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North Grenville's draft municipal budget for 2017, containing a two per cent tax increase, was presented to council on Jan. 23. "This evening, I am very pleased, on behalf of the office of the director of finance and all of the senior management team, to table the first draft of the 2017 municipal budget," said CAO Brian Carré. "This 2017 budget contains a two per cent tax increase, over and above assessment growth." Public consultation for the budget begins this week, with a meeting set for Jan. 25. A second public meeting will be held on Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m. at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. A third public meeting is slated for Feb. 2, if deemed necessary. "Our first slide deals with the 2017 municipal budget survey," said Carré. "The survey was completed in the months of November, De-

cember of 2016." Just over 400 people completed the survey, compared to more than 600 people the previous year. "The theme this year was municipal priorities and as you all know the role of municipal council is to make decisions on priorities, including financial priorities," said Carré "And in an attempt to assist council in making those decisions, it was decided that the survey would focus on 32 key priorities that were identified from council's term priorities and the community strategic plan, as well as the municipal financial plan. We asked the public to prioritize, or rank I should say, these priorities - identifying which ones they deem most important, very important, important, somewhat important or not important at all." The 11 top priorities from the survey were included in the 2017 budget See BUDGET page K2

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New year, new home for local community office of Canadian Cancer Society in Perth The Perth and Area Community Office of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) is starting off the new year with a new address. On Jan. 2, the office moved to its new location in a commercial building at 10 Sunset Blvd., Unit 9, in Perth. After being housed at Dufferin Square for eight years, Jessica Roback, the Community Engagement Specialist for the Perth and Area Community Office, says a smaller location was needed as a result of downsizing that took place within the organization in late 2015 and early 2016. As well, she notes, "We wanted something more accessible for the community and with a little more of a community presence - with other community organizations." After a six-month search, the CCS found the current site, which Roback says is "a good little home for us. It is bright, it is just exactly the size we need and it is accessible." The Canadian Cancer Society is a national, community-based

Jessica Roback, the Community Engagement Specialist for the Perth and Area Community Office of the Canadian Cancer Society, invites the public to visit their new office location at 10 Sunset Blvd., Unit 9, in Perth. Submitted photo

organization of volunteers whose mission is the eradication of cancer and the enhancement of the quality of life of people living with cancer. The CCS is Canada's largest national cancer charity and the country's largest national charitable funder of cancer research. In October, the CCS and Canadian Breast

Cancer Foundation announced plans to merge with the proposed merger expected to be finalized by Feb. 1, pending the appropriate approvals. The Perth and Area Community Office offers a variety of programs and services to those who have cancer, cancer survivors and caregivers within the communities of the Town of Perth, Township of Lanark Highlands, Tay Valley Township and Township of Drummond/ North Elmsley. The office is the point of contact for transportation inquiries, community programs and overall cancer information. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

on Monday and Tuesday and from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Roback can also be reached by phone at 613-267-1058, ext. 3655 or by email at jessica.darlingroback@ontario.cancer.ca. "I would encourage anybody to drop by the office and see how they can help out," she stated. "We have lots of volunteer opportunities. We would just love to connect with them." Currently, the office is preparing for its annual residential campaign and daffodil sales in April. "I want to thank the community for its support over the years," Roback commented. "We are ramping up this year again."

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Supporters of Pakenham Public School jump to their feet to applaud the presentation by Kathy Litalien and Larry Donaldson at PDCI on Nov. 16. A second meeting to discuss the Upper Canada District School Boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s possible intentions to close schools is set for Jan. 30 at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute.

UCDSB now hosting second series of ARC public meetings on school closures A second round of public meetings will be held in January 2017 as part of the pupil accommodation review process in the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), seeking input from parents and the general public regarding proposals to improve programming opportunities for students and to reduce excess pupil spaces in schools throughout the district. The Building for the Future Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) public meetings will assist ARCs to receive feedback on the initial draft recommendations for possible school closures and consolidations which were presented in a draft Initial Staff Report presented to school board trustees in September 2016. "This is another opportunity for us to connect with the public and let their voice be heard about how to improve our school system," said chair Jeff McMillan. "We are seeking public input in order to make decisions that will allow us to best serve our students in a sustainable way. I want to stress that no decisions have been made at this point and this ARC process serves as an important effort to receive as much feedback from the public as possible."

"The input received through the ARC process will allow us to better understand the views of parents and community members regarding how our school district should be serving students given the revenue that our school board receives from the province of Ontario," added director of education Stephen Sliwa. At these public meetings, the ARCs will receive delegations from the community and staff will share insights on the feedback received to date. Information received throughout the process will be referenced in a final report to be prepared by UCDSB staff and presented to the board of trustees on Feb. 15. The board will make final decisions about its accommodation review on March 23 at a special board meeting scheduled at North Grenville District High School, which will be open to the public and will also be streamed live for viewing. The board has been continually updating its Building for the Future webpage to keep our communities informed throughout the accommodation review process. This web page provides information about the process with an ARC Information and Resources page, including agendas, the delegation applica-

tion form, and more. There is also a page specific to the municipal and service providers meetings, and previous reports to the board. Meetings began Thursday, Jan. 19 and for Rideau/Lanark South/Lanark North families of schools, the ARC session will take place Monday, Jan. 30 at Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute (299 Percy Street) in Smiths Falls. The meeting gets underway at 6:30 p.m. but doors will open at 6 p.m. The Grenville/Brockville/ River families of schools meeting is Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Brockville Collegiate Institute (90 Pearl Street East). In the event of inclement weather, an alternate meeting date will be posted on the UCDSB website, school and board Facebook pages. The meeting will be streamed live by the board on the UCTV network at: https://livestream. com/UCTV/smithsfalls. Members of the public who wish to make a presentation at these public meetings should review the ARC guide for delegations, noting the process and timelines for receiving requests. This information can be found at: www.bit.ly/2eeARjG. Submitted by the Upper Canada District School Board

UCDSB anticipates in-year surplus of $499,000 The following are items discussed during the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) trustees meeting Jan. 11 in Brockville. Superintendent of Business Nancy Barkley presented her first financial forecast to the board for the current fiscal year.

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Local musicians will get together to sing some old and new favourite love songs at the upcoming Sweetheart Sing-along Sunday, Feb. 12 at St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hallville United Church. Back row, from left: Nancy McIntyre, Paula McCann-Henke, Louise Atchison, Jane Baird, Helen MacGregor of The Humming-birds. Front row, from left: Ursa Meyer, Doug Hendry and Glenna Hunter of Fiddlehead Soup.

Let me call you sweetheart: Lend your voice to Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sing-along Feb. 12 Let me call you sweetheart I'm in love with you Let me hear you whisper That you love me too Do these lyrics bring back memories - Bing Crosby crooning softly or Bette Midler giving this old standard a new twist? If they do, or if you just love a love song, then you might have something in common with local musician Doug Hendry. Hendry, who is one of the members of the local trio Fiddlehead Soup, thinks love and love music is all about joy. "Love is inspirational," he says. "And songs from around the world tell of the joy it brings." Louise Atchison of The Humming-birds believes that music touches everyone. Her group is a Kemptville-based quartette known for its acapella

numbers and, for Atchison, "music is indeed the universal language. Rhythm and melody and the style and the nuances." She is looking forward to sharing an afternoon with everyone who loves to sing, even if they don't think they can. "Andy Williams was first to confess that, of the Four Lads, his voice was not the best but he loved to sing and knew how to sell a song," she said. "So many of us feel we are not singers, except in the shower." Fiddlehead Soup will be performing a collection of love songs at the Sweetheart Singalong, a new musical event happening just before Valentine's Day. The group will be performing along with The Humming-birds. Held on Sunday, Feb. 12 at St. Andrew's Hallville United

Church, the event is an opportunity for young and old, families and friends, to join in singing some well-known, and perhaps unexpected, love songs. As Hendry explains, it will be a chance to "take the audience on a joyful journey of love songs through the ages." The sing-along will run from 2 to 4 p.m. and parking is available. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased online at www.4unitedchurches.ca. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door, starting at 1:30 p.m. the day of the concert. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Martha Attridge Bufton at 613-989-1010. And find out more about Fiddlehead Soup at https://fiddleheadsoup.wordpress.com.

Conservative leadership vote has membership deadline Anyone wishing to participate in the election of a new leader for the Conservative Party of Canada must become a party member by March 28, explains Michael Barrett, president of the federal riding association. "There will be a mail-in ballot distributed to all members by the end of April and that has to be returned to the party by May 26," says Barrett of the Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes association. "In order to partici-

pate in the vote, people must be members of the party by March 28." The easiest way to become a member is to go to www.conservative.ca and click "Join." The online registration process only takes a minute. "The resignation of Stephen Harper as leader following the election in 2015 led to the current leadership election," notes Barrett. "Rona Ambrose has been the interim leader for the party in Ottawa, but as we prepare for the 2019 election we

need to elect a new leader." While there are a number of candidates in that leadership race neither Barrett nor the local association are publically supporting any particular person. "The new leader will be elected by the members who are free to vote for whomever they wish," comments Barrett. For more details, area residents can contact membership chair Mark King by email at membershiplgtirl@gmail.com or by phone at 613-382-0451.

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A change of shoes can change a life: Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids Sake Feb. 25 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County (BBBSLC) is excited to once again be partnering with the local Tim Hortons restaurants for the Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake event on Feb. 25. Last year this event raised nearly $90,000, with more than 750 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. The event is a straightforward 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 the Feb. 25 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 Blues & Company, The Heat, Briana Kelford, Yanim

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County volunteers Eryn Hewson, left, and Catherine Poag spent the whole day at Gratton Lanes for last year’s Bowl for Kids Sake. This year’s event, which is the biggest fundraising initiative for the organization, is set for Feb. 25 in Smiths Falls, Perth and Carleton Place. Naemi and Terry Tufts. Traditional bowling happens in Smiths Falls and Carleton Place; it's a fun way to reconnect with friends, family or co-workers 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 Tim

Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake, funds can also be raised online, which makes asking for money a whole lot easier. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is a not-for-profit volunteer driven organization which helps chil-

dren develop to their unique potential through consistent, dependable and unconditional adult friendship. The agency has been a part of the Lanark County community for almost 44 years. Over that time thousands of children have seen the benefit of a caring adult; someone to share their lives with, someone that they can confide in and look up to. Local corporations have covered all the overhead costs of the event, which means that all funds raised by teams go directly to fund mentoring programs for local children. These sponsors include; Tim Hortons as title sponsor; corporate sponsors: Arthur J. Gallagher, 92.3 Jack FM, Canadian Tire, Metroland Media, Guy Saumure & Sons Construction LTD., Hinton Dodge Chrysler, Cogeco, Eaton, Pankow Financial Solutions Ltd., and TD, and Alley Sponsors, Colby McGeachy Professional Corporation, Perth Civitan Club and Rob Roy's Pub. Please support businesses that support mentoring in Lanark County. For more information about getting involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County or participating in The Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake, please contact the agency office at 613-283-0570 or check out their website at www.bigbrothersbigsisterslanark.ca. Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County

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Journey to Antarctica with CFUW at Feb. 6 meeting in Perth Antarctica, land of ice and snow and penguins! Beautiful, ethereal and peaceful. Come and join us on a journey to Antarctica with Dr. Shelley Ball, a biologist, photographer, educator and storyteller as she shares her photos and stories from her recent adventure to this beautiful land. The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Perth and District cordially invites you to join us for this special presentation. Join us on Monday, Feb. 6 at the Royal Canadian

Legion Building at 26 Beckwith Street East in Perth at 7 p.m. to experience this fascinating Antarctic adventure. You will meet Dr. Shelley Ball and learn about a program called Homeward Bound, Women In Science Leadership in Antarctica. This program encourages leadership development in women. In December 2016, a contingent of 76 women boarded a ship and headed for Antarctica. Their mission was to increase the influence and impact of women in science and also influ-

ence policy and decision making in ways that will lead to a more sustainable future for our planet. During the 20 days spent on the ship, these women learned not only about climate change and Antarctic science, but also received training in leadership development. This trip was the in-

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Commentary

Limiting healthy food options

he Ontario government’s new regulations that require restaurant and grocery store chains with 20 or more outlets across the province and that sell prepared foods to post calorie counts – as much as the concept has some merit and is probably well intended – appear to have led to fewer healthy food choices being available to consumers in certain locations. We are aware of at least one grocery chain that has dumped its made-to-order sandwich service, and those guidelines that went into effect on Jan. 1 were cited as a reason behind the corporate decision. We have heard about how that move affects not just customers, but the staff who work in the stores (some of which are in smaller communities with fewer food service options). Rather than opt for a potentially healthy food option made fresh the way he or she likes it, the purchaser ends up having to consider an

alternative such as; the mass-produced and sometimes unappetizing sandwiches trucked in from another location; or one of the hot prepared food items, many of which are fried and/or infested with sodium or fat. Not exactly what the move intended. In fairness to the government, these retailers could opt to adjust their readyto-go meal menus and offer healthier options that might not be as easy to prepare and serve and might not sell as well as the fried chicken tenders, wedges and wings. The bold decision was made in an effort to get consumers thinking about healthier options and in theory, is a good one. However, if the government is truly serious about making the ingredients and nutrition numbers available to consumers so they can make informed choices, then set the standard across the food service sector.

Emerson was going to have to find other ways to bring good luck upon himself It took a lot to get Father to lift his eyes off the Ottawa Farm Journal once he had settled down in front of the Findlay Oval after supper. But Emerson's question to Mother not only caused Father to drop the paper to his lap, but in a voice loud enough we could all hear, he said "not a chance." As usual, we were all sitting around the table after the kitchen had been redded up. For once, Emerson wasn't drawing glass buildings. He was just sitting there, arms folded in front of him, deep in thought. His question was, "Could I be half Catholic and half Lutheran?" Mother paused before answering. "I'd have to think about that." The talk had Father's complete attention now.

lovely gesture. Mother tried to tell Emerson, she doubted the Rosary in Felix's pocket had anything to do with his good fortune, but he wasn't buying

"You're Lutheran...100 per cent, and that's what you'll stay." Mother, always interested in her children's questions, asked Emerson why he wanted to be part Catholic. He said it all had to do with Felix at the Northcote School. Emerson said Felix always had his Rosary in his pocket, and he told Emerson it was the reason he had so much good luck, and Emerson said he streamed off a list of benefits such as being the only boy from Northcote picked to play on the Renfrew hockey team, getting a horse of his own from Santa, and finding a whole dollar on the street in front of the O'Brien Theatre. He told Emerson he gave credit to carrying his Rosary in his

Letter to the Editor pocket. Emerson wondered if he found his Rosary like the ones Aunt Vanetta had given us five children, and if he put it in his pocket, would that mean he was half Catholic? He was willing to try anything to have the luck Felix seemed to have at every turn. Well, back then Father wasn't happy about the five rosaries Aunt Vanetta had doled out, even though Mother, once a Catholic herself, said it was a

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it. And he immediately went stairs with one clutched in his upstairs to plow through his hand. Earl said that one was drawer in the dresser the three his. His was the only one with brothers shared to see if he See MARY page 9 could find his. He came down-

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Quilters guild seeks to donate quilt to local charity DEAR EDITOR:

The Lanark County Quilters Guild is comprised of 160 members. We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at the Lion’s Hall in Perth. Our meetings are full of activities, as well as speakers who share their quilting journeys through their quilts. Every year the members make a quilt to be donated to a local charity. They, in turn, sell raffle tickets as a fundraiser to help their

NEWS EDITORS: Laurie Weir, Ashley Kulp REPORTERS: Tara Gesner, Desmond Devoy, Jennifer Westendorp, Evelyn Harford DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Lori Sommerdyk, 613-284-0124 ,ext. 27 CLASSIFIED/REGIONAL ROUNDUP 613-283-3182 Judy Michaelis x122 email: judy.michaelis@metroland.com Cheryl Code x133 email: cheryl.code@metroland.com Fax: 613-283-5909

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group achieve their goals in the community. The charitable group must have a registered charitable number. If you are part of a group, or know a group that would benefit from this donation, please contact Nancy Jossinet at 613267-0022.

ADVERTISING SALES: ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER Paula Inglis 613-283-3182 x169 SALES: Cheryl Johnston, Sharon Sinfield, Kevin Hoover Amber Beasley 613-283-3182

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Nancy Jossinet Lanark County Quilters Guild • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.

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Bowl with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville Feb. 25 Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville are celebrating 40 years of serving children this year along with Canada's 150th anniversary. What better way to celebrate than with the 2017 Tim Hortons Bowl for Kids Sake. This year, bowling will be taking place at three locations: Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Elgin Bowling Lanes (4 to 7 p.m.) and Kemptville Bowling (4 to 7 p.m.) for five-pin bowling, and on Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Brockville Bowling Centre (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) for 10-pin bowling. Bowl for Kids Sake isn't about being a

great bowler, it's about having fun while raising money for a great cause. This pledge driven event helps to provide mentoring programs to children in Leeds and Grenville. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville provides services to approximately 1,259 children in the county through mentoring programs and by supporting families by helping with hampers at Christmas, back to school supplies, shoes, clothing and hot lunch subsidies. Last year alone, 14,200 school hot lunches were provided free to underprivileged children.

Big Brothers Big Sisters - Enter a team of family, - Be a corporate sponsor has a five-day a week free af- friends or co-workers for $1,000 ter school program and offer - Join a team You can register your team free monthly bus trips to plac- Spread the word or yourself online and receive es like Fun Haven, Sky Zone, - Sponsor our BIG and online pledging at http://bigthe Museum of Civilization, LITTLE team gerevents.ca/register-to-bowl. snow tubing and Saunders - Sponsor a lane for only php. Farm. Bowl for Kids provides $200 For more information or the needed funds to support these programs and helping children in our community. COSt GOeS We are asking for your uP Feb 1 assistance to ensure the sucReGISteR NOw! cess of this worthwhile event. There are many ways to show your support: - Donate a prize to be awarded on the day of the Kingston ON, NEURO - HALF & 5K event

to discuss how you can play a role in the success of this event, call 613-345-0281 or bbbs.leeds@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca. Submitted by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Leeds and Grenville This space generously provided by:

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blue beads. Everett said, “Ya, Emerson, I remember Earl’s had blue beads.” It was very doubtful Everett could remember the colour of any of the Rosaries, since it was so long ago that Aunt Vanetta had handed then out. Earl tried to grab them from Emerson, Everett got into the fray too. They were hard at it, and Mother went back to writing in her diaries, my sister Audrey took my hand and led me to the stove saying she thought she’d make a cup of hot chocolate, and Father went back to read-

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ing the Ottawa Farm Journal. The three brothers were hot into it! The rosary went flying out of Emerson’s hand, Mother caught it before it landed on the table, put it in her apron pocket, and sent the three boys off to bed. That should have been the end of it. But Felix, a few days later at the Northcote School, showed everyone within spitting distance a crisp new $5 bill. He won a contest in the Family Herald and Weekly Star for writing a poem. Emerson was sure it was because the Rosary was never out of his pocket. Audrey said it probably was because

his Mother had more than a little to do with it. She was a teacher and wrote poems and stories for the Renfrew Mercury. And as far as Emerson being half Catholic and half Lutheran? Well, that was never going to happen. Father would see to that! Emerson would just have to find another way to have good luck and good fortune come his way. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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Lanark Community Programs will once again be offering the free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program to residents of Lanark County, beginning March 1. Left, experienced volunteers with training will be on hand at the clinics.

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Free income tax clinics being offered again in Lanark County Lanark Community Programs, in partnership with Canada Revenue Agency, is gearing up to start community clinics for the free Community Volunteer Income Tax Program. Eighteen experienced volunteers are coming together for a training update in February and will be volunteering their time in one or more community clinics beginning March 1. Clinics will run for the monthes of March and April in

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LAWS features five sweet pets this week to consider adding to your family LAWS is currently in need of the following items: postage stamps, sturdy garbage bags, canned Friskies pate cat food, non-latex gloves, office copy paper, Liquid Paper white out and toilet paper.

This Week’s Pets

Nadia Also at the Natural Pet Foods Store is Nadia, a charming fivemonth-old Tabby girl. Both kittens are lovely and looking for their forever homes.

This week's featured pets Laura Please meet five-month-old Laura at the Natural Pet Foods Store in Carleton Place. She was recently adopted but sadly had to be returned as the owner did not know she had allergies to cats. She's a lovely small girl who would be thrilled to find her forever home soon. Laura is affectionate, friendly and good with other cats.

