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By DOREEN BARNES From the moment people stepped onto the red carpet leading into the Brockville Memorial Civic Centre, a richness and grandeur of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce 2013 Awards of Excellence Gala evening was evident.

About 260 individuals attended the awards on Thursday, Nov. 14.

The list of 2013 finalists and guests was truly honoured with an inviting atmosphere, delicious dinner provided by the Brockberry CafĂŠ and entertainment by the Thousand Islands Jazz Trio of Alan Ogborne, Doug Dillon and Roger Woller.

As it came time to present the awards, each winner graciously accepted their honour with joyous and meaningful remarks. “We start with an award that has only been given out once before,� said master of ceremonies Greg Hinton, “and that is because it’s only given when there’s an extraordinary local event or extraordinary people doing extraordinary things, which also happens to benefit the community in unique and meaningful ways, the President’s Award.�

Four years ago this award was given out to Project Encore for the renovations of the Brockville Arts Centre.

Brian Burns, on behalf of the members of the Tall Ships Festival organizing committee, accepted the President’s Award paying credit to Dave Paul (who arrived later in the evening).

As Greg Raison and Mike Hitchcock of Brockville’s Rona accepted the Green Business of the Year Award, Raison thanked the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce for recognizing

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Canarm Ltd. owner and mentor David Beatty had the privilege of presenting the Citizen of the Year Award to recipient Jim Cooper at the Brockvill Chamber of Commerce 2013 Awards of Excellence Gala held on Thursday, Nov. 4. this category in their Awards of when accepting an award?

Excellence ceremony.

As the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Who other than an actor, a singer or a Festival was announced winner of Shakespeare admirer would use a quote the Tourism Award, chair Jo-Anne

Beckstead and artistic director Ian Farthing made their way to the stage to accept.

How fitting it was for Farthing to say, “All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players. In terms of players it’s not just the actors who appear on the stage that makes a festival successful, it’s such a collaborative effort. It involves volunteers who sell tickets, the volunteers who work in the front of the house or sew costumes and the audiences who buy tickets. We could not do it without a team effort.�

Following the Tourism Award was the Business of the Year Award which went to Home Hardware Building Supplies with Stefanie Chauvin-Huntley and Paul Blakney accepting.

Blakney said his speech would be short. He said, “A big thank you to everyone and congratulations to all the other nominees in this category and every other one. I’m really happy to be here tonight and really happy to be part of Brockville and to have you as customers.�

Next the Small Business of the Year nominees were announced with the criteria being, a company, privately owned with less than 10 employees, had demonstrated growth and development in the past year, exhibited good business and community sense along with innovation. “I’m actually speechless and I’m glad I cannot see anyone out there because I’m nervous as heck,� said Andy Wheeler of snapd 1000 Islands as he accepted this award.

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By HOWAIDA SOROUR Riding the rails is always exciting but the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train is even more special with its thousands of lights, its promise of entertainment and all the contagion of crowds waiting for it to arrive.

For the ride from Merrickville to Smiths Falls, town mayor Dennis Staples donated his five tickets to Carolyn Barr at the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank. “The CP Holiday Train ride from Merrickville to Smiths Falls was a big thrill and I wish everyone could experience the beauty and tranquility of this journey. This year’s train decorated in thousands of LED lights was even more beautiful and with a good helping of snow, the lights were even more spectacular,� said Barr in describing the experience.

In Smiths Falls, the fire department was out as usual collecting nonperishable food items donated by the crowd that had gathered at the Station Theatre to see the train and enjoy the entertainment. This year Smiths Falls Rosedale Singers also entertained the crowd from the steps of the Station Theatre, and the Lee Hotel provided hot chocolate to the chilled crowd.

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United Way of Lanark County celebrates Scotiabank donation

By TARA GESNER A corporate donation on behalf of area Scotiabank branches brings the United Way of Lanark County (UWLC) a step closer to its 2013 fundraising goal.

On Monday, Dec. 1, Fraser Scantlebury, UWLC executive director, and Emily Danaher, UWLC fund development officer, accepted a gift of $2,500 from Christine Coulas, Carleton Place branch manager. The Perth and Smiths Falls branch managers were unable to attend the presentation.

“A strong supporter, Scotiabank makes a corporate donation each year,” said Scantlebury.

He added the organization truly appreciates its community partners.

Representing the significant need that Lanark County communities feel in the current difficult economic times, the goal of the UWLC’s 2013 fundraising campaign is $350,000.

“Currently, we are at 61 per cent (roughly $213,500),” said Scantlebury, “and because we are always a year behind, the money is 2014’s allocation.”

The local chapter of the United Way works with 16 partner agencies, which depend on financial contributions to run programs. The impact of donations is made within the organization’s three community priorities: All That Kids Can Be; Poverty To Possibility; and Healthy People, Strong Communities.

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At the Carleton Place branch of Scotiabank on Monday, Dec. 1, area Scotiabank branches presented a corporate gift of $2,500 to the United Way of Lanark County’s (UWLC) 2013 fundraising campaign. Scotiabank continues to be a great community partner and sets a strong example. Pictured, from left, Fraser

Scantlebury, UWLC fund development officer, Christine Coulas, Carleton Place branch manager, and Emily Danaher, UWLC fund development officer. Absent from the photo: Jill Campbell, Scotiabank Perth branch manager, and Jeff Preston, Scotiabank Smiths Falls branch manager.

Member agencies are as follows: Adult Learning and Training Centre; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County; Carleton Place and District Youth Centre; Children’s Resources On Wheels; CNIB; Community and Primary Health Care; Community Home Support – Lanark County; Family and Children’s Services; Lanark County Community Justice Programs Inc.; Lanark Highlands Youth Centre; Mills Community Support Corporation; Smiths Falls and District Club for Youth; Canadian Hearing Society; Tri-County Dental Coalition; TYPS (Taking Young People Seriously); and YAK (Youth Action Kommittee of Perth and District).

There are a variety of ways to donate to the UWLC, including payroll deduction through your workplace (remember to specify ‘Lanark County’), directly to the office (call with credit card information or mail a cheque), or from the organization’s secure website (www.lanarkunitedway.com).

New this year, individuals can have their donation withdrawn directly from their bank account.

The UWLC office is located at 15 Bates Dr. in Carleton Place.

