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The Kemptville Farmers’ Market, (KFM) is seeking a $2,000 municipal grant for a part-time market manager. “Thank you for the opportunity to present a brief report on the farmers’ market 2015 and some of our plans for 2016,” said John Barclay, KFM Director. “It’s always good to start a presentation with a bold opening statement – with a growing consumer demand for locally produced food, so what do I mean by that; it’s not just a fad or a trend. I believe it reflects people’s concern with the safety of their food and their health and certainly the flavour of the food they’re consuming. And the number of keystone businesses in the area, North Grenville is primed to take advantage of the enormous, untapped potential in the area of local food production.” He explained the KFM held their annual general meeting on Nov. 3, which consisted of a report to vendors, changes to the constitution and nominations and elections of the board of directors. “What was great this year was we actually had more nominations than we had positions,” he said. “I believe that’s an indication of the health of the farmers’ market.”

Last year was the ninth year of the KFM – the second in the new location in the B&H parking lot, he explained. “Other highlights include: we had 38 full-season vendors. The year before we had 33. We’re currently working on our operating budget for the 2016 season and we’re anticipating having 42 regular vendors, on average. That doesn’t include the weekly vendors – people who come for one Sunday, rather than the full season. So we’re looking at anywhere from 40 to 55 vendors on any given Sunday next season.” A survey is conducted at the end of each season, he said, and many of the vendors reported increased numbers or increased sales from the previous year. “I can tell you from looking at the budget we’re seeing substantial growth each year.” He explained the 2015 season had 23 regular Sundays and three Christmas markets. “Most of the budget we spend on marketing,” said Barclay. He said one of the popular features of the market is weekly musicians, who are paid in vouchers (market bucks), which are redeemed back to the vendors and the funds circulated back into the market. See MarketPlates page K2

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Right from the heart The 18th annual Sweetheart Brunch, held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre and presented by Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 5333, was packed by 9 a.m. on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day. This year’s event honoured Sheila and the late Harry Pratt. A pillar of the community and charitable leader, Harry passed away in December 2015. A $1,000 cheque, proceeds from the Sweetheart Brunch, is presented to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation (KDHF). Pictured, from left: Sheila Pratt, John Paterson, Kara Pratt, KDHF senior manager of community engagement Mary Boucher, KDHF executive director Joanne Mavis, KDHF board vice chair Margret Norenberg and Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Jean LeClair. For more photos, see page K13.

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MPPs also took the time to answer questions. The presentations provided students with a rich experience to help inform their learning. Clark was at St. Mary Catholic High School in Brockville on Friday, Feb. 5, while Hillier paid a visit to Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place on Tuesday, Feb. 9. The CDSBEO hopes that MPPs

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Area Members of Provincial Parliament (MPP) recently made visits to several schools within the Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario. Above, on Feb. 9, Lanark-Frontenac-Lennox & Addington MPP Randy Hillier greeted students at Notre Dame Catholic High School in Carleton Place. Below, on Feb. 5, Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark paid a visit to St. Mary Catholic High School in Brockville.

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Bowl for Kids Sake: Changing the lives of local kids, one strike at a time 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. 27. Last year this event raised $80,000, 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

Feb. 27 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

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County would like to say a big thank you to Dan Andress and Andress’ Your Independent Grocer for raising more than $1,000 recently for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ mentoring programs. Above, from left: Tammy Edwards, Andress and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County’s resource development manager, Beth Sinclair.

format in Perth. Live music there adds to the fun, performers this year are: Brianna Kelford, Fraser Bedford, Matt Vlasblom, Yanim Naemi, Terry Tufts and Clifford Glas. 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 on line, which makes asking for money a whole lot easier!

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County is a notfor-profit volunteer-driven organization which helps children 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 43 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, and

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HOWARD, KELFORD & DIXON ANNOUNCEMENT It is with mixed emotions that the lawyers and staff at Howard, Kelford & Dixon announce the retirement of their colleague and friend, Dawn Dixon, effective December 31, 2015. Dawn practised law in Smiths Falls for over 25 years. She was called to the Bar of Ontario in 1990 and joined her father, N. Duane Dixon, Q.C., in his distinguished and highly respected law practice which was established in 1960. After her father’s passing in 1995, Dawn restricted her practice to real estate, wills and estates and in 2003, merged the practice with the firm of Howard, Ryan, Kelford & Knott. Dawn continued her career as a highly trusted and respected lawyer whose values of hard work, ethics without compromise, technical excellence, compassion and consideration for clients and staff and lawyers all contributed to her success. Dawn was also involved in the community including the Capital Campaign for the Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital. We are happy that Dawn will have more time for herself and her family but we will miss her contributions, company and camaraderie. We hope that you will join us in wishing her well. The firm will continue to be known as Howard, Kelford & Dixon. All of Dawn’s files remain at our office. If you have any questions, please contact us at 613-283-6772.

THANK YOU After over 25 years, it truly has been an honour for me to be afforded the opportunity to work with and on behalf of such wonderful people. To my clients, thank you for your loyalty and support. To my fellow lawyers and staff, it was always a pleasure coming to work. I will miss working with you but more importantly, the camaraderie that we shared. To my family and friends, thank you for your support and understanding! I couldn’t have done it without you.

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Madcap farce opens Station Theatre’s 2016 play season this Friday Liaisons, cheating, ridiculous wagers, expensive gifts, sneaking around, champagne, dreams, taking risks, winning at all costs! If you’re thinking this is about love, you’d be wrong. It’s about golf. And The Fox on the Fairway hits all these themes—bang on. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc., Fox is written by Ken Ludwig, the same talented playwright who crafted last year’s runaway hit, Leading Ladies. This year’s offering, also directed by Jamie Schoular, is a tribute to the great English farces of the 1930s and ‘40s. It runs from Friday, Feb. 19 (yes, we’ve moved our opening night to Fridays!) to Sunday, Feb. 28. Tickets – $20 for adults, $10 for students – can be purchased

at Special Greetings, 8 Russell Street E, Smiths Falls (cash only); at smithsfallstheatre.com (Paypal or credit card) and by phone: 613-283-0300 (credit cards). Matinees start at 2 p.m., evening performances at 7:30 p.m. Ludwig’s comedic masterpiece is built around the desperation of Quail Valley Country Club needing to win this year’s golf tournament and beat their rival, Crouching Squirrel Country Club, especially as the Quail Valley’s manager, Bingham played by Robert Del Grande, finds his job is at stake. He believes he’s got it “in the hole” this year, but arch-rival Dickie, played by Richard Croteau, has something up his outrageous sweater sleeve. As Ludwig himself says it’s:

“Filled with mistaken identities, slamming doors, and overthe-top romantic shenanigans; it’s a furiously paced comedy that recalls the Marx Brothers’ classics. A charmingly madcap adventure about love, life, and man’s eternal love affair with... golf.” Directed by the brilliant Jamie Schoular – it will keep you guessing – who really is “The Fox”? Patrons are advised to watch for news of other plays in the 2016 Season on our website – www.smithsfallstheatre.com. Over the rest of the year, audiences will be treated to a delightful mix of comedies and mysteries, capped off in December by another rib-tickling British pantomime. Six wonderful plays in all! Patrons can still purchase a

season ticket in voucher form for the six plays to be presented in 2016. The theatre is offering a “Six-Pack Flex Pack” for just $99; playgoers can select how they want to use their six vouchers to redeem tickets for any of the 2016 plays. The deal – which is good up to the deadline of Feb. 28, the last day of The Fox on the Fairway – offers savings of almost 20 per cent

compared to the regular adult ticket price. Go to www.smithsfallstheatre.com for detailed ordering instructions and information on the different ways the “Six-Pack ” can be used throughout the 2016 season. One way to get vouchers without paying the $5 convenience fee for purchase online or by phone is to buy vouchers at a performance of Fox any time

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585 Rideau Air Cadet Squadron prepares for regional effective speaking competition Cadets from 585 Rideau Air Cadet Squadron assembled in late January at 443 Wing in Smiths Falls to prepare for the upcoming Air Cadet Eastern Ontario Region Effective Speaking Competition. Cadets have received guidance and coaching since the start of the cadet training year, and on Jan. 26 competed in an in-house squadron competition to practice their respective speeches and effective speaking skills. This year Stephen Gibson volunteered to assist Aline McRory, the effective speaking mentor and driving force for the squadron over the past four years, and together they guided Sergeant (Sgt) Anja Rogers along with Corporals (Cpls) Riley Johnston and Aidan Ireton. Rogers, who competed last year at the regional level with a sixth place result among 15 competitors, used her experience and keen skills to win the 585 Squadron in-house competition, speaking on the topic of “100 years of women having the right to vote”. Cpls Riley Johnston and Aidan Ireton, both new to effective speaking this year, displayed confidence and clear effective speaking abilities. Johnston spoke on “The importance of work ethics”, finishing ahead of Ireton who answered the question “What do you see

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Pictured are, back row, from left: Chris Cummings, Bill St-Jean, Carrie Wynne and Elsie Stresman. In front, from left: Kathy Elliott, Silvie Letourneau, and holding their certificates of achievement Cpl Aidan Ireton, Sgt Anya Rogers and Cpl Riley Johnston. as Canada’s future?”. The cadets chose their respective topics, from a list provided by the Air Cadet League of Canada, Ontario Provincial Committee, in October and prepared each Wednesday evening before continuing with their regular cadet training program. To prepare the cadets for the Air Cadet Eastern Ontario Region Effective Speaking Competition, hosted by CFB Kingston on Sat. Feb 20,

McRory enlisted an impressive list of volunteers to ensure the in-house competition felt like the real show. The local squadron is extremely grateful for the services of all the ion-house competition volunteers, and extends appreciation Kathy Elliot, a Kemptville teacher, Carrie Wynne, member of the Smiths Falls Toastmasters Club, and Chris Cummings, a Smiths Falls town councillor, who acted as judges for

the evening. In addition, Sylvie Letourneau, a parent volunteer, and Elsie Stresman, from CFUW Perth, provided timekeeper and teller support respectively, while Bill St-Jean, regional director for the Air Cadet League of Canada, served as the competition evaluator who imparted his knowledge, experience and encouragement onto each of the cadets in order to further develop

their impressive effective speaking skills. This is the fourth year running that 585 Rideau Squadron will enter a team in the regional competition, hoping to build on the success experienced from past years. Effective speaking has enjoyed resurgence of late within the cadet program, and 585 Squadron will be well prepared for the increasing numbers of competitors they will meet later this year. The regional competition will require each cadet to complete a prepared speech of five to six minutes, followed by an impromptu response of no more than three minutes. The 585 Rideau Squadron is proud of the dedication and effort put forth by each of the cadets, and thanks McRory and Gibson for their professional guidance and coaching. The squadron is looking forward to the upcoming regional competition in Kingston later this month, and will continue to build on its current effective speaking program in the coming years, supporting this unique personal professional development opportunity to any cadet willing to take on the challenge. Submitted by Major Philippe Legere, Military Volunteer, 585 Rideau Air Cadet Squadron, Smiths Falls

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n a few short weeks, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville bowling lanes will be alive with the sound of strikes for Big Brothers Big Sisters’ annual Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser, set for Feb. 27. Both Lanark County and Leeds-Grenville branches of the organization will be holding events, which serve as the biggest fundraisers of the year for both. To put it into perspective, the fundraiser brought in $80,000 in 2015 in Lanark County and saw 750 bowlers participate. That’s a huge chunk of the organization’s budget and for a volunteer-driven entity, it’s important. Big Brothers Big Sisters uses the funds to support their mentoring programs for local children. In Lanark County, they offer a wide range of mentoring opportunities to meet the needs of volunteers, children and their families, including oneto-one and long-term matches. They also provide in-school mentoring, and specific opportunities geared to boys and girls, as well as after school programming. The organization also gives youth a chance to

gain important skills. They are currently looking for in-school adult mentors (over 16) to spend one hour a week with a child in school. But they don’t stop there. The group also raises funds through its Jewels Gently Used Clothing stores in Perth and Smiths Falls. Big Brothers Big Sisters is a valuable resource we should all be supporting. Providing these mentoring opportunities for children gives them an idea of the importance of staying in school and respecting family and their peers. And it’s easy to participate. Simply gather a group of friends, co-workers or family together, collect some pledges and choose a time to bowl either at Gratton Lanes in Smiths Falls or Vision Lanes in Carleton Place on Feb. 27. If traditional bowling isn’t your cup of tea, try Nintendo Wii bowling and live music at the Perth Civitan Club. If you can’t bowl or would like to make a donation, visit http://lanarkcounty.kintera.org/bfks.

Worse for wear galoshes brought back bad memories for Mary Father was sitting on the bench at the back door. The washbasin and soap dish had been placed on the floor underneath and beside Father’s feet was the shoebox. It was made of wood, and had the shape of a shoe sole tilted on one side. This is where Father placed his foot when he wanted to put a shine to his Sunday boots. He removed from inside, the piece of rubber, and a baking powder tin that had holes punched in the bottom, which he would use to scrape the spot where the rubber would go, when it was cut into the right size for a patch to be glued on to the galoshes or gum rubbers he was working on. I tried not to look at the galoshes on the floor beside him. These were the very same galoshes Father had tried to

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it, it was then Father held up es on top of patches and there that it would be a short winter, ting about how Santa brought Mother’s worn galoshes and was never enough money to re- that the patches would hold me the doll and no new said, if Santa had any heart place them. onto the galoshes, and I even he would bring new galoshes See MARY page 9 So I got to praying. I prayed prayed that I would stop fretfor Mother. And then, like a miracle the doll had appeared that Christmas morning under the tree. And there were no new galoshes for Mother. And now, every time I watched Father working on our galoshes and rubber boots, hoping to get a bit more wear Editor’s note: The following is an open move the Liberal government forward with out of them by gluing on rub- letter to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, presumptive legislation for first respondber patches, my mind reeled Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn and Minis- ers suffering from PTSD. I’m aware of the back to that fateful night when ter of Community Safety and Correctional “tool kit” the government recently unveiled I begged for the doll. I thought, Services, Yasir Naqvi. but more is required. if I didn’t watch Father, maybe I DEAR EDITOR: My two sons lost their dad and I lost my could forget about the sacrifice My name is Lisa Popplewell. I am a para- husband, Matthew Popplewell, in July 2014 that was made, and stop won- medic in Lanark County but am writing this to suicide. He was a paramedic in Perth for dering how Santa knew about for personal reasons, with no affiliations to 27 years. While not officially diagnosed with that beautiful doll, and how it my employer or any other associations. PTSD, he without a doubt suffered from it, ended up under our tree. And I would like to ask you, as one of your as the winter wore on, Mother constituents, to please do what you can to See LETTER page 9 wore those old galoshes, patch-

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patch a couple weeks before Christmas. The memory of that night was one I would be a long time erasing from my mind. I thought as the winter wore on, I might be able to forget that night, but I couldn’t. I had seen the beautiful doll one day in the dime store and I could talk of nothing else when I got home. I even wrote Santa a letter asking if he might consider putting the doll under our Christmas tree. That night, as I raved on about the doll and said how much I longed for

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in civilian governance. This leaves 184 municipalities that are policed by the OPP under a section 5.1 (non-contract) PSA agreements. While municipalities policed under a section 5.1 arrangements are not legislated to have a PSB, many municipalities have chosen to form a Community Policing Advisory Committees (CPAC) as prescribed under the PSA. This does not mean that these communities or CPACs do not have a voice on policing. The CPACs regularly meet with the local Detachment Commander to provide input and have an advisory role for objectives and priorities for policing services in their com-

munities – similar to the police service board role. Civilian governance is a fundamental part of policing in Ontario and the OPP has always embraced this. CPACs across the province exercise their legislated right to provide civilian governance to the OPP and work very hard to improve their communities in partnership through their OPP detachment commanders. We recognize and appreciate that municipalities across Canada are concerned about the cost of municipal services, including one that is as vital to community well-being as policing. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is com-

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galoshes for Mother. And that night, as I watched Father once again try to repair what looked to me beyond fixing, I wondered how much more wear Mother would get out of them and how Renfrew County could possibly handle one more snowflake! Old Herman said it was the worst winter he had ever seen. Mother’s shoes fitted inside the galoshes and there was a strip of tattered fur around their tops covering the laces down to the toes. I thought they were probably as old as I was. Certainly I had no memory of Mother ever buying them. And they were black...as black as night. As hard as I tried, I couldn’t stop watch-

ing Father working away at the galoshes. And then he reached into his back pocket and took out a pair of brand new black laces. They were wrapped in a red paper sleeve. He took out the old laces and worked in the new ones, tying a knot at the top. He was in his stockinged feet and he put the galoshes on. I had no idea what he was going to do in Mother’s galoshes, when it was just about time to go to bed. And then, one after the other, he placed his foot on the wood sole on the shoebox, and rubbed black shoe polish all over the galoshes, covering the patches and all. He took a brush out of the shoebox, one I had seen him use many times on his Sunday boots, and with

fierce strokes he brushed and brushed until I thought he would wear the rubber right down to the canvas that lined the galoshes. He held them up when he was finished, and they were as shiny as a fry pan, and looked like they had just come out of the store. “Good as new,” he said. And I wondered after, whenever I cradled that beautiful doll, how long it would take for me to release the feeling of sadness I felt whenever I looked at Mother’s galoshes, patch on top of patch. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords. com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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Fascinating race for first place overall in Central Canada Hockey League Junior hockey at its best is arguably the fastest and most exciting version of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s national winter sport. One league that never fails to entertain is the Central Canada Hockey League (CCHL) the Tier 1 Junior A loop based in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. The 12-team league includes entries in Carleton Place, Smiths Falls, Kemptville and Brockville which are all within the coverage zone of this newspaper. Carleton Place Canadians have been the dominant force in the CCHL and eastern Canadian Junior A hockey the past two campaigns. Canadians won back-to-back league titles followed by successive triumphs in the Fred Page Cup Eastern Canadian Junior A championship tournament. The Carleton Place team, coached and owned by Jason Clarke, then made it all the way to the final game at the Royal Bank Cup (RBC) Canadian Junior A championship tournament in both of those seasons. Alas the RBC Cup, the final piece of hardware in their sights, eluded them on both occasions. In May 2014 Canadians, who had flown below the radar of the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 selection committee for much of the season despite compiling a Canadian best 54-6-1-1 record, shocked many junior hockey watchers. They made it to the title game of the annual RBC tournament which was played in Vernon, British Columbia. Then, nursing a two-goal lead with just over three minutes left in regulation time, the roof caved in. Saskatchewan and Western champion Yorkton Terriers netted twice in only eight seconds to force overtime. In OT Yorkton fired the game winner to break Carleton Place hearts. In 2015 Canadians rolled to their second straight CCHL title following another stellar regular season in which they went 49-10-3. They then captured a second consecutive Fred Page Cup in a tournament

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hosted by the CCHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cornwall Colts. It was fitting that Carleton Place met the winningest Junior A team in the country in the RBC final last spring. Canadians clashed with host Portage Terriers (at Portage-la-Prairie, Manitoba) in the national title game on May 17. Portage rang up an impressive 53-3-4 regular season mark but surprisingly finished second in the Western Canada Cup. That title went to Penticton Vees from the British Columbia Junior Hockey League. In the national championship game a tired Carleton Place club fell 5-2 to the hosts. Twice bitten by Terriers! In their defence Canadians needed two overtime periods to edge Penticton 2-1 in semifinal action the previous day. It was the second Canadian title for Portage who also claimed national honours way back in 1973. The reality is that many teams never win a league or regional title and few make it to the RBC tournament, let alone qualify for two straight national title games. The Calgarybased CJHL governs 126 teams in 10 leagues in three regions. Founded in 2009, Canadians have only been in Junior A hockey for seven seasons. Tight race This season Carleton Place charged out of the gate winning 16 of their first 20 games as the long (62 game) CCHL schedule heated up. At the Christmas break, with two-thirds of the season gone, Canadians continued to lead the overall standings. By that point, however, it was obvious they are going to have a battle if they hope to capture a third consecutive regular season pennant. In fact there is currently a

logjam at the top of the league with six teams still in contention for the season flag. Ottawa Junior Senators have dogged the defending champions much of the way. Three weeks ago they passed Carleton Place and, temporarily, held top spot. That changed during play Feb. 5-7 when Canadians defeated visiting Ottawa 2-1 in overtime (Feb. 5) and followed that up with a 2-0 shutout over Cumberland Grads who are perhaps the biggest surprise of this season in the CCHL. The Navan-based Grads, under the direction of head coach Sylvain Favreau, are a strong second to Ottawa in the Yzerman Division and remain within striking distance of the overall lead. Cumberland is paced by league scoring leader Shawn Cameron. Meanwhile Brockville Braves and Hawkesbury Hawks have both won regularly, especially in the second half of the campaign. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re battling for the Robinson Division lead against Carleton Place. Also in the mix are Smiths Falls Bears, another surprise entrant in the six-way fight for top spot. Bears, guided by long-time CCHL coach Mark Grady and veteran assistant Walt Dubas, have put up excellent numbers this season. They are led by workhorse goaltender Evan DeBrouwer who, at the start of this week, led all league net minders in victories. Forwards Jesse Blais and Cole Busschaert spearhead Bearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attack. Monday Smiths Falls stood third in goals against, behind Ottawa and Brockville. Kemptville 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, who entered the league just two years before Carleton Place, have only qualified for the CCHL playoffs twice in their history and the club has yet to win a post season game. This year things could be very different. Under the direction of head coach Ron Tugnutt, the former Ottawa Senators (NHL) goaltender, 73â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s have improved steadily this season. If the current trend continues theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a

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force to be reckoned with in the playoffs. Kemptville is in a three-way tussle with Pembroke Lumber Kings and Cornwall Colts for the seventh and eighth positions. The post season begins the second week of March with 10 of 12 teams qualifying. The 73’s have a crucial head-tohead meeting with Pembroke on home ice tomorrow (Friday) night. Need fan support It would be nice if Kemptville fans would come out and support their team better! When 73’s were a major force in the former Junior B league in Eastern Ontario they also had a wealth of fan support. Since joining the CCHL in 2007 and moving into a brand new arena complex, attendance has fallen noticeably. This year Kemptville is ninth in the 12 team league in attendance, averaging less than 200 fans per game. Offensively Kemptville is led by second year winger Jason Tackett while head coach Tugnutt’s son Matt, a centre in his fourth season, is second in team scoring. Brockville forward Neil Robinson is one reason Braves are challenging for the Robinson Division and overall league pennants. Mon-

day he was tied for fourth in league scoring with Kemptville’s Tackett. Starting goalie Henry Johnson is the main cog in Brockville’s strong defence. As for Carleton Place, the league leaders are a victim of their own success in a way. They have made it to the national Junior A spotlight twice in a row and have stood tall in the CJHL rankings for three consecutive campaigns. The reason for their success is the overall strength of their line-up and good coaching. Clarke is an experienced coach and a proven success as a recruiter. Although their coach would never say it publicly, Canadians’ on-ice success has undoubtedly impacted this regular season. Five Carleton Place players were members of Team Canada East at the 10th annual World Junior A Challenge tournament played in Whitby and Cobourg just before Christmas. Clarke was the head coach. The tournament was won by Team Canada West. But during the nearly two weeks their coach and players were involved in the world tournament Carleton Place lost three of five games, including a key encounter against Ottawa. Rookie goalie Colton Point and two other Canadians also played in the CJHL Prospects’ Game in Surrey, BC recently.