Since Twinkle has moved to the cat-runs she no longer hides under things where you can't see her. She enjoys being in a box and when you approach her she rolls over for a belly rub. She's absolutely adorable, gorgeous and sweet. She's still a bit uncomfortable when you pick her up, you might get 20 seconds before she gets restless. With time, we know she'll overcome that too. If you're a person looking for a beautiful calico cat, with some time and patience, we assure you a twinkle in your eye once she has settled and feels safe. Please meet her at LAWS.

Twinkle Please meet Twinkle, a very petite pretty Calico girl who lived on the streets for some time before someone was able to catch her. She is still a bit shy but quickly learned that life inside with regular food is Joy Joy is a 10-year-old senior cat far better than living on the streets. with a lot of spunk in her. She had to be surrendered due to serious illness of her previous owner. Joy is a little vocal about her new, unforeseen, faith and wishes she could live in a home again. She's a cat with a personality who likes to have the last word. Spending time in the cage is not her thing. She's very lean, with lovely medium long soft grey and some white hair. Because of her age, Joy's adoption fee will be reduced to

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cats and he enjoys playing with toys. He is a friendly affectionate boy with clean litter box manners. Gucci grooms himself to be his very best when you go and meet him. Please give this boy a second chance of finding his forever home. Thank you for your continued support. Follow us if you like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/lanarkanimals or if you have any questions or concerns, please contact the $100. She hopes to find a new for- shelter at shelter@lanarkanimals.ca or by calling 613-283-9308. LAWS ever home very soon. is located at 253 Glenview Road, Smiths Falls. Gucci Gucci has been waiting for someone to come and adopt him for a EAT IT! while. He's about five-years-old and was surrendered by his family. He misses family life very much. At LAWS he gets along well with most

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Lights, camera, action! Musings from the 2017 Montreal Auto Show

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shots for the evening television news broadcasts. Volvo took the prize for the most dramatic entry that really didn't require any heart-stopping ear-splitting music. They took advantage of a glass walled elevated office just over their display and manned it with several actors playing out a family scene where everyone was getting ready to head out for a day of winter sports. When they came down to their garage (on the show floor) they had the choice of two new V90 crossovers. Needless to say it was a very happy ending. A brand new entry for this year's show was Genesis. This fresh luxury offshoot of parent company Hyundai now has three different pampered but powerful sedans to offer. They just started selling vehicles from dedicated dealers in November of last year and moved 100 of them out the door in the first six weeks (not a bad start). Their company president remarked that a substantial number of these new customers never visited a dealership but completed their transactions online. Their main focus (other than building vehicles to compete with Mercedes, BMW, and the like) is to redefine and evolve the car purchasing process. They will

all the letters in the alphabet, couldn't Toyota come up with something else? But this urban warrior, (loaded with all the tech and legendary reliability that comes with the nameplate Toyota) has the smallest rear side door windows in creation. If any family buys one, no matter how good the audio system is, it won't drown out complaints from rear seat passengers. Couldn't end this discussion without mentioning the models at the show (the ones on two feet, not four wheels).

tions, opinions, or stories on anything automotive please drop me a line, [By email to bjoeturner@hotmail.com listing 'Question for the Car Counsellor' on the subject line or by post to Metroland Media, 65 Lorne St., P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4T1]. When using regular mail, please supply a phone number if you seek direct contact (due to volume I can't always promise replies). Yours in service Brian Turner

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I attended press day at the Montreal Auto Show on Jan. 19 and it was looking pretty good for a 13-year-old. Did you know that there has been a charity ball every year at this show and they have raised a total of more than $5.4 million for health care services in the Montreal area! This show is held at the Palais de Congres on Viger Street in Montreal and runs to Jan. 29. It's well worth the drive, not only because it's well organized and run, but where else can you find every new vehicle sold in Canada under one roof ? And if you've ever wanted to try an electric vehicle, this show has eight different models you can arrange to drive on the streets (yes on the car companies' insurance policies). It's a great opportunity to kick some tires and try out the fit of an amazing array of vehicles without ever having to set foot in a dozen different dealerships. Press days at this show are closed to the public but open to journalists who are toured en masse from one carmaker's display to the next where one or more new models are revealed and a company president or executive gets to brag about their great track records and incredible sales' and satisfaction ratings. It always amazes me that the automakers bring out all the high tech videos and audio backgrounds (not to mention the occasional talking robot) to try to wow seasoned automotive writers and videographers. It must work because everyone seems to hang on every moment and it always makes for great

Studio Theatre production of Scotland Road very personal journey for actor Jerry Logan The date is April 16, 1912. Thirteen-year-old James Logan stands on a windswept Glasgow street corner hawking newspapers with headlines that will rock the world: The mightiest, the most unsinkable ship ever built has struck an iceberg and disappeared beneath the waves, taking more than 1,500 souls to the bottom of the North Atlantic. The disaster occupied the news for weeks, and the imagination of the world for decades. In many ways, the sinking of the Titanic defined the pre-war era of the early 20th century. Flash forward 60 years, and Jerry Logan, grandson of James, receives from his grandfather the book A Night To Remember, Walter Lord's minute-by-minute account of the sinking. That gift, along with his grandfather's own vivid description of those dark times, sparks Jerry's lifelong fascination with the story of the Titanic. Flash forward again to today, January 2017, when his deep interest in an event that occurred more than 100 years ago has brought Jerry Logan to the stage of Perth's Studio Theatre, where he plays a lead role in the production of Scotland Road, a psychological thriller centred around the Titanic disaster. Jerry didn't choose this role. Clearly, the role chose him. "At first, I didn't go out to audition

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From left: Jane Stott, Mary Ann Majaury, Jerry Logan and Roberta Peets star in Scotland Road, premiering at Perth’s Studio Theatre Thursday, Feb. 2. For show dates and ticket details, please visit studiotheatreperth.com. for Scotland Road," says Logan. "But when friends who knew about my lifelong interest -- OK, obsession - with the Titanic found out that the play was being produced here they said I'd be crazy not to get involved. So here I am playing the part of someone who is obsessed with the Titanic legend. I guess that's what they call type casting." In Jeffrey Hatcher's Scotland Road a young woman, played by Mary Ann Majaury, is found floating on an iceberg near modern day Iceland. Cold

and hungry, clothed in the style of 1912, she utters a single word: "Titanic". But the discovery of the woman, coming decades after the sinking of the ship, can only be an elaborate hoax. A mysterious man name John, played by Logan, sets out to find the truth. Together with a reclusive last survivor of the Titanic, played by Jane Stott, and a doctor who has taken the young woman under her wing, played by Roberta Peets, John struggles with his own obsession to peel back the layers of the mystery.

"Mary Ann, Jane, Roberta and I, along with our director, Joanna McAuley Treffers, have each developed our own obsession with this amazing play", says Jerry. "As a cast, we all have our own take on the play's ultimate meaning. It's that kind of script - it leaves you to draw your own conclusions about John, the young woman, and what the playwright's intentions really are." Knowing that audience members will also have their own interpretations of the play, and questions about the characters in Scotland Road, Jane Stott and Joanna McAuley Treffers have come up with a unique idea. "Following the opening night performance on Feb. 2 the cast will turn up the house lights and invite questions from the audience," says Joanna. "Who better to give their views on the play than the actors who have been steeped in the production for the past three months?" It's a Q&A session that will likely reveal even more points of view on this endlessly intriguing play. For Jerry Logan, who has spent so much of his life immersed in the story of the Titanic's last hours, the script of Scotland Road will no doubt become another treasured keepsake, joining his original copy of the New York Times from April 16, 1912, a lump of coal salvaged from the wreck in the 1980s, and a vinyl recording of

the voices of actual Titanic survivors from 1960. For others, who have yet to develop their own fascination with the legend of the Titanic, Scotland Road may be just the tip of the iceberg... Scotland Road stars Jerry Logan, Mary Ann Majaury, Roberta Peets, and Jane Stott, and premieres at Perth's Studio Theatre on Thursday, Feb. 2 for seven shows, Feb. 2, 3, 4, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m., and Feb. 5 and 12 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $22 (cash only) at the Book Nook, 60 Gore St. E, and $22 plus convenience fee at Shadowfax, 67 Foster St., (613-267-6817; shadowfax.on.ca) and Tickets Please, in the Matheson House Museum Visitor Centre, 11 Gore St. E. (485-6434; ticketsplease.ca) both of which accept in-store, phone, online and credit card purchases. Tickets are $24 at the door, and $10 at the door for students with ID. Attend opening night and save $5. For complete show details, dates, and ticket information please visit studiotheatreperth.com. Don't miss your chance to see Scotland Road, enhanced by exciting new technology at the Studio Theatre. Remember, you'll save $5 on each ticket opening night, and have a chance to be part of the post-show Q&amp;A with the show's cast. We look forward to seeing you at the theatre. Submitted by Paul Joyce, Studio Theatre

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Gosling and Stone mesmerizing in captivating L.A. musical MOVIE: La La Land STARRING: Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone DIRECTOR: Damien Chazelle RATING: PG La La Land is a rare film. It's not just because it's a musical. True musicals have lost the prominence in film they once had, but La La Land is special for more than that. It has a style and grace that's hard to find anywhere. It has a story that captures a sublime beauty. A beauty that's underscored by sadness as much as it is by joy. Mia (Emma Stone) has come to L.A. to become an actor. She dreams of lighting up the silver screen and walking in the footsteps of all the greats that have gone before her. It's her passion and her reason for being. Though currently she works as a barista on a movie studio lot. Sebastian (Ryan Gosling) is a jazz pianist of exceptional talent. His dream is to one day open his own club and fill it with the music he loves. His love of jazz drives him, though, currently he's been struggling. It's meant he's had to take some gigs that he's been less than enthusiastic about. Serendipity plays her role in having the two cross paths a few times before they truly meet. When they do there's a magic at work, the kind of magic you only find in a musical. They begin a romance filled with passion, music, joy and heartache. It becomes a story of the dreams that drive us, the choices we make, and where those choices take us. La La Land is a movie

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of exceptional song and dance. This film overflows with incredible music that takes you to the heights of joy and the depths of regret. The choreography effortlessly flows from scene to scene. In the best musicals when the cast break into song and dance it never seems out of place. It seems natural. La La Land is the best of the best. It's impossible to look away from Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone. The ease and effortlessness with which they sing and dance is simply astounding. That alone would be worth seeing. Yet they also give performances with such raw and real emotion, with such passion, with such commitment that it staggers the mind. It has been a long time since two stars have shone so bright. La La Land has great songs and great dance numbers, but it's so much more than just a musical. Its story is real. Sure it tells its story through song and dance, but it's a real story of love, loss and regret. All these elements weave together to create a beauty you can only find in the contrast between joy and sorrow. The one heightens the other the way the light defines the shadow, and the way the shadow shows just how bright the light is. In the end it creates a sublime movie. Mark Haskins' column is a regular feature.

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CONCERNING PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF LANARK SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES OFFICIAL PLAN (SCOP) Legal Description: The Amendment applies to the County of Lanark TAKE NOTICE that a Public Meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., in the Lanark County Council Chambers, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth ON K7H 3C6, with respect to the following amendments: PURPOSE and EFFECT Amendment No. 5 to the Lanark County Sustainable Communities Official Plan (OPA#5) The purpose of OPA #5 is to update the policies on “Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI)” and revise the mapping of these areas on Schedule “A” to the SCOP. The effect of OPA #5 is as follows: 1. To amend Section 5.5.3 Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI) in order to define the different types of ANSIs (Life Science ANSI, Earth Science ANSI and Candidate ANSI) and allow the extent of adjacent lands to ANSIs to be defined in local official plans based on recommendations from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources or other municipal approaches that achieve the same objectives; and 2. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 1 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “ANSI − LIFE SCIENCE”. 3. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 2 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “ANSI − LIFE SCIENCE”. 4. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 3 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “ANSI − LIFE SCIENCE”. 5. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 4 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “ANSI − LIFE SCIENCE” and RURAL. 6. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 5 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “ANSI − LIFE SCIENCE”. 7. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 6 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL”. 8. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 7 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “ANSI − EARTH SCIENCE”. 9. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 8 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL”. 10. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 9 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL, PROVINCIALLY SIGNIFICANT WETLAND (PSW) and LICENSED AGGREGATE EXTRACTION”. 11. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 10 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL, PSW, AGRICULTURE, SETTLEMENT AREA FLOODPLAIN and LICENSED AGGREGATE EXTRACTION”. 12. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 11 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL and PSW”. 13. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 12 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL, FLOODPLAIN and PSW”. 14. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 13 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL, FLOODPLAIN AND PSW”. 15. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 14 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL and PSW”. 16. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 15 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “PSW, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, SETTLEMENT AREA and FLOODPLAIN”. 17. Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by re-designating lands shown as Item 16 on the attached Key Map from “ANSI” to “RURAL, PSW, AGRICULTURAL LANDS, SETTLEMENT AREA and FLOODPLAIN”. Key Map 18. The Legend in Schedule “A” to the Sustainable Communities Official Plan is amended by adding a reference to the “Rural” designation. IF YOU WISH to be notified of the adoption of the proposed official plan amendment or of the refusal to amend the official plan, you must make a written request to the Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6. A COPY of the proposed official plan amendment and related information and material can be obtained from the Planning Administrator, County of Lanark, 99 Christie Lake Road, Perth, Ontario, K7H 3C6 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (Monday to Friday), by phone at 613-267-4200 ext. 1520, or by e-mail at plan@lanarkcounty.ca. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Lanark before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted; the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of County of Lanark Council to the Ontario Municipal Board. IF A PERSON OR PUBLIC BODY does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the County of Lanark before the proposed official plan amendment is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. Dated this 26th day of January 2017. Mary Kirkham, Planning Administrator Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 16 - Thursday, January 26, 2017

Demise of circus industry a reminder of Jumbo’s story It was with a mixture of emotions that I recently heard the once wildly popular Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus will be folding its tent this spring. Animal rights advocates are applauding the news. They've been campaigning relentlessly for years to have circuses and venues which feature wild animals in captivity closed. Activists believe capturing and forcing animals to perform for people is cruel and that they should not be displayed purely for financial purposes. They feel taking animals out of their natural habitat is completely wrong. It is a huge subject area of course and involves all kinds of things. Included is the legal and illegal trade in animal organs and parts as well as the sale of all kinds of exotic creatures to private individuals as pets. There are also the ongoing protests against the fur industry and the thoughts of a minority who feel killing any animal, whether domestic or wild, for food is wrong. Not long ago I saw a T-shirt which, paraphrasing the words printed on it, read: "Join the protest. Vegetarians are killing millions of plants!" So yes, there are many sides to this debate. Admittedly I have never been a big fan of circuses and zoos. That despite the fact I spent some of my formative years on the family farm where I worked with large animals on a daily basis. My parents raised purebred beef cattle and we had a wide range of domestic animals including horses, ponies, chickens, rabbits, dogs and cats. Treating animals humanely was an important part of life on our farm although I realize the beef and poultry industries have always had their critics. To me there's a big difference between raising farm animals and going into the jungle and capturing wild animals such as lions, tigers, giraffes, zebras and elephants to be sold and used in public displays. This week my focus is on the end of an institution - the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus. It's an American icon with a history that goes back nearly 150 years. The current organization is actually a merger involving what were two successful travelling circuses. In 1908 John Ringling, one of seven sons of a German immigrant named August Rungeling (the circus performers anglicized their

surname for public consumption), bought out his chief rival the Barnum and Bailey Circus. In 1919 he combined the two companies and introduced "The Greatest Show on Earth." The slogan stuck and continues to this day. There were many ups and downs for the Ringling brothers over the years, including the temporary loss of the circus during the Great Depression. In 1938 John Ringling's nephew, John Ringling North, took control of the troupe. The show thrived despite the advent of television and more recently the arrival of the worldwide web which have given people so many entertainment options. Circus fading However circus attendance has declined badly in the 21st Century as public attitudes and perceptions change. The once irresistible lure of the circus is fading fast. The owners have announced that their last show will be staged in Uniondale, New York (on Long Island) in May. To say it will be the end of an era is an understatement! At one time the arrival of the travelling circus prompted tremendous excitement in every community they visited. I can agree with those who argue that circuses and zoos are important because they expose people to live animals and wildlife most would never have an opportunity to see. Zoos continue to play an important role by sheltering and nurturing species (consider the Giant Panda) which might otherwise become extinct. Some say zoos may one day be the only place people will be able to see certain species because of over hunting and human encroachment on what was once wildlife habitat. All arguments aside, there's no question circuses have thrilled untold millions over the years. Elephants were once the main draw. In fact the owners of Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus say that when elephants were taken out of their operation in recent times, things quickly went downhill. Underlining their claim is the story of Jumbo. Once the biggest attraction at the Barnum and Bailey Circus, Jumbo was a star of the Victorian era. Born in 1861 in Sudan, Africa he was captured and exported to France two years later. In 1865 he was acquired by the

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Zoological Society of London. Jumbo became the main attraction at the London Zoo. My wife Kathleen had never been to a zoo in her life until we visited the London Zoo in the late 1990s. The experience did not make a positive impression on her. We've never been to a zoo since. In 1882 P.T. Barnum, the legendary circus owner and promoter, purchased Jumbo for $10,000 (equivalent to nearly $250,000 today) to add to his travelling circus. British people were outraged. They petitioned the government to prevent the sale. More than 100,000 school children wrote to Queen Victoria begging her to intervene. The protests were to no avail. Jumbo was already world famous and with Barnum involved he became wildly popular. Thousands of people lined the dockside when the vessel carrying the six and a half ton, 13.1 foot high pachyderm docked in New York City. Jumbo toured North America by train with the B&B Circus. It was his image, on promotional posters, that had people flocking to purchase tickets at every stop. On Sept. 14, 1885 the circus performed in Chatham, Ontario which just happens to be the hometown of both my wife Kathy and my late mother Molly. The next day the circus train arrived in nearby St. Thomas, south of London, Ontario. As always people flocked to the Big Top to enjoy the circus and see the B&B's 29 elephants led by Jumbo. The massive circus tent had been erected beside a main railway line for ease of access. St. Thomas was and is a major railway hub. Tragic end Near the end of the performance 27 elephants had already been led from the tent to the rail cars. Only the smallest, named Tom Thumb and Jumbo remained to take a final bow. At the conclusion their handler led the elephants along the tracks toward the loading zone. Suddenly a loud whistle signaled major trouble. An unscheduled Grand Trunk Railway express train thundered into the city. Tom Thumb and

Jumbo were directly in its path. Tom Thumb was struck first. But the cowcatcher scooped him up and he rolled down an embankment. The small elephant suffered a broken leg but survived. The much larger Jumbo, who had been leading Tom Thumb, was caught between the circus train and the embankment and couldn't be guided off the line. The impact of the ensuing collision was so strong that the train engine and two cars derailed. Jumbo suffered fatal injuries including a badly fractured skull. The prized circus performer died minutes later. Ever the showman, Barnum

had Jumbo's hide stuffed and it travelled with the circus for nearly four years. His skeleton was donated to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City where it remains to this day. In 1889 Barnum donated the stuffed Jumbo to Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. In 1975 fire destroyed the school's Biology building, which also housed a Barnum Museum. The blaze reduced most of the stuffed Jumbo to ashes. The tail survived and is still in the university archives. St. Thomas certainly hasn't forgotten Jumbo. In 1985, on the 100th anniversary of his

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in the city and when we travel to Kathy’s hometown of Chatham we always visit St. Thomas. If you’re ever in that part of southwestern Ontario I recommend a visit to a city with an interesting history and which also has some of the most gorgeous public parks anywhere. A stop at the Jumbo statue is mandatory for us and I encourage anyone who goes to St. Thomas to have a look, take some photos and read the plaque detailing his life and untimely demise. In the city’s railway tradition

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Knights of Columbus Sweetheart Brunch set for Feb. 12 BY JENNIFER WESTENDORP

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Mark it on your calendar! The one and only Sweetheart Brunch is coming up on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The annual community event, now in its 19th year, is put on by the Knights of Columbus, council 5333. "We are going to serve about 1,000 people," said Dermid O'Farrell, Sweetheart Brunch chair. "It's a full continental breakfast." Show up hungry and leave full of community spirit! "We will have continuous live entertainment from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.," explained O'Farrell. "We will be presenting cheques to local community charities that day - 100 per cent of the proceeds from this event go to charitable organizations in the community." A total of nine cheques will be presented this year; to the Kemptville District Hospital, the North Grenville Community Service Council, North Grenville Accessible Transportation, Kemptville and District Home Support Inc., the Beth Donovan Hospice, the Ryan's Well Foundation, Scouts Canada, Refugees in North Grenville (RING), and Jumpstart. "The cheque presentations will be spread throughout the event." Performers for the event - all of whom have donated their time - include the Celtic Knights, E2, Grenville Blue Grass, Still Rocking and Herbie Cloutier.