For additional information about the organization or 2013 campaign, call 613- 253-9074.

Scantlebury reminded that any donation made to the UWoLC on or by midnight Dec. 31, 2013 would qualify as a tax deduction for 2013.

Movers and Shakers networking event a Dandelion Foods coming huge success at Canadian Career Academy soon to Almonte The Canadian Career Academy hosted a successful Movers and Shakers networking event offering gourmet hors d’oeuvres and refreshments for the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Nov. 12. More than 50 employers and associates attended the event hosted by the Canadian Career Academy at 92 Bridge Street.

The main focus for hosting the Movers and Shakers evening was to highlight the Job Matching, Placement and Incentive program and shed light on the new Youth Employment Fund.

“My focus and interest is to put the monies attached to these services into our own community whenever I can. We are here to support our clients and our employers. Employment Ontario has provided us with monies to do just that.

Last night was an excellent opportunity to communicate directly with employers to make them aware and better understand our services and the financial incentives. It makes good sense to build a partnership with us. It’s good for business, it’s good for job seekers and it’s good for our community,” says Laura Bennett, unit coordinator for the Canadian Career Academy.

“It was a huge success,” says Kate Crosbie, job developer for the Canadian Career Academy. “By attending our event, I feel that the local employers now have a better understanding of our services and how we can help their businesses grow.”

President of the Canadian Career Academy, Rob Probert, was pleased with the numbers of attendee’s and their level of enthusiasm about the services and funds that are available to benefit their businesses.

“We thank all employers that set aside time to attend Tuesday evening,”

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The Canadian Career Academy in Carleton Place was filled Nov. 12 for a special Movers and Shakers networking event for the Carleton Place Chamber of Commerce, above. The event served as an opportunity to introduce the Job Matching, Placement and Incentive program and the Youth Employment Fund. says Laura Bennett. “We are confident that partnering with the Canadian Career Academy will help local employers to achieve business success and staffing needs.”

The Canadian Career Academy is based in Carleton Place and serves the surrounding areas plus Mississippi Mills and Beckwith Townships, Pakenham, Lanark, Appleton and Ashton. The Employment Resource Centre is a one stop shop that provides a variety of Employ-

ment Ontario programs for youth and adult such as: training, apprenticeships, career counselling, resource and information, job search services, link to local employers and workshops and seminars.

For employers: human resource assistance, pre-screening, job matching and placement, wage subsidies and financial incentives.

For more information, call 613-2573237, or visit their website at www. canadacareer.ca.

BUSINESS TODAY

By KELLY KENT With the current shift in thinking towards healthier living, Mississippi Mills already has a wide range of resources for those looking for glutenfree products, hormone-free produce or organic foods – and now, with the upcoming opening of Dandelion Foods, residents will have another solid shopping option.

Dandelion Foods, which is currently being built at 451 Ottawa St. in Almonte, will be a completely organic, full-service grocer providing shoppers with fresh local produce, supplements and products.

“We’ll be a great resource for anyone looking to live a healthier lifestyle,” said Meghan Pettipas, one of the store’s owners and workers.

The 3,000 square foot store, which is tentatively scheduled for an earlyDecember opening, broke ground in September.

Pettipas said it would be different from nearby organic grocers for one simple reason: it will be full service.

This means that shoppers will have access to fresh, organic produce as well as supplements, dairy, health and beauty products and a vast frozen section.

Ultimately, it will function the same way a large chain grocer does.

“A driving factor behind the idea is to showcase local farmers,” said Pettipas, explaining that the store will source produce locally whenever possible. “Of course some produce will not be available year round.”

In the absence of local organic products, such as those long winter months, Pettipas said Dandelion Foods would source organic products from trusted sources farther away from home.

Pettipas is not alone in bringing this resource to Almonte. She is working within a team with three other business partners, all of whom have a passion for food.

Sharon Lazette, Mike McGarry, Farhat Sultana and Pettipas all work for and co-own the store in what is known as a workers’ co-operative. The group of four is working together to bring Dandelion Foods to their hometown.

The idea came to the group two years ago, when they got fed up with having to travel to the city or farther to find the organic products they were looking for.

“We’re all really passionate about food,” said Pettipas, “and we also wanted to help support our local community and keep the local food dollars where they belong, in the community.”

The group has had to undertake several fundraising initiatives to help make their dream come true, and ahead of the store’s opening in a couple of months, they have almost completed the task.

Their last piece of fundraising, said Pettipas, is to raise $15,000 through crowd funding. To do this, Dandelion Foods is collecting funds from locals.

They can donate as much or as little as they would like towards the final goal.

Interested donors can visit Facebook (www.facebook.com/DandelionFoods) for a link to the fundraising page and to make a contribution.

While they’re still working out a date for the grand opening, Pettipas said the group is just happy to be working towards their goal of owning a store.

“We’re so excited,” she said. “We almost have to pinch ourselves to make sure we’re not dreaming.”

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The 2013 finalists for the Brockville Chamber of Commerce Awards of Excellence Gala, held on Thursday, Nov. 14, pose together following the event. Left to right are Business of the Year Award winners from Home Hardware Building Centre Stefanie Chauvin-Huntley and owner Paul Blakney; Young Professional of the Year Francine Levere of Ken Durand Chartered Accountants; Business Person of the Year Jag Chawla of Apex Logistics Inc.; Citizen of the Year Jim Cooper, president of Canarm Ltd. Community Excellence Award was presented to three supporters of the Brockville and Area Food Bank (Operation

Harvest Sharing) Rev. Myra Garvin, JoAnne Sytsma and Catherine Deplaedt; the Tourism Award went to Prescott’s St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival’s artistic director Ian Farthing and chair Jo-Anne Beckstead; and the Small Business of the Year Award was presented to SNAP’D 1000 Islands publisher Andy Wheeler. Missing from this photo are President’s Award representatives Dave Paul and Brian Burns for the Tall Ships Festival and for the Green Business of the Year, Brockville’s Rona was named with Mike Hitchcock and Greg Raison accepting the award.

strong as a hero and always steadfast in your own values, so accepting and open hearted. There couldn’t be a greater person to receive this award.”

Before Canarm Ltd. owner David Beatty presented Cooper with the award, he spoke of the early days at Canarm and how Cooper had invested in himself.

