergus’ great escape reminds me of when we had lambs and they used to get out of their pens. Newborn lambs wriggled under feeders and came out the other side, where they were sometimes able to latch onto other mothers for a feed. Their own mother,

JENNIFER WESTENDORP MY OPINION But there is one thing, despite our strength, we rarely discuss as mothers. Our fears. I wake up every day and worry. I fall asleep and worry. And why do I worry so much? Because that is what mothers do. We think of the worst case scenario and imagine that will happen in every situation. I have never taken the twins to a pool. Why? Because I am afraid something bad will happen. I have never taken them to a restaurant because I worry about how they will behave. I have never taken them camping because I was afraid of ticks and fire and sleeping on rocks. I keep trying to get over these fears, but it never seems to happen. I shelter my kids to keep them safe, but where is the true logic in that? Sheltering prevents experience and then what’s the point of living? This year – 2018 – is the year I let go of all this fear. This is the year I move forward and create the adventures I thought were over for me forever – the adventures my kids deserve. Today is a new day.

Ice storm anniversary

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Phyllis McMaster, left, of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, chats with event organizer Roger Shantz before the start of the ice storm anniversary event on Jan. 14 at St. John United Church in Kemptville. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Ice Storm of 1998, called one of the largest natural disasters in Canadian history.

Fergus has a new trick The Accidental Farmwife DIANA FISHER

after a rest and a snack, would stand bellowing at the pen gate, calling them home. We picked them up, put them back in their proper pens and boarded up the gaps in the fencing. I wish I could leave Fergus out of his crate but for a number of reasons, I don’t dare. He isn’t disciplined enough to stay out of things. And we have four cats in the house all winter. They roam the house during the day, searching out sunny napping spots and patrolling for mice. If Fergus, their favourite creature to tease, were out of his crate all day, they would no doubt start a high-stakes chase. I imagine overturned houseplants, pictures falling down off the wall and lamps crashing to the floor as the cats leap, jump and climb up to higher

levels of safety. Not to mention the many tempting snack smells in the house that Fergus might suddenly decide to see if he can reach and sample. I was trying to remember how my parents handled the dog thing when we were young. I guess they just locked the dog in the basement during the day, when it was too cold for him to be outside. I could do that too, but I would be afraid that Fergus, who is still teething on his molars, apparently, might decide to chew on a handmade three-foot tall dollhouse, or — even worse — one of the Farmer’s taxidermy projects. He usually goes into his crate without resistance, but sometimes he hums a wee growl to say he would rather stay on his couch, particularly at night. Fergus won’t be much trouble tonight, however, because he is absolutely exhausted. He spent the day following our granddaughter around the house. When she climbed up the stairs or descended them carefully, one hand on the railing, he went ahead of her, pushing his bottom into her chest to hold her against the wall. I’ve seen a dog do that

with its pup, in a video. I think he was protecting her from falling. The Farmer says he was just trying to get close enough to lick the spilled yogurt off her shirt. Then there was a rousing game of living room mini-golf, where Fergus felt the need to retrieve all the balls after the baby shot them under the couch. He was very helpful, actually. When the baby went down for her two-hour nap this afternoon, Fergus had a snooze too. He recharged his batteries so he could follow her around the house, out into the yard and around the barn for a few hours before dinner. When she finally left after dinner and a bath, he walked her and her

mom to the door, then crashed on the mat with a weary groan. He was wiped out. Come to think of it, I’m pretty exhausted too. And I have a sore back from lifting a 33-pound child up and down all day. I’m a bit out of practice. I thanked Fergus for his help, praised him for not trying to eat food out of the baby’s hand — and asked him to be a good boy and stay in his crate for the night — whether the cats are sitting there taunting him on the other side or not. Email: dianafisher1@gmail. com www.theaccidentalfarmwife. blogspot.com

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on the road from Morewood that she saw. Many hydro towers were down along Highway 34 between Hawkesbury and Lancaster. She lived on a side road and can still recall a hydro crew from Washington state, on America’s west coast, showing up on her road to help out. Even though Canadi-

Above, North Grenville resident Jane Little flips through a book of photographs of the ice storm, placed on a table of memorabilia. Left: Former North Grenville mayor, Don Cameron, chats with attendees at the Ice Storm anniversary event at St. John United Church in Kemptville on Jan. 14. Desmond Devoy/Metroland

command centre in Winchester, but she would also “drive the roads and meet with people in rural Ontario,” finding out what they needed. Surprisingly for her, “for most of the farmers, it was a generator,” that they needed. Generators were rounded up from other parts of the province and directed to eastern Ontario. Once an affected farmer was reconnected to the grid, they were told to pay it forward and move the generator on to another farmer who needed it. Elsewhere, while milk was dumped because it could not be delivered and/or pasteurized, she said that not as much milk was dumped as could have been. Another one of her du-

ties included driving up to Ottawa, loading up with groceries, and returning to rural areas to disperse the fresh goods. “My home became a B&B for OMAFRA staff,” she said. “People really came together to help one another.” Financial help, like interest free loans, and grants, helped farmers. McMaster also reminded the assembled that in the maple industry, “a lot of their trees were damaged.” One of the iconic images of the Ice Storm was of the once towering hydro towers reduced to heaps of metal in fields. “They were just crumpled,” she said, especially of a field of towers near Crysler,

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ans helped out their fellow countrymen and women, our American neighbours were also on hand to help – though some generator trainers from Atlanta, Georgia, “had no idea where they were going!” and did not dress for the weather, arriving in summer clothes. “I had to go out and get them coats,” she said.

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Winter parking restrictions came into effect on November 15 and last through April 15. While restrictions are in effect, parking on Municipal roads is not allowed between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am. A vehicle which is parked in a manner interfering with snow clearing or removal operations may be issued a ticket and/or removed at the owner’s expense.

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the hall at the memorabilia table. “It looked like a war zone.” There was no traffic, she recalled, on the otherwise busy road, save for military vehicles. “And yet, it was beautiful,” she said of the morning of Jan. 9, 1998, when the rain stopped for a period and the sun shone on the gorgeous, but deadly, abundant freezing rain that was weighing down trees. “You could hear the trees breaking,” Little said. The freezing rain fell from Jan. 4 to 10, but electricity “was largely restored by day 19,” with some local exceptions, like a small pocket on the west side of the municipality, which took until Day 27 to get the lights back on. Back in town, Kemptville’s River Road got electricity back starting on Day Five. And yes, Cameron just happened to live on that road. “Well, y’know, the mayor lives there,” he said with a knowing smile, acknowledging the “rumour at the coffee shop,” at that time. The police chief also lived on that road. But he claimed innocence that his road was given priority. It just happened, he said, that seven out of 10 electricity poles on the north-south axis were dealt with first by Ontario Hydro (now Hydro One). The west-east axis only had had three poles out of 10 that were affected, so, “they picked the lowhanging fruit first,” Cameron said. Throughout the crisis, there were “no lives lost,” in the area, he said, though “property losses were severe.” And there was some unexpected good luck before, during, and after the rains. “You could never call it good fortune,” said Cameron. “But we had some…The balance of the winter was good.” The rains were not followed by a deep freeze, or a big dump of snow. And the winter of 1997-98 was “a very calm winter,” otherwise. It also helped that, for the most part, the City of Ottawa was spared the worst of the bad weather. Had they been hit, because of the population, resources that went to rural areas, would have been drawn to Ottawa’s population centre. Best of all, after the Ice Storm, “It left us unbreakable. (There was) community cohesion,” Cameron said. “It reintroduced us to each other.” Today, Ontario has a “markedly improved electricity grid,” he said. “It’s a much better one than the one we did have.” And on a more personal level, “it taught us a lot about what is important.” Hydro, and the higher power Cameron commended Ontario Hydro, saying they “did it right,” but no one from Hydro One was on hand to accept the compliment. Organizer Roger Shantz said that the utility had been invited back in October, but to no avail. “We do need electricity,” said Shantz. “There were lessons learned,” he said, such as keeping cash on hand in case of emergencies. “It’s the kind of thing you don’t think about,” he said, when