"We raised over $20,000 last year," explained O'Farrell. "We expect to have another great year this year. It just continues to grow." Harry's Carnations, named in honour of Harry Pratt - a community leader who passed away in December of 2015 - will be sold again this year. Last year, the Sweetheart Brunch was held in Pratt's memory, and the Knights of Columbus have decided to continue the tradition of selling Harry's Carnations. The North Grenville Scouts will be helping clear tables again this year, along with other local youth. "We are still looking for sponsorships," said O'Farrell. Any business or individual interested in sponsoring the event is asked to call Daren Givoque at 613-258-1997. "Tickets are available at Scotiabank in Kemptville and they are matching ticket sales dollar for dollar, so we encourage everyone to pick up their tickets there. I thank Scotiabank for doing that. Tickets will also be available at the door. Many churches in the area support us as well by sending their congregation our way after their services and masses." Volunteers are still needed for setup and teardown for the event, and can contact O'Farrell Financial Services to sign up by calling 613258-1997. "Come on out to visit with neighbours, listen to great music, eat a great breakfast and help local charities while you do it," said O'Farrell.

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The 19th annual Sweetheart Brunch, presented by the Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 5333 will pack the North Grenville Municipal Centre Feb. 12. Siblings Steven and Shelby Sutherland of Oxford Station tuck into their meals during last year’s event. Below, visitors packed the hall last year.

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deliberations, he explained. The top priorities include the annual road paving program, the County Road 43 gateway project, the annual bridge rehabilitation program, the pedestrian crossing at County Roads 44 and 43, the purchase of firefighter equipment and the Kemptville College community hub project. "We decided that any priority that had a 51 per cent support, or the majority of respondents that identified most important, very important or important, would be identified as a priority for 2017."

Carré outlined the budget pressures and drivers, including a projected 10 per cent increase for hydro costs, inflation increase of 1.8 per cent and the new carbon tax, which impacts fuel costs. "As all of you know, there is an overall trend of expenses outpacing revenues." A slowdown in development has also impacted the municipality, he explained, with a projected population of more than 20,000 in 2016 and actual of just over 16,000. The 2017 municipal gross operations and capital costs totals $27,896,982. "This is a significant increase

from 2016 and the increase lies directly with capital projects in an attempt to reduce our infrastructure deficit," said Carré. "So, the next obvious question is where we are going to fund those gross operating and capital costs. Our municipal tax revenue, in this year's budget, is $13,218,000. We are proposing to not borrow - at all - in 2017. We will be drawing on our reserves and our reserve funds in the amount of $2.2 million. Our water and sewer user fees will bring in $3.1 million. The building department user fees will bring us $505,000. Collection of other revenues - grants, so on and so forth

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The Bodhi Tree celebrates 10 years of transformational yoga in Kemptville BY Evelyn Harford

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Ten years ago, Gayle "Gayatri" Poapst began living her dream. Poapst, after suffering from a back injury, decided to get serious about yoga. So, she started practising regularly, became a certified instructor and opened up Bodhi Tree Yoga in Kemptville - the town's first and muchloved yoga studio. The rest, they say, is history. "The whole vision was to create a community," said Poapst at the studio's 10-year anniversary event held at Bodhi Tree on Jan. 15. "It was one of those burning things inside me that had to come out." Since the Bodhi Tree opened in 2006 there have been thousands of students who have come through the studio's doors and been impacted by Poapst's approach to yoga. "It's not about the building, it's about you," said the studio's manager, Tricya Morrice, of Poapst during a round of speeches at the anniversary event. "What you offer is not just the yoga on the mat - it's the community you offer and the heart you have." Poapst takes a holistic, nonjudgemental in her studio and the warm, welcoming space she's helped create doesn't go unnoticed. "When you come here - you feel like you belong," said loyal student Emily Grant. Grant came and taught at the Bodhi Tree after completing her teacher training in Australia in 2009 and though she isn't a teacher at the studio now, she's still a passionate student. Poapst's warm and genuine touch has also helped people heal through yoga. Long-time student Sandra Sloan followed Poapst from her early days teaching yoga at Curves through her 10 years teaching at the Bodhi Tree. As an elementary school teacher, Sloan first got into yoga

as a way to both exercise and relax - but it soon turned into so much more. Sloan used her practice to help her cope during a battle with cancer. Sloan was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August 2006 just eight months after the Bodhi Tree first opened its doors. "They were very supportive," said Sloan, of all the those at Bodhi Tree who helped her through her time of need. When Sloan was too ill to go to class, the class came to her. Her teacher, Poapst, came to her home with a meditation CD in hand. Sloan said the mediation helped her to remain present in her mind when there were many uncertainties in the air. Sloan was in treatment for seven months and received six rounds of chemotherapy and through it all, the Bodhi Tree was there. "They're all so caring," she said. Since 2008 Sloan has been cancer free and still an eager-to-learn yogi. Poapst said she appreciates all the positive feedback, but shies away from the spotlight - emphasizing that it's not just her who has made Bodhi Tree such a cherished space for those who flock to it. She said it's those who work and teach at the studio, as well as the students who come through its doors, who make it a special place. And the Bodhi Tree's helping hand doesn't only stay in Kemptville - it reaches across the globe. The studio has even helped built a school in Pritamgarh, a rural village in northern India, through the charity, Helping Hands for India. The charity is dedicated to helping less fortunate children improve their lives by providing education and scholarships. If you would like to donate you can visit http://www.helpinghandsforindia.org/ to learn more.

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Left, Gayle “Gayatri” Poapst (right) stands with Sandra Sloan, a long-time student at The Bodhi Tree yoga studio, at the Kemptville studio’s 10th anniversary on Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017. Sloan has taken classes at Bodhi Tree since it opened in January 2006. Above, newly minted teachers from the teacher training program at Kemptville’s The Bodhi Tree yoga studio are congratulated by studio owner Poapst. Below, Poapst sits peacefully in the Kemptville studio as a mantra is chanted.

Change of schedule for municipal funding commitment to KDH endorsed BY Jennifer Westendorp

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A change in the schedule of municipal funding payments to the Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) was recommended to North Grenville council during the Jan. 16 committee of the whole meeting. "In February of 2005, the municipality passed a bylaw to establish funding support of the Kemptville District Hospital as part of its expansion project," explained CAO Brian Carré. "The program was a 10-year municipal investment, totalling $1.36 million to be transferred to the Kemptville

District Hospital." Following the adoption of the 2016 municipal budget, council directed the CAO to initiate discussion with the CEO of KDH to ascertain if the schedule of pledge payments could be amended. "The reasoning behind exploring this possibility was three-fold," said Carré. "Firstly, the significant amount of funds owing the last four years of the agreement - essentially 41 per cent of this commitment - came in the last four years. Number two, the reduction in provincial transfer payments in the last five years. For example, our Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund

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(OMPF) and the reductions we have to face are close, if not over, $1 million. Certainly, this second point was nothing that could have been anticipated by those who made the deal. And thirdly, the increased cost of infrastructure to service North Grenville's rapid growth." As of Dec. 31, the amount owing to the hospital is $720,000. Following discussions with the hospital's corporate services, it was agreed $100,000 will be paid annually for the next six years (2017-2022) and a payment of $120,000 will be made the final year, in 2023. The resolution to change the schedule of payment was recommended to council.

Long-awaited traffic calming policy comes to council table on Jan. 16 BY Jennifer Westendorp

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The traffic calming policy for North Grenville municipal roads was presented to council during its Jan. 16 committee of the whole session. "It's a report I know you've all been waiting for," said director of public works Karen Dunlop. "In recent years, the municipality has received an increasing number of concerns regarding the speed of traffic on urban and rural roads. This has led to the need for a system that can be used in determining the appropriate course of action to combat the vehicles that travel in excess of the

posted speed limit." Beginning in the spring of 2016, the public works department began to create a draft traffic calming policy using other policies, which are in place at different municipalities, Ontario regulations and other such documents, she explained. "The public works department contracted a consultant to review the draft policy from an engineering standpoint to ensure the application was appropriate," said Dunlop. The policy provides a prescribed process which will access a roadway from six different standpoints to determine if concerns are warranted,

she explained. "This step by step process will be able to remove the subjective nature which is typically used to determine measures, such as traffic calming, and moving away from opinions to objective fact," Dunlop stated. Two assessments were completed on Pinehill Road and Concession Road - using the draft policy. "Pinehill Road was the first assessment that was completed," said Dunlop. "It should be considered a 50 (km/h), but it currently is a 40. It is classified as a major collector. It's 85th percentile is 56 km/h." The assessment of Pinehill passed the initial screening criteria for traffic

calming, but failed the point system. "This means that only passive or mitigating traffic calming measures could be appropriate at this time." The next assessment completed was on Concession Road, which is a community safety zone with two schools, a daycare and the hospital. "It is a community safety zone and it fails the policy almost immediately due to that fact,â&#x20AC;? said Dunlop. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is classified as a major collector. The 85th percentile speed is 63 km/h. The OPP have concluded they recommend two additional stop signs, at Dr. Gordon Crescent and Concession Road." She explained Concession is a major

route for emergency vehicles and cannot be assessed using the same standards found in the traffic calming policy. "In conclusion, the public works department recommends the installation of two additional stop signs at the intersection of Dr. Gordon (Crescent) and Concession," said Dunlop. "This shortens the length of uncontrolled roadway and increases enforceability." Members of council brought up concerns regarding ambulance access to the hospital during times of the day buses will be exiting both schools on Concession. "Absolutely, we will make sure we reach out to those other agencies - the hospital, the schools, etc.," said Dunlop.

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New detachment commander brings nearly 30 years policing experience to the table BY Jennifer Westendorp

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Inspector June Dobson, the new Grenville County OPP Detachment Commander, is passionate about victims' issues. While attending the University of New Brunswick, where she studied education, Insp. Dobson worked three jobs to put herself through school. One of those jobs was working with abused children as a counsellor. "Hearing those stories was difficult," said Insp. Dobson. "I knew then that I wanted to make a difference." She went on to receive a certificate in Police Administration from McMaster University and has completed a Master's Degree in Education from Central Michigan University. She began her career with the Ontario Provincial Police in 1989, after researching various policing organizations across Canada. "I knew the OPP was the organization I wanted to be a part of. I was fortunate to choose the OPP and that they chose me." The OPP affords officers the opportunity to move around in

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Inspector June Dobson is the new Grenville County OPP detachment commander. different fields, she explained. "I have always been passionate about working with children who have been abused," said Insp. Dobson. "Kids are the most innocent and most victimized members of our society." Her first posting as an OPP officer was in Guelph, where she sought to specialize in sexual assault investigations. "Less than one year on the

job, I had an opportunity involving a major child abuse investigation," she explained. "The investigation involved 49 incidents of assault against seven children." Her work on the investigation resulted in a Commissioner Citations for her investigative skills - an honour she has been awarded twice in her career. "People have asked me how I

can do that; interview children who have been abused. When they make that disclosure, then I can protect them. Getting a disclosure is amazingly gratifying." Insp. Dobson also received a 'Team Building' award from the Ministry of the Attorney General for her work with domestic violence. She has received the Ontario Women in Law Enforcement 'Excellence in Performance' and 'Professional of the Year' awards, in addition to the International Award for 'Excellence in Performance' from the International Association of Women in Police. Insp. Dobson has also received the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services 'Ovation' award for valuing and supporting others. During her 28-year career, she has worked in general policing and with the Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) on major cases. She has been seconded as an instructor at the Ontario Police College, transferred to the Crime Prevention Section and held several detachment manager positions throughout the western region for the OPP. She was also the Deputy Director for the Op-

erational Policy and Strategic Planning Bureau. For over three years, Insp. Dobson was the detachment commander for the Leeds and Russell County detachments. This posting will be her third as detachment commander. Insp. Dobson has jumped into this new position with both feet, with plans for new initiatives already in the works. "We are planning an Elder Abuse Awareness day," she explained. The workshop is in preliminary stages, but will be held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on June 15. There will be multiple speakers explaining different methods of protecting yourself against fraud and other forms of elder abuse. She is also working on putting together a public education series about Fentanyl - a potent, synthetic opioid - which has appeared recently in Brockville. "I want to continue being proactive," Insp. Dobson explained. The OPP has three main priorities in North Grenville: crime, crime prevention and traffic enforcement. She explained the big four

casual factors of fatal, personal injury and property damage collisions on roadways, waterways and trails are impaired (alcohol/drug), speeding/aggressive, inattentive/distracted driving and lack of occupant restraint and safety equipment. "Sometime in March, we will be doing a blitz on distracted driving. This is something that causes too many unnecessary fatal collisions on our roads." The situational table - a forum of co-operation between the OPP and many other services, such as mental health and addiction - has been incredibly successful in decreasing crime across the region, she explained. "The North Grenville Police Services Board has been extremely supportive and proactive," said Insp. Dobson. "Whenever we have a new initiative, they are very supportive of it." Educating the public on proper usage of roundabouts is also on the docket for the OPP. "I am really thoroughly enjoying the community, and developing positive relationships with stakeholders, and look forward to continuing serving the community."

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OMCA calls council out over gazebo issue in Oxford Mills BY Jennifer Westendorp

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What comes first: the chicken or the egg? That is what members of the Oxford Mills Community Association (OMCA) were asking themselves on Jan. 16, following a request made to North Grenville committee of the whole for conditional permission to build a new gazebo at Maplewood Park in Oxford Mills. OMCA members wanted to hear council supported the project, which the association plans to fund in full, prior to paying for plans to be drawn up. Council, on the other hand, wished to see the plans before they would offer their outright approval. "I've requested council tonight regarding replacement of the gazebo," said John Barclay, OMCA board chair. "We've brought to your attention in the past our desire - the Oxford Mills Community Association - to have the gazebo replaced; the one you tore down for safety issues. We've recently had a local developer step forward and offer to produce the drawings required in order to take our plans for the gazebo to the planning department." "So the last obstacle in place is permission from the Municipality (of North Grenville) to actu-

ally build the gazebo in Maplewood Park," he continued. "And we're wondering if council could move and approve a conditional motion - conditional on our drawings being the specifications and (meeting) the building department requirements. I was wondering if that would be possible, if that could be moved today, in order to expedite this. With plans, we'll be able to cost the gazebo and fundraise for it. So there will be no cost to the municipality." Mayor David Gordon noted the request "came in a little late." "There's a procedure that we follow," he explained. "We'd gladly hear the motion; I would presume, if you get it into Cahl (Pominville, clerk) for the next meeting. As I said, we have procedures to follow." Pominville explained to Barclay the next committee of the whole meeting is scheduled for Feb. 6 and any requests for additions to the agenda must be sent in by the Wednesday prior. "We'd really like to get moving, in order to have this up and in place for Canada Day, so is it not possible to move a motion," pressed Barclay. "I know it's late." "I am looking forward to seeing the total package, with the plans, and then we could definitely discuss it," said Gordon. "So in three weeks

and you'll have the plans ready, I presume." Barclay said the association didn't wish to go through the process of paying for the plans until council gave their blessing for the gazebo. "It would be ridiculous to either spend money or ask someone to volunteer to create these plans, only to find out we didn't have permission to build them," he pointed out. "I think at one point in time our main objection was lack of plans and we're still waiting to see the plans," said Gordon. "Once all the ducks are in a row..." "That's what we're asking; for conditional approval," said Barclay. Gordon said that procedure must be followed but that council wanted to see the plans first "and then we'll move forward. It's plain and simple." OMCA member Patricia Habberjam wasn't pleased this issue had dragged on for nearly a year. "I want to let you know how the members of the Oxford Mills Community Association feel about the gazebo," she said. "We have been talking about this now for at least a year. We have come to you before for permission to build it, but it's been refused. From the discussion I have heard here this evening, it's somewhat of a chicken and the egg situation. We have to pay money to

get these plans drawn up. What we want to hear from the council - what we would really like assurance of - is that you are going to give us permission." "It seems to me there have been numerous problems strewn across the path we have been trying to forge," Habberjam continued. "We are not prepared to lay out money on the plans until we know the council is going to agree to let us. I mean it's not carte blanche; it just means that you will say to us, yes, you can put a gazebo here, provided it meets the requirements. It's a simple question." Coun. Jim Bertram said there was council support for the project. "...I am only speaking for myself - but if the plans come in and they are fine, you've got a project," he stated. "So I'll go away tonight with a great feeling of encouragement from council," said Habberjam. "So I can go back to the committee and tell them that if we come forward with plans that meet most of the requirements that we know about, then we'll probably get approval. Am I correct?" "That's what we've been saying from the very beginning," said Gordon. "Okay, well I like it to be clear," said Habberjam.

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OMCA to host 2017 AGM on Feb. 2 The Oxford Mills Community Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday, Feb. 2 at Maplewood Hall at 7 p.m. Everyone with an interest in the Greater Oxford Mills Area (GOMA) is encouraged to attend to hear about upcoming community events and projects like the new gazebo in the park and developing canoe and kayak access to the Kemptville Creek. The financial statements for 2016 will be presented for approval and a year-end report will also be given. The meeting will conclude with nominations for, and an election of the vacant seats on the board of directors (directors hold their position for two years). Light refreshments will be served. Submitted by the OMCA

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CAO clarifies statements made in BIA meeting minutes BY Jennifer Westendorp

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The following is a list of briefs from the committee of the whole meeting held Jan. 16. North Grenville chief administrative officer (CAO) Brian Carré took a moment at the beginning of the meeting to clarify statements made in the Old Town Kemptville Business Improvement Area (BIA) meeting minutes. "I'd just like to make reference to two sets of minutes from the BIA," said Carré. "First off, draft minutes of Nov. 23, 2016, by the BIA board of management meeting; in that set of draft minutes, it is stated that 'the board became concerned with Brian Carré's objection to the word advocacy in the BIA mandate and mission description - John Barclay will pursue the matter with Brian Carré.' Again, draft minutes of Dec. 8, 2016, the BIA executive committee meeting, it was stated 'the conversation continues on the use of the word advocacy by the Old Town Kemptville BIA. John and Brian Carré have agreed to disagree on the subject of the BIA's mandate.' I thought it was important for members of council to receive some more detailed information, based on those draft statements." He referenced the Municipal Act, which states that "a municipality may designate an area as an improvement area and may establish a board of management for two key reasons. Number one, to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally owned lands, buildings and structures in the area. And number two, to promote the area as a business or shopping area." "To conclude, while I recognize that the BIA may advocate for its members from time to time, I cannot agree based on applicable legislation, which was cited, that it is their mandate to do so and be officially communicative as such," said Carré. County Road 44 pathway update and other projects An update regarding the County Road 44 multi-use pathway was presented to council. "The parks and recreation department does not have any formal reports, but I do have four updates that I'd like to provide tonight," said Mark Guy, director of parks, recreation and culture. "Number one is an update

on the County Road 44 multi-use pathway project. Work commenced in mid-December 2016. Phase 1A is complete, less the paving. Phase 1B, you may have noticed today, started today with some storm sewer work." The transfer payment from the province, which provided a grant to the municipality to create the pathway, has been received, he explained. "Number two: the Enabling Accessibility Fund - in June of 2016, I applied for dollars to replace the aging large play structure and some play equipment at South Gower Park," said Guy. "I am happy to announce that I received notification last week that the municipality has received $45,000 from this fund to install a new accessible play structure." "Number three: work on the Pte. Blake Williamson Memorial Hall restoration - last week, Kevin Henry (facilities superintendent) met with the contractor to review the work to be completed," said Guy. "A full schedule of work will be provided to staff this week and work will commence by mid-February. And they have informed us work will be completed before July 1 of this year." "And lastly, the North Grenville Trails Promotion initiative project, in conjunction with many community partners, has commenced to enhance the profile of our trail's network," he stated. "Community partners are submitting letters of support to be included in the grant application to the Healthy Communities Recreation and Sports Fund. The deadline is Feb. 1. As of yet, we have not established a dollar amount that we'll be asking for."