“He thrives because of three things,” said Beatty. “He’s a keen observer, quick study and incredible adapter. Those things convinced me that Jim was the man to start our supply chain system in China. I handed over the responsibility and today, what he has built, with a team of 50 to 100 people in the Far East is a real competitive advantage for Canarm.”

When Cooper approached Beatty at work about producing lights along with ceiling fans, Cooper indicated that the fans were only a seasonal business.

“This was the clincher (during the discussion),” said Beatty, “he says, you know I cannot guarantee that it is going to be hot tomorrow, but I can guarantee that it is going to be dark tonight. How do you fight that kind of logic.”

He spoke about working for Canarm and the tremendous learning experience that Beatty has provided.

“We continue to invest in machinery and in February we have $1.6 million of new machinery coming into the

his humble roots and those that helped him along the way,” stated Beatty. “He was as we heard a subsidized child at the “Y” and the second match in Cornwall’s Big Brother Association. Jim now gives back significantly to help those that gave him a hand up. It’s inspiring to know that hard work and inspiration can still be recognized today. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome a deserving winner of the 2013 Citizen of the Year, my friend, Jim Cooper.”

To a standing ovation and continuous clapping, Cooper made his way to the stage.

“Thank you,” said Cooper. “Wow, David said it is about giving back and it really is.”

Cooper stated that it was many people who helped him along his path.

“Forty some years ago, my mom was a single parent with three young boys and one had a little bit too much energy,” remarked Cooper. “She had the foresight to see that I needed a little bit of help. The YMCA came into play, Big Brothers, just to keep me in the right direction. Years later my mom As the laughter from all the stories ran a foster home for 25 years and she shared quieted down, Beatty became was also a Big Sister for two different serious saying, “Jim has never forgotten ladies.”

building,” shared Cooper. “David’s guidance has influenced me beyond belief and he is a shining example of what community is all about. To everyone, remember to find your passion and give back.”

Target completes Canadian store openings for 2013 Already with stores opened throughout Eastern Ontario including in Smiths Falls, Kingston and Kanata, Target has opened 33 additional Canadian store locations spanning across nine provinces, including its first stores in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland.

Thirty-one store locations opened on Nov. 13, and the remaining two locations on Nov. 22, completing Target’s Canadian store openings for 2013.

Additional stores opening beyond 2013 will be announced at a later date.

“The final store openings for this year mark a major milestone in Target’s history,” said Tony Fisher, president, Target Canada. “The goal for our Canadian expansion was to open 124 stores across all ten provinces in 2013, and we are proud to say that with the help of more than 20,000 Canadian team members nationwide, we have accomplished this unprecedented undertaking.”

Ontario locations open to the public last month included Bowmanville Clarington Town Centre; Mississauga - Westdale Mall; Nepean - Meadowlands Shopping Centre; Pickering - Pickering Town Centre; Richmond Hill - Hillcrest Mall; Stratford - Stratford Mall; Sudbury - Sudbury Supermall; Waterloo Conestoga Mall; and St. Catharines - Pen Centre.

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“I honestly didn’t think I was going to win.”

Wheeler recognized the other two nominees in this category, The Butcher Shop and Maplehurst Manor and continued to give his heartfelt thanks to many individuals including Denise for home cooked meals.

Regarding food, the Brockville and Area Food Bank (Operation Harvest Share) co-chair Rev. Myra Gavin spoke on behalf of co-chair JoAnne Sytsma, capital campaign chair Catherine Deplaedt, as she thanked the community for being recognized with the Community Excellence Award.

“This (award) is ours, it belongs to the whole community,” remarked Gavin. “While I heard many businesses say tonight that they want to be here for the next 12 or 25 years, we do not want to be here anymore, we really don’t. We are hoping to do ourselves out of a job, but the reality is that it is not going to happen.”

To add to the award given to the Brockville andArea Food Bank, Enbridge Pipelines Inc’s Eric Pru’Homme said, “On behalf of Enbridge Pipeline, I would like to contribute $1,500,” to which thunderous applause was heard.

The Young Professional of the Year Award went to Francine Levere, a chartered accountant with Kenneth J. Durand Professional Corporation.

“I’d like to say a few quick thank yous,” said Levere, “to the Brockville Chamber for putting on this wonderful event.

She thanked the Big Brother Big Sister organization, of which she is treasurer, her parents for instilling their values in her and also her employer, Ken Durand.

As for the Business Person of the Year, this award which had been announced earlier (October timeframe) went to Jagmohan (Jag) Singh Chawla of Apex Logistics Inc., who felt that his family is the reason for his success.

“My sincere thanks to the citizens of Brockville, the business community and the Chamber for this recognition,” said Chawla. “I’m honoured and humbled by this recognition.”

For the most emotional award presentation of the evening, Citizen of the Year went to, Canarm president Jim Cooper.

As Brockville and Area CEO Sueling Ching (through a taped interview) indicated, “Jim, with you receiving this award is really a life achievement award. You started out as a “Y” kid, then worked as a volunteer within the YMCA. To see what you have become is an inspiration for what a person with your pride, determination, intelligence and energy can really accomplish. We are really proud of you. You have been as sweet as a little boy and you are as

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Rapids and Kemptville.

“The crowds in both Merrickville and Smiths Falls were so full of energy, it was electric,” observed Barr It probably helped that the entertainers on the train this year were very recognizable and absolutely stellar.

“The entertainers, Jim Cuddy, Melanie Doane, Roxanne Potvin and Ann Lindsay were enormously energetic which must have been hard given they all had to be cold,” said Barr.

This year’s entertainment was made possible by Randall Prescott, an Ottawa producer who has been involved with the Holiday Train for the past 13 years at least, according to Randy Marsh, manager community relations for CP. The train’s schedule makes for a marathon of shows for the performers who agree to take part.

“Tomorrow we’ll have five shows, Friday we have seven, then four on Saturday and seven on Sunday. You couldn’t do this many shows in any other way,” said Marsh.

The train’s Ontario tour had just started and Cuddy had just joined the train for his two-week stint. Everyone involved lives on the train for the duration of their tour explained Marsh.

“We have our own generators on the train, we have our own mechanic on board and we have our own cook who tries to feed us between shows,” said Marsh.

Given their energy on stage and their beaming faces as they came off stage and into the train the performers certainly seemed to be enjoying themselves both on and off stage in spite of the biting cold.