Although Point was the coMVP of the game for the victorious Team Canada East squad, he and his teammates were also away from their CCHL team for several days. Carleton Place has also persevered through a major injury crisis. Acknowledged leader and team captain Jordan Larson missed 24 games with a severe high ankle sprain. Underlining his value is the fact that on his recent return to the line-up he was still fifth in team scoring and 17th on the CCHL scoring chart. Before Larson’s return five other players went down with injuries including three veteran forwards. Carleton Place has been playing without five of their top 10 forwards and yet they still managed to jump from third back to first overall, the position they held Monday. If the majority of those players return Canadians should be able to mount a strong bid for a third straight CCHL title. No matter who claims first place overall the upcoming playoffs promise to be the most competitive in years with half a dozen teams capable of winning the Bogart-Nielsen Cup, emblematic of CCHL supremacy. I look forward to attending as many post season games as possi-

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960002 ..........30 CHURCHILL CRES ......................104,900 .... 1.5STY 980495 ..........30 RIDEAU AVE ...............................105,900 .... BUNGLOW 978705 ..........3 WINNIFRED ST.............................139,900 .... 2STOREY 974991 ..........40 THOMAS ST ...............................147,500 .... 1.5STY 983417 ..........132 BROCKVILLE ST. ......................147,900 .... SEMI_DET 975609 ..........22 GLEN AV.....................................159,000 .... 2STOREY 980735 ..........93 QUEEN ST ..................................174,500 .... 2STOREY 985089 ..........63 LAVINIA ST. ................................174,900 .... BUNGLOW 985053 ..........63 WILLIAM ST................................179,000 .... 1.5STY 982015 ..........8 GLADSTONE.................................179,000 .... 1.5STY 982268 ..........24 MCEWEN ...................................195,000 .... 2STOREY 980114 ..........264 PERCY ST ................................249,000 .... 2 STOREY

WATERFRONT

591 Cty Rd 7 $229,900 – MLS®985160 Evelyn Lee

983773 ..........133 LAKE LANE (WATER ACCESS) ..69,900 ...... MOBILE 969188 ..........364 BLAID POOLE FARM LAN .........399,000 .... OTHER 945523 ..........5 O7A RD ........................................525,000 .... BUNGLOW 969818 ..........21 RIDEAU FERRY RD .....................569,900 .... 1.5STY 974092 ..........360 SUNSET DR .............................699,900 .... 2STOREY 964382 ..........36 R14 RD ......................................999,900 .... BUNGLOW

65 Chambers St $549,900 – MLS®961690 Judy Charles

22 Glen Ave $159,000 – MLS®975609 Evelyn Lee

OUT OF TOWN

4188 Hwy 43 $219,900 – MLS®963376 Francine Rever/Mark Lee

Superb location, great condition, excellent price. 2 bd, 2 bth condo. Finished L/L, newer Florida room. Hardwood on both $202,000. levels. Call Demi Thompson 613-264-4330

NEW LISTING

FARM AND LAND

977259 ..........62 COUNTY RD ...............................119,500 .... BUNGLOW 948405 ..........554 WEEDMARK RD .......................139,000 .... 2STOREY 966884 ..........3843 43 HIGHWAY HY.....................159,900 .... 1.5STY 981180 ..........1104 COUNTY RD 16 ......................159,900 .... 2STOREY 959684 ..........275 BAY RD ....................................194,900 .... HIRANCH 963376 ..........4188 43 HWY..................................219,900 .... BUNGLOW 980044 ..........45 LAKE ELOIDA RD .......................249,900 .... BUNGLOW 966954 ..........8 DRUMMOND ST ...........................273,800 .... 2STOREY 980812 ..........126 CODE DR..................................289,000 .... BUNGLOW 979673 ..........124 MEADOW LANE .......................292,900 .... SPLIT 980031 ..........2777 ROSEDALE RD .......................319,000 .... 1.5STY 899885 ..........35 WILLS RD...................................359,000 .... BUNGLOW

975979 ..........0 BRITON-HOUGHTON BAY RD .......19,900 ...... LOT 976938 ..........106 CASSELLVILLE LANE................25,000 ...... LOT 975980 ..........00 BRITON-HOUGHTON BAY RD .....29,000 ...... LOT 965812 ..........0 BAKERS RD .................................29,900 ...... LOT 975014 ..........0 BAY RD RD...................................34,000 ...... LOT 974545 ..........10651 BROOKS RD.........................49,900 ...... LOT 974615 ..........2248 BUSH RD ...............................199,000 .... ACREAGE

John Jonkman

COMMERCIAL

980615 ..........80 LITTLE BRIDGE ST #B ................12/SF ........ OFFICE 980623 ..........83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST. #12 .............13/SF ........ OFFICE 980370 ..........80 LITTLE BRIDGE ST......................12/SF ........ OFFICE 980620 ..........83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST. #104 ...........205,000 .... RETAIL 980617 ..........83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST. #102 ...........235,000 .... RETAIL 979135 ..........180 LOMBARD ST. ..........................329,000 .... LAND 980622 ..........83 LITTLE BRIDGE ST. #$10 ...........375,000 .... RETAIL 976398 ..........21-23 BECKWITH ST. NORTH .........424,900 .... RETAIL 855482 ..........101 RIDEAU AVENUE ......................449,000 .... INDUST

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980757 ..........175 CHAMBERS..............................109,000 .... DUP-UP 967857 ..........130 ELMSLEY N ST ........................179,900 .... DUP-UD 980654 ..........12-14 QUEEN ST ............................224,900 .... FOURPLEX 961690 ..........65 CHAMBERS ST ..........................549,900 .... FOURPLEX

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Nan Bell** 613-285-7727

Josee Biggs** 613-797-9592

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Demi Thompson

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PERTH

Sheila Birch

Randy Cavanagh

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613-390-1604

613-464-1000

THE MEADOWS PERTH

NEW LISTING

BIG RIDEAU LAKE

HUNTINGDON GREEN CONDO beautifully renovated 1 bd, 1 bth on ground flr, w/ 3-season room, gardens & view of Tay River. GeoThermal heating, U/G heated parking + storage. $289,900.

Open plan design, 3 bds, study; vaulted ceilings. Palladian windows – 2 balconies. Walkout basement, dbl gar., patio, good road access. $599,500.

PERTHMORE - PERTH

Paul Gordon

Sheri D’Aoust

613-390-2281

613-812-9344

Sales Representative

PERTH CONDOMINIUM 2 bed spacious floor 3rd apartment close to all amenities. Cherry h/wood, sep laundry & storage, Elevator. Heat & water inc. in condo fee. $230,000.

ALTHORPE ROAD

Cozy 2 bd, 1 bth, 1 ½ storey home w/loads of recent renovations. 325’ frontage for privacy w/gardens & mix of trees. Close to store, lakes & golf. $159,900.

NEW PRICE

NEAR PERTH 3 bd, 1 1/2 sty home w/fenced yard, in-ground pool, insulated det. gar. on wellgroomed lot. Close to schools, Cozy 3 bd, 1 bth bungalow with many updates, recreation & full finished L/L w/walkout and attached garage amenities. all on 1.3 acres mins. to Perth. $249,900. $239,000.

NEAR PERTH

CLOSE TO PERTH

Well built side-split - 4 bd, 2 bth on 1.1 landscaped acres in exclusive Acheson Acres. Expansive deck, lrg private yard, 2 car gar...all close to golfing, lakes & shopping. $299,000.

Angela Johnstone* 613.227.2869

Silvia Blanchard* 613.294.3661

Mike McCue* 613.253.5741

Matt Fillipoff* 613.809.2289

David Cousineau* 613.222.2047

Brenda

MacDonald-Rowe**

613.913.9915

Diane Hatfield** 613.762.0122

Jennifer Beaulac* 613.621.9798

Broker

5571 COUNTY RD 12

PERTH

Charming Scandinavian scribe log home offers privacy & serenity, gorgeous treed 4 acre lot, nr Perth/Westport-close to many lakes…nature lover’s paradise! $264,900.

NEAR ALMONTE

Immaculate 3bd/3bth home on gorgeous 50x154 ft lot w/ big grassy fenced-in back yard! Sun-filled liv/dining w/hwd & bay window, custom 2 storey 3 bd, 2 bth spacious tastefully renovated kitchen, mstr w/bay log home, 2 car detached garage on 2.85 acres. window & ensuite, $299,900. finished L/L. $289,000.

Jean Sharpe

Sales Representative 613-464-0008

INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN REAL ESTATE OR CHANGE OF LOCATION? CONTACT JOHN JONKMAN FOR DETAILS ON BECOMING A SUCCESSFUL SALES REPRESENTATIVE IN BEAUTIFUL HERITAGE PERTH 613-561-6464

NEAR PERTH

3+1 bd, 1 bth charming bungalow, L/L family room, 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow with lrg master w/walk-in with many upgrades, set on gorgeous landscaped closet & ensuite, formal dining rm, att. garage, 1 acre property. Great for starters or retirees. new furnace & 3 yr old septic system. $229.000. $224,900.

DREAMS FOR SALE – CHOOSE WISELY....CHOOSE

James Benda*** 613-283-7000

Sheena Stewart* 613.323.3181

OwnEd and OpEratEd

Spectacular country home in mint condition on 3+acres just mins from Perth. Expansive ‘home office’ space inc boardroom in loft. 3 patios & 3 season 3 bd, 2 bth split level home with new kitchen, THE FOX STONE – To be built 1,884 sq. ft. veranda. $534,000. ceramic throughout, att gar. Close to schools, 2 bd, 2 bth bungalow, L/L Theatre/Hobby room. Call Jean Sharpe 613- amenities & hospital. $269,900. ICF construction, NG heat, A/C, dbl att. garage. 464-0008 $559,500.

WATERFRONT

2 bed cottage on 3 acres on Otty Lake. Newly renovated kitchen. Refinish pine floors in living area. Wood coverall for boat storage. $249,900. Call Paul Gordon 613-390-2281

Jennifer Glazier

Broker of Record

1026 CODE RD, PERTH

129 OLD WAGON ROAD

NEW LISTING

SAT FEB 20TH 11:00 - 3:00 PM • SUN FEB 21ST 11:00 - 3:00 PM Newly constructed 1,650 sq. ft. – 3 bd, 2 bth bungalow, large deck, dbl att gar. $499,900 Host: Sheila Birch 613-390-1604 or Host: Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

Tim Lee* 613-283-7788

Kathy Perreault Kemptville/Merrickville x. 134 kperreault@perfprint.ca

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83 Little Bridge St #102 $235,000 – MLS®980617 Josee Biggs

IN TOWN

21 Rideau Ferry Rd. $569,900 – MLS®969819 Evelyn Lee

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65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls

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Paul Butcher* 613.898.8597

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Sue Willmott* 613.863.4082

Ralph Shaw, CIP*** 613.253.2121 x111

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REBECCA WISSLER,

ASA, CNE, BRokER DIRECt: 613-264-9481

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Independently owned and operated 515 McNeely Ave., Unit 1-A Carleton Place

THINKING OF SELLING IN 2016? BE PRO-ACTIVE, BE PREPARED CALL NOW FOR THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO GET STARTED rebecca@remaxriverview.com www.rebeccawisslerrealestate.com

Tanya Evoy

Sales Representative

DIRECT 613.285.4214 OFFICE 613.257.4663

www.tanyaevoy.ca

SPECIAL PROMOTION – THINKING OF SELLING?

$269,000

Just list with Rebecca by April 30, 2016 and be entered into a draw to receive a 1% discount from commission payment on closing. On a sale price of a $300,000 home this could mean a saving of $3,000+HST. Draw to take place on May 1, 2016

oPEn HoUSE Saturday FEB 20TH 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 3249 McLachlin Rd, Montague off Hwy 15 3+1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, Natural Gas Heat $199,900

SELLERS WANTED!

I have buyers looking for homes in BURGESSWOOD and High end WATERFRONT homes. Contact Rebecca – 613-264-9481

nEW LISTInG oPEn HoUSE Saturday FEB 20th 3:00-4:30 p.m. 21 Bay Road, Smiths Falls Rural 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bath

Team

$203,000

oPEn HoUSE Saturday FEB 20TH 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 92 Poonamalie Rd, Smiths Falls Rural 3+1 Bedroom, 2 Bath $299,900

nEW LISTInG 4177 County Rd 43, Smiths Falls Rural 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, 3+ Acres!

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$189,900 • MLS#984119 • kArEn DUnCAn

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$74,900 • MLS#983345 • JEFF WILSOn

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2184 DrUMMonD Con. 10A

3 bedroom bungalow a short drive to Carleton Place or Perth. Open concept kit/eat area. Sunken living room. Deck, above ground pool & more!

$214,900 • MLS#984341 • ROBIn FERRILL

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Welcome to Mississippi Lake. This popular park is home to many long term residents. This unit has had many upgrades including kitchen, bath, windows, decks, shed and much more. Easy to show and always immaculate.

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239 GRAnT STREET

Wonderfully updated 4 bedroom home in Mississippi Manor. New roof shingles, Charming 2+1 bedroom bungalow located on quiet, family street with large eaves, windows. New Interior paint in modern colour palette. Lovely custom blinds. open concept kitchen. Low maintenance home boasting new roof 2014, newer Large fenced yard with big back deck and patio. Gas fireplace in big lower level family room. Maple hardwood floors on main level, cheater ensuite +++ Call: furnace and A/C. Large master bedroom with deep double closets. Minutes to all amenities in the beautiful town of Perth. $267,900 • MLS#965348 • rhonDA BrUnkE

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20 FArM STrEET, ALMonTE

Building lot in town located just off the downtown core. Zoned for commercial and residential use. Great potential! Ideal for main floor business and home or apartments above! Call for details!

$139,900 • MLS#983088 • JASon CoLEMAn

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$429,900 • MLS#968525 • MArLY BUrkE

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1782 rAMSAY Con. 1

IDYLLIC SETTING! Hobby farm with 5.89 acres and 2 stall stable converted to double garage. 5 bedrooms, 2 baths. Massive rooms! 2500 sq. ft. pool & hot tub & manicured lawns.

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$589,900 • MLS#978816 • John CoBUrn

$429,900 • MLS#983784 • JEFF WILSOn

114 BECkwITh STrEET 414 FLORA STREET Professionally designed and built, this gorgeous bungalow has had great upgrades Executive custom bungalow with wonderful views of large pond in rear yard. Charming adult lifestyle 2 bedroom, 2 full bath bungalow. Cozy living room with Solid brick three storey home with finished attic. Zoned commercial on main level Please visit MLS# 978816 to view 79 photographs and four 360º panoramic tours and regular maintenance. Just 5 minutes to town, this home is fully finished on both levels and has a huge detached garage, have a look, you won’t be disappointed. of this great home. and can be residential or commercial on second and third level. Shows Well!! fireplace and built-in book shelves. Finished lower level. $279,900 • MLS#982140 • ROBIn FERRILL

$249,900 • MLS#982269 • John CoBUrn

HERITAGE WAY REALTY BROKERAGE Independently owned and operated

Carleton Place 613-253-3175 ROBIN J. FERRILL Broker of Record Almonte 613-256-5677

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59 Beckwith Street North Smiths Falls

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MLS# 963876

SAtUrdAY feB 20, 1:00pm-2:30pm

111 BIRCH LANE – $78,000

97 CoLoneL BY – $263,999

wendyhilliersells@gmail.com** GARRY DALGLEISH* OPEN HOUSE

MANOTICK

sUNDAY FEB 21, 1:00PM-2:00PM

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63 mArSHA dr – $224,900

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NEW PRICE

KEVIN GRIMES*** 613-283-2121

ANNA KOWALEWSKI* 613-875-7842

SAtUrdAY feB 20, 12:30pm-2:00pm

190 HoGAn Ave – $249,900

39 LoMBARD sT – $127,500

JOHN GRAY**

www.lisaritskes.com*

JACALYN GRIMES** 613-283-2121

JOE LEBLANC* 613-283-2121

OPEN HOUSE

22 LAviniA – $144,900

19 montAGUe St – $99,800

JOHN GRAY**

NEW LISTING

89 LEACoCk RD – $299,900

JOHN GRAY**

JOHN GRAY** 613-868-6068

4788 Briton-HoUGHton BAY rd $44,900

JENNIFER MCCLEERY* 613-285-5007

159 eLmSLeY St. n. – $154,900

GERRY SEGUIN* 613-852-4313

274 WEEDMARk RD MoNTAGUE – $229,900

DUPLEX

27 Winnifred St. – $169,900

ROB GARVIN*

LISA RITSKES* 613-285-6611

NEW LISTING

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CAROL BARBER** 613-285-4887

sUNDAY FEB 21 12:30PM-2:00PM

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NEW PRICE

WENDY HILLIER** 613-285-4476

MERRICKVILLE

929 HERITAGE DR – $598,500

ROB GARVIN*

sUNDAY FEB 21, 2:30pm-4:00pm

31 CAroL CreS – $219,900

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91 PooNAMALIE RD – $279,900

4025 CedAr Grove – $175,000

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JACKIE WATKINS* 613-485-6585

28 mCeWAn Ave. – $234,900

JOHN GRAY**

JIM FISHER* 613-402-7653

BUTCH WEBSTER* 613-285-4959

ROB GARVIN* 613-284-6968

LAURIE WEBSTER* 613-285-7553

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$425,000

Siblings in the City!