have also included some wastewater activities," said Karen Dunlop, director of public works. "The report that is before you this evening covers the period from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31 of 2016, and I just have a few highlights. First, we actually had a water break. We had one at Hilltop (Crescent) during that period. We have cleaned the eQuinelle reservoir this year and we're at 91.4 per cent installation of back-flows as of the end November. The water meter replacement program; we are actually in the second or five years and have had 648 meters replaced with in-house resources and that is as of the end of November." Alternate work schedule policy recommended An alternate work schedule policy for municipal employees came before council. "This particular proposed policy, I can say is in line with council's direction to engage staff in a review of current policies, practices and procedures, and makes recommendations to modernize the way we do business," said Carré. "In the past, the Municipality of North Grenville has supported alternative work schedules for special circumstances, which have been handled on a caseby-case basis. This evening, with this policy, in an effort

Drinking Water Quality Management System report The quarterly DWQMS report was presented to council. "As council is the owner Discharge firearms bylaw recom- of the drinking water sysmended tem, we bring to you the The discharge firearms bylaw at quarterly report for the Ferguson Forest Centre (FFC) was Drinking Water Quality See COMMITTEE page K10 recommended to council. Management System and "This evening we do have one report and it comes before committee of the whole as a result of concerns or complaints received by our office," said North Grenville Fire Chief Paul Hutt. "I'm also aware the concerns have been raised to various councillors and the mayor as well. In review POOL TABLE • SNACK BAR • ARCADE of this matter, it has come to light staff has met with Ministry of NatuBirthday, Family, Group, Christmas… ral Resources (MNR) enforcement Whatever party you have, personnel and more in particular, as it bowling is a great party idea! pertains to water fowl around the waCall to reserve 291 CTY ROAD 44 terways that there has been discharge your lane! 613-258-3121 of firearms in and around the Ferguson Forest area, more in particular the Tuesday 9:15 Senior Mixedt

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UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, February 13 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, February 6 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

BUDGET MEETINGS

Feb 1 - 3:30 pm - Public consultation/deliberations Feb 2 - (if required) Feb 21 - 6:30 pm - Presentation of final draft to Council Mar 13 - 6:30 pm - Budget adoption by Council

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2017 BURN PERMITS AVAILABLE ONLINE

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. New in 2017, the entire application and renewal process is available online at www.northgrenville.ca. The online process also allows you to receive direct notification of special conditions such as fire bans and fire risk level. Burn permits are also still available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 and the fee is still $15. Please check conditions prior to burning by calling 613-706-1770.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

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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ministry lands." In conversation with the ministry, the regulations state small game hunting is permitted on MNR lands, Hutt explained. "When staff looked at this and it was brought to light that this is the case, considering that our population has grown and the use of multi-use pathways and trail systems through our forest, it goes without saying that we have concerns from a health and safety perspective for the residents and for the users of the trails," said Hutt. "As a result ... staff, under the authority of the Municipal Act, does have the authority to pass a municipal bylaw for the health and safety of residents, and in consultation with MNR, it is the recommendation that they've advised us to proceed with." The bylaw, which was recommended to council, will encompass the discharge of firearms on FFC lands and adjacent MNR lands. "It would not allow for the discharge of firearms within the Ferguson Forest area, as well as the MNR lands," concluded Hutt.

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Neil Wright – 2 - 14 Bruce Button – 5 - 12 Keith Crawford – 3 - 12 Sean Franey – 0 - 2

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HSFM – Neil Shepherd - 255 Neil Wright - 247 HSFL – Cindy Miller - 234 Carol Rennick - 230 HMFM – Neil Wright - 630 Neil Shepherd - 628 HMFL – Cindy Miller - 637 Carol Rennick - 614

Thursday 7pm Mixed HSFM – HSFM - Derek Plumpton - 319 Mike Connerty - 253 HSFL - Tina - 247 Michelle Roger - 201 HMFM - Derek Plumpton - 729 Mike Connerty - 649 HMFL - Tina - 592 Donna Plumpton - 544

Friday 10am Mixed Barry McVey - 5 - 81 Bernie Smith - 0 - 71 Bruce Button - 5 - 64 Mary Lou Fry - 4- 60

Barb Brogan - 3 - 72 Joan Godfrey - 7 - 66 Dalton Gilmer - 2 -62 Audrey Arcand - 2 - 56

HSFM - Alan Shaver - 295 Dale Robb- 225 HSFL - Joan Godfrey - 223 Sandra Robb- 205

HMFM - Alan Shaver - 658 Dale Robb - 599 HMFL - Joan Godfrey - 604 Coby van de Loo- 535

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OPINION

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She the people

his past weekend, millions of people around the world took part in the Women’s March on Washington, including tens of thousands of Can-

adians. Looking at pictures from the march taken in dozens of cities, the power of women was brought to life in still images. I was utterly mesmerized. The march, held in protest of Donald Trump’s presidency, was a statement against oppression, backwards thinking, hateful rhetoric, sexism and racism. It was not just a bunch of women with their panties in a twist – as was stated on social media by narrow-minded individuals suffering from bouts of keyboard bravery and severe boredom. Of course, if you asked those same people to recite one truthful thing Trump has said, I am sure they would respond with a blank stare... The Women’s March was a collective statement of resistance not seen in North America since the hippies preached ‘love not war’ back in the ‘60s. The message is the same, though the outfits worn by protesters are a bit different. Trump’s inauguration was eclipsed by the march – a clear statement that although he won the Oval Office through what I feel were acts of puppetry on stage, the majority of people around the world do not support him. Think I am beating a dead drum? Consider Trump’s election ranks 47th out of the last 49 elections for popular vote margin. People don’t like him. He got in because Americans didn’t trust Hillary – shock. In the words of the ever-elegant Ashley Judd, who recited a poem during the Women’s March

JENNIFER WESTENDORP MY OPINION titled ‘I Am a Nasty Woman,’ Trump is a man who “looks like he bathes in Cheeto dust.” Still think I am being too harsh on Trump? Here are some of my favourite quotes by him: 1) “It’s freezing and snowing in New York – we need global warming!” 2) “One of the key problems today is that politics is such a disgrace. Good people don’t go into government.” 3) “I will build a great wall – and nobody builds walls better than me, believe me – and I’ll build them very inexpensively. I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will make Mexico pay for that wall. Mark my words.” So there you have it folks. From the mouth of the President himself… What impressed me most about the march was the number of children and young women who took part. Perhaps this is a step towards a more vocal, engaged future, with protests on the horizon to lower the cost of hydro, scrap the carbon tax and curb ridiculous government spending that makes you think money trees are real and grow exclusively on the lawns of Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill. Maybe 2017 is the new 1965? Here’s to hoping.

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Women for women’s rights

Participants in Ottawa’s Women’s March on Washington march down Laurier Avenue on Jan. 21. The march happened as similar marches were taking place around the world that day, and particularly in the United States. Sparked by the election of Donald Trump as president of the U.S., the global march was organized in support of women’s rights.

My husband the miracle worker Lots of miracles happen on the farm every season: my garden grows despite my lack of a green thumb. Calves are born in secret, without our help. Tiny baby turkeys grow to more than 25 pounds in just over four months. But another minor miracle happens at the Fisher Farm each and every week of the year, unless it’s preempted by a holiday or we are away on holiday. It’s called Sunday dinner. Sometimes when people hear we average a gathering of ten to 20 people every week, they ask us how we do it. After nine years, we’ve pretty much got it down to a science. We’ve never run out of food, despite one daughter being accountable for 10 (count ‘em, 10) surprise guests one week. We need to know how many people are coming (or thereabouts) on Saturday so the Farmer knows how much meat to take out of the freezer. We have our own organic turkey and chicken, but we don’t finish our beef cattle at our farm so we’ve never known what they taste like. They just go to market when they

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are still young, to be fattened up somewhere else. My father-in-law likes to fill our freezer with beef and pork and the occasional salmon. He and my mother-in-law only miss Sunday dinner if their chauffeur is unavailable. They don’t drive out from Ottawa on their own during winter. Sunday morning I set to cleaning the house from top to bottom. It’s a big house and it doesn’t always get done in one go. Sometimes the upstairs has to be saved for the following Saturday, if we have a particularly busy week. But the main floor gets done. Sometimes in record time, if we have other things going on, like the farmers’ market. Don’t look too closely or you might find the dust bunnies. The Farmer heads out to the barn and

does some chores, or if it’s a nice day he goes to work on the log cabin he is building. By noon we are both in the kitchen. I’m setting the buffet table with chafing dishes, hot plates, table settings and wine glasses. He is preparing the veggies and the meat. We have to start the fire in the sun porch woodstove by noon or it won’t be warm enough in there by dinner. I pull tablecloths over our 16-footlong picnic table and set out candles, napkins. I prepare the appetizers and try not to eat too much of them before our guests arrive around 5 p.m. Half a dozen cars pull into the driveway over the next half hour and guests wander in with their dinner contributions: hot casseroles, more appetizers. Dessert. Wine. Fresh bread. Comfort food. Love in a carry-all bag. Each guest takes time to greet the Farmer, our cook, our host, our miracle worker. The baby wriggles out of her snow clothes and toddles into the living room to see what treasures Grandma

has decided to bring out of storage this week: a wooden puzzle, a fairytale book, a xylophone. She giggles, gives us a shy look and tries to decide what to play with first. It amazes me that my husband can time the dishes so well that they all arrive on the table, hot and ready to eat, at the same time. Except for that time he got distracted playing with his granddaughter and the roast caught fire. Or the time he was caught up in a war movie and he overcooked the potatoes. We ate those blackened and smoked dishes anyway and called them gourmet. By 6 p.m. the assembly line has passed over the food, loaded their

plates and settled at the porch table. We can seat about 18 people in there comfortably. But by some miracle, we can always make room for more. Some weeks it is quite a chore to get Sunday dinner ready and served. Other weeks it takes three days to clean up. But I think if you ask the Farmer, he would tell you it’s worth it. And I would have to agree. We are blessed to have family and friends nearby, who want to mark the beginning of another week with us. Life is short. Dinner’s ready. www.theaccidentalfarmwife. blogspot.com email: dianafisher1@gmail.com

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a student's ability to concentrate during studying and the exam. When asked about her opinion on exams, grade 10 student Taylor Gerus responded with one word, saying: "Stressed." Later on, she explained by adding: "They are a waste of time, and only cause stress for not just the students but teachers as well, as they have to deal with writing and marking them all." So would less stressful exams allow students to succeed more? A study done by the Dominican University of California (associate professors Dr. Afshin Gharib, Dr. William Phillips, and undergraduate student Noelle Mathew) studied three different exam types (closed-book, open-book and "cheat sheet") and their effects on students. The results showed that closedbook exams, the typical norm that most teachers opt for, cause the

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Sometimes it feels as though we are so focused on looking forward that we forget to reflect on how far we’ve come. Working under the student leadership of Sam Wilkinson and Catherine Armour, the North Grenville District High School’s Student Activity Council (SAC) have a lot to reflect on so far this year. With events new and old, the student council is constantly trying to find ways to inspire school spirit in their students. Unfortunately, this can be somewhat of a daunting task when working with a diverse

group of students, like there is at North Grenville. With each student having their own interests, likes and dislikes, the student council have and will continue to find new ways to bridge these gaps. “I’m really happy with the things that the Student Activity Council has done so far this year,” says student leader Catherine Armour. “Student involvement has been the highest I have ever seen at North Grenville. In past years, our school spirit was seriously lacking. Now we are having at least half of our student body participating in each spirit day, which is a great improvement.”

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Happy New Year! Two years ago, we began running monthly columns in the Kemptville Advance and we thank you for reading them. However, there are many more ways to stay connected with our office and what’s happening around Rideau-Goulbourn. We actively post information on our website, via our monthly e-Newsletter and on social media as well. Please visit rideaugoulbourn.ca to sign up for the e-Newsletter and all of our columns are posted there as well. Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee The first ARAC meeting of 2017 is scheduled for Thursday, February 2nd at 10:00am in The Chamber at Ben Franklin Place. This meeting has a relatively short agenda including the following items: •Zoning Amendments as a result of Surplus Farm Severances for 7110 Third Line Road, 3117 Roger Stevens Drive, 3285 Eagleson Road •Minor Rezoning of 5810 First Line Road reinstating certain storage uses •Commemorative Naming: David & Judy Makin Trail •Amendment to Richmond Secondary Plan Kars Post Office Closure Please note that as of February 1st, 2017, the Kars Post Office will no longer operate out of the Kars General Store. As they look for a new home in the village, temporary community mail boxes will be set up. They are currently working with the City on locating those boxes near the Kars Recreation Centre. They will work on this swiftly in order to avoid any disruption in service delivery. If a new location for the post office cannot be located, permanent community mail boxes will need to be installed throughout the community. Please contact me should you have any questions. Ottawa 2017’s Agri 150 presents Fire & Ice The first Agri 150 event of the year has now been announced and tickets are currently on sale. The culinary adventure will take place on Saturday, February 11, just prior to Valentine’s Day, at the SunTech GreenHouses near Manotick Village. Renowned chef Marc Lepine is creating the menu for this four-course gourmet experience, which highlights molecular cuisine. The evening begins at 6:00pm with a winter cocktail and outdoor fire and ice entertainment, followed by a small-plate fine dining meal inside the cozy ambiance of the tomato greenhouse. Tickets for Fire & Ice are $100, or $125 with a wine pairings. A round-trip shuttle service, from one of three points of departure, can be added at cost of $12 per person. To purchase tickets, visit Ottawa2017.ca. Announced in June, Agri 150 is an Ottawa 2017 program stewarded by Just Food to boost rural tourism during the celebrations of Canada’s 150th birthday in the nation’s capital and for years to come. More than 20 unique outdoor events will take place over the course of the year to allow people to discover Ottawa’s rural communities in all four seasons, and enhance their knowledge and appreciation of rural resources, while enjoying rejuvenating adventures. If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa. ca or contact me by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca.

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Doubling down on community improvement. The expansion of the Community Improvement Plan (CIP) was recommended to council during the committee of the whole meeting on Jan. 16. The Rideau-Sanders CIP, with an annual budget of $20,000, may soon become the Rideau-Sanders-Prescott CIP, with an annual budget of $50,000, dependent on the 2017 municipal budget. The program allows businesses and private residences within the Rideau-Sanders triangle to apply for funding, which they must match dollar for dollar, to beautify their property. The Rideau-Sanders CIP was initiated in Nov. 2013. “That program has been running for three years now with great success,” said Teri Devine, economic development officer. “The Old Town Kemptville BIA (Business Improvement Area) submitted a letter to mayor (David) Gordon on April 26, 2016, which is also in your package, and they are requesting an extension of the Rideau-Sanders Community Improvement Plan into old town Kemptville, to allow the area to enjoy the same incentives and programs of the existing CIP, currently in place in the triangle.” Council then passed a resolution on Sept. 26, 2016 that directed staff to initiate the

process of developing a business case for the potential expansion of the CIP for consideration during the 2017 budget process, she explained. “Staff have updated and revised the community improvement plan to incorporate the expanded CIP area and to change the plan name to the Rideau-Sanders-Prescott Community Improvement Plan for council’s consideration.” The business case indicates the success of the current program, Devine explained. “In regards to alternatives to the recommendations tonight, council could opt to defer any program expansion and or budget increase and review the current RideauSanders CIP upon completion of the existing five-year term, which is at the end of the 2018 — there’s two years left. This is not recommended based on the results of the review.” For the expansion to move forward, the current bylaw must be repealed and a new bylaw adopted designating the new CIP. “Based on the foregoing, it is the recommendation of staff that the committee of the whole recommend to council that they enact a bylaw to amend the community improvement plan,” said Devine. “In regards to financial and staffing implications, it has been identified in the 2017 draft budget.” “We certainly feel that an expanded CIP program into old town Kemptville will be

an extremely helpful, competitive advantage in regards to marketing and promoting and attracting new businesses to downtown,” she continued. “I know from reading the reports that the program has successfully drawn greater amounts of investment — greater than the amount invested — and I guess, it would seem to me that we may already be getting some benefit from that,” said Coun. Jim Bertram. “We will also be getting some benefit if the area looks better — more businesslike, whatever — in that we may be getting some investment, in terms of new businesses. Is that logic on my part? As the expert in the area, would you say that is more or less correct?” “I would totally agree in regards to the impact and the success of the existing program,” said Devine. “You mentioned not just the municipal portion of the CIP grant program and the possibilities of supporting and funding businesses in renovating and improving their properties, but also what it incents for the private sector. Certainly, in the first round, the last three years of the current CIP program, which is within the RideauSanders triangle, we have seen great success and based on the table I provided, if we look at the numbers, for every dollar that was invested publicly through that program, it incurred another $2 of private sector investment. So that’s a great success story.”

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To officially kickoff to 2017 Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Program, the Municipality of North Grenville and its partners are holding a training session for its volunteer visitors on Feb. 1. The overall purpose of BR+E program is to assist North Grenville's existing business community. To do this, the project partners have asked local com-

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munity leaders to volunteer and visit 85 businesses with a survey to gather information about their needs, concerns and opinions of the municipality as a place to do business. For more information about the BR+E project and the volunteer visitor role, the Municipality is hosting the training session for all volunteers at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Wednes-

day, Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. The training session will last two hours and is essential for the successful completion of the business surveys. To register for the training session, to become a volunteer visitor or for additional information, contact Kevin O'Dair at the municipal office: 613-258-9569 ext. 119 or kodair@northgrenville.on.ca. Submitted by the Municipality of North Grenville

program offers various work schedules that offer flexibility, while maintaining the municipality's commitment to providing effective and efficient services. These schedules include a compressed work week, whereby employees work a longer work day in exchange for a reduction in the number of working days in a particular pay period." "The second option would be flextime, where the employee works their regular daily and weekly hours, but outside the normal start and end times of their regular shift," he continued. "The third program would be a reduced work week, where employees choose to work less than the standard hours required for the position with a proportional reduction

in salary." The policy was recommended to council. Special intake for Canada 150 grant funding Five applications for the community grants special intake for Canada 150 were recommended to council. "The recommendation is for five grants, totalling $3,300," said Nicole Zywicki, director of finance/treasurer. "There was $13,850 budgeted in the program for 2017, so there will remain just over $10,000 for the second intake that we hope to launch in early spring this year." Approval of the community grants was endorsed by committee of the whole and will head to council.

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Strange things happening in the freezer – ice spikes examined BY Don Mercer

Our daughter's freezer has been doing some rather strange things over the past year or so. Whenever she makes ice cubes, one of them seems to produce a spike of ice that sticks up about two inches from the surface. No matter where she places the tray in the freezer, the same thing happens, and it's not always the same ice cube in the tray that does it. The obvious explanation is that there is something "supernatural" going on, and her freezer is simply "possessed." Ice cubes with spikes are a great conversation piece, and it's the privileged visitor to our daughter's place who gets the "special" ice cube in his or her drink. All kidding aside about supernatural phenomena in her freezer, there is actually a very good explanation for what is happening. Ice spikes have been observed in natural settings such as growing out of frozen birdbaths. There are accounts of ice spikes five

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These photos show an ice spike growing out of an ice cube, which may seem like a supernatural phenomena, but is actually due to the minerals in the water and the freezer temperature. feet high and the diameter of telephone poles rising out of the ice on the frozen waters of Lake Erie during the winter of 1963. So, just what makes ice spikes happen? When the ice cube tray is filled and placed in the freezer. The water cools first around the outer surfaces.