the lights go out and ATMs and cash registers no longer work. “We are much better prepared than 20 years ago,” though, in doing some online research, he put forward his opinion that, with aging infrastructure (according to his reading of the 2014 Ontario auditor general’s report) Hydro One “still has some work to do to upgrade some of their standards.” Members of the clergy and area churches were also part of the community efforts to pull through the wrath of Mother Nature. The host church’s Rev. Lynda Harrison read out a written recollection from Rev. Angela Bailey, who was the minister at St. John United Church back in 1998. Bailey’s words, delivered on her behalf by Harrison, started ominously. “(There was) a sense of desolation everywhere,” Bailey had written. But, there was also “order in the chaos.” Interestingly, “those who coped the best were the elderly,” Bailey recalled, since many of them had endured The Great Depression and the Second World War period. Community connections convinced some people to leave their homes, at times when more authoritative figures – like soldiers and police officers – could not. “Depression became an issue,” wrote Bailey. For example, forestry workers, who had worked hard to build up forests and wooded areas, saw their trees all “collapsed like match sticks,” under the weight of the ice. Some people who were thought to be strong were instead broken by the pressure – while those whom people held little hope for surprised everyone (maybe even themselves) by their resilience and drive in a time of crisis. Some “simply got on with it.” During that time, “people got to know their neighbours,” Bailey wrote. Churches like hers recognized the need for better pastoral care. Whereas pastoral visits to members of the congregation in need were more intermittent before 1998, afterwards, pastoral care team members were assigned twoto-three clients to keep a more regular eye on. However, society has continued to change, and life, as though it were possible, has become even more fast-paced than it was in 1998. With an increase in a commuting culture, “it becomes increasingly difficult to know one’s neighbours,” Bailey wrote. Agriculture For farmers and others in the field of agriculture (no pun intended), Phyllis McMaster was blunt: “We were unprepared for the Ice Storm,” the former bureaucrat at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) admitted. On her farm, “we were out 27 days (without electricity.) We were one of the last,” farms to be reconnected. To be that long without power, “we did not think that would ever be the case,” she said. That’s why, when the lights came back on on her road, “we were all out on the streets dancing!” she said with a laugh – until the lights went out again (they were reconnected a few hours later). McMaster worked at OMAFRA’s

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location of the fire hydrant at the end of the Hilltop Crescent culde-sac, existing issues with vehicles parking across the end of neighbourhood driveways, and improper notice. “It’s important to note that the request for rezoning does not include any construction,” Mosher stated. “No building permit applications have been received by the building department for this application. It’s also important to note that under the Planning Act and the Building Code Act, those are two separate processes.” The biggest concerns addressed were the potential for onstreet parking and the potential for increases in traffic to Hilltop Crescent. “Some solutions were proposed by residents, such as

potentially using fencing, potentially using a combination of ‘no parking’ signs or ‘resident only’ parking signs, and potentially using some soft signage to indicate that there is no parking for the clinic on Hilltop Crescent for anybody who is using the clinic, and that they must go to Concession Road and use that parking lot," Mosher noted. In addition, the idea of erecting a gate has been raised. These solutions were discussed with the applicant and staff expressed their support of these measures to mitigate the impact of the use within the established Hilltop Crescent community. “There are a number of clinical uses that could exist in the building through the amendment that we’ve proposed,” said Steve Pentz, senior project

manager, Novatech Engineering Consultants, the consulting firm representing KDH. “The sleep clinic is really the most likely one that the hospital has in mind. We understand there’s a number of concerns from the residents.” The existing building will eventually go through internal renovations as well as minor exterior additions to orient the front of the building towards KDH. “We would only situate a healthcare clinic at 25 Hilltop that would not negatively impact the residents of Hilltop Crescent," Vassallo said. "Also, the residents made it clear that parking is a concern; as a result, we have committed that access to 25 Hilltop would be from KDH’s north parking lot, which is adjacent to the Hilltop property.”

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Clarification In the Jan. 11 issue of the Kemptville Advance, an inaccuracy was printed in the article, “North Grenville mayor, CAO reflect on a successful 2017,” pertaining to the Kemptville District Hospital’s (KDH) new programs offered as a result of their outpatient

clinic modernization project. The statement, “New programs now available due to the expansion include specialist clinics focusing on concussions, pain management, psychiatry, sleep apnea, urology and more” should have been printed with the word “possible” instead of

the word “available.” Since opening up the new clinic wing, KDH has added a new ophthalmology clinic, and will have expanded programming for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), scheduled to begin in March.

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ALAN MIRABELLI

1948-2017 Ottawa, Ontario Alan arrived in Canada, the country he loved, as a young child with his parents Robert and Lisette and his sister Marilyn (Toronto), following a short time in the U.K. where he lived with his family after fleeing Egypt as refugees of war. As a Communications and student at Loyola College in Montreal he worked at America Express including at the corporate pavilion at Expo 67 in Montreal. After graduating with a Master’s Degree in Communication from Fairfield University in Connecticut. Alan becomes a professor at Loyola University in Montreal. Relocating to Ottawa in the mid-seventies, Alan made a difference for families in Canada as coExecutive Director with Dr. Robert Glossop at the Vanier Institute of the Family more than 30 years. Following his 1998 sabbatical, spent in BC, Alan discovered this county’s beauty through new eyes and captured the nature of relationship in his powerful and evocative images. Alan’s photographs can be found in homes and offices across Canada and at the Ottawa Art Gallery. While his accomplishments were many, the one he was most proud of was his son Michel, who with his wife Alison are raising his five amazing grandchildren Ava, Ben, Tommy, Lucas and Leah. Alan spent the past 40 years in the community of Almonte and village of Appleton where he found joy in his many friendships with neighbours and colleagues in the artist community. He was a mentor to many and to the end of his last chapter he continued to meet with budding artists, young people and children guiding them to become the best of themselves in their creative pursuits. A Celebration of Alan’s life will be held on January 20, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church located at 30 Cleary Ave in Ottawa. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alan Mirabelli Fund at the Vanier Institute or a charity of your choice that brings you joy and happiness. Arrangements entrusted to Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. www.barkerfh.com

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BALL, JOHN

Peacefully in The Grove Nursing Home, on Tuesday January 9th, 2018, John Gordon Ball, formerly of Perth and Ottawa passed away following a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s. Beloved husband of the late Irene (Nichol). Dearly loved and much respected father to Rick (Linda) of Victoria, BC, Bob (Allison), of Bahamas, Ron (Cathy) of Oakville, ON, Julie (Craig Campbell) of Ladysmith, BC/Arnprior, ON. Cherished and adored grandfather of; Skye, Meaghan, Jesse, Chris, Devon, Jenny, and Tess. Great grandfather of Emma. (Meaghan and Dave). Predeceased by his 8 siblings. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. John was born in Myrtle, ON on March 8, 1922. He joined the army when he was 16 and worked for the Corps of Engineers. He retired from the army in 1967 as W02 Chief Warrant Officer. He ended his career in 1980 retiring from Energy Mines and Resources. He lived a full and active life, and was simply, a beautiful man. Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. For those wishing, a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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BRENNAN, Terrance (Terry) 1958 - 2018 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terrance (Terry) Clement Brennan on January 7, 2018 in hospital in Calgary, AB. Terry was the son of Clement O’Neil Brennan and the late Arthelene Brennan (nee Michael), step son to the late Mary Brennan, husband of Ellen MacFarlane, father of Terry Jr., Shawn and Tara, brother of Betty Jean, David (Jen), Karen (Ken), Cathy (Donnie), Greg (Sylvie) and Sandy (Hubert). Uncle to many nieces and nephews. In memory of Terry please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. A family service will take place at a later date.

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JOHNSON, MARY ELEANOR BONDO (formerly “Mrs. Wright”) Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Ottawa General Hospital on Friday, January 12, 2018, Mary passed away following a 4 year struggle with cancer. She was 67 years old. Cherished wife and companion of Peter Johnson, loving and much loved mother of Simon Wright (Greta Venegas), Erin Wright (Devdutt Rajan) and step-mother of Kelly Kerr, Pamela Pilon, Christopher Johnson and Phillip Downs (Kathy). Cherished “Grandma Mary” of Kael, Taylor, Joshua, Mathew, Gavin and Samantha. Much loved sister of Anne (Mark), Margie (Klaus), Carole (Roch), Helen (Kai) and Richard. Mary will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews. Friends and Family are invited to visit at the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Thursday, January 18, 2018 from 12 noon to 2 pm. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at 2pm, followed by a reception in the funeral home Reception Centre. Donations may be made to Friends of the North Grenville Public Library. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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ELLIOTT, DONALD ORMOND