“I like trains and I like the idea of involving the food banks, so it’s all good,” said Cuddy.

The cold definitely took its toll as Cuddy stood in the train rolling hand warmers between his fingers to get some circulation back into his hands.

“I think they’d (hands) warm up if

we played long enough - but that wasn’t long enough, now they just kinda hurt,” said Cuddy with a smile.

Still as he pointed out he’s used to doing at least one outdoors winter show every year.

Whether it was because of the train or because of the incredibly welcoming crowds the performers were clearly energized and very approachable.

“They were exceptionally relaxed and available for photos and conversation,” said Barr.

On a more serious note, the point of the Holiday Train is to raise awareness and funds for the food banks in all the communities it visits.

“This is the 15th year Canadian Pacific Railway has supported and raised hunger awareness with food and cash donations to local Food Banks as they tour across North America. This year we the Smiths Falls Community Food Bank were very fortunate to receive the generous cash donation of $7,000,” said Barr.

In Merrickville the village Food Pantry received a $4,000 donation from CP. As Marsh pointed out, the holiday train is the perfect way to reach small and remote communities, regardless of the weather.

“There’s virtually nothing that can stop us, and we give Santa a ride and go to towns so small he gets to see kids who wouldn’t get to see Santa in person,” said Marsh.

All Aboard!

So here’s hoping the train continues to run for many years to come, not just for the entertainment and magic it spreads but for the comfort and awareness they raise.

“The Smiths Falls Community Food Bank clients, volunteers and Board of Directors is humbled by the generosity of CPR and our Community by the food and cash donations provided during the CP Holiday Train’s visit,” said Barr. “Thank you so much and Merry Christmas!”

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Above: The inside of the CP Holiday Train was tastefully decorated and riders were treated to hot chocolate and cookies during the ride from Merrickville to Smiths Falls. Centre: Melanie Doane and Roxanne Potvin entertain the crowds from the CP Holiday Train stage.

Doane even picked up the fiddle in spite of the cold and had the audience stomping their feet. Top right, The CP Holiday Train arrives on time at each stop. Right, Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo fame performs some holiday favorites for the hundreds of fans gathered at the Smiths Falls railway station.

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Impression Printing takes Business of the Year award

By HOWAIDA SOROUR They’ll be celebrating 25 years in business come January and this year Impression Printing was named Business of the Year by the Smiths Falls and District Chamber of Commerce.

“I had no idea we had been nominated. In fact it was a friend of mine who talked me into going to the chamber dinner,” said Carl Evoy, owner of Impression Printing.

If the nomination and the award surprised Evoy they were not a surprise to his colleagues.

“I thought he really deserved it,” said Valerie Kerr, office administrator who has been with Impression since it opened. “It was the one time that Carl was lost for words!”

According to Kerr, Evoy has been great to work with and though the business can get hectic, everyone works well together to give each job the attention it deserves.

“I have been doing business with Carl for as long as he has been doing business,” said Jim McPherson, Smiths Falls resident and frequent event organizer. “He always makes sure you have an excellent product, at an excellent price and with excellent timing.”

No easy feat in the printing business where so many jobs have a custom component, a twist and/or a rush.

“We work as a team,” said Steve Evoy, Carl’s eldest son and co-owner. “Everybody covers each other’s back, understanding that the job has to get done – it’s not a 9-to-5 operation.”

Originally from Smiths Falls, Carl says he just kind of fell into this business. His plan had been to become an electrician.

“I went to high school in Ot-

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Easy going and friendly, the three Evoys manage to make year’s Business of the Year award winner. From left: Carl every customer feel special at Impression Printing, this Evoy, Chris Evoy and Steve Evoy at the print shop. tawa, because Woodroffe High had a really good electrical program in Grade 12,” said Carl. The plan was to go to Algonquin College after high school, but he ended up getting a part-time job at the Citizen on weekends, where he made a good impression because they offered him a job straight out of high school. “They had an opening in the engraving room making photos for the newspaper, that was in the days of hot metal (plates),” said Carl.

That was where he learned to run the small presses.

Not long after that he decided he wanted to get married but he needed

a better job, so he headed west. “I went out to Calgary and worked for a print shop, and learned how to become a graphic stripper - I used to joke, ‘yeah I work as a stripper’,” he said with a chuckle.

That particular job which basically involved getting copy and photos ready for press is obsolete in today’s digital world but it was good experience at the time.

“I came back from Calgary when Steve was born, we didn’t want to raise a kid in the big city, and I got a job at Performance.”

He stayed with Performance Printing for nearly six years before

making his first half-hearted foray into self-employment.

“I bought a small business here in town called Copy Queen, it was really basic printing and didn’t last,” said Carl.

He returned to work for Performance for another year-and-a-half, before finally taking the serious plunge and going out on his own to start Impression Printing in 1989.

“It was quite an ordeal really, starting my own business,” said Carl and something he says would be very difficult to do nowadays.

Today Impression Printing employs eight people and has an of-

fice in Perth, along with a satellite in Brockville. Their clients come from Smiths Falls, Ottawa, Richmond, Kemptville, Merrickville, Perth, Carleton Place and beyond.

Already Steve has been with the company for 12 years and Chris, the younger son has been there for about eight years - so that dynamic is also working.

“We have a give and take relationship, and we get to spend every day together, which is a bonus,” said Chris Evoy, the younger son and co-owner.

The real trick to his success, according to Carl, is keeping up to date with the constantly evolving technology.

“I go to the Graphic Design Show in Toronto every year, to know what the new trends are, what new software has been developed. You have to upgrade all the time,” said Carl.

His greatest weapon though is without a doubt his attention to customer service and the needs of each individual client.

“He will find a way every time to make the customer happy, as any of this clients will attest. He really does jump over barrels to get stuff done,” said Janet Watson, contract graphic designer in Merrickville.

He’s also very generous and involved in the community not just through his business but as a volunteer.

“He gives so much of himself in so many organizations,” said McPherson. “He’s involved with Rotary, with Crime Stoppers, and the chamber.”

As far as Carl is concerned that’s just the way things are done.

“I’m a firm believer that you have to give back to the community, and I enjoy it,” said Carl.

Internationally-recognized eye disease specialist opens Smiths Falls clinic

By HOWAIDA SOROUR There’s a new clinic in town that will save a lot of people the long trip to Kingston.