The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville installed two new stops signs on Clothier Street, at the intersection of Prescott Street, in Kemptville on Jan. 20. The intersection has long been considered a hazard by local residents, with cars coming from both directions on Clothier. The new stop signs should make things a little safer – for drivers and pedestrians alike. Jennifer Westendorp/Metroland

Kemptville Staples store helps police nab thieves Jan. 16 Kowalska, 33, both from Toronto. The suspects will answer to their charges on Feb. 17 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Provincial Division - Brockville. This arrest may lead to more charges stemming from similar occurrences in eastern and central Ontario. Anyone with information on the above occurrence is asked to call Leeds County OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122, the Brockville detachment at 613-345-1790 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-(TIPS) 8477 or submit your tip online at www.tipsubmit.com. Crime Stoppers does not want your name, you don’t go to court, and you could earn cash reward. Submitted by the Ontario Provincial Police

cy on the rate of freezing itself. Freezers that are quite cold and freeze things rapidly don't tend to form ice spikes in ice cubes as well as those which freeze the water more slowly. This may be due to the fact that the outer layer of the ice cube has become too strong for the trapped water to break through. In our freezer at home, all we see are lumps on the top of the ice cubes. These are totally uninteresting and definitely not worth getting excited about. In the photos our daughter provided, you can see how the ice spike height is about twice the diameter of a quarter, and is quite slender. Being a bit of a science geek, I'm somewhat envious of anyone who has a freezer capable of doing more than just making boring old ice cubes, with plain lumpy surfaces. Perhaps I'll see if there is some way to help things along, and grow some ice spikes in our own freezer. Don Mercer is an Associate Professor, Department of Food Science, University of Guelph

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This creates a thin sheet of ice across the top which traps the rest of the unfrozen water inside what is now an envelope of ice. As the water inside the ice cube tray cools further and begins to freeze, it expands. This increases the pressure of the trapped water, and may cause

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coaching, travel services, jewellers, financial planning and also other wedding venues available in North Grenville. After the show setup, on Friday evening vendors enjoyed a delicious reception offered by Catered Affairs, eQuinelle Golf Club, TMSI Sports Management, eQ Homes and Molson Coors. Bridals By Al-Mor created a pop up bridal dress boutique, and Rideau Auctions offered cash and carry wedding dresses. All day, models were on stage and strolled throughout eQuinelle, wearing Bridals By Al-Mor dresses and Tip Top-Freeman Formalwear tuxedos. Every model had beautiful hairstyles and professional makeup by Aphrodite Escape Spa and Salon, as well as stylish jewellery by SuGold Jewellers. The draw for a $2,500 wedding photography package from Mike & Ness Photography was made after the show, and the winners were Terri-Lyn McCullough and Benjamin Foster. They were very excited to hear they could stroke this wedding expense off of their list! Thank you to the Kemptville Advance, CogecoTV and the NG times for the advertising and promotion of the Bride and Groom Show. We are fortunate to have newspapers and television stations that are very supportive of many local events. Vendors for the Bride and Groom Show re-

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OPP officer sustains minor injuries at traffic stop in Kemptville Jan. 24 A Grenville County Ontario Provincial Police officer received minor injuries after being dragged by a Honda Accord leaving the scene of a traffic stop. Shortly before 10:30 a.m. on this date, police conducted a traffic stop on Clothier Street and Pinehill Road in Kemptville. The driver left the scene while the officer was holding onto the driver’s door. The officer was pulled for several metres and fell to the ground as the vehicle approached Rideau Street. The Honda was located

driving on County Road 43 and was followed north on County Road 19 by a second OPP officer. The officer activated the emergency lights and siren. The Honda refused to stop. The driver turned himself into Grenville County OPP detachment. Sundance Jordan Smith, age 23 of North Grenville is charged with: Driving with no seatbelt, fail to stop at a stop sign, fail to provide a driver’s licence, improper tires, two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts

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Kemptville opened the week with a home game against the Gloucester Rangers on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. After losing their two previous games, by a combined score of 11-3, the team had something to prove. The 73's came out hard and fast, but the Rangers matched their tempo to make it a very evenly paced first period. Unfortunately for Kemptville, Gloucester scored three times while the home team only scored once. While the 73's had the edge in shots, they still trailed 3-1 at the break. The 73's goal was scored by Joe McGrath, his sixth of the year, assisted by Derek Osik and Quinn Wichers. The second and third period saw Kemptville turn up the heat and completely dominate Gloucester. As it sometimes happens, they faced a goalie that was 100 per cent in the zone. The Rangers added one more goal in the dying moments of the third period to make the final 4-1 in favour of the Rangers. Kemptville played a great game and should have won but Gloucester goaltender, Michael Cullen, stopped 63 of the 64 shots that he faced, grabbing the first star. Joe McGrath was named second star. Thursday, Jan. 19, Kemptville was on the road to Cornwall to face the Colts. These two teams always match up well and usually play a tight game. This one was no exception. The 73's drew first blood, scoring the only goal of the first period. Matt Tugnutt and Bobby Dow set up Adam Alavi's sixth of the season. The Colts scored twice in the second and held a 2-1 lead going to the intermission. In the third, with less than a minute remaining, Cornwall added an empty net goal to take it to a 3-1 final. The 73's outshot the Colts 31-25, but again, came out on the wrong end of the score. Adam Alavi was selected as the third star. Sunday afternoon, Jan. 22, the Ottawa Jr Senators came to visit North Grenville. The Sens are currently leading the Yzerman Division by 12 points and are challenging Carleton Place for first place overall in the CCHL. This game played out as expected. These two teams met in last year's playoffs and it was a tightly contested series that Ottawa eventually won with a lucky goal. This time, the teams exchanged goals in the first period to go into the break

deadlocked at 1-1. The 73's goal was scored by Adam Alavi, assisted by Jake Gaudet and Alex Row. In the second, a seeing eye shot from the point beat the screened Kemptville goalie, Nick Hodgins, and put the Senators ahead 2-1. Ottawa extended its lead to 3-1 early in the third. The 73's totally dominated the Senators in the frame, out shooting them 23-7, but again, could not beat a hot goaltender. The Ottawa netminder was selected as first star while the Kemptville net-minder, Nick Hodgins was the second star. In the last three games, the 73's have put 140 shots on net and only scored three times. They are all hoping that their luck will change soon. Next Saturday, Jan. 28, features

Kemptville 73’s player Jake Gaudet (18) jockeys for position with Gloucester Rangers’ Sean Rakowski (36) in front of the Rangers net during a Jan. 17 game at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. The 73’s lost the game, 3-1. Photo courtesy Brian Wilson

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Feb. 5: Kemptville Snowarama for Easter Seals Kids on Sunday Feb. 5 beginning at 8 a.m. at the North Grenville Fire Hall (259 County Road 44). You don’t have to be a snowmobiler to participate; everyone is welcome. Breakfast ($7) will be provided at the fire hall by the Girl Guides and Path Finders, with all proceeds supporting Ontario kids with physical disabilities. Those wishing to hit the trails in support of the Easter Seals are required to have a trail permit, and are encouraged to collect donations to participate in this event. For more information please contact Earle Moore, with the Kemptville Snowmobile Klub at 613-258-3271 or Hayley Magermans at 613-226-3051 ext. 227.

Feb. 12: 19th annual Sweetheart Brunch, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the North Grenville Municipal Centre (285 County Road 44 in Kemptville). This annual event, organized by the Knights of Columbus, Holy Cross Council 5333, with the help of teams of wonderful volunteers, is made possible by many generous sponsors, including Tallman Truck Centre, G. Tackaberry and Sons Construction Company and O’Farrell Financial Services. Tickets are $10 adults, $5 children (six to 11 years), and under six are free. Tickets will also be available at the door. Wednesday evenings: Malala Women’s Choir is now accepting advance registrations. Wednesday evening rehearsals in Spencerville, March to early June. No auditions required. Call Sheila at 613-658-5290 for more information. 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 information, call 613-258-3683. Every Sunday: From 1 - 4 p.m. Twice The Fun Games (200 Sanders Street Unit 103) selects a game for their “Organized Play” and “Learn to Play” events. No experience needed. See what games are coming up, signup for their newsletter. Do you have a game

you’d like to learn? Send us an email (info@ twicethefungames.ca) and they’ll schedule it for a future “Learn to Play” event. Takes place the second and fourth Friday of every month from 6 to 10 p.m. at Twice The Fun Games. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome.

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Kemptville Walking Group meets at North Grenville Municipal Centre at 8 a.m. Call Gail 613-258-1148.

Every Tuesday: Kemptville Mixed Pickup 18+Basketball is back! All skill levels are welcome to join us Tuesday evenings Mondays: Grenville Gremlins Square throughout the school year at Holy Cross Dance Club meet every Monday from 7:30- School from 7 to 9 p.m. $5 for the night or 10 p.m. at Leslie Hall in Kemptville. $60 for the season. For more information, contact Jeff or Samantha at 613-258-1847 or Second Monday evening of every month: samantha.rivet-stevenson@rbc.com. North Grenville Sustainable North Grenville usually meets on the second Monday of Every Wednesday: North Gower Family every month at 6:45 p.m. for a 7 p.m. start Storytime at the North Gower Library, 6579 at the South Branch Bistro, Clothier St., Fourth Line Road, at 10:30 a.m. No registraKemptville. Events vary by the month from tion required. 613-580-2940. speakers to documentary showings; workshops to outings. Every Wednesday: Kemptville North Please check the SNG website (www. Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club offers sustainablenorthgrenville.ca) for details as Bridge lessons for beginners at the Kemptdates, times and locations can vary. Open to ville And District Home Support in the Aceveryone, no membership required. tivity Room, located at 215 Sanders Street. Start time 9 a.m. Third Saturday of each month (except for For more information call Dave Cross July and August): Royal Canadian Legion, 613-258-3934. Kemptville Branch 212 Legion Breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. at the branch (100 Reuben Every Wednesday: Spencerville Malala Crescent). Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for Women’s Choir welcomes new members who children under 12. love to sing. Rehearsals on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at Spencerville United Church. Third Monday of every month: Kempt- For information, contact Sheila at 613-658ville Are you a local, professional woman? 5290. Kemptville Women in Business (KWIB) typically meets for networking and business First and third Wednesday of every month: building every third Monday at 6:30 p.m. in Afternoon Bingo from 1 to 3 p.m. at the the Community Room at Grenville Mutual Kemptville Legion, 100 Reuben Crescent. Insurance, 380 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. For more information on becoming member of this exclusive group, or to attend a meetSecond and fourth Wednesday: Kemptville ing as our guest, please email membership@ Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com or see Wednesday of the month at 1:15 p.m. at St. www.kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com. John’s United Church Kemptville downstairs. Everyone welcome. Cost is $5. Third Monday of every month: Kemptville North Grenville Cancer Support Group Second and fourth Wednesday of the meet third Monday of every month except month: Burritts Rapids New Horizon Club at July, August and December. St. John’s Unit- the Burritts Rapids Community Hall. Come ed Church, Kemptville at 2 p.m. Welcome and join this active group of seniors. Meetto anyone requiring support and encourage- ings are held the second and fourth Wednesment. days of each month.

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65th Wedding Anniversary John & Priscilla Beddoes January 26, 2017 With all best wishes and love from your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren!

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Rene and I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of our hearts for coming to our wonderful “Surprise” 40th Wedding Anniversary on Saturday evening. Each and everyone of you that was able to make it means the world to us and everyone who was not able to make it, thank you for thinking of us. Thank you to our daughters Tanya (and Lucas) and Sarah for all your hard work and contriving and especially to my dear mother-in-law, Lillian, who was the master mind behind everything. And everyone should thank themselves especially. From the donations that were made that night, and from the card gifts that were given directly to Rene and I, there was over $1,000.00 collected and given directly that night to our Lanark warrior — Tyra, who is a shining example of courage. Also, thank you to the aunts who, as always. are so willing to help and provided the wonderful luncheon. And last, but not least, thank you Bill Neilson at Timber Run, for having such an amazing place and also for having such an amazing golf course, which I will get to enjoy even more this summer, thanks to your generosity. Again, thank you to everyone. Cathy and Rene Sweeney

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We would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to Stuart Blair for his guidance and compassion. To Pat Deacon, Gerald McEwen and Joan Adams for being there for us. Sincere thanks for the phone calls, lovely flowers, cards and food sent to our home. A heartfelt thanks to Rev. Grace Vaters for her lovely service towards easing our sorrow. For the touching eulogies given by Gordon Patterson, Matthew Cummings and grandson David Hall, leaving us treasured memories. Special thanks to the acting pallbearers and honorary pallbearers, Carl would have been so pleased. To everyone who donated to the South Sherbrooke Fire Dept and the Maberly Agricultural Society we thank you for your generosity. To the Maberly Agricultural Society for the lovely luncheon after the funeral, your hard work and kindness means so much. Special thanks to Perth Community Care and Lanark Lodge for the care given to Carl while he was there. All your kindness is a legacy left by Carl in the Community. With gratitude and God’s Blessing. Doris Ferguson and family

The family of Irene Slack wish to say thank you to our family and friends for the love and support during the loss of our Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Thank you to all who came to the cemetery service from near and far to attend, it was very heartwarming to see all who came and braved the cold. We would like to thank those for their donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society and the Carleton Place and District Hospital Memorial Foundation we truly appreciate your generosity and thoughtfulness. A special thank you to Rev. Grace Vaters for conducting a lovely service at St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, Merivale and the ladies of the Merivale United Church who served a lovely luncheon following the service. We thank you again, to each and everyone of you, for your love, support, and prayers during this difficult time. Regards, Susan (Lloyd), Peter (Sheena) Christine (Terry) and their families

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The families of the late Susan Carson (Brankin) would like to thank everyone for the outpouring of support, love & kindness during Susan’s short illness & passing. We were overwhelmed with the compassion shown in the way of phone calls, cards, donations, flowers, food, and friendship to all of our families. Also to Blair & Sons staff, Father McNally, RBC colleagues, Perth Legion Ladies Auxiliary & the community. Please accept this as our sincere Thanks. Carson & Brankin families, John, Jason & Tammy, Lucas & Hannah

Tanya (Irma Tanja Budau) Silvera

Tanya passed away suddenly in hospital Perth on January 20th, 2017 at the age of 80 years. She is survived by her daughter and son Tamara and Curtis and her former husband Robert. Tanya was the sister of Traudy, Frieda, Heinz, Bill, Joe, and Kurt. She was predeceased by her parents Emelina and Waldemar Budau, sisters Ida and Vera and brother Alfred. Tanya will never be forgotten by those who knew and loved her. She was a lively individual, with a singular drive for independence and self reliance. Tanya arrived in this great country with very little, yet overcame difficult obstacles that present themselves to someone who didn’t even speak the language of the land. She took pride in never asking nor receiving a handout from others, always earning and paying her own way. She raised two children. Her daughter of birth, and a son through adoption. Although family life was quite challenging at times, Tanya successfully gave them the tools they needed to lead a fulfilling and prosperous life to date. She taught through word and deed. Her marriage of 25+ years ended in British Columbia, and she set out on her own on an ambitious drive across Canada to once again settle near the town of Merrickville. She called Perth her new home, where she found a certain contentment and the opportunity to reinvent herself as an independent single woman. She worked hard at whatever she did, be that her job as a cashier, or landscaping and decorating her home in Rideau Ferry. She always valued the arts, with an affinity towards classical music and opera. If you knew Tanya, you would know that she never hesitated to speak her mind, even at the risk of scorn from others. An intelligent and proud woman, Tanya left an impression on all whose paths she crossed. She was a one of a kind original, and her presence will be sorely missed by many. A special gratitude is extended to the very professional and kind souls at the Intensive Care Unit of the Great War Memorial Hospital of Perth, who helped Tanya through a dignified and peaceful transition from her physical life. Any gratitude or donations should be directed to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Lorna Wayte

Passed away peacefully on January 18th 2017 two weeks following a fall, and a broken hip. Lorna was in her ninety seventh year. Originally, from the Toronto area, Lorna spent the last 10 very happy years in Perth. Lorna had no children but will be sadly missed by her Godson Kevin Biggs and his family as well as her cousin Ann Clifford and others in England. Lorna will also be missed by Marian Sheridan and family in Ajax. Rest in peace Lorna Caron ronald gerard Born in Cornwall, Ontario, on January 4th, 1937, passed away at his home, with his family by his side, on January 14th, 2017. He was the son of the late Léo Caron and Délia Racine. He is predeceased by his brother André, and sister-in-law Barbara. He leaves his loving wife Thérèse (Terry), his two sons Pierre (Nicole), and Mike, two brothers-in-law Roger Bissonnette (Cécile), and Yvon Bissonnette (Rachel), three sisters-in-law Colombe Patenaude (late Florient), Sister Jeannine Bissonnette, Sister Denise Bissonnette. Predeceased by two brothers-in-law Richard Bissonnette (late Donalda), Laurent Bissonnette (Nicole), Sister Rachel Bissonnette, and one nephew Denis Patenaude. He leaves to mourn him many nephews, nieces, cousins, friends, especially his fiddling friends. He was a member of two fiddle groups ‘The Barrhaven Fiddleheads’, and ‘The Monday Night Fiddlers’. In recognition of many, many years of volunteering to refurbish the Old Almonte Town Hall Auditorium into a first-class theatre, he was honoured by having the auditorium named ‘The Ron Caron Auditorium’. He was also honoured with a gift of a puppet of himself commissioned by Noreen Young which he called ‘Little Ronnie’ and he would proudly take it to fiddle gigs all over. The gift of the puppet was from the artists’ community of Almonte. He was also volunteering at the MVTM, Puppets Up! and the Noreen Young Bursary. He was honoured by the Ontario Heritage Foundation for his volunteering in getting the Old Post Office clock mechanics to work again. He loved to play with his fiddle groups at retirement homes. People remember him as ‘the smiling man’. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him. At Ron’s request, there will be no visitation. Funeral mass will be on Saturday February 4th, 2017, at 11:30 am at the Holy Name of Mary, Catholic Church, 134 Bridge St. Almonte. There will be a spring burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation, Mississippi Valley Textile Museum or Puppets Up! We wish to thank Dr Christiane Deschênes and the CCAC for their dedication, attentive care and continuous support. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. r. gaMBLE FUnEraL HoME & CHaPEL InC. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc.

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HUTCHISON,

Gwen (Ruth Gwendolyn) nee Stewart

Peacefully on Thursday, January 19, 2017, in her 88th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Johnston (Jack) Moffatt Hutchison, brother Fleming Stewart, and sister Lorna Covell. Beloved mom of Bob (Lynn Hillman), Laurie & Holly (Stephen Patrick). Devoted grandma to Elias Hillman-Hutchison, Joseph Patrick & Sarah Patrick (Devin Fan) and greatgrandchildren Napoleon, Ronin & Juliette Fan. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls. A memorial gathering will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Canada.

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Barbara formerly Regehr (nee hember) Barbara passed away peacefully Friday January 20, 2017 at Broadview Nursing Home in Smiths Falls in her 85th year. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Jane Wilkinson (Carl Lackey), sons Peter Regehr (Nancy) and Tom Regehr. Her step children Jim Nichol (Dara Lynn), Janice Levesque (Gerry) and Joanne (Dave Holmes). Her grandchildren Lorraine Gagnon (Spencer) Brian Wilkinson (Laura), step grandchildren Shawna (Jamie), Kyla (Tanner) and Jenna Nichol, Nicole and Ryan Levesque, Jamie (Deanna), Ashley (Jason) and Branden (Alanna) Holmes as well as her 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her beloved husband John (Jack) Nichol. They started a wonderful life together in Northern Manitoba and then returned to Parkhill Ontario, Jack’s hometown where Barb was warmly accepted as part his extended family. She was previously married to Ernie Regehr with whom she had her three children. Predeceased by her brother Richard (Helen), she will also be sadly missed by her dear brother Jamie (Janice) Hember. Barbara was known to all to be loving, kind and sparkly. We will miss the twinkle in her eye. Throughout her life Barbara loved music and taught music to children while she and Jack were living in Northern Manitoba. As well she loved books and enjoyed reading. She developed a great relationship with the Smith Falls Library, where the staff were very helpful choosing books that she would like and letting her know when her favorite authors came in. When she became less mobile they would meet her at the door and help her, later bringing books to Broadview. A very special ‘thank you’ is extended to the staff at the Broadview Nursing Home for the exceptional care they provided to Barbara. As per Barbra’s request there will be no service, bio-cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Smiths Falls Public Library would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca.