Passed away on January 8, 2018 in Almonte, ON. Don Formerly of Blackburn Hamlet and currently of Almonte, ON, at the age of 75. Predeceased by his parents, Hazelwood and Anna Elliott, also his brother Bill. Survived by his brothers, Ronald and Robert (Brenda). Missed by his Dear Friend for over 30 years Doris Flinn and his children, Lynne Thompson (Bob Belding), Elizabeth Elliott (Paul Brunet), Thomas Elliott, Keith Elliott (Olivia Elliott) and his stepson, Garry Flinn. Also, survived by his 6 grandchildren. Donations in memory of Don may be made to the Ottawa Heart Institute. There will be two Celebration of Life Gatherings. In Almonte on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm at the Almonte Canadian Legion (100 Bridge St.) and in Orleans on February 3, 2018 from 3 to 5 pm at the Orleans Canadian Legion (800 Taylor Creek Dr.). Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, Ontario, (613)-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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HAMILTON, SHIRLEY (Nee Dangerfield) Peacefully at Hilltop Manor on Saturday January 13, 2018. Shirley Hamilton age 87 of Oxford Mills. Beloved wife of the late Bill Hamilton. Loving Mom of Brenda (Dwayne), Douglas, and Stephen (Colleen). Cherished Grandma of 10 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Beryl (late Grant) McIntosh, Beverly (George) Guy and the late Ron (Ellen) Dangerfield. Aunt of many nieces and nephews. By Shirley’s Request Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Committal Service will be held in the spring at Oxford Mills Cemetery. By family request donations in Memory of Shirley may be made to the Alzheimer Society. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made at www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com

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With heavy hearts we announce that our dearest Normand passed away peacefully at home in Arnprior while surrounded by loved ones in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 6, 2018. He was 68. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary (nee Cockram). Dear brother of Serge Denis (Diane) of Orléans; Alain Denis (Beth) of Greely and Jocelyne Delaney (late Paul) of Courtice. Special brother-in-law of Jim Cockram (Cindy) and Patricia Cockram, both of Richmond. He will also be remembered by his nephews and nieces, Angela (Tyler), Patrick, Stephanie (Zach), Genevieve (Olivier), David, Leanne (Derek), Kimberly (Greg), Jamie Margaret and several great nieces and nephews. He was a Government of Canada public servant in excess of 35 years (Public Works, Superannuation, Shediac, N.B.) and was an avid golfer and curler. He was a longtime member of the Beaver Curling Club and Country Meadows Golf and Country Club (Moncton N.B.). Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation to be held in the Rev. Michael Gillissie Parish Hall of St. Philip’s Church, 127 Burke Street, Richmond, Ontario on Saturday, January 20th from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. with a Funeral Mass being celebrated in St. Philip’s Church at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow. In memory of Normand, please consider a donation to CHEO, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Canadian Cancer Society. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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June 30th,1970 - January 9th, 2018. Early on Tuesday, January 9th, Kate Kelly Cooney passed away in Carleton Place Hospital surrounded by loving family and friends. Kate is survived by her husband, David Cooney, and their three children, Demmon, Molly, and Colm, her father, Peter Kelly of Aurora, Ontario, her seven siblings, and countless other family members and friends. Kate was predeceased by her mother, Betty Ann Kelly. Kate was known as a tireless director and supporter of youth theatre for The Mississippi MUDDS, a Kindergarten ECE at A. Lorne Cassidy Public School in Stittsville, a weekend server at Dionysos Restaurant, and a super-mom and wife to her three children and her husband. Kate lived her life with the outlook that everything happens for a reason and that there is something humorous to be found in everything and in every situation. She brought her optimism and sense of humour to her work over the last 25 years and taught hundreds of children to look at life in the same way. Kate has definitely given this gift of positivity to her own kids, as well as the ability think critically and to love completely. In midJuly after experiencing a painful headache, Kate was diagnosed with Glioblastoma. This is an inoperable brain tumour that is fast growing and usually doesn’t respond to regular cancer treatment. Friends may visit the family at St Mary’s Church, 28 Hawthorne Avenue, Carleton Place, on Saturday, January 13, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. in the church hall until the time of “Mass of Christian Burial” in the church at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements entrusted to Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place. A reception will follow at the Canoe Club, 179 John Street, Carleton Place. For those who wish, donations to the Gord Downie Fund for Brain Cancer Research would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

It is with great sadness that we share of the passing of Stuart Bower Henry. He died peacefully at the age of 80 at the Almonte General Hospital, on January 9th, 2018. Beloved husband of 56 years to Elaine Henry (nee Blair) , devoted Dad to Beth (Ron) Luis and Alison (Peter) Green, and Poppa to Samantha, Lindsay, Rebecca, Jordan and Cameron. Born in Ottawa to Elmer and Mary Henry (nee Graham), and predeceased by his older sister Gayla (William) Darker. Stuart partnered with his father Elmer in a thriving Bell’s Corners farming business, Elmarie Farm, for over 50 years. He spent his retirement years in Pakenham. He was devoted to his family and friends and celebrated in their successes. He enjoyed the simple things and was happiest when he was in the great outdoors camping, fishing, hunting, boating and gardening. Stuart was afflicted with a number of chronic health issues but with his strong will and determination rebounded from many bouts of illness. In his last few days he was surrounded by family and friends who all shared happy memories and the lasting impact he has had on their lives. Stuart will be missed. Services for Stuart will be held at C.R. Gambles Funeral Home and Chapel in Almonte, ON. Visitation to be held on Friday, January 12th from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 pm. His celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 13th at 11:00 am. Interment to be held at a later date. To honour Stuart’s life, donations may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Foundation. Many thanks to Dr Graham McKillop and the compassionate and caring nurses at the Almonte General Hospital. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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SMITH, Barbara

Barbara passed away peacefully, on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Lanark Lodge with David, her loving husband at her bedside. Barbara Smith, of Perth, at the age of 83 years, was also the cherished and much loved mother to Nigel, of Brampton, and Shaun Smith (Trudy), of Bowmanville. Also left to mourn her loss are her grandchildren, Josh, Connor and Zack, as well as her sisters, Audrey (Ben) Craddock, of the UK, and Christine, of King City, Ontario. Barbara was predeceased by her grandson, Riley Worthington, and her sister Sylvia. Barbara will be sadly missed by many of her former work colleagues at Consumer’s Distributing in Mississauga, where she was the returns manager there for many years, and was a member of their bowling league as well. Barbara was a lady with a warm and outgoing personality, and she was an avid Toastmaster, reaching the level of Distinguished Toastmaster. When she could get away from it all, Barbara loved to accompany David to spend weekends at the trailer and later at the weekend home in Mount Forest. While taking in nature and the beauty of the outdoors Barbara enjoyed, walking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, and gardening in her gardens. Barbara was also an expert at needlepoint, creating many pieces, some she framed and kept others she gave away as gifts to dear friends. To honour Barbara’s final wishes cremation will take place and there will be a private ceremony at the columbarium at Elmwood Cemetery, Perth in the Spring of 2018. For those wishing, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County, or the Lanark Lodge would be appreciated. Mrs. Smith’s arrangements are entrusted to the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Ltd.

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HENDERSON, AUDREY JEAN

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, January 9, 2018. She is survived by Randy (Gisele), Wendy (Richard), Lee-Anne (Norm), Barry (Lisa), and her grandchildren Casey, Kristin, Tiffany, Ryan, Ashley, Tyler, Taylor, Samantha and Leo. Predeceased by her husband Wes Henderson and daughter Nancy Greenhill. She spoke often about how blessed she was to have such wonderful friends and neighbours. She knew that they made it possible for her to remain in her home for as long as she did and was very grateful. Family and friends are invited to visit the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service in the Chapel at 11 o’clock. Reception to follow at the Merrickville Legion, 223 Main St. W., Merrickville from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a Legion Service at 12:30 p.m. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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QUATTROCCHI, AUGUSTUS JOHN

It is with profound sadness that his family announces the peaceful passing of Augustus John Quattrocchi on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 in his 97th year. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Mary (nee Longo) and much loved and respected father of Anne Marie (David) Austin, Joe (Carol), John (Angela), Annette (Derick) Buffam. Dear grandfather of Scott, Kristi, Lianne, Heather, Lauren, Katherine, Thomas, Jessica, Alexander and Jacob and great grandfather of Duncan, Oliver, Adelaide and Errol. Gus was the dear brother of Mary Pizzo of St. Catherines. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph and Agatha (Cutrara) Quattrocchi, brothers Murray, Phillip, Joseph and sisters Christine and Rosie. Gus was born in Belleville, Ontario on December 21st, 1921 and moved to Perth in 1922 where he became an active member and advocate of the community. He spend 3 Ω years writing and publishing a book on “The Merchants, Professionals and Tradespeople of Perth” donating the proceeds from the sales to the Perth Museum. Gus received the Ontario Heritage Foundation Award in 1998 and the Perth Medal in 2000. He was a proud Charter Honourable Life member of Perth Council 3531 Knights of Columbus and J.L. Wilhelm Assembly #2783 4th Degree. Over the years Gus was also a member of The Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, St. John The Baptist Parish, LACAC, Probus Club, Perth Museum Board, Committee of Adjustment, Curling Club and founder of the Perth Stamp Club. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Friday, January 19th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 A.M. at St. John’s Church, Perth. Interment S. John’s Cemetery. In remembrance of Gus, contributions to Canadian National Institute for the Blind (C.N.I.B) or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