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Metro City Realty Ltd. Brokerage 344 O’Connor Street, Ottawa, Ontario 613-563-1155

JOHN COBURN**

TOP PRODUCER International President’s Circle

ROBIN FERRILL***

International President’s Circle

BARBARA SHEPHERD Sales Representative

613-326-1361

Office 613-264-0123 Settlement Realty BRokeRage

Each OfficE indEpEndEntly OwnEd & OpEratEd

BEsT lOT IN BuRgEssWOOd WaTERfRONT COmmuNITy $539,000 Only 10 mins. to historic Perth. Residents enjoy exclusive use of a wonderful waterfront area for swimming, boating, picnicking, plus 200 acres of recreational land for hiking, snow shoeing etc. Spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath comfy home on a private and low maintenance 4 acre lot. Open concept kitchen/family room with cozy wood burning fireplace. Sunroom overlooking the yard and the woods. Call for more details and showing. Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361 barbara-shepherd@coldwellbanker.ca PERTH IN TOWN 32 Gore St. W. Perth $169,000 Many renos over the last 10 years — fresh & clean with 5 bedrooms, 1 on the main level, 2 full baths & large 2nd floor landing for possible office area. High ceilings, tall baseboards, spacious, easy walk to downtown Perth. Parking for 2 small cars, no yard. Zoning allows single family or duplex. Call Barbara Shepherd 613-326-1361

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Open HOuse

Empties for Paws bottle drive blitz Feb. 20-21 d n e k e e W

Saturday February 20

11:00am-12:00pm 20 Basswood Cres 93 Queen St 41 Russell St 11:00am-12:30pm 256 Orchard Cres 3249 McLachin Rd 11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 11:30am-12:30pm 28 Lally Lane 21 02A 381 Kitley Line 3 12:00pm-1:30pm 81 Drummond St W 12:30pm-1:30pm 190 Hogan Ave 12:30pm-2:00pm 39 Lombard St 31 Carol Cres 1:00pm-2:00pm 141 Silver Lake Lane 127 Sheppard Ave 20 Joseph St 1517 Dalhousie Con 3 111 Birch Lane 1:00pm-2:30pm 97 Colonel By Cres 92 Poonamalie Rd 1:00pm-3:00pm 53 Cockburn St 2343 Rosedale Rd 2:30pm-4:30pm 19 Montague St 3:00pm-4:30pm 21 Bay Rd

Smiths Falls Rural Linda McKenna 613-485-0576 Smiths Falls Francine Rever 613-285-7274 Smiths Falls Lisa Ritskes 613-285-6611 Perth Montague

Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214

Perth

Sheila Birch 613-390-1604

Perth Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585 Perth Rural Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Smiths Falls Rural Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476 Perth

Doug Forde 613-285-5732

Smiths Falls

Lisa Ritskes 613-285-6611

Smiths Falls Smiths Falls

John Gray 613-868-6068 Jacalyn Grimes 613-283-2121

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Michelle Fournier 613-812-8585 Pauline Aunger 613-285-9158 Nancy Belot 613-913-7747 Cole Walker 613-812-0536 Wendy Hillier 613-285-4476

Smiths Falls Garry Dalgleish 613-880-4434 Smiths Falls Rural Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214 Perth Karen Duncan 613-253-3175 Smiths Falls Rural Terrilee Kelford 613-285-9292 Smiths Falls

John Gray 613-868-6068

Smiths Falls Rural Tanya Evoy 613-285-4214

Sunday February 21

11:00am-3:00pm 133 Sheppard Ave 11:30am-12:30pm 22 Lavinia St 12:30pm-2:00pm 929 Heritage Dr 1:00pm-2:00pm 6434 Clingin Lane 63 Marsha Dr 2:00pm-4:00pm 53 Cockburn St 239 Grant St 240-102 Coleman St 2:30pm-4:00pm 89 Leacock Rd

Perth

Randy Cavanagh 613-464-1000

Smiths Falls

Rob Garvin 613-284-6968

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Last minute tax-saving, income-building RRSP tips The deadline for making your 2015 contribution to investments held in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is only a few days away – but you can still enhance your retirement nest egg and save on taxes when you take advantage of these last-minute RRSP tips. RRSP deadline basics • February 29, 2016, at 11:59 p.m. is the deadline for contributing to investments in your RRSP for the 2015 tax year. • The maximum contribution room that can be created for 2015 is $24,930, depending on your earned income in 2014 (and minus your pension adjustment if applicable). • You’ll find your personal maximum allowable contribution on your most recent notice of assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (on line (A) of the RRSP Deduction Limit Statement). • You can carry forward unused contribution room from prior years. • You can fill your unused contribution room in a single year or over a number of years until the end of the year in which you reach age 71(or the end of the year your spouse/common-law partner turns 71 if he or she is younger). RRSP tips that defer taxes, save on taxes and build income • Maximizing your RRSP contribution this year (and every year) is often the best strategy for tax savings and maximizing potential longterm growth. • Catch up on your unused contribution room from previous years as quickly as possible for additional savings and enhanced long-term growth. • An RRSP loan can help you maximize this year’s contribution and catch up on past contribution room. The money you borrow will

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Regional Round-Up Annual Heritage Dinner, Friday Feb 19, 7PM, Almonte Legion, Speaker Rick Roberts, The Lanark Society Settlers: An Assisted Emigration Scheme. Tickets in advance from museum 613-257-8503 or Baker Bob’s in Almonte. Legion District G Girls Peewee Hockey Tournament, Saturday, February 20, 1:00pm at the Almonte Community Centre. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Shopping. Monday, February 22, shop and lunch. Call 613256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Supper Social, Tuesday, February 23, Almonte Legion. Transportation. Entertainment “Indian River Boys”. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Theatre Trip and Supper out in Carleton Place, Saturday, February 27, “The Beauty & the Beast”. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mills’ Home Support, Almonte. Theatre Trip and Supper out in Smiths Falls, Friday, February 19, comedy “The Fox on the Fairway”. Call 613-256-4700 to reserve your seat on the bus. Mills’ Seniors Services, Almonte, Parkinson’s Support Group. Monday, February 29, 2 p.m. at the Mills’ office, 67 Industrial Drive. Call Seniors Services 613-256-4700 to register. Meetings take place the last Monday of the month. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum’s annual “Soup for Thought” Luncheon Fundraiser. February 20. Two seatings: 11:30 am-1:00 pm and 1:30-3:00 pm. Tickets: MVT Museum, Baker Bob’s, and Pêches et Poivre. Contact: Michael Rikley-Lancaster 613 256-3754 Ext. 7. Movies on the Mississippi, This Changes Everything. Mississippi Valley Textile Museum, Sunday February 21, 2:30 p.m. Includes draw for a copy of the book. http://www.hubhospice. com Ontario Early Years Centre fun with Science, Wednesday, March 16, Naismith Public School, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Pre-registration necessary: 613-283-0095 ext 300.

Bounce Back & Thrive, (10 sessions, childcare available) Tuesdays Mar 1-May 10, (except Mar 16)10-noon, 30 Bennett St. Preregistration necessary. 613-283-0095 Ext.300 Breakfast- 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. After 9 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. masses at St. Mary’s- 28 Hawthorne. Sponsor: Knight of Columbus. Carleton Place & District Pink Ladies Breast Cancer Support Group meet the third Thursday of the month from 2.00-4.00 p.m. Further information: Anne 613-253-0450. Carleton Place Baptist, 299 Bridge St. Sunday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Evening of worship in music led by our youth. Guest musicians and speaker. Colour Yourself Calm, A Zen colouring program aimed at adults. Fourth Wednesday of the month 6:30-8pm. February 24. Sign up at the library. 613-257-2702. Women only; Empowerment through Education. Computer and technology course. Start date February 25. Eight weeks, tools provided. Email for more information and to enrol: tkwissa@gmail.com

Any community organization based in our circulation area wishing to list an event of community interest is invited to submit a description of 25 words or less in writing. Admissions or event costs, will not be included. Deadline is Monday at 4:30 p.m. prior to publication date. This service is provided free of charge. Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. Write, Metroland Media, Attn: Regional Roundup, P.O. Box 158, Smiths Falls, Ont. K7A 4T1, or fax at 613-283-5909 or e-mail: jmichaelis@theemc.ca OR cheryl.code@metroland.com. Items will be edited as necessary. Please include name, address and phone number.

Euchre Tournament, 4 hand regular & bid, Thursday, February 18, 1pm, Waterside Retirement Community, 105 McNeely Ave, Everyone welcome, in support of Sunset Club. 613-2532010. Facebook101, Saturday February 20, 2-4, Introductory class to Facebook, how to be safe and have fun on Facebook. Sign up at the library. 613-257-2702. February, new program “Slow Mail”. Goal: to encourage people to write a letter. Letters will be delivered in a year. Letters can be dropped off at the front desk of the library. Addresses required, postage not. Gym Jam, Thursday, February 25, 6:30-8 p.m. Carambeck Community Centre. Pre-registration necessary. Call 613-283-0095 (Ext.300). Music, Monday Feb 29, 10-11am, Carambeck Community Centre, Carleton Place. Preregistration necessary. 613-283-0095 (Ext.300) Need to lose some weight, come and join us at TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), a nonprofit weight loss support group. Monday evenings 5:30-7pm, Legion, 177 George St., Info: Leanne 613-253-2013. Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Gym Jam, Thursday, January 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Carambeck Community Centre. Pre-registration necessary 613-283-0095 ext 300. Pickleball, Naismith School, 250 King St. Every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, 6:309:30 pm. Generously sponsored by Mills Community Support Ltd. All are welcome. Stay sharp and in shape.

KEMPTVILLE Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Thursday each month, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Lawrence Lodge, 1803 County Rd. 2 E. Baby Talk, Wednesday, February 24, 1:30-3 p.m. Ontario Early Years Centre. North Grenville Toastmasters meet 1st, 3rd Thursday every month. O’Farrell Financial Services, Boardroom (292 County Rd. 44). 7 p.m. Learn communication/leadership skills. “Pyjama Jam” Tuesdays 5-7:30 p.m. 207-215 Sanders St. Info: (613)258-2225 or 1(866)433-8933 ext 2374. Sign Language with Baby - Ontario Early Years, Learn American Sign Language with your baby, birth-12mnths, Mondays Feb. 29 - Mar 21, 1:30-2:30pm, 33 Clothier St. (Sanders St. entrance), Info: 1-866-433-8933 ext 2374. The Odd Fellow & Rebekah Lodges are serving home cooked Roast Beef & Mashed Potato dinner, 119 Clothier St., East. Sunday, 28 February, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Information 613258-2258.

LANARK Book Club, Sunday, February 21, 2 p.m. “Fugitive Pieces” by Anne Michaels and “Earth and High Heaven” by Gwethalyn Graham. Info: Helen Wilkinson 613-259-2843. 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. 6th Annual Snow Angel Making Party, Highlands Gate, 4381 Wolf Grove Road, Lanark Highlands. Sunday February 21, 1-4pm, There is a play structure with a curly slide, horses to feed carrots to, sliding hills and 85 acres of fields and forest to snow shoe and cross

country ski Music Jamboree at the Lanark Legion, Sat., February 20 at 2pm, 69 George St., Lanark. Everyone welcome Sacred Heart’s Dinner/Jamboree, Friday, February 19, Foy Hall: 91 Princess St, 6 p.m. Dinner, Music follows. Host Alberta. Info: 613259-2671.

MERRICKVILLE Legion Open, February 24, 7-10 p.m., “Acoustic Music Night”. Open Mic in the Club Room. Legion Open, February 27, 12-4 p.m. Merrickville Legion, Music by Doug & Pam Champagne, February 19, 7-11 p.m., ham dinner served at 6 p.m. Merrickville Legion, Open February 20, 12-4 p.m. Music by Gord Barnes & “Laredo”, February 26, 7-11 p.m., Roast beef dinner served at 6. Merrickville Legion.

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pm, Civitan Hall. Dinner 5 pm. Info: 613-2671825. Perth Stamp Club: Meeting at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday February 24th., McMartin House, 125 Gore St. E. Info. call Phil Warrington 613264-0724. RTA Central Club, Saturday, February 20. Rideau Trail Hike Level 1, 6 km, moderate pace. Meet at Conlon Farm for 9:30 a.m. departure. Leader: Yvonne Kennedy 613-267-9817. RTA Central Club, Saturday, February 27. Trails, level 2, 11.5 km, moderate pace. Hike or snowshoe. Meet at Conlon Farm for 9:30 a.m. departure. Leader: Jack Tannett 613-466-0417. Stroke survivor and caregiver support group, meets the 4th Wednesday of every month between 1:30-3:30 p.m. Legion, 26 Beckwith St E. Info: (613)549-6666 x6867. Teaching Bridge - Classes are ongoing at 1 p.m. at McMartin House. An opportunity to learn how to play bridge or update your skills. Call 613-267-5531. All welcome. The Butterfly Fan Club- Perth & District Breast Cancer Support Group. Meeting, Thurs., February 18, Perth Family Health Centre, 7-9 p.m. 33 Lewis St. Info: Carleen 613-812-4474. Monthly meetings, 3rd Thursday.

RURAL Songs of the Misty Isles, a harp concert featuring music and poetry from Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Brittany; Sunday, February 4 Hand Euchre Friday, February 19, 7:30 28, 2 p.m. St. Andrew’s United Church, www. p.m., Pierces Corners Hall. Light lunch. All standrewsunitedpakenham.org 613-623-3823 welcome. Info: 613-489-1684 Alzheimer Society- Support Group Meetings. 3rd Friday each month, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Country Roads Community Health Centre, PERTH 4319 Cove Rd. at Hwy. 15 (Portland). Archives Lanark, open every Friday & Al-Anon Meetings. If you are living with Saturday, 10-3 pm, 1920 Con.7, Drummond or near a drinking problem. Every Thursday 8 (former Drummond Township Office near p.m. St. James Anglican Church, Drummond Drummond Center.)Info: 613-267-2232 or 613 St. 613-267-4848, 613-267-6039. 256-3130. Baby Sign Language, (4 sessions), TuesBeckwith & District Friendship Club will days, March 1, 8, 22, 29. 10-11 a.m., Perth Li- meet March 2, Centennial Hall, Franktown, brary. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 Potluck supper at 6 p.m. Musical entertainment. (Ext.300). Inquiries 613-257-2756. Bridge, Perth Duplicate Bridge Club meets Beckwith Playgroup meets Mondays and 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 18 and 25 at Thursdays, 9:30-11:30. Beckwith Twp Hall, Perth Civitan Club. For partnership contact Black’s Corners, (Sept.-June). Info: 613-257Bert Picard 613-267-5305. 1539. Community Dinners, St. Paul’s United Best Possible Start Drop-In. Parenting Church, 25 Gore St. West (corner of Gore & information and support. 1st and 3rd Monday’s D’Arcy St.) Saturday, February 20, 4:30-6pm, each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Country Roads barbecued chicken thighs, cole slaw, vegetables, CHC, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info: Early potatoes, rolls, desserts, tea/coffee. Years Team, 613-272-2799 or 1-888-998-9927. Gospel Sing, featuring vocal talents of Sheri Bid Euchre, Every second Monday night, Lee Walters, Sunday February 21, 6:00pm, As- Feb 8 & Feb 22, 7:00 p.m. Tatlock Community bury Free Methodist Church. 144 Gore St. E., Hall. Info: 613-267-2345. Bid euchre every Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. Kids Have Stress Too!, Wednesday, March Montague & District Seniors Club, 658 Rose2, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Perth Stewart School. Pre- dale Rd S. (613)283-8482. registration necessary. 613-283-0095 (Ext.300). Bingo, Elgin Lions Club Hall, every ThursLanark County Quilters Guild meeting, day night, 7 p.m. Smoke free. Tuesday February 23, at the Lions Hall, Perth Boyd’s United Church on the Ferguson’s Fairgrounds, 1:00 p.m. Guests: Mississippi Tex- Falls Rd. Ham And Bean Supper, Feb 20, 4:30tile Museum presenting a trunk show. Refresh- 6:30. Take-out. Info Call 613-257-7424, 613ments and guests welcome. 257-7929. Snowmobilers welcome. Men’s group, 1st Wednesday evening Diabetes and You, Meters & Meter(March 2). Teens on up, All men warmly wel- ing - Jane Palmer, RN CDE, February 18, 10comed and respected. Bust isolation, build com- 11:30am, Country Roads Community Health munity. Details 613-267-8308. Centre, 4319 Cove Road, Portland. Info 613Perth & District Historical Society, cele- 272-3302 x237 Kate. bration of 75 years of St. Patrick’s Day in Perth, Old-fashioned Carnival, sponsored by The from 1856 to 1920, Thursday, February 18, 7:30 New Horizon Club. Wednesday Feb 24, 2pm, pm, Legion, 26 Beckwith St. Information: 613- Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall, 264-0094 www.perthhs.org Dinner/Dance, Sunday February 28, GrenPerth Civitan Country Jamboree, Sunday, ville Snowmobile Club, 4901 Charleville Road, February 28 (4th Sunday every month), 2-6:30 Music by R&B Country, Dance 2-5 p.m. Roast

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Beef Dinner to follow. Everyone welcome! Euchre plus Ham & Bean Supper, Saturday, February 20 at the Maberly Community Hall. Cards 1:30 pm, meal 4:30 pm. Sponsor Maberly Agricultural Society. Info: Sue 613268-2507 or Kathy 613-268-2730. Feb 19th Valentine Week- All You Can Eat Spaghetti, Royal Canadian Legion, Upper Rideau Branch #542, Westport 6 pm. Horseshoes, Toledo Legion, every Tuesday, 7 p.m. sharp. All welcome. Lombardy Agricultural Society invites all local contractors and builders to participate in our build a bench for our park challenge. Questions: Bonnie 613-283-1328. Oxford Mills Community Association’s Annual General Meeting March 3rd (7pm), The meeting will conclude with nominations for, and an election of the vacant seats on the Board. Snow Road Snowmobile Club Breakfast February 20, 8-11 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Everyone welcome. You could win a Breakfast. Snow Road Snowmobile Club “Ride For Dad” -Fighting Prostate Cancer, February 27, Registration 8-10 a.m. at Clubhouse, 1106 Gemmills Road. Spaghetti Dinner served at Clubhouse after the Ride. Support Group for individuals whose lives have been affected by mental health issues or trauma. Wednesdays, 1-3pm in the library, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1817 Richardson Side Road (at Huntmar), Carp Watson’s Corners Community Hall Annual General Meeting. February 22, 7:00 p.m. at the Hall. All welcome. Wednesday, March 2. Spring Tea Social. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. Guthrie House, 10 Perth St., Elgin. Refreshments provided. Spring gardening tips & bulbs. Hosted by Elgin Giving Gardeners. Susan growEGGs@yahoo.ca “Wild Things” - Featuring the art of Spirits of the Osprey. At ArtScene Spencerville, 11 Spencer St, February 5 to March 27, 2016. Website at artscenespencerville.weebly.com 613258-4400. Window Box Challenge, using orange flowers as the focal point, 150 Lombardy Fair, calling all gardeners and horticulturists. Information: Aline Hicks 613-283-5797.

SMITHS FALLS 4 hand euchre, Wednesday, February 24, 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Legion, Main St. Good prizes, good food. 613-284-1074. 40 Plus Singles Dinner & Dance, Civitan Club, #12468 Hwy 15, Saturday February 20th, Dinner at 7 p.m. dance to follow. Bake Sale at the Hub (Gallipeau Centre), from 10 a.m. till sell out. Saturday, February 20. Proceeds in support of the community pool. Bid Euchre, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Canadian Room, Legion Br 95. Bingo, Every Thursday evening, 7 p.m. (canteen open from 4:30-7 p.m.) Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95. Contract Bridge, Hanley Hall, downstairs, Wednesday, February 24, 1 p.m. Info: 613-2836116. Darts, Friday 8 p.m. Mixed. Legion. Darts, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Singles. Royal Canadian Legion, 7 Main St E. Duplicate Bridge, Every Monday evening, 7 p.m., Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95. See Smiths Falls page 21

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Duplicate Bridge Lessons with Games, Every Tuesday afternoon, 1 p.m., Lancaster Hall, Legion Br 95. EA- Emotions Anonymous- 12-step organization working toward recovery from emotional difficulties (marriage, children, grief, etc). Meetings (every Tuesday)- February 23, 7 p.m. Salvation Army Church (side door). 613283-0960. Expand your Family Tree Free online resources at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by appointment. 7283 Rogers Stevens Road. Call 613-283-0711 or email

donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, a person’s light on the virtual map will shine even brighter. Approximately every 25 minutes, a Canadian receives a blood cancer diagnosis, making the disease the fourthmost frequent cancer diagnosis in this country. New cases of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma accounted for 10 per cent of the estimated 191,300 new cancer cases diagnosed in Canada in 2014. Leukemia also accounts for nearly one-third of all cancer cases in children less than 14 years. “I am very fortunate to be alive,” says Craig Peleshok, leukemia survivor of Ottawa. “I have committed myself to giving back, both in recognition and thanks for what others

have done for me, and to help others who are suffering from blood cancers. I have done so by supporting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, which funds research and supports patients across Canada.” In addition to lighting the night on our virtual map, Canadians could take part in various planned blood cancer awareness events which took place in regions throughout the country on World Cancer Day. Altogether, these activities culminated to officially kick off registration for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s annual Light The Night walks. Every fall, tens of thousands of Canadians come together in communities across the country to walk and raise money for blood cancer research.

“These inspirational evening walks in nearly 200 communities across North America bring help and hope to people battling blood cancers, as well as their families and survivors,” adds Richard. During these walks, red lanterns are carried by supporters, white lanterns by patients and survivors, and gold lanterns by family and friends in memory of a loved one lost. Canadians can participate in this year’s Light the Night Walk by visiting LightTheNight.ca to learn more and register. Each year, in communities across Canada, teams of families, friends, and co-workers come together to raise funds for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada’s Light The

Night Walks and bring help and hope to people affected by blood cancers, their families, and survivors. These efforts culminate in inspirational, memorable evening walks in nearly 200 communities across North America each fall. There are 11 official Canadian Light The Night Walks and dozens of volunteer-hosted community and school walks, across the country. Visit LightTheNight.ca to learn more.

ltrodden@cogeco.ca Family Literacy Pass It On! Program for pre-schoolers Monday, Wednesday & Friday a.m., 52 Abbott, 9:30-12:00. 613-284-2121 to register or for more info. Fish Fry, Lancaster Hall, February 19, 4-7 p.m. Due to construction for our elevator being installed fish fry will be held in our main hall Lancaster. Good Discipline, Good Kids (2 sessions); Tuesday, February 23, March 1, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CROW office, 91 Cornelia St W. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 (Ext.300) Jamboree, Lancaster Hall, Legion, February 21, Open stage. Music 1-6:30 p.m., dinner at 5

p.m. Monday Night Bid Euchre, Smiths Falls Legion, 7 p.m. Info 613-283-3292 Music, Wednesday Mar 7, 10-11am, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia St. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 (Ext.300) Music, Wednesday Mar 7, 10-11am, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia St. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 (Ext.300) Ontario Early Years Centre Workshop, Preschool Play & Learn (3 sessions), Wednesday, February 24, March 2 and 9, 1:30-3 p.m. CROW office, 91 Cornelia St. Pre-registration necessary 613-283-0095 ext 300. Photograph Collection of the Russian Im-

perial Family Thursday Feb 25, 7pm. Heritage House Museum, 11 Old Sly’s Road. RSVP 613283-6311 heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca. Positive Parenting, Wednesday Mar 23, 6:30-8:30pm, CROW Office, 91 Cornelia St. Pre-registration necessary. 613-283-0095 (Ext.300) St Johns Anglican Church Community Dinner, Sunday, February 21. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. All Welcome. Veterans Coffee Club, Lancaster Hall, Legion, February 28, 9:30 a.m. (Due to construction might be held in our Centennial Room). Youth Darts, Every Sunday afternoon, 1-4 p.m. Jack Rabb Room, Legion Br 95.