Dr. Sanjay Sharma, an internationally-recognized retina specialist has now opened a Macula Clinic at Cornelia Court in Smiths Falls.

“We heard from our patients that traveling to Kingston for their eye injections was very difficult for them and their family members. While our patients still have to have specialized testing done in Kingston, we think establishing a clinic in Smiths Falls provides better care for patients in this and surrounding areas,” said Sharma, professor of ophthalmology and epidemiology at Queen’s University who completed his training in retinal diseases

at Harvard University.

Eventually Sharma hopes to be able to have diagnostic testing done locally as well. The move is part of Queen’s University’s push to see that patients in their LHINs receive timely access to medical care in their own communities.

“These treatments have made a huge impact on the quality of life of our patients. We think that being able to do the procedures in the Smiths Falls area will lessen the burden on patients and their family members,” said Sharma who has authored more than 200 scientific articles on retinal disease. “Our research shows that without timely treatment patients can lose vision within a matter of weeks.”

As Sharma explained, the macula is the small central part in the back of the

eye that allows people to see fine detail.

It’s essential for activities like reading, driving and recognizing faces. In both age-related macular degeneration and diabetes, the macula can become very wet with fluid which ultimately destroys vision. Since 2007, the conditions can be treated with medications that are injected directly into the eye according to Sharma. The treatments have been shown to stabilize vision in 95 per cent of people and significantly improve vision in nearly half of patients.

In the Belleville and Brockville area, patients are already benefiting from the presence of Macula Clinics in their areas.

Daphne Hall, a patient with the wet form of macular degeneration who used to travel to Kingston for her eye injec-

tions is benefiting from having the procedure done locally.

“We are so appreciative of the doctors coming here. I no longer have to worry about how I am going to get back and forth to Kingston,” said Hall.

Sharma is also an active researcher and among his areas of research he and his team look at how medications delivered through the eye can affect conditions like stroke and heart disease and is knowledgeable on those concerns.

He’s also passionate about educating the public and patients about the signs of macula degeneration and what it is.

He and his team have developed a series of clear and informative animations about eye problems and their treatment.

To learn more about macular diseases and watch animations about these

eye problems, visit his website at www. drsanjaysharma.ca.

“If you notice new distortion or sudden vision loss, it is critical that you be urgently assessed by your eye doctor. Timely intervention is the key to retaining and potentially restoring lost vision,” said Sharma, For now the clinic hours in Smiths Falls are not fixed.

“Hours will be variable to start, but we will be booking patients ahead and letting people know,” said Sharma.

Eventually he thinks that clinic hours will settle into one day a week, likely Mondays.

The local clinic is located at 91 Cornelia St. W. in Smiths Falls. To be referred to the clinic, call 613 544 3400, ext. 2227.

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Furniture built for your life: Sentesy Solid Woodwork and Nick Moore When was the last time you chose to invest in quality over accessibility or convenience? Is it really worth it?

David Sentesy, fine furniture-maker and owner of Sentesy Solid Woodwork, would say yes – without question. What value do we take from reflecting on how and where we choose to spend?

As Christmas approaches, some may question choices that do not support environmental sustainability – we want to give in a way that contributes, that doesn’t deplete.

Sentesy takes a strong and simple stance: value the earth and make things that last.

In 1970, Sentesy began to build his business from the ground up; he has been serving clientele in Perth and area for over 40 years.

As Sentesy puts it, “I just love wood. I like to bring the presence of trees into our daily lives in an organic way.�

A look at his website portfolio reveals a remarkable collection of beautiful, custom-designed, local hardwood furniture (tables, chairs, desks, bedframes, casework), architectural millwork (fire mantles, staircases, doors) and restoration work. The breadth is varied and ever-expanding; no project is too large or small. “You are getting what you can’t buy in a box store – custom design, quality joinery and superior materials.�

Beyond supporting local, independent business, what makes a piece like this preferable to a factory-made item? Perhaps surprisingly, it may be the most economical and environmental decision.

Although the cost of a hand-crafted piece may seem at first daunting, the furniture will endure use for over 100 years. Cheap, factory pieces may be made with weak joinery or particle-board, liable to collapse under load or moisture and end up in landfill. Solid woodwork is designed and constructed as a whole

David Sentesy of Sentesy Solid Woodwork, right, has been serving clients in Perth and area for more than 40 years after establishing his business in 1970. He also has taught woodworking courses at Algonquin College. He now collaborates with Nick Moore, left, a graduate of Rosewood Studio in Perth, who specializes in his own unique furniture that complements Sentesy’s.

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A single woodworker builds the piece with care, precision and refinement, using wood-to-wood joinery and materials aged indoors seven years for longevity.

Through a collaborative process, Sentesy works with you to create a personally designed piece that suits your preference in colour, style and function – anything ranging from Asian, French and Colonial to Polish design.

Though glad to accommodate you, furniture is not a fashion item for Sentesy, “it should be timeless.�

His natural style and design-sense reflects the grace and simplicity of the material beneath his hands. “You could call it Traditional Canadian solid wood furniture.�

He reflects, “My work has an antique flavour, much like the kind available to people living in Canada 100 years ago.�

Sentesy considers the colour, grain and markings of every element when crafting a piece – not only a well-seasoned tradesman, but an artist.

Sentesy’s career began with a degree in English and History; finding no work in teaching, he turned to his craft. He began apprenticing under an Italian cabinetmaker in Ottawa, and took a guitar-building course at Algonquin College. He worked with his brother Paul Sentesy (now owner of Sentwood-Mercer Construction)

until committing to his passion for furniture-making and settling shop in a converted old cheese factory on the 7th Concession of Drummond Centre. He has since taught the Heritage Woodwork and Introduction to Cabinet Making courses at Algonquin College.

In February of 2013, Nick Moore, a graduate of Rosewood Studio in Perth (school of fine woodworking) dropped into Sentesy’s solitary workshop seeking a home for his business. Inspired by work with local and exotic woods and exploration with veneer work, coloured inlay, and modern design, Moore’s furniture is unique and complementary to Sentesy’s.

He received a degree in Furniture Production and Management at Buckinghamshire Chiltern University, UK in 1997, where he learned of Rosewood.