McKittrick, Dorothy (nee Whalen)

Peacefully at Fairview Manor, on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at the age of 94. Predeceased by her husband Wally. Loving mother of Jim (Carolyn). Proud grandmother of Kyle (Jacy) and Marty (Melinda). Greatgrandmother of Alex (Jessie), William, Noah, Liam, Madison and Mya. Great-greatgrandmother of Rowen. Survived by her sister Shirley Robillard, and her sister-in-law Joan Whalen. Predeceased by her brother Morley and her sister Marlene. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday, January 12, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service in the chapel at 12 noon. Interment will be held in the spring at United Cemeteries. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital Foundation or CNIB would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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THOMPSON, Terry November 2, 1958 - January 5, 2018 It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Terrance James Keith Thompson on January 5, 2018 at the age of 59. Terry is survived by his wife of 34 years, Denise, children Chad (Krista), Mathew (Trysta), Melissa (Adam), Rodney (Taylor), grandchildren Wyatt, Kaleb, Kyle, Erika and Mya. A service was held Friday January 12th at 1pm at the Lumby Christian Church.

GRANT, LOIS ELIZABETH

June 10, 1929January 10, 2018 Peacefully at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday January 10, 2018. Lois Grant age 88, married Donald Lindsay Grant on September 26, 1964 where they lived on a hobby farm in North Gower and then moved to Iroquois in 2002. Her beloved husband Don predeceased her on February 23, 2013. She then moved to the Hartford Retirement Centre, Morrisburg on May 12, 2014. Predeceased by her parents Bertha and Delbert Helmer. Loving friend of Ann Banford and her family. A Graveside Committal Service will be held in the spring at South Gower Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the Byers Funeral Home, South Mountain (613-989-3836). Online condolences may be made to www.byersfuneralhomeinc.com

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TRUELOVE, T. GERALD ‘GERRY’

WHITE, BRIAN

(Retired Assistant Postmaster, Arnprior) Suddenly at home on Sunday, January 7, 2018; Brian Donald White of Arnprior passed away at the age of 70 years. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Carol Lewis (nee McCuaig) on October 13, 2014. Brian is survived by his stepsons: Tracy Lewis (Lisa) of Braeside and Michael Lewis (Janet Fortin) of Carleton Place; grandchildren: Patrick, Ryan, Jennifer, Brian and Kimberly Lewis and brothers: Dave (Mary) and Bill (Pat), both of Perth. Predeceased by his parents: Norman and Gwen White and his brother, Jack (late Barb). Fondly remembered by the McCuaig family as well as his many cardplaying friends who welcomed him at any Euchre tournament going. Following retirement from Canada Post, Brian drove delivery truck until full retirement just a few years ago. Friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday morning, January 11th from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Brian took place in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Spring interment Sand Point Public Cemetery. In memory of Brian, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Gerry in the Perth Hospital on Friday, January 12th, 2018 at the age of 75 years with his wife and best friend Claudette L. (Vermander) Truelove by his side. They have been married for 53 years. He will be greatly missed by his son Steven W. (Rosanna) Truelove and his grandchildren Alexander Truelove and Brittany Truelove and his daughter Linda Truelove. Gerry was predeceased by his parents Willie John and Elizabeth ‘Bessie’ (Ferguson) Truelove, and his siblings John (Audrey), Victor (Joan), Eric, George and Donald Truelove. Survived by his brother Norman (Valerie) Truelove, sister Mary McPhee and sister-in-law Pauline Truelove. Fondly remembered by all his nieces, nephews, many cousins and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, January 16th, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 am. Interment, will be held in St. Stephen’s Cemetery, Brooke in the spring. In remembrance, contributions to the Kidney Dialysis Unit of the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, Smiths Falls site would be appreciated.

DEATH NOTICE

VERNA MAE DURANT

Passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the Hilltop Manor. Verna was born on April 8, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (nee Parsons) Martin. As a young woman, Verna moved to Ontario with her late husband, Gary Tysick. She retired from the Scotia Bank in Kemptville after many years of service. After the passing of her first husband, she was lucky to find love again with the late William (Bill) Durant, where she gained several children and grandchildren whom she adored. Verna is survived by her sisters Karen Nichol and Betty Budden, brother David (Barbara) Martin, step-children Michael (Beth) Durant, Dennis Durant, Heather Heaphy, Laura (Eric) Monkman and Christine (Doug) Beards and special nephew Lyle Tysick. She was predeceased by her sister Diane MacMillan. Verna’s last days were spent at Hilltop Manor where is was cared for by their amazing staff with dignity and respect for which the family will be forever grateful. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Kemptville Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott St., Kemptville. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

Eleanor Susanne “Sue” Watson (nee Lees) Sue Watson, in her 80th year, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2018 at the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. Born in 1938, in Hamilton, Ontario, Sue received her Degree from the Ontario Agricultural College with a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics in 1960. It was in Guelph where Sue met the love her life and husband to be, Philip Watson. Upon Phil’s graduation from the Ontario Veterinary College, Sue followed Phil to the wild west where Phil practiced Veterinary medicine in Pincher Creek, Alberta. They started their family and Sue continued to follow Phil, this time to the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, where the family adventured and lived for two years. The family settled in the Kemptville area in 1970, and eventually found their place on the farm in Mountain, Ontario. Sue joined the faculty of Kemptville College of Agricultural Technology in the Food Science department, where she was a teacher and mentor until her retirement in 2000. Sue and Phil sold the farm, downsized and moved to the Village of Merrickville in 2009. Sue fondly remembered her summers in Bala, Muskoka. It was in Muskoka where the larger family would assemble for the entire summer only returning to Hamilton on Labour Day weekend to start school. Sue learned to enjoy rural farm life and spent a lot of time trying to disguise lamb in recipes for her family and friends to eat. Sue had a passion for knitting and was able to pass down that passion to her daughter and granddaughters. Beloved wife of Dr. Philip Watson, and proud mother of Janet (Lee) of Merrickville, and David of Eastons Corners. Loving grandmother to eight grandchildren, Curtis, Lauren, Sarah, Graham, Chloe, Matthew, Jacob and Cole. Sue is survived by her brothers; Thomas (Margaret), Richard (Anne), and her sister Mary Alice (Bill). She is predeceased by her sister Elizabeth. Memorial donations may be made to the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital where Sue received incredible and compassionate care. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at a later date (Spring, when the waters are running, the grass is greening and the flowers are blooming) for family and friends.

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GEORGE EDWIN HOWE Another strong branch has fallen from our family tree George Howe was not my brother-in-law, in my heart he was my brother in every way, a teacher of all, a Macgyver of everything, he gave everyone so much to remember. Flowers shall still grow Breezes shall still blow but it will never be the same without you. Love Deb and Mac

DEATH NOTICE

George Edwin Howe July 4, 1946-January 13,2018 Retired R.C.M.P. George passed away peacefully at the Rosamond Unit at Almonte General Hospital. Soulmate of wife Bo (McKinnon) who shared his love for 52 years. Much loved father of Shane (Chris) and Chad (Natalie). Proud pops to Jesse, Tyler, Victoria and Jackson. Proud pops to greatgrandson Hunter. Loving son of John and Dolly Howe (deceased). Dear brother of Judy (deceased) (Stu), Jean (Frank), Ken (Diane), Jackie (Ed), Bruce, Linda (Jim, deceased) and Kit. Also loved by many inlaws, nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed by many close friends, as he touched many with his friendships and laughter. “We have to let you go now though we will not say good-bye, you fought the struggle dealt to you now let your spirit fly”. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Rosamond Unit. George’s final wishes were for cremation with a Celebration of Life at a later date.