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Anna Iva Francis

Peacefully at Hilltop Manor in Merrickville, on Friday, January 20, 2017 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late Charles Harvey Boyd. Loving mother of David (Margaret Ann) and Debra (Chris) Pankow. Cherished grandmother of Darryl (Joanne), Kristen (Nick), Adam, Matthew and Lindsay. Great grandmother of Grace and Lucas. Dear sister of Alice Haskins and the late Evelyn Jakes, Elsie Brown, and Francis Maxwell. Sister-in-law of Lennox Jakes and Betty Maxwell. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. As per Anna’s wishes bio-cremation has taken place followed by interment in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Hilltop Manor or Victoria’s Quilts would be appreciated by the family. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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Keenan Charles Crawford Keenan

(Master Mariner) Peacefully at Kingston General Hospital on January 18, 2017, in his 86th year. Among the many mourning his loss: his much loved wife of 47 years Lynn (Jonah); daughters Maggie and Lesley (Sassan) and son Charlie (Raquel); grandchildren Sean, James and Will Fleming, Lèva, Crawford and Xavier Keenan and Sascha Keenan-Zadeh. A celebration of Charlie’s life was held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at noon, at the Blair and Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore Street West, Perth. Friends were received following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made in his name to The Table Community Food Centre (Perth), Ottawa Valley Wild Bird Care Centre or a charity of your choosing. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on Monday morning, January 9th, 2017. Myrtle Ann Garneau of Arnprior passed away at the age of 85. Beloved and devoted wife for over 63 years of Bob. Dearly loved mother of Donna Watters (Peter) and Brian Garneau (Marleen Raymond). Cherished “Nanny” of Kelly Gibbons (Jesse), Tyler Watters, Victor Raymond, Mathew Garneau and Kyle Garneau and “Great-Nanny” of Jacob and Cameron. Dear sister of Allan Draper (Agnes); Violet Yendall and Earl Draper (Lise). Predeceased by a sister, Linda Wyman (Ralph). Fondly remembered by Peter Garneau (Connie) and Hubert Garneau (Bev) as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday, February 4th, 2017 from 10 until 11:45 a.m. A Service to remember Myrtle will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel commencing at 12 noon. Spring interment St. John’s Anglican Cemetery, South March. A very special “Thank You” is extended to the amazing staff at Groves Park Lodge for the exceptional care they provided to Myrtle and her family. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer Society or Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Unexpectedly but peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Monday evening, January 16th, 2017. Colette Marica Wallace; formerly of Renfrew passed away following a lengthy illness. She was 84. Beloved wife of the late James Wallace and by first marriage of the late Harold Gauthier. Dearly loved mother of Eva Laporte (Steven); Heather Jones (Lenard); Shirley Proulx (Brian); Joseph Gauthier (Shelly); Jean Carew; Louise Baldwin (late Stan); Alice Gauthier; Perry Gauthier (Donna Vincent); Tom Gauthier (Sherry) and Garry Gauthier (Tracy). Predeceased by 2 infant children: Louis and Helen. Cherished and lovingly remembered by 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Dear sister of Maurice Paquette (Valerie); Evans Paquette; J.L. “Jim” Paquette (Cheryl) and Jean Connors (Dennis). Predeceased by sisters: Maureen Coules (late Jack) and Doreen Charter (Gary). Daughter of the late Maurice Paquette and the late Eva Labine. A celebration of Colette’s life will take place at a later date. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Renfrew. In memory of Colette, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer 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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Norrish Ronald James Norrish

March 5th, 1939 ~ January 20th, 2017

Ronald passed away in the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Ottawa on Friday, January 20th, 2017. He was the beloved husband for 54 years of Elizabeth “Betty” (Roseman) Norrish and dear father of Michael (Jill), Catherine, Ron (Marco) and David Norrish and cherished grandfather of James, Adam, Victoria, Shayne and Alexia. Ron was predeceased by his brothers Mel, Jim and John Norrish. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Friends and family are invited to gather at a funeral mass to be celebrated at St. James Major Catholic Church, Sharbot Lake on Saturday February 4th, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. followed by a reception in the Parish Hall. Interment St. James Parish Cemetery. In remembrance of Ronald, contributions to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society or a fund of your choice would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

VilleneuVe Chris Passed away peacefully surrounded by his devoted family and friends on January 17, 2017 in Almonte General Hospital. Chris Of Almonte, On., at the age of 65. Loving Dad to Lisa (James) and Leslie (Keithon), also remembered by their Mom Diane. Proud Poppa to Evan and Ella. Little brother to Dennis (Martina) and Robin (Susan). Uncle to Carl and Daryl and families. Cherished friend to Doug, Deborah, Erin, the late Sean Coady and Cathy Wilson. Predeceased by his parents George and Ena. Family and Friends Visited C. R. GAMBle FuneRAl HOMe & CHAPel inC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Sunday, January 22, 2017 from 3pm to 5pm, also on Monday, January 23, 2017 from 10am to 11:30am. Funeral Mass followed Monday visitation at 12noon in Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church (134 Bridge St., Almonte, ON.) Reception followed at the Almonte Civitan Club. Spring Interment St. Mary’s Cemetery. Donations in memory of Chris may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. A special thank-you to the staff in the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital for their exceptional loving care and support. Chris has made his final pitstop, his long haul is over. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

In Loving Memory of

Alexandre J. Kean (Grampy)

Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at his residence with loving family at his side.

Loving husband of May Kean for 41 years. Just-like-a-Dad to Steve Kean (wife Joeanne) and Lana Clapham (husband Steve). Proud grandfather to three grandsons, Joshua, Matt and Shane. Son of the late Marguerite and Dominic Kean both predeceased. Brother of Cal (wife Helen), Noel (Slim), Joe, Archie, David (wife Ella), Frank, Mary and Veronica all predeceased. Loving brother-in-law to Shirley Jaroli (husband Louis), Bev Watts (husband Gerry), Geraldine Duchesne (husband Pat Tremaine), Kevin Mason (wife Alice) and uncle to all of the nieces and nephews in Al’s special extended family. Family was his pride and joy, especially Grampy’s Swim Team. A man of many passions, Al’s life was full. Planning and building his dream camps, travelling with May in their RV from coast to coast to coast. Wheeling and dealing antiques and collectibles at auctions and yard sales. But, always at the top of his list was FAMILY-the centre of his universe. Resting at the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME 252 Regent Street at Hazel Street, Sudbury. (Friends may call 2-5 P.M. Sunday only with parish prayers at 3:00 P.M. Sunday) Funeral Mass at Christ the King Church, 30 Beech Street, Sudbury Monday, January 23rd, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Cremation with interment in the Civic Memorial Cemetery. Donations to the Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario or the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital would be appreciated.

IN MEMORIAM

SONNENBURG, Irwin In loving memory of a dear Dad who passed away January 27, 1973. The memories of you never fade, As we always remember the love you gave. Love Janice, Randy, Sandt

Rosella ‘Ella’ (Larocque) Craig

Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Thursday, January 19th, 2017 Ella passed away at the age of 95 years. Predeceased in 1986 by her husband Charles Craig. Dearly loved mother of Muriel Craig, Ruth (Jack) Greer, George (Mae) Craig, Janice (Donnie) Hogan and Brenda (Grant) Echlin. Predeceased by her parents John and Sarah (Sweeney) Larocque and her sons Glenn and Brian Craig. She was the sister of the late Mary Schram, Annie Cardinal, Vince and Leonard Larocque. Ella will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and her great great grandchild, her many friends and all her family. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Friday, January 20th, 2017 from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Funeral Service was held in St. Andrew’s United Church, Lanark on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Hopetown Cemetery followed by a reception in St. Andrew’s Hall. In remembrance, contributions to St. Andrew’s United Church or Hopetown Cemetery would be appreciated.

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Eden, Edwin Unexpectedly, but peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, on Monday January 16, 2017 at the age of 47. Loving husband of Diana for 21 years. Dear father of William, Alexander and Laura “Rosie”. Cherished brother of Annette Roach, Suzanne, Claudette and Anthony Eden. Survived by his parents Vernon and Paulette Eden, and his father-in-law Reg Leblanc. Predeceased by his mother-in-law Judith Leblanc. Edwin will be profoundly missed by his nieces, nephews and many close friends especially Kitty, Blossom and Squishy. Friends supported the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday January 20, 2017 from 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at 1:00 p.m. Interment in the spring. For those who wish a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society or Autism Ontario Upper Canada Chapter, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Peters Theresa J. (nee Hermer) Peters

Theresa passed away peacefully in hospital, Perth on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 71. Beloved wife of the late Robert Peters. Much loved and respected mother of Brett (Debbie) Peters, Robert (Lorraine) Peters and Denise Peters (Jason Throop). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Jamie (Ashley Bisson), Andrew (Sarah Kirkham), Terri Peters, Josh (Meghan Garvey), Kayla Peters and great-granddaughter Lillian Peters. Dear sister of Jim (Rose) Hermer, Bob (Ruth) Hermer and Ernie (Fran) Hermer. Predeceased by her parents Howard and Jennie Hermer and sisters Myrtle (Jack) Hall, Yvonne (Roland) Francis and Grace O’Connor (survived by brother-inlaw John O’Connor of Kingston). Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John’s Church, 38 Wilson St. E., Perth on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. Inurnment to follow at St. John’s Cemetery. A sharing of memories to celebrate Theresa’s life will follow after 2:30 p.m. at the Blair & Son Funeral Home Reception Centre, 15 Gore St. W., Perth. In memory of Theresa, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

IN MEMORIAM

SCOLLAN Billy January 23, 1987 and Lois January 31, 2001 Everyday in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent you are always near, Still missed, loved and always dear. The Scollan Family

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Dorman Doris E. (nee Maley) Dorman

Doris passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her grandchildren at the Broadview Nursing Centre, Smiths Falls on Friday, January 20, 2017 at the age of 96. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Dorman. Loved mother of the late Bonnie Dorman, the late Beverley Buchanan and loved mother-inlaw of Timothy Buchanan. Sadly missed by her grandchildren John Buchanan, Alanna Buchanan (Steve McGlade) and Brett Buchanan. Cherished sister of Laura Jewett and Jim (Irene) Maley. Predeceased by her parents James and Martha Maley and sisters and brothers Margaret Kelly, Lois Jean, Mitchell, Kenneth and Harris Maley. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, cousins extended family and friends. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, January 27, 2017 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Hillcrest Cemetery. In memory of Doris, donations to the Smiths Falls Community Hospital Foundation (Palliative Care) would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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COWELL, Roy February 25, 1923 - January 23, 2015 In memory of our loving Roy, Two years have passed His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall He had a kindly word for each And he died beloved by all. All our love We miss you dearly Doreen and Family

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Hoppins Lynn Hoppins

Passed away suddenly at the Smiths Falls Hospital on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the age of 70. Beloved wife of the late Jim Hoppins. Loving and devoted mother of Sherry (David) Patridge. Cherished grandmother of Robyn (Mitchell Foster) and Thomas Patridge. She is survived by her brother Keith (Kim) Berry and is predeceased by her sister Judy Hendy. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. As per Lynn’s wishes, there will be a private family gathering at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls with cremation to follow. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to CHEO. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls (613) 283-2800 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Hobbs, Margaret E. Carp Farmer’s Market Baker

Peacefully, at home with family by her side, on Thursday January 19, 2017 at the age of 83. Finally reunited with her husband Keith. Loving mother of Richard (Chris), Henry (Wendy) and Patsy (Murray Lowry). Proud grandmother of Lisa (Enio), Jason, Brandon (Amy), Sidni, Austin (Katie), Henry (Ali), Stephanie (Matt), Benjamin, and Keith (Melissa) and 9 greatgrandchildren, and two more on the way. Margaret will be missed by her many neighbours, friends and extended family. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place on Saturday January 21, 2017 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was Sunday in the Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment at Christ Church Anglican Cemetery, Ashton. For those who wish, donations to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Gower Joyce Barbara

Peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital, on Sunday, January 15, 2017. Joyce Gower (nee Webb) of Spencerville in her 88th year. Dearly beloved wife of John Gower of Spencerville. Loving mother of David Gower of Ottawa, Gillian Gower of Spencerville and Sara (Lou) Quigley of Kanata. Dear sister of Basil Webb of England, Peter Webb (Nancy) of Kemptville and Molly (Charlie) Elmy of England. Sadly missed by her grandchildren Scott (Stephanie), Jessica and Keith. A celebration of Joyce’s life took place at the Shanly United Church Hall on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 1-4p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at the Kemptville Hospital for their wonderful care of Joyce. Donations to the Kemptville Hospital Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marsden McLaughlin Funeral Home in Cardinal, Ontario. Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com

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IN MEMORIAM

HARRIS, Edith A. (Crawford) – In memory of Edith, January 26, 2016. To lose someone we loved so much, Brings pain beyond belief. There are no words to ease our sadness and our grief. We’ve lost someone so close, so wonderful and dear. We think about your special ways and wish that you were near. But although you have left this world You will stay within our hearts Guiding like an angel Although we are apart. For love is everlasting and so are our memories. Gerald and Family

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Sproule elwood McDougall

At his home in Orillia, on Monday January 16th 2017 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Winnifred (nee Cox) for 68 years. Loving father of Nadine Hart (Jack) of Orillia, and Beverley Latreille (Pat) of Orangeville. Much loved grandfather of Kevin (deceased), Warren (Tanya), Jeffrey and friend Steven, Jocelyn (Mark) and Cassandra (Matt); great grandfather of Gunnar, Teagan, Paige and Liam. Elwood will be lovingly remembered by his brothers, sisters, family and friends. The family wish to extend a special thank you to the compassionate members of the OPP, Simcoe County Paramedics, Ramara Fire and Simcoe Funeral Home who attended to the family at this difficult time. At the family’s request no visitation or services will be held at this time. Memorial donations to the Orillia Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital would be appreciated. Messages of condolence are welcomed at www.simcoefuneralhome.ca

2x53 HOUSTON Joan Margaret (Ferguson) 1935 - 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. Predeceased by her parents, Robert and Eileen Ferguson (Leishman). Left to mourn, her husband and best friend of 60 years, Desmond and their sons, Rodney (Chad Rad) and Jamie (Melissa). Adored by her grandchildren, Mathew and Emma. Private family Service. Special thanks to Dr. Chris Deschenes and the nurses & staff of the Rosamond wing and the Med. Surg. Floor of the Almonte General Hospital. Special thanks as well to Joan’s cousin, Wendy Ford. Joan’s mentor during her struggle with cancer. Condolences & tributes may be sent directly to Des at deshouston@yahoo.ca. For those who may choose to honour Joan with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to C.R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. 127 Church Street Almonte, Ontario (613)256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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BURGESS, Ernie and Irene In loving memory of our Mom and Grandma Irene who passed away January 29, 2003, and our Dad and Grandpa Ernie who passed away January 3, 2011. As time unfolds another year Memories keep you ever near. And when old times we do recall It’s then we miss you most of all. Loved, remembered, treasured Always in our memory. Steve, Patricia and family

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MCGREGOR, Joan – In loving memory of a dear partner, daughter, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who passed away January 29, 2010. You were always there for us and always gave too much. Our thoughts are always with you, Our memories never fade. We treasure the years we had with you, And all the love you gave, We will always love and miss you, With every passing day. The longing just to see you, Will never go away. Forever remembered love Bob, Irene, Janice, Randy Sandy and families

IN MEMORIAM ADAMS - In loving memory of my parents, mother, Mrs. Gladys Adams who passed away January 27, 1992 and my father, Mr. Howard Adams who passed away May 24, 1983. Always remembered by daughter Marilyn

IN MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

DIETRICH

GREENE, Grant January 30, 1999

Fondly loved and deeply mourned, Heart of my heart, I miss you so; Often my darling, my tears will flow; Dimming your picture, where’er I go; ‘Tis sad but true, I will abide, Until some day we’ll be side by side.

The rolling stream of life rolls on. But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile, Of the one who once sat there. Loving sons and daughters

Loving wife, Betty

SHERRILL LEONE (LASHMAR) July 25, 1931 - January 28, 1997

WILLIAM (BILL) JOHN

August 20, 1925 - October 21, 1994

To some you may be forgotten And to others part of the past But to us who loved and lost you both Your memory will always last It’s lonesome here without you And sad the weary way For life has never been the same Since you both were called away Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never

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Together in the same old way Would be our dearest wish today

HARVEY SALMON July 19, 1951 – January 29, 1997 Growing up without you was so hard, Dad. I will never forget the moment your heart stopped and mine kept beating. You squeezed my hand, and then you were gone. 20 years have passed. I still miss you every day. With love, Andrew

Lynn & Jim, Alda & Dave, Joan and families Marie Merkley October 28, 1921 – January 25, 2013 In loving memory of a dear mother Marie who passed away January 25, 2013. The depth of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well. And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. Always loved and remembered John, Marg and Gale, Mary and Dave, Ray, Cathy and Wilma, Grandchildren And Great Grandchildren

William John Bellamy June 6, 1914-January 26, 1981 With his pets, Prince and Barney Think of you often Dad Allan

Beef tender young sides of Government inspected beef. Cut and wrapped to your specifications and satisfaction. Frozen and delivered. 613-924-2466 Cedar pickets, rails, post & mill logs for sale,. Call or text 613-913-7958. Cedar (white), quality lumber, most sizes, decking, T&G, channel rustic. Also huge bundles of cedar slabs and large bags of shavings. www.scoutenw h i t e c e d a r. c a (613)283-3629.

FIREWOOD

5 Generations of firewood sales, all hardwood, cut and split. Stored inside. 613-253-8006.

FOR SALE

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A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

4Sale - Dry hardwood, stored inside. Delivery & pickup options. Call 613-257-5095 for details.

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4 Yokohama snow tires, only used 1 month, 235/55R 19 101R radial tires, $350. Call 613-404-5118.

Jiffy Ice Auger, like new. 3hp. 613-267-3125

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COADY, Carmel - In remembrance of a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who left this earth, January 31, 2013. Though her smile is gone forever And her hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Her memory is our keepsake With which we will never part. God has her in His keeping, We have her in our hearts. Life is not forever… our love is. Doug, Deb, Erin, Michael and family

BELL, James – In loving memory of James “Jim” Bell who passed away on January 28, 2016. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Dearly missed but never forgotten Your loving family

FOR SALE

Eliminate High Heating Bills! Dealership Name The Furnace Broker City, 8109 Road 38,State Godfrey, ON Phone Number 613-539-9073 All Classic Edge outdoor wood furnaces adapt easily to new or existing heating systems. It’s important that your outdoor furnace and system be properly sized and installed. See your local dealer for more information.

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BEATTY, James “Jim” – In loving memory of a precious Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather who passed away January 24, 2013. Though your smile is gone forever And your hand we cannot touch. Still we have so many memories Of the one we loved so much. Your memory is our keepsake with which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping We have you in our heart. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered Ruth & Family

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FUNERAL SERVICES

RETTY, Kevin – Passed away peacefully at Willowdale Retirement Centre on January 29, 2015. Two years have passed dear Kevin, Since you were called away. How well do I remember that sad and weary day. Suffering much, you murmured not. I watched you day by day, I prayed that your dear life Would not be taken away. Your loving partner and best friend “Kay”

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Staples Kemptville

Staples Carleton Place

302 Colonnade Dr. 613-258-5900

555 McNeely Ave. 613-253-2400

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CLASSIFIEDS Safety/Canadian Dry firewood, cut, split Hunter and delivered Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at 613-264-3299. Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409. Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry LAWN & GARDEN seasoned hardwood or softwood from $60/face cord. Phone Greg Knops Snowblowers, (613)658-3358, cell Used good selection started (613)340-1045. at $399 + tax. 30-day warranty. Delivery Firewood For Sale, cut & available. Pete’s Lawn & Marine 613-267-7053. split. Contact: Bell’s Machining 613-267-1965 TD Logging. Tri-axle load firewood logs, 18-21 singles, $1,250; $40 single cord, 100% poplar, minimum order. Haul brush and scrap. Visa. 613-812-5454 or 613-264-5454.

Worms and worm compost systems for sale, coaching available. Looking for donations of unwanted/repairable garden tools and equipment for 2017 garden season. Call Rob, leave message. 613-200-7000.

FOR SALE

WANTED

Buying Comic Books. Old Wanted - furnace oil, will comic books in the house? remove tank if possible. Turn them into cash today. Call 613-479-2870. My hobby, your gain. kentscomics@yahoo.ca 613-539-9617.

Classifieds Get Results! VEHICLES

VEHICLES 2011 Dodge Ram, crew cab. 134k , tow package, bed liner, winter & summer tires on rims. 1 owner $15,000 Call 613-850-3242

R. Thomson Auto Sales * New Location 95 Dufferin Hwy 7 * Across from Tim Hortons, Perth

www.rthomsonauto.com

613-267-7484, cell 613-349-9418

FOR SALE

VEHICLES

Street Motor Sales Ltd. 2011 GMC Sierra, Crew cab, 4x4, only 116,00KM, fully equipped, Hurry!

TOM’S CUSTOM

Wanted, small mixed breed puppy to loving, retired, responsible home. 613-268-2995.