After working six years in restoration and upholstery, Moore moved to Canada to attend Rosewood and stayed there as shop steward for five years until he sought a larger space.

With their differing styles and complementary skills and input, Sentesy and Moore now work supportively alongside each other, providing the community with quality, handcrafted furnishings. “I love the warmth of wood,� shares Sentesy. “It’s forgiving, unlike metal work, a similar temperature to holding someone’s hand – something living. It gives pleasure. The legacy of a woodworker is that the work outlasts its maker. A new tree will have grown by the time a piece dies.�

Sentesy Solid Woodwork and Nick Moore Furniture-Making will receive orders now for those wanting pieces built in the New Year, with payment plans available.

To contact them or view their portfolios, visit www.solidwoodwork.ca or www.nickmoore.ca.

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The Barley Mow. Awards After guests had had the chance to stack plates with food and take their seats, Guthrie and her cohost for the night, Cindy Hobbs of the Royal Bank of Canada – the event’s main sponsor – took the stage to announce the beginning of the awards ceremony.

First up was the category for creativity and innovation. Several businesses and individuals were nominated by the community for the award in this category, which is given to someone who has created something new in Mississippi Mills.

Emily Arbour received the award in this category.

Arbour is behind many of Mississippi Mills’ assets: she started the Handmade Harvest, Dine & Dash, and is one of the minds behind Small Town Thinking and Almontees.

She also gives monthly advice in the Miss Write column in theHumm and, most recently opened Almonte’s Hello Yellow shop.

While accepting her award, Arbour was emotional. “I’m humbled to have received this award,� she said. “This is where I grew up and I just feel so blessed to live in this community.

I hope to continue to do things that make me worthy of this award.�

Next up was the category for outstanding employee. This is a relatively new category at the gala, but Guthrie says they have received many nominations for it.

In the end, Diana Boal, who has been working for The White Lilly in Almonte’s Heritage Court since it opened almost three years ago, earned the award. “I can tell you that any job I do has always been fun,� she said as she accepted her award, “and it’s no different at The White Lilly.�

After more mingling and more noshing, it was time to give out the remaining two awards.

Mayor John Levi and Tiffany MacLaren, the community economic and cultural co-ordinator for the town, presented the award for community involvement. “This year has been a very busy year for the Mississippi Mills community,� MacLaren said. “And we’ve got lots of nominations, too.�

Kris and Rob Riendeau, founders and editors of theHumm were awarded

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On Thursday, Nov. 28, the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce held their annual Business Awards Gala to recognize local community members who have made contributions to the town’s business scene. Above, Rob, left, and Kris Riendeau, founders and editors of the popular arts newspaper, theHumm, accepted the award for community involvement. Above right, Emily Arbour, owner of Mill Street’s Hello Yellow and one of the minds behind Small Town Thinking, took home the award for creativity and innovation. the prize in this category.

For the past 15 years, the pair have been running the town’s arts newspaper and are involved in many other groups and organizations, such as Rob’s infamous passion for posing for the Nudes of Mississippi Nudes calendar. “We couldn’t do it if there weren’t other people doing wonderful things in the community,� said Kris. “It is such an honour

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and a shop. It’s been quite a journey.�

Guthrie took the stage one last time after all of the awards had been given out to thank the guests for coming. “It’s been great to see you all here and to watch the recipients come up to accept their awards,� she said. “But overall, it’s just been great to celebrate all of you, who make Mississippi Mills so great.�

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By KELLY KENT Dressed to the nines in the mood-lit auditorium of Almonte Old Town Hall the night of Thursday, Nov. 28, Mississippi Mills’ biggest movers and shakers had the chance to celebrate the people who make the town the great place at the 2013 Business Awards Gala.

Put on annually by the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce, the Business Awards Gala is a time to recognize all of the community members and business owners who have dedicated their time to improving their town.

It is a night filled with food, laughter and a sense of community spirit. “Tonight is not so much about the people who actually take home the awards,� said Chamber executive director Nicole Guthrie. “It’s more about acknowledging and thanking all of the nominees who have done something to deserve recognition.�

Every year, the Chamber hosts the Business Awards Gala to acknowledge recipients of four award categories: creativity and innovation; outstanding employee; community involvement and economic contribution.

Locals have the chance to nominate businesses or individuals in each category.

Afterwards, a panel of volunteers choose the winning recipient, who then gets to accept the award at the gala. “We’re very quick to tell people when we don’t like something,� Guthrie said at the gala, “but we rarely tell someone when we do like something.

That’s one of the things that makes this event so great.�

At this year’s sixth annual gala, dozens of the community’s wellknown faces gathered to celebrate each other’s achievements, of course, the food and wine were another attraction.

Most of the night was designated time to “mingle and nosh,� or so it said on the itinerary. Guests were encouraged to mill around to each of the four food vendors before taking their seats.

Many of the town’s well-known fine-dining establishments prepared food for the evening: CafÊ Postino, Foodies, The Heirloom CafÊ and Trisha’s Dish were serving aromatic morsels of appetizers including braised short ribs and pumpkin-spiced whoopee pies. Drinks were provided for purchase by

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NORTH GRENVILLE/MERRICKVILLE BUSINESS NEWS

Kemptville Insurance opens office at Creekside Mall Kemptville Insurance, (Kemptville Insurance Brokers Ltd.) celebrated its new office in Kemptville with a ribbon cutting that took place on Saturday, Nov. 30. The new office is located at the Creekside Mall at 2868 County Road 43.

The office will be staffed by Sandy Carré and Kristen Ha, both are account executives. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the North Grenville Chamber of Commerce.

The parent company for Kemptville Insurance is Trigon Insurance. Trigon has been operating in Ottawa and in the surrounding area since 1980.

The new addition to the business scene in North Grenville is ready to offer all of their insurance services to the community. They offer all kinds of general insurance concentrating on property and casualty insurance.

“We are very excited to be here,” said Sandy Carr. She explained that members from Ottawa had been out to Kemptville several times to golf at eQuinelle and were impressed with the area.

“We want to have local relationships,” said Carré, adding “We really want to be involved in the community.”

A good example of that is the company’s carrying of a banner in this year’s Santa Claus parade.

There is a great deal Kemptville Insurance can do. They deal with 30 to 40 different insurance companies, offering their clients the best in service and a wide range of options to choose from. Customer service is something the staff at Kemptville Insurance are proud of. “We are not a 1-800 number,” explained Carré.