DEATH NOTICE

STOCKER, THE REVEREND DOUGLAS RALPH

STRIKE, LORENIA LILLIAN

August 25, 1926-January 2, 2018 Lorenia Lillian Strike passed away peacefully at Stoneridge Manor in Carleton Place on January 2, 2018 in her 92nd year. Lorenia was the daughter of the late Lyman and Lillian Tribe. She was predeceased by two brothers Bert and Harry Hall. She was married to Cyril Strike (deceased) and they had three children Gary (Valerie), Tom (Linda) and Cindy (deceased) and her husband Bruce Leclaire. Loving grandma to seven grandchildren Shannon, Ben, Robbie and Stacey Strike, Jessica and Melanie Strike and Adam and Kevin Leclaire. She is also survived by 13 great-grandchildren. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. A private burial and celebration of Lorenia’s life will be held by her family in Arnprior, Ontario on May 19, 2018. In memoriams to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation would be appreciated. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

DEATH NOTICE

It is with great sadness and broken hearts we call upon the strength of our Lord to help us through the passing of the Reverend Douglas Ralph Stocker on Friday, January 12th, 2018 at the age of 83 years. He was predeceased by his father Alfred Robert and mother Irene Margerite (nee Cooper). Doug is survived by his brother William (Gisele) and forever the love of his life, his wife of 61 years Marion (nee Erwin Thompson). A devoted family man he will be forever missed by his son Stephen (Randi) and daughter Karen. He was the cherished grandpa of Kitson (Lindsay), Kyle (Selina), loving Poppa of Matthew and Emma and great grandpa to Mattea and Canden, uncle to Debby (Jim) Palmer, Linda (Ward) Hewitt, Randy (Artur) and great uncle to Michael Palmer. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Throughout his life Doug wore many hats. He was a member of the Perth’s Citizens Band for a number of years, taught country school at a very young age, was a gym instructor at the Rideau Regional Centre in Smiths Falls and a computer programmer at the Jergens Company in Perth all before pursuing his lifelong dream of serving our Lord and becoming an Ordained Priest with the Anglican Church of Canada. He will be fondly remembered as a soft spoken, approachable, very insightful man, with a hard fast determination to ensure fairness for all. He could always be found on his computer or tablet and we can only hope that heaven has the internet. Family and friends may pay their respects to the man with the twinkle in his eyes always at the ready with a warm smile and a wink at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Friday January 19th, 2018 from 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. A service will be held Saturday, January 20th, 2018 at 11:00 A.M. at St. James Anglican Church, Perth with a light lunch to follow. Interment Elmwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation or the Childrens Hospital Of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

IN MEMORIAM

OHLKE, Carmel In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother, who passed away January 23, 2013. A special smile, a special face, and in our hearts, a special place. Our memories we keep one by one, Things you’ve said and songs you’ve sung. They bring a smile, sometimes a tear, But always a wish that you were here. No words can tell, no tears express, The love, the loss, the emptiness. You are not just a memory, Or part of the past, You are ours to remember, As long as life lasts. Jack, Dianne, Devon & MacKayla

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SANDS - In loving memory of our father (Paw) who passed away January 18th, 2016. You’re in our thoughts daily and we speak of you constantly. We are so very grateful to have had you in our lives. Love you forever Your daughters, Karen, Brenda, Cathy and Diana. IN MEMORIAM

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COWELL, Roy February 25, 1923 - January 23, 2015 In loving memory of Roy Cowell. A silent thought, a secret tear Keeps his memory ever dear. Time takes away the edge of grief, But memory turns back every leaf. Forever in our hearts Doreen, Debbie, Cindy, Bonnie, Brent and Families

2x21 McLean, Elsie Marguerite

In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away January 12, 1989. Twenty nine years have come and gone, And still the pain it lingers on. Our hearts still ache with sorrow, And endless tears still flow. Yes memories have a magic way Of keeping you near. Though you are not here with us, We are truly not apart, Cause you will always live within our hearts. Sadly missed and always loved and remembered by Daughters Jean and Mary Grandchildren Norma Jean, Paul and John, Gary and Judy CASSELL, Doreen May 1, 1926 - January 21, 2016 In memory of our special mom who we miss very much. Anyone that has a mom like ours, Knows what it is like to lose that special person. Always giving nothing in return. You didn’t want to see 90, Well you didn’t. Your children came first, We will never forget that. We never did without, Your children will never forget what you did for us. Only one wish that you were still here with us. And also our dad John R. Cassell March 4, 1992. You are also missed very much. Special parents, grandparents, and great grandparents. God Bless, from your loving Family

THURSTON, BERNADETTE JOAN

(nee McIntyre) Peacefully after a short illness at the Almonte General Hospital on Thursday, January 11, 2018, in her 86th year. Daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Bolton) McIntyre. Mother of Fay Tucker (Bill) and Dennis Deschamps (Colleen). Grandmother of Edward (DebbieLee), Ryan (Shelley) Tucker, Myles and Bradley Deschamps. Great-grandmother of Shania, Cole, Aleah, Colin and Claire. GreatGreat-Grandmother of Dominic and Remi-Lee. Predeceased by 7 brothers and 1 sister. Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Ave., Carleton Place on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 11:30 a.m. until time of service in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. with cremation to follow. Spring inurnment Holy Name of Mary Cemetery, Almonte. For those desiring, donations in memory of Bernadette may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Foundation. www.barkerfh.com

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McCORMACK, John (Jack) - In loving memory of a beloved husband, grandfather and pop, who passed away January 22, 2008. May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper for you to hear. That we still love you dearly, And wish that you were here. We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain. To walk beside us all our lives, Until we meet again. Loved Always, Bobbie, Jean, Skip, Marie and Kevin, grandchildren and great grandchildren

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LOWE In loving memory of our dear parents and brothers. Eva Molly (Devlin) January 4, 1988 Howard John January 31, 2001 Howard Kenneth (Kenny) November 22, 2009 Edwin Hugh “Eddie” July 25, 2016 May the winds of love blow softly, And whisper so you’ll hear, We will always love and miss you, And wish that you were here. Ray, Diane, Hugh Lorraine and families

BEATTY, James In loving memory of a precious husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away January 24, 2013.

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Sands, Garnet, January 18, 2016. Cherished Memories I remember the day I met you, It wasn’t long we were best friends, Little did I know we would be together, Until life’s end. I remember our first sunrise. Our first walk in the rain, The first time you held my hand, My life completely changed. I remember our first I love you And when we said I do. So thankful that God was gracious, And sent me someone as special as you... I remember the day that you left me, My heart will never completely mend, Some day I will meet you in Heaven, Where our love will never end. Love, miss you everyday. Love your wife Ruby

It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide. You gave me years of happiness Then came sorrow and tears, But you left me beautiful memories, I will treasure through the years. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered, Ruth and Family

Sullivan, Janice - In loving memory of a dear mother, sister and daughter who passed away January 13, 2008. Ten years have passed since we said goodbye, but you will forever be in our hearts and memories. Missing you always, all our love Mom, Josh and Angie, Tom and Bonnie, Fred and Kathy, Barb and John, Gwen and Terry

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WANTED CASH; my client needs property in need of repair or renovation. Also looking for a small hobby farm. Call me for free evaluation. Call Gerry Hudson: 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage Wanted - furnace oil, will remove tank if possible. Call 613-479-2870. Wanted for scrap: cars, trucks, vans and appliances. Phone 613-551-6698.

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Carleton Place, Seniors 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & last months rent $750.00 & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-720-9860

Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $870/mth; Available Immediately. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.

Take a quiet drive off Wolfgrove Road to 406 Pretty Drive. A well maintained 4 bedroom home. Reference and damage deposit required. $1200 plus heat & hydro. Children welcome, wheelchair assessable. 613-259-3028

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6 Industrial Road, Kemptville (613) 258-4570, 800-387-0638

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Mills Community Support is seeking a Coordinator Home Support Administration for its Senior Services Program. The Coordinator oversees the statistical/financial database as well as reporting for client services for seniors and adults with disabilities living in the community. This position implements, monitors, and reports to the Manager Community Supports and Services with respect to services to seniors and adults with disabilities; maintaining a well-functioning computerized and manual client information system. This position liaisons with the Finance Department on a regular basis Major Duties include: • Manage the day-to-day business transactions relating to seniors’ fee-for-service programs, all client/volunteer statistical information, management of petty cash, tracking financial. commitments, invoicing of services, collection deposits, and monthly reconciliation of all client payments, Reviews and reports on budget variances. • Produces financial and statistical reports as required. Mainly weekdays with occasional evenings and weekends. A full job description including Core Skills is available upon request. Minimum Qualifications: 2 Year College diploma; Training and experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities. Strong computer and database management skills.