HALL RENTAL HANLEY HALL

1 Room for rent, 42 Church St West, Smiths Falls, full-time working quiet person, all inclusive, $120/wk. 613-812-2400.

MORTGAGES

Smiths Falls Air conditioned

LIVESTOCK

2015 Soul EX, auto, only 8,400KM, fully equiped

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

(613)283-8475

2014 Chevrolet Cruze LS, sedan, 6 SPD, only 48,021KM

www.streetmotorsales.com

COMMERCIAL RENT

Insured and Bonded Free Estimates

2014 Ford Fusion SE, power heated seats, immaculate, fully equipped, only 66,739KM

Call 613-205-1212

PETS

Specializing in roof barn & aluminum/ vinyl siding painting *30 years experience. *Screw nailing and roof repairs.

2012 Nissan Versa, 4DR, auto, air, power group, keyless entry, summer and winter tires, only 36,500KM

2016 Jeep Wrangler Limited, Sahara, auto 4x4, Nav, only 11,300KM, factory warranty FINANCING AVAILABLE & TRADE-INS WELCOME

FARM

AIRLESS PAINTING

Horses Wanted. Riding and draft horses. Any type. Call 613-484-3085. CLS733182_0126

HUNTING SUPPLIES

FIREWOOD

FOR SALE

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Horseshoeing & trimming. Certified Farrier, call John 613-267-7478.

$ MONEY $ CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income Bad credit OK!

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Carleton Place, 50 BenWanted to buy, horses, nett St., 1,200 sq. ft., four colts and ponies, all types. offices, showroom, boardContact Bob Perkins at room, kitchenette. 613-342-6030. 613-257-5711.

FOR SALE

Corner of McGill & William Sts.

2 bedroom - Carleton Place $785 Well maintained, clean, quiet apartment building, secure entrance Kemptville Area, 2400 sq Stove, fridge, parking inft garage, available April 1, cluded, hydro extra $2000/mnth plus utilities. Laundry on first floor 613-258-2502 613-913-3095

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FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartment, 41 Sunset Towers, Perth, Available immediately. Contact Bud 613-267-0567

2 bedroom for rent at 10 & 20 Pearl St., Smiths Falls. $950 everything included. Contact Darlene for appointment 613-283-9799 or 613-207-1255

1 bedroom apartment, center town Carleton Place, includes parking, water, elevator, $900/month. Available February 1. 613-858-2060.

3 bedroom apartment Westport, available February 1, $850/mnth plus utilities. Comes with Fridge & stove. 613-273-6636

FOR SALE

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HEALTH

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WANTED FIREARMS WANTED FOR FEBRUARY 25TH, 2017 AUCTION. Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns. As Estate Specialists WE manage sale of registered / unregistered firearms. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800694-2609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com. WA N T E D : O L D T U B E A U D I O EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond Organs, any condition. CALL Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393/519-853-2157.

FOR SALE SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. 70% SOLD! Order your raffle tickets today for a chance to win a one-of-akind 2017 Dodge Hellcat and other great prizes! Call 1-855-441-1267 or visit www.RockTheRoadRaffle.ca. (Ontario only, LL#8491).

Your Classified Ad or Display Ad would appear in weekly newspapers each week across Ontario in urban, suburban and rural areas. For more information Call Today 647-350-2558, Email: kmagill@rogers.com or visit: www.OntarioClassifiedAds.com.

STEEL BUILDINGS STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK - EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 20X19 $5,145 25X27 $5,997 28x27 $6,773 30X31 $8,110 35X33 $11,376 40X43 $13,978. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

BUSINESS OPPS. NEW AMAZING ALL CASH BUSINESS. Countertop Profit Centers. Low Start Up $1,350.00. Potential Return in 60-90 days. Plus Raise Money for Breast Cancer Research. FOR A FREE INFO PACKAGE CALL NOW 1-866-668-6629.

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FOR RENT

WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

Almonte, 1 bedroom apartment, quiet, secure, heritage building, available February 1. $825/month plus utilities. No pets. 151 Reserve Street. 613-257-5711.

Perth. 2 bedroom apt. lower level, parking. $700 plus hydro. Heat included. laundry room, washer/dryer, storage. First/last. References. 613-868-5323.

Semi-Retired Handyman, chain saw, woodsplitter, truck & trailer for hire. Wood cut & split, dump runs. 613-257-4315 leave message.

Almonte- February 1st, 1 Bedroom $930 includes utilities, laundry facilities, basic cable & internet, fridge & stove. Carleton Place, March 1st, 1 bedroom $725 plus gas & hydro & rental of hotwater tank. Appleton, indoor & outdoor storage. Call Craig 613-253-7777 or e m a i l : info@countycabs.com

Perth 2 bedroom available immediately. Secure, senior building. Large balcony, 6 appliances. No smoking, no pets. 613-285-4510

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.

Arnprior company looking for energetic, reliable individual with transportation for assembly work. $15.00 plus benefits. Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Send resume to assemblyposition2016@gmail.com.

A new boutique is coming to Perth this Spring! We are seeking mature ladies who enjoy fashion, customer interaction and willing to learn a simple computer program. No retail experience is necessary but is an asset. Please send resume to 2hireinperth@gmail.com only those of interest will be contacted.

Colonel By Luxury adult apartments. Close to County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls. Air conditioning, exercise room, party room, library and elevator. 613-283-9650. Furnished bedroom for rent with private bath, WiFi, plus extras. $650/month. Innisville area. 613-898-5728. Immediate downtown Perth large bright two bdrm apt, parking, laundry nearby. $800 plus utilities 613-326-0443 Kemptville. Large 2 Bdrm + large den. Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Heat, Central Air included. Ample parking. Walking distance to all amenities. Feb 1/17 $1000/mth plus hydro 613 258 7803 Large 2 Bedroom Apt. Perth, seniors welcome. $ 8 5 0 / m o n t h . 613-267-5746 Non-smoking, small country home in Mississippi Mills. Open concept, finished basement, 4 appliances. No pets. First and last month. $1,400 plus heat and hydro. Contact: kbthomp@storm.ca

STORAGE Smiths Falls

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Carleton Place, 2 storey, 2 bedroom apartment, 6 new appliances, $1,000 plus gas and hydro, no smoking, no yard. References required. Dave Smiths Falls. Bachelor 613-913-0403. Apartment, single occuCarleton Place, Seniors pancy senior only, quiet 50’s Plus Building. No setting, partially furnished, smoking, no pets. First fridge, stove, 4-piece bath, & last months rent smoke-free building, park$750.00 & up. 1 & 2 ing, includes heat, hydro, bedroom apartments. water, first and last. $575. Call 613-863-6487 or 613-284-2673 613-720-9860 Smiths Falls, big 2 bedCarleton Place, upper lev- room, semi-detached, toel, 2 bedroom plus den, tally renovated, fridge, quiet, adult only building, stove, non-smoking, $900 overlooking river, gas plus utilities. heat, parking, in-unit laun- 613-342-0829 dry, $1,000/month plus utilities. No pets. Smiths Falls, large 1 bed613-913-4133. room apt, ground floor, priCoffee Culture Building, 2 vate yard, Quiet adult 1/5 Russell St. Smiths building. $895/mnth plus hyFalls. 1400 sq ft app’t, very dro, heat included. Referencnice unit. Must see. es required. 613-366-9610. $1240/mnth, everything included. Contact Darlene for STORAGE appointment 613-283-9799 or 613-207-1255

Indoor storage of all sizes Outdoor storage also available 613-285-5507 Smiths Falls 613-264-0213 Perth

FOR RENT Smiths Falls, Toulon Place Apartments, 3rd floor, 2 bedroom $850/mth; Available December 1. Clean, quiet, secure building, live-in superintendent, ground floor laundry. 613-283-9650.

PERSONAL Alcoholics Anonymous 613-284-2696. Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? There is help available for you in AL-ANON/Alateen. Call 613-284-6100, 257-3138, 272-3105, 203-3713, 826-2566, 283-5038. Overeaters Anonymous 613-264-5158

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS No job too small! Free estimates • Home Renovations • Plumbing Repairs • Painting/cleanup • Concrete work Doug Morley 257-7177

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HELP WANTED

La Coccinelle est un organisme qui offre des services de garde et des programmes communautaires francophones La Coccinelle est à la recherche de candidats(es) pour combler les postes suivants:

POSTE DE CUISINIER/ÈRE Lieu de travail: 10, avenue Findlay, Carleton Place, ON K17 4K1 Horaire de travail / Rémunération Temps plein : 5jrs par semaine (35 heures) Poste permanent (avantages sociaux, REER...) Horaire de travail : 6 h 45 à 14 h 15 Date d’entrée en poste : 27 février 2017 Rémunération : débutant à 15,84$

HELP WANTED

POSTE D’ÉDUCATEUR/TRICE EN GARDERIE

Lieu de travail: 10, avenue Findlay, Carleton Place, ON K17 4K1

COMMUTER COACH DRIVERS REQUIRED

If you have: BZ, or CZ Operators licence. Clean abstract Several years experience Good driving record and references Please deliver or send your C.V. and related documents to: 100 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE , CARLETON PLACE, ON K7C 3T2 NO APPLICATIONS BY TELEPHONE PLEASE

Horaire de travail / Rémunération Temps plein 5jrs/semaine : (40 heures) Date d’entrée en poste : 27 février 2017 Horaire flexible entre 7h00 et 18h00 Rémunération : Éducateur/trice en formation : débutant à 18,46$ Éducateur/trice diplômé/e (EPEI) : débutant à 20,27$ À noter que la date de fermeture de ces concours est le 27 janvier 2017

Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

Veuillez consulter le site Web de La Coccinelle dans la section «emplois» pour obtenir des renseignements supplémentaires pour ces postes et pour poser votre candidature.

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Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom, $700 utilities included. offstreet parking. newly renovated, available immediately. 613-283-2266.

Semi-retired, all home renovations, interior & exterior, years of experience. Call Brent 613-283-6088.

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Cleaners/Team Leaders for residential cleaning company based in North Gower. Mon-Fri. No evenings, No weekends. All travel paid. $ 1 2 . 0 0 - $ 1 6 . 0 0 / h r. 613-489-3993 or elitecleaning@storm.ca

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

“Your Provider, Leader and Partner in Health Care”

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

The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital, is a progressive two site facility serving a catchment area of 44,000 residents of Perth, Smiths Falls and surrounding area. We are a fully accredited Hospital delivering a broad range of primary and secondary services. Casual and/or Part Time Positions: Registered Nurse (OBS, Medical/Surgical, Medical Rehabilitation, ER)

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

Registered Pharmacy Technician Medical Laboratory Technologist

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN Qualifications: • Must have a current 309A or 442 License. • Preference will be given those with PLC’S/Automation, Motor Control/Control Circuits, Distribution and troubleshooting experience. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including: Major Medical, Dental and Short Term Disability. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Magellan Aerospace, Haley Human Resources 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

Occupational Therapist Sonographer Dietetic Assistant Sterile Processing Department Technician Visit www.psfdh.on.ca for more information Qualified applicants are invited to send a resume and letter of application by February 10, 2017 in confidence to: The Human Resources Department Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital 60 Cornelia Street West Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 2H9 Email: tgray@psfdh.on.ca Fax: (613) 283-0520 Telephone: (613) 283-2330 Ext. 1132 Website: www.psfdh.on.ca

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Smiths Falls room for rent, $550/mnth. Mature adult person. Heat, hydro & cable included. Call 7 am-5 pm. 613-216-1448

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Almonte, Large 2 bedroom. Free parking, security, 149 Church Street, $950/month plus utilities, available February 1. 613-769-6697.

Certified Mason. 12 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job Quiet Country living, specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290. Clayton. Private 2 bedroom accommodation in walk-out lower level, in- Seamless Eavestrough, cludes jacuzzi, hydro, sat- renovations, deck restoraellite TV, private parking, tion, roadside mowing, shared kitchen, seniors grading, painting, roofing, welcome, $750/month all line painting, cottage jackinclusive. First/last re- ing, fencing, dump runs. or quired. Flexible occupan- 613-257-8143 613-264-8143. cy . Bob 613-294-6463.

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Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/ interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-283-2330 ext. 1132 for assistance.

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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STUDENT SUMMER JOBS

Do you thrive on variety? Are you looking for interesting work? Do you want to learn new skills? A summer job at the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority may be the ideal opportunity for you! We’re looking for keen students to fill summer jobs in the areas of Manotick, Carleton Place and Perth. Visit www.rvca.ca and click on Summer Student Opportunities for more information. Send your resume to studentjobs@rvca.ca before February 10th.

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Hiring Labourer’s bush experience an asset but not necessary. Michael 613-483-6753

Snow-plow Operators and shovelers, Perth area. Parttime or could lead to fulltime. Call 613-267-5460.

Part time work, Misty River Introductions looking for trade show represent ivies should be personable & well spoken. $15/hr. 613-257-3531

With Spring/Summer season quickly approaching, looking to hire now, FT/PT Haircutters at all three First Choice Haircutters’ locations for Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Perth. For an interview call: Carleton Place 613-253-8841, Perth 613-264-0716, Smiths Falls 613-283-9646. Guaranteed hourly wage plus extras.

Wanted, Carleton Place, elderly retired gentleman in good home requires live-in housekeeper . Must be dependable and have driver’s licence. Room & board & good wages included to the correct person. Position would suit widowed or retired person looking for security. 613-492-3333

Part time position in a group home in Carleton Place, duties include cooking, cleaning as well as individual care for the resident, require valid food handling course, first aide, CPR, criminal record check. Monday & Wednesday 10-5pm. Lisa 613-253-0853

Carolina Retirement Suites is seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Part-Time

ASL Agrodrain Limited (ASL) is seeking a civil construction project manager to work from head office in Ottawa (Osgoode), Ontario. ASL is a well established construction company working across numerous sectors, with a focus on earthworks, land development, and landscaping. We are a growing company and are committed to providing an environment that supports professional growth, advancement, and development.

Servers, Cooks & PSW’s

Please apply by submitting a resume with cover letter to admin@ aslcontractors.com. All applications will be accepted in confidence. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information please visit www.aslcontractors.com.

Lanark County Housing Corporation (LCHC) is seeking dynamic, community minded volunteers with diverse backgrounds, such as Administration, Finance, Legal or Social Housing, who are residents of Lanark County or the Town of Smiths Falls, for its’ Board of Directors. LCHC manages a portfolio of 532 social housing units (Rent-Geared-To-Income) in Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place and Almonte. Board members are required to attend nine (9) afternoon Board meetings a year with a potential for more if necessary. Board Members are appointed for a three year term with the ability to apply at the end of the term to continue as a Board member. Mileage to and from meetings is reimbursed. For more information on Lanark County Housing Corporation, please visit our website at www.lanarkcountyhousing.ca

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Please submit your letter of interest including relevant experience by February 2, 2017 by 12 noon to: LCHC Board of Directors 52 Abbott St. North, Unit 4, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 1W3 Email: dwilkinson@lanarkcountyhousing.ca

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We offer competitive compensation with benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

HILLTOP MANOR 60 Bed Long-Term Care Home Merrickville, ON

Registered Practical Nurse

Permanent Full-Time Evening Position 9 shifts every 2 weeks guaranteed Successful candidates are motivated with excellent organizational, problem solving and leadership skills. Experience in Geriatric Nursing preferred but not essential.

Personal Support Workers Casual/On-Call Positions Available

Please fax or e-mail resume and cover letter to: We are committed to meet the standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), should you require accommodation of any nature please notify us in order that we may provide equal access for this opportunity.

Carol Tonge Fax: 613-269-3534 E-mail: carolyn@hilltopmanor.ca

Weaving Operator and Manufacturing Operators

ABOUT YOU: • Positive • Detail Oriented • Problem Solver • Strong Communication Skills Previous Manufacturing/Shift work experience an asset. Please forward your resume with a list of references to: careers@albint.com Thank you for your interest.

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ry Services Cemete

Access Taxi requires Full and Part-Time drivers for Perth and Smiths Falls

Should be familiar with streets and surrounding roads. Top of the industry remuneration paid. Excellent supplemental income for semi-retired and retired persons. Please call Brett

at 613-283-5555.

RIDEAU PIPE & DRILLING SUPPLIES LTD. (WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES)

is looking to fill the position of Driver with minimum DZ License

Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION WAREHOUSE MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road)

Costello & Company supplies and installs Burial Vaults and Monuments throughout Eastern Ontario. We are currently welcoming applications in the following areas:

CUSTOMER SERVICE/ DELIVERY DRIVER (Full Time & Part Time) We have an immediate requirement for skilled individual’s to round out our Customer Service/ Delivery team in both full time and part time capacities. Individuals in these positions will be responsible for delivering, setting and installing burial vaults and monuments at cemeteries throughout Eastern Ontario.

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The ideal candidate will be highly organized with excellent written and verbal communication skills, and 4+ years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to professional engineers, and technologists with local experience.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER Eastern Engineering Group Inc. requires a structural engineer for its Brockville office. Eastern Engineering Group Inc. is a Consulting Engineering Firm offering services in Eastern Ontario. We are looking for a professional engineer with experience in designing steel, concrete and wood for a variety of clients in an industrial, commercial, institutional and residential projects. Eastern Engineering Group Inc. offers competitive wages and benefit package. Please submit your resume in confidence to: EASTERN ENGINEERING GROUP INC. www.easteng.com c/o Mr. L.A. Fancy, P.Eng. 125 Stewart Blvd., Suite 212 Brockville, Ontario K6V 4W4 Telephone; 613-345-0400 Fax: 613-345-0008 E-mail: structural@easteng.com

As a leading manufacturer of advanced textiles and materials, we are excited about our future and the role talented individuals play in our company. ABOUT US: We have a talented team of dedicated employees focused on excellence. We are looking to fill the following positions at our manufacturing plant in Perth.

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The project manager will be responsible for all aspects of initiating, tracking, managing, and closing projects. As a liaison between project stakeholders, the candidate will be expected to build and maintain client relations. This will be a critical position within our team reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations.

Please email your resume to: cwoods@carolinasuites.ca

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BayBridge Senior Living is seeking passionate, hands-on people that share our values. All of our team members bring a high-level of understanding and skills related to their respective fields of expertise.

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PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER We have an opportunity for a talented individual to participate in the daily operation of our concrete production facility. This person will be responsible for the operation of production equipment, casting and finishing product to specification, warehousing and preparation of burial vaults for delivery. Experience with precast concrete production and Fork Lift operation an asset. GENERAL LABOUR/ SHOP HAND We are looking for a motivated, hard working individual to help out in the plant and out on the road. If you like a variety of tasks and are comfortable changing your daily routine to suit job requirements, then we may have what you are looking for. This is a temporary, minimum wage, seasonal position however could become full time depending on commitment and initiative shown. All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence. Resumes will be accepted by mail, e-mail, fax or hand delivery to: Costello & Company 4323 County Road 43 W. Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4S4 costelloandcompany@cogeco.net Fax 613 284 1206 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Antique Tag Sale Saturday, January 28th; Sunday, January 29th, starting at 10:00am, 600 Mother Barnes Road, RR#1, Frankville. Antique furniture, lots of china, Pressed Glass, Depression Glass, pictures, silverplate, linen, many items too numerous to mention. From a smoke free home. Good quality items. Cash sales only. Snow, rain or shine. Indoor Tag Sale.