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Pictured: (left to right) Chamber Director Gerald Tallman, Tallman Truck Centre, Councillor Tim Sutton, Chamber Board Chair Mark Thornton, Bell Aliant, Mayor Dave Gordon, Sandy Carre, Accounts Executive, Kemptville Insurance Brokers Ltd., Kristen Ha, Customer Service Representative, was on hand for he ribbon-cutting them all the best.” ceremony. “This has been a good year The president of Trigon Insurance, for small business in our community,” Joe Ha was happy with his company’s he said. The mayor said he was thrilled decision to come to Kemptville. “We that Trigon Insurance had decided to had been looking to expanding to locate one of heir offices in Kemptville. Kemptville for some time,” said Ha. “This is wonderful,” he said. “I wish “I have a great deal of confidence in

Kemptville Insurance Brokers Ltd. Staff, Trish Nesrallah, VP of Operations, Kemptville Insurance Brokers Ltd., Joseph Ha, President, Kemptville Insurance Brokers Ltd. and Councillor Barb Tobin. this are,” he added. He believes that Kemptville will eventually become a mayor hub for business in the area.

Ha believes that a business should be a part of the community it is located in. “If you are doing business in the community you have to be involved,”

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North Grenville man wins first Thake award

By CONAN de VRIES Business and political leaders from throughout the United Counties got together at the fifth annual Leeds-Grenville Economic Development Summit in Kemptville last month, and at the end of the conference, they helped honour the winners of this year’s Bill Thake Memorial Award for Economic Development Leadership.

Thake died on June 23 of this year after a distinguished and record-setting career in municipal politics.

“He is dearly missed by all of us,” said Ron Holman, mayor of the Township of Rideau Lakes and warden of the United Counties, who introduced all the nominees for the Bill Thake award and announced the winners.

The first nominee was Jim Bonfield, from the Village of Merrickville-Wolford, who was recognized for being the driving force behind the Merrickville Car Show. In its 14th year, the ‘Cruise and Shop’ car show draws more than 6,000 people to the village every summer and features more than 1,300 antique and custom vehicles.

Also nominated was Anne Cox, owner of Maplehurst Manor in the Township of Augusta.

By investing considerable time, creativity and money into the renovation of a 1927 Victorianstyle mansion overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Maitland, Cox has created a unique venue, ideal for weddings, receptions and other gatherings requiring a bit of flair and a touch of class.

The Township of Edwardsburgh-Cardinal nominated Alicia Wanless-Berk for her extensive work on the region’s War of 1812 celebrations. The creative director of Crowder House Inc., a niche marketing and boutique promotions company, Wanless-Berk spearheaded and coordinated all the local festivities marking the War’s bicentennial.

Alison Wilson, from the Township of Front of Yonge, was nominated for launching the Mallorytown Country Market, a fastgrowing showcase for local artists, farmers and craftspeople.

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Don Ross and Don Munz were also nominated, the former by the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands and the latter by the Municipality of North Grenville. They were named co-winners of this year’s Bill Thake award.

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Munz won for his work illustrating in pen and ink an ambitious vision for the revitalization of old town Kemptville. The retired commercial illustrator and now full-time fine artist produced numerous works of art depicting what the old town could look like with a little investment and enthusiasm. With his works, he was able to sell residents, politicians and investors on a plan to renovate and restore downtown Kemptville.

“When I first found out I was nominated, it knocked me out,” he said.

All those up for the award were presented with certificates to mark the honour of being nominated.

The winners were also presented beautiful etchedglass statuettes. Making the presentations all the more meaningful was that they were made by the widow of the award’s namesake, Marlene Thake.

Neither of the winners was expecting to hear his name called out.

“It was an out-and-out surprise,” said Ross.

Munz, too, didn’t think he’d win.

“It blew me away.”

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By DOREEN BARNES Seven Career Services students came together with their teachers and employers on Friday, Nov. 8, at C.J.’s Banquet Hall to celebrate the success of the Summerwork$ pilot project.

“Career Services created a pilot project where we subsidized wages for four students to have summer employment for an eight week period in the summer,” said Career Services employment developer Ryan Billing. “We expanded to eight students in total after the interview process, as we recognized the quality of the candidates. These students were really committed to the program.”

This project was designed for students with disabilities or barriers.

“This program would not have taken off without the schools, Brockville Collegiate Institute, Thousand Islands Secondary School and St. Mary Catholic High School being involved,” indicated Billing. “I remember going in January to pitch the concept and they really embraced it (program) and they took the time to work with us so the best matches were made.”

As well, Billings thanked the employers for opening their doors to this pilot project.

Students applied, were pre-screened and interviews were conducted.

Each student was given techniques for resume development, WHMIS and safety training for the workplace, along with training and job coaching; all towards securing a job and earning a wage.

“There were opportunities for students to receive educational co-operative credits,” said Billing. “Two of the students in the program met (the criteria) and this counts towards their diploma.”

Career Services staff, teachers and employers worked together with students to address their strengths and weaknesses with continued encouragement and personal job development.

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Career Services pilot program Summerwork$ provided eight-weeks work for the following students, left to right, Tristan Paterson, Stephen Samson, Adam Countryman, Kelsey Cooney, Sandi Mercier, Greg Hill and Brittany Stanford. Missing from the photo is Melissa Turner. dents and a potential for employment when the program ended.

From this number, the employers selected as a match to the Summerwork$ students’ skills were Canadian Tire, Shoppers Drug Mart, Kampus Kids, Career Services and the City of Brockville.

The hours worked were from 20 hours a week to 40 hours a week with the wage being fully subsidized at $10.25 per hour.

These eight students worked about 1,500 hours during those weeks.

At the conclusion of the pilot project, two students were hired on a part-time basis by the employers and another student’s position is being finalized.

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there is a really ambitious vision taken notice of Higgs’ talent, of what she wants to provide for as the teenager was recently the community,” he said. nominated to the National Development Team.

Keeper of the Gates The biggest award of the The prestigious Keeper of the night was handed out last.