Applications Due: January 29th, 2018 Address: 67 Industrial Drive, P.O. Box 610, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Fax: (613) 256-1185 Email: info@themills.on.ca

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MY CLIENT will pay cash for multi-unit income property in Perth, Smith Falls, Carleton Place area. Free evaluation on request. Call Gerry Hudson 1-613-449-1668. Sales Representative of Remax Riverview Realty Ltd. Brokerage

FOR RENT 1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400. 2 bedroom upper apartment, $1050 monthly. Recently upgraded. Available now. Smiths Falls. Parking for 1 small car. No dogs. References required. 613-447-8741. Carleton Place. 3 Bedroom Riverview house, attached garage, 2nd floor laundry. Master suite with ensuite and twin walk in closets. $1,350 includes water. Call John 613 229-0737 Carleton Place, 3 bedroom upstairs apartment, $1300/month, heat, hydro, water, fridge and stove included. Washer, dryer hookup. Shared yard. Parking. Available Feb 1. No smoking, no pets. 613-290-6638.

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(a) Grader - one position. Marking students’ work in English and Math. Hours 4-7 p. m. Monday and Thursday.

(b) Centre Assistant - one position. Assisting students in Math and English, office administration, and data entry. Hours 3-8 p.m., Monday and Thursday. Start date asap. Applications to be submitted to georginapickett@ikumon.com Enquiries to Georgina at 613-406-5877

Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking an Industrial Millwright for its Renfrew Operations. The position involves a broad range of routine and non-routine maintenance responsibilities for light to heavy manufacturing equipment. 8 or 12 hour Shift work is required for this position. The successful candidate will require an Industrial Millwright license with several years of related experience. The individual should have a good working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics. Instrumentation experience is required. As a Millwright Mechanic you will be a member of the bargaining unit with an attractive wage and benefit package. The position offers job security, good working conditions, and challenging job responsibilities. Will consider third or fourth year apprentice. Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com

Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking a Planner for its Renfrew Operations. This position is part of a customer centric planning team that develops and maintains supply plans which deliver outstanding levels of customer service, balanced with operational efficiency and inventory optimization. The role will have focus on the Renfrew site but will also provide support to additional Scapa sites as required.

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Home Support Worker – this category encompasses Home Support Worker Level 2, Level 3, Health Care Aide and PA+2. Workers must have a valid certificate from a community college or licensed private vocational school; or • Developmental Support Worker – have a valid Developmental Support Worker certificate from a community college or licensed private vocational school; or • Nursing Student – have completed first year of a Bachelor of Science Nursing Program; or • Foreign Trained Healthcare Professionals -Midwives/ Nurses/Physicians. • Paramedic Graduate Bayshore offers: • $250.00 signing bonus • Benefits • Continuing education • Employee recognition Please apply via the following link: https://bayshore.taleo.net/careersection/bs_ex/jobsearch. ftl?lang=en&portal=8100120144 or email: sgardiner@bayshore.ca HELP WANTED

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Mills Community Support mission is to help create welcoming communities through capacity building, partnership and person centered services.

Kumon Math & Reading Centre of North Grenville (located above Jonsson’s Your Independent Grocer, Kemptville) is looking for:

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The successful candidate will require: • A Bachelor’s degree or Post Secondary education in business, engineering or sciences • APICS/PMAC or other professional Planning/ Purchasing/Supply Chain qualification/ certification preferred. Could be balanced with field specific • At least 5-8 years proven Planning/supply chain/ Procurement experience, ideally in a fast moving dynamic environment. • SAP or similar ERP system supply/planning experience. • Experience of demand management and the link to supply planning. • Experience of working in both a MTS and MTO planning environment. • Intermediate/advanced excel knowledge Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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For nearly 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing Magnesium and Aluminum castings for the aerospace industry. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for a

MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Reporting to the Facility Manager, the successful candidate will be part of a diverse maintenance team in a progressive foundry. Qualifications: Certified Trade Certificate as a Millwright with a minimum of 10 years experience in the trade. Minimum 5 years experience in a supervisor/management position. Extensive industrial / manufacturing experience is required. Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficient in the use of software; MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet systems. Experience with MP2 CMMS would be an asset. Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please Qualified applicants should submit their resume in confidence to: Magellan Aerospace, Haley 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 http://magellan.aero/careers

Responsibilities include inventory management, event planning, day-to-day supervision & scheduling of bar staff and custodian, A/P, A/R, and facility management. Applicants are invited to submit covering letter and resumé no later than January 31st, 2018 to: Royal Canadian Legion 244, 26 Beckwith Street East Perth, ON K7H 1B5. This is classified as a part-time position (3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8am-2pm). Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. HELP WANTED

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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Township of Lanark Highlands is seeking an experienced municipal manager to fill the position of Superintendent of Public Works. This position will involve managing all road-related functions, waste management operations and building maintenance. The full job description along with statement of qualifications is available on the Township website. The 2017 salary range is $71,370 to $82,738 (for a 37.5 hour work week) and a competitive benefit package makes this an attractive full-time position for the right candidate. Applications will be held in strict confidence. Please ensure that we receive your cover letter and detailed resume by mail or email no later than 4:30 p.m. Friday, February 2nd, 2018. Superintendent of Public Works Township of Lanark Highlands 75 George St., P.O. Box 340 Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 Attention: Allison Vereyken, Clerk/Administrator e-mail: clerkadm@lanarkhighlands.ca Inquiries: 613-259-2398 Ext 222

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Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, we have an immediate opening for:

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Qualifications: Grade 12 education or equivalent. Manufacturing Experience will be considered an asset. Applicants are asked to attend:

Pre-emPloyment testing Thursday January 25, 2018

Testing Sessions will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Days inn and Conference Centre 760 Gibbons Road, Renfrew All interested applicants are asked to bring a resume to the testing sessions. Those successful after testing will be invited to attend an interview. No telephone inquiries please

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A Small Job or More. Renovations/Repairs. Kitchen & Bath, Tub-toshower conversions, grab bars, painting, plumbing, flooring, tile, countertops, decks. 613-858-1390, 613-257-7082.

Full time Junior Shipper/Receiver required to start immediately. Grade 12 required as well as your own steel toed boots/shoe. 2 years Order Picking and Packing experience with Inventory Control knowledge and strong math skills. 40 hour work week with the possibility of overtime. Hourly rate: $16.00 to start. We manufacture fine fragrances so a tolerance to fragrance is required. Please email you resume kelly.mitchell@michelgerm ain.com

Carleton Place, cleaning position, very part-time, only when and as required, tidy, thorough, $15.45/hr. Female preference B.R. Realty. 613-257-5711

Busy Handyman Service looking for Snow-plow Operators and shovelers. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.

HOUSECLEANING IN PERTH or surrounding area. Reliable, trustworthy, with references. Will do weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or just occassionally. 613-326-1816

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AUCTION SUN, JAN. 21, 2018 @10 AM PREVIEW @ 9 AM MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This sale features a ladies lolite & diamond setting gold ring, Sheridan jewellery, sterling rings, original artwork, wood statues. Hockey memorabilia, autographed hockey sticks by Toronto Maple Leaf’s & local hockey star Todd Gill. Gibbard furniture, original artwork, housewares, chainsaw, power tools, brand new cookstove & much more! Auctioneers Note: Wide variety of good merchandise throughout. For a more detailed list w/ photos go to www.lmauctions.ca

- Over 120pc Fishing Lure Collection - Industrial Hanging Lights - Chain Saws and Good Tools - Fleischmann Train Units - Beaver Sealers - Bronze Sculpture of Baboon head - Green soapstone carving marked E7130 (Very large) - Other stone carvings - 9pc Art Deco Dining Set See website for full listings and pictures Auctioneers: Bev and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy Corner of Hwy 15 and Bay Rd., (4 Miles South of Smiths Falls) streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca See website for full listings and pictures www.streetfleamarket.net 613-284-2000

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In the Vernon Recreational Centre, Vernon Ont. – turn East on Lawrence St. ½ mile-just off Bank St.(formerly Hwy 31) – approx 20 miles South of Ottawa. Watch for Auction Signs.

Saturday, January 27 at 10:00 AM (viewing starts at 8:30 am)

It’s Auction Time! Welcome to the first of a series of 3 sales in the Vernon Centre. This sale features a vast selection of quality collectibles, exquisite glassware, antique and contemporary furniture. Come and Enjoy! See jamesauction.com for more detailed listing and pictures. Terms- Cash or Cheque with Proper ID

James Auction Service Ltd. Stewart James Stewart James Jr. Erin James-Merkley 613-445-3269 613-222-2815 613-277-7128 Thinking of having an auction? Call us to book your Real Estate, Farm or Household Sale for Spring! Refreshments available. Owners and Auctioneers not responsible for accidents.