Majestic Auto Restorers, located at 6204 First Line Road in Kars is looking to fill the following positions: -Full-time Licensed Mechanic with their own tools and transportation. -Full-time Restoration/Bodyman with their own tools and transportation. Please send resume to sales@mar-lift.com or fax to 613-692-0760. Feel free to contact us at 613-692-4181 if you have any questions. CLS731922_0119

RIDEAU PIPE & DRILLING SUPPLIES LTD. (WHOLESALER OF PLUMBING, HEATING & DRILLING SUPPLIES) is looking to fill the position of Outside Sales Representative for the Eastern Ontario Region To prospect/develop new and existing clients. A knowledge in Water systems, water treatment, heating and waste water would all be an asset, but is not a requirement. Please remit resumes to: ATTENTION BRANCH MANAGER P.O. BOX 354 PERTH, ONTARIO K7H 3E4 or drop off at: 38 Hwy. 511 (Lanark Road)

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Sale of land for Tax Arrears By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITYOF MISSISSIPPI MILLS TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land (s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Friday the 10th day of March, 2017 at the Municipal Office, 3131 Old Perth Road, Almonte, Ontario K0A 1A0 Attention: Treasurer The tenders will be accepted in a sealed envelope and clearly marked with the PIN and the roll number of the property for which the tender is submitted. A separate tender must be submitted for each property. Tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at the Municipal Office Council Chambers at 3:05 p.m. Description of Lands: 1. Unit 1, Level A, Lanark Standard Condominium Plan No. 18 and its appurtenant interest; subject to and together with easements as set out in Schedule A as in LC93401; subject to an easement in gross over parts 4, 5, 6, 27R79655 as in LC95610 83 Little Bridge St., Unit 10 Municipality of Mississippi Mills, County of Lanark PIN 05718-0022 LT Roll Number 0931 030 030 04608 0000 Minimum Tender Amount: $99,552.76 The sale of these properties is subject to cancellation up to the time of the tender opening without any further notice. The minimum tender amount represents the cancellation price as of the first day of advertising. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters including environmental relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, penalties and interest, HST if applicable, and the relevant land transfer tax within 14 calendar days of being notified as the successful purchaser. The municipality does not provide an opportunity for potential purchasers to view properties. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: Rhonda Whitmarsh, Treasurer 3131 Old Perth Road R.R. #2 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 (613) 256-2064 ext. 262 rwhitmarsh@mississippimills.ca

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Carrie Hands, CAI, CPPA, Auctioneer & Appraiser Jason Hands, Auctioneer

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2012 Mazda 3, loaded, 5800 kms. Antiques, Collectibles, Art, Local Books & more For Estate of Carolyn Dudek, Cornwall And Estate of Bobbie Lee, Gananqoue to be held at Hands Auction Facility 5501 County Rd 15, R R # 2, Brockville, ON Saturday, February 4 @ 9 a.m. Preview from 8 a.m. or by appointment Advance Online Bidding for items from the Dudek Estate will open Friday, January 27 @ 9 a.m. by visiting www.handsauction.com and clicking Online bidding button. The items from the Estate of Bobbie Lee will not be available to bid online as per Ms Lee’s instructions. Her estate has a large quantity of Fiesta, collection of local autographed books, cloisonné, collection of St. Lawrence River artists including Michael Ringer and more. Preview can be arranged by calling our office @ 613-926-2919.

5501 County Road 15, RR #2, Brockville, ON K6V 5T2 Phone: (613) 926-2919 E-mail: auction@handsauction.com www.handsauction.com

Featuring a nice mix of mostly antique furnishings and collectibles as well as some quality modern household affects and tools! Saturday, February 4th at 9:30am To be held at our facility 15093 Cty Rd 18, East of Osnabruck Centre From Hwy 401 take Ingleside Exit #770 Dickinson Dr., travel North approx. 1 1/2 km’s to Osnabruck Centre, turn East onto Cty. Rd 18 travel 1/2 km. Watch for signs! Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible For Loss Or Accident Note: are now back indoors for the fall and winter months. Call for upcoming dates or to consign (quality items only– no junk). Believe it or not, we are already booking spring on-site farm, real estate, and general estate auctions. Be sure to call and book early to be assured your desired date. The most successful spring auction is planned, promoted and prepared for during the winter. Prop: very serious collector for many years from the Oxford Mills area, a good antique package from Russell, & the home contents of Mrs. Helen Baker of Maxville. Terms: Cash or Good Cheque with Proper I.D. Check back after January 25th for detailed listing and pictures! Auction Conducted By Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside ON 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com

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A Winter Indoor Garage Sale in the Auction Hall at Street Flea Market until January 31, 2017. Lots of variety! Open seven days a week from 9am-4pm. 24 Family Lane, South of Smiths Falls at Highway 15 & Bay Road.

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Real estate auction Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 1 PM sharp 36 King Street, Richmond 3.5 acres with 450 feet of waterfront along the jock river. 3 Bedroom home. For Private viewing please call or text Dan 613-285-4224 ---------------------------------------------------------------OPEN HOUSE for Real Estate Auction 71 Merrick Street, Smiths Falls Friday February 3, 4 pm to 7pm, Saturday February 4, 1pm to 4pm, Sunday February 5, 1pm to 4pm NO BUYERS PREMIUM!

Split level 3 bedroom home in newer, desirable subdivision. Open concept Living and dining room, eat in kitchen, 1 car garage, fenced private backyard, balcony from living room, master bedroom with large walk in closet & en suite. Main level full 4 PBC bath, Finished basement F/A Gas furnace, newer roof. Close to all shopping & schools. Fridge & Stove included in sale. Property is in move-in condition why not save some money and do a little redecorating to your style. Owner has moved to retirement quarters home will be sold. For more info or to schedule a private viewing call or text Dan 613-285-4224 ----------------------------------------------------------------Downsizing? Executor of an estate? Have items and furniture for sale? We buy everything call or text Dan 613-285-4224. We pack it up pick it up pay cash and leave simple process. We are also booking spring and summer auction dates. Check out “Lanark county liquidators” & “Dan Peters sales centre” on Facebook. CLS733326_0126

DAN PETERS AUCTION Home Office (613) 284-8281 New Mattress Sales (613) 284-1234 email: info@danpetersauction.com Website: www.danpetersauyction.com

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FOR THE ESTATE OF MRS. MAVIS SCRIVENS OF METCALFE, ON SUN, JAN 29, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This sale features a 1991 Buick Roadmaster in amazing condition, full load, only 111,000 km’s (approx.), sells with reasonable reserve. John Deere lawn tractor, 22hp, hydrostatic drive with only 84 hrs. GMC motorhome only 54,000 km’s. Single axle trailer. Electric scooter. A Hess die cast car collection, Ertl, die cast, automobile advertising, old car parts, old manuals, Borden’s & Ottawa dairy old photos, paper memorabilia. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, modern household etc. Auctioneers Note: There are so many items in this sale it is impossible to list everything, but this auction is a must see, some of the articles that we have uncovered are amazing and all are in excellent condition. Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call CLS470206_0119

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Bingo Every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Carleton Place Arena upper hall. Elevator access available. Sponsor: Carleton Place and District Civitan Club. Community Home Support- Carleton PlaceMen’s Breakfast, Wednesday, February 1st, at the Home Support Office at 9:00. Call Home Support to reserve/info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation. 613-253-0733. Community Home Support- Carleton PlaceLuncheon. Wednesday, February 8th, at the Home Support Office at 12:00. Call Home Support to reserve/info on Diner’s Clubs and Transportation. 613253-0733. Community Home Support- Carleton PlaceFoot Care Clinics, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call Home Support for more information and to book appointments 613-253-0733. Community Home Support Friday Lunch Bunch, Fridays (February 3, 10, 17) at Beckwith Township Hall, at 12 noon. Transportation available. Info/reservation: 613-253-0733. Cribbage, every Tuesday afternoon 1 p.m. - 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 177 George St. Everyone welcome Curling -Adult Drop- In every Monday and Wednesday afternoons 1 to 3 pm. Come and join us at the Carleton Place Curling Club 120 Patterson Cr.. Coffee and cookies every Monday. AUCTIONS

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TO SETTLE THE ESTATE OF MR. CHARLES KERR OF PRESCOTT SUN, FEB. 5, 2017 @ 10 AM SHARP! TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE This Auction features a good variety of antiques, collectibles such as a Prescott #2 blue floral crock, old wood lures, decoys, fishing equipment, coin collection, jewellery, sterling silver brush/ mirror set, Coke memorabilia, antique/ modern furniture, shop full of hand/ power tools & much more! Auctioneer’s Note: A wide variety of items, expect surprises. For a detailed list w/photos go to www.lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, Damaged articles, Accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call

Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays, Jan 23, 30. Carambeck Community Centre, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Jan 25. Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Jan 24, 31, Arena, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-2830095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Jan 25, Carambeck Community Centre, 9:3011:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. St James Anglican Church Spaghetti Supper, Saturday, January 28 at 6 p.m. 225 Edmund St. Tickets available at the church office. Info: 613-257-3178. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Thursday morning, 9:00 a.m. in the Zion United Church across from the library on Franklin Street. Info: 613-253-8677.

KEMPTVILLE Baby Talk, Ontario Early Years. Drop in group for parents and their babies 0-12 months. Wednesdays 1:30-3 p.m. 2965 Hwy 43. Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. Baby Talk, Wednesday, February 1, 1:30-3 p.m. Madison Montessori Academy, 2965 County Rd 43. Diabetes Education Programme, at the Kemptville Hospital Diabetes Clinic, the first Wednesday and Thursday of the month. You must register by calling 613-258-6133 ext 400. Info: www.kdh.on.ca Men’s Competitive Darts. Every Monday starting Sept 12, Kemptville Legion. Registration 7:007:25 PM. Play starts at 7:30 PM. Info: phil.wiseman@ xplornet.ca or scottmcl88@hotmail.com Toddler Programs - Ontario Early Years. A five wk program, children 12-30 mnths with their parent/caregiver. Fridays. Feb 3-Mar 3, 9:30-11am. 2965 Hwy. 43. Register 1-866-433-8933 ext.2374

LANARK Civitan Old Tyme Country Talent Night Dinner & Dance. Last Friday of every month, dinner 6 p.m., music 7:30-11:30 p.m. Contact Vic (613)259-5610. Crafts & Chat Thursday, January 26 at the Lanark Learning Centre, 1-3 pm. Bring along your project and ideas and share with others. Everyone welcome. Frosty Fling Ecumenical Concert Sunday, at St. Andrew’s United Church, January 29 at 4 pm.Lanark Learning Centre Writing Group, Tuesdays from 1-3 pm. New members welcome. For information, call 613-259-2207. Lanark Village Museum Fundraiser, A Celebration of Canada 150 in “Stories, Music and Dance”. Sunday, February 5 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Information and tickets call, 613-259-2207. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Jan 19, 26. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Jan. 25. Maple Grove School, 9:30-11:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Peter Brown Frosty Fling Concert, Saturday, January 28 at the Lanark Learning Centre, 67 George Street. 7-9 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. For Tickets: 613-259-2207 or email annegraham2207@gmail.com Potluck Lunch and Crafts & Chat, Thursday, February 2 at 12 noon at the Lanark Learning Centre. Call to confirm 613-259-2207. Walking group, every Tuesday morning, 9 a.m. from the NLCCHA. Refreshments, exercises/speaker after walk. Wendy 613-259-2182.

MERRICKVILLE Ham & Scalloped Potatoes - served at 6pm, Jan. 27 music by Neville Wells, 7-11pm. Merrickville Legion. Open Stage, Merrickville Legion, 5-9 p.m January 29, Hosted by Heather Snow & The Flakes. Food provided by: The Village Bean. Week of February 6, the Prov. Service Officer is in our area. Veterans & families wishing to consult, call BR 245. 613-269-3338 or Bob Dutcher 613-3419187.

PAKENHAM 4-Hand Euchre. Thursday January 26 7:00 pm start, at Stewart Community Centre Upper Hall. Sponsored by the Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Frost Festival event. 5 Span Sculpturing Saturday, January 28, 9-3:00 pm at 5 Span Feed & Seed. Hot chocolate, hot dogs, hot fire and hot company. Various prizes. A Frost Festival event. Appreciation Ceremony for BYBFB organizers. Friday January 27, 7:15 pm followed by O Canada sung by the Pakenham Public School Children’s Choir on Centre Ice, Stewart Community Centre. Sponsored by the Pakenham & District Civitan Club. A Frost Festival event. Fish & Chip Dinner. Friday January 27, 4:30 to 7:00 pm. Stewart Community Centre, Upper Hall. Also a Peek at the Past Pakenham display. Tickets must be purchased in advance by January 22. Nicholson’s Store. Sponsored by the Pakenham & District Civitan Club. 613-624-5525 Following appreciation ceremony. Friday January 27, Jr B Hockey Game, Arnprior Packers vs Ottawa West Golden Knights. A Frost Festival event. Frost Festival Pub Night featuring Arnprior’s Casey Corbin and the Ryan’s starts at 8:00 pm. Stewart Community Centre, Upper Hall. Raucously fun Bake Auction with John O’Neill. Tickets: Nicholson’s in Pakenham. Free shuttle service home, book in advance, call 613-624-5925. Senior Fitness Classes every Monday and Wednesday @ 10 am in the Stewart Community Centre Hall, Enquiries: 613-256-8339.Tobogganing Party, Saturday, January 28 12:00 Noon to 3:00 pm, at Pakenham Highlands Golf Course. Hosted by the Zion United Church Sunday School, Cedar Hill. Bring your own sleds. Hot chocolate provided. A

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Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2 at Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Bert Picard 613-267-5305. Community Home Support- Lanark County monthly Parkinson Support Group, last Monday of each month. At the Community Home Support office, 40 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100. Information, Melissa 613-267-6400 ext 25. Jewel’s Gently Used Clothing, 48 Wilson St. W. Customer Appreciation Event, Deal of the Day Every Day. February 1st. Men’s group, 1st Wednesday evening (February 1). Teens on up, All men warmly welcomed and respected. Bust isolation, build community. Details 613-267-8308. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, infant playgroup, Thursdays Jan 19, 26, The Dance Studio, 1-2pm. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Mondays Jan 23, 30. Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30-noon 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays Jan 19, 26, The Dance Studio, 9:30-noon 613283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays Jan 24, 31, Taycare Senior Centre, 9:30 a.m.-noon. 613-283-0095 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Jan 25. Perth Library, 10-noon. 613-283-0095. Perth Civitan Bingo, every Wednesday. Opens at 6 p.m. Bingo starts at 7 p.m. Perth Union Library’s Open House, Saturday January 28, 10am. We are excited to show off the results of the recent renovation. Refreshments served and comments will be at 10:30am. RTA Central Club, Saturday, January 28, Foley Mountain. Level 2, moderate pace, 5 - 8 km. Explore this beautiful conservation area on snowshoes. Depart 9:30 a.m. Conlon Farm. Leader: Jack Tannett, 613466-0417 Table tennis every Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm Perth Pool, 613 267 5302

per at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. Inquiries 613257-2756. Clayton Hall, Olde Tyme Music & Dinner, Feb 5, 2-6 p.m. supper at 5. All musicians welcome. Proceeds to Clayton Hall. Dance- Toledo Legion, Sunday, February 5 featuring Matt Hayes. Door open at 1 and dancing is from 2-5 followed by a hot supper. Exercise lead by a Registered Kinesiologist every Thursday, at Country Roads Community Health Centre, Portland. Sponsor: Rideau Community Health Services/Telemedicine. Call 613-284-2558 to arrange for your personal assessment before starting this program. Family Karaoke Night, every Wednesday 6:309pm, Newboro Community Hall. Feb. 4, 1:30 p.m. Beckwith Council Chambers, Beckwith Township 1702 9th Line Black’s Corners. Guest Speaker: Chris Anstead. Topic: John Wilson of the last duel & his family. Everyone welcome. Foley Mountain Winter Adventurers Day Camp, February 2, 9am-4pm, kids aged 6-12. Snowshoeing, outdoor skills, and more! For registration information, contact 613-273-3255 or leah.roberts@ rvca.ca General Meeting, February 9 at 7 p.m. Montague Forget-Me-Not Seniors. Info: 613-283-8482. Guthrie United Church Roast Beef Dinner, Jan 29 4 - 6 pm at Clayton Community Centre. Live music. Ham & Bean Brunch, Sunday, January 29, 11am-1pm. Portland Community Hall, Water St. Meal includes roll, salad and dessert. Proceeds to the Portland Hall Board. Heather 613-272-8720 Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Jan 24, 31. Montague, Centennial Hall, 9:3011:30 a.m. 613-283-0095. Oxford Mills Community Association, Annual General Meeting will take place Thursday February 2nd in Maplewood Hall at 7pm. Rideau Mellowdears, all male chorus, always welcome new voices. Wednesday, February 1, l:303:30 p.m., and each Wednesday, at Bethel United Church, Rideau Ferry Road. No Audition Necessary. Contact: Lorne 613-264-1277. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast February 4, 8 - 11 AM at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everybody welcome. Spaghetti Night- First Friday every month, Feb 3, 5-7 p.m. Legion, Br. 231, Portland. Sunday January 29, Montague & District Senior Citizens Forget Me Not Club Inc., 658 Rosedale Rd S, Lasagna Lunch 12:30 p.m. & Bid Euchre Tournament, 1:30 p.m. Lunch or cards or both.

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4 hand bid euchre, every Wednesday and Friday at 1:30 p.m. Senior’s Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. 1st. Monday every month at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613283-4684. 4 hand euchre, 7 p.m. every Thursday, at Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor Harmony Club 162. Info: 613-2834684. 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Smiths Falls Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Saturday, February 4th, Dinner at 7 p.m., dance to follow. Information: 613-285-5557. Annual General Meeting, Smiths Falls and District Aquatic Recreation Centre Monday February 6, 7 p.m., Meeting Room of ARC (Gallipeau Centre) enter by pool parking lot. Everyone Welcome. Bagpipe band practice, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Masonic Hall, 46 Russell St. W. New members welcome. Info: Wayne 283-9792, cell 284-7038 or www.gordonpipeband.com Bake Sale in support of the Smiths Falls and District Aquatic Recreation Centre Wednesday February 8, 5-8 p.m., fresh baking Friday Feb. 11, 9am until Beckwith & District Friendship Club will meet sold-out at the pool. Come out and support the pool. February 1, Centennial Hall, Franktown, Potluck supBetter than a Doctor, Better than a Lawyer, Better than a Psychiatrist, His name is Jesus. For prayer,

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anytime call U ME- PRAY (613)863-7729 local call or (613)283-3465. Bid Euchre 1st and 3rd Sunday every month. 1:30 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St., parking behind arena. Sponsored by Harmony Club 162. Info 613-283-4684. Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95. Bingo, Every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. (canteen open from 4:30-7 p.m.) Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Carpet bowling every Thursday, 12:45 p.m. Seniors Activity Building, 61 Cornelia St. Parking behind arena. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. Info: (613)283-4684. Chili Supper: Trinity United Church, Market St, Sunday January 29, 5 p.m., Help to send a youth on a Mission Awareness Trip. Club 60 at Smiths Falls Legion, Branch 95, invites everyone for meeting & fun games. 1:30 pm. on last Tuesday of every month. 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 Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, February 1, 1 p.m. Info: 613-283-6116. Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Legion Br 95. Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Legion Br 95. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- January 31, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613-283-0960. Fish & Chips, Feb 3 & Feb 17, served from 4-7 p.m. in the Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95 (Held every second Friday). Floor Shuffle Board. 10 a.m. Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Seniors Activity Building. Parking behind arena. Beginners welcome. Sponsor: Harmony Club 162. (613)283-4684. Harmony Club 162, 61 Cornelia St. Darts every Thursday. 1:30 p.m. Info: 613-283-4684. Lanark County Brain Injury Survivors Group, meeting. Every Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon. Tricas, 88 Cornelia St. W. Mental Health Support for family members, 2nd Tuesday of the mnth 7-9pm, 88 Cornelia St. West at The Link. Contact mentalhealthfamilies@gmail.com Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Fridays, Jan 20, 27, OEYC 9-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre Infant playgroup, Mondays, Jan 23, 30, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia Street W, 1-2 p.m. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Thursdays, Jan 19, 26, Kinsmen Building, Lower Reach Park, 9:00-noon. 613-283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Tuesdays, Jan 24, 31. OEYC, 9:00 a.m.-12 noon. 613283-0095. Ontario Early Years Centre playgroup, Wednesdays, Jan 25, Trinity United Church, 9:00-noon. 613283-0095. Open Mic, Every Tuesday evening, 8 p.m., Canadian Room, Royal Canadian Legion Br 95. Robbie Burns Night Supper Westminster Presbyterian Church, Saturday, January 28. Fellowship hour 4:30-5:30pm, dinner 5:30pm. Menu: Roast Beef, mashed potato, turnip, haggis, dessert, coffee/ tea. Tickets: 613-283-2318, 613-283-6987 or 613283-7527. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 General Meeting, February 7, 7 p.m. Lancaster Hall. Royal Canadian Legion Br 95 Jamborees Jan 29 & Feb 19. Open stage, music 1pm-6:30pm, dinner 5pm. Members, guest & public welcome Smiths Falls Knitting & Crochet Club, meetings every Tuesday 1-3 p.m. Smiths Falls Seniors Activity Building (across from Hospital). Spaghetti Dinner, Friday January 27, 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the RCAFA Hall, 44 Abbott St N. For more info and to reserve your tickets call 613-284-0305. Student Canada 150 choir auditions Jan 24 and 25 at Smiths Falls High school. Open to students from Grade 6 to 12. Contact kristine.maclaren@ ucdsb.on.ca Youth Darts, every Saturday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., ages 5-18, Legion Br 95.