Gates and Keeper of the Islands Joe Pal, owner of the Ivy Lea awards went to Brian Brooks Club and the Golden Apple, was and Kim Lunman respectively. named Citizen of the Year. The The former was acknowledged Toronto-based businessman and for his work with the Gananoque long-time summer resident of Curling Club and the Gananoque Gananoque has invested a great Lions. He was quick to point out deal of time and money into his that he is little different from all businesses and has demonstrated the other volunteers nominated tremendous vision and for the various awards. leadership in his commitment “We do it to make Gananoque to making the community a a better place,” said Brooks. better and more vibrant place.

“This is our hometown.”

The Queen’s University grad Kim Lunman is an also gives generously to the accomplished journalist, Kingston General Hospital and having written and reported to St. Michael’s Hospital in for the National Post, Globe Toronto. and Mail, Calgary Herald and Pal was not present at the the Reader’s Digest. She is the awards ceremony but the honour owner and publisher of Island was accepted on his behalf.

Life Magazine, an annual glossy MPP Steve Clark was there, magazine that explores the though, and he remarked charm and appeal of the 1000 on just how robust the local Islands lifestyle. business environment is in “I’m really honoured,” said the Gananoque area and how Lunman. “Getting this award individual businesspeople are to means so much to me.” be credited for their contribution The Junior Achievement to the vitality and vibrancy of Award went to up-and-coming the region. paddler Isiah Higgs, a member of the Gananoque Canoe “We do have some wonderful Club, who recently won a gold men and women and wonderful medal in the 200 m sprint at businesses that give their heart the National Championships in and soul to make the community Montreal. Team Canada has also what it is,” said Clark.

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By CONAN de VRIES Some of the most dedicated residents and businesses in and around the Town of Gananoque were honoured for their commitment to the community at an awards celebration last week.

“We have so many wonderful business people and entrepreneurs in this part of Leeds-Grenville,” said MP Gord Brown.

Seven awards were handed out to those who have made a marked contribution to the 1000 Islands region and the Town of Gananoque during the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce awards celebration event.

Rockport Cruises, a big draw for visitors to the region, took home the Business and Industry Award in recognition of its sterling reputation as a worldclass leader in tourism.

The Hal McCarney Tourism and Hospitality Award was presented to the radio station myFM 99.9.

The Entrepreneur of the Year was Heather Howard, owner of Fox Run Retirement Residence. The award was presented by Craig Betts, of the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, who called Fox Run a “real asset to the community.”

“What (Heather) has done

and getting a pay cheque,” indicated Billing.

“There’s a lot more to a job than that. It’s about relationships, skills, growth and the list can go on and on. With a job like this, you realize the value of how the job pertains to all areas of life.”

By all accounts the Summerwork$ program was a success.

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By CONAN de VRIES The South Grenville Chamber of Commerce handed out some prestigious hardware at its annual awards banquet recently.

Members and guests of the newly renamed Chamber, formerly the Prescott and District Chamber of Commerce, got together at the Cardinal Legion on Nov. 20 to honour those who have contributed significantly to the betterment of the community.

Before the awards were handed out, though, the crowd was treated to a keynote address by Robert Caldwell, a former Prescott resident who now resides and works in New Hampshire.

He spoke about growing up in a small town, the importance of education and the benefits of philanthropy.

After that, Edwardsburgh-Cardinal councillor Pat Sayeau, along with Angela Thompson, the Chamber’s tourism promotion coordinator, provided an update on ongoing efforts to boost tourism in South Grenville.

Thompson screened a new promotional video, one which she herself produced, featuring all the sights, attractions and businesses that it is hoped will draw

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Jerome Taylor, owner of Canadian Tire in Prescott, is presented the Mike Boyles Memorial Corporate Service Award by Heather Lawless at the annual awards banquet held recently by the South Grenville Chamber of Commerce. travellers and shoppers from throughout the region into Augusta, EdwardsburghCardinal and Prescott.

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“Tourism is one thing that can bring the Chamber and the municipalities together in one common cause,” said Sayeau.

Then the awards were announced, beginning with the Mike Boyles Memorial Corporate Service Award, which is given to a business that has made a significant investment in its operations and which contributes considerably to the business community.

This year, the Mike Boyles award went to the Canadian Tire in Prescott.

The store recently completed a major expansion, increasing its inventory to 30,000 products, and upgraded the building, all in an effort to give customers an enhanced shopping experience. This past year, the Prescott store finished in the top 10 with respect to percentage increase in sales among all Canadian Tire stores in the country.

The Prescott store also contributes generously to minor sports and youth causes through Canadian Tire’s Jump Start program.

Owner Jerome Taylor accepted the award and was quick to attribute some of his store’s success to the winning environment for business in the

community.

“It’s a great time to be in business in South Grenville,” he said.

The Artistic and Cultural Award was presented to PKC Musicals, a program begun three years ago in Prescott

by Lynda Joanisse. Free of charge, it provides children, many of whom might not otherwise have a chance to participate in such a program, the opportunity to learn how to sing and to act and to perform on stage in a kids choir.

“I thank you for this award. I really do treasure it,” said Joanisse. “It was an honour and a surprise to be nominated.”

Next up was the Reverend Gerry Ring Memorial Community Service Award. This year, the honour was given to 17-year-old Prescott resident Bailey Whitehouse. A couple years ago, the high school student started to collect the 40 hours of volunteer work required to graduate—and then kept on going. She has now amassed over 1,500 volunteer hours. Most of her work has been done through the Prescott Legion, the Girl Guides and Air Cadets. Whitehouse has also earned bronze, silver and gold medals in the Duke of Edinburgh

program and has been awarded a Queen’s Jubilee medal.

“This award is very special to me,” she said. “It’s a wonderful feeling to know you have so much support in the community.”

The final award of the evening was the Connie Dickey Memorial Youth Award. Forty years ago, Judith and Geoffrey Caldwell sponsored this award in memory of Dickey, a first-year university student who was murdered in Toronto in 1972. Geoffrey passed away in 2010, but his wife Judith was in attendance and watched her children, Robert and Kathryn, present the award to 17-year-old Alison Purcell of Throoptown.

Purcell founded the OSAID chapter at St. Mary’s high school, belongs to the Optimist Club, volunteers regularly with the Spencerville Mill, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Spencerville, St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in North Augusta, and helps out every year at the St. Lawrence Shakespeare Festival and Spencerville’s A Country Christmas Remembered.

“This is an absolute honour,” she said. “I’m beyond humbled.”

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