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This superhero film is hilarious but definitely not for the kids MOVIE: Deadpool STARRING: Ryan Reynolds, Morena Baccarin, T.J. Miller, Brianna Hildebrand, Gina Carano, Stefan Kapicic and Ed Skrein RATING: 18A I understand that Deadpool comes from the same comic book universe that brought us Spider-Man, X-Men, Thor, and Captain America. However, Deadpool is not a kids movie. Do not, I repeat do not, bring your kids to Deadpool. Unless your kids are 18 then it’s fine. From the opening credits to the very last scene after the end credits Deadpool is the movie we’ve been hoping, wishing, and praying they’d make. By ‘we’ I mean comic book fans in general, and Deadpool fans to be specific. Though I believe there’s a little something for everyone in Deadpool, especially if you’re looking for something outrageously funny and graphically violent. This is the origin story in which Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) becomes Deadpool. We see the merc with a mouth meet the love of his life Vanessa (Morena Baccarin). We’re there for the terminal cancer diagnosis, and again for the terrible decision to put his life in the hands of a mysterious stranger. We witness the ex-

periments and torture at the hands of Ajax (Ed Skrien), that turn Wade into Deadpool. We’re along for the mayhem as Deadpool hunts down Ajax for turning him into a freak, and for kidnapping Vanessa. It’s all here. The wisecracking, the breaking of the forth wall, the bloody violence, and all the sexual innuendo you can handle. This is the Deadpool movie we thought would never be made. For the longest time it looked like an R rated superhero movie would never happen. Yet here it is and it’s perfect. The action sequences are beautifully shot. Each slowmotion bullet, each sword thrust and each decapitated body is filmed in rich and stunning detail. Of course with great action also comes great special effects. Sure the explosions and car flips are amazing, but Colossus, the metal mutant member of the X-Men, is unbelievably good. Colossus, voiced by Stefan Kapicic, is completely CGI, and he’s never looked better as he, and fellow mutant Negasonic Teenage Warhead (Brianna Hildebrand) team up with Deadpool. All that combined with one of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen makes for a laugh-out-loud adrenalin rush. The final piece of the

Nominations open for UCDSB Trustee Innovation Award The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) wants to honour employees who are on the leading edge of innovation in our classrooms and workplaces. The board of trustees is currently accepting nominations for the Trustee Innovation Award, said trustee Caroll Carkner on Feb. 11. The award was created three years ago to recognize creativity and innovation among board staff. “We want to honour employees who find new, untraveled pathways to success,” explained Carkner of the award. “By recognizing these innovative employees, we are hoping their ideas will catch fire with others so the system gets better.” All employees are encouraged to submit nomi-

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BarnDoor Productions puts some comic life into the theatre “What is the life on stage but attitude?” asks one of the characters in David Mamet’s comedy A Life In The Theatre. “Damn little” is the answer. BarnDoor Productions’ (BDP) new staging of A Life In The Theatre, which opens Friday, Feb. 19 at Full Circle Theatre, examines the life on stage as it is played out by two actors. John, a younger actor, is just on the verge of success; Robert, near the end of his career, has seen and done it all. Both, however, are searching for the same answers: why are we here, what are we doing, why are we doing it? If those questions seem familiar, it’s because that is the theme of Mamet’s play: the theatre is life. Mamet makes his point in a series of fast, funny scenes between the two actors, as they prepare for, and perform, a season of plays together. There are, presumably, other people

involved in these productions, but we never see them, or, at least, only fleetingly. Robert and John rehearse backstage, act onstage and philosophize in their dressing room while life outside of their circle goes on, unnoticed. David Bird and Chris Angel, both veteran BDP performers, keep the playing moving from scene to scene – some of them only a few lines long, but always with a telling point and a funny line. Whether it’s on the barricades during the French Revolution (we never do find out why Chris Angel is in a lovely blue frock for that scene) or performing surgery in a play that goes horribly wrong, each scene is fresh and fun. Along the way, we are treated to a parody of a Russian play by Chekhov that is far funnier than Chekhov’s comedies actually are; a British draw-

ing-room drama made far more interesting by a mishap with a zipper; and a seagoing drama seen from behind, that gives away all of the secret tricks of the theatre. The onstage fun is interspersed with some personal time in the dressing room, as Robert and John discuss, and argue over, the nature of their profession. Robert, slamming down a newspaper, vents his frustration with critics: “Born lunatics! To wish for their praise is to wish for death!”. “Oh, they spelled your name wrong,” says John. Later, Robert waxes more poetic. “The theatre is like life – and it is a part of life! You live it!” he intones. A Life In The Theatre laughs at the petty vanities, the posturing and the artificiality of the “theatrical” life, but, in the end, Mamet makes a telling point. The theatre, because it is “live” and happens in real time, in

front of real people, is the art form that is most like life and, because of that, it’s the one that has the potential to affect people most deeply. And, he does all of that while keeping his audience laughing all the way. A Life In The Theatre is the third of BDP’s 21st season shows, with a rare production of Dylan Thomas’ Under Milk Wood already in rehearsal for April. That remarkable “play for voices” is Thomas’ last work and one of his greatest, telling the simple but engrossing story of one day in the life of a tiny Welsh town. What BarnDoor also has underway is a set of auditions for their very special, once-in-a-lifetime spring and summer series of productions for the 200th anniversary of the Perth Military Settlement. Feb. 29 (Leap Day!) offers cheese and Marx Brothers enthusiasts the chance to get involved in

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Cheddar, a musical comedy all about Perth’s Mammoth Cheese – and how Groucho, Harpo and Chico chased it around the world. All of the details about auditions, including dates, times, downloadable scripts and music are at on the BarnDoor Productions website. A Life In The Theatre runs Feb. 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 8:00 p.m. and Feb. 21 and 28 at 2:00 p.m. at Full Circle Theatre, 26 Craig Street, Perth, near Last Duel Park. Tickets are $20 reserved, $22 at the door; students $10. To reserve, call 613-267-1884. No credit cards required; cash at the performance is requested. More information on A Life In The Theatre, auditions for the 200th annviversary productions and all of the others events at Full Circle Theatre is online at www.barndoorproductions.ca. Submitted by BarnDoor Productions

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Beauty and the Beast is brought to life on Mississippi Mudds’ stage Emma Eileen Ziai-Andrigo

Every child spends the first years of their lives listening. So naturally, one of the first things they learn is the sound of their

parent’s voice reading them a fairytale. One of the world’s most treasured fairytale is Beauty and the Beast. People’s love for Beauty and the Beast runs deep for many reasons.

Right from the start the story depicts characters who are was strong, independent, and relatable in their own way. The very first version of Beauty and the Beast was be-

lieved to have been written in 1740 by the French writer Madame Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve. Even though this story was written more than 300 years ago the feel to the story is very modern. Not surprisingly, this story was loved by many and beginning in the 1900s many authors began to rewrite and remodel the story again and again. Then, in 1991 Walt Disney snatched up the idea of Beauty and the Beast and turned it into the story we will forever know and love. A young independent but outcasted girl, dreaming of adventure and hideous beast trapped in his own castle. The two are brought together in

a sequence of strange events, only to find themselves falling in love. The bright story and vibrant music in this tale brought out Beauty and the Beast fan mania which is still alive today. Now, the Disney story has been made into an unforgettable Broadway musical with even more laughter, love and music. Brought to life on stage, Beauty and the Beast is a powerful unforgettable story. I have been a part of the Mississippi Mudds youth theatre group for three years now and there is not many other places where I feel more at home. This year we are very proud to present the beautiful tale of Beauty and the Beast. Let me tell you,

when you come to see a Mudd’s musical, you will not be disappointed. Between the bright set and costumes, beautiful songs, indescribable energy, hilarious scenes and the beautiful story of Beauty and the Beast, you won’t want it to be over. This musical is truly something for the whole family of all ages to enjoy. I hope to see you there! Shows will take place at the Carleton Place Town Hall on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m., Feb. 27 and 28 at 2 p.m., March 3 and 4 at 7 p.m. and March 5 at 2 p.m. For more information, go to www. mississsippimudds.ca. Emma Eileen Ziai-Andrigo is a member of the Mississippi Mudds youth theatre group.

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Hollywood fun, excitement are coming to a theatre near you! On Oscar night, it’s usually just the actors and directors who enjoy the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards. But on Feb. 28, the Studio Theatre and the Stone Cellar are proud to host an Oscar night gala that will make the awards an unforgettable experience right here in Perth! It all starts at the Stone Cellar restaurant on Academy Awards night, where guests will

arrive amid a flurry of flashbulbs. Costumed valets will be available to whisk your car away as you enter for a fabulous three-course dinner, complete with bubbly and wine pairings. Flat-screen TVs will feature the Oscars pre-show during dinner, and following dessert you’ll take a brief red carpet walk to the Studio Theatre. There, in the theatre’s lobby, you’ll learn the fine points of

playing Blackjack from a professional casino dealer, play a fun tabletop horse racing game, and have a keepsake glamour shot taken by a photographer. Upstairs in the theatre you’ll enjoy the full Academy Awards show live-streamed on a massive 10-foot wide video screen. A cash bar will be available throughout the night, and Stone Cellar canapés will be served mid-evening.

“It’s the ultimate Oscar’s watch party,” says Studio Theatre president Penny Silberhorn. “We want everyone to dress Hollywood, and really get into the spirit of this great evening!” Tickets for the Feb. 28 event, which is a fundraiser for the theatre, are just $100, and include available valet parking,

a welcome glass of sparkling wine, a three-course dinner with wine, lots of entertaining activities, and the televised Academy Awards show at the Studio Theatre. A $20 tax receipt will be issued. Tickets are available in Perth at The Stone Cellar, 71 Gore St. E. (613-267-0200), and online or by phone or credit card at Tickets Please, 39 Foster

St. (613-485-6434, ticketsplease. ca) where a service fee applies. Only 100 tickets are available for this exclusive Oscar night gala, so get yours early. For more details please visit studiotheatreperth.com, and experience the Oscars like never before. Submitted by the Studio Theatre

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Car Counsellor tackles old problems and new technology this week “Hi Brian, I own a 1995 Dodge Ram 2500 truck equipped with the V10 gasoline engine. I have had it since 2006 and the current mileage is only 149,000 km. There has always been one persistent problem that nobody seems able to resolve. Driving along it appears as though the timing goes out of whack. The engine misfires loses all power and must be immediately shut down. After approximately five minutes the engine can be restarted and will run just fine. Are you aware of any service related bulletins in existence to this effect or have you any suggestions as to a solution I have had it to numerous garages and all say the problem must be present right at the time when they hook up their test equipment. I have replaced the oxygen sensors but to no avail. Any advice you can offer is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, R” With a vehicle of that age there are a multitude of things that might be causing these symptoms. There were a number of bulletins relating to spark plug wire boots and such. There was also a recall for ignition switch failures for a limited number of these trucks requiring a wiring kit due to overheating of the circuits caused by high-speed heater fan operation. You can find out if this vehicle is involved by calling any authorized FCA (Fiat Chrysler Auto) dealer and having them run the serial number of the truck on their recall database. The most likely culprit is the engine camshaft sensor located at the left side of the front timing chain cover. It works in conjunction with the crankshaft position sensor to coordinate fuel injection and spark plug firing. Without a diagnostic code to help trace this problem, anything any tech does will be a crapshoot. There was also a bulletin on updating the engine computer software for misfire problems. I’d suggest if you’re interested in keeping this on the road getting this resolved as soon as possible as an engine that cuts out without warning can put you and others at risk.

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Learning to skate is a truly Canadian tradition. For kids in North Grenville, learning to skate just got a whole lot easier. The Learn to Skate program at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, made possible by a grant from the Ontario Sports and Recreation Communities Fund, kicked off on Jan. 26. Grade one students from all four elementary schools in North Grenville, including Oxford-on-Rideau Public School, Kemptville Public School, South Branch Elementary School and Holy Cross Catholic School, are taking part in the free program. A total of 188 local students are being provided skating lessons once a week for six weeks. The grant covered the cost of transportation for the students, the coaches and the ice time, making it a no cost program for the schools. As an added bonus, the skate and helmet lending library at the NGMC ensures the program is inclusive by eliminating the need for students to bring their own equipment. “We thought about the barriers faced by local children, like access to equipment and instructors,” explained Tammy Hurlbert, Recreation Coordinator at the NGMC. “Then we thought about how to conquer those barriers through programs such as the lending library and the Learn to Skate program.” She explained grade one students

were chosen for the program because they’re young enough to still need instruction, yet old enough to follow it. “We thought that age group was the ideal choice,” she said. Each group of students gets six 30 minute sessions, once a week, until March Break. In total, there are 10 groups of kids taking part. “All the kids are really excited to be participating,” said Hurlbert. “Each group gets their own turn on the ice - there’s no combined classes.” The funding received by the municipality, through the same grant application as the Skate and Helmet lending program, covers a two-year pilot for the program. “So we can work out the wrinkles and evaluate the success of the program,” she said. “If the program proves valuable, we hope to seek out sponsors to continue the program after the two-year pilot.” “This is an awesome program,” said Craig Brown, owner of the Kemptville Training Centre and one of the two skating coaches leading the program. “It’s something different for the kids. Within two classes, these kids aren’t using the skating aids anymore. I’m very impressed. We’ve had nothing but positive feedback.” “This is a fantastic program,” said Lea Doxey, Vice Principal at South Branch. “The kids are making huge gains each week. After two weeks, they aren’t using the pushers (skating aids) anymore. The kids love it. And the lending library makes it accessible for everyone.”

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MarketPlates a success for the Farmers’ Market Continued From the front “It’s a social hub as well as a commercial hub. People come to hang out and meet their neighbours.” Every year for the past six years the KFM has held the MarketPlates event, he said. “Last year was our sixth annual and it was the most successful MarketPlates that we’ve mounted.” A marketing grant contributed to the success of the 2015 regular season and the MarketPlates event. “This year, it was necessary to update our constitution in order for us to become incorporated,” he said. “So for the last 10 years, we’ve been an unincorporated non-profit. It was time, as the market matured, to become incorporated. So we needed to streamline our constitution. We’ve been existing without any object(ive) s – we had a mandate, which was a bit of a narrative about local food – but we needed to define our objects. So obviously promoting local food production in the area was the key one.” He said the KFM’s provides an

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opportunity for people to actually meet the people who grow their food. “Also at the meeting we resolved to change the name of the market from the Kemptville Kinsmen Farmers’ Market to the Kemptville Farmers’ Market. “The market has benefitted over the last nine years from tremendous support from the Kinsmen. Effective last year, we had an amicable separation. “We had a friendly parting of ways and even though we’ve dropped the name, I think we’ll always acknowledge the support of the Kinsmen because they were instrumental in starting the market.” He thanks the economic development department for getting a community improvement plan going. “Because we’ve benefitted from that as well,” said Barclay. “So once the weather warms up a little bit, look for the farmers’ market sign to be put up in the tower in the B&H parking lot. In about a month or so.” One of the goals for 2016 is to explore the idea of working with local food banks to provide their clients with market bucks for fresh produce.

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Breathe Dance benefit concert The Breathe Dance Company in Merrickville is putting on a benefit concert in support of Michelle Brazeau’s family. The concert, which will feature a performance by Breathe’s competitive dance team, will be held at St. Michael Catholic High School in Kemptville on Saturday, Feb. 20. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m. “It’s a celebration of life for Mi-

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The Emergency and Protective Services 2015 annual year-end report was presented to council on Feb. 1. “It’s an opportunity for staff to share with members of council and the public some of the activities that occurred in 2015,” said Fire Chief Paul Hutt. “We’ll start with fire services. This year – actually for the last three years – it’s been pretty consistent for total requests for service or calls. In 2015, as you can see, there were 283 calls, which was roughly 10 calls higher than last year.” He explained the average response time is 8.16 minutes. “I am very pleased with these results. We’ve seen consistent results in the last three years and we are under 10 minutes, which is a goal or benchmark that we do use within the fire services.” He displayed a chart that illustrated the various types of calls to the North Grenville Fire Service. “Motor vehicle collisions, for 2015, as you can see, we had 49,” he said. “It’s certainly in keeping with the last several years.” He said one decreasing trend is accidental alarms, such as if someone is cooking and accidentally sets their alarm off. “Through education and some of our programs, we’re noticing those accidental alarm calls going down.” He said the NGFS is seeing the number of calls for malfunctioning detectors – both smoke and carbon monoxide – increasing. “So that’s going to start in 2016 – to see if there’s any programs we can put I place to educate the public about replacing the detectors when the manufacturer recommends,” said Hutt. He said there was only one malicious alarm in 2016, such as when a youth or someone for malicious reasons pulls an alarm and the NGFS responds. “Medical assists calls are very comparable to last year – that’s CPR and first-aid that we offer in our community.” He said public assist calls were slightly up in 2015. “We say other – that would be responses such as gas leaks, electrical emergencies within homes, flooded basements is someone’s sump pump wasn’t working and they

needed assistance to pump their basement out or render the house safe by shutting off the utilities – we respond to those types of public assist calls.” He said the NGFS training activity in 2015 was higher than 2014. “Last year, in 2015, was the first year for the transition into the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) training curriculum, so there was a lot of courses offered last year that provided us opportunities,” he said. He highlighted some of the training activities, such as 164 hours for hazmat (hazardous materials) awareness, 750 hours for CPR and defibrillator training and 472 hours for equipment and truck checks. He said the total number of hours spent training in 2015 was 4,288 – up from 3,265 in 2014. He said the Fire Prevention Program focused on public education in 2015 and will continue to do so in 2016. “You’ll see, there’s 49 events, and that’s an (increasing) trend we want to continue.” He said bylaw services saw an increase in requests for service. “In 2015, total requests for service was 867,” said Hutt. “The trend continues that property standards – both interior and exterior property standards complaints – animal control, the introduction of our new signs bylaw, as well as parking complaints are our four top items, which is pretty consistent with past years.” He said the majority of property standards complaints received pertain to exterior, such as long grass and garbage. “It also deals with safe passage, so if there’s issues with decks, we’ll deal with that through our property standards bylaw.” He said animals at large is the leading complaint for animal control. “That’s a situation where people open their doors and let their dogs loose throughout the community, so we do get a number of calls that way.” Bylaw dealt with eight dog bites in 2015. “Believe it or not, we do get a number of wildlife complaints and while we don’t regulate wildlife, we’re doing a lot of education with the public,” he said. “You’ll notice on the website, we’re offer-

ing a lot of links to help deal with wildlife. We’ll work with people to help them figure out who they need to deal with, whether it’s a contractor or MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources).” In 2015, there were 88 parking tickets issued. That number is down from 163 in 2014, 286 in 2013 and 380 in 2012. “I look at this as very successful – I think there’s been a lot of education, a lot of good work from the municipality.” He said emergency management had another successful year with their annual ex-

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NGDHS hosts open house for Grade 6 students North Grenville District High School in Kemptville is hosting an open house for local Grade 6 students going into Grade 7 next year. The open house will showcase what NGDHS has to offer, including the Knight Fit program, enrichment programs, reach ahead opportunities, leadership camps, athletics, French immersion, instrumental band, African drumming, musical productions, NERD club, brand new

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games to play from now until the regional qualifier in March. “I also run two developmental teams, girls and boys, who are participating in tournaments on Feb. 26 - the boys will play here and the girls will be playing at St. Mary’s,” he said. “We had 40 boys and 20 girls try out for the varsity teams this year, so running developmental teams is an opportunity for those kids to continue their basketball instruction. The goal is to keep as many grade seven and eight students in basketball as possible.” He said the boy’s varsity team are an enthusiastic and tight knit group, which has contributed to their success. “My hope is that we’ll qualify for the Upper Submitted photo Canada Cup,” said Preston. “We have a great The North Grenville Knights intergroup of kids on both varsity teams - very hard mediate boys basketball team. working players.”

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Share the Love aims to raise awareness, influence policy Jennifer Westendorp

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Poverty is something that impacts every single human being – either directly or indirectly. It is a growing problem in North Grenville, which lacks affordable housing. According to the Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit, a family of four living on Ontario Works has $2,196 each month - $976 for rent and $845 for food, leaving only $375 per month for basic needs such as transportation, clothing and utility bills. When money is tight, there’s less money for food and meals are skipped. Children suffer the most from low birth weights, nutritional health and learning productivity. The cost of food has increased 20 per cent from 2010 to 2015. On Feb. 22, the second annual Share the Love event aims to raise awareness about poverty and insecure housing. The event, which will feature four presentations, will be held at The Branch Restaurant in Kemptville from 7 to 8:30 p.m. “People can come, learn, have hot chocolate and treats and connect with their community,” said Heather Sansom, coordinator of Share the Love. The presentations will include information about the Habitat for Humanity ReStore that will be opening in Kemptville in the near future, art as community engagement and voice, youth homelessness and insecure housing and the importance of recommendations for municipal policy change. Speakers will include local art therapist Anne Walsh, Executive Director of the Kemptville Youth Centre Robin Heald and Executive Director of Youth Centres Canada Les Voakes. “The whole idea is to share – people don’t know,” said Sansom. “They drive through the community and see the nice new housing developments and don’t know how housing impacts people living in poverty.” She said there are two main things people need to know – how the ReStore will benefit the community and the present opportunity to effect change by engaging in the North Grenville Official Plan review process. “In the Official Plan, there is a section that refers to affordable housing. The municipality could include in the plan that developers must incorporate affordable housing into their developments. We want to empower people to be aware of the facts and the actions they can take.” She said the Habitat for Humanity ReStore is not just used furniture and building supplies – it’s an opportunity for volunteerism and fundraising in the community. “It’s a way for people to become part of the community and something bigger than themselves. It’s also a great resource to renovate and fixup your house in an easy, affordable way.” Sansom hopes to grow the Share Connected to Your Community - K7 -

UPCOMING MEETINGS COUNCIL Monday, February 29 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

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Heather Sansom, coordinator of Share the Love, stands next to some of the flags made by local kids to raise awareness about poverty. the Love event into a month long awareness campaign in North Grenville each February. “We want to continue building community partnerships and growing Share the Love, because that’s what it’s all about – bringing the community together,” she said. This year, the campaign is composed of three aspects – youth art at Geronimo’s, heart shaped community cookies for sale by donation at Brewed Awakenings and the information session on Feb. 22. Last year, Share the Love consisted of an art auction to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands. Two out of the three most recent housing projects undertaken by Habitat for Humanity Thousand Islands have been in

North Grenville – one in Kemptville back in 2013 and another set to be built in Oxford Mills. “February is the cold month after January and people celebrate Family Day and Valentines Day, which are both tough holidays for people living in poverty,” said Sansom. “Love is the sense of people aware of people’s needs. We need to be doing things that help make a difference in people’s lives.” She said the main conduit for poverty and insecure awareness is through social media, via the Facebook page Share the Love – Kemptville. “We want organizations in the community to come together to say how can we share the love? When everyone comes together, a movement gains momentum.”

MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH GRENVILLE NOTICE OF PASSAGE TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of North Grenville passed By-Law 12-16 on the 8th day of February, 2016 under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-Law by filing with the Clerk of the Municipality of North Grenville, not later than the 7th day of March, 2016, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-Law and the reasons in support of the objection. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a Zoning By-Law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeal unless, before the by-law was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Monday, March 7 at 6:30 pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Centre.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Winter parking restrictions come into effect on November 15th and last through April 15th. 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.

2016 DOG LICENSES

Renewal notices will be mailed to all currently registered dog owners. If you are not a currently registered dog owner, please contact By-Law Services at 613-258-2438 ext. 6 for further information. The 2016 rate for Dog Licenses is a flat fee of $15 for each dog. For information on Kennel Licenses, please contact By-Law Services.

2016 BURN PERMITS

In accordance with By-Law 33-12, a Burn Permit is required to conduct open burning on property located outside of the urban area. Burn Permits for 2016 are available at the Municipal Office or at the Fire Hall at 259 County Rd. 44 for a fee of $15. Please contact the Fire Hall at 613-258-2438 ext. 5 for conditions prior to burning.

A notice of appeal shall be accompanied by a cheque of $125.00 payable to the Minister of Finance, to address the Ontario Municipal Board appeal fee. A copy of the By-Law, with a map showing the location of the lands to which the By-Law applies, is available at the Municipal Office during regular business hours. Purpose:

The purpose of By-Law 12-16 is to amend the Municipality’s Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 50-12 to correct oversights, errors and the intent of certain wording.

Effect:

The effect of By-Law 12-16 is to alter the definitions of “chip wagon”, “grade”, “home occupation” and “lot coverage”. The effect of By-Law 12-16 is to also alter general provisions related to “home occupations”, “outdoor patios”, “chip wagons”, “swimming pools” and “setback requirements for structures within the influence area of a pit or quarry”. The rest of the changes relate to correcting site specific amendments within the text of By-Law 50-12 and on the Municipality’s zoning schedules.

DATED at the Municipality of North Grenville this 16th day of February, 2016.

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OPINION

No, no and no

y twins have entered the terrible twos. Although I love my children unconditionally, I must confess the last month or two to be almost a blur of constant tantrums. I know kids go through phases. One week they go to bed super early, all cute and adorable. The next, they scream bloody murder for an hour after being put in their cribs. Who knows why? They just act crazy sometimes and normal other times. There’s no rhyme or reason to parenting. Some days are wins, and others aren’t. I am assuming the constant tantrums stem from the ever-persistent language barrier. My twins have been slow to develop verbally, which I am told is common with twins, who communicate with one another on a non-language level. It’s been frustrating, to say the least. The twins have the names of every character in Paw Patrol down pat, but can’t spit out words like fridge or noodle or blanket. I know they understand everything I am saying because they can follow instructions well – whenever the mood strikes them, I should say – but they just don’t want to talk. I can’t imagine my existence already bores them, like it does my seven-year-old who has to be addressed three times to illicit an (often annoyed) answer of ‘what mom!’ Maybe it’s that they have better things to do than pay attention to me every night repeating words like an exasperated teleprompter. I can’t remember what it was like being two,

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but I can certainly sympathize with the constant need to be on the go. Holding still and being quiet is no fun, after all. Needless to say, reasoning with the twins isn’t working. Therefore my only option as a parent is to suffer through the noise and disruptions of continual tantrums. Day after day and night after night. The twins throw fits about snacks they can’t have, toys stolen from them by their siblings, not getting to watch Paw Patrol and sometimes no reason at all. I’ve watched my daughter wake up from an afternoon nap, madder than hell, and flail around on the floor crying for 20 minutes straight numerous times. It is what it is. I can’t explain to them why they can’t have a snack right before dinner, or that their sibling was just trying to get them riled up by taking their toy, or that too much Paw Patrol makes mommy go crazy. So I just say no, no and no. All I could do is sit there and watch their tiny faces scrunch up in rage and frustration. I could hide in the bathroom, or bedroom, or somewhere away from the crying. But it honestly doesn’t bug me. When you have three kids, tantrums are just part of life.

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A Touchdown on Superbowl Sunday

t least it was a mild day when the first cow went into labour. The Farmer did his morning head count and when one cow was missing it took a moment for him to find her. We could barely make out her dark form in the shadows under some cedar trees, along the fence line. “Great. She’s way the hell down there,” he muttered. I pulled my boots on and prepared to join him on the ATV. We might have to taxi a calf back up to the barn. When we approached, Gina stuck her curly black head out from under the cedar boughs. “What are you doing, Gina?” I questioned her. “Do you think this is a good spot to have your baby?” Apparently she did. She was carefully tramping fallen cedar boughs in a circle and, I had to admit, it did look pretty comfy. But there was very little wind block, and we needed to get both her and her calf up to the barn, where they would be kept inside for a week or so. The coaxing and encouraging began. “Come on, Gina. Up to the barn. Let’s go. Giddyup.” She just looked at us and blinked

A man of mystery, my husband is. But I appreciated the warning when I saw what he was talking about. Hurried out of her preferred birthing location, Gina had chosen what she considered the next best thing. She gave birth to her calf on the soft, matted hay that circles the feeder Diana Fisher in the middle of the barnyard. In a warm, wet pile of manure. with her long eyelashes. Remembering last year’s disaster, Then the Farmer got off his where we arrived to find her big, 4-wheeler and started in her direcbeautiful calf dead, we hurried to tion. She leapt out of the bushes and pull this one into the dry warmth of started up the well-beaten cow path the barn. up to the barnyard, stopping every Now, you’re not supposed to get few feet to turn around and look at between a cow and her calf, unless her prospective birthing spot. She you absolutely have to. Depending on mooed her intermittent complaints. the nature and mood of the mama, The other cattle gathered around to you could get yourself killed. Or at see what excitement had her bawling. least kicked really hard. I’ve seen big, “She’s going to have her calf tofat Betty send a hoof out at a perfect day,” the Farmer announced. 90-degree angle from her body, like a Well I could have told you that. whip. Lucky for us, this cow was not It would likely be a few hours, aggressive. In fact the look in her eyes so we went back up to the house to was pretty terrified. make lunch. The calf was already standing, And then, about two hours later, and attempting to walk around its the Farmer went to check on his herd. mother. The Farmer took a long He popped his head back into the rope and looped it into a lasso. He house. “Come see this. And don’t pulled the rope around the calf’s neck wear your best clothes. You’re gonna and under one leg. He took another get dirty.” lasso and tied it around the calf’s

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hips. Then he handed the end of the first rope to me and motioned for the barn. My husband is so used to farming on his own he barely speaks to me. It’s all telepathic. Sometimes I get it, sometimes I don’t. I was pretty anxious to get this filthy, wet little thing to shelter so I used all my strength to hop/dance it over to the old horse stall. The little bull calf was about the size of a full-grown Labrador Retriever but instincts told him to put the brakes on and he was resisting forward motion. It took every bit of my strength to move him over the ruts of frozen manure and mud in the barnyard. The Farmer had lined the stall with soft, dry hay, and filled the feeders and water buckets. Gina mooed a bit as we stole her calf, then followed

closely behind. Good girl. That makes it much easier. The rest of the herd crowded around to see what was going on. Some of them tried to get in the stall with the new little family. It was a bit chaotic, trying to sort them out, Gina all wild-eyed and panicked. Finally Gina and her calf were safely locked in, and she set to work at cleaning him off. A mother’s work is never done. He was born on Superbowl Sunday, so we are calling him Touchdown. One down, eleven to go. Let the games begin.

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Merrickville and District Historical Society works to perfect the past Since August 2015, Angela Beking has identified approximately 4,000 artefacts and archival records of the Merrickville and District Historical Society housed in the Blockhouse Museum and the Archives in Burrittâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rapids. Ms. Beking has had a contract as Project Coordinator overseeing the thorough digital recording of the societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collection with PastPerfect, the international museum standard for collection management. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Angela and her team of volunteers have catalogued a surprisingly diverse array of holdings,â&#x20AC;? said Ann Martin, President of the Merrickville and District Historical Society.Â â&#x20AC;&#x153;These discoveries present a challenging opportunity to explore our history and an immense amount of

work is still ahead to fully digitize this material in a comprehensive database.â&#x20AC;? In the spring of 2016, the new database will be available for consultation at the Merrickville Public Library. Volunteers trained by Ms. Beking, Nina Donald, Nancy Warr and Johanna Jansen, will continue to enter database material throughout 2016. Their plans also include integrating the digitized Alice Hughes Collection held in the Merrickville Public Library. In 1997, Ms. Hughes donated hundreds genealogical records she compiled to the Merrickville Public Library. Alice Hughes was a local high school teacher, researcher and genealogist. Ms. Beking was hired with funds from Ontario Job Creation Partnership, adminis-

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The following is a list of briefs from the council meeting on Feb. 8.

Resolution of support defeated A resolution of support for a resolution passed by the Township of Wainfleet on Jan. 26, requesting that Ontario cancel RFP for added wind power generation, was voted down. “I would to like to speak in favour of this resolution,” said Councillor Jim Bertram. “I won’t go on as long as I could, it would be nice if the government of Ontario were to choose to prioritize in a more successful way. Maybe this resolution will help point them in the right direction.” The resolution of support was defeated.

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Closed session “A closed session was held earlier this evening, at 5:45 p.m., in the green room at the municipal centre,” said Brian Carré, CAO. “To consider, first off, a proposed acquisition of land by the municipality – more particularly the Kemptville College campus. Secondly, there was a personal matter, about an identifiable individual, more specifically the CAO’s annual performance review. Members of council were informed of the current status of the process to acquire the Kemptville campus and it was confirmed by the clerk that council subsequently conducted the CAO’s annual performance review. I wish to confirm the committee rose without report on both instances and in particular, the second time, the clerk did confirm the committee rose without report.” No council meeting Feb. 22 “The next council meeting will be held on Monday, Feb. 29,” said Cahl Pominville, Clerk. “There is no meeting on Feb. 22.” The re-scheduling of the council meeting was done to allow council and staff to attend the Good Roads (OGRA ROMA) conference in Toronto, which takes place from Feb. 21 to 24. Learn to Skate program update Mark Guy, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, provided council with a verbal update of the Learn to Skate program at the North Grenville Municipal Centre, which was made possible through a Ministry of Tourism grant. “At this point, we’ve had four schools come in for their introduction to skating, so 188 students,” said Guy. “We’ve had great feedback. Our recreation coordinator has also devised a survey that will be sent to all the parents of children involved to get feedback on the program. As well as get some information about any new programs they would like to see and if they would like to see us expand our lending library, if we should have more than just skates

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Family Day fun The Kemptville Kinsmen sponsored a free Family Day skate and movie event at the North Grenville Municipal Centre on Feb. 15. Hundreds of people took part in the community event.

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Local single mother needs funds to buy wheelchair accessible van for son Jennifer Westendorp

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Imagine being 17-years-old and unable to go out with your friends to the movies, a dance or for pizza. Jesse White, student at St. Michael High School in Kemptville, doesn’t have to imagine. He only gets out of the house a handful of times each year, aside from school, due to a rare form of muscular dystrophy known as Friedreich’s ataxia. It is an autosomal recessive

“He was diagnosed when he was eight – almost 10 years ago,” said Maxwell. She said Jesse always fell a lot when he was a child. “I would take him to the doctor and he would say he was a loose kid, with loose hips, and when he gets older they’ll tighten up,” she said. “By the time he was four, he couldn’t ride a bike or skate.” She said she would line her three kids up when they were younger to scold them for something they had done, telling them to stand still and look at her, and Jesse couldn’t – he would fall over, knocking into his siblings. “It kept getting worse and worse. One day, when he was walking up the stairs, his feet just gave up on him and he fell down the stairs. I had to take him to emergency and insisted they run some tests. Something was wrong.” She was by herself when doctors delivered the news her son had Friedreich’s

inherited disease that causes progressive damage to the nervous system. “He has a lot of different doctors,” said Colinda Maxwell, Jesse’s mom. She has two other children, aged 19 and 15, who she has raised on her own as a single mother. “This form (of muscular dystrophy) affects muscles and nerves, so most of your body.” Jesse is currently treated at CHEO, where a multitude of specialists are available to him, but that will all change ataxia. when he turns 18 and must “I just sat there and listened travel throughout Ottawa to to the doctor,” she said. “It was see specialists. devastating to hear your kid

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Colinda Maxwell holds a picture of Jesse White, her 17-year-old son, who is housebound due to a rare form of muscular dystrophy and lack of accessible transportation. won’t be able to walk or talk and will likely develop heart problems.” She said she tried to stay positive while adjusting to her new reality with a disabled child. “I was trying to get Jesse to be positive too. He was lucky to be able to walk at one point. At least he had the opportunity.

unsuccessful to date. “I’ve looked everywhere for grants.” She’s even approached dealership owners about possible donations towards the purchase of an accessible van, but was unable to secure more than a few hundred dollars off. “He doesn’t have the freedom to go out and do things – he can’t be like a normal teenager,” she said. Jesse is hoping to go to college in the fall, to study business management and entrepreneurship, but requires transportation to do so. “He wants to open his own accessible gym someday.” She started a crowd funding campaign, through Go Fund Me, titled Help ME Help Jesse (www.gofundme.com/ shjskgpw), to raise funds for the van. She is hoping to raise half of the cost of the van, sell her own van and somehow secure grants for the rest before he starts college. “I was very hesitant to do it,” said Maxwell. “There are so many people out there nowadays asking for money. But this is my last resort. Jesse is a good kid – he deserves the same opportunities in life as everybody else.”

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Before we get into the gardening hurly-burly in a few weeks, this may be time to think about another aspect of your garden. Where do you like to sit? Do you have favourite spots? Do you entertain? Lawn chairs or patio furniture offer the flexibility to accommodate a group and to get into or out of the sun but if you’re like Angie and I, we have a few spots that we return to time and time again. One of them is what we call the “Group W” bench, next to the pond. It’s name is a nod to Arlo Guthrie’s Vietnam war protest song “Alice’s Restaurant”. If you’re old enough to remember the lyrics to protest songs, you probably need to sit down a little more often. The bench is nothing fancy, just a few 4x4 posts sunk in the ground with some wide weathered barn board screwed on top. On one side is an oval rose bed and the other is the pond. The perfect spot to watch ducks being ducks and enjoy the fragrance from some old roses. Another place we gravitate toward, especially when Larry and Nancy come over to share a cold drink, is the yard sale resin table and chairs. Perfectly functional, they just needed a coat of paint. Dad was with us last fall and volunteered. It was one of his last painting jobs. With a very large brush and his diminished eyesight, there was paint everywhere and he missed more then a few spots but I would never

There are lots of people worse off than him.” Jesse has been wheelchair bound for most of his life. When he was younger, this posed less of a problem for his mom, who could lift him into the car and store his smaller wheelchair in the back. Now, lifting Jesse in and out

of the family van is out of the question. And his wheelchair doesn’t fit in the back. Which means Jesse can’t bring his wheelchair with him when he goes anywhere besides school (St. Mike’s has accessible bussing). “We need an accessible van so he can put himself and his chair into it,” said Maxwell. She said the accessible transportation available in North Grenville is beyond her means. “He can’t get a job because he has no way of getting there,” she said. “He can’t go to his prom. He’s stuck here.” She said he often gets depressed about being isolated from the world. “He can’t just go out with his friends, or to movies, or anything like that. He sits on the couch all day.” For the past two years, Maxwell has been trying to secure funding for an accessible van, which costs between $50,000 and $60,000. She explained the van she has now can’t be converted because of its age. She’s tried to get funding through the President’s Choice Children’s Charity and March of Dimes, but has been

even consider touching them up. Memories. We sit there in the late afternoon shade of a 6o foot spruce tree making plans for our next road trip and watch the butterflies and hummingbirds enjoying the Monarda blossoms. Many of the world’s problems have been solved around that table and the laughter is directly proportional to the libation. Before we get going full tilt with the trowel, think about your garden. Think about what you like to look at, what you enjoy, regardless of the size of your plot. Last summer Angie and I enjoyed a leisurely cruise up the Rideau river with our friends Donald and Richard. When we returned to the dock later in the afternoon we noticed a structure that could only be described as two facing love seats suspended and swinging. We sat there for the longest time waving to other boaters on one side and surrounded by dahlias on the other. A special place. If you are dirt diggers like us, you need a spot just to appreciate your efforts. Literally “take time to smell the roses”. Gardens are never done. One more thing to plant, one more weed to pull, one more hosta to protect from marauding chickens. Every now and then it’s time to park the wheelbarrow, water that last container and just sit a spell. If you have any gardening questions, email me at gordknights3@gmail.com

St. James Anglican Church 35 Clothier St.W.Worship Sunday 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school. Mid-week service Wed. 10 am. For information about up coming events and Leslie Hall stjameskemptville.com, phone 613-258-2562. Fr. Robert Porter. Kemptville Pentecostal Church 1964 County Road 43 Kemptville. Sunday services: 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday School during service. Reverend Steven Kohls. North Grenville Community Church North (Free Methodist) 2659 Concession Rd, Kemptville, beside KDH. Sunday services at 10:30AM with nursery and Sunday School during the service. Contact us at 613-258-4815 or www.ngccfm.ca. Rev. Gary Landers, Pastor. Presbyterian Kemptville & Mountain Pastoral Charge Rev. Samer Kandalaft. St. Paul’s Kemptville 10:45 a.m. Sunday Service /Church School /Nursery. Knox Mountain Service 9:15 a.m. Holy Cross Church (505 Clothier St. W). Mass Times: Sat: 5 p.m., Sun: 9 and 11 a.m. Children’s Liturgy during 11 a.m. Mass. Father Andrew Shim. St. John’s United Church 400 Prescott Street 10:00a.m.SundayServicewithanurseryandChurchschool.Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating. Offices open Tues 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. & Wed-Fri 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Phone 613-258-3259 or e-mail stjohnsk@magma.ca. Calendar of events available at www. kemptvilleunitedchurch.org. Building is fully accessible. St. Andrews United 256 South Gower Dr., Heckston. Sunday Service 11 a.m. Reverend Blair Paterson 613-989-2825.

Kemptville Christian Reformed Church 2455 County Rd. 18/ Clothier St. W. 10:00 a.m and 6:30 p.m. (call for details) Sunday Services. Children’s Worship during morning service, Sunday School following a.m. service. Pastor Ken Gehrels 613-258-5008. Harmony Community Church 12010 Ormond Road, Winchester. Sunday Service 9:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class 10:30 a.m. MorningWorship 613-774-5170 Rev. D.B. North, Pastor. Mountain–South Mountain United Church, located in South Mountain. Minister: Rev. Blair Paterson. Service: 9:30 a.m. www.4unitedchurches.ca United Pentecostal Church 10 St. Lawrence St., Bishops Mills. Times of Services: Sunday Morning 10 a.m., Morning Worship; Sunday Evening 6 p.m., Evangelist Service–Old Fashion Preaching & Gospel Singing. Pastor-Rev. William Morehouse, 613-258-3665. Southgate Community Church For Feb 21, Feb 28, March 6 - services will be at 9:15am & 10:45am at the NG Municipal Theatre in Kemptville (285 County Road #44 Kemptville, ON). Lead Pastor Ben Last. Youth and Worship Pastor Joel Van Dasselaar. Children’s Ministry coordinator Lindsay Shephard. www.southgatechurch.com The Anglican Parish of Oxford A big county welcome from our rural churches. We worship every Sunday at 9 a.m. St. Anne’s, Oxford Station – 1st and 3rd Sundays. St. Andrew’s, Garretton – 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Peter’s, North Augusta – every 5th Sunday + Christmas and Easter. Fr. Robert Porter. 613-258-2562

May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. R.S.V. Romans 15:13

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Living Will: Make It a Legal Document “Eureka”! Finally, in 2015, The Supreme Court of Canada has decided unanimously, what it should have passed years ago. It’s declared that doctor- assisted voluntary euthanasia (DAVE) isn’t an illegal act. But this ruling is already facing opposition from a variety of sources. The perfect solution is to make The Living Will a truly legal document that cannot be contested. It’s been said that war is too dangerous to be left to generals. Dr. Gifford-Jones In this case, the court’s decision is too important to be left to the whims of provincial politicians who have one year to draft new legislation. First, in the interest of humanity, politicians federal and provincial, should quickly draft legislation allowing those who are currently terminally ill to have the choice of DAVE. But the Harper government is on record that it is opposed to doctor-assisted voluntary suicide. Putting it bluntly, politicians are saying, “let them suffer the agony of dying for another year.” A shameful delay. During the next year leaders of advocacy groups for the disabled will claim that their right to life is threatened. A ludicrous argument, as it’s never happened in those countries that allow DAVE. It’s even more ludicrous when you consider the majority of their members (85%) want the choice of DAVE. The spokespeople for disability organizations should realize that pain is just as real whether you’re in or out of a wheelchair. But I have often wondered how many who resist this sympathetic procedure change their minds in their final days. It’s easy to be against assisted euthanasia when you’re pain free. Some doctors will also shout hard and long about the sanctity of life. It’s incredible that doctors who witness long and painful deaths can be so adamant about prolonging suffering. So, what’s the best solution to protect the rights of everyone? It’s a Living Will which must become a binding legal document. Those opposed to DAVE need not sign one. It clearly spells out the rights of patients, and groups like Dying With Dignity Canada will ensure those rights are upheld. The Living Will, signed by competent seniors, leaves no doubt what treatment is expected at the end of life. It does not require many pages to get the message across. As Albert Einstein remarked, “It should be simple, but not too simple”. For example, just telling your family you do not want heroic measures taken to prolong your life is too simple. The Gifford-Jones Living Will is a long one page document, a Living Will prayer, which leaves no question about what you want done in your final days. That you have no desire to be treated by a physician dedicated to prolonging your last breath. And that you want sufficient painkillers even though they may hasten death. It further states that you have no desire to be left immobilized staring at the ceiling for months, maybe years, unable to feed yourself or scratch your nose while waiting for the heart to stop. I have written in the past that we have a Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The Gifford-Jones Living Will, on becoming a legal document, would provide the same protection to humans. The point is to get a living will from someone, and sign it. Then give copies to your doctor, lawyer and family members. If your doctor is opposed, search for another physician. You should also have a frank discussion with all your children. If one disagrees with your wishes, now is the time to find out. If this is the case, you should state in the living will that this child must be excluded from the decision of how you want your life terminated. The Gifford-Jones Living Will can be obtained by sending a self-addressed envelope with $10.00 to Giff Holdings, 65 Harbour Square, Suite 1110, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2L4 Dying with Dignity has lost its charitable status, a recent shameful decision by Revenue Canada. But donors who send funds to Dying with Dignity, 55 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 802, Toronto, Ontario, M4P 1G8 by Feb 15 will still receive this tax benefit. Or call the toll-free number 1- 800-495-6156. See the website www.dyingwithdignity.ca

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The 18th annual Sweetheart Brunch, held at the North Grenville Municipal Centre and presented by Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 5333, was packed by 9 a.m. on Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day. This year’s event honoured Sheila and the late Harry Pratt. The platinum sponsors for this year’s Sweetheart Brunch were Tallman Truck Centre and G. Tackaberry & Sons Construction Co. Ltd. Left, returning for another year with their parents were Steven and Shelby Sutherland of Oxford Station. Right, bussing tables were representatives of the 1st Kemptville Scouts, from left: Mark Gilpin, Dan Gilpin (Scout leader), Ben Mitchell, Rob Fnukal (Scout leader), Duncan Finlayson, Adam Mitchell and Jennifer Mitchell (Beaver leader). Left, members of Knights of Columbus Holy Cross Council 5333 serve up smiles as well as eggs, bacon sausages and more. Right, Ryan Hreljac accepts $1,000 on behalf of the Ryan’s Well Foundation from Knights of Columbus Grand Knight Jean LeClair. Hreljac, 24, started working full time with the foundation in 2015. From the age of six, Hreljac was focussed on raising funds to enable clean water projects and health-related initiatives in African nations and other developing countries. The $1,000 donation will be allocated to the foundation greatest needs.