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For over 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

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Seeking a dynamic individual for Manager position available immediately. The successful candidate will possess strong customer service skills, financial and operational experience, excellent oral and written skills, a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role, excellent time management skills, and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Quickbooks. Experience working in a volunteer environment would be considered an asset. The applicant must be bondable. Smartserve and CPR certified would be an asset.

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~ A Powerful Way to Purchase a Property ~ To be sold by “Hot” Power of Sale. Property has diversity & can be yours, if you act fast. The lenders are eager to sell. Featuring a c1800’s two storey limestone building. Steel roof. Commercial septic (only 6 yrs old). On well. 200 & 100 amp services. High efficiency natural gas fired rooftop furnace (RTU) & HVAC . Natural gas hot water. Water softener. UV water disinfection system. Main level Calamity Jane’s used to feature one of the best dining experiences in the 1000 Islands. Quaint restaurant/pub/lounge w/seating for 79. 2 rest rooms. Working commercial kitchen. The 2nd storey living accommodations features 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, 4 pce bath, sunken family room, ample storage & a huge walk-out balcony. Tin clad garage. Zoned Commercial-Residential. Taxes; $4655.57 (+/-). Located in a highly visible area on a main corridor (Hwy 29 just north of the city of Brockville). This property will be sold w/a very reasonable reserve bid. For private viewing, terms & conditions please call our office @ 613-267-6027. Garland 24” grill. 2 tier Alto Shaam cook & hold oven. Garland 6 burner range w/oven. Garland overhead salamander. Garland 24” open grill. Frymaster 2 basket deep fryer. Stainless steel 7’6” hood c/w C02 fire suppressant (up to date). 3 compartment s/s prep table c/w sink. Garland 4 burner stove w/stand. 7 ft s/s prep table. Comm. dishwasher w/s/s tray (needs motor). Single s/s pot sink. 2 compartment s/s pot sink w/drain board. Comb. General walk-in fridge & freezer. Foster 3 door s/s refrigerator. 3 door Premium bar fridge. Sliding glass 2 door refrigerator. Bunn comm. coffee maker. Manitowoc Series 150 ice maker (110v). Comm. can opener. Comm. meat tenderizer. Comm. meat grinder (h/d, 110v). Upright freezer. Food warming lights. Several chrome racks. Comm. pots & pans. Edluna balance scales. Butcher block counter. B & D convection oven. Sharp ER3310 cash register w/ 2 printers. Electric “Open” sign. Saeco Vienna Deluxe espresso machine. 100 cup coffee urn. 2 s/s chafing dishes. Lge qty plates, glassware, stemware, c/saucers, smallwares, German s/s flatware & steins. Comm. hanging wine glass rack. Linens. Antique oak combination china cabinet/writing desk. c1930’s walnut domed wardrobe w/ inside drawers. Oak sideboard. East Lake settee. Humpback trunk. Remington print “The Last Cowboy”. Several other retro-vintage prints. Adjustable dress form & many other articles too numerous to mention…. Property is a Gem. Perfect for use as a restaurant, cafe or antique shop on a busy busy corridor. Or, breathe new life into a family homestead. A great opportunity to acquire good used food service equip’t. Please note payment. Terms: Cash or Cheque - Catering

Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

The Village Chef fundraiser returns to Merrickville BY PAULINA HREBACKA

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be held on Wednesday, March 14 with chefs Chris & Chris hitting the kitchen to prepare a meal with a Greek Toga Animal House theme. The event is sponsored by Mark Cullen, and funds are in support of Merrickville Communities in Bloom. The evenings also typically feature a 50/50 draw, a silent auction and other activities. “This is a win-win-win event,” said Neelin. “A local entertains his friends at Mainstreet and the rest of us join in. A local charity is support-

ed and Mainstreet is busy having a fun night.” As there is a limited number of tickets and seats for each Village Chef night, be sure to secure your spot by purchasing your tickets and making your reservation at Mainstreet Restaurant, 112 Main Street West. Tickets are $45 each, taxes included. Season passes for all of the chef nights are $225. For additional information, visit www.MainstreetMerrickville.com or call 613-269-7976.

Every year, during the cold winter months, Merrickville celebrates food, local people, and the power of community with its annual recurring event, the Village Chef fundraiser series. Every two weeks from mid-JanuFile photo ary to mid-March, a different “chef ” Above, from left: Mainstreet Restaurant chefs Andrew Chinkiwsky and in the community is allowed in the Blaine Mordy, Mainstreet Restaurant manager Terri Graham, Struthers kitchen at Mainstreet Restaurant to and his daughter Ashley, and Mainstreet restaurant owner Mike Neelin prepare their own unique multipleduring a Canada-themed Village Chef night last year. course menu for the public to enjoy. A portion of the funds raised through each chef night is paid forward to a different local charity every two weeks, and the menu is designed according to the unique theme of each event. The restaurant is also decorated to match the theme of each chef night, and guests are encouraged to dress accordingly. “The original idea for our chef nights series came from a desire to cheer up the winter months with an event, to be of assistance to local fundraising efforts, and be of benefit * to the restaurant,” said Mike Neelin, owner of Mainstreet Restaurant. UP TO O $1,500 50 “We noted that we had many local ON SELECT 2017/2018 F-150 MODELS residents that enjoyed cooking and entertaining, so we offered them our kitchen.” The local celebrity chefs bring their own recipes and fundraising ideas, and the restaurant staff handle the tickets and reservations. Each Village Chef night will also be supported by a local sponsor. “We encourage people to dress the part and get involved,” said Neelin. “Ten dollars from every ticket sold goes to the fundraising effort suggested by our chef, and we present the funds during the evening.” This year is the Village Chef’s 8th year running. 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Kemptville 73’s split games with Pembroke Lumber Kings this week BY BRIAN WILSON

Wednesday, Jan. 10 was the CCHL trade deadline and the Kemptville 73’s were involved with some of the player movement. First, defenceman Tommy Bertrand was sent to the Terrebonne Cobras of the QJHL for future considerations. The next trade returned Eric Faith to the Brockville Braves in exchange for defenceman Hunter Fraser and the rights to goalie Yaniv Perets. Faith was obtained from the Braves in a previous trade earlier in the season. The final trade of the day involved Kemptville sending Jacob Shankar to the Cornwall Colts for future considerations. Also on Wednesday, the Pembroke Lumber Kings visited the North Grenville Municipal Centre. It would prove to be an interesting game as it always does with the Kings. From the opening faceoff right up to halfway through the second period, Kemptville was in full control of the game. The 73's tallied twice in the first to hold a 2-0 lead at the intermission. Opening the scoring was Jarrett Williams, assisted by Luke Jefferies and Joel Holtrop. The second goal was scored by Matt Titus, his sixth of the year. The helpers went to Nick Domi-

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Kemptville 73’s player Jared Patterson (17) moves the puck out of danger from Pembroke Lumber Kings’ Casey Rhodes (12), as Kemptville’s Garret Meyer (21) follows play. The Lumber Kings were at the North Grenville Municipal Centre to take on the 73’s on Jan. 10. Kemptville squeaked by with a 5-4 win. trovic and Jared Patterson. The second period featured more of the same. Garrett Meyer made it 3-0 on a setup by Patterson on the power

play. Holtrop picked up the next one from Williams and Jefferies. That's when the game plan escaped. Pembroke scored twice before the buzzer

Left, Kemptville’s Kahlaan Wilkes, left, keeps a quick step ahead of Eganville’s Landon Lapenskie on Jan. 13 during a hockey tournament in Lanark Village, hosted by the Perth/Lanark Novice B Wings.. Bottom left, Kemptville’s Zachary Davidson shoots the puck on Eganville’s Matteo Tantalo - which made its way into the net. Desmond Devoy/Metroland

to cut Kemptville's lead in half to 4-2. In the third, the Kings got a third goal to draw within one of the lead. With just over two minutes left in the game, Pembroke scored the tying goal on the power play, their second of the game, forcing overtime. At 3:28 of extra period, Titus set up Joel Frazee's fifteenth of the season to grab the victory for the 73's. Matt Titus was named first star while Joel Holtrop was named third star. The next game was scheduled for Friday, Jan. 12, with the Navan Grads providing the opposition. Due to the severe weather, the game was postponed until a future date can be arranged. Game three of the week was on Sunday, Jan. 14, with the team heading to Pembroke for a rematch of Wednesday's game. It was a completely different story when the Kings hit their home ice. The game was filled with inconsistent play and costly turnovers that gave the Kings too many chances and most of them ended up in the Kemptville net. In the first period, Pembroke scored a short-handed goal to take a 1-0 lead to the dressing room after one. The

first ten minutes of the second saw the Kings add three more goals to their lead. The 73's broke the goose egg with a power-play goal off the stick of Ashton Fry, his 15th of the year. The assists went to Jared Patterson and Charlie Kiefer. The score was 4-1 for Pembroke after two. The third period was a replay of the second. The Kings scored three times in the first ten minutes before the 73's scored their second power play of the game. After some great puck movement from Luke Jefferies and Jarrett Williams, newcomer Hunter Fraser's blast from the point beat the Pembroke goalie. The Lumber Kings added one more to make it an 8-2 final in favour of the home team. Ashton Fry was named third star. Kemptville coach Jim Jordan said after the game, “I have a lot of confidence in our team but, we all have to show and compete on a daily basis.” Upcoming games will have the Cornwall Colts dropping in for a game on Friday, Jan. 19. Opening faceoff is at 7:30 p.m. Next is a tilt with the Kanata Lasers on Sunday, Jan. 21, at 2 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre.