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Kemptville opened the week on the road on February 10, at the Nepean Sportsplex taking on the Raiders. Alex Row opened the scoring for Kemptville with the only goal of the first period. Jake Gaudet and Jack Hale picked up the assists. The second period was all Kemptville as they out shot Nepean 19 – 5. Bobby Dow set up Jake Gaudet’s fifteenth of the season. They quickly extended it to a 3 – 0 lead. Cam Russell and Gaudet executed some tape to tape passing that resulted in Victor Tracy’s sixteenth of the year. Going into the third with the big lead, the team got complacent. The Raiders scored three goals before the ten minute mark of the period and tied the game. It turned into a defensive battle as the teams combined for a total of 11 shots. With just seven seconds left in regulation, Gaudet scored the game winning goal, his second of the night. Brandon Cole and Row got the helpers. The 73’s grabbed the 4 – 3 win. Jake Gaudet was named the first star of the game while Alex Row was named second star. The 73’s travelled to Cornwall on February 11, to face the Colts. The Colts scored quickly, just 56 seconds after the opening face off. Jason Tackett’s twenty-fourth of the year tied the game at 1 – 1. Adam Alavi and Dean Kiriacou picked up the assists on the power play goal. Owen Guy put Kemptville ahead with a beautiful unassisted effort. Cornwall scored twice in

the second period to hold a 3 – 2 lead going into the intermission. The Colts out shot the 73’s by a margin of 35 – 14 for the two periods. It looked like it was going to be more of the same in the third as Cornwall scored at the three minute mark to make it a 4 -2 game. The 73’s took control of the game at this point. Tackett scored his second of the night, assisted by Quinn Wichers and Victor Tracy. Just over two minutes later, Alex Row scored to tie the game. Jake Gaudet and Bobby Dow picked up the helpers. With 1:42 remaining, Tyson Kirkby notched the game winning goal, on the power play. Again, Dow and Gaudet got the assists. The 73’s out shot the Colts in the third period 15 – 6. Peter Brooks was outstanding between the pipes, stopping 37 of the 41 shots he faced. Tyson Kirkby and Jason Tackett picked up the second and third stars respectively. On Sunday, February 14, the first place Carleton Place Canadians visited North Grenville. It only took 51 seconds for the Canadians to get on the board. They followed that with another less than five minutes later. Just before the buzzer to end the period, Jake Gaudet scored his seventeenth of the year from Bobby Dow and Cam Russell. Carleton Place held a 2 – 1 lead after one. In the second, Alex Row notched his nineteenth of the season. Again, Dow and Russell assisted. The Canadians pulled ahead at 11:05. Again, late in the period, the 73’s took advantage of a power play to get the equalizer. Dean

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Kemptville 73’s Justin St Germain (25) shields Canadians Lucas Batt (4) so Peter Brooks (1) has a clear view while Cam Russell (14) defends his side of the ice. Kiricaou and Row setup Jason Tackett’s hard shot. The third period was fast and hard hitting, with neither team able to gain the upper hand. Carleton Place scored what turned out to be the game winner on the power play halfway through the frame. Kemptville was unable to get the tying goal even with the extra attacker.

The final score was a 4 – 3 victory for Carleton Place. Alex Row earned the second star selection. Upcoming games feature the Ottawa Junior Senators visiting Kemptville on Tuesday, February 16 for a 7:30 start. That game will be followed by Friday night action on February 19 when the Pembroke Lum-

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2nd Monday Evening of Every Month – North Grenville Sustainable North Grenville usually meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 6:45 for a 7 p.m. start at The Branch Restaurant and Texas Grill., Clothier St., Kemptville. Events vary by the month from speakers to documentary showings; workshops to outings.Please check the SNG website for details as dates, times and locations can vary: www.SustainableNorthGrenville. ca Open to everyone, no membership required. 3rd Monday of every month – Kemptville Are you a local, professional woman? Kemptville Women in Business (KWIB) typically meets for networking and business building every third Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Grenville Mutual Insurance, 380 Colonnade Dr, Kemptville. For more information on becoming a member of this exclusive group, or to attend a meeting as our guest, please email membership@kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com. www.kemptvillewomeninbusiness.com 3rd Monday of every month – Kemptville North Grenville Cancer Support Group meet third Monday of every month except July, August and December. St. John’s United Church, Kemptville 2:00 p.m. Welcome to anyone requiring support and encouragement. Every Mon-Wed-Fri. – Kemptville Walking Group meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre Early Birds: 8 a.m. Others meet at 8:30 a.m. 613-258-4487. Every Tuesday – Kemptville Mixed Pickup 18+Basketball is back! All skill levels are welcome to join us Tuesday evenings throughout the school year at Holy Cross School from 7–9 p.m. $5 for the night or $60 for the season. For more information contact Jeff or Samantha at 613258-1847 or samantha.rivet-stevenson@rbc.com. Please remember there is no basketball on snow days Every Wednesday – North Gower Family Storytime at the North Gower Library, 6579 Fourth Line Road, at 10:30 a.m., until February 17. No registration required. 613-580-2940. Every Wednesday – Kemptville North Grenville Duplicate Bridge Club offers free Bridge lessons for beginners at the Cheryl J. Brown Centre at 15 Sanders Street. For information call Bill Wheeler at 613-695-7777. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Kemptville Legion, 100 Rueben Cres. Afternoon Bingo. 1–3 p.m. Refreshments available. Everyone welcome. Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday – Kemptville Klub 67 Euchre every second and fourth Wednesday of the Month beginning September 9th, 1:15 p.m. St. John’s United Church Kemptville downstairs. Everyone welcome – $5.00 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month – Burritt’s Rapids New Horizon Club at the Burritt’s Rapids Community Hall. Come and join this active group of seniors. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Watch for meeting times and programmes in your local paper.

3rd Wednesday of every month – Kemptville Probus Club of Kemptville North Grenville meet third Wed. of every month except for July, August Physiotherapy and December. St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Kemptville. 9:30 a.m. Gathering Time, 10:00 a.m. Meeting. Come and enjoy great speakers Centre Move the way you used to and fellowship. New members welcome Creekside Centre 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month – Kemptville The North 2868 County Rd. 43, Grenville Toastmasters Club meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Unit 4 Kemptville Thursdays of the month at the O’Farrell Financial Services building at Tel: (613) 258-7661 292 County Road 44. All visitors welcome. www.kemptvillephysio.com 2nd and 4th Friday every month – Kemptville 6:00-10:00 p.m. Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) is your host for Game Night. Bring your favourite game or borrow one from their library. All ages welcome. 3rd Saturday of the month – Kemptville Legion Breakfast, 3rd Saturday on every month starting on Sept 19 from 8 to 10 a.m. Adults $5.00, Children under 12 $3.00. Serving Bacon, eggs, sausages, ham, pancakes, potatoes, homemade beans, muffins, toast and coffee. Best deal in town!! Every Sunday – Kemptville 1:00–4:00 p.m. Twice The Fun Games (206 Prescott Street) selects a game for their “Learn to Play” event. No experience needed. Like their Facebook page and see what 11 Somerville Road, P.O. Box 880, game is on for Sunday. Do you have a game you’d like to learn? Email (info@twicethefungames.ca) and they’ll schedule it for a future Kemptville, ON “Learn to Play” event. www.wgpcas.ca All of February – North Gower ARTIST OF THE MONTH North 613-258-3493 Gower Library for February is photographer Dorothea Larsen. Meet the Accounting – Auditing – Bookkeeping photographer February 9 7 p.m. at the Library, 6579 Fourth Line Rd North • Consulting Financial Statements Gower. friendsofthenorthgowerlibrary@gmail.com • Corporation & Personal Income Taxes Every Week Starting March 9th The Kemptville Christian Reformed Church Cordially invites you to our annual Sweetheart Breakfast. All • Management Advisory Services Proceeds to R.I.N.G. (Refugees in North Grenville). Tickets at the door: • Succession Planning – Business Plans $10 per person, $25 per family of 4 and children 10 & under $5 each. “Small Business Specialists serving the community since 1975” March11th–KemptvilleKemptvilleLegion,StPatrick’sDayParty.Dinner at 6:30 p.m.Entertainment by the Kemptville Pipes and Drums,followed at 7:30-11:30p.m.bytheMontrealbasedCelticBand“THEKITCHENPARTY”. To AdverTise on The Advance tickets $30.00 per person until March 7th or $35.00 at the door. Sell-out last year so reserve tickets early. Tickets from Legion Bar Staff (613-258-5734), Lorena Miller (613-258-9065), or Marilyn Aldus (613986-1378). Public Welcome. April 16th – Kemptville Shop Local Showcase from 9am-3pm at the North Grenville Municipal Centre. Visit local vendors and enter for a Contact Kathy Perreault at chance to win an Apple i-Pad Air 2 64GB. For vendor enquiries contact 613-283-3182 x134, ann@alkeventmanagement.ca.

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THANK YOU The family of the late Keith Bannon would like to thank the numerous family and friends for their continuous support. Your deeds of kindness, be it food, flowers, cards, visits or donations to Trillium Gift of Life Network will remain in our hearts always. A special note of thanks to Grant Leach for his assistance with Keith’s Celebration of Life memorial video. Thanking You Julie Jammie and Hong Sik Kacey and Jason Jackson and Heather and grandchildren

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ENGAGEMENT David and Ruth McTavish parents of James; and Karen Church mother of Carolynn joined by Parker Cole, Kadence Cole, Declan Watts, Raija McTavish and Katja McTavish are excited to announce the engagement of James McTavish to Carolynn Cole. On June 25th, 2016, two families become one. Our growing family is a circle of strength, founded on faith, joined in love, together forever.

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Happy Sweet 16 Dakota auburn Moore I’m so proud of the young lady you are becoming. Love Mom

IN MEMORIAM Please join us as we Celebrate and Congratulate Donna Thomlinson on her Retirement After 41 years of Dedication to RBC on Friday, February 26th, 2016 From 10-2 RBC, Smiths Falls Cake and Refreshments

Donna Moher is pleased to announce the forthcoming marriage of her daughter, Kate Janveau to John Williams, son of Heather and Donald Williams, on August 12, 2017. The wedding will take place in Truro, Nova Scotia. Congratulations from your families

BIRTHDAY PARTY I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbours who attended, gave cards and/or gifts at my surprise birthday party, January 23, on the occasion of my 90th birthday. Thanks to the Legion, Ladies Auxiliary and especially to Jo, Jean and Helen for the refreshments. Thanks also to Rev. Jim Roberts for his blessing. Special thanks and love to my son Douglas and my daughter Jean for the planning and coordination, ensuring that no details were overlooked. What a lovely surprise. Lionel Saunders

McLAREN, Irene In loving memory of my dear wife who passed away February 19, 1999. May the winds of heaven blow softly And whisper in your ear, How much we love and miss you, And wish you were here. Lovingly remembered by husband Boyd

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kind, caring and helpful is who you are. Each day shining even brighter, like a star. Tough, rough and playful is who you’ve become, we all love watching you grow and having fun! Sending birthday wishes to a special big boy. Happy 3rd Birthday Kalvyn! Love Mommy, Star, your family and friends xoxoxo

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LAMING In loving memory of our dear Mom/Nan, Lillian Laming who left us on February 21, 2004. Somewhere in my heart beneath all my grief and pain, Is a smile I still wear at the sound of your dear name. The precious word is “MOM”, she was my world you see. But now my heart is breaking cause she’s no longer here with me. She truly was my best friend, someone I could confide in. She always had a tender touch and a warm and gentle grin. The ache in my heart will never go away, But the memories we shared gets me through my darkest days! Always loved and never forgotten Sherry, Angel and Adam and Families

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THANK YOU The family of the late Jean Cummings would like to thank the Broadview Nursing Centre, Smiths Falls, all the team members and residents and their families for the care, support, activities and friendship over the past years. The positive and friendly attitude shown our mother over the years, setting up appointments and care was greatly appreciated. To everyone for the heartfelt condolences, cards, visits and prayers. We would also like to thank the staff at Smiths Falls District Hospital with special thanks to Dr Leslie Ryan, nurses Laurie, Jordan, Lindsay, Roxanne, Caroline, Amanda, Palliative Care Janet and Dawn for their care, compassion and tremendous support. Thank You Everyone The Cummings Family

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Kusters Andrew “Andy” Kusters

Passed away peacefully at the Smiths Falls Hospital, following a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the age of 91. Beloved husband and best friend of Catherine (nee Kusters). Loving father of Mary Lou (Jim) Lewis, Ron (Cathy) and Wally (Karen) Kusters and the late Edward and Paul Kusters. Proud grandfather of Tara and Adam Lewis, Ryan, Rachel, Stephanie and Andrew Kusters. Andy will be sadly missed by his brothers Gus, Alfonse, George, Marcel, Theo and Anton, as well as his sisters, Maria Lawrysen, Catherine Theeuwes and Gusta Oomen. Andy is also predeceased by his brother Sean Kusters and sisters, Joanne Kusters and Anna Oomen. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Andrew immigrated to Canada from Holland with a keen entrepreneurial mind. He and Catherine owned Rideau Grocery, Rideau Meats, and Rideau Appliances, and worked diligently within the Smiths Falls community to develop and maintain many friendships and trust with those who frequented these businesses. Andy was also actively involved in the Smiths Falls Curling Club and Golf Club, where he enjoyed so much of his spare time. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 1 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls. Interment followed at Blessed Sacrament Church, Lombardy. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis de Sales Church or to the Smiths Falls Hospital Foundation. 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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CAMERON Bernard Alexander B.A., B.Ed. On February 11, in his 66th year, in Almonte, Ont. Beloved husband of Catherine (Dunn) for 44 years. Devoted father to Ian (Fran), Sarah, Christian and Julia. Proud and loving grandfather of Abigail, Simon, Jonah and Amelia Cameron, and Isaac and Hatlee Porteous. Bernard was the son of the late Margaret (Saunders) and John Ralph Cameron (Lieutenant Colonel, Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry). He was the brother of Victor Haines (Beverley) of Montreal, Peter Haines (deceased), John Cameron (Anne Rice) of Nova Scotia, Donald Cameron of Barrie, and Ronald Cameron (Linda) of Kingston. Also Mary, Elizabeth, David, James, Thomas and Robert Cameron (deceased). Son-in-law of Marie Dunn (nee: Dewan) and the late John Patrick Dunn. Brother-in-law of Michael (Sue Evans), Patrick (Gail), Margaret, Kevin (Gwen), Maureen (Doug Crane), Sheilagh (Daniel Cybulski), MaryAnn (Archie Chisholm), David (Cindy Winther), Angela (Peter Krumme), Theresa (Jay Scholes) and Peter. Bernard was born on May 26, 1950, in Ottawa and moved to Almonte with his parents in 1955. He attended elementary and secondary schools in Almonte, as well as three years at St. Andrew’s College in Aurora. He subsequently earned his Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education degrees at the University of Western Ontario, London. He was a respected English teacher at high schools in Dresden, Wallaceburg and Chatham before moving back to Almonte with his family in 1994. He then joined the Upper Canada District School Board and taught at high schools in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and Almonte before retiring in 2007. Bernard was a Boy Scout leader for 25 years and a member of the board of the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum for 17 years. After retirement from teaching, he remained dedicated to public service, elected to two terms as a councillor for the municipality of Mississippi Mills. Friends and family may call at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 on Wednesday, February 17 from 6 to 8 PM and on Thursday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM. Funeral Friday at Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte for Funeral Mass at 11 AM. Cremation to follow. For those who may choose to honour Bernard with a memorial donation, please consider the Almonte General Hospital or Holy Name of Mary Memorial Fund Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Dunlop, James Peacefully, at Fairview Manor in Almonte, ON after a lengthy illness on February 1, 2016 at the age of 93. Jim was born in Woodstock, ON in 1923 and graduated from UNB with an engineering degree. He retired from his career at the Federal Government in 1981. He leaves his devoted wife Dorothy and was predeceased by his parents John and Sarah Dunlop and his sister Jean. It’s the family’s wishes to not have a formal service. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Lanark Animal Welfare Society would be appreciated by the family. In care of Alan R. Barker Funeral Home & Chapel. www.barkerfh.com

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NORRIS Doreen Shirley

Peacefully at Perth Hospital on Tuesday February 9th 2016. Doreen Norris of Elgin in her 92nd year. Dear mother of Barry (Linda), Jack (Gerry), Jim, Eric (Marilyn), Joe (Darlene), Evelyn (Jeff), Tom (Marg) and daughter-in-law Dianne. Predeceased by son Robert fondly remembered by 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren, 1 sister-inlaw Edna Patterson and many nieces and nephews. Friends were received at the Lyons Funeral Home in Westport on Wednesday February 17th from 12-2 pm with funeral following at 2pm. Internment, Westport United Cemetery. Donations to charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Fitzgerald Agnes Mary (Mahon) Fitzgerald

Agnes was born August 20th, 1933 and passed away peacefully at Perth Community Care Centre, Perth on Wednesday, February 10th, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Vincent (Bud) Fitzgerald, her sister Irene and brothers Joseph, Al and Russell. Aggie was the dedicated mother of Sharon Lassen, Susan (Gary) Bews, Michael (Tracey) Fitzgerald and Chris Fitzgerald. She leaves behind her caring brothers Neil, Arnold and Jerry and many nieces and nephews. Aggie’s pride and joy was being a Grandma to her 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren whom she loved sharing her time with. Aggie was a great hostess of many fun filled gatherings with music and great food. She loved the outdoor life with fishing, gardening and snowmobiling and would always volunteer a helping hand to anyone in need. She was a caring and compassionate soul. We would like to send a special thank you to Perth Community Care Centre for their great care of Mom over the last 10 years and for helping make her feel like she was at home surrounded by loved ones. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday February 15th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in Blessed Sacrament Church, Lombardy on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. Interment Blessed Sacrament Parish Cemetery. In remembrance of Agnes, contributions to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County or Blessed Sacrament Church would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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DUFF Karen Adele Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Queensway Carleton Hospital on February 11, 2016. Karen of Smiths Falls, ON. at the age of 53. Loving partner to Leo Cole. Dear mother to Crystal, Kory, and Tyler. Proud and loving grandmother to seven grandchildren. Survived by her siblings Doug (Linda), David, Trina (Tony), Kevin (Christine), Wendy (David), Bonnie, Tracey (Pat) and brother-inlaw Ken (the late Barbara). Predeceased by her parents Doug and Gwen. Family and Friends Visited C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Monday, February 15, 2016 from 10 am to 12 pm. Complete Chapel Service followed visitation on Monday at 12 noon. Cremation to follow service. Donations in memory of Karen may be made to Lanark Animal Welfare Society or Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Massey, Hazel Dorothy Peacefully, on Sunday February 14, 2016. Predeceased by her husband LeRoy Massey, daughter Lee Massey, her parents John & Elspeth Stronach, brother Donald Stronach and sister Viola Hill. Loving mother of Lenora Truscott (Ken), Bonita Watson (Ron), Kent Massey (Susie), Lynn Donahue (Wayne), Janey Wilson (dec. Neville), and Marion Boivin (Ed). Dorothy will be missed by her 13 grandchildren and her 14 great-grandchildren. Visitation took place at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Wednesday February 17, 2016 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service Thursday February 18 at Christ Church Anglican, Ashton at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be held in the spring at Munster Union Cemetery. For those who wish, a donation to Christ Church Ashton would be appreciated. www.barkerfh.com

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Anderson, Andrew “Andy” James Suddenly at the Carleton Place Hospital, on Saturday February 6, 2016 at the age of 47. Dear father of Taylor, Elyssa, Owen and Hayden. Survived by his parents Floyd and Cheryle Anderson, his grandmother Eileen Forrest and his brothers Derek (Sandy) and Jason (Kim). Andy will be missed by his aunts and uncles and extended family. Friends visited the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Thursday February 11, 2016 for visitation only from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon. For those who wish, a donation to the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation, would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

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Smith John M. (Johnny) Smith

1925 - 2016 Peacefully, in hospital, Perth on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 John Milton Smith at the age of 90. Beloved husband for almost 59 years of Patricia (Powell) Smith. Loved father of Gregg Smith (Liane Waite) of Perth, David Smith (Wendy EagleSmith), Christopher Smith and Robin K. Smith all of Smiths Falls. Sadly missed by his grandchildren Tyson (Krista), Jillian and Quintin, Joel, Kyle and Megan and his nephews Robert and Randy Jarvis. Predeceased by his daughter Joanne (Jody) Smith and sister Shirley Jarvis. Fondly remembered by his extended family and friends. Following retirement as a travelling salesman with Canada Packers (Maple Leaf Foods) and working at the Garden Market, John enjoyed golfing at the Smiths Falls Golf & Country Club and Lombard Glen. He loved to have a game of pool or work on a wood carving project but most of all he enjoyed spending time with family and friends. “Loved by all who knew him”. Family and friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Friday, February 12, 2016 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be held at a later date. In memory of John, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Lanark County or the Smiths Falls Public Library 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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Millage (Mike) 73, passed away at home on February 7th surrounded by his family. When Mike learned that he had multiple myeloma six years ago, he was determined to live each day to the fullest. He spent his last weeks in peace, remembering a wonderful life. Mike was born in Nova Scotia, the son of Doris and the late Burton Selig. He started his career as an educator in 1965 and over the next decade offered his incredible energy to building the minds and lives of young people while also building his own family. In 1976, the Jaycees of Canada recognized Mike as one of five “Outstanding Young Canadians” for his contributions to community life in Truro, NS and area. After retiring in 1995, he went on to teach at international schools in Syria and China, before finally settling down in Perth. Mike remained active in the community, volunteering in programs benefiting youth and seniors, along with golf, curling, duplicate bridge, travelling the world, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Linda (Thompson), daughter Christie Huff (Eric), son Craig (Jessica), five grandchildren (Megan, Garret, Griffin, Nathan & Emily), 5 brothers, and 3 sisters. The family would like to thank Dr Moxon, his nurse Diane, the St Elizabeth nurses and CCAC Smiths Falls, and our neighbours and friends who helped during Mike’s illness. A special thank you to Linda’s sister, Marie Wilde and friend Bob Pelletier. A celebration of life will be held on July 3 at 2:30 at the Perth Civitan Club. In honour of Mike’s lifelong commitment to youth, please consider a donation to YAK (Perth’s Youth Centre), or Myeloma Canada.

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Geroux Lawrence J. “Larry” Geroux

Owner of The Red Fox, Perth Larry passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Saturday February 13th, 2016 at the age of 76 years. He was the cherished husband of Barbara (Lake) Geroux, dear father of Larry (Maureen), Rob (Kim), Craig, Linda and the late Bradley Geroux. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Krista Nicole (Tony), Jarred, Kristin (John), Kent and Kaleb, great grandchildren Brodie and Kelby, sister Joanne Cugnet, all his family and many good friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth Tuesday February 16th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John’s Catholic Church, Perth Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance of Larry, contributions to Lanark Lodge Memorial Fund or Tayside Community Options would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

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Shanks Stella Matilda Ellen (nee Sproule) Peacefully and with dignity at Pine Meadow, Northbrook, on Friday, February 5, 2016, in her 100th year. Predeceased by her husband Allen, her daughter Marlene Love and her son Stanley. Loving mother to Freda Shanks, of Ardoch, and Janis (Bill) Spingle, of Ompah, Stella will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Shawn Shanks, Mona Perry, Darin Shanks, Kevin Love, and Tracy Wark, and great grandchildren, Allen and Cory Wark, and great-great grandchild, Hunter Wark. Stella was also predeceased by her parents, William and Emma (Ryder) Sproule and by her siblings: Elsie Joynt, Edward Sproule, Lawrence Sproule, Myrtle Forrest, Mary Kelford, Roy Sproule, and Minerva Hannah. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Stella’s life will be held at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, donations in memory of Stella can be sent to Pine Meadow, 124 Lloyd Street, P.O. Box #100, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0, and would be appreciated by the family. Mrs. Shanks’ arrangements are entrusted to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth 613-267-3082

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Charters, Rowan Jennifer (nee Stewart) Peacefully, at the Carleton Place Hospital on Monday February 15, 2016 at the age of 42. Loving wife of John Charters. Dear mother of Jessie. Beloved daughter of Keith and Sue Stewart. Survived by her sister Maureen (Jeff Colledge). Friends may visit the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Friday February 19, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service in the Chapel at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Beckwith Baptist Church or the Carleton Place Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. www.barkerfh.com

Mather Harry McKinley Mather

Gilbert Walter “Gib” Kent

Gib passed away in the Broadview Nursing and Retirement Centre, Smiths Falls on Thursday, February 11th, 2016. He was predeceased by his wife Catherine Mae (Stoddard), parents John and Betty (Laughlin) Kent, brothers Lloyd, Tom, George and David and his sisters Jean and Betty. Gib was the loved father of Deborah Ryan, Barbara Whalen, Gilbert Bruce (Sherry) Kent, the late Susan Kent and cherished grandfather of J.B. and Michael Ryan, Adam, Jeremy and Zachary Whalen, Christopher and Shelby Kent and great grandfather of Jensen Whalen. He will be sadly missed by his sister Doris Fleming, all his relatives and friends. Gib retired after more than 40 years in the grocery retail business. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, February 15th, 2016 from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. The funeral service was held in the Chapel at 11:00 A.M., followed by a reception in the Blair & Son Family Centre. In remembrance of Gilbert, contributions to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada, 2 Lansing Square, Suite 804, Toronto, Ontario M2J 4P8 or the Children’s Wish Foundation, 1390 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2C 3N6 would be appreciated. Blair & Son Funeral Home, Perth (613) 267-3765 to send your condolences or for further information visit www.blairandson.com

Porteous, Travis

Tragically on Thursday February 11, 2016 at the age of 33.

Much loved son of Gib Porteous (Aurella). Predeceased by his mother Brenda Porteous. Loving father of Isaac, Hatlee and Quinton. Survived by his brother Corey (Amanda), and his grandmother Marjorie Long (Murray). Adored uncle of Mason and Bailey. Travis will be missed by his cousins, who were just like brothers and sisters to him. Friends visited and supported the family at the Alan R. Barker Funeral Home, 19 McArthur Avenue, Carleton Place, on Tuesday February 16, 2016, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was Wednesday in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment later in the spring. For those who wish, a donation to support Travis’ children would be appreciated by the family and can be made at the funeral home. www.barkerfh.com

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Kathleen Margaret Ryder

Kathleen passed away suddenly at her home near Snow Road, Ontario on Sunday, February 14th, 2016. She was predeceased by her beloved husband W. Blaine Ryder on December 5th, 2015. Kathleen was the cherished mother of Kevin (Cindy) and proud Yammy of Kali-Lynn and Parker. She will be sadly missed by sisters Brenda Orchard, Barbara (Bob) Kenney, Audrey (Larry) Black, all her nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends were received at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Wednesday, February 17th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. The interment will be held in Crawford Cemetery followed by a reception at the Snow Road Community Hall. In remembrance of Kathleen, contributions to the Mississippi Free Methodist Church or the Diabetic Society would be appreciated.

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Peacefully, in hospital, Perth on Friday, February 12, 2016. Harry Mather of Perth, at the age of 95. Left to mourn his loss are his daughters, Shirley (Grant) Johnston, of Ottawa, Joyce (John) De Vries, of Renfrew, Sharon (Andre) Perras, of McDonalds Corners, and Heather (Elmer) Dodds, of Perth. He was predeceased by his first wife, Lavena (nee Munro) in 1989, and his second wife Vera (nee Boal), in 1998, as well as his siblings Arthur, Ross, Keith, Oris, Ivan, Scott (in infancy), Elva, Jean, and Beatrice. Cherished and Loving grandfather of Kim (Marco) Scapillatti, Robert (Linnea) Johnston, Paul (Krystyna) De Vries, Lynn (Dan) Ripley, Jenny (Mike) Murdock, and Matthew (Andrea) Perras. Much loved great-grandfather to Matteo, Lauren, Antonio, Cassie, Kaitlin, Mackenzie, Rowan, Robin, McKinley, Mikaela, Ali, Marikje, and Willem. Harry will be sadly missed by the Dodds and Boal families, as well. Mr. Mather was a trusted and hard working employee at Glen’ayr Kitten Factory for well over 20 years. A celebration of Harry’s life will take place in the Chapel of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, 15 Victoria Street, Perth, on Thursday, February 18, at 11:00 am. Cremation has taken place with a private interment to be held at Pine Grove Cemetery, Lanark, in the Spring of 2016. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Trinity United Church, Middleville, or the Canadian Bible Society. The family would like to thank Dr. Popiel and the nursing staff of the Perth Hospital for their care and compassion. Mr. Mather’s arrangements are in the care of the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth.

Passed away at home, on Monday, February 8, 2016, age 55 years. Predeceased by her husband Trevor Lyons and her mother Beth Hamilton (Willoughby). Much loved daughter of Harold Hamilton. Beloved sister of Blair Hamilton (Mary Jane Ireland). Will be sadly missed by her nephew Michael Hamilton, her close friend Judy Cameron and her other special friends. Friends may visit the Brown Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 805 Prescott Street, Kemptville on Thursday February 18, 2016 from 7 to 9 pm. and Friday from 6 to 8 pm followed by a Celebration of Life at 8 pm. Donations may be made to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation. Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca

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Peacefully at Bayfield Manor on Monday, February 15, 2016 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of Phyllis (Fitzgerald). Dear father of Bryce and Tammy. Friends may attend a visitation at the Kars Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 1610 roger Stevens Drive, Kars on Thursday from 1 p.m. until time of service in the chapel at 3 p.m. Interment Holy Trinity Cemetery, North Gower in the spring. Those wishing may make memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Grace Assembly, 6179 Perth Street, Unit 30, Richmond, Ontario K0A 2Z0. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com. IN MEMORIAM

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MURPHY, Jason Anthony March 1, 1983-February 19, 2010 He walks with us down quiet paths, And speaks in wind and rain, For the magic power of memory, Gives him back to us again. Lovingly remembered Kevin and Sharon Adrian (Vannessa) and Tim (Jamie, Connor and Theo)

CARROLL, Tom – In memory of a dearly loved and cherished husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away February 18, 2014 Remembering you is easy, We do it every day. Missing you is a heartache, That never goes away. You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold. You left the sweetest memories The world could ever hold. To us you were someone special, What more is there to say? Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today. Dearly missed and forever loved, Betty, Barbara and Keith, Margaret and Darwin, Kevin and Liz Patricia and Steve, Tom and Lois, Christine and Peter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

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LALLY In loving memory of a dear mother, Marjorie (Ferguson) who passed away February 22, 2004 and a dear father, James who passed away December 29, 1995. Till memory fades and life departs, You live forever in our hearts. Love Always Joan, Jane, Judy, Donna and families

COLLEEN WOODS May 1, 1930 – February 23, 2010 Six years have passed since that sad day, When one we loved was called away, Loved in life, honoured in death, Treasured in memory, one of the best. Always loved Husband Maynard Son Ron Daughter Marilyn and families

JAMES, Wes – In loving memory of Wes who passed away on February 19, 2012. Beyond the gate our loved one Finds happiness and rest; And there is comfort in the thought, That a loving God knows best. Forever remembered All your family

CATHY RODGER 1950–2009 We still miss you, our hearts are sore As time goes by we miss you more. Your loving smile, your gentle face, No one can fill your vacant place. Bruce and family

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TD Logging. Cut and split hardwood, $350/cubic, softwood $150/cubic. Will deliver. Tandem loads firewood logs, $1,250. Visa accepted. Tyler 613-264-5454, 613-812-5454.

COADY, Jim February 26, 2003

In loving memory of our dear Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, and Great Grandma and Grandpa. Many years have passed since those sad days, When the ones we loved were called away. God took them Home, It was His will, But in our hearts, They liveth still. Deep in our hearts lies pictures, Of the loved ones laid to rest, In memory’s frame we shall keep it, Because they were one of the best. Lovingly remembered and sadly missed Donnie, Julie, Greg and Shyanna

SCOTT, Art (Arthur) February 15, 2006 In loving memory of a great dad and a loving poppa. They say time heals all sorrows And helps you to forget, But time has only proved to us How much we miss you yet. Forever loved and missed Daughter Diane Granddaughters Ashley and Kelly X0X0

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RODGER, Catherine Anne Rodger (Craig) In loving memory of a dear sister, aunt and great aunt who passed away on Feb. 17, 2009. If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane We’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again. No farewell words were spoken No time to say goodbye You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why. Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow, What it meant to lose you, No one will ever know. Sadly missed, forever loved and remembered by Connie, Cynthia, Candace and Families

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MORTGAGES Large Fund--Borrowers Wanted. Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call anytime 1-800-814-2578 or 905-361-1153. Apply online www.captitaldirect.ca

2 Bedroom Apartment, Carleton Place. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, heat, hydro, parking included. $1,000/month. No pets, no smoking. First, last, references. Available immediately. 613-621-2299, leave message. 3 bedroom house in Perth, 5 appliances included. $1100/mnth + gas, hydro & water. No smoking, no pets, fenced yard. References required, available April 1. 613-390-0844.

FOR RENT Almonte, Central, Large 1 Bedroom, Easy access. Gas fireplace, plug-in parking, fridge, stove, dishwasher, microwave, tub enclosure, washer & dryer on site. Security entry system, approx. 750 square feet. Available April 1. Non-smoker, prefer no pets, impeccable references required, $740.00 + utilities, 613-880-6937.

FOR RENT Free rent, work on a farm weekends. Very modest 3 bedroom residence. 5 miles from Kemptville on Acton Corners Road. 613-232-7609 or 613-258-2958. Gorgeous 1 bdrm in adults bldg in Lanark. Utilities & appl Incl. 900 & up, 613-812-9344.

Available immediately, 2 bedroom apartment with balcony. Heat, water and parking included. Seniors welcome. No dogs. 5 Rogers Rd., Perth. 613-267-4189.

Kemptville House for Rent -- 2 Story, 1 Bedroom + Den, 1 Bathroom, patio. Fridge, stove, and washer incl. $850/mo. plus all utilities, free parking for 2 cars, no pets. Call 613-838-4203 for a Available. Large, reno- viewing. vated, main floor, 2 bedroom apartment. In quiet building, 5 minutes west of Perth. Fridge, stove, Large bright 2 bedroom parking included upper duplex apartment $575/month plus utilities. for rent in Smiths Falls. First, last, references. New kitchen & bathroom, 613-868-5323. recently painted/upgraded. Bachelor apartment in 1 Parking spot. Unfursenior’s building at 375 nished. Heat included, required. Country St., Almonte. References Available immediately. $1,200 a month. call John 613-325-7781 to book a Must be 65+. $527/month includes water and park- viewing. ing. Heat and hydro extra. Call 613-256-1031 ask for Large one bedroom/one bathroom apartment in RiLisa. deau Ferry, Wood Burning Brand New Townhomes Stove, Hardwood floors, Riverfront Estates, Al- recently painted, large monte, 3 br, 2 bath, re- yard with deck, lots of croom, garage, ss parking/storage. $850 a Call John appliances, no pets, no month. smoking. $1450/month+. 613-325-7781. Call Gregg 416-886-2514 town house Move in March 1st, Don’t Luxurious pay rent until April 1st, with all the bells and whistles large MASTER First & Last required. bedroom, gas fireplace Carleton Place, lower lev- with sunroom. Eat in kitchel, 2 bedroom plus den, en and patio deck off eatquiet, clean, adult only ing area. Private yard. Six building, overlooking river, appliances, hardwood and gas heat, in-unit laundry, ceramic throughout. Heat $995/month plus utilities. included. Parking Available No pets. 613-913-4133. $ 1449. per month. Near Airport . Phone Carleton Place, Seniors 613-715-2410 50’s Plus Building. No smoking, no pets. First & March 15 or April 1, last months rent $750.00 Carleton Place, 2 bedroom & up. 1 & 2 bedroom apartment. 5 appliances, apartments. Senior’s 1 $1,100 plus heat and hyMonth Free Discount. Call dro. First and last. After 7 613-863-6487 or p.m. 613-257-5198. 613-720-9860 Chambers St., Smiths Perth- 2 bedroom apartFalls, roomy 2 bedroom ment $750/mth, in modapartment, all inclusive, ern, senior friendly, well well maintained, laundry, maintained, centrally locatyard, parking. Adult build- ed building. Security/intersystem, ing only. No pets, no com smoking. Available imme- professionally maintained, diately. $890/month. laundry facilities. Parking included. Plus hydro. 613-283-1697. 613-298-2983. Charming 2+1 bed, 2 bath home in Pakenham. Neat Perth, 2 bedroom apart& Clean. 5 Appliances. ment & Bachelor apartGarage. Walk to ski hill. ment, fridge & stove $1,500/month. Call Mari- included, $815/$550 + lyn Crabbe cell utilities. First & LMR re613.804.4903. Salesper- quired. Smoke/pet free. son Century21 Explorer 613-229-5959. Realty 613-422-6757. Perth. Newly renovated Country, 3 bedroom, Kin- bachelor, available immeburn/Woodlawn area, 5 diately, $600/month, no appliances. $1,185/month pets, no smoking. plus utilities. 613-267-2687. 613-832-1557. Downtown Smiths Falls, Newly renovated one Bedroom apartment, security building with elevator. Fridge, stove, heat, hydro, water & parking included. Available immediately. 613-284-1736.

FOR RENT

Available for immediate occupancy. Utilities included. Call Doug or Janet 613-267-7783

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FOR RENT

Room for rent, Smiths Falls, unfurnished room, $400/month. To share with male (smoker) 613-452-0186.

Townhouse for rent. Approx. 10 km from Smiths Falls, no dogs, 2 big bedrooms, 1 and a half Bathrooms, nice backyard. Available April 1st. Shamrock Apartments, 850.00/mth plus Hydro. Perth, 2 bedroom apart- 613-286-2805. ment $850/mnth includes heat and hydro. No smokPERSONAL ing, no pets. 613-264-8380. Alcoholics Anonymous Smiths Falls, 1 bedroom 613-284-2696. Ground floor, utilities extra, fridge & stove includknowing the ed. Off street parking, no Anyone pets. Available immedi- where about’s Glen Rathate. $600/mnth. well (previously employee of Hershey Canada) please 613-283-2266. contact Rae Dulmage 613-257-7752 or Smiths Falls, 2 bed, 2 613-808-3208. bath, bright and spacious corner unit. New Are you concerned about reno, 6 appliances, A/C, someone’s drinking? 40 Pearl St. Quiet, se- There is help available for cure, adult building, ele- you in AL-ANON/Alateen. vator, exercise and Call 613-284-6100, common/party room, 257-3138, 272-3105, parking. Non-smoking. 203-3713, 826-2566, Available now. 283-5038. $1,410/month plus utilities. More info call Overeaters Anonymous 613-275-1218. 613-264-5158 Smiths Falls. Toulon Place Apartments. Second Floor 2 bedroom $915/month. Heat and hydro included. First/last required. Available immediately. Please call 613-283-9650.

STORAGE

STORAGE Smiths Falls

STOR-N-LOCK

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

LEGAL Criminal Record? Canadian Record Suspension (Criminal pardon) seals record. American waiver allows legal entry. Why risk employment, business, travel, licensing, deportation, peace of mind? Free consultation: 1-800-347-2540.

LOST & FOUND Lost- Ginger cat, neutered male, responds to “Julius”, wearing collar. Last seen in Portland on February 4. Call 613-482-7036. Lost: Lexus Key Fob, downtown Perth, February 4. 613-275-2294.

NOTICES

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Annual General Meeting Tuesday, February 23 7:00 P.M. Learning Commons, Perth & District Collegiate Institute 13 Victoria Street Perth, ON FOR RENT

FOR RENT

LUXURY APARTMENTS

Newly renovated

2 bedroom condo at Sunset Towers in Perth

FOR RENT

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COLONEL BY now has one and two bedroom units available. COLONEL BY is a luxury apartment building with a library, entertainment room and exercise room. All units have central air. Located in a great neighbourhood close to the County Fair Mall in Smiths Falls.

Andrew Mitton 613-283-9650

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

WORK WANTED

Sales /Service to: Heat E x p e r i e n c e d pumps, Geo, DX, Air Electrician, Licensed source -15 C & -22C units & Insured available for Agri & Refrigeration / residential/commercial HVAC Systems, Electric work. Best Rates, Call Motors and VFD Unit. Jim 613-799-2378 or Solar Water Pumps 613-284-0895 denis.laframboise@gmail.c om Ph: 613-271-0988 Kitchen and bath renovaWEB: www.nexdrive.ca tions, painting, dump Real Estate. NW Montana. runs, housecleaning, Tu n g s t e n h o l d i n g s . c o m eavestroughs, siding. 406-293-3714. Serving Lanark County for WORK WANTED 20 years. 613-257-8143 or 613-264-8143. A Small Job or More. R e n o v a t i o n s / R e p a i r s . Professional & Reliable Kitchen & Bath, Tub-to- Movers- 2 Men & 17’ shower conversions, grab Cube $95/hr, 2 Men & 16’ bars, painting, plumbing, Refrigerated Cube Van $95 flooring, tile, countertops, hr + Fuel Surcharge. Call decks. 613-858-1390, to Book your Move 613-284-8281. 613-257-7082.

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

FOR SALE

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

Network DRIVERS WANTED

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COMING EVENTS OTTAWA SPRING RV SHOW & SALE - February 26 - 28,2016 (FriSun). Opens 10AM every day. EY Centre, 4899 Uplands Drive (just north of Ottawa Airport). 20 dealers, campgrounds, new products, GIANT retail store, show-only specials & FREE stuff. Discount admission at www.OttawaRVshow.com. Info (TollFree) 1-877-817-9500.

WANTED 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.

The Tallman Group in Kemptville is looking for a part time Shunt Driver with a DZ license. Please email your resume to Art Soper at asoper@tallmangroup.ca, Chris McNicholas at cmcnicholas@tallmangroup.ca or call 613-258-3467 FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

DRIVERS REQUIRED 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.

FOR SALE

For more information contact your local newspaper.

VACATION/TRAVEL

recruiting@rosedale.ca

HELP WANTED

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LAKEFRONT 3 BEDROOM PET FRIENDLY COTTAGE (sleeps 6) available for weekly rentals June - Sept. or weekend rentals in May and Oct. Situated in Haliburton Highlands, with 4 piece bath, living/dining area, well equipped kitchen and attached screened-in Muskoka room. Well looked after grassy grounds on a gentle slope down to a 400 sq ft dock on a very peaceful NO MOTOR lake. Great swimming, fishing, with 1 canoe, 3 kayaks, a peddalo, lifevests, fire-pit and games. Available from May thru. Oct. Please call Patrick 416-564-4511 or email patrick@nemms.ca for rates, full photos and details.

BUSINESS SERVICES

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MORTGAGES

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No Income, Bad Credit Power of Sale Stopped!!! BETTER OPTION MORTGAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL TODAY TOLL-FREE: 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com (Licence # 10969) 1 s t & 2 n d M O RT G A G E S f r o m 2.35% 5 year VRM and 2.79% 5 y e a r F I X E D . A l l C r e d i t Ty p e s Considered. Let us help you SAVE thousands on the right mortgage! Purchasing, Re-financing, Debt Consolidation, Construction, Home Renovations...CALL 1-800-225-1777, www.homeguardfunding.ca (LIC #10409).

Vacancy for SITE OPERATORS and LABOURERS Apply with resume to: Peter@awdcontactors.ca Farm worker for vegetable farm, 2016 season, May 1 to October 30, North Gower area. Experience an asset. Email: rpfarm5714@gmail.com

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OPERATIONS SUPPORT MANAGER Permanent Position based in Perth Minimum 5 years experience managing construction operations, site staff, sub-contractors, shop drawings and resolving site related issues.

Hiring a Shipper and Auto Dismantler, wage $13-$16/hour. Email dean@davesautoparts.on.ca or fax 613-839-5590.

Arnprior Company looking LEGAL for a energetic, reliable individual with transportation for assembly work. $15 plus beneNotice to Creditors fits. Hours 8am-430pm. and Others Send resume to: All claims against the assemblyposition2016 estate of Rosemary @gmail.com Agnes DiCola, late of the town of Perth, who died on or about the Now Hiring for Magnolia & Vine, a new Home Party 5th day of January, Plan offering customizable 2016, must be filed snap jewellery & with the undersigned accessories up to 40% Estate Trustees on or commission. Kit purchase before the 12th day of required. Contact Linda @ or March, 2016; thereafter, 1-877-717-6744 the undersigned will snapdragons@rogers.com www.mymagnoliaandvine. distribute the assets of ca/lindagaborko the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. Paid In Advance! Make up DATED at Perth, this 11th to $1000 a week mailing Brochures from home! No day of February, 2016. required. Angela Marie Derbyshire experience Helping home workers since and Susan Jane DiCola, 2001! Genuine Opportunity. Estate Trustees, Start immediately! by their Solicitors www.CentralMailing.net BARKER WILLSON 31 Foster Street Perth, ON K7H 1R8 Attn: S. Craig Halpenny 613-267-2800 LEGAL

Notice to Creditors and Others

All claims against the estate of Beverly Anne Beattie, late of the town of Smiths Falls in the County of Lanark, who died on or about the 8th day of January, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustee on or before the 12th day of March, 2016; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Perth, this 11th day of February, 2016. Sally Irene Beattie, Estate Trustee, by her Solicitors BARKER WILLSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 31 Foster Street Perth, ON K7H 1R8 Attn: S. Craig Halpenny 613-267-2800

All claims against the estate of George Edward Duncan, late of the Township of Lanark Highlands in the County of Lanark, who died on or about the 21st day of January, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the 12th day of March, 2016; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Perth, this 11th day of February, 2016. Robert Lindsay Duncan and Martha Jane DuncanMyers, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors BARKER WILLSON PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION 31 Foster Street Perth, ON K7H 1R8 Attn: S. Craig Halpenny 613-267-2800

Skyline Group has a vacancy for a

SALES PERSON

Permanent position based in Perth ON The successful candidate will have a good understanding of the construction industry, and will be accountable, selfmotivated, high achiever, team player, an excellent communicator, and fluent in both English and French Remuneration commensurate with experience and ability Applicants will apply to peter.ghinn@skylinegroupintl.com

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Looking for an online business? I can help! You will receive free training and after support. Go to www.123freedom4life.com and check it out. Requires a computer and telephone and 5-15 hours weekly.

www.leedsgrenville.com

A R E E R S

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

Maple View Lodge: HOUSEKEEPING/LAUNDRY AIDE, PPT (2 positions) Competition #MVL-16-009 and MLV-16-010 Closing: February 25, 2016 PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKER, TPT Nights Competition #MVL-16-001 Closing: February 25, 2016

Almonte Antique Market, 26 Mill St. in historic downtown Almonte. 613-256-1511. 50 vendors. Open daily 10-5.

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET Huge indoor garage sale, Saturday, February 20, 2016. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 185 Elmsley St North, Smiths Falls. Behind the hospital. Antiques, collectibles, household, tools, furniture and appliances. Something for everyone. Info: 613-283-1020. You’ll be

LD FOR SOSALE on the

CLASSIFIEDS HELP WANTED

Do you like helping people?

HELP WANTED

Are you Empathetic?

HELP WANTED

Are you Non-Judgmental?

Here to Listen!

For details and to apply, please visit www.leedsgrenville.com/careers

Here to Help! HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Please call Bruce or Kendra to be a Phone Line Volunteer at Distress Centre of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville 613-345-1290

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Six Volunteer Locations – Brockville – Perth – Carleton Place – Kemptville – Prescott – Gananoque

THE TOWN OF SMITHS FALLS REQUIRES A

FINANCE MANAGER

FULL-TIME (37.5 HRS WEEKLY)

ARENA OPERATOR/PARKS & FACILITIES

CPHC is a not for proﬁt charitable organization that provides a broad range of Community Support Services throughout Lanark, Leeds & Grenville.

FULL-TIME POSITION

CPHC has an immediate opening for a Full Time Finance Manager. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager will plan, develop and manage the financial services of Community & Primary Health Care (CPHC), including Payroll, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Financial Planning/Analysis, and Reporting. Duties: • Manage the accumulation and compilation of all financial data necessary for accurate accounting of consolidated program results; • Support Program Directors, Executive and Senior Management in defining strategies through interpretation of program results and developing pro-active strategy around insight gained from data collection, including financial planning and forecasting, monitoring of revenues and expenses, reviewing operating statements and general ledger accounts, and preparing various internal and external reports; • Prepare, implement and monitor budgets and forecasts for CPHC; • Ensure compliance and timely reporting of all regulatory requirements including Ontario Healthcare Reporting Standards; • Work in collaboration with the Executive Director and Finance team ensuring that effective accounting and financial controls are followed; • Provide direction, training and supervision to Finance staff; • Assist in the development of business plans, provide financial analytical expertise in evaluating proposed ventures and offer recommendations to strategically capitalize on opportunities. Education/Specific Training Requirements: • University Degree in Commerce or Business Administration with Accounting major; • Certificated Professional Accountant (CPA) designation preferred; (CMA or CGA); • Highly competent with accounting software; GP Dynamics an asset; • Five (5) years of demonstrated progressively responsible management experience in a unionized environment; • Knowledge of all aspects of accounting standards for not-for-profits preferred; Knowledge of Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) Reporting Standards an asset; • Advanced computer skills particularly in Excel; solid communication, analytical and management skills; • Ability to gather, analyze and interpret financial data in order to make strategic business recommendations; • Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in a demanding work environment; • Ability to interact effectively with internal and external contacts at all levels; • Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. A full job description is available on the CPHC website at www.cphcare.ca Interested applicants may submit their application and resume in confidence by February 22nd, 2016 to the attention of: Chacity Einfeldt, Administrative / Human Resources Assistant 2235 Parkedale Ave, Brockville, ON K6V 6B2 Fax: 613-342-7582; Email: careers@cphcare.ca We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Partner Agency of United Way

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HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

The Town of Smiths Falls is seeking to fill a full-time position as Arena Operator/Parks & Facilities in our Community Services Department. Position Overview: The Town of Smiths Falls is looking for highly motivated, hands on individual to assist in a variety of maintenance and repair functions at municipal facilities and properties. Required to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public and other staff. Experience with operation and maintenance of specialized equipment including Olympia Ice Resurfacer; refrigeration system; snowplow; zero turn mowers; light equipment such as push mowers, trimmers and power tools. Provide specialized labour services for parks and parkland such as flower beds; planting; pruning; and landscaping. Assist with many special events throughout the year with set up, take down and clean up. Cleaning and maintenance at arena’s and other departmental properties. Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Minimum Grade 12 Education Valid Class G License Working knowledge of specialized equipment such as ice resurfacer Training and/or experience specific to horticultural field considered an asset Current CPR and First Aid Certificates Training in and knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Propane Handling procedures Chainsaw License Good physical health Ability to work a flexible work schedule including weekends, nights and holidays A detailed job description is available on the Town’s website, www.smithsfalls.ca Current job description under review. Please send resume quoting job reference: Arena Operator/Parks & Facilities in the subject line to lmckimm@smithsfalls.ca in a word document by Friday February 26, 2016 at 12 noon The Town of Smiths Falls is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. Only those under consideration will be contacted. Information is collected for the purpose of job selection under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CLS467555_0218

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HELP WANTED

TOWN OF CARLETON PLACE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Carleton Place is seeking an individual to fill the fulltime position of Mechanic. Summary: Responsible for performing the maintenance and repairs to Carleton Place’s municipal fleet and Public Works facilities. Provide recommendations pertaining to fleet management/budgeting including acquisitions, removals and long term planning. Qualification/Experience: • Secondary school diploma; • 3-5 years direct related experience in the Heavy Equipment/ Vehicle maintenance field, in particular Items 1-9 in the Duties in the job description; • Valid Provincial or Inter-provincial Automotive Service Technician (310S) &/or Truck and Coach Technician (310T) mechanics licence; • Thorough knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics, diagnostic techniques, industry trends and regulations and fleet preventative maintenance programs; • Possess and maintain a valid DZ licence or have the ability to acquire one within 6 months; • Valid Internal Combustion Engine – Propane (ICE-P) and Ozone Depletion (ODP) licence, an asset; and • Knowledge of municipal practices relating to road, sewer, water maintenance &/or construction and winter maintenance activities.

AUCTIONS

We are accepting applications for the following positions for the 2016 golf season:

Please send resume to dmcguire@ganboatline.com Or visit www.ganboatline.com

All positions are seasonal, full and/ or part-time and some weekends required. Experience is not required for all positions, only the commitment and willingness to learn. Go to greensmere.com/employment for job descriptions. Interviews will begin by the second week in March and only those being considered for the positions will be contacted. 1717 Bear Hill Road Carp, ON K0A 1L0 Email: golf@greensmere.com Fax: (613) 839-7773

- Professional line cooks (high volume experience) - Prep cooks - Dishwashers - Restaurant servers (smartserve certified)

Casual Part-Time Cooks and Dietary Aides, required for Almonte Country Haven, our LTC home in Almonte. For Job qualifications please go to our website, omniway.ca listed under careers. Please submit resume by February 26, 2016 to: dbenn@omniway.ca or fax: 613-256-3096.

A detailed job description, for this position, can be accessed at www.carletonplace.ca Interested applicants are invited to submit an application in confidence by 4:00 PM March 3, 2016 quoting “Mechanic” Attention Human Resources by: Mail: Town of Carleton Place Email: hr@carletonplace.ca Attn: Human Resource Facsimile: 613 257 8170 175 Bridge Street Carleton Place, ON K7C 2V8 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Carleton Place is an equal opportunity employer following the rules and regulations set out by the Human Rights Code. Personal information submitted will be used for the purposes of determining suitability for this competition only and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon request. CLS467586_0218

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Classifieds Get Results! HELP WANTED

FOR MR. MRS. TONY MINKHORST OF CARDINAL SUN, FEB 28, 2016 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW @ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21 SPENCERVILLE What a pleasure to be able to present such beautiful collections of items. Mr. & Mrs. Minkhorst are moving to retirement living & have offered up at auction Old Ertl cast iron children’s pedal tractor, cast door stops, tin signs, advertising tins, boxes, and glassware, china, oil lamps, collector cars, vintage toys, marbles, several pieces of antique, modern & retro furniture, jewelry, large selection of vintage cameras, vintage radios, compasses & barometers, pocket watches, knives, statues etc. Auctioneers Note: Due to the amount of merchandise this sale is to be held over 2 sales, 2nd sale to be held in March, date to be announced. Many unlisted items. Something for everyone. See you there! 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 CLS469629_0218

HELP WANTED

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Please email all cover letters and resumes to ad@kiaofbrockville.com

AUCTIONS

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• Chefs, Cooks, Servers and Kitchen staff • Pro Shop Assistants, Driving Range/Cart Pen Maintenance, Player’s Assistants • Tournament and Events Coordinator • Spray/Irrigation Technicians (day & night), Equipment Operators, Greenskeepers

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What it takes to be part of our dynamic team: • Highly self motivated • Good interpersonal skills, have the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization • Well organized and detailed • Minimum of 5 years selling experience • Reynolds & Reynolds experience is preferred.

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Your contribution: • Commitment to meeting and exceeding sales goals • Providing highest level of customer service • Developing and executing the selling cycle • Structuring new and used car transactions • Evaluating trades • Working closely with sales associates

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What will Dixon Auto Group do for you: Here, our goals are the same as yours. To help you advance your career and develop to your full potential. Our organization is an incubator for success, and it shows. Many of our employees have started their careers in entry level positions and have worked their way up the ranks. We’ll give you the tools you need to succeed and an environment where you are encouraged to develop.

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FAX YOUR AD 283-5909

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www.firststoprentals.com HOME OWNER & CONTRACTOR

FIRST STOP TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS LTD. “A Rental Store To Handle All Your Tool & Equipment Needs!”

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We are currently seeking an experienced Sales Manager to join our Smiths Falls location.

Growing Mature Company with Opportunity for a Truck Driver If you enjoy driving a 3 ton truck with a trailer, training people on how to use heavy equipment and enjoy the luxury of normal working hours then you should continue reading. First Stop Rentals, a locally owned and operated company in Kemptville, is looking for a truck driver over the age of 25 with a clean driving record and some mechanical knowledge to become part of their great team. With 22 years of solid growth in Leeds & Grenville, First Stop Rentals provides a fun, challenging and family-like working environment. To begin moving your career forward, go to www.firststoprentals.com.

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Guide to Area Telephone Exchanges

623 Arnprior 692 Manotick 256 Almonte 257-253 C. Place 258 Kemptville 259 Lanark 267-264-326 Perth 268 Maberly 269 Merrickville 273 Westport 272 Portland 275 Toledo 278 McDonald’s Corners 279 Sharbot Lake 283-284 Smiths Falls 342-345382-498 Brockville 359 Elgin 382 Gananoque 448 Chesterville 479 Ompah 489 N. Gower 624 Pakenham 774 Winchester 838 Richmond, Munster 924 Athens 926 North Augusta 928 Delta 989 South Mountain

AUCTIONS

LARGE ANTIQUE AUCTION

ROB STREET AUCTION

for Remy Brochon Take Highway 401 Exit 698 at Brockville and travel east on Parkdale Avenue, continuing onto Second Concession Road to Property 2831, or take Highway 401 Exit 705 at Maitland and travel three miles west on Second Concession Road. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 11:00 A.M. Massey Ferguson GC 2300 4WD 22 hp diesel cab tractor with M.F. 2350 loader, MF 4’ front mount snowblower and M.F. 2320 54” mower deck; Simplicity 21 hp riding lawnmower with 42” deck - 2 years old; Stihl whipper snipper; Rototiller; Livestock tank; Assorted lumber; Pieces of ash and cherry wood; Craftex table saw; Craftex 15” band saw; Planer and stand; Jet jointer; Craftex dust collector; Router table; Good assortment of hand and power tools; Glass door; Several folding tables; Pet carrier - new; Country music CD’s; Collection of Case I.H. model tractors, some in original box; Modern diningroom table and six chairs; Several other pieces of furniture; Filing cabinet; Portable air conditioning unit; Dehumidifier; Assorted small household effects. Everything is in excellent condition. Please note that this is a short sale. Property Sold. Terms: Cash or Approved Cheque Auctioneer: James Cooper 613-652-4145

Saturday, February 27 at 9:30 a.m. 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 to Osnabruck Centre, Turn East onto Cty Rd 18 travel 1/2 km. Watch for signs! Featuring Quality Antique & Modern Furnishings, Large Assortment of Glass and Collectibles, Assorted Tools & Much More! Check back for full listing and pictures.

24 Family Lane Corner of Golf Club & Bay Roads Smiths Falls 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca Wednesday, February 24, 6 pm Viewing 5 pm Featuring articles from a century old Lanark home. Gingerbread clock; Savage Lyman clock from Montreal; cast iron match holder; jewellery; wash bowl sets; blue togo plates; oil lamp; agateware; religious statues; Fiestaware; tin types; cast iron pots and cauldrons; Royal typewriter; vintage ride-on polar bear; ice cream maker; railroad lights; Perth pennant; signed hockey cards; secretary desk; roll top desk; early pine cupboard; rare wooden desk; large oak hall bench; early church pew; marble top washstand and matching dresser; very early Quebec pine cupboard base. Large sale – Do not miss this one! Many other items Check website for full listing and photos Canteen on site

NOW BOOKING SPRING OUTDOOR ON SITE REAL ESTATE, FARM & HOUSEHOLD AUCTIONS – CALL FOR REMAINING DATES QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS ALWAYS ACCEPTED

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Owner & Auctioneer Not Responsible For Loss Or Accident

Auction Conducted By Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. Ingleside, ON 613-537-8862 www.theauctionfever.com

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REQUEST FOR TENDER The Township of Rideau Lakes will receive Sealed Tenders until 11:00 a.m. on March 9, 2016 for the following: Tender PW2016-6 OPERATIONAL SERVICES Tender PW2016-9 SURFACE TREATMENT Further information and documents may be obtained by contacting the undersigned or downloading it from www.twprideaulakes.on.ca. CLS463882_0208

Lowest or any proposal not necessarily accepted. Dan Chant, Roads Coordinator 1-800-928-2250 x227 dchant@twprideaulakes.on.ca CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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Classifieds get results. 283-3182 Toll-free 1-888-9673237 1-888WORD ADS

FOR MR. ROB KITCHEN OF CARDINAL SAT FEB 20, 2016 @ 10 AM SHARP! PREVIEW@ 9 AM TO BE HELD @ MARSHALL’S AUCTION HOUSE 2913 CTY RD 21, SPENCERVILLE Extraordinary collection of local unique items will be presented at this auction, 19th century furniture, collector’s tins, finger jugs, crocks, bottle collection, artwork, oil lamp collection, china, glassware, vintage & new tools, wall clocks & much more! Auctioneers Note: Mr. Kitchen has a wide selection of antiques & collectibles he has acquired over the years, many w/ local historical significance! Large sale expect surprises! See You There! For a more detailed list w/photos go to www. lmauctions.ca Auctioneer or Owner not responsible for lost, stolen, damaged articles, accidents day of sale. Canteen. Terms: Cash, Debit, Visa, Mastercard Photo I.D. as is. No Buyers Premium All announcements day of sale takes precedence over all printed matter. To book your sale call

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TENDERS

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Terms: Cash Or Good Cheque With proper I.D.

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Arnprior: 613.623.1114 Smiths Falls: 613.283.1905 Connected to Your Community A/CP/K/P/SF - 40 - Thursday, February 18, 2016

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This traditional Dutch meal features mashed potatoes and vegetables and makes for a hearty meal during the winter season.

Enjoy some comfort food this winter with stamppot Nothing says ‘Dutch’ cooking quite like stamppot, literally a stomped pot of mashed potatoes and vegetables, comforting food in cold weather. There are many variations to this traditional dish; this version has savoy cabbage and can be served with smoked sausages, roast pork or chicken. Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Serves: six

water. Cover and bring to boil; reduce heat and cook covered until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Meanwhile, place cabbage and 2 tbsp (25 mL) of water in microwaveable dish. Cover and microwave on High for 2 minutes or until tender-crisp and bright green. Drain and set aside. Drain potatoes and rutabaga; mash until smooth. Stir in butter until melted and add enough milk for a creamy consistency. Stir Ingredients cabbage into mash. Season • 4 potatoes, peeled to taste with salt and pep(about 1-1/2 lb/750 g) per. • Half rutabaga, peeled Tip: Rutabaga takes lon(about 1 lb/500 g) ger to cook than potatoes, • 4 cups (1 L) thinly sliced so cut rutabaga into small Savoy cabbage cubes. • 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter • 1/3 cup (75 mL) milk Nutritional information (one (approx) serving): • Salt and pepper • Protein: 5 grams • Fat: 4 grams Preparation instructions: • Carbohydrate: 30 grams Cut potatoes into chunks. • Calories: 169 Cut rutabaga into 1/2-inch • Fibre: 4 grams (1 cm) cubes. Place potatoes • Sodium: 120 mg and rutabaga in large sauceCourtesy of Foodland Onpan and cover with cold tario