www.leedsgrenville.com 20 Anniversary of the 1998 Ice Storm The ice storm of 1998 was one of the largest natural disasters in Canadian history. The St. Lawrence Valley from Kingston to Québec’s Eastern Townships received up to 100 mm of ice pellets and freezing rain more than double the icy precipitation normally received in those areas in a whole year. Several roads were shut down and massive power outages occurred. th

Be Prepared It is important for residents of Leeds and Grenville to prepared with a 72 Hours Survival Kit. Your emergency kit should have everything your family would need to be safe and take care of yourselves for at least 3 days immediately following an emergency. Essentials Food (non-perishable & easy-to-prepare items, enough for 3 days) & a manual can opener; bottled water (4L per person for each day); flashlight and extra batteries; medication(s); first-aid kit; important papers (identification, contact lists, copies of prescriptions, etc.); radio (crank or battery-run); garbage bags; candles & matches/lighter; hand sanitizer or moist towelettes; extra car keys and cash; whistle (attract attention, if needed); and zip-lock bag to keep thing dry. Special Considerations Items for babies/children—diapers, formula, bottles, food, comfort items; personal items (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, comb, etc); pet food etc.; playing cards/travel games etc.; sleeping bags/ blankets; clothes/shoes Other Tips Pack the contents of your kit in an easy-to-carry bag(s). Store your kit in a place that is easy to reach and access and make sure everyone in your family knows where it is. Your water supply is meant to cover what you would drink as well as what you might need for food preparation, hygiene and dishwashing. Check and refresh your kit twice a year—when the clocks shift to/ from daylight savings time is a good time. Check all expiry dates and replace food and water with a fresh supply. Check batteries and replace as needed. Keep your cell phone or mobile device fully charged. www.GetPrepared.ca

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North Grenville council discusses first phase of Destination Signage Project BY PAULINA HREBACKA

phrebacka@metroland.com

The following briefs are from the Jan. 8 North Grenville council meeting. The first proposal for directional signage for the downtown Kemptville business core was presented to the council in 2007. This was proposed as a means of assisting the downtown businesses to continue to attract customers, in light of the recently opened Colonnade Retail Development. However, the project did not move forward, but it set the wheels in motion for the rebranding of the downtown core as “Old Town Kemptville.” Council approved the first phase of the Destination Signage Project at the Jan. 8 council meeting, which has been

identified as a capital project in the 2018 budget. The first phase will see the installation of a large destination sign southbound at the Highway 416 interchange with County Road 43. The total estimated cost of the first phase of the project is $60,000. The total estimated cost of the entire Destination Signage Project, which will span over multiple phases over a number of years, is $255,000. Emergency Management Program compliance report The Emergency Management & Civil Protection Act and supporting Regulation 380/04 provide a number of emergency management requirements that municipalities must comply with on an annual basis. John Okum, North Grenville Fire

Chief and director of emergency and protective services, addressed the 2017 Emergency Management Program compliance report. A detailed overview of the report was initially presented at the Dec. 18 committee of the whole meeting. The report identified the steps taken throughout 2017 by the municipality to ensure that a resilient and effective emergency program and response plan was in place. Such steps include the designation and training of an Emergency Management Program co-ordinator, the establishment of an Emergency Management Program committee through a terms of reference approved by council, and the development of a hazard identification and risk assessment for the municipal-

ity, which is included in the emergency response plan (ERP). A list of critical infrastructure was identified in the ERP, as well as a list of confidential appendices, developed and adopted by bylaw 105-16. The report further identified that the municipality of North Grenville fulfilled all compliance requirements with provincial regulation. Okum confirmed to council that the online compliance checklist and the associated documentation has been officially filed and received by emergency management. A list of appointed Municipal Emergency Control Group (MECG) members was identified in the municipal emergency plan. The members are responsible for directing a municipal response during an emergency. On Oct.

30, annual training was provided to the MECG and members participated in a scripted tabletop exercise with identified objectives in the afternoon. An annual review of the municipality’s emergency management program occurred on Dec. 1 by the Emergency Management Program committee. The committee approved a motion confirming that the Emergency Management Program committee had reviewed the 2017 program criteria. The emergency plan was reviewed in 2017 with some administrative updates to the confidential appendices, and a current copy of the emergency plan remains with Emergency Management Ontario. Council acknowledged receipt of the report.

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Every Monday: Newcomer Bridge at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville (400 Prescott St.) at 12:15 p.m. Cost is $5. Designed to introduce to and support players new to duplicate bridge. All levels welcome. No partner needed. For info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495.

Ace” lottery draw at the Kemptville Legion hall (100 Reuben Crescent in Kemptville). Everybody is welcome. First Thursday of every month: The Oxford Mills Community Association meets at Maplewood Hall from 7 to 8:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend this monthly meeting covering community events in Oxford Mills. For Every Friday: Friendship Lunch information, call 613-258-3683. held at St. John’s United Church in Kemptville. Lunch is served at 11:30 Every Monday night: The Grenville a.m., donations accepted but not ex- Gremlins Square Dance Club meet at pected. Everyone welcome. the North Grenville Municipal Centre. We dance basic and mainstream Third Saturday of every month: from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and do a plus Euchre tournament at the Kempt- tip from 7 to 7:30 p.m. and from 9:30 ville Legion, Branch 212 (100 Reuben to 10 p.m. For the complete dance Crescent). Registration from 12 to schedule, visit https://sites.google. 12:30 p.m. Games start at 12:30 p.m. com/site/grenvillegremlins09/. Cost is $10. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Last Sunday of every month: Bingo at the Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Last Sunday of every month: The Crescent. Doors open at 6 p.m. GuarOdd Fellows & Rebekahs Supper anteed jackpot of $400. Refreshments is held every month except for the available. months of December, July and August from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Kemptville Walking Group Third Saturday of every month: meets at North Grenville Municipal Kemptville Legion monthly breakfast Centre at 8 a.m. (100 Reuben Crescent) from 8 to 10 a.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for Every Thursday: Bridge at St. John’s children 6 and under. Everyone wel- United Church, Kemptville. All levels come. of bridge players welcome. For info, call 613-915-1464 or 613-806-4495. Every Tuesday: Bridge at St. John’s United Church, Kemptville. Cost is Wednesday evenings: Spencerville $5. All levels of bridge players wel- Malala Women’s Choir is now acceptcome. For info, call 613-915-1464 or ing advance registration from those 613-806-4495. who love to sing. Wednesday evening rehearsals in Spencerville, March to Every Tuesday evening: The Kempt- early June. Call Sheila at 613-658ville Lions Club holds their “Catch the 5290 for information.

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*$3,750 Limited time lease offer valid to eligible lessees in Canada who obtained credit approval and enter into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 3, 2018 – January 31, 2018 of a select new or demonstrator 2018 MY Chevrolet vehicle. 2018 MY vehicles not eligible for this offer are Spark LS, Malibu L, Colorado 2SA, Camaro ZL1 and Bolt EV. Total Lease Value consist of $1,500 manufacturer-to-dealer New Year Lease Bonus (tax-exclusive), the GM Card Application Bonus (tax-inclusive), and may include manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive) (“Lease Cash”). 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Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. 1 1Vehicle user interface is a product of Apple and its terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible iPhone and data plan rates apply. 2 Vehicle user interface is a product of Google and their terms and privacy statements apply. Requires compatible smartphone and data plan rates apply. 3 Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability. 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The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2016 or 2017 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